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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

Commission File Number      000-22787      

FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NORTH CAROLINA
 
56-2028446
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification Number)
6114 U.S. 301 SOUTH, FOUR OAKS, NC  27524
(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)
 
(919) 963-2177
(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. xYES   oNO

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files) xYES   oNO

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
Large accelerated filer  o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer    o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  
Smaller reporting company x
 
Emerging growth company  o
                                                                                                                                                                                                             
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock,
6,761,463
par value $1.00 per share  
(Number of shares outstanding
(Title of Class)
May 8, 2017)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
(Unaudited)
 
(*)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
20,218

 
$
23,940

Interest-earning deposits
23,874

 
8,623

Cash and cash equivalents
44,092

 
32,563

Certificates of deposits held for investment
15,925

 
18,125

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value
63,241

 
58,141

Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
47,981

 
51,205

Total investment securities
111,222

 
109,346

Loans held for sale
286

 
206

Loans
512,958

 
507,004

Allowance for loan losses
(9,620
)
 
(9,647
)
Net loans
503,338

 
497,357

Accrued interest receivable
1,753

 
1,598

Bank premises and equipment held for sale
2,369

 
2,373

Bank premises and equipment, net
9,721

 
9,844

FHLB stock
4,046

 
3,596

Investment in life insurance
20,085

 
19,987

Foreclosed assets
1,533

 
1,682

Deferred tax assets, net
17,553

 
18,201

Other assets
4,739

 
5,005

TOTAL ASSETS
$
736,662

 
$
719,883

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 

 
 

Deposits:
 

 
 

Noninterest-bearing demand
$
160,331

 
$
151,860

Money market, NOW accounts and savings accounts
208,244

 
200,386

Time deposits, $250,000 and over
30,234

 
29,767

Other time deposits
161,163

 
171,518

Total deposits
559,972

 
553,531

Borrowings
80,000

 
70,000

Subordinated debentures
12,372

 
12,372

Subordinated promissory notes
11,500

 
11,500

Accrued interest payable
405

 
384

Other liabilities
2,871

 
4,091

TOTAL LIABILITIES
667,120

 
651,878

Commitments and Contingencies (Note F)


 


Shareholders’ equity:
 

 
 

Common stock, $1.00 par value, 16,000,000 shares authorized; 6,760,964 and 6,757,047 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively(1)
6,761

 
6,757

Additional paid-in capital
59,221

 
58,976

Retained earnings
3,475

 
2,287

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
85

 
(15
)
Total shareholders' equity
69,542

 
68,005

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
736,662

 
$
719,883

(1) Common stock shares authorized, issued and outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the one for five reserve stock split that occurred on March 8 2017.
 
(*)  Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Interest and dividend income:
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
$
6,761

 
$
6,089

Taxable investments
639

 
840

Tax-exempt investments
3

 

Dividends and other investments
91

 
81

Interest-earning deposits
112

 
109

Total interest and dividend income
7,606

 
7,119

Interest expense:
 

 
 

Deposits
540

 
601

Borrowings
376

 
378

Subordinated debentures
73

 
59

Subordinated promissory notes
180

 
182

Total interest expense
1,169

 
1,220

Net interest income
6,437

 
5,899

Provision for loan losses

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
6,437

 
5,899

Non-interest income:
 

 
 

Service charges on deposit accounts
368

 
357

Other service charges, commissions and fees
795

 
751

Income from investment in life insurance
98

 
43

Other non-interest income
63

 
18

Total non-interest income
1,324

 
1,169

Non-interest expense:
 

 
 

Salaries
2,657

 
2,593

Employee benefits
675

 
629

Occupancy expenses
310

 
336

Equipment expenses
122

 
148

Professional and consulting fees
570

 
540

FDIC assessments
87

 
128

Foreclosed asset-related costs, net
19

 
99

Collection expenses
28

 
59

Other operating expenses
1,452

 
1,242

Total non-interest expense
5,920

 
5,774

Income before income taxes
1,841

 
1,294

Income tax expense
653

 
463

Net income
$
1,188

 
$
831

 
 
 
 
Basic net income per common share(1)
$
0.18

 
$
0.13

Diluted net income per common share(1)
$
0.18

 
$
0.13

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic
6,504,789

 
6,454,695

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted
6,637,182

 
6,504,491

(1) Weighted average common shares outstanding used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share were adjusted to reflect the one for five reverse stock split that occurred on March 8, 2017.

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

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
$
1,188

 
$
831

 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income:
 

 
 

Securities available-for-sale:
 

 
 

Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities
166

 
1,549

Tax effect
(60
)
 
(568
)
Amortization of unrealized losses on investment securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity
(9
)
 
(11
)
Tax effect
3

 
4

Total other comprehensive income
100

 
974

 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
1,288

 
$
1,805

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



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 FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Common stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 
Total
shareholders'
equity
 
Shares(1)
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2015
6,719,162

 
$
6,719

 
$
58,543

 
$
(4,571
)
 
$
(285
)
 
$
60,406

Net income

 

 

 
831

 

 
831

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
974

 
974

Stock based compensation

 

 
77

 

 

 
77

Issuance of common stock
3,679

 
4

 
22

 

 

 
26

Excess income tax benefit

 

 
1

 
 
 
 
 
1

Issuance of restricted stock
26,000

 
26

 
(26
)
 

 

 

Forfeiture of restricted stock
(8,500
)
 
(9
)
 
9

 

 

 

Stock withheld for payment of taxes
(7,498
)
 
(7
)
 
(64
)
 

 

 
(71
)
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2016
6,732,843

 
$
6,733

 
$
58,562

 
$
(3,740
)
 
$
689

 
$
62,244

(1) Common stock shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the one for five reserve stock split that occurred on March 8, 2017.

 
Common stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 
Total
shareholders'
equity
 
Shares(1)
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016
6,757,047

 
$
6,757

 
$
58,976

 
$
2,287

 
$
(15
)
 
$
68,005

Net income

 

 

 
1,188

 

 
1,188

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
100

 
100

Stock based compensation

 

 
150

 

 

 
150

Issuance of common stock
12,717

 
13

 
66

 

 

 
79

Excess income tax benefit

 

 
20

 

 

 
20

Vesting of restricted stock
(2,000
)
 
(2
)
 
2

 

 

 

Forfeiture of restricted stock
(6,800
)
 
(7
)
 
7

 

 

 

BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2017
6,760,964

 
$
6,761

 
$
59,221

 
$
3,475

 
$
85

 
$
69,542

(1) Common stock shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the one for five reserve stock split that occurred on March 8, 2017.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,188

 
$
831

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Deferred income tax expense
591

 
424

Provision for depreciation and amortization
167

 
162

Net amortization of bond premiums and discounts
208

 
216

Stock based compensation
150

 
77

Excess tax benefits from stock options
20

 
1

Gain on sale of foreclosed assets, net
(5
)
 
(5
)
Valuation adjustment on foreclosed assets

 
12

Earnings on investment in bank-owned life insurance
(98
)
 
(43
)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale
(77
)
 
(100
)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale
(3,416
)
 
(4,141
)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
3,413

 
4,656

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Other assets
266

 
(207
)
Accrued interest receivable
(155
)
 
37

Other liabilities
(1,220
)
 
(557
)
Accrued interest payable
21

 
2

Net cash provided by operating activities
1,053

 
1,365

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from maturities and calls of investment securities held-to-maturity
155

 
100

Proceeds from paydowns of investment securities available-for-sale
2,670

 
1,280

Proceeds from paydowns of investment securities held-to-maturity
2,951

 
2,905

Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
(7,703
)
 

Redemption of certificates of deposits held for investment
2,200

 
980

Purchases of FHLB stock
(450
)
 
(308
)
Net increase in loans outstanding
(5,981
)
 
(18,925
)
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
(40
)
 
(224
)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets
154

 
134

Net cash used in investing activities
(6,044
)
 
(14,058
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Net proceeds from borrowings
10,000

 
10,000

Net increase in deposit accounts
6,441

 
19,044

Proceeds from issuance of common stock
79

 
26

Shares withheld for payment of taxes

 
(71
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
16,520

 
28,999

 
 
 
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
11,529

 
16,306

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
32,563

 
26,755

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
44,092

 
$
43,061







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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid on deposits and borrowings
$
1,148

 
$
1,218

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities:
 

 
 

Unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-sale
$
166

 
$
1,549

Amortization of net losses on investment securities transferred to held-to-maturity
(9
)
 
(11
)
Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets

 
863

Transfer from premises and equipment to premises and equipment held for sale
2,369

 


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


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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 

NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The organization and business of Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc., a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina (the "Company"), accounting policies followed by the Company, and other information are contained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with such Annual Report.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In management’s opinion, the financial information contained in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and transactions of the Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank").  Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.

Certain amounts previously presented in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current classifications. All such reclassifications had no impact on the prior periods' Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income, or Shareholders' Equity as previously reported.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities, which shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium to the earliest call date instead of to the maturity date. This update does not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. ASU 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 31, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This update amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 was effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company adopted this guidance during the first quarter of 2017 and the adoption did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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

From time to time the FASB issues exposure drafts for proposed statements of financial accounting standards. Such exposure drafts are subject to comment from the public, to revisions by the FASB and to final issuance by the FASB as statements of financial accounting standards. Management considers the effect of the proposed statements on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and monitors the status of changes to and proposed effective dates of exposure drafts.



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NOTE B - NET INCOME PER SHARE
 
Basic net income per share represents earnings credited to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.  Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards.

Basic and diluted net income per common share are computed based upon net income as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding or assumed to be outstanding. All share and per common share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split (as defined below). Refer to Note J - Reverse Stock Split for additional information.

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share (amounts in thousands, except share data). 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Net income available to common shareholders
$
1,188

 
$
831

 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares - basic
6,504,789

 
6,454,695

Effect of dilutive stock options
6,400

 
7,005

Effect of dilutive restricted stock awards
125,993

 
42,791

Weighted average number of common shares - dilutive
6,637,182

 
6,504,491

 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.18

 
$
0.13

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.18

 
$
0.13

Potential shares: anti-dilutive awards
2,461

 
2,461




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NOTE C – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and fair values of securities available-for-sale and securities held-to-maturity as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 
March 31, 2017
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
19,843

 
$
466

 
$
108

 
$
20,201

Tax exempt municipal securities
532

 

 

 
532

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
10,145

 
38

 
59

 
10,124

FNMA & FHLMC
31,648

 

 
264

 
31,384

Other debt securities
1,000

 

 

 
1,000

Total
$
63,168

 
$
504

 
$
431

 
$
63,241


 
March 31, 2017
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
3,213

 
$
27

 
$
1

 
$
3,239

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
43,076

 
384

 
163

 
43,297

FNMA
1,692

 
17

 

 
1,709

Total
$
47,981

 
$
428

 
$
164

 
$
48,245


 
December 31, 2016
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
19,846

 
$
350

 
$
147

 
$
20,049

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
11,704

 
44

 
68

 
11,680

FNMA & FHLMC
25,684

 

 
272

 
25,412

Other debt securities
1,000

 

 

 
1,000

Total
$
58,234

 
$
394

 
$
487

 
$
58,141


 
December 31, 2016
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
3,380

 
$
9

 
$
3

 
$
3,386

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  GNMA
45,968

 
407

 
187

 
46,188

  FNMA
1,857

 
21

 

 
1,878

Total
$
51,205

 
$
437

 
$
190

 
$
51,452


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The following tables show gross unrealized losses and fair values of investment securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Available-for-Sale:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities
7

 
$
6,673

 
$
108

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
6,673

 
$
108

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
3

 
7,309

 
59

 

 

 

 
7,309

 
59

FNMA & FHLMC
13

 
31,384

 
264

 

 

 

 
31,384

 
264

Total temporarily impaired securities
23

 
$
45,366

 
$
431

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
45,366

 
$
431

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities
2

 
$
705

 
$
1

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
705

 
$
1

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
15

 
18,172

 
163

 

 

 

 
18,172

 
163

Total temporarily impaired securities
17

 
$
18,877

 
$
164

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
18,877

 
$
164

 
December 31, 2016
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Available-for-Sale:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities
9

 
$
9,988

 
$
147

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,988

 
$
147

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
3

 
8,842

 
68

 

 

 

 
8,842

 
68

FNMA & FHLMC
11

 
25,412

 
272

 

 

 

 
25,412

 
272

Total temporarily impaired securities
23

 
$
44,242

 
$
487

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
44,242

 
$
487

 
December 31, 2016
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities
1

 
$
525

 
$
3

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
525

 
$
3

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
16

 
21,074

 
187

 

 

 

 
21,074

 
187

Total temporarily impaired securities
17

 
$
21,599

 
$
190

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
21,599

 
$
190



-12-


Management evaluates each quarter whether unrealized losses on securities represent impairment that is other than temporary. For debt securities, the Company considers its intent to sell the securities or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities.  If such impairment is identified, based upon the intent to sell or the more likely than not threshold, the carrying amount of the security is reduced to fair value with a charge to earnings. Upon the result of the aforementioned review, management then reviews for potential other than temporary impairment based upon other qualitative factors.  In making this evaluation, management considers changes in market rates relative to those available when the security was acquired, changes in market expectations about the timing of cash flows from securities that can be prepaid, performance of the debt security, and changes in the market's perception of the issuer's financial health and the security's credit quality.  If it is determined that a debt security has incurred other than temporary impairment, then the amount of the credit related impairment is determined.  If a credit loss is evident, the amount of the credit loss is charged to earnings and the non-credit related impairment is recognized through other comprehensive income.

The unrealized gains and losses on securities at March 31, 2017 resulted from changing market interest rates compared to the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased. The investment portfolio included 18 of 54 Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"), 13 of 16 Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") MBS, and 9 of 32 taxable municipal securities that contained net unrealized losses at March 31, 2017. Management identified no impairment related to credit quality. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company does not intend to sell and it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell these securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis. As a result, no other than temporary impairment losses were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2017.


-13-


The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at March 31, 2017 by expected maturities are shown on the following table (amounts in thousands). 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.
 
March 31, 2017
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
Taxable municipal securities:
 
 
 
Due after ten years
$
19,843

 
$
20,201

Total taxable municipal securities
19,843

 
20,201

 
 
 
 
Tax exempt municipal securities:
 
 
 
Due after ten years
532

 
532

Total tax exempt municipal securities
532

 
532

 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA & FHLMC:
 
 
 
Due after ten years
41,793

 
41,508

Total mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA & FHLMC
41,793

 
41,508

 
 
 
 
Other debt securities:
 
 
 
Due after five years through ten years
1,000

 
1,000

Total other debt securities
1,000

 
1,000

 
 
 
 
Total available-for-sale securities
$
63,168

 
$
63,241

 
 
 
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
 
 
 
Taxable municipal securities:
 
 
 
Due after one year through five years
$
2,690

 
$
2,704

Due after five years through ten years
523

 
535

Total taxable municipal securities
3,213

 
3,239

 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA:
 
 
 
Due after one year through five years
512

 
517

Due after five years through ten years
8,726

 
8,897

Due after ten years
35,530

 
35,592

Total mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA
44,768

 
45,006

 
 
 
 
Total held-to-maturity securities
$
47,981

 
$
48,245


Securities with a carrying value of approximately $35.7 million and $28.4 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, borrowing lines, and for other purposes required or permitted by law. There were no sales of securities available-for-sale for the three months ended March 31, 2017 or March 31, 2016.




-14-


NOTE D – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Company has adopted comprehensive lending policies, underwriting standards and loan review procedures, which are reviewed on a regular basis. Each class of loans is subject to risks that could have an adverse impact on the credit quality of the loan portfolio. Loans are primarily made in the Company's market area in North Carolina, principally Johnston, Wake, Harnett, and Duplin counties. There have been no significant changes to the loan class definitions outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
The classification of loan segments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Commercial and industrial
$
21,319

 
$
21,742

Commercial construction and land development
47,314

 
46,114

Commercial real estate
258,054

 
253,086

Residential construction
46,342

 
42,660

Residential mortgage
129,560

 
132,971

Consumer
7,023

 
6,896

Consumer credit cards
1,975

 
2,114

Business credit cards
1,202

 
1,235

Other
499

 
502

Gross loans
513,288

 
507,320

Less:
 

 
 

Net deferred loan fees
(330
)
 
(316
)
Net loans before allowance
512,958

 
507,004

Allowance for loan losses
(9,620
)
 
(9,647
)
Total net loans
$
503,338

 
$
497,357

 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
286

 
$
206




-15-


Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
 
The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of an amount adequate to provide for known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio in the normal course of business.  Management evaluates the adequacy of this allowance on at least a quarterly basis, which includes a review of loans both specifically and collectively evaluated for impairment.

The following tables are an analysis of the allowance for loan losses by loan segment as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
















 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2017
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
58

 
$
4,915

 
$
3,198

 
$
258

 
$
1,078

 
$
98

 
$
42

 
$
9,647

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(9
)
 
56

 
(117
)
 
43

 
(69
)
 
104

 
(8
)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(15
)
 

 

 

 
(23
)
 
(54
)
 

 
(92
)
Recoveries
16

 
18

 
1

 

 
11

 
18

 
1

 
65

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
1

 
18

 
1

 

 
(12
)
 
(36
)
 
1

 
(27
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
50

 
$
4,989

 
$
3,082

 
$
301

 
$
997

 
$
166

 
$
35

 
$
9,620

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
490

 
$
472

 
$

 
$
39

 
$
76

 
$

 
$
1,077

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
50

 
$
4,499

 
$
2,610

 
$
301

 
$
958

 
$
90

 
$
35

 
$
8,543

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
22,521

 
$
47,314

 
$
258,054

 
$
46,342

 
$
129,560

 
$
8,998

 
$
499

 
$
513,288

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
46

 
$
627

 
$
2,826

 
$

 
$
1,695

 
$
76

 
$

 
$
5,270

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
22,475

 
$
46,687

 
$
255,228

 
$
46,342

 
$
127,865

 
$
8,922

 
$
499

 
$
508,018

(1) At March 31, 2017, there were $214,000 in impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $20,000 in reserves established.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

-16-


 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
221

 
$
5,470

 
$
2,268

 
$
305

 
$
1,191

 
$
113

 
$
48

 
$
9,616

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
28

 
(441
)
 
545

 
(34
)
 
(99
)
 
(3
)
 
4

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(24
)
 

 
(565
)
 

 

 
(41
)
 

 
(630
)
Recoveries
27

 
11

 
2

 
21

 
10

 
26

 
1

 
98

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
3

 
11

 
(563
)
 
21

 
10

 
(15
)
 
1

 
(532
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
252

 
$
5,040

 
$
2,250

 
$
292

 
$
1,102

 
$
95

 
$
53

 
$
9,084

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
2

 
$
649

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
651

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
250

 
$
4,391

 
$
2,250

 
$
292

 
$
1,102

 
$
95

 
$
53

 
$
8,433

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
25,980

 
$
50,970

 
$
218,594

 
$
40,342

 
$
131,338

 
$
8,374

 
$
987

 
$
476,585

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
78

 
$
1,421

 
$
1,775

 
$
261

 
$
1,262

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,797

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
25,902

 
$
49,549

 
$
216,819

 
$
40,081

 
$
130,076

 
$
8,374

 
$
987

 
$
471,788

(1) At March 31, 2016, there were $302,000 impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $43,000 in reserves established.

 
Twelve Months Ended
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
221

 
$
5,470

 
$
2,268

 
$
305

 
$
1,191

 
$
113

 
$
48

 
$
9,616

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(187
)
 
(1,114
)
 
1,474

 
(68
)
 
(138
)
 
33

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(73
)
 
(229
)
 
(565
)
 

 
(45
)
 
(161
)
 
(9
)
 
(1,082
)
Recoveries
97

 
788

 
21

 
21

 
70

 
113

 
3

 
1,113

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
24

 
559

 
(544
)
 
21

 
25

 
(48
)
 
(6
)
 
31

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
58

 
$
4,915

 
$
3,198

 
$
258

 
$
1,078

 
$
98

 
$
42

 
$
9,647

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
415

 
$
530

 
$

 
$
39

 
$

 
$

 
$
984

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
58

 
$
4,500

 
$
2,668

 
$
258

 
$
1,039

 
$
98

 
$
42

 
$
8,663

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
22,977

 
$
46,114

 
$
253,086

 
$
42,660

 
$
132,971

 
$
9,010

 
$
502

 
$
507,320

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
24

 
$
652

 
$
2,866

 
$

 
$
1,844

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,386

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
22,953

 
$
45,462

 
$
250,220

 
$
42,660

 
$
131,127

 
$
9,010

 
$
502

 
$
501,934

(1) At December 31, 2016, there were $176,000 in impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $23,000 in reserves established.

-17-


Credit Risk

The Company uses an internal grading system to assign the degree of inherent risk on each individual loan and monitors trends in portfolio quality. The grade is initially assigned by the lending officer or credit administration and reviewed by the loan administration function throughout the life of the loan. There have been no significant changes in credit grade definitions as outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The following tables are an analysis of the creditworthiness by loan class and credit card portfolio exposure as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2017
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
1 - Lowest Risk
$
861

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,455

 
$

 
$
2,316

2 - Strong
1,093

 
1,487

 
5,323

 
553

 
14,838

 
589

 
94

 
23,977

3 - Standard
8,898

 
14,964

 
119,287

 
16,581

 
53,507

 
1,264

 
304

 
214,805

4 - Acceptable
9,426

 
26,542

 
118,621

 
29,208

 
53,735

 
3,582

 
101

 
241,215

5 - Special Mention
985

 
3,542

 
11,457

 

 
5,810

 
55

 

 
21,849

6-8 - Substandard
56

 
779

 
3,366

 

 
1,670

 
78

 

 
5,949

 
$
21,319

 
$
47,314

 
$
258,054

 
$
46,342

 
$
129,560

 
$
7,023

 
$
499

 
$
510,111

 
Consumer - 
Credit Card
 
Business-
Credit Card
Performing
$
1,969

 
$
1,202

Nonperforming
6

 

Total
$
1,975

 
$
1,202

 
 
 
 
Total Loans
 
 
$
513,288


 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
1 - Lowest Risk
$
897

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,321

 
$

 
$
2,218

2 - Strong
915

 
1,524

 
5,439

 
292

 
15,105

 
597

 
97

 
23,969

3 - Standard
9,588

 
13,671

 
116,065

 
12,300

 
56,374

 
1,131

 
311

 
209,440

4 - Acceptable
9,932

 
26,926

 
118,077

 
30,068

 
53,832

 
3,770

 
94

 
242,699

5 - Special Mention
373

 
3,261

 
10,088

 

 
5,804

 
77

 

 
19,603

6-8 - Substandard
37

 
732

 
3,417

 

 
1,856

 

 

 
6,042

 
$
21,742

 
$
46,114

 
$
253,086

 
$
42,660

 
$
132,971

 
$
6,896

 
$
502

 
$
503,971

 
Consumer-
Credit Card
 
Business-
Credit Card
Performing
$
2,095

 
$
1,214

Non Performing
19

 
21

Total
$
2,114

 
$
1,235

 
 
 
 
Total Loans
 
 
$
507,320




-18-


Asset Quality

The following tables are an age analysis of past due loans, including those on nonaccrual by loan class, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2017
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days or More Past Due
 
Nonaccrual
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
Commercial & industrial
$

 
$

 
$
55

 
$
55

 
$
21,264

 
$
21,319

Commercial construction & land development

 

 
739

 
739

 
46,575

 
47,314

Commercial real estate

 

 
2,122

 
2,122

 
255,932

 
258,054

Residential construction

 

 

 

 
46,342

 
46,342

Residential mortgage
61

 

 
1,529

 
1,590

 
127,970

 
129,560

Consumer
14

 

 
78

 
92

 
6,931

 
7,023

Consumer credit cards
26

 
6

 

 
32

 
1,943

 
1,975

Business credit cards
6

 

 

 
6

 
1,196

 
1,202

Other loans

 

 

 

 
499

 
499

Total
$
107

 
$
6

 
$
4,523

 
$
4,636

 
$
508,652

 
$
513,288

 

 
December 31, 2016
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days or More Past Due
 
Nonaccrual
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
Commercial & industrial
$

 
$

 
$
36

 
$
36

 
$
21,706

 
$
21,742

Commercial construction & land development
89

 

 
691

 
780

 
45,334

 
46,114

Commercial real estate
10

 

 
2,153

 
2,163

 
250,923

 
253,086

Residential construction

 

 

 

 
42,660

 
42,660

Residential mortgage
295

 

 
1,444

 
1,739

 
131,232

 
132,971

Consumer
42

 

 

 
42

 
6,854

 
6,896

Consumer credit cards
48

 
19

 

 
67

 
2,047

 
2,114

Business credit cards
9

 
21

 

 
30

 
1,205

 
1,235

Other loans

 

 

 

 
502

 
502

Total
$
493

 
$
40

 
$
4,324

 
$
4,857

 
$
502,463

 
$
507,320


Nonperforming assets

Nonperforming assets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing
$
6

 
$
40

Nonaccrual loans
4,523

 
4,324

Foreclosed assets
1,533

 
1,682

 Total nonperforming assets
$
6,062

 
$
6,046




-19-


Impaired Loans

The following tables illustrate the impaired loans by loan class as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2017
 
As of Date
 
Year to Date
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
45

 
$
45

 
$

 
$
45

 
$

Commercial construction & land development
51

 
59

 

 
51

 

Commercial real estate
1,096

 
1,649

 

 
1,108

 
13

Residential mortgage
1,655

 
1,741

 

 
1,664

 
4

Subtotal:
2,847

 
3,494

 

 
2,868

 
17

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
10

 
10

 
1

 
11

 

Commercial construction & land development
689

 
820

 
500

 
693

 

Commercial real estate
1,730

 
1,745

 
471

 
1,731

 

Residential mortgage
130

 
150

 
48

 
136

 
1

Consumer
78

 
79

 
77

 
79

 

Subtotal:
2,637

 
2,804

 
1,097

 
2,650

 
1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial
3,621

 
4,328

 
972

 
3,639

 
13

Consumer
78

 
79

 
77

 
79

 

Residential
1,785

 
1,891

 
48

 
1,800

 
5

Grand Total
$
5,484

 
$
6,298

 
$
1,097

 
$
5,518

 
$
18



-20-


 
December 31, 2016
 
As of Date
 
Year to Date
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 

Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
18

 
$
19

 
$

 
$
21

 
$

Commercial construction & land development
53

 
60

 

 
58

 

Commercial real estate
1,131

 
1,660

 

 
1,189

 
50

Residential mortgage
1,804

 
1,882

 

 
1,881

 
37

Subtotal:
3,006

 
3,621

 

 
3,149

 
87

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
18

 
18

 
2

 
17

 

Commercial construction & land development
638

 
763

 
420

 
660

 
11

Commercial real estate
1,736

 
1,739

 
529

 
1,741

 
36

Residential mortgage
164

 
208

 
56

 
191

 
13

Subtotal:
2,556

 
2,728

 
1,007

 
2,609

 
60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial
3,594

 
4,259

 
951

 
3,686

 
97

Residential
1,968

 
2,090

 
56

 
2,072

 
50

Grand Total:
$
5,562

 
$
6,349

 
$
1,007

 
$
5,758

 
$
147




-21-


Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loans are classified as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") when, for economic or legal reasons which result in a debtor experiencing financial difficulties, the Bank grants a concession through a modification of the original loan agreement that would not otherwise be considered. Generally concessions are granted as a result of a borrower's inability to meet the contractual repayment obligations of the initial loan terms and in the interest of improving the likelihood of recovery of the loan. We may grant these concessions by a number of means such as (1) forgiving principal or interest, (2) reducing the stated interest rate to a below market rate, (3) deferring principal payments, (4) changing repayment terms from amortizing to interest only, (5) extending the repayment period, or (6) accepting a change in terms based upon a bankruptcy plan. However, the Bank only restructures loans for borrowers that demonstrate the willingness and capacity to repay the loan under reasonable terms and where the Bank has sufficient protection provided by the cash flow of the underlying collateral or business.

The Bank's policy with respect to accrual of interest on loans restructured in a TDR process follows relevant supervisory guidance. If a borrower has demonstrated performance under the previous loan terms and shows capacity to perform under the restructured loan terms, continued accrual of interest at the restructured interest rate is considered and the loan is considered performing. If the borrower does not perform under the restructured terms, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. If the borrower was materially delinquent on payments prior to the restructuring but shows the capacity to meet the restructured loan terms, the loan will likely continue as nonaccrual and nonperforming until such time as continued performance has been demonstrated, which is typically a period of at least six consecutive payments.

The following table provides the total recorded investment in modified as TDRs at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
 
 Accrual
 
 Nonaccrual
 
 Total TDRs
 
 Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Commercial & industrial
 
$

 
$
45

 
$
45

 
$

Commercial real estate
 
704

 
637

 
1,341

 
104

Residential mortgage
 
214

 
256

 
470

 

Total modifications
 
$
918

 
$
938

 
$
1,856

 
$
104

 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 Accrual
 
 Nonaccrual
 
 Total TDRs
 
 Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Commercial & industrial
 
$

 
$
24

 
$
24

 
$
1

Commercial real estate
 
714

 
657

 
1,371

 
155

Residential mortgage
 
474

 
121

 
595

 

Total modifications
 
$
1,188

 
$
802

 
$
1,990

 
$
156



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The table below provides a summary of those loans modified as TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2017 (amounts in thousands). There were no new loans modified as TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2016.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
Three Months Ended
 
Number of loans
 
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Extended payment terms:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & industrial
1

 
$
45

 
$
45

Subtotal
1

 
$
45

 
$
45

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
1

 
$
45

 
$
45


Current Bank policy considers a loan to be in payment default at the time that the loan is placed on nonaccrual. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, there was one TDR loan modified during the previous twelve months that had a payment default (amounts in thousands). For the three months ended March 31, 2016, there were no TDR loans modified during the previous twelve months that had a payment default.
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
Three Months Ended
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
Extended payment terms:
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
1

 
$
256

Subtotal
1

 
$
256

 
 
 
 
Total
1

 
$
256


There have been eight TDRs executed during the previous twelve months, of which four have been paid in full. Additionally, three TDRs totaling $633,000 are paying as agreed in the restructure and one TDR totaling $256,000 was converted to non-accrual. The table below details successes and failures of TDRs that the Bank has entered into during the twelve months ended March 31, 2017 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Paid in full
 
Paying as restructured
 
Converted to nonaccrual
 
Foreclosure/Default
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
(amounts in thousands, except number of loans)
Extended payment terms
3

 
$

 
3

 
$
633

 
1

 
$
256

 

 
$

Other
1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
4

 
$

 
3

 
$
633

 
1

 
$
256

 

 
$


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NOTE E – BORROWINGS

At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, borrowed funds included the following Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances (amounts in thousands):
Origination Date
 
Maturity Date
 
Interest Rate
 
March 31, 2017
February 4, 2008
 
February 5, 2018
 
2.06%
 
Fixed
 
$
10,000

June 5, 2008
 
June 5, 2018
 
2.25%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

June 5, 2008
 
June 5, 2018
 
2.55%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

September 18, 2008
 
September 18, 2018
 
2.71%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

February 10, 2016
 
August 9, 2017
 
0.73%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

April 29, 2016(1)
 
April 29, 2019
 
2.54%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

April 29, 2016(1)
 
April 29, 2019
 
2.62%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

April 29, 2016(1)
 
April 29, 2019
 
2.83%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

May 25, 2016
 
May 25, 2018
 
1.13%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

January 9, 2017
 
July 7, 2017
 
0.76%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

February 2, 2017
 
November 2, 2017
 
0.89%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
80,000

(1) These advances were redeemed and restructured on April 29, 2016 and were originally executed between 2007 and 2008.

Origination Date
 
Maturity
 
Interest Rate
 
December 31, 2016
February 4, 2008
 
February 5, 2018
 
2.06%
 
Fixed
 
$
10,000

June 5, 2008
 
June 5, 2018
 
2.25%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

June 5, 2008
 
June 5, 2018
 
2.55%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

September 18, 2008
 
September 18, 2018
 
2.71%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

February 10, 2016
 
August 9, 2017
 
0.73%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

April 29, 2016(1)
 
April 29, 2019
 
2.54%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

April 29, 2016(1)
 
April 29, 2019
 
2.62%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

April 29, 2016(1)
 
April 29, 2019
 
2.83%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

May 25, 2016
 
May 25, 2018
 
1.13%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
70,000

(1) These advances were redeemed and restructured on April 29, 2016 and were originally executed between 2007 and 2008.

FHLB advances are secured by a floating lien covering the Company's loan portfolio of qualifying mortgage loans, as well as specific bonds in the investment portfolio. At March 31, 2017, the Company had available lines of credit totaling $99.4 million with the FHLB for borrowing dependent on adequate collateralization. The weighted average rates for the above borrowings at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were 1.91% and 2.06%, respectively.

In addition to the above advances, the Company has lines of credit of $37.0 million from various financial institutions to purchase federal funds on a short-term basis. The Company has no federal funds purchases outstanding as of March 31, 2017.

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NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

The following table presents loan commitments at March 31, 2017 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2017
Commitments to extend credit
$
27,635

Undisbursed lines of credit
103,871

Financial stand-by letters of credit
440

Performance stand-by letters of credit
423

Legally binding commitments 
132,369

 
 

Unused credit card lines
16,791

 
 

Total 
$
149,160


Pledged Assets

Certain assets are pledged to secure municipal deposits, borrowings, and borrowing capacity, subject to certain limits, at the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the "FRB"), as well as for other purposes as required or permitted by law. FHLB borrowings are secured by securities and a floating lien covering the Company's loan portfolio of qualifying residential (1-4 units) first mortgage and commercial real estate loans. The following table provides the total market value of pledged assets by asset type at March 31, 2017 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2017
Securities
$
35,877

Loans
98,158


Litigation Proceedings

The Company is a party to certain legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. The Company believes these actions are routine in nature and incidental to the operation of its business. While the outcome of these actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management’s present judgment is that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects. If, however, the Company's assessment of these actions is inaccurate, or there are any significant adverse developments in these actions, its business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be adversely affected.
 


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NOTE G – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Fair Value Measured on a Recurring Basis.  

The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a recurring basis, as described below.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities have historically included equity securities traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange. As of March 31, 2017, there were no Level 1 securities. Level 2 securities include taxable and tax exempt municipalities and mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities. The Company’s mortgage-backed securities were primarily issued by GNMA, FNMA, and FHLMC. As of March 31, 2017, all of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities were agency issued and designated as Level 2 securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include other debt securities in less liquid markets and with no quoted market price.

The following table presents information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
 in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Available-for-Sale Securities:
3/31/2017
 
3/31/2017
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Taxable municipal securities
$
20,201

 
$
20,201

 
$

 
$
20,201

 
$

Tax exempt municipal securities
532

 
532

 

 
532

 

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
10,124

 
10,124

 

 
10,124

 

FNMA & FHLMC
31,384

 
31,384

 

 
31,384

 

Other debt securities
1,000

 
1,000

 

 

 
1,000

Total available-for-sale securities
$
63,241

 
$
63,241

 
$

 
$
62,241

 
$
1,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Available-for-Sale Securities:
12/31/2016
 
12/31/2016
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Taxable municipal securities
$
20,049

 
$
20,049

 
$

 
$
20,049

 
$

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
11,680

 
11,680

 

 
11,680

 

FNMA & FHLMC
25,412

 
25,412

 

 
25,412

 

Other debt securities
1,000

 
1,000

 

 

 
1,000

Total available-for-sale securities
$
58,141

 
$
58,141

 
$

 
$
57,141

 
$
1,000

 


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The following table presents the reconciliation for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 for all Level 3 assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands).
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
Securities Available-for-Sale:
2017
 
2016
Beginning Balance
$
1,000

 
$
500

Total realized and unrealized gains or (losses):
 
 
 
Included in earnings

 

Included in other comprehensive income

 

Purchases, issuances and settlements

 

Ending Balance
$
1,000

 
$
500


Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis.  

The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, as described below.

Loans Held for Sale
Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, the Company classifies loans held for sale as a Level 2 valuation.

Impaired Loans
The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, when a loan is considered impaired, it is evaluated for impairment and written down to its estimated fair value or an allowance for loan losses is established. When the fair value of an impaired loan is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value with no adjustments, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When there is no observable market prices, an appraised value is not available, or the Company determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, the impaired loan is classified as nonrecurring Level 3.

Foreclosed Assets
Foreclosed assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. Given the lack of observable market prices for identical properties, the Company records foreclosed assets as non-recurring Level 3.

Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimate selling costs. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the property or management's estimation of the value of the property. Given the lack of observable market prices, the Company records premises and equipment held for sale assets as non-recurring Level 3.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are included in the tables below at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
3/31/2017
 
3/31/2017
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Loans held for sale
$
286

 
$
286

 
$

 
$
286

 
$

Impaired loans
2,100

 
2,100

 

 

 
2,100

Foreclosed assets
1,533

 
1,533

 

 

 
1,533

Premises and equipment held for sale
2,363

 
2,369

 

 

 
2,369


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Fair Value Measurements at
 
 

 
 

 
December 31, 2016, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
 Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
12/31/2016
 
12/31/2016
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Loans held for sale
$
206

 
$
206

 
$

 
$
206

 
$

Impaired loans
2,179

 
2,179

 

 

 
2,179

Foreclosed assets
1,682

 
1,682

 

 

 
1,682

Premises and equipment held for sale
2,373

 
2,373

 

 

 
2,373


Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2017 (amounts in thousands, except percentages).
 
Total Carrying Amount at March 31, 2017
 
Valuation Methodology
 
Range of Inputs
Recurring measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
Other debt securities
$
1,000

 
Probability of default
 
0%
 
 
 
Loss given default
 
100%
Nonrecurring measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
  Impaired loans
$
2,100

 
Collateral discounts
 
9 - 50%
  Foreclosed assets
$
1,533

 
Discounted appraisals
 
10 - 30%
Premises and equipment held for sale
$
2,363

 
Discounted appraisals
 
10 - 50%

Collateral discounts to determine fair value on impaired loans varies widely and result from the consideration of the following factors: the age of the most recent appraisal, the type of asset serving as collateral, the expected marketability of the asset, its material or environmental condition, and comparisons to actual sales data of similar assets from both internal and external sources.
As foreclosed assets are brought into other real estate owned through a process which requires a fair market valuation, further discounts typically reflect market conditions specific to the asset. These conditions are usually captured in subsequent appraisals which are required on an annual basis, and depending upon asset type and marketability demonstrate a more restrained variance than that noted above.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents are equal to the fair value due to the liquid nature of the financial instruments.

Certificate of Deposits
These investments are valued at carrying amounts for fair value purposes.

Securities Available-for-Sale and Securities Held-to-Maturity
Fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans Held For Sale
The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is based on commitments on hand from investors within the secondary market for loans with similar characteristics.

Loans
The fair value of loans has been estimated utilizing the net present value of future cash flows based upon contractual balances, prepayment assumptions, and applicable weighted average interest rates, adjusted for a 3% current liquidity and market discount assumption. The Company has assigned no fair value to off-balance sheet financial instruments since they are either short term in nature or subject to immediate repricing.

FHLB Stock
The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates fair value.

Deposits
The fair value of non-maturing deposits such as noninterest-bearing demand, money market, NOW, and savings accounts, are by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand. Fair value for maturing deposits such as CDs and IRAs are estimated using a discounted cash flow approach that applies current interest rates to expected maturities.

Borrowings, Subordinated Debentures, and Subordinated Promissory Notes
The fair value of borrowings, subordinated debentures, and subordinated promissory notes, is based on discounting expected cash flows at the interest rate from debt with the same or similar remaining maturities and collection requirements. 

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximates fair value.


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The following table presents information for financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2017
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
 Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assets:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
44,092

 
$
44,092

 
$
44,092

 
$

 
$

Certificates of deposit
15,925

 
15,925

 

 
15,925

 

Securities available-for-sale
63,241

 
63,241

 

 
62,241

 
1,000

Securities held-to-maturity
47,981

 
48,245

 

 
48,245

 

Loans held for sale
286

 
286

 

 
286

 

Loans, net
503,338

 
484,949

 

 

 
484,949

FHLB stock
4,046

 
4,046

 

 
4,046

 

Accrued interest receivable
1,753

 
1,753

 

 
1,753

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
559,972

 
$
558,709

 
$

 
$
558,709

 
$

Subordinated debentures and subordinated promissory notes
23,872

 
23,872

 

 

 
23,872

Borrowings
80,000

 
80,668

 

 
80,668

 

Accrued interest payable
405

 
405

 

 
405

 


 
December 31, 2016
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assets:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
32,563

 
$
32,563

 
$
32,563

 
$

 
$

Certificates of deposit
18,125

 
18,125

 

 
18,125

 

Securities available-for-sale
58,141

 
58,141

 

 
57,141

 
1,000

Securities held-to-maturity
51,205

 
51,452

 

 
51,452

 

Loans held for sale
206

 
206

 

 
206

 

Loans, net
497,357

 
479,184

 

 

 
479,184

FHLB stock
3,596

 
3,596

 

 
3,596

 

Accrued interest receivable
1,598

 
1,598

 

 
1,598

 

 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 


Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
553,531

 
$
552,207

 
$

 
$
552,207

 
$

Subordinated debentures and subordinated promissory notes
23,872

 
23,872

 

 

 
23,872

Borrowings
70,000

 
70,896

 

 
70,896

 

Accrued interest payable
384

 
384

 

 
384

 



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NOTE H - CAPITAL & REGULATORY INFORMATION

North Carolina banking law requires that the Bank may not pay a dividend that would reduce its capital below the applicable required capital. In addition, regulatory authorities may limit payment of dividends by any bank when it is determined that such a limitation is in the public interest and is necessary to ensure the financial soundness of the Bank. Decisions to pay dividends are based on a number of factors including capital position and capital adequacy, ongoing operations and profitability, the risk profile of the institution and general market conditions, among other things. On April 25, 2017, the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per share payable on or after May 23, 2017, to shareholders of record on May 8, 2017.

Current federal regulations require that the Company and the Bank maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of 8.0%, with at least 6.0% being in the form of Tier 1 capital, as defined in the regulations. In addition, the Company and the Bank must maintain a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% and a leverage ratio of 4.0%. For the Bank to be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum amounts and ratios as set forth in the table below. There is no such category for well capitalized at the Company level. At March 31, 2017, the Bank was classified as well capitalized for regulatory capital purposes.

Capital ratios for the Bank and the Company are presented in the table below.
 
Actual Ratio
 
Minimum For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 
Minimum to be Well
Capitalized under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
3/31/2017
 
12/31/2016
 
Ratio
 
Ratio
Bank
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
15.5
%
 
15.4
%
 
8.0
%
 
10.0
%
Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
14.2
%
 
14.1
%
 
6.0
%
 
8.0
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
14.2
%
 
14.1
%
 
4.5
%
 
6.5
%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
11.2
%
 
11.0
%
 
4.0
%
 
5.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
15.6
%
 
15.6
%
 
8.0
%
 
N/A

Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
12.3
%
 
12.2
%
 
6.0
%
 
N/A

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
10.6
%
 
10.9
%
 
4.5
%
 
N/A

Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
9.7
%
 
9.5
%
 
4.0
%
 
N/A

 
In July 2015, the Bank entered into a Written Agreement (the "2015 Written Agreement") with the FRB replacing the Written Agreement the Company and the Bank entered into with the FRB and the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks in May 2011. Under the terms of the 2015 Written Agreement, the Bank submitted and implemented the following plans:

a written plan to assure ongoing board oversight of the Bank's management and operations;
a written program for the review of new products, services, or business lines; and
an enhanced written program for conducting appropriate levels of customer due diligence by the Bank.

In addition, the Bank agreed that within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter following the date of the 2015 Written Agreement, it would submit to FRB written progress reports detailing the form and manner of all actions taken to secure compliance with the 2015 Written Agreement and the results thereof.

On May 4, 2017, the FRB announced that it was terminating the 2015 Written Agreement, effective April 28, 2017.

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NOTE I - RESTRICTED STOCK

A summary of the activity of the Company's restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2017 is presented below. All share and share-related information have been adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split. Refer to Note J - Reverse Stock Split for additional information.
 
Restricted Stock
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2016:
258,070

 
$
8.49

Granted

 

Vested
(2,000
)
 
8.90

Forfeited
(6,800
)
 
8.08

Unvested at March 31, 2017:
249,270

 
$
8.50


The Company measures the fair value of restricted shares based on the price of the Company's common stock on the grant date, and compensation expense is recorded over the vesting period. The related compensation expense recognized for restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $150,000 and $75,000, respectively. At March 31, 2017, the Company estimates there was $1.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over the next two years. The grant-date fair value of restricted stock grants vested during the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $8.90.

 

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NOTE J - REVERSE STOCK SPLIT

On March 7, 2017, the Company filed with the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State Articles of Amendment (the “Articles of Amendment”) to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, to effect a one for five reverse stock split of the Company’s authorized, issued, and outstanding common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Articles of Amendment did not change the par value of the Company’s common stock. The Articles of Amendment provided that the Reverse Stock Split became effective at 5 P.M., Eastern Time, on March 8, 2017, at which time every five shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock were automatically combined into one issued and outstanding share of the Company’s common stock. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split, and any fractional shares resulting from the Reverse Stock Split were rounded up to the nearest whole share. In addition, the number of authorized shares of common stock was reduced from 80,000,000 to 16,000,000.


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

The following discussion provides information about the major components of the financial condition and results of operations of Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.  Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this report to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to the Company and its subsidiaries. References to the “Bank” mean our wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

The Company’s total assets increased $16.8 million or 2.3% from $719.9 million at December 31, 2016 to $736.7 million at March 31, 2017 primarily due to increased cash and loan growth. Cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $175.3 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $163.6 million at December 31, 2016, an increase of $11.7 million or 7.1%. Outstanding gross loans grew to $513.0 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $507.0 million at December 31, 2016, an increase of $6.0 million or 1.2% for the period resulting in an annual growth rate of 4.7%.

Total liabilities were $667.1 million at March 31, 2017, an increase of $15.2 million or 2.3%, from $651.9 million at December 31, 2016. Total deposits increased $6.5 million or 1.2% during the three month period ended March 31, 2017, from $553.5 million at December 31, 2016, to $560.0 million at March 31, 2017. As our market teams continue to focus on demand, savings, and money market account growth, this total increased $16.4 million or 4.6% during the three month period ended March 31, 2017 totaling $368.6 million compared to $352.2 million at December 31, 2016. This growth was offset by reductions in time deposits of $9.9 million or 4.9%, which totaled $191.4 million as of March 31, 2017 compared to $201.3 million at December 31, 2016. This decline in time deposits was a result of reductions in brokered deposits of approximately $6 million coupled with reduced retail time deposits. Long-term borrowings were $80.0 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $70.0 million at December 31, 2016, an increase of $10.0 million or 14.3% due to the execution of additional advances. Total shareholders’ equity increased $1.5 million or 2.3%, from $68.0 million at December 31, 2016, to $69.5 million at March 31, 2017. This increase resulted primarily from net income generated during the first quarter, as well as increases in accumulated other comprehensive income on the available for sale securities portfolio.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

Net Income.  Pre-tax net income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $1.8 million compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2016, an increase of $547,000 or 42.3%. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $1.2 million, or $0.18 net income per basic and diluted share, as compared to net income of $831,000, or $0.13 net income per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income is the difference between interest income, principally from loan and investment securities, and interest expense, largely on customer deposits and borrowings.  Changes in net interest income result from changes in volume, spread, and margin.  For this purpose, volume refers to the average dollar level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, spread refers to the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, and margin refers to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.  Margin is influenced by the level and relative mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as by levels of non-interest-bearing liabilities and capital.

Net interest income totaled $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to $5.9 million for the same period in 2016, an increase of $538,000 or 9.1%. Interest income totaled $7.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $7.1 million for the same period in 2016, an increase of $487,000 or 6.8%. Interest expense remained flat at $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Net interest margin improved 28 basis points to 3.97% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, as compared to 3.69% for the same period ended March 31, 2016. The primary driver of the improved margins and overall net interest income was the increase in interest earned on loans offset by a decrease in interest earned on investment securities. Both of these fluctuations were driven primarily by changes in average balances as interest rates remained fairly constant over both periods.


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Provision for Loan Losses.  The provision for loan losses is charged to bring the allowance for loan losses to the level deemed appropriate by management after adjusting for recoveries of amounts previously charged off.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and results from management’s consideration of such factors as the financial condition of borrowers, past and expected loss experience, current economic conditions, and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an appropriate reserve. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, no provision for the allowance for loan losses was recognized in earnings.

Non-Interest Income.  Non-interest income increased $155,000 to $1.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, as compared to $1.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. Increases were seen in all categories of non-interest income as compared to the prior year. Service charges and fees increased $55,000 while other non-interest income increased $45,000. Additionally, the Company invested in a new bank owned life insurance policy during the fourth quarter of 2016, which increased fee income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 by $55,000.

Non-Interest Expense.  Non-interest expense increased $146,000 to $5.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, as compared to $5.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. Other operating expenses increased $210,000 due primarily to the normalization of card processing expenses as all card-related conversions are now complete. There was additionally an increase in total compensation expenses, which totaled $110,000. The primary drivers of this increase were changes in the vesting expectations for performance based restricted stock awards and an increase in the Company match on employee 401K plans that was implemented late in the first quarter of 2016. These increases were offset by improvements in asset quality related expenses, which led to reductions in FDIC assessment rates as well as collection and foreclosure related expenses.

Income Taxes. The Company recorded income tax expense of $653,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to $463,000 for the same period in 2016. The increase in taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was driven primarily by the increase in net income. The effective tax rate was fairly constant for each period at 35.5% and 35.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, respectively.


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Asset Quality

Asset quality measures have continued to be positive and management believes asset quality is now at stabilized levels. Classified assets as of March 31, 2017, which include loans risk graded substandard or lower and foreclosed assets, totaled $7.5 million compared to $7.8 million at December 31, 2016, a decline of $275,000. The classified assets to capital ratio totaled 8.4% as of March 31, 2017 compared to 8.9% at year end 2016.

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets are comprised of nonperforming loans, accruing loans which are past due 90 days or more, repossessed assets, and other real estate owned ("foreclosed assets"). As of March 31, 2017, nonperforming assets increased $16,000 or 0.3% when compared to December 31, 2016.

The following table describes our nonperforming asset portfolio by loan class as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands, except ratios).
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Nonaccrual loans:
 
Commercial and industrial
$
55

 
$
36

Commercial construction and land development
739

 
691

Commercial real estate
2,122

 
2,153

Residential mortgage
1,529

 
1,444

Consumer
78

 

Total nonaccrual loans
4,523

 
4,324

 
 
 
 
Past due 90 days or more and still accruing:
 

 
 

Consumer credit cards
6

 
19

Business credit cards

 
21

Total past due 90 days and still accruing
6

 
40

 
 
 
 
Foreclosed assets:
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
3

 
3

Commercial construction and land development
839

 
988

Commercial real estate
637

 
637

Residential mortgage
54

 
54

Total foreclosed assets
1,533

 
1,682

 
 
 
 
Total nonperforming assets
$
6,062

 
$
6,046

 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans to gross loans
0.9
%
 
0.9
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.8
%
 
0.8
%
Allowance coverage of nonperforming loans
212.4
%
 
221.1
%
 
Nonaccrual Loans

Loans are moved to nonaccrual status and recognition of interest income ceases when it is probable that full collectibility of principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement may not occur. Nonaccrual loans as a percentage of gross loans remained flat at 0.9% for the periods ended March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. At March 31, 2017, there were 29 nonaccrual loans totaling $4.5 million compared to 29 loans totaling $4.3 million at December 31, 2016. The amount of interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 that would have been reported on loans in nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2017 totaled $60,000.

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Foreclosed Assets

At March 31, 2017, there were 24 foreclosed properties valued at a total of $1.5 million compared to 26 foreclosed properties valued at $1.7 million as of December 31, 2016.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loans are classified as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") when, for economic or legal reasons which result in a debtor experiencing financial difficulties, the Bank grants a concession through a modification of the original loan agreement that would not otherwise be considered. Generally concessions are granted as a result of a borrower's inability to meet the contractual repayment obligations of the initial loan terms and in the interest of improving the likelihood of recovery of the loan. We may grant these concessions by a number of means such as (1) forgiving principal or interest, (2) reducing the stated interest rate to a below market rate, (3) deferring principal payments, (4) changing repayment terms from amortizing to interest only, (5) extending the repayment period, or (6) accepting a change in terms based upon a bankruptcy plan. However, the Bank only restructures loans for borrowers that demonstrate the willingness and capacity to repay the loan under reasonable terms and where the Bank has sufficient protection provided by the cash flow of the underlying collateral or business.

The Bank's policy with respect to accrual of interest on loans restructured in a TDR process follows relevant supervisory guidance. If a borrower has demonstrated performance under the previous loan terms and shows capacity to perform under the restructured loan terms, continued accrual of interest at the restructured interest rate is considered and the loan is considered performing. If the borrower does not perform under the restructured terms, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. If the borrower was materially delinquent on payments prior to the restructuring but shows the capacity to meet the restructured loan terms, the loan will likely continue as nonaccrual and nonperforming until such time as continued performance has been demonstrated, which is typically a period of at least six consecutive payments.

As of March 31, 2017, there were five restructured loans in accrual status compared to six as of December 31, 2016. Regardless of whether any individual TDR is performing, all TDRs are considered to be impaired and are evaluated as such in the allowance for loan losses calculation.  As of March 31, 2017, the recorded investment in performing TDRs and their related allowance for loan losses totaled $918,000 and $0, respectively.  Outstanding nonperforming TDRs totaled $938,000 with $104,000 in specific reserves as of March 31, 2017. The amount of interest recognized for performing and nonperforming TDRs during the first three months of 2017 were approximately $16,000 and $1,000, respectively.

The following table presents performing and nonperforming TDRs at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands).
 
Performing TDRs:
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Commercial real estate
$
704

 
$
714

Residential mortgage
214

 
474

Total performing TDRs
$
918

 
$
1,188


Nonperforming TDRs:
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Commercial and industrial
$
45

 
$
24

Commercial real estate
637

 
657

Residential mortgage
256

 
121

Total nonperforming TDRs
$
938

 
$
802



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Allowance for Loan Losses and Summary of Loss Experience

The allowance for loan losses is established through periodic charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses.  Increases to the allowance for loan losses occur as a result of provisions charged to operations and recoveries of amounts previously charged-off, and decreases to the allowance occur when loans are charged-off because management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Management evaluates the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis.  The evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses involves the consideration of loan growth, loan portfolio composition and industry diversification, historical loan loss experience, current delinquency levels, adverse conditions that might affect a borrower’s ability to repay the loan, estimated value of underlying collateral, prevailing economic conditions and all other relevant factors derived from our history of operations. Additionally, regulatory agencies review our allowance for loan losses and may require additional provisions for estimated losses based on judgments that differ from those of management.   

The following table summarizes the Company's loan loss experience by class for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (amounts in thousands, except ratios).
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Balance at beginning of period
$
9,647

 
$
9,616

 
 
 
 
Charge-offs:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
15

 
24

Commercial real estate

 
565

Residential mortgage
23

 

Consumer
54

 
41

Total charge-offs
92

 
630

 
 
 
 
Recoveries:
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
16

 
27

Commercial construction and land development
18

 
11

Commercial real estate
1

 
2

Residential construction

 
21

Residential mortgage
11

 
10

Consumer
18

 
26

Other
1


1

Total recoveries
65

 
98

 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs
(27
)
 
(532
)
Provision for loan losses

 

Balance at end of period
$
9,620

 
$
9,084

 
 
 
 
Ratio of net charge-offs to average gross loans
0.01
%
 
0.11
%
 
The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2017 was $9.6 million, which represents 1.88% of total loans compared to $9.1 million or 1.91% as of March 31, 2016.  The increase in amount is due to net recoveries during the rolling twelve month period while the change in percentage of total loans is primarily due to loan growth. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, charge-offs were greater than recoveries resulting in net charge-offs of $27,000 as compared to net charge-offs of $532,000 for the prior year period. The large favorable variance from the prior year charge-off total is due to the absence of a $565,000 single note charge-off that was present in the 2016 period.
The allowance for loan losses on individually reviewed impaired loans totaled $1.1 million as of March 31, 2017, compared to $1.0 million as of December 31, 2016, a 9% increase. The allowance for loan losses on the loans reviewed collectively decreased from $8.7 million as of December 31, 2016 to $8.5 million as of March 31, 2017.

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Because of the nature of the Company’s primary markets and business, a significant portion of the loan portfolio is secured by commercial real estate, including residential and commercial acquisition, development, and construction properties.  As of March 31, 2017, approximately 94% of the loan portfolio had real estate as a primary component of collateral. The real estate collateral in each case provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of default by the borrower. Real estate values in many of our markets have improved. The Company continues to thoroughly review and monitor its construction and commercial real estate concentrations and the associated allowance and sets limits by sector and region based on this internal review.

The following table summarizes the Company’s allowance for loan losses by category and percent of loans within each category at March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands, except ratios).
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Amount
 
% of loans in each category
 
Amount
 
% of loans in each category
Commercial and industrial
$
50

 
5
%
 
$
58

 
5
%
Commercial construction and land development
4,989

 
9
%
 
4,915

 
9
%
Commercial real estate
3,082

 
50
%
 
3,198

 
50
%
Residential construction
301

 
9
%
 
258

 
8
%
Residential mortgage
997

 
25
%
 
1,078

 
26
%
Consumer
166

 
2
%
 
98

 
2
%
Other
35

 
%
 
42

 
%
Total
$
9,620

 
100
%
 
$
9,647

 
100
%

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Market and public confidence in our financial strength and in the strength of financial institutions in general will largely determine our access to appropriate levels of liquidity. This confidence is significantly dependent on our ability to maintain sound asset quality and appropriate levels of capital resources.  The term “liquidity” refers to our ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet our needs for funding loan originations, deposit withdrawals, maturities of borrowings and operating expenses. Management measures our liquidity position by giving consideration to both on and off-balance sheet sources of, and demands for, funds on a daily and weekly basis.

Sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents (net of federal requirements to maintain reserves against deposit liabilities), investment securities eligible for pledging to secure borrowings, investments available-for-sale, loan repayments, loan sales, deposits and borrowings from the FHLB secured with pledged loans and securities, and from correspondent banks under overnight federal funds credit lines. During the first three months of 2017, the Company's primary use of its excess liquidity was to fund growth in the loan and securities portfolio.

The Company sold $11.5 million aggregate principal amount of subordinated promissory notes to certain accredited investors in December 2015. These notes are due on November 30, 2025 and the Company is obligated to pay interest at an annualized rate of 6.25% payable in quarterly installments commencing on March 1, 2016. The Company may prepay the notes at any time after November 30, 2020, subject to compliance with applicable law. The proceeds were used to refinance the Company's then outstanding subordinated promissory notes issued in 2009.   

Management believes that the Company’s liquidity sources are adequate to meet its operating needs for the next twelve months.  Total shareholders’ equity was $69.5 million or 9.44% of total assets at March 31, 2017 and $68.0 million or 9.45% of total assets at December 31, 2016. Supplementing customer deposits as a source of funding, we have available lines of credit from various correspondent banks to purchase federal funds on a short-term basis of approximately $37.0 million that remain unused at March 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2017, the Bank has the credit capacity to borrow up to $179.4 million from the FHLB with $80.0 million outstanding.

The Bank had total risk based capital of 15.5%, Tier 1 risk based capital of 14.2%, a leverage ratio of 11.2%, and common equity Tier 1 capital of 14.2% at March 31, 2017, as compared to 15.4%, 14.1%, 11.0%, and 14.1%, respectively, at December 31, 2016. The Company had total risk based capital of 15.6%, Tier 1 risk based capital of 12.3%, a leverage ratio of 9.7%, and common equity Tier 1 capital of 10.6% at March 31, 2017, as compared to 15.6%, 12.2%, 9.5%, and 10.9%, respectively, at December 31, 2016.


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The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock since it suspended dividends in the fourth quarter of 2010. The Bank's ability to declare a dividend to the Company and our ability to pay dividends are subject to the restrictions of the North Carolina Business Corporation Act. As a bank holding company, the Company’s ability to declare and pay dividends depends on certain federal regulatory considerations, including the guidelines of the Federal Reserve regarding capital adequacy and dividends.
 
The Bank paid a dividend to the Company in April 2017 and, on April 25, 2017, the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per share payable on or after May 23, 2017, to shareholders of record on May 8, 2017. The Board of Directors will continue to evaluate the payment of cash dividends quarterly and determine whether such cash dividends are in the Company's best interest in the business judgment of the Board of Directors and are consistent with maintaining the Company's and the Bank's status as a “well capitalized” bank holding company and banking institution, respectively, under applicable banking laws and regulations. The Company's earnings, projected future earnings, and capital levels, among other things, will be reviewed by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis to determine whether a quarterly dividend will be paid to shareholders and, if so, the appropriate amount. Actual declaration of any future dividends and the establishment of the record dates related thereto remain subject to further action by the Board of Directors as well as the limitations discussed above.

Regulatory Update

In July 2015, the Bank entered into a Written Agreement (the "2015 Written Agreement") with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the "FRB") replacing the Written Agreement the Company and the Bank entered into with the FRB and the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks in May 2011. Under the terms of the 2015 Written Agreement, the Bank submitted and implemented the following plans:

a written plan to assure ongoing board oversight of the Bank's management and operations;
a written program for the review of new products, services, or business lines; and
an enhanced written program for conducting appropriate levels of customer due diligence by the Bank.

In addition, the Bank agreed that within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter following the date of the 2015 Written Agreement, it would submit to FRB written progress reports detailing the form and manner of all actions taken to secure compliance with the 2015 Written Agreement and the results thereof.

On May 4, 2017, the FRB announced that it was terminating the 2015 Written Agreement, effective April 28, 2017.

Forward-Looking Information

Information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which statements represent our judgment concerning the future and are subject to business, economic and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our actual operating results and financial position to differ materially. Such forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” or “continue” or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology.

We caution that any such forward-looking statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause our actual operating results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the effects of future economic conditions, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, legislative and regulatory changes, the risks of changes in interest rates on the level and composition of deposits, the effects of competition from other financial institutions, the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of the allowance for possible loan losses, our ability to maintain an effective internal control environment, the low trading volume of our common stock and the risks discussed in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors, and other considerations described in connection with specific forward-looking statements and other cautionary elements specified in the Company's periodic filings with the Commission, including without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are as of the date hereof and we undertake no duty to update them if our view changes later, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our view as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.


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ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by paragraph (b) of Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.   As defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's (the "SEC") rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly 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 to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods required by the SEC's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that the Company believes have materially affected or are likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are party to certain legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. We believe these actions are routine in nature and incidental to the operation of our business. While the outcome of these actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management’s present judgment is that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects. If, however, our assessment of these actions is inaccurate, or there are any significant adverse developments in these actions, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be adversely affected.

ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, except that the risks related to the 2015 Written Agreement are no longer applicable following its termination effective April 28, 2017.


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

Sale of Unregistered Securities

There were no unregistered securities sold during the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

Stock Repurchases

The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity for the first quarter of 2017:

Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2017

$



February 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017




March 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017




Total

$



(1) On March 8, 2017, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase shares of its common stock in an amount not to exceed an aggregate value of $1,000,000 until March 1, 2018.

Since the inception of the Company's stock repurchase program in February through March 31, 2017, we have not repurchased any shares of our common stock. The repurchase program can be implemented through open market or privately negotiated transactions at the discretion of our management.

ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
10.1
Death Benefit Only Plan (including the form of Participation Agreement as Exhibit A thereto) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2017)
 
 
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
101
The following materials from Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

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

 
 
FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 9, 2017
By:
/s/ David H. Rupp
 
 
David H. Rupp
 
 
President and
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 9, 2017
By:
/s/ Deanna W. Hart
 
 
Deanna W. Hart
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer and
 
 
Principal Accounting Officer

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Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
10.1
Death Benefit Only Plan (including the form of Participation Agreement as Exhibit A thereto) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2017)
 
 
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
101
The following materials from Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 


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