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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017
 
or
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from                                                    to

Commission File Number 000-50266


TRINITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Mexico
 
85-0242376
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
1200 Trinity Drive
Los Alamos, New Mexico
 
87544
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(505) 662-5171
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes      No

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes    No

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer              
Non-accelerated filer     (do not check if a smaller reporting company) 
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
 
 
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.   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).   Yes     No
 
As of March 31, 2017, there were 9,249,283 shares of voting Common Stock outstanding and 8,286,200 shares of non-voting Common Stock outstanding.
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
2
Item 2. Management's Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
22
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
31
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
31
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
33
Item 1A. Risk Factors
33
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
33
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
33
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
33
Item 5. Other Information
33
Item 6. Exhibits
34
Signatures
35


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

TRINITY CAPITAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)
           
 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
 
$
12,716
   
$
13,537
 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
   
33,981
     
105,798
 
Securities purchased under resell agreements
   
-
     
-
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
46,697
     
119,335
 
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
   
451,089
     
439,650
 
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $7,612 and $8,613 as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)
   
7,954
     
8,824
 
Non-marketable equity securities
   
3,621
     
3,812
 
Loans held for sale
   
-
     
-
 
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $14,187 and $14,352 as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)
   
764,469
     
771,138
 
Mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs"), net
   
6,667
     
6,905
 
Bank owned life insurance ("BOLI")
   
10,282
     
10,191
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
26,001
     
25,959
 
Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net
   
7,991
     
8,436
 
Other assets
   
31,305
     
31,187
 
Total assets
 
$
1,356,076
   
$
1,425,437
 
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
163,110
   
$
181,974
 
Interest-bearing
   
1,043,374
     
1,033,115
 
Total deposits
   
1,206,484
     
1,215,089
 
Borrowings
   
2,300
     
2,300
 
Junior subordinated debt
   
36,931
     
36,927
 
Other liabilities
   
10,682
     
33,822
 
Total liabilities
   
1,256,397
     
1,288,138
 
 
               
Stock owned by Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") participants; 671,962 shares and 671,962 shares as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, at fair value
 
$
3,192
   
$
3,192
 
 
               
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 13)
               
 
               
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock, no par, 1,000,000 shares authorized
               
Series A, 9% cumulative perpetual; 0 shares and 35,539 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, $1,000 liquidation value per share, at amortized cost
 
$
-
   
$
35,068
 
Series B, 9% cumulative perpetual; 0 shares and 1,777 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, $1,000 liquidation value per share, at amortized cost
   
-
     
1,850
 
Series C, 0% convertible cumulative perpetual; 0 shares and 82,862 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, $475 liquidation value per share, at amortized cost
   
-
     
37,089
 
Common stock, no par; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 9,249,283 shares and 9,199,306 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
   
9,543
     
9,510
 
Common stock non-voting, no par; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 8,286,200 shares and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
   
8,286
     
-
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
29,638
     
694
 
Retained earnings
   
54,134
     
55,391
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(5,114
)
   
(5,495
)
Total stockholders' equity
   
96,487
     
134,107
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,356,076
   
$
1,425,437
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
1

TRINITY CAPITAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data) 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Interest income:
           
Loans, including fees
 
$
9,307
   
$
10,130
 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
               
Taxable
   
1,672
     
1,731
 
Nontaxable
   
246
     
17
 
Other interest income
   
161
     
248
 
Total interest income
   
11,386
     
12,126
 
 
               
Interest expense:
               
Deposits
   
459
     
623
 
Borrowings
   
36
     
36
 
Junior subordinated debt
   
720
     
707
 
Total interest expense
   
1,215
     
1,366
 
Net interest income
   
10,171
     
10,760
 
Provision for loan losses
   
30
     
-
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
10,141
     
10,760
 
 
               
Noninterest income:
               
Mortgage loan servicing fees
   
486
     
550
 
Trust and investment services fees
   
651
     
632
 
Service charges on deposits
   
295
     
294
 
Net gain on sale of OREO
   
328
     
258
 
Net gain on sale of loans
   
-
     
573
 
Net gain on sale of securities
   
-
     
-
 
BOLI income
   
91
     
-
 
Mortgage referral fee income
   
327
     
-
 
Other fees
   
560
     
265
 
Other noninterest income
   
(21
)
   
52
 
Total noninterest income
   
2,717
     
2,624
 
 
               
Noninterest expenses:
               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
6,037
     
6,366
 
Occupancy
   
686
     
839
 
Data processing
   
1,374
     
660
 
Legal, professional, and accounting fees
   
2,633
     
1,359
 
Amortization and valuation of MSRs
   
238
     
1,171
 
Other noninterest expense
   
2,902
     
2,258
 
Total noninterest expenses
   
13,870
     
12,653
 
(Loss) income before (benefit) for income taxes
   
(1,012
)
   
731
 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
   
(526
)
   
-
 
Net (loss) income
   
(486
)
   
731
 
Dividends and discount accretion on preferred shares
   
771
     
1,034
 
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(1,257
)
 
$
(303
)
Basic loss per common share
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.05
)
Diluted loss per common share
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.05
)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
2

TRINITY CAPITAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
           
Net (loss) income
 
$
(486
)
 
$
731
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale
   
630
     
3,457
 
Securities losses (gains) reclassified into earnings
   
-
     
-
 
Related income tax benefit (expense)
   
(249
)
   
-
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
381
     
3,457
 
Total comprehensive (loss) income
 
$
(105
)
 
$
4,188
 

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

3

TRINITY CAPITAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Common stock
                               
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Issued
   
Held in
treasury, at
cost
   
Preferred
stock
   
Additional
paid-in
capital
   
Retained
earnings
   
Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
   
Total
stockholders'
equity
 
Balance, December 31, 2015
 
$
6,836
   
$
(9,880
)
 
$
36,740
   
$
1,153
   
$
44,232
   
$
(2,781
)
 
$
76,300
 
Net income
                                   
731
             
731
 
Other comprehensive income
                                           
3,457
     
3,457
 
Dividends declared on preferred shares
                                   
(1,034
)
           
(1,034
)
Amortization of preferred stock issuance costs
                   
45
             
(45
)
           
-
 
Treasury shares issued for board compensation
           
897
             
(759
)
                   
138
 
Net change in the fair value of stock owned by ESOP participants
                                   
1
             
1
 
Balance, March 31, 2016
 
$
6,836
   
$
(8,983
)
 
$
36,785
   
$
394
   
$
43,885
   
$
676
   
$
79,593
 


 
 
Common stock
                               
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Issued
   
Non-voting
Issued
   
Preferred
stock
   
Additional
paid-in
capital
   
Retained
earnings
   
Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
   
Total
stockholders'
equity
 
Balance, December 31, 2016
 
$
9,510
   
$
-
   
$
74,007
   
$
694
   
$
55,391
   
$
(5,495
)
 
$
134,107
 
Net loss
                                   
(486
)
           
(486
)
Other comprehensive income
                                           
381
     
381
 
Redemption of Series A Preferred shares
                   
(35,068
)
                           
(35,068
)
Redemption of Series B Preferred shares
                   
(1,850
)
                           
(1,850
)
Dividends declared on preferred shares
                                   
(373
)
           
(373
)
Series C preferred shares converted to non-voting common stock
           
8,286
     
(37,089
)
   
28,803
                     
-
 
Common stock issued for board compensation
   
33
                     
125
                     
158
 
Amortization of preferred stock issuance costs
                   
-
             
(398
)
           
(398
)
Q1 RSU compensation expense
                           
16
                     
16
 
Balance, March 31, 2017
 
$
9,543
   
$
8,286
   
$
-
   
$
29,638
   
$
54,134
   
$
(5,114
)
 
$
96,487
 

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

4

TRINITY CAPITAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(486
)
   
731
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,904
     
1,076
 
Provision for loan losses
   
30
     
-
 
Net (gain) loss on sale of investment securities
   
-
     
-
 
Net gain on sale of loans
   
-
     
(573
)
Gains and write-downs on OREO, net
   
(321
)
   
(213
)
Loss on disposal of premises and equipment
   
-
     
1
 
Decrease in deferred income tax assets
   
(739
)
   
-
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends received
   
(1
)
   
1
 
Net amortization of MSRs
   
299
     
321
 
Change in mortgage servicing rights valuation allowance
   
(61
)
   
850
 
BOLI Income
   
(91
)
   
-
 
Compensation expense recognized for restricted stock units
   
16
     
-
 
Decrease in accrued interest payable on sub debt
   
(9,676
)
   
-
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Other Assets
   
483
     
(98
)
Other Liabilities
   
(872
)
   
1,035
 
Net cash provided by operating activities before origination and gross sales of loans held for sale
   
(9,515
)
   
3,131
 
Gross sales of loans held for sale
   
-
     
(14,943
)
Origination of loans held for sale
   
-
     
15,908
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
(9,515
)
   
4,096
 
 
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TRINITY CAPITAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONTINUED
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of investment securities, available for sale
 
$
14,264
   
$
6,998
 
Proceeds from sale of investment securities, available for sale
   
-
     
-
 
Purchase of investment securities, available for sale
   
(26,823
)
   
(77,460
)
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of investment securities, held to maturity
   
822
     
35
 
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
   
1,117
     
928
 
Loans paid down (funded), net
   
6,615
     
15,987
 
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(390
)
   
(4,559
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(4,395
)
   
(58,071
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
               
Net increase in demand deposits, NOW accounts and savings accounts
   
11,772
     
42,312
 
Net decrease in time deposits
   
(20,377
)
   
(10,298
)
Redemption of Preferred stock
   
(37,316
)
   
-
 
Issuance of common stock for stock option plan
   
158
     
138
 
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock
   
(12,965
)
   
-
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
(58,728
)
   
32,152
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(72,638
)
   
(21,823
)
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Beginning of period
   
119,335
     
188,875
 
End of period
 
$
46,697
   
$
167,052
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
               
Cash payments for:
               
Interest
 
$
10,928
   
$
699
 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Transfers from loans to other real estate owned
   
433
     
1,543
 
Sales of other real estate owned financed by loans
   
-
     
971
 
Transfer from Venture Capital to Loans
   
150
     
-
 
Conversion of Preferred C stock to non-voting common stock
   
37,089
     
-
 
Dividends declared on preferred stock
   
-
     
1,034
 

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

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Note 1. Basis of Presentation

Consolidation:  The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the consolidated balances and results of operations of Trinity Capital Corporation ("Trinity") and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Los Alamos National Bank (the "Bank"), TCC Advisors Corporation ("TCC Advisors"), and TCC Funds, collectively referred to as the "Company." Trinity Capital Trust I ("Trust I"), Trinity Capital Trust III ("Trust III"), Trinity Capital Trust IV ("Trust IV") and Trinity Capital Trust V ("Trust V"), collectively referred to as the "Trusts," are trust subsidiaries of Trinity. Trinity owns all of the outstanding common securities of the Trusts. The Trusts are considered variable interest entities ("VIEs") under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 810, "Consolidation."  Because Trinity is not the primary beneficiary of the Trusts, the financial statements of the Trusts are not included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.  Title Guaranty & Insurance Company ("Title Guaranty") was acquired in 2000 and its assets were subsequently sold in August 2012.  As of December 31, 2013, all operations of Title Guaranty had ended.  The Company is in the process of dissolving Title Guaranty.  TCC Funds was dissolved in January 2017.

Basis of presentation: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany items and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and general practices within the financial services industry.  In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the year then ended.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company on a consolidated basis, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These financial statements and the notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the "2016 Form 10-K"). Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017 or any other period.

Reclassifications: Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.  Reclassifications had no effect on prior year net income or shareholders' equity.

 
Note 2. Earnings (Loss) Per Share Data

Average number of shares used in calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share were as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
 
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(486
)
 
$
731
 
Dividends and discount accretion on preferred shares
   
771
     
1,034
 
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(1,257
)
 
$
(303
)
Weighted average common shares issued
   
13,017,045
     
6,856,800
 
LESS: Weighted average treasury stock shares
   
-
     
(332,014
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, net
   
13,017,045
     
6,524,786
 
Basic loss per common share
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.05
)
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation
   
-
     
-
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding including dilutive shares
   
13,017,045
     
6,524,786
 
Diluted loss per common share
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.05
)
 
Certain restricted stock units were not included in the above calculation, as they would have had an anti-dilutive effect as there was a net loss for the period.  The total number of shares excluded was approximately 33,000 shares and 12,000 shares for three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, respectively.

Note 3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Newly effective standards:  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation- Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.  This ASU was effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  The Company has elected to account for forfeitures when they occur.  The financial statement impact from this standard is immaterial.
Newly Issued But Not Effective Accounting Standards: In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This update requires an entity to recognize revenue as performance obligations are met, in order to reflect the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity is entitled to receive for those goods or services. The following steps are applied in the updated guidance: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The FASB later issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Deferral of the Effective Date.  This update deferred the effective date by one year.  The amended effective date is annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company's preliminary analysis suggests that the adoption of this accounting standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.  The FASB continues to release new accounting guidance related to the adoption of this standard, which could impact the Company's preliminary materiality analysis and may change the conclusions reached as to the application of this new guidance.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those periods using a modified retrospective approach and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its financial statements and disclosures, if any.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.  This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the effects of ASU 2016-13 on its financial statements and disclosures.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business.  This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods.  The Company does not expect any material impact from this ASU on the Company's financial statements.

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In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income-Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets.  This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods.  The Company does not expect any material impact from this ASU on the Company's financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.  This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods.  The Company does not expect any material impact from this ASU on the Company's financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Sub-Topic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.  This ASU is effective for the fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The company is currently in the process of evaluating the effects of ASU 2017-08 on its financial statements and disclosures, but does not expect any material impact on the Company's financial statements.


Note 4. Restrictions on Cash and Due From Banks

The Bank is required to maintain reserve balances in cash or on deposit with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("FRB"), based on a percentage of deposits.  As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the reserve requirement on deposit at the FRB was $0 due to the large balance kept at the FRB.

The Company maintains some of its cash in bank deposit accounts at financial institutions other than its subsidiaries that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.  The Company may lose all uninsured balances if one of the correspondent banks fails without warning.  The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.  The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

Note 5. Investment Securities

Amortized cost and fair values of investment securities are summarized as follows:

Securities Available for Sale:
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2017
                       
U.S. Government sponsored agency
 
$
79,332
   
$
59
   
$
(402
)
 
$
78,989
 
State and political subdivision
   
51,705
     
107
     
(1,277
)
   
50,535
 
Residential mortgage backed security
   
196,125
     
24
     
(2,318
)
   
193,831
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligation
   
14,069
     
72
     
(92
)
   
14,049
 
Commercial mortgage backed security
   
115,810
     
98
     
(2,886
)
   
113,022
 
SBA pools
   
674
     
-
     
(11
)
   
663
 
Totals
 
$
457,715
   
$
360
   
$
(6,986
)
 
$
451,089
 
 
                               
December 31, 2016
                               
U.S. Government sponsored agency
 
$
69,306
   
$
20
   
$
(498
)
 
$
68,828
 
State and political subdivision
   
38,718
     
42
     
(1,417
)
   
37,343
 
Residential mortgage backed security
   
206,101
     
42
     
(2,324
)
   
203,819
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligation
   
14,828
     
77
     
(89
)
   
14,816
 
Commercial mortgage backed security
   
117,272
     
57
     
(3,157
)
   
114,172
 
SBA pools
   
681
     
-
     
(9
)
   
672
 
Totals
 
$
446,906
   
$
238
   
$
(7,494
)
 
$
439,650
 

Securities Held to Maturity
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2017
                       
SBA pools
 
$
7,954
   
$
-
   
$
(342
)
 
$
7,612
 
Totals
 
$
7,954
   
$
-
   
$
(342
)
 
$
7,612
 
 
                               
December 31, 2016
                               
SBA pools
 
$
8,824
   
$
-
   
$
(211
)
 
$
8,613
 
Totals
 
$
8,824
   
$
-
   
$
(211
)
 
$
8,613
 

As of March 31, 2017 and 2016 there were no realized net gains (losses) on sale and call of securities available for sale.  The tax benefit (provision) related to these net realized gains and losses was $0 for both the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

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A summary of unrealized loss information for investment securities, categorized by security type, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was as follows:

 
 
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
   
Total
 
 
 
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Securities Available for Sale:
                                   
March 31, 2017
                                   
U.S. Government sponsored agency
 
$
62,043
   
$
(402
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
62,043
   
$
(402
)
State and political subdivision
   
37,167
     
(1,277
)
   
-
     
-
     
37,167
     
(1,277
)
Residential mortgage backed security
   
116,824
     
(1,321
)
   
67,630
     
(997
)
   
184,454
     
(2,318
)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligation
   
9,065
     
(90
)
   
113
     
(2
)
   
9,178
     
(92
)
Commercial mortgage backed security
   
95,055
     
(2,886
)
   
-
     
-
     
95,055
     
(2,886
)
SBA pools
   
-
     
-
     
663
     
(11
)
   
663
     
(11
)
Totals
 
$
320,154
   
$
(5,976
)
 
$
68,406
   
$
(1,010
)
 
$
388,560
   
$
(6,986
)
 
                                               
December 31, 2016
                                               
U.S. Government sponsored agency
 
$
53,877
   
$
(498
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
53,877
   
$
(498
)
State and political subdivision
   
33,833
     
(1,417
)
   
-
     
-
     
33,833
     
(1,417
)
Residential mortgage backed security
   
143,344
     
(1,539
)
   
50,474
     
(785
)
   
193,818
     
(2,324
)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligation
   
8,413
     
(87
)
   
122
     
(2
)
   
8,535
     
(89
)
Commercial mortgage backed security
   
96,222
     
(3,157
)
   
-
     
-
     
96,222
     
(3,157
)
SBA pools
   
-
     
-
     
673
     
(9
)
   
673
     
(9
)
Totals
 
$
335,689
   
$
(6,698
)
 
$
51,269
   
$
(796
)
 
$
386,958
   
$
(7,494
)
 
                                               
Securities Held to Maturity:
                                               
March 31, 2017
                                               
SBA Pools
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
7,612
   
$
(342
)
 
$
7,612
   
$
(342
)
Totals
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
7,612
   
$
(342
)
 
$
7,612
   
$
(342
)
 
                                               
December 31, 2016
                                               
SBA Pools
 
$
8,613
   
$
(211
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
8,613
   
$
(211
)
Totals
 
$
8,613
   
$
(211
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
8,613
   
$
(211
)

As of March 31, 2017 the Company's security portfolio consisted of 125 securities, 90 of which were in an unrealized loss position. As of March 31, 2017, $388.6 million in investment securities had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of 1.77% of the Company's amortized cost basis.  Of these securities, $68.4 million had a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer with an aggregate depreciation of 1.45%.  The unrealized losses relate principally to the general change in interest rates and illiquidity, and not credit quality, that has occurred since the securities purchase dates, and such unrecognized losses or gains will continue to vary with general interest rate level fluctuations in the future.  As management does not intend to sell the securities, and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities, as of March 31, 2017, by contractual maturity are shown below.  Maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.

 
 
Available for Sale
   
Held to Maturity
 
 
 
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
One year or less
 
$
10,203
   
$
10,198
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
One to five years
   
41,111
     
40,791
     
-
     
-
 
Five to ten years
   
31,234
     
31,284
     
-
     
-
 
Over ten years
   
49,163
     
47,914
     
7,954
     
7,612
 
Subtotal
   
131,711
     
130,187
     
7,954
     
7,612
 
Residential mortgage backed security
   
196,125
     
193,831
     
-
     
-
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligation
   
14,069
     
14,049
     
-
     
-
 
Commercial mortgage backed security
   
115,810
     
113,022
                 
Total
 
$
457,715
   
$
451,089
   
$
7,954
   
$
7,612
 

Securities with carrying amounts of $84.9 million and $87.9 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, were pledged as collateral on public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

Note 6. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, loans consisted of:

 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
           
Commercial
 
$
74,637
   
$
69,161
 
Commercial real estate
   
407,317
     
405,900
 
Residential real estate
   
205,381
     
214,726
 
Construction real estate
   
73,128
     
75,972
 
Installment and other
   
19,547
     
21,053
 
Total loans
   
780,010
     
786,812
 
Unearned income
   
(1,354
)
   
(1,322
)
Gross loans
   
778,656
     
785,490
 
Allowance for loan losses
   
(14,187
)
   
(14,352
)
Net loans
 
$
764,469
   
$
771,138
 

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Loan Origination/Risk Management. The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk.  Management and the Board of Directors review and approve these policies and procedures on an annual basis.  A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management with reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and non-performing and potential problem loans.  Management has identified the following categories in its loan portfolios:
 
Commercial loans: These loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower's ability to operate profitably and prudently expand its business.  Underwriting standards are designed to promote relationship banking rather than transactional banking.  Management examines current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed.  Commercial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower.  The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value.  Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis.  In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

Commercial real estate loans: These loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans, in addition to those of other real estate loans.  These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate.  Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher original amounts than other types of loans and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan.  Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy.  The properties securing the Company's commercial real estate portfolio are geographically concentrated in the markets in which the Company operates.  Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, location and risk grade criteria.  The Company also utilizes third-party sources to provide insight and guidance about economic conditions and trends affecting market areas it serves.  In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans.  As of March 31, 2017, 26.0% of the outstanding principal balances of the Company's commercial real estate loans were secured by owner-occupied properties.

With respect to loans to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner occupied properties that the Company may originate from time to time, the Company generally requires the borrower to have had an existing relationship with the Company and have a proven record of success.

Construction real estate loans: These loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates and financial analysis of the developers and property owners.  Construction real estate loans are generally based upon estimates of costs and values associated with the completed project and often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project.  Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained.  These loans are monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.

Residential real estate loans: Underwriting standards for residential real estate and home equity loans are heavily influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, maximum loan-to-value levels, debt-to-income levels, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time and documentation requirements.

Installment loans: The Company originates consumer loans utilizing a credit scoring analysis to supplement the underwriting process.  To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed.  This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, minimizes risk.  Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis.

The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as the Company's policies and procedures, which include periodic internal reviews and reports to identify and address risk factors developing within the loan portfolio. The Company engages external independent loan reviews that assess and validate the credit risk program on a periodic basis.  Results of these reviews are presented to and reviewed by management and the Board of Directors.

The following table presents the contractual aging of the recorded investment in current and past due loans by class of loans as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, including nonaccrual loans:

 
 
Current
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Loans past
due 90 days
or more
   
Total Past
Due
   
Total
 
March 31, 2017
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial
 
$
73,666
   
$
602
   
$
15
   
$
354
   
$
971
   
$
74,637
 
Commercial real estate
   
405,821
     
-
     
188
     
1,308
     
1,496
     
407,317
 
Residential real estate
   
202,323
     
1,033
     
365
     
1,660
     
3,058
     
205,381
 
Construction real estate
   
67,979
     
256
     
202
     
4,691
     
5,149
     
73,128
 
Installment and other
   
19,345
     
49
     
150
     
3
     
202
     
19,547
 
Total loans
 
$
769,134
   
$
1,940
   
$
920
   
$
8,016
   
$
10,876
   
$
780,010
 
 
                                               
Nonaccrual loan classification, included above
 
$
8,192
   
$
212
   
$
555
   
$
7,756
   
$
8,523
   
$
16,715
 
 
                                               
December 31, 2016
                                               
Commercial
 
$
67,562
   
$
1,010
   
$
221
   
$
368
   
$
1,599
   
$
69,161
 
Commercial real estate
   
399,861
     
4,564
     
-
     
1,475
     
6,039
     
405,900
 
Residential real estate
   
208,200
     
3,089
     
1,355
     
2,082
     
6,526
     
214,726
 
Construction real estate
   
67,310
     
378
     
43
     
8,241
     
8,662
     
75,972
 
Installment and other
   
20,860
     
135
     
38
     
20
     
193
     
21,053
 
Total loans
 
$
763,793
   
$
9,176
   
$
1,657
   
$
12,186
   
$
23,019
   
$
786,812
 
 
                                               
Nonaccrual loan classification, included above
 
$
8,331
   
$
249
   
$
712
   
$
12,186
   
$
13,147
   
$
21,478
 

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The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest by class of loans as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
   
Loans past
due 90 days
or more and
still accruing
interest
   
Nonaccrual
   
Loans past
due 90 days
or more and
still accruing
interest
 
 
 
(In thousands)
                   
Commercial
 
$
917
   
$
-
   
$
1,192
   
$
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
3,623
     
-
     
5,823
     
-
 
Residential real estate
   
3,807
     
-
     
4,247
     
-
 
Construction real estate
   
8,359
     
258
     
10,159
     
-
 
Installment and other
   
9
     
3
     
57
     
-
 
Total
 
$
16,715
   
$
261
   
$
21,478
   
$
-
 

The Company utilizes an internal asset classification system as a means of reporting problem and potential problem loans.  Under the Company's risk rating system, problem and potential problem loans are classified as "Special Mention," "Substandard," and "Doubtful."  Substandard loans include those characterized by the likelihood that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.  Loans that do not currently expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but possess weaknesses that deserve management's close attention are deemed to be Special Mention.  Any time a situation warrants, the risk rating may be reviewed.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually are considered to be pass-rated loans.  The following table presents the risk category by class of loans based on the most recent analysis performed as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 
 
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
March 31, 2017
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial
 
$
65,170
   
$
444
   
$
9,023
   
$
-
   
$
74,637
 
Commercial real estate
   
382,452
     
11,493
     
13,372
     
-
     
407,317
 
Residential real estate
   
200,598
     
156
     
4,627
     
-
     
205,381
 
Construction real estate
   
62,042
     
1,210
     
9,876
     
-
     
73,128
 
Installment and other
   
19,500
     
4
     
43
     
-
     
19,547
 
Total
 
$
729,762
   
$
13,307
   
$
36,941
   
$
-
   
$
780,010
 
 
                                       
December 31, 2016
                                       
Commercial
 
$
56,611
   
$
1,046
   
$
11,504
   
$
-
   
$
69,161
 
Commercial real estate
   
380,777
     
11,573
     
13,550
     
-
     
405,900
 
Residential real estate
   
209,049
     
588
     
5,089
     
-
     
214,726
 
Construction real estate
   
60,848
     
5,378
     
9,746
     
-
     
75,972
 
Installment and other
   
20,983
     
4
     
66
     
-
     
21,053
 
Total
 
$
728,268
   
$
18,589
   
$
39,955
   
$
-
   
$
786,812
 

The following table shows all loans, including nonaccrual loans, by risk category and aging as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
March 31, 2017
(In thousands)
 
Current
 
$
728,326
   
$
13,050
   
$
27,758
   
$
-
   
$
769,134
 
Past due 30-59 days
   
1,247
     
-
     
693
     
-
     
1,940
 
Past due 60-89 days
   
186
     
-
     
734
     
-
     
920
 
Past due 90 days or more
   
3
     
257
     
7,756
     
-
     
8,016
 
Total
 
$
729,762
   
$
13,307
   
$
36,941
   
$
-
   
$
780,010
 
 
                                       
December 31, 2016
(In thousands)
 
Current
 
$
724,075
   
$
13,956
   
$
25,762
   
$
-
   
$
763,793
 
Past due 30-59 days
   
3,383
     
4,633
     
1,160
     
-
     
9,176
 
Past due 60-89 days
   
810
     
-
     
847
     
-
     
1,657
 
Past due 90 days or more
   
-
     
-
     
12,186
     
-
     
12,186
 
Total
 
$
728,268
   
$
18,589
   
$
39,955
   
$
-
   
$
786,812
 

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, nonaccrual loans totaling $13.9 million and $18.4 million were classified as Substandard, respectively.

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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, showing the unpaid principal balance, the recorded investment of the loan (reflecting any loans with partial charge-offs), and the amount of allowance for loan losses specifically allocated for these impaired loans (if any):

 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
Investment
 
Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
Investment
 
Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
 
 
 
(In thousands)
             
(In thousands)
           
With no related allowance recorded:
                               
Commercial
 
$
1,858
   
$
1,811
       
$
2,203
   
$
2,166
     
Commercial real estate
   
4,116
     
3,933
         
6,368
     
6,136
     
Residential real estate
   
5,012
     
4,425
         
5,176
     
4,494
     
Construction real estate
   
9,399
     
7,933
         
7,522
     
6,031
     
Installment and other
   
303
     
303
         
313
     
313
     
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial
   
13,884
     
13,882
   
$
526
     
13,988
     
13,988
   
$
350
 
Commercial real estate
   
6,330
     
6,330
     
897
     
6,376
     
6,376
     
911
 
Residential real estate
   
8,087
     
8,087
     
1,192
     
8,601
     
8,598
     
1,424
 
Construction real estate
   
3,167
     
3,167
     
220
     
5,288
     
5,251
     
237
 
Installment and other
   
377
     
377
     
39
     
433
     
433
     
88
 
Total
 
$
52,533
   
$
50,248
   
$
2,874
   
$
56,268
   
$
53,786
   
$
3,010
 

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, showing the average recorded investment and the interest income recognized:

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
   
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
 
$
1,989
   
$
14
   
$
8,091
   
$
106
 
Commercial real estate
   
5,035
     
10
     
1,317
     
16
 
Residential real estate
   
4,459
     
22
     
846
     
9
 
Construction real estate
   
6,982
     
88
     
2,423
     
29
 
Installment and other
   
308
     
3
     
335
     
4
 
With an allowance recorded:
                               
Commercial
   
13,935
     
186
     
16,681
     
257
 
Commercial real estate
   
6,353
     
67
     
19,364
     
285
 
Residential real estate
   
8,343
     
81
     
17,248
     
209
 
Construction real estate
   
4,209
     
40
     
8,696
     
110
 
Installment and other
   
405
     
3
     
685
     
5
 
Total
 
$
52,018
   
$
514
   
$
75,686
   
$
1,030
 

If nonaccrual loans outstanding had been current in accordance with their original terms, approximately $211.4 thousand and $502.2 thousand would have been recorded as loan interest income during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  Interest income recognized in the above table was primarily recognized on a cash basis.

Recorded investment balances in the above tables exclude accrued interest income and unearned income as such amounts were immaterial.

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Allowance for Loan Losses:

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:

 
 
Commercial
   
Commercial real estate
   
Residential real estate
   
Construction real estate
   
Installment and other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017:
                                         
Beginning balance
 
$
1,449
   
$
6,472
   
$
4,524
   
$
1,119
   
$
715
   
$
73
   
$
14,352
 
Provision (benefit) for loan losses
   
320
     
13
     
(209
)
   
(27
)
   
4
     
(71
)
   
30
 
Charge-offs
   
(186
)
   
-
     
(244
)
   
(16
)
   
(137
)
   
-
     
(583
)
Recoveries
   
173
     
88
     
55
     
10
     
62
     
-
     
388
 
Net charge-offs
   
(13
)
   
88
     
(189
)
   
(6
)
   
(75
)
   
-
     
(195
)
Ending balance
 
$
1,756
   
$
6,573
   
$
4,126
   
$
1,086
   
$
644
   
$
2
   
$
14,187
 
 
                                                       
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016:
                                                       
Beginning balance
 
$
2,442
   
$
6,751
   
$
6,082
   
$
1,143
   
$
940
   
$
34
   
$
17,392
 
Provision (benefit) for loan losses
   
(227
)
   
(41
)
   
359
     
2
     
(84
)
   
(9
)
   
-
 
Charge-offs
   
(181
)
   
(4
)
   
(324
)
   
(18
)
   
(170
)
   
-
     
(697
)
Recoveries
   
351
     
14
     
37
     
97
     
111
     
-
     
610
 
Net charge-offs
   
170
     
10
     
(287
)
   
79
     
(59
)
   
-
     
(87
)
Ending balance
 
$
2,385
   
$
6,720
   
$
6,154
   
$
1,224
   
$
797
   
$
25
   
$
17,305
 
 
                                                       

Allocation of the allowance for loan losses (as well as the total loans in each allocation method), disaggregated on the basis of the Company's impairment methodology, is as follows:

 
 
Commercial
   
Commercial real estate
   
Residential real estate
   
Construction real estate
   
Installment and other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
March 31, 2017
 
(In thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses allocated to:
                                         
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
526
   
$
897
   
$
1,192
   
$
220
   
$
39
   
$
-
   
$
2,874
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   
1,230
     
5,676
     
2,934
     
866
     
605
     
2
     
11,313
 
Ending balance
 
$
1,756
   
$
6,573
   
$
4,126
   
$
1,086
   
$
644
   
$
2
   
$
14,187
 
Loans:
                                                       
 Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
15,693
   
$
10,263
   
$
12,512
   
$
11,100
   
$
680
   
$
-
   
$
50,248
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
58,944
     
397,054
     
192,869
     
62,028
     
18,867
     
-
     
729,762
 
Total ending loans balance
 
$
74,637
   
$
407,317
   
$
205,381
   
$
73,128
   
$
19,547
   
$
-
   
$
780,010
 
 
                                                       
December 31, 2016
                                                       
Allowance for loan losses allocated to:
                                                       
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
350
   
$
911
   
$
1,424
   
$
237
   
$
88
   
$
-
   
$
3,010
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   
1,099
     
5,561
     
3,100
     
882
     
627
     
73
     
11,342
 
Ending balance
 
$
1,449
   
$
6,472
   
$
4,524
   
$
1,119
   
$
715
   
$
73
   
$
14,352
 
Loans:
                                                       
 Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
16,154
   
$
12,512
   
$
13,092
   
$
11,282
   
$
746
   
$
-
   
$
53,786
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
53,007
     
393,388
     
201,634
     
64,690
     
20,307
     
-
     
733,026
 
Total ending loans balance
 
$
69,161
   
$
405,900
   
$
214,726
   
$
75,972
   
$
21,053
   
$
-
   
$
786,812
 

Troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") are defined as those loans where: (1) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (2) the restructuring includes a concession by the Bank to the borrower.

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The following table presents loans restructured during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
Specific
reserves
allocated
 
Construction real estate
   
1
   
$
10
   
$
10
   
$
-
 
Total
   
1
   
$
10
   
$
10
   
$
-
 

There were no loans restructured during the three months ended March 31, 2016.
 
The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Specific
reserves
allocated
 
Construction real estate
   
1
   
$
61
   
$
-
 
Total
   
1
   
$
61
   
$
-
 

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Specific
reserves
allocated
 
Construction real estate
   
2
   
$
807
   
$
10
 
Total
   
2
   
$
807
   
$
10
 

Impairment analyses are prepared on TDRs in conjunction with the normal allowance for loan loss process. TDRs did not require any specific reserves at the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. TDRs resulted in charge-offs of $19.6 thousand and $36.8 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  The TDRs that subsequently defaulted required a provision of $0 and $10 thousand to the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The following table presents total TDRs, both in accrual and nonaccrual status:

 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
Number of contracts
   
Amount
   
Number of contracts
   
Amount
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Accrual
 
$
126
   
$
36,383
   
$
127
   
$
35,158
 
Nonaccrual
   
23
     
6,267
     
23
     
7,909
 
Total
 
$
149
   
$
42,650
   
$
150
   
$
43,067
 

              Specific reserves on TDRs at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $2.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2017, the Bank had a total of $1.6 million in commitments to lend additional funds on four commercial loans classified as TDRs.

Loan principal balances to executive officers and directors of the Company were $324.0 thousand and $347.8 thousand as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  Total credit available, including companies in which these individuals have management control or beneficial ownership, was $494.8 million and $513.6 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  An analysis of the activity related to these loans as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is as follows:

 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Balance, beginning
 
$
348
   
$
1,933
 
Additions
   
-
     
158
 
Changes in Board composition
   
-
     
(648
)
Principal payments and other reductions
   
(24
)
   
(1,095
)
Balance, ending
 
$
324
   
$
348
 

Note 7. Loan Servicing and Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSRs")

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  The unpaid balance of these loans as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is summarized as follows:

 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for:
       
Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae")
 
$
747,964
   
$
780,348
 
Totals
 
$
747,964
   
$
780,348
 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, substantially all of the loans serviced for others had a contractual servicing fee of 0.25% on the unpaid principal balance.  These fees are recorded as "mortgage loan servicing fees" under "noninterest income" on the consolidated statements of operations.

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Late fees on the loans serviced for others totaled $18 thousand and $36 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  These fees are recorded included in "noninterest income" on the consolidated statements of operations.

Custodial balances on deposit at the Bank in connection with the foregoing loan servicing were approximately $7.0 million and $4.8 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  There were no custodial balances on deposit with other financial institutions as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

An analysis of changes in the MSR asset for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 follows:

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
7,903
   
$
8,777
 
Servicing rights originated and capitalized
   
-
     
158
 
Amortization
   
(299
)
   
(321
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
7,604
   
$
8,614
 

Below is an analysis of changes in the MSR asset valuation allowance for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
(998
)
 
$
(1,895
)
Aggregate reduction credited to operations
   
90
     
210
 
Aggregate additions charged to operations
   
(29
)
   
(1,060
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
(937
)
 
$
(2,745
)

The fair values of the MSRs were $6.7 million and $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

A valuation allowance is used to recognize impairments of MSRs.  An MSR is considered impaired when the fair value of the MSR is below the amortized book value of the MSR.  MSRs are accounted for by risk tranche, with the interest rate and term of the underlying loan being the primary strata used in distinguishing the tranches.  Each tranche is evaluated separately for impairment.

The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the MSRs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Weighted Average Public Securities Association (PSA) speed
 
191.96%
 
 
193.93%
Weighted Average Discount rate
 
10.50
 
 
10.50
Weighted Average Earnings rate
 
2.05
 
 
1.97

Note 8. Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO")

OREO consists of property acquired due to foreclosure on real estate loans. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, total OREO consisted of:

 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,014
   
$
2,181
 
Residential real estate
   
2,509
     
2,734
 
Construction real estate
   
3,468
     
3,521
 
Total
 
$
7,991
   
$
8,436
 

The following table presents a summary of OREO activity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
8,436
   
$
8,346
 
Transfers in at fair value
   
433
     
1,543
 
Write-down of value
   
(82
)
   
-
 
Gain (loss) on disposal
   
321
     
213
 
Cash received upon disposition
   
(1,117
)
   
(928
)
Sales financed by loans
   
-
     
(971
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
7,991
   
$
8,203
 

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Note 9. Deposits

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, deposits consisted of:

 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
(In thousands )
 
Demand deposits, noninterest bearing
 
$
163,110
   
$
181,974
 
NOW and money market accounts
   
429,775
     
405,268
 
Savings deposits
   
413,735
     
407,606
 
Time certificates, $250,000 or more
   
25,606
     
28,531
 
Other time certificates
   
174,258
     
191,710
 
Total
 
$
1,206,484
   
$
1,215,089
 

Deposits from executive officers, directors and their affiliates as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

Note 10. Borrowings

Notes payable to the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were secured by a blanket assignment of mortgage loans or other collateral acceptable to FHLB, and generally had a fixed rate of interest, interest payable monthly and principal due at end of term, unless otherwise noted. As of March 31, 2017, $784.7 thousand in loans were pledged under the blanket assignment. Investment securities are held in safekeeping at the FHLB with $2.3 million pledged as collateral for outstanding advances and letters of credit. An additional $99.7 million in advances is available based on the March 31, 2017 value of the remaining unpledged investment securities.

The following table details borrowings as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 Maturity Date
Rate
 
 Type
 Principal due
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
   
 
    
(In thousands)
 
April 27, 2021
   
6.343
%
 Fixed
 At maturity
   
2,300
     
2,300
 
 
       
    
 Total
 
$
2,300
   
$
2,300
 

Note 11. Junior Subordinated Debt

The following table presents details on the junior subordinated debt as of March 31, 2017:

 
 
Trust I
   
Trust III
   
Trust IV
   
Trust V
 
 
       
(Dollars in thousands)
       
Date of Issue
 
March 23, 2000
   
May 11, 2004
   
June 29, 2005
   
September 21, 2006
 
Amount of trust preferred securities issued
 
$
10,000
   
$
6,000
   
$
10,000
   
$
10,000
 
Rate on trust preferred securities
   
10.875
%
 
3.7546% (variable)
     
6.88
%
 
2.7812% (variable)
 
Maturity
 
March 8, 2030
   
September 8, 2034
   
November 23, 2035
   
December 15, 2036
 
Date of first redemption
 
March 8, 2010
   
September 8, 2009
   
August 23, 2010
   
September 15, 2011
 
Common equity securities issued
 
$
310
   
$
186
   
$
310
   
$
310
 
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures owed
 
$
10,310
   
$
6,186
   
$
10,310
   
$
10,310
 
Rate on junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
   
10.875
%
 
3.7546% (variable)
     
6.88
%
 
2.7812% (variable)
 

On the dates of issue indicated above, the Trusts, being Delaware statutory business trusts, issued trust preferred securities (the "trust preferred securities") in the amount and at the rate indicated above.  These securities represent preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the Trusts.  The trust preferred securities will mature on the dates indicated, and are redeemable in whole or in part at the option of Trinity, with the approval of the FRB.  The Trusts also issued common equity securities to Trinity in the amounts indicated above.  The Trusts used the proceeds of the offering of the trust preferred securities to purchase junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (the "debentures") issued by Trinity, which have terms substantially similar to the trust preferred securities.

Trinity has the right to defer payments of interest on the debentures at any time or from time to time for a period of up to ten consecutive semi-annual periods (or twenty consecutive quarterly periods in the case of Trusts with quarterly interest payments) with respect to each interest payment deferred.  During a period of deferral, unpaid accrued interest is compounded.

Under the terms of the debentures, under certain circumstances of default or if Trinity has elected to defer interest on the debentures, Trinity may not, with certain exceptions, declare or pay any dividends or distributions on its common stock or purchase or acquire any of its common stock.

In the second quarter of 2013, Trinity began to defer the interest payments on $37.1 million of junior subordinated debentures that are held by the Trusts that it controls.  Interest accrued and unpaid to securities holders totaled $9.8 million as of December 31, 2016. In the first quarter of 2017, upon receiving regualtory approval, all deferred interest was paid in full and the Company is no longer deferring interest payments on the junior subordinated debentures.  As of March 31, 2017, there was $172.8 thousand in interest accrued and unpaid to security holders.

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company's trust preferred securities, subject to certain limitations, qualified as Tier 1 Capital for regulatory capital purposes.

Payments of distributions on the trust preferred securities and payments on redemption of the trust preferred securities are guaranteed by Trinity.  Trinity also entered into an agreement as to expenses and liabilities with the Trusts pursuant to which it agreed, on a subordinated basis, to pay any costs, expenses or liabilities of the Trusts other than those arising under the trust preferred securities.  The obligations of Trinity under the junior subordinated debentures, the related indenture, the trust agreement establishing the Trusts, the guarantee and the agreement as to expenses and liabilities, in the aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by Trinity of the Trusts' obligations under the trust preferred securities.

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Note 12. Income Taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $526 thousand.  There was no income tax expense or benefit recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2016 because the Company had a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets on that date.

A deferred tax asset ("DTA") or liability is recognized to reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting purposes.  A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a net deferred tax asset will not be realized.  As discussed in Note 14 "Income Taxes" in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the 2016 Form 10-K, the Company had a valuation allowance on part of the net DTAs, most of which was reversed during 2016.  As of March 31, 2017 there remained a $387 thousand valuation allowance.

Note 13. Commitments and Off-Balance-Sheet Activities

Credit-related financial instruments: The Company is a party to credit-related commitments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These credit-related commitments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit.  Such credit-related commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company's exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these credit-related commitments.  The Company follows the same credit policies in making credit-related commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the following credit-related commitments were outstanding:

 
Contract Amount
 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit
 
$
131,178
   
$
118,252
 
Commercial and standby letters of credit
   
7,043
     
7,152
 
Commitments to make loans
   
-
     
5,835
 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.  The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon.  Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank, is based on management's credit evaluation of the customer.  Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit, revolving credit lines and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers.  Overdraft protection agreements are uncollateralized, but most other unfunded commitments have collateral.  These unfunded lines of credit usually do not contain a specified maturity date and may not necessarily be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Bank is committed.

The Company had outstanding loan commitments, excluding undisbursed portions of loans in process and equity lines of credit, of approximately $131.2 million as of March 31, 2017 and $125.4 million as of December 31, 2016, respectively.  Of these commitments outstanding, the breakdown between fixed rate and adjustable rate loans is as follows:

 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Fixed rate
 
$
30,054
   
$
19,663
 
Adjustable rate
   
101,124
     
105,741
 
Total
 
$
131,178
   
$
125,404
 

The fixed loan commitments as of March 31, 2017 have interest rates ranging from 2.3% to 5.5% and maturities ranging from on demand to 9 years.

FHLB requires a blanket assignment of mortgage loans or other collateral acceptable to the FHLB to secure the Company's short and long-term borrowings from FHLB.  The amount of collateral with the FHLB at March 31, 2017 was $102.0 million.

Commercial and standby letters of credit are conditional credit-related commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements.  Essentially all letters of credit issued have expiration dates within one year.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.  The Bank generally holds collateral supporting those credit-related commitments, if deemed necessary.  In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, the Bank would be required to fund the credit-related commitment.  The maximum potential amount of future payments the Bank could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount shown in the summary above.  If the credit-related commitment is funded, the Bank would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer.  As of both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $575 thousand had been recorded as liabilities for the Company's potential losses under these credit-related commitments.  The fair value of these credit-related commitments is approximately equal to the fees collected when granting these letters of credit.  These fees collected were $22 thousand and $26 thousand as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and are included in "other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets.

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Note 14. Preferred Equity Issues

The Company had no outstanding preferred shares as of March 31, 2017 as all outstanding preferred shares were either redeemed or converted to non-voting common stock in the first quarter of 2017, as further described below.

On March 27, 2009, the Company issued two series of preferred stock to the U.S. Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program ("CPP").  On December 19, 2016, the Company issued 82,862 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to a private placement.  Below is a table disclosing the information on the three series as of December 31, 2016:

 
 
Number
of shares
issued
 
Dividend rate
   
Liquidation
value per
share
   
Original
cost, in
thousands
 
Series A cumulative perpetual preferred shares
   
35,539
 
5% for first 5 years; thereafter 9%
   
$
1,000.00
   
$
33,437
 
Series B cumulative perpetual preferred shares
   
1,777
     
9
%
   
1,000.00
     
2,102
 
Series C cumulative perpetual convertible preferred shares
   
82,862
     
-
     
475.00
     
39,359
 

The difference between the liquidation value of the preferred stock and the original cost is accreted (for the Series B Preferred Stock) or amortized (for the Series A Preferred Stock) over 10 years and is reflected, on a net basis, as an increase to the carrying value of preferred stock and decrease to retained earnings.  For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, a net amount of $398 thousand and $44 thousand, respectively, was recorded for amortization.

Dividends and discount accretion on preferred stock reduce the amount of net income available to common shareholders.  For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 the total of these amounts were $771 thousand and $1 million, respectively.

Private Placement to Certain Institutional and Accredited Investors
On December 19, 2016, the Company closed its previously announced $52 million private placement with Castle Creek Capital Partners VI, L.P. ("Castle Creek"), Patriot Financial Partners II, L.P., Patriot Financial Partners Parallel II, L.P. (collectively, "Patriot") and Strategic Value Bank Partners, L.P., through its fund Strategic Value Investors LP, pursuant to which the Company issued 2,661,239 shares of its common stock, no par value per share, at $4.75 per share, and 82,862 shares of a new series of convertible perpetual non-voting preferred stock, Series C, no par value per share, at $475.00 per share ("Series C Preferred Stock"). The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the private placement to redeem its outstanding Series A Preferred Stock (as defined below) and Series B Preferred Stock (as defined below), which it completed on January 25, 2017, and used the remaining net proceeds to pay the deferred interest on its trust preferred securities, and for general corporate purposes. 
In connection with the private placement and in accordance with the terms of a stock purchase agreement, dated September 9, 2016 (the "Stock Purchase Agreement"), the Company entered into a registration rights agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement") with each of Castle Creek and Patriot. Pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company has agreed to file a resale registration statement for the purpose of registering the resale of the shares of the Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock issued in the private placement and the underlying shares of Common Stock or non-voting Common Stock into which the shares of Series C Preferred Stock are convertible, as appropriate. The Company is obligated to file the registration statement no later than the third anniversary after the closing of the private placement.
Pursuant to the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement, Castle Creek and Patriot entered into side letter agreements with us.  Under the terms of the side letter agreements, each of Castle Creek and Patriot is entitled to have one representative appointed to our Board of Directors for so long as such investor, together with its respective affiliates, owns, in the aggregate, 5% or more of all of our outstanding shares of common stock (including shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock or non-voting common stock).
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock
On March 27, 2009, Trinity participated in the TARP Capital Purchase Program by issuing 35,539 shares of Trinity's Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A Preferred Stock to the Treasury for a purchase price of $35.5 million in cash and issued warrants that were immediately exercised by the Treasury for 1,777 shares of Trinity's Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock.  Using part of the proceeds from the private placement described above, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock effective January 25, 2017.
Conversion of Series C Preferred Stock to Non-Voting Common Stock
At December 31, 2016, the Company had outstanding 82,862 shares of Series C Preferred Stock that were issued in connection with the private placement.  Following shareholder approval of an amendment to the Company's articles of incorporation to authorize a class of non-voting common stock, and the subsequent filing of such amendment with the New Mexico Secretary of State, all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock were automatically converted into 8,286,200 shares of non-voting common stock at a conversion price of $4.75 per share of non-voting common stock pursuant to the private placement.  This conversion was completed on February 2, 2017.  The non-voting common stock will rank pari passu with the Company's voting common stock with respect to the payment of dividends or distributions.

Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments

In the normal course of business, the Bank uses a variety of financial instruments to service the financial needs of customers and to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates.  Derivative instruments that the Bank may use as part of its interest rate risk management strategy include mandatory forward delivery commitments and rate lock commitments.

As a result of using derivative instruments, the Bank has potential exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties.  The Bank manages this credit risk by spreading the credit risk among counterparties that the Company believes are well established and financially strong and by placing contractual limits on the amount of unsecured credit risk from any single counterparty.  The Bank's exposure to credit risk in the event of default by a counterparty is the current cost of replacing the contracts net of any available margins retained by the Bank.  However, if the borrower defaults on the commitment the Bank requires the borrower to cover these costs.

The Company's had no derivative instruments outstanding as of March 31, 2017.

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Note 16. Fair Value Measurements

ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.  The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs.  An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction.  Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.

The Company uses valuation techniques that are consistent with the sales comparison approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach.  The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities.  The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert expected future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present value amount on a discounted basis.  The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).  Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.  In that regard, ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

While management believes the Company's valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.  Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally coincides with the Company's monthly and/or quarterly valuation process.

Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Securities Available for Sale. The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by quoted prices in active markets, when available.  If quoted market prices are not available, the fair value is determined by a matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.

Derivatives. Derivative assets and liabilities represent interest rate contracts between the Company and loan customers, and between the Company and outside parties to whom it has made a commitment to sell residential mortgage loans at a set interest rate.  These are valued based upon the differential between the interest rates upon the inception of the contract and the current market interest rates for similar products.  Changes in fair value are recorded in current earnings.

The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets and off-balance-sheet instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

March 31, 2017
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Financial Assets:
               
Investment securities available for sale:
               
U.S. Government sponsored agency
 
$
78,989
   
$
-
   
$
78,989
   
$
-
 
States and political subdivision
   
50,535
     
-
     
50,535
     
-
 
Residential mortgage backed security
   
193,831
     
-
     
193,831
     
-
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligation
   
14,049
     
-
     
14,049
     
-
 
Commercial mortgage backed security
   
113,022
     
-
     
113,022
     
-
 
SBA Pools
   
663
     
-
     
663
     
-
 
Total
 
$
451,089
   
$
-
   
$
451,089
   
$
-
 

December 31, 2016
               
 
               
Financial Assets:
               
Investment securities available for sale:
               
U.S. Government sponsored agency
 
$
68,828
   
$
-
   
$
68,828
   
$
-
 
States and political subdivision
   
37,343
     
-
     
37,343
     
-
 
Residential mortgage backed security
   
203,819
     
-
     
203,819
     
-
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligation
   
14,816
     
-
     
14,816
     
-
 
Commercial mortgage backed security
   
114,172
     
-
     
114,172
     
-
 
SBA Pools
   
672
     
-
     
672
     
-
 
Total
 
$
439,650
   
$
-
   
$
439,650
   
$
-
 

There were no financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for which the Company used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the periods presented in these financial statements.  There were no transfers between the levels used on any asset classes during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or the year ended December 31, 2016.
 
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP.

Impaired Loans. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired.  Once a loan is identified as impaired, management measures the amount of that impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 310.  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.

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In accordance with ASC Topic 820, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria.  For collateral dependent impaired loans, the Company obtains a current independent appraisal of loan collateral.  Other valuation techniques are used as well, including internal valuations, comparable property analysis and contractual sales information.

OREO. OREO is adjusted to fair value at the time the loans are transferred to OREO. Subsequently, OREO is carried at the lower of the carrying value or fair value. Fair value is determined based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management's estimation of the value of the collateral. The fair value of OREO was computed based on third party appraisals, which are level 3 valuation inputs.

As of March 31, 2017, impaired loans with a carrying value of $31.8 million had a valuation allowance of $2.9 million. As of December 31, 2016, impaired loans with a carrying value of $34.6 million had a valuation allowance of $3.0 million recorded during 2016.

In the table below, OREO had write-downs during the three months ended March 31, 2017 of $82 thousand.  In the table below, OREO had writedowns during the year ended December 31, 2016 of $63 thousand.  The valuation adjustments on OREO have been recorded through earnings.

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are included in the table below:

`
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2017
                       
Financial Assets
                       
Impaired loans
 
$
28,969
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
28,969
 
MSRs
   
6,667
     
-
     
-
     
6,667
 
Financial Assets
                               
OREO
   
584
     
-
     
-
     
584
 
                                 
December 31, 2016
                               
Financial Assets
                               
Impaired loans
 
$
31,636
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
31,636
 
MSRs
   
6,905
     
-
     
-
     
6,905
 
Non-Financial Assets
                               
OREO
   
582
     
-
     
-
     
582
 

See Note 7 for assumptions used to determine the fair value of MSRs.  Assumptions used to determine impaired loans and OREO are presented below by classification, measured at fair value and on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 
 
Fair value
 
 Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s)
 Adjustment Range,
Weighted Average
March 31, 2017
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
   
Impaired loans
     
 
 
    
Commercial
 
$
13,356
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(0.00)% to (150.00)%, (6.31)%
Commercial real estate
   
5,433
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(4.25) to (7.62), (5.96)
Residential real estate
   
6,895
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(3.13) to (37.50), (6.77)
Construction real estate
   
2,947
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(4.00) to (40.00), (7.36)
Installment and other
   
338
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(4.13) to (8.00), (6.58)
Total impaired loans
 
$
28,969
 
 
 
   
OREO
       
 
 
     
Residential real estate
 
$
584
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(3.16)% to (23.08)%,(12.29)%
     
584
         

December 31, 2016
     
 
 
    
Impaired loans
     
 
 
    
Commercial
 
$
13,638
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(0.00)% to (7.75)%, (5.79)%
Commercial real estate
   
5,465
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(4.25) to (7.62), (5.96)
Residential real estate
   
7,174
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(3.13) to (37.50), (6.73)
Construction real estate
   
5,014
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(4.00) to (7.50), (5.79)
Installment and other
   
345
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(0.00) to (37.50), (7.70)
Total impaired loans
 
$
31,636
 
 
 
   
OREO
       
 
 
     
Residential real estate
   
483
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(3.16) to (11.76) (9.29)
Construction real estate
   
99
 
Sales comparison
Adjustments for differences of comparable sales
(12.00) to (12.00) (12.00)
Total OREO
 
$
582
 
 
 
   

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Fair Value Assumptions

ASC Topic 825 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis.  The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair values of its other financial instruments:

Cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits with banks: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet approximate fair value and are classified as Level 1.

Securities purchased under resell agreements: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet approximate fair value and are classified as Level 1.

Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2), using matrix pricing. Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique commonly used to price debt securities that are not actively traded, values debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). See below for additional discussion of Level 3 valuation methodologies and significant inputs.

Non-marketable equity securities:  It is not practical to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Loans held for sale: The fair values disclosed are based upon the values of loans with similar characteristics purchased in secondary mortgage markets and are classified as Level 3.

Loans: For those variable-rate loans that reprice frequently with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  The fair values for fixed rate and all other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality.  The fair value of loans is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

Noninterest-bearing deposits: The fair values disclosed are equal to their balance sheet carrying amounts, which represent the amount payable on demand, and are classified as Level 1.

Interest-bearing deposits: The fair values disclosed for deposits with no defined maturities are equal to their carrying amounts, which represent the amounts payable on demand, and are classified as Level 2.  The carrying amounts for variable rate, fixed term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date.  Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on similar certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Long-term borrowings: The fair values of the Company's long-term borrowings (other than deposits) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements, and are classified as Level 2.

Junior subordinated debt: The fair values of the Company's junior subordinated debt are estimated based on the quoted market prices, when available, of the related trust preferred security instruments, or are estimated based on the quoted market prices of comparable trust preferred securities, and are classified as Level 3.

Off-balance-sheet instruments: Fair values for the Company's off-balance-sheet lending commitments in the form of letters of credit are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements.  It is the opinion of management that the fair value of these commitments would approximate their carrying value, if drawn upon, and are classified as Level 2.

Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value resulting in a Level 2 or Level 3 classification.

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The carrying amount and estimated fair values of other financial instruments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 
 
Carrying amount
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2017
                             
Financial assets:
                             
Cash and due from banks
 
$
12,716
   
$
12,716
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
12,716
 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
   
33,981
     
33,981
     
-
     
-
     
33,981
 
Securities purchased under resell agreements
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Investments:
                                       
Available for sale
   
451,089
     
-
     
451,089
     
-
     
451,089
 
Held to maturity
   
7,954
     
-
     
7,612
     
-
     
7,612
 
Non-marketable equity securities
   
3,621
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Loans held for sale
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Loans, net
   
764,469
     
-
     
-
     
762,364
     
762,364
 
Accrued interest receivable on securities
   
1,678
     
-
     
1,678
     
-
     
1,678
 
Accrued interest receivable on loans
   
3,784
     
-
     
-
     
3,784
     
3,784
 
Accrued interest receivable other
   
6
                     
6
     
6
 
 
                                       
Off-balance-sheet instruments:
                                       
Loan commitments and standby letters of credit
 
$
22
   
$
-
   
$
22
   
$
-
   
$
22
 
 
                                       
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Non-interest bearing deposits
 
$
163,110
   
$
163,110
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
163,110
 
Interest bearing deposits
   
1,043,374
     
-
     
1,047,962
     
-
     
1,047,962
 
Borrowings
   
2,300
     
-
     
2,802
     
-
     
2,802
 
Junior subordinated debt
   
36,931
     
-
     
-
     
21,380
     
21,380
 
Accrued interest payable
   
406
     
-
     
233
     
173
     
406
 

December 31, 2016
                             
Financial assets:
                             
Cash and due from banks
 
$
13,537
   
$
13,537
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
13,537
 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
   
105,798
     
105,798
     
-
     
-
     
105,798
 
Securities purchased under resell agreements
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Investments:
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Available for sale
   
439,650
     
-
     
439,650
     
-
     
439,650
 
Held to maturity
   
8,824
     
-
     
8,613
     
-
     
8,613
 
Non-marketable equity securities
   
3,812
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Loans held for sale
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Loans, net
   
771,138
     
-
     
-
     
770,254
     
770,254
 
Accrued interest receivable on securities
   
1,873
     
-
     
1,873
     
-
     
1,873
 
Accrued interest receivable on loans
   
3,874
     
-
     
-
     
3,874
     
3,874
 
Accrued interest receivable other
   
296
     
-
     
-
     
296
     
296
 
 
                                       
Off-balance-sheet instruments:
                                       
Loan commitments and standby letters of credit
 
$
26
   
$
-
   
$
26
   
$
-
   
$
26
 
 
                                       
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Non-interest bearing deposits
 
$
181,974
   
$
181,974
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
181,974
 
Interest bearing deposits
   
1,033,115
     
-
     
1,040,560
     
-
     
1,040,560
 
Long-term borrowings
   
2,300
     
-
     
2,698
     
-
     
2,698
 
Junior subordinated debt
   
37,116
     
-
     
-
     
20,582
     
20,582
 
Accrued interest payable
   
10,119
     
-
     
270
     
9,849
     
10,119
 

Note 17. Regulatory Matters

The payment of dividends by any financial institution is affected by the requirement to maintain adequate capital pursuant to applicable capital adequacy guidelines and regulations, and a financial institution generally is prohibited from paying any dividends if, following payment thereof, the institution would be undercapitalized.

The Company is subject to statutory and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends and generally cannot pay dividends that exceed its net income or which may weaken its financial health.  The Company's primary source of cash is dividends from the Bank.  Generally, the Bank is subject to certain restrictions on dividends that it may declare without prior regulatory approval.  The Bank cannot pay dividends in any calendar year that, in the aggregate, exceed the Bank's year-to-date net income plus its retained income for the two preceding years.  Additionally, the Bank cannot pay dividends that are in excess of the amount that would result in the Bank falling below the minimum required for capital adequacy purposes.
 
Trinity was placed under a Written Agreement by the FRB on September 26, 2013. The Written Agreement requires Trinity to serve as a source of strength to the Bank and restricts Trinity's ability, without written approval of the FRB, to make payments on the Company's junior subordinated debentures, incur or increase any debt, issue dividends and other capital distributions or to repurchase or redeem any Trinity stock. Additionally, the Bank was similarly prohibited from paying dividends to Trinity under the Formal Agreement issued by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") on November 30, 2012 and under the Consent Order, which replaced the Formal Agreement, issued on December 17, 2013. The Consent Order requires that the Bank maintain certain capital ratios and receive approval from the OCC prior to declaring dividends.  The Company and the Bank are taking actions to address the provisions of the enforcement actions.

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and additional discretionary—actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company's and the Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items are calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company's and the Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.  Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

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Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to average assets (as defined in the regulations).  The Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

The statutory requirements and actual amounts and ratios for the Company and the Bank are presented below:

 
 
Actual
   
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
   
To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective action
provisions
   
Minimum Levels
Under Order
Provisions
 
 
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2017
                                               
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):
                                               
Consolidated
 
$
143,350
     
16.0156
%
 
$
71,605
     
8.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
137,778
     
15.3694
%
   
71,716
     
8.00
%
 
$
89,644
     
10.00
%
 
$
98,609
     
11.00
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
122,294
     
13.6632
%
   
53,704
     
6.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,517
     
14.1132
%
   
53,787
     
6.00
%
   
71,716
     
8.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
97,821
     
10.9289
%
   
40,278
     
4.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,517
     
14.1132
%
   
40,340
     
4.50
%
   
58,269
     
6.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Tier 1 leverage (to average assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
122,294
     
9.0656
%
   
53,960
     
4.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,517
     
9.3414
%
   
54,175
     
4.00
%
   
67,718
     
5.00
%
   
108,349
     
8.00
%

N/A—not applicable

 
 
Actual
   
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
   
To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective action
provisions
   
Minimum Levels
Under Order
Provisions
 
 
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2016
                                               
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):
                                               
Consolidated
 
$
178,906
     
20.0509
%
 
$
71,381
     
8.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
137,873
     
15.3793
%
   
71,719
     
8.00
%
 
$
89,649
     
10.00
%
 
$
98,614
     
11.00
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
167,290
     
18.7490
%
   
53,536
     
6.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,598
     
14.1216
%
   
53,789
     
6.00
%
   
71,719
     
8.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
60,840
     
6.8186
%
   
40,152
     
4.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,598
     
14.1216
%
   
40,342
     
4.50
%
   
58,272
     
6.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Tier 1 leverage (to average assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
167,290
     
12.0120
%
   
35,690
     
4.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,598
     
9.1596
%
   
35,859
     
4.00
%
   
44,824
     
5.00
%
   
71,719
     
8.00
%

N/A - not applicable

While the Bank's capital ratios fall into the category of "well-capitalized," the Bank cannot be considered "well-capitalized" due to the requirement to meet and maintain a specific capital level in the Consent Order pursuant to the prompt corrective action rules. The Bank is required to maintain (i) a leverage ratio of Tier 1 Capital to total assets of at least 8%; and (ii) a ratio of Total Capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 11%. As of  March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the Bank was in compliance with these requirements.

Trinity and the Bank are also required to maintain a "capital conservation buffer" of 2.5% above the regulatory minimum risk-based capital requirements. The purpose of the conservation buffer is to ensure that banks maintain a buffer of capital that can be used to absorb losses during periods of financial and economic stress.  The capital conservation buffer began to be phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase by that amount each year until fully implemented in January 2019.  An institution would be subject to limitations on certain activities, including payment of dividends, share repurchases and discretionary bonuses to executive officers, if its capital level is below the buffered ratio. Factoring in the fully phased-in conservation buffer increases the minimum ratios described above to 7.0% for Common Equity Tier 1, 8.5% for Tier 1 Capital and 10.5% for Total Capital. At March 31, 2017 the Bank's capital conservation buffer was 7.3694% and the consolidated capital conservation buffer was 6.4289%.  At December 31, 2016 the Bank's capital conservation buffer was 7.3793% and the consolidated capital conservation buffer was 2.3186%.

 



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

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations analyzes the major elements of the Company's balance sheets and statements of income. This section should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q") and with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and other detailed information appearing elsewhere in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 ("Form 10-K").

Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains, and future oral and written statements of the Company and its management may contain, forward-looking statements, within the meaning of such term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of the Company.  Forward-looking statements, which are based upon the reasonable beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the Company's management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should" or other similar expressions.  Additionally, all statements in this Form 10-Q, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events, except as required by law.

The Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. The factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements and could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries are detailed in the "Risk Factors" section included under Item 1A of Part I of the 2016 Form 10-K.  These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

Overview

Trinity Capital Corporation, a bank holding company organized under the laws of the State of New Mexico, is the sole stockholder of Los Alamos National Bank (the "Bank"), a national banking organization created under the laws of the United States of America.  The Bank is regulated by the OCC. Trinity is also the sole shareholder of Title Guarantee & Insurance Company ("Title Guarantee").  The Bank is the sole stockholder of TCC Advisors Corporation ("TCC Advisors"), the sole member of Triscensions ABQ, LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company, and the sole member of FNM Investment Fund IV, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("FNM Investment Fund IV").  The Bank is also a member of Cottonwood Technology Group, LLC ("Cottonwood"), a management consulting and counseling company for technology startup companies, which is also designed to manage venture capital funds. FNM Investment Fund IV is a member of Finance New Mexico—Investor Series IV, LLC, a New Mexico Limited Liability Company ("FNM CDE IV"), an entity created by the Bank to fund loans and investments in a New Market Tax Credit project.

The Bank provides a full range of financial services for deposit customers and lends money to creditworthy borrowers at competitive interest rates.  The Bank's products include certificates of deposit, checking and saving accounts, on-line banking, Individual Retirement Accounts, loans, mortgage loan servicing, trust and investment services, international services and safe deposit boxes.  These business activities make up the Bank's three key processes: investment of funds, generation of funds and service-for-fee income.  The profitability of operations depends primarily on the Bank's net interest income, which is the difference between total interest earned on interest-earning assets and total interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, and its ability to maintain efficient operations.  In addition to the Bank's net interest income, it produces income through mortgage servicing operations and noninterest income processes, such as trust and investment services.

The Company's net loss available to common shareholders increased $954 thousand from net loss of $303 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2016 to net loss of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. This decrease was primarily attributable to an increase of $1.3 million in legal, professional, and account fees due to the finalizing the 2016 financial statement audit, a decrease of $823 thousand in loan interest income, an increase of $714 thousand in data processing expenses, a decrease of $573 thousand in gains on sale of loans, and an increase in other losses of $312 thousand due to the write off of state income tax receivables that were determined to be uncollectable.  These were partially offset by a decrease of $933 thousand in amortization and valuation on MSRs, an increase of $622 thousand in other fees, a decrease of $424 thousand in FDIC insurance premiums, a decrease of $329 thousand in salaries and benefits, a decrease of $263 thousand in dividends and discount accretion on preferred shares due to the redemption of Series A Preferred Stock shares and Series B Preferred Stock shares in the quarter, and a decrease of $164 thousand in deposit interest expense.

The Company continues to experience challenges in its loan portfolio, with high levels of non-performing loans and foreclosed properties.  In response to these challenges and to proactively position the Company to meet these challenges, we continue to reduce our concentrations in the construction real estate portfolio and have taken other steps in compliance with the regulatory enforcement actions taken against the Company and the Bank.

Regulatory Actions against the Company and the Bank.

As discussed in the Part I, Item 1, of the 2016 Form 10-K, the FRB entered into the Written Agreement with Trinity.  The Written Agreement requires Trinity to serve as a source of strength to the Bank and restricts Trinity's ability to issue dividends and other capital distributions and to repurchase or redeem any Trinity stock without the prior written approval of the FRB.  The Written Agreement further requires that Trinity implement a capital plan, subject to approval by the FRB, and submit cash flow projections to the FRB.  Finally, the Written Agreement requires Trinity to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and to provide quarterly progress reports to the FRB. Additionally, the Bank entered into a Consent Order with the OCC.  The Consent Order focuses on improving the Bank's credit administration, credit underwriting, internal controls, compliance and management supervision.  Additionally, the Consent Order requires that the Bank maintain certain capital ratios and receive approval of the OCC prior to declaring dividends.  The Consent Order requires the Bank to maintain the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a leverage ratio of Tier 1 Capital to total assets of at least 8%; and (ii) a ratio of Total Capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 11%.  The Company continues to take action to ensure the satisfaction of the requirements under the Consent Order and the Written Agreement.

Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that the most critical accounting policies upon which our financial condition and results of operation depend, and which involve the most complex subjective decisions or assessments, are included in the discussion entitled "Critical Accounting Policies" in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the 2016 Form 10-K, and all amendments thereto, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in the 2016 Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

The profitability of the Company's operations depends primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between total interest earned on interest-earning assets and total interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  The Company's net income is also affected by its provision for loan losses as well as noninterest income and noninterest expenses.

Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets, the level of interest rates earned on those assets, the volume and mix of interest-bearing liabilities, and the level of interest rates paid on those interest-bearing liabilities.  Provision for loan losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management's assessment of the collectability of the loan portfolio, as well as economic and market conditions.  Noninterest income and noninterest expenses are impacted by growth of operations and growth in the number of accounts.  Noninterest expenses are impacted by additional employees, branch facilities and promotional marketing expenses.  A number of accounts affect noninterest income, including service fees as well as noninterest expenses such as computer services, supplies, postage, telecommunications and other miscellaneous expenses.

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Net Income (Loss). Net loss available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $1.3 million, or a diluted loss per common share of $0.10, compared to net loss available to common shareholders of $303 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2016, or diluted loss per common share of $0.05, an increase of $954 thousand in net losses and an increase in diluted loss per common share of $0.05.  This increase in net loss available to common shareholders was primarily due to an increase of $1.3 million in legal, professional, and account fees due to the finalizing the 2016 financial statement audit, a decrease of $823 thousand in loan interest income, an increase of $714 thousand in data processing expenses, a decrease of $573 thousand in gains on sale of loans, and an increase in other losses of $312 thousand due to the write off of state income tax receivables that were determined to be uncollectable.  These were partially offset by a decrease of $933 thousand in amortization and valuation on MSRs, an increase of $622 thousand in other fees, a decrease of $424 thousand in FDIC insurance premiums, a decrease of $329 thousand in salaries and benefits, a decrease of $263 thousand in dividends and discount accretion on preferred shares due to the redemption of Series A Preferred Stock shares and Series B Preferred Stock shares in the first quarter of 2017, and a decrease of $164 thousand in deposit interest expense.

Net Interest Income. The following table presents the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resultant costs, expressed both in dollars and rates for the periods indicated:

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
 
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
/Rate
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
/Rate
 
 
             
(Dollars in thousands)
             
Interest-earning Assets:
                                   
Loans(1)
 
$
779,447
   
$
9,307
     
4.84
%
 
$
829,795
   
$
10,130
     
4.91
%
Taxable investment securities
   
416,521
     
1,672
     
1.63
%
   
376,444
     
1,731
     
1.85
%
Investment securities exempt from federal income taxes
   
42,122
     
246
     
2.37
%
   
3,427
     
17
     
2.00
%
Securities purchased under resell agreements
   
-
     
-
     
0.00
%
   
12,477
     
45
     
1.45
%
Other interest-bearing deposits
   
51,866
     
106
     
0.83
%
   
128,958
     
150
     
0.47
%
Non-marketable equity securities
   
4,004
     
55
     
5.57
%
   
3,999
     
53
     
5.33
%
Total interest-earning assets
   
1,293,960
     
11,386
     
3.57
%
   
1,355,100
     
12,126
     
3.60
%
Non-interest-earning assets
   
57,906
                     
57,211
                 
Total assets
 
$
1,351,866
                   
$
1,412,311
                 
Interest-bearing Liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
NOW deposits
 
$
392,990
   
$
62
     
0.06
%
 
$
392,336
   
$
66
     
0.07
%
Money market deposits
   
17,652
     
4
     
0.09
%
   
43,168
     
5
     
0.05
%
Savings deposits
   
409,958
     
82
     
0.08
%
   
387,571
     
81
     
0.08
%
Time deposits over $100,000
   
131,638
     
200
     
0.62
%
   
151,934
     
290
     
0.77
%
Time deposits under $100,000
   
77,591
     
111
     
0.58
%
   
127,287
     
181
     
0.57
%
Short-term borrowings
   
-
     
-
     
0.00
%
   
-
     
-
     
0.00
%
Long-term borrowings
   
2,300
     
36
     
6.35
%
   
2,300
     
36
     
6.30
%
Long-term capital lease obligation
   
2,211
     
-
     
0.00
%
   
2,211
     
-
     
0.00
%
Junior subordinated debt
   
37,116
     
720
     
7.87
%
   
37,116
     
707
     
7.66
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
1,071,456
     
1,215
     
0.46
%
   
1,143,923
     
1,366
     
0.48
%
Demand deposits, noninterest-bearing
   
160,790
                     
157,779
                 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
   
14,163
                     
30,070
                 
 
                                               
Stockholders' equity, including stock owned by ESOP
   
105,457
                     
80,539
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
 
$
1,351,866
                   
$
1,412,311
                 
Net interest income/interest rate spread (2)
         
$
10,171
     
3.11
%
         
$
10,760
     
3.12
%
Net interest margin (3)
                   
3.19
%
                   
3.19
%

(1)
Average loans include nonaccrual loans of $16.1 million and $25.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  Interest income includes loan origination fees of $275 thousand and $355 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(2)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(3)
Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

Net interest income decreased $589.0 thousand to $10.2 million as of March 31, 2017 from $10.8 million as of March 31, 2016 due to lower interest income of $740 thousand offset by a decrease in interest expense of $151 thousand from 2016.  Net interest income decreased primarily due to a lower average volume of loans of $50.3 million partially offset by an increase in average taxable investment securities of $40.1 million.  The decrease volume of loans and earning assets in general partially offset by the higher volume of securities resulted in the average yield on earning assets decreasing three basis points to 3.57% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from 3.60% for the three months ended March 31, 2016.  The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a decrease in the average volume of time deposits of $70.0 million, a decrease in average volume of $25.5 million in money market deposits, partially offset by an increase in average savings deposits of $22.4 million.  The shift in deposit mix caused the cost of interest-bearing liabilities to decline two basis points to 0.46% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from 0.48% for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease in the cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities is a result of an effort by management to decrease the cost of funds and increase the overall net interest margin, causing existing deposits to reprice at lower interest rates, and causing new deposits to be priced at lower interest rates.  Net interest margin remained flat at 3.19% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016.

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Volume, Mix and Rate Analysis of Net Interest Income. The following table presents the extent to which changes in volume and interest rates of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided on changes in each category due to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (change in volume times the prior period interest rate) and (ii) changes attributable to changes in interest rate (changes in rate times the prior period volume). Changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionally to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2017 Compared to 2016
 
 
 
Change Due to
Volume
   
Change Due to
Rate
   
Total Change
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Interest-earning Assets:
                 
Loans
 
$
(615
)
 
$
(208
)
 
$
(823
)
Taxable investment securities
   
184
     
(243
)
   
(59
)
Investment securities exempt from federal income taxes
   
192
     
37
     
229
 
Securities purchased under resell agreements
   
(45
)
   
-
     
(45
)
Other interest bearing deposits
   
(90
)
   
46
     
(44
)
Non-marketable equity securities
   
-
     
2
     
2
 
Total (decrease) increase in interest income
 
$
(374
)
 
$
(366
)
 
$
(740
)
Interest-bearing Liabilities:
                       
Now deposits
 
$
-
   
$
(4
)
 
$
(4
)
Money market deposits
   
(3
)
   
2
     
(1
)
Savings deposits
   
5
     
(4
)
   
1
 
Time deposits over $100,000
   
(39
)
   
(51
)
   
(90
)
Time deposits under $100,000
   
(71
)
   
1
     
(70
)
Short-term borrowings
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Long-term borrowings
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Capital long-term lease obligation
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Junior subordinated debt
   
-
     
13
     
13
 
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
 
$
(108
)
 
$
(43
)
 
$
(151
)
Increase (decrease) in net interest income
 
$
(266
)
 
$
(323
)
 
$
(589
)

Noninterest Income. Changes in noninterest income were as follows for the periods indicated:

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017,
       
 
 
2017
   
2016
   
Net difference
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Noninterest income:
                 
Mortgage loan servicing fees
 
$
486
   
$
550
   
$
(64
)
Trust and investment services fees
   
651
     
632
     
19
 
Service charges on deposits
   
295
     
294
     
1
 
Net gain (loss) on sale of OREO
   
328
     
258
     
70
 
Net gain on sale of loans
   
-
     
573
     
(573
)
Net gain (loss) on sale of securities
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
BOLI income
   
91
     
-
     
91
 
Mortgage referral fees
   
327
     
-
     
327
 
Other fees
   
560
     
265
     
295
 
Other noninterest income
   
(21
)
   
52
     
(73
)
Total noninterest income
 
$
2,717
   
$
2,624
   
$
93
 

Noninterest income increased $93 thousand to $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, primarily attributable to an increase of $360 thousand in interchange fees from MasterCard due to a one-time true up of fees, an increase of $327 thousand in mortgage referral fee income, an increase of $91 thousand in BOLI income, and an increase of $70 thousand in gain on sale of OREO.  Those increases were partially offset by decrease in gains on sale of loans of $573 thousand, a decrease of $64 thousand in mortgage loan servicing fees, and a decrease of $43 thousand in venture capital investments.

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Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices. The primary impact of inflation on our operations is increased operating costs. Unlike industrial companies, nearly all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation.  Over short periods of time, interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the price of goods and services.

Noninterest Expenses. Changes in noninterest expenses were as follows for the periods indicated:

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
       
 
 
2017
   
2016
   
Net difference
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Noninterest expenses:
                 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
6,037
   
$
6,366
   
$
(329
)
Occupancy
   
686
     
839
     
(153
)
Data processing
   
1,374
     
660
     
714
 
Legal, professional, and accounting fees
   
2,633
     
1,359
     
1,274
 
Amortization and valuation of MSRs
   
238
     
1,171
     
(933
)
Other noninterest expenses:
                       
Marketing
   
258
     
258
     
-
 
Supplies
   
77
     
109
     
(32
)
Postage
   
197
     
166
     
31
 
FDIC insurance premiums
   
311
     
735
     
(424
)
Collection expenses
   
209
     
132
     
77
 
Other
   
1,850
     
858
     
992
 
Total other noninterest expenses
   
2,902
     
2,258
     
644
 
Total noninterest expenses
 
$
13,870
   
$
12,653
   
$
1,217
 

Noninterest expenses increased $1.2 million to $13.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from $12.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $1.3 million in legal, professional, and accounting fees due to finalizing the 2016 financial statement audit, an increase of $714 thousand in data processing, a total increase in the other category of $992 thousand primarily due to an increase of $163 thousand in customer perks and sponsorships, an increase of $98 thousand in director fees and expenses, an increase of $89 thousand in loan closing fees, an increase of $77 thousand in collection expenses, an increase of $51 thousand in shareholder expenses, an increase in losses of $43 thousand, and an increase of $31 thousand in postage.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $933 thousand in amortization and valuation of MSRs, and a decrease of $424 thousand in FDIC insurance premiums.

Income Taxes. Benefit for income taxes increased $526 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from the three months ended March 31, 2016.   There was a benefit for taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2017 of $526 thousand.  No provision or tax benefit was recognized in 2016.

Financial Condition

Balance Sheet-General. Total assets as of March 31, 2017 were $1.36 billion, decreasing $69.4 million from $1.43 billion as of December 31, 2016.  During 2017, interest bearing deposits with banks decreased $71.8 million and net loans decreased $6.7 million, but were partially offset by an increase in investment securities available for sale of $11.4 million.  During the same period total liabilities decreased to $1.26 billion, an decrease of $31.7 million.  Stockholders' equity (excluding stock owned by the ESOP) decreased $37.6 million to $96.5 million as of March 31, 2017 compared to $134.1 million as of December 31, 2016 primarily due to the redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock.

Investment Securities. We primarily utilize our investment portfolio to provide a source of earnings, to manage liquidity, to provide collateral to pledge against public deposits, and to manage interest rate risk. In managing the portfolio, the Company seeks to obtain the objectives of safety of principal, liquidity, diversification and maximized return on funds.  For an additional discussion with respect to these matters, see "Sources of Funds" included in Item 7 and "Asset Liability Management" included under Item 7A of the 2016 Form 10-K.
 
The following table sets forth the amortized cost and fair value of our securities portfolio as of the dates indicated:

 
 
At March 31, 2017
   
At December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
                   
Securities Available for Sale:
                       
U.S. Government sponsored agency
 
$
79,332
   
$
78,989
   
$
69,306
   
$
68,828
 
State and political subdivision
   
51,705
     
50,535
     
38,718
     
3,734
 
Residential mortgage-backed security
   
196,125
     
193,831
     
206,101
     
203,819
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligation
   
14,069
     
14,049
     
14,828
     
14,816
 
Commercial mortgage backed security
   
115,810
     
113,022
     
117,272
     
114,172
 
SBA pools
   
674
     
663
     
681
     
672
 
Totals
 
$
457,715
   
$
451,089
   
$
446,906
   
$
406,041
 
 
                               
Securities Held to Maturity:
                               
SBA pools
 
$
7,954
   
$
7,612
   
$
8,824
   
$
8,613
 
Totals
 
$
7,954
   
$
7,612
   
$
8,824
   
$
8,613
 

U.S. government sponsored agency securities generally consist of fixed rate securities with maturities from four months to six years.  States and political subdivision investment securities consist of a local issue rated "Aa1" by Moody's Investment Services with maturities of four months to fifteen years.

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The Company had a total of $14.0 million in residential collateralized mortgage obligations as of March 31, 2017.  The residential collateralized mortgage obligations were private label issued or issued by U.S. government sponsored agencies.  At the time of purchase, the ratings of these securities ranged from AAA to Aaa.  As of March 31, 2017, the ratings of these securities were Aaa, which are considered "Investment Grade" (rating of "BBB" or higher).  At the time of purchase and on a monthly basis, the Company reviews these securities for impairment on an other than temporary basis.  The Company utilizes several external sources to evaluate prepayments, delinquencies, loss severity, and other factors in determining if there is impairment.  As of March 31, 2017, none of these securities were deemed to have other than temporary impairment.  The Company continues to closely monitor the performance and ratings of these securities.

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, securities of no single issuer exceeded 10% of stockholders' equity, except for U.S. government sponsored agency securities.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding contractual maturities and the weighted average yields of our securities portfolio as of the date indicated:

 
 
Due in One Year or Less
   
Due after One Year
through Five Years
   
Due after Five Years
through Ten Years
   
Due after Ten Years or no
stated Maturity
 
 
 
Balance
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Balance
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Balance
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Balance
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
 
As of March 31, 2017
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Securities Available for Sale:
                                               
U.S. Government sponsored agency
 
$
9,997
     
0.80
%
 
$
39,484
     
1.73
%
 
$
29,508
     
2.14
%
 
$
-
     
0.00
%
States and political subdivision (1)
   
201
     
1.10
%
   
1,307
     
1.71
%
   
1,776
     
2.45
%
   
47,251
     
2.47
%
Mortgage backed
   
-
     
0.00
%
   
21,818
     
1.71
%
   
87,169
     
2.25
%
   
211,915
     
2.16
%
SBA pools
   
-
     
0.00
%
   
-
     
0.00
%
   
-
     
0.00
%
   
663
     
1.55
%
Asset-backed security
   
-
     
0.00
%
   
-
     
0.00
%
   
-
     
0.00
%
   
-
     
2.35
%
 Totals
 
$
10,198
     
0.53
%
 
$
62,609
     
0.80
%
 
$
118,453
     
2.13
%
 
$
259,829
     
1.65
%
Securities Held to Maturity:
                                                               
 SBA pools
 
$
-
     
0.00
%
 
$
-
     
0.00
%
 
$
-
     
0.00
%
 
$
7,954
     
3.29
%
 Totals
 
$
-
     
0.00
%
 
$
-
     
0.00
%
 
$
-
     
0.00
%
 
$
7,954
     
3.29
%

(1)
Yield is reflected adjusting for federal and state exemption of interest income and certain other permanent income tax differences.
 
Loan Portfolio. With management's focus on reducing the amount of non-performing loans, levels of total loans decreased steadily from 2012 to 2017.  The total amounts in the residential real estate and construction real estate loan portfolios have steadily decreased primarily due to the Bank's strategy to diversify its portfolio.

The following table sets forth the composition of the loan portfolio:

 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial
 
$
74,637
     
9.57
%
 
$
69,161
     
8.79
%
Commercial real estate
   
407,317
     
52.21
%
   
405,900
     
51.58
%
Residential real estate
   
205,381
     
26.33
%
   
214,726
     
27.29
%
Construction real estate
   
73,128
     
9.38
%
   
75,972
     
9.66
%
Installment and other
   
19,547
     
2.51
%
   
21,053
     
2.68
%
Total loans
   
780,010
     
100.00
%
   
786,812
     
100.00
%
Unearned income
   
(1,354
)
           
(1,322
)
       
Gross loans
   
778,656
             
785,490
         
Allowance for loan losses
   
(14,187
)
           
(14,352
)
       
Net loans
 
$
764,469
           
$
771,138
         

Net loans decreased $6.7 million from $771.1 million as of December 31, 2016 to $764.5 million as of March 31, 2017.  The largest decreases were in gross residential real estate loans of $9.3 million, construction real estate of $2.8 million, and installment and other loans of $1.5 million, partially offset by increases in gross commercial loans of $5.5 million and gross commercial real estate loans of $1.4 million.
 
Loan Maturities. The following table sets forth the maturity or repricing information for loans outstanding as of March 31, 2017:

 
 
Due in One Year or Less
   
Due after one Year through Five Years
   
Due after Five Years
   
Total
 
 
 
Fixed Rate
   
Variable
Rate
   
Fixed Rate
   
Variable
Rate
   
Fixed Rate
   
Variable
Rate
   
Fixed Rate
   
Variable
Rate
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
             
Commercial
 
$
8,341
   
$
32,146
   
$
23,807
   
$
660
   
$
9,683
   
$
-
   
$
41,831
   
$
32,806
 
Commercial real estate
   
20,171
     
125,332
     
66,457
     
69,291
     
113,632
     
12,434
     
200,260
     
207,057
 
Residential real estate
   
813
     
101,398
     
5,002
     
18,234
     
78,139
     
1,795
     
83,954
     
121,427
 
Construction real estate
   
13,812
     
40,042
     
3,808
     
433
     
8,860
     
6,173
     
26,480
     
46,648
 
Installment and other
   
988
     
9,931
     
4,170
     
-
     
4,458
     
-
     
9,616
     
9,931
 
Total loans
 
$
44,125
   
$
308,849
   
$
103,244
   
$
88,618
   
$
214,772
   
$
20,402
   
$
362,141
   
$
417,869
 

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Asset Quality. Over the past several years, the Bank experienced improvements in asset quality.

The following table sets forth the amounts of non-performing loans and non-performing assets as of the dates indicated:

 
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accruing loans
 
$
16,715
   
$
21,478
 
Loans 90 days or more past due, still accruing interest
   
261
     
-
 
Total non-performing loans
   
16,976
     
21,478
 
OREO
   
7,991
     
8,436
 
Total non-performing assets
 
$
24,967
   
$
29,914
 
TDRs, still accruing interest
 
$
36,383
   
$
35,158
 
Total non-performing loans to total loans
   
2.18
%
   
2.73
%
Allowance for loan losses to non- performing loans
   
83.57
%
   
66.82
%
Total non-performing assets to total assets
   
1.84
%
   
2.10
%

As of March 31, 2017, total non-performing assets decreased $4.9 million to $25.0 million from $29.9 million as of December 31, 2016 primarily due to an decrease in non-accruing loans of $4.8 million.  Commercial real estate non-accruing loans decreased $2.2 million, construction loans decreased $1.8 million, residential real estate loans decreased $440 thousand and commercial loans decreased $275 thousand.
 
The following table presents data related to non-performing loans by dollar amount and category as of the dates indicated:

 
 
Commercial
   
Commercial real estate
   
Residential real estate
 
Dollar Range
 
Number of
Borrowers
   
Amount
   
Number of
Borrowers
   
Amount
   
Number of
Borrowers
   
Amount
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2017
                                   
$5.0 million or more
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
$3.0 million to $4.9 million
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
$1.5 million to $2.9 million
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Under $1.5 million
   
11
     
917
     
12
     
3,623
     
51
     
3,807
 
Total
   
11
   
$
917
     
12
   
$
3,623
     
51
   
$
3,807
 
 
                                               
Percentage of individual loan category
           
1.23
%
           
0.89
%
           
1.85
%
 
                                               
December 31, 2016
                                               
$5.0 million or more
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
$3.0 million to $4.9 million
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
$1.5 million to $2.9 million
   
-
     
-
     
1
     
2,212
     
-
     
-
 
Under $1.5 million
   
14
     
1,192
     
11
     
3,611
     
50
     
4,247
 
Total
   
14
   
$
1,192
     
12
   
$
5,823
     
50
   
$
4,247
 
 
                                               
Percentage of individual loan category
           
1.69
%
           
1.43
%
           
1.99
%
 
Continued:
 
 
 
Construction real estate
   
Installment & other loans
   
Total
 
Dollar Range
 
Number of
Borrowers
   
Amount
   
Number of
Borrowers
   
Amount
   
Number of
Borrowers
   
Amount
 
 
                                   
March 31, 2017
                                   
$5.0 million or more
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
$3.0 million to $4.9 million
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
$1.5 million to $2.9 million
   
2
     
4,851
     
-
     
-
     
2
     
4,851
 
Under $1.5 million
   
16
     
3,508
     
1
     
9
     
91
     
11,864
 
Total
   
18
   
$
8,359
     
1
   
$
9
     
93
   
$
16,715
 
 
                                               
Percentage of individual loan category
           
11.43
%
           
0.05
%
           
2.14
%
 
                                               
December 31, 2016
                                               
$5.0 million or more
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
$3.0 million to $4.9 million
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
$1.5 million to $2.9 million
   
3
     
6,596
     
-
     
-
     
4
     
8,808
 
Under $1.5 million
   
17
     
3,563
     
4
     
57
     
96
     
12,670
 
Total
   
20
   
$
10,159
     
4
   
$
57
     
100
   
$
21,478
 
 
                                               
Percentage of individual loan category
           
13.37
%
           
0.27
%
           
2.73
%

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Non-performing loans include (i) loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and (ii) accruing loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest and principal.  Management reviews the loan portfolio for problem loans on a regular basis with additional resources dedicated to resolving the non-performing loans. Additional internal controls were implemented to ensure the timely identification of signs of weaknesses in credits, facilitating efforts to rehabilitate or exit the relationship in a timely manner. External loan reviews, which have been conducted on a regular basis, were also revised to ensure a broad scope and reviewers have access to all elements of a relationship.  In 2016 a significant portion of the loan portfolio was also examined by independent third party consultants.
 
The following table presents an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
14,352
     
17,392
 
Provision for loan losses
   
30
     
0
 
Charge-offs:
               
Commercial
   
186
     
181
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
     
4
 
Residential real estate
   
244
     
324
 
Construction real estate
   
16
     
18
 
Installment and other
   
137
     
170
 
Total charge-offs
   
583
     
697
 
Recoveries :
               
Commercial
   
173
     
351
 
Commercial real estate
   
88
     
14
 
Residential real estate
   
55
     
37
 
Construction real estate
   
10
     
97
 
Installment and other
   
62
     
111
 
Total recoveries
   
388
     
610
 
Net charge-offs
   
195
     
87
 
Balance at end of year
 
$
14,187
     
17,305
 

Net charge-offs for three months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $195 thousand, an increase of $108 thousand from three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily due to increases in net charge-offs in commercial loans of $183 thousand, construction loans of $85 thousand, and other loans of $16 thousand.  These were partially offset by decreases in net charge-offs for residential real estate loans of $98 thousand and decreases in net charge-offs of commercial real estate loans of $78 thousand.
 
The following table sets forth the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the percentage of loans in each classification to total loans for the periods indicated:

 
 
March 31, 2017
   
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial
 
$
1,756
     
12.38
%
 
$
1,449
     
10.10
%
Commercial real estate
   
6,573
     
46.34
%
   
6,472
     
45.09
%
Residential real estate
   
4,126
     
29.08
%
   
4,524
     
31.52
%
Construction real estate
   
1,086
     
7.65
%
   
1,119
     
7.80
%
Installment and other
   
644
     
4.54
%
   
715
     
4.98
%
Unallocated
   
2
     
0.01
%
   
73
     
0.51
%
Total
 
$
14,187
     
100.00
%
 
$
14,352
     
100.00
%

The allowance for loan losses decreased $165 thousand from $14.4 million as of December 31, 2016 to $14.2 million as of March 31, 2017. This reduction was largely due to increased net charge-offs.  A $30 thousand provision for loan loss was required for the three months ended March 31, 2017.  A $1.8 million provision for loan loss was required as of December 31, 2016.  The decrease in provision was driven by the $6.7 million dollar decrease in the loan portfolio.

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A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including both principal and interest.  

The allocation of the allowance for impaired credits is equal to the recorded investment in the loan using one of three methods to measure impairment: the fair value of the collateral less disposition costs, the present value of expected future cash flows method, or the observable market price of the loan.  An impairment reserve that exceeds collateral value is charged to the allowance for loan losses in the period it is identified.  Total loans which were deemed to have been impaired, including both performing and non-performing loans, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $50.2 million and $53.8 million, respectively.  Impaired loans that are deemed collateral dependent have been charged down to the value of the collateral (based upon the most recent valuations), less estimated disposition costs.  Impaired loans with specifically identified allocations of allowance for loan losses had a total of $2.9 million and $3.0 million allocated in the allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

TDRs are defined as those loans whose terms have been modified, due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower in which the Company grants concessions to the borrower in the restructuring that it would not otherwise consider.  Total loans which were considered TDRs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $42.7 million and $43.1 million, respectively.  Of these, $36.4 million and $35.2 million were still performing in accordance with modified terms as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Although the Company believes the allowance for loan losses is sufficient to cover probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio, there can be no assurance that the allowance will prove sufficient to cover actual loan losses.

Potential Problem Loans. We utilize an internal asset classification system as a means of reporting problem and potential problem assets.  At the scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors of the Bank, a watch list is presented, listing significant loan relationships as "Special Mention," "Substandard," "Doubtful" and "Loss."  Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Assets classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values.  Assets classified as "Loss" are those considered uncollectible and viewed as valueless assets and have been charged-off.  Assets that do not currently expose us to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but possess weaknesses that deserve management's close attention are deemed to be Special Mention.

Our determination as to the classification of our assets and the amount of our valuation allowances is subject to review by the OCC, which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances.  There can be no assurance that regulators, in reviewing our loan portfolio, will not request us to materially adjust our allowance for loan losses.  The OCC, in conjunction with the other federal banking agencies, has adopted an interagency policy statement on the allowance for loan losses.  The policy statement provides guidance for financial institutions on both the responsibilities of management for the assessment and establishment of adequate allowances and guidance for banking agency examiners to use in determining the adequacy of general valuation guidelines.  Generally, the policy statement recommends that: (i) institutions establish effective systems and controls to identify, monitor and address asset quality problems; (ii) management has analyzed all significant factors that affect the collectability of the portfolio in a reasonable manner; and (iii) management established acceptable allowance evaluation processes that meet the objectives set forth in the policy statement.  Management believes it has established an adequate allowance for probable loan losses.  We analyze our process regularly, with modifications made if needed, and report those results four times per year at meetings of our Audit Committee.

Although management believes that adequate specific and general allowance for loan losses have been established, actual losses are dependent upon future events and, as such, further additions to the level of specific and general allowance for loan losses may become necessary.

We define potential problem loans as performing loans rated Substandard that do not meet the definition of a non-performing loan.
 
The following table shows the amounts of performing but adversely classified assets and special mention loans as of the periods indicated:

 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Performing loans classified as:
       
Substandard
 
$
23,076
   
$
22,573
 
Total performing adversely classified loans
 
$
23,076
   
$
22,573
 
Special mention loans
 
$
13,307
   
$
18,589
 

The table above does not include nonaccrual loans that are less than 30 days past due.  Total performing adversely classified assets as of March 31, 2017 were $23.1 million, a decrease of $503 thousand from $22.6 million as of December 31, 2016.  The declines were primarily in the commercial loan and residential real estate loan categories.  In addition, special mention loans decreased $5.3 million.  These declines were in all loan categories.  For further discussion of loans, see Note 6 "Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses" in Part I, Item 1, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the 2016 Form 10-K.

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Sources of Funds

General. Deposits, short-term and long-term borrowings, loan and investment security repayments and prepayments, proceeds from the sale of securities, and cash flows generated from operations are the primary sources of our funds for lending, investing and other general purposes.  Loan repayments are a relatively predictable source of funds except during periods of significant interest rate declines, while deposit flows tend to fluctuate with prevailing interests rates, money market conditions, general economic conditions and competition.

Deposits. We offer a variety of deposit accounts with a range of interest rates and terms.  Our core deposits consist of checking accounts, NOW accounts, MMDA, savings accounts and non-public certificates of deposit.  These deposits, along with public fund deposits and short-term and long-term borrowings are used to support our asset base.  Our deposits are obtained predominantly from our market areas.  We rely primarily on competitive rates along with customer service and long-standing relationships with customers to attract and retain deposits; however, market interest rates and rates offered by competing financial institutions significantly affect our ability to attract and retain deposits.

The following table sets forth the maturities of time deposits of $250 thousand or more for the period indicated:

 
 
March 31, 2017
(In thousands)
 
Maturing within three months
 
$
4,774
 
After three but within six months
   
2,060
 
After six but within twelve months
   
8,317
 
After twelve but within three years
   
4,234
 
After three years
   
6,221
 
Total time deposits $250,000 and over
 
$
25,606
 

Borrowings. We have access to a variety of borrowing sources and use short-term and long-term borrowings to support our asset base.  Short-term borrowings were advances from the FHLB with remaining maturities under one year.  Long-term borrowings are advances from the FHLB with remaining maturities over one year.

There was $2.3 million outstanding in FHLB borrowings at March 31, 2017 and 2016.
 

Liquidity

Bank Liquidity. Liquidity management is monitored by the Asset/Liability Management Committee and Board of Directors of the Bank, which review historical funding requirements, current liquidity position, sources and stability of funding, marketability of assets, options for attracting additional funds, and anticipated future funding needs, including the level of unfunded commitments.

Our primary sources of funds are retail and commercial deposits, borrowings, public funds and funds generated from operations.  Funds from operations include principal and interest payments received on loans and securities.  While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities provide an indication of the timing of the receipt of funds, changes in interest rates, economic conditions and competition strongly influence mortgage prepayment rates and deposit flows, reducing the predictability of the timing on sources of funds.

We adhere to a liquidity policy, approved by the Board of Directors, which requires that we maintain the following liquidity ratios:

·
Fed Funds Purchased are limited to 60% of the total Available Lines, leaving 40% available for emergency needs and potential funding needs.
·
FHLB Advances are limited to 75% of the Total Collateral Advance Capacity leaving 25% available for emergency liquidity needs and potential funding needs.
·
Wholesale Repurchase Agreements are limited, in aggregate, to no more than 10% of Total Funding (total assets).
·
Total Borrowings are limited to no more than 25% of Total Funding (which is defined as equal to Total Assets). 
·
Wholesale Funds, as that term is defined above, is limited to no more than 25% of the Bank's Total Funding (total assets)
·
Brokered funds are not to exceed 20% of total funding without the prior approval of the Board of Directors.
·
The total aggregate balance of Wholesale Funds, Brokered Funds and Borrowings as defined above is limited to no more than 35% of Total Funding (total assets).
·
The Liquidity Coverage Ratio is defined as the Anticipated Sources of Liquidity divided by the Anticipated Liquidity Needs must be greater than 1.15
·
Cumulative Liquidity Gap (% of cumulative net cash outflow over a six month period under a worst case scenario) at least 100%

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we were in compliance with the foregoing policy.

As of March 31, 2017, we had outstanding loan origination commitments and unused commercial and retail lines of credit of $131.2 million and standby letters of credit of $7.0 million.  We anticipate we will have sufficient funds available to meet current origination and other lending commitments.  Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature within one year totaled $154.0 million as of March 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2017, total certificates of deposits declined $20.4 million or 9.25% from the prior year end.

In the event that additional short-term liquidity is needed, we have established relationships with several large regional banks to provide short-term borrowings in the form of federal funds purchases.  We have the ability to borrow up to $20.0 million for a short period (15 to 60 days) from these banks on a collective basis. Management believes that we will be able to continue to borrow federal funds from our correspondent banks in the future. Additionally, we are a member of the FHLB and, as of March 31, 2017, we had the ability to borrow from the FHLB up to $99.7 million in additional funds.  As a contingency plan for significant funding needs, the Asset/Liability Management Committee may also consider the sale of investment securities, selling securities under agreement to repurchase, sale of certain loans and/or the temporary curtailment of lending activities.

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Company Liquidity. Trinity's main sources of liquidity at the holding company level are dividends from the Bank.

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal and state banking agencies, as well as the restrictions imposed by the Consent Order, which affect its ability to pay dividends to Trinity.  See "Business—Supervision and Regulation—Trinity—Dividends Payments" and "Business—Supervision and Regulation—The Bank—Dividend Payments" in Part I, Item 1 of the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements.  The Consent Order also requires that the Bank maintain (i) a leverage ratio of Tier 1 Capital to total assets of at least 8%; and (ii) a ratio of Total Capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 11%. As of December 31, 2016, the Bank was in compliance with these requirements.
 
The Bank has an internal Capital Plan which identifies potential sources for additional capital should it be deemed necessary.  For more information, see "Capital Resources" included in Item 7 and Note 20 "Regulatory Matters" in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the 2016 Form 10-K.

Contractual Obligations, Commitments, and Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements

We have various financial obligations, including contractual obligations and commitments, which may require future cash payments

Contractual Obligations. There have been no material changes to contractual obligations as of March 31, 2017.  For information on the nature of each obligation, see Note 16 "Commitments and Off-Balance-Sheet Activities" in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the 2016 Form 10-K.

Commitments. There have been no material changes to the commitments as of March 31, 2017.  Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 15 "Commitments and Off-Balance-Sheet Activities" in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the 2016 Form 10-K.

Capital Resources

Banks and bank holding companies are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies.  Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for bank, prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators.  Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action.  Under the prompt corrective action regulations, to be adequately capitalized a bank must maintain minimum ratios of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8%, Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6%, common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%, and Tier 1 capital to total assets of 4%.  A "well–capitalized" institution must maintain minimum ratios of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 10%, Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8%, common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.5%, and Tier 1 capital to total assets of at least 5% and must not be subject to any written order, agreement or directive requiring it to meet or maintain a specific capital level.

The Basel III rules also established a "capital conservation buffer" of 2.5% above the regulatory minimum risk-based capital requirements.  The capital conservation buffer requirement phased in beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase by that amount ear year until fully implemented in January 2019.  An institution would be subject to limitations on certain activities including payment of dividends, share repurchases and discretionary bonuses to executive officers if its capital level is below the buffered ratio.

A certain amount of Trinity's Tier 1 Capital is in the form of trust preferred securities. See Note 10, "Junior Subordinated Debt" in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the 2015 Form 10-K for details on the effect these have on risk based capital. See "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of the 2016 Form 10-K for further information regarding changes in the regulatory environment affecting capital.

As previously discussed, on December 17, 2013, the Bank entered into the Consent Order with the OCC, which replaced the Formal Agreement.  The focus of the Consent Order is on improving the Bank's credit administration, credit underwriting, internal controls, compliance and management supervision.  Additionally, the Consent Order requires that the Bank maintain certain capital ratios and receive approval of the OCC prior to declaring dividends.  The Consent Order requires the Bank to maintain the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a leverage ratio of Tier 1 Capital to total assets of at least 8%; and (ii) a ratio of Total Capital to total risk-weighted assets of at least 11%.  While the Bank's capital ratios fall into the category of "well-capitalized," the Bank cannot be considered "well-capitalized" due to the requirement to meet and maintain a specific capital level in the Consent Order pursuant to the prompt corrective action rules. As of March 31, 2017, the Bank was in compliance with these requirements.  The required and actual amounts and ratios for Trinity and the Bank as of March 31, 2017 are presented below:

 
 
Actual
   
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
   
To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective action
provisions
   
Minimum Levels
Under Order
Provisions
 
 
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands )
 
March 31, 2017
                                               
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):
                                               
Consolidated
 
$
143,350
     
16.0156
%
 
$
71,605
     
8.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
137,778
     
15.3694
%
   
71,716
     
8.00
%
 
$
89,644
     
10.00
%
 
$
98,609
     
11.00
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
122,294
     
13.6632
%
   
53,704
     
6.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,517
     
14.1132
%
   
53,787
     
6.00
%
   
71,716
     
8.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
97,821
     
10.9289
%
   
40,278
     
4.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,517
     
14.1132
%
   
40,340
     
4.50
%
   
58,269
     
6.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Tier 1 leverage (to average assets):
                                                               
Consolidated
   
122,294
     
9.0656
%
   
53,960
     
4.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank only
   
126,517
     
9.3414
%
   
54,175
     
4.00
%
   
67,718
     
5.00
%
   
108,349
     
8.00
%

N/A—not applicable

At March 31, 2017 the Bank's capital conservation buffer was 7.3694 % and the consolidated Company's capital conservation buffer was 6.4289 %.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

This item has been omitted based on the Company's status as a smaller reporting company.


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

As discussed in the 2016 Form 10-K, filed on April 14, 2017, subsequent to the issuance of the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012, the Company's management determined that the Bank had not properly recognized certain losses and risks inherit in its loan portfolio on a timely basis as disclosed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K Current Reports filed on November 13, 2012, April 26, 2013 and October 27, 2014 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").  This failure was caused by the override of controls by certain former members of management and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
Management anticipates that its remedial actions, and further actions that are being developed, will strengthen the Company's internal control over financial reporting and will, over time, address the material weaknesses that were identified.  Certain of the remedial measures, primarily those associated with information technology systems, infrastructure and controls, may require ongoing effort and investment. Management has made technological improvements with the implementation of the new core systems in July 2016.  These new enhanced core systems will allow management to redesign processes and enhance controls.  Because some of these remedial actions take place on a quarterly basis, their successful implementation must be further evaluated before management is able to conclude that a material weakness has been remediated.  The Company cannot provide any assurance that these remediation efforts will be successful or that the Company's internal control over financial reporting will be effective as a result of these efforts. Our management, with the oversight of the Audit Committee, will continue to identify and take steps to remedy known material weaknesses as expeditiously as possible and enhance the overall design and capability of our control environment.
To address the material weaknesses described below, the Company performed extensive procedures to ensure the reliability of its financial reporting.  These procedures included independent review of loan grading, TDR recognition, accrual status, collateral valuations, impairment and required loan loss reserves. Additional procedures were conducted relating to accounts payable, journal entries and reconciliations, and access controls. The additional procedures were conducted at a detailed level and included the dedication of a significant amount of internal resources and external consultants. As a result, management believes that the consolidated financial statements and other financial information included in this Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, the Company's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with GAAP.
Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of "disclosure controls and procedures" in Rules 13a-15 (e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). 
The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors or fraud.  A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met and management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple error or mistake.  Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.  The design of any control procedure is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, we conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management including our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and our Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, including to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls include some, but not all, components of our internal control over financial reporting.
Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2017, as a result of the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as discussed below.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company's principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Company's Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Management's assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting is based on the criteria established in the 1992 Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal control may vary over time. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting was disclosed in Item 9A, Controls and Procedures, of the 2016 Form 10-K.  In connection with the preparation of our financial statements for inclusion in this Form 10-Q, the Company's management evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2017. Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that many of the control deficiencies identified in the Company's internal control over financial reporting report in the 2016 Form 10-K as being present at December 31, 2016, were still present, which individually or in combination were considered material weaknesses as of March 31, 2017. Management has identified the following material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2017. Many of these weaknesses continue to be present.
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(1)
Internal Control Environment.  Weaknesses in the control environment resulted in an environment in which management was able to override controls in the past, including:
·
An internal control matrix has not been established to define the internal controls "key" to ensuring financial statements are free of material misstatement.  As a result the work performed to test key internal controls was not sufficient to comply with all of the Company's obligations under Section 112 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA).
·
Management has not yet adopted COSO's 2013 Integrated Framework, and is still reporting under the 1992 Integrated Framework.
·
Management has not yet implemented input and file maintenance controls over financially significant systems to detect errors in initial input and unauthorized changes.

(2)
Information Systems and Reports.  Weaknesses in the control environment over implementation, change management and monitoring of in-house systems were present, including:
·
In many cases management has relied on outputs from financially significant systems (such as accrued interest receivable / payable calculations, trust fees, days past due, average balances) without completing a periodic review / testing of these outputs to corroborate system accuracy.  These calculations are critical to ensuring accurate revenue and expense recognition.
·
A review of user access to all financial significant applications was not performed in calendar year 2016.  In addition, security events were not being tracked through available application logs for several applications.
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During the year many financially significant applications were converted to another application.  Management indicated work had been performed to validate the accurate transfer of the data, however for a few financially significant applications much of the documentation supporting this review was not retained.

(3)
Financial Reporting.  Management reviews of control procedures designed to validate and detect errors at period end were informal in some cases and in most cases lacked the precision necessary to identify material errors:
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Segregation of duties were not in place in several financially significant areas.
·
Review controls over financial significant, manually prepared reports and calculations, as well as reports from third parties, were not sufficiently documented to evidence a precise review occurred which would detect a material misstatement.
·
The preparation of memorandums supporting conclusions are imprecise and lack detailed documentation.  Additionally, evidence reviewed suggested that these memos were not being reviewed in a precise enough manner to detect misstatements.
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Management has not yet developed a formal and sufficiently precise review control over the preparation of financial and regulatory reports, which includes a thorough review for material misstatements, clerical errors, formatting errors, transpositions, or noncompliance with GAAP / SEC / regulatory reporting requirements.
·
Although management implemented a reconciliation checklist in the current year, the reconciliations tracked within the checklist were not completed in a timely manner, and included stale reconciling items.

(4)
Allowance for Loan Losses. Processes and controls designed to monitor loan quality and determine the allowance for loan loss reserve were inadequate as follows:
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Reserve calculations and reports utilized to estimate required reserves were subject to informal control procedures, leading to weaknesses in the quality of documentation utilized by management to support loan impairments, specific reserve requirements, and qualitative adjustments.
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Reports utilized by the Loan Risk Rating Committee were not subject to formal reviews to ensure that decisions are being made based on accurate and complete information.
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Review of the allowance for loan loss calculation was informal and insufficiently precise.

No changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject, to various legal actions as described in the 2016 Form 10-K.  There are no material developments in the legal actions described in the 2016 Form 10-K.  The Company may become a party to legal proceedings.  Except as described above, we are not presently involved in any litigation, nor to our knowledge is any litigation threatened against us, that in management's opinion would result in any material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations or that is not expected to be covered by insurance.


Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable.

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

 During the first quarter of 2017, we made no repurchases or unregistered sales of any class of our equity securities.

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 None

Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5.   Other Information

 None

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Item 6.    Exhibits

3.1
 
Tenth Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Trinity Capital Corporation to authorize the Non-Voting Common Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 2, 2017 (File No. 000-50266))
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification on Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
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Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016; and (
) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text



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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
TRINITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: May 15, 2017
 
 
 
By:
/s/ John S. Gulas
 
 
 
John S. Gulas
Chief Executive Officer and President
     
 
By:
/s/ Michael Shuler
   
Michael Shuler
   
Interim Chief Financial Officer