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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017
or 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File Number 0-20402
 

WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 
 
Tennessee
 
62-1497076
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
623 West Main Street, Lebanon, TN
 
37087
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 (615) 444-2265
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company”, and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
x
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Emerging growth company
o





If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common stock outstanding: 10,449,719 shares at November 9, 2017
 



Part I:
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiary are as follows:
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Disclosures required by Item 3 are incorporated by reference to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Part II:
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
EX-31.1 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF THE CEO
  
 
EX-31.2 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF THE CFO
  
 
EX-32.1 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF THE CEO
  
 
EX-32.2 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF THE CFO
  
 
EX-101 INTERACTIVE DATA FILE
  
 



Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016


 
(Unaudited)
 
(Audited)
 
September 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
(Dollars in Thousands
Except Share Amounts)
Assets
 
 
 
Loans
$
1,750,294

 
$
1,689,819

Less: Allowance for loan losses
(23,688
)
 
(22,731
)
Net loans
1,726,606

 
1,667,088

Securities:
 
 
 
Held to maturity, at cost (market value $32,719 and $36,145, respectively)
32,822

 
36,624

Available-for-sale, at market (amortized cost $316,570 and $319,201, respectively)
313,357

 
312,585

Total securities
346,179

 
349,209

Loans held for sale
11,115

 
14,788

Restricted equity securities
3,012

 
3,012

Federal funds sold
9,000

 

Total earning assets
2,095,912

 
2,034,097

Cash and due from banks
88,941

 
47,918

Bank premises and equipment, net
51,102

 
44,414

Accrued interest receivable
5,603

 
6,104

Deferred income tax asset
10,306

 
10,758

Other real estate
1,849

 
4,527

Bank owned life insurance
29,272

 
28,616

Other assets
16,855

 
16,812

Goodwill
4,805

 
4,805

Total assets
$
2,304,645

 
$
2,198,051

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Deposits
$
2,021,315

 
$
1,942,135

Securities sold under repurchase agreements
1,354

 
736

Accrued interest and other liabilities
16,391

 
10,560

Total liabilities
2,039,060

 
1,953,431

Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $2.00 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 10,449,719 and 10,319,673 shares, respectively
20,899

 
20,639

Additional paid-in capital
65,926

 
60,541

Retained earnings
180,743

 
167,523

Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes of $1,230 and $2,533, respectively
(1,983
)
 
(4,083
)
Total stockholders’ equity
265,585

 
244,620

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,304,645

 
$
2,198,051


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
20,944

 
$
19,347

 
$
61,813

 
$
56,796

Interest and dividends on securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable securities
1,316

 
1,524

 
3,950

 
4,380

Exempt from Federal income taxes
280

 
329

 
925

 
830

Interest on loans held for sale
77

 
136

 
210

 
295

Interest on Federal funds sold
82

 
87

 
186

 
275

Interest on balances held at depository institutions
182

 

 
360

 

Interest and dividends on restricted securities
23

 
31

 
89

 
92

Total interest income
22,904

 
21,454

 
67,533

 
62,668

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on negotiable order of withdrawal accounts
338

 
348

 
968

 
1,076

Interest on money market and savings accounts
630

 
477

 
1,560

 
1,476

Interest on time deposits
1,361

 
1,251

 
3,909

 
3,738

Interest on federal funds purchased

 

 
8

 
2

Interest on securities sold under repurchase agreements
3

 
1

 
5

 
2

Total interest expense
2,332

 
2,077

 
6,450

 
6,294

Net interest income before provision for loan losses
20,572

 
19,377

 
61,083

 
56,374

Provision for loan losses
436

 
141

 
1,245

 
290

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
20,136

 
19,236

 
59,838

 
56,084

Non-interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
1,607

 
1,513

 
4,530

 
4,247

Other fees and commissions
2,760

 
2,665

 
8,931

 
7,732

Income on BOLI and annuity contracts
215

 
345

 
656

 
630

Gain on sale of loans
1,124

 
1,244

 
3,214

 
3,141

Gain (loss) on the sale of fixed assets

 
(26
)
 
8

 
(26
)
Gain (loss) on sale of other real estate
(14
)
 

 
40

 
373

Gain (loss) on sale of securities
(23
)
 
377

 
(61
)
 
620

Total non-interest income
5,669

 
6,118

 
17,318

 
16,717

Non-interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
9,442

 
8,528

 
27,313

 
25,230

Occupancy expenses, net
997

 
999

 
2,782

 
2,693

Furniture and equipment expense
528

 
492

 
1,572

 
1,526

Data processing expense
713

 
581

 
2,094

 
1,942

Directors’ fees
163

 
158

 
476

 
496

Other operating expenses
3,524

 
3,501

 
10,731

 
10,559

Loss on sale of other assets

 

 
2

 
1

Total non-interest expense
15,367

 
14,259

 
44,970

 
42,447

Earnings before income taxes
10,438

 
11,095

 
32,186

 
30,354

Income taxes
3,969

 
4,177

 
12,234

 
11,523

Net earnings
$
6,469

 
$
6,918

 
$
19,952

 
$
18,831

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic
10,435,032

 
10,300,323

 
10,392,828

 
10,266,061

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-diluted
10,440,277

 
10,305,312

 
10,397,826

 
10,271,018

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.62

 
$
0.67

 
$
1.92

 
$
1.83

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.62

 
$
0.67

 
$
1.92

 
$
1.83

Dividends per share
$
0.35

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.65

 
$
0.65

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings
Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In Thousands)
Net earnings
$
6,469

 
$
6,918

 
$
19,952

 
$
18,831

Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of taxes of $44, $2, $1,280 and $1,708, respectively
(73
)
 
4

 
2,062

 
2,755

Reclassification adjustment for net losses (gains) included in net earnings, net of taxes of $8, $144, $23 and $236, respectively
15

 
(233
)
 
38

 
(383
)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)
(58
)
 
(229
)
 
2,100

 
2,372

Comprehensive earnings
$
6,411

 
$
6,689

 
$
22,052

 
$
21,203


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)


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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(Unaudited) 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In Thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Interest received
$
70,032

 
$
64,223

Fees and commissions received
13,461

 
11,979

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
109,054

 
121,254

Origination of loans held for sale
(102,167
)
 
(118,997
)
Interest paid
(6,423
)
 
(6,466
)
Cash paid to suppliers and employees
(36,172
)
 
(33,811
)
Income taxes paid
(13,712
)
 
(11,283
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
34,073

 
26,899

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal payments of held-to-maturity securities
3,578

 
2,678

Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal payments of available-for-sale securities
29,556

 
85,932

Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities
25,207

 
69,440

Purchase of held-to-maturity securities

 
(11,479
)
Purchase of available-for-sale securities
(53,967
)
 
(181,285
)
Loans made to customers, net of repayments
(60,743
)
 
(158,726
)
Purchase of bank owned life insurance and annuity contracts

 
(11,916
)
Purchase of premises and equipment
(8,836
)
 
(2,484
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
8

 

Proceeds from sale of other real estate
2,696

 
542

Proceeds from sale of other assets
1

 
15

Net cash used in investing activities
(62,500
)
 
(207,283
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Net increase in non-interest bearing, savings and NOW deposit accounts
71,280

 
128,316

Net increase (decrease) in time deposits
7,900

 
(8,878
)
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under repurchase agreements
618

 
(936
)
Dividends paid
(6,730
)
 
(5,756
)
Proceeds from sale of common stock pursuant to dividend reinvestment
5,266

 
4,316

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
116

 
112

Net cash provided by financing activities
78,450

 
117,174

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
50,023

 
(63,210
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
47,918

 
109,253

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
97,941

 
$
46,043

 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)






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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Continued
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(Unaudited) 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
(In Thousands)
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
 
19,952

 
18,831

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion
 
4,146

 
3,977

Provision for loan losses
 
1,245

 
290

Gain on sale of other real estate
 
(40
)
 
(373
)
Losses (gains) on sale of securities
 
61

 
(620
)
Stock-based compensation expense
 
261

 
29

Loss on the sale of other assets
 
2

 
1

Loss (gain) on the sale of bank premises and equipment
 
(8
)
 
26

Decrease (increase) in loans held for sale
 
3,673

 
(884
)
Increase in deferred tax asset
 
(851
)
 
(1,987
)
Increase in other assets, bank owned life insurance and annuity contract earnings, net
 
(700
)
 
(2,338
)
Decrease (increase) in interest receivable
 
501

 
(356
)
Increase in other liabilities
 
6,431

 
8,248

Increase (decrease) in taxes payable
 
(627
)
 
2,227

Increase (decrease) in interest payable
 
27

 
(172
)
Total adjustments
 
14,121

 
8,068

                         Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
34,073


$
26,899

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gain in value of securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $1,303 and $1,472 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively
 
$
2,100

 
$
2,372

Non-cash transfers from loans to other real estate
 
$
173

 
$
696

Non-cash transfers from other real estate to loans
 
$
195

 
$
1,050

Non-cash transfers from loans to other assets
 
$
2

 
$
16

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business — Wilson Bank Holding Company (the “Company”) is a bank holding company whose primary business is conducted by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wilson Bank & Trust (the “Bank”). The Bank is a commercial bank headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. The Bank provides a full range of banking services in its primary market areas of Wilson, Davidson, Rutherford, Trousdale, Sumner, Dekalb, Putnam and Smith Counties, Tennessee.

Basis of Presentation — The accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All adjustments consisting of normally recurring accruals that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods covered by the report have been included. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated audited financial statements and related notes appearing in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Bank. Significant intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of deferred tax assets, determination of any impairment of intangibles, other-than-temporary impairment of securities, the valuation of other real estate, and the fair value of financial instruments. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Loans — Loans are reported at their outstanding principal balances less unearned income, the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income on loans is accrued based on the principal balance outstanding. Loan origination fees, net of certain loan origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the related loan yield using a method which approximates the interest method.
Loans are charged off when management believes that the full collectability of the loan is unlikely. As such, a loan may be partially charged-off after a “confirming event” has occurred which serves to validate that full repayment pursuant to the terms of the loan is unlikely.
Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when there is a significant deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower, which often is determined when the principal or interest on the loan is more than 90 days past due, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection. Generally, all interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual status, is reversed against current income. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received while the loan is classified as nonaccrual, but interest income recognition is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A nonaccrual loan is returned to accruing status once the loan has been brought current and collection is reasonably assured or the loan has been “well-secured” through other techniques. Past due status is determined based on the contractual due date per the underlying loan agreement.

All loans that are placed on nonaccrual are further analyzed to determine if they should be classified as impaired loans. At December 31, 2016 and at September 30, 2017, there were no loans classified as nonaccrual that were not also deemed to be impaired except for those loans not individually evaluated for impairment as described below. A loan is considered to be impaired when it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. This determination is made using a variety of techniques, which include a review of the borrower’s financial condition, debt-service coverage ratios, global cash flow analysis, guarantor support, other loan file information, meetings with borrowers, inspection or reappraisal of collateral and/or consultation with legal counsel as well as

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results of reviews of other similar industry credits (e.g. builder loans, development loans, church loans, etc). Loans with an identified weakness and principal balance of $500,000 or more are subject to individual identification for impairment. Individually identified impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. If the recorded investment in the impaired loan exceeds the measure of fair value, a specific valuation allowance is established as a component of the allowance for loan losses or, in the case of collateral dependent loans, the excess may be charged off. Changes to the valuation allowance are recorded as a component of the provision for loan losses. Any subsequent adjustments to present value calculations for impaired loan valuations as a result of the passage of time, such as changes in the anticipated payback period for repayment, are recorded as a component of the provision for loan losses. For loans less than $500,000, the Company assigns a valuation allowance to these loans utilizing an allocation rate equal to the allocation rate calculated for non-impaired loans of a similar type.
Allowance for Loan Losses — The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that management believes to be adequate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when they are known. Subsequent recoveries are credited to the allowance. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on an evaluation of the portfolio, current economic conditions, volume, growth, composition of the loan portfolio, homogeneous pools of loans, risk ratings of specific loans, historical loan loss factors, loss experience of various loan segments, identified impaired loans and other factors related to the portfolio. This evaluation is performed quarterly and is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates that are susceptible to significant change including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on any impaired loans.
In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, we also consider the results of our ongoing independent loan review process. We undertake this process both to ascertain whether there are loans in the portfolio whose credit quality has weakened over time and to assist in our overall evaluation of the risk characteristics of the entire loan portfolio. Our loan review process includes the judgment of management, independent loan reviewers, and reviews that may have been conducted by third-party reviewers. We incorporate relevant loan review results in the loan impairment determination. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, will periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses, and may require the Company to record adjustments to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examinations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements    

Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2014-09 implements a common revenue standard that clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 was originally going to be effective for us on January 1, 2017; however, the FASB recently issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Deferral of the Effective Date" which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year to January 1, 2018. Our revenue is comprised of net interest income on financial assets and financial liabilities, which is explicitly excluded from the scope of ASU 2014-09, and non-interest income. We expect that ASU 2014-09 will require us to change how we recognize certain recurring revenue streams within investment management fees, insurance commissions and fees and other categories of non-interest income; however, we do not expect these changes to have a significant impact on our financial statements. We expect to adopt the standard in the first quarter of 2018 with a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings, if such adjustment is deemed to be significant.

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)."  The amendments in this ASU are effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018.  Early adoption is permitted.  As a result of the amendment, lessees will need to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all of their leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The asset will be based on the liability, subject to adjustments, such as adjustments for initial direct costs. For income statement purposes, FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Operating leases will result in straight-line expense (similar to current operating leases) while finance leases will result in a front-loaded expense pattern (similar to current capital leases). Classification will be based on criteria that are largely similar to those applied in current lease accounting, but without explicit bright lines.  We currently do not expect this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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In June 2016, FASB  issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts and requires enhanced disclosures related to the significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU 2016-13 will be effective on January 1, 2020. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-13 on our financial statements.  We are also evaluating the sufficiency of current systems and data needed to comply with this ASU. 

In August 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” ASU 2016-15 clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows under Topic 230.  The update addresses eight specific cash flow issues including, but not limited to, proceeds from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance policies, with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice.  ASU 2016-15 will be effective on January 1, 2018. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-15 on our financial statements.

In March 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-08, “Receivables -  Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20) - Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.” ASU 2017-08 provides guidance on the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium.  This update shortens the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date.  Under current generally accepted accounting principles, entities generally amortize the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument related to certain cash flow issues. ASU 2017-08 will be effective for us on January 1, 2019.  We are currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2017-08 on our financial statements.

Other than those previously discussed, there were no other recently issued accounting pronouncements that may materially impact the Company.

Subsequent Events  - Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 855, Subsequent Events, establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued.  Wilson Bank Holding Company evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after September 30, 2017 through the date of the issued financial statements.

Note 2. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
For financial reporting purposes, the Company classifies its loan portfolio based on the underlying collateral utilized to secure each loan. This classification is consistent with those utilized in the Quarterly Report of Condition and Income filed by the Bank with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).
The following schedule details the loans of the Company at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

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(In Thousands)
 
September 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Mortgage loans on real estate
 
 
 
       Residential 1-4 family
$
409,545

 
$
393,268

Multifamily
111,816

 
109,410

Commercial
670,865

 
689,695

Construction and land development
363,149

 
297,315

Farmland
33,258

 
46,314

Second mortgages
9,661

 
9,193

Equity lines of credit
60,373

 
56,038

Total mortgage loans on real estate
1,658,667

 
1,601,233

Commercial loans
45,295

 
40,301

Agricultural loans
1,605

 
1,562

Consumer installment loans
 
 
 
Personal
38,557

 
41,117

Credit cards
3,059

 
3,157

Total consumer installment loans
41,616

 
44,274

Other loans
10,666

 
9,055

                                Total loans before net deferred loan fees
1,757,849

 
1,696,425

Net deferred loan fees
(7,555
)
 
(6,606
)
Total loans
1,750,294

 
1,689,819

Less: Allowance for loan losses
(23,688
)
 
(22,731
)
Net loans
$
1,726,606

 
$
1,667,088


Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:

Construction and land development: Loans for non-owner-occupied real estate construction or land development are generally repaid through cash flow related to the operation, sale or refinance of the property. The Company also finances construction loans for owner-occupied properties. A portion of the Company’s construction and land portfolio segment is comprised of loans secured by residential product types (residential land and single-family construction). With respect to construction 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 and land development loans are underwritten utilizing independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates, market sales activity, and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based upon estimates of costs and value associated with the complete project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayments 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 closely 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.

1-4 family residential real estate: Residential real estate loans represent loans to consumers or investors to finance a residence. These loans are typically financed on 15 to 30 year amortization terms, but generally with shorter maturities of 5 to 15 years. Many of these loans are extended to borrowers to finance their primary or secondary residence. Loans to an investor secured by a 1-4 family residence will be repaid from either the rental income from the property or from the sale of the property. This loan segment also includes closed-end home equity loans that are secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower’s residence. This allows customers to borrow against the equity in their home. Loans in this portfolio segment are underwritten and approved based on a number of credit quality criteria including limits on maximum Loan-to-Value ("LTV"), minimum credit scores, and maximum debt to income. Real estate market values as of the time the loan is made directly affect the amount of credit extended and, in addition, changes in these residential property values impact the depth of potential losses in this portfolio segment.

1-4 family HELOC: This loan segment includes open-end home equity loans that are secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower’s residence. This allows customers to borrow against the equity in their home utilizing a revolving line of credit.

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These loans are underwritten and approved based on a number of credit quality criteria including limits on maximum LTV, minimum credit scores, and maximum debt to income. Real estate market values as of the time the loan is made directly affect the amount of credit extended and, in addition, changes in these residential property values impact the depth of potential losses in this portfolio segment. Because of the revolving nature of these loans, as well as the fact that many represent second mortgages, this portfolio segment can contain more risk than the amortizing 1-4 family residential real estate loans.

Multi-family and commercial real estate: Multi-family and commercial real estate loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans, in addition to those of 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 loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally largely 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 diverse in terms of type. This diversity helps reduce the Company’s exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. The Company also utilizes third-party experts to provide insight and guidance about economic conditions and trends affecting the market areas it serves. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans are loans secured by multifamily and commercial properties where the primary source of repayment is derived from rental income associated with the property (that is, loans for which 50 percent or more of the source of repayment comes from third party, nonaffiliated, rental income) or the proceeds of the sale, refinancing, or permanent financing of the property. These loans are made to finance income-producing properties such as apartment buildings, office and industrial buildings, and retail properties. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans are loans where the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from the ongoing operations and business activities conducted by the party, or affiliate of the party, who owns the property.

Commercial and Industrial: The commercial and industrial loan portfolio segment includes commercial and industrial loans to commercial customers for use in normal business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases or other expansion projects. Collection risk in this portfolio is driven by the creditworthiness of underlying borrowers, particularly cash flow from customers’ business operations. Commercial and industrial 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 usually 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.

Consumer: The consumer loan portfolio segment includes non-real estate secured direct loans to consumers for household, family, and other personal expenditures. Consumer loans may be secured or unsecured and are usually structured with short or medium term maturities. These loans are underwritten and approved based on a number of consumer credit quality criteria including limits on maximum LTV on secured consumer loans, minimum credit scores, and maximum debt to income. Many traditional forms of consumer installment credit have standard monthly payments and fixed repayment schedules of one to five years. These loans are made with either fixed or variable interest rates that are based on specific indices. Installment loans fill a variety of needs, such as financing the purchase of an automobile, a boat, a recreational vehicle or other large personal items, or for consolidating debt. These loan may be unsecured or secured by an assignment of title, as in an automobile loan, or by money in a bank account. In addition to consumer installment loans, this portfolio segment also includes secured and unsecured personal lines of credit as well as overdraft protection lines. Loans in this portfolio segment are sensitive to unemployment and other key consumer economic measures.

The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is assessed at the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, current asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrowers’ ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current and anticipated economic conditions, historical loss experience, industry and peer bank loan quality indications and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations.

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Transactions in the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and year ended December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows:

 
(In Thousands)
 
Residential
1-4 Family
 
Multifamily
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Farmland
 
Second
Mortgages
 
Equity Lines
of Credit
 
Commercial
 
Agricultural, Installment and Other
 
Total
September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
4,571

 
839

 
9,541

 
5,387

 
658

 
112

 
675

 
386

 
562

 
22,731

Provision
813

 
335

 
(465
)
 
255

 
(203
)
 
3

 
34

 
(13
)
 
486

 
1,245

Charge-offs
(118
)
 

 

 

 
(3
)
 
(11
)
 

 

 
(728
)
 
(860
)
Recoveries
22

 

 
140

 
101

 

 
3

 
3

 
3

 
300

 
572

Ending balance
$
5,288

 
1,174

 
9,216

 
5,743

 
452

 
107

 
712

 
376

 
620

 
23,688

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
$
140

 

 
293

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
433

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
$
5,148

 
1,174

 
8,923

 
5,743

 
452

 
107

 
712

 
376

 
620

 
23,255

Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
409,545

 
111,816

 
670,865

 
363,149

 
33,258

 
9,661

 
60,373

 
45,295

 
53,887

 
1,757,849

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
$
656

 

 
4,031

 
1,260

 

 

 

 

 

 
5,947

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
$
408,889

 
111,816

 
666,834

 
361,889

 
33,258

 
9,661

 
60,373

 
45,295

 
53,887

 
1,751,902

 
Residential
1-4 Family
 
Multifamily
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Farmland
 
Second
Mortgages
 
Equity Lines
of Credit
 
Commercial
 
Agricultural, Installment and Other
 
Total
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
5,024

 
619

 
9,986

 
5,136

 
654

 
106

 
594

 
301

 
480

 
22,900

Provision
(400
)
 
220

 
(399
)
 
283

 
2

 
2

 
66

 
81

 
524

 
379

Charge-offs
(109
)
 

 
(100
)
 
(66
)
 

 

 

 
(11
)
 
(674
)
 
(960
)
Recoveries
56

 

 
54

 
34

 
2

 
4

 
15

 
15

 
232

 
412

Ending balance
$
4,571

 
839

 
9,541

 
5,387

 
658

 
112

 
675

 
386

 
562

 
22,731

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
$
196

 

 
120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
316

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
$
4,375

 
839

 
9,421

 
5,387

 
658

 
112

 
675

 
386

 
562

 
22,415

Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
393,268

 
109,410

 
689,695

 
297,315

 
46,314

 
9,193

 
56,038

 
40,301

 
54,891

 
1,696,425

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
$
679

 

 
4,689

 
1,618

 
103

 

 

 

 

 
7,089

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
$
392,589

 
109,410

 
685,006

 
295,697

 
46,211

 
9,193

 
56,038

 
40,301

 
54,891

 
1,689,336


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Impaired Loans
At September 30, 2017, the Company had certain impaired loans of $2.7 million which were on non-accruing interest status. At December 31, 2016, the Company had certain impaired loans of $3.0 million which were on non-accruing interest status. In each case, at the date such loans were placed on nonaccrual status, the Company reversed all previously accrued interest income against current year earnings. The following table presents the Company’s impaired loans at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. 
 
In Thousands
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential 1-4 family
$
252

 
299

 

 
217

 
11

Multifamily

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate
895

 
894

 

 
905

 
29

Construction
1,264

 
1,260

 

 
1,410

 
50

Farmland

 

 

 
34

 

Second mortgages

 

 

 

 

Equity lines of credit

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

Agricultural, installment and other

 

 

 

 

 
$
2,411

 
2,453

 

 
2,566

 
90

With allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential 1-4 family
$
408

 
583

 
140

 
478

 
22

Multifamily

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate
3,137

 
3,137

 
293

 
3,140

 
13

Construction

 

 

 

 

Farmland

 

 

 

 

Second mortgages

 

 

 

 

Equity lines of credit

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

Agricultural, installment and other

 

 

 

 

 
$
3,545

 
3,720

 
433

 
3,618

 
35

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential 1-4 family
$
660

 
882

 
140

 
695

 
33

Multifamily

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate
4,032

 
4,031

 
293

 
4,045

 
42

Construction
1,264

 
1,260

 

 
1,410

 
50

Farmland

 

 

 
34

 

Second mortgages

 

 

 

 

Equity lines of credit

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

Agricultural, installment and other

 

 

 

 

 
$
5,956

 
6,173

 
433

 
6,184

 
125


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In Thousands
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential 1-4 family
$
150

 
148

 

 
150

 
7

Multifamily

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate
4,248

 
4,246

 

 
4,352

 
38

Construction
1,623

 
1,618

 

 
1,778

 
82

Farmland
104

 
103

 

 
79

 
5

Second mortgages

 

 

 

 

Equity lines of credit

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

Agricultural, installment and other

 

 

 

 

 
$
6,125

 
6,115

 

 
6,359

 
132

With allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential 1-4 family
$
540

 
531

 
196

 
540

 
32

Multifamily

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate
443

 
443

 
120

 
111

 
5

Construction

 

 

 

 

Farmland

 

 

 

 

Second mortgages

 

 

 

 

Equity lines of credit

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

Agricultural, installment and other

 

 

 

 

 
$
983

 
974

 
316

 
651

 
37

Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential 1-4 family
$
690

 
679

 
196

 
690

 
39

Multifamily

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate
4,691

 
4,689

 
120

 
4,463

 
43

Construction
1,623

 
1,618

 

 
1,778

 
82

Farmland
104

 
103

 

 
79

 
5

Second mortgages

 

 

 

 

Equity lines of credit

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

Agricultural, installment and other

 

 

 

 

 
$
7,108

 
7,089

 
316

 
7,010

 
169

Impaired loans also include loans that the Company may elect to formally restructure due to the weakening credit status of a borrower such that the restructuring may facilitate a repayment plan that minimizes the potential losses that the Company may otherwise incur. These loans are classified as impaired loans and, if on non-accruing status as of the date of restructuring, the loans are included in the nonperforming loan balances. Not included in nonperforming loans are loans that have been restructured that were performing as of the restructure date.

Troubled Debt Restructuring
The Bank’s loan portfolio includes certain loans that have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"), where economic concessions have been granted to borrowers who have experienced or are expected to experience financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from the Bank’s loss mitigation activities and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructure and may only be returned to performing status after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally six months.

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The following table summarizes the carrying balances of TDRs at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. 
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
(In thousands)
Performing TDRs
$
3,330

 
$
3,277

Nonperforming TDRs
945

 
1,319

Total TDRS
$
4,275

 
$
4,596


The following table outlines the amount of each troubled debt restructuring categorized by loan classification for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 (in thousands, except for number of contracts): 
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Number
of
Contracts
 
Pre
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment,
Net of Related
Allowance
 
Number
of
Contracts
 
Pre
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment,
Net of Related
Allowance
Residential 1-4 family
5

 
$
361

 
$
361

 
4

 
$
130

 
$
130

Multifamily

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

 
2

 
1,364

 
1,244

Construction

 

 

 

 

 

Farmland
1

 
86

 
86

 
1

 
103

 
103

Second mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

Equity lines of credit

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural, installment and other
1

 
3

 
3

 
2

 
17

 
17

Total
7

 
$
450

 
$
450

 
9

 
$
1,614

 
$
1,494

    
As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had no loan relationships that had been previously classified as a TDR subsequently default within twelve months of restructuring. A default is defined as an occurrence which violates the terms of the receivable’s contract.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company’s recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure amounted to $220,000 and $389,000, respectively.
Potential problem loans, which include nonperforming loans, amounted to approximately $15.9 million at September 30, 2017 and $16.2 million at December 31, 2016. Potential problem loans represent those loans with a well-defined weakness and where information about possible credit problems of borrowers has caused management to have serious doubts about the borrower’s ability to comply with present repayment terms. This definition is believed to be substantially consistent with the standards established by the FDIC, the Bank’s primary federal regulator, for loans classified as special mention, substandard, or doubtful.
The following summary presents our loan balances by primary loan classification and the amount classified within each risk rating category. Pass rated loans include all credits other than those included in special mention, substandard and doubtful which are defined as follows:
 
Special mention loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize liquidation of the debt. Substandard loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

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Doubtful loans have all the characteristics of substandard loans with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. The Bank considers all doubtful loans to be impaired and places such loans on nonaccrual status.

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The following table is a summary of the Bank’s loan portfolio by risk rating at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016: 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Residential
1-4 Family
 
Multifamily
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
 
Farmland
 
Second
Mortgages
 
Equity
Lines
of Credit
 
Commercial
 
Agricultural, installment and other
 
Total
September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Rating
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
400,605

 
111,816

 
665,897

 
362,854

 
32,359

 
9,241

 
60,186

 
45,292

 
53,721

 
1,741,971

Special Mention
5,699

 

 
855

 
121

 
238

 
272

 
40

 
3

 
89

 
7,317

Substandard
3,241

 

 
4,113

 
174

 
661

 
148

 
147

 

 
77

 
8,561

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
$
409,545

 
111,816

 
670,865

 
363,149

 
33,258

 
9,661

 
60,373

 
45,295

 
53,887

 
1,757,849

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Rating
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
384,383

 
109,410

 
684,202

 
297,089

 
45,470

 
8,775

 
55,883

 
40,301

 
54,754

 
1,680,267

Special Mention
5,616

 

 
668

 
121

 
147

 
303

 

 

 
26

 
6,881

Substandard
3,269

 

 
4,825

 
105

 
697

 
115

 
155

 

 
111

 
9,277

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
$
393,268

 
109,410

 
689,695

 
297,315

 
46,314

 
9,193

 
56,038

 
40,301

 
54,891

 
1,696,425



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Note 3. Debt and Equity Securities
Debt and equity securities have been classified in the consolidated balance sheet according to management’s intent. Debt and equity securities at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
Securities Available-For-Sale
 
In Thousands
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Market
Value
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)*
$
68,426

 
$
16

 
$
1,308

 
$
67,134

Mortgage-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE residential
181,450

 
647

 
1,592

 
180,505

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SBAP
25,724

 
2

 
426

 
25,300

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
40,970

 
97

 
649

 
40,418

 
$
316,570

 
$
762

 
$
3,975

 
$
313,357

 
September 30, 2017
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
 
In Thousands
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Market
Value
Mortgage-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)* residential
$
10,186

 
$
40

 
$
116

 
$
10,110

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
22,636

 
162

 
189

 
22,609

 
$
32,822

 
$
202

 
$
305

 
$
32,719


*
Such as Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Farm Credit Bank, and Government National Mortgage Association.
 
December 31, 2016
 
Securities Available-For-Sale
 
In Thousands
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Market
Value
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)*
$
61,879

 
$

 
$
2,391

 
$
59,488

Mortgage-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE residential
166,316

 
496

 
2,447

 
164,365

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SBAP
37,577

 
9

 
729

 
36,857

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
53,429

 
52

 
1,606

 
51,875

 
$
319,201

 
$
557

 
$
7,173

 
$
312,585


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December 31, 2016
 
Securities Held-To-Maturity
 
In Thousands
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Market
Value
Mortgage-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)* residential
$
11,856

 
$
48

 
$
230

 
$
11,674

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
24,768

 
142

 
439

 
24,471

 
$
36,624

 
$
190

 
$
669

 
$
36,145


*
Such as Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Farm Credit Bank, and Government National Mortgage Association.
The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at September 30, 2017, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
 
Held-to-Maturity
 
Available-For-Sale
 
In Thousands
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Market
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Market
Value
Due in one year or less
$
3,605

 
$
3,614

 
$
100

 
$
100

Due after one year through five years
7,232

 
7,327

 
26,643

 
26,480

Due after five years through ten years
9,851

 
9,771

 
119,657

 
118,141

Due after ten years
12,134

 
12,007

 
170,170

 
168,636

 
$
32,822

 
$
32,719

 
$
316,570

 
$
313,357

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
 

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In Thousands, Except Number of Securities
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
September 30, 2017
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Included
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number
of
Securities
Included
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) residential
$
5,068

 
$
33

 
5

 
$
2,904

 
$
83

 
2

 
$
7,972

 
$
116

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
2,301

 
41

 
5

 
5,059

 
148

 
13

 
7,360

 
189

 
$
7,369

 
$
74

 
10

 
$
7,963

 
$
231

 
15

 
$
15,332

 
$
305

Available-for-Sale Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSEs
$
40,378

 
$
597

 
16

 
$
24,440

 
$
711

 
9

 
$
64,818

 
$
1,308

Mortgage-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     GSE residential
83,203

 
766

 
42

 
36,555

 
826

 
24

 
119,758

 
1,592

Asset-backed: SBAP
12,614

 
134

 
8

 
11,453

 
292

 
5

 
24,067

 
426

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
7,617

 
94

 
20

 
18,420

 
555

 
45

 
26,037

 
649

 
$
143,812

 
$
1,591

 
86

 
$
90,868

 
$
2,384

 
83

 
$
234,680

 
$
3,975


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In Thousands, Except Number of Securities
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
December 31, 2016
Value
 
Losses
 
Included
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Included
 
Value
 
Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) residential
$
8,177

 
$
151

 
7

 
$
1,704

 
$
79

 
1

 
$
9,881

 
$
230

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
16,081

 
439

 
41

 

 

 

 
16,081

 
439

 
$
24,258

 
$
590

 
48

 
$
1,704

 
$
79

 
1

 
$
25,962

 
$
669

Available-for-Sale Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSEs
$
59,488

 
$
2,391

 
23

 
$

 
$

 

 
$
59,488

 
$
2,391

Mortgage-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     GSE residential
124,011

 
2,350

 
64

 
6,918

 
97

 
9

 
130,929

 
2,447

Asset-backed: SBAP
33,579

 
729

 
17

 

 

 

 
33,579

 
729

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
42,801

 
1,606

 
116

 

 

 

 
42,801

 
1,606

 
$
259,879

 
$
7,076

 
220

 
$
6,918

 
$
97

 
9

 
$
266,797

 
$
7,173

Unrealized losses on securities have not been recognized into income because the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2017, as the issuers’ securities are of high credit quality, management does not intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not that management will be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payment on the securities. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach maturity.
The carrying values of the Company’s investment securities could decline in the future if the financial condition of issuers deteriorates and management determines it is probable that the Company will not recover the entire amortized cost bases of the securities. As a result, there is a risk that other-than-temporary impairment charges may occur in the future given the current economic environment.
Note 4. Earnings Per Share
The computation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for stock splits. The computation of diluted earnings per share for the Company begins with the basic earnings per share plus the effect of common shares contingently issuable from stock options.






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The following is a summary of components comprising basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Dollars in Thousands
Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
 
(Dollars in Thousands
Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
Basic EPS Computation*:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator – Earnings available to common stockholders
$
6,469

 
$
6,918

 
$
19,952

 
$
18,831

Denominator – Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
10,435,032

 
10,300,323

 
10,392,828

 
10,266,061

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.62

 
$
0.67

 
$
1.92

 
$
1.83

Diluted EPS Computation*:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator – Earnings available to common stockholders
$
6,469

 
$
6,918

 
$
19,952

 
$
18,831

Denominator – Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
10,435,032

 
10,300,323

 
10,392,828

 
10,266,061

Dilutive effect of stock options
5,245

 
4,989

 
4,998

 
4,957

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
10,440,277

 
10,305,312

 
10,397,826

 
10,271,018

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.62

 
$
0.67

 
$
1.92

 
$
1.83


* Adjusted for 4 for 3 stock split effective on March 30, 2016.
Note 5. Income Taxes
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes, defines the threshold for recognizing the benefits of tax return positions in the financial statements as “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the taxing authority. This section also provides guidance on the derecognition, measurement and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties, and includes guidance concerning accounting for income tax uncertainties in interim periods. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits related to Federal or state income tax matters and does not anticipate any material increase or decrease in unrecognized tax benefits relative to any tax positions taken prior to September 30, 2017.
As of September 30, 2017, the Company has accrued no interest and no penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
The Company and the Bank file consolidated U.S. Federal and State of Tennessee income tax returns. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the State of Tennessee for the years ended December 31, 2013 through 2016 and the IRS for the years ended December 31, 2014 through 2016.
Note 6. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
In the normal course of business, the Bank has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments which include commitments to extend credit (i.e., including unfunded lines of credit) and standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are usually the result of lines of credit granted to existing borrowers under agreements that the total outstanding indebtedness will not exceed a specific amount during the term of the indebtedness. Typical borrowers are commercial concerns that use lines of credit to supplement their treasury management functions, thus their total outstanding indebtedness may fluctuate during any time period based on the seasonality of their business and the resultant timing of their cash flows. Other typical lines of credit are related to home equity loans granted to consumers. Commitments to extend credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.
Standby letters of credit are generally issued on behalf of an applicant (our customer) to a specifically named beneficiary and are the result of a particular business arrangement that exists between the applicant and the beneficiary. Standby letters of credit have fixed expiration dates and are usually for terms of two years or less unless terminated sooner due to criteria specified in the standby letter of credit. A typical arrangement involves the applicant routinely being indebted to the beneficiary for such items as inventory purchases, insurance, utilities, lease guarantees or other third party commercial transactions. The standby letter

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of credit would permit the beneficiary to obtain payment from the Bank under certain prescribed circumstances. Subsequently, the Bank would then seek reimbursement from the applicant pursuant to the terms of the standby letter of credit.
The Bank follows the same credit policies and underwriting practices when making these commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Each customer’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the amount of collateral obtained, if any, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include cash, real estate and improvements, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and personal property.
The contractual amounts of these commitments are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements and would only be reflected if drawn upon. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contractual amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. However, should the commitments be drawn upon and should our customers default on their resulting obligation to us, the Company’s maximum exposure to credit loss, without consideration of collateral, is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.
A summary of the Company’s total contractual amount for all off-balance sheet commitments at September 30, 2017 is as follows:
Commitments to extend credit
$
613,791,000

Standby letters of credit
$
69,157,000


The Company originates residential mortgage loans, sells them to third-party purchasers, and does not retain the servicing rights. These loans are originated internally and are primarily to borrowers in the Company’s geographic market footprint. These sales are on a best efforts basis to investors that follow conventional government sponsored entities ("GSE") and the Department of Housing and Urban Development/U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ("HUD/VA") guidelines. Generally, loans held for sale are underwritten by the Company, including HUD/VA loans.

Each purchaser has specific guidelines and criteria for sellers of loans, and the risk of credit loss with regard to the principal amount of the loans sold is generally transferred to the purchasers upon sale. While the loans are sold without recourse, the purchase agreements require the Company to make certain representations and warranties regarding the existence and sufficiency of file documentation and the absence of fraud by borrowers or other third parties such as appraisers in connection with obtaining the loan. If it is determined that the loans sold were in breach of these representations or warranties or the loan had an early payoff or payment default, the Company has obligations to either repurchase the loan for the unpaid principal balance and related investor fees or make the purchaser whole for the economic benefits of the loan.

To date, repurchase activity pursuant to the terms of these representations and warranties has been insignificant and has resulted in insignificant losses to the Company.
Based on information currently available, management believes that it does not have significant exposure to contingent losses that may arise relating to the representations and warranties that it has made in connection with its mortgage loan sales.
Various legal claims also arise from time to time in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these claims outstanding at September 30, 2017 will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Note 7. Fair Value Measurements
FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The definition of fair value focuses on the exit price, i.e., the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, not the entry price (i.e., the price that would be paid to acquire the asset or received to assume the liability at the measurement date). The statement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, the fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Valuation Hierarchy
FASB ASC 820 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:
 

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Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such assets and liabilities pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Assets
Securities available-for-sale — Where quoted prices are available for identical securities in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities and certain other financial products. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models that use observable inputs or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation and more complex pricing models or discounted cash flows are used, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Impaired loans — A loan is considered to be impaired when it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. If the recorded investment in the impaired loan exceeds the measure of fair value, a valuation allowance may be established as a component of the allowance for loan losses or the expense is recognized as a charge-off. Impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy due to the unobservable inputs used in determining their fair value such as collateral values and the borrower’s underlying financial condition.
Other real estate owned — Other real estate owned (“OREO”) represents real estate foreclosed upon by the Company through loan defaults by customers or acquired in lieu of foreclosure. Substantially all of these amounts relate to construction and land development, other loans secured by land, and commercial real estate loans for which the Company believes it has adequate collateral. Upon foreclosure, the property is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, based on appraised value, less selling costs estimated as of the date acquired with any loss recognized as a charge-off through the allowance for loan losses. Additional OREO losses for subsequent valuation downward adjustments are determined on a specific property basis and are included as a component of noninterest expense along with holding costs. Any gains or losses realized at the time of disposal are also reflected in noninterest expense, as applicable. OREO is included in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy due to the lack of observable market inputs into the determination of fair value. Appraisal values are property-specific and sensitive to the changes in the overall economic environment.
Mortgage loans held-for-sale — Mortgage loans held-for-sale are carried at the fair value. The fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2).
Other assets — Included in other assets are certain assets carried at fair value, including the cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance policies. The Company uses financial information received from insurance carriers indicating the performance of the insurance policies and cash surrender values in determining the carrying value. The Company reflects these assets within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy due to the unobservable inputs included in the valuation of these items. The Company does not consider the fair values of these policies and contracts to be materially sensitive to changes in these unobservable inputs.
The following tables present the financial instruments carried at fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, by caption on the consolidated balance sheet and by FASB ASC 820 valuation hierarchy (as described above) (in thousands): 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
(In Thousands)
 
Total Carrying
Value in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheet
 
Quoted Market
Prices in an
Active Market
(Level 1)
 
Models with
Significant
Observable
Market
Parameters
(Level 2)
 
Models with
Significant
Unobservable
Market
Parameters
(Level 3)
September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$
67,134

 

 
67,134

 

Mortgage-backed securities
180,505

 

 
180,505

 

Asset-backed securities
25,300

 

 
25,300

 

State and municipal securities
40,418

 

 
40,418

 

Total investment securities available-for-sale
313,357

 

 
313,357

 

Loans held for sale
11,115

 

 
11,115

 

Other assets
29,272

 

 

 
29,272

Total assets at fair value
$
353,744

 

 
324,472

 
29,272

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$
59,488

 

 
59,488

 

Mortgage-backed securities
164,365

 

 
164,365

 

Asset-backed securities
36,857

 

 
36,857

 

State and municipal securities
51,875

 

 
51,875

 

Total investment securities available-for-sale
312,585

 

 
312,585

 

Loans held for sale
14,788

 

 
14,788

 

Other assets
28,616

 

 

 
28,616

Total assets at fair value
$
355,989

 

 
327,373

 
28,616


 
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring  Basis
 
(In Thousands)
 
Total Carrying
Value in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheet
 
Quoted Market
Prices in an
Active Market
(Level 1)
 
Models with
Significant
Observable
Market
Parameters
(Level 2)
 
Models with
Significant
Unobservable
Market
Parameters
(Level 3)
September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate owned
$
1,849

 

 

 
1,849

Impaired loans, net (¹)
5,523

 

 

 
5,523

Total
$
7,372

 

 

 
7,372

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate owned
$
4,527

 

 

 
4,527

Impaired loans, net (¹)
6,792

 

 

 
6,792

Total
$
11,319

 

 

 
11,319


(1) 
Amount is net of a valuation allowance of $433,000 at September 30, 2017 and $316,000 at December 31, 2016 as required by ASC 310, “Receivables.”
In the case of the bond portfolio, the Company monitors the valuation technique utilized by various pricing agencies to ascertain when transfers between levels have been affected. The nature of the remaining assets and liabilities is such that transfers in and out of any level are expected to be rare. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 or 3.
The table below includes a rollforward of the balance sheet amounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (including the change in fair value) for financial instruments classified by the Company within Level 3 of the valuation

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hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. When a determination is made to classify a financial instrument within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, the determination is based upon the significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. However, since Level 3 financial instruments typically include, in addition to the unobservable or Level 3 components, observable components (that is, components that are actively quoted and can be validated to external sources), the gains and losses in the table below include changes in fair value due in part to observable factors that are part of the valuation methodology (in thousands):
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
Other
Assets
 
Other
Liabilities
 
Other
Assets
 
Other
Liabilities
Fair value, January 1
$
28,616

 

 
$
17,733

 

Total realized gains included in income
656

 

 
454

 

Change in unrealized gains/losses included in other comprehensive income for assets and liabilities still held at September 30

 

 

 

Purchases, issuances and settlements, net

 

 
10,210

 

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

 

Fair value, September 30
$
29,272

 

 
$
28,397

 

Total realized gains included in income related to financial assets and liabilities still on the consolidated balance sheet at September 30
$
656

 

 
$
454

 


The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments that are not measured at fair value. In cases where quoted market prices or observable components are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flow models. Those models are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rates, estimates of future cash flows and borrower creditworthiness. The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Such amounts have not been revalued for purposes of these consolidated financial statements since those dates and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
Held-to-maturity securities — Estimated fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models that use observable inputs or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics.
Loans — The fair value of our loan portfolio includes a credit risk factor in the determination of the fair value of our loans. This credit risk assumption is intended to approximate the fair value that a market participant would realize in a hypothetical orderly transaction. Our loan portfolio is initially fair valued using a segmented approach. We divide our loan portfolio into the following categories: variable rate loans, impaired loans and all other loans. The results are then adjusted to account for credit risk.
For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk, fair values approximate carrying values. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using discounted cash flow models or based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. For other loans, fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow models, using current market interest rates offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The values derived from the discounted cash flow approach for each of the above portfolios are then further discounted to incorporate credit risk to determine the exit price.
Deposits and Securities sold under agreements to repurchase — Fair values for deposits are estimated using discounted cash flow models, using current market interest rates offered on deposits with similar remaining maturities.
Off-Balance Sheet Instruments — The fair values of the Company’s off-balance-sheet financial instruments are based on fees charged to enter into similar agreements. However, commitments to extend credit do not represent a significant value to the Company until such commitments are funded.
The following table presents the carrying amounts, estimated fair value and placement in the fair valuation hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, the

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carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.
 
Carrying/
Notional
 
Estimated
 
Quoted Market
Prices in
an Active
Market
 
Models with
Significant
Observable
Market
Parameters
 
Models with
Significant
Unobservable
Market
Parameters
(in Thousands)
Amount
 
Fair Value (¹)
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities held-to-maturity
$
32,822

 
32,719

 

 
32,719

 

Loans, net
1,726,606

 
1,716,500

 

 

 
1,716,500

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
2,022,669

 
1,813,411

 

 

 
1,813,411

Off-balance sheet instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments to extend credit

 

 

 

 

Standby letters of credit

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities held-to-maturity
$
36,624

 
36,145

 

 
36,145

 

Loans, net
1,667,088

 
1,673,568

 

 

 
1,673,568

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
1,942,871

 
1,631,032

 

 

 
1,631,032

Off-balance sheet instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments to extend credit

 

 

 

 

Standby letters of credit

 

 

 

 


(1) 
Estimated fair values are consistent with an exit-price concept. The assumptions used to estimate the fair values are intended to approximate those that a market-participant would realize in a hypothetical orderly transaction.
Note 8. Stock Option Plan, Equity Incentive Plan & Charter Amendment

In April 1999, the shareholders of the Company approved the Wilson Bank Holding Company 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Stock Option Plan”). The Stock Option Plan provided for the granting of stock options, and authorized the issuance of common stock upon the exercise of such options, for up to 200,000 shares of common stock, to officers and other key employees of the Company and its subsidiary. Furthermore, prior to the expiration of the 1999 Stock Option Plan, the Company and its subsidiary could reserve additional shares for issuance under the 1999 Stock Option Plan as needed in order that the aggregate number of shares that could have been issued during the term of the 1999 Stock Option Plan was equal to five percent (5%) of the shares of common stock then issued and outstanding.
 
In April 2009, the Company’s shareholders approved the Wilson Bank Holding Company 2009 Stock Option Plan (the “2009 Stock Option Plan”). The 2009 Stock Option Plan was effective as of April 14, 2009 and replaced the 1999 Stock Option Plan which expired on April 13, 2009. Under the 2009 Stock Option Plan, awards may be in the form of options to acquire common stock of the Company. Subject to adjustment as provided by the terms of the 2009 Stock Option Plan, the maximum number of shares of common stock with respect to which awards may be granted under the 2009 Stock Option Plan is 100,000 shares. As of September 30, 2017, the Company has available to grant 50,522 options to employees pursuant to the 2009 Stock Option Plan.

Under the 2009 Stock Option Plan, stock option awards may be granted in the form of incentive stock options or nonstatutory stock options and are generally exercisable for up to 10 years following the date such option awards are granted. Exercise prices of incentive stock options must be equal to or greater than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date.
 
During the second quarter of 2016, the Company’s shareholders approved the Wilson Bank Holding Company 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, which authorizes awards of up to 750,000 shares of common stock. The 2016 Equity Incentive Plan was

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approved by the Board of Directors and effective as of January 25, 2016 and approved by the Company's shareholders on April 12, 2016.  The Board of Directors approved an amendment and restatement of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated the "2016 Equity Incentive Plan") to make clear that directors who are not also employees of the Company may be awarded stock appreciation rights. The primary purpose of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan is to promote the interests of the Company and its shareholders by, among other things, (i) attracting and retaining key officers, employees and directors of, and consultants to, the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, (ii) motivating those individuals by means of performance-related incentives to achieve long-range performance goals, (iii) enabling such individuals to participate in the long-term growth and financial success of the Company, (iv) encouraging ownership of stock in the Company by such individuals, and (v) linking their compensation to the long-term interests of the Company and its shareholders.  Except for certain limitations, awards can be in the form of stock options (both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options), stock appreciation rights, restricted shares and restricted share units, performance awards and other stock-based awards.  As of September 30, 2017, the Company has 501,670 shares remaining available for issuance under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company had outstanding 158,932 stock options with a weighed average price of $38.29 and 128,040 cash-settled stock appreciation rights each with a weighted average price of $40.53.
 
The following tables summarize information about stock options and cash-settled SARs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:
 
 September 30, 2017
 
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Options and SARs outstanding at beginning of year
183,847

$
38.08

Granted
112,333

40.87

Exercised
4,086

28.48

Forfeited or expired
5,122

39.33

Outstanding at end of year
286,972

$
39.29

Options and SARs exercisable at September 30, 2017
36,215

$
35.83

 
 
 
 
 
Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested options and SARs at January 1, 2017
 
170,294

$
10.63

Granted
 
112,333

11.95

Vested
 
(26,748
)
10.69

Forfeited or expired
 
(5,122
)
10.73

Non-vested options and SARs at September 30, 2017
 
250,757

$
11.78




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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The purpose of this discussion is to provide insight into the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its bank subsidiary. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this report. Reference should also be made to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for a more complete discussion of factors that impact liquidity, capital and the results of operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") regarding, among other things, the anticipated financial and operating results of the Company. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any modifications or revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
The Company cautions investors that future financial and operating results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. The words “expect,” “intend,” “should,” “may,” “could,” “believe,” “suspect,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “plan,” “estimate” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but other statements not based on historical fact may also be considered forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and also include, without limitation, (i) deterioration in the financial condition of borrowers resulting in significant increases in loan losses and provisions for these losses, (ii) renewed deterioration in the real estate market conditions in the Company’s market areas, (iii) increased competition with other financial institutions, (iv) the deterioration of the economy in the Company’s market areas, (v) rapid fluctuations in short-term interest rates, (vi) significant downturns in the business of one or more large customers, (vii) the inability of the Company to comply with regulatory capital requirements, including those resulting from changes to capital calculation methodologies and required capital maintenance levels; (viii) changes in state or Federal regulations, policies, or legislation applicable to banks and other financial service providers, including regulatory or legislative developments arising out of current unsettled conditions in the economy, including implementation of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (ix) changes in capital levels and loan underwriting, credit review or loss reserve policies associated with economic conditions, examination conclusions, or regulatory developments, (x) inadequate allowance for loan losses, (xi) the effectiveness of the Company’s activities in improving, resolving or liquidating lower quality assets, (xii) results of regulatory examinations, (xiii) the vulnerability of our network and online banking portals to unauthorized access, computer viruses, phishing schemes, spam attacks, human error, natural disasters, power loss, and other security breaches; (xiv) the possibility of additional increases to compliance costs as a result of increased regulatory oversight; and (xv) loss of key personnel. These risks and uncertainties may cause the actual results or performance of the Company to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company’s future operating results depend on a number of factors which were derived utilizing numerous assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The accounting principles we follow and our methods of applying these principles conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and with general practices within the banking industry. In connection with the application of those principles, we have made judgments and estimates which, in the case of the determination of our allowance for loan losses have been critical to the determination of our financial position and results of operations. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Allowance for Loan Losses (“allowance”). Our management assesses the adequacy of the allowance prior to the end of each calendar quarter. This assessment includes procedures to estimate the allowance and test the adequacy and appropriateness of the resulting balance. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, current asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan quality indications and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Loan losses are charged off when management believes that the full collectability of the loan is unlikely. A loan may be partially charged off after a “confirming event” has occurred which serves to validate that full repayment pursuant to the terms of the loan

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is unlikely. Allocation of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, is deemed to be uncollectible.
A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement.

An impairment allowance is recognized if the fair value of the loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (recorded investment in the loan is the principal balance plus any accrued interest, net of deferred loan fees or costs and unamortized premium or discount). The impairment is recognized through the allowance. Loans that are impaired are recorded at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or if the loan is collateral dependent, impairment measurement is based on the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposal costs. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Company recognizes an impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge to the provision for loan losses or by adjusting an existing valuation allowance for the impaired loan with a corresponding charge or credit to the provision for loan losses. Management believes it follows appropriate accounting and regulatory guidance in determining impairment and accrual status of impaired loans.

The level of allowance maintained is believed by management to be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries of amounts previously charged-off.
In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, we also consider the results of our ongoing loan review process. We undertake this process both to ascertain whether there are loans in the portfolio whose credit quality has weakened over time and to assist in our overall evaluation of the risk characteristics of the entire loan portfolio. Our loan review process includes the judgment of management, the input from our independent loan reviewers, and reviews that may have been conducted by bank regulatory agencies as part of their usual examination process. We incorporate loan review results in the determination of whether or not it is probable that we will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a loan.
As part of management’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, management divides the loan portfolio into twelve segments based on bank call reporting requirements. The allowance allocation begins with a process of estimating the probable losses in each of the twelve loan segments. The estimates for these loans are based on our historical loss data for that category over the last twenty quarters. Each segment is then analyzed such that an allocation of the allowance is estimated for each loan segment.
The estimated loan loss allocation for all twelve loan portfolio segments is then adjusted for several “environmental” factors. The allocation for environmental factors is particularly subjective and does not lend itself to exact mathematical calculation. This amount represents estimated probable inherent credit losses which exist, but have not yet been identified, as of the balance sheet date, and are based upon quarterly trend assessments in delinquent and nonaccrual loans, unanticipated charge-offs, credit concentration changes, prevailing economic conditions, changes in lending personnel experience, changes in lending policies, increase in interest rates, or procedures and other influencing factors. These environmental factors are considered for each of the twelve loan segments and the allowance allocation, as determined by the processes noted above for each component, is increased or decreased based on the incremental assessment of these various environmental factors.
We then test the resulting allowance by comparing the balance in the allowance to industry and peer information. Our management then evaluates the result of the procedures performed, including the result of our testing, and concludes on the appropriateness of the balance of the allowance in its entirety. The board of directors reviews and approves the assessment prior to the filing of quarterly and annual financial information.
Impairment of Intangible Assets. Long-lived assets, including purchased intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of would be separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.

Goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are evaluated for impairment annually and are evaluated for impairment more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. That annual assessment date is December 31. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the asset’s fair value. The

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Company first has the option to perform a qualitative assessment of goodwill to determine if impairment has occurred. Based upon the qualitative assessment, if the fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying value, the evaluation of goodwill is complete. If the qualitative assessment indicates that impairment is present, the goodwill impairment analysis continues with a two-step test. The first step, used to identify potential impairment, involves comparing each reporting unit’s estimated fair value to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is considered not to be impaired. If the carrying value exceeds estimated fair value, there is an indication of potential impairment and the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment.
If required, the second step involves calculating an implied fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit for which the first step indicated potential impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to the amount of goodwill calculated in a business combination, by measuring the excess of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, as determined in the first step, over the aggregate estimated fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment. If the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. An impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit, and the loss establishes a new basis in the goodwill.
Other-than-temporary Impairment. A decline in the fair value of any available-for-sale or held-to-maturity security below cost that is deemed to be other-than-temporary results in a reduction in the carrying amount of the security. To determine whether impairment is other-than-temporary, management considers whether the entity expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security by reviewing the present value of the future cash flows associated with the security. The shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected in relation to the amortized cost basis is referred to as a credit loss and is deemed to be other-than temporary impairment. If a credit loss is identified, the credit loss is recognized as a charge to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established. If management concludes that no credit loss exists and it is not more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the security before maturity, then the security is not other-than-temporarily impaired and the shortfall is recorded as a component of equity.
Results of Operations
Net earnings increased 5.95% to $19,952,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $18,831,000 in the first nine months of 2016. Net earnings were $6,469,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $449,000 or 6.49% from $6,918,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and a decrease of $519,000 or 7.43% over the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The increase in net earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year comparable period was primarily due to an increase in net interest income, reflecting an increase in loan balances between the relevant periods, and lower funding costs, and an increase in non-interest income, partially offset by an increase in non-interest expense. The decrease in net earnings during the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year comparable period was primarily due to an increase in both interest expense and non-interest expense and a decrease in non-interest income, partially offset by an increase in interest income.

Net Interest Income

The average balances, interest, and average rates of our assets and liabilities for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):


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Nine Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2017
 
September 30, 2016
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Rate
 
Income/
Expense
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Rate
 
Income/
Expense
Loans, net of unearned interest (1)
$
1,725,092

 
4.82
%
 
$
61,813

 
$
1,546,915

 
4.90
%
 
$
56,796

Investment securities—taxable
273,716

 
1.93

 
3,950

 
307,875

 
1.90

 
4,380

Investment securities—tax exempt
63,147

 
1.96

 
925

 
56,675

 
1.95

 
830

Taxable equivalent adjustment

 
1.01

 
477

 

 
1.01

 
428

Total tax-exempt investment securities
63,147

 
2.97

 
1,402

 
56,675

 
2.96

 
1,258

Total investment securities
336,863

 
2.12

 
5,352

 
364,550

 
2.06

 
5,638

Loans held for sale
8,084

 
3.47

 
210

 
12,364

 
3.18

 
295

Federal funds sold
58,366

 
0.43

 
186

 
85,859

 
0.43

 
275

Accounts with depository institutions
23,990

 
2.01

 
360

 

 

 

Restricted equity securities
3,012

 
3.95

 
89

 
3,012

 
4.07

 
92

Total earning assets
2,155,407

 
4.24

 
68,010

 
2,012,700

 
4.18

 
63,096

Cash and due from banks
11,328

 
 
 
 
 
13,563

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
(23,011
)
 
 
 
 
 
(22,933
)
 
 
 
 
Bank premises and equipment
47,662

 
 
 
 
 
42,161

 
 
 
 
Other assets
68,193

 
 
 
 
 
58,508

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
2,259,579

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,103,999

 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Negotiable order of withdrawal accounts
$
475,646

 
0.27
%
 
$
968

 
$
448,203

 
0.32
%
 
$
1,075

Money market demand accounts
632,970

 
0.25

 
1,176

 
573,388

 
0.27

 
1,142

Individual retirement accounts
81,491

 
0.84

 
513

 
85,025

 
0.85

 
542

Other savings deposits
131,696

 
0.39

 
384

 
116,595

 
0.38

 
334

Certificates of deposit $250,000 and over
75,998

 
1.06

 
600

 
71,492

 
1.03

 
550

Certificates of deposit under $250,000
363,594

 
1.03

 
2,796

 
356,230

 
0.99

 
2,647

Total interest-bearing deposits
1,761,395

 
0.49

 
6,437

 
1,650,933

 
0.51

 
6,290

Securities sold under repurchase agreements
1,351

 
0.49

 
5

 
1,144

 
0.23

 
2

Federal funds purchased
1,596

 
0.67

 
8

 
451

 
0.59

 
2

Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,764,342

 
0.49

 
6,450

 
1,652,528

 
0.51

 
6,294

Non-interest bearing deposits
228,372

 
 
 
 
 
206,571

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
8,111

 
 
 
 
 
12,710

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
258,754

 
 
 
 
 
232,190

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,259,579

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,103,999

 
 
 
 
Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis
 
$
61,560

 
 
 
 
 
$
56,802

Net yield on earning assets (2)
 
 
3.84
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.76
%
 
 
Net interest spread (3)
 
 
3.75
%
 

 
 
 
3.67
%
 
 
(1) Loan fees of $5.6 million and $4.9 million are included in interest income in 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(2) Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis divided by average interest-earning assets.
(3) Average interest rate on interest-earning assets less average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities.




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Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2017
 
September 30, 2016
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Rate
 
Income/
Expense
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Rate
 
Income/
Expense
Loans, net of unearned interest (1)
$
1,734,332

 
4.82
%
 
$
20,944

 
$
1,580,538

 
4.89
%
 
$
19,347

Investment securities—taxable
272,640

 
1.92

 
1,316

 
319,830

 
1.89

 
1,524

Investment securities—tax exempt
58,148

 
1.91

 
280

 
68,454

 
1.91

 
329

Taxable equivalent adjustment

 
0.98

 
144

 

 
0.98

 
169

Total tax-exempt investment securities
58,148

 
2.89

 
424

 
68,454

 
2.89

 
498

Total investment securities
330,788

 
2.09

 
1,740

 
388,284

 
2.07

 
2,022

Loans held for sale
9,717

 
3.14

 
77

 
16,447

 
3.28

 
136

Federal funds sold
61,011

 
0.53

 
82

 
86,221

 
0.40

 
87

Accounts with depository institutions
32,328

 
2.23

 
182

 

 

 

Restricted equity securities
3,012

 
3.03

 
23

 
3,012

 
4.08

 
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Total earning assets
2,171,188

 
4.24

 
23,048

 
2,074,502

 
4.16

 
21,623

Cash and due from banks
13,374

 
 
 
 
 
9,330

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
(23,313
)
 
 
 
 
 
(22,964
)
 
 
 
 
Bank premises and equipment
49,928

 
 
 
 
 
42,331

 
 
 
 
Other assets
67,407

 
 
 
 
 
64,379

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
2,278,584

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,167,578

 
 
 
 

Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Negotiable order of withdrawal accounts
$
481,164

 
0.28
%
 
$
338

 
$
455,288

 
0.30
%
 
$
347

Money market demand accounts
634,774

 
0.30

 
484

 
600,355

 
0.24

 
364

Individual retirement accounts
80,623

 
0.86

 
174

 
84,476

 
0.84

 
179

Other savings deposits
134,522

 
0.43

 
146

 
122,877

 
0.36

 
113

Certificates of deposit $250,000 and over
70,873

 
1.11

 
198

 
62,044

 
1.06

 
165

Certificates of deposit under $250,000
363,896

 
1.08

 
989

 
363,961

 
0.99

 
908

Total interest-bearing deposits
1,765,852

 
0.52

 
2,329

 
1,689,001

 
0.49

 
2,076

Securities sold under repurchase agreements
1,557

 
0.76

 
3

 
1,083

 
0.37

 
1

Federal funds purchased

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,767,409

 
0.52

 
2,332

 
1,690,084

 
0.49

 
2,077

Non-interest bearing deposits
234,591

 
 
 
 
 
223,691

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
10,998

 
 
 
 
 
12,431

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
265,586

 
 
 
 
 
241,372

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,278,584

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,167,578

 
 
 
 
Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis
 
$
20,716

 
 
 
 
 
$
19,546

Net yield on earning assets (2)
 
 
3.81
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.76
%
 
 
Net interest spread (3)
 
 
3.72
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.67
%
 
 
(1) Loan fees of $1.7 million and $1.6 million are included in interest income for the three months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(2) Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis divided by average interest-earning assets.
(3) Average interest rate on interest-earning assets less average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities.

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Net yield on earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was 3.84% and 3.76%, respectively. The net interest spread was 3.75% and 3.67%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The yield on loans decreased during the first nine months of 2017 and the quarter ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the comparable periods in 2016 primarily as a result of increased competition for loans in all market areas. While the rate we pay on our deposits and other funding sources decreased slightly in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the comparable period in 2016, our funding costs increased in the quarter ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the third quarter in 2016 as we increased the rates we are paying on all of our deposit products as a result of competitive pressures in our markets and increases in short-term rates. If our deposit pricing and other funding costs continue to increase while rates we earn on our earning assets decrease or remain flat, our net interest margin will be compressed negatively impacting our net interest income.
Net interest income represents the amount by which interest earned on various earning assets exceeds interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities and is the most significant component of the Company’s earnings. Reflecting loan growth that outpaced the reduction in loan yields, the Company’s total interest income, excluding tax equivalent adjustments relating to tax exempt securities, increased $4,865,000, or 7.76%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. The increase in total interest income was $1,450,000, or 6.76%, for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Interest income in the third quarter of 2017 increased $33,000, or 0.14% over the second quarter of 2017. The increase in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily attributable to an increase in average loans and the resulting increase in the net interest and fees earned on loans. The ratio of average earning assets to total average assets was 95.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 95.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Interest expense increased $156,000, or 2.48%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. The increase was $255,000, or 12.28%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. Interest expense increased $238,000, or 11.37%, for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 over the second quarter of 2017. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to an increase in the volume of average interest bearing deposits in the amount of $110,462,000 during the last twelve months. The increase in interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to an increase in deposit interest rates made late in the second quarter of 2017 along with a slight increase in the volume of average interest bearing liabilities.
Provision for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses totaled $23,688,000 as of September 30, 2017 compared to $22,731,000 as of December 31, 2016 and $23,320,000 as of September 30, 2016. An analytical model based on historical loss experience, current trends and economic conditions is used to determine the amount of provision to be recognized and to test the adequacy of the loan loss allowance. The volume of net loans charged off for the first nine months of 2017 totaled approximately $288,000 compared to approximately $130,000 in net loans recovered during the first nine months of 2016. The volume of net loans charged off for the third quarter of 2017 totaled approximately $71,000 compared to $383,000 of net recoveries in the third quarter of 2016. Based on management's quarterly assessment of qualitative factors, the provision for loan losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $1,245,000, up $955,000 from the $290,000 incurred in the first nine months of 2016. Provision expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $436,000, up $295,000 from the $141,000 incurred in the third quarter of 2016 and up $16,000 from the $420,000 incurred in the second quarter of 2017. The increase in provision is attributed to an increase in the volume of loans as well as management's change in qualitative factors relating to the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses is based on past loan experience and other factors which, in management’s judgment, deserve current recognition in estimating possible loan losses. Such factors include growth and composition of the loan portfolio, review of specific problem loans, review of updated appraisals and borrower financial information, the recommendations of the Company’s regulators, and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers' ability to repay. Management has in place a system designed for monitoring its loan portfolio and identifying potential problem loans. The allowance for loan losses was $23,688,000 at September 30, 2017, an increase of 4.21% from $22,731,000 at December 31, 2016. Due to growth in the loan portfolio since September 30, 2016, the allowance for loan losses increased $368,000, or 1.58%, from September 30, 2016 but decreased as a percentage of total loans between the two periods. The allowance for loan losses was 1.35%, 1.35%, and 1.43% of total loans at September 30, 2017December 31, 2016, and September 30, 2016, respectively.

Management believes the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2017 to be adequate, but if future economic conditions are materially different from management’s current expectations and additional charge-offs are incurred, the allowance for loan losses may require an increase through additional provision for loan losses which would negatively impact earnings.


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Non-Interest Income
The components of the Company’s non-interest income include service charges on deposit accounts, other fees and commissions, income on BOLI and annuity earnings, gain on sale of loans, gain on sale of other real estate and gain (loss) on sale of securities. Total non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased 3.60% to $17,318,000 from $16,717,000 for the same period in 2016. Total non-interest income decreased $449,000, or 7.34%, during the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 and there was a decrease of $726,000, or 11.35%, over the second quarter of 2017. The Company’s non-interest income in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 increased from the comparable period in 2016 mainly due to an increase in other fees and commissions and an increase in service charges on deposit accounts, partially offset by a decrease in gain on the sale of securities and a decrease in the gain on the sale of other real estate. The Company’s non-interest income in the three-month period ended September 30, 2017 decreased from the comparable period in 2016 mainly due to a decrease in the gain on sale of securities, a decrease in income on BOLI and annuity contracts, and a decrease in gain on sale of loans, partially offset by an increase in other fees and commissions and an increase in service charges on deposit accounts. Other fees and commissions increased $1,199,000, or 15.51%, to $8,931,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, and $95,000, or 3.56%, to $2,760,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, due to an increase in debit card interchange fee income resulting from an increase in the number and volume of debit card holders and transactions, respectively. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $283,000, or 6.66%, to $4,530,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, and $94,000, or 6.21%, to $1,607,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, primarily resulting from an increase in the number of consumer checking accounts. During 2017 management began to strategically restructure its investment  securities portfolio by selling lower yielding non-pledgable securities and using the funds from the sales to replace the sold securities with higher yielding pledgable securities.  As a result, the gain (loss) on sale of securities decreased $681,000, or 100% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 and $400,000, or 100% for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense consists primarily of employee costs, occupancy expenses, furniture and equipment expenses, advertising and marketing expenses, data processing expenses, director’s fees, and other operating expenses. Total non-interest expense increased $2,523,000, or 5.94%, during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. The increase for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 was $1,108,000, or 7.77%, as compared to the same quarter in 2016. The Company experienced an increase of $1,000, or 0.01%, in non-interest expense in the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the second quarter of 2017. The increase in non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the comparable periods in 2016 is primarily attributable to an increase in salaries and employee benefits and data processing expense. The increase in salaries and employee benefits is primarily attributable to an increase in the number of employees necessary to support the Company’s growth in operations and new branch expansions in January and August 2017. The increase in occupancy expense is primarily attributable to the opening of a new branch in Rutherford County in January 2017 and the initial lease payments for a new branch that opened in Davidson County in the third quarter of 2017. The Company anticipates that salaries and employee benefits expense and occupancy expense will continue to increase as the Company's operations grow.
Income Taxes
The Company’s income tax expense was $12,234,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $711,000 over the comparable period in 2016. Income tax expense was $3,969,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $208,000 over the same period in 2016. The percentage of income tax expense to net income before taxes was 38.01% and 37.96% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively, and 38.02% and 37.65% for the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. Our effective tax rate represents our blended federal and state rate of 38.29% reduced by the impact of anticipated favorable permanent differences between our book and taxable income such as bank-owned life insurance, income earned on tax-exempt securities and certain federal and state tax credits.

Financial Condition
Balance Sheet Summary
The Company’s total assets increased 4.85% to $2,304,645,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $2,198,051,000 at December 31, 2016. Total assets increased $1,363,000, or 0.06%, during the three-month period ended September 30, 2017 and increased $10,656,000, or 0.46%, and $94,575,000 or 4.30%, during the three-month period ended June 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017, respectively. Loans, net of allowance for loan losses, totaled $1,726,606,000 at September 30, 2017, a 3.57% increase compared to $1,667,088,000 at December 31, 2016. Net loans increased $14,915,000, or 0.87%, during the three months ended September 30, 2017. We operate in a market area that is experiencing economic growth, particularly growth in new jobs due to the opening of several new distribution centers which caused our construction and residential 1-4 family portfolios to

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increase as of September 30, 2017, when compared to December 31, 2016. Because of increases in our construction portfolio, the Bank has implemented an additional layer of monitoring as it seeks to avoid advancing funds that exceed the present value of the collateral securing the loan. The responsibility for monitoring percentage of completion and distribution of funds tied to these completion percentages are now monitored and administered by a Credit Administration Department independent of the lending function. The Bank continues to seek to diversify its real estate portfolio to avoid having concentrations in any one type of loan. Securities decreased $3,030,000, or 0.87%, to $346,179,000 at September 30, 2017 from $349,209,000 at December 31, 2016 as a result of management's decision to reinvest cash flow from securities' principal payments into higher yielding assets. Securities increased $15,646,000, or 4.73%, during the three months ended September 30, 2017 due to the payoff of a large credit during the third quarter of 2017. Reflecting an increase in deposits that outpaced loan growth, federal funds sold increased to $9,000,000 at September 30, 2017 from $0 at December 31, 2016.
Total liabilities increased by 4.38% to $2,039,060,000 at September 30, 2017 compared to $1,953,431,000 at December 31, 2016. For the quarter ended September 30, 2017, total liabilities decreased $4,408,000, or 0.22%. The increase in total liabilities since December 31, 2016 was composed of a $79,180,000, or 4.08%, increase in total deposits and a $5,831,000, or 55.22%, increase in accrued interest and other liabilities, and a $618,000, or 83.97%, increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements. The increase in total deposits for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily attributable to branch expansion that resulted in the opening of new accounts. The increase in accrued interest and other liabilities was primarily attributable to an increase in employee bonus payable as well as an increase in escrow tax payable. The decrease in liabilities for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was due to the roll-off of a public fund CD.
Non Performing Assets
The following tables present the Company’s non-accrual loans and past due loans as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
Loans on Nonaccrual Status
 
 
In Thousands
 
September 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Residential 1-4 family
$

 
$

Multifamily

 

Commercial real estate
2,706

 
3,255

Construction

 

Farmland
310

 
310

Second mortgages

 

Equity lines of credit

 

Commercial

 

Agricultural, installment and other
1

 

Total
$
3,017

 
$
3,565


















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Past Due Loans
 
(In thousands)
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
Non
Accrual
and Greater
Than
90 Days
 
Total
Non
Accrual
and
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total Loans
 
Recorded
Investment Greater
Than 90 Days Past
Due and
Accruing
September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential 1-4 family
$
3,323

 
239

 
410

 
3,972

 
405,573

 
409,545

 
$
410

Multifamily

 

 

 

 
111,816

 
111,816

 

Commercial real estate
288

 

 
2,822

 
3,110

 
667,755

 
670,865

 
116

Construction
59

 
148

 

 
207

 
362,942

 
363,149

 

Farmland
21

 

 
401

 
422

 
32,836

 
33,258

 
91

Second mortgages
144

 
155

 

 
299

 
9,362

 
9,661

 

Equity lines of credit
71

 

 
40

 
111

 
60,262

 
60,373

 
40

Commercial
25

 

 

 
25

 
45,270

 
45,295

 

Agricultural, installment and other
553

 
82

 
37

 
672

 
53,215

 
53,887

 
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Total
$
4,484

 
624

 
3,710

 
8,818

 
1,749,031

 
1,757,849

 
$
693

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential 1-4 family
$
3,311

 
1,307

 
1,434

 
6,052

 
370,820

 
376,872

 
$
1,434

Multifamily

 

 

 

 
79,908

 
79,908

 

Commercial real estate
41

 
175

 
3,335

 
3,551

 
701,256

 
704,807

 
80

Construction
1,872

 
53

 
22

 
1,947

 
337,633

 
339,580

 
22

Farmland
56

 
1,163

 
410

 
1,629

 
35,890

 
37,519

 
100

Second mortgages
177

 

 
11

 
188

 
8,978

 
9,166

 
11

Equity lines of credit
40

 
148

 
17

 
205

 
55,800

 
56,005

 
17

Commercial
37

 
4

 

 
41

 
37,636

 
37,677

 

Agricultural, installment and other
385

 
85

 
143

 
613

 
54,278

 
54,891

 
143

Total
$
5,919

 
2,935

 
5,372

 
14,226

 
1,682,199

 
1,696,425

 
$
1,807


Generally, at the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all interest accrued on the loan in the current fiscal year is reversed from income, and all interest accrued and uncollected from the prior year is charged off against the allowance for loan losses. Thereafter, interest on nonaccrual loans is recognized as interest income only to the extent that cash is received and future collection of principal is not in doubt. A nonaccrual loan may be restored to accruing status when principal and interest are no longer past due and unpaid and future collection of principal and interest on a timely basis is not in doubt. Management has assessed the loans that are 90 days past due and determined that all are well-collateralized and in the process of collection, thus accrual of interest is appropriate.

Non-performing loans, which included non-accrual loans and loans 90 days past due, at September 30, 2017 totaled $3,710,000, a decrease from $5,372,000 at December 31, 2016. The decrease in non-performing loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 of $1,662,000 is due primarily to a decrease in non-performing residential 1-4 family, commercial real estate, construction, farmland, second mortgages, agriculture, installment and other loans. The decrease in these areas is due to the restructuring of loans secured by 1-4 family real estate and several non-performing loans paying off. Management believes that it is probable that it will incur losses on its non-performing loans but believes that these losses should not exceed the amount in the allowance for loan losses already allocated to these loans, unless there is unanticipated deterioration of local real estate values.

Other loans may be classified as impaired when the current net worth and financial capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any, is viewed as inadequate and it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Such loans generally have a well-defined

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weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt, and if such deficiencies are not corrected, there is a probability that the Company will sustain some loss. In such cases, interest income continues to accrue as long as the loan does not meet the Company’s criteria for nonaccrual status. Impaired loans are measured at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, at the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Company shall recognize impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge to the provision for loan losses or by adjusting an existing valuation allowance for the impaired loan with a corresponding charge or credit to the provision for loan losses.

The decrease in impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 was due to the pay-down of two large impaired loan relationships and one large loan relationship that was determined to no longer be impaired due to a current history of payment and financial performance. Overall, the Company’s market areas have seen continued strengthening in the residential real estate market in recent years while the commercial real estate market has remained steady. The allowance for loan losses related to collateral dependent impaired loans was measured based upon the estimated fair value of related collateral.
Loans are charged-off in the month when the determination is made that the loan is uncollectible. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $288,000 as compared to $130,000 in net recoveries for the same period in 2016. Overall, the Bank has continued to experience a stabilization in past dues and nonaccruals and is experiencing fewer foreclosures than it experienced in the recession.
The collateral values securing potential problem loans, including impaired loans, based on estimates received by management, total approximately $26.7 million. At September 30, 2017, the internally classified loans had decreased $280,000, or 1.73%, to $15,878,000 from $16,158,000 at December 31, 2016. Classified loan balances have remained relatively consistent due to current favorable economic conditions. Loans are listed as classified when information obtained about possible credit problems of the borrower has prompted management to question the ability of the borrower to comply with the repayment terms of the loan agreement. The loan classifications do not represent or result from trends or uncertainties which management expects will materially impact future operating results, liquidity or capital resources.
The largest category of internally graded loans at September 30, 2017 was real estate mortgage loans. Included within this category are residential real estate construction and development loans, including loans to home builders and developers of land, as well as 1-4 family mortgage loans. Residential real estate loans, including construction and land development loans that are internally classified totaled $10,554,000 and $10,528,000 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. These loans have been graded accordingly due to bankruptcies, inadequate cash flows and delinquencies. The Bank has experienced a stabilization in internally graded loans as the cash flows from home builders, land developers, and commercial real estate borrowers continue to improve. Management does not anticipate losses on the internally classified residential real estate construction and development loans at September 30, 2017 to exceed the amount already allocated to loan losses.
Liquidity and Asset Management
The Company’s management seeks to maximize net interest income by managing the Company’s assets and liabilities within appropriate constraints on capital, liquidity and interest rate risk. Liquidity is the ability to maintain sufficient cash levels necessary to fund operations, meet the requirements of depositors and borrowers, and fund attractive investment opportunities. Higher levels of liquidity bear corresponding costs, measured in terms of lower yields on short-term, more liquid earning assets and higher interest expense involved in extending liability maturities.
Liquid assets include cash and cash equivalents and investment securities and money market instruments that will mature within one year. At September 30, 2017, the Company’s liquid assets totaled $167.3 million. Additionally, as of September 30, 2017, the Company had available approximately $83.0 million in unused federal funds lines of credit with regional banks, subject to certain restrictions and collateral requirements, to meet short term funding needs. The Company maintains a formal asset and liability management process to quantify, monitor and control interest rate risk and to assist management in maintaining stability in the net interest margin under varying interest rate environments. The Company accomplishes this process through the development and implementation of lending, funding and pricing strategies designed to maximize net interest income under varying interest rate environments subject to specific liquidity and interest rate risk guidelines.

Analysis of rate sensitivity and rate gap analysis are the primary tools used to assess the direction and magnitude of changes in net interest income resulting from changes in interest rates. Included in the analysis are cash flows and maturities of financial instruments held for purposes other than trading, changes in market conditions, loan volumes and pricing and deposit volume and mix. These assumptions are inherently uncertain, and, as a result, net interest income cannot be precisely estimated nor can the impact of higher or lower interest rates on net interest income be precisely predicted. Actual results will differ due to

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timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes and changes in market conditions and management’s strategies, among other factors.
The Company’s primary source of liquidity is a stable core deposit base. In addition, short-term borrowings, loan payments and investment security maturities provide a secondary source. At September 30, 2017, the Company had a liability sensitive position (a negative gap). Liability sensitivity means that more of the Company’s liabilities are capable of re-pricing over certain time frames than its assets. The interest rates associated with these liabilities may not actually change over this period but are capable of changing.
The Company also uses simulation modeling to evaluate both the level of interest rate sensitivity as well as potential balance sheet strategies. The Company's Asset Liability Committee meets quarterly to analyze the interest rate shock simulation. The interest rate shock simulation model is based on a number of assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, reinvestment and replacement of asset and liability cash flows and balance sheet management strategies. We model instantaneous change in interest rates using a growth in the balance sheet as well as a flat balance sheet to understand the impact to earnings and capital. The Company also uses Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”) sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of changes in interest rates on long-term cash flows, income and capital. EVE is calculated by discounting the cash flows for all balance sheet instruments under different interest rate scenarios. The EVE is a longer term view of interest rate risk because it measures the present value of the future cash flows. Presented below is the estimated impact on the Bank’s net interest income and EVE as of September 30, 2017, assuming an immediate shift in interest rates:

 
% Change from Base Case for
Immediate Parallel Changes in Rates
 
-200 BP(1)
-100 BP(1)
 
+100 BP
 
+200 BP
Net interest income
(8.19
)%
(3.61
)%
 
(2.62
)%
 
(5.66
)%
EVE
(17.85
)%
(6.91
)%
 
(1.03
)%
 
(2.98
)%
 
(1)
Because certain current interest rates are at or below 1.00% or 2.00%, as applicable, the downward shock assumes that certain corresponding interest rates reflects a decrease of less than the full 100 or 200 basis point downward shock.
Interest rate risk (sensitivity) management focuses on the earnings risk associated with changing interest rates. Management seeks to maintain profitability in both immediate and long-term earnings through funds management/interest rate risk management. The Company’s rate sensitivity position has an important impact on earnings. Senior management of the Company analyzes the rate sensitivity position quarterly. Management focuses on the spread between the Company’s cost of funds and interest yields generated primarily through loans and investments.

The Company’s securities portfolio consists of earning assets that provide interest income. For those securities classified as held-to-maturity, the Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities to maturity or on a long-term basis. Securities classified as available-for-sale include securities intended to be used as part of the Company’s asset/liability strategy and/or securities that may be sold in response to changes in interest rate, prepayment risk, the need or desire to increase capital and similar economic factors. At September 30, 2017, securities totaling approximately $30.9 million mature or will be subject to rate adjustments within the next twelve months.
A secondary source of liquidity is the Company’s loan portfolio. At September 30, 2017, loans totaling approximately $389.7 million either will become due or will be subject to rate adjustments within twelve months from that date. Continued emphasis will be placed on structuring adjustable rate loans.
As for liabilities, at September 30, 2017, certificates of deposit of $250,000 or greater totaling approximately $42.5 million will become due or reprice during the next twelve months. Historically, there has been no significant reduction in immediately withdrawable accounts such as negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market demand accounts, demand deposit accounts and regular savings accounts. Management anticipates that there will be no significant withdrawals from these accounts in the future.
Management believes that with present maturities, the anticipated growth in deposit base, and the efforts of management in its asset/liability management program, liquidity will not pose a problem in the near term future. At the present time there are no known trends or any known commitments, demands, events or uncertainties that will result in or that are reasonably likely to result in the Company’s liquidity changing in a materially adverse way.

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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
At September 30, 2017, we had unfunded loan commitments outstanding of $613.8 million and outstanding standby letters of credit of $69.2 million. Because these commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment level does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If needed to fund these outstanding commitments, the Bank has the ability to liquidate Federal funds sold or securities available-for-sale or on a short-term basis to borrow and purchase Federal funds from other financial institutions. Additionally, the Bank could sell participations in these or other loans to correspondent banks. As mentioned above, the Bank has been able to fund its ongoing liquidity needs through its stable core deposit base, loan payments, investment security maturities and short-term borrowings.
Capital Position and Dividends
At September 30, 2017, total stockholders’ equity was $265,585,000, or 11.52% of total assets, which compares with $244,620,000, or 11.13% of total assets, at December 31, 2016. The dollar increase in stockholders’ equity during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 results from the Company’s net income of $19,952,000, proceeds from the issuance of common stock related to exercise of stock options of $116,000, the net effect of a $3,403,000 unrealized gain on investment securities net of applicable income taxes of $1,303,000, cash dividends declared of $6,730,000 of which $5,266,000 was reinvested under the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan and $261,000 related to stock option compensation.
The Company and the Bank are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by the FDIC, the Federal Reserve and the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and, in the case of the Bank, the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The 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.

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 following table) of total, common equity, and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, that the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
As of September 30, 2017, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since the notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category. To be categorized as well capitalized as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, an institution must have maintained minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, common equity Tier 1, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following tables and not be subject to a written agreement, order or directive to maintain a higher capital level.
In July 2013, the Federal banking regulators, in response to the statutory requirements of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, adopted new regulations implementing the Basel Capital Adequacy Accord (“Basel III”) and the related minimum capital ratios. The new capital requirements were effective January 1, 2015 and included a new “Common Equity Tier I Ratio”, which has stricter rules as to what qualifies as Common Equity Tier I Capital.
 
The guidelines under Basel III establish a 2.5% capital conservation buffer requirement that is phased in over four years beginning January 1, 2016. The buffer is related to Risk Weighted Assets. The Basel III minimum requirements after giving effect to the buffer are as follow:
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
Common Equity Tier I Ratio
5.125
%
 
5.75
%
 
6.375
%
 
7.0
%
Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio
6.625
%
 
7.25
%
 
7.875
%
 
8.5
%
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio
8.625
%
 
9.25
%
 
9.875
%
 
10.5
%
In order to avoid limitations on capital distributions such as dividends and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization must maintain capital ratios above the minimum ratios including the buffer.
 

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Actual
 
Minimum Capital Adequacy
Requirement with Basel III Capital Conservation Buffer Phase - In Schedule
 
Minimum To Be
Well Capitalized
Under Applicable
Regulatory
Provisions
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
(dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital to risk weighted assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
$
286,777

 
14.3
%
 
$
185,356

 
9.25
%
 
$
200,385

 
10.0
%
Wilson Bank
285,044

 
14.2

 
185,334

 
9.25

 
200,361

 
10.0

Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
262,762

 
13.1

 
145,279

 
7.25

 
120,231

 
6.0

Wilson Bank
261,029

 
13.0

 
145,262

 
7.25

 
160,289

 
8.0

Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
262,762

 
13.1

 
115,221

 
5.75

 
N/A

 
N/A

Wilson Bank
261,029

 
13.0

 
115,208

 
5.75

 
130,235

 
6.5

Tier 1 capital to average assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
262,762

 
11.7

 
89,862

 
4.0

 
N/A

 
N/A

Wilson Bank
261,029

 
11.5

 
90,948

 
4.0

 
113,686

 
5.0


 
Actual
 
Minimum Capital Adequacy Requirement with Basel III Capital Conservation Buffer Phase-In Schedule
 
Minimum To Be
Well Capitalized
Under Applicable
Regulatory
Provisions
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
(dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital to risk weighted assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
$
266,954

 
12.7
%
 
$
181,298

 
8.625
%
 
$
210,200

 
10.0
%
Wilson Bank
265,142

 
12.6

 
181,496

 
8.625

 
210,430

 
10.0

Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
243,897

 
11.6

 
139,295

 
6.625

 
126,154

 
6.0

Wilson Bank
242,085

 
11.5

 
139,462

 
6.625

 
168,407

 
8.0

Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
243,897

 
11.6

 
107,756

 
5.125

 
N/A

 
N/A

Wilson Bank
242,085

 
11.5

 
107,886

 
5.125

 
136,831

 
6.5

Tier 1 capital to average assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
243,897

 
11.2

 
87,106

 
4.0

 
N/A

 
N/A

Wilson Bank
242,085

 
11.1

 
87,238

 
4.0

 
109,047

 
5.0


Impact of Inflation
Although interest rates are significantly affected by inflation, the inflation rate is immaterial when reviewing the Company’s results of operations.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company’s primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on a large portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which possess a short term to maturity. Based upon the nature of the Company’s operations, the Company is not subject to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk.
Interest rate risk (sensitivity) management focuses on the earnings risk associated with changing interest rates. Management seeks to maintain profitability in both short-term and long-term earnings through funds management/interest rate risk management. The Company’s rate sensitivity position has an important impact on earnings. Senior management of the Company meets monthly to analyze the rate sensitivity position. These meetings focus on the spread between the cost of funds and interest yields generated primarily through loans and investments.
There have been no material changes in reported market risks during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Not applicable
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
There were no material changes to the Company’s risk factors as previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a) None
(b) Not applicable.
(c) None
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
(a) None
(b) Not applicable.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
DATE: November 9, 2017
 
/s/ Randall Clemons
 
 
Randall Clemons
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
DATE: November 9, 2017
 
/s/ Lisa Pominski
 
 
Lisa Pominski
 
 
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer


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