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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from                      to                     

 

Commission File Number: 0-23976

 


 

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Virginia

54-1232965

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

112 West King Street, Strasburg, Virginia

22657

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(540) 465-9121

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $1.25 per share

FXNC

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

 

  

Accelerated filer

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

  

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

  

Emerging growth company

 

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of May 11, 2020, 4,849,692 shares of common stock, par value $1.25 per share, of the registrant were outstanding.

 



 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

4

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

6

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

7

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

9

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

10

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

36

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

52

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

52

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

53

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

53

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

54

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

54

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

54

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

54

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

55

 

 

 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)


 

   

(unaudited)

         
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2020     2019*  

Assets

               

Cash and due from banks

  $ 30,551     $ 9,675  

Interest-bearing deposits in banks

    17,539       36,110  

Securities available for sale, at fair value

    128,660       120,983  

Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value, 2020, $17,626; 2019, $17,646)

    17,086       17,627  

Restricted securities, at cost

    1,848       1,806  

Loans held for sale

    621       167  

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses, 2020, $5,584; 2019, $4,934

    576,283       569,412  

Premises and equipment, net

    19,619       19,747  

Accrued interest receivable

    2,124       2,065  

Bank owned life insurance

    17,562       17,447  

Core deposit intangibles, net

    118       170  

Other assets

    4,401       4,839  

Total assets

  $ 816,412     $ 800,048  
                 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

               
                 

Liabilities

               

Deposits:

               

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

  $ 197,662     $ 189,623  

Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits

    407,555       399,255  

Time deposits

    115,410       117,564  

Total deposits

  $ 720,627     $ 706,442  

Subordinated debt

    4,987       4,983  

Junior subordinated debt

    9,279       9,279  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

    3,001       2,125  

Total liabilities

  $ 737,894     $ 722,829  

Shareholders’ Equity

               

Preferred stock, par value $1.25 per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding

  $     $  

Common stock, par value $1.25 per share; authorized 8,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 2020, 4,849,692 shares; 2019, 4,969,716 shares

    6,062       6,212  

Surplus

    5,899       7,700  

Retained earnings

    63,741       62,583  

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net

    2,816       724  

Total shareholders’ equity

  $ 78,518     $ 77,219  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $ 816,412     $ 800,048  

 

*Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)


 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

   

March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Interest and Dividend Income

               

Interest and fees on loans

  $ 7,203     $ 6,996  

Interest on deposits in banks

    118       110  

Interest and dividends on securities:

               

Taxable interest

    670       737  

Tax-exempt interest

    151       156  

Dividends

    26       24  

Total interest and dividend income

  $ 8,168     $ 8,023  

Interest Expense

               

Interest on deposits

  $ 962     $ 922  

Interest on subordinated debt

    90       89  

Interest on junior subordinated debt

    90       111  

Interest on other borrowings

          2  

Total interest expense

  $ 1,142     $ 1,124  

Net interest income

  $ 7,026     $ 6,899  

Provision for loan losses

    900        

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  $ 6,126     $ 6,899  

Noninterest Income

               

Service charges on deposit accounts

  $ 681     $ 701  

ATM and check card fees

    519       517  

Wealth management fees

    525       437  

Fees for other customer services

    207       175  

Income from bank owned life insurance

    115       103  

Net gains on sale of loans

    31       22  

Other operating income

    21       30  

Total noninterest income

  $ 2,099     $ 1,985  

Noninterest Expense

               

Salaries and employee benefits

  $ 3,589     $ 3,443  

Occupancy

    402       438  

Equipment

    410       420  

Marketing

    106       141  

Supplies

    89       73  

Legal and professional fees

    279       241  

ATM and check card expense

    245       216  

FDIC assessment

    30       69  

Bank franchise tax

    153       130  

Data processing expense

    184       173  

Amortization expense

    52       90  

Net gains on disposal of premises and equipment

    (9 )      

Other operating expense

    614       664  

Total noninterest expense

  $ 6,144     $ 6,098  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

(Continued)

(in thousands, except per share data)


 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

   

March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Income before income taxes

  $ 2,081     $ 2,786  

Income tax expense

    376       525  

Net income

  $ 1,705     $ 2,261  

Earnings per common share

               

Basic

  $ 0.34     $ 0.46  

Diluted

  $ 0.34     $ 0.46  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(in thousands)


 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

   

March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Net income

  $ 1,705     $ 2,261  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax,

               

Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities, net of tax $556 and $407, respectively

    2,092       1,528  

Unrealized holding losses on securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale, net of tax $0 and ($91), respectively

          (340 )

Total other comprehensive income

    2,092       1,188  

Total comprehensive income

  $ 3,797     $ 3,449  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(in thousands)


 

   

Three Months Ended

 
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2020     2019  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

               

Net income

  $ 1,705     $ 2,261  

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

               

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment

    327       337  

Amortization of core deposit intangibles

    52       90  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

    4       4  

Origination of loans held for sale

    (2,133 )     (1,602 )

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale

    1,710       1,843  

Net gains on sales of loans held for sale

    (31 )     (22 )

Provision for loan losses

    900        

Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance

    (115 )     (103 )

Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on securities, net

    157       138  

Accretion of premium on time deposits

    (12 )     (16 )

Stock-based compensation

    132       43  

Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation

    (2 )     (2 )
Gains on disposal of premises and equipment     (9 )      

Deferred income tax benefit

    (170 )     (16 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

Increase in interest receivable

    (59 )     (30 )

Decrease (increase) in other assets

    610       (170 )

Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

    320       394  

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 3,386     $ 3,149  

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

               

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

  $ 5,318     $ 3,990  

Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal payments of securities held to maturity

    516       452  

Purchases of securities available for sale

    (10,479 )     (502 )

Net purchase of restricted securities

    (42 )     (13 )

Purchase of premises and equipment

    (199 )     (553 )
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment     9        

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

          (3,000 )

Net increase in loans

    (7,771 )     (7,682 )

Net cash used in investing activities

  $ (12,648 )   $ (7,308 )

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(Continued)

(in thousands)


 

   

Three Months Ended

 
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2020     2019  

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

               

Net increase in demand deposits and savings accounts

  $ 16,339     $ 15,587  

Net decrease in time deposits

    (2,142 )     (1,913 )

Net increase in other borrowings

          5,000  

Cash dividends paid on common stock, net of reinvestment

    (512 )     (418 )

Repurchase of common stock, stock incentive plan

    (47 )     (20 )
Repurchase of common stock, stock repurchase plan     (2,071 )      

Net cash provided by financing activities

  $ 11,567     $ 18,236  

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

  $ 2,305     $ 14,077  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

               

Beginning

  $ 45,785     $ 28,618  

Ending

  $ 48,090     $ 42,695  

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

               

Cash payments for:

               

Interest

  $ 1,169     $ 1,123  

Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities

               

Unrealized gains on securities available for sale

  $ 2,648     $ 1,935  

Unrealized losses on securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale

  $     $ (431 )

Fair value of securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale

  $     $ 23,036  

Issuance of common stock, dividend reinvestment plan

  $ 35     $ 28  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)


 

   

Common Stock

   

Surplus

   

Retained Earnings

    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss    

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

  $ 6,197     $ 7,471     $ 54,814     $ (1,808 )   $ 66,674  

Net income

                2,261             2,261  

Other comprehensive income

                      1,188       1,188  

Cash dividends on common stock ($0.09 per share)

                (446 )           (446 )

Stock-based compensation

          43                   43  

Issuance of 1,397 shares common stock, dividend reinvestment plan

    2       26                   28  
Issuance of 5,402 shares common stock, stock incentive plan     7       (7 )                  
Repurchase of 1,006 shares of common stock, stock incentive plan     (2 )     (18 )                 (20 )

Balance, March 31, 2019

  $ 6,204     $ 7,515     $ 56,629     $ (620 )   $ 69,728  

 

   

Common Stock

   

Surplus

   

Retained Earnings

    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income    

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2019

  $ 6,212     $ 7,700     $ 62,583     $ 724     $ 77,219  

Net income

                1,705             1,705  

Other comprehensive income

                      2,092       2,092  

Cash dividends on common stock ($0.11 per share)

                (547 )           (547 )

Stock-based compensation

          132                   132  

Issuance of 2,242 shares common stock, dividend reinvestment plan

    3       32                   35  
Issuance of 8,992 shares common stock, stock incentive plan     11       (11 )                  
Repurchase of 2,223 shares of common stock, stock incentive plan     (3 )     (44 )                 (47 )
Repurchase of 129,035 shares of common stock, stock repurchase plan     (161 )     (1,910 )                 (2,071 )

Balance, March 31, 2020

  $ 6,062     $ 5,899     $ 63,741     $ 2,816     $ 78,518  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

 

Note 1. General

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of First National Corporation (the Company) and its subsidiary, First Bank (the Bank), have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments and reclassifications of a normal and recurring nature considered necessary to present fairly the financial positions at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the statements of income and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, and the changes in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. The statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The outbreak of COVID-19 has adversely impacted a broad range of industries in which the Company’s customers operate and could impair their ability to fulfill their financial obligations to the Company. The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic indicating that almost all public commerce and related business activities must be, to varying degrees, curtailed with the goal of decreasing the rate of new infections. The spread of the outbreak has caused significant disruptions in the U.S. economy and has disrupted banking and other financial activity in the areas in which the Company operates. While there has been no material impact to the Company’s employees to date, COVID-19 could also potentially create widespread business continuity issues for the Company.

 

Congress, the President, and the Federal Reserve have taken several actions designed to cushion the economic fallout. Most notably, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law at the end of March 2020 as a $2 trillion legislative package. The goal of the CARES Act is to prevent a severe economic downturn through various measures, including direct financial aid to American families and economic stimulus to significantly impacted industry sectors. The package also includes extensive emergency funding for hospitals and providers. In addition to the general impact of COVID-19, certain provisions of the CARES Act as well as other recent legislative and regulatory relief efforts are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s operations.

 

The Company’s business is dependent upon the willingness and ability of its employees and customers to conduct banking and other financial transactions.  If the global response to contain COVID-19 escalates further or is unsuccessful, the Company could experience a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. While it is not possible to know the full universe or extent that the impact of COVID-19, and resulting measures to curtail its spread, will have on the Company’s operations, the Company is disclosing potentially material items of which it is aware.

 

Results of Operations

 

The Company’s net interest income could decrease due to COVID-19. In keeping with guidance from regulators, the Company is actively working with COVID-19 affected borrowers to defer their payments, interest, and fees. While interest will still accrue to income, through normal GAAP accounting, should eventual credit losses on these deferred payments emerge, interest income accrued would need to be reversed. In such a scenario, interest income in future periods could be negatively impacted. At this time, the Company is unable to project the materiality of such an impact but recognizes the breadth of the economic impact may affect its borrowers’ ability to repay in future periods.

 

The Company’s noninterest income could decrease due to COVID-19. The Bank suspended certain overdraft fees at the beginning of the second quarter in an effort to provide relief to its customers who may experience financial difficulties related to the pandemic, and as a result, service charges on deposits are expected to decrease in future periods as a result of the suspension. ATM and check card income could also be lower in future periods from changes in customer spending. Wealth management revenue is expected to decrease in future periods as a result of recent declines in the market values of investments, and mortgage fee income may decrease from less home buying activity in the Company's market area. At this time, the Company is unable to project the materiality of such an impact but recognizes the breadth of the economic impact is likely to impact its noninterest income in future periods.

 

The Company’s noninterest expense could increase due to COVID-19. The Bank may incur additional loan expenses in future periods from obtaining updated appraisals on loan collateral and additional legal and professional expenses through the engagement of consultants to assist with assessing the level of credit risk in the loan portfolio and developing strategies to minimize potential loan losses. At this time, the Company is unable to project the materiality of such an impact but recognizes the breadth of the economic impact is likely to impact its noninterest expense in future periods.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

Capital and Liquidity

 

While the Company believes that it has sufficient capital to withstand an extended economic recession brought about by COVID-19, its reported and regulatory capital ratios could be adversely impacted by provision for loan losses in future periods. Larger amounts of provision for loan losses may result from factors including higher specific reserves on newly identified impaired loans, higher levels of net charge-offs, and additional adjustments to qualitative factors in the general reserve component of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses. In March 2020, the Company suspended future stock repurchases under its stock repurchase program due to the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic. The Company will continue to update its enterprise risk assessment and capital plans as the operating environment develops.

 

The Company maintains access to multiple sources of liquidity. While wholesale funding markets have remained open, interest rates for short term funding have recently been volatile. If funding costs are elevated for an extended period of time, it could have an adverse effect on the Company’s net interest margin. If an extended recession causes large numbers of the Company’s deposit customers to withdraw their funds, the Company might become more reliant on volatile or more expensive sources of funding.

 

Processes, Controls and Business Continuity Plan 

 

The Company has invoked its Pandemic Continuity of Operations Plan that includes a remote working strategy. The Company does not anticipate incurring additional material cost related to its continued deployment of the remote working strategy. No material operational or internal control challenges or risks have been identified to date. The Company does not anticipate significant challenges to its ability to maintain its systems and controls in light of the measures the Company has taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Company does not currently face any material resource constraint through the implementation of its business continuity plan.

 

Lending Operations and Accommodations to Borrowers 

 

In keeping with regulatory guidance to work with borrowers during this unprecedented situation, the Company is executing a payment deferral program for its individual and business customers adversely affected by the pandemic for up to 90 days. As of April 30, 2020, the Company had executed 464 of these deferrals on outstanding loan balances of $171.0 million. In accordance with interagency guidance issued in March 2020, these short-term deferrals are not considered troubled debt restructurings.

 

With the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Company is actively participating in assisting its customers with applications for resources through the program. PPP loans have a two-year term and earn interest at 1%. The Company believes that the majority of these loans will ultimately be forgiven and repaid by the SBA in accordance with the terms of the program. As of April 30, 2020, the Company had closed or approved with the SBA 575 PPP loans, representing $74.9 million in funding. It is the Company’s understanding that loans funded through the PPP program are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. Should those circumstances change, the Company could be required to establish additional allowance for loan losses through additional provision for loan losses charged to earnings.

 

Asset Quality 

 

The Bank anticipates the pandemic to have an unfavorable impact on the financial condition of its customers, and as a result, has begun the process of identifying the related credit risk within its loan portfolio with the goal of mitigating the risk and minimizing potential loan charge-offs. We expect significant pressure on several sectors of the loan portfolio, including hospitality, retail/shopping and health care, among others.

 

The magnitude of the potential decline in the Bank’s loan quality will likely depend on the length and extent that the Bank’s customers experience business interruptions from the pandemic. In addition, the Bank’s loan deferral program could make it difficult to identify the extent that asset quality may be worsening in future periods until the payment deferral periods have ended and scheduled loan payments become due.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

On April 21, 2020, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements related to its outstanding junior subordinated debt. The Company plans to recognize derivative financial instruments at fair value as either an other asset or other liability in its Consolidated Balance Sheets in future periods. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are comprised of interest rate swaps that qualify and are designated as cash flow hedges on the Company’s junior subordinated debt. Gains or losses on the Company’s cash flow hedges will be reported as a component of other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes, and reclassified into earnings in the same period(s) during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are described more fully in Note 17.

 

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (ASU 2017-04). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment for all entities by requiring impairment charges to be based on the first step in the previous two-step impairment test. Under the new guidance, if a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an entity will record an impairment charge based on that difference. The impairment charge will be limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The standard eliminates the prior requirement to calculate a goodwill impairment charge using Step 2, which requires an entity to calculate any impairment charge by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying amount. ASU 2017-04 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” (ASU 2018-13). ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements by requiring that Level 3 fair value disclosures include the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop those fair value measurements. For certain unobservable inputs, an entity may disclose other quantitative information in lieu of the weighted average if the entity determines that other quantitative information would be a more reasonable and rational method to reflect the distribution of unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. Certain disclosure requirements in Topic 820 were also removed or modified. ASU 2018-13 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2020, various regulatory agencies, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (the agencies) issued an interagency statement on loan modifications and reporting for financial institutions working with customers affected by the Coronavirus. The interagency statement was effective immediately and impacted accounting for loan modifications. Under Accounting Standards Codification 310-40, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors,” (ASC 310-40), a restructuring of debt constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) if the creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. The agencies confirmed with the staff of the FASB that short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, are not to be considered TDRs. This includes short-term (e.g., six months) modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. This interagency guidance is expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements; however, this impact cannot be quantified at this time. For further information about the Company's short-term modifications in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, see Note 4.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (ASU 2016-13).  The amendments in this ASU, among other things, require 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. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The FASB has issued multiple updates to ASU 2016-13 as codified in Topic 326, including ASU’s 2019-04, 2019-05, 2019-10, 2019-11, 2020-02, and 2020-03.  These ASU’s have provided for various minor technical corrections and improvements to the codification as well as other transition matters.  Smaller reporting companies who file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and all other entities who do not file with the SEC are required to apply the guidance for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2016-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements. The Company has formed a committee to address the compliance requirements of this ASU, which has analyzed gathered data, defined loan pools and segments, and selected methods for applying the concepts included in this ASU. The Company is in the process of testing selected models, building policy and processing documentation, modeling the impact of the ASU on the capital and strategic plans, performing model validation, and finalizing policies and procedures. This guidance may result in material changes in the Company's accounting for credit losses of financial instruments.

 

Effective November 25, 2019, the SEC adopted Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 119.  SAB 119 updated portions of SEC interpretative guidance to align with FASB ASC 326, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.”  It covers topics including (1) measuring current expected credit losses; (2) development, governance, and documentation of a systematic methodology; (3) documenting the results of a systematic methodology; and (4) validating a systematic methodology.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (ASU 2019-12).  The ASU is expected to reduce cost and complexity related to the accounting for income taxes by removing specific exceptions to general principles in Topic 740 (eliminating the need for an organization to analyze whether certain exceptions apply in a given period) and improving financial statement preparers’ application of certain income tax-related guidance. This ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative to make narrow-scope simplifications and improvements to accounting standards through a series of short-term projects.  For public business entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2019-12 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-01, “Investments – Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) – Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815” (ASU 2020-01).  The ASU is based on a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force and is expected to increase comparability in accounting for these transactions.  ASU 2016-01 made targeted improvements to accounting for financial instruments, including providing an entity the ability to measure certain equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.  Among other topics, the amendments clarify that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting.  For public business entities, the amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2020-01 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting” (ASU 2020-04). These amendments provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. The guidance is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently in the process of identifying loans and other financial instruments that are directly or indirectly influenced by LIBOR. The Company is assessing ASU 2020-04 and its impact on the Company's transition away from LIBOR for its loan and other financial instruments.

 

On March 12, 2020, the SEC finalized amendments to the definitions of its “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” definitions. The amendments increase the threshold criteria for meeting these filer classifications and are effective on April 27, 2020. Any changes in filer status are to be applied beginning with the filer’s first annual report filed with the SEC subsequent to the effective date. Prior to these changes, the Company was required to comply with section 404(b) of the Sarbanes Oxley Act concerning auditor attestation over internal control over financial reporting as an “accelerated filer” as it had more than $75 million in public float but less than $700 million at the end of the Company’s most recent second quarter. The rule change expands the definition of “smaller reporting companies” to include entities with public float of less than $700 million and less than $100 million in annual revenues. The Company expects to meet this expanded category of small reporting company and will no longer be considered an accelerated filer. If the Company’s annual revenues exceed $100 million, its category will change back to “accelerated filer”.  The classifications of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” require a public company to obtain an auditor attestation concerning the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and include the opinion on ICFR in its annual report on Form 10-K.  Smaller reporting companies also have additional time to file quarterly and annual financial statements. All public companies are required to obtain and file annual financial statement audits, as well as provide management’s assertion on effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, but the external auditor attestation of internal control over financial reporting is not required for smaller reporting companies. These amendments will change the Company's reporting and audit requirements as it will have the additional time provided to file quarterly and annual financial statements and will no longer be required to obtain an auditor attestation concerning the internal controls over financial reporting.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

 

Note 2. Securities

 

The Company invests in U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions, and corporate debt securities. Amortized costs and fair values of securities at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
   

Amortized Cost

   

Gross Unrealized Gains

   

Gross Unrealized (Losses)

   

Fair Value

 

Securities available for sale:

                               
U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities   $ 99,536     $ 3,093     $ (32 )   $ 102,597  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions     25,561       514       (12 )     26,063  

Total securities available for sale

  $ 125,097     $ 3,607     $ (44 )   $ 128,660  

Securities held to maturity:

                               
U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities   $ 11,992     $ 315     $     $ 12,307  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions     3,594       71             3,665  
Corporate debt securities     1,500       154             1,654  

Total securities held to maturity

  $ 17,086     $ 540     $     $ 17,626  

Total securities

  $ 142,183     $ 4,147     $ (44 )   $ 146,286  

 

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

Amortized Cost

   

Gross Unrealized Gains

   

Gross Unrealized (Losses)

   

Fair Value

 

Securities available for sale:

                               

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

  $ 94,461     $ 778     $ (334 )   $ 94,905  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

    25,607       476       (5 )     26,078  

Total securities available for sale

  $ 120,068     $ 1,254     $ (339 )   $ 120,983  

Securities held to maturity:

                               

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

  $ 12,528     $ 6     $ (80 )   $ 12,454  

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

    3,599       81             3,680  

Corporate debt securities

    1,500       12             1,512  

Total securities held to maturity

  $ 17,627     $ 99     $ (80 )   $ 17,646  

Total securities

  $ 137,695     $ 1,353     $ (419 )   $ 138,629  

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, investments in an unrealized loss position that were temporarily impaired were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
   

Less than 12 months

   

12 months or more

   

Total

 
   

Fair Value

    Unrealized (Loss)    

Fair Value

   

Unrealized (Loss)

   

Fair Value

   

Unrealized (Loss)

 

Securities available for sale:

                                               
U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities   $ 7,105     $ (23 )   $ 1,330     $ (9 )   $ 8,435     $ (32 )
Obligations of states and political subdivisions     503       (12 )                 503       (12 )

Total securities available for sale

  $ 7,608     $ (35 )   $ 1,330     $ (9 )   $ 8,938     $ (44 )

 

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

Less than 12 months

   

12 months or more

   

Total

 
   

Fair Value

   

Unrealized (Loss)

   

Fair Value

   

Unrealized (Loss)

   

Fair Value

   

Unrealized (Loss)

 

Securities available for sale:

                                               

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

  $ 29,853     $ (207 )   $ 13,083     $ (127 )   $ 42,936     $ (334 )

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

    1,373       (5 )                 1,373       (5 )

Total securities available for sale

  $ 31,226     $ (212 )   $ 13,083     $ (127 )   $ 44,309     $ (339 )

Securities held to maturity:

                                               

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

  $ 3,516     $ (10 )   $ 5,936     $ (70 )   $ 9,452     $ (80 )

Total securities held to maturity

  $ 3,516     $ (10 )   $ 5,936     $ (70 )   $ 9,452     $ (80 )

Total securities

  $ 34,742     $ (222 )   $ 19,019     $ (197 )   $ 53,761     $ (419 )

 

The tables above provide information about securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve consecutive months and securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve consecutive months or more. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Impairment is considered to be other-than-temporary if the Company (1) intends to sell the security, (2) more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovering its cost, or (3) does not expect to recover the security’s entire amortized cost basis. Presently, the Company does not intend to sell any of these securities, does not expect to be required to sell these securities, and expects to recover the entire amortized cost of all the securities.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

At March 31, 2020, there were seven out of ninety-eight U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities and one out of seventy-nine obligations of states and political subdivisions in an unrealized loss position. One hundred percent of the Company’s investment portfolio is considered investment grade. The weighted-average re-pricing term of the portfolio was 3.1 years at March 31, 2020. At December 31, 2019, there were forty-two out of ninety-four U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities and three out of seventy-nine obligations of states and political subdivisions in an unrealized loss position. One hundred percent of the Company’s investment portfolio was considered investment grade at December 31, 2019. The weighted-average re-pricing term of the portfolio was 3.7 years at December 31, 2019. The unrealized losses at March 31, 2020 in the U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities portfolio and the obligations of states and political subdivisions portfolio were related to changes in market interest rates and not credit concerns of the issuers.

 

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at March 31, 2020 by contractual maturity are shown below (in thousands). Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

   

Available for Sale

   

Held to Maturity

 
   

Amortized Cost

   

Fair Value

   

Amortized Cost

   

Fair Value

 

Due within one year

  $ 2,155     $ 2,165     $ 436     $ 436  

Due after one year through five years

    9,982       10,265       4,733       4,820  

Due after five years through ten years

    34,741       35,983       3,263       3,471  

Due after ten years

    78,219       80,247       8,654       8,899  
    $ 125,097     $ 128,660     $ 17,086     $ 17,626  

 

On January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-12 and reclassified eligible securities with a fair value of $23.0 million from the held to maturity portfolio to the available for sale portfolio. The unrealized loss associated with the reclassified securities totaled $431 thousand on the date of reclassification. The securities were reclassified to provide the Company with opportunities to maximize asset utilization.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank, and Community Bankers’ Bank stock are generally viewed as long-term investments and as restricted securities, which are carried at cost, because there is a minimal market for the stock. Therefore, when evaluating restricted securities for impairment, their value is based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020, and no impairment has been recognized.

 

The composition of restricted securities at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

  $ 818     $ 776  

Federal Reserve Bank stock

    980       980  

Community Bankers’ Bank stock

    50       50  
    $ 1,848     $ 1,806  

 

The Company also holds limited partnership investments in Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), which are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The limited partnership investments are measured as equity investments without readily determinable fair values at their cost, less any impairment. The amounts included in other assets for the limited partnership investments were $542 thousand and $514 thousand at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

 

Note 3. Loans

 

Loans at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 

Real estate loans:

               

Construction and land development

  $ 40,279     $ 43,164  

Secured by 1-4 family residential

    230,980       229,438  

Other real estate loans

    241,374       236,555  

Commercial and industrial loans

    55,508       50,153  

Consumer and other loans

    13,726       15,036  

Total loans

  $ 581,867     $ 574,346  

Allowance for loan losses

    (5,584 )     (4,934 )

Loans, net

  $ 576,283     $ 569,412  

 

Net deferred loan fees included in the above loan categories were $366 thousand and $340 thousand at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Consumer and other loans included $238 thousand and $374 thousand of demand deposit overdrafts at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

Risk characteristics of each loan portfolio class that are considered by the Company include:

 

 

1-4 family residential mortgage loans carry risks associated with the continued creditworthiness of the borrower and changes in the value of the collateral.

 

 

Real estate construction and land development loans carry risks that the project may not be finished according to schedule, the project may not be finished according to budget, and the value of the collateral may, at any point in time, be less than the principal amount of the loan. Construction loans also bear the risk that the general contractor, who may or may not be a loan customer, may be unable to finish the construction project as planned because of financial pressure or other factors unrelated to the project.

 

 

Other real estate loans carry risks associated with the successful operation of a business or a real estate project, in addition to other risks associated with the ownership of real estate, because repayment of these loans may be dependent upon the profitability and cash flows of the business or project.

 

 

Commercial and industrial loans carry risks associated with the successful operation of a business because repayment of these loans may be dependent upon the profitability and cash flows of the business. In addition, there is risk associated with the value of collateral other than real estate which may depreciate over time and cannot be appraised with as much reliability.

 

 

Consumer and other loans carry risk associated with the continued creditworthiness of the borrower and the value of the collateral, if any. These loans are typically either unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles. They are also likely to be immediately and adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness, personal bankruptcy, or other changes in circumstances. Consumer and other loans also include purchased consumer loans which could have been originated outside of the Company's market area.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

The following tables provide a summary of loan classes and an aging of past due loans as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
   

30-59 Days Past Due

   

60-89 Days Past Due

    > 90 Days Past Due    

Total Past Due

   

Current

    Total Loans     Non-accrual Loans     90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing  

Real estate loans:

                                                               
Construction and land development   $ 110     $     $ 110     $ 220     $ 40,059     $ 40,279     $ 400     $  
Secured by 1-4 family residential     1,614       164       170       1,948       229,032       230,980       667       67  
Other real estate loans     952             411       1,363       240,011       241,374       455        
Commercial and industrial     40       14             54       55,454       55,508              
Consumer and other loans     89       100       19       208       13,518       13,726             19  

Total

  $ 2,805     $ 278     $ 710     $ 3,793     $ 578,074     $ 581,867     $ 1,522     $ 86  

 

 

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

30-59 Days Past Due

   

60-89 Days Past Due

    > 90 Days Past Due    

Total Past Due

   

Current

    Total Loans     Non-accrual Loans     90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing  

Real estate loans:

                                                               

Construction and land development

  $     $ 136     $ 30     $ 166     $ 42,998     $ 43,164     $ 367     $ 30  

Secured by 1-4 family residential

    1,428       306       115       1,849       227,589       229,438       630       67  

Other real estate loans

    457             416       873       235,682       236,555       462        

Commercial and industrial

    45       50             95       50,058       50,153              

Consumer and other loans

    83       79             162       14,874       15,036              

Total

  $ 2,013     $ 571     $ 561     $ 3,145     $ 571,201     $ 574,346     $ 1,459     $ 97  

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to the risk grading of specified classes of loans. The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a rating to each of its loans. The loan ratings are summarized into the following categories: pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful, and loss. Pass rated loans include all risk rated credits other than those included in special mention, substandard, or doubtful. Loans classified as loss are charged-off. Loan officers assign risk grades to loans at origination and as renewals arise. The Bank’s Credit Administration department reviews risk grades for accuracy on a quarterly basis and as credit issues arise. In addition, a certain amount of loans are reviewed each year through the Company’s internal and external loan review process. A description of the general characteristics of the loan grading categories is as follows:

 

Pass – Loans classified as pass exhibit acceptable operating trends, balance sheet trends, and liquidity. Sufficient cash flow exists to service the loan. All obligations have been paid by the borrower as agreed.

 

Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the Bank’s credit position at some future date.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

Substandard – Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, 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 Company considers all doubtful loans to be impaired and places the loan on non-accrual status.

 

Loss – Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectable and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.

 

The following tables provide an analysis of the credit risk profile of each loan class as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
   

Pass

    Special Mention    

Substandard

   

Doubtful

   

Total

 

Real estate loans:

                                       
Construction and land development   $ 39,720     $     $ 559     $     $ 40,279  
Secured by 1-4 family residential     229,539       519       922             230,980  
Other real estate loans     238,643             2,731             241,374  
Commercial and industrial     52,325       1,505       1,678             55,508  
Consumer and other loans     9,692       4,034                   13,726  

Total

  $ 569,919     $ 6,058     $ 5,890     $     $ 581,867  

 

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

Pass

    Special Mention    

Substandard

   

Doubtful

   

Total

 

Real estate loans:

                                       

Construction and land development

  $ 42,636     $     $ 528     $     $ 43,164  

Secured by 1-4 family residential

    228,029       524       885             229,438  

Other real estate loans

    233,240       537       2,778             236,555  

Commercial and industrial

    48,527       948       678             50,153  

Consumer and other loans

    10,976       4,060                   15,036  

Total

  $ 563,408     $ 6,069     $ 4,869     $     $ 574,346  

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

 

Note 4. Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The following tables present, as of March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019, the total allowance for loan losses, the allowance by impairment methodology, and loans by impairment methodology (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
    Construction and Land Development     Secured by 1-4 Family Residential     Other Real Estate     Commercial and Industrial     Consumer and Other Loans    

Total

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                                               
Beginning Balance, December 31, 2019   $ 464     $ 776     $ 2,296     $ 562     $ 836     $ 4,934  
Charge-offs                       (68 )     (260 )     (328 )
Recoveries           2       1       2       73       78  
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses     (3 )     298       347       215       43       900  

Ending Balance, March 31, 2020

  $ 461     $ 1,076     $ 2,644     $ 711     $ 692     $ 5,584  

Ending Balance:

                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment           11                         11  
Collectively evaluated for impairment     461       1,065       2,644       711       692       5,573  

Loans:

                                               

Ending Balance

  $ 40,279     $ 230,980     $ 241,374     $ 55,508     $ 13,726     $ 581,867  
Individually evaluated for impairment     400       667       455                   1,522  
Collectively evaluated for impairment     39,879       230,313       240,919       55,508       13,726       580,345  

 

   

December 31, 2019

 
    Construction and Land Development     Secured by 1-4 Family Residential     Other Real Estate     Commercial and Industrial     Consumer and Other Loans    

Total

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                                               

Beginning Balance, December 31, 2018

  $ 561     $ 895     $ 2,160     $ 464     $ 929     $ 5,009  

Charge-offs

    (2 )     (58 )     (27 )     (2 )     (795 )     (884 )

Recoveries

    50       9       1       8       291       359  

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses

    (145 )     (70 )     162       92       411       450  

Ending Balance, December 31, 2019

  $ 464     $ 776     $ 2,296     $ 562     $ 836     $ 4,934  

Ending Balance:

                                               

Individually evaluated for impairment

    22       11                         33  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    442       765       2,296       562       836       4,901  

Loans:

                                               

Ending Balance

  $ 43,164     $ 229,438     $ 236,555     $ 50,153     $ 15,036     $ 574,346  

Individually evaluated for impairment

    367       630       462                   1,459  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    42,797       228,808       236,093       50,153       15,036       572,887  

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

   

March 31, 2019

 
    Construction and Land Development     Secured by 1-4 Family Residential     Other Real Estate     Commercial and Industrial     Consumer and Other Loans    

Total

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                                               

Beginning Balance, December 31, 2018

  $ 561     $ 895     $ 2,160     $ 464     $ 929     $ 5,009  

Charge-offs

          (49 )                 (179 )     (228 )

Recoveries

    50       2             2       111       165  

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses

    (6 )     (82 )     115       26       (53 )      

Ending Balance, March 31, 2019

  $ 605     $ 766     $ 2,275     $ 492     $ 808     $ 4,946  

Ending Balance:

                                               

Individually evaluated for impairment

    71       23       35                   129  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    534       743       2,240       492       808       4,817  

Loans:

                                               

Ending Balance

  $ 48,948     $ 217,527     $ 221,396     $ 46,045     $ 16,559     $ 550,475  

Individually evaluated for impairment

    398       990       787                   2,175  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    48,550       216,537       220,609       46,045       16,559       548,300  

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

Impaired loans and the related allowance at March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019, were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
    Unpaid Principal Balance     Recorded Investment with No Allowance     Recorded Investment with Allowance     Total Recorded Investment     Related Allowance     Average Recorded Investment     Interest Income Recognized  

Real estate loans:

                                                       
Construction and land development   $ 439     $ 400     $     $ 400     $     $ 367     $  
Secured by 1-4 family     770       444       223       667       11       613       1  
Other real estate loans     505       455             455             458        

Total

  $ 1,714     $ 1,299     $ 223     $ 1,522     $ 11     $ 1,438     $ 1  

 

   

December 31, 2019

 
    Unpaid Principal Balance     Recorded Investment with No Allowance     Recorded Investment with Allowance     Total Recorded Investment     Related Allowance     Average Recorded Investment     Interest Income Recognized  

Real estate loans:

                                                       

Construction and land development

  $ 401     $ 70     $ 297     $ 367     $ 22     $ 369     $ 1  

Secured by 1-4 family

    729       488       142       630       11       769       1  

Other real estate loans

    509       462             462             766       3  

Commercial and industrial

                                  22        

Total

  $ 1,639     $ 1,020     $ 439     $ 1,459     $ 33     $ 1,926     $ 5  

 

   

March 31, 2019

 
    Unpaid Principal Balance     Recorded Investment with No Allowance     Recorded Investment with Allowance     Total Recorded Investment     Related Allowance     Average Recorded Investment     Interest Income Recognized  

Real estate loans:

                                                       

Construction and land development

  $ 412     $     $ 398     $ 398     $ 71     $ 326     $ 1  

Secured by 1-4 family

    1,055       836       154       990       23       661       2  

Other real estate loans

    792       752       35       787       35       1,329       7  

Commercial and industrial

                                  90        

Total

  $ 2,259     $ 1,588     $ 587     $ 2,175     $ 129     $ 2,406     $ 10  

 

The “Recorded Investment” amounts in the table above represent the outstanding principal balance on each loan represented in the table. The “Unpaid Principal Balance” represents the outstanding principal balance on each loan represented in the table plus any amounts that have been charged off on each loan and/or payments that have been applied towards principal on non-accrual loans. Only loan classes with balances are included in the tables above.

 

As of March 31, 2020, loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) and included in impaired loans in the disclosure above totaled $350 thousand. At March 31, 2020, none of the loans classified as TDRs were performing under the restructured terms and all were considered non-performing assets. There were $360 thousand in TDRs at December 31, 2019, none of which were performing under the restructured terms. Modified terms under TDRs may include rate reductions, extension of terms that are considered to be below market, conversion to interest only, and other actions intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral. There were no loans modified under TDRs during the three month period ended March 31, 2020. There was one loan secured by 1-4 family residential real estate modified as a TDR during the three months ended March 31, 2019 because the loan was extended with terms considered to be below market. The TDR described above did not have an impact on the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2019.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company executed payment deferrals on outstanding loan balances of $61.6 million as of March 31, 2020. These deferrals were for no more than six months of duration and were for loans not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. As such, they were not considered TDRs based on the relief provisions of the CARES Act and recent interagency regulatory guidance. In the period subsequent to March 31, 2020 and through April 30, 2020, the Company executed additional payment deferrals on outstanding loan balances of $109.4 million.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, there were no TDRs that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of the loan modification. Management defines default as over ninety days past due or the foreclosure and repossession of the collateral or charge-off of the loan during the twelve month period subsequent to the modification.

 

 

Note 5. Other Real Estate Owned (OREO)

 

The Bank did not have any OREO activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2020 or the year ended December 31, 2019. Accordingly, there were no residential real estate properties included in the ending OREO balances at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Bank did not have any consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process as of March 31, 2020.

 

The Bank did not have any expenses applicable to OREO for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Net expenses applicable to OREO, other than the provision for losses, were $1 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

 

Note 6. Other Borrowings

 

The Company had an unsecured line of credit totaling $5.0 million with a non-affiliated bank at March 31, 2020. There were no borrowings outstanding on the line of credit at March 31, 2020. The interest rate on the line of credit floats at Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 0.25%, with a floor of 3.50%, and matures on March 28, 2025.

 

The Bank had unused lines of credit totaling $237.9 million and $218.1 million available with non-affiliated banks at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. These amounts primarily consist of a blanket floating lien agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB) in which the Bank can borrow up to 19% of its total assets. The unused line of credit with FHLB totaled $146.7 million at March 31, 2020. The Bank had collateral pledged on the borrowing line at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 including real estate loans totaling $197.3 million and $194.9 million, respectively, and Federal Home Loan Bank stock with a book value of $818 thousand and $776 thousand, respectively. The Bank did not have borrowings from the FHLB at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

 

Note 7. Capital Requirements

 

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of 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.

 

The final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s capital guidelines for U.S. banks (Basel III rules) became effective January 1, 2015, with full compliance of all the requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule, and became fully phased in January 1, 2019. As part of the new requirements, the common equity Tier 1 capital ratio is calculated and utilized in the assessment of capital for all institutions. The final rules also established a “capital conservation buffer” above the new regulatory minimum capital requirements. The capital conservation buffer has been phased-in over four years, which began on January 1, 2016 and was fully implemented on January 1, 2019.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total (as defined in the regulations), Tier 1 (as defined), and common equity Tier 1 capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

 

As of March 31, 2020, the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve Bank categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum risk-based capital and leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

 

A comparison of the capital of the Bank at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 with the minimum regulatory guidelines were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Actual

    Minimum Capital Requirement     Minimum To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions  
   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

 

March 31, 2020

                                               
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)   $ 86,849       14.98 %   $ 46,373       8.00 %   $ 57,967       10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)   $ 81,265       14.02 %   $ 34,780       6.00 %   $ 46,373       8.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)   $ 81,265       14.02 %   $ 26,085       4.50 %   $ 37,678       6.50 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)   $ 81,265       10.08 %   $ 32,245       4.00 %   $ 40,307       5.00 %

December 31, 2019

                                               

Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

  $ 85,439       14.84 %   $ 46,046       8.00 %   $ 57,557       10.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

  $ 80,505       13.99 %   $ 34,534       6.00 %   $ 46,046       8.00 %

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

  $ 80,505       13.99 %   $ 25,901       4.50 %   $ 37,412       6.50 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

  $ 80,505       10.13 %   $ 31,799       4.00 %   $ 39,749       5.00 %

 

In addition to the regulatory minimum risk-based capital amounts presented above, the Bank must maintain a capital conservation buffer as required by the Basel III final rules. Accordingly, the Bank was required to maintain a capital conservation buffer of 2.50% at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Under the final rules, an institution is subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the capital conservation buffer of the Bank was 6.98% and 6.84%, respectively.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

 

Note 8. Subordinated Debt

 

On October 30, 2015, the Company entered into a Subordinated Loan Agreement (the Agreement) pursuant to which the Company issued an interest only subordinated term note due 2025 in the aggregate principal amount of $5.0 million (the Note). The Note bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.75% per annum. The Note qualifies as Tier 2 capital for regulatory capital purposes and at March 31, 2020, the total amount of subordinated debt issued was included in the Company’s Tier 2 capital. Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Note were $13 thousand and $17 thousand at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

The Note has a maturity date of October 1, 2025. Subject to regulatory approval, the Company may prepay the Note, in part or in full, beginning on October 30, 2020. The Note is an unsecured, subordinated obligation of the Company and ranks junior in right of payment to the Company’s senior indebtedness and to the Company’s obligations to its general creditors. The Note ranks equally with all other unsecured subordinated debt, except any which by its terms is expressly stated to be subordinated to the Note. The Note ranks senior to all current and future junior subordinated debt obligations, preferred stock, and common stock of the Company.

 

The Note is not convertible into common stock or preferred stock. The Agreement contains customary events of default such as the bankruptcy of the Company and the non-payment of principal or interest when due. The holder of the Note may accelerate the repayment of the Note only in the event of bankruptcy or similar proceedings and not for any other event of default.

 

 

Note 9. Junior Subordinated Debt

 

On June 8, 2004, First National (VA) Statutory Trust II (Trust II), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities, commonly known as trust preferred securities. On June 17, 2004, $5.0 million of trust preferred securities were issued through a pooled underwriting. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate of interest. The interest rate at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was 3.44% and 4.50%, respectively. The securities have a mandatory redemption date of June 17, 2034, and were subject to varying call provisions that began September 17, 2009. The principal asset of Trust II is $5.2 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debt with maturities and interest rates comparable to the trust preferred securities. The Trust’s obligations under the trust preferred securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. The Company is current on its interest payments on the junior subordinated debt.

 

On July 24, 2006, First National (VA) Statutory Trust III (Trust III), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities. On July 31, 2006, $4.0 million of trust preferred securities were issued through a pooled underwriting. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate of interest. The interest rate at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was 3.51% and 3.70%, respectively. The securities have a mandatory redemption date of October 1, 2036, and were subject to varying call provisions that began October 1, 2011. The principal asset of Trust III is $4.1 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debt with maturities and interest rates comparable to the trust preferred securities. The Trust’s obligations under the trust preferred securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. The Company is current on its interest payments on the junior subordinated debt.

 

While these securities are debt obligations of the Company, they are included in capital for regulatory capital ratio calculations. Under present regulations, the junior subordinated debt may be included in Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital adequacy purposes as long as their amount does not exceed 25% of Tier 1 capital, including total junior subordinated debt. The portion of the junior subordinated debt not considered as Tier 1 capital, if any, may be included in Tier 2 capital. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the total amount of junior subordinated debt issued by the Trusts was included in the Company’s Tier 1 capital. 

 

 

Note 10. Benefit Plans

 

The Company maintains a 401(k) plan (the Plan) for all eligible employees. Participating employees may elect to contribute up to the maximum percentage allowed by the Internal Revenue Service, as defined in the Plan. The Company makes matching contributions, on a dollar-for dollar basis, for the first one percent of an employee’s compensation contributed to the Plan and fifty cents for each dollar of the employee’s contribution between two percent and six percent. The Company also makes an additional contribution based on years of service to participants who have completed at least one thousand hours of service during the year and who are employed on the last day of the Plan Year. All employees who are age nineteen or older are eligible. Employee contributions vest immediately. Employer matching contributions vest after two Plan service years with the Company. The Company has the discretion to make a profit sharing contribution to the Plan each year based on overall performance, profitability, and other economic factors. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, expense attributable to the Plan amounted to $249 thousand and $247 thousand, respectively.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

On March 15, 2019, the Company entered into supplemental executive retirement plans and participation agreements with three of its employees. The retirement benefits are fixed and provide for retirement benefits payable in 180 monthly installments. The contribution expense totaled $66 thousand and $23 thousand for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and was solely funded by the Company.

 

See Note 13 of the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for additional information about the Company’s benefit plans.

 

 

Note 11. Earnings per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per common share represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.

 

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31, 2020

   

March 31, 2019

 

(Numerator):

               

Net income

  $ 1,705     $ 2,261  

(Denominator):

               

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

    4,950,887       4,960,264  

Potentially dilutive common shares – restricted stock units

    5,083       3,870  

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

    4,955,970       4,964,134  

Income per common share

               

Basic

  $ 0.34     $ 0.46  

Diluted

  $ 0.34     $ 0.46  

 

 

 

Note 12. Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures” topic of FASB ASC, the fair value of a financial instrument is 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. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

 

The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

In accordance with this guidance, the Company groups its assets and liabilities generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.

 

 

Level 1 -

Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 assets and liabilities generally include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

 

 

Level 2 -

Valuation is based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The valuation may be based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

 

Level 3 -

Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which determination of fair value requires a significant management judgment or estimation.

 

An instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:

 

Securities available for sale

 

Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that consider observable market data (Level 2).

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

The following tables present the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands).

 

           

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2020

 

Description

  Balance as of March 31, 2020     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)     Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  

Securities available for sale

                               
U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities   $ 102,597     $     $ 102,597     $  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions     26,063             26,063        
    $ 128,660     $     $ 128,660     $  

 

           

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019

 

Description

  Balance as of December 31, 2019     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)     Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  

Securities available for sale

                               

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

  $ 94,905     $     $ 94,905     $  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions     26,078             26,078        
    $ 120,983     $     $ 120,983     $  

 

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

 

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements:

 

Loans held for sale

 

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. These loans currently consist of one-to-four family residential loans originated for sale in the secondary market. Fair value is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data which is not materially different than cost due to the short duration between origination and sale (Level 2). As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis. No nonrecurring fair value adjustments were recorded on loans held for sale during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

Impaired Loans

 

Loans are designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreements will not be collected. The measurement of loss associated with impaired loans can be based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. The vast majority of the Company’s collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing a market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser using observable market data (Level 2) within the last twelve months. However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the property is more than one year old and not solely based on observable market comparables or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, then a Level 3 valuation is considered to measure the fair value. The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal, of one year or less, if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business’s financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivables collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3). Impaired loans allocated to the allowance for loan losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

The following tables summarize the Company’s assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the periods (dollars in thousands):

 

           

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2020

 

Description

  Balance as of March 31, 2020     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)     Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  
Impaired loans, net   $ 212     $     $     $ 212  

 

           

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019

 

Description

  Balance as of December 31, 2019     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)     Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  

Impaired loans, net

  $ 406     $     $     $ 406  

 

   

Quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements for March 31, 2020

 
   

Fair Value

   

Valuation Technique

   

Unobservable Input

   

Range (Weighted Average) (1)

 

Impaired loans, net

  $ 212    

Property appraisals

   

Selling cost

      10 %

 

 

   

Quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements for December 31, 2019

 
   

Fair Value

   

Valuation Technique

   

Unobservable Input

   

Range (Weighted Average) (1)

 

Impaired loans, net

  $ 406    

Property appraisals

   

Selling cost

      10 %

 

(1) Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

Accounting guidance requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands):

 

           

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2020 Using

 
    Carrying Amount     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1     Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2     Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3    

Fair Value

 

Financial Assets

                                       

Cash and short-term investments

  $ 48,090     $ 48,090     $     $     $ 48,090  

Securities available for sale

    128,660             128,660             128,660  

Securities held to maturity

    17,086             15,972       1,654       17,626  

Restricted securities

    1,848             1,848             1,848  
Loans held for sale     621             621             621  

Loans, net

    576,283                   581,013       581,013  

Bank owned life insurance

    17,562             17,562             17,562  

Accrued interest receivable

    2,124             2,124             2,124  

Financial Liabilities

                                       

Deposits

  $ 720,627     $     $ 605,217     $ 116,338     $ 721,555  

Subordinated debt

    4,987                   5,489       5,489  

Junior subordinated debt

    9,279                   8,510       8,510  

Accrued interest payable

    169             169             169  

 

           

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019 Using

 
    Carrying Amount     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Level 1     Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2     Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3    

Fair Value

 

Financial Assets

                                       

Cash and short-term investments

  $ 45,785     $ 45,785     $     $     $ 45,785  

Securities available for sale

    120,983             120,983             120,983  

Securities held to maturity

    17,627             16,134       1,512       17,646  

Restricted securities

    1,806             1,806             1,806  

Loans held for sale

    167             167             167  

Loans, net

    569,412                   572,910       572,910  

Bank owned life insurance

    17,447             17,447             17,447  

Accrued interest receivable

    2,065             2,065             2,065  

Financial Liabilities

                                       

Deposits

  $ 706,442     $     $ 588,878     $ 117,071     $ 705,949  

Subordinated debt

    4,983                   5,023       5,023  

Junior subordinated debt

    9,279                   9,724       9,724  

Accrued interest payable

    184             184             184  

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations. As a result, the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to minimize interest rate risk. However, borrowers with fixed rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling rate environment. Management monitors rates and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by adjusting terms of new loans and deposits and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company’s overall interest rate risk.

 

 

Note 13. Stock Compensation Plans

 

On May 13, 2014, the Company’s shareholders approved the First National Corporation 2014 Stock Incentive Plan, which makes available up to 240,000 shares of common stock for the granting of stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, and other stock-based awards. Awards are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and compensation cost equal to the fair value of the award is recognized over the vesting period.

 

Stock Awards

 

Whenever the Company deems it appropriate to grant a stock award, the recipient receives a specified number of unrestricted shares of employer stock. Stock awards may be made by the Company at its discretion without cash consideration and may be granted as settlement of a performance-based compensation award. The Company did not have compensation expense related to stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

Restricted stock units are an award of units that correspond in number and value to a specified number of shares of employer stock which the recipient receives according to a vesting plan and distribution schedule after achieving required performance milestones or upon remaining with the employer for a particular length of time. Each restricted stock unit that vests entitles the recipient to receive one share of common stock on a specified issuance date.

 

In the first quarter of 2020, 14,457 restricted stock units were granted to employees, with 4,825 units vesting immediately and 9,632 units subject to a two year vesting schedule with one half of the units vesting each year on the grant date anniversary. The recipient does not have any stockholder rights, including voting, dividend, or liquidation rights, with respect to the shares underlying awarded restricted stock units until vesting has occurred and the recipient becomes the record holder of those shares. The unvested restricted stock units will vest on the established schedule if the employees remain employed by the Company on future vesting dates.

 

A summary of the activity for the Company’s restricted stock units for the period indicated is presented in the following table:

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31, 2020

 
   

Shares

    Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  

Unvested, beginning of year

    10,393     $ 19.26  

Granted

    14,457       20.94  

Vested

    (8,992 )     19.96  

Forfeited

           

Unvested, end of period

    15,858     $ 20.40  

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

At March 31, 2020, based on restricted stock unit awards outstanding at that time, the total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock unit awards was $285 thousand. This expense is expected to be recognized through 2024. Compensation expense related to restricted stock unit awards recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 totaled $132 thousand and $43 thousand, respectively.

 

 

Note 14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities

   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Balance at December 31, 2018

  $ (1,808 )   $ (1,808 )

Unrealized holding gains (net of tax, $407)

    1,528       1,528  

Unrealized holding losses transferred from held to maturity to available for sale (net of tax, ($91))

    (340 )     (340 )

Change during period

    1,188       1,188  

Balance at March 31, 2019

  $ (620 )   $ (620 )

Balance at December 31, 2019

  $ 724     $ 724  

Unrealized holding gains (net of tax, $556)

    2,092       2,092  

Change during period

    2,092       2,092  

Balance at March 31, 2020

  $ 2,816     $ 2,816  

 

The Company did not have any reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

 

Note 15. Revenue Recognition

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606" and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 606. Most revenue associated with financial instruments, including interest income, loan origination fees, and credit card fees, is outside the scope of the guidance. Gains and losses on investment securities, derivatives, financial guarantees, and sales of financial instruments are similarly excluded from the scope. The guidance is applicable to noninterest revenue streams such as service charges on deposit accounts, ATM and check card fees, wealth management fees, and fees for other customer services. Noninterest revenue streams within the scope of Topic 606 are discussed below.

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

Service charges on deposit accounts consist of monthly service fees, overdraft and nonsufficient funds fees, and other deposit account related fees. The Company's performance obligation for monthly service fees is generally satisfied, and the related revenue recognized, over the period in which the service is provided. Payment for service charges on deposit accounts is primarily received immediately or in the following month through a direct charge to customers' accounts. Overdraft and nonsufficient funds fees and other deposit account related fees are transactional based, and therefore, the Company's performance obligation is satisfied, and related revenue recognized, at a point in time.

 

ATM and check card fees

 

ATM fees are primarily generated when a Company cardholder uses a non-Company ATM or a non-Company cardholder uses a Company ATM. ATM fees are transactional based, and therefore, the Company's performance obligation is satisfied, and related revenue recognized, at a point in time. Check card fees are primarily comprised of interchange fee income. Interchange fees are earned whenever the Company's debit cards are processed through card payment networks, such as Visa. The Company's performance obligation for interchange fee income is largely satisfied, and related revenue recognized, when the services are rendered or upon completion. Payment is typically received immediately or in the following month. In compliance with Topic 606, debit card fee income is presented net of associated expense.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

Wealth management fees

 

Wealth management fees are primarily comprised of fees earned from the management and administration of trusts and other customer assets. The Company's performance obligation is generally satisfied over time and the resulting fees are primarily recognized monthly, based upon the month-end market value of the assets under management and the applicable fee rate. Payment is generally received a few days after month-end through a direct charge to customers' accounts. Estate management fees are based upon the size of the estate. Revenue for estate management fees are recorded periodically, according to a fee schedule, and are based on the services that have been provided.

 

Fees for other customer services

 

Fees for other customer services include check ordering charges, merchant services income, safe deposit box rental fees, and other service charges. Check ordering charges are transactional based, and therefore, the Company's performance obligation is satisfied, and related revenue recognized, at a point in time. Merchant services income mainly represent fees charged to merchants to process their debit and credit card transactions. The Company's performance obligation for merchant services income is largely satisfied, and related revenue recognized, when the services are rendered or upon completion. Payment is typically received immediately or in the following month. Safe deposit box rental fees are charged to the customer on an annual basis and recognized upon receipt of payment. The Company determined that since rentals and renewals occur fairly consistently over time, revenue is recognized on a basis consistent with the duration of the performance obligation.

 

The following table presents noninterest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 606, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31, 2020

   

March 31, 2019

 

Noninterest Income

               

Service charges on deposit accounts

  $ 681     $ 701  

ATM and check card fees

    519       517  

Wealth management fees

    525       437  

Fees for other customer services

    207       175  

Noninterest income (in-scope of Topic 606)

  $ 1,932     $ 1,830  

Noninterest income (out-of-scope of Topic 606)

    167       155  

Total noninterest income

  $ 2,099     $ 1,985  

 

 

 

Note 16. Leases

 

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 842. The Company elected the prospective application approach provided by ASU No. 2018-11 and did not adjust prior periods for ASC 842. There was no cumulative effect adjustment at adoption. The Company also elected certain practical expedients within the standard and did not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, did not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and did not reassess any initial direct costs for existing leases. Prior to adoption, all of the Company's leases were classified as operating leases and remained operating leases at adoption. The implementation of the new standard resulted in recognition of a right-of-use asset and lease liability of $390 thousand for leases existing at the date of adoption.

 

Contracts that commence subsequent to adoption are evaluated to determine whether they are or contain a lease in accordance with Topic 842. The Company has elected the practical expedient provided by Topic 842 not to allocate consideration in a contract between lease and non-lease components. The Company also elected, as provided by the standard, not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases, defined by the standard as leases with terms of 12 months or less. The Company has not entered into any new operating leases since adoption.

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

Lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments and are presented at each reporting date as the net present value of the remaining contractual cash flows. Cash flows are discounted at the Company's incremental borrowing rate in effect at the commencement date of the lease. Right-of-use assets represent the Company's right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and are calculated as the sum of the lease liability and, if applicable, prepaid rent, initial direct costs, and any incentives received from the lessor.

 

Lease payments

 

Lease payments for short-term leases are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, or for variable lease payments, in the period in which the obligation was incurred. Payments for leases with terms longer than twelve months are included in the determination of the lease liability. Payments may be fixed for the term of the lease or variable. If the lease agreement provides a known escalator, such as a specified percentage increase per year or a stated increase at a specified time, the variable payment is included in the cash flows used to determine the lease liability. If the variable payment is based upon an unknown escalator, such as the consumer price index at a future date, the increase is not included in the cash flows used to determine the lease liability. Three of the Company's leases provide known escalators that are included in the determination of the lease liability. The remaining leases do not have variable payments during the term of the lease.

 

Options to extend, residual value guarantees, and restrictions and covenants

 

Of the Company's six leases, three leases offer the option to extend the lease. The calculation of the lease liability includes the additional time and lease payments for options which the Company is reasonably certain it will exercise. None of the Company's leases provide for residual value guarantees and none provide restrictions or covenants that would impact dividends or require incurring additional financial obligations.

 

The following table presents the operating lease right-of-use asset and operating lease liability as of March 31, 2020 (in thousands):

 

 

Classification in the Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

March 31, 2020

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset

Other assets

  $ 293  

Operating lease liability

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

    289  

 

The following table presents the weighted average remaining operating lease term and the weighted average discount rate for operating leases as of March 31, 2020:

 

   

March 31, 2020

 

Weighted average remaining lease term, in years

    2.7  

Weighted average discount rate

    2.60 %

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 

The following table presents the components of operating lease expense and supplemental cash flow information for the three months ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31, 2020

   

March 31, 2019

 

Lease Expense

               

Operating lease expense

  $ 33     $ 33  

Short-term lease expense

    1       2  

Total lease expense (1)

  $ 34     $ 35  
                 

Cash paid for amounts included in lease liability

  $ 34     $ 34  

 

(1)

Included in occupancy expense in the Company's consolidated statements of income.

 

The following table presents a maturity schedule of undiscounted cash flows that contribute to the operating lease liability as of March 31, 2020 (in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
Nine months ending December 31, 2020   $ 94  
Twelve months ending December 31, 2021     109  
Twelve months ending December 31, 2022     85  
Twelve months ending December 31, 2023     11  

Total undiscounted cash flows

  $ 299  
Less: discount     (10 )

Operating lease liability

  $ 289  

 

The contracts in which the Company is lessee are with parties external to the Company and not related parties.

 

 

Note 17. Subsequent Events

 

On April 21, 2020, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements related to its outstanding junior subordinated debt. One swap agreement was related to the Company’s junior subordinated debt with a redemption date of June 17, 2034, which became effective on March 17, 2020. The notional amount of the interest rate swap was $5.0 million and terminates on June 17, 2034.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company pays interest quarterly at a fixed rate of 0.79% and receives interest quarterly at a variable rate of three-month LIBOR. The variable rate resets on each interest payment date. The other swap agreement was related to the Company’s junior subordinated debt with a redemption date of October 1, 2036, which became effective on April 1, 2020. The notional amount of the interest rate swap was $4.0 million and terminates on October 1, 2036. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company pays interest quarterly at a fixed rate of 0.82% and receives interest quarterly at a variable rate of three-month LIBOR. The variable rate resets on each interest payment date.

 

The Company entered into interest rate swaps to reduce interest rate risk and to manage interest expense. By entering into these agreements, the Company converted floating rate debt into fixed rate debt. Alternatively, the Company may enter into interest rate swap agreements to convert fixed rate debt into floating rate debt. Interest differentials paid or received under interest rate swap agreements will be reflected as adjustments to interest expense in future periods. The Company designated the interest rate swaps as hedging instruments in qualifying cash flow hedges, as discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Changes in fair value of these designated hedging instruments will be reported as a component of other comprehensive income in future periods. The notional amounts of the interest rate swaps were not exchanged and do not represent exposure to credit loss. In the event of default by a counterparty, the risk in these transactions is the cost of replacing the agreements at current market rates.

 

 

 

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

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

First National Corporation makes forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding profitability, liquidity, adequacy of capital, allowance for loan losses, interest rate sensitivity, market risk, growth strategy, and financial and other goals. The words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” or other similar words or terms are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon or are affected by factors including:

 

  the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its potential adverse effect on economic conditions and the Company's employees, customers, credit quality, and financial performance;
 

general business conditions, as well as conditions within the financial markets;
 

general economic conditions, including unemployment levels and slowdowns in economic growth;
 

the Company’s branch and market expansions, technology initiatives and other strategic initiatives;

 

the impact of competition from banks and non-banks, including financial technology companies (Fintech);

 

the composition of the loan and deposit portfolio, including the types of accounts and customers, may change, which could impact the amount of net interest income and noninterest income in future periods, including revenue from service charges on deposits;

 

limited availability of financing or inability to raise capital;

 

reliance on third parties for key services;

 

the Company’s credit standards and its on-going credit assessment processes might not protect it from significant credit losses;

 

the quality of the loan portfolio and the value of the collateral securing those loans;

  demand for loan products;
  deposit flows;
 

the level of net charge-offs on loans and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;

 

the concentration in loans secured by real estate may adversely affect earnings due to changes in the real estate markets;

 

the value of securities held in the Company's investment portfolio;

 

legislative or regulatory changes or actions, including the effects of changes in tax laws;
 

accounting principles, policies and guidelines and elections made by the Company thereunder;
 

cyber threats, attacks or events;

 

the ability to maintain adequate liquidity by retaining deposit customers and secondary funding sources, especially if the Company’s reputation would become damaged;

 

monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, and the effect of those policies on interest rates and business in the Company's markets;

 

changes in interest rates could have a negative impact on the Company’s net interest income and an unfavorable impact on the Company’s customers’ ability to repay loans; and

 

other factors identified in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2019.

 

Because of these and other uncertainties, actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, past results of operations do not necessarily indicate future results. The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition at March 31, 2020 and statements of income of the Company for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Part I, Item 1, of this Form 10-Q and in Part II, Item 8, of the Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2019. The statements of income for the three month period ended March 31, 2020 may not be indicative of the results to be achieved for the year.

 

 

Executive Overview

 

The Company

 

First National Corporation (the Company) is the bank holding company of:

 

 

First Bank (the Bank). The Bank owns:

 

First Bank Financial Services, Inc.

 

Shen-Valley Land Holdings, LLC

 

First National (VA) Statutory Trust II (Trust II)

 

First National (VA) Statutory Trust III (Trust III and, together with Trust II, the Trusts)

 

First Bank Financial Services, Inc. invests in entities that provide title insurance and investment services. Shen-Valley Land Holdings, LLC was formed to hold other real estate owned and future office sites. The Trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities, commonly known as trust preferred securities and are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with authoritative accounting guidance because management has determined that the Trusts qualify as variable interest entities.

 

Products, Services, Customers and Locations

 

The Bank offers loan, deposit, and wealth management products and services. Loan products and services include consumer loans, residential mortgages, home equity loans, and commercial loans. Deposit products and services include checking accounts, treasury management solutions, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts. Wealth management services include estate planning, investment management of assets, trustee under an agreement, trustee under a will, individual retirement accounts, and estate settlement. Customers include small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, estates, local governmental entities, and non-profit organizations. The Bank’s office locations are well-positioned in attractive markets along the Interstate 81, Interstate 66, and Interstate 64 corridors in the Shenandoah Valley, central regions of Virginia, and the city of Richmond. Within this market area, there are diverse types of industry including medical and professional services, manufacturing, retail, warehousing, Federal government, hospitality, and higher education.

 

The Bank’s products and services are delivered through 14 bank branch offices located throughout the Shenandoah Valley and central regions of Virginia, a loan production office, and a customer service center in a retirement village. The branch offices are comprised of 13 full service retail banking offices and one drive-through express banking office. The location and general character of these properties is further described in Part I, Item 2 of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Many of the Bank’s services are also delivered through the Bank’s mobile banking platform, its website, www.fbvirginia.com, and a network of ATMs located throughout its market area.

 

Revenue Sources and Expense Factors

 

The primary source of revenue is from net interest income earned by the Bank. Net interest income is the difference between interest income and interest expense and typically represents between 70% and 80% of the Company’s total revenue. Interest income is determined by the amount of interest-earning assets outstanding during the period and the interest rates earned on those assets. The Bank’s interest expense is a function of the amount of interest-bearing liabilities outstanding during the period and the interest rates paid. In addition to net interest income, noninterest income is the other source of revenue for the Company. Noninterest income is derived primarily from service charges on deposits, fee income from wealth management services, and ATM and check card fees.

 

Primary expense categories are salaries and employee benefits, which comprised 58% of noninterest expenses for the three month period ended March 31, 2020, followed by occupancy and equipment expense, which comprised 13% of noninterest expenses. Historically, the provision for loan losses has also been a primary expense of the Bank. The provision is determined by factors that include net charge-offs, asset quality, economic conditions, and loan growth. Changing economic conditions caused by inflation, recession, unemployment, or other factors beyond the Company’s control have a direct correlation with asset quality, net charge-offs, and ultimately the required provision for loan losses.

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Update

 

On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Prior to this declaration, the Bank activated its Pandemic Plan and began taking actions to protect the health of its employees and customers, while continuing to deliver essential banking services to small businesses and individuals. The Bank's actions included limiting access to banking offices and delivering a majority of its services through branch drive throughs, ATMs and mobile banking platforms. Approximately 40% of the Bank's employees have been working remotely, while social-distancing and split-shifts have been created for those employees working in the Bank’s facilities. Virtually all meetings are held using audio and/or video conference capabilities. The Company recently announced it scheduled its annual meeting of shareholders in a virtual meeting online format. In light of the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Company does not anticipate significant challenges to its ability to maintain its operating systems, internal controls over financial reporting, or business continuity plans.

 

 

In March 2020, the Company suspended future stock repurchases under its $5.0 million stock repurchase program due to the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic. The stock repurchase program was previously announced in December 2019. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company repurchased and retired 129,035 shares at an average price paid per share of $16.05, for a total of $2.1 million. The Company will continue to update its enterprise risk assessment and capital plan as the operating environment develops. The Bank was considered well capitalized for regulatory purposes at March 31, 2020.

 

In response to the unknown impact of the pandemic on the economy and its customers, the Bank implemented a loan payment deferral program for individual and business customers. Customers who qualify for the program have been given the opportunity to defer monthly payments for 90 days. Approximately 27% of the Bank’s loan balances have been included in the program. There are no program fees and no late payment fees charged during the deferral period for participating loan customers. Interest income continues to accrue to the Bank during the deferral period and accrued interest receivable will be repaid prior to reduction in principal balances as payments resume.

 

In an effort to support local small businesses and non-profit organizations, the Bank is participating as a lender in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In the first round of funding the Bank obtained approval for 91% of the 330 loan applications it received prior to the end of funding on April 16, 2020, which totaled $52.1 million. The Bank continues to accept applications for processing in the second round of funding which was approved and signed into law on April 24, 2020. The PPP loans will have an interest rate of 1.00% and a maturity date of two years. The weighted average loan origination fee was 3.11% for all applications approved by the SBA in the first round of funding, which is expected to result in fee income of approximately $1.6 million. Based upon PPP applications received for the second round of funding, additional loan origination fee income is anticipated, but is contingent on the applications being approved by the SBA. The Bank expects to originate as much as $80.0 million of PPP loans in total, depending on customer demand. Fees are to be paid to the Bank directly by the SBA, and the revenue will be recognized over the life of the loans. The Bank did not recognize any revenue related to the program in the first quarter of 2020. Agent fees from the first round of PPP loans total $4 thousand and are expected to be paid and expensed by the Bank during the second quarter of 2020.

 

In light of the significant increase in unemployment claims and the stress on businesses from stay at home orders, as well as the Bank's payment deferral program, the Bank has been monitoring liquidity on a daily basis. The Bank believes it has sufficient liquidity to meet demand from its customers with on-balance sheet liquidity with cash and unencumbered securities of $133.4 million, or 16% of assets at March 31, 2020, as well as $176.9 million, or 22% of assets, of off-balance sheet liquidity that was available overnight through secured funding sources. All loans originated by the Bank under the PPP are expected to be pledged to the Federal Reserve’s new Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (PPPLF). The Bank plans to borrow funds from the PPPLF to fund PPP loans as needed at an interest rate of 0.35%.

 

The Bank expects the pandemic to have an unfavorable impact on the financial condition of many of its customers, and as a result, has begun the process of reassessing credit risk within its loan portfolio with the goal of mitigating the risk and minimizing potential loan charge-offs. Significant pressure is expected on several sectors of the loan portfolio, including hospitality, retail shopping and health care.  Commercial real estate loans to borrowers in these sectors comprised approximately 8%, 5% and 4% of the total loan portfolio, respectively, at March 31, 2020. The magnitude of the potential decline in the Bank’s loan quality will likely depend on the length of time and extent that the Bank’s loan customers experience business interruptions from the pandemic. In addition, the Bank’s loan deferral program could delay or make it difficult to identify the extent of asset quality deterioration over the next two quarterly periods until the program ends and loan payments become due.

 

The Bank considered, among other things, the impact of the pandemic on the loan portfolio while determining an appropriate allowance for loan losses, and as a result, recorded a provision for loan losses of $900 thousand for the first quarter of 2020, compared to no provision for loan losses in the first quarter of the prior year. The higher provision for loan losses was primarily attributable to an increase in the general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses. The general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses was increased through the adjustment of qualitative factors based on recent unfavorable changes in economic indicators. The impact of the qualitative adjustments contributed to the majority of the increase in the provision for loan losses.

 

 

Overview of Quarterly Financial Performance

 

Net income decreased by $556 thousand to $1.7 million, or $0.34 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $2.3 million, or $0.46 per basic and diluted share, for the same period in 2019. Return on average assets was 0.85% and return on average equity was 8.72% for the first quarter of 2020, compared to 1.21% and 13.47%, respectively, for the same period in 2019.

 

The $556 thousand decrease in net income for the three month period ended March 31, 2020 resulted primarily from a $900 thousand increase in provision for loan losses and a $46 thousand, or 1%, increase in noninterest expenses, compared to the same period of 2019. These unfavorable variances were partially offset by a $127 thousand, or 2%, increase in net interest income and a $114 thousand increase in noninterest income.

 

Net interest income increased from higher average earning asset balances, which were partially offset by a lower net interest margin. Average earning asset balances increased 6%, while the net interest margin decreased 20 basis points to 3.77% for the first quarter of 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. Noninterest income increased primarily from higher amounts of wealth management fees and fees for other customer services. Noninterest expense increased primarily from higher salaries and employee benefits expense, which was partially offset by lower FDIC assessment and other operating expenses.   

 

Based on management's analysis and the supporting allowance for loan loss calculation, a provision for loan losses of $900 thousand was recorded during the first quarter of 2020. There was no provision for loan losses required for the first quarter of 2019. The increase in provision for loan losses was primarily attributable to an increase in the general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses, which resulted from consideration of recent changes in economic indicators related to the pandemic.

 

For a more detailed discussion of the Company's quarterly performance, see "Net Interest Income,” “Provision for Loan Losses,” "Noninterest Income," "Noninterest Expense" and "Income Taxes" below.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This report refers to the efficiency ratio, which is computed by dividing noninterest expense, excluding net gains on disposal of premises and equipment and amortization of intangibles, by the sum of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis and noninterest income. This is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes provides investors with important information regarding operational efficiency. Such information is not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be construed as such. Management believes, however, such financial information is meaningful to the reader in understanding operating performance, but cautions that such information not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP. The Company, in referring to its net income, is referring to income under GAAP. The components of the efficiency ratio calculation are summarized in the following table (dollars in thousands).

 

   

Efficiency Ratio

 
   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31, 2020

   

March 31, 2019

 

Noninterest expense

  $ 6,144     $ 6,098  

Subtract: amortization of intangibles

    (52 )     (90 )

Add: gains on disposal of premises and equipment, net

    9        
    $ 6,101     $ 6,008  
Tax-equivalent net interest income   $ 7,076     $ 6,951  

Noninterest income

    2,099       1,985  
    $ 9,175     $ 8,936  
Efficiency ratio     66.50 %     67.23 %

 

 

This report also refers to net interest margin, which is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets. Because a portion of interest income earned by the Company is nontaxable, the tax equivalent net interest income is considered in the calculation of this ratio. Tax equivalent net interest income is calculated by adding the tax benefit realized from interest income that is nontaxable to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense. The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit for both 2020 and 2019 is 21%. The reconciliation of tax equivalent net interest income, which is not a measurement under GAAP, to net interest income, is reflected in the table below (in thousands).

 

   

Reconciliation of Net Interest Income to Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income

 
   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31, 2020

   

March 31, 2019

 

GAAP measures:

               

Interest income – loans

  $ 7,203     $ 6,996  

Interest income – investments and other

    965       1,027  

Interest expense – deposits

    (962 )     (922 )

Interest expense – subordinated debt

    (90 )     (89 )

Interest expense – junior subordinated debt

    (90 )     (111 )

Interest expense – other borrowings

          (2 )
Total net interest income   $ 7,026     $ 6,899  

Non-GAAP measures:

               

Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans

  $ 10     $ 11  

Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities

    40       41  

Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income

  $ 50     $ 52  
Total tax-equivalent net interest income   $ 7,076     $ 6,951  

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

General

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The financial information contained within the statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset, or relieving a liability. The Bank uses historical losses as one factor in determining the inherent loss that may be present in the loan portfolio. Actual losses could differ significantly from the historical factors used. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another. Although the economics of transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact transactions could change.

 

Presented below is a discussion of those accounting policies that management believes are the most important (Critical Accounting Policies) to the portrayal and understanding of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The Critical Accounting Policies require management’s most difficult, subjective, and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain. In the event that different assumptions or conditions were to prevail, and depending upon the severity of such changes, the possibility of materially different financial condition or results of operations is a reasonable likelihood.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management determines that the loan balance is uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. For further information about the Company’s loans and the allowance for loan losses, see Notes 3 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q.

 

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

 

 

The Company performs regular credit reviews of the loan portfolio to review credit quality and adherence to underwriting standards. The credit reviews consist of reviews by its internal credit administration department and reviews performed by an independent third party. Upon origination, each loan is assigned a risk rating ranging from one to nine, with loans closer to one having less risk. This risk rating scale is the Company's primary credit quality indicator. The Company has various committees that review and ensure that the allowance for loans losses methodology is in accordance with GAAP and loss factors used appropriately reflect the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio.

 

The allowance represents an amount that, in management’s judgment, will be adequate to absorb any losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible. Management’s judgment in determining the level of the allowance is based on evaluations of the collectability of loans while taking into consideration such factors as trends in delinquencies and charge-offs, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay and the value of the collateral, overall portfolio quality, and review of specific potential losses. The evaluation also considers the following risk characteristics of each loan portfolio class:

 

 

1-4 family residential mortgage loans carry risks associated with the continued creditworthiness of the borrower and changes in the value of the collateral. 

 

 

Real estate construction and land development loans carry risks that the project may not be finished according to schedule, the project may not be finished according to budget, and the value of the collateral may, at any point in time, be less than the principal amount of the loan. Construction loans also bear the risk that the general contractor, who may or may not be a loan customer, may be unable to finish the construction project as planned because of financial pressure or other factors unrelated to the project. 

 

 

Other real estate loans carry risks associated with the successful operation of a business or a real estate project, in addition to other risks associated with the ownership of real estate, because repayment of these loans may be dependent upon the profitability and cash flows of the business or project. 

 

 

Commercial and industrial loans carry risks associated with the successful operation of a business because repayment of these loans may be dependent upon the profitability and cash flows of the business. In addition, there is risk associated with the value of collateral other than real estate which may depreciate over time and cannot be appraised with as much reliability. 

 

 

Consumer and other loans carry risk associated with the continued creditworthiness of the borrower and the value of the collateral, if any. Consumer loans are typically either unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles. These loans are also likely to be immediately and adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness, personal bankruptcy, or other changes in circumstances.  Other loans included in this category include loans to states and political subdivisions.

 

The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired, and is established when the discounted cash flows, fair value of collateral less estimated costs to sell, or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. For collateral dependent loans, an updated appraisal is ordered if a current one is not on file. Appraisals are typically performed by independent third-party appraisers with relevant industry experience. Adjustments to the appraised value may be made based on recent sales of like properties or general market conditions among other considerations.

 

The general component covers loans that are not considered impaired and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. The historical loss experience is calculated by loan type and uses an average loss rate during the preceding twelve quarters. The qualitative factors are assigned by management based on delinquencies and asset quality, national and local economic trends, effects of the changes in the value of underlying collateral, trends in volume and nature of loans, effects of changes in the lending policy, the experience and depth of management, concentrations of credit, quality of the loan review system, and the effect of external factors such as competition and regulatory requirements. The factors assigned differ by loan type. The general allowance estimates losses whose impact on the portfolio has yet to be recognized by a specific allowance. Allowance factors and the overall size of the allowance may change from period to period based on management’s assessment of the above described factors and the relative weights given to each factor. For further information regarding the allowance for loan losses, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q.

 

 

Lending Policies

 

General

 

In an effort to manage risk, the Bank’s loan policy gives loan amount approval limits to individual loan officers based on their position within the Bank and level of experience. The Management Loan Committee can approve new loans up to their authority. The Board Loan Committee approves all loans which exceed the authority of the Management Loan Committee. The full Board of Directors must approve loans which exceed the authority of the Board Loan Committee, up to the Bank’s legal lending limit. The Board Loan Committee currently consists of five directors, four of which are non-management directors. The Board Loan Committee approves the Bank’s Loan Policy and reviews risk management reports, including watch list reports and concentrations of credit. The Board Loan Committee meets on a monthly basis and the Chairman of the Committee then reports to the Board of Directors.

 

Residential loan originations are primarily generated by mortgage loan officer solicitations and referrals by employees, real estate professionals, and customers. Commercial real estate loan originations and commercial and industrial loan originations are primarily obtained through direct solicitation and additional business from existing customers. All completed loan applications are reviewed by the Bank’s loan officers. As part of the application process, information is obtained concerning the income, financial condition, employment, and credit history of the applicant. The Bank also participates in commercial real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans originated by other financial institutions that are typically outside its market area. In addition, the Bank has purchased consumer loans originated by other financial institutions that are typically outside its market area. Loan quality is analyzed based on the Bank’s experience and credit underwriting guidelines depending on the type of loan involved. Except for loan participations with other financial institutions, real estate collateral is valued by independent appraisers who have been pre-approved by the Board Loan Committee.

 

As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, certain appraisals are analyzed by management or by an outsourced appraisal review specialist throughout the year in order to ensure standards of quality are met. The Company also obtains an independent review of loans within the portfolio on an annual basis to analyze loan risk ratings and validate specific reserves on impaired loans.

 

In the normal course of business, the Bank makes various commitments and incurs certain contingent liabilities which are disclosed but not reflected in its financial statements, including commitments to extend credit. At March 31, 2020, commitments to extend credit, stand-by letters of credit, and rate lock commitments totaled $105.9 million.

 

Construction and Land Development Lending

 

The Bank makes local construction loans, including residential and land acquisition and development loans. These loans are secured by the property under construction and the underlying land for which the loan was obtained. The majority of these loans mature in one year. Construction lending entails significant additional risks, compared with residential mortgage lending. Construction and land development loans sometimes involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Another risk involved in construction and land development lending is the fact that loan funds are advanced upon the security of the land or property under construction, which value is estimated based on the completion of construction. Thus, there is risk associated with failure to complete construction and potential cost overruns. To mitigate the risks associated with this type of lending, the Bank generally limits loan amounts relative to the appraised value and/or cost of the collateral, analyzes the cost of the project and the creditworthiness of its borrowers, and monitors construction progress. The Bank typically obtains a first lien on the property as security for its construction loans, typically requires personal guarantees from the borrower’s principal owners, and typically monitors the progress of the construction project during the draw period.

 

 

1-4 Family Residential Real Estate Lending

 

1-4 family residential lending activity may be generated by Bank loan officer solicitations and referrals by real estate professionals and existing or new bank customers. Loan applications are taken by a Bank loan officer. As part of the application process, information is gathered concerning income, employment, and credit history of the applicant. Residential mortgage loans generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make payments from employment and other income and are secured by real estate whose value tends to be readily ascertainable. In addition to the Bank’s underwriting standards, loan quality may be analyzed based on guidelines issued by a secondary market investor. The valuation of residential collateral is generally provided by independent fee appraisers who have been approved by the Board Loan Committee. In addition to originating mortgage loans with the intent to sell to correspondent lenders or broker to wholesale lenders, the Bank also originates and retains certain mortgage loans in its loan portfolio.

 

Commercial Real Estate Lending

 

Commercial real estate loans are secured by various types of commercial real estate typically in the Bank’s market area, including multi-family residential buildings, office and retail buildings, hotels, industrial buildings, and religious facilities. Commercial real estate loan originations are primarily obtained through direct solicitation of customers and potential customers. The valuation of commercial real estate collateral is provided by independent appraisers who have been approved by the Board Loan Committee. Commercial real estate lending entails significant additional risk, compared with residential mortgage lending. Commercial real estate loans typically involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Additionally, the payment experience on loans secured by income producing properties is typically dependent on the successful operation of a business or a real estate project and thus may be subject, to a greater extent, to adverse conditions in the real estate market or in the economy in general. The Bank’s commercial real estate loan underwriting criteria require an examination of debt service coverage ratios, the borrower’s creditworthiness, prior credit history, and reputation. The Bank typically requires personal guarantees of the borrowers’ principal owners and considers the valuation of the real estate collateral.

 

Commercial and Industrial Lending

 

Commercial and industrial loans generally have a higher degree of risk than loans secured by real estate, but typically have higher yields. Commercial and industrial loans typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from cash flow from its business. The loans may be unsecured or secured by business assets, such as accounts receivable, equipment, and inventory. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans is substantially dependent on the success of the business itself. Furthermore, any collateral for commercial business loans may depreciate over time and generally cannot be appraised with as much reliability as real estate.

 

Consumer Lending

 

Loans to individual borrowers may be secured or unsecured, and include unsecured consumer loans and lines of credit, automobile loans, deposit account loans, and installment and demand loans. These consumer loans may entail greater risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans which are unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the greater likelihood of damage, loss, or depreciation. Consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness, or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans.

 

The underwriting standards employed by the Bank for consumer loans include a determination of the applicant’s payment history on other debts and an assessment of ability to meet existing obligations and payments on a proposed loan. The stability of the applicant’s monthly income may be determined by verification of gross monthly income from primary employment, and additionally from any verifiable secondary income.

 

Also included in this category are loans purchased through a third-party lending program. These portfolios include consumer loans and carry risks associated with the borrower, changes in the economic environment, and the vendor itself. The Company manages these risks through policies that require minimum credit scores and other underwriting requirements, robust analysis of actual performance versus expected performance, as well as ensuring compliance with the Company's vendor management program.

 

 

 

 

 

Results of Operations

 

General

 

Net interest income represents the primary source of earnings for the Company. Net interest income equals the amount by which interest income on interest-earning assets, predominantly loans and securities, exceeds interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, including deposits, other borrowings, subordinated debt, and junior subordinated debt. Changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as their respective yields and rates, are the components that impact the level of net interest income. The net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax-equivalent net interest income by average earning assets. The provision for loan losses, noninterest income, and noninterest expense are the other components that determine net income. Noninterest income and expense primarily consists of income from service charges on deposit accounts, revenue from wealth management services, ATM and check card income, revenue from other customer services, income from bank owned life insurance, general and administrative expenses, amortization expense, and other real estate owned expense.

 

Net Interest Income

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net interest income increased $127 thousand, or 2%, to $7.0 million, compared to $6.9 million for the first quarter of 2019. The increase resulted from higher average earning asset balances, which was partially offset by a lower net interest margin. Average earning asset balances increased 6%, while the net interest margin decreased 20 basis points to 3.77%. Growth in average earning assets was led by a $30.2 million increase in average loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, followed by a $16.2 million increase in average interest-bearing deposits in banks. The decrease in the net interest margin resulted from a 23 basis point decrease in the yield on total earning assets, which was partially offset by a 3 basis point decrease in interest expense as a percent of average earning assets.

 

The lower yield on earning assets was attributable to a 17 basis point decrease in the yield on loans, a 21 basis point decrease in yield on securities, and an 87 basis point decrease in the yield on interest-bearing deposits in banks, which were all impacted by decreases in market rates.

 

The decrease in interest expense as a percent of average earning assets was attributable to lower interest rates paid on deposits and junior subordinated debt, which were also impacted by lower market rates. The decrease in cost of interest-bearing checking accounts, money market accounts and junior subordinated debt totaled 26 basis points, 10 basis points and 94 basis points, respectively.

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Net Interest Income

 

Although there may not be a significant change in net interest income for the second quarter of 2020 when compared to the first quarter of 2020, net interest income and the net interest margin may increasingly be negatively impacted in future periods by higher levels of nonaccrual loans or non-performing assets. Net interest income and the net interest margin may also be negatively impacted by unfavorable changes in the earning asset composition and the impact of recent decreases in market rates on earning asset yields in future periods. If loan customers are not able to make their loan payments to the Bank, their loans may be placed on nonaccrual status, which would cause a reversal of accrued interest receivable and interest income on the loans, and recognition of interest income on the loans would not resume until the borrowers could once again demonstrate their ability to repay. An unfavorable change in the Company’s earning asset mix could also occur if a decrease in loan demand causes a reduction in loan balances, the Bank’s highest yielding asset category, while balances of securities and interest-bearing deposits in banks, the Bank’s lower yielding asset categories, increase.

 

The ability of loan customers to make loan payments and the potential of decreasing loan demand may depend on the length of time and extent the Bank’s loan customers experience business interruptions from the pandemic. The Bank recently implemented a loan payment deferral program to provide customers with temporary payment relief, which currently includes 27% of the Bank’s loan portfolio balances. The loan deferral program could delay or make it difficult to identify the extent that asset quality may worsen during the second and third quarters of 2020 until the program ends and loan customers demonstrate their ability or inability to resume loan payments. 

 

 

The following tables show interest income on earning assets and related average yields as well as interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and related average rates paid for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

 

Average Balances, Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates (Taxable Equivalent Basis)

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31, 2020

   

March 31, 2019

 
    Average Balance     Interest Income/Expense     Yield/Rate     Average Balance     Interest Income/Expense     Yield/Rate  

Assets

                                               

Securities:

                                               

Taxable

  $ 114,273     $ 670       2.36 %   $ 115,089     $ 737       2.60 %

Tax-exempt (1)

    26,506       191       2.89 %     26,576       197       3.02 %

Restricted

    1,810       26       5.84 %     1,690       24       5.84 %

Total securities

  $ 142,589     $ 887       2.50 %   $ 143,355     $ 958       2.71 %

Loans: (2)

                                               

Taxable

  $ 571,758     $ 7,168       5.04 %   $ 541,096     $ 6,955       5.21 %

Tax-exempt (1)

    4,067       45       4.47 %     4,659       52       4.51 %

Total loans

  $ 575,825     $ 7,213       5.04 %   $ 545,755     $ 7,007       5.21 %
Federal funds sold     6             0.15 %                 %

Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions

    36,753       118       1.29 %     20,580       110       2.16 %

Total earning assets

  $ 755,173     $ 8,218       4.38 %   $ 709,690     $ 8,075       4.61 %

Less: allowance for loan losses

    (4,874 )                     (4,995 )                

Total non-earning assets

    56,310                       53,215                  

Total assets

  $ 806,609                     $ 757,910                  

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                                               

Interest bearing deposits:

                                               

Checking

  $ 166,321     $ 261       0.63 %   $ 159,559     $ 352       0.89 %

Regular savings

    103,385       16       0.06 %     112,597       19       0.07 %

Money market accounts

    133,730       357       1.07 %     101,598       293       1.17 %

Time deposits:

                                               

$100,000 and over

    53,315       202       1.53 %     49,867       163       1.33 %

Under $100,000

    62,333       126       0.81 %     68,775       94       0.55 %

Brokered

    559             0.23 %     290       1       1.56 %

Total interest-bearing deposits

  $ 519,643     $ 962       0.75 %   $ 492,686     $ 922       0.76 %

Federal funds purchased

    3             1.60 %                 %

Subordinated debt

    4,985       90       7.23 %     4,967       89       7.24 %

Junior subordinated debt

    9,279       90       3.91 %     9,279       111       4.85 %
Other borrowings                 %     167       2       6.21 %

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  $ 533,910     $ 1,142       0.86 %   $ 507,099     $ 1,124       0.90 %

Non-interest bearing liabilities

                                               

Demand deposits

    191,681                       180,856                  

Other liabilities

    2,359                       1,866                  

Total liabilities

  $ 727,950                     $ 689,821                  

Shareholders’ equity

    78,659                       68,089                  

Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity

  $ 806,609                     $ 757,910                  

Net interest income

          $ 7,076                     $ 6,951          

Interest rate spread

                    3.52 %                     3.71 %

Cost of funds

                    0.63 %                     0.66 %

Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets

                    0.61 %                     0.64 %

Net interest margin

                    3.77 %                     3.97 %

 

(1)

Income and yields are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 21%. The tax-equivalent adjustment was $50 and $52 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

(2)

Loans on non-accrual status are reflected in the balances.

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

The provision for loan losses totaled $900 thousand for the first quarter of 2020, which resulted in a total allowance for loan losses of $5.6 million, or 0.96% of total loans, at March 31, 2020. This compares to no provision for loan losses recorded for the first quarter of 2019 and an allowance for loan losses of $4.9 million, or 0.90% of total loans one year ago. The allowance for loan losses totaled $4.9 million, or 0.86% of total loans, at December 31, 2019.

 

The provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2020 was primarily attributable to an increase in the general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses. The general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses was increased primarily from an adjustment to qualitative factors, which resulted from the Bank’s observation of recent unfavorable changes in economic indicators impacted by the pandemic. The qualitative factors adjustments contributed approximately $700 thousand of the provision for loan losses for the quarter. Net charge offs on loans also contributed to the provision for loan losses, which totaled $250 thousand for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $63 thousand for the same period one year ago. While the general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses increased during the quarter, the specific reserve decreased by $23 thousand from improvements in collateral positions on impaired loans, principal payments received, and the resolution of certain impaired loans.

 

There was no provision for loan losses recorded for the first quarter of 2019 as net charge-offs on loans and an increase in the general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses were offset by a decrease in the specific reserve component. The increase in the general reserve resulted primarily from the impact of loan growth, which was partially offset by improvements in the historical loss rate of the loan portfolio. There were no changes to qualitative adjustment factors during the quarter. The decrease in the specific reserve was attributable to improvements in collateral positions on impaired loans, principal payments received, and the resolution of certain impaired loans.

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Provision for Loan Losses

 

As explained above, the Bank increased the general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses, primarily from an adjustment to qualitative factors. This was in response to recent unfavorable changes to economic indicators that were impacted by the pandemic. The adjustment contributed approximately $700 thousand of the $900 thousand provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2020. The Bank may continue to experience a higher provision for loan losses in future periods from factors including higher specific reserves on newly identified impaired loans, higher levels of net charge-offs, and additional adjustments to qualitative factors in the general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses. 

 

Noninterest Income

 

Noninterest income increased $114 thousand, or 6%, to $2.1 million, compared to the same period of 2019. The increase was primarily attributable to an $88 thousand, or 20%, increase in wealth management fees, and a $32 thousand, or 18%, increase in fees for other customer services. The increase in wealth management fees resulted primarily from higher balances of assets under management during the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period one year ago. Assets under management increased as a result of new business relationships and from growth in the market values of existing accounts. Fees for other customer services increased due to revenue earned on letter of credit fees. 

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Noninterest Income

 

The Bank suspended certain overdraft fees at the beginning of the second quarter in an effort to provide relief to its customers who may experience financial difficulties related to the pandemic. Service charges on deposits may decrease in future periods as a result of the suspension. ATM and check card fee revenue could also be lower in future periods as customers may spend and visit ATM machines less during periods of government stay-at-home orders. Wealth management revenue may decrease in future periods as a result of recent declines in the market values of investments, and mortgage fee income may decrease if the number of home purchases slows in the Bank's market area.  

 

Noninterest Expense

 

Noninterest expense increased $46 thousand, or 1%, to $6.1 million, compared to the same period one year ago. The increase was primarily attributable to a $146 thousand, or 4%, increase in salaries and employee benefits, which was partially offset by a $39 thousand, or 57%, decrease in FDIC assessment, and a $50 thousand, or 8%, decrease in other operating expense.

 

The increase in salaries and employee benefits resulted primarily from annual increases to employee salaries. FDIC assessment expense was lower compared to the same period one year ago due to credits that were fully utilized during the first quarter of 2020. Other operating expense decreased from lower education and training costs, debit card losses, and loan servicing fees on purchased loans.

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Noninterest Expense

 

If asset quality deteriorates as a result of the pandemic, the Bank may incur an increase in expenses related to the resolution of problem loans with increases in appraisal costs, legal and professional fees, OREO expenses and losses on the sale of OREO.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense decreased by $149 thousand for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period one year ago. The Company’s income tax expense differed from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. The difference was a result of net permanent tax deductions, primarily comprised of tax-exempt interest income and income from bank owned life insurance. A more detailed discussion of the Company’s tax calculation is contained in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

 

 

Financial Condition

 

General

 

Total assets of First National increased $16.4 million, or 2%, to $816.4 million at March 31, 2020, compared to $800.0 million at December 31, 2019. Total securities increased $7.2 million, or 5%, and loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased $6.9 million, or 1%. The Bank increased its cash balances near the end of the first quarter in anticipation of increased demand for cash from its customers expecting to receive stimulus checks as a result of the CARES Act, which was recently signed into law. As a result, cash and due from banks increased $20.9 million, while interest-bearing deposits in banks decreased $18.6 million.

 

Total deposits increased $14.2 million, or 2%, to $720.6 million at March 31, 2020, compared to $706.4 million at December 31, 2019. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $8.0 million, or 4%, and savings and interest-bearing demand deposits increased $8.3 million, or 2%, while time deposits decreased $2.2 million, or 2%.    

 

Shareholders’ equity increased $1.3 million, or 2%, to $78.5 million at March 31, 2020, compared to December 31, 2019, primarily from a $1.2 million increase in retained earnings and a $2.1 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive income. These increases were partially offset by $2.0 million decrease in common stock and surplus, which resulted primarily from stock repurchases in the first quarter of 2020 under the Company’s stock repurchase plan. Tangible common equity totaled $78.4 million at the end of the first quarter, an increase of 2% compared to $77.0 at December 31, 2019. The Company's capital ratios continued to exceed the minimum capital requirements for regulatory purposes.

 

Loans

 

Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased $6.9 million, or 1% to $576.3 million at March 31, 2020, compared to $569.4 million at December 31, 2019. Commercial and industrial loans increased by $5.4 million during the first three months of 2020, followed by commercial real estate loans and residential real estate loans that increased by $4.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by construction loans and consumer loans that decreased by $2.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

 

The Company, through its banking subsidiary, grants mortgage, commercial, and consumer loans to customers. The Bank segments its loan portfolio into real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer and other loans. Real estate loans are further divided into the following classes: Construction and Land Development; 1-4 Family Residential; and Other Real Estate Loans. Descriptions of the Company’s loan classes are as follows:

 

Real Estate Loans – Construction and Land Development: The Company originates construction loans for the acquisition and development of land and construction of commercial buildings, condominiums, townhomes, and one-to-four family residences.

 

Real Estate Loans – 1-4 Family: This class of loans includes loans secured by one-to-four family homes. In addition to traditional residential mortgage loans secured by a first or junior lien on the property, the Bank offers home equity lines of credit.

 

Real Estate Loans – Other: This loan class consists primarily of loans secured by various types of commercial real estate typically in the Bank’s market area, including multi-family residential buildings, office and retail buildings, industrial and warehouse buildings, hotels, and religious facilities.

 

Commercial and Industrial Loans: Commercial loans may be unsecured or secured with non-real estate commercial property. The Company's banking subsidiary makes commercial loans to businesses located within its market area and also to businesses outside of its market area through loan participations with other financial institutions.

 

Consumer and Other Loans: Consumer loans include all loans made to individuals for consumer or personal purposes. They include new and used automobile loans, unsecured loans, and lines of credit. The Company's banking subsidiary makes consumer loans to individuals located within its market area. The Bank has also made loans to individuals outside of its market area through the purchase of loans from another financial institution. Other loans in this category include loans to state and political subdivisions.

 

A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by residential and commercial loans secured by real estate throughout the Bank's market area. The ability of the Bank’s debtors to honor their contracts may be impacted by the real estate and general economic conditions in this area.

 

 

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off generally are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances less the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income is accrued and credited to income based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method.

 

A loan’s past due status is based on the contractual due date of the most delinquent payment due. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when the collection of principal or interest is 90 days or more past due, or earlier, if collection is uncertain based on an evaluation of the net realizable value of the collateral and the financial strength of the borrower. Loans greater than 90 days past due may remain on accrual status if management determines it has adequate collateral to cover the principal and interest. Loans greater than 90 days past due and still accruing totaled $86 thousand at March 31, 2020, compared to $97 thousand at December 31, 2019. For those loans that are carried on non-accrual status, payments are first applied to principal outstanding. A loan may be returned to accrual status if the borrower has demonstrated a sustained period of repayment performance in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan and there is reasonable assurance the borrower will continue to make payments as agreed. These policies are applied consistently across the loan portfolio.

 

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on non-accrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. When a loan is returned to accrual status, interest income is recognized based on the new effective yield to maturity of the loan.

 

Any unsecured loan that is deemed uncollectible is charged-off in full. Any secured loan that is considered by management to be uncollectible is partially charged-off and carried at the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. This charge-off policy applies to all loan segments.

 

Impaired Loans

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value (net of selling costs), and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Additionally, management generally evaluates substandard and doubtful loans greater than $250 thousand for impairment. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair market value of the collateral, net of selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company typically does not separately identify individual consumer, residential, and certain small commercial loans that are less than $250 thousand for impairment disclosures, except for troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) as noted below. The recorded investment in impaired loans totaled $1.5 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDR)

 

In situations where, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial condition, management grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider, the related loan is classified as a TDR. TDRs are considered impaired loans. Upon designation as a TDR, the Company evaluates the borrower’s payment history, past due status, and ability to make payments based on the revised terms of the loan. If a loan was accruing prior to being modified as a TDR and if the Company concludes that the borrower is able to make such payments, and there are no other factors or circumstances that would cause it to conclude otherwise, the loan will remain on an accruing status. If a loan was on non-accrual status at the time of the TDR, the loan will remain on non-accrual status following the modification and may be returned to accrual status based on the policy for returning loans to accrual status as noted above. There were $350 thousand and $360 thousand in loans classified as TDRs as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

 

Asset Quality

 

Management classifies non-performing assets as non-accrual loans and OREO. OREO represents real property taken by the Bank when its customers do not meet the contractual obligation of their loans, either through foreclosure or through a deed in lieu thereof from the borrower and properties originally acquired for branch operations or expansion but no longer intended to be used for that purpose. OREO is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs, and is marketed by the Bank through brokerage channels. The Bank did not have any assets classified as OREO at March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

 

Non-performing assets totaled $1.5 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, representing approximately 0.19% and 0.18% of total assets, respectively. Non-performing assets consisted only of non-accrual loans at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

At March 31, 2020, 44% of non-performing assets were residential real estate loans, 30% were commercial real estate loans, and 26% were construction and land development loans. Non-performing assets could increase due to other loans identified by management as potential problem loans. Other potential problem loans are defined as performing loans that possess certain risks, including the borrower’s ability to pay and the collateral value securing the loan, that management has identified that may result in the loans not being repaid in accordance with their terms. Other potential problem loans totaled $4.4 million and $3.4 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The amount of other potential problem loans in future periods may be dependent on economic conditions and other factors influencing a customers’ ability to meet their debt requirements.

 

Loans greater than 90 days past due and still accruing totaled $86 thousand at March 31, 2020, which was comprised of one loan expected to pay all principal and interest amounts contractually due to the Bank and two purchased consumer loans. Consumer loans purchased at origination are charged-off when they are greater than 120 days past due. Loans that were greater than 90 days past due and still accruing totaled $97 thousand at December 31, 2019.

 

The allowance for loan losses represents management’s analysis of the existing loan portfolio and related credit risks. The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s current estimate of the amount required to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses reflective of the risks in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses totaled $5.6 million at March 31, 2020 and $4.9 million at December 31, 2019, representing 0.96% and 0.86% of total loans, respectively. For further discussion regarding the allowance for loan losses, see “Provision for Loan Losses” above.

 

A recovery of loan losses of $3 thousand was recorded in the construction and land development loan class during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The recovery of loan losses in this loan class resulted primarily from  a decrease in the specific reserve. The decrease in the specific reserve for the construction and land development loan class resulted from improvements in collateral positions on impaired loans and principal payments received. This recovery was offset by provision for loan losses totaling $903 thousand in the 1-4 family residential, other real estate, commercial and industrial, and consumer and other loan classes. For more detailed information regarding the provision for loan losses, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Impaired loans totaled $1.5 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The related allowance for loan losses provided for these loans totaled $11 thousand and $33 thousand at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The average recorded investment in impaired loans during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019 was $1.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Included in the impaired loans total are loans classified as TDRs totaling $350 thousand and $360 thousand at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Loans classified as TDRs represent situations in which a modification to the contractual interest rate or repayment structure has been granted to address a financial hardship. As of March 31, 2020, none of the TDRs were performing under the restructured terms and all were considered non-performing assets.

 

Management believes, based upon its review and analysis, that the Bank has sufficient reserves to cover losses inherent within the loan portfolio. For each period presented, the provision for loan losses charged to expense was based on management’s judgment after taking into consideration all factors connected with the collectability of the existing portfolio. Management considers economic conditions, historical loss factors, past due percentages, internally generated loan quality reports, and other relevant factors when evaluating the loan portfolio. There can be no assurance, however, that an additional provision for loan losses will not be required in the future, including as a result of changes in the qualitative factors underlying management’s estimates and judgments, changes in accounting standards, adverse developments in the economy, on a national basis or in the Company’s market area, loan growth, or changes in the circumstances of particular borrowers. For further discussion regarding the allowance for loan losses, see “Critical Accounting Policies” above.

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Asset Quality

 

The Bank anticipates the pandemic to have an unfavorable impact on the financial condition of many of its customers, and as a result, has begun the process of identifying the related credit risk within its loan portfolio with the goal of mitigating the risk and minimizing potential loan charge-offs. Management expects significant pressure on several sectors of the loan portfolio, including those listed in the following table (dollars in thousands).

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
   

Loan Balance

   

Percent of Total Loans

 

Industry

               

Hospitality

  $ 45,014       7.74 %

Retail / shopping

    26,598       4.57 %

Health care

    23,180       3.98 %

Total

  $ 94,792       16.29 %

 

The magnitude of the potential decline in the Bank’s loan quality will likely depend on the length of time and extent that the Bank’s customers experience business interruptions from the pandemic. In addition, the Bank’s loan deferral program, involving approximately 22% of the Bank's loan balances at March 31, 2020, could delay or make it difficult to identify the extent of asset quality deterioration over the second and third quarters of 2020 until the payment deferral periods have ended and scheduled loan payments become due.

 

 

Securities

 

The securities portfolio plays a primary role in the management of the Company’s interest rate sensitivity and serves as a source of liquidity. The portfolio is used as needed to meet collateral requirements, such as those related to secure public deposits and balances with the Reserve Bank. The investment portfolio consists of held to maturity, available for sale, and restricted securities. Securities are classified as available for sale or held to maturity based on the Company’s investment strategy and management’s assessment of the intent and ability to hold the securities until maturity. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. If management has the intent and the Company has the ability at the time of purchase to hold the investment securities to maturity, they are classified as investment securities held to maturity and are stated at amortized cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the interest method. Investment securities which the Company may not hold to maturity are classified as investment securities available for sale, as management has the intent and ability to hold such investment securities for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Securities available for sale may be sold in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in prepayment risk, increases in loan demand, general liquidity needs and other similar factors and are carried at estimated fair value. Restricted securities, including Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank, and Community Bankers’ Bank stock, are generally viewed as long-term investments because there is minimal market for the stock and are carried at cost.

 

Securities at March 31, 2020 totaled $147.6 million, an increase of $7.2 million, or 5%, from $140.4 million at December 31, 2019. Investment securities are comprised of U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions, corporate debt securities, and restricted securities. As of March 31, 2020, neither the Company nor the Bank held any derivative financial instruments in their respective investment security portfolios. Gross unrealized gains in the available for sale portfolio totaled $3.6 million and $1.3 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Gross unrealized losses in the available for sale portfolio totaled $44 thousand and $339 thousand at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Gross unrealized gains in the held to maturity portfolio totaled $540 thousand and $99 thousand at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. There were no gross unrealized losses in the held to maturity portfolio at March 31, 2020. Gross unrealized losses in the held to maturity portfolio totaled $80 thousand at December 31, 2019. Investments in an unrealized loss position were considered temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The change in the unrealized gains and losses of investment securities from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020 was related to changes in market interest rates and was not related to credit concerns of the issuers.

 

Deposits

 

At March 31, 2020, deposits totaled $720.6 million, an increase of $14.2 million, from $706.4 million at December 31, 2019. The composition of the deposit portfolio was unchanged when comparing the periods. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings and interest-bearing demand deposits, and time deposits composed 27%, 57%, and 16% of total deposits, respectively.

 

Liquidity

 

Liquidity represents the ability to meet present and future financial obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or with borrowings from correspondent banks or other deposit markets. The Company classifies cash, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold, investment securities, and loans maturing within one year as liquid assets. As part of the Bank’s liquidity risk management, stress tests and cash flow modeling are performed quarterly.

 

As a result of the Bank’s management of liquid assets and the ability to generate liquidity through liability funding, management believes that the Bank maintains overall liquidity sufficient to satisfy its depositors’ requirements and to meet its customers’ borrowing needs.

 

At March 31, 2020, cash, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits with banks, securities, and loans maturing within one year totaled $117.4 million. At March 31, 2020, 11% or $66.7 million of the loan portfolio matured within one year. Non-deposit sources of available funds totaled $237.9 million at March 31, 2019, which included $146.7 million of secured funds available from Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB), $30.2 million of secured funds available through the Federal Reserve Discount Window, and $61.0 million of unsecured federal funds lines of credit with other correspondent banks.

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Liquidity

 

In light of the significant increase in unemployment claims and the stress on businesses from stay at home orders, as well as the Bank's payment deferral program, the Bank has been monitoring liquidity on a daily basis. The Bank believes it has sufficient liquidity to meet demand from its customers with on-balance sheet liquidity of cash and unencumbered securities and off-balance sheet liquidity available overnight through secured funding sources. All loans originated by the Bank under the PPP are expected to be pledged to the Federal Reserve’s new Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (PPPLF). The Bank plans to borrow funds from the PPPLF to fund PPP loans as needed at an interest rate of 0.35%.

 

 

Capital Resources

 

The adequacy of the Company’s capital is reviewed by management on an ongoing basis with reference to the size, composition, and quality of the Company’s asset and liability levels and consistent with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Management seeks to maintain a capital structure that will assure an adequate level of capital to support anticipated asset growth and absorb potential losses. The Company meets eligibility criteria of a small bank holding company in accordance with the Federal Reserve Board’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement issued in February 2015 and is no longer obligated to report consolidated regulatory capital.

 

Effective January 1, 2015, the Bank became subject to new capital rules adopted by federal bank regulators implementing the Basel III regulatory capital reforms adopted by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the Basel Committee), and certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.

 

The minimum capital level requirements applicable to the Bank under the final rules are as follows: a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6%; a total capital ratio of 8%; and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% for all institutions. The final rules also established a “capital conservation buffer” above the new regulatory minimum capital requirements of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. This results in the following minimum capital ratios beginning in 2019: a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and a total capital ratio of 10.5%. Under the final rules, institutions are subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount. These limitations establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions. Management believes, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject, including the capital conservation buffer.

 

The following table shows the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios at March 31, 2020:

 

   

First Bank

 

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

    14.98 %

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

    14.02 %

Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

    14.02 %

Tier 1 capital to average assets

    10.08 %

Capital conservation buffer ratio(1)

    6.98 %

 

(1)

Calculated by subtracting the regulatory minimum capital ratio requirements from the Company’s actual ratio for Common equity Tier 1, Tier 1, and Total risk based capital. The lowest of the three measures represents the Bank’s capital conservation buffer ratio.

 

The prompt corrective action framework is designed to place restrictions on insured depository institutions if their capital levels begin to show signs of weakness. Under the prompt corrective action requirements, which are designed to complement the capital conservation buffer, insured depository institutions are required to meet the following capital level requirements in order to qualify as “well capitalized:” a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%; a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8%; a total capital ratio of 10%; and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5%. The Bank met the requirements to qualify as "well capitalized" as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

On September 17, 2019 the FDIC finalized a rule that introduces an optional simplified measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations (i.e., the community bank leverage ratio (CBLR) framework), as required by the Economic Growth Act. The CBLR framework is designed to reduce burden by removing the requirements for calculating and reporting risk-based capital ratios for qualifying community banking organizations that opt into the framework.

 

In order to qualify for the CBLR framework, a community banking organization must have a tier 1 leverage ratio greater than 9%, have less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, and limited amounts of off-balance sheet exposures and trading assets and liabilities. The CARES Act temporarily lowered the tier 1 leverage ratio requirement to 8% until December 31, 2020. A qualifying community banking organization that opts into the CBLR framework and meets all requirements under the framework will be considered to have met the "well-capitalized" ratio requirements under the prompt corrective action regulations and will not be required to report or calculate risk-based capital. Although, the Company did not opt into the CBLR framework at March 31, 2020, it may opt into the CBLR framework in a future quarterly period.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a stock repurchase plan pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $5.0 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The stock repurchase plan was authorized to run through December 31, 2020, unless the entire amount authorized to be repurchased has been acquired before that date. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company repurchased and retired 129,035 shares at an average price paid per share of $16.05, for a total of $2.1 million. The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during 2019.

 

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Capital Resources

 

In March 2020, the Company suspended future stock repurchases under its stock repurchase program due to the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic. The Company will continue to update its enterprise risk assessment and capital plan as the operating environment develops.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

There have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to the contractual obligations disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company, through the Bank, is a party to credit related financial instruments with risk not reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and commercial letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Bank’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments. The Bank follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

 

Commitments to extend credit, which amounted to $91.6 million at March 31, 2020, and $92.5 million at December 31, 2019, are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments for lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Bank, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

 

Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit, revolving credit lines, and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. These lines of credit are collateralized as deemed necessary and may or may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Bank is committed.

 

Commercial and standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. Essentially all letters of credit issued have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank generally holds collateral supporting those commitments if deemed necessary. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Bank had $8.6 million and $11.0 million in outstanding standby letters of credit, respectively.

 

At March 31, 2020, the Bank had $5.7 million in locked-rate commitments to originate mortgage loans. Risks arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Bank does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

 

On April 21, 2020, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements related to its outstanding junior subordinated debt. The Company uses derivatives to manage exposure to interest rate risk through the use of interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange of fixed and variable rate interest payments between two parties, based on a common notional principal amount and maturity date with no exchange of underlying principal amounts.

 

The interest rate swaps qualified and are designated as cash flow hedges. The Company’s cash flow hedges effectively modify the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by converting variable rates of interest on $9.0 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debt to fixed rates of interest for periods that end between June 2034 and October 2036. The cash flow hedges’ total notional amount is $9.0 million. The fair value of the cash flow hedges will be recorded in either other assets or other liabilities in future periods. The net gain/loss on the cash flow hedges will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period(s) during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are described more fully in Note 17.

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not required.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods required by the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2020 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on and as of the date of such evaluation, the aforementioned officers concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

The Company’s management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation of it that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company’s business, to which the Company is a party or to which the property of the Company is subject.

 

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Other than as set forth below, there were no material changes to the Company’s risk factors as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and measures intended to prevent its spread may adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and operations; the extent of such impacts are highly uncertain and difficult to predict.

 

Global health and economic concerns relating to the COVID-19 outbreak and government actions taken to reduce the spread of the virus have had a material adverse impact on the macroeconomic environment, and the outbreak has significantly increased economic uncertainty. The pandemic has resulted in federal, state and local authorities, including those who govern the markets in which we operate, implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus.  These measures, including shelter in place orders and business limitations and shutdowns, have significantly contributed to rising unemployment and negatively impacted consumer and business spending.

 

The COVID-19 outbreak has adversely impacted and is likely to continue to adversely impact the Company's workforce and operations and the operations of its customers and business partners. In particular, the Company may experience adverse effects due to a number of operational factors impacting it or its customers or business partners, including but not limited to:

 

 

credit losses resulting from financial stress experienced by the Company's borrowers, especially those operating in industries most hard hit by government measures to contain the spread of the virus;

 

operational failures, disruptions or inefficiencies due to changes in the Company's normal business practices necessitated by its internal measures to protect its employees and government-mandated measures intended to slow the spread of the virus;

 

possible business disruptions experienced by the Company's vendors and business partners in carrying out work that supports its operations;

 

decreased demand for the Company's products and services due to economic uncertainty, volatile market conditions and temporary business closures;

 

any financial liability, credit losses, litigation costs or reputational damage resulting from the Company's origination of PPP loans; and

 

heightened levels of cyber and payment fraud, as cyber criminals try to take advantage of the disruption and increased online activity brought about by the pandemic.

 

The extent to which the pandemic impacts the Company's business, liquidity, financial condition and operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, its duration and severity, the actions to contain it or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. In addition, the rapidly changing and unprecedented nature of COVID-19 heightens the inherent uncertainty of forecasting future economic conditions and their impact on the Company's loan portfolio, thereby increasing the risk that the assumptions, judgments and estimates used to determine the allowance for loan losses and other estimates are incorrect.  Further, the Company's loan deferral program could delay or make it difficult to identify the extent of asset quality deterioration during the 90-day deferral period.  As a result of these and other conditions, the ultimate impact of the pandemic is highly uncertain and subject to change, and the Company cannot predict the full extent of the impacts on its business, its operations or the global economy as a whole.  To the extent any of the foregoing risks or other factors that develop as a result of COVID-19 materialize, it could exacerbate the risk factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, or otherwise materially and adversely affect its business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.

 

 

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

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a stock repurchase plan pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $5 million of its outstanding common stock. Repurchases under the plan could be made through privately negotiated transactions or in the open market in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. The Company's Board of Directors authorized the purchase plan through December 31, 2020, unless the entire amount authorized to repurchased has been acquired before that date.

 

The following table summarizes the Company's purchases of its common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

 

   

Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)

   

Average Price Paid Per Share

   

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan

   

Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan

 

January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020

        $           $ 5,000  

February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020

    2,323       20.92       100       4,998  

March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020

    128,935       16.05       128,935       2,929  

Total

    131,258     $ 16.14       129,035     $ 2,929  

 

(1) During the three months ended March 31, 2020, 2,223 shares were withheld upon the vesting of restricted stock units granted to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries in order to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None

 

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

The following documents are attached hereto as Exhibits:

 

3.1 By-laws of First National Corporation (as restated in electronic format as of April 1, 2020), attached as Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 2, 2020 and incorporated by reference herein.
   

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Section 302 Certification.

 

 

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Section 302 Certification.

 

 

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

 

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

 

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The following materials from First National Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Scott C. Harvard

 

 

 

May 11, 2020

Scott C. Harvard

 

 

 

Date

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ M. Shane Bell

 

 

 

May 11, 2020

M. Shane Bell

 

 

 

Date

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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