10-Q 1 v351817_10q.htm 10-Q

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013

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 0-25752

 

FNBH BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

MICHIGAN   38-2869722
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

101 East Grand River, Howell, Michigan 48843

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (517) 546-3150

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes x No ¨

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 455,115.

Shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock (no par value) were outstanding as of August 14, 2013.

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page  
    Number  
       
Part I  Financial Information (unaudited)  
Item 1. Financial Statements:  
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 1  
   Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 2  
   Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 3  
  Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 4  
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 5  
   Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 6  
       
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 22  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 35  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 35  
       
Part II. Other Information    
Item 1A Risk Factors 35  
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 36  
Item 6. Exhibits 36  
       
Signatures 37  

 

 
 

 

Discussions and statements in this report that are not statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements that include terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “likely,” “optimistic” and “plan,” and statements about future or projected financial and operating results, plans, projections, objectives, expectations, and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the likelihood, timing, and terms of our ability to raise new capital; descriptions of plans and objectives for future operations, products or services; projections of our future revenue, earnings or other measures of economic performance; forecasts of credit losses and other asset quality trends; predictions as to our subsidiary bank’s ability to achieve or maintain certain regulatory capital standards; our expectation that we will have or be able to obtain sufficient cash to meet expected obligations during 2013; and descriptions of other steps we may take to improve our capital position. These forward-looking statements express our current expectations, forecasts of future events, or long-term goals and, by their nature, are subject to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Although we believe that the expectations, forecasts, and goals reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, among others:

 

·our ability to successfully raise new capital and/or our ability to implement our capital restoration and recovery plan;
·our ability to continue as a going concern in light of the uncertainty regarding the extent and timing of possible future regulatory enforcement action against our subsidiary bank;
·the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of and provisions made to our allowance for loan losses;
·our ability to comply with the various requirements imposed by the regulatory Consent Order against our bank;
·the timing and pace of an economic recovery in Michigan and the United States in general, including regional and local real estate markets;
·the ability of our bank to attain and maintain certain regulatory capital standards;
·limitations on our ability to access and rely on wholesale funding sources;
·the continued services of our management team, particularly as we work through our asset quality issues and the implementation of our capital restoration plan; and
·implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or other new legislation, which may have significant effects on us and the financial services industry

 

This list provides examples of factors that could affect the results described by forward-looking statements contained in this report, but the list is not intended to be all inclusive. The risk factors disclosed in Part I – Item A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as updated by any new or modified risk factors disclosed in Part II – Item 1A of any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, include all known risk our management believes could materially affect the results described by forward-looking statements in this report. However, those risks may not be the only risks we face. Our results of operations, cash flows, financial position, and prospects could also be materially and adversely affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us that we currently consider to be immaterial, or that develop after the date of this report. We cannot assure you that our future results will meet expectations. While we believe the forward-looking statements in this report are reasonable, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date made. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to update or alter any statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

 
 

 

Part I – Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

FNBH BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   (in thousands, except share amounts) 
Assets          
Cash and due from banks  $48,962   $41,824 
Short term investments   197    197 
Total cash and cash equivalents   49,159    42,021 
           
Investment securities:          
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value   77,905    72,586 
FHLBI and FRB stock, at cost   779    779 
Total investment securities   78,684    73,365 
           
Loans held for investment:          
Commercial   141,156    152,152 
Consumer   15,383    14,582 
Real estate mortgage   12,809    13,457 
Total loans held for investment   169,348    180,191 
Less allowance for loan losses   (9,483)   (11,769)
Net loans held for investment   159,865    168,422 
Premises and equipment, net   7,341    7,211 
Other real estate owned, held for sale   2,000    3,427 
Accrued interest and other assets   2,002    2,425 
Total assets  $299,051   $296,871 
           
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity          
Liabilities          
Deposits:          
Demand (non-interest bearing)  $92,017   $95,779 
NOW   30,964    29,501 
Savings and money market   82,678    79,566 
Time deposits   80,321    81,716 
Brokered certificates of deposit   1,121    1,120 
Total deposits   287,101    287,682 
Other borrowings   163    148 
Accrued interest, taxes, and other liabilities   2,352    1,672 
Total liabilities   289,616    289,502 
           
Shareholders' Equity          
Preferred stock, no par value. Authorized 30,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding   -    - 
Common stock, no par value. Authorized 11,000,000 shares at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; 455,115 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and 454,327 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012.         7,321       7,202  
Retained earnings (deficit)   2,209    (496)
Deferred directors' compensation   342    461 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (437)   202 
Total shareholders' equity   9,435    7,369 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $299,051   $296,871 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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FNBH BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Interest and dividend income:                    
Interest and fees on loans  $2,301   $2,504   $4,767   $5,191 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:                    
Agency securities and CMOs   253    281    515    488 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions   12    12    23    26 
Other securities   8    6    14    12 
Interest on short term investments   -    1    1    1 
Total interst and dividend income   2,574    2,804    5,320    5,718 
Interest expense   231    276    466    584 
Net interest income   2,343    2,528    4,854    5,134 
Provision for loan losses   -    450    (2,250)   900 
Net interest income after provison for loan losses   2,343    2,078    7,104    4,234 
Noninterest income:                    
Service charges and other fee income   556    689    1,211    1,382 
Trust income   37    46    79    91 
Other   56    (3)   119    (3)
Total noninterest income   649    732    1,409    1,470 
Noninterest expense:                    
Salaries and employee benefits   1,154    1,233    2,630    2,475 
Net occupancy expense   213    172    463    403 
Equipment expense   87    82    167    175 
Professional and service fees   436    456    831    846 
Loan collection and foreclosed property expenses   82    168    165    287 
Computer service fees   111    112    225    225 
Computer software amortization expense   10    5    18    62 
FDIC assessment fees   253    252    509    503 
Insurance   130    148    261    294 
Printing and supplies   43    57    86    92 
Director fees   -    20    -    40 
Net (gain) loss on sale/writedown of OREO and repossessions   (90)   13    (46)   19 
Other   202    181    395    326 
Total noninterest expense   2,631    2,899    5,704    5,747 
Income (loss) before federal income taxes   361    (89)   2,809    (43)
Federal income tax expense   146    -    104    - 
Net income (loss)  $215   $(89)  $2,705   $(43)
                     
Per share statistics:                    
Basic and diluted EPS  $0.47   $(0.19)  $5.91   $(0.09)
Basic and diluted average shares outstanding   457,435    457,413    457,435    457,408 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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FNBH BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

 

   Three months
ended June 30,
   Three months
ended June 30,
   Six months ended
June 30,
   Six months ended
June 30,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 
Net income (loss)  $215   $(89)  $2,705   $(43)
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Unrealized gains (losses):                    
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale   (721)   107    (639)   71 
Less: reclassification adjustment for gain (loss) recognized in earnings   -    (3)   -    (3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)   (721)   104    (639)   68 
Comprehensive income (loss)  $(506)  $15   $2,066   $25 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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FNBH BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

(Unaudited)

 

   Common Stock   Retained Earnings (Deficit)   Deferred Directors' Compensation   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   Total 
   (in thousands) 
Balances at January 1, 2012  $7,082   $(825)  $577   $(224)  $6,610 
Earned portion of long term incentive plan   2                   2 
Issued 774 shares for deferred directors' fees   116         (116)        - 
Net loss        (43)             (43)
Other comprehensive income                  68    68 
Balances at June 30, 2012   7,200    (868)   461    (156)   6,637 
                          
Balances at January 1, 2013   7,202    (496)   461    202    7,369 
Issued 788 shares for deferred directors' fees   119         (119)        - 
Net income        2,705              2,705 
Other comprehensive loss                  (639)   (639)
Balances at June 30, 2013  $7,321   $2,209   $342   $(437)  $9,435 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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FNBH BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

   Six months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)  $2,705   $(43)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Provision for loan losses   (2,250)   900 
Depreciation and amortization   213    258 
Deferred income tax expense   104    - 
Net amortization on investment securities   627    326 
Loss on sale of available for sale securities   -    3 
Earned portion of long term incentive plan   -    2 
Net (gain) loss on sale/writedown of OREO and repossessions   (46)   19 
Decrease in accrued interest income and other assets   439    (12)
Decrease in accrued interest, taxes, and other liabilities   680    109 
Net cash provided by operating activities   2,472    1,562 
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchases of available for sale securities   (20,684)   (50,733)
Proceeds from the sales of available for sale securities   -    247 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of available for sale securities   3,000    6,990 
Proceeds from mortgage-backed securities paydowns - available for sale   10,995    4,591 
Proceeds from sale of OREO and repossessions   1,559    295 
Net decrease in loans   10,721    14,318 
Capital expenditures   (359)   (125)
Net cash used in investing activities   5,232    (24,417)
Cash flows from financing activites:          
Net decrease in deposits   (581)   (718)
Proceeds from other borrowings   15    65 
Net cash used in financing activities   (566)   (653)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   7,138    (23,508)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   42,021    50,217 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $49,159   $26,709 
           
Supplemental disclosures:          
Interest paid  $472   $609 
Loans transferred to other real estate owned   86    619 
Loans charged off   383    2,365 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. (the Corporation), all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation were included. The results of operations for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the 2012 Annual Report contained in the Corporation’s report on Form 10-K filing. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation.

 

The consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared assuming our wholly-owned subsidiary bank, First National Bank in Howell (the Bank), continues to operate in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future, and do not include any adjustments to recorded assets or liabilities should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

2. Financial Condition and Management’s Plan

In light of the Bank’s significant losses since 2008, insufficient capital position at June 30, 2013 and noncompliance with a regulatory capital directive stipulated under a Consent Order (as described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), management believes it is reasonable that further regulatory enforcement action may occur if the capital raise described below is not completed or the Corporation is unable to effect another recapitalization within the relatively near future. Until such time as the Consent Order is either modified or lifted, management continues to pursue initiatives identified in its recovery plan to achieve full compliance with all requirements of the Consent Order in order to mitigate the impact of the regulatory challenges. In addition, execution of the recovery plan includes implementation of measures necessary to position the Bank to overcome current economic challenges. Management’s recovery plan is detailed in Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements included in the 2012 Annual Report within the Corporation’s Form 10-K filing.

 

Although management’s recovery plan is intended to restore the Bank’s regulatory standing and return the Bank to core profitability, there is uncertainty as to the plan’s ultimate effectiveness, the Bank’s ability to meet existing regulatory requirements, the ability of management to achieve the objectives of the recovery plan and the potential impact of future regulatory action against the Bank, which raises substantial doubt about the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Corporation to continue as a going concern is dependent upon many factors, including regulatory action, the ability to complete the pending capital raise or some other recapitalization of the Corporation and the Bank, and the ability of management to achieve the other objectives in its recovery plan. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

As part of the recovery plan that was initiated in late 2008, management and the Board of Directors have been aggressively pursuing all available alternatives to improve the Bank’s capital ratios, including raising capital, reducing non-performing assets, and cutting expenses. The recovery plan was designed to improve the Bank’s financial health by completing a significant recapitalization, aggressively reducing credit risk exposure in the loan portfolio and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of core business processes. The most important objective of the recovery plan is to restore the Bank’s capital to a level sufficient to comply with the capital directive in the Consent Order and provide sufficient capital resources and liquidity to meet commitments and business needs. To date, the Bank has not raised the capital necessary to satisfy requirements of the Consent Order.

 

As disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2013, the Corporation terminated certain subscription agreements related to a proposed capital raise by the Corporation due to lack of regulatory approval. However, in a continued effort to raise additional capital necessary to improve the capital position of its subsidiary bank, the Corporation initiated a second private placement offering to certain accredited investors. Unlike the previous transaction, the new offering does not involve the issuance of any debt by the Corporation.

 

In a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2013, the Corporation disclosed its acceptance of new subscription agreements pursuant to which the Corporation has agreed to sell shares of a new series of mandatorily convertible preferred stock of the Corporation (the “Preferred Stock”) in exchange for approximately $17.1 million in cash from investors, subject to satisfaction of certain closing conditions. As structured, the Preferred Stock will be convertible into shares of the Corporation’s common stock at a rate reflecting a price per share of common stock of $0.70, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments. The conversion into common stock will take place automatically upon the approval by the Corporation’s shareholders of additional shares of authorized common stock. Until converted into common stock, the Preferred Stock will have terms that will be substantially identical to the terms applicable to the outstanding common stock with respect to dividends, distributions, voting, and other matters. For matters submitted to a vote of the holders of the Corporation’s common stock, including the proposal to authorize additional shares of common stock, the Preferred Stock will vote with the common stock, as a single class, as if the Preferred Stock was already converted into common stock.

 

The closing of this new private placement offering (“Capital Raise”) is subject to material conditions, including a requirement to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve and compliance by one or more investors with federal law applicable to the acquisition of "control" of a bank holding company.  The satisfaction of these conditions is largely out of the control of the Corporation.  If the conditions to the closing of the Capital Raise are not satisfied, the closing will not occur. 

 

The Corporation is hopeful that its ongoing efforts to complete a recapitalization of the Corporation in the near future will be successful.  However, the Corporation cannot give any assurances that it will be successful in closing the Capital Raise or, if it is unable to close the Capital Raise, that it will be successful in completing some other recapitalization of the Corporation on a timely basis, or at all. Therefore, a reader of this Quarterly Report should not make a decision regarding whether to invest in the Corporation based on an assumption that the Capital Raise or some other recapitalization of the Corporation will close. 

  

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Even if the Corporation is successful in closing the Capital Raise, the net proceeds from the Capital Raise are not expected to be sufficient to enable the Bank to meet the minimum capital ratios required by the Consent Order. In addition, even if the Bank is able to meet the minimum capital ratios following the closing of a recapitalization of the Corporation, it is possible that further losses at the Bank could cause its capital to once again fall below such minimum ratios.  In any event, even if the Corporation closes a recapitalization of sufficient size to bring the Bank into compliance with the minimum capital ratios of the Consent Order, the Corporation currently expects that the Bank will continue to be subject to the Consent Order or some other regulatory enforcement action for some period following the closing of a recapitalization while the Bank works to comply with the provisions of the Consent Order and demonstrate a period of performance within the requirements of the Consent Order.

 

There can be no assurance that the efforts of the Corporation to raise new capital, management's recovery plan, or related efforts will improve the Bank's financial condition; further deterioration of the Bank's capital position is possible.  The current economic environment in southeast Michigan and local real estate market conditions, while improving, will continue to present challenges to the Bank's financial performance.  Any further declines in the Bank’s capital levels may likely result in more regulatory oversight or enforcement action by either the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”), as the Bank’s primary regulator, or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), which insures the Bank’s deposits. See also the “Capital” section within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in this Form 10-Q.

 

3. Securities

Securities available for sale consist of the following:

 

       Unrealized     
   Amortized Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair Value 
   (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                    
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  $1,797   $17   $(2)  $1,812 
Mortgage-backed/CMO   76,496    99    (912)   75,683 
Preferred stock(1)   49    361    -    410 
Total available for sale  $78,342   $477   $(914)  $77,905 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  $1,534   $46   $-   $1,580 
U.S. agency   3,000    7    -    3,007 
Mortgage-backed/CMO   67,697    349    (184)   67,862 
Preferred stock(1)   49    88    -    137 
Total available for sale  $72,280   $490   $(184)  $72,586 

 

(1) Represents preferred stocks issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

 

Securities are reviewed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) based on guidance included in ASC Topic 320, Investments–Debt and Equity Instruments. This guidance requires an entity to assess whether it intends to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before the recovery of the security’s amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria is met, the entire difference between the amortized cost and fair value is recognized in earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment recognized in earnings is limited to the amount related to credit losses, while impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

Management’s review of the securities portfolio for the existence of OTTI considers various qualitative and quantitative factors regarding each investment category, including if the securities were U.S. Government issued, the credit rating on the securities, credit outlook, payment status and financial condition, the length of time the security has been in a loss position, the size of the loss position and other meaningful information.

 

At June 30, 2013, the Corporation had two mortgage-backed securities which have been impaired for more than twelve months. At December 31, 2012, there was one non-agency mortgage-backed security which has been impaired for more than twelve months.

 

A summary of the par value, book value, carrying value (fair value) and unrealized loss for the non-agency mortgage-backed security is presented below:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   Amount   % of Par   Amount   % of Par 
   (dollars in thousands) 
                 
Par value  $2,065    100.00%  $2,387    100.00%
Book value   1,775    85.96%   2,097    87.82%
Carrying value   1,758    85.13%   2,018    84.51%
Unrealized loss   17    0.82%   79    3.31%

 

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The Corporation makes a quarterly assessment of OTTI on its non-agency mortgage-backed security primarily based on a quarterly cash flow analysis performed by an independent third-party specialist. The evaluation includes a comparison of the present value of the expected cash flows to previous estimates to determine whether adverse changes in cash flows resulted during the period. The analysis considers attributes of the security, such as its super tranche position, and specific loan level collateral underlying the security. Certain key attributes of the underlying loans supporting the security included the following:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
Weighted average remaining credit score (based on original FICO)   738    738 
Primary location of underlying loans:          
California   73%   72%
Florida   3%   4%
Other   24%   24%
Delinquency status of underlying loans:          
Past due 30-59 days   3.57%   2.70%
Past due 60-89 days   1.44%   2.62%
Past due 90 days or more   7.57%   8.03%
In process of foreclosure   4.62%   3.58%
Held as other real estate owned   0.61%   0.75%

 

The specialist calculates an estimate of the fair value of the security's cash flows using an INTEX valuation model, subject to certain assumptions regarding collateral related cash flows such as expected prepayment rates, default rates, loss severity estimates, and discount rates as key valuation inputs. Certain key attributes of the underlying loans supporting the security included the following:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
         
Voluntary repayment rate (CRR)   12.50%   10.14%
Default rates:          
Within next 24 months   7.33%   6.87%
Decreasing to (by month 37)   3.88%   3.15%
Decreasing to (by month 215)   0.00%   0.00%
Loss severity rates:          
Initial loss upon default (Year 1)   48.16%   50.70%
Per annum decrease in loss rate (Years 2 - 11)   3.00%   2.50%
Floor (Year 12)   23.00%   23.00%
Discount rate (1):   6.50%   7.00%
Remaining credit support provided by other collateral          
pools of underlying loans within the security:   0.02%   0.02%

 

(1) Intended to reflect estimated uncertainty and liquidity premiums, after adjustment for estimated credit loss cash flows.

 

The prepayment assumptions used within the model consider borrowers’ incentive to prepay based on market interest rates and borrowers’ ability to prepay based on underlying assumptions for borrowers’ ability to qualify for a new loan based on their credit and appraised property value, by location. As such, prepayment speeds decrease as credit quality and home prices deteriorate, reflecting a diminished ability to refinance.

 

In addition, collateral cash flow assumptions utilize a valuation technique under a “Liquidation Scenario” whereby loans are evaluated by delinquency and are assigned probability of default and loss factors deemed appropriate in the current economic environment. The liquidation scenarios assume that all loans 60 or more days past due migrate to default, are liquidated, and losses are realized over a period of between six and twenty four months based in part upon initial loan to value ratios and estimated changes in both historical and future property values since origination as obtained from financial data sources.

 

At June 30, 2013, based on a present value at a prospective yield of future cash flows for the investment as provided by the specialist and after management’s evaluation of the reasonableness of the specialist's underlying assumptions regarding Level 2 and Level 3 inputs, the Corporation concluded that the security’s expected cash flows continued to support the amortized cost of the security and no additional other-than-temporary impairment had been incurred.

 

At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the unrealized (non-credit) loss on the security was determined to be approximately $17,000 and $79,000, respectively, using the valuation methodology and applicable inputs and assumptions described above.

 

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The following is a summary of the gross unrealized losses and fair value of securities by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position:

 

   Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total 
   Unrealized
losses
   Fair Value   Unrealized
losses
   Fair Value   Unrealized
losses
   Fair Value 
   (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                              
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  $(2)  $762   $-   $-   $(2)   762 
Mortgage-backed/CMO   (842)   58,511    (70)   3,358    (912)   61,869 
Total  $(844)  $59,273   $(70)  $3,358   $(914)  $62,631 
                               
December 31, 2012                              
Mortgage-backed/CMO  $(105)  $13,448   $(79)  $2,018   $(184)  $15,466 

 

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale, by contractual maturity, follow. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   Amortized Cost   Approximate
Fair Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Approximate
Fair Value
 
   (in thousands) 
Maturing within one year  $-   $-   $-   $- 
Maturing after one year but within five years   764    762    500    501 
Maturing after five years but within ten years   305    309    3,305    3,323 
Maturing after ten years   777    1,151    778    900 
   $1,846   $2,222   $4,583   $4,724 
Mortgage-backed/CMO securities   76,496    75,683    67,697    67,862 
Totals  $78,342   $77,905   $72,280   $72,586 

 

Proceeds from at-par calls on securities totaled $3.0 million and $7.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Corporation did not own any investment securities issued by states and political subdivisions in which the amortized cost and fair value of such securities individually exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity.

 

Investment securities, with an amortized cost of approximately $73.9 million at June 30, 2013 were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law, including approximately $29.9 million of securities pledged as collateral at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) to support potential liquidity needs of the Bank. At December 31, 2012, the amortized cost of pledged investment securities totaled $69.1 million of which $25.4 million of securities was pledged as collateral at the FHLBI for contingent liquidity needs of the Bank.

 

The Bank owns stock in both the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) and the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), both of which are recorded at cost. The Bank is required to hold stock in the FHLBI equal to 5% of the institution’s borrowing capacity with the FHLBI. The Bank’s investment in FHLBI stock amounted to $735,000 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The Bank’s investment in FRB stock, which totaled $44,000 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, is a requirement for the Bank’s membership in the Federal Reserve System. These investments can only be resold to, or redeemed by, the issuer.

 

4. Loans

 

The recorded investment in portfolio loans consists of the following:

 

   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2012 
   (in thousands) 
Commercial  $12,845   $16,112 
Commercial real estate:          
Construction, land development, and other land   6,971    8,741 
Owner occupied   52,604    51,202 
Nonowner occupied   62,000    69,415 
Consumer real estate:          
Commercial purpose   6,915    6,911 
Mortgage - Residential   13,712    14,604 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   8,678    8,307 
Consumer and Other   5,823    5,103 
Subtotal   169,548    180,395 
Unearned income   (200)   (204)
Total Loans  $169,348   $180,191 

 

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Included in the consumer real estate loans above are residential first mortgages reported as “real estate mortgages” on the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, a portion of these consumer real estate loans include commercial purpose loans where the borrower has pledged a 1-4 family residential property as collateral. Loans also include the reclassification of demand deposit overdrafts, which amounted to $78,000 at June 30, 2013 and $116,000 at December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

Loans serviced for others, including commercial participations sold, are not reported as assets of the Bank and approximated $4.0 million at June 30, 2012 and $4.3 million at December 31, 2012.

 

5. Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality of Loans 

The Corporation separates its loan portfolio into segments to perform the calculation and analysis of the allowance for loan losses. The four segments analyzed are Commercial, Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Real Estate, and Consumer and Other. The Commercial segment includes loans to finance commercial and industrial businesses that are not secured by real estate. The Commercial Real Estate segment includes: i) construction real estate loans to finance construction and land development and/or loans secured by vacant land and ii) commercial real estate loans secured by non-farm, non-residential real estate which are further classified as either owner occupied or non-owner occupied based on the underlying collateral type. The Consumer Real Estate segment includes (commercial and non-commercial purpose) loans that are secured by 1 – 4 family residential real estate properties, including first mortgages on residential properties and home equity loans and lines of credit that are secured by first or second liens on residential properties. The Consumer and Other segment include all loans not included in any other segment. These are primarily loans to consumers for household, family, and other personal expenditures, such as autos, boats, and recreational vehicles.

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended:

 

   Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
   Consumer
Real Estate
   Consumer
and Other
   Total 
   (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                         
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Beginning balance  $892   $6,866   $1,647   $148   $9,553 
Charge offs   (164)   (63)   (56)   (25)   (308)
Recoveries   38    7    156    37    238 
Provision   4    (7)   (14)   17    - 
Ending balance  $770   $6,803   $1,733   $177   $9,483 
                          
June 30, 2012                         
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Beginning balance  $565   $8,560   $2,645   $232   $12,002 
Charge offs   (24)   (590)   (145)   (38)   (797)
Recoveries   85    314    92    16    507 
Provision   48    1,042    (521)   (119)   450 
Ending balance  $674   $9,326   $2,071   $91   $12,162 

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the six months ended:

 

   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate   Consumer Real Estate   Consumer and Other   Total 
   (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                         
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Beginning balance  $908   $8,682   $2,036   $143   $11,769 
Charge offs   (164)   (88)   (62)   (69)   (383)
Recoveries   55    12    219    61    347 
Provision   (29)   (1,803)   (460)   42    (2,250)
Ending balance  $770   $6,803   $1,733   $177   $9,483 
                          
June 30, 2012                         
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Beginning balance  $636   $9,113   $2,680   $261   $12,690 
Charge offs   (241)   (1,695)   (362)   (67)   (2,365)
Recoveries   113    680    103    41    937 
Provision   166    1,228    (350)   (144)   900 
Ending balance  $674   $9,326   $2,071   $91   $12,162 

 

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The following presents the balance in allowance for loan losses and loan balances by portfolio segment based on impairment method:

 

   Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
   Consumer
Real Estate
   Consumer
and Other
   Total 
   (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                         
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Individually evaluated for impairment  $23   $1,236   $219   $-   $1,478 
Collectively evaluated for impairment   747    5,567    1,514    177    8,005 
Total allowance for loan losses  $770   $6,803   $1,733   $177   $9,483 
                          
Recorded investment in loans:                         
Individually evaluated for impairment  $457   $20,093   $2,555   $-   $23,105 
Collectively evaluated for impairment   12,388    101,482    26,750    5,823    146,443 
Total recorded investment in loans  $12,845   $121,575   $29,305   $5,823   $169,548 
                          
December 31, 2012                         
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Individually evaluated for impairment  $49   $1,245   $377   $-   $1,671 
Collectively evaluated for impairment   859    7,437    1,659    143    10,098 
Total allowance for loan losses  $908   $8,682   $2,036   $143   $11,769 
                          
Recorded investment in loans:                         
Individually evaluated for impairment  $710   $19,853   $2,380   $-   $22,943 
Collectively evaluated for impairment   15,402    109,505    27,442    5,103    157,452 
Total recorded investment in loans  $16,112   $129,358   $29,822   $5,103   $180,395 

 

Management’s on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the portfolio relies on an extensive credit risk monitoring process that considers several factors including: current economic conditions affecting the Bank’s customers, the payment performance of individual loans and pools of homogenous loans, portfolio seasoning, changes in collateral values, and detailed reviews of specific relationships.

 

Our internal loan grading system assigns a risk grade to all commercial loans. This grading system is similar to those employed by banking regulators. Grades 1 through 5 are considered “pass” credits and grade 6 are considered “watch” credits and are subject to greater scrutiny. Those loans graded 7 and higher are considered substandard and are individually evaluated for impairment if reported as nonaccrual and are greater than $100,000 or part of an aggregate relationship exceeding $100,000. All commercial loans are graded at inception and reviewed, and if appropriate, re-graded at various intervals thereafter. Additionally, our commercial loan portfolio and assigned risk grades are periodically subjected to review by external loan reviewers and banking regulators. Certain of the key factors considered in assigning loan grades include: cash flows, operating performance, financial condition, collateral, industry condition, management, and the strength, liquidity and willingness of guarantors’ support.

 

A description of the general characteristics of each risk grade follows:

 

·RATING 1 (Satisfactory – Minimal Risk) - Loans in this category are to persons or entities of unquestioned financial strength, a highly liquid financial position, with collateral that is liquid and well margined. These borrowers have performed without question on past obligations, and the Bank expects their performance to continue. Internally generated cash flow covers current maturities of long-term debt by a substantial margin.
   
·RATING 2 (Satisfactory – Modest Risk) – These loans to persons or entities with strong financial condition and above-average liquidity who have previously satisfactorily handled their obligations with the Bank. Collateral securing the Bank’s debt is margined in accordance with policy guidelines. Internally-generated cash flow covers current maturities of long-term debt more than adequately.
   
·RATING 3 (Satisfactory - Average) – These are loans with average cash flow and ratios compared to peers. Usually RMA comparisons show where companies fall in the performance spectrum. Companies have consistent performance for 3 or more years.
   
·RATING 4 (Satisfactory – Acceptable Risk) – Loans to persons or entities with an average financial condition, adequate collateral margins, adequate cash flow to service long-term debt, and net worth comprised mainly of fixed assets are included in this category. These entities are minimally profitable now, with projections indicating continued profitability into the foreseeable future. Overall, these loans are basically sound.

 

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·RATING 5 (Satisfactory - Acceptable – Monitor) - These loans are characterized by borrowers who have marginal, but adequate cash flow, marginal profitability, but currently have been meeting the obligations of their loan structure. However, adverse changes in the borrower’s circumstances and/ or current economic conditions are more likely to impair their capacity for repayment. The borrower has in the past satisfactorily handled debts with the Bank, but may be experiencing some minor delinquency in making payments, or other signs of temporary cash flow issues. Borrower may be experiencing declining margins or other negative financial trends, despite the borrower’s continued satisfactory condition and positive cash flow. Other characteristics of borrowers in this class include inadequate credit information, weakness of financial statement, or declining but positive repayment capacity. This classification includes loans to new or established borrowers with satisfactory loan structure, but where near term economic or business issues appears to remain stable and the near term projections would limit the ability for an improvement in the financial trends of the borrower.

 

·RATING 6 (Special Mention - OAEM) - Loans in this class have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. These potential weaknesses may result in a deterioration of the repayment of the loan and increase the credit risk. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Special mention credits may include a borrower that pays the Bank on a timely basis (occasional 30 day delinquent) and may be experiencing temporary cash flow deficiencies.

 

·RATING 7 (Substandard) – A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must 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. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard loans, does not have to exist in individual loans. Substandard credits may include a borrower that pays consistently past due, has significant cash flow shortages and may have a collateral shortfall that requires a specific reserve.

 

·RATING 8 (Doubtful) - This risk rating class has all of the weaknesses inherent in the substandard rating but with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection in full or liquidation, on the basis of currently known existing facts, condition, and values, highly questionable and improbable. These are poor quality loans in which neither the collateral, if any, nor the financial condition of the borrower presently ensure collectability in full within a reasonable period of time; in fact, there is permanent impairment in the collateral securing the Bank’s loan. These loans are in a work-out status, must be non-accrual status and have a defined work-out strategy.

 

This is a transitional risk rating class while collateral value and other factors are assessed. Loans will remain in this class for the assessment period, but in no event for more than 1 year. If there is no improvement in the Bank’s position during that time, a charge-off will be taken to best reflect known asset collateral value. If the loan goes into a “Deeds in Redemption” status before 1 year, any shortfall will be recognized immediately.

 

The assessment of compensating factors may result in a rating plus or minus one grade from those listed above. These factors include, but are not limited to collateral, guarantors, environmental conditions, history, plan/projection reasonableness, quality of information, and payment delinquency.

 

The internal loan grading system is applied to the residential real estate portion of our consumer loan portfolio upon certain triggering events (e.g., delinquency, bankruptcy, restructuring, etc.). However, large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans are collectively evaluated for impairment and they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures. The primary risk element for the residential real estate portion of consumer loans is the timeliness of borrowers’ scheduled payments. We rely primarily on our internal reporting system to monitor past due loans and have internal policies and procedures to pursue collection and protect our collateral interests in order to mitigate losses.

 

Our monitoring of credit quality is further denoted by classification of loans as nonperforming, which reflects loans where the accrual of interest has been discontinued and loans that are past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest. In addition, nonperforming loans include troubled debt restructured loans (as discussed below) that are on nonaccrual status or past due 90 days or more. Troubled debt restructured loans that are accruing interest and not past due 90 days or more are excluded from nonperforming loans.

 

The following presents the recorded investment in loans by risk grade and a summary of nonperforming loans, by class of loan:

 

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    Not Rated    1    2    3    4    5    6    7    Total    Nonperforming 
    (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                                                  
Commercial  $78   $401   $29   $1,676   $5,334   $4,184   $899   $244   $12,845   $57 
Commercial Real Estate:                                                  
Construction, land development, and other land   -    -    -    -    1,292    3,070    -    2,609    6,971    2,286 
Owner occupied   37    -    821    3,071    19,280    21,591    3,409    4,395    52,604    2,878 
Nonowner occupied   3    -    423    1,388    20,571    27,751    6,634    5,230    62,000    2,328 
Consumer real estate:                                                  
Commercial Purpose   -    -    -    164    936    3,835    747    1,233    6,915    795 
Mortgage - Residential   10,530    -    -    -    -    12    -    3,170    13,712    1,456 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   8,121    -    -    -    -    72    -    485    8,678    426 
Consumer and Other   5,655    -    -    -    5    51    -    112    5,823    112 
Total  $24,424   $401   $1,273   $6,299   $47,418   $60,566   $11,689   $17,478   $169,548   $10,338 
                                                   
December 31, 2012                                                  
Commercial  $391   $430   $-   $2,356   $5,881   $5,360   $1,000   $694   $16,112   $264 
Commercial Real Estate:                                                  
Construction, land development, and other land   -    -    -    -    1,431    4,006    136    3,168    8,741    2,391 
Owner occupied   42    -    -    1,671    18,963    21,619    3,594    5,313    51,202    3,040 
Nonowner occupied   -    -    451    1,404    17,057    30,847    11,307    8,349    69,415    3,632 
Consumer real estate:                                                  
Commercial Purpose   -    -    -    297    948    3,594    758    1,314    6,911    1,158 
Mortgage - Residential   11,232    -    -    -    -    -    -    3,372    14,604    2,019 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   7,760    -    -    -    -    -    -    547    8,307    411 
Consumer and Other   4,948    -    -    -    6    5    -    144    5,103    125 
Total  $24,373   $430   $451   $5,728   $44,286   $65,431   $16,795   $22,901   $180,395   $13,040 

 

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Loans are considered past due when contractually required principal or interest has not been received. The amount classified as past due is the entire principal balance outstanding of the loan, not just the amount of payments that are past due.

 

An aging analysis of the recorded investment in past due loans, segregated by class of loans follows:

 

                           90+ Days 
   Loans Past Due           Past Due 
   30-59 Days   60-89 Days   90+ Days   Total   Current   Total   and Accruing 
   (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                                   
Commercial  $-   $-   $41   $41   $12,804   $12,845   $- 
Commercial real estate:                                   
Construction, land development, and other land   119    129    20    268    6,703    6,971    - 
Owner occupied   31    572    893    1,496    51,108    52,604    - 
Nonowner occupied   -    203    75    278    61,722    62,000    - 
Consumer real estate:                                   
Commercial purpose   231    14    178    423    6,492    6,915    - 
Mortgage - Residential   626    83    97    806    12,906    13,712    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   60    -    79    139    8,539    8,678    - 
Consumer and Other   47    32    -    79    5,744    5,823    - 
Total  $1,114   $1,033   $1,383   $3,530   $166,018   $169,548   $- 
                                    
December 31, 2012                                   
Commercial  $136   $6   $51   $193   $15,919   $16,112   $- 
Commercial real estate:                                   
Construction, land development, and other land   1,609    -    30    1,639    7,102    8,741    - 
Owner occupied   142    32    1,837    2,011    49,191    51,202    - 
Nonowner occupied   -    -    558    558    68,857    69,415    - 
Consumer real estate:                                   
Commercial purpose   133    -    558    691    6,220    6,911    201 
Mortgage - Residential   1,109    753    21    1,883    12,721    14,604    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   302    76    -    378    7,929    8,307    - 
Consumer and Other   71    24    32    127    4,976    5,103    - 
Total  $3,502   $891   $3,087   $7,480   $172,915   $180,395   $201 

 

Loans are placed on nonaccrual when, in the opinion of management, the collection of additional interest is doubtful. Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual upon becoming ninety days past due. However, loans may be placed on nonaccrual regardless of whether or not they are past due. All cash received on nonaccrual loans is applied to the principal balance. Loans are considered for return to accrual status on an individual basis when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

 

The following is a summary of the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans, by class of loan:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   (in thousands) 
Commercial  $57   $264 
Commercial real estate:          
Construction, land development, and other land   2,286    2,391 
Owner occupied   2,878    3,040 
Nonowner occupied   2,328    3,632 
Consumer real estate:          
Commercial purpose   795    957 
Mortgage - Residential   1,456    2,019 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   426    411 
Consumer and Other   112    125 
Total  $10,338   $12,839 

 

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The following presents information pertaining to impaired loans and related valuation allowance allocations by class of loan:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Valuation
Allowance
   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Valuation
Allowance
 
   (in thousands) 
With an allowance recorded:                              
Commercial  $381   $412   $23   $463   $543   $49 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   912    1,069    186    1,211    1,396    166 
Owner occupied   4,218    4,714    204    5,473    6,045    498 
Nonowner occupied   7,590    7,816    846    5,764    6,962    581 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   1,769    1,935    220    1,698    2,018    377 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   14,870    15,946    1,479    14,609    16,964    1,671 
                               
With no related allowance recorded:                              
Commercial   76    543    -    246    724    - 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   2,211    4,544    -    2,391    4,730    - 
Owner occupied   2,933    4,111    -    2,084    3,914    - 
Nonowner occupied   2,229    3,012    -    2,930    3,616    - 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   786    1,427    -    683    1,150    - 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   8,235    13,637    -    8,334    14,134    - 
                               
Total:                              
Commercial   457    955    23    710    1,267    49 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   3,123    5,613    186    3,602    6,126    166 
Owner occupied   7,151    8,825    204    7,557    9,959    498 
Nonowner occupied   9,819    10,828    846    8,694    10,578    581 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   2,555    3,362    220    2,380    3,168    377 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total Impaired Loans  $23,105   $29,583   $1,479   $22,943   $31,098   $1,671 

 

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The following presents information pertaining to the recorded investment in impaired loans for the three and six months ended as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 
Average of impaired loans during the period                   
Commercial  $470   $712   $473   $728 
Commercial real estate:                    
Construction, land development, and other land   3,160    6,562    3,163    6,170 
Owner occupied   7,352    8,029    7,341    7,171 
Nonowner occupied   9,949    12,092    8,390    10,725 
Consumer real estate:                    
Commercial purpose   2,617    3,051    2,645    2,972 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    - 
Total  $23,548   $30,446   $22,012   $27,766 
                     
                     
Interest income recognized during impairment                    
Commercial  $5   $7   $9   $13 
Commercial real estate:                    
Construction, land development, and other land   12    16    32    21 
Owner occupied   60    63    140    84 
Nonowner occupied   83    70    161    103 
Consumer real estate:                    
Commercial purpose   26    13    49    15 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    - 
Total  $186   $169   $391   $236 

 

For loans where impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, subsequent changes in present value and related allowance adjustments resulting from the passage of time are accounted within the provision for loan losses rather than interest income.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

The Corporation may agree to modify the terms of a loan to improve its ability to collect amounts due. The modified terms are intended to enable customers to mitigate the risk of foreclosure by creating a payment structure that provides for continued loan payment requirements based on their current cash flow ability. Modifications, including renewals, where concessions are made by the Bank and result from the debtor’s financial difficulties are considered troubled debt restructurings (TDRs).

 

Loan modifications are considered TDRs when the modification includes terms outside of normal lending practices (i.e., concessions) to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties.

 

Typical concessions granted include, but are not limited to:

 

1.Agreeing to interest rates below prevailing market rates for debt with similar risk characteristics
2.Extending the amortization period beyond typical lending guidelines for debt with similar risk characteristics
3.Forbearance of principal
4.Forbearance of accrued interest

 

To determine if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Corporation considers if:

 

1.The borrower is currently in default on any other of their debt
2.It is likely that the borrower would default on any of their debt if the concession was not granted
3.The borrower’s cash flow was sufficient to service all of their debt if the concession was not granted
4.The borrower has declared, or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy
5.The borrower is a going concern (if the entity is a business)

 

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The following summarizes troubled debt restructurings:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   Outstanding Recorded Investment   Outstanding Recorded Investment 
   Accruing   Nonaccrual   Total   Accruing   Nonaccrual   Total 
   (in thousands) 
Commercial  $374   $57   $431   $446   $264   $710 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   837    2,136    2,973    1,211    2,271    3,482 
Owner occupied   4,950    2,487    6,582    4,335    2,029    6,364 
Nonowner occupied   7,491    2,253    9,744    5,063    3,447    8,510 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   1,760    664    2,424    1,424    596    2,020 
Mortgage - Residential   1,109    800    1,909    738    1,232    1,970 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   60    267    327    62    284    346 
Consumer and Other   7    86    93    9    96    105 
Total  $16,588   $8,750   $24,483   $13,288   $10,219   $23,507 

 

Troubled debt restructured loans may qualify for return to accrual status if the borrower complies with the revised terms and conditions and has demonstrated sustained payment performance consistent with the modified terms for a minimum of six consecutive payment cycles after the restructuring date. In addition, the collection of future payments must be reasonably assured.

 

The following presents information regarding existing loans that were restructured, resulting in the loan being classified as a troubled debt restructuring:

 

   Loans Restructured in the Three Months   Loans Restructured in the Six Months 
   Ended June 30, 2013   Ended June 30, 2013 
       Pre- Modification   Post-Modification       Pre- Modification   Post-Modification 
   Number   Recorded   Recorded   Number   Recorded   Recorded 
   of Loans   Investment   Investment   of Loans   Investment   Investment 
   (dollars in thousands) 
Commercial   -   $-   $-    -   $-   $- 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Owner occupied   -    -    -    1    390    390 
Nonowner occupied   1    105    105    2    1,470    1,470 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   -    -    -    1    114    114 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   1   $105   $105    4   $1,974   $1,974 

 

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Corporation had three TDR loans with a recorded investment of $124,000 that defaulted within 12 months of restructuring. A loan is considered to be in payment default generally once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

   Loans Restructured in the Three Months   Loans Restructured in the Six Months 
   Ended June 30, 2012   Ended June 30, 2012 
       Pre- Modification   Post-Modification       Pre- Modification   Post-Modification 
   Number   Recorded   Recorded   Number   Recorded   Recorded 
   of Loans   Investment   Investment   of Loans   Investment   Investment 
   (dollars in thousands) 
Commercial   -   $-   $-    -   $-   $- 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Owner occupied   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Nonowner occupied   1    262    262    3    873    873 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   2    431    431    2    431    431 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    1    207    207 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    1    53    53 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   3   $693   $693    7   $1,564   $1,564 

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Corporation had five TDR loans with a recorded investment of $917,000 that defaulted within 12 months of restructuring. A loan is considered to be in payment default generally once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

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The following summarizes the nature of concessions granted by the Corporation to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties which resulted in troubled debt restructurings:

 

                   Non-Market Interest Rate 
           Extension of   and Extension of 
   Non-Market Interest Rate   Amortization Period   Amortization Period 
       Pre-Modification       Pre-Modification       Pre-Modification 
   Number   Recorded   Number   Recorded   Number   Recorded 
   of Loans   Investment   of Loans   Investment   of Loans   Investment 
   (dollars in thousands) 
Three months ended June 30, 2013                              
Commercial   -   $-    -   $-    -   $- 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Owner occupied   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Nonowner occupied   -    -    1    105    -    - 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   -   $-    1   $105    -   $- 
Six months ended June 30, 2013                              
Commercial   -   $-    -   $-    -   $- 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Owner occupied   -    -    -    -    1    390 
Nonowner occupied   -    -    2    1,470    -    - 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   -    -    1    114    -    - 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   -   $-    3   $1,584    1   $390 

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, there were no non-market interest rate restructurings of substandard performing loans that were renewed at their existing contractual rates or non-market rates. Renewals of substandard performing loans at non-market interest rates are considered troubled debt restructurings.

 

                   Non-Market Interest Rate 
           Extension of   and Extension of 
   Non-Market Interest Rate   Amortization Period   Amortization Period 
       Pre-Modification       Pre-Modification       Pre-Modification 
   Number   Recorded   Number   Recorded   Number   Recorded 
   of Loans   Investment   of Loans   Investment   of Loans   Investment 
   (dollars in thousands) 
Three months ended June 30, 2012                              
Commercial   -   $-    -   $-    -   $- 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Owner occupied   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Nonowner occupied   1    262    -    -    -    - 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   2    431    -    -    -    - 
Mortgage - Residential   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   3   $693    -   $-    -   $- 
Six months ended June 30, 2012                              
Commercial   -   $-    -   $-    -   $- 
Commercial real estate:                              
Construction, land development, and other land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Owner occupied   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Nonowner occupied   2    405    -    -    1    468 
Consumer real estate:                              
Commercial purpose   2    431    -    -    -    - 
Mortgage - Residential   1    207    -    -    -    - 
Home equity and home equity lines of credit   1    53    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total   6   $1,096    -   $-    1   $468 

 

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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, non-market interest rate restructurings included pre-modification recorded investments of $692,000 and $888,000, respectively, related to performing loans that were renewed at either their existing contractual rates or non-market interest rates.

 

Because these performing loans were graded substandard and the modified rates were not market rates for similar loans, these renewals are considered troubled debt restructurings.

 

6. Fair Value Measurements

ASC Topic 820 defines fair value and establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Fair values represent the estimated price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability, otherwise known as an “exit price”. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The following is a description of the Corporation’s valuation methodologies used to measure and disclose the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis:

 

Securities available for sale. Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based on quoted prices, if available (Level 1). If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models such as matrix pricing models (Level 2). Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique widely used in the financial industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. Level 2 securities include U.S. government and agency securities, other U.S. government and agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and preferred stock securities. Level 3 securities include private collateralized mortgage obligations. The fair value measurement of our only Level 3 security, a non-investment grade CMO, and details regarding significant inputs and assumptions used in estimating its fair value, is detailed in Note 3, Securities.

 

Fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis:

 

       Quoted Prices in   Significant Other   Significant 
       Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
       Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Total   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
   (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                    
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  $1,812   $-   $1,812   $- 
Mortgage-backed/CMO   75,683    -    73,925    1,758 
Preferred stock   410    -    410    - 
Total investment securities available for sale  $77,905   $-   $76,147   $1,758 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  $1,580   $-   $1,580   $- 
U.S. agency   3,007    -    3,007    - 
Mortgage-backed/CMO   67,862    -    65,844    2,018 
Preferred stock   137    -    137    - 
Total investment securities available for sale  $72,586   $-   $70,568   $2,018 

 

The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the asset classified by the Corporation within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is as follows:

 

   Fair Value Measurement 
   Using Significant 
   Unobservable Inputs 
   (Level 3) 
Fair value of non-agency mortgage-backed security, beginning of year(1)  $2,018 
Total gains (losses) realized/unrealized:     
Included in earnings(2)   - 
Included in other comprehensive income (2)   62 
Purchases, issuances, and other settlements   (322)
Transfers into Level 3   - 
Fair value of non-agency mortgage-backed security, June 30, 2013  $1,758 
      
Total amount of losses for the year included in earnings attributable to the     
change in unrealized in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at June 30, 2013  $- 

 

(1)Non-agency CMO classified as available for sale is valued using internal valuation models and pricing information from third parties.

 

(2)Realized gains (losses), including unrealized losses deemed other-than-temporary, are reported in noninterest income. Unrealized gains (losses) are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

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The following is a description of the Corporation’s valuation methodologies used to measure and disclose the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities on a non-recurring basis:

 

Loans. The Corporation does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, the Corporation records nonrecurring fair value adjustments to collateral dependent loans to reflect partial write-downs or specific reserves that are based on the observable market price or current appraised value of the collateral. These loans are reported in the nonrecurring table below at initial recognition of impairment and on an ongoing basis until recovery or charge off. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Corporation records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When a current appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Corporation records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

 

Other real estate owned. Real estate acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu is adjusted to fair value less costs to sell upon transfer of the loan to other real estate owned, usually based on an appraisal of the property. Subsequently, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value, less cost to sell. A valuation based on a current appraisal or by a broker’s opinion is considered a Level 2 fair value. If management determines the fair value of the property is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Corporation records the property as nonrecurring Level 3.

 

Fair value of assets on a non-recurring basis:

 

       Quoted Prices in   Significant Other   Significant 
       Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
       Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Total   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
   (in thousands) 
June 30, 2013                    
Impaired loans (1)  $21,626   $-   $-   $21,626 
Other real estate owned  $2,000   $-   $-   $2,000 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
Impaired loans (1)  $21,272   $-   $-   $21,272 
Other real estate owned  $3,427   $-   $-   $3,427 

  

(1)Represents carrying value and related write-downs and specific reserves pertaining to collateral dependent loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral or by other unobservable inputs.

 

7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value disclosures require fair-value information about financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. 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. In that regard, the derived fair-value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, cannot be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument.

 

Fair-value methods and assumptions for the Corporation’s financial instruments are as follows:

 

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheet for cash and short term investments reasonably approximate those assets’ fair values.

 

Investment securities – Fair values for investment securities are determined as discussed above.

 

FHLBI and FRB stock – The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheet for FHLBI and FRB stock reasonably approximate those assets’ fair values.

 

Loans – For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently, fair values are generally based on carrying values, adjusted for credit risk. The fair value of fixed-rate loans is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

 

Accrued interest income – The carrying amount of accrued interest income is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Deposit liabilities – The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as demand deposit, NOW, savings, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated using rates currently offered for wholesale funds with similar remaining maturities.

 

Other borrowings – The carrying amount of other borrowings is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Accrued interest payable – The carrying amount of accrued interest payable is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Off-balance-sheet instruments – The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of commitments to extend credit, including letters of credit, is estimated to approximate their aggregate book balance and is not considered material and therefore not included in the following table.

 

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   Level in Fair  June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   Value
Hierarchy
  Carrying Value   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Value
   Fair
Value
 
      (in thousands) 
Financial assets:                       
Cash and cash equivalents  Level 1  $48,962   $48,962   $41,824   $41,824 
Short term investments  Level 2   197    197    197    197 
Investment and mortgage-backed securities  Level 2   76,147    76,147    70,568    70,568 
Non-agency mortgage-backed security  Level 3   1,758    1,758    2,018    2,018 
FHLBI and FRB stock  Level 2   779    779    779    779 
Loans, net  Level 3   159,865    161,258    168,422    169,365 
Accrued interest income  Level 2   665    665    705    705 
                        
Financial liabilities:                       
Deposits  Level 2  $287,101   $283,595   $287,682   $287,749 
Other borrowings  Level 2   163    163    148    148 
Accrued interest expense  Level 2   87    87    93    93 

 

Limitations

Fair-value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discounts that could result from offering for sale at one time the Corporation’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Corporation’s financial instruments, fair-value estimates are based on judgments regarding future loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment, and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

8. Net Income per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares and participating securities outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are the same as basic earnings per share because any additional potential common shares issuable are included in the basic earnings per share calculation. On January 1, 2009, the Corporation adopted new guidance impacting ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, related to determining whether instruments granted in a share-based payment transaction are participating securities. This guidance requires that unvested stock awards which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid (referred to as “participating securities”), be included in the number of shares outstanding for both basic and diluted earnings per share calculations. Our unvested restricted stock under the Long-Term Incentive Plan (see Note 9) is considered a participating security. As of December 31, 2012, all restricted shares granted under the LTIP had vested. In the event of a net loss, the participating securities are excluded from the calculation of both basic and diluted earnings per share. Due to our net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 the unvested restricted shares are not included in determining both basic and diluted earnings per share for the respective periods. The following presents basic and diluted net income per share:

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Weighted average  basic and diluted shares outstanding   457,435    457,413    457,435    457,408 
                     
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders  $215   $(89)  $2,705   $(43)
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share  $0.47   $(0.19)  $5.91   $(0.09)

 

9. Long Term Incentive Plan

Under the Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”), the Corporation had the authority to grant stock options and restricted stock as compensation to key employees. Such authority expired April 22, 2008. The Corporation did not award any stock options under the LTIP. The restricted shares granted under the LTIP have a five-year vesting period. The awards were recorded at fair value on the grant date and are amortized into salary expense over the vesting period.

 

As of December 31, 2012, all restricted shares granted under the LTIP had vested and there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock awards. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the total value of the awards which vested approximated $1,000 and $2,000, respectively.

 

10. Income Taxes

In the second quarter of 2013, the Corporation recorded $146,000 of federal income tax expense to increase its deferred tax valuation allowance due to the impact of additional unrealized net loss in the available for sale investment portfolio. Conversely, in the first quarter of 2013, the Corporation recorded $42,000 of federal income tax benefit to reduce its deferred tax valuation allowance related to the impact of additional unrealized gain in the available for sale investment portfolio.

 

No income tax expense was recognized on the Corporation’s pre-tax income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 due to the Corporation’s tax loss carryforward position. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Corporation recorded a deferred tax valuation allowance on the tax benefit related to the loss recognized during each respective period due to the uncertainty of future taxable income necessary to fully realize the recorded net deferred tax asset.

 

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

 

The Corporation, a Michigan business corporation, is a one bank holding company which owns all of the outstanding capital stock of First National Bank in Howell (the Bank) and all of the outstanding stock of HB Realty Co., Inc. a subsidiary. The following is a discussion of the Corporation’s regulatory condition, results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, and the Corporation’s financial condition, focusing on its liquidity and capital resources.

 

On September 24, 2009, the Bank consented to the issuance of a Consent Order (the “Consent Order”) with the OCC. Pursuant to the Consent Order, the Bank was required to achieve and maintain total capital equal to 11% of risk weighted assets and Tier 1 capital equal to at least 8.5% of adjusted total assets by January 22, 2010. At June 30, 2013 and through the current date, the Bank’s capital ratios are and continue to be significantly below the minimum requirements imposed by the OCC. In light of the Bank’s significant losses since 2008 and deficient capital position at June 30, 2013, it is reasonable to anticipate further regulatory enforcement action by either the OCC or FDIC, particularly if the Corporation is unsuccessful in completing a recapitalization of the Corporation, as discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included within this Quarterly Report. See also the “Capital” and “Regulatory Enforcement Action” sections of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for further details.

 

The success of the Corporation depends to a great extent upon the economic conditions in Livingston County and the surrounding area. The Corporation has in general experienced a slowing economy in Michigan since 2001. In particular, Michigan’s current unemployment rate of approximately 8.7%, although improved from highs near 14% during 2009, remains among the worst for all states. Unlike larger banks that are more geographically diversified, we provide banking services to customers primarily in Livingston County. Our loan portfolio, the ability of the borrowers to repay these loans, and the value of the collateral securing these loans is impacted by local economic conditions. The continued economic difficulties in Michigan have had and may continue to have many adverse consequences as described below in “Loans”.

 

Dramatic declines in the housing market in recent years, with falling home prices and elevated levels of foreclosures and unemployment, have resulted in and may continue to result in significant write-downs of asset values by us and other financial institutions. These write-downs have caused many financial institutions to seek additional capital, to merge with larger and stronger institutions and, in some cases, to fail. Additionally, capital and credit markets have experienced elevated levels of volatility and disruption in recent years. This market turmoil and tightening of credit have led to a lack of general consumer confidence and reduction in business activity. Although we have seen some stabilization and improvements in economic conditions, these factors continue to present a challenge to our recovery and profitability.

 

Due to the conditions and events discussed above and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, there is significant uncertainty regarding the impact of potential future regulatory action against the Bank. The extent of such regulatory action may threaten the ability of the Bank to continue operating as a going concern. Even if we do not become subject to more stringent regulatory requirements or restrictions, our current capital deficiencies and elevated levels of nonperforming assets may make it very difficult to continue as a going concern. Although improved from March 31, 2013, our nonperforming assets remain elevated and comprise approximately 64% of our capital plus allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2013. As described elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, we have established our allowance for loan losses at a level we currently believe, based on the data available to us, is sufficient to absorb expected losses in our loan portfolio. However, this process involves a very significant degree of judgment, is based on numerous different assumptions that are difficult to make and, by its nature, is inherently uncertain. Moreover, the performance of our existing loan portfolio is, in many respects, dependent on external factors such as our borrowers' ability to repay their loan obligations and the value of collateral securing those obligations, which in turn depend on macro and micro economic conditions including the pace of economic recovery in Southeast Michigan. If our loan portfolio performs worse than we currently expect, we may not have sufficient capital to absorb all of the losses, which could render us insolvent. Notwithstanding the above, the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared assuming the Bank continues to operate in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future, and do not include any adjustments to recorded assets or liabilities should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

As fully described in Note 2, “Regulatory Matters and Going Concern”, of the consolidated financial statements included in the 2012 Annual Report within the Corporation’s Form 10-K filing, management has undertaken various initiatives identified in its recovery plan to address the current challenges facing the Bank. The successful implementation of the various actions being undertaken by management will be difficult in the current economic environment. Even if such actions are successfully implemented, such strategy may not be sufficient to increase the Bank's capital levels to satisfactory levels, return the Bank to consistent profitability, or otherwise avoid further regulatory oversight or enforcement action. Any further declines in the Bank’s capital levels may result in more severe regulatory oversight or enforcement action by either the OCC or FDIC, including the possibility of regulatory receivership.

 

Consequently, there can be no assurance these efforts will improve the Bank’s financial condition. Further deterioration of the Bank’s capital position is possible. The current economic environment in southeast Michigan and local real estate market conditions will continue to impose challenges on the Bank and are expected to adversely impact financial results.

 

It is against this backdrop that we discuss our financial condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same periods in 2012.

 

Earnings  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
                 
Net income (loss)  $215   $(89)  $2,705   $(43)
Basic and diluted net income per share  $0.47   $(0.19)  $5.91   $(0.09)

 

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Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2013, increased $304,000 compared to the same period last year. In the second quarter of 2013, the Bank recorded no provision for loan losses compared to $450,000 recorded in the same period last year, and noninterest expense decreased by $268,000. These positive variances were partially offset by a decrease in net interest income of $185,000 and a decrease in noninterest income of $83,000.

 

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013, increased $2.7 million compared to the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the provision for loan losses decreased $3.2 million and noninterest expense decreased by $43,000. These positive variances were partially offset by a decrease in net interest income of $280,000 and a decrease in noninterest income of $61,000.

 

Net Interest Income  Three months ended  June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (dollars in thousands) 
                 
Interest and dividend income  $2,574   $2,804   $5,320   $5,718 
Interest expense   231    276    466    584 
Net Interest Income  $2,343   $2,528   $4,854   $5,134 

 

Interest Yields and Costs

The following shows the daily average balances for major categories of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, interest earned (on a taxable equivalent basis) or paid, and the effective rate or yield as follows:

 

   Three months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012 
   Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/ 
   Balance   Interest   Rate   Balance   Interest   Rate 
   (in thousands) 
Assets:                              
Interest earning assets:                              
Short term investments  $197   $0.1    0.23%  $197   $0.1    0.23%
Securities:  Taxable   81,243    262.3    1.29%   62,520    287.5    1.84%
Tax-exempt (1)   1,033    15.4    5.97%   1,215    18.9    6.20%
Commercial loans (2)(3)   142,777    2,022.2    5.60%   170,242    2,203.0    5.12%
Consumer loans (2)(3)   15,002    176.3    4.71%   14,152    177.6    5.05%
Mortgage loans (2)(3)   12,891    108.5    3.37%   14,125    131.2    3.71%
Total earning assets and total interest income   253,143   $2,584.8    4.05%   262,451   $2,818.3    4.26%
Cash and due from banks   39,032              24,170           
All other assets   11,896              12,410           
Allowance for loan losses   (9,620)             (12,059)          
Total assets  $294,451             $286,972           
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:                              
Interest bearing deposits:                              
NOW  $30,927   $1.6    0.02%  $29,036   $1.3    0.02%
Savings   43,069    2.2    0.02%   42,355    2.4    0.02%
MMDA   39,115    40.4    0.41%   35,586    40.0    0.45%
Time deposits   81,165    186.8    0.92%   89,538    232.3    1.04%
Total interest bearing liabilities and total interest expense   194,276    231.0    0.48%   196,515    276.0    0.57%
Noninterest bearing deposits   87,483              81,582           
All other liabilities   2,487              2,021           
Shareholders' equity   10,205              6,854           
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $294,451             $286,972           
Interest spread             3.57%             3.69%
Net interest income-FTE       $2,353.8             $2,542.3      
Net interest margin             3.68%             3.84%

 

(1)Average yields in the above table have been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using a 34% tax rate and exclude the effect of any unrealized market value adjustments included in other comprehensive income recorded under ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.

 

(2)For purposes of the computation above, average non-accruing loans of $10.2 million and $21.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 are included in the average daily balance.

 

(3)Interest on loans includes origination fees totaling $36,000 and $18,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

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   Six months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012 
   Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/ 
   Balance   Interest   Rate   Balance   Interest   Rate 
   (in thousands) 
Assets:                              
Interest earning assets:                              
Short term investments  $197   $0.2    0.23%  $197   $0.2    0.23%
Securities:  Taxable   82,599    531.9    1.28%   50,887    500.2    1.97%
Tax-exempt (1)   1,033    30.9    5.97%   1,250    39.0    6.24%
Commercial loans (2)(3)   145,707    4,206.9    5.74%   174,499    4,571.5    5.18%
Consumer loans (2)(3)   14,722    351.4    4.81%   14,290    360.5    5.07%
Mortgage loans (2)(3)   13,102    220.6    3.37%   14,388    274.5    3.81%
Total earning assets and total interest income   257,360   $5,341.9    4.13%   255,511   $5,745.9    4.46%
Cash and due from banks   35,998              32,320           
All other assets   12,314              12,326           
Allowance for loan losses   (10,663)             (12,460)          
Total assets  $295,009             $287,697           
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:                              
Interest bearing deposits:                              
NOW  $30,749   $3.3    0.02%  $28,608   $3.0    0.02%
Savings   42,196    4.3    0.02%   41,550    4.9    0.02%
MMDA   39,826    84.2    0.43%   36,006    88.7    0.50%
Time deposits   81,506    374.1    0.93%   91,055    487.4    1.08%
Total interest bearing liabilities and total interest expense   194,277    465.9    0.48%   197,219    584.0    0.60%
Noninterest bearing deposits   89,487              81,705           
All other liabilities   2,282              1,998           
Shareholders' equity   8,963              6,775           
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $295,009             $287,697           
Interest spread             3.65%             3.86%
Net interest income-FTE       $4,876.0             $5,161.9      
Net interest margin             3.77%             4.00%

 

(1)Average yields in the above table have been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using a 34% tax rate and exclude the effect of any unrealized market value adjustments included in other comprehensive income recorded under ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.

 

(2)For purposes of the computation above, average non-accruing loans of $11.0 million and $22.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 are included in the average daily balance.

 

(3)Interest on loans includes origination fees totaling $58,000 and $32,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

Interest Earning Asset/Interest Income

On a tax equivalent basis, interest income decreased $234,000 (8.3%) in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the second quarter of 2012. The decrease was due to a decrease in the yield on average earning assets of 21 basis points combined with a decrease in average earning assets of $9.3 million (3.5%).

 

The average balance of securities increased $18.5 million (29.1%) in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. The increase was due to $31.5 million of investment security purchases made from July 2012 through June 2013 funded by excess liquidity from run-off in the existing investment and loan portfolios. The yield on average security balances decreased 57 basis points in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the second quarter of 2012 due to comparatively lower yields on new securities acquired.

 

Loan average balances decreased $27.8 million (14.0%) in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last year and the average yield increased 35 basis points. The largest decline in terms of average balances was commercial loans, the majority of our portfolio, which decreased $27.5 million (16.1%) in the second quarter of 2013 compared to 2012 while the yield increased 48 basis points. Compared to the same prior year period, the increase in commercial loan yield was attributable to a $138,000 increase in interest income recognized on the payoff of nonaccrual loans and/or loans that were previously on nonaccrual status. Commercial loan yield also increased due to additional interest income recognized under the effective yield method for certain accruing loans that were previously on nonaccrual status. Commercial loans have continued to decrease due to receipt of scheduled payments, pay-offs received from borrowers, pay-offs from borrowers’ refinancing with other financial institutions and limited new loan originations. It is possible that continued efforts to manage the Bank’s regulatory capital levels (i.e., shrinking the Bank’s size) may further decrease both average loan balances and net interest income in future periods. In addition, the renewal of maturing loans in the current lower rate environment will continue to exert downward pressure on average loan portfolio yields.

 

For the first six months of the year, tax equivalent interest income decreased $404,000 (7.0%) compared to the same period of 2012. This was due to a decrease in yield on average earning assets 33 basis points partially offset by an increase in the average earning assets of $1.8 million (0.7%).

 

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The average balance of securities increased $31.5 million (60.4%) for the first six months of 2013 compared to 2012. As noted above, this increase was due to the gradual investment of a portion of the Corporation’s excess on-balance sheet liquidity into earning assets. The yield on average security balances decreased 72 basis points for the first six months of 2013 compared to 2012 due to the recent purchases of lower yielding securities in the current rate environment.

 

Loan average balances decreased $29.6 million (14.6%) in the first six months of 2013 compared to 2012 and the average yield increased 40 basis points. The largest decline in terms of average balances was in commercial loans, which decreased $28.8 million (16.5%) combined with an increase in yield of 56 basis points in the first six months of 2013 compared to 2012. Average balances decreased primarily due to receipt of scheduled payments, pay-offs, and limited new loan originations.

 

Interest Bearing Liabilities/Interest Expense

Interest expense on deposits for the second quarter of 2013 decreased $45,000 (16.3%) compared to the second quarter of 2012. This was the result of lower interest rates paid on deposits of 9 basis points combined with lower average deposit balances of $2.2 million (1.1%).

 

Interest expense on deposits for the first six months of 2013 decreased $118,000 (20.2%) compared to 2012. This was the result of lower interest rates paid on deposits of 12 basis points combined with lower average deposit balances of $2.9 million (1.5%).

 

Liquidity and Funds Management

Liquidity is managed to ensure stable, reliable and cost-effective sources of funds to satisfy demand for credit, deposit withdrawals and investment opportunities. Liquidity risk is the risk of the Corporation being unable to meet current and future financial obligations in a timely manner. To manage liquidity risk the Corporation relies primarily on a large, stable core deposit base, excess on-balance sheet cash positions and a readily marketable available for sale investment portfolio. Additionally, the Corporation has access to certain wholesale funding sources (as discussed below) to manage unexpected liquidity needs.

 

The Corporation identifies, measures and monitors its liquidity profile. The profile is evaluated daily, weekly and monthly by analyzing the composition of all funding sources, reviewing projected liquidity commitments by future month and identifying sources and uses of funds. A contingency funding plan is also prepared that details the potential erosion of funds in the event of a systemic financial market crisis or different levels of institution-specific stress. In addition, the overall management of the Corporation’s liquidity position is integrated into retail deposit pricing policies to ensure a stable core deposit base.

 

Asset liquidity for financial institutions typically consists of cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposits and investment securities available for sale. These categories totaled $127.1 million at June 30, 2013 or about 42.5% of total assets. This compares to $114.6 million or about 38.6% of total assets at December 31, 2012. Liquidity is important for financial institutions because of their need to meet loan funding commitments and depositor withdrawal requests. Liquidity can vary significantly on a daily basis based on customer activity.

 

The core deposit base is the primary source of the Corporation’s liquidity. Management monitors rates at other financial institutions in the area to ascertain that its rates are competitive in the market. Management also attempts to offer a wide variety of products to meet the needs of its customers. The make-up of the Bank’s “Large Certificates”, which are generally considered to be more volatile and sensitive to changes in rates, consists principally of local depositors known to the Bank. The Bank had Large Certificates totaling approximately $30.1 million at June 30, 2013 and $30.7 million at December 31, 2012. The Bank had limited (non-core) brokered deposits of approximately $1.1 million at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Due to the Bank’s capital classification as “significantly undercapitalized” at June 30, 2013, these brokered deposits may not be renewed or additional brokered deposits issued without prior approval of the FDIC. See the “Capital” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for further details.

 

Of the Corporation’s available liquidity at June 30, 2013 noted above, investment securities with a fair value of approximately $73.2 million were pledged primarily for borrowing availability on a line of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and to secure public deposits, or for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

 

The Corporation also has available unused wholesale sources of liquidity, including borrowing availability from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) and through the discount window of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. In the past, the Corporation has also issued certificates of deposit through brokers.

 

The Corporation’s liquidity could be adversely affected by both direct and indirect circumstances. An example of a direct event would be restrictions imposed by regulators due to factors such as deterioration in asset quality, a large charge to earnings, a decline in profitability or other financial measures. Examples of indirect events unrelated to the Corporation that could have an effect on the Corporation’s access to liquidity would be terrorism or war, natural disasters, political events, or the default or bankruptcy of a major corporation, mutual fund or hedge fund. Similarly, market speculation or rumors about the Corporation or the banking industry in general may adversely affect the cost and availability of normal funding sources.

 

The Corporation maintains a liquidity contingency plan that outlines the process for addressing a potential liquidity crisis. The plan provides for an evaluation of funding sources under various market conditions. It also assigns specific roles and responsibilities for effectively managing liquidity though a problem period.

 

It is Bank management’s intention to handle unexpected liquidity needs through its cash and cash equivalents, FHLBI borrowings, or Federal Reserve discount borrowings. At June 30, 2013, the Bank had a $30.0 million line of credit available at the FHLBI for which the Bank has pledged investment securities and certain commercial and consumer loans secured by residential real estate as collateral. The Bank also had an $8.4 million line of credit available at the Federal Reserve for which the Bank has pledged certain commercial loans as collateral. At June 30, 2013, the Bank had no borrowings outstanding against these lines of credit. In addition, during 2013, the Bank had no short-term borrowings on these lines of credit, or from other sources, for liquidity needs or other purposes.

 

Although the Bank has established these lines of credit, because of its significantly undercapitalized status, any borrowing requests are subject to review (i.e., for purpose and repayment ability) and approval by the FHLBI and Federal Reserve, respectively. Consequently, full borrowing availability under these existing lines may be restricted at the respective lender’s discretion and terms may be limited or restricted. However, in the event the Bank would need additional funding and be unable to access either line of credit facility, management could act to remove the pledge of investment securities presently securing a portion of the FHLBI line of credit, thereby allowing such securities to be liquidated to provide further liquidity. If necessary, the Bank could also satisfy unexpected liquidity needs through liquidation of unpledged securities.

 

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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The current economic outlook and its potential impact on the Bank and current interest rate forecasts are reviewed monthly to determine the potential impact on the Corporation’s performance. Actual results are compared to budget in terms of growth and income. A yield and cost analysis is done to monitor interest margin. Various ratios are monitored including capital ratios and liquidity. Also, the quality of the loan portfolio is reviewed in light of the current allowance for loan losses, and the Bank’s exposure to market risk is reviewed.

 

Interest rate risk is the potential for economic losses due to future rate changes and can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current market values. The Corporation’s Asset/Liability Management Committee’s (ALCO) objective is to measure the effect on net interest income and to adjust the balance sheet to minimize the inherent risk while at the same time maximizing income. Tools used by management include the standard GAP report which reflects the repricing schedule for various asset and liability categories and an interest rate shock simulation report. The Bank has no market risk sensitive instruments held for trading purposes. However, the Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers including commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. A commitment or letter of credit is not recorded as an asset until the instrument is exercised.

 

Below shows the scheduled maturity and repricing of the Corporation’s interest sensitive term assets and liabilities as well as the expected retention terms of non-maturity deposit accounts as of June 30, 2013:

 

   0-3   4-12   1-5   5+     
   Months   Months   Years   Years   Total 
   (in thousands) 
Assets:                         
Loans  $62,431   $52,621   $53,790   $506   $169,348 
Securities   501    2,862    19,017    56,304    78,684 
Short term investments   197    -    -    -    197 
Total assets  $63,129   $55,483   $72,807   $56,810   $248,229 
                          
Liabilities:                         
NOW, savings, and MMDA  $-   $-   $82,678   $30,964   $113,642 
Time deposits   15,706    39,023    26,684    29    81,442 
Total liabilities  $15,706   $39,023   $109,362   $30,993   $195,084 
                          
Rate sensitivity GAP:                         
GAP for period  $47,423   $16,460   $(36,555)  $25,817      
Cumulative GAP   47,423    63,883    27,328    53,145      
                          
June 30, 2013 cumulative sensitive ratio   4.02    2.17    1.17    1.27      
December 31, 2012 cumulative sensitive ratio   1.52    1.71    1.94    1.32      

   

Core non-maturity deposits such as NOW, savings and MMDA are an important stable source of funding and represent significant value to the Corporation. Although these deposits may re-price earlier than what is shown in the preceding table, they are generally less rate sensitive than other non-core funding sources. Allocations for our core non-maturity deposits are made to time periods based on a core deposit study which was performed by a third-party specialist based on the Corporation's historical experience.

 

In the GAP table above, the short term (one year and less) cumulative interest rate sensitivity is 217% asset sensitive at June 30, 2013.

 

Because of the Bank’s asset sensitive position, if market interest rates increase, this positive GAP position indicates that the interest margin would be positively affected. However, GAP analysis is limited and may not provide an accurate indication of the impact of general interest rate movements on the net interest margin since repricing of various categories of assets and liabilities is subject to the Bank’s needs, competitive pressures, and the needs of the Bank’s customers. In addition, various assets and liabilities indicated as repricing within the same period may in fact reprice at different times within the period and at different rate indices. Due to these inherent limitations in the GAP analysis, the Corporation also utilizes simulation modeling, which measures the impact of upward and downward movements of interest rates on interest margin and indicates that a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would reduce net interest income by approximately 2.0% in the first year, while a 200 basis point increase in interest rates would increase net interest income by approximately 8.9% in the first year. This is influenced by the assumptions regarding how quickly and to what extent liabilities will reprice with a change in interest rates.

 

Loans

 

   Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 
                     
Provision for loan losses  $-   $450   $(2,250)  $900 

 

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In the second quarter of 2013 no provision for loan loss was recorded compared to $450,000 of provision expense recognized in the same prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Bank recognized negative provision expense of $2.3 million compared to $900,000 during the same period in 2012. In general, the reduced 2013 provision expense reflects decreasing trends in the levels of existing and newly identified nonperforming loans, gradual stabilization in real estate values for certain problem credits, and continued shrinkage in the overall loan portfolio relative to conditions faced by the Bank one year ago. In addition, consistent with the improved portfolio trends, continued improvement in our rolling 12 quarter loss history correlates with the current overall level of allowance and related provision expense relative to the prior comparative periods. Absent unforeseen further deterioration in the economy and based on the present trends in the loan portfolio and the anticipated continued improvement in our loss history as significant prior year charge offs exit the rolling 12 quarter look back period, it is reasonably likely that future negative provision expense will be necessary to maintain the directional consistency of the overall level of the allowance with the actual performance of the loan portfolio.

 

Loan charge offs for the six months ended June 30, 2013 totaled $383,000 compared to $2.4 million recognized during the same prior year period. The 2012 charge offs included approximately $539,000 of protective advances paid by the Bank to protect its interest in collateral scheduled for tax sale. The remaining 2012 charge offs related primarily to collateral liquidation shortfalls on then existing impaired loans and management’s determination of certain borrowers’ inability to support future cash flow projections. Based on remediation plans for our remaining problem loans at June 30, 2013, including those previously charged-down for collateral deficiencies, and an assessment of current risks impacting the overall portfolio, management believes that the general rate of decline in real estate values has slowed and may portend a continued decrease in future charge offs.

 

Management considered these factors in conjunction with its quarterly analysis of the loan portfolio to identify and quantify the level of credit risk to estimate losses in its determination that no provision expense was required for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and determination of the adequacy of the $9.5 million allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2013.

 

Loan and Asset Quality

The following table reflects the composition of the commercial and consumer loans in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Included in the residential first mortgage totals below are the “real estate mortgage” loans listed in the Consolidated Financial Statements and other loans to customers who pledge their homes as collateral for their borrowings. A portion of the loans listed in residential first mortgages represent commercial loans where the borrower has pledged a 1 – 4 family residential property as collateral. In the majority of the loans to commercial customers, the Bank is relying on the borrower’s cash flow to service the loans.

 

The following table shows the balance and percentage composition of loans as of:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   Balances   Percent   Balances   Percent 
   (dollars in thousands) 
Secured by real estate:                    
Residential first mortgage  $19,219    11.3%  $19,782    11.0%
Residential home equity/other junior liens   10,086    5.9%   10,040    5.6%
Construction, land development and other land   6,971    4.1%   8,741    4.8%
Commercial (nonfarm, nonresidential)   114,604    67.6%   120,617    66.9%
Commercial   12,845    7.6%   16,112    8.9%
Consumer and Other   5,823    3.4%   5,103    2.8%
Total gross loans   169,548    100.0%   180,395    100.0%
Net unearned fees   (200)        (204)     
Total Loans  $169,348        $180,191      

 

The loan portfolio decreased $10.8 million (6.0%) in the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease was experienced predominately within the commercial real estate portfolio (i.e. owner occupied and nonowner occupied) which decreased $6.0 million primarily due to two borrower relationships aggregating to approximately $5.1 million being refinanced with other financial institutions in the first quarter of 2013. Other decreases in this portfolio segment resulted from customer pay-downs and pay-offs and the receipt of scheduled payments. Further decreases in the loan portfolio included declines in commercial loans of $3.3 million (20.3%), loans secured by consumer real estate of $517,000 (1.7%), and construction, land development, and other land loans of $1.8 million (20.2%). These additional decreases were primarily attributable to receipt of scheduled payments from borrowers coupled with limited loan growth experienced to date in 2013 resulting from limited loan demand and limited lending opportunities to qualified, credit worthy borrowers.

 

Loans secured by residential first mortgages decreased $563,000 (2.9%) as the residential mortgage loan portfolio experienced runoff from scheduled payments and payoffs. Despite continued relatively attractive mortgage rates in 2013, residential loan originations were limited due to the Bank’s lack of an in-house residential lending program and reliance on a third-party for residential mortgage origination services. In addition, the impact of weakened real estate values in the residential housing market continues to suppress residential lending activity.

 

The future size of the loan portfolio is dependent upon a number of economic, competitive and regulatory factors faced by the Bank. In light of the economic and regulatory challenges currently impacting the Bank, we anticipate the possibility of continued and managed shrinkage of the loan portfolio in 2013. Further declines in loans, restrictions on the Bank’s ability to make new loans or competition that leads to lower relative pricing on new loans could adversely impact our future operating results.

 

Nonperforming assets consist of loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis, loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments (but not included in nonaccrual loans), and other real estate which has been acquired through foreclosure and is actively managed through the time of disposition to minimize loss. Nonperforming loans include troubled debt restructured loans that are on nonaccrual status or past due 90 days or more. At June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, there were $8.7 million, $10.2 million and $12.2 million of troubled debt restructurings included in nonperforming loans. Troubled debt restructured loans (“TDRs”) that are not past due 90 days or more are excluded from nonperforming loan totals.

 

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The aggregate amount of nonperforming loans and other nonperforming assets are presented below:

 

Nonperforming Loans and Assets:  June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012   June 30, 2012 
   (dollars in thousands) 
Nonaccrual loans  $10,338   $12,839   $21,027 
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing   -    201    86 
Total nonperforming loans   10,338    13,040    21,113 
Other real estate   2,000    3,427    3,331 
Total nonperforming assets  $12,338   $16,467   $24,444 
                
Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans   6.10%   7.24%   10.97%
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of nonperforming loans   91.73%   90.25%   57.61%
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total loans and other real estate   7.20%   8.97%   12.48%

 

Nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2013 decreased $2.5 million (19.5%) from December 31, 2012 and $10.7 million (50.8%) from June 30, 2012. The net decrease from December 31, 2012 resulted from the combination of approximately $2.5 million of loans upgraded to accrual status based on demonstration of both improved cash flows and established payment history following the culmination of successful work-outs and/or restructurings, approximately $1.2 million of continued payments and/or payoffs, approximately $1.5 million of newly identified nonperforming loans, chargeoffs of $167,000 and transfer of one loan for $86,000 to other real estate owned. Management continues to focus on reducing the level of nonperforming assets and making improvements in asset quality.

 

As of June 30, 2013, approximately $6.7 million (64.54%) of nonperforming loans are making scheduled payments. Management closely monitors each of these loans to identify opportunities where workout efforts or restructuring may improve borrowers’ credit risk profiles to facilitate a return to accrual status for credits with sustained repayment histories. Loans categorized as 90 days past due and still accruing are well secured and in the process of collection. All nonperforming loans are reviewed regularly for collectibility and uncollectible balances are promptly charged off.

 

Management regularly evaluates the condition of problem credits and when reduced cash flows coupled with collateral shortfalls are evident, the loans are placed on nonaccrual. In addition, loans are generally placed on nonaccrual when principal or interest is past due ninety days or more. If management believes there is significant risk of not collecting full principal and interest, we may elect to place the loan on nonaccrual even if the borrower is current. Based on the reduced velocity of newly identified problem loans and remediation plans for existing problem loans, we anticipate other real estate owned to trend lower as the Bank manages through the remaining problem loan portfolio.

 

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is comprised primarily of commercial real estate properties and totaled $2.0 million at June 30, 2013 compared to $3.4 million at December 31, 2012. Through the second quarter of 2013, proceeds of $1.6 million were received on disposition of OREO properties resulting in net gain of $120,000. In addition, four valuation write-downs totaling $74,000 were recognized to reflect fair value adjustments based on current appraisals and/or management’s determination of further impairment based on market conditions. There was one new property transferred into OREO during the second quarter of 2013. Nonperforming loans may move into OREO when the foreclosure process is initiated (i.e., as “in substance foreclosure”) through the time in which the foreclosure process is completed and any redemption period expires or from the receipt of deeds in lieu of foreclosure.

 

Since 2007, the decline in real estate sales and valuations in southeast Michigan has significantly and adversely impacted the quality of the Corporation’s portfolio of loans secured by real estate. In addition, during this time the local economies served by the Corporation have been adversely impacted by the restructuring of the automotive market and related industries which in turn, has caused our borrowers to experience declining revenues, diminished cash flows, and reduced collateral values in their businesses. Due to these factors and the prolonged troubled economy, real estate values in general have remained distressed. Although there has been some recent stabilization in values and increased sales activity for certain real estate, because the Corporation continues to carry a relatively high concentration of loans that are secured by real estate, the Corporation continues to experience elevated levels of nonperforming loans and impaired loans relative to historical levels prior to 2007.

 

Although management has specific, aggressive remediation plans for a majority of the Bank’s remaining significant classified and criticized loans, execution of such plans will take some time and is, in many respects, dependent on external factors such as the borrowers’ ability to repay their obligations and/or to meet performance criteria and the value of collateral securing those obligations, which in turn depend on macro and micro economic conditions including the pace of an economic recovery in Southeast Michigan. Given the extent of the problem loans secured by real estate, these factors may delay remediation efforts and result in the Bank maintaining higher than anticipated balances of nonperforming loans that may adversely impact the level of provision for loan losses in the near future. Management continues to make oversight of these loans a priority.

 

At June 30, 2013, impaired loans totaled approximately $23.1 million, of which $14.9 million were assigned a specific reserve of $1.5 million. Impaired loans without specific reserve allocations totaled $8.2 million. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that all or part of the amounts due according to contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected on a timely basis or the loan has been restructured and is classified as a TDR. Impairment is measured by comparing the Bank’s recorded investment in the loan to the present value of expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell, or the loan’s observable market price.

 

Of the impaired loans reported at June 30, 2013, $8.3 million were on nonaccrual status, based on management’s assessment using criteria discussed above and $15.6 million are commercial and commercial real estate loans identified as TDRs. All cash received on nonaccrual loans is applied to principal balance. Loans are considered for return to accrual status on an individual basis when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Interest income is recognized on TDRs pursuant to the criteria noted below.

 

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A key component of our asset quality improvement initiative includes procedures intended to improve asset quality levels within the loan portfolio. Management develops specific workout strategies on all significant impaired loans to attempt to mitigate the extent of potential future loss by the Bank and to remediate nonperforming assets, where possible. Loan work out strategies may include the Bank’s willingness to modify the terms of a loan to improve our ability to collect amounts due. The modified terms are intended to enable customers to mitigate the risk of foreclosure by creating payment schedules that provide for continued loan payment requirements based on their current cash flow ability. Common modifications utilized by the Bank may include one of more of the following: interest rate reductions, extension of amortization periods, and forbearance of interest and/or principal payments. Management may extend concessions (modifications) to troubled borrowers in exchange for the pledge of additional collateral and/or guarantors. Loan modifications are considered TDRs when the modification includes terms outside of normal lending practices (i.e., concessions) to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties.

 

The following table summarizes the troubled debt restructuring component of impaired loans at:

 

   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   Accruing
Interest
   Nonaccrual   Total   Accruing
Interest
   Nonaccrual   Total 
   (in thousands) 
Current  $15,733   $6,956   $22,689   $13,087   $8,338   $21,425 
Past due 30-89 days   -    929    929    -    163    163 
Past due 90 days or more   -    865    865    201    1,718    1,919 
Total troubled debt restructurings  $15,733   $8,750   $24,483   $13,288   $10,219   $23,507 

 

Troubled debt restructured loans accrue interest if the borrower complies with the revised terms and conditions and has demonstrated sustained payment performance consistent with the modified terms for a minimum of six consecutive payment cycles after the restructuring date and if collection of future payments is reasonably assured.

 

If the economy weakens further and/or real estate values decline further, the provision for loan losses may continue to be impacted by the Bank’s concentration in real estate secured loans. While we have carefully considered these factors when determining the level of reserves, it is difficult to accurately predict future economic events, especially in the current environment.

 

The loan portfolio is periodically reviewed by internal and external parties and the results of these reviews are reported to the Bank’s Board of Directors. The purpose of these reviews is to verify proper loan documentation, to provide for the early identification of potential problem loans, to challenge and validate internal risk grades assigned by management, to monitor collateral values and to assist the Bank in evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2013 was $9.5 million compared to $11.8 million at December 31, 2012, a decrease of $2.3 million. The allowance for loan losses represented 5.60% and 6.53% of gross loans at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and provided a coverage ratio to nonperforming loans of 91.73% and 90.25% at each respective period-end.

 

Management estimates the required allowance balance based on past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio segments and concentrations, information about specific borrower situations, estimated collateral values, economic conditions and trends, and other factors. Relative to conditions faced by the Bank as recently as one-year ago, combined with the successive decreasing quarterly trends experienced in the levels of existing and newly identified nonperforming loans, the gradual stabilization of real estate values securing certain problem credits, the continued shrinkage in the overall loan portfolio, and continued improvement in our rolling 12 quarter loss history, the allowance for loan loss calculation and analysis at June 30, 2013 supported our determination of the overall level of allowance and related provision expense relative to prior quarters. Management believes that it is reasonably likely that future negative provision expense may be required to reduce the overall level of the allowance based on the continuation of existing portfolio trends and the anticipated improvement in the rolling 12 quarter loss history as significant prior year charge offs exit the calculation.

 

Allocations of the allowance are made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. Management continually analyzes portfolio risk to refine the process of effective risk identification and measurement for determination of what it believes is an adequate allowance for loan losses. When all of these factors were considered, management determined that the $2.3 million negative provision for loan losses in the first six months of 2013 and resulting $9.5 million allowance as of June 30, 2013 were appropriate.

 

Given the significant portion of our loans that are secured by real estate, our portfolio continues to be sensitive to the weakened economic conditions in Southeast Michigan and the Bank’s market area, and is especially impacted by depressed real estate values. In response, each quarter our portfolio management practices continue to analyze and quantify risk within all segments of our portfolio to ensure effective problem loan identification procedures. Our practice is to obtain updated appraisals on criticized loans secured by real estate and apply appropriate discounting practices based on perceived declines in market value.

 

Although updated appraisals received during more recent quarters indicated that property values for collateral on our impaired loans continue to be depressed, the appraisals did not reflect the extent of value erosion relative to that experienced in prior quarters. However, at present, the weak Michigan economy and elevated unemployment levels continue to dampen signs of economic recovery in our market area. Consequently, we have continued to allocate reserves for these risk and uncertainties, resulting in reserves above normal levels.

 

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If the economy weakens further and/or real estate values decline further, nonperforming loans may increase in subsequent quarters. Due to the uncertainty of future economic conditions and the decline in real estate values, the provision for loan losses for 2013 may continue to be impacted by the Bank’s concentration in real estate secured loans. While we have considered these factors when determining the level of reserves, it is difficult to accurately predict the future economic events, especially in the current environment.

 

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as nonaccrual or renegotiated. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan are lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience, adjusted for qualitative factors used to reflect changes in the portfolio’s collectability not captured by historical loss data.

 

The methodology for measuring the appropriate level of allowance and related provision for loan losses relies on several key elements, which include specific allowances for loans considered impaired, general allowances for non-impaired commercial loans based on our internal loan grading system, and general allocations based on historical trends for homogeneous loan groups with similar risk characteristics.

 

The general allowance allocated to non-impaired commercial loans was based on the internal risk grade of such loans and their assigned portfolio segment, as primarily determined based on underlying collateral; and, if real estate secured, the type of real estate. Each risk grade within a portfolio is assigned a loss allocation factor. The higher a risk grade, the greater the assigned loss allocation percentage. Accordingly, changes in the risk grades of loans affect the amount of the allowance allocation.

 

Our loss factors are determined based on our actual loss history by portfolio segment and loan grade and are adjusted for significant qualitative factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio at the analysis date. We use a rolling 12 quarter net loss history as the base for our computation which is weighted to give emphasis to more recent quarters.

 

Groups of homogeneous noncommercial loans, such as residential real estate loans, home equity and home equity lines of credit, and consumer loans receive allowance allocations based on the loan type, primarily determined based on historical loss experience rather than by risk grade. These allocations are adjusted for consideration of general economic and business conditions, credit quality and delinquency trends, collateral values, and recent loss experience for these similar pools of loans.

 

Although management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses based on information known at a given point in time, as facts and circumstances change, the provision and resulting allowance may also change. While we believe that our allowance for loan loss analysis has identified all probable losses inherent in the portfolio at June 30, 2013, there can be no assurance that all losses have been identified or that the amount of the allowance is sufficient.

 

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 decreased $83,000 (11.3%) and $61,000 (4.1%), respectively, compared to the same periods in 2012. The components of noninterest income are shown in the table below:

 

   Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 
Service charges and fees on deposits  $244   $378   $611   $753 
Other fees   312    311    600    629 
Trust income   37    46    79    91 
Other   56    (3)   119    (3)
Total  $649   $732   $1,409   $1,470 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2013, service charges on deposits and other fee income decreased $133,000 compared to the same period last year. The decrease in service charges and fees on deposit accounts primarily resulted from no longer recognizing overdraft and NSF fee income on customers with nonaccrual and/or previously charged off loan relationships. Other fees decreased due to lower check printing fees, residential mortgage late fees, safe deposit fees and merchant discount fees. Trust income decreased $9,000 due to continued run-off in the number of customer accounts and lower average customer account balances coupled with limited new business opportunities. Other income represents rental income from tenants in two commercial OREO properties that were transferred into OREO at December 31, 2012.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, service charges on deposits and other fee income decreased $171,000 compared to the same period last year. Service charges and fees on deposit accounts decreased for the reason noted above. Other fees decreased due to lower ATM network income and check printing fees partially offset by higher commercial and consumer loan fees. Trust income decreased due to continued run-off as noted above. Other income increased as noted above.

 

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Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 decreased $268,000 (9.2%) and $43,000 (0.7%) compared to the same periods in 2012. The components of noninterest expense are shown in the table below:

 

   Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 
Salaries and employee benefits  $1,154   $1,233   $2,630   $2,475 
Occupancy expense   213    172    463    403 
Equipment expense   87    82    167    175 
Professional and service fees   436    456    831    846 
Loan collection and foreclosed property expense   82    168    165    287 
Computer service fees   111    112    225    225 
Computer software amortization expense   10    5    18    62 
FDIC assessment fees   253    252    509    503 
Insurance expense   130    148    261    294 
Printing and supplies   43    57    86    92 
Director fees   -    20    -    40 
Net loss on sale/writedown of OREO and repossessions   (90)   13    (46)   19 
Other   202    181    395    326 
Total  $2,631   $2,899   $5,704   $5,747 

 

The most significant component of our noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits. In the first half of 2013, the increase in salaries and employee benefits resulted primarily from additional staffing in our loan and credit departments. These hires were made to ensure the Bank has appropriate personnel with sufficient experience, training and authority to execute safe and sound banking practices with respect to asset quality. Partially offsetting these salary increases, the Bank incurred minimal contract payroll expense in 2013 relative to 2012.

 

Occupancy expense increased primarily due to the colder weather, additional snow removal costs and higher property taxes experienced in 2013 compared to 2012. Equipment expense decreased in 2013 due to reduced equipment and vehicle maintenance costs.

 

To date in 2013, professional and service fees decreased from 2012 levels primarily due to capitalization of certain legal fees related to the Corporation’s capital raise and reduced audit and accounting fees. These were partially offset by higher online bill pay expense as a result of more customers utilizing our online web banking product to pay their bills than in the prior year.

 

Loan collection and foreclosed property expense include collection costs related to nonperforming and delinquent loans, including costs incurred to protect the Bank’s interest in collateral securing problem loans prior to taking title to the property, appraisal expenses and carrying costs related to other real estate. Other real estate expense was elevated in 2012 due to the Bank’s possession and management (via court appointed receivership) of two hotel properties, both of which were sold by late 2012. In addition, the Bank has experienced reduced appraisal fee expense in 2013 due to fewer problem loans and OREO properties relative to the same periods in 2012.

 

FDIC assessments, while comparable to prior year expense, remain elevated due to the Bank’s continued troubled financial and regulatory condition.

 

Insurance expense is lower in 2013 compared to 2012 due to lower premiums negotiated with policy renewals in late 2012.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Bank sold five OREO properties for a net gain of $120,000 and recorded valuation write downs/reserves on four OREO properties totaling $74,000.

 

Other expenses increased in the first six months of 2013 primarily due to community contributions exceeding prior year levels for the Bank’s support of community activities/initiatives and business development efforts. Advertising expense increased due to new initiatives intended to increase the Bank’s visibility in the local market. Postage, education, NSF checks and other losses and telephone expenses were also higher compared to the same prior year period. These were partially offset by a decrease in back office losses as (debit and ATM) fraud losses declined from the same prior year period.

 

Federal Income Tax Expense

We recorded no federal income tax expense on the Corporation’s pre-tax income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 due to the Corporation’s tax loss carry forward position. Due to the uncertainty of generating future taxable income necessary to realize the recorded net deferred tax asset, the Corporation has recorded a valuation allowance against the tax benefit related to its cumulative pre-tax losses.

 

In the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Corporation recorded federal income tax expense to increase its deferred tax valuation allowance established on previously recorded net deferred tax assets. The increase in the deferred tax valuation allowance was necessary to offset the deferred tax impact of the available for sale investment portfolio moving from a net unrealized gain to a net unrealized loss position.

 

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Capital

 

The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in the initiation of certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct, material effect on the Corporation’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation’s and the Bank’s capital classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators with regard to components, risk weightings, and other factors.

 

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) required that the federal regulatory agencies adopt regulations defining five capital tiers for banks:

 

  Total   Tier 1    
  Risk-Based   Risk-Based    
  Capital Ratio   Capital Ratio   Leverage Ratio
Well capitalized 10% or above   6% or above   5% or above
Adequately capitalized 8% or above   4% or above   4% or above
Undercapitalized Less than 8%   Less than 4%   Less than 4%
Significantly undercapitalized Less than 6%   Less than 3%   Less than 3%
Critically undercapitalized                      -                           -       A ratio of tangible equity to
          total assets of 2% or less

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). The Corporation’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:

 

           Minimum for   To be Well Capitalized 
           Capital Adequacy   Under Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Purposes   Action Provision 
June 30, 2013  Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
   (dollars in thousands) 
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)                              
Bank  $12,826    6.50%  $15,791    8.00%  $19,738    10.00%
FNBH Bancorp   12,452    6.25%   15,928    8.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)                              
Bank   10,268    5.20%   7,895    4.00%   11,843    6.00%
FNBH Bancorp   9,872    4.96%   7,964    4.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)                              
Bank   10,268    3.49%   11,776    4.00%   14,719    5.00%
FNBH Bancorp   9,872    3.35%   11,778    4.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
December 31, 2012  Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)                              
Bank  $10,195    5.02%  $16,240    8.00%  $20,300    10.00%
FNBH Bancorp   9,822    4.84%   16,240    8.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)                              
Bank   7,540    3.71%   8,120    4.00%   12,180    6.00%
FNBH Bancorp   7,167    3.53%   8,120    4.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)                              
Bank   7,540    2.58%   11,686    4.00%   14,608    5.00%
FNBH Bancorp   7,167    2.45%   11,686    4.00%   N/A    N/A 

 

The OCC has established the following minimum capital standards for national banks: a leverage requirement consisting of a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total average assets of 3% for the most highly-rated banks, with minimum requirements of 4% to 5% for all others, and a risk-based capital requirement consisting of a minimum ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of 8%, at least one-half of which must be Tier 1 capital. Tier 1 capital consists principally of shareholders’ equity. These capital requirements are minimum requirements. Higher capital levels will be required if warranted by the particular circumstances or risk profiles of individual institutions. Federal law provides the federal banking regulators with broad power to take prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of undercapitalized institutions.

 

On September 24, 2009, the Bank consented to the issuance of a Consent Order (the “Consent Order”) with the OCC. Pursuant to the Consent Order, the Bank was required to achieve and maintain total capital equal to 11% of risk weighted assets and Tier 1 capital equal to at least 8.5% of adjusted total assets by January 22, 2010. At June 30, 2013 and through the current date, the Bank’s capital ratios are and continue to be significantly below the increased minimum requirements imposed by the OCC. In light of the Bank’s deficient capital position at June 30, 2013, it is reasonable to anticipate further regulatory enforcement action by either the OCC or FDIC, particularly if the Corporation is unsuccessful in raising additional capital. In addition and as a result of noncompliance with certain terms of the Consent Order, the Bank is categorized as “significantly undercapitalized” for Prompt Corrective Action purposes, as described in Note 2 of the 2012 Annual Report contained in the Corporation’s report on Form 10-K filing. The Prompt Corrective Action provisions impose certain restrictions on institutions that are undercapitalized. The restrictions become increasingly more severe as an institution’s capital category declines from undercapitalized to significantly undercapitalized to critically undercapitalized.

 

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Please see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included within this Quarterly Report for information on the Corporation's ongoing efforts to complete a recapitalization of the Corporation in order to restore the Bank's capital. As described in that Note 2, the ability of the Corporation to complete a recapitalization is uncertain.

 

The Corporation’s ability to pay dividends is subject to various regulatory and state law requirements. Due to the Bank’s financial condition, the Bank cannot pay a dividend to the Corporation without the prior approval of the OCC.  The Corporation does not anticipate the Bank providing any dividends to the Corporation through at least 2013. The Corporation suspended, indefinitely, the payment of dividends to its shareholders in the third quarter of 2008 due to the Bank’s inability to pay dividends to the holding company and insufficient cash at the holding company to pay the dividends.  The Corporation does not anticipate resuming dividend payments to its shareholders in the near future.

 

Pursuant to the results of recent examinations of the Corporation by the Federal Reserve, the Corporation is considered a troubled institution due to the critically deficient condition of its subsidiary Bank. As such, the Federal Reserve has required the Corporation to take action to support the Bank, which principally involves a capital infusion sufficient to satisfy minimum capital ratios imposed on the Bank. In addition, the Corporation must receive prior approval from the Federal Reserve before the payment of dividends, issuance of debt, or redemption of stock.  Additional restrictions imposed on the Corporation by the Federal Reserve relate to changes in the composition of board members, the employment of senior executive officers or changes in the responsibilities of senior executive officers, and limitations on indemnification and severance payments.

 

As a result of the Bank's current inability to pay dividends to the Corporation, the Corporation has an insufficient level of resources and cash flows to meet operational liquidity needs. The Bank is prohibited from paying expenses on behalf of the Corporation. To resolve the Corporation's illiquidity and the deficient capital levels at the Corporation and the Bank, the Corporation's board of directors has provided certain interim funding to the Corporation in the form of loans to the Corporation. Depending on the extent of the future cash needs of the holding company, the timing and successful completion of the pending capital raise, and the directors' willingness and ability to continue funding holding company expenses (through loans), the Corporation may be required to attempt to borrow funds from other sources to pay its expenses. Even if available, such additional borrowings may be at a price and on terms that are unfavorable to the Corporation. The holding company incurred pre-tax expenses totaling approximately $22,000 and $71,000 for the six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Regulatory Enforcement Action

As discussed above, the Bank is subject to a Consent Order issued by the OCC on September 24, 2009 that requires the Bank to raise capital in order to achieve certain minimum capital ratios. See "Capital" above for more information regarding these capital requirements and the Bank's current failure to meet the capital requirements of the Consent Order.

 

In addition to the minimum capital ratios, the Consent Order imposes several other requirements on the Bank. The Bank has taken a number of actions to address such other requirements (many of which were underway well before the Consent Order was issued), including:

 

·the Board of Directors of the Bank appointed a Compliance Committee to ensure the Bank's compliance with the Consent Order and periodically report on such compliance efforts to the OCC;

 

·the Bank adopted a written strategic plan that included, among other things, the specific requirements set forth in Consent Order, and the Bank has taken ongoing actions to monitor the Bank's performance relative to the strategic plan;

 

·the Bank enhanced its liquidity risk management program via improved procedures for cash flow forecasting, monitoring and reporting, development of a contingency funding plan and increased its borrowing availability under lines of credit secured by certain pledged loans and investments;

 

·the Bank has implemented numerous policies and procedures intended to improve asset quality levels within the loan portfolio, including: identifying, monitoring, and reporting of problem loans via application of a comprehensive risk grade assessment system; development of specific workout strategies on all significant impaired loans; attempted restructuring of certain problem credits to mitigate the extent of potential future loss by the Bank; and, overall improvements to underwriting policies and credit structuring practices;

 

·the Bank engaged an independent third-party loan review specialist to assess the Bank's ability to effectively assign appropriate risk grades and identify problem loans;

 

·the Bank engaged an independent third-party to validate the Bank's allowance for loan loss methodology to ensure it conforms with regulatory guidance and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, including an evaluation of the key assumptions used in the loan loss analysis;

 

·the Bank enhanced its policies and procedures for obtaining and reviewing appraisals on property securing loans made by the Bank;

 

·the Bank implemented a practice of developing a written action plan for each parcel of other real estate owned;

 

·the Bank has taken ongoing actions in an effort to reduce the Bank's concentration in commercial real estate (CRE) loans and construction and development (C&D) loans;

 

·the Bank has taken ongoing actions to improve many aspects of its credit and loan policies and programs; and

 

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·the Bank enhanced its program designed to maintain an adequate allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).

 

While the Bank believes it has made significant progress in its efforts to comply with all requirements of the Consent Order other than the minimum capital requirements, the OCC continues to cite deficiencies and noncompliance with respect to each of the requirements of the Consent Order. As such, additional, ongoing actions by the Bank are required in order to be in full compliance with the Consent Order as ultimately determined by the OCC. While the OCC could take further and immediate regulatory enforcement action against the Bank if the OCC believes the Bank is not in compliance with any requirement of the Consent Order, the Bank currently believes its failure to meet the minimum capital requirements established by the Consent Order is the primary risk factor in determining the likelihood and extent of any further, more severe regulatory enforcement action (such as receivership of the Bank).

 

In addition to the requirements of the Consent Order, the OCC issued a letter to the Bank in 2012 that requires the Bank to obtain the approval of the OCC prior to undertaking certain investments and other transactions that exceed $500,000. This additional requirement may result in the Bank being unable to pursue transactions it otherwise believes will be profitable or in the best interests of the Bank. Even if the Bank is not prohibited from pursuing a particular transaction, this additional requirement will increase the time and cost necessary for the Bank to complete the transaction.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

Our accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted within the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the valuation of investment securities, determination of the allowance for loan losses and accounting for income taxes, and actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has reviewed these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

 

Contractual Obligations

The Bank had outstanding irrevocable standby letters of credit, which carry a maximum potential commitment of approximately $10,000 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. These letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The majority of these letters of credit are short-term guarantees of one year or less, although some have maturities which extend as long as two years. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. The Bank primarily holds real estate as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary. The extent of collateral held on those commitments at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, where there is collateral, was in excess of the committed amount. A letter of credit is not recorded on the balance sheet unless a customer fails to perform.

 

New Accounting Standards

The FASB has issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU is intended to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The ASU requires an entity to report, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes to the financial statements, the effect of significant reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The amendments in the ASU apply to all entities that issue financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP and that report items of other comprehensive income. For public entities, the amendments in the ASU are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Based on the nature and amount of the Corporation’s reported comprehensive income for the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, the impact of adoption of the ASU by the Corporation was not material.

 

Recent Legislative Developments

In July 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law.  Uncertainty remains as to the ultimate impact of this law, which could have a material adverse impact either on the financial services industry as a whole or on the Corporation’s and Bank’s business, results of operations and financial condition. This federal law contains a number of provisions that could affect the Corporation and the Bank. For example, the law:

 

·Makes national banks (such as the Bank) and their subsidiaries subject to a number of state laws that were previously preempted by federal laws;
·Imposes additional restrictions on how mortgage brokers and loan originators may be compensated;
·Establishes a federal consumer protection agency that will have broad authority to develop and implement rules regarding most consumer financial products;
·Creates additional rules affecting corporate governance and executive compensation at all publicly traded companies (such as the Corporation);
·Broadens the base for FDIC insurance assessments and makes other changes to federal deposit insurance, including permanently increasing FDIC deposit insurance coverage to $250,000; and
·Allows depository institutions to pay interest on business checking accounts

 

Many of these provisions are not yet effective and are subject to implementation by various regulatory agencies. As a result, the actual impact this federal law will have on the Bank's business is not yet known. However, this law and any other changes to laws applicable to the financial industry may impact the profitability of the Bank's business activities or change certain of its business practices and may expose the Corporation and the Bank to additional costs, including increased compliance costs, and require the investment of significant management attention and resources. As a result, this law may negatively affect the business and future financial performance of the Corporation and the Bank.

 

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On April 5, 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) was signed into law. The JOBS Act is intended to stimulate economic growth by helping smaller and emerging growth companies access the U.S. capital markets. It amends various provisions of, and adds new sections to, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The SEC has been directed to issue rules implementing certain JOBS Act amendments. For bank holding companies, the JOBS Act increases the statutory threshold for deregistration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from 300 shareholders to 1,200 shareholders of record.

 

In December 2010, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, an international forum for cooperation on banking supervisory matters, announced the “Basel III” capital rules, which set new capital requirements for banking organizations. In July 2013, the Federal Reserve and the OCC each approved final rules that establish an integrated regulatory capital framework implementing the Basel III regulatory capital reforms in the U.S. These new rules impose higher capital requirements and more restrictive leverage and liquidity ratios than those currently in place. The new capital requirements will be phased in over time. The U.S. implementation of these standards could have an adverse impact on our financial position and future earnings due to, among other things, the increased minimum Tier 1 capital ratio requirements that will be implemented. However, the ultimate impact of these new rules on the Corporation and the Bank is still being reviewed.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

There has been no material change in the market risk faced by the Corporation since December 31, 2012. For information regarding our risk factors, refer to the FNBH Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Corporation evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its “disclosure controls and procedures” as defined in Rule 13a - 15(e) and 15d – 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Disclosure Controls”). The Disclosure Controls are designed to allow the Corporation to reach a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including its principal executive and financial officers to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The evaluation of the Disclosure Controls ("Controls Evaluation") was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer. Based upon the Controls Evaluation and subsequent discussions, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that as of June 30, 2013, the Corporation’s Disclosure Controls were effective at a reasonable assurance level.

 

(b)Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2013 there were no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

 

The Corporation’s management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, does not expect that its Disclosure Controls and/or its internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.

 

Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Corporation have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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

 

There were no sales or repurchases of stock by the Corporation for the three months ended June 30, 2013, except as may have been previously disclosed by the Corporation in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

The following exhibits (listed by number corresponding to the Exhibit Table as Item 601 in Regulation S-K) are filed with this report:

 

10.1 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 12, 2013, by and between the Corporation and Stanley B. Dickson, Jr.
   
10.2 Form of Subscription Agreement entered into by the Corporation and various accredited investors, effective August 7, 2013.
   
31.1 Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2 Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1 Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).
   
32.2 Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  FNBH BANCORP, INC.  
     
  /s/Ronald L. Long  
  Ronald L. Long  
  President and Chief Executive Officer  
     
  /s/Mark J. Huber  
  Mark J. Huber  
  Chief Financial Officer  

 

Date: August 14, 2013

 

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