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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)     [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

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 0-23325

 

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

43-1792717

   

(State or other jurisdiction of

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

incorporation or organization)

 
   

1341 West Battlefield

 

Springfield, Missouri

65807

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (417) 520-4333

 

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 to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [ ]

 

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 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.

 

Class

Outstanding as of November 1, 2014

Common Stock, Par Value $0.10 per share

4,300,148 Shares

 

 
 

 

 

GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.

 
     

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   

               Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

       

Item 1. Financial Statements

 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):  
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

 

4

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

5

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

6

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

8

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

9

       

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

30

       

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

36

       

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

38

       

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

     

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

39

     

Item 1A. Risk factors

39

     

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

39

     

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

39

     

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

39

     

Item 5. Other Information

39

     

Item 6. Exhibits

39

     

Signatures

   

 

 
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

 

 

9/30/14

   

12/31/13

 
ASSETS            

Cash

  $ 3,499,789     $ 3,453,032  

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

    7,622,823       8,850,168  

Cash and cash equivalents

    11,122,612       12,303,200  

Available-for-sale securities

    96,715,489       97,692,685  

Held-to-maturity securities

    65,352       79,162  

Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, at cost

    3,108,900       2,885,100  

Mortgage loans held for sale

    69,132       623,432  

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of September 30, 2014 - $6,537,697 - December 31, 2013 - $7,801,600

    466,530,432       464,379,854  

Accrued interest receivable:

               

Loans

    1,383,215       1,462,881  

Investments and interest-bearing deposits

    285,790       389,760  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    4,788,417       5,536,879  

Foreclosed assets held for sale

    3,556,044       3,821,976  

Premises and equipment, net

    10,668,442       10,886,720  

Bank owned life insurance

    14,324,175       14,043,697  

Income taxes receivable

    897,107       504,138  

Deferred income taxes

    3,586,343       5,278,651  
    $ 617,101,450     $ 619,888,135  
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

               
                 

LIABILITIES

               

Deposits

  $ 471,250,671     $ 487,318,939  

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank advances

    59,150,000       55,350,000  

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Subordinated debentures

    15,465,000       15,465,000  

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

    444,050       149,668  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    1,204,264       998,934  

Accrued interest payable

    241,932       250,361  
      557,755,917       569,532,902  
                 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    -       -  
                 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

               

Capital Stock:

               

Series A preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 2,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding December 31, 2013 - 12,000 shares

    -       11,983,790  

Common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 - 6,823,203 and 6,783,603 shares, respectively

    682,320       678,360  

Additional paid-in capital

    50,796,626       57,655,031  

Retained earnings, substantially restricted

    46,984,044       43,769,485  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

               

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes

    (983,268 )     (2,506,248 )
      97,479,722       111,580,418  

Treasury stock, at cost; September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 -  2,523,055 and 4,051,248 shares, respectively

    (38,134,189 )     (61,225,185 )
      59,345,533       50,355,233  
    $ 617,101,450     $ 619,888,135  

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 
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GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 

THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 (UNAUDITED) 

 

   

Three months ended

   

Nine months ended

 
   

9/30/2014

   

9/30/2013

   

9/30/2014

   

9/30/2013

 

Interest Income

                               

Loans

  $ 5,736,813     $ 5,866,225     $ 17,180,526     $ 17,747,071  

Investment securities

    383,947       452,645       1,256,831       1,352,102  

Other

    26,299       31,025       107,349       137,163  
      6,147,059       6,349,895       18,544,706       19,236,336  

Interest Expense

                               

Deposits

    583,736       717,324       1,753,229       2,209,918  

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank advances

    302,271       311,210       896,598       987,754  

Subordinated debentures

    133,456       134,474       399,654       403,146  

Other

    66,700       66,700       197,925       338,397  
      1,086,163       1,229,708       3,247,406       3,939,215  

Net Interest Income

    5,060,896       5,120,187       15,297,300       15,297,121  

Provision for Loan Losses

    450,000       200,000       975,000       850,000  

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

    4,610,896       4,920,187       14,322,300       14,447,121  

Noninterest Income

                               

Service charges

    315,066       299,708       946,485       853,542  

Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities

    (1,554 )     14,149       9,137       219,132  

Gain on sale of loans

    249,967       262,210       686,212       1,286,229  

Gain on sale of state low-income housing tax credits

    -       -       -       1,441,012  

Net loss on foreclosed assets

    (32,782 )     (27,643 )     (109,747 )     (175,746 )

Other income

    336,688       327,674       1,015,486       956,241  
      867,385       876,098       2,547,573       4,580,410  

Noninterest Expense

                               

Salaries and employee benefits

    2,218,655       2,257,469       6,755,386       6,922,577  

Occupancy

    421,626       437,879       1,268,301       1,313,772  

FDIC deposit insurance premiums

    84,031       141,089       340,994       424,725  

Prepayment penalty on repurchase agreements

    -       -       -       1,510,000  

Data processing

    180,021       164,719       506,293       518,854  

Advertising

    106,251       106,251       318,753       318,753  

Other expense

    840,484       903,045       2,888,928       2,959,708  
      3,851,068       4,010,452       12,078,655       13,968,389  

Income Before Income Taxes

    1,627,213       1,785,833       4,791,218       5,059,142  

Provision for Income Taxes

    266,730       439,847       790,626       1,192,763  

Net Income

    1,360,483       1,345,986       4,000,592       3,866,379  

Preferred Stock Dividends and Discount Accretion

    -       198,630       357,210       595,890  

Net Income Available to Common Shareholders

  $ 1,360,483     $ 1,147,356     $ 3,643,382     $ 3,270,489  
                                 

Basic Income Per Common Share

  $ 0.32     $ 0.42     $ 0.93     $ 1.20  

Diluted Income Per Common Share

  $ 0.31     $ 0.41     $ 0.92     $ 1.16  

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 
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GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)

 

   

Three months ended

   

Nine months ended

 
   

9/30/2014

   

9/30/2013

   

9/30/2014

   

9/30/2013

 

NET INCOME

  $ 1,360,483     $ 1,345,986     $ 4,000,592     $ 3,866,379  

OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):

                               

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, before income taxes

    (107,064 )     (26,465 )     2,426,566       (4,131,266 )

Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on investment securities included in net income, before income taxes

    1,554       (14,149 )     (9,137 )     (219,132 )

Total other items in comprehensive income (loss)

    (105,510 )     (40,614 )     2,417,429       (4,350,398 )

Income tax expense (benefit) related to other items of comprehensive income

    (39,039 )     (15,027 )     894,449       (1,609,647 )

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    (66,471 )     (25,587 )     1,522,980       (2,740,751 )

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

  $ 1,294,012     $ 1,320,399     $ 5,523,572     $ 1,125,628  

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 
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GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (UNAUDITED)

 

   

Preferred

Stock

   

Common

Stock

    Common Stock Warrants    

Additional Paid-

In Capital

   

Treasury

Stock

   

Retained

Earnings

   

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (loss)

   

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2014

  $ 11,983,790     $ 678,360       -     $ 57,655,031     $ (61,225,185 )   $ 43,769,485     $ (2,506,248 )   $ 50,355,233  

Net income

    -       -       -       -       -       4,000,592       -       4,000,592  

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes

    -       -       -       -       -       -       1,522,980       1,522,980  

Preferred stock redeemed

    (12,000,000 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       (12,000,000 )

Preferred stock discount accretion

    16,210       -       -       -       -       (16,210 )     -       -  

Preferred stock dividends

    -       -       -       -       -       (338,000 )     -       (338,000 )

Dividends on common stock ($0.05 per share)

    -       -       -       -       -       (431,823 )     -       (431,823 )

Stock award plans

    -       -       -       (214,642 )     426,011       -       -       211,369  

Stock options exercised

    -       3,960       -       206,910       -       -       -       210,870  

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

    -       -       -       (6,850,673 )     22,664,985       -       -       15,814,312  

Balance, September 30, 2014

  $ -     $ 682,320       -     $ 50,796,626     $ (38,134,189 )   $ 46,984,044     $ (983,268 )   $ 59,345,533  

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 
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GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 (UNAUDITED) 

 

   

Preferred Stock

   

Common Stock

   

Common Stock Warrants

   

Additional Paid-In Capital

   

Treasury Stock

   

Retained Earnings

   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)

   

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2013

  $ 11,789,276     $ 678,180     $ 1,377,811     $ 58,267,529     $ (61,369,344 )   $ 39,324,292     $ 800,826     $ 50,868,570  

Net income

    -       -       -       -       -       3,866,379       -       3,866,379  

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes

    -       -       -       -       -       -       (2,740,751 )     (2,740,751 )

Preferred stock discount accretion

    145,886       -       -       -       -       (145,886 )     -       -  

Preferred stock dividends (5%)

    -       -       -       -       -       (450,000 )     -       (450,000 )

Common stock warrants repurchased

    -       -       (1,377,811 )     (625,439 )     -       -       -       (2,003,250 )

Stock award plans

    -       -       -       (31,597 )     250,795       -       -       219,198  

Stock options exercised

    -       180       -       9,229       -       -       -       9,409  

Treasury stock purchased

    -       -       -       -       (105,782 )     -       -       (105,782 )

Balance, September 30, 2013

  $ 11,935,162     $ 678,360     $ -     $ 57,619,722     $ (61,224,331 )   $ 42,594,785     $ (1,939,925 )   $ 49,663,773  

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 
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GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 (UNAUDITED) 

 

   

9/30/2014

   

9/30/2013

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

               

Net income

  $ 4,000,592     $ 3,866,379  

Items not requiring (providing) cash:

               

Deferred income taxes

    797,859       794,155  

Depreciation

    565,966       619,530  

Provision for loan losses

    975,000       850,000  

Gain on sale of loans and investment securities

    (695,349 )     (1,505,361 )

Loss on foreclosed assets held for sale

    42,706       80,957  

Gain on sale of state low-income housing tax credits

    -       (1,441,012 )

Amortization of deferred income, premiums and discounts

    566,323       480,426  

Stock award plan expense

    223,520       219,199  

Origination of loans held for sale

    (23,205,947 )     (44,234,389 )

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale

    24,446,459       47,131,305  

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance

    (280,478 )     (292,466 )

Changes in:

               

Prepaid FDIC deposit insurance premiums

    -       1,438,636  

Accrued interest receivable

    183,636       233,667  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    748,462       575,992  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    55,407       336,470  

Income taxes receivable

    (405,120 )     388,609  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    8,019,036       9,542,097  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

               

Net change in loans

    (3,338,525 )     5,968,759  

Principal payments on held-to-maturity securities

    13,809       96,854  

Principal payments on available-for-sale securities

    7,148,661       8,840,250  

Proceeds from calls/maturities of available-for-sale securities

    3,151,000       9,000,000  

Purchase of premises and equipment

    (347,688 )     (343,496 )

Purchase of available-for-sale securities

    (28,700,444 )     (50,890,798 )

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities

    21,258,655       24,628,847  

Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    -       896,400  

Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    (223,800 )     -  

Proceeds from sale of state low-income housing tax credits

    -       1,441,012  

Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale

    415,741       844,524  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (622,591 )     482,352  

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

               

Cash dividends paid on common stock

    (215,329 )     -  

Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW and savings accounts

    (11,905,037 )     29,026,691  

Net decrease in certificates of deposit

    (4,163,231 )     (18,317,426 )

Net decrease of securities sold under agreements to repurchase

    -       (15,000,000 )

Proceeds from FHLB advances

    6,800,000       -  

Repayments of FHLB advances

    (3,000,000 )     (15,100,000 )

Stock options exercised

    210,870       9,408  

Redemption of preferred stock

    (12,000,000 )     -  

Repurchase of common stock warrants

    -       (2,003,250 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

    15,814,312       -  

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

    294,382       329,879  

Cash dividends paid on preferred stock

    (413,000 )     (450,000 )

Treasury stock purchased

    -       (105,782 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (8,577,033 )     (21,610,480 )

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    (1,180,588 )     (11,586,031 )

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

    12,303,200       41,663,405  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

  $ 11,122,612     $ 30,077,374  

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

 

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10K”) for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The results of operations for the periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any other period. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2013, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.

 

Note 2: Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Guaranty Bank (the “Bank”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Note 3: Securities

 

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities classified as available-for-sale were as follows:

 

   

Amortized Cost

   

Gross

Unrealized Gains

   

Gross

Unrealized

(Losses)

   

Approximate

Fair Value

 

As of September 30, 2014

                               

Equity Securities

  $ 102,212     $ 13,977     $ (15,298 )   $ 100,891  

Debt Securities:

                               

U. S. government agencies

    16,860,032       -       (593,261 )     16,266,771  

Municipals

    14,348,081       148,064       (129,926 )     14,366,219  

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities

    66,965,907       252,102       (1,236,401 )     65,981,608  
    $ 98,276,232     $ 414,143     $ (1,974,886 )   $ 96,715,489  

 

 

 
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Amortized Cost

   

Gross

Unrealized Gains

   

Gross

Unrealized

(Losses)

   

Approximate

Fair Value

 

As of December 31, 2013

                               

Equity Securities

  $ 102,212     $ 16,007     $ (18,913 )   $ 99,306  

Debt Securities:

                               

U. S. government agencies

    33,198,865       -       (1,437,478 )     31,761,387  

Municipals

    14,133,821       18,827       (660,021 )     13,492,627  

Corporates

    990,663       3,609       -       994,272  

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities

    53,245,297       265,038       (2,165,242 )     51,345,093  
    $ 101,670,858     $ 303,481     $ (4,281,654 )   $ 97,692,685  

 

 

Maturities of available-for-sale debt securities as of September 30, 2014:

 

   

Amortized Cost

   

Approximate Fair

Value

 

1-5 years

  $ 8,513,565     $ 8,322,947  

6-10 years

    14,973,074       14,533,744  

After 10 years

    7,721,474       7,776,299  

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities not due on a single maturity date

    66,965,907       65,981,608  
    $ 98,174,020     $ 96,614,598  

 

 

 

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities classified as held to maturity are as follows:

 

   

Amortized Cost

   

Gross

Unrealized Gains

   

Gross

Unrealized

(Losses)

   

Approximate

Fair Value

 

As of September 30, 2014

                               

Debt Securities:

                               

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities

  $ 65,352     $ 1,742     $ -     $ 67,094  

 

   

Amortized Cost

   

Gross

Unrealized Gains

   

Gross

Unrealized

(Losses)

   

Approximate

Fair Value

 

As of December 31, 2013

                               

Debt Securities:

                               

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities

  $ 79,162     $ 1,927     $ -     $ 81,089  

 

 

 
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Maturities of held-to-maturity securities as of September 30, 2014:

   

Amortized Cost

   

Approximate Fair

Value

 

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities not due on a single maturity date

  $ 65,352     $ 67,094  

 

 

The book value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, amounted to $45,982,867 and $44,717,470 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The approximate fair value of pledged securities amounted to $44,912,238 and $42,807,840 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

Realized gains and losses are recorded as net securities gains. Gains on sales of securities are determined on the specific identification method. Gross gains of $9,137 and $219,132 as of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively, were realized from the sale of available-for-sale securities. The tax effect of these net gains was $3,381 and $81,079 as of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

The Company evaluates all securities quarterly to determine if any unrealized losses are deemed to be other than temporary. Certain investment securities are valued at less than their historical cost. These declines are primarily the result of the rate for these investments yielding less than current market rates, or declines in stock prices of equity securities. Based on evaluation of available evidence, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. It is management’s intent to hold the debt securities to maturity or until recovery of the unrealized loss. Should the impairment of any of these debt securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified, to the extent the loss is related to credit issues, and to other comprehensive income to the extent the decline on debt securities is related to other factors and the Company does not intend to sell the security prior to recovery of the unrealized loss.

     

          Certain other investments in debt and equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, was $69,329,238 and $85,712,067, respectively, which is approximately 72% and 88% of the Company’s investment portfolio. These declines primarily resulted from changes in market interest rates and failure of certain investments to meet projected earnings targets.

 

 

 
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The following table shows gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

   

September 30, 2014

 
   

Less than 12 Months

   

12 Months or More

   

Total

 

Description of Securities

 

Fair Value

   

Unrealized Losses

   

Fair Value

   

Unrealized Losses

   

Fair Value

   

Unrealized Losses

 
                                                 

Equity Securities

  $ -     $ -     $ 32,629     $ (15,298 )   $ 32,629     $ (15,298 )

U. S. government agencies

    -       -       16,266,771       (593,261 )     16,266,771       (593,261 )

Municipals

    1,560,280       (3,087 )     6,485,567       (126,839 )     8,045,847       (129,926 )

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities

    11,213,100       (66,485 )     33,770,891       (1,169,916 )     44,983,991       (1,236,401 )
    $ 12,773,380     $ (69,572 )   $ 56,555,858     $ (1,905,314 )   $ 69,329,238     $ (1,974,886 )

 

 

 

   

December 31, 2013

 
   

Less than 12 Months

   

12 Months or More

   

Total

 

Description of Securities

 

Fair Value

   

Unrealized Losses

   

Fair Value

   

Unrealized Losses

   

Fair Value

   

Unrealized Losses

 
                                                 

Equity Securities

  $ -     $ -     $ 29,014     $ (18,913 )   $ 29,014     $ (18,913 )

U. S. government agencies

    24,731,730       (916,208 )     7,029,657       (521,270 )     31,761,387       (1,437,478 )

Municipals

    10,460,662       (534,440 )     1,701,215       (125,581 )     12,161,877       (660,021 )

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities

    32,074,646       (1,655,296 )     9,685,143       (509,946 )     41,759,789       (2,165,242 )
    $ 67,267,038     $ (3,105,944 )   $ 18,445,029     $ (1,175,710 )   $ 85,712,067     $ (4,281,654 )

 

 

 
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Note 4: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Categories of loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include:

 

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Real estate - residential mortgage:

               

One to four family units

  $ 97,624,021     $ 93,797,650  

Multi-family

    31,215,812       46,188,434  

Real estate - construction

    39,354,340       43,266,130  

Real estate - commercial

    201,823,638       179,079,433  

Commercial loans

    86,093,439       92,721,783  

Consumer and other loans

    17,152,679       17,303,392  

Total loans

    473,263,929       472,356,822  

Less:

               

Allowance for loan losses

    (6,537,697 )     (7,801,600 )

Deferred loan fees/costs, net

    (195,800 )     (175,368 )

Net loans

  $ 466,530,432     $ 464,379,854  

 

Classes of loans by aging at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

As of September 30, 2014                                          
   

30-59 Days

Past Due

   

60-89 Days

Past Due

   

90 Days and more Past Due

   

Total Past

Due

   

Current

   

Total Loans

Receivable

   

Total Loans >

90 Days and

Accruing

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                                                       

One to four family units

  $ 751     $ 239     $ 353     $ 1,343     $ 96,281     $ 97,624     $ -  

Multi-family

    413       -       -       413       30,803       31,216       -  

Real estate - construction

    -       -       -       -       39,354       39,354       -  

Real estate - commercial

    -       -       -       -       201,824       201,824       -  

Commercial loans

    510       -       230       740       85,353       86,093       -  

Consumer and other loans

    23       15       38       76       17,077       17,153       -  

Total

  $ 1,697     $ 254     $ 621     $ 2,572     $ 470,692     $ 473,264     $ -  

 

As of December 31, 2013

                                                       
   

30-59 Days

Past Due

   

60-89 Days

Past Due

   

90 Days and more Past Due

   

Total Past

Due

   

Current

   

Total Loans

Receivable

   

Total Loans >

90 Days and

Accruing

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                                                       

One to four family units

  $ 246     $ 337     $ -     $ 583     $ 93,215     $ 93,798     $ -  

Multi-family

    -       -       -       -       46,188       46,188       -  

Real estate - construction

    -       -       536       536       42,730       43,266       -  

Real estate - commercial

    -       -       2,604       2,604       176,476       179,080       -  

Commercial loans

    -       2       3,628       3,630       89,092       92,722       -  

Consumer and other loans

    19       -       63       82       17,221       17,303       -  

Total

  $ 265     $ 339     $ 6,831     $ 7,435     $ 464,922     $ 472,357     $ -  

 

 

 
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Nonaccruing loans are summarized as follows:

 

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Real estate - residential mortgage:

               

One to four family units

  $ 949,961     $ 815,746  

Multi-family

    413,396       -  

Real estate - construction

    3,380,896       4,529,410  

Real estate - commercial

    473,218       3,663,166  

Commercial loans

    348,254       6,776,230  

Consumer and other loans

    38,127       63,027  

Total

  $ 5,603,852     $ 15,847,579  

 

 

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses based on portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

Three months ended

September 30, 2014

 

Construction

   

Commercial

Real Estate

   

One to four family

   

Multi-family

   

Commercial

   

Consumer

and Other

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 
    (In Thousands)  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 1,879     $ 2,284     $ 1,014     $ 146     $ 1,244     $ 221     $ -     $ 6,788  

Provision charged to expense

    (244 )     (418 )     (84 )     (30 )     1,135       (4 )     95     $ 450  

Losses charged off

    -       -       (27 )     -       (792 )     (16 )     -     $ (835 )

Recoveries

    1       99       3       -       22       10       -     $ 135  

Balance, end of period

  $ 1,636     $ 1,965     $ 906     $ 116     $ 1,609     $ 211     $ 95     $ 6,538  

 

Nine months ended

September 30, 2014

 

Construction

   

Commercial

Real Estate

   

One to four family

   

Multi-family

   

Commercial

   

Consumer

and Other

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 
    (In Thousands)  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 2,387     $ 2,059     $ 997     $ 209     $ 1,519     $ 272     $ 359     $ 7,802  

Provision charged to expense

    (548 )     (184 )     30       (93 )     2,049       (15 )     (264 )   $ 975  

Losses charged off

    (207 )     (9 )     (127 )     -       (2,014 )     (84 )     -     $ (2,441 )

Recoveries

    4       99       6       -       55       38       -     $ 202  

Balance, end of period

  $ 1,636     $ 1,965     $ 906     $ 116     $ 1,609     $ 211     $ 95     $ 6,538  

 

 

 
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Three months ended

September 30, 2013

 

Construction

   

Commercial

Real Estate

   

One to four family

   

Multi-family

   

Commercial

   

Consumer

and Other

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 
    (In Thousands)  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 1,999     $ 2,026     $ 1,229     $ 291     $ 2,065     $ 267     $ 500     $ 8,377  

Provision charged to expense

    571       (24 )     (178 )     (71 )     (189 )     (52 )     143     $ 200  

Losses charged off

    (117 )     -       (6 )     -       -       (17 )     -     $ (140 )

Recoveries

    5       -       5       -       8       18       -     $ 36  

Balance, end of period

  $ 2,458     $ 2,002     $ 1,050     $ 220     $ 1,884     $ 216     $ 643     $ 8,473  

 

Nine months ended

September 30, 2013

 

Construction

   

Commercial

Real Estate

   

One to four family

   

Multi-family

   

Commercial

   

Consumer

and Other

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 
    (In Thousands)  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

                                                         

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 2,525     $ 2,517     $ 1,316     $ 284     $ 1,689     $ 255     $ 154     $ 8,740  

Provision charged to expense

    445       (329 )     (138 )     (64 )     462       (15 )     489     $ 850  

Losses charged off

    (555 )     (186 )     (140 )     -       (373 )     (70 )     -     $ (1,324 )

Recoveries

    43       -       12       -       106       46       -     $ 207  

Balance, end of period

  $ 2,458     $ 2,002     $ 1,050     $ 220     $ 1,884     $ 216     $ 643     $ 8,473  

 

 

The following tables present the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013: 

 

As of September 30, 2014

 

Construction

   

Commercial

Real Estate

   

One to four family

   

Multi-family

   

Commercial

   

Consumer

and Other

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 
    (In Thousands)  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

                                                         

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 574     $ 185     $ 48     $ -     $ -     $ 26     $ -     $ 833  

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 1,062     $ 1,780     $ 858     $ 116     $ 1,609     $ 185     $ 95     $ 5,705  

Loans:

                                                               

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 3,378     $ 473     $ 888     $ 413     $ 1,085     $ 1,024     $ -     $ 7,261  

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 35,976     $ 201,351     $ 96,736     $ 30,803     $ 85,008     $ 16,129     $ -     $ 466,003  

 

December 31, 2013

 

Construction

   

Commercial

Real Estate

   

One to four family

   

Multi-family

   

Commercial

   

Consumer

and Other

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 
    (In Thousands)  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

                                                         

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 890     $ -     $ 8     $ -     $ 601     $ 102     $ -     $ 1,601  

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 1,497     $ 2,059     $ 989     $ 209     $ 918     $ 170     $ 359     $ 6,201  

Loans:

                                                               

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 4,530     $ 3,663     $ 886     $ -     $ 6,776     $ 316     $ -     $ 16,171  

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 38,736     $ 175,417     $ 92,912     $ 46,188     $ 85,946     $ 16,987     $ -     $ 456,186  

 

 

 
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The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

 

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

 

The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected loss given default derived from the Bank’s internal risk rating process. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

Groups of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the group’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans.    

 

 

 
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The following table summarizes the recorded investment in impaired loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   

September 30, 2014

   

December 31, 2013

 
   

Recorded

Balance

   

Unpaid

Principal

Balance

   

Specific

Allowance

   

Recorded

Balance

   

Unpaid

Principal

Balance

   

Specific

Allowance

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Loans without a specific valuation allowance

                                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                                               

One to four family units

  $ 642     $ 642     $ -     $ 620     $ 620     $ -  

Multi-family

    413       413       -       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    74       74       -       96       940       -  

Real estate - commercial

    -       -       -       3,663       3,663       -  

Commercial loans

    1,085       1,388       -       2,327       2,462       -  

Consumer and other loans

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Loans with a specific valuation allowance

                                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                                               

One to four family units

  $ 308     $ 308     $ 48     $ 267     $ 267     $ 8  

Multi-family

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    3,307       4,358       574       4,433       4,433       890  

Real estate - commercial

    473       473       185       -       -       -  

Commercial loans

    -       -       -       4,449       5,148       601  

Consumer and other loans

    115       115       26       316       316       102  

Total

                                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                                               

One to four family units

  $ 950     $ 950     $ 48     $ 887     $ 887     $ 8  

Multi-family

    413       413       -       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    3,381       4,432       574       4,529       5,373       890  

Real estate - commercial

    473       473       185       3,663       3,663       -  

Commercial loans

    1,085       1,388       -       6,776       7,610       601  

Consumer and other loans

    115       115       26       316       316       102  

Total

  $ 6,417     $ 7,771     $ 833     $ 16,171     $ 17,849     $ 1,601  

 

 

 
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The following table summarizes average impaired loans and related interest recognized on impaired loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended

   

For the Nine Months Ended

 
   

September 30, 2014

   

September 30, 2013

 
   

Average

Investment

in Impaired

Loans

   

Interest

Income

Recognized

   

Average

Investment

in Impaired

Loans

   

Interest

Income

Recognized

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Loans without a specific valuation allowance

                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                               

One to four family units

  $ 710     $ 1     $ 2,028     $ 4  

Multi-family

    46       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    88       -       4,044       -  

Real estate - commercial

    272       -       4,458       40  

Commercial loans

    2,375       196       878       1  

Consumer and other loans

    -       -       107       -  

Loans with a specific valuation allowance

                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                               

One to four family units

  $ 333     $ -     $ 296     $ -  

Multi-family

    -       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    3,691       -       1,849       -  

Real estate - commercial

    434       -       748       -  

Commercial loans

    1,414       -       2,741       -  

Consumer and other loans

    277       -       310       -  

Total

                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                               

One to four family units

$ 1,043     $ 1     $ 2,324     $ 4  

Multi-family

    46       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    3,779       -       5,893       -  

Real estate - commercial

    706       -       5,206       40  

Commercial loans

    3,789       196       3,619       1  

Consumer and other loans

    277       -       417       -  

Total

  $ 9,640     $ 197     $ 17,459     $ 45  

 

 

 
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For the Three Months Ended

   

For the Three Months Ended

 
   

September 30, 2014

   

September 30, 2013

 
   

Average

Investment

in Impaired

Loans

   

Interest

Income

Recognized

   

Average

Investment

in Impaired

Loans

   

Interest

Income

Recognized

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Loans without a specific valuation allowance

                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                               

One to four family units

  $ 627     $ -     $ 1,782     $ 1  

Multi-family

    138       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    74       -       1,703       -  

Real estate - commercial

    -       -       5,091       4  

Commercial loans

    949       98       1,343       -  

Consumer and other loans

    -       -       123       -  

Loans with a specific valuation allowance

                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                               

One to four family units

  $ 340     $ -     $ 599     $ -  

Multi-family

    -       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    3,307       -       3,829       -  

Real estate - commercial

    478       -       -       -  

Commercial loans

    447       -       2,712       -  

Consumer and other loans

    79       -       252       -  

Total

                               

Real estate - residential mortgage:

                               

One to four family units

  $ 967     $ -     $ 2,381     $ 1  

Multi-family

    138       -       -       -  

Real estate - construction

    3,381       -       5,532       -  

Real estate - commercial

    478       -       5,091       4  

Commercial loans

    1,396       98       4,055       -  

Consumer and other loans

    79       -       375       -  

Total

  $ 6,439     $ 98     $ 17,434     $ 5  

 

 

At September 30, 2014, the Bank’s impaired loans shown in the table above included loans that were classified as troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”). The restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession.

 

In assessing whether or not a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Bank considers information currently available regarding the financial condition of the borrower. This information includes, but is not limited to, whether (i) the debtor is currently in payment default on any of its debt; (ii) a payment default is probable in the foreseeable future without the modification; (iii) the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy and (iv) the debtor’s projected cash flow is sufficient to satisfy the contractual payments due under the original terms of the loan without a modification.

 

The Bank considers all aspects of the modification to loan terms to determine whether or not a concession has been granted to the borrower. Key factors considered by the Bank include the debtor’s ability to access funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics, the significance of the modification relative to unpaid principal balance or collateral value of the debt, and the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the original contractual terms of the loan. The most common concessions granted by the Bank generally include one or more modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (i) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the debt, (ii) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, (iii) a reduction on the face amount or maturity amount of the debt as stated in the original loan, (iv) a temporary period of interest-only payments, (v) a reduction in accrued interest, and (vi) an extension of amortization.

 

 

 
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The Bank did not have any loans that were newly classified as TDRs for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

 

The following table presents the carrying balance of TDRs as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Real estate - residential mortgage:

               

One to four family units

  $ 510,407     $ 519,718  

Multi-family

    -       -  

Real estate - construction

    3,380,896       4,507,190  

Real estate - commercial

    473,218       3,026,931  

Commercial loans

    854,644       3,699,243  

Consumer and other loans

    -       -  

Total

  $ 5,219,165     $ 11,753,082  

 

 

The Bank has allocated $801,651 and $1,146,359 of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in a TDR as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. 

 

There were two commercial TDRs totaling $1,768,081 and one one to four family TDR totaling $282,369 for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the nine months ending September 30, 2014. There were two one to four family TDRs totaling $330,000 for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the nine months ending September 30, 2013. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio, management tracks loans by an internal rating system. All loans are assigned an internal credit quality rating based on an analysis of the borrower’s financial condition. The criteria used to assign quality ratings to extensions of credit that exhibit potential problems or well-defined weaknesses are primarily based upon the degree of risk and the likelihood of orderly repayment, and their effect on the Bank’s safety and soundness. The following are the internally assigned ratings:

 

Pass: This rating represents loans that have strong asset quality and liquidity along with a multi-year track record of profitability.

 

Special mention: This rating represents loans that are currently protected but are potentially weak. The credit risk may be relatively minor, yet constitute an increased risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific loan.

 

Substandard: This rating represents loans that show signs of continuing negative financial trends and unprofitability and therefore, is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.

 

 

 
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Doubtful: This rating represents loans that have all the weaknesses of substandard classified loans with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

Risk characteristics applicable to each segment of the loan portfolio are described as follows.

 

Real estate-Residential one to four family: The residential one to four family real estate loans are generally secured by owner-occupied one to four family residences. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income and credit rating of the borrowers. Credit risk in these loans can be impacted by economic conditions within the Bank’s market areas that might impact either property values or a borrower’s personal income. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

 

Real estate-Construction: Construction and land development real estate loans are usually based upon estimates of costs and estimated value of the completed project and include independent appraisal reviews and a financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Sources of repayment of these loans may include permanent loans, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Bank until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are considered to be higher risk than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing. Credit risk in these loans may be impacted by the creditworthiness of a borrower, property values and the local economies in the Bank’s market areas.

 

Real estate-Commercial: Commercial real estate loans typically involve larger principal amounts, and repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operations of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Credit risk in these loans may be impacted by the creditworthiness of a borrower, property values and the local economies in the Bank’s market areas.

 

Commercial: The commercial portfolio includes loans to commercial customers for use in financing working capital needs, equipment purchases and expansions. The loans in this category are repaid primarily from the cash flow of a borrower’s principal business operation. Credit risk in these loans is driven by creditworthiness of a borrower and the economic conditions that impact the cash flow stability from business operations.

 

Consumer: The consumer loan portfolio consists of various term and line of credit loans such as automobile loans and loans for other personal purposes. Repayment for these types of loans will come from a borrower’s income sources that are typically independent of the loan purpose. Credit risk is driven by consumer economic factors (such as unemployment and general economic conditions in the Bank’s market area) and the creditworthiness of a borrower.

 

The following tables provide information about the credit quality of the loan portfolio using the Bank’s internal rating system as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

September 30, 2014

 

Construction

   

Commercial

Real Estate

   

One to four

family

   

Multi-family

   

Commercial

   

Consumer

and Other

   

Total

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Rating:

                                                       

Pass

  $ 29,337     $ 192,302     $ 93,597     $ 30,803     $ 73,104     $ 16,896     $ 436,039  

Special Mention

    6,603       5,537       2,605       -       11,193       -       25,938  

Substandard

    3,414       3,512       1,422       413       1,796       219       10,776  

Doubtful

    -       473       -       -       -       38       511  

Total

  $ 39,354     $ 201,824     $ 97,624     $ 31,216     $ 86,093     $ 17,153     $ 473,264  

 

 

 
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December 31, 2013

 

Construction

   

Commercial

Real Estate

   

One to four

family

   

Multi-family

   

Commercial

   

Consumer

and Other

   

Total

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Rating:

                                                       

Pass

  $ 31,433     $ 169,135     $ 83,341     $ 45,768     $ 78,622     $ 16,743     $ 425,042  

Special Mention

    7,253       4,721       8,954       420       9,161       107       30,616  

Substandard

    683       5,224       1,503       -       2,738       453       10,601  

Doubtful

    3,897       -       -       -       2,201       -       6,098  

Total

  $ 43,266     $ 179,080     $ 93,798     $ 46,188     $ 92,722     $ 17,303     $ 472,357  

 

For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.

 

The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the loan is well-secured and in process of collection. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

 

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

 

Note 5: Benefit Plans

 

The Company has stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.     

 

The table below summarizes transactions under the Company’s stock option plans for nine months ended September 30, 2014:

 

   

Number of shares

         
   

Incentive

Stock Option

   

Non-

Incentive

Stock

Option

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

 
                         

Balance outstanding as of January 1, 2014

    168,100       121,000     $ 16.54  

Granted

    -       -       -  

Exercised

    (25,100 )     (14,500 )     5.33  

Forfeited

    (2,700 )     (24,000 )     19.03  

Balance outstanding as of September 30, 2014

    140,300       82,500       18.23  

Options exercisable as of September 30, 2014

    133,900       79,500       18.81  

 

Stock-based compensation expense, consisting of stock options and restricted stock awards, recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $29,304 and $31,923, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $223,520 and $219,199, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, there was $5,631 of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options and $196,858 of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock awards, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period.

 

 

 
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In February 2014 and January 2013, the Company granted restricted stock to directors pursuant to the 2010 Equity Plan that was fully vested and thus, expensed in full on the date of the grants. The amount expensed was $122,538 and $116,032 for 2014 and 2013, respectively, which represents 11,242 shares of common stock at a market price of $10.90 at the date of grant in 2014 and 16,576 shares of common stock at a market price of $7.00 at the date of grant in 2013.

 

In February 2014, the company granted 21,820 shares of restricted stock to officers that have a cliff vesting at the end of three years. The expense is being recognized over the applicable vesting period. The amount expensed during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $51,817.

 

Note 6: Income Per Common Share

 

   

For three months ended September 30, 2014

   

For nine months ended September 30, 2014

 
   

Income Available to

Common

Shareholders

   

Common

Shares

Outstanding

   

Per

Common

Share

   

Income Available to

Common

Shareholders

   

Common

Shares

Outstanding

   

Per

Common

Share

 

Basic Income Per Common Share

  $ 1,360,483       4,278,733     $ 0.32     $ 3,643,382       3,907,490     $ 0.93  

Effect of Dilutive Securities

            66,301                       70,814          

Diluted Income Per Common Share

  $ 1,360,483       4,345,034     $ 0.31     $ 3,643,382       3,978,304     $ 0.92  

 

   

For three months ended September 30, 2013

   

For nine months ended September 30, 2013

 
   

Income Available to

Common

Shareholders

   

Average

Common

Shares

Outstanding

   

Per

Common

Share

   

Income Available to

Common

Shareholders

   

Average

Common

Shares

Outstanding

   

Per

Common

Share

 

Basic Income Per Common Share

  $ 1,147,356       2,732,431     $ 0.42     $ 3,270,489       2,734,487     $ 1.20  

Effect of Dilutive Securities

            87,377                       78,072          

Diluted Income Per Common Share

  $ 1,147,356       2,819,808     $ 0.41     $ 3,270,489       2,812,559     $ 1.16  

 

Stock options to purchase 131,500 of common stock were outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and stock options to purchase 155,000 shares of common stock were outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted income per common share because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares. 

 

Note 7: New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-01 to amend FASB ASC Topic 323, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures. The objective of this update is to provide guidance on accounting for investments by a reporting entity in flow-through limited liability entities that manage or invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for the low-income housing tax credit. The amendments in the update permit reporting entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit). The update will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2015; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does have significant investments in such qualified affordable housing projects and is currently reviewing the provisions of this update to determine what, if any, impacts it may have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. The Company expects that there will be no material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations, except that the investment amortization expense which is currently included in Other Non-interest Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income would be removed from Other Non-interest Expense and included in Provision for Income Taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income. This would have the effect of reducing Non-interest Expense and increasing Provision for Income Taxes, but is not expected to have any impact on Net Income.

 

 

 
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In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04 to amend FASB ASC Topic 310, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. The objective of the amendments in this update is to reduce diversity by clarifying when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. The amendments in this update clarify that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. The update will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2015, and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This ASU provides a framework that replaces the existing revenue recognition guidance and is effective for annual periods and interim periods within that reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016, for public entities. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No, 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. This ASU changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions to secured borrowing accounting. Additionally, for repurchase financing arrangements, the amendments of this ASU require separate accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement. The requirements are effective for public entities for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014. The disclosure of certain transactions accounted for as a sale is required to be presented for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and the disclosure for repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions accounted for as securities borrowings is required to be presented for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company’s adoption of ASU No. 2014-01 is not expected to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 8: Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

 

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Topic 820 also specifies a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1:      Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

 

 

 
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Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

 

The following is a description of the inputs and valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

 

Available-for-sale securities: Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include equity securities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. For these investments, the inputs used by the pricing service to determine fair value may include one or a combination of observable inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bid offers and reference data market research publications and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 2 securities include U.S. government agencies and government sponsored mortgage-backed securities. The Company has no Level 3 securities.

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (dollar amounts in thousands):

 

September 30, 2014

                               

Financial assets:

                               
   

Level 1 inputs

   

Level 2 inputs

   

Level 3 inputs

   

Total fair value

 

Equity securities

  $ 101     $ -     $ -     $ 101  

Debt securities:

                               

U.S. government agencies

    -       16,267       -       16,267  

Municipals

    -       14,366       -       14,366  

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities

    -       65,981       -       65,981  

Available-for-sale securities

  $ 101     $ 96,614     $ -     $ 96,715  

 

December 31, 2013

                               

Financial assets:

                               
   

Level 1 inputs

   

Level 2 inputs

   

Level 3 inputs

   

Total fair value

 

Equity securities

  $ 99     $ -     $ -     $ 99  

Debt securities:

                               

U.S. government agencies

    -       31,762       -       31,762  

Municipals

    -       13,493       -       13,493  

Corporate Bonds

    -       994       -       994  

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities

    -       51,345       -       51,345  

Available-for-sale securities

  $ 99     $ 97,594     $ -     $ 97,693  

 

 

 
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The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

 

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale:   Fair value is estimated using recent appraisals, comparable sales and other estimates of value obtained principally from independent sources, adjusted for selling costs. Foreclosed assets held for sale are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

Impaired loans (Collateral Dependent):   Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans.

 

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value. Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.

 

The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (dollar amounts in thousands):

 

Impaired loans:

 

   

Level 1 inputs

   

Level 2 inputs

   

Level 3 inputs

   

Total fair value

 

September 30, 2014

  $ -     $ -     $ 5,067     $ 5,067  
                                 

December 31, 2013

  $ -     $ -     $ 10,305     $ 10,305  

 

Foreclosed assets held for sale:

 

   

Level 1 inputs

   

Level 2 inputs

   

Level 3 inputs

   

Total fair value

 

September 30, 2014

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 

December 31, 2013

  $ -     $ -     $ 2,340     $ 2,340  

 

There were no transfers between valuation levels for any asset during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 or 2013. If valuation techniques are deemed necessary, the Company considers those transfers to occur at the end of the period when the assets are valued.

 

 

 
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The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurement (dollar amounts in thousands):

 

   

Fair Value

September 30, 2014

   

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Input

 

Range

(Weighted Average)

 

Impaired loans (collateral dependent)

  $ 5,067    

Market Comparable

 

Discount to reflect realizable value

    0%-44 % (14 %)

Impaired loans

  $ -    

Discounted cash flow

 

Discount rate

    0 %    

Foreclosed assets held for sale

  $ -    

Market Comparable

 

Discount to reflect realizable value

    0 %    

 

 

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value.

 

Cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank stock

The carrying amounts reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets approximate those assets' fair value.

 

Held-to-maturity securities

Fair value is based on quoted market prices, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

 

Loans

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations. The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value.

Deposits

Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and certain money market deposits. The carrying amount approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

The fair value of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase is estimated by using rates on debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

 

Subordinated debentures

For these variable rate instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. There is currently a limited market for similar debt instruments and the Company has the option to call the subordinated debentures at an amount close to its par value.

 

Interest payable

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

 

Commitments to originate loans, letters of credit and lines of credit

The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness 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 letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.

 

 

 
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The following tables present estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

   

September 30, 2014

 
   

Carrying

Amount

   

Fair Value

   

Hierarchy

Level

 

Financial assets:

                       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 11,122,612     $ 11,122,612       1  

Held-to-maturity securities

    65,352       67,094       2  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    3,108,900       3,108,900       2  

Mortgage loans held for sale

    69,132       69,132       2  

Loans, net

    466,530,432       466,944,109       3  

Interest receivable

    1,669,005       1,669,005       2  

Financial liabilities:

                       

Deposits

    471,250,671       462,054,468       2  

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank advances

    59,150,000       61,310,921       2  

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

    10,000,000       10,524,690       2  

Subordinated debentures

    15,465,000       15,465,000       3  

Interest payable

    241,932       241,932       2  

Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contractual value):

                       

Commitments to extend credit

    -       -       -  

Unused lines of credit

    -       -       -  

 

   

December 31, 2013

 
   

Carrying

Amount

   

Fair Value

   

Hierarchy

Level

 

Financial assets:

                       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 12,303,200     $ 12,303,200       1  

Held-to-maturity securities

    79,162       81,089       2  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    2,885,100       2,885,100       2  

Mortgage loans held for sale

    623,432       623,432       2  

Loans, net

    464,379,854       466,057,001       3  

Interest receivable

    1,852,641       1,852,641       2  

Financial liabilities:

                       

Deposits

    487,318,939       476,503,513       2  

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank advances

    55,350,000       57,185,083       2  

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

    10,000,000       7,978,555       2  

Subordinated debentures

    15,465,000       15,465,000       3  

Interest payable

    250,361       250,361       2  

Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contractual value):

                       

Commitments to extend credit

    -       -       -  

Unused lines of credit

    -       -       -  

 

 

 
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Note 9: Preferred Stock and Common Stock Warrants

 

On January 30, 2009, as part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program's Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”), the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement - Standard Terms with the United States Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") pursuant to which the Company sold to the Treasury 17,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock") and issued a ten year warrant (the "Warrant") to purchase 459,459 shares of the Company's common stock (the "Common Stock") for $5.55 per share for a total purchase price of $17.0 million.

 

On June 13, 2012, with regulatory approval, the Company redeemed $5 million of the Series A Preferred Stock, including accrued and unpaid dividends of $19,444.

 

The Company entered into a Placement Agency Agreement with the Treasury on April 15, 2013 in connection with a private auction by the Treasury of the remaining 12,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock conducted immediately thereafter. On April 29, 2013, the Treasury settled the sale of such shares of Series A Preferred Stock to the winning bidders in the private auction, consisting of six parties unrelated to the Company.

 

On May 8, 2013, the Company notified the Treasury of its intent to repurchase the Warrant at its fair market value. The Board of Directors of the Company had previously determined that it would be in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to repurchase the Warrant and determined the Warrant’s fair market value to be $2,003,250 (the “Fair Market Value”). On May 10, 2013, the Treasury notified the Company that it had accepted the Company’s offer to repurchase the Warrant at its Fair Market Value. Accordingly, on May 15, 2013, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with Treasury pursuant to which the Company repurchased the Warrant for $2,003,250 in cash. As a result of the aforementioned, the Warrant is no longer issued or outstanding and the Company’s participation in the CPP is completed. In addition, as a result of the Treasury’s sale of the Series A Preferred stock to third-party investors on April 29, 2013, the Treasury no longer possessed any securities issued by the Company.

 

On April 3, 2014, the Company received approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to redeem the Company’s remaining $12 million of Series A Preferred Stock that carried a coupon rate of 9.0% per annum. The Company provided the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock with a formal notice of redemption and thirty days thereafter redeemed the Series A Preferred Stock on May 7, 2014, including all accrued and unpaid dividends.

 

Note 10: Common Stock Offering

 

On March 7, 2014, the Company closed an underwritten offering of its common stock. The Company raised approximately $17.2 million in gross proceeds by selling 1,499,999 shares of its Treasury Stock, which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters of 195,652 shares, at a price to the public of $11.50 per share.

 

Net proceeds from the sale of the shares after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses were approximately $15.8 million. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to redeem the remaining 12,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock on May 7, 2014 and intends to use the remaining net proceeds for working capital and for general corporate purposes, including potential future acquisitions.

 

 

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

 

General

 

The primary function of the Company is to monitor and oversee its investment in the Bank. The Company engages in few other activities, and the Company has no significant assets other than its investment in the Bank. As a result, the results of operations of the Company are derived primarily from operations of the Bank. The Bank’s results of operations are primarily dependent on net interest margin, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. The Bank’s income is also affected by the level of its noninterest expenses, such as employee salaries and benefits, occupancy expenses and other expenses. The following discussion reviews material changes in the Company’s financial condition as of September 30, 2014, and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Form 10-Q, may contain forward-looking comments. Such comments are based upon the information currently available to management of the Company and management’s perception thereof as of the date of this Form 10-Q. When used in this Form 10-Q, words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “expects,” “continues,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results of the Company’s operations could materially differ from those forward-looking comments. The differences could be caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not limited to: changes in demand for banking services; changes in portfolio composition; changes in management strategy; increased competition from both bank and non-bank companies; changes in the general level of interest rates; changes in general or local economic conditions; changes in federal or state regulations and legislation governing the operations of the Company or the Bank; and other factors set forth in reports and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC from time to time, including the risk factors described under Item 1A. of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Financial Condition

 

The Company’s total assets decreased $2,786,685 (less than 1%) from $619,888,135 as of December 31, 2013, to $617,101,450 as of September 30, 2014.

 

Available-for-sale securities decreased $977,196 (1%) from $97,692,685 as of December 31, 2013, to $96,715,489 as of September 30, 2014. The Company had purchases of $28,700,444 offset by sales, maturities and principal payments received of $31,558,316. The market rates on debt securities have improved in the first nine months of 2014 resulting in a decline in unrealized losses of $2,417,429.

 

Net loans receivable increased by $2,150,578 (less than 1%) from $464,379,854 as of December 31, 2013, to $466,530,432 as of September 30, 2014. During the nine month period, commercial real estate loans increased $22,744,205 (13%) and construction loans decreased $3,911,790 (9%). These changes were primarily due to a few larger credits classified as construction being completed and transferred to the commercial real estate category. Also, commercial loans decreased $6,628,344 (7%) which was due to various expected payoffs and principal reductions. Permanent multi-family loans decreased $14,972,622 (32%) due primarily to the expected payoff of one large credit. Loans secured by owner occupied one to four unit residential real estate increased $3,826,371 (4%) and installment loans decreased $150,713 (1%). The Company continues to focus its lending efforts in the commercial and owner occupied real estate loan categories, and to reduce its concentrations in non-owner occupied commercial real estate.

 

Allowance for loan losses decreased $1,263,903 (16%) from $7,801,600 as of December 31, 2013 to $6,537,697 as of September 30, 2014. In addition to the provision for loan loss of $975,000 recorded by the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, loan charge-offs of specific loans (classified as nonperforming at December 31, 2013) exceeded recoveries by $2,238,902. The Company’s increase in overall loan balances during the third quarter has increased the general component of the allowance for loan loss reserve requirements. However, the overall reserve decreased as a result of charge-offs of specific reserves established on nonperforming loans.  The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of gross loans outstanding (excluding mortgage loans held for sale), as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was 1.38% and 1.65%, respectively. The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of nonperforming loans outstanding, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was 116.7% and 49.2%, respectively. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is at a level to be sufficient in providing for potential loan losses in the Bank’s existing loan portfolio.

 

 

 
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Deposits decreased $16,068,268 (3%) from $487,318,939 as of December 31, 2013 to $471,250,671 as of September 30, 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, demand deposit checking and NOW account transactional balances increased by $1,601,558, offset by declines in money market and savings account balances of $13,506,595 and declines in retail and internet certificates of deposit of $4,163,231. The declines in money market, savings and certificate balances is primarily due to the temporary reduction in the balance of one large depositor coupled with an overall decline in retail balances due to the competitive rate environment. The Company has implemented strategies to curb further significant reductions in core certificate balances. See also the discussion under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk – Asset/Liability Management.”

 

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank advances increased $3,800,000 (7%) from $55,350,000 as of December 31, 2013 to $59,150,000 as of September 30, 2014. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company utilized Federal Home Loan Bank advances to fund a portion of its loan growth due to the cost effectiveness of those borrowings. Going forward, the Company will continue to utilize advances to fund a portion of its organic loan growth.

 

Stockholders’ equity (including unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of tax) increased $8,990,300 from $50,355,233 as of December 31, 2013, to $59,345,533 as of September 30, 2014. This increase was due to several factors. First, in an underwritten offering of its common stock, the Company raised approximately $17,200,000 in gross proceeds by selling 1,499,999 shares of its treasury stock. The Company utilized $12.0 million of the net proceeds to redeem the remaining 12,000 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock on May 7, 2014. Second, equity increased due to the Company’s net income after preferred stock dividends and accretion of $3,643,382 for the nine month period. Finally, as a result of changes in market interest rates, the Company experienced an improvement in the value of its investment portfolio. The equity portion of the Company’s unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities improved by $1,522,980. On a per common share basis, stockholders’ equity decreased from $14.04 as of December 31, 2013 to $13.80 as of September 30, 2014 due to the additional shares outstanding after the offering and sale of the treasury stock described above.

 

Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields

 

The Company’s profitability is primarily dependent upon net interest income, which represents the difference between interest and fees earned on loans and debt and equity securities, and the cost of deposits and borrowings. Net interest income is dependent on the difference between the average balances and rates earned on interest-earning assets and the average balances and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Non-interest income, non-interest expense, and income taxes also impact net income.

 

 

 
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The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s average consolidated statements of financial condition and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense annualized by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. The average balance of loans includes loans on which the Company has discontinued accruing interest. The yields and costs include fees which are considered adjustments to yields. All dollar amounts are in thousands.

 

 

   

Three months ended 9/30/2014

   

Three months ended 9/30/2013

 
   

Average Balance

   

Interest

   

Yield / Cost

   

Average Balance

   

Interest

   

Yield / Cost

 

ASSETS

                                               

Interest-earning:

                                               

Loans

  $ 463,922     $ 5,737       4.91 %   $ 468,345     $ 5,866       4.97 %

Investment securities

    100,489       384       1.52 %     110,501       453       1.63 %

Other assets

    17,294       26       0.60 %     20,036       31       0.61 %

Total interest-earning

    581,705       6,147       4.19 %     598,882       6,350       4.21 %

Noninterest-earning

    36,635                       35,448                  
    $ 618,340                     $ 634,330                  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                               

Interest-bearing:

                                               

Savings accounts

  $ 24,803       13       0.20 %   $ 23,969       13       0.21 %

Transaction accounts

    251,076       227       0.36 %     263,247       261       0.39 %

Certificates of deposit

    161,625       345       0.85 %     179,862       444       0.98 %

FHLB and Federal Reserve advances

    52,835       302       2.27 %     52,950       311       2.33 %

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

    10,000       67       2.65 %     10,000       67       2.65 %

Subordinated debentures

    15,465       133       3.42 %     15,465       134       3.45 %

Total interest-bearing

    515,803       1,086       0.84 %     545,492       1,230       0.89 %

Noninterest-bearing

    43,358                       39,557                  

Total liabilities

    559,161                       585,050                  

Stockholders’ equity

    59,179                       49,280                  
    $ 618,340                     $ 634,330                  

Net earning balance

  $ 65,902                     $ 53,390                  

Earning yield less costing rate

                    3.36 %                     3.31 %

Net interest income, and net yield spread on interest earning assets

          $ 5,061       3.45 %           $ 5,120       3.39 %

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

            113 %                     110 %        

 

 
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Nine months ended 9/30/2014

   

Nine months ended 9/30/2013

 
   

Average Balance

   

Interest

   

Yield / Cost

   

Average Balance

   

Interest

   

Yield / Cost

 

ASSETS

                                               

Interest-earning:

                                               

Loans

  $ 459,639     $ 17,181       5.00 %   $ 464,656     $ 17,747       5.11 %

Investment securities

    102,295       1,257       1.64 %     108,939       1,352       1.66 %

Other assets

    26,671       107       0.54 %     31,689       137       0.58 %

Total interest-earning

    588,605       18,545       4.21 %     605,284       19,236       4.25 %

Noninterest-earning

    36,604                       44,641                  
    $ 625,209                     $ 649,925                  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                               

Interest-bearing:

                                               

Savings accounts

  $ 24,494       37       0.20 %   $ 24,039       41       0.23 %

Transaction accounts

    255,790       679       0.36 %     258,974       792       0.41 %

Certificates of deposit

    166,178       1,037       0.83 %     182,777       1,376       1.01 %

FHLB and Federal Reserve advances

    52,630       897       2.28 %     57,322       988       2.30 %

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

    10,000       198       2.65 %     17,151       338       2.64 %

Subordinated debentures

    15,465       400       3.46 %     15,465       403       3.49 %

Total interest-bearing

    524,557       3,247       0.83 %     555,727       3,939       0.95 %

Noninterest-bearing

    41,316                       38,338                  

Total liabilities

    565,873                       594,065                  

Stockholders’ equity

    59,336                       55,860                  
    $ 625,209                     $ 649,925                  

Net earning balance

  $ 64,048                     $ 49,557                  

Earning yield less costing rate

                    3.38 %                     3.30 %

Net interest income, and net yield spread on interest earning assets

          $ 15,297       3.47 %           $ 15,297       3.38 %

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

            112 %                     109 %        

 

Results of Operations - Comparison of Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30,

2014 and 2013

 

Net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $1,360,483 and $4,000,592, respectively, compared to $1,345,986 and $3,866,379 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, which represents a increase in net income of $14,497 (1%) for the three month period, and an increase in net income of $134,213 (3%) for the nine month period. 

 

Interest Income

 

Total interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 decreased $202,836 (3%) and $691,630 (4%), respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, the average yield on interest earning assets decreased 2 basis points to 4.19% and 4 basis points to 4.21%, while the average balance of interest earning assets decreased $17,177,000 for the three month period and decreased $16,678,000 for the nine month period. For the nine month period in 2014, the Company recognized approximately $335,000 of interest income on the payoff of a credit relationship that had been classified as non-accrual.

 

 

 
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Generally, the Company’s decrease in the average yield on interest earning assets was primarily due to the decline in loan balances for each period compared to the prior year period. Also, strong competition is causing a reduction in rates for new credits as well as maintaining existing credit relationships.    

 

Interest Expense

 

Total interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 decreased $143,545 (12%) and $691,809 (18%), respectively, when compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, the average cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased 5 basis points to 0.84% and 12 basis points to 0.83%, respectively, while the average balance of interest bearing liabilities decreased $29,689,000 for the three month period and decreased $31,170,000 for the nine month period when compared to the same periods in 2013. The primary reason for the decrease in the average cost of interest bearing liabilities was the continued decline in higher cost certificates of deposits as well as reductions in the average rate paid on transaction deposit balances. Also, the Company reduced its FHLB advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase during 2013. As a result, interest expense on these borrowings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 decreased $8,939 and $231,628, respectively, when compared to the same period in 2013.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 decreased $59,291 (1%) and increased $179 (less than 1%), respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2013. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, the average balance of net interest earning assets over liabilities increased by approximately $12,512,000 and $14,491,000, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2013. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, the net interest margin increased 6 basis points to 3.45% and increased 9 basis points to 3.47%, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2013. 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

Provisions for loan losses are charged or credited to earnings to bring the total allowance for loan losses to a level considered adequate by the Company to provide for potential loan losses in the existing loan portfolio. When making its assessment, the Company considers prior loss experience, volume and type of lending, local banking trends and impaired and past due loans in the Company’s loan portfolio. In addition, the Company considers general economic conditions and other factors related to collectability of the Company’s loan portfolio.

 

Based on its internal analysis and methodology, management recorded a provision for loan losses of $450,000 and $975,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to $200,000 and $850,000 for the same periods in 2013.

 

The increase in the provision for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to the Company’s increase in overall loan balances during the third quarter of 2014. The Bank will continue to monitor its allowance for loan losses and make future additions based on economic and regulatory conditions. Management may need to increase the allowance for loan losses through charges to the provision for loan losses if anticipated growth in the Bank’s loan portfolio increases or other circumstances warrant.

 

Although the Bank maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level which it considers to be sufficient to provide for potential loan losses in its existing loan portfolio, there can be no assurance that future loan losses will not exceed internal estimates.  In addition, the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by regulatory agencies which can order the establishment of additional loan loss provisions.

 

 

 
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Noninterest Income

 

Noninterest income decreased $8,713 (1%) and $2,032,837 (44%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, when compared to the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013. These declines were attributable to a few factors.

 

First, during the nine months ended of 2013, the Company recognized $1.5 million in gains on its investment portfolio and certain tax credit assets in conjunction with a structured transaction to prepay a $15 million repurchase agreement.

 

Second, gains on investment securities decreased $15,703 (111%) and $209,995 (96%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2013. A portion of the gains in 2013 were due to the structured transaction discussed above.

 

Finally, gains on sales of loans decreased $12,243 (5%) and $600,017 (47%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2013. This was primarily due to long-term interest rates increasing significantly during 2013 and into the first quarter of 2014 which dramatically reduced consumer demand for long-term secondary market mortgage loans.

 

Noninterest Expense

 

Noninterest expense decreased $159,384 (4%) and $1,889,734 (14%) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 when compared to the same periods in 2013. The decline during the nine month period is primarily due to a $1.5 million prepayment penalty incurred on the prepayment of a repurchase agreement (further discussed above). The decrease for the three months ended was mainly due to reductions in compensation expense and FDIC deposit insurance premiums.      

 

Salaries and employee benefits decreased $38,814 and $167,191 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 when compared to the same periods in 2013 due to a decline in the overall number of staff compared to the prior year periods and a decline in mortgage commissions from reduced mortgage volume.

 

FDIC deposit insurance premiums decreased $57,058 and $83,731 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 when compared to the same periods in 2013 due to the overall decline in the total assessment base.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes decreased during the three and nine month periods compared to the same periods in 2013 due to declines in taxable income. Furthermore, the actual effective tax rate (based on income before income taxes) also declined from the increased utilization of state low income housing tax credits.

 

Nonperforming Assets

 

The allowance for loan losses is calculated based upon an evaluation of pertinent factors underlying the various types and quality of the Bank’s existing loan portfolio. When making such evaluation, management considers such factors as the repayment status of its loans, the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral, borrowers’ intent (to the extent known by the Bank) and ability to repay the loan, local economic conditions and the Bank’s historical loss ratios. The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of nonperforming loans outstanding, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was 116.7% and 49.2%, respectively. Total loans classified as substandard, doubtful or loss as of September 30, 2014, were $11.3 million or 1.83% of total assets as compared to $16.7 million, or 2.69% of total assets at December 31, 2013. Management considered nonperforming and total classified loans in evaluating the adequacy of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses.

 

 

 
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The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets is another useful tool in evaluating exposure to credit risk. Nonperforming assets of the Bank include nonperforming loans and assets which have been acquired as a result of foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. All dollar amounts are in thousands.

 

 

   

9/30/2014

   

12/31/2013

   

12/31/2012

 

Nonperforming loans

  $ 5,604     $ 15,848     $ 15,331  

Troubled debt restructurings

    736       -       -  

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans

    3,556       3,822       4,530  

Total nonperforming assets

  $ 9,896     $ 19,670     $ 19,861  
                         

Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets

    1.60 %     3.17 %     3.01 %

Allowance for loan losses

  $ 6,538     $ 7,802     $ 8,740  

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans

    1.38 %     1.65 %     1.83 %

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity refers to the ability to manage future cash flows to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers and fund operations. Maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity allows the Company to have sufficient funds available for customer demand for loans, withdrawal of deposit balances and maturities of deposits and other liabilities. The Company’s primary sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, customer deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines borrowings. The Company also has established borrowing lines available from the Federal Reserve Bank which is considered a secondary source of funds.

 

The Company’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, which are cash on hand, amounts due from financial institutions, and certificates of deposit with other financial institutions that have an original maturity of three months or less. The levels of such assets are dependent on the Bank’s operating, financing, and investment activities at any given time. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $11,122,612 as of September 30, 2014 and $12,303,200 as of December 31, 2013, representing a decrease of $1,180,588. The variations in levels of cash and cash equivalents are influenced by many factors but primarily loan originations and payments, deposit flows and anticipated future deposit flows, which are subject to, and influenced by, many factors.

 

The Bank’s capital ratios are above the levels required to be considered a well-capitalized financial institution. As of September 30, 2014, the Bank’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 11.35%, its Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 13.94% and the Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio was 15.19% - all exceeding the minimums of 5%, 6% and 10%, respectively.

 

On March 7, 2014, the Company closed an underwritten offering of its common stock. The Company raised approximately $17.2 million in gross proceeds by selling 1,499,999 shares of treasury stock, which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters of 195,652 shares, at a price to the public of $11.50 per share. Net proceeds from the sale of the shares after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses were approximately $15.8 million. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to redeem the remaining 12,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock on May 7, 2014 and intends to use the remaining net proceeds for working capital and for general corporate purposes, including potential future acquisitions.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Asset/Liability Management

 

The goal of the Bank’s asset/liability policy is to manage interest rate risk so as to maximize net interest income over time in changing interest rate environments. Management monitors the Bank’s net interest spreads (the difference between yields received on assets and paid on liabilities) and, although constrained by market conditions, economic conditions, and prudent underwriting standards, the Bank offers deposit rates and loan rates designed to maximize net interest income. Management also attempts to fund the Bank’s assets with liabilities of a comparable duration to minimize the impact of changing interest rates on the Bank’s net interest income. Since the relative spread between financial assets and liabilities is constantly changing, the Bank’s current net interest income may not be an indication of future net interest income.

 

 

 
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As a part of its asset and liability management strategy and throughout the past several years, the Bank has continued to emphasize the origination of short-term commercial real estate, commercial business and consumer loans, while originating fixed-rate, one to four family residential loans primarily for immediate resale in the secondary market.

 

The Bank constantly monitors its deposits in an effort to decrease their interest rate sensitivity. Rates of interest paid on deposits at the Bank are priced competitively in order to meet the Bank’s asset/liability management objectives and spread requirements. The Bank believes, based on historical experience, that a substantial portion of such accounts represents non-interest rate sensitive core deposits.

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

 

The following table sets forth as of September 30, 2014 management’s estimates of the projected changes in net portfolio value (“NPV”) in the event of 100 and 200 basis point (“bp”) instantaneous and permanent increases and decreases in market interest rates. Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands.

 

 

BP Change

   

Estimated Net Portfolio Value

   

NPV as % of PV of Assets

 
 

in Rates

   

$ Amount

   

$ Change

   

% Change

   

NPV Ratio

   

Change

 
 

+200

    $ 59,504     $ (8,724 )     -13 %     10.05 %     -0.98 %
 

+100

      63,333       (4,895 )     -7 %     10.48 %     -0.55 %
 

NC

      68,228       -       -       11.03 %     -  
  -100       67,300       (928 )     -1 %     10.71 %     -0.32 %
  -200       77,465       9,237       14 %     12.01 %     0.98 %

 

Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on an internally generated model using actual maturity and repricing schedules for the Bank’s loans and deposits, and are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan repayments and deposit run-offs, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Bank may undertake in response to changes in interest rates. For further discussion of the Company’s market risk, see the Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis Section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Management cannot predict future interest rates or their effect on the Bank’s NPV in the future. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the computation of NPV. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have an initial fixed rate period typically from one to five years, and over the remaining life of the asset changes in the interest rate are restricted. In addition, the proportion of adjustable-rate loans in the Bank’s portfolio could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity if market interest rates remain steady in the future. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels could deviate significantly from those assumed in the table. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.

 

The Bank’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) is responsible for reviewing the Bank’s asset and liability management policies. The Board meets quarterly to review interest rate risk and trends, as well as liquidity and capital ratios and requirements. The Bank’s management is responsible for administering the policies and determinations of the Board with respect to the Bank’s asset and liability goals and strategies.

 

 

 
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures 

 

(a) The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

The Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2014.

 

(b) There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 
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PART II

 

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings

None.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable.

 

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

 

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

The Company has a repurchase plan which was announced on August 20, 2007. This plan authorizes the purchase by the Company of up to 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. There is no expiration date for this plan. There are no other repurchase plans in effect at this time. The Company had no repurchase activity of the Company’s common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2014.

 

Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.     Other Information

None

 

Item 6.     Exhibits

 

11.

Statement re: computation of per share earnings (set forth in “Note 6: Income Per Common Share” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement (unaudited))

31(i).1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a -14(a) of the Exchange Act
31(i).2 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a) of the Exchange Act
32.1 CEO certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
32.2 CFO certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
101

The following materials from Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited), (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited), (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), and (vi) related notes.*

 
*Pursuant to Regulation S-T, the interactive data files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.

 

 

Signature and Title Date
   

/s/ Shaun A. Burke                                     

Shaun A. Burke

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

November 12, 2014

   
   
   

/s/ Carter Peters                                           

Carter Peters

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

November 12, 2014    

 

 

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