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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004

or

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

Commission File Number 000-49929

Access National Corporation


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Organized under the laws of Virginia   82-0545425
     
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

1800 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 310, Reston, Virginia 20191


(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

(703) 871-2100


(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
     
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:    
Title of each class
n/a
  Name of each exchange on which registered
n/a
     
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:    

Common Stock $1.67 par value


(Title of class)

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 þ       No o

Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K o

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). o Yes þ No

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the price at which the stock was last sold as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was approximately $41,827,000.

As of March 23, 2005, there were 3,959,324 shares of Common Stock, par value $1.67 per share of Access National Corporation issued and outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the Corporation’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 24, 2005, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10K.

 
 

 


 

Access National Corporation
FORM 10-K
INDEX

         
    Page  
PART I
       
 
       
Item 1 Business
    2  
Item 2 Properties
    12  
Item 3 Legal Proceedings
    12  
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
    12  
 
       
PART II
       
 
       
Item 5 Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
    13  
Item 6 Selected Financial Data
    15  
Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    15  
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
    37  
Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
    39  
Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants On Accounting and Financial Disclosure
    72  
Item 9A Controls and Procedures
    72  
Item 9B Other Information
    72  
 
       
PART III
       
 
       
Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
    73  
Item 11 Executive Compensation
    73  
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
    73  
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
    73  
Item 14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services
    73  
 
       
PART IV
       
 
       
Item 15 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
    74  
Signatures
    75  

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PART I

In addition to historical information, the following report contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Corporation’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date of the Report.

ITEM 1 – BUSINESS

Access National Corporation, (the “Corporation”) was organized April 17, 2002 under the laws of Virginia to operate as a bank holding company. The Corporation has three wholly owned subsidiaries: Access National Bank, Access Capital Trust I and Access Capital Trust II. Effective June 15, 2002, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated April 18, 2002 between the Corporation and Access National Bank (the “Bank”), the Corporation acquired all of the outstanding stock of the Bank in a statutory share exchange transaction. The Corporation does not have any significant operations and serves primarily as the parent company for the Bank. The Corporation provides a strong capital base that can be used to engage in bank related businesses as provided under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended or down streamed to the Bank for future growth. The Corporation has no present plans to engage in any bank related businesses at this time. Access Capital Trust I and Access Capital Trust II were formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities.

Access National Bank is the primary operating business of the Corporation. The Bank provides commercial credit, deposit and mortgage services to the middle market businesses and associated professionals, primarily in the greater Washington, D.C. area. The Bank was organized under federal law as a national banking association to engage in a general banking business to serve the communities in and around Northern Virginia. The Bank opened for business on December 1, 1999 at 14006 Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway in Chantilly, Virginia. The headquarters for the Corporation, Bank and Access National Mortgage Corporation (the “Mortgage Corporation”) is located at 1800 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, Virginia. Deposits with the Bank are insured to the maximum amount provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services and products and specializes in providing customized financial services to small and medium sized businesses, professionals, and associated individuals. The Bank provides its customers with personal customized service utilizing the latest technology and delivery channels.

Revenues are derived from interest and fees received in connection with loans, deposits and investments. Interest paid on deposits and borrowings are the major expenses followed by administrative and operating expenses.

The economy, interest rates, monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and regulatory policies have a significant influence on the banking industry.

The Bank has experienced consistent growth and profitability since inception. Our goal is to become a leading provider of financial services to small to medium sized businesses, and professionals in Northern Virginia. Our strategy is to know the needs of our clients and to deliver the corresponding financial services. We employ highly qualified personnel and emphasize the use of the latest technology in operations and the services we provide. Our marketing efforts are directed to prospective clients that value high quality service and that are, or have the potential to become highly profitable.

Assets at year end totaled over $420.0 million and net income amounted to $3.3 million. The Bank operates from three banking centers located in Chantilly, Tysons Corner and Reston, Virginia and online at www.accessnationalbank.com. Additional offices may be added from time to time based upon management’s constant analysis of the market and opportunities

On December 1, 1999, the Bank acquired Access National Mortgage Corporation, formerly known as Mortgage Investment Corporation. Access National Mortgage Corporation is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Access National Mortgage Corporation specializes in the origination of conforming and non-conforming residential mortgages primarily in the greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area and the surrounding areas of its branch locations. Access National Mortgage Corporation has established offices throughout Virginia, in Roanoke, Richmond, Reston, Fredericksburg, Staunton and Vienna. Offices outside the state of Virginia include Westminster and Crofton in Maryland, Sunrise in Florida, Nashville in Tennessee and Denver in Colorado.

On April 10, 2002 the Bank acquired Access National Leasing Corporation (the “Leasing Corporation”), formerly known as Commercial Finance Corporation. The Leasing Corporation is presently inactive. However commercial and industrial lease financing is offered through and managed by the bank.

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On May 19, 2003 the Bank formed Access Real Estate LLC (“Access Real Estate”). The sole purpose of forming Access Real Estate was to acquire and hold title to real estate for the Corporation. On July 10, 2003, Access Real Estate acquired a 45,000 square foot, three story office building located at 1800 Robert Fulton Drive in Reston, Virginia at a cost of approximately $7.1 million that serves as the corporate headquarters for the Corporation, Bank, and Mortgage Corporation.

On July 19, 2004, the Corporation’s common stock commenced trading on the NASDAQ National Market system under the ticker symbol “ANCX”.

On August 17, 2004, the Bank acquired 100% of the common stock in United First Mortgage Corporation (“UFM”) from Community First Bank N.A of Bluefield, Virginia in a stock purchase transaction. The transaction resulted in the Bank recognizing extraordinary income during the third quarter in the amount $330 thousand, net of income taxes. The operations of United First Mortgage Corporation have been merged into that of the Mortgage Corporation and the corporate entity acquired is now inactive.

Our Strategy – historical and prospective

We consider our business to be a young and emerging enterprise that is well positioned to be an effective competitor in the financial services industry over the long term. Our view of the financial services market place is that community banks must be effective in select market niches that are under-served and stay clear of competing with large national competitors on a head to head basis for broad based consumer business. We started by organizing a de novo national bank in 1999. The focus of the bank was and is serving the small to middle market businesses and their associated professionals in the greater Washington D.C Metropolitan Area. We find that large national competitors are ineffective at addressing this market as it is difficult to distinguish where business’s financial needs stop and the personal financial needs of that business’s professionals start. Emerging businesses and the finances of their owners are best served hand-in-hand.

Our core competency is judgmental discipline of commercial lending based upon personnel and practices that help our clients strategize and grow their businesses from a financial perspective. As financial success takes hold in the business, personal goals and wealth objectives of the business owners become increasingly important. Our second competency is a derivative of the first. We have the personnel and know how to provide private banking services, the skills and strategy that assist our individual clients to acquire assets, build wealth and manage their resources. Mortgage banking and the related activities in our model goes hand-in-hand with supplying effective private banking services. Unlike most banking companies, the heart of our Mortgage Corporation is ingrained into our commercial bank, serving the same clients side-by-side in a coordinated and seamless fashion. Lending is not enough in today’s environment. The credit services must be backed up by competitive deposit and cash management products and operational excellence. We have made significant investments in skilled personnel and the latest technology to ensure we can deliver on these promises.

The acquisition of our Mortgage Corporation in 1999 provided two key benefits to our strategy: 1) it solidified our second competency from a personnel and operational perspective, that would have taken years to replicate with organic growth alone; and 2) it provided a fee income and, overhead base from which to launch a new banking business. Strong profits and cash flow from the Mortgage Corporation in the early years subsidized the growth and development of the Bank and allowed for the acceleration of its growth plans and, in time, the profitability.

The long term goal was and is to generate 70-80% of the Corporation’s earnings from the core business bank, with the rest of our consolidated earnings to be generated from related fee income activities. At the present time, the sole related activity remains our Mortgage Corporation. We will consider entering other related fee income businesses that serve our target market as opportunities, market conditions and our capacity dictate. A detailed review of the “Segment Reporting” elements of the financial statements and analysis readily reveal that contribution from our Banking Segment has grown steadily.

The acquisition of United First Mortgage Corporation in 2004 allowed us to acquire mortgage offices and skilled professionals that are more consistent with our core bank strategy while jettisoning other offices that no longer fit strategically. This strategic acquisition has helped us more closely align the activity of our two key business segments.

We expect to grow our business bank by continuing to hire skilled personnel, train our own and provide a sound infrastructure that facilitates the success of businesses, their owners and key personnel, not only today but tomorrow and on into the ensuing decades.

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Lending Activities

The Bank’s lending activities involve commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial and residential real estate construction loans, residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, and consumer loans. These lending activities provide access to credit to small businesses, professionals and consumers in the greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. Loans originated by the Bank are classified as loans held for investment. The Mortgage Corporation originates residential mortgages and home equity loans that are only held temporarily pending their sale to third parties and in some cases the Bank. The Mortgage Corporation also brokers loans that do not conform to existing products offered. Each of our principal loan types are described below.

At December 31, 2004 loans held for investment totaled $292.6 million compared to $189.3 million at year end 2003. The increase in loans is attributable to additional lending officers and the purchase of $24.1 million in first trust mortgage loans from our mortgage subsidiary. The Bank is predominantly a secured lender. Secured loans comprise over 99% of the total loan portfolio. Table 4, Loan Portfolio, reflects the composition of loans held for investment.

The Bank’s lending activities are subject to a variety of lending limits imposed by federal law. While differing limits apply in certain circumstances based on the type of loan, in general, the Bank’s lending limit to any one borrower on loans that are not fully secured by readily marketable or other permissible collateral is equal to 15% of the Bank’s capital and surplus. The Bank has established relationships with correspondent banks to participate in loans when loan amounts exceed the Bank’s legal lending limits or internal lending policies.

We have an established credit policy that includes procedures for underwriting each type of loan and lending personnel have been assigned specific authorities based upon their experience. Loans in excess of an individual loan officer’s authority are presented to our Loan Committee for approval. Our Loan Committee meets weekly to facilitate a timely approval process for our clients. Loans are approved based on the borrower’s capacity for credit, collateral and sources of repayment. Loans are actively monitored to detect any potential performance issues. We manage our loans within the context of a risk grading system developed by management based upon extensive experience in administering loan portfolios in our market. Payment performance is carefully monitored for all loans. When loan repayment is dependent upon an operating business or investment real estate, periodic financial reports, site visits and select asset verification procedures are used to ensure that we accurately rate the relative risk of our assets. Based upon criteria that are established by management and the Board of Directors, the degree of monitoring is escalated or relaxed for any given borrower based upon our assessment of the future repayment risk.

Loan Portfolio – Loans Held for Investment. The composition of Loans Held for Investment is summarized in Table 4. The table and numbers discussed in this section do not reflect information regarding Loans Held for Sale.

Commercial Loans: Commercial Loans represent 16.6% of our held for investment portfolio. These loans are to businesses or individuals within our target market for business purposes. Typically the loan proceeds are used to support working capital and the acquisition of fixed assets of an operating business. These loans are underwritten based upon our assessment of the obligor(s)’ ability to generate operating cash flow in the future necessary to repay the loan. To address the risks associated with the uncertainties of future cash flow, these loans are generally well secured by assets owned by the business or its principal shareholders and the principal shareholders are typically required to guarantee the loan.

Real Estate Construction Loans: Real Estate Construction Loans, also known as construction and land development loans, comprise 11.3% of our held for investment loan portfolio. These loans generally fall into one of three circumstances: first, loans to individuals that are ultimately used to acquire property and construct an owner occupied residence; second, loans to builders for the purpose of acquiring property and constructing homes for sale to consumers; and third, loans to developers for the purpose of acquiring land that is developed into finished lots for the ultimate construction of residential or commercial buildings. Loans of these types are generally secured by the subject property within limits established by the Board of Directors based upon an assessment of market conditions and up-dated from time to time. The loans typically carry recourse to principal owners. In addition to the repayment risk associated with loans to individuals and businesses, loans in this category carry construction completion risk. To address this additional risk, loans of this type are subject to additional administration procedures designed to verify and ensure progress of the project in accordance with allocated funding, project specifications and time frames.

Commercial Real Estate Loans: Also known as “Commercial Mortgages”, loans in this category represent 33.1% of our loan portfolio held for investment. These loans generally fall into one of three situations in order of magnitude: first, loans supporting an owner occupied commercial property; second, properties used by non-profit organizations such as churches or

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schools where repayment is dependent upon the cash flow of the non-profit organizations; and third, loans supporting a commercial property leased to third parties for investment. Commercial Real Estate Loans are secured by the subject property and underwritten to policy standards. Policy standards approved by the Board of Directors from time to time set forth, among other considerations, loan to value limits, cash flow coverage ratios, and the general creditworthiness of the obligors.

Residential Real Estate Loans: This category includes loans secured by first or second mortgages on one to four family residential properties and represent 38.8% of the portfolio. Of this amount, the following sub-categories exist as a percentage of the whole Residential Real Estate Loan portfolio: Home Equity Lines of Credit 19.6%; First Trust Mortgage Loans 76.3%; Loans Secured by a Junior Trust 1.3%; Multi-family loans and loans secured by Farmland 2.8%.

Home Equity Loans: are extended to borrowers in our target market. Real estate equity is the largest component of consumer wealth in our marketplace. Once approved, this consumer finance tool allows the borrower to access the equity in their home or investment property and use the proceeds for virtually any purpose. Home Equity Loans are most frequently secured by a second lien on residential property. 1-4 Family Residential First Trust Loan, or “First Mortgage Loan,” proceeds are used to acquire or refinance the primary financing on owner occupied and residential investment properties. Junior Trust Loans, or “Loans Secured by a Second Trust Loans,” are to consumers wherein the proceeds have been used for a stated consumer purpose. Examples of consumer purposes are education, refinancing debt, or purchasing consumer goods. The loans are generally extended in a single disbursement and repaid over a specified period of time.

Loans in the Residential Real Estate portfolio are underwritten to standards within a traditional consumer framework that is periodically reviewed and up-dated by our management and Board of Directors: repayment source and capacity, value of the underlying property, credit history, savings pattern and stability.

Consumer Loans: Consumer Loans make up less than 1% of our loan portfolio. Most loans are well secured with assets other than real estate, such as marketable securities or automobiles. Very few loans are unsecured. As a matter of operation, management discourages unsecured lending. Loans in this category are underwritten to standards within a traditional consumer framework that is periodically reviewed and up-dated by our management and Board of Directors: repayment capacity, collateral value, savings pattern, credit history and stability.

Loans Held for Sale (LHFS) Loans Held for Sale are originated by Access National Mortgage Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Access National Bank. Loans of these types are residential mortgage loans extended to consumers underwritten in accordance with standards set forth by an institutional investor to whom we expect to sell the loan for a profit. Loan proceeds are used for the purchase or refinance of the property securing the loan. Loans are sold with the servicing released to the investor.

The LHFS loans are closed in our name and carried on our books until the loan is delivered to and purchased by an investor. In 2004, we originated $598 million of loans processed in this manner. Repayment risk of this activity is minimal since the loans are on the books for a short time period. Loans are sold without recourse and subject to industry standard representations and warranties. The risks associated with this activity center around borrower fraud and failure of our investors to purchase the loans. These risks are addressed by the on-going maintenance of an extensive quality control program, an internal audit and verification program, and a selective approval process for investors. To date we have been able to absorb the financial impact of these risks without material impact on our operating performance. At December 31, 2004 loans held for sale totaled $36.2 million compared to $29.8 million at year end 2003. The increase in loans held for sale at year end 2004 is due to the expansion in our bulk loan sale initiative. This initiative entails accumulating loans, the interest rate for which has not been locked with an investor, and then obtaining bids on a large pool of loans. During the accumulation period the interest rate risk is managed by issuing forward commitments.

Broker Loans

Brokered loans are underwritten and closed by a third party lender. We are paid a fee for procuring and packaging brokered loans. In 2004, we originated a total volume of $182 million in residential mortgage loans under these types of delivery methods. Brokered loans accounted for 23.4% of the total loan volume of Access National Mortgage Corporation.

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Deposits

Deposits, the primary funding source for loans, totaled $317.4 million at December 31, 2004 and were comprised of Non-interest bearing demand deposits in the amount of $94.1 million, Savings and Interest Bearing deposits in the amount of $103.3 million and Time deposits in the amount of $120.0 million. Total deposits increased $119.2 million or 60% over December 31, 2003 and provided funds for the increased loan volume. We offer a variety of deposit accounts that have varying rates and terms. Our deposits are primarily from our local market. We utilize professional loan officers as our direct sales force in marketing both loans and deposits. Our primary focus with respect to core deposit activities is upon the business deposits in our market. Our goal is to expand the deposit base by adding personnel, opening new offices, direct marketing and traditional media advertising. Our customer service focus is mainly on our business and professional customers, which usually generate more referrals for additional new business than do retail account holders. Growth in deposits from 2003 to 2004 is attributable to the above efforts. Deposit growth is expected to continue at a rapid yet lesser percentage of growth as the Bank continues to expand its customer base and build name recognition. We use Wholesale deposits for specific funding requirements and to support the short term loans held for sale program. Table 7, Average Deposits and Average Rates Paid, details the composition of deposits.

Time Deposits represent 37.8% of total deposits on December 31, 2004, as compared to 55.22% on December 31, 2003. Time deposits increased by 9.66% over December 31, 2003.

Non-Interest Bearing Deposits represent 29.7% of the total deposits. Most of this activity relates to the operating accounts of businesses within our target market. There is a high degree of cross-over between these accounts and our clients who are commercial loan customers or who anticipate becoming loan customers.

Savings and Interest Bearing Deposits represent 32.5% of the total deposits and generally belong to businesses and professionals in the target market. Many of these depositors are also borrowers.

Interest bearing demand deposits represent 2.8% of total deposits and are mostly from individuals, professionals and non-profit organizations within the target market.

Brokered or “Wholesale” deposits account for 17.0% ($53.9 million) of total deposits. Wholesale depositors are outside of the target market and place their deposit with us solely due to the interest rate paid. Together with other funding sources, we use these types of deposits to fund the short term cash needs associated with the Loans Held For Sale program discussed under “Loans” as well as to carry long term investments such as “Mortgage Loans Held for Investment” and our real estate.

Market Area

Access National Corporation, Access National Bank, and Access National Mortgage Corporation are headquartered in Fairfax County and serve the Northern Virginia region. Fairfax County is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, the County’s population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation. Northern Virginia had a population of 2.16 million according to the 2000 Census. The proximity to Washington, D.C. and the influence of the federal government and its spending provides somewhat of a recession shelter.

Competition

The Bank competes with virtually all banks and financial institutions, which offer services in its market area. Much of this competition comes from large financial institutions headquartered outside the state of Virginia, each of which has greater financial and other resources to conduct large advertising campaigns and offer incentives. To attract business in this competitive environment, the Bank relies on personal contact by its officers and directors, local promotional activities, and the ability to provide personalized custom services to small businesses and professionals. In addition to providing full service banking, the Bank offers and promotes alternative and modern conveniences such as internet banking, automated clearinghouse transactions and offers courier services for commercial clients.

Employees

At December 31, 2004 the Corporation and its subsidiaries had 220 employees. The Bank recruits experienced and motivated personnel and emphasizes the use of technology. Employee relations have been good.

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Supervision and Regulation

Set forth below is a brief description of the material laws and regulations that affect the Corporation. The description of these statutes and regulations is only a summary and does not purport to be complete. This discussion is qualified in its entirety by reference to the statutes and regulations summarized below. No assurance can be given that these statutes or regulations will not change in the future.

General. The Corporation is subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which include, but are not limited to, the filing of annual, quarterly and other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). As an Exchange Act reporting company, the Corporation is directly affected by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “SOX”), which aimed at improving corporate governance and reporting procedures and requires expanded disclosure of the Corporation’s corporate operations and internal controls. The Corporation is already complying with new SEC and other rules and regulations implemented pursuant to the SOX and intends to comply with any applicable rules and regulations implemented in the future. Although the Corporation anticipates that it will incur additional expense in complying with the provisions of the SOX and the resulting regulations, management does not expect that such compliance will have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations.

The Corporation is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, and is registered as such with, and subject to the supervision of, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the “FRB”). Generally, a bank holding company is required to obtain the approval of the FRB before it may acquire all or substantially all of the assets of any bank, and before it may acquire ownership or control of the voting shares of any bank if, after giving effect to the acquisition, the bank holding company would own or control more than 5% of the voting shares of such bank. The FRB’s approval is also required for the merger or consolidation of bank holding companies.

The Corporation is required to file periodic reports with the FRB and provide any additional information as the FRB may require. The FRB also has the authority to examine the Corporation and the Bank, as well as any arrangements between the Corporation and the Bank, with the cost of any such examinations to be borne by the Corporation.

Banking subsidiaries of bank holding companies are also subject to certain restrictions imposed by Federal law in dealings with their holding companies and other affiliates. Subject to certain restrictions set forth in the Federal Reserve Act, a bank can loan or extend credit to an affiliate, purchase or invest in the securities of an affiliate, purchase assets from an affiliate or issue a guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate, as long as the aggregate amount of such transactions of a bank and its subsidiaries with its affiliates does not exceed 10% of the capital stock and surplus of the bank on a per affiliate basis or 20% of the capital stock and surplus of the bank on an aggregate affiliate basis. In addition, such transactions must be on terms and conditions that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices. In particular, a bank and its subsidiaries generally may not purchase from an affiliate a low-quality asset, as defined in the Federal Reserve Act. These restrictions also prevent a bank holding company and its other affiliates from borrowing from a banking subsidiary of the bank holding company unless the loans are secured by marketable collateral of designated amounts. Additionally, the Corporation and its subsidiary are prohibited from engaging in certain tie-in arrangements in connection with any extension of credit, sale or lease of property or furnishing of services.

A bank holding company is prohibited from engaging in or acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company engaged in non-banking activities. A bank holding company may, however, engage in or acquire an interest in a company that engages in activities which the FRB has determined by regulation or order are so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident to banking. In making these determinations, the FRB considers whether the performance of such activities by a bank holding company would offer advantages to the public that outweigh possible adverse effects.

As a national bank, the Bank is subject to regulation, supervision and regular examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “Comptroller”). Each depositor’s account with the Bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) to the maximum amount permitted by law, which is currently $100,000 for each depositor. The Bank is also subject to certain regulations promulgated by the FRB and applicable provisions of Virginia law, insofar as they do not conflict with or are not preempted by Federal banking law.

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The regulations of the FDIC, the Comptroller and FRB govern most aspects of the Corporation’s business, including deposit reserve requirements, investments, loans, certain check clearing activities, issuance of securities, payment of dividends, branching, deposit interest rate ceilings and numerous other matters. As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial banking activities in the United States, the Corporation’s business is particularly susceptible to changes in state and Federal legislation and regulations, which may have the effect of increasing the cost of doing business, limiting permissible activities or increasing competition.

Governmental Policies and Legislation. Banking is a business that depends primarily on interest rate differentials. In general, the difference between the interest rates paid by the Bank on its deposits and its other borrowings and the interest rates received by the Bank on loans extended to its customers and securities held in its portfolio, comprise the major portion of the Corporation’s earnings. These rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond the Corporation’s control. Accordingly, the Corporation’s growth and earnings are subject to the influence of domestic and foreign economic conditions, including inflation, recession and unemployment.

The commercial banking business is affected not only by general economic conditions, but is also influenced by the monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal government and the policies of its regulatory agencies, particularly the FRB. The FRB implements national monetary policies (with objectives such as curbing inflation and combating recession) by its open-market operations in U.S. Government securities, by adjusting the required level of reserves for financial institutions subject to its reserve requirements and by varying the discount rates applicable to borrowings by depository institutions. The actions of the FRB in these areas influence the growth of bank loans, investments and deposits, and also affect interest rates charged on loans and paid on deposits. The nature and impact of any future changes in monetary policies cannot be predicted.

From time to time, legislation is enacted which has the effect of increasing the cost of doing business, limiting or expanding permissible activities or affecting the competitive balance between banks and other financial institutions. Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the operations and taxation of bank holding companies, banks and other financial institutions are frequently made in Congress, in the Virginia Legislature and brought before various bank holding company and bank regulatory agencies. The likelihood of any major changes and the impact such changes might have are impossible to predict. Certain of the potentially significant changes that have been enacted recently by Congress or various regulatory or professional agencies are discussed below.

Dividends. There are regulatory restrictions on dividend payments by both the Bank and the Corporation that may affect the Corporation’s ability to pay dividends on its Common Stock. See “Item 5 — Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.”

Capital Requirements. The FRB, the Comptroller and the FDIC have adopted risk-based capital adequacy guidelines for bank holding companies and banks. These capital adequacy regulations are based upon a risk-based capital determination, whereby a bank holding company’s capital adequacy is determined in light of the risk, both on- and off-balance sheet, contained in the company’s assets. Different categories of assets are assigned risk weightings and are counted at a percentage of their book value.

The regulations divide capital between Tier 1 capital (core capital) and Tier 2 capital. For a bank holding company, Tier 1 capital consists primarily of common stock, related surplus, non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries and a limited amount of qualifying cumulative preferred securities. Goodwill and certain other intangibles are excluded from Tier 1 capital. Tier 2 capital consists of an amount equal to the allowance for loan and lease losses up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk weighted assets, limited other types of preferred stock not included in Tier 1 capital, hybrid capital instruments and term subordinated debt. Investments in and loans to unconsolidated banking and finance subsidiaries that constitute capital of those subsidiaries are excluded from capital. The sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital constitutes qualifying total capital. The guidelines generally require banks to maintain a total qualifying capital to weighted risk assets level of 8% (the “Risk-based Capital Ratio”). Of the total 8%, at least 4% of the total qualifying capital to weighted risk assets (the “Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio”) must be Tier 1 capital.

The FRB, the Comptroller and the FDIC have adopted leverage requirements that apply in addition to the risk-based capital requirements. Banks and bank holding companies are required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of Tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets (the “Leverage Ratio”) of at least 3.0% for the most highly-rated, financially sound banks and bank holding companies and a minimum Leverage Ratio of at least 4.0% for all other banks. The FDIC and the FRB define Tier 1 capital for banks in the same manner for both the Leverage Ratio and the Risk-based Capital Ratio. However, the FRB defines Tier 1 capital for bank holding companies in a slightly different manner. An institution may be required to maintain

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Tier 1 capital of at least 4% or 5%, or possibly higher, depending upon the activities, risks, rate of growth, and other factors deemed material by regulatory authorities. As of December 31, 2004, the Corporation and Bank both met all applicable capital requirements imposed by regulation.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”). There are five capital categories applicable to insured institutions, each with specific regulatory consequences. If the appropriate Federal banking agency determines, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, that an insured institution is in an unsafe or unsound condition, it may reclassify the institution to the next lower capital category (other than critically undercapitalized) and require the submission of a plan to correct the unsafe or unsound condition. The Comptroller has issued regulations to implement these provisions. Under these regulations, the categories are:

     a. Well Capitalized — The institution exceeds the required minimum level for each relevant capital measure. A well capitalized institution is one (i) having a Risk-based Capital Ratio of 10% or greater, (ii) having a Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio of 6% or greater, (iii) having a Leverage Ratio of 5% or greater and (iv) that is not subject to any order or written directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure.

     b. Adequately Capitalized — The institution meets the required minimum level for each relevant capital measure. No capital distribution may be made that would result in the institution becoming undercapitalized. An adequately capitalized institution is one (i) having a Risk-based Capital Ratio of 8% or greater, (ii) having a Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio of 4% or greater and (iii) having a Leverage Ratio of 4% or greater or a Leverage Ratio of 3% or greater if the institution is rated composite 1 under the CAMELS (Capital, Assets, Management, Earnings, Liquidity and Sensitivity to market risk) rating system.

     c. Undercapitalized — The institution fails to meet the required minimum level for any relevant capital measure. An undercapitalized institution is one (i) having a Risk-based Capital Ratio of less than 8% or (ii) having a Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio of less than 4% or (iii) having a Leverage Ratio of less than 4%, or if the institution is rated a composite 1 under the CAMEL rating system, a Leverage Ratio of less than 3%.

     d. Significantly Undercapitalized — The institution is significantly below the required minimum level for any relevant capital measure. A significantly undercapitalized institution is one (i) having a Risk-based Capital Ratio of less than 6% or (ii) having a Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio of less than 3% or (iii) having a Leverage Ratio of less than 3%.

     e. Critically Undercapitalized — The institution fails to meet a critical capital level set by the appropriate federal banking agency. A critically undercapitalized institution is one having a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that is equal to or less than 2%.

An institution which is less than adequately capitalized must adopt an acceptable capital restoration plan, is subject to increased regulatory oversight, and is increasingly restricted in the scope of its permissible activities. Each company having control over an undercapitalized institution must provide a limited guarantee that the institution will comply with its capital restoration plan. Except under limited circumstances consistent with an accepted capital restoration plan, an undercapitalized institution may not grow. An undercapitalized institution may not acquire another institution, establish additional branch offices or engage in any new line of business unless determined by the appropriate Federal banking agency to be consistent with an accepted capital restoration plan, or unless the FDIC determines that the proposed action will further the purpose of prompt corrective action. The appropriate Federal banking agency may take any action authorized for a significantly undercapitalized institution if an undercapitalized institution fails to submit an acceptable capital restoration plan or fails in any material respect to implement a plan accepted by the agency. A critically undercapitalized institution is subject to having a receiver or conservator appointed to manage its affairs and for loss of its charter to conduct banking activities.

An insured depository institution may not pay a management fee to a bank holding company controlling that institution or any other person having control of the institution if, after making the payment, the institution, would be undercapitalized. In addition, an institution cannot make a capital distribution, such as a dividend or other distribution that is in substance a distribution of capital to the owners of the institution if following such a distribution the institution would be undercapitalized. Thus, if payment of such a management fee or the making of such would cause the Bank to become undercapitalized, it could not pay a management fee or dividend to the Corporation.

As of December 31, 2004, both the Corporation and the Bank were considered “well capitalized.”

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Deposit Insurance Assessments. FDICIA also requires the FDIC to implement a risk-based assessment system in which the insurance premium relates to the probability that the deposit insurance fund will incur a loss and directs the FDIC to set semi-annual assessments in an amount necessary to increase the reserve ratio of the Bank Insurance Fund to at least 1.25% of insured deposits or a higher percentage as determined to be justified by the FDIC.

The FDIC has promulgated implementing regulations that base an institution’s risk category partly upon whether the institution is well capitalized (“1”), adequately capitalized (“2”) or less than adequately capitalized (“3”), as defined under the Prompt Corrective Action Regulations described above. In addition, each insured depository institution is assigned to one of three “supervisory subgroups.” Subgroup “A” institutions are financially sound institutions with few minor weaknesses, subgroup “B” institutions demonstrate weaknesses which, if not corrected, could result in significant deterioration, and subgroup “C” institutions are those as to which there is a substantial probability that the FDIC will suffer a loss in connection with the institution unless effective action is taken to correct the areas of weakness. Based on the current capital levels the Corporation is categorized as a well-capitalized institution.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (the “GLBA”) implemented major changes to the statutory framework for providing banking and other financial services in the United States. The GLBA, among other things, eliminated many of the restrictions on affiliations among banks and securities firms, insurance firms and other financial service providers. A bank holding company that qualifies as a financial holding company will be permitted to engage in activities that are financial in nature or incidental or complimentary to financial activities. The activities that the GLBA expressly lists as financial in nature include insurance underwriting, sales and brokerage activities, providing financial and investment advisory services, underwriting services and limited merchant banking activities.

To become eligible for these expanded activities, a bank holding company must qualify as a financial holding company. To qualify as a financial holding company, each insured depository institution controlled by the bank holding company must be well-capitalized, well-managed and have at least a satisfactory rating under the CRA (discussed below). In addition, the bank holding company must file with the Federal Reserve a declaration of its intention to become a financial holding company. While the Corporation satisfies these requirements, the Corporation has not elected for various reasons to be treated as a financial holding company under the GLBA.

We do not believe that the GLBA has had a material adverse impact on the Corporation’s or the Bank’s operations. To the extent that it allows banks, securities firms and insurance firms to affiliate, the financial services industry may experience further consolidation. The GLBA may have the result of increasing competition that we face from larger institutions and other companies offering financial products and services, many of which may have substantially greater financial resources.

The GLBA and certain other regulations issued by federal banking agencies also provide new protections against the transfer and use by financial institutions of consumer nonpublic personal information. A financial institution must provide to its customers, at the beginning of the customer relationship and annually thereafter, the institution’s policies and procedures regarding the handling of customers’ nonpublic personal financial information. These privacy provisions generally prohibit a financial institution from providing a customer’s personal financial information to unaffiliated third parties unless the institution discloses to the customer that the information may be so provided and the customer is given the opportunity to opt out of such disclosure.

Community Reinvestment Act. The Bank is subject to the requirements of the Community Reinvestment Act (the “CRA”). The CRA imposes on financial institutions an affirmative and ongoing obligation to meet the credit needs of their local communities, including low and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with the safe and sound operation of those institutions. A financial institution’s efforts in meeting community credit needs currently are evaluated as part of the examination process pursuant to twelve assessment factors. These factors also are considered in evaluating mergers, acquisitions and applications to open a branch or facility.

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Atlanta. The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Atlanta, which is one of twelve regional FHLBS that provide funding to their members for making housing loans as well as for affordable housing and community development lending. Each FHLB serves as a reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region. It is funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB System. It makes loans to members (i.e., advances) in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors of the FHLB. As a member the Bank is required to purchase and maintain stock in the FHLB in an amount equal to at least 5% of the aggregate outstanding advances made by the FHLB to the Bank.

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Mortgage Banking Regulation. The Bank’s mortgage banking subsidiary is subject to the rules and regulations of, and examination by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), the Federal Housing Administration, the Veterans Administration and state regulatory authorities with respect to originating, processing and selling mortgage loans. Those rules and regulations, among other things, establish standards for loan origination, prohibit discrimination, provide for inspections and appraisals of property, require credit reports on prospective borrowers and, in some cases, restrict certain loan features, and fix maximum interest rates and fees. In addition to other federal laws, mortgage origination activities are subject to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Truth-in-Lending Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and Home Ownership Equity Protection Act, and the regulations promulgated there under. These laws prohibit discrimination, require the disclosure of certain basic information to mortgagors concerning credit and settlement costs, limit payment for settlement services to the reasonable value of the services rendered and require the maintenance and disclosure of information regarding the disposition of mortgage applications based on race, gender, geographical distribution and income level.

USA PATRIOT Act. The USA PATRIOT Act became effective on October 26, 2001 and provides for the facilitation of information sharing among governmental entities and financial institutions for the purpose of combating terrorism and money laundering. Among other provisions, the USA PATRIOT Act permits financial institutions, upon providing notice to the United States Treasury, to share information with one another in order to better identify and report to the federal government concerning activities that may involve money laundering or terrorists’ activities. The USA PATRIOT Act is considered a significant banking law in terms of information disclosure regarding certain customer transactions. Although it does create a reporting obligation, the Bank does not expect the USA PATRIOT Act to materially affect its products, services or other business activities.

Reporting Terrorist Activities. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) has sent, and will send, our banking regulatory agencies lists of the names of persons suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. The Bank has been requested, and will be requested, to search its records for any relationships or transactions with persons on those lists. If the Bank finds any relationships or transactions, it must file a suspicious activity report and contact the FBI.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), which is a division of the Department of the Treasury is responsible for helping to insure that United States entities do not engage in transactions with “enemies” of the United States, as defined by various Executive Orders and Acts of Congress. OFAC has sent, and will send, our banking regulatory agencies lists of names of persons and organizations suspected of aiding, harboring or engaging in terrorist acts. If the Bank finds a name on any transaction, account or wire transfer that is on an OFAC list, it must freeze such account, file a suspicious activity report and notify the FBI. The Bank has appointed an OFAC compliance officer to oversee the inspection of its accounts and the filing of any notifications. The Bank actively checks high-risk OFAC areas such as new accounts, wire transfers and customer files. The Bank performs these checks utilizing software, which is updated each time a modification is made to the lists provided by OFAC and other agencies of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.

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ITEM 2 — PROPERTIES

The Bank and the Mortgage Corporation leases offices that are used in the normal course of business. The principal executive office of the Corporation, Bank and Mortgage Corporation is owned by Access Real Estate LLC, a subsidiary of the Bank and is located at 1800 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, Virginia. The Bank leases offices in Chantilly and Vienna, Virginia. The Mortgage Corporation leases offices in Vienna, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Roanoke and Staunton, Virginia. The Mortgage Corporation leases two offices in Maryland located at Crofton and Westminster in addition to the offices in Florida, Tennessee and Colorado.

ITEM 3 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Bank is a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management is of the opinion that these legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Corporations’ financial condition or results of operations. From time to time the Bank may initiate legal actions against borrowers in connection with collecting defaulted loans. Such actions are not considered material by management unless otherwise disclosed.

ITEM 4 — SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter ended December 31, 2004.

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PART II

ITEM 5 – MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

In July 2004, Access National Corporations’ common stock became listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotations (“NASDAQ”) national market system and is quoted under the symbol of “ANCX”

Set forth below is certain financial information relating to the Corporation’s common stock price history. Prices for the third and fourth quarter of 2004 reflect transactions executed on NASDAQ. The stock prices prior to the third quarter of 2004 reflect the prices paid in the indicated periods in the actual private trades of which the Corporation is aware. There may have been other transactions of which the Corporation is unaware. Due to the limited volume of trading in the Corporation’s common stock, these transactions do not necessarily reflect the intrinsic or market value of the stock at the time they were completed.

                                                 
    2004     2003     2002  
    High     Low     High     Low     High     Low  
First Quarter
  $ 16.00     $ 14.00     $ 10.00     $ 9.33     $ 6.75     $ 6.67  
Second Quarter
  $ 16.00     $ 14.00     $ 14.00     $ 10.00     $ 6.75     $ 6.67  
Third Quarter
  $ 14.95     $ 12.75     $ 15.00     $ 13.00     $ 7.33     $ 6.33  
Fourth Quarter
  $ 14.27     $ 13.01     $ 16.00     $ 14.00     $ 8.67     $ 6.33  


    *Prices have been adjusted for all stock splits and dividends.

As of March 23, 2005, the Corporation had 3,959,324 outstanding shares of Common Stock, par value $1.67 per share, held by approximately 400 shareholders of record.

The Corporation has not declared any cash dividends. Payment of dividends is at the discretion of the Corporation’s Board of Directors, is subject to various federal and state, regulatory limitations, and is dependent upon the overall performance and capital requirements of the Corporation.

On April 10, 2002 the Bank issued 7,500 restricted shares (22,500 adjusted) of common stock (with a market value of approximately $150,000) in exchange for 100% of the shares of Commercial Finance Corporation (now known as Access National Leasing Corporation). These shares of common stock were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 due to the Bank’s status as a National Bank. These shares were subsequently cancelled.

On April 15, 2002 the Bank sold 162,500 (487,500 adjusted, 3,000 of which were subsequently forfeited) shares of its common stock under a rights offering to existing shareholders and employees at a price of $18.00 per share and a par value of $5.00 ($6.00 and $1.67 adjusted). The total offering price was $2,925,000. The offering was not underwritten and there were no underwriters’ discounts or commissions. A Series B warrant to purchase one share of common stock accompanied each share purchased, for a total of 162,500 (487,500 adjusted) Series B warrants issued in this rights offering. The Series B warrants were exercisable immediately at an exercise price of $20.00 per share at any time to and including June 4, 2004. In June 2004, 97% of the Series B Warrants were exercised that resulted in proceeds to the Corporation of $3.1 million. Both the shares of common stock and the Series B warrants were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 due to the Bank’s status as a National Bank.

On July 30, 2002, Access National Capital Trust I, a Delaware business trust and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access National Corporation, issued $4.0 million of Floating Rate Capital Securities in a private placement transaction with an accredited investor (in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) and $125,000 of Floating Rate Common Securities to Access National Corporation. Proceeds from the issuance of both the Floating Rate Capital Securities and the Floating Rate Common Securities were immediately used by Access National Capital Trust I to purchase $4.125

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million of Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures maturing on September 30, 2032 from Access National Corporation. Access National Corporation paid commissions of $120,000 in connection with the sale of the Floating Rate Capital Securities.

On September 30, 2003, Access National Capital Trust II, a Delaware business trust and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access National Corporation, issued $6.0 million of Floating Rate Capital Securities in a private placement transaction with an accredited investor (in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) and $186,000 of Floating Rate Common Securities to Access National Corporation. Proceeds from the issuance of both the Floating Rate Capital Securities and the Floating Rate Common Securities were immediately used by Access National Capital Trust II to purchase $6.186 million of Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures maturing on December 31, 2033 from Access National Corporation. Access National Corporation paid commissions of $144,000 in connection with the sale of the Floating Rate Capital Securities.

At December 31, 2004 there are 524,610 outstanding Series A warrants. The Series A warrants were issued by the Bank in December 1999 to th e organizing shareholders of the Bank (in conjunction with the organization of the Bank) and the shareholders of Mortgage Investment Company (in conjunction with the acquisition by the Bank of Mortgage Investment Company). Each Series A warrant is exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $3.33. As of December 31, 2004, 524,610 of the Series A warrants had vested and were exercisable.

On June 1, 2003, the Corporation issued a 3 for 1 stock split. The authorized shares of common stock increased from 10,000,000 to 30,000,000 and par value decreased from $5.00 to $1.67.

On June 13, 2003, the Corporation exchanged all of its shares in Commercial Finance Corporation for the return of 7,500 shares of Access National Corporation’s common stock issued in connection with the April 10, 2002 transaction listed above.

On June 4, 2004, 473,253 shares were issued at a par value of $1.67. These shares represent the exercise of warrants issued in conjunction with the April 15, 2002 rights offering. This resulted in a capital injection to the Corporation of $3.1 million.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2004

         
Total Number of Shares Purchased   Average Price Paid Per Share  
24,969
  $ 14.39  
 
     
24,969
  $ 14.39  
 
     

During the fourth quarter of 2004 the Corporation repurchased 5,617 shares of restricted stock from former employees. The Corporation also repurchased 18,370 shares of unrestricted stock from a former employee. These transactions were executed at the existing market price.

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ITEM 6 – SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Information relating to selected financial data is in Table 1.

ITEM 7 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide an overview of the significant factors affecting the financial condition and the results of operations of Access National Corporation and subsidiary (the “Corporation”) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with this discussion and analysis.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this Annual Report on Form 10-K may contain forward-looking statements. For this purpose, any statements contained herein, including documents incorporated by reference, that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include discussions as to our expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives and future financial or other performance or assumptions concerning matters discussed in this document. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “ anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends” or other words of similar meaning. You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from historical results or those anticipated by such statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation include, but are not limited to, changes in: interest rates, general economic conditions, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, U.S. Treasury and the FRB, the economy of Northern Virginia, including governmental spending and real estate markets, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, and accounting principles, policies and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

The Corporation’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The financial information contained within our statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. Actual losses could differ significantly from the historical factors that we monitor. Additionally, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of our transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact our transactions could change.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in our loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principals of accounting: (i) SFAS 5 Accounting for Contingencies, which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimatable and (ii) SFAS 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance.

An allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based upon industry standards, known risk characteristics, management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of loan activity. Such evaluation considers among other factors, the estimated market value of the underlying collateral, and current economic conditions. . For further information about our practices with respect to allowance for loan losses, please see the subsection “Loans” below.

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Derivative Financial Instruments
Access National Mortgage Corporation carries all derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” as amended (“Statement 133”), provides specific accounting provisions for derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting. The Mortgage Corporation has not elected to apply hedge accounting to its derivative instruments as provided in Statement 133.

See Notes 1, 10 and 11 to the financial statements for additional information on Derivatives.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

Asset Summary

The Corporation completed its fifth year of operation continuing its trend of significant growth in assets. Total assets at December 31, 2004 were $420.0 million, an increase of $162.7 million. The growth in assets is comprised of a $103.3 million increase in loans held for investment, a $6.5 million increase in loans held for sale, a $28.2 million increase in investment securities and a $24.4 million increase in cash and interest bearing balances. Total assets averaged $341.1 in 2004, approximately $77.7 million higher than total average assets for 2003.

The growth in assets was funded by a $33.9 million increase in non interest bearing deposits, a $74.7 million increase in savings and interest bearing deposits and a $10.6 million increase in time deposits. Short term borrowings increased $26.0 million and long term borrowings increased $12.0 million. Shareholders equity increased $6.2 million resulting from net income of $3.3 million, the exercise of warrants and options net of stock repurchased amounting to $3.3 million less the unrealized holdings loss relating to investments available for sale of $0.1 million.

Management plans to pursue continued growth in our asset base through the productivity of our existing Loan Officers and Client Service personnel that we employ to establish and maintain banking relationships with clients and prospects in our target market. Management also plans to expand its Loan officer and Client Service personnel to further drive growth. Successful expansion of these relationships increases the volume of loans and deposits on our books and creates mortgage origination / fee income opportunities.

The following discussions by major categories explain the changes in financial condition in more detail.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consisting of cash and due from banks and interest bearing deposits in other banks totaled $30.5 million at December 31, 2004 compared to $6.1 million in 2003, an increase of $24.4 million. The increase was due in part to an increase in deposits associated with business operating accounts and the receipt of funds from the sale of loans.

Investment Securities

The Corporation’s securities portfolio is comprised of U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. Government Agency securities, mortgage backed securities, Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock. At December 31, 2004 the securities portfolio totaled $51.4 million, up from $23.2 million in 2003. The increase in investments is due to the increase in deposits. All securities were classified as available for sale. The Financial Accounting Standards Board requires that securities classified as available for sale be accounted for at fair market value. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded directly to a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The Corporation’s securities classified as available for sale had an unrealized loss net of deferred taxes of $7 thousand on December 31, 2004. Table 3, Securities Available for Sale presents the types, amounts and maturity distribution of the securities portfolio.

Loans

Loans held for investment increased approximately $103.3 million to $292.6 million. Commercial loans grew by approximately $16.7 million, a 52.5% increase over last year. Loans secured by commercial real estate loans increased $27.8 million, a 40.2% increase over 2003. The growth in commercial loan products reflects the Corporations commitment to serving the needs of the business and professional community. Our commercial loan officers have established professional relationships with our clients and we are responsive to their credit and other financial needs. This relationship with our clients is responsible for generating new referrals and provides the basis for continued growth. Real estate construction loans increased $19.3 million over last year representing an increase of 140.3%. This loan category is comprised of construction and land development loans, primarily for one to four family residences. The growth is reflective of the current housing environment in our market. Residential real estate loans increased $39.6 million, a 53.6% increase over 2003. This increase is largely attributable to management’s decision to increase the Bank’s variable rate mortgage portfolio and consists of adjustable rate mortgage loans originated by and purchased from the Mortgage Corporation. Consumer loans decreased from $821 thousand to $723 thousand in 2004 as a result of payoffs. The Bank concentrates on providing banking services to the small to medium sized businesses and professionals in our market area. The Bank also offers a complete line of consumer lending products, primarily as a service to the affiliates of our commercial and professional clients. The Bank does not, however, actively market its consumer products at this time, which accounts for the nominal amount of consumer type loans.

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Loans held for sale totaled $36.2 million at December 31, 2004 compared to $29.8 million in 2003, an increase of $6.4 million. The increase in loans held for sale is attributable to a change in the way the Mortgage Corporation markets its loans. In 2003 loans were being delivered to investors on a loan by loan basis whereas in 2004 loans are being accumulated, sold and delivered as a pool of loans. This process improves the pricing on the loans. Overall, volume of loan originations was down from 2003 by 37%. Contributing to the decline in loan origination was the closure of four branches as a result of restructuring the branch network. The Mortgage Corporation expects to increase its local presence in 2005.

Management is optimistic that the Bank will experience continued growth in 2005 as a result of continued expansion of the lending staff, a larger business base, better name recognition and a growing reputation for being able to serve the needs of the small to medium size businesses and professionals in our community. We expect that in 2005, the Mortgage Corporation will increase its loan production as a result of increasing its presence in the local area.

Table 4, The Loan Portfolio, presents the major classifications and maturity distribution of loans held for investment at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

Allowance for Loan Losses

For the year ended December 31, 2004, the allowance for loan loss was $4.0 million, an increase of 56.7% over the $2.6 million at the prior year-end. The increase is attributed to the 54.5% increase in the Loan Portfolio as well as a detailed analysis of risk and loss potential within the portfolio as a whole. Although actual loan losses have been insignificant, our senior credit management, with over 60 years in collective experience in managing similar portfolios in our marketplace, concluded the amount of our reserve and the methodology applied to arrive at the amount of the reserve is justified and appropriate due to the lack of seasoning of the portfolio, the relatively large dollar amount of a relatively small number of loans, portfolio growth, staffing changes and trend analysis. Outside of our own analysis, our reserve adequacy and methodology are reviewed on a regular basis by, internal audit program, and bank regulators and such reviews have not resulted in any material adjustment to the reserve.

The Bank, after five years of operations, does not have a meaningful history of charge offs with which to establish trends in loan losses by loan classifications. As of December 31, 2004 the total net charge offs for the five years was less than $19 thousand dollars. The overall allowance for loan losses is equivalent to approximately 1.37% of total loans held for investment. The schedule in Table 6, Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses, reflects the allocation by the different loan types. The methodology as to how the allowance was derived is a combination of specific allocations and percentages allocation of the unallocated portion of the allowance for loan losses, as discussed below. The Bank has developed a comprehensive risk weighting system based on individual loan characteristics that enables the Bank to allocate the composition of the allowance for loan losses by types of loans.

The allowance for loan losses increased $1.5 million in 2004 or approximately 56.7% over 2003. Total loans increased $103.3 million in 2004, an increase of 54.5%. The allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2004 was 1.37 % of total loans compared to 1.35% in 2003. The allowance for Commercial loans as a percent of the total Commercial loans amounted to 3.0%, compared to 1.6% in 2003. The allowance for Commercial Real Estate loans was 1.27% of total Commercial Real Estate loans in 2003 compared to 1.52% in 2003. The allowance for Residential Real Estate loans as a percent of total Residential Real Estate loans was 0.76% in 2004 compared to 1.05% in 2003. Net charge offs from inception through December 31 2004 have totaled less than $19 thousand. Since the bank does not have a meaningful charge off experience, changes in the composition of the allowance for loan losses are due to volume and changes in individual risk ratings on new loans.

The loss risk of each loan within a particular classification, however, is not the same. The methodology for arriving at the allowance is not dictated by loan classification. The methodology as to how the allowance was derived is detailed below. Unallocated amounts included in the allowance for loan losses have been applied to the loan classifications on a percentage basis.

Adequacy of the reserve is assessed, and appropriate expense and charge offs are taken, no less frequently than at the close of each fiscal quarter end. The methodology by which we systematically determine the amount of our reserve is set forth by the Board of Directors in our Credit Policy. Under this Policy, our Chief Credit Officer is charged with ensuring that each loan is individually evaluated and the portfolio characteristics are evaluated to arrive at an appropriate aggregate reserve. The results of the analysis are documented, reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors no less than quarterly. The following

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elements are considered in this analysis: loss estimates on specific problem credits (the “Specific Reserve”) , individual loan risk ratings, lending staff changes, loan review and board oversight, loan policies and procedures, portfolio trends with respect to volume, delinquency, composition/concentrations of credit, risk rating migration, levels of classified credit, off-balance sheet credit exposure, any other factors considered relevant from time to time (the “General Reserve”) and, finally, an “Unallocated Reserve” to cover any unforeseen factors not considered above in the appropriate magnitude. Each of the reserve components, General, Specific and Unallocated are discussed in further detail below.

With respect to the General Reserve, all loans are graded or “Risk Rated” individually for loss potential at the time of origination and as warranted thereafter, but no less frequently than quarterly. Loss potential factors are applied based upon a blend of the following criteria: our own direct experience at this bank; our collective management experience in administering similar loan portfolios in the market for over 60 years; and peer data contained in statistical releases issued by both the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Although looking only at peer data and the bank’s historically low write-offs would suggest a lower loan loss allowance, our management’s experience with similar portfolios in the same market combined with the fact that our portfolio is relatively unseasoned, justify a conservative approach in contemplating external statistical resources. Accordingly, management’s collective experience at this bank and other banks is the most heavily weighted criterion, and the weighting is subjective and varies by loan type, amount, collateral, structure, and repayment terms. Prevailing economic condition generally and within each individual borrower’s business sector are considered, as well as any changes in the borrower’s own financial position and, in the case of commercial loans, management structure and business operations. As of December 31, 2004 our evaluation of these factors supported approximately 86.4% of the total loss reserve. As our portfolio ages and we gain more direct experience, the direct experience will weigh more heavily in our evaluation.

When deterioration develops in an individual credit, the loan is placed on a “Watch List” and the loan is monitored more closely. All loans on the watch list are evaluated for specific loss potential based upon either an evaluation of the liquidated value of the collateral or cash flow deficiencies. If management believes that, with respect to a specific loan, an impaired source of repayment, collateral impairment or a change in a debtor’s financial condition presents a heightened risk of non-performance of a particular loan, a portion of the reserve may be specifically allocated to that individual loan. The aggregation of this loan by loan loss analysis comprises the “Specific Reserve” and accounted for approximately 22.1% of the total loss reserve. For 2004, this Specific Reserve relates to five loans totaling $2.2 million as of December 31, 2004 that were assigned additional reserves based on an evaluation of the established primary and secondary sources of repayment, which suggested a potential degradation in those sources of repayment.

The Unallocated Reserve is maintained to absorb risk factors outside of the General and Specific Allocations. Maximum and minimum target limits are established by us on a quarterly basis for the Unallocated Reserve. As of December 31, 2004 the threshold range for this component was 0.02% to 0.75% of the total loan portfolio and accounted for approximately 13.6% of the total loss reserve.

Nonperforming Loans And Past Due

At December 31, 2004 there were five loans in non accrual status totaling $2.2 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2004 one loan in the amount of $542 thousand was paid in full. Non accrual loans are carefully monitored and specific reserves established as necessary to ensure any estimated loss can be absorbed by the designated reserve. Over $888 thousand of the loss reserve was dedicated as specific reserve to these non-performing loans. In management’s estimate the specific reserve for these loans will be adequate to absorb reasonably foreseeable losses. Management actively works with the borrowers to maximize potential for repayment and reports on the status of the same to the Board of Directors, no less than on a monthly basis.

As of December 31, 2004 no accruing loans were past due more than 90 day.

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Deposits

Deposits are the primary source of funding loan growth. Average deposits totaled $235.4 million, a 15.48% increase over 2003. Deposits totaled $317.4 million on December 31, 2004, compared to $198.2 million on December 31, 2003, an increase of $119.2 million. Table 7, Average Deposits and Average Rates Paid, reflects the composition of deposits and interest rates.

Deposits have grown as a result of our increasing client base. Most of our core depositors are borrowers or accounts related to borrowers. Based upon FDIC statistical data, our core deposits expanded to 55.9% of the total deposit base at year end 2004, compared to 53.6% at year end 2003. In an effort to further expand reach to local depositors and further diversify funding sources, we embarked on a promotional program by offering attractive rates on Money Market accounts in the fourth quarter of 2004. As of December 31, 2004, Money Market account balances comprised 29.5% of total deposits, compared to 10.6% at year end 2003. We expect to continue this program but will adjust or discontinue it at any time based upon our constant monitoring of the economic environment, activity in other core account categories and other alternative and proven funding.

Borrowings

Borrowed funds consist of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, subordinated debentures (trust preferred), securities sold under agreement to repurchase, federal funds purchased and commercial paper. At December 31, 2004 borrowed funds totaled $74.4 million compared to $36.3 million in 2003. Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $34.0 million from 2003. The Corporation utilizes short term advances for supplementing the Mortgage Corporation’s funding requirements. Long term advances are used to match fundings and to lock in spreads on Bank term loans. Table 10 provides a break down of all borrowed funds.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity increased $6.2 million during 2004, primarily due to an increase in retained earnings as a result of current year net income of $3.3 million and the issuance of 479,714 shares of common stock net of shares retired. Of this amount 473,253 shares were issued as a result of warrants from the 2002 rights offering being exercised. A strong capital position is vital to the continued profitability of the Corporation. It also promotes depositor and investor confidence and provides a solid foundation for the future growth of the organization.

Banking regulators have defined minimum regulatory capital ratio that the Corporation and the Bank are required to maintain. These risk based capital guidelines take into consideration risk factors, as defined by the banking regulators, associated with various categories of assets, both on and off the balance sheet. Both the Corporation and Bank are classified as Well Capitalized, which is the highest rating. Table 11 Risk Based Capital Analysis, outlines the regulatory components of capital and risk based capital ratios.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Summary

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2004 totaled $3.3 million and includes extraordinary income of $330 thousand, net of taxes. The extraordinary income resulted from the excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the purchase price of United First Mortgage Inc. Net income compared to 2003 was down 13.1%, primarily due to a 37% decline in mortgage loan originations. Assets totaled $420.0 million on December 31, 2004, up from $257.4 million in 2003, an increase of approximately 63.2%. Total deposits grew by $119.2 million to $317.4 million at December 31, 2004. Loans held for investment totaled $292.6 million at December 31, 2004 compared to $189.3 million in 2003, an increase of approximately 54.5%. The growth in loans was funded by deposit growth and borrowed funds. Return on average assets decreased from 1.45% in 2003 to 0.97% in 2004 due to the larger average asset base. Return on average equity decreased to 14.48% in 2004 from 20.48% in 2003 reflecting the increased number of shares. Diluted earnings per share for 2004 were $.72 down from the $.87 reported last year. See Table 1 Summary Financial Data.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, the principal source of bank earnings, is the amount of income generated by earning assets (primarily loans and investment securities) less the interest expense incurred on interest bearing liabilities (primarily deposits) used to fund earning assets. During 2004 our net interest margin increased 6 basis points from 3.58% in 2003 to 3.64% in 2004. Table 2 Yield on Average Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest Bearing Liabilities summarizes the major components of net interest income for the past three years and also provides yields and average balances.

Net interest income increased in 2004 to $11.7 million compared to $9.1 million in 2003. Net interest income depends upon the volume of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the associated rates. Average interest earning assets increased $65.8 million over the $255.5 million in 2003. The increase is primarily due to the growth in average loans which increased $62.2 million. The yield on earning assets increased from 5.50% in 2003 to 5.67% in 2004 reflecting an increase in yield on all earning asset categories and reflects the current rate environment. See Table 2A Volume and Rate Analysis for the past three years.

Total interest expense increased $1.6 million over the total of $4.9 million in 2003 as a result of increases in interest bearing deposits and increased interest expense on borrowings. Total interest bearing deposits averaged $159.5 million in 2004 compared to $143.3 million in 2003. Borrowed funds averaged $79.7 million in 2004 compared to $36.0 million in 2003. The increase in deposits and borrowings funded the growth in earning assets. The average cost of interest bearing liabilities was 2.73% in 2004 and 2003.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses charged to operating expense was $1.5 million in 2004 compared to $526 thousand in 2003. The 178% increase in expense is a result of the 54.5% increase in Loans Held for Investment as well as the quarterly application of the credit risk rating system used to assess the adequacy of the loss reserve explained previously in detail under “Allowance for Loan Losses. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio based on the evaluation as of December 31, 2004. In general, we expect the base level of provision for loan loss expense to be commensurate with the increase in the Loans Held for Investment, tempered more or less with our assessment of the underlying credit risk in the portfolio as explained previously in detail.

Non Interest Income

Non-interest income consists of revenue generated from a broad range of financial services and activities. The Mortgage Corporation provides the most significant contributions towards non-interest income. Total non interest income was $26.0 million in 2004 compared to $33.8 million in 2003, a decrease of $7.8 million. Gains on the sale of loans originated by the Mortgage Corporation totaled $20.0 million in 2004, compared to $27.8 million in 2003. Mortgage broker fees amounted to $4.6 million in 2004 and $4.9 million in 2003. The decreases are primarily due to changes in the general market conditions. 2003 was a record year for the overall mortgage industry as a result of unprecedented refinancing activity fueled by record low levels of interest rates.

We do not expect the level of activity in the near future to return to the levels experienced in 2003. We view the 2004 non-interest income as a more normal level of activity. The volume of our Mortgage Corporation is subject to many cyclical risks

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against which we actively manage. Volume and the accompanying non-interest income are subject to the risks associated with the general interest rate environment as well as the new home and resale activity of the residential real estate market in the communities we serve.

Non Interest Expense

Non interest expense totaled $31.6 million in 2004 compared to $36.4 million in 2003, a decrease of $4.8 million or 13.2% over 2003. Salaries and benefits total $18.6 million and comprise 59.0% of total non operating expense. Salaries and benefits decreased approximately $2.8 million, a 12.9% decrease from 2003. This decrease is due the decrease in commissions and salaries at the Mortgage Corporation and reflects the decrease in loan originations and the closure of four offices. 78.6% of the total salaries expense is attributable to the Mortgage Corporation and 21.4% attributable to bank. The majority of compensation expense for the Mortgage Corporation is variable with loan origination volume. Mortgage loan originations decreased from $1.240 billion in 2003 to $780 million in 2004, a 37% decrease.

Other operating expense decreased approximately $2.4 million from $12.9 million in 2003 to $10.5 million in 2004, an 18.1% decrease. The decrease is likewise attributable to the Mortgage Corporation and reflects the decrease in loan volumes. A significant portion of the other operating expense of the Mortgage Corporation is variable with loan origination volume. Other operating expense is comprised of advertising, investor fees, management fees, other settlement fees, and other marketing expense.

As noted above, we view the mortgage origination volume and resultant non-interest income of 2004 more representative of normal activity over 2003, which was unusually high. The future of related non-interest expense will behave accordingly.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense decreased $510 thousand, or 23.9%, over last year primarily as a result of decrease in net income. Note 8 to the financial statements show the components of Federal Income tax.

We expect to continue to accrue and pay taxes in accordance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. Many of our competitors, primarily federal and state credit unions, are exempt from the taxation against which we are subjected. The corporation’s effective tax rate was 35% in 2004 compared to 36% in 2003.

Quarterly Results

The quarterly financial data detailed in Table 1A is helpful in illustrating our strategy outlined under the description of our business. On a macro basis, earnings of the bank segment has been on a steadily increasing trend over the last several years while contribution from the mortgage segment has varied based upon the cyclical factors described previously. The segment reporting chart in the financial statements reveals the banking segment accounting for 70% of pre-tax income in 2004, compared to 40% in 2003 and 15% in 2002. This overall trend in the context of our strategy needs to be considered when evaluating the quarterly activity.

Liquidity Management

Liquidity is the ability of the Corporation to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities. Liquidity management involves maintaining the Corporation’s ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of both depositors and borrowers.

Asset and liability management functions not only serve to assure adequate liquidity in order to meet the needs of the Corporation’s customers, but also to maintain an appropriate balance between interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities so that the Corporation can earn an appropriate return for its shareholders.

The asset portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity primarily through loan principal repayments and maturities of investment securities. Other short-term investments such as Federal Funds sold and maturing interest bearing deposits with other banks are additional sources of liquidity funding. At December 31, 2004, overnight interest bearing balances totaled $19.5 million and securities available for sale totaled $51.4 million.

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The liability portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity through various interest bearing and non interest bearing deposit accounts, Federal Funds purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other short-term borrowings. At December 31, 2004, the Corporation had a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta totaling $116.9 million and outstanding variable rate loans of $27.0 million, and an additional $27.0 million in term loans at fixed rates ranging from 2.70% to 4.97% leaving $62.9 million available on the line. In addition to the line of credit at the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Bank and its mortgage bank subsidiary also issue repurchase agreements and commercial paper. As of December 31, 2004, outstanding repurchase agreements totaled $2.8 million and commercial paper issued amounted to $7.2 million. The interest rate on these instruments is variable and subject to change daily. The Bank also maintains Federal Funds lines of credit with its correspondent banks and, at December 31, 2004, these lines amounted to $16.6 million. The Corporation also has $10.3 million in subordinated debentures to support the growth of the organization. The table below presents the Corporation’s contractual obligation and scheduled payment amounts due at various intervals over the next three years and beyond, as of December 31, 2004. Table 10, Borrowed Funds Distribution, outlines the composition of borrowed funds for 2004, 2003 and 2002.

Contractual Obligations

                                 
    Payments Due By Period  
    December 31, 2004  
    Less Than     1 - 3     More Than        
    1 Year     Years     3 Years     Total  
    (In Thousands)  
FHLB Advances
  $ 27,000     $     $     $ 27,000  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    2,862                   2,862  
FHLB long term Borrowings
    4,214       18,143       4,643       27,000  
Other short-term borrowings
    7,217                   7,217  
Subordinated debentures
    10,311                   10,311  
Leases
    538       842       870       2,250  
 
                       
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 52,142     $ 18,985     $ 5,513     $ 76,640  
 
                       

The Corporation funded the growth in interest earning assets through a combination of non-interest bearing deposits, interest bearing deposits, retention of earnings and borrowed funds. The Corporation expects its short and long term sources of liquidity and capital to remain adequate to support expected growth. The Bank relies on a variety of short and long term resources for liquidity from a variety of sources that substantially reduces reliance upon any single provider.

Off Balance Sheet Items

During the ordinary course of business, the Bank issues commitments to extend credit and, at December 31, 2004, these commitments amounted to $15.3 million. These commitments do not necessarily represent cash requirements, since many commitments are expected to expire without being drawn on.

At December 31, 2004 the Bank had approximately $45.3 million in unfunded lines of credit. These lines of credit, if drawn upon, would be funded from routine cash flows. Cash flows from financing activities, which includes deposit growth and borrowing, generated over $160.3 million.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No.46 (revised December 2003) Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46R), which addresses how a business enterprise should evaluate whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity. Access National Corporation has determined that the provisions of FIN 46R required the de-consolidation of the subsidiary trusts which issued guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in subordinated debentures (Trust Preferred Securities). Prior to the adoption of FIN 46R the Corporation consolidated the trusts and the balance sheet included the guaranteed beneficial interest in the subordinated debentures of the trusts. At the adoption of FIN 46R, the trusts were de-consolidated and the junior subordinated debentures of Access National Corporation owned by the subsidiary trusts were recorded. Application of FIN 46R to its investment in subsidiary trusts did not materially impact the financial statements of the Corporation

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On March 9, 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 105, Application of Accounting Principles to Loan Commitments. SAB No. 105 requires that when a company is recognizing and valuing a loan commitment at fair value, only differences between the guaranteed interest rate in the loan commitment and a market interest rate should be included. Any expected future cash flows related to the customer relationships or loan servicing should be excluded from the fair value measurement. The expected future cash flows that are excluded from the fair value determination include anticipated fees for servicing the funded loan, late-payment charges, other ancillary fees, or other cash flows from servicing rights. The guidance in SAB No. 105 is effective for mortgage loan commitments that are accounted for as derivatives and are entered into after March 31, 2004. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the financial condition or the results of operations of the Company.

On December 15, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123R, Share-Based Payments. SFAS 123R requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. This Statement establishes the fair value method for measurement and requires all entities to apply this fair value method in accounting for share-based payment transactions. The provisions of the SFAS 123R are effective for all share-based awards granted after July 1, 2005 and to share-based awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after that date. Management does not believe the results of the adoption of this standard will differ materially from the previously disclosed pro-forma information.

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Statistical Information
The following statistical information is provided pursuant to the requirements of Guide 3, promulgated by the Securities Act of 1933:

Table # 1

Summary Financial Data

                                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002     2001     2000  
    (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  
Income Statement Data:
                                       
Net interest income
  $ 11,694     $ 9,138     $ 5,848     $ 3,115     $ 1,728  
Provision for loan losses
    1,462       526       841       720       426  
Non-interest income
    25,952       33,765       22,494       11,082       5,057  
Non-interest expense
    31,580       36,432       23,447       12,060       6,029  
Income taxes
    1,619       2,129       1,359       530       171  
 
                             
Net income before extra-ordinary items
    2,985       3,816       2,695       887       159  
Extra-ordinary income, net of income tax
    330                          
 
                             
Net Income
  $ 3,315     $ 3,816     $ 2,695     $ 887     $ 159  
 
                             
 
                                       
Per Share Data:
                                       
Earnings per share
                                       
Basic, before extra-ordinary income
  $ 0.79     $ 1.09     $ 0.82     $ 0.30     $ 0.05  
Basic
    0.88       1.09       0.82       0.30       0.05  
Diluted, before extra-ordinary-income
    0.65       0.87       0.72       0.27       0.05  
Diluted
    0.72       0.87       0.72       0.27       0.05  
Cash dividends declared
                             
Book value at period end
    6.57       5.68       4.64       3.49       3.21  
 
                                       
Balance Sheet Data:
                                       
Total assets
  $ 420,098     $ 257,390     $ 240,348     $ 132,069     $ 52,638  
Loans held for sale
    36,245       29,756       93,852       38,615       9,869  
Total loans
    292,594       189,320       114,835       68,736       30,658  
Total securities
    51,378       23,178       15,637       10,582       4,009  
Total deposits
    317,393       198,183       178,251       104,876       40,764  
Shareholders’ equity
    25,998       19,755       16,291       10,465       9,631  
Average shares outstanding, basic
    3,754,768       3,493,340       3,297,000       3,000,000       3,000,000  
Average shares outstanding, diluted
    4,577,889       4,411,186       3,739,032       3,290,994       3,014,370  
 
                                       
Performance Ratios:
                                       
Return on average assets
    0.97 %     1.45 %     1.64 %     0.98 %     0.45 %
Return on average equity
    14.48 %     20.48 %     20.17 %     8.75 %     1.66 %
Net interest margin (1)
    3.64 %     3.58 %     3.73 %     3.54 %     4.68 %
 
                                       
Asset Quality Ratios:
                                       
Allowance to period end loans
    1.37 %     1.35 %     1.78 %     1.73 %     1.60 %
Allowance to nonperforming loans
    185.07 %     310.93 %           127.87 %      
Net charge-offs to average loans
                      0.01 %      
 
                                       
Capital Ratios:
                                       
Tier I risk-based capital
    10.97 %     12.54 %     12.09 %     10.96 %     23.99 %
Total risk-based capital
    12.80 %     15.47 %     13.33 %     12.20 %     25.24 %
Leverage capital ratio
    8.83 %     10.28 %     8.12 %     8.91 %     18.61 %


(1) Net interest income divided by total average earning assets.    

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Table # 1A

The following is a summary of the results of operations for each quarter of 2004 and 2003

                                 
    First     Second     Third     Fourth  
    Quarter     Quarter     Quarter     Quarter  
    (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  
2004
                               
Total interest income
  $ 3,598     $ 4,300     $ 4,753     $ 5,574  
Total interest expense
    1,180       1,419       1,810       2,122  
Net interest income
    2,418       2,881       2,943       3,452  
Provision for loan losses
    175       204       212       871  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    2,243       2,677       2,731       2,581  
Total noninterest income
    6,261       6,781       7,133       5,777  
Total noninterest expense
    7,634       7,937       8,784       7,225  
Income tax expense
    328       513       361       417  
 
                       
Net income before extra-ordinary items
    542       1,008       719       716  
Extra-ordinary income
                330        
 
                       
Net income
  $ 542     $ 1,008     $ 1,049     $ 716  
 
                       
Earnings Per Share:
                               
Basic, before extra-ordinary income
  $ 0.16     $ 0.27     $ 0.18     $ 0.18  
Basic
    0.16       0.27       0.27       0.18  
Diluted, before extra-ordinary-income
    0.12       0.23       0.15       0.15  
Diluted
    0.12       0.23       0.22       0.15  
 
                               
2003
                               
Total interest income
  $ 3,375     $ 3,451     $ 3,742     $ 3,474  
Total interest expense
    1,278       1,155       1,236       1,235  
Net interest income
    2,097       2,296       2,506       2,239  
Provision for loan losses
    184       198       118       26  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    1,913       2,098       2,388       2,213  
Total noninterest income
    8,109       9,807       8,885       6,964  
Total noninterest expense
    8,406       9,938       9,947       8,141  
Income tax expense
    613       851       320       345  
 
                       
Net income
  $ 1,003     $ 1,116     $ 1,006     $ 691  
 
                       
Earnings Per Share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.28     $ 0.32     $ 0.29     $ 0.20  
Diluted
    0.24       0.26       0.22       0.15  

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Table # 2

Yield on Average Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities

                                                                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    Average     Income /     Yield /     Average     Income /     Yield /     Average     Income /     Yield /  
    Balance     Expense     Rate     Balance     Expense     Rate     Balance     Expense     Rate  
                   
    (Dollars In Thousands)  
Assets:
                                                                       
 
                                                                       
Interest earning assets:
                                                                       
Securities
  $ 25,385     $ 905       3.57 %   $ 14,160     $ 378       2.67 %   $ 9,384     $ 393       4.19 %
Loans
    289,225       17,228       5.96 %     227,015       13,522       5.96 %     137,654       9,531       6.92 %
Interest bearing deposits
    6,597       90       1.36 %     14,338       142       0.99 %     8,712       144       1.65 %
Federal funds sold
    118       2       1.69 %     20             0.00 %     1,043       17       1.63 %
             
Total interest earning assets
    321,325       18,225       5.67 %     255,533       14,042       5.50 %     156,793       10,085       6.43 %
Non-interest earning assets:
                                                                       
Cash and due from banks
    8,169                       5,437                       5,877                  
Premises and equipment
    8,466                       724                       580                  
Other assets
    6,138                       4,084                       2,575                  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (2,945 )                     (2,363 )                     (1,325 )                
 
                                                                 
Total non-interest earning assets
    19,828                       7,882                       7,707                  
 
                                                                 
Total Assets
  $ 341,153                     $ 263,415                     $ 164,500                  
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:
                                                                       
Interest bearing liabilities:
                                                                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 9,075     $ 93       1.02 %   $ 6,212     $ 68       1.09 %   $ 7,384     $ 165       2.23 %
Money market deposit accounts
    40,506       838       2.07 %     18,748       269       1.43 %     11,884       270       2.27 %
Savings accounts
    470       4       0.85 %     539       3       0.56 %     394       5       1.27 %
Time deposits
    109,453       3,420       3.12 %     117,803       3,626       3.08 %     77,797       3,307       4.25 %
             
Total interest-bearing deposits
    159,504       4,355       2.73 %     143,302       3,966       2.77 %     97,459       3,747       3.84 %
FHLB Advances
    44,598       662       1.48 %     10,788       175       1.62 %     8,839       207       2.34 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    2,290       25       1.09 %     1,381       9       0.65 %     2,163       24       1.11 %
Other short-term borrowings
    4,741       121       2.55 %     4,510       39       0.86 %     4,477       157       3.51 %
Long-term borrowings
    17,801       854       4.80 %     13,762       421       3.06 %                  
Subordinated debentures
    10,311       514       4.98 %     5,593       294       5.26 %     1,667       102       6.12 %
             
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    239,245       6,531       2.73 %     179,336       4,904       2.73 %     114,605       4,237       3.70 %
             
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
                                                                       
Demand deposits
    75,883                       60,538                       34,093                  
Other liabilities
    3,124                       4,904                       2,441                  
 
                                                                 
Total liabilities
    318,252                       244,778                       151,139                  
Shareholders’ Equity
    22,901                       18,637                       13,361                  
 
                                                                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:
  $ 341,153                     $ 263,415                     $ 164,500                  
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
Interest Spread
                    2.94 %                     2.77 %                     2.73 %
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
Net Interest Margin
          $ 11,694       3.64 %           $ 9,138       3.58 %           $ 5,848       3.73 %
                                     


(1) Interest spread is the average yield earned on earning assets, less the average rate incurred on interest bearing liabilities.    
 
(2) Net interest margin is net interest income, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.    
 
(3) Loan placed on nonaccrual status are included in loan balances    

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Table # 2A

Volume and Rate Analysis

                                                                         
    Years Ended December 31  
    2004 compared to 2003     2003 compared to 2002     2002 compared to 2001  
    Change Due To:     Change Due To:     Change Due To:  
    Increase /                     Increase /                     Increase /              
    (Decrease)     Volume     Rate     (Decrease)     Volume     Rate     (Decrease)     Volume     Rate  
    (In Thousands)  
Interest Earning Assets:
                                                                       
Investments
  $ 527     $ 369     $ 158     $ (15 )   $ 158     $ (173 )   $ 20     $ 128     $ (108 )
Loans
    3,706       3,699       7       3,991       5,464       (1,473 )     3,834       4,495       (661 )
Interest bearing deposits
    (52 )     (93 )     41       (2 )     69       (71 )     (112 )     47       (159 )
Federal funds sold
    2             2       (17 )     (8 )     (9 )     (6 )     13       (19 )
             
 
                                                                       
Total Increase (Decrease) in Interest Income
    4,183       3,975       208       3,957       5,683       (1,726 )     3,736       4,683       (947 )
 
                                                                       
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
                                                                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    25       30       (5 )     (97 )     (23 )     (74 )     94       114       (20 )
Money market deposit accounts
    569       410       159       (1 )     121       (122 )     67       153       (86 )
Savings accounts
    1             1       (2 )     1       (3 )     (6 )     (2 )     (4 )
Time deposits
    (206 )     (253 )     47       319       1,395       (1,076 )     861       1,695       (834 )
             
Total interest-bearing deposits
    389       187       202       219       1,494       (1,275 )     1,016       1,960       (944 )
FHLB Advances
    487       503       (16 )     (32 )     40       (72 )     158       202       (44 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    16       8       8       (15 )     (7 )     (8 )     (63 )     (18 )     (45 )
Other short-term borrowings
    82       2       80       (118 )     1       (119 )     (211 )     (133 )     (78 )
Long-term borrowings
    433       147       286       421       421                          
Subordinated debentures
    220       236       (16 )     192       208       (16 )     102       102        
             
 
                                                                       
Total Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense
    1,627       1,083       544       667       2,157       (1,490 )     1,002       2,113       (1,111 )
 
                                                                       
             
Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income
  $ 2,556     $ 2,892     $ (336 )   $ 3,290     $ 3,526     $ (236 )   $ 2,734     $ 2,570     $ 164  
             

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Table # 3

Investment Securities Available for Sale

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Investment Securities available for sale:
                       
US Treasury Securities
  $ 1,638     $ 1,692     $ 1,716  
US Government Agency Securities
    44,261       15,776       3,012  
Mortgage Backed Securities
    2,235       3,912       9,115  
Other
    3,244       1,798       1,794  
 
                 
Total Securities
  $ 51,378     $ 23,178     $ 15,637  
 
                 

Table # 3A

Investment Securities Available for Sale

                                                                 
    Maturing  
                    After One Year     After Five Years        
    Within     But Within     But Within        
    One Year     Five Years     Ten Years     Total  
    Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield  
    (In Thousands)  
Investment Securities Available for Sale (1)
                                                               
US Treasury Securities
  $           $ 1,638       3.49 %   $           $ 1,638       3.49 %
US Government Agency Securities
    1,001       4.82 %     40,770       3.53 %     2,490       4.70 %     44,261       3.62 %
Mortgage Backed Securities
                1,843       4.88 %     392       4.46 %     2,235       4.81 %
 
                                               
Total
  $ 1,001       4.82 %   $ 44,251       3.58 %   $ 2,882       4.67 %   $ 48,134       3.67 %
 
                                               


(1) Excludes Federal Reserve Bank Stock and FHLB Stock    

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Table # 4

Loan Portfolio

                                                                                 
    Year Ended December 31
    2004     2003     2002     2001     2000
            Percentage             Percentage             Percentage             Percentage             Percentage
    Amount     of Total     Amount     of Total     Amount     of Total     Amount     of Total     Amount     of Total
     
    (In Thousands)  
Commercial
  $ 48,427       16.55 %   $ 31,759       16.78 %   $ 17,324       15.09 %   $ 9,115       13.26 %     6,828       16.85 %
Commercial real estate
    96,939       33.13       69,128       36.51       41,081       35.77       26,184       38.09       13,726       33.87  
Real estate construction
    33,073       11.30       13,766       7.27       10,057       8.76       10,821       15.75       1,252       3.09  
Residential real estate
    113,432       38.77       73,846       39.01       45,591       39.70       20,724       30.15       16,994       41.93  
Consumer
    723       0.25       821       0.43       782       0.68       1,892       2.75       1,726       4.26  
     
 
                                                                               
Total loans
  $ 292,594       100.00 %   $ 189,320       100.00 %   $ 114,835       100.00 %   $ 68,736       100.00 %     40,526       100.00 %
     

Table # 4A

Loan Maturity Distribution

                                         
    December 31, 2004  
    Three Months or     Over Three Months     Over One Year     Over        
    Less     Through One Year     Through Five Years     Five Years     Total  
    (In Thousands)  
Commercial
  $ 10,919     $ 14,073     $ 18,345     $ 5,090     $ 48,427  
Commercial real estate
    3,468       6,128       31,226       56,117       96,939  
Real estate construction
    15,080       10,238       6,660       1,095       33,073  
Residential real estate
    4,951       9,512       82,211       16,758       113,432  
Consumer
    380       6       337             723  
 
                                       
 
                             
Total
  $ 34,798     $ 39,957     $ 138,779     $ 79,060     $ 292,594  
 
                             

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Table # 5

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002     2001     2000  
    (In Thousands)  
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 2,565     $ 2,048     $ 1,192     $ 489     $ 63  
 
                                       
Provision for loan losses
    1,462       526       841       720       426  
 
                                       
Chargeoffs:
                                       
Commerical
    8       11             17        
Real estate
                             
Consumer
                             
 
                             
Total chargeoffs
    8       11             17        
Recoveries:
                                       
Commerical
          2       15              
Real estate
                             
Consumer
                             
 
                             
Total recoveries
          2       15              
 
                             
Net chargeoffs
    8       9       (15 )     17        
 
                             
 
                                       
 
                             
Balance, end of period
  $ 4,019     $ 2,565     $ 2,048     $ 1,192     $ 489  
 
                             

Table # 6

Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses

                                                                                 
    Year Ended December 31
            Percentage             Percentage             Percentage             Percentage             Percentage
    2004     of total     2003     of total     2002     of total     2001     of total     2000     of total
    (Dollars In Thousands)  
Commercial
  $ 1,475       36.70 %   $ 508       19.81 %   $ 311       15.19 %   $ 244       20.47 %   $ 100       20.45 %
Commercial real estate
    1,235       30.73       1,054       41.09       797       38.92       467       39.18       192       39.26  
Real estate construction
    438       10.90       220       8.58       158       7.71       229       19.21       94       19.22  
Residential real estate
    862       21.45       772       30.10       768       37.50       172       14.43       70       14.32  
Consumer
    9       0.22       11       0.42       14       0.68       80       6.71       33       6.75  
                     
 
  $ 4,019       100.00 %   $ 2,565       100.00 %   $ 2,048       100.00 %   $ 1,192       100.00 %   $ 489       100.00 %
                     

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Table # 7

Average Deposits and Average Rates Paid

                                                                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    Average     Income /     Yield /     Average     Income /     Yield /     Average     Income /     Yield /  
    Balance     Expense     Rate     Balance     Expense     Rate     Balance     Expense     Rate  
    (In Thousands)  
Interest bearing liabilities:
                                                                       
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 9,075     $ 93       1.02 %   $ 6,212     $ 68       1.09 %   $ 7,384     $ 165       2.23 %
Money market deposit accounts
    40,506       838       2.07 %     18,748       269       1.43 %     11,884       270       2.27 %
Savings accounts
    470       4       0.85 %     539       3       0.56 %     394       5       1.27 %
Time deposits
    109,453       3,420       3.12 %     117,803       3,626       3.08 %     77,797       3,307       4.25 %
 
                                                     
Total interest-bearing deposits
    159,504       4,355       2.73 %     143,302       3,966       2.77 %     97,459       3,747       3.84 %
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
    75,883                       60,538                       34,093                  
 
                                                                 
Total deposits
  $ 235,387                     $ 203,840                     $ 131,552                  
 
                                                                 

Table # 7A

Certificate of Deposit Maturity Distribution

                                         
    December 31, 2004  
    Three months     Over three     Over six     Over        
    or less     through six months     through twelve months     twelve months     Total  
    (In Thousands)  
Less than $100,000
  $ 4,215     $ 3,822     $ 13,589     $ 15,338     $ 36,964  
Greater than or equal to $100,000
    9,525       25,429       13,074       35,019       83,047  
 
                             
 
  $ 13,740     $ 29,251     $ 26,663     $ 50,357     $ 120,011  
 
                             

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Table # 8

Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Equity

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Average total assets
  $ 341,153     $ 263,415     $ 164,500  
 
                 
 
                       
Average shareholders’ equity
  $ 22,901     $ 18,637     $ 13,361  
 
                 
 
                       
Net income
  $ 3,315     $ 3,816     $ 2,695  
 
                 
 
                       
Cash dividends declared
  $     $     $  
 
                 
 
                       
Return on average assets
    0.97 %     1.45 %     1.64 %
 
                 
 
                       
Return on average shareholders’ equity
    14.48 %     20.48 %     20.17 %
 
                 
 
                       
Average shareholders’ equity to average total assets
    6.71 %     7.08 %     8.12 %
 
                 

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Table # 9

Interest Sensitivity Analysis

                                         
    December 31, 2004  
    Maturing or Repricing  
    Within     4 - 12     1 -5     Over        
    3 Months     Months     Years     5 Years     Total  
    (In Thousands)  
Interest Earning Assets:
                                       
Securities
  $ 4,244     $     $ 44,251     $ 2,883     $ 51,378  
Loans held for sale
    36,245                         36,245  
Loans
    34,798       39,957       138,779       79,060       292,594  
Interest bearing deposits
    19,534                         19,534  
Federal funds sold
                             
 
                             
Total interest earning assets
    94,821       39,957       183,030       81,943       399,751  
 
                                       
Interest bearing liabilities:
                                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 9,040     $     $     $     $ 9,040  
Money market deposit accounts
    93,737                         93,737  
Savings accounts
    497                         497  
Time deposits & IRAs
    13,740       55,914       44,970       5,387       120,011  
 
                             
Total interest-bearing deposits
    117,014       55,914       44,970       5,387       223,285  
 
                                       
FHLB Advances
    27,000                         27,000  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    2,862                         2,862  
FHLB long-term Borrowings
                18,500       8,500       27,000  
Other short-term borrowings
    7,217                         7,217  
Subordinated debentures
    10,311                         10,311  
 
                             
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    164,404       55,914       63,470       13,887       297,675  
 
                             
 
                                       
Period Gap
  $ (69,583 )   $ (15,957 )   $ 119,560     $ 68,056     $ 102,076  
 
                             
 
                                       
Cumulative Gap
  $ (69,583 )   $ (85,540 )   $ 34,020     $ 102,076     $ 102,076  
 
                             
 
                                       
Cumulative Gap / Total Earning Assets
    -17.41 %     -21.40 %     8.51 %     25.53 %     25.53 %
 
                             

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Table # 10

Borrowed Funds Distribution

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (Dollars In Thousands)  
At Period End
                       
FHLB Advances
  $ 27,000     $ 5,000     $ 29,882  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    2,862       1,803       2,740  
Other short term borrowings
    7,217       4,253       3,763  
FHLB Long Term Borrowings
    27,000       14,965        
Subordinated debentures
    10,311       10,311       4,000  
 
                 
Total at period end
  $ 74,390     $ 36,332     $ 40,385  
 
                 
 
                       
Average Balances
                       
FHLB Advances
  $ 44,598     $ 10,788     $ 8,839  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    2,290       1,381       2,163  
Other Short term borrowings
    4,741       4,510       4,477  
FHLB Long Term Borrowings
    17,801       13,762        
Subordinated debentures
    10,311       5,593       1,667  
 
                 
Total average balance
  $ 79,741     $ 36,034     $ 17,146  
 
                 
 
                       
Average rate paid on all borrowed funds
    2.73 %     2.60 %     2.86 %
 
                 

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Table # 11

Risk Based Capital Analysis

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Tier 1 Capital:
                       
Common stock
  $ 6,608     $ 5,796     $ 5,850  
Capital surplus
    9,067       6,856       7,149  
Retained earnings
    10,330       7,015       3,199  
Subordinated Debt (Trust Preferred Debenture)
    8,500       6,500       4,000  
Disallowed Goodwill & Intangibles
                  (245 )
 
                 
Total tier 1 capital
    34,505       26,167       19,953  
 
                       
Subordinated debt not included in Tier I
    1,811       3,500          
Allowance for loan losses
    3,934       2,608       2,048  
 
                 
 
                       
Total Risk Based Capital
  $ 40,250     $ 32,275     $ 22,001  
 
                 
 
                       
Risk weighted assets
  $ 314,494     $ 208,622     $ 165,005  
 
                 
 
                       
Quarterly average assets
  $ 390,735     $ 254,539     $ 246,066  
 
                 
 
                       
Capital Ratios:
                       
Tier 1 risk based capital ratio
    10.97 %     12.54 %     12.09 %
Total risk based capital ratio
    12.80 %     15.47 %     13.33 %
Leverage ratio
    8.83 %     10.28 %     8.12 %

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ITEM 7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCUSSION ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Corporation’s market risk is composed primarily of interest rate risk. The Funds Management Committee is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position and establishes policies to monitor and coordinate the Corporation’s sources, uses and pricing of funds.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

The Corporation uses a simulation model to analyze, manage and formulate operating strategies that address net interest income sensitivity to movements in interest rates. The simulation model projects net interest income based on various interest rate scenarios over a twelve month period. The model is based on the actual maturity and re-pricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The model incorporates certain assumptions which management believes to be reasonable regarding the impact of changing interest rates and the prepayment assumption of certain assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2004. The model assumes changes in interest rates without any management intervention to change the composition of the balance sheet. The table below reflects the outcome of these analyses at December 31, 2004.According to the model run for the period ended December 31, 2004 over a twelve month period, an immediate 100 basis points increase in interest rates would result in an increase in net interest income by 9.08%. An immediate 50 basis points decline in interest rates would result in a decrease in net interest income by 1.16%. While management carefully monitors the exposure to changes in interest rates and takes actions as warranted to decrease any adverse impact, there can be no assurance about the actual effect of interest rate changes on net interest income.

                 
Rate Shock Analysis  
December 31, 2004  
    Hypothetical     Hypothetical Percentage  
Change in Federal   Percentage Change In     Change In Economic  
Funds Target Rate   Earnings     Value of Equity  
3.00%
    25.32%       -10.80%  
2.00%
    17.14%       -6.63%  
1.00%
    9.08%       -1.67%  
-0.25%
    -0.64%       0.36%  
-0.50%
    -1.16%       0.92%  
-0.75%
    -1.61%       1.66%  
-1.00%
    -2.03%       2.59%  

The Corporation’s net interest income and the fair value of its financial instruments are influenced by changes in the level of interest rates. The Corporation manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies established by its Asset/Liability Committee. The Asset Liability Committee meets periodically and has responsibility for formulating and implementing strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and earnings and reviewing interest rate sensitivity. The Corporation is Liability Sensitive. This means that within the next 12 months, cumulatively, $85.5 million more in interest bearing liabilities are maturing or re-pricing than are interest earning assets. If interest rates fall, interest expense will fall faster than interest income, and net interest income will likely increase. In a rising interest rate environment, assets will re-price more slowly than liabilities, resulting in decreased earnings. Table 9, Interest Sensitivity Analysis, reflects the maturity or re-pricing of assets and liabilities.

The Mortgage Corporation is party to mortgage rate lock commitments to fund mortgage loans at interest rates previously agreed (locked) by both the Corporation and the borrower for specified periods of time. When the borrower locks their interest rate, the Corporation effectively extends a put option to the borrower, whereby the borrower is not obligated to enter into the loan agreement, but the Corporation must honor the interest rate for the specified time period. The Corporation is exposed to interest rate risk during the accumulation of interest rate lock commitments and loans prior to sale. The Corporation utilizes either a best efforts sell forward commitment or a mandatory sell forward commitments to economically hedge the changes in fair value of the loan due to changes in market interest rates. Failure to effectively monitor, manage and hedge the interest rate risk associated with the mandatory commitments subjects the Corporation to potentially significant market risk.

Throughout the lock period the changes in the market value of interest rate lock commitments, best efforts and mandatory sell forward commitments are recorded as unrealized gains and losses and are included in the statement of operations in mortgage

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revenue. The Corporation’s management has made complex judgments in the recognition of gains and losses in connection with this activity. The Corporation utilizes a third party and its proprietary simulation model to assist in identifying and managing the risk associated with this activity. The Corporation did not have a material gain or loss representing the amount of hedge ineffectiveness during the reporting periods contained in this report.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

A bank’s asset and liability structure is substantially different from that of a non financial company in that virtually all assets and liabilities of a bank are monetary in nature. The impact of inflation on financial results depends upon the Bank’s ability to react to changes in interest rates and, by such reaction, reduce the inflationary impact on performance. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction, or at the same magnitude, as the prices of other goods and services. Management seeks to manage the relationship between interest-sensitive assets and liabilities in order to protect against wide interest rate fluctuations, including those resulting from inflation.

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ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

         
(BDO LOGO)
  BDO Seidman, LLP
Accountants and Consultants
  300 Arboreturn Place Suite 520
Richmond. Virginia 23236
Telephone : (804) 330-3092
Fax: (804) 330-7763

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Board of Directors and Stockholders Access National
Corporation Reston, Virginia

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Access National Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and the related consolidated statements of Income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporations management Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit,

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit, to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Corporation is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Access National Corporation and subsidiaries at December 31, 2004, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,

(BDO SEIDMAN, LLP)

BDO Seidman, LLP
March 10, 2005

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Access National Corporation
Reston, Virginia

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Access National Corporation and subsidiary as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Access National Corporation and subsidiary as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C.

Winchester, Virginia
February 5, 2004

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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2004 and 2003
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)

                 
    2004     2003  
Assets
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 10,998     $ 5,808  
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
    19,534       286  
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    51,378       23,178  
Loans held for sale
    36,245       29,756  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses 2004, $4,019; 2003, $2,565
    288,575       186,755  
Premises and equipment, net
    8,822       7,993  
Other assets
    4,546       3,614  
 
               
 
           
Total assets
  $ 420,098     $ 257,390  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
 
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 94,108     $ 60,219  
Savings and interest-bearing deposits
    103,274       28,528  
Time deposits
    120,011       109,436  
 
           
Total deposits
    317,393       198,183  
 
               
Short term borrowings
    37,079       11,056  
Long term borrowings
    27,000       14,965  
Subordinated debentures
    10,311       10,311  
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
    2,317       3,120  
 
           
Total liabilities
    394,100       237,635  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Common stock, par value, $1.67, authorized 30,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding, 3,957,074 in 2004 and 3,477,360 in 2003
    6,608       5,796  
Surplus
    9,067       6,856  
Retained earnings
    10,330       7,015  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
    (7 )     88  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    25,998       19,755  
 
           
 
               
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 420,098     $ 257,390  
 
           

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income

(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
Interest and Dividend Income
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 17,228     $ 13,522     $ 9,531  
Interest on federal funds sold
    2             17  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    90       142       144  
Interest and dividends on securities, taxable
    905       378       393  
 
                 
Total interest and dividend income
    18,225       14,042       10,085  
 
                 
 
                       
Interest Expense
                       
Interest on deposits
    4,355       3,966       3,747  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    808       223       181  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    854       421       207  
Interest on subordinated debentures
    514       294       102  
 
                 
Total interest expense
    6,531       4,904       4,237  
 
                 
 
                       
Net interest income
    11,694       9,138       5,848  
Provision for loan losses
    1,462       526       841  
 
                 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    10,232       8,612       5,007  
 
                 
 
                       
Noninterest Income
                       
Service fees on deposit accounts
    145       266       108  
Gain on sale of loans
    20,015       27,818       19,737  
Mortgage broker fee income
    4,601       4,890       2,216  
Other income
    1,191       791       433  
 
                 
Total noninterest income
    25,952       33,765       22,494  
 
                 
 
                       
Noninterest Expense
                       
Salaries and employee benefits
    18,627       21,398       14,313  
Occupancy expense
    1,367       1,291       633  
Furniture and equipment expense
    1,048       871       610  
Other operating expenses
    10,538       12,872       7,891  
 
                 
Total noninterest expense
    31,580       36,432       23,447  
 
                 
 
                       
Income before income taxes
    4,604       5,945       4,054  
 
                       
Income tax expense
    1,619       2,129       1,359  
 
                 
Net income before extra-ordinary items
    2,985       3,816       2,695  
 
                 
 
                       
EXTRA-ORDINARY INCOME
                       
Gain on acquisition of subsidiary, net of income tax
    330              
 
                 
NET INCOME
  $ 3,315     $ 3,816     $ 2,695  
 
                 
 
                       
Earnings per common share:
                       
Basic, before extra-ordinary income
  $ 0.79     $ 1.09     $ 0.82  
 
                 
Basic
  $ 0.88     $ 1.09     $ 0.82  
 
                 
Diluted, before extra-ordinary income
  $ 0.65     $ 0.87     $ 0.72  
 
                 
Diluted
  $ 0.72     $ 0.87     $ 0.72  
 
                 
 
                       
Average outstanding shares:
                       
Basic
    3,754,768       3,493,340       3,297,000  
Diluted
    4,577,889       4,411,186       3,739,032  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)

                                                 
                            Accumulated              
                            Other              
                            Compre-     Compre-        
    Common             Retained     hensive     hensive        
    Stock     Surplus     Earnings     Income (Loss)     Income     Total  
Balance, December 31, 2001
  $ 5,000     $ 5,000     $ 504     $ (39 )         $ 10,465  
 
                                               
Issuance of common stock, rights offering
    812       2,036                               2,848  
Issuance of common stock, acquisition
    38       112                               150  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                2,695             2,695       2,695  
Other comprehensive income, unrealized holdings losses arising during the period (net of tax, $48)
                      133       133       133  
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income
                                  $ 2,828          
 
                                             
 
                                               
 
                                   
Balance, December 31, 2002
    5,850       7,148       3,199       94               16,291  
 
                                               
Repurchase of common stock
    (54 )     (292 )                         (346 )
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                3,816             3,816       3,816  
Other comprehensive income, unrealized holdings losses arising during the period (net of tax, $2)
                      (6 )     (6 )     (6 )
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income
                                  $ 3,810          
 
                                             
 
                                               
 
                                   
Balance, December 31, 2003
    5,796       6,856       7,015       88               19,755  
 
                                               
Issuance of common stock,
    854       2,529                           3,383  
Repurchase of common stock
    (42 )     (318 )                             (360 )
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                3,315             3,315       3,315  
Other comprehensive income, unrealized holdings losses arising during the period (net of tax, $4)
                      (95 )     (95 )     (95 )
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income
                                  $ 3,220          
 
                                             
 
                                               
 
                                   
Balance, December 31, 2004
  $ 6,608     $ 9,067     $ 10,330     $ (7 )           $ 25,998  
 
                                     

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
                       
Net income
  $ 3,315     $ 3,816     $ 2,695  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
                       
Provision for loan losses
    1,462       526       841  
Deferred tax benefit
    (538 )     (55 )     (410 )
Net amortization on securities
    71       239       46  
Depreciation and amortization
    553       413       202  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                       
(Increase) decrease in loans held for sale
    (6,489 )     64,096       (55,237 )
(Increase) decrease in other assets
    (932 )     1,213       (2,383 )
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
    (215 )     (2,301 )     3,715  
 
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (2,773 )     67,947       (50,531 )
 
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
                       
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale
    24,878       10,978       12,603  
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (53,294 )     (18,750 )     (17,503 )
Increase in federal funds sold
          19       577  
Net increase in loans
    (103,282 )     (74,494 )     (46,084 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (1,382 )     (7,632 )     (274 )
 
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (133,080 )     (89,879 )     (50,681 )
 
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
                       
Net increase in demand, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits
    108,635       5,812       41,941  
Net increase in time deposits
    10,575       14,120       31,435  
Increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    1,059       (937 )     1,060  
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
    24,964       (24,392 )     20,451  
Net increase in long term borrowings
    12,035       14,965        
Increase in trust preferred capital notes
          6,000       4,000  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    3,383             2,849  
Repurchase of common stock
    (360 )     (346 )      
 
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    160,291       15,222       101,736  
 
                 
 
                       
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    24,438       (6,710 )     524  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
                       
Beginning
    6,094       12,804       12,280  
 
                 
Ending
    30,532       6,094       12,804  
 
                 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
                       
Cash payments for interest
  $ 6,071     $ 3,891     $ 4,229  
 
                 
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ 1,739     $ 2,905     $ 578  
 
                 
Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing Activities
                       
Issuance of common stock in exchange for net assets in acquisition
  $     $     $ 150  
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale
  $ (145 )   $ (8 )   $ 201  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations - Access National Corporation is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The holding company was formed on June 15, 2002. The Corporation owns all of the stock of its subsidiaries including Access National Bank, Access National Capital Trust I and Access National Capital Trust II. Access National Bank is an independent commercial bank chartered under federal laws as a national banking association. The Trust subsidiaries were formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities.

Access National Bank has four wholly-owned subsidiaries: Access National Mortgage Corporation (Mortgage Corporation), a mortgage banking company, Access Leasing, a leasing company, Access Real Estate, L.L.C., a real estate company and United First Mortgage, a mortgage banking company.

Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Access National Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Access National Bank, Access National Capital Trust I and Access National Capital Trust II. Prior to the adoption of FIN 46R the Corporation consolidated the trusts and the balance sheet included the guaranteed beneficial interest in the subordinated debentures of the trusts. At the adoption of FIN 46R the trusts were deconsolidated and the subordinated debentures of Access National Corporation owned by the subsidiary trusts were recorded. Application of FIN 46R to its investment in subsidiary trust did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial statements. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of Access National Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to predominant practices within the banking industry.

Securities - Debt securities that management has both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” and are recorded at amortized cost. Securities not classified as held to maturity, including equity securities with readily determinable fair values, are classified as “available for sale” and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. Restricted stock, such as Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock, is carried at cost.

Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Declines in the fair value of held to maturity and available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. All securities were classified as available for sale at December 31, 2004 and 2003.

Loans - The Corporation grants commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to customers in the community in and around Northern Virginia. The loan portfolio is well diversified and generally is collateralized by assets of the customers. The loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow or proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrowers. The ability of the Corporation’s debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the real estate and general economic conditions in the Corporation’s market area.

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

The accrual of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Consumer loans and other loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual 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 non-accrual 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 of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement

Loans Held for Sale – All one to four unit residential loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market do not
qualify for hedging under SFAS No. 133 and are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair market value as determined by aggregate outstanding commitments from investors or current investor yield requirements. Net unrealized losses are recognized in a valuation allowance by charges to income. Substantially all loans originated by Access National Mortgage Corporation are held for sale to outside investors. The Bank does not retain the servicing upon the sale of these loans.

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

The allowance represents an amount that, in management’s judgment, will be adequate to absorb any losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible. Management’s judgment in determining the adequacy of the allowance is based on evaluations of the collectibility of loans while taking into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions which may affect a borrower’s ability to repay, overall portfolio quality, and review of specific potential losses. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as doubtful, substandard or special mention. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation 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 for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of the 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.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Corporation does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement

Derivative Financial Instruments – The Mortgage Corporation enters into commitments to fund residential mortgage loans with the intention of selling them in the secondary market. The company also enters into forward sales agreements for certain funded loans and loan commitments. The company records unfunded commitments intended for loans held for sale and forward sales agreements at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of other income. Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried with residential loans at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate.

For pipeline loans which are not pre-sold to an investor, the Mortgage Corporation manages the interest rate risk on rate lock commitments by entering into forward sale contracts of mortgage backed securities, whereby the Mortgage Corporation obtains the right to deliver securities to investors in the future at a specified price. Such contracts are accounted for as derivatives and are recorded at fair value in derivative assets or liabilities, with changes in fair value recorded in other income.

These derivative financial instruments do not meet the hedging criteria required by FASB 133 and are classified as trading activities with changes in fair value recorded in income.

Premises and Equipment - Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Premises and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives; leasehold improvements are amortized over the lives of the respective leases or the estimated useful life of the leasehold improvement, whichever is less. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 39 years for office buildings and 3 to 15 years for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Costs of maintenance and repairs are charged to income as incurred; improvements and betterments are capitalized. When items are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gains or losses are included in the determination of net income.

Income Taxes - Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the balance sheet method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles - The Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“SFAS 142”), effective January 1, 2002. Accordingly, goodwill is no longer subject to amortization over its estimated useful life, but is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value based test. Additionally, under SFAS 142, acquired intangible assets (such as core deposit intangibles) are separately recognized if the benefit of the asset can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, and amortized over their useful life.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Stock-Based Compensation Plans - The Corporation applies Accounting Principles Bulletin (APB) Opinion 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations to account for employee stock compensation plans, and accordingly, does not recognize compensation expense for stock options granted when the option price is greater than or equal to the underlying stock price on the date of grant. The Corporation presents the pro forma disclosures required by SFAS 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and as amended by SFAS 148, as follows:

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)   2004     2003     2002  
Net income, as reported
  $ 3,315     $ 3,816     $ 2,695  
Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
    (209 )     (179 )     (156 )
 
                 
Pro forma net income
  $ 3,106     $ 3,637     $ 2,539  
 
                 
 
                       
Earnings per share:
                       
Basic - as reported
  $ .88     $ 1.09       0.82  
 
                 
Basic - pro forma
  $ .82     $ 1.04       0.77  
 
                 
Diluted - as reported
  $ .72     $ .87       0.72  
 
                 
Diluted - pro forma
  $ .67     $ .82       0.68  
 
                 

     The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes Model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
Expected life
  7 years   7 years   7 years
Risk-free interest rate
    3.52 %     3.69 %     4.55 %
Volatility
    19.50 %     22.82 %     20.35 %
Dividend yield
                 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Earnings Per Share - Basic earnings per share represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Common equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is antidilutive.

During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Corporation realized a gain from the excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the purchase price of United First Mortgage Inc. upon the acquisition of a subsidiary

Cash and Cash Equivalents - For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consists of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in other banks.

Advertising Costs - The Corporation follows the policy of charging the production costs of advertising to expense as incurred.

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of deferred tax assets.

Shareholders’ Equity - In June 2003, the Corporation declared a 3 for 1 stock split. The authorized shares of common stock increased from 10,000,000 to 30,000,000 and par value per share decreased from $5 to $1.67.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements — In December 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No.46 (revised December 2003) Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46R), which addresses how a business enterprise should evaluate whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity. Access National Corporation has determined that the provisions of FIN 46R required the de-consolidation of the subsidiary trusts which issued guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in subordinated debentures (Trust Preferred Securities). Prior to the adoption of FIN 46R the Corporation consolidated the trusts and the balance sheet included the guaranteed beneficial interest in the subordinated debentures of the trusts. At the adoption of FIN 46R, the trusts were de-consolidated and the junior subordinated debentures of Access National Corporation owned by the subsidiary trusts were recorded. Application of FIN 46R to its investment in subsidiary trusts did not materially impact the financial statements of the Corporation

In December 2004, FASB enacted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123 — revised 2004 (SFAS 123R), ''Share-Based Payment’’ which replaces Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS 123), “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation’’ and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), ''Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and amends FASB Statement No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows.’’ SFAS 123R requires the measurement of all employee share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, using a fair-value based method and the recording of such expense in our consolidated statements of income. The accounting provisions of SFAS 123R are effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The new standard may be adopted in one of three ways — the modified prospective transition method, a variation of the modified prospective transition method or the modified retrospective transition method. The Corporation disclosed pro forma compensation expense quarterly and annually by calculating the stock option grants’ fair value using the Black-Scholes model and disclosing the impact on net income and net income per share. The adoption of SFAS 123R is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.

Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 2. Securities

Amortized costs and fair values of the securities available for sale as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

                                 
    December 31,2004  
            Gross     Gross        
            Unrealized     Unrealized        
    Amortized Cost     Gains     (Losses)     Fair Value  
    ( In Thousands)  
U.S. Treasury Notes
  $ 1,623     $ 15     $     $ 1,638  
U.S. Governmental Agencies
    44,331       33       (103 )     44,261  
Mortgage Backed Securities
    2,191       44             2,235  
Restricted Stock - Federal Reserve Bank Stock
    300                   300  
FHLB Stock
    2,944                   2,944  
 
                       
 
  $ 51,389     $ 92     $ (103 )   $ 51,378  
 
                       
                                 
    December 31,2003  
            Gross     Gross        
            Unrealized     Unrealized        
    Amortized Cost     Gains     (Losses)     Fair Value  
    ( In Thousands)  
U.S. Treasury Notes
  $ 1,639     $ 53     $     $ 1,692  
U.S. Governmental Agencies
    15,732       44             15,776  
Mortgage Backed Securities
    3,875       37             3,912  
Restricted Stock - Federal Reserve Bank Stock
    300                   300  
FHLB Stock
    1,498                   1,498  
 
                       
 
  $ 23,044     $ 134     $     $ 23,178  
 
                       

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale as of December 31, 2004 by contractual maturities, are shown below. Maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the securities may be called or prepaid without any penalties.

                 
    Amortized     Fair  
    Cost     Value  
    (In Thousands)  
Due in one year or less
  $ 1,000     $ 1,001  
Due after one through five years
    42,456       42,408  
Due after five through ten years
    2,498       2,490  
Mortgage Backed Securities:
               
Less than five years
    1,802       1,842  
More than five years
    389       393  
Restricted Stock:
               
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    300       300  
FHLB stock
    2,944       2,944  
 
           
 
  $ 51,389     $ 51,378  
 
           

For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, there were no sales of securities available for sale.

The book value of securities pledged to secure securities sold under agreement to repurchase and for other purposes amounted to $19,288,000 at December 31, 2004 and $19,452,000 at December 31, 2003.

As of December 31, 2004, there were 16 securities with an unrealized loss position totaling $103,000. There were no securities at December 31, 2003 in an unrealized loss position.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 3. Loans

Net loans are summarized as follows:

                 
    December 31  
    2004     2003  
    (In Thousands)  
Loans secured by real estate:
               
Construction and land development
  $ 33,073     $ 13,766  
Secured by 1 to 4 family residential properties
    112,491       72,389  
Secured by multi-family residential
    941       1,457  
Secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties
    96,939       69,128  
Commercial and industrial loans
    48,427       31,759  
Consumer loans
    723       821  
 
           
Total loans
    292,594       189,320  
Less allowance for loan losses
    4,019       2,565  
 
           
Net loans
  $ 288,575     $ 186,755  
 
           

Note 4. Allowance for Loan Losses

Changes in the allowance for loan losses were as follows:

                         
    December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 2,565     $ 2,048     $ 1,192  
Provision charged to operating expense
    1,462       526       841  
Loan recoveries
          2       15  
Loan charge-offs
    (8 )     (11 )      
 
                 
Balance at end of year
  $ 4,019     $ 2,565     $ 2,048  
 
                 

Non-accrual loans amounted to $2,158,000 at December 31, 2004 and $825,000 at December 31, 2003. If interest had been accrued, such income would have been approximately $139,000 and $46,000 respectively. At December 31, 2004 and 2003 there were no impaired loans.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 5. Premises and Equipment, net

Premises and equipment, net are summarized as follow:

                 
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003  
    (In Thousands)  
Land
  $ 1,341     $ 1,341  
Premises
    6,126       5,851  
Leasehold improvements
    381       246  
Furniture & Equipment
    2,211       1,239  
 
           
 
    10,059       8,677  
Less accumulated depreciation
    1,237       684  
 
           
 
  $ 8,822     $ 7,993  
 
           

Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $553,000, $413,000 and $202,000 respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 6. Deposits

The aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was $83,047,000 and $60,477,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

At December 31, 2004, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:

         
Year   Amount  
    (In Thousands)  
2005
  $ 69,654  
2006
    12,581  
2007
    12,574  
2008
    9,933  
2009
    9,882  
Later years
    5,387  
 
     
 
  $ 120,011  
 
     

Brokered deposits totaled $53,997,000 and $42,559,000 at December 31, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

Note 7. Borrowings

Short-term borrowings consist of the following at December 31, 2004 and 2003:

                 
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003  
    (Dollars In Thousands)  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
  $ 2,862     $ 1,803  
Commercial paper arrangements
    7,216       4,253  
FHLB borrowings
    27,000       5,000  
Fed Funds Purchased
    1        
 
           
Total
  $ 37,079     $ 11,056  
 
           
 
               
Weighted interest rate
    2.27 %     1.90 %
 
               
Average for the year ended December 31:
               
Outstanding
  $ 51,629     $ 16,679  
Interest rate
    1.56 %     1.34 %
 
               
Maximum month-end outstanding
  $ 61,862     $ 22,934  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Short-term borrowings consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are secured transactions with customers and generally mature the day following the date sold. Short-term borrowings also include short-term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, which are secured by mortgage-related loans and U.S. Government Agencies securities. The carrying value of the loans pledged as collateral for FHLB advances total $151,000,000 at December 31, 2004. In addition, the Corporation engaged in commercial paper arrangements with investors payable on demand.

At December 31, 2004, the Corporation’s fixed-rate long-term debt with the Federal Home Loan Bank totals $27,000,000 and matures through 2013. The interest rate on the fixed-rate notes payable ranges from 2.70% to 4.58%.

The contractual maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2004 are as follows:

         
    Amount  
    (In Thousands)  
Due in 2006
  $ 1,000  
Due in 2008
    8,500  
Due in 2009
    9,000  
Due in 2010
    3,750  
Due in 2014
    4,750  
 
     
Total Due
  $ 27,000  
 
     

The Company has remaining lines of credit available with Federal Home Loan Bank which totaled $56,408,000 at December 31, 2004.

During 2002, Access National Capital Trust I, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable Capital Securities. On July 30, 2002, $4.1 million of trust preferred securities were issued. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate of interest. The interest rate as of December 31, 2004 was 6.131%. Interest is payable quarterly. The securities have a mandatory redemption date of July 30, 2032, and are subject to varying call provisions beginning July 30, 2007. The principal asset of the Trust is $4.1 million of the Corporation’s junior subordinated debt securities with the like maturities and like interest rates to the Capital Securities.

During 2003, Access National Capital Trust II, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable Capital Securities. On September 29, 2003, $6.2 million of trust preferred securities were issued. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate of interest. The interest rate at December 31, 2003 was 5.270%. Interest is payable quarterly. The securities have a mandatory redemption date of September 29, 2034 and are subject to varying call provisions beginning January 7, 2009. The principal asset of the Trust is $6.2 million of the Corporation’s junior subordinated debt securities with the like maturities and like interest rates to the Capital securities.

The Trust Preferred Securities may be included in Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital adequacy determination purposes up to 25% of Tier I capital after its inclusion. The portion of the Trust Preferred not considered as Tier I capital may be included in Tier II capital.

The obligations of the Corporation with respect to the issuance of the Capital Securities constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Corporation of the Trust’s obligations with respect to the Capital Securities.

Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, the Corporation may elect from time to time to defer interest payments on the junior subordinated debt securities, which would result in a deferral of distribution payments on the related Capital Securities.

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Note 8. Income Taxes

Net deferred tax assets consisted of the following components as of December 31, 2004 and 2003:

                 
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003  
    (In Thousands)  
Deferred tax assets:
               
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 938     $ 345  
Accrual to cash basis adjustment
    56       86  
Securities Available for Sale
    4        
Deferred fees
    322       254  
Other
    218       109  
 
           
 
  $ 1,538       794  
 
           
Deferred tax liability:
               
Depreciation
    249       47  
Securities available for sale
          46  
 
           
 
    249       93  
 
           
Net deferred tax assets
               
 
           
included in other assets
  $ 1,289     $ 701  
 
           

The provision for income taxes charged to operations for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 consisted of the following:

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Current tax expense
  $ 2,327     $ 2,184     $ 1,769  
Deferred tax (benefit)
    (538 )     (55 )     (210 )
Change in valuation allowance
                (200 )
 
                 
 
  $ 1,789     $ 2,129     $ 1,359  
 
                 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pretax income for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 as follows:

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Computed “expected” tax expense
  $ 1,565     $ 2,021     $ 1,378  
Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
                       
State income taxes
    110       190       203  
Other
    (56 )     (82 )     (222 )
 
                 
 
  $ 1,619     $ 2,129     $ 1,359  
 
                 
Increase due to tax resulting from gain on acquisition of subsidiary
    170              
 
                 
 
  $ 1,789     $ 2,129     $ 1,359  
 
                 

Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

The Corporation was committed under noncancelable operating leases for its office locations. Rent expense associated with these ‘operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 totaled $719,000, $900,000 and $547,000.

Future minimum lease payments under these leases are as follows:

         
Year   Amount  
    (In Thousands)  
2005
  $ 538  
2006
    496  
2007
    200  
2008
    146  
2009
    150  
 
  $ 1,530  

In the normal course of business, there are outstanding various commitments and contingent liabilities, which are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Corporation does not anticipate any material loss as a result of these transactions.

As a member of the Federal Reserve System, the Bank is required to maintain certain average reserve balances. Those balances include usable vault cash and amounts on deposit with the Federal Reserve. For the weeks ending December 31, 2004 and 2003, the amount of daily average required balances were approximately $5,094,000 and $1,745,000 respectively.

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Note 10. Derivatives

During 2004 and 2003, the Mortgage Corporation entered into interest rate lock commitments, which are commitments to originate loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding and the customers have locked into that interest rate. The Mortgage Corporation also has corresponding forward sales commitments related to these interest rate lock commitments, which are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in non-interest income. The market value of rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts is not readily ascertainable with precision because rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts are not actively traded in stand-alone markets. The Mortgage Corporation determines the fair value of rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts by measuring the change in the value of the underlying asset while taking into consideration the probability that the rate lock commitments will close.

For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the derivative is recorded as a freestanding asset or liability with the change in value being recognized in current earnings during the period of change.

At December 31, 2004 and 2003 the Mortgage Corporation had open forward contracts of $26,000,000 and $9,500,000, respectively.

The net effect on the Corporation’s income statement from marking to market the forward contracts, the interest rate lock commitments and mortgage loans held for sale was not material to the Corporation.

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Note 11. Financial Instruments With Off-Balance-Sheet Risk

The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments consist primarily of commitments to extend credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Corporation has in particular classes of financial instruments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Corporation evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral, if deemed necessary by the Corporation upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral normally consists of real property, liquid assets or business assets. The Corporation had approximately $16,970,000 and $6,968,000 in outstanding commitments at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

The Corporation’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. The Corporation had approximately $45,278,000 and $20,333,000 in unfunded lines of credit whose contract amounts represent credit risk at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

The Mortgage Corporation had locked rate commitments to originate mortgage loans amounting to approximately $29,834,000 and $32,106,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003 respectively. Loans held for sale totaled $36,245,000 and $29,756,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003 respectively. The Mortgage Corporation had entered into commitments, on a best-effort basis to sell loans of approximately $15,039,000 at December 31, 2004 and $52,362,000 at December 31, 2003. The Mortgage Corporation had entered into forward loan sale commitments totaling $30,768,000 and $9,500,000 as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 respectively. Risks arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Mortgage Corporation does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. Essentially all letters of credit issued have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Corporation generally holds collateral supporting those commitments if deemed necessary. The Corporation had standby letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $2,525,000 and $2,403,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

The Corporation has cash accounts in other commercial banks. The amount of deposit at these banks at December 31, 2004 and 2003 exceeded the insurance limits of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation by approximately $19,434,000 and $186,000 respectively.

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Note 12. Related Party Transactions

The Corporation has had, and may be expected to have in the future, banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with directors, principal officers, their immediate families and affiliated companies in which they are principal shareholders (commonly referred to as related parties), on the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with others. These persons and firms were indebted to the Corporation for loans totaling $1,064,000 and $1,143,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. During 2004, total principal additions were $783,000 and total principal payments were $862,000. The aggregate amount of deposits at December 31, 2004 and 2003 from directors and officers was $3,855,000 and $5,063,000 respectively.

Stock Option Plan

The Corporation’s shareholders approved the Corporation’s 1999 Stock Option Plan at the 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The plan reserves 975,000 shares of Common Stock. The Stock Plan allows for incentive stock options to be granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value at the date of grant. All options expire seven years from the grant date. All shares have been restated to reflect the 10 for 1 stock split declared in April 2001 and the 3 for 1 stock split of June 1, 2003.

Changes in the stock options outstanding under the Stock Plan are summarized as follows:

                                                 
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
            Weighted             Weighted             Weighted  
            Average             Average             Average  
    Number of     Exercise     Number of     Exercise     Number of     Exercise  
    Options     Price     Options     Price     Options     Price  
Outstanding at beginning of year
    552,068     $ 4.93       495,264     $ 4.41       399,990     $ 3.83  
Granted
    68,707       14.71       60,074       9.33       99,741       6.74  
Exercised
    (25,750 )     6.23                          
Forfeited
    (34,116 )     10.75       (3,270 )     6.85       (4,467 )     5.13  
 
                                         
Outstanding at end of year
    560,909     $ 5.71       552,068     $ 4.93       495,264     $ 4.41  
 
                                         
Options exercisable at year-end
    388,587     $ 4.86       258,849     $ 3.34       235,629     $ 3.33  
 
                                         
Weighted average fair value per option granted during the year
          $ 4.52             $ 3.32             $ 2.34  

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Summary information pertaining to options outstanding at December 31, 2004 is as follows:

                                                         
    Options Outstanding     Options Exercisable  
                    Weighted-                     Weighted-        
                    Average     Weighted             Average     Weighted  
    Range of             Remaining     Average             Remaining     Average  
    Exercise     Number     Contractual     Exercise     Number     Contractual     Exercise  
    Price     Outstanding     Life (in yrs)     Price     Outstanding     Life (in yrs)     Price  
 
  $ 3.33-3.70       332,640       2.1     $ 3.36                      
 
    4.53-5.67       300       3.7       5.67       388,587     2.8 years   $ 4.86  
 
    6.70-6.89       159,495       4.5       6.78                    
 
    9.68       1,500       5.3       9.68                    
 
    13.44-15.07       66,974       5.4       14.72                    
 
                                         
 
            560,909       3.2     $ 5.71       388,587     2.8 years   $ 4.86  
 
                                         

Note 13. Warrants

As of December 31, 2004, there were 524,610 warrants at an exercise price of $3.33 issued and outstanding. Of this amount, 80,880 warrants were held by the organizing shareholders of the Corporation and vested at the date of issuance. The remaining 443,730 warrants were held by the former shareholders of Access National Mortgage Corporation, pursuant to the merger agreement dated June 10, 1999. Under the merger agreement, the vesting of these warrants that is subject to future financial performance of the mortgage business unit. Based upon performance through December 31, 2004, all of these warrants were vested and exercisable.

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Note 14. Capital Requirements

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

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, that the Corporation and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

As of December 31, 2004, the most recent notification from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.

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The Corporation’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, in thousands, are also presented in the table:

                                                 
                                    Minimum  
                                    To Be Well  
                                    Capitalized Under  
                    Minimum Capital     Prompt Corrective  
    Actual     Requirement     Action Provisions  
    Amount     Ratio     Amount     Ratio     Amount     Ratio  
    (In Thousands)  
December 31, 2004:
                                               
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
                                               
Corporation
  $ 40,250       12.80 %   $ 25,160       8.00 %   $ 31,449       10.00 %
Bank
  $ 35,086       11.17 %   $ 25,120       8.00 %   $ 31,401       10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                                               
Corporation
  $ 34,505       10.97 %   $ 12,580       4.00 %   $ 15,725       6.00 %
Bank
  $ 31,156       9.92 %   $ 12,560       4.00 %   $ 15,701       6.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
                                               
Corporation
  $ 34,505       8.83 %   $ 15,629       4.00 %   $ 19,537       5.00 %
Bank
  $ 31,156       7.99 %   $ 15,603       4.00 %   $ 19,504       5.00 %
December 31, 2003:
                                               
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
                                               
Corporation
  $ 32,275       15.47 %   $ 16,690       8.00 %   $ 20,863       10.00 %
Bank
  $ 25,763       12.37 %   $ 16,660       8.00 %   $ 20,826       10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                                               
Corporation
  $ 26,167       12.54 %   $ 8,345       4.00 %   $ 12,518       6.00 %
Bank
  $ 23,159       11.12 %   $ 8,330       4.00 %   $ 12,495       6.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
                                               
Corporation
  $ 26,167       10.28 %   $ 10,182       4.00 %   $ 12,728       5.00 %
Bank
  $ 23,159       9.12 %   $ 10,161       4.00 %   $ 12,701       5.00 %

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Note 15. Dividend Restrictions

Federal regulations limit the amount of dividends that the Corporation can pay without obtaining prior approval and additionally require that the Corporation maintain a ratio of total capital to assets, as defined by regulatory authorities. As of December 31, 2004, the Corporation was required to obtain prior approval on any dividend declared.

Note 16. Earnings Per Share

The following shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share and the effect on weighted average number of shares of diluted potential common stock. Potential dilutive common stock has no effect on income available to common shareholders. All shares and per share amounts have been restated to reflect a 3 for 1 stock split declared in June 2003.

                                                                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    Net             Per Share     Net             Per Share     Net             Per Share  
    Income     Shares     Amount     Income     Shares     Amount     Income     Shares     Amount  
    (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  
Earnings per share
                                                                       
Basic, before extra-ordinary income
  $ 2,985       3,755     $ 0.79     $ 3,816       3,493     $ 1.09     $ 2,695       3,297     $ 0.82  
Basic
  $ 3,315             $ 0.88     $ 3,816             $ 1.09     $ 2,695             $ 0.82  
 
                                                                 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                                                                       
Stock options and warrants
            823                       918                       442          
Diluted, before extra-ordinary income
                  $ 0.65                     $ 0.87                     $ 0.72  
Diluted
                  $ 0.72                     $ 0.87                     $ 0.72  
 
                                                     
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 3,315       4,578     $ 0.72     $ 3,816       4,411     $ 0.87     $ 2,695       3,739     $ 0.72  
 
                                                     

Note 17. Employee Benefits

The Corporation maintains a Defined Contribution 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, which authorizes a maximum voluntary salary deferral of up to 15% of compensation, subject to statutory limitations. All full-time employees are eligible to participate after one year of employment. The Corporation reserves the right for an annual discretionary contribution to the account of each eligible employee based in part on the Corporation’s profitability for a given year, and on each participant’s yearly earnings. $187,000 and $81,000 were charged to expense under the Plan for 2004 and 2003, respectively.

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Note 18. Other Expenses

The Corporation had the following other expenses as of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002:

                         
    Year Ended December 31    
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Advertising and promotional expense
  $ 2,048     $ 3,859     $ 1,553  
Investor fees
    595       979       670  
Other settlement fees
    718       709       380  
Management fees
    1,824       2,542       1,789  
Other
    5,353       4,783       3,499  
 
                 
 
  $ 10,538     $ 12,872     $ 7,891  
 
                 

Note 19. Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Interest Rate Risk

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

     Cash and Short-Term Investments

     For those short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

     Securities

     For securities, fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes.

     Loans Held for Sale

     Fair values are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold on the secondary market.

     Loan Receivables

For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as some residential mortgages, and other consumer loans, fair value is estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair value of other types of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

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Deposits and Borrowings

The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value of all other deposits and borrowings is determined using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar products.

Accrued Interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter 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 stand-by letters of credit is 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.

At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the majority of off-balance-sheet items are variable rate instruments or convert to variable rate instruments if drawn upon. Therefore, the fair value of these items is largely based on fees, which are nominal and immaterial.

                                 
    December 31
    2004             2003        
    Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair  
    Amount     Value     Amount     Value  
            (In Thousands)          
Financial assets:
                               
Cash and short-term investments
  $ 30,532     $ 30,532     $ 6,094     $ 6,094  
Securities
    51,378       51,378       23,178       23,178  
Loans held for sale
    36,245       36,245       29,756       29,756  
Loans
    288,575       284,600       186,755       186,641  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,214       2,214       1,424       1,424  
 
                               
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 317,393     $ 316,749     $ 198,183     $ 198,096  
Short-term borrowings
    37,079       37,061       11,056       11,056  
Long-term borrowings
    27,000       25,982       14,965       13,166  
Subordinated debentures
    10,311       10,311       10,311       10,311  
Accrued interest payable
    83       83       75       75  

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

Note 20. Segment Reporting

Access National Corporation has two reportable segments: traditional commercial banking and a mortgage banking business. Revenues from commercial banking operations consist primarily of interest earned on loans and investment securities and fees from deposit services. Mortgage banking operating revenues consist principally of interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale, gains on sales of loans in the secondary mortgage market and loan origination fee income.

The commercial bank segment provides the mortgage segment with the short term funds needed to originate mortgage loans through a warehouse line of credit and charges the mortgage banking segment interest based on a premium over their cost to borrow funds. These transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process.

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The following table presents segment information for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002:

                                 
2004   Commercial     Mortgage             Consolidated  
(In Thousands)   Banking     Banking     Elimination     Totals  
Revenues:
                               
Interest income
  $ 17,402     $ 2,195     $ (1,372 )   $ 18,225  
Gain on sale of loans
          20,208       (193 )     20,015  
Other
    2,094       4,986       (1,143 )     5,937  
 
                       
Total operating income
  $ 19,496     $ 27,389     $ (2,708 )   $ 44,177  
 
                       
 
Expenses:
                               
Interest expense
  $ 6,854     $ 1,049     $ (1,372 )   $ 6,531  
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,993       14,634             18,627  
Other
    5,579       10,172       (1,336 )     14,415  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
  $ 16,426     $ 25,855     $ (2,708 )   $ 39,573  
 
                       
 
Income before income taxes, and extra-ordinary items
  $ 3,070     $ 1,534     $     $ 4,604  
 
                       
 
Total assets
  $ 407,597     $ 61,252     $ (48,751 )   $ 420,098  
 
                       
 
Capital Expenditures
  $ 890     $ 492     $     $ 1,382  
 
                       
                                 
2003   Commercial     Mortgage             Consolidated  
(In Thousands)   Banking     Banking     Elimination     Totals  
Revenues:
                               
Interest income
  $ 12,396     $ 3,788     $ (2,142 )   $ 14,042  
Gain on sale of loans
          27,818             27,818  
Other
    840       5,107             5,947  
 
                       
Total operating income
  $ 13,236     $ 36,713     $ (2,142 )   $ 47,807  
 
                       
 
                               
Expenses:
                               
Interest expense
  $ 4,812     $ 2,234     $ (2,142 )   $ 4,904  
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,128       18,270             21,398  
Other
    2,915       12,645             15,560  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
  $ 10,855     $ 33,149     $ (2,142 )   $ 41,862  
 
                       
Income before income taxes
  $ 2,381     $ 3,564     $     $ 5,945  
 
                       
Total assets
  $ 268,131     $ 32,611     $ (43,352 )   $ 257,390  
 
                       
 
                               
Capital Expenditures
  $ 7,446     $ 186     $     $ 7,632  
 
                       
                                 
2002   Commercial     Mortgage             Consolidated  
(In Thousands)   Banking     Banking     Elimination     Totals  
Revenues:
                               
Interest income
  $ 8,605     $ 2,795     $ (1,315 )   $ 10,085  
Gain on sale of loans
          19,737             19,737  
Other
    540       2,217             2,757  
 
                       
Total operating income
  $ 9,145     $ 24,749     $ (1,315 )   $ 32,579  
 
                       
 
                               
Expenses:
                               
Interest expense
  $ 4,105     $ 1,447     $ (1,315 )   $ 4,237  
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,987       12,326             14,313  
Other
    2,440       7,535             9,975  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
  $ 8,532     $ 21,308     $ (1,315 )   $ 28,525  
 
                       
 
                               
Income before income taxes
  $ 613     $ 3,441     $     $ 4,054  
 
                       
 
                               
Total assets
  $ 223,209     $ 111,708     $ (94,569 )   $ 240,348  
 
                       
 
                               
Capital Expenditures
  $ 150     $ 124     $     $ 274  
 
                       

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 21. Parent Only Statements

ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Parent Corporation Only)
Balance Sheets

                 
    December 31  
    2004     2003  
    (In Thousands)  
Assets
               
Cash
  $ 9     $  
Other investments
    3,713       6,101  
Investment in subsidiaries
    31,150       23,155  
Other assets
    1,641       910  
 
           
 
               
 
           
Total assets
  $ 36,513     $ 30,166  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities
               
Subordinated debentures
  $ 10,311     $ 10,311  
Other liabilities
    204       100  
 
           
 
    10,515       10,411  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Common stock
    6,608       5,796  
Capital surplus
    9,067       6,856  
Retained earnings
    10,330       7,015  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (7 )     88  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    25,998       19,755  
 
           
 
               
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 36,513     $ 30,166  
 
           

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Parent Corporation Only)
Statements of Income

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Income
                       
Dividends from subsidiaries
  $ 795     $     $ 269  
Interest
    88       54        
Management fees from subsidiaries
          422        
Other
    80              
 
                 
 
    963       476       269  
Expenses
                       
Interest expense on subordinated debentures
    514       294       102  
Other expenses
    421       197       66  
 
                 
Total expenses
    935       491       168  
 
                       
Income (loss) before income taxes and undistributed income of subsidiaries
    28       (15 )     101  
Income tax (benefit)
    (289 )     (6 )     (64 )
 
                 
 
                       
Income (loss) before undistributed income of subsidiaries
    317       (9 )     165  
Undistributed income of subsidiaries
    2,998       3,825       2,530  
 
                 
 
Net income
  $ 3,315     $ 3,816     $ 2,695  
 
                 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Parent Corporation Only)
Statements of Cash Flows

                         
    Year Ended December 31  
    2004     2003     2002  
    (In Thousands)  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
                       
Net income
  $ 3,315     $ 3,816     $ 2,695  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) operating activities:
                       
Undistributed income of subsidiaries
    (2,998 )     (3,825 )     (2,530 )
Increase in other assets
    (730 )     (569 )     (341 )
Increase in other liabilities
    (410 )     76       23  
 
                 
Net cash (used in) operating activities
    (823 )     (502 )     (153 )
 
                 
 
                       
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
                       
Increase in investment in subsidiaries
          (3,209 )     (2,848 )
Increase in other investments
    (2,191 )     (6,101 )      
 
                 
Net cash (used in) investing activities
    (2,191 )     (9,310 )     (2,848 )
 
                 
 
                       
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
                       
Repurchase of common stock
    (360 )     (346 )      
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
    3,383             2,848  
Proceeds from subordinated debentures
          6,186       4,125  
 
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    3,023       5,840       6,973  
 
                 
 
                       
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    9       (3,972 )     3,972  
 
                       
Cash and Cash Equivalents
                       
Beginning
          3,972        
 
                       
 
                 
Ending
  $ 9     $     $ 3,972  
 
                 

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ITEM 9 — CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Corporation maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to ensure that material information relating to the Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As required, management, with the participation of the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were operating effectively to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC.

Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover every situation involving the failure of persons within the Corporation to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Corporation’s periodic and current reports.

The Corporation’s management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B – OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10 – DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The information contained under the captions “Election of Directors,” “Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors,” “Corporate Governance and the Board of Directors” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the 2005 Proxy Statement that is required to be disclosed in this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 11 – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information contained under the captions “Director Compensation,” “Executive Compensation and Related Party Transactions” and “Stock Performance” in the 2005 Proxy Statement that is required to be disclosed in this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12 – SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information contained under the captions “Security Ownership of Management,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the 2005 Proxy Statement that is required to be disclosed in this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13 – CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

     Information regarding certain relationships between the Corporation and its directors and officers is contained under the caption “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” in the 2005 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14 – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

     The information under the captions “Audit and Non-Audit Fees” and “Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies” in the 2005 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15 – EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

     (a) Exhibit Index:

     
Exhibit No.   Description
3.1
  Articles of Incorporation of Access National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K12g-3 filed July 19, 2002 (file number 000-49929))
 
   
3.2
  Bylaws of Access National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K12g-3 dated July 19, 2002 (file number 000-49929))
 
   
4
  Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.0 to Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2003 (file number 000-49929))
 
   
10.1*+
  Employment Letter Agreement between Access National Bank and Michael W. Clarke
 
   
10.2*+
  Employment Letter Agreement between Access National Bank and Robert C. Shoemaker
 
   
10.3+
  Employment Letter Agreement between Access National Bank and Charles Wimer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2003(file number 000-49929))
 
   
10.4*+
  Employment Agreement between Access National Mortgage Corporation and Dean Hackemer
 
   
10.5*+
  Schedule of Non-Employee Directors’ Annual Compensation
 
   
10.6*+
  Base Salaries for Named Executive Officers
 
   
10.7+
  Access National Bank 1999 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2003 (file number 000-49929))
 
   
10.8
  Lease agreement between Access National Bank and William and Blanca Spencer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2003 (file number 000-49929))
 
   
10.9
  Lease agreement between Access National Mortgage Corporation and WJG, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2003 (file number 000-49929))
 
   
14
  Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14 to Form 10-KSB filed March 30, 2004 (file number 333-109125))
 
   
21*
  Subsidiaries of Access National Corporation
 
   
23.1*
  Consent of BDO Seidman, LLP
 
   
23.2*
  Consent of Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C.
 
   
24
  Power of Attorney (included on the signature page of this report)
 
   
31.1*
  CEO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
 
   
31.2*
  CFO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
 
   
32*
  CEO/CFO Certification Pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350)


*   filed herewith
 
+   indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

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SIGNATURES

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

             
          Access National Corporation
          (Registrant)
 
           
Date: March 28, 2005
  By:   /s/   Michael W. Clarke
           
          Michael W. Clarke
          President / CEO
 
           
Date: March 28, 2005
  By:   /s/   Charles Wimer
           
          Charles Wimer
          Executive Vice President & CFO

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SIGNATURES

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Michael W. Clarke, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact as agent with full power of substitution and re-substitution for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any or all amendments to this Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do fully and to all intents and purposes as they might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and their substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

                 
Directors       Date    
/s/
  J. Randolph Babbit       March 28, 2005    
 
           
  J. Randolph Babbit            
 
               
/s/
  Michael W. Clarke       March 28, 2005    
 
           
  Michael W. Clarke            
 
               
/s/
  John W. Edgemond       March 28, 2005    
 
           
  John W. (Skip) Edgemond            
 
               
/s/
  Thomas M. Kody       March 28, 2005    
 
           
  Thomas M. Kody            
 
               
/s/
  Jacques Rebibo       March 28, 2005    
 
           
  Jacques Rebibo            
 
               
/s/
  Robert C. Shoemaker       March 28, 2005    
 
           
  Robert C. Shoemaker            
 
               
/s/
  James L. Jadlos       March 28, 2005    
 
           
  James L. Jadlos            

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