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Exhibit 13
(ANNUAL REPORT GRAPHIC)

 


 

Table of Contents
         
To Our Shareholders
    1  
Five-Year Overview
    5  
Regional Review
    7  
Selected Financial Highlights
    13  
Quarterly Financial Summary
    14  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
    15  
Consolidated Balance Sheets
    16  
Consolidated Statements of Operations
    17  
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
    18  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    19  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    20  
Selected Financial Data
    48  
Summary Quarterly Financial Information
    49  
Market Information
    51  
Shareholder Return Performance Graph
    52  
Forward-Looking Statements
    53  
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    54  
Directors and Officers
    76  
BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION
Mackinac Financial Corporation is a registered bank holding company formed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 with assets in excess of $475 million and whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock market as “MFNC.” The principal subsidiary of the Corporation is mBank. Headquartered in Manistique, Michigan, mBank has 11 branch locations; seven in the Upper Peninsula, three in the Northern Lower Peninsula and one in Oakland County, Michigan. The Company’s banking services include commercial lending and treasury management products and services geared toward small to mid-sized businesses, as well as a full array of personal and business deposit products and consumer loans.
FORM 10-K
A copy of the Annual Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K is available without charge by writing the Shareholders’ Relations Department, Mackinac Financial Corporation, 130 South Cedar Street, Manistique, Michigan, 49854.
MARKET SUMMARY
The Corporation’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol MFNC. The Corporation had 1,216 shareholders of record as of March 30, 2011.

 


 

To Our Shareholders
(MACKINAC FINANCIAL LOGO)
March 31, 2011
Dear Shareholders:
This letter will provide you with an update of the 2010 results of operations for Mackinac Financial Corporation (“MFNC”), the progress we are making in reducing nonperforming assets and the relative success we’ve had in other areas of the Corporation to build franchise value in this trying and difficult economic environment.
Following are several areas that we believe improved franchise value during 2010 and are indicative of increased earnings potential for future periods:
    We grew core bank deposits by $80 million. This reduced our reliance on wholesale deposits by $115.4 million, reducing balance sheet risk. We experienced core deposit growth in all of our markets, with $40 million in Northern Lower Michigan, $11 million in Southeast Michigan and $29 million in the Upper Peninsula. Most of our 2010 deposit growth occurred in low cost transactional accounts which grew by $44 million.
 
    We continued to experience good loan demand with approximately $114 million of new loan production, which included $37 million of mortgage loans sold in the secondary market. At 2010 year-end, the Corporation’s loans stood at $383.086 million, a slight decrease from the 2009 year-end balances of $384.310 million. Our total outstanding loans declined by $1.2 million after reductions for loan sales, (both SBA/USDA and secondary market) amortization and payoffs, some associated with the elimination of problem assets. We continue to be highly successful in producing well priced high quality loans in the Upper Peninsula with 2010 loan production of $81 million. Loan production totaled $22 million in Northern Lower Michigan and $11 million in Southeast Michigan where the market have been hit the hardest by the recession.
 
    In 2010 we had continued success in the origination and sales of SBA/USDA loans with total fee income of $.9 million in 2010 compared to $.5 million in fee income during 2009. We continue to be a state leader in these programs.
 
    One of our initiatives for 2010 was the expansion of our consumer lending program by hiring several key mortgage loan producers and the centralization of our consumer lending processing. This was successful, with secondary market fee income of $.5 million in 2010 compared to $.3 million in 2009 and an increase in total consumer loan production from $39 million in 2009 to $60 million in 2010. We also have retained the servicing of approximately $27 million of mortgage loans which provides future refinancing opportunities and is a source of core deposits.
 
    We improved our net interest margin from 3.74% in the fourth quarter of 2009 to 3.88% in 2010’s fourth quarter. Given our current funding structure, we expect to see this improve throughout 2011 as well.
 
    We had an overall reduction in nonperforming assets from $21.0 million at the end of 2009 to $16.1 million at the end of 2010. As noted above, the resolution of problem assets during 2010 impacted our earnings but we divested these problem loans and OREO properties so that we could eliminate holding costs and forego the opportunity cost that impacts longer-term shareholder value creation.

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To Our Shareholders
2010 Earnings Recap
In 2010, our operating results were disappointing, as we reported an after tax loss of $1.160 million, or $.34 per share. This loss occurred as a result of credit related charges that included a $6.500 million loan loss provision, $2.753 million in OREO charges and other related costs associated with problem assets such as legal services and OREO carrying costs.
                         
Earnings Analysis
    2010     2009     2008  
     
Income before tax and preferred dividends, as reported:
  $ (3,917 )   $ 3,536     $ 2,659  
 
                       
Credit related costs:
                       
Loan loss provision
    6,500       3,700       2,300  
OREO write-downs/gains and losses
    2,753       208       (80 )
Noncore income:
                       
Security gains
    215       1,471       64  
Gain on sale of branch offices
          1,208        
     
 
                       
“Adjusted” income before taxes and preferred dividends (Excluding items, noted above)
  $ 5,121     $ 4,765     $ 4,815  
     
As you will note from the chart above, which is not a GAAP measure, the company’s “core earnings” run rate outside of credit related charges and other one-time items has improved as the result of lowered funding costs from the significant growth in our core deposit base, control of non-interest expenses, and increases in non-interest income from our SBA/USDA lending programs
Loan Growth/Production
As stated previously we continue to experience good loan demand as demonstrated with approximately $114 million in new loan production during 2010, including $37 million of mortgage loans sold in the secondary market. Our loan balances actually declined slightly from year-end 2009 balances. The table below details the 2010 activity.
         
Loan balances as of December 31, 2009
  $ 384,310  
 
       
Production, excluding secondary market mortgage loans
    77,093  
SBA loan sales
    (12,571 )
Loans transferred to OREO
    (5,373 )
Loans charged off, net of recoveries
    (5,112 )
Normal amortization/paydowns and payoffs
    (55,261 )
 
     
 
       
Loan balances as of December 31, 2010
  $ 383,086  
 
     
Loan production, excluding secondary market mortgage loans of $37 million, in our three geographical regions is shown below.
                         
    For the Year Ending December 31,  
(dollars in thousands)   2010     2009     2008  
REGION
                       
Upper Peninsula
  $ 55,475     $ 43,777     $ 37,040  
Northern Lower Peninsula
    10,972       35,027       14,183  
Southeast Michigan
    10,646       9,318       10,374  
 
                       
 
                 
TOTAL
  $ 77,093     $ 88,122     $ 61,597  
 
                 
We have generated loan growth in all regions and we will continue to evaluate growth potential in markets where we can grow loans with good credit quality and acceptable loan pricing enhanced by fee income.

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To Our Shareholders
Government Guaranteed Lending Programs
                                                                         
    SBA Loans Originated  
    For the Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
    # Loans     SBA Amount     Premium     # Loans     SBA Amount     Premium     # Loans     SBA Amount     Premium  
UP
    13     $ 8,733     $ 609       32     $ 6,797     $ 373       2     $ 386     $ 18  
NLP
    8       3,838       258       10       5,829       125       6       1,009       5  
SEM
                                        3       572       3  
 
                                                     
Total
    21     $ 12,571     $ 867       42     $ 12,626     $ 498       11     $ 1,967     $ 26  
 
                                                     
The Corporation has made a concentrated effort to become a premier SBA/USDA lender throughout the State of Michigan and separate ourselves from our local competition in terms of the adjudication of these types of loans to minimize credit risk and increase noninterest income through the sale of the guaranteed portion of the loans for a premium. As you will note from the chart shown below, we have had success due to the strong competencies of our lenders and credit personnel. In addition to the level of SBA production generated, the Corporation recorded $.868 million in fees for 2010, for a total of $1.680 million over the last four years. The Corporation does not sell all the loan guarantees from every credit, only those where acceptable market rates are paid above par that warrant recognizing the income now, and where the Corporation feels that the reinvestment of the monies paid can be lent out again in sufficient time to exceed the lost interest income from the loan sold.
We are pleased with the progress we have made here; first in terms to the benefit of the Corporation, but also for the many local businesses in these markets that through these programs are provided the capital to grow their organization to help rebuild the economic base of the State.
Core Deposit Growth
One of our primary objectives during 2010 was to decrease our reliance on wholesale funding.
Shown below is the mix of our deposits for the three most recent years.
                                                                 
    DEPOSIT MIX  
    As of December 31,     Percent Change  
    2010     Mix     2009     Mix     2008     Mix     2010/2009     2009/2008  
CORE DEPOSITS
                                                               
Transactional accounts:
                                                               
Noninterest bearing
  $ 41,264       10.67 %   $ 35,878       8.51 %   $ 30,099       8.11 %     15.01 %     19.20 %
NOW, money market, checking
    134,703       34.83       95,790       22.73       70,584       19.02       40.62       35.71  
Savings
    17,670       4.57       18,207       4.32       20,730       5.59       (2.95 )     (12.17 )
 
                                               
Total transactional accounts
    193,637       50.07       149,875       35.56       121,413       32.72       29.20       23.44  
Certificates of deposit <$100,000
    96,977       25.07       59,953       14.23       73,752       19.87       61.76       (18.71 )
 
                                               
Total core deposits
    290,614       75.14       209,828       49.79       195,165       52.59       38.50       7.51  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
NONCORE DEPOSITS
                                                               
Certificates of deposit >$100,000
    22,698       5.87       36,385       8.63       25,044       6.75       (37.62 )     45.28  
Brokered CDs
    73,467       18.99       175,176       41.58       150,888       40.66       (58.06 )     16.10  
 
                                               
Total noncore deposits
    96,165       24.86       211,561       50.21       175,932       47.41       (54.55 )     20.25  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
TOTAL DEPOSITS
  $ 386,779       100.00 %   $ 421,389       100.00 %   $ 371,097       100.00 %     (8.21 )%     13.55 %
 
                                               
As shown in the table above, core deposits grew by more than $80 million in 2010, 38.5%.
Noninterest Expense
Controlling noninterest expense is a distinct challenge for a strategy based upon growth. We accept this challenge and recognize that certain operational costs will increase in future periods; however, we will continue to use a cost benefit analysis to evaluate any major initiatives. In 2010, our operating costs were negatively impacted by costs associated with nonperforming assets, which we expect to reduce in 2011. We have been successful in controlling most other areas of noninterest expense and will continue to focus on becoming more efficient.

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To Our Shareholders
Capital/Shareholders’ Equity
At the end of 2010, the Corporation and the Bank had strong capital positions. The Corporation had a Tier 1 ratio of 9.25% and total risk based capital of 12.62%. The Bank’s Tier 1 capital ratio stood at 8.09% with a total risk based capital ratio of 11.18%. Common equity of MFNC totaled $43.176 million with book value per share at $12.63. We believe that our franchise is undervalued with a year-end market value of $4.58 per share, which is 36% of book value.
Building Franchise Value
As mentioned earlier, with this letter are various charts and graphs which track the performance of the company through the last five years in terms of key shareholder metrics and operating performance levels. Over this period the Corporation has increased its common stock book value of stock from $7.75 per share at December 31, 2005 to $12.63 at 2010 year end, an increase of $4.88 per share, or 63%. During this five year period, we significantly increased total assets, loans, and core deposits which provides the foundation that will lead to future increases in common shareholders’ equity. Following this letter is an overview which provides a snapshot of the three distinctively different regions of our franchise, (Upper Peninsula “UP”, Northern Lower Peninsula, and Southeast Michigan).
Looking Forward
In 2011, we will again focus on increased franchise value with one of our key initiatives being the reduction in nonperforming assets. Another objective is to continue our core deposit growth momentum within all of our markets. We expect to have continued success in new loan production with increased fee contribution from both secondary market mortgage loans and SBA/USDA loan sales.
While nonperforming assets are currently below peer levels, we still face challenges in accomplishing our goal for further reduction given the current Michigan economy. Our 2011 Operating Plan calls for aggressive disposition of these nonearning assets in order to minimize carrying costs.
The Corporation is, and will remain dedicated to the primary strategic objective of enhancing franchise and shareholder value by building a strong banking franchise in our local markets and serving the communities that provide the business opportunities for the company to prosper.
We sincerely thank you for your continued support during these difficult times and we will work diligently and prudently to provide improved shareholder results in the years to come.
Sincerely,
     
(SIGN LOGO)
  (SIGN LOGO)
Paul D. Tobias
  Kelly W. George
Chairman and CEO
  President and CEO
Mackinac Financial Corporation
  mBank

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Five Year Overview
     
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Five Year Overview
     
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Regional Review — Upper Peninsula
BRANCH LOCATIONS
         
ESCANABA
  NEWBERRY   MANISTIQUE — LAKESHORE
Located in Menards
  414 Newberry Avenue   Located in Jack’s Supervalu
3300 Ludington Street
  Newberry, MI 49868   Manistique, MI 49854
Escanaba, MI 49829
  (906) 293-5165   (906) 341-7190
(906) 233-9443
  Manager: Michael A. Slaght   Manager: Magan L. MacArthur
Manager: Debbie L. Peterson
       
 
       
MANISTIQUE
130 South Cedar Street
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-2413
Manager: Magan L. MacArthur
  SAULT STE. MARIE
138 Ridge Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3992
Manager: David R. Thomas
  (CHART) 
 
     
MARQUETTE
300 North McClellan
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5000
Manager: Teresa M. Same
  STEPHENSON
S216 Menominee Street
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2225
Manager: Barbara A. Parrett
 
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
                                 
    At December 31, 2010     2010 Activity  
(dollars in thousands)   Loans     Deposits     Loan Production     Core Deposit Growth  
Escanaba
  $ 5,772     $ 4,747     $ 9,087     $ 3,192  
Manistique
    64,131       34,024       19,222       2,334  
Marquette
    72,251       40,423       35,773       11,967  
Newberry
    15,441       35,368       3,929       123  
Sault Ste. Marie
    42,249       22,104       10,665       6,337  
Stephenson
    7,383       30,809       2,112       4,584  
 
                               
 
                       
TOTAL UPPER PENINSULA
  $ 207,227     $ 167,475     $ 80,788     $ 28,537  
 
                       
     * Includes production of mortgage loans sold on the secondary market.
CONTRIBUTION TO OTHER INCOME
                                 
    Secondary Market     SBA/USDA  
(dollars in thousands)   Production/Sold     Gains/Fee Income     Production/Sold     Gains/Fee Income  
Escanaba
  $ 4,852     $ 62     $ 197     $ 18  
Manistique
    1,717       30       5,278       310  
Marquette
    15,317       207       2,547       221  
Newberry
    1,323       26       582       47  
Sault Ste. Marie
    1,589       25       129       13  
Stephenson
    516       9              
 
                       
 
                               
TOTAL UPPER PENINSULA
  $ 25,314     $ 359     $ 8,733     $ 609  
 
                       

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Regional Review — Upper Peninsula
     
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Excluding the branch sales, which were predominantly transactional accounts, total deposits grew $44.8 million in the five year period, with transactional deposits comprising roughly $39.4 million of that growth.
Core deposits are defined as demand deposits, interest bearing checking accounts, money markets, savings and CDs less than $100,000.
     
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Total loan production over the five year period amounted to $214.3 million.
Nonperforming assets in the Upper Peninsula totaled $3.504 million at the end of 2010, which included $.682 million of OREO and $2.822 million of nonperforming loans. Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans was 1.36%.

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Regional Review — Northern Lower Peninsula
     Andrew P. Sabatine, Regional President — NLP
BRANCH LOCATIONS
         
GAYLORD
1955 South Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-3750
Manager: Joni L. Freel
  KALEVA
14429 Wuoksi Avenue
Kaleva, MI
(231)362-3223
Manager: Barb J. Miller
  (DJ LOGO)
 
       
TRAVERSE CITY
3530 North Country Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 929-5600
Manager: Andrea Pease
       
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
                                 
    At December 31, 2010     2010 Activity  
(dollars in thousands)   Loans     Deposits     Loan Production*     Core Deposit Growth  
Gaylord
  $ 38,428     $ 43,391     $ 12,770     $ 13,387  
Kaleva
    498       14,137       466       3,180  
Traverse City
    49,280       51,545       9,100       23,875  
 
       
 
                       
TOTAL NORTHERN LOWER PENINSULA
  $ 88,206     $ 109,073     $ 22,336     $ 40,442  
 
                       
 
*   Includes production of mortgage loans sold on the secondary market.
CONTRIBUTION TO OTHER INCOME
                                 
    Secondary Market     SBA/USDA  
(dollars in thousands)   Production/Sold     Gains/Fee Income     Production/Sold     Gains/Fee Income  
Gaylord
  $ 8,777     $ 135     $ 1,886     $ 158  
Kaleva
    72       2              
Traverse City
    2,515       43       1,952       100  
 
                       
 
       
TOTAL NORTHERN LOWER PENINSULA
  $ 11,364     $ 180     $ 3,838     $ 258  
 
                       

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Regional Review — Northern Lower Peninsula
     
(DD LOGO)
  (MD LOGO)
Total deposit growth amounted to $71.5 million over the five year period, largely in transactional accounts.
Core deposits are defined as demand deposits, interest bearing checking accounts, money markets, savings and CDs less than $100,000.
     
(DS LOGO)
  (DP LOGO)
Total loan production over the five year period amounted to $108.6 million.
Nonperforming assets in the Northern Lower Peninsula totaled $7.964 million at the end of 2010, which included $1.668 million of OREO and $6.296 million of nonperforming loans. Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans was 7.14%

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Regional Review — Southeast Michigan
Jesse A. Deering, First VP/Southeast Michigan Executive
     
BRANCH LOCATION

BIRMINGHAM
260 East Brown Street, Suite 300
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 290-5900
Manager: Elena Dritsas
  (ID LOGO)
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
                                 
    At December 31, 2010     2010 Activity  
(dollars in thousands)   Loans     Deposits     Loan Production     Core Deposit Growth  
Birmingham
  $ 87,653     $ 36,763     $ 10,646     $ 11,807  
 
                       
Southeast Michigan had no contribution to other income for the year ended 2010 due in part to a lack of a secondary market mortgage loan producer and management’s focus on overall credit issues in order to reduce levels of nonperforming assets.

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Regional Review — Southeast Michigan
     
(TT LOGO)
  (MM LOGO)
Total deposit growth amounted to $33.8 million over the five year period, almost solely in transactional accounts.
Core deposits are defined as demand deposits, interest bearing checking accounts, money markets, savings and CDs less than $100,000.
     
(LG LOGO)
  (MG LOGO)
Total loan production over the five year period amounted to $152.9 million.
Nonperforming assets in Southeast Michigan totaled $4.657 million at the end of 2010, which included $3.212 million of OREO and $1.445 million of nonperforming loans. Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans was 1.65%.

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Selected Financial Highlights
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
                 
    For The Years Ended December 31,  
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)   2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
Selected Financial Condition Data (at end of period):
               
Assets
  $ 478,696     $ 515,377  
Loans
    383,086       384,310  
Investment securities
    33,860       46,513  
Deposits
    386,779       421,389  
Borrowings
    36,069       36,140  
Common shareholders’ equity
    43,176       44,785  
Total shareholders’ equity
    53,882       55,299  
 
               
Selected Statements of Income Data:
               
Net interest income
  $ 16,385     $ 16,287  
Income before taxes and preferred dividend
    (3,918 )     3,536  
Net income
    (1,160 )     1,907  
Income per common share — Basic
    (.34 )     .56  
Income per common share — Diluted
    (.34 )     .56  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    3,419,736       3,419,736  
 
               
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data:
               
Performance Ratios:
               
Net interest margin
    3.66 %     3.59 %
Efficiency ratio
    72.57       72.24  
Return on average assets
    (.23 )     .39  
Return on average common equity
    (2.64 )     4.42  
Return on average total equity
    (2.06 )     3.77  
 
               
Average total assets
  $ 502,993     $ 493,652  
Average common shareholders’ equity
    43,981       43,169  
Average total shareholders’ equity
    56,171       50,531  
Average loans to average deposits ratio
    94.36 %     92.99 %
 
               
Common Share Data at end of period:
               
Market price per common share
  $ 4.58     $ 4.64  
Book value per common share
  $ 12.63     $ 13.10  
Common shares outstanding
    3,419,736       3,419,736  
 
               
Other Data at end of period:
               
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 6,613     $ 5,225  
Non-performing assets
  $ 16,125     $ 21,041  
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
    1.73 %     1.36 %
Non-performing assets to total assets
    3.37 %     4.08 %
Texas ratio
    26.66 %     34.77 %
 
               
Number of:
               
Branch locations
    11       10  
FTE Employees
    110       100  
The above summary should be read in connection with the related consolidated financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this report.

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Quarterly Financial Summary
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Unaudited)
                                                                                 
                            Average                                
    Average     Average     Average     Shareholders’     Return on Average     Net Interest     Efficiency     Net Income     Book Value  
Quarter Ended   Assets     Loans     Deposits     Equity     Assets     Equity     Margin     Ratio     Per Share     Per Share  
December 31, 2010
  $ 488,320     $ 385,296     $ 393,266     $ 55,015       (1.70) %     (15.09) %     3.88 %     65.05 %   $ (.61 )   $ 12.63  
September 30, 2010
    512,335       385,268       416,847       56,668       (.08 )     (.73 )     3.69       75.98       (.03 )     13.26  
June 30, 2010
    502,942       382,169       405,449       57,889       (1.98 )     (17.24 )     3.56       76.04       (.73 )     13.34  
March 31, 2010
    508,495       384,640       413,897       55,109       2.81       25.95       3.51       78.12       1.03       14.08  
December 31, 2009
    514,102       386,203       418,280       55,665       (.14 )     (1.28 )     3.74       71.03       (.05 )     13.10  
September 30, 2009
    513,687       370,310       419,102       54,594       1.19       11.16       3.66       70.09       .45       13.25  
June 30, 2009
    491,205       371,609       401,510       49,855       0.38       3.71       3.58       76.55       .13       12.73  
March 31, 2009
    454,740       370,943       372,669       41,813       .08       0.87       3.35       82.36       .03       12.24  
December 31, 2008
    441,583       366,077       358,213       41,516       (.23 )     (2.42 )     3.20       80.30       (.07 )     12.15  
     
(GRAPHIC)   (GRAPHIC)
(GRAPHIC)

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
(PLANTE MORAN LOGO)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors
Mackinac Financial Corporation, Inc.
We have audited the consolidated statement of financial condition of Mackinac Financial Corporation, Inc. as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits 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 Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits 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 Company’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 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 consolidated financial position of Mackinac Financial Corporation, Inc. as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
         
Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 30, 2011
  (-S- SIGNATURE)   (PRAXITY)
         

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Consolidated Balance Sheets
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 2010 and 2009

(Dollars in Thousands)
                 
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
ASSETS
               
 
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 22,719     $ 18,433  
Federal funds sold
    12,000       27,000  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents
    34,719       45,433  
 
               
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
    713       678  
Securities available for sale
    33,860       46,513  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    3,423       3,794  
 
               
Loans:
               
Commercial
    297,047       305,670  
Mortgage
    80,756       74,350  
Installment
    5,283       4,290  
 
           
Total Loans
    383,086       384,310  
Allowance for loan losses
    (6,613 )     (5,225 )
 
           
Net loans
    376,473       379,085  
 
               
Premises and equipment
    9,660       10,165  
Other real estate held for sale
    5,562       5,804  
Other assets
    14,286       23,905  
 
           
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 478,696     $ 515,377  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Liabilities:
               
Non-interest-bearing deposits
  $ 41,264     $ 35,878  
Interest-bearing deposits:
               
NOW, Money Market, Checking
    134,703       95,790  
Savings
    17,670       18,207  
CDs<$100,000
    96,977       59,953  
CDs>$100,000
    22,698       36,385  
Brokered
    73,467       175,176  
 
           
Total deposits
    386,779       421,389  
 
               
Borrowings:
               
Federal Home Loan Bank
    35,000       35,000  
Other
    1,069       1,140  
 
           
Total borrowings
    36,069       36,140  
Other liabilities
    1,966       2,549  
 
           
Total liabilities
    424,814       460,078  
 
               
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock — No par value:
               
Authorized 500,000 shares, 11,000 shares issued and outstanding
    10,706       10,514  
Common stock and additional paid in capital — No par value
               
Authorized — 18,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding — 3,419,736 shares
    43,525       43,493  
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
    (961 )     199  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    612       1,093  
 
           
 
               
Total shareholders’ equity
    53,882       55,299  
 
           
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 478,696     $ 515,377  
 
           
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
                         
    For The Years Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
INTEREST INCOME:
                       
Interest and fees on loans:
                       
Taxable
  $ 21,091     $ 20,521     $ 22,555  
Tax-exempt
    188       292       404  
Interest on securities:
                       
Taxable
    1,406       2,783       1,293  
Tax-exempt
    28       19       5  
Other interest income
    127       93       305  
 
                 
Total interest income
    22,840       23,708       24,562  
 
                 
 
                       
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                       
Deposits
    5,607       6,431       10,115  
Borrowings
    848       990       1,583  
 
                 
Total interest expense
    6,455       7,421       11,698  
 
                 
 
                       
Net interest income
    16,385       16,287       12,864  
Provision for loan losses
    6,500       3,700       2,300  
 
                 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    9,885       12,587       10,564  
 
                 
 
                       
OTHER INCOME:
                       
Service fees
    990       1,023       838  
Net security gains
    215       1,471       64  
Income from loans sold
    1,407       830       120  
Proceeds from settlement of lawsuits
                3,475  
Gain on sales of branch offices
          1,208        
Other
    183       219       156  
 
                 
Total other income
    2,795       4,751       4,653  
 
                 
 
                       
OTHER EXPENSES:
                       
Salaries and employee benefits
    6,918       6,583       6,886  
Occupancy
    1,313       1,385       1,374  
Furniture and equipment
    806       805       771  
Data processing
    740       862       844  
Professional service fees
    627       603       508  
Loan and deposit
    910       725       488  
ORE writedowns and (gains) losses on sale
    2,753       208       (80 )
FDIC insurance premiums
    957       839       81  
Other
    1,574       1,792       1,686  
 
                 
Total other expenses
    16,598       13,802       12,558  
 
                 
 
                       
Income before provision for (benefit of) income taxes
    (3,918 )     3,536       2,659  
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes
    (3,500 )     1,120       787  
 
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (418 )   $ 2,416     $ 1,872  
 
                 
 
                       
Preferred dividend and accretion of discount
    742       509        
 
                 
 
                       
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ (1,160 )   $ 1,907     $ 1,872  
 
                 
 
                       
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
                       
Basic
  $ (.34 )   $ .56     $ .55  
 
                 
Diluted
  $ (.34 )   $ .56     $ .55  
 
                 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

(Dollars in Thousands)
                                                 
                                    Accumulated        
    Shares of     Preferred     Common Stock     Retained     Other        
    Common     Stock     and Additional     Earnings     Comprehensive        
    Stock     Series A     Paid in Capital     (Accumulated Deficit)     Income     Total  
Balance, January 1, 2008
    3,428,695     $     $ 42,843     $ (3,582 )   $ 60     $ 39,321  
 
                                               
Purchase of oddlot shares
    (8,959 )           (110 )                 (110 )
Net income
                      1,872             1,872  
Other comprehensive income:
                                               
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale
                            385       385  
Other
                      2             2  
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income
                                            2,259  
 
Stock option compensation
                82                   82  
 
                                               
 
                                   
Balance, December 31, 2008
    3,419,736             42,815       (1,708 )     445       41,552  
 
                                               
Net income
                        2,416             2,416  
Other comprehensive income:
                                               
Net unrealized income on securities available for sale
                            648       648  
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income
                                            3,064  
 
Stock option compensation
                60                   60  
Dividend on preferred stock
                      (377 )           (377 )
Issuance of preferred stock, 11,000 shares
          10,382                         10,382  
Issuance of common stock warrants
                618                   618  
Accretion of preferred stock discount
          132             (132 )            
 
                                   
 
                                               
Balance, December 31, 2009
    3,419,736       10,514       43,493       199       1,093       55,299  
 
                                               
Net income (loss)
                      (418 )           (418 )
Other comprehensive income:
                                               
Net unrealized income on securities available for sale
                            (481 )     (481 )
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income (loss)
                                            (899 )
 
                                               
Stock option compensation
                32                     32  
Dividend on preferred stock
                      (550 )           (550 )
Accretion of preferred stock discount
          192             (192 )            
 
                                   
 
                                               
Balance, December 31, 2010
    3,419,736     $ 10,706     $ 43,525     $ (961 )   $ 612     $ 53,882  
 
                                   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

(Dollars in Thousands)
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ (418 )   $ 2,416     $ 1,872  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    1,643       2,027       1,355  
Provision for loan losses
    6,500       3,700       2,300  
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes
    (3,500 )     1,120       787  
(Gain) loss on sales/calls of securities available for sale
    (215 )     (1,471 )     (64 )
(Gain) loss on sale of secondary market loans
    (445 )     (224 )     (107 )
Origination of secondary market loans held for sale
    (36,678 )     (21,722 )     (9,985 )
Proceeds from secondary market loans held for sale
    37,217       22,039       10,126  
(Gain) on sales of branch offices
          (1,208 )      
(Gain) loss on sale of premises, equipment, and other real estate
    48       23       (77 )
Writedown of other real estate
    2,703       187       964  
Stock option compensation
    32       60       82  
Change in other assets
    13,174       (15,626 )     333  
Change in other liabilities
    (583 )     (22 )     (210 )
 
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    19,478       (8,701 )     7,376  
 
                 
 
                       
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                       
Net (increase) in loans
    (9,355 )     (21,218 )     (21,173 )
Net (increase) decrease in interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
    (35 )     (96 )     1,228  
Purchase of securities available for sale
    (5,000 )     (50,113 )     (50,813 )
Proceeds from maturities, sales, calls or paydowns of securities available for sale
    16,788       52,742       25,373  
Capital expenditures
    (606 )     (679 )     (618 )
Proceeds from sale of premises, equipment, and other real estate
    2,876       581       1,956  
Redemption of FHLB stock
    371              
Net cash paid in connection with branch sales
          (28,578 )      
 
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    5,039       (47,361 )     (44,047 )
 
                 
 
                       
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
    (34,610 )     80,760       50,270  
Issuance of Series A Preferred Stock and common stock warrants
          11,000        
Dividend on preferred stock
    (550 )     (307 )      
Net (decrease) in federal funds purchased
                (7,710 )
Net (decrease) in lines of credit
                (1,959 )
Repurchase of common stock-oddlot shares
                (110 )
Principal payments on borrowings
    (71 )     (70 )     (70 )
 
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (35,231 )     91,383       40,421  
 
                 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (10,714 )     35,321       3,750  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    45,433       10,112       6,362  
 
                 
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 34,719     $ 45,433     $ 10,112  
 
                 
 
                       
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
                       
Cash paid during the year for:
                       
Interest
  $ 6,548     $ 7,584     $ 11,961  
Income taxes
    75       90       70  
 
                       
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
                       
Transfers of Foreclosures from Loans to Other Real Estate Held for Sale (net of adjustments made through the allowance for loan losses)
    5,373       4,879       2,849  
 
                       
Assets and Liabilities Divested in Branch Sales:
                       
Loans
          31        
Premises and equipment
          651        
Deposits
          29,260        
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies of Mackinac Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) and Subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and prevailing practices within the banking industry. Significant accounting policies are summarized below.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, mBank (the “Bank”) and other minor subsidiaries, after elimination of intercompany transactions and accounts.
Nature of Operations
The Corporation’s and the Bank’s revenues and assets are derived primarily from banking activities. The Bank’s primary market area is the Upper Peninsula, the northern portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and Oakland County in Lower Michigan. The Bank provides to its customers commercial, real estate, agricultural, and consumer loans, as well as a variety of traditional deposit products. A portion, approximately 2.1%, of the Bank’s commercial loan portfolio consists of leases to commercial and governmental entities, which are secured by various types of equipment. These leases are dispersed geographically throughout the country. Less than 1.0% of the Corporation’s business activity is with Canadian customers and denominated in Canadian dollars.
While the Corporation’s chief decision makers monitor the revenue streams of the various Corporation products and services, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Corporation-wide basis. Accordingly, all of the Corporation’s banking operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 revenue and expenses during the 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, the valuation of investment securities, the valuation of foreclosed real estate, deferred tax assets, and impairment of intangible assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, noninterest-bearing deposits in correspondent banks, and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are purchased and sold for one-day periods.
Securities
The Corporation’s securities are classified and accounted for as securities available for sale. These securities are stated at fair value. Premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Unrealized holding gains and losses on securities available for sale are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity until realized. When it is determined that securities or other investments are impaired and the impairment is other than temporary, an impairment loss is recognized in earnings and a new basis in the affected security is established. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific-identification method.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, the Bank is required to hold stock in the FHLB based on the anticipated level of borrowings to be advanced. This stock is recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Transfer of the stock is substantially restricted.
Interest Income and Fees on Loans
Interest income on loans is reported on the level-yield method and includes amortization of deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term. Net loan commitment fees or costs for commitment periods greater than one year are deferred and amortized into fee income or other expense on a straight-line basis over the commitment period. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, it is probable that the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. Upon such discontinuance, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Interest income on impaired and nonaccrual loans is recorded on a cash basis.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses includes specific allowances related to commercial loans, when they have been judged to be impaired. A loan is impaired when, based on current information, it is probable that the Corporation will not collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. These specific allowances are based on discounted cash flows of expected future payments using the loan’s initial effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
The Corporation continues to maintain a general allowance for loan losses for loans not considered impaired. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which management believes is adequate to provide for possible loan losses. Management periodically evaluates the adequacy of the allowance using the Corporation’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, composition of the portfolio, current economic conditions, and other factors. The allowance does not include the effects of expected losses related to future events or future changes in economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective since it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant change. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the collectability of the principal is unlikely. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for loan losses. These agencies may require additions to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgments of collectability.
In management’s opinion, the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover probable losses relating to specifically identified loans, as well as probable losses inherent in the balance of the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date.
Other Real Estate Held for Sale
Other real estate held for sale consists of assets acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure and other long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired. Other real estate held for sale is initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less costs to sell, establishing a new cost basis. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and the assets’ carrying values are adjusted to the lower of cost basis or fair value less costs to sell. Impairment losses are recognized for any initial or subsequent write-downs. Net revenue and expenses from operations of other real estate held for sale are included in other expense.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposition of premises and equipment are reflected in income. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Stock Option Plans
The Corporation sponsors three stock option plans. One plan was approved during 2000 and applies to officers, employees, and nonemployee directors. This plan was amended as a part of the December 2004 stock offering and recapitalization. The amendment, approved by shareholders, increased the shares available under this plan by 428,587 shares from the original 25,000 (adjusted for the 1:20 reverse stock split), to a total authorized share balance of 453,587. The other two plans, one for officers and employees and the other for nonemployee directors, were approved in 1997. A total of 30,000 shares (adjusted for the 1:20 split), were made available for grant under these plans. Options under all of the plans are granted at the discretion of a committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors. Options to purchase shares of the Corporation’s stock were granted at a price equal to the market price of the stock at the date of grant. The committee determined the vesting of the options when they were granted as established under the plan. All of the option plans have expired.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) is composed of unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, net of tax.
Earnings per Common Share
Earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding. The issuance of shares as a result of stock options and common stock warrants issued under the TARP Capital Purchase Program did not have a dilutive effect on earnings for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
The following shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
                 
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Net income (loss)
  $ (418 )   $ 2,416  
Preferred stock dividends
    742       509  
 
           
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (1,160 )   $ 1,907  
 
           
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    3,419,736       3,419,736  
Effect of dilutive stock options and common stock warrants outstanding
    60,161        
 
           
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    3,479,897       3,419,736  
 
           
Income (loss) per common share:
               
Basic
  $ (.34 )   $ .56  
Diluted
  $ (.34 )   $ .56  
The effect of dilutive common stock warrants is not taken into account when calculating the loss per share in 2010, since it would be anti-dilutive.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes have been provided under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates which will be in effect when these differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax expense (credit) is the result of changes in the deferred tax asset and liability. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred asset will not be realized.
Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments
In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation has entered into off-balance-sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, commitments under credit card arrangements, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. For letters of credit, the Corporation recognizes a liability for the fair market value of the obligations it assumes under that guarantee.
Recent Developments
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) — Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.” ASU 2010-06 amends the fair value disclosure guidance. The amendments include new disclosures and changes to clarify existing disclosure requirements. ASU 2010-06 was effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements of Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The impact of ASU 2010-06 on the Company’s disclosures is reflected in Note 18 of the consolidated financial statements.
In July 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20 “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses”. The standard requires the Company to expand disclosures about the credit quality of our loans and the related reserves against them. The additional disclosures will include details on our past due loans and credit quality indicators. For public entities, ASU 2010-20 disclosures of period-end balances are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010 and are included in Note 4 of the financial statements. Disclosures related to activity that occurs during the reporting period are required for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company will adopt the disclosures related to the activity that occurs during the reporting period beginning with our March 31, 2011 consolidated financial statements.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 2009 and 2008 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2010 presentation.
NOTE 2 — RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $2.275 million were restricted on December 31, 2010 to meet the reserve requirements of the Federal Reserve System.
In the normal course of business, the Corporation maintains cash and due from bank balances with correspondent banks. Balances in these accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s insured limit of $250,000.
Management believes that these financial institutions have strong credit ratings and the credit risk related to these deposits is minimal.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 3 — SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
The carrying value and estimated fair value of securities available for sale are as follows (dollars in thousands):
                                 
            Gross     Gross        
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Estimated  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair Value  
December 31, 2010
                               
 
                               
US Agencies — MBS
  $ 26,787     $ 923     $     $ 27,710  
US Agencies
    5,000             (27 )     4,973  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    1,146       35       (4 )     1,177  
 
                       
 
                               
Total securities available for sale
  $ 32,933     $ 958     $ (31 )   $ 33,860  
 
                       
 
                               
December 31, 2009
                               
 
                               
US Agencies — MBS
  $ 43,651     $ 1,642     $ (55 )   $ 45,238  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    1,207       68             1,275  
 
                       
 
                               
Total securities available for sale
  $ 44,858     $ 1,710     $ (55 )   $ 46,513  
 
                       
Following is information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2010 and 2009 aggregated by investment category and length of time these individual securities have been in a loss position (dollars in thousands):
                                 
    Less Than Twelve Months     Over Twelve Months  
    Gross             Gross        
    Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair  
    Losses     Value     Losses     Value  
December 31, 2010
                               
 
                               
US Agencies — MBS
  $ (27 )   $ 4,973     $     $  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    (4 )     325              
 
                               
 
                       
Total securities available for sale
  $ (31 )   $ 5,298     $     $  
 
                       
 
                               
December 31, 2009
                               
 
                               
US Agencies — MBS
  $ (55 )   $ 3,309     $     $  
 
                       
 
                               
Total securities available for sale
  $ (55 )   $ 3,309     $     $  
 
                       
There were two securities in an unrealized loss position in 2010 and two in 2009. The gross unrealized losses in the current portfolio are considered temporary in nature and related to interest rate fluctuations. The Corporation has both the ability and intent to hold the investment securities until their respective maturities and therefore does not anticipate the realization of the temporary losses.
Following is a summary of the proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale, as well as gross gains and losses for the years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Proceeds from sales and calls
  $ 8,302     $ 44,611     $ 12,047  
Gross gains on sales
    216       1,472       65  
Gross (losses) on sales and calls
    (1 )     (1 )     (1 )

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 3 — SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (CONTINUED)
The carrying value and estimated fair value of securities available for sale at December 31, 2010, by contractual maturity, are shown below (dollars in thousands):
                 
    Amortized     Estimated  
    Cost     Fair Value  
Due in one year or less
  $ 6     $ 6  
Due after one year through five years
    5,634       5,617  
Due after five years through ten years
    506       527  
Due after ten years
           
 
           
Subtotal
    6,146       6,150  
US Agencies — MBS
    26,787       27,710  
 
           
 
               
Total
  $ 32,933     $ 33,860  
 
           
Contractual maturities may differ from expected maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. See Note 8 for information on securities pledged to secure borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank.
NOTE 4 — LOANS
The composition of loans at December 31 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Commercial real estate
  $ 194,859     $ 208,895  
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    68,858       72,184  
One to four family residential real estate
    75,074       67,232  
Construction :
               
Consumer
    5,682       7,118  
Commerical
    33,330       24,591  
Consumer
    5,283       4,290  
 
           
 
               
Total loans
  $ 383,086     $ 384,310  
 
           
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Balance, January 1
  $ 5,225     $ 4,277     $ 4,146  
Recoveries on loans previously charged off
    374       66       121  
Loans charged off
    (5,486 )     (2,818 )     (2,290 )
Provision
    6,500       3,700       2,300  
 
                 
 
                       
Balance, December 31
  $ 6,613     $ 5,225     $ 4,277  
 
                 
In 2010, net charge off activity was $5.112 million, or 1.33% of average loans outstanding compared to net charge-offs of $2.752 million, or .73% of average loans, in the same period in 2009 and $2.169 million, or .60% of average loans, in 2008. During 2010, a provision of $6.500 million was made to increase the reserve. This provision was made in accordance with the Corporation’s allowance for loan loss reserve policy, which calls for a measurement of the adequacy of the reserve at each quarter end. This process includes an analysis of the loan portfolio to take into account increases in loans outstanding and portfolio composition, historical loss rates, and specific reserve requirements of nonperforming loans.

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 4 — LOANS (CONTINUED)
A breakdown of the allowance for loan losses and recorded balances in loans at December 31, 2010 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                                                                 
            Commercial,             One to four                          
    Commercial     financial and     Commercial     family residential     Consumer                    
    real estate     agricultural     construction     real estate     construction     Consumer     Unallocated     Total  
     
Allowance for loan loss reserve:
                                                               
Beginning balance ALLR
  $ 3,284     $ 1,135     $ 386     $ 23     $     $ 13     $ 384     $ 5,225  
Charge-offs
    (2,426 )     (1,804 )     (720 )     (416 )           (9 )     (111 )     (5,486 )
Recoveries
    18       260       67                   15       14       374  
Provision
    2,584       1,427       656       2,015             (19 )     (163 )     6,500  
Unallocated assignment
                                               
     
Ending balance ALLR
  $ 3,460     $ 1,018     $ 389     $ 1,622     $     $     $ 124     $ 6,613  
     
 
                                                               
Loans:
                                                               
Ending balance
  $ 194,859     $ 68,858     $ 33,330     $ 75,074     $ 5,682     $ 5,283     $     $ 383,086  
Ending balance ALLR
    (3,460 )     (1,018 )     (389 )     (1,622 )                 (124 )     (6,613 )
     
Net loans
  $ 191,399     $ 67,840     $ 32,941     $ 73,452     $ 5,682     $ 5,283     $ (124 )   $ 376,473  
     
 
                                                               
Ending balance ALLR
  $ 3,460     $ 1,018     $ 389     $ 1,622     $     $     $ 124     $ 6,613  
Individually evaluated
    1,601       330       39       696                         2,666  
Collectively evaluated
    1,859       688       350       926                   124       3,947  
     
Total
  $ 3,460     $ 1,018     $ 389     $ 1,622     $     $     $ 124     $ 6,613  
     
As part of the management of the loan portfolio, risk ratings are assigned to all commercial loans. Through the loan review process, ratings are modified as believed to be appropriate to reflect changes in the credit. Our ability to manage credit risk depends in large part on our ability to properly identify and manage problem loans. To do so, we operate a credit risk rating system under which our credit management personnel assign a credit risk rating to each loan at the time of origination and review loans on a regular basis to determine each loan’s credit risk rating on a scale of 1 through 8, with higher scores indicating higher risk. The credit risk rating structure used is shown below. In the context of the credit risk rating structure, the term Classified is defined as a problem loan which may or may not be in a nonaccrual status, dependent upon current payment status and collectability.
Excellent (1)
Borrower is not vulnerable to sudden economic or technological changes and is in a non-seasonal business or industry. These loans generally would be characterized by having good experienced management and a strong liquidity position with minimal leverage.
Good (2)
Borrower shows limited vulnerability to sudden economic change with modest seasonal effect. Borrower has “above average” financial statements and an acceptable repayment history with minimal leverage and a profitability that exceeds peers.
Average (3)
Generally, a borrower rated as average may be susceptible to unfavorable changes in the economy and somewhat affected by seasonal factors. Some product lines may be affected by technological change. Borrowers in this category exhibit stable earnings, with a satisfactory payment history.
Acceptable (4)
The loan is an otherwise acceptable credit that warrants a higher level of administration due to various underlying weaknesses. These weaknesses, however, have not and may never deteriorate to the point of a Special Mention rating or Classified status. This rating category may include new businesses not yet having established a firm performance record.

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 4 — LOANS (CONTINUED)
Special Mention (5)
The loan is not considered as a Classified status, however may exhibit material weaknesses that, if not corrected, may cause future problems. Borrowers in this category warrant special attention but have not yet reached the point of concern for loss. The borrower may have deteriorated to the point that they would have difficulty refinancing elsewhere. Similarly, purchasers of these businesses would not be eligible for bank financing unless they represent a significantly lessened credit risk.
Substandard (6)
The loan is Classified and exhibits a number of well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize normal repayment. The assets are no longer adequately protected due to declining net worth, lack of earning capacity or insufficient collateral offering the distinct possibility of the loss of a portion of the loan principal. Loans within this category clearly represent troubled and deteriorating credit situations requiring constant supervision and an action plan must be developed and approved by the appropriate officers to mitigate the risk.
Doubtful (7)
Loans in this category exhibit the same weaknesses used to describe the substandard credit; however, the traits are more pronounced. Loans are frozen with collection improbable. Such loans are not yet rated as Charge-off because certain actions may yet occur which would salvage the loan.
Charge-off/Loss (8)
Loans in this category are largely uncollectible and should be charged against the loan loss reserve immediately.
General Reserves:
For loans with a credit risk rating of 5 or better and any loans with a risk rating of 6 or 7 with no specific reserve, reserves are established based on the type of loan collateral, if any, and the assigned credit risk rating. Determination of the allowance is inherently subjective as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on pools of homogenous loans based on historical loss experience, and consideration of current environmental factors and economic trends, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.
Using a historical average loss by loan type as a base, each loan graded as higher risk is assigned a specific percentage. Within the commercial loan portfolio, the historical loss rates are used for specific industries such as hospitality, gaming, petroleum, and forestry. The residential real estate and consumer loan portfolios are assigned a loss percentage as a homogenous group. If, however, on an individual loan the projected loss based on collateral value and payment histories are in excess of the computed allowance, the allocation is increased for the higher anticipated loss. These computations provide the basis for the allowance for loan losses as recorded by the Corporation.
Below is a breakdown of loans by risk category as of December 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands):
                                                                         
    (1)     (2)     (3)     (4)     (5)     (6)     (7)     Rating        
    Excellent     Good     Average     Acceptable     Sp.Mention     Substandard     Doubtful     Unassigned     Total  
Commercial real estate
  $ 4,745     $ 16,975     $ 44,408     $ 109,911     $ 3,789     $ 10,997     $ 3,956     $ 78     $ 194,859  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    3,726       5,275       16,466       39,844       259       2,636             652       68,858  
Commercial construction
          579       4,416       22,280       1,921       568             3,566       33,330  
One-to-four family residential real estate
    33       3,589       3,146       4,271       1,464       3,941             58,630       75,074  
Consumer construction
                                              5,682       5,682  
Consumer
                34       368                         4,881       5,283  
 
                                                     
 
                                                                       
Total loans
  $ 8,504     $ 26,418     $ 68,470     $ 176,674     $ 7,433     $ 18,142     $ 3,956     $ 73,489     $ 383,086  
 
                                                     

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 4 — LOANS (CONTINUED)
Impaired Loans
Nonperforming loans are those which are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments, on nonaccrual status, or loans, the terms of which have been renegotiated to provide a reduction or deferral on interest or principal. The interest income recorded during impairment and that which would have been recognized were $.141 million and $.583 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the amounts were $.040 million and $.700 million.
The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Corporation will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of a similar nature and on an individual loans basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.

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The following is a summary of impaired loans and their effect on interest income (dollars in thousands):
                                                 
                                    Interest Income     Interest Income  
    Nonaccrual     Accrual     Average     Related     Recognized     on  
    Basis     Basis     Investment     Valuation Reserve     During Impairment     Accrual Basis  
December 31, 2010
                                               
 
With no valuation reserve:
                                               
Commercial real estate
  $ 960     $     $ 987     $     $     $ 71  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    51             13                   1  
Commercial construction
    458             1,186             11       33  
One to four family residential real estate
    362       105       237             1       13  
Consumer construction
                                   
Consumer
                                   
 
                                               
With a valuation reserve:
                                               
Commercial real estate
  $ 2,562     $ 4,537     $ 6,531     $ 1,258     $ 117     $ 306  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    709             1,660       279             95  
Commercial construction
                                  21  
One to four family residential real estate
    767             730       230       12       39  
Consumer construction
    52             52       1             4  
Consumer
                                       
 
                                               
Total:
                                               
Commercial real estate
  $ 3,547     $ 4,537     $ 7,518     $ 1,283     $ 117     $ 377  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    735             1,673       254             96  
Commercial construction
    458             1,186             11       54  
One to four family residential real estate
    1,129       105       967       230       13       52  
Consumer construction
    52             52       1             4  
Consumer
                                   
 
                                   
Total
  $ 5,921     $ 4,642     $ 11,396     $ 1,768     $ 141     $ 583  
 
                                   
 
                                               
December 31, 2009
                                               
 
                                               
With no valuation reserve:
                                               
Commercial real estate
  $ 1,293     $ 869     $ 1,954     $     $ 40     $ 133  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    397             349                   21  
Commercial construction
    986             2,399                   163  
One to four family residential real estate
    292             212                   18  
Consumer construction
    52             10                    
Consumer
                3                    
 
                                               
With a valuation reserve:
                                               
Commercial real estate
  $ 6,997     $     $ 5,187     $ 961     $     $ 349  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    2,249             173       1,497             11  
Commercial construction
    933             72       1             2  
One to four family residential real estate
    1,169             90       246             3  
Consumer construction
                                   
Consumer
                                   
 
                                               
Total:
                                               
Commercial real estate
  $ 8,290     $ 869     $ 7,141     $ 961     $ 40     $ 482  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    2,646             522       1,497             32  
Commercial construction
    1,919             2,471       1             165  
One to four family residential real estate
    1,461             302       246             21  
Consumer construction
    52             10                    
Consumer
                3                    
 
                                   
Total
  $ 14,368     $ 869     $ 10,449     $ 2,705     $ 40     $ 700  
 
                                   

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NOTE 4 — LOANS (CONTINUED)
A summary of past due loans at December 31, 2010 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                                                 
    2010     2009  
    30-89 days     90+ days             30-89 days     90+ days        
    Past Due     Past Due/             Past Due     Past Due/        
    (accruing)     Nonaccrual     Total     (accruing)     Nonaccrual     Total  
Commercial real estate
  $ 19     $ 3,522     $ 3,541     $ 4,607     $ 8,290     $ 12,897  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    382       760       1,142       492       2,646       3,138  
Commercial construction
          458       510       25       1,971       1,996  
One to four family residential real estate
    923       1,129       2,052       226       1,461       1,687  
Consumer construction
          52                          
Consumer
    20             20       68             68  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total past due loans
  $ 1,344     $ 5,921     $ 7,265     $ 5,418     $ 14,368     $ 19,786  
 
                                   
A summary of troubled debt restructurings at December 31 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                                 
    2010     2009  
    Number of     Recorded     Number of     Recorded  
    Modifications     Investment     Modifications     Investment  
Commercial real estate
    7     $ 4,537       2     $ 869  
Commercial, financial and agricultural
                       
Commercial construction
                       
One to four family residential real estate
    1       105              
Consumer construction
                       
Consumer
                       
 
                       
 
                               
Total troubled debt restructurings
    8     $ 4,642       2     $ 869  
 
                       
A roll-forward of troubled debt restructuring during the year ended December 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands):
                                                 
            Commercial,             One to four     Consumer and        
    Commercial     Financial and     Commercial     family residential     Consumer        
    Real Estate     Agricultural     Construction     real estate     Construction     Total  
ACCRUING
                                               
 
                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 869     $     $     $     $     $ 869  
 
                                               
Principal payments
    (48 )           (2 )                 (50 )
Charge-offs
                (632 )                 (632 )
Advances
                                   
New restructured
    4,692             634       609             5,935  
Class transfers
                                   
Transfers to nonaccrual
    (976 )                 (504 )           (1,480 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
Ending balance
  $ 4,537     $     $     $ 105     $     $ 4,642  
 
                                   

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NOTE 4 — LOANS (CONTINUED)
A roll-forward of nonaccrual activity during the year ended December 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands):
                                                         
            Commercial,             One to four                    
    Commercial     Financial and     Commercial     family residential     Consumer              
    Real Estate     Agricultural     Construction     real estate     Construction     Consumer     Total  
NONACCRUAL  
                                                       
 
Beginning balance
  $ 8,290     $ 2,646     $ 1,919     $ 1,461     $ 52     $     $ 14,368  
 
Principal payments
    (5,323 )     (1,095 )     (86 )     (35 )                 (6,539 )
Charge-offs
    (2,274 )     (1,539 )     (48 )     (1,311 )                 (5,172 )
Advances
    245                                     245  
Class transfers
                                         
Transfers to OREO
    (4,501 )     (150 )     (1,361 )     (368 )                 (6,380 )
Transfers to accruing
    (54 )     (36 )                             (90 )
Transfers from accruing
    6,987       933       24       1,368                   9,312  
Other
    152       1       10       14                   177  
 
                                         
 
Ending balance
  $ 3,522     $ 760     $ 458     $ 1,129     $ 52     $     $ 5,921  
 
                                         
Insider Loans
The Bank, in the ordinary course of business, grants loans to the Corporation’s executive officers and directors, including their families and firms in which they are principal owners. Activity in such loans is summarized below (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Loans outstanding, January 1
  $ 8,552     $ 6,516  
New loans
    5,243       2,160  
Net activity on revolving lines of credit
    2,065       1,189  
Change in related party interest
          297  
Repayment
    (6,328 )     (1,610 )
 
               
 
Loans outstanding, December 31
  $ 9,532     $ 8,552  
 
               
There were no loans to related-parties classified substandard as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. In addition to the outstanding balances above, there were unfunded commitments of $.351 million to related parties at December 31, 2010.

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NOTE 5 — PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Details of premises and equipment at December 31 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Land
  $ 1,811     $ 1,811  
Buildings and improvements
    11,925       11,816  
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
    4,770       4,346  
Construction in progress
    12       84  
 
               
Total cost basis
    18,518       18,057  
Less — accumulated depreciation
    8,858       7,892  
 
               
 
Net book value
  $ 9,660   $ 10,165  
 
               
In August 2009, the Bank sold its Ontonagon and South Range branch offices, with deposits of approximately $29.300 million, premises and equipment with a net book value of $.600 million, and loans totaling approximately $31,000.
Depreciation of premises and equipment charged to operating expenses amounted to $1.098 million in 2010, $1.050 million in 2009, and $1.035 million in 2008.
NOTE 6 — OTHER REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE
An analysis of other real estate held for sale for the years ended December 31 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Balance, January 1
  $ 5,804     $ 2,189  
Other real estate transferred from loans due to foreclosure
    5,373       4,879  
Reclassification of redemption ORE
          (475 )
Other real estate sold
    (2,862 )     (581 )
OREO writedowns
    (2,703 )     (187 )
Loss on ORE
    (50 )     (21 )
 
               
 
Balance, December 31
  $ 5,562     $ 5,804  
 
               
NOTE 7 — DEPOSITS
The distribution of deposits at December 31 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Noninterest bearing
  $ 41,264     $ 35,878  
NOW, money market, checking
    134,703       95,790  
Savings
    17,670       18,207  
CDs <$100,000
    96,977       59,953  
CDs >$100,000
    22,698       36,385  
Brokered
    73,467       175,176  
 
           
 
Total deposits
  $ 386,779     $ 421,389  
 
           

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NOTE 7 — DEPOSITS (CONTINUED)
Maturities of non-brokered time deposits outstanding at December 31, 2010, are as follows (dollars in thousands):
         
2011
  $ 67,851  
2012
    34,256  
2013
    9,248  
2014
    6,163  
2015
    1,840  
Thereafter
    317  
 
     
 
Total
  $ 119,675  
 
     
Brokered deposits of $70.739 million mature in 2011 and $2.728 million matures thereafter.
NOTE 8 — BORROWINGS
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings consist of the following at December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Federal Home Loan Bank fixed rate advances at rates ranging from .61% to 2.10% maturing in 2011 and 2014
  $ 15,000     $ 15,000  
Federal Home Loan Bank variable rate advances at rates ranging from .306% to .309% maturing in 2011
    20,000       20,000  
Farmers Home Administration, fixed-rate note payable, maturing August 24, 2024 interest payable at 1%
    1,069       1,140  
 
               
 
 
  $ 36,069     $ 36,140  
 
               
The Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings are collateralized at December 31, 2010 by the following: a collateral agreement on the Corporation’s one to four family residential real estate loans with a book value of approximately $34.577 million; mortgage related and municipal securities with an amortized cost and estimated fair value of $13.286 million and $13.919 million, respectively; and Federal Home Loan Bank stock owned by the Bank totaling $3.423 million. Prepayment of the advances is subject to the provisions and conditions of the credit policy of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis in effect as of December 31, 2010. The $20.0 million FHLB advances which matured early in 2011 were refinanced into longer term fixed rate maturities.
The U.S.D.A. Rural Development borrowing is collateralized by loans totaling $.256 million originated and held by the Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, First Rural Relending and an assignment of a demand deposit account in the amount of $.920 million, and guaranteed by the Corporation.

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NOTE 8 — BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
Maturities of borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2010 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
         
2011
  $ 25,072  
2012
    72  
2013
    73  
2014
    10,074  
2015
    74  
Thereafter
    704  
 
     
 
Total
  $ 36,069  
 
     
NOTE 9 — INCOME TAXES
The components of the federal income tax provision (credit) for the years ended December 31 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Current tax expense (benefit)
  $     $     $  
Change in valuation allowance
    (2,136 )            
Deferred tax expense (benefit)
    (1,364 )     1,120       787  
 
                       
 
Total provision (credit) for income taxes
  $ (3,500 )   $ 1,120     $ 787  
 
                       
A summary of the source of differences between income taxes at the federal statutory rate and the provision (credit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Tax expense at statutory rate
  $ (1,332 )   $ 1,202     $ 904  
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
                       
Tax-exempt interest
    (73 )     (106 )     (137 )
Change in valuation allowance
    (2,136 )            
Other
    41       24       20  
 
                       
 
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes, as reported
  $ (3,500 )   $ 1,120     $ 787  
 
                       

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NOTE 9 — INCOME TAXES(CONTINUED)
Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of the Corporation’s assets and liabilities. The major components of net deferred tax assets at December 31 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Deferred tax assets:
               
NOL carryforward
  $ 9,342     $ 9,520  
Allowance for loan losses
    2,248       1,776  
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit
    1,463       1,463  
OREO Tax basis > book basis
    1,081       80  
Tax credit carryovers
    672       672  
Deferred compensation
    247       273  
Stock option compensation
    204       196  
Depreciation
    118       72  
Intangible assets
    95       112  
Other
    11       49  
 
           
 
Total deferred tax assets
    15,481       14,213  
 
           
 
Valuation allowance
  $ (6,010 )   $ (8,146 )
 
           
 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
FHLB stock dividend
    (128 )     (128 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    (315 )     (563 )
Other
          (95 )
 
           
 
Total deferred tax liabilities
    (443 )     (786 )
 
           
 
Net deferred tax asset
  $ 9,028     $ 5,281  
 
           
A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. At March 31, 2010 Management evaluated the valuation allowance. An analysis of the deferred tax asset was made to determine the utilization of those tax benefits based upon projected future taxable income. At that time, based upon management’s determination and in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles, that it was “more likely than not” that a portion of these benefits would be utilized, a $3.500 million valuation adjustment was made as a credit to income tax expense. Among the criteria that management considered in evaluating the deferred tax asset was taxable income for the three most recent taxable years ending December 31, 2009 which totaled $8.2 million. This taxable income allowed the Corporation to utilize NOL carryforwards.
Management assessed the valuation allowance for the second and third quarters of 2010 and determined that no additional adjustment was deemed appropriate. At December 31, 2010, based upon further analysis, and in recognition of the current period operating loss before taxes, management determined that an adjustment to the valuation was appropriate and increased the valuation allowance by $1.364 million with an increase to current tax expense. The Corporation, as of December 31, 2010 had a net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards for tax purposes of approximately $27.5 million, and $2.1 million, respectively.
The Corporation will continue to evaluate the future benefits from these carryforwards and at such time as it became “more likely than not” that they would be utilized prior to expiration will recognize the additional benefits as an adjustment to the valuation allowance. The net operating loss carryforwards expire twenty years from the date they originated. These carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in the year 2023. A portion of the NOL, approximately $17.0 million, and all of the credit carryforwards are subject to the limitations for utilization as set forth in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The annual limitation is $1.400 million for the NOL and the equivalent value of tax credits, which is approximately $.477 million. These limitations for use were established in conjunction with the recapitalization of the Corporation in December 2004.

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NOTE 10 — OPERATING LEASES
The Corporation currently maintains three operating leases for branch office locations. The first operating lease, for our location in Birmingham, was originated in September 2005 and had an original term of 66 months with an option to renew for an additional five year period. It is anticipated that the original term of this will be extended for an additional three year term.
The second operating lease, for our location in Escanaba, was executed in December 2008, the terms of which began in April 2009. The original term of this lease is three years and will automatically renew and extend for four additional consecutive terms of two years each, but either party may elect to terminate by providing notice of such election to the other party at least 120 days prior to the end of the then-current term. The additional terms call for a lease adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index at time of renewal.
The third operating lease, for our new location in Manistique, was executed in April 2010, the terms of which began at that time. The original term of this lease is three years and will automatically renew and extend for four additional consecutive terms of two years each.
Future minimum payments, by year and in the aggregate, under the initial terms of the operating lease agreements, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
         
2011
  $ 90  
2012
    25  
2013
    4  
 
     
 
Total
  $ 119  
 
     
Rent expense for all operating leases amounted to $270,000 in 2010, $207,000 in 2009, and $195,000 in 2008.
NOTE 11 — RETIREMENT PLAN
The Corporation has established a 401(k) profit sharing plan. Employees who have completed three months of service and attained the age of 18 are eligible to participate in the plan. Eligible employees can elect to have a portion, not to exceed 80%, of their annual compensation paid into the plan. In addition, the Corporation may make discretionary contributions into the plan. Retirement plan contributions charged to operations totaled $110,000, $120,000, and $90,000 in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.
NOTE 12 — DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
As an incentive to retain key members of management and directors, the Corporation established a deferred compensation plan, with benefits based on the number of years the individuals have served the Corporation. This plan was discontinued and no longer applies to current officers and directors. A liability was recorded on a present value basis and discounted using the rates in effect at the time the deferred compensation agreement was entered into. The liability may change depending upon changes in long-term interest rates. The liability at December 31, 2010 and 2009, for vested benefits under this plan, was $.725 million and $.815 million, respectively. These benefits were originally contracted to be paid over a ten to fifteen-year period. The final payment is scheduled to occur in 2023. The deferred compensation plan is unfunded; however, the Bank maintains life insurance policies on the majority of the plan participants. The cash surrender value of the policies was $1.559 million and $1.464 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Deferred compensation expense for the plan was $43,000, $72,000, and $84,000 for 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

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NOTE 13 — REGULATORY MATTERS
The Corporation is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary—actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Corporation’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation’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 to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management has determined that, as of December 31, 2010, the Corporation is well capitalized.
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. In addition, federal banking regulators have established capital classifications beyond the minimum requirements in order to risk-rate deposit insurance premiums and to provide trigger points for prompt corrective action.
The Corporation’s and the Bank’s actual and required capital amounts and ratios as of December 31 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
                                                                 
                                                    To Be Well  
                                                    Capitalized Under  
                            For Capital             Prompt Corrective  
    Actual                     Adequacy Purposes             Action Provisions  
    Amount     Ratio             Amount     Ratio             Amount     Ratio  
2010
                                                               
Total capital to risk weighted assets:
                                                               
Consolidated
  $ 49,132       12.6 %         $ 31,157       ≥ 8.0 %             N/A          
mBank
  $ 43,477       11.2 %         $ 31,118       ≥ 8.0 %         $ 38,897       10.0 %
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets:
                                                               
Consolidated
  $ 44,242       11.4 %         $ 15,579       ≥ 4.0 %             N/A          
mBank
  $ 38,594       9.9 %         $ 15,559       ≥ 4.0 %         $ 23,338       6.0 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets:
                                                               
Consolidated
  $ 44,242       9.3 %         $ 19,130       ≥ 4.0 %             N/A          
mBank
  $ 38,594       8.1 %         $ 19,092       ≥ 4.0 %         $ 23,865       5.0 %
2009
                                                               
Total capital to risk weighted assets:
                                                               
Consolidated
  $ 54,587       13.2 %         $ 33,155       ≥ 8.0 %             N/A          
mBank
  $ 47,630       11.5 %         $ 33,166       ≥ 8.0 %         $ 41,458       10.0 %
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets:
                                                               
Consolidated
  $ 49,406       11.9 %         $ 16,578       ≥ 4.0 %             N/A          
mBank
  $ 42,446       10.2 %         $ 16,583       ≥ 4.0 %         $ 24,875       6.0 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets:
                                                               
Consolidated
  $ 49,406       9.8 %         $ 20,272       ≥ 4.0 %             N/A          
mBank
  $ 42,446       8.4 %         $ 20,261       ≥ 4.0 %         $ 25,326       5.0 %
At December 31, 2010, the Bank was not authorized to pay dividends to the Corporation without prior regulatory approval because of a negative retained earnings balance due to cumulative losses.

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 14 — STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Corporation sponsors three stock option plans. All historical information presented below has been adjusted to reflect the 1 for 20 reverse stock split which occurred on December 16, 2004. One plan was approved during 2000 and applies to officers, employees, and non-employee directors. A total of 25,000 shares were made available for grant under this plan. This plan was amended as a part of the recapitalization to provide for additional authorized shares equal to 12.50% of all outstanding shares subsequent to the recapitalization, which amounted to 428,587 shares. This plan expired on February 15, 2010. The other two plans, one for officers and employees and the other for non-employee directors, were approved in 1997 and expired in 2007. A total of 30,000 shares were made available for grant under these plans. Options under all of the plans are granted at the discretion of a committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors. Options to purchase shares of the Corporation’s stock are granted at a price equal to the market price of the stock at the date of grant. The committee determines the vesting of the options when they are granted as established under the plan.
A summary of stock option transactions for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
                 
    2010     2009  
Outstanding shares at beginning of year
    411,057       446,237  
Granted during the year
           
Exercised during the year
           
Expired / forfeited during the year
    (16,985 )     (35,180 )
 
           
Outstanding shares at end of year
    394,072       411,057  
 
           
Exercisable shares at end of year
    150,781       157,266  
 
           
Weighted average exercise price per share
               
at end of year
  $ 10.98     $ 12.03  
 
           
Shares available for grant at end of year
    0       24,780  
 
           
There were no options granted in 2010 and in 2009.
Following is a summary of the options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2010:
                                 
                            Weighted  
                            Average  
                            Remaining  
Exercise   Number of Shares     Contractual  
Price   Outstanding     Exercisable     Unvested Options     Life-Years  
$9.16
    5,000       2,000       3,000       4.96  
$9.75
    257,152       120,861       136,291       3.96  
$10.65
    50,000       10,000       40,000       5.96  
$11.50
    40,000       8,000       32,000       4.75  
$12.00
    40,000       8,000       32,000       4.46  
$156.00
    1,920       1,920             .83  
 
                       
 
    394,072       150,781       243,291       4.34  
 
                       

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 14 — STOCK OPTION PLANS (CONTINUED)
Options issued since the Corporation’s recapitalization in December of 2004 call for 20% immediate vesting upon issue and subsequent vesting to occur over a two to five year period, based upon the market value appreciation of the underlying Corporation’s stock. Compensation related to these options is expensed based upon the vesting period without consideration given to market value appreciation. There are no future compensation expenses related to existing option programs.
NOTE 15 — OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related taxes for the years ended December 31 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities
  $ (513 )   $ 2,451     $ 681  
Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) later recognized in income
    215       1,471       64  
 
                 
Net unrealized gains (losses)
    (728 )     980       617  
Tax effect
    (247 )     331       232  
 
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (481 )   $ 649     $ 385  
 
                 
NOTE 16 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program
On April 24, 2009, the Corporation entered into and closed a Letter Agreement, including the Securities Purchase Agreement-Standard Terms (collectively, the “Securities Purchase Agreement”), related to the CPP. Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Corporation issued and sold to the Treasury (i) 11,000 shares of the Corporation’s Series A Preferred Shares, and (ii) a 10-year Warrant to purchase 379,310 shares of the Corporation’s Common Shares, at an exercise price of $4.35 per share (subject to certain anti-dilution and other adjustments), for aggregate proceeds of $11.000 million in cash.
As a result of the CPP transaction, the Corporation is required to take certain actions, for so long as the Treasury holds any securities acquired from the Corporation pursuant to the CPP (excluding any period in which the Treasury holds only the Warrant to purchase Common Shares of the Corporation) (the “CPP Period”), to ensure that its executive compensation and benefit plans with respect to Senior Executive Officers (as defined in the relevant agreements) comply with Section 111(b) of Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”), as implemented by any guidance or regulations issued under Section 111(b) of EESA, and not adopt any benefit plans with respect to, or which cover, the Corporation’s Senior Executive Officers that do not comply with EESA, as amended by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “ARRA”), which was passed by Congress and signed by the President on February 17, 2009. The applicable executive compensation standards generally remain in effect during the CPP Period and apply to the Corporation’s Senior Executive Officers (which for purposes of the ARRA and the CPP agreements, includes the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, its Chief Financial Officer, and the next three most highly-compensated executive officers, even though the Corporation’s senior executive officers consist of a smaller group of executives for purposes of the other compensation disclosures in this proxy statement).

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 16 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)
Amounts recorded for Preferred Stock and Warrant Common Stock were estimated based on an allocation of the total proceeds from the issuance on the relative fair values of both instruments. Fair value of the Preferred Stock was determined based on assumptions regarding the discount rate (market rate) on the Preferred Stock (estimated 12%). Fair value of the Warrant Common Stock is based on the value of the underlying Preferred Stock based on an estimate for a three year term. The allocation of the proceeds received resulted in the recording of a discount on the Preferred Stock and a premium on the Warrant Common Stock. The discount on the preferred will be accreted on an effective yield basis over a three-year term. The allocated carrying value of the Preferred Stock and Warrant Common Stock on the date of issuance (based on their relative fair values) was $10.382 million and $.618 million, respectively. Cumulative dividends on the Preferred Stock are payable at 5% annum for the first five years and at a rate of 9% per annum thereafter on the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Company is prohibited from paying any dividend with respect to shares of common stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends are paid in full on the Preferred Stock for all past dividend periods. The Preferred Stock is non-voting, other than class voting rights on matters that could adversely affect the Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock may be redeemed at any time with regulatory approval. The Treasury may also transfer the Preferred Stock to a third party at any time. The preferred stock qualifies as Tier 1 Capital for regulatory purposes at the holding company.
The Corporation has the right to redeem the Series A Preferred Shares at any time after consulting with its primary regulator, in which case the executive compensation standards would no longer apply to the Corporation.
The Corporation is considering whether or not to participate in the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund program (“SBLF”). The Corporation has applied for funding under the SBLF, but has not yet received approval, nor has the Corporation determined if it will participate if approved. This SBLF program would allow the Corporation to pay off the TARP preferred and also requires an injection of capital into the Bank which is dependent upon the amount of the total SBLF funding less the $11 million of TARP preferred.
NOTE 17 — COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND CREDIT RISK
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 include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.
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 and standby letters of credit, is represented by the contractual 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. These commitments at December 31 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Commitments to extend credit:
               
Variable rate
  $ 18,092     $ 24,839  
Fixed rate
    13,034       6,039  
Standby letters of credit — Variable rate
    2,192       1,279  
Credit card commitments — Fixed rate
    2,737       2,714  
 
           
 
 
  $ 36,055     $ 34,871  
 
           
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

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 17 — COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND CREDIT RISK (CONTINUED)
creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Corporation upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the party. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The commitments are structured to allow for 100% collateralization on all standby letters of credit.
Credit card commitments are commitments on credit cards issued by the Corporation’s subsidiary and serviced by other companies. These commitments are unsecured.
Contingencies
In the normal course of business the Corporation is involved in various legal proceedings.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Bank grants commercial, residential, agricultural, and consumer loans throughout Michigan. The Bank’s most prominent concentration in the loan portfolio relates to commercial real estate loans to operators of nonresidential buildings. This concentration at December 31, 2010 represents $58.114 million, or 19.56%, compared to $48.689 million, or 15.93%, of the commercial loan portfolio on December 31, 2009. The remainder of the commercial loan portfolio is diversified in such categories as hospitality and tourism, real estate agents and managers, new car dealers, gaming, petroleum, forestry, agriculture, and construction. Due to the diversity of the Bank’s locations, the ability of debtors of residential and consumer loans to honor their obligations is not tied to any particular economic sector.
NOTE 18 — FAIR VALUE
Fair value estimates, methods, and assumptions are set forth below for the Corporation’s financial instruments:
Cash, cash equivalents, and interest-bearing deposits — The carrying values approximate the fair values for these assets.
Securities — Fair values are based on quoted market prices where available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.
Federal Home Loan Bank stock — Federal Home Loan Bank stock is carried at cost, which is its redeemable value and approximates its fair value, since the market for this stock is limited.
Loans — Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, residential mortgage, and other consumer. The fair value of loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows using discount rates reflecting the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan.
The methodology in determining fair value of nonaccrual loans is to average them into the blended interest rate at 0% interest. This has the effect of decreasing the carrying amount below the risk-free rate amount and, therefore, discounts the estimated fair value.
Impaired loans are measured at the estimated fair value of the expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral for loans which are collateral dependent. Therefore, the carrying values of impaired loans approximate the estimated fair values for these assets.

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 18 — FAIR VALUE (CONTINUED)
Deposits - The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits and savings, is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows applying interest rates currently being offered on similar time deposits.
Borrowings - Rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt. The fair value of borrowed funds due on demand is the amount payable at the reporting date.
Accrued interest - The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates fair value.
Off-balance-sheet instruments - The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements, the current interest rates, and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. Since the differences in the current fees and those reflected to the off-balance-sheet instruments at year-end are immaterial, no amounts for fair value are presented.
The following table presents information for financial instruments at December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements  
    2010     2009  
    Carrying     Estimated     Carrying     Estimated  
    Amount     Fair Value     Amount     Fair Value  
Financial assets:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 34,719     $ 34,719     $ 45,433     $ 45,433  
Interest-bearing deposits
    713       713       678       678  
Securities available for sale
    33,860       33,860       46,513       46,513  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    3,423       3,423       3,794       3,794  
Net loans
    376,473       376,713       379,085       382,352  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,155       1,155       1,413       1,413  
 
                       
 
                               
Total financial assets
  $ 450,343     $ 450,583     $ 476,916     $ 480,183  
 
                       
 
                               
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 386,779     $ 387,885     $ 421,389     $ 421,124  
Borrowings
    36,069       36,234       36,140       36,447  
Accrued interest payable
    232       232       325       325  
 
                       
 
                               
Total financial liabilities
  $ 423,080     $ 424,351     $ 457,854     $ 457,896  
 
                       
Limitations - Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Corporation’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Corporation’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Fair value estimates are based on existing on-and off-balance-sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include premises and equipment, other assets, and other liabilities. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 18 — FAIR VALUE (CONTINUED)
The following is information about the Corporation’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2010, and the valuation techniques used by the Corporation to determine those fair values.
Level 1: In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or            liabilities that the Corporation has the ability to access.
Level 2: Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3: Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability.
The fair value of all investment securities at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were based on level 2 inputs. There are no other assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis at fair value. For additional information regarding investment securities, please refer to “Note 3 — Investment Securities.”
The Corporation had no Level 3 assets or liabilities on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2009.
In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels in the above fair value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. The Corporation’s assessment of the significance of particular inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific to each asset or liability.

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 18 — FAIR VALUE (CONTINUED)
The Corporation also has assets that under certain conditions are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets include loans and other real estate owned. The Corporation has estimated the fair values of these assets using Level 3 inputs, specifically discounted cash flow projections.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis at December 31, 2010
                                         
          Quoted Prices     Significant     Significant        
            in Active Markets     Other Observable     Unobservable     Total Losses for  
    Balance at     for Identical Assets     Inputs     Inputs     Year Ended  
(dollars in thousands)   December 31, 2010     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)     December 31, 2010  
Assets
                                       
 
                                       
Impaired loans
  $ 10,563     $     $     $ 10,563     $ 1,666  
Other real estate owned
    5,562                   5,562       2,753  
 
                                     
 
                                       
 
                                  $ 4,419  
 
                                     
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis at December 31, 2009
                                         
          Quoted Prices     Significant     Significant        
            in Active Markets     Other Observable     Unobservable     Total Losses for  
    Balance at     for Identical Assets     Inputs     Inputs     Year Ended  
(dollars in thousands)   December 31, 2009     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)     December 31, 2009  
Assets
                                       
 
Impaired Loans
  $ 15,237     $     $     $ 15,237     $ 1,300  
Other real estate owned
    5,804                   5,804       399  
 
                                     
 
                                  $ 1,699  
 
                                     
The Corporation had no investments subject to fair value measurement on a nonrecurring basis.
Impaired loans categorized as Level 3 assets consist of non-homogeneous loans that are considered impaired. The Corporation estimates the fair value of the loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows using management’s best estimate of key assumptions. These assumptions include future payment ability, timing of payment streams, and estimated realizable values of available collateral (typically based on outside appraisals).

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MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 19 — PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2010 and 2009

(Dollars in Thousands)
                 
    2010     2009  
ASSETS
               
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,353     $ 7,480  
Investment in subsidiaries
    49,016       48,575  
Other assets
    275       156  
 
           
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 54,644     $ 56,211  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Other liabilities
  $ 762     $ 912  
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock — no par value:
               
Authorized 500,000 shares, 11,000 shares issued and outstanding
    10,706       10,514  
Common stock and additional paid in capital — no par value
               
Authorized 18,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding - 3,419,736
    43,525       43,493  
Accumulated earnings (deficit)
    (961 )     199  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    612       1,093  
 
           
 
               
Total shareholders’ equity
    53,882       55,299  
 
           
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 54,644     $ 56,211  
 
           

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NOTE 19 — PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

(Dollars in Thousands)
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
INCOME:
                       
Proceeds from settlement of lawsuits
  $     $     $ 3,475  
Other
    11       8       9  
 
                 
 
                       
Total income
    11       8       3,484  
 
                 
 
                       
EXPENSES:
                       
Salaries and benefits
    218       250       265  
Interest
                51  
Professional service fees
    136       196       55  
Other
    147       227       141  
 
                 
 
                       
Total expenses
    501       673       512  
 
                 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries
    (490 )     (665 )     2,972  
 
                 
 
                       
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes
          (226 )     1,005  
 
                 
 
                       
Income (loss) before equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries
    (490 )     (439 )     1,967  
 
                       
Equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries
    72       2,855       (95 )
 
                 
 
                       
Net income (loss)
    (418 )     2,416       1,872  
 
                       
Preferred dividend and accretion of discount
    742       509        
 
                 
 
                       
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ (1,160 )   $ 1,907     $ 1,872  
 
                 

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NOTE 19 — PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

(Dollars in Thousands)
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                       
Net income
  $ (418 )   $ 2,416     $ 1,872  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Equity in undistributed net (income) loss of subsidiaries
    (72 )     (2,855 )     95  
Increase in capital from stock option compensation
    32       60       82  
Change in other assets
    31       (348 )     49  
Change in other liabilities
    (149 )     32       765  
 
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (576 )     (695 )     2,863  
 
                 
 
                       
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
Proceeds from issuance of Series A Preferred Stock and common stock warrants
          11,000        
Dividend on preferred stock
    (550 )     (307 )      
Net increase (decrease) in lines of credit
                (1,959 )
Purchase of common stock — oddlot shares
                (110 )
Payments from subsidiaries
          69        
Investments in subsidiaries
    (1,000 )     (3,000 )     (500 )
 
                 
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
    (1,550 )     7,762       (2,569 )
 
                 
 
                       
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (2,126 )     7,067       294  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    7,480       413       119  
 
                 
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 5,354     $ 7,480     $ 413  
 
                 

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Selected Financial Data
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
                                         
    Years Ended December 31  
    2010     2009     2008     2007     2006  
SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:
                                       
Total assets
  $ 478,696     $ 515,377     $ 451,431     $ 408,880     $ 382,791  
Loans
    383,086       384,310       370,280       355,079       322,581  
Securities
    33,860       46,513       47,490       21,597       32,769  
Deposits
    386,779       421,389       371,097       320,827       312,421  
Borrowings
    36,069       36,140       36,210       45,949       38,307  
Common shareholders’ equity
    43,176       44,785       41,552       39,321       28,790  
Total shareholders’ equity
    53,882       55,299       41,552       39,321       28,790  
 
                                       
SELECTED OPERATIONS DATA:
                                       
Interest income
  $ 22,840     $ 23,708     $ 24,562     $ 28,695     $ 24,052  
Interest expense
    6,455       7,421       11,698       (15,278 )     (12,459 )
 
                             
Net interest income
    16,385       16,287       12,864       13,417       11,593  
Provision for loan losses
    6,500       3,700       2,300       400       (861 )
Net security gains (losses)
    215       1,471       64       (1 )     (1 )
Other income
    2,580       3,280       4,589       2,007       984  
Other expenses
    (16,598 )     (13,802 )     (12,558 )     (12,100 )     (12,221 )
 
                             
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (3,918 )     3,536       2,659       2,923       1,216  
Provision (credit) for income taxes
    (3,500 )     1,120       787       (7,240 )     (500 )
 
                             
Net income (loss)
    (418 )     2,416       1,872       10,163       1,716  
Preferred dividend and accretion of discount
    742       509                    
 
                             
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ (1,160 )   $ 1,907     $ 1,872     $ 10,163     $ 1,716  
 
                             
 
                                       
PER SHARE DATA:
                                       
Earnings (loss) — Basic
  $ (.34 )   $ .56     $ .55     $ 2.96     $ .50  
Earnings (loss) — Diluted
    (.34 )     .56       .55       2.96       .50  
Cash dividends declared
                             
Book value
    12.63       13.10       12.15       11.47       8.40  
Market value — closing price at year end
    4.58       4.64       4.40       8.98       11.50  
 
                                       
FINANCIAL RATIOS:
                                       
Return on average common equity
    (2.64 )%     4.42 %     4.61 %     31.05 %     6.19 %
Return on average total equity
    (2.06 )     3.77       4.61       31.05       6.19  
Return on average assets
    (.23 )     .39       .44       2.59       .49  
Dividend payout ratio
    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  
Average equity to average assets
    11.17       10.24       9.55       8.34       7.97  
Efficiency ratio
    72.57       72.24       85.51       79.46       93.95  
Net interest margin
    3.66       3.59       3.23       3.60       3.51  

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Summary Quarterly Financial Information
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
                                                                 
    FOR THE QUARTER ENDED     FOR THE QUARTER ENDED  
    2010     2009  
    12/31     9/30     6/30     3/31     12/31     9/30     6/30     3/31  
BALANCE SHEET
                                                               
 
                                                               
Total loans
  $ 383,086     $ 382,727     $ 384,839     $ 377,311     $ 384,310     $ 384,100     $ 372,004     $ 370,776  
Allowance for loan losses
    (6,613 )     (5,437 )     (6,371 )     (4,737 )     (5,225 )     (4,081 )     (4,119 )     (4,793 )
Total loans, net
    376,473       377,290       378,468       372,574       379,085       380,019       367,885       365,983  
Intangible assets
                                        6       26  
Total assets
    478,696       499,006       500,774       502,427       515,377       513,180       506,304       466,375  
Core deposits
    290,614       287,055       271,026       236,227       209,828       200,541       202,892       196,860  
Noncore deposits (1)
    96,165       117,469       134,758       168,985       211,561       218,040       210,260       188,897  
Total deposits
    386,779       404,524       405,784       405,212       421,389       418,581       413,152       385,757  
Total borrowings
    36,069       36,069       36,140       36,140       36,140       36,140       36,210       36,210  
Total shareholders’ equity
    53,882       55,987       56,231       58,722       55,299       55,766       53,939       41,864  
Total shares outstanding
    3,419,736       3,419,736       3,419,736       3,419,736       3,419,736       3,419,736       3,419,736       3,419,736  
 
                                                               
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET
                                                               
 
                                                               
Total loans
  $ 385,296     $ 385,268     $ 382,169     $ 384,640     $ 386,203     $ 370,310     $ 371,609     $ 370,943  
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,816 )     (6,094 )     (5,159 )     (5,073 )     (3,872 )     (4,231 )     (4,847 )     (4,405 )
Total loans, net
    379,480       379,174       377,010       379,567       382,331       366,079       366,762       366,538  
Intangible assets
                                  1       16       35  
Total assets
    488,320       512,335       502,942       508,495       514,102       513,687       491,205       454,740  
Core deposits
    286,807       285,697       255,023       221,284       204,972       201,854       198,631       194,962  
Noncore deposits (1)
    106,459       131,150       150,426       192,613       213,308       217,248       202,879       177,707  
Total deposits
    393,266       416,847       405,449       413,897       418,280       419,102       401,510       372,669  
Total borrowings
    36,069       36,115       36,140       36,140       36,140       36,194       36,376       36,648  
Total shareholders’ equity
    55,015       56,668       57,889       55,109       55,665       54,594       49,855       41,813  
 
                                                               
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
                                                               
 
                                                               
Nonperforming loans/total loans
    2.76 %     2.94 %     2.87 %     2.62 %     3.96 %     3.00 %     2.66 %     3.52 %
Nonperforming assets/total assets
    3.37       3.41       3.34       3.51       4.08       3.38       2.93       3.27  
Allowance for loan losses/total loans
    1.73       1.42       1.66       1.26       1.36       1.06       1.11       1.29  
Allowance for loan losses/nonperforming loans
    62.61       48.34       57.69       47.87       34.29       35.40       41.71       36.72  
Net charge-offs/average loans
    .16       .50       .31       .36       .30       .20       .22       .01  
Texas Ratio (2)
    26.66       27.68       26.71       27.76       34.76       28.99       25.53       32.69  
 
                                                               
CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIOS
                                                               
 
                                                               
Tier 1 leverage ratio
    9.25 %     9.22 %     9.38 %     9.85 %     9.75 %     9.74 %     9.65 %     7.86 %
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets
    11.36       11.73       11.65       12.48       11.92       12.18       11.94       9.31  
Total capital to risk weighted assets
    12.62       12.98       12.91       13.69       13.17       13.19       13.00       10.56  
Average equity/average assets
    11.27       11.06       11.51       10.84       10.83       10.63       10.15       9.19  
Tangible equity/tangible assets
    11.27       11.06       11.51       10.84       10.83       10.87       10.65       8.97  
 
(1)   Noncore deposits include brokered deposits and CDs greater than $100,000
 
(2)   Texas Ratio: Nonperforming Assets Divided by Total Equity plus Allowance for Loan Losses

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Summary Quarterly Financial Information
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
                                                                 
    FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 2010     FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 2009  
    12/31     9/30     6/30     3/31     12/31     9/30     6/30     3/31  
INCOME STATEMENT
                                                               
 
                                                               
Net interest income
  $ 4,276     $ 4,064     $ 4,023     $ 4,022     $ 4,431     $ 4,310     $ 4,051     $ 3,495  
Provision for loan losses
    1,800       1,000       2,800       900       2,300       700       150       550  
Net interest income after provision
    2,476       3,064       1,223       3,122       2,131       3,610       3,901       2,945  
Total noninterest income
    747       648       593       807       1,503       2,418       439       391  
Total noninterest expense
    4,037       3,601       5,330       3,629       3,650       3,443       3,470       3,239  
Income before taxes
    (814 )     111       (3,514 )     300       (16 )     2,585       870       97  
Provision for income taxes
    1,093       30       (1,212 )     (3,411 )     (22 )     864       271       7  
 
                                               
Net income
    (1,907 )     81       (2,302 )     3,711       6       1,721       599       90  
Preferred dividend and accretion of discount
    185       185       186       185       186       185       138        
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ (2,092 )   $ (104 )   $ (2,488 )   $ 3,526     $ (180 )   $ 1,536     $ 461     $ 90  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
PER SHARE DATA
                                                               
 
                                                               
Earnings per share — basic
  $ (.61 )   $ (.03 )   $ (.73 )   $ 1.03     $ (.05 )   $ .45     $ .13     $ .03  
Earnings per share — diluted
    (.61 )     (.03 )     (.73 )     1.03       (.05 )     .45       .13       .03  
Book value per share
    12.63       13.26       13.34       14.08       13.10       13.25       12.73       12.24  
Market value per share
    4.58       5.10       6.50       4.72       4.64       4.10       4.50       4.00  
 
                                                               
PROFITABILITY RATIOS
                                                               
 
                                                               
Return on average assets
    (1.70 )%     (.08 )%     (1.98) %     2.81 %     (.14) %     1.19 %     .38 %     .08 %
Return on average common equity
    (18.76 )     (.91 )     (21.28 )     (30.77 )     (1.59 )     13.72       4.33       .87  
Return on average total equity
    (15.09 )     (0.73 )     (17.24 )     25.95       (1.28 )     11.16       3.71       .87  
Net interest margin
    3.88       3.69       3.56       3.51       3.74       3.66       3.58       3.35  
Efficiency ratio
    65.05       75.98       76.04       78.12       71.03       70.09       76.55       82.36  
Average loans/average deposits
    97.97       92.42       94.26       92.93       92.33       88.36       92.55       99.54  

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Market Information
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MARKET INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
The Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol MFNC. The following table sets forth the range of high and low trading prices of the Corporation’s common stock from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010, as reported by NASDAQ.
                                 
    For the Quarter Ended  
    March 31     June 30     September 30     December 31  
2010
                               
High
  $ 5.20     $ 7.39     $ 6.95     $ 5.28  
Low
    4.09       4.51       4.74       3.95  
Close
    4.72       6.50       5.10       4.58  
Book value, at quarter end
    14.08       13.34       13.26       12.63  
 
                               
2009
                               
High
  $ 4.72     $ 4.50     $ 6.37     $ 5.85  
Low
    2.45       3.76       4.00       4.00  
Close
    4.00       4.50       4.10       4.64  
Book value, at quarter end
    12.24       12.73       13.25       13.10  
The Corporation had 1,216 shareholders of record as of March 30, 2011.
The holders of the Corporation’s common stock are entitled to dividends when, and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Corporation, out of funds legally available for that purpose. In determining dividends, the Board of Directors considers the earnings, capital requirements and financial condition of the Corporation and its subsidiary bank, along with other relevant factors. The Corporation’s principal source of funds for cash dividends is the dividends paid by the Bank. The ability of the Corporation and the Bank to pay dividends is subject to regulatory restrictions and requirements. The Bank currently has a negative retained earnings position which precludes payment of dividends. The Bank, in order to pay dividends, would need to eliminate the negative retained earnings position and have regulatory approval. There were no dividends declared or paid in 2008, 2009 and 2010. There were no sales of unregistered securities in 2010, nor were there any repurchases of the Corporation’s common stock in 2010.

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Shareholder Return Performance Graph
MACKINAC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the yearly percentage change in the cumulative total shareholder return on the Corporation’s common stock with that of the cumulative total return on the NASDAQ Bank Index and the NASDAQ Composite Index for the five-year period ended December 31, 2010. The following information is based on an investment of $100, on December 31, 2005 in the Corporation’s common stock, the NASDAQ Bank Index, and the NASDAQ Composite Index, with dividends reinvested.
This graph and other information contained in this section shall not be deemed to be “soliciting” material or to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C, or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(GRAPH)

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Forward Looking Statements
This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Corporation intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, or expectations of the Corporation, are generally identifiable by use of the words “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, or similar expressions. The Corporation’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
    The highly regulated environment in which the Corporation operates could adversely affect its ability to carry out its strategic plan due to restrictions on new products, funding opportunities or new market entrances;
 
    General economic conditions, either nationally or in the state(s) in which the Corporation does business;
 
    Legislation or regulatory changes which affect the business in which the Corporation is engaged;
 
    Changes in the level and volatility of interest rates which may negatively affect the Corporation’s interest margin;
 
    Changes in securities markets with respect to the market value of financial assets and the level of volatility in certain markets such as foreign exchange;
 
    Significant increases in competition in the banking and financial services industry resulting from industry consolidation, regulatory changes and other factors, as well as action taken by particular competitors;
 
    The ability of borrowers to repay loans;
 
    The effects on liquidity of unusual decreases in deposits;
 
    Changes in consumer spending, borrowing, and saving habits;
 
    Technological changes;
 
    Acquisitions and unanticipated occurrences which delay or reduce the expected benefits of acquisitions;
 
    Difficulties in hiring and retaining qualified management and banking personnel;
 
    The Corporation’s ability to increase market share and control expenses;
 
    The effect of compliance with legislation or regulatory changes;
 
    The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices;
 
    The costs and effects of existing and future litigation and of adverse outcomes in such litigation; and
 
    An increase in the Corporation’s FDIC insurance premiums, or the collection of special assessments by the FDIC.
These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements. Further information concerning the Corporation and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Corporation’s financial results, is included in the Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this report are based upon information presently available and the Corporation assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
OVERVIEW
The following discussion and analysis presents the more significant factors affecting the Corporation’s financial condition as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the results of operations for 2008 through 2010. This discussion also covers asset quality, liquidity, interest rate sensitivity, and capital resources for the years 2009 and 2010. The information included in this discussion is intended to assist readers in their analysis of, and should be read in conjunction with, the consolidated financial statements and related notes and other supplemental information presented elsewhere in this report. Throughout this discussion, the term “Bank” refers to mBank, the principal banking subsidiary of the Corporation.
Taxable equivalent adjustments are the result of increasing income from tax-free loans and investments by an amount equal to the taxes that would be paid if the income were fully taxable based on a 34% federal tax rate, thus making tax-exempt yields comparable to taxable asset yields.
Dollar amounts in tables are stated in thousands, except for per share data.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this section is to provide a brief summary of the 2010 results of operations and financial condition. A more detailed analysis of the results of operations and financial condition follows this summary.
The Corporation reported a loss available to common shareholders in 2010 of $1.160 million, or $.34 per share, compared to net income of $1.907 million, $.56 per share, in 2009 and net income in 2008 of $1.872 million, $.55 per share.
Total assets of the Corporation at December 31, 2010, were $478.696 million, a decrease of $36.681 million, or 7.12% from total assets of $515.377 million reported at December 31, 2009. In 2010, the Corporation reduced excess liquidity and reliance on wholesale funding.
At December 31, 2010, the Corporation’s loans stood at $383.086 million, a decrease of $1.224 million, or .32%, from 2009 year-end balances of $384.310 million. Loan balances were impacted by normal amortization and paydowns. A good portion of these payoffs pertained to loan relationships that no longer met our pricing or credit standards. Total loan production in 2010 amounted to $113.8 million, which included $36.7 million of secondary market mortgage loans. The Corporation also sold $12.6 million of SBA/USDA guaranteed loans.
Nonperforming loans totaled $10.563 million, or 2.76% of total loans at December 31, 2010. Nonperforming assets at December 31, 2010, were $16.125 million, 3.37% of total assets, compared to $21.041 million or 4.08% of total assets at December 31, 2009.
Total deposits decreased from $421.389 million at December 31, 2009, to $386.779 million at December 31, 2010, a decrease of 8.21%. The decrease in deposits in 2010 was comprised of a decrease in wholesale deposits of $115.396 million and an increase in core deposits of $80.786 million.
Shareholders’ equity totaled $53.882 million at December 31, 2010, compared to $55.299 million at the end of 2009, a decrease of $1.417 million. This decrease reflects the consolidated net loss of $1.160 million, the $32,000 capital contribution impact of stock options, the decrease in the market value of available-for-sale investments, which amounted to $.481 million and the decrease from the accretion of the discount on preferred stock of $.192 million. The book value per common share at December 31, 2010, amounted to $12.63 compared to $13.10 at the end of 2009.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                         
    For the Years Ended December 31,  
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)   2010     2009     2008  
Taxable-equivalent net interest income
  $ 16,496     $ 16,446     $ 13,074  
Taxable-equivalent adjustment
    111       159       210  
 
                 
 
                       
Net interest income
    16,385       16,287       12,864  
Provision for loan losses
    6,500       3,700       2,300  
Other income
    2,795       4,751       4,653  
Other expense
    16,598       13,802       12,558  
 
                 
 
                       
Income before provision for income taxes
    (3,918 )     3,536       2,659  
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes
    (3,500 )     1,120       787  
 
                 
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ (418 )   $ 2,416     $ 1,872  
Preferred dividend expense
    742       509        
 
                 
 
                       
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (1,160 )   $ 1,907     $ 1,872  
 
                 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share
                       
Basic
  $ (.34 )   $ .56     $ .55  
Diluted
  $ (.34 )   $ .56     $ .55  
 
Return on average assets
    (.23 )%     .39 %     .44 %
Summary
The Corporation reported a net loss available to common shareholders of $1.160 million in 2010, compared to net income of $1.907 million in 2009 and a net income of $1.872 million in 2008. The 2010 results include elevated costs associated with nonperforming assets, including loan loss provisions of $6.500 million and OREO write-downs and gains/losses of $2.753 million. Also included in the 2010 results are security gains of $.215 million. The 2009 results include $1.208 million of gains related to branch office sales and $1.471 million of security gains. The 2008 operating results include the positive effect, $3.475 million of a lawsuit settlement, and the negative effect, $.425 million of a severance agreement.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the Corporation’s primary source of core earnings. Net interest income represents the difference between the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing funding sources. Net interest revenue is the Corporation’s principal source of revenue, representing 89% of total revenue in 2010. The net interest income is impacted by economic and competitive factors that influence rates, loan demand, and the availability of funding.
Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis increased $.098 million from $16.287 in 2009 to $16.385 million, in 2010. Attributing to the overall decrease in net interest income was a reduction in investment securities which were sold late in 2009 in order to reduce excess liquidity and lower market interest rate risk. The proceeds from these sales were used to repay maturing wholesale deposits. In 2010, interest rates were somewhat stable with the prime rate at 3.25% for the entire year. The Corporation experienced a modest reduction, 14 basis points, in the overall rates on earnings assets from 5.26% in 2009 to 5.12% in 2010. Interest bearing funding sources also declined, by 22 basis points, from 1.82% in 2009 to 1.60% in 2010. The combination of these rate reductions resulted in an improved net interest margin from 3.62% in 2009 to 3.68% in 2010.
In 2009, the Corporation realized an increase of $3.423 million in net interest income. A portion of this increase was attributed to higher levels of investment securities which were funded by lower cost wholesale funding sources. In 2009, the Corporation benefited from low interest rates prevalent on wholesale deposit instruments. The interest rates in the

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wholesale environment were significantly more attractive than offering rates by competitors in local markets. In addition to the benefits derived from lower rates or wholesale deposit instruments a number of new or rewritten loans were structured with interest rate floors that locked in a near term favorable interest rate spread.
The following table details sources of net interest income for the three years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                                                 
    2010     Mix     2009     Mix     2008     Mix  
Interest Income
                                               
Loans
  $ 21,279       93.17 %   $ 20,813       87.79 %   $ 22,959       93.48
Funds sold
    58       .25                   96       .39  
Taxable securities
    1,406       6.16       2,783       11.74       1,293       5.26  
Nontaxable securities
    28       .12       19       .08       5       .02  
Other interest-earning assets
    69       .30       93       .39       209       .85  
 
                                               
Total earning assets
    22,840       100.00 %     23,708       100.00 %     24,562       100.00 %
 
                                               
Interest Expense
                                               
NOW, money markets, checking
    1,218       18.87 %     809       10.90 %     1,284       10.98
Savings
    97       1.50       142       1.91       193       1.65  
CDs <$100,000
    1,756       27.20       1,857       25.02       3,181       27.19  
CDs >$100,000
    449       6.96       633       8.53       1,037       8.86  
Brokered deposits
    2,087       32.33       2,990       40.30       4,420       37.79  
Borrowings
    848       13.14       990       13.34       1,583       13.53  
 
                                               
Total interest-bearing funds
    6,455       100.00 %     7,421       100.00 %     11,698       100.00
 
                                               
 
                                               
Net interest income
  $ 16,385             $ 16,287             $ 12,864          
 
                                               
 
                                               
Average Rates
                                               
Earning assets
    5.10 %             5.22 %             6.16 %        
 
                                               
Interest-bearing funds
    1.60               1.82               3.32          
 
                                               
Interest rate spread
    3.50               3.40               2.84          
 
                                               
As shown in the table above, income on loans provides more than 90% of the Corporation’s interest revenue. The Corporation’s loan portfolio has approximately 71% of variable rate loans that predominantly reprice with changes in the prime rate and 29% of fixed rate loans. A majority of the variable rate loans, 60%, or $160 million, have interest rate floors. These loans will not reprice until the prime rate increases to the extent necessary to surpass the interest rate floor. A prime rate increase of 100 basis points or more will reprice $66 million of these loans with floors, while the remainder will reprice with a 200 basis point increase in the prime rate.
The majority of interest bearing liabilities do not reprice automatically with changes in interest rates, which provides flexibility to manage interest income. Management monitors the interest sensitivity of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities to minimize the risk of movements in interest rates.

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The following table presents the amount of taxable equivalent interest income from average interest-earning assets and the yields earned on those assets, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing obligations and the rates paid on those obligations. All average balances are daily average balances.
                                                                         
    Years ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
    Average             Average     Average             Average     Average             Average  
(dollars in thousands)   Balance     Interest     Rate     Balance     Interest     Rate     Balance     Interest     Rate  
ASSETS:
                                                                       
Loans (1,2,3)
  $ 384,347     $ 21,376       5.56 %   $ 374,796     $ 20,964       5.59 %   $ 361,324     $ 23,166       6.41 %
Taxable securities
    35,475       1,406       3.96       74,005       2,782       3.76       28,766       1,293       4.49  
Nontaxable securities (2)
    853       42       4.92       571       28       4.90       69       8       11.59  
Federal Funds sold
    22,934       58       .25       74                   4,101       96       2.34  
Other interest-earning assets
    4,448       69       1.55       4,415       93       2.11       4,318       209       4.84  
 
                                                     
Total earning assets
    448,057       22,951       5.12       453,861       23,867       5.26       398,578       24,772       6.22  
 
                                                     
Reserve for loan losses
    (5,539 )                     (4,337 )                     (3,747 )                
Cash and due from banks
    29,291                       19,397                       6,901                  
Fixed assets
    10,002                       10,839                       11,453                  
Other real estate owned
    6,196                       3,374                       1,048                  
Other assets
    14,986                       10,518                       11,110                  
 
                                                                 
 
    54,936                       39,791                       26,765                  
 
                                                                       
 
                                                                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 502,993                     $ 493,652                     $ 425,343                  
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                                                                       
NOW and Money Markets
  $ 99,411     $ 943       .95 %   $ 73,003     $ 665       0.91 %   $ 77,997     $ 1,245       1.60 %
Interest checking
    18,987       275       1.45       7,735       143       1.85       1,501       39       2.60  
Savings deposits
    19,503       97       .50       20,179       142       0.70       15,963       193       1.21  
CDs <$100,000
    84,841       1,756       2.07       67,356       1,858       2.76       78,755       3,181       4.04  
CDs >$100,000
    26,273       449       1.71       26,906       633       2.35       27,079       1,037       3.83  
Brokered deposits
    118,615       2,087       1.76       176,017       2,990       1.70       111,482       4,420       3.96  
Borrowings
    36,116       848       2.35       36,338       990       2.72       39,248       1,583       4.03  
 
                                                     
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    403,746       6,455       1.60 %     407,534       7,421       1.82       352,025       11,698       3.32  
 
                                                     
Demand deposits
    39,704                       31,864                       29,348                  
Other liabilities
    3,372                       3,723                       3,340                  
Shareholders’ equity
    56,171                       50,531                       40,630                  
 
                                                                 
 
    99,247                       86,118                       73,318                  
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 502,993                     $ 493,652                     $ 425,343                  
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
Rate spread
                    3.52                       3.44 %                     2.90 %
 
                                                                 
Net interest margin/revenue, tax equivalent basis
          $ 16,496       3.68 %           $ 16,446       3.62 %           $ 13,074       3.28 %
 
                                                           
 
(1)   For purposes of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding.
 
(2)   The amount of interest income on nontaxable securities and loans has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis, using a 34% tax rate.
 
(3)   Interest income on loans includes loan fees.

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The following table presents the dollar amount, in thousands, of changes in taxable equivalent interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing obligations. It distinguishes between changes related to higher or lower outstanding balances and changes due to the levels and fluctuations in interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing obligations, information is provided for changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e. changes in volume multiplied by prior period rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e. changes in rate multiplied by prior period volume). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume are shown as a separate variance.
                                                                 
    Years ended December 31,  
    2010     vs.     2009     2009     vs.     2008  
    Increase (Decrease)             Increase (Decrease)        
    Due to             Due to        
                            Total                             Total  
                    Volume     Increase                     Volume     Increase  
    Volume     Rate     and Rate     (Decrease)     Volume     Rate     and Rate     (Decrease)  
Interest earning assets:
Loans
  $ 534     $ (119 )   $ (3 )   $ 412     $ 863     $ (2,955 )   $ (110 )   $ (2,202 )
Taxable securities
    (1,448 )     151       (79 )     (1,376 )     2,033       (212 )     (332 )     1,489  
Nontaxable securities
    13             1       14       58       (5 )     (33 )     20  
Federal funds sold
    58                   58       (94 )     (96 )     94       (96 )
Other interest earning assets
    1       (25 )           (24 )     5       (118 )     (3 )     (116 )
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Total interest earning assets
  $ (842 )   $ 7     $ (81 )   $ (916 )   $ 2,865     $ (3,386 )   $ (384 )   $ (905 )
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Interest bearing obligations
                                                               
NOW and money market deposits
  $ 241     $ 27     $ 10     $ 278     $ (80 )   $ (535 )   $ 35     $ (580 )
Interest checking
    208       (31 )     (45 )     132       162       (11 )     (47 )     104  
Savings deposits
    (5 )     (41 )     1       (45 )     51       (81 )     (21 )     (51 )
CDs <$100,000
    482       (464 )     (120 )     (102 )     (460 )     (1,010 )     147       (1,323 )
CDs >$100,000
    (15 )     (173 )     4       (184 )     (7 )     (400 )     3       (404 )
Brokered deposits
    (975 )     107       (35 )     (903 )     2,559       (2,526 )     (1,463 )     (1,430 )
Borrowings
    (6 )     (137 )     1       (142 )     (117 )     (514 )     38       (593 )
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Total interest bearing obligations
  $ (70 )   $ (712 )   $ (184 )   $ (966 )   $ 2,108     $ (5,077 )   $ (1,308 )   $ (4,277 )
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Net interest income, tax equivalent basis
                          $ 50                             $ 3,372  
 
                                                           
Provision for Loan Losses
The Corporation records a provision for loan losses when it believes it is necessary to adjust the allowance for loan losses to maintain an adequate level after considering factors such as loan charge-offs and recoveries, changes in identified levels of risk in the loan portfolio, changes in the mix of loans in the portfolio, loan growth, and other economic factors. During 2010, the Corporation recorded a provision for loan loss of $6.500 million, compared to a provision of $3.700 million in 2009. The higher provision for 2010 was due in large part to an elevated level of charge-offs which totaled $5.112 million, or 1.33% of average loans compared to $2.752 million or   .73% on average loans in 2009.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income was $2.795 million, $4.751 million, and $4.653 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. The principal recurring sources of noninterest income are the gains on the sale of secondary market loans and fees for services related to deposit and loan accounts. In 2010, the Corporation expanded its efforts to generate increased income from secondary market loans by adding additional staff and centralizing processing activities. In 2009, the Corporation recorded a gain on the sale of two branch offices, $1.208 million, and a gain on security sales of $1.471 million.

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The following table details noninterest income for the three years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                                         
                            % Increase (Decrease)  
    2010     2009     2008     2010-2009     2009-2008  
Deposit service charges
  $ 128     $ 116     $ 101       10.34 %     14.85 %
NSF Fees
    862       907       737       (4.96 )     23.07  
Gain on sale of secondary market loans
    445       224       107       98.66       109.35  
Secondary market fees generated
    94       93       34       1.08       173.53  
SBA Fees
    868       513       12       69.20       4,175.00  
Proceeds from settlement of lawsuits
                3,475             (100.00 )
Gain on sale of branch offices
          1,208             (100.00 )     100.00  
Other
    183       219       123       (16.44 )     78.05  
 
                             
Subtotal
    2,580       3,280       4,589       (21.34 )     (28.52 )
 
                             
Net security gains
    215       1,471       64       (85.38 )     2,198.44  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total noninterest income
  $ 2,795     $ 4,751     $ 4,653       (41.17) %     2.11 %
 
                             
Total revenues from the loan sale activities amounted to $1.407 million in 2010, $.830 million in 2009 and $.153 million in 2008. The Corporation anticipates increased revenues from these activities in future periods. As stated, we increased our capacity for secondary market activities with several key staff additions. We are also increasing our SBA and USDA lending activities as these types of government sponsored programs become more advantageous to borrowers. Deposit related income totaled $.990 million in 2010 compared to $1.023 million in 2009 and $.838 million in 2008. The current regulatory environment may limit the Corporation’s ability to grow these revenue sources.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense was $16.598 million in 2010, compared to $13.802 million and $12.558 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively. In 2010, the increase in noninterest expense totaled $2.796 million, or 20.26%. The largest increase in noninterest expense for 2010 occurred in OREO write-downs and gains/losses on the sale of OREO, which increased from $.208 million in 2009 to $2.753 million in 2010. In 2008 the Corporation had net gains of $80,000 on the sale of OREO. Management expects that costs associated with carrying nonperforming loans will continue to be above historical norms. Salaries and benefits, at $6.918 million, increased by $.335 million, 5.09%, from the 2009 expenses of $6.583 million and compared to $6.886 million in 2008. The other most significant loan and deposit expense increase was in FDIC insurance assessment premiums which totaled $.839 million in 2009 and increased to $.957 million in 2010. FDIC insurance costs are also expected to increase in future periods based upon the need to replenish the deposit insurance fund for charges due to increased bank failures.
Management will continue to review all areas of noninterest expense in order to evaluate where opportunities may exist which could reduce expenses without compromising service to customers.
The following table details noninterest expense for the three years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                                         
                            % Increase (Decrease)  
    2010     2009     2008     2010 - 2009     2009 - 2008  
Salaries and benefits
  $ 6,918     $ 6,583     $ 6,886       5.09 %     (4.40 )%
Occupancy
    1,313       1,385       1,374       (5.20 )     .80  
Furniture and equipment
    806       805       771       0.12       4.41  
Data processing
    740       862       844       (14.15 )     2.13  
Professional service fees:
                                       
Accounting
    269       261       254       3.07       2.76  
Legal
    98       95       41       3.16       131.71  
Consulting and other
    260       247       213       5.26       15.96  
 
                             
Total professional service fees
    627       603       508       3.98       18.70  
Loan and deposit
    910       746       488       21.98       52.87  
OREO writedowns and (gains) losses on sale
    2,753       208       (80 )     1,223.56       (360.00 )
FDIC insurance premiums
    957       839       81       14.06       935.80  
Telephone
    193       187       170       3.21       10.00  
Advertising
    297       322       305       (7.76 )     5.57  
Amortization of intangibles
          46       78       (100.00 )     (41.03 )
Other operating expenses
    1,084       1,216       1,133       (10.86 )     7.33  
 
                             
Total noninterest expense
  $ 16,598     $ 13,802     $ 12,558       20.26 %     9.91 %
 
                             

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Federal Income Taxes
A deferred tax asset is recognized for temporary differences that will result in deductible amounts in future years and contain tax carryforwards including past net operating losses and tax credits. For example, a temporary difference is created between the reported amount and the tax basis of a liability for estimated expenses if, for tax purposes, those estimated expenses are not deductible until a future year. Settlement of that liability will result in tax deductions in future years, and a deferred tax asset is recognized based on the weight of available evidence. All available evidence, both positive and negative, is considered to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed for some portion or all of a deferred tax asset. Judgment must be used in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. The weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence should be commensurate with the extent to which it can be objectively verified. The more negative evidence that exists, (a) the more positive evidence is necessary and (b) the more difficult it is to support a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Current Federal Tax Provision
The Corporation recorded a current period federal tax benefit of $3.500 million in 2010, compared to a $1.120 million provision in the same period a year earlier. In the first quarter of 2010, management evaluated the deferred tax assets associated with the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards based upon the Corporation’s foreseen ability to utilize the benefits of these carryforwards prior to their expiration. At that time, the Corporation had net deferred tax assets of approximately $13.4 million and a valuation allowance of $8.1 million against these assets. As a part of this analysis, management considered, among other things, current asset levels and projected loan and deposit growth, current interest rate spreads and projected net interest income levels, and noninterest income and expense, along with management’s ability to control expenses and the potential for increasing contributions of noninterest income. Management also considered the impact of nonperforming assets and future period charge-off activity relative to projected provisions. Based upon the analysis of projected taxable income and the probability of achieving these projected taxable income levels, the Corporation reduced the valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets by $3.500 million. Among the criteria that management considered in evaluating the deferred tax asset was taxable income for the three most recent taxable years ending December 31, 2009 which totaled $8.2 million. This taxable income allowed the Corporation to utilize NOL carryforwards. At 2010 year end, management, in recognition of the net operating loss before taxes of $3.918 million and based upon additional analysis of deferred tax balances and future taxable income projections, made the determination to increase the valuation allowance by approximately $1.364 million, resulting in a net decrease in the valuation allowance of $2.136 million for the year.
Deferred Tax Benefit — Historical Commentary
The Corporation recognized a federal deferred tax benefit of $7.500 million in the third quarter of 2007. The recognition of this deferred tax benefit relates to the generally accepted accounting principles applicable to the probability of utilizing the NOL and tax credit carryforwards of the Corporation. The Corporation, based upon current profitability trends largely supported by expansion of the net interest margin and controlled expenses, determined that a portion, $7.500 million, of the NOL carryforward was probable. The $7.500 million recognition was based upon assumptions of a sustained level of taxable income within the NOL carryforward period and took into account Section 382, annual limitations. This tax benefit was recorded by reducing the valuation allowance that was recorded against the deferred tax assets of the Corporation. In 2006, the Corporation recognized a portion of this benefit, $.500 million, based upon the then current probabilities.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The table below details the Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
Deferred tax assets:
               
NOL carryforward
  $ 9,342     $ 9,520  
Allowance for loan losses
    2,248       1,776  
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit
    1,463       1,463  
OREO Tax basis > book basis
    1,081       80  
Tax credit carryovers
    672       672  
Deferred compensation
    247       273  
Stock option compensation
    204       196  
Depreciation
    118       72  
Intangible assets
    95       112  
Other
    11       49  
 
           
 
               
Total deferred tax assets
    15,481       14,213  
 
           
 
               
Valuation allowance
  $ (6,010 )   $ (8,146 )
 
           
 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
FHLB stock dividend
    (128 )     (128 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    (315 )     (563 )
Other
          (95 )
 
               
 
           
Total deferred tax liabilities
    (443 )     (786 )
 
           
 
               
Net deferred tax asset
  $ 9,028     $ 5,281  
 
           
As shown in the table above, the NOL and tax credit carryforwards comprise the majority of the deferred tax asset, which is reduced by the $6.010 million valuation adjustment.
As of December 31, 2010, the Corporation had an NOL carryforward of approximately $27.5 million along with various credit carryforwards of $2.1 million. This NOL and credit carryforward benefit is dependent upon the future profitability of the Corporation. A portion of the NOL, approximately $17.0 million, and all of the tax credit carryforwards are also subject to the use limitations of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code since they originated prior to the December 2004 recapitalization of the Corporation. These carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in the year 2023. The annual limitation is $1.4 million for the NOL carryforwards and the equivalent value of tax credits, which is approximately $.477 million.
The Corporation will continue to evaluate the utilization of the NOL and credit carryforwards in subsequent periods to determine if any further adjustment to the valuation allowance is necessary. The determination criteria for recognition of deferred tax benefits will include the assumption of future period taxable income based upon the projected profitability of the Corporation.
Management believes that the Corporation will ultimately utilize all of the NOL carryforwards and a portion of the tax credit carryforwards. The valuation allowance, which stands at $6.0 million as of December 31, 2010 is a conservative measurement of the uncertainty related to the current economy and level of profitability the Corporation will attain in the near term.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FINANCIAL POSITION
                                                 
    December 31,  
(dollars in thousands)   2010     2009     2008  
Sources of funds:
  Balance   Mix   Balance   Mix   Balance   Mix
 
                                   
Deposits:
                                               
Non-interest bearing transactional deposits
  $ 41,264       8.62 %   $ 35,878       6.96 %   $ 30,099       6.67 %
Interest-bearing transactional depopsits
    152,373       31.83       113,997       22.12       91,314       20.23  
CD’s <$100,000
    96,977       20.26       59,953       11.63       73,752       16.34  
 
                                   
Total core deposit funding
    290,614       60.71       209,828       40.71       195,165       43.23  
 
                                   
CD’s >$100,000
    22,698       4.74       36,385       7.06       25,044       5.55  
Brokered deposits
    73,467       15.35       175,176       33.99       150,888       33.42  
 
                                   
Total noncore deposit funding
    96,165       20.09       211,561       41.05       175,932       38.97  
 
                                   
FHLB and other borrowings
    36,069       7.53       36,140       7.01       36,210       8.02  
Other liabilities
    1,966       .41       2,549       .49       2,572       .57  
Shareholders’ equity
    53,882       11.26       55,299       10.74       41,552       9.21  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 478,696       100.00 %   $ 515,377       100.00 %   $ 451,431       99.57 %
 
                                   
 
                                               
Uses of Funds:
                                               
Net Loans
  $ 376,473       78.64 %   $ 379,085       73.54 %   $ 366,003       81.08 %
Securities available for sale
    33,860       7.07       46,513       9.03       47,490       10.52  
Federal funds sold
    12,000       2.51       27,000       5.24              
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    3,423       .72       3,794       .74       3,794       .84  
Interest-bearing deposits
    713       .15       678       .13       582       .13  
Cash and due from banks
    22,719       4.75       18,433       3.58       10,112       2.24  
Other assets
    29,508       6.16       39,874       7.74       23,450       5.19  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total
  $ 478,696       100.00 %   $ 515,377       100.00 %   $ 451,431       100.00 %
 
                                   
Securities
The securities portfolio is an important component of the Corporation’s asset composition to provide diversity in its asset base and provide liquidity. Securities decreased $12.653 million in 2010, from $46.513 million at December 31, 2009 to $33.860 million at December 31, 2010. This decrease in 2010 was largely attributable to paydowns on mortgage backed securities. The Corporation also sold $5 million of investments early in 2010 to reduce excess liquidity. In 2009, a net gain of $1.471 million was recorded in connection with the sale of approximately $45 million of investments. These investments were purchased early in 2009 as a short-term “leveraging” program in the deployment of a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock in conjunction with the Corporation’s participation in TARP. This “leveraging” program to increase investment securities was intended to offset the relatively high cost of the preferred stock. Management, along with the concurrence of the Board of Directors, deleveraged this position late in 2009.
The carrying value of the Corporation’s securities is as follows at December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                 
    2010     2009  
US Agencies — MBS
  $ 27,710     $ 45,238  
US Agencies
    4,973        
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    1,177       1,275  
 
           
 
               
Total securities
  $ 33,860     $ 46,513  
 
           
The Corporation’s policy is to purchase securities of high credit quality, consistent with its asset/liability management strategies. The majority of the bank’s current investments, $32.683 million or 97%, are highly marketable investments guaranteed by the U.S. government. The Corporation classifies all securities as available for sale, in order to maintain adequate liquidity and to maximize its ability to react to changing market conditions. At December 31, 2010, investment securities with an estimated fair market value of $14.462 million were pledged.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Loans
The Bank is a full service lender and offers a variety of loan products in all of its markets. The majority of its loans are commercial, which represents approximately 78% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2010.
The Corporation continued to experience strong loan demand in 2010 with approximately $114 million of new loan production, including $37 million of mortgage loans sold in the secondary market. At 2010 year-end, the Corporation’s loans stood at $383.086 million, a slight decrease from the 2009 year-end balances of $384.310 million. The total outstanding loans declined by $1.2 million after reductions for loans sales, (both SBA/USDA and secondary market) amortization and payoffs, some associated with the elimination of problem assets. In 2010, the secondary mortgage loans that were produced and sold totaled $36.7 million while the SBA/USDA loan sales amounted to $12.6 million. The production of loans was distributed among the regions, with the Upper Peninsula at $81 million, $22 million in the Northern Lower Peninsula and $11 million in Southeast Michigan where the market has been hit the hardest by the recession.
Management believes a properly positioned loan portfolio provides the most attractive earning asset yield available to the Corporation and, with changes to the loan approval process and exception reporting, management can effectively manage the risk in the loan portfolio. Management intends to continue loan growth within its markets for mortgage, consumer, and commercial loan products while concentrating on loan quality, industry concentration issues, and competitive pricing. The Corporation is highly competitive in structuring loans to meet borrowing needs and satisfy strong underwriting requirements.
Following is a table that illustrates the balance changes in the loan portfolio from 2008 through 2010 year end (dollars in thousands):
                                         
                            Percent Change  
    2010     2009     2008     2010-2009     2009-2008  
Commercial real estate
  $ 194,859     $ 208,895     $ 185,241       (6.72) %     12.77 %
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
    68,858       72,184       79,734       (4.61 )     (9.47 )
One-to-four family residential real estate
    75,074       67,232       65,595       11.66       2.50  
Construction
                                       
Consumer
    5,682       7,118       4,852       (20.17 )     46.70  
Commercial
    33,330       24,591       31,113       35.54       (20.96 )
Consumer
    5,283       4,290       3,745       23.15       14.55  
 
                             
 
                               
Total
  $ 383,086     $ 384,310     $ 370,280       (0.32) %     3.79 %
 
                             
Our commercial real estate loan portfolio predominantly relates to owner occupied real estate, and our loans are generally secured by a first mortgage lien. Commercial real estate market conditions continued to be under stress in 2010, and we expect this trend to continue. These conditions may negatively affect our commercial real estate loan portfolio in future periods. We make commercial loans for many purposes, including: working capital lines, which are generally renewable annually and supported by business assets, personal guarantees and additional collateral. Commercial business lending is generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk than traditional consumer bank lending.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Following is a table showing the composition of loans by significant industry types in the commercial loan portfolio as of December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                                                                         
    2010     2009     2008  
            % of     % of             % of     % of             % of     % of  
    Balance     Loans     Capital     Balance     Loans     Capital     Balance     Loans     Capital  
Real estate — operators of nonres bldgs
  $ 58,114       19.56 %     107.85 %   $ 48,689       15.93 %     88.05 %   $ 41,299       13.95 %     99.39 %
Hospitality and tourism
    37,737       12.70       70.04       45,315       14.82       81.95       35,086       11.85       84.44  
Commercial construction
    33,330       11.22       61.86       24,591       8.04       44.47       31,113       10.51       74.88  
Operators of nonresidential buildings
    16,598       5.59       30.80       12,619       4.13       22.82       13,352       4.51       32.13  
Real estate agents and managers
    15,857       5.34       29.43       24,242       7.93       43.84       29,292       9.89       70.50  
Other
    135,411       45.59       251.31       150,214       49.15       271.64       145,946       49.29       351.24  
 
                                                     
Total commercial loans
  $ 297,047       100.00 %           $ 305,670       100.00 %           $ 296,088       100.00 %        
 
                                                           
Management recognizes the additional risk presented by the concentration in certain segments of the portfolio. On a historical basis, the Corporation’s highest concentration of credit risk was the hospitality and tourism industry. Management does not consider the current loan concentrations in hospitality and tourism to be problematic, and has no intention of further reducing loans to this industry segment. Management does not believe that its current portfolio composition has increased exposure related to any specific industry concentration as of 2010 year-end. The current concentration of real estate related loans represents a broad customer base composed of a high percentage of owner-occupied developments.
Our residential real estate portfolio predominantly includes one-to-four family adjustable rate mortgages that have repricing terms generally from one to three years, construction loans to individuals and bridge financing loans for qualifying customers. As of December 31, 2010, our residential loan portfolio totaled $80.756 million, or 21.08% of our total outstanding loans.
The Corporation has also extended credit to governmental units, including Native American organizations. Tax-exempt loans and leases decreased from $3.184 million at the end of 2009 to $2.471 million at 2010 year-end. The Corporation has elected to reduce its tax-exempt portfolio, since it provides no current tax benefit, due to tax net operating loss carryforwards.
Due to the seasonal nature of many of the Corporation’s commercial loan customers, loan payment terms provide flexibility by structuring payments to coincide with the customer’s business cycle. The lending staff evaluates the collectability of the past due loans based on documented collateral values and payment history. The Corporation discontinues the accrual of interest on loans when, in the opinion of management, there is an indication that the borrower may be unable to meet the payments as they become due. Upon such discontinuance, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Credit Quality
The table below shows balances of nonperforming assets for the three years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Nonperforming Assets:
                       
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 5,921     $ 14,368     $ 4,887  
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
                 
Restructured Loans
    4,642       869        
 
                 
Total nonperforming loans
    10,563       15,237       4,887  
Other real estate owned
    5,562       5,804       2,189  
 
                 
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 16,125     $ 21,041     $ 7,076  
 
                 
Nonperforming loans as a % of loans
    2.76 %     3.96 %     1.32 %
 
                 
Nonperforming assets as a % of assets
    3.37 %     4.08 %     1.57 %
 
                 
Reserve for Loan Losses:
                       
At period end
  $ 6,613     $ 5,225     $ 4,277  
 
                 
As a % of loans
    1.73 %     1.36 %     1.16 %
 
                 
As a % of nonperforming loans
    62.61 %     34.29 %     87.52 %
 
                 
As a % of nonaccrual loans
    111.69 %     36.37 %     87.52 %
 
                 
Management continues to address market issues impacting its loan customer base. In conjunction with the Corporation’s senior lending staff and the bank regulatory examinations, management reviews the Corporation’s loans, related collateral evaluations, and the overall lending process. The Corporation also utilizes a loan review consultant to perform a review of the loan portfolio. The opinion of this consultant upon completion of the 2010 independent review provided findings similar to management on the overall adequacy of the reserve. The Corporation will again utilize a consultant for loan review in 2011.
The following table details the impact of nonperforming loans on interest income for the three years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Interest income that would have been recorded at original rate
  $ 583     $ 700     $ 377  
Interest income that was actually recorded
    141       40       60  
 
                 
 
                       
Net interest lost
  $ 442     $ 660     $ 317  
 
                 
Allowance for Loan Losses
Management analyzes the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis to determine whether the losses inherent in the portfolio are properly reserved for. Net charge-offs in 2010 amounted to $5.112 million, or 1.33% of average loans outstanding, compared to $2.752 million, or .73% of loans outstanding in 2009. In 2010, $2.342 million of the charge-offs resulted from three credit relationships in Southeast Michigan. The current reserve balance is representative of the relevant risk inherent within the Corporation’s loan portfolio. Additions or reductions to the reserve in future periods will be dependent upon a combination of future loan growth, nonperforming loan balances and charge-off activity.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
A three year history of the Corporation’s credit quality is displayed in the following table (dollars in thousands):
                         
Allowance for Loan Losses   2010     2009     2008  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 5,225     $ 4,277     $ 4,146  
Loans charged off:
                       
Commercial, financial & agricultural
    5,027       2,465       2,062  
One-to-four family residential real estate
    410       282       157  
Consumer
    48       71       71  
 
                 
Total loans charged off
    5,485       2,818       2,290  
 
                 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                       
Commercial, financial & agricultural
    346       38       114  
One-to-four family residential real estate
    11       16        
Consumer
    16       12       7  
 
                 
Total recoveries of loans previously charged off
    373       66       121  
Net loans charged off
    5,112       2,752       2,169  
 
                 
Provision for loan losses
    6,500       3,700       2,300  
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at end of period
  $ 6,613     $ 5,225     $ 4,277  
 
                 
 
                       
Total loans, period end
  $ 383,086     $ 384,310     $ 370,280  
Average loans for the year
    384,347       374,796       361,324  
Allowance to total loans at end of year
    1.73 %     1.36 %     1.16 %
Net charge-offs to average loans
    1.33       .73       .60  
Net charge-offs to beginning allowance balance
    97.84       64.34       52.32  
The computation of the required allowance for loan losses as of any point in time is one of the critical accounting estimates made by management in the financial statements. As such, factors used to establish the allowance could change significantly from the assumptions made and impact future earnings positively or negatively. The future of the national and local economies and the resulting impact on borrowers’ ability to repay their loans and the value of collateral are examples of areas where assumptions must be made for individual loans, as well as the overall portfolio.
The Corporation’s computation of the allowance for loan losses follows the Interagency Policy Statement on Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Methodologies and Documentation for Banks and Savings Associations issued by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) in July 2001. The computation of the allowance for loan losses considers prevailing local and national economic conditions as well as past and present underwriting practices.
At the end of 2010, the allowance for loan losses represented 1.73% of total loans. In management’s opinion, the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover probable losses related to specifically identified loans, as well as probable losses inherent in the balance of the loan portfolio.
As part of the process of resolving problem credits, the Corporation may acquire ownership of real estate collateral which secured such credits. The Corporation carries this collateral in other real estate on the balance sheet.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following table represents the activity in other real estate (dollars in thousands):
         
Balance at January 1, 2009
  $ 2,189  
Other real estate transferred from loans due to foreclosure
    4,879  
Reclassification of redemption ORE
    (475 )
Other real estate transferred to premises and equipment
     
Other real estate sold
    (581 )
OREO writedowns
    (187 )
Loss on OREO
    (21 )
 
     
 
       
Balance at December 31, 2009
    5,804  
Other real estate transferred from loans due to foreclosure
    5,373  
Reclassification of redemption ORE
     
Other real estate transferred to premises and equipment
     
Other real estate sold
    (2,862 )
OREO writedowns
    (2,703 )
Loss on OREO
    (50 )
 
     
 
       
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ 5,562  
 
     
During 2010, the Corporation received real estate in lieu of loan payments of $5.373 million. In determining the carrying value of other real estate, the Corporation generally starts with a third party appraisal of the underlying collateral and then deducts estimated selling costs to arrive at a net asset value. After the initial receipt, management periodically re-evaluates the recorded balance and records any additional reductions in the fair value as a write-down of other real estate.
Deposits
Total deposits at December 31, 2010 were $386.779 million, a decrease of $34.610 million, or 8.21% from December 31, 2009 deposits of $421.389 million. The table below shows the deposit mix for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
                                                 
    2010     Mix     2009     Mix     2008     Mix  
Non-interest-bearing
  $ 41,264       10.67 %   $ 35,878       8.51 %   $ 30,099       8.11 %
NOW, money market, checking
    134,703       34.83       95,790       22.73       70,584       19.02  
Savings
    17,670       4.57       18,207       4.32       20,730       5.59  
Certificates of Deposit <$100,000
    96,977       25.07       59,953       14.23       73,752       19.87  
 
                                   
Total core deposits
    290,614       75.14       209,828       49.79       195,165       52.59  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Certificates of Deposit >$100,000
    22,698       5.87       36,385       8.64       25,044       6.75  
Brokered CDs
    73,467       18.99       175,176       41.57       150,888       40.66  
 
                                   
Total non-core deposits
    96,165       24.86       211,561       50.21       175,932       47.41  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total deposits
  $ 386,779       100.00 %   $ 421,389       100.00 %   $ 371,097       100.00 %
 
                                   
The decrease in deposits, as illustrated above, is composed of a decrease in noncore deposits of $115.396 million, while core deposits increased by $80.786 million.
Historically the Corporation’s loan growth outpaced core deposit growth, which resulted in more reliance on brokered deposits as a source of funding. Management has increased its efforts to grow core deposits in recent years by introducing several new deposit products and implementing a bank-wide deposit incentive program. In 2010, the Corporation grew core deposits by $81 million with most of this growth occurring in lower cost transactional deposits.
During 2009, the increase in wholesale brokered deposits were in part utilized to enhance balance sheet liquidity and to fund the acquisition of investments purchased in the TARP leveraging program discussed earlier in this management discussion. At the end of 2009, the Corporation initiated the sale of approximately $39 million of its investment portfolio

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to deleverage the balance sheet. Proceeds from the sale of these investments were used to pay off matured brokered deposits. In August 2009, the Bank sold two branch offices with core deposits of approximately $29 million. This strategic decision was in conjunction the bank’s overall strategy to tighten its existing geographical footprint and concentrate its resources in the commercial hubs of the Upper Peninsula.
Management continues to monitor existing deposit products in order to stay competitive, both as to terms and pricing. It is the intent of management to be aggressive in its markets to grow core deposits with an emphasis placed on transactional accounts.
Borrowings
The Corporation also utilizes FHLB borrowings as a source of funding. At 2010 year end, this source of funding totaled $35 million, of which $20 million matured early in 2011 and was refinanced into longer term FHLB borrowings. Subsequent to the refinancing, the $25 million of FHLB borrowings had a weighted average maturity of 3.5 years.
Shareholders’ Equity
Changes in shareholders’ equity are discussed in detail in the “Capital and Regulatory” section of this report.

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
In general, the Corporation attempts to manage interest rate risk by investing in a variety of assets which afford it an opportunity to reprice assets and increase interest income at a rate equal to or greater than the interest expense associated with repricing liabilities.
Interest rate risk is the exposure of the Corporation to adverse movements in interest rates. The Corporation derives its income primarily from the excess of interest collected on its interest-earning assets over the interest paid on its interest-bearing obligations. The rates of interest the Corporation earns on its assets and owes on its obligations generally are established contractually for a period of time. Since market interest rates change over time, the Corporation is exposed to lower profitability if it cannot adapt to interest rate changes. Accepting interest rate risk can be an important source of profitability and shareholder value; however, excess levels of interest rate risk could pose a significant threat to the Corporation’s earnings and capital base. Accordingly, effective risk management that maintains interest rate risk at prudent levels is essential to the Corporation’s safety and soundness.
Loans are the most significant earning asset. Management offers commercial and real estate loans priced at interest rates which fluctuate with various indices, such as the prime rate or rates paid on various government issued securities. When loans are made with longer-term fixed rates, the Corporation attempts to match these balances with sources of funding with similar maturities in order to mitigate interest rate risk. In addition, the Corporation prices loans so it has an opportunity to reprice the loan within 12 to 36 months.
At December 31, 2010 the Bank had $33.860 million of securities, with a weighted average maturity of 15.8 months. The investment portfolio is intended to provide a source of liquidity to the Corporation with limited interest rate risk. The Corporation may also elect to sell monies as investments in federal funds sold to correspondent banks, and has other interest bearing deposits with correspondent banks. These funds are generally repriced on a daily basis.
The Corporation offers deposit products with a variety of terms ranging from deposits whose interest rates can change on a weekly basis to certificates of deposit with repricing terms of up to five years. Longer-term deposits generally include penalty provisions for early withdrawal.
Beyond general efforts to shorten the loan pricing periods and extend deposit maturities, management can manage interest rate risk by the maturity periods of securities purchased, selling securities available for sale, and borrowing funds with targeted maturity periods, among other strategies. Also, the rate of interest rate changes can impact the actions taken, since the speed of change affects borrowers and depositors differently.
Exposure to interest rate risk is reviewed on a regular basis. Interest rate risk is the potential of economic losses due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current fair market values. The objective is to measure the effect of interest rate changes on net interest income and to structure the composition of the balance sheet to minimize interest rate risk and, at the same time, maximize income.
Management realizes certain risks are inherent and that the goal is to identify and minimize the risks. Tools used by management include maturity and repricing analysis and interest rate sensitivity analysis. The Bank has monthly asset/ liability (“ALCO”) meetings, whose membership includes senior management, board representation and third party investment consultants. During these monthly meetings, we review the current ALCO position and strategize about future opportunities on risks relative to pricing and positioning of assets and liabilities.
The difference between repricing assets and liabilities for a specific period is referred to as the gap. An excess of repricable assets over liabilities is referred to as a positive gap. An excess of repricable liabilities over assets is referred to as a negative gap. The cumulative gap is the summation of the gap for all periods to the end of the period for which the cumulative gap is being measured.
Assets and liabilities scheduled to reprice are reported in the following timeframes. Those instruments with a variable interest rate tied to an index and considered immediately repricable are reported in the 1 to 90 day timeframe. The estimates of principal amortization and prepayments are assigned to the following time frames.

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The following is the Corporation’s repricing opportunities at December 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands):
                                         
    1-90     91-365     >1-5     Over 5        
    Days     Days     Years     Years     Total  
Interest-earning assets:
                                       
Loans
  $ 276,547     $ 7,157     $ 25,210     $ 74,172     $ 383,086  
Securities
    970       17,318       14,706       866       33,860  
Other (1)
    12,713                   3,423       16,136  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total interest-earning assets
    290,230       24,475       39,916       78,461       433,082  
 
                             
 
                                       
Interest-bearing obligations:
                                       
NOW, money market, savings and interest checking
    152,373                         152,373  
Time deposits
    26,845       41,006       51,507       317       119,675  
Brokered CDs
    10,125       60,614             2,728       73,467  
Borrowings
    20,000       5,000       10,000       1,069       36,069  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total interest-bearing obligations
    209,343       106,620       61,507       4,114       381,584  
 
                             
 
                                       
Gap
  $ 80,887     $ (82,145 )   $ (21,591 )   $ 74,347     $ 51,498  
 
                             
 
                                       
Cumulative gap
  $ 80,887     $ (1,258 )   $ (22,849 )   $ 51,498          
 
                               
 
(1)   includes Federal Home Loan Bank stock
The above analysis indicates that at December 31, 2010, the Corporation had a cumulative liability sensitivity gap position of $1.258 million within the one-year timeframe. The Corporation’s cumulative liability sensitive gap suggests that if market interest rates were to increase in the next twelve months, the Corporation has the potential to earn less net interest income since more liabilities would reprice at higher rates than assets. Conversely, if market interest rates decrease in the next twelve months, the above gap position suggests the Corporation’s net interest income would increase. A limitation of the traditional gap analysis is that it does not consider the timing or magnitude of non-contractual repricing or unexpected prepayments. In addition, the gap analysis treats savings, NOW and money market accounts as repricing within 90 days, while experience suggests that these categories of deposits are actually comparatively resistant to rate sensitivity.
At December 31, 2010, the Corporation had $276.547 million of variable rate loans that reprice primarily with the prime rate index. Approximately $160 million of these variable rate loans have interest rate floors. This means that the prime rate will have to increase above the floor rate before these loans will reprice. At year end, $66 million of these floor-rate loans would reprice with a 100 basis point prime rate increase, with $94 million repricing with an additional 100 basis point prime rate increase.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had a cumulative liability sensitivity gap position of $17.977 million within the one-year time frame.
The borrowings in the gap analysis include $20 million of FHLB advances that were refinanced early in 2011 into fixed rate advances. Subsequent to this refinancing, the $35 million total of FHLB borrowings then carried a weighted average maturity of 3.5 years.
The Corporation’s primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk and, to a lesser extent, liquidity risk and foreign exchange risk. The Corporation has no market risk sensitive instruments held for trading purposes. The Corporation has limited agricultural-related loan assets, and therefore, has minimal significant exposure to changes in commodity prices. Any impact that changes in foreign exchange rates and commodity prices would have on interest rates are assumed to be insignificant.
Evaluating the exposure to changes in interest rates includes assessing both the adequacy of the process used to control interest rate risk and the quantitative level of exposure. The Corporation’s interest rate risk management process seeks to ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, management information systems, and internal controls are in place to

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maintain interest rate risk at prudent levels with consistency and continuity. In evaluating the quantitative level of interest rate risk, the Corporation assesses the existing and potential future effects of changes in interest rates on its financial condition, including capital adequacy, earnings, liquidity, and asset quality. In addition to changes in interest rates, the level of future net interest income is also dependent on a number of variables, including: the growth, composition and levels of loans, deposits, and other earning assets and interest-bearing obligations, and economic and competitive conditions; potential changes in lending, investing, and deposit strategies; customer preferences; and other factors.
The table below measures current maturity levels of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing obligations, along with average stated rates and estimated fair values at December 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands). Nonaccrual loans of $5.921 million are included in the table at an average interest rate of 0.00% and a maturity greater than five years.
Principal/Notional Amount Maturing/Repricing In:
                                                                 
                                                            Fair Value  
    2011     2012     2013     2014     2015     Thereafter     Total     12/31/2010  
Rate Sensitive Assets
                                                               
Fixed interest rate securities
  $ 23,261     $ 2,906     $ 6,198     $ 334     $ 295     $ 866     $ 33,860     $ 33,860  
Average interest rate
    3.85 %     4.49 %     5.55 %     8.07 %     3.13 %     3.98 %     4.25 %        
 
                                                               
Fixed interest rate loans
    36,552       23,566       15,769       14,752       4,736       15,565       110,940       108,441  
Average interest rate
    6.00       6.68       6.57       5.62       6.33       6.14       6.16          
 
                                                               
Variable interest rate loans
    272,146                                     272,146       274,885  
Average interest rate
    5.08                                     5.08          
 
                                                               
Other assets
    12,713                               3,423       16,136       16,136  
Average interest rate
    .25                               2.50       .73          
 
                                                 
 
                                                               
Total rate sensitive assets
  $ 344,672     $ 26,472     $ 21,967     $ 15,086     $ 5,031     $ 19,854     $ 433,082     $ 433,322  
 
                                               
Average interest rate
    4.90 %     6.44 %     6.28 %     5.67 %     6.14 %     5.42 %     4.88 %        
 
                                                 
 
                                                               
Rate Sensitive Liabilities
                                                               
Interest-bearing savings,
                                                               
NOW, MMAs, interest checking
  $ 152,373     $     $     $     $     $     $ 152,373     $ 152,373  
Average interest rate
    .88 %     %     %     %     %     %     %        
 
                                                               
Time deposits
    138,596       34,256       9,248       6,163       1,840       3,039       193,142       194,248  
Average interest rate
    1.86       2.06       2.76       3.01       3.14       3.45       2.01          
 
                                                               
Fixed interest rate borrowings
    5,000                   10,000             1,069       16,069       16,230  
Average interest rate
    .61                   2.10             1.00       1.56          
 
                                                               
Variable interest rate borrowings
    20,000                                     20,000       20,004  
Average interest rate
    .31                                     .31          
 
                                                 
 
                                                               
Total rate sensitive liabilities
  $ 315,969     $ 34,256     $ 9,248     $ 16,163     $ 1,840     $ 4,108     $ 381,584     $ 382,855  
 
                                               
Average interest rate
    1.27 %     2.06 %     2.76 %     2.45 %     3.14 %     2.81 %     1.42 %        
 
                                                 
Foreign Exchange Risk
In addition to managing interest rate risk, management also actively manages risk associated with foreign exchange. The Corporation provides foreign exchange services, makes loans to, and accepts deposits from, Canadian customers primarily at its banking office in Sault Ste. Marie. To protect against foreign exchange risk, the Corporation monitors the volume of Canadian deposits it takes in and then invests these Canadian funds in Canadian commercial loans and securities. As of December 31, 2010, the Corporation had excess Canadian liabilities of .106 million, which equated to approximately the same valuation in U.S. dollars. Management believes the exposure to short-term foreign exchange risk is minimal and at an acceptable level for the Corporation. Management intends to limit the Corporation’s foreign exchange risk by acquiring deposit liabilities approximately equal to its Canadian assets.

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Off-Balance-Sheet Risk
Derivative financial instruments include futures, forwards, interest rate swaps, option contracts and other financial instruments with similar characteristics. The Corporation currently does not enter into futures, forwards, swaps or options. However, the Corporation is 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 include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit and involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. 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 and may require collateral from the borrower if deemed necessary by the Corporation. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party up to a stipulated amount and with specified terms and conditions.
Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are not recorded as an asset or liability by the Corporation until the instrument is exercised. See Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
LIQUIDITY
Liquidity is defined as the ability to generate cash at a reasonable cost to fulfill lending commitments and support asset growth, while satisfying the withdrawal demands of customers and make payments on existing borrowing commitments. The Bank’s principal sources of liquidity are core deposits and loan and investment payments and prepayments. Providing a secondary source of liquidity is the available for sale investment portfolio. As a final source of liquidity, the Bank can exercise existing credit arrangements.
During 2010, the Corporation decreased cash and cash equivalents by $10.714 million. As shown on the Corporation’s consolidated statement of cash flows, liquidity was primarily impacted by cash provided by operating activities, resulting primarily from a reduction in other assets due to a settlement from the prior year sale of investment securities recorded as a receivable at 2009 year end. The net change in investing activities included a net increase in loans of $9.355 million and a “net” decrease in securities available for sale of $11.788 million. The net increases in assets were offset by a similar decrease in deposit liabilities of $34.610 million. This decrease in deposits was composed of a decrease in non-core deposits of $115.386 million combined with an increase in bank deposits of $80.776 million. The management of bank liquidity for funding of loans and deposit maturities and withdrawals includes monitoring projected loan fundings and scheduled prepayments and deposit maturities within a 30 day period, a 30 to 90 day period and from 90 days until the end of the year. This funding forecast model is completed weekly.
The Bank’s investment portfolio, most of which are guaranteed by the U.S. government, provide added liquidity during periods of market turmoil and overall liquidity concerns in the financial markets. As of December 31, 2010, $19.398 million of the Bank’s investment portfolio was unpledged, which makes them readily available for sale to address any short term liquidity needs.
It is anticipated that during 2011, the Corporation will fund anticipated loan production with a combination of core-deposit growth and noncore funding, primarily brokered CDs.
The Corporation’s primary source of liquidity on a stand-alone basis is dividends from the Bank. The Bank is currently prohibited from paying dividends because of a deficit in retained earnings. The Bank, in order to pay dividends in future periods, will need regulatory approval. The Corporation is currently exploring alternative opportunities for longer term sources of liquidity and permanent equity to support projected asset growth.
Liquidity is managed by the Corporation through its Asset and Liability Committee (“ALCO”). The ALCO Committee meets monthly to discuss asset and liability management in order to address liquidity and funding needs to provide a process to seek the best alternatives for investments of assets, funding costs, and risk management. The liquidity position of the Bank is managed daily, thus enabling the Bank to adapt its position according to market fluctuations. Core deposits are important in maintaining a strong liquidity position as they represent a stable and relatively low cost source of funds. The Bank’s liquidity is best illustrated by the mix in the Bank’s core and non-core funding dependency ratio, which explains the degree of reliance on non-core liabilities to fund long-term assets. Core deposits are herein defined as demand deposits, NOW (negotiable order withdrawals), money markets, savings and certificates of deposit under $100,000. Non-core funding consists of certificates of deposit greater than $100,000, brokered deposits, and FHLB and other borrowings. At December 31, 2010, the Bank’s core deposits in relation to total funding were 68.73% compared to 45.86% in 2009. These ratios indicated at December 31, 2010, that the Bank has decreased its reliance on non-core deposits and borrowings to fund the Bank’s long-term assets, namely loans and investments. The Bank believes that by maintaining adequate volumes of short-term investments and implementing competitive pricing strategies on deposits, it can ensure adequate

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liquidity to support future growth. The Bank also has correspondent lines of credit available to meet unanticipated short-term liquidity needs. As of December 31, 2010, the Bank had $15.875 million of unsecured lines available and another $2.500 million available if secured. Management believes that its liquidity position remains strong to meet both present and future financial obligations and commitments, events or uncertainties that have resulted or are reasonably likely to result in material changes with respect to the Bank’s liquidity.
From a long-term perspective, the Corporation’s liquidity plan for 2011 includes strategies to increase core deposits in the Corporation’s local markets and will continue to augment local deposit growth efforts with wholesale CD funding, to the extent necessary.
The Corporation is considering whether or not to participate in the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund program (“SBLF”). The Corporation has applied for funding under the SBLF, but has not yet received approval, nor has the Corporation determined if it will participate if approved. This SBLF program would allow the Corporation to pay off the TARP preferred and also requires an injection of capital into the Bank which is dependent upon the amount of the total SBLF funding less the $11 million of TARP preferred.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS
As disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Corporation has certain obligations and commitments to make future payments under contracts. At December 31, 2010, the aggregate contractual obligations and commitments are (dollars in thousands):
                                         
    Payments Due by Period  
    Less than 1 Year     1 to 3 Years     4 to 5 Years     After 5 Years     Total  
Contractual Obligations
                                       
 
Total deposits
  $ 332,233     $ 43,504     $ 8,003     $ 3,039     $ 386,779  
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
    25,000             10,000             35,000  
Preferred stock (1)
                11,000             11,000  
Other borrowings
                      1,069       1,069  
Directors’ deferred compensation
    123       246       216       323       908  
Annual rental / purchase commitments under noncancelable leases / contracts
    90       29                   119  
 
                             
 
                                       
TOTAL
  $ 357,446     $ 43,779     $ 29,219     $ 4,431     $ 434,875  
 
                             
 
                                       
Other Commitments
                                       
 
                                       
Letters of credit
  $ 2,192     $     $     $     $ 2,192  
Commitments to extend credit
    31,126                         31,126  
Credit card commitments
    2,737                         2,737  
 
                             
 
                                       
TOTAL
  $ 36,055     $     $     $     $ 36,055  
 
                             
 
(1)     The Corporation issued preferred stock in April of 2009 as part of its participation in TARP. The initial term of this preferred stock is five years with an interest rate of 5%, which increases to 9% after the initial term. Although there is no contractual obligation to do so, the Corporation intends to repay this obligation within the initial term.

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CAPITAL AND REGULATORY
As a bank holding company, the Corporation is required to maintain certain levels of capital under government regulation. There are several measurements of regulatory capital, and the Corporation is required to meet minimum requirements under each measurement. The federal banking regulators have also established capital classifications beyond the minimum requirements in order to risk-rate deposit insurance premiums and to provide trigger points for prompt corrective action in the event an institution becomes financially troubled. As of December 31, 2010, the Corporation and the Bank were well capitalized. The Corporation is currently exploring its alternatives for the possible issuance of equity or debt in order to provide a broader base to support future asset growth. During 2010, total capitalization decreased by $1.417 million. Other changes in total capital occurred from recognition of net income and market value decrease of the Corporation’s investment securities. During 2010, risk based capital decreased by $5.455 million, while Tier 1 Capital decreased by $5.164 million.
The decrease in capital was also impacted by the disallowed portion of the Corporation’s deferred tax asset. The portion of the deferred tax asset which is allowed to be included in regulatory capital is only that portion that can be utilized within the next 12-month period. At December 31, 2010, the Corporation did not include any of the deferred tax asset in its Tier 1 or Total Risk Based Capital.
The following table details sources of capital for the three years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands):
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
Capital Structure
                       
Common shareholders’ equity
  $ 43,176     $ 44,785     $ 41,552  
Preferred stock
    10,706       10,514        
 
                 
Total shareholders’ equity
    53,882       55,299       41,552  
 
                 
Total capitalization
  $ 53,882     $ 55,299     $ 41,552  
 
                 
Tangible capital
  $ 53,882     $ 55,299     $ 41,506  
 
                 
 
                       
Intangible Assets
                       
Subsidiaries:
                       
Core deposit premium
  $     $     $ 46  
Other identifiable intangibles
                 
 
                 
Total intangibles
  $     $     $ 46  
 
                 
 
                       
Risk-Based Capital
                       
Tier 1 capital:
                       
Total shareholders’ equity
  $ 53,882     $ 55,299     $ 41,552  
Net unrealized (gains) losses on available for sale securities
    (612 )     (1,093 )     (445 )
Less: disallowed deferred tax asset
    (9,028 )     (4,800 )     (6,200 )
Less: intangibles
                (46 )
 
                 
Total Tier 1 capital
  $ 44,242     $ 49,406     $ 34,861  
 
                 
Tier 2 Capital:
                       
Allowable reserve for loan losses
  $ 4,890     $ 5,181     $ 4,277  
Qualifying long-term debt
                 
 
                 
Total Tier 2 capital
    4,890       5,181       4,277  
 
                 
Total risk-based capital
  $ 49,132     $ 54,587     $ 39,138  
 
                 
Risk-weighted assets
  $ 389,468     $ 414,440     $ 376,986  
 
                 
Capital Ratios:
                       
Tier 1 Capital to average assets
    9.25 %     9.75 %     8.01 %
Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets
    11.36 %     11.92 %     9.25 %
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets
    12.62 %     13.17 %     10.38 %

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Regulatory capital is not the same as shareholders’ equity reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Certain assets cannot be considered assets for regulatory purposes. The Corporation’s acquisition intangibles and a portion of the deferred tax asset are examples of such assets, which was discussed earlier.
Presented below is a summary of the Corporation’s and Bank’s capital position in comparison to generally applicable regulatory requirements:
                                         
            Tangible     Tier 1     Tier 1     Total  
    Equity to     Equity to     Capital to     Capital to     Capital to  
    Year-end     Year-end     Average     Risk Weighted     Risk Weighted  
    Assets     Assets     Assets     Assets     Assets  
Regulatory minimum for capital adequacy purposes
    N/A       N/A       4.00 %     4.00 %     8.00 %
Regulatory defined well capitalized guideline
    N/A       N/A       5.00 %     6.00 %     10.00 %
 
                                       
The Corporation:
                                       
 
                                       
December 31, 2010
    11.26 %     11.26 %     9.25 %     11.36 %     12.62 %
December 31, 2009
    10.73 %     10.73 %     9.75 %     11.92 %     13.17 %
 
                                       
The Bank:
                                       
 
                                       
December 31, 2010
    10.22 %     10.22 %     8.09 %     9.92 %     11.18 %
December 31, 2009
    9.38 %     9.38 %     8.38 %     10.24 %     11.49 %
The Corporation intends to maintain the Bank’s Tier I Capital at 8% and total capital to risk-weighted assets at a minimum of 10.00% in order to qualify for reduced FDIC deposit based insurance.
IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and results of operations in historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Corporation’s operations. Nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Corporation are financial, unlike industrial or commercial companies. As a result, the Corporation’s performance is directly impacted by changes in interest rates, which are indirectly influenced by inflationary expectations. The Corporation’s ability to match the interest sensitivity of its financial assets to the interest sensitivity of its financial liabilities tends to minimize the effect of changes in interest rates on the Corporation’s performance. Changes in interest rates do not necessarily move to the same extent as changes in the prices of goods and services.

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Directors and Officers
     
DIRECTORS
Mackinac Financial Corporation and mBank
Walter J. Aspatore — Lead Director
Chairman
Amherst Partners
Director Since: 2004
  Robert H. Orley
Vice President and Secretary
Real Estate Interests Group, Inc.
Director Since: 2004
 
   
Dennis B. Bittner
Owner and President
Bittner Engineering, Inc.
Director Since: 2001
  L. Brooks Patterson
County Executive
Oakland County
Director Since: 2006
 
   
Joseph D. Garea
Managing Partner
Hancock Securities
Director Since: 2007
  Randolph C. Paschke
Chairman, Department of Accounting
Wayne State University, School of Business Administration
Director Since: 2004
 
   
Kelly W. George
President, Mackinac Financial Corporation
President and CEO, mBank
Director Since: 2006
  Paul D. Tobias
Chairman and CEO, Mackinac Financial Corporation
Chairman, mBank
Director Since: 2004
 
   
Robert E. Mahaney
Sole Proprietor
Veridea Group, LLC
Director Since: 2008
   
         
OFFICERS
Mackinac Financial Corporation
Name   Title   Location
Paul D. Tobias
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer   Birmingham
Kelly W. George
  President   Manistique
Ernie R. Krueger
  EVP — Chief Financial Officer   Manistique
         
mBank
Name   Title   Location
Bernadette C. Beaudre
  AVP — Deposit Compliance Officer   Manistique
Shelby J. Bischoff
  AVP — Business Development Officer   Marquette
Linda K. Bolda
  VP — Human Resources   Manistique
Jesse A. Deering
  First VP — SEM Executive   Birmingham
Kevin D. Evans
  SVP — Retail Sales Management   Newberry
Jeremy W. Flodin
  VP — Sr. Credit Admin/Credit Risk Analyst   Manistique
Laura L. Garvin
  VP — Commercial Banking Officer   Birmingham
Kelly W. George
  President and CEO   Manistique
Clarice A. Ghiardi
  VP — Mortgage/Consumer Banking Officer   Marquette
Robert C. Henry
  VP — Commercial Banking Officer   Traverse City
Ernie R. Krueger
  EVP — Chief Financial Officer   Manistique
David W. Leslie
  VP — Commercial Banking Officer   Birmingham
Boris Martysz
  SVP — Marquette Market Executive   Marquette
Tamara R. McDowell
  EVP — Chief Credit and Operations Officer   Manistique
Jacquelyn R. Menhennick
  SVP — Mortgage and Consumer Lending Manager   Marquette
Kevin J. Negri
  VP — Commercial Banking Officer   Marquette
Barbara A. Parrett
  AVP — Branch Sales Manager/Retail Banking Officer   Stephenson
Debra L. Peterson
  VP — Branch Sales Manager/Mortgage-Consumer Banking Officer   Escanaba
Scott A. Ravet
  VP — Commercial Banking Officer   Manistique/Escanaba
Andrew P. Sabatine
  Regional President — NLP   Traverse City
Gregory D. Schuetter
  First VP — Commercial Lending Manger   Manistique
Joanna B. Slaght
  SVP — Compliance/Risk Manager   Manistique
Michael A. Slaght
  VP — Branch Sales Manager/Commercial Banking Officer   Newberry
Jennifer A. Stempki
  VP — Assistant Controller   Manistique
Ann M. Stepp
  SVP — Branch Administration/Inc Program Officer   Gaylord
Daniel L. Stoudt
  AVP — Mortgage Loan Officer   Traverse City
David R. Thomas
  VP — Commercial Banking Officer   Sault Ste. Marie
Timothy J. Timmer
  VP — Commercial Banking Officer   Gaylord
Paul D. Tobias
  Chairman   Birmingham
Janet M. Willbee
  AVP — Mortgage Loan Officer   Gaylord

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Corporate Information
     
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Mackinac Financial Corporation
130 South Cedar Street
Manistique, Michigan 49854
(888) 343-8147
  TRANSFER AGENT
Registrar and Transfer Company
10 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(800) 368-5948
 
   
INVESTOR RELATIONS
(888) 343-8147
  WEBSITE
www.bankmbank.com
 
   
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Plante and Moran, PLLC
Grand Rapids, Michigan
  STOCK LISTING AND SYMBOL
NASDAQ Capital Market
Symbol: MFNC
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Copies of the Corporation’s 10-K and 10-Q reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available upon request from the Corporation.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
The 2011 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of Mackinac Financial Corporation will be held on May 25, 2011.
Visit our website, www.bankmbank.com, for updated news releases, financial reports, SEC filings, corporate governance and other investor information.

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