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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)                                                             

þ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period ended March 31, 2011

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]

For the Transition Period from _________to_________

Commission File No. 000-28333
 
COASTAL BANKING COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
South Carolina
 
58-2455445
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
 
Identification No.)

36 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29907
(Address of principal executive
offices, including zip code)

(843) 522-1228
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
________________________________________________
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ  No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or smaller reporting company.  See definition of “larger accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No þ

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:
 
 2,588,707 shares of common stock, $.01 par value, were issued and outstanding on May 12, 2011.
 


 
 

 
 
Index
 
     
Page No.
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
       
 Item 1.
Financial Statements
     
         
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010  
    3  
           
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations– Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
    4  
           
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss – Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
    5  
           
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
    6  
           
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
    7  
           
 Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    24  
           
 Item 3. 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk      
    37  
           
 Item 4.
Controls and Procedures 
    37  
           
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
       
         
 Item 1. 
Legal Proceedings  
    38  
           
 Item 1A. 
Risk Factors
    38  
           
 Item 2. 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 
    38  
           
 Item 3. 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities 
    38  
           
 Item 4.
Removed and Reserved  
    38  
           
 Item 5. 
Other Information 
    38  
           
 Item 6.
Exhibits   
    39  
 
 
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PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Coastal Banking Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks
 
$
5,043,404
   
$
1,823,132
 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
   
16,743,046
     
406,700
 
Federal funds sold
   
368,551
     
185,258
 
Securities available for sale, at fair value
   
33,757,124
     
37,720,495
 
Securities held to maturity, at cost
   
2,000,000
     
2,000,000
 
Restricted equity securities, at cost
   
4,457,500
     
4,472,500
 
Loans held for sale
   
23,975,317
     
55,336,007
 
                 
Loans, net of unearned income
   
263,596,080
     
267,600,402
 
Less allowance for loan losses
   
6,116,043
     
6,007,690
 
Loans, net
   
257,480,037
     
261,592,712
 
                 
Premises and equipment, net
   
7,352,858
     
7,380,238
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance
   
1,915,165
     
1,894,971
 
Intangible assets
   
50,947
     
62,452
 
Other real estate owned
   
14,302,239
     
14,452,043
 
Loan sales receivable
   
20,807,182
     
31,505,783
 
Other assets
   
7,105,555
     
8,244,448
 
Total assets
 
$
395,358,925
   
$
427,076,739
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
20,611,765
   
$
18,948,135
 
Interest-bearing
   
303,449,005
     
327,102,144
 
Total deposits
   
324,060,770
     
346,050,279
 
                 
Other borrowings
   
28,500,000
     
37,000,000
 
Junior subordinated debentures
   
7,217,000
     
7,217,000
 
Other liabilities
   
2,742,789
     
3,774,705
 
Total liabilities
   
362,520,559
     
394,041,984
 
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Preferred stock, par value $.01; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 9,950 shares issued and outstanding in 2011 and 2010
   
9,598,802
     
9,581,703
 
Common stock, par value $.01; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,588,707 shares issued and outstanding in 2011 and 2010
   
25,887
     
25,887
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
41,284,296
     
41,247,995
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(18,426,698
   
(18,300,457
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
356,079
     
479,627
 
Total shareholders’ equity
   
32,838,366
     
33,034,755
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
395,358,925
   
$
427,076,739
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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Coastal Banking Company
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)
 
   
2011
     
2010
Interest income:
           
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
3,963,074
   
$
4,408,483
 
Interest on taxable securities
   
343,385
     
597,094
 
Interest on nontaxable securities
   
50,908
     
66,443
 
Interest on deposits in other banks
   
709
     
889
 
Interest on federal funds sold
   
6,270
     
2,624
 
   Total interest income
   
4,364,346
     
5,075,533
 
           
Interest expense:
         
Interest on deposits
   
1,031,478
     
1,720,478
 
Interest on junior subordinated debentures
   
97,624
     
97,309
 
Interest on other borrowings
   
310,345
     
323,510
 
   Total interest expense
   
1,439,447
     
2,141,297
 
           
Net interest income
   
2,924,899
     
2,934,236
 
Provision for loan losses
   
515,000
     
400,000
 
   Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
2,409,899
     
2,534,236
 
           
Noninterest income:
         
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
110,738
     
130,364
 
Other service charges, commissions and fees
   
72,777
     
64,378
 
SBA loan income
   
849,854
     
41,435
 
Mortgage banking income
   
1,368,494
     
1,003,290
 
Gain on sale of securities available for sale
   
––
     
133,551
 
Income from investment in life insurance contracts
   
20,194
     
33,134
 
Other income
   
28,266
     
17,740
 
   Total other income
   
2,450,323
     
1,423,892
 
           
Noninterest expenses:
         
Salaries and employee benefits
   
2,164,968
     
1,812,304
 
Occupancy and equipment expense
   
339,315
     
323,513
 
Advertising fees
   
49,660
     
52,804
 
Amortization of intangible assets
   
11,505
     
20,841
 
Audit fees
   
99,647
     
102,359
 
Data processing fees
   
251,031
     
239,914
 
Director fees
   
51,700
     
56,800
 
FDIC insurance expense
   
215,569
     
208,916
 
Legal and other professional fees
   
244,825
     
126,411
 
OCC examination fees
   
43,758
     
45,917
 
Other real estate expenses
   
657,485
     
786,367
 
Other operating
   
674,396
     
305,857
 
   Total other expenses
   
4,803,859
     
4,082,003
 
           
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
56,363
     
(123,875
)
Income tax expense
   
41,131
     
347,400
 
   Net income (loss)
 
$
15,232
   
$
(471,275
)
                 
Preferred stock dividends
   
141,473
     
140,500
 
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(126,241
)
 
$
(611,775
)
Basic and diluted loss per share available to common shareholders
 
$
(.05
)
 
$
(.24
)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Coastal Banking Company
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)

   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
15,232
   
$
(471,275
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (benefit):
               
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period,  net of tax (benefit) of ($63,646) and $5,032
   
(123,548
   
9,768
 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included  in net income (loss), net of tax of $45,408
   
––
     
(88,143
)
 Total other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(123,548
   
(78,375
)
  Comprehensive loss
 
$
(108,316
)
 
$
(549,650
)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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Coastal Banking Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)

   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
 
$
15,232
   
$
(471,275
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: 
               
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
   
178,772
     
139,958
 
Amortization of intangible assets
   
11,505
     
20,841
 
Stock-based compensation expense
   
36,301
     
22,055
 
Provision for loan losses
   
515,000
     
400,000
 
Gain on sale of securities available for sale
   
     
(133,551
)
Net (increase) decrease in loan sales receivable
   
10,698,601
     
(20,121,408
)
Write downs and losses on sale of other real estate owned
   
496,940
     
665,578
 
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
   
2,335,450
     
1,714,907
 
Increase in cash value of life insurance
   
(20,194
)
   
(33,134
)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale
   
(173,347,037
)
   
(187,224,514
)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale
   
204,707,727
     
204,748,783
 
Net (increase) decrease in interest receivable
   
26,227
     
(1,036,563
)
Net increase in interest payable
   
134,572
     
3,200
 
SBA loan income
   
(849,854
)
   
(41,435
)
Mortgage banking income
   
(1,368,494
)
   
(1,003,290
)
Net other operating activities
   
2,103,798
     
4,741,585
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
45,674,546
     
2,391,737
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits in banks
   
(16,336,346
)
   
(292
)
Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold
   
(183,293
)
   
383,224
 
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale
   
3,712,454
     
4,723,113
 
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale
   
     
3,950,875
 
Purchases of securities available for sale
   
     
(51,612
)
Redemption of bank owned life insurance policies
   
     
4,153,144
 
Net change in restricted equity securities
   
15,000
     
 
Net decrease in loans
   
915,089
     
2,369,399
 
Purchase of premises and equipment
   
(87,669
)
   
(9,246
)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
   
(11,964,765
)
   
15,518,605
 
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net decrease in deposits
   
(21,989,509
   
(9,370,359
)
Repayment of other borrowings
   
(8,500,000
)
   
(8,050,000
)
Net cash used by financing activities
   
(30,489,509
)
   
(17,420,359
                 
Net increase in cash and due from banks
   
3,220,272
     
489,983
 
Cash and due from banks at beginning of year
   
1,823,132
     
2,679,003
 
Cash and due from banks at end of year
 
$
5,043,404
 
 
$
3,168,986
 
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid during the year for interest
 
$
1,304,875
   
$
2,138,097
 
Cash paid during the year for income taxes
 
$
106,000
   
$
 
                 
Noncash Transactions:
               
Principal balances of loans transferred to other real estate owned
 
$
2,682,586
   
$
1,194,157
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – March 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2010

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Coastal Banking Company, Inc. (the “Company”) is organized under the laws of the State of South Carolina for the purpose of operating as a bank holding company for CBC National Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank commenced business on May 10, 2000 as Lowcountry National Bank. The Company acquired First National Bank of Nassau County, which began its operations in 1999, through its merger with First Capital Bank Holding Corporation on October 1, 2005. On October 27, 2006, the Company acquired the Meigs, Georgia office of the Bank through merger of Cairo Banking Co. with and into the Bank. On August 10, 2008, Lowcountry National Bank and First National Bank of Nassau County merged into one charter. Immediately after the merger, the name of the surviving bank was changed to CBC National Bank and the main office relocated to 1891 South 14th Street, Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida. The Bank’s branches in South Carolina and Georgia continue to do business under the trade names “Lowcountry National Bank,” and “The Georgia Bank” in their respective markets. The Bank provides full commercial banking services to customers throughout Beaufort County, South Carolina; Nassau County, Florida; and Thomas County, Georgia and is subject to regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”). The Bank also has loan production offices in Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, as well as a mortgage banking office in Atlanta, Georgia. The Company is subject to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”). The Company also has an investment in Coastal Banking Company Statutory Trust I (“Trust I”) and Coastal Banking Company Statutory Trust II (“Trust II”). Both trusts are special purpose subsidiaries organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Bank.  All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements for interim financial statements and, accordingly, they omit disclosures which would substantially duplicate those contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  The financial statements as of March 31, 2011 and for the interim periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation.  The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.  The financial information as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited financial statements as of that date.  For further information, refer to the financial statements and the notes included in the Company’s 2010 annual report to shareholders on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities and changes therein.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Accounting Policies Recently Adopted
 
In January 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-01, “Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings in Update No. 2010-20.” The provisions of ASU No. 2010-20 required the disclosure of more granular information on the nature and extent of troubled debt restructurings and their effect on the allowance for loan and lease losses effective for the Company’s reporting period ended March 31, 2011. The amendments in ASU No. 2011-01 deferred the effective date related to these disclosures, until after the FASB completes their project clarifying the guidance for determining what constitutes a troubled debt restructuring.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, “A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.” The provisions of ASU No. 2011-02 provide additional guidance related to determining whether a creditor has granted a concession, include factors and examples for creditors to consider in evaluating whether a restructuring results in a delay in payment that is insignificant, prohibits creditors from using the borrower’s effective rate test to evaluate whether a concession has been granted to the borrower, and add factors for creditors to use in determining whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties. A provision in ASU No. 2011-02 also ends the FASB’s deferral of the additional disclosures about troubled debt restructurings as required by ASU No. 2010-20. The provisions of ASU No. 2011-02 will be effective for the Company’s reporting period ending September 30, 2011. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-02 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
 
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Note 2 -Regulatory Oversight, Capital Adequacy, Operating Losses, Liquidity and Management’s Plans

Regulatory Oversight

The Bank entered into a formal agreement with the OCC on August 26, 2009 (the “Agreement”) that imposes certain operational and financial directives on the Bank.  The specific directives of the Agreement address the credit risk in the Bank’s loan portfolio, action required to protect the Bank’s interest in criticized assets, adherence to the Bank’s written profit plan to improve and sustain earnings, limitations on the maximum allowable level of brokered deposits, excluding reciprocal CDARS deposits, and the establishment of a board level Compliance Committee to monitor the Bank’s adherence to the Agreement.

Additionally, in response to a request by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the Board of Directors of Coastal Banking Company, Inc. adopted a resolution on January 27, 2010.  This resolution required that the Company obtain prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board before incurring additional debt, purchasing or redeeming its capital stock, or declaring or paying cash dividends to common shareholders. The resolution also required that the Company provide the Federal Reserve Bank with prior notification before using its cash assets for purposes other than investments in obligations or equity of the Bank, investments in short-term, liquid assets, or payment of normal and customary expenses, including regularly scheduled interest payments on existing debt.  

On November 17, 2010 the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), an informal enforcement action, with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in lieu of the board resolution described above.  The terms of the MOU are substantially similar to the terms of the Board Resolution.  Generally, the MOU requires the Company to obtain prior approval of the Federal Reserve Bank before incurring additional debt, purchasing or redeeming its capital stock, or declaring or paying cash dividends on its securities, including dividends on its common stock and TARP preferred stock, and interest on its trust preferred securities.  Additionally, the MOU requires the Company to comply with banking regulations that prohibit certain indemnification and severance payments and that require prior approval of any appointment of any new directors or the hiring or change in position of any senior executive officers of the Company.  The MOU also requires the submission of quarterly progress reports.

As a result of the Agreement, and the MOU, the Bank and the Company are now operating under heightened regulatory scrutiny and monitoring.  Management has taken aggressive steps to address the components of the Agreement and has frequent contact with the OCC as we work to improve our financial condition and comply with all regulatory directives.  Monitoring of our progress by our regulators is much more frequent and includes interim on-site visits as well as ongoing telephone consultations.  Management recognizes that failure to adequately address the Agreement and the MOU could result in additional actions by the banking regulators with the potential for more severe operating restrictions and oversight requirements, including, but not limited to, the issuance of a consent order and civil money penalties.

Capital Adequacy

As of March 31, 2011, the Bank exceeded all of the regulatory capital ratio levels to be categorized as “well capitalized.”  In light of current market conditions and the Bank’s current risk profile, management has determined that the Bank must achieve and maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 12% and a minimum leverage ratio of 8% to be considered well capitalized under these market conditions.  The Bank exceeded these internal capital ratios as well.
 
Key to our efforts to maintain existing capital adequacy is the need for the Bank to return to profitability through a focus on increasing core earnings and decreasing the levels of adversely classified and nonperforming assets. Management is pursuing a number of strategic alternatives to improve the core earnings of the Bank and to reduce the level of classified assets. Current market conditions for banking institutions, the overall uncertainty in financial markets and the Bank’s high level of nonperforming assets are potential barriers to the success of these strategies. If current adverse market factors continue for a prolonged period of time, new adverse market factors emerge, and/or the Bank is unable to successfully execute its plans or adequately address regulatory concerns in a sufficient and timely manner, it could have a material adverse effect on the Bank’s business, results of operations and financial position.

 
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Operating Results

The Company recorded net income of $15,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to net loss of $471,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The prior year loss was largely the result of an income tax expense of $263,000 from a non-recurring early redemption of Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) policies.  During both years, we experienced excessive levels of nonperforming assets, which caused the Company to record increased carrying costs on foreclosed properties and losses on the sale of foreclosed properties. Carrying costs on foreclosed assets are expected to remain elevated during 2011 as the Company continues to liquidate these nonperforming assets.  The current quarter net income represents an improvement of $486,000 from the net loss of $471,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Management has implemented a number of actions in an effort to improve earnings, including significant reductions to the cost of interest bearing liabilities and strict controls over other operating expenses.  These actions have been effective in improving core earnings in 2010 and 2011; however, asset quality charges throughout the year continued to negatively impact earnings.  Management will continue to focus on asset quality levels as concerns remain that the existing negative economic conditions may worsen, resulting in continued losses that will hinder our ability to return to profitability and further erode capital levels.

Liquidity

Management monitors liquidity on a daily basis and forecasts liquidity needs over a 90 day horizon in order to anticipate and provide for future needs.  We also utilize a comprehensive contingency funding policy that uses several key liquidity ratios or metrics to define different stages of the Company’s overall liquidity position.  This policy defines actions or strategies that are employed based on the liquidity position of the Company to reduce the risk of a future liquidity shortfall.

The primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, deposits, scheduled repayments of loans, unpledged investment securities, available borrowing facilities and proceeds from loan sales receivable.  Within deposits we utilize retail deposits from our branch locations, a modest level of brokered deposits, CDARS reciprocal deposits and deposits from other insured depository institutions.  The Agreement requires that our brokered deposits, excluding reciprocal CDARs, not exceed 10% of our total deposits, which is consistent with our existing internal liquidity policy.  As a result of our existing internal liquidity policy, we have been and anticipate continuing to be in compliance with the brokered deposit limitation provision of the Agreement.  Although the FDIC Call Report defines CDARS reciprocal deposits as brokered deposits, CDARS reciprocal deposits are excluded from the brokered deposit limitation provision in the Agreement.  At March 31, 2011 we have the capacity to raise up to an additional $17,778,000 in brokered deposits, if needed, and continue to remain in compliance with the 10% limitation in the Agreement.  Our borrowing facilities include collateralized repurchase agreements and unsecured federal funds lines with correspondent banks, as well as borrowing agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta and the Federal Reserve Bank collateralized by pledged loans and securities.

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $152.1 million in total borrowing capacity, of which we had utilized $43.3 million or 28.5%, leaving remaining available liquidity of $108.8 million.  Additionally, loans available for sale are considered by management as a key source of liquidity as a result of the speed with which these loans are sold and settled for cash.  Management expects that, on average, loans originated for sale will be sold and converted to cash within 18 to 20 business days after the loan is originated.  The balance of loans available for sale averaged just over $58 million during the first three months of 2011.  Accordingly, in the event of a liquidity crisis, we anticipate having the ability to slow or stop loan origination activity to allow the loans available for sale to convert into cash. Based on current and expected liquidity needs and sources, management expects the Company to be able to meet all obligations as they become due.

Note 3 – Losses Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted losses per share for the three months ended March 31.

   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
15,232
   
$
(471,275
Preferred stock dividends
   
(141,473
)
   
(140,500
)
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(126,241
)
 
$
(611,775
                 
Weighted average common shares
   
2,571,735
     
2,568,707
 
Effect of dilutive securities
   
––
     
––
 
Diluted average common shares
   
2,571,735
     
2,568,707
 
                 
Losses per common share
 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
(0.24
Diluted losses per common share
 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
(0.24

 
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Note 4 – Investment Securities

Investment securities are as follows:

   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
Available for sale
                       
State and municipal securities
 
$
7,131,059
   
$
16,994
   
$
(263,491
)
 
$
6,884,562
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
26,086,551
     
834,121
     
(48,110
)
   
26,872,562
 
   
$
33,217,610
   
$
851,115
   
$
(311,601
)
 
$
33,757,124
 
Held to maturity
                               
Corporate debt securities
 
$
2,000,000
   
$
39,257
   
$
   
$
2,039,257
 
   
$
2,000,000
   
$
39,257
   
$
   
$
2,039,257
 

   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
Available for sale
                       
State and municipal securities
 
$
7,132,172
   
$
51,893
   
$
(206,472
)
 
$
6,977,593
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
29,861,615
     
914,063
     
(32,776
)
   
30,742,902
 
   
$
36,993,787
   
$
965,956
   
$
(239,248
)
 
$
37,720,495
 
Held to maturity
                               
Corporate debt securities
 
$
2,000,000
   
$
56,807
   
$
   
$
2,056,807
 
   
$
2,000,000
   
$
56,807
   
$
   
$
2,056,807
 

The following table shows gross unrealized losses and fair value of securities, aggregated by category and length of time that the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2011.
 
Investment securities available for sale:

   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
State and municipal securities
 
$
5,046,416
   
$
(263,491
)
 
$
   
$
   
$
5,046,416
   
$
(263,491
)
Mortgage-backed securities
   
5,785,647
     
(48,110
)
   
     
     
5,785,647
     
(48,110
)
Total
 
$
10,832,063
   
$
(311,601
)
 
$
   
$
   
$
10,832,063
   
$
(311,601
)

As of March 31, 2011, no individual securities available for sale were in a continuous loss position for twelve months or more and no securities held to maturity were in a loss position. The Company has reviewed investment securities that are in an unrealized loss position in accordance with its accounting policy for other than temporary impairment and believes, based on industry analyst reports and credit ratings, that the deterioration in value, as of March 31, 2011, was attributable to changes in market interest rates and not in the credit quality of the issuer. The unrealized losses are considered temporary because each security carries an acceptable investment grade and the repayment sources of principal and interest are government backed. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities until such time as the value recovers or the securities mature.
 
 
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The following table shows gross unrealized losses and fair value of securities, aggregated by category and length of time that the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2010.
 
Investment securities available for sale:

   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
State and municipal securities
 
$
4,466,571
   
$
(206,472
)
 
$
   
$
   
$
4,466,571
   
$
(206,472
)
Mortgage-backed securities
   
4,879,208
     
(32,776
)
   
     
     
4,879,208
     
(32,776
)
Total
 
$
9,345,779
   
$
(239,248
)
 
$
   
$
   
$
9,345,779
   
$
(239,248
)

As of December 31, 2010, no individual securities available for sale were in a continuous loss position for twelve months or more and no securities held to maturity were in a loss position. The Company has reviewed investment securities that are in an unrealized loss position in accordance with its accounting policy for other than temporary impairment and believes, based on industry analyst reports and credit ratings, that the deterioration in value, as of December 31, 2010, was attributable to changes in market interest rates and not in the credit quality of the issuer. The unrealized losses are considered temporary because each security carries an acceptable investment grade and the repayment sources of principal and interest are government backed. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities until such time as the value recovers or the securities mature.
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at March 31, 2011, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
Available for sale
           
Due in one year or less
  $ 273,673     $ 276,873  
Due from one year to five years
    1,001,826       1,014,310  
Due from five to ten years
    2,920,287       2,859,833  
Due after ten years
    2,935,273       2,733,546  
Mortgage-backed securities
    26,086,551       26,872,562  
    $ 33,217,610     $ 33,757,124  
Held to maturity
               
Due in one year or less
  $ 2,000,000     $ 2,039,257  
Due from one year to five years
           
Due from five to ten years
           
Due after ten years
           
    $ 2,000,000     $ 2,039,257  

Securities with an amortized cost and fair value of $9,657,000 and $10,170,000, respectively, as of March 31, 2011 and $10,494,000 and $11,119,000, respectively, as of December 31, 2010, were pledged to secure public deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings.  Pledged securities may not be sold without first pledging replacement securities and obtaining consent of the party to whom the securities are pledged.

Gains and losses on sales of securities available for sale consist of the following:

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Gross gains on sales of securities
 
$
   
$
133,551
 
Gross losses on sales of securities
   
     
 
Net realized gains on sales of securities available for sale
 
$
   
$
133,551
 

 
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Note 5 — Loans and allowance for loan losses

The composition of loans is summarized as follows:

   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Commercial and financial
 
$
9,801,003
   
$
10,120,015
 
Agricultural
   
151,000
     
151,000
 
Real estate – construction, commercial
   
49,976,539
     
51,272,575
 
Real estate – construction, residential
   
10,204,479
     
12,094,520
 
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
   
89,056,027
     
87,758,132
 
Real estate – mortgage, residential
   
102,144,031
     
103,852,157
 
Consumer installment loans
   
2,051,001
     
2,145,003
 
Other
   
212,000
     
207,000
 
Gross loans
   
263,596,080
     
267,600,402
 
Less: Allowance for loan losses
   
6,116,043
     
6,007,690
 
Net loans
 
$
257,480,037
   
$
261,592,712
 

The Bank grants loans and extensions of credit to individuals and a variety of businesses and corporations located in its general trade areas of Beaufort County, South Carolina, Nassau County, Florida and Thomas County, Georgia. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized by improved and unimproved real estate and is dependent upon the real estate market.
 
A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (FASB ASC 310-10-35-16), when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan.  Impaired loans are summarized as follows:

   
March 31, 2011
 
(In thousands)
 
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Recorded Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
   Commercial, financial & agricultural
  $ 155     $ 383     $     $ 155     $  
   Real Estate - construction
    5,114       6,765             5,114        
   Real estate - mortgage
    6,926       7,575             7,760       38  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
   Commercial, financial & agricultural
                             
   Real Estate - construction
    3,258       3,298       344       3,231       12  
   Real estate - mortgage
    2,901       2,917       507       2,901        
Total impaired loans:
                                       
   Commercial, financial & agricultural
  $ 155     $ 383     $     $ 155     $  
   Real Estate - construction
  $ 8,372     $ 10,063     $ 344     $ 8,345     $ 12  
   Real estate - mortgage
  $ 9,827     $ 10,492     $ 507     $ 10,661     $ 38  

   
December 31, 2010
 
(In thousands)
 
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Recorded Allowance
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
   Commercial, financial & agricultural
  $ 151     $ 378     $     $ 160     $ 11  
   Real Estate - construction
    5,082       7,593             5,025       30  
   Real estate - mortgage
    8,401       9,229             8,829       163  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
   Commercial, financial & agricultural
    479       479       252       481       12  
   Real Estate - construction
                             
   Real estate - mortgage
    4,841       4,878       542       4,926       121  
Total impaired loans:
                                       
   Commercial, financial & agricultural
  $ 630     $ 857     $ 252     $ 641     $ 23  
   Real Estate - construction
  $ 5,082     $ 7,593     $     $ 5,025     $ 30  
   Real estate - mortgage
  $ 13,242     $ 14,107     $ 542     $ 13,755     $ 284  

 
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Loans which management identifies as impaired generally will be nonperforming loans. Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans or loans which are 90 days or more delinquent as to principal or interest payments.  A loan that is on nonaccrual status may not necessarily be considered impaired if circumstances exist whereby the amount due may be collected without foreclosure and/or liquidation of the collateral.
 
Loans exhibiting one or more of the following attributes are placed on a nonaccrual status:
 
a.)  
Principal and/or interest is 90 days or more delinquent, unless the obligation is (i) well secured by collateral with a realizable value sufficient to discharge the debt including accrued interest in full, and (ii) in the process of collection, which is reasonably expected to result in repayment of the debt or in its restoration to a current status.
b.)  
A borrower’s financial condition has deteriorated to such an extent, or some condition exists, that makes collection of interest and/or principal in full unlikely in management’s opinion.
c.)  
Foreclosure or legal action has been initiated as a result of default by the borrower on the terms of the debt.

The following is a summary of current, past due and nonaccrual loans:

 
 
March 31, 2011
 
(In thousands)
 
30-59
Days
 Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater than
 90 Days
Past Due & Accruing
   
Nonaccrual
   
Total Past Due & Nonaccrual
   
Current Loans
   
Total Loans
 
Commercial and financial
  $ 13     $ ––     $ ––     $ 4     $ 17     $ 9,784     $ 9,801  
Agricultural
    ––       ––       ––       151       151       ––       151  
Real estate – construction, commercial
    201       ––       ––       8,297       8,498       41,479       49,977  
Real estate – construction, residential
    ––       ––       ––       75       75       10,129       10,204  
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    ––       1,421       ––       4,418       5,839       83,217       89,056  
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    141       280       ––       7,731       8,152       93,992       102,144  
Consumer installment loans
    ––       7       ––       2       9       2,042       2,051  
Other
    ––       ––       ––       ––       ––       212       212  
    $ 355     $ 1,708     $ ––     $ 20,678     $ 22,741     $ 240,855     $ 263,596  

 
 
December 31, 2010
 
(In thousands)
 
30-59
Days
 Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater than
 90 Days
Past Due & Accruing
   
Nonaccrual
   
Total Past Due & Nonaccrual
   
Current Loans
   
Total Loans
 
Commercial and financial
  $ ––     $ ––     $ ––     $ 5     $ 5     $ 10,115     $ 10,120  
Agricultural
    ––       ––       ––       151       151       ––       151  
Real estate – construction, commercial
    373       ––       ––       9,112       9,485       41,788       51,273  
Real estate – construction, residential
    ––       ––       ––       75       75       12,019       12,094  
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    539       ––       ––       4,284       4,823       82,935       87,758  
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    1,220       ––       ––       8,673       9,893       93,959       103,852  
Consumer installment loans
    3       ––       ––       2       5       2,140       2,145  
Other
    ––       ––       ––       ––       ––       207       207  
    $ 2,135     $ ––     $ ––     $ 22,302     $ 24,437     $ 243,163     $ 267,600  

Management evaluates all loan relationships periodically in order to assess the financial strength of the borrower and the value of any underlying collateral.  Based on the results of these evaluations, management will assign internal loan classifications to designate the relative strength of the credit.  The internal grades used are Pass, Special Mention, and Substandard.  Within the Pass classification, there are sub grades that range from High to Acceptable, all of which indicate that the loan is expected to continue to perform in accordance with its terms.  Loans with potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention are classified as Special Mention.  If the potential weakness in a Special Mention loan was to go uncorrected, it could result in deteriorating prospects for continued loan performance at some future date; however, the loan is not currently adversely classified.  The Substandard classification is assigned to loans that are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  These loans have a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the payment of the debt or the liquidation of the collateral securing the debt, and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Loans classified as Special Mention or Substandard are subject to increased monitoring by management.  This typically includes frequent contact with the borrower to actively manage the borrowing relationship as needed to rehabilitate or mitigate the weakness identified. 
 
 
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A summary of loan credit quality is presented below:

(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2011
 
   
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
Commercial and financial
  $ 8,600     $ ––     $ 1,201     $ 9,801  
Agricultural
    ––       ––       151       151  
Real estate – construction, commercial
    30,063       2,235       17,679       49,977  
Real estate – construction, residential
    9,868       261       75       10,204  
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    72,207       5,781       11,068       89,056  
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    89,393       2,304       10,447       102,144  
Consumer installment loans
    1,985       31       35       2,051  
Other
    212       ––       ––       212  
    $ 212,328     $ 10,612     $ 40,656     $ 263,596  

(In thousands)
 
December 31, 2010
 
   
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
Commercial and financial
  $ 9,066     $ ––     $ 1,054     $ 10,120  
Agricultural
    ––       ––       151       151  
Real estate – construction, commercial
    30,053       3,070       18,150       51,273  
Real estate – construction, residential
    11,818       201       75       12,094  
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    73,240       1,698       12,820       87,758  
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    90,062       2,357       11,433       103,852  
Consumer installment loans
    2,082       25       38       2,145  
Other
    207       ––       ––       207  
    $ 216,528     $ 7,351     $ 43,721     $ 267,600  

Risk Elements in the Loan Portfolio

As addressed in the discussion on the provision and allowance for loan losses in Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, loans on nonaccrual status decreased by $1,624,000, or 7.3%, from $22,302,000 at December 31, 2010 to $20,678,000 at March 31, 2011.  In addition to the level of loans on nonaccrual status, there are a number of other portfolio characteristics that management monitors and evaluates to assess the risk profile of the loan portfolio.  The following is a summary of risk elements in the loan portfolio:

   
Loans with Interest Only Payments
       
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2011
         
December 31, 2010
       
Commercial and financial
  $ 5,705     9 %   $ 5,413     9 %
Real estate – construction, commercial
    21,815     35 %     22,407     37 %
Real estate – construction, residential
    2,160     4 %     2,097     4 %
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    12,416     20 %     11,026     18 %
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    19,528     31 %     19,136     31 %
Consumer installment loans
    681     1 %     712     1 %
Other
    174     –– %     156     –– %
    $ 62,479           $ 60,947        

As shown above, we have a moderate concentration of interest only loans in our portfolio, and such loans are generally regarded as carrying a higher risk profile than fully amortizing loans.  It is important to note that none of the interest only loans in our portfolio allow negative amortization, nor do we have any loans with capitalized interest reserves.

   
Geographic Concentration of Loan Portfolio
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
(In thousands)
 
Florida
   
Georgia
   
South Carolina
   
Other
 
Commercial and financial
  $ 6,147     $ 258     $ 3,255     $ 141  
Agricultural
    ––       151       ––       ––  
Real estate – construction, commercial
    15,788       6,630       25,631       1,928  
Real estate – construction, residential
    3,519       599       5,840       246  
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    33,626       12,025       42,320       1,085  
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    33,154       28,240       38,769       1,981  
Consumer installment loans
    552       279       1,220       ––  
Other
    50       125       37       ––  
    $ 92,836     $ 48,307     $ 117,072     $ 5,381  

 
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Geographic Concentration of Loan Portfolio
 
   
December 31, 2010
 
(In thousands)
 
Florida
   
Georgia
   
South Carolina
   
Other
 
Commercial and financial
  $ 6,149     $ 372     $ 3,488     $ 111  
Agricultural
    ––       151       ––       ––  
Real estate – construction, commercial
    16,206       6,892       26,247       1,928  
Real estate – construction, residential
    3,835       937       7,322       ––  
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    33,074       11,025       42,751       908  
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    34,577       30,189       38,617       469  
Consumer installment loans
    579       205       1,361       ––  
Other
    32       125       50       ––  
    $ 94,452     $ 49,896     $ 119,836     $ 3,416  

We also monitor and evaluate several other loan portfolio characteristics at a total portfolio level rather than by major loan category. These characteristics include:

Junior Liens – Loans secured by liens in subordinate positions tend to have a higher risk profile than loans secured by liens in the first or senior position.  At March 31, 2011 the Company held $22,844,000 of loans secured by junior liens, which represented approximately 8.7% of the total net loan portfolio.  Net loan charge-offs was $193,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2011 for all loans secured by junior liens for an annualized loss rate of 3.4%.  At December 31, 2010 the Company held $23,418,000 of loans secured by junior liens which represents approximately 8.8% of the total net portfolio of loans.  Historical loss experience as measured by net loan charge offs was $414,000 in the year ended December 31, 2010 for all loans secured by junior liens for an annualized loss rate of 1.8%.

High Loan to Value Ratios – Typically the Company will not originate a new loan with a loan to value (LTV) ratio in excess of 100%.  However, declines in collateral values can result in the case of an existing loan renewal with an LTV ratio in excess of 100% based on the current appraised value of the collateral.  In such cases the borrower may be asked to pledge additional collateral or to renew the loan for a lesser amount.  If the borrower lacks the ability to pay down the loan or provide additional collateral, but has the ability to continue to service the debt, the loan will be renewed with an LTV ratio in excess of 100%.  At March 31, 2011 the loan portfolio included 30 loans with an aggregate balance of $13,799,000, or 5.2% of the net loan portfolio, with LTV ratios in excess of 100%.  At December 31, 2010 the loan portfolio included 29 loans with an aggregate balance of $10,855,000, or 4.1% of the net loan portfolio, with LTV ratios in excess of 100%.

Restructured Loans – The Company has followed a conservative approach by classifying any loan as restructured whenever the terms of a loan were adjusted to the benefit of any borrower in financial distress, regardless of the status of the loan at the time of restructuring.  There are two primary categories of restructured loans based on the status and condition of the loan at the time of any such restructure, and these categories present very different risk profiles.

The first category is identified as performing restructured loans, which includes loans that are on accrual status because they were current or less than 90 days past due at the time of restructure.  In many cases the borrower has never been delinquent, but for various reasons is experiencing financial distress that raises a doubt about the borrower’s continued ability to make payments under current terms. By adjusting the terms of the loan to better fit the borrower’s current financial condition, expectations are that this loan will avoid a future default.  For regulatory purposes, these loans are only reported as restructured during the fiscal year in which the restructure occurred, after which the designation as a restructured loan is removed provided the borrower is paying in accordance with the restructured loan terms and the loan has a market rate of interest.

The second category is identified as nonperforming restructured loans, which is made up of loans that were in default at the time the loan terms were restructured.  The expectation is that by adjusting the terms of such loans, the borrower may begin to make payments again based on the improved loan terms.  These loans will stay on nonaccrual status as restructured loans until the borrower has demonstrated a willingness and ability to make payments in accordance with the new loan terms for a reasonable length of time, typically six months.  Once these loans are returned to accrual status, they will be reported as performing restructured loans until the end of the fiscal year in which they were returned to accrual status after which the designation as a restructured loan is removed.

Although our experience with restructured loans has been limited to just the last few years, it appears that performing restructured loans perform better than nonperforming restructured loans, as evidenced by a lower delinquency recidivism rate. At March 31, 2011, the Company had three performing restructured loans with a balance of $1,315,000, each of which were current and paying in accordance with restructured terms, two past due restructured loans with a balance of $481,000, and 11 nonperforming restructured loans with a balance of $10,365,000.  As of March 31, 2011, these 16 restructured loans with a total balance of $12,161,000 represented 5% of the net loan portfolio balance. At December 31, 2010, the Company had 12 performing restructured loans with a balance of $5,116,000, each of which were current and paying in accordance with restructured terms, one past due restructured loan with a balance of $373,000, and 13 nonperforming restructured loans with a balance of $10,471,000.  In total, as of December 31, 2010, these 26 restructured loans with a total balance of $15,960,000 represented 6% of the net loan portfolio balance.
 
 
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Criticized or Classified Loans – Management evaluates all loan relationships periodically in order to assess the financial strength of the borrower and the value of any underlying collateral.  Loans that are found to have a potential or actual weakness are identified as criticized or classified and subject to increased monitoring by management.  This typically includes frequent contact with the borrower to actively manage the borrowing relationship as needed to rehabilitate or mitigate the weakness identified.  At March 31, 2011, the Company had $51,268,000 in loans that were internally criticized or classified, of which $32,531,000, or 63%, were either current or less than 30 days past due.  At December 31, 2010, the Company had $51,072,000 in loans that were internally criticized or classified, of which $34,437,000, or 67%, were either current or less than 30 days past due.

We have established an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged to expense on our statement of earnings. Additions to the allowance for loan losses are made periodically to maintain the allowance at an appropriate level based on management’s analysis of the potential risk in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses represents an amount, which we believe will be adequate to absorb probable losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible. Our judgment as to the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based upon a number of assumptions about future events, which we believe to be reasonable, but which may or may not prove to be accurate. To the extent that the recovery of loan balances has become collateral dependent, we obtain appraisals not less than annually, and then we reduce these appraised values by the amount estimated for selling and holding costs to determine the liquidated value.  Any shortfall between the liquidated value and the loan balance is charged against the allowance for loan losses in the month the related appraisal was received. Our losses will undoubtedly vary from our estimates, and there is a possibility that charge-offs can reduce this allowance. Our determination of the allowance for loan losses is based on evaluations of the collectability of loans, including consideration of factors such as the balance of impaired loans, the quality, mix, and size of our overall loan portfolio, economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, commercial and residential real estate market trends, the amount and quality of collateral securing the loans, our historical loan loss experience, and a review of specific problem loans. We also consider subjective issues such as changes in the lending policies and procedures, changes in the local/national economy, changes in volume or type of credits, changes in volume/severity of problem loans, quality of loan review and board of director oversight, concentrations of credit, and peer group comparisons.
 
An analysis of the activity in the allowance for loan losses is presented below:

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Balance, beginning of year
 
$
6,007,690
   
$
6,386,409
 
Provision for loan losses
   
515,000
     
400,000
 
Loans charged off
   
(499,947
)
   
(175,601
)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
   
93,301
     
52,506
 
Balance, end of period
 
$
6,116,044
   
$
6,663,314
 

The following table summarizes information concerning the allowance for loan losses:

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial, Financial & Agricultural
   
Real Estate - Construction
   
Real Estate - Mortgage
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance balance, beginning of year
  $ 543     $ 358     $ 4,042     $ 326     $ 739     $ 6,008  
Loans charged off
    ––       (3 )     (497 )     ––       ––       (500 )
Recoveries
    13       ––       79       1       ––       93  
Provision for loan losses
    (290 )     20       608       6       171       515  
Allowance balance, end of period
  $ 266     $ 375     $ 4,232     $ 333     $ 910     $ 6,116  
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial, Financial & Agricultural
   
Real Estate - Construction
   
Real Estate - Mortgage
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                     
Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment
    ––       ––       851       ––       ––       851  
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    266       375       3,381       333       910       5,265  
                                                 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
    155       8,372       9,827       ––       ––       18,354  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    9,797       51,809       181,373       2,263       ––       245,242  
Total loans
  $ 9,952     $ 60,181     $ 191,200     $ 2,263     $ ––     $ 263,596  

 
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial, Financial & Agricultural
   
Real Estate - Construction
   
Real Estate - Mortgage
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance balance, beginning of year
  $ 346     $ 741     $ 4,241     $ 351     $ 707     $ 6,386  
Loans charged off
    ––       (27 )     (98 )     (51 )     ––       (176 )
Recoveries
    ––       45       7       1       ––       53  
Provision for loan losses
    (25 )     (36 )     (64 )     206       319       400  
Allowance balance, end of period
  $ 321     $ 723     $ 4,086     $ 507     $ 1,026     $ 6,663  
 
   
December 31, 2010
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial, Financial & Agricultural
   
Real Estate - Construction
   
Real Estate - Mortgage
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment
    252       ––       542       ––       ––       794  
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    291       358       3,500       326       739       5,214  
                                                 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
    630       5,082       13,242       ––       ––       18,954  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    9,641       58,285       178,368       2,352       ––       248,646  
Total loans
  $ 10,271     $ 63,367     $ 191,610     $ 2,352     $ ––     $ 267,600  

As shown in the tables and narrative above, there was no significant activity related to changes in credit quality during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, in that overall credit quality neither improved nor degraded significantly during the quarter.

Note 6 — Other Real Estate Owned

A summary of other real estate owned is presented as follows:

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Balance, beginning of year
 
$
14,452,043
   
$
18,176,169
 
Additions
   
2,682,586
     
1,194,157
 
Disposals
   
(2,335,450
)
   
(1,714,907
)
Valuation write downs and losses on sales 
   
(496,940
)
   
(665,578
)
Balance, end of period
 
$
14,302,239
   
$
16,989,841
 

Expenses applicable to other real estate owned include the following:

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net loss on sales of real estate
 
$
246,995
   
$
118,740
 
Valuation write downs
   
249,945
 
   
546,838
 
Operating expenses
   
160,545
 
   
120,789
 
   
$
657,485
   
$
786,367
 

Note 7 — Stock-Based Compensation

The Company adopted a Stock Incentive Plan in 2000 which currently authorizes 388,306 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance under the Plan.  The Plan provides for the total number of shares authorized for issuance under the Plan to be increased upon the issuance of new shares by the Company by an amount equal to the difference between 15% of the total outstanding shares after the issuance of the new shares and the number of shares authorized for issuance prior to the issuance of the new shares.  The Plan is administered by the Board of Directors and provides for the granting of options to purchase shares of common stock to officers, directors, employees or consultants of the Company and Bank. The exercise price of each option granted under the Plan will not be less than the fair market value of the shares of common stock subject to the option on the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors. Options are exercisable in whole or in part upon such terms as may be determined by the Board of Directors, and are exercisable no later than ten years after the date of grant. Options granted under the Plan generally vest over a five-year vesting period. Pursuant to the Plan, no Incentive Stock Option may be granted more than ten years after February 15, 2000, the effective date of the Plan. As of March 31, 2011, 92,465 shares were available for grant under this Plan.
 
 
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Additionally, the Company assumed the outstanding options under the 1999 First Capital Bank Holding Corporation Stock Option Plan (the “First Capital Plan”) in connection with the merger of First Capital Bank Holding Company with and into the Company on October 1, 2005.  As a result of the merger, each outstanding option under the First Capital Plan was converted into an option to purchase Coastal Banking Company, Inc. common stock.  Coastal assumed and maintains the First Capital Plan solely to administer the options that were outstanding as of the effective time of the merger.  As of the effective time of the merger, the Company elected to discontinue the issuance of options under the First Capital Plan.

On May 26, 2010, the Company granted a restricted stock award to Michael G. Sanchez, Chief Executive Officer, for 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  The restricted stock vests and becomes transferable on the later of the date when the Company has fully repaid all obligations under the TARP Capital Purchase Program or the two year anniversary date of the grant date of the restricted stock.  The restricted stock was granted to Mr. Sanchez as compensation for his service to the Company.  The ultimate cost to the Company from this grant will be $68,000 between May 26, 2010 and May 26, 2012.

On May 26, 2010, the Company granted non-qualified stock options to all full time employees for a total of 126,000 options.  The options vest over a five year period beginning on May 26, 2010.  The ultimate cost to the Company from this grant will be impacted by future option forfeitures, but in any case will not exceed $184,427 between May 26, 2010 and the last vesting date of May 26, 2015.

On August 15, 2008, the Board of Directors of Coastal Banking Company approved a reduction in the exercise price of 42,603 incentive stock options that were previously issued and outstanding. The options had been issued to 14 officers and employees of the Company with an average exercise price of $19.26 per share. The new exercise price was $7.50 per share, the market value of the Company's common stock on the day the lower exercise price was set by the Board action.  The ultimate full cost to the Company will be impacted by future option forfeitures, but in any case will not exceed $63,075 over the period beginning on August 15, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2012.

On March 21, 2008, the Company granted a restricted stock award to Gary Horn, Regional President of Lowcountry National Bank, for 5,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  The restricted stock vests in five equal annual increments on the anniversary date of the grant date of the restricted stock.  The restricted stock was granted to Mr. Horn as compensation for his service to the Bank. The ultimate cost to the Company from this grant will be $68,750 between March 21, 2008 and March 21, 2013.

Note 8 — Fair Value

Determination of Fair Value
 
The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  In accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic (FASB ASC 820), the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices.  However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
 
The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions.  If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate.  In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment.  The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.
 
Fair Value Hierarchy
 
In accordance with this guidance, the Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.
 
Level 1 - Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.  Level 1 assets and liabilities generally include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market.  Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
 
 
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Level 2 - Valuation is based on inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  The valuation may be based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
Level 3 - Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.  Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
 
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
 
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds and exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. Level 2 securities include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset backed and other securities. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
 
The table below presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2011, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.

   
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:
                       
   Investment securities available for sale
 
$
33,757,124
   
$
241,898
   
$
33,515,226
   
$
––
 
   Loans held for sale
   
23,975,317
     
––
     
23,652,696
     
322,621
 
   Derivative asset positions
   
452,084
     
––
     
452,084
     
––
 
   Total fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis
 
$
58,184,525
   
$
241,898
   
$
57,620,006
   
$
322,621
 
Liabilities:
                               
   Derivative liability positions
 
$
322,100
   
$
––
   
$
322,100
   
$
––
 
   Total fair value of liabilities measured on a recurring basis
 
$
322,100
   
$
––
   
$
322,100
   
$
––
 

The table below presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.

   
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:
                       
   Investment securities available for sale
 
$
37,720,495
   
$
408,363
   
$
37,312,132
   
$
––
 
   Loans held for sale
   
55,336,007
     
––
     
54,286,053
     
1,049,954
 
   Derivative asset positions
   
763,457
     
––
     
763,457
     
––
 
   Total fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis
 
$
93,819,959
   
$
408,363
   
$
92,361,642
   
$
1,049,954
 
Liabilities:
                               
   Derivative liability positions
 
$
1,403,004
   
$
––
   
$
1,403,004
   
$
––
 
   Total fair value of liabilities measured on a recurring basis
 
$
1,403,004
   
$
––
   
$
1,403,004
   
$
––
 

 
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The table below presents a reconciliation of level 3 assets as of March 31, 2011 and 2010.

   
Loans held for sale
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 1,049,954     $ 542,791  
Total gains included in net income
    39,959       16,247  
Issuances
    3,510,848       2,299,632  
Sales
    (4,278,140 )     (2,464,588 )
Transfers in or out of Level 3
    ––       ––  
Balance, end of period
  $ 322,621     $ 394,082  

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
 
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
 
Loan impairment is reported when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate, or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to require an increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the loan impairment as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the loan impairment as nonrecurring Level 3.
 
Other real estate owned ("OREO") is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loan collateral to OREO. Subsequently, OREO is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the OREO or management’s estimation of the value of the OREO. When the fair value of the OREO is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the OREO as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the OREO is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the OREO as nonrecurring Level 3.

The table below presents the Company’s assets for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2011, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.

   
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
Total losses for the three months ended
March 31,
2011
 
Assets:
                             
 Impaired loans
 
$
18,354,353
   
$
––
   
$
––
   
$
18,354,353
   
$
––
 
 Other real estate owned
   
14,302,239
     
––
     
––
     
14,302,239
     
(496,940
)
Total fair value of assets measured
 on a nonrecurring basis
 
$
32,656,592
   
$
––
   
$
––
   
$
32,656,592
   
$
(496,940
)

The table below presents the Company’s assets for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded during the year ended December 31, 2010, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.

   
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
Total losses for the year ended
December 31,
2010
 
Assets:
                             
 Impaired loans
 
$
18,953,740
   
$
––
   
$
––
   
$
18,953,740
   
$
––
 
 Other real estate owned
   
14,452,043
     
––
     
––
     
14,452,043
     
(3,927,693
)
Total fair value of assets measured on a nonrecurring basis
 
$
33,405,783
   
$
––
   
$
––
   
$
33,405,783
   
$
(3,927,693
)

 
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques. The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following disclosures should not be considered as representative of the liquidation value of the Bank, but rather represent a good-faith estimate of the increase or decrease in value of financial instruments held by the Bank since purchase, origination, or issuance.
 
The following methods and assumptions were used in this analysis in estimating the fair value of financial instruments:
 
 
Cash, due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in banks, and federal funds sold: The carrying amount of cash, due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in banks, and federal funds sold approximates fair value.
 
 
Securities: The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by an independent securities accounting service provider using quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. The carrying amount of equity securities with no readily determinable fair value approximates fair value.
 
 
Loans: The carrying amount of variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate loans is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
 
 
Loans Held for Sale (LHFS): Residential mortgage loans are originated for sale as whole loans in the secondary market. These loans are carried at fair value, with changes in the fair value of these loans recognized in mortgage banking noninterest income. Direct loan origination costs and fees are deferred at origination, and then recognized in the gain or loss on loan sales when the loans are sold. Gains and losses on loan sales (sales proceeds minus the carrying value of the loan sold) are recorded as noninterest income.
 
 
Derivative asset and liability positions: The fair value of derivative asset and liability positions is based on available quoted market prices.
 
 
Deposits: The carrying amount of demand deposits, savings deposits and variable-rate certificates of deposits approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposit is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows using interest rates currently being offered for certificates of similar maturities.
 
 
Other Borrowings: The carrying amount of variable rate borrowings and federal funds purchased approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed rate other borrowings is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar type borrowing arrangements.
 
 
Junior Subordinated Debentures: The fair value of the Company’s trust preferred securities is based on discounted contractual cash flows using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar type borrowing arrangements.
 
 
Accrued Interest: The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates fair value.
 
 
Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments: The carrying amount of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit approximates fair value. The carrying amount of the off-balance-sheet financial instruments is based on fees charged to enter into such agreements.
 
 
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The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:

   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash, due from banks, and interest-bearing deposits in banks
  $ 21,786,450       21,786,450     $ 2,229,832       2,229,832  
Federal funds sold
    368,551       368,551       185,258       185,258  
Securities available for sale
    33,757,124       33,757,124       37,720,495       37,720,495  
Securities held to maturity
    2,000,000       2,039,257       2,000,000       2,056,807  
Restricted equity securities
    4,457,500       4,457,500       4,472,500       4,472,500  
Loans held for sale
    23,975,317       23,975,317       55,336,007       55,336,007  
Loans, net
    257,480,037       260,051,572       261,592,712       258,660,152  
Derivative asset positions
    452,084       452,084       763,457       763,457  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,104,333       1,104,333       1,130,560       1,130,560  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    324,060,770       325,835,033       346,050,279       348,358,038  
Other borrowings
    28,500,000       31,915,894       37,000,000       40,303,524  
Junior subordinated debentures
    7,217,000       7,217,385       7,217,000       7,223,552  
Derivative liability positions
    322,100       322,100       1,403,004       1,403,004  
Accrued interest payable
    559,226       559,226       424,654       424,654  

Note 9 – Derivative Financial Instruments

Mortgage banking derivatives used in the ordinary course of business consist of best efforts and mandatory forward sales contracts and interest rate lock commitments on residential mortgage loan applications. Forward sales contracts represent future commitments to deliver loans at a specified price and date and are used to manage interest rate risk on loan commitments and mortgage loans held for sale. Rate lock commitments represent commitments to fund loans at a specific rate and by a specified expiration date. These derivatives involve underlying items, such as interest rates, and are designed to mitigate risk. Substantially all of these instruments expire within 60 days from the date of issuance. Notional amounts are amounts on which calculations and payments are based, but which do not represent credit exposure, as credit exposure is limited to the amounts required to be received or paid.
 
The following tables include the notional amounts and realized gain (loss) for mortgage banking derivatives recognized in Mortgage Banking income for the periods end March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (in thousands)
 
March 31,
2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Mandatory forward sales contracts
           
Notional amount
  $ 84,623     $ 105,001  
Loss on change in market value of mandatory forward sales contracts
  $ (23 )   $ (361 )
Derivative asset balance included in other assets
  $ 233     $ 651  
Derivative liability balance included in other liabilities
  $ 256     $ 1,012  
                 
Best efforts forward sales contracts
               
Notional amount
  $ 1,350     $ 4,454  
Gain on change in market value of best efforts forward sales contracts
  $ 5     $ 78  
Derivative asset balance included in other assets
  $ 6     $ 78  
Derivative liability balance included in other liabilities
  $ 1     $ ––  
                 
Rate lock loan commitments
               
Notional amount
  $ 80,458     $ 64,691  
Gain (loss) on change in market value of rate lock commitments
  $ 148     $ (357 )
Derivative asset balance included in other assets
  $ 213     $ 34  
Derivative liability balance included in other liabilities
  $ 65     $ 391  

 
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Forward sales contracts also contain an element of risk in that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of such agreements. In the event the parties to deliver commitments are unable to fulfill their obligations, the Company could potentially incur significant additional costs by replacing the positions at then current market rates. The Company manages its risk of exposure by limiting counterparties to those banks and institutions deemed appropriate by management and the Board of Directors. The Company does not expect any counterparty to default on their obligations and therefore, the Company does not expect to incur any cost related to counterparty default.

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on loans held for sale and rate lock loan commitments. As market interest rates increase or decrease, the fair value of mortgage loans held for sale and rate lock commitments will decline or increase accordingly. To offset this interest rate risk, the Company enters into derivatives such as forward contracts to sell loans. The fair value of these forward sales contracts will change as market interest rates change, and the change in the value of these instruments is expected to largely, though not entirely, offset the change in fair value of loans held for sale and rate lock commitments. The objective of this activity is to minimize the exposure to losses on rate lock commitments and loans held for sale due to market interest rate fluctuations. The net effect of derivatives on earnings will depend on risk management activities and a variety of other factors, including market interest rate volatility, the amount of rate lock commitments that close, the ability to fill the forward contracts before expiration, and the time period required to close and sell loans.

Note 10 - Supplemental Segment Information
 
The Bank has two reportable segments: community banking and mortgage banking operations. The community banking segment provides traditional banking services offered through the Bank’s branch locations, including limited retail residential mortgage banking origination activity at selected branch locations. The mortgage banking operations segment originates residential mortgage loans submitted through a network of independent mortgage brokers and a modest level of retail loan originations from an internet leads based business channel.  Most of these loans are sold to various investors on the secondary market while a limited number of loans are retained in the Bank’s loan portfolio. All wholesale and internet retail mortgage banking activity is conducted in the Bank’s mortgage banking offices in Atlanta, Georgia.
 
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates performance based on profit and loss from operations before income taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses.
 
All direct costs and revenues generated by each segment are allocated to the segment; however, there is no allocation of indirect corporate overhead costs to the mortgage banking segment. The Company accounts for intersegment revenues and expenses as if the revenue/expense transactions were to third parties at current market prices.
 
The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services to a different customer base. They are managed separately because each segment has different types and levels of credit and interest rate risk.
 
(In thousands)
 
Community Banking
   
Mortgage Banking Operations
   
Consolidated Company
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Interest income
 
$
3,701
   
$
4,402
   
$
663
   
$
673
   
$
4,364
   
$
5,075
 
Interest expense
   
1,148
     
1,786
     
291
     
355
     
1,439
     
2,141
 
Net interest income
   
2,553
     
2,616
     
372
     
318
     
2,925
     
2,934
 
Provision for loan losses
   
494
     
386
     
21
     
14
     
515
     
400
 
Net interest income after provision
   
2,059
     
2,230
     
351
     
304
     
2,410
     
2,534
 
Non interest income
   
1,122
     
433
     
1,328
     
991
     
2,450
     
1,424
 
Non interest expense
   
3,662
     
3,377
     
1,142
     
705
     
4,804
     
4,082
 
Net income (loss) before tax expense (benefit)
   
(481
)
   
(714
)
   
537
     
590
     
56
     
(124
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
(120
)
   
170
 
   
161
     
177
     
41
     
347
 
Net income (loss) after taxes
 
$
(361
)
 
$
(884
)
 
$
376
   
$
413
   
$
15
   
$
(471
)

Note 11 – Reclassifications

Certain amounts reported as of December 31, 2010, or the periods ended March 31, 2010, have been reclassified to conform with the presentation of March 31, 2011.  These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net loss or shareholders’ equity.
 
 
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following is our discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results and those of our subsidiary, CBC National Bank, during the periods included in the accompanying financial statements.  This commentary should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes and the other statistical information included in this report.

This report contains “forward-looking statements” relating to, without limitation, future economic performance, plans and objectives of management for future operations, and projections of revenues and other financial items that are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  The words “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” and “intend,” as well as other similar words and expressions of the future, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, and our operating performance each quarter is subject to various risks and uncertainties that are discussed in detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation:

  
significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking and financial services industries;
  
changes in the interest rate environment which could reduce anticipated or actual margins;
  
changes in political conditions or the legislative or regulatory environment;
  
general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally and especially in our primary service area, becoming less favorable than expected resulting in, among other things, a continued or increased deterioration in credit quality or a reduced demand for credit, including the resultant effect on our loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses;
  
the ability to increase market share;
  
changes occurring in business and monetary conditions and inflation;
  
changes in technology;
  
the potential that loan charge-offs may exceed the allowance for loan losses or that such allowance will be increased as a result of factors beyond our control;
  
fluctuations in consumer spending and saving habits;
  
adverse changes in the market value of real estate serving as the collateral underlying our loans;
  
the rate of delinquencies and amounts of charge-offs;
  
the rates of loan growth;
  
unanticipated regulatory or judicial proceedings;
  
adverse changes in asset quality and resulting credit risk-related losses and expenses;
  
changes in monetary, accounting  or tax policies;
  
loss of consumer confidence and economic disruptions resulting from terrorist activities;
  
adverse conditions in the securities markets, including the stock market, the public debt market and other capital markets; and
  
other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Overview

The following discussion describes our results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and also analyzes our financial condition as of March 31, 2011 as compared to December 31, 2010.  Like most community banks, we derive most of our income from interest we receive on our loans and investments.  Our primary source of funds for making these loans and investments is our deposits, on which we pay interest.  Consequently, one of the key measures of our success is our amount of net interest income, or the difference between the income on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the expense on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits.  Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest-earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities.

Of course, there are risks inherent in all loans, so we maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb possible losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible.  We establish and maintain this allowance by charging a provision for loan losses against our operating earnings.  In the following section we have included a detailed discussion of this process, as well as several tables describing our allowance for loan losses. See comments in the section entitled “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses.”

In addition to earning interest on our loans and investments, we earn income through fees, gain on sales of loans and marketable securities, cash surrender value of life insurance and other service charges to our customers.  We describe the various components of this non-interest income, as well as our non-interest expense, in the following discussion.

The following discussion and analysis also identifies significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying financial statements.  We encourage you to read this discussion and analysis in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes and the other statistical information also included in this report.
 
 
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Critical Accounting Policies

We have adopted various accounting policies which govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the preparation of our financial statements.  Our significant accounting policies are described in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2010, as filed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by us which have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities.  We consider these accounting policies to be critical accounting policies.  The judgments and assumptions we use are based on historical experience and other factors, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions we make, actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates, which could have a material impact on our carrying values of assets and liabilities and our results of operations.

We believe the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting policy that requires the most significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Some of the more critical judgments supporting the amount of our allowance for loan losses include judgments about the credit worthiness of borrowers, the estimated value of the underlying collateral, the assumptions about cash flow, determination of loss factors for estimating credit losses, the impact of current events, and conditions, and other factors impacting the level of probable inherent losses. Under different conditions or using different assumptions, the actual amount of credit losses incurred by us may be different from management’s estimates provided in our consolidated financial statements. Refer to the portion of this discussion that addresses our allowance for loan losses for a description of our processes and methodology for determining our allowance for loan losses.

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income

The Bank’s net interest income is determined by the level of our earning assets, primarily loans outstanding, and the management of our net interest margin.  For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, net interest income totaled $2,925,000 as compared to $2,934,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 for a decrease of $9,000.  On a consecutive quarter basis, net interest income was up by $86,000, or 3%, from the $2,839,000 earned during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Total interest income decreased by $711,000, or 14%, to $4,364,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $5,075,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  On a consecutive quarter basis, total interest income decreased by $121,000, or 3%, from the $4,485,000 earned during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

The impact of the interest rate environment is seen in the Prime interest rate, which has been set at a historical low rate of 3.25% since December 16, 2008.  This drop in the Prime interest rate has had an extremely negative impact on the yield earned by the Bank on that portion of the loan portfolio that carry rates based on the Prime interest rate index.  At March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 the Bank held $113,469,000 and $125,856,000, respectively, in loans carrying rates based on the Prime interest rate index.

In addition to the negative impact of decreased interest rates, interest income was also negatively impacted by elevated nonperforming loans and a decrease in average interest earning assets.  Average earning assets decreased to an average balance of $378,112,000 during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, down by $30,309,000, or 7%, from the average balance during the quarter ended March 31, 2010.  This decline was largely the result of decreases in the Bank’s investment portfolio as well as portfolio loans.  The overall impact of these factors was a decrease in interest income from investment securities of $270,000, or 41%, to $394,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $664,000 earned in the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Interest and fees earned on loans decreased by $445,000, or 10%, to $3,963,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $4,408,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2010.  On a consecutive quarter basis, interest income from investments remained stable compared to $394,000 earned during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  Interest and fees earned on loans decreased by $122,000, or 3%, from $4,085,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Interest income not recognized on non-accruing loans during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $235,000, an increase of $102,000 from the $133,000 of interest income not recognized during the same quarter in 2010.  On a consecutive quarter basis, interest income not recognized on non-accruing loans decreased $157,000 from $392,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Total interest expense decreased by $702,000, or 33%, to $1,439,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $2,141,000 for the same period in 2010.  On a consecutive quarter basis, total interest expense decreased by $207,000, or 13%, from $1,646,000 expensed during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.
 
 
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The net interest margin is a performance metric that reports how successful the Bank’s investment decisions have been relative to its funding choices.  It is calculated by dividing the annualized net interest income by the balance of the average earning assets for the period.  The net interest margin realized on earning assets increased by 23 basis points to 3.14% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 when compared to the 2.91% net interest margin earned during the same three months in 2010.  On a consecutive quarter basis, the net interest margin improved by 33 basis points from 2.81% during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

The net interest rate spread is the difference between the average yield earned by the Bank on loans, investment securities and other earning assets, and the rate paid by the Bank on interest bearing deposits and other borrowings.  The net interest rate spread improved by 23 basis points to 3.02% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the 2.79% net interest rate spread earned during the same three month period in 2010.  On a consecutive quarter basis, the net interest rate spread improved by 33 basis points from 2.69% during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Interest Rate Sensitivity and Asset Liability Management

Interest rate sensitivity measures the timing and magnitude of the repricing of assets compared with the repricing of liabilities and is an important part of asset/liability management of a financial institution.  The objective of interest rate sensitivity management is to generate stable growth in net interest income, and to manage the risks associated with interest rate movements.  Management constantly reviews interest rate risk exposure and the expected interest rate environment so that adjustments in interest rate sensitivity can be made on a timely basis.  Since the assets and liabilities of the Company are primarily monetary in nature (payable in fixed, determinable amounts), the performance of the Company is affected more by changes in interest rates than by inflation.  Interest rates generally increase as the rate of inflation increases, but the magnitude of the change in rates may not be the same.

Net interest income is the primary component of net income for financial institutions.  Net interest income is affected by the timing and magnitude of repricing of as well as the mix of interest sensitive and noninterest sensitive assets and liabilities. “Gap” is a static measurement of the difference between the contractual maturities or repricing dates of interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities within the following twelve months.  Gap is an attempt to predict the behavior of the Company’s net interest income in general terms during periods of movement in interest rates.  In general, if the Company is asset sensitive, more of its interest sensitive assets are expected to reprice within twelve months than its interest sensitive liabilities over the same period.  In a rising interest rate environment, assets repricing more quickly are expected to enhance net interest income. Alternatively, decreasing interest rates would be expected to have the opposite effect on net interest income since assets would theoretically be repricing at lower interest rates more quickly than interest sensitive liabilities.  Although it can be used as a general predictor, gap as a predictor of movements in net interest income has limitations due to the static nature of its definition and due to its inherent assumption that all assets will reprice immediately and fully at the contractually designated time. At March 31, 2011, the Company, as measured by gap, and adjusted for its expectations of changes in interest bearing categories that might not move completely in tandem with changing interest rates, is asset sensitive when cumulatively measured at six months and liability sensitive when cumulatively measured at one year.  Management has several tools available to it to evaluate and affect interest rate risk, including deposit pricing policies and changes in the mix of various types of assets and liabilities. The Company also forecasts its sensitivity to interest rate changes not less than quarterly using modeling software.  For more information on asset-liability management, see the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

There are risks inherent in making all loans, including risks with respect to the period of time over which loans may be repaid, risks resulting from changes in economic and industry conditions, risks inherent in dealing with individual borrowers, and, in the case of a collateralized loan, risks resulting from uncertainties about the future value of the collateral.  We establish and maintain an allowance for loan losses based on a number of qualitative factors including, among other things, historical experience, evaluation of economic conditions, regular reviews of delinquencies and loan portfolio quality and a number of assumptions about future events, which we believe to be reasonable, but which may not prove to be accurate.  We believe that changes in economic and industry conditions capture the impact of general declines in the value of collateral property, and in this way our qualitative factors reflect general declines in collateral values.

To the extent that the recovery of loan balances has become collateral dependent, we obtain appraisals not less than annually, and then we reduce these appraised values for selling and holding costs to determine the liquidated value.  Any shortfall between the liquidated value and the loan balance is charged against the allowance for loan losses in the month the related appraisal was received.  In the ordinary course of managing and monitoring nonperforming loans, information may come to our attention that indicates the collateral value has declined further from the value established in the most recent appraisal.  Such other information may include prices on recent comparable property sales or internet based property valuation estimates.  In cases where this other information is deemed reliable, and the impact of a further reduction in collateral value would result in a further loss to the Company, we will record an increase to the allowance to reflect the additional estimated collateral shortfall.
 
 
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The provision for loan losses is the periodic charge to operating earnings that management believes is necessary to maintain the allowance for possible loan losses at an adequate level.  The amount of these periodic charges is based on management’s analysis of the potential risk in the loan portfolio.  This analysis includes, among other things, evaluation of the trends in key loan portfolio metrics as follows:

(In thousands)
 
March 31,
 2011
   
December 31,
 2010
   
September 30,
 2010
   
June 30, 2010
   
March 31,
 2010
   
December 31,
2009
   
September 30,
 2009
   
June 30,
2009
 
Portfolio loans, gross
 
$
263,596
   
$
267,600
   
$
277,611
   
$
284,604
   
$
285,972
   
$
289,659
   
$
299,270
   
$
305,669
 
                                                                 
Loans past due > 30 days and still accruing interest
 
$
2,063
   
$
2,135
   
$
6,063
   
$
4,884
   
$
5,844
   
$
2,032
   
$
2,832
   
$
3,345
 
                                                                 
Loans on nonaccrual
 
$
20,678
   
$
22,302
   
$
19,998
   
$
16,666
   
$
12,992
   
$
13,754
   
$
23,903
   
$
25,925
 
(as a % of loans, gross)
   
7.84%
     
8.33%
     
7.20%
     
5.83%
     
4.54%
     
4.75%
     
7.99%
     
8.48%
 
                                                                 
Net loan charge offs (recoveries)
 
$
407
   
$
535
   
$
1,553
   
$
863
   
$
123
   
$
2,072
   
$
1,485
   
$
473
 
(as a % of loans, gross)
   
0.15%
     
0.20%
     
0.56%
     
0.30%
     
0.04%
     
0.72%
     
0.50%
     
0.15%
 

Portfolio loans, gross addresses the impact on the provision for loan losses from changes in the size and composition of our loan portfolio.  In the past we applied various reserve factors to our portfolio based on the risk-rated categories of loans because we had relatively little charge off activity prior to the quarter ended December 31, 2008.  As a result of increasing charge off activity over the past two years, we have begun to rely more on historical levels and trends to establish various reserve percentages based on the relative inherent risk for a particular loan type and grade.  The inherent risk is established based on peer group data, information from regulatory agencies, the experience of the Bank’s lending officers, and recent trends in portfolio losses.  These reserve factors are continuously evaluated and subject to change depending on trends in national and local economic conditions, the depth of experience of the Bank’s lenders, delinquency trends and other factors.  As our portfolio size has decreased over the last two years, there has been a shift in composition from higher risk rated real estate construction loans to comparably lower risk rated owner occupied residential real estate loans.

Loans past due greater than 30 days and still accruing interest has proven to be a useful leading indicator of directional trends in future loan losses. As the level of this metric rises, expectations are for a comparable increase in loans moving into a nonaccrual status and ultimately foreclosure resulting in increased losses. This pattern can be observed in the schedule above where increases in loans past due greater than 30 days and still accruing are followed in future quarters with the same directional changes in the level of loans on nonaccrual.  The level of loans past due greater than 30 days and still accruing interest was largely unchanged from $2,135,000 at December 31, 2010 to $2,063,000 at March 31, 2011. Management is carefully monitoring past due loans.  It is likely that the weakening loan quality experienced during 2009 and 2010 will continue to be an area of concern during 2011. As a result, management will continue to work aggressively to manage loan delinquency levels.

Loans on nonaccrual has been another leading indicator of potential future losses from loans. We typically place loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. In addition to the interest lost when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, there is an increased probability of a loan on nonaccrual moving into foreclosure with a potential loss outcome. As shown in the table above, the level of loans on nonaccrual peaked at $25,925,000 at June 30, 2009.  Over the following three quarters, this measure declined by 50% to $12,992,000 at the end of the first quarter of 2010.  However, since March 31, 2010, we have experienced three consecutive quarters of deterioration with the level of loans on nonaccrual increasing to $22,302,000 at December 31, 2010.  Nonaccrual loans decreased by $1,624,000, or 7%, during the first quarter of 2011.  As a result of the trends in this asset quality indicator, management increased loan monitoring and loss mitigation efforts.

Net loan charge offs or recoveries reflect our practice of charging recognized losses to the allowance and adding subsequent recoveries back to the allowance. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded charge offs net of recoveries of $407,000. This amount represented a decrease of $128,000, or 24%, from the $535,000 in net charge offs recorded during the prior quarter ended December 31, 2010, and an increase of $284,000, or 231% from the $123,000 net charge offs during the same quarter in the prior year.
 
 
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Prior to the fourth fiscal quarter of 2008, we had very little charge off activity and therefore, had limited historical information upon which to base past estimates. Accordingly, we continue to assess the implications of trends in recent charge off activity on potential future losses. The recent volatility in the level of quarterly net loan charge offs or recoveries makes it difficult to identify a specific trend or establish reliable future expectations. As a result, there can be no assurance that charge offs of loans in future periods will not increase or exceed the allowance for loan losses as estimated at any point in time or that provisions for loan losses will not be significant to a particular accounting period. Thus, there is a risk that substantial additional increases in the allowance for loan losses could be required, which would result in a decrease in our net income and possibly our capital.

In addition to considering the metrics described above, we evaluate the collectability of individual loans, the balance of impaired loans, economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the amount and quality of collateral securing the loans and a review of specific problem loans. Based on this process and as shown below, the provision charged to expense was $515,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to $400,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010. On a consecutive quarter basis, this provision level was $265,000, or 106%, higher than the $250,000 provision charged to expense during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

(In thousands)
 
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
   
September 30,
2010
   
June 30, 2010
   
March 31,
 2010
   
December 31,
2009
   
September 30,
 2009
   
June 30,
2009
 
Provision during quarter ended
 
$
515
   
$
250
   
$
1,361
   
$
685
   
$
400
   
$
2,125
   
$
1,266
   
$
1,450
 
                                                                 
Provision added in excess of net charge offs
 
$
108
   
$
(285
)
 
$
(192
)
 
$
(178
)
 
$
277
   
$
53
   
$
(219
)
 
$
977
 
                                                                 
Allowance for loan losses
 
$
6,116
   
$
6,008
   
$
6,293
   
$
6,485
   
$
6,663
   
$
6,386
   
$
6,306
   
$
6,525
 
(as a % of loans, gross)
   
2.32%
     
2.25%
     
2.27%
     
2.28%
     
2.33%
     
2.20%
     
2.11%
     
2.13%
 

The difference between the amount of the provision for loan losses and net loan charge offs will result in expansion or shrinkage to the level of the allowance for loan losses. As shown above, during the three months ended March 31, 2011 the current provision for loan losses of $515,000 was more than net charge offs against the allowance of $407,000 by $108,000.  The result was an increase to the allowance for loan losses by $108,000 to a level of $6,116,000, or 2.32% of gross loans outstanding at March 31, 2011, as compared to $6,008,000, or 2.25% of gross loans outstanding at December 31, 2010.

From a historical perspective, prior to 2008, while the level of loans on nonaccrual was relatively stable, the allowance for loan losses was maintained in the range of 1.2% to 1.3% of the balance of gross loans. As we moved into 2008 and experienced an increase in loans on nonaccrual, it was determined that an increase to the allowance level was appropriate given the projected increased risk of loss, and so the allowance was increased to a range of 1.4% to 1.6% during 2008. The weakening of the loan portfolio performance continued into 2009 with actual loss levels that exceeded projections from earlier in 2008, resulting in the decision to increase the allowance level further, to the range of 1.6% to 1.8% in early 2009. With nonaccrual loans reaching a peak in mid-2009, further analysis and projections of potential loan losses in the Bank’s existing portfolio supported a further increase in the allowance level to a range of 2.0% to 2.3% of gross loans outstanding, which has been sustained over the last two years.

Management continues to carefully monitor past due and nonaccrual loans.  Management acknowledges that future asset quality results may vary from our estimates and expectations, resulting in negative asset quality metrics, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 totaled $2,450,000, as compared to $1,424,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The largest increase was in SBA loan income, which increased $809,000 to $850,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared to $41,000 for the same period of 2010.  Mortgage banking income increased $365,000 to $1,368,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared to $1,003,000 for the same period of 2010.  During the first quarter of 2010, we also recorded net gain of $134,000 on sale of securities available for sale.

Noninterest Expense

Total noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $4,804,000, as compared to $4,082,000 for the same period in 2010.  The largest contributor to this increase was salaries and benefits, which increased by $353,000 to $2,165,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $1,812,000 for the same period in 2010.  The increase in compensation expense resulted from increased commission and incentive costs in the mortgage banking and SBA lending divisions.  Also contributing to this increase was an increase in legal and professional fees, which increased $119,000 to $245,000 during the first quarter of 2011 compared to $126,000 during the first quarter of 2010.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in other real estate expenses of $129,000 during the first quarter 2011 compared to the first quarter 2010.
 
 
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Mortgage Banking Operations

The primary source of direct income generated by this division is the gain on sale of mortgage loans which was $1,368,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared to $1,003,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.  The direct noninterest expenses incurred by the division were $1,142,000 for the first quarter of 2011, an increase of $437,000 over the first quarter 2010 expenses of $705,000.  The largest contributor to this increase was in salaries and benefits, which were $684,000 for first quarter 2011 compared to $560,000 for first quarter 2010, and largely reflect the higher commissions paid in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the first quarter of 2010.

Beyond the impact of the noninterest income and expense from this division, the Bank earns interest income at the respective note rates on the balance of loans originated by the division from the time the loan is funded until it is sold to a secondary market investor. The average outstanding daily balance of residential mortgage loans available for sale was $58,615,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and $52,951,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The interest income earned on these loans available for sale was $646,000 and $645,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Income Taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized income tax expense of $41,000 compared to income tax expense of $247,000 for the first quarter of 2010. Our effective tax rate was 73% in 2011 and (280%) in 2010. The fluctuation in effective tax rates reflects the impact of permanent book-to-tax differences in both years, including the impact of the early redemption of several bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) policies during 2010.  The BOLI policy redemptions generated taxable income, but did not result in GAAP income upon redemption with the result being the recognition of a substantial tax expense on the taxable gain, but no corresponding GAAP income.  
 
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes). On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the recent accounting guidance related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which sets out a consistent framework to determine the appropriate level of tax reserves to maintain for uncertain tax positions.

The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred.  Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.

Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50%; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold includes an assessment of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment. Deferred tax assets may be reduced by deferred tax liabilities and a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Management has considered both negative and positive indicators in assessing the likelihood that the Company will realize the deferred tax asset through future taxable operating income.

The cumulative loss incurred by the Company in 2008, 2009, and 2010 was the primary negative factor considered by management.  Additionally, general economic conditions in the Company’s primary markets and the potential for ongoing weakening asset quality were also evaluated as a potential negative factor.

Offsetting these negative factors were numerous positive factors considered by management including:

  
Prior to the losses in 2008, 2009 and 2010 from asset quality costs, the Company had a history of consistent earnings with cumulative pretax net income of $13,879,000 for the five year period ending December 31, 2007.

  
Over the last year, core earnings have increased to levels last attained in 2006, and so management is cautiously optimistic that more likely than not over the next two to five years taxable income will return to levels approaching those prior to 2008.

 
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Management recommended and the Board of Directors authorized early redemptions of the majority of our BOLI policies during 2010. Liquidating these policies generated taxable income which was utilized to offset a portion of our net operating loss carry forward and decrease the related deferred tax asset in the process.  The proceeds from liquidating these policies will be available to fund other earning assets, shifting approximately $210,000 of annual tax exempt earnings to a like amount of taxable earnings.  

  
The existing portfolio of marketable securities had an unrealized mark to market gain as of March 31, 2011 of $539,000, which could consume up to $183,000 of the deferred tax asset if the decision was made to sell securities from this portfolio and replace them with current market rate securities.

  
During 2010 we sold approximately $4.8 million of tax exempt municipal bonds, generating a taxable gain of $167,000, which allowed us to reinvest the proceeds of sale into securities that generate taxable income.

  
During 2010 we sold approximately $16.4 million of mortgage backed securities, generating a taxable gain of $772,000 and reducing the deferred tax asset by $262,000.

Based on the above analysis, management believes that there is a low probability that the Company would realize the full deferred tax asset over the next three tax years through future taxable operating income and implementation of tax strategies as described above.  Therefore, a deferred tax valuation allowance of $1,826,000 was recorded in the year ended December 31, 2010 as the amount of the existing deferred tax asset that is not likely to be realized over the next three tax years.  No additional deferred tax valuation allowance was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2011.  Management will continue to monitor the deferred tax asset and adjust the valuation allowance as needed to properly reflect any changes in the probability of future realization of the deferred tax asset.

Net Income (Loss)

The combination of the above factors resulted in net income of $15,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2010 of $471,000.  Excluding the impact of the tax expense from the non-recurring BOLI policy redemption transactions, the net loss during the first quarter of 2010 would have been $208,000.  Although we recorded net income during the first quarter of 2011, that income must be reduced by preferred stock dividends accrued during the period to arrive at a net loss available to common shareholders.  Basic and diluted loss per share available to common shareholders were ($.05) for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to basic and diluted loss per share of ($.24) for the three month period ended March 31, 2010.

Financial Condition

During the first three months of 2011, total assets decreased $31,718,000, or 7.43%, when compared to December 31, 2010. Investment securities available for sale decreased $3,963,000, or 10.51%, as a result of several security calls and maturities.  During the first quarter of 2011, loans held for sale also decreased $31,361,000, or 56.67%, and portfolio loans decreased $4,004,000, or 1.50%, when compared to December 31, 2010.  Loan sales receivable decreased $10,699,000 during the first quarter of 2011 when compared to December 31,2010.  These decreases were offset by an increase of $16,336,000 in interest bearing deposits in banks, and an increase of $3,220,000 in cash and due from banks. During the first three months of 2011, total liabilities decreased $31,521,000, or 8.00%, when compared to December 31, 2010.  Total deposits decreased $21,990,000, or 6.35%, and other borrowings decreased $8,500,000, or 22.97% when compared to December 31, 2010.

Investment Securities

Investment securities available for sale decreased to $33,757,000 at March 31, 2011 from $37,720,000 at December 31, 2010.  The decrease in investment securities was due to principal repayments, calls, and maturities of securities during the first quarter.

Loans

Gross loans totaled $263,596,000 at March 31, 2011, a decrease of $4,004,000, or 1.50%, since December 31, 2010.  We continue to work to reduce our exposure to higher risk loans by avoiding growth in the balance of real estate - construction, commercial loans; and instead focusing our lending efforts on real estate - mortgage, residential loans and real estate - mortgage, commercial loans.  All loans are domestic, we have no foreign loans.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment, net of depreciation, totaled $7,353,000 at March 31, 2011.  The decrease of $27,000 from the December 31, 2010 amount of $7,380,000 was due to regular depreciation of assets.

 
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Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned represents collateral property taken back from borrowers in partial or full satisfaction of their defaulted debt obligation to the Company.  We track our historical experience of loans that ultimately convert to other real estate owned by major loan category and by geographic exposure as shown on the following tables:

 
 
March 31, 2011
 
(In thousands)
 
Florida
   
Georgia
   
South Carolina
   
Total
 
Real estate – construction, commercial
  $ 2,139     $ 257     $ 1,756     $ 4,152  
Real estate – construction, residential
    1,134       ––       1,345       2,479  
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    3,372       2,047       726       6,145  
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    1,217       ––       309       1,526  
    $ 7,862     $ 2,304     $ 4,136     $ 14,302  

 
 
December 31, 2010
 
(In thousands)
 
Florida
   
Georgia
   
South Carolina
   
Total
 
Real estate – construction, commercial
  $ 1,001     $ 272     $ 1,557     $ 2,830  
Real estate – construction, residential
    1,134       984       1,254       3,372  
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
    3,422       2,744       825       6,991  
Real estate – mortgage, residential
    1,009       ––       250       1,259  
    $ 6,566     $ 4,000     $ 3,886     $ 14,452  

During the quarter ended March 31, 2011 we sold a total of 9 other real estate owned properties with a total book value of $2,583,000.  The net proceeds from these sales were $2,335,000, which resulted in a net recovery of approximately 78.3% of the original loan amounts and 90.4% of the book value of the other real estate sold. During the quarter ended March 31, 2010 we sold a total of 8 other real estate owned properties with a total book value of $1,840,000.  The net proceeds from these sales were $1,722,000, which resulted in a net recovery of approximately 65.4% of the original loan amounts and 93.6% of the book value of the other real estate sold.

The Bank’s special asset group is charged with the administration and liquidation of other real estate owned.  Our approach has been to manage each property individually in such a way as to maximize our net proceeds upon sale.  Management continues to evaluate other methods to liquidate these properties more quickly, but such methods typically result in a much lower recovery relative to the original loan amount.  Management attempts to balance the desire to aggressively drive down the level of nonperforming assets with the objective to maximize recovery levels from liquidation of these assets.

Deposits

Total deposits decreased by $21,989,000, or 6%, to a total of $324,061,000 at March 31, 2011 from $346,050,000 at December 31, 2010. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $1,664,000, or 9%, while interest-bearing deposits decreased $23,653,000, or 10%. The Company has continued its use of a modest level of brokered deposits, which carry substantially lower interest rates than comparable term core retail deposits.  Brokered deposits are issued in individual’s names and in the names of trustees with balances participated out to others.  Core retail deposits are deposits which are gathered in the normal course of business, without the use of a broker.  Core reciprocal deposits are gathered in the same manner as core retail deposits, but the funds are participated out to other banks through use of the CDARS reciprocal transactions program.  The CDARS program allows depositors to obtain FDIC insurance for deposits up to $50 million by exchanging the portions of their deposits in excess of FDIC insurance limitations with other financial institutions participating in the CDARS program.  In return, we receive an equal amount of deposits back from other CDARS participating financial institutions, such that there is no net change in the level of total deposits on our balance sheet. Pursuant to the formal agreement entered into with the OCC, the Bank is required to limit its level of brokered deposits to no more than ten percent of total deposits, such requirement does not include reciprocal CDARS.

Balances and percentages within the major deposit categories are as follows:

 
 
March 31, 2011
 
(In thousands)
 
Core Retail Deposits
   
Core Reciprocal Deposits
   
Brokered Deposits
   
Total Deposits
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 20,612     $ ––     $ ––     $ 20,612  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    116,054       ––       ––       116,054  
Savings deposits
    4,081       ––       ––       4,081  
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over
    80,424       27,667       ––       108,091  
Other time deposits
    58,978       1,428       14,817       75,223  
    $ 280,149     $ 29,095     $ 14,817     $ 324,061  

 
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December 31, 2010
 
(In thousands)
 
Core Retail Deposits
   
Core Reciprocal Deposits
   
Brokered Deposits
   
Total Deposits
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 18,948     $ ––     $ ––     $ 18,948  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    118,812       ––       ––       118,812  
Savings deposits
    3,764       ––       ––       3,764  
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over
    90,272       27,633       ––       117,905  
Other time deposits
    66,978       1,426       18,217       86,621  
    $ 298,774     $ 29,059     $ 18,217     $ 346,050  

Other Borrowings

Other Borrowings of $28,500,000 at March 31, 2011 are composed of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB), and represent a decrease from $37,000,000 at December 31, 2010. At March 31, 2011 the Bank pledged $94,975,000 of its portfolio loans to FHLB and could borrow up to an aggregate of $50,649,000 on such collateral.  The Bank had also pledged $40,543,000 of its portfolio loans to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta at March 31, 2011, and could borrow up to an aggregate of $28,629,000 on such collateral at the Discount Window.  At December 31, 2010 the Bank pledged $98,499,000 of its portfolio loans to FHLB and could borrow up to an aggregate of $53,666,000 on such collateral.  The Bank also pledged $48,390,000 of its portfolio loans to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta at December 31, 2010, and could borrow up to an aggregate of $28,267,000 on such collateral at the Discount Window.
 
FHLB advances outstanding and related terms at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are shown in the following tables:
 
   
FHLB Advances Outstanding
March 31, 2011
Type advance
 
Balance
 
Interest rate
 
Maturity date
 
Convertible date
Fixed rate
 
$
2,500,000
   
3.00
%
April 8, 2011
   
Fixed rate
   
5,000,000
   
5.65
%
June 1, 2011
   
Fixed rate
   
2,500,000
   
3.30
%
April 9, 2012
   
Convertible fixed rate advance
   
1,500,000
   
4.05
%
September 7, 2012
 
June 7, 2011
Fixed rate
   
10,000,000
   
4.25
%
May 21, 2014
   
Fixed rate
   
5,000,000
   
3.71
%
June 24, 2015
   
Convertible fixed rate advance
   
2,000,000
   
3.69
%
September 7, 2017
 
June 7, 2011
Total
 
$
28,500,000
   
4.16
%
     

   
FHLB Advances Outstanding
December 31, 2010
Type advance
 
Balance
 
Interest rate
 
Maturity date
 
Convertible date
Fixed rate
 
$
2,500,000
   
3.00
%
April 8, 2011
   
Fixed rate
   
5,000,000
   
5.65
%
June 1, 2011
   
Fixed rate
   
2,500,000
   
3.30
%
April 9, 2012
   
Convertible fixed rate advance
   
1,500,000
   
4.05
%
September 7, 2012
 
March 7, 2011
Fixed rate
   
10,000,000
   
4.25
%
May 21, 2014
   
Fixed rate
   
5,000,000
   
3.71
%
June 24, 2015
   
Convertible fixed rate advance
   
2,000,000
   
3.69
%
September 7, 2017
 
March 7, 2011
Variable rate overnight advance
   
8,500,000
   
0.47
%
     
Total
 
$
37,000,000
   
3.31
%
     

Junior Subordinated Debentures

In May 2004, Coastal Banking Company Statutory Trust I issued $3 million of trust preferred securities with a maturity of July 23, 2034.  The proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities were used by the Trust to purchase $3,093,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, which pay interest at a floating rate equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 275 basis points.  The Company used the proceeds from the sale of the junior subordinated debentures for general purposes, primarily to provide capital to the Bank.  The debentures represent the sole asset of the Trust.

In June 2006, Coastal Banking Company Statutory Trust II issued $4 million of trust preferred securities with a maturity of September 30, 2036.  The proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities were used by the Trust to purchase $4,124,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, which pay interest at a fixed rate of 7.18% until September 30, 2011 and a variable rate thereafter equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 160 basis points.  The Company used the proceeds from the sale of the junior subordinated debentures for general purposes, primarily to provide capital to the Bank.  The debentures represent the sole asset of the Trust.
 
 
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Pursuant to the terms of the junior subordinated debentures held by Coastal Banking Company Statutory Trust I and Coastal Banking Company Statutory Trust II, the Company has the option to defer distributions on such securities at any time, and from time to time, for a period not to exceed twenty consecutive quarters. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company elected to defer the interest payments on its trust preferred securities. Furthermore, pursuant to the terms of the MOU, the Company is prohibited from paying interest on its trust preferred securities absent prior written approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

For more information, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the ability of a company to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss, and the ability to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities.  Liquidity management involves monitoring our sources and uses of funds in order to meet our day-to-day cash flow requirements while maximizing profits.  Liquidity management is made more complicated because different balance sheet components are subject to varying degrees of management control.  For example, the timing of maturities of our investment portfolio is fairly predictable and subject to a high degree of control at the time investment decisions are made.  However, net deposit inflows and outflows are far less predictable and are not subject to the same degree of control.  Our primary liquidity needs involve the funding of new loans and maturing deposits.

We meet our liquidity needs through scheduled maturities of loans and investments on the asset side and through pricing policies on the liability side for interest-bearing deposit accounts and with advances from approved borrowing facilities with correspondent banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank discount window.  At March 31, 2011, the Bank had $108,782,000 available under its existing borrowing facilities compared to $105,283,000 available at December 31, 2010, which is currently well in excess of our projected liquidity needs.  In addition to borrowing facilities, the Bank considers the balance of mortgage loans sold for which payment by the purchasing investor is pending as an additional source of liquidity.  At March 31, 2011 the loan sales receivable was $20,807,000 and 82% of that receivable was received as cash within 30 calendar days.  Another key metric of our liquidity position is the loan-to-total deposit ratio, which was 81% at March 31, 2011 and 77% at December 31, 2010.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments

We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments consist of commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and loans sold with representations and warranties. 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. Standby letters of credit are written conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. A commitment involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. Our exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the instrument is represented by the contractual notional amount of the instrument.
 
Since certain commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We use the same credit policies in making commitments to extend credit as we do for on-balance sheet instruments. Collateral held for commitments to extend credit varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
 
Loans on one-to-four family residential mortgages originated by us are sold to various other financial institutions with representations and warranties that are usual and customary for the industry. In addition to these representations and warranties, our loan sale contracts define a condition in which the borrower fails to make any one of the first four loan payments within 30 days of the due date as an Early Payment Default (“EPD”). In the event of an EPD occurrence, we are required to return the premium paid by the investor for the loan as well as pay certain administrative fees.  In the event of a breach of any of the representations and warranties related to a loan sold, we could be liable for damages to the investor up to and including a “make whole” demand that involves, at the investor’s option, either reimbursing the investor for actual losses incurred on the loan or repurchasing the loan in full.  Our maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of make whole loan repurchase claim would be the unpaid principal balance of the loan to be repurchased along with any premium paid by the investor when the loan was purchased and other minor collection cost reimbursements.

 
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The Bank has received notification from purchasers of three EPD claims in 2008, seven EPD claims in 2009, and three EPD claims in 2010. There have been no claims received during the first quarter of 2011.  Beyond the initial payment to the purchasers of $71,900 upon receipt of the EPD claims, the maximum remaining exposure under investor claims of a representation and warranty breach would be the difference between the total loan amount and the liquidated value of the underlying collateral.  In the case of our 13 EPD claims received since 2008, the aggregate loan balance was $2,318,000 and consisted of 13 single family residences. Original loan to value ratios ranged from 75% to 98% and loans with a loan to value ratio over 80% have a mortgage insurance policy in place. If repurchase was required, management believes that the potential amount of loss would not be material and that sufficient reserves exist to fully absorb any loss. Management does not anticipate any material credit risk related to potential EPD claims on loans that have been previously sold and are no longer on the Bank’s balance sheet.
 
As discussed above, the representations and warranties in our loan sale agreements provide that we repurchase loans or indemnify the investors for losses or costs on loans we sell under certain limited conditions. Some of these conditions include underwriting errors or omissions, fraud or material misstatements by the borrower in the loan application or invalid market value on the collateral property due to deficiencies in the appraisal. From the September 2007 inception of the mortgage banking division through March 31, 2011, we have sold residential mortgage loans into the secondary market with a principal balance of approximately $2.569 billion.  From this population of sold loans, we have been required to settle four make whole claims totaling $324,000, and we have repurchased one loan totaling $225,000.

Management has recognized the potential risk from costs related to EPD claims and breaches of representations and warranties made in connection with residential loan sales.  Nationally the industry has seen a significant increase in the level of loan “put backs” to lenders on the basis of representation and warranty breaches.  It is noteworthy that our loan sale activity began in late 2007 at a time when underwriting requirements had changed and limited documentation loans were no longer eligible for purchase in the secondary market.  Accordingly, the population of loans we have sold was underwritten based on fully documented information.  While this will not eliminate all risk of repurchase or indemnification costs, we believe it significantly mitigates that risk.

In recognition of risk from potential EPD claims and breaches of representations and warranties, an indemnification reserve has been established and maintained since mortgage banking loan sales began in late 2007 to cover potential costs.  We have limited history of costs incurred, so additions to the reserve are made monthly based on a percentage of loan balances sold that month.  This approach recognizes that the risk of indemnification costs will rise in relation to the level of loans sold.  The balance in this indemnification reserve was $735,000 at March 31, 2011 and based on the Company’s modest historical loss experience and the current level of indemnification claims under review, management believes this level of reserve is adequate for potential exposure in connection with loan sale indemnification or EPD claims. However, we can provide no assurance that our methodology will not change and that the balance of this indemnification reserve will prove sufficient to cover actual costs in the future.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and loans sold with representations and warranties is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. In most cases, the Bank requires collateral to support financial instruments with credit risk.
 
The following table summarizes our off-balance-sheet financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk as of March 31, 2011:

Commitments to extend credit
 
$
16,508,000
 
Standby letters of credit
 
$
347,000
 
Loans sold with representations and warranties
 
$
236,534,000
 

Management is not aware of any significant concentrations of loans to classes of borrowers or industries that would be affected similarly by economic conditions. Although the Bank’s loan portfolio is diversified, a substantial portion of our borrowers’ ability to honor the terms of their loans is dependent on the economic conditions in Beaufort County, South Carolina; Nassau County, Florida; and Fulton and Thomas Counties, Georgia as well as the surrounding areas. In addition, a substantial portion of our loan portfolio is collateralized by improved and unimproved real estate and is therefore dependent on the local real estate markets.
 
Contractual Obligations

Summarized below are our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2011.

(In thousands)
 
Total
   
Less than 1 year
   
1 to 3 years
   
3 to 5 years
   
More than 5 years
 
Other borrowings
  $ 28,500     $ 7,500     $ 4,000     $ 15,000     $ 2,000  
Operating lease obligations
    443       305       138       ––       ––  
Junior subordinated debentures
    7,217       ––       ––       ––       7,217  
    $ 36,160     $ 7,805     $ 4,138     $ 15,000     $ 9,217  

 
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Capital Resources

The Federal Reserve Board and bank regulatory agencies require bank holding companies and financial institutions to maintain capital at adequate levels based on a percentage of assets and off-balance sheet exposures, adjusted for risk weights ranging from 0% to 100%.  Under the capital adequacy guidelines, regulatory capital is classified into two tiers.  These guidelines require an institution to maintain a certain level of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital to risk-weighted assets.  Tier 1 capital includes common shareholders’ equity, excluding the unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale, plus senior perpetual preferred stock issued to the United States Department of Treasury under TARP and a limited amount of trust preferred securities and minus certain intangible assets and the disallowed portion of our deferred tax asset.  In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet assets, are multiplied by a risk-weight factor of 0% to 100% based on the risks believed to be inherent in the type of asset.  Tier 2 capital includes the general reserve for loan losses, subject to certain limitations.  We are also required to maintain capital at a minimum level based on total average assets, which is known as the Tier 1 leverage ratio.  At both the holding company and bank level, we are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  To be considered “well-capitalized,” we must maintain total risk-based capital of at least 10%, Tier 1 capital of at least 6%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 5%.  Additionally, in light of current market conditions and the Bank’s current risk profile, management has determined that the Bank  must achieve and maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 12% and a minimum leverage ratio of 8% to be considered well capitalized under these market conditions.

At March 31, 2011, total shareholders’ equity was $32.8 million at the holding company and $38.6 million at CBC National Bank.  The Bank was considered “well capitalized” and the holding company met or exceeded its applicable regulatory capital requirements.  The following table summarizes the Company’s and Bank’s capital ratios at March 31, 2011:

   
Coastal Banking Company
   
CBC National Bank
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    16.33 %     15.82 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    15.07 %     14.56 %
Tier 1 capital (to total average assets)
    9.36 %     9.03 %

On December 5, 2008, Coastal issued and sold 9,950 preferred shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the “TARP preferred stock”), along with a Warrant to purchase common stock to the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) as part of the Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”). The Treasury’s investment in Coastal is part of the government’s program to provide capital to the healthy financial institutions that are the core of the nation’s economy in order to increase the flow of credit to consumers and businesses and provide additional assistance to distressed homeowners facing foreclosure. The TARP preferred stock has an annual 5% cumulative preferred dividend rate, payable quarterly. The dividend rate increases to 9% after December 31, 2013. Dividends compound if they accrue in arrears. The Board has approved and Coastal paid all dividends on the CPP preferred through November 15, 2010. However, pursuant to the MOU entered into with the Federal Reserve Board, the Company is prohibited from paying dividends on its TARP preferred stock without prior regulatory approval.  In addition, given the requirements under the MOU, the Company has elected to defer all interest payments payable on its trust preferred securities; accordingly, pursuant to the terms of the trust preferred securities, absent authorization of a majority of the holders of the outstanding trust preferred securities, the Company is prohibited from paying dividends on its TARP preferred stock until the Company pays all interest payments due and payable.
 
The TARP preferred stock has a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share plus accrued dividends. The TARP preferred stock has no redemption date and is not subject to any sinking fund. The TARP preferred stock carries certain restrictions. The TARP preferred stock ranks senior to our common stock and also provides certain limitations on compensation arrangements of executive officers. During the first three years, Coastal may not reinstate a cash dividend on its common shares nor purchase equity shares without the approval of the U.S. Treasury, subject to certain limited exceptions. Coastal may not reinstate a cash dividend on its common shares to the extent preferred dividends remain unpaid. Generally, the TARP preferred stock is non-voting. However, should Coastal fail to pay six quarterly dividends, the holder may elect two directors to the Company’s Board of Directors until such dividends are paid. In connection with the issuance of the TARP preferred stock, a Warrant to purchase 205,579 common shares was issued with an exercise price of $7.26 per share, which was calculated based upon the average closing prices of our common stock on the 20 trading days ending on the last trading day prior to the date that our application was approved to participate in the TARP Capital Purchase Program. The Warrant is immediately exercisable and expires in ten years. The Warrant is subject to a proportionate anti-dilution adjustment in the event of stock dividends or splits, among other events.
 
 
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Regulatory Matters

From time to time, various bills are introduced in the United States Congress with respect to the regulation of financial institutions.  Certain of these proposals, if adopted, could significantly change the regulation of banks and the financial services industry.  We cannot predict whether any of these proposals will be adopted or, if adopted, how these proposals would affect us.

On August 26, 2009, the Bank entered into a formal agreement with the OCC (the “Agreement”).  The Agreement contains certain operational and financial restrictions, which address the concerns identified in the Bank’s report of examination.  Under the terms of the Agreement, the Bank has prepared and provided written plans and/or reports on the following items: reducing the high level of credit risk in the Bank; taking immediate and continuing action to protect the Bank’s interest in criticized assets; ensuring the Bank’s adherence to its written profit plan to improve and sustain earnings; limiting brokered deposits, excluding reciprocal CDARS, that would cause the Bank’s level of brokered deposits to be in excess of ten percent of total deposits; and establishing a Compliance Committee to monitor the Bank’s adherence to the Agreement.
 
On January 27, 2010, pursuant to a request by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the board of directors of Coastal Banking Company, Inc. adopted a resolution, which provided that the Company must obtain prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board before incurring additional debt, purchasing or redeeming its capital stock, or declaring or paying dividends, excluding dividends on preferred stock related to our participation in the TARP CPP.
 
On November 17, 2010, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, an informal enforcement action, with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in lieu of the board resolution adopted on January 27, 2010. The terms of the MOU are substantially similar to those of the board resolution and require the Company to obtain prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board before incurring additional debt, purchasing or redeeming its capital stock, or declaring or paying cash dividends, including dividends on its TARP preferred stock, and paying interest on its trust preferred securities. Additionally, the MOU requires the Company to comply with banking regulations that prohibit certain indemnification and severance payments and require prior approval of any appointment of new directors or the hiring or change in position of any senior executive officers of the Company. The MOU also requires the submission of quarterly progress reports.
 
 
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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK.
 
Pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K, no disclosure under this item is required.
 
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
 
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (Disclosure Controls).  Disclosure Controls, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), are procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.  Disclosure Controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO (hereinafter in Item 4 “management, including the CEO and CFO,” are referred to collectively as “management”), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management does not expect that our Disclosure Controls will prevent all error and all fraud.  A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.  Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.  The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Based upon their controls evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our Disclosure Controls are effective at a reasonable assurance level.

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

None.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
 
As previously disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, the MOU between the Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond requires that we obtain the written approval of the Federal Reserve Bank before incurring additional debt, purchasing or redeeming our capital stock, or declaring or paying cash dividends on our securities, including dividends on our TARP preferred stock and interest on our trust preferred securities.   Furthermore, pursuant to the terms of our trust preferred securities, absent authorization from a majority of its holders, we are prohibited from paying dividends on our TARP preferred stock until we pay all interest payments due and payable on our trust preferred securities.

On February 17, 2011, the Federal Reserve Bank denied our request to pay dividends on our TARP preferred stock and interest on our trust preferred securities, until such time as the Company has shown sustained profitability, improvement in asset quality indicators, and compliance with existing regulatory guidance related to such payments. Cash dividends on the TARP preferred stock are cumulative and accrue and compound on each subsequent payment date. At March 31, 2011, we had unpaid TARP preferred stock dividends in arrears of $124,375. If we miss six quarterly dividend payments on the TARP preferred stock, whether or not consecutive, the Treasury will have the right to appoint two directors to Coastal’s board of directors until all accrued but unpaid dividends have been paid. We have deferred the February 2011 dividend payment as of March 31, 2011.
 
ITEM 4.  REMOVED AND RESERVED.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

 
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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS.
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
COASTAL BANKING COMPANY, INC.
 
       
Date: May 12, 2011    
By:
 /s/ MICHAEL G. SANCHEZ
 
   
Michael G. Sanchez
 
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
       
       
Date: May 12, 2011 
By:
/s/ PAUL R. GARRIGUES
 
   
Paul R. Garrigues
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit Number   Description
     
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
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