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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended  March 31, 2011
   
o
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
  For the transition period from ____________________________ to ____________________________
   
  Commission file number 001-34817
 
COLONIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Maryland
 
90-0183739
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
2745 S. Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ
 
08360
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
 
(856) 205-0058
 (Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
 
N/A
 (Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
  x         Yes        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 such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).      o      Yes      o      No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
  Large accelerated filer          o Accelerated filer                                    o  
  Non-accelerated filer            o Smaller reporting company                 x  
                                                                                                                                                                  
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).         o       Yes       x       No
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:
 
As of May 13, 2011, 4,188,456 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
 
 

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
   
PAGE
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)
2
 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
3
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
4
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
5
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
6
     
Item 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations
31
     
Item 3
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
40
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
40
     
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1
Legal Proceedings
41
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
41
     
Item 2
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
41
     
Item 3
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
41
     
Item 4
[Removed and Reserved]
41
     
Item 5
Other Information
41
     
Item 6
Exhibits
42
     
 
Signatures
43
 
 
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PART I               FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.             Financial Statements
 
Colonial Financial Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited)
 
   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
   
(Dollars in thousands, except share
and per share data)
 
Assets
           
Cash and amounts due from banks
  $ 15,189     $ 20,726  
Investment securities available for sale
    198,298       181,567  
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value at March 31, 2011 - $41,752; at December 31, 2010 - $38,365)
    41,540       38,214  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,796 at March 31, 2011 and $3,543 at December 31, 2010
    316,873       319,987  
Loans available for sale
    -       659  
Real estate owned
    1,033       276  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    1,120       1,120  
Office properties and equipment, net
    10,805       10,936  
Bank-owned life insurance
    10,028       9,943  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,106       2,025  
Other assets
    4,806       4,889  
Total Assets
  $ 601,798     $ 590,342  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
     Noninterest-bearing
  $ 18,477     $ 20,279  
     Interest-bearing
    504,723       492,557  
Total deposits
    523,200       512,836  
Federal Home Loan Bank long-term borrowings
    7,000       7,000  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    573       544  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
    573       550  
Total Liabilities
    531,346       520,930  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; none issued
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 4,188,456 shares
    42       42  
Additional paid-in capital
    41,044       40,962  
Unearned shares held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
    (1,794 )     (1,794 )
Retained earnings
    28,564       27,749  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,596       2,453  
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    70,452       69,412  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 601,798     $ 590,342  
 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Colonial Financial Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Dollars in thousands, except
share and per share data
 
Interest Income
           
Loans, including fees
  $ 4,501     $ 4,901  
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,036       1,278  
 Investment securities:  Taxable
    385       422  
 Investment securities:  Tax-exempt
    168       175  
Total Interest Income
    6,090       6,776  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Deposits
    1,875       2,350  
Borrowings
    48       127  
Total Interest Expense
    1,923       2,477  
Net Interest Income
    4,167       4,299  
                 
Provision for Loan Losses
    316       460  
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
    3,851       3,839  
                 
Non-Interest Income
               
Fees and service charges
    278       306  
Gain on sale of loans
    31       20  
                 
Impairment charge on investment securities
    -       (20 )
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)
    -       -  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
    -       (20 )
                 
Net gain on sales and calls of investment securities
    22       (42 )
Earnings on life insurance
    85       26  
Other
    1       -  
Total Non-Interest Income
    417       290  
                 
Non-Interest Expenses
               
Compensation and benefits
    1,635       1,450  
Occupancy and equipment
    413       454  
FDIC insurance premium
    240       194  
Data processing
    261       228  
Office supplies
    44       26  
Professional fees
    199       111  
Advertising and promotions
    26       37  
Other
    316       322  
Total Non-Interest Expenses
    3,134       2,822  
Income before Income Tax Expense
    1,134       1,307  
                 
Income Tax expense
    319       360  
Net Income
  $ 815     $ 947  
                 
Per Share Data (See Note 3):
               
Earnings per share – basic
  $ 0.20     $ 0.24 *
Earnings per share – diluted
  $ 0.20     $ 0.24 *
Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic
    4,014,871       4,021,539 *
Weighted average number of shares outstanding – diluted
    4,014,871       4,021,539 *
 
*Earnings per share and average common shares outstanding for the prior period have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the second-step   conversion and reorganization of the Company, which occurred on July 13, 2010.
 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Colonial Financial Services, Inc.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
 
   
Common Stock
Shares
   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-in
Capital
   
Unearned Shares
Held by
ESOP
   
Retained Earnings
   
Treasury Stock
   
Accumu
-lated
Other
Compre-hensive Income
   
Total
Stock-
holders’ Equity
 
         
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
Balance, January 1, 2011
    4,188,456     $ 42     $ 40,962     $ (1,794 )   $ 27,749     $ -     $ 2,453     $ 69,412  
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
    -       -       -       -       815       -       -       815  
Net change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $64
    -       -       -       -       -       -       143       143  
Total Comprehensive income
            -       -       -       -       -       -       958  
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation expense (restricted stock awards)
    -       -       46       -       -       -       -       46  
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation expense (stock options)
    -       -       36       -       -       -       -       36  
Balance, March 31, 2011
    4,188,456     $ 42     $ 41,044     $ (1,794 )   $ 28,564     $ -     $ 2,596     $ 70,452  
                                                                 
Balance, January 1, 2010
    4,440,246     $ 452     $ 20,628     $ (1,084 )   $ 23,879     $ (1,596 )   $ 3,238     $ 45,517  
Comprehensive income:
    -                                                          
Net income
    -       -       -       -       947       -       -       947  
Net change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $8
    -       -       -       -       -       -       1       1  
Total Comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       948  
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation expense (restricted stock awards)
    -       -       55       -       -       -       -       55  
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation expense (stock options)
    -       -       37       -       -       -       -       37  
Balance, March 31, 2010
    4,440,246     $ 452     $ 20,720     $ (1,084 )   $ 24,826     $ (1,596 )   $ 3,239     $ 46,557  
 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Colonial Financial Services, Inc.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended 
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
     
Net income
  $ 815     $ 947  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    316       460  
Depreciation expense
    169       173  
Stock-based compensation expense
    82       92  
Impairment charge on investment securities
    -       20  
Net earnings on bank-owned life insurance
    (85 )     (26 )
Loans originated for sale
    (773 )     (2,321 )
Proceeds from sale of loans
    1,463       1,488  
Gain on sale of loans
    (31 )     (20 )
Net amortization of loan costs
    8       24  
Net (gain) loss on sales and calls of investment securities
    (22 )     42  
Accretion of premium and discount on investment securities, net
    (66 )     (82 )
Increase in accrued interest receivable
    (81 )     (142 )
Decrease (increase) in other assets
    83       (714 )
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
    23       (106 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    1,901       (165 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
    -       739  
Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
    -       1,435  
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available-for-sale
    7,614       13,999  
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity
    18       6,842  
Purchase of investment securities available-for-sale
    (21,754 )     (16,493 )
Purchase of investment securities held-to-maturity
    (4,044 )     (1,018 )
Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
    (13,621 )     (6,968 )
Purchase of office properties and equipment
    (38 )     (76 )
Principal repayments from investment securities
    420       559  
Principal repayments from mortgage-backed securities
    11,541       8,336  
Net decrease of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    -       238  
Net (increase) decrease in loans receivable
    2,033       (7,295 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (17,831 )     298  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
Net increase in deposits
    10,364       3,661  
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank short-term borrowings
    -       (5,300 )
Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    29       15  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    10,393       (1,624 )
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (5,537 )     (1,491 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    20,726       15,882  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 15,189     $ 14,391  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
               
Cash paid:
               
Interest
  $ 1,930     $ 2,517  
Income taxes
  $ 550     $ 656  
                 
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
               
Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans
  $ 757     $ -  
 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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COLONIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
1.
Organization and Basis of Presentation
 
Colonial Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”), a Maryland corporation, was formed in March 2010, to serve as the stock holding company for Colonial Bank, FSB (the “Bank”) as part of the mutual-to-stock conversion of Colonial Bankshares, MHC.  On July 13, 2010, Colonial Financial Services, Inc. completed its second-step conversion and related public stock offering.  Colonial Bank FSB is now 100% owned by Colonial Financial Services, Inc. and Colonial Financial Services, Inc. is 100% owned by public stockholders.  Colonial Financial Services, Inc. sold a total of 2,295,000 shares of common stock in the subscription, community and syndicated community offerings, including 91,800 shares to the Colonial Bank FSB employee stock ownership plan.  All shares were sold at a purchase price of $10.00 per share.  Concurrent with the completion of the offering, shares of common stock of Colonial Bankshares, Inc., a federal corporation, owned by public stockholders were converted into the right to receive 0.9399 shares of Colonial Financial Services, Inc. common stock.  Cash in lieu of fractional shares was paid at a rate of $10.00 per share.  As a result of the offering and the exchange, Colonial Financial Services, Inc. issued 4,173,444 shares of stock.
 
Colonial Bankshares, Inc. was the former mid-tier holding company for the Bank and was organized in conjunction with the Bank’s reorganization from the mutual savings bank to the mutual holding company structure in January 2003.  Colonial Bankshares, MHC, was the federally chartered mutual holding company parent of Colonial Bankshares, Inc. and originally owned 54% of Colonial Bankshares, Inc.’s outstanding stock.
 
The same directors and officers who manage Colonial Bank, FSB manage Colonial Financial Services, Inc.  The Company and the Bank are subject to regulation and supervision by the Office of Thrift Supervision.
 
The Bank is a federally chartered capital stock savings bank.  The Bank maintains its executive office and main branch in Vineland, New Jersey with branches in Bridgeton, Mantua, Millville, Upper Deerfield, Vineland, Sewell and Cedarville, New Jersey.  The Bank’s principal business consists of attracting customer deposits and investing these deposits primarily in single-family residential, commercial and consumer loans and investments.
 
The Bank has established a Delaware corporation, CB Delaware Investments, Inc. (the “Operating Subsidiary”) whose purpose is to invest in and manage securities.
 
 

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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and the Operating Subsidiary.  All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.  The Company prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) as set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).  The unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.  They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements.  Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 (unaudited) are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.  The balance sheet at December 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements.
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities, our ability to realize deferred tax assets and measurements of fair value.
 
The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q through the date these financial statements were issued.
 
 

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2.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In April 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.  In evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, a creditor must separately conclude that both of the following exist: i) the restructuring constitutes a concession and ii) the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties.  The amendments to Topic 310 clarify the guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether it had granted a concession as follows: i) if a debtor does not otherwise have access to funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics as the restructured debt, the restructuring would be considered to be at a below-market rate, which may indicate that the creditor has granted a concession; ii) a temporary or permanent increase in the contractual interest rate as a result of a restructuring does not preclude the restructuring from being considered a concession because the new contractual interest rate on the restructured debt could still be below the market interest rate for new debt with similar risk characteristics; and iii) a restructuring that results in a delay in payment that is insignificant is not a concession.  However, an entity should consider various factors in assessing whether a restructuring resulting in a delay in payment is insignificant.  The amendments to Topic 310 clarify the guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties as follows: i) a creditor may conclude that a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties, even though the debtor is not currently in payment default.  A creditor should evaluate whether it is probable that the debtor would be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification.  In addition, the amendments to Topic 310 clarify that a creditor is precluded from using the effective interest rate test in the debtor’s guidance on restructuring of payables when evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring.  The amendments in this update are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption.  The Company does not anticipate the adoption of this FASB ASU will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
 
 

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3.
Earnings Per Share
 
Earnings per share (“EPS”) consists of two separate components, basic EPS and diluted EPS.  Basic EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for each period presented.  Diluted EPS is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus dilutive common stock equivalents (“CSEs”).  CSEs consist of shares that are assumed to have been purchased with the proceeds from the exercise of stock options, as well as unvested common stock awards.  CSEs which are considered antidilutive are not included for the purposes of this calculation. There are no convertible securities which would affect the net income (numerator) in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share; therefore, for these calculations, the net income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is $815,000 and $947,000, respectively.  The dilutive effect of potential common shares is computed using the treasury stock method.  The following table sets forth the composition of the weighted average common shares (denominator) used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computation.  At March 31, 2011 and 2010, there were 194,612 and 217,979 anti-dilutive options and awards excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the option price was greater than the average market price or the shares have not vested yet.  Earnings per share and average common shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the exchange ratio which was a result of the second-step conversion and reorganization of the Company, which occurred on July 13, 2010.
 
   
For the Three Months Ended 
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net Income
  $ 815,000     $ 947,000  
                 
Weighted average common shares issued
    4,188,456       4,249,942  
Average unearned ESOP shares
    (173,585 )     (101,869 )
Average treasury stock shares
    -       (126,534 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic
    4,014,871       4,021,539  
Effect of dilutive non-vested shares and stock options outstanding
    -       -  
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted
    4,014,871       4,021,539  
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.24  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.24  
 
4.
Stock-Based Compensation
 
At March 31, 2011, the Company has a share-based compensation plan, the 2006 Stock-Based Incentive Plan of Colonial Bankshares, Inc. (the “2006 Plan”), which was assumed by the Company as part of the second-step conversion.  Shares of restricted stock and options were first issued under the plan in October 2006 and have been adjusted for the exchange ratio.
 
On October 19, 2006, 83,300 shares (as adjusted) of restricted stock were awarded.  The restricted shares awarded had a grant date fair value of $13.27 per share (as adjusted).  The restricted stock awarded vests 20% annually beginning October 19, 2007.
 
 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2011, $43,000 in compensation expense was recognized in regard to these restricted stock awards with a related tax benefit of $15,000.  As of March 31, 2011, there was $134,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the restricted stock awards which is expected to be recognized over a period of 0.50 years.
 
On January 20, 2011, 3,268 shares of restricted stock were awarded.  The restricted shares awarded had a grant date fair value of $12.00 per share.  The restricted stock awarded vests 33% annually beginning January 20, 2012.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, $3,000 in compensation expense was recognized in regard to the stock awards given in 2011 with a related tax benefit of $1,000.  As of March 31, 2011, there was $36,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the restricted stock awards which is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.75 years.
 
A summary of the status of the shares under the 2006 Plan as of March 31, 2011 and changes during the three months ended March 31, 2011 are presented below.  The number of shares and weighted average grant date fair value has been adjusted for the exchange ratio as a result of our second-step conversion:
 
Award Shares
 
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Restricted, beginning of period
    15,039     $ 13.27  
Granted
    3,268       12.00  
Forfeitures
    -       -  
Vested
    -       -  
Restricted stock, end of period
    18,307     $ 13.04  
 
On October 19, 2006, options to purchase 184,660 shares (as adjusted) of common stock at $13.27 per share were awarded.  The options awarded vest 20% annually beginning October 19, 2007 and expire in 2016.
 
On January 20, 2011, options to purchase 8,328 shares of common stock at $12.00 per share were awarded.  The options awarded vest 33% annually beginning January 20, 2012 and expire in 2021.
 
 

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A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options under the 2006 Plan as of March 31, 2011 and changes during the three months ended March 31, 2011 are presented below.  The number of options and weighted average exercise price has been adjusted for the exchange ratio as a result of our second-step conversion:
 
   
Options
   
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
 
Options outstanding, beginning of period
    176,332     $ 13.27  
Granted
    8,328       12.00  
Exercised
    -       -  
Forfeitures
    -       -  
Options outstanding, end of period
    184,660     $ 13.21  
Exercisable at end of period
    143,571     $ 13.27  
 
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for options granted in 2006:  dividend yield of 0%, risk-free interest rate of 4.79%, expected life of 6.5 years, and expected volatility of 15.00%.  The calculated fair value of options granted in 2006 was $4.03 per option (as adjusted).  The weighted average contractual term of options outstanding and exercisable was 5.50 years at March 31, 2011 and 6.50 years at March 31, 2010.
 
Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options granted in 2006 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, was $33,000 with a related tax benefit of $11,000.  As of March 31, 2011, there was approximately $87,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options granted in 2006.  The cost will be recognized in a straight line method over a period of 0.50 year.  At March 31, 2010, there was approximately $230,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options granted in 2006.
 
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for options granted in 2011:  dividend yield of 0%, risk-free interest rate of 3.47%, expected life of 6.5 years, and expected volatility of 33.00%.  The calculated fair value of options granted in 2011 was $4.84 per option.  The weighted average contractual term of options outstanding and exercisable was 9.75 years at March 31, 2011.
 
Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options awarded in 2011 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, was $3,000 with a related tax benefit of $1,000.  As of March 31, 2011, there was approximately $37,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options granted in 2011.  The cost will be recognized in a straight line method over a period of 2.75 years.
 
 

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In 2005, the Bank established a leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) for substantially all of its full-time employees.  The ESOP trust initially purchased 156,399 shares (as adjusted for the exchange ratio as part of the July 2010 second-step conversion) of common stock.  The Bank will make cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company.  The loan bears an interest rate of 6.00% with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over 15 years.  The loan is secured by the shares of the common stock purchased.
 
In July 2010, the ESOP acquired an additional 91,800 shares of the Company’s common stock with a loan from the Company in the amount of $918,000, at a price of $10.00 per share.  The Bank will make cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company.  The loan bears an interest rate of 3.25% with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over 10 years.  The loan is secured by the shares of the common stock purchased.
 
As the debt is repaid, shares are released from the collateral and allocated to qualified employees.  Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.  As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.  The compensation expense is recorded on a monthly basis.  The Company’s contribution expense for the ESOP was $62,000 and $22,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
The following table presents the components of the ESOP shares (as adjusted for the exchange ratio):
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2010
 
Shares released for allocation
    74,614       54,629  
Unreleased shares
    173,585       101,870  
Total ESOP shares
    248,199       156,399  
 
 

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5.
Comprehensive Income
 
Comprehensive income for the Company consists of net income and unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities.  Other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
           
Other comprehensive income:
         
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities
  $ 229     $ (53 )
Reclassification for impairment charge on investment securities
    -       20  
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses realized in net income
    (22 )     42  
Net unrealized gains
    207       9  
Tax effect
    64       8  
Net of tax amount
  $ 143     $ 1  
 
6.
Contingent Liabilities and Guarantees
 
In the normal course of business, there are various outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit that are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements.  No material losses are anticipated as a result of those transactions on either a completed or uncompleted basis.
 
The Company does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit.  Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Generally, all letters of credit, when issued, have expiration dates within one year.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to customers.  The Company generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting those commitments.  The Company had $2.8 million of standby letters of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2011.  Management believes that the proceeds obtained through a liquidation of collateral and the enforcement of guarantees would be sufficient to cover the potential amount of future payment required under the corresponding guarantees.
 
In October 2009, the Bank entered into an agreement to sponsor a not-for-profit corporation for a Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Affordable Housing Program (“AHP”) Grant in the amount of $275,000.  If the non-for-profit corporation does not comply with terms of the agreement, the Bank may be required to repay the grant to the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.  The term of the recapture agreement is 15 years.  The Bank expects the not-for-profit corporation to adhere to all requirements of the grant and does not expect to be required to repay any of the AHP grant.
 
 

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7.
Investment Securities
 
Investment securities are summarized as follows:
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Available for Sale:
                       
March 31, 2011
                       
U. S. Government obligations
  $ 57,581     $ 96     $ (346 )   $ 57,331  
Corporate debt obligations
    9,065       227       (26 )     9,266  
Mutual fund
    850       47       -       897  
Municipal debt obligations
    4,032       37       (41 )     4,028  
SBA pools
    2,853       8       (10 )     2,851  
Mortgage-backed securities
    56,272       3,543       (52 )     59,763  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    63,655       700       (193 )     64,162  
                                 
    $ 194,308     $ 4,658     $ (668 )   $ 198,298  
                                 
December 31, 2010
                       
U. S. Government obligations
  $ 42,653     $ 124     $ (338 )   $ 42,439  
Corporate debt obligations
    9,712       243       (43 )     9,912  
Mutual fund
    850       51       -       901  
Municipal debt obligations
    4,176       36       (58 )     4,154  
SBA pools
    3,252       8       (14 )     3,246  
Mortgage-backed securities
    60,799       3,727       (43 )     64,483  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    56,342       574       (484 )     56,432  
                                 
    $ 177,784     $ 4,763     $ (980 )   $ 181,567  
                                 
Held to Maturity:
                               
March 31, 2011
                               
Corporate debt obligations
  $ 1,190     $ 211     $ -     $ 1,401  
Municipal debt obligations
    39,351       104       (200 )     39,255  
Mortgage-backed securities
    999       97       -       1,096  
                                 
    $ 41,540     $ 412     $ (200 )   $ 41,752  
                                 
December 31, 2010
                               
Corporate debt obligations
  $ 1,190     $ 212     $ -     $ 1,402  
Municipal debt obligations
    35,284       96       (259 )     35,121  
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,740       102       -       1,842  
                                 
    $ 38,214     $ 410     $ (259 )   $ 38,365  
 
All of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 have been issued by U. S. government agencies or government sponsored enterprises and the collateral is predominantly one- to four-family mortgages.
 
 

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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 may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Held to Maturity
   
Available for Sale
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                                 
Due in one year or less
  $ 34,690     $ 34,690     $ 3,549     $ 3,624  
Due after one year through five years
    305       308       59,945       59,788  
Due after five years through ten years
    3,519       3,708       7,675       7,784  
Due thereafter
    2,027       1,950       3,212       3,177  
                                 
Sub-total
    40,541       40,656       74,381       74,373  
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
    999       1,096       119,927       123,925  
                                 
Total
  $ 41,540     $ 41,752     $ 194,308     $ 198,298  
 
At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $70.3 million and $70.6 million, respectively, of securities were pledged as collateral to secure certain deposits and FHLB advances.
 
Gross realized gains on available-for-sale securities totaled $22,000 while gross realized gains on held-to-maturity securities totaled $0, for the three months ended March 31, 2011.  There were no gross realized losses on available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
 
Gross realized gains on available-for-sale securities totaled $14,000 while gross realized gains on held-to-maturity securities total $0, for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Gross realized losses on available-for-sale securities totaled $56,000 and gross realized losses on held-to-maturity securities total $0, for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
 
The following table shows the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities gross unrealized losses and fair value, and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
 
At March 31, 2011
 
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
 Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                                                 
U. S. government obligations
  $ 37,234     $ 346     $ -     $ -     $ 37,234     $ 346  
Corporate debt obligations
    838       11       956       15       1,794       26  
Municipal debt obligations
    1,351       15       604       26       1,955       41  
SBA pools
    -       -       2,156       10       2,156       10  
Mortgage-backed securities
    2,587       51       112       1       2,699       52  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    19,408       193       -       -       19,408       193  
                                                 
Total
  $ 61,418     $ 616     $ 3,828     $ 52       65,246     $ 668  
 
 

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At December 31, 2010
 
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                                                 
U. S. government obligations
  $ 26,176     $ 338     $ -     $ -     $ 26,176     $ 338  
Corporate debt obligations
    1,953       10       937       33       2,890       43  
Municipal debt obligations
    1,619       23       595       35       2,214       58  
SBA pools
    -       -       1,832       14       1,832       14  
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,620       42       115       1       1,735       43  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    20,539       484       -       -       20,539       484  
Total
  $ 51,907     $ 897     $ 3,479     $ 83     $ 55,386     $ 980  
 
At March 31, 2011, there were 44 securities in the less-than-twelve-month category and 11 securities in the twelve-month-or-more category for the available-for-sale portfolio.  Included in the 44 securities in the less-than-twelve-month position for the available-for-sale category are 24 U. S. government obligations, two corporate debt obligations, three municipal debt obligations, three mortgage-backed securities and twelve collateralized mortgage obligations.  Included in the 11 securities in the twelve-month-or-more position for the available-for-sale category are one corporate debt security, two municipal debt securities, six SBA pools and two mortgage-backed securities.
 
The following table shows the Company’s held-to-maturity investment securities gross unrealized losses and fair value, and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
 
At March 31, 2011
 
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                                                 
Municipal debt obligations
  $ 1,800     $ 173     $ 238     $ 27     $ 2,038     $ 200  
                                                 
Total
  $ 1,800     $ 173     $ 238     $ 27     $ 2,038     $ 200  
 
At December 31, 2010
 
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                                                 
Municipal debt obligations
  $ 2,346     $ 226     $ 228     $ 33     $ 2,574     $ 259  
                                                 
Total
  $ 2,346     $ 226     $ 228     $ 33     $ 2,574     $ 259  
 
At March 31, 2011, there were three securities in the less-than-twelve month category and one security in the twelve-month-or-more category for the held-to-maturity portfolio.
 
 

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The Company’s investment in U. S. Government agency securities and SBA loan pools consist of debt obligations of government sponsored enterprises and pools of loans from the Small Business Administration.  All principal and interest payments are current in regards to the investments.  The contractual cash flows of these investments are guaranteed by an agency of the United States government.  The change in market value is attributable to current interest rate levels relative to the Company’s cost and not credit quality.  As the change in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not underlying credit deterioration, and because the Company does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery occurs, the Company does not consider the investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.
 
The Company’s investment in corporate bonds consists of debt obligations of corporations mostly in the financial, insurance and drug sectors of the economy.  All interest payments are current in regards to all the corporate investments.  There was a $20,000 other-than-temporary impairment writedown for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  This writedown was on an AMBAC corporate bond due to its downgrade to below investment grade by rating companies, Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s.  During 2010, the Company sold this held-to-maturity corporate debt obligation.  In regards to the other corporate investments, as the Company does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery occurs and because the other corporate bonds are still rated investment grade by one of the rating companies, Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s, the Company does not consider the other corporate investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.
 
The Company’s investment in municipal bonds consist of general obligations and revenue obligations of municipalities in the United States and bond anticipation notes of entities located in New Jersey.  The change in market value is attributable to the changes in interest rates relative to the Company’s cost and because the Company does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery occurs, the Company does not consider the investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.
 
The Company’s investment in mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations consists of government sponsored enterprise (GSE) securities.  The change in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and widening credit spreads, and not due to underlying credit deterioration.  The contractual cash flows for the investments are performing as expected.  As the change in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and credit spread and not underlying credit deterioration, and because the Company does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery occurs, the Company does not consider the investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.
 
 

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8.
Loans
 
The components of loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:
 
   
At March 31, 2011
   
At December 31, 2010
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Real estate loans:
                       
One- to four-family
  $ 139,996       43.6 %   $ 140,244       43.3 %
Multi-family
    3,105       1.0       3,124       1.0  
Commercial
    112,537       35.1       114,242       35.2  
Construction
    4,857       1.5       5,944       1.8  
Home equity loans and lines of credit
    35,109       10.9       35,373       10.9  
Commercial
    23,874       7.4       23,253       7.2  
Consumer
    1,632       0.5       1,783       0.6  
Total loans receivable
  $ 321,110       100.0 %   $ 323,963       100.0 %
Deferred loan fees
    (441 )             (433 )        
Allowance for loan losses
    (3,796 )             (3,543 )        
Total loans receivable, net
  $ 316,873             $ 319,987          
 
Our loans are originated and administered through our loan policies.  We originate one- to four-family residential real estate loans, multi-family loans, commercial real estate loans, construction loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, commercial business loans and consumer loans.  Our one- to four-family residential loans also include loans to businesses for a commercial purpose which are secured by liens on the borrower’s residence.  We offer fixed-rate, adjustable-rate and balloon loans that amortize with monthly loan payments.
 
We have not originated or purchased any sub-prime or Alt-A loans.  We have not originated or purchased payment-option ARMs or negative amortizing loans.
 
While we originate both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans, our ability to generate each type of loan depends upon borrower demand, market interest rates, borrower preference for fixed- versus adjustable-rate loans, and the interest rates offered on each type of loan by other lenders competing in our market area.  Loan originations are derived from a number of sources, including branch office personnel, existing customers, borrowers, builders, attorneys, accountants and other professionals, real estate broker referrals and walk-in customers.
 
Our loan origination activity may be adversely affected by a rising interest rate environment that typically results in decreased loan demand, while declining interest rates may stimulate increased loan demand. Accordingly, the volume of loan originations, the mix of fixed and adjustable-rate loans, and the profitability of this activity can vary from period to period.  One- to four-family residential mortgage loans are generally underwritten to current Fannie Mae seller/servicer guidelines, and are closed on documents that conform to Fannie Mae guidelines.
 
 

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Our board of directors grants lending authority to our Management Loan Committee and to individual executive officers and loan officers.  Our lending activities are subject to written policies established by the board of directors.  These policies are reviewed periodically.  The Management Loan Committee may approve loans in accordance with applicable loan policies, including our policy governing loans to one borrower.  This policy limits the aggregate dollar amount of credit that may be extended to any one borrower and related entities.  The Management Loan Committee may approve secured loans in amounts up to $300,000, and unsecured loans in amounts up to $100,000.
 
When a loan is more than 10 days delinquent, we generally contact the borrower by telephone to determine the reason for delinquency and arrange for payment, and accounts are monitored electronically for receipt of payments.  We also send a computer-generated late notice on the tenth day after the payment due date on a commercial loan (the 15th day for a consumer or residential loan), which requests the payment due plus any late charge that is assessed.  If payments are not received within 30 days of the original due date, a letter demanding payment of all arrearages is sent and contact efforts are continued.  If payment is not received within 60 days of the due date, we accelerate loans and demand payment in full.  Failure to pay within 90 days of the original due date may result in legal action, notwithstanding ongoing collection efforts. Unsecured consumer loans are charged-off between 90 to 120 days.  For commercial loans, procedures with respect to demand letters and legal action may vary depending upon individual circumstances.
 
Loans are reviewed on a regular basis, and are placed on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is 90 days or more past due.  In addition, we place loans on nonaccrual status when we believe that there is sufficient reason to question the borrower’s ability to continue to meet contractual principal or interest payment obligations.  Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed from interest income.  Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are not recognized as income unless warranted based on the borrower’s financial condition and payment record.
 
The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  We evaluate the adequacy of the allowances for loan losses on a quarterly basis.  When additional allowances are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings.  The Company methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses consists of 1) a specific valuation allowance on identified problem loans; 2) a general valuation allowance on the remainder of the loan portfolio; and 3) an unallocated component.  Although we determine the amount of each element of the allowance separately, the entire allowance for loan losses is available to absorb losses in the loan portfolio.  We periodically evaluate the carrying value of loans and the factors used in our evaluation of our allowance for loan losses.  While we use the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the information used in making the evaluations or if we adjust the factors we use in our methodolgy.  This may reduce our net income by increasing our provision for loan losses.
 
 

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The following table sets forth the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio class for the three months ended March 31, 2011:
 
   
Real Estate
                               
March 31, 2011
 
One-to four-
family
   
Multifamily
   
Commercial
   
Construction
   
Home equity
and credit lines
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for credit losses:
                                                     
Beginning balance
  $ 580     $ 27     $ 1,800     $ 65     $ 35     $ 406     $ 130     $ 500     $ 3,543  
Charge-offs
    (20 )     -       (13 )     (33 )     -       -       (2 )     -       (68 )
Recoveries
    1       -       -       -       -       2       2       -       5  
Provision
    103       -       116       27       33       79       (42 )     -       316  
Ending balance
  $ 664     $ 27     $ 1,903     $ 59     $ 68     $ 487     $ 88     $ 500     $ 3,796  
                                                                         
Allowance ending balance
                                                                       
Related to loans individually 
evaluated for impairment
  $ 376     $ -     $ 840     $ -     $ 33     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,249  
                                                                         
Related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    288       27       1,063       59       35       487       88       500       2,547  
Total allowance
  $ 664     $ 27     $ 1,903     $ 59     $ 68     $ 487     $ 88     $ 500     $ 3,796  
                                                                         
Loans Receivable:
                                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 7,222     $ 645     $ 17,669     $ 1,752     $ 727     $ 295     $ 9     $ -     $ 28,319  
                                                                         
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    132,774       2,460       94,868       3,105       34,382       23,579       1,623       -       292,791  
Ending balance
  $ 139,996     $ 3,105     $ 112,537     $ 4,857     $ 35,109     $ 23,874     $ 1,632     $ -     $ 321,110  
 
 

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Real Estate
                               
December 31,
2010
 
One-to four-
family
   
Multifamily
   
Commercial
   
Construction
   
Home equity
and credit lines
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance ending balance
                                                     
Related to loans individually evaluated for   impairment
  $ 287     $ -     $ 698     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 985  
Related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    293       27       1,102       65       35       406       130       500       2,558  
Total allowance
  $ 580     $ 27     $ 1,800     $ 65     $ 35     $ 406     $ 130     $ 500     $ 3,543  
                                                                         
Loans Receivable:
                                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 6,429     $ 645     $ 17,388     $ 1,753     $ 106     $ 288     $ 40     $ -     $ 26,649  
                                                                         
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    133,815       2,479       96,854       4,191       35,267       22,965       1,743       -       297,314  
Ending balance
  $ 140,244     $ 3,124     $ 114,242     $ 5,944     $ 35,373     $ 23,253     $ 1,783     $ -     $ 323,963  
 
The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses:
 
   
For the
three
months
ended
March 31,
 2010
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 2,606  
Provision charged to operations
    460  
Charge-offs
    (53 )
Recoveries
    3  
Balance, end of period
  $ 3,016  
 
The provision for loan losses is charged to expense to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that management considers adequate to provide for losses based upon an evaluation of the loan portfolio.
 
 

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The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the classification rating with the Company’s internal risk rating system as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
March 31, 2011
 
Pass
   
Special
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Real estate loans:
                             
   One- to-four family
  $ 127,653     $ 5,121     $ 7,222     $ -     $ 139,996  
   Multi-family
    2,004       456       645       -       3,105  
   Commercial
    89,185       5,751       17,601       -       112,537  
   Construction
    3,020       85       1,752       -       4,857  
   Home equity and credit lines
    33,345       1,037       727       -       35,109  
Commercial
    23,447       64       363       -       23,874  
Consumer
    1,558       65       9       -       1,632  
Total
  $ 280,212     $ 12,579     $ 28,319     $ -     $ 321,110  
 
December 31, 2010
 
Pass
   
Special
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Real estate loans:
                             
   One- to-four family
  $ 131,773     $ 2,306     $ 6,165     $ -     $ 140,244  
   Multi-family
    3,124       -       -       -       3,124  
   Commercial
    96,381       5,897       11,964       -       114,242  
   Construction
    5,560       -       384       -       5,944  
   Home equity and credit lines
    33,804       1,087       482       -       35,373  
Commercial
    22,919       46       288       -       23,253  
Consumer
    1,644       93       46       -       1,783  
Total
  $ 295,205     $ 9,429     $ 19,329     $ -     $ 323,963  
 
A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amount due according to the contractual terms of the loan.  An insignificant delay or shortfall in the amount of payments does not necessarily result in the loan being identified as impaired.  For this purpose, delays less than 90 days are generally considered to be insignificant.
 
Our policies, consistent with regulatory guidelines, provide for the classification of loans and other assets that are considered to be of lesser quality as substandard, doubtful, or loss assets. An asset is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Assets classified as doubtful have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, questionable.  Assets classified as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted.  Assets that do not expose us to risk sufficient to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but which possess potential weaknesses that deserve our close attention, are required to be designated as special mention.
 
 

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The following table summarizes information in regards to impaired loans by loan portfolio class as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
At or for the three months ended
March 31, 2011
 
Recorded investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average
recorded investment
   
Interest
income recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With an allowance recorded:
                             
   Real estate loans:
                             
      One- to-four family
  $ 3,120     $ 3,120     $ 376     $ 3,129     $ 21  
      Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       -  
      Commercial
    5,672       5,672       840       5,680       61  
      Construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
      Home equity and credit lines
    183       183       33       162       -  
   Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
   Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
With no related allowance recorded:
                                       
   Real estate loans:
                                       
      One- to-four family
  $ 4,102     $ 4,102     $ -     $ 4,100     $ 29  
      Multi-family
    645       645       -       645       5  
      Commercial
    11,929       11,929       -       11,997       95  
      Construction
    1,752       1,752       -       1,752       10  
      Home equity and credit lines
    544       544       -       545       3  
   Commercial
    363       363       -       295       -  
   Consumer
    9       9       -       9       -  
                                         
Total
                                       
   Real estate loans:
                                       
      One- to-four family
  $ 7,222     $ 7,222     $ 376     $ 7,229     $ 50  
      Multi-family
    645       645       -       645       5  
      Commercial
    17,601       17,601       840       17,677       156  
      Construction
    1,752       1,752       -       1,752       10  
      Home equity and credit lines
    727       727       33       707       3  
   Commercial
    363       363       -       295       -  
   Consumer
    9       9       -       9       -  
 
At or for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2010
 
Recorded investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related Allowance
   
Average
recorded investment
   
Interest
income recognized
 
   
(In thousands)
 
With an allowance recorded:
                             
   Real estate loans:
                             
      One-to-four family
  $ 2,500     $ 2,500     $ 287     $ 627     $ 92  
      Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       -  
      Commercial
    5,431       5,431       698       1,361       303  
      Construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
      Home equity and credit lines
    -       -       -       -       -  
   Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
   Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
With no related allowance recorded:
                                       
   Real estate loans:
                                       
      One-to-four family
  $ 3,929     $ 3,929     $ -     $ 1,370     $ 150  
      Multi-family
    645       645       -       689       21  
      Commercial
    11,957       11,957       -       6,232       561  
      Construction
    1,753       1,753       -       1,495       58  
      Home equity and credit lines
    106       106       -       27       5  
   Commercial
    288       288       -       292       8  
   Consumer
    40       40       -       12       4  
                                         
Total
                                       
   Real estate loans:
                                       
      One-to-four family
  $ 6,429     $ 6,429     $ 287     $ 1,997     $ 242  
      Multi-family
    645       645       -       689       21  
      Commercial
    17,388       17,388       698       7,593       864  
      Construction
    1,753       1,753       -       1,495       58  
      Home equity and credit lines
    106       106       -       27       5  
   Commercial
    288       288       -       292       8  
   Consumer
    40       40       -       12       4  
 
 

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The performances and credit quality of the loan portfolio is also monitored by analyzing the age of the loans receivable as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due.  The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the past due status at the dates indicated.
 
   
30-59
Days Past
Due
   
60-89
Days Past
Due
   
90 or More
 Days Past
Due
   
Total
Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
Receivable
   
Loans
Receivable >
 90 Days and Accruing
 
   
(In thousands)
 
At March 31, 2011
                                         
Real estate loans:
                                         
One- to four-family
  $ 4,104     $ 1,270     $ 4,303     $ 9,677     $ 130,319     $ 139,996     $ -  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       3,105       3,105       -  
Commercial
    114       -       4,076       4,190       108,347       112,537       -  
Construction
    265       -       383       648       4,209       4,857       -  
Home equity loans and lines of credit
    426       777       171       1,374       33,735       35,109       -  
Commercial
    35       38       288       361       23,513       23,874       -  
Consumer and other
    60       5       -       65       1,567       1,632       -  
Total
  $ 5,004     $ 2,090     $ 9,221     $ 16,315     $ 304.795     $ 321,110     $ -  
 
   
30-59
Days Past
Due
   
60-89
Days Past
Due
   
90 or More
Days Past
Due
   
Total
Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
Receivable
   
Loans
Receivable >
90 Days and Accruing
 
   
(In thousands)
 
At December 31, 2010
                                         
Real estate loans:
                                         
One- to four-family
  $ 3,429     $ 2,354     $ 5,574     $ 11,357     $ 128,887     $ 140,244     $ -  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       -       3,124       3,124       -  
Commercial
    124       1,899       4,337       6,360       107,882       114,242       -  
Construction
    -       -       384       384       5,560       5,944       -  
Home equity loans and lines of credit
    446       302       106       854       34,519       35,373       -  
Commercial
    -       -       288       288       22,965       23,253       -  
Consumer and other
    67       3       31       101       1,682       1,783       -  
Total
  $ 4,066     $ 4,558     $ 10,720     $ 19,344     $ 304.619     $ 323,963     $ -  
 
Loans are reviewed on a regular basis, and generally are placed on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is 90 days or more past due or if we believe that there is sufficient reason to question the borrower’s ability to continue to meet contractual principal or interest payment obligations.  We currently obtain updated appraisals and title searches on all collateral-dependent loans secured by real estate that are 90 days or more past due and placed on non-accrual status.  All appraisals are reviewed by our Chief Credit Officer, but we do not modify or adjust the value of appraisals we receive.
 
 

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March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Non-accrual loans:
           
Real estate loans:
           
One- to four-family
  $ 4,303     $ 5,574  
Multi-family
    -       -  
Commercial
    4,076       4,337  
Construction
    383       384  
Home equity loans and lines of credit
    171       106  
Commercial
    288       288  
Consumer
    -       31  
Total non-accrual loans
    9,221       10,720  
                 
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due:
               
All loans
  $ -     $ -  
Total non-performing loans
  $ 9,221     $ 10,720  
Foreclosed real estate
    1,033       276  
Total non-performing assets
  $ 10,254     $ 10,996  
                 
Performing troubled debt restructurings:
               
Real estate loans:
               
One- to four-family
  $ 2,468     $ 855  
Multi-family
    645       645  
Commercial
    13,028       13,051  
Construction
    1,369       1,369  
Home equity loans and lines of credit
    -       -  
Commercial
    -       -  
Consumer
    9       9  
Total performing troubled debt restructurings
  $ 17,519     $ 15,929  
                 
Total non-performing assets and performing troubled debt restructurings
  $ 27,773     $ 26,925  
Ratios:
               
Total non-performing loans to total loans
    2.87 %     3.31 %
Total non-performing loans to total assets
    1.53 %     1.82 %
Total non-performing assets to total assets
    1.70 %     1.86 %
 
At March 31, 2011, the nonaccrual loans consisted of 25 one-to four-family residential dwellings units, seven commercial properties, two construction loans, four home equity loans and one non-mortgage commercial loans.  The foreclosed real estate consisted of one vacant lot, two one- to four-family dwelling units and two nonresidential properties.  The troubled debt restructurings consisted of nine one- to four-family dwelling units, one multi-family loan, nine nonresidential properties, and one construction loan.
 
 

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9.
Deposits
 
Deposit accounts, by type, at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:
 
   
At March 31, 2011
   
At December 31, 2010
 
   
Balance
   
Percent
   
Wtd.
Avg.
Rate
   
Balance
   
Percent
   
Wtd.
Avg.
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
Deposit type:
                                   
Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 18,477       3.53 %     - %   $ 20,279       3.95 %     - %
Savings
    107,552       20.56       1.33       106,367       20.74       1.52  
NOW accounts
    125,636       24.01       0.88       115,514       22.52       0.89  
Super NOW accounts
    34,935       6.68       1.16       34,182       6.67       1.16  
Money market deposit
    68,921       13.17       1.25       66,901       13.05       1.24  
Total transaction accounts
    355,521       67.95       1.07       343,243       66.93       1.13  
                                                 
Certificates of deposit
    167,679       32.05       2.27       169,593       33.07       2.36  
                                                 
Total deposits
  $ 523,200       100.00 %     1.45 %   $ 512,836       100.00 %     1.54 %
 
10.
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
 
The following table sets forth information concerning advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of New York, at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
Maturity
 
Interest Rate
   
March 31,
 2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
April 20, 2011
    1.22 %     2,000       2,000  
June 23, 2011
    4.31 %     3,000       3,000  
October 22, 2012
    2.12 %     2,000       2,000  
            $ 7,000     $ 7,000  
 
At March 31, 2011, the Bank had a borrowing capacity of 30% of assets or $180.5 million available from the FHLB of New York.  At March 31, 2011, the Bank had $7.0 million in outstanding borrowings from the FHLB of New York.
 
11.
Fair Value Measurements
 
FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value.  The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
 
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under FASB ASC Topic 820 are as follows:
 
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
 
 

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Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).
 
An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
For assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:
 
   
March 31,
2011
   
(Level 1)
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
   
(Level 2)
Significant
Observable
Other Inputs
   
(Level 3)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
U. S. Government obligations
  $ 57,331     $ -     $ 57,331     $ -  
Corporate debt obligations
    9,266       -       9,266       -  
Mutual fund
    897       897       -       -  
Municipal debt obligations
    4,028       -       4,028       -  
SBA pools
    2,851       -       2,851       -  
Mortgage-backed securities
    59,763       -       59,763       -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    64,162               64,162          
Total investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 198,298     $ 897     $ 197,401     $ -  
 
 
   
December
31, 2010
   
(Level 1)
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
   
(Level 2)
Significant
Observable
Other Inputs
   
(Level 3)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
U. S. Government obligations
  $ 42,439     $ -     $ 42,439     $ -  
Corporate debt obligations
    9,912       -       9,912       -  
Mutual fund
    901       901       -       -  
Municipal debt obligations
    4,154       -       4,154       -  
SBA pools
    3,246       -       3,246       -  
Mortgage-backed securities
    64,483       -       64,483       -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    56,432               56,432          
Total investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 181,567     $ 901     $ 180,666     $ -  
 
 

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For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
March 31,
2011
   
(Level 1)
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
   
(Level 2)
significant
Observable
Other Inputs
   
(Level 3)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Impaired loans
  $ 7,726     $ -     $ -     $ 7,726  
Real estate owned
  $ 366     $ -     $ -     $ 366  
 
   
December 31,
2010
   
(Level 1)
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
   
(Level 2)
significant
Observable
Other Inputs
   
(Level 3)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Impaired loans
  $ 6,946     $ -     $ -     $ 6,946  
Real estate owned
  $ 276     $ -     $ -     $ 276  
 
 
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of certain Company assets and liabilities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
Cash and Amounts Due From Banks (Carried at Cost)
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and amounts due from banks approximate those assets’ fair values.
 
Investment Securities
The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1), or matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices.
 
Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost)
The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans.  Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal.  Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
 
Loans Available for Sale (Carried at Lower of Cost or Fair Value)
The fair value of loans available for sale is determined, when possible, using quoted secondary-market prices.  If no such quoted prices exist, the fair value of a loan is determined using quoted prices for a similar loan or loans, adjusted for the specific attributes of that loan.
 
 

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Impaired Loans (Generally Carried at Fair Value)
Impaired loans are those in which the Company has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.
 
Real Estate Owned (Carried at Lower of Cost or Fair Value)
Real estate owned assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to other real estate owned.  Subsequently, real estate owned assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated selling costs.  Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral, or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock (Carried at Cost)
The carrying amount of restricted investment in Company stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.
 
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable (Carried at Cost)
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
 
Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost)
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts).  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
Short-Term Borrowings (Carried at Cost)
The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.
 
Long-Term Borrowings (Carried at Cost)
Fair values of FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.  These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments (Disclosed at Cost)
Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account, the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.
 
 

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The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Assets:
                       
Cash and amounts due from banks
  $ 15,189     $ 15,189     $ 20,726     $ 20,776  
Investment securities available-for-sale
    198,298       198,298       181,567       181,567  
Corporate debt obligations held-to-maturity
    1,190       1,401       1,190       1,402  
Municipal debt obligations held-to-maturity
    39,351       39,255       35,284       35,121  
Mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity
    999       1,096       1,740       1,842  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    1,120       1,120       1,120       1,120  
Loans receivable, net
    316,873       337,085       319,987       340,423  
Loans available for sale
    -       -       659       659  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,106       2,106       2,025       2,025  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    523,200       528,058       512,836       517,364  
Federal Home Loan Bank long-term borrowings
    7,000       7,168       7,000       7,168  
Accrued interest payable
    68       68       75       75  
                                 
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
                               
Commitments to extend credit and letters of credit
    -       -       -       -  
 
 

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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about anticipated operating and financial performance, such as loan originations, operating efficiencies, loan sales, charge-offs and loan loss provision, growth opportunities, interest rates and deposit growth.  Words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “will likely result,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.  We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date made.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings than those presently anticipated or projected.
 
Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain.  Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, national and regional economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U. S. Government, including policies of the U. S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of our loan or investment portfolios, demand for our loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in our market area, changes in real estate values in our area, and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines.  Additional factors that could affect our results may be discussed in our Form 10-K under Part I, Item 1A-”Risk Factors” in other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
Critical accounting policies are those that involve significant judgments and assumptions by management and that have, or could have, a material impact on our income or the carrying value of our assets. Our critical accounting policies are those related to our allowance for loan losses, the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment of investments securities, the valuation of and our ability to realize deferred tax assets and the measurement of fair value.
 
           Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is calculated with the objective of maintaining an allowance sufficient to absorb estimated probable loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other relevant factors. However, this evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires an estimate of the loss content for each risk rating and for each impaired loan, an estimate of the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows, and an estimate of the value of collateral.
 
We have established a systematic method of periodically reviewing the credit quality of the loan portfolio in order to establish the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is based on our current judgments about the credit quality of individual loans and segments of the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based on our evaluation of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio, and considers all known internal and external factors that affect loan collectability as of the reporting date.
 
 

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The allowance for loan losses consists of specific, general and unallocated components. Specific allocations are made for loans that are determined to be impaired. Impairment is measured by determining the present value of expected future cash flows or, for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral adjusted for market conditions and selling expenses.
 
The allowance for losses on loans is determined by segregating the loans by loan category and assigning allowance percentages based on our historical loss experience, delinquency trends and management’s evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio.  The allowance is adjusted for significant factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.  These significant factors may include changes in our lending policies and procedures, changes in current general economic conditions and business conditions affecting our primary lending areas, credit quality trends, collateral values, loans volumes and concentrations, seasoning of the loan portfolio, loss experience, and duration of the current business cycle.  The applied loss factors are re-evaluated each reporting period to ensure their relevance in the current economic environment.
 
The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.  Future provisions for loan losses may include an unallocated component as we re-evaluate our estimates including, but not limited to changes in economic conditions in our market area, declines in local property values and concentrations of risk.  Included in our estimate and evaluation is an analysis of our mortgage loans, both current and delinquent, that may have private mortgage insurance.  With the recent downgrades of insurance companies, this is another factor management will review as it assesses its allowance for loan losses.
 
Management believes this is a critical accounting policy because this evaluation involves a high degree of complexity and requires us to make subjective judgments that often require assumptions or estimates about various matters. Historically, we believe our estimates and assumptions have proven to be relatively accurate.  Nevertheless, because a small number of non-performing loans could result in net charge-offs significantly in excess of the estimated losses inherent in our loan portfolio, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings for future periods.
 
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment.  Investment securities are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis, to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) whether or not we intend to sell or expect that it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investment security prior to an anticipated recovery in fair value.  Once a decline in value for a debt security is determined to be other than temporary, the other-than-temporary impairment is separated in (a) the amount of total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors.  The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss is recognized in earnings.  The amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).  For equity securities, the full amount of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized in earnings.
 
 

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Management’s determination of whether FHLB stock is impaired is based on our assessment of the ultimate recoverability of the cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value.  The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of the cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the FHLB.  Management believes no impairment is necessary related to the FHLB stock at March 31, 2011.
 
Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets.  In evaluating our ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers all positive and negative information, including our past operating results and our forecast of future taxable income.  In determining future taxable income, management utilizes a budget process that makes business assumptions and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies.  These assumptions require us to make judgments about our future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we use to manage our business.  Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets which would result in additional income tax expense in the period.
 
Fair Value Measurements. The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.  We estimate the fair value of financial instruments using a variety of valuation methods.  Where financial instruments are actively traded and have quoted market prices, quoted market prices are used for fair value.  When the financial instruments are not actively traded, other observable market inputs, such as quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, may be used, if available, to determine fair value.  When observable market prices do not exist, we estimate fair value.  Other factors such as model assumptions and market dislocations can affect estimates of fair value.  Differences in the fair value and carrying value of certain financial instruments (including changes in the differences between the fair value and the carrying value from period to period), such as loans, securities held to maturity, deposits and borrowings do not affect our reported financial condition or results of operations, as such financial instruments are carried at cost.
 
Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
 
Total assets increased $11.5 million, or 1.9%, to $601.8 million at March 31, 2011, from $590.3 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase was mainly the result of increases in investment securities available-for-sale and investment securities held-to-maturity offset by decreases in cash and amounts due from banks, loans receivable and loans available for sale.
 
 

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Net loans receivable decreased $3.1 million, or 1.0%, to $316.9 million at March 31, 2011 from $320.0 million at December 31, 2010.  Commercial real estate loans decreased $1.7 million to $112.5 million at March 31, 2011 from $114.2 million at December 31, 2010.  Construction loans decreased $1.1 million to $4.9 million at March 31, 2011 from $5.8 million at December 31, 2010.  One- to four-family residential real estate loans decreased $248,000 to $140.0 million at March 31, 2011 from $140.2 million at December 31, 2010.    Home equity loans and lines of credit decreased $264,000 to $35.1 million at March 31, 2011 from $35.4 million at December 31, 2010.  Multi-family mortgage loans decreased $19,000 to $3.1 million at March 31, 2011.    Commercial loans increased by $621,000 to $23.9 million at March 31, 2011 from $23.3 million at December 31, 2010.  As a result of recent increases in our loan portfolio relative to our regulatory capital position, we are controlling the growth of our commercial real estate portfolio and we intend to limit all loans (other than one- to four-family residential real estate loans) to 275% of the sum of core capital (generally common stockholders’ equity including retained earnings) and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less certain intangible assets) plus our allowance for loan losses.  Included in the net loans receivable are nonaccrual loans which decreased to $9.2 million at March 31, 2011 from $10.7 million at December 31, 2010.
 
Real estate owned totaled $1.0 million at March 31, 2011 as we completed the foreclosure process on four properties, two of which were nonresidential properties and two of which were residential one-to four-family properties.
 
Securities available-for-sale increased $16.7 million, or 9.2%, to $198.3 million at March 31, 2011 from $181.6 at December 31, 2010.  This increase was the result of purchases in the amount of $35.4 million and a market value increase of $206,000 offset by calls and maturities in the amount of $7.6 million and $11.3 in principal amortization.  Securities held-to-maturity increased by $3.3 million, to $41.5 million at March 31, 2011 from $38.2 million at December 31, 2010.  This increase was the result of purchases in the amount of $4.0 million offset by calls and maturities in the amount of $18,000 and $741,000 in principal amortization.
 
Deposits increased $10.4 million, or 2.0%, to $523.2 million at March 31, 2011 from $512.8 million at December 31, 2010.  The largest increase was in NOW accounts, which increased $10.1 million, or 8.7%, to $125.6 million at March 31, 2011 from $115.5 million at December 31, 2010.  Savings accounts increased $1.2 million to $107.6 million at March 31, 2011 from $106.4 million at December 31, 2010.  Super NOW accounts increased by $753,000 to $34.9 million at March 31, 2011 from $34.2 million at December 31, 2010.  Non-interest bearing demand accounts decreased by $1.8 million to $18.5 million at March 31, 2011 from $20.3 million at December 31, 2010.  Certificates of deposit decreased by $1.9 million to $167.7 million at March 31, 2011 from $169.6 million at December 31, 2010.  Included in the balance in certificates of deposits are brokered deposits in the amount of $3.9 million at March 31, 2011.  We have reduced our reliance on brokered certificates of deposit in favor of lower cost, core deposits, which has decreased our cost of funds.  We did not aggressively price our certificates of deposit upon maturity, but some certificate of deposit customers remained with us by opening other types of deposit accounts.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings totaled $7.0 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
 

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Total stockholders’ equity increased $1.1 million to $70.5 million at March 31, 2011 from $69.4 million at December 31, 2010.  This increase was mainly attributable to $815,000 in net income and an increase in the accumulated other comprehensive income of $143,000.
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010
 
General.  Net income decreased $132,000 to $815,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $947,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The principal reasons for the decrease in net income was a reduction in net interest income of $132,000, an increase in non-interest expense of $312,000 offset by a decrease in income tax expense of $41,000, an increase in non-interest income of $127,000 and a reduction in the provision for loan losses of $144,000.
 
Interest Income.  Interest income decreased $686,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The decrease in interest income resulted from a decrease of $400,000 in interest income on loans and a decrease of $286,000 in interest income on securities.
 
Interest income on loans decreased $400,000 to $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The average balance of loans decreased $8.8 million to $317.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $326.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and the average yield decreased to 5.66% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from 6.00% for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
 
Interest income on securities decreased by $286,000 to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The decrease in interest income on securities was due to a decrease in the average yield on taxable and tax-exempt securities of 92 basis points to 2.78% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from 3.70% for the three months ended March 31, 2010, offset by an increase in the average balance of taxable and tax-exempt securities to $228.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $202.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The yields on tax-exempt securities are not tax-affected.
 
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $554,000 to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
 
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased by $475,000 to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The decrease in interest expense on interest-bearing deposits was due to a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits to 1.57% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from 2.02% for the three months ended March 31, 2010, offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits to $482.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $473.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  We experienced increases in the average balances of savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, NOW and Super-NOW accounts.  We experienced decreases in the average cost across all categories of interest-bearing deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2011, reflecting lower market rates.
 
 

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Interest expense on borrowings decreased $79,000 to $48,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $127,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  This decrease was primarily due to a $19.0 million decrease in the average balance of borrowings to $11.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $30.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 offset by an increase in the average rate paid on borrowings to 3.53% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from 3.27% for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  We have decreased our outstanding borrowings because our net increase in deposits and the proceeds received from the sales, calls, maturities and amortization of securities, discussed above, exceeded our cash needs to fund loan originations and investment securities purchases.
 
 Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level we consider necessary to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  In determining the level of the allowance for loan losses, we consider past and current loss experience, evaluation of real estate collateral, current economic conditions, volume and type of lending, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay a loan and the levels of nonperforming and other classified loans.  The amount of the allowance is based on estimates and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or later events change.  We assess the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis and make provisions for loan losses in order to maintain the allowance.
 
Based on our evaluation of the above factors, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $316,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and a provision for loan losses of $460,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The allowance for loan losses was $3.8 million, or 1.18% of total loans, at March 31, 2011, compared to $3.0 million, or 0.91% of total loans, at March 31, 2010.  We increased the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2011 due to increases in (i) general reserves for one- to four-family and commercial real estate loans, and (ii) specific allowances on loans individually evaluated for impairment, in each case where the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the measured value of the loan.   Our balance of loans we evaluated individually for impairment was $28.3 million at March 31, 2011 and $26.6 million at December 31, 2010, although we provided specific allowances on loans with principal balances of $9.0 million as of March 31, 2011 and $7.9 million as of December 31, 2010.  At March 31, 2011 and 2010, we maintained unallocated allowances for loan losses of $500,000.
 
To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded all losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate at March 31, 2011 and 2010.  However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio (including residential and commercial real estate loans) could result in material increases in our provisions for loan losses.
 
 

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Non-interest Income.  Non-interest income was $417,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and $290,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Fees and service charges on deposit accounts decreased by $28,000 to $278,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $306,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Gains on the sale of loans totaled $31,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and $20,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the other-than-temporary impairment of securities was $20,000 (pre-tax).  For the three months ended March 31, 2011, there was a net gain on the sale and call of investment securities in the amount of $22,000 compared to a net loss of $42,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Earnings on life insurance increased by $59,000 to $85,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $26,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  This increase is due to the additional insurance policies purchased in the fourth quarter of 2010.
 
Non-interest Expense.  Non-interest expense increased $312,000 to $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Compensation and benefits expense increased by $185,000 to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Occupancy and equipment expense decreased $41,000 to $413,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $454,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  This decrease is mainly due to a reduction in repairs and maintenance on Company assets.  Federal deposit insurance premiums increased $46,000 to $240,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $194,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Data processing fees increased by $33,000 to $261,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $228,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  This increase was due to an increase in the number of savings and loan accounts being serviced and the addition of services being offered to customers.    Professional fees increased $88,000 mainly due to an increase in legal fees due to increased collection efforts on loans.
 
Income Tax Expense. We recorded income tax expense of $319,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to $360,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Our effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were 28.1% and 27.5%, respectively.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature.  Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments and maturities and sales of securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
 
We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of our asset/liability management program.  Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits and short- and intermediate-term securities.
 
 

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Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At March 31, 2011, cash and cash equivalents totaled $15.2 million.  Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $198.3 million at March 31, 2011.  In addition, at March 31, 2011, we had the ability to borrow a total of $300.9 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (50% of our assets at that date with FHLB-NY Board of Directors approval).  On that date, we had $7.0 million in advances outstanding.
 
At March 31, 2011, loan commitments outstanding totaled $3.8 million. In addition to commitments to originate loans, we had $22.7 million in unadvanced funds to borrowers and a $500,000 commitment to purchase a corporate debt security.  Total certificates of deposit due within one year of March 31, 2011 totaled $103.9 million.  Total certificates of deposit due within one year of March 31, 2011 represent 19.9% of total deposits.  If these deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before March 31, 2012.  We believe based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
 
We have no material commitments or demands that are likely to affect our liquidity other than set forth above. In the event loan demand were to increase at a pace greater than expected, or any unforeseen demand or commitment were to occur, we could access our borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York or increase deposit rates to attract additional deposits.
 
Our primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of securities.  For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we originated $12.7 million of loans and purchased $39.4 million of securities.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010, we originated $19.6 million of loans and purchased $24.5 million of securities.
 
Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.  We experienced net increases in total deposits of $10.4 million and $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors.  We generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive in our local markets.
 
Total borrowings, which include Federal Home Loan Bank advances, did not change at March 31, 2011, remaining at $7.0 million.  Federal Home Loan Bank advances have primarily been used to fund loan demand and purchase securities.
 
We have spent $361,000 for the acquisition and development of land in the Borough of Buena, New Jersey, $1.4 million for the acquisition and development of land in Harrison Township, New Jersey and $792,000 for the acquisition and development of land in Millville, New Jersey, in each case for the purpose of establishing a new full service branch office.  However, because building these offices is subject to state and local government approval, we cannot assure you that we will be able to open these facilities, or that we will be able to complete construction even if we expend significant funds on the construction projects.
 
 

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Colonial Bank, FSB is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of Thrift Supervision, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories.  At March 31, 2011, Colonial Bank, FSB exceeded all of the Office of Thrift Supervision regulatory capital requirements. Colonial Bank, FSB is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.
 
 

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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Not applicable, as the Company is a Smaller Reporting Company.
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
(a)          Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.   Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate to allow timely discussions regarding required disclosures.
 
(b)          Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
 
There were no changes made in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
As of March 31, 2011, except as disclosed in previous SEC filings, we were not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business, which, in the aggregate, involve amounts that we believe are immaterial to our consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
 
Item 1A. 
Risk Factors
 
Not applicable, as Colonial Financial Services, Inc. is a “Smaller Reporting Company”.
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
 
(a)
Not applicable
 
(b)
Not applicable
 
(c)
Purchases of Equity Securities
 
The Company had no repurchases of its common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
 
Item 3. 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None
 
Item 4.
[Reserved]
 
Item 5.
Other Information
 
None
 
 

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Item 6. 
Exhibits
 
 
Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
Exhibit 32
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 

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SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
  COLONIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Registrant
     
Date:  May 13, 2011 By:  /s/ Edward J. Geletka  
  Edward J. Geletka  
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
 
Date:  May 13, 2011 By:  /s/ L. Joseph Stella, III, CPA  
  L. Joseph Stella, III, CPA  
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Accounting and Financial
Officer)
 
 

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