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

FORM 10-Q

 
(Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended        March 31, 2011     
or

¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________________
Commission File Number:   000-27905

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
 
Maryland
 
35-2085640
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
     
110 East Charles Street
   
Muncie, Indiana
 
47305
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(765) 747-2800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes ¨  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ¨  No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, with $.01 par value, outstanding as of May 13, 2011 was 6,985,920.
 
 
 

 
 
FORM 10 – Q
MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

INDEX
 
Page
 
Number
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
1
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
2
 
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
3
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
4
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
5
     
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
41
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
43
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
43
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
43
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
43
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
43
     
Item 5.
Other Information
43
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
43
     
Signature Page
 
44
     
Exhibits
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
PART 1 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. 
Financial Statements

MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Assets
           
Cash
  $ 12,105,319     $ 9,288,748  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    66,605,295       17,531,932  
Cash and cash equivalents
    78,710,614       26,820,680  
Investment securities available for sale
    270,081,460       245,165,189  
Loans held for sale
    924,740       10,482,734  
Loans
    965,642,997       995,273,005  
Allowance for loan losses
    (15,797,009 )     (16,372,093 )
Net loans
    949,845,988       978,900,912  
Premises and equipment
    32,583,795       32,966,112  
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock, at cost
    16,682,200       16,682,200  
Investment in limited partnerships
    3,495,947       3,623,564  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    45,916,390       45,565,611  
Prepaid FDIC premium
    3,730,406       4,207,592  
Core deposit and other intangibles
    4,224,482       4,533,085  
Deferred income tax benefit
    19,100,578       20,030,022  
Income tax receivable
    2,437,012       1,412,938  
Other assets
    19,484,377       16,510,902  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,447,217,989     $ 1,406,901,541  
                 
Liabilities
               
Deposits
               
Non-interest-bearing
  $ 119,650,146     $ 113,454,542  
Interest bearing
    1,054,808,705       1,008,114,181  
Total deposits
    1,174,458,851       1,121,568,723  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    114,769,238       128,537,407  
Other borrowings
    12,980,603       13,167,316  
Other liabilities
    14,037,781       12,488,073  
Total liabilities
    1,316,246,473       1,275,761,519  
                 
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
               
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value
               
Authorized and unissued — 5,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding — 32,382 shares; liquidation preference $1,000 per share
    324       324  
Common stock, $.01 par value
               
Authorized — 20,000,000 shares
               
Issued and outstanding —6,985,087 and 6,984,754 shares in 2011 and 2010, respectively
    69,851       69,847  
Additional paid-in capital - preferred stock
    31,875,771       31,829,779  
Additional paid-in capital - common stock
    72,436,099       72,424,460  
Retained earnings
    30,193,877       31,757,156  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (2,730,480 )     (3,988,158 )
Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares
    (873,926 )     (953,386 )
Total stockholders' equity
    130,971,516       131,140,022  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 1,447,217,989     $ 1,406,901,541  

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
 
 
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MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Interest Income
           
Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 13,684,114     $ 15,500,545  
Investment securities:
               
Mortgage-backed securities
    1,733,084       1,348,189  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    105,442       93,923  
Other investments
    138,136       258,818  
Deposits with financial institutions
    21,820       43,009  
Total interest income
    15,682,596       17,244,484  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Passbook savings
    34,991       34,459  
Certificates of deposit
    3,829,663       4,326,167  
Daily Money Market accounts
    121,640       147,156  
Demand and NOW acounts
    270,871       198,008  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    900,279       1,814,769  
Other interest expense
    210,822       236,012  
Total interest expense
    5,368,266       6,756,571  
                 
Net Interest Income
    10,314,330       10,487,914  
Provision for losses on loans
    4,200,000       1,525,000  
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    6,114,330       8,962,914  
                 
Other Income
               
Service fee income
    1,604,310       1,739,889  
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of securities
    74,047       284,828  
Equity in losses of limited partnerships
    (33,517 )     (127,215 )
Commissions
    950,701       941,516  
Net gains on sales of loans
    91,800       354,309  
Net servicing fees
    26,661       36,848  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    350,779       382,939  
Loss on sale of other real estate and repossessed assets
    (273,757 )     (213,113 )
Other-than-temporary losses on securities
               
Total other-than-temporary losses
    (768,914 )     (1,831,057 )
Portion of loss recognized in other comperehensive income (before taxes)
    575,472       1,254,239  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
    (193,442 )     (576,818 )
Other income
    49,214       104,210  
Total other income
    2,646,796       2,927,393  
                 
Other Expenses
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    5,523,124       5,335,825  
Net occupancy expenses
    674,959       660,877  
Equipment expenses
    480,545       485,095  
Data processing fees
    401,216       410,641  
Automated teller machine
    307,463       279,079  
Deposit insurance
    507,596       445,954  
Professional fees
    359,971       342,319  
Advertising and promotion
    300,031       297,889  
Software subscriptions and maintenance
    317,658       397,123  
Intangible amortization
    308,603       352,980  
Other real estate and repossessed assets
    160,829       253,772  
Other expenses
    858,539       859,432  
Total other expenses
    10,200,534       10,120,986  
                 
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
    (1,439,408 )     1,769,321  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    (746,000 )     426,000  
                 
Net Income (Loss)
    (693,408 )     1,343,321  
Preferred stock dividends and amortization
    450,766       450,766  
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders
  $ (1,144,174 )   $ 892,555  
                 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
  $ (0.17 )   $ 0.13  
                 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
  $ (0.17 )   $ 0.13  
                 
Dividends per common share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06  

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
 
 
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MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders' Equity
For the Period Ended March 31, 2011
(Unaudited)

    
Common Stock
   
Preferred Stock
               
Accumulated
             
               
Additional
               
Additional
               
Other
   
Unearned
       
   
Shares
         
paid-in
   
Shares
         
paid-in
   
Comprehensive
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
ESOP
       
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
capital
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
capital
   
Income
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
shares
   
Total
 
                                                                   
Balances,  January 1, 2011
    6,984,754     $ 69,847     $ 72,424,460       32,382     $ 324     $ 31,829,779           $ 31,757,156     $ (3,988,158 )   $ (953,386 )   $ 131,140,022  
                                                                                       
Comprehensive income
                                                                                     
                                                                                       
Net loss for the period
                                                  $ (693,408 )     (693,408 )                     (693,408 )
                                                                                         
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                                                                                       
                                                                                         
Net unrealized gain on securities
                                                    1,217,978             $ 1,217,978               1,217,978  
                                                                                         
Net unrealized gain on derivatives
                                                    39,700               39,700               39,700  
                                                                                         
Comprehensive income
                                                    $ 564,270                                  
                                                                                         
ESOP shares earned
                    (3,377 )                                                     79,460       76,083  
                                                                                         
Accretion of discount on preferred stock
                                            45,992               (45,992 )                     0  
                                                                                         
Share-based compensation
                    13,029                                                               13,029  
                                                                                         
Stock options exercised
    333       4       1,987                                                               1,991  
                                                                                         
Cash dividends ($.06 per common share)
                                                            (419,105 )                     (419,105 )
                                                                                         
Cash dividends - preferred stock
                                                            (404,774 )                     (404,774 )
                                                                                         
Balances,  March 31, 2011
    6,985,087     $ 69,851     $ 72,436,099       32,382     $ 324     $ 31,875,771               $ 30,193,877     $ (2,730,480 )   $ (873,926 )   $ 130,971,516   

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
 
 
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MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Operating Activities
           
Net income (loss)
  $ (693,408 )   $ 1,343,321  
Items not requiring (providing) cash
               
Provision for loan losses
    4,200,000       1,525,000  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,575,940       1,278,720  
Deferred income tax
    (746,001 )     (42,441 )
Loans originated for sale
    (7,343,400 )     (15,466,632 )
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    16,867,034       14,480,091  
Gains on sales of loans held for sale
    (91,800 )     (354,309 )
Gain on sale of securities-available for sale
    (74,047 )     (284,828 )
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate and repossessed assets
    273,757       213,113  
Loss on other-than-temporary impairment, securities
    193,442       576,818  
Other equity adjustments
    76,083       49,643  
Change in
               
Prepaid FDIC premium
    477,186       416,153  
Interest receivable and other assets
     34,675       (360,391 )
Interest payable and other liabilities
    466,427       479,389  
Cash value of life insurance
    (350,779 )     (382,939 )
Other adjustments
    1,024,069       755,103  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    15,889,178       4,225,811  
                 
Investing Activities
               
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (34,666,397 )     (56,426,287 )
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities:
               
Available for sale
    7,997,904       6,019,368  
Held to maturity
    -       322,120  
Proceeds from sale of securities-available for sale
    3,010,702       8,408,554  
Net change in loans
    19,692,484       25,525,197  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (147,999 )     (85,045 )
Proceeds from real estate owned sales
    882,050       1,312,736  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (3,231,256 )     (14,923,357 )
                 
Financing Activities
               
Net change in
               
Noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits
    39,917,024       42,662,481  
Certificates of deposit
    12,973,104       34,528,835  
Proceeds from FHLB advances
    -       20,000,000  
Repayment of FHLB advances
    (13,720,045 )     (10,733,315 )
Repayment of other borrowings
    (197,474 )     (421,598 )
Cash dividends paid
    (823,879 )     (823,860 )
Other financing activities
    1,083,282       1,148,552  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    39,232,012       86,361,095  
                 
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    51,889,934       75,663,549  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year
    26,820,680       46,340,897  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year
  $ 78,710,614     $ 122,004,446  
                 
Additional Cash Flows Information
               
Interest paid
  $ 5,338,163     $ 6,617,556  
Income tax paid
    -       -  
Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate
    4,896,441       3,409,821  
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
    126,160       142,685  

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
 
 
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MutualFirst Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Table dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
  
Note 1:  Basis of Presentation

The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of MutualFirst Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary MutualBank, a federally chartered savings bank (“Mutual” or the “Bank”), Mutual’s wholly owned subsidiaries, First MFSB Corporation, Mishawaka Financial Services, and Mutual Federal Investment Company (“MFIC”), and MFIC majority owned subsidiary, Mutual Federal REIT, Inc. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report for 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The interim consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2011, have not been audited by independent accountants, but in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for such periods. The results of operations for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from the Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Company as of that date.

Note 2: Earnings (loss) per share

Earnings (loss) per share were computed as follows: (Dollars in thousands except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended Ended December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
Weighted-
               
Weighted-
       
   
Income
   
Average
   
Per-Share
         
Average
   
Per-Share
 
   
(loss)
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
   
(000's)
               
(000's)
             
                                     
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share
                                   
Net income (loss)
  $ (693 )     6,893,695     $ (0.10 )   $ 1,344       6,861,589     $ 0.20  
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (451 )                     (451 )                
Income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (1,144 )     6,893,695     $ (0.17 )   $ 893       6,861,589     $ 0.13  
Effect of Dilutive securities
                                               
Stock options and RRP grants
            -                       2,549          
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
                                               
                                                 
Income (loss) available to common stockholders and assumed conversions
  $ (1,144 )     6,893,695     $ (0.17 )   $ 893       6,864,138     $ 0.13  

Options of 602,132 and 570,718 shares and warrants of 625,135 shares, in each period, were not included in the calculation above due to being anti-dilutive to earnings per share as of March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
 
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Note 3:  Impact of Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820):  Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.  This update provides additional guidance relating to fair value measurement disclosures.  Specifically, companies are required to separately disclose significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy including when such transfers were recognized and the reasons for those transfers.  For Level 3 fair value measurements, the new guidance requires presentation of separate information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements.  Additionally, the FASB also clarified existing fair value measurement disclosure requirements relating to the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation techniques.  This accounting standard was effective at the beginning of 2010, except for the detailed Level 3 disclosures, which became effective at the beginning of 2011.  The Company adopted this accounting pronouncement, as required, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the statements taken as a whole.

In July 2010, the FASB issued an updated (ASU) No. 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310):  Disclosure about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.  This update provides guidance to improve the disclosures that an entity provides about the credit quality of its financing receivables and the related allowance for credit losses. As a result of these amendments, an entity is required to disaggregate by portfolio segment or class certain existing disclosures and provide certain new disclosures about its financing receivables and related allowance for credit losses.  This update became effective for the Company for first interim or annual reporting period ending on or after December 15, 2010 and did not have a material impact on the statements taken as a whole.
 
 
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Note 4: Investments

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows.
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Loss
   
Value
 
Available for Sale Securities
                       
Mortgage-backed securities
                       
Government sponsored agencies
  $ 143,789     $ 1,389     $ (1,542 )   $ 143,636  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                               
Government sponsored agencies
    110,053       1,564       (1,049 )     110,568  
Federal Agencies
    7,926       9       (59 )     7,876  
Municipals
    3,485       52       (186 )     3,351  
Small Business Administration
    15       -       -       15  
Corporate obligations
    6,713       -       (3,789 )     2,924  
Marketable equity securities
    1,730       -       (19 )     1,711  
Total
  $ 273,711     $ 3,014     $ (6,644 )   $ 270,081  

   
December 31, 2010
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Loss
   
Value
 
Available for Sale Securities
                       
Mortgage-backed securities
                       
Government sponsored agencies
  $ 119,017     $ 1,076     $ (1,818 )   $ 118,275  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                            -  
Government sponsored agencies
    112,615       1,251       (1,642 )     112,224  
Federal agencies
    7,925       -       (104 )     7,821  
Municipals
    2,460       33       (11 )     2,482  
Small Business Administration
    16       -       -       16  
Corporate obligations
    6,888       -       (4,243 )     2,645  
Marketable equity securities
    1,723       -       (21 )     1,702  
Total
  $ 250,644     $ 2,360     $ (7,839 )   $ 245,165  
 
The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2011, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
 
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Available for Sale
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
Description Securities
 
Cost
   
Value
 
Security obligations due
           
Five to ten years
  $ 1,025     $ 1,025  
After ten years
    17,099       13,126  
      18,124       14,151  
Mortgage-backed securities
    143,789       143,636  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    110,053       110,568  
Small Business Administration
    15       15  
Marketable equity securities
    1,730       1,712  
Totals
  $ 273,711     $ 270,082  
 
The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, was $1.5 million at March 31, 2011.
 
Gross gains of $74,000 and $285,000 resulting from sales of securities were realized for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  There were no losses recognized on the sale of securities during this period in either 2011 or 2010.  Other-than-temporary impairment losses were recognized on securities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 of $193,000 and $577,000, respectively.
 
Certain investments in debt and marketable equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost.  Total fair value of these investments at March 31, 2011, was $136.0 million, a decrease from $141.3 million at December 31, 2010, which is approximately 50% and 58%, respectively, of the Bank's portfolio.  The Bank has continued to see an improvement since year-end due to increased market values.
 
Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities, other than those discussed below, are temporary.
 
Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.
 
 
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The following tables show our investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Available for Sale
                                   
Mortgage-backed securities
                                   
Government sponsored agencies
  $ 68,048     $ (1,542 )   $ -     $ -     $ 68,048     $ (1,542 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                                               
Government sponsored agencies
    58,286       (1,049 )     -       -       58,286       (1,049 )
Federal agencies
    3,938       (59 )     -       -       3,938       (59 )
Municipals
    1,089       (186 )     -       -       1,089       (186 )
Corporate obligations
    -       -       2,924       (3,789 )     2,924       (3,789 )
Marketable equity securities
    -       -       1,711       (19 )     1,711       (19 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 131,361     $ (2,836 )   $ 4,635     $ (3,808 )   $ 135,996     $ (6,644 )

   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Available for Sale
                                   
Mortgage-backed securities
                                   
Government sponsored agencies
  $ 69,971     $ (1,818 )   $ -     $ -     $ 69,971     $ (1,818 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                                               
Government sponsored agencies
    58,466       (1,642 )     -       -       58,466       (1,642 )
Federal agencies
    7,821       (104 )     -       -       7,821       (104 )
Municipals
    661       (11 )     -       -       661       (11 )
Corporate obligations
    -       -       2,645       (4,243 )     2,645       (4,243 )
Marketable equity securities
    -       -       1,702       (21 )     1,702       (21 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 136,919     $ (3,575 )   $ 4,347     $ (4,264 )   $ 141,266     $ (7,839 )
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO)
 
The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in MBSs and CMOs were caused by interest rate changes.  The Company expects to recover the amortized cost basis over the term of the securities.  Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.
 
 
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Corporate Obligations
 
The Company’s unrealized loss on investments in corporate obligations primarily relates to investments in pooled trust preferred securities. The unrealized losses were primarily caused by (a) a decrease in performance and regulatory capital at the underlying banks resulting from exposure to subprime mortgages and (b) a sector downgrade by several industry analysts. The Company currently expects some of the securities to settle at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investment (that is, the Company expects to recover less than the entire amortized cost basis of the security). The Company has recognized a loss equal to the credit loss for these securities, establishing a new, lower amortized cost basis. The credit loss was calculated by comparing expected discounted cash flows based on performance indicators of the underlying assets in the security to the carrying value of the investment. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is likely the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of its new, lower amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, it does not consider the remainder of the investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.
 
MutualBank evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on a quarterly basis. During the quarter ending March 31, 2011, the Bank’s evaluation indicated other-than-temporary impairment of $193,000. Impairment on securities is determined after analyzing the estimated cash flows to be received, underlying collateral and determining the amount of additional losses needed in the individual pools to create a shortfall in interest or principal payments. All trust preferred securities were valued using a discounted cash flow analysis as of March 31, 2011.
 
Other-than-temporary Impairment
 
Upon acquisition of a security, the Company decides whether it is within the scope of the accounting guidance for beneficial interests in securitized financial assets or will be evaluated for impairment under the accounting guidance for investments in debt and equity securities.
 
The accounting guidance for beneficial interests in securitized financial assets provides incremental impairment guidance for a subset of the debt securities within the scope of the guidance for investments in debt and equity securities. For securities where the security is a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Company uses the beneficial interests in securitized financial asset impairment model. Where the security is not a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Company uses the debt and equity securities impairment model.
 
The Company routinely conducts reviews to identify and evaluate each investment security to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred.  Economic models are used to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred on these securities.  While all securities are considered, the securities primarily impacted by other-than-temporary impairment testing are pooled trust preferred securities.  For each pooled trust preferred security in the investment portfolio (including but not limited to those whose fair value is less than their amortized cost basis), an extensive, regular review is conducted to determine if an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred.  Various inputs to the economic models are used to determine if an unrealized loss is other-than-temporary.
 
The Bank’s trust preferred securities valuation was prepared by an independent third party.  The approach to determining fair value involved several steps including:
 
 
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·
Detailed credit and structural evaluation of each piece of collateral in the trust preferred securities;
 
 
·
Collateral performance projections for each piece of collateral in the trust preferred security;
 
 
·
Terms of the trust preferred structure, as laid out in the indenture; and
 
 
·
Discounted cash flow modeling.
 
MutualFirst Financial uses market-based yield indicators as a baseline for determining appropriate discount rates, and then adjusts the resulting discount rates on the basis of its credit and structural analysis of specific trust preferred securities.  The primary focus is on the returns a fixed income investor would require in order to allocate capital on a risk adjusted basis.  There is currently no active market for pooled trust preferred securities; however, the Company looks principally to market yields for stand-alone trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts and insurance companies for which there is an active and liquid market.  The next step is to make a series of adjustments to reflect the differences that exist between these products (both credit and structural) and, most importantly, to reflect idiosyncratic credit performance differences (both actual and projected) between these products and the underlying collateral in the specific trust preferred security.  Importantly, as part of the analysis described above, MutualFirst considers the fact that structured instruments frequently exhibit leverage not present in stand-alone instruments, and make adjustments as necessary to reflect this additional risk.
 
 The default and recovery probabilities for each piece of collateral were formed based on the evaluation of the collateral credit and a review of historical industry default data and current/near-term operating conditions.  For collateral that has already defaulted, the Company assumed no recovery.  For collateral that was in deferral, the Company assumed a recovery of 10% of par for banks, thrifts or other depository institutions, and 15% of par for insurance companies.  Although the Company conservatively assumed that the majority of the deferring collateral continues to defer and eventually defaults, we also recognize there is a possibility that some deferring collateral may become current at some point in the future.
 
 
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Pooled Trust Preferred Securities.MutualFirst Financial, Inc. has a current amortized cost in pooled trust preferred securities of $6.7 million, which had an original par value of $10.3 million.  These securities have a current fair value of $2.9 million.  The following table provides additional information related to the Bank’s investment in trust preferred securities as of March 31, 2011:

Deal
 
Class
 
Original
Par
 
Book
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Realized
Losses 2011
 
Lowest
Rating
 
Number of
Banks/Insurance
Companies Currently
Performing
 
Actual
Deferrals/Defaults (as %
of original collateral)
   
Total Projected
Defaults (as a %
of performing
collateral)a
   
Excess Subordination
(after taking into
account best estimate of
future
deferrals/defaults)b
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                                   
Alesco Preferred Funding IX
  A2A   $ 1,000   $ 897   $ 504   $ 393   $ -  
CCC-
    40     31.04 %     23.51 %     38.03 %
Alesco Preferred Funding XVII
  C1     1,000     -     -     -     100   C     34     38.75 %     30.88 %     0.00 %
Preferred Term Securities XIII
  B1     1,000     812     232     580     25  
Ca
    43     33.57 %     25.44 %     0.00 %
Preferred Term Securities XVIII
  C     1,000     909     339     570     -  
Ca
    53     23.08 %     14.00 %     4.68 %
Preferred Term Securities XXVII
  C1     1,000     704     167     537     -   C     34     27.07 %     23.50 %     0.00 %
U.S. Capital Funding I
  B1     3,000     2,891     1,367     1,524     -  
Caa1
    35     12.92 %     14.04 %     4.10 %
U.S. Capital Funding III
  B1     1,000     500     315     185     -   C     31     26.22 %     17.48 %     0.00 %
U.S. Capital Funding V
  B1     1,300     -     -     -     68   C     21     55.06 %     39.12 %     0.00 %
                                                                     
Total
      10,300   6,713   2,924   3,789   $ 193                                  

(a)
A 10% recovery is applied to all projected defaults.  A 15% recovery is applied to all projected insurance defaults.  No recovery is applied to current defaults.
(b)
Excess subordination represents the additional defaults in excess of both current and projected defaults that the CDO can absorb before the bond experiences any credit impairment. Excess subordinated percentage is calculated by (a) determining what percentage of defaults a deal can experience before the bond has credit impairment, and (b) subtracting from this default breakage percentage both total current and expected future default percentages.
 
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Credit Losses Recognized on Investments
 
Certain debt securities have experienced fair value deterioration due to credit losses, as well as due to other market factors, but are not otherwise other-than-temporarily impaired.
 
The following table provides information about debt securities for which only a credit loss was recognized in income and other losses are recorded in other comprehensive income.
 
   
Accumulated Credit Losses
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Credit losses on debt securities held
           
Beginning of year
  $ (4,746 )   $ (3,905 )
Additions related to increases in previously recognized other-than-temporary losses for the three months ended
    (193 )     (577 )
                 
As of March 31,
  $ (4,939 )   $ (4,482 )
 
Note 5:  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related taxes for the three months ended March 31 were as follows:
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale
  $ 2,310     $ 1,332  
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income
    (580 )     (1,261 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative used for cash flow hedges
    60       (134 )
                 
Less reclassification adjustment for realized losses included in income
    119       108  
Other comprehensive income, before tax effect
    1,909       45  
Tax expense
    651       22  
                 
Other comprehensive income
  $ 1,258     $ 23  
 
 
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), included in stockholders’ equity are as follows:
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
  $ (3,049 )   $ (4,172 )
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income
    (580 )     (1,307 )
Net unrealized loss on derivative used for cash flow hedges
    (278 )     (339 )
Net unrealized loss relating to defined benefit plan liability
    (251 )     (251 )
      (4,158 )     (6,069 )
Tax benefit
    (1,428 )     (2,081 )
                 
Net-of-tax amount
  $ (2,730 )   $ (3,988 )
 
Note 6: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

FASB Codification Topic 820 (ASC 820), Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
Level 1 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 
Level 2
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
 
Level 3
Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
 
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
 
 
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Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  The Company uses a third-party provider to provide market prices on its securities.  Level 1 securities include the marketable equity securities.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations, small business administration, marketable equity, municipal, federal agency and certain corporate obligation securities.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include certain corporate obligation securities.
 
Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may apply such techniques as matrix pricing to determine the value of identical or similar investment securities (Level 2). Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique widely used in the banking industry to value investment securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific investment securities but rather relying on investment securities relationship to other benchmark quoted investment securities. Any investment security not valued based upon the methods above are considered Level 3.

The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy used for such fair value measurements:
 
 
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Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
March 31, 2011
                       
Mortgage-backed securities 
                               
Agency
  $ 143,636     $ -     $ 143,636     $ -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                               
Agency
    110,568       -       110,568       -  
Federal agencies
    7,876       -       7,876       -  
Municipals
    3,351       -       3,351       -  
Small Business Administration
    15       -       15       -  
Corporate obligations
    2,924       -       -       2,924  
Marketable equity securities
    1,711       1,711       -       -  
                                 
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 270,081     $ 1,711     $ 265,446     $ 2,924  
                         
December 31, 2010
                       
Mortgage-backed securities
                       
Government sponsored agencies
  $ 118,275     $ -     $ 118,275     $ -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                               
Government sponsored agencies
    112,224       -       112,224       -  
Federal agencies
    7,821       -       7,821       -  
Municipals
    2,482       -       2,482       -  
Small Business Administration
    16       -       16       -  
Corporate obligations
    2,645       -       -       2,645  
Marketable equity securities
    1,702       1,702       -       -  
                                 
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 245,165     $ 1,702     $ 240,818     $ 2,645  
 
 
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The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheet using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 2,645     $ 2,539  
                 
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses
               
Included in net income
    (193 )     (393 )
Included in other comprehensive loss
    454       (272 )
Purchases, issuances and settlements
    18       17  
Transfers in/out of Level 3
    -       -  
                 
Ending balance
  $ 2,924     $ 1,891  
                 
Total gains or losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date
  $ (193 )   $ (393 )
 
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
 
From time to time, certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or a write-down occurring during the period.  The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for certain assets that are recorded at fair value.
 
Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)
 
Loans for which it is probable that Mutual will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment.  Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value include using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans.
 
If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized.  This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.
 
Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.
 
 
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Other Real Estate Owned
 
The fair value of real estate is generally determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis.
 
Other real estate owned is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets  measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy used for such fair value measurements:
 
         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
March 31, 2011
                       
Impaired loans
  $ 8,154     $ -     $ -     $ 8,154  
Other real estate owned
    811       -       -       811  
                                 
December 31, 2010
                               
Impaired loans
  $ 15,204     $ -     $ -     $ 15,204  
Other real estate owned
    1,030       -       -       1,030  

 
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The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not carried at fair value in the consolidated condensed balance sheets as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, are as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 78,711     $ 78,711     $ 26,821     $ 26,821  
Loans held for sale
    925       957       10,483       10,483  
Loans
    949,846       966,186       978,901       997,018  
Stock in FHLB
    16,682       16,682       16,682       16,682  
Interest receivable
    4,370       4,370       4,627       4,627  
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Deposits
  $ 1,174,459     $ 1,126,818     $ 1,121,569     $ 1,080,131  
FHLB advances
    114,769       118,866       128,537       133,258  
Other borrowings
    12,981       13,884       13,167       14,067  
Interest payable
    964       964       995       995  
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    2,745       2,745       1,661       1,661  

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments listed above:
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates carrying value.
 
Interest-Bearing Deposits - The fair value of interest-bearing deposits approximates carrying value.
 
Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities - Fair values are based on quoted market prices and third party analysis.
 
 Loans Held For Sale - Fair values are based on current investor purchase commitments.
 
Loans - The fair value for loans is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
 
FHLB Stock - Fair value of FHLB stock is based on the price at which it may be resold to the FHLB.
 
Interest Receivable/Payable - The fair values of interest receivable/payable approximate carrying values.
 
Deposits - The fair values of noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings accounts are equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date.  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on such time deposits.
 
 
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Federal Home Loan Bank Advances - The fair value of these borrowings are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation, based on current rates for similar debt for periods comparable to the remaining terms to maturity of these advances.
 
Other Borrowings - The fair value of other borrowings are estimated using a discount calculation based on current rates.
 
Advances by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance - The fair value approximates carrying value.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Commitments - Commitments include commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans, commitments to sell mortgage loans, and standby letters of credit and are generally of a short-term nature.  The fair values of such commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.  The fair value of commitments is immaterial.
 
 
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Note 7: Loans
Categories of loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 include:
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Commercial
           
Real estate
  $ 204,908     $ 199,517  
Construction and development
    31,576       49,803  
Other
    60,001       64,611  
      296,485       313,931  
                 
Residential Mortgage
               
One- to four- family
    453,033       458,019  
                 
Consumer loans
               
Auto
    14,902       16,047  
Residential
    99,415       103,566  
Boat/RVs
    97,096       102,015  
Other
    7,296       6,157  
      218,709       227,785  
Total loans
    968,227       999,735  
                 
Undisbursed loans in process
    (5,147 )     (7,212 )
Unamortized deferred loan costs, net
    2,563       2,750  
Allowance for loan losses
    (15,797 )     (16,372 )
Net loans
  $ 949,846     $ 978,901  
 
Nonaccrual Loan and Past Due Loans.  Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due.  The accrual of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection.  Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan.  In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.
 
All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income.  The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual.  Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
 
 
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Non-accrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Commercial
           
Real Estate
  $ 3,252     $ 6,040  
Construction and development
    7,081       7,399  
Other
    1,032       1,019  
Residential Mortgage
    10,768       12,012  
Consumer
               
Real estate
    1,894       2,716  
Auto
    31       16  
Boat/RV
    775       870  
Other
    158       111  
                 
    $ 24,991     $ 30,183  
 
An age analysis of Company’s past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of March 31, 2011and December 31, 2010 is as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater
Than 90
Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
Receivable
   
Total Loans
> 90 Days
and
Accruing
 
Commercial
                                         
Real Estate
  $ 3,663     $ -     $ 3,252     $ 6,915     $ 197,993     $ 204,908     $ -  
Construction and development
    184       -       7,081       7,265       24,311       31,576       -  
Other
    4,344       56       1,032       5,432       54,569       60,001       -  
Residential Mortgage
    10,530       2,018       10,768       23,316       429,717       453,033       -  
Consumer
                                                       
Real estate
    1,728       310       1,894       3,932       95,483       99,415       -  
Auto
    128       45       31       204       14,698       14,902       -  
Boat/RV
    2,120       1,047       775       3,942       93,154       97,096       -  
Other
    41       79       158       278       7,018       7,296       -  
                                                         
    $ 22,738     $ 3,555     $ 24,991     $ 51,284     $ 916,943     $ 968,227     $ -  

 
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December 31, 2010
 
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater
Than 90
Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
Receivable
   
Total Loans >
90 Days and
Accruing
 
Commercial
                                         
Real Estate
  $ 1,883     $ 139     $ 6,040     $ 8,062     $ 191,455     $ 199,517     $ -  
Construction and development
    398       205       7,399       8,002       41,801       49,803       -  
Other
    4,067       173       1,019       5,259       59,352       64,611       -  
Residential Mortgage
    10,386       4,367       13,461       28,214       429,805       458,019       1,449  
Consumer
                                                       
Real estate
    1,920       1,754       2,755       6,429       97,137       103,566       39  
Auto
    157       74       21       252       15,795       16,047       4  
Boat/RV
    3,215       957       924       5,096       96,919       102,015       54  
Other
    281       60       110       451       5,706       6,157       -  
                                                         
    $ 22,307     $ 7,729     $ 31,729     $ 61,765     $ 937,970     $ 999,735     $ 1,546  
 
Impaired Loans.  Loans are considered impaired in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan.  Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans but also include loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties.  These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.
 
 
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The following tables present impaired loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 and year ended December 31, 2010.
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Recorded
Balance
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Specific
Allowance
   
Average
Investment in
Impaired
Loans
   
Interest Income
Recognized
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
                             
Commercial
                             
Real Estate
  $ 1,753     $ 2,500     $ -     $ 3,920     $ 16  
Construction and development
    4,933       7,787       -       5,892       9  
Other
    756       756       -       759       -  
Residential Mortgage
    5,716       7,509       -       6,155       41  
                                         
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
                                       
Commercial
                                       
Real Estate
    2,714       5,314       620       5,319       82  
Construction and development
    4,055       8,294       788       4,155       32  
Other
    -       -       -       -       -  
Residential Mortgage
    508       508       68       508       5  
                                         
Total
                                       
Commercial
  $ 14,211     $ 24,651     $ 1,408     $ 20,045     $ 139  
Residential
  $ 6,224     $ 8,017     $ 68     $ 6,663     $ 46  
 
 
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December 31, 2010
 
   
Recorded
Balance
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Specific
Allowance
   
Average
Investment in
Impaired
Loans
   
Interest Income
Recognized
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance
                             
Commercial
                             
Real Estate
  $ 5,222     $ 5,699     $ -     $ 3,826     $ 137  
Construction and development
    2,241       2,441       -       2,390       27  
Other
    762       762       -       388       12  
Residential Mortgage
    6,419       6,419       -       4,580       183  
                                         
Loans with a specific valuation allowance
                                       
Commercial
                                       
Real Estate
    5,324       5,724       515       5,395       329  
Construction and development
    6,760       6,760       825       4,238       226  
Other
    -       -       -                  
Residential Mortgage
    509       509       69       128       -  
                                         
Total
                                       
Commercial
  $ 20,309     $ 21,386     $ 1,340     $ 16,237     $ 731  
Residential
  $ 6,928     $ 6,928     $ 69     $ 4,708     $ 183  
 
The following information presents the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
Commercial Loan Grades
 
Definition of Loan Grades.  Loan grades are numbered 1 through 8.  Grades 1-4 are "pass" credits, grade 5 [Special Mention] loans are "criticized" assets, and grades 6 [Substandard], 7 [Doubtful] and 8 [Loss] are "classified" assets.  The use and application of these grades by the Bank will be uniform and shall conform to the Bank's policy and OTS regulatory definitions.
 
Pass.  Pass credits are loans in grades prime through fair.  These are at least considered to be credits with acceptable risks and would be granted in the normal course of lending operations.
 
Special Mention.  Special mention credits have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the credits or in the institution’s credit position at some future date.  If weaknesses cannot be identified, classifying as special mention is not appropriate.  Special mention credits are NOT adversely classified and do NOT expose the institution to sufficient risk to warrant an adverse classification.  No apparent loss of principal or interest is expected.
 
 
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Substandard.  Credits which are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged.  Financial statements normally reveal some or all of the following:  poor trends, lack of earnings and cash flow, excessive debt, lack of liquidity, and the absence of creditor protection.  Credits so classified must have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss of the deficiencies are not corrected.
 
Doubtful.  An  extension of credit “doubtful” has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.  The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the asset, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined.  Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition, or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral, and refinancing plans.  A Doubtful classification for an entire credit should be avoided when collection of a specific portion appears highly probable with the adequately secured portion graded Substandard.  
 
Retail Loan Grades
 
Pass.  Pass credits are loans that are currently performing as agreed and are not troubled debt restructurings.
 
Substandard.  Substandard credits are loans that have reason to be considered to have a well defined weakness and placed on non-accrual.  This would include all retail loans over 90 days and troubled debt restructurings which were delinquent at the time of modification.
 
 
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March 31, 2011
 
Commercial Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile
 
Internal Rating
 
Real estate
   
Construction and
Development
   
Other
 
                   
Pass
  $ 176,442     $ 9,348     $ 51,757  
Special Mention
    10,599       7,106       4,913  
Substandard
    16,387       15,089       2,450  
Doubtful
    1,941       33       881  
                         
Total
  $ 205,369     $ 31,576     $ 60,001  

Retail Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile
 
   
Mortgage
   
Consumer
 
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Auto
   
Boat/RV
   
Other
 
                               
Pass
  $ 436,818     $ 96,916     $ 14,790     $ 95,741     $ 7,144  
Substandard
    16,215       2,499       112       1,355       152  
                                         
Total
  $ 453,033     $ 99,415     $ 14,902     $ 97,096     $ 7,296  
 
December 31, 2010
 
Commercial Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile
 
Internal Rating
 
Real estate
   
Construction and
Development
   
Other
 
                   
Pass
  $ 168,855     $ 22,046     $ 56,587  
Special Mention
    9,934       10,313       5,471  
Substandard
    18,190       17,411       1,665  
Doubtful
    2,538       33       888  
                         
Total
  $ 199,517     $ 49,803     $ 64,611  

Retail Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile
 
   
Mortgage
         
Consumer
       
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Auto
   
Boat/RV
   
Other
 
                               
Pass
  $ 440,296     $ 99,041     $ 16,031     $ 101,097     $ 5,977  
Substandard
    17,723       4,525       16       918       180  
                                         
Total
  $ 458,019     $ 103,566     $ 16,047     $ 102,015     $ 6,157  
 
Allowance for Loan Losses.  We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements, including the general allowance and specific allowances for identified problem loans and portfolio segments.  In addition, the allowance incorporates the results of measuring impaired loans as provided in FASB ASC 310, Receivables.  These accounting standards prescribe the measurement methods, income recognition and disclosures related to impaired loans.
 
 
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The general allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans based on the internal risk evaluation of such loans or pools of loans. Changes in risk evaluations of both performing and nonperforming loans affect the amount of the general allowance. Loss factors are based on our historical loss experience as well as on significant factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.
 
The appropriateness of the allowance is reviewed by management based upon its evaluation of then-existing economic and business conditions affecting our key lending areas and other conditions, such as credit quality trends (including trends in non-performing loans expected to result from existing conditions), collateral values, loan volumes and concentrations, specific industry conditions within portfolio segments and recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio that existed as of the balance sheet date and the impact that such conditions were believed to have had on the collectability of the loan.  Senior management reviews these conditions quarterly in discussions with our senior credit officers.  To the extent that any of these conditions is evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s estimate of the effect of such condition may be reflected as a specific allowance applicable to such credit or portfolio segment.  Where any of these conditions is not evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s evaluation of the loss related to this condition is reflected in the general allowance for loan losses.  The evaluation of the inherent loss with respect to these conditions is subject to a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem credits or portfolio segments.
 
The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates of losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  Actual losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts.  Our methodology as described permits adjustments to any loss factor used in the computation of the general allowance in the event that, in management’s judgment, significant factors which affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date are not reflected in the loss factors.  By assessing the probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis, we are able to adjust specific and inherent loss estimates based upon any more recent information that has become available.  Due to the loss of numerous manufacturing jobs in the communities we serve during recent years, including 2010, and the increase in higher risk loans, like consumer and commercial loans, as a percentage of total loans, management has concluded that our allowance for loan losses should be greater than historical loss experience and specifically identified losses would otherwise indicate.
 
 
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The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the period ended March 31, 2011 and year ended December 31, 2011.  Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses on other segments.
 
    
March 31, 2011
 
   
Commercial
   
Mortgage
   
Consumer
 
   
Real Estate
   
Other
   
Construction and
Development
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Auto
   
Boat/RV
   
Other
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                                     
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 7,097     $ 1,717     $ 1,310     $ 2,212     $ 1,616     $ 250     $ 2,008     $ 162     $ 16,372  
Provision charged to expense
    50       -       2,600       1,300       -       10       210       30       4,200  
Losses charged off
    249       79       2,945       1,361       1       8       374       55       5,072  
Recoveries
    -       -       -       44       1       2       244       6       297  
Balance, end of period
  $ 6,898     $ 1,638     $ 965     $ 2,195     $ 1,616     $ 254     $ 2,088     $ 143     $ 15,797  
                                                                         
Ending balance:
                                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 465     $ -     $ 943     $ 68     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,476  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 6,433     $ 1,638     $ 22     $ 2,127     $ 1,616     $ 253     $ 2,069     $ 163     $ 14,321  
                                                                         
Loans:
                                                                       
Ending balance
                                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 4,467     $ 756     $ 8,988     $ 6,224     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 20,435  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 201,043     $ 59,245     $ 18,639     $ 445,984     $ 99,415     $ 14,902     $ 97,096     $ 7,296     $ 943,620  
 
 
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December 31, 2010
 
   
Commercial
   
Mortgage
   
Consumer
 
   
Real Estate
   
Other
   
Construction and
Development
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Auto
   
Boat/RV
   
Other
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                                     
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 7,072     $ 1,721     $ 1,210     $ 2,359     $ 1,588     $ 207     $ 2,144     $ 113     $ 16,414  
Provision charged to expense
    1,300       180       300       2,900       940       86       1,100       244       7,050  
Losses charged off
    1,343       209       200       3,345       914       62       1,339       880       8,292  
Recoveries
    68       25       -       298       2       19       103       685       1,200  
Balance, end of period
  $ 7,097     $ 1,717     $ 1,310     $ 2,212     $ 1,616     $ 250     $ 2,008     $ 162     $ 16,372  
                                                                         
Ending balance:
                                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 515     $ -     $ 825     $ 69     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,409  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 6,582     $ 1,717     $ 485     $ 2,143     $ 1,616     $ 250     $ 2,008     $ 162     $ 14,963  
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                                         
Loans:
                                                                       
Ending balance
                                                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 10,546     $ 762     $ 9,001     $ 6,928     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 27,237  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 188,971     $ 63,849     $ 40,802     $ 451,091     $ 103,566     $ 16,047     $ 102,015     $ 6,157     $ 972,498  
 
 
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Information on non-performing assets, including restructured loans, is provided below:
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Non-performing assets
           
Non-accrual loans
  $ 24,991     $ 25,539  
Accruing loans 90 days + past due
    -       -  
Restructured loans
    4,829       1,833  
Total non-performing loans
    29,820       27,372  
Real estate owned
    8,096       6,762  
Other repossessed assets
    1,070       2,027  
Non-performing securities
    -       100  
Total non-performing assets
  $ 38,986     $ 36,261  

Note 8: Borrowings

Other borrowings decreased $187,000 in the first quarter of 2011.  These other borrowings consisted of a note from First Tennessee Bank, N.A. of $9.0 million and a subordinated debenture of $3.9 million.

As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in violation of a debt covenant with First Tennessee Bank, N.A. due to the loss in the first quarter.  This does allow First Tennessee Bank, N.A. to call the note at any time; however management has made them aware of the situation and is confident that they do not intend to do so at this time. In a case where the note was called we would either look for other financing or request approval for a dividend from our regulator.
 
Item 2:  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
General

MutualFirst Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), was organized in September 1999.  On December 29, 1999, it acquired the common stock of MutualBank (“Mutual” or the “Bank”) upon the conversion of Mutual from a federal mutual savings bank to a federal stock savings bank.
 
Mutual was originally organized in 1889 and currently conducts its business from thirty-two full service financial centers located in Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Kosciusko, Randolph, St. Joseph and Wabash counties, Indiana, with its main office located in Muncie.   Mutual also has trust offices in Carmel and Crawfordsville, Indiana and a loan origination office in New Buffalo, Michigan.  Mutual’s principal business consists of attracting deposits from the general public and originating fixed and variable rate loans secured primarily by first mortgage liens on residential and commercial real estate, consumer goods, and business assets.  Mutual’s deposit accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to applicable limits.
 
 
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Mutual subsidiaries include, Mutual Federal Investment Company (“MFIC”) and Mishawaka Financial Services.  MFIC is a Nevada corporation holding approximately $229 million in investments.  MFIC currently owns one subsidiary, Mutual Federal REIT.  The assets of Mutual Federal REIT consist of approximately $75 million in one-to four-family mortgage loans.  Mishawaka Financial Services is engaged in the sale of life and health insurance to customers of the Bank.

The following should be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Company’s December 31, 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Policies

The notes to the consolidated financial statements contain a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies presented on pages 67 to 72 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Certain of these policies are important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain.  Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed assets, mortgage servicing rights and intangible assets.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is a significant estimate that can and does change based on management’s assumptions about specific borrowers and current general economic and business conditions, among other factors.  Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis.  The evaluation by management includes consideration of past loss experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, the current condition and amount of loans outstanding, identified problem loans and the probability of collecting all amounts due.

The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions.  A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of additional losses due to credit and market risk and could create the need for additional loss reserves.

Foreclosed Assets

Foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs.  Management estimates the fair value of the properties based on current appraisal information.  Fair value estimates are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment, market conditions, and real estate market.  A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of a decline in property values and could create the need to write down the properties through current operations.
 
 
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Management recently reviewed the Bank’s processes for foreclosed properties and deemed they are in compliance with regulations and state laws.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) associated with loans originated and sold, where servicing is retained, are capitalized and included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet.  The value of the capitalized servicing rights represents the fair value of the right to service loans in the portfolio.  Critical accounting policies for MSRs relate to the initial valuation and subsequent impairment tests.  The methodology used to determine the valuation of MSRs requires the development and use of a number of estimates, including anticipated principal amortization and prepayments of that principal balance.  Events that may significantly affect the estimates used are changes in interest rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds and the payment performance of the underlying loans.  The carrying value of the MSRs is periodically reviewed for impairment based on a determination of fair value.  For purposes of measuring impairment, the servicing rights are compared to a valuation prepared based on a discounted cash flow methodology, utilizing current prepayment speeds and discount rates.  Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance and is recorded as a reduction in loan servicing fee income.

Intangible Assets

The Company periodically assesses the potential impairment of its core deposit intangible.  If actual external conditions and future operating results differ from the Company’s judgments, impairment and/or increased amortization charges may be necessary to reduce the carrying value of these assets to the appropriate value.   

Securities

Under FASB Codification Topic 320 (ASC 320), Investments-Debt and Equity Securities, investment securities must be classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading.  Management determines the appropriate classification at the time of purchase. The classification of securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and the Company has the ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income.

The fair values of the Company’s securities are generally determined by reference to quoted prices from reliable independent sources utilizing observable inputs. Certain of the Company’s fair values of securities are determined using models whose significant value drivers or assumptions are unobservable and are significant to the fair value of the securities. These models are utilized when quoted prices are not available for certain securities or in markets where trading activity has slowed or ceased. When quoted prices are not available and are not provided by third party pricing services, management judgment is necessary to determine fair value. As such, fair value is determined using discounted cash flow analysis models, incorporating default rates, estimation of prepayment characteristics and implied volatilities.
 
 
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The Company evaluates securities on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic conditions warrant additional evaluations, for determining if an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) exists pursuant to guidelines established in ASC 320.  In evaluating the possible impairment of securities, consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial conditions and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the ability and intent of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies or government sponsored agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

If management determines that an investment experienced an OTTI, management must then determine the amount of the OTTI to be recognized in earnings.  For investments in debt securities, if management does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period loss, the OTTI will be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors.  The amount of OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings.  The amount of the OTTI related to other factors will be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.  The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings will become the new amortized cost basis of the investment.  If management intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss, the OTTI will be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date.  Any recoveries related to the value of these securities are recorded as an unrealized gain (as other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity) and not recognized in income until the security is ultimately sold.

For our investment in marketable equity securities, management evaluates the severity and duration of the impairment and the near term prospects of the issuer in our consideration of whether the securities are other than temporarily impaired.  Based upon that evaluation the Company does not consider our equity securities to be other than temporarily impaired.  If other than temporary impairment is identified that impairment is recognized in earnings.

The Company from time to time may dispose of an impaired security in response to asset/liability management decisions, future market movements, business plan changes, or if the net proceeds can be reinvested at a rate of return that is expected to recover the loss within a reasonable period of time.
 
 
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Income Tax Accounting

We file a consolidated federal income tax return.  The provision for income taxes is based upon income in our consolidated financial statements, rather than amounts reported on our income tax return.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect of a change in tax rates on our deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.

Forward Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains statements which constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements may appear in a number of places in this Form 10-Q and include statements regarding the intent, belief, outlook, estimate or expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers primarily with respect to future events and the future financial performance of the Company.  Readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements as a result of various factors.  The accompanying information contained in this Form 10-Q identifies important factors that could cause such differences.  These factors include changes in interest rates; the loss of deposits and loan demand to competitors; substantial changes in financial markets; changes in real estate values and the real estate market; or regulatory changes.

The Company does not undertake – and specifically disclaims any obligation – to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Overview

The Company’s results of operations depend primarily on the level of net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and costs incurred with respect to interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and borrowings. The structure of our interest-earning assets versus the structure of interest-bearing liabilities along with the shape of the yield curve has a direct impact on our net interest income.
 
 
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Historically, our interest-earning assets have been longer term in nature (i.e., fixed-rate mortgage loans) and interest-bearing liabilities have been shorter term (i.e., certificates of deposit, regular savings accounts, etc.). This structure would generally impact net interest income favorably in a decreasing rate environment, assuming a normally shaped yield curve, as the rates on interest-bearing liabilities would decrease more rapidly than rates on the interest-earning assets.  Conversely, in an increasing rate environment, assuming a normally shaped yield curve, net interest income would be generally impacted unfavorably as rates on interest-earning assets would increase at a slower rate than rates on interest-bearing liabilities.  The interest rate risk exposure has been reduced due to changes in the loan composition, by increasing the percentage of loans with adjustable rates and reducing the average duration of the loan portfolio.  This decline in Mutual’s liability sensitive exposure should provide for less net portfolio value volatility with future rate movements.

It has been the Company’s strategic objective to change the repricing structure of its interest-earning assets from longer term to shorter term to better match the structure of our interest-bearing liabilities, and thereby reduce the impact interest rate changes have on our net interest income.  Historically, strategies employed to accomplish this objective have been to increase the origination of variable rate commercial loans and shorter term consumer loans and to sell longer term mortgage loans. The percentage of consumer and commercial loans to total loans has increased from 44% at the end of 2004 to 53% as of March 31, 2011.  As we continue to increase our investment in business-related loans, which are considered to entail greater risks than one-to four- family residential loans, in order to help offset the pressure on our net interest margin, our provision for loan losses has increased to reflect this increased risk.  On the liability side of the balance sheet, the Company is employing strategies to increase the balance of core deposit accounts, such as low cost checking and money market accounts. The percentage of core deposits to total deposits was 42% at March 31, 2011, compared to 36% at the end of 2004.  The remaining total deposits are mostly retail certificates of deposit, which continue to provide stable funding for the Company.  These are ongoing strategies that are dependent on current market conditions and competition.

During the first three months of 2011, in keeping with its strategic objective to reduce interest rate risk exposure, the Company also sold $16.9 million of long term fixed rate loans that were originated as held for sale, which reduced potential earning assets and therefore had a negative impact on net interest income.  The negative impact was offset by recognizing a gain on the sale of these loans of $92,000.

Another important source of revenue for the Company is non-interest income.  Non-interest income is primarily made up of recurring income from service fee income on checking accounts and commissions from the Company’s trust and brokerage business.  Non-interest income also includes gains on sale of loans and investments and increases in cash surrender value of life insurance.  Overall, the Company continues to anticipate less service fee income off of checking accounts than in previous periods due to continued regulations.  The Company’s trust business is a source of recurring revenue that may increase or decrease partially dependent on movement in the stock market.  The Company’s objective is to increase non-interest income by growing its trust and wealth management area, but in the short run non-interest expense may increase as proper infrastructure is put in place to support a higher level of non-interest income.
 
 
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Financial Condition

Assets increased $40.3 million as of March 31, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010, primarily due to the increase in cash and cash equivalents and investments securities by $76.8 million.  The increase in investment securities were in shorter term government agency mortgage backed securities and the increase was primarily due to decreased loan balances and increased deposits.  Loans, including loans held for sale, decreased $39.2 million as loan demand was weak in all loan segments in the first quarter of 2011.

Assets totaled $1.4 billion at March 31, 2011, an increase from December 31, 2010 of $40.3 million, or 2.9%. Gross loans, excluding loans held for sale, decreased $29.6 million, or 3.0%.  Consumer loans decreased $9.1 million, or 4.0%, commercial loans decreased $17.4 million, or 5.6%, and residential mortgage loans held in the portfolio decreased $3.1 million, or 0.7%. Residential mortgage loans held for sale decreased $9.6 million and mortgage loans sold during the first three months of 2011 totaled $16.9 million compared to $14.3 million sold during the first three months of last year. The decrease in consumer lending was a result of pay-downs and decreased loan demand.  The decrease in commercial loans was a result of commercial loans paying down weak loan demand, and charge-offs of $3.3 million in the first three months of 2011.  Mortgage loan balances continue to decline as the Bank has sold a majority of its fixed rate production.  Cash and cash equivalents increased $51.9 million primarily due to the current liquidity made available to the Bank with increased deposits.  Investment securities available for sale increased $24.9 million, or 10.2% as excess cash was used to purchase investments.

Allowance for loan losses decreased by $575,000 to $15.8 million as of March 31, 2011 primarily due to $4.8 million in net charge offs, or 1.94% of loans on an annualized basis, offset by a provision of $4.2 million.  A majority of the $4.8 million in net charge offs were previously identified as problem loans and reserves had been established for those loans.  The charge-offs were taken after updated appraisals were obtained in the late first quarter and early second quarter which  indicated continued decline of market values for commercial and mortgage real estate loans.  The $4.8 million in charge-offs included $2.9 million in construction and development loans, $328,000 in commercial real estate loans, $1.3 in mortgage loans and $185,000 in consumer loans.  This compared to net charge offs for the first quarter of 2010 of $1.3 million, or .49% of total loans on an annualized basis.  The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans as of March 31, 2011 decreased to 52.99% compared to 60.77% as of March 31, 2010, but increased from 42.16% on a linked quarter basis.  The allowance for loan losses to total loans as of March 31, 2011 was 1.64%, an increase from 1.59% as of March 31, 2010 and the same as December 31, 2010.
 
 
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Total deposits were $1.2 billion at March 31, 2011 an increase of $52.9 million, or 4.7% from December 31, 2010. This increase was due to increases in core deposits of $40.4 million and increases in certificates of deposit of $12.5 million.  The increase in deposits is a result of customers seeking safety and stability and the Bank’s ability to meet customers’ needs.  Total borrowings decreased $14.0 million to $127.7 million at March 31, 2011 from $141.7 million at December 31, 2010 as the Bank utilized excess liquidity to pay down maturing FHLB advances.
 
Stockholders’ equity was $131.0 million at March 31, 2011, a decrease of $168,000 from December 31, 2010. The decrease was due primarily to a net loss of $693,000, dividend payments of $419,000 to common shareholders and $405,000 to preferred shareholders.  The net loss and dividend payments were partially offset by increases in unrealized gains on securities of $1.2 million.  The Company’s tangible book value per share as of March 31, 2011 increased to $13.51 compared to $13.49 as of December 31, 2010 and tangible common equity ratio was 6.72% as of March 31, 2011 compared to 6.93% as of December 31, 2010.  The decrease in tangible common equity ratio was primarily due to the $40.3 million of growth in total assets.  The Bank’s risk-based capital ratio was well in excess of “well-capitalized” levels as defined by all regulatory standards as of March 31, 2011.

Comparison of the Operating Results

Net interest income before the provision for loan losses decreased $174,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.  The decrease was a result of the decline in the net interest margin from 3.18% in the first quarter of 2010 to 3.14% in the first quarter of 2011 and the decline in average earning assets of $4.0 million.    On a linked basis, net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $93,000 as net interest margin increased by 4 basis points; however average earning assets declined by $3.2 million.

The provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2011 increased to $4.2 million compared to $1.5 million during last year’s comparable period.  The increase was primarily due to net charge offs of $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2011.  The charge offs were for previously identified problem loans that were mostly collateralized by real estate.  Non-performing loans to total loans at March 31, 2011 were 3.09% compared to 3.90% at December 31, 2010.  This decrease in non-performing loans was in all segments of our portfolio; however this decrease was primarily due to a decrease in restructured loans and in one-to four-family residential loans.  Non-performing assets to total assets were 2.69% at March 31, 2011 compared to 3.20% at December 31, 2010.
 
 
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The following is a summary of changes in non-interest income:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
  
 
3/31/2011
   
3/31/2010
   
Change
   
Change
 
Non-Interest Income
                               
Service fee income
  $ 1,604     $ 1,740     $ (136 )     -7.8 %
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of securities
    74       285       (211 )     -74.0 %
Equity in losses of limited partnerships
    (34 )     (127 )     93       -73.2 %
Commissions
    951       942       9       1.0 %
Net gains on sales of loans
    92       354       (262 )     -74.0 %
Net servicing fees
    27       37       (10 )     -27.0 %
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    351       383       (32 )     -8.4 %
Loss on sale of other real estate and repossessed assets
    (274 )     (213 )     (61 )     28.6 %
Net other-than-temporary losses on securities
    (193 )     (577 )     384       -66.6 %
Other income
    49       103       (54 )     -52.4 %
                                 
Total Non-Interest Income
  $ 2,647     $ 2,927     $ (280 )     -9.6 %

Non-interest income for the first quarter of 2011 was $2.6 million a decrease of $280,000 compared to the first quarter of 2010.  Regulatory changes on overdrafts in July of 2010 resulted in the Company’s reduced service charges on deposit accounts by $136,000 in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.  The weak loan demand has also resulted in fewer opportunities for loan sales and a reduction of $262,000 in gain compared to the first quarter of 2010.  The investment portfolio provided $173,000 more in non-interest income as other-than-temporary impairment charges were reduced by $384,000.  This improvement was offset by a reduction in gain on investment sales of $211,000 when comparing the first quarter of 2011 with 2010.

The following is a summary of changes in non-interest expense:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
  
 
3/31/2011
   
3/31/2010
   
Change
   
Change
 
Non-Interest Expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 5,523     $ 5,336     $ 187       3.5 %
Net occupancy expenses
    675       661       14       2.1 %
Equipment expenses
    481       485       (4 )     -0.8 %
Data processing fees
    401       411       (10 )     -2.4 %
Automated teller machine
    307       279       28       10.0 %
Deposit insurance
    508       446       62       13.9 %
Professional fees
    360       342       18       5.3 %
Advertising and promotion
    300       298       2       0.7 %
Software subscriptions and publications
    318       397       (79 )     -19.9 %
Intangible amortization
    309       353       (44 )     -12.5 %
Repossessed assets expense
    161       254       (93 )     -36.6 %
Other expenses
    858       859       (1 )     -0.1 %
                                 
Total Non-Interest Expense
  $ 10,201     $ 10,121     $ 80       0.8 %
 
 
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Non-interest expense increased $80,000 when comparing the first quarter of 2011 with that of 2010.  Salaries and benefits increased by $187,000 in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.  This increase was primarily due to less compensation deferrals because of decreased loan production and significant increases in unemployment taxes paid to local and federal governments during the first part of the year.  The increased deposit base also increased federal deposit insurance premiums by $62,000 in the first quarter of 2011 when compared to the first quarter 2010.  Software subscriptions and maintenance and repossessed assets expense decreased in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 to partially offset some of the increases in non-interest expense.

Income tax expense decreased $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.  The effective tax rate decreased to (51.8%) from 24.1% due to a decrease in taxable income when comparing the quarter ended March 2011 to March 2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The standard measure of liquidity for savings associations is the ratio of cash and eligible investments to a certain percentage of the net-withdrawable savings accounts and borrowings due within one year.  As of March 31, 2011, Mutual had liquid assets of $317.1 million and a liquidity ratio of 26.53% compared to 22.44% at December 31, 2010. This elevated level of liquidity is primarily a result of increased cash and investment portfolio due to the growth in deposits in the first three months of 2011.  Higher levels of liquidity do not generate as much income as loans, in general; however, management believes it is prudent to have additional liquidity at this time.  The liquidity ratio will fluctuate throughout the year as excess liquidity is used to originate loans and pay down FHLB advances as they mature.  The Company believes the current available liquidity will be sufficient to meet the needs of the Company throughout 2011.

Mutual continues to maintain capital ratios which exceed “well-capitalized” levels as defined pursuant to all regulatory standards as of March 31, 2011.  Mutual’s current total regulatory capital ratios as of March 31, 2011 are core capital, 8.86%; Tier I risk-based capital, 12.86%; and total risk-based capital, 14.11%.  This is compared to the December 31, 2010 ratios of: core capital, 9.18%; Tier I risk-based capital, 12.54%; and total risked-based capital, 13.79%.  Risk-based capital improved from December 31, 2010 due to changes in the balance sheet that reduced risk-weighted assets.

ITEM 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Presented below as of March 31, 2011 and 2010, is an analysis of Mutual’s interest rate risk as measured by changes in Mutual’s net portfolio value (“NPV”) assuming an instantaneous and sustained parallel shift in the yield curve, in 100 basis point increments.

March 31, 2011

Net Portfolio Value

Changes 
                     
NPV as % of PV of Assets
 
In Rates
   
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
                                 
+300
bp      172,991       -28,058       -14 %     12.68 %     -109 bp
+200
bp     185,160       -15,889       -8 %     13.26 %     -51 bp
+100
bp     195,300       -5,749       -3 %     13.67 %     -10 bp
0
bp     201,049                       13.77 %        
-100
bp     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)
-200
bp     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)
-300
bp     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)

March 31, 2010

Net Portfolio Value

Changes 
                     
NPV as % of PV of Assets
 
In Rates
   
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
                                 
+300
bp      179,826       -21,223       -11 %     12.60 %     -75 bp
+200
bp      191,918       -9,131       -5 %     13.17 %     -19 bp
+100
bp      198,078       -2,971       -1 %     13.34 %     -2 bp
0
bp      202,280                       13.36 %        
-100
bp      n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)
-200
bp      n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)
-300
bp      n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)     n/m (1)
 

n/m(1) - not meaningful because certain market interest rates would be below zero at that level of rate shock.
 
 
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The analysis at March 31, 2011, indicates that there have been no material changes in market interest rates for Mutual’s interest rate sensitivity instruments which would cause a material change in the market risk exposures that effect the quantitative and qualitative risk disclosures as presented in item 7A of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010.  The low level of interest rate risk exposure of Mutual is primarily due to the current structure of the balance sheet and the continuous sale of originated long term fixed-rate loans.

ITEM - 4 Controls and Procedures.

 
(a)
An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a -15(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”), as of March 31, 2011 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company’s senior management as of the end of the period preceding the filing of this quarterly report. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a – 15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud.  A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure is met.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.  Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.  The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
 
 
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The Company intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and to improve its controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that it may discover in the future.  The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Company’s business.  While the Company believes the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve its goal, future events affecting its business may cause the Company to modify its disclosure controls and procedures.
 
 
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PART II. 
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. 
Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A. 
Risk Factors

There are no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Item 2. 
Registered sales of Equity Securities and use of Proceeds

On August 13, 2008 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized management to repurchase an additional 5% of the Company’s outstanding stock, or approximately 350,000 shares.  Information on the shares purchased during the first quarter of 2011 is as follows.

               
Total Number of
   
Maximum Number of
 
               
Shares Purchased
   
Shares that May Yet
 
   
Total Number of
   
Average Price
   
As Part of Publicly
   
Be Purchased
 
   
Shares Purchased
   
Per Share
   
Announced Plan
   
Under the Plan
 
                        330,000 (1)
January 1, 2011 - January 31, 2011
    -       -       -       330,000  
February 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
    -       -       -       330,000  
March 1, 2011 - March 31, 2011
    -       -       -       330,000  
                                 
       -       -       -           
 

(1)  Amount represents the number of shares available to be repurchased under the plan as of December 31, 2010
Note:  Repurchases of stock must be approved by the Treasury while the Company participates in TARP.  No such approval was sought during the period.

Item 3. 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. 
Reserved.

Item 5. 
Other Information.

None.

Item 6. 
Exhibits.
Index to Exhibits
Number
 
Description
     
31.1
 
Rule 13a – 14(a) Certification – Chief Executive Officer
     
31.2
 
Rule 13a – 14(a) Certification – Chief Financial Officer
     
32
 
Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to U. S. C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2003.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

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

   
MutualFirst Financial, Inc.
     
Date: May 16, 2011
By:  /s/  
David W. Heeter
   
David W. Heeter
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: May 16, 2011
By:  /s/
Christopher D. Cook
   
Christopher D. Cook
   
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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