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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

OR

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File No. 333-169432

 

 

Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   27-3939016

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

5710 Eastman Avenue, Midland, Michigan   48640
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   Zip Code

(989) 631-4280

(Registrant’s telephone number)

N/A

(Former name or former address, 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 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 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    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

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.01 per share, as of August 11, 2011, was 2,507,500.

 

 

 


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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

Index

 

         Page  
Part I. Financial Information   

Item 1.

   Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010     1   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)     2   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)     3   
   Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)     4   
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)     5   

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     22   

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     29   

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures     29   
Part II. Other Information   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings     29   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors     29   

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     29   

Item 3.

   Defaults upon Senior Securities     29   

Item 4.

   [Reserved]     29   

Item 5.

   Other Information     29   

Item 6.

   Exhibits     30   
   Signature Page     31   


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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (Unaudited)        

Assets

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 484      $ 386   

Interest-earning demand deposits

     21,321        48,550   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     21,805        48,936   

Interest-earning time deposits

     25,881        14,931   

Held to maturity securities

     315        388   

Loans held for sale

     341        748   

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $10,138 and $9,775

     243,221        233,291   

Premises and equipment, net

     1,537        1,644   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     4,391        4,609   

Real estate owned

     1,992        2,375   

Accrued interest receivable

     861        851   

Other assets

     5,421        6,433   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 305,765      $ 314,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Retained Earnings

    

Liabilities

    

Deposits

   $ 167,251      $ 174,692   

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     71,827        76,795   

Stock conversion related liabilities

     —          19,108   

Interest payable and other liabilities

     2,513        1,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     241,592        272,262   

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share:

    

Issued and outstanding – 2,507,500

   $ 25      $ —     

Additional paid-in capital

     23,765        —     

Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

     (2,006     —     

Retained earnings

     42,390        41,944   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     64,174        41,944   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 305,765      $ 314,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in Thousands, except per share data)

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

   

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2011      2010     2011      2010  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Interest and Dividend Income

          

Loans

   $ 3,518       $ 3,639      $ 7,015       $ 7,296   

Investment securities and other

     81         160        186         328   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and dividend income

     3,599         3,799        7,201         7,624   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest Expense

          

Deposits

     464         828        973         1,664   

Borrowings

     840         1,050        1,650         2,129   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     1,304         1,878        2,623         3,793   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Interest Income

     2,295         1,921        4,578         3,831   

Provision for Loan Losses

     400         3,180        760         3,480   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

     1,895         (1,259     3,818         351   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noninterest Income

          

Service charges and fees

     64         63        122         129   

Net gain on loan sales

     80         123        216         213   

Gross income on real estate owned

     35         —          92         —     

Loan fees earned

     53         58        119         98   

Net gain on sale of real estate owned

     20         —          75         —     

Other

     45         34        117         70   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

     297         278        741         510   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noninterest Expense

          

Salaries and employee benefits

     870         3,843        1,722         4,782   

Net occupancy and equipment expense

     187         188        370         373   

Information technology expense

     67         57        118         116   

Federal deposit insurance corporation premiums

     72         72        142         142   

Professional and services fees

     134         76        288         176   

Other real estate owned expense

     148         68        546         104   

Loan legal expense

     31         117        76         156   

Loss on wire transfer fraud

     —           356        —           356   

Other

     312         287        617         554   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

     1,821         5,064        3,879         6,759   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Before Income Tax

     371         (6,045     680         (5,898

Provision for Income Taxes

     127         (2,051     234         (2,000
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income (loss)

   $ 244       $ (3,994   $ 446       $ (3,898
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share:

          

Basic

   $ 0.11         N/A      $ 0.17         N/A   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

Diluted

   $ 0.11         N/A      $ 0.17         N/A   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010  
     (Unaudited)  

Operating Activities

    

Net income

   $ 446      $ (3,898

Items not requiring (providing) cash

    

Depreciation

     107        124   

Provision for loan losses

     760        3,480   

Writedowns of other real estate

     328        50   

Amortization of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     33        (238

Deferred income taxes

     135        (1,566

Gain on real estate owned

     (75     —     

Loans originated for sale

     (11,427     (11,266

Proceeds from loans sold

     12,050        11,125   

Gain on sale of loans, net

     (216     (213

Gain on sale of premises or equipment

     (31     —     

Changes in

    

Interest receivable and other assets

     866        (292

Interest payable and other liabilities

     846        3,893   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     3,822        1,199   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing Activities

    

Net change in interest-bearing deposits

     (10,950     (10,271

Proceeds from calls, maturities and pay-downs of held to maturity securities

     73        1,032   

Net change in loans

     (11,642     3,871   

Redemption of FHLB stock

     219        —     

Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment

     64        —     

Proceeds from sale of real estate owned

     1,082        321   

Purchase of premises and equipment

     (33     (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (21,187     (5,050
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing Activities

    

Net change in demand deposits, money market, checking and savings accounts

     2,083        14,978   

Net change in certificates of deposit

     (9,525     (5,973

Proceeds from stock conversion

     2,676        —     

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     —          10,000   

Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     (5,000     (15,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (9,766     4,005   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (27,131     154   

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period

     48,936        23,324   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

   $ 21,805      $ 23,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flows Information

    

Interest paid

   $ 2,660      $ 3,816   

Income taxes paid

     —          —     

Loans transferred to real estate owned

     953        797   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands, except share data)

 

     Common
Stock
     Additional
Paid-in Capital
     Unearned
ESOP Shares
    Retained
Earnings
     Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 

Balances at January 1, 2011

   $ —         $ —         $ —        $ 41,944       $ 41,944   

Six months ended June 30, 2011

             

Net income

     —           —           —          446         446   

Issuance of 2,507,500 shares of common stock, net of offering costs

     25         23,765         (2,006     —           21,784   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances at June 30, 2011

   $ 25       $ 23,765       $ (2,006   $ 42,390       $ 64,174   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Wolverine Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company of Wolverine Bank (the “Bank”), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) believed necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of us as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Bank as of that date. Operating results for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto filed as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2011.

 

Note 2: Plan of Conversion and Change in Corporate Form

On January 19, 2011, the Bank converted to a stock savings bank and established the Company, as the parent holding company of the Bank. In connection with the conversion, 2,507,500 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued at $10.00 per share for total gross offering proceeds of $25.1 million. Expenses related to the offering were approximately $1.3 million. In addition, the Bank’s Board of Directors adopted an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) which subscribed for 8% of the common stock sold in the offering, for a total of $2.0 million. The Company is incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland and owns all of the outstanding common stock of the Bank.

The common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on January 20, 2011 under the symbol “WBKC”.

In accordance with Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) regulations, at the time of the completion of the Bank’s mutual to stock conversion, the Bank substantially restricted retained earnings by establishing a liquidation account. The liquidation account will be maintained for the benefit of eligible account holders and supplemental eligible account holders who continue to maintain their accounts at the Bank after conversion. The liquidation account will be reduced annually to the extent that eligible account holders and supplemental eligible account holders have reduced their qualifying deposits. Subsequent increases will not restore an eligible account holder’s or and supplemental eligible account holder’s interest in the liquidation account. In the event of a complete liquidation of the Bank, and only in such event, each account holder will be entitled to receive a distribution from the liquidation account in an amount proportionate to the adjusted qualifying account balances then held. We may not pay dividends if those dividends would reduce equity capital below the required liquidation account amount.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 3: Accounting Developments

In April, 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, intended to provide additional guidance to assist creditors in determining whether a restructuring of a receivable meets the criteria to be considered a troubled debt restructuring. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and are to be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. As a result of applying these amendments, an entity may identify receivables that are newly considered impaired. Early adoption is permitted. We intend to adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and we are continuing to evaluate the impact of adoption of this ASU.

In April, 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03. The amendments in this ASU remove from the assessment of effective control the criterion relating to the transferor’s ability to repurchase or redeem financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee. The amendments in this ASU also eliminate the requirement to demonstrate that the transferor possesses adequate collateral to fund substantially all the cost of purchasing replacement financial assets.

The guidance in this ASU is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The guidance should be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. We will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and we do not anticipate that the ASU will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In May, 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04. The amendments in this ASU generally represent clarifications of Topic 820, but also include some instances where a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements has changed. This ASU results in common principles and requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.

The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application by public entities is not permitted. We will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and we do not anticipate that the ASU will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In June, 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05. Under the amendments in this ASU, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. This ASU eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments in this ASU do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, because compliance with the amendments is already permitted. The amendments do not require any transition disclosures. Due to the recency of this pronouncement, we are evaluating its timing of adoption of ASU 2011-05, but will adopt the ASU retrospectively by the due date.

 

Note 4: Securities

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities are as follows:

 

     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
     Approximate
Fair Value
 

Held to Maturity Securities:

           

June 30, 2011

           

Municipals

   $ 315       $ —         $ —         $ 315   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2010

           

Municipals

   $ 388       $ —         $ —         $ 388   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, 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.

 

     June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
 

Within one year

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

One to five years

     —           —           —           —     

Five to ten years

     315         315         388         388   

After ten years

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

   $ 315       $ 315       $ 388       $ 388   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no sales of securities during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Categories of loans include:

 

     June 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Real Estate

     

One-to four-family

   $ 76,340       $ 76,801   

Home equity

     14,119         12,252   

Commercial mortgage loans

     

Commercial real estate

     85,331         84,172   

Multifamily

     45,273         37,485   

Land

     15,132         16,071   

Construction

     15,607         13,126   

Commercial Non-mortgage

     9,342         10,434   

Consumer

     1,419         1,229   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

     262,563         251,570   

Less

     

Net deferred loan fees, premiums and discounts

     392         345   

Undisbursed portion of loans

     8,812         8,159   

Allowance for loan losses

     10,138         9,775   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loans

   $ 243,221       $ 233,291   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 9,775      $ 6,507   

Provision charged to expense

     760        3,480   

Losses charged off, net of recoveries of $12 and $394, respectively

     (397     188   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 10,138      $ 10,175   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In determining the appropriate level of allowance for loan loss, we analyze various components of our portfolio. The following components are analyzed: all substandard loans on an individual basis; all loans that are designated special mention or closely monitored; loans not classified according to purpose or collateral type; and overdrawn deposit account balances.

We also factor in historical loss experience and qualitative considerations, including trends in charge offs and recoveries; trends in delinquencies and impaired/classified loans; effects of credit concentrations; changes in underwriting standards and loan review system; experience in lending staff; current industry conditions; and current market conditions.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

In instances where risk and loss exposure is clearly identified with a particular asset, a specific valuation allowance will be established or the asset or a portion of the asset will be charged off.

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

Loan Class   1-4
Family
    Home
Equity
    Commercial
Real Estate
    Multifamily     Land     Construction     Commercial
Non-

Mortgage
    Consumer     Total  

Year to date analysis

                 

Allowance for loan losses:

                 

Balance, beginning of year

  $ 2,079      $ 313      $ 3,914      $ 1,765      $ 1,036      $ 367      $ 269      $ 32      $ 9,775   

Provision charged to expense

    (71     24        58        129        648        22        (49     (1     760   

Losses charged off

    (39     —          (369     —          —          —          —          (1     (409

Recoveries

    2        —          5        —          1        —          —          4        12   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ 1,971      $ 337      $ 3,608      $ 1,894      $ 1,685      $ 389      $ 220      $ 34      $ 10,138   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 174      $ 5      $ 1,601      $ 829      $ 1,329      $ 21      $ —        $ —        $ 3,959   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 1,797      $ 332      $ 2,007      $ 1,065      $ 356      $ 368      $ 220      $ 34      $ 6,179   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans:

                 

Ending Balance

  $ 76,340      $ 14,119      $ 85,331      $ 45,273      $ 15,132      $ 15,607      $ 9,342      $ 1,419      $ 262,563   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 3,075      $ 266      $ 6,853      $ 9,734      $ 8,962      $ 92      $ 378      $ —        $ 29,360   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 73,265      $ 13,853      $ 78,478      $ 35,539      $ 6,170      $ 15,515      $ 8,964      $ 1,419      $ 233,203   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Loan Class   1-4
Family
    Home
Equity
    Commercial
Real Estate
    Multifamily     Land     Construction     Commercial
Non-

Mortgage
    Consumer     Total  

Quarter to date analysis

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                 

Balance, beginning of quarter

  $ 2,010      $ 311      $ 3,661      $ 1,913      $ 1,141      $ 405      $ 262      $ 29      $ 9,732   

Provision charged to expense

    (41     26        (55     (19     544        (16     (42     3        400   

Losses charged off

    —          —          (2     —          —          —          —          —          (2

Recoveries

    2        —          4        —          —          —          —          2        8   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ 1,971      $ 337      $ 3,608      $ 1,894      $ 1,685      $ 389      $ 220      $ 34      $ 10,138   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Loan Class   1-4
Family
    Home
Equity
    Commercial
Real Estate
    Multifamily     Land     Construction     Commercial
Non-

Mortgage
    Consumer     Total  

As of December 31, 2010

                 

Allowance for loan losses:

                 

Balance, beginning of year

  $ 1,246      $ 161      $ 3,019      $ 949      $ 838      $ 129      $ 148      $ 17      $ 6,507   

Provision charged to expense

    812        152        2,263        816        80        228        121        19        4,491   

Losses charged off

    (33     —          (1,597     —          (109     —          —          (7     (1,746

Recoveries

    54        —          229        —          227        10        —          3        523   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of year

  $ 2,079      $ 313      $ 3,914      $ 1,765      $ 1,036      $ 367      $ 269      $ 32      $ 9,775   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 108      $ —        $ 1,798      $ 819      $ 633      $ 21      $ —        $ —        $ 3,379   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 1,971      $ 313      $ 2,116      $ 946      $ 403      $ 346      $ 269      $ 32      $ 6,396   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans:

                 

Ending Balance

  $ 76,801      $ 12,252      $ 84,172      $ 37,485      $ 16,071      $ 13,126      $ 10,434      $ 1,229      $ 251,570   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 2,798      $ 210      $ 9,075      $ 9,048      $ 8,067      $ 231      $ —        $ —        $ 29,429   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 74,003      $ 12,042      $ 75,097      $ 28,437      $ 8,004      $ 12,895      $ 10,434      $ 1,229      $ 222,141   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consistent with regulatory guidance, charge offs on all loan segments are taken when specific loans, or portions thereof, are considered uncollectible. Our policy is to promptly charge these loans off in the period the uncollectible loss is reasonably determined.

For all loan portfolio segments except one-to-four family residential loans and consumer loans, we promptly charge off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations. For impaired loans that are considered to be solely collateral dependent, a partial charge off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral.

We charge off one-to-four family residential and consumer loans, or portions thereof, when we reasonably determine the amount of the loss. We adhere to timeframes established by applicable regulatory guidance which provides for the charge off of one-to-four family first and junior lien mortgages to the net realizable value less costs to sell when the loan is 180 days past due, charge off of unsecured open-end loans when the loan is 180 days past due, and charge down to the net realizable value when other secured loans are 120 days past due. Loans at these respective delinquency thresholds for which we can clearly document that the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection, such that collection will occur regardless of delinquency status, need not be charged off.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents the credit risk profile of our loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

     1-4 Family      Home Equity      Commercial Real
Estate
     Multifamily  
     2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010  

Pass

   $ 68,357       $ 68,831       $ 13,814       $ 11,982       $ 58,333       $ 56,335       $ 26,445       $ 20,017   

Pass (Closely Monitored)

     4,650         4,494         —           17         8,645         9,284         6,886         10,716   

Special Mention

     589         492         39         43         10,453         10,433         6,408         1,701   

Substandard

     2,744         2,984         266         210         7,900         8,120         5,534         5,051   

Doubtful

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Loss

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 76,340       $ 76,801       $ 14,119       $ 12,252       $ 85,331       $ 84,172       $ 45,273       $ 37,485   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Land      Construction      Commercial
Non-Mortgage
     Consumer      Total  
     2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010  

Pass

   $ 4,149       $ 4,130       $ 15,240       $ 12,895       $ 7,970       $ 9,041       $ 1,412       $ 1,199       $ 195,720       $ 184,430   

Pass (Closely Monitored)

     1,149         2,902         275         —           812         1,203         7         30         22,424         28,646   

Special Mention

     872         1,105         —           —           182         190         —           —           18,543         13,964   

Substandard

     8,962         7,934         92         231         378         —           —           —           25,876         24,530   

Doubtful

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Loss

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 15,132       $ 16,071       $ 15,607       $ 13,126       $ 9,342       $ 10,434       $ 1,419       $ 1,229       $ 262,563       $ 251,570   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation and current economic trends, among other factors. We analyze loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed during the loan approval process and is updated as circumstances warrant.

The Pass asset quality rating encompasses assets that have performed as expected. These assets generally do not have delinquency or servicing issues. Loans assigned this rating include loans to borrowers possessing solid credit quality with acceptable risk. Borrowers in these grades are differentiated from higher grades on the basis of size (capital and/or revenue), leverage, asset quality, stability of the industry or specific market area and quality/coverage of collateral. These borrowers generally have a history of consistent earnings and reasonable leverage.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The Closely Monitored asset quality rating encompasses assets that have been brought to the attention of management and may, if not corrected, warrant a more serious quality rating by management. These assets are usually in the first phase of a deficiency situation and may possess similar criteria as Special Mention assets. This grade includes “pass grade” loans to borrowers which require special monitoring because of deteriorating financial results, declining credit ratings, decreasing cash flow, increasing leverage, marginal collateral coverage or industry stress that has resulted or may result in a changing overall risk profile.

The Special Mention asset quality rating encompasses assets that 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 asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. This grade is intended to include loans to borrowers whose credit quality has clearly deteriorated and where risk of further decline is possible unless active measures are taken to correct the situation. Weaknesses are considered potential at this state and are not yet fully defined.

The Substandard asset quality rating encompasses assets that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any; assets having a well-defined weakness(es) based upon objective evidence; assets characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected; or the possibility that liquidation will not be timely. Loans categorized in this grade possess a well defined credit weakness and the likelihood of repayment from the primary source is uncertain. Significant financial deterioration has occurred and very close attention is warranted to ensure the full repayment without loss. Collateral coverage may be marginal and the accrual of interest has been suspended.

The Doubtful asset quality rating encompasses assets that have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard. In addition, these weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

The Loss asset quality rating encompasses assets that are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets of the bank is not warranted. A loss classification does not mean that an asset has no recovery or salvage value; instead, it means that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off or reserving all or a portion of a basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table is a summary of our past due and non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

As of June 30, 2011:    30-59
Days Past
Due
     60-89 Days
Past Due
     Greater
than 90
Days
     Nonaccrual      Total
Past

Due
     Current      Total Loans
Receivable
     Total
Loans>90
Days &
Accruing
 

1-4 Family

   $ 778       $ 206       $ —         $ 1,211       $ 2,195       $ 74,145       $ 76,340       $ —     

Home Equity

     —           —           —           206         206         13,913         14,119         —     

Commercial Real Estate

     1,145         1,281         —           3,180         5,606         79,725         85,331         —     

Multifamily

     4,236         —           —           —           4,236         41,037         45,273         —     

Land

     —           —           —           8,823         8,823         6,309         15,132         —     

Construction

     —           —           —           92         92         15,515         15,607         —     

Commercial Non-Mortgage

     —           —           —           —           —           9,342         9,342         —     

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —           1,419         1,419         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 6,159       $ 1,487       $ —         $ 13,512       $ 21,158       $ 241,404       $ 262,563       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
As of December 31, 2010:    30-59
Days Past
Due
     60-89 Days
Past Due
     Greater
than 90
Days
     Nonaccrual      Total
Past

Due
     Current      Total Loans
Receivable
     Total
Loans>90
Days &
Accruing
 

1-4 Family

   $ 129       $ 598       $ —         $ 1,118       $ 1,845       $ 74,956       $ 76,801       $ —     

Home Equity

     —           115         —           76         191         12,061         12,252         —     

Commercial Real Estate

     83         97         —           4,051         4,231         79,941         84,172         —     

Multifamily

     —           4,266         —              4,266         33,219         37,485         —     

Land

     54         —           —           2,069         2,123         13,948         16,071         —     

Construction

     —           —           —           92         92         13,034         13,126         —     

Commercial Non-Mortgage

     —           —           —           —           —           10,434         10,434         —     

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —           1,229         1,229         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 266       $ 5,076       $ —         $ 7,406       $ 12,748       $ 238,822       $ 251,570       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Nonaccrual Loan and Past Due Loans. The accrual of interest is discontinued on all loan classes at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. The entire balance of a loan is considered delinquent if the minimum payment contractually required to be made is not received by the specified due date

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. Subsequent payments on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal, and interest income is recorded only after principal recovery is reasonably assured. Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. We generally require a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status.

A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable we 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. Interest income on loans individually classified as impaired is recognized on a cash basis after all past due and current principal payments have been made.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following tables present impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance for the period ended June 30, 2011:

 

As of June 30, 2011    Recorded
Balance
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Specific
Allowance
     QTD Average
Balance
     YTD Average
Balance
     QTD
Interest
Income
     YTD
Interest
Income
 

Loans w/o a specific valuation allowance

                    

1-4 Family

   $ 1,449       $ 1,449       $ —         $ 1,768       $ 1,777       $ 21       $ 43   

Home Equity

     151         151         —           129         145         2         4   

Commercial Real Estate

     614         614         —           2,144         1,072         33         63   

Multifamily

     92         92         —           —           —           —           —     

Land

     7         7         —           15         83         —           —     

Construction

     —           —           —           —           35         —           —     

Commercial Non-Mortgage

     378         378         —           126         63         3         6   

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Loans w/ a specific valuation allowance

                    

1-4 Family

   $ 1,626       $ 1,626       $ 174       $ 1,312       $ 1,222       $ 29       $ 39   

Home Equity

     115         115         5         120         93         1         2   

Commercial Real Estate

     6,239         6,239         1,601         5,409         5,810         55         99   

Multifamily

     9,642         9,642         829         9,743         9,424         148         238   

Land

     8,955         8,955         1,329         8,218         8,006         104         181   

Construction

     92         92         21         92         127         1         2   

Commercial Non-Mortgage

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Total

                    

1-4 Family

   $ 3,075       $ 3,075       $ 174       $ 3,080       $ 2,999       $ 50       $ 82   

Home Equity

     266         266         5         249         238         3         7   

Commercial Real Estate

     6,853         6,853         1,601         7,553         6,882         88         161   

Multifamily

     9,734         9,734         829         9,743         9,424         148         238   

Land

     8,962         8,962         1,329         8,233         8,089         104         181   

Construction

     92         92         21         92         162         1         2   

Commercial Non-Mortgage

     378         378         —           126         63         3         6   

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
     29,360         29,360         3,959         29,076         27,857         397         677   

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following tables present impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance for the period ended December 31, 2010:

 

     Recorded Balance      Unpaid Principal
Balance
     Specific
Allowance
 

Loans w/o a specific valuation allowance

        

1-4 Family

   $ 1,577       $ 1,577       $ —     

Home Equity

     210         210         —     

Commercial Real Estate

     2,260         2,260         —     

Multifamily

     —           —           —     

Land

     282         282         —     

Construction

     140         140         —     

Commercial Non-Mortgage

     —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —     

Loans with a specific valuation allowance

        

1-4 Family

   $ 1,221       $ 1,221       $ 108   

Home Equity

     —           —           —     

Commercial Real Estate

     6,815         6,815         1,798   

Multifamily

     9,048         9,048         819   

Land

     7,785         7,785         633   

Construction

     91         91         21   

Commercial Non-Mortgage

     —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —     

Total impaired loans

        

1-4 Family

   $ 2,798       $ 2,798       $ 108   

Home Equity

     210         210         —     

Commercial Real Estate

     9,075         9,075         1,798   

Multifamily

     9,048         9,048         819   

Land

     8,067         8,067         633   

Construction

     231         231         21   

Commercial Non-Mortgage

     —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 29,429       $ 29,429       $ 3,379   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Form 10-Q

(Dollars in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:

1-4 Family, Home Equity, and Consumer

With respect to residential loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences and are primarily owner occupied, we generally establish a maximum loan-to-value ratio and require PMI if that ratio is exceeded. Home equity loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and consumer loans are typically secured by consumer assets such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Some consumer loans are unsecured such as small installment loans. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment levels. Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values on residential properties.

Home equity loans secured by second mortgages have greater risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans secured by first mortgages. We face the risk that the collateral will be insufficient to compensate us for loan losses and costs of foreclosure. When customers default on their loans, we attempt to foreclose on the property and resell the property as soon as possible to minimize foreclosure and carrying costs. However, the value of the collateral may not be sufficient to compensate us for the

amount of the unpaid loan and we may be unsuccessful in recovering the remaining balance from those customers. Particularly with respect to our home equity loans, decreases in real estate values could adversely affect the value of property used as collateral for our loans.

Consumer and other loans generally have greater risk compared to longer-term loans secured by improved, owner-occupied real estate, particularly consumer loans that are secured by rapidly depreciable assets, such as automobiles. In these cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance. As a result, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy.

Commercial real estate and multi-family

Commercial real estate and multi-family loans generally have greater credit risk than the owner-occupied one- to four-family residential mortgage loans that we originate for retention in our loan portfolio. Repayment of these loans generally depends, in large part, on sufficient income from the property securing the loan or the borrower’s business to cover operating expenses and debt service. These types of loans typically involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers compared to one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. Changes in economic conditions that are beyond the control of the borrower may affect the value of the security for the loan, the future cash flow of the affected property or business, or the marketability of a construction project with respect to loans originated for the acquisition and development of property. Additionally, due to declining property values in our primary market area and in Michigan, the loan to value ratios of many of our commercial real estate loans have increased significantly from the loan to value ratios that were assigned to these loans at the time of origination.

Construction and land

Construction loans include those for one- to four-family residential properties and commercial properties, including multifamily loans and commercial “mixed-use” buildings and homes built by developers on speculation. Construction loans for one- to four-family residential properties are originated with a maximum loan to value ratio of 70% and are generally “interest-only” loans during the construction period which typically does not exceed nine months. Construction loans for commercial real estate are made in accordance with a schedule reflecting the cost of construction, and are generally limited to a 70% loan-to-completed appraised value ratio. For all construction loans, we generally require that a commitment for permanent financing be in place prior to closing the construction loan.

Repayment of one-to four-family residential property loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment levels. Repayment of commercial property loans and homes built by developers on speculation is normally expected from the property’s eventual rental income, income from the borrower’s operations, the personal resources of the guarantor, or the sale of the subject property. Generally, before making a commitment to fund a construction loan, we require an appraisal of the property by a state-certified or state-licensed appraiser. We review and inspect properties before disbursement of funds during the term of the construction loan.

Construction financing generally involves greater credit risk than long-term financing on improved, owner-occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the value of the property at

 

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Form 10-Q

(Dollars in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

completion of construction compared to the estimated cost (including interest) of construction and other assumptions. If the estimate of construction cost is inaccurate, we may be required to advance additional funds beyond the amount originally committed in order to protect the value of the property. Moreover, if the estimated value of the completed project is inaccurate, the borrower may hold a property with a value that is insufficient to assure full repayment of the construction loan upon the sale of the property. Construction loans also expose us to the risk that improvements will not be completed on time in accordance with specifications and projected costs. In addition, the ultimate sale or rental of the property may not occur as anticipated.

Commercial non-mortgage

Commercial non-mortgage loans generally have a greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans. Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from his or her employment and other income, and which are secured by real property whose value tends to be more easily ascertainable, commercial non-mortgage loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial non-mortgage loans may be substantially dependent on the success of the business itself. Further, the collateral securing the loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value based on the success of the business.

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had $99,556 and $89,406 of loans outstanding to lessors of rental properties including $65,114 and $61,377 of residential and $34,442 and $28,029 of nonresidential properties.

Interest of $677 and $690 was recognized on average impaired loans of $27,857 and $15,105 for the six months June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Cash collected on interest on impaired loans through June 30, 2011 and 2010 was $589 and $616, respectively.

 

Note 6: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, 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. Topic 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

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets under the valuation hierarchy. We have no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)

Loans for which it is probable that we 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 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 generally 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.

Real Estate Owned

The fair value of our real estate owned is determined using Level 3 inputs which include current and prior appraisals and estimated costs to sell.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Dollars in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

            Fair Value Measurements Using  
     Fair
Value
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

June 30, 2011

           

Impaired loans

   $ 9,764       $ —         $ —         $ 9,764   

Real estate owned

   $ 332       $ —         $ —         $ 332   

December 31, 2010

           

Impaired loans

   $ 20,988       $ —         $ —         $ 20,988   

The following table presents estimated fair values of our financial instruments recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value. The fair values of certain of these instruments were calculated by discounting expected cash flows, which involves significant judgments by management and uncertainties. Because no market exists for certain of these financial instruments and because management does not intend to sell these financial instruments, we do not know whether the fair values shown below represent values at which the respective financial instruments could be sold individually or in the aggregate.

 

     June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair
Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair
Value
 

Financial assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 21,805       $ 21,805       $ 48,936       $ 48,936   

Interest-earning time deposits

     25,881         25,881         14,931         14,931   

Held to maturity securities

     315         315         388         388   

Loans held for sale

     341         343         748         754   

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

     243,221         248,514         233,291         237,704   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     4,391         4,391         4,609         4,609   

Interest receivable

     861         861         851         851   

Financial liabilities

           

Deposits

     167,251         168,322         174,692         177,089   

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     71,827         76,474         76,795         83,337   

Stock conversion related liabilities

     —           —           19,108         19,108   

Interest payable

     264         264         301         301   

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Interest-Earning Time Deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, Interest Receivable, Stock Conversion Related Liabilities and Interest Payable

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Held to Maturity Securities

Fair values equal quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on quoted market prices of similar securities.

Loans Held for Sale

Fair value is estimated using quoted market prices from the secondary market.

Loans

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.

Deposits

Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts, checking accounts and certain money market deposits. The carrying amount approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt.

Commitments to Originate Loans, Letters of Credit and Lines of Credit

Loan commitments and letters-of-credit generally have short-term, variable rate features and contain clauses which limit our exposure to changes in customer credit quality. Accordingly, their carrying values, which are immaterial at the respective balance sheet dates, are reasonable estimates of fair value.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 7: Earnings Per Share

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2011
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2011
 

Basic and diluted

    

Earnings:

    

Net Income (1)

   $ 244      $ 386   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares (1):

    

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     2,507        2,507   

Less: Average unallocated ESOP shares

     (201     (201
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average shares

     2,306        2,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per common share, basic and diluted (1)

   $ 0.11      $ 0.17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Calculated from January 20, 2011, the effective date of the conversion and stock offering, to the period end.

 

Note 8: Subsequent Events

On July 19, 2011, we received $165,000 in full settlement of an insurance claim made under our financial institution bond. The $165,000 will be reported as taxable income in the third quarter. This settlement relates to an expense we incurred in connection with an external wire transfer in June 2010. This external wire transfer was previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2011.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations at and for three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is intended to assist in understanding our financial condition and results of operations. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing on Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may” and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

   

statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;

 

   

statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;

 

   

statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and

 

   

estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

 

   

general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;

 

   

competition among depository and other financial institutions;

 

   

changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;

 

   

adverse changes in the securities markets;

 

   

changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;

 

   

our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;

 

   

our ability to successfully integrate acquired entities, if any;

 

   

changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

 

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changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

 

   

changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans;

 

   

changes in our financial condition or results of operations that reduce capital; and

 

   

changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issuers of securities that we owns.

Because of these and a wide variety of other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

There are no material changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Securities Act Rule 424(b)(3) on March 31, 2011.

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

Total assets decreased $8.4 million, or 2.7%, to $305.8 million at June 30, 2011 from $314.2 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, offset by an increase in interest-earning time deposits and net loans.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $27.1 million, or 55.4%, to $21.8 million at June 30, 2011 from $48.9 million at December 31, 2010, and interest-earning time deposits increased $11.0 million, or 73.8%, to $25.9 million at June 30, 2011 from $14.9 million at December 31, 2010. The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and in interest-earning time deposits was primarily the result of paying off maturing FHLB advances, funding new loan originations and maturing certificate of deposits from our deposit portfolio. The majority of these certificates were originated under our three-year guaranteed upward re-pricing certificate of deposit product with interest rates reflecting the higher market interest rate environment at the time that these deposits were originated.

Net loans increased $9.9 million, or 4.2%, to $243.2 million at June 30, 2011 from $233.3 million at December 31, 2010 as our multifamily loans increased $7.8 million, or 20.8%, to $45.3 million at June 30, 2011 from $37.5 million at December 31, 2010. Additionally, construction loans increased by $2.5 million, or 19.1%, to $15.6 million at June 30, 2011 from $13.1 million at December 31, 2010.

Securities held to maturity, consisting of one municipal security at June 30, 2011 and at December 31, 2010, decreased $73,000, or 18.8%, to $315,000 at June 30, 2011 from $388,000 at December 31, 2010 due to paydowns.

Real estate owned decreased $383,000, or 16.0%, to $2.0 million at June 30, 2011 from $2.4 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease in real estate owned resulted from new foreclosures of $983,000, primarily composed of three commercial mortgage properties totaling $638,000, offset by write-downs of $328,000 and sales of $1.0 million. Of the $1.0 million in sales of real estate owned, $854,000 came from one relationship foreclosed on in late 2010.

Other assets, consisting primarily of prepaid FDIC assessments and deferred federal taxes, decreased $1.0 million, or 15.6%, to $5.4 million at June 30, 2011, from $6.4 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to recognition of $1.3 million of conversion related expenses previously held in an ‘other asset’ account.

 

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Deposits decreased $7.4 million, or 4.2%, to $167.3 million at June 30, 2011 from $174.7 million at December 31, 2010. Certificates of deposit decreased $9.6 million, or 11.0%, to $77.5 million at June 30, 2011 from $87.1 million at December 31, 2010. Our core deposits (consisting of interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing checking accounts, money market accounts and savings accounts) increased $2.2 million, or 2.5%, to $89.8 million at June 30, 2011 from $87.6 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in our core deposits resulted primarily from continuing to build relationships with our existing customers as well as our marketing efforts for new customers.

Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $5.0 million to $71.8 million at June 30, 2011 from $76.8 million at December 31, 2010 as a result of paying off a maturing advance.

Total stockholders’ equity increased $22.3 million, or 53.2%, to $64.2 million at June 30, 2011 from $41.9 million at December 31, 2010. The increase resulted from our initial public offering net proceeds of $21.8 million which closed on January 19, 2011, and net income of $446,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2011. The gross proceeds were $25.1 million which were netted against an unearned ESOP of $2.0 million and offering expenses of $1.3 million.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

General. We recorded net income of $244,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to net loss of $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Net interest income increased $374,000 to $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, and other noninterest income increased $19,000 to $297,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $278,000 for the year earlier period.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income decreased $200,000, or 5.3%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as the average balance of interest-earning assets decreased $8.4 million to $297.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $305.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, and the average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 13 basis points to 4.84% during the 2011 period from 4.97% during the 2010 period. The decrease in our average yield on interest-earning assets was due primarily to the general decline in market interest rates as well as low-yielding cash and cash equivalents.

The biggest component decrease in average interest-earning assets was in the other interest-earning assets category, consisting of interest-earning overnight funds and time deposits, which decreased $10.3 million, or 16.8%, to $51.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $61.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The average yield on this investment type decreased 43 basis points from 0.82% to 0.39%, resulting in a $76,000 decrease in interest income from other interest-earning assets to $50,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $126,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. This was offset by an increase in average net loans, which increased $2.8 million, or 1.2%, to $241.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $238.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Additionally, the average balance of securities held-to-maturity decreased $754,000, or 68.5%, to $322,000 for the June 30, 2011 period from $1.1 million for the June 30, 2010 period.

Interest income on loans decreased $121,000, or 3.4%, to $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as the average yield on loans decreased 27 basis points to 5.83% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 6.10% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 reflecting the lower market interest rate environment, and the average balance of loans increased $2.8 million, or 1.2%, to $241.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $238.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.

 

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Interest income on investment securities and other interest-earning assets, and dividends on FHLB of Indianapolis stock decreased $79,000, or 49.4%, to $81,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $160,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in the average balance of other interest-earning assets, consisting of interest-earning overnight funds and time deposits. The average balance for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of other interest-earning assets was $61.4 million, compared to the average balance June 30, 2011 of $51.1 million. This represents a decrease of $10.3 million or 16.8%.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $574,000, or 30.2%, to $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities decreased $24.6 million, or 9.2%, to $241.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $266.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, and the average rate we paid on these liabilities decreased 66 basis points to 2.16% from 2.82%. The biggest component decrease was in interest expense on certificates of deposit which decreased $361,000, or 49.0%, to $375,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $736,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. This resulted from a $23.8 million decrease in the average balance of certificates of deposits to $79.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $103.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The yield on certificates of deposit decreased 96 basis points to 1.90% for the 2011 period from 2.86% for the 2010 period.

The average balance of our core deposits, consisting of checking accounts, money market accounts and savings accounts, increased $15.5 million, or 20.7%, to $90.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $74.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. However, the interest on core deposits decreased $3,000 to $89,000 for the 2011 period from $92,000 for the 2010 period.

Interest expense on borrowed funds, consisting entirely of Federal Home Loan Bank advances, decreased by $210,000, or 19.1%, to $840,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as our average balance of these borrowings decreased $16.3 million and the average rate paid decreased 9 basis points to 4.68% from 4.77%.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $374,000, or 19.7%, to $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as our average net interest-earning assets increased to $55.9 million from $39.7 million, our net interest rate spread increased 53 basis points to 2.68% from 2.15% and our net interest margin increased 54 basis points to 2.98% from 2.44%. The increases in our net interest rate spread and net interest margin reflected the paying off of our maturing, higher interest rate FHLB advances and managing the maturities of higher interest rate certificates of deposit, offset by our ongoing interest rate risk strategy of selling in the secondary market long-term, fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans during the current low interest rate environment.

Provision for Loan Losses. Based on our analysis of the factors described in “Critical Accounting Policies — Allowance for Loan Losses,” in the December 31, 2010 10-K, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $400,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and a provision for loan losses of $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. We have continued with additional provisions in 2011 because of elevated levels of non-performing assets, delinquencies and classified assets, as well as continued concerns about the Michigan economy, elevated levels of unemployment, and declining collateral values. At June 30, 2011, non-performing loans totaled $14.6 million, or 6.0% of total loans, as compared to $10.7 million, or 4.5% of total loans, at June 30, 2010. The allowance for loan losses to total loans receivable remains at historically elevated levels of 4.0% at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 

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The increase in non-performing loans was primarily due to one loan relationship of $5.6 million that was moved to non-performing status as of June 30, 2011. Each of the loans within this relationship has been classified as substandard since 2009; however the loans were performing until this quarter.

Of the $5.6 million loan relationship, approximately 50% is collateralized by developed commercial land and approximately 50% is collateralized by developed residential single-family lots and three single-family homes built on speculation. The entire relationship is cross collateralized and all of these properties are located within Michigan.

All loans rated substandard are specifically reviewed for impairment at least quarterly. After conducting the quarterly impairment analysis, the specific allowance for to this relationship was increased from $90,000 to $500,000 as of June 30, 2011. We have maintained regular communications with the borrower regarding monthly payments and financial performance, with the goal of reaching a mutually beneficial workout strategy. Overall, management continues to focus on resolving nonperforming assets and improving asset quality. In addition to our collections department personnel, in working out loans we continue to involve business development officers and, on significant assets, underwriters and senior management.

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans decreased to 69.2% at June 30, 2011 from 94.8% at June 30, 2010. As discussed earlier our non-performing loans increased by $3.9 million from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2011. To the best of our knowledge, we have provided for all losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate at June 30, 2011 and 2010.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased by $19,000, or 6.8%, to $297,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $278,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in gross rental income on real estate owned of $35,000 due to increased volume on foreclosed rental properties and the net gain on the sale of real estate owned of $20,000, offset by a decrease of $43,000 in gain on sale of mortgage loans.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense decreased $3.3 million, or 64.7%, to $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $5.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. This was primarily attributable to a $3.0 million decrease in salaries and related expenses due to a $3.2 million charge we incurred in June 2010 in connection with the freezing and funding of our multi-employer defined benefit pension plan. We also had a decrease of $331,000 in other expenses resulting primarily from a $356,000 expense we incurred in connection with an external wire transfer fraud in 2010. An increase of $80,000 in real estate operations due to increased volume of legal and maintenance expenses on foreclosed rental properties during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, was offset by a decrease in loan legal expenses of $86,000.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). We recorded a $127,000 income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to a $(2.1 million) income tax benefit for the 2010 period, reflecting the income of $371,000 before income tax expense during the three months ended June 30, 2011 versus loss before income tax of $6.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Our effective tax expense rate was 34.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to an effective tax benefit rate of (33.9)% for the three months ended June 30, 2010.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

General. We recorded net income of $446,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to net loss of $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Net interest income increased $747,000 to $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, and other noninterest income increased $231,000 to $741,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $510,000 for the year earlier period.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income decreased $423,000, or 5.6%, to $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as the average balance of interest-earning assets decreased $8.3 million to $298.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $306.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, and the average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 15 basis points to 4.83% during the 2011 period from 4.98% during the 2010 period. The decrease in our average yield on interest-earning assets was due primarily to the general decline in market interest rates as well as low-yielding cash and cash equivalents.

The biggest component decrease in average interest-earning assets was in the other interest-earning assets category, consisting of interest-earning overnight funds and time deposits, which decreased $6.4 million, or 10.6% to $54.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $60.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The average yield on this investment type decreased 40 basis points from 0.85% to 0.45%, resulting in a $135,000 decrease in interest income from other interest-earning assets to $122,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $257,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Additionally, the average balance of securities held-to-maturity decreased $924,000, or 77.0%, to $324,000 for the June 30, 2011 period from $1.2 million for the June 30, 2010 period, and the average net loans decreased $874,000, or 0.4%, to $238.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $239.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

 

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Interest income on loans decreased $281,000, or 3.8%, to $7.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $7.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as the average yield on loans decreased 22 basis points to 5.87% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from 6.09% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 reflecting the lower market interest rate environment, and the average balance of loans decreased $857,000, or 0.4%, to $238.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $239.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Interest income on investment securities and other interest-earning assets, and dividends on FHLB of Indianapolis stock decreased $142,000, or 43.3%, to $186,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $328,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in the average balance of other interest-earning assets, consisting of interest-earning overnight funds, and time deposits and a decrease in the weighted average yield paid on these interest-earning assets. The average balance as of June 30, 2010 of other interest-earning assets was $60.6 million, compared to the average balance for the six months ended June 30, 2011 of $54.2 million. This decrease of $6.4 million represents a decrease of 10.6%. The weighted average yield paid on these interest-earning assets decreased 35 basis points to 0.63% for the 2011 period from 0.98% for the 2010 period.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.2 million, or 31.6%, to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities decreased $23.9 million, or 9.0%, to $242.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $266.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The average rate we paid on these liabilities decreased 69 basis points to 2.16% from 2.85%. The biggest component decrease was in interest expense on certificates of deposit which decreased $702,000, or 46.8%, to $786,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. This resulted from a $23.1 million decrease in the average balance of certificates of deposits to $80.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $103.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The yield on certificates of deposit decreased 92 basis points to 1.95% for the 2011 period from 2.87% for the 2010 period.

The average balance of our core deposits, consisting of checking accounts, money market accounts and savings accounts, increased $16.3 million, or 22.0%, to $90.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $74.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Correspondingly, the interest on core deposits increased $11,000 to $187,000 for the 2011 period from $176,000 for the 2010 period.

Interest expense on borrowed funds, consisting entirely of Federal Home Loan Bank advances, decreased by $479,000, or 22.8%, to $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as our average balance of these borrowings decreased $17.1 million and the average rate paid decreased 19 basis points to 4.60% from 4.79%.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $747,000, or 19.7%, to $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as our net interest-earning assets increased to $55.4 million from $39.7 million, our net interest rate spread increased 54 basis points to 2.67% from 2.13% and our net interest margin increased 53 basis points to 2.96% from 2.43%. The increases in our net interest rate spread and net interest margin reflected the paying off of our maturing, higher interest rate FHLB advances and managing the maturities of higher interest rate certificates of deposit, offset by our ongoing interest rate risk strategy of selling in the secondary market long-term, fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans during the current low interest rate environment.

Provision for Loan Losses. Based on our analysis of the factors described in “Critical Accounting Policies — Allowance for Loan Losses,” in the December 31, 2010 10-K, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $760,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and a provision for loan

 

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losses of $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. We have continued with additional provisions in 2011 because of elevated levels of non-performing assets, delinquencies and classified assets, as well as continued concerns about the Michigan economy, elevated levels of unemployment, and declining collateral values. At June 30, 2011, non-performing loans totaled $14.6 million, or 6.0% of total loans, as compared to $10.7 million, or 4.5% of total loans, at June 30, 2010. The allowance for loan losses to total loans receivable remains at historically elevated levels of 4.0% at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The increase in non-performing loans was primarily due to one loan relationship of $5.6 million that was moved to non-performing stats as of June 30, 2011. The primary collateral for this relationship consists of residential and commercial development land. Each of the loans within this relationship has been classified as substandard since 2009; however, it had been a performing relationship until this quarter. After conducting the quarterly impairment analysis, the specific allowance attributable to this relationship was increased from $90,000 to $500,000 as of June 30, 2011.

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans decreased to 69.2% at June 30, 2011 from 94.8% at June 30, 2010. To the best of our knowledge, we have provided for all losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate at June 30, 2011 and 2010.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased by $231,000, or 45.3%, to $741,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $510,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in gross rental income on real estate owned of $92,000 due to increased volume on foreclosed rental properties, an increase in the net gain on the sale of real estate owned of $75,000, and a $31,000 gain on the sale of a fixed asset recognized in 2011.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense decreased $2.9 million, or 42.6%, to $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from $6.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, primarily attributable to a $3.0 million decrease in salaries and related expenses due to a $3.2 million charge we incurred in June 2010 in connection with the freezing and funding of our multi-employer defined benefit pension plan. We also had a decrease of $293,000 in other expenses resulting primarily from a $356,000 expense we incurred in connection with an external wire transfer fraud in 2010, offset by an increase in the 2011 period of $442,000 in real estate operations due to increased volume of legal and maintenance expenses on foreclosed rental properties.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). We recorded a $234,000 income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to a $(2.0 million) income tax benefit for the 2010 period, reflecting the income of $680,000 before income tax expense during the six months ended June 30, 2011 versus loss before income tax of $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Our effective tax expense rate was 34.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to an effective tax benefit rate of (33.9)% for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Asset Quality

Real estate owned totaled $2.0 million, or 0.7% of total assets, at June 30, 2011 as compared to $1.0 million, or 0.3% of total assets, at June 30, 2010. The largest relationship as of June 30, 2011 comprised $305,000, or 15.3% which decreased to $608,000 from March 31, 2011 due to property sales.

Non-performing assets totaled $16.6 million, or 5.4% of total assets, at June 30, 2011 as compared to $11.7 million, or 3.8% of total assets, at June 30, 2010. The largest substandard relationship as of June 30, 2011 has a total balance of $5.6 million with a specific allowance of $500,000. Of the $25.9 million loans rated substandard, approximately $10.8 million are performing.

At June 30, 2011, we had 18 loans, totaling $6.1 million, for which we had temporarily extended the maturities while working on the loan renewal process. During the renewal process, the borrowers continue repayment according to the original loan terms which are at market interest rates. Of these loans, two loans totaling $875,000 were classified as substandard and four loans, totaling $590,000, were considered special mention. At June 30, 2011, none of these loans was considered a troubled debt restructuring, and all of these loans were considered performing at June 30, 2011.

 

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Hiring of Executive Vice President

In June 2011, we hired an Executive Vice President to oversee the commercial and retail business development and marketing teams. The position also includes responsibility for expanding customer banking relationships and improving our growth and profitability.

 

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable, as the Registrant is a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the and Chief Operating Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31, 2011. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, there have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Part II – Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable, as the Registrant is a smaller reporting company.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

  (a) There were no sales of unregistered securities during the period covered by this Report.

 

  (b) Not applicable.

 

  (c) There were no issuer repurchases of securities during the period covered by this Report.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. [Reserved]

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

  WOLVERINE BANCORP, INC.
Date: August 12, 2011  

/s/ David H. Dunn

  David H. Dunn
  President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 12, 2011  

/s/ Rick A. Rosinski

  Rick A. Rosinski
  Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer

 

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