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

Form 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended
 
Commission File Number 0-10592
June 30, 2014

TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEW YORK
 
14‑1630287
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5 SARNOWSKI DRIVE, GLENVILLE, NEW YORK
12302
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(518) 377‑3311

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x Yes   o 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 (Sec. 232.405  of  this  chapter)  during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period  that  the  registrant  was  required  to  submit  and  post  such files).  x Yes   o No

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

Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 
Common Stock
Number of Shares Outstanding
as of August 1, 2014
$1 Par Value
94,676,409


TrustCo Bank Corp NY

INDEX

Part I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAGE NO.
 
Item 1.
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited):
 
 
 
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
7-8
 
 
 
 
9 – 38
 
 
 
 
39
 
Item 2.
40-62
 
 
 
Item 3.
63
 
 
 
Item 4.
63
 
 
 
Part II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
64
 
 
 
Item 1A.
64
 
 
 
Item 2.
64
 
 
 
Item 3.
64
 
 
 
Item 4.
64
 
 
 
Item 5.
64
 
 
 
Item 6.
65

2

TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Interest and dividend income:
 
   
   
   
 
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
33,614
     
31,639
     
66,488
     
63,120
 
Interest and dividends on securities available for sale:
                               
U. S. government sponsored enterprises
   
381
     
627
     
887
     
1,443
 
State and political subdivisions
   
44
     
148
     
112
     
339
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential
   
3,299
     
2,701
     
6,377
     
5,470
 
Corporate bonds
   
2
     
233
     
61
     
451
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
539
     
564
     
1,095
     
1,060
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-commercial
   
38
     
38
     
76
     
67
 
Other securities
   
4
     
3
     
8
     
8
 
Total interest and dividends on securities available for sale
   
4,307
     
4,314
     
8,616
     
8,838
 
 
                               
Interest on held to maturity securities:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential
   
577
     
716
     
1,202
     
1,505
 
Corporate bonds
   
154
     
214
     
308
     
526
 
Total interest on held to maturity securities
   
731
     
930
     
1,510
     
2,031
 
 
                               
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
128
     
121
     
261
     
240
 
Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments
   
376
     
327
     
727
     
572
 
Total interest income
   
39,156
     
37,331
     
77,602
     
74,801
 
 
                               
Interest expense:
                               
Interest on deposits:
                               
Interest-bearing checking
   
89
     
82
     
173
     
162
 
Savings
   
592
     
829
     
1,355
     
1,745
 
Money market deposit accounts
   
618
     
630
     
1,217
     
1,315
 
Time deposits
   
2,035
     
1,883
     
3,986
     
3,703
 
Interest on short-term borrowings
   
342
     
367
     
735
     
731
 
Total interest expense
   
3,676
     
3,791
     
7,466
     
7,656
 
 
                               
Net interest income
   
35,480
     
33,540
     
70,136
     
67,145
 
Provision for loan losses
   
1,500
     
2,000
     
3,000
     
4,000
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
33,980
     
31,540
     
67,136
     
63,145
 
 
                               
Noninterest income:
                               
Trustco financial services income
   
1,405
     
1,287
     
2,915
     
2,708
 
Fees for services to customers
   
2,732
     
2,968
     
5,253
     
5,855
 
Net gain on securities transactions
   
-
     
1,432
     
6
     
1,434
 
Other
   
368
     
229
     
2,090
     
511
 
Total noninterest income
   
4,505
     
5,916
     
10,264
     
10,508
 
 
                               
Noninterest expenses:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
8,012
     
7,647
     
15,604
     
15,825
 
Net occupancy expense
   
4,110
     
3,910
     
8,369
     
7,963
 
Equipment expense
   
1,823
     
1,582
     
3,575
     
3,300
 
Professional services
   
1,438
     
1,565
     
2,724
     
2,985
 
Outsourced services
   
1,425
     
1,350
     
2,750
     
2,700
 
Advertising expense
   
657
     
714
     
1,256
     
1,444
 
FDIC and other insurance
   
1,000
     
1,004
     
1,904
     
2,014
 
Other real estate (income) expense, net
   
(1,688
)
   
1,473
     
(833
)
   
2,222
 
Other
   
2,660
     
2,624
     
4,889
     
4,973
 
Total noninterest expenses
   
19,437
     
21,869
     
40,238
     
43,426
 
 
                               
Income before taxes
   
19,048
     
15,587
     
37,162
     
30,227
 
Income taxes
   
7,240
     
5,824
     
14,343
     
11,296
 
 
                               
Net income
 
$
11,808
     
9,763
     
22,819
     
18,931
 
 
                               
Net income per Common Share:
                               
- Basic
 
$
0.125
     
0.104
     
0.241
     
0.201
 
 
                               
- Diluted
 
$
0.125
     
0.104
     
0.241
     
0.201
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.
3

TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)

 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Net income
 
$
11,808
     
9,763
     
22,819
     
18,931
 
 
                               
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale
   
11,429
     
(26,315
)
   
18,884
     
(29,254
)
Reclassification adjustments for net gain recognized in income
   
-
     
(1,432
)
   
(6
)
   
(1,434
)
Tax effect
   
(4,517
)
   
11,064
     
(7,543
)
   
12,237
 
 
                               
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
   
6,912
     
(16,683
)
   
11,335
     
(18,451
)
 
                               
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss
   
(74
)
   
101
     
(146
)
   
233
 
Amortization of prior service credit
   
(45
)
   
(65
)
   
(90
)
   
(131
)
Tax effect
   
48
     
(15
)
   
93
     
(40
)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss and prior service credit on pension and postretirement plans, net of tax
   
(71
)
   
21
     
(143
)
   
62
 
 
                               
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
6,841
     
(16,662
)
   
11,192
     
(18,389
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
18,649
     
(6,899
)
   
34,011
     
542
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.
4

TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
ASSETS:
 
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
 
 
   
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
48,034
     
46,453
 
 
               
Federal funds sold and other short term investments
   
573,514
     
536,591
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
   
621,548
     
583,044
 
 
               
Securities available for sale
   
811,770
     
863,754
 
 
               
Held to maturity securities (fair value 2014 $82,895; 2013 $90,305)
   
77,926
     
86,215
 
 
               
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
10,951
     
10,500
 
 
               
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs
   
3,006,150
     
2,908,809
 
Less:
               
Allowance for loan losses
   
46,935
     
47,714
 
Net loans
   
2,959,215
     
2,861,095
 
 
               
Bank premises and equipment, net
   
36,658
     
34,414
 
Other assets
   
71,061
     
82,430
 
 
               
Total assets
 
$
4,589,129
     
4,521,452
 
 
               
LIABILITIES:
               
Deposits:
               
Demand
 
$
324,277
     
318,456
 
Interest-bearing checking
   
643,473
     
611,127
 
Savings accounts
   
1,233,347
     
1,218,038
 
Money market deposit accounts
   
651,367
     
648,402
 
Certificates of deposit (in denominations of $100,000 or more)
   
436,785
     
419,301
 
Other time accounts
   
705,938
     
711,747
 
Total deposits
   
3,995,187
     
3,927,071
 
 
               
Short-term borrowings
   
181,516
     
204,162
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
27,409
     
28,406
 
 
               
Total liabilities
   
4,204,112
     
4,159,639
 
 
               
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Capital stock par value $1; 150,000,000 shares authorized;98,927,123 shares issued at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
   
98,927
     
98,927
 
Surplus
   
172,769
     
173,144
 
Undivided profits
   
157,832
     
147,432
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
   
(2,611
)
   
(13,803
)
Treasury stock at cost - 4,261,714 and  4,463,786 shares at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
   
(41,900
)
   
(43,887
)
 
               
Total shareholders' equity
   
385,017
     
361,813
 
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
4,589,129
     
4,521,452
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.
5

TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
 
   
   
   
Accumulated
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
Other
   
   
 
 
 
Capital
   
   
Undivided
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
 
 
 
Stock
   
Surplus
   
Profits
   
Income (Loss)
   
Stock
   
Total
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013
 
$
98,912
     
174,899
     
132,378
     
1,558
     
(48,949
)
   
358,798
 
Net Income
   
-
     
-
     
18,931
     
-
     
-
     
18,931
 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(18,389
)
   
-
     
(18,389
)
Cash dividend declared, $.1312 per share
   
-
     
-
     
(12,356
)
   
-
     
-
     
(12,356
)
Sale of treasury stock (268,509 shares)
   
-
     
(1,173
)
   
-
     
-
     
2,641
     
1,468
 
Stock based compensation expense
   
-
     
171
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
171
 
 
                                               
Ending balance, June 30, 2013
 
$
98,912
     
173,897
     
138,953
     
(16,831
)
   
(46,308
)
   
348,623
 
 
                                               
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014
 
$
98,927
     
173,144
     
147,432
     
(13,803
)
   
(43,887
)
   
361,813
 
Net Income
   
-
     
-
     
22,819
     
-
     
-
     
22,819
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
11,192
     
-
     
11,192
 
Cash dividend declared, $.1312 per share
   
-
     
-
     
(12,419
)
   
-
     
-
     
(12,419
)
Sale of treasury stock (202,072 shares)
   
-
     
(548
)
   
-
     
-
     
1,987
     
1,439
 
Stock based compensation expense
   
-
     
173
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
173
 
 
                                               
Ending balance, June 30, 2014
 
$
98,927
     
172,769
     
157,832
     
(2,611
)
   
(41,900
)
   
385,017
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

6

TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)

 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
 
 
   
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
22,819
     
18,931
 
 
               
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,432
     
2,541
 
Net (gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned
   
(2,482
)
   
36
 
Writedown of other real estate owned
   
998
     
1,098
 
Net gain on sale of building held for sale
   
(1,556
)
   
-
 
Provision for loan losses
   
3,000
     
4,000
 
Deferred tax expense (benefit)
   
1,508
     
(27
)
Stock based compensation expense
   
173
     
171
 
Net gain on sale of bank premises and equipment
   
(1
)
   
(16
)
Net gain on sales and calls of securities
   
(6
)
   
(1,434
)
Decrease (increase) in taxes receivable
   
1,265
     
(1,329
)
Increase in interest receivable
   
(152
)
   
(332
)
Decrease in interest payable
   
(2
)
   
(24
)
Decrease (increase) in other assets
   
(2,561
)
   
6,272
 
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
(1,009
)
   
1,610
 
Total adjustments
   
1,607
     
12,566
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
24,426
     
31,497
 
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 
               
Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale
   
180,623
     
323,974
 
Proceeds from calls and maturities of held to maturity securities
   
8,289
     
44,637
 
Purchases of securities available for sale
   
(118,755
)
   
(329,374
)
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale
   
9,000
     
10,050
 
Purchases of Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
(451
)
   
(868
)
Net increase in loans
   
(107,000
)
   
(89,783
)
Net proceeds from sale of building held for sale
   
4,745
     
-
 
Proceeds from dispositions of other real estate owned
   
7,230
     
4,978
 
Proceeds from dispositions of bank premises and equipment
   
53
     
16
 
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
   
(4,160
)
   
(4,603
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(20,426
)
   
(40,973
)
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 
               
Net increase in deposits
   
68,116
     
88,683
 
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings
   
(22,646
)
   
16,479
 
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock
   
1,439
     
1,468
 
Dividends paid
   
(12,405
)
   
(12,338
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
34,504
     
94,292
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
38,504
     
84,816
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
583,044
     
544,016
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
621,548
     
628,832
 

7

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 
   
 
Cash paid during the year for:
 
   
 
Interest paid
 
$
7,468
     
7,680
 
Income taxes paid
   
13,142
     
12,691
 
Other non cash items:
               
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
   
5,880
     
7,752
 
Transfer of other real estate owned to fixed assets
   
568
     
-
 
Increase in dividends payable
   
14
     
18
 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale-gross of deferred taxes
   
18,878
     
(30,688
)
Change in deferred tax effect on unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale
   
(7,543
)
   
12,237
 
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit on pension and postretirement plans
   
(236
)
   
102
 
Change in deferred tax effect of amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit
   
93
     
(40
)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.
8

(1) Financial Statement Presentation

The unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (the “Company” or “TrustCo”) include the accounts of the subsidiaries after elimination of all significant intercompany accounts and transactions.  Prior period amounts are reclassified when necessary to conform to the current period presentation.  The net income reported for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014, or any interim periods.  These financial statements consider events that occurred through the date of filing.

In the opinion of the management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements contain all recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2014, the results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.  The accompanying Consolidated Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the TrustCo Bank Corp NY year-end Consolidated Financial Statements, including notes thereto, which are included in TrustCo Bank Corp NY's 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and notes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flow activity required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

(2) Earnings Per Share

The Company computes earnings per share in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 260, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”). TrustCo adopted FASB ASC 260-10 (“ASC 260-10”), Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities, which clarified that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to receive dividends or divided equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities, and thus, should be included in the two-class method of computing earnings per share (“EPS”).

Participating securities under this statement include the unvested employees’ and directors’ restricted stock awards with time-based vesting, which receive nonforfeitable dividend payments.

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A reconciliation of the component parts of earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
For the three months ended June 30:
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
11,808
   
$
9,763
 
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities
   
13
     
11
 
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
11,795
   
$
9,752
 
Basic EPS:
               
Distributed earnings allocated to common stock
 
$
6,213
   
$
6,182
 
Undistributed earnings allocated to common stock
   
5,582
     
3,570
 
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
11,795
   
$
9,752
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding including participating securities
   
94,665
     
94,204
 
Less: Participating securities
   
106
     
106
 
Weighted average common shares
   
94,559
     
94,098
 
 
               
Basic EPS
   
0.125
     
0.104
 
 
               
Diluted EPS:
               
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
11,795
   
$
9,752
 
Weighted average common shares for basic EPS
   
94,559
     
94,098
 
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
               
Stock Options
   
116
     
7
 
Weighted average common shares including potential dilutive shares
   
94,675
     
94,105
 
 
               
Diluted EPS
   
0.125
     
0.104
 

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(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
For the six months ended June 30:
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
22,819
   
$
18,931
 
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities
   
26
     
21
 
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
22,793
   
$
18,910
 
Basic EPS:
               
Distributed earnings allocated to common stock
 
$
12,419
   
$
12,356
 
Undistributed earnings allocated to common stock
   
10,374
     
6,554
 
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
22,793
   
$
18,910
 
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding including participating securities
   
94,642
     
94,134
 
Less: Participating securities
   
106
     
106
 
Weighted average common shares
   
94,536
     
94,028
 
 
               
Basic EPS
   
0.241
     
0.201
 
 
               
Diluted EPS:
               
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
22,793
   
$
18,910
 
Weighted average common shares for basic EPS
   
94,536
     
94,028
 
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
               
Stock Options
   
122
     
6
 
Weighted average common shares including potential dilutive shares
   
94,658
     
94,034
 
 
               
Diluted EPS
   
0.241
     
0.201
 
 
For both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the weighted average number of antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share was approximately 2.4 million and 2.7 million, respectively.  The stock options are antidilutive because the strike price is greater than the average fair value of the Company’s common stock for the periods presented.

(3) Benefit Plans

The table below outlines the components of the Company's net periodic benefit recognized during the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 for its pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
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For the three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
Pension Benefits
   
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Service cost
   
18
     
20
     
15
     
14
 
Interest cost
   
336
     
322
     
32
     
27
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(609
)
   
(597
)
   
(169
)
   
(126
)
Amortization of net (gain) loss
   
-
     
111
     
(74
)
   
(10
)
Amortization of prior service credit
   
-
     
-
     
(45
)
   
(65
)
Net periodic benefit
   
(255
)
   
(144
)
   
(241
)
   
(160
)

 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
Pension Benefits
   
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Service cost
   
36
     
34
     
29
     
26
 
Interest cost
   
672
     
637
     
64
     
51
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(1,218
)
   
(1,095
)
   
(338
)
   
(249
)
Amortization of net (gain) loss
   
-
     
258
     
(146
)
   
(25
)
Amortization of prior service credit
   
-
     
-
     
(90
)
   
(131
)
Net periodic benefit
   
(510
)
   
(166
)
   
(481
)
   
(328
)

The Company previously disclosed in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, that it did not expect to make contributions to its pension and postretirement benefit plans in 2014.  As of June 30, 2014, no contributions have been made, however, this decision is reviewed each quarter and is subject to change based upon market conditions.

Since 2003, the Company has not subsidized retiree medical insurance premiums.  However, it continues to provide postretirement medical benefits to a limited number of current and retired executives in accordance with the terms of their employment contracts.

(4) Investment Securities

(a) Securities available for sale

The amortized cost and fair value of the securities available for sale are as follows:
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June 30, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
 
 
 
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
 
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
103,805
     
56
     
521
     
103,340
 
State and political subdivisions
   
3,823
     
98
     
-
     
3,921
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
594,869
     
1,885
     
7,237
     
589,517
 
Corporate bonds
   
1,403
     
-
     
1
     
1,402
 
 
                               
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
107,542
     
-
     
5,175
     
102,367
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,832
     
-
     
288
     
10,544
 
Other
   
650
     
-
     
6
     
644
 
Total debt securities
   
822,924
     
2,039
     
13,228
     
811,735
 
Equity securities
   
35
     
-
     
-
     
35
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
822,959
     
2,039
     
13,228
     
811,770
 

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
 
 
 
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
 
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
200,531
     
22
     
1,724
     
198,829
 
State and political subdivisions
   
7,623
     
135
     
-
     
7,758
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
552,230
     
267
     
20,048
     
532,449
 
Corporate bonds
   
10,429
     
43
     
1
     
10,471
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
111,383
     
-
     
8,354
     
103,029
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,965
     
-
     
407
     
10,558
 
Other
   
650
     
-
     
-
     
650
 
Total debt securities
   
893,811
     
467
     
30,534
     
863,744
 
Equity securities
   
10
     
-
     
-
     
10
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
893,821
     
467
     
30,534
     
863,754
 

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The following table distributes the debt securities included in the available for sale portfolio as of June 30, 2014, based on the securities’ final maturity (mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are stated using an estimated average life):

(dollars in thousands)
 
Amortized
   
Fair
 
 
 
Cost
   
Value
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
2,195
     
2,213
 
Due in one year through five years
   
360,427
     
360,596
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
458,992
     
447,603
 
Due after ten years
   
1,310
     
1,323
 
 
 
$
822,924
     
811,735
 

Actual maturities may differ from the above because of securities prepayments and the right of certain issuers to call or prepay their obligations without penalty.

Gross unrealized losses on securities available for sale and the related fair values aggregated by the length of time that individual securities have been in an unrealized loss position, were as follows:

 
 
June 30, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Less than
   
12 months
   
   
 
 
 
12 months
   
or more
   
Total
 
 
 
   
Gross
   
   
Gross
   
   
Gross
 
 
 
Fair
   
Unreal.
   
Fair
   
Unreal.
   
Fair
   
Unreal.
 
 
 
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
22,503
     
17
     
54,995
     
504
     
77,498
     
521
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
49,195
     
242
     
353,561
     
6,995
     
402,756
     
7,237
 
Corporate bonds
   
501
     
1
     
-
     
-
     
501
     
1
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
-
     
-
     
102,367
     
5,175
     
102,367
     
5,175
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
-
     
-
     
10,543
     
288
     
10,543
     
288
 
Other
   
594
     
6
     
-
     
-
     
594
     
6
 
Total
 
$
72,793
     
266
     
521,466
     
12,962
     
594,259
     
13,228
 

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December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Less than
   
12 months
   
   
 
 
 
12 months
   
or more
   
Total
 
 
 
   
Gross
   
   
Gross
   
   
Gross
 
 
 
Fair
   
Unreal.
   
Fair
   
Unreal.
   
Fair
   
Unreal.
 
 
 
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
198,023
     
1,724
     
-
     
-
     
198,023
     
1,724
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
466,056
     
17,698
     
54,835
     
2,350
     
520,891
     
20,048
 
Corporate bonds
   
902
     
1
     
-
     
-
     
902
     
1
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
103,029
     
8,354
     
-
     
-
     
103,029
     
8,354
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,558
     
407
     
-
     
-
     
10,558
     
407
 
Total
 
$
778,568
     
28,184
     
54,835
     
2,350
     
833,403
     
30,534
 

The proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale, gross realized gains and gross realized losses from sales and calls during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Proceeds from sales
 
$
-
     
118,560
   
$
-
     
118,560
 
Proceeds from calls
   
39,301
     
96,417
     
180,623
     
205,414
 
Gross realized gains
   
-
     
1,512
     
6
     
1,514
 
Gross realized losses
   
-
     
80
     
-
     
80
 

Tax expense recognized on net gains on sales of securities available for sale were approximately $573 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  There were no net gains on sales of securities available for sale during the three months ended June 30, 2014.  Tax expense recognized on net gains on sales of securities available for sale were approximately $2 thousand and $574 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 respectively.

(b) Held to maturity securities

The amortized cost and fair value of the held to maturity securities are as follows:
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June 30, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
 
 
 
Amortized
   
Unrecognized
   
Unrecognized
   
Fair
 
 
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
 
$
67,974
     
3,614
     
-
     
71,588
 
Corporate bonds
   
9,952
     
1,355
     
-
     
11,307
 
Total held to maturity
 
$
77,926
     
4,969
     
-
     
82,895
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
 
 
 
Amortized
   
Unrecognized
   
Unrecognized
   
Fair
 
 
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
 
$
76,270
     
2,744
     
138
     
78,876
 
Corporate bonds
   
9,945
     
1,484
     
-
     
11,429
 
Total held to maturity
 
$
86,215
     
4,228
     
138
     
90,305
 

The following table distributes the debt securities included in the held to maturity portfolio as of June 30, 2014, based on the securities’ final maturity (mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are stated using an estimated average life):

(dollars in thousands)
 
Amortized
   
Fair
 
 
 
Cost
   
Value
 
Due in one year through five years
   
76,333
     
81,192
 
Due in five years through ten years
   
1,593
     
1,703
 
 
 
$
77,926
     
82,895
 

Actual maturities may differ from the above because of securities prepayments and the right of certain issuers to call or prepay their obligations without penalty.

There were no held to maturity securities in an unrecognized loss position as of June 30, 2014.

Gross unrecognized losses on held to maturity securities and the related fair values aggregated by the length of time that individual securities have been in an unrecognized loss position as of December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Less than
   
12 months
   
   
 
 
 
12 months
   
or more
   
Total
 
 
 
   
Gross
   
   
Gross
   
   
Gross
 
 
 
Fair
   
Unrec.
   
Fair
   
Unrec.
   
Fair
   
Unrec.
 
 
 
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
 
$
27,091
     
138
     
-
     
-
     
27,091
     
138
 
Total
 
$
27,091
     
138
     
-
     
-
     
27,091
     
138
 

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There were no sales or transfers of held to maturity securities during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

(c) Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio by type and applying the appropriate OTTI model. Investment securities classified as available for sale or held-to-maturity are generally evaluated for OTTI under ASC 320 “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.”

In determining OTTI under the FASB ASC 320 model, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

When OTTI occurs, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether management intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If management intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If management does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the OTTI on debt securities shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s security portfolio consisted of 202 securities, 79 of which were in an unrealized loss position, and are discussed below.

U.S. government sponsored enterprises

In the case of unrealized losses on U.S. government sponsored enterprises, because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates, and not credit quality, and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2014.

Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential

All of the mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations held by the Company were issued by U.S. government sponsored entities and agencies, primarily Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are institutions the government has affirmed its commitment to support. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates, and not credit quality, and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2014.
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Corporate bonds

The Company’s exposure is primarily in bonds of firms in the financial sector. All of the corporate bonds owned continue to be rated investment grade, all are current as to the payment of interest and the Company expects to collect the full amount of the principal balance at maturity. The Company actively monitors the firms and the bonds. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates, and not credit quality, and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2014.

Small Business Administration (SBA) - guaranteed participation securities

All of the SBA securities held by the Company were issued and guaranteed by U.S. Small Business Administration. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates, and not credit quality, and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2014.

Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
All of the mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations held by the Company were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies, are current as to the payment of interest and principal and the Company expects to collect the full amount of the principal and interest payments. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates, and not credit quality, and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2014.

Other securities

In the case of unrealized losses on other securities, because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates, and not credit quality, and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2014.

As a result of the above analysis, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses for credit or any other reason.

(5) Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables present the recorded investment in loans by loan class:
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June 30, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
New York and
   
   
 
 
 
other states*
   
Florida
   
Total
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
167,815
     
21,908
     
189,723
 
Other
   
32,864
     
68
     
32,932
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
1,960,668
     
422,564
     
2,383,232
 
Home equity loans
   
49,695
     
4,573
     
54,268
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
301,236
     
38,661
     
339,897
 
Installment
   
5,466
     
632
     
6,098
 
Total loans, net
 
$
2,517,744
     
488,406
     
3,006,150
 
Less: Allowance for loan losses
                   
46,935
 
Net loans
                 
$
2,959,215
 

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
New York and
   
   
 
 
 
other states*
   
Florida
   
Total
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
169,722
     
21,404
     
191,126
 
Other
   
32,323
     
32
     
32,355
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
1,909,447
     
378,361
     
2,287,808
 
Home equity loans
   
47,494
     
3,642
     
51,136
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
304,044
     
36,445
     
340,489
 
Installment
   
5,292
     
603
     
5,895
 
Total loans, net
 
$
2,468,322
     
440,487
     
2,908,809
 
Less: Allowance for loan losses
                   
47,714
 
Net loans
                 
$
2,861,095
 

* Includes New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $34.3 million and $35.4 million of real estate construction loans, respectively.  Of the $34.3 million in real estate construction loans at June 30, 2014, approximately $15.4 million are secured by first mortgages to residential borrowers while approximately $18.9 million were to commercial borrowers for residential construction projects. Of the $35.4 million in real estate construction loans at December 31, 2013, approximately $13.9 million are secured by first mortgages to residential borrowers while approximately $21.5 million were to commercial borrowers for residential construction projects. The vast majority of construction loans are in the Company’s New York market.

TrustCo lends in the geographic territory of its branch locations in New York, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Vermont. Although the loan portfolio is diversified, a portion of its debtors’ ability to repay depends significantly on the economic conditions prevailing in the respective geographic territory.

The following tables present the recorded investment in non-accrual loans by loan class:
19

 
 
June 30, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
New York and
   
   
 
 
 
other states
   
Florida
   
Total
 
Loans in non-accrual status:
 
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
5,010
     
517
     
5,527
 
Other
   
122
     
-
     
122
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
26,886
     
3,140
     
30,026
 
Home equity loans
   
517
     
-
     
517
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
4,030
     
438
     
4,468
 
Installment
   
87
     
1
     
88
 
Total non-accrual loans
   
36,652
     
4,096
     
40,748
 
Restructured real estate mortgages - 1 to 4 family
   
159
     
-
     
159
 
Total nonperforming loans
 
$
36,811
     
4,096
     
40,907
 

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
New York and
   
   
 
 
 
other states
   
Florida
   
Total
 
Loans in non-accrual status:
 
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
6,620
     
-
     
6,620
 
Other
   
332
     
-
     
332
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
26,713
     
4,781
     
31,494
 
Home equity loans
   
691
     
-
     
691
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
3,641
     
356
     
3,997
 
Installment
   
93
     
-
     
93
 
Total non-accrual loans
   
38,090
     
5,137
     
43,227
 
Restructured real estate mortgages - 1 to 4 family
   
166
     
-
     
166
 
Total nonperforming loans
 
$
38,256
     
5,137
     
43,393
 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company’s loan portfolio did not include any subprime mortgages or loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality.

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by loan class and by region as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

New York and other states:

 
 
June 30, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
   
60-89
Days
Past Due
   
90+
Days
Past Due
   
Total
30+ days
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
 
 
                         
   
   
 
Commercial:
                         
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
54
     
-
     
3,493
     
3,547
     
164,268
     
167,815
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
122
     
122
     
32,742
     
32,864
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
3,515
     
1,620
     
20,018
     
25,153
     
1,935,515
     
1,960,668
 
Home equity loans
   
57
     
56
     
452
     
565
     
49,130
     
49,695
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
619
     
334
     
2,364
     
3,317
     
297,919
     
301,236
 
Installment
   
75
     
38
     
74
     
187
     
5,279
     
5,466
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
4,320
     
2,048
     
26,523
     
32,891
     
2,484,853
     
2,517,744
 

20

Florida:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
   
60-89
Days
Past Due
   
90 +
Days
Past Due
   
Total
30+ days
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
21,908
     
21,908
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
68
     
68
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
726
     
-
     
2,504
     
3,230
     
419,334
     
422,564
 
Home equity loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,573
     
4,573
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
34
     
-
     
28
     
62
     
38,599
     
38,661
 
Installment
   
14
     
-
     
-
     
14
     
618
     
632
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
774
     
-
     
2,532
     
3,306
     
485,100
     
488,406
 
 
Total:

(dollars in thousands)
  30-59     60-89     90 +  
Total
   
   
 
 
 
Days
   
Days
   
Days
   
30+ days
   
   
Total
 
 
 
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Loans
 
 
                         
   
   
 
Commercial:
                         
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
54
     
-
     
3,493
     
3,547
     
186,176
     
189,723
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
122
     
122
     
32,810
     
32,932
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
4,241
     
1,620
     
22,522
     
28,383
     
2,354,849
     
2,383,232
 
Home equity loans
   
57
     
56
     
452
     
565
     
53,703
     
54,268
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
653
     
334
     
2,392
     
3,379
     
336,518
     
339,897
 
Installment
   
89
     
38
     
74
     
201
     
5,897
     
6,098
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
5,094
     
2,048
     
29,055
     
36,197
     
2,969,953
     
3,006,150
 

New York and other states:

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
  30-59     60-89     90 +  
Total
   
   
 
 
 
Days
   
Days
   
Days
   
30+ days
   
   
Total
 
 
 
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Loans
 
 
                         
   
   
 
Commercial:
                         
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
583
     
1,426
     
3,379
     
5,388
     
164,334
     
169,722
 
Other
   
209
     
-
     
123
     
332
     
31,991
     
32,323
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
4,664
     
2,042
     
17,624
     
24,330
     
1,885,117
     
1,909,447
 
Home equity loans
   
46
     
18
     
552
     
616
     
46,878
     
47,494
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
1,014
     
331
     
1,897
     
3,242
     
300,802
     
304,044
 
Installment
   
85
     
12
     
77
     
174
     
5,118
     
5,292
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
6,601
     
3,829
     
23,652
     
34,082
     
2,434,240
     
2,468,322
 

21

Florida:

(dollars in thousands)
  30-59     60-89     90 +  
Total
   
   
 
 
 
Days
   
Days
   
Days
   
30+ days
   
   
Total
 
 
 
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Loans
 
 
                         
   
   
 
Commercial:
                         
   
   
 
   Commercial real estate
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
21,404
     
21,404
 
   Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
32
     
32
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
   First mortgages
   
552
     
-
     
4,229
     
4,781
     
373,580
     
378,361
 
   Home equity loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
3,642
     
3,642
 
   Home equity lines of credit
   
109
     
-
     
247
     
356
     
36,089
     
36,445
 
Installment
   
-
     
2
     
-
     
2
     
601
     
603
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
661
     
2
     
4,476
     
5,139
     
435,348
     
440,487
 

Total:

(dollars in thousands)
 
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
   
60-89
Days
Past Due
   
90 +
Days
Past Due
   
Total
30+ days
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
 
 
                         
   
   
 
Commercial:
                         
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
583
     
1,426
     
3,379
     
5,388
     
185,738
     
191,126
 
Other
   
209
     
-
     
123
     
332
     
32,023
     
32,355
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
5,216
     
2,042
     
21,853
     
29,111
     
2,258,697
     
2,287,808
 
Home equity loans
   
46
     
18
     
552
     
616
     
50,520
     
51,136
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
1,123
     
331
     
2,144
     
3,598
     
336,891
     
340,489
 
Installment
   
85
     
14
     
77
     
176
     
5,719
     
5,895
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
7,262
     
3,831
     
28,128
     
39,221
     
2,869,588
     
2,908,809
 

At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no loans that are 90 days past due and still accruing interest. As a result, non-accrual loans includes all loans 90 days past due and greater as well as certain loans less than 90 days past due that were placed on non-accrual status for reasons other than delinquent status. There are no commitments to extend further credit on non-accrual or restructured loans.

Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment is summarized as follows:
22

(dollars in thousands)
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
   
Real Estate
   
   
 
 
 
   
Mortgage-
   
   
 
 
 
Commercial
   
1 to 4 Family
   
Installment
   
Total
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
3,840
     
43,091
     
104
     
47,035
 
Loans charged off:
                               
New York and other states
   
13
     
1,691
     
32
     
1,736
 
Florida
   
-
     
75
     
10
     
85
 
Total loan chargeoffs
   
13
     
1,766
     
42
     
1,821
 
 
                               
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                               
New York and other states
   
-
     
195
     
8
     
203
 
Florida
   
2
     
16
     
-
     
18
 
Total recoveries
   
2
     
211
     
8
     
221
 
Net loans charged off
   
11
     
1,555
     
34
     
1,600
 
Provision for loan losses
   
244
     
1,216
     
40
     
1,500
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
4,073
     
42,752
     
110
     
46,935
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
   
Real Estate
   
   
 
 
 
   
Mortgage-
   
   
 
 
 
Commercial
   
1 to 4 Family
   
Installment
   
Total
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
3,964
     
43,595
     
99
     
47,658
 
Loans charged off:
                               
New York and other states
   
49
     
2,008
     
16
     
2,073
 
Florida
   
-
     
162
     
-
     
162
 
Total loan chargeoffs
   
49
     
2,170
     
16
     
2,235
 
 
                               
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                               
New York and other states
   
-
     
123
     
3
     
126
 
Florida
   
1
     
39
     
-
     
40
 
Total recoveries
   
1
     
162
     
3
     
166
 
Net loans charged off
   
48
     
2,008
     
13
     
2,069
 
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
(197
)
   
2,179
     
18
     
2,000
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
3,719
     
43,766
     
104
     
47,589
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
   
Real Estate
   
   
 
 
 
   
Mortgage-
   
   
 
 
 
Commercial
   
1 to 4 Family
   
Installment
   
Total
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
4,019
     
43,597
     
98
     
47,714
 
Loans charged off:
                               
New York and other states
   
273
     
2,617
     
81
     
2,971
 
Florida
   
613
     
542
     
12
     
1,167
 
Total loan chargeoffs
   
886
     
3,159
     
93
     
4,138
 
 
                               
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                               
New York and other states
   
18
     
270
     
13
     
301
 
Florida
   
3
     
55
     
-
     
58
 
Total recoveries
   
21
     
325
     
13
     
359
 
Net loans charged off
   
865
     
2,834
     
80
     
3,779
 
Provision for loan losses
   
919
     
1,989
     
92
     
3,000
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
4,073
     
42,752
     
110
     
46,935
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
   
Real Estate
   
   
 
 
 
   
Mortgage-
   
   
 
 
 
Commercial
   
1 to 4 Family
   
Installment
   
Total
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
3,771
     
44,069
     
87
     
47,927
 
Loans charged off:
                               
New York and other states
   
299
     
3,645
     
35
     
3,979
 
Florida
   
100
     
567
     
-
     
667
 
Total loan chargeoffs
   
399
     
4,212
     
35
     
4,646
 
 
                               
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                               
New York and other states
   
2
     
197
     
7
     
206
 
Florida
   
2
     
100
     
-
     
102
 
Total recoveries
   
4
     
297
     
7
     
308
 
Net loans charged off
   
395
     
3,915
     
28
     
4,338
 
Provision for loan losses
   
343
     
3,612
     
45
     
4,000
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
3,719
     
43,766
     
104
     
47,589
 
23

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 
 
June 30, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
1-to-4 Family
   
   
 
 
 
Commercial Loans
   
Residential Real Estate
   
Installment Loans
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
   
   
   
 
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
 
   
   
   
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
4,073
     
42,752
     
110
     
46,935
 
 
                               
Total ending allowance balance
 
$
4,073
     
42,752
     
110
     
46,935
 
 
                               
Loans:
                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
5,949
     
21,405
     
-
     
27,354
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
216,706
     
2,755,992
     
6,098
     
2,978,796
 
 
                               
Total ending loans balance
 
$
222,655
     
2,777,397
     
6,098
     
3,006,150
 

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
1-to-4 Family
   
   
 
 
 
Commercial Loans
   
Residential Real Estate
   
Installment Loans
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
   
   
   
 
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
 
   
   
   
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
4,019
     
43,597
     
98
     
47,714
 
 
                               
Total ending allowance balance
 
$
4,019
     
43,597
     
98
     
47,714
 
 
                               
Loans:
                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
8,082
     
21,258
     
-
     
29,340
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
215,399
     
2,658,175
     
5,895
     
2,879,469
 
 
                               
Total ending loans balance
 
$
223,481
     
2,679,433
     
5,895
     
2,908,809
 

The Company did not acquire any loans with deteriorated credit quality during the three months or six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

The Company has identified non-accrual commercial and commercial real estate loans, as well as all loans restructured under a troubled debt restructuring (TDR), as impaired loans. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the borrower will be unable to repay the loan according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is restructured in a TDR.

A loan for which the terms have been modified, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, is considered a TDR and is classified as impaired. TDR’s at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception or the fair value of the underlying collateral if the loan is considered collateral dependent.

The following tables present impaired loans by loan class as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
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New York and other states:

 
 
June 30, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Unpaid
   
   
Average
 
 
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
 
 
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
5,310
     
6,792
     
-
     
5,152
 
Other
   
122
     
122
     
-
     
122
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
16,469
     
17,463
     
-
     
16,872
 
Home equity loans
   
438
     
482
     
-
     
492
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2,662
     
3,036
     
-
     
2,583
 
 
                               
Total
 
$
25,001
     
27,895
     
-
     
25,221
 

Florida:

(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Unpaid
   
   
Average
 
 
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
 
 
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
517
     
1,130
     
-
     
721
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
1,224
     
1,408
     
-
     
1,533
 
Home equity loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
612
     
684
     
-
     
538
 
 
                               
Total
 
$
2,353
     
3,222
     
-
     
2,792
 

Total:

(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Unpaid
   
   
Average
 
 
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
 
 
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
5,827
     
7,922
     
-
     
5,873
 
Other
   
122
     
122
     
-
     
122
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
17,693
     
18,871
     
-
     
18,405
 
Home equity loans
   
438
     
482
     
-
     
492
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
3,274
     
3,720
     
-
     
3,121
 
 
                               
Total
 
$
27,354
     
31,117
     
-
     
28,013
 

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New York and other states:

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Unpaid
   
   
Average
 
 
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
 
 
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
6,620
     
8,039
     
-
     
6,013
 
Other
   
332
     
332
     
-
     
165
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
16,257
     
17,353
     
-
     
14,706
 
Home equity loans
   
561
     
614
     
-
     
636
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2,528
     
2,825
     
-
     
2,051
 
 
                               
Total
 
$
26,298
     
29,163
     
-
     
23,571
 

Florida:

(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Unpaid
   
   
Average
 
 
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
 
 
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
1,130
     
1,130
     
-
     
1,401
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
1,630
     
1,922
     
-
     
1,611
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
282
     
380
     
-
     
100
 
 
                               
Total
 
$
3,042
     
3,432
     
-
     
3,112
 

Total:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Unpaid
   
   
Average
 
 
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
 
 
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
7,750
     
9,169
     
-
     
7,414
 
Other
   
332
     
332
     
-
     
165
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
17,887
     
19,275
     
-
     
16,317
 
Home equity loans
   
561
     
614
     
-
     
636
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2,810
     
3,205
     
-
     
2,151
 
 
                               
Total
 
$
29,340
     
32,595
     
-
     
26,683
 

The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as impaired. Interest income recognized on impaired loans was not material during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
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As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 impaired loans included approximately $8.7 million and $8.6 million of 1 to 4 family residential real estate loans in accruing status that were identified as TDR’s in accordance with regulatory guidance related to Chapter 7 bankruptcy loans.

Management evaluates impairment on impaired loans on a quarterly basis. If, during this evaluation, impairment of the loan is identified, a charge off is taken at that time. As a result, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, based upon management’s evaluation and due to the sufficiency of chargeoffs taken, none of the allowance for loan losses has been allocated to a specific impaired loan(s).

The following table presents, by class, loans that were modified as TDR’s:

 
 
During the three months ended 6/30/2014
   
During the three months ended 6/30/2013
 
New York and other states:
 
   
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
   
   
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
 
 
 
   
Outstanding
   
Outstanding
   
   
Outstanding
   
Outstanding
 
 
 
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
   
1
   
$
300
     
300
     
-
   
$
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
12
     
1,611
     
1,611
     
14
     
2,014
     
2,014
 
Home equity loans
   
1
     
47
     
47
     
4
     
87
     
87
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2
     
443
     
443
     
2
     
87
     
87
 
 
                                               
Total
   
16
   
$
2,401
     
2,401
     
20
   
$
2,188
     
2,188
 

Florida:
 
   
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
   
   
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
 
 
 
   
Outstanding
   
Outstanding
   
   
Outstanding
   
Outstanding
 
 
 
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
     
-
   
$
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
2
     
192
     
192
     
2
     
290
     
290
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
31
     
31
 
 
                                               
Total
   
2
   
$
192
     
192
     
3
   
$
321
     
321
 

 
 
During six months ended 6/30/2014
   
During the six months ended 6/30/2013
 
New York and other states:
 
   
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
   
   
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
 
 
 
   
Outstanding
   
Outstanding
   
   
Outstanding
   
Outstanding
 
 
 
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
   
1
   
$
300
     
300
     
-
   
$
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
20
     
2,985
     
2,985
     
26
     
3,480
     
3,480
 
Home equity loans
   
2
     
51
     
51
     
7
     
148
     
148
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
3
     
565
     
565
     
7
     
221
     
221
 
 
                                               
Total
   
26
   
$
3,901
     
3,901
     
40
   
$
3,849
     
3,849
 

Florida:
 
   
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
   
   
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
 
 
 
   
Outstanding
   
Outstanding
   
   
Outstanding
   
Outstanding
 
 
 
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
     
-
   
$
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
4
     
364
     
364
     
5
     
677
     
677
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2
     
354
     
354
     
1
     
31
     
31
 
 
                                               
Total
   
6
   
$
718
     
718
     
6
   
$
708
     
708
 

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The addition of these TDR’s did not have a significant impact on the allowance for loan losses.

The following table presents, by class, TDR’s that defaulted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 which had been modified within the last twelve months:

New York and other states:
 
 
 
Three months ended 6/30/2014
   
Three months ended 6/30/2013
 
 
 
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Contracts
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
2
     
161
     
3
     
302
 
Home equity loans
   
-
     
-
     
1
     
44
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
-
     
-
     
1
     
57
 
 
                               
Total
   
2
   
$
161
     
5
   
$
403
 

New York and other states:
 
Six months ended 6/30/2014
   
Six months ended 6/30/2013
 
 
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Contracts
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
4
     
308
     
21
     
2,634
 
Home equity loans
   
-
     
-
     
3
     
78
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
-
     
-
     
9
     
532
 
 
                               
Total
   
4
   
$
308
     
33
   
$
3,244
 

Florida:

 
 
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Contracts
   
Investment
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
-
     
-
     
3
     
375
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
1
     
279
     
-
     
-
 
 
                               
Total
   
1
   
$
279
     
3
   
$
375
 

In situations where the Bank considers a loan modification, management determines whether the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty by performing an evaluation of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s underwriting policy.

Generally, the modification of the terms of loans was the result of the borrower filing for bankruptcy protection. Chapter 13 bankruptcies generally include the deferral of all past due amounts for a period of generally 60 months in accordance with the bankruptcy court order. In the case of Chapter 7 bankruptcies, as previously noted, even though there is no modification of terms, the borrowers’ debt to the Company was discharged and they did not reaffirm the debt.

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms. In situations involving a borrower filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection, however, a loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due, consistent with the treatment by the bankruptcy court.
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The TDR’s that subsequently defaulted described above did not have a material impact on the allowance for loan losses as the underlying collateral was evaluated at the time these loans were identified as TDR’s, and a charge off was taken at that time, if necessary. Collateral values on these loans, as well as all non-accrual loans, are reviewed for collateral sufficiency on a quarterly basis.

The Company categorizes 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, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. On at least an annual basis, the Company’s loan grading process analyzes non-homogeneous loans over $150 thousand, such as commercial and commercial real estate loans, individually by grading the loans based on credit risk. In addition, the Company’s internal loan review department reviews non-homogeneous loans over $250 thousand by testing the loan grades assigned through the Company’s grading process.

The Company uses the following definitions for classified loans:

Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Company’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those loans classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. All doubtful loans are considered impaired.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:
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June 30, 2014
 
New York and other states:
 
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
 
 
 
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
159,539
     
8,276
     
167,815
 
Other
   
32,258
     
606
     
32,864
 
 
                       
 
 
$
191,797
     
8,882
     
200,679
 

Florida:

(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
 
 
 
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
21,391
     
517
     
21,908
 
Other
   
68
     
-
     
68
 
 
                       
 
 
$
21,459
     
517
     
21,976
 

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
New York and other states:
 
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
 
 
 
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
159,024
     
10,698
     
169,722
 
Other
   
31,691
     
632
     
32,323
 
 
                       
 
 
$
190,715
     
11,330
     
202,045
 

Florida:

(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
 
 
 
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
 
   
   
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
20,274
     
1,130
     
21,404
 
Other
   
32
     
-
     
32
 
 
                       
 
 
$
20,306
     
1,130
     
21,436
 

Included in classified loans in the above tables are impaired loans of $5.6 million and $8.1 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

For homogeneous loan pools, such as residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and installment loans, the Company uses payment status to identify the credit risk in these loan portfolios. Payment status is reviewed on a daily basis by the Bank’s collection area and on a monthly basis with respect to determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The payment status of these homogeneous pools at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is included in the aging of the recorded investment of past due loans table. In addition, the total nonperforming portion of these homogeneous loan pools at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is presented in the recorded investment in non-accrual loans table.
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(6) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value measurements (ASC 820) defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity can access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 – Significant other 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.

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the value that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities:

Securities Available for Sale: The fair value of securities available for sale is determined utilizing an independent pricing service for identical assets or significantly similar securities. The pricing service uses a variety of techniques to arrive at fair value including market maker bids, quotes and pricing models. Inputs to the pricing models include recent trades, benchmark interest rates, spreads and actual and projected cash flows. This results in a Level 2 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Interest and dividend income is recorded on the accrual method and is included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the respective investment class under total interest and dividend income. Also classified as available for sale securities are equity securities where fair value is determined by quoted market prices and these are designated as Level 1. The Company does not have any securities that would be designated as level 3.

Other Real Estate Owned: Assets acquired through loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. This results in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Impaired Loans: At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally have had a chargeoff through the allowance for loan losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. When obtained, non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.
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Indications of value for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are obtained from third party providers or the Company’s internal Appraisal Department. All indications of value are reviewed for reasonableness by a member of the Appraisal Department for the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value via comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value under ASC 820 on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
June 30, 2014 Using:
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
Significant
   
 
 
 
   
Quoted Prices in
   
Other
   
Significant
 
 
 
   
Active Markets for
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
 
 
Carrying
   
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
 
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Securities available-for sale:
 
   
   
   
 
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
 
$
103,340
     
-
     
103,340
     
-
 
State and political subdivisions
   
3,921
     
-
     
3,921
     
-
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
589,517
     
-
     
589,517
     
-
 
Corporate bonds
   
1,402
     
-
     
1,402
     
-
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
102,367
     
-
     
102,367
     
-
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,544
     
-
     
10,544
     
-
 
Other securities and equity securities
   
679
     
35
     
644
     
-
 
Total securities available-for-sale
 
$
811,770
     
35
     
811,735
     
-
 

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Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2013 Using:
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
Significant
   
 
 
 
   
Quoted Prices in
   
Other
   
Significant
 
 
 
   
Active Markets for
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
 
 
Carrying
   
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
 
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Securities available-for sale:
 
   
   
   
 
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
 
$
198,829
     
-
     
198,829
     
-
 
State and political subdivisions
   
7,758
     
-
     
7,758
     
-
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
532,449
     
-
     
532,449
     
-
 
Corporate bonds
   
10,471
     
-
     
10,471
     
-
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
103,029
     
-
     
103,029
         
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,558
             
10,558
         
Other securities and equity securities
   
660
     
10
     
650
     
-
 
 
                               
Total securities available-for-sale
 
$
863,754
     
10
     
863,744
     
-
 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
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Fair Value Measurements at
June 30, 2014 Using:
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
Significant
   
 
 
 
   
Quoted Prices in
   
Other
   
Significant
 
 
 
   
Active Markets for
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
 
 
Carrying
   
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
 
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Other real estate owned
 
$
8,295
     
-
     
-
     
8,295
 
Impaired Loans:
                               
Commercial real estate
   
780
     
-
     
-
     
780
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
1,317
     
-
     
-
     
1,317
 
Home Equity Loans
   
13
     
-
     
-
     
13
 
Home Equity Lines of Credit
   
202
     
-
     
-
     
202
 

 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2013 Using:
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
Significant
   
 
 
 
   
Quoted Prices in
   
Other
   
Significant
 
 
 
   
Active Markets for
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
 
 
Carrying
   
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
 
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Other real estate owned
 
$
8,729
     
-
     
-
     
8,729
 
Impaired Loans:
                               
Commercial real estate
   
1,802
     
-
     
-
     
1,802
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
2,425
     
-
     
-
     
2,425
 
Home Equity Loans
   
48
     
-
     
-
     
48
 
Home Equity Lines of Credit
   
810
     
-
     
-
     
810
 

Other real estate owned, which is carried at fair value less costs to sell, approximated $8.3 million at June 30, 2014 and consisted of $5.2 million of commercial real estate and $3.1 million of residential real estate properties. Valuation charges of $363 thousand and $998 thousand are included in earnings for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

Of the total impaired loans of $27.4 million at June 30, 2014, $2.3 million are collateral dependent and have had a charge off taken and are carried at fair value measured on a non-recurring basis. Due to the sufficiency of charge offs taken on these loans and the adequacy of the underlying collateral, there were no specific valuation allowances for these loans at June 30, 2014. Gross charge offs related to commercial impaired loans included in the table above were $13 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2014, while gross charge offs related to residential impaired loans included in the table above amounted to $78 thousand.  For the six months ended June 30, 2014, gross charge offs related to commercial impaired loans included in the table above were $676 thousand while gross charge offs related to residential impaired loans included in the table above amounted to $109 thousand.

Other real estate owned, which is carried at fair value less costs to sell, approximates $8.7 million at December 31, 2013 and consisted of $5.0 million of commercial real estate and $3.7 million of residential real estate properties. A valuation charge of $2.2 million is included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013.
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Of the total impaired loans of $29.3 million at December 31, 2013, $5.1 million are collateral dependent and have had a charge off taken and are carried at fair value measured on a non-recurring basis. Due to the sufficiency of charge offs taken on these loans and the adequacy of the underlying collateral, there were no specific valuation allowances for these loans at December 31, 2013. Gross charge offs related to commercial impaired loans included in the table above were $761 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2013, while gross charge offs related to residential impaired loans included in the table above amounted to $534 thousand.

In accordance with ASC 825, the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
Carrying
   
June 30, 2014 Using:
 
 
 
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
621,548
     
621,548
     
-
     
-
     
621,548
 
Securities available for sale
   
811,770
     
35
     
811,735
     
-
     
811,770
 
Held to maturity securities
   
77,926
     
-
     
82,895
     
-
     
82,895
 
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal
                                       
Home Loan Bank stock
   
10,951
     
N/
A
   
N/
A
   
N/
A
   
N/
A
Net loans
   
2,959,215
     
-
     
-
     
3,002,229
     
3,002,229
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
11,350
     
-
     
3,233
     
8,117
     
11,350
 
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Demand deposits
   
324,277
     
324,277
     
-
     
-
     
324,277
 
Interest bearing deposits
   
3,670,910
     
2,528,187
     
1,143,337
     
-
     
3,671,524
 
Short-term borrowings
   
181,516
     
-
     
181,516
     
-
     
181,516
 
Accrued interest payable
   
466
     
100
     
366
     
-
     
466
 

(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
Carrying
   
December 31, 2013 Using:
 
 
 
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
583,044
     
583,044
     
-
     
-
     
583,044
 
Securities available for sale
   
863,754
     
10
     
863,744
     
-
     
863,754
 
Held to maturity securities
   
86,215
     
-
     
90,305
     
-
     
90,305
 
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal
                                       
Home Loan Bank stock
   
10,500
     
N/
A
   
N/
A
   
N/
A
   
N/
A
Net loans
   
2,861,095
     
-
     
-
     
2,910,940
     
2,910,940
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
11,198
     
-
     
3,452
     
7,746
     
11,198
 
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Demand deposits
   
318,456
     
318,456
     
-
     
-
     
318,456
 
Interest bearing deposits
   
3,608,615
     
2,477,567
     
1,132,025
     
-
     
3,609,592
 
Short-term borrowings
   
204,162
     
-
     
204,162
     
-
     
204,162
 
Accrued interest payable
   
468
     
101
     
367
     
-
     
468
 

The specific estimation methods and assumptions used can have a substantial impact on the resulting fair values of financial instruments. Following is a brief summary of the significant methods and assumptions used in estimating fair values:
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Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate fair values and are classified as Level 1.

Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock

It is not practical to determine the fair value of Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock due to their restrictive nature.

Securities Held to Maturity

Similar to securities available for sale described previously, the fair value of securities held to maturity are determined utilizing an independent pricing service for identical assets or significantly similar securities. The pricing service uses a variety of techniques to arrive at fair value including market maker bids, quotes and pricing models. Inputs to the pricing models include recent trades, benchmark interest rates, spreads and actual and projected cash flows. This results in a Level 2 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Interest and dividend income is recorded on the accrual method and included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the respective investment class under total interest and dividend income. The Company does not have any securities that would be designated as Level 3.

Loans

The fair values of all loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses with discount rates equal to the interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are valued at the lower of cost or fair value as described previously. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

Deposit Liabilities

The fair values disclosed for noninterest bearing demand deposits, interest bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date resulting in a Level 1 classification. The carrying value of all variable rate certificates of deposit approximates fair value resulting in a Level 2 classification. The fair value of fixed rate certificates of deposit is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses with discount rates equal to the interest rates currently being offered on certificates of similar size and remaining maturity resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value resulting in a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 classification consistent with the asset or liability that they are associated with.

Short-Term Borrowings and Other Financial Instruments

The fair value of all short-term borrowings, and other financial instruments approximates the carrying value resulting in a Level 2 classification.
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Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. Such financial instruments consist of commitments to extend financing and standby letters of credit. If the commitments are exercised by the prospective borrowers, these financial instruments will become interest earning assets of the Company. If the commitments expire, the Company retains any fees paid by the prospective borrower. The fair value of commitments is estimated based upon fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into consideration the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the borrower. For fixed rate commitments, the fair value estimation takes into consideration an interest rate risk factor. The fair value of these off-balance sheet items approximates the recorded amounts of the related fees, which are considered to be immaterial.

The Company does not engage in activities involving interest rate swaps, forward placement contracts, or any other instruments commonly referred to as derivatives.

(7) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balances, net of tax:

 
  For the three months ended 6/30/2014  
 
 
   
Other
   
Amount
   
Other
   
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Comprehensive
   
reclassified
   
Comprehensive
   
 
 
 
   
Income (Loss)-
   
from Accumulated
   
Income (Loss)-
   
 
 
 
Balance at
   
Before
   
Other Comprehensive
   
Three months
   
Balance at
 
 
 
3/31/2014
   
Reclassifications
   
Income
   
ended 6/30/2014
   
6/30/2014
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
   
(13,655
)
   
6,912
     
-
     
6,912
     
(6,743
)
Net change in net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service credit on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax
   
4,203
     
-
     
(71
)
   
(71
)
   
4,132
 
 
                                       
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
(9,452
)
   
6,912
     
(71
)
   
6,841
     
(2,611
)

 
  For the three months ended 6/30/2013  
 
 
   
Other
   
Amount
   
Other
   
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Comprehensive
   
reclassified
   
Comprehensive
   
 
 
 
   
Income (Loss)-
   
from Accumulated
   
Income (Loss)-
   
 
 
 
Balance at
   
Before
   
Other Comprehensive
   
Three months
   
Balance at
 
 
 
3/31/2013
   
Reclassifications
   
Income
   
ended 6/30/2013
   
6/30/2013
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
 
$
1,987
     
(15,824
)
   
(859
)
   
(16,683
)
   
(14,696
)
Net change in net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service credit on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax
   
(2,156
)
   
-
     
21
     
21
     
(2,135
)
 
                                       
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
$
(169
)
   
(15,824
)
   
(838
)
   
(16,662
)
   
(16,831
)

 
  For the six months ended 6/30/2014  
 
 
   
Other
   
Amount
   
Other
   
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Comprehensive
   
reclassified
   
Comprehensive
   
 
 
 
   
Income (Loss)-
   
from Accumulated
   
Income (Loss)-
   
 
 
 
Balance at
   
Before
   
Other Comprehensive
   
Six months
   
Balance at
 
 
 
12/31/2013
   
Reclassifications
   
Income
   
ended 6/30/2014
   
6/30/2014
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
   
(18,078
)
   
11,339
     
(4
)
   
11,335
     
(6,743
)
Net change in net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service credit on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax
   
4,275
     
-
     
(143
)
   
(143
)
   
4,132
 
 
                                       
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
(13,803
)
   
11,339
     
(147
)
   
11,192
     
(2,611
)

 
  For the six months ended 6/30/2013  
 
 
   
Other
   
Amount
   
Other
   
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Comprehensive
   
reclassified
   
Comprehensive
   
 
 
 
   
Income (Loss)-
   
from Accumulated
   
Income (Loss)-
   
 
 
 
Balance at
   
Before
   
Other Comprehensive
   
Six months
   
Balance at
 
 
 
12/31/2012
   
Reclassifications
   
Income
   
ended 6/30/2013
   
6/30/2013
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
 
$
3,755
     
(17,591
)
   
(860
)
   
(18,451
)
   
(14,696
)
Net change in net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service credit on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax
   
(2,197
)
   
-
     
62
     
62
     
(2,135
)
 
                                       
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
$
1,558
     
(17,591
)
   
(798
)
   
(18,389
)
   
(16,831
)

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The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
Affected
 
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
Line Item
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
in Statements
 
 
   
   
   
 
      
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale
 
   
   
   
 
     
 
 
   
   
   
 
      
Realized gain on securities transactions
   
-
     
1,432
     
6
     
1,434
 
Net gain on securities transactions
Income tax expense
   
-
     
(573
)
   
(2
)
   
(574
)
Income taxes
Net of tax
   
-
     
859
     
4
     
860
 
 
 
                               
      
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit items
                               
     
 
                               
      
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)
   
74
     
(101
)
   
146
     
(233
)
Salaries and employee benefits
Amortization of prior service credit
   
45
     
65
     
90
     
131
 
Salaries and employee benefits
Income tax (expense) benefit
   
(48
)
   
15
     
(93
)
   
40
 
Income taxes
Net of tax
   
71
     
(21
)
   
143
     
(62
)
 
 
                               
      
Total reclassifications, net of tax
   
71
     
838
     
147
     
798
 
 
 
(8) New Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-04 -Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40) – Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage loans upon Foreclosure. This standard provides clarification when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan should be removed from the balance sheet and other real estate owned recognized. These amendments clarify that when an in-substance foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan upon either: (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure, or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. For public business entities (PBEs) this ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after Dec 15, 2014. For entities that are not PBEs, this ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after Dec 15, 2014, and for interim periods within annual periods beginning after Dec 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The effect of adopting this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
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Crowe Horwath LLP
Independent Member Crowe Horwath International
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders
TrustCo Bank Corp NY
Glenville, New York

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of TrustCo Bank Corp NY as of June 30, 2014, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss) for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.  These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
 
 
/s/ Crowe Horwath LLP
 
New York, New York
August 4, 2014
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-looking Statements
Statements included in this report and in future filings by TrustCo Bank Corp NY (“TrustCo” or the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in TrustCo’s press releases, and in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, which are not historical or current facts, are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of such words as may, will, should, could, would, estimate, project, believe, intend, anticipate, plan, seek, expect and similar expressions.  Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements TrustCo makes regarding its expectations for complying with the new regulatory capital rules, the profitability of growth of the Company’s balance sheet and the ability of its loan products to continue to attract customers if long-term rates rise.  TrustCo wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

In addition to factors described under Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors, if any, and under the Risk Factor discussion in TrustCo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, the following important factors, among others, in some cases have affected and in the future could affect TrustCo’s actual results, and could cause TrustCo’s actual financial performance to differ materially from that expressed in any forward-looking statement:

· TrustCo’s ability to continue to originate a significant volume of one- to four-family mortgage loans in its market areas;
· TrustCo’s ability to continue to maintain noninterest expense and other overhead costs at reasonable levels relative to income;
· the future earnings and capital levels of Trustco Bank and the continued non-objection by TrustCo’s and Trustco Bank’s primary federal banking regulators, to the extent required, to distribute capital from Trustco Bank to the Company, which could affect the ability of the Company to pay dividends;
· TrustCo’s ability to make accurate assumptions and judgments regarding the credit risks associated with its lending and investing activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and charge-offs, changes in property values, and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;
· the effects of and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, inflation, interest rates, market and monetary fluctuations;
· the perceived overall value of TrustCo’s products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors’ products and services and the willingness of current and prospective customers to substitute competitors’ products and services for TrustCo’s products and services;
· the effect of changes in financial services laws and regulations (including laws concerning taxation, banking and securities) and the impact of other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry;
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· results of examinations of Trustco Bank and the Company by their respective primary federal banking regulators, including the possibility that the regulators may, among other things, require us to increase our loss allowances or to take other actions that reduce capital or income;
· real estate and collateral values;
· changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
· technological changes;
· changes in local market areas and general business and economic trends, as well as changes in consumer spending and saving habits;
· TrustCo’s success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing and managing its business; and
· other risks and uncertainties included under “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive, and the Company disclaims any obligation to subsequently revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Following this discussion is the table "Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Interest Rates and Interest Differential" which gives a detailed breakdown of TrustCo's average interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Introduction
The review that follows focuses on the factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of TrustCo during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014, with comparisons to the corresponding period in 2013, as applicable.  Net interest margin is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis in this discussion.  The consolidated interim financial statements and related notes, as well as the 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on March 7, 2014, should also be read in conjunction with this review.  Amounts in prior period consolidated interim financial statements are reclassified whenever necessary to conform to the current period's presentation.

Financial markets exhibited relatively moderate volatility during the second quarter of 2014, similar to the first quarter of 2014.  For the second quarter, the S&P 500 Index was up 4.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 2.2%, with both indices moving generally up during the period after some softness early in the quarter.  Credit markets also showed lessened volatility during the quarter.  On average, key market rates in the second quarter of 2014 were similar to the first quarter of 2014, however the shape of the curve did change somewhat.  For example, the 10 year Treasury bond averaged 2.62% during Q2 compared to 2.77% in Q1.  However, 2 and 5 year rates rose 5 and 6 basis points, respectively.  As a result, the spread between the 10 year and the 2 year bonds declined from 2.39% on average in Q1 to 2.20% in Q2.  The spread remains much better than it was through much of 2013; for example the average spread in the second quarter of 2013 was 1.71%, 49 basis points below the current quarter.  Steeper yield curves are favorable for portfolio mortgage lenders like TrustCo.  The table below illustrates the range of rate movements for both short term and longer term rates.  The target Fed Funds range remained unchanged at zero to 0.25% during the second quarter of 2014.  Spreads of certain asset classes, including agency securities and mortgage-backed securities, remained relatively narrow compared to the Treasury curve during the second quarter of 2014, and in fact contracted relative to Q1.  Changes in rates and spreads during the current quarter were due to a number of factors; however, uncertainty about the direction that the Federal Reserve Board would take in regard to the extraordinary accommodations that have influenced markets in recent years and further uncertainty regarding the economy and related issues were key factors.
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3 Month
   
2 Year
   
5 Year
   
10 Year
   
10 - 2 Year
 
 
  
 
Yield (%)
   
Yield (%)
   
Yield (%)
   
Yield (%)
   
Spread(%)
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Q2/13
 
Beg of Q2
   
0.08
     
0.23
     
0.76
     
1.86
     
1.63
 
Peak
   
0.08
     
0.43
     
1.49
     
2.60
     
2.17
 
Trough
   
0.03
     
0.20
     
0.65
     
1.66
     
1.46
 
End of Q2
   
0.04
     
0.36
     
1.41
     
2.52
     
2.16
 
Average in Q2
   
0.05
     
0.27
     
0.91
     
1.99
     
1.71
 
    
 
                                       
 
Q3/13
 
Beg of Q3
   
0.04
     
0.34
     
1.39
     
2.50
     
2.16
 
Peak
   
0.06
     
0.52
     
1.85
     
2.98
     
2.52
 
Trough
   
0.00
     
0.30
     
1.31
     
2.48
     
2.14
 
End of Q3
   
0.02
     
0.33
     
1.39
     
2.64
     
2.31
 
Average in Q3
   
0.03
     
0.37
     
1.50
     
2.71
     
2.34
 
    
 
                                       
 
Q4/13
 
Beg of Q4
   
0.02
     
0.33
     
1.42
     
2.66
     
2.33
 
Peak
   
0.14
     
0.42
     
1.75
     
3.04
     
2.66
 
Trough
   
0.02
     
0.28
     
1.29
     
2.51
     
2.20
 
End of Q4
   
0.07
     
0.38
     
1.75
     
3.04
     
2.66
 
Average in Q4
   
0.06
     
0.33
     
1.44
     
2.74
     
2.42
 
    
 
                                       
 Q1/14  
Beg of Q1
   
0.07
     
0.39
     
1.72
     
3.00
     
2.61
 
Peak
   
0.08
     
0.47
     
1.77
     
3.01
     
2.61
 
Trough
   
0.02
     
0.30
     
1.44
     
2.60
     
2.24
 
End of Q1
   
0.05
     
0.44
     
1.73
     
2.73
     
2.29
 
Average in Q1
   
0.05
     
0.37
     
1.60
     
2.77
     
2.39
 
    
 
                                       
 Q2/14  
Beg of Q2
   
0.04
     
0.44
     
1.74
     
2.77
     
2.33
 
Peak
   
0.04
     
0.51
     
1.80
     
2.82
     
2.35
 
Trough
   
0.01
     
0.35
     
1.50
     
2.44
     
2.06
 
End of Q2
   
0.04
     
0.47
     
1.62
     
2.53
     
2.06
 
Average in Q2
   
0.03
     
0.42
     
1.66
     
2.62
     
2.20
 

Underlying national economic conditions remain subdued, with persistent issues in regard to unemployment and underemployment and continued high levels of financial leverage in some sectors.  There have been some encouraging economic reports; however the level of persistent strength needed to significantly change the overall condition of the economy has not materialized.  There have been some improvements in recent quarters, including a declining unemployment rate and gains in home values in some areas.  However declining rates of labor participation, government budget deficits and debt levels in the United States remain a concern, and sovereign fiscal issues in a number of European nations, as well as slowing economies elsewhere, continue to contribute to global economic issues.
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The pace of bank failures has continued to decline and is no longer a significant issue.  The 2008 through early 2010 period saw unprecedented intervention by governments in markets and the financial services industry as the United States saw the two largest bank failures in its history in 2008, as well as failures of other major financial institutions, forced mergers and massive government bailouts.  The United States government responded to these events with legislation, including the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which authorized the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”), and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2010 (“ARRA”), more commonly known as the economic stimulus or economic recovery package, which was intended to stimulate the economy and provide for extensive infrastructure, energy, health and education needs.  In addition, the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) implemented a variety of major initiatives, including a sharp easing of monetary policy and direct intervention in a number of financial markets, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Treasury Department and other bank regulatory agencies also instituted a wide variety of programs.  As noted, uncertainty regarding the eventual need for the FRB to move away from its quantitative easing (“QE”) programs and other easy money policies and the need for the FRB and other elements of the government to withdraw various supporting mechanisms remain concerns for both the economy and financial markets.  It is not clear how aggressive the government will be in unwinding some of the programs that are now in place, or if any of those programs will be unwound at all.

The federal government, primarily through the Treasury Department and the federal banking agencies, is also implementing the financial reform bill, the “Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act” (the “Dodd-Frank Act.”), which has had and will likely continue to have a significant impact on the financial services industry.  In July 2013, the FDIC and the FRB approved a new rule that will substantially amend the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to the Company and the Bank. The final rule implements the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.

The final rule includes new minimum risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which will be effective for the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2015, and refines the definition of what constitutes “capital” for purposes of calculating these ratios.  The new minimum capital requirements will be: (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets ratio (known as the “leverage ratio”) of 4%. The final rule also establishes a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% above the new regulatory minimum capital ratios and when fully phased in, effectively, will result in the following minimum ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%.  The new capital conservation buffer requirement would be phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and would increase each year until fully implemented in January 2019. We will be subject to limitations, as stipulated in the new rules, on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases and paying discretionary bonuses if our capital level falls below the buffer amount.
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The application of more stringent capital requirements for the Company and the Bank could, among other things, result in lower returns on equity, require the raising of additional capital and result in regulatory actions, such as the inability to pay dividends or repurchase shares, if we were to be unable to comply with such requirements.  Management is currently evaluating the provisions of the final rules and their expected impact on the Company. Based on the Company's current balance sheet composition and capital levels, management believes that the Company will be in compliance with the new requirements.

The Dodd-Frank Act also included provisions that created a new agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”), to centralize responsibility for consumer financial protection and be responsible for implementing, examining and enforcing compliance with federal consumer financial laws such as the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in Saving Act, among others.  Depository institutions that have assets of $10 billion or less, such as the Bank, will continue to be supervised by their primary federal regulators (in the case of the Bank, the OCC).  The CFPB will also have data collecting powers for fair lending purposes for both small business and mortgage loans, as well as authority to prevent unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices.  These new and revised rules have and may continue to increase our regulatory compliance burden and costs and restrict the financial products and services we offer to our customers.

In January 2013, the CFPB issued a series of final rules related to mortgage loan origination and mortgage loan servicing. In particular, on January 10, 2013, the CFPB issued a final rule implementing the ability-to-repay and qualified mortgage (QM) provisions of the Truth in Lending Act, as amended by the Dodd-Frank Act (the “QM Rule”). The ability-to-repay provision requires creditors to make reasonable, good faith determinations that borrowers are able to repay their mortgages before extending the credit based on a number of factors and consideration of financial information about the borrower from reasonably reliable third-party documents. Under the Dodd-Frank Act and the QM Rule, loans meeting the definition of “qualified mortgage” are entitled to a presumption that the lender satisfied the ability-to-repay requirements. The presumption is a conclusive presumption/safe harbor for prime loans meeting the QM requirements, and a rebuttable presumption for higher-priced/subprime loans meeting the QM requirements. The definition of a “qualified mortgage” incorporates the statutory requirements, such as not allowing negative amortization or terms longer than 30 years. The QM Rule also adds an explicit maximum 43% debt-to-income ratio for borrowers if the loan is to meet the QM definition, though some mortgages that meet GSE, FHA and VA underwriting guidelines may, for a period not to exceed seven years, meet the QM definition without being subject to the 43% debt-to-income limits. The QM Rule became effective on January 10, 2014.
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TrustCo believes that its long-term focus on traditional banking services and practices has enabled the Company to avoid significant impact from asset quality problems and that the Company’s strong liquidity and solid capital positions have allowed the Company to continue to conduct business in a manner consistent with its past practice.  TrustCo has not engaged in the types of high risk loans and investments that have led to the widely reported problems in the industry.  Nevertheless, the Company has experienced an increase in nonperforming loans (“NPLs”) relative to historical levels, although NPLs have declined over recent quarters, and management believes the current level remains manageable.   While the Company does not expect to see a significant change in the inherent risk of loss in its loan portfolios at June 30, 2014, should general housing prices and other economic measures, such as unemployment in the Company’s market areas, deteriorate, the Company may experience an increase in the level of credit risk and in the amount of its classified and nonperforming loans.

In addition, the natural flight to quality that occurs in financial crises as investors focus on the safest possible investments, cuts in targeted interest rates and liquidity injections by the Federal government have all served to reduce yields available on both short term liquidity (Fed Funds and other short term investments), as well as the low risk types of securities typically invested in by the Company.  Also, as noted, the level of rates was relatively stable during the quarter but the shape of the curve did shift somewhat.  The average slope of the curve (measured by the 10 year Treasury versus the 2 year Treasury) declined 19 basis points to 2.20% in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2014.  As noted, a steeper slope in the yield curve is generally better for mortgage lender profitability.  The future course of interest rates is subject to significant uncertainty, as various indicators are providing contradicting signals.  For example, the FRB has been reducing assets purchases under its quantitative easing program over recent months and is currently expecting to end purchases after October.  The end of that program, combined with gains in the level of economic activity could potentially lead to higher rates.  Potentially offsetting these issues is that Treasuries continue to be viewed as a safe haven by many investors around the world, with their demand serving to dampen or completely outweigh any upward pressure on yields.  Finally, the Dodd-Frank Act creates additional uncertainty for the Company and the Bank. This law significantly changed the current bank regulatory structure and affects the lending, deposit, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies.

Home foreclosures have declined nationally over the last year but remain an area of political, regulatory and media interest.  Problems such as instances of foreclosures where the paperwork or process may not have met legal requirements have created significant legal and public relations problems for banks and other mortgage lenders.  Since the financial crisis began in 2008, numerous government and private actions have been undertaken relative to home lending, resulting in billions of dollars of fines against major industry participants for issues involving various aspects of their mortgage businesses, including foreclosure process issues. TrustCo’s mortgage loan portfolio consists of loans it and its employees have originated and serviced.  Files with the relevant documents are retained and monitored by staff members on Bank premises.  As a result, management believes the Company is unlikely to be significantly affected by errors in foreclosing on its mortgage loans.  In addition, because TrustCo generally originates loans to be held in its portfolio, the exposure that can come with being forced to buy back nonperforming loans that have been sold is extremely limited.
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Overview
TrustCo recorded net income of $11.8 million, or $0.125 of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to net income of $9.8 million or $0.104 of diluted earnings per share in the same period in 2013.  For the six months ended June 30, 2014, net income was $22.8 million versus $18.9 million for the year earlier period, while earnings per share were $0.241 compared to $0.201, for the same periods.

The primary factors accounting for the change in net income for three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same periods of the prior year were:

· An increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of $155.5 million to $4.49 billion for the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, and an increase of $183.0 million for the first six months of 2014 compared to the prior year period.

· An increase in the average balance of interest bearing liabilities of $110.4 million to $3.86 billion for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013, and an increase of $128.8 million for the first six months of 2014 compared to the prior year period.

· An increase in taxable equivalent net interest margin for the second quarter of 2014 to 3.16% from 3.10% in the prior year period.  The increase in the margin coupled with the  increase in average earning assets, resulted in an increase of $1.9 million in taxable equivalent net interest income in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the second quarter of 2013.  For the six month period, taxable net interest income was up $2.9 million, due entirely to the increase in average earning assets as the net interest margin remained flat at 3.15% versus the year earlier period.

· A decrease in the provision for loan losses to $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2014 from $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2013 and a decrease in the provision to $3.0 million from $4.0 million for the six month periods.

· A decrease of $1.4 million in noninterest income, including securities gains for the second quarter of 2014 compared to the prior year.  Excluding securities gains, noninterest income was up nominally for the quarter.   For the six month periods, noninterest income was down $244 thousand.  The six month period in 2014 included a $1.6 million gain on the sale of the Company’s planned regional administrative building in Florida, while the same period in 2013 included securities gains of $1.4 million.

· A decrease of $2.4 million in noninterest expense, including other real estate (ORE) expense, for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the second quarter of 2013.  Excluding ORE costs, noninterest expense was up $729 thousand.  Second quarter 2014 results included a gain of $2.4 million on the sale of owned real estate, which is included in the “Other real estate (income) expense, net” line on the Consolidated Statement of Income.  For the six months ended June 30, 2014, noninterest expense declined $3.2 million to $40.2 million.  The primary reason for the decline was a $3.1 million swing in the ORE line, again due primarily to the gain of $2.4 million recorded in the second quarter of 2014.

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· An increase of $1.4 million in income taxes, resulting from higher pre-tax profits for the second quarter of 2014 compared to the prior year.   For the six months ended June 30, 2014, income taxes were up $3.0 million compared the year earlier period, resulting from higher pre-tax profits and a $200 thousand write-down of the deferred tax asset in first quarter of 2014 from changes in New York State tax law.
 
Asset/Liability Management
The Company strives to generate its earnings capabilities through a mix of core deposits funding a prudent mix of earning assets.  Additionally, TrustCo attempts to maintain adequate liquidity and reduce the sensitivity of net interest income to changes in interest rates to an acceptable level while enhancing profitability both on a short-term and long-term basis.

TrustCo’s results are affected by a variety of factors including competitive and economic conditions in the specific markets in which the Company operates, and more generally in the national economy, financial market conditions and the regulatory environment.  Each of these factors is dynamic, and changes in any area can have an impact on TrustCo’s results.  Included in the Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 is a description of the effect interest rates had on the results for the year 2013 compared to 2012.  Many of the same market factors discussed in the 2013 Annual Report continued to have a significant impact on the second quarter results for 2014.

TrustCo competes with other financial service providers based upon many factors including quality of service, convenience of operations and rates paid on deposits and charged on loans.  In the experience of management, the absolute level of interest rates, changes in interest rates and customers’ expectations with respect to the direction of interest rates have a significant impact on the volume of loan and deposit originations in any particular period.

Interest rates have a significant impact on the operations and financial results of all financial services companies. One of the most important interest rates used to implement national economic policy is the “Federal Funds” rate. This is the interest rate utilized within the banking system for overnight borrowings for institutions with the highest credit rating. The Federal Funds target rate decreased from 4.25% at the beginning of 2008 to a target range of 0.00% to 0.25% by the end of 2008. The target range has not been changed since.  FRB officials have not been completely consistent or clear in regard to expectations for the future but have generally stressed the need to be accommodative given economic conditions.

Traditionally, interest rates on bank deposit accounts are heavily influenced by the Federal Funds rate.  The average rate on deposits was lower in the second quarter of 2014 relative to the prior year period.  Please refer to the statistical disclosures in the table below entitled “Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: Interest Rates and Interest Differential.”
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The interest rate on the 10 year Treasury bond and other long-term interest rates have significant influence on the rates for new residential real estate loans. The FRB has attempted to influence rates on mortgage loans by means other than targeting a lower Federal Funds rate, including direct intervention in the mortgage-backed securities market through purchasing these securities in an attempt to raise prices and reduce yields.  Currently (based on the FRB’s statement released June 18, 2014) this includes the purchase of agency mortgage-backed securities and longer-term Treasury securities at a pace of $35 billion per month, compared to $85 billion per month at the peak, as well as the reinvestment of principal payments from FRB holdings.  Purchase levels have been scaled down by the FRB in recent months. The FRB has also indicated that it expects to cease its buying program later this year. Eventually, management believes, the FRB will have to unwind these positions by selling mortgage-backed securities, which would likely have the opposite effect, putting upward pressure on rates, although other factors may mitigate this pressure.  Alternatively, the FRB could gradually stop reinvesting principal payments once it concludes its buying program.  This approach would likely be less disruptive to markets in an immediate sense, but would take a relatively long time to complete.  These changes in interest rates can have an effect on the Company relative to the interest income on loans, securities and Federal Funds sold and other short term instruments, as well as on interest expense on deposits and borrowings.

The principal loan products for TrustCo are residential real estate loans.  As noted above, residential real estate loans and longer-term investments are most affected by the changes in longer term market interest rates such as the 10 year Treasury. As noted previously, the 10 year Treasury yield was down somewhat, on average, during the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the first quarter of 2014, although the yield remains at relatively modest levels as compared to historical yields.

Interest rates on new residential real estate loan originations are also influenced by the rates established by secondary market participants such as Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.  Because TrustCo is a portfolio lender and does not generally sell loans into the secondary market, the Company establishes rates that management determines are appropriate in light of the long-term nature of residential real estate loans while remaining competitive with the secondary market rates.  Financial market volatility and the problems faced by the financial services industry have lessened the influence of the secondary market; however, various programs initiated by arms of the Federal government have had an impact on rate levels for certain products.  Most importantly, a government goal of keeping mortgage rates low has been supported by targeted buying of certain securities, thus supporting prices and constraining yields, as noted above.  The futures of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae remain uncertain as Congress debates the structure of both entities.

The Federal Funds sold and other short term investments portfolios are affected primarily by changes in the Federal Funds target rate. Also, changes in interest rates have an effect on the recorded balance of the securities available for sale portfolio, which is recorded at fair value. Generally, as interest rates increase the fair value of these securities will decrease.

Interest rates generally remained below historic norms on both short term and longer term investments during the second quarter of 2014.  As noted, deposit costs were lower in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the prior year, and also declined relative to the first quarter of 2014.
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While TrustCo has been affected by aspects of the overall changes in financial markets, it was not affected to the degree the mortgage crisis affected some banks and financial institutions in the United States.  Generally, the crisis revolved around actual and future levels of delinquencies and defaults on mortgage loans, in many cases arising, in management’s view, from lenders with overly liberal underwriting standards, changes in the types of mortgage loans offered, significant upward resets on adjustable rate loans and fraud, among other factors.  The Company utilizes a traditional underwriting process in evaluating loan applications, and since originated loans are retained in portfolio there is a strong incentive to be conservative in making credit decisions.  For additional information concerning TrustCo’s loan portfolio and non-performing loans, please refer to the discussions under “Loans” and “Nonperforming Assets,” respectively.  Further, the Company does not rely on borrowed funds to support its assets and maintains a very significant level of liquidity on the asset side of the balance sheet.  These characteristics provide the Company with increased flexibility and stability during periods of market disruption and interest rate volatility.

A fundamental component of TrustCo’s strategy has been to grow customer relationships and the deposits and loans that are part of those relationships.  The Company has significant capacity to grow its balance sheet given its existing infrastructure.  The Company expects that growth to be profitable.  The current interest rate environment has narrowed the margin on incremental balance sheet expansion.  While the Company has not changed its fundamental long term strategy in regard to utilizing its excess capacity, management continually evaluates changing conditions and may seek to limit growth or reduce the size of the balance sheet if its analysis indicates that doing so would be beneficial in the short term.  In line with this view, balance sheet expansion did slow in the second quarter as compared to recent quarters.

For the second quarter of 2014, the net interest margin was 3.16%, up 6 basis points versus the prior year’s quarter.  The quarterly results reflect the following significant factors:

The average balance of federal funds sold and other short-term investments increased by $77.1 million while the average yield was flat at 25 basis points in the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.  The increase in the average balance reflects the decision to temporarily limit purchases of additional securities given the relative attractiveness of loans versus securities.

The average balance of securities available for sale decreased by $133.6 million while the average yield increased to 2.10% for the second quarter of 2014 compared to 1.83% for the same period in 2013.  The average balance of held-to-maturity securities decreased by $27.3 million and the average yield increased to 3.64% for the second quarter of 2014 compared to 3.46% for the same period in 2013.

The average loan portfolio grew by $238.8 million to $2.97 billion and the average yield decreased 11 basis points to 4.53% in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.  The decline in the average yield primarily reflects the decline in market interest rates on new loan originations as older, higher rate loans pay down.  The yield did increase by 1 basis point relative to the first quarter of 2014.
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The average balance of interest bearing liabilities (primarily deposit accounts) increased $110.4 million and the average rate paid decreased 3 basis points to 0.38% in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.  The decline in the rates paid on interest bearing liabilities reflects the Bank’s decision to lower rates offered in response to market interest rates and changes in competitive conditions.

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company continued to focus on its strategy to expand the loan portfolio by offering competitive interest rates as the rate environment changed.  Management believes the TrustCo residential real estate loan product is very competitive compared to local and national competitors.  As noted, the widespread disruptions in the mortgage market as a result of the financial crisis have not had a significant impact on TrustCo, partly because the Company has not originated the types of loans that have been responsible for many of the problems causing the disruptions as well as the fact that housing prices in the Company’s primary market of the Capital Region of New York have not experienced the declines realized in other areas of the country.  The withdrawal from the market of some of the troubled lenders that did focus on subprime and similar loans slightly improved competitive conditions for the type of residential mortgage loans focused on by TrustCo; however, competition remains strong.

The strategy on the funding side of the balance sheet continues to be to attract deposit customers to the Company based upon a combination of service, convenience and interest rate.  The Company has periodically offered attractive long-term deposit rates as part of a strategy to lengthen deposit lives.  However, the decline in deposit costs, which initially lagged the decline in the Federal Funds target rate, has continued since the Federal Funds target was stabilized in late 2008.

Earning Assets
Total average interest earning assets increased from $4.34 billion in the second quarter of 2013 to $4.49 billion in the same period of 2014 with an average yield of 3.45% in 2013 and 3.49% in 2014.  Interest income on average earning assets increased from $37.4 million in the second quarter of 2013 to $39.2 million in the second quarter of 2014, on a tax equivalent basis, benefiting from both the increase in average earning assets and the improved yield earned.

Loans
The average balance of loans was $2.97 billion in the second quarter of 2014 and $2.73 billion in the comparable period in 2013.  The yield on loans decreased 11 basis points to 4.53%.  The higher average balances more than offset the lower yield, leading to an increase in the interest income on loans from $31.6 million in the second quarter of 2013 to $33.6 million in the second quarter of 2014.

Compared to the second quarter of 2013, the average balance of the loan portfolio during the second quarter of 2014 increased in all categories, including residential mortgage, commercial loan, home equity and installment loan categories.  The average balance of residential mortgage loans was $2.40 billion in 2014 compared to $2.18 billion in 2013, an increase of 10.3%.  The average yield on residential mortgage loans decreased by 16 basis points to 4.59% in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 2013.
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TrustCo actively markets the residential loan products within its market territories.  Mortgage loan rates are affected by a number of factors including rates on treasury securities, the federal funds rate and rates set by competitors and secondary market participants.  As noted earlier, market interest rates have changed significantly in recent years as a result of national economic policy in the United States, as well as due to disruptions in the mortgage market.  During this period of changing interest rates, TrustCo aggressively marketed the unique aspects of its loan products thereby attempting to create a differentiation from other lenders.  These unique aspects include low closing costs, fast turn-around time on loan approvals, no escrow or mortgage insurance requirements for qualified borrowers and the fact that the Company typically holds these loans in portfolio and does not sell them into the secondary markets.  Assuming a rise in long-term interest rates, the Company would anticipate that the unique features of its loan products will continue to attract customers in the residential mortgage loan area.

Commercial loans, which consist primarily of loans secured by commercial real estate, increased $7.7 million to an average balance of $221.8 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in the prior year.  The average yield on this portfolio decreased 13 basis points to 5.12% over the same period.

The average yield on home equity credit lines increased 25 basis points to 3.62% during the second quarter of 2014 compared to 3.37% in the prior period.  This was the result of both a higher introductory rate offered on new lines as well as older lines repricing to the product’s floor rate.  The average balances of home equity lines increased 1.9 % to $339.9 million in the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the prior year.

Securities Available-for-Sale
The average balance of the securities available-for-sale portfolio for the second quarter of 2014 was $825.0 million compared to $958.6 million for the comparable period in 2013.  The decreased balances reflect routine paydowns, calls, maturities and limited new investment purchases.  During the quarter, continued low market yields on securities eligible to be added to the portfolio resulted in loans being a more attractive option for the deployment of cash.  The average yield was 2.10% for the second quarter of 2014 and 1.83% for the second quarter of 2013 for the available-for-sale portfolio.  The improvement in yield primarily reflects the change in the portfolio mix and the impact of slowing prepayment rates on mortgage-backed securities.  This portfolio is primarily comprised of agency issued residential mortgage-backed securities, bonds issued by government sponsored enterprises (such as Fannie Mae, the Federal Home Loan Bank, and Freddie Mac), agency issued commercial mortgage-backed securities, Small Business Administration participation certificates, municipal bonds and corporate bonds.  These securities are recorded at fair value with any adjustment included in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.

The net unrealized loss in the available-for-sale securities portfolio was $11.2 million as of June 30, 2014 compared to a net unrealized loss of $30.1 million as of December 31, 2013.  The unrealized gain or loss in the portfolio is primarily the result of changes in market interest rate levels.
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Held-to-Maturity Securities
The average balance of held-to-maturity securities was $80.3 million for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $107.6 million in the second quarter of 2013.  The decrease in balances reflects  routine paydowns, calls and maturities and follows the overall decline in securities with a shift towards cash for more flexibility and loans for greater yield.  The average yield was 3.64% for the second quarter of 2014 compared to 3.46% for the year earlier period.  The improvement in yield primarily reflects the change in the portfolio mix and the impact of slowing prepayment rates on mortgage-backed securities.  TrustCo expects to hold the securities in this portfolio until they mature or are called.

As of June 30, 2014, the securities in this portfolio include residential mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds.  The balances for these securities are recorded at amortized cost.

Federal Funds Sold and Other Short-term Investments
The 2014 second quarter average balance of federal funds sold and other short-term investments was $606.8 million, a $77.1 million increase from the $529.7 million average for the same period in 2013.  The yield was unchanged at 0.25%.  Interest income from this portfolio increased $49 thousand from $327 thousand in 2013 to $376 thousand in 2014, reflecting the average balance increase.

The federal funds sold and other short-term investments portfolio is utilized to generate additional interest income and liquidity as funds are waiting to be deployed into the loan and securities portfolios.

Funding Opportunities
TrustCo utilizes various funding sources to support its earning asset portfolio.  The vast majority of the Company’s funding comes from traditional deposit vehicles such as savings, demand deposits, interest-bearing checking, money market and time deposit accounts.

Total average interest-bearing deposits (which includes interest-bearing checking, money market accounts, savings and certificates of deposit) increased $100.5 million to $3.67 billion for the second quarter of 2014 versus the prior year, and the average rate paid decreased from 0.38% for 2013 to 0.36% for 2014.  Total interest expense on these deposits decreased $90 thousand to $3.3 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the year earlier period.  The increase in deposits versus the prior year was due to strong growth in core deposits as well as renewed growth in certificates of deposit.  From the second quarter of 2013 to the second quarter of 2014, interest bearing demand account average balances were up 8.7%, money market account average balances were up 0.6% and savings account average balances were up 1.8%, while non-interest demand average balances were up 5.2%.  Average balances in certificates of deposits increased 2.2% over the same time frame, and constitute 28.7% of total average deposits.  The Company does not accept brokered deposits and does not pay premium rates on certificates with balances over $100,000.
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At June 30, 2014, the maturity of total time deposits is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Under 1 year
 
$
621,735
 
1 to 2 years
   
480,161
 
2 to 3 years
   
24,832
 
3 to 4 years
   
5,570
 
4 to 5 years
   
10,305
 
Over 5 years
   
120
 
 
 
$
1,142,723
 

Average short-term borrowings for the quarter were $189.8 million in 2014 compared to $179.9 million in 2013.  The average rate decreased during this time period from 0.82% in 2013 to 0.72% in 2014.  The short-term borrowings of the Company are cash management accounts, which represent retail accounts with customers for which the Bank has pledged certain assets as collateral.

Net Interest Income
Taxable equivalent net interest income increased by $1.9 million to $35.5 million in the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.  The net interest spread was up 7 basis points to 3.11% in the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the year ago period. As previously noted, the net interest margin was up 6 basis points to 3.16% for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.  For the first six months of 2014 taxable equivalent net interest income increased by $2.9 million to $70.2 million as compared to the same period in 2013.

Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans (NPLs), which are those loans in a nonaccrual status and loans past due three payments or more and still accruing interest.  Also included in the total of nonperforming assets are foreclosed real estate properties, which are categorized as other real estate owned.

Impaired loans are considered to be those commercial and commercial real estate loans in a nonaccrual status and troubled debt restructurings (TDRs).  The following describes the nonperforming assets of TrustCo as of June 30, 2014:

Nonperforming loans and foreclosed real estate: Total NPLs were $40.9 million at June 30, 2014, compared to $43.4 million at both December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013.  There were $40.7 million of nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2014 compared to $43.2 million at December 31, 2013 and $43.3 million at June 30, 2013.  There were no loans at June 30, 2014 and 2013 and December 31, 2013 that were past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest.

At June 30, 2014, nonperforming loans primarily include a mix of commercial and residential loans.  Of total nonperforming loans of $40.9 million, $35.2 million were residential real estate loans, $5.6 million were commercial mortgages and commercial loans and $88 thousand were installment loans, compared to $36.3 million, $7.0 million and $93 thousand, respectively at December 31, 2013.
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As previously noted, a significant percentage of non-performing loans are residential real estate loans, which are historically lower-risk than most other types of loans.  The Bank’s loan loss experience on these loans has generally been favorable with net charge-offs of 0.23% of average residential real estate loans (including home equity lines of credit) for the second quarter of 2014 (annualized), compared to 0.32% for the second quarter of 2013.  These levels still remain somewhat elevated compared to historical levels, reflecting current economic conditions.  Management believes that these loans have been appropriately written down where required.

Ongoing portfolio management is intended to result in early identification and disengagement from deteriorating credits. TrustCo has a diversified loan portfolio that includes a significant balance of residential mortgage loans to borrowers in the Capital Region of New York and avoids concentrations to any one borrower or any single industry.  TrustCo has no advances to borrowers or projects located outside the United States.  TrustCo continues to identify delinquent loans as quickly as possible and to move promptly to resolve problem loans.  Efforts to resolve delinquencies begin immediately after the payment grace period expires, with repeated automatically generated notices as well as personalized phone calls and letters.  Loans are placed in nonaccrual status once they are 90 days past due or earlier if management has determined that such classification is appropriate.  Once in nonaccrual status, loans are either brought current and maintained current, at which point they may be returned to accrual status, or they proceed through the foreclosure process.  The collateral on nonaccrual loans is evaluated periodically and the loan value is written down if the collateral value is insufficient.

The Company originates loans throughout its deposit franchise area.  At June 30, 2014, 83.8% of its gross loan portfolio balances were in New York State and the immediately surrounding areas (including New Jersey, Vermont and Massachusetts), and 16.2% were in Florida.  Those figures compare to 84.9% and 15.1%, respectively at December 31, 2013.  Within these two geographic regions, commercial loans constitute a larger component of the local outstandings in New York than in Florida, at 8.0% and 4.5%, respectively, as of June 30, 2014.  The Florida and New York levels of commercial loans as a percent of total loans within each geographic region were similar to the December 31, 2013 numbers of 8.2% in New York and 4.9% in Florida.

Economic conditions vary widely by geographic location.  Florida experienced a more significant downturn than New York during the recession.  Reflecting that, nonperforming loans (NPLs) had generally been more heavily weighted towards Florida in recent years.  However, as of June 30, 2014, NPLs were roughly in line with regional outstandings, as 10.0% of nonperforming loans were to Florida borrowers, compared to 90.0% in New York and surrounding areas.  The level of Florida based NPLs was 11.8% of total NPLs as of December 31, 2013.  For the three months ended June 30, 2014, New York and surrounding areas experienced net charge-offs of approximately $1.5 million, compared to $67 thousand in Florida.

Other than loans currently identified as nonperforming, management is aware of no other loans in the Bank’s portfolio that pose material risk of the eventual non-collection of principal and interest.  Also as of June 30, 2014, there were no other loans classified for regulatory purposes that management reasonably expects will materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources.
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TrustCo has identified nonaccrual commercial and commercial real estate loans, as well as all loans restructured under a troubled debt restructuring, as impaired loans.  There were $5.9 million of nonaccrual commercial mortgages and loans classified as impaired as of June 30, 2014, compared to $8.1 million at December 31, 2013.  There were $21.4 million of impaired residential loans at June 30, 2014, compared to $21.3 million at December 31, 2013.  The average balances of all impaired loans were $28.0 million during 2014 and $26.7 million for the full year 2013.

At June 30, 2014 there was $8.3 million of foreclosed real estate as compared to $8.7 million at December 31, 2013.

During the second quarter of 2014, there were $13 thousand of gross commercial loan charge offs and $1.8 million of gross residential mortgage and consumer loan charge-offs as compared with $49 thousand of gross commercial loan charge-offs and $2.0 million of residential mortgage and consumer loan charge-offs in the second quarter of 2013.  Gross recoveries during the second quarter of 2014 were $2 thousand for commercial loans and $219 thousand for residential mortgage and consumer loans, compared to $1 thousand for commercial loans and $165 thousand for residential and consumer in the second quarter of 2013.

Allowance for loan losses: The balance of the allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that is, in management’s judgment, representative of the amount of probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio.

Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses

The allocation of the allowance for loans losses is as follows:

 
 
As of
   
As of
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Percent of
   
   
Percent of
 
 
 
   
Loans to
   
   
Loans to
 
 
 
Amount
   
Total Loans
   
Amount
   
Total Loans
 
Commercial
 
$
3,777
     
6.78
%
 
$
3,667
     
6.95
%
Real estate - construction
   
541
     
1.14
     
585
     
1.22
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family
   
36,090
     
80.57
     
36,678
     
79.92
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
6,417
     
11.31
     
6,686
     
11.71
 
Installment Loans
   
110
     
0.20
     
98
     
0.20
 
 
 
$
46,935
     
100.00
%
 
$
47,714
     
100.00
%

At June 30, 2014, the allowance for loan losses was $46.9 million, compared to the June 30, 2013 balance of $47.6 million and $47.7 million at December 31, 2013.  The allowance represents 1.56% of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2014 compared to 1.72% at June 30, 2013 and 1.64% at December 31, 2013.

The provision for loan losses was $1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to $2.0 million for the second quarter of 2013.  Net charge-offs for the three-month period ended June 30, 2014 were $1.6 million, compared to $2.1 million in the year earlier period.  The decrease in the provision for loan losses in 2014 was primarily related to improving trends in the NPLs and charge-offs and generally better conditions in Florida, where loss severity was particularly high during the financial crisis.
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In determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, management reviews the current nonperforming loan portfolio as well as loans that are past due and not yet categorized as nonperforming for reporting purposes.  Also, there are a number of other factors that are taken into consideration, including:

· The magnitude and nature of recent loan charge offs and recoveries,
· The growth in the loan portfolio and the implication that it has in relation to the economic climate in the Bank’s market territories, and
· The economic environment in the Upstate New York territory primarily (the Company’s largest geographical market) over the last several years, as well as in the Company’s other market areas.

Management continues to monitor these factors in determining future provisions or recapture of loan losses in relation to the economic environment, loan charge-offs, recoveries and the level and trends of nonperforming loans.

Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity
TrustCo seeks to obtain favorable sources of funding and to maintain prudent levels of liquid assets in order to satisfy varied liquidity demands.  Management believes that TrustCo’s earnings performance and strong capital position enable the Company to easily secure new sources of liquidity.  The Company actively manages its liquidity through target ratios established under its liquidity policies.  Continual monitoring of both historical and prospective ratios allows TrustCo to employ strategies necessary to maintain adequate liquidity.  Management has also defined various degrees of adverse liquidity situations which could potentially occur and has prepared appropriate contingency plans should such a situation arise.

The Company uses an industry standard external model as the primary tool to identify, quantify and project changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds taken both from industry sources and internally generated data based upon historical trends in the Bank’s balance sheet. Assumptions based on the historical behavior of deposit rates and balances in relation to changes in market interest rates are also incorporated into the model. This model calculates an economic or fair value amount with respect to non-time deposit categories since these deposits are part of the core deposit products of the Company. The assumptions used are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure the fair value of capital or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on the fair value of capital.

Using this model, the fair value of capital projections as of June 30, 2014 are referenced below. The base case scenario shows the present estimate of the fair value of capital assuming no change in the operating environment or operating strategies and no change in interest rates from those existing in the marketplace as of June 30, 2014. The table indicates the impact on the fair value of capital assuming interest rates were to instantaneously increase by 100 bp, 200 bp, 300 bp and 400 bp or to decrease by 100 bp.
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Estimated Percentage of
 
 
 
Fair value of Capital to
 
As of June 30, 2014
 
Fair value of Assets
 
+400 BP
   
20.37
%
+300 BP
   
21.49
 
+200 BP
   
22.51
 
+100 BP
   
23.19
 
Current rates
   
22.89
 
-100 BP
   
21.34
 

Noninterest Income
Total noninterest income for the second quarter of 2014 was $4.5 million, compared to $5.9 million in the prior year period.  There were no net securities transactions in the second quarter of 2014, but $1.4 million of gains were recorded in the second quarter of 2013.  Excluding gains, noninterest income was up $21 thousand in the second quarter versus the prior year.

For the first six months of 2014, noninterest income was down $244 thousand.  Net gains on securities of $6 thousand were included in the 2014 period, compared to $1.4 million in the 2013 period.  A gain of $1.6 million on the sale of the Company’s planned Florida regional administrative center was also included in the first six months of 2014.

Trustco Financial Services income increased $118 thousand to $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2014 compared to the second quarter of 2013.  Assets under management were $878 million at June 30, 2014 compared to $840 million at December 31, 2013 and $773 million at June 30, 2013.  The increase in assets as compared to December 31, 2013 was due to market value gains and net account acquisition.  For the first six months of 2014, Trustco Financial Services income was $2.9 million, up $207 thousand, primarily due to higher assets under management.

The total of fees for other services to customers plus other income was $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $3.2 million in the same period in 2013.  The decline was due primarily to lower interchange fees and lower overdraft charges.  Similarly, excluding the $1.6 million gain on the sale of the Company’s planned regional administrative building in Florida, other income was down $623 thousand to $5.7 million in the first six months of 2014, also due to lower interchange and overdraft fee income.

Noninterest Expenses
Total noninterest expenses were $19.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $21.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  The decline was the result of a $3.2 million swing in other real estate (income) expense, net.  The change in this line was primarily the result of the noted gain of $2.4 million on the sale of ORE property.  Excluding the ORE line, noninterest expenses were up $729 thousand in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the prior year.  Increases in salaries and benefits (up $365 thousand), equipment expenses (up $241 thousand) and net occupancy expenses (up $200 thousand) were the primary reasons for the increase, partly offset by a $127 thousand decrease in professional services expenses.  Other categories exhibited minor changes.  Full time equivalent headcount was 747 as of June 30, 2014, compared to 710 as of June 30, 2013, which was a primary contributor to the increase in salaries and benefits.  The increase in headcount was the result of new branch openings as well as increases in compliance staffing due to regulatory changes noted previously.
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Occupancy expenses were up due to new branch facilities as well as increases in property taxes on both owned and leased buildings.  Equipment expenses were up due to upgrades to Windows operating systems that took place earlier this year.

For the first six months of 2014, total noninterest expenses were $40.2 million compared to $43.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  As with the three month period decline, the year to date decline was primarily the result of the $3.2 million swing in other real estate (income) expense.  Excluding the ORE line, noninterest expenses were down $133 thousand for the first six months of 2014 compared to the prior year.

Income Taxes
In the second quarter of 2014, TrustCo recognized income tax expense of $7.2 million, compared to $5.8 million for the second quarter of 2013.  The effective tax rates were 38.0% and 37.4% for the second quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The increase in taxes and effective tax rate reflect higher pre-tax income levels.

For the first six months of 2014, TrustCo recognized income tax expense of $14.3 million, compared to $11.3 million for the prior year period.  The effective tax rates were 38.6% and 37.4% for the 2014 and 2013 periods, respectively.  The increase in taxes and effective tax rate reflect higher pre-tax income levels and the impact of New York State tax law changes which required a deferred tax asset write-down of $200 thousand during the first quarter of 2014.

Capital Resources
Consistent with its long-term goal of operating a sound and profitable financial organization, TrustCo strives to maintain strong capital ratios.

Banking regulators have moved towards higher required capital requirements due to the standards included in the Basel III reform measures as well as a general trend towards reducing risk in the banking system by providing a greater capital margin.

Total shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2014 was $385.0 million, compared to $348.6 million at June 30, 2013. TrustCo declared a dividend of $0.065625 per share in the second quarter of 2014.  This results in a dividend payout ratio of 52.6% based on second quarter 2014 earnings per share of $0.125.
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The Company and the Bank achieved the following capital ratios as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

Trustco Bank
 
 
 
As of
   
As of
   
Well
   
Adequately
 
 
 
6/30/2014
   
12/31/2013
   
Capitalized*
   
Capitalized*
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Tier 1 leverage capital
   
8.21
%
   
8.07
%
   
5.00
%
   
4.00
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
16.57
     
16.34
     
6.00
     
4.00
 
Total risk-based capital
   
17.83
     
17.60
     
10.00
     
8.00
 

*Federal regulatory minimum requirements to be considered to be Well Capitalized and Adequately Capitalized

TrustCo Bank Corp NY

 
 
As of
   
As of
 
 
 
6/30/2014
   
12/31/2013
 
 
 
   
 
Tier 1 leverage capital
   
8.43
%
   
8.27
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
17.00
     
16.74
 
Total risk-based capital
   
18.26
     
18.00
 

In addition, at June 30, 2014, the consolidated equity to total assets ratio was 8.39%, compared to 8.00% at December 31, 2013.  As a savings and loan holding company, TrustCo is not currently subject to formal capital requirements; however, under the Dodd-Frank Act, it will become subject to Federal Reserve regulations requiring minimum capital requirements in January 2015.  The table above for TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a summary of actual capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 for TrustCo on a consolidated basis, with the calculations done on the same basis as for Trustco Bank.  Such capital amounts and ratios are not necessarily comparable to the amounts and ratios TrustCo will report when it becomes subject to regulatory capital requirements.

As discussed previously, in July 2013, federal banking agencies, including the Federal Reserve and the OCC approved final rules that substantially amend the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to the Company and the Bank.  The final rules implement the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms, as well as certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.

The following chart compares the risk-based capital ratios required under existing rules to those prescribed under the new final rules:
 
 
 
Current Rules
   
Final Rules
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
   
N/
A
   
4.50
%
Tier 1 Capital
   
4.00
%
   
6.00
%
Total Risk-Based Capital
   
8.00
%
   
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Conservation Buffer
   
N/
A
   
2.50
%
 
The final rules also implement revisions and clarifications consistent with Basel III regarding the various components of Tier 1 capital, including common equity, unrealized gains and losses and instruments that will no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital. The final rules set forth certain changes for the calculation of risk-weighted assets that the Company and the Bank will be required to implement beginning January 1, 2015.
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Finally, the new rule would require the Company and the Bank to hold common equity Tier 1 capital in excess of minimum risk-based capital ratios by at least 25% to avoid limits on capital distributions and certain discretionary payments to executive officers and similar employees.  Phase-in of the capital conservation buffer requirements will begin on January 1, 2016.

In addition to the updated capital requirements, the final rules also contain revisions to the prompt corrective action framework. Beginning January 1, 2015, the minimum ratios for the Company and the Bank to be considered well-capitalized will be updated as follows:

 
 
Current Rules
   
Final Rules
 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
   
N/
A
   
6.50
%
Tier 1 Capital
   
6.00
%
   
8.00
%
Total Capital
   
10.00
%
   
10.00
%
Leverage Ratio
   
5.00/
%
   
5.00
%

Critical Accounting Policies:
Pursuant to SEC guidance, management of the Company is encouraged to evaluate and disclose those accounting policies judged to be critical policies - those most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results, and that require management’s most difficult subjective or complex judgments.
 
Management considers the accounting policy relating to the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy given the inherent uncertainty in evaluating the levels of the allowance required to cover the inherent risk of losses in the loan portfolio and the material effect that such judgments can have on the results of operations. Included in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K is a description of the significant accounting policies that are utilized by the Company in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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TrustCo Bank Corp NY
Management's Discussion and Analysis
STATISTICAL DISCLOSURE

I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL

The following table summarizes the component distribution of the average balance sheet, related interest income and expense and the average annualized yields on interest earning assets and annualized rates on interest bearing liabilities of TrustCo (adjusted for tax equivalency) for each of the reported periods. Nonaccrual loans are included in loans for this analysis. The average balances of securities available for sale and held-to-maturity are calculated using amortized costs for these securities.  Included in the average balance of shareholders' equity is unrealized appreciation (depreciation), net of tax, in the available for sale portfolio of ($5.3 million) in 2014 and ($3.9 million) in 2013.  The subtotals contained in the following table are the arithmetic totals of the items contained in that category.  Increases and decreases in interest income and expense  due to both rate and volume have been allocated to the categories of variances (volume and rate) based on the percentage relationship of such variances to each other.

 
 
Three months ended
   
Three months ended
   
   
   
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
   
   
   
   
   
  
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Change in
   
Variance
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
   
Rate
   
Interest
   
Balance
   
Rate
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
Income/
   
Change
   
Change
 
Assets
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
Expense
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Securities available for sale:
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
U. S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
110,783
     
381
     
1.38
%
 
$
218,199
     
627
     
1.15
%
 
$
(246
)
   
(889
)
   
643
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential
   
589,334
     
3,299
     
2.24
%
   
545,989
     
2,701
     
1.98
%
   
598
     
225
     
373
 
State and political subdivisions
   
3,823
     
70
     
7.32
%
   
13,098
     
231
     
7.05
%
   
(161
)
   
(220
)
   
59
 
Corporate bonds
   
1,403
     
2
     
0.48
%
   
54,724
     
233
     
1.70
%
   
(231
)
   
(133
)
   
(98
)
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
108,072
     
539
     
1.99
%
   
114,760
     
564
     
1.97
%
   
(25
)
   
(60
)
   
35
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-commercial
   
10,871
     
38
     
1.40
     
11,136
     
38
     
1.36
     
-
     
(4
)
   
4
 
Other
   
665
     
4
     
2.41
%
   
660
     
3
     
1.82
%
   
1
     
0
     
1
 
 
                                                                       
Total securities available for sale
   
824,951
     
4,333
     
2.10
%
   
958,566
     
4,397
     
1.83
%
   
(64
)
   
(1,081
)
   
1,017
 
 
                                                                       
Federal funds sold and other short-term Investments
   
606,809
     
376
     
0.25
%
   
529,672
     
327
     
0.25
%
   
49
     
49
     
-
 
 
                                                                       
Held to maturity securities:
                                                                       
Corporate bonds
   
9,950
     
154
     
6.18
%
   
13,947
     
214
     
6.14
%
   
(60
)
   
(70
)
   
10
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential
   
70,377
     
577
     
3.28
%
   
93,644
     
716
     
3.06
%
   
(139
)
   
(427
)
   
288
 
 
                                                                       
Total held to maturity securities
   
80,327
     
731
     
3.64
%
   
107,591
     
930
     
3.46
%
   
(199
)
   
(497
)
   
298
 
 
                                                                       
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
10,937
     
128
     
4.68
%
   
10,434
     
121
     
4.64
%
   
7
     
6
     
1
 
 
                                                                       
Commercial loans
   
221,819
     
2,842
     
5.12
%
   
214,158
     
2,812
     
5.25
%
   
30
     
347
     
(317
)
Residential mortgage loans
   
2,401,020
     
27,548
     
4.59
%
   
2,177,171
     
25,866
     
4.75
%
   
1,682
     
6,515
     
(4,833
)
Home equity lines of credit
   
339,884
     
3,064
     
3.62
%
   
333,510
     
2,806
     
3.37
%
   
258
     
53
     
205
 
Installment loans
   
5,827
     
167
     
11.47
%
   
4,930
     
162
     
13.16
%
   
5
     
101
     
(96
)
 
                                                                       
Loans, net of unearned income
   
2,968,550
     
33,621
     
4.53
%
   
2,729,769
     
31,646
     
4.64
%
   
1,975
     
7,015
     
(5,040
)
 
                                                                       
Total interest earning assets
   
4,491,574
     
39,189
     
3.49
%
   
4,336,032
     
37,421
     
3.45
%
   
1,768
     
5,492
     
(3,724
)
 
                                                                          
Allowance for loan losses
   
(47,389
)
                   
(48,298
)
                                       
Cash & non-interest earning assets
   
135,326
                     
146,387
                                         
 
                                                                       
Total assets
 
$
4,579,511
                   
$
4,434,121
                                         
 
                                                                       
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
                                                                       
 
                                                                       
Deposits:
                                                                       
Interest bearing checking accounts
 
$
632,266
     
89
     
0.06
%
 
$
581,785
     
82
     
0.06
%
   
7
     
7
     
-
 
Money market accounts
   
655,009
     
618
     
0.38
%
   
650,927
     
630
     
0.39
%
   
(12
)
   
23
     
(35
)
Savings
   
1,240,158
     
592
     
0.19
%
   
1,218,683
     
829
     
0.27
%
   
(237
)
   
96
     
(333
)
Time deposits
   
1,144,165
     
2,035
     
0.71
%
   
1,119,710
     
1,883
     
0.67
%
   
152
     
41
     
111
 
 
                                                                       
Total interest bearing deposits
   
3,671,598
     
3,334
     
0.36
%
   
3,571,105
     
3,424
     
0.38
%
   
(90
)
   
167
     
(257
)
Short-term borrowings
   
189,802
     
342
     
0.72
%
   
179,878
     
367
     
0.82
%
   
(25
)
   
104
     
(129
)
 
                                                                       
Total interest bearing liabilities
   
3,861,400
     
3,676
     
0.38
%
   
3,750,983
     
3,791
     
0.41
%
   
(115
)
   
271
     
(386
)
 
                                                                       
Demand deposits
   
316,759
                     
301,123
                                         
Other liabilities
   
22,325
                     
20,590
                                         
Shareholders' equity
   
379,027
                     
361,425
                                         
 
                                                                       
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
4,579,511
                   
$
4,434,121
                                         
 
                                                                       
Net interest income , tax equivalent
           
35,513
                     
33,630
           
$
1,883
     
5,221
     
(3,338
)
 
                                                                       
Net interest spread
                   
3.11
%
                   
3.04
%
                       
 
                                                                       
Net interest margin (net interest income
                                                                       
to total interest earning assets)
                   
3.16
%
                   
3.10
%
                       
 
                                                                       
Tax equivalent adjustment
           
(33
)
                   
(90
)
                               
 
                                                                       
Net interest income
           
35,480
                     
33,540
                                 

61

TrustCo Bank Corp NY
Management's Discussion and Analysis
STATISTICAL DISCLOSURE

I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL

The following table summarizes the component distribution of the average balance sheet, related interest income and expense and the average annualized
yields on interest earning assets and annualized rates on interest bearing liabilities of TrustCo (adjusted for tax equivalency) for each of the reported periods. Nonaccrual loans are included in loans for this analysis. The average balances of securities available for sale and held-to-maturity are calculated using amortized costs for these securities.  Included in the average balance of shareholders' equity is unrealized appreciation (depreciation), net of tax, in the available for sale portfolio of ($7.2 million) in 2014 and ($1.6 million) in 2013.  The subtotals contained in the following table are the arithmetic totals of the items contained in that category.  Increases and decreases in interest income and expense  due to both rate and volume have been allocated to the categories of variances (volume and rate) based on the percentage relationship of such variances to each other.

 
 
Six months ended
   
Six months ended
   
   
   
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
   
  
   
  
   
  
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Change in
   
Variance
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
   
Rate
   
Interest
   
Balance
   
Rate
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
Income/
   
Change
   
Change
 
Assets
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
Expense
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Securities available for sale:
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
U. S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
139,907
     
887
     
1.27
%
 
$
244,430
     
1,443
     
1.18
%
 
$
(556
)
   
(845
)
   
289
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential
   
567,700
     
6,377
     
2.25
%
   
551,667
     
5,470
     
1.98
%
   
907
     
161
     
746
 
State and political subdivisions
   
4,971
     
175
     
7.04
%
   
15,812
     
516
     
6.53
%
   
(341
)
   
(451
)
   
110
 
Corporate bonds
   
4,956
     
61
     
2.47
%
   
51,061
     
451
     
1.76
%
   
(390
)
   
(771
)
   
381
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
109,079
     
1,095
     
2.01
%
   
107,263
     
1,060
     
1.98
%
   
35
     
18
     
17
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-commercial
   
10,904
     
76
     
1.39
%
   
9,764
     
67
     
1.37
%
   
9
     
8
     
1
 
Other
   
662
     
8
     
2.42
%
   
660
     
8
     
2.42
%
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
                                                                       
Total securities available for sale
   
838,179
     
8,679
     
2.07
%
   
980,657
     
9,015
     
1.84
%
   
(336
)
   
(1,880
)
   
1,544
 
 
                                                                       
Federal funds sold and other short-term Investments
   
591,167
     
727
     
0.25
%
   
468,154
     
572
     
0.25
%
   
155
     
155
     
-
 
 
                                                                       
Held to maturity securities:
                                                                       
Corporate bonds
   
9,948
     
308
     
6.18
%
   
18,086
     
526
     
5.81
%
   
(218
)
   
(308
)
   
90
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential
   
72,340
     
1,202
     
3.32
%
   
98,598
     
1,505
     
3.05
%
   
(303
)
   
(627
)
   
324
 
 
                                                                       
Total held to maturity securities
   
82,288
     
1,510
     
3.67
%
   
116,684
     
2,031
     
3.48
%
   
(521
)
   
(935
)
   
414
 
 
                                                                       
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
10,720
     
261
     
4.87
%
   
10,035
     
240
     
4.78
%
   
21
     
16
     
5
 
 
                                                                       
Commercial loans
   
222,074
     
5,639
     
5.08
%
   
215,178
     
5,659
     
5.26
%
   
(20
)
   
365
     
(385
)
Residential mortgage loans
   
2,378,199
     
54,530
     
4.59
%
   
2,156,733
     
51,550
     
4.79
%
   
2,980
     
8,252
     
(5,272
)
Home equity lines of credit
   
340,281
     
6,000
     
3.56
%
   
333,472
     
5,606
     
3.39
%
   
394
     
114
     
280
 
Installment loans
   
5,712
     
334
     
11.78
%
   
4,730
     
320
     
13.65
%
   
14
     
115
     
(101
)
 
                                                                       
Loans, net of unearned income
   
2,946,266
     
66,503
     
4.52
%
   
2,710,113
     
63,135
     
4.67
%
   
3,368
     
8,846
     
(5,478
)
 
                                                                       
Total interest earning assets
   
4,468,620
     
77,680
     
3.48
%
   
4,285,643
     
74,993
     
3.51
%
   
2,687
     
6,202
     
(3,515
)
 
                                                                       
Allowance for loan losses
   
(47,802
)
                   
(48,377
)
                                       
Cash & non-interest earning assets
   
132,906
                     
149,670
                                         
 
                                                                       
Total assets
 
$
4,553,724
                   
$
4,386,936
                                         
 
                                                                       
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
                                                                       
 
                                                                       
Deposits:
                                                                       
Interest bearing checking accounts
 
$
619,076
     
173
     
0.06
%
 
$
567,261
     
162
     
0.06
%
   
11
     
11
     
-
 
Money market accounts
   
650,828
     
1,217
     
0.38
%
   
655,027
     
1,315
     
0.40
%
   
(98
)
   
(11
)
   
(87
)
Savings
   
1,232,803
     
1,355
     
0.22
%
   
1,211,173
     
1,745
     
0.29
%
   
(390
)
   
90
     
(480
)
Time deposits
   
1,142,001
     
3,986
     
0.70
%
   
1,104,379
     
3,703
     
0.68
%
   
283
     
152
     
131
 
 
                                                                       
Total interest bearing deposits
   
3,644,708
     
6,731
     
0.37
%
   
3,537,840
     
6,925
     
0.39
%
   
(194
)
   
242
     
(436
)
Short-term borrowings
   
195,954
     
735
     
0.76
%
   
174,001
     
731
     
0.85
%
   
4
     
172
     
(168
)
 
                                                                       
Total interest bearing liabilities
   
3,840,662
     
7,466
     
0.39
%
   
3,711,841
     
7,656
     
0.42
%
   
(190
)
   
414
     
(604
)
 
                                                                       
Demand deposits
   
316,386
                     
294,449
                                         
Other liabilities
   
22,499
                     
20,339
                                         
Shareholders' equity
   
374,177
                     
360,307
                                         
 
                                                                       
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
4,553,724
                   
$
4,386,936
                                         
 
                                                                       
Net interest income , tax equivalent
           
70,214
                     
67,337
           
$
2,877
     
5,788
     
(2,911
)
 
                                                                       
Net interest spread
                   
3.09
%
                   
3.09
%
                       
 
                                                                       
Net interest margin (net interest income
                                                                       
to total interest earning assets)
                   
3.15
%
                   
3.15
%
                       
 
                                                                       
Tax equivalent adjustment
           
(78
)
                   
(192
)
                               
 
                                                                       
Net interest income
           
70,136
                     
67,145
                                 

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Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

As detailed in the Annual Report to Shareholders as of December 31, 2013 the Company is subject to interest rate risk as its principal market risk.  As noted in detail throughout this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company continues to respond to changes in interest rates in a fashion to position the Company to meet short term earning goals and to also allow the Company to respond to changes in interest rates in the future.  Consequently, for the second quarter of 2014, the Company had an average balance of Federal Funds sold and other short-term investments of $606.8 million compared to $529.7 million in the second quarter of 2013.  As investment opportunities present themselves, management plans to invest funds from the Federal Funds sold and other short-term investment portfolio into the securities available-for-sale, securities held-to-maturity and loan portfolios.  Additional disclosure of interest rate risk can be found under “Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity” and “Asset/Liability Management” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of this document.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report.

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Based upon this evaluation of those disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer of the Company concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  Further, no evaluation of a cost-effective system of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, will be detected.
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There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting.

PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

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

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None
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Item 6. Exhibits

Reg S-K (Item 601)
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
15
Crowe Horwath LLP Letter Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information
 
 
31(a)
Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) Certification of Robert J. McCormick, principal executive officer.
 
 
31(b)
Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) Certification of Robert T. Cushing, principal financial officer.
 
 
32
Section 1350 Certifications of Robert J. McCormick, principal executive officer and Robert T. Cushing, principal financial officer.
 
 
101.INS
Instance Document
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
101.PRE
XBRLTaxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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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.

 
TrustCo Bank Corp NY
 
 
 
 
 
By: /s/ Robert J. McCormick
 
 
Robert J. McCormick
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
By: /s/ Robert T. Cushing
 
 
Robert T. Cushing
 
 
Executive Vice President
 
 
and Chief Financial Officer
 

Date:  August 4, 2014
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Exhibits Index
 
Reg S-K
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
Crowe Horwath LLP Letter Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information
 
 
Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) Certification of Robert J. McCormick, principal executive officer.
 
 
Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) Certification of Robert T. Cushing, principal financial officer.
 
 
Section 1350 Certifications of Robert J. McCormick, principal executive officer and Robert T. Cushing,  principal financial officer.
 
 
101.INS
Instance Document
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
101.PRE
XBRLTaxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 
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