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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
March 31, 2015
 

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.  ☒Yes    ☐ No

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

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

Large accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☒
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes   ☒ 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 April 30, 2015
$1 Par Value
95,056,015
 


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 – 36
 
 
37
 
Item 2.
38-57
 
Item 3.
58
 
Item 4.
58
 
Part II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
59
 
Item 1A.
59
 
Item 2.
59
 
Item 3.
59
 
Item 4.
59
 
Item 5.
59
 
Item 6.
60
 
2

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

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
         
Interest and dividend income:
       
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
34,983
     
32,874
 
Interest and dividends on securities available for sale:
               
U. S. government sponsored enterprises
   
212
     
506
 
State and political subdivisions
   
25
     
68
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential
   
2,393
     
3,078
 
Corporate bonds
   
1
     
59
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
522
     
556
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-commercial
   
37
     
38
 
Other securities
   
4
     
4
 
Total interest and dividends on securities available for sale
   
3,194
     
4,309
 
                 
Interest on held to maturity securities:
               
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential
   
478
     
625
 
Corporate bonds
   
154
     
154
 
Total interest on held to maturity securities
   
632
     
779
 
                 
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
116
     
133
 
Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments
   
400
     
351
 
Total interest income
   
39,325
     
38,446
 
                 
Interest expense:
               
Interest on deposits:
               
Interest-bearing checking
   
105
     
84
 
Savings
   
658
     
763
 
Money market deposit accounts
   
617
     
599
 
Time deposits
   
2,434
     
1,951
 
Interest on short-term borrowings
   
346
     
393
 
Total interest expense
   
4,160
     
3,790
 
                 
Net interest income
   
35,165
     
34,656
 
Provision for loan losses
   
800
     
1,500
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
34,365
     
33,156
 
                 
Noninterest income:
               
Trustco financial services income
   
1,653
     
1,510
 
Fees for services to customers
   
2,524
     
2,521
 
Net gain on securities transactions
   
249
     
6
 
Other
   
197
     
1,722
 
Total noninterest income
   
4,623
     
5,759
 
                 
Noninterest expenses:
               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
8,481
     
7,592
 
Net occupancy expense
   
4,108
     
4,259
 
Equipment expense
   
1,942
     
1,752
 
Professional services
   
1,507
     
1,286
 
Outsourced services
   
1,425
     
1,325
 
Advertising expense
   
600
     
599
 
FDIC and other insurance
   
1,065
     
904
 
Other real estate expense, net
   
424
     
855
 
Other
   
2,305
     
2,229
 
Total noninterest expenses
   
21,857
     
20,801
 
                 
Income before taxes
   
17,131
     
18,114
 
Income taxes
   
6,416
     
7,103
 
                 
Net income
 
$
10,715
     
11,011
 
                 
Net income per share:
               
- Basic
 
$
0.113
     
0.116
 
                 
- Diluted
 
$
0.113
     
0.116
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.
 
3

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

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
         
Net income
 
$
10,715
     
11,011
 
                 
Net unrealized holding gain on securities available for sale
   
3,309
     
7,455
 
Reclassification adjustments for net gain recognized in income
   
(249
)
   
(6
)
Tax effect
   
(1,222
)
   
(3,026
)
                 
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax
   
1,838
     
4,423
 
                 
Amortization of net actuarial gain
   
(5
)
   
(72
)
Amortization of prior service credit
   
(22
)
   
(45
)
Tax effect
   
11
     
45
 
Amortization of net actuarial gain and prior service credit on pension and postretirement plans, net of tax
   
(16
)
   
(72
)
                 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
1,822
     
4,351
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
12,537
     
15,362
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.
 
4

TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(dollars in thousands)

   
March 31, 2015
   
December 31, 2014
 
ASSETS:
 
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
         
Cash and due from banks
 
$
44,853
     
43,505
 
                 
Federal funds sold and other short term investments
   
705,273
     
627,943
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
   
750,126
     
671,448
 
                 
Securities available for sale
   
666,851
     
676,759
 
                 
Held to maturity securities (fair value 2015 $71,675; 2014 $75,342)
   
67,260
     
70,946
 
                 
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
9,228
     
9,228
 
                 
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs
   
3,193,625
     
3,158,332
 
Less:
               
Allowance for loan losses
   
45,944
     
46,327
 
Net loans
   
3,147,681
     
3,112,005
 
                 
Bank premises and equipment, net
   
38,812
     
38,565
 
Other assets
   
60,698
     
65,488
 
                 
Total assets
 
$
4,740,656
     
4,644,439
 
                 
LIABILITIES:
               
Deposits:
               
Demand
 
$
347,315
     
331,425
 
Interest-bearing checking
   
696,137
     
682,210
 
Savings accounts
   
1,237,115
     
1,216,831
 
Money market deposit accounts
   
640,368
     
638,542
 
Time deposits
   
1,196,233
     
1,163,233
 
Total deposits
   
4,117,168
     
4,032,241
 
                 
Short-term borrowings
   
194,738
     
189,116
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
28,274
     
29,638
 
                 
Total liabilities
   
4,340,180
     
4,250,995
 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Capital stock par value $1; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 98,964,052 and 98,944,623 shares issued at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
   
98,964
     
98,945
 
Surplus
   
172,237
     
172,353
 
Undivided profits
   
171,232
     
166,745
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
   
(2,687
)
   
(4,509
)
Treasury stock at cost - 4,008,458 and  4,087,295 shares at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
   
(39,270
)
   
(40,090
)
                 
Total shareholders' equity
   
400,476
     
393,444
 
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
4,740,656
     
4,644,439
 

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)

   
Capital
Stock
   
Surplus
   
Undivided
Profits
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
   
Treasury
Stock
   
Total
 
                         
                         
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014
 
$
98,927
     
173,144
     
147,432
     
(13,803
)
   
(43,887
)
   
361,813
 
Net income
   
-
     
-
     
11,011
     
-
     
-
     
11,011
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,351
     
-
     
4,351
 
Cash dividend declared, $.065625 per share
   
-
     
-
     
(6,206
)
   
-
     
-
     
(6,206
)
Sale of treasury stock (100,689 shares)
   
-
     
(267
)
   
-
     
-
     
990
     
723
 
Stock based compensation expense
   
-
     
87
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
87
 
                                                 
Ending balance, March 31, 2014
 
$
98,927
     
172,964
     
152,237
     
(9,452
)
   
(42,897
)
   
371,779
 
                                                 
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015
 
$
98,945
     
172,353
     
166,745
     
(4,509
)
   
(40,090
)
   
393,444
 
Net income
   
-
     
-
     
10,715
     
-
     
-
     
10,715
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,822
     
-
     
1,822
 
Cash dividend declared, $.065625 per share
   
-
     
-
     
(6,228
)
   
-
     
-
     
(6,228
)
Stock options exercised and related tax benefits (19,429 shares)
   
19
     
80
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
99
 
Purchase of treasury stock (14,881 shares)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(99
)
   
(99
)
Sale of treasury stock (93,718 shares)
   
-
     
(244
)
   
-
     
-
     
919
     
675
 
Stock based compensation expense
   
-
     
48
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
48
 
                                                 
Ending balance, March 31, 2015
 
$
98,964
     
172,237
     
171,232
     
(2,687
)
   
(39,270
)
   
400,476
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.
 
6

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

   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
         
         
         
Cash flows from operating activities:
       
Net income
 
$
10,715
     
11,011
 
                 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,173
     
1,231
 
Net (gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned
   
(134
)
   
39
 
Writedown of other real estate owned
   
259
     
635
 
Net gain on sale of building held for sale
   
-
     
(1,556
)
Provision for loan losses
   
800
     
1,500
 
Deferred tax expense
   
891
     
1,663
 
Stock based compensation expense
   
48
     
87
 
Net gain on sale of bank premises and equipment
   
(1
)
   
(1
)
Net gain on sales and calls of securities
   
(249
)
   
(6
)
Decrease (increase) in taxes receivable
   
4,379
     
(4,950
)
Decrease in interest receivable
   
424
     
255
 
Increase in interest payable
   
22
     
3
 
Increase in other assets
   
(1,625
)
   
(2,992
)
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
(1,390
)
   
(4,087
)
Total adjustments
   
4,597
     
(8,179
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
15,312
     
2,832
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
                 
Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale
   
52,625
     
141,322
 
Proceeds from calls and maturities of held to maturity securities
   
3,686
     
4,079
 
Purchases of securities available for sale
   
(39,408
)
   
(15,405
)
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale
   
-
     
4,000
 
Net increase in loans
   
(38,670
)
   
(37,822
)
Net proceeds from sale of building held for sale
   
-
     
4,745
 
Proceeds from dispositions of other real estate owned
   
1,552
     
1,930
 
Proceeds from dispositions of bank premises and equipment
   
51
     
35
 
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
   
(1,470
)
   
(1,550
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(21,634
)
   
101,334
 
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
                 
Net increase in deposits
   
84,927
     
60,147
 
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
   
5,622
     
(8,751
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and related tax benefits
   
99
     
-
 
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock
   
675
     
723
 
Purchases of treasury stock
   
(99
)
   
-
 
Dividends paid
   
(6,224
)
   
(6,199
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
85,000
     
45,920
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
78,678
     
150,086
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
671,448
     
583,044
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
750,126
     
733,130
 
 
7

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the year for:
               
Interest paid
 
$
4,138
     
3,787
 
Income taxes paid
   
2,037
     
12,120
 
Other non cash items:
               
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
   
2,194
     
3,450
 
Transfer of other real estate owned to fixed assets
   
-
     
568
 
Increase in dividends payable
   
4
     
7
 
Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale-gross of deferred taxes
   
3,060
     
7,449
 
Change in deferred tax effect on unrealized gain on securities available for sale
   
(1,222
)
   
(3,026
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit on pension and postretirement plans
   
(27
)
   
(117
)
Change in deferred tax effect of amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit
   
11
     
45
 

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 ended March 31, 2015 is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015, 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 March 31, 2015, the results of operations and the cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.  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 2014 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.  These awards were settled in 2014 and as of March 31, 2015, the Company no longer has unvested restricted stock awards that were previously considered participating securities.
 
9

A reconciliation of the component parts of earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
       
   
2015
   
2014
 
For the three months ended
       
March 31:
       
Net income
 
$
10,715
     
11,011
 
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities
   
-
     
12
 
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
10,715
     
10,999
 
Basic EPS:
               
Distributed earnings allocated to common stock
 
$
6,228
     
6,206
 
Undistributed earnings allocated to common stock
   
4,487
     
4,793
 
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
10,715
     
10,999
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding including participating securities
   
94,947
     
94,558
 
Less: Participating securities
   
-
     
106
 
Weighted average common shares
   
94,947
     
94,452
 
                 
Basic EPS
 
$
0.113
     
0.116
 
                 
Diluted EPS:
               
Net income allocated to common shareholders
 
$
10,715
     
10,999
 
Weighted average common shares for basic EPS
   
94,947
     
94,452
 
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
               
Stock Options
   
127
     
129
 
Weighted average common shares including potential dilutive shares
   
95,074
     
94,581
 
                 
Diluted EPS
 
$
0.113
     
0.116
 

For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the weighted average number of antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share was approximately 1.4 million and 2.4 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.
 
10

(3) Benefit Plans

The table below outlines the components of the Company's net periodic benefit recognized during the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 for its pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
 
   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
   
Pension Benefits
   
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
                 
Service cost
 
$
15
     
18
     
39
     
14
 
Interest cost
   
330
     
336
     
65
     
32
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(684
)
   
(609
)
   
(181
)
   
(169
)
Amortization of net (gain) loss
   
(40
)
   
-
     
35
     
(72
)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
   
-
     
-
     
(22
)
   
(45
)
Net periodic benefit
 
$
(379
)
   
(255
)
   
(64
)
   
(240
)

The Company previously disclosed in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, that it did not expect to make contributions to its pension and postretirement benefit plans in 2015.  As of March 31, 2015, 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.
 
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(4) Investment Securities

(a) Securities available for sale

The amortized cost and fair value of the securities available for sale are as follows:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2015
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
108,421
     
67
     
240
     
108,248
 
State and political subdivisions
   
1,939
     
35
     
-
     
1,974
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
446,068
     
1,461
     
2,256
     
445,273
 
Corporate bonds
   
1,500
     
-
     
-
     
1,500
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
100,704
     
-
     
2,036
     
98,668
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,628
     
-
     
125
     
10,503
 
Other
   
650
     
-
     
-
     
650
 
Total debt securities
   
669,910
     
1,563
     
4,657
     
666,816
 
Equity securities
   
35
     
-
     
-
     
35
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
669,945
     
1,563
     
4,657
     
666,851
 

(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2014
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
78,420
     
2
     
622
     
77,800
 
State and political subdivisions
   
2,232
     
39
     
-
     
2,271
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
486,107
     
1,108
     
3,655
     
483,560
 
Corporate bonds
   
1,500
     
-
     
-
     
1,500
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
103,273
     
-
     
2,777
     
100,496
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,696
     
-
     
249
     
10,447
 
Other
   
650
     
-
     
-
     
650
 
Total debt securities
   
682,878
     
1,149
     
7,303
     
676,724
 
Equity securities
   
35
     
-
     
-
     
35
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
682,913
     
1,149
     
7,303
     
676,759
 
 
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The following table distributes the debt securities included in the available for sale portfolio as of March 31, 2015, based on the securities’ final maturity (mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are stated using an estimated average life):
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
4,087
     
4,092
 
Due in one year through five years
   
523,915
     
522,927
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
141,890
     
139,779
 
Due after ten years
   
18
     
18
 
   
$
669,910
     
666,816
 
 
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.
 
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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:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2015
 
   
Less than
12 months
   
12 months
or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unreal.
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unreal.
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unreal.
Loss
 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
5,994
     
8
     
55,787
     
232
     
61,781
     
240
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
136,827
     
608
     
184,915
     
1,648
     
321,742
     
2,256
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
8,043
     
96
     
90,624
     
1,940
     
98,667
     
2,036
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
-
     
-
     
10,503
     
125
     
10,503
     
125
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
150,864
     
712
     
341,829
     
3,945
     
492,693
     
4,657
 

(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2014
 
   
Less than
12 months
   
12 months
or more
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unreal.
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unreal.
Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unreal.
Loss
 
                       
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
12,840
     
81
     
54,959
     
541
     
67,799
     
622
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
65,549
     
492
     
325,476
     
3,163
     
391,025
     
3,655
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
-
     
-
     
100,496
     
2,777
     
100,496
     
2,777
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
-
     
-
     
10,447
     
249
     
10,447
     
249
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
78,389
     
573
     
491,378
     
6,730
     
569,767
     
7,303
 

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 ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
         
Proceeds from sales
 
$
22,945
     
-
 
Proceeds from calls
   
29,680
     
141,322
 
Gross realized gains
   
249
     
6
 
Gross realized losses
   
-
     
-
 
 
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Tax expense recognized on net gains on sales of securities available for sale were approximately $100 thousand and $2 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 respectively.

(b) Held to maturity securities

The amortized cost and fair value of the held to maturity securities are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2015
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
 
$
57,296
     
3,397
     
-
     
60,693
 
Corporate bonds
   
9,964
     
1,018
     
-
     
10,982
 
Total held to maturity
 
$
67,260
     
4,415
     
-
     
71,675
 

(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2014
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
 
$
60,986
     
3,334
     
-
     
64,320
 
Corporate bonds
   
9,960
     
1,062
     
-
     
11,022
 
Total held to maturity
 
$
70,946
     
4,396
     
-
     
75,342
 

The following table distributes the debt securities included in the held to maturity portfolio as of March 31, 2015, based on the securities’ final maturity (mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are stated using an estimated average life):

(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
-
     
-
 
Due in one year through five years
   
67,260
     
71,675
 
Due in five years through ten years
   
-
     
-
 
   
$
67,260
     
71,675
 

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 March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

There were no sales or transfers of held to maturity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
 
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(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 March 31, 2015, the Company’s security portfolio included certain securities 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 March 31, 2015.

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 March 31, 2015.
 
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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 March 31, 2015.

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 March 31, 2015.

As a result of the above analysis, during the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses for credit or any other reason.

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(5) Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables present the recorded investment in loans by loan class:
 
   
March 31, 2015
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
New York and
other states*
   
Florida
   
Total
 
Commercial:
           
Commercial real estate
 
$
171,178
     
15,968
     
187,146
 
Other
   
24,950
     
49
     
24,999
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
2,061,142
     
500,633
     
2,561,775
 
Home equity loans
   
51,853
     
7,297
     
59,150
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
306,196
     
46,356
     
352,552
 
Installment
   
7,231
     
772
     
8,003
 
Total loans, net
 
$
2,622,550
     
571,075
     
3,193,625
 
Less: Allowance for loan losses
                   
45,944
 
Net loans
                 
$
3,147,681
 

   
December 31, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
New York and
other states*
   
Florida
   
Total
 
Commercial:
           
Commercial real estate
 
$
174,788
     
19,336
     
194,124
 
Other
   
29,200
     
58
     
29,258
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
2,041,140
     
476,427
     
2,517,567
 
Home equity loans
   
51,713
     
5,942
     
57,655
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
308,764
     
43,370
     
352,134
 
Installment
   
6,774
     
820
     
7,594
 
Total loans, net
 
$
2,612,379
     
545,953
     
3,158,332
 
Less: Allowance for loan losses
                   
46,327
 
Net loans
                 
$
3,112,005
 
* Includes New York, New Jersey, Vermont and Massachusetts

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $32.8 million and $38.5 million of real estate construction loans, respectively.  Of the $32.8 million in real estate construction loans at March 31, 2015, approximately $17.1 million are secured by first mortgages to residential borrowers while approximately $15.7 million were to commercial borrowers for residential construction projects. Of the $38.5 million in real estate construction loans at December 31, 2014, approximately $17.6 million are secured by first mortgages to residential borrowers while approximately $20.9 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.
 
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The following tables present the recorded investment in non-accrual loans by loan class:
 
   
March 31, 2015
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
New York and
other states
   
Florida
   
Total
 
Loans in non-accrual status:
           
Commercial:
           
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,489
     
-
     
2,489
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
24,704
     
2,287
     
26,991
 
Home equity loans
   
296
     
-
     
296
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
3,215
     
321
     
3,536
 
Installment
   
77
     
20
     
97
 
Total non-accrual loans
   
30,781
     
2,628
     
33,409
 
Restructured real estate mortgages - 1 to 4 family
   
75
     
-
     
75
 
Total nonperforming loans
 
$
30,856
     
2,628
     
33,484
 

   
December 31, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
New York and
other states
   
Florida
   
Total
 
Loans in non-accrual status:
           
Commercial:
           
Commercial real estate
 
$
3,835
     
-
     
3,835
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
23,643
     
2,488
     
26,131
 
Home equity loans
   
349
     
-
     
349
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
3,229
     
252
     
3,481
 
Installment
   
77
     
13
     
90
 
Total non-accrual loans
   
31,133
     
2,753
     
33,886
 
Restructured real estate mortgages - 1 to 4 family
   
125
     
-
     
125
 
Total nonperforming loans
 
$
31,258
     
2,753
     
34,011
 
 
The Company transfers loans to other real estate owned, at fair value less cost to sell, in the period the Company obtains physical possession of the property (through legal title or through a deed in lieu). As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, residential other estate owned totaled $3.6 million and $4.2 million respectively. In addition, non-accrual residential mortgage loans that are in process of foreclosure had a recorded investment of $18.4 million and $17.5 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
 

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The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by loan class and by region as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
New York and other states:
   
March 31, 2015
 
(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
 
$
886
     
527
     
1,231
     
2,644
     
168,534
     
171,178
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
24,950
     
24,950
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
4,094
     
2,260
     
17,216
     
23,570
     
2,037,572
     
2,061,142
 
Home equity loans
   
152
     
-
     
272
     
424
     
51,429
     
51,853
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
550
     
641
     
1,118
     
2,309
     
303,887
     
306,196
 
Installment
   
31
     
91
     
49
     
171
     
7,060
     
7,231
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
5,713
     
3,519
     
19,886
     
29,118
     
2,593,432
     
2,622,550
 
 
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
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
15,968
     
15,968
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
49
     
49
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
744
     
82
     
849
     
1,675
     
498,958
     
500,633
 
Home equity loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
7,297
     
7,297
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
35
     
-
     
100
     
135
     
46,221
     
46,356
 
Installment
   
2
     
-
     
-
     
2
     
770
     
772
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
781
     
82
     
949
     
1,812
     
569,263
     
571,075
 
 
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
 
$
886
     
527
     
1,231
     
2,644
     
184,502
     
187,146
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
24,999
     
24,999
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
4,838
     
2,342
     
18,065
     
25,245
     
2,536,530
     
2,561,775
 
Home equity loans
   
152
     
-
     
272
     
424
     
58,726
     
59,150
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
585
     
641
     
1,218
     
2,444
     
350,108
     
352,552
 
Installment
   
33
     
91
     
49
     
173
     
7,830
     
8,003
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
6,494
     
3,601
     
20,835
     
30,930
     
3,162,695
     
3,193,625
 

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New York and other states:
 
   
December 31, 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
 
$
618
     
52
     
2,627
     
3,297
     
171,491
     
174,788
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
29,200
     
29,200
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
3,340
     
3,874
     
16,782
     
23,996
     
2,017,144
     
2,041,140
 
Home equity loans
   
141
     
59
     
337
     
537
     
51,176
     
51,713
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
568
     
342
     
1,198
     
2,108
     
306,656
     
308,764
 
Installment
   
79
     
10
     
58
     
147
     
6,627
     
6,774
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
4,746
     
4,337
     
21,002
     
30,085
     
2,582,294
     
2,612,379
 
 
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
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
19,336
     
19,336
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
58
     
58
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
801
     
283
     
1,225
     
2,309
     
474,118
     
476,427
 
Home equity loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,942
     
5,942
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
173
     
-
     
116
     
289
     
43,081
     
43,370
 
Installment
   
17
     
-
     
-
     
17
     
803
     
820
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
991
     
283
     
1,341
     
2,615
     
543,338
     
545,953
 
 
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
 
$
618
     
52
     
2,627
     
3,297
     
190,827
     
194,124
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
29,258
     
29,258
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
4,141
     
4,157
     
18,007
     
26,305
     
2,491,262
     
2,517,567
 
Home equity loans
   
141
     
59
     
337
     
537
     
57,118
     
57,655
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
741
     
342
     
1,314
     
2,397
     
349,737
     
352,134
 
Installment
   
96
     
10
     
58
     
164
     
7,430
     
7,594
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
5,737
     
4,620
     
22,343
     
32,700
     
3,125,632
     
3,158,332
 

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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.
 
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Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment is summarized as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2015
 
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
Mortgage-
1 to 4 Family
   
Installment
   
Total
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
4,071
     
42,088
     
168
     
46,327
 
Loans charged off:
                               
New York and other states*
   
50
     
1,114
     
43
     
1,207
 
Florida
   
-
     
109
     
-
     
109
 
Total loan chargeoffs
   
50
     
1,223
     
43
     
1,316
 
                                 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                               
New York and other states*
   
16
     
110
     
6
     
132
 
Florida
   
1
     
-
     
-
     
1
 
Total recoveries
   
17
     
110
     
6
     
133
 
Net loans charged off
   
33
     
1,113
     
37
     
1,183
 
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
(14
)
   
554
     
260
     
800
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
4,024
     
41,529
     
391
     
45,944
 

(dollars in thousands)
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
 
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
Mortgage-
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*
   
260
     
925
     
49
     
1,234
 
Florida
   
613
     
467
     
2
     
1,082
 
Total loan chargeoffs
   
873
     
1,392
     
51
     
2,316
 
                                 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                               
New York and other states*
   
18
     
74
     
5
     
97
 
Florida
   
1
     
39
     
-
     
40
 
Total recoveries
   
19
     
113
     
5
     
137
 
Net loans charged off
   
854
     
1,279
     
46
     
2,179
 
Provision for loan losses
   
675
     
773
     
52
     
1,500
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
3,840
     
43,091
     
104
     
47,035
 
 
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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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
   
March 31, 2015
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial Loans
   
1-to-4 Family
Residential Real Estate
   
Installment Loans
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
               
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
4,024
     
41,529
     
391
     
45,944
 
                                 
Total ending allowance balance
 
$
4,024
     
41,529
     
391
     
45,944
 
                                 
Loans:
                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,780
     
22,944
     
-
     
25,724
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
209,365
     
2,950,533
     
8,003
     
3,167,901
 
                                 
Total ending loans balance
 
$
212,145
     
2,973,477
     
8,003
     
3,193,625
 
 
   
December 31, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial Loans
   
1-to-4 Family
Residential Real Estate
   
Installment Loans
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
               
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
4,071
     
42,088
     
168
     
46,327
 
                                 
Total ending allowance balance
 
$
4,071
     
42,088
     
168
     
46,327
 
                                 
Loans:
                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
4,129
     
22,406
     
-
     
26,535
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
219,253
     
2,904,950
     
7,594
     
3,131,797
 
                                 
Total ending loans balance
 
$
223,382
     
2,927,356
     
7,594
     
3,158,332
 

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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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.
 

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The following tables present impaired loans by loan class as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
New York and other states:
   
March 31, 2015
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
                 
Commercial:
               
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,780
     
2,928
     
-
     
3,611
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
18,238
     
19,435
     
-
     
18,276
 
Home equity loans
   
338
     
381
     
-
     
347
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2,280
     
2,520
     
-
     
2,415
 
                                 
Total
 
$
23,636
     
25,264
     
-
     
24,649
 
 
Florida:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
                 
Commercial:
               
Commercial real estate
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
1,377
     
1,476
     
-
     
1,420
 
Home equity loans
   
55
     
55
     
-
     
55
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
656
     
740
     
-
     
667
 
                                 
Total
 
$
2,088
     
2,271
     
-
     
2,142
 
 
Total:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
                 
Commercial:
               
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,780
     
2,928
     
-
     
3,611
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
19,615
     
20,911
     
-
     
19,696
 
Home equity loans
   
393
     
436
     
-
     
402
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2,936
     
3,260
     
-
     
3,082
 
                                 
Total
 
$
25,724
     
27,535
     
-
     
26,791
 

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New York and other states:

   
December 31, 2014
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
                 
Commercial:
               
Commercial real estate
 
$
4,129
     
5,499
     
-
     
4,798
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
61
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
17,579
     
18,689
     
-
     
17,261
 
Home equity loans
   
366
     
410
     
-
     
454
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2,492
     
2,778
     
-
     
2,578
 
                                 
Total
 
$
24,566
     
27,376
     
-
     
25,152
 
 
Florida:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
                 
Commercial:
               
Commercial real estate
 
$
-
     
-
     
-
     
577
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
1,289
     
1,380
     
-
     
1,422
 
Home equity loans
   
56
     
56
     
-
     
5
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
624
     
773
     
-
     
581
 
                                 
Total
 
$
1,969
     
2,209
     
-
     
2,585
 

Total:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
                 
Commercial:
               
Commercial real estate
 
$
4,129
     
5,499
     
-
     
5,375
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
61
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
18,868
     
20,069
     
-
     
18,683
 
Home equity loans
   
422
     
466
     
-
     
459
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
3,116
     
3,551
     
-
     
3,159
 
                                 
Total
 
$
26,535
     
29,585
     
-
     
27,737
 

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 ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
 
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As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 impaired loans included approximately $10.4 million and $9.9 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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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:
 
   
Three months ended 3/31/2015
   
Three months ended 3/31/2014
 
New York and other states*:
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
                         
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                       
First mortgages
   
11
   
$
2,240
   
$
2,240
     
8
   
$
1,378
   
$
1,378
 
Home equity loans
   
1
     
10
     
10
     
1
     
4
     
4
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
1
     
50
     
50
     
1
     
122
     
122
 
                                                 
Total
   
13
   
$
2,300
   
$
2,300
     
10
   
$
1,504
   
$
1,504
 
                                                 
Florida:
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
                                                 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                                               
First mortgages
   
1
   
$
157
   
$
157
     
2
   
$
173
   
$
173
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
2
     
50
     
50
     
2
     
354
     
354
 
                                                 
Total
   
3
   
$
207
   
$
207
     
4
   
$
527
   
$
527
 
 
The addition of these TDR’s did not have a significant impact on the allowance for loan losses.

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 following table presents, by class, TDR’s that defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 which had been modified within the last twelve months:
 
   
Three months ended 3/31/2015
   
Three months ended 3/31/2014
 
New York and other states*:
(dollars in thousands)
 
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
 
                 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
               
First mortgages
   
-
   
$
-
     
4
   
$
245
 
                                 
Total
   
-
   
$
-
     
4
   
$
245
 
                                 
Florida:
                               
(dollars in thousands)
 
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Recorded
Investment
 
                                 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
Home equity lines of credit
   
1
   
$
50
     
1
   
$
280
 
                                 
Total
   
1
   
$
50
     
1
   
$
280
 
 
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 classified as such 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.
 
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As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2015
 
New York and other states:
           
             
(dollars in thousands)
           
   
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
           
Commercial real estate
 
$
160,448
     
10,730
     
171,178
 
Other
   
24,283
     
667
     
24,950
 
                         
   
$
184,731
     
11,397
     
196,128
 
                         
Florida:
                       
                         
(dollars in thousands)
                       
   
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
                       
Commercial real estate
 
$
15,968
     
-
     
15,968
 
Other
   
49
     
-
     
49
 
                         
   
$
16,017
     
-
     
16,017
 
                         
Total:
                       
                         
(dollars in thousands)
                       
   
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
                       
Commercial real estate
 
$
176,416
     
10,730
     
187,146
 
Other
   
24,332
     
667
     
24,999
 
                         
   
$
200,748
     
11,397
     
212,145
 
                         
                         
   
December 31, 2014
 
New York and other states:
                       
                         
(dollars in thousands)
                       
   
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
                       
Commercial real estate
 
$
162,589
     
12,199
     
174,788
 
Other
   
28,677
     
523
     
29,200
 
                         
   
$
191,266
     
12,722
     
203,988
 
                         
Florida:
                       
                         
(dollars in thousands)
                       
   
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
                       
Commercial real estate
 
$
19,336
     
-
     
19,336
 
Other
   
58
     
-
     
58
 
                         
   
$
19,394
     
-
     
19,394
 
                         
Total:
                       
                         
(dollars in thousands)
                       
   
Pass
   
Classified
   
Total
 
Commercial:
                       
Commercial real estate
 
$
181,925
     
12,199
     
194,124
 
Other
   
28,735
     
523
     
29,258
 
                         
   
$
210,660
     
12,722
     
223,382
 
 
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Included in classified loans in the above tables are impaired loans of $2.8 million and $4.1 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is presented in the recorded investment in non-accrual loans table.

(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, the fair value of equity securities 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.
 
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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.

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
March 31, 2015 Using:
 
                 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(dollars in thousands)
               
Securities available for sale:
               
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
108,248
   
$
-
   
$
108,248
   
$
-
 
State and political subdivisions
   
1,974
     
-
     
1,974
     
-
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
445,273
     
-
     
445,273
     
-
 
Corporate bonds
   
1,500
     
-
     
1,500
     
-
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
98,668
     
-
     
98,668
     
-
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,503
     
-
     
10,503
     
-
 
Other securities
   
685
     
35
     
650
     
-
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
666,851
   
$
35
   
$
666,816
   
$
-
 

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Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2014 Using:
 
                 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(dollars in thousands)
               
Securities available for sale:
               
U.S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
77,800
   
$
-
   
$
77,800
   
$
-
 
State and political subdivisions
   
2,271
     
-
     
2,271
     
-
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
483,560
     
-
     
483,560
     
-
 
Corporate bonds
   
1,500
     
-
     
1,500
     
-
 
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
100,496
     
-
     
100,496
     
-
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,447
     
-
     
10,447
     
-
 
Other securities
   
685
     
35
     
650
     
-
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
676,759
   
$
35
   
$
676,724
   
$
-
 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
 
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Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2015 Using:
 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(dollars in thousands)
               
                 
Other real estate owned
 
$
6,958
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
6,958
 
Impaired loans:
                               
Commercial real estate
   
65
     
-
     
-
     
65
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
1,640
     
-
     
-
     
1,640
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
59
     
-
     
-
     
59
 
                                 
   
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2014 Using:
 
                                 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(dollars in thousands)
                               
                                 
Other real estate owned
 
$
6,441
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
6,441
 
Impaired loans:
                               
Commercial real estate
   
206
     
-
     
-
     
206
 
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family:
                               
First mortgages
   
2,627
     
-
     
-
     
2,627
 
Home equity lines of credit
   
810
     
-
     
-
     
810
 
 
Other real estate owned, which is carried at fair value less costs to sell, approximated $7.0 million at March 31, 2015 and consisted of $3.4 million of commercial real estate and $3.6 million of residential real estate properties. A valuation charge of $259 thousand is included in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Of the total impaired loans of $25.7 million at March 31, 2015, $1.8 million are collateral dependent 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 March 31, 2015. Gross charge offs related to commercial impaired loans included in the table above were $50 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2015, while gross charge offs related to residential impaired loans included in the table above amounted to $184 thousand.

Other real estate owned, which is carried at fair value less costs to sell, approximates $6.4 million at December 31, 2014 and consisted of $2.2 million of commercial real estate and $4.2 million of residential real estate properties. A valuation charge of $2.0 million is included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Of the total impaired loans of $26.5 million at December 31, 2014, $3.6 million are collateral dependent 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, 2014. Gross charge offs related to commercial impaired loans included in the table above were $17 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2014, while gross charge offs related to residential impaired loans included in the table above amounted to $349 thousand.
 
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In accordance with ASC 825, the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Carrying
   
Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2015 Using:
 
   
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets:
                   
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
750,126
     
750,126
     
-
     
-
     
750,126
 
Securities available for sale
   
666,851
     
35
     
666,816
     
-
     
666,851
 
Held to maturity securities
   
67,260
     
-
     
71,675
     
-
     
71,675
 
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
9,228
     
N/A
 
   
N/A
 
   
N/A
 
   
N/A
 
Net loans
   
3,147,681
     
-
     
-
     
3,190,778
     
3,190,778
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
10,376
     
60
     
2,315
     
8,001
     
10,376
 
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Demand deposits
   
347,315
     
347,315
     
-
     
-
     
347,315
 
Interest bearing deposits
   
3,769,853
     
2,573,620
     
1,196,715
     
-
     
3,770,335
 
Short-term borrowings
   
194,738
     
-
     
194,738
     
-
     
194,738
 
Accrued interest payable
   
570
     
97
     
473
     
-
     
570
 
                                         
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Carrying
   
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2014 Using:
 
   
Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
671,448
     
671,448
     
-
     
-
     
671,448
 
Securities available for sale
   
676,759
     
35
     
676,724
     
-
     
676,759
 
Held to maturity securities
   
70,946
     
-
     
75,342
     
-
     
75,342
 
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
9,228
     
N/A
 
   
N/A
 
   
N/A
 
   
N/A
 
Net loans
   
3,112,005
     
-
     
-
     
3,171,005
     
3,171,005
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
10,800
     
30
     
2,694
     
8,076
     
10,800
 
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Demand deposits
   
331,425
     
331,425
     
-
     
-
     
331,425
 
Interest bearing deposits
   
3,700,816
     
2,537,583
     
1,163,245
     
-
     
3,700,828
 
Short-term borrowings
   
189,116
     
-
     
189,116
     
-
     
189,116
 
Accrued interest payable
   
548
     
100
     
448
     
-
     
548
 

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:

Cash and Cash Equivalents

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

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

(7) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive loss balances, net of tax:
 
   
Three months ended 3/31/15
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
12/31/2014
   
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)-
Before
Reclassifications
   
Amount
reclassified
from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income
   
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)-
Three months
ended 3/31/15
   
Balance at
3/31/2015
 
                     
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
 
$
(3,693
)
   
1,987
     
(149
)
   
1,838
     
(1,855
)
Net change in net actuarial loss and prior service credit on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax
   
(816
)
   
-
     
(16
)
   
(16
)
   
(832
)
                                         
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
(4,509
)
   
1,987
     
(165
)
   
1,822
     
(2,687
)
                                         
   
Three months ended 3/31/14
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
12/31/2013
   
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)-
Before
Reclassifications
   
Amount
reclassified
from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income
   
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)-
Three months
ended 3/31/14
   
Balance at
3/31/2014
 
 
                                       
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
 
$
(18,078
)
   
4,427
     
(4
)
   
4,423
     
(13,655
)
Net change in net actuarial loss and prior service credit on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax
   
4,275
     
-
     
(72
)
   
(72
)
   
4,203
 
                                         
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
(13,803
)
   
4,427
     
(76
)
   
4,351
     
(9,452
)

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The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

(dollars in thousands)
 
Three months ended
March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
  Affected Line Item in Statements
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale
       
         
Realized gain on securities transactions
 
$
249
     
6
  Net gain on securities transactions
Income tax expense
   
(100
)
   
(2
)
Income taxes
Net of tax
   
149
     
4
 
                 
Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit items
               
                 
Amortization of net actuarial loss
   
5
     
72
  Salaries and employee benefits
Amortization of prior service credit
   
22
     
45
  Salaries and employee benefits
Income tax benefit
   
(11
)
   
(45
)
Income taxes
Net of tax
   
16
     
72
 
                 
Total reclassifications, net of tax
 
$
165
     
76
 

(8) New Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2014, the FASB amended existing guidance to clarify 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 derecognized and the real estate recognized. These amendments clarify that an in substance repossession or 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. Additional disclosures are required. These amendments are effective for public business entities for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

In May 2014 the FASB amended existing guidance related to revenue from contracts with customers. This amendment supersedes and replaces nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, establishes a new control-based revenue recognition model, changes the basis for deciding when revenue is recognized over time or at a point in time, provides new and more detailed guidance on specific topics and expands and improves disclosures about revenue. In addition, this amendment specifies the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer. In April 2015, the FASB proposed to defer the effective date for one year. Early application is not permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new accounting standard on the consolidated financial statements.
 

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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 March 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income,  changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.  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
 
May 1, 2015
 

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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, the ability of its loan products to continue to attract customers if long-term rates rise and the ability to secure new sources of liquidity should the need arise.  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, 2014, 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, the 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, 2014.

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 month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

Introduction
The review that follows focuses on the factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of TrustCo during the three month period ended March 31, 2015, with comparisons to the corresponding period in 2014, 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 2014 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on March 6, 2015, 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.
 
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Financial markets generally trended up during the first quarter of 2015, with higher volatility in the opening and closing weeks of the period and a less volatile period during the middle of the period.  For the first quarter, the S&P 500 Index was up 0.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.3%.  Credit markets also showed stable conditions during much of the quarter, with some increased volatility during the period.  On average, the shape of the curve flattened considerably, continuing a recent trend.  The 10 year Treasury bond averaged 1.97% during Q1 compared to 2.28% in Q4, a decline of 31 basis points.  However, the 2 year Treasury bond average rates rose 6 basis points and the 5 year Treasury bond only declined 14 basis points, producing a flatter curve.  The spread between the 10 year and the 2 year Treasury bonds declined from 1.74% on average in Q4 to 1.36% in Q1.  The first quarter of 2015 spread is 103 basis points lower than in the first quarter of 2014.  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 first quarter of 2015.  Spreads of certain asset classes, including agency securities and mortgage-backed securities, were consistent with recent quarters, remaining relatively narrow compared to the Treasury curve during the first quarter of 2015.  Spreads generally remained well below the levels seen a year ago.  Changes in rates and spreads during the current quarter were due to a number of factors; however, uncertainty about the timing and 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.  Low risk free rates in major nations has caused investors to shift into alternative fixed income instruments, contributing to the compression of spreads over the risk free rate.

     
3 Month
Yield (%)
   
2 Year
Yield (%)
   
5 Year
Yield (%)
   
10 Year
Yield (%)
   
10 - 2 Year
Spread (%)
 
                       
                       
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
 
                                             
Q3/14
 
Beg of Q3
   
0.02
     
0.47
     
1.66
     
2.58
     
2.11
 
      
Peak
   
0.04
     
0.59
     
1.85
     
2.63
     
2.11
 
     
Trough
   
0.01
     
0.42
     
1.55
     
2.34
     
1.84
 
       
End of Q3
   
0.02
     
0.58
     
1.78
     
2.52
     
1.94
 
     
Average in Q3
   
0.03
     
0.52
     
1.70
     
2.49
     
1.98
 
                                             
Q4/14
 
Beg of Q4
   
0.02
     
0.53
     
1.69
     
2.42
     
1.89
 
      
Peak
   
0.05
     
0.73
     
1.76
     
2.45
     
1.91
 
     
Trough
   
0.01
     
0.34
     
1.37
     
2.07
     
1.46
 
       
End of Q4
   
0.04
     
0.67
     
1.65
     
2.17
     
1.50
 
    
Average in Q4
   
0.02
     
0.54
     
1.60
     
2.28
     
1.74
 
                                             
Q1/15
 
Beg of Q1
   
0.02
     
0.66
     
1.61
     
2.12
     
1.46
 
      
Peak
   
0.05
     
0.73
     
1.70
     
2.24
     
1.51
 
     
Trough
   
0.01
     
0.44
     
1.18
     
1.68
     
1.19
 
      
End of Q1
   
0.03
     
0.56
     
1.37
     
1.94
     
1.38
 
      
Average in Q1
   
0.02
     
0.60
     
1.46
     
1.97
     
1.36
 
 
Despite steady equity markets and some modest improvements in parts of the economy, the underlying economy of the United States continued to face many significant challenges. Employment increased and the unemployment rate declined, although labor force participation remains weak. Wage growth also remains weak, with much of the new job creation coming from low wage jobs. Economic conditions vary significantly over geographic areas, with strength concentrated in and around major population centers on the coasts and in certain areas where economic activity has been driven by a specific factor, such as hydro fracking in the Bakken Shale region of North Dakota until recently. The unprecedented intervention by governments in markets and attempts to stimulate the economy, including the sharp easing of monetary policy during 2007-2008 are now in the early stages of being stabilized, and eventually reversed. Economic activity in Europe, China and elsewhere has also been mixed at best, contributing to global economic issues.  Finally, the impact of regulatory changes that have been enacted has only partly been felt at this point, and we expect that these changes will continue to impact the banking industry going forward. These regulatory changes have added significant operating expense and operational burden and fundamentally changed the way banks conduct business.
 
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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.

The Dodd-Frank Act also 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 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency or “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 first-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 Government-Sponsored Enterprise (“GSE”), Federal Housing Administration (“FHA“) and United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“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 did experience an increase in nonperforming loans (“NPLs”) relative to historical levels, although NPLs have declined over recent years, 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 portfolio at March 31, 2015, 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 (Federal 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 slope of the curve flattened during the quarter.  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.  Somewhat better economic activity could potentially lead to higher rates.  Potentially offsetting this 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 few years 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 $10.7 million, or $0.113 of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to net income of $11.0 million or $0.116 of diluted earnings per share in the same period in 2014.  Return on average assets was 0.93% and 0.99%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.  Return on average equity was 10.91% and 12.09%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

The primary factors accounting for the change in net income for three month period ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same periods of the prior year were:

· An increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of $132.6 million to $4.58 billion for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.

· An increase in the average balance of interest bearing liabilities of $98.4 million to $3.92 billion for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.

· A decrease in taxable equivalent net interest margin for the first quarter of 2015 to 3.08% from 3.13% in the prior year period.  The decrease in the margin was more than offset by the increase in average earning assets, resulting in an increase of $484 thousand in taxable equivalent net interest income in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014.

· A decrease in the provision for loan losses to $800 thousand in the first quarter of 2015 from $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2014.

· An increase of $177 thousand in noninterest income for the first quarter of 2015, excluding securities gains and a $1.6 million gain on the sale of the Company’s planned regional administrative building in Florida during the first quarter of 2014.  Including these items, noninterest income declined $1.1 million to $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.  Securities gains were $249 thousand in the first quarter of 2015 compared to $6 thousand in the same period in 2014.

· An increase of $1.1 million in noninterest expense, including other real estate (“ORE”) expense, for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014.  ORE costs declined $431 thousand over that time period.  Excluding ORE costs, expenses were up $1.5 million.

· A decrease of $687 thousand in income taxes, in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior year due to lower pre-tax earnings and a one-time increase in state taxes due to an adjustment recorded in the first quarter of 2014 upon adoption of New York State tax reforms.
 
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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, 2014 is a description of the effect interest rates had on the results for the year 2014 compared to 2013.  Many of the same market factors discussed in the 2014 Annual Report continued to have a significant impact on the first quarter results for 2015.

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.  Economists generally forecast that the target rate will begin to rise in the second half of this year.

Traditionally, interest rates on bank deposit accounts are heavily influenced by the Federal Funds rate.  The average rate on deposits was 4 basis points higher in the first quarter of 2015 relative to the prior year period, with lower rates on savings deposits more than offset by rate increases in time deposits.  Please refer to the statistical disclosures in the table below entitled “Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: Interest Rates and Interest Differential.”

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 March 18, 2015) this includes the reinvestment of principal payments received on its holdings of agency securities, agency mortgage-backed securities and Treasury securities. While no longer increasing its holdings of these securities, the reinvestment of principal means that the existing holdings are now being unwound.  Eventually, management believes, the FRB will have to unwind these positions, which would likely put upward pressure on rates, although other factors may mitigate this pressure.  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.
 
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TrustCo’s principal loan products 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 first quarter of 2015 compared to the first and fourth quarters of 2014, and the yield remains at relatively modest levels 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.  As a portfolio lender, TrustCo does not sell loans into the secondary market in the normal course of business, and is able to establish 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 first quarter of 2015.  Deposit costs were nominally higher in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior year quarter.

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 nonperforming 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 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.
 
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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.

For the first quarter of 2015, the net interest margin was 3.08%, down 5 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 $77.9 million while the average yield was flat at 25 basis points in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.  The increase in the average balance reflects the decision to temporarily limit purchases of additional investment securities to make funds available for lending given the relative attractiveness of yields on loans versus securities.

The average balance of securities available for sale decreased by $178.7 million while the average yield decreased to 1.91% for the first quarter of 2015 compared to 2.04% for the same period in 2014.  The average balance of held to maturity securities decreased by $15.0 million and the average yield decreased to 3.65% for the first quarter of 2015 compared to 3.70% for the same period in 2014.

The average loan portfolio grew by $249.6 million to $3.17 billion and the average yield decreased 10 basis points to 4.42% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.  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 or are paid off.

The average balance of interest bearing liabilities (primarily deposit accounts) increased $98.4 million and the average rate paid increased 3 basis points to 0.43% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.

During the first quarter of 2015, 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 seen in other areas of the country.  Competition remains strong in the Company’s market areas.
 
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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.

Earning Assets
Total average interest earning assets increased from $4.45 billion in the first quarter of 2014 to $4.58 billion in the same period of 2015 with an average yield of 3.48% in 2014 and 3.45% in 2015.  Interest income on average earning assets increased from $38.5 million in the first quarter of 2014 to $39.3 million in the first quarter of 2015, on a tax equivalent basis, with higher volume more than offsetting the lower yield.

Loans
The average balance of loans was $3.17 billion in the first quarter of 2015 and $2.92 billion in the comparable period in 2014.  The yield on loans decreased 10 basis points to 4.42%.  The higher average balances more than offset the lower yield, leading to an increase in the interest income on loans from $32.9 million in the first quarter of 2014 to $35.0 million in the first quarter of 2015.

Compared to the first quarter of 2014, the average balance of the loan portfolio during the first quarter of 2015 increased in all categories except commercial loans, with increases in residential mortgage, home equity and installment loan categories.  The average balance of residential mortgage loans was $2.59 billion in 2015 compared to $2.36 billion in 2014, an increase of 10.2%.  The average yield on residential mortgage loans decreased by 12 basis points to 4.48% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 2014.

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.
 
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Commercial loans, which consist primarily of loans secured by commercial real estate, decreased $3.3 million to an average balance of $219.1 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in the prior year.  The average yield on this portfolio increased 8 basis points to 5.11% over the same period.

The average yield on home equity credit lines increased 3 basis points to 3.52% during the first quarter of 2015 compared to 3.49% in the prior period.  This was the result of both a higher introductory rate offered on new lines at times during the last year as well as older lines repricing to the product’s floor rate.  The average balances of home equity lines increased 3.4% to $352.3 million in the first quarter of 2015 as compared to the prior year.

Securities Available for Sale
The average balance of the securities available for sale portfolio for the first quarter of 2015 was $672.9 million compared to $851.6 million for the comparable period in 2014.  The decreased balances reflect routine paydowns, calls, maturities and sales, partly offset by 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 1.91% for the first quarter of 2015 and 2.04% for the first quarter of 2014 for the available for sale portfolio.  The decline in yield primarily reflects the maturities, calls, paydowns and sales of higher yielding 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 in fair value included in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.

The net unrealized loss in the available for sale securities portfolio was $3.1 million as of March 31, 2015 compared to a net unrealized loss of $6.2 million as of December 31, 2014.  The unrealized gain or loss in the portfolio is primarily the result of changes in market interest rate levels.

Held to Maturity Securities
The average balance of held to maturity securities was $69.3 million for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $84.3 million in the first quarter of 2014.  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 3.65% for the first quarter of 2015 compared to 3.70% for the year earlier period.  TrustCo expects to hold the securities in this portfolio until they mature or are called.

As of March 31, 2015, 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 2015 first quarter average balance of federal funds sold and other short-term investments was $653.3 million, a $77.9 million increase from the $575.4 million average for the same period in 2014.  The yield was unchanged at 0.25%.  Interest income from this portfolio increased $49 thousand from $351 thousand in 2014 to $400 thousand in 2015, reflecting the average balance increase.
 
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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 $108.2 million to $3.73 billion for the first quarter of 2015 versus the first quarter in the prior year, and the average rate paid increased from 0.38% for 2014 to 0.42% for 2015.  Total interest expense on these deposits increased $417 thousand to $3.8 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the year earlier period.  The increase in deposits versus the prior year was due to strong growth in both core deposits and certificates of deposit.  From the first quarter of 2014 to the first quarter of 2015, interest bearing demand account average balances were up 11.9%, money market account average balances were down 1.4% and certificates of deposit average balances were up 3.6%, while non-interest demand average balances were up 3.9%.  Average savings balances also increased 0.3% over the same period.  The Company does not accept brokered deposits and does not pay premium rates on certificates with balances over $100,000.

At March 31, 2015, the maturity of total time deposits is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
   
     
Under 1 year
 
$
1,039,553
 
1 to 2 years
   
125,534
 
2 to 3 years
   
10,302
 
3 to 4 years
   
5,063
 
4 to 5 years
   
15,562
 
Over 5 years
   
219
 
   
$
1,196,233
 

Average short-term borrowings for the quarter were $192.3 million in 2015 compared to $202.2 million in 2014.  The average rate decreased during this time period from 0.79% in 2014 to 0.73% in 2015.  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 $484 thousand to $35.2 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.  The net interest spread was down 6 basis points to 3.02% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the year ago period. As previously noted, the net interest margin was down 5 basis points to 3.08% for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.
 
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Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans (NPLs), which are those loans in a non-accrual 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.

The following describes the nonperforming assets of TrustCo as of March 31, 2015:

Nonperforming loans and foreclosed real estate: Total NPLs were $33.5 million at March 31, 2015, compared to $34.0 million at December 31, 2014 and $44.9 million at March 31, 2014.  There were $33.4 million of non-accrual loans at March 31, 2015 compared to $33.9 million at December 31, 2014 and $44.7 million at March 31, 2014.  There were no loans at March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 that were past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest.

At March 31, 2015, nonperforming loans primarily include a mix of commercial and residential loans.  Of total nonperforming loans of $33.5 million at March 31, 2015, $30.9 million were residential real estate loans, $2.5 million were commercial mortgages and $97 thousand were installment loans, compared to $30.1 million, $3.8 million and $90 thousand, respectively at December 31, 2014.

A significant percentage of nonperforming 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 0.15% of average residential real estate loans (including home equity lines of credit) for the first quarter of 2015 (annualized) compared to 0.19% for the first quarter of 2014.  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.
 
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The Company originates loans throughout its deposit franchise area.  At March 31, 2015, 82.1% of its gross loan portfolio balances were in New York State and the immediately surrounding areas (including New Jersey, Vermont and Massachusetts), and 17.9% were in Florida.  Those figures compare to 82.7% and 17.3%, respectively at December 31, 2014.  Within these two geographic regions, commercial loans constitute a larger component of the local outstandings in New York than in Florida, at 7.5% and 2.8%, respectively, as of March 31, 2015.  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, 2014 numbers of 7.8% in New York and 3.6% 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 as a percentage of the portfolio) had generally been more heavily weighted towards Florida in recent years.  However, as of March 31, 2015, NPLs were roughly in line with regional outstandings, as 7.9% of nonperforming loans were to Florida borrowers, compared to 92.1% in New York and surrounding areas.  The level of Florida based NPLs was 8.1% of total NPLs as of December 31, 2014.  For the three months ended March 31, 2015, New York and surrounding areas experienced net charge-offs of approximately $1.1 million, compared to $108 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 March 31, 2015, there were no other loans classified for regulatory purposes that management reasonably expects will materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources.

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 $2.8 million of commercial mortgages classified as impaired as of March 31, 2015, compared to $4.1 million at December 31, 2014.  There were $22.9 million of impaired residential loans at March 31, 2015, compared to $22.4 million at December 31, 2014.  The average balances of all impaired loans were $26.8 million during the first three months of 2015 and $27.7 million for the full year 2014.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s loan portfolio did not include any subprime mortgages or loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality.

At March 31, 2015 there was $7.0 million of foreclosed real estate compared to $6.4 million at December 31, 2014.

During the first quarter of 2015, there were $50 thousand of gross commercial loan charge-offs and $1.3 million of gross residential mortgage and consumer loan charge-offs as compared with $873 thousand of gross commercial loan charge-offs and $1.4 million of residential mortgage and consumer loan charge-offs in the first quarter of 2014.  Gross recoveries during the first quarter of 2015 were $17 thousand for commercial loans and $116 thousand for residential mortgage and consumer loans, compared to $19 thousand for commercial loans and $118 thousand for residential and consumer in the first quarter of 2014.
 
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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:

(dollars in thousands)
 
As of
March 31, 2015
   
As of
December 31, 2014
 
   
Amount
   
Percent of
Loans to
Total Loans
   
Amount
   
Percent of
Loans to
Total Loans
 
Commercial
 
$
3,798
     
6.15
%
 
$
3,764
     
6.41
%
Real estate - construction
   
477
     
1.03
%
   
571
     
1.22
%
Real estate mortgage - 1 to 4 family
   
34,970
     
81.53
%
   
35,394
     
80.98
%
Home equity lines of credit
   
6,308
     
11.04
%
   
6,430
     
11.15
%
Installment Loans
   
391
     
0.25
%
   
168
     
0.24
%
   
$
45,944
     
100.00
%
 
$
46,327
     
100.00
%

At March 31, 2015, the allowance for loan losses was $45.9 million, compared to the March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2014 balances of $47.0 million and $46.3 million, respectively.  The allowance represents 1.44% of the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2015 compared to 1.60% at March 31, 2014 and 1.47% at December 31, 2014.

The provision for loan losses was $800 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 compared to $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2014.  Net charge-offs for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 were $1.2 million, compared to $2.2 million in the year earlier period.  The decrease in the provision for loan losses in 2015 was primarily related to improving trends in NPLs and charge-offs and generally better economic conditions in Florida, where loss severity was particularly high during the financial crisis.

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 recaptures of loan losses in relation to the economic environment, loan charge-offs, recoveries and the level and trends of nonperforming loans.
 
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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 March 31, 2015 are referenced below. The base case (current rates) 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 March 31, 2015. 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.

As of March 31, 2015
 
Estimated Percentage of
Fair value of Capital to
Fair value of Assets
 
+400 BP
   
20.10
%
+300 BP
   
21.14
 
+200 BP
   
22.09
 
+100 BP
   
22.75
 
Current rates
   
21.07
 
-100 BP
   
20.85
 

Noninterest Income
Total noninterest income for the first quarter of 2015 was $4.6 million, compared to $5.8 million in the prior year period.  Excluding gains on securities sales and a gain of $1.6 million on the sale of the Company’s planned Florida regional administrative center, noninterest income was up $177 thousand to $4.4 million in the first quarter versus the prior year.

Trustco Financial Services income increased $143 thousand to $1.7 million for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter of 2014.  The fair value of assets under management were $922 million at March 31, 2015 compared to $918 million at December 31, 2014 and $859 million at March 31, 2014.  The increase in assets compared to December 31, 2014 was due to market value gains and net account acquisition.
 
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The total of fees for other services to customers plus other income was $2.7 million in the first quarter of 2015, up a nominal $34 thousand (excluding the $1.6 million gain on sale of noted above) versus the same period in 2014.

Noninterest Expenses
Total noninterest expenses were $21.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $20.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  The increase was primarily due to higher full time equivalent employee count in the areas of branch administration and compliance.  Full time equivalent headcount was 747 as of March 31, 2015, compared to 709 as of March 31, 2014.  Also contributing to the increase were annual compensation increases. Overall, salaries and benefits increased by $889 thousand to $8.5 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the year ago quarter.  Professional services (up $221 thousand), equipment expense (up $190 thousand), FDIC and other insurance (up $161 thousand) and outsourced services (up $100 thousand) also contributed to the overall increase.  A $431 thousand decline in ORE expense and a $151 thousand decline in occupancy expense offset a portion of the increases.    The decline in ORE expense was due to lower write-downs  on properties held.  Excluding the ORE line, noninterest expenses were up $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the prior year.

Income Taxes
In the first quarter of 2015, TrustCo recognized income tax expense of $6.4 million, compared to $7.1 million for the first quarter of 2014.  The effective tax rates were 37.5% and 39.2% for the first quarters of 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The decrease in taxes reflects lower pre-tax income levels as well as a deferred tax asset write-down of $200 thousand during the first quarter of 2014 that reflected the impact of New York State tax law changes.

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 March 31, 2015 was $400.5 million, compared to $371.8 million at March 31, 2014. TrustCo declared a dividend of $0.065625 per share in the first quarter of 2015.  This results in a dividend payout ratio of 58.1% based on first quarter 2015 earnings per share of $0.113.
 
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The Bank reported the following capital ratios as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
As of March 31, 2015
   
Well
   
Adequately
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Capitalized*
   
Capitalized*
 
                 
Tier 1 leverage capital
 
$
391,756
     
8.39
%
   
5.00
%
   
4.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
   
391,756
     
16.57
     
6.50
     
4.50
 
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
391,756
     
16.57
     
8.00
     
6.00
 
Total risk-based capital
   
421,522
     
17.83
     
10.00
     
8.00
 
                                 
(dollars in thousands)
 
As of December 31, 2014
   
Well
   
Adequately
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Capitalized*
   
Capitalized*
 
                                 
Tier 1 (core) capital
 
$
386,913
     
8.33
%
   
5.00
%
   
4.00
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
386,913
     
16.60
     
6.00
     
4.00
 
Total risk-based capital
   
416,269
     
17.86
     
10.00
     
8.00
 
 
*Federal regulatory minimum requirements to be considered to be Well Capitalized and Adequately Capitalized

The following is a summary of actual capital amounts and ratios as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 for TrustCo on a consolidated basis:

(dollars in thousands)
 
As of March 31, 2015
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
         
Tier 1 leverage capital
 
$
402,610
     
8.62
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
   
402,610
     
17.02
 
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
402,610
     
17.02
 
Total risk-based capital
   
432,393
     
18.27
 
                 
(dollars in thousands)
 
As of December 31, 2014
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
                 
Leverage capital
 
$
397,400
     
8.55
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
397,400
     
17.04
 
Total risk-based capital
   
426,770
     
18.30
 
 
In addition, at March 31, 2015, the consolidated equity to total assets ratio was 8.45%, compared to 8.47% at December 31, 2014 and 8.12% at March 31, 2014.

TrustCo became subject to Federal Reserve regulations requiring minimum capital requirements in January 2015 when new regulatory capital rules that were issued in July 2013 by the federal banking agencies, including the Federal Reserve and the OCC took effect.  The new capital rules substantially amend the prior regulatory capital rules and implemented the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms, as well as certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.

The final rule includes new minimum risk-based capital and leverage ratios, and refines the definition of what constitutes “capital” for purposes of calculating these ratios.  The new minimum capital requirements are: (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% (unchanged from current rules). 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 that banks and bank holding companies must maintain in order to avoid being subject to, among other matters, limitations on dividends, share repurchases and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers: (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 in increments of 0.625% each year until fully implemented in January 2019.
 
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The following chart compares the risk-based capital ratios required under the prior rules to those prescribed under the new final rules:
 
 
Prior Rules
   
Final Rules
 
         
Common equity tier 1 capital
   
N/A
 
   
4.50
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
4.00
%
   
6.00
%
Total risk-based capital
   
8.00
%
   
8.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital conservation buffer
   
N/A
 
   
2.50
%*
 
*When fully phased in, which will occur on January 1, 2019.

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 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.

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 Bank to be considered well-capitalized are as follows:
 
   
Prior Rules
   
Final Rules
 
         
Common equity tier 1 capital
   
N/A
 
   
6.50
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
   
6.00
%
   
8.00
%
Total risk-based capital
   
10.00
%
   
10.00
%
Tier 1 leverage capital
   
5.00
%
   
5.00
%
 
The Bank continues to meet the regulatory requirements to be classified as well capitalized.

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 2014 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 depreciation, net of tax, in the available for sale portfolio of ($2.6) million in 2015 and  ($9.7) million  in 2014.  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
March 31, 2015
   
Three months ended
March 31, 2014
   
   
 
                                     
(dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Rate
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Rate
   
Change in
Interest
Income/
   
Variance
Balance
Change
   
Variance
Rate
Change
 
Assets
                         
Expense
         
                                     
Securities available for sale:
                                   
U. S. government sponsored enterprises
 
$
77,865
     
212
     
1.09
%
 
$
169,355
     
506
     
1.19
%
 
$
(294
)
   
(254
)
   
(40
)
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
478,410
     
2,393
     
2.00
%
   
545,823
     
3,078
     
2.26
%
   
(685
)
   
(355
)
   
(330
)
State and political subdivisions
   
2,092
     
38
     
7.26
%
   
6,133
     
105
     
6.85
%
   
(67
)
   
(108
)
   
41
 
Corporate bonds
   
1,499
     
1
     
0.13
%
   
8,548
     
59
     
2.78
%
   
(58
)
   
(27
)
   
(31
)
Small Business Administration-guaranteed participation securities
   
101,662
     
522
     
2.06
%
   
110,098
     
556
     
2.02
%
   
(34
)
   
(97
)
   
63
 
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - commercial
   
10,669
     
37
     
1.40
%
   
10,939
     
38
     
1.39
%
   
(1
)
   
(2
)
   
1
 
Other
   
685
     
4
     
2.34
%
   
660
     
4
     
2.42
%
   
-
     
1
     
(1
)
                                                                         
Total securities available for sale
   
672,882
     
3,207
     
1.91
%
   
851,556
     
4,346
     
2.04
%
   
(1,139
)
   
(842
)
   
(297
)
                                                                         
Federal funds sold and other short-term Investments
   
653,263
     
400
     
0.25
%
   
575,352
     
351
     
0.25
%
   
49
     
49
     
-
 
                                                                         
Held to maturity securities:
                                                                       
Corporate bonds
   
9,962
     
154
     
6.17
%
   
9,947
     
154
     
6.18
%
   
-
     
1
     
(1
)
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations - residential
   
59,351
     
478
     
3.22
%
   
74,324
     
625
     
3.36
%
   
(147
)
   
(122
)
   
(25
)
                                                                         
Total held to maturity securities
   
69,313
     
632
     
3.65
%
   
84,271
     
779
     
3.70
%
   
(147
)
   
(121
)
   
(26
)
                                                                         
Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
   
9,228
     
116
     
5.03
%
   
10,500
     
133
     
5.07
%
   
(17
)
   
(16
)
   
(1
)
                                                                         
Commercial loans
   
219,050
     
2,796
     
5.11
%
   
222,332
     
2,797
     
5.03
%
   
(1
)
   
(172
)
   
171
 
Residential mortgage loans
   
2,594,216
     
28,958
     
4.48
%
   
2,355,125
     
26,982
     
4.60
%
   
1,976
     
6,069
     
(4,093
)
Home equity lines of credit
   
352,258
     
3,061
     
3.52
%
   
340,681
     
2,936
     
3.49
%
   
125
     
100
     
25
 
Installment loans
   
7,794
     
175
     
9.11
%
   
5,596
     
167
     
12.11
%
   
8
     
211
     
(203
)
                                                                         
Loans, net of unearned income
   
3,173,318
     
34,990
     
4.42
%
   
2,923,734
     
32,882
     
4.52
%
   
2,108
     
6,208
     
(4,100
)
                                                                         
Total interest earning assets
   
4,578,004
     
39,345
     
3.45
%
   
4,445,413
     
38,491
     
3.48
%
   
854
     
5,277
     
(4,423
)
                                                                         
Allowance for loan losses
   
(46,597
)
                   
(48,219
)
                                       
Cash & non-interest earning assets
   
138,560
                     
130,091
                                         
                                                                         
Total assets
 
$
4,669,967
                   
$
4,527,285
                                         
                                                                         
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
                                                                       
                                                                         
Deposits:
                                                                       
Interest bearing checking accounts
 
$
677,963
     
105
     
0.06
%
 
$
605,741
     
84
     
0.06
%
   
21
     
21
     
-
 
Money market accounts
   
637,858
     
617
     
0.39
%
   
646,601
     
599
     
0.38
%
   
18
     
(38
)
   
56
 
Savings
   
1,229,498
     
658
     
0.22
%
   
1,225,364
     
763
     
0.25
%
   
(105
)
   
17
     
(122
)
Time deposits
   
1,180,436
     
2,434
     
0.84
%
   
1,139,811
     
1,951
     
0.69
%
   
483
     
68
     
415
 
                                                                         
Total interest bearing deposits
   
3,725,755
     
3,814
     
0.42
%
   
3,617,517
     
3,397
     
0.38
%
   
417
     
68
     
349
 
Short-term borrowings
   
192,344
     
346
     
0.73
%
   
202,175
     
393
     
0.79
%
   
(47
)
   
(18
)
   
(29
)
                                                                         
Total interest bearing liabilities
   
3,918,099
     
4,160
     
0.43
%
   
3,819,692
     
3,790
     
0.40
%
   
370
     
50
     
320
 
                                                                         
Demand deposits
   
328,407
                     
316,009
                                         
Other liabilities
   
25,289
                     
22,311
                                         
Shareholders' equity
   
398,172
                     
369,273
                                         
                                                                         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
4,669,967
                   
$
4,527,285
                                         
                                                                         
Net interest income , tax equivalent
           
35,185
                     
34,701
           
$
484
     
5,227
     
(4,743
)
                                                                         
Net interest spread
                   
3.02
%
                   
3.08
%
                       
                                                                         
Net interest margin (net interest income to total interest earning assets)
                   
3.08
%
                   
3.13
%
                       
                                                                         
Tax equivalent adjustment
           
(20
)
                   
(45
)
                               
                                                                         
Net interest income
           
35,165
                     
34,656
                                 

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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, 2014, 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 month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, 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 first quarter of 2015, the Company had an average balance of Federal Funds sold and other short-term investments of $653.3 million compared to $575.4 million in the first quarter of 2014.  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 Officer 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, 2014.

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

   
Number of
shares
purchased (1)
   
Average price
per share
 
Total Number
of shares
purchased as
part of publicly
announced
plans or
programs
Maximum
number of
shares that may
yet be
purchased
under the plans
or programs
February 1, 2015- February 28, 2015
   
14,881
   
$
6.72
   —     —  

(1) We repurchase shares when employees surrender shares as payment for option exercises or withholding taxes.  During the three months ended March 31, 2015, 14,881 shares were surrendered to us by employees for such purposes, for a total consideration of $ 99 thousand.
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.
 
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Item 6. Exhibits

Reg S-K (Item 601)
Exhibit No.
 
Description
   
10(a)
Amended and Restated 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 23, 2015
   
10(b)
Amended and Restated 2010 Directors Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 23, 2015
   
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 Michael M. Ozimek, principal financial officer.
   
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Section 1350 Certifications of Robert J. McCormick, principal executive officer and Michael M. Ozimek, 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/ Michael M. Ozimek
 
Michael M. Ozimek
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date:  May 1, 2015
 
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Exhibits Index
 
Reg S-K
Exhibit No.
 
Description
   
10(a)
Amended and Restated 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 23, 2015
   
10(b)
Amended and Restated 2010 Directors Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to TrustCo Bank Corp NY's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 23, 2015
   
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 Michael M. Ozimek, principal financial officer.
   
Section 1350 Certifications of Robert J. McCormick, principal executive officer and Michael M. Ozimek,  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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