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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 March 31, 2015

Commission File Number      000-22787      

FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
NORTH CAROLINA
 
56-2028446
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification Number)
 
6114 U.S. 301 SOUTH, FOUR OAKS, NC  27524
(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)
 
(919) 963-2177
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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. xYES   oNO

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) xYES   oNO

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.
 
Large accelerated filer  o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer    o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  
Smaller reporting company x
                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
oYES   xNO

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock,
33,567,677
par value $1.00 per share  
(Number of shares outstanding
(Title of Class)
May 11, 2015)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2015 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
(Unaudited)
 
(*)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
17,038

 
$
15,519

Interest-earning deposits
85,614

 
143,008

Cash and cash equivalents
102,652

 
158,527

CDs held for investment
27,685

 
27,784

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value
65,338

 
64,211

Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
77,972

 
81,583

Total investment securities
143,310

 
145,794

Loans held for sale
3,516

 
2,882

Loans
458,637

 
452,256

Allowance for loan losses
(9,790
)
 
(9,377
)
Net loans
448,847

 
442,879

Accrued interest receivable
1,547

 
1,627

Bank premises and equipment, net
11,787

 
11,895

FHLB stock
4,564

 
4,788

Investment in life insurance
14,640

 
14,590

Foreclosed assets
3,265

 
3,782

Other assets
5,427

 
6,248

TOTAL ASSETS
$
767,240

 
$
820,796

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 

 
 

Deposits:
 

 
 

Noninterest-bearing demand
$
206,879

 
$
251,723

Money market, NOW accounts and savings accounts
175,862

 
175,731

Time deposits, $100,000 and over
134,675

 
143,336

Other time deposits
86,095

 
90,395

Total deposits
603,511

 
661,185

Borrowings
90,000

 
90,000

Subordinated debentures
12,372

 
12,372

Subordinated promissory notes
12,000

 
12,000

Accrued interest payable
1,727

 
1,704

Other liabilities
5,208

 
2,806

TOTAL LIABILITIES
724,818

 
780,067

Commitments (Note F)


 


Shareholders’ equity:
 

 
 

Common stock, $1.00 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 33,488,962 and 32,032,327 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
33,489

 
32,032

Additional paid-in capital
31,223

 
32,520

Accumulated deficit
(23,601
)
 
(24,579
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
1,311

 
756

Total shareholders' equity
42,422

 
40,729

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
767,240

 
$
820,796

(*)  Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Interest and dividend income:
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
$
6,364

 
$
6,366

Taxable investments
845

 
655

Dividends
79

 
82

Interest-earning deposits
176

 
158

Total interest and dividend income
7,464

 
7,261

Interest expense:
 

 
 

Deposits
644

 
735

Borrowings
769

 
1,002

Subordinated debentures
49

 
49

Subordinated promissory notes
252

 
252

Total interest expense
1,714

 
2,038

Net interest income
5,750

 
5,223

Provision for loan losses

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
5,750

 
5,223

Non-interest income:
 

 
 

Service charges on deposit accounts
415

 
400

Other service charges, commissions and fees
790

 
850

Gains on sale of investment securities available-for-sale, net
56

 
124

Recovery of impairment loss and gain on redemption of equity securities

 
89

Income from investment in life insurance
50

 
54

Indemnification from third party payment processor clients
179

 
538

Other non-interest income
40

 
47

Total non-interest income
1,530

 
2,102

Non-interest expenses:
 

 
 

Salaries
2,616

 
2,216

Employee benefits
556

 
486

Occupancy expenses
329

 
290

Equipment expenses
237

 
299

Professional and consulting fees
766

 
567

FDIC assessments
175

 
454

Foreclosed asset-related costs, net
103

 
364

Collection expenses
135

 
182

Other operating expenses
1,385

 
1,110

Total non-interest expenses
6,302

 
5,968

Income before income taxes
978

 
1,357

Income tax benefit

 

Net income
$
978

 
$
1,357

 
 
 
 
Basic net income per common share
$
0.03

 
$
0.17

Diluted net income per common share
$
0.03

 
$
0.17

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic
32,034,791

 
8,036,990

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted
32,097,274

 
8,049,359

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Net income
$
978

 
$
1,357

 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income:
 

 
 

Securities available-for-sale:
 

 
 

Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities
627

 
648

Tax effect

 

Reclassification of gains recognized in net income
(56
)
 
(124
)
Tax effect

 

Amortization of unrealized gains on investment securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity
(16
)
 
(28
)
Tax effect

 

Total other comprehensive income
555

 
496

 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
1,533

 
$
1,853

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.



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 FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Common stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
income
 
Total
shareholders'
equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2013
7,977,657

 
$
7,978

 
$
34,269

 
$
(20,390
)
 
$
(234
)
 
$
21,623

Net income

 

 

 
1,357

 

 
1,357

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
496

 
496

Stock based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock
889,996

 
890

 
39

 

 

 
929

BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2014
8,867,653

 
$
8,868

 
$
34,308

 
$
(19,033
)
 
$
262

 
$
24,405


 
Common stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
Accumulated other comprehensive
income
 
Total
shareholders'
equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014
32,032,327

 
$
32,032

 
$
32,520

 
$
(24,579
)
 
$
756

 
$
40,729

Net income

 

 

 
978

 

 
978

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
555

 
555

Stock based compensation

 

 
143

 

 

 
143

Issuance of common stock
10,635

 
11

 
6

 

 

 
17

Issuance of restricted stock
1,446,000

 
1,446

 
(1,446
)
 

 

 

BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2015
33,488,962

 
$
33,489

 
$
31,223

 
$
(23,601
)
 
$
1,311

 
$
42,422

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
978

 
$
1,357

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Provision for depreciation and amortization
176

 
220

Net amortization of bond premiums and discounts
263

 
325

Stock based compensation
143

 

Gain on sale of investment securities
(56
)
 
(124
)
(Gain) loss on sale of foreclosed assets, net
(16
)
 
20

Valuation adjustment on foreclosed assets
116

 
212

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance
(50
)
 
(54
)
Earnings from mortgage banking operations
(111
)
 
(110
)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale
(5,879
)
 
(4,723
)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
5,364

 
4,470

Recovery of impairment loss on redemption of securities

 
(89
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Other assets
821

 
124

Accrued interest receivable
80

 
67

Other liabilities
597

 
245

Accrued interest payable
23

 
38

Net cash provided by operating activities
2,449

 
1,978

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from sales and calls of investment securities available-for-sale
2,609

 
13,406

Proceeds from paydowns of investment securities available-for-sale
1,157

 
261

Proceeds from paydowns of investment securities held-to-maturity
3,409

 
3,472

Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
(2,538
)
 
(3,462
)
Redemption of certificates of deposit
99

 
3,185

Redemption of FHLB stock
224

 
298

Net (increase) decrease in loans outstanding
(6,595
)
 
9,563

Purchases of bank premises and equipment
(68
)
 
(30
)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets
1,036

 
1,119

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(667
)
 
27,812

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Net decrease in deposit accounts
(57,674
)
 
(8,388
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
17

 
929

Net cash used in financing activities
(57,657
)
 
(7,459
)
 
 
 
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
(55,875
)
 
22,331

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
158,527

 
128,629

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
102,652

 
$
150,960


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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid on deposits and borrowings
$
(1,691
)
 
$
(2,000
)
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities:
 

 
 

Unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-sale
$
571

 
$
496

Amortization of net losses on investment securities transferred to held-to-maturity
(16
)
 

Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets
619

 
253

Loans transferred from held for sale to held for investment
105

 

Loans transferred from held for investment to held for sale
113

 

Available for sale securities purchased, not yet settled
1,805

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 

NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In management’s opinion, the financial information contained in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and transactions of Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc., a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina (the “Company”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015.

The organization and business of the Company, accounting policies followed by the Company and other information are contained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with such Annual Report.

Certain amounts previously presented in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current classifications. All such reclassifications had no impact on the prior periods' Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income, or Shareholders' Equity as previously reported.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This update requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The existing recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this update. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not believe the adoption of this update will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. This ASU affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. Specifically, the amendments: (1) Modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities ("VIEs") or voting interest entities; (2) Eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership; (3) Affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships; and (4) Provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. ASU No. 2015-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not believe the adoption of this update will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. This update requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. Management’s evaluation should be based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably knowable at the date the financial statements are issued. Substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern exists when relevant conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, indicate that it is probable that an entity will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. If the substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management’s plans, the entity should disclose information that enables financial statement users to understand the principal conditions or events that raised substantial doubt, management’s evaluation of the conditions and management’s plans to alleviate the substantial doubt. If substantial doubt exists about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and the substantial doubt is not alleviated after consideration of management’s plans, an entity should include a statement in the footnotes indicating that there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The amendments in this update become effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. The Company does not believe the adoption of this update will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-14, Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure.  This update addresses classification of government-guaranteed mortgage loans, including those where guarantees are offered by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”).  Although current accounting guidance stipulates proper measurement and classification in situations where a creditor obtains from a debtor, assets in satisfaction of a receivable (such as through foreclosure), current guidance does not specify how to measure and classify foreclosed mortgage loans that are government-guaranteed.  Under the provisions of this update, a creditor would derecognize a mortgage loan that has been foreclosed upon, and recognize a separate receivable if the following conditions are met: (1) The loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure, (2) At the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under that claim, and (3) At the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed.  The amendments within this update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014.  The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance on revenue recognition throughout the ASC. The new standard is principles based and provides a five step model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized when a company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard also requires disclosure of qualitative and quantitative information surrounding the amount, nature, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. On April 1, 2015, the FASB voted to propose to defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year. Based on the proposed decision, public organizations would apply the new revenue standard to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables–Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. This update clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs upon either the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property or 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. This amendment is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

From time to time the FASB issues exposure drafts for proposed statements of financial accounting standards. Such exposure drafts are subject to comment from the public, to revisions by the FASB and to final issuance by the FASB as statements of financial accounting standards. Management considers the effect of the proposed statements on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and monitors the status of changes to and proposed effective dates of exposure drafts.



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NOTE B - NET INCOME PER SHARE
 
Basic net income per share represents earnings credited to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.  Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options.

Basic and diluted net income per common share have been computed based upon net income as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding or assumed to be outstanding as summarized below (amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Net income available to common shareholders
$
978

 
$
1,357

 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares - basic
32,034,791

 
8,036,990

Effect of dilutive stock options
15,869

 
12,369

Effect of dilutive restricted stock awards
46,614

 

Weighted average number of common shares - dilutive
32,097,274

 
8,049,359

 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.03

 
$
0.17

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.03

 
$
0.17

Anti-dilutive awards
176,857

 
192,930


During 2014, 24.0 million shares of common stock were issued in connection with the Company's shareholder rights offering and concurrent private placement standby offering in which a net of $22.2 million of capital was raised. Consequently, the weighted average shares of common stock increased 24.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014. Additionally, the Company issued 1,446,000 shares of restricted stock on January 20, 2015 pursuant to the Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. 2015 Restricted Stock Plan. Refer to Note I for additional information on the restricted stock grant.

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NOTE C – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and fair values of securities available-for-sale and securities held-to-maturity as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 
March 31, 2015
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
20,746

 
$
931

 
$
11

 
$
21,666

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
13,309

 
141

 
8

 
13,442

FNMA & FHLMC
30,109

 
110

 

 
30,219

Equity securities
11

 

 

 
11

Total
$
64,175

 
$
1,182

 
$
19

 
$
65,338


 
March 31, 2015
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
3,570

 
$
9

 
$
8

 
$
3,571

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
71,098

 
1,006

 
131

 
71,973

FNMA
3,304

 
62

 

 
3,366

Total
$
77,972

 
$
1,077

 
$
139

 
$
78,910


 
December 31, 2014
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
16,412

 
$
686

 
$
20

 
$
17,078

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
16,204

 
163

 
103

 
16,264

FNMA & FHLMC
30,992

 

 
134

 
30,858

Equity securities
11

 

 

 
11

Total
$
63,619

 
$
849

 
$
257

 
$
64,211


 
December 31, 2014
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
3,584

 
$

 
$
28

 
$
3,556

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  GNMA
74,482

 
887

 
244

 
75,125

  FNMA
3,517

 
44

 

 
3,561

Total
$
81,583

 
$
931

 
$
272

 
$
82,242


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The following tables show gross unrealized losses and fair values of investment securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Securities Available-for-Sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable municipal securities
1

 
$
784

 
$
11

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
784

 
$
11

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
1

 
4,978

 
8

 

 

 

 
4,978

 
8

Total temporarily impaired securities
2

 
$
5,762

 
$
19

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,762

 
$
19


 
March 31, 2015
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities

 
$

 
$

 
3

 
$
1,613

 
$
8

 
$
1,613

 
$
8

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
2

 
2,566

 
7

 
6

 
11,143

 
124

 
13,709

 
131

Total temporarily impaired securities
2

 
$
2,566

 
$
7

 
9

 
$
12,756

 
$
132

 
$
15,322

 
$
139


 
December 31, 2014
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Available-for-Sale:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities
2

 
$
2,580

 
$
20

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,580

 
$
20

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
2

 
7,425

 
103

 

 

 

 
7,425

 
103

FNMA & FHLMC
6

 
30,858

 
134

 

 

 

 
30,858

 
134

Total temporarily impaired securities
10

 
$
40,863

 
$
257

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
40,863

 
$
257


 
December 31, 2014
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities

 
$

 
$

 
10

 
$
3,556

 
$
28

 
$
3,556

 
$
28

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
6

 
7,594

 
41

 
6

 
12,240

 
203

 
19,834

 
244

Total temporarily impaired securities
6

 
$
7,594

 
$
41

 
16

 
$
15,796

 
$
231

 
$
23,390

 
$
272



-13-


Management evaluates each quarter whether unrealized losses on securities represent impairment that is other than temporary. For debt securities, the Company considers its intent to sell the securities or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities.  If such impairment is identified, based upon the intent to sell or the more likely than not threshold, the carrying amount of the security is reduced to fair value with a charge to earnings. Upon the result of the aforementioned review, management then reviews for potential other than temporary impairment based upon other qualitative factors.  In making this evaluation, management considers changes in market rates relative to those available when the security was acquired, changes in market expectations about the timing of cash flows from securities that can be prepaid, performance of the debt security, and changes in the market's perception of the issuer's financial health and the security's credit quality.  If determined that a debt security has incurred other than temporary impairment, then the amount of the credit related impairment is determined.  If a credit loss is evident, the amount of the credit loss is charged to earnings and the non-credit related impairment is recognized through other comprehensive income.

The unrealized gains and losses on securities at March 31, 2015 resulted from changing market interest rates compared to the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased. As of March 31, 2015, there were 9 of 54 Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and 4 of 34 taxable municipal securities that contained net unrealized losses. Management identified no impairment related to credit quality.  For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company does not intend to sell and it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell these securities before the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis. As a result, no other than temporary impairment losses were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

-14-


The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at March 31, 2015 by expected maturities are shown on the following table (amounts in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
March 31, 2015
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
Taxable municipal securities:
 
 
 
Due within one year
$

 
$

Due after one year through five years

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

Due after ten years
20,746

 
21,666

Total taxable municipal securities
20,746

 
21,666

 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA & FHLMC:
 
 
 
Due within one year

 

Due after one year through five years

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

Due after ten years
43,418

 
43,661

Total mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA & FHLMC
43,418

 
43,661

 
 
 
 
Other securities:
 
 
 
Equity securities
11

 
11

Total other securities
11

 
11

 
 
 
 
Total available-for-sale securities
$
64,175

 
$
65,338

 
 
 
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
 
 
 
Taxable municipal securities:
 
 
 
Due within one year
$
101

 
$
101

Due after one year through five years
1,614

 
1,615

Due after five years through ten years
1,855

 
1,855

Due after ten years

 

Total taxable municipal securities
3,570

 
3,571

 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA:
 
 
 
Due within one year

 

Due after one year through five years

 

Due after five years through ten years
4,831

 
4,951

Due after ten years
69,571

 
70,388

Total mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA
74,402

 
75,339

 
 
 
 
Total held-to-maturity securities
$
77,972

 
$
78,910


Securities with a carrying value of approximately $100.9 million and $101.8 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law. Sales and calls of securities available-for-sale for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 of $2.6 million and $13.4 million generated net realized gains of $56,000 and $124,000, respectively, and no gross realized losses for either period.

-15-


NOTE D – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Company has adopted comprehensive lending policies, underwriting standards and loan review procedures, which are reviewed on a regular basis. Each class of loans is subject to risks that could have an adverse impact on the credit quality of the loan portfolio. Loans are primarily made in the Company's market area in North Carolina, principally Johnston County, and parts of Wake, Harnett, Duplin, Sampson, and Moore counties. There have been no significant changes to the loan class definitions outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
During the third quarter of 2014, the Company transferred loans from held for investment to held for sale in anticipation of near term loan sales as a result of the Company's previously disclosed asset resolution plan (the "Asset Resolution Plan"). These loans are not included in the tables within Note D; however, additional details about these loans have been added to provide information on the credit quality of these assets.

The classification of loan segments as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Commercial and industrial
$
26,155

 
$
24,286

Commercial construction and land development
53,345

 
53,642

Commercial real estate
208,342

 
200,510

Residential construction
28,912

 
28,130

Residential mortgage
132,212

 
135,022

Consumer
6,613

 
7,248

Consumer credit cards
2,174

 
2,276

Business credit cards
1,277

 
1,251

Other
281

 
499

Gross loans
459,311

 
452,864

Less:
 

 
 

Net deferred loan fees
(674
)
 
(608
)
Net loans before allowance
458,637

 
452,256

Allowance for loan losses
(9,790
)
 
(9,377
)
Total net loans 
$
448,847

 
$
442,879

 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
3,516

 
$
2,882




-16-


Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
 
The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of an amount adequate to provide for known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio in the normal course of business.  Management evaluates the adequacy of this allowance on at least a quarterly basis, which includes a review of loans both specifically and collectively evaluated for impairment.

The following tables are an analysis of the allowance for loan losses by loan segment as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands). These tables do not include loans classified as held for sale.

















Three Months Ended

March 31, 2015
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
119

 
$
5,105

 
$
2,382

 
$
436

 
$
1,206

 
$
89

 
$
40

 
$
9,377

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
14

 
(322
)
 
108

 
(24
)
 
214

 
15

 
(5
)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(9
)
 

 
(4
)
 

 
(148
)
 
(54
)
 

 
(215
)
Recoveries
46

 
319

 
184

 

 
46

 
32

 
1

 
628

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
37

 
319

 
180

 

 
(102
)
 
(22
)
 
1

 
413

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
170

 
$
5,102

 
$
2,670

 
$
412

 
$
1,318

 
$
82

 
$
36

 
$
9,790

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
508

 
$
125

 
$

 
$

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
636

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
170

 
$
4,594

 
$
2,545

 
$
412

 
$
1,318

 
$
79

 
$
36

 
$
9,154

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
27,432

 
$
53,345

 
$
208,342

 
$
28,912

 
$
132,212

 
$
8,787

 
$
281

 
$
459,311

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
6,123

 
$
4,103

 
$

 
$
2,125

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
12,354

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
27,432

 
$
47,222

 
$
204,239

 
$
28,912

 
$
130,087

 
$
8,784

 
$
281

 
$
446,957

(1) At March 31, 2015, there were $210,000 in impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $31,000 in reserves established.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


-17-


 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2014
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
487

 
$
5,037

 
$
2,981

 
$
713

 
$
2,146

 
$
188

 
$
38

 
$
11,590

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(96
)
 
556

 
(86
)
 
(12
)
 
(321
)
 
9

 
(50
)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(23
)
 
(153
)
 
(207
)
 

 
(67
)
 
(42
)
 

 
(492
)
Recoveries
39

 
42

 
159

 

 
142

 
15

 
21

 
418

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
16

 
(111
)
 
(48
)
 

 
75

 
(27
)
 
21

 
(74
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
407

 
$
5,482

 
$
2,847

 
$
701

 
$
1,900

 
$
170

 
$
9

 
$
11,516

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
265

 
$
509

 
$
874

 
$
137

 
$
470

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,255

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
142

 
$
4,973

 
$
1,973

 
$
564

 
$
1,430

 
$
170

 
$
9

 
$
9,261

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
26,801

 
$
62,599

 
$
208,783

 
$
28,626

 
$
146,841

 
$
9,230

 
$
446

 
$
483,326

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
796

 
$
11,180

 
$
12,429

 
$
695

 
$
9,714

 
$
553

 
$

 
$
35,367

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
26,005

 
$
51,419

 
$
196,354

 
$
27,931

 
$
137,127

 
$
8,677

 
$
446

 
$
447,959

(1) At March 31, 2014, there were $1.8 million in impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $233,000 in reserves established.

 
Twelve Months Ended
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
487

 
$
5,037

 
$
2,981

 
$
713

 
$
2,146

 
$
188

 
$
38

 
$
11,590

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(84
)
 
2,778

 
2,382

 
(106
)
 
3,041

 
(36
)
 
(21
)
 
7,954

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(492
)
 
(3,107
)
 
(3,315
)
 
(171
)
 
(4,847
)
 
(183
)
 

 
(12,115
)
Recoveries
208

 
397

 
334

 

 
866

 
120

 
23

 
1,948

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(284
)
 
(2,710
)
 
(2,981
)
 
(171
)
 
(3,981
)
 
(63
)
 
23

 
(10,167
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
119

 
$
5,105

 
$
2,382

 
$
436

 
$
1,206

 
$
89

 
$
40

 
$
9,377

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
516

 
$
4

 
$

 
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
524

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
119

 
$
4,589

 
$
2,378

 
$
436

 
$
1,206

 
$
85

 
$
40

 
$
8,853

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
25,537

 
$
53,642

 
$
200,510

 
$
28,130

 
$
135,022

 
$
9,524

 
$
499

 
$
452,864

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
6,678

 
$
3,801

 
$

 
$
2,030

 
$
471

 
$

 
$
12,980

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
25,537

 
$
46,964

 
$
196,709

 
$
28,130

 
$
132,992

 
$
9,053

 
$
499

 
$
439,884

(1) At December 31, 2014, there were $436,000 in impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $139,000 in reserves established.

-18-


Credit Risk

The Company uses an internal grading system to assign the degree of inherent risk on each individual loan. The grade is initially assigned by the lending officer and reviewed by the loan administration function throughout the life of the loan. There have been no significant changes in credit grade definitions as outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The following tables are an analysis of the creditworthiness by loan class and credit card portfolio exposure as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
1 - Lowest Risk
$
1,934

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,813

 
$
4

 
$
3,751

2 - Satisfactory Quality
984

 
672

 
1,856

 

 
14,508

 
246

 
10

 
18,276

3 - Satisfactory Quality - Merits Attention
10,202

 
10,981

 
88,927

 
2,602

 
52,981

 
1,148

 
119

 
166,960

4 - Low Satisfactory
12,721

 
34,990

 
111,586

 
25,539

 
56,068

 
3,316

 
33

 
244,253

5 - Special Mention
307

 
1,636

 
3,781

 
771

 
7,057

 
67

 
115

 
13,734

6-8 - Substandard (1)
7

 
5,066

 
2,192

 

 
1,598

 
23

 

 
8,886

 
$
26,155

 
$
53,345

 
$
208,342

 
$
28,912

 
$
132,212

 
$
6,613

 
$
281

 
$
455,860

 
Consumer - 
Credit Card
 
Business-
Credit Card
Performing
$
2,163

 
$
1,254

Non Performing
11

 
23

Total
$
2,174

 
$
1,277

 
 
 
 
Total Loans
 
 
$
459,311

(1) The above table includes loans held for investment only. As of March 31, 2015, there were $2.3 million in Risk Grade 6 loans classified as loans held for sale.











-19-


 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
1 - Lowest Risk
$
2,099

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,638

 
$

 
$
3,737

2 - Satisfactory Quality
606

 
630

 
2,206

 

 
14,794

 
314

 
11

 
18,561

3 - Satisfactory Quality - Merits Attention
9,506

 
10,625

 
81,761

 
1,893

 
53,007

 
3,556

 
225

 
160,573

4 - Low Satisfactory
11,932

 
34,709

 
110,683

 
26,074

 
56,359

 
1,186

 
146

 
241,089

5 - Special Mention
143

 
1,892

 
3,989

 

 
8,720

 
62

 
117

 
14,923

6-8 - Substandard (1)

 
5,786

 
1,871

 
163

 
2,142

 
492

 

 
10,454

 
$
24,286

 
$
53,642

 
$
200,510

 
$
28,130

 
$
135,022

 
$
7,248

 
$
499

 
$
449,337

 
Consumer-
Credit Card
 
Business-
Credit Card
Performing
$
2,263

 
$
1,248

Non Performing
13

 
3

Total
$
2,276

 
$
1,251

 
 
 
 
Total Loans
 
 
$
452,864

(1) The above table includes loans held for investment only. As of December 31, 2014, there were $2.5 million in Risk Grade 6 loans classified as held for sale.

Asset Quality

The following tables are an age analysis of past due loans, including those on nonaccrual by loan class, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
30-89 Days
Past Due (1)
 
Nonaccrual(1)
 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
Commercial & industrial
$
43

 
$
7

 
$

 
$
50

 
$
26,105

 
$
26,155

Commercial construction & land development
119

 
4,849

 
66

 
5,034

 
48,311

 
53,345

Commercial real estate

 
1,310

 
96

 
1,406

 
206,936

 
208,342

Residential construction

 

 

 

 
28,912

 
28,912

Residential mortgage
583

 
743

 

 
1,326

 
130,886

 
132,212

Consumer
65

 
4

 

 
69

 
6,544

 
6,613

Consumer credit cards
52

 

 
11

 
63

 
2,111

 
2,174

Business credit cards
15

 

 
23

 
38

 
1,239

 
1,277

Other loans
84

 

 

 
84

 
197

 
281

Total
$
961

 
$
6,913

 
$
196

 
$
8,070

 
$
451,241

 
$
459,311

 
(1) The above table includes loans held for investment only. As of March 31, 2015, there were $26,000 in loans 30-89 past due and $1.7 million in loans on nonaccrual classified as loans held for sale.

-20-


 
December 31, 2014
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
(1)
 
Nonaccrual (1)
 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
Commercial & industrial
$
14

 
$

 
$

 
$
14

 
$
24,272

 
$
24,286

Commercial construction & land development
27

 
5,533

 

 
5,560

 
48,082

 
53,642

Commercial real estate

 
983

 

 
983

 
199,527

 
200,510

Residential construction

 

 

 

 
28,130

 
28,130

Residential mortgage
1,058

 
1,271

 

 
2,329

 
132,693

 
135,022

Consumer
82

 
472

 

 
554

 
6,694

 
7,248

Consumer credit cards
46

 

 
14

 
60

 
2,216

 
2,276

Business credit cards
41

 

 
3

 
44

 
1,207

 
1,251

Other loans
84

 

 

 
84

 
415

 
499

Total
$
1,352

 
$
8,259

 
$
17

 
$
9,628

 
$
443,236

 
$
452,864

(1) The above table includes loans held for investment only. As of December 31, 2014, there were $67,000 in loans 30-89 days past due and $1.9 million in loans on nonaccrual classified as held for sale.

Nonperforming assets

Nonperforming assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consist of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing
$
196

 
$
17

Nonaccrual loans
6,913

 
8,259

Foreclosed assets
3,265

 
3,782

Loans held for sale - nonperforming
1,722

 
1,865

 Total nonperforming assets
$
12,096

 
$
13,923


As of March 31, 2015, there were $1.7 million of loans held for sale that were in nonaccrual status and therefore considered nonperforming.

Impaired Loans

Impaired loans are those loans for which the Bank does not expect full repayment of all principal and accrued interest when due either under the terms of the original loan agreement or within reasonably modified contractual terms. If the loan has been restructured, such as in the case of a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"), the loan continues to be considered impaired for the duration of the restructured loan term. Whereas loans which are classified as Substandard (Risk Grade 6) are not necessarily impaired, all loans which are classified as Doubtful (Risk Grade 7) are considered impaired.

Once a loan has been determined to meet the definition of impairment, the amount of that impairment is measured through one of a number of available methods; a calculation of the net present value of the expected future cash flows of the loan discounted by the effective interest rate of the loan, through the observable market value of the loan or should the loan be collateral dependent, upon the fair market value of the underlying assets securing the loan. If a deficit is calculated, the amount of the measured impairment results in the establishment of a specific valuation allowance or reserve or charge-off, and is incorporated into the Bank's allowance for loan and lease losses.

When a loan has been designated as impaired and full collection of principal and interest under the contractual terms is not assured, the impaired loan will be placed into nonaccrual status and interest income will not be recognized. Payments received against such loans are initially applied fully to the principal balance of the note until the principal balance is satisfied. Subsequent payments are thereupon applied to the accrued interest balance which only then results in the recognition of interest income. Payments received against accruing impaired loans are applied in the same manner as that of accruing loans which have not been deemed impaired. The recorded investment in impaired notes does not include deferred fees or accrued interest and management deems this amount to be immaterial.

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The following tables illustrate the impaired loans by loan class as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
As of Date
 
Year to Date
 
Recorded
Investment (1)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial construction & land development
4,899

 
7,988

 

 
4,956

 
5

Commercial real estate
3,390

 
4,696

 

 
3,390

 
35

Residential mortgage
2,125

 
2,374

 

 
2,167

 
20

Subtotal:
10,414

 
15,058

 

 
10,513

 
60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
7

 
7

 
1

 
7

 

Commercial construction & land development
1,283

 
2,160

 
517

 
1,289

 
27

Commercial real estate
751

 
985

 
130

 
754

 
8

Residential mortgage
101

 
113

 
15

 
103

 

Consumer
8

 
9

 
4

 
8

 

Subtotal:
2,150

 
3,274

 
667

 
2,161

 
35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial
10,330

 
15,836

 
648

 
10,396

 
75

Consumer
8

 
9

 
4

 
8

 

Residential
2,226

 
2,487

 
15

 
2,270

 
20

Grand Total
$
12,564

 
$
18,332

 
$
667

 
$
12,674

 
$
95

(1) The above table includes loans held for investment only. As of March 31, 2015, there were $2.2 million in impaired loans classified as held for sale and there were no reserves recorded for these loans.

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December 31, 2014
 
As of Date
 
Year to Date
 
Recorded
Investment (1)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 

Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial construction & land development
$
5,445

 
$
6,454

 
$

 
$
6,715

 
$
15

Commercial real estate
3,468

 
4,295

 

 
4,103

 
139

Residential mortgage
2,030

 
1,614

 

 
2,279

 
59

Consumer
467

 
729

 

 
524

 

Subtotal:
11,410

 
13,092

 

 
13,621

 
213

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial construction & land development
1,433

 
2,656

 
580

 
1,866

 
92

Commercial real estate
372

 
379

 
17

 
378

 
19

Residential mortgage
192

 
169

 
61

 
224

 
5

Consumer
8

 
6

 
5

 
8

 

Subtotal:
2,005

 
3,210

 
663

 
2,476

 
116

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial
10,718

 
13,784

 
597

 
13,062

 
265

Consumer
475

 
735

 
5

 
532

 

Residential
2,222

 
1,783

 
61

 
2,503

 
64

Grand Total:
$
13,415

 
$
16,302

 
$
663

 
$
16,097

 
$
329

(1) The above table includes loans held for investment only. As of December 31, 2014, there were $2.4 million in impaired loans classified as held for sale and there were no reserves recorded for these loans.


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Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loans are classified as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") when, for economic or legal reasons which result in a debtor experiencing financial difficulties, the Bank grants a concession through a modification of the original loan agreement that would not otherwise be considered. Loans in the process of renewal or modification are reviewed by the Bank to determine if the risk grade assigned is accurate based on updated information. The Bank's policy with respect to accrual of interest on loans restructured in a TDR process follows relevant supervisory guidance. If a borrower has demonstrated performance under the previous loan terms and shows capacity to perform under the restructured loan terms, continued accrual of interest at the restructured interest rate is considered and the loan is considered performing. If the borrower was materially delinquent on payments prior to the restructuring but shows the capacity to meet the restructured loan terms, the loan will likely continue as nonaccrual and nonperforming until such time as continued performance has been demonstrated, which is typically a period of at least six consecutive payments. If the borrower does not perform under the restructured terms, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status.

The following table provides a summary of loans modified as TDRs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 Accrual
 
 Nonaccrual
 
 Total TDRs
 
 Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Commercial construction and land development
 
$
1,326

 
$
2,741

 
$
4,067

 
$
508

Commercial real estate
 
2,442

 
785

 
3,227

 
20

Residential mortgage
 
835

 
49

 
884

 

Consumer
 
4

 

 
4

 
4

Total modifications
 
$
4,607

 
$
3,575

 
$
8,182

 
$
532

 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 Accrual
 
 Nonaccrual
 
 Total TDRs
 
 Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Commercial construction and land development
 
$
1,336

 
$
2,776

 
$
4,112

 
$
516

Commercial real estate
 
2,469

 
552

 
3,021

 
4

Residential mortgage
 
950

 
54

 
1,004

 

Consumer
 
4

 
467

 
471

 
4

Total modifications
 
$
4,759

 
$
3,849

 
$
8,608

 
$
524

(1) The above table includes loans held for investment only. At March 31, 2015, there were $199,000 in accruing TDRs and $677,000 in TDRs in nonaccrual and classified as held for sale compared to $203,000 and $932,000, respectively, at December 31, 2014.

There were no new TDRs made to borrowers for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and there were no TDR loans modified during the previous twelve months that had a payment default for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

The table below details TDRs that the Bank has entered into during the twelve months ended March 31, 2015.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Paid in full
 
Paying as restructured
 
Converted to nonaccrual
 
Foreclosure/Default
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
Number of loans
 
Recorded Investment
 
(amounts in thousands, except number of loans)
Extended payment terms

 
$

 
1

 
$
4

 

 
$

 

 
$

Forgiveness of principal
2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
2

 
$

 
1

 
$
4

 

 
$

 

 
$




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NOTE E – SUBORDINATED DEBT

The Company is currently prohibited by the Written Agreement, described in Note H - Regulatory Restrictions of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, from paying interest on its subordinated promissory notes and on its subordinated debentures in connection with its trust preferred securities ("TPS") without prior approval of the supervisory authorities. The Company and the Bank are prohibited from declaring or paying dividends without prior approval of the supervisory authorities. The Company obtained approval to pay the interest on its subordinated promissory notes for the first quarter of 2015. The Company exercised its right to defer regularly scheduled interest payments on its outstanding TPS and as of March 31, 2015, $949,000 of interest payments have been accrued for and deferred pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the TPS.  The Company may not pay any cash dividends on its common stock, $1.00 par value per share, until it is current on interest payments on such TPS. The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock since it suspended dividends in the fourth quarter of 2010. As a bank holding company, the Company’s ability to declare and pay dividends also depends on certain federal regulatory considerations, including the guidelines of the Federal Reserve regarding capital adequacy and dividends.



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NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

The following table presents loan commitments at March 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
Commitments to extend credit
$
16,783

Undisbursed lines of credit
83,703

Financial stand-by letters of credit
218

Performance stand-by letters of credit
1,120

Legally binding commitments 
101,824

 
 

Unused credit card lines
13,250

 
 

Total 
$
115,074


Pledged Assets

Certain assets are pledged to secure municipal deposits, borrowings, and borrowing capacity, subject to certain limits, at the Federal Home Loan Bank (the "FHLB") and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the "FRB"), as well as for other purposes as required or permitted by law. FHLB borrowings are secured by cash, securities, and a floating lien covering the Company's loan portfolio of qualifying residential (1-4 units) first mortgage and commercial real estate loans. In addition, securities are pledged against the Company's ability to borrow funds from various short term lines of credit, and utilizing the discount window of the FRB. The following table provides the total market value of pledged assets by asset type at March 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
Cash
$

Securities
100,907

Loans
27,102


Litigation Proceedings

There have been no material developments in the description of material litigation proceedings as reported in Note L to the consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Additionally, the Company is party to certain legal actions in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes these actions are routine in nature and incidental to the operation of its business. While the outcome of these actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management’s present judgment is that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on its business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects. If, however, the Company's assessment of these actions is inaccurate, or there are any significant adverse developments in these actions, its business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be adversely affected.
 


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NOTE G – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Fair Value Measured on a Recurring Basis.  

The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a recurring basis, as described below.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities have historically included equity securities traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange. As of March 31, 2015, there were no Level 1 securities. Level 2 securities include taxable municipalities, mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, and certain equity securities.  The Company’s mortgage-backed securities were primarily issued by GNMA, the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC").  As of March 31, 2015, all of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities were agency issued and designated as Level 2 securities.  Securities historically classified as Level 3 include trust preferred securities in less liquid markets; however, as of March 31, 2015, there were no Level 3 securities.

The following table presents information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
March 31 2015, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
 in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Available-for-Sale Securities:
3/31/2015
 
3/31/2015
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Taxable municipal securities
$
21,666

 
$
21,666

 
$

 
$
21,666

 
$

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
13,442

 
13,442

 

 
13,442

 

FNMA & FHLMC
30,219

 
30,219

 

 
30,219

 

Equity securities
11

 
11

 

 
11

 

Total available-for-sale securities
$
65,338

 
$
65,338

 
$

 
$
65,338

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Available-for-Sale Securities:
12/31/2014
 
12/31/2014
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Taxable municipal securities
$
17,078

 
$
17,078

 
$

 
$
17,078

 
$

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
16,264

 
16,264

 

 
16,264

 

FNMA & FHLMC
30,858

 
30,858

 

 
30,858

 

Equity securities
11

 
11

 

 
11

 

Total available-for-sale securities
$
64,211

 
$
64,211

 
$

 
$
64,211

 
$

 


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The following table presents the reconciliation for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 for all Level 3 assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands).
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
Securities Available-for-Sale:
2015
 
2014
Beginning Balance
$

 
$
1,025

Total realized and unrealized gains or (losses):
 
 
 
Included in earnings

 

Included in other comprehensive income

 

Purchases, issuances and settlements

 
(615
)
Ending Balance
$

 
$
410



Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis.  

The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, as described below.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, the Company classifies loans held for sale as a Level 2 valuation.

Impaired Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, when a loan is considered impaired, it is evaluated for impairment and written down to its estimated fair value or an allowance for loan losses is established. When the fair value of an impaired loan is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value with no adjustments, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When there is no observable market prices, an appraised value is not available, or the Company determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, the impaired loan is classified as nonrecurring Level 3.

Foreclosed Assets

Foreclosed assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. Given the lack of observable market prices for identical properties, the Company records foreclosed assets as non-recurring Level 3.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are included in the tables below at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
March 31 2015, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
3/31/2015
 
3/31/2015
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Loans held for sale
$
3,516

 
$
3,516

 
$

 
$
3,516

 
$

Impaired loans
8,536

 
8,536

 

 

 
8,536

Foreclosed assets
3,265

 
3,265

 

 

 
3,265


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Fair Value Measurements at
 
 

 
 

 
December 31, 2014, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
 Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
12/31/2014
 
12/31/2014
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Loans held for sale
$
2,882

 
$
2,882

 
$

 
$
2,882

 
$

Impaired loans
9,855

 
9,855

 

 

 
9,855

Foreclosed assets
3,782

 
3,782

 

 

 
3,782


Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands, except percentages).
 
Total Carrying Amount at March 31, 2015
 
Valuation Methodology
 
Range of Inputs
Nonrecurring measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
  Impaired loans
$
8,536

 
Collateral discounts
 
9 - 50%
  Foreclosed assets
$
3,265

 
Discounted appraisals
 
10 - 30%

Collateral discounts to determine fair value on impaired loans vary widely and result from the consideration of the following factors: the age of the most recent appraisal (i.e. an appraisal dating from an earlier period of real estate speculation could require as much as a 50% discount), the type of asset serving as collateral, the expected marketability of the asset, its material or environmental condition, and comparisons to actual sales data of similar assets from both internal and external sources.
The following table reflects the general range of collateral discounts for impaired loans by segment.
Loan Segment:
Range of Percentages
Commercial construction and land development
10.5% - 40%
Commercial real estate
12.5% - 50%
Residential construction
9% - 30%
Residential mortgage
9% - 20%
All other segments
9% - 20%
As foreclosed assets are brought into other real estate owned through a process which requires a fair market valuation, further discounts typically reflect market conditions specific to the asset. These conditions are usually captured in subsequent appraisals which are required on an annual basis, and depending upon asset type and marketability demonstrate a more restrained variance than that noted above.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents are equal to the fair value due to the liquid nature of the financial instruments.

Certificate of Deposits
These investments are valued at carrying amounts for fair value purposes.

Securities Available-for-Sale and Securities Held-to-Maturity
Fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans Held For Sale
The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar
characteristics.

Loans
The fair value of loans has been estimated utilizing the net present value of future cash flows based upon contractual balances, prepayment assumptions, and applicable weighted average interest rates, adjusted for a 5% current liquidity and market discount assumption. The Company has assigned no fair value to off-balance sheet financial instruments since they are either short term in nature or subject to immediate repricing.

FHLB Stock
The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates fair value.

Deposits
The fair value of non-maturing deposits such as noninterest-bearing demand, money market, NOW, and savings accounts, are by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand. Fair value for maturing deposits such as CDs and IRAs are estimated using a discounted cash flow approach that applies current interest rates to expected maturities.

Borrowings, Subordinated Debentures, and Subordinated Promissory Notes
The fair value of borrowings, subordinated debentures, and subordinated promissory notes, is based on discounting expected cash flows at the interest rate from debt with the same or similar remaining maturities and collection requirements. 

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximates fair value.


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The following table presents information for financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
 Fair Value
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial assets:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
102,652

 
$
102,652

 
$
102,652

$

$

Certificates of deposit
27,685

 
27,685

 

27,685


Securities available-for-sale
65,338

 
65,338

 

65,338


Securities held-to-maturity
77,972

 
78,910

 

78,910


Loans held for sale
3,516

 
3,516

 

3,516


Loans, net
448,847

 
428,601

 


428,601

FHLB stock
4,564

 
4,564

 

4,564


Accrued interest receivable
1,547

 
1,547

 

1,547


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
603,511

 
$
605,233

 
$

$
605,233

$

Subordinated debentures and subordinated promissory notes
24,372

 
25,689

 


25,689

Borrowings
90,000

 
95,555

 

95,555


Accrued interest payable
1,727

 
1,727

 

1,727



 
December 31, 2014
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial assets:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
158,527

 
$
158,527

 
$
158,527

$

$

Certificates of deposit
27,784

 
27,784

 

27,784


Securities available-for-sale
64,211

 
64,211

 

64,211


Securities held-to-maturity
81,583

 
82,242

 

82,242


Loans held for sale
2,882

 
2,882

 

2,882


Loans, net
442,879

 
422,906

 


422,906

FHLB stock
4,788

 
4,788

 

4,788


Accrued interest receivable
1,627

 
1,627

 

1,627


 
 
 
 
 


 


Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
661,185

 
$
663,000

 
$

$
663,000

$

Subordinated debentures and subordinated promissory notes
24,372

 
25,671

 


25,671

Borrowings
90,000

 
95,573

 

95,573


Accrued interest payable
1,704

 
1,704

 

1,704




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NOTE H - REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS

North Carolina banking law requires that the Bank may not pay a dividend that would reduce its capital below the applicable required capital. In addition, regulatory authorities may limit payment of dividends by any bank when it is determined that such a limitation is in the public interest and is necessary to ensure the financial soundness of the Bank. No dividends were paid to the Company by the Bank during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Current federal regulations require that the Bank maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of 8.0%, with at least 6.0% being in the form of Tier 1 capital, as defined in the regulations. In addition, the Bank must maintain a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% and a leverage ratio of 4.0%. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum amounts and ratios as set forth in the table below. At March 31, 2015, the Bank was classified as well capitalized for regulatory capital purposes.

The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table below (amounts in thousands, except ratios).
 
Actual
 
Minimum For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 
Minimum to be Well
Capitalized under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
As of March 31, 2015:
 
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
68,389

 
14.0
%
 
$
39,089

 
8.0
%
 
$
48,861

 
10.0
%
Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
62,236

 
12.7
%
 
29,317

 
6.0
%
 
39,089

 
8.0
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
62,236

 
12.7
%
 
21,987

 
4.5
%
 
31,760

 
6.5
%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
62,236

 
7.7
%
 
32,405

 
4.0
%
 
40,506

 
5.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2014:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
$
66,498

 
14.7
%
 
$
36,109

 
8.0
%
 
$
45,136

 
10.0
%
Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
60,810

 
13.5
%
 
18,054

 
4.0
%
 
27,082

 
6.0
%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
60,810

 
7.2
%
 
33,844

 
4.0
%
 
42,305

 
5.0
%
 
The Company is also subject to capital requirements that differ from the Bank. In order for the Company to be adequately capitalized, total capital to risk weighted assets, Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets, common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets, and Tier 1 capital to average assets must be 8.0%, 6.0%, 4.5%, and 4.0%, respectively. At March 31, 2015, the Company’s total capital to risk weighted assets, Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets, common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets, and Tier 1 capital to average assets were 14.2%, 10.9%, 8.4%, and 6.6%, respectively, as compared to total capital to risk weighted assets, Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets, and Tier 1 capital to average assets of 15.0%, 11.6%, and 6.2%, respectively, at December 31, 2014.

In late May 2011, the Company and the Bank entered into a Written Agreement (the "Written Agreement") with the FRB and the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks (the "NCCOB").  Under the terms of the Written Agreement, the Bank developed and submitted for approval, within the time periods specified, plans to:
 
revise lending and credit administration policies and procedures at the Bank and provide relevant training;
enhance the Bank's real estate appraisal policies and procedures;
enhance the Bank's loan grading and independent loan review programs;
improve the Bank's position with respect to loans, relationships, or other assets in excess of $750,000, which are now or in the future become past due more than 90 days, are on the Bank's problem loan list, or adversely classified in any report of examination of the Bank; and
review and revise the Bank's current policy regarding the Bank's allowance for loan and lease losses and maintain a program for the maintenance of an adequate allowance.
 

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In addition, the Bank has agreed that it will:
 
refrain from extending, renewing, or restructuring any credit to or for the benefit of any borrower, or related interest, whose loans or other extensions of credit have been criticized in any report of examination of the Bank absent prior approval by the Bank's board of directors or a designated committee of the board in accordance with the restrictions in the Written Agreement;
eliminate from its books, by charge-off or collection, all assets or portions of assets classified as “loss” in any report of examination of the Bank, unless otherwise approved by the FRB and the NCCOB; and
take all necessary steps to correct all violations of law or regulation cited by the FRB and the NCCOB.

In addition, the Company has agreed that it will:
 
refrain from taking any form of payment representing a reduction in capital from the Bank or make any distributions of interest, principal, or other sums on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities absent prior regulatory approval;
refrain from incurring, increasing, or guaranteeing any debt without the prior written approval of the FRB; and
refrain from purchasing or redeeming any shares of its stock without the prior written consent of the FRB.
  
Under the terms of the Written Agreement, both the Company and the Bank have agreed to:
 
submit for approval a joint plan to maintain sufficient capital at the Company on a consolidated basis and at the Bank on a stand-alone basis;
notify the FRB and the NCCOB if the Company's or the Bank's capital ratios fall below the approved capital plan's minimum ratios;
refrain from declaring or paying any dividends absent prior regulatory approval;
comply with applicable notice provisions with respect to the appointment of new directors and senior executive officers of the Company and the Bank and legal and regulatory limitations on indemnification and severance payments; and
submit annual business plans and budgets and quarterly joint written progress reports regarding compliance with the Written Agreement.
 
In addition to the many improvements in the risk management and governance practices at the Bank, the results of the capital raise and asset resolution efforts have allowed the Company and the Bank to make significant progress towards compliance with the Written Agreement. Currently, the Bank is in full compliance with 19 of the 20 provisions contained in the Written Agreement and continues to address the remaining item that is in partial compliance. The Company and the Bank remain focused on each item in the Written Agreement to ensure progress continues and to ensure that each item is fully addressed and ultimately resolved. To ensure the efforts are effective, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") established an Enforcement Action Committee that meets regularly to monitor progress on compliance with the Written Agreement.
Since the Company and the Bank entered the Written Agreement, management has had frequent and regular communication with the FRB and NCCOB. This communication has involved:

updates on the progress involving each of the actions outlined in the Written Agreement;
specific steps taken by the Company to remain in compliance with the Written Agreement; and
communications, verbally and via interim internal reports, regarding the financial status of the Company including, but not limited to, the Company's key capital ratios.

A material failure to comply with the terms of the Written Agreement could subject the Company to additional regulatory actions and further restrictions on its business. These regulatory actions and resulting restrictions on the Company's business may have a material adverse effect on its future results of operations and financial condition. To date, the Company has not received any disagreement from the regulatory authorities regarding actions taken or contemplated.

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NOTE I - RESTRICTED STOCK

On January 16, 2015, the Board of the Company approved and adopted the Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. 2015 Restricted Stock Plan (the “Plan”). On January 20, 2015, the Company awarded 1,446,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.00 par value per share to certain employees, directors and third party service providers in the form of restricted stock. Awards of performance based restricted stock vest in two separate tranches, 15% at the end of the one-year period ending on December 31, 2015, and 85% at the end of the three-year period ending on December 31, 2018 (each such period, a “Performance Period”), in each case based on the attainment of the performance measures and goals for that Performance Period. The performance measures for the one-year period ending December 31, 2015 are (1) budgeted net income as set forth in the Company’s 2015 budget and (2) the Company having net income in each quarter of 2015. Budgeted net income must be achieved at the 70% threshold performance level in order for 10.5% of the awards to vest and at the 100% target performance level in order for 15% of the awards to vest. Where achievement against budgeted net income falls between these performance levels, the number of shares vested will be determined based on straight-line interpolation. If the performance goals are not met, 15% of the awards will be forfeited. The performance measures and related goals for the three-year period ending December 31, 2018 will be determined by the compensation committee of the Board (the "Committee"), in its sole discretion as administrator of the Plan, in the fourth quarter of 2015.

In general, awards of time based restricted stock also vest in two separate tranches, 15% at the end of the one-year period ending on December 31, 2015, and 85% at the end of the three-year period ending on December 31, 2018. In order for these shares to vest, the recipient of the award generally must be employed by the Company on the vesting date. Any restricted stock that has not vested at the time of the termination of the recipient's service relationship will be forfeited; although, the Committee has the power, in its sole and absolute discretion, to accelerate vesting where such termination is a result of the recipient's death or disability or in other termination situations.

The following table summarizes non-vested restricted stock awards as of the period ended March 31, 2015:
 
Restricted Stock
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Balance as of December 31, 2014:

 
$

Granted
1,446,000

 
1.52

Vested

 

Forfeited

 

Balance as of March 31, 2015:
1,446,000

 
$
1.52


The Company recognized $135,000 in compensation expense related to restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the Company estimates there was $2.2 million in unrecognized compensation expense for restricted stock granted.


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ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion provides information about the major components of the financial condition and results of operations of Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.  Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this report to "we," "us" and "our" refer to the Company and its subsidiaries.

Regulatory Update
 
In late May 2011, the Company and Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Bank"), entered into the Written Agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the "FRB") and the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks (the "NCCOB").  Under the terms of the Written Agreement, the Bank developed and submitted for approval, within the time periods specified, plans to:
 
revise lending and credit administration policies and procedures at the Bank and provide relevant training;
enhance the Bank's real estate appraisal policies and procedures;
enhance the Bank's loan grading and independent loan review programs;
improve the Bank's position with respect to loans, relationships, or other assets in excess of $750,000, which are now or in the future become past due more than 90 days, are on the Bank's problem loan list, or adversely classified in any report of examination of the Bank; and
review and revise the Bank's current policy regarding the Bank's allowance for loan and lease losses and maintain a program for the maintenance of an adequate allowance.
 
In addition, the Bank has agreed that it will:
 
refrain from extending, renewing, or restructuring any credit to or for the benefit of any borrower, or related interest, whose loans or other extensions of credit have been criticized in any report of examination of the Bank absent prior approval by the Bank's board of directors or a designated committee of the board in accordance with the restrictions in the Written Agreement;
eliminate from its books, by charge-off or collection, all assets or portions of assets classified as “loss” in any report of examination of the Bank, unless otherwise approved by the FRB and the NCCOB; and
take all necessary steps to correct all violations of law or regulation cited by the FRB and the NCCOB.

In addition, the Company has agreed that it will:
 
refrain from taking any form of payment representing a reduction in capital from the Bank or make any distributions of interest, principal, or other sums on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities absent prior regulatory approval;
refrain from incurring, increasing, or guaranteeing any debt without the prior written approval of the FRB; and
refrain from purchasing or redeeming any shares of its stock without the prior written consent of the FRB.
  
Under the terms of the Written Agreement, both the Company and the Bank have agreed to:
 
submit for approval a joint plan to maintain sufficient capital at the Company on a consolidated basis and at the Bank on a stand-alone basis;
notify the FRB and the NCCOB if the Company's or the Bank's capital ratios fall below the approved capital plan's minimum ratios;
refrain from declaring or paying any dividends absent prior regulatory approval;
comply with applicable notice provisions with respect to the appointment of new directors and senior executive officers of the Company and the Bank and legal and regulatory limitations on indemnification and severance payments; and
submit annual business plans and budgets and quarterly joint written progress reports regarding compliance with the Written Agreement.
 

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In addition to the many improvements in the risk management and governance practices at the Bank, the results of the capital raise and asset resolution efforts have allowed the Company and the Bank to make significant progress towards compliance with the Written Agreement. Currently, the Bank is in full compliance with 19 of the 20 provisions contained in the Written Agreement and continues to address the remaining item that is in partial compliance. The Company and the Bank remain focused on each item in the Written Agreement to ensure progress continues and to ensure that each item is fully addressed and ultimately resolved. To ensure the efforts are effective, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") established an Enforcement Action Committee that meets regularly to monitor progress on compliance with the Written Agreement.

Since the Company and the Bank entered the Written Agreement, management has had frequent and regular communication with the FRB and NCCOB. This communication has involved:

updates on the progress involving each of the actions outlined in the Written Agreement,
specific steps taken by the Company to remain in compliance with the Written Agreement, and
communications, verbally and via interim internal reports, regarding the financial status of the Company including, but not limited to, the Company's key capital ratios.

A material failure to comply with the terms of the Written Agreement could subject the Company to additional regulatory actions and further restrictions on its business. These regulatory actions and resulting restrictions on the Company's business may have a material adverse effect on its future results of operations and financial condition. To date, the Company has not received any disagreement from the regulatory authorities regarding actions taken or contemplated.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

The Company’s total assets declined $53.6 million or 6.52% during the three month period ending March 31, 2015, from $820.8 million at December 31, 2014 to $767.2 million at March 31, 2015. Cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $278.2 million at March 31, 2015 compared to $336.9 million at December 31, 2014, a decrease of $58.7 million or 17.4%. Outstanding gross loans increased to $458.6 million at March 31, 2015 compared to $452.3 million at December 31, 2014 as we began to implement a strategy of portfolio loan growth.

Total liabilities were $724.8 million at March 31, 2015, a decrease of $55.3 million or 7.08%, from $780.1 million at December 31, 2014. Total deposits decreased $57.7 million or 8.72% during the three month period ended March 31, 2015, from $661.2 million at December 31, 2014, to $603.5 million at March 31, 2015. The decline in both assets and liabilities were the result of a $48.1 million reduction in deposits as the Company exits the Automated Clearing House ("ACH") third party payment processor business line. Management continues to actively monitor changes in these deposits as we work through the exit of this business line.

Total shareholders’ equity increased $1.7 million or 4.16%, from $40.7 million at December 31, 2014, to $42.4 million at March 31, 2015. This increase resulted primarily from net income generated during the first quarter, as well as increases in accumulated other comprehensive income on the available for sale securities portfolio and issuance of restricted stock.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

Net Income.  Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was $978,000, or $0.03 net income per basic and diluted share, as compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.17 net income per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, a decrease of $379,000 or $0.14 per basic and diluted share. This decrease in profits is primarily due to declines in non-interest income and increases in non-interest expenses, while the per share reduction is due primarily to the issuance of 24.0 million shares as a result of the capital raise executed in 2014.

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income is the difference between interest income, principally from loan and investment securities, and interest expense, largely on customer deposits and borrowings.  Changes in net interest income result from changes in volume, spread, and margin.  For this purpose, volume refers to the average dollar level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, spread refers to the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, and margin refers to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.  Margin is influenced by the level and relative mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as by levels of non-interest-bearing liabilities and capital.


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Net interest income increased to $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $5.2 million as of this same period in 2014, an increase of $527,000. Interest income increased $203,000 primarily due to increases in investment income generated from additional investments purchased in the fourth quarter of 2014. There were additionally declines in interest expense due to a shift in deposit mix from time deposits to demand, savings, and money market deposits, as well as declining interest expense on borrowings due to the prepayment of $22.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank long term borrowings executed in 2014.

Provision for Loan Losses.  The provision for loan losses is charged to bring the allowance for loan losses to the level deemed appropriate by management after adjusting for recoveries of amounts previously charged off.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and results from management’s consideration of such factors as the financial condition of borrowers, past and expected loss experience, current economic conditions, and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an appropriate reserve. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, no provision for the allowance for loan losses was recognized in earnings due to continued improvement in asset quality.

Non-Interest Income.  Non-interest income decreased $572,000 to $1.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $2.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Of the total reduction, $359,000 was due to lower income received from ACH third party payment processor client indemnification as we exit this line of business. The settlements with the third party payment processor clients represent indemnification for legal costs already incurred and estimated to occur. Additionally contributing to the decline, are reductions totaling $157,000 due to reduced income recognized from the sale and redemption of investments and a reduction in other service charges, commissions, and fees due to lower premium income received on the sale of government guaranteed loans.

Non-Interest Expenses.  Non-interest expense increased $334,000 to $6.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $6.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Non-interest expense increased primarily as a result of increases in salaries related expenses and professional and consulting fees. Salaries related expenses increased $400,000 due to personnel additions, implementation of a restricted stock plan, and accruals related to performance-based compensation for 2015. Professional and consulting fees were $199,000 greater for the three months ended March 31, 2015 as compared to the same quarter in 2014 and other operating expenses increased $275,000 for this same period. These increases are the result of a project to upgrade our technology platform, in partnership with our core processor, in order to offer additional products and services for our customers. As asset quality continued to improve, collections and foreclosure expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 declined $308,000 and FDIC insurance premiums declined $279,000 when compared to the same period in 2014.

Income Taxes. We regularly assess available positive and negative evidence to determine whether it is more likely than not that our deferred tax asset balances will be recovered. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.  In order to determine if the deferred tax asset is realizable, we performed an analysis that evaluates historical pre-tax earnings, projected future earnings, credit quality trends, taxable temporary differences and the cause and probability of recurrence of those circumstances leading to current taxable losses.  Based on historical negative credit quality trends and cumulative losses in prior years, we did not consider any current or future taxable earnings in determining the recoverability of the deferred tax assets, and have therefore maintained a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax asset. The Company will not record tax expense or tax benefit until positive operating earnings utilizing existing tax loss carry forwards result in exhibited performance, which would support the reinstatement of deferred tax assets. 

Asset Quality

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets are comprised of nonperforming loans, accruing loans which are past due 90 days or more, repossessed assets, other real estate owned ("foreclosed assets"), and certain loans held for sale which are classified as nonperforming. As of March 31, 2015, nonperforming assets declined $1.8 million or 13.1% when compared to December 31, 2014. This decline continues to be the result of our aggressive asset resolution efforts as we focus efforts on resolving nonperforming assets while minimizing associated losses and completing the asset resolution plan (the "Asset Resolution Plan") that commenced in 2014.

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The following table describes our nonperforming asset portfolio by loan class as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands, except ratios).
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Nonaccrual loans:
 
Commercial and industrial
$
7

 
$

Commercial construction and land development
4,849

 
5,533

Commercial real estate
1,310

 
983

Residential mortgage
743

 
1,271

Consumer
4

 
472

Total nonaccrual loans
6,913

 
8,259

 
 
 
 
Past due 90 days or more and still accruing:
 

 
 

Commercial construction and land development
66

 

Commercial real estate
96

 

Consumer credit cards
11

 
14

Business credit cards
23

 
3

Total past due 90 days and still accruing
196

 
17

 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans held for sale
1,722

 
1,865

 
 
 
 
Foreclosed assets:
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
23

 
44

Commercial construction and land development
2,252

 
2,613

Commercial real estate
128

 
485

Residential mortgage
862

 
640

Total foreclosed assets
3,265

 
3,782

 
 
 
 
Total nonperforming assets
$
12,096

 
$
13,923

 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans to gross loans
1.5
%
 
1.8
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
1.6
%
 
1.7
%
Allowance coverage of nonperforming loans
137.7
%
 
113.3
%
 
Nonaccrual Loans

Loans are moved to nonaccrual status and recognition of interest income ceases when it is probable that full collectibility of principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement may not occur. Nonaccrual loans held for investment as a percentage of gross loans held for investment has decreased to 1.5% as of March 31, 2015 compared to 1.8% as of December 31, 2014. At March 31, 2015, there were 36 nonaccrual loans held for investment totaling $6.9 million compared to 45 loans totaling $8.3 million at December 31, 2014. The amount of interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 that would have been reported on loans in nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2015 totaled $110,000. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans held for investment increased to 137.7% as of March 31, 2015 compared to 113.3% as of December 31, 2014.

Foreclosed Assets

At March 31, 2015, there were 55 foreclosed properties valued at a total of $3.3 million compared to 99 foreclosed properties valued at $3.8 million as of December 31, 2014. The continued decline in foreclosed assets resulted from sales of foreclosed properties and reductions in the number of properties being added to foreclosed assets each quarter.


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Nonperforming Loans Held for Sale

As part of the Asset Resolution Plan implemented in the third quarter of 2014, the Company transferred a portion of loans held for investment to loans held for sale in anticipation of near term loan sales. As of March 31, 2015, there were $1.7 million of loans held for sale that were in nonaccrual status and therefore considered nonperforming. These loans are not included in the $6.9 million in nonaccrual loans but have been included as nonperforming assets for the period.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loans are classified as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") when, for economic or legal reasons which result in a debtor experiencing financial difficulties, the Company grants a concession through a modification of the original loan agreement that would not otherwise be considered. Loans in the process of renewal or modification are reviewed by the Company to determine if the risk grade assigned is accurate based on updated information. The Company's policy with respect to accrual of interest on loans restructured in a TDR process follows relevant supervisory guidance. If a borrower has demonstrated performance under the previous loan terms and shows capacity to perform under the restructured loan terms, continued accrual of interest at the restructured interest rate is considered and the loan is considered performing. If the borrower was materially delinquent on payments prior to the restructuring but shows the capacity to meet the restructured loan terms, the loan will likely continue as nonaccrual and nonperforming until such time as continued performance has been demonstrated, which is typically a period of at least six consecutive payments. If the borrower does not perform under the restructured terms, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status.

As of March 31, 2015, there were 19 restructured loans in accrual status compared to 20 as of December 31, 2014. Regardless of whether any individual TDR is performing, all TDRs are considered to be impaired and are evaluated as such in the allowance for loan losses calculation.  As of March 31, 2015, the recorded investment in performing TDRs and their related allowance for loan losses totaled $4.6 million and $532,000, respectively.  Outstanding nonperforming TDRs totaled $3.6 million with no related allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2015. The amount of interest recognized for performing TDRs during the first three months of 2015 was approximately $78,000

As noted above, the Company transferred a portion of loans to held for sale in anticipation of near term loan sales. As of March 31, 2015, there were 15 TDRs included in the loans held for sale classification. Of these 12 or $677,000 were performing and 3 or $199,000 were in nonaccrual status and are included as nonperforming assets for the period.

The following table presents performing and nonperforming TDRs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands).
 
Performing TDRs:
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Commercial construction and land development
$
1,326

 
$
1,336

Commercial real estate
2,442

 
2,469

Residential mortgage
835

 
950

Consumer
4

 
4

Total performing TDRs
$
4,607

 
$
4,759


Nonperforming TDRs:
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Commercial construction and land development
$
2,741

 
$
2,776

Commercial real estate
785

 
552

Residential mortgage
49

 
54

Consumer

 
467

Total nonperforming TDRs
$
3,575

 
$
3,849



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Allowance for Loan Losses and Summary of Loss Experience

The allowance for loan losses is established through periodic charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses.  Increases to the allowance for loan losses occur as a result of provisions charged to operations and recoveries of amounts previously charged-off. Decreases to the allowance occur when loans are charged-off because management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Management evaluates the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis.  The evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses involves the consideration of loan growth, loan portfolio composition and industry diversification, historical loan loss experience, current delinquency levels, adverse conditions that might affect a borrower’s ability to repay the loan, estimated value of underlying collateral, prevailing economic conditions and all other relevant factors derived from our history of operations.  

The following table summarizes the Company's loan loss experience by class for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (amounts in thousands, except ratios).
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Balance at beginning of period
$
9,377

 
$
11,590

 
 
 
 
Charge-offs:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
9

 
23

Commercial construction and land development

 
153

Commercial real estate
4

 
207

Residential mortgage
148

 
67

Consumer
54

 
42

Total charge-offs
215

 
492

 
 
 
 
Recoveries:
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
46

 
39

Commercial construction and land development
319

 
42

Commercial real estate
184

 
159

Residential mortgage
46

 
142

Consumer
32

 
15

Other
1


21

Total recoveries
628

 
418

 
 
 
 
Net recoveries (charge-offs)
413

 
(74
)
 
 
 
 
Additions charged to operations

 

 
 
 
 
Balance at end of period
$
9,790

 
$
11,516

 
 
 
 
Ratio of net charge-offs to average gross loans
%
 
0.02
%
 
The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2015 was $9.8 million, which represents 2.1% of total loans held for investment compared to $11.5 million or 2.4% as of March 31, 2014.  For the three months ended March 31, 2015, recoveries outpaced charge-offs resulting in a net loan recovery of $413,000 compared with net charge-offs of $74,000 for the prior year period.
The allowance for loan losses on individually reviewed impaired loans totaled $667,000 as of March 31, 2015, compared to $663,000 as of December 31, 2014, a 0.6% increase. The allowance for loan losses on the loans reviewed collectively increased from $8.9 million as of December 31, 2014 to $9.2 million as of March 31, 2015 as recoveries outpaced new charge-offs during the quarter as a result of continued improvements in credit quality and the efforts taken in connection with the Asset Resolution Plan during 2014.

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Because of the nature of the Company’s primary markets and business, a significant portion of the loan portfolio is secured by commercial real estate, including residential and commercial acquisition, development, and construction properties.  As of March 31, 2015, approximately 92% of the loan portfolio had real estate as a primary component of collateral. The real estate collateral in each case provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of default by the borrower. Real estate values in many markets have stabilized, however, the Company continues to thoroughly review and monitor its commercial real estate concentration and the associated allowance and sets limits by sector and region based on this internal review.

The following table summarizes the Company’s allowance for loan losses and percent of total loans at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands, except ratios).
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Amount
 
% of loans in each category
 
Amount
 
% of loans in each category
Commercial and industrial
$
170

 
6
%
 
$
119

 
6
%
Commercial construction and land development
5,102

 
12
%
 
5,105

 
12
%
Commercial real estate
2,670

 
45
%
 
2,382

 
44
%
Residential construction
412

 
6
%
 
436

 
6
%
Residential mortgage
1,318

 
29
%
 
1,206

 
30
%
Consumer
82

 
2
%
 
89

 
2
%
Other
36

 
%
 
40

 
%
Total
$
9,790

 
100
%
 
$
9,377

 
100
%

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Market and public confidence in our financial strength and in the strength of financial institutions in general will largely determine our access to appropriate levels of liquidity. This confidence is significantly dependent on our ability to maintain sound asset quality and appropriate levels of capital resources.  The term "liquidity" refers to our ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet our needs for funding loan originations, deposit withdrawals, maturities of borrowings and operating expenses. Management measures our liquidity position by giving consideration to both on and off-balance sheet sources of, and demands for, funds on a daily and weekly basis.

Sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents (net of federal requirements to maintain reserves against deposit liabilities), investment securities eligible for pledging to secure borrowings, investments available-for-sale, loan repayments, loan sales, deposits and borrowings from the FHLB secured with pledged loans and securities, and from correspondent banks under overnight federal funds credit lines. In addition to interest rate sensitive deposits and anticipated funding under credit commitments to customers, the Company's primary demands for liquidity are short term demand deposits held for funding ACH transactions for the third party payment processors. These deposits declined to $86.8 million as of March 31, 2015 compared to $134.9 million as of December 31, 2014. Management is actively monitoring the changes in these deposits and the Company has access to other funding sources to replace these deposits as needed to maintain adequate liquidity.

The Company sold $12.0 million aggregate principal amount of subordinated promissory notes to certain accredited investors between May and August 2009.  These notes are due ten years after the date of issuance, beginning May 15, 2019, and the Company is obligated to pay interest at an annualized rate of 8.5% payable in quarterly installments beginning on the third month anniversary of the date of issuance.  The Company may prepay the notes at any time after the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance, subject to compliance with applicable law.  

On August 15, 2014, the Company closed its shareholder rights offering and concurrent private placement standby offering pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated March 24, 2014 between the Company and Kenneth R. Lehman, a private investor. In connection with the rights offering and standby offering, the Company issued an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of its common stock at $1.00 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $24.0 million.

Management believes that the Company’s liquidity sources are adequate to meet its operating needs for the next eighteen months.  Total shareholders’ equity was $42.4 million or 5.53% of total assets at March 31, 2015 and $40.7 million or 4.96% of total assets at December 31, 2014. Supplementing customer deposits as a source of funding, we have available lines of credit from various correspondent banks to purchase federal funds on a short-term basis of approximately $19.0 million that remains unused at March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the Company has the credit capacity to borrow up to $153.4 million from the FHLB with $90.0 million outstanding.

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The Company had total risk based capital of 14.2%, Tier 1 risk based capital of 10.9%, and leverage ratio of 6.6% at March 31, 2015, as compared to 15.0%, 11.6% and 6.2%, respectively, at December 31, 2014. The Bank had total risk based capital of 14.0%, Tier 1 risk based capital of 12.7%, and leverage ratio of 7.7% at March 31, 2015, as compared to 14.7%, 13.5%, and 7.2%, respectively, at December 31, 2014. Additionally, the Company and the Bank had common equity Tier 1 capital of 8.4% and 12.7%, respectively, at March 31, 2015.

The Company is currently prohibited by the Written Agreement from paying interest on its subordinated promissory notes and on its subordinated debentures in connection with its trust preferred securities ("TPS") without prior approval of the supervisory authorities. The Company and the Bank are prohibited from declaring or paying dividends without prior approval of the supervisory authorities. The Company obtained approval to pay the interest on its subordinated promissory notes for every quarter when approval was required. The Company exercised its right to defer regularly scheduled interest payments on its outstanding TPS and as of March 31, 2015, $949,000 of interest payments have been accrued for and deferred pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the TPS.  The Company may not pay any cash dividends on its common stock until it is current on interest payments on such TPS. The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock since it suspended dividends in the fourth quarter of 2010. As a bank holding company, the Company’s ability to declare and pay dividends also depends on certain federal regulatory considerations, including the guidelines of the Federal Reserve regarding capital adequacy and dividends. 

Forward-Looking Information

Information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which statements represent our judgment concerning the future and are subject to business, economic and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our actual operating results and financial position to differ materially. Such forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” or “continue” or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology.

We caution that any such forward-looking statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause our actual operating results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, our ability to comply with the Written Agreement, the effects of future economic conditions, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, legislative and regulatory changes, the risks of changes in interest rates on the level and composition of deposits, the effects of competition from other financial institutions, our ability to raise capital, the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of the allowance for possible loan losses, our ability to maintain an effective internal control environment, the low trading volume of our common stock, the risks discussed in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors, and other considerations described in connection with specific forward-looking statements and other cautionary elements specified in the Company's periodic filings with the Commission, including without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are as of the date hereof and we undertake no duty to update them if our view changes later, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our view as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by paragraph (b) of Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.   As defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits to the Commission under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods required by the Commission's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that the Company believes have materially affected or are likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There have been no material developments in the description of material legal proceedings as reported in Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

We are party to certain other legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. We believe these actions are routine in nature and incidental to the operation of our business. While the outcome of these actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management’s present judgment is that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects. If, however, our assessment of these actions is inaccurate, or there are any significant adverse developments in these actions, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be adversely affected.

ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.


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ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
10.1
Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. 2015 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-201579) filed with the Commission on January 16, 2015)
 
 
10.2
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Management Team) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 22, 2015)
 
 
10.3
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Executive Team) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 22, 2015)
 
 
10.4
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement with Ayden R. Lee, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 2, 2015)
 
 
10.5
Amendment No. 2 to the Employment Agreement with David H. Rupp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 2, 2015)
 
 
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
101
The following materials from Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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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.


 
 
FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 14, 2015
By:
/s/ Ayden R. Lee, Jr.
 
 
Ayden R. Lee, Jr.
 
 
Chairman, President and
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 14, 2015
By:
/s/ Nancy S. Wise
 
 
Nancy S. Wise
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
10.1
Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. 2015 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-201579) filed with the Commission on January 16, 2015)
 
 
10.2
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Management Team) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 22, 2015)
 
 
10.3
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Executive Team) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 22, 2015)
 
 
10.4
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement with Ayden R. Lee, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 2, 2015)
 
 
10.5
Amendment No. 2 to the Employment Agreement with David H. Rupp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 2, 2015)
 
 
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
101
The following materials from Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 


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