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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

 

Commission File No. 000-55129

 

Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   46-3687434

(State or other jurisdiction of

in Company or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

     
321 Main Street, St. Joseph, Michigan   49085
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   Zip Code

 

(269) 982-4175

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.

YES x     NO ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES x     NO ¨

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES ¨     NO x

 

As of November 2, 2015, there were issued and outstanding 667,898 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock with a par value of $0.01 per share.

  

 

 

 

 

 

Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

 

Index

 

    Page
  Part I. Financial Information  
     
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  
     
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014 3
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited) 4
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited) 5
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (unaudited) 6
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited) 7
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 8
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 33
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 48
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 48
     
  Part II. Other Information  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 48
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 48
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 48
     
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 48
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 48
     
Item 5. Other Information 49
     
Item 6. Exhibits 49
     
  Signature Page 50

 

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Part I. – Financial Information

 

Financial Statements

 

Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   (Unaudited)     
Assets          
Cash and due from banks  $796,987   $763,968 
Interest-bearing demand deposits in banks   4,605,698    12,680,629 
Cash and cash equivalents   5,402,685    13,444,597 
           
Available-for-sale securities   11,037,312    12,718,065 
Loans held for sale   541,621    48,300 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for losses of $1,054,474 and $1,075,351, respectively   109,025,154    89,479,525 
Premises and equipment, net   3,697,663    3,912,291 
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock   686,200    1,078,900 
Other real estate, net   262,100    467,000 
Interest receivable   320,077    302,777 
Mortgage servicing rights   410,177    432,105 
Other assets   442,171    460,562 
           
Total assets  $131,825,160   $122,344,122 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          
           
Liabilities          
Deposits          
Noninterest bearing  $13,131,493   $11,730,674 
Interest-bearing   90,637,264    86,762,438 
Total deposits   103,768,757    98,493,112 
           
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   14,000,000    10,000,000 
Accrued and other liabilities   620,177    547,550 
Total liabilities   118,388,934    109,040,662 
           
Commitments and Contingencies          
           
Temporary Equity          
ESOP shares subject to mandatory redemption   39,385    22,193 
           
Stockholders' Equity          
Common Stock-shares authorized 7,000,000: shares issued and outstanding 667,898 at $.01 par value   6,679    6,679 
Paid-in-capital   4,683,434    4,683,434 
Retained earnings   8,669,539    8,607,914 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   37,189    (16,760)
Total equity   13,396,841    13,281,267 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $131,825,160   $122,344,122 

 

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

 

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Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Interest Income                    
Loans, including fees  $1,167,746   $999,769   $3,406,986   $2,936,397 
Debt securities                    
Taxable   29,105    32,959    88,970    113,217 
Tax-exempt   10,938    12,173    34,785    36,524 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   5,423    13,166    27,185    45,709 
Other   3,104    3,264    12,788    11,797 
Total interest income   1,216,316    1,061,331    3,570,714    3,143,644 
                     
Interest Expense                    
Deposits   99,503    88,924    296,136    293,123 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   36,505    29,049    95,872    77,817 
Total interest expense   136,008    117,973    392,008    370,940 
                     
Net Interest Income   1,080,308    943,358    3,178,706    2,772,704 
                     
Provision for Loan Losses   30,000    -    45,000    - 
                     
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses   1,050,308    943,358    3,133,706    2,772,704 
                     
Noninterest Income                    
Service charges, deposits   95,934    100,201    287,855    285,466 
Mortgage banking activities   108,641    84,503    313,034    166,161 
Other   32,184    24,093    95,058    96,685 
Total noninterest income   236,759    208,797    695,947    548,312 
                     
Noninterest Expense                    
Salaries and employee benefits   657,809    629,678    1,965,154    1,886,311 
Occupancy and equipment   205,589    202,368    595,751    633,947 
Data processing   138,289    134,205    404,173    409,159 
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate, net   1,167    12,729    5,167    (2,266)
Interchange   23,107    22,843    71,898    57,118 
Advertising   13,825    20,783    47,049    64,171 
FDIC insurance premiums   23,305    38,526    77,892    114,270 
Other real estate   12,716    40,927    26,059    68,056 
Professional fees   117,513    148,890    343,503    430,651 
Insurance   14,852    19,587    44,662    61,489 
Other   59,419    59,641    186,720    198,026 
Total noninterest expense   1,267,591    1,330,177    3,768,028    3,920,932 
                     
Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes   19,476    (178,022)   61,625    (599,916)
                     
Provision for Income Taxes   -    -    -    - 
                     
Net Income (Loss)  $19,476   $(178,022)  $61,625   $(599,916)
                     
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share  $0.03   $(0.29)  $0.10   $(1.03)

 

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

 

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Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

   Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                 
Net Income (Loss)  $19,476   $(178,022)  $61,625   $(599,916)
                     
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)                    
                     
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale   16,893    (4,975)   53,949    86,498 
                     
Less:  reclassification adjustment for realized gains (losses) included in net income (loss)   -    -    -    - 
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax   16,893    (4,975)   53,949    86,498 
                     
Tax expense (benefit), net of deferred tax asset valuation impact of $5,744, ($1,692), $18,343 and $29,409, respectively   -    -    -    - 
                     
Comprehensive Income (Loss)  $36,369   $(182,997)  $115,574   $(513,418)

 

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

 

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Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

 

   (Unaudited) 
                   Accumulated     
                   Other     
       Common   Paid-in   Retained   Comprehensive     
   Shares   Stock   Capital   Earnings   Income (Loss)   Total 
                         
Balance at January 1, 2015   667,898   $6,679   $4,683,434   $8,607,914   $(16,760)  $13,281,267 
Net income   -    -    -    61,625    -    61,625 
Other comprehensive income   -    -    -    -    53,949    53,949 
                               
Balance at September 30, 2015   667,898   $6,679   $4,683,434   $8,669,539   $37,189   $13,396,841 

 

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

 

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Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014 
   (Unaudited) 
Operating activities:          
Net income (loss)  $61,625   $(599,916)
Items not requiring cash:          
Depreciation   321,774    354,922 
Provision for loan losses   45,000    - 
Amortization of premiums on securities   74,424    62,541 
Change in fair value of mortgage servicing rights   22,723    22,715 
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate   5,167    (2,266)
ESOP shares earned   17,192    16,768 
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights   89,971    79,314 
Loans originated for sale   (11,134,085)   (4,532,310)
Proceeds from loans sold   10,742,251    4,298,363 
Gain on sale of loans   (192,253)   (83,386)
Loss (gain) on sale of premises and equipment   -    1,215 
Net change in:          
Interest receivable and other assets   1,091    160,599 
Interest payable and other liabilities   72,627    (52,776)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   127,507    (274,217)
           
Investing activities:          
Proceeds from calls and maturities of available-for-sale securities   1,660,278    2,597,448 
Proceeds from sale of FHLB Stock   392,700    - 
Net change in loans   (19,689,629)   (3,813,597)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate   298,733    1,091,406 
Payment for sale of branch, net   -    (13,327,513)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment   -    222,635 
Purchases of premises and equipment   (107,147)   (104,744)
Net cash used in investing activities   (17,445,065)   (13,334,365)
           
Financing activities:          
Proceeds from stock conversion   -    2,368,033 
Net change in deposits   5,275,646    (2,905,704)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances   11,100,000    11,000,000 
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances   (7,100,000)   - 
Net cash provided by financing activities   9,275,646    10,462,329 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (8,041,912)   (3,146,253)
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period   13,444,597    10,322,076 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period  $5,402,685   $7,175,823 
           
Additional Cash Flows Information:          
Interest paid  $338,499   $321,611 
Loans transferred to other real estate   99,000    387,344 
Capitalization of mortgage serving rights   90,766    37,534 

 

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

 

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Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1: Nature of Operation and Conversion

 

Edgewater Bank, a federally chartered thrift institution (the “Bank”) is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers in the Berrien, Van Buren and to a lesser extent Cass Counties, Michigan. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Bank is subject to the regulation of the certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

 

The Banks’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Explorer Financial Service Corporation (EFSC) and Edgewater Insurance Agency, Inc. (EIA) are included in the consolidated financial statements. EFSC is primarily engaged in providing title insurance services and EIA is used to collect premiums and receive commissions for insurance related benefits the Bank offers its employees.

 

On January 16, 2014, in accordance with a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization, the Bank completed a mutual–to-stock conversion pursuant to which the Bank became the wholly owned subsidiary of Edgewater Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), a Maryland stock holding corporation. In connection with the Conversion, the Company sold 667,898 shares of common stock, at an offering price of $10 per share. The Company’s stock began being quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board on January 17, 2014 under the symbol “EGDW,” and is currently quoted on the OTCQB operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol “EGDW.”

 

The net proceeds from the stock offering, net of offering costs of approximately $1,455,000, amounted to approximately $4,690,000.

 

Also, in connection with the Conversion, the Bank established an employee stock ownership plan (the “ESOP”), which purchased 53,431 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $10 per share.

 

In accordance with the OCC regulations, at the time of the Conversion of the mutual bank to a stock holding company, the Company was required to substantially restrict retained earnings by establishing a liquidation account and the Bank established a parallel liquidation account. The liquidations account will be maintained for the benefit of eligible holders who continue to maintain their accounts at the Bank after conversion. The liquidation account will be reduced annually to the extent that eligible account holders have reduced their qualifying deposits. Subsequent increases will not restore an eligible account holders’ interest in the liquidation account. In the event of a complete liquidation of the Bank, and only in such event, each account holder will be entitled to receive a distribution from the liquidation account in an amount proportionate to the adjusted qualifying account balances then held. The Bank may not pay dividends if those dividends would reduce equity capital below the required liquidation account amount.

 

Note 2: Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, certain information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The

 

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preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements are based on various factors including the current interest rate environment and the general strength of the local economy.  Changes in the overall interest rate environment can significantly affect the Company’s net interest income and the value of its recorded assets and liabilities.  Actual results could differ from those estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the three-month and nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Company as of December 31, 2014 included in Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Note 3: Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Edgewater Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Edgewater Bank. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Note 4: Securities

 

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

 

   September 30, 2015 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
   (Unaudited) 
Available-for-sale securities:                    
U.S. Government and federal agency  $4,965,647   $5,932   $11,127   $4,960,452 
State and political subdivisions   2,556,637    16,734    2,230    2,571,141 
Mortgage-backed-Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)-residential   2,739,764    24,491    5,470    2,758,785 
Collateralized mortgage obligations-GSE   738,075    8,859    -    746,934 
                     
Total available-for-sale securities  $11,000,123   $56,016   $18,827   $11,037,312 

 

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   December 31, 2014 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
Available-for-sale securities:                    
U.S. Government and federal agency  $5,002,617   $3,230   $66,017   $4,939,830 
State and political subdivisions   3,354,828    20,436    14,179    3,361,085 
Mortgage-backed-Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)-residential   3,357,163    32,790    5,951    3,384,002 
Collateralized mortgage obligations-GSE   1,020,217    12,931    -    1,033,148 
                     
Total available-for-sale securities  $12,734,825   $69,387   $86,147   $12,718,065 

 

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

   September 30, 2015   December 31, 2014 
   Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value   Cost   Value 
   (Unaudited)     
                 
Within one year  $1,001,203   $1,008,656   $795,000   $795,723 
After one through five years   6,521,081    6,522,937    7,562,445    7,505,192 
    7,522,284    7,531,593    8,357,445    8,300,915 
Mortgage-backed - GSE residential   2,739,764    2,758,785    3,357,163    3,384,002 
Collateralized debt obligations   738,075    746,934    1,020,217    1,033,148 
                     
   $11,000,123   $11,037,312   $12,734,825   $12,718,065 

 

The carrying value of investment securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes was $273,669 at September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and $345,931 at December 31, 2014.

 

For the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, there were no sales of securities available-for-sale.

 

Certain investments in debt securities have fair values at an amount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014 was $5,109,696 and $6,066,781, which is approximately 46% and 48%, respectively, of the Company’s investment portfolio. These declines primarily resulted from changes in market interest rates since the securities were purchased.

 

Management believes the declines in fair value for these investment securities are temporary.

 

Should the impairment of any of these investment securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.

 

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Investment securities with unrealized losses were as follows:

 

   September 30, 2015 
   Less than 12 Months   12 Months or Longer   Total 
       Gross       Gross       Gross 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 
   (Unaudited) 
Available-for-sale securities:                              
U.S. Government and federal agency  $-   $-   $3,536,177   $11,127   $3,536,177   $11,127 
State and political subdivisions   -    -    497,770    2,230    497,770    2,230 
Mortgage-backed -GSE residential   1,075,749    5,470    -    -    1,075,749    5,470 
                               
   $1,075,749   $5,470   $4,033,947   $13,357   $5,109,696   $18,827 

 

   December 31, 2014 
   Less than 12 Months   12 Months or Longer   Total 
       Gross       Gross       Gross 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 
     
Available-for-sale securities:                              
U.S. Government and federal agency  $-   $-   $3,492,139   $66,017   $3,492,139   $66,017 
State and political subdivisions   804,572    2,604    488,425    11,575    1,292,997    14,179 
Mortgage-backed -GSE residential   1,281,645    5,951    -    -    1,281,645    5,951 
                               
   $2,086,217   $8,555   $3,980,564   $77,592   $6,066,781   $86,147 

 

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in direct obligations of U.S. Government and federal agencies, state and political subdivisions and mortgage-backed GSE residential securities were caused by interest rate changes. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014.

 

Note 5: Loans and Allowance

 

The Company’s loan and allowance policies are as follows:

 

Loans Receivable

 

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoffs are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for unearned income, charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.

 

For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.

 

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The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Past-due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. There were no changes in the Company’s nonaccrual policy during the six month-end periods ended September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and September 30, 2014 (unaudited).

 

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off are reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

 

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

 

When cash payments are received on impaired loans in each loan class, the Company records the payment as interest income unless collection of the remaining recorded principal amount is doubtful, at which time payments are used to reduce the principal balance of the loan. Troubled debt restructured loans recognize interest income on an accrual basis at the renegotiated rate if the loan is in compliance with the modified terms.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

 

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

 

The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected loss given default derived from the Company’s internal risk rating process. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines

 

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the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

Groups of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the group’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower.

 

Categories of loans receivable include:

 

   September 30   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   (Unaudited)     
Real estate loans:          
Residential 1-4 family  $44,960,702   $45,353,599 
Commercial   35,486,264    27,908,662 
Construction and land   2,154,603    1,523,281 
Total real estate   82,601,569    74,785,542 
Commercial and industrial   7,360,460    5,536,805 
Warehouse Line   10,000,000    - 
Consumer loans:          
Home equity loans and lines of credit   9,036,190    9,331,608 
Other consumer loans   1,065,147    883,864 
Total consumer   10,101,337    10,215,472 
Gross loans   110,063,366    90,537,819 
Less          
Net deferred loan fees   (16,262)   (17,057)
Allowance for loan losses   1,054,474    1,075,351 
Net loans  $109,025,154   $89,479,525 

 

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

 

Residential 1-4 Family, Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit and Other Consumer: The residential 1-4 family real estate loans are generally secured by owner-occupied 1-4 family residences. Home equity loans and lines of credit are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences and consumer loans are secured by consumer assets such as automobiles and other personal property. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income and credit rating of the borrowers. Credit risk in these loans can be impacted by economic conditions within the Bank’s market areas that might impact either property values or a borrower’s personal income. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

 

Commercial Real Estate including Construction and Land: Commercial real estate loans typically involve larger principal amounts, and repayment of these loans is generally dependent on

 

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the successful operations of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Construction and land real estate loans are usually based upon estimates of costs and estimated value of the completed project and include independent appraisal reviews and a financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Sources of repayment of these loans may include permanent loans, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Bank until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are considered to be higher risk than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing. Credit risk in these loans may be impacted by the creditworthiness of a borrower, property values and the local economies in the Company’s market areas.

 

Commercial and Industrial: The commercial and industrial portfolio includes loans to commercial customers for use in financing working capital needs, equipment purchases and expansions. The loans in this category are repaid primarily from the cash flow of a borrower’s principal business operation. Credit risk in these loans is driven by creditworthiness of a borrower and the economic conditions that impact the cash flow stability from business operations.

 

Warehouse Line: The residential mortgage warehouse line is a wholesale mortgage line participation. The lending is done with a specific mortgage company that is a customer with the participating bank. The participating bank underwrites each individual mortgage and the related mortgagee. Financing is provided to an approved mortgage company for the origination and sale of residential mortgage loans. A portion of each individual mortgage is assigned to the Edgewater Bank until the loans is sold on the secondary market. These loans are typically sold within 30 days and are seldom held more than 90 days. Interest income is accrued during this period and collected at the time each loan is sold. Edgewater Bank has established several controls to minimize potential risks including reviewing documents provided on the approved mortgage warehouse participants. Also, certain loan documents are received and reviewed on each loan in which Edgewater Bank is asked to participate in that allows Edgewater Bank to accept or reject the individual loan participation.

 

The following presents by portfolio segment, the activity in the allowance for loan losses:

 

   Residential   Commercial   Commercial   Warehouse         
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Industrial   Line   Consumer   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015:                              
Balance, beginning of period  $205,076   $479,157   $229,584   $54,988   $55,273   $1,024,078 
Provision (credit) for loan losses   30,751    173,933    (193,321)   5,092    13,545    30,000 
Loans charged to the allowance   (569)   -    -    -    -    (569)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off   365    600    -    -    -    965 
                               
Balance, end of period  $235,623   $653,690   $36,263   $60,080   $68,818   $1,054,474 
                               
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015:                              
Balance, beginning of period  $222,618   $503,621   $248,388   $-   $100,724   $1,075,351 
Provision (credit) for loan losses   209    210,084    (212,125)   60,080    (13,248)   45,000 
Loans charged to the allowance   (569)   (62,015)   -    -    (18,658)   (81,242)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off   13,365    2,000    -    -    -    15,365 
                               
Balance, end of period  $235,623   $653,690   $36,263   $60,080   $68,818   $1,054,474 

 

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   Residential   Commercial   Commercial   Warehouse         
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Industrial   Line   Consumer   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014:                              
Balance, beginning of period  $232,254   $555,963   $131,219   $-   $162,969   $1,082,405 
Provision (credit) for loan losses   36,558    (120,302)   31,764    -    51,980    - 
Loans charged to the allowance   (6,150)   -    -    -    (23,104)   (29,254)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off   300    1,000    -    -    -    1,300 
                               
Balance, end of period  $262,962   $436,661   $162,983   $-   $191,845   $1,054,451 
                               
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014:                              
Balance, beginning of period  $188,325   $587,331   $138,268   $-   $147,217   $1,061,141 
Provision (credit) for loan losses   98,861    (241,024)   24,715    -    117,448    - 
Loans charged to the allowance   (27,134)   -    -    -    (73,220)   (71,100)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off   2,910    90,354    -    -    400    92,364 
                               
Balance, end of period  $262,962   $436,661   $162,983   $-   $191,845   $1,054,451 

 

The following presents the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

   Residential   Commercial   Commercial   Warehouse         
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Industrial   Line   Consumer   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
At September 30, 2015:    
Allowance:                              
Balance, end of period  $235,623   $653,690   $36,263   $60,080   $68,818   $1,054,474 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $14,440   $465   $-   $-   $277   $15,182 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $221,183   $653,225   $36,263   $60,080   $68,541   $1,039,292 
Loans:                              
Ending balance  $44,960,702   $37,640,867   $7,360,460   $10,000,000   $10,101,337   $110,063,366 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment  $2,363,178   $380,002   $-   $-   $127,657   $2,870,837 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment  $42,597,524   $37,260,865   $7,360,460   $10,000,000   $9,973,680   $107,192,529 
                               
   Residential   Commercial   Commercial   Warehouse         
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Industrial   Line   Consumer   Total 
At December 31, 2014:                              
Allowance:                              
Balance, end of period  $222,618   $503,621   $248,388   $-   $100,724   $1,075,351 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $16,325   $644   $-   $-   $533   $17,502 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $206,293   $502,977   $248,388   $-   $100,191   $1,057,849 
Loans:                              
Ending balance  $45,353,599   $29,431,943   $5,536,805   $-   $10,215,472   $90,537,819 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment  $2,727,712   $1,356,103   $-   $-   $152,879   $4,236,694 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment  $42,625,887   $28,075,840   $5,536,805   $-   $10,062,593   $86,301,125 

 

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Internal Risk Categories

 

In adherence with policy, the Bank uses the following internal risk grading categories and definitions for loans:

 

RISK RATING 1 – EXCELLENT

 

General: The highest quality asset rating reflects superior, in-depth management, and superior financial flexibility. Conservative balance sheets are both strong and liquid, and historic cash flows (last five years) have provided exceptionally large and stable margins of protection.

 

Specific: Financial statements are current, audited, of superior quality and in complete detail. Financial condition is superior and compares favorably to the industry average. Cash flow is outstanding relative to historical and projected debt service requirements. The borrower adheres to all loan covenants. Management (or individual) integrity and ability are outstanding.

 

RISK RATING 2 – STRONG

 

General: The borrower is fully responsible for the credit. Asset quality and liquidity are very good, and debt capacity and coverage are strong. The company has strong management in all positions, and is highly regarded with excellent financial flexibility including access to other sources of financing.

 

Specific: Financial statements are current, of excellent quality and in adequate detail. Financial condition is very good and compares favorably to the industry average. Statements reflect a stable record of earnings over time and consistent profitability. Cash flow is strong relative to historical and projected debt service requirements. The borrower consistently adheres to the repayment schedules for both principal and interest. The borrower adheres to all loan covenants. Management (or individual) integrity and ability are outstanding.

 

RISK RATING 3 – GOOD

 

General: Asset quality and liquidity are strong, and debt capacity and coverage are good to above average. General financial trends are stable to favorable and financial and profitability ratios are consistent with industry peers. Management strength is apparent. The industry is average. Some modest elements of uncertainty may be present due to liquidity, margin and cash flow stability, asset of customer concentrations, dependence on one business type, or cyclical trends that may affect the borrower.

 

Specific: The financial statements are generally current, of adequate detail, and of good quality. Publication of statements is at least once annually but in most cases more frequent. Financial condition is good relative to the industry. The earnings record is stable and consistent, although modest year-to-year earnings may fluctuate more than for borrowers rated Excellent (1) or Strong (2). Cash flow may vary during the repayment of the loan but does not fall below debt service requirements. Historical profitability may be inconsistent but losses are typically non-existent or infrequent. Liquidity and leverage are at the industry average. The borrower consistently adheres to repayment schedules for both principal and interest, and adheres to all loan covenants. Any waivers are immaterial, and do not negatively impact the strength of the credit. Management (or individual) integrity and ability are sound. Depth and breadth of management is also sound.

 

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RISK RATING 4 – ACCEPTABLE

 

General: Asset quality and liquidity are good, and debt capacity and coverage are average to good. General financial trends are stable to favorable and financial and profitability ratios are consistent with industry peers. Management strength is apparent but may be limited to key positions. The industry is average. Some elements of uncertainty may be present due to liquidity, margin and cash flow stability, asset of customer concentrations, dependence on one business type, or cyclical trends that may affect the borrower. Adverse economic conditions may lead to declining trends.

 

Specific: The financial statements are generally current, of adequate detail, and of average quality. Publication of statements is at least once annually. Financial condition is average relative to the industry. The earnings record is satisfactory, although year-to-year earnings patterns may fluctuate more than for borrowers rated Good (3). Cash flow may vary during the repayment of the loan but does not fall below debt service requirements. Historical profitability may be inconsistent and may have losses in recent years. Liquidity and leverage may be below the industry average, and the borrower may be highly leveraged. The borrower consistently adheres to repayment schedules for both principal and interest, and adheres to all loan covenants. Any waivers are immaterial, and do not negatively impact the strength of the credit. Management (or individual) integrity and ability are sound. Depth and breadth of management is also sound.

 

RISK RATING 5 – WATCH

 

General: Loans in this category are considered to be acceptable credit quality, but contain greater credit risk than Risk Rating 4 loans due to weak balance sheets, marginal earnings or cash flow, lack of financial information, weakening markets, insufficient or questionable collateral coverage, or other uncertainties. These loans warrant a higher than average level of monitoring to ensure that potential weaknesses do not emerge. The level of risk in a Watch loan is within acceptable underwriting guidelines so long as the loan is given the proper level of management supervision.

 

Specific: The financial statements may be missing, outdated, of poor quality, or lacking in important details. Financial condition is below the industry average. The borrower may be experiencing negative trends and/or erratic or unstable financial performance. The borrower may have suffered a loss in a recent period; however, losses have not been of the magnitude to have adversely affected the balance sheet. The borrower generally adheres to repayment schedules for principal and consistently for interest. Cash flow from primary sources has generally been adequate but, if existing trends continue may not be adequate to meet projected debt service requirements in the future. The borrower may have violated one or more financial or other covenants, but such has not materially impacted financial condition or performance. Industry outlook may be unfavorable. The integrity and quality of management remains good; however, management depth may be limited.

 

RISK RATING 6 – SPECIAL MENTION

 

General: Assets in this category have potential weaknesses that deserve the Bank’s close attention. If potential weaknesses are left unchecked or uncorrected, they may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or inadequately protect the Bank’s credit position at some future date. These assets pose elevated risk, but their weakness does not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

 

Specific: Borrowers may be experiencing adverse operating trends (declining revenues or margins) or an ill-proportioned balance sheet (increasing inventory without an increase in sales, high leverage, tight liquidity). Adverse economic or market conditions, such as interest rate increases or the entry of a new competitor, may also support a Special Mention (6) rating. Nonfinancial reasons for rating a credit Special Mention (6) include management problems, pending litigation, an

 

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ineffective loan agreement or other material structural weaknesses, and any other significant deviation from prudent lending practices.

 

RISK RATING 7 – SUBSTANDARD

 

General: Assets in this category are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. These assets have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the timely liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Specific: Substandard assets have a high probability of payment default, or they have other well-defined weaknesses. The financial statements may be missing, seriously outdated, of poor quality, or lacking in important details. Financial condition is less than satisfactory. The borrower is experiencing negative trends and material losses. The primary source of cash flow is inadequate to meet current debt service requirements, and unless present conditions improve is potentially inadequate to meet projected debt service requirements. The borrower may have reached the point of employing its secondary source of cash flow. The borrower inconsistently adheres to repayment schedules for either principal or interest. The borrower may have violated one or more financial or other covenants, reflecting unsatisfactory liquidity and/or capitalization. Either the integrity or the ability of management may be in question. For some Substandard (7) assets, the likelihood of full collection of interest and principal may be in doubt; such assets should be placed on nonaccrual.

 

RISK RATING 8 – DOUBTFUL

 

General: Assets in this category have all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

Specific: An asset in this category has a high probability of total or substantial loss, but because of specific pending events that may strengthen the asset, its classification as loss is deferred. Doubtful borrowers are usually in default, lack adequate liquidity and capital, and lack the resources necessary to remain an operating entity. Pending events can include mergers, acquisitions, liquidations, capital injections, and the perfection of liens on additional collateral, the valuation of collateral and refinancing. Generally, pending events should be resolved within a relatively short period and the ratings will be adjusted based on new information. Because of high probability of loss, nonaccrual accounting treatment is required for Doubtful (8) assets.

 

RISK RATING 9 – LOSS

 

General: Assets in this category are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be obtained in the future.

 

Specific: With Loss (9) assets, the underlying borrowers are often in bankruptcy, have formally suspended debt repayments, or have otherwise ceased normal business operations. Once an asset is classified Loss (9), there is little prospect of collecting either its principal or interest. Losses are to be recorded in the period an obligation becomes uncollectable.

 

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The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of September 30, 2015:

 

   Residential   Commercial   Construction   Commercial   Warehouse             
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Land   and Industrial   Line   Home Equity   Consumer   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
                                 
Pass (1-5)  $44,233,257   $32,386,594   $2,120,297   $7,360,460   $10,000,000   $9,036,190   $1,065,147   $106,201,945 
Special Mention (6)   -    1,732,016    -    -    -    -    -    1,732,016 
Substandard (7)   727,445    1,367,654    34,306    -    -    -    -    2,129,405 
Doubtful (8)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Loss (9)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
                                         
  Total  $44,960,702   $35,486,264   $2,154,603   $7,360,460   $10,000,000   $9,036,190   $1,065,147   $110,063,366 

 

The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of December 31, 2014:

 

   Residential   Commercial   Construction   Commercial   Warehouse             
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Land   and Industrial   Line   Home Equity   Consumer   Total 
                                 
Pass (1-5)  $44,618,696   $25,726,754   $1,344,107   $5,536,805   $-   $9,321,255   $883,864   $87,431,481 
Special Mention (6)   -    219,157    -    -    -    -    -    219,157 
Substandard (7)   734,903    1,962,751    179,174    -    -    10,353    -    2,887,181 
Doubtful (8)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Loss (9)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
                                         
  Total  $45,353,599   $27,908,662   $1,523,281   $5,536,805   $-   $9,331,608   $883,864   $90,537,819 

 

The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis as of September 30, 2015:

 

                           Total Loans > 
   30-59 Days   60-89 Days   Greater Than   Total       Total   90 Days & 
   Past Due   Past Due   90 Days   Past Due   Current   Loans   Accruimg 
   (Unaudited) 
                             
Residential 1-4 family  $751,115   $108,486   $727,445   $1,587,046   $43,373,656   $44,960,702   $- 
Commercial real estate   -    -    -    -    35,486,264    35,486,264    - 
Construction and land   -    1,553    34,306    35,859    2,118,744    2,154,603    - 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    -    7,360,460    7,360,460    - 
Warehouse Line   -    -    -    -    10,000,000    10,000,000    - 
Home equity   162,214    56,848    -    219,062    8,817,128    9,036,190    - 
Other consumer   3,680    -    -    3,680    1,061,467    1,065,147    - 
                                    
   $917,009   $166,887   $761,751   $1,845,647   $108,217,719   $110,063,366   $- 

 

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The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis as of December 31, 2014:

 

                           Total Loans > 
   30-59 Days   60-89 Days   Greater Than   Total       Total   90 Days & 
   Past Due   Past Due   90 Days   Past Due   Current   Loans   Accruimg 
   (Unaudited) 
                             
Residential 1-4 family  $1,147,797   $557,817   $734,903   $2,440,517   $42,913,082   $45,353,599   $- 
Commercial real estate   11,782         -    11,782    27,896,880    27,908,662    - 
Construction and land   27,817    -    21,972    49,789    1,473,492    1,523,281    - 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    -    5,536,805    5,536,805    - 
Warehouse Line   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity   54,224    25,601    10,353    90,178    9,241,430    9,331,608    - 
Other consumer   -    6,057    -    6,057    877,807    883,864    - 
                                    
   $1,241,620   $589,475   $767,228   $2,598,323   $87,939,496   $90,537,819   $- 

 

The following table presents the Company’s nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. This table excludes performing troubled debt restructurings.

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Residential 1-4 family  $1,538,572   $1,397,529 
Commercial real estate   10,067    729,032 
Construction and land   35,859    49,789 
Commercial and industrial   -    - 
Warehouse Line   -    - 
Home equity   48,559    76,937 
Other consumer   -    - 
           
   $1,633,057   $2,253,287 

 

A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans but also include loans modified in troubled debt restructurings.

 

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The following table presents impaired loans and specific valuation allowance based on class level at September 30, 2015:

 

   Residential   Commercial   Construction   Commercial   Warehouse         
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Land   and Industrial   Line   Home Equity   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
Impaired loans without a specific allowance:                                   
Recorded investment  $837,193   $276,836   $57,240   $-   $-   $79,097   $1,250,366 
Unpaid principal balance   906,464    276,836    57,240    -    -    79,097    1,319,637 
                                    
Impaired loans with a specific allowance:                                   
Recorded investment   1,525,985    10,066    35,860    -    -    48,560    1,620,471 
Unpaid principal balance   1,586,078    11,387    39,239    -    -    50,249    1,686,953 
Specific allowance   14,440    161    304    -    -    277    15,182 
                                    
Total impaired loans:                                   
Recorded investment   2,363,178    286,902    93,100    -    -    127,657    2,870,837 
Unpaid principal balance   2,492,542    288,223    96,479    -    -    129,346    3,006,590 
Specific allowance   14,440    161    304    -    -    277    15,182 

 

The following table presents average impaired loans based on class level for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

  

   Residential   Commercial   Construction   Commercial   Warehouse       
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Land   and Industrial   Line   Home Equity   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans for the three months ended September 30, 2015  $2,317,506   $287,989   $95,764   $-   $-   $121,496   $2,822,755 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans for the three months ended September 30, 2014   2,143,289    1,057,206    333,095    -    -    128,325    3,661,915 

  

   Residential   Commercial   Construction   Commercial   Warehouse         
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Land   and Industrial   Line   Home Equity   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2015  $2,286,919   $292,505   $135,334   $-   $-   $133,985   $2,848,743 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2014   2,165,843    1,091,228    339,569    -    -    130,941    3,727,581 

 

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The following table presents impaired loans and specific valuation allowance based on class level at December 31, 2014:

  

   Residential   Commercial   Construction   Commercial   Warehouse         
   1-4 Family   Real Estate   and Land   and Industrial   Line   Home Equity   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
Impaired loans without a specific allowance:                                   
Recorded investment  $1,396,878   $1,003,575   $290,956   $-   $-   $86,296   $2,777,705 
Unpaid principal balance   1,475,218    1,121,615    304,827    -    -    92,277    2,993,937 
                                    
Impaired loans with a specific allowance:                                   
Recorded investment   1,330,834    11,782    49,790    -    -    66,583    1,458,989 
Unpaid principal balance   1,373,484    12,700    56,120    -    -    69,627    1,511,931 
Specific allowance   16,325    46    598    -    -    533    17,502 
                                    
Total impaired loans:                                   
Recorded investment   2,727,712    1,015,357    340,746    -    -    152,879    4,236,694 
Unpaid principal balance   2,848,702    1,134,315    360,947    -    -    161,904    4,505,868 
Specific allowance   16,325    46    598    -    -    533    17,502 

 

Interest income of $10,777, $32,296, $20,789, $46,657 and $61,499 was recognized on impaired loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and September 30, 2014 (unaudited) and for year-end December 31, 2014, respectively.

 

At September 30, 2015, the Company had loans that were modified in troubled debt restructurings and impaired. The modification of terms of such loans included one or a combination of the following: an extension of maturity, a reduction of the stated interest rate or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan.

 

The following table presents information regarding troubled debt restructurings by class for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

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Newly classified troubled debt restructurings:

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2015   Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 
       Pre-   Post       Pre-   Post 
       Modification   Modification       Modification   Modification 
   Number   Recorded   Recorded   Number   Recorded   Recorded 
   of Loans   Balance   Balance   of Loans   Balance   Balance 
   (Unaudited) 
                         
Residential 1-4 family   -   $-   $-    1   $263,518   $263,518 
Commercial real estate   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Construction and land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Warehouse Line   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Other consumer   -    -    -    -    -    - 
                               
    -   $-   $-    1   $263,518   $263,518 

 

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 
       Pre-   Post       Pre-   Post 
       Modification   Modification       Modification   Modification 
   Number   Recorded   Recorded   Number   Recorded   Recorded 
   of Loans   Balance   Balance   of Loans   Balance   Balance 
   (Unaudited) 
                         
Residential 1-4 family   -   $-   $-    2   $324,518   $324,518 
Commercial real estate   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Construction and land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Warehouse Line   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Other consumer   -    -    -    -    -    - 
                               
    -   $-   $-    2   $324,518   $324,518 

 

The troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $0 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and $2,063 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Charge offs resulted of $0 for three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and $0 for three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

Newly restructured loans by type of modification:

 

   Interest         Total 
   Only   Term   Combination   Modification 
   (Unaudited) 
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015:                
                     
Residential 1-4 family  $-   $-   $-   $- 
Commercial real estate   -    -    -    - 
Construction and land   -    -    -    - 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    - 
Warehouse Line   -    -    -    - 
Home equity   -    -    -    - 
Other consumer   -    -    -    - 
                     
   $-   $-   $-   $- 

 

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    Interest           Total  
    Only   Term   Combination   Modification  
  (Unaudited)  
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014:                  
                   
Residential 1-4 family    $                   -    $                  -    $      263,518    $      263,518  
Commercial real estate                         -                        -                        -                        -  
Construction and land                         -                        -                        -                        -  
Commercial and industrial                         -                        -                        -                        -  
Home equity                         -                        -                        -                        -  
Other consumer                         -                        -                        -                        -  
                   
     $                  -       $                 -       $      263,518    $      263,518  

 

   Interest           Total 
   Only   Term   Combination   Modification 
   (Unaudited) 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014:               
                     
Residential 1-4 family  $-   $61,000   $263,518   $324,518 
Commercial real estate   -    -    -    - 
Construction and land   -    -    -    - 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    - 
Home equity   -    -    -    - 
Other consumer   -    -    -    - 
                     
   $-   $61,000   $263,518   $324,518 

 

Troubled debt restructurings modified in the past 12 months that subsequently defaulted:

 

   September 30, 2015   September 30, 2014 
   Number of   Recorded   Number of   Recorded 
   Loans   Balance   Loans   Balance 
   (Unaudited) 
                 
Residential 1-4 family   -   $-    -   $- 
Commercial real estate   -    -    1    214,736 
Construction and land   -    -    -    - 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    - 
Home equity   -    -    -    - 
Other consumer   -    -    -    - 
                     
    -   $-   $1   $214,736 

 

At September 30, 2015, the Company held no residential real estate as foreclosed property. Also, at September 30, 2015, there were no consumer mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdictions.

 

Note 6: Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

 

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

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Recurring Measurements

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and for the year end December 31, 2014:

  

   September 30, 2015 
   Fair Value Measurements Using 
       Quoted Prices in   Significant     
       Active Markets   Other   Significant 
       for Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
   Fair   Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
Assets  Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
   (Unaudited) 
Available-for-sale securities:                    
U.S. Government and federal agency  $4,960,452   $-   $4,960,452   $- 
State and political subdivisions   2,571,141    -    2,571,141    - 
Mortgage-backed - GSE residential   2,758,785         2,758,785      
Collateralized mortgage obligations-GSE   746,934    -    746,934    - 
Mortgage servicing rights   91,470    -    -    91,470 

 

   December 31, 2014 
   Fair Value Measurements Using 
       Quoted Prices in   Significant     
       Active Markets   Other   Significant 
       for Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
   Fair   Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
Assets  Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
   (Unaudited) 
Available-for-sale securities:                    
U.S. Government and federal agency  $4,939,830   $-   $4,939,830   $- 
State and political subdivisions   3,361,085    -    3,361,085    - 
Mortgage-backed - GSE residential   3,384,002         3,384,002      
Collateralized mortgage obligations-GSE   1,033,148    -    1,033,148    - 
Mortgage servicing rights   114,193    -    -    114,193 

 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2014. For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.

 

Available-for-Sale Securities

 

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independently sourced market parameters, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows. Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy including U.S. Government and federal agency, state and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage debt obligations.

 

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In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. The Company has no securities classified as Level 3.

 

Mortgage Servicing Rights

 

Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, fair value is estimated using discounted cash flow models having significant inputs of discount rate, prepayment speed and default rate. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

 

Mortgage servicing rights are tested for impairment on a quarterly basis. The Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office contracts with a pricing specialist to generate fair value estimates on at least a quarterly basis. The CFO’s office challenges the reasonableness of the assumptions used and reviews the methodology to ensure the estimated fair value complies with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States.

 

Level 3 Reconciliation

 

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheets using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:

 

   Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   (Unaudited) 
                 
Balance, beginning of period  $100,170   $136,282   $114,193   $148,171 
Total changes in fair value included in earnings   (8,700)   (10,826)   (22,723)   (22,715)
                     
Balance, end of period  $91,470   $125,456   $91,470   $125,456 

 

Nonrecurring Measurements

 

The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014:

 

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   Fair Value Measurements Using 
       Quoted Prices in   Significant     
       Active Markets   Other   Significant 
       for Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
   Fair   Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
Assets  Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
     
September 30, 2015 (Unaudited)                    
                     
Other real estate owned  $202,100   $-   $-   $202,100 
Collateral-dependent impaired loans,   1,605,289    -    -    1,605,289 
Net of ALLL                    
                     
December 31, 2014                    
                     
Other real estate owned  $190,000   $-   $-   $190,000 
Collateral-dependent impaired loans,   1,441,487    -    -    1,441,487 
Net of ALLL                    

 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

 

Other real estate owned (OREO) is carried at the lower of fair value at acquisition date or current estimated fair value, less estimated cost to sell when the real estate is acquired. Estimated fair value of OREO is based on appraisals or evaluations. OREO is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Appraisals of OREO are obtained when the real estate is acquired and subsequently as deemed necessary by the CFO’s office. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by the CFO’s office. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management.

 

Collateral-dependent Impaired Loans, Net of ALLL

 

The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans is based on the appraised fair value of the collateral, less estimated cost to sell. Collateral-dependent impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

The Company considers the appraisal or evaluation as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value. Appraisals of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary by the CFO’s office. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by the CFO’s office. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. The appraised values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral. These discounts and estimates are developed by the CFO’s office by comparison to historical results.

 

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Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs

 

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements:

 

       Valuation     Weighted
   Fair Value   Technique  Unobservable Inputs  Average
              
At September 30, 2015 (Unaudited):          
               
Other real estate owned  $202,100   Market comparable properties  Comparability  adjustment (%)  Not available
               
Collateral-dependent impaired loans   1,605,289   Market comparable properties  Marketability discount  10% - 15% (12%)
               
Mortgage servicing rights   91,470   Discounted  cash flow  Constant prepayment rate  7.50%-18% (10.8%)
           Probability of default  1% - 8% (4.2%)
           Discount rate  5.8% - 14% (9.5%)
               
At December 31, 2014              
               
Other real estate owned  $190,000   Market comparable properties  Comparability  adjustment (%)  Not available
               
Collateral-dependent impaired loans   1,441,487   Market comparable properties  Marketability discount  10% - 15% (12%)
               
Mortgage servicing rights   114,193   Discounted  cash flow  Constant prepayment rate  8.50%-16% (11.2%)
           Probability of default  1% - 8% (2.1%)
           Discount rate  7.6% - 13% (10.4%)

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The following tables present estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

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   Fair Value Measurements Using 
       Quoted Prices in   Significant     
       Active Markets   Other   Significant 
       for Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
   Carrying   Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Amount   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
   (Unaudited) 
At September 30, 2015:                    
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,402,685   $5,402,685   $-   $- 
FHLB Stock   686,200    -    686,200    - 
Loans held for sale   541,621    -    541,621      
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses   109,025,154    -    -    109,567,000 
Accrued interest receivable   320,077    -    320,077    - 
Mortgage servicing rights   318,707    -    -    563,892 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits   103,768,757    13,131,493    90,760,264    - 
FHLB advances   14,000,000    -    14,123,000    - 
Accrued interest payable   45,308    -    45,308    - 

 

   Fair Value Measurements Using 
       Quoted Prices in   Significant     
       Active Markets   Other   Significant 
       for Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
   Carrying   Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Amount   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
At December 31, 2014:                    
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $13,444,597   $13,444,597   $-   $- 
FHLB Stock   1,078,900    -    1,078,900    - 
Loans held for sale   48,300    -    48,300    - 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses   89,479,525    -    -    89,756,000 
Accrued interest receivable   302,777    -    302,777    - 
Mortgage servicing rights   317,912    -    -    526,647 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits   98,493,112    11,730,674    86,842,438    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   10,000,000    -    10,098,000    - 
Accrued interest payable   6,256    -    6,256    - 

 

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

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

 

Loans Held for Sale

 

The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the insignificant time between origination and date of sale. The carrying amount is the amount funded and accrued interest.

 

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Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar notes would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. The market rates used are based on current rates the Bank would impose for similar loans and reflect a market participant assumption about risks associated with nonperformance, illiquidity, and the structure and term of the loans along with local economic and market conditions.

 

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

 

The carrying amount approximates fair value. The carrying amount is determined using the interest rate, balance and last payment date.

 

Deposits

 

Fair value of term deposits is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates of similar deposits with similar maturities. The market rates used were obtained from a knowledgeable independent third party and reviewed by the Bank. The rates were the average of current rates offered by local competitors of the Bank.

 

The estimated fair value of demand, savings and money market deposits is the book value since rates are regularly adjusted to market rates and amounts are payable on demand at the reporting date.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

 

Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates of similar advances with similar maturities. These rates were obtained from current rates offered by the FHLB.

 

Note 7: Accounting Developments

 

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)

 

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-04 “Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure,” is to reduce diversity by clarifying when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. An entity can elect to adopt the amendments using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Early adoption was permitted. The adoption of this guidance did have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, “Transfers and Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financing, and Disclosures.” The amendments in this update require entities to account for repurchase-to-maturity transactions as secured borrowings (rather than as sales with forward repurchase agreements), eliminates accounting guidance on linking repurchase financing transactions, and expands disclosure requirements related to certain transfers of financial assets that are accounted for as sales and certain transfers, such as repos, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions, accounted for as secured borrowings. The amendments in ASU 2014-11 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The amendments must present changes in accounting for transactions outstanding on the effective date as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The adoption of this guidance did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-14, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure,”  The amendments in this ASU require that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if (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. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The amendments in this ASU were effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual period, beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Note 8: Earnings Per Share

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2015   September 30, 2015 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Net Income  $ 19,476     $ 61,625  
           
Shares outstanding for basic EPS:          
           
Average shares outstanding   667,898    667,898 
Less:  Average unearned ESOP shares   50,043    50,572 
    617,855    617,326 
Additional dilutive shares   -    - 
           
Shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS   617,855    617,326 
           
Basic and diluted earnings per share  $0.03   $0.10 

 

    Three Months Ended
September 30, 2014
    Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
 
    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited) 
           
Net Income   $ (178,022 )   $ (599,916 )
           
Shares outstanding for basic EPS:          
           
Average shares outstanding   667,898    631,200 
Less:  Average unearned ESOP shares   52,180    49,774 
    615,718    581,426 
Additional dilutive shares   -    - 
           
Shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS   615,718    581,426 
           
           
Basic and diluted earnings per share  $(0.29)  $(1.03)
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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

General

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations at and for three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company on a consolidated basis. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing on Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “intend,” “target” and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

·statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;

 

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

 

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

 

·estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

 

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

 

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

 

·our ability to manage our operations under the current adverse economic conditions nationally and in our market area;

 

·adverse changes in the financial industry, securities, credit and national local real estate markets (including real estate values);

 

·significant increases in our loan losses, including as a result of our inability to resolve classified and non-performing assets or reduce risks associated with our loans, and management’s assumptions in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;

 

·credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses;

 

·the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuations;

 

·competition among depository and other financial institutions;

 

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·our success in increasing our one- to four-family, commercial and industrial and consumer lending, and selling one- to four-family loans in the secondary market;

 

·our ability to attract and maintain deposits and our success in introducing new financial products;

 

·our ability to improve our asset quality even as we increase our commercial and industrial and consumer lending;

 

·changes in interest rates generally, including changes in the relative differences between short term and long term interest rates and in deposit interest rates, that may affect our net interest margin and funding sources;

 

·fluctuations in the demand for loans, which may be affected by the number of unsold homes, land and other properties in our market areas and by declines in the value of real estate in our market area;

 

·technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected;

 

·changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

 

·declines in the yield on our assets resulting from the current low interest rate environment;

 

·risks related to a high concentration of loans secured by real estate located in our market area;

 

·the results of examinations by our regulators, including the possibility that our regulators may, among other things, require us to increase our reserve for loan losses, write down assets, change our regulatory capital position, limit our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, or prohibit us from paying dividends, which could adversely affect our dividends and earnings;

 

·changes in the level of government support of housing finance;

 

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

 

·changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including the Dodd-Frank Act and the JOBS Act, which could result in, among other things, increased deposit insurance premiums and assessments, capital requirements, regulatory fees and compliance costs, particularly the new capital regulations, and the resources we have available to address such changes;

 

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

 

·changes in our compensation and benefit plans, and our ability to retain key members of our senior management team and to address staffing needs in response to product demand or to implement our strategic plans;

 

·loan delinquencies and changes in the underlying cash flows of our borrowers;

 

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·our ability to control costs and expense, particularly those associated with operating as a publicly traded company;

 

·the failure or security breaches of computer systems on which we depend;

 

·the ability of key third-party service providers to perform their obligations to us;

 

·changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own; and

 

·other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and operational factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

There are no material changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Branch Sale

 

We completed the sale of the Decatur office on January 24, 2014. In connection with the sale of the Decatur office, our deposits decreased by approximately $13.3 million, including $8.4 million of core deposits (which we define to include demand deposit, money market and savings accounts) and $4.9 million of certificates of deposit.  We retained all loans associated with the Decatur office.  We funded the assumption of deposits by the purchaser with $3.0 million of cash on hand and $10.0 million of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (“FHLB-Indianapolis”).

 

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

 

Total Assets. Total assets increased by $9.5 million, or 7.8%, to $131.8 million at September 30, 2015 from $122.3 million at December 31, 2014. The increase was primarily the result of increases in loans and loans held for sale loans of $19.5 million and $493,000, respectively. This is partially offset by decreases in cash and cash equivalents of $8.0 million and available-for-sale securities of $1.7 million.

 

Net Loans. Net loans increased by $19.5 million, or 21.8%, to $109.0 million at September 30, 2015 from $89.5 million at December 31, 2014. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, one-to- four family residential real estate loans decreased $393,000, or 0.9%, to $45.0 million at September 30, 2015 from $45.4 million at December 31, 2014; commercial real estate loans increased $7.6 million or 27.2%, to $35.5 million from $27.9 million; construction and land loans increased $631,000, or 41.4%, to $2.2 million from $1.5 million; commercial and industrial loans increased $1.8 million or 32.9%, to $7.4 million to from $5.5 million; warehouse line increased $10.0 million or 100% from $0 at December 31, 2014 and consumer loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit, decreased $114,000, or 1.1%, to $10.1 million from $10.2 million. The increase in commercial real estate is the result of new customer relationships being established. The increase in construction and land is due to new residential home construction projects. The increase in the warehouse line is due to the new volume received through a participation with another financial institution. These are 1-4 family residential loans that are held in the portfolio until they are funded by a third-party. The decreases in the remaining loan classes reflect repayments in excess of originations, and loan sales of refinanced loans.

 

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Investment Securities. Investment securities available for sale decreased $1.7 million, or 13.2%, to $11.0 million at September 30, 2015. Mortgage-backed securities including collateralized mortgage obligations, decreased $625,000, or 18.5%, to $2.7 million at September 30, 2015 from $3.4 million at December 31, 2014, and states and political subdivision securities decreased $790,000, or 23.5%, to $2.6 million at September 30, 2015 from $3.4 million at December 31, 2014. U.S. government and federal agency securities increased $21,000, or 0.4%, to $5.0 million at September 30, 2015 from $4.9 million at December 31, 2014. There were no securities purchased during the third quarter of 2015. Net unrealized gains on securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) increased by $53,949 to an unrealized gain of $37,189 at September 30, 2015 compared to an unrealized loss of $16,700 at December 31, 2014. At September 30, 2015, investment securities classified as available-for-sale consisted entirely of government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities, government-sponsored debentures, state and political subdivision securities, and U.S. government and agency securities with a focus on suitable government-sponsored securities to augment risk-based capital.

 

Real Estate Owned and Other Repossessed Assets. Real estate owned and held for sale decreased $205,000, or 43.9% to $262,100 at September 30, 2015 from $467,000 at December 31, 2014, as we sold $299,000 of foreclosed properties, there was one foreclosed non-performing loan for $99,000, a $4,900 recorded valuation adjustments, $15,947 in net loss on sales, and $15,680 in net gains on sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. At September 30, 2015 our real estate owned included one land development property, one residential lot property and one commercial real estate propery, the largest has a carrying value of $202,100.

 

Deposits. Deposits increased by $5.3 million, or 5.4%, to $103.8 million at September 30, 2015. Noninterest bearing increased $1.4 million or 11.9%, and interest-bearing deposits increased $3.9 million or 4.5% to $90.6 million at September 30, 2015 from $86.8 million at December 31, 2014.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and Other Liabilities. Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $4.0 million, or 40.0% to $14.0 million at September 30, 2015 from $10 million at December 31, 2014. The $4.0 million increase, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was due to loan growth. We partially funded the sale of the Decatur branch with $10.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances during the first quarter of 2014. Other liabilities, which include, interest and accounts payable, customer escrow balances, and accruals for items such as employee pension and medical plans, increased $73,000 or 13.3%, to $620,000 at September 30, 2015 from $548,000 at December 31, 2014.

 

Total Equity. Total equity increased $115,574 or 0.9%, to $13.4 million at September 30, 2015. Retained earnings increased $61,625 due to net income at September 30, 2015, as well as an increase of $54,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income due to unrecognized gains on investment securities.

 

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Delinquencies, Classified Assets and Non-Performing Assets

 

Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth our loan delinquencies, including non-accrual loans, by type and amount at the dates indicated.

 

   Loans Delinquent For         
   30-59 Days   60-89 Days   90 Days and Over   Total 
   Number   Amount   Number   Amount   Number   Amount   Number   Amount 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
At September 30, 2015 (unaudited)                                        
Real estate loans:                                        
One- to four-family residential   10   $751    4   $108    11   $728    25   $1,587 
Commercial real estate   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Construction and land   -    -    1    2    2    34    3    36 
Total real estate   10    751    5    110    13    762    28    1,623 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Warehouse Line   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer loans:   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Home equity loans and lines of credit   5    162    3    57    -    -    8    219 
Other consumer   1    4    -    -    -    -    1    4 
Total consumer   6    166    3    57    -    -    9    223 
Total loans   16   $917    8   $167    13   $762    37   $1,846 
                                         
At December 31, 2014                                        
Real estate loans:                                        
One- to four-family residential   14   $1,148    5   $558    11   $735    30   $2,441 
Commercial real estate   1    12    -    -    -    -    1    12 
Construction and land   1    28    -    -    2    22    3    50 
Total real estate   16    1,188    5    558    13    757    34    2,503 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer loans:                                        
Home equity loans and lines of credit   6    54    2    25    1    10    9    89 
Other consumer   -    -    1    6    -    -    1    6 
Total consumer   6    54    3    31    1    10    10    95 
Total loans   22   $1,242    8   $589    14   $767    44   $2,598 

 

The decrease in delinquent loans at September 30, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 was primarily attributable to loans that were paid off or brought to a current status.

 

Classified Assets. The following table sets forth our amounts of classified assets as of the dates indicated. Amounts shown at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 include approximately $1.6 million and $2.9 million of nonperforming loans, respectively. The related specific valuation allowance in the allowance for loan losses for such nonperforming loans was $15,182 and $17,502 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

 

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   At September 30,   At December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
   (Unaudited)     
Classifed assets:          
Substandard loans (1)  $2,129   $2,887 
Doubtful loans   -    - 
Loss loans   -    - 
Real estate owned and other        - 
Real estate owned and other repossessed assets (2)   262    467 
Total classified assets  $2,391   $3,354 

 

 

(1) Includes non-accruing loans that are more than 90 days past due.

 

The decrease in classified assets to $2.4 million at September 30, 2015 from $3.4 million at December 31, 2014 is the continuation of a trend of declining classified assets that has been ongoing since 2009. This decrease was primarily due to the enhanced review of our nonperforming assets, which resulted in charge-offs of $81,000 and losses on sales of real estate owned as well as loans paying off. The largest component of classified loans is commercial real estate loans which totaled $1.4 million, or 64.2% of our total classified loans, at September 30, 2015. Our largest classified loan relationship, was a commercial real estate relationship totaling $577,000 at September 30, 2015.

 

Non-Performing Assets. The following table sets forth information regarding our non-performing assets and troubled debt restructurings at the dates indicated. The information reflects net charge-offs but not specific reserves. Troubled debt restructurings are loans where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and for which either a portion of interest or principal has been forgiven or an extension of term granted, or the terms of which have been modified to reflect interest rates materially less than current market rates.

 

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   At September 30,   At December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Non-accrual loans:          
Real estate loans:          
One- to four-family residential  $1,539   $1,811 
Commercial real estate   10    729 
Construction and land   36    207 
Total real estate   1,585    2,747 
Commercial and industrial   -    - 
Warehouse line   -    - 
Consumer loans:          
Home equity loans and lines of credit   48    151 
Other consumer   -    - 
Total consumer   48    151 
Total loans   1,633    2,898 
           
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:          
Real estate loans:          
One- to four-family residential   -    - 
Commercial real estate   -    - 
Construction and land   -    - 
Total real estate   -    - 
Commercial and industrial   -    - 
Warehouse line   -    - 
Consumer loans:          
Home equity loans and lines of credit   -    - 
Other consumer   -    - 
Total consumer   -    - 
Total loans   -    - 
           
Total non-performing loans   1,633    2,898 
           
Real estate owned and other repossessed assets:          
Real estate loans:          
One- to four-family residential   -    - 
Commercial real estate   202    397 
Construction and land   60    70 
Total real estate   262    467 
Commercial and industrial   -    - 
Consumer loans:          
Home equity loans and lines of credit   -    - 
Other consumer   -    - 
Total consumer   -    - 
Total real estate owned before loans in redemption   262    467 
Loans in redemption (1)   -    - 
Total real estate owned and other repossessed assets   262    467 
           
Total non-performing assets  $1,895   $3,365 

 

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   At September 30,   At December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
   (Unaudited)     
Troubled debt restructurings:          
Real estate loans:          
One- to four-family residential  $965   $916 
Commercial real estate   277    286 
Construction and land   57    134 
Total real estate   1,299    1,336 
Commercial and industrial   -    - 
Consumer loans:          
Home equity loans and lines of credit   79    2 
Other consumer   -    - 
Total consumer   79    2 
Total loans  $1,378   $1,338 
           
Total non-performing loans and troubled debt restructurings  $3,011   $4,236 
           
Ratios:          
Non-performing loans to total loans   1.48%   3.20%
Non-performing assets to total assets   1.44%   2.75%
Non-performing assets and troubled debt restructurings to total assets   2.28%   3.46%

 

 

(1) Represents real estate that is subject to the redemption period under Michigan law.

 

Non-performing assets decreased to $1.9 million, or 1.44% of total assets, at September 30, 2015 from $3.4 million, or 2.75% of total assets, at December 31, 2014. Nonperforming commercial real estate loans decreased $719,000 to $10,000, or 0.6% of total non-performing loans, at September 30, 2015 from $729,000, or 25.2% of total non-performing loans at December 31, 2014. One-to four- family residential nonperforming loans decreased $272,000 to $1.5 million on September 30, 2015 from $1.8 million at December 31, 2014. Our largest non-performing loan relationship was a one-to-four family residential mortgage relationship totaling $240,000 at September 30, 2015.

 

Other Loans of Concern. At September 30, 2015, there were $1.7 million of loans designated by management as “special mention,” of which $1.1 million is related to one commercial real estate relationship at September 30, 2015 where there is information about possible credit problems of borrowers that caused management to have doubts about the ability of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms. Management continues to actively monitor the performance of these loans.

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

 

General. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2015 was $19,000, compared to net loss of $178,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, an increase of $197,000. The increase in earnings was primarily due to increases in net interest income, other non-interest income, and decreases in professional fees and other real estate expenses. The increase in non-interest income is a result of residential mortgage loan sales volume increasing due to new home sales which resulted in an

 

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increase in gains booked of $24,000. We also have a decline in occupancy and equipment expense for the Decatur branch sale that occurred on January 24, 2014.

 

Interest Income. Interest income increased $156,000, or 14.7 %, to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. This increase was primarily attributable to a $168,000 increase in interest and fee income on loans receivable. The average balance of loans during the three months ended September 30, 2015 increased $17.0 million to $106.6 million compared to $89.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, and the average yield on loans decreased by 8 basis points to 4.35% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from 4.43% for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The average balance of investment securities decreased $1.7 million to $11.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $13.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, while the average yield on investment securities increased by 3 basis point to 1.38% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from 1.35% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, resulting in income on securities decreasing.

 

Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased $18,000, or 15.3%, to $136,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $118,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Interest expense on deposit accounts increased $11,000, or 12.4%, to $100,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $89,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase was a result of $6.8 million, or 8.4%, in the average balance on deposits to $87.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $81.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.51% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 0.51% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, reflecting the current interest rate environment. The increase in deposits is in demand deposits of $8.5 million and $420,000 in certificates of deposit for the three months ended September 30, 2015. This was offset partially by declines of $1.8 million in money market accounts and $247,000 in savings for the three months ended September 30, 2015.

 

Interest expense on FHLB-Indianapolis advances increased $7,000 to $36,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $29,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The average balance of advances increased by $7.0 million to $17.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $10.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Borrowings increased $7.0 million to fund the loan growth activity for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Borrowing increased $10.0 million to fund the Decatur branch sale on January 24, 2014 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The average cost on the advances decreased 0.29% basis points to 0.82% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from 1.11% for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $137,000, or 14.5%, to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $943,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase reflected an increase in our interest rate spread to 3.33% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from 3.29% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, and an increase in our net interest margin to 3.41% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from 3.38% for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in our interest rate spread and net interest margin reflected primarily the increase in interest income in net loans and a flat yield paid on deposits.

 

Provision for Loan Losses. Based on our analysis of the factors described in “Critical Accounting Policies—Allowance for Loan Losses,” we recorded a provision for loan losses of $30,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The additional provision for loan losses was needed because of the increase in outstanding loan balances during the three months ended September 30, 2015. The allowance for loan losses was $1.1 million, or .96% of total loans, at September 30, 2015, compared to $1.1 million, or 1.16% of total loans, at September 30, 2014. Total nonperforming loans were $1.6 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $2.5 million at September 30, 2014. As a percentage of nonperforming loans, the allowance for loan losses was 64.5% at September 30, 2015 compared to 42.5% at September 30, 2014. At September 30,

 

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2015, $762,000 of the $1.6 million in nonperforming loans were contractually current, compared to $1.6 million of $2.5 million at September 30, 2014.

 

The allowance for loan losses reflects the estimate we believe to be appropriate to cover incurred probable losses which were inherent in the loan portfolio at September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014. While we believe the estimates and assumptions used in our determination of the adequacy of the allowance are reasonable, such estimates and assumptions could be proven incorrect in the future, and the actual amount of future provisions may exceed the amount of past provisions, and the increase in future provisions that may be required may adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, bank regulatory agencies periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require an increase in the provision for possible loan losses or the recognition of further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of management.

 

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $28,000, or 13.4%, to $237,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $209,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $24,000 in income from mortgage banking activities, which includes gains on sale of loans and changes in the value of mortgage servicing rights. Gains on sale of loans increased as originations, particularly on new home purchases, increased during the period.

 

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense decreased $63,000, or 4.7%, to $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease is primarily reflected a decrease in professional fees of $31,000 due to the leveling off of expenses associated with becoming a public company as well as legal expenses associated with non-performing loans. Other real estate decreased $28,000 as a result of less properties being held and a decrease in FDIC insurance premiums of $15,000. These were partially offset by an increase in salaries and employee benefit cost of $28,000. At this time, we do not expect any reductions in non-interest expenses related to our participation in the defined benefit plan because of the continued participation in the plan.

 

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Average Balances and Yields. The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of net deferred costs, discounts and premiums that are accreted to interest income.

 

   For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
   Average           Average         
   Outstanding       Yield/Rate   Outstanding       Yield/Rate 
   Balance   Interest   (1)   Balance   Interest   (1) 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans  $106,570   $1,168    4.35%  $89,553   $1,000    4.43%
Investment securities   11,538    40    1.38    13,257    45    1.35 
Other interest-earning assets (2)   7,540    8    0.47    8,008    16    0.01 
Total interst-earning assets   125,648    1,216    3.84    110,818    1,061    3.80 
Noninterest-earning assets   8,248              7,207           
Allowance for loan losses   (1,038)             (1,080)          
Total assets  $132,858             $116,945           
                               
Interest-earning liabilities:                              
Demand deposits  $25,477    21    0.33%  $17,024    9    0.21
Money market accounts   20,009    15    0.30    21,796    16    0.29 
Savings accounts   14,662    7    0.19    14,909    8    0.22 
Certificates of deposit   27,792    57    0.81    27,372    56    0.81 
Total deposits   87,940    100    0.45    81,101    89    0.44 
                               
FHLB-Indianapolis advances   17,387    36    0.82    10,402    29    1.11 
Total interest-bearing liabilities   105,327    136    0.51    91,503    118    0.51 
                               
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   14,373              12,039           
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities   754              855           
Total liabilities   120,454              104,397           
Equity   12,404              12,548           
Total liabilities and equity  $132,858             $116,945           
                               
Net interest income       $1,080             $943      
Net interest spread (3)             3.33%             3.29%
Net interest-earning assets (4)  $20,321             $19,315           
Net interest margin (5)             3.41%             3.38%
Average interest-earning assets to  interest-bearing liabilities             119.29%             121.11%

 

(1)Yield and rates are annualized.
(2)Consists of stock in the FHLB-Indianapolis and interest bearing deposits in other banks.
(3)Net interest spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

 

General. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $62,000, compared to net loss of $600,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, an increase of $662,000. The increase in earnings was primarily due to increases in net interest income, other non-interest income, and decreases in other real estate expense and professional fees. The increase in non-interest income is a result of residential mortgage loan sales volume increasing due to rate decreases which resulted in an increase in gains booked of $147,000. We also have a decline in occupancy and equipment expense due to the Decatur branch sale that occurred on January 24, 2014.

 

Interest Income. Interest income increased $427,000, or 13.6%, to $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This increase was primarily attributable to a $471,000 increase in interest and fee income on loans receivable. Approximately, $119,000 of interest income was collected on a paid off nonaccrual loan. The average balance of loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased $12.3 million to $100.4 million compared to $88.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and the average yield on loans increased by 9 basis points to 4.54% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from 4.45% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The average balance of investment securities decreased $2.2 million to $12.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $14.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, while the average yield on investment securities decreased by 3 basis point to 1.37% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from 1.40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, resulting in income on securities decreasing.

 

Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased $21,000, or 5.7%, to $392,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $371,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Interest expense on deposit accounts increased $3,000 or 1.0%, to $296,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $293,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. An increase of $4.4 million, or 5.3%, in the average balance of deposits to $87.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $83.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in deposits is in demand deposits of $8.7 million and $896,000 in savings for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. This was offset partially by declines of $3.1 million in money market accounts and $2.1 million in certificates of deposit for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

 

Interest expense on FHLB-Indianapolis advances increased $18,000 to $96,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $78,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The average balance of advances increased by $4.3 million to $13.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $9.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Borrowings increased to fund the loan growth activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Borrowing increased $10.0 million to fund the Decatur branch sale on January 24, 2014 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The average cost on the advances decreased 0.17% basis points to 0.94% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from 1.11% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $406,000, or 14.6%, to $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase reflected an increase in our interest rate spread to 3.40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from 3.24% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and an increase in net interest margin to 3.49% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from 3.33% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in our interest rate spread and net interest margin reflected primarily the increase in interest income in net loans and a decrease in interest expense on deposits and borrowings.

 

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Provision for Loan Losses. Based on our analysis of the factors described in “Critical Accounting Policies—Allowance for Loan Losses,” we recorded a provision for loan losses of $45,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. See “Comparison of Operating Results for Three Months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014”. “Provision for Loan Losses” for additional information as the reasons for changes are comparable.

 

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $148,000, or 26.9%, to $696,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $548,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $147,000 in income from mortgage banking activities, which includes gains on sale of loans and changes in the value of mortgage servicing rights. Gains on sale of loans increased as originations, particularly on new home purchases, increased during the period.

 

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense decreased $153,000, or 3.9%, to $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease is primarily reflected in a decrease of $38,000 in occupancy and equipment, a decrease in other real estate expenses of $42,000 and a decrease of $87,000 in professional fees. Occupancy and equipment decreased as a result of the Decatur branch sale on January 24, 2014. Professional fees declined due to the leveling off of expenses associated with becoming a public company as well as legal expenses associated with non-performing loans. Other real estate expenses decreased as a result of less properties being held. At this time, we do not expect any reductions in non-interest expenses related to our participation in the defined benefit plan because of the continued participation in the plan.

 

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Average Balances and Yields. The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of net deferred costs, discounts and premiums that are accreted to interest income.

 

   For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
   Average           Average         
   Outstanding       Yield/Rate   Outstanding       Yield/Rate 
   Balance   Interest   (1)   Balance   Interest   (1) 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans  $100,443   $3,407    4.54%  $88,178   $2,936    4.45
Investment securities   12,090    124    1.37    14,329    150    1.40 
Other interest-earning assets (2)   9,110    40    0.59    8,801    58    87.00 
Total interst-earning assets   121,643    3,571    3.92    111,308    3,144    3.78 
Noninterest-earning assets   7,154              7,491           
Allowance for loan losses   (1,056)             (1,107)          
Total assets  $127,741             $117,692           
                               
Interest-earning liabilities:                              
Demand deposits  $25,246    67    0.36%  $16,497    24    0.20%
Money market accounts   20,324    44    0.29    23,418    51    0.29 
Savings accounts   14,344    21    0.19    13,448    18    0.18 
Certificates of deposit   27,651    164    0.79    29,792    200    0.90 
Total deposits   87,565    296    0.45    83,155    293    0.47 
                               
FHLB-Indianapolis advances   13,664    96    0.94    9,333    78    1.11 
Total interest-bearing liabilities   101,229    392    0.52    92,488    371    0.54 
                               
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   13,505              12,649           
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities   753              1,022           
Total liabilities   115,487              106,159           
Equity   12,254              11,533           
Total liabilities and equity  $127,741             $117,692           
                               
Net interest income       $3,179             $2,773      
Net interest spread (3)             3.40%             3.24%
Net interest-earning assets (4)  $20,414             $18,820           
Net interest margin (5)             3.49%             3.33%
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities             120.17%             120.35%

 

(1)Yield and rates are annualized.
(2)Consists of stock in the FHLB-Indianapolis and interest bearing deposits in other banks.
(3)Net interest spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity describes our ability to meet the financial obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business. Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from the sale of loans, and proceeds from maturities and calls of securities. We also have the ability to borrow from the FHLB-Indianapolis. At September 30, 2015, we had the capacity to borrow approximately $5.2 million from the FHLB-Indianapolis and an additional $2.0 million on a line of credit with the FHLB-Indianapolis and United Bankers Bank. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $14.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively, outstanding in advances from the FHLB-Indianapolis.

 

While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period.

 

Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was $128,000 and ($274,000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities, which consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations, offset by principal collections on loan, proceeds from maturing securities and pay downs of mortgage-backed securities and the 2014 net payment on the sale of the branch, was $17.4 million and $13.3 million for nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, net cash provided by financing activities was $9.3 million and $10.5 million, which consisted primarily of the activity in deposit accounts, the Federal Home Loan Bank advances, and proceeds from the stock conversion.

 

We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.

 

At September 30, 2015, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements with a tier 1 leverage capital level of $12.5 million, or 9.46% of adjusted total assets, which is above the required level of $5.3 million, or 4.00%; the common equity tier 1 capital ratio of $12.5 million, or 13.86 %, which is above the required level of $4.1 million or 4.5% and the total capital ratio of $13.6 million, or 15.02% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $7.2 million, or 8.0%. We have opted-out of the accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) capital rule that went into effect on January 1, 2015. At December 31, 2014, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements with a tier 1 leverage capital level of $12.3 million, or 10.03% of adjusted total assets, which is above the required level of $6.1 million, or 5.00%; and total risk-based capital of $13.2 million, or 17.87% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $7.4 million, or 10.00%. Accordingly, the Bank was categorized as well capitalized at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification that would change our category.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involved, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customer’s

 

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request for funding and take the form of loan commitments, lines of credit and standby letters of credit.

 

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Quantitative and qualitative disclosures above market risk are not required by smaller reporting companies, such as the Company.

 

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

 

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2015. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

During the quarter ended September 30, 2015, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Part II – Other Information

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

 

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

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

 

Disclosure of risk factors is not required by smaller reporting companies, such as the Company.

 

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

 

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

 

(b)Not applicable.

 

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

 

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

 

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Not applicable.

 

Item 5.Other Information

 

Edgewater Bank is a federal savings bank. Edgewater Bank has applied to the appropriate state and federal regulators to convert its charter from a federal savings bank to a state bank chartered under the laws of the State of Michigan. In connection with those applications, Edgewater Bancorp, Inc. has applied to convert from a savings and loan holding company to a bank holding company. The proposed change in charter is subject to prior receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The proposed charter change, if it occurs, is not expected to result in any changes to the bank's products, services or operations.

 

Item 6.Exhibits

 

The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are included with this Form 10-Q and are listed on the “Index to Exhibits” immediately following the signatures.

 

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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.

 

    Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.
     
Date:  November 13, 2015   /s/ Richard E. Dyer
    Richard E. Dyer
    President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Date:  November 13, 2015   /s/ Coleen S. Frens-Rossman
    Coleen S. Frens-Rossman
    Senior Vice President and
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.*
3.2 Bylaws of Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.*
10.1 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of August 19, 2015, by and between Edgewater Bank, Edgewater Bancorp, Inc. and Richard E. Dyer, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 21, 2015.
10.2 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of August 19, 2015, by and between Edgewater Bank, Edgewater Bancorp, Inc. and Coleen S. Frens-Rossman, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Edgewater Bancorp, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 21, 2015.
31.1 Certification of Richard E. Dyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Coleen S. Frens-Rossman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
32 Certification of Richard E. Dyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Coleen S. Frens-Rossman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101 The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended September  30, 2015, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements*  

 

 

*Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-191125)

 

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