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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

(Mark One)

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

 

for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016

 

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 number 000-50820

 

 

 

FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   20-4797391
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)    

 

6814 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL   62025
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (618) 656-6122

 

 

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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 ¨ (do not check if smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x

 

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

Yes ¨ No x

 

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

 

Class   Outstanding August 4, 2016
Common Stock, par value $.10 per share   7,005,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP. 

FORM 10-Q

 

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2016

 

INDEX

 

  PAGE NO.
   
PART I - Financial Information  
   
Item 1. Financial Statements  (Unaudited)  
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
   
Consolidated Statements of Income 4
   
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
     
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 36
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 50
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 51
     
PART II - Other Information  
     
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings 52
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 52
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 52
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 52
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 52
     
Item 5. Other Information 52
     
Item 6. Exhibits 53
     
Signatures   54

 

 

 

FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP.

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
           
Cash and due from banks  $19,327,625   $14,865,466 
Interest-earning deposits   23,207,090    17,041,862 
Federal funds sold   24,093,634    47,325,238 
Total cash and cash equivalents   66,628,349    79,232,566 
           
Interest-earning time deposits   1,930,000    1,685,000 
Securities available for sale   108,328,285    103,756,614 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   997,763    1,747,763 
Federal Reserve Bank stock   1,676,700    1,676,700 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $6,225,250 and $5,886,225 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively   440,400,476    420,463,583 
Loans held for sale   592,450    1,078,785 
Property and equipment, net   9,669,512    9,871,440 
Goodwill   11,385,323    11,385,323 
Bank-owned life insurance   15,562,625    15,336,442 
Core deposit intangible   109,010    138,000 
Foreclosed assets   2,851,367    3,059,101 
Mortgage servicing rights   1,081,828    1,109,720 
Accrued interest receivable   1,589,201    1,620,309 
Other assets   2,516,067    2,712,911 
           
Total assets  $665,318,956   $654,874,257 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Liabilities:          
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing  $78,715,230   $69,296,354 
Interest-bearing   460,874,608    463,861,939 
Total deposits   539,589,838    533,158,293 
           
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   15,999,355    15,995,485 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   21,817,155    19,732,766 
Subordinated debentures   4,000,000    4,000,000 
Accrued interest payable   254,015    227,947 
Other liabilities   1,461,381    1,485,891 
Total liabilities   583,121,744    574,600,382 
           
Stockholders' Equity          
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued   -    - 
Common stock, $.10 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 7,005,883 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015   700,588    700,588 
Additional paid-in capital   55,806,256    55,806,256 
Retained earnings   24,193,306    23,369,037 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   1,497,062    397,994 
Total stockholders' equity   82,197,212    80,273,875 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $665,318,956   $654,874,257 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP.

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
Interest and dividend income:                    
Interest and fees on loans  $4,567,461   $4,429,579   $9,030,121   $8,723,018 
Securities:                    
Taxable interest income   279,279    249,252    578,151    538,435 
Nontaxable interest income   265,269    288,752    532,956    572,775 
Federal Reserve Bank dividends   24,864    25,250    50,301    50,301 
Interest-earning deposits, federal funds sold, and other   95,430    29,471    171,491    55,696 
Total interest and dividend income   5,232,303    5,022,304    10,363,020    9,940,225 
                     
Interest expense:                    
Deposits   608,875    522,875    1,190,870    1,047,503 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   65,837    40,522    131,674    66,337 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   11,145    757    24,409    1,585 
Subordinated debentures   25,958    22,159    51,013    43,816 
Total interest expense   711,815    586,313    1,397,966    1,159,241 
                     
Net interest income   4,520,488    4,435,991    8,965,054    8,780,984 
                     
Provision (credit) for loan losses   70,000    -    320,000    (500,000)
                     
Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan losses   4,450,488    4,435,991    8,645,054    9,280,984 
                     
Non-interest income:                    
Service fees on deposit accounts   150,568    123,403    278,198    230,311 
Other service charges and fees   137,125    117,241    259,279    231,094 
Loan servicing fees   77,470    74,833    156,094    147,601 
Gain on sale of securities, net   -    -    29,181    - 
Gain on sale of loans   224,740    294,971    350,891    476,092 
Other   115,937    130,178    245,408    253,954 
    705,840    740,626    1,319,051    1,339,052 
                     
Non-interest expense:                    
Compensation and employee benefits   2,423,002    1,925,756    4,384,301    3,777,393 
Occupancy expense   382,518    365,392    748,243    756,151 
Data processing services   205,624    184,644    414,906    376,434 
Director fees   56,200    49,933    105,750    97,683 
Professional fees   515,036    134,102    661,128    261,446 
FDIC insurance premiums   108,000    94,000    198,000    204,000 
Foreclosed asset related expenses   67,670    35,039    76,855    37,238 
Amortization of core deposit intangible   14,505    14,505    28,990    28,990 
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights   62,471    35,054    101,051    57,939 
Other   613,255    668,542    1,227,254    1,264,004 
    4,448,281    3,506,967    7,946,478    6,861,278 
                     
Income before income taxes   708,047    1,669,650    2,017,627    3,758,758 
                     
Income tax expense   56,646    457,170    352,878    1,075,024 
                     
Net income  $651,401   $1,212,480   $1,664,749   $2,683,734 
                     
Basic and diluted earnings per share  $0.09   $0.17   $0.24   $0.38 
Dividends per share  $0.06   $0.06   $0.12   $0.12 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP.

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
                 
Net income  $651,401   $1,212,480   $1,664,749   $2,683,734 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale arising during the period   766,298    (1,142,570)   1,830,931    (278,293)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in income   -    -    (29,181)   - 
Tax effect   (298,856)   445,602    (702,682)   102,268 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)   467,442    (696,968)   1,099,068    (176,025)
Comprehensive income  $1,118,843   $515,512   $2,763,817   $2,507,709 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2016   2015 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income  $1,664,749   $2,683,734 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Amortization (accretion) of:          
Deferred loan origination costs, net   38,454    (27,026)
Premiums and discounts on securities   380,153    412,574 
Core deposit intangible   28,990    28,990 
Mortgage servicing rights   101,051    57,939 
Fair value adjustments   (6,584)   (31,454)
Provision (credit) for loan losses   320,000    (500,000)
Depreciation   273,154    303,028 
Gain on sale of securities, net   (29,181)   - 
Gain on sale of loans   (350,891)   (476,092)
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets   (223)   (2,241)
Write-down on foreclosed assets   45,195    12,000 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   (226,183)   (232,033)
Increase in mortgage servicing rights   (73,159)   (115,568)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale   14,539,809    17,767,967 
Originations of loans held for sale   (13,702,583)   (17,941,188)
Change in assets and liabilities:          
Accrued interest receivable and other assets   (474,780)   185,149 
Accrued interest payable   26,068    27,952 
Other liabilities   (24,510)   (307,819)
Net cash provided by operating activities   2,529,529    1,845,912 

 

(Continued)

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP.

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2016   2015 
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchase of interest-earning time deposits  $(245,000)  $(8,774)
Available for sale securities:          
Purchases   (21,884,883)   (9,572,644)
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal repayments   15,096,240    8,972,615 
Proceeds from sales   3,686,240    - 
Redemption of FHLB stock   750,000    1,140,000 
Decrease (increase) in loans   (20,258,458)   8,385,058 
Purchase of property and equipment   (79,212)   (59,001)
Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets   125,873    80,630 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (22,809,200)   8,937,884 
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Net increase (decrease) in deposit accounts   6,431,545    (30,906,508)
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase   2,084,389    (108,239)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances   -    15,000,000 
Repurchase of common stock   -    (3,420)
Cash dividends paid   (840,480)   (840,849)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   7,675,454    (16,859,016)
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (12,604,217)   (6,075,220)
           
Cash and cash equivalents:          
Beginning   79,232,566    49,066,462 
           
Ending  $66,628,349   $42,991,242 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information          
Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest  $1,317,015   $1,127,419 
Income taxes, net of refunds   895,000    1,052,500 
           
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities          
Loans made to finance sales of foreclosed assets  $36,889   $- 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The information contained in the accompanying consolidated financial statements is unaudited. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the interim periods. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Any differences appearing between the numbers presented in the financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis are due to rounding. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year or for any other period. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of First Clover Leaf Financial Corp. (the “Company” or “First Clover Leaf”) for the year ended December 31, 2015 contained in the 2015 Annual Report to Stockholders that is filed as Exhibit 13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Accordingly, footnote disclosures which would substantially duplicate the disclosures in the audited consolidated financial statements have been omitted.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

The Company is a single-bank holding company, whose wholly-owned bank subsidiary, First Clover Leaf Bank (the “Bank”), which is a community bank operating with six branch locations in Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois along with one branch location in Clayton, Missouri. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions and nonfinancial institutions providing financial products and services. Additionally, the Company and the Bank are subject to the regulations of certain regulatory agencies and both undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory agencies. In August 2014, the Bank converted from a federal savings and loan association to a nationally chartered bank. First Clover Leaf’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “FCLF”.

 

On April 26, 2016, the Company and First-Mid Illinois Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal office in Mattoon, Illinois (“First Mid”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended by the First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into as of June 6, 2016, and as may be further amended, the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, First Mid will acquire the Company and the Bank through the merger of the Company with and into First Mid, with First Mid as the surviving entity (the “Merger”). Consummation of the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of requisite stockholder approvals. The Merger is anticipated to be completed in the second half of 2016.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: The following accounting standards were recently issued relating to the financial services industry:

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (the “FASB”) issued an update creating FASB Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  The guidance in this update affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (for example, insurance contracts or lease contracts).  The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The guidance provides steps to follow to achieve the core principle.  An entity should disclose sufficient information to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.  Qualitative and quantitative information is required about contracts with customers, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract.  The amendments in this update become effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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In January 2016, the FASB issued an update (ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities). The new guidance is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments by requiring: equity investments (other than equity method or consolidation) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial assets (i.e. securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; eliminating the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for organizations that are not public business entities; eliminating the requirement for non-public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is to be required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; and requiring a reporting organization to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in fair value of a liability resulting from the change in the instrument-specific credit risk (also referred to as “own credit”) when the organization has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. The new guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). The standard requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The standard is the final guidance on the new current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. The amendments in this update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate future credit loss estimates. As CECL encompasses all financial assets carried at amortized cost, the requirement that reserves be established based on an organization’s reasonable and supportable estimate of expected credit losses extends to held to maturity (“HTM”) debt securities. The update amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale securities (“AFS”), whereby credit losses will be presented as an allowance as opposed to a write-down. In addition, CECL will modify the accounting for purchased loans with credit deterioration since origination, so that reserves are established at the date of acquisition for purchased loans. Lastly, the amendment requires enhanced disclosures on the significant estimates and judgments used to estimate credit losses, as well as on the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. These disclosures require organizations to present the currently required credit quality disclosures disaggregated by the year of origination or vintage. The guidance allows for a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative effect adjustment to the balance sheet upon adoption (charge to retained earnings instead of the income statement). The new guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on the Company’s net income or total stockholders’ equity.

 

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NOTE 2 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

 

The amortized cost and fair values of securities with gross unrealized gains and losses as of the dates indicated are summarized as follows:

 

   June 30, 2016 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   (Losses)   Value 
U.S. government agency obligations  $31,502,726   $510,843   $-   $32,013,569 
State and municipal securities   43,672,468    1,723,981    (22,569)   45,373,880 
Other securities   3,501    -    -    3,501 
Mortgage-backed: residential   30,695,390    268,618    (26,673)   30,937,335 
                     
   $105,874,085   $2,503,442   $(49,242)  $108,328,285 

 

   December 31, 2015 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   (Losses)   Value 
U.S. government agency obligations  $29,183,789   $26,006   $(161,693)  $29,048,102 
State and municipal securities   44,746,083    1,156,547    (168,391)   45,734,239 
Other securities   3,501    -    -    3,501 
Mortgage-backed: residential   29,170,791    60,300    (260,319)   28,970,772 
                     
   $103,104,164   $1,242,853   $(590,403)  $103,756,614 

 

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NOTE 2 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Continued)

 

Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, are summarized as follows:

 

   June 30, 2016 
   Less than 12 Months   12 Months or More   Total 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 
State and municipal securities  $299,277   $(935)  $1,704,091   $(21,634)  $2,003,368   $(22,569)
Mortgage-backed: residential   -    -    5,393,861    (26,673)   5,393,861    (26,673)
                               
   $299,277   $(935)  $7,097,952   $(48,307)  $7,397,229   $(49,242)

 

   December 31, 2015 
   Less than 12 Months   12 Months or More   Total 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 
U.S. government agency obligations  $15,928,702   $(82,008)  $5,934,944   $(79,685)  $21,863,646   $(161,693)
State and municipal securities   7,666,691    (66,224)   4,927,928    (102,167)   12,594,619    (168,391)
Mortgage-backed: residential   18,251,546    (183,188)   4,227,473    (77,131)   22,479,019    (260,319)
                               
   $41,846,939   $(331,420)  $15,090,345   $(258,983)  $56,937,284   $(590,403)

 

Management evaluates the investment portfolio on at least a quarterly basis to determine if investments have suffered an other-than-temporary decline in value. In addition, management monitors market trends, investment grades, bond defaults and other circumstances to identify trends and circumstances that might impact the carrying value of equity securities.

 

At June 30, 2016, the Company had 10 securities in an unrealized loss position which included: six mortgage-backed securities and four state and municipal securities. This was a decrease from 67 securities at December 31, 2015. The unrealized losses resulted from changes in market interest rates and liquidity, as opposed to changes in the probability of contractual cash flows. The Company does not intend to sell the securities, and it is not more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the securities prior to recovery of the amortized cost. Full collection of the amounts due according to the contractual terms of the securities was expected as of June 30, 2016; therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2016.

 

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NOTE 2 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Continued)

 

The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s securities at June 30, 2016 by contractual maturity, are shown below. Maturities may differ from contractual maturities in mortgage-backed securities because the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or repaid without any penalties. Additionally, an item in our “other securities” category has no stated maturity. Therefore, stated maturities are not disclosed for these items.

 

   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value 
Due in one year or less  $8,206,342   $8,249,908 
Due after one year through five years   29,114,362    29,699,080 
Due after five years through ten years   27,735,538    28,865,845 
Due after ten years   10,118,952    10,572,616 
Other securities - non-maturing   3,501    3,501 
Mortgage-backed: residential   30,695,390    30,937,335 
           
   $105,874,085   $108,328,285 

 

Securities with a carrying amount of approximately $90,223,000 and $66,882,000 were pledged to secure deposits, as required or permitted by law, at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

At June 30, 2016 there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity. The Company received proceeds of $3,686,240 from the sale of securities during the six months ended June 30, 2016, resulting in gross realized gains of $29,489 and gross realized losses of $308. For the same time period last year, there were no sales of securities.

 

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NOTE 3 - LOANS

 

The components of the Company’s loans are as follows:

 

   At June 30,   At December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Amount   Percent   Amount   Percent 
Real estate loans:                    
One-to-four family  $113,870,419    25.5%  $110,792,710    26.0%
Multi-family   36,797,825    8.2    41,182,067    9.7 
Commercial   162,403,332    36.5    153,634,426    36.0 
Construction and land   13,950,427    3.1    13,588,626    3.2 
    327,022,003    73.3    319,197,829    74.9 
                     
Commercial business   102,869,196    23.0    89,743,511    21.1 
                     
Consumer:                    
Home equity   12,505,761    2.8    13,656,008    3.2 
Automobile and other   3,989,525    0.9    3,523,696    0.8 
    16,495,286    3.7    17,179,704    4.0 
                     
Total gross loans   446,386,485    100.0%   426,121,044    100.0%
Deferred loan origination costs, net   239,241         228,764      
Allowance for loan losses   (6,225,250)        (5,886,225)     
                     
Loans, net  $440,400,476        $420,463,583      

 

The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and presents these policies to the Company’s board of directors at least annually. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management with reports related to loan production, loan quality, loan delinquencies and non-performing and potential problem loans.

 

Additional information regarding our accounting policies for the individual loan categories is contained in our 2015 Annual Report to Stockholders that is filed as Exhibit 13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

On occasion, the Company originates loans secured by single-family dwellings with initial loan-to-value ratios exceeding 90%. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, these loans represented 1.83% and 2.07%, respectively, of our combined one-to-four family and home equity portfolios. The Company did not consider the level of such loans to be a significant concentration of credit as of June 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

 

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest on loans nor loan origination fees due to immateriality. The allowance for loan losses does not include a component for undisbursed loan commitments; rather this amount is included in other liabilities.

 

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NOTE 3 - LOANS (Continued)

 

The following tables present our past-due loans, segregated by class, as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

June 30, 2016
                             
   Loans
30-59 Days Past
Due
   Loans
60-89 Days Past
Due
   Loans
90 or More
Days Past Due
   Total
Past Due Loans
   Current
Loans
   Total   Accruing Loans
90 or More
Days Past Due
 
Real estate loans:                                   
One-to-four family  $-   $192,863   $365,269   $558,132   $113,312,287   $113,870,419   $- 
Multi-family   -    -    -    -    36,797,825    36,797,825    - 
Commercial   113,082    709,773    165,956    988,811    161,414,521    162,403,332    - 
Construction and land   -    -    -    -    13,950,427    13,950,427    - 
    113,082    902,636    531,225    1,546,943    325,475,060    327,022,003    - 
                                    
Commercial business   80,282    -    179,522    259,804    102,609,392    102,869,196    - 
                                    
Consumer:                                   
Home equity   -    -    42,318    42,318    12,463,443    12,505,761    - 
Automobile and other   -    -    -    -    3,989,525    3,989,525    - 
    -    -    42,318    42,318    16,452,968    16,495,286    - 
                                    
Total  $193,364   $902,636   $753,065   $1,849,065   $444,537,420   $446,386,485   $- 

 

December 31, 2015
                             
   Loans
30-59 Days Past
Due
   Loans
60-89 Days Past
Due
   Loans
90 or More
Days Past Due
   Total
Past Due Loans
   Current
Loans
   Total   Accruing Loans
90 or More
Days Past Due
 
Real estate loans:                                   
One-to-four family  $331,479   $259,240   $33,839   $624,558   $110,168,152   $110,792,710   $- 
Multi-family   -    -    -    -    41,182,067    41,182,067    - 
Commercial   -    -    111,706    111,706    153,522,720    153,634,426    - 
Construction and land   -    -    -    -    13,588,626    13,588,626    - 
    331,479    259,240    145,545    736,264    318,461,565    319,197,829    - 
                                    
Commercial business   -    -    87,254    87,254    89,656,257    89,743,511    - 
                                    
Consumer:                                   
Home equity   57,625    -    89,407    147,032    13,508,976    13,656,008    - 
Automobile and other   500    -    -    500    3,523,196    3,523,696    - 
    58,125    -    89,407    147,532    17,032,172    17,179,704    - 
                                    
Total  $389,604   $259,240   $322,206   $971,050   $425,149,994   $426,121,044   $- 

 

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NOTE 3 - LOANS (Continued)

 

All loans are reviewed on a regular basis and are placed on non-accrual status when, in the opinion of management, there is reasonable probability of loss of principal or collection of additional interest is deemed insufficient to warrant further accrual. Generally, we place all loans 90 days or more past due on non-accrual status. However, exceptions may occur when a loan is in process of renewal, but it has not yet been completed. In addition, we may place any loan on non-accrual status if any part of it is classified as loss or if any part has been charged-off. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, total interest accrued and unpaid to date is reversed. Subsequent payments are applied to the outstanding principal balance.

 

Non-accrual loans, segregated by class, are as follows:

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
Real estate loans:          
One-to-four family  $1,388,481   $601,833 
Multi-family   614,784    995,659 
Commercial   3,147,074    1,245,023 
Construction and land   -    - 
    5,150,339    2,842,515 
           
Commercial business   323,584    263,233 
           
Consumer:          
Home equity   165,875    124,627 
Automobile and other   66,120    8,558 
    231,995    133,185 
           
Total non-accrual loans  $5,705,918   $3,238,933 

 

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NOTE 3 - LOANS (Continued)

 

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.

 

Three months ended June 30, 2016
                     
   Beginning
Balance
   Charge-offs   Recoveries   Provision   Ending Balance 
Real estate loans:                         
One-to-four family  $1,158,110   $-   $-   $37,680   $1,195,790 
Multi-family   411,519    -    3,000    (33,409)   381,110 
Commercial   2,449,438    -    2,060    (9,782)   2,441,716 
Construction and land   437,211    -    -    48,570    485,781 
    4,456,278    -    5,060    43,059    4,504,397 
                          
Commercial business   1,328,516    -    1,103    64,252    1,393,871 
                          
Consumer                         
Home equity   280,466    -    12,442    (46,033)   246,875 
Automobile and other   71,460    (75)   -    8,722    80,107 
    351,926    (75)   12,442    (37,311)   326,982 
                          
Total  $6,136,720   $(75)  $18,605   $70,000   $6,225,250 

 

Three months ended June 30, 2015
                     
   Beginning
Balance
   Charge-offs   Recoveries   Provision   Ending Balance 
Real estate loans:                         
One-to-four family  $1,315,813   $-   $-   $(201,071)  $1,114,742 
Multi-family   439,661    -    4,752    29,155    473,568 
Commercial   2,110,850    -    3,971    76,378    2,191,199 
Construction and land   729,089    -    -    (61,623)   667,466 
    4,595,413    -    8,723    (157,161)   4,446,975 
                          
Commercial business   1,051,713    -    11,663    123,272    1,186,648 
                          
Consumer                         
Home equity   220,365    -    -    30,522    250,887 
Automobile and other   10,816    -    331    3,367    14,514 
    231,181    -    331    33,889    265,401 
                          
Total  $5,878,307   $-   $20,717   $-   $5,899,024 

 

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NOTE 3 - LOANS (Continued)

 

Six months ended June 30, 2016
                     
   Beginning
Balance
   Charge-offs   Recoveries   Provision   Ending Balance 
Real estate loans:                         
One-to-four family  $1,139,730   $-   $984   $55,076   $1,195,790 
Multi-family   474,368    -    6,000    (99,258)   381,110 
Commercial   1,984,088    -    4,838    452,790    2,441,716 
Construction and land   497,992    -    -    (12,211)   485,781 
    4,096,178    -    11,822    396,397    4,504,397 
                          
Commercial business   1,434,687    -    8,233    (49,049)   1,393,871 
                          
Consumer:                         
Home equity   279,670    -    12,442    (45,237)   246,875 
Automobile and other   75,690    (13,546)   74    17,889    80,107 
    355,360    (13,546)   12,516    (27,348)   326,982 
                          
Total  $5,886,225   $(13,546)  $32,571   $320,000   $6,225,250 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2015
                     
   Beginning
Balance
   Charge-offs   Recoveries   Provision   Ending Balance 
Real estate loans:                         
One-to-four family  $1,119,762   $(25,258)  $-   $20,238   $1,114,742 
Multi-family   436,833    -    5,752    30,983    473,568 
Commercial   1,650,290    (25,742)   4,701    561,950    2,191,199 
Construction and land   1,194,917    -    811,350    (1,338,801)   667,466 
    4,401,802    (51,000)   821,803    (725,630)   4,446,975 
                          
Commercial business   951,215    -    65,953    169,480    1,186,648 
                          
Consumer:                         
Home equity   198,150    -    -    52,737    250,887 
Automobile and other   10,275    -    826    3,413    14,514 
    208,425    -    826    56,150    265,401 
                          
Total  $5,561,442   $(51,000)  $888,582   $(500,000)  $5,899,024 

 

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NOTE 3 - LOANS (Continued)

 

The following tables separate the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the loan balances between loans evaluated both individually and collectively as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

June 30, 2016
                         
   Period-end allowance allocated to loans:   Loans evaluated for impairment: 
   Individually
evaluated for
impairment
   Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
   Ending
Balance
   Individually   Collectively   Ending Balance 
Real estate loans:                              
One-to-four family  $309,439   $886,351   $1,195,790   $1,434,910   $112,435,509   $113,870,419 
Multi-family   -    381,110    381,110    4,184,634    32,613,191    36,797,825 
Commercial   728,773    1,712,943    2,441,716    3,778,261    158,625,071    162,403,332 
Construction and land   -    485,781    485,781    176,353    13,774,074    13,950,427 
    1,038,212    3,466,185    4,504,397    9,574,158    317,447,845    327,022,003 
                               
Commercial business   230,210    1,163,661    1,393,871    480,459    102,388,737    102,869,196 
                               
Consumer:                              
Home equity   71,483    175,392    246,875    182,753    12,323,008    12,505,761 
Automobile and other   9,345    70,762    80,107    66,120    3,923,405    3,989,525 
    80,828    246,154    326,982    248,873    16,246,413    16,495,286 
                               
Total  $1,349,250   $4,876,000   $6,225,250   $10,303,490   $436,082,995   $446,386,485 

 

December 31, 2015
                         
   Period-end allowance allocated to loans:   Loans evaluated for impairment: 
   Individually
evaluated for
impairment
   Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
   Ending
Balance
   Individually   Collectively   Ending Balance 
Real estate loans:                              
One-to-four family  $116,724   $1,023,006   $1,139,730   $905,974   $109,886,736   $110,792,710 
Multi-family   -    474,368    474,368    995,659    40,186,408    41,182,067 
Commercial   183,966    1,800,122    1,984,088    2,735,652    150,898,774    153,634,426 
Construction and land   -    497,992    497,992    186,888    13,401,738    13,588,626 
    300,690    3,795,488    4,096,178    4,824,173    314,373,656    319,197,829 
                               
Commercial business   259,787    1,174,900    1,434,687    586,103    89,157,408    89,743,511 
                               
Consumer:                              
Home equity   49,782    229,888    279,670    141,649    13,514,359    13,656,008 
Automobile and other   -    75,690    75,690    8,558    3,515,138    3,523,696 
    49,782    305,578    355,360    150,207    17,029,497    17,179,704 
                               
Total  $610,259   $5,275,966   $5,886,225   $5,560,483   $420,560,561   $426,121,044 

 

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NOTE 3 - LOANS (Continued)

 

Credit Quality Indicators: As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt and comply with various terms of their loan agreements. The Company considers current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends. Generally, all sizeable credits receive a financial review no less than annually to monitor and adjust, if necessary, the credit’s risk profile. Credits classified as watch generally receive a review more frequently than annually. A watch classification is generally used for new businesses, for a business expanding in a new direction, or for borrowers experiencing temporary difficulties. The risk category of homogeneous loans, including consumer loans and smaller balance loans, is evaluated when the loan becomes delinquent. For special mention, substandard, and doubtful credit classifications, the frequency of review is increased to no less than quarterly in order to determine potential impact on credit loss estimates.

 

The Company categorizes loans into the following risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt:

 

Pass - A pass asset is well protected by the current worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral in a timely manner. Pass assets also include certain assets considered watch, which are still protected by the worth and paying capacity of the borrower but deserve closer attention and a higher level of credit monitoring.

 

Special Mention - A special mention asset has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. The asset may also be subject to a weak or in the future speculative market or to economic conditions, which may adversely affect the obligor. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

 

Substandard - A substandard asset is an asset with a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes repayment, in whole or in part, of the debt. These credits are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged. These assets are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss of principal and/or interest if the deficiencies are not corrected. It is not necessary for a loan to have an identifiable loss potential in order to receive this rating.

 

Doubtful - An asset that has all the weaknesses inherent in the substandard classification, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently known facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely likely, but it is not identified at this point due to pending factors.

 

Loss - An asset, or portion thereof, classified as loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance on the Company’s books as an asset is not warranted. This classification does not necessarily mean that an asset has no recovery or salvage value; but rather, there is much doubt about whether, how much, or when the recovery would occur. As such, it is not practical or desirable to defer the write-off. Therefore, there is no balance to report for credits categorized as loss.

 

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NOTE 3 - LOANS (Continued)

 

The following tables present our credit quality indicators, segregated by class, as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

June 30, 2016
                     
   Pass   Special Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
Real estate loans:                         
One-to-four family  $111,732,989   $748,949   $1,388,481   $-   $113,870,419 
Multi-family   32,613,191    -    4,184,634    -    36,797,825 
Commercial   151,696,933    5,171,386    5,535,013    -    162,403,332 
Construction and land   13,463,977    -    486,450    -    13,950,427 
    309,507,090    5,920,335    11,594,578    -    327,022,003 
                          
Commercial business   99,726,671    2,449,651    692,874    -    102,869,196 
                          
Consumer:                         
Home equity   12,339,886    -    165,875    -    12,505,761 
Automobile and other   3,923,405    -    66,120    -    3,989,525 
    16,263,291    -    231,995    -    16,495,286 
                          
Total  $425,497,052   $8,369,986   $12,519,447   $-   $446,386,485 

 

December 31, 2015
                     
   Pass   Special Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
Real estate loans:                         
One-to-four family  $109,161,526   $772,127   $859,057   $-   $110,792,710 
Multi-family   37,571,827    2,614,581    995,659    -    41,182,067 
Commercial   143,837,755    5,295,878    4,500,793    -    153,634,426 
Construction and land   13,143,977    -    444,649    -    13,588,626 
    303,715,085    8,682,586    6,800,158    -    319,197,829 
                          
Commercial business   85,604,981    3,323,003    815,527    -    89,743,511 
                          
Consumer:                         
Home equity   13,504,552    -    68,241    83,215    13,656,008 
Automobile and other   3,510,289    -    4,849    8,558    3,523,696 
    17,014,841    -    73,090    91,773    17,179,704 
                          
Total  $406,334,907   $12,005,589   $7,688,775   $91,773   $426,121,044 

 

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The following tables provide details of impaired loans, segregated by class, as of and for the periods indicated. The unpaid contractual balance represents the recorded balance prior to any partial charge-offs. The recorded investment represents customer balances net of any partial charge-offs recognized on the loans.

 

   As of June 30, 2016   As of December 31, 2015 
                         
   Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
   Recorded
Investment
   Allowance for
Loan Losses
Allocated
   Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
   Recorded
Investment
   Allowance for
Loan Losses
Allocated
 
With no related allowance recorded:                              
Real estate loans:                              
One-to-four family  $431,065   $431,065   $-   $648,750   $648,750   $- 
Multi-family   4,667,112    4,184,634    -    1,478,137    995,659    - 
Commercial   2,149,411    1,959,509    -    2,246,797    2,193,291    - 
Construction and land   176,353    176,353    -    186,888    186,888    - 
    7,423,941    6,751,561    -    4,560,572    4,024,588    - 
                               
Commercial business   230,116    230,116    -    87,254    87,254    - 
                               
Consumer:                              
Home equity   50,957    50,957    -    52,242    52,242      
Automobile and other   -    -    -    8,558    8,558    - 
    50,957    50,957         60,800    60,800    - 
Subtotal  $7,705,014   $7,032,634   $-   $4,708,626   $4,172,642   $- 
                               
With an allowance recorded:                              
Real estate loans:                              
One-to-four family  $1,003,845   $1,003,845   $309,439   $257,224   $257,224   $116,724 
Commercial   1,818,752    1,818,752    728,773    685,759    542,361    183,966 
    2,822,597    2,822,597    1,038,212    942,983    799,585    300,690 
                               
Commercial business   250,343    250,343    230,210    498,849    498,849    259,787 
                               
Consumer:                              
Home equity   131,796    131,796    71,483    89,407    89,407    49,782 
 Automobile and other   66,120    66,120    9,345    -    -    - 
    197,916    197,916    80,828    89,407    89,407    49,782 
                               
Subtotal   3,270,856    3,270,856    1,349,250    1,531,239    1,387,841    610,259 
Total  $10,975,870   $10,303,490   $1,349,250   $6,239,865   $5,560,483   $610,259 

 

 

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   For the three months ended June 30, 2016   For the three months ended June 30, 2015 
                         
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest Income
Recognized
   Cash Basis
Interest
Recognized
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest Income
Recognized
   Cash Basis
Interest
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                              
Real estate loans:                              
One-to-four family  $555,453   $464   $-   $660,569   $1,713   $- 
Multi-family   2,578,784    43,758    -    1,130,198    -    - 
Commercial   1,973,177    9,191    -    1,271,873    14,142    - 
Construction and land   178,997    2,003    -    854,331    2,236    - 
    5,286,411    55,416    -    3,916,971    18,091    - 
                               
Commercial business   158,685    -    -    -    -    - 
                               
Consumer:                              
Home equity   62,649    253    -    54,226    257    - 
 Automobile and other   5,847    -    -    -    -    - 
    68,496    253    -    54,226    257    - 
Subtotal  $5,513,592   $55,669   $-   $3,971,197   $18,348   $- 
                               
With an allowance recorded:                              
Real estate loans:                              
One-to-four family  $881,912   $-   $-   $545,364   $6,415   $- 
Commercial   1,819,051    -    -    815,183    4,262    - 
    2,700,963    -    -    1,360,547    10,677    - 
                               
Commercial business   328,005    1,809    -    189,200    3,650    - 
                               
Consumer:                              
Home equity   155,691    -    -    51,220    115    - 
 Automobile and other   33,060    169    -    -    -    - 
    188,751    169    -    51,220    115    - 
                               
Subtotal   3,217,719    1,978    -    1,600,967    14,442    - 
Total  $8,731,311   $57,647   $-   $5,572,164   $32,790   $- 

 

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   For the six months ended June 30, 2016   For the six months ended June 30, 2015 
                         
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest Income
Recognized
   Cash Basis
Interest
Recognized
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest Income
Recognized
   Cash Basis
Interest
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                              
Real estate loans:                              
One-to-four family  $586,552   $930   $-   $655,561   $3,419   $- 
Multi-family   2,051,076    43,758    -    1,200,392    -    - 
Commercial   2,046,548    27,186    -    1,104,093    14,142    - 
Construction and land   181,627    4,065    -    1,115,897    4,503    - 
    4,865,803    75,939    -    4,075,943    22,064    - 
                               
Commercial business   134,874    -    -    8,365    -    - 
                               
Consumer:                              
Home equity   59,180    507    -    54,668    513    - 
Automobile and other   6,751    -    -    -    -    - 
    65,931    507    -    54,668    513    - 
Subtotal  $5,066,608   $76,446   $-   $4,138,976   $22,577   $- 
                               
With an allowance recorded:                              
Real estate loans:                              
One-to-four family  $673,683   $4,506   $-   $630,085   $12,126   $- 
Multi-family   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial   1,393,488    501    -    1,043,065    8,532    - 
Construction and land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
    2,067,171    5,007    -    1,673,150    20,658    - 
                               
Commercial business   384,953    5,263    -    164,615    5,543    - 
                               
Consumer:                              
Home equity   133,596    227    -    37,447    115    - 
Automobile and other   22,040    169    -    -    -    - 
    155,636    396    -    37,447    115    - 
                               
Subtotal   2,607,760    10,666    -    1,875,212    26,316    - 
Total  $7,674,368   $87,112   $-   $6,014,188   $48,893   $- 

 

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Troubled Debt Restructurings:

 

The Company had allocations of $1,241,024 of specific reserves on $8,993,694 of loans to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2016. The Company had $380,593 of allocations of specific reserves on $3,925,262 of loans to customers whose loan terms were modified in troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2015. The amount the Company had committed to lend to loan customers that are classified as troubled debt restructurings was not material as of June 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, 11 loans totaling $6,317,451 were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modifications included one or a combination of the following: payment and maturity changes not available in the market; and a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, three loans totaling $1,163,970 were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modifications included payment and maturity changes not available in the market.

 

The following tables present loans, by class, modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:

 

Three and six months ended June 30, 2016
             
   Number of
Contracts
   Pre-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
   Post-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
 
Real estate loans:               
One-to-four family   1   $748,641   $748,641 
Multi-family   3    3,569,850    3,569,850 
Commercial   2    1,699,300    1,699,300 
    6    6,017,791    6,017,791 
                
Commercial business   2    144,062    144,062 
                
Consumer:               
Home equity   1    89,478    89,478 
Automobile and other   2    66,120    66,120 
    3    155,598    155,598 
                
Total   11   $6,317,451   $6,317,451 

 

The troubled debt restructurings described above resulted in a net decrease in the allowance for loan losses of $94,638 during the three months ended June 30, 2016. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 a relationship totaling $2.5 million was classified as impaired and a reserve of $1.0 million was established. This relationship was restructured during the three months ended June 30, 2016, but no additional reserves were required. We experienced a net increase in the allowance for loan losses of $876,747 during the six months ended June 30, 2016. There were no charge offs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

 

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Three and six months ended June 30, 2015
             
   Number of
Contracts
   Pre-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
   Post-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
 
Real estate loans:               
Commercial   2    1,001,803    1,001,803 
                
Commercial business   1    162,167    162,167 
                
Total   3   $1,163,970   $1,163,970 

 

There were no troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.

 

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 60 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

The recorded investment in consumer loans collateralized by residential real estate property that was in the process of foreclosure was not material as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

NOTE 4 – SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are shown below.

 

   June 30, 2016 
   Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements 
   Overnight and
Continuous
   Up to
 30 days
   30 - 90
days
   Greater than 90
days
   Total 
Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions  $21,817,155   $-   $-   $-   $21,817,155 
                          
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements in Consolidated Balance Sheet     $21,817,155 

 

   December 31, 2015 
   Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements 
   Overnight and
Continuous
   Up to
 30 days
   30 - 90
days
   Greater than 90
days
   Total 
Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions  $19,732,766   $-   $-   $-   $19,732,766 
                          
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements in Consolidated Balance Sheet     $19,732,766 

 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were secured by securities with an approximate carrying amount of $41,259,000 and $26,458,000 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The carrying amount at June 30, 2016 was comprised of $15,867,000 in securities issued by U.S. government agencies, $13,331,000 in mortgage-backed securities, and $12,061,000 in state and municipal securities. The carrying amount at December 31, 2015 was comprised of $13,962,000 in securities issued by U.S. government agencies, $8,419,000 in state and municipal securities, and $4,077,000 in mortgage-backed securities. Also included in total borrowings at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (“FHLB”) advances of $15,999,000 and $15,996,000, respectively.

 

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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (Continued)

 

Given that the value of the securities that are pledged fluctuate due to market conditions, the Company has no control over the market value. If the market value of the securities pledged falls below the repurchase price, the Company is obligated to promptly transfer additional securities, per the terms of the agreements to repurchase.

 

NOTE 5 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share represents net income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
                 
Net income  $651,401   $1,212,480   $1,664,749   $2,683,734 
Basic potential common shares:                    
Basic weighted average shares outstanding   7,005,883    7,006,967    7,005,883    7,007,124 
                     
Dilutive potential common shares   -    -    -    - 
                     
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   7,005,883    7,006,967    7,005,883    7,007,124 
                     
Basic and diluted earnings per share  $0.09   $0.17   $0.24   $0.38 

 

NOTE 6 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Company determines the fair market values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The guidance also describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

 

·Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

·Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included with Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

 

·Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair value of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

 

Securities: The fair value of available-for-sale securities are determined by various valuation methodologies. Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1. The Company has no securities classified within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models or quoted prices of securities with similar

 

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characteristics. For these investments, the pricing applications apply available information as applicable through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing to prepare evaluations. They also use model processes, such as the Option Adjusted Spread model to assess interest rate impact and develop prepayment scenarios. In the case of municipal securities, information on the Bloomberg terminal such as credit ratings, credit support, and call features are used to set the matrix values for the issues, which will be used to determine the yields from which the market values are calculated each month. Because they are not price quote valuations, the pricing methods are considered Level 2 inputs. At this time all of the Company’s securities fall within the Level 2 hierarchy for pricing. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. The Company currently has no securities classified within Level 3. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. The valuation methodology was consistent for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Foreclosed Assets:  Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals which are updated no less frequently than annually. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Foreclosed assets are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

 

Impaired Loans:  The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

 

Appraisals for both foreclosed assets and collateral-dependent impaired loans are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, a member of the loan department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On an annual basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value.

 

Mortgage Servicing Rights: Annually, loan servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded so that the servicing asset is carried at fair value. Fair value is determined based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, resulting in a Level 2 classification, or alternatively based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and that can be validated against available market data which also results in a Level 2 classification.

 

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Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis segregated by fair value hierarchy level during the periods ended June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are summarized below:

 

   Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2016 Using: 
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     
Assets:  (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
Securities:                    
U.S. government agency obligations  $-   $32,013,569   $-   $32,013,569 
State and municipal securities   -    45,373,880    -    45,373,880 
Other securities   -    3,501    -    3,501 
Mortgage-backed: residential   -    30,937,335    -    30,937,335 
Total securities available for sale  $-   $108,328,285   $-   $108,328,285 

 

   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using: 
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     
Assets:  (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
Securities:                    
U.S. government agency obligations  $-   $29,048,102   $-   $29,048,102 
State and municipal securities   -    45,734,239    -    45,734,239 
Other securities   -    3,501    -    3,501 
Mortgage-backed: residential   -    28,970,772    -    28,970,772 
Total securities available for sale  $-   $103,756,614   $-   $103,756,614 

 

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Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by fair value hierarchy level during the periods ended June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are summarized below:

 

   Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2016 Using: 
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     
Assets:  (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
                     
Foreclosed assets:                    
Real estate:                    
Construction and land  $-   $-   $1,566,126   $1,566,126 
                     
Total foreclosed assets  $-   $-   $1,566,126   $1,566,126 
                     
Impaired loans:                    
Real estate loans:                    
One-to-four family  $-   $-   $694,406   $694,406 
Commercial   -    -    1,089,979    1,089,979 
    -    -    1,784,385    1,784,385 
                     
Commercial business   -    -    20,132    20,132 
                     
Consumer:                    
Home equity   -    -    60,314    60,314 
Automobile and other   -    -    56,775    56,775 
    -    -    117,089    117,089 
                     
Total impaired loans  $-   $-   $1,921,606   $1,921,606 

 

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   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using: 
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     
Assets:  (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
                     
Foreclosed assets:                    
Real estate:                    
Commercial  $-   $-   $19,000   $19,000 
Construction and land   -    -    604,500   $604,500 
                     
Total foreclosed assets  $-   $-   $623,500   $623,500 
                     
Impaired loans:                    
Real estate loans:                    
One-to-four family  $-   $-   $140,500   $140,500 
Commercial   -    -    358,395    358,395 
    -    -    498,895    498,895 
                     
Commercial business   -    -    239,062    239,062 
                     
Consumer:                    
Home equity   -    -    39,625    39,625 
                     
Total impaired loans  $-   $-   $777,582   $777,582 
                     
Mortgage Servicing Rights  $-   $1,109,720   $-   $1,109,720 

 

Foreclosed assets are collateral dependent and are recorded at the fair value less costs to sell and may be revalued on a nonrecurring basis. Foreclosed assets measured at fair value less costs to sell on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2016, had a net carrying amount of $1,566,126, which was made up of the outstanding balance of $1,917,044, net of cumulative write-downs of $350,918, which included $45,195 of write-downs that occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, foreclosed assets had a net carrying amount of $623,500, which was made up of the outstanding balance of $1,337,678, net of cumulative write-downs of $714,178 which includes $355,500 that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Impaired loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a principal balance of $3,270,856, with a valuation allowance of $1,349,250 at June 30, 2016, resulting in a net increase in provision for loan losses of $738,991 for the six months ended June 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, impaired loans had a principal balance of $1,387,841, with a valuation allowance of $610,259.

 

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NOTE 6 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for significant categories of financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2016:

 

   Fair Value   Valuation Techniques  Unobservable Inputs  Range  Weighted
Average
 
                  
Foreclosed assets:                   
Real estate:                   
Construction and land  $1,566,126    Sales Comparison   Adjustment for difference
 between comparable sales
   -11% to 31%   11.5%
                    
Impaired loans:                   
Real estate loans:                   
One-to-four family  $504,626    Cost Approach  Adjustment for depreciation
 and other factors
  6.6%   6.6%
One-to-four family  $189,780    Fair Value of Collateral  Adjustment based on lease
 purchase agreement
   0% to 6%   6.2%
Commercial   118,968    Sales Comparison  Adjustment for difference
 between comparable sales
   -53% to -34%   -42.2%
Commercial   971,011    Income Approach  Investment Capitalization Rates  8.7%   8.7%
Commercial business   20,132    Sales Comparison  Adjustment for difference
 between comparable sales
   -48% to 27%   5.2%
Consumer loans:                   
Automobile and other   56,775    Fair Value of Collateral  Adjustment for depreciation
 and other factors
  -20% to -14%   -16.9%

 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2015:

 

   Fair Value   Valuation Techniques  Unobservable Inputs  Range  Weighted
Average
 
                  
Foreclosed assets:                   
Real estate:                   
Construction and land  $604,500    Sales Comparison  Adjustment for difference
 between comparable sales
   -29% to 5%   -8.9%
                    
Impaired loans:                   
Real estate loans:                   
One-to-four family  $140,500    Sales Comparison  Adjustment for difference
 between comparable sales
   -19% to -7%   -13.0%
Commercial   88,000    Sales Comparison  Adjustment for difference
 between comparable sales
   9% to 16%   12.8%
Commercial   270,395    Income Approach  Investment Capitalization Rates   9.0%   9.0%
Commercial business   121,094    Fair Value of Collateral  Discount for type of business
 assets
   0% to 10%   7.0%

 

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NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet. Fair value is determined under the framework established by ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures. ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair values given the short-term nature and active market for U.S. currency and are classified as Level 1.

 

Interest-Earning Time Deposits: Due to the short-term nature of these deposits, the carrying amounts of these deposits approximate fair values. However, since it is unusual to observe a quoted price in an active market during the outstanding term, these deposits are classified as Level 2.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock: The Company is required to maintain these equity securities as a member of the FHLB and in amounts as required by the FHLB. These equity securities are "restricted" in that they can only be sold back to the respective institution or another member institution at par. Therefore, they are less liquid than other tradable securities and their fair value is not readily attainable.

 

Federal Reserve Bank Stock: The Company is required to maintain these equity securities as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank and in amounts as required by this institution. These equity securities are "restricted" in that they can only be sold back to the respective institution or another member institution at par. Therefore, they are less liquid than other tradable securities and their fair value is not readily attainable.

 

Loans: Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segmented by type such as real estate, commercial business, and consumer loans. Each loan segment is further segregated by fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and non-performing classifications. The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by either observable market prices or by discounting future cash flows using discount rates that reflect the Company’s current pricing for loans with similar characteristics, such as loan type, pricing and remaining maturity, resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans that have no specific reserve are classified as Level 3. Impaired loans that have been written down to the fair value of the corresponding collateral, less estimated costs to sell, are not included in this table as those amounts were presented previously. The fair value computed is not necessarily an exit price.

 

Loans Held for Sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is estimated based upon binding contracts and quotes from third-party investors resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Accrued Interest Receivable: The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value. Accrued interest receivable related to interest-earning time deposits and securities is classified as Level 2. Accrued interest receivable related to loans is classified as Level 3.

 

Deposits: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts) and are classified as Level 1. The carrying amounts for interest-bearing money market and savings accounts approximate their fair values at the reporting date and are classified as Level 1. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

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NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances: The fair value of FHLB advances, which are at a fixed rate, are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current rates for similar advances resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase: The carrying amounts of securities sold under agreements to repurchase approximate fair value resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Subordinated Debentures: This debenture is a floating rate instrument which re-prices quarterly. The fair value of variable rate trust preferred debentures approximate carrying value resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Accrued Interest Payable: The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value. Accrued interest payable related to interest-bearing money market and savings accounts is classified as Level 1. All other accrued interest payable is classified as Level 2.

 

The following information presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 that have not been previously presented and the methods and assumptions used to estimate those fair values.

 

       Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2016 Using: 
   Carrying   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
   Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   Fair 
   Amount   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Value 
Financial assets:                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $66,628,349   $66,628,349   $-   $-   $66,628,349 
Interest-earning time deposits   1,930,000    -    1,930,000    -    1,930,000 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   997,763    -    -    -    N/A 
Federal Reserve Bank stock   1,676,700    -    -    -    N/A 
Loans, net (excluding impaired loans at fair value)   438,478,870    -    -    445,409,350    445,409,350 
Loans held for sale   592,450    -    592,450    -    592,450 
Accrued interest receivable   1,589,201    -    520,040    1,069,161    1,589,201 
                          
Financial liabilities:                         
Non-interest bearing deposits   78,715,230    78,715,230    -    -    78,715,230 
Interest-bearing deposits   460,874,608    325,646,790    136,103,659    -    461,750,449 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   15,999,355    -    16,481,205    -    16,481,205 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   21,817,155    -    21,817,155    -    21,817,155 
Subordinated debentures   4,000,000    -    4,000,000    -    4,000,000 
Accrued interest payable   254,015    15,928    238,087    -    254,015 

 

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NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

 

       Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using: 
   Carrying   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
   Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   Fair 
   Amount   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Value 
Financial assets:                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $79,232,566   $79,232,566   $-   $-   $79,232,566 
Interest-earning time deposits   1,685,000    -    1,685,000    -    1,685,000 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   1,747,763    -    -    -    N/A 
Federal Reserve Bank stock   1,676,700    -    -    -    N/A 
Loans, net (excluding impaired loans at fair value)   419,686,001    -    -    421,795,305    421,795,305 
Loans held for sale   1,078,785    -    1,078,785    -    1,078,785 
Accrued interest receivable   1,620,309    -    510,231    1,110,078    1,620,309 
                          
Financial liabilities:                         
Non-interest bearing deposits   69,296,354    69,296,354    -    -    69,296,354 
Interest-bearing deposits   463,861,939    330,689,715    133,976,643    -    464,666,358 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   15,995,485    -    16,315,262    -    16,315,262 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase   19,732,766    -    19,732,766    -    19,732,766 
Subordinated debentures   4,000,000    -    4,000,000    -    4,000,000 
Accrued interest payable   227,947    14,621    213,326    -    227,947 

 

In addition, other assets and liabilities of the Company that are not defined as financial instruments, such as property and equipment, are not included in the above disclosures.

 

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NOTE 8 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

The following tables summarize the changes within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, and summarize the significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2016. There was no reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2016.

 

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016(1)
   Unrealized Gains
and Losses on
Available-for-Sale
Securities
   Total 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at April 1, 2016  $1,029,620   $1,029,620 
           
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications   467,442    467,442 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   -    - 
Net current-period other comprehensive income   467,442    467,442 
           
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at June 30, 2016  $1,497,062   $1,497,062 

 

(1) All amounts are net of tax.

 

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016(1)
   Unrealized Gains
and Losses on
Available-for-Sale
Securities
   Total 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at January 1, 2016  $397,994   $397,994 
           
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications   1,116,868    1,116,868 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(2)   (17,800)   (17,800)
Net current-period other comprehensive income   1,099,068    1,099,068 
           
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at June 30, 2016  $1,497,062   $1,497,062 

 

(1) All amounts are net of tax.

(2) See table below for details about reclassifications.

 

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components
  Amount Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
   Affected Line Item in the
Statement Where Net
Income is Presented
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities  $29,181   Gain on sale of securities
    (11,381)  Tax expense
Total reclassifications for the period  $17,800   Net of tax

 

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NOTE 8 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Continued)

 

The following tables summarize the changes within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. There was no reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income for these periods.

 

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015(1)
   Unrealized Gains
and Losses on
Available-for-Sale
Securities
   Total 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at April 1, 2015  $718,274   $718,274 
           
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications   (696,968)   (696,968)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   -    - 
Net current-period other comprehensive loss   (696,968)   (696,968)
           
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at June 30, 2015  $21,306   $21,306 

 

(1) All amounts are net of tax.

 

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015(1)
   Unrealized Gains
and Losses on
Available-for-Sale
Securities
   Total 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at January 1, 2015  $197,331   $197,331 
           
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications   (176,025)   (176,025)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   -    - 
Net current-period other comprehensive loss   (176,025)   (176,025)
           
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at June 30, 2015  $21,306   $21,306 

 

(1) All amounts are net of tax.

 

NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On July 15, 2016, First Mid received approval of the Merger from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions in the Merger Agreement and the approval of the stockholders of both First Mid and First Clover Leaf, the Merger is anticipated to be completed in the second half of 2016.

 

On July 26, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.06 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. The dividend will be payable to stockholders of record as of August 19, 2016 and is expected to be paid on August 26, 2016.

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

When used in this Quarterly Report, the words or phrases “will,” “are expected to,” “we believe,” “should,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, (i) changes in general economic conditions, either nationally, internationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected; (ii) competition among depository and other financial institutions; (iii) inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments; (iv) adverse changes in the securities markets; changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including Basel III, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) and the regulations issued thereunder; (v) our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; (vi) the inability to complete the proposed transactions with First Mid due to the failure to obtain the required stockholder approvals; (vii) the failure to satisfy other conditions to completion of the proposed transaction with First Mid, including receipt of required regulatory and other approvals; (viii) the effect of the announcement of the transaction with First Mid on customer relationships and operating results; (ix) our ability to successfully integrate acquired entities, if any; (x) changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; 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 (the “SEC”) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; (xi) changes resulting from shutdowns of the federal government; (xii) changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans; (xii) changes in our financial condition or results of operations that reduce capital available to pay dividends; and (xiv) changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own, that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. The factors listed above could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements, which only speak as of the date made.

 

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

First Clover Leaf considers the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting estimate due to the higher degree of judgment and complexity than other significant accounting estimates.

 

Allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation account that reflects our evaluation of the probable incurred credit losses in our loan portfolio. We maintain the allowance through provisions for loan losses that we charge against income. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.

 

Our evaluation of risk in maintaining the allowance for loan losses includes the review of all loans on which the collectibility of principal may not be reasonably assured. We consider the following factors as part of this evaluation: our historical loan loss experience, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, and estimated value of any underlying collateral. Management also evaluates the total balance of the allowance for loan losses based on several factors that are not loan specific but are reflective of the probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio, including prevailing economic conditions such as housing trends, inflation rates and unemployment rates, and geographic concentrations of loans within the Bank’s immediate market area.

 

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There may be other factors that may warrant our consideration in maintaining an allowance at a level sufficient to provide for probable incurred losses. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events change.

 

In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), as an integral part of its examination process, periodically reviews our loan portfolio and the related allowance for loan losses. The OCC may require us to increase the allowance for loan losses based on its judgments of information available to it at the time of its examination, thereby adversely affecting our results of operations.

 

Overview

 

First Clover Leaf is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of Maryland. Located in Edwardsville Illinois, First Clover Leaf has a wholly-owned subsidiary, First Clover Leaf Bank, National Association (“First Clover Leaf Bank”), which is a community bank operating with six branch locations in Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois along with one branch location in Clayton, Missouri. First Clover Leaf Bank is the source of all of the Company’s revenue. First Clover Leaf common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market and is traded under the symbol “FCLF”.

 

First Clover Leaf’s results of operations depend primarily on net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between the interest earned on interest-earning assets, and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Our results of operations also are affected by our provision for loan losses, non-interest income and non-interest expense. Moreover, the results of operations may be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, changes in market interest rates, governmental policies and the actions of regulatory authorities.

 

On April 26, 2016, the Company and First Mid, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended by the First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into as of June 6, 2016, and as may be further amended, the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which First Mid will acquire the Company and First Clover Leaf Bank (the “Merger”). Until the consummation of the Merger, we anticipate continuing to focus on our loan and deposit growth strategies. We expect to also incur higher non-interest expenses in the upcoming quarters as we work toward closing the transaction. Specifically, we have incurred increased professional fees as well as other costs necessary in connection with the transaction. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, we continued our emphasis on growth, specifically on earning assets. As of June 30, 2016, our loan balance grew $19.9 million to $440.4 million compared to $420.5 million at December 31, 2015. Our growth in deposits continued as our core deposits, excluding broker deposits, grew $23.2 million to $496.7 million at June 30, 2016 compared to $473.5 million at December 31, 2015.

 

Our net income decreased to $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from $2.7 million for the same period in 2015. The decrease in net income resulted primarily from merger related expenses in compensation and employee benefits and in professional fees. Additionally, we experienced an increase in provision for loan losses compared to a $500,000 credit for loan losses in the previous year. These increased expenses were partially offset by higher net interest income and by lower income taxes. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.24 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $0.38 for the comparable period in 2015.

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and asset quality provides a comparison of our results as of June 30, 2016 to December 31, 2015, while our operating results compare the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 to the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes.

 

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Financial Condition

 

Total Assets.  Total assets increased $10.4 million to $665.3 million at June 30, 2016 from $654.9 million at December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to an increase in loans and an increase in securities available for sale partially offset by lower balances of cash and cash equivalents.

 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $12.6 million to $66.6 million at June 30, 2016 from $79.2 million at December 31, 2015 primarily due to an increase in loans, partially offset by an increase in deposits.

 

Loans, net, increased $19.9 million to $440.4 million at June 30, 2016 from $420.5 million at December 31, 2015. The loan categories with significant increases were commercial business and commercial real estate. Commercial business increased $13.1 million to $102.9 million at June 30, 2016 from $89.7 million at December 31, 2015. Commercial real estate increased $8.8 million to $162.4 million at June 30, 2016 from $153.6 million at December 31, 2015. One-to-four family loans increased $3.1 million to $113.9 million at June 30, 2016 from $110.8 million at December 31, 2015. These increases were partially offset by decreases in multi-family and home equity loan categories. Multi-family loans decreased $4.4 million to $36.8 million at June 30, 2016 from $41.2 million at December 31, 2015. Home equity loans decreased $1.2 million to $12.5 million at June 30, 2016 from $13.7 million at December 31, 2015.

 

Securities available for sale increased $4.6 million to $108.3 million at June 30, 2016 from $103.8 million at December 31, 2015. The increase was due primarily to purchases of $21.9 million partially offset by calls, maturities and principal repayments of $15.1 million and sales of $3.7 million. Overall, our U.S. government agency securities increased $3.0 million, mortgage backed securities increased $2.0 million, and state and municipal securities decreased $360,359.

 

Total Liabilities.  Total liabilities increased $8.5 million to $583.1 million at June 30, 2016 from $574.6 million at December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to increases in deposits and in securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

 

Deposits increased $6.4 million to $539.6 million at June 30, 2016 from $533.2 million at December 31, 2015. The increase in deposits was primarily due to an increase in core deposits partially offset by reduction of $16.8 million in brokered deposits.

 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase increased $2.1 million to $21.8 million at June 30, 2016 from $19.7 million at December 31, 2015. This increase was due primarily to normal fluctuations in these business accounts.

 

Stockholders’ Equity.  Stockholders’ equity increased to $82.2 million at June 30, 2016 from $80.3 million at December 31, 2015 primarily due to net income of $1.7 million and an increase of $1.1 million in accumulated other comprehensive income, partially offset by the payment of cash dividends to the holders of our common stock in the amount of $840,480.

 

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Asset Quality

 

The Company experienced an increase in non-performing assets as of June 30, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015. The following tables set forth information with respect to the Company’s non-performing and impaired loans and other non-performing assets at the dates indicated:

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Non-accrual loans(1)   5,705,918    3,238,933 
Other impaired loans   4,597,572    2,321,550 
Total non-performing and impaired loans   10,303,490    5,560,483 
Foreclosed assets   2,851,367    3,059,101 
Total non-performing assets  $13,154,857   $8,619,584 

 

(1) The entire balance was also classified as impaired as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
Non-performing assets to total assets   1.98%   1.32%
Non-performing and impaired loans to total loans   2.31    1.30 
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing and impaired loans   60.42    105.86 
Allowance for loan losses to total loans   1.39    1.38 

 

Non-Performing and Impaired Loans and Other Non-Performing Assets. At June 30, 2016, our total non-performing assets increased $4.6 million to $13.2 million compared to $8.6 million at December 31, 2015. At June 30, 2016, the Company’s non-accrual loans increased to $5.7 million from $3.2 million at December 31, 2015. This increase was primarily due to a $2.6 million loan that was newly classified as non-accrual during the first quarter of 2016.

 

At June 30, 2016, the Bank had one relationship classified as non-accrual with a balance over $1.0 million. The relationship was a $2.5 million credit secured by a special purpose facility. This credit was placed on non-accrual status during March 2016. Prior to being placed on non-accrual, the loan was current in principal and interest payments, but it was experiencing cash flow difficulties due to low utilization rates. The borrower has signed a forbearance agreement with the Bank which includes several provisions that will improve the viability of the business and therefore the value to be received in a sale of the property. The Bank has recorded a $1.0 million allowance on the credit for what we estimate the shortfall in collateral may be to cover the outstanding balance. The loan is performing in compliance with the restructured terms.

 

At June 30, 2016, the Bank also had two relationships classified as non-accrual with outstanding balances over $500,000. The first relationship is a $710,000 credit secured by a special purpose facility. The loan was placed on non-accrual status during May 2016. The borrower has been experiencing insufficient cash flow and the credit has been restructured to allow the borrower time to improve cash flow. The second relationship was a $615,000 credit to a real estate investor. This credit was placed on non-accrual status in 2012. The investor has experienced cash flow difficulties due to higher vacancy rates and the need for property repairs. Since being placed on non-accrual, $1.7 million in pay-downs from the sale of collateral has been received on this relationship, and a charge-off of $483,000 was recorded in June 2013. A property manager is overseeing the daily operations, and all non-rented properties have been listed for sale. The borrower has signed a forbearance agreement with the Bank to aid in selling some of the properties to further reduce the debt.

 

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In addition to the non-accrual loans discussed above, we have loans that were accruing interest that we categorize as impaired due to observed credit deterioration or restructured status. At June 30, 2016, there were five credits in this classification, with a total balance of $4.6 million. Of this balance, one relationship, comprised of two credits, totaled $3.6 million. The largest loan in this relationship at June 30, 2016 was a $2.6 million credit secured by a multi-family property that was experiencing cash flow difficulties due to high vacancy rates. The second loan in this relationship is a $955,000 credit secured by a separate multi-family property that required an additional loan advance to finance the payment of real estate taxes. The property was experiencing cash flow issues since proceeds from the operation of this collateral were being used to assist the larger credit. In comparison, there were six loans that met this classification at December 31, 2015 with a total balance of $2.3 million.

 

The following table presents a summary of our past due loans as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Loans 30-59 Days Past Due  $193,364   $389,604 
Loans 60-89 Days Past Due   902,636    259,240 
Loans 90 or more Days Past Due   753,065    322,206 
Total Past Due Loans  $1,849,065   $971,050 

 

Past due balances increased $878,000 to $1.8 million at June 30, 2016 from $971,000 at December 31, 2015. The category with the largest increase was the 60-89 day category which increased $643,000. This increase is due to a $790,000 credit that became past due early in the second quarter. The 90 or more days past due category increased $431,000 from December 31, 2015. This was primarily due to two loans in the 60-89 day category that exceeded 90 days past due during the first quarter and remain past due at this reporting, and two additional loans in the 60-89 day category that exceeded 90 days past due during the second quarter.

 

The following table presents a summary of our credit quality indicators as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Pass  $425,497,052   $406,334,907 
Special Mention   8,369,986    12,005,589 
Substandard   12,519,447    7,688,775 
Doubtful   -    91,773 
Total Loans  $446,386,485   $426,121,044 

 

At June 30, 2016, loans classified as special mention decreased $3.6 million from $12.0 million at December 31, 2015. The decrease was primarily a result of two commercial business loans totaling $1.0 million that were upgraded to the pass category, and two credits totaling $3.6 million reclassified from the special mention to substandard category during the second quarter of 2016. Loans classified as substandard increased $4.8 million to $12.5 million at June 30, 2016 compared to $7.7 million at December 31, 2015. The increase was due to one credit that was reclassified from pass to substandard during the first quarter of 2016, and the two credits previously mentioned totaling $3.6 million reclassified from special mention to substandard during the second quarter of 2016. These two credits are both classified as impaired, but they are performing in accordance with their modified terms.

 

At June 30, 2016, the Bank had six properties classified as foreclosed assets valued at $2.9 million. The foreclosed asset balance declined $200,000 from December 31, 2015 due to five lot sales that occurred during the first half of 2016, and a write down on a residential lot development during the

 

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second quarter of 2016. The collateral on the remaining properties consists of farmland, two residential lot developments, a commercial development, and two single-family residences. All of these properties were transferred into foreclosed assets at the property’s fair value, less estimated costs of disposal, at the date of foreclosure. Initial valuation adjustments, if any, are charged against the allowance for loan losses. The properties are evaluated on a non-recurring basis to verify that the recorded amount is supported by its current fair value.

 

Results of Operations

 

General.  We recorded net income of $651,401 and $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2016 resulted primarily from merger related expenses in compensation and employee benefits and in professional fees, along with a provision for loan losses, partially offset by higher net interest income and by lower income taxes. We recorded net income of $1.7 million and $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 resulted primarily from increases in compensation and employee benefits and in professional fees due to merger related expenses, and an increase in provision for loan losses compared to a $500,000 credit for loan losses in the previous year, partially offset by higher net interest income and by lower income taxes.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, yields on loans decreased 0.30% to 4.12% compared to 4.42% for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The higher yield during the 2015 period included an interest recovery of $189,000 from non-accrual loan payoffs. Without this interest recovery, our yield on loans would have been 4.23% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, yields on loans decreased 0.23% to 4.13% compared to 4.36% for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The higher yield during the 2015 period included an interest recovery of $250,000 from non-accrual loan payoffs. Without this interest recovery, our yield on loans would have been 4.24% for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The decline in yield was primarily due to longer-term assets re-pricing at lower current rates as well as competitive market forces driving down rates. Our commercial loans are the most sensitive to changes in market interest rates because they often have shorter terms to maturity, and, therefore, the interest rates adjust more frequently.

 

We have experienced a slight increase in the rate of time deposits as they mature from shorter term time deposits into longer term time deposits. Our ability to lower rates paid on deposits is limited due to the already low deposit rates and the competitive environment in which we operate. The Company’s yield on earning assets and cost of funds are largely dependent on the interest rate environment. The competitive and market forces continue to pressure the yield on our earning assets.

 

Net interest income.   Net interest income increased to $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $4.4 million for the comparable period in 2015, primarily due to an increase of $43.6 million in average outstanding loans and from an increased yield on interest-earning deposits, partially offset by higher interest expense from an increased rate on time deposits and a higher average balance of FHLB advances. Net interest income increased to $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $8.8 million for the comparable period in 2015, primarily due to an increase of $36.8 million in average outstanding loans and from an increased yield on interest-earning deposits, partially offset by higher interest expense from an increased rate on time deposits and a higher average balance of FHLB advances. Net average interest-earning assets were $101.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $87.6 million for the same period in 2015. The ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities increased to 120.28% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from 118.96% for the same period in 2015. Our interest rate spread decreased to 2.89% for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to 3.14% for the comparable period in 2015. Our net interest margin decreased to 2.99% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 3.22% for the same period in 2015. The average rate earned on interest-earning assets decreased by 20 basis points for the six months ended June 30, 2016 to 3.45% from 3.65% for the same period in 2015, while the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased five basis points for the six months ended June 30, 2016 to 0.56% from 0.51% for the same period in 2015.

 

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The following tables set forth the average balance sheets, average yields and cost of funds, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments on loans or securities were made. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual 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 deferred loan fees, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense. Yields and rates have been annualized.

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2016   2015 
   Average
Outstanding
Balance
   Interest   Yield/
Rate
   Average
Outstanding
Balance
   Interest   Yield/
Rate
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans, gross (1) (2) (3)  $445,883   $4,567    4.12%  $402,333   $4,430    4.42%
Securities (1)   107,243    544    2.04%   107,170    538    2.01%
Federal Reserve Bank stock   1,677    25    6.00%   1,677    25    6.00%
Interest-earning balances from depository institutions   64,632    96    0.60%   39,570    29    0.29%
Total interest-earning assets   619,435    5,232    3.40%   550,750    5,022    3.66%
Non-interest-earning assets   56,147              52,499           
Total assets  $675,582             $603,249           
                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Interest-bearing transaction  $302,726   $176    0.23%  $272,232   $159    0.23%
Savings deposits   30,594    14    0.18%   30,571    13    0.17%
Time deposits   134,243    419    1.26%   127,831    350    1.10%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   15,998    66    1.66%   11,721    41    1.40%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   26,662    11    0.17%   16,066    1    0.02%
Subordinated debentures   4,000    26    2.61%   4,000    22    2.21%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   514,223    712    0.56%   462,421    586    0.51%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities   79,592              61,711           
Total liabilities   593,815              524,132           
Stockholders’ equity   81,767              79,117           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $675,582             $603,249           
                               
Net interest income       $4,520             $4,436      
Net interest rate spread (4)              2.84%             3.15%
Net interest-earning assets (5)   $105,212             $88,329           
Net interest margin (6)              2.93%             3.23%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities             120.46%             119.10%

 

(1) Yields on loans and securities have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis. Net interest margin on a fully tax-equivalent basis would have been 3.13% and 3.42% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The tax equivalent basis was computed by calculating the deemed interest on tax-exempt loans and municipal bonds that would have been earned on a fully taxable basis to yield the same after-tax income using a combined federal and state marginal tax rate of 36%.

 

(2) Interest on loans includes loan fees collected in the amount of $57,976 and $37,405 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

(3) Interest on loans includes $189,000 of interest recaptured from non-accrual loan payoffs for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

 

(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

 

(5) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.

 

(6) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 

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   Six Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2016   2015 
   Average
Outstanding
Balance
   Interest   Yield/
Rate
   Average
Outstanding
Balance
   Interest   Yield/
Rate
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans, gross (1) (2) (3)  $439,998   $9,030    4.13%  $403,195   $8,723    4.36%
Securities (1)   107,253    1,111    2.08%   106,049    1,111    2.11%
Federal Reserve Bank stock   1,677    50    6.00%   1,677    50    6.00%
Interest-earning balances from depository institutions   54,949    172    0.63%   38,920    56    0.29%
Total interest-earning assets   603,877    10,363    3.45%   549,841    9,940    3.65%
Non-interest-earning assets   55,073              51,225           
Total assets  $658,950             $601,066           
                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Interest-bearing transaction  $290,859   $344    0.24%  $277,625   $334    0.24%
Savings deposits   30,561    29    0.19%   30,326    25    0.17%
Time deposits   134,184    818    1.23%   127,351    688    1.09%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   15,997    132    1.66%   7,130    66    1.87%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   26,443    24    0.18%   15,764    2    0.03%
Subordinated debentures   4,000    51    2.56%   4,000    44    2.22%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   502,044    1,398    0.56%   462,196    1,159    0.51%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities   75,446              60,320           
Total liabilities   577,490              522,516           
Stockholders’ equity   81,460              78,550           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $658,950             $601,066           
                               
Net interest income       $8,965             $8,781      
Net interest rate spread (4)              2.89%             3.14%
Net interest-earning assets (5)   $101,833             $87,645           
Net interest margin (6)              2.99%             3.22%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities             120.28%             118.96%

 

(1) Yields on loans and securities have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis. Net interest margin on a fully tax-equivalent basis would have been 3.18% and 3.41% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The tax equivalent basis was computed by calculating the deemed interest on tax-exempt loans and municipal bonds that would have been earned on a fully taxable basis to yield the same after-tax income using a combined federal and state marginal tax rate of 36%.

 

(2) Interest on loans includes loan fees collected in the amount of $67,575 and $56,822 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

(3) Interest on loans includes $250,000 of interest recaptured from non-accrual loan payoffs for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

 

(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

 

(5) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.

 

(6) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 

Interest and dividend income.  The relative components of interest income vary from time to time based on the availability and interest rates of loans, securities and other interest-earning assets. Interest and fee income on loans increased to $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 from $4.4 million for the same period in 2015. This increase was primarily due to a $43.6 million increase in average outstanding loans partially offset by a decline in yield. The three months ended June 30, 2015 also included interest recaptured from non-accrual loan payoffs of $189,000. Interest and fee income on loans increased to $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from $8.7 million for the same period in

 

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2015. This increase was primarily due to a $36.8 million increase in average outstanding loans partially offset by a decline in yield on loans. The six months ended June 30, 2015 also included interest recaptured from non-accrual loan payoffs of $250,000. The average balance of loans was $440.0 million and $403.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The average yield on loans decreased to 4.13% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from 4.36% for the comparable period in 2015. Without the interest recapture, the yield on loans would have been 4.24% instead of 4.36% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

 

Interest income on securities increased slightly to $544,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 from $538,000 for the same period in 2015. Interest income on securities remained at $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015. Interest income on securities remained flat primarily due to a slight decline in yield partially offset by a higher average balance of securities. The average yield on securities decreased to 2.08% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from 2.11% for the comparable period in 2015. The average balance of securities was $107.3 million and $106.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Interest on interest-earning deposits increased to $96,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 from $29,000 for the same period in 2015. Interest on interest-earning deposits increased to $172,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from $56,000 for the same period in 2015. The increase in interest on interest-earning deposits was primarily due to an increase in yield along with a higher average balance. The average yield on interest-earning deposits was 0.63% and 0.29% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The average balance of interest-earning deposits was $54.9 million and $38.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Interest expense.  Interest expense on deposits increased to $609,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, from $523,000 for the comparable period in 2015. Interest expense on deposits increased to $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, from $1.0 million for the comparable period in 2015. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to an increase in rate along with a higher average balance of time deposits. The average rate on time deposits was 1.23% and 1.09% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The average balance of time deposits increased to $134.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from $127.4 million for the same period in 2015.

 

Interest expense on FHLB advances increased to $66,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $41,000 for the same period in 2015. Interest expense on FHLB advances increased to $132,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $66,000 for the same period in 2015. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in the average balance partially offset by a decline in the average rate paid. The average balance of FHLB advances was $16.0 million and $7.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The average rate on FHLB advances decreased to 1.66% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 1.87% for the same period in 2015.

 

Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase increased to $11,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $1,000 for the comparable period in 2015. Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase increased to $24,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $2,000 for the comparable period in 2015. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to a higher average balance along with an increase in rate. The average balance of securities sold under agreements to repurchase was $26.4 million and $15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The average rate increased to 0.18% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from 0.03% for the comparable period in 2015.

 

Provision for loan losses.  For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Bank recorded provision expense of $70,000 compared to no provision expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Bank recorded provision expense of $320,000 compared to a $500,000 credit provision for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The credit provision was recorded in June 2015 as management determined it was appropriate due to improvements in credit quality trends and recoveries received on previously charged off loans. The provision expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was due primarily to a downgrade on a $2.5 million commercial real estate loan that was tested for impairment as well as an overall increase in non-performing loans. Non-performing and

 

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impaired loans totaled $10.3 million and $5.6 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. We received recoveries of $33,000 and $889,000 and recorded charge-offs of $14,000 and $51,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s consideration of current economic conditions; First Clover Leaf’s loan portfolio composition and historical loss experience coupled with current market valuations on collateral; and management’s estimate of probable losses in the portfolio as well as the level of non-performing and impaired loans. We continue to review and make adjustments to certain qualitative factors as appropriate due to our continued expansion into newer markets and continued segment concentration in real estate loans that are collateral dependent. Management also reviews individual loans for which full collectability may not be reasonably assured and considers, among other matters, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. This evaluation is ongoing and results in variations in First Clover Leaf’s provision for loan losses. There may be other factors that may warrant our consideration in maintaining an allowance at a level sufficient to provide for probable incurred losses. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events change.

 

Non-interest income. Non-interest income decreased to $706,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $741,000 for the same period in 2015. Non-interest income remained at $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 2015. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, we experienced a reduction in gain on sale of loans partially offset by increases in service fees on deposit accounts and gain on the sale of securities compared to the same period in 2015.

 

Service fees on deposit accounts increased to $151,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 from $123,000 for the same period in 2015. Service fees on deposit accounts increased to $278,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from $230,000 for the same period in 2015. This increase was due to higher non-sufficient fund income and treasury management fees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

 

Gain on sale of securities was $29,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, we sold $3.7 million of securities. There were no sales of securities during the three months ended June 30, 2016 or for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.

 

Gain on sale of loans totaled $225,000 and $295,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Gain on sale of loans totaled $351,000 and $476,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These decreases were due to a lower volume of loan sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the same periods in 2015. We sold loans totaling $9.3 million and $10.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, we sold loans totaling $14.2 million and $17.3 million, respectively.

 

Non-interest expense. Non-interest expense increased to $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 from $3.5 million for the same period in 2015. Non-interest expense increased to $7.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from $6.9 million for the same period in 2015. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to merger related expenses in compensation and employee benefits and in professional fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

 

Compensation and employee benefits increased to $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 from $1.9 million for the same period in 2015. Compensation and employee benefits increased to $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from $3.8 million for the same period in 2015. These increases were primarily due to payments of $533,000 in accordance with a separation and release agreement.

 

Professional fees increased to $515,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $134,000 for the same period in 2015. Professional fees increased to $661,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $261,000 for the same period in 2015. These increases were primarily due to merger expenses of $387,000 related to consulting, legal, and auditing fees.

 

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Income taxes.  Income tax expense decreased to $57,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $457,000 for the same period in 2015. Income tax expense decreased to $353,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2015. These decreases were primarily due to a reduction in the effective tax rates resulting from tax exempt income comprising a higher portion of total income, tax credits resulting from a loss at the holding company generated by increased merger expenses, along with lower pre-tax income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. The effective tax rate was 8.0% and 17.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively compared to 27.4% and 28.6% for the comparable periods in 2015, respectively.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We maintain liquid assets at levels considered adequate to meet liquidity needs. We adjust our liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay our borrowings and fund loan commitments. We also adjust liquidity as appropriate to meet asset and liability management objectives.

 

Our primary sources of liquidity are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, and earnings and funds provided from operations. While scheduled principal repayments on loans are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, and rates offered by our competition. We set the interest rates on our deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.

 

A portion of our liquidity consists of cash and cash equivalents, which are a product of our operating, investing and financing activities. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $66.6 million and $79.2 million, respectively, were invested in cash and cash equivalents. The primary sources of cash are principal repayments on loans, proceeds from the calls and maturities of investment securities, increases in deposit and securities sold under agreements to repurchase accounts, and advances from the FHLB.

 

Cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included with the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q.

 

Our primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of investment securities. Loan originations exceeded principal collections on loans by $20.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to principal collections on loans exceeding loan originations by $8.4 million for the for the same period in 2015. Cash received from calls, maturities, and principal repayments of available-for-sale investment securities totaled $15.1 million and $9.0 million for the six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. We purchased $21.9 million and $9.6 million of available-for-sale investment securities during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Deposit flows are generally affected by market interest rates, products offered by local competitors, and other factors. Net deposits increased by $6.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to a decrease of $30.9 million for the same period in 2015. The increase in deposits during the six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily due to an increase in core deposits partially offset by a reduction of $16.8 million in brokered deposits.

 

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, we exercise borrowing agreements with the FHLB, which provide for an additional source of funds. We had $16.0 million of advances from the FHLB at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. At June 30, 2016, we had additional available credit of approximately $79.4 million. Additionally, we have the ability to purchase funds through our affiliation with Promontory Interfinancial Network if we require additional liquidity. At June 30, 2016, the funds authorized for purchase through this program totaled $61.0 million.

 

The Bank is required to maintain certain minimum capital requirements under OCC regulations. Failure by a national bank to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory and possible discretionary actions by regulators, which, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the

 

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Bank’s financial statements. Under the capital adequacy guidelines and regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. As of June 30, 2016, under regulatory standards, the Bank had capital levels in excess of the minimums necessary to be considered “well capitalized,” which is the highest regulatory designation.

 

The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios under Basel III as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are presented in the following tables:

 

As of June 30, 2016
               To be Well Capitalized 
           For Capital   Under Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Adequacy Purposes   Action Provisions 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
     
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets  $72,346,000    14.05%  $23,170,000    4.50%  $33,468,000    6.50%
                               
Tier I Capital to Adjusted Total Assets   72,346,000    10.89%   26,566,000    4.00%   33,208,000    5.00%
                               
Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets   72,346,000    14.05%   30,893,000    6.00%   41,191,000    8.00%
                               
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets   76,885,000    14.93%   41,191,000    8.00%   51,489,000    10.00%

 

As of December 31, 2015
               To be Well Capitalized 
           For Capital   Under Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Adequacy Purposes   Action Provisions 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
     
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets  $71,273,000    14.89%  $21,546,000    4.50%  $31,122,000    6.50%
                               
Tier I Capital to Adjusted Total Assets   71,273,000    11.47%   24,855,000    4.00%   31,069,000    5.00%
                               
Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets   71,273,000    14.89%   28,728,000    6.00%   38,303,000    8.00%
                               
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets   76,195,000    15.91%   38,303,000    8.00%   47,879,000    10.00%

 

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The Company’s actual consolidated capital amounts and ratios under Basel III as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are presented in the following tables:

 

As of June 30, 2016
               To be Well Capitalized 
           For Capital   Under Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Adequacy Purposes   Action Provisions 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
                         
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets  $69,282,000    13.45%  $23,185,000    4.50%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Tier I Capital to Adjusted Total Assets   69,282,000    10.24%   27,069,000    4.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets   69,282,000    13.45%   30,914,000    6.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets   77,821,000    15.10%   41,218,000    8.00%   N/A    N/A 

 

As of December 31, 2015
               To be Well Capitalized 
           For Capital   Under Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Adequacy Purposes   Action Provisions 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
                         
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets  $68,467,000    14.29%  $21,555,000    4.50%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Tier I Capital to Adjusted Total Assets   68,467,000    10.28%   26,651,000    4.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets   68,467,000    14.29%   28,740,000    6.00%   N/A    N/A 
                               
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets   77,389,000    16.16%   38,321,000    8.00%   N/A    N/A 

 

In July 2013, the U.S. federal banking authorities approved the implementation of the Basel III regulatory capital reforms and issued rules effecting certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Basel III Rules”). The Basel III Rules are applicable to all U.S. banks that are subject to minimum capital requirements, as well as to bank and savings and loan holding companies other than “small bank holding companies” (generally non-public bank holding companies with consolidated assets of less than $1 billion). The Bank, along with other community banking organizations, became subject to the Basel III Rules effective January 1, 2015.

 

The Basel III Rules not only increased most of the required minimum regulatory capital ratios, but they introduced a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio and the concept of a Capital Conservation Buffer ("CCB"). The Basel III Rules also expanded the definition of capital as in effect currently by establishing criteria that instruments must meet to be considered additional Tier 1 capital (Tier 1 capital in addition to common equity) and Tier 2 capital. A number of instruments that qualified previously as Tier 1 capital no longer qualify, or their qualifications may change as the Basel III rules are fully implemented. The Basel III Rules also permit banking organizations with less than $15.0 billion in assets to retain, through a one-time election, the previous treatment for accumulated other comprehensive income. The Bank elected this one-time opt-out to exclude accumulated other comprehensive income from regulatory capital with the filing of its regulatory reports for first quarter of 2015.

 

The Basel III Rules have maintained the general structure of the current prompt corrective action framework, while incorporating the increased requirements. The prompt corrective action guidelines were also revised to add the common equity Tier 1 capital ratio.  In order to be a “well-capitalized” depository institution under the new regime, a bank and holding company must maintain a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5% or more; a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8% or more; a total capital ratio of 10% or more; and a leverage ratio of 5% or more. 

 

The Bank and the Company have each adopted Regulatory Capital Plans that require the Bank to maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 8% and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 12% (excluding the CCB). The minimum capital ratios set forth in the Regulatory Capital Plans will be increased and other minimum capital requirements will be established if and as necessary. In accordance

 

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with the Regulatory Capital Plans, neither the Company nor the Bank will pursue any growth opportunity, declare any dividend or conduct any stock repurchase that would cause the Bank's total risk-based capital ratio and/or its Tier 1 leverage ratio to fall below the established minimum capital levels, or capital levels required for capital adequacy plus the CCB. The minimum CCB in 2016 is 0.625% and will increase by 0.625% annually through 2019 to 2.5%. As of March 31, 2016, the Bank and the Company adopted all of the Basel III 2016 phase-in rules and were well-capitalized, with all capital ratios exceeding the well-capitalized requirement. At present, management concludes that its current capital structure and the execution of its capital plan will be sufficient to meet and exceed the revised regulatory capital ratios as required by the new Basel III Rules.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to credit-related financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, as described further below. The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in such customer’s contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

 

Unfunded commitments under construction lines of credit for residential and multi-family properties are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. These lines of credit are uncollateralized and usually do not contain a specified maturity date and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Company is committed.

 

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.

 

A summary of the notional or contractual amounts of financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk at June 30, 2016 follows:

 

               Range of Rates 
   Variable Rate   Fixed Rate   Total   on Fixed Rate 
   Commitments   Commitments   Commitments   Commitments 
     
Commitments to extend credit  $41,919,882   $40,493,461   $82,413,343    2.875% - 18.00%
Standby letters of credit   1,035,125    94,000    1,129,125    4.00% - 6.00%

 

Loans sold to the FHLB under the Mortgage Partnership Finance (“MPF”) program are sold with recourse. The Bank has an agreement to sell residential loans of up to $81.0 million to the FHLB, of which approximately $72.2 million had been sold as of June 30, 2016. As a part of the agreement, the Bank had a maximum credit enhancement of $388,000 at June 30, 2016. The Company intends to continue originating and selling mortgage loans while retaining the servicing rights of the loans. In addition to the MPF program, the Company currently has a relationship to sell loans to Fannie Mae. These loans are also sold with recourse. The Company has a recourse liability reserve established. Since the Company has no loss experience at this time, we utilized the current Fannie Mae loss history rates in the calculation of our reserve.

 

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Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

The majority of First Clover Leaf’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, the most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk. First Clover Leaf’s assets, consisting primarily of loans, have longer maturities than its liabilities, which consist primarily of deposits. As a result, the principal part of First Clover Leaf’s business strategy is to manage interest rate risk and reduce the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates. Accordingly, the Bank’s board of directors has established an Asset/Liability Management Committee which is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate given First Clover Leaf’s business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the board of directors. Senior management monitors the level of interest rate risk on a regular basis, and the Asset/Liability Management Committee meets at least quarterly to review the asset/liability policies and interest rate risk position.

 

During the relatively low interest rate environment that has existed in recent years, we have implemented the following strategies to manage interest rate risk: (i) maintaining a high equity-to-assets ratio; and (ii) offering a variety of adjustable rate loan products, including adjustable rate one-to-four family, multi-family and non-residential mortgage loans, short-term consumer loans, and a variety of adjustable-rate commercial loans. By maintaining a high equity-to-assets ratio and by investing in adjustable-rate and short-term assets, we are better positioned to react to increases in market interest rates. However, maintaining high equity balances reduces the return-on-equity ratio, and investments in shorter-term assets generally bear lower yields than longer-term investments.

 

First Clover Leaf utilized an independent third-party to analyze interest rate risk sensitivity as of March 31, 2016. The model uses a discounted cash flow analysis and an option-based pricing approach to measure the interest rate sensitivity of net portfolio value (“NPV”). The model estimates the economic value of each type of asset, liability and off-balance-sheet contract under the assumption of instantaneous rate increases of up to 400 basis points or decreases of 100 points in 100 basis point increments. An increase in interest rates from 3% to 4% would mean, for example, a 100 basis point increase in the “Change in Interest” column.

 

The tables below set forth, as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the estimated changes in the NPV that would result from the designated instantaneous changes in the U.S. Treasury yield curve. Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments and deposit decay, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.

 

March 31, 2016 
    NPV   Net Portfolio Value as a Percentage of
Present Value of Assets
 
    Estimated   Estimated Increase
(Decrease) in NPV
         
Change in Interest Rates   NPV   Amount   Percent   NPV Ratio   Change 
                  
 +400  bp   $83,587   $(20,347)   (20)%   14.71%   (148)  bp
 +300  bp    91,327    (12,607)   (12)   15.60    (59)  bp
 +200  bp    97,408    (6,526)   (6)   16.12    (7)  bp
 +100  bp    102,053    (1,881)   (2)   16.39    20  bp
 0  bp    103,934    -    -    16.19    0  bp
 -100  bp    95,842    (8,092)   (8)   14.69    (150)  bp

 

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Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk (Continued)

 

December 31, 2015 
    NPV   Net Portfolio Value as a Percentage of
Present Value of Assets
 
    Estimated   Estimated Increase
(Decrease) in NPV
         
Change in Interest Rates   NPV   Amount   Percent   NPV Ratio   Change 
                  
 +400  bp   $84,743   $(19,577)   (19)%   14.40%   (142)  bp
 +300  bp    91,987    (12,333)   (12)   15.21    (61)  bp
 +200  bp    97,818    (6,502)   (6)   15.70    (12)  bp
 +100  bp    102,388    (1,932)   (2)   15.98    16bp
 —  bp    104,320            15.82     —bp
 -100  bp    95,264    (9,056)   (9)   14.22    (160)  bp

 

The 2016 table above indicates that at March 31, 2016 in the event of a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience an 8% decrease in the net portfolio value. In the event of a 400 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 20% decrease in the net portfolio value. Management does not believe that the Company’s primary market risk exposures at June 30, 2016, and how those exposures were managed during the three months ended June 30, 2016, have changed materially when compared to the immediately preceding quarter ended March 31, 2016. However, the Company’s primary market risk exposure has not yet been quantified at June 30, 2016 as it is not yet available, and the complexity of the model makes it difficult to accurately predict results.

 

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the above interest rate risk measurement. Modeling changes in net portfolio value require making certain assumptions such as the duration of our assets and liabilities as it relates to prepayments on loans and the average life of non-maturing deposits. In addition, we make rate assumptions for loans and deposits that are re-pricing. These assumptions may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the net portfolio value table presented assumes that the composition of the interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or re-pricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the net portfolio value table provides an indication of the interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on its net interest income and will differ from actual results.

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

In addition, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP.

  

PART II - Other Information

 

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings.

 

We and our subsidiaries are involved, from time to time, as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of our business. As of June 30, 2016, except as noted below, we and our subsidiaries were not involved in any legal proceedings, the outcome of which would be material to our financial condition or results of operations.

 

First Clover Leaf, certain executive officers of First Clover Leaf, certain members of First Clover Leaf’s board of directors, and First Mid are named as defendants in one purported class action lawsuit brought by an alleged individual First Clover Leaf stockholder challenging the Merger (the “Lawsuit”). The Lawsuit is captioned Raul v. Highlander, et al, Case No. 16-L-703, and was filed on May 20, 2016, in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Illinois, Third Judicial District. The Lawsuit alleges breaches of fiduciary duty by the individual officers and directors of First Clover Leaf relating to the process leading to the proposed Merger of First Clover Leaf and First Mid. The Lawsuit alleges that the Merger consideration is inadequate and that the joint proxy statement/prospectus does not contain sufficient disclosures and detail. The Lawsuit also alleges that First Clover Leaf and First Mid aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by the individual defendants. The relief sought includes class certification, declaratory relief, an injunction enjoining consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger should it be consummated, interest on any monetary judgment, costs, and attorneys’ fees.

 

First Clover Leaf, First Mid and the individual defendants believe that the factual allegations in the Lawsuit are without merit and legally unfounded and they intend to vigorously defend against these allegations.

 

Item 1A – Risk Factors.

 

Not required.

 

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

 

(a)  None.

(b)  Not applicable.

(c)  None.

 

Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5 - Other Information.

 

None.

 

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FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP.

 

Item 6 – Exhibits.

 

  (a) Exhibits.
  2.1: Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. and First Clover Leaf Financial Corp., dated April 26, 2016.* (1)
  2.2: First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. and First Clover Leaf Financial Corp., dated June 6, 2016.
  10.1: Form of Separation and Release Agreement by and among First Clover Leaf Financial Corp, First Clover Leaf Bank, National Association, and William D. Barlow. (2)
  31.1: Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31.2: Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32: Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  101: The following financial statements as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

  (1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of First Clover Leaf Financial Corp., filed with the Commission on April 26, 2016.
  (2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of First Clover Leaf Financial Corp., filed with the Commission on April 26, 2016.
  * Certain schedules have been omitted pursuant to Section 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K.

 

 

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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.

 

  FIRST CLOVER LEAF FINANCIAL CORP.  
  (Registrant)  

 

DATE:    August 10, 2016 BY: /s/ P. David Kuhl  
    P. David Kuhl,  
    President and Chief Executive Officer
       
  BY: /s/ Darlene F. McDonald  
    Darlene F. McDonald,  
    Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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