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

 
FORM 10-Q
 

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016

Commission File Number 000-51297

T BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas
 
71-0919962
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
16200 Dallas Parkway, Suite 190, Dallas, Texas 75248
(Address of principal executive offices)

(972) 720- 9000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to filed 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 Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes No ¨

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

Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨   No x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock as of November 10, 2016 was 4,051,657 shares.


 
T BANCSHARES, INC.
  
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 
 
 
PAGE
PART I.
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
3
ITEM 1.
 
 
3
ITEM 2.
 
 
28
ITEM 3.
 
 
44
ITEM 4.
 
 
44
PART II.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
45
ITEM 1.
 
 
45
ITEM 2.
 
 
45
ITEM 3.
 
 
45
ITEM 4.
 
 
45
ITEM 5.
 
 
45
ITEM 6.
  
 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
 
$
1,371
   
$
1,592
 
Interest-bearing deposits
   
12,256
     
6,687
 
Federal funds sold
   
72
     
431
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
   
13,699
     
8,710
 
Securities available for sale at estimated fair value
   
12,367
     
12,452
 
Securities held to maturity
   
9,689
     
-
 
Securities, restricted at cost
   
1,051
     
1,046
 
Loans held for sale
   
10,365
     
6,365
 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $1,693 and $1,564 respectively
   
154,346
     
137,648
 
Bank premises and equipment, net
   
4,544
     
4,497
 
Deferred tax assets, net
   
570
     
527
 
Receivable for loans sold
   
471
     
1,972
 
Other assets
   
3,969
     
3,712
 
Total assets
 
$
211,071
   
$
176,929
 
 
               
LIABILITIES
               
Demand deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
30,340
   
$
24,138
 
Interest-bearing
   
54,998
     
42,292
 
Time deposits $100,000 and over
   
82,518
     
66,538
 
Time deposits under $100,000
   
3,970
     
4,067
 
Total deposits
   
171,826
     
137,035
 
Borrowed funds
   
7,000
     
10,000
 
Other liabilities
   
1,995
     
2,684
 
Total liabilities
   
180,821
     
149,719
 
 
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,051,657 and 4,037,907 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
   
40
     
40
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
22,935
     
22,762
 
Retained earnings
   
7,215
     
4,398
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
60
     
10
 
Total shareholders’ equity
   
30,250
     
27,210
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
211,071
   
$
176,929
 
    

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Interest Income
                       
Loan, including fees
 
$
2,482
   
$
2,013
   
$
6,908
   
$
6,024
 
Securities
   
233
     
58
     
486
     
174
 
Federal funds sold
   
9
     
-
     
29
     
1
 
Interest-bearing deposits
   
1
     
5
     
2
     
12
 
Total interest income
   
2,725
     
2,076
     
7,425
     
6,211
 
Interest Expense
                               
Deposits
   
311
     
226
     
870
     
646
 
Borrowed funds
   
9
     
-
     
19
     
4
 
Total interest expense
   
320
     
226
     
889
     
650
 
Net interest income
   
2,405
     
1,850
     
6,536
     
5,561
 
Provision for loan losses
   
-
     
-
     
444
     
-
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
2,405
     
1,850
     
6,092
     
5,561
 
Non-interest Income
                               
Trust income
   
2,054
     
3,017
     
8,014
     
9,146
 
Gain on sale of loans
   
1,275
     
568
     
2,114
     
1,552
 
Loan servicing fees, net
   
86
     
113
     
244
     
321
 
Service fees and other income
   
22
     
18
     
54
     
51
 
Rental income
   
81
     
77
     
235
     
232
 
Loss on sale of securities
   
-
     
(1
)
   
-
     
(1
)
Total non-interest income
   
3,518
     
3,792
     
10,661
     
11,301
 
Non-interest Expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
1,414
     
1,099
     
4,015
     
3,459
 
Occupancy and equipment
   
219
     
212
     
652
     
632
 
Trust expenses
   
1,451
     
2,426
     
6,212
     
7,339
 
Professional fees
   
104
     
106
     
335
     
318
 
Data processing
   
238
     
215
     
676
     
632
 
Other
   
177
     
218
     
543
     
595
 
Total non-interest  expense
   
3,603
     
4,276
     
12,433
     
12,975
 
Income before Income Taxes 
   
2,320
     
1,366
     
4,320
     
3,887
 
Income tax expense
   
798
     
483
     
1,503
     
1,298
 
Net Income
 
$
1,522
   
$
883
   
$
2,817
   
$
2,589
 
 
                               
Earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
   
0.38
     
0.22
     
0.70
     
0.64
 
Diluted
   
0.37
     
0.22
     
0.69
     
0.64
 
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,051,657
     
4,037,907
     
4,042,925
     
4,032,824
 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
   
4,067,746
     
4,047,671
     
4,057,676
     
4,042,578
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
 
T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

    
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands) 
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Net Income
 
$
1,522
   
$
883
   
$
2,817
   
$
2,589
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, before tax effect
   
(45
)
   
84
     
76
     
111
 
Reclassification adjustment for loss on sale included in income
   
-
     
1
     
-
     
1
 
    Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax effect
   
(45
)
   
85
     
76
     
112
 
Tax effect
   
(15
)
   
29
     
26
     
38
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(30
)
   
56
     
50
     
74
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
1,492
   
$
939
   
$
2,867
   
$
2,663
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
 


T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)

(In thousands)
 
Common
Stock
   
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
BALANCE, January 1, 2015
 
$
40
   
$
22,664
   
$
1,105
   
$
(12
)
 
$
23,797
 
 
                                       
Net income - YTD
   
-
     
-
     
2,589
     
-
     
2,589
 
Other comprehensive income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
74
     
74
 
Issuance of 7,975 shares in connection with the directors’ common stock plan
   
-
     
58
     
-
     
-
     
58
 
Stock based compensation
   
-
     
21
     
-
     
-
     
21
 
BALANCE, September 30, 2015
 
$
40
   
$
22,743
   
$
3,694
   
$
62
   
$
26,539
 
                                         
BALANCE, January 1, 2016
 
$
40
   
$
22,762
   
$
4,398
   
$
10
   
$
27,210
 
 
                                       
Net income – YTD
   
-
     
-
     
2,817
     
-
     
2,817
 
Other comprehensive income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
50
     
50
 
Issuance of 13,750 shares in connection with the directors’ common stock plan
   
-
     
97
     
-
     
-
     
97
 
Stock based compensation
   
-
     
76
     
-
     
-
     
76
 
BALANCE, September 30, 2016
 
$
40
   
$
22,935
   
$
7,215
   
$
60
   
$
30,250
 

 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income
 
$
2,817
   
$
2,589
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
   
444
     
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
161
     
169
 
Accretion of discount on loans
   
(122
)
   
(109
)
Securities premium amortization, net
   
21
     
15
 
Origination of loans held for sale
   
(29,534
)
   
(15,054
)
Proceeds from payments and sales of loans held for sale
   
27,016
     
18,360
 
Loss on sale of securities
   
-
     
1
 
Net gain on sale of loans
   
(2,114
)
   
(1,552
)
Stock based compensation
   
173
     
79
 
Receivable for sold loans
   
1,501
     
8,185
 
Deferred income taxes
   
(69
)
   
266
 
Servicing asset amortization
   
305
     
93
 
Net change in:
               
Other assets
   
71
     
(298
)
Other liabilities
   
(689
)
   
(1,298
)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
   
(19
)
   
11,446
 
 
               
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Purchase of securities available for sale
   
(135,769
)
   
(101,500
)
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale
   
-
     
100,000
 
Principal payments, calls and maturities of securities available for sale
   
135,917
     
709
 
Purchase of securities held to maturity
   
(9,914
)
   
-
 
Principal payments of securities held to maturity
   
217
     
-
 
Purchase of securities, restricted
   
(2,670
)
   
(4,504
)
Proceeds from sale of securities, restricted
   
2,665
     
4,701
 
Net change in loans
   
(17,021
)
   
(12,775
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(208
)
   
(163
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(26,783
)
   
(13,532
)
 
               
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net change in demand deposits
   
18,908
     
10,419
 
Net change in time deposits
   
15,883
     
3,893
 
Proceeds from borrowed funds
   
228,000
     
145,000
 
Repayment of borrowed funds
   
(231,000
)
   
(155,000
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
31,791
     
4,312
 
 
               
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
   
4,989
     
2,226
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
8,710
     
6,932
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
13,699
   
$
9,158
 
 
               
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
               
Cash paid during the period for
               
Interest
 
$
877
   
$
645
 
Income taxes
 
$
1,725
   
$
2,020
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

T BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
  
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

We prepared the unaudited consolidated financial statements of T Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” hereafter) following the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) can be condensed or omitted.

We are responsible for the unaudited financial statements included in this document. The financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that management believes are considered necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position and operating results. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company reflect banking industry practice and conform to GAAP. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported asset and liability balances and revenue and expense amounts and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The allowance for loan loss is the primary estimate by management, which is established through a provision for loan loss charged to expense. It is reasonably possible that actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.

The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (“2015 Form 10-K”).

NOTE 2. ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2014-09 implements a common revenue standard that clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 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. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 was originally going to be effective for the Company on January 1, 2017; however, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) recently issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Deferral of the Effective Date” which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to January 1, 2018. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-02 on its financial statements.
 
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-01, “Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20) – Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items.” ASU 2015-01 eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items, which, among other things, required an entity to segregate extraordinary items considered to be unusual and infrequent from the results of ordinary operations and show the item separately in the income statement, net of tax, after income from continuing operations. ASU 2015-01 was effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016 and has not had a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
 
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-1, No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10) - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. ASU 2016-1, among other things, (i) requires equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, (iii) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet, (iv) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (v) requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments, (vi) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements and (viii) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale. ASU 2016-1 is effective for the Company on January 1, 2018 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” ASU 2016-02 will, among other things, require lessees to recognize a lease liability, which is a lessee‘s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 does not significantly change lease accounting requirements applicable to lessors; however, certain changes were made to align, where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model. ASU 2016-2 will be effective on January 1, 2019 and will require transition using a modified retrospective approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-02 on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016- 09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” ASU 2016-09 will amend current guidance such that all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to share-based payment awards will be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement during the period in which they occur. Additionally, excess tax benefits will be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity rather than a financing activity. ASU 2016-09 also provides that any entity can make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest, which is the current requirement, or account for forfeitures when they occur. ASU 2016-09 will be effective January 1, 2017 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts and requires enhanced disclosures related to the significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU 2016-13 will be effective on January 1, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-13 on our financial statements.

NOTE 3. SECURITIES

A summary of the amortized cost and fair value of securities is presented below.

 
 
September 30, 2016
 
(In thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Securities available for sale:
                       
U.S. government agencies
 
$
9,307
   
$
82
   
$
52
   
$
9,337
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
2,970
     
67
     
7
     
3,030
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
12,277
   
$
149
   
$
59
   
$
12,367
 
                                 
Securities held to maturity:
                               
Property assessed clean energy
 
$
9,689
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
9,689
 
Securities, restricted:
                               
Other
 
$
1,051
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,051
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Securities available for sale:
                       
U.S. government agencies
 
$
9,155
   
$
70
   
$
63
   
$
9,162
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
3,284
     
30
     
24
     
3,290
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
12,439
   
$
100
   
$
87
   
$
12,452
 
                                 
Securities, restricted:
                               
Other
 
$
1,046
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,046
 

All mortgage-backed securities included in the above table were issued by U.S. government agencies, or U.S. government-sponsored agencies. Securities, restricted consist of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas stock and Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas stock, which are carried at cost.

At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, securities with market value of $10.9 million and $10.8 million, respectively, were pledged against borrowed funds at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, securities with market values of $866,000 and $982,000, respectively, were pledged against trust deposit balances held at the Company’s insured depository subsidiary, T Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”). One security was pledged against borrowed funds at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, with a market value of $634,000 and $699,000, respectively. The Bank held Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas stock in the amount of $570,000 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The Bank also held Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas stock in the amount of $482,000 and $476,000 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities at September 30, 2016 are presented below by contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Residential mortgage-backed securities and property assessed clean energy securities are shown separately since they are not due at a single maturity date.

   
Available for Sale
   
Held to Maturity
 
(In thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Due after one year through five years
 
$
1,024
   
$
1,025
   
$
371
   
$
371
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
6,687
     
6,699
     
1,369
     
1,369
 
Due after ten years
   
1,596
     
1,613
     
7,949
     
7,949
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
2,970
     
3,030
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
12,277
   
$
12,367
   
$
9,689
   
$
9,689
 

The table below indicates the length of time individual investment securities and mortgage-backed securities have been in a continuous loss position at September 30, 2016:

   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or longer
   
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
Securities available for sale:
                                   
U.S. government agencies
 
$
5,047
   
$
49
   
$
370
   
$
3
   
$
5,417
   
$
52
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
525
     
7
     
-
     
-
     
525
     
7
 
Total
 
$
5,572
   
$
56
   
$
370
   
$
3
   
$
5,942
   
$
59
 

NOTE 4. LOANS

Major classifications of loans held for investment are as follows:

(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
79,933
   
$
71,562
 
Consumer installment
   
3,957
     
2,049
 
Real estate – residential
   
5,951
     
6,851
 
Real estate – commercial
   
18,983
     
16,736
 
Real estate – construction and land
   
9,360
     
10,322
 
SBA:
               
SBA 7(a) unguaranteed portion
   
27,988
     
22,596
 
SBA 504
   
8,560
     
6,349
 
USDA
   
2,755
     
2,787
 
Other
   
-
     
1,542
 
 Gross Loans
   
157,487
     
140,794
 
Less:
               
Allowance for loan losses
   
1,693
     
1,564
 
Deferred loan costs, net of fees
   
(558
)
   
(292
)
Discount on loans
   
2,006
     
1,874
 
Net loans
 
$
154,346
   
$
137,648
 
The Company periodically sells the guaranteed portion of selected Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) loans into the secondary market, on a servicing-retained basis. The Company retains the unguaranteed portion of these loans. In calculating gain on the sale of these loans, the Company performs an allocation based on the relative fair values of the sold portion and retained portion of the loan. The Company’s assumptions are validated by reference to external market information.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company originated $12.2 million and $29.0 million, respectively, of SBA and USDA loans. The guaranteed portions of the loans are recorded as loans held for sale.  The Company had $10.4 million and $6.4 million of SBA and USDA loans held for sale as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. During the third quarter of 2016, the Company sold $15.4 million of SBA loans, recognizing a gain on sale of loans of $1.3 million, and recorded a servicing asset at fair value of $357,000.

Loan Origination/Risk Management.

The Company maintains written loan origination policy, procedures, and processes that address credit quality at several levels including individual loan level, loan type, and loan portfolio levels.

Commercial and industrial loans, which are predominantly loans to dentists, are underwritten based on historical and projected income of the business and individual borrowers and guarantors. The Company utilizes a comprehensive global debt service coverage analysis to determine debt service coverage ratios. This analysis compares global cash flow of the borrowers and guarantors on an individual credit to existing and proposed debt after consideration of personal and business related other expenses. Collateral is generally a lien on all available assets of the business borrower, including intangible assets. Creditworthiness of individual borrowers and guarantors is established through the use of credit reports and credit scores.
 
Consumer loans are evaluated on the basis of credit worthiness as established through the use of credit reports and credit scores. Additional credit quality indicators include borrower debt to income ratios based on verifiable income sources.

Real estate mortgage loans are evaluated based on collateral value as well as global debt service coverage ratios based on historical and projected income from all related sources including the collateral property, the borrower, and all guarantors where applicable.

Small Business Administration Lending - The Company originates SBA loans that are sometimes sold into the secondary market. The Company continues to service these loans after sale and is required under the SBA programs to retain specified amounts of the loans it originates. The two primary SBA loan programs that the Company offers are the basic 7(a) Loan Guaranty (“7(a)”) program and the Certified Development Company (“CDC”), a Section 504 (“504”) program.

The 7(a) program serves as the SBA’s primary business loan program to help qualified small businesses obtain financing when they might not be eligible for business loans through normal lending channels. Loan proceeds under this program can be used for most business purposes, including working capital, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, land and building (including purchase, renovation and new construction), leasehold improvements and debt refinancing. Loan maturity is generally up to 10 years for working capital and up to 25 years for fixed assets. The 7(a) loan is approved and funded by a qualified lender, guaranteed by the SBA and subject to applicable regulations. In general, the SBA guarantees up to 75% of the loan amount. The Company is required by the SBA to retain a contractual minimum of 5% on all SBA 7(a) program loans. The SBA 7(a) program loans are generally variable interest rate loans. Gains recognized by the Company on the sales of the guaranteed portion of these loans and the ongoing servicing income received are significant revenue sources for the Company. The servicing spread is 1% on the majority of SBA 7(a) program loans.

The 504 program is an economic development-financing program providing long-term, low down payment loans to expanding businesses. Typically, a 504 project includes a loan secured from a private-sector lender with a senior lien, a loan secured from a CDC (funded by a 100% SBA-guaranteed debenture) with a junior lien covering up to 40% of the total cost, and a contribution of at least 10% equity from the borrower. Debenture limits are $5.0 million for regular 504 loans and $5.5 million for those 504 loans that meet a public policy goal.

The SBA has designated the Bank as a “Preferred Lender.” As a Preferred Lender, the Bank has been delegated loan approval, closing and most servicing and liquidation authority responsibility from the SBA.

The Company also offers Business & Industry (“B&I”) program loans through the USDA. These loans are similar to the SBA product, except they are guaranteed by the USDA. The guaranteed amount is generally 80% on loan amounts up to $5.0 million. B&I loans are made to businesses in designated rural areas and are generally larger loans to larger businesses than the SBA 7(a) loans. Similar to the SBA 7(a) product, they can be sold into the secondary market. These loans can be utilized for rural commercial real estate and equipment. The loans can be up to 30 years or 360 months and the rates can be fixed or variable.

Construction and land development loans are evaluated based on the borrower’s and guarantor’s creditworthiness, past experience in the industry, track record and experience with the type of project being considered, and other factors. Collateral value is determined generally by independent appraisal utilizing multiple approaches to determine value based on property type.

The Company generally does not make loans secured by collateral related to the oil and gas industry sector. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had no loans to any business whose principal activity is directly in, or closely related to, the oil and gas industry, except one such loan which is fully secured by cash collateral.

For all loan types, including loans acquired through purchase participations, the Company establishes guidelines for its underwriting criteria, including collateral coverage ratios, global debt service coverage ratios, and maximum amortization or loan maturity terms.

At the portfolio level, the Company monitors concentrations of loans based on several criteria including loan type, collateral type, industry, geography, and other factors. The Company also performs periodic market research and economic analysis at a local geographic and national level. Based on this research, the Company may from time to time change the minimum or benchmark underwriting criteria applied to the above loan types.

The activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is presented below. Management has evaluated the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses by estimating the losses in various categories of the loan portfolio.

(In thousands)
 
Commercial and Industrial
   
Consumer Installment
   
Real Estate Residential
   
Real Estate Commercial
   
Real Estate Construction and Land
   
SBA
   
USDA
   
Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Three months ended:
                                                           
September 30, 2016
                                                           
Beginning Balance
 
$
961
   
$
20
   
$
81
   
$
234
   
$
124
   
$
255
   
$
-
   
$
3
   
$
-
   
$
1,678
 
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
(27
)
   
(1
)
   
(10
)
   
(9
)
   
(12
)
   
15
     
-
     
(3
)
   
47
     
-
 
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Recoveries
   
15
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
15
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
15
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
15
 
Ending balance
 
$
949
   
$
19
   
$
71
   
$
225
   
$
112
   
$
270
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
47
   
$
1,693
 
                                                                                 
September 30, 2015
                                                                               
Beginning Balance
 
$
979
   
$
23
   
$
86
   
$
258
   
$
101
   
$
82
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
34
   
$
1,563
 
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
(95
)
   
6
     
(6
)
   
(11
)
   
(2
)
   
135
     
-
     
7
     
(34
)    
-
 
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(18
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(18
)
Recoveries
   
4
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
2
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
6
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
4
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
2
     
(18
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(12
)
Ending balance
 
$
888
   
$
29
   
$
80
   
$
247
   
$
101
   
$
199
   
$
-
   
$
7
   
$
-
   
$
1,551
 


(In thousands)
 
Commercial and Industrial
   
Consumer Installment
   
Real Estate Residential
   
Real Estate Commercial
   
Real Estate Construction and Land
   
SBA
   
USDA
   
Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Nine months ended:
                                                           
September 30, 2016
                                                           
Beginning Balance
 
$
878
   
$
26
   
$
86
   
$
210
   
$
130
   
$
214
   
$
-
   
$
20
   
$
-
   
$
1,564
 
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
396
     
(7
)
   
(15
)
   
15
     
(28
)
   
56
     
-
     
(20
)
   
47
     
444
 
Charge-offs
   
(344
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(344
)
Recoveries
   
19
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
10
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
29
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
(325
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
10
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(315
)
Ending balance
 
$
949
   
$
19
   
$
71
   
$
225
   
$
112
   
$
270
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
47
   
$
1,693
 
                                                                                 
September 30, 2015
                                                                               
Beginning Balance
 
$
918
   
$
20
   
$
25
   
$
265
   
$
69
   
$
344
   
$
41
   
$
13
   
$
-
   
$
1,695
 
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
(40
)
   
9
     
55
     
(18
)
   
27
     
14
     
(41
)
   
(6
)
   
-
     
-
 
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(159
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(159
)
Recoveries
   
10
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
15
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
10
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5
     
(159
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(144
)
Ending balance
 
$
888
   
$
29
   
$
80
   
$
247
   
$
101
   
$
199
   
$
-
   
$
7
   
$
-
   
$
1,551
 


The Company’s allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2016 and December, 31, 2015 by portfolio segment and detailed on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows:

(In thousands)
 
Commercial and Industrial
   
Consumer Installment
   
Real Estate Residential
   
Real Estate Commercial
   
Real Estate Construction and Land
   
SBA
   
USDA
   
Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
September 30, 2016
                                                           
Loans individually evaluated
for impairment
 
$
21
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
21
 
Loans collectively evaluated
for impairment
   
928
     
19
     
71
     
225
     
112
     
270
     
-
     
-
     
47
     
1,672
 
Ending balance
 
$
949
   
$
19
   
$
71
   
$
225
   
$
112
   
$
270
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
47
   
$
1,693
 
                                                                                 
December 31, 2015
                                                                               
Loans individually evaluated
for impairment
 
$
26
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
26
 
Loans collectively evaluated
for impairment
   
852
     
26
     
86
     
210
     
130
     
214
     
-
     
20
     
-
     
1,538
 
Ending balance
 
$
878
   
$
26
   
$
86
   
$
210
   
$
130
   
$
214
   
$
-
   
$
20
   
$
-
   
$
1,564
 
 
The Company’s recorded investment in loans as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and detailed on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows:
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and Industrial
   
Consumer Installment
   
Real Estate Residential
   
Real Estate Commercial
   
Real Estate Construction and Land
   
SBA
   
USDA
   
Other
   
Total
 
September 30, 2016
                                                     
Loans individually evaluated
for impairment
 
$
358
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
126
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
484
 
Loans collectively evaluated
for impairment
   
79,575
     
3,957
     
5,951
     
18,857
     
9,360
     
36,548
     
2,755
     
-
     
157,003
 
Ending balance
 
$
79,933
   
$
3,957
   
$
5,951
   
$
18,983
   
$
9,360
   
$
36,548
   
$
2,755
   
$
-
   
$
157,487
 
                                                                         
December 31, 2015
                                                                       
Loans individually evaluated
for impairment
 
$
678
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
137
   
$
-
   
$
477
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,292
 
Loans collectively evaluated
for impairment
   
70,884
     
2,049
     
6,851
     
16,599
     
10,322
     
28,468
     
2,787
     
1,542
     
139,502
 
Ending balance
 
$
71,562
   
$
2,049
   
$
6,851
   
$
16,736
   
$
10,322
   
$
28,945
   
$
2,787
   
$
1,542
   
$
140,794
 
 
At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were $50,000 and $443,000, respectively, of commercial and industrial nonaccrual loans, net of government guarantees, and there were no loans contractually delinquent over 90 days and still accruing interest. The decrease was primarily due to a commercial and industrial loan charge off totaling $344,000. During the second quarter of 2015, the Company repurchased the guaranteed portion of a defaulted SBA loan with a balance of $477,000. During the second quarter of 2016, the SBA reimbursed the Company for this amount.

Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.
The Company’s impaired loans and related allowance are summarized in the following table:

 
 
Unpaid
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
                       
 
 
Contractual
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Total
       
Average
   
Interest
 
 
 
Principal
   
With No
   
With
   
Recorded
   
Related
 
Recorded
   
Income
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
   
Allowance
 
Investment
   
Recognized
 
September 30, 2016
                               
Nine Months Ended
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
473
   
$
12
   
$
346
   
$
358
   
$
21
   
$
582
   
$
18
 
Real estate – commercial
   
126
     
126
     
-
     
126
     
-
     
132
     
5
 
Total
 
$
599
   
$
138
   
$
346
   
$
484
   
$
21
   
$
714
   
$
23
 
                                                         
December 31, 2015
                                       
Year Ended
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
908
   
$
-
   
$
678
   
$
678
   
$
26
   
$
1,431
   
$
73
 
Real estate – commercial
   
137
     
137
     
-
     
137
     
-
     
146
     
7
 
SBA
   
477
     
477
     
-
     
477
     
-
     
159
     
-
 
Total
 
$
1,522
   
$
614
   
$
678
   
$
1,292
   
$
26
   
$
1,736
   
$
80
 

Interest income is recognized on impaired loans unless collections of the remaining recorded investment are placed on nonaccrual, at which time we record payments received as reductions of principal. Interest that would have been recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 on non-accrual loans if performed in accordance with their original contract terms was not significant.

Restructured loans are considered “troubled debt restructurings” if due to the borrower’s financial difficulties, we have granted a concession that we would not otherwise consider. This may include a transfer of real estate or other assets from the borrower, a modification of loan terms, or a combination of the two. Modification of loan terms may include interest rate reductions below market interest rates, principal forgiveness, restructuring amortization schedules, reductions in collateral and other actions intended to minimize potential losses.

At September 30, 2016, there was one commercial and industrial loan with a balance of $12,000 modified as a troubled debt restructuring. The loan was restructured with a pre-modification balance of $16,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016. The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds for this loan. The modification included an extension of maturity date and reduction of payment amount. There were no new troubled debt restructurings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. At September 30, 2015, there was one commercial and industrial loan with a balance of $411,000 that had been modified as a troubled debt restructuring. This loan defaulted and the outstanding balance of $344,000 was charged off during the three months ended June 30, 2016.

As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators, including internal credit risk based on past experiences as well as external statistics and factors. Loans are graded in one of six categories: (i) pass, (ii) pass-watch, (iii) special mention, (iv) substandard, (v) doubtful, or (vi) loss. Loans graded as loss are charged-off.

The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. The Company reviews the ratings on credits quarterly. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that is felt to be inherent in each credit. The Company’s methodology is structured so that specific allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk and loss) or decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk and loss).

Credits rated pass are acceptable loans, appropriately underwritten, bearing an ordinary risk of loss to the Company. Loans in this category are loans to quality borrowers with financial statements presenting a good primary source as well as an adequate secondary source of repayment.

Credits rated pass-watch loans have been determined to require enhanced monitoring for potential weaknesses which require further investigation.  They have no significant delinquency in the past 12 months. This rating causes the loan to be actively monitored with greater frequency than pass loans and allows appropriate downgrade transition if verifiable adverse events are confirmed. This category may also include loans that have improved in credit quality from special mention but are not yet considered pass loans.

Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in credit worthiness, however, such concerns are not so pronounced that the Company generally expects to experience significant loss within the short-term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits rated more harshly.
Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to strengthen the Company’s position, and/or to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and an evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed.

Credits rated doubtful are those in which full collection of principal appears highly questionable, and which some degree of loss is anticipated, even though the ultimate amount of loss may not yet be certain and/or other factors exist which could affect collection of debt. Based upon available information, positive action by the Company is required to avert or minimize loss.

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

The following summarizes the Company’s internal ratings of its loans:

 
        Pass-    
Special
                   
(In thousands)
 
Pass
   
Watch
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
September 30, 2016
                                   
Commercial and industrial
 
$
79,381
   
$
308
   
$
-
   
$
244
   
$
-
   
$
79,933
 
Consumer installment
   
3,957
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
3,957
 
Real estate – residential
   
5,951
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,951
 
Real estate – commercial
   
18,857
     
-
     
-
     
126
     
-
     
18,983
 
Real estate – construction and land
   
9,360
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
9,360
 
SBA
   
36,482
     
-
     
-
     
66
     
-
     
36,548
 
USDA
   
2,755
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
2,755
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
156,743
   
$
308
   
$
-
   
$
436
   
$
-
   
$
157,487
 
 
                                               
December 31, 2015
                                               
Commercial and industrial
 
$
70,539
   
$
-
   
$
345
   
$
678
   
$
-
   
$
71,562
 
Consumer installment
   
2,049
     
-
      -      
-
     
-
     
2,049
 
Real estate – residential
   
6,851
     
-
      -      
-
     
-
     
6,851
 
Real estate – commercial
   
16,599
     
-
      -      
137
     
-
     
16,736
 
Real estate – construction and land
   
9,607
     
-
      715      
-
     
-
     
10,322
 
SBA
   
28,468
     
-
      -      
477
     
-
     
28,945
 
USDA
   
2,787
     
-
      -      
-
     
-
     
2,787
 
Other
   
1,542
     
-
      -      
-
     
-
     
1,542
 
Total
 
$
138,442
   
$
-
   
$
1,060
   
$
1,292
   
$
-
   
$
140,794
 



Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. The Company’s past due loans at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:

 
 
30-89 Days
   
Greater Than
   
Total
   
Total
   
Total
   
Days Past Due
 
(In thousands)
 
Past Due
   
90 Days
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Loans
   
Still Accruing
 
September 30, 2016
                                   
Commercial and industrial
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
79,933
   
$
79,933
   
$
-
 
Consumer installment
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
3,957
     
3,957
     
-
 
Real estate – residential
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,951
     
5,951
     
-
 
Real estate – commercial
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
18,983
     
18,983
     
-
 
Real estate – construction and  land
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
9,360
     
9,360
     
-
 
SBA
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
36,548
     
36,548
     
-
 
USDA
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
2,755
     
2,755
     
-
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
157,487
   
$
157,487
   
$
-
 
                                                 
December 31, 2015
                                               
Commercial and industrial
 
$
555
   
$
-
   
$
555
   
$
71,007
   
$
71,562
   
$
-
 
Consumer installment
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
2,049
     
2,049
     
-
 
Real estate – residential
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
6,851
     
6,851
     
-
 
Real estate – commercial
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
16,736
     
16,736
     
-
 
Real estate – construction and  land
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
10,322
     
10,322
     
-
 
SBA
   
-
     
477
     
477
     
28,468
     
28,945
     
-
 
USDA
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
2,787
     
2,787
     
-
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,542
     
1,542
     
-
 
Total
 
$
555
   
$
477
   
$
1,032
   
$
139,762
   
$
140,794
   
$
-
 

NOTE 5. RELATED PARTIES

Certain directors and officers of the Company have depository accounts with the Bank. None of those deposit accounts have terms more favorable than those available to any other depositor. No directors or officers have loans with the Company or the Bank.

The Company purchases corporate insurance and employee benefit insurance through insurance agencies in which one of their principals are also a director of the Company. Such transactions are made in the ordinary course of business and made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing with other persons.

NOTE 6. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

The original cost and related accumulated depreciation at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:

(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
Land
 
$
676
   
$
676
 
Building
   
1,279
     
1,279
 
Building improvement
   
2,493
     
2,493
 
Furniture and equipment
   
859
     
1,173
 
Leasehold improvements
   
159
     
159
 
Construction in progress
   
207
     
-
 
 
   
5,673
     
5,780
 
Less: accumulated depreciation
   
1,129
     
1,283
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
4,544
   
$
4,497
 

Furniture and equipment with original cost of $316,000 and book value of $2,500, were disposed of during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. None of the assets that were disposed of were sold, and thus there was no cash transaction involved.
NOTE 7. OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consisted of the following at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
Loan servicing rights
 
$
1,847
   
$
1,518
 
Accounts receivable – trust fees
   
704
     
1,028
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
657
     
504
 
Prepaid assets
   
406
     
387
 
Other
   
355
     
275
 
Total
 
$
3,969
   
$
3,712
 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company sold $15.4 million and $24.5 million, respectively, of SBA 7(a) program loans, and recorded a loan servicing asset of $357,000 and $634,000, respectively. The Company has elected to use the amortizing method for the treatment of servicing assets. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $97,000 and $305,000, respectively. In the event future prepayments exceed management’s estimates and future expected cash flows are inadequate to cover the servicing asset, impairment is recognized.

NOTE 8. DEPOSITS

Time deposits of $250,000 and over totaled $21.4 million and $22.5 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Deposits are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)
 
As of September 30, 2016
   
As of December 31, 2015
 
Non-interest bearing demand
 
$
30,340
     
18
%
 
$
24,138
     
18
%
Interest-bearing demand (NOW)
   
7,265
     
4
     
3,283
     
2
 
Money market accounts
   
41,464
     
24
     
33,474
     
24
 
Savings accounts
   
6,269
     
4
     
5,535
     
4
 
Time deposits $100,000 and over
   
82,518
     
48
     
66,538
     
49
 
Time deposits under $100,000
   
3,970
     
2
     
4,067
     
3
 
Total 
 
$
171,826
     
100
%
 
$
137,035
     
100
%

At September 30, 2016, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:

(In thousands)
     
2016
 
$
18,098
 
2017
   
46,594
 
2018
   
12,974
 
2019
   
7,566
 
2020
   
450
 
2021
   
806
 
Total
 
$
86,488
 

 NOTE 9. BORROWED FUNDS

The Company had borrowed funds of $7.0 million and $10.0 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Company had one outstanding advance for $7.0 million at September 30, 2016, with a fixed interest rate of 0.46% and maturity date of October 27, 2016. The Company paid off the advance at maturity. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has a blanket lien credit line with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas with borrowing capacity of $21.0 million secured by commercial loans and securities with collateral values of $10.3 million and $10.7 million, respectively. The Company had one outstanding advance for $10.0 million at December 31, 2015, with a fixed interest rate of 0.31% and maturity date of January 4, 2016. The advance was renewed at a fixed interest rate of 0.38% and maturity date of January 5, 2016. At maturity, we determine our borrowing needs and renew accordingly at varying terms ranging from one to 90 days.
The Company also has a credit line with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas with borrowing capacity of $19.7 million as of September 30, 2016, secured by commercial loans and securities with collateral value of $19.1 million and $616,000, respectively. There were no outstanding borrowings at September 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

NOTE 10. OTHER LIABILITIES

The following comprised other liabilities at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
Trust advisor fees payable
 
$
501
   
$
1,487
 
Accounts payable
   
279
     
-
 
Federal income tax payable    
323
     
546
 
Incentive compensation
   
451
     
295
 
Data processing
   
77
     
81
 
Audit fees
   
64
     
-
 
Franchise & property taxes
   
69
     
8
 
Interest payable
   
36
     
24
 
Other accruals
   
195
     
243
 
Total
 
$
1,995
   
$
2,684
 

NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $798,000 and $483,000, respectively. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 34.4% and 35.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $1.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 34.8% and 33.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Projections for continued levels of profitability will be reviewed quarterly and any necessary adjustments to the deferred tax assets will be recognized in the provision or benefit for income taxes.

Net deferred tax assets totaled $570,000 at September 30, 2016 and $527,000 at December 31, 2015.  No valuation allowance was recorded against deferred tax assets at September 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015, as management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized because they were supported by the Company’s earnings in prior years. Projections for continued levels of profitability will be reviewed quarterly and any necessary adjustments to the deferred tax assets will be recognized in the provision or benefit for income taxes.

NOTE 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company has a retirement savings 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees. Employees may contribute up to 6% of their compensation with the Company matching 100% of the employee’s contribution on the first 1% of the employee’s compensation and 50% of the employee’s contribution on the next 5% of the employee’s compensation.  Employer contributions charged to expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 totaled $28,000 and $30,000, respectively. Employer contributions charged to expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 totaled $102,000 and $101,000, respectively.
NOTE 13. STOCK AND COMPENSATION PLANS

At September 30, 2016, the Company had three stock-based compensation plans (the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan, and the 2014 Non-employee Directors’ Common Stock Plan). The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Under this method, compensation cost for all share-based payments granted are recorded based on the grant-date fair value estimated.

2005 Stock Incentive Plan

The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”) is administered by the Board of Directors and had a term of 10 years. The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan expired during the third quarter of 2015 and therefore no additional awards may be issued under this plan.

 
As of September 30, 2016, options to purchase a total of 87,000 shares of common stock were outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $6.84. These options vest through March 2019. As of December 31, 2015, options to purchase a total of 102,000 shares of common stock were outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $7.38. Outstanding stock options of 62,000 were considered in the diluted earnings per share computations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The remaining 25,000 outstanding options at September 30, 2016 were not considered in the per share computation because their effect was anti-dilutive. Outstanding stock options of 19,000 were considered in the diluted earnings per share computations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. The remaining 83,000 outstanding stock options at September 30, 2015 were not considered in the per share computation because their effect was anti-dilutive. There were no stock options exercised during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.  

The Company recorded $7,000 in compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, and $19,000 and $21,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, in connection with the 2005 Plan.  As of September 30 2016, there was $65,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the non-vested equity-based compensation awards expected to vest, with an average vesting period of 2.5 years.

The following is a summary of activity in the 2005 Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:
 
  
 
Number of
Shares
Underlying
Options
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Prices
 
Outstanding at beginning of the period
   
102,000
   
$
7.38
 
Exercised
   
-
     
-
 
Expired / forfeited
   
15,000
     
-
 
Outstanding at end of period
   
87,000
   
$
6.84
 
Exercisable at end of period
   
68,400
   
$
7.34
 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at September 30, 2016 was 4.0 years.

Aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding stock options and exercisable stock options at September 30, 2016, was $196,000 and $150,000, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding stock options and exercisable stock options at December 31, 2015 was $163,000 and $115,000, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $7.55 and $7.00 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options outstanding.

2015 Stock Incentive Plan

The 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) authorizes the granting of options to purchase up to 270,000 shares of common stock of the Company to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The 2015 Plan is administered by the Board of Directors and has a term of 10 years.

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, options to purchase a total of 177,500 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $7.15. These options vest through October 2025. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, 2,500 options were forfeited. The outstanding stock options were not considered in the per share computation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 because their effect was anti-dilutive.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $19,000 and $57,000, respectively, in compensation expense in connection with the 2015 Plan. As of September 30, 2016, there was $304,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the non-vested equity-based compensation awards expected to vest, with an average vesting period of 4.1 years.

The following is a summary of activity in the 2015 Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:
 
  
 
Number of
Shares
Underlying
Options
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Prices
 
Outstanding at beginning of the period
   
180,000
   
$
7.15
 
Granted
   
-
     
-
 
Exercised
   
-
     
-
 
Forfeited
   
2,500
     
7.15
 
Outstanding at end of period
   
177,500
   
$
7.15
 
Exercisable at end of period
   
-
   
$
-
 
Available for grant at end of period
   
92,500
         

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at September 30, 2016 was 9.1 years.

Aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding stock options and exercisable stock options at September 30, 2016, was $71,000.There were no exercisable stock options at September 30, 2016.

2014 Non-employee Directors’ Common Stock Plan

The 2014 Non-employee Directors’ Common Stock Plan (the “2014 Plan”), is intended to promote the best interests of the Company and its shareholders by providing shares of the Company’s common stock to each non-employee director, for his or her service as a director (“service shares”), which shares are intended to promote an increased personal interest in the welfare of the Company by those individuals who are primarily responsible for shaping the long-range plans of the Company.

The 2014 Plan is administered by the Board of Directors. The number of service shares issuable under the 2014 Plan shall not exceed 100,000. On June 22, 2016, the Company granted 13,750 service shares to the non-employee directors. The grant date fair value was $7.05 per share, resulting in stock compensation expense of approximately $97,000.

NOTE 14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations 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 the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

The following table summarizes loan commitments as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
 
(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
Undisbursed loan commitments
 
$
25,073
   
$
18,740
 
Standby letters of credit
   
10
     
10
 
 
 
$
25,083
   
$
18,750
 

 
The Company has one non-cancelable office lease agreement that expires in January 2017. The Company does not occupy this space, and receives rental payments under a sublease agreement that expires on the same date as the office lease. The Company has no plans to renew the lease and sublease. The Company also leases various pieces of office equipment under short-term agreements. Lease expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $54,000. Future minimum lease payments due under non-cancelable operating leases at September 30, 2016 were as follows:

(In thousands)
 
2016
 
$
17
 
2017
   
6
 
 
 
$
23
 

Aggregate future minimum rentals to be received under non-cancelable subleases at September 30, 2016, were $21,000.

In addition, under an assignment and assumption agreement, the Company receives rental income from eight tenants in the building it is headquartered in, for office space the Company does not occupy. Rental income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $235,000 and $232,000, respectively. Aggregate future minimum rentals to be received under non-cancelable leases at September 30, 2016 were $908,000 through 2023.

The Company is involved in various regulatory inspections, inquiries, investigations and proceedings, and litigation matters that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. The process of resolving matters through litigation or other means is inherently uncertain, and it is possible that an unfavorable resolution of these matters will adversely affect the Company, its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. The Company’s regular practice is to expense legal fees as services are rendered in connection with legal matters and to accrue for liabilities when payment is probable and the amount is reasonably estimable.

Employment Agreements

The Company has entered into employment agreements with four officers of the Company, Steve Jones, Craig Barnes, Ken Bramlage and Patrick Howard. The agreements are for “at will” employment and may be terminated at any time in accordance with the terms of such employment agreements.

NOTE 15. REGULATORY MATTERS
  
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s and, accordingly, the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the 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 GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements, and regulatory capital standards. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Furthermore, the Bank’s regulators could require adjustments to regulatory capital not reflected in these financial statements.

Quantitative measures established by regulatory capital standards to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, common equity Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets, and of tier 1 capital to average assets. To be categorized as “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action framework, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based capital, tier 1 risk-based capital, common equity tier 1 risk-based capital and tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table below.
(In thousands)
 
Actual
   
Minimum Capital Required
Under Basel III Requirements
   
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
 
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
As of September 30, 2016
                                   
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
$
30,746
     
17.18
%
 
$
15,439
     
8.625
%
 
$
17,900
     
10.00
%
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
   
29,052
     
16.23
     
11,859
     
6.625
     
14,320
     
8.00
 
                                                 
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)
   
29,052
     
16.23
     
9,174
     
5.125
     
11,635
     
6.50
 
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
   
29,052
     
13.92
     
8,351
     
4.00
     
10,439
     
5.00
 
 
                                               
As of December 31, 2015
                                               
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
$
27,813
     
18.33
%
 
$
12,139
     
8.00
%
 
$
15,173
     
10.00
%
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
   
26,249
     
17.30
     
9,104
     
6.00
     
12,139
     
8.00
 
                                                 
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)
   
26,249
     
17.30
     
6,828
     
4.50
     
9,863
     
6.50
 
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
   
26,249
     
15.02
     
6,994
     
4.00
     
8,742
     
5.00
 

As of September 30, 2016, capital levels for the Bank exceeded the minimum requirements, including the capital conservation buffer, under the Basel III capital rules on a fully phased-in basis, as well as the minimum levels necessary to be considered “well capitalized.”

As a Texas corporation, we are restricted under the Texas Business Organizations Code from paying dividends under certain conditions.  Under Texas law, we cannot pay dividends to shareholders if the dividends exceed our surplus or if after giving effect to the dividends, we would be insolvent. We currently do not pay dividends to our shareholders and we do not intend to do so in the foreseeable future.

Banking regulations may further limit the amount of dividends that may be paid. Approval by regulatory authorities is required if the effect of dividends declared would cause the regulatory capital of the Bank to fall below specified minimum levels. Approval is also required if dividends declared exceed the net profits for that year combined with the retained net profits for the preceding two years. The bank regulatory agencies have issued policy statements that recommend that bank holding companies and insured banks should generally only pay dividends to the extent net income is sufficient to cover both cash dividends and a rate of earnings retention consistent with capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. At September 30, 2016, approximately $9.4 million was available for the declaration of dividends by the Bank to the Company without prior approval of regulatory agencies and still maintain its “well capitalized” status.

NOTE 16. PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
 
(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
ASSETS
           
 
           
Cash and due from banks
 
$
820
   
$
770
 
Accounts receivable
   
20
     
61
 
Investment in subsidiary
   
29,425
     
26,379
 
 
               
Total assets
 
$
30,265
   
$
27,210
 
 
               
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
               
 
               
Accounts payable
   
15
     
-
 
                 
Capital
   
30,250
     
27,210
 
 
               
Total liabilities and capital
 
$
30,265
   
$
27,210
 

T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

    
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Equity in income from subsidiary
 
$
1,560
   
$
920
   
$
2,996
   
$
2,699
 
 
                               
Noninterest expense:
                               
     Professional and administrative
   
33
     
37
     
99
     
87
 
     Stock based compensation
   
25
     
7
     
173
     
79
 
          Total non-interest expenses
   
58
     
44
     
272
     
166
 
Income before income taxes
   
1,502
     
876
     
2,724
     
2,533
 
 Income tax benefit
   
(20
)
   
(7
)
   
(93
)
   
(56
)
Net Income
 
$
1,522
   
$
883
   
$
2,817
   
$
2,589
 
 
T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

    
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands) 
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Net Income
 
$
1,522
   
$
883
   
$
2,817
   
$
2,589
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, before tax effect
   
(45
)
   
84
     
76
     
111
 
Reclassification adjustment for loss on sale included in income
   
-
     
1
     
-
     
1
 
    Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax effect
   
(45
)
   
85
     
76
     
112
 
Tax effect
   
(15
)
   
29
     
26
     
38
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(30
)
   
56
     
50
     
74
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
1,492
   
$
939
   
$
2,867
   
$
2,663
 

T BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
  
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income
 
$
2,817
   
$
2,589
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Equity in income of Bank
   
(2,996
)
   
(2,699
)
Stock based compensation
   
173
     
79
 
Net change in other assets
   
41
     
(18
)
Net change in other liabilities
   
15
     
(28
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
50
     
(77
)
 
               
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
   
-
     
-
 
 
               
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
   
-
     
-
 
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
   
50
     
(77
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
770
     
863
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
820
   
$
786
 

NOTE 17. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell that asset or paid to transfer that liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. In estimating fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. Such valuation techniques are consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques include the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

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

 
·
Level 2 Inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in 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 principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

 
·
Level 3 Inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values 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.
 

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independently sourced market parameters, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows.  Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. The Company has no securities in the Level 1 or Level 3 inputs.

The following table summarizes financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

(In thousands)
 
Level 1
Inputs
   
Level 2
Inputs
   
Level 3
Inputs
   
Total
Fair Value
 
As of September 30, 2016
                       
Securities available for sale:
                       
U.S. government agencies
 
$
-
   
$
9,337
   
$
-
   
$
9,337
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
-
     
3,030
     
-
     
3,030
 
 
                               
As of December 31, 2015
                               
Securities available for sale:
                               
U.S. government agencies
 
$
-
   
$
9,162
   
$
-
   
$
9,162
 
Mortgage-backed securities
   
-
     
3,290
     
-
     
3,290
 

The Company considers transfers between the levels of the hierarchy to be recognized at the end of related reporting periods.  From December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016, no assets for which fair value is measured on a recurring basis transferred between any levels of the hierarchy.

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). Financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the reported periods are discussed below.

At September 30, 2016, impaired loans with a carrying value of $346,000 were reduced by specific valuation allowances totaling $21,000, resulting in a net fair value of $325,000 based on Level 3 inputs. At December 31, 2015, impaired loans with a carrying value of $678,000 were reduced by specific valuation allowances totaling $26,000 resulting in a net fair value of $652,000, based on Level 3 inputs. The significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs used in the fair value measurement of impaired loans primarily relate to discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk.

The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans primarily relate to the specialized discounting criteria applied to the borrower’s reported amount of collateral. The amount of the collateral discount depends upon the condition and marketability of the collateral, as well as other factors which may affect the collectability of the loan. As the Company’s primary objective in the event of default would be to liquidate the collateral to settle the outstanding balance of the loan, collateral that is less marketable would receive a larger discount. During the reported periods, there were no loans discounted for cash flows.

The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the fair value measurement of cash flow impaired loans relate to discounted cash flows models using current market rates applied to the estimated life of the loan and credit risk adjustments. Future cash flows are discounted using current interest rates for similar credit risks. During the reported periods, the cash flow discounts ranged from 0.5% to 52.4% for two cash flow impaired loans.

Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the Level 3 fair value measurements in their entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the assets.  It is reasonably possible that a change in the estimated fair value for instruments measured using Level 3 inputs could occur in the future.

Loans held for sale include the guaranteed portion of SBA loans and are reported at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. Fair value for SBA loans is based on market indications available in the market.

Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the reported periods include other real estate owned (“OREO”) which, upon initial recognition, was re-measured and reported at fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses and certain foreclosed assets which, subsequent to their initial recognition, were re-measured at fair value through a write-down included in other non-interest expense. Regulatory guidelines require the Company to reevaluate the fair value of OREO on at least an annual basis. The fair value of foreclosed assets, upon initial recognition and impairment, was re-measured using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data. Estimated fair value of OREO is based on appraisals. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no re-measurements of OREO.

The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis are described as follows:

Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, restricted securities, accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable. The estimated fair value of demand and savings deposits is the carrying amount since rates are regularly adjusted to market rates and amounts are payable on demand. For borrowed funds and variable rate loans or deposits that re-price frequently and fully, the estimated fair value is the carrying amount. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent re-pricing, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. For loans held for sale, the estimated fair value is based on market indications for similar assets in the active market. The estimated fair value of other financial instruments and off-balance-sheet loan commitments approximate cost and are not considered significant to this presentation.

In connection with the sale of $24.5 million in SBA guaranteed loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company added a servicing asset of $634,000 and amortized $305,000 using the amortization method for the treatment of servicing. SBA and USDA loan servicing assets do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow model having significant inputs of discount rate, prepayment speed and default rate. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. For the asset recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the discount rate ranged from 7.0% to 8.7% and the combined prepayment and default rate ranged from 8.4% to 8.6%.
 
Carrying amount and estimated fair values of other financial instruments by level of valuation input were as follows:

 
 
September 30, 2016
 
(In thousands)
 
Carrying
Amount
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Financial assets:
           
Level 1 inputs:                
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
13,699
   
$
13,699
 
Level 2 inputs:
               
Securities available for sale
   
12,367
     
12,367
 
Securities, restricted
   
1,051
     
1,051
 
Loans held for sale
   
10,365
     
11,372
 
Loans, net
   
154,346
     
156,050
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
657
     
657
 
Level 3 inputs:
               
Securities held to maturity
   
9,689
     
9,689
 
Servicing asset
   
1,847
     
1,847
 
Financial liabilities:
               
Level 1 inputs:
               
Non-interest bearing deposits
   
30,340
     
30,340
 
Level 2 inputs:
               
Interest bearing deposits
   
141,486
     
137,730
 
Borrowed funds
   
7,000
     
7,000
 
Accrued interest payable
   
36
     
36
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Carrying
Amount
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Financial assets:
           
Level 1 inputs:            
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
8,710
   
$
8,710
 
Level 2 inputs:
               
Securities available for sale
   
12,452
     
12,452
 
Securities, restricted
   
1,046
     
1,046
 
Loans held for sale
   
6,365
     
6,925
 
Loans, net
   
137,648
     
138,419
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
504
     
504
 
Receivable for sold loans
   
1,972
     
1,972
 
Level 3 inputs:
               
Servicing asset
   
1,518
     
1,518
 
Financial liabilities:
               
Level 1 inputs:
               
Non-interest bearing deposits
   
24,138
     
24,138
 
Level 2 inputs:
               
Interest bearing deposits
   
112,897
     
112,141
 
Borrowed funds
   
10,000
     
10,000
 
Accrued interest payable
   
24
     
24
 


NOTE 18.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 10, 2016, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with T Acquisition, Inc. (“Parent”), and joined in by Tectonic Advisors, LLC (“Tectonic”), pursuant to which Parent will acquire the Company through the merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company surviving the Merger (the “Merger Agreement”).

Under the Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each outstanding share of Company common stock will be converted into the right to receive an amount in cash consisting of two payments that, based on Company’s Adjusted Equity (as defined by the merger agreement), would have totaled approximately $10.00 per share at September 30, 2016. A special dividend will be paid by the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time in an amount by which the Company’s Adjusted Equity exceeds $20,000,000. Based on the Company’s shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2016, the special dividend would have equaled approximately $1.97 per share. The special dividend will increase (or decrease) based on the Company’s net income (or net losses) from September 30, 2016 to a date just prior to the Effective Time. In addition to the special dividend, at or promptly following the Effective Time, shareholders will be entitled to receive from Parent approximately $8.03 per share, subject to adjustment.

The Merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of the Company.

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each party is entitled to a termination fee in the amount of $1,500,000 if, in the case of the Company, Parent is unable to obtain the necessary financing to pay the aggregate merger consideration and, in the case of Parent, the Company accepts a superior proposal prior to the approval of the Merger by its shareholders, fails to recommend approval of the Merger to its shareholders and to abide by its covenants not to solicit or engage in any alternative proposal or enters into an alternative acquisition proposal within 12 months after the date of termination of the Merger Agreement, in each case, subject to the other conditions triggering such payment as provided in the Merger Agreement.  Tectonic joined in the Merger Agreement for the purpose of guaranteeing Parent’s ability to pay any termination fee due under the Merger Agreement.

The Merger is currently expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2017.

The Merger Agreement had no significant effect on the Company’s financial statements for the periods presented.

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

The following discussion and analysis presents our consolidated financial condition as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes related thereto in this Form 10-Q and in our 2015 Form 10-K.

Statements contained in this report that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including our expectations, intentions, beliefs, or strategies regarding the future. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” and similar expressions. It is important to note that our actual results may differ materially from those in or implied by such forward-looking statements due to the factors discussed under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” in our 2015 Form 10-K, including the following:

 
·
if we are unable to implement our business plan and strategies, we will be hampered in our ability to develop business and serve our customers, which, in turn, could have an adverse effect on our financial performance;

 
·
we are subject to significant government regulation and legislation including the potential impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Basel III, that increases the cost of doing business and inhibits our ability to compete;

 
·
if we fail to retain our key employees, growth and profitability could be adversely affected;

 
·
if we fail to retain our trust customers, our non-interest income could be adversely affected;

 
·
we face substantial competition in our primary market area with respect to products and pricing;

 
·
if we fail to sustain attractive investment returns to our trust customers, our growth and profitability in our trust services could be adversely affected;

 
·
we have a significant dental industry loan concentration in which economic or regulatory changes could adversely affect the ability of those customers to fulfill their loan obligations;

 
·
we compete in an industry that continually experiences technological change, and we may not be able to compete effectively with other banking institutions with greater resources;
 
 

 
·
our dependence on internal computer systems and the technology of outside service providers, as well as the potential impacts of third-party security breaches, subjects us to potential business disruptions or financial losses resulting from deliberate attacks or unintentional events, reputational damage and loss of business;
 
 
·
the Bank’s current legally mandated lending limits are lower than those of our competitors, which may impair our ability to attract borrowers;

 
·
changes in governmental economic and monetary policies, the Internal Revenue Code and banking and credit regulations, as well as other factors, could adversely affect the demand for loans and the ability of the Company to attract deposits;

 
·
changes in the general level of interest rates, inflation and other economic factors could adversely affect the Company’s interest income by affecting the spread between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities;

 
·
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits could negatively impact our ability to generate loans and deposits;
 
 
·
changes in the Company’s liquidity position could reduce our ability to fund loans or profitably invest excess liquidity

 
·
natural disasters and adverse weather, acts of terrorism, an outbreak of hostilities or other international or domestic calamities, and other matters beyond our control;

 
·
our ability and intent to pay cash dividends;
 
 
·
we may be unable to raise additional capital on terms favorable to us, or at all, or raise capital under terms which are not dilutive to existing shareholders; and

 
·
the beneficial ownership of a significant portion of our outstanding common stock by our directors and executive officers could reduce shareholders’ ability to sell our stock.
 
You should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement reflects only information known to us as of the date on which it is made and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

Overview

Introduction

The Company is a bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, offering a broad array of banking services through the Bank. Our principal banking markets include Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin and Rockwall counties which encompass an area commonly referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We currently operate through a main office located at 16200 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas. The Bank is a Preferred Lender Participant (“PLP”) in the SBA program.

We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas on December 23, 2002 to organize and serve as the holding company for the Bank. The Bank opened for business on November 2, 2004.

Recent Developments

On November 10, 2016, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with T Acquisition, Inc. (“Parent”), and joined in by Tectonic Advisors, LLC (“Tectonic”), pursuant to which Parent will acquire the Company through the merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company surviving the Merger (the “Merger Agreement”).

Under the Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each outstanding share of Company common stock will be converted into the right to receive an amount in cash consisting of two payments that, based on Company’s Adjusted Equity (as defined by the merger agreement), would have totaled approximately $10.00 per share at September 30, 2016. A special dividend will be paid by the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time in an amount by which the Company’s Adjusted Equity exceeds $20,000,000.  Based on the Company’s shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2016, the special dividend would have equaled approximately $1.97 per share. The special dividend will increase (or decrease) based on the Company’s net income (or net losses) from September 30, 2016 to a date just prior to the Effective Time. In addition to the special dividend, at or promptly following the Effective Time, shareholders will be entitled to receive from Parent approximately $8.03 per share, subject to adjustment.

The Merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of the Company.

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each party is entitled to a termination fee in the amount of $1,500,000 if, in the case of the Company, Parent is unable to obtain the necessary financing to pay the aggregate merger consideration and, in the case of Parent, the Company accepts a superior proposal prior to the approval of the Merger by its shareholders, fails to recommend approval of the Merger to its shareholders and to abide by its covenants not to solicit or engage in any alternative proposal or enters into an alternative acquisition proposal within 12 months after the date of termination of the Merger Agreement, in each case, subject to the other conditions triggering such payment as provided in the Merger Agreement.  Tectonic joined in the Merger Agreement for the purpose of guaranteeing Parent’s ability to pay any termination fee due under the Merger Agreement.

The Merger is currently expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2017.

Results of Operations
 
Key Performance Indicators at September 30, 2016

The following were key indicators of our performance and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016:

 
·
total assets were $211.1 million at the end of the third quarter of 2016, representing an increase of $34.2 million, or 19.3%, from $176.9 million at the end of 2015;

 
·
total loans held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses and deferred loan costs, increased $16.7 million, or 12.1%, to $154.3 million at the end of the third quarter of 2016, compared to $137.6 million at the end of 2015;
 
 
·
total loans held for sale, which consists primarily of the guaranteed portion of SBA 7(a) loans, increased $4.0 million, or 62.5%, to $10.4 million at the end of the third quarter of 2016, compared to $6.4 million at the end of 2015;

 
·
total deposits increased $34.8 million, or 25.4%, to $171.8 million at the end of the third quarter of 2016, compared to $137.0 million at the end of 2015;
 
 
·
net income was $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $883,000 for the same period in the prior year. The Company recognized income tax expense of $798,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $483,000 for the same period in the prior year. Net income was $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $2.6 million for the same period in the prior year. The Company recognized income tax expense of $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2015;
 
 
·
return on average assets was 2.91% and 1.90% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, compared to 2.04% for the same periods in 2015. Return on average equity was 21.33% and 13.58% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, compared to 14.04% and 14.32% for the same periods in 2015;

 
·
total revenue increased $375,000, or 6.4%, to $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $5.9 million for the same period in the prior year, and increased $574,000, or 3.3%, to $18.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $17.5 million for the same period in the prior year;
 
 
·
tier 1 capital to average assets and total capital ratios for the Bank at September 30, 2016 were 13.92% and 17.18%, respectively, compared to 15.02% and 18.33%, respectively, at December 31, 2015; and
 
 
·
the book value of our common stock increased to $7.47 per share at September 30, 2016, compared to $6.74 per share at December 31, 2015.
 
 
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income is the difference between interest income, principally from loan and investment securities portfolios, and interest expense, principally on customer deposits and borrowed funds. Net interest income is our principal source of earnings. Changes in net interest income result from changes in volume and spread and are reflected in the net interest margin. Volume refers to the average dollar level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Spread refers to the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Margin refers to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets, and is influenced by the level and relative mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

The Federal Reserve Board influences the general market rates of interest, including deposit and loan rates offered by financial institutions.  The Federal Funds rate, which is the cost to banks of immediately available overnight funds, was raised in December 2015 from 0.25% to 0.50%, and has remained at that rate through the first three quarters of 2016.


The following tables set forth our average balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, in addition to the major components of net interest income and our net interest margin, for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Consolidated Daily Average Balances, Average Yields and Rates
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
       
 
 
2016
   
2015
       
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)
 
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield
 
Interest-earning assets
                                   
Loans, net of unearned discount(1)
 
$
167,905
   
$
2,482
     
5.86
%
 
$
144,741
   
$
2,013
     
5.52
%
Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold
   
7,885
     
10
     
0.50
%
   
7,930
     
5
     
0.25
%
Securities
   
24,052
     
233
     
3.84
%
   
11,540
     
58
     
1.99
%
Total earning assets  
   
199,842
     
2,725
     
5.41
%
   
164,211
     
2,076
     
5.02
%
Cash and other assets  
   
11,047
                     
10,782
                 
Allowance for loan losses
   
(1,679
)
                   
(1,565
)
               
Total assets  
 
$
209,210
                   
$
173,428
                 
 
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
NOW accounts  
 
$
6,783
     
5
     
0.29
%
 
$
5,182
     
4
     
0.31
%
Money market accounts  
   
40,674
     
50
     
0.49
%
   
40,082
     
49
     
0.49
%
Savings accounts  
   
6,175
     
9
     
0.58
%
   
5,902
     
7
     
0.47
%
Time deposits $100,000 and over  
   
86,504
     
237
     
1.09
%
   
64,989
     
155
     
0.95
%
Time deposits under $100,000
   
3,988
     
10
     
0.99
%
   
4,015
     
11
     
1.09
%
Total interest-bearing deposits  
   
144,124
     
311
     
0.86
%
   
120,170
     
226
     
0.75
%
Borrowed funds
   
7,174
     
9
     
0.50
%
   
1,522
     
-
     
0.00
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  
   
151,298
     
320
     
0.84
%
   
121,692
     
226
     
0.74
%
Non-interest-bearing deposits  
   
27,313
                     
24,764
                 
Other liabilities  
   
2,052
                     
1,824
                 
Shareholders’ equity  
   
28,547
                     
25,148
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
209,210
                   
$
173,428
                 
 
                                               
Net interest income  
           
2,405
                     
1,850
         
Net interest spread  
                   
4.57
%
                   
4.28
%
Net interest margin  
                   
4.77
%
                   
4.47
%
 
                                               
Provision for loan loss  
           
-
                     
-
         
Non-interest income  
           
3,518
                     
3,792
         
Non-interest expense  
           
3,603
                     
4,276
         
Income before income taxes
           
2,320
                     
1,366
         
Income taxes expense  
           
798
                     
483
         
Net income 
         
$
1,522
                   
$
883
         
 
                                               
Earnings per share  
         
$
0.38
                   
$
0.22
         
Return on average equity  
           
21.33
%
                   
14.04
%
       
Return on average assets  
           
2.91
%
                   
2.04
%
       
Equity to assets ratio  
           
13.65
%
                   
14.50
%
       

(1)
Includes nonaccrual loans
  

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Consolidated Daily Average Balances, Average Yields and Rates
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
       
 
 
2016
   
2015
       
(In thousands, except percentages)
 
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield
 
Interest-earning assets
                                   
Loans, net of unearned discount(1)
 
$
161,215
   
$
6,908
     
5.71
%
 
$
142,768
   
$
6,024
     
5.64
%
Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold
   
8,139
     
31
     
0.51
%
   
7,035
     
13
     
0.25
%
Securities
   
19,094
     
486
     
3.40
%
   
10,339
     
174
     
2.25
%
Total earning assets  
   
188,448
     
7,425
     
5.27
%
   
160,142
     
6,211
     
5.19
%
Cash and other assets  
   
11,017
                     
10,907
                 
Allowance for loan losses
   
(1,647
)
                   
(1,651
)
               
Total assets  
 
$
197,818
                   
$
169,398
                 
 
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
NOW accounts  
 
$
6,529
     
14
     
0.29
%
 
$
5,380
     
12
     
0.30
%
Money market accounts  
   
37,027
     
135
     
0.49
%
   
36,976
     
136
     
0.49
%
Savings accounts  
   
5,771
     
22
     
0.51
%
   
4,707
     
17
     
0.48
%
Time deposits $100,000 and over  
   
83,466
     
670
     
1.07
%
   
64,709
     
450
     
0.93
%
Time deposits under $100,000
   
3,940
     
29
     
0.98
%
   
3,888
     
31
     
1.07
%
Total interest-bearing deposits  
   
136,733
     
870
     
0.85
%
   
115,660
     
646
     
0.75
%
Borrowed funds
   
4,905
     
19
     
0.52
%
   
3,736
     
4
     
0.14
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  
   
141,638
     
889
     
0.84
%
   
119,396
     
650
     
0.73
%
Non-interest-bearing deposits  
   
26,585
                     
24,068
                 
Other liabilities  
   
1,934
                     
1,831
                 
Shareholders’ equity  
   
27,661
                     
24,103
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
197,818
                   
$
169,398
                 
 
                                               
Net interest income  
           
6,536
                     
5,561
         
Net interest spread  
                   
4.43
%
                   
4.46
%
Net interest margin  
                   
4.64
%
                   
4.64
%
 
                                               
Provision for loan loss  
           
444
                     
-
         
Non-interest income  
           
10,661
                     
11,301
         
Non-interest expense  
           
12,433
                     
12,975
         
Income before income taxes
           
4,320
                     
3,887
         
Income taxes expense  
           
1,503
                     
1,298
         
Net income 
         
$
2,817
                   
$
2,589
         
 
                                               
Earnings per share  
         
$
0.70
                   
$
0.64
         
Return on average equity  
           
13.58
%
                   
14.32
%
       
Return on average assets  
           
1.90
%
                   
2.04
%
       
Equity to assets ratio  
           
13.98
%
                   
14.23
%
       
 
(1)
Includes nonaccrual loans
 
The following table presents the changes in net interest income and identifies the changes due to differences in the average volume of earning assets and interest–bearing liabilities and the changes due to changes in the average interest rate on those assets and liabilities. The changes in net interest income due to changes in both average volume and average interest rate have been allocated to the average volume change or the average interest rate change in proportion to the absolute amounts of the change in each.
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in 
 
(In thousands)
 
Yield/
Rate
    Average
Volume
   
Total
 
Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold
 
$
5
   
$
-
   
$
5
 
Securities
   
54
     
121
     
175
 
Loans, net of unearned discount (1)
   
127
     
342
     
469
 
Total earning assets
    186       463       649  
 
                       
NOW
   
-
     
1
     
1
 
Money market
   
-
     
1
     
1
 
Savings
   
2
     
-
     
2
 
Time deposits $100,000 and over
   
23
     
59
     
82
 
Time deposits under $100,000
   
(1
)
   
-
     
(1
)
Borrowed funds
   
2
     
7
     
9
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
26
     
68
     
94
 
 
                       
Changes in net interest income
 
$
160
   
$
395
   
$
555
 

(1)
Average loans include non-accrual.

Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased $555,000, or 30.0%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average volume of interest-earning assets. Net interest margin increased 30 basis points from 4.47% during the three months ended September 30, 2015 to 4.77% during the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in net interest margin was primarily the result of an increase in the average yield on loans and securities.

Total interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased $649,000, or 31.3%, compared to the same period in the prior year. Average interest-earning asset volume increased $35.6 million, or 21.7%, to $199.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $164.2 million for the same period in the prior year. The average volume of loans increased $23.2 million to $167.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $144.7 million for the same period in the prior year. The average yield on securities was 3.84% during the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 1.99% for the same period in the prior year. The increase was related to the purchase of $9.8 million of Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) securities with average yield of 6.70% during the second quarter of 2016. See the section “Financial Condition – Investment Securities” below for further discussion of these securities. The average volume of securities increased $12.6 million to $24.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $11.5 million for the same period in the prior year.

Total interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased $94,000, or 41.6%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 10 basis points to 0.84% for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 0.74% for the same period in the prior year, the result of the interest-bearing liabilities repricing in a slightly higher interest rate environment. The average volume of interest-bearing liabilities increased $29.6 million to $151.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $121.7 million for the same period in the prior year. The average interest-bearing deposits increased $23.9 million to $144.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $120.2 million for the same period in the prior year. The average borrowed funds increased $5.7 million to $7.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $1.5 million for the same period in the prior year.
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in 
 
(In thousands)
 
Yield/
Rate
   
Average
Volume
   
Total
 
Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold
 
$
14
   
$
4
   
$
18
 
Securities
   
89
     
223
     
312
 
Loans, net of unearned discount (1)
   
94
     
790
     
884
 
Total earning assets
    197       1,017       1,214  
 
                       
NOW
   
-
     
2
     
2
 
Money market
   
(1
)
   
-
     
(1
)
Savings
   
1
     
4
     
5
 
Time deposits $100,000 and over
   
69
     
151
     
220
 
Time deposits under $100,000
   
(2
)
   
-
     
(2
)
Borrowed funds
   
10
     
5
     
15
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
77
     
162
     
239
 
 
                       
Changes in net interest income
 
$
120
   
$
855
   
$
975
 

(1)
Average loans include non-accrual.

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $975,000, or 17.5%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average volume of interest-earning assets. Net interest margin was 4.64% during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, unchanged for the same period in the prior year.

Total interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $1.2 million, or 19.5%, compared to the same period in the prior year. Average interest-earning asset volume increased $28.3 million, or 17.7%, to $188.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $160.1 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase included an increase in the loan portfolio of $18.4 million and an increase in the securities of $8.8 million. The average interest yield of earning assets increased 8 basis points to 5.27% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 5.19% for the same period in the prior year. The average yield on loans increased nine basis points to 5.73% during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 5.64% for the same period in the prior year. The average yield on securities increased 115 basis points to 3.40% during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 2.25% for the same period in the prior year. The increase was related to the purchase of the PACE securities during the second quarter of 2016, which is referenced above.
  
Total interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $239,000, or 36.8%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 11 basis points to 0.84% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 0.73% for the same period in the prior year, the result of the interest-bearing liabilities repricing in a slightly higher interest rate environment. Average volume of interest-bearing liabilities increased $22.2 million to $141.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $119.4 million for the same period in the prior year. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $21.0 million to $136.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $115.7 million for the same period in the prior year. Average borrowed funds increased $1.2 million to $4.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $3.7 million for the same period in the prior year.

Provision for Loan Losses

We determined a provision for loan losses that we consider sufficient to maintain an allowance to absorb probable losses inherent in our portfolio as of the balance sheet date. For additional information concerning this determination, see the section of this discussion and analysis captioned “Allowance for Loan Losses.”

The Company did not record a provision for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $444,000. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we had one loan charge-off of $344,000, and recoveries of $15,000 and $29,000, respectively.

We did not record a provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we had loan charge-offs of $18,000 and $159,000, respectively, and recoveries of $6,000 and $15,000, respectively.
Non-interest Income

The components of non-interest income were as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Trust income
 
$
2,054
   
$
3,017
   
$
8,014
   
$
9,146
 
Gain on sale of loans
   
1,275
     
568
     
2,114
     
1,552
 
Loan servicing fees, net
   
86
     
113
     
244
     
321
 
Service fees and other income
   
22
     
18
     
54
     
51
 
Rental income
   
81
     
77
     
235
     
232
 
Loss on sale of securities
   
-
     
(1
)
   
-
     
(1
)
   
$
3,518
   
$
3,792
   
$
10,661
   
$
11,301
 

Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 decreased $274,000, or 7.2%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in gain on sale of loans. Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 decreased $640,000, or 5.7%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in trust income, offset by an increase in gain on sale of loans.

Trust income is earned on the value of managed and non-managed assets held in custody. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, trust income decreased $963,000, or 31.9%, and $1.1 million, or 12.4%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease in trust income is offset by a decrease in expenses due to a change in the process for paying fund manager fees. Prior to July 1, 2016, the investment managers were paid from fees the Bank collected at the client account level. Beginning in July 2016, the investment manager expenses are paid directly by the common/collective funds.

Gain on sale of loans increased $707,000, or 124.5% and $562,000, or 36.2%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, which was a result of a higher than usual volume of loans sold during the current quarter.

Loan servicing fees, net of servicing asset amortization, decreased $27,000, or 23.9%, and $77,000, or 24.0%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease was related to the payoff of SBA loans resulting in their remaining unamortized serving asset balances being recorded in the income statement for $56,000 and $194,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The decrease was offset by an increase in loan servicing fees related to a higher volume of loans being serviced during 2016.

Service fees and other income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $4,000, or 22.2% and $3,000, or 5.9%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year.

Rental income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $4,000, or 5.2%, and $3,000, or 1.3%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year.

Non-interest Expense

The components of non-interest expense were as follows:
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
1,414
   
$
1,099
   
$
4,015
   
$
3,459
 
Occupancy and equipment
   
219
     
212
     
652
     
632
 
Trust expenses
   
1,451
     
2,426
     
6,212
     
7,339
 
Professional fees
   
104
     
106
     
335
     
318
 
Data processing
   
238
     
215
     
676
     
632
 
Other
   
177
     
218
     
543
     
595
 
   
$
3,603
   
$
4,276
   
$
12,433
   
$
12,975
 

Non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 decreased $673,000, or 15.7%, and $542,000, or 8.7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year.
Salaries and employee benefits for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $315,000, or 28.7%, and $556,000, or 16.1%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase was due to an increase in the number of employees in the loan production area, increases in incentive bonuses, annual merit increases and rate increases for health insurance.

Occupancy and equipment expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, increased $7,000, or 3.3% and $20,000, or 3.2%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an increase in business property and real estate taxes.

Trust expenses are advisory fees paid to a fund advisor to advise the Company on the common trust funds managed by the Company and are based on the value of the assets held in custody. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, trust expenses decreased $975,000, or 40.2%, and $1.1 million, or 15.4%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease was related to the change in fund advisor fees explained in the trust income section above.

Professional fees for the three months ended September 30, 2016 decreased $2,000, or 1.9%, compared to the same period in the prior year, and increased $17,000, or 5.3%, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was due to an increase in legal fees.

Data processing fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $23,000, or 10.7%, and $44,000, or 7.0%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase was related to monthly fees pertaining to enhancements to the Company’s internet customer platform and trust processing fees.

Other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 decreased $41,000, or 18.8%, and $52,000, or 8.7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease was due to decreases in advertising expense and employee recruiting expense related to loan production personnel.

Income Taxes

The Company recognized income tax expense of $798,000 and $1.5 million, for an effective income tax rate of 34.4% and 34.8%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $483,000 and $1.3 million, for an effective income tax rate of 35.4% and 33.4%, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year.

Financial Condition

Our total assets as of September 30, 2016 increased $34.2 million to $211.1 million, compared to $176.9 million as of December 31, 2015, primarily as a result of an increase in total loans, other investments and interest-bearing deposits. Net loans held for investment increased $16.7 million, or 12.1%, to $154.3 million as of September 30, 2016, compared to $137.6 million as of December 31, 2015. Loans held for sale increased $4.0 million, or 62.5%, to $10.4 million, compared to $6.4 million as of December 31, 2015. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company purchased $9.8 million of securities, held to maturity. Total deposits increased $34.8 million, or 25.4%, to $171.8 million as of September 30, 2016, compared to $137.0 million as of December 31, 2015. Shareholders’ equity increased $3.1 million, or 11.4%, to $30.3 million as of September 30, 2016, compared to $27.2 million as of December 31, 2015.

Cash and Due From Banks

Cash and due from banks decreased $221,000 to $1.4 million as of September 30, 2016, compared to $1.6 million as of December 31, 2015. The increase is a result of ordinary variances in operating cash.

Short-Term Investments and Interest-bearing Deposits in Other Financial Institutions

Interest-bearing deposits increased $5.6 million to $12.3 million as of September 30, 2016, compared to $6.7 million as of December 31, 2015. Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold allow us to meet liquidity requirements and provide temporary interest-bearing holdings until the funds can be otherwise deployed or invested. 
 
Investment Securities

Our investment portfolio primarily serves as a source of interest income and, secondarily, as a source of liquidity and a management tool for our interest rate sensitivity. We manage our investment portfolio according to a written investment policy established by our Board of Directors and implemented by our Investment/Asset-Liability Committee.
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company held Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas stock of $570,000, and Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas stock of $482,000 and $476,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had government agency securities with amortized cost of $9.3 million and $9.2 million, respectively, and fair value of $9.3 million and $9.2 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had mortgage-backed securities with amortized cost of $3.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, and fair value of $3.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, securities with fair value of $10.9 million and $10.8 million, respectively, were pledged against borrowed funds at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and securities with fair value of $866,000 and $982,000, respectively, were pledged against trust deposit balances held at the Bank. One security was pledged against borrowed funds at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 with a fair value of $634,000 and $699,000, respectively.

At September 30, 2016, the Company held $9.69 million in PACE investments. These investment contracts or bonds located in California and Florida, originate under a contractual obligation between the property owners, the local county administration, and a third-party administrator and sponsor. The assessments are created to fund the purchase and installation of energy saving improvements to the property such as solar panels. Generally, as a property assessment, the total assessment is repaid in installments over a period of 10 to 15 years by the then current property owner(s). Each installment is collected by the County Tax Collector where the property is located. The assessments are an obligation of the property. Each assessment is equal in priority to the other property taxes and assessments associated with the property, including local school, city, and county ad-valorem taxes. Each PACE investment has a set repayment period. Based on the purchase price of the investments, the expected weighted average yield on the investments is 6.7%.

Loan Portfolio

Our primary source of income is interest on loans. The following table presents the composition of our loan portfolio by category as of the dates indicated:

(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
79,933
   
$
71,562
 
Consumer installment
   
3,957
     
2,049
 
Real estate – residential
   
5,951
     
6,851
 
Real estate – commercial
   
18,983
     
16,736
 
Real estate – construction and land
   
9,360
     
10,322
 
SBA:
               
SBA 7(a) unguaranteed portion
   
27,988
     
22,596
 
SBA 504
   
8,560
     
6,349
 
USDA
   
2,755
     
2,787
 
Other
   
-
     
1,542
 
 Gross Loans
   
157,487
     
140,794
 
Less:
               
Allowance for loan losses
   
1,693
     
1,564
 
Deferred loan costs
   
(558
)
   
(292
)
Discount on loans
   
2,006
     
1,874
 
Net loans
 
$
154,346
   
$
137,648
 

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, total loans held for investment were $154.3 million and $137.6 million, respectively. Total loans, net of deferred fees, discount and reserves as a percentage of total assets were 73.1% as of September 30, 2016 and 77.8% as of December 31, 2015.

Our commercial loan portfolio is composed of lines of credit for working capital and term loans to finance equipment and other business assets. Our lines of credit typically are limited to a percentage of the value of the assets securing the line. Lines of credit and term loans typically are reviewed annually and are supported by accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and other assets of our clients’ businesses. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, commercial loans totaled $79.9 million and $71.6 million, respectively, representing approximately 50.7% and 50.9% of our total funded loans, respectively.

Our consumer loan portfolio consists of personal lines of credit and loans to acquire personal assets such as automobiles. Our lines of credit generally have terms of one year and our term loans generally have terms of three to five years. Our lines of credit typically have floating rates. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, consumer loans totaled $4.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, approximately 2.5% and 1.4%, respectively, of our total funded loans.

Our real estate loan portfolio is composed of construction loans and term mortgage loans. Construction loans consist primarily of single-family residential properties, typically have terms of less than one year and have floating rates and commitment fees. Our construction loans are typically to builders who have an established record of successful project completion and loan repayment. Term mortgage loans are typically secured by commercial properties occupied by the borrower and typically have terms of three to ten years with both fixed and floating rates. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, real estate loans totaled $34.3 million and $33.9 million, respectively, approximately 21.8% and 24.1% of our total loans, respectively.

Our SBA loan portfolio consists of loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA 7(a)”) and conventional loans promulgated under the SBA’s 504 loan program which serve the small business community. The SBA 7(a) loans are generally guaranteed by the SBA up to 75% of the principal balance. The guaranteed portion of these loans is readily marketable on a servicing-retained basis in an active national secondary market. The Company records the guaranteed portion of the loans as held for sale. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, SBA loans held for investment totaled $36.5 million and $28.9 million, respectively, representing approximately 23.2% and 20.5% of our total funded loans, respectively.

Our USDA loan portfolio consists of loans guaranteed by the USDA which serves rural areas. USDA loans are guaranteed up to 90% of the principal balance. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, USDA loans held for investment totaled $2.8 million, representing approximately 1.8% and 2.0% of our total funded loans, respectively.

The Company generally does not make loans secured by collateral related to the oil and gas industry sector. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had no loans to any business whose principal activity is directly in, or closely related to, the oil and gas industry, except one such loan that is fully secured by cash collateral.

Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to multiple borrowers engaged in similar activities that would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. As of September 30, 2016, our commercial loan and real estate loan portfolio included $70.2 million of loans, approximately 44.6% of our total funded loans, to dental professionals. These loans were made to fund practice acquisitions, practice enhancements, equipment purchases, real estate and personal borrowing needs. We believe that these loans are to credit worthy borrowers and are diversified geographically. As new loans are generated, the percentage of the total loan portfolio consisting of the foregoing concentration may remain constant or increase thereby continuing the risk associated with industry concentration.

Management may renew loans at maturity when requested by a customer whose financial strength appears to support such a renewal or when such a renewal appears to be in our best interest. We require payment of accrued interest in such instances and may adjust the rate of interest, require a principal reduction, or modify other terms of the loan at the time of renewal.

The following table shows the maturity/reset date distribution and type of loan within our loan portfolio as of September 30, 2016:

 
 
As of September 30, 2016
       
 
       
Over 1 Year through 5 Years
   
Over 5 Years
       
(In thousands)
 
One Year or
Less
   
Fixed Rate
   
Floating or
Adjustable
Rate
   
Fixed Rate
   
Floating or
Adjustable
Rate
   
Total
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
7,623
   
$
9,470
   
$
24,262
   
$
38,578
   
$
-
   
$
79,933
 
Consumer installment
   
901
     
2,310
     
-
     
746
     
-
     
3,957
 
Real estate – residential
   
283
     
5,253
     
311
     
104
     
-
     
5,951
 
Real estate – commercial
   
4,472
     
2,089
     
2,182
     
6,155
     
4,085
     
18,983
 
Real estate – construction and land
   
6,545
     
1,586
     
-
     
1,229
     
-
     
9,360
 
SBA 7(a) unguaranteed portion
   
26,571
     
-
     
799
     
618
     
-
     
27,988
 
SBA 504
   
6,340
     
-
     
2,220
     
-
     
-
     
8,560
 
USDA
   
1,786
     
-
     
969
     
-
     
-
     
2,755
 
Total
 
$
54,521
   
$
20,708
   
$
30,743
   
$
47,430
   
$
4,085
   
$
157,487
 

Non-performing Assets and Restructured Loans

Non-performing assets consist of loans on non-accrual status, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest, loans that have been restructured resulting in a reduction or deferral of interest or principal, OREO, and other repossessed assets. As of September 30, 2016, we had no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest and $50,000 in loans on non-accrual status. At December 31, 2015, we had no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest and $443,000 in loans on non-accrual status, net of SBA guaranteed portion of $477,000. There was no OREO at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Total non-performing assets, net of SBA guaranteed portion, as of September 30, 2016 were $50,000, compared to $443,000 as of December 31, 2015.

During the second quarter of 2015, the Company repurchased the guaranteed portion of a defaulted SBA loan with a balance of $477,000.  During the second quarter of 2016, the Company received proceeds from SBA to pay off the balance of this defaulted loan.

A potential problem loan is defined as a loan where information about possible credit problems of the borrower is known, causing management to have doubts as to the ability of the borrower to comply with the present loan payment terms and that may result in the inclusion of such loan in one of the non-performing asset categories. We maintain an internally classified loan list that helps management assess the overall quality of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Loans classified as “pass-watch” are those loans that have been determined to require enhanced monitoring for potential weaknesses and require further investigation. Loans classified as “special mention” are those that contain a weakness that, if left unattended, could develop into a problem affecting the ultimate collectability of the loan. Loans classified as “substandard” are those loans with clear and defined weaknesses such as highly leveraged positions, unfavorable financial ratios, uncertain repayment resources or poor financial condition, that may jeopardize recoverability of the loan. Loans classified as “doubtful” are those loans that have characteristics similar to substandard loans, but also have an increased risk that loss may occur or at least a portion of the loan may require a charge-off if liquidated at present. Although loans classified as substandard do not duplicate loans classified as doubtful, both substandard and doubtful loans may include some loans that are past due at least 90 days, are on non-accrual status, or have been restructured. Loans classified as “loss” are those loans that are in the process of being charged-off. At September 30, 2016, the Company had $308,000 in pass-watch loans, no special mention loans, $436,000 in substandard loans and no doubtful loans. At December 31, 2015, the Company had no pass-watch loans, $1.1 million in special mention loans, $1.3 million in substandard loans and no doubtful loans.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding non-accrual loans by type, loans past due 90 days and accruing, OREO and restructured loans accruing as of the dates indicated.

 
 
September 30, 2016
   
December 31, 2015
 
(In thousands, except percentages)
 
Amount
   
Loan
Category to
Total Assets
   
Amount
   
Loan
Category to
Total Assets
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
50
     
0.02
%
 
$
443
     
0.25
%
SBA
   
-
     
-
     
477
     
0.27
 
Total non-accrual loans
 
$
50
     
0.02
%
 
$
920
     
0.52
%
SBA guaranteed portion
   
-
     
-
     
(477
)
   
(0.27
)
Total non-accrual loans, net
   
50
     
0.02
     
443
     
0.25
 
Loans past due 90 days and accruing
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Foreclosed assets
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total non-performing assets
 
$
50
     
0.02
%
 
$
443
     
0.25
%
Restructured loans on non-accrual
 
$
12
     
0.01
%
 
$
381
     
0.22
%

We record interest payments received on impaired loans as interest income unless collections of the remaining recorded investment are placed on non-accrual, at which time we record payments received as reductions of principal. We recognized interest income on impaired loans of approximately $23,000 and $72,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Interest not recognized on impaired loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was not significant.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses

Implicit in our lending activities is the fact that we will experience loan losses and that the risk of loss will vary with the type of loan being made and the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan. To reflect the currently perceived risk of loss associated with our loan portfolio, additions are made to our allowance for loan losses in the form of direct charges against income and our allowance is available to absorb possible loan losses. The factors that influence the allowance amount include, among others, the remaining collateral and/or financial condition of the borrowers, historical loan loss, changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, and general economic conditions.
The amount of the allowance equals the cumulative total of the provisions made from time to time, reduced by loan charge-offs and increased by recoveries of loans previously charged-off. Our allowance for loan losses was $1.7 million, or 1.1% of total funded loans, at September 30, 2016, and $1.6 million, or 1.14% of total funded loans, at December 31, 2015. We recorded a provision for loan losses of $444,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. We did not record a provision for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Credit and loan decisions are made by management and the Board of Directors in conformity with loan policies established by the Board of Directors. Our practice is to charge-off any loan or portion of a loan when the loan is determined by management to be fully or partially uncollectible due to the borrower’s failure to meet repayment terms, the borrower’s deteriorating or deteriorated financial condition, the depreciation of the underlying collateral, the loan’s classification as a loss by regulatory examiners, or other reasons. We had one commercial and industrial loan charge-off of $344,000, and recoveries of $29,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. We had one SBA loan charge-off of $159,000, and recoveries of $15,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The following table sets forth the specific allocation of the allowance for the periods indicated and the percentage of allocated possible loan losses in each category to total gross loans. An allocation for a loan classification is only for internal analysis of the adequacy of the allowance and is not an indication of expected or anticipated losses. Although we believe we use the best information available to make loan loss allowance determinations, future adjustments could be necessary if circumstances or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making our initial determinations. The current downturn in the economy or higher unemployment could result in increased levels of nonperforming assets and charge-offs, increased loan loss provisions and reductions in income. Additionally, as an integral part of their examination process, bank regulatory agencies periodically review our allowance for loan losses. The banking agencies could require the recognition of additions to the loan loss allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.

 (In thousands, except percentages)
 
September 30, 2016
   
December 31, 2015
 
Allocated:
 
Amount
   
Loan
Category to
Gross Loans
   
Amount
   
Loan
Category to
Gross Loans
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
949
     
50.8
%
 
$
878
     
50.8
%
Consumer installment
   
19
     
2.6
     
26
     
1.5
 
Real estate – residential
   
71
     
3.8
     
86
     
4.9
 
Real estate – commercial
   
225
     
12.0
     
210
     
11.9
 
Real estate – construction and land
   
112
     
5.9
     
130
     
7.3
 
SBA
   
270
     
23.2
     
214
     
20.5
 
USDA
   
-
     
1.7
     
-
     
2.0
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
20
     
1.1
 
Unallocated
   
47
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total allowance for loan losses
 
$
1,693
     
100.0
%
 
$
1,564
     
100.0
%

Deposits

Deposits are our primary source of funding. Total deposits at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $171.8 million and $137.0 million, respectively. Total average deposits increased $23.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, to $163.3 million, compared to $139.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The following table shows the average deposit balances and average cost of funds for each category of deposits, for the periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:

 
 
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
 
(In thousands, except percentages)
 
Average
Balance
   
Percent of
Deposits
   
Average
Rate
   
Average
Balance
   
Percent of
Deposits
   
Average
Rate
 
Non-interest-bearing deposits
 
$
26,585
     
16.3
%
   
0.00
%
 
$
24,068
     
17.2
%
   
0.00
%
NOW accounts
   
6,529
     
4.0
     
0.29
     
5,380
     
3.8
     
0.30
 
Money market accounts
   
37,027
     
22.7
     
0.49
     
36,976
     
26.5
     
0.49
 
Savings accounts
   
5,771
     
3.5
     
0.51
     
4,707
     
3.4
     
0.48
 
Time deposits $100,000 and over
   
83,466
     
51.1
     
1.07
     
64,709
     
46.3
     
0.93
 
Time deposits under $100,000
   
3,940
     
2.4
     
0.98
     
3,888
     
2.8
     
1.07
 
Total deposits
 
$
163,318
     
100.00
%
   
0.71
%
 
$
139,728
     
100.00
%
   
0.62
%

The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of the certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more as of the dates indicated:

(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
Three months or less
 
$
17,505
   
$
18,884
 
Over three months through six months
   
19,595
     
6,763
 
Over six months through twelve months
   
22,973
     
19,967
 
Over twelve months
   
22,445
     
20,924
 
Total
 
$
82,518
   
$
66,538
 

Shareholders’ Equity

As of September 30, 2016, shareholders’ equity increased to $30.2 million from $27.2 million as of December 31, 2015. The increase was due to comprehensive income of $2.9 million and stock-related compensation of $173,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Neither the Company nor the Bank had any material off-balance sheet arrangements other than the Bank’s commitments to extend credit at September 30, 2016.

Capital Resources and Capital Adequacy Requirements

The risk-based capital regulations established and administered by the banking regulatory agencies discussed previously are applicable to the Bank. Risk-based capital guidelines are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks, to account for off-balance sheet exposure, and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets. Under the regulations, assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate weights. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk weighted assets and off-balance sheet items.

In July 2013, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved new rules on regulatory capital applicable to national banks, implementing the Basel III rules. The final rule establishes a stricter regulatory capital framework that requires banking organizations to hold more and higher quality capital to act as a financial cushion to absorb losses and help banking organizations better withstand periods of financial stress.  Most banking organizations, including the Bank, were required to apply the new capital rules on January 1, 2015. The final rules set a new common equity tier 1 requirement and higher minimum tier 1 requirements for all banking organizations. They also place limits on capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if a banking organization does not maintain a “capital conservation buffer” above minimum capital requirements, which will be phased in over a five-year period. Pursuant to the Basel III Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, community banks were given the option of a one-time election in their March 31, 2015 quarterly financial filings with the appropriate federal regulator to opt-out of the requirement to include most accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) components in the calculation of Common Equity Tier 1 capital and, in effect, retain the AOCI treatment under the current capital rules. The Company made the election to continue to exclude AOCI from capital in connection with its March 31, 2015 quarterly financial filing. The BASEL III capital ratio requirements as applicable to the Bank as of January 1, 2015 and after the full phase-in period of the capital conservation buffer, are summarized in the table below.


   
BASEL III Minimum
Capital Requirements
   
BASEL III
Additional Capital
Conservation
Buffer
   
BASEL III Requirements with
Capital Conservation
Buffer(1)
 
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)
   
8.0
%
   
2.5
%
   
10.5
%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)
   
6.0
%
   
2.5
%
   
8.5
%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets) or Leverage ratio
   
4.0
%
   
-
%
   
4.0
%
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk weighted assets)
   
4.5
%
   
2.5
%
   
7.0
%

(1) The capital conservation buffer is phased in over a five-year period with the increased capital ratios effective as of January 1, 2019.

In addition, the rules revise the prompt corrective action framework to incorporate the new regulatory capital minimums, as set forth in the table below. They also enhance risk sensitivity and address weaknesses identified over recent years with the measure of risk weighted assets. As of September 30, 2016, the Bank was “well capitalized” under the Basel III regulatory framework.

(In thousands)
 
Actual
   
Minimum Capital Required Under
Basel III Requirements
   
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
 
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
As of September 30, 2016
                                   
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
$
30,746
     
17.18
%
 
$
15,439
     
8.625
%
 
$
17,900
     
10.00
%
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
   
29,052
     
16.23
     
11,859
     
6.625
     
14,320
     
8.00
 
                                                 
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)
   
29,052
     
16.23
     
9,174
     
5.125
     
11,635
     
6.50
 
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
   
29,052
     
13.92
     
8,351
     
4.00
     
10,439
     
5.00
 
 
                                               
As of December 31, 2015
                                               
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
$
27,813
     
18.33
%
 
$
12,139
     
8.00
%
 
$
15,173
     
10.00
%
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
   
26,249
     
17.30
     
9,104
     
6.00
     
12,139
     
8.00
 
                                                 
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)
   
26,249
     
17.30
     
6,828
     
4.50
     
9,863
     
6.50
 
 
                                               
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
   
26,249
     
15.02
     
6,994
     
4.00
     
8,742
     
5.00
 

Liquidity Management

At September 30, 2016, the Company (excluding the Bank) had approximately $820,000 in cash. These funds can be used for Company operations, investment, for infusion into the Bank and other corporate activities. The primary source of liquidity for the Company is dividends paid by the Bank. Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid. See Note 15 – Regulatory Matters to the financial statements included elsewhere in this report regarding dividends available for declaration.

The Bank’s liquidity is monitored by its management, the Investment/Asset-Liability Committee and the Board of Directors who review historical funding requirements, current liquidity position, sources and stability of funding, marketability of assets, options for attracting additional funds, and anticipated future funding needs, including the level of unfunded commitments.
The Bank’s primary sources of funds are retail, custodial, and commercial deposits, loan sales and repayments, maturity of investment securities, other short-term borrowings, and other funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan repayments and maturing investments are relatively predictable, deposit flows and loan prepayments are more influenced by interest rates, general economic conditions, and competition. The Bank maintains investments in liquid assets based upon management’s assessment of (1) the need for funds, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on short-term liquid assets, and (4) objectives of the asset/liability management program.

At September 30, 2016, we had outstanding loan origination commitments and unused commercial and retail lines of credit of $25.1 million and $10,000 in standby letters of credit. Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature within one year totaled $62.1 million at September 30, 2016.

The Bank’s significant contractual obligations and other potential funding needs at September 30, 2016 consist of:

   
As of September 30, 2016
 
(In thousands)
Less than
One
Year
 
One to Three
Years
 
Over Three to
Five Years
 
Over Five
Years
 
Operating leases
 
$
23
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
 
                               
Time deposits  
 
$
62,091
   
$
23,140
   
$
1,257
   
$
-
 

As of September 30, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $13.7 million, or 6.5% of total assets, and loans held for sale of $10.4 million, or 4.9% of total assets. Liquidity is also provided through the Bank’s lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, which provide the Bank with a source of off-balance sheet liquidity. As of September 30, 2016, the Bank’s borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas was $21.0 million, or 10.0% of assets, of which $7.0 million was utilized at September 30, 2016. The Bank’s borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas was $19.7 million, or 9.3% of assets, none of which was utilized at September 30, 2016.

As loan demand increases, greater pressure will be exerted on the Bank’s liquidity. As of September 30, 2016, the loan to deposit ratio was 89.8%. Through our trust department, we serve as trustee or custodian for $48.1 million in cash deposits held at BlackRock, Inc. in a money market fund. As of September 30, 2016, approximately $31.4 million could be held at the Bank in deposit accounts fully insured by the FDIC. As of September 30, 2016, deposits of $3.1 million were held at the Bank. With additional advances available from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the custodial cash available through the Bank’s trust department, the Bank has off-balance sheet liquidity available of 29.4% of total assets as of September 30, 2016. We believe that the Bank has adequate liquidity to meet anticipated future funding needs.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Because the registrant is a smaller reporting company, disclosure under this item is not required.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”).  Disclosure Controls, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, are procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, such as this Form 10-Q, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  Disclosure Controls include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls will prevent all error and all fraud.  A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.  Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.  The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Based upon their controls evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our Disclosure Controls are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings incident to its business. However, there are no material legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or of which any of its property is subject.

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

Not applicable.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None
 
Item 6. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
  
Exhibit
No.
 
Description of Exhibit
 
 
 
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between T Acquisition, Inc. and T Bancshares, Inc., and joined in by Tectonic Advisors, LLC, dated as of November 10, 2016 (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 10, 2016 (File No. 000-51297)) (Schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K.  T Bancshares, Inc. agrees to furnish supplementally to the SEC a copy of any omitted schedule upon request.)
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2007 (File No. 000-51297))
3.2
 
Bylaws (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 30, 2008 (File No. 000-51297))
31.1
 
31.2
 
32
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase*
 
*
Filed Herewith


 
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.
 
 
T BANCSHARES, INC.
   
   
   
Date: November 14, 2016
By:  
/s/ Patrick Howard
  
 
  
 
 
Patrick Howard
President and Chief Executive Officer/Principal Executive Officer
 
  
   
  
By: 
/s/ Ken Bramlage
 
 
 
 
 
Ken Bramlage
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer/Principal Financial Officer
 
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