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Section 1: 10-Q (10-Q)

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
    
 þ    Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018

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

For the transition period from ________ to ____________

LEVEL ONE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 001-38458
Michigan
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
71-1015624
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
32991 Hamilton Court
Farmington Hills, MI
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
48334
(Zip code)
(248) 737-0300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

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 (Section 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 þ No o

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

Large accelerated filer     o                             Accelerated filer         o

Non-accelerated filer    þ                            Smaller reporting company     o

Emerging growth company    þ

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes o No þ

As of August 8, 2018, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, no par value, was 7,749,116 shares.



Level One Bancorp, Inc.
Table of Contents
 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
LEVEL ONE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Assets
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
34,767

 
$
63,661

Securities available-for-sale
 
196,047

 
150,969

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
8,303

 
8,303

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value
 
3,991

 
4,548

Loans:
 
 

 
 

Originated loans
 
946,724

 
920,895

Acquired loans
 
99,065

 
114,028

Total loans
 
1,045,789

 
1,034,923

Less: Allowance for loan losses
 
(11,465
)
 
(11,713
)
Net loans
 
1,034,324

 
1,023,210

Premises and equipment
 
13,144

 
13,435

Goodwill
 
9,387

 
9,387

Other intangible assets, net
 
557

 
667

Bank-owned life insurance
 
11,703

 
11,542

Income tax benefit
 
2,510

 
3,102

Other assets
 
8,180

 
12,467

Total assets
 
$
1,322,913

 
$
1,301,291

Liabilities
 
 

 
 

Deposits:
 
 

 
 

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
$
320,213

 
$
324,923

Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
57,060

 
62,644

Money market and savings deposits
 
247,542

 
289,363

Time deposits
 
440,401

 
443,452

Total deposits
 
1,065,216

 
1,120,382

Borrowings
 
86,594

 
47,833

Subordinated notes
 
14,867

 
14,844

Other liabilities
 
12,791

 
10,272

Total liabilities
 
1,179,468

 
1,193,331

Shareholders' equity
 
 

 
 

Common stock:
 
 

 
 

Authorized—20,000,000 shares at 6/30/2018 and 12/31/2017
 
 

 
 

Issued and outstanding—7,748,641 shares at 6/30/2018 and 6,435,461 shares at 12/31/2017
 
90,201

 
59,511

Retained earnings
 
56,383

 
49,232

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
(3,139
)
 
(783
)
Total shareholders' equity
 
143,445

 
107,960

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
1,322,913

 
$
1,301,291

   
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.


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LEVEL ONE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Interest income
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Originated loans, including fees
 
$
11,833

 
$
9,739

 
$
23,011

 
$
19,093

Acquired loans, including fees
 
2,293

 
3,438

 
4,719

 
6,831

Securities:
 
 

 
 

 


 


Taxable
 
667

 
402

 
1,241

 
816

Tax-exempt
 
380

 
210

 
731

 
381

Federal funds sold and other
 
207

 
245

 
452

 
360

Total interest income
 
15,380

 
14,034

 
30,154

 
27,481

Interest Expense
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits
 
2,487

 
1,451

 
4,665

 
2,728

Borrowed funds
 
225

 
224

 
444

 
400

Subordinated notes
 
253

 
253

 
503

 
503

Total interest expense
 
2,965

 
1,928

 
5,612

 
3,631

Net interest income
 
12,415

 
12,106

 
24,542

 
23,850

Provision expense (benefit) for loan losses
 
(710
)
 
68

 
(156
)
 
266

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 
13,125

 
12,038

 
24,698

 
23,584

Noninterest income
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Service charges on deposits
 
618

 
718

 
1,260

 
1,298

Net gain on sales of securities
 

 
58

 

 
58

Net gain on sale of residential mortgage loans
 
404

 
413

 
640

 
712

Net gain on sale of commercial loans
 
11

 

 
11

 
146

Other charges and fees
 
419

 
595

 
913

 
950

Total noninterest income
 
1,452

 
1,784

 
2,824

 
3,164

Noninterest expense
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Salary and employee benefits
 
6,169

 
5,319

 
12,125

 
10,590

Occupancy and equipment expense
 
1,074

 
1,012

 
2,120

 
2,024

Professional service fees
 
471

 
540

 
737

 
1,080

Marketing expense
 
291

 
232

 
433

 
479

Printing and supplies expense
 
112

 
121

 
216

 
234

Data processing expense
 
511

 
479

 
947

 
892

Other expense
 
1,077

 
1,148

 
2,262

 
2,229

Total noninterest expense
 
9,705

 
8,851

 
18,840

 
17,528

Income before income taxes
 
4,872

 
4,971

 
8,682

 
9,220

Income tax provision
 
860

 
1,650

 
1,502

 
3,147

Net income
 
$
4,012

 
$
3,321

 
$
7,180

 
$
6,073

Earnings per common share:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
 
$
0.54

 
$
0.52

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.95

Diluted
 
$
0.53

 
$
0.50

 
$
1.00

 
$
0.92

Average common shares outstanding—basic
 
7,456

 
6,391

 
7,050

 
6,380

Average common shares outstanding—diluted
 
7,613

 
6,606

 
7,211

 
6,597

Cash dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.03

 
$

 
$
0.06

 
$

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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LEVEL ONE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net income
 
$
4,012

 
$
3,321

 
$
7,180

 
$
6,073

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale arising during the period
 
(264
)
 
1,649

 
(2,769
)
 
1,770

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in income
 

 
(58
)
 

 
(58
)
Tax effect(1)
 
56

 
(557
)
 
581

 
(599
)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale, net of tax
 
(208
)
 
1,034

 
(2,188
)
 
1,113

Total comprehensive income, net of tax
 
$
3,804

 
$
4,355

 
$
4,992

 
$
7,186

__________________________________________________________________________ 
(1) Includes $20 thousand of tax expense related to reclassification for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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LEVEL ONE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollar in thousands)
 
Common Stock
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
Balance at December 31, 2016
 
$
58,306

 
$
39,391

 
$
(1,126
)
 
$
96,571

Net income
 

 
6,073

 

 
6,073

Other comprehensive income
 

 

 
1,113

 
1,113

Exercise of stock options (7,200 shares), including tax benefit
 
151

 

 

 
151

Stock-based compensation expense
 
298

 

 

 
298

Balance at June 30, 2017
 
$
58,755

 
$
45,464

 
$
(13
)
 
$
104,206

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
59,511

 
$
49,232

 
$
(783
)
 
$
107,960

Net income
 

 
7,180

 

 
7,180

Other comprehensive loss
 

 

 
(2,188
)
 
(2,188
)
Reclass of tax reform adjustments due to early adoption of ASU 2018-02
 

 
168

 
(168
)
 

Initial public offering of 1,150,765 shares of common stock, net of issuance costs
 
29,030

 

 

 
29,030

Dividend payment of $0.03 share
 

 
(197
)
 

 
(197
)
Exercise of stock options (125,394 shares)
 
1,257

 

 

 
1,257

Stock-based compensation expense
 
403

 

 

 
403

Balance at June 30, 2018
 
$
90,201

 
$
56,383

 
$
(3,139
)
 
$
143,445

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.


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LEVEL ONE BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 

 
 

Net income
 
$
7,180

 
$
6,073

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation of fixed assets
 
663

 
697

Amortization of core deposit intangibles
 
110

 
117

Stock-based compensation expense
 
403

 
298

Provision expense (benefit) for loan losses
 
(156
)
 
266

Net securities premium amortization
 
634

 
330

Net gain on sales of securities
 

 
(58
)
Originations of loans held for sale
 
(24,151
)
 
(27,756
)
Proceeds from sales of loans originated for sale
 
25,055

 
34,908

Net gain on sales of loans
 
(651
)
 
(858
)
Accretion on acquired purchase credit impaired loans
 
(1,909
)
 
(3,177
)
Gain on sale of other real estate owned
 
(48
)
 
(180
)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
 
(161
)
 
(162
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
 
23

 
29

Net decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets
 
4,816

 
1,442

Net increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
 
2,519

 
3,752

Deferred income tax benefit (expense)
 
11

 
(448
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
14,338

 
15,273

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 

 
 

Net (increase)/decrease in loans
 
(8,745
)
 
20,133

Principal payments on securities available-for-sale
 
4,295

 
4,532

Purchases of securities available-for-sale
 
(52,776
)
 
(23,127
)
Purchases of FHLB Stock
 

 
(2,475
)
Additions to premises and equipment
 
(391
)
 
(531
)
Proceeds from:
 
 

 
 

Sale of securities available-for-sale
 

 
4,987

Sale of other real estate owned
 
700

 
479

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
(56,917
)
 
3,998

Cash flows from financing activities
 
 

 
 

Net increase/(decrease) in deposits
 
(55,166
)
 
65,546

Change in short-term borrowings
 
38,795

 
13,866

Repayment of long-term debt
 
(34
)
 
(14,506
)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock related to initial public offering
 
29,030

 

Proceeds from exercised stock options
 
1,257

 
151

Common stock dividend of $0.03 share
 
(197
)
 

Net cash provided by financing activities
 
13,685

 
65,057

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(28,894
)
 
84,328

Beginning cash and cash equivalents
 
63,661

 
19,116

Ending cash and cash equivalents
 
$
34,767

 
$
103,444

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 

 
 

Interest paid
 
$
5,726

 
$
3,593

Income taxes paid
 
100

 
1,645

Transfer of loans held for sale to loans held for investment
 
304

 

Transfer from premises and equipment to other assets
 
20

 
1,794

Transfer from loans to other real estate owned
 

 
268

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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LEVEL ONE BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2018
NOTE 1—BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization and Nature of Operations:
Level One Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") was organized to become a bank holding company to establish and operate a new bank, Level One Bank (the "Bank") in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The organization process began in June 2006 and the Company was incorporated on July 17, 2006 under Michigan law. The Bank began operations on October 5, 2007.
The Bank is a Michigan banking corporation with depository accounts insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). The Bank provides a wide range of business and consumer financial services in the greater Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, Birmingham, Ferndale, Sterling Heights, Bloomfield Township, Detroit and Grand Rapids areas. Its primary deposit products are checking, interest-bearing demand, money market and savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential real estate, and consumer loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets, and commercial and residential real estate. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. Other financial instruments, which potentially represent concentrations of credit risk, include federal funds sold.
On July 9, 2017, the Company formed a new subsidiary, Hamilton Court Insurance Company ("Hamilton Court"), which is a wholly owned insurance subsidiary of the Company that provides property and casualty insurance coverage to the Company and the Bank, and reinsurance to ten other third party insurance captives for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible in the insurance marketplace. The Hamilton Court insurance subsidiary was designed to insure the risks of the Company and the Bank by providing additional insurance coverage for deductibles, excess limits and uninsured exposures. Hamilton Court is domiciled in Nevada.
On April 24, 2018, the Company sold 1,150,765 shares of common stock in its initial public offering, including 180,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares. The aggregate offering price for the shares sold by the Company was $32.2 million, and after deducting $2.1 million of underwriting discounts and $1.1 million of offering expenses paid to third parties, the Company received total net proceeds of $29.0 million from the initial public offering. In addition, certain selling shareholders participated in the offering and sold an aggregate of 229,235 shares of our common stock at an aggregate offering price of $6.4 million. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sales of shares by the selling shareholders.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation:
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and conform to practices within the banking industry and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These interim unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, included in our registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, filed with the SEC on April 12, 2018 and declared effective on April 19, 2018.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, the Bank and Hamilton Court, after elimination of significant intercompany transactions and accounts.
Use of Estimates:
To prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, therefore future results could differ. Estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change include the determination of the allowance for loan losses, expected cash flows from acquired loans, fair value amounts related to business combinations, income taxes, goodwill impairment and those assets and liabilities that require fair value measurement.

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Emerging Growth Company Status:
We are an "emerging growth company," as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the JOBS Act). Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period when complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of this extended transition period, which means these financial statements, as well as financial statements we file in the future for as long as we remain an emerging growth company, will be subject to all new or revised accounting standards generally applicable to private companies.
Recent Accounting Standards:
Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which provides a framework for revenue recognition that replaces the existing industry and transaction specific requirements under the existing standards. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to apply a five-step model to determine when to recognize revenue and at what amount. The model specifies that revenue should be recognized when (or as) an entity transfers control of goods or services to a customer at the amount in which the entity expects to be entitled. Depending on whether certain criteria are met, revenue should be recognized either over time, in a manner that depicts the entity's performance, or at a point in time, when control of the goods or services are transferred to the customer.
The amendments of ASU 2014-09 may be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application. The guidance will be effective for the Company for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company plans to adopt these amendments within the time frames stated above.
The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements. Based on this evaluation to date, management has determined that the majority of the revenues earned by the Company are not within the scope of ASU 2014-09, and that a few of the revenue streams that have been identified as being in scope would include service charges and interchange fees. Management will continue to evaluate the impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements, focusing on noninterest income sources within the scope of ASU 2014-09 as well as new disclosures required by these amendments; however, the adoption of ASU 2014-09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements but is expected to result in additional disclosures.
Financial Instruments
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities," to improve the accounting for financial instruments. This ASU requires equity investments with readily determinable fair values to be measured at fair value with changes recognized in net income regardless of classification. For equity investments without a readily determinable fair value, the value of the investment would be measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer instead of fair value, unless a qualitative assessment indicates impairment. Additionally, this ASU requires the 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, as well as the required use of exit pricing when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. The guidance will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and is to be applied prospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Management is in the planning stages of developing processes and procedures to comply with the disclosures requirements of this ASU, which could impact the disclosures the Company makes related to fair value of its financial instruments. The Company is planning to adopt this new guidance within the time frames stated above.
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," to improve transparency and comparability across entities regarding leasing arrangements. This ASU requires the recognition of a separate lease liability representing the required discounted lease payments over the lease term and a separate lease asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the same lease term. Additionally, this ASU provides clarification regarding the identification of certain

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components of contracts that would represent a lease as well as requires additional disclosures to the notes of the financial statements.
The guidance will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and is to be applied under a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements. Additionally, the Company does not expect to significantly change operating lease agreements prior to adoption. The Company is planning to adopt this new guidance within the time frames stated above.
Allowance for Credit Losses
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," to replace the current incurred loss methodology for recognizing credit losses, which delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred, with a methodology that reflects an estimate of all expected credit losses and considers additional reasonable and supportable forecasted information when determining credit loss estimates. This impacts the calculation of the allowance for credit losses for all financial assets measured under the amortized cost basis, including PCI loans at the time of and subsequent to acquisition. Additionally, credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities would be recorded through the allowance for credit losses and not as a direct adjustment to the amortized cost of the securities. The guidance will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods after that fiscal year, and is to be applied under a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements as well as the impact on current systems and processes. At this time, the Company is reviewing potential methodologies for estimating expected credit losses using reasonable and supportable forecast information as well as has identified certain data and system requirements. Once adopted, we expect our allowance for loan losses to increase through a one-time adjustment to retained earnings; however, until our evaluation is complete, the estimated increase in allowance will be unknown. The Company is planning to adopt this new guidance within the time frames stated above.
Investment Securities
The Company elected to early adopt ASU No. 2017-08, "Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities ("ASU 2017-08")" during the first quarter of 2017. The guidance in ASU 2017-08 shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities that are held at a premium to the earliest call date. Debt securities held at a discount will continue to be amortized as a yield adjustment over the life of the instrument. The early adoption of ASU 2017-08 in the first quarter of 2017 did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
Income Taxes - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, "Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)," which allows an entity to elect a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA"). The amount of that reclassification should include the effect of changes of tax rate on the deferred tax amount, any related valuation allowance and other income tax effects on the items in AOCI. In addition, the ASU requires that an entity state if an election to reclassify the tax effects to retained earnings is made, along with a description of other income tax effects that are reclassified from AOCI. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted the ASU and reclassified $168 thousand from retained earnings to AOCI during the first quarter of 2018.
In May 2018, the FASB issued an update to ASU No. 2018-05, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118," regarding the accounting implications of the recently issued TCJA. The update clarifies that in a company's financial statements that include the reporting period in which the TCJA was enacted, a company must first reflect the income tax effects of the TCJA in which the accounting under GAAP is complete. These amounts would not be provisional amounts. The Company would also report provisional amounts for those specific income tax effects for which the accounting under GAAP will be incomplete but for which a reasonable estimate can be determined. This accounting update is effective immediately. The Company believes its accounting for the income tax effects of the TCJA is complete. Technical corrections or other forthcoming guidance could change how we interpret provisions of the TCJA, which may impact our effective tax rate and could affect our deferred tax assets, tax positions and/or our tax liabilities.


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NOTE 2—SECURITIES
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the available-for-sale securities portfolio at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 U.S. government sponsored entities & agencies
 
$
2,398

 
$

 
$
(43
)
 
$
2,355

State and political subdivision
 
67,753

 
382

 
(956
)
 
67,179

Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 
10,626

 
4

 
(471
)
 
10,159

Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 
12,728

 

 
(398
)
 
12,330

Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential              
 
21,023

 
138

 
(407
)
 
20,754

Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial              
 
30,721

 
4

 
(844
)
 
29,881

US Treasury
 
24,254

 

 
(1,164
)
 
23,090

SBA
 
17,077

 

 
(122
)
 
16,955

Asset backed securities
 
3,868

 

 
(2
)
 
3,866

Corporate Bonds
 
9,573

 

 
(95
)
 
9,478

Total available-for-sale
 
$
200,021

 
$
528

 
$
(4,502
)
 
$
196,047

December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

State and political subdivision
 
$
52,951

 
$
602

 
$
(329
)
 
$
53,224

Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 
8,689

 
3

 
(261
)
 
8,431

Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 
9,879

 
12

 
(72
)
 
9,819

Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential              
 
19,304

 
125

 
(208
)
 
19,221

Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial              
 
20,879

 
11

 
(333
)
 
20,557

US Treasury
 
24,283

 

 
(710
)
 
23,573

SBA
 
12,644

 
10

 
(38
)
 
12,616

Corporate Bonds
 
3,545

 

 
(17
)
 
3,528

Total available-for-sale
 
$
152,174

 
$
763

 
$
(1,968
)
 
$
150,969

The proceeds from sales of securities and the associated gains and losses for the periods below are as follows:
 
 
For the three and six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
Proceeds
 
$

 
$
4,987

Gross gains
 

 
58

The amortized cost and fair value of securities are shown in the table below by contractual maturity. Actual timing may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Additionally, residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations receive monthly principal payments, which are not reflected below.
 
 
June 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Within one year
 
$
1,220

 
$
1,216

One to five years
 
53,564

 
52,009

Five to ten years
 
34,652

 
33,938

Beyond ten years
 
110,585

 
108,884

Total
 
$
200,021

 
$
196,047


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Securities pledged at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 had a carrying amount of $41.9 million and $36.5 million, respectively, and were pledged to secure Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances, Federal Reserve Bank line of credit, repurchase agreements and deposits.
As of June 30, 2018, the Bank held 48 tax-exempt state and local municipal securities totaling $33.3 million backed by the Michigan School Bond Loan Fund. Other than the aforementioned investments, at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders' equity.
The following table summarizes securities with unrealized losses at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 aggregated by security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position:
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
Losses
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Available-for-sale
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government sponsored entities & agencies
 
$
2,355

 
$
(43
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,355

 
$
(43
)
State and political subdivision
 
33,106

 
(577
)
 
8,353

 
(379
)
 
41,459

 
(956
)
Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 
2,760

 
(22
)
 
7,206

 
(449
)
 
9,966

 
(471
)
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 
10,091

 
(307
)
 
2,239

 
(91
)
 
12,330

 
(398
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
 
6,996

 
(137
)
 
6,289

 
(270
)
 
13,285

 
(407
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
 
22,441

 
(769
)
 
2,365

 
(75
)
 
24,806

 
(844
)
US Treasury
 
3,860

 
(106
)
 
19,230

 
(1,058
)
 
23,090

 
(1,164
)
SBA
 
15,908

 
(94
)
 
1,047

 
(28
)
 
16,955

 
(122
)
Asset backed securities
 
1,938

 
(2
)
 

 

 
1,938

 
(2
)
Corporate Bonds
 
6,903

 
(95
)
 
510

 

 
7,413

 
(95
)
Total available-for-sale
 
$
106,358

 
$
(2,152
)
 
$
47,239

 
$
(2,350
)
 
$
153,597

 
$
(4,502
)
December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Available-for-sale
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

State and political subdivision
 
$
17,285

 
$
(127
)
 
$
6,002

 
$
(202
)
 
$
23,287

 
$
(329
)
Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 
1,966

 
(33
)
 
6,226

 
(228
)
 
8,192

 
(261
)
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 
5,874

 
(31
)
 
1,867

 
(41
)
 
7,741

 
(72
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
 
4,609

 
(40
)
 
7,828

 
(168
)
 
12,437

 
(208
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
 
15,717

 
(294
)
 
2,813

 
(39
)
 
18,530

 
(333
)
US Treasury
 
3,937

 
(27
)
 
19,637

 
(683
)
 
23,574

 
(710
)
SBA
 
8,516

 
(25
)
 
367

 
(13
)
 
8,883

 
(38
)
Corporate Bonds
 
3,528

 
(17
)
 

 

 
3,528

 
(17
)
Total available-for-sale
 
$
61,432

 
$
(594
)
 
$
44,740

 
$
(1,374
)
 
$
106,172

 
$
(1,968
)
As of June 30, 2018, the Company's investment portfolio consisted of 258 securities, 182 of which were in an unrealized loss position. The unrealized losses for these securities resulted primarily from changes in interest rates. The Company expects full recovery of the carrying amount of these securities and does not intend to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position nor does it believe it will be required to sell securities in an unrealized loss position before the value is recovered. The Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2018.

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NOTE 3—LOANS
The following table presents the recorded investment in loans at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The recorded investment in loans excludes accrued interest receivable.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Originated
 
Acquired
 
Total
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
463,350

 
$
70,606

 
$
533,956

Commercial and industrial
 
352,718

 
10,521

 
363,239

Residential real estate
 
129,908

 
17,855

 
147,763

Consumer
 
748

 
83

 
831

Total
 
$
946,724

 
$
99,065

 
$
1,045,789

December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
431,872

 
$
79,890

 
$
511,762

Commercial and industrial
 
365,679

 
12,007

 
377,686

Residential real estate
 
122,551

 
21,888

 
144,439

Consumer
 
793

 
243

 
1,036

Total
 
$
920,895

 
$
114,028

 
$
1,034,923

Information as to nonperforming assets was as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Nonaccrual loans:
 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
2,557

 
$
2,257

Commercial and industrial
 
5,983

 
9,024

Residential real estate
 
2,737

 
2,767

Total nonaccrual loans
 
11,277

 
14,048

Other real estate owned
 

 
652

Total nonperforming assets
 
$
11,277

 
$
14,700

Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing
 
$
259

 
$
440

At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, all of the loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing were PCI loans.
Loan delinquency as of the dates presented below was as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Current
 
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
 
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
 
90+ Days
Past Due
 
Total
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
532,658

 
$
1,298

 
$

 
$

 
$
533,956

Commercial and industrial
 
362,573

 
498

 
1

 
167

 
363,239

Residential real estate
 
143,942

 
2,239

 
203

 
1,379

 
147,763

Consumer
 
788

 
43

 

 

 
831

Total
 
$
1,039,961

 
$
4,078

 
$
204

 
$
1,546

 
$
1,045,789

December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
507,250

 
$
3,066

 
$
1,412

 
$
34

 
$
511,762

Commercial and industrial
 
373,829

 
1,397

 
2,455

 
5

 
377,686

Residential real estate
 
138,613

 
3,808

 
1,258

 
760

 
144,439

Consumer
 
985

 
51

 

 

 
1,036

Total
 
$
1,020,677

 
$
8,322

 
$
5,125

 
$
799

 
$
1,034,923


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Impaired Loans
Information as to impaired loans, excluding purchased credit impaired loans, is as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Nonaccrual loans
 
$
11,277

 
$
14,048

Performing troubled debt restructurings:
 
 

 
 
Commercial real estate
 
1,517

 

Commercial and industrial
 
578

 
961

Residential real estate
 
364

 
261

Total performing troubled debt restructurings
 
2,459

 
1,222

Total impaired loans, excluding purchase credit impaired loans
 
$
13,736

 
$
15,270

Troubled Debt Restructurings
The Company assesses loan modifications to determine whether a modification constitutes a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). This applies to all loan modifications except for modifications to loans accounted for in pools under ASC 310-30, which are not subject to TDR accounting/classification. For loans excluded from ASC 310-30 accounting, a modification is considered a TDR when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and the Company grants a concession to the borrower. For loans accounted for individually under ASC 310-30, a modification is considered a TDR when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and the effective yield after the modification is less than the effective yield at the time the loan was acquired or less than the effective yield of any re-estimation of cash flows subsequent to acquisition in association with consideration of qualitative factors included within ASC 310-40. All TDRs are considered impaired loans. The nature and extent of impairment of TDRs, including those which have experienced a subsequent default, is considered in the determination of an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses.
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had a recorded investment in troubled debt restructurings of $10.8 million and $7.6 million, respectively. The Company has allocated a specific reserve of $988 thousand for those loans at June 30, 2018 and a specific reserve of $975 thousand for those loans at December 31, 2017. The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts to borrowers whose loans have been modified. As of June 30, 2018, there were $8.3 million of nonperforming TDRs and $2.5 million of performing TDRs included in impaired loans. As of December 31, 2017, there were $6.4 million of nonperforming TDRs and $1.2 million of performing TDRs included in impaired loans.
All TDRs are considered impaired loans in the calendar year of their restructuring. A loan that has been modified will return to performing status if it satisfies a six-month performance requirement; however, it will continue to be reported as a TDR and considered impaired.
The following table presents the recorded investment of loans modified as TDRs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and six months ended June 30, 2017, by type of concession granted. There were no loans modified as TDRs during the three months ended June 30, 2017. In cases where more than one type of concession was granted, the loans were categorized based on the most significant concession.

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Concession type
 
 
 
 
 
Financial effects of
modification
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Principal
deferral
 
Interest
rate
 
Forbearance
agreement
 
Total
number of
loans
 
Total
recorded
investment
 
Net
charge-offs
 
Provision
for loan
losses
For the three months ended June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$

 
$

 
$
691

 
1

 
$
691

 
$
101

 
$

Commercial and industrial
 
138

 

 
93

 
2

 
231

 

 

Residential real estate
 

 

 
110

 
2

 
110

 

 
5

Total
 
$
138

 
$

 
$
894

 
5

 
$
1,032

 
$
101

 
$
5

For the six months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,793

 
4

 
$
2,793

 
$
101

 
$

Commercial and industrial
 
138

 

 
1,004

 
3

 
1,142

 

 

Residential real estate
 

 

 
110

 
2

 
110

 

 
5

Total
 
$
138

 
$

 
$
3,907

 
9

 
$
4,045

 
$
101

 
$
5

For the six months ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
 
$

 
$
366

 
$

 
2

 
$
366

 
$

 
$

Total
 
$

 
$
366

 
$

 
2

 
$
366

 
$

 
$

On an ongoing basis, the Company monitors the performance of TDRs to their modified terms. The following tables present the number of loans modified in TDRs during the previous 12 months for which there was payment default during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017, including the recorded investment as of each period end. A payment on a TDR is considered to be in default once it is greater than 30 days past due.
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Total number of
loans
 
Total recorded
investment
 
Charged off following a
subsequent default
 
Total number of
loans
 
Total recorded
investment
 
Charged off following a
subsequent default
Commercial real estate
 

 
$

 
$

 
1

 
$
1,149

 
$
11

Total
 

 
$

 
$

 
1

 
$
1,149

 
$
11

 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2017
 
Six months ended June 30, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Total number of
loans
 
Total recorded
investment
 
Charged off following a
subsequent default
 
Total number of
loans
 
Total recorded
investment
 
Charged off following a
subsequent default
Commercial real estate
 
2

 
$
287

 
$
2

 
2

 
$
287

 
$
2

Commercial and industrial
 

 

 

 
1

 
882

 

Residential real estate
 

 

 

 
1

 
301

 

Total
 
2

 
$
287

 
$
2

 
4

 
$
1,470

 
$
2

Credit Quality Indicators:
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans. This analysis is performed on an annual basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Pass.    Higher quality loans that do not fit any of the other categories described below. This category includes loans risk rated with the following ratings: cash/stock secured, excellent credit risk, superior credit risk, good credit risk, satisfactory credit risk, and marginal credit risk.

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Special Mention.    Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.
Substandard.    Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful.    Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans was as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
519,536

 
$
6,223

 
$
7,455

 
$
742

 
$
533,956

Commercial and industrial
 
346,989

 
7,332

 
8,918

 

 
363,239

Total
 
$
866,525

 
$
13,555

 
$
16,373

 
$
742

 
$
897,195

December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
492,731

 
$
10,664

 
$
8,323

 
$
44

 
$
511,762

Commercial and industrial
 
361,740

 
5,945

 
9,963

 
38

 
377,686

Total
 
$
854,471

 
$
16,609

 
$
18,286

 
$
82

 
$
889,448

For residential real estate loans and consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan and by payment activity. Residential real estate loans and consumer loans are considered nonperforming if 90 days or more past due. Consumer loan types are continuously monitored for changes in delinquency trends and other asset quality indicators.
The following presents residential real estate and consumer loans by credit quality:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Performing
 
Nonperforming
 
Total
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential real estate
 
$
145,026

 
$
2,737

 
$
147,763

Consumer
 
831

 

 
831

Total
 
$
145,857

 
$
2,737

 
$
148,594

December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential real estate
 
$
141,672

 
$
2,767

 
$
144,439

Consumer
 
1,036

 

 
1,036

Total
 
$
142,708

 
$
2,767

 
$
145,475

Purchased Credit Impaired Loans:
As part of the Company's previous four acquisitions, the Company acquired purchase credit impaired ("PCI") loans for which there was evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination and we determined that it was probable that the Company would be unable to collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. The total balance of all PCI loans from these acquisitions was as follows:

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(Dollars in thousand)
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Recorded Investment
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
10,038

 
$
5,863

Commercial and industrial
 
617

 
119

Residential real estate
 
5,208

 
3,530

Total PCI loans
 
$
15,863

 
$
9,512

December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
10,084

 
$
5,771

Commercial and industrial
 
808

 
417

Residential real estate
 
4,068

 
3,558

Total PCI loans
 
$
14,960

 
$
9,746

The following table reflects the activity in the accretable yield of PCI loans from past acquisitions, which includes total expected cash flows, including interest, in excess of the recorded investment.
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
13,534

 
$
18,237

 
$
14,452

 
$
19,893

Accretion of income
 
(991
)
 
(1,510
)
 
(1,909
)
 
(3,177
)
Adjustments to accretable yield
 
(159
)
 
123

 
(159
)
 
134

Other activity, net
 
6

 

 
6

 

Balance at end of period
 
$
12,390

 
$
16,850

 
$
12,390

 
$
16,850

"Accretion of income" represents the income earned on these loans for the year. "Adjustments to accretable yield" represents the net amount of accretable yield added or removed as a result of the semi-annual re-estimation of expected cash flows.
For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and year ended December 31, 2017, respectively, allowance for loans losses on PCI loans decreased by $96 thousand and increased by $234 thousand.

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NOTE 4—ALLOWANCE
An allowance for loan losses is maintained to absorb losses from the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is based on management's continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of nonperforming loans.
The Company established an allowance for loan losses associated with PCI loans (accounted for under ASC 310-30) based on credit deterioration subsequent to the acquisition date. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had six PCI loan pools and 12 non-pooled PCI loans. The Company re-estimates cash flows expected to be collected for purchased credit impaired loans on a semi-annual basis, with any decline in expected cash flows recorded as provision for loan losses on a discounted basis during the period. For any increases in cash flows expected to be collected, the Company adjusts the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the loan's remaining life.
For loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30, the Company individually evaluates certain impaired loans on a quarterly basis and establishes specific allowances for such loans, if required. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that interest or principal payments will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Consistent with this definition, all loans for which the accrual of interest has been discontinued (nonaccrual loans) and all TDRs are considered impaired. The Company individually evaluates nonaccrual loans with book balances of $250 thousand or more, all loans whose terms have been modified in a TDR, and certain other loans. The threshold for individual evaluation is revised on an infrequent basis, generally when economic circumstances change significantly. Specific allowances for impaired loans are estimated using one of several methods, including the estimated fair value of underlying collateral, observable market value of similar debt or discounted expected future cash flows. All other impaired loans are individually evaluated by identifying its risk characteristics and applying the standard reserve factor for the corresponding loan pool.
Loans which do not meet the criteria to be individually evaluated are evaluated in pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. Business loans are assigned to pools based on the Company's internal risk rating system. Internal risk ratings are assigned to each business loan at the time of approval and are subjected to subsequent periodic reviews by the Company's senior management, generally at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of a circumstance that affects the credit risk of the loan. For business loans not individually evaluated, losses inherent to the pool are estimated by applying standard reserve factors to outstanding principal balances.
The allowance for loans not individually evaluated is determined by applying estimated loss rates to various pools of loans within the portfolios with similar risk characteristics. Estimated loss rates for all pools are updated quarterly, incorporating quantitative and qualitative factors such as recent charge-off experience, current economic conditions and trends, changes in collateral values of properties securing loans (using index-based estimates), and trends with respect to past due and nonaccrual amounts.
Loans acquired in business combinations are initially recorded at fair value, which includes an estimate of credit losses expected to be realized over the remaining lives of the loans, and therefore no corresponding allowance for loan losses is recorded for these loans at acquisition. Methods utilized to estimate any subsequently required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans not deemed credit-impaired at acquisition are similar to originated loans; however, the estimate of loss is based on the unpaid principal balance less any remaining purchase discount.











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Information as to loans individually evaluated for impairment, including impaired PCI loans, is as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Recorded with
no related
allowance
 
Recorded
with related
allowance
 
Total
recorded
investment
 
Contractual
principal
balance
 
Related
allowance
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated impaired loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
4,039

 
$
5,506

 
$
9,545

 
$
14,081

 
$
828

Commercial and industrial
 
2,930

 
3,597

 
6,527

 
7,425

 
1,026

Residential real estate
 
1,973

 
3,390

 
5,363

 
7,163

 
154

Total
 
$
8,942

 
$
12,493

 
$
21,435

 
$
28,669

 
$
2,008

December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated impaired loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
2,222

 
$
5,339

 
$
7,561

 
$
13,536

 
$
876

Commercial and industrial
 
5,238

 
5,059

 
10,297

 
11,677

 
1,549

Residential real estate
 
1,696

 
3,132

 
4,828

 
6,502

 
154

Total
 
$
9,156

 
$
13,530

 
$
22,686

 
$
31,715

 
$
2,579

 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Cash Basis
Interest
Recognized
For the three months ended June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated impaired loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
9,571

 
$
434

 
$

Commercial and industrial
 
6,829

 
23

 
112

Residential real estate
 
5,375

 
93

 

Total
 
$
21,775

 
$
550

 
$
112

For the six months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated impaired loans:
 
 
 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
9,650

 
$
846

 
$

Commercial and industrial
 
9,335

 
48

 
112

Residential real estate
 
5,309

 
181

 

Total
 
$
24,294

 
$
1,075

 
$
112

For the three months ended June 30, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated impaired loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
6,011

 
$
430

 
$

Commercial and industrial
 
13,824

 
59

 

Residential real estate
 
4,472

 
77

 

Total
 
$
24,307

 
$
566

 
$

For the six months ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
6,009

 
$
915

 
$

Commercial and industrial
 
14,365

 
121

 

Residential real estate
 
4,590

 
156

 

Total
 
$
24,964

 
$
1,192

 
$




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Activity in the allowance for loan losses and the allocation of the allowance for loans were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
and Industrial
 
Residential
Real Estate
 
Consumer
 
Total
For the three months ended June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Allowance for loan losses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Beginning Balance
 
$
5,076

 
$
5,458

 
$
967

 
$
5

 
$
11,506

Provision for loan losses
 
85

 
(799
)
 
(4
)
 
8

 
(710
)
Gross chargeoffs
 
(101
)
 
(5
)
 

 
(8
)
 
(114
)
Recoveries
 

 
769

 
14

 

 
783

Net (chargeoffs) recoveries
 
(101
)
 
764

 
14

 
(8
)
 
669

Ending Allowance for loan losses
 
$
5,060

 
$
5,423

 
$
977

 
$
5

 
$
11,465

For the six months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance
 
$
4,852

 
$
5,903

 
$
950

 
$
8

 
$
11,713

Provision for loan losses
 
318

 
(528
)
 
42

 
12

 
(156
)
Gross chargeoffs
 
(112
)
 
(758
)
 
(47
)
 
(15
)
 
(932
)
Recoveries
 
2

 
806

 
32

 

 
840

Net (chargeoffs) recoveries
 
(110
)
 
48

 
(15
)
 
(15
)
 
(92
)
Ending Allowance for loan losses
 
$
5,060

 
$
5,423

 
$
977

 
$
5

 
$
11,465

June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Allowance for loan losses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$

 
$
1,001

 
$
22

 
$

 
$
1,023

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
4,232

 
4,397

 
823

 
5

 
9,457

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
 
828

 
25

 
132

 

 
985

Ending Allowance for loan losses
 
$
5,060

 
$
5,423

 
$
977

 
$
5

 
$
11,465

Balance of loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
4,039

 
$
6,408

 
$
2,160

 
$

 
$
12,607

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
524,054

 
356,712

 
142,073

 
831

 
1,023,670

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
 
5,863

 
119

 
3,530

 

 
9,512

Total loans
 
$
533,956

 
$
363,239

 
$
147,763

 
$
831

 
$
1,045,789



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(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
and Industrial
 
Residential
Real Estate
 
Consumer
 
Total
For the three months ended June 30, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Allowance for loan losses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Beginning Balance
 
$
4,677

 
$
5,547

 
$
1,012

 
$
3

 
$
11,239

Provision for loan losses
 
141

 
80

 
(154
)
 
1

 
68

Gross chargeoffs
 

 
(10
)
 
(69
)
 

 
(79
)
Recoveries
 
11

 
132

 
32

 
1

 
176

Net (chargeoffs) recoveries
 
11

 
122

 
(37
)
 
1

 
97

Ending Allowance for loan losses
 
$
4,829

 
$
5,749

 
$
821

 
$
5

 
$
11,404

For the six months ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance
 
$
4,124

 
$
5,932

 
$
1,030

 
$
3

 
$
11,089

Provision for loan losses
 
691

 
(244
)
 
(181
)
 

 
266

Gross chargeoffs
 

 
(101
)
 
(83
)
 

 
(184
)
Recoveries
 
14

 
162

 
55

 
2

 
233

Net (chargeoffs) recoveries
 
14

 
61

 
(28
)
 
2

 
49

Ending Allowance for loan losses
 
$
4,829

 
$
5,749

 
$
821

 
$
5

 
$
11,404

December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$

 
$
1,480

 
$
18

 
$

 
$
1,498

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
3,976

 
4,354

 
796

 
8

 
9,134

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
 
876

 
69

 
136

 

 
1,081

Ending Allowance for loan losses
 
$
4,852

 
$
5,903

 
$
950

 
$
8

 
$
11,713

Balance of loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,222

 
$
9,976

 
$
1,778

 
$

 
$
13,976

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
503,769

 
367,293

 
139,103

 
1,036

 
1,011,201

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
 
5,771

 
417

 
3,558

 

 
9,746

Total loans
 
$
511,762

 
$
377,686

 
$
144,439

 
$
1,036

 
$
1,034,923



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NOTE 5—PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment were as follows at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Land
 
$
2,197

 
$
2,197

Building
 
9,173

 
9,132

Leasehold improvements
 
1,656

 
1,655

Furniture, fixtures and equipment
 
5,887

 
5,614

Total premises and equipment
 
$
18,913

 
$
18,598

Less: Accumulated depreciation
 
5,769

 
5,163

Net premises and equipment
 
$
13,144

 
$
13,435

Depreciation expense was $331 thousand and $345 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $663 thousand and $697 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Most of the Company's branch facilities are rented under non-cancelable operating lease agreements. Total rent expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, was $253 thousand and $194 thousand respectively, and $505 thousand and $374 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

NOTE 6—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill:    The Company acquired two banks, Lotus Bank in March 2015 and Bank of Michigan in March 2016, which resulted in the recognition of $4.6 million and $4.8 million of goodwill, respectively. Goodwill was $9.4 million at both June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
Goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated at least annually for impairment. The Company's most recent annual goodwill impairment review performed as of September 30, 2017 did not indicate that an impairment of goodwill existed. The Company also determined that no triggering events have occurred that indicated impairment from the most recent valuation date through June 30, 2018 and that the Company's goodwill was not impaired at June 30, 2018.
There was no change in goodwill for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and year ended December 31, 2017.
Acquired Intangible Assets:    The Company has recorded core deposit intangibles ("CDIs") associated with each of its acquisitions. CDIs are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives.
The table below presents the Company's net carrying amount of CDIs:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Gross carrying amount
 
$
2,045

 
$
2,045

Accumulated amortization
 
(1,488
)
 
(1,378
)
Net Intangible
 
$
557

 
$
667

Aggregate amortization expense was $55 thousand and $59 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $110 thousand and $117 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


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NOTE 7 —BORROWINGS AND SUBORDINATED DEBT
The following table presents the components of our short-term borrowings and long-term debt.
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Rate(1)
 
Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Rate(1)
Short-term borrowings:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

FHLB line of credit
 
$
41

 
2.26
%
 
$

 
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
10,073

 
2.07

 
1,319

 
0.30

FHLB Advances
 
65,000

 
1.94

 
35,000

 
1.25

Total short-term borrowings
 
75,114

 
1.96

 
36,319

 
1.22

Long-term debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured borrowing due in 2022
 
1,480

 
1.00

 
1,514

 
1.00

FHLB advances due in 2022
 
10,000

 
1.75

 
10,000

 
1.75

Subordinated notes due in 2025(2)
 
14,867

 
6.38

 
14,844

 
6.38

Total long-term debt
 
26,347

 
4.32

 
26,358

 
4.31

Total short-term and long-term borrowings
 
$
101,461

 
2.57
%
 
$
62,677

 
2.52
%
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) Weighted average rate presented is the contractual rate which excludes premiums and discounts related to purchase accounting.
(2) The June 30, 2018 balance includes subordinated notes of $15.0 million and debt issuance costs of $133 thousand. The December 31, 2017 balance includes subordinated notes of $15.0 million and debt issuance costs of $156 thousand.
The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Indianapolis, which provides short- and long-term funding collateralized by mortgage-related assets to its members. FHLB short-term borrowings bear interest at variable rates based on LIBOR. The advances were secured by a blanket lien on $349.3 million of real estate-related loans as of June 30, 2018. Based on this collateral and the Company's holdings of FHLB stock, the Company was eligible to borrow up to an additional $109.5 million at June 30, 2018.
At June 30, 2018, the Company had $458 thousand of securities sold under agreements to repurchase with customers, which mature overnight. These borrowings were secured by securities with a fair value of $1.8 million at June 30, 2018. Additionally, at June 30, 2018, the Company had $9.6 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase with Bank of Montreal, which mature weekly, and were secured by securities with a fair value of $9.6 million.
The Company had a secured borrowing of $1.5 million as of June 30, 2018 relating to certain loan participations sold by the Company that did not qualify for sales treatment. The secured borrowing bears a fixed rate of 1.00% and matures on September 15, 2022.
As of June 30, 2018, the Company had outstanding $15.0 million of subordinated notes. The notes bear a fixed interest rate of 6.375% per annum, payable semiannually through December 15, 2020. The notes will bear a floating interest rate of three-month LIBOR plus 477 basis points payable quarterly after December 15, 2020 through maturity. The notes mature no later than December 15, 2025, and the Company has the option to redeem or prepay any or all of the subordinated notes without premium or penalty any time after December 15, 2020 or upon an occurrence of a Tier 2 capital event or tax event. The notes are subordinated to all other borrowings. At June 30, 2018, there was $133 thousand of debt issuance costs remaining, which are netted against the balance of the subordinated notes and recognized as expense over the expected term of the notes.







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Selected financial information pertaining to the components of our short-term borrowings is as follows:
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
FHLB Line of Credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Daily Balance
 
$
3,866

 
$

 
$
4,624

 
$
3,516

Weighted-average rate
 
2.13
%
 
%
 
1.95
%
 
0.90
%
Maximum month-end balance
 
$
29,827

 
$

 
$
29,827

 
$
38,781

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Average Daily Balance
 
$
2,121

 
$
599

 
$
1,662

 
$
856

Weighted-average rate
 
2.07
%
 
0.30
%
 
2.07
%
 
0.30
%
Maximum month-end balance
 
$
10,507

 
$
553

 
$
10,934

 
$
1,085

FHLB Advances
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Daily Balance
 
$
31,099

 
$
31,714

 
$
34,889

 
$
12,429

Weighted-average rate
 
1.29
%
 
0.97
%
 
1.41
%
 
0.82
%
Maximum month-end balance
 
$
65,000

 
$
80,000

 
$
65,000

 
$
120,000

NOTE 8—INCOME TAXES
The Company records its federal income tax expense using its estimate of the effective income tax rate expected for the full year and applies that rate on a year-to-date basis. The fluctuations in the Company’s effective federal income tax rate reflect changes related to interest income exempt from federal taxation and other nondeductible expenses relative to income tax credits.

A reconciliation of expected income tax expense using the federal statutory rate of 21% and 35% as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and actual income tax expense is as follows:

 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Income tax expense based on Federal statutory rate
 
$
1,023

 
$
1,740

 
$
1,823

 
$
3,227

Changes resulting from:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Tax-exempt income
 
97

 
106

 
185

 
187

Other, net
 
(260
)
 
(196
)
 
(506
)
 
(267
)
Income tax expense
 
$
860

 
$
1,650

 
$
1,502

 
$
3,147


NOTE 9—STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
2007 Stock Option Plan
On January 16, 2008, the shareholders of the Company approved the Level One Bancorp, Inc. 2007 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option Plan"). The Stock Option Plan was intended to promote equity ownership of the Company by (i) selected officers and employees of the Company and the Bank; (ii) directors of the Company and the Bank; and (iii) the organizers. Such ownership was intended to promote the proprietary interest of the individuals to whom stock options will be granted ("Optionees"), to attract and retain qualified officers, employees and directors, and to further align the interests of Optionees with the interests of the Company's shareholders.
The Company's Board of Directors had reserved (with consent of the Company's shareholders) 630,265 shares of common stock for issuance under the Stock Option Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company granted 30,000 stock options. No options were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

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The term of the options is ten years and options vest over three years, one-third each year. The Company will use authorized but unissued shares to satisfy share option exercises. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model.
Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company's common stock, which is not actively traded. The Company assumes all awards will vest. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The fair value of the stock options granted was determined using the following weighted-average assumptions as of grant date:
 
 
June 30, 2018
Risk Free Interest Rate
 
2.83%
Expected Term (years)
 
7.0
Expected Volatility
 
0.04%
Dividend Yield
 
—%
Weighted average fair value of options granted
 
$4.46
The employee stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2018 is summarized below:
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at 1/1/2018
 
484,147

 
$
13.96

 
4.70
 
$
6,399

Granted
 
30,000

 
24.80

 
 
 
 
Exercised
 
125,394

 
10.03

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
 
9,885

 
10.00

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at 6/30/2018
 
378,868

 
$
16.22

 
6.30
 
$
4,151

Exercisable at 6/30/2018
 
286,358

 
$
14.68

 
5.72
 
$
3,581

Share-based compensation expense charged against income was $48 thousand and $45 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and $90 thousand and $89 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
As of June 30, 2018, there was $170 thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.
2014 Equity Incentive Plan
Under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan ("2014 Plan"), the Company could grant restricted stock awards to its directors ("Plan A") and employees ("Plan B"). Restricted stock awards are participating shares that vest upon completion of future service requirements. If an individual awarded restricted stock awards terminates employment prior to the end of the vesting period, the unvested portion of the stock award is forfeited. The fair value of these awards is equal to the fair value of the stock as of the issuance date and determined by using an independent valuation. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense for these awards over the vesting period, using the straight-line method, based upon the number of shares of restricted stock ultimately expected to vest.
The Company had reserved 150,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2014 Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company granted 30,271 restricted stock awards under the 2014 Plan.
2018 Equity Incentive Plan
On March 15, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2018 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan ("2018 Plan"). The 2018 Plan became effective upon shareholder approval at the annual shareholders meeting held on April 17, 2018. Under the 2018 Plan, the Company can grant incentive and non-qualified stock options, stock awards, stock appreciation rights, and other incentive awards to directors and employees of, and certain service providers to, the Company and its subsidiaries. Once the 2018 Plan became effective, no further awards could be granted from the Stock Option Plan or the 2014 Plan. However, any outstanding equity award granted under the Stock Option Plan or the 2014 Plan will remain subject to the terms of such plans until the time it is no longer outstanding.

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The Company has reserved 250,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2018 Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company granted 6,750 restricted stock awards under the 2018 Plan.
A summary of changes in the Company's nonvested shares for the six months ended June 30, 2018 is as follows:
Nonvested Shares
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
Nonvested at 1/1/2018
 
30,150

 
$
22.03

Granted
 
37,021

 
25.53

Vested
 
5,299

 
24.80

Nonvested at 6/30/2018
 
61,872

 
$
23.88

Total expense for restricted stock awards totaled $171 thousand and $130 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and $312 thousand and $208 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As of June 30, 2018, there was $1.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested shares granted under the 2014 Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, was $66 thousand and $131 thousand respectively.


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NOTE 10—OFF-BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES
In the normal course of business, the Company offers a variety of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include outstanding commitments to extend credit, credit lines, commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit. These are agreements to provide credit, as long as conditions established in the contract are met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used. Off-balance sheet risk to credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies used for loans are used to make such commitments, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment.
A summary of the contractual amounts of the Company's exposure to off-balance sheet risk is as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Fixed
 
Variable
 
Fixed
 
Variable
Commitments to make loans
 
$
19,411

 
$
775

 
$
5,041

 
$
8,837

Unused lines of credit
 
9,418

 
221,743

 
12,407

 
189,787

Unused standby letters of credit
 
4,374

 
182

 
3,584

 
1,411

Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods of 90 days or less. The fixed rate loan commitments have interest rates ranging from 4.75% to 6.15% and maturities ranging from 1 to 10 years.

NOTE 11—REGULATORY CAPITAL MATTERS
Banks and bank holding companies are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action. Management believed as of June 30, 2018, the Company and Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject.
During the first quarter of 2015, regulations implementing the Basel III regulatory capital framework and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act became effective, certain provisions of which are subject to a multi-year phase-in period. These rules modified the calculation of the various capital ratios, added a new ratio, common equity tier 1, and revised the adequately and well capitalized thresholds. When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the rules will require the Company to maintain a capital conservation buffer of common equity capital that exceeds by more than 2.5% the minimum risk-weighted assets ratios. The capital conservation buffer was 1.875% for June 30, 2018 and was 1.25% at December 31, 2017.
Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required.
At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized the Bank as "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's category.








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Actual and required capital amounts and ratios are presented below:
 
 
Actual
 
For Capital
Adequacy
Purposes
 
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes + Capital
Conservation Buffer(1)
 
Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consolidated
 
$
163,372

 
14.44
%
 
$
90,482

 
8.00
%
 
$
111,745

 
9.88
%
 
 
 
 
Bank
 
151,263

 
13.38
%
 
90,454

 
8.00
%
 
111,710

 
9.88
%
 
$
113,067

 
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
$
137,021

 
12.11
%
 
$
67,862

 
6.00
%
 
$
89,125

 
7.88
%
 
 
 
 
Bank
 
139,779

 
12.36
%
 
67,840

 
6.00
%
 
89,097

 
7.88
%
 
$
90,454

 
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
$
137,021

 
12.11
%
 
$
50,896

 
4.50
%
 
$
72,159

 
6.38
%
 
 
 
 
Bank
 
139,779

 
12.36
%
 
50,880

 
4.50
%
 
72,137

 
6.38
%
 
$
73,494

 
6.50
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
$
137,021

 
10.60
%
 
$
51,705

 
4.00
%
 
$
51,705

 
4.00
%
 
 
 
 
Bank
 
139,779

 
10.83
%
 
51,637

 
4.00
%
 
51,637

 
4.00
%
 
$
64,547

 
5.00
%
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
$
125,472

 
11.55
%
 
$
86,940

 
8.00
%
 
$
100,525

 
9.25
%
 
 
 
 
Bank
 
123,496

 
11.37
%
 
86,917

 
8.00
%
 
100,498

 
9.25
%
 
$
108,646

 
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
$
98,912

 
9.10
%
 
$
65,205

 
6.00
%
 
$
78,790

 
7.25
%
 
 
 
 
Bank
 
111,781

 
10.29
%
 
65,188

 
6.00
%
 
78,768

 
7.25
%
 
$
86,917

 
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
$
98,912

 
9.10
%
 
$
48,904

 
4.50
%
 
$
62,488

 
5.75
%
 
 
 
 
Bank
 
111,781

 
10.29
%
 
48,891

 
4.50
%
 
62,472

 
5.75
%
 
$
70,620

 
6.50
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
$
98,912

 
7.92
%
 
$
49,978

 
4.00
%
 
$
49,978

 
4.00
%
 
 
 
 
Bank
 
111,781

 
8.96
%
 
49,893

 
4.00
%
 
49,893

 
4.00
%
 
$
62,366

 
5.00
%
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)Reflects the capital conservation buffer of 1.875% and 1.25% applicable during 2018 and 2017, respectively.


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NOTE 12—FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2—Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:
        Investment Securities:    Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as follows: the fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). No securities are valued using a Level 3 approach.
        Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value:    The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2). Mortgage banking related derivatives including interest rate locks with customers and commitments to sell loans are also recorded at fair value using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2) but were not significant at period ended June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017.
        Loans Measured at Fair Value:    During the normal course of business, loans originated with the initial intention to sell but not ultimately sold, are transferred from held for sale to our portfolio of loans held for investment at fair value as the Company adopted the fair value option at origination. The fair value of these loans is determined by obtaining fair value pricing from a third-party software, and then layering an additional adjustment, ranging from 5 to 75 basis points, as determined by management, depending on the reason for the transfer. Due to the adjustments made, the Company classifies the loans transferred from loans held for sale as recurring Level 3.
        Impaired Loans:    The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate or collateral appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower's financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management's expertise and knowledge of the client and client's business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification.
        Other Real Estate Owned:    The fair value of other real estate owned is based on recent real estate appraisals which are generally updated annually. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales, cost, and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Other real estate owned properties are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.
Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, management reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. Management monitors the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value.



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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Securities available for sale:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government sponsored entities and agencies
 
$
2,355

 
$

 
$
2,355

 
$

State and political subdivision
 
67,179

 

 
67,179

 

Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 
10,159

 

 
10,159

 

Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 
12,330

 

 
12,330

 
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
 
20,754

 
 
 
20,754

 

Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
 
29,881

 

 
29,881

 

US Treasury
 
23,090

 

 
23,090

 

SBA
 
16,955

 

 
16,955

 

Asset backed securities
 
3,866

 

 
3,866

 

Corporate Bonds
 
9,478

 

 
9,478

 

Total securities available for sale
 
196,047

 

 
196,047

 

Loans held for sale
 
3,991

 

 
3,991

 

Loans measured at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
 
4,414

 

 

 
4,414

Total assets at fair value
 
$
204,452

 
$

 
$
200,038

 
$
4,414

December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State and political subdivision
 
$
53,224

 
$

 
$
53,224

 
$

Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 
8,431

 

 
8,431

 

Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 
9,819

 

 
9,819

 

Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
 
19,221

 

 
19,221

 

Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
 
20,557

 

 
20,557

 

US Treasury
 
23,573

 

 
23,573

 

SBA
 
12,616

 

 
12,616

 

Corporate Bonds
 
3,528

 

 
3,528

 

Total securities available for sale
 
$
150,969

 
$

 
$
150,969

 
$

Loans held for sale
 
4,548

 

 
4,548

 

Loans measured at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
 
4,291

 

 

 
4,291

Total assets at fair value
 
$
159,808

 
$

 
$
155,517

 
$
4,291

There were no transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy, within a specific category, during the six months ended June 30, 2018.







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The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Loans held for investment
For the three months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
4,159

Transfers from loans held for sale
 
304

Gains (losses):
 
 

Recorded in "Net gain on sale of residential mortgage loans"
 
(16
)
Repayments
 
(33
)
Ending balance
 
$
4,414

For the six months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
4,291

Transfers from loans held for sale
 
304

Gains (losses):
 
 

Recorded in "Net gain on sale of residential mortgage loans"
 
(112
)
Repayments
 
(69
)
Ending balance
 
$
4,414

The Company has elected the fair value option for loans held for sale. These loans are intended for sale and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with the Company's policy on loans held for investment. There were no loans held for sale that were on nonaccrual status or 90 days past due as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the aggregate fair value, contractual balance (including accrued interest), and gain or loss for loans held for sale carried at fair value was as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Aggregate fair value
 
$
3,991

 
$
4,548

Contractual balance
 
3,878

 
4,466

Unrealized gain
 
113

 
82

The total amount of gains (losses) from changes in fair value of loans held for sale included in "Net gain on sale of residential mortgage loans" were as follows:
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Change in fair value
 
$
77

 
$
57

 
$
31

 
$
(149
)










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Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Carrying Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
1,149

 

 

 
$
1,149

Commercial and industrial
 
47

 

 

 
47

Total
 
$
1,196

 

 

 
$
1,196

December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate owned
 
$
652

 

 

 
$
652

Other assets (1)
 
1,654

 

 

 
1,654

Total
 
$
2,306

 

 

 
$
2,306

(1) Impaired other assets represent building and furniture held-for-sale, which had a writedown of $140 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2017 and a writedown of $10 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The building held for sale was sold prior to June 30, 2018.
The Company recorded $16 thousand in chargeoffs related to impaired loans at fair value in the six months ended June 30, 2018. There were no chargeoffs taken in the three months ended June 30, 2018 related to the above impaired loans at fair value. There were no impaired loans at fair value at December 31, 2017.
Other real estate owned measured at fair value had a net carrying amount of $652 thousand at December 31, 2017. There were no write downs in other real estate owned during the year ended December 31, 2017. There were no other real estate owned assets at fair value at June 30, 2018.
The table below presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Fair value at
June 30, 2018
 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 
Discount %
Impaired loans
 
$
1,196

 
Appraisal value
 
Discount for type of collateral and age of appraisal
 
0%

(Dollars in thousands)
 
Fair value at
December 31, 2017
 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 
Significant
Unobservable Input(s)
 
Discount % Range
Other real estate owned
 
$
652

 
Sales comparison approach per appraisal
 
Discount for type of collateral and age of appraisal
 
0-5%
Other assets (building held for sale)
 
1,654

 
Sales comparison approach per appraisal
 
Discount for type of collateral and age of appraisal
 
0-10%
    









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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, excluding those previously presented unless otherwise noted, at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Carrying Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
34,767

 
$
18,038

 
$
16,729

 
$

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
8,303

 
NA

 
NA

 
NA

Net loans
 
1,034,324

 

 


 
1,039,634

Accrued interest receivable
 
3,744

 

 
1,045

 
2,699

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
1,065,216

 

 
1,067,381

 

Borrowings
 
86,594

 

 
86,110

 

Subordinated notes
 
14,867

 

 
15,034

 

Accrued interest payable
 
794

 

 
794

 

December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
63,661

 
$
17,712

 
$
45,949

 
$

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
8,303

 
 NA

 
 NA

 
 NA

Net loans
 
1,023,210

 

 

 
1,025,319

Accrued interest receivable
 
3,730

 

 
807

 
2,923

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
1,120,382

 

 
1,122,473

 

Borrowings
 
47,833

 

 
47,473

 

Subordinated notes
 
14,844

 

 
14,993

 

Accrued interest payable
 
908

 

 
908

 

The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair value are described as follows:
(a)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts of cash on hand and non-interest due from bank accounts approximate fair values and are classified as Level 1. The carrying amounts of fed funds sold and interest bearing due from bank accounts approximate fair values and are classified as Level 2.
(b)
FHLB Stock
It is not practical to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.
(c)
Loans
Fair value of loans, excluding loans held for sale, are estimated as follows: Fair values for all loans are estimated using present value of future estimated cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality, resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are values at the lower of cost or fair value as described previously. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.
(d)
Deposits
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount) resulting in a Level 2 classification. Fair values for fixed and variable rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a present value of future estimated cash flows calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level 2 classification.


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(e)
Borrowings
The fair values of the Company's short-term and long-term borrowings are estimated using present value of future estimated cash flows using current interest rates offered to the Company for similar types of borrowing arrangements, resulting in a Level 2 classification.
(f)
Subordinated notes
The fair value of the Company's subordinated notes is calculated based on present value of future estimated cash flows using current interest rates offered to the Company for similar types of borrowing arrangements, resulting in a Level 2 classification.
(g) Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value resulting in a Level 3 classification for receivable and a Level 2 classification for payable, consistent with their associated assets/liabilities.

NOTE 13—PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheets—Parent Company
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Assets
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
10,468

 
$
1,158

Investment in banking subsidiary
 
146,203

 
120,829

Investment in captive subsidiary
 
1,149

 
663

Income tax benefit
 
152

 
339

Other assets
 
417

 
30

Total assets
 
$
158,389

 
$
123,019

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Subordinated notes
 
$
14,867

 
$
14,844

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
77

 
215

Total liabilities
 
14,944

 
15,059

Shareholders' equity
 
143,445

 
107,960

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
158,389

 
$
123,019


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Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income—Parent Company
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on subordinated notes
 
$
253

 
$
253

 
$
503

 
$
503

Salaries and employee benefits
 
39

 
10

 
86

 
29

Professional services
 
7

 
219

 
14

 
223

Other expenses
 
219

 
115

 
229

 
227

Total expenses
 
518

 
597

 
832

 
982

Loss before income taxes and equity in undistributed net earnings of subsidiaries
 
(518
)
 
(597
)
 
(832
)
 
(982
)
Income tax benefit
 
106

 
209

 
203

 
344

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
 
4,424

 
3,709

 
7,809

 
6,711

Net income
 
$
4,012

 
$
3,321

 
$
7,180

 
$
6,073

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(208
)
 
1,034

 
(2,188
)
 
1,113

Total comprehensive income, net of tax
 
$
3,804

 
$
4,355

 
$
4,992

 
$
7,186

Statements of Cash Flows—Parent Company
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 

 
 

Net income
 
$
7,180

 
$
6,073

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
 
(7,809
)
 
(6,711
)
Stock based compensation expense
 
164

 
163

Decrease in other assets, net
 
(200
)
 
911

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities, net
 
(115
)
 
212

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
(780
)
 
648

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
Capital infusion to banking subsidiary
 
(20,000
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(20,000
)
 

Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock related to initial public offering
 
29,030

 

Common stock dividend of $0.03 share
 
(197
)
 

Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit
 
1,257

 
151

Net cash provided by financing activities
 
30,090

 
151

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
9,310

 
799

Beginning cash and cash equivalents
 
1,158

 
539

Ending cash and cash equivalents
 
$
10,468

 
$
1,338


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NOTE 14—EARNINGS PER SHARE
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for each period noted below was as follows:
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Basic:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Net Income attributable to common shareholders
 
$
4,012

 
$
3,321

 
$
7,180

 
$
6,073

Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
7,456,212

 
6,391,374

 
7,050,487

 
6,379,908

Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.54

 
$
0.52

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.95

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income attributable to common shareholders
 
$
4,012

 
$
3,321

 
$
7,180

 
$
6,073

Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
7,456,212

 
6,391,374

 
7,050,487

 
6,379,908

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options
 
156,672

 
214,733

 
160,977

 
217,009

Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding
 
7,612,884

 
6,606,107

 
7,211,464

 
6,596,917

Diluted earnings per common share
 
$
0.53

 
$
0.50

 
$
1.00

 
$
0.92

Stock options for 30,000 and 22,541 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 because they were antidilutive. There were no antidilutive stock options for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion explains our financial condition and results of operations as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes presented elsewhere in this report and our Registration Statement on Form S–1, as amended, which contains audited financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, previously filed with the SEC on April 12, 2018. Annualized results for these interim periods may not be indicative of results for the full year or future periods.
In addition to the historical information contained herein, this Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements." These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including changes in interest rates and other general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in business plans as circumstances warrant; and other risks detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with the SEC. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included herein are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will," "propose," "may," "plan," "seek," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe" or "continue," or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this document, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the application of accounting policies generally accepted in the United States. Our critical accounting policies require reliance on estimates and assumptions, which are based upon historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under current circumstances, but may prove to be inaccurate or can be subject to variations. Changes in underlying factors, assumptions, or estimates could have a material impact on our future financial condition and results of operations.
The most critical of these significant accounting policies are set forth in Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to the Consolidated Statements in our consolidated financial statements as of and for the periods ended December 31, 2017, and 2016 included in our registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, filed with the SEC on April 12, 2018. There have been no significant changes in critical accounting policies or the assumptions and judgments utilized in applying these policies since December 31, 2017.
Overview
Level One Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with its primary branch operations in southeastern Michigan and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Level One Bank, we offer a broad range of loan products to the residential and commercial markets, as well as retail and business banking services.
Since 2007, we have grown substantially through organic growth and a series of four successful acquisitions, all of which have been fully integrated into our operations. We have made significant investments over the last several years in hiring additional staff and upgrading technology and system security. In 2016, we opened our first branch in the Grand Rapids, Michigan market, and we plan on expanding our footprint in western Michigan in the future. In the third quarter of 2017, we opened our second location in Bloomfield Township located in Oakland County.
We had net income of $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017. We had net income of $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
As of June 30, 2018, the Company had total consolidated assets of $1.32 billion, total consolidated deposits of $1.07 billion and total consolidated shareholders' equity of $143.4 million.
We continue to focus on growing our commercial business, commercial real estate and residential mortgage lending portfolios. At June 30, 2018, we had $1.05 billion in total loans. Of this amount $99.1 million, or 9.5%, consisted of loans we acquired (all of which were recorded at their estimated fair values at the time of acquisition), and $946.7 million, or 90.5%, consisted of loans we originated.

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Recent Developments
Initial Public Offering: On April 24, 2018, the Company sold 1,150,765 shares of common stock in its initial public offering, including 180,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares. The aggregate offering price for the shares sold by the Company was $32.2 million, and after deducting $2.1 million of underwriting discounts and $1.1 million of offering expenses paid to third parties, the Company received total net proceeds of $29.0 million. In addition, certain selling shareholders participated in the offering and sold an aggregate of 229,235 shares of our common stock at an aggregate offering price of $6.4 million. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sales of shares by the selling shareholders. All of the shares were sold pursuant to our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-223866), which was declared effective by the SEC on April 19, 2018.

Second Quarter Dividend: On June 21, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share. This dividend was paid out on July 15, 2018, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2018.


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Summary Consolidated Financial Information
(Unaudited)
 
As of and for the three months ended,
 
As of and for the six months ended,
 
June 30,
 
March 31,
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2018
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Earnings Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
$
15,380

 
$
14,774

 
$
14,034

 
$
30,154

 
$
27,481

Interest expense
2,965

 
2,647

 
1,928

 
5,612

 
3,631

Net interest income
12,415

 
12,127

 
12,106

 
24,542

 
23,850

Provision for loan losses
(710
)
 
554

 
68

 
(156
)
 
266

Noninterest income
1,452

 
1,372

 
1,784

 
2,824

 
3,164

Noninterest expense
9,705

 
9,135

 
8,851

 
18,840

 
17,528

Income before income taxes
4,872

 
3,810

 
4,971

 
8,682

 
9,220

Income tax provision
860

 
642

 
1,650

 
1,502

 
3,147

Net income
4,012

 
3,168

 
3,321

 
7,180

 
6,073

Per Share Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.54

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.52

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.95

Diluted earnings per common share
0.53

 
0.47

 
0.50

 
1.00

 
0.92

Book value per common share
18.51

 
16.78

 
16.30

 
18.51

 
16.30

Tangible book value per share (1)
17.23

 
15.27

 
14.71

 
17.23

 
14.71

Shares outstanding (in thousands)
7,749

 
6,585

 
6,392

 
7,749

 
6,392

Average basic common shares (in thousands)
7,456

 
6,539

 
6,391

 
7,050

 
6,380

Average diluted common shares (in thousands)
7,613

 
6,699

 
6,606

 
7,211

 
6,597

Selected Period End Balances
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
1,322,913

 
$
1,300,629

 
$
1,203,853

 
$
1,322,913

 
$
1,203,853

Securities available-for-sale
196,047

 
160,349

 
115,581

 
196,047

 
115,581

Total loans
1,045,789

 
1,051,354

 
936,218

 
1,045,789

 
936,218

Total deposits
1,065,216

 
1,112,644

 
990,470

 
1,065,216

 
990,470

Total liabilities
1,179,468

 
1,190,106

 
1,099,647

 
1,179,468

 
1,099,647

Total shareholders' equity
143,445

 
110,523

 
104,206

 
143,445

 
104,206

Tangible shareholders' equity (1)
133,501

 
100,524

 
94,035

 
133,501

 
94,035

Performance and Capital Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets
1.23
 %
 
1.00
%
 
1.12
 %
 
1.11
%
 
1.03
 %
Return on average equity
11.97

 
11.64

 
13.02

 
11.72

 
12.07

Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent) (2)
3.99

 
4.03

 
4.32

 
4.01

 
4.32

Total shareholders' equity to total assets
10.84

 
8.50

 
8.66

 
10.84

 
8.66

Tangible equity to tangible assets (1)
10.17

 
7.79

 
7.88

 
10.17

 
7.88

Common equity tier 1 capital
12.11

 
9.47

 
9.50

 
12.11

 
9.50

Tier 1 leverage ratio
10.60

 
8.15

 
7.98

 
10.60

 
7.98

Tier 1 risk-based capital
12.11

 
9.47

 
9.50

 
12.11

 
9.50

Total risk-based capital
14.44

 
11.87

 
12.15

 
14.44

 
12.15

Asset Quality Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans
(0.26
)%
 
0.29
%
 
(0.04
)%
 
0.02
%
 
(0.01
)%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets
0.85

 
1.00

 
0.83

 
0.85

 
0.83

Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans
1.08

 
1.23

 
1.04

 
1.08

 
1.04

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of period-end loans
1.10

 
1.09

 
1.22

 
1.10

 
1.22

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans
101.67

 
88.67

 
117.36

 
101.67

 
117.36

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans, excluding allowance allocated to loans accounted for under ASC 310-30
92.93

 
80.36

 
104.87

 
92.93

 
104.87

(1) See section entitled "GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
(2) Presented on a tax equivalent basis using a 35% tax rate for 2017 periods and a 21% tax rate for 2018 periods.


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GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Some of the financial measures included in this report are not measures of financial condition or performance recognized by GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include tangible shareholders' equity, tangible book value per share and the ratio of tangible shareholders' equity to tangible assets. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of our performance, and we believe financial analysts and others frequently use these measures, and other similar measures, to evaluate capital adequacy. We calculate: (i) tangible shareholders' equity as total shareholders' equity less core deposit intangibles and goodwill; (ii) tangible book value per share as tangible shareholders' equity divided by shares of common stock outstanding; and (iii) tangible assets as total assets, less core deposit intangibles and goodwill.

The following presents these non-GAAP financial measures along with their most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP:

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2018
 
2017
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity
$
143,445

 
$
107,960

 
$
104,206

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
9,387

 
9,387

 
9,387

Core deposit intangibles
557

 
667

 
784

Tangible shareholders' equity
$
133,501

 
$
97,906

 
$
94,035

 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares outstanding (in thousands)
7,749

 
6,435

 
6,392

Tangible book value per share
$
17.23

 
$
15.21

 
$
14.71

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
1,322,913

 
$
1,301,291

 
$
1,203,853

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
9,387

 
9,387

 
9,387

Core deposit intangibles
557

 
667

 
784

Tangible assets
$
1,312,969

 
$
1,291,237

 
$
1,193,682

 
 
 
 
 
 
Tangible equity to tangible assets
10.17
%
 
7.58
%
 
7.88
%





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Results of Operations
Net Income
We had net income of $4.0 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $3.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The increase of $691 thousand in net income year over year primarily reflects a decrease in income tax provision of $790 thousand and a decrease in provision for loan losses of $778 thousand, partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $854 thousand.
We had net income of $7.2 million, or $1.00 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $6.1 million, or $0.92 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase of $1.1 million in net income year over year primarily reflects a decrease in income tax provision of $1.6 million, an increase in net interest income of $692 thousand and a decrease in provision for loan losses of $422 thousand, partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $1.3 million and a decrease in noninterest income of $340 thousand.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the difference between interest income and yield-related fees earned on assets and interest expense paid on liabilities.
We had net interest income of $12.4 million and $12.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The three months ended June 30, 2018 included a $1.3 million increase in interest income as well as a $1.0 million increase in interest expense compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in interest income was primarily driven by an increase of $949 thousand in interest and fees on loans and an increase of $435 thousand in interest income from investment securities, whereas the increase in interest expense was primarily driven by an increase of $1.0 million in deposit interest expense. The change in interest and fees on loans and interest income from investment securities for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, was primarily driven by the growth in total loans and our investment securities portfolio. The increase in deposit interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, was primarily due to an increase in the average balances of deposits as well as higher average rates paid on deposits.
We had net interest income of $24.5 million and $23.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The six months ended June 30, 2018 included a $2.7 million increase in interest income as well as a $2.0 million increase in interest expense, compared to the same period in 2017. The increase in interest income was primarily driven by an increase of $1.8 million in interest and fees on loans and an increase of $775 thousand in interest income from investment securities, whereas the increase in interest expense was primarily driven by an increase of $2.0 million in deposit interest expense. The change in interest and fees on loans and interest income from investment securities, as well as the increase in deposit interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the same period in the prior year, are reflective of the same reasons described in the three month analysis above.
Our net interest margin (FTE) for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was 3.99%, compared to 4.32% for the same period in 2017. The decrease of 33 basis points was primarily as a result of higher cost of funds compared to the same period in 2017. Our net interest margin benefits from discount accretion on our purchased credit impaired loan portfolios, a component of our accretable yield. The accretable yield represents the excess of the net present value of expected future cash flows over the acquisition date fair value and includes both the expected coupon of the loan and the discount accretion. The accretable yield is recognized as interest income over the expected remaining life of the purchased credit impaired loan. The difference between the actual yield earned on total loans and the yield generated based on the contractual coupon (not including any interest income for loans in nonaccrual status) represents excess accretable yield. The contractual coupon of the loan considers the contractual coupon rates of the loan and does not include any interest income for loans in nonaccrual status. For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the average yield on total loans was 5.42% and 5.54%, respectively. The yield on total loans was impacted by 28 basis points and 59 basis points, respectively, due to the accretable yield on purchased credit impaired loans. Our net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, benefited by 23 basis points and 50 basis points, respectively, as a result of the excess accretable yield. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, our remaining accretable yield was $12.4 million and $14.5 million, respectively, and our nonaccretable difference was $5.9 million and $10.1 million, respectively.
Our net interest margin (FTE) for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was 4.01%, compared to 4.32% for the same period in 2017. The decrease of 31 basis points is reflective of the same reason described in the three month analysis above. For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the average yield on total loans was 5.37% and 5.46%, respectively. The yield on total loans was impacted by 29 basis points and 58 basis points, respectively, due to the accretable yield on purchased credit impaired loans. Our net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, benefited by 24 basis points and 48 basis points, respectively, as a result of the excess accretable yield.

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The following tables set forth information related to our average balance sheet, average yields on assets, and average rates of liabilities for the periods indicated. We derived these yields by dividing income or expense by the average daily balance of the corresponding assets or liabilities. In these tables, adjustments are made to the yields on tax-exempt assets in order to present tax-exempt income and fully taxable income on a comparable basis.
Analysis of Net Interest Income—Fully Taxable Equivalent
 

For the three months ended June 30,
 

2018
 
2017
(Dollars in thousands)

Average Balance
 
Interest (1)
 
Average Rate (2)
 
Average Balance
 
Interest (1)
 
Average Rate (2)
Interest-earning assets:



 


 


 


 


 
 

Gross loans(3)

$
1,045,715

 
$
14,126

 
5.42
%
 
$
954,665

 
$
13,177

 
5.54
%
Investment securities(4):

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable

114,957

 
667

 
2.33

 
79,488

 
402

 
2.03

Tax-exempt

58,976

 
380

 
3.10

 
33,892

 
210

 
3.66

Interest-earning cash balances

25,828

 
119

 
1.85

 
59,377

 
161

 
1.09

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

8,303

 
88

 
4.25

 
8,303

 
84

 
4.06

Total interest-earning assets

1,253,779

 
15,380

 
4.94
%
 
1,135,725

 
14,034

 
4.99
%
Non-earning assets:



 


 


 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks

17,800

 
 
 
 
 
19,238

 
 
 
 
Premises and equipment

12,621

 
 
 
 
 
15,235

 
 
 
 
Goodwill

9,387

 
 
 
 
 
9,387

 
 
 
 

Other intangible assets, net

589

 
 
 
 
 
820

 
 
 
   

Bank-owned life insurance

11,650

 
 
 
 
 
11,323

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses

(11,473
)
 
 
 
 
 
(11,520
)
 
 
 
 
Other non-earning assets

7,839

 
 
 
 
 
10,614

 
 
 
 
Total assets

$
1,302,192

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,190,822

 
 
 
   

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits

$
64,394

 
$
48

 
0.30
%
 
$
58,081

 
$
39

 
0.27
%
Money market and savings deposits

276,496

 
678

 
0.98

 
264,691

 
405

 
0.61

Time deposits

445,894

 
1,761

 
1.58

 
359,052

 
1,007

 
1.12

Borrowings

48,604

 
225

 
1.86

 
84,838

 
224

 
1.06

Subordinated notes

14,859

 
253

 
6.83

 
14,806

 
253

 
6.85

Total interest-bearing liabilities

850,247

 
2,965

 
1.40
%
 
781,468

 
1,928

 
0.99
%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders' equity:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

306,547

 
 
 
 
 
297,565

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities

10,923

 
 
 
 
 
9,485

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity

134,475

 
 
 
 
 
102,304

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$
1,302,192

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,190,822

 
 
 
 
Net interest income

 
 
$
12,415

 
 
 
 
 
$
12,106

 
 
Interest spread

 
 
 
 
3.54
%
 
 
 
 
 
4.00
%
Net interest margin(5)

 
 
 
 
3.97

 
 
 
 
 
4.28

Tax equivalent effect

 
 
 
 
0.02

 
 
 
 
 
0.04

Net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis

 
 
 
 
3.99

 
 
 
 
 
4.32

_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) 
Interest income is shown on actual basis and does not include taxable equivalent adjustments.
(2) 
Average rates and yields are presented on an annual basis and include a taxable equivalent adjustment to interest income of $76 thousand and $99 thousand on tax-exempt securities for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, using the statutory tax rate of 21% for the period ended June 30, 2018 and 35% for the period ended June 30, 2017.
(3) 
Includes nonaccrual loans.
(4) 
For presentation in this table, average balances and the corresponding average rates for investment securities are based upon historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.
(5) 
Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

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For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Average Balance
 
Interest (1)
 
Average Rate (2)
 
Average Balance
 
Interest (1)
 
Average Rate (2)
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross loans(3)
 
$
1,041,404

 
$
27,730

 
5.37
%
 
$
958,054

 
$
25,924

 
5.46
%
Investment securities(4):
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
 
108,581

 
1,241

 
2.31

 
78,979

 
816

 
2.08

Tax-exempt
 
56,997

 
731

 
3.12

 
31,313

 
381

 
3.62

Interest-earning cash balances
 
26,455

 
225

 
1.71

 
43,496

 
220

 
1.02

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
8,303

 
227

 
5.51

 
8,022

 
140

 
3.52

Total interest-earning assets
 
1,241,740

 
30,154

 
4.92
%
 
1,119,864

 
27,481

 
4.98
%
Non-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
18,163

 
 
 
 
 
18,789

 
 
 
 
Premises and equipment
 
12,990

 
 
 
 
 
15,432

 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
9,387

 
 
 
 
 
9,387

 
 
 
 
Other intangible assets, net
 
616

 
 
 
 
 
849

 
 
 
 
Bank-owned life insurance
 
11,610

 
 
 
 
 
11,282

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
 
(11,646
)
 
 
 
 
 
(11,345
)
 
 
 
 
Other non-earning assets
 
10,006

 
 
 
 
 
10,481

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
1,292,866

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,174,739

 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
$
63,950

 
$
99

 
0.31
%
 
$
57,774

 
$
78

 
0.27
%
Money market and savings deposits
 
275,105

 
1,226

 
0.90

 
275,860

 
779

 
0.57

Time deposits
 
451,195

 
3,340

 
1.49

 
338,485

 
1,871

 
1.11

Borrowings
 
52,689

 
444

 
1.70

 
95,085

 
400

 
0.85

Subordinated notes
 
14,852

 
503

 
6.83

 
14,799

 
503

 
6.85

Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
857,791

 
5,612

 
1.32
%
 
782,003

 
3,631

 
0.94
%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
302,635

 
 
 
 
 
283,007

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
9,933

 
 
 
 
 
9,103

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
 
122,507

 
 
 
 
 
100,626

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
1,292,866

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,174,739

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
 
$
24,542

 
 
 
 
 
$
23,850

 
 
Interest spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.60
%
 
 
 
 
 
4.04
%
Net interest margin(5)
 
 
 
 
 
3.99

 
 
 
 
 
4.29

Tax equivalent effect
 
 
 
 
 
0.02

 
 
 
 
 
0.03

Net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis
 
 
 
 
 
4.01

 
 
 
 
 
4.32

__________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Interest income is shown on actual basis and does not include taxable equivalent adjustments.
(2) 
Average rates and yields are presented on an annual basis and include a taxable equivalent adjustment to interest income of $150 thousand and $181 thousand on tax-exempt securities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, using the statutory tax rate of 21% for the period ended June 30, 2018 and 35% for the period ended June 30, 2017.
(3) 
Includes nonaccrual loans.
(4) 
For presentation in this table, average balances and the corresponding average rates for investment securities are based upon historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.
(5) 
Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.




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Rate/Volume Analysis
The table below presents the effect of volume and rate changes on interest income and expense for the periods indicated. Changes in volume are changes in the average balance multiplied by the previous year's average rate. Changes in rate are changes in the average rate multiplied by the average balance from the previous year. The net changes attributable to the combined impact of both rate and volume have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate. The average rate for tax-exempt securities is reported on a fully taxable equivalent basis.
 
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2018 vs 2017
 
 
Increase
(Decrease) Due to:
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Net Increase (Decrease)
Interest-earning assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

Gross loans
 
$
(286
)
 
$
1,235

 
$
949

Investment securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Taxable
 
66

 
199

 
265

Tax-exempt
 
(30
)
 
200

 
170

Interest-earning cash balances
 
78

 
(120
)
 
(42
)
FHLB Stock
 
4

 

 
4

Total interest income
 
(168
)
 
1,514

 
1,346

Interest-bearing liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
5

 
4

 
9

Money market and savings deposits
 
254

 
19

 
273

Time deposits
 
475

 
279

 
754

Borrowings
 
123

 
(122
)
 
1

Subordinated notes
 
(1
)
 
1

 

Total interest expense
 
856

 
181

 
1,037

Change in net interest income
 
$
(1,024
)
 
$
1,333

 
$
309

 
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2018 vs. 2017
 
 
Increase
(Decrease) Due to:
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Net Increase (Decrease)
Interest-earning assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

Gross loans
 
$
(419
)
 
$
2,225

 
$
1,806

Investment securities:
 


 


 


Taxable
 
94

 
331

 
425

Tax-exempt
 
(57
)
 
407

 
350

Interest-earning cash balances
 
113

 
(108
)
 
5

FHLB Stock
 
82

 
5

 
87

Total interest income
 
(187
)
 
2,860

 
2,673

Interest-bearing liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
12

 
9

 
21

Money market and savings deposits
 
449

 
(2
)
 
447

Time deposits
 
744

 
725

 
1,469

Borrowings
 
278

 
(234
)
 
44

Subordinated notes
 
(2
)
 
2

 

Total interest expense
 
1,481

 
500

 
1,981

Change in net interest income
 
$
(1,668
)
 
$
2,360

 
$
692


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Provision for Loan Losses
We established an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged as an expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Management reviews the loan portfolio, consisting of originated loans and purchased loans, on a quarterly basis to evaluate the outstanding loans and to measure both the performance of the portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
Loans acquired in connection with acquisitions that have evidence of credit deterioration since origination and for which it is probable at the date of acquisition that we will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments are accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, or ASC 310-30. These credit-impaired loans have been recorded at their estimated fair value on the respective acquisition date, based on subjective determinations regarding risk ratings, expected future cash flows and fair value of the underlying collateral, without a carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. At the acquisition date, the Company recognizes the expected shortfall of expected future cash flows, as compared to the contractual amount due, as a nonaccretable discount. Any excess of the net present value of expected future cash flows over the acquisition date fair value is recognized as the accretable discount, or accretable yield. We evaluate these loans semiannually to assess expected cash flows. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows will generally result in a provision for loan losses. Subsequent increases in cash flows result in a reversal of the provision for loan losses to the extent of prior charges or a reclassification of the difference from nonaccretable to accretable with a positive impact on interest income. As of June 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, our remaining accretable yield was $12.4 million and $14.5 million, respectively, and our nonaccretable difference was $5.9 million and $10.1 million, respectively.
The provision for loan losses was a $710 thousand benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to a $68 thousand expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The decrease in the provision for loan losses was primarily due to a $572 thousand decrease in net charge-offs and $463 thousand less impairment related to purchased credit impaired loans, partially offset by $280 thousand additional provision due to new loan originations. The decrease in provision on purchased credit impaired loans was primarily due to improvements in cash flow expectations resulting from our semi-annual re-estimation process.
The provision for loan losses was a $156 thousand benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to a $266 thousand expense for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The decrease in the provision for loan losses was primarily due to $463 thousand less impairment on purchased credit impaired loans and $461 thousand less specific reserves on impaired loans individually evaluated, partially offset by $361 thousand additional provision due to new loan originations and $141 thousand greater net charge-offs between the two periods. The decrease in provision on purchased credit impaired loans was primarily due to improvements in cash flow expectations resulting from our semi-annual re-estimation process. Our total nonaccrual loans decreased to $11.3 million at June 30, 2018 compared to $14.0 million at December 31, 2017.
Noninterest Income
The following table presents noninterest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Noninterest income
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Service charges on deposits
 
$
618

 
$
718

 
$
1,260

 
$
1,298

Net gain on sale of securities
 

 
58

 

 
58

Net gain on sale of residential mortgage loans
 
404

 
413

 
640

 
712

Net gain on sale of commercial loans
 
11

 

 
11

 
146

Other charges and fees
 
419

 
595

 
913

 
950

Total noninterest income
 
$
1,452

 
$
1,784

 
$
2,824

 
$
3,164

Noninterest income decreased $332 thousand to $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2017. The decrease in noninterest income was primarily due to a decrease in gains on real estate owned of $172 thousand (included in "other charges and fees" in the table above), a decrease in service charges on deposits of $100 thousand, and a decrease in net gain on sale of securities of $58 thousand. The decrease in service charges on deposits was primarily driven by lower fees from money services business (MSB) compared to the same period in 2017.
Noninterest income decreased $340 thousand to $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2017. The decrease in noninterest income was primarily due to a decrease in net gain on sale of

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commercial loans of $135 thousand, a decrease in gains on real estate owned of $133 thousand (included in "other charges and fees" in the table above), and a decrease in net gain on sale of residential mortgage loans of $72 thousand. The decrease in net gain on sale of commercial loans was primarily due to the lack of SBA loan sale opportunities during the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017. The decrease in net gain on sale of residential mortgage loans was driven by a shift in the loan origination mix. A higher demand for ARM products and construction loans elevated our held for investment loan originations while reducing our held for sale loan originations during the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017.
Noninterest Expense
The following table presents noninterest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Noninterest expense
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Salary and employee benefits
 
$
6,169

 
$
5,319

 
$
12,125

 
$
10,590

Occupancy and equipment expense
 
1,074

 
1,012

 
2,120

 
2,024

Professional service fees
 
471

 
540

 
737

 
1,080

Marketing expense
 
291

 
232

 
433

 
479

Printing and supplies expense
 
112

 
121

 
216

 
234

Data processing expense
 
511

 
479

 
947

 
892

Other expense
 
1,077

 
1,148

 
2,262

 
2,229

Total noninterest expense
 
$
9,705

 
$
8,851

 
$
18,840

 
$
17,528

Noninterest expenses increased $854 thousand to $9.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $8.9 million for the same period in 2017. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily due to an increase in salary and employee benefits of $850 thousand. The increase in salary and employee benefits between the periods resulted from an increase of 19 full-time equivalent employees.
Noninterest expenses increased $1.3 million to $18.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $17.5 million for the same period in 2017. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily due to an increase in salary and employee benefits of $1.5 million, partially offset by a decrease in professional service fees of $343 thousand. The increase in salary and employee benefits between the periods resulted from an increase of 21 full-time employees. The decrease in professional services fees was primarily due to lower legal fees and talent recruitment fees between the periods.
Income Taxes and Tax-Related Items
During the three months ended June 30, 2018, we recognized income tax expense of $860 thousand on $4.9 million of pre-tax income, resulting in an effective tax rate of 17.7%, compared to the same period in 2017, in which we recognized an income tax expense of $1.7 million on $5.0 million of pre-tax income, resulting in an effective tax rate of 33.2%.
During the six months ended June 30, 2018, we recognized income tax expense of $1.5 million on $8.7 million of pre-tax income resulting in an effective tax rate of 17.3%, compared to the same period in 2017, in which we recognized an income tax expense of $3.1 million on $9.2 million of pre-tax income, resulting in an effective tax rate of 34.1%.
The decrease in income tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the same periods in 2017, primarily resulted from the decrease in the federal corporate income tax rate as a result of the enactment of the TCJA on December 22, 2017. Please refer to Note 8 - Income Taxes in the Notes to the Consolidated Statements for a reconciliation between expected and actual income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

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Financial Condition
Total assets were $1.32 billion at June 30, 2018 and $1.30 billion at December 31, 2017. Total assets increased by $21.6 million between these two dates primarily due to an increase of $45.1 million in securities available-for-sale and a $10.9 million increase in gross loans, offset in part by a decrease of $28.9 million in cash and cash equivalents. The increase in loans was primarily driven by the growth in our commercial real estate and residential real estate portfolios. The increase in securities available-for-sale reflects management's decision to invest in liquid assets while retaining accessibility to the funds for potential liquidity needs. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to a $29.2 million decrease in cash balances held with the Federal Reserve Bank.
Investment Securities
The following table presents the fair value of the Company's investment securities portfolio, all of which were classified as available-for-sale as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Securities available-for-sale:
 
 

 
 

U.S. government sponsored entities and agencies
 
$
2,355

 
$

State and political subdivision
 
67,179

 
53,224

Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 
10,159

 
8,431

Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 
12,330

 
9,819

Collateralized mortgage obligations: residential
 
20,754

 
19,221

Collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial
 
29,881

 
20,557

US Treasury
 
23,090

 
23,573

SBA
 
16,955

 
12,616

Asset backed securities
 
3,866

 

Corporate Bonds
 
9,478

 
3,528

Total securities available-for-sale              
 
$
196,047

 
$
150,969

The composition of our investment securities portfolio reflects our investment strategy of maintaining an appropriate level of liquidity for both normal operations and potential acquisitions while providing an additional source of revenue. The investment portfolio also provides a balance to interest rate risk and credit risk in other categories of the balance sheet, while providing a vehicle for the investment of available funds, furnishing liquidity, and supplying securities to pledge as collateral. At June 30, 2018, total investment securities were $196.0 million, or 14.8% of total assets, compared to $151.0 million, or 11.6% of total assets, at December 31, 2017. The $45.0 million increase in securities available for sale from December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018, primarily reflected increases in obligations of state and political subdivisions, collateralized mortgage obligations: commercial, corporate bonds, SBA securities and asset backed securities. Securities with a carrying value of $41.9 million and $36.5 million were pledged at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, to secure borrowings and deposits.
As of June 30, 2018, the Bank held 48 tax-exempt state and local municipal securities totaling $33.3 million backed by the Michigan School Bond Loan Fund. Other than the aforementioned investments, at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders' equity.
The securities available for sale presented in the following table are reported at amortized cost and by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. Actual timing may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Additionally, residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations receive monthly principal payments, which are not reflected below. The yields below are calculated on a tax equivalent basis.

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June 30, 2018
 
 
One year or less
 
One to five years
 
Five to ten years
 
After ten years
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Average
Yield
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Average
Yield
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Average
Yield
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Average
Yield
Securities available-for-sale:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government sponsored agency obligations
 
$

 
%
 
$

 
%
 
$
2,398

 
3.09
%
 
$

 
%
State and political subdivision
 
182

 
2.04

 
6,746

 
2.24

 
15,142

 
2.94

 
45,683

 
3.43

Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 

 

 
276

 
0.61

 
243

 
1.96

 
10,107

 
2.22

Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 

 

 
6,206

 
2.21

 
5,034

 
2.82

 
1,488

 
3.46

CMO: residential
 
39

 
4.35

 

 

 
893

 
2.04

 
20,091

 
2.87

CMO: commercial
 

 

 
8,993

 
2.78

 
7,693

 
2.92

 
14,035

 
2.50

US Treasury
 

 

 
24,254

 
1.48

 

 

 

 

SBA
 

 

 

 

 
1,764

 
2.79

 
15,313

 
2.66

Asset backed securities
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
3,868

 
2.81

Corporate Bonds
 
999

 
2.15

 
7,089

 
2.80

 
1,485

 
3.17

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale
 
$
1,220

 
2.21
%
 
$
53,564

 
2.05
%
 
$
34,652

 
2.90
%
 
$
110,585

 
2.97
%

 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
One year or less
 
One to five years
 
Five to ten years
 
After ten years
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Average
Yield
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Average
Yield
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Average
Yield
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Average
Yield
Securities available-for-sale:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

State and political subdivision
 
$
318

 
2.56
%
 
$
5,034

 
2.20
%
 
$
13,922

 
2.76
%
 
$
33,677

 
3.33
%
Mortgage-backed securities: residential
 

 

 

 

 
525

 
1.45

 
8,164

 
2.34

Mortgage-backed securities: commercial
 

 

 
2,837

 
1.87

 
7,042

 
2.57

 

 

CMO: residential
 
56

 
2.75

 

 

 
429

 
3.09

 
18,819

 
2.70

CMO: commercial
 

 

 
1,896

 
1.59

 
5,474

 
2.66

 
13,509

 
2.41

US Treasury
 

 

 
24,283

 
1.32

 

 

 

 

SBA
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
12,644

 
1.94

Corporate Bonds
 

 

 
3,039

 
2.26

 
506

 
2.95

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale
 
$
374

 
2.59
%
 
$
37,089

 
1.57
%
 
$
27,898

 
2.68
%
 
$
86,813

 
2.75
%
Loans
Our loan portfolio represents a broad range of borrowers comprised of commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential real estate, and consumer financing loans.
Commercial real estate loans consist of term loans secured by a mortgage lien on the real property, such as office and industrial buildings, retail shopping centers and apartment buildings, as well as commercial real estate construction loans that are offered to builders and developers. Commercial real estate loans are then segregated into two classes: non-owner occupied and owner occupied commercial real estate loans. Non-owner occupied loans, which include loans secured by non-owner occupied and nonresidential properties, generally have a greater risk profile than owner-occupied loans, which include loans secured by multifamily structures and owner-occupied commercial structures.
Commercial and industrial loans include financing for commercial purposes in various lines of businesses, including manufacturing, service industry and professional service areas. Commercial and industrial loans are generally secured with the assets of the company and/or the personal guarantee of the business owners.
Residential real estate loans represent loans to consumers for the purchase or refinance of a residence. These loans are generally financed over a 15- to 30-year term and, in most cases, are extended to borrowers to finance their primary residence with both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate terms. Real estate construction loans are also offered to consumers who wish to build their own homes and are often structured to be converted to permanent loans at the end of the construction phase, which is

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typically twelve months. Residential real estate loans also include home equity loans and lines of credit that are secured by a first- or second-lien on the borrower's residence. Home equity lines of credit consist mainly of revolving lines of credit secured by residential real estate.
Consumer loans include loans made to individuals not secured by real estate, including loans secured by automobiles or watercraft, and personal unsecured loans.
The following table details our loan portfolio by loan type at the dates presented:
 
 
As of June 30,
 
As of December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Commercial real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Non-owner occupied
 
$
361,341

 
$
343,420

 
$
322,354

 
$
240,161

 
$
170,923

Owner occupied
 
172,615

 
168,342

 
169,348

 
146,487

 
97,974

Total commercial real estate
 
533,956

 
511,762

 
491,702

 
386,648

 
268,897

Commercial and industrial
 
363,239

 
377,686

 
342,069

 
254,808

 
202,942

Residential real estate
 
147,763

 
144,439

 
118,730

 
116,734

 
91,252

Consumer
 
831

 
1,036

 
892

 
1,528

 
1,060

Total loans
 
$
1,045,789

 
$
1,034,923

 
$
953,393

 
$
759,718

 
$
564,151

Total loans were $1.05 billion at June 30, 2018, an increase of $10.9 million from December 31, 2017. The total increase in loans of $10.9 million is primarily due to an increase in commercial real estate loans of $22.2 million and an increase in residential real estate loans of $3.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in commercial and industrial loans of $14.4 million. Long term, we expect to increase our concentration in both commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans, with a goal of our overall loan portfolio mix to be approximately one-half commercial real estate, approximately one-third commercial and industrial loans and the remaining to be a mix of residential real estate and consumer loans. As of June 30, 2018, approximately 51.1% of our loans were commercial real estate, 34.7% were commercial and industrial, and 14.2% were residential real estate and consumer loans.
We originate both fixed and adjustable rate residential real estate loans conforming to the underwriting guidelines of the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit that are secured by first or junior liens. Most of our fixed rate residential loans, along with some of our adjustable rate mortgages, are sold to other financial institutions with which we have established a correspondent lending relationship. The Company has established a direct relationship with FNMA and will begin locking and selling loans to FNMA in late 2018.
Loan Maturity/Rate Sensitivity
The following table shows the contractual maturities of our loans as of June 30, 2018.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
One year or
less
 
After one but
within five
years
 
After five
years
 
Total
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
50,054

 
$
345,441

 
$
138,461

 
$
533,956

Commercial and industrial
 
149,640

 
135,057

 
78,542

 
363,239

Residential real estate
 
4,152

 
5,710

 
137,901

 
147,763

Consumer
 
97

 
700

 
34

 
831

Total Loans
 
$
203,943

 
$
486,908

 
$
354,938

 
$
1,045,789

Sensitivity of loans to changes in interest rates:
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Fixed interest rates
 
 

 
$
379,679

 
$
165,084

 
 

Floating interest rates
 
 

 
107,229

 
189,854

 
 

Total
 
 

 
$
486,908

 
$
354,938

 
 



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Summary of Impaired Assets and Past Due Loans
Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned. We do not consider performing troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) to be nonperforming assets, but they are included as part of impaired assets. The level of nonaccrual loans is an important element in assessing asset quality. Loans are classified as nonaccrual when, in the opinion of management, collection of principal or interest is not expected according to the terms of the agreement. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status due to the continued failure by the borrower to adhere to contractual payment terms coupled with other pertinent factors, such as insufficient collateral value.
A loan is categorized as a troubled debt restructuring if a concession is granted, such as to provide for the reduction of either interest or principal, due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower. Typical concessions include reduction of the interest rate on the loan to a rate considered lower than the current market rate and other modification of terms including forgiveness of a portion of the loan balance, extension of the maturity date, and/or modifications from principal and interest payments to interest-only payments for a certain period. Loans are not classified as TDRs when the modification is short-term or results in only an insignificant delay or shortfall in the payments to be received.
Credit Quality Indicators:
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes nonhomogeneous loans, such as commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans. This analysis is performed on an annual basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Pass.    Higher quality loans that do not fit any of the other categories described below. This category includes loans risk rated with the following ratings: cash/stock secured, excellent credit risk, superior credit risk, good credit risk, satisfactory credit risk, and marginal credit risk.
Special Mention.    Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.
Substandard.    Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful.    Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
For residential real estate loans and consumer loans. the Company evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan and by payment activity. Residential real estate loans and consumer loans are considered nonperforming if 90 days or more past due. Consumer loan types are continuously monitored for changes in delinquency trends and other asset quality indicators.
Purchased credit impaired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are classified as performing, even though they may be contractually past due, as any nonpayment of contractual principal or interest is considered in the semi-annual re-estimation of expected cash flows and is included in the resulting recognition of current period loan loss provision or future period yield adjustments.
Total classified and criticized loans as of June 30, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Classified loans:
 
 

 
 

Substandard
 
$
16,373

 
$
18,286

Doubtful
 
742

 
82

Total classified loans
 
$
17,115

 
$
18,368

Special mention
 
13,555

 
16,609

Total classified and criticized loans
 
$
30,670

 
$
34,977


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A summary of nonperforming assets (defined as nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned), performing troubled debt restructurings and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing, as of the dates indicated, are presented below.
 
 
As of June 30,
 
As of December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Nonaccrual loans
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
2,557

 
$
2,257

 
$
147

 
$
141

 
$
343

Commercial and industrial
 
5,983

 
9,024

 
13,389

 
309

 
656

Residential real estate
 
2,737

 
2,767

 
1,498

 
1,177

 
880

Total nonaccrual loans(1)
 
11,277

 
14,048

 
15,034

 
1,627

 
1,879

Other real estate owned
 

 
652

 
258

 
81

 
320

Total nonperforming assets
 
11,277

 
14,700

 
15,292

 
1,708

 
2,199

Performing troubled debt restructurings
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
 
1,517

 

 
290

 

 

Commercial and industrial
 
578

 
961

 
1,018

 
1,069

 
794

Residential real estate
 
364

 
261

 
207

 
279

 
194

Total performing troubled debt restructurings              
 
2,459

 
1,222

 
1,515

 
1,348

 
988

Total impaired assets, excluding ASC 310-30 loans
 
$
13,736

 
$
15,922

 
$
16,807

 
$
3,056

 
$
3,187

Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing
 
$
259

 
$
440

 
$
377

 
$
883

 
$
980

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(1) 
Nonaccrual loans include nonperforming troubled debt restructurings of $8.3 million, $6.4 million, $5.8 million, $564 thousand and $636 thousand, at the respective dates indicated above.
During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded $190 thousand and $50 thousand, respectively, of interest income on nonaccrual loans and performing TDRs.
In addition to nonperforming and impaired assets, the Company had purchased credit impaired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 which amounted to $9.5 million, $9.7 million, $11.6 million, $17.6 million and $24.9 million at the respective dates indicated in the table above.
Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level we believe is sufficient to absorb probable losses in our loan portfolio given the conditions at the time. Management determines the adequacy of the allowance based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other factors. These evaluations are inherently subjective as they require management to make material estimates, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by actual charge-offs, net of recoveries.
Purchased Loans
The allowance for loan losses on purchased loans is based on credit deterioration subsequent to the acquisition date. In accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations, there was no allowance brought forward on any of the acquired loans as any credit deterioration evident in the loans was included in the determination of the fair value of the loans at the acquisition date. For purchased credit impaired loans, accounted for under ASC 310-30, management establishes an allowance for credit deterioration subsequent to the date of acquisition by re-estimating expected cash flows on a semi-annual basis with any decline in expected cash flows recorded as provision for loan losses. Impairment is measured as the excess of the recorded investment in a loan over the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the pre-impairment accounting yield of the loan. For increases in cash flows expected to be collected, we first reverse any previously recorded allowance for loan losses, then adjust the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the loan's remaining life. These cash flow evaluations are inherently subjective as they require material estimates, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. For non-purchased credit impaired loans acquired in our acquisitions that are accounted for under ASC 310-20, the historical loss estimates are based on the historical losses experienced since acquisition. We record an allowance for loan losses only when the calculated amount exceeds the discount remaining from acquisition that was established for the similar period covered in the allowance for loan loss calculation. For all other purchased loans, the

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allowance is calculated in accordance with the methods used to calculate the allowance for loan losses for originated loans, as described below.
Originated Loans
The allowance for loan losses represents management's assessment of probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses consists of specific components, based on individual evaluation of certain loans, and general components for homogeneous pools of loans with similar risk characteristics.
Impaired loans include loans placed on nonaccrual status and troubled debt restructurings. Loans are considered impaired when based on current information and events it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreements. When determining if we will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, we consider the borrower's overall financial condition, resources and payment record, support from guarantors, and the realizable value of any collateral. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
All impaired loans are identified to be individually evaluated for impairment. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the discounted expected future cash flows or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is collateral dependent.
The allowance for our nonimpaired loans, which includes commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans that are not individually evaluated for impairment, begins with a process of estimating the probable incurred losses in the portfolio. These estimates are established based on our internal credit risk ratings and historical loss data. Internal credit risk ratings are assigned to each business loan at the time of approval and are subjected to subsequent periodic reviews by senior management, at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of a circumstance that affects the credit risk of the loan.
As our operating history is limited and we have grown rapidly, the historical loss estimates for loans prior to 2017 were based primarily on the actual historical loss experienced by our peer banks combined with a small factor representing our own loss history. Starting in 2017, the Company modified its methodology on historical loss analysis to incorporate and fully rely on the Bank's own historical loss data, which did not have a material impact. The historical loss estimates are established by loan type including commercial and industrial and commercial real estate. In addition, consideration is given to borrower rating migration experience and trends, industry concentrations and conditions, changes in collateral values of properties securing loans and trends with respect to past due and nonaccrual amounts.
















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The following table presents, by loan type, the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods presented.
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
11,506

 
$
11,239

 
$
11,713

 
$
11,089

Loan charge-offs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Commercial real estate
 
(101
)
 

 
(112
)
 

Commercial and industrial
 
(5
)
 
(10
)
 
(758
)
 
(101
)
Residential real estate
 

 
(69
)
 
(47
)
 
(83
)
Consumer
 
(8
)
 

 
(15
)
 

Total loan charge-offs
 
(114
)
 
(79
)
 
(932
)
 
(184
)
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 

 
11

 
2

 
14

Commercial and industrial
 
769

 
132

 
806

 
162

Residential real estate
 
14

 
32

 
32

 
55

Consumer
 

 
1

 

 
2

Total loan recoveries
 
783

 
176

 
840

 
233

Net (charge-offs)/recoveries
 
669

 
97

 
(92
)
 
49

Provision for loan losses
 
(710
)
 
68

 
(156
)
 
266

Balance at end of period
 
$
11,465

 
$
11,404

 
$
11,465

 
$
11,404

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of period-end loans
 
1.10

 
1.22

 
1.10

 
1.22

Net charge-offs/(recoveries) to average loans
 
(0.26
)
 
(0.04
)
 
0.02

 
(0.01
)
Our allowance for loan losses was $11.5 million, or 1.1% of loans, at June 30, 2018 compared to $11.7 million, or 1.1% of loans at December 31, 2017 and $11.4 million, or 1.2% of loans, at June 30, 2017. The $248 thousand decrease in the allowance for loan losses during the six months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily due to $475 thousand decrease in specific reserves related to impaired loans and a $96 thousand decrease in reserves related to purchased credit impaired loans, partially offset by a $323 thousand increase in general reserves related to net loan growth.
















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The following table presents, by loan type, the allocation of the allowance for loan losses for the dates presented.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Allocated
Allowance
 
Percentage of loans in each category
to total loans
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

Balance at end of period applicable to:
 
 
 
 

Commercial real estate
 
$
5,060

 
51.1
%
Commercial and industrial
 
5,423

 
34.7
%
Residential real estate
 
977

 
14.1
%
Consumer
 
5

 
0.1
%
Total loans
 
$
11,465

 
100.0
%
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of period applicable to:
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
4,852

 
49.4
%
Commercial and industrial
 
5,903

 
36.5
%
Residential real estate
 
950

 
14.0
%
Consumer
 
8

 
0.1
%
Total loans
 
$
11,713

 
100.0
%
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of period applicable to:
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
4,124

 
51.5
%
Commercial and industrial
 
5,932

 
35.9
%
Residential real estate
 
1,030

 
12.5
%
Consumer
 
3

 
0.1
%
Total loans
 
$
11,089

 
100.0
%
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of period applicable to:
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
3,299

 
50.9
%
Commercial and industrial
 
3,256

 
33.5
%
Residential real estate
 
1,307

 
15.4
%
Consumer
 
28

 
0.2
%
Total loans
 
$
7,890

 
100.0
%
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of period applicable to:
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,404

 
47.6
%
Commercial and industrial
 
1,930

 
36.0
%
Residential real estate
 
1,218

 
16.2
%
Consumer
 
37

 
0.2
%
Total loans
 
$
5,589

 
100.0
%
Deposits
Total deposits were $1.07 billion at June 30, 2018 and $1.12 billion at December 31, 2017, representing 90.3% and 93.9% of total liabilities at each date, respectively. The decrease in deposits of $55.2 million was due to decreases of $41.8 million in money market and savings deposits, $10.3 million in demand deposits, and $3.1 million in time deposits. Our average interest-bearing deposit costs were 119 basis points and 82 basis points for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase in interest-bearing deposit costs between the two periods was impacted by the changing mix of deposit types, as well as by the increase in overnight market rates, as measured by the targeted federal funds rate. The federal fund rate targets rose 75 basis points during 2017 and 50 basis points during the six months ended June 30, 2018, with additional increases expected, subject to economic conditions.
Brokered deposits.    Brokered deposits are marketed through national brokerage firms to their customers in $1,000 increments. For these brokered deposits, detailed records of owners are maintained by the Depository Trust Company under the name of CEDE & Co. This relationship provides a large source of deposits for the Bank. Due to the competitive nature of the

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brokered deposit market, brokered deposits tend to bear higher rates of interest than non-brokered deposits. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Bank had approximately $121.1 million and $87.8 million in brokered deposits, respectively.
Included in the brokered deposits total at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $1.8 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) customer deposit accounts. CDARS customer deposit accounts are similar to other deposit accounts on the Company's books, except that the total deposit amount exceeds the FDIC deposit insurance maximum, and that the CDARS service places the excess funds above the insurance maximum into deposit accounts issued by other banks in the CDARS service, who may be placing their excess deposits above the insurance maximum back with the Bank.
Management understands the importance of core deposits as a stable source of funding and may periodically implement various deposit promotion strategies to encourage core deposit growth, including recent promotions for time deposits, demand deposits and money market deposits. For periods of rising interest rates, management has modeled the aggregate yields for non-maturity deposits and time deposits to increase at a slower pace than the increase in underlying market rates, which results in net interest margin expansion and projections of an increase in net interest income.
The following tables set forth the distribution of average deposits by account type for the periods indicated below.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Balance
 
Percent
 
Average
Rate
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
$
306,547

 
28.0
%
 
%
Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
64,394

 
5.9

 
0.30

Money market and savings deposits
 
276,496

 
25.3

 
0.98

Time deposits
 
445,894

 
40.8

 
1.58

Total deposits
 
$
1,093,331

 
100.0
%
 
0.91
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Balance
 
Percent
 
Average
Rate
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
$
302,635

 
27.7
%
 
%
Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
63,950

 
5.9

 
0.31

Money market and savings deposits
 
275,105

 
25.1

 
0.90

Time deposits
 
451,195

 
41.3

 
1.49

Total deposits
 
$
1,092,885

 
100.0
%
 
0.86
%
The following table shows the contractual maturity of time deposits, including CDARs and IRA deposits and other brokered funds, of $100 thousand and over that were outstanding as of the date presented.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2018
Maturing in:
 
 

3 months or less
 
$
51,072

3 months to 6 months
 
57,481

6 months to 1 year
 
123,525

1 year or greater
 
31,228

Total
 
$
263,306

Borrowings
Total debt outstanding at June 30, 2018 was $101.5 million, an increase of $38.8 million from $62.7 million at December 31, 2017. The increase in total borrowings was primarily due to an increase of $30.0 million in FHLB advances and $8.3 million in securities sold under repurchase agreements.
At June 30, 2018, FHLB advances were secured by a blanket lien on $349.3 million of real estate-related loans, and repurchase agreements were secured by securities with a fair value of $11.4 million. At December 31, 2017, FHLB advances

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were secured by a blanket lien on $316.5 million of real estate-related loans, and repurchase agreements were secured by securities with a fair value of $2.5 million.
As of June 30, 2018, the Company had $15.0 million of subordinated notes outstanding, and debt issuance costs of $133 thousand related to these subordinated notes. The notes bear a fixed interest rate of 6.375% per annum, payable semi-annually through December 15, 2020. The notes will bear a floating interest rate of three-month LIBOR plus 477 basis points payable quarterly after December 15, 2020 through maturity. The notes mature December 15, 2025, and the Company has the option to redeem or prepay any or all of the subordinated notes without premium or penalty any time after December 15, 2020 or at any time in the event of certain changes that affect the deductibility of interest for tax purposes or the treatment of the notes as Tier 2 Capital.
Selected financial information pertaining to the components of our short-term borrowings for the periods and as of the dates indicated is as follows:
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
FHLB Line of Credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average daily balance
 
$
3,866

 
$

 
$
4,624

 
$
3,516

Weighted-average rate
 
2.13
%
 
%
 
1.95
%
 
0.90
%
Amount outstanding at period end
 
$
41

 
$

 
$
41

 
$

Maximum month-end balance
 
$
29,827

 
$

 
$
29,827

 
$
38,781

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Average daily balance
 
$
2,121

 
$
599

 
$
1,662

 
$
856

Weighted-average rate
 
2.07
%
 
0.30
%
 
2.07
%
 
0.30
%
Amount outstanding at period end
 
$
10,073

 
$
504

 
$
10,073

 
$
504

Maximum month-end balance
 
$
10,507

 
$
553

 
$
10,934

 
$
1,085

FHLB Advances
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average daily balance
 
$
31,099

 
$
31,714

 
$
34,889

 
$
12,429

Weighted-average rate
 
1.29
%
 
0.97
%
 
1.41
%
 
0.82
%
Amount outstanding at period end
 
$
65,000

 
$
80,000

 
$
65,000

 
$
80,000

Maximum month-end balance
 
$
65,000

 
$
80,000

 
$
65,000

 
$
120,000


Capital Resources

Shareholders' equity is influenced primarily by earnings, dividends, sales of common stock and changes in accumulated other comprehensive income caused primarily by fluctuations in unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, on available for sale securities.
    
Shareholders' equity increased $35.5 million to $143.4 million at June 30, 2018 as compared to $108.0 million at December 31, 2017. The increase in shareholders' equity was primarily impacted by the issuance of 1,150,765 shares of common stock in our initial public offering, which resulted in net proceeds of $29.0 million, as well as $7.2 million of net income generated during the six months ended June 30, 2018. These increases in shareholders' equity were partially offset by a $2.2 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive losses due to increases in unrealized losses on available for sale securities.

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The following table summarizes the changes in our shareholders' equity for the periods indicated below:
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
110,523

 
$
99,599

 
$
107,960

 
$
96,571

Net income
 
4,012

 
3,321

 
7,180

 
6,073

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(208
)
 
1,034

 
(2,188
)
 
1,113

Initial public offering of 1,150,765 shares of common stock, net of issuance costs
 
29,030

 

 
29,030

 

Dividend payment of $0.03 share
 
(197
)
 

 
(197
)
 

Exercise of stock options
 
65

 
77

 
1,257

 
151

Stock-based compensation expense
 
220

 
175

 
403

 
298

Balance at end of period
 
$
143,445

 
$
104,206

 
$
143,445

 
$
104,206

We strive to maintain an adequate capital base to support our activities in a safe and sound manner while at the same time attempting to maximize shareholder value. We assess capital adequacy against the risk inherent in our balance sheet, recognizing that unexpected loss is the common denominator of risk and that common equity has the greatest capacity to absorb unexpected loss.
We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements both at the Company and at the Bank level. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements could result in certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have an adverse material effect on our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting policies. We have consistently maintained regulatory capital ratios at or above the well-capitalized standards.
During the first quarter of 2015, regulations implementing the Basel III regulatory capital framework and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act became effective, certain provisions of which are subject to a multi-year phase-in period. These rules modified the calculation of the various capital ratios, added a new ratio, common equity tier 1, and revised the adequately and well capitalized thresholds. When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the rules will require the Company to maintain a capital conservation buffer of common equity capital that exceeds by more than 2.5% the minimum risk-weighted assets ratios. The capital conservation buffer requirement was 1.875% as of June 30, 2018 and 1.25% as of December 31, 2017, which is reflected in the table below.
At June 30, 2018, the Company and the Bank met all the capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject.

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The summary below compares the actual capital ratios with the minimum quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy:
 
 
Capital
Adequacy
Regulatory
Requirement
 
Capital
Adequacy
Regulatory
Requirement +
Capital
Conservation
Buffer(1)
 
Well
Capitalized
Regulatory
Requirement
 
Actual
Capital
Ratio
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total risk-based capital
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consolidated
 
8.00
%
 
9.88
%
 
10.00
%
 
14.44
%
Level One Bank
 
8.00
%
 
9.88
%
 
10.00
%
 
13.38
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Consolidated
 
6.00
%
 
7.88
%
 
8.00
%
 
12.11
%
Level One Bank
 
6.00
%
 
7.88
%
 
8.00
%
 
12.36
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Consolidated
 
4.50
%
 
6.38
%
 
6.50
%
 
12.11
%
Level One Bank
 
4.50
%
 
6.38
%
 
6.50
%
 
12.36
%
Tier 1 leverage ratio
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Consolidated
 
4.00
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.00
%
 
10.60
%
Level One Bank
 
4.00
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.00
%
 
10.83
%
December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total risk-based capital
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consolidated
 
8.00
%
 
9.25
%
 
10.00
%
 
11.55
%
Level One Bank
 
8.00
%
 
9.25
%
 
10.00
%
 
11.37
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Consolidated
 
6.00
%
 
7.25
%
 
8.00
%
 
9.10
%
Level One Bank
 
6.00
%
 
7.25
%
 
8.00
%
 
10.29
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Consolidated
 
4.50
%
 
5.75
%
 
6.50
%
 
9.10
%
Level One Bank
 
4.50
%
 
5.75
%
 
6.50
%
 
10.29
%
Tier 1 leverage ratio
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Consolidated
 
4.00
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.00
%
 
7.92
%
Level One Bank
 
4.00
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.00
%
 
8.96
%
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1) 
Reflects the capital conservation buffer of 1.875% and 1.25% applicable during 2018 and 2017, respectively.










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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, the Company offers a variety of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include outstanding commitments to extend credit, credit lines, commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit. These are agreements to provide credit, as long as conditions established in the contract are met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used. Off-balance sheet risk to credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies used for loans are used to make such commitments, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment.
We enter into forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from our commitments to fund the loans. These commitments to fund mortgage loans (interest rate lock commitments) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors are considered derivatives.
We maintain an allowance to cover probable losses inherent in our financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. At June 30, 2018, the allowance for off-balance sheet risk was $19 thousand, and included in "Other liabilities" on our consolidated balance sheets.
A summary of the contractual amounts of our exposure to off-balance sheet risk is as follows.
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Fixed Rate
 
Variable Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Variable Rate
Commitments to make loans
 
$
19,411

 
$
775

 
$
5,041

 
$
8,837

Unused lines of credit
 
9,418

 
221,743

 
12,407

 
189,787

Unused standby letters of credit
 
4,374

 
182

 
3,584

 
1,411

Of the total unused lines of credit of $231.2 million at June 30, 2018, $40.7 million was comprised of undisbursed construction loan commitments. The Company expects to have sufficient access to liquidity to fund its off-balance sheet commitments.
Liquidity
Liquidity management is the process by which we manage the flow of funds necessary to meet our financial commitments on a timely basis and at a reasonable cost and to take advantage of earnings enhancement opportunities. These financial commitments include withdrawals by depositors, credit commitments to borrowers, expenses of our operations, and capital expenditures. Liquidity is monitored and closely managed by the Bank's Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), a group of senior officers from the finance, enterprise risk management, treasury, and lending areas, as well as two Board members. It is ALCO's responsibility to ensure we have the necessary level of funds available for normal operations as well as maintain a contingency funding policy to ensure that potential liquidity stress events are planned for, quickly identified, and management has plans in place to respond. ALCO has created policies which establish limits and require measurements to monitor liquidity trends, including modeling and management reporting that identifies the amounts and costs of all available funding sources. In addition, we have implemented modeling software that projects cash flows from the balance sheet under a broad range of potential scenarios, including severe changes in the economic environment.
At June 30, 2018, we had liquid assets of $188.9 million, compared to $178.1 million at December 31, 2017. Liquid assets include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits with banks and unencumbered securities available-for-sale.
The Bank is a member of the FHLB, which provides short- and long-term funding to its members through advances collateralized by real estate-related assets and other select collateral, most typically in the form of debt securities. The actual borrowing capacity is contingent on the amount of collateral available to be pledged to the FHLB. As of June 30, 2018, we had $75.0 million of outstanding borrowings from the FHLB. The advances were secured by a blanket lien on $349.3 million of real estate-related loans as of June 30, 2018. Based on this collateral and the Company's holdings of FHLB stock, the Company is eligible to borrow up to an additional $109.5 million. In addition, the Bank can borrow up to $117.0 million through the unsecured lines of credit it has established with nine other banks, as well as $5.0 million through a secured line with the Federal Reserve Bank.

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We also maintain relationships with correspondent banks which could provide funds on short notice, if needed. In addition, because the Bank is "well capitalized," it can accept wholesale deposits up to approximately $528.6 million based on current policy limits. Management believed that we had adequate resources to fund all of our commitments as of June 30, 2018.
The following liquidity ratios compare certain assets and liabilities to total deposits or total assets.
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Investment securities available-for-sale to total assets
 
14.82
%
 
11.60
%
Loans to total deposits
 
98.18
%
 
92.37
%
Interest-earning assets to total assets
 
96.42
%
 
95.80
%
Interest-bearing deposits to total deposits
 
69.94
%
 
71.00
%

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates. Interest-rate risk is the risk to earnings and equity value arising from changes in market interest rates and arises in the normal course of business to the extent that there is a divergence between the amount of our interest-earning assets and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities that are prepaid/withdrawn, re-price, or mature in specified periods. We seek to achieve consistent growth in net interest income and equity while managing volatility arising from shifts in market interest rates. ALCO oversees market risk management, monitoring risk measures, limits, and policy guidelines for managing the amount of interest-rate risk and its effect on net interest income and capital. Our Board of Directors approves policy limits with respect to interest rate risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk management is an active process that encompasses monitoring loan and deposit flows complemented by investment and funding activities. Effective interest rate risk management begins with understanding the dynamic characteristics of assets and liabilities and determining the appropriate interest rate risk position given business activities, management objectives, market expectations and ALCO policy limits and guidelines.
Interest rate risk can come in a variety of forms, including repricing risk, basis risk, yield curve risk and option risk. Repricing risk is the risk of adverse consequences from a change in interest rates that arises because of differences in the timing of when those interest rate changes impact our assets and liabilities. Basis risk is the risk of adverse consequence resulting from unequal change in the spread between two or more rates for different instruments with the same maturity. Yield curve risk is the risk of adverse consequence resulting from unequal changes in the spread between two or more rates for different maturities for the same or different instruments. Option risk in financial instruments arises from embedded options such as options provided to borrowers to make unscheduled loan prepayments, options provided to debt issuers to exercise call options prior to maturity, and depositor options to make withdrawals and early redemptions.
We regularly review our exposure to changes in interest rates. Among the factors we consider are changes in the mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, interest rate spreads and repricing periods. ALCO reviews, on at least a quarterly basis, our interest rate risk position.
The interest-rate risk position is measured and monitored at the Bank using net interest income simulation models and economic value of equity sensitivity analysis that capture both short-term and long-term interest-rate risk exposure.
Modeling the sensitivity of net interest income and the economic value of equity to changes in market interest rates is highly dependent on numerous assumptions incorporated into the modeling process. The models used for these measurements rely on estimates of the potential impact that changes in interest rates may have on the value and prepayment speeds on all components of our loan portfolio, investment portfolio, as well as embedded options and cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Balance sheet growth assumptions are also included in the simulation modeling process. The analysis provides a framework as to what our overall sensitivity position is as of our most recent reported position and the impact that potential changes in interest rates may have on net interest income and the economic value of our equity.
Net interest income simulation involves forecasting net interest income under a variety of interest rate scenarios including instantaneous shocks.
The estimated impact on our net interest income as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, assuming immediate parallel moves in interest rates is presented in the table below.
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Change in rates
Following 12 months
 
Following 24 months
 
Following 12 months
 
Following 24 months
+400 basis points
8.5
 %
 
8.1
 %
 
14.3
 %
 
13.7
 %
+300 basis points
7.0
 %
 
7.0
 %
 
11.7
 %
 
11.4
 %
+200 basis points
5.2
 %
 
5.3
 %
 
8.5
 %
 
8.5
 %
+100 basis points
2.8
 %
 
3.0
 %
 
4.7
 %
 
4.8
 %
-100 basis points
(1.7
)%
 
(1.5
)%
 
(4.9
)%
 
(5.4
)%

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Management strategies may impact future reporting periods, as our actual results may differ from simulated results due to the timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes, the difference between actual experience, and the characteristics assumed, as well as changes in market conditions. Market-based prepayment speeds are factored into the analysis for loan and securities portfolios. Rate sensitivity for transactional deposit accounts is modeled based on both historical experience and external industry studies.
We use economic value of equity sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of interest rate changes on long-term cash flows, income, and capital. Economic value of equity is based on discounting the cash flows for all balance sheet instruments under different interest rate scenarios. Deposit premiums are based on external industry studies and utilizing historical experience.
The table below presents the change in our economic value of equity as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, assuming immediate parallel shifts in interest rates.
Change in rates
June 30, 2018

 
December 31, 2017
+400 basis points
(37.1
)%
 
(34.6
)%
+300 basis points
(27.8
)%
 
(25.6
)%
+200 basis points
(18.1
)%
 
(16.5
)%
+100 basis points
(8.5
)%
 
(7.4
)%
-100 basis points
8.6
 %
 
7.3
 %



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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Company’s management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that date to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its President and Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the normal course of business, we are named or threatened to be named as a defendant in various lawsuits, none of which we expect to have a material effect on the Company. However, given the nature, scope and complexity of the extensive legal and regulatory landscape applicable to our business (including laws and regulations governing consumer protection, fair lending, fair labor, privacy, information security, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism), we, like all banking organizations, are subject to heightened legal and regulatory compliance and litigation risk. There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which we or any of our subsidiaries is a party or to which our property is the subject.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the “Risk Factors” section included in the Form S-1, as amended, filed with the SEC on April 12, 2018.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities
On April 24, 2018, the Company sold 1,150,765 shares of common stock in its initial public offering, including 180,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares. All of the shares were sold pursuant to our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-223866), which was declared effective by the SEC on April 19, 2018. Our common stock is currently traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “LEVL”.
There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from our initial public offering as described in our prospectus filed with the SEC on April 20, 2018 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act. On April 25, 2018, the Company contributed $20.0 million of the net proceeds of the initial public offering to the Bank.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
 
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
10.1
 
 
 
 
10.2
 
 
 
 
10.3
 
 
 
 
10.4
 
 
 
 
10.5
 
 
 
 
10.6
 
 
 
 
31.1
 
 
 
 
31.2
 
 
 
 
32.1
 
 
 
 
32.2
 
 
 
 
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Financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018, formatted in XBRL interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Level One Bancorp, Inc.
 
 
 
 
Date: August 10, 2018
By:
/s/
Patrick J. Fehring
 
 
 
Patrick J. Fehring
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
(principal executive officer)
 
 
 
 
Date: August 10, 2018
By:
/s/
David C. Walker
 
 
 
David C. Walker
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(principal financial officer)



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