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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
  For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018

 

OR

 

[  ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
  For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

 

Commission File No. 000-55005

 

Sunnyside Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   46-3001280

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

     
56 Main Street, Irvington, New York   10533
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   Zip Code

 

(914) 591-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

N/A

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

 

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

YES [X] NO [  ]

 

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

YES [X] NO [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, 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 [  ]   Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]   Smaller reporting company [X]

 

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

YES [  ] NO [X]

 

As of November 13, 2018, 793,500 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 
 

 

Sunnyside Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

 

Index

 

    Page
Part I. Financial Information
     
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  
     
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 2018 (unaudited) and December 31, 2017 (audited)

1

     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)

2 – 3

     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)

4 – 5

     
  Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (unaudited)

6

     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)

7

     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

8 – 27

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

28 – 32

     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 32
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 32
     
Part II. Other Information
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 33
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 33
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 33
     
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 33
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 33
     
Item 5. Other Information 33
     
Item 6. Exhibits 33
     
  Signature Page 34

 

 
 

 

Part I. – Financial Information

 

Item 1.Financial Statements

 

SUNNYSIDE BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed CONSOLIDATED Statements of Financial Condition

 

   September 30, 2018   December 31, 2017 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Assets          
           
Cash and cash equivalents  $709,309   $1,229,036 
Securities held to maturity, net; approximate fair value of $619,000 (September 30, 2018) and $672,000 (December 31, 2017)   629,693    656,838 
Securities available for sale   32,270,488    29,175,525 
Loans receivable, net   42,853,785    48,798,072 
Premises and equipment, net   1,135,723    1,229,457 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and other stock, at cost   373,500    166,800 
Accrued interest receivable   509,734    490,239 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   2,304,205    2,258,324 
Deferred income taxes   830,235    682,438 
Other assets   213,936    248,268 
           
Total assets  $81,830,608   $84,934,997 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
           
Liabilities:          
Deposits  $65,551,482   $72,558,814 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of New York   4,700,000    - 
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance   277,392    482,024 
Other liabilities   493,530    618,646 
           
Total liabilities   71,022,404    73,659,484 
           
Commitments and contingencies   -    - 
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
Serial preferred stock; par value $.01, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued   -    - 
Common stock; par value $.01, 30,000,000 shares authorized and 793,500 shares issued   7,935    7,935 
Additional paid-in capital   7,056,898    7,030,530 
Unallocated common stock held by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan   (436,954)   (444,394)
Retained earnings   6,207,522    6,152,648 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)   (2,027,197)   (1,471,206)
           
Total stockholders’ equity   10,808,204    11,275,513 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $81,830,608   $84,934,997 

 

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

 

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Sunnyside BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed CONSOLIDATED Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
         
Interest and dividend income:          
Loans  $491,084   $540,790 
Investment securities   16,383    14,402 
Mortgage-backed securities   145,366    123,281 
Federal funds sold and other earning assets   2,765    4,690 
           
Total interest and dividend income   655,598    683,163 
           
Interest expense:          
Deposits   66,306    57,670 
Borrowings   5,555    2,948 
           
Total interest expense   71,861    60,618 
           
Net interest income   583,737    622,545 
           
Provision for loan losses   -    10,077 
           
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   583,737    612,468 
           
Non-interest income:          
Fees and service charges   28,760    25,145 
Income on bank owned life insurance   15,374    14,980 
           
Total non-interest income   44,134    40,125 
           
Non-interest expense:          
Compensation and benefits   302,518    334,514 
Occupancy and equipment, net   70,786    69,721 
Data processing service fees   73,009    71,704 
Professional fees   129,142    100,162 
Federal deposit insurance premiums   5,203    6,251 
Advertising and promotion   7,284    14,457 
Other   41,465    51,330 
           
Total non-interest expense   629,407    648,139 
           
Income before income taxes (benefit)   (1,536)   4,454 
           
Income tax (benefit)   (624)   (1,423)
           
Net income (loss)  $(912)  $5,877 
           
Basic and diluted income per share  $-   $0.01 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted   750,537    748,317 

 

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

 

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Sunnyside BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed CONSOLIDATED Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
         
Interest and dividend income:          
Loans  $1,512,650   $1,582,026 
Investment securities   46,879    53,151 
Mortgage-backed securities   431,457    383,131 
Federal funds sold and other earning assets   10,074    21,320 
           
Total interest and dividend income   2,001,060    2,039,628 
           
Interest expense:          
Deposits   196,167    167,353 
Borrowings   6,568    15,466 
           
Total interest expense   202,735    182,819 
           
Net interest income   1,798,325    1,856,809 
           
Provision for loan losses   -    15,643 
           
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   1,798,325    1,841,166 
           
Non-interest income:          
Fees and service charges   83,113    78,705 
Net gain on sale of securities   -    34,373 
Net gain on sale of loans   -    60,158 
Income on bank owned life insurance   45,881    45,104 
           
Total non-interest income   128,994    218,340 
           
Non-interest expense:          
Compensation and benefits   938,180    1,050,619 
Occupancy and equipment, net   208,774    227,808 
Data processing service fees   222,162    220,608 
Professional fees   320,939    306,271 
Federal deposit insurance premiums   16,595    18,623 
Advertising and promotion   23,767    37,064 
Other   127,926    146,697 
           
Total non-interest expense   1,858,343    2,007,690 
           
Income before income taxes   68,976    51,816 
           
Income taxes   14,102    8,134 
           
Net income  $54,874   $43,682 
           
Basic and diluted income per share  $0.07   $0.06 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted   749,987    747,767 

 

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

 

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Sunnyside BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
         
Net income (loss)  $(912)  $5,877 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:          
Defined benefit pension plans          
Amortization of loss included in net periodic plan cost   12,102    12,969 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:          
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period   (225,589)   74,456 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax   (213,487)   87,425 
           
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)   (44,832)   30,089 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax   (168,655)   57,336 
           
Comprehensive income (loss)  $(169,567)  $63,213 

 

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

 

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Sunnyside BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
         
Net income  $54,874   $43,682 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:          
Defined benefit pension plans          
Amortization of loss included in net periodic plan cost   36,306    38,907 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:          
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period   (740,094)   481,768 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax   (703,788)   520,675 
           
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)   (147,797)   173,492 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax   (555,991)   347,183 
           
Comprehensive income (loss)  $(501,117)  $390,865 

 

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

 

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SUNNYSIDE BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

  

                   Accumulated     
       Additional   Unallocated       Other     
   Common   Paid-in   Common Stock   Retained   Comprehensive   Total 
   Stock   Capital   Held by ESOP   Earnings   Income (Loss)   Equity 
                         
Balance at December 31, 2017  $7,935   $7,030,530   $(444,394)  $6,152,648   $(1,471,206)  $11,275,513 
                               
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018   -    -    -    54,874    -    54,874 
                               
Purchase of shares for the ESOP   -    -    (15,486)   -    -    (15,486)
                               
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released   -    9,830    22,926    -    -    32,756 
                               
Restricted stock awards earned   -    16,538    -    -    -    16,538 
                               
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax   -    -    -    -    (555,991)   (555,991)
                               
Balance at September 30, 2018  $7,935   $7,056,898   $(436,954)  $6,207,522   $(2,027,197)  $10,808,204 

 

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

 

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Sunnyside BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed cONSOLIDATED StatementS of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $54,874   $43,682 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation expense   102,434    101,835 
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, net   126,504    180,486 
Amortization of deferred loan fees and costs, net   67,674    29,153 
Net gain on sales of securities   -    (34,373)
Net gain on sales of loans   -    (60,158)
Provision for loan losses   -    15,643 
Increase in accrued interest receivable   (19,495)   (71,675)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance   (45,881)   (45,104)
Amortization of stock compensation plans   49,294    38,561 
Net decrease (increase) in other assets   34,332    148,577 
Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities   (88,810)   (292,406)
           
Net cash provided by operating activities   280,926    54,221 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchases of securities available for sale   (8,573,949)   (10,592,764)
Repayments and maturities of securities held to maturity   26,365    238,351 
Repayments and maturities of securities available for sale   4,613,168    11,558,430 
Proceeds from sales/calls of securities held to maturity   -    3,091,223 
Loans purchased   -    (5,914,015)
Proceeds from sales of loans   -    942,866 
Loan principal repayments, net of originations   5,876,613    3,058,106 
Purchases of bank premises and equipment   (8,700)   (29,001)
(Purchase) redemption of FHLB stock   (206,700)   165,400 
           
Net cash provided by investing activities   1,726,797    2,518,596 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Net decrease in deposits   (7,007,332)   (602,308)
Net decrease in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance   (204,632)   (355,608)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings   4,700,000    (3,000,000)
Purchase of stock for ESOP   (15,486)   - 
           
Net cash used in financing activities   (2,527,450)   (3,957,916)
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (519,727)   (1,385,099)
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   1,229,036    2,923,442 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $709,309   $1,538,343 
           
Supplemental Information:          
           
Cash paid for:          
Interest  $200,789   $183,755 
Income taxes (refunds received), net  $18,958   $- 

 

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

 

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Sunnyside BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY

Form 10-Q

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a description of the more significant policies used in the presentation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Sunnyside Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary, (collectively, the “Company”).

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements are comprised of the accounts of Sunnyside Bancorp. Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan Association of Irvington (“Sunnyside Federal” or the “Association”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Business

 

Sunnyside Federal is a community-oriented savings institution whose primary business is accepting deposits from customers within its market area (Westchester County, New York) and investing those funds in mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residences and in mortgage-backed and other securities. To a significantly lesser extent, funds are invested in multi-family and commercial mortgage loans, commercial loans, and consumer loans. Customer deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. As a federally-chartered savings association, Sunnyside Federal’s primary regulator is the Office of the Controller of the Currency (the “OCC”).

 

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q, and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. However, such information presented reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of the Company’s management, necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim period.

 

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ended December 31, 2018, or any other future interim period. The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2017 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of reporting cash flows, the Company considers all cash and amounts due from depository institutions and interest-bearing deposits in other depository institutions with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

Securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity securities and reported at amortized cost. Securities classified as available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized holding gains or losses reported in a separate component of retained earnings. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had no securities classified as held for trading.

 

The Company conducts a periodic review and evaluation of the securities portfolio to determine if a decline in the fair value of any security below its cost basis is other-than-temporary. The evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment considers the duration and severity of the impairment, the Company’s intent and ability to hold the securities and assessments of the reason for the decline in value and the likelihood of a near-term recovery. If such a decline is deemed other-than-temporary, the security is written down to a new cost basis and the resulting loss is charged to income as a component of non-interest expense.

 

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)

 

Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cont’d)

 

Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized by use of the level-yield method, over the life of the individual securities. Gain or loss on sales of securities is based upon the specific identification method.

 

Loans Receivable

 

Loans receivable are stated at unpaid principal balances less the allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan fees.

 

Recognition of interest on the accrual method is generally discontinued when interest or principal payments are ninety days or more in arrears, or when other factors indicate that the collection of such amounts is doubtful. At that time, a loan is placed on a nonaccrual status, and all previously accrued and uncollected interest is reversed against interest income in the current period. Interest on such loans, if appropriate, is recognized as income when payments are received. A loan is returned to an accrual status when factors indicating doubtful collectibility no longer exist.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

An allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level, to the best of management’s knowledge, to cover all known and inherent losses in the portfolio that are both probable and reasonable to estimate. Management of the Company, in determining the provision for loan losses considers the risks inherent in its loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of its loan activities, along with the general economic and real estate market conditions. The Company utilizes a two tier approach: (1) identification of problem loans and establishment of specific loss allowances on such loans; and (2) establishment of general valuation allowances on the remainder of its loan portfolio. The Company maintains a loan review system which allows for a periodic review of its loan portfolio and the early identification of potential problem loans. Such system takes into consideration, among other things, delinquency status, size of loans, type of collateral and financial condition of the borrowers. Specific loan losses are established for identified loans based on a review of such information and appraisals of the underlying collateral. General loan losses are based upon a combination of factors including, but not limited to, actual loan loss experience, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, and management’s judgment. Although management believes that adequate specific and general loan loss allowances are established, actual losses are dependent upon future events and, as such, further additions to the level of specific and general loan loss allowances may be necessary.

 

A loan evaluated for impairment is deemed to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. An insignificant payment delay, which is defined as up to ninety days by the Company, will not cause a loan to be classified as impaired. A loan is not impaired during a period of delay in payment if the Company expects to collect all amounts due, including interest accrued at the contractual interest rate for the period of delay. The amount of loan impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. All loans identified as impaired are evaluated independently. The Company does not aggregate such loans for evaluation purposes. Payments received on impaired loans are applied first to accrued interest receivable and then to principal.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock

 

As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”), the Company is required to acquire and hold shares of FHLB Class B stock. The holding requirement varies based on the Company’s activities, primarily its outstanding borrowings, with the FHLB. The investment in FHLB stock is carried at cost. The Company conducts a periodic review and evaluation of its FHLB stock to determine if any impairment exists.

 

Premises and Equipment

 

Premises and equipment are comprised of land, building, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation charges are computed on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

 

  Building and improvements 5 to 40 years
  Furniture, fixtures and equipment 2 to 10 years

 

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)

 

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

 

Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) is accounted for in accordance with FASB guidance. The cash surrender value of BOLI is recorded on the statement of financial condition as an asset and the change in the cash surrender value is recorded as non-interest income. The amount by which any death benefits received exceeds a policy’s cash surrender value is recorded in non-interest income at the time of receipt. A liability is also recorded on the statement of financial condition for postretirement death benefits provided by the split-dollar endorsement policy. A corresponding expense is recorded in non-interest expense for the accrual of benefits over the period during which employees provide services to earn the benefits.

 

Income Taxes

 

Federal and state income taxes have been provided on the basis of reported income. The amounts reflected on the tax return differ from these provisions due principally to temporary differences in the reporting of certain items for financial reporting and income tax reporting purposes. The tax effect of these temporary differences is accounted as deferred taxes applicable to future periods. Deferred income tax expense or benefit is determined by recognizing deferred tax assets and liabilities for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period that includes the enactment date. The realization of deferred tax assets is assessed and a valuation allowance provided, when necessary, for that portion of the asset which is not likely to be realized.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Defined Benefit Plans:

 

The accounting guidance related to retirement benefits requires an employer to: (a) recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a plan’s overfunded status or a liability for a plan’s underfunded status; (b) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year; and (c) recognize, in comprehensive income, changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan in the year in which the changes occur. The accounting guidance requires that plan assets and benefit obligations be measured as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial condition.

 

401(k) Plan:

 

The Company has a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees. The Company matches 50% of the first 6% contributed by participants and recognizes expense as its contributions are made.

 

Employee Stock Ownership Plan:

 

The employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is accounted for in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718-40, “Employers’ Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans.” The funds borrowed by the ESOP from the Company to purchase the Company’s common stock are being repaid from the Association’s contributions over a period of up to 25 years. The Company’s common stock not yet allocated to participants is recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity at cost. Compensation expense for the ESOP is based on the market price of the Company’s stock and is recognized as shares are committed to be released to participants.

 

Equity Incentive Plan:

 

On July 17, 2014, the Board of Directors adopted the Sunnyside Bancorp, Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Stock Incentive Plan”) which was approved by shareholders at the Company’s 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on September 16, 2014. Stock options and restricted stock may be granted to directors, officers and other employees of the Company. The maximum number of shares which may be issued upon exercise of the options under the plan cannot exceed 79,350 shares. The maximum number of shares of stock that may be issued as restricted stock awards cannot exceed 23,805.

 

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)

 

Employee Benefits (Cont’d)

 

Equity Incentive Plan (Cont’d):

 

The Stock Incentive Plan will remain in effect as long as any awards under it are outstanding; however, no awards may be granted under the Stock Incentive Plan on or after the 10-year anniversary of the effective date of the Stock Incentive Plan (i.e., July 17, 2024).

 

Under FASB ASC Topic 718, the Company will recognize compensation expense on its income statement over the requisite service period or performance period based on the grant date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation (such as restricted stock).

 

On June 16, 2015, the Company granted 10,500 shares of restricted stock to certain executive officers, with a grant date fair value of $10.50 per share. Twenty percent of the shares awarded vest annually. Management recognizes expense for the fair value of those awards on a straight line basis over the requisite service period. The Company recognized approximately $5,500 in expense for the three month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 and $16,500 in expense for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 in regard to those restricted stock awards. Expected future expense relating to these non-vested restricted shares at September 30, 2018 is $39,000 over a weighted average period of 1.75 years. There were no stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2018.

 

Comprehensive Income

 

Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, and the actuarial gains and losses of the pension plan, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk and Interest-Rate Risk

 

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, investment and mortgage-backed securities and loans. Cash and cash equivalents include amounts placed with highly rated financial institutions. Investment securities include securities backed by the U.S. Government and other highly rated instruments. The Company’s lending activity is primarily concentrated in loans collateralized by real estate in the State of New York. As a result, credit risk is broadly dependent on the real estate market and general economic conditions in the State.

 

The Company is principally engaged in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and using these deposits, together with borrowings and other funds, to make loans secured by real estate in the State of New York. The potential for interest-rate risk exists as a result of the shorter duration of the Company’s interest-sensitive liabilities compared to the generally longer duration of interest-sensitive assets. In a rising rate environment, liabilities will reprice faster than assets, thereby reducing net interest income. For this reason, management regularly monitors the maturity structure of the Company’s assets and liabilities in order to measure its level of interest-rate risk and to plan for future volatility.

 

Advertising Costs

 

It is the Company’s policy to expense advertising costs in the period in which they are incurred.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding adjusted for unearned shares of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). Diluted earnings per share is computed by adjusting the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding to include the effect of outstanding stock options and compensation grants, if dilutive, using the treasury stock method.

 

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-14, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General (Subtopic 715-20).” This update amends and modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other post-retirement plans. The amendments in this update remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of certain disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. This update will be effective on January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted, and is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” This update modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. The amendments in this update remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of certain disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. This update will be effective on January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted, and is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07 “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting”. This update expands earlier guidance on stock compensation to include share-based payments issued to nonemployees for goods and services. Consequently, the accounting for share-based payments to nonemployees and employees will be substantially the same. This update will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Earlier adoption is permitted. Because the Company does not have share-based payments issued to nonemployees, the adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting”. This update provides guidance about changes to terms or conditions of a share-based payment award which would require modification accounting. In particular, an entity is required to account for the effects of a modification if the fair value, vesting condition or the equity/liability classification of the modified award is not the same immediately before and after a change to the terms and conditions of the award. The update is to be applied prospectively for awards modified on or after the adoption date. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, “Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”. The amendments in this update require the premium on callable debt securities to be amortized to the earliest call date rather than the maturity date; however, securities held at a discount continue to be amortized to maturity. The amendments apply only to debt securities purchased at a premium that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The amendments more closely align interest income recorded on debt securities held at a premium or discount with the economics of the underlying instrument. ASU No. 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2019 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost”, which requires that companies disaggregate the service cost component from other components of net benefit cost. This update calls for companies that offer postretirement benefits to present the service cost, which is the amount an employer has to set aside each quarter or fiscal year to cover the benefits, in the same line item with other current employee compensation costs. Other components of net benefit cost will be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside the subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which provides guidance on eight specific cash flow issues in order to reduce diversity in the manner in which certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statements of cash flows. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Cont’d)

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” This ASU significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that aren’t measured at fair value through net income. In issuing the standard, the FASB is responding to criticism that today’s guidance delays recognition of credit losses. The standard will replace today’s “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model. The new model, referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, will apply to: (1) financial assets subject to credit losses and measured at amortized cost, and (2) certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. This includes, but is not limited to, loans, leases, held-to-maturity securities, loan commitments, and financial guarantees. The CECL model does not apply to available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities. For AFS debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to what they do today, except that the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. As a result, entities will recognize improvements to estimated credit losses immediately in earnings rather than as interest income over time, as they do today. The ASU also simplifies the accounting model for purchased credit-impaired debt securities and loans. ASU 2016-13 also expands the disclosure requirements regarding an entity’s assumptions, models, and methods for estimating the allowance for loan and lease losses. In addition, entities will need to disclose the amortized cost balance for each class of financial asset by credit quality indicator, disaggregated by the year of origination. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (i.e., modified retrospective approach). While early adoption is permitted, the Company does not expect to elect that option. The Company has begun its evaluation of the amended guidance including the potential impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. The extent of the change is indeterminable at this time as it will be dependent upon portfolio composition and credit quality at the adoption date, as well as economic conditions and forecasts at that time. Upon adoption, any impact to the allowance for credit losses - currently allowance for loan and lease losses - will have an offsetting impact on retained earnings.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (ii) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Public business entities should apply the amendments in ASU 2016-02 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted for all public business entities upon issuance. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2019 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In January, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” requires all equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income (other than those accounted for under equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee). The amendments in this Update also require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. In addition, this ASU eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities and the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet for public business entities. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 for public entities. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2018 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In May, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The amendments in this ASU establish a comprehensive revenue recognition standard for virtually all industries under U.S. GAAP, including those that previously followed industry-specific guidance such as the real estate, construction and software industries. The revenue standard’s core principle is built on the contract between a vendor and a customer for the provision of goods and services. It attempts to depict the exchange of rights and obligations between the parties in the pattern of revenue recognition based on the consideration to which the vendor is entitled. To accomplish this objective, the standard requires five basic steps: (i) identify the contract with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company applied the five-step method outlined in the ASU to all revenue streams scoped-in by the ASU and elected the modified retrospective implementation method. Substantially all of the Company’s interest income and certain noninterest income were not impacted by the adoption of this ASU because the revenue from those contracts with customers is covered by other guidance in U.S. GAAP. The Company’s largest source of noninterest revenue which is subject to the guidance is service charges on deposit accounts. The Company adopted ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 did not change the timing and pattern of the Company’s revenue recognition related to scoped-in noninterest income. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Subsequent Events

 

The Company has evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date of September 30, 2018 through the date of this report, and has determined that there are no subsequent events that require disclosure under FASB guidance.

 

2. MUTUAL TO STOCK CONVERSION AND LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT

 

On July 15, 2013, the Association completed its mutual-to-stock conversion, and the Company consummated its initial stock offering. The Company sold 793,500 shares of its common stock, including 55,545 shares purchased by the Association’s ESOP, at a price of $10.00 per share, in a subscription offering, for gross offering proceeds of $7,935,000. The cost of conversion and the stock offering were deferred and deducted from the proceeds of the offering. Conversion costs incurred totaled $845,000 resulting in net proceeds of $6.5 million after also deducting the shares acquired by the ESOP.

 

In accordance with applicable federal conversion regulations, at the time of the completion of our mutual-to-stock conversion, the Company established a liquidation account in the Association in an amount equal to the Association’s total retained earnings as of the latest balance sheet date in the final prospectus used in the Conversion. Each eligible account holder or supplemental account holder is entitled to a proportionate share of this liquidation account in the event of a complete liquidation of the Association, and only in such event. This share will be reduced if the eligible account holder’s or supplemental account holder’s deposit balance falls below the amounts on the date of record as of any December 31 and will cease to exist if the account is closed. The liquidation account will never be increased despite any increase after conversion in the related deposit balance.

 

The Company may not declare, pay a dividend on, or repurchase any of its capital stock, if the effect thereof would cause retained earnings to be reduced below the liquidation account amount or regulatory capital requirements.

 

3. SECURITIES

 

   September 30, 2018 
   Amortized   Gross Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
                 
Securities held to maturity:                    
State, county, and municipal obligations  $548,094   $-   $11,720   $536,374 
Mortgage-backed securities   81,599    1,397    -    82,996 
                     
   $629,693   $1,397   $11,720   $619,370 
                     
Securities available for sale:                    
U.S. government and agency obligations  $4,999,417   $-   $47,836   $4,951,581 
Mortgage-backed securities   28,427,172    111    1,108,376    27,318,907 
                     
   $33,426,589   $111   $1,156,212   $32,270,488 

 

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3. SECURITIES (Cont’d)

 

   December 31, 2017 
   Amortized   Gross Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
                 
Securities held to maturity:                    
State, county, and municipal obligations  $549,011   $11,595   $1,036   $559,570 
Mortgage-backed securities   107,827    4,390    -    112,217 
                     
   $656,838   $15,985   $1,036   $671,787 
                     
Securities available for sale:                    
U.S. government and agency obligations  $2,999,229   $75   $21,508   $2,977,796 
Mortgage-backed securities   26,592,303    -    394,574    26,197,729 
                     
   $29,591,532   $75   $416,082   $29,175,525 

 

Mortgage-backed securities consist of securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Small Business Administration with amortized costs of $258,000, $16.2 million, $9.7 million, and $2.3 million, respectively, at September 30, 2018 ($316,000, $14.5 million, $9.3 million, and $2.6 million, respectively, at December 31, 2017).

 

There were no sales of securities held to maturity for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

 

There were no proceeds from the sales and calls of securities available for sale or held to maturity for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

Proceeds from the sale of securities held to maturity amounted to $0 and $3,091,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Net gains of $0 and $34,400 were recognized on the sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The sale of the securities occurred after the Association had already collected a substantial portion (at least 85%) of the principal outstanding due to prepayments on the debt securities.

 

The following is a summary of the amortized cost and fair value of securities at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, by remaining period to contractual maturity. Actual maturities may differ from these amounts because certain debt security issuers have the right to call or redeem their obligations prior to contractual maturity. In addition, mortgage backed securities that amortize monthly are listed in the period the security is legally set to pay off in full.

 

   September 30, 2018 
   Held to Maturity   Available for Sale 
   Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value   Cost   Value 
                 
Within one year  $-   $-   $1,999,671   $1,999,353 
After one to five years   201,571    200,202    4,393,510    4,304,796 
After five to ten years   -    -    2,033,083    1,945,449 
After ten years   428,122    419,168    25,000,325    24,020,890 
                     
   $629,693   $619,370   $33,426,589   $32,270,488 

 

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3. SECURITIES (Cont’d)

 

   December 31, 2017 
    Held to Maturity    Available for Sale 
    Amortized    Fair    Amortized    Fair 
    Cost    Value    Cost    Value 
                     
Within one year  $-   $-   $-   $- 
After one to five years   202,658    201,622    3,324,388    3,297,519 
After five to ten years   -    -    3,427,174    3,371,664 
After ten years   454,180    470,165    22,839,970    22,506,342 
                     
   $656,838   $671,787   $29,591,532   $29,175,525 

 

The following tables summarize the fair values and unrealized losses of securities with an unrealized loss at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, segregated between securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than one year, or one year or longer, at the respective dates.

 

   September 30, 2018 
    Under One Year   One Year or More 
         Gross         Gross 
    Fair    Unrealized    Fair    Unrealized 
    Value    Loss    Value    Loss 
                     
Securities held to maturity:                    
State, county, and municipal obligations  $536,374   $11,720   $-   $- 
                     
Securities available for sale:                    
U.S. government and agency obligations   2,487,985    11,686    2,463,596    36,150 
Mortgage-backed securities   7,046,221    113,756    20,180,409    994,620 
                     
    9,534,206    125,442    22,644,005    1,030,770 
                     
Total  $10,070,580   $137,162   $22,644,005   $1,030,770 

 

   December 31, 2017 
    Under One Year   One Year or More 
         Gross         Gross 
    Fair    Unrealized    Fair    Unrealized 
    Value    Loss    Value    Loss 
                     
Securities held to maturity:                    
State, county, and municipal obligations  $202,658   $1,036   $-   $- 
                     
Securities available for sale:                    
U.S. government and agency obligations   1,488,655    11,107    989,189    10,401 
Mortgage-backed securities   7,791,601    58,819    18,406,128    335,755 
                     
    9,280,256    69,926    19,395,317    346,156 
                     
Total  $9,482,914   $70,962   $19,395,317   $346,156 

 

The unrealized losses are primarily due to changes in market interest rates subsequent to purchase. A total of 47 and 40 securities were in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The Company generally purchases securities issued by Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE). Accordingly, it is expected that the GSE securities would not be settled at a price less than the Company’s amortized cost basis. The Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 since the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality and the Company has the intent and ability to hold these investments until there is a full recovery of the unrealized loss, which may be at maturity.

 

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4. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
Mortgage loans:          
Residential 1-4 family  $19,287,355   $22,328,431 
Commercial and multi-family   13,808,482    14,635,915 
Home equity lines of credit   174,423    433,193 
           
    33,270,260    37,397,539 
           
Other loans:          
Secured by savings accounts   -    7,158 
Student   8,460,715    10,150,844 
Commercial   1,347,271    1,416,661 
           
    9,807,986    11,574,663 
           
Total loans   43,078,246    48,972,202 
           
Less:          
Deferred loan fees (costs and premiums), net   (282,774)   (333,105)
Allowance for loan losses   507,235    507,235 
           
    224,461    174,130 
           
   $42,853,785   $48,798,072 

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company makes loans to its directors, executive officers, and their associates (related parties) on the same terms as those prevailing at the time of origination for comparable loans with other borrowers. The unpaid principal balances of related party loans were approximately $145,000 and $151,000 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses is summarized as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
         
Balance at beginning of period  $507,235   $472,459 
Provision for loan losses   -    10,077 
           
Balance at end of period  $507,235   $482,536 

 

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4. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (CONT’D)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
         
Balance at beginning of period  $507,235   $466,893 
Provision for loan losses   -    15,643 
           
Balance at end of period  $507,235   $482,536 

 

The allowance for loan losses consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. There are no specific allowances as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The general component covers pools of loans by loan class not considered impaired, as well as smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as one-to-four family real estate, home equity lines of credit and other consumer loans. These pools of loans are evaluated for loss exposure based upon historical loss rates for each of these categories of loans, adjusted for qualitative factors. These qualitative risk factors include:

 

1. Lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices.
   
2. National, regional, and local economic and business conditions including the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans.
   
3. Nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans.
   
4. Experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff and the quality of the Company’s loan review system.
   
5. Volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans.
   
6. Existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations.
   
7. Effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements.

 

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4. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (CONT’D)

 

Each factor is assigned a value to reflect improving, stable or declining conditions based on management’s best judgment using relevant information available at the time of the evaluation. Adjustments to the factors are supported through documentation of changes in conditions in a narrative accompanying the allowance for loan loss calculation.

 

An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

 

The allowance calculation methodology includes further segregation of loan classes into risk rating categories. The borrower’s overall financial condition, repayment sources, guarantors and value of collateral, if appropriate, are evaluated when credit deficiencies arise, such as delinquent loan payments. Credit quality risk ratings include regulatory classifications of pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss.

 

Loan classifications are defined as follows:

 

  Pass — These loans are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral in a timely manner.
     
  Special Mention — These loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of repayment prospects.
     
  Substandard — These loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
     
  Doubtful — These loans have all the weaknesses inherent in a loan classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make the full recovery of our principal balance highly questionable and improbable on the basis of currently known facts, conditions, and values. The likelihood of a loss on an asset or portion of an asset classified as doubtful is high. Its classification as Loss is not appropriate, however, because pending events are expected to materially affect the amount of loss.
     
  Loss — These loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that a charge-off is warranted. This classification does not necessarily mean that an asset has no recovery or salvage value; but rather, there is much doubt about whether, how much, or when the recovery will occur.

 

One of the primary methods the Company uses as an indicator of the credit quality of their portfolio is the regulatory classification system. The following table reflects the credit quality indicators by portfolio segment and class, at the dates indicated:

 

 

September 30, 2018

 
    Mortgage Loans                     
         Commercial              Commercial      
    Residential    Real Estate and              and      
    1-4 Family    Multi-Family    Home Equity    Student    Other    Total 
    (In thousands) 
                               
Pass  $18,952   $13,808   $174   $8,436   $1,347   $42,717 
Special Mention   49    -    -    25    -    74 
Substandard   287    -    -    -    -    287 
                               
Total  $19,288   $13,808   $174   $8,461   $1,347   $43,078 

 

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4. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (CONT’D)

 

   December 31, 2017 
    Mortgage Loans                     
         Commercial              Commercial      
    Residential    Real Estate and              and      
    1-4 Family    Multi-Family    Home Equity    Student    Other    Total 
    (In thousands) 
                               
Pass  $21,729   $14,636   $417   $10,151   $1,424   $48,357 
Special Mention   49    -    -    -    -    49 
Substandard   550    -    16    -    -    566 
                               
Total  $22,328   $14,636   $433   $10,151   $1,424   $48,972 

 

The following table provides information about loan delinquencies at the dates indicated:

 

   September 30, 2018 
                           90 Days 
                                  or More 
    30-59    60-89    90 Days                   Past Due 
    Days    Days    or More    Total    Current    Total    and 
    Past Due    Past Due    Past Due    Past Due    Loans    Loans    Accruing 
    (In thousands) 
                                    
Residential 1-4 family  $-   $-   $336   $336   $18,952   $19,288   $- 
Commercial real estate and multi-family   -    -    -    -    13,808    13,808    - 
Home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    174    174    - 
Student loans   46    29    25    100    8,361    8,461    - 
Commercial and other   -    -    -    -    1,347    1,347    - 
                                    
   $46   $29   $361   $436   $42,642   $43,078   $- 

 

   December 31, 2017 
                           90 Days 
                                  or More 
    30-59    60-89    90 Days                   Past Due 
    Days    Days    or More    Total    Current    Total    and 
    Past Due    Past Due    Past Due    Past Due    Loans    Loans    Accruing 
    (In thousands) 
                                    
Residential 1-4 family  $177   $-   $336   $513   $21,815   $22,328   $- 
Commercial real estate and multi-family   -    -    -    -    14,636    14,636    - 
Home equity lines of credit   -    -    -    -    433    433    - 
Student loans   48    -    27    75    10,076    10,151    27 
Other loans   -    -    -    -    1,424    1,424    - 
                                    
   $225   $-   $363   $588   $48,384   $48,972   $27 

 

There were no impaired loans or troubled debt restructured loans at September 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017.

 

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4. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (CONT’D)

 

The following is a summary of loans, by loan type, on which the accrual of income has been discontinued and loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more but have not been classified as non-accrual at the dates indicated:

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
  

(In thousands)

 
           
Residential 1-4 family  $336   $599 
Commercial real estate and multi-family   -    - 
Home equity lines of credit   -    16 
Student loans   -    - 
Other loans   -    - 
           
Total non-accrual loans   336    615 
           
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more   -    27 
           
Total non-performing loans  $336   $642 

 

The total amount of interest income on non-accrual loans that would have been recognized if interest on all such loans had been recorded based upon original contract terms amounted to approximately $3,900 and $7,800 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The total amount of interest income recognized on non-accrual loans amounted to approximately $0 and $3,400 during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, such interest income that would have been recognized on non-accrual loans totaled approximately $17,800 and $23,700, respectively. The total amount of interest income recognized on non-accrual loans amounted to approximately $7,200 and $13,200 during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan type for the periods indicated:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2018 
    Mortgage Loans                          
         Commercial                          
    Residential    and                          
    1-4 Family    Multi-Family    Home Equity    Student    Other    Unallocated    Total 
    (In thousands) 
                                    
Beginning balance  $308   $108   $3   $72   $13   $3   $507 
Provision for loan losses   (9)   5    (2)   9    -    (3)   - 
                                    
Ending Balance  $299   $113   $1   $81   $13   $-   $507 

 

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4. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (CONT’D)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2017 
    Mortgage Loans                          
         Commercial                          
    Residential    and                          
    1-4 Family    Multi-Family    Home Equity    Student    Other    Unallocated    Total 
    (In thousands) 
                                    
Beginning balance  $285   $125   $4   $38   $8   $12   $472 
Provision for loan losses   (8)   9    -    20    2    (12)   11 
                                    
Ending Balance  $277   $134   $4   $58   $10   $-   $483 

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2018 
    Mortgage Loans                          
         Commercial                          
    Residential    and                          
    1-4 Family    Multi-Family    Home Equity    Student    Other    Unallocated    Total 
    (In thousands) 
                                    
Beginning balance  $318   $121   $4   $54   $10   $-   $507 
Provision for loan losses   (19)   (8)   (3)   27    3         - 
                                    
Ending Balance  $299   $113   $1   $81   $13   $-   $507 

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
   September 30, 2017 
    Mortgage Loans                          
         Commercial                          
    Residential    and                          
    1-4 Family    Multi-Family    Home Equity    Student    Other    Unallocated    Total 
    (In thousands) 
                                    
Beginning balance  $297   $138   $5   $20   $7   $-   $467 
Provision for loan losses   (20)   (4)   (1)   38    3    -    16 
                                    
Ending Balance  $277   $134   $4   $58   $10   $-   $483 

 

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5. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in equity are as follows:

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
         
Unrealized net loss on pension plan  $(1,409,973)  $(1,446,279)
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale   (1,156,101)   (416,007)
           
Accumulated other comprehensive loss before taxes   (2,566,074)   (1,862,286)
           
Tax effect   538,877    391,080 
           
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  $(2,027,197)  $(1,471,206)

 

6. REGULATORY CAPITAL

 

The Association is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possible additional discretionary, actions by regulators, that if undertaken could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Association must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Association’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items, as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Association to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of common equity Tier 1 capital, total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and Tier 1 capital to average assets, as defined in the regulations. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Association exceeded all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject (see tables below).

 

On January 1, 2015, the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision capital guidelines for banking organizations (Basel III) regulatory capital framework and related Dodd-Frank Act changes became effective for the Association. These rules supersede the federal banking agencies’ general risk-based capital rules (Basel I). Full compliance with all of the final rule’s requirements is phased in over a multi-year transition period ending on January 1, 2019. Basel III revised minimum capital requirements and adjusted prompt corrective action thresholds. Under the final rules, minimum requirements increased for both the quantity and quality of capital held by the Association. The rules included a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5 percent, raised the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4.0 percent to 6.0 percent, required a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0 percent, and required a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0 percent. A new capital conservation buffer, comprised of common equity Tier 1 capital, was also established above the regulatory minimum capital requirements. This conservation buffer will be phased in beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625 percent of risk-weighted assets and increase each subsequent year by an additional 0.625 percent until reaching its final level of 2.5 percent of risk-weighted assets on January 1, 2019. The final rule also revised the definition and calculation of Tier 1 capital, total capital and risk-weighted assets.

 

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6. REGULATORY CAPITAL (Cont’d)

 

The following table presents the Association’s actual capital positions and ratios at the dates indicated:

 

                   To be Well 
                   Capitalized Under 
           Minimum Capital   Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Requirements   Action Provisions 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
                               
September 30, 2018                              
                               
Total Risk-based Capital  $12,405    27.42%  $4,467    9.875%  $4,523    10.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital   11,898    26.30%   2,884    6.375%   2,940    6.50%
Tier 1 Risked-based Capital   11,898    26.30%   3,562    7.875%   3,619    8.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Capital   11,898    14.95%   3,183    4.000%   3,979    5.00%
                               
December 31, 2017                              
                               
Total Risk-based Capital  $12,249    25.97%  $4,364    9.250%  $4,717    10.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital   11,742    24.89%   2,712    5.750%   3,066    6.50%
Tier 1 Risked-based Capital   11,742    24.89%   3,420    7.250%   3,774    8.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Capital   11,742    13.56%   3,463    4.000%   4,328    5.00%

 

7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES

 

A. Fair Value Measurements

 

The Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC Topic 820 applies only to fair value measurements already required or permitted by other accounting standards and does not impose requirements for additional fair value measures. ASC Topic 820 was issued to increase consistency and comparability in reporting fair values.

 

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. The Company did not have any liabilities that were measured at fair value at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as foreclosed real estate owned and certain impaired loans. These non-recurring fair value adjustments generally involve the write-down of individual assets due to impairment losses.

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company groups its assets at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

 

Level 1 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
   
Level 2 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
   
Level 3 — Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. The results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

 

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7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES (Cont’d)

 

A. Fair Value Measurements (Cont’d)

 

The Company bases its fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

 

Assets that are measured on a recurring basis are limited to the available-for-sale securities portfolio. The available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss in stockholders’ equity. Substantially all of the available-for-sale portfolio consists of investment securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises. The fair values for substantially all of these securities are obtained from an independent securities broker. Based on the nature of the securities, the securities broker provides the Company with prices which are categorized as Level 2 since quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the majority of securities in the portfolio.

 

The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

       Fair Value Measurements 
       Quoted Prices in Active   Significant Other   Significant 
   Carrying   Markets for Identical   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs 
Description  Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                 
September 30, 2018:                    
Securities available for sale  $32,270,488   $       -   $32,270,488   $             - 
                     
December 31, 2017:                    
Securities available for sale  $29,175,525   $-   $29,175,525   $- 

 

There were no assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

B. Fair Value Disclosures

 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments as disclosed herein.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For cash and due from banks and federal funds sold, the carrying amount approximates the fair value (Level 1).

 

Securities

 

The fair value of securities is estimated based on bid quotations received from securities dealers, if available (Level 1). If a quoted market price was not available, fair value was estimated using quoted market prices of similar instruments, adjusted for differences between the quoted instruments and the instruments being valued (Level 2).

 

FHLB Stock

 

The fair value for FHLB stock is its carrying value, since this is the amount for which it could be redeemed. There is no active market for this stock, and the Company is required to maintain a minimum balance based upon the unpaid principal of home mortgage loans (Level 2).

 

Loans Receivable

 

Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as residential mortgage, commercial, and consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and nonperforming categories (Level 3).

 

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7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES (Cont’d)

 

B. Fair Value Disclosures (Cont’d)

 

Deposits

 

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest-bearing demand deposits, savings, and NOW and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand (Level 1). The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities (Level 2).

 

Short-Term Borrowings

 

The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, and other short-term borrowings maturing within 90 days approximate their fair values. Fair values of other short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (Level 1).

 

Long-Term Borrowings

 

The fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (Level 2).

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments

 

In the ordinary course of business the Company has entered into off-balance-sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded. Their fair value would approximate fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements.

 

The carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):

 

   September 30, 2018   December 31, 2017 
   Carrying   Estimated   Carrying   Estimated 
   Value   Fair Value   Value   Fair Value 
    (In Thousands) 
                     
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $709   $709   $1,229   $1,229 
Securities held to maturity   630    619    657    672 
Securities available for sale   32,270    32,270    29,176    29,176 
Loans receivable   42,854    41,490    48,798    48,909 
FHLB and other stock, at cost   374    374    167    167 
Accrued interest receivable   510    510    490    490 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits   65,551    65,614    72,559    72,609 
FHLB Advances   4,700    4,705    -    - 

 

The fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.

 

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7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES (Cont’d)

 

B. Fair Value Disclosures (Cont’d)

 

These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Further, the foregoing estimates may not reflect the actual amount that could be realized if all or substantially all of the financial instruments were offered for sale.

 

In addition, the fair value estimates were based on existing on-and-off balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to value the anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets and liabilities include premises and equipment and advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.

 

Finally, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments. The lack of uniform valuation methodologies introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.

 

8. CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company has a $8.5 million student loan portfolio of which $3.3 million is insured by ReliaMax Surety Company (“ReliaMax”). The Company has approximately $93,000 in unamortized premiums paid to ReliaMax to insure these student loans. On June 27, 2018, the South Dakota Division of Insurance was granted a petition to place ReliaMax into liquidation. While the Company expects to recover some of these premiums through the liquidation of ReliaMax as well as through a state insurance guarantee fund, we cannot estimate the amount of any loss or recovery at the present time. Policyholders have until December 31, 2018 to file a claim against ReliaMax and we expect to have an estimate of this recovery sometime during 2019.

 

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

 

General

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 as well as the unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing on Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

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

 

  statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
     
  statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
     
  statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
     
  estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

 

These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change.

 

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

 

  general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;
     
  competition among depository and other financial institutions;
     
  inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
     
  adverse changes in the securities markets;
     
  changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;
     
  our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;
     
  our ability to successfully integrate de novo or acquired branches, if any;
     
  our ability to execute on our business strategy to increase commercial real estate and multi-family lending and commercial lending, including implementing an SBA lending program;
     
  changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
     
  changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
     
  changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans; and
     
  changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.

 

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Because of these and a wide variety of other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

There are no material changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

 

Total assets decreased $3.0 million, or 3.7%, to $81.8 million at September 30, 2018 from $85.0 million at December 31, 2017. The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in loans partly offset by an increase in investment securities. Loans decreased $5.9 million, or 12.2%, to $42.9 million at September 30, 2018 from $48.8 million at December 31, 2017. Securities held to maturity decreased $27,000 whereas securities available for sale increased $3.1million.

 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $520,000, or 42.3%, to $709,000 at September 30, 2018 from $1.2 million at December 31, 2017. Securities available for sale increased $3.1 million, or 10.6%, to $32.3 million at September 30, 2018 from $29.2 million at December 31, 2017. Securities held to maturity decreased $27,000, or 4.1%, to $630,000 at September 30, 2018 from $657,000 at December 31, 2017. The decrease in cash resulted primarily from the funding of investments.

 

Net loans receivable decreased $5.9 million, or 12.2%, to $42.9 million at September 30, 2018 from $48.8 million at December 31, 2017. The decrease in loans receivable was primarily due to decreases in residential mortgages and student loans.

 

At September 30, 2018, our investment in bank-owned life insurance increased $46,000 to $2.3 million from $2.3 million at December 31, 2017. We invest in bank-owned life insurance to provide us with a funding offset for our benefit plan obligations. Bank-owned life insurance also generally provides us noninterest income that is non-taxable. Federal regulations generally limit our investment in bank-owned life insurance to 25% of our Tier 1 capital plus our allowance for loan losses, and we have not made any additional contributions to our bank-owned life insurance since 2002.

 

Deferred income taxes increased $148,000, or 21.7%, to $830,000 at September 30, 2018 from 682,000 at December 31, 2017. The increase resulted primarily from the increase in unrealized losses on securities available for sale.

 

Other assets, consisting primarily of prepaid insurance premiums, prepaid assets and accounts receivable decreased $34,000, or 13.8%, to $214,000 at September 30, 2018 from $248,000 at December 31, 2017 primarily due to a decrease in prepaid expenses.

 

Total deposits decreased $7.0 million, or 9.7%, to $65.6 million at September 30, 2018 from $72.6 million at December 31, 2017. The decrease resulted primarily from decreases in savings and certificates of deposit accounts of $3.0 million, or 10.8% and $3.2 million, or 13.3%, respectively.

 

We had short-term Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances outstanding of $4.7 million at September 30, 2018 compared to no short-term FHLB advances outstanding as of December 31, 2017. At September 30, 2018, we had the ability to borrow $24.6 million, or 30% of the Association’s assets, in FHLB advances and $2.0 million on a Fed Funds line of credit with Atlantic Central Bankers Bank.

 

Total equity decreased $467,000, or 4.1%, to $10.8 million at September 30, 2018 from $11.3 million at December 31, 2017 primarily due to an increase in unrealized losses in our investment portfolio included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, partly offset by net income of $54,874 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Quarters Ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

 

General. We had net loss of $912 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 compared to net income of $5,900 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The decrease in net income resulted primarily from a decrease in net interest income partly offset by an increase in non-interest income and a decrease in non-interest expense when comparing the 2018 quarter to the 2017 quarter.

 

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Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased $39,000, or 6.2%, to $584,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $623,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. Interest income on loans decreased $50,000 or 9.2% primarily due to lower average balances. Interest income on mortgage-backed securities increased $22,000 or 17.9% primarily due to higher yields. Interest income on investment securities increased $2,000 or 13.8% primarily due to higher yields. Interest expense increased $11,000, or 18.5% primarily due to higher rates on certificates of deposit and FHLB advances partly offset by lower deposit balances. The average yield on our loans, investment securities and mortgage-backed securities increased 9, 28 and 45 basis points, respectively during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 compared to the 2017 quarter. Our net interest rate spread increased 6 basis points to 3.11% for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from 3.05% for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 and our net interest margin increased 8 basis points to 3.17% for the 2018 quarter from 3.09% for the 2017 period. Average interest-earning assets decreased to $73.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $80.0 million for the prior year quarter.

 

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income decreased $28,000 or 4.0% to $656,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $683,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in interest income on loans of $50,000, or 9.2% partly offset by an increase in interest income on mortgage-backed securities of $22,000, or 17.9%.

 

Interest income on loans decreased $50,000, or 9.2%, to $491,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $541,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The decrease resulted primarily from a $5.3 million decrease in average balances partly offset by an increase of 9 basis points in the average yield on loans to 4.49% for the 2018 quarter from 4.40% for the 2017 quarter.

 

Interest and dividend income on investment securities increased $2,000 to $16,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $14,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The increase was primarily due to a 28 basis point increase in the average yield on investment securities to 1.84% during the 2018 quarter from 1.56% during the 2017 quarter partly offset by a $126,000 decrease in average balances. Interest and dividend income on mortgage-backed securities increased $22,000 to $145,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $123,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The increase was primarily due to a 45 basis point increase in the average yield on mortgage-backed securities to 2.28% during the 2018 quarter from 1.83% during the 2017 quarter partly offset by a $1.4 million decrease in average balances.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense, consisting primarily of the cost of interest-bearing deposits, increased $11,000 or 18.5%, to $72,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $61,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase of 11 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits, to 0.45% for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, from 0.34% for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, primarily due to higher interest paid on certificates of deposit reflecting increasing market interest rates. Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $7.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $70.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The average balances of certificates of deposits and savings decreased $4.1 million and $4.1 million, respectively.

 

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses that are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level believed, to the best of management’s knowledge, to cover all known and inherent losses in the portfolio both probable and reasonable to estimate at each reporting date. There was a $0 provision for loan losses recorded for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 compared to $10,000 recorded for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The allowance for loan losses was $507,000 at September 30, 2018 compared to $483,000 at September 30, 2017. Non-performing loans at September 30, 2018 totaled $336,000 and $581,000 at September 30, 2017. During the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 there were no loan charge-offs or recoveries.

 

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased $4,000 to $44,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $40,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The increase was primarily due to an increase in fees and service charges.

 

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense decreased $19,000 or 2.9% to $629,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 from $648,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to lower compensation and benefits, advertising and promotion and other expenses partly offset by an increase in professional fees. Compensation and benefits decreased $32,000, or 9.6% due to lower salary and medical expenses due to fewer employees as well as lower pension expenses partly offset by higher ESOP expense. Advertising and promotion expense decreased $7,000, or 49.6% primarily due to promotional campaigns conducted in the third quarter of 2017 not conducted in 2018. Other expenses decreased $10,000, or 19.2%, primarily due to lower insurance and debit card costs. Professional fees increased $29,000, or 28.9%, primarily due to higher legal costs.

 

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Income Tax Expense (Benefit). We recorded a $(624) income tax benefit for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 and a $(1,400) income tax benefit for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. Income tax expense (benefit) is calculated based on pre-tax income or (loss) adjusted for permanent book to tax differences, such as non-taxable interest income on municipal securities and income on bank owned life insurance.

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

 

General. We had net income of $55,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to net income of $44,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 resulted primarily from a decrease in non-interest expense and in the provision for loan losses partly offset by a decrease in net interest income and non-interest income as well and an increase in income tax expense.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased $58,000, or 3.2%, to $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in interest income on loans and an increase in interest expense partly offset by an increase in interest income on mortgage-backed securities.

 

Interest income on investment securities decreased $6,000, or 11.8%, while interest income on mortgage-backed securities increased $48,000, or 12.6%. The decrease in income on investment securities was due to lower volume and yield while the increase in income from mortgage backed securities was due to higher yields partly offset by lower volume. Interest income on loans decreased $69,000 or 4.4% due to lower volume partly offset by an increase in yields. Average loan balances decreased $2.9 million and the average yield increased 8 basis points to 4.45% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The average yield on our mortgage-backed securities increased 35 basis points to 2.25% while the yield on our investment securities decreased 10 basis points to 1.71%. Our net interest rate spread increased 8 basis points to 3.13% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from 3.05% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and our net interest margin increased 10 basis points to 3.18% for the 2018 period from 3.08% for the 2017 period. Average interest-earning assets decreased $5.0 million to $75.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $80.5 million for the prior year period.

 

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income decreased $39,000 or 1.9% to $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in interest income on loans of $69,000, partly offset by a $48,000 increase in interest income on mortgage-backed securities.

 

Interest income on loans decreased $69,000 or 4.4%, to $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease resulted primarily from a $2.9 million decrease in average loan balances partly offset by an 8 basis point increase in the average yield on loans to 4.45% for the 2018 period from 4.37% for the 2017 period.

 

Interest and dividend income on investment securities decreased $6,000 or 11.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 to $47,000 from $53,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to a 10 basis point decrease in yield and a $257,000 decrease in average balances. Interest and dividend income on mortgage-backed securities increased $48,000 or 12.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 to $431,000 from $383,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to a 35 basis point increase in yields to 2.25% at September 30, 2018 compared to 1.90% at September 30, 2017. This increase was partly offset by a $1.3 million decrease in average balances.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense, consisting primarily of the cost of interest-bearing deposits, increased $20,000, or 10.9%, to $203,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $183,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in rates paid on interest bearing liabilities partly offset by a decrease in average balances. The yield on interest bearing liabilities increased 7 basis points to 0.41% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to 0.34% for the same period in 2017. This increase was primarily due to higher rates paid on certificates of deposit and FHLB advances. The average yield on certificates of deposit increased 25 basis point to 0.98% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2018 compared to 0.73% for the same period in 2017. The average rate paid on FHLB advances and escrow accounts increased 26 basis points to 1.05% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to 0.79% for the same period in 2017. Average certificate of deposit and savings balances decreased $1.9 million, or 7.9% and $3.1 million or 10.6%, respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.

 

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Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses that are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level believed, to the best of management’s knowledge, to cover all known and inherent losses in the portfolio both probable and reasonable to estimate at each reporting date. There was a $0 provision for loan losses recorded for the nine month period ended September 30, 2018 and a $16,000 provision for loan losses recorded for the nine month period ended September 30, 2017. There were no charge-offs or recoveries of loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $89,000 or 40.9% to $129,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $218,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to the gains on the sale of securities and loans recognized during the 2017 period not recognized in 2018.

 

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense decreased $149,000 or 7.4%, to $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to lower compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment expense, advertising and promotion expense and other expenses partly offset by an increase in professional fees. Compensation and benefits decreased $112,000, or 10.7% due to lower salary and medical expenses due to fewer employees as well as lower pension expenses partly offset by higher ESOP expense. Occupancy and equipment expense decreased $19,000, or 8.4%, primarily due to lower repairs, depreciation and real estate taxes. Advertising and promotion expense decreased $13,000, or 35.9%, primarily due to promotional campaigns conducted in 2017 not conducted in 2018. Other expenses decreased $19,000, or 12.8% mainly due to lower insurance costs, staff development expenses, and stationery and supplies expense. Professional fees increased $15,000, or 4.8% mainly due to higher legal expenses.

 

Income Tax Expense. We recorded a $14,000 income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to an $8,000 income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Income tax expense is calculated based on pre-tax income adjusted for permanent book to tax differences, such as non-taxable interest income on municipal securities and income on bank owned life insurance.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not applicable, as the Registrant is a smaller reporting company.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2018. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II – Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

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

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Not applicable, as the Registrant is a smaller reporting company.

 

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

 

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

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

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

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

  31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
  31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
  32   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
  101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
       
      101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
       
      101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
       
      101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
       
      101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
       
  101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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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.

 

Date: November 13, 2018 /s/ Timothy D. Sullivan
  Timothy D. Sullivan
  President and Chief Executive Officer
   
  /s/ Edward J. Lipkus
  Edward J. Lipkus
  Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and
  Treasurer

 

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