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

                                    FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

                  For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004

                                       OrMarch 31, 2005

                                       or

[_]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

              For the transition period from            _________ to
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                       Commission File Number:  000-23575

                            COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                   California                                  77-0446957
  (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation             (I.R.S. Employer
                 or organization)                          Identification No.)


                    445 Pine Avenue, Goleta, California  93117
              (Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)


                                 (805) 692-5821
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

     Indicate by check  mark  whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [_] YES    [X] NO [X]

  Number of shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding as of November  9,  2004:  5,729,869May 10,
                                 2005: 5,745,014



TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE - ------------- --------------------- ---- ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 3 CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 5 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 6 NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 7 STATEMENTS The financial statements included in this Form 10-Q should be read with reference to Community West Bancshares' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.2004. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 1112 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 2022 ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2022 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION - --------------- ----------------- ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 2022 ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 2022 ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 2022 ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF 2022 SECURITY HOLDERS ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION 2122 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 21
22 SIGNATURES - ---------- 2
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------ ---------------------------- --------------------- COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2005 2004 2003 (UNAUDITED) --------------------------- -------------- ASSETS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Cash and due from banks $ 9,6685,084 $ 5,7588,769 Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions 9,138 5,031- 9,700 Federal funds sold 7,915 11,267 ---------------10,190 11,736 ------------ -------------- Cash and cash equivalents 26,721 22,05615,274 30,205 Time deposits in other financial institutions 392 792639 647 Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value; amortized cost of $22,357$22,101 at September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and $15,455$22,380 at December 31, 2003 22,293 15,4322004 21,951 22,258 Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost; fair value of $3,041$8,159 at September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and $5,035$6,122 at December 31, 2003 3,029 5,0362004 8,168 6,094 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 1,340 1,200 Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost 812 812 Interest only strips, at fair value 3,004 3,5482,459 2,715 Loans: Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value 36,968 42,03842,608 45,988 Loans held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,931$2,964 at September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and $2,652$2,785 at December 31, 2003 216,946 166,8742004 246,440 222,153 Securitized loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $1,109$1,122 at September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and $2,024$1,109 at December 31, 2003 24,626 35,362 ---------------2004 20,284 22,365 ------------ -------------- Total loans 278,540 244,274 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 1,189 - Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost 812 812309,332 290,506 Servicing rights 3,344 2,499assets 3,302 3,258 Other real estate owned, net 81 13 527 Premises and equipment, net 1,676 1,6321,878 1,763 Other assets 6,227 7,642 ---------------5,742 5,732 ------------ -------------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 347,240370,978 $ 304,250 ===============365,203 ============ ============== LIABILITIES Deposits: Non-interest-bearing demand $ 41,58831,153 $ 42,41744,384 Interest-bearing demand 62,172 38,11591,429 92,395 Savings 15,592 15,55915,259 15,370 Time certificates of $100,000 or more 38,367 19,67344,938 40,393 Other time certificates 105,241 109,091 ---------------91,880 92,026 ------------ -------------- Total deposits 262,960 224,855274,659 284,568 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 17,425 14,39410,629 13,672 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 7,500 -28,500 10,500 Bonds payable in connection with securitized loans 15,969 26,10012,726 13,910 Other liabilities 6,508 4,570 ---------------6,044 4,984 ------------ -------------- Total liabilities 310,362 269,919 ---------------332,558 327,634 ------------ -------------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding, 5,729,8695,745,014 at September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and 5,706,7695,729,869 at December 31, 20032004 30,139 30,020 29,874 Retained earnings 6,896 4,4728,369 7,621 Accumulated other comprehensive loss,income (loss), net (38) (15) ---------------(88) (72) ------------ -------------- Total stockholders' equity 36,878 34,331 ---------------38,420 37,569 ------------ -------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 347,240370,978 $ 304,250 =============== ============== 365,203 ============ ==============
See accompanying notes. 3
COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------------- -----------------------MARCH 31, ------------------------- 2005 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------------- ------------ ---------- ----------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS) INTEREST INCOME Loans $ 5,3605,991 $ 4,882 $ 15,216 $ 14,9174,836 Investment securities 274 95 709 316301 207 Other 77 43 192 165 -------------36 60 ------------ ---------- ----------- Total interest income 5,711 5,020 16,117 15,398 -------------6,328 5,103 ------------ ---------- ----------- INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 1,286 1,120 3,624 3,5221,509 1,154 Bonds payable and other borrowings 668 1,078 2,214 3,721 -------------551 785 ------------ ---------- ----------- Total interest expense 1,954 2,198 5,838 7,243 -------------2,060 1,939 ------------ ---------- ----------- NET INTEREST INCOME 3,757 2,822 10,279 8,1554,268 3,164 Provision for loan losses 186 298 251 1,006 -------------170 95 ------------ ---------- ----------- NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 3,571 2,524 10,028 7,1494,098 3,069 NON-INTEREST INCOME Gains from loan sales, net 861 1,274 3,212 3,520759 928 Other loan fees 730 917 2,797 2,380592 727 Loan servicing fees, net 336 332 1,239 922149 516 Document processing fees 111 341 428 810190 203 Other 120 149 353 567 -------------135 118 ------------ ---------- ----------- Total non-interest income 2,157 3,013 8,029 8,199 -------------1,825 2,492 ------------ ---------- ----------- NON-INTEREST EXPENSES Salaries and employee benefits 2,816 2,905 8,840 8,7672,937 2,797 Occupancy and equipment expenses 537 571 1,538 1,703581 505 Professional services 267 117 682 470285 187 Other operating expenses 466 603 2,102 1,782 -------------739 774 ------------ ---------- ----------- Total non-interest expenses 4,086 4,196 13,162 12,722 -------------4,257 4,076 ------------ ---------- ----------- Income before provision for income taxes 1,642 1,341 4,895 2,6261,666 1,485 Provision for income taxes 675 456 2,014 895 -------------688 611 ------------ ---------- ----------- NET INCOME $ 967978 $ 885 $ 2,881 $ 1,731 =============874 ============ ========== =========== INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC $ .170.17 $ .16 $ .50 $ .30 =============0.15 ============ ========== =========== INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED $ .160.16 $ .15 $ .49 $ .30 =============0.15 ============ ========== =========== ===========
See accompanying notes. 4
COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) ACCUMULATED COMMON COMMON OTHER TOTAL STOCK STOCK RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE STOCKHOLDERS' SHARES AMOUNT EARNINGS LOSSINCOME (LOSS) EQUITY ------ ------ -------- ---- -------------------- -------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- (IN THOUSANDS) BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 2004 5,707 $29,8742005 5,730 $ 4,47230,020 $ (15)7,621 $ 34,331(72) $ 37,569 Exercise of stock options 23 146 - - 14615 79 79 Tax benefit from stock options 40 40 Comprehensive income: Net income 2,881 - 2,881 Other comprehensive loss,978 978 Change in unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale, net (23) (23) ---------------(16) (16) ----------------- Comprehensive income - 2,858962 Cash dividends paid ($.080.04 per share) (457) - (457) ------ ------- ----------(230) (230) -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------------------------- ----------------- BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 5,730 $30,020MARCH 31, 2005 5,745 $ 6,89630,139 $ (38)8,369 $ 36,878 ====== ======= ==========(88) $ 38,420 ============== ============== =============== =============== ================ =================
See accompanying notes. 5
COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) NINETHREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, -----------------------MARCH 31, -------------------------- 2005 2004 2003 ---------- ----------------------- ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: (IN THOUSANDS) Net income $ 2,881 $ 1,731978 874 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 251 1,006 Provision for losses on real estate owned 1 25170 95 Depreciation and amortization 971 1,451231 342 Net amortization of discounts and premiums for securities 69 131(9) (128) Gains from:on: Sale of other real estate owned 3 (2) (79) Sale of loans held for sale (3,212) (3,520)(670) (891) Changes in: Fair value of interest only strips, net of accretion 544 785256 196 Servicing rights,assets, net of amortization and valuation adjustments (845) (379)(44) (361) Other assets 1,415 5,268(11) 986 Other liabilities 1,990 (1,596) ---------- -----------1,124 1,007 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 4,063 4,823 ---------- -----------2,028 2,118 ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of held-to-maturity securities (2,227) - (6,246) Purchase of available-for-sale securities (7,940) (17,690) Principal pay downs and maturities of held-to-maturity securities 1,985 7,005 Principal pay downs and maturities of available-for-sale securities 1,032 8,626 Loan originations and principal collections, net (31,394) 269- (5,933) Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock (1,189)(140) (805) Principal paydowns and maturities of held-to-maturity securities 159 996 Principal paydowns and maturities of available-for-sale securities 282 190 Unrealized accumulated gains/losses on available-for-sale securities 28 - Loan originations and principal collections, net (18,438) (13,728) Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned 2 529 1,718 Net decrease in time deposits in other financial institutions 400 1,2878 198 Purchase of premises and equipment, net (435) (193) ---------- -----------(262) (100) ------------ ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (37,012) (5,224) ---------- -----------(20,588) (18,653) ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Exercise of stock options 146 3579 27 Cash dividends paid on common stock (457)to shareholders (230) - Net (decrease) increase in demand deposits and savings accounts 23,261 4,751(14,308) 4,178 Net increase (decrease) in time certificates of deposit 14,844 (1,119) Proceeds from securities sold under agreements to repurchase 13,672 13,3344,399 8,325 Repayments of securities sold under agreements to repurchase (10,641) (2,618)(3,043) (139) Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances 7,500Advances 18,000 - Repayments of bonds payable in connection with securitized loans (10,711) (19,330) ---------- -----------(1,268) (3,428) ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 37,614 (4,947) ---------- -----------3,629 8,963 ------------ ------------ NET INCREASE (DECREASE)DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 4,665 (5,348)(14,931) (7,572) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 30,205 22,056 31,094 ---------- ----------------------- ------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 26,72115,274 $ 25,746 ========== ===========14,484 ============ ============ Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid for interest $ 4,8041,476 $ 5,9371,526 Cash paid for income taxes 840 547- - Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing Activity: Transfers to other real estate owned 89 1,570 $ 112 -
See accompanying notes. 6 COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition for the interim periods. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include Community West Bancshares ("Company"CWBC") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Community West Bank National Association (formerly knownN.A. ("CWB"). CWBC and CWB are referred to herein as Goleta National Bank)"the Company". All adjustments and reclassifications in the periods presented are of a normal and recurring nature. Results for the period ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Community West Bancshares included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.2004. 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - The Company maintains a detailed, systematic analysis and procedural discipline to determine the amount of the allowance for loan losses ("ALL"). The ALL is based on estimates and is intended to be adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This process involves derivingestimating probable loss estimateslosses that are based on individual loan loss, estimation, migration analysis/historical loss rates and management's judgment. The Company employs several methodologies for estimating probable losses. Methodologies are determined based on a number of factors, including type of asset, risk rating, concentrations, collateral value and the input of the Special Assets group, functioning as a workout unit. The Company calculates the required ALL on a monthly basis. Any difference between estimated and actual observed losses from the prior month are reflected in the current period required ALL calculation and adjusted as deemed necessary. The Company's ALL is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb known and inherent probable losses on existing loans. INTEREST ONLY STRIPS AND SERVICING RIGHTS - The guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans can be sold into the secondary market. Servicing rights are recognized at fair market value as separate assets when loans are sold with servicing retained. Servicing rights are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated future net servicing income. Also, at the time of the loan sale, it is the Company's policy to recognize the related gain on the loan sale in accordance with generally accepted accounting principalsprinciples ("GAAP"). The Company uses industry prepayment statistics and its own prepayment experience in estimating the expected life of the loans. Management periodically evaluates servicing rights for impairment. Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost on a loan-by-loan basis. Fair value is determined using discounted future cash flows calculated on a loan-by-loan basis and aggregated to the total asset level. Impairment to the asset is recorded if the aggregate fair value calculation drops below the net book value of the asset. The initial servicing rights and resulting gain on sale are calculated based on the difference between the best actual par and premium bids on an individual loan basis. Additionally, on certain SBA loan sales that occurred prior to 2003, the Company retained interest only strips ("I/O Strips"), which represent the present value of excess net cash flows generated by the difference between (a) interest at the stated rate paid by borrowers and (b) the sum of (i) pass-through interest paid to third-party investors and (ii) contractual servicing fees. The I/O strips are classified as trading securities. Accordingly, the Company records the I/O strips at fair value with the resulting increase or decrease in fair value being recorded through operations in the current period. Quarterly, the Company verifies the reasonableness of its valuation estimates by comparison to the results of an independent third party valuation analysis. SECURITIZED LOANS AND BONDS PAYABLE - In 1999 and 1998, respectively, the Company transferred $122 million and $81 million in loans to special purpose trusts ("Trusts"). The transfers have been accounted for as secured borrowings and, accordingly, the mortgage loans and related bonds issued are included in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Such loans are accounted for in the same manner as loans held to maturity. Deferred debt issuance costs and bond discount related to the bonds are amortized on a method that approximates the level-yieldlevel yield method over the estimated life of the bonds. OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED - Other real estate owned ("OREO") is real estate acquired through foreclosure on the collateral property and is recorded at fair value at the time of foreclosure less estimated costs to sell. Any excess of loan balance over the fair value of the OREO is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, management periodically performs a new valuation and the asset is carried at the lower of carrying 7 amount or fair value. Operating expenses or income, and gains or losses on disposition of such properties, are charged to current operations. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Statement 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and amends FASB Statement No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows. Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123. However, Statement 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure will no longer be an alternative. Statement 123(R) must be adopted no later than the first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company expects to adopt Statement 123(R) as of January 1, 2006. While the ultimate impact of adoption of this guidance is unknown at this time, the Company does not expect the impact to be significantly different from the proforma disclosures presented in Note 5. 2. LOAN SALES AND SERVICING SBA LOAN SALES - The Company sells the guaranteed portion of selected SBA loans into the secondary market, on a servicing retained basis, in exchange for a combination of a cash premium, servicing rights and/or I/O strips. A portion of the proceeds is recognized as servicing fee income as it occurs and the remainder is capitalized as excess servicing and is included in the gain on sale calculation. The Company retains the unguaranteed portion of these loans and services the loans as required under the SBA programs to retain specified yield amounts. The SBA program stipulates that the Company retains a minimum of 5% of the loan balance, which is unguaranteed. The percentage of each unguaranteed loan in excess of 5% may be periodically sold to a third party for a cash premium. The Company records servicing liabilities for the unguaranteed loans sold calculated based on the present value of the estimated future servicing costs associated with each loan. A portion of this cost is included as a reduction to the premium collected on the loan sale, and the remainder is accrued and recognized as a reduction of servicing expense as it occurs. The balance of all servicing rights and obligations is subsequently amortized over the estimated life of the loans using an estimated prepayment rate of 20-25%. Quarterly, the servicing and I/O strip assets are analyzed for impairment. The Company also periodically sells SBA loans originated under the 504 loan program into the secondary market, on a servicing released basis, in exchange for a cash premium. As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the Company had approximately $39.9 and $43.6 million, respectively, in SBA loans held for sale. 3. LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT AND SECURITIZED LOANS The composition of the Company's loans held for investment and securitized loan portfolio follows:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2005 2004 ------------- ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) Real estate $ 94,500 $ 85,357 Manufactured housing 73,023 66,423 SBA 40,492 35,265 Commercial 34,634 30,893 Securitized 20,998 23,005 Other installment 8,630 8,645 ------------- ------------ 272,277 249,588 Less: Allowance for loan losses 4,086 3,894 Deferred fees, net of costs (100) (180) Purchased premiums on securitized loans (340) (392) Discount on SBA loans 1,907 1,748 ------------- ------------ Loans held for investment, net $ 266,724 $ 244,518 ============= ============
8 An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for loans held for investment follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ------------------------ 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- (IN THOUSANDS) Balance, beginning of period $ 2,785 $ 2,652 Provision for loan losses 139 152 Loans charged off (52) (1) Recoveries on loans previously charged off 92 55 ----------- ----------- Balance, end of period $ 2,964 $ 2,858 =========== ===========
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for securitized loans follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ------------------------ 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- (IN THOUSANDS) Balance, beginning of period $ 1,109 $ 2,024 Provision for loan losses 31 (57) Loans charged off (247) (579) Recoveries on loans previously charged off 229 127 ----------- ----------- Balance, end of period $ 1,122 $ 1,515 =========== ===========
The recorded investment in loans that is considered to be impaired:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2005 2004 -------------- ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) Impaired loans without specific valuation allowances $ 88 $ 49 Impaired loans with specific valuation allowances 3,714 3,926 Specific valuation allowances allocated to impaired loans (413) (425) -------------- ------------ Impaired loans, net $ 3,389 $ 3,550 ============== ============ Average investment in impaired loans $ 3,884 $ 5,137 ============== ============
4. EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share - Basic has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Earnings per share - Diluted has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period plus the dilutive effect of granted options. Earnings per share were computed as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ------------------------ 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) Weighted average shares - Basic 5,741 5,707 Dilutive effect of options 214 127 ----------- ----------- Weighted average shares - Diluted 5,955 5,834 =========== =========== Net income $ 978 $ 874 Earnings per share - Basic .17 .15 Earnings per share - Diluted .16 .15
9 5. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - GAAP permits the Company to use either of two methodologies to account for compensation cost in connection with employee stock options. The first method requires issuers to record compensation expense over the period the options are expected to be outstanding prior to exercise, expiration or cancellation. The amount of compensation expense to be recognized over this term is the "fair value" of the options at the time of the grant as determined by the Black-Scholes valuation model. Black-Scholes computes fair value of the options based on the length of their term, the volatility of the stock price in past periods and other factors. Under this method, the issuer recognizes compensation expense regardless of whether or not the employee eventually exercises the options. Under the second methodology, if options are granted at an exercise price equal to the market value of the stock at the time of the grant, no compensation expense is recognized. The Company believes that this method better reflects the motivation for its issuance of stock options, as they are intended as incentives for future performance rather than compensation for past performance. GAAP requires that issuers electing the second method must present pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share as if the first method had been elected. The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ------------------------ 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- Annual dividend yield 1.6% 0.0% Expected volatility 35.0% 30.6% Risk-free interest rate 4.3% 3.8% Expected life (in years) 6.8 6.8
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 requires pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share using the fair value method. If the computed fair values of the awards had been amortized to expense over the vesting period of the awards, the Company's net income, basic net income per share and diluted net income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts following:
THREE MONTHS ENDED (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) MARCH 31, ------------------------ 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- Income: As reported $ 978 $ 874 Pro forma 950 838 Income per common share - basic As reported .17 .15 Pro forma .17 .15 Income per common share - diluted As reported .16 .15 Pro forma .16 .14
6. BORROWINGS REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - The Company has a financing arrangement with a third party by which its government-guaranteed securities can be pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings. As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the Company had $10.6 million and $13.7 million, respectively, of outstanding repurchase agreements, with interest rates of 1.75% to 2.35%, all of which mature by July 2005. Securities with a carrying value of $11.8 million and $14.0 million were pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES - The Company has a blanket lien credit line with the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") As of March 31, 2005, and December 31, 2004, the Company had $28.5 million and $10.5 million of outstanding advances with interest rates of 1.77% to 3.28% and terms of up to three years. This total includes $18.0 million borrowed at variable rates which adjust to current LIBOR rate either monthly or quarterly. As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the Company had $33.3 million and $33.8 million of loans and $18.2 million and $14.1 million of securities, respectively, held by the FHLB and available to be pledged as collateral for current and future FHLB advances. 10
BONDS PAYABLE - The following is a summary of bonds payable: MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2005 2004 ------------- ------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Series 1998-1 $ - $ 179 Series 1999-1 13,243 14,332 ------------- ------------- 13,243 14,511 Less: Bond issuance costs 197 228 Bond discount 320 373 ------------- ------------- Total bonds payable, net $ 12,726 $ 13,910 ============= =============
The Series 1999-1 bonds have interest rates ranging form 7.85% - 8.75% with stated maturity of May 25, 2025. The Series 1999-1 bonds are collateralized by securitized loans with an outstanding balance of $15.3 million and $16.4 million at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. 11 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This discussion is designed to provide insight into management's assessment of significant trends related to the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources and interest rate sensitivity. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report. See discussion under "Factors That May Affect Future Results of Operations" for further information on risks and uncertainties as well as information on the strategies adopted by the Company to address these risks. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Those forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and the related notes provided under "Item 1-Financial Statements" above. OVERVIEW OF EARNINGS PERFORMANCE The Company earned net income of $978,000 or $0.17 per basic share and $0.16 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2005. This represents an 11.9% increase in net income over the comparable period of 2004. The significant factors impacting net income for the first quarter of 2005 were: - Net loan portfolio growth in the first quarter of 2005 of $18.8 million, or 6.5%, primarily in commercial real estate and manufactured housing loans. - Continued prepayments of the securitized loans and the related bonds which declined $2.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, in the first quarter of 2005. - A net increase in total assets of $5.8 million, or 1.6%, and a net decrease in total deposits of $9.9 million, or 3.5%, for the first quarter of 2005. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. The Company believes that the following discussion addresses the Company's most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of the Company's financial condition and results of operations and require management's most difficult, subjective and complex judgments. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - The Company maintains a detailed, systematic analysis and procedural discipline to determine the amount of the allowance for loan losses ("ALL"). The ALL is based on estimates and is intended to be adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This process involves estimating probable losses that are based on individual loan loss, migration analysis/historical loss rates and management's judgment. The Company employs several methodologies for estimating probable losses. Methodologies are determined based on a number of factors, including type of asset, risk rating, concentrations, collateral value and the input of the Special Assets group, functioning as a workout unit. The Company calculates the required ALL on a monthly basis. Any difference between estimated and actual observed losses from the prior month are reflected in the current period required ALL calculation and adjusted as deemed necessary. The Company's ALL is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb known and inherent probable losses on existing loans. INTEREST ONLY STRIPS AND SERVICING RIGHTS - The guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans can be sold into the secondary market. Servicing rights are recognized at fair market value as separate assets when loans are sold with servicing retained. Servicing rights are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated future net servicing income. Also, at the time of the loan sale, it is the Company's policy to recognize the related gain on the loan sale in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses industry prepayment statistics and its own prepayment 12 experience in estimating the expected life of the loans. Management periodically evaluates servicing rights for impairment. Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost on a loan-by-loan basis. Fair value is determined using discounted future cash flows calculated on a loan-by-loan basis and aggregated to the total asset level. Impairment to the asset is recorded if the aggregate fair value calculation drops below the net book value of the asset. The initial servicing rights and resulting gain on sale are calculated based on the difference between the best actual par and premium bids on an individual loan basis. Additionally, on certain SBA loan sales that occurred prior to 2003, the Company retained interest only strips ("I/O Strips"), which represent the present value of excess net cash flows generated by the difference between (a) interest at the stated rate paid by borrowers and (b) the sum of (i) pass-through interest paid to third-party investors and (ii) contractual servicing fees. The I/O strips are classified as trading securities. Accordingly, the Company records the I/O strips at fair value with the resulting increase or decrease in fair value being recorded through operations in the current period. Quarterly, the Company verifies the reasonableness of its valuation estimates by comparison to the results of an independent third party valuation analysis. SECURITIZED LOANS AND BONDS PAYABLE - In 1999 and 1998, respectively, the Company transferred $122 million and $81 million in loans to special purpose trusts ("Trusts"). The transfers have been accounted for as secured borrowings and, accordingly, the mortgage loans and related bonds issued are included in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Such loans are accounted for in the same manner as loans held to maturity. Deferred debt issuance costs and bond discount related to the bonds are amortized on a method that approximates the level yield method over the estimated life of the bonds. OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED - Other real estate owned ("OREO") is real estate acquired through foreclosure on the collateral property and is recorded at fair value at the time of foreclosure less estimated costs to sell. Any excess of loan balance over the fair value of the OREO is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, management periodically performs a new valuation and the asset is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value. Operating expenses or income, and gains or losses on disposition of such properties, are charged to current operations. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - GAAP permits the Company to use either of two methodologies to account for compensation cost in connection with employee stock options. The first method requires issuers to record compensation expense over the period the options are expected to be outstanding prior to exercise, expiration or 7 cancellation. The amount of compensation expense to be recognized over this term is the "fair value" of the options at the time of the grant as determined by the Black-Scholes valuation model. Black-Scholes computes fair value of the options based on the length of their term, the volatility of the stock price in past periods and other factors. Under this method, the issuer recognizes compensation expense regardless of whether or not the employee eventually exercises the options. Under the second methodology, if options are granted at an exercise price equal to the market value of the stock at the time of the grant, no compensation expense is recognized. The Company believes that this method better reflects the motivation for its issuance of stock options, as they are intended as incentives for future performance rather than compensation for past performance. GAAP requires that issuers electing the second method must present pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share as if the first method had been elected. The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated onRECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - On December 16, 2004, the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ---------------------- --------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 --------- ----------- --------- ---------- Annual dividend yield 1.8% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% Expected volatility 22.0% 27.9% 32.9% 31.0% Risk-free interest rate 4.2% 3.9% 4.2% 3.8% Expected life (in years) 6.8 7.3 6.8 7.3
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Statement 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and amends FASB Statement No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows. Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123. However, Statement 123(R) requires proall share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share usingwill no longer be an alternative. Statement 123(R) must be adopted no later than the fair value method. If the computed fair values of the awards had been amortized to expense over the vesting period of the awards, the Company's net income, basic net income per share and diluted net income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts following:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ---------------------- --------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- Income: As reported $ 967 $ 885 $ 2,881 $ 1,731 Pro forma 923 795 2,759 1,572 Income per common share - basic As reported $ .17 $ .16 $ .50 $ .30 Pro forma .16 .14 .48 .28 Income per common share - diluted As reported $ .16 $ .15 $ .49 $ .30 Pro forma .16 .14 .47 .27
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The following schedule reflects comprehensive income for the periods indicated:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED (IN THOUSANDS) SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ---------------------- ---------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income $ 967 $ 885 $ 2,881 $ 1,731 Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax 11 6 (23) 9 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Comprehensive income $ 978 $ 891 $ 2,858 $ 1,740 ========== ========== ========== ==========
2. LOAN SALES AND SERVICING SBA LOAN SALES -first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company sellsexpects to adopt Statement 123(R) as of January 1, 2006. While the guaranteed portionultimate impact of selected SBA loans intoadoption of this guidance is unknown at this time, the secondary market, on a servicing retained basis, in exchange for a combination of a cash premium, servicing rights and/or I/O strips. A portion of the yield is recognized as servicing fee income as it occurs and the remainder is capitalized as excess servicing and is included in the gain on sale calculation. The Company retains the unguaranteed portion of these loans and services the loans as required under the SBA programs to retain specified yield amounts. The SBA program stipulates that the Company retains a minimum of 5% of the loan balance, which is unguaranteed. The percentage of each unguaranteed loan in excess of 5% may be periodically sold to a third party for a cash premium. The balances of all servicing rights are subsequently amortized over the estimated life of the loans using an estimated prepayment rate of 20-22%. Quarterly, the servicing and I/O strip assets are analyzed for impairment. 8 The Company also periodically sells SBA loans originated under the 504 loan program into the secondary market, on a servicing released basis, in exchange for a cash premium. As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had approximately $34.9 million and $36.9 million, respectively, in SBA loans held for sale. 3. LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT AND SECURITIZED LOANS The composition of the Company's loans held for investment and securitized loan portfolio follows:
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 2004 2003 --------------- -------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Commercial $ 28,240 $ 24,592 Real estate 93,135 71,010 SBA 31,103 30,698 Manufactured housing 61,080 39,073 Other installment 8,205 5,770 Securitized 25,194 36,563 --------------- -------------- 246,957 207,706 Less: Allowance for loan losses 4,040 4,676 Deferred fees, net of costs (181) (65) Purchased premiums on securitized loans (451) (689) Discount on SBA loans 1,977 1,548 --------------- -------------- Loans held for investment, net $ 241,572 $ 202,236 =============== ==============
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for loans held for investment follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------ ----------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- (IN THOUSANDS) Balance, beginning of period $ 2,779 $ 2,698 $ 2,652 $ 3,379 Provision for loan losses 192 (56) 380 21 Loans charged off (43) (44) (173) (1,548) Recoveries on loans previously charged off 3 54 72 800 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Balance, end of period $ 2,931 $ 2,652 $ 2,931 $ 2,652 =========== =========== ========== ===========
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for securitized loans follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------ ----------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- (IN THOUSANDS) Balance, beginning of period $ 1,369 $ 2,119 $ 2,024 $ 2,571 Provision for loan losses (6) 354 (129) 985 Loans charged off (324) (586) (1,168) (1,941) Recoveries on loans previously charged off 70 224 382 496 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Balance, end of period $ 1,109 $ 2,111 $ 1,109 $ 2,111 =========== =========== ========== ===========
The recorded investment in loans that is considered to be impaired:
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 2004 2003 --------------- -------------- (IN THOUSANDS) Impaired loans without specific valuation allowances $ 51 $ 235 Impaired loans with specific valuation allowances 4,221 6,843 Specific valuation allowances allocated to impaired loans (596) (640) --------------- -------------- Impaired loans, net $ 3,676 $ 6,436 =============== ============== Average investment in impaired loans $ 5,450 $ 6,584 =============== ==============
9 4. EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share - Basic has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Earnings per share - Diluted has been computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period plus the dilutive effect of granted options. Earnings per share were computed as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------- ----------------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------------ ----------- -------------- ------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) Weighted average shares - Basic 5,720 5,693 5,714 5,691 Dilutive effect of options 149 80 130 47 ------------ ----------- -------------- ------------- Weighted average shares - Diluted 5,869 5,773 5,844 5,738 ============ =========== ============== ============= Net income $ 967 $ 885 $ 2,881 $ 1,731 Earnings per share - Basic .17 .16 .50 .30 Earnings per share - Diluted .16 .15 .49 .30
5. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER BORROWINGS The Company has entered into a financing arrangement with a third party by which its government-guaranteed securities can be pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings. As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, securities with a carrying value of $18.2 million and $14.7 million respectively, were pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings. As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had $17.4 million and $14.4 million, respectively, of outstanding repurchase agreements, with interest rates of 1.40% to 2.35%, all of which mature within one year. As of September 30, 2004, the Company had advances of $7.5 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") with interest rates of 1.34% to 2.59%, $5.5 million of which matures in less than one year. 10 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This discussion is designed to provide insight into management's assessment of significant trends related to the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources and interest rate sensitivity. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report. See discussion under "Factors That May Affect Future Results of Operations" for further information on risks and uncertainties as well as information on the strategies adopted by the Company to address these risks. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This 2004 Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Those forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligationexpect the impact to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. The following discussion should be readsignificantly different from the proforma disclosures presented in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and the related notes provided under "Item 1-Financial Statements" above. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL CONDITION ANDNote 5. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW The Company experienced overall loan growth of $33.6 million, or 11.9%, for the first nine months of 2004 compared to a $512,000 decrease in loans for the first nine months of 2003. Total loans increased to $282.6 million at September 30, 2004 from $251.3 million at September 30, 2003. The securitized loans continue to pay off at a rapid rate decreasing by 41.9% to $25.7 million at September 30, 2004 from $44.3 million at September 30, 2003. The Company continues to benefit from the pay down of the high-interest bonds related to the securitized loans, as well as a reduction in charge-offs due to the general portfolio credit quality stabilization. To better reflect the markets in which the Company serves, the name of its subsidiary Bank was changed to Community West Bank National Association ("CWB") effective September 1, 2004. In addition, CWB commenced plans to open a full-service branch office in Santa Maria, California during the first quarter of 2005. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THIRDOPERATIONS-FIRST QUARTER COMPARISON The Company recorded net income of $967,000$978,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, or $.16$.17 per share diluted,basic, compared to net income of $885,000,$874,000, or $.15 per share diluted,basic, during the three months ended September 30, 2003.March 31, 2004. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, certain items in the consolidated statements of income of the Company and the related changes between those periods: 13
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, -----------------------------------MARCH 31, ------------------------------- INCREASE 2005 2004 2003 DECREASE ------------------(DECREASE) --------------- --------------------------------- ---------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPEXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) Interest income $ 5,7116,328 $ 5,0205,103 $ 6911,225 Interest expense 1,954 2,198 (244) ------------------2,060 1,939 121 --------------- --------------------------------- ---------------- Net interest income 3,757 2,822 935 ------------------4,268 3,164 1,104 --------------- --------------------------------- ---------------- Provision for loan losses 186 298 (112) ------------------170 95 75 --------------- --------------------------------- ---------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 3,571 2,524 1,0474,098 3,069 1,029 Non-interest income 2,157 3,013 (856)1,825 2,492 (667) Non-interest expenses 4,086 4,196 (110) ------------------4,257 4,076 181 --------------- --------------------------------- ---------------- Income before provision for income taxes 1,642 1,341 3011,666 1,485 181 Provision for income taxes 675 456 219 ------------------688 611 77 --------------- --------------------------------- ---------------- Net income $ 967978 $ 885874 $ 82 ==================104 =============== ================================= ================ Earnings per share - Basic $ .17 $ .16.15 $ .01 ==================.02 =============== ================================= ================ Earnings per share - Diluted $ .16 $ .15 $ .01 ================== =============== ================================= ================ Comprehensive income $ 978962 $ 891959 $ 87 ==================3 =============== ================================= ================
11 The following table sets forth the changes in interest income and expense attributable to changes in rate and volume:
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ----------------------------- 2005 VERSUS 2004 ----------------------------- CHANGE DUE TO TOTAL ------------------ CHANGE RATE VOLUME --------- ------------------ (IN THOUSANDS) Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions (including time deposits) $ (16) $ 6 $ (22) Federal funds sold (8) 20 (28) Investment securities 94 11 83 Loans, net 1,565 328 1,237 Securitized loans (410) (30) (380) --------- -------- -------- Total interest-earning assets 1,225 335 890 --------- -------- -------- Interest-bearing demand 424 141 283 Savings 12 26 (14) Time certificates of deposit (81) (33) (48) Bonds payable (367) (59) (308) Other borrowings 133 57 76 --------- -------- -------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 121 132 (11) --------- -------- -------- Net interest income $ 1,104 $ 203 $ 901 ========= ======== ========
Interest Income Total interest income increased by $691,000,$1.2 million, or 13.8%24.0%, for the thirdfirst quarter of 20042005 compared to 2003. The increase was due to a $213,000 increase in investment interest income for the third quarter 2004 compared to 2003 and a $478,000, or 9.8%, increase in loan interest income for the comparable quarters. The increase in investment interest income was a result of the increase in the average securities portfolio from $13.9 million for the third quarter of 2003 to $27.5 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2004. The increase was primarily due to increases in interest income from loans. Loan interest income increased by $1.2 million, or 23.9%, for the first quarter of 2005 compared to 2004. Loan interest income increased a net of $857,000, which includes a decrease in securitized loan interest income is also primarilyof $380,000, was due to overall loan growth. Average total loans for the third quarter 2004 increased to $282.3 million from $253.5 million for the third quarter of 2003. Total loans grew $5 million, or 1.8%, for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. The Company also benefited from a 75 basis point rise in the prime rate during the third quarter of 2004. Manufactured housing, commercial real estate, commercial and construction loanGenerally, rising interest income increased by $515,000, $211,000, $148,000 and $174,000, respectively, for the third quarter 2004 compared to 2003. These increases were partially offset by declinesrates contributed an additional $335,000 in interest income for the securitized and mortgage loan portfolios of $573,000 and $224,000, respectivelyall interest-earning assets. Interest Expense Total interest expense increased $121,000, or 6.2%, for the thirdfirst quarter of 20042005 compared to 2003. SBA and other loan products had small increases in loan interest income for the third quarter of 2004 compared to 2003. Interest Expense The decline in interest expense for the third quarter of 2004 compared to the third quarter of 2003 was primarily due to the pay down in the securitized loan portfolio and the correlated pay downs in the high-interest securitized bonds. The bond interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2004 declined by $499,000, or 47.5%, to $550,000 from $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003. This decline was partially offset by increases in interest on deposits and other borrowings.2004. Interest on deposits increased by $166,000,$355,000, or 14.8%30.8%, for the thirdfirst quarter 2004of 2005 compared to 2003.2004. Of this increase, $221,000 was attributed to deposit growth and $134,000 to increased interest rates on deposits. Interest expense on bonds payable and other borrowings declined by $234,000, or 29.8%, due to a decrease in bonds payable expense of $367,000 primarily caused by paydowns, that were partially offset by an increase in interest expense on other borrowings increased slightlyof $133,000 for the third quarter 2004 compared to 2003. Average interest-bearing deposits increased for the third quarter of 2004 over 2003 by $29.5 million, or 16%. Average other borrowed funds increased by $17.9 million to $27.2 million for the quarter ended 2004 compared to 2003. Total average cost of funds declined from 3.17% for the third quarter of 2003 to 3.01% for the third quarter of 2004.comparable quarters. Provision for Loan Losses 14 The provision for loan losses increased slightly for the thirdfirst quarter of 2004 declined by $112,000, or 37.6%, from2005 compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2003. This decrease2004. The increase was primarily a result of volume related provision increases due to portfolio growth adjusted for improvements in credit quality factors and a $360,000 reductionslight decline in the provision for loan losses for the securitized loans resulting primarily from the $4.1 million of pay downs in the portfolio during the period. As a result of loan growth within the other product lines, this decrease was partially offset by volume-related provision increases in certain other loan products.portfolio. Non-Interest Income Non-interest income includes loan document fees, service charges on deposit accounts, gains fromon sale of loans, servicing fees and other revenues not derived from interest on earning assets. The $856,000,Total non-interest income declined by $667,000 or 28.4%26.8%, decline in non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2003 is2004 primarily due to a $367,000 decrease in net loan servicing. The decline in net servicing income was the slowdown in demand for mortgage loans. The change in mortgageresult of increased prepayments within the SBA 7(a) loan demand impacted loan document fee income,portfolio. In addition, net gaingains on mortgage loan sales and other loan feesdeclined by ($230,000), ($236,000) and ($188,000), respectively,$169,000 for the third quarter of 2004 comparedcomparable periods due to 2003. SBAa decrease in net gainpremiums received on 7(a) loan sales remained relatively unchangedand a slight decline in mortgage loan refinance activity. Total mortgage loan related non-interest income, which includes origination fees and gains on loan sales, declined $398,000 for the thirdfirst quarter of 20042005 compared to 2003, at $695,000 and $700,000, respectively. Service charges on deposit accounts, loan servicing and other revenue not derived from interest on earning assets were also approximately the same for the comparable periods of third quarter 2004 compared to 2003, at $455,000 and $481,000, respectively. The remaining $171,000 decrease in non-interest income for the third quarter of 2004 compared to 2003 is due to premium and other income related to the sale of $2.1 million in unguranteed SBA 7(a) loans which closed in the third quarter of 2003 compared to no such sale in 2004. These unguaranteed loans are generally sold one or two times per year. Non-Interest Expenses Total non-interest expenses decreased $110,000 for the third quarter of 2004 compared to the third quarter of 2003. During the third quarter of 2004, the Company experienced increases in expenses related to the change in name of the subsidiary bank including marketing and consulting, which were offsetexpense increased by decreased expenses in salaries and employee benefits, insurance, occupancy and loan collection. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - NINE MONTH COMPARISON The Company recorded net income of $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2004,$181,000, or $.49 per share diluted, compared to net income of $1.7 million, or $.30 per share diluted, for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. The Company experienced net loan growth of $32 million from $246.5 million at September 30, 2003 to $278.5 million at September 30, 2004. The securitized loans paid down to a net balance of $24.6 million at 12 September 30, 2004 from a net balance of $42.2 million at September 30, 2003. The changes in loan portfolio mix have contributed to the net interest income after provision for loan losses increase of $2.9 million, or 40.3%4.4%, for the first nine monthsquarter of 2004 compared to 2003. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, certain items in the consolidated statements of income of the Company and the related changes between those periods:
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, INCREASE 2004 2003 (DECREASE) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) Interest income $ 16,117 $ 15,398 $ 719 Interest expense 5,838 7,243 (1,405) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net interest income 10,279 8,155 2,124 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Provision for loan losses 251 1,006 (755) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net interest income after provision for loan losses 10,028 7,149 2,879 Non-interest income 8,029 8,199 (170) Non-interest expenses 13,162 12,722 440 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Income before provision for income taxes 4,895 2,626 2,269 Provision for income taxes 2,014 895 1,119 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net income $ 2,881 $ 1,731 $ 1,150 ================== ================== ================== Earnings per share - Basic $ .50 $ .30 $ .20 ================== ================== ================== Earnings per share - Diluted $ .49 $ .30 $ .19 ================== ================== ================== Comprehensive income $ 2,858 $ 1,740 $ 1,118 ================== ================== ==================
Interest Income Total interest income increased by $719,000, or 4.7%, for the first nine months of 2004 compared to 2003. Investment interest income increased by $420,000, or 87.3%, and loan interest income increased by $299,000, or 2%, for the first nine months of 2004 compared to 2003. The increase in investment income is the result of an increase in the average securities portfolio balance from $12.7 million as of September 30, 2003 to $25.9 million as of September 30, 2004. The increase in loan interest income was due to overall net loan growth primarily in the manufactured housing, commercial real estate, land, construction, and commercial loan portfolios that grew by 73.1%, 43.1%, 61.6%, 33.9% and 39.1%, respectively, from September 30, 2003 to September 30, 2004. Manufactured housing, commercial real estate, land and construction, SBA and commercial loans had increases in interest income of $1.2 million, $453,000, $507,000, $352,000 and $461,000, respectively, for the first nine months of 2004 compared to 2003. The pay down of securitized loans resulted in a decline of interest income of $2.1 million from $4.9 million to $2.8 million for the first nine months of 2003 to 2004. Mortgage loan interest income also declined for the first nine months of 2004 by 80%, or $469,000, compared to 2003, as the volume and time held in warehouse both declined. Interest Expense The decline in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to 2003 was primarily due to the pay down in the securitized loan portfolio and the correlated pay downs in the high-interest securitized bonds. The bond interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 declined by $1.7 million to $2 million from $3.7 million for 2003. This decline was partially offset by a small increase in interest expense on deposits of $100,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to 2003 as well as an increase in interest expense on other borrowings of $215,000. Total average cost of funds for the first nine months of 2004 was 3.17% compared to 4.25% for the first nine months of 2003. Provision for Loan Losses The provision for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 decreased by $755,000 compared to the first nine months of 2003. The primary decrease was in the securitized loan portfolio of $1.1 million due to the continued pay downs in the portfolio. Non-Interest Income Non-interest income includes loan document fees, service charges on deposit accounts, gains from sale of loans, servicing fees and other revenues not derived from interest on earning assets. The $170,000, or 2%, decrease in non-interest revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 as2005 compared to the same period in 2003 is primarily due to the decline in mortgage loan volume of originations and loan sales. Total non-interest income related to mortgage lending declined $1.5 million from 2003 to 2004. Other income also declined by $214,000 primarily due to gains on sales of other real estate owned in 2003 of $157,000. SBA origination and loan sale 13 income increased by $1.2 million for the 2004 compared to 2003. Loan servicing income for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 also increased by $317,000 for 2004 compared to 2003. Service charges on deposit accounts and other revenues not derived from interest income decreased slightly. Non-Interest Expenses Total non-interest expenses increased 3.5%, or $440,000, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to 2003. Professional services increased by $212,000, or 45%, primarily due to increases in consulting and auditing fees. The Company outsources certain administrative tasks. Other operating expenses increased by $320,000, or 18%, for 2004 compared to 2003. This increase is primarily due to ana net increase of $134,000 in advertising expenses and $268,000 in other loan and collection fees. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the securitized loan servicing fees of $184,000 for the year to date 2004 compared to 2003. Salariessalaries and employee benefits increased slightly by $73,000 for the first nine months of 2004 compared to 2003. The increase in employee benefit costs was primarily due to increases in various insurance plans of $115,000,$140,000, or 20.1%5%. Total occupancy and equipment expenses decreased by $165,000 from 2003 to 2004. This decrease was due to decreases in premises and equipment maintenance and depreciation costs. INTEREST RATES AND DIFFERENTIALS The following table illustrates average yields on our interest-earning assets and average rates on our interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated. These average yields and rates are derived by dividing interest income by the average balances of interest-earning assets and by dividing interest expense by the average balances of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated. Amounts outstanding are averages of daily balances during the applicable periods.
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------- -------------------------MARCH 31, ------------------------------ 2005 2004 2003 2004 2003 ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS:-------------- -------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS: Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions: Average balance $ 8,1942,364 $ 1,677 $ 6,821 $ 1,8725,793 Interest income 49 8 118 3016 32 Average yield 2.38% 1.95% 2.31% 2.15%2.68% 2.21% Federal funds sold: Average balance $ 7,6993,346 $ 14,409 $ 8,667 $ 16,09610,935 Interest income 20 28 35 74 135 Average yield 1.45% .97 % 1.14% 1.12%2.40% 1.02% Investment securities: Average balance $ 27,45531,730 $ 13,852 $ 25,890 $ 12,71822,974 Interest income 274 63 709 316301 207 Average yield 3.97% 1.81% 3.66% 3.33%3.85% 3.60% Gross loans, excluding securitized: Average balance $ 254,404285,010 $ 204,950 $ 236,685 $ 193,186218,284 Interest income 4,520 3,500 12,365 9,9695,328 3,763 Average yield 7.07% 6.78% 6.98% 6.90%7.58% 6.89% Securitized loans: Average balance $ 27,93722,649 $ 48,597 $ 31,923 $ 56,21635,686 Interest income 840 1,414 2,851 4,948663 1,073 Average yield 11.96% 11.54% 11.93% 11.77%11.87% 12.03% TOTAL INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS: Average balance $ 325,689345,099 $ 283,485 $ 309,986 $ 280,088293,672 Interest income 5,711 5,020 16,117 15,3986,328 5,103 Average yield 6.98%7.44% 7.03% 6.95% 7.35%
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THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, -------------------------- -------------------------MARCH 31, ------------------------------ 2005 2004 2003 2004 2003 ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------ INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES:-------------- -------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES: Interest-bearing demand deposits: Average balance $ 49,47293,495 $ 36,252 $ 41,828 $ 34,56234,446 Interest expense 200 89 426 272529 105 Average cost of funds 1.61% .98% 1.36% 1.05%2.29% 1.22% Savings deposits: Average balance $ 16,61515,560 $ 16,257 $ 18,490 $ 15,44719,769 Interest expense 61 55 180 16170 58 Average cost of funds 1.46% 1.34% 1.30% 1.40%1.82% 1.17% Time certificates of deposit: Average balance $ 147,121129,954 $ 131,209 $ 142,609 $ 131,291136,941 Interest expense 1,025 976 3,019 3,089910 991 Average cost of funds 2.77% 2.95% 2.83% 3.15%2.84% 2.89% Bonds payable: Average balance $ 17,76813,393 $ 36,460 $ 21,235 $ 42,31224,657 Interest expense 550 1,049 1,958 3,681370 737 Average cost of funds 12.31% 11.41% 12.32% 11.63%11.21% 11.96% Other borrowings: Average balance $ 27,19729,818 $ 9,285 $ 21,606 $ 4,20114,340 Interest expense 118 29 255 40181 48 Average cost of funds 1.73% 1.23% 1.58% 1.27%2.46% 1.34% TOTAL INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES: Average balance $ 258,173282,220 $ 229,463 $ 245,768 $ 227,813230,153 Interest expense 1,954 2,198 5,838 7,2432,060 1,939 Average cost of funds 3.01% 3.80% 3.17% 4.25%2.96% 3.37% NET INTEREST INCOME $ 3,7574,268 $ 2,822 $ 10,279 $ 8,1553,164 NET INTEREST SPREAD 3.96% 3.22% 3.77% 3.10%4.48% 3.58% AVERAGE NET MARGIN 4.59% 3.95% 4.43% 3.89%5.02% 4.31%
Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance of loans outstanding. Net interest income is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments and the interest expense paid on deposits and other liabilities. The amount by which interest income will exceed interest expense depends on the volume or balance of earning assets compared to the volume or balance of interest-bearing deposits and liabilities and the interest rate earned on those interest-earning assets compared to the interest rate paid on those interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets. It is used to measure the difference between the average rate of interest earned on assets and the average rate of interest that must be paid on liabilities used to fund those assets. To maintain its net interest margin, the Company must manage the relationship between interest earned and paid. FINANCIAL CONDITION Average assets for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 were $325.7$359.9 million compared to $298.9$310.2 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2003.March 31, 2004. Average equity increased to $35.8$38.2 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005, from $33.7$35.1 million for the same period in 2003. Average loans increased to $268.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 from $249.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. Average deposits also increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 to $241.3 million from $215.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003.2004. The book value per share increased to $6.44$6.69 at September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 from $6.02$6.56 at December 31, 2003. 152004. 16
PERCENT OF SELECTED BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, INCREASE INCREASE (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2005 2004 2003 (DECREASE) (DECREASE) ----------------------- ------------- ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,72115,274 $ 22,05630,205 $ 4,665 21.2%(14,931) (49.4%) Time deposits in other financial institutions 392 792 (400) (50.5%639 647 (8) (1.2%) Investment securities available-for-sale 22,293 15,432 6,861 44.5%21,951 22,258 (307) (1.4%) Investment securities held-to-maturity 3,029 5,036 (2,007) (39.9%)8,168 6,094 2,074 34.0% I/O strips 3,004 3,548 (544) (15.3%2,459 2,715 (256) (9.4%) Loans-Held for sale 36,968 42,038 (5,070) (12.1%42,608 45,988 (3,380) (7.3%) Loans-Held for investment, net 216,946 166,874 50,072 30.0%246,440 222,153 24,287 10.9% Securitized loans, net 24,626 35,362 (10,736) (30.4%20,284 22,365 (2,081) (9.3%) Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 1,189 - 1,189 -1,340 1,200 140 11.7% Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost 812 812 - - Total Assets 347,240 304,250 42,990 14.1%370,978 365,203 5,775 1.6% Total Deposits 262,960 224,855 38,105 16.9%274,659 284,568 (9,909) (3.5%) Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 17,425 14,394 3,031 21.1%10,629 13,672 (3,043) (22.3%) Federal Home Loan Bank advances 7,500 - 7,500 -28,500 10,500 18,000 171.4% Bonds payable in connection with securitized loans 15,969 26,100 (10,131) (38.8%12,726 13,910 (1,184) (8.5%) Total Stockholders' Equity 36,878 34,331 2,547 7.4%$ 38,420 $ 37,569 $ 851 2.3%
The securitized loans are paying offpaid down in the first quarter of 2005 at a current annualized rate of 41.5%37.2%. The Company has effectively focused on replacing these loans with growth in the manufactured housing, SBA, commercial and commercial real estate loan portfolios. The following schedule shows the balance and percentage change in the various deposits:
PERCENT OF SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, INCREASE INCREASE 2005 2004 2003 (DECREASE) (DECREASE) ------------------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Non-interest-bearing deposits $ 41,58831,153 $ 42,41744,384 $ (829) (2.0%(13,231) (29.8%) Interest-bearing deposits 62,172 38,115 24,057 63.1%91,429 92,395 (966) (1.0%) Savings 15,592 15,559 33 -15,259 15,370 (111) (0.7%) Time certificates of $100,000 or more 38,367 19,673 18,694 95.0%44,938 40,393 4,545 11.3% Other time certificates 105,241 109,091 (3,850) (3.5%91,880 92,026 (146) (0.2%) ------------------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- Total deposits $ 262,960274,659 $ 224,855284,568 $ 38,105 16.9% ==============(9,909) (3.5%) ========== ============= =========== ===========
The increase in the Company's deposits is primarily due to an increase in money market deposit accounts of $22.9 million, or 43.9%, which is the result of a new preferred money market product. Certificates of deposit also increased by $14.8 million, or 11.5%. ASSET QUALITYNONACCRUAL, PAST DUE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSESRESTRUCTURED LOANS A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays or payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis. When determining the possibility of impairment, management considers the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. For collateral-dependent loans, the Company uses the fair value of collateral method to measure impairment. All other loans, except for securitized loans, are measured for impairment based on the present value of future cash flows. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for all loans in the portfolio except for the securitized loans, which are evaluated for impairment on a collective basis. 1617
The recorded investment in loans that is considered to be impaired:
SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2005 2004 2003 --------------- -------------------------- ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) Impaired loans without specific valuation allowances $ 5188 $ 23549 Impaired loans with specific valuation allowances 4,221 6,8433,714 3,926 Specific valuation allowances allocated to impaired loans (596) (640) --------------- --------------(413) (425) ------------ ------------ Impaired loans, net $ 3,6763,389 $ 6,436 =============== ==============3,550 ============ ============ Average investment in impaired loans $ 5,4503,884 $ 6,584 =============== ==============5,137 ============ ============
The following schedule reflects recorded investment at the dates indicated in certain types of loans:
SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2005 2004 2003 --------------- ----------------------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Nonaccrual loans $ 7,6558,461 $ 7,1748,350 SBA guaranteed portion of loans included above (4,743) (4,106)(5,867) (5,287) --------------- ----------------------------- Nonaccrual loans, net $ 2,9122,594 $ 3,0683,063 =============== ============================= Troubled debt restructured loans, gross $ 126123 $ 193124 Loans 30 through 89 days past due with interest accruing 1,796 3,9071,379 1,804 Allowance for loan losses to gross loans 1.43% 1.84%1.30% 1.32%
As specified under governing documents, CWB generally repurchases the guaranteed portion of SBA loans from investors on behalf of the SBA, when those loans become past due 120 days. After the foreclosure and collection process is complete, the SBA reimburses CWB for this principal balance. Therefore, although these balances do not earn interest during this period, they generally do not result in a loss of principal to CWB. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT The Company has established policies as well as analytical tools to manage liquidity. Proper liquidity management ensures that sufficient funds are available to meet normal operating demands in addition to unexpected customer demand for funds, such as high levels of deposit withdrawals or increased loan demand, in a timely and cost effective manner. The most important factor in the preservation of liquidity is maintaining public confidence that facilitates the retention and growth of core deposits. Ultimately, public confidence is gained through profitable operations, sound credit quality and a strong capital position. The Company's liquidity management is viewed from both a long-term and short-term perspective as well as from an asset and liability perspective. Management monitors liquidity through regular reviews of maturity profiles, funding sources and loan and deposit forecasts to minimize funding risk. The Company has Asset/Liability Committeesasset/liability committees ("ALCO") at the Board and CWB management levelslevel to review asset/liability management and liquidity issues. The Company maintains strategic liquidity and contingency plans. The liquidity ratio of the Company was 24.8% at September 30, 200422% and 26% at27% as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2003.2004, respectively. The liquidity ratio consists of cash and due from banks, deposits in other financial institutions, available for sale investments, federal funds sold and loans held for sale, divided by total assets. The Company has invested resources in the purchase of government-guaranteed investment securities and obtained a financing arrangement, allowingrepurchase agreements ("Repos") that allow it to pledge these securities as collateral for short-term borrowings.borrowings in case of increased liquidity needs. At September 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2003,2004, the Company had outstanding repurchase borrowings of $17.4$10.6 million and $14.4$13.7 million, respectively. Therespectively, of outstanding Repos, with interest rates range from 1.40%of 1.75% to 2.35%, all of which mature within one year. This arrangement allows for additionalby July 2005. As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco ("FHLB"), the Company established a credit line under which the borrowing capacity is determined using a percentage of its total assets, subject to collateralization from the pledging option under requirements of FHLB's "Blanket Lien". Approval in March 2005, for FHLB's "Blanket Lien" option represents an enhancement of the Bank's borrowing capacity with FHLB, which was previously based on "delivery status". Advances are collateralized in the aggregate by CWB's FHLB stock, deposits maintained with FHLB, certain mortgages or deeds of trust and provides improved flexibilitysecurities of the U.S. Government and its 18 agencies. The maximum amount of credit available to CWB will change in managingaccordance with FHLB policies. As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the Company's liquidity.Company had $28.5 million and $10.5 million, respectively, of FHLB advances with interest rates of 1.77% to 3.28% and terms of up to three years. As of March 31, 2005, $18.0 million of these advances have variable interest rates that adjust to current LIBOR rate either monthly or quarterly. As of March 31, 2005, CWB had approximately $42.0 million available for future borrowing. The Company, through CWB,the bank, also has the ability as a member of the Federal Reserve System, to borrow at the discount window a portionup to 50% of what is pledged at the Federal Reserve Bank. The facility is available on a short-term basis, typically overnight. CWB qualifies for primary credit as it has been deemed to be in sound financial condition. The rate on primary credit is currentlywill be 50 basis points less than the secondary credit rate and will generally be granted on a "no questions asked basis" at a rate that initially will be at 100 basis points above the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) target federal funds rate. As the rate (currently at 1.75%). During the first quarteris currently not attractive, it is unlikely it will be used as a regular source of 2004, CWB became a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"). This membership allows for additional borrowing capacity and providesfunding, but is noted as available as an additional source to utilize in managing the Company's liquidity. Outstanding borrowings from the FHLB were $7.5 million at September 30, 2004. The 17 interest rates range from 1.34% to 2.59%, $5.5 million of which matures in less than one year. Currently, the unused borrowing capacity is $9.1 million.alternative funding source. CWB also maintains two unsecured federal funds purchased credit lines for a total of $6$13.5 million each from other financial institutions, which it may periodically use for short-term liquidity needs. CWBC's routine funding requirements primarily consist of certain operating expenses. Normally, CWBC obtains funding to meet its obligations from dividends collected from its subsidiary and has the capability to issue debt securities. Federal banking laws regulate the amount of dividends that may be paid by banking subsidiaries without prior approval. CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's equity capital was $36.9$38.4 million at September 30, 2004.March 31, 2005. Under the Prompt Corrective Action provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ("FDICIA"), national banks are assigned regulatory capital classifications based on the specified capital ratios of the institutions. The capital classifications are "well capitalized", "adequately capitalized", "undercapitalized", "significantly undercapitalized" and "critically undercapitalized". To be considered "well capitalized", an institution must have a core capital ratio of at least 5% and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%. Additionally, FDICIA imposed in 1994 a new Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6% to be considered "well capitalized". Tier I risk-based capital is, defined as common stock and retained earnings net of goodwill and other intangible assets. To be categorized as "well capitalized" or "adequately capitalized", CWB must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios and values as set forth in the tables below:
Total (dollars in thousands) Risk - Risk -Risk- Adjusted Total Tier 1 Tier 1 BasedTotal Tier 1 Weighted Average Capital Capital Leverage (dollars in thousands) Capital Capital Assets Assets Ratio Ratio Ratio -------- -------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- September 30,March 31, 2005 CWBC (Consolidated) $ 42,089 $ 38,177 $ 312,724 $ 362,900 13.46% 12.21% 10.52% CWB 39,489 35,580 312,498 359,410 12.64 11.39 9.90 December 31, 2004 CWBC (Consolidated) $ 40,120 $ 36,581 $ 282,553 $ 344,746 14.20% 12.95% 10.61%41,047 37,315 298,359 358,623 13.76% 12.51% 10.41% CWB 37,589 34,051 282,044 341,018 13.33 12.07 9.99 December 31, 2003 CWBC (Consolidated) 37,150 34,096 242,730 305,666 15.31 14.05 11.15 CWB 34,695 31,648 242,170 301,024 14.33 13.07 10.5138,550 34,819 298,309 354,889 12.92 11.67 9.81 Well capitalized ratios 10.00 6.00 5.00 Minimum capital ratios 8.00 4.00 4.00
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERVISION AND REGULATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Banking is a complex, highly regulated industry. The banking regulatory scheme serves not to protect investors, but is designed to maintain a safe and sound banking system, to protect depositors and the FDIC insurance fund, and to facilitate the conduct of sound monetary policy. In furtherance of these goals, Congress and the states have created several largely autonomous regulatory agencies and enacted numerous laws that govern banks, bank holding companies and the banking industry. Consequently, the Company's growth and earnings performance, as well as that of CWB, may be affected not only by management decisions and general economic conditions, but also by the requirements of applicable state and federal statutes and regulations and the policies of various governmental regulatory authorities, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB"), the FDIC, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") and the California Department of Financial Institutions ("DFI"). For a detailed discussion of the regulatory scheme governing the Company and CWB, please see the discussion in the 19 Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20032004 under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Supervision and Regulation." - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Company's short and long-term success is subject to many factors that are beyond its control. Shareholders and prospective investors in the Company should carefully consider the following risk factors, in addition to other information contained in this report. This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. ActualThose forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results couldmay differ materially from those anticipatedprojected in thesethe forward-looking statements as a result of numerousstatements. Such risks and uncertainties including those described below.include: INTEREST RATE RISK The Company is exposed to different types of interest rate risks. These risks include: lag, repricing, basis and prepayment risk. 18 - Lag Risk- lag risk results from the inherent timing difference between the repricing of the Company's adjustable rate assets and liabilities. For instance, certain loans tied to the prime rate index may only reprice on a quarterly basis. However, at a community bank such as CWB, when rates are rising, funding sources tend to reprice more slowly than the loans. Therefore, for CWB, the effect of this timing difference is generally favorable during a period of rising interest rates and unfavorable during a period of declining interest rates. This lag can produce some short-term volatility, particularly in times of numerous prime rate changes. The last prime rate change was effected on September 22, 2004. - Repricing Risk - repricing risk is caused by the mismatch in the maturities / repricing periods between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. If CWB was perfectly matched, the net interest margin would generally expand during rising rate periods and generally contract during falling rate periods. This is so since loans tend to reprice more quickly than do funding sources. Typically, since CWB is somewhat asset sensitive, this would also tend to expand the net interest margin during times of interest rate increases. However, to some extent, banks are also subject to the steepness of the yield curve that is, the spread between rates at different maturity points. - Basis Risk - item pricing tied to different indices may tend to react differently, however, all CWB's variable products are priced off the prime rate. - Prepayment Risk - prepayment risk results from borrowers paying down / off their loans prior to maturity. Prepayments on fixed-rate products increase in falling interest rate environments and decrease in rising interest rate environments. Since a majority of CWB's loan originations are adjustable rate and set based on prime, and there is little lag time on the reset, CWB does not experience significant prepayments. However, CWB does have more prepayment risk on its securitized and manufactured housing loans and its mortgage-backed investment securities. Offsetting the prepayment risk on the securitized loans are the related bonds payable, which were issued at a fixed rate. When the bonds payable prepay, given the current interest rate environment, this reduces CWB's interest expense as a higher, fixed rate is, in effect, traded for a lower, variable rate funding source. MANAGEMENT OF INTEREST RATE RISK To mitigate the impact of changes in market interest rates on the Company's interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the amounts and maturities are actively managed. Short-term, adjustable-rate assets are generally retained as they have similar repricing characteristics as our funding sources. CWB sells mortgage products and a portion of its SBA loan originations. While the Company has some interest rate exposure in excess of five years, it has internal policy limits designed to minimize risk should interest rates rise. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to help manage risk, but will consider such instruments in the future if the perceived need should arise. Loan sales-sales - The Company's ability to originate, purchase and sell loans is also significantly impacted by changes in interest rates. Increases in interest rates may also reduce the amount of loan and commitment fees received by CWB. A significant decline in interest rates could also decrease the size of the CWB's servicing portfolio and the related servicing income by increasing the level of prepayments. 20 OPERATIONAL RISK Operational risk represents the risk of loss resulting from the Company's operations, including but not limited to, the risk of fraud by employees or persons outside the Company, the execution of unauthorized transactions by employees, transaction processing errors and breaches of internal control system and compliance requirements. This risk of loss also includes the potential legal actions that could arise as a result of an operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable regulatory standards, adverse business decisions or their implementation and customer attrition due to potential negative publicity. Operational risk is inherent in all business activities and the management of this risk is important to the achievement of the Company's objectives. In the event of a breakdown in the internal control system, improper operation of systems or improper employee actions, the Company could suffer financial loss, face regulatory action and suffer damage to its reputation. The Company manages operational risk through a risk management framework and its internal control processes. The framework involves business units, corporate risk management personnel and executive management. Under this framework, the business units have direct and primary responsibility and accountability for identifying, controlling and monitoring operational risk. Business unit managers maintain a system of controls with the objective of providing proper transaction authorization and execution, proper system operations, safeguarding of assets from misuse or theft and ensuring the reliability of financial and other data. Business unit managers ensure that the controls are appropriate and are implemented as designed. Business continuation and disaster recovery planning is also critical to effectively manage operational risks. The Company's internal audit function (currently outsourced to a third party) validates the system of internal controls through risk-based regular and ongoing audit procedures and reports on the effectiveness of internal controls to executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board. While the Company believes that it has designed effective methods to minimize operational risks, there is no absolute assurance that business disruption or operational losses would not occur in the event of disaster. DEPENDENCE ON REAL ESTATE Approximately 47%45% of the loan portfolio of the Company is secured by various forms of real estate, including residential and commercial real estate. A decline in current economic conditions or rising interest rates could have an adverse effect on the demand for new loans, the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans and the value of real estate and other collateral securing loans. The real estate securing the Company's loan portfolio is concentrated in California. If real estate values decline significantly, especially in California, the change could harm the financial condition of the Company's borrowers, the collateral for its loans will provide less security and the Company would be more likely to suffer losses on defaulted loans. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS Economic activity continued to moderately expand during the third quarter of 2004. California banks reported generally solid loan demand and good credit quality. Demand for business lending continued to improve in most areas. Demand for mortgages to finance home purchases weakened. Across the country, loan demand generally improved with an increase in commercial loan demand offsetting some softening in consumer loan demand. INCREASED COMPETITION The financial services industry is extremely competitive. As new competitors and new products enter the market, the increase in competition may reduce market share or cause the prices the Company can charge for products and services to fall. 19 CURTAILMENT OF GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAMS COULD AFFECT A SEGMENT OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS A major segment of the Company's business consists of originating and selling government guaranteed loans, in particular those guaranteed by the SBA. From time to time, the government agencies that guarantee these loans reach their internal limits and cease to guarantee loans. In addition, these agencies may change their rules for loans or Congress may adopt legislation that would have the effect of discontinuing or changing the programs. Non-governmental programs could replace government programs for some borrowers, but the terms might not be equally acceptable. Therefore, if these changes occur, the volume of loans to small businessesbusiness, industrial and agricultural borrowers of the types that now qualify for government guaranteed loans could decline. Also, the profitability of these loans could decline. In early OctoberAs the funding and sale of 2004, the SBA announced major program changes which include:guaranteed portion of 7(a) loans is a decrease insignificant portion of the guarantee limit to $1 million, borrower fees will revert to 2001 levels, and approval of an increase inCompany's business, the ongoing lender fee paidlong-term resolution to the SBA from .36% to .50%. The effects from changes to SBA lending fromfunding for the new changes7(a) loan program may have an unfavorable impact on the Company's future performance and results of operations areoperations. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS The economy continued to expand at a moderate pace in the first quarter of 2005. The retail, housing and manufacturing sectors of the economy all showed strength as did travel and tourism. Banks have reported stronger lending activity, particularly in business lending, while the Federal Reserve has continued to raise the Federal discount rate, now at 2.75%. These increases to the discount rate tend to enhance net interest margin for asset-sensitive financial institutions but may be tempered by a lending environment that remains very competitive. COMPETITION The banking industry is highly competitive. The Company faces competition not practicalonly from other financial institutions within the markets it serves, but deregulation has resulted in competition from companies not typically associated with financial services as well as companies accessed through the internet. As a community bank, the Company attempts to quantify atcombat this time.increased competition by developing and offering new products and increased quality of services. 21 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK There has been no material change in the Company's market risk since the end of the last fiscal year. For information about the Company's market risk, see the information contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk," which is incorporated herein by this reference. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with the participation of the Company's management, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer believe that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in making known to them material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in this report. Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and implemented, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving an entity's disclosure objectives. The likelihood of achieving such objections is affected by limitations inherent in disclosure controls and procedures. These include the fact that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal control can occur because of human failures such as simple errors or mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established process. There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting, known to the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer, that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - ------ ----------------------------------- The Company is involved in various litigation of a routine nature that is being handled and defended in the ordinary course of the Company's business. In the opinion of management, based in part on consultation with legal counsel, the resolution of these litigation matters will not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURTIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS - ------ ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Not applicable ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES - ------ ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Not applicable ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS - ------ --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Not applicable 20 ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION - ------ ------------------------- ----------------- Not applicable ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K - ------ -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- (a) Exhibits. 31.1 Certification by the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 Certification by the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 3222 32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. July 26, 2004:January 28, 2005: The Company furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K to report that, on July 23, 2004,January 27, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2004. 21December 31, 2004 and declared a dividend. 23 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. COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES ------------------------- (Registrant) Date: November 9, 2004May 10, 2005 /s/Charles G. Baltuskonis ----------------------------------------------------------------- Charles G. Baltuskonis Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer On Behalf of Registrant and as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer 2224
EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT ======= =================================================================================================== 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d- 14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d- 14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 32*32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-13(b) and Rule 15d-14(b), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C.1350.
================================================== * This certification is furnished to, but not filed, with the Commission. This certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. 23 25