UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

xQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For the Quarterly Period EndedJune 30, 2013

For the Quarterly Period EndedMarch 31, 2013

OR

 

¨Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.1934 For the Transition Period from ___________to__________

For the Transition Period from ___________to__________

 

Commission file number0-26850

 

First Defiance Financial Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

First Defiance Financial Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Ohio 34-1803915
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)

 

601 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 782-5015

 

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. YesxNo¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YesxNo¨

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerx
Non-accelerated filer¨Smaller reporting company¨

 

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

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date. Common Stock, $.01 Par Value – 9,773,3319,776,957 shares outstanding at April 30,July 29, 2013.

 

 
 

 

FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

 

INDEX

  Page Number
PART I.-FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
   
Item 1.Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Condition – March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
2
   
 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income - Three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 20124
   
 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 20125
  
 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity – ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012 66
   
 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 20127
   
 Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements98
   
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations4849
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk6771
   
Item 4.Controls and Procedures6872
   
PART II-OTHER INFORMATION: 
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings6973
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors6973
   
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds6973
   
Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities6973
   
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures6973
   
Item 5.Other Information6973
   
Item 6.Exhibits6973
   
 Signatures7074

PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Condition

(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in Thousands, except per share data)

  June 30, 
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents:        
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions $39,743  $45,832 
Federal funds sold  88,000   91,000 
   127,743   136,832 
Securities:        
Available-for-sale, carried at fair value  188,079   194,101 
Held-to-maturity, carried at amortized cost (fair value $451 and $516 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)  445   508 
   188,524   194,609 
Loans held for sale  14,808   22,064 
Loans receivable, net of allowance of $26,270 at June 30, 2013 and $26,711 at December 31, 2012, respectively  1,536,396   1,498,546 
Accrued interest receivable  5,891   5,594 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  19,353   20,655 
Bank owned life insurance  42,292   41,832 
Premises and equipment  38,866   39,663 
Real estate and other assets held for sale  6,546   3,805 
Goodwill  61,525   61,525 
Core deposit and other intangibles  4,090   4,738 
Mortgage servicing rights  8,731   7,833 
Deferred taxes  2,291   78 
Other assets  9,160   9,174 
Total assets $2,066,216  $2,046,948 

(continued)

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FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Condition

(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in Thousands, except share and per share data)

  March 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
    
Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents:        
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions $31,342  $45,832 
Federal funds sold  125,000   91,000 
   156,342   136,832 
Securities:        
Available-for-sale, carried at fair value  196,132   194,101 
Held-to-maturity, carried at amortized cost (fair value $499 and $516 at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)  492   508 
   196,624   194,609 
Loans held for sale  10,761   22,064 
Loans receivable, net of allowance of $26,459 at March 31, 2013 and $26,711 at December 31, 2012, respectively  1,480,549   1,498,546 
Accrued interest receivable  6,025   5,594 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  19,354   20,655 
Bank owned life insurance  42,061   41,832 
Premises and equipment  39,218   39,663 
Real estate and other assets held for sale  4,313   3,805 
Goodwill  61,525   61,525 
Core deposit and other intangibles  4,402   4,738 
Mortgage servicing rights  8,379   7,833 
Deferred taxes  301   78 
Other assets  9,557   9,174 
Total assets $2,039,411  $2,046,948 

(continued)

FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Condition

(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in Thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

  March 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
    
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity        
Liabilities:        
Deposits $1,656,348  $1,667,472 
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank  12,784   12,796 
Subordinated debentures  36,083   36,083 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  52,747   51,702 
Advance payments by borrowers  1,366   1,473 
Other liabilities  17,440   19,294 
Total liabilities  1,776,768   1,788,820 
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share: 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued  -   - 
Common stock, $.01 par value per share: 25,000,000 shares authorized; 12,735,313 and 12,739,496  shares issued and 9,766,132 and 9,729,466 shares outstanding, respectively  127   127 
Common stock warrant  878   878 
Additional paid-in capital  135,925   136,046 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax of $2,050 and $2,301, respectively  3,808   4,274 
Retained earnings  168,563   164,103 
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,969,181 and 3,010,030 shares respectively  (46,658)  (47,300)
Total stockholders’ equity  262,643   258,128 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $2,039,411  $2,046,948 

  June 30, 
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity        
Liabilities:        
Deposits $1,635,708  $1,667,472 
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank  62,773   12,796 
Subordinated debentures  36,083   36,083 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  47,560   51,702 
Advance payments by borrowers  1,844   1,473 
Other liabilities  17,751   19,294 
Total liabilities  1,801,719   1,788,820 
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
         
Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share: 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued      
Common stock, $.01 par value per share: 25,000,000 shares authorized; 12,735,313 and 12,739,496  shares issued and 9,776,057 and 9,729,466 shares outstanding, respectively  127   127 
Common stock warrant  878   878 
Additional paid-in capital  136,111   136,046 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax of $111 and $2,301, respectively  204   4,274 
Retained earnings  173,679   164,103 
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,959,256 and 3,010,030 shares respectively  (46,502)  (47,300)
Total stockholders’ equity  264,497   258,128 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $2,066,216  $2,046,948 

 

See accompanying notes

FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income

(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in Thousands, except share and per share data)

 

  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2013  2012 
Interest Income        
Loans $16,796  $18,650 
Investment securities:        
Taxable  678   1,111 
Non-taxable  725   672 
Interest-bearing deposits  58   92 
FHLB stock dividends  219   229 
Total interest income  18,476   20,754 
Interest Expense        
Deposits  1,647   2,369 
FHLB advances and other  90   751 
Subordinated debentures  152   331 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  60   104 
Total interest expense  1,949   3,555 
Net interest income  16,527   17,199 
Provision for loan losses  425   3,503 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  16,102   13,696 
Non-interest Income        
Service fees and other charges  2,385   2,671 
Insurance commission income  3,036   2,536 
Mortgage banking income  2,830   2,445 
Gain on sale of non-mortgage loans  15   9 
Gain on sale or call of securities  53   43 
Trust income  163   153 
Income from Bank Owned Life Insurance  229   220 
Other non-interest income  251   342 
Total non-interest income  8,962   8,419 
Non-interest Expense        
Compensation and benefits  8,798   8,465 
Occupancy  1,654   1,788 
FDIC insurance premium  656   669 
State franchise tax  629   514 
Data processing  1,181   1,169 
Amortization of intangibles  336   375 
Other non-interest expense  3,945   3,279 
Total non-interest expense  17,199   16,259 
Income before income taxes  7,865   5,856 
Federal income taxes  2,306   1,703 
Net Income $5,559  $4,153 
         
Dividends accrued on preferred shares $-  $(462)
Accretion on preferred shares $-  $(46)
Net income applicable to common shares $5,559  $3,645 
         
Earnings per common share (Note 6)        
Basic $0.57  $0.37 
Diluted $0.55  $0.37 
Dividends declared per share (Note 5) $0.10  $0.05 
Average common shares outstanding (Note 6)        
Basic  9,736   9,726 
Diluted  10,105   9,970 

  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2013  2012  2013  2012 
Interest Income                
Loans $17,047  $18,197  $33,843  $36,847 
Investment securities:                
Taxable  674   1,268   1,352   2,380 
Non-taxable  732   726   1,457   1,397 
Interest-bearing deposits  72   114   130   206 
FHLB stock dividends  207   214   426   443 
Total interest income  18,732   20,519   37,208   41,273 
Interest Expense                
Deposits  1,511   2,116   3,158   4,485 
FHLB advances and other  92   750   182   1,501 
Subordinated debentures  150   310   302   641 
Notes payable  61   97   121   201 
Total interest expense  1,814   3,273   3,763   6,828 
Net interest income  16,918   17,246   33,445   34,445 
Provision for loan losses  448   4,097   873   7,600 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  16,470   13,149   32,572   26,845 
Non-interest Income                
Service fees and other charges  2,549   2,687   4,934   5,358 
Insurance and investment commission income  2,277   2,192   5,313   4,727 
Mortgage banking income  2,443   2,258   5,273   4,704 
Gain on sale of non-mortgage loans  2   33   17   42 
Gain on sale or call of securities  44   382   97   425 
Trust income  186   169   349   323 
Income from Bank Owned Life Insurance  231   219   460   439 
Other non-interest income  116   54   367   396 
Total non-interest income  7,848   7,994   16,810   16,414 
Non-interest Expense                
Compensation and benefits  8,475   8,049   17,273   16,514 
Occupancy  1,694   1,760   3,348   3,548 
FDIC insurance premium  275   672   931   1,341 
State franchise tax  627   512   1,256   1,026 
Data processing  1,313   1,169   2,494   2,337 
Amortization of intangibles  312   349   648   724 
Other non-interest expense  2,978   3,021   6,923   6,302 
Total non-interest expense  15,674   15,532   32,873   31,792 
Income before income taxes  8,644   5,611   16,509   11,467 
Federal income taxes  2,535   1,690   4,841   3,393 
Net Income $6,109  $3,921  $11,668  $8,074 
                 
Dividends accrued on preferred shares $-  $(435) $-  $(897)
Accretion on preferred shares $-  $(305) $-  $(351)
Redemption of preferred shares $-  $642  $-  $642 
Net income applicable to common shares $6,109  $3,823  $11,668  $7,468 
                 
Earnings per common share (Note 6)                
Basic $0.63  $0.39  $1.20  $0.77 
Diluted $0.60  $0.38  $1.15  $0.75 
Dividends declared per share (Note 5) $0.10  $0.05  $0.20  $0.10 
Average common shares outstanding (Note 6)                
Basic  9,774   9,729   9,755   9,728 
Diluted  10,156   9,985   10,130   9,980 

See accompanying notes

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FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

 

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2013  2012 
  (In thousands) 
Net income $5,559  $4,153 
         
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale  (664)  (49)
Reclassification adjustment for security gains included in net income(1)  (53)  (43)
Income tax benefit  251   32 
Other comprehensive loss  (466)  (60)
         
Comprehensive income $5,093  $4,093 
  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2013  2012  2013  2012 
Net Income $6,109  $3,921  $11,668  $8,074 
                 
Other comprehensive income:                
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale  (5,500)  1,493   (6,164)  1,444 
Reclassification adjustment for security gains (losses)                
included in net income(1)  (44)  (382)  (97)  (425)
Income tax  1,940   (388)  2,191   (356)
Other comprehensive income (loss)  (3,604)  723   (4,070)  663 
                 
Comprehensive income $2,505  $4,644  $7,598  $8,737 

 

(1)   Amounts are included in gains on sale or call of securities on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income. Income tax expense associated with the reclassification adjustments, included in federal income taxes, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012 was $16$13 and $13,$115, respectively. Income tax expense associated with the reclassification adjustments, included in federal income taxes, for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 was $29 and $128, respectively. 

FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated StatementCondensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

(UNAUDITED)

(In Thousands, except number of shares)Amounts in Thousands)

 

              Stock  Accumulated          
        Common  Additional  Acquired  Other        Total 
  Preferred  Common  Stock  Paid-In  by  Comprehensive  Retained  Treasury  Stockholder’s 
  Stock  Stock  Warrant  Capital  ESOP  Income (Loss)  Earnings  Stock  Equity 
                            
Balance at January 1, 2013 $-  $127  $878  $136,046  $-  $4,274  $164,103  $(47,300) $258,128 
Net income                          5,559       5,559 
Other comprehensive loss                      (466)          (466)
Stock option expense              19                   19 
4,870 shares issued under stock option plan, with no income tax benefit, net of repurchases              (9)          (81)  142   52 
Restricted share activity under stock incentive Plans, including 31,796 shares issued              (131)          (45)  500   324 
Common stock dividends declared                          (973)      (973)
Balance at March 31, 2013 $-  $127  $878  $135,925  $-  $3,808  $168,563  $(46,658) $262,643 
                                     
Balance at January 1, 2012 $36,641  $127  $878  $135,825  $-  $3,997  $148,010  $(47,351) $278,127 
Net income                          4,153       4,153 
Other comprehensive loss                      (60)          (60)
Stock option expense              34                   34 
150 shares issued under stock option plan, with no income tax benefit                          (1)  2   1 
Restricted share activity under stock incentive plans              29               29   58 
211 shares issued direct purchases                              4   4 
Preferred stock dividends accrued                          (462)      (462)
Accretion on preferred shares  46                       (46)      - 
Common stock dividends declared                          (491)      (491)
Balance at March 31, 2012 $36,687  $127  $878  $135,888  $-  $3,937  $151,163  $(47,316) $281,364 

              Accumulated          
        Common  Additional  Other        Total 
  Preferred  Common  Stock  Paid-In  Comprehensive  Retained  Treasury  Stockholders’ 
  Stock  Stock  Warrant  Capital  Income (Loss)  Earnings  Stock  Equity 
                                 
Balance at January 1, 2013 $-  $127  $878  $136,046  $4,274  $164,103  $(47,300) $258,128 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   11,668   -   11,668 
Other comprehensive loss  -   -   -   -   (4,070)  -   -   (4,070)
Stock option expense  -   -   -   28   -   -   -   28 
12,027 shares issued under stock option planwith no income tax benefit, net of repurchases  -   -   -   1   -   (97)  254   158 
Restricted share activity under Stock Incentive Plans including 31,796 shares issued  -   -   -   16   -   (45)  500   471 
2,768 shares issued direct purchases  -   -   -   20   -   -   44   64 
Common stock dividends declared  -   -   -   -   -   (1,950)  -   (1,950)
Balance at June 30, 2013 $-  $127  $878  $136,111  $204  $173,679  $(46,502) $264,497 
                                 
Balance at January 1, 2012 $36,641  $127  $878  $135,825  $3,997  $148,010  $(47,351) $278,127 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   8,074   -   8,074 
Other comprehensive income  -   -   -   -   663   -   -   663 
Stock option expense  -   -   -   59   -   -   -   59 
200 shares issued under stock option plan, with no income tax benefit  -   -   -   -   -   (1)  3   2 
Restricted share activity under Stock Incentive Plans  -   -   -   141   -   -   29   170 
419 shares issued direct purchases  -   -   -   -   -   -   7   7 
Preferred Stock Dividends accrued  -   -   -   -   -   (897)  -   (897)
Accretion on preferred shares  351   -   -   -   -   (351)  -   - 
16,560 shares purchased in U.S. Treasury auction  (16,560)  -   -   -   -   618   -   (15,942)
19,440 shares purchased in open market  (19,440)  -   -   -   -   24   -   (19,416)
Common stock dividends declared  -   -   -   -   -   (977)  -   (977)
Balance at June 30, 2012 $992  $127  $878  $136,025  $4,660  $154,500  $(47,312) $249,870 

FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

 

 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
 March 31,  June 30, 
 2013  2012  2013  2012 
Operating Activities                
Net income $5,559  $4,153  $11,668  $8,074 
Items not requiring (providing) cash                
Provision for loan losses  425   3,503   873   7,600 
Depreciation  809   832   1,592   1,689 
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights, net of impairment recoveries  216   942   538   1,973 
Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets  336   375   648   724 
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on loans and deposits  199   213   389   301 
Amortization of premiums and discounts on securities  129   164   283   381 
Loss on sale or disposals of property, plant and equipment  1   19 
Change in deferred taxes  27   1,064   (23)  1,649 
Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale  112,112   109,551   211,479   230,291 
Originations of loans held for sale  (99,395)  (105,117)  (201,592)  (226,130)
Gain from sale of loans  (2,191)  (2,553)  (4,083)  (5,044)
Loss from sale of property and equipment  1   - 
Gain from sale or call of securities  (53)  (43)  (97)  (425)
Loss on sale or write-down of real estate and other assets held for sale  17   197   221   295 
Stock option expense  19   34   28   59 
Restricted stock expense  324   58   471   170 
Income from bank owned life insurance  (229)  (220)  (460)  (439)
Changes in:                
Accrued interest receivable  (431)  (101)  (297)  79 
Other assets  (383)  (1,027)  14   (1,020)
Other liabilities  (1,854)  (34)  (1,544)  2,536 
Net cash provided by operating activities  15,637   11,991 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  20,109   22,782 
                
Investing Activities                
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities  16   17   63   61 
Proceeds from maturities, calls and pay-downs of available-for-sale securities  13,805   16,376   24,110   31,789 
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other assets held for sale  785   286   1,613   1,766 
Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities  1,019   218   4,027   6,416 
Proceeds from sale of non-mortgage loans  3,629   9   4,893   363 
Purchases of available-for-sale securities  (17,647)  (25,639)  (28,561)  (83,056)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan stock redemption  1,301   - 
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank stock redemption  1,302   - 
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance  -   (5,000)
Purchases of portfolio mortgage loans  (4,545)  - 
Purchases of premises and equipment, net  (365)  (1,335)  (796)  (2,488)
Net decrease in loans receivable  12,447   4,716   (44,020)  (30,607)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  14,990   (5,352)
Net cash provided (used in) by investing activities  (41,914)  (80,756)
                
Financing Activities                
Net (decrease) increase in deposits and advance payments by borrowers  (11,229)  75,048 
Net increase (decrease) in deposits and advance payments by borrowers  (31,391)  16,965 
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances  (12)  (11)  (23)  (22)
Increase (decrease) in securities sold under repurchase agreements  1,045   (5,777)
Increase in Federal Home Loan Bank short-term advances  50,000   - 
Decrease in securities sold under repurchase agreements  (4,142)  (9,859)
Cash paid for redemption of preferred stock  -   (18,539)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  52   1   158   2 
Proceeds from treasury stock purchases  -   4   64   7 
Cash dividends paid on common stock  (973)  (491)  (1,950)  (977)
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock  -   (462)  -   (1,017)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (11,117)  68,312   12,716   (13,440)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents  19,510   74,951 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (9,089)  (71,414)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  136,832   174,931   136,832   174,931 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $156,342  $249,882  $127,743  $103,517 
                
Supplemental cash flow information:                
Interest paid $1,923  $3,556  $3,757  $6,884 
Income taxes paid $3,100  $-  $5,700  $- 
Transfers from loans to real estate and other        
assets held for sale $1,310  $263 
Transfers from loans to real estate and other assets held for sale $4,575  $1,971 
                
Securities traded but not yet settled $-  $1,212 
Redemption of preferred shares not yet settled $-  $16,929 

 

See accompanying notes.

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FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited at March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012)

 

 

 

1.Basis of Presentation

 

First Defiance Financial Corp. (“First Defiance” or the “Company”) is a unitary thrift holding company that conducts business through its subsidiaries, First Federal Bank of the Midwest (“First Federal”), First Insurance Group of the Midwest, Inc. (“First Insurance”), and First Defiance Risk Management Inc. (collectively, the Subsidiaries”“Subsidiaries”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

 

First Federal is primarily engaged in community banking, attracting deposits from the general public and using those and other available sources of funds to originate loans primarily in the counties in which its offices are located. First Federal’s traditional banking activities include originating and servicing residential, commercial and consumer loans and providing a broad range of depository, trust and wealth management services. First Insurance is an insurance agency that does business in the Defiance, Archbold, Bryan, and Bowling Green, Maumee and Oregon, Ohio areas, offering property and casualty, and group health and life insurance products.First Defiance Risk Management was incorporated on December 20, 2012, as a wholly-owned insurance company subsidiary of the Company to insure the Company and its subsidiariesthe Subsidiaries against certain risks unique to the operations of the Company and for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible in today’s insurance marketplace.

 

The consolidated condensed statement of financial condition at December 31, 2012 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, which were included in First Defiance’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements as of March 31,June 30, 2013 and for the three and six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012 have been prepared by First Defiance without audit and do not include information or footnotes necessary for the complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in First Defiance's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements have been made. The results for the three and six month periodperiods ended March 31,June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.

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2.Significant Accounting Policies

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant areas where First Defiance uses estimates are the valuation of certain investment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of mortgage servicing rights and goodwill, the determination of unrecognized income tax benefits, and the determination of post-retirement benefits.

Earnings Per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common shares (net income less dividend requirements for preferred stock and accretion of preferred stock discount) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. All outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends are considered participating securities for the calculation. Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options, warrants, restricted stock awards or units and stock grants.

 

Newly Effective Accounting Standards Updates

 

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeIncome..” The standard requires that companies present in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. The new requirements are effective for public companies in the fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2013. The effect of adopting this standard increased the Company’s disclosure surrounding reclassification items out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

3.Fair Value

 

FASB ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.

 

FASB ASC Topic 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available. In that regard, FASB ASC Topic 820 established a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

 

·Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

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

 

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

 

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.

 

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Available for sale securities - Securities classified as available for sale are generally reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs where the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service that uses matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows and the bonds’ terms and conditions, among other things. Securities in Level 1 include federal agency preferred stock securities. Securities in Level 2 include U.S. Government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and municipal securities. The Company classifies its pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations as Level 3. The portfolio consists of collateralized debt obligations backed by pools of trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions and insurance companies. Based on the lack of observable market data, the Company estimated fair values based on the observable data available and reasonable unobservable market data. The Company estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow model which used appropriately adjusted discount rates reflecting credit and liquidity risks. The Company used an independent third party which is described further in Note 7.

 

Impaired loans -Fair values for impaired collateral dependent loans are generally based on appraisals obtained from licensed real estate appraisers and in certain circumstances consideration of offers obtained to purchase properties prior to foreclosure.  Appraisals for commercial real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach.  The cost method bases value in the cost to replace the current property.  Value of market comparison approach evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area.  The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and an investors required return.  Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Comparable sales adjustments are based on known sales prices of similar type and similar use properties and duration of time that the property has been on the market to sell.  Such adjustments made in the appraisal process are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

 

Real Estate held for sale- Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishedestablishing a new cost basis. These assets are then reviewed monthly by members of the asset review committee for valuation changes and are accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals which may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including cost, comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

 

Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company.  Once received, a member of the Company’s asset quality or collections department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal.  Appraisal values are discounted between a range of 0% to 20% to account for other factors that may impact the value of collateral. In determining the value of impaired collateral dependent loans and other real estate owned, significant unobservable inputs may be used which include:  physical condition of comparable properties sold, net operating income generated by the property and investor rates of return.

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Mortgage servicing rights – On a quarterly basis, mortgage servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to the carrying amount. If the carrying amount of an individual tranche exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded on that tranche so that the servicing asset is carried at fair value. Fair value is determined at a tranche level based on a model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and are validated against available market data (Level 2).

 

Mortgage banking derivative - The fair value of mortgage banking derivatives are evaluated monthly based on derivative valuation models using quoted prices for similar assets adjusted for specific attributes of the commitments and other observable market data at the valuation date (Level 2).

 

The following table summarizes the financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

 

 

March 31, 2013

 

 

Level 1

Inputs

  

 

Level 2

Inputs

  

 

Level 3

Inputs

  

 

Total Fair

Value

 
  (In Thousands) 
Available for sale securities:                
                 
Obligations of U.S. government  corporations and agencies $-  $7,045  $-  $7,045 
U.S. treasury bonds      1,001       1,001 
Mortgage-backed - residential  -   38,922   -   38,922 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  -   57,163   -   57,163 
Trust preferred stock  -   -   1,651   1,651 
Preferred stock  251   -   -   251 
Corporate bonds  -   8,971   -   8,971 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  -   81,128   -   81,128 
Mortgage banking derivative - asset  -   918   -   918 
Mortgage banking derivative - liability  -   (223)  -   (223)
December 31, 2012 Level 1
Inputs
  Level 2
Inputs
  Level 3
Inputs
  Total Fair
Value
 
  (In Thousands) 
Available for sale securities:                
                 
Obligations of U.S. Government  corporations and agencies $-  $11,069  $-  $11,069 
U.S. treasury bonds  -   1,002   -   1,002 
Mortgage-backed – residential  -   31,461   -   31,461 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  -   57,466   -   57,466 
Trust preferred stock  -   -   1,474   1,474 
Preferred stock  134   -   -   134 
Corporate bonds  -   8,884   -   8,884 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  -   82,611   - -   82,611 
Mortgage banking derivative - asset  -   950   -   950 
Mortgage banking derivative - liability  -   (94)  -   (94)
June 30, 2013 Level 1
Inputs
  Level 2 
Inputs
  Level 3
 Inputs
  Total Fair
Value
 
  (In Thousands) 
Available for sale securities:                
Obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies $-  $4,919  $-  $4,919 
Mortgage-backed - residential  -   39,004   -   39,004 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  -   54,903   -   54,903 
Trust preferred stock  -   -   1,736   1,736 
Preferred stock  428   -   -   428 
Corporate bonds  -   8,953   -  8,953 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  -   78,136   - 78,136 
Mortgage banking derivative - asset  -   616   -   616 

December 31, 2012 Level 1
Inputs
  Level 2
 Inputs
  Level 3
 Inputs
  Total Fair
Value
 
  (In Thousands) 
Available for sale securities:                
Obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies $-  $11,069  $-  $11,069 
U.S. treasury bonds  -   1,002   -   1,002 
Mortgage-backed - residential  -   31,461   -   31,461 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  -   57,466   -   57,466 
Trust preferred stock  -   -   1,474   1,474 
Preferred stock  134   -   -   134 
Corporate bonds  -   8,884   -   8,884 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  -   82,611   

-

   82,611 
Mortgage banking derivative - asset  -   950   -   950 
Mortgage banking derivative - liability  -   (94)  -   (94)

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 as of June 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

  

The table below presents a reconciliation and income classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012:

 

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013 $1,474 
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)    
Included in earnings (unrealized)  - 
Included in other comprehensive income (presented gross of taxes)  177 
Amortization  - 
Sales  - 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, March 31, 2013 $1,651 

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013 $1,474 
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)    
Included in earnings (realized)  - 
Included in other comprehensive income (presented gross of taxes)  262 
Amortization  - 
Sales  - 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, June 30, 2013 $1,736 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2012 $1,342 
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)    
Included in earnings (unrealized)  - 
Included in other comprehensive income (presented gross of taxes)  35 
Amortization  - 
Sales  - 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, March 31, 2012 $1,377 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, April 1, 2013 $1,651 
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)    
Included in earnings (realized)  - 
Included in other comprehensive income (presented gross of taxes)  85 
Amortization  - 
Sales  - 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, June 30, 2013 $1,736 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2012 $1,342 
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)    
Included in earnings (unrealized)  80 
Included in other comprehensive income (presented gross of taxes)  70 
Amortization  - 
Redemption  (265)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, June 30, 2012 $1,227 

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, April 1, 2012 $1,377 
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)    
Included in earnings (unrealized)  80 
Included in other comprehensive income (presented gross of taxes)  35 
Amortization  - 
Redemption  (265)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, June 30, 2012 $1,227 

The following table summarizes the financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

 

March 31, 2013 Level 1 Inputs  Level 2 Inputs  Level 3 Inputs  Total Fair
Value
 
  (In Thousands) 
Impaired loans            
Residential Loans $-  $-  $459  $459 
Commercial Loans  -   -   1,317   1,317 
Home Equity Loans  -   -   164   164 
Multi Family Loans  -   -   390   390 
CRE loans  -   -   12,653   12,653 
Total Impaired loans  -   -   14,983   14,983 
Mortgage servicing rights  -   3,609   -   3,609 
Real estate held for sale                
Residential Loans  -   -   -   - 
CRE loans  -   -   -   - 
Total Real Estate held for sale  -   -   -   - 

December 31, 2012 Level 1 Inputs  Level 2 Inputs  Level 3 Inputs  Total Fair
Value
 
  (In Thousands) 
Impaired loans                
Residential Loans $-  $-  $599  $599 
Commercial Loans  -   -   771   771 
Home Equity Loans  -   -   168   168 
Multi Family Loans  -   -   407   407 
CRE loans  -   -   12,126   12,126 
Total Impaired loans  -   -   14,071   14,071 
Mortgage servicing rights  -   7,833   -   7,833 
Real estate held for sale                
Residential Loans  -   -   61   61 
CRE loans  -   -   385   385 
Total Real Estate held for sale  -   -   446   446 
June 30, 2013 Level 1 Inputs  Level 2 Inputs  Level 3 Inputs  Total Fair
Value
 
  (In Thousands) 
Impaired loans                
Residential Loans $-  $-  $366  $366 
Commercial Loans  -   -   181   181 
Multi Family Loans  -   -   373   373 
Home Equity Loans  -   -   159   159 
CRE loans  -   -   9,055   9,055 
Total impaired loans  -   -   10,134   10,134 
Mortgage servicing rights  -   3,457   -   3,457 
Real estate held for sale                
Residential Loans  -   -   65   65 
CRE loans  -   -   167   167 
Total Real Estate held for sale  -   -   232   232 
December 31, 2012 Level 1 Inputs  Level 2 Inputs  Level 3 Inputs  Total Fair
Value
 
  (In Thousands) 
Impaired loans                
Residential Loans $-  $-  $599  $599 
Commercial Loans  -   -   771   771 
Home Equity Loans  -   -   168   168 
Multi Family Loans  -   -   407   407 
CRE loans  -   -   12,126   12,126 
Total Impaired loans  -   -   14,071   14,071 
Mortgage servicing rights  -   7,833   -   7,833 
Real estate held for sale                
Residential Loans  -   -   61   61 
CRE loans  -   -   385   385 
Total Real Estate held for sale  -   -   446   446 

 

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2013, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

 

 Fair
Value
  Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Range of
Inputs
  Fair
 Value
  Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Range of
Inputs
  Weighted
Average
 
 (Dollars in Thousands)     (Dollars in Thousands)
                    
Trust preferred stock $1,651  Discounted cash flow Constant prepayment rate  2-40% $1,736  Discounted cash flow Constant prepayment rate  2-40%   40%
       Expected asset default  0-30%     Expected asset default  0-30%   15%
       Expected recoveries  10-15%     Expected recoveries  10-15%   10%
Impaired Loans- Applies to all loan classes $14,983  Appraisals Discounts for collection issues and changes in market conditions  0-10% $10,134  Appraisals Discounts for collection issues and changes in market conditions  0-10%   10%
Real estate held for sale – Applies to all classes $232  Appraisals Discounts for changes in market conditions   0-20%   20%

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2012, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

 

  Fair
Value
  Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Range of
Inputs
 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
           
Trust preferred stock $1,474  Discounted cash flow Constant prepayment rate      2-40%
        Expected asset default       0-30%
        Expected recoveries      10-15%
Impaired Loans- Applies to all loan classes $14,071  Appraisals Discounts for collection issues and changes in market conditions   0-10%
Real estate held for sale – Applies to all classes $446  Appraisals Discounts for changes in market conditions   0-20%

  Fair
Value
  Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Range of
Inputs
  Weighted
Average
 
     (Dollars in Thousands)
              
Trust preferred stock $1,474  Discounted cash flow Constant prepayment rate   2-40%   40%
        Expected asset default   0-30%   15%
        Expected recoveries  10-15%   10%
Impaired Loans- Applies to all loan classes $14,071  Appraisals Discounts for collection issues and changes in market conditions  0-10%   10%
Real estate held for sale – Applies to all classes $446  Appraisals Discounts for changes in market conditions   0-20%   20%

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a fair value of $15.0$10.1 million, with no valuation allowance at March 31,June 30, 2013. A provision expense of $621,000$551,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 was included in earnings. Provision expense of $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was included in earnings.

 

Mortgage servicing rights which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value had a fair value of $3.6$3.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2013 with a valuation allowance of $1.8$1.5 million. A recovery of $473,000$312,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was included in earnings.

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a fair value of $14.1 million with a valuation allowance of $0 at December 31, 2012. Provision expense of $4.8 millionand $785,000 for the threesix months ended March 31, 2012 was included in earnings.

Mortgage servicing rights which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value had a fair value of $7.8 million at December 31, 2012 resulting in a valuation allowance of $2.3 million. A charge of $79,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012June 30, 2013 was included in earnings.

 

Real estate held for sale is determined using Level 3 inputs which include appraisals and are adjusted for estimated costs to sell. The change in fair value of real estate held for sale was $137,000$215,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 which was recorded directly as an adjustment to current earnings through non-interest expense.

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a fair value of $14.1 million with a valuation allowance of $0 at December 31, 2012.A recovery of provision expense of $576,000 for the three months ended MarchJune 30, 2012 was included in earnings. Provision expense of $4,187,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was included in earnings.

Mortgage servicing rights which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value had a fair value of $7.8 million at December 31, 2012 resulting in a valuation allowance of $2.3 million. A charge of $177,000 for the three months and $256,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was included in earnings.

Real estate held for sale is determined using Level 3 inputs which include appraisals and are adjusted for estimated costs to sell.The change in fair value of real estate held for sale was $126,000 for the three months and $263,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 which was recorded directly as an adjustment to current earnings through non-interest expense.

 

In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 825, the Fair Value Measurements tables are a comparative condensed consolidated statement of financial condition based on carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of First Defiance.

Much of the information used to arrive at “fair value” is highly subjective and judgmental in nature and therefore the results may not be precise. Subjective factors include, among other things, estimated cash flows, risk characteristics and interest rates, all of which are subject to change. With the exception of investment securities, the Company’s financial instruments are not readily marketable and market prices do not exist. Since negotiated prices for the instruments, which are not readily marketable depend greatly on the motivation of the buyer and seller, the amounts that will actually be realized or paid per settlement or maturity of these instruments could be significantly different.

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, term notes payable and advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance, as a result of their short-term nature, is considered to be equal to fair value and are classified as Level 1.

 

It was not practicable to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

 

The fair value of loans thatwhich reprice within 90 days is equal to their carrying amount. For other loans, the estimated fair value is calculated based on discounted cash flow analysis, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms, resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are valued at the lower of cost ofor fair value as previously described. The allowance for loan losses is considered to be a reasonable adjustment for credit risk. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price. The fair value of loans held for sale is estimated based on binding contracts and quotes from third party investors resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

The fair value of accrued interest receivable is equal to the carrying amounts resulting in a Level 2 or Level 3 classification which is consistent with its underlying value.

 

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

 

The fair values of securities sold under repurchase agreements are equal to their carrying amounts resulting in a Level 2 classification. The carrying value of subordinated debentures and deposits with fixed maturities is estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses based on interest rates currently being offered on instruments with similar characteristics and maturities resulting in a Level 3 classification.

 

FHLB advances with maturities greater than 90 days are valued based on discounted cash flow analysis, using interest rates currently being quoted for similar characteristics and maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification. The cost or value of any call or put options is based on the estimated cost to settle the option at March 31,June 30, 2013.

    Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013     Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
 
 Carrying
Value
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Carrying
Value
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Financial Assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents $156,342  $156,342  $156,342  $-  $-  $127,743  $127,743  $127,743  $-  $- 
Investment securities  196,624   196,631   251   194,729   1,651   188,524   188,530   428   186,366   1,736 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock  19,354   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   19,353   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A 
Loans, net, including loans held for sale  1,491,310   1,509,279   -   11,042   1,498,237   1,551,204   1,547,918   -   14,742   1,533,176 
Accrued interest receivable  6,025   6,025   -   1,194   4,831   5,891   5,891   -   697   5,194 
                                        
Financial Liabilities:                                        
Deposits $1,656,348  $1,659,700  $291,765  $1,367,935  $-  $1,635,708  $1,638,358  $291,765  $1,346,593  $- 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank  12,784   13,403   -   13,403   -   62,773   63,171   -   63,171   - 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  52,747   52,747   -   52,747   -   47,560   47,560   -   47,560   - 
Subordinated debentures  36,083   35,292   -   -   35,292   36,083   35,334   -   -   35,334 

 

    Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012
(In Thousands)
     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012
(In Thousands)
 
 Carrying
Value
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Carrying
Value
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Financial Assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents $136,832  $136,832  $136,832  $-  $-  $136,832  $136,832  $136,832  $-  $- 
Investment securities  194,609   194,617   134   193,009   1,474   194,609   194,617   134   193,009   1,474 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock  20,655   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   20,655   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A 
Loans, net, including loans held for sale  1,520,610   1,543,438   -   22,577   1,520,861   1,520,610   1,543,438   -   22,577   1,520,861 
Accrued interest receivable  5,594   5,594   -   757   4,837   5,594   5,594   -   757   4,837 
                                        
Financial Liabilities:                                        
Deposits $1,667,472  $1,671,713  $315,132  $1,356,581  $-  $1,667,472  $1,671,713  $315,132  $1,356,581  $- 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank  12,796   13,466   -   13,466   -   12,796   13,466   -   13,466   - 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  51,702   51,702   -   51,702   -   51,702   51,702   -   51,702   - 
Subordinated debentures  36,083   35,766   -   -   35,766   36,083   35,766   -   -   35,766 

 

4.Stock Compensation Plans

 

First Defiance has established equity based compensation plans for its directors and employees. On March 15, 2010, the Board adopted, and the shareholders approved at the 2010 Annual Shareholders Meeting, the First Defiance Financial Corp. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2010 Equity Plan”). The 2010 Equity Plan replaces all existing plans. All awards currently outstanding under prior plans will remain in effect in accordance with their respective terms. Any new awards will be made under the 2010 Equity Plan. The 2010 Equity Plan allows for issuance of up to 350,000 common shares through the award of options, stock grants, restricted stock units (“RSU”), stock appreciation rights or other stock-based awards.

As of March 31,June 30, 2013, 291,400275,600 options had been granted and remain outstanding at option prices based on the market value of the underlying shares on the date the options were granted. Options granted under all plans vest 20% per year except for the 2009 grant to the Company’s executive officers, which vested 40% in 2011 and then 20% annually. All options expire ten years from the date of grant. Vested options of retirees expire on the earlier of the scheduled expiration date or three months after the retirement date.

 

In August 2011, the Company approved a 2011 Short-Term (“STIP”) and a 2011 Long-Term (“LTIP”) Equity Incentive Plan for selected members of management. The Plans became effective January 1, 2011 and provide for cash and/or equity benefits if certain performance targets are achieved. Awards issued under these Plans will reduce the amount of awards available to be issued under the 2010 Equity Plan.

 

In March 2012, the Company approved a 2012 STIP and a 2012 LTIP for selected members of management. The Plans are effective January 1, 2012 and provide for cash and/or equity benefits if certain performance targets are achieved. Awards issued under these Plans reduce the amount of awards available to be issued under the 2010 Equity Plan.

 

Cash and/or equity benefits under the 2011 STIP and LTIP and 2012 STIP were paid out to the selected members of management in the first quarter of 2013 based on the achievement of certain performance targets. One member of management was not paid until April 2013.

 

In March 2013, the Company approved a 2013 STIP and a 2013 LTIP for selected members of management.

 

Under the 2013 STIP the participants may earn up to 25% to 45% of their salary for potential payout based on the achievement of certain corporate performance targets during the calendar year. The final amount of benefitsawards earned under the 2013 STIP will be determined as of December 31, 2013 and will be paid out in cash in the first quarter of 2014. The participants are required to be employed on the day of payout in order to receive such payment.

 

Under the 2013 LTIP the participants may earn up to 25% to 45% of their salary, depending upon their position, for potential payout in the form of equity awards based on the achievement of certain corporate performance targets over a three year period. The Company granted 86,065 RSU’s to the participants in this Plan effective January 1, 2013, which represents the maximum target award. The amount of benefit under the 2013 LTIP will be determined individually at the 12 month period ending December 31, 2013, the 24 month period ending December 31, 2014 and the 36 month period ending December 31, 2015. The awards’ vesting will be as follows: 16.7% of the target award after the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2013, 27.8% of the target award at the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2014 and 55.5% of the target award at the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2015. The benefits earned underRSUs shall vest between 0% and 100% of the 2013 LTIP Plan will be paid outapplicable portion of the target award based on the portion of the performance targets that are achieved. RSUs settle in equitycommon shares in the first quarter following the close of the applicable performance period. The participants are required to be employed on the day of payout in order to receive suchthe payment.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company’s common stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. The expected term of options granted is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. There were no options granted during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 or 2012.

 

Following is activity under the plans during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013:

 

Stock options 

 

 

Options

Outstanding

  

 

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
  

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic
Value

(in 000’s)

  Options
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in 000’s)
 
Options outstanding, January 1, 2013  312,350  $20.33           312,350  $20.33         
Forfeited or cancelled  7,400   20.19           11,850   19.93         
Exercised  13,550   18.80           24,900   18.42         
Granted  -   -           -   -         
Options outstanding, March 31, 2013  291,400  $20.42   3.90  $1,335 
Vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2013  291,400  $20.42   3.90  $1,335 
Exercisable at March 31, 2013  250,910  $21.72   3.59  $892 
Options outstanding, June 30, 2013  275,600  $20.52   3.82  $1,154 
Vested or expected to vest at June 30, 2013  275,600  $20.52   3.82  $1,154 
Exercisable at June 30, 2013  257,030  $21.21   3.67  $941 

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2013, there was $35,000$26,000 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock options granted under the Company’s equity plans. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.31.2 years.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2013, 106,061 RSU’s were outstanding. Compensation expense is recognized over the performance period based on the achievements of targets as established withunder the plan documents. Total accrued expense of $273,000$570,000 was recorded during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and approximately $262,000$372,000 is included within other liabilities at March 31,June 30, 2013 related to the STIPs and LTIPs.

 

 Restricted Stock Units  Stock Grants  Restricted Stock Units  Stock Grants 
    Weighted-Average     Weighted-Average     Weighted-Average     Weighted-Average 
    Grant Date     Grant Date     Grant Date     Grant Date 
Unvested Shares Shares  Fair Value  Shares  Fair Value  Shares  Fair Value  Shares  Fair Value 
                  
Unvested at January 1, 2013  38,871  $14.74   11,260  $13.28   38,871  $14.74   11,260  $13.28 
Granted  91,187   19.42   20,639   15.77   91,187   19.42   20,639   15.77 
Vested  (20,639)  15.77   (31,899)  14.89   (20,639)  15.77   (31,899)  14.89 
Forfeited  (3,358)  11.97   -   -   (3,358)  11.97   -   - 
Unvested at March 31, 2013  106,061  $18.66   -  $- 
Unvested at June 30, 2013  106,061  $18.66   -  $- 

 

The maximum amount of compensation expense that may be recorded for the 2013 STIP and the 2012 and 2013 LTIPs at March 31,June 30, 2013 is approximately $2.5 million. However, the estimated expense expected to be recorded as of March 31,June 30, 2013 based on the performance measures in the plans, is $2.0 million of which $1.6$1.4 million is unrecognized at March 31,June 30, 2013 and will be recognized over the remaining performance periods.

5.Dividends on Common Stock

 

First Defiance declared and paid a $0.10 per share common stock dividend in the first and second quarter of 2013 and declared and paid a $0.05 per share common stock dividend in the first and second quarter of 2012.

 

6.Earnings Per Common Share

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands except per share data):

 

 Three months ended
March 31,
  Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
 
 2013  2012  2013  2012  2013  2012 
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share – Net income applicable to common shares $5,559  $3,645  $6,109  $3,823  $11,668  $7,468 
Denominator:                        
Denominator for basic earnings per common share – weighted average common shares  9,736   9,726 
Denominator for basic earnings per common share – weighted average common shares, including participating securities  9,774   9,729   9,755   9,728 
Effect of warrants  295   208   306   211   301   210 
Effect of restricted stock units  27   24   23   21 
Effect of employee stock options  74   36   49   21   51   21 
                        
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share share  10,105   9,970   10,156   9,985   10,130   9,980 
Basic earnings per common share $0.57  $0.37  $0.63  $0.39  $1.20  $0.77 
Diluted earnings per common share $0.55  $0.37  $0.60  $0.38  $1.15  $0.75 

 

There were 144,350143,350 shares under option granted to employees excluded from the diluted earnings per common share calculation as they were anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. SharesThere were 256,643 shares under option of 256,643 weregranted to employees excluded from the diluted earnings per common share calculationscalculation as they were anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2012.

7.Investment Securities21

7. Investment Securities

 

The following is a summary of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities:

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  

 

 

Fair Value

  Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value 
At March 31, 2013 (In Thousands) 
At June 30, 2013                
Available-for-Sale Securities:                                
                
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $5,000  $-  $(81) $4,919 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential  39,003   803   (802)  39,004 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  54,403   902   (402)  54,903 
Trust preferred securities and preferred stock  3,600   394   (1,830)  2,164 
Corporate bonds  8,824   146  (17)  8,953 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  76,047   3,005   (916)  78,136 
Totals $186,877  $5,250  $(4,048) $188,079 
                
Held-to-Maturity Securities*:                
FHLMC certificates $62  $-  $(1) $61 
FNMA certificates  142   4   -   146 
GNMA certificates  55   3   -   58 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  186   -   -   186 
Totals $445  $7  $(1) $451 
                
At December 31, 2012                
Available-for-Sale Securities:                
                
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $7,000  $45  $-  $7,045  $11,000  $69  $-  $11,069 
U.S. treasury bonds  1,000   1   -   1,001   1,000   2   -   1,002 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential  37,642   1,284   (4)  38,922   30,020   1,441   -   31,461 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  55,809   1,374   (20)  57,163   55,962   1,504   -   57,466 
Trust preferred securities and preferred stock  3,600   216   (1,914)  1,902   3,600   99   (2,091)  1,608 
Corporate bonds  8,772   200   (1)  8,971   8,717   167   -   8,884 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  75,563   5,617   (52)  81,128   76,339   6,277   (5)  82,611 
Totals $189,386  $8,737  $(1,991) $196,132  $186,638  $9,559  $(2,096) $194,101 
                                
Held-to-Maturity Securities*:                                
FHLMC certificates $65  $-  $(1) $64  $69  $-  $(1) $68 
FNMA certificates  153   5   -   158   162   6   -   168 
GNMA certificates  57   3   -   60   60   3   -   63 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  217   -   -   217   217   -   -   217 
Totals $492  $8  $(1) $499  $508  $9  $(1) $516 

* FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA certificates are residential mortgage-backed securities.

 

     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (In Thousands) 
At December 31, 2012            
Available-for-sale                
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $11,000  $69  $-  $11,069 
U.S. treasury bonds  1,000   2   -   1,002 
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  30,020   1,441   -   31,461 
Collateralized mortgage obligations  55,962   1,504   -   57,466 
Trust preferred stock and preferred stock  3,600   99   (2,091)  1,608 
Corporate bonds  8,717   167   -   8,884 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  76,339   6,277   (5)  82,611 
Total Available-for-Sale $186,638  $9,559  $(2,096) $194,101 
                 
Held-to-Maturity*:                
FHLMC certificates $69  $-  $(1) $68 
FNMA certificates  162   6   -   168 
GNMA certificates  60   3   -   63 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  217   -   -   217 
Total Held-to-Maturity $508  $9  $(1) $516 

*FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA certificates are residential mortgage-backed securities.

The amortized cost and fair value of the investment securities portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2013 are shown below by contractual maturity. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. For purposes of the maturity table, mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”) and REMICs,, which are not due at a single maturity date, have not been allocated over the maturity groupings. These securities may mature earlier than their weighted-average contractual maturities because of principal prepayments.

 Available-for-Sale  Held-to-Maturity  Available-for-Sale  Held-to-Maturity 
 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair  Amortized Fair Amortized Fair 
 Cost  Value  Cost  Value  Cost  Value  Cost  Value 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Due in one year or less $3,255  $3,275  $-  $-  $2,255  $2,268  $-  $- 
Due after one year through five years  10,052   10,324   217   217   6,107   6,301   186   186 
Due after five years through ten years  34,479   36,826   -   -   36,502   37,728   -   - 
Due after ten years  48,149   49,622   -   -   48,607   47,875   -   - 
MBS/CMO  93,451   96,087   275   282   93,406   93,907   259   265 
 $189,386  $196,134  $492  $499  $186,877  $188,079  $445  $451 

 

Investment securities with a carrying amount of $124.1$124.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2013 were pledged as collateral on public deposits, securities sold under repurchase agreements, Federal Reserve discount window and FHLB advances.

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2013, the Company’s investment portfolio consisted of 335336 securities, 2079 of which were in an unrealized loss position.

 

The following tables summarize First Defiance’s securities that were in an unrealized loss position at March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

 Duration of Unrealized Loss Position     Duration of Unrealized Loss Position    
 Less than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total  Less than 12 Months  12 Month or Longer  Total 
    Gross     Gross          Gross     Gross      
 Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized  Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized 
 Value  Loss  Value  Loss  Value  Loses  Value  Loss  Value  Loss  Value  Losses 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
At March 31, 2013                        
At June 30, 2013             
Available-for-sale securities:                                                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $2,057  $(4) $-  $-  $2,057  $(4)
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $4,919  $(81) $-  $-  $4,919  $(81)
Mortgage-backed - residential  19,936   (802)  -   -   19,936   (802)
Collateralized mortgage obligations  1,961   (20)  -   -   1,961   (20)  19,027   (402)  -   -   19,027   (402)
Trust preferred stock and preferred stock  -   -   1,736   (1,830)  1,736   (1,830)
Corporate bonds  2,983   (17)  -   -   2,983   (17)
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  2,902   (52)  -   -   2,902   (52)  18,068   (916)  -   -   18,068   (916)
Corporate bonds  999   (1)  -   -   999   (1)
Trust preferred stock and preferred stock  -   -   1,651   (1,914)  1,651   (1,914)
Held-to-maturity securities:                        
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  -   -   35   (1)  35   (1)
Held to maturity securities:                        
Mortgage-backed securities  -   -   32   (1)  32   (1)
Total temporarily impaired securities $7,919  $(77) $1,686  $(1,915) $9,605  $(1,992) $64,933  $(2,218) $1,768  $(1,831) $66,701  $(4,049)
  Duration of Unrealized Loss Position    
  Less than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total 
     Gross     Gross       
  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
  Value  Loss  Value  Loss  Value  Loses 
  (In Thousands) 
At December 31, 2012                  
Available-for-sale securities:                        
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1  $-  $-  $-  $1  $- 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  949   (5)  -   -   949   (5)
Trust preferred stock and preferred stock  -   -   1,474   (2,091)  1,474   (2,091)
Total temporarily impaired securities $950  $(5) $1,474  $(2,091) $2,424  $(2,096)

 

With the exception of Trust Preferred Securities,trust preferred securities, the above securities all have fixed interest rates, and all securities have defined maturities. Their fair value is sensitive to movements in market interest rates. First Defiance has the ability and intent to hold these investments for a time necessary to recover the amortized cost without impacting its liquidity position and it is not more than likely that the Company will be required to sell the investments before anticipated recovery.

 

Realized gains from the sales of investment securities totaled $53,000$44,000 ($37,00029,000 after tax) in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 while there were realized gains of $43,000$382,000 ($28,000248,000 after tax) in the second quarter of 2012. Realized gains from the sales of investment securities totaled $97,000 ($63,000 after tax) for the first quartersix months of 2013 compared to realized gains of $425,000 ($276,000 after tax) for the first six months of 2012.

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio into two general segments. Investment securities classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC Topic 320. Certain collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) are evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC Topic 325,Investment – Other.

 

When OTTI occurs under either model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period loss, the OTTI shall beis separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected compared to the book value of the security and is recognized in earnings. The amount of OTTI related to other factors shall be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings shall become the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

InFor the first quartersix months of 2013 and 2012, management determined there was no OTTI.

The Company held eight CDOs at March 31,June 30, 2013. Four of those CDOs were written down in full prior to January 1, 2010. The remaining four CDOs have a total amortized cost of $3.6 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. Of these, two, with a total amortized cost of $1.6 million, were identified as OTTI in prior periods. The final two CDOs, with a total amortized cost of $2.0 million, continue to pay principal and interest payments in accordance with the contractual terms of the securities and no credit loss impairment has been identified in management’s analysis. Therefore, these two CDO investments have not been deemed by management to be OTTI.

 

Given the conditions in the debt markets today and the absence of observable transactions in the secondary and new issue markets, the Company’s CDOs will be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because management determined that significant adjustments were required to determine fair value at the measurement date.

 

As required under FASB ASC Topic 320, declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses.

 

The Company’s CDO valuations were supported by analysis prepared by an independent third party. Their approach to determining fair value involved several steps: 1) detailed credit and structural evaluation of each piece of collateral in the CDO; 2) collateral performance projections for each piece of collateral in the CDO (default, recovery and prepayment/amortization probabilities) and 3) discounted cash flow modeling.

 

Trust Preferred CDOs Discount Rate Methodology

 

First Defiance uses market-based yield indicators as a baseline for determining appropriate discount rates, and then adjusts the resulting discount rates on the basis of its credit and structural analysis of specific CDO instruments. The primary focus is on the returns a fixed income investor would require in order to allocate capital on a risk adjusted basis. There is currently no active market for trust preferred CDOs, however, First Defiance looks principally to market yields for stand-alone trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts and insurance companies for which there is an active and liquid market. The next step is to make a series of adjustments to reflect the differences that nevertheless exist between these products (both credit and structural) and, most importantly, to reflect idiosyncratic credit performance differences (both actual and projected) between these products and the underlying collateral in the specific CDOs. Importantly, as part of the analysis described above, First Defiance considers the fact that structured instruments frequently exhibit leverage not present in stand-alone instruments, and make adjustments as necessary to reflect this additional risk.

 

Fundamental to this evaluation is an assessment of the likelihood of CDO coverage test failures that would have the effect of diverting cash flow away from the relevant CDO bond for some period of time. Generally speaking, the Company adjusts indicative credit spreads upwards in the case of CDOs that have relatively weaker collateral and/or less cushion with respect to overcollateralization and interest coverage test ratios and downwards if the reverse is true. This aspect of the Company’s discount rate methodology is important because there is frequently a great difference in the risks present in CDO instruments that are otherwise very similar (i.e. CDOs with the same basic type of collateral, the same manager, the same vintage, etc., may exhibit vastly different performance characteristics). With respect to this last point, First Defiance notes that given today’s credit environment, characterized by high default and deferral rates, it is typically the case that deal-specific credit performance (determined on the basis of the credit characteristics of remaining collateral) is the best indicator of what a willing market participant would pay for an instrument.

The Company uses the same methodology for all of its CDOs and believes its valuation methodology is appropriate for all of its CDOs in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 320 as well as other related guidance. Beginning with the first quarter of 2013, the Company made the decision to only obtain the third party analysis twice a year, June and December, as a result of the stabilization in its current CDO portfolio. Management still obtains the fair value and cash flow value on a quarterly basis and prepares its internal other-than-temporary impairment analysis.

 

The default and recovery probabilities for each piece of collateral were formed based on the evaluation of the collateral credit and a review of historical industry default data and current/near-term operating conditions. For collateral that has already deferred, the Company assumed a recovery of 10% of par for banks, thrifts or other depository institutions and 15% for insurance companies. Although there is a possibility that the deferring collateral will become current at some point in the future, First Defiance has conservatively assumed that it will continue to defer and gradually will default.

 

The following table details the six securities with other-than-temporary impairment, their lowest credit rating at March 31,June 30, 2013 and the related credit losses recognized in earnings for the three month period endedending March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 (In Thousands):

 

  TPREF
Funding II
  Alesco
VIII
  Preferred
Term
Security
XXVII
  Trapeza
CDO I
  Alesco
Preferred
Funding
VIII
  Alesco
Preferred
Funding
IX
    
  Rated
Caa3
  Rated Ca  Rated C  Rated
Ca
  Not Rated  Not Rated  Total 
Cumulative OTTI related to credit loss at January 1, 2013 $323  $1,000  $78  $857  $453  $465  $3,176 
Addition – Qtr 1  -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Cumulative OTTI related to credit loss at March 31, 2013 $323  $1,000  $78  $857  $453  $465  $3,176 

  TPREF
 Funding II
  Alesco  Preferred 
Term
Security
  Trapeza 
CDO I
  Alesco 
Preferred
Funding 
  Alesco 
Preferred
Funding
    
  Rated
Caa3
  VIII
Rated Ca
  XXVII
Rated C
  Rated
Ca
  VIII
Not Rated
  IX
Not Rated
  Total 
Cumulative OTTI related to credit loss at January 1, 2013 $323  $1,000  $78  $857  $453  $465  $3,176 
Addition – Qtr 1  -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Cumulative OTTI related to credit loss at March 31, 2013 $323  $1,000  $78  $857  $453  $465  $3,176 
Addition – Qtr 2  -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Cumulative OTTI related to credit loss at June 30, 2013 $323  $1,000  $78  $857  $453  $465  $3,176 

The amount of OTTI recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) was $717,000$696,000 for the above securities at March 31,June 30, 2013. There was $749,000 recognized in AOCI at December 31, 2012.

 

The following table provides additional information related to the four CDO investments for which a balance remains as of March 31,June 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

CDO Class  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
  OTTI
Losses
2013
  Lowest
Rating
  Current
Number of
Banks and
Insurance
Companies
  Actual
Deferrals
and
Defaults as
a % of
Current
Collateral
  Expected
Deferrals
and
Defaults as
a % of
Remaining
Performing
Collateral
  Excess
Sub-
ordination
as a % of
Current
Performing
Collateral
 
TPREF Funding II  B   673   223   450   -   Caa3   15   43.47%  17.92%  -% 
I-Preferred Term Sec I  B-1   1,000   631   369   -   CCC   15   7.96%  23.00%  25.62%
Dekania II CDO  C-1   990   548   442   -   CCC   32   -%   13.69%  29.62%
Preferred Term Sec XXVII  C-1   902   249   653   -   C   32   27.09%  22.29%  6.23%
Total     $3,565  $1,651  $1,914  $-                     

CDO  Class  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
  OTTI
Losses
2013
  Lowest
Rating
 Current
Number of
Banks and
Insurance
Companies
  Actual
Deferrals
and
Defaults
as  a % of
Current
Collateral
  Expected
Deferrals
and
Defaults as
a  % of
Remaining
Performing
Collateral
  Excess
Sub-
ordination
as a % of
Current
Performing
Collateral
 
TPREF Funding II  B   673   242   (431)  -  Caa3  15   43.47%  15.90%  -%
I-Preferred Term Sec I  B-1   1,000   656   (344)  -  CCC-  14   17.24%  12.04%  23.78%
Dekania II CDO  C-1   990   576   (414)  -  CCC  31   -%   13.29%  26.51%
Preferred Term Sec XXVII  C-1   903   262   (641)  -  C  32   26.15%  18.83%  5.99%
Total     $3,566  $1,736  $(1,830) $-                   

 

The Company’s assumed average lifetime default rate declined from 27.9%was 26.7% at the end of the fourthsecond quarter 2012 to a rate of 26.7% at the end of2013, flat with the first quarter 2013.

 

There were no changes in the accumulated credit losses recognized in earnings for debt securities during the periods ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

The proceeds from the sales and calls of securities and the associated gains are listed below:

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 2013  2012  2013  2012  2013  2012 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Proceeds $1,019  $218  $3,008  $6,198  $4,027  $6,416 
Gross realized gains  53   43   44   382   97   425 
Gross realized losses  -   -   -   -   -   - 
                

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8.8. Loans

Loans receivable consist of the following (in thousands):

 

 March 31, December 31, 
 2013  2012  June 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
Real Estate:                
Secured by 1-4 family residential $197,675  $200,826  $196,802  $200,826 
Secured by multi-family residential  125,526   122,275   136,274   122,275 
Secured by commercial real estate  676,572   675,110   684,138   675,110 
Construction  33,398   37,788   41,519   37,788 
  1,033,171   1,035,999   1,058,733   1,035,999 
Other Loans:                
Commercial  365,551   383,817   396,158   383,817 
Home equity and improvement  106,524   108,718   106,570   108,718 
Consumer Finance  15,549   15,936   16,817   15,936 
  487,624   508,471   519,545   508,471 
Total loans  1,520,795   1,544,470   1,578,278   1,544,470 
Deduct:                
Undisbursed loan funds  (13,084)  (18,478)  (14,876)  (18,478)
Net deferred loan origination fees and costs  (703)  (735)  (736)  (735)
Allowance for loan loss  (26,459)  (26,711)  (26,270)  (26,711)
Totals $1,480,549  $1,498,546  $1,536,396  $1,498,546 

 

Loan segments have been identified by evaluating the portfolio based on collateral and credit risk characteristics.

 

The following table discloses allowance for loan loss activity for the quarter ended

March 31,June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012 by portfolio segment and impairment method ($ in thousands):

 

Quarter Ended March 31,
2013
 1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
 Construction Multi- Family
Residential
Real Estate
 Commercial
Real Estate
 Commercial Home Equity
and
Improvement
 Consumer Total 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2013 1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
 Construction Multi- Family
Residential
Real Estate
 Commercial
Real Estate
 Commercial Home Equity
and
Improvement
 Consumer Total 
Beginning Allowance $3,506  $75  $2,197  $12,702  $6,325  $1,759  $147  $26,711  $3,433  $67  $2,410  $13,367  $5,304  $1,723  $155  $26,459 
Charge-Offs  (206)  0   0   (266)  (205)  (272)  (46)  (995)  (184)  0   (6)  (277)  (316)  (170)  (8)  (961)
Recoveries  99   0   0   101   76   23   19   318   33   0   0   167   57   38   29   324 
Provisions  34   (8)  213   830   (892)  213   35   425   (85)  16   21   (117)  429   195   (11)  448 
Ending Allowance $3,433  $67  $2,410  $13,367  $5,304  $1,723  $155  $26,459  $3,197  $83  $2,425  $13,140  $5,474  $1,786  $165  $26,270 

 

Quarter Ended March 31,
2012
 1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
 Construction Multi- Family
Residential
Real Estate
 Commercial
Real Estate
 Commercial Home Equity
and
Improvement
 Consumer Total 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2012 1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
 Construction Multi-Family
Residential
Real Estate
 Commercial 
Real  Estate
 Commercial Home Equity
and
Improvement
 Consumer Total 
Beginning Specific Allocations $4,095  $63  $2,850  $17,640  $6,576  $1,856  $174  $33,254  $3,373  $73  $2,831  $16,200  $4,693  $1,485  $178  $28,833 
Charge-Offs  (738)  -   (238)  (4,258)  (2,666)  (211)  (41)  (8,152)  (584)  -   (317)  (5,132)  (486)  (254)  (13)  (6,786)
Recoveries  55   -   -   108   30   21   14   228   69   -   -   36   125   18   17   265 
Provisions  (39)  10   219   2,710   753   (181)  31   3,503   246   (27)  96   2,810   824   186   (38)  4,097 
Ending Allowance $3,373  $73  $2,831  $16,200  $4,693  $1,485  $178  $28,833  $3,104  $46  $2,610  $13,914  $5,156  $1,435  $144  $26,409 

The following table discloses allowance for loan loss activity for the year-to-date ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012 by portfolio segment and impairment method ($ in thousands):

Year-to-date Ended June 30, 2013 1-4 Family
Residential
Real  Estate
  Construction  Multi- Family
Residential
 Real Estate
  Commercial 
Real Estate
  Commercial  Home Equity
and
Improvement
  Consumer  Total 
Beginning Allowance $3,506  $75  $2,197  $12,702  $6,325  $1,759  $147  $26,711 
Charge-Offs  (390)  0   (6)  (543)  (521)  (442)  (54)  (1,956)
Recoveries  132   0   0   268   133   61   48   642 
Provisions  (51)  8   234   713   (463)  408   24   873 
Ending Allowance $3,197  $83  $2,425  $13,140  $5,474  $1,786  $165  $26,270 

Year-to-date Ended June 30, 2012 1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
  Construction  Multi- Family
Residential 
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  Home Equity
and
Improvement
  Consumer  Total 
Beginning Specific Allocations $4,095  $63  $2,850  $17,640  $6,576  $1,856  $174  $33,254 
Charge-Offs  (1,322)  -   (555)  (9,390)  (3,152)  (465)  (54)  (14,938)
Recoveries  124   -   -   144   155   39   31   493 
Provisions  207   (17)  315   5,520   1,577   5   (7)  7,600 
Ending Allowance $3,104  $46  $2,610  $13,914  $5,156  $1,435  $144  $26,409 

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of March 31,June 30, 2013:

 

(In Thousands)

 1-4 Family   Multi- Family            1-4 Family   Multi- Family           
 Residential   Residential Commercial   Home Equity      Residential   Residential Commercial   Home Equity     
 Real Estate Construction Real Estate Real Estate Commercial & Improvement Consumer Total  Real Estate Construction Real Estate Real Estate Commercial & Improvement Consumer Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                                                 
                                                                
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:                                                                
                                                                
Individually evaluated for impairment $279  $-  $-  $1,092  $58  $24  $-  $1,453  $241  $-  $-  $1,505  $55  $44  $1  $1,846 
                                                                
Collectively evaluated for impairment  3,154   67   2,410   12,259   5,245   1,699   155   24,989   2,956   83   2,425   11,635   5,419   1,742   164   24,424 
                                                                
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality  -   -   -   16   1   -   -   17   -       -       -       -     
                                                                
Total ending allowance balance $3,433  $67  $2,410  $13,367  $5,304  $1,723  $155  $26,459  $3,197  $83  $2,425  $13,140  $5,474  $1,786  $165  $26,270 
                                                                
Loans:                                                                
                                                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment $11,336  $-  $1,264  $44,730  $8,194  $2,888  $82  $68,494  10,970  $263  $1,292  $43,259  $7,223  $2,715  $81  $65,803 
                                                                
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  186,785   20,308   125,597   632,167   358,402   104,116   15,464   1,442,839   186,284   26,364   135,118   642,532   390,187   104,341   16,730   1,501,556 
                                                                
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality  34   -   -   432   30   -   -   496   32   -   -   428   30   -   -   490 
                                                                
Total ending loans balance $198,155  $20,308  $126,861  $677,329  $366,626  $107,004  $15,546  $1,511,829  $197,286  $26,627  $136,410  $686,219  $397,440  $107,056  $16,811  $1,567,849 

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2012:

 

(In Thousands)

 

 1-4 Family   Multi- Family            1-4 Family   Multi- Family           
 Residential   Residential Commercial   Home Equity      Residential   Residential Commercial   Home Equity     
 Real Estate Construction Real Estate Real Estate Commercial & Improvement Consumer Total  Real Estate Construction Real Estate Real Estate Commercial & Improvement Consumer Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                                                 
                                                                
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:                                                                
                                                                
Individually evaluated for impairment $281  $-  $-  $1,070  $138  $2  $-  $1,491  $281  $-  $-  $1,070  $138  $2  $-  $1,491 
                                                                
Collectively evaluated for impairment  3,225   75   2,197   11,632   6,187   1,757   147   25,220   3,225   75   2,197   11,632   6,187   1,757   147   25,220 
                                                                
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
                                                                
Total ending allowance balance $3,506  $75  $2,197  $12,702  $6,325  $1,759  $147  $26,711  $3,506  $75  $2,197  $12,702  $6,325  $1,759  $147  $26,711 
                                                                
Loans:                                                                
                                                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment $11,930  $45  $1,626  $46,053  $8,830  $2,678  $124  $71,286  11,930  $45  $1,626  $46,053  $8,830  $2,678  $124 $71,286 
                                                                
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  189,348   19,251   120,829   630,534   376,007   106,516   15,815   1,458,300   189,348   19,251   120,829   630,534   376,007   106,516   15,815   1,458,300 
                                                                
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality  36   -   -   436   32   -   -   504   36   -   -   436   32   -   -   504 
                                                                
Total ending loans balance $201,314  $19,296  $122,455  $677,023  $384,869  $109,194  $15,939  $1,530,090  $201,314  $19,296  $122,455  $677,023  $384,869  $109,194  $15,939  $1,530,090 

The following table presents the average balance, interest income recognized and cash basis income recognized on impaired loans by class of loans.(In Thousands)

 

  Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income
Recognized
  Cash Basis
Income
Recognized
 
Residential Owner Occupied $6,947  $88  $86 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  4,669   35   35 
Total Residential Real Estate  11,616   123   121 
Construction  22   -   - 
Multi-Family  1,444   7   7 
CRE Owner Occupied  14,701   62   58 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  24,318   203   193 
Agriculture Land  926   9   7 
Other CRE  5,369   1   1 
Total Commercial Real Estate  45,314   275   259 
Commercial Working Capital  1,487   4   5 
Commercial Other  6,981   23   22 
Total Commercial  8,468   27   27 
Consumer  104   2   2 
Home Equity and Home Improvement  2,772   34   32 
Total Impaired Loans $69,740  $468  $448 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income
Recognized
  Cash Basis
Income
Recognized
 
Residential Owner Occupied $1,931  $13  $12 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  2,728   23   23 
Total Residential Real Estate  4,659   36   35 
Construction  80   -   - 
Multi-Family  2,288   16   16 
CRE Owner Occupied  9,476   13   12 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  15,580   91   71 
Agriculture Land  1,441   14   14 
Other CRE  8,044   1   1 
Total Commercial Real Estate  34,541   119   98 
Commercial Working Capital  2,210   3   3 
Commercial Other  4,786   5   5 
Total Commercial  6,996   8   8 
Consumer  -   -   - 
Home Equity and Home Improvement  38   1   1 
Total Impaired Loans $48,602  $180  $158 
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2013  Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income
Recognized
  Cash Basis
Income
Recognized
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income
Recognized
  Cash Basis
Income
Recognized
 
Residential Owner Occupied $6,693  $92  $92  $6,811  $180  $178 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  4,443   43   44   4,583   79   79 
Total Residential Real Estate  11,136   135   136   11,394   259   257 
Construction  131   3   2   102   3   2 
Multi-Family  1,277   5   6   1,393   11   13 
CRE Owner Occupied  14,452   120   118   14,536   183   176 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  23,692   236   230   24,080   439   423 
Agriculture Land  889   8   3   886   17   10 
Other CRE  4,526   12   8   4,783   14   9 
Total Commercial Real Estate  43,559   376   359   44,285   653   618 
Commercial Working Capital  1,346   17   17   1,593   20   22 
Commercial Other  6,669   28   23   6,759   51   45 
Total Commercial  8,015   45   40   8,352   71   67 
Consumer  82   1   1   96   3   3 
Home Equity and Home Improvement  2,789   33   31   2,749   67   63 
Total Impaired Loans $66,989  $598  $575  $68,371  $1,067  $1,023 

The following table presents the average balance, interest income recognized and cash basis income recognized on impaired loans by class of loans:(In Thousands)

  Three Months Ended June 30, 2012  Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income
Recognized
  Cash Basis
Income
Recognized
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income
Recognized
  Cash Basis
Income
Recognized
 
Residential Owner Occupied $1,933  $17  $16  $1,956  $30  $28 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  5,395   33   32   4,888   71   71 
Total Residential Real Estate  7,328   50   48   6,844   101   99 
Construction  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Multi-Family  598   -   -   443   1   1 
CRE Owner Occupied  11,473   26   32   10,376   39   44 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  14,574   89   56   15,158   180   126 
Agriculture Land  1,049   -   -   1,157   14   14 
Other CRE  6,879   1   2   7,568   3   3 
Total Commercial Real Estate  33,975   116   90   34,259   236   187 
Commercial Working Capital  2,485   2   2   2,240   4   4 
Commercial Other  4,132   10   10   4,529   16   16 
Total Commercial  6,617   12   12   6,769   20   20 
Consumer  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Home Equity and Home Improvement  37   1   1   38   2   2 
Total Impaired Loans $48,555  $179  $151  $48,353  $360  $309 

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of March 31,June 30, 2013:(In Thousands)

 

 Unpaid
Principal
Balance*
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
 
With no allowance recorded:                        
Residential Owner Occupied $5,153  $5,103  $-  $5,041  $5,002  $- 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  3,942   3,206   -   3,921   3,187   - 
Total Residential Real Estate  9,095   8,309   -   8,962   8,189   - 
Construction  -   -   -   300   263   - 
Multi-Family Residential Real Estate  1,413   1,264   -   1,442   1,292   - 
CRE Owner Occupied  12,200   9,849   -   11,119   8,707   - 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  10,717   7,707   -   7,882   6,341   - 
Agriculture Land  1,039   1,082   -   1,097   917   - 
Other CRE  9,224   5,664   -   6,160   3,840   - 
Total Commercial Real Estate  33,180   24,302   -   26,258   19,805   - 
Commercial Working Capital  964   662   -   1,267   1,271   - 
Commercial Other  5,781   5,723   -   4,222   4,210   - 
Total Commercial  6,745   6,385   -   5,489   5,481   - 
Consumer  79   79   -   67   67   - 
Home Equity and Home Improvement  2,626   2,492   -   2,405   2,272   - 
Total loans with no allowance recorded $53,138  $42,831  $-  $44,923  $37,369  $- 
                        
With an allowance recorded:                        
Residential Owner Occupied $1,753  $1,760  $256  $1,545  $1,552  $22 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  1,265   1,267   23   1,227   1,229   219 
Total Residential Real Estate  3,018   3,027   279   2,772   2,781   241 
Construction  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Multi-Family Residential Real Estate  -   -   -   -   -   - 
CRE Owner Occupied  5,676   5,055   240   8,013   6,869   294 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  15,135   15,201   847   16,336   16,412   1,206 
Agriculture Land  111   114   3   111   116   3 
Other CRE  86   58   2   85   57   2 
Total Commercial Real Estate  21,008   20,428   1,092   24,545   23,454   1,505 
Commercial Working Capital  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial Other  1,805   1,809   58   1,732   1,742   55 
Total Commercial  1,805   1,809   58   1,732   1,742   55 
Consumer  3   3   -   14   14   1 
Home Equity and Home Improvement  395   396   24   443   443   44 
Total loans with an allowance recorded $26,229  $25,663  $1,453  $29,506  $28,434  $1,846 

 

*Unpaid principal balance includes partial charge-offs.

 

Impaired loans have been recognized in conformity with FASB ASC Topic 310.

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2012:(In Thousands)

 

 Unpaid
Principal
Balance*
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance 
for Loan 
Losses
Allocated
 
With no allowance recorded:                        
Residential Owner Occupied $5,427  $5,357  $-  $5,427  $5,357  $- 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  4,211   3,420   -   4,211   3,420   - 
Total Residential Real Estate  9,638   8,777   -   9,638   8,777   - 
Construction  300   45   -   300   45   - 
Multi-Family Residential Real Estate  1,775   1,626   -   1,775   1,626   - 
CRE Owner Occupied  12,314   9,782   -   12,314   9,782   - 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  11,054   9,105   -   11,054   9,105   - 
Agriculture Land  1,176   993   -   1,176   993   - 
Other CRE  8,741   5,527   -   8,741   5,527   - 
Total Commercial Real Estate  33,285   25,407   -   33,285   25,407   - 
Commercial Working Capital  1,565   1,565   -   1,565   1,565   - 
Commercial Other  6,367   5,338   -   6,367   5,338   - 
Total Commercial  7,932   6,903   -   7,932   6,903   - 
Consumer  125   124   -   125   124   - 
Home Equity and Home Improvement  2,777   2,642   -   2,777   2,642   - 
Total loans with no allowance recorded $55,832  $45,524  $-  $55,832  $45,524  $- 
                        
With an allowance recorded:                        
Residential Owner Occupied $1,697  $1,701  $257  $1,697  $1,701  $257 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  1,449   1,452   24   1,449   1,452   24 
Total Residential Real Estate  3,146   3,153   281   3,146   3,153   281 
Construction  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Multi-Family Residential Real Estate  -   -   -   -   -   - 
CRE Owner Occupied  5,735   5,118   245   5,735   5,118   245 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  15,301   15,357   820   15,301   15,357   820 
Agriculture Land  111   112   3   111   112   3 
Other CRE  88   59   2   88   59   2 
Total Commercial Real Estate  21,235   20,646   1,070   21,235   20,646   1,070 
Commercial Working Capital  300   301   10   300   301   10 
Commercial Other  1,623   1,626   128   1,623   1,626   128 
Total Commercial  1,923   1,927   138   1,923   1,927   138 
Consumer  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Home Equity and Home Improvement  36   36   2   36   36   2 
Total loans with an allowance recorded $26,340  $25,762  $1,491  $26,340  $25,762  $1,491 

 

*Unpaid principal balance includes partial charge-offs.

The following table presents the aggregate amounts of non-performing assets, comprised of non-performing loans and real estate owned on the dates indicated:

 

 March 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
  June 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Non-accrual loans $35,283  $32,570  $28,650  $32,570 
Loans over 90 days past due and still accruing  -   -   -   - 
Total non-performing loans  35,283   32,570   28,650   32,570 
Real estate and other assets held for sale  4,313   3,805   6,546   3,805 
Total non-performing assets $39,596  $36,375  $35,196  $36,375 

  

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due and non accrual loans as of March 31,June 30, 2013 by class of loans:(In Thousands)

 

  Current  30-59 days  60-89 days  90+ days  Total
Past Due
  Total Non
Accrual
 
Residential Owner Occupied $122,921  $1,418  $83  $1,420  $2,921  $1,594 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  70,247   865   524   677   2,066   2,566 
                         
Total Residential Real Estate  193,168   2,283   607   2,097   4,987   4,160 
                         
Construction  20,308   -   -   -   -   - 
Multi-Family  126,813   -   -   48   48   1,189 
                         
CRE Owner Occupied  319,908   2,779   365   3,483   6,627   10,402 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  232,445   225   423   2,723   3,371   7,583 
Agriculture Land  73,371   109   28   82   219   770 
Other Commercial Real Estate  37,111   -   -   4,277   4,277   4,930 
                         
Total Commercial Real Estate  662,835   3,113   816   10,565   14,494   23,685 
                         
Commercial Working Capital  151,607   10   -   762   772   1,121 
Commercial Other  209,562   246   1,187   3,252   4,685   5,037 
                         
Total Commercial  361,169   256   1,187   4,014   5,457   6,158 
                         
Consumer  15,425   117   4   -   121   - 
Home Equity/Home Improvement  106,035   325   560   84   969   84 
                         
Total Loans $1,485,753  $6,094  $3,174  $16,808  $26,076  $35,276 

35

  Current  30-59
days
  60-89
days
  90+
days
  Total
Past
Due
  Total
Non
Accrual
 
Residential Owner Occupied $124,065  $1,042  $499  $775  $2,316  $943 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  69,645   365   152   743   1,260   2,117 
Total residential real estate  193,710   1,407   651   1,518   3,576   3,060 
Construction  26,627   -   -   -   -   - 
Multi-Family  136,410   -   -   -   -   1,100 
CRE Owner Occupied  323,579   828   1,183   2,953   4,964   8,696 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  232,156   -   -   1,922   1,922   6,421 
Agriculture Land  76,539   103   260   -   363   699 
Other Commercial Real Estate  44,368   837   -   1,491   2,328   3,067 
Total Commercial Real Estate  676,642   1,768   1,443   6,366   9,577   18,883 
Commercial Working Capital  164,972   -   -   445   445   593 
Commercial Other  228,913   174   180   2,756   3,110   4,800 
Total Commercial  393,885   174   180   3,201   3,555   5,393 
Consumer  16,620   191   -   -   191   - 
Home Equity / Home Improvement  105,639   1,030   186   201   1,417   201 
Total Loans $1,549,533  $4,570  $2,460  $11,286  $18,316  $28,637 

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due and non accrual loans as of December 31, 2012 by class of loans:(In Thousands)

 

 Current  30-59 days  60-89 days  90+ days  Total
Past Due
  Total Non
Accrual
  Current  30-59
days
  60-89
days
  90+ days  Total
Past
Due
  Total Non
Accrual
 
Residential Owner Occupied $125,362  $1,238  $604  $945  $2,787  $1,125  $125,362  $1,238  $604  $945  $2,787  $1,125 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  71,777   413   126   849   1,388   2,473   71,777   413   126   849   1,388   2,473 
                        
Total Residential Real Estate  197,139   1,651   730   1,794   4,175   3,598 
                        
Total residential real estate  197,139   1,651   730   1,794   4,175   3,598 
Construction  19,296   -   -   -   -   -   19,296   -   -   -   -   - 
Multi-Family  122,455   -   -   -   -   1,178   122,455   -   -   -   -   1,178 
                        
CRE Owner Occupied  321,071   1,248   382   1,622   3,252   9,652   321,071   1,248   382   1,622   3,252   9,652 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  235,592   134   1,321   2,480   3,935   6,674   235,592   134   1,321   2,480   3,935   6,674 
Agriculture Land  72,092   84   31   -   115   813   72,092   84   31   -   115   813 
Other Commercial Real Estate  36,510   21   875   3,560   4,456   4,761   36,510   21   875   3,560   4,456   4,761 
                        
Total Commercial Real Estate  665,265   1,487   2,609   7,662   11,758   21,900   665,265   1,487   2,609   7,662   11,758   21,900 
                        
Commercial Working Capital  161,110   -   155   1,204   1,359   1,528   161,110   -   155   1,204   1,359   1,528 
Commercial Other  218,477   584   1,201   2,138   3,923   4,136   218,477   584   1,201   2,138   3,923   4,136 
                        
Total Commercial  379,587   584   1,356   3,342   5,282   5,664   379,587   584   1,356   3,342   5,282   5,664 
                        
Consumer  15,702   229   8   -   237   -   15,702   229   8   -   237   - 
Home Equity/Home Improvement  106,458   2,294   225   217   2,736   217 
                        
Home Equity / Home Improvement  106,458   2,294   225   217   2,736   217 
Total Loans $1,505,902  $6,245  $4,928  $13,015  $24,188  $32,557  $1,505,902  $6,245  $4,928  $13,015  $24,188  $32,557 

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company has a recorded investment in troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) of $34.0$35.0 million and $35.5 million, respectively. The Company has allocated $1.1$1.4 million of specific reserves to those loans at eachas of March 31,June 30, 2013 and $1.1 million as of December 31, 2012, and has committed to lend additional amounts totaling up to $35,000$7,000 and $41,000 at March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

The Company offers various types of concessions when modifying a loan, however, forgiveness of principal is rarely granted. Each TDR is uniquely designed to meet the specific needs of the borrower. Commercial and industrial loans modified in a TDR often involve temporary interest-only payments, term extensions, and converting revolving credit lines to term loans. Additional collateral or an additional guarantor is often requested when granting a concession. Commercial mortgage loans modified in a TDR often involve temporary interest-only payments, re-amortization of remaining debt in order to lower payments, and sometimes reducing the interest rate lower than the current market rate. Residential mortgage loans modified in a TDR are comprised of loans where monthly payments are lowered, either through interest rate reductions or principal only payments for a period of time, to accommodate the borrowers’ financial needs, interest is capitalized into principal, or the term and amortization are extended. Home equity modifications are made infrequently and usually involve providing an interest rate that is lower than the borrower would be able to obtain due to credit issues. All retail loans where the borrower is in bankruptcy are classified as TDRs regardless of whether or not a concession is made.

Of the loans modified in a TDR, $6.0$6.3 million are on non-accrual status and partial charge-offs have in some cases been taken against the outstanding balance. Loans modified as a TDR may have the financial effect of increasing the allowance associated with the loan. If the loan is determined to be collateral dependent, the estimated fair value of the collateral, less any selling costs is used to determine if there is a need for a specific allowance or charge-off. If the loan is determined to be cash flow dependent, the allowance is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate.

 

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three and six month period ending March 31,June 30, 2013 and March 31,June 30, 2012:

 

 Loans Modified as a TDR for the Three
Months Ended March 31, 2013
($ in thousands)
  Loans Modified as a TDR for the Three
Months Ended June 30, 2013
($ in thousands)
  Loans Modified as a TDR for the Six 
Months Ended June 30, 2013
($ in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings Number of Loans  Recorded
Investment (as of
period end)
  Number of Loans  Recorded
Investment (as of
period end)
  Number of Loans  Recorded
Investment (as of 
period end)
 
Residential Owner Occupied 4  $367   3  $316   8  $752 
Residential Non Owner Occupied 1   198   0   -   1   194 
CRE Owner Occupied 1   29   3   758   4   782 
CRE Non Owner Occupied 0   -   1   1,374   1   1,374 
Agriculture Land 1   219   0   -   1   217 
Other CRE 0   0   1   32   1   32 
Commercial / Industrial 1   14   1   47   1   47 
Home Equity / Improvement 8   492   4   119   12   609 
Consumer 2   4   1   11   3   14 
Total 18  $1,323   14  $2,657   32  $4,021 

 

The loans described above increased the ALLL by $19,000$327,000 in the three month period ending March 31,June 30, 2013 and $355,000 in the six month period ending June 30, 2013.

  Loans Modified as a TDR for the Three
Months Ended March 31, 2012
($ in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings Number of Loans  Recorded
Investment (as of
period end)
 
Residential Owner Occupied 2  $148 
Residential Non Owner Occupied 1   83 
CRE Owner Occupied 2   951 
CRE Non Owner Occupied 0   - 
Agriculture Land 1   339 
Other CRE 0   - 
Commercial / Industrial 0   - 
Home Equity / Improvement 0   - 
Consumer 0   - 
Total 6  $1,521 

  Loans Modified as a TDR for the Three
Months Ended June 30, 2012
($ in thousands)
  Loans Modified as a TDR for the Six
Months Ended June 30, 2012
($ in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings Number of Loans  Recorded
Investment (as of
period end)
  Number of Loans  Recorded
Investment (as of
period end)
 
Residential Owner Occupied  3  $412   5  $559 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  0   -   1   82 
CRE Owner Occupied  0   -   2   922 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  0   -   0   - 
Agriculture Land  0   -   1   320 
Other CRE  1   62   1   62 
Commercial / Industrial  0   -   0   - 
Home Equity / Improvement  0   -   0   - 
Consumer  0   -   0   - 
Total  4  $474   10  $1,945 

 

The loans described above decreasedincreased the ALLL by $15,000, after charge-offs of $700,000,$32,000 in the three month period ending March 31,June 30, 2012 and decreased the ALLL by $29,000 in the six month period ending June 30, 2012.

 

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the quarterperiod ending March 31, 2013:June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012:

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2013  Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
($ in thousands)
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
($ in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
That Subsequently Defaulted:
 Number of
Loans
  Recorded
Investment
(as of Period
End)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
That Subsequently Defaulted
 Number of Loans  Recorded 
Investment (as of 
period end)
  Number of Loans  Recorded
Investment (as of 
period end)
 
Residential Owner Occupied 4  $312   4  $303   4  $303 
Residential Non Owner Occupied 1   198   1   77   1   77 
CRE Owner Occupied 2   858   1   169   2   837 
CRE Non Owner Occupied -   -   1   212   1   212 
Agriculture Land -   -   0   -   0   - 
Other CRE -   -   0   -   0   - 
Commercial / Industrial 2   744   0   -   0   - 
Home Equity / Improvement 4   53   4   52   4   52 
Consumer -   -   0   -   0   - 
Total 13  $2,165   11  $813   12  $1,481 

 

The TDRs that subsequently defaulted described above decreased the allowance for loan losses by $1,000$10,000 for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2013, after $0 charge-offs.and by $12,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2013.

 

  Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
($ in thousands)
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
($ in thousands)
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings 
That Subsequently Defaulted
 Number of Loans  Recorded
Investment (as of 
period end)
  Number of Loans  Recorded
 Investment (as of 
 period end)
 
Residential Owner Occupied  0  $-   0  $- 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  0   -   0   - 
CRE Owner Occupied  0   -   0   - 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  0   -   0   - 
Agriculture Land  0   -   0   - 
Other CRE  0   -   0   - 
Commercial / Industrial  1   580   1   580 
Home Equity / Improvement  0   -   0   - 
Consumer  0   -   0   - 
Total  1  $580   1  $580 

There were no loans

The TDRs that subsequently defaulted withindescribed above did not decrease the allowance for loan losses for the three monthsmonth period ended March 31,June 30, 2012 which had been modified within one year ofor the default date. A default for the purposes of this disclosure is a TDR loan in which the borrower is 90 days or more past due.six month period ended June 30, 2012.

 

The terms of certain other loans were modified during the period ending March 31,June 30, 2013 that did not meet the definition of a TDR. The modification of these loans involved a modification of the terms of a loan to borrowers who were not experiencing financial difficulties. A total of 4233 loans were modified under this definition during the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and a total of 75 loans were modified under this definition during the six month period ended June 30, 2013.

In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed on the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification.

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

Loans are categorized into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. Loans are analyzed individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial and commercial real estate loans and certain homogenous mortgage, home equity and consumer loans. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. First Defiance uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

 

Special Mention.Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.

 

Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

Not Graded.Loans classified as not graded are generally smaller balance residential real estate, home equity and consumer installment loans which are originated primarily by using an automated underwriting system. These loans are monitored based on their delinquency status and are evaluated individually only if they are seriously delinquent.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. As of March 31,June 30, 2013, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:(In Thousands)

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Category Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard  Doubtful  Not
Graded
  Total  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard  Doubtful  Not
Graded
  Total 
                          
Residential Owner Occupied $4,043  $42  $3,861  $90  $117,805  $125,841  $4,126  $39  $3,491  $88  $118,638  $126,382 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  54,810   3,658   7,009   -   6,837   72,314   54,823   3,444   6,051   -   6,586   70,904 
                        
Total Residential Real Estate  58,853   3,700   10,870   90   124,642   198,155 
                        
Total residential real estate  58,949   3,483   9,542   88   125,224   197,286 
Construction  12,844   129   -   -   7,335   20,308   18,217   -   263   -   8,147   26,627 
Multi-Family  122,566   751   2,538   -   1,006   126,861 
                        
Multi Family  132,511   670   2,237   -   992   136,410 
CRE Owner Occupied  297,600   10,464   18,360   -   110   326,534   298,141   15,423   12,858   -   2,120   328,542 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  202,862   11,351   21,454   -   149   235,816   203,780   11,597   18,642   -   59   234,078 
Agriculture Land  71,412   606   1,573   -   -   73,591   75,041   590   1,271   -   -   76,902 
Other Commercial Real Estate  31,137   2,067   7,324   -   860   41,388 
                        
Other CRE  38,950   2,289   4,655   -   803   46,697 
Total Commercial Real Estate  603,011   24,488   48,711   -   1,119   677,329   615,912   29,899   37,426   -   2,982   686,219 
                        
Commercial Working Capital  146,445   4,131   1,803   -   -   152,379   157,463   5,891   2,063   -   -   165,417 
Commercial Other  202,218   4,830   7,199   -   -   214,247   217,961   8,434   5,628   -   -   232,023 
                        
Total Commercial  348,663   8,961   9,002   -   -   366,626   375,424   14,325   7,691   -   -   397,440 
                        
Consumer  -   -   90   -   15,456   15,546   -   -   93   6   16,712   16,811 
Home Equity/Home Improvement  -   -   835   24   106,145   107,004 
                        
Total Loans $1,145,937  $38,029  $72,046  $114  $255,703  $1,511,829 
Home Equity/Improvement  -   -   844   71   106,141   107,056 
Total $1,205,468  $43,922  $58,096  $165  $260,198  $1,567,849 

As of December 31, 2012, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:(In Thousands)

 

Category Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard  Doubtful  Not
Graded
  Total  Pass  Special
Mention
  Substandard  Doubtful  Not
Graded
  Total 
                          
Residential Owner Occupied $4,221  $75  $3,617  $234  $120,002  $128,149  $4,221  $75  $3,617  $234  $120,002  $128,149 
Residential Non Owner Occupied  55,771   2,453   8,248   -   6,693   73,165   55,771   2,453   8,248   -   6,693   73,165 
                        
Total Residential Real Estate  59,992   2,528   11,865   234   126,695   201,314 
                        
Total residential real estate  59,992   2,528   11,865   234   126,695   201,314 
Construction  11,360   -   45   -   7,891   19,296   11,360   -   45   -   7,891   19,296 
Multi-Family  118,121   910   2,404   -   1,020   122,455 
                        
Multi Family  118,121   910   2,404   -   1,020   122,455 
CRE Owner Occupied  292,765   10,440   18,740   -   2,378   324,323   292,765   10,440   18,740   -   2,378   324,323 
CRE Non Owner Occupied  207,745   9,077   22,615   -   90   239,527   207,745   9,077   22,615   -   90   239,527 
Agriculture Land  69,924   769   1,514   -   -   72,207   69,924   769   1,514   -   -   72,207 
Other Commercial Real Estate  31,875   891   7,222   -   978   40,966 
                        
Other CRE  31,875   891   7,222   -   978   40,966 
Total Commercial Real Estate  602,309   21,177   50,091   -   3,446   677,023   602,309   21,177   50,091   -   3,446   677,023 
                        
Commercial Working Capital  156,433   3,587   2,449   -   -   162,469   156,433   3,587   2,449   -   -   162,469 
Commercial Other  208,783   5,204   8,413   -   -   222,400   208,783   5,204   8,413   -   -   222,400 
                        
Total Commercial  365,216   8,791   10,862   -   -   384,869   365,216   8,791   10,862   -   -   384,869 
                        
Consumer  -   -   70   -   15,869   15,939   -   -   70   -   15,869   15,939 
Home Equity/Home Improvement  -   -   668   64   108,462   109,194 
                        
Total Loans $1,156,998  $33,406  $76,005  $298  $263,383  $1,530,090 
Home Equity/Improvement  -   -   668   64   108,462   109,194 
Total $1,156,998  $33,406  $76,005  $298  $263,383  $1,530,090 

 

Beginning with the first quarter of 2013 allowance analysis, management decided to return to using a twelve quarter look-back period, from using an eight quarter look-back period that has been used since December 31, 2010, for calculating the historical loss ratio. Management is not certain that the relatively low levels of charge-offs incurred in recent quarters are sustainable given the low levels of economic growth in its markets and believes the longer look-back period better captures loan portfolio risks at this time.

 

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9.Mortgage Banking

 

Net revenues from the sales and servicing of mortgage loans consisted of the following:

 

 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
  Three Months Ended
 June 30,
 Six Months Ended
 June 30,
 
 2013  2012  2013  2012  2013  2012 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) (in thousands) 
Gain from sale of mortgage loans $2,176  $2,544  $1,890  $2,458  $4,066  $5,002 
Mortgage loans servicing revenue (expense):                        
Mortgage loans servicing revenue  870   844   875   832   1,745   1,675 
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights  (689)  (864)  (634)  (855)  (1,323)  (1,717)
Mortgage servicing rights valuation adjustments  473   (79)  312   (177)  785   (256)
  654   (99)  553   (200)  1,207   (298)
                        
Net revenue from sale and servicing of mortgage loans $2,830  $2,445  $2,443  $2,258  $5,273  $4,704 

 

The unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for third parties was $1.4 billion at March 31,June 30, 2013 and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2012.

Activity for capitalized mortgage servicing rights and the related valuation allowance follows for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 March 31, 
2013
  March 31,
2012
  2013 2012  2013  2012 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) (in thousands) 
Mortgage servicing assets:                        
Balance at beginning of period $10,121  $10,219  $10,194  $10,106  $10,121  $10,219 
Loans sold, servicing retained  762   749   674   808   1,436   1,558 
Amortization  (689)  (864)  (634)  (855)  (1,323)  (1,718)
Carrying value before valuation allowance at end of period  10,194   10,106   10,234   10,059   10,234   10,059 
                        
Valuation allowance:                        
Balance at beginning of period  (2,288)  (1,529)  (1,815)  (1,608)  (2,288)  (1,529)
Impairment (expense) recovery  473   (79)
Impairment recovery (charges)  312   (177)  785   (256)
Balance at end of period  (1,815)  (1,608)  (1,503)  (1,785)  (1,503)  (1,785)
Net carrying value of MSRs at end of period $8,379  $8,498  $8,731  $8,274  $8,731  $8,274 
Fair value of MSRs at end of period $8,436  $8,498  $9,080  $8,274  $9,080  $8,274 

 

Amortization of mortgage servicing rights is computed based on payments and payoffs of the related mortgage loans serviced. Estimates of future amortization expense are not easily estimable.

 

Included in the first quarter of 2013 is anAn accrual for estimated secondary market buy-back losses of $581,000 compared to no losses accrued forwas established in the same period in 2012.first quarter of 2013. These losses were accrued and expensed as of March 31, 2013 based on an estimated exposure to repurchase requests resulting from notifications received from Fannie Mae’s post-foreclosure review process during the first quarter of 2013. Secondary market buy-back losses were $61,000 in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $73,000 for the same period in 2012. Secondary market buy-back losses were $642,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $73,000 for the same period in 2012. The accrual for estimated buy-back losses was $567,000 at June 30, 2013.

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10.Deposits

 

A summary of deposit balances is as follows (in thousands):

 

  March 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
Non-interest-bearing checking accounts $291,765  $315,132 
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts  681,061   664,857 
Savings accounts  177,336   166,945 
Retail certificates of deposit less than $100,000  330,870   342,472 
Retail certificates of deposit greater than $100,000  173,379   176,029 
Brokered or national certificates of deposit  1,937   2,037 
  $1,656,348  $1,667,472 

  June 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
Non-interest-bearing checking accounts $301,742  $315,132 
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts  659,249   664,857 
Savings accounts  182,784   166,945 
Retail certificates of deposit less than $100,000  321,422   342,472 
Retail certificates of deposit greater than $100,000  168,573   176,029 
Brokered or national certificates of deposit  1,938   2,037 
Total $1,635,708  $1,667,472 
11.Borrowings

 

First Defiance’s debt, FHLB advances and junior subordinated debentures owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts are comprised of the following:

 

 March 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
  June 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
FHLB Advances:                
Overnight borrowings $50,000  $- 
Putable advances $12,000  $12,000   12,000   12,000 
Amortizable mortgage advances  784   796   773   796 
Total $12,784  $12,796  $62,773  $12,796 
                
Junior subordinated debentures owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts $36,083  $36,083  $36,083  $36,083 

 

The putable advances can be put back to the Company at the option of the FHLB on a quarterly basis. $12.0 million of the putable advances with a weighted average rate of 2.72% were not yet callable by the FHLB at March 31,June 30, 2013. The call dates for these advances range from AprilJuly 15, 2013 to JuneSeptember 12, 2013 and the maturity dates range from January 14, 2015 to March 12, 2018. Putable advances are callable at the option of the FHLB on a quarterly basis.basis

 

In March 2007, the Company sponsored an affiliated trust, First Defiance Statutory Trust II (Trust Affiliate II) that issued $15 million of Guaranteed Capital Trust Securities (Trust Preferred Securities). In connection with this transaction, the Company issued $15.5 million of Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (Subordinated Debentures) to Trust Affiliate II. The Company formed Trust Affiliate II for the purpose of issuing Trust Preferred Securities to third-party investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of these capital securities solely in Subordinated Debentures of the Company. The Subordinated Debentures held by Trust Affiliate II are the sole assets of that trust. The Company is not considered the primary beneficiary of this Trust (variable interest entity), therefore the trust is not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements, but rather the subordinated debentures are shown as a liability.Distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities issued by Trust Affiliate II are payable quarterly at a fixed rate equal to 6.441% for the first five years and a floating interest rate based on three-month LIBOR plus 1.5%. The Coupon rate payable on the Trust Preferred Securities issued by Trust Affiliate II was 1.78%1.77% as of March 31,June 30, 2013 and 1.89% as of December 31, 2012.

The Company also sponsored an affiliated trust, First Defiance Statutory Trust I (Trust Affiliate I), that issued $20 million of Trust Preferred Securities in 2005. In connection with this transaction, the Company issued $20.6 million of Subordinated Debentures to Trust Affiliate I. Trust Affiliate I was formed for the purpose of issuing Trust Preferred Securities to third-party investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of these capital securities solely in Subordinated Debentures of the Company. The Junior Debentures held by Trust Affiliate I are the sole assets of the trust. The Company is not considered the primary beneficiary of this Trust (variable interest entity), therefore the trust is not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements, but rather the subordinated debentures are shown as a liability.Distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities issued by Trust Affiliate I are payable quarterly at a variable rate equal to the three-month LIBOR rate plus 1.38%. The Coupon rate payable on the Trust Preferred Securities issued by Trust Affiliate I was 1.66%1.65% and 1.77% on March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively.

The Trust Preferred Securities issued by Trust Affiliates I and II are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or part, upon repayment of the Subordinated Debentures. The Company has entered into agreements that fully and unconditionally guarantee the Trust Preferred Securities subject to the terms of the guarantees. The Trust Preferred Securities and Subordinated Debentures issued by Trust Affiliate I mature on December 15, 2035 but may be redeemed by the issuer at par after October 28, 2010. The Trust Preferred Securities issued by Trust Affiliate II mature on June 15, 2037, but may be redeemed at the Company’s option at any time on or after June 15, 2012, or at any time upon certain events.

 

Interest on both issues of trust preferred securities may be deferred for a period of up to five years at the option of the issuer.

 

12.Commitments, Guarantees and Contingent Liabilities

 

Loan commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of First Federal’s customers; however, there are no long-term, fixed-rate loan commitments that result in market risk. Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. They primarily are issued to facilitate customers’ trade transactions.

 

Both arrangements have credit risk, essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers, and are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies. Collateral (e.g., securities, receivables, inventory and equipment) is obtained based on Management’s credit assessment of the customer.

 

The Company’s maximum obligation to extend credit for loan commitments (unfunded loans and unused lines of credit) and standby letters of credit outstanding as of the periods stated below were as follows (in thousands):

  March 31, 2013  December 31, 2012 
  Fixed Rate  Variable Rate  Fixed Rate  Variable Rate 
Commitments to make loans $53,174  $74,184  $50,205  $48,035 
Unused lines of credit  23,236   238,257   21,975   228,269 
Standby letters of credit  -   21,388   -   18,166 
Total $76,410  $333,829  $72,180  $294,470 

  June 30, 2013  December 31, 2012 
  Fixed Rate  Variable Rate  Fixed Rate  Variable Rate 
Commitments to make loans $53,360  $46,053  $50,205  $48,035 
Unused lines of credit  21,820   246,573   21,975   228,269 
Standby letters of credit  -   16,492   -   18,166 
Total $75,180  $309,118  $72,180  $294,470 

 

Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods of 60 days or less.

In addition to the above commitments, First Defiance had commitments to sell $37.8 million and $53.6 million of loans to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati or BB&T Mortgage at March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

13.Income Taxes

 

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in the state of Indiana. The Company is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2008. The Company currently operates primarily in the states of Ohio and Michigan, which tax financial institutions based on their equity rather than their income.

 

14.Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Commitments to fund certain mortgage loans (interest rate locks) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors are considered derivatives. It is the Company’s practice to enter into forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from its commitments to fund the loans. These mortgage banking derivatives are not designated in hedge relationships. First Federal had approximately $30.2$21.3 million and $34.0 million of interest rate lock commitments at March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. There were $37.8 million and $53.6 million of forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans at March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

The fair value of these mortgage banking derivatives are reflected by a derivative asset. The table below provides data about the carrying values of these derivative instruments:

 

 June 30, 2013 December 31, 2012 
 March 31, 2013 December 31, 2012  Assets (Liabilities)   Assets (Liabilities)   
 Assets (Liabilities)   Assets (Liabilities)        Derivative     Derivative 
     Derivative    Derivative  Carrying Carrying Net Carrying Carrying Carrying Net Carrying 
 Carrying Carrying Net Carrying Carrying Carrying Net Carrying  Value Value Value Value Value Value 
 Value Value Value Value Value Value  (In Thousands) 
 (In Thousands)              
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments                                                
Mortgage Banking Derivatives $918  $(223) $695  $950  $(94) $856  $616  $-  $616  $950  $(94) $856 

 

The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses recognized in income on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments:

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2013  2012 
  (In Thousands) 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments      
         
Mortgage Banking Derivatives – Gain (Loss) $(161) $273 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2013  2012  2013  2012 
  (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments                
                 
Mortgage Banking Derivatives – Gain (Loss) $(79) $117  $(240) $390 

 

The above amounts are included in mortgage banking income with gain on sale of mortgage loans.

Note 15 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

15.Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The before and after tax amounts allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in the table below. Reclassification adjustments related to securities available for sale are included in gains on sale or call of securities in the accompanying consolidated condensed statements of income.

 

 Before Tax
Amount
  Tax Expense
(Benefit)
  Net of Tax
Amount
  Before Tax
Amount
  Tax Expense
(Benefit)
  Net of Tax
Amount
 
Three months ended March 31, 2013:       
Three months ended June 30, 2013:            
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:                        
Change in net unrealized gain/loss during the period $(664) $(235) $(429) $(5,500) $(1,927) $(3,573)
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income  (53)  (16)  (37)  (44)  (13)  (31)
Total other comprehensive loss $(717) $(251) $(466) $(5,544) $(1,940) $(3,604)
            
Three months ended March 31, 2012:            
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:            
Change in net unrealized gain/loss during the period $(49) $(19) $(30)
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income  (43)  (13)  (30)
Total other comprehensive loss $(92) $(32) $(60)

  Before Tax
Amount
  Tax Expense
(Benefit)
  Net of Tax
Amount
 
Six months ended June 30, 2013:            
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:            
Change in net unrealized gain/loss during the period $(6,164) $(2,162) $(4,002)
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income  (97)  (29)  (68)
Total other comprehensive loss $(6,261) $(2,191) $(4,070)

  Before Tax
Amount
  Tax Expense
(Benefit)
  Net of Tax
Amount
 
Three months ended June 30, 2012:            
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:            
Change in net unrealized gain/loss during the period $1,493  $503  $990 
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income  (382)  (115)  (267)
Total other comprehensive loss $1,111  $388  $723 

  Before Tax
Amount
  Tax Expense
(Benefit)
  Net of Tax
Amount
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012:            
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:            
Change in net unrealized gain/loss during the period $1,444  $484  $960 
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income  (425)  (128)  (297)
Total other comprehensive loss $1,019  $356  $663 

Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, was as follows:

 

    Accumulated       Accumulated 
 Securities Post- Other  Securities Post- Other 
 Available retirement Comprehensive  Available retirement Comprehensive 
 For Sale Benefit Income  For Sale  Benefit  Income 
Balance January 1, 2013 $4,851  $(577) $4,274  $4,851  $(577) $4,274 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications  (429)  -   (429)  (4,002)  -   (4,002)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss  (37)  -   (37)  (68)  -   (68)
                        
Net other comprehensive loss during period  (466)  -   (466)  (4,070)  -   (4,070)
                        
Balance March 31, 2013 $4,385  $(577) $3,808 
Balance June 30, 2013 $781  $(577) $204 
                        
Balance January 1, 2012 $4,704  $(707) $3,997  $4,704  $(707) $3,997 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications  (30)  -   (30)  960   -   960 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss  (30)  -   (30)  (297)  -   (297)
                        
Net other comprehensive loss during period  (60)  -   (60)  (663)  -   663 
                        
Balance March 31, 2012 $4,644  $(707) $3,937 
Balance June 30, 2012 $5,367  $(707) $4,660 

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Information

 

Certain statements contained in this quarterly report are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements that can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, or “continue” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21B21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results could differ materially from those indicated in such statements due to risks, uncertainties and changes with respect to a variety of market and other factors. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

General

 

First Defiance is a unitary thrift holding company that conducts business through its subsidiaries, First Federal, First Insurance and First Defiance Risk Management. First Federal is a federally chartered stock savings bank that provides financial services to communities through 33 full service banking centers in communities based in northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana, and southeastern Michigan. First Federal provides a broad range of financial services including checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, real estate mortgage loans, commercial loans, consumer loans, home equity loans and trust and wealth management services through its extensive branch network. First Insurance sells a variety of property and casualty, group health and life, and individual health and life insurance products. Insurance products are sold through First Insurance’s offices in Defiance, Archbold, Bryan, Bowling Green, Maumee and Oregon, Ohio areas. First Defiance Risk Management is a wholly-owned insurance company subsidiary of the Company that insures the Company and its subsidiariesthe Subsidiaries against certain risks unique to the operations of the Company and for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible in today’s insurance marketplace. First Defiance Risk Management pools resources with several other similar insurance company subsidiaries of financial institutions to spread a limited amount of risk among themselves. First Defiance Risk Management was incorporated on December 20, 2012.

 

Impact of Legislation -Over the last several years, Congress and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have enacted legislation and taken actions to address the disruptions in the financial system, declines in the housing market, and the overall regulation of financial institutions and the financial system. In this regard, the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”), includes provisions affecting large and small financial institutions alike, including several provisions that profoundly affect the regulation of community banks, thrifts, and bank and thrift holding companies, such as First Defiance. Also, the Dodd-Frank Act abolished the Office of Thrift Supervision effective July 21, 2011 and transferred its functions to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), FDIC, and Federal Reserve. The Dodd-Frank Act relaxed rules regarding interstate branching, allows financial institutions to pay interest on business checking accounts, changed the scope of federal deposit insurance coverage, imposed new capital requirements on bank and thrift holding companies, and imposed limits on debit card interchange fees charged by issuer banks (commonly known as the Durbin Amendment).

The Dodd-Frank Act also established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) as an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve, which has broad authority to regulate consumer financial products and services and entities offering such products and services, including banks. Many of the consumer financial protection functions formerly assigned to the federal banking and other designated agencies are now performed by the CFPB. The CFPB has broad rulemaking authority over providers of credit, savings, and payment services and products. In this regard, the CFPB has the authority to implement regulations under federal consumer protection laws and enforce those laws against, and examine, financial institutions. State officials also will be authorized to enforce consumer protection rules issued by the CFPB. This bureau also is authorized to collect fines and provide consumer restitution in the event of violations, engage in consumer financial education, track consumer complaints, request data, and promote the availability of financial services to underserved consumers and communities. The CFPB also is directed to prevent “unfair, deceptive or abusive practices” and ensure that all consumers have access to markets for consumer financial products and services and that such markets are fair, transparent, and competitive. Although the CFPB has begun to implement its regulatory, supervisory, examination, and enforcement authority, there continues to be significant uncertainty as to how the agency’s strategies and priorities will impact First Defiance.

 

The CFPB has indicated that mortgage lending is an area of supervisory focus and that it will concentrate its examination and rulemaking efforts on the variety of mortgage-related topics required under the Dodd-Frank Act, including steering consumers to less-favorable products, discrimination, abusive or unfair lending practices, predatory lending, origination disclosures, minimum mortgage underwriting standards, mortgage loan originator compensation, and servicing practices. The CFPB recently published several final regulations impacting the mortgage industry, including rules related to ability-to-pay, mortgage servicing, and mortgage loan originator compensation. The ability-to-repay rule makes lenders liable if they fail to assess ability to repay under a prescribed test, but also creates a safe harbor for so called “qualified mortgages.” The “qualified mortgages” standards include a tiered cap structure that places limits on the total amount of certain fees that can be charged on a loan, a 43% cap on debt-to-income (i.e., total monthly payments on debt to monthly gross income), exclusion of interest-only products, and other requirements. The 43% debt-to-income cap does not apply for the first seven years the rule is in effect for loans that are eligible for sale to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac or eligible for government guarantee through the FHA or the Veterans Administration. Failure to comply with the ability-to-repay rule may result in possible CFPB enforcement action and special statutory damages plus actual, class action, and attorney fees damages, all of which a borrower may claim in defense of a foreclosure action at any time. First Defiance’s management team is currently assessing the impact of these requirements on our mortgage lending business.

 

In addition, the Federal Reserve and other federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a proposed rule under the Dodd-Frank Act that would exempt “qualified residential mortgages” from the securitization risk retention requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act. The final definition of what constitutes a “qualified residential mortgage” may impact the pricing and depth of the secondary market into which the Company may sell mortgages it originates. At this time, First Defiance cannot predict the content of the final CFPB and other federal agency regulations or the impact they might have on First Defiance’s financial results. The CFPB’s authority over mortgage lending, and its authority to change regulations adopted in the past by other regulators, or to rescind or ignore past regulatory guidance, could increase First Defiance’s compliance costs and litigation exposure.

First Defiance’s management team continues to actively monitor the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder and assess its probable impact on the business, financial condition, and results of operations of First Defiance. However, the ultimate effect of the Dodd-Frank Act on the financial services industry in general, and First Defiance in particular, continues to be uncertain.

 

New Proposed Capital Rules -Rules.On June 7, 2012,July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve approved proposedfinal rules that would substantially amend the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to First Defiance and First Federal. The FDIC and the OCC have subsequently approved these rules. The final rules were adopted following the issuance of proposed rules onby the Federal Reserve in June 12, 2012. The proposed rules2012, and implement the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act. “Basel III” refers to two consultative documents released by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2009, the rules text released in December 2010, and loss absorbency rules issued in January 2011, which include significant changes to bank capital, leverage and liquidity requirements. The proposed rules received extensive comments during a comment period that ran through October 2012. In November 2012, the federal ban regulatory agencies jointly stated that they do not expect any of the proposed rules to become effective on the original target date of January 1, 2013. Further guidance from the bank regulatory agencies is expected in 2013.

 

The proposed rules include new risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which wouldwill be phased in from 20132015 to 2019, and wouldwill refine the definition of what constitutes “capital” for purposes of calculating those ratios. The proposed new minimum capital level requirements applicable to First Defiance and First Federal under the proposals would be:final rules bare: (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% for all institutions. The proposedfinal rules would also establish a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% above the new regulatory minimum capital requirements, which must consist entirely of common equity Tier 1 capital. The capital conservation buffer will be phased-in over four years beginning on January 1, 2016, as follows: the maximum buffer will be 0.625% of risk-weighted assets for 2016, 1.25% for 2017, 1.875% for 2018, and would2.5% for 2019 and thereafter. This will result in the following minimum ratios:ratios beginning in 2019: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%. The newUnder the final rules, institutions are subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital conservationlevel falls below the buffer requirement wouldamount. These limitations establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained income that could be phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and would increase by that amount each year until fully implemented in January 2019.utilized for such actions.

 

The federal bank regulatory agenciesfinal rules implement revisions and clarifications consistent with Basel III regarding the various components of Tier 1 capital, including common equity, unrealized gains and losses, as well as certain instruments that will no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, some of which will be phased out over time. However, the final rules provide that small depository institution holding companies with less than $15 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2009 (which includes First Defiance) will be able to permanently include non-qualifying instruments that were issued and included in Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital prior to May 19, 2010 in additional Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital until they redeem such instruments or until the instruments mature.

The final rules also proposedcontain revisions to the prompt corrective action framework, which is designed to place restrictions on insured depository institutions, including First Federal, if their capital levels begin to show signs of weakness. These revisions would take effect January 1, 2015. Under the prompt corrective action requirements, which are designed to complement the capital conservation buffer, insured depository institutions wouldwill be required to meet the following increased capital level requirements in order to qualify as “well capitalized:” (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8% (increased from 6%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 10% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% (increased from 4%).

The proposedfinal rules set forth certain changes for the calculation of risk-weighted assets, which we wouldFirst Federal will be required to utilize beginning January 1, 2015. The standardized approach proposedfinal rule utilizes an increased number of credit risk exposure categories and risk weights, and also addresses: (i) a proposedan alternative standard of creditworthiness consistent with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act; (ii) revisions to recognition of credit risk mitigation; (iii) rules for risk weighting of equity exposures and past due loans; (iv) revised capital treatment for derivatives and repo-style transactions; and (v) disclosure requirements for top-tier banking organizations with $50 billion or more in total assets that are not subject to the “advance approach rules” that apply to banks with greater than $250 billion in consolidated assets.

Based on our current capital composition and levels, management believes we wouldit will be in compliance with the requirements as set forth in the proposed rules if they were presently in effect.final rules.

 

Business Strategy- First Defiance’s primary objective is to be a high performing community banking organization, well regarded in its market areas. First Defiance accomplishes this through emphasis on local decision making and empowering its employees with tools and knowledge to serve its customers’ needs. First Defiance believes in a “Customer First” philosophy that is strengthened by its Trusted Advisor initiative. First Defiance also has a tagline of “Bank with the people you know and trust” as an indication of its commitment to local, responsive, personalized service. First Defiance believes this strategy results in greater customer loyalty and profitability through core relationships. First Defiance is focused on diversification of revenue sources and increased market penetration in areas where the growth potential exists for a balance between acquisition and organic growth. The primary segments of First Defiance’s business strategy are commercial banking, consumer banking (including the origination and sale of single family residential loans), enhancement of fee income, wealth management and insurance sales, each united by a strong customer service culture throughout the organization.In 2013, management intends to continue to focus on asset quality, core deposit growth, expense control as well as other opportunities to further service our customers.

 

Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Lending -Commercial and commercial real estate lending have been an ongoing focus and a major component of First Federal’s success. First Federal provides primarily commercial real estate and commercial business loans with an emphasis on owner occupied commercial real estate and commercial business lending with a focus on the deposit balances that accompany these relationships. First Federal’s client base tends to be small to middle market customers with annual gross revenues generally between $1 million and $50 million. First Federal’s focus is also on securing multiple guarantors in addition to collateral where possible. These customers require First Federal to have a high degree of knowledge and understanding of their business in order to provide them with solutions to their financial needs. First Federal’s “Customer First” philosophy and culture complements the needs of its clients. First Federal believes this personal service model differentiates First Federal from its competitors, particularly the larger regional institutions. First Federal offers a wide variety of products to support commercial clients including remote deposit capture and other cash management services. First Federal also believes that the small business customer is a strong market for First Federal. First Federal participates in many of the Small Business Administration lending programs. Maintaining a diversified portfolio with an emphasis on monitoring industry concentrations and reacting to changes in the credit characteristics of industries is an ongoing focus.

Consumer Banking -First Federal offers customers a full range of deposit and investment products including demand, NOW, money market, certificates of deposit, CDARS and savings accounts. First Federal offers a full range of investment products through the wealth management department and a wide variety of consumer loan products, including residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, installment loans and education loans. First Federal also offers online banking services, which include online bill pay along with debit cards.

 

Fee Income Development - Generation of fee income and the diversification of revenue sources are accomplished through the mortgage banking operation, insurance subsidiary and the wealth management department as First Defiance seeks to reduce reliance on retail transaction fee income.

 

Deposit Growth - First Federal’s focus has been to grow core deposits with an emphasis on total relationship banking with both our retail and commercial customers. First Federal has initiated a pricing strategy that considers the whole relationship of the customer. First Federal will continue to focus on increasing its market share in the communities it serves by providing quality products with extraordinary customer service, business development strategies and branch expansion. First Federal will look to grow its footprint in areas believed to further complement its overall market share and complement its strategy of being a high performing community bank.

 

Asset Quality -Maintaining a strong credit culture is of the utmost importance to First Federal. First Federal has maintained a strong credit approval and review process that has allowed the Company to maintain a credit quality standard that balances the return with the risks of industry concentrations and loan types. First Federal is primarily a collateral lender with an emphasis on cash flow performance, while obtaining additional support from personal guarantees and secondary sources of repayment. First Federal has focused its attention on loan types and markets that it knows well and in which it has historically been successful in. First Federal strives to have loan relationships that are well diversified in both size and industry, and monitor the overall trends in the portfolio to maintain its industry and loan type concentration targets. First Federal maintains a problem loan remediation process that focuses on detection and resolution. First Federal maintains a strong process of internal control that subjects the loan portfolio to periodic internal reviews as well as independent third party loan review.

 

Expansion Opportunities - First Defiance believes it is well positioned to take advantage of acquisitions or other business opportunities in its market areas, including FDIC-assisted transactions. First Defiance believes it has a track record of successfully accomplishing both acquisitions and de novo branching in its market area. This track record puts the Company in a solid position to enter or expand its business. First Defiance has successfully integrated acquired financial institutions in the past with the most recent acquisition completed in 2008. First Defiance will continue to be disciplined as well as opportunistic in its approach to future acquisitions and de novo branching with a focus on its primary geographic market area, which it knows well and has been competing in for a long period of time. First Defiance will also continue the same approach as state above for insurance acquisitions. First Defiance completed its most recent insurance acquisition in 2011, which was merged into First Insurance.

Investments - First Defiance invests in U.S. Treasury and federal government agency obligations, obligations of municipal and other political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities which are issued by federal agencies, corporate bonds, and collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and real estate mortgage investment conduits ("REMICs"). Management determines the appropriate classification of all such securities at the time of purchase in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 320.

 

Securities are classified as held-to-maturity when First Defiance has the positive intent and ability to hold the security to maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost and had a recorded value of $492,000$445,000 at March 31,June 30, 2013. Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale, which are stated at fair value and had a recorded value of $196.1$188.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The available-for-sale portfolio consists of obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies ($7.04.9 million), certain municipal obligations ($81.178.1 million), CMOs ($57.254.9 million), corporate bonds ($9.0 million), mortgage backed securities ($38.939.0 million), U.S. treasury bonds ($1.0 million) and trust preferred and preferred stock ($1.92.2 million).

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 320, declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

Lending - In order to properly assess the collateral dependent loans included in its loan portfolio, the Company has established policies regarding the monitoring of the collateral underlying such loans. The Company requires an appraisal that is less than one year old for all new collateral dependent real estate loans, and all renewed collateral dependent real estate loans where significant new money is extended. The appraisal process is handled by the Credit Department, which selects the appraiser and orders the appraisal. First Defiance’s loan policy prohibits the account officer from talking or communicating with the appraiser to insure that the appraiser is not influenced by the account officer in any way in making their determination of value.

 

First Federal generally does not require updated appraisals for performing loans unless significant new money is requested by the borrower.

 

When a collateral dependent loan is downgraded to classified status, First Federal reviews the most current appraisal on file and if necessary, based on First Federal’s assessment of the appraisal, such as age, market, etc,etc., First Federal will discount this amount to a more appropriate current value based on inputs from lenders and realtors. This amount may then be discounted further by First Federal’s estimation of the carrying and selling costs. In most instances, if the appraisal is more than twelve to fifteen months old, we may require a new appraisal. Finally, First Federal assesses whether there is any collateral short fall, taking into consideration guarantor support and liquidity, and determines if a charge off is necessary.

When a collateral dependent loan moves to non-performing status, First Federal generally gets a new third party appraisal and charges the loan down appropriately based upon the new appraisal and an estimate of costs to liquidate the collateral. All properties that are moved into the Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) category are supported by current appraisals, and the OREO is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, which is determined based on appraised value less First Federal’s estimate of the liquidation costs.

First Federal does not adjust any appraisals upward without written documentation of this valuation change from the appraiser. When setting reserves and charge offs on classified loans, appraisal values may be discounted downward based upon First Federal’s experience with liquidating similar properties.

 

All loans over 90 days past due and/or on non-accrual are classified as non-performing loans. Non-performing status automatically occurs in the month in which the 90 day delinquency occurs.

 

As stated above, once a collateral dependent loan is identified as non-performing, First Federal generally gets an appraisal.

 

Appraisals are received within approximately 60 days after they are requested. The First Federal Loan Loss Reserve Committee reviews the amount of each new appraisal and makes any necessary charge off decisions at its meeting prior to the end of each quarter.

 

Any partially charged-off collateral dependent loans are considered non-performing, and as such, would need to show an extended period of time with satisfactory payment performance as well as cash flow coverage capability supported by current financial statements before First Federal will consider an upgrade to performing status. First Federal may consider moving the loan to accruing status after approximately six months of satisfactory payment performance.

 

For loans where First Federal determines that an updated appraisal is not necessary, other means are used to verify the value of the real estate, such as recent sales of similar properties on which First Federal had loans as well as calls to appraisers, brokers, realtors and investors. First Federal monitors and tracks its loan to value quarterly to determine accuracy and any necessary charge offs. Based on these results, changes may occur in the processes used.

 

Loan modifications constitute a TDR if First Federal for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. For loans that are considered Troubled Debt Restructurings, First Federal either computes the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the original loan’s effective interest rate or it may measure impairment based on the fair value of the collateral. For those loans measured for impairment utilizing the present value of future cash flows method, any discount is carried as a reserve in the allowance for loan and lease losses. For those loans measured for impairment utilizing the fair value of the collateral, any shortfall is charged off.

Earnings - The profitability of First Defiance is primarily dependent on its net interest income and non-interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, principally loans and securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing deposits, FHLB advances, and other borrowings. The Company’s non-interest income is mainly derived from service fees and other charges, mortgage banking income, and insurance commissions. First Defiance's earnings also depend on the provision for loan losses and non-interest expenses, such as employee compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment expense, deposit insurance premiums, and miscellaneous other expenses, as well as federal income tax expense.

Changes in Financial Condition

 

At March 31,June 30, 2013, First Defiance's total assets, deposits and stockholders' equity amounted to $2.04$2.07 billion, $1.66$1.64 billion and $262.6$264.5 million, respectively, compared to $2.05 billion, $1.67 billion and $258.1 million, respectively, at December 31, 2012.

 

Net loans receivable (excluding loans held for sale) declined $18.0increased $37.9 million to $1.48$1.54 billion. The variance in loans receivable between March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 includeincludes decreases in commercial loans (down $18.2 million), home equity and improvement loans (down $2.2$2.1 million), consumer loans (down $0.4 million), and one to four family residential real estate loans (down $3.2$4.0 million), and construction loans (down $4.4 million) while the remaining categories increased, including commercial real estate loans increased $4.7 million.(up $23.0 million), commercial loans (up $12.3 million), construction loans (up $3.7 million), and consumer loans (up $881,000).

 

The investment securities portfolio increased $2.0decreased $6.1 million to $196.6$188.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2013 from $194.6 million at December 31, 2012. The increasedecrease is the result of $18.8 million of securities being purchased during the first three months of 2013, mostly offset by $5.2change in market values in all the security categories, $14.7 million of securities maturing or being called in the period, principal pay downs of $8.6$9.5 million in CMOs and mortgage-backed securities, and $966,000$2.9 million from one securitythree securities being sold.sold; somewhat offset by $28.6 million of securities being purchased during the first six months of 2013. There was an unrealized gain in the investment portfolio of $6.7$1.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2013 compared to an unrealized gain of $7.5 million at December 31, 2012.

 

Deposits decreased from $1.67 billion at December 31, 2012 to $1.66$1.64 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2013. Non-interest bearing demand deposits decreased $23.4$13.4 million to $291.8$301.7 million, retail time deposits decreased $14.3$28.5 million to $504.2$490.0 million, and broker/national certificates of deposit decreased $100,000 to $1.9 million. These decreases were mostly offset by increases inmillion, and interest-bearing demand deposits and money market accounts of $16.2decreased $5.6 million to $681.1 million and$659.2 million. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in savings accounts of $10.4$15.8 million to $177.3$182.8 million.

 

Stockholders’ equity increased from $258.1 million at December 31, 2012 to $262.6$264.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The increase in stockholders’ equity was the result of recording net income of $5.6$11.7 million, partially offset by $973,000$2.0 million of common stock dividends being paid in the first quartersix months of 2013 and a $466,000$4.1 million decline in other comprehensive income.

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Average Balances, Net Interest Income and Yields Earned and Rates Paid

 

The following table presents for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in thousands of dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. The table reports interest income from tax-exempt loans and investment on a tax-equivalent basis. All average balances are based upon daily balances (dollars in thousands).

 

 Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended June 30, 
 2013  2012  2013  2012 
 Average     Yield/ Average     Yield/  Average     Yield/ Average     Yield/ 
 Balance  Interest(1)  Rate(2)  Balance  Interest(1)  Rate(2)  Balance  Interest (1)  Rate (2)  Balance  Interest (1)  Rate (2) 
Interest-earning assets:                                                
Loans receivable $1,500,222  $16,814   4.55% $1,456,807  $18,678   5.16% $1,520,708  $17,064   4.50% $1,462,312  $18,223   5.01%
Securities  196,571   1,794   3.85   237,541   2,145   3.76   195,942   1,800   3.82   273,017   2,384   3.62 
Interest bearing deposits  106,332   58   0.22   164,390   92   0.23   89,116   72   0.32   147,730   114   0.31 
FHLB stock  19,964   219   4.45   20,655   229   4.46   19,964   207   4.16   20,655   214   4.17 
Total interest-earning assets  1,823,089   18,885   4.22   1,879,393   21,144   4.54   1,825,730   19,143   4.22   1,903,714   20,935   4.44 
Non-interest-earning assets  204,817          201,109           204,977           198,961         
Total assets $2,027,906          $2,080,502          $2,030,707          $2,102,675         
                                                
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
Deposits $1,356,547  $1,647   0.49% $1,365,021  $2,369   0.70% $1,343,678  $1,511   0.45% $1,368,144  $2,116   0.62%
FHLB advances and other  12,788   90   2.85   81,834   751   3.69 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  46,396   60   0.52   53,403   104   0.78 
FHLB advances  14,443   92   2.55   81,823   750   3.69 
Notes payable  49,728   61   0.49   52,921   97   0.74 
Subordinated debentures  36,136   152   1.71   36,198   331   3.68   36,136   150   1.66   36,198   310   3.44 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,451,867   1,949   0.54   1,536,456   3,555   0.93   1,443,985   1,814   0.50   1,539,086   3,273   0.86 
Non-interest bearing deposits  294,225   -      245,254   -       301,099   -       260,950   -     
Total including non-interest bearing demand deposits  1,746,092   1,949   0.45   1,781,710   3,555   0.80   1,745,084   1,814   0.42   1,800,036   3,273   0.73 
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities  22,189          18,944           21,330           21,608         
Total liabilities  1,768,281          1,800,654           1,766,414           1,821,644         
Stockholders' equity  259,625          279,848           264,293           281,031         
Total liabilities and stock- holders' equity $2,027,906          $2,080,502         
Total liabilities and stock-holders' equity $2,030,707          $2,102,675         
Net interest income; interest rate spread     $16,936   3.68%     $17,589   3.61%     $17,329   3.72%     $17,662   3.58%
Net interest margin (3)          3.78%          3.78%          3.82%          3.75%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities          126%          122%          126%          124%

 

(1)Interest on certain tax-exempt loans and securities is not taxable for Federal income tax purposes. In order to compare the tax-exempt yields on these assets to taxable yields, the interest earned on these assets is adjusted to a pre-tax equivalent amount based on the marginal corporate federal income tax rate of 35%.
(2)Annualized
(3)Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2013  2012 
  Average     Yield/  Average     Yield/ 
  Balance  Interest (1)  Rate (2)  Balance  Interest (1)  Rate (2) 
Interest-earning assets:                        
Loans receivable $1,510,465  $33,878   4.50% $1,459,559  $36,902   5.08%
Securities  196,257   3,594   3.81   255,279   4,529   3.68 
Interest bearing deposits  97,724   130   0.27   156,697   206   0.26 
FHLB stock  19,659   426   4.35   20,655   443   4.31 
Total interest-earning assets  1,824,105   38,028   4.18   1,892,190   42,080   4.47 
Non-interest-earning assets  205,202           199,399         
Total assets $2,029,307          $2,091,589         
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Deposits $1,350,112  $3,158   0.47% $1,366,583  $4,485   0.66%
FHLB advances  13,616   182   2.68   81,828   1,501   3.69 
Notes payable  48,062   121   0.50   53,162   201   0.76 
Subordinated debentures  36,136   302   1.68   36,198   641   3.56 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,447,926   3,763   0.52   1,537,771   6,828   0.89 
Non-interest bearing deposits  297,662   -       253,102   -     
Total including non-interest bearing demand deposits  1,745,588   3,763   0.43   1,790,873   6,828   0.77 
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities  21,760           20,276         
Total liabilities  1,767,348           1,811,149         
Stockholders' equity  261,959           280,440         
Total liabilities and stock-holders' equity $2,029,307          $2,091,589         
Net interest income; interest rate spread     $34,265   3.66%     $35,252   3.58%
Net interest margin (3)          3.78%          3.76%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities          126%          123%

 

(1)Interest on certain tax-exempt loans and securities is not taxable for Federal income tax purposes. In order to compare the tax-exempt yields on these assets to taxable yields, the interest earned on these assets is adjusted to a pre-tax equivalent amount based on the marginal corporate federal income tax rate of 35%.
(2)Annualized
(3)Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012

 

On a consolidated basis, First Defiance’s net income for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013 was $5.6$6.1 million compared to net income of $4.2$3.9 million for the comparable period in 2012. Net income applicable to common shares was $5.6$6.1 million for the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to $3.6$3.8 million for the comparable period in 2012. On a per share basis, basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 were $0.57$0.63 and $0.55,$0.60, respectively, compared to basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.37$0.39 and $0.38, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2012.

 

Net Interest Income.

 

First Defiance’s net interest income is determined by its interest rate spread (i.e. the difference between the yields on its interest-earning assets and the rates paid on its interest-bearing liabilities) and the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

 

Net interest income was $16.5$16.9 million for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013, down from $17.2 million for the same period in 2012. The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.78%3.82% for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013, flatup from 3.75% for the same period in 2012. The flatincreased margin between the 2012 and 2013 firstsecond quarters was made possible by a balance sheet restructure donecompleted in the fourth quarter of 2012, where the Company sold securities and paid off higher rate FHLB advances. This helped to offset the decrease in interest-earning asset yields, which decreased by 3222 basis points (to 4.22% in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 from 4.54%4.44% for the same period in 2012) which was partially offset by the cost of interest-bearing liabilities between the two periods decreasing 3936 basis points (to 0.54%0.50% in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 from 0.93%0.86% in the same period in 2012). Also, operating at a high level of liquidity along with lower loan yields has impacted the net interest margin negatively in the firstsecond quarter of 2013. Management continues to analyze and look for additional opportunities to maintain its margin, as well as other alternatives to minimize the impact of the sustained low rate environment.

 

Total interest income decreased by $2.3$1.8 million or 11.0%8.7% to $18.5$18.7 million for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013 from $20.8$20.5 million for the same period in 2012. The decrease in interest income was due to a decline in asset yields, mainly as a result of a drop in yields on loans receivable which declined 6151 basis points to 4.55%4.50% at March 31,June 30, 2013. Interest income from loans decreased to $16.8$17.0 million for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013 compared to $18.7$18.2 million for the same period in 2012, which represents a decline of 9.9%6.3%.

 

Interest expense decreased by $1.6$1.5 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, to $1.9$1.8 million from $3.6$3.3 million. This decrease was due to a 3936 basis point decline in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 mainly due to the early payoff of FHLB advances as part of the balance sheet restructure completed in the fourth quarter of 2012 and the continued low rate environment resulting in decreases in rate on all the interest-bearing liability categories. Interest expense related to interest-bearing deposits was $1.6$1.5 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to $2.4$2.1 million for the same period in 2012. Interest expense recognized by the Company related to subordinated debentures was $152,000$150,000 in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to $331,000$310,000 for the same period in 2012. Expenses on FHLB advances and securities sold under repurchase agreements were $90,000$92,000 and $60,000$61,000 respectively in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to $751,000$750,000 and $104,000$97,000 respectively for the same period in 2012.

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses represents management’s assessment of the estimated probable credit losses in the loan portfolio at each balance sheet date. Management analyzes the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses regularly through reviews of the loan portfolio. Consideration is given to economic conditions, changes in interest rates and the effect of such changes on collateral values and borrower’s ability to pay, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio and trends in past due and non-performing loan balances. The allowance for loan losses is a material estimate that is susceptible to significant fluctuation and is established through a provision for loan losses based on management’s evaluation of the inherent risk in the loan portfolio. In addition to extensive in-house loan monitoring procedures, the Company utilizes an outside party to conduct an independent loan review of all commercial loan and commercial real estate loan relationships that exceed $1.0 million of aggregate exposure over a twelve month period. Management utilizes the results of this outside loan review to assess the effectiveness of its internal loan grading system as well as to assist in the assessment of the overall adequacy of the allowance for loan losses associated with these types of loans.

 

The provision for loan losses is determined by management as the amount to be added to the allowance for loan losses after net charge-offs have been deducted to bring the allowance to a level which, in management’s best estimate, is necessary to absorb incurredprobable credit losses within the existing loan portfolio in the normal course of business. The allowance for loan loss is made up of two basic components. The first component is the specific allowance in which the Company sets aside reserves based on the analysis of individual credits that are cash flow dependent, yet there is a discount between the present value of the future cash flows and the carrying value. This was $1.5$1.8 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The second component is the general reserve. The general reserve is used to record loan loss reserves for groups of homogenous loans in which the Company estimates the losses incurred in the portfolios based on quantitative and qualitative factors. Due to the uncertainty of risks in the loan portfolio, the Company’s judgment on the amount of the allowance necessary to absorb loans losses is approximate.

 

Due to regulatory guidance, theThe Company no longer carries specific reservescharges off any shortfall on collateral dependent loans, and instead charges off any shortfall.loans. First Federal analyzes all loans on its classified and special mention lists at least quarterly and makes judgments about the risk of loss based on the cash flow of the borrower, the value of any collateral and the financial strength of any guarantor in determining the amount of impairment of individual loans and the charge off to be taken.

For purposes of the general reserve analysis, the loan portfolio is stratified into nine different loan pools based on loan type and by market area to allocate historic loss experience. The loss experience factor applied to the non-impaired loan portfolio was based upon historical losses of the most recent rolling twelve quarters ending March 31,June 30, 2013. Beginning with the first quarter of 2013 allowance analysis, management decided to return to using a twelve quarter look-back period, from using an eight quarter look-back period, for calculating the historical loss ratio. Management is not certain that the relatively low levels of charge-offs incurred in recent quarters are sustainable given the low levels of economic growth in its markets and believes the longer look-back period better captures loan portfolio risks at this time.

The stratification of the loan portfolio resulted in a quantitative general allowance of $13.5$13.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2013 compared to $14.4 million at December 31, 2012. The decrease in the quantitative allowance was due to a decrease in the historical loss factors relating to commercial, commercial real estate, residential and consumer loans.

 

In addition to the quantitative analysis, a qualitative analysis is performed each quarter to provide additional general reserves on the non-impaired loan portfolio for various factors. The overall qualitative factors are based on nine sub-factors. The nine sub-factors have been aggregated into three qualitative factors: economic, environment and risk.

 

ECONOMIC

1)Changes in international, national and local economic business conditions and developments, including the condition of various market segments.
2)Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans.

 

ENVIRONMENT

3)Changes in the nature and volume in the loan portfolio.
4)The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations.
5)Changes in lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off and recovery practices.
6)Changes in the quality and breadth of the loan review process.
7)Changes in the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff.

 

RISK

8)Changes in the trends of the volume and severity of delinquent and classified loans, and changes in the volume of non-accrual loans, trouble debt restructuring, and other loan modifications.
9)Changes in the political and regulatory environment.

 

The qualitative analysis at March 31,June 30, 2013 indicated a general reserve of $11.5$11.1 million compared with $10.8 million at December 31, 2012. Management reviewed the overall economic, environmental and risk factors and determined that it was appropriate to increase several of these due to the continued uncertainty of the economy and the impact on GDP of the fiscal cliff decisions as well as the impacts of the debt ceiling negotiations. The fluctuation in unemployment rates in some of the counties we serve also contributed to an increase in the economic factors. Finally the risk profile was increased due to a continued focus by our regulators for stability in the allowance levels. First Defiance’s general reserve percentages for main loan segments not otherwise classified ranged from 0.20% for construction loans to 1.90% for nonresidential real estate loans.

As a result of the quantitative and qualitative analyses, along with the change in specific reserves, the Company’s provision for loan losses for the firstsecond quarter of 2013 was $425,000,$448,000, compared to $3.5$4.1 million for the same period in 2012. The allowance for loan losses was $26.5$26.3 million and $26.7 million and represented 1.76%1.68% and 1.75% of loans, net of undisbursed loan funds and deferred fees and costs, as of March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The provision of $425,000$448,000 was offset by charge offs of $995,000$961,000 and recoveries of $318,000,$324,000, resulting in a decrease to the overall allowance for loan loss of $252,000.$189,000 in the second quarter. In management’s opinion, the overall allowance for loan losses of $26.5$26.3 million as of March 31,June 30, 2013 is adequate.

 

Management also assesses the value of real estate owned as of the end of each accounting period and recognizes write-downs to the value of that real estate in the income statement if conditions dictate. In the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2013, First Defiance had no write-downs.write-downs that totaled $215,000 compared to write-downs of $126,000 for the same period in 2012. Management believes that the values recorded at March 31,June 30, 2013 for real estate owned and repossessed assets represent the realizable value of such assets.

 

Total classified loans decreased to $72.3$58.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2013, compared to $78.1 million at December 31, 2012. First Federal also has classified $165,000 of loans as doubtful at June 30, 2013, compared to $298,000 at December 31, 2012.

 

First Defiance’sFederal’s ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans was 75.0%91.7% at March 31,June 30, 2013 compared with 82.0% at December 31, 2012. Management monitors collateral values of all loans included on the watch list that are collateral dependent and believes that allowances for those loans at March 31,June 30, 2013 arewere appropriate. The Company experienced an increasea decrease in non-accrual loans in the firstsecond quarter of 2013. However, ofOf the total non-accrual loans, $18.5$17.4 million or 52.4%60.5%, are less than 90 days past due.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2013, First Defiance had total non-performing assets of $39.6$35.2 million, compared to $36.4 million at December 31, 2012. Non-performing assets include loans that are 90 days past due, real estate owned and other assets held for sale. Non-performing assets at March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 by category were as follows:

Table 1 – NonperformingNon-Performing Asset

 

 March 31, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2012  2012  2013  2012 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Non-performing loans:                
Single-family residential $4,163  $3,602  $3,065  $3,602 
Construction  -   -   -   - 
Non-residential and multi-family residential real estate  24,884   23,090   19,994   23,090 
Commercial  6,152   5,661   5,390   5,661 
Consumer finance  -   -   -   - 
Home equity and improvement  84   217   201   217 
Total non-performing loans  35,283   32,570   28,650   32,570 
Real estate owned and repossessed assets  4,313   3,805   6,546   3,805 
Total non-performing assets $39,596  $36,375  $35,196  $36,375 
                
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans*  1.76%  1.75%  1.68%  1.75%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing assets  66.82%  73.43%  74.64%  73.43%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans  74.99%  82.01%  91.69%  82.01%
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets  1.94%  1.78%  1.70%  1.78%
Total non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans*  2.34%  2.14%  1.83%  2.14%

* Total loans are net of undisbursed loan funds and deferred fees and costs.

 

The increasedecrease in non-performing loans between December 31, 2012 and March 31,June 30, 2013 is primarily in commercial real estate loans. The balance of this type of non-performing loan was $1.8$4.0 million higherlower at March 31,June 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012.

 

Non-performing loans in the commercial real estate category represented 3.10%2.44% of the total loans in those categories at March 31,June 30, 2013 compared to 2.90% for the same category at December 31, 2012. Management believes that the current allowance for loan losses is appropriate and that the provision for loan losses recorded in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 is consistent with both charge-off experience and the risk inherent in the overall credits in the portfolio.

 

Non-performing assets, which include non-performing loans (non-accrual) and real estate owned, increaseddecreased to $39.6$35.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2013 from $36.4 million at December 31, 2012.

 

First Federal’s Asset Review Committee meets monthly to review the status of work-out strategies for all criticized relationships, which include all non-accrual loans. Based on such factors as anticipated collateral values in liquidation scenarios, cash flow projections, assessment of net worth of guarantors and all other factors which may mitigate risk of loss, the Asset Review Committee makes recommendations regarding proposed charge-offs which are approved by the Senior Loan Committee or the Loan Loss Reserve Committee.

The following table details net charge-offs and nonaccrual loans by loan type. For the threesix months ended and as of March 31,June 30, 2013, commercial real estate, which represented 52.74%51.98% of total loans, accounted for 24.37%21.38% of net charge-offs and 70.53%69.79% of nonaccrual loans, and commercial loans, which represented 24.04%25.1% of total loans, accounted for 19.05%29.53% of net charge-offs and 17.44%18.81% of nonaccrual loans. For the threesix months ended and as of March 31,June 30, 2012, commercial real estate, which represented 53.10%51.33% of total loans, accounted for 55.38%67.85% of net charge-offs and 72.91%69.54% of nonaccrual loans, and commercial loans, which represented 21.97%24.64% of total loans, accounted for 33.27%20.75% of net charge-offs and 16.80%16.55% of nonaccrual loans.

 

Table 2 – Net Charge-offs and Non-accruals by Loan Type

 

 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013  As of March 31, 2013  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013  As of June 30, 2013 
 Net % of Total Net Nonaccrual % of Total Non-  Net % of Total Net Nonaccrual % of Total Non- 
 Charge-offs Charge-offs Loans Accrual Loans  Charge-offs Charge-offs Loans Accrual Loans 
 (in thousands) (in thousands)  (in thousands) (in thousands) 
Residential $107   15.81% $4,163   11.80% $258   19.63% $3,065   10.70%
Construction  -   0.00%  -   0.00%  -   0.00%  -   0.00%
Commercial real estate  165   24.37%  24,884   70.53%  281   21.38%  19,994   69.79%
Commercial  129   19.05%  6,152   17.44%  388   29.53%  5,390   18.81%
Consumer  27   3.99%  -   0.00%  6   0.46%  -   0.00%
Home equity and improvement  249   36.78%  84   0.23%  381   29.00%  201   0.70%
Total $677   100.00% $35,283   100.00% $1,314   100.00% $28,650   100.00%

 

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012  As of March 31, 2012 
  Net  % of Total Net  Nonaccrual  % of Total Non- 
  Charge-offs  Charge-offs  Loans  Accrual Loans 
  (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Residential $683   8.63% $3,883   8.56%
Construction  -   0.00%  159   0.35%
Commercial real estate  4,388   55.38%  33,065   72.91%
Commercial  2,636   33.27%  7,618   16.80%
Consumer  27   0.33%  5   0.01%
Home equity and improvement  190   2.39%  621   1.37%
Total $7,924   100.00% $45,351   100.00%

  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012  As of June 30, 2012 
  Net  % of Total Net  Nonaccrual  % of Total Non- 
  Charge-offs  Charge-offs  Loans  Accrual Loans 
  (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Residential $1,198   8.29% $5,352   12.83%
Construction  -   0.00%  -   0.00%
Commercial real estate  9,801   67.85%  29,000   69.54%
Commercial  2,997   20.75%  6,900   16.55%
Consumer  23   0.16%  4   0.01%
Home equity and improvement  426   2.95%  446   1.07%
Total $14,445   100.00% $41,702   100.00%

Table 3 – Allowance for Loan Loss Activity

 

 For the Quarter Ended  For the Quarter Ended 
 1st 2013 4th 2012 3rd 2012 2nd 2012 1st 2012  2nd 2013 1st 2013 4th 2012 3rd 2012 2nd 2012 
 (dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in Thousands) 
                      
Allowance at beginning of period $26,711  $26,310  $26,409  $28,833  $33,254  $26,459  $26,711  $26,310  $26,409  $28,833 
Provision for credit losses  425   2,619   705   4,097   3,503   448   425   2,619   705   4,097 
Charge-offs:                                        
Residential  206   976   217   584   738   184   206   976   217   584 
Commercial real estate  266   595   780   5,448   4,496   283   266   595   780   5,448 
Commercial  205   540   355   486   2,666   316   205   540   355   486 
Consumer finance  46   59   19   14   41   8   46   59   19   14 
Home equity and improvement  272   497   203   254   211   170   272   497   203   254 
Total charge-offs  995   2,667   1,574   6,786   8,152   961   995   2,667   1,574   6,786 
Recoveries  318   449   770   265   228   324   318   449   770   265 
Net charge-offs  677   2,218   804   6,521   7,924   637   677   2,218   804   6,521 
Ending allowance $26,459  $26,711  $26,310  $26,409  $28,833  $26,270  $26,459  $26,711  $26,310  $26,409 

The following table sets forth information concerning the allocation of First Federal’s allowance for loan losses by loan categories at the dates indicated.

 

Table 4 – Allowance for Loan Loss Allocation by Loan Category

 

 March 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 September 30, 2012 June 30, 2012 March 31, 2012 
   Percent of   Percent of   Percent of   Percent of   Percent of  June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 September 30, 2012 June 30, 2012 
   total loans   total loans   total loans   total loans   total loans    Percent of   Percent of   Percent of   Percent of   Percent of 
 Amount by category Amount by category Amount by category Amount by category Amount by category    total loans   total loans   total loans   total loans   total loans 
 (dollars in thousands)  Amount by category Amount by category Amount by category Amount by category Amount by category 
Residential $3,433   13.00% $3,506   13.00% $2,996   13.75% $3,104   13.94% $3,373   13.58% $3,197   12.47% $3,433   13.00% $3,506   13.00% $2,996   13.75% $3,104   13.94%
Construction  67   2.20%  75   2.45%  63   2.06%  48   1.52%  73   2.44%  83   2.63%  67   2.20%  75   2.45%  63   2.06%  48   1.52%
Commercial real estate  15,777   52.74%  14,899   51.63%  16,260   51.87%  16,562   51.33%  19,031   53.10%  15,565   51.98%  15,777   52.74%  14,899   51.63%  16,260   51.87%  16,562   51.33%
Commercial  5,304   24.04%  6,325   24.85%  5,103   23.92%  5,087   24.64%  4,693   21.97%  5,474   25.10%  5,304   24.04%  6,325   24.85%  5,103   23.92%  5,087   24.64%
Consumer  155   1.02%  147   1.03%  147   1.10%  140   1.13%  178   1.19%  165   1.07%  155   1.02%  147   1.03%  147   1.10%  140   1.13%
Home equity and improvement  1,723   7.00%  1,759   7.04%  1,741   7.30%  1,468   7.44%  1,485   7.72%  1,786   6.75%  1,723   7.00%  1,759   7.04%  1,741   7.30%  1,468   7.44%
 $26,459   100.00% $26,711   100.00% $26,310   100.00% $26,409   100.00% $28,833   100.00% $26,270   100.00% $26,459   100.00% $26,711   100.00% $26,310   100.00% $26,409   100.00%

 

Key Asset Quality Ratio Trends

 

Table 5 – Key Asset Quality Ratio Trends

 

 1st Qtr 2013 4th Qtr 2012 3rd Qtr 2012 2nd Qtr2012 1st Qtr 2012  2nd Qtr 2013 1st Qtr 2013 4th Qtr 2012 3rd Qtr 2012 2nd Qtr 2012 
Allowance for loan losses / loans*  1.76%  1.75%  1.74%  1.76%  1.96%  1.68%  1.76%  1.75%  1.74%  1.76%
Allowance for loan losses to net charge-offs  3908.27%  1204.83%  3272.39%  404.98%  363.87%  4124.02%  3908.27%  1204.83%  3272.39%  404.98%
Allowance for loan losses / non-performing assets  66.82%  73.43%  64.73%  58.38%  59.13%  74.64%  66.82%  73.43%  64.73%  58.38%
Allowance for loan losses / non-performing loans  74.99%  82.01%  69.60%  63.33%  63.58%  91.69%  74.99%  82.01%  69.60%  63.33%
Non-performing assets / loans plus REO*  2.62%  2.38%  2.68%  3.01%  3.30%  2.24%  2.62%  2.38%  2.68%  3.01%
Non-performing assets / total assets  1.94%  1.78%  1.98%  2.19%  2.28%  1.70%  1.94%  1.78%  1.98%  2.19%
Net charge-offs / average loans (annualized)  0.18%  0.59%  0.22%  1.78%  2.18%  0.17%  0.18%  0.59%  0.22%  1.78%

* Total loans are net of undisbursed funds and deferred fees and costs.

Non-Interest Income.

 

Total non-interest income increased $543,000decreased $146,000 in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 to $9.0$7.8 million from $8.4$8.0 million for the same period in 2012.

 

Service Fees.Service fees and other charges decreased by $286,000$138,000 or 10.7%5.1% in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

 

First Federal’s overdraft privilege program generally provides for the automatic payment of modest overdraft limits on all accounts deemed to be in good standing when the account is accessed using paper-based check processing, a teller withdrawal, a point-of-sale terminal, an ACH transaction, an online banking or voice-response transfer, or an ATM. To be in good standing, an account must be brought to a positive balance within a 30-day period and have not excessively used the overdraft privilege program. Overdraft limits are established for all customers without discrimination using a risk assessment approach for each account classification. The approach includes a systematic review and evaluation of the normal deposit flows made to each account classification to establish reasonable and prudent negative balance limits that would be routinely repaid by normal, expected and reoccurring deposits. The risk assessment by portfolio approach assumes a minimal degree of undetermined credit risk associated with unidentified individual accounts that are overdrawn for 30 or more days. Consumer accounts overdrawn for more than 60 days are automatically charged off. Fees are charged as a one-time fee per occurrence, up to five charges per day, and the fee charged for an item that is paid is equal to the fee charged for a non-sufficient fund item that is returned.

Overdrawn balances, net of allowance for losses, are reflected as loans on First Defiance’s balance sheet. The fees charged for this service are established based both on the return of processing costs plus a profit, and on the level of fees charged by competitors in the Company’s market area for similar services. These fees are considered to be compensation for providing a service to the customer and therefore deemed to be noninterest income rather than interest income. Fee income recorded for the quarters ending March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012 related to the overdraft privilege product, net of adjustments to the allowance for uncollectible overdrafts, were $865,000$854,000 and $1.1 million, respectively. Accounts charged off are included in noninterest expense. The allowance for uncollectible overdrafts was $6,000$5,000 at March 31,June 30, 2013, $4,000 at December 31, 2012 and $19,000$16,000 at March 31,June 30, 2012.

Mortgage Banking Activity. Total revenue from the sale and servicing of mortgage loans increased $385,000$185,000 to $2.8$2.4 million for the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to $2.4$2.3 million for the same period of 2012.2013. The continuing low rate environment helped contribute to a solid firstsecond quarter of 2013 mortgage originations, although mortgage originations were down slightly from the same period of 2012. Gains realized from the sale of mortgage loans decreased in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 to $2.2$1.9 million from $2.5 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2012. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights expense decreased $175,000$221,000 to $689,000$634,000 in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to $864,000$855,000 in the same period in 2012. The Company recorded a positive valuation adjustment of $473,000$312,000 on mortgage servicing rights in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to a negative valuation adjustment of $79,000$177,000 in the firstsecond quarter of 2012. The positive valuation adjustment in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 was driven by an increase in the fair values of certain sectors of the Company’s portfolio of mortgage servicing rights. The increase in fair values was driven by a slight increase in market rates in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 which also contributed to lower amortization of mortgage servicing rights in the firstsecond quarter of 2013.

Insurance and Investment Sales Commissions. Income from the sale of insurance and investment products increased $500,000$85,000 in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 to $3.0$2.3 million from $2.5$2.2 million in the same period of 2012. First Defiance’s insurance subsidiary, First Insurance, typically recognizes contingent revenues during the first quarter. These revenues are bonuses paid by insurance carriers when the Company achieves certain loss ratios or growth targets. In the first quarter of 2013, First Insurance earned $944,000 of contingent income compared to $504,000 for the first quarter of 2012.

 

Impairment of Securities. First Defiance did not have any other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) charges in the firstsecond quarter of 2013 or in the first quarter ofand 2012 reflecting a more stable environment relating to its Trust Preferred Collateralized Debt Obligation (“CDO”) investments.

 

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Other non-interest income.Other non-interest income decreased $91,000 in the first quarter of 2013 from $342,000 in the same period in 2012. This decrease was due in part to a recorded increase in the value of the assets of the deferred compensation plan of $78,000 in the first quarter of 2013 compared to an increase of $137,000 for the same period in 2012.

Non-Interest Expense.Expense

 

Non-interest expense increased to $17.2$15.7 million for the firstsecond quarter of 2013 compared to $16.3$15.5 million for the same period in 2012.

 

Compensation and Benefits. Compensation and benefits increased to $8.8$8.5 million for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013 from $8.5$8.0 million for the same period in 2012. The increase is mainly attributable to higher health insurance costs. Also, the Company granted pay increases and accrued for bonus payments based on meeting 2013 targeted performance in the second quarter of 2013.

FDIC Insurance Premiums. FDIC expense decreased to $275,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 from $672,000 for the same period in 2012 due to the improvement in the Company’s risk category late in the first quarter of 2013.

 

Other Non-Interest Expenses. Other non-interest expenses increaseddecreased by $666,000$44,000 to $3.9$3.0 million for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013 from $3.3$3.0 million for the same period in 2012. The mainCategories within other non-interest expenses that had the most significant changes were an increase increase between REO related expenses up $157,000 from the 2013 and 2012 first quarters include an accrual for estimated secondary market buy-back losses of $581,000 in the first quarter of 2013 compared to no losses accrued for the samecomparative period in 2012. These losses were accrued and expensed as of March 31, 2013 based on2012, an estimated exposure to repurchase requests resulting from notifications received from Fannie Mae’s post-foreclosure review process during the first quarter of 2013. Also, the Company expensed $98,000increase in the first quarter of 2013 resulting from a sales and use tax auditadvertising up $76,000 from the comparative period of 2009-2011.in 2012, offset by a reduction in credit and collections expense down $115,000 from the comparative period in 2012.

 

The efficiency ratio, considering tax equivalent interest income and excluding securities gains and losses, for the firstsecond quarter of 2013 was 66.55%62.36% compared to 62.62%61.45% for the first quarter ofsame period in 2012.

 

Income Taxes.Taxes

 

First Defiance computes federal income tax expense in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Subtopic 942, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 29.32%29.3% for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013 compared to 29.08%30.1% for the same period in 2012. The tax rate is lower than the statutory 35% tax rate for the Company mainly because of investments in tax-exempt securities. The earnings on tax-exempt securities are not subject to federal income tax.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

On a consolidated basis, First Defiance’s net income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 of $11.7 million compared to income of $8.1 million for the comparable period in 2012. Net income applicable to common shares was $11.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $7.5 million for the comparable period in 2012. On a per share basis, basic and diluted earnings per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were $1.20 and $1.15, respectively, compared to basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.77 and $0.75, respectively, for the comparable period in 2012.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income was $33.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $34.4 million for the same period in 2012. For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, total interest income was $37.2 million, a $4.1 million decrease from the same period in 2012. At the quarter ended June 30, 2013, average earning assets decreased by $68.1 million compared to June 30, 2012 with the average yield declining 29 basis points as a result of a lower rate environment.

Interest expense decreased by $3.1 million to $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $6.8 million for the same period in 2012. The decline in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the six months ending June 30, 2013, to 0.52%, a 37 basis point decrease from the 0.89% average cost in the first half of 2012 is the result of the continued low rate environment which has given management opportunities to re-price on the liability side.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $873,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $7.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012. The large decline year over year was primarily the result of an improving economy and stability in the loan portfolio. Appraisal values are starting to level off, resulting in much lower charge offs compared to the same period in 2012. Charge-offs for the first half of 2013 were $2.0 million and recoveries of previously charged off loans totaled $642,000 for net charge-offs of $1.3 million. By comparison, $14.9 million of charge-offs were recorded in the same period of 2012 and $493,000 of recoveries were realized for net charge-offs of $14.4 million.

Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income increased to $16.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from $16.4 million recognized in the same period of 2012.

Mortgage Banking Activity. Total revenue from the sale and servicing of mortgage loans increased 12.1% to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from $4.7 million for the same period of 2012. Gains realized from the sale of mortgage loans decreased $960,000 to $4.1 million for the first half of 2013 from $5.0 million during the same period of 2012. Mortgage loan servicing revenue remained flat at $1.7 million in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period of 2012. The gains realized from the sale of mortgage loans were partially offset by the amortization of mortgage servicing rights in the amount of $1.3 million in first half of 2013 down from $1.7 million in the same period of 2012. The Company recorded a positive valuation adjustment of $785,000 in the first half of 2013 compared to a negative adjustment of $255,000 in the first half of 2012.

Insurance and Investment Sales Commission.Insurance and investment sales commission income increased $586,000 to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, from $4.7 million during the same period of 2012. This is the result of receiving more contingent commission income in the first half of 2013 compared to the first half of 2012. In the first six month of 2013, $944,000 was received compared to $508,000 in the same period of 2012.

Loss on Securities.First Defiance did not have any OTTI charges in the first six months of 2013 or in the first six months of 2012 reflecting a more stable environment relating to its CDO investments.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased to $32.9 million for the first six months of 2013 compared to $31.8 million for the same period in 2012.

Compensation and Benefits. Compensation and benefits increased to $17.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from $16.5 million for the same period in 2012. The increase is mainly attributable to higher health insurance costs. Also, the Company granted pay increases and accrued for bonus payments based on meeting 2013 targeted performance for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

FDIC Insurance Premiums. FDIC expense decreased to $931,000 in the first six months of 2013, from $1.3 million in the same period of 2012. This decrease was the result of the change in the risk category assigned by our primary bank regulator, which allowed for a rate reduction on FDIC insurance premiums.

Other Non-Interest Expenses. Other non-interest expenses (including state franchise tax, data processing, amortization of intangibles and other) increased by $932,000 to $11.3 million for the first six months of 2013 from $10.4 million for the same period in 2012. Year-over-year increases between 2013 and 2012 include an increase in secondary market buy-back losses as a result of establishing an accrual in the first quarter of 2013 for estimated secondary market buy-back losses of $581,000. These losses were accrued and expensed as of March 31, 2013 based on an estimated exposure to repurchase requests resulting from notifications received from Fannie Mae’s post-foreclosure review process during the first quarter of 2013. Secondary market buy-back losses were $642,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $73,000 for the same period in 2012. The accrual for estimated buy-back losses was $567,000 at June 30, 2013.

The efficiency ratio for the first half of 2013 was 64.48% compared to 62.04% for the same period of 2012.

 

Liquidity

 

As a regulated financial institution, First Federal is required to maintain appropriate levels of "liquid" assets to meet short-term funding requirements.

 

First Defiance had $15.6$20.1 million of cash provided by operating activities during the first threesix months of 2013. The Company's cash used in operating activities resulted from the origination of loans held for sale mostly offset by the proceeds on the sale of loans.

At March 31,June 30, 2013, First Federal had $127.4 million in outstanding loan commitments and loans in process to be funded generally within the next six months and an additional $282.9$282.2 million committed under existing consumer and commercial lines of credit and standby letters of credit. Also at that date, First Federal had commitments to sell $37.8 million of loans held-for-sale. First Defiance believes that it has adequate resources to fund commitments as they arise and that it can adjust the rate on savings certificates to retain deposits in changing interest rate environments. If First Defiance requires funds beyond its internal funding capabilities, advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati and other financial institutions are available.

 

Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the Company may not be able to meet its financial obligations and operating cash needs or may become overly reliant upon external funding sources. In order to manage this risk, the Company’s Board of Directors has established a Liquidity Policy that identifies primary sources of liquidity, establishes procedures for monitoring and measuring liquidity and quantifies minimum liquidity requirements. This policy designates First Federal’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) as the body responsible for meeting these objectives. The ALCO reviews liquidity on a monthly basis and approves significant changes in strategies that affect balance sheet or cash flow positions. Liquidity is centrally managed on a daily basis by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Controller.

 

Capital Resources

 

Capital is managed at First Federal and on a consolidated basis. Capital levels are maintained based on regulatory capital requirements and the economic capital required to support credit, market, liquidity and operational risks inherent in our business, as well as flexibility needed for future growth and new business opportunities.

 

First Federal is required to maintain specified amounts of capital pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The capital standards generally require the maintenance of regulatory capital sufficient to meet a tangible capital requirement, a core capital requirement, and a risk-based capital requirement. The following table sets forth First Federal's compliance with each of the capital requirements at March 31,June 30, 2013 (in thousands).

 

 Actual  Minimum Required for
Adequately Capitalized
  Minimum Required for Well
Capitalized
  Actual  Minimum Required for
Adequately Capitalized
  Minimum Required for
Well Capitalized
 
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio  Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio 
Tier 1 Capital (1)                                                
Consolidated $232,332   11.79% $78,803   4.0%  N/A   N/A  $238,187   11.89% $80,126   4.0%  N/A   N/A 
First Federal Bank $221,084   11.24% $78,672   4.0% $98,340   5.0% $227,451   11.37% $80,006   4.0% $100,007   5.0%
                                                
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) (1)                                                
Consolidated $232,332   13.92% $66,738   4.0%  N/A   N/A  $238,187   13.79% $69,083   4.0%  N/A   N/A 
First Federal Bank $221,084   13.27% $66,652   4.0% $99,979   6.0% $227,451   13.19% $69,000   4.0% $103,499   6.0%
                                                
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) (1)                                                
Consolidated $253,258   15.19% $133,477   8.0%  N/A   N/A  $259,834   15.04% $138,166   8.0%  N/A   N/A 
First Federal Bank $241,982   14.52% $133,305   8.0% $166,631   10.0% $249,071   14.44% $137,999   8.0% $172,499   10.0%

(1)Core capital is computed as a percentage of adjusted total assets of $1.97$2.00 billion and $1.97$2.00 billion for consolidated and the bank, respectively. Risk-based capital is computed as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets of $1.67$1.73 billion and $1.67$1.72 billion for consolidated and the bank, respectively.

Critical Accounting Policies

 

First Defiance has established various accounting policies which govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States in the preparation of its financial statements. The significant accounting policies of First Defiance are described in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by management, which have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities; management considers such accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. Those policies which are identified and discussed in detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K include the Allowance for Loan Losses, Valuation of Securities, Goodwill, and the Valuation of Mortgage Servicing Rights. There have been no material changes in assumptions or judgments relative to those critical policies during the first threesix months of 2013.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

As discussed in detail in the 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, First Defiance’s ability to maximize net income is dependent on management’s ability to plan and control net interest income through management of the pricing and mix of assets and liabilities. Because a large portion of assets and liabilities of First Defiance are monetary in nature, changes in interest rates and monetary or fiscal policy affect its financial condition and can have significant impact on the net income of the Company. First Defiance does not use off-balance sheet derivatives to enhance its risk management, nor does it engage in trading activities beyond the sale of mortgage loans.

 

First Defiance monitors its exposure to interest rate risk on a monthly basis through simulation analysis that measures the impact changes in interest rates can have on net interest income. The simulation technique analyzes the effect of a presumed 100 basis point shift in interest rates (which is consistent with management’s estimate of the range of potential interest rate fluctuations) and takes into account prepayment speeds on amortizing financial instruments, loan and deposit volumes and rates, non-maturity deposit assumptions and capital requirements. The results of the simulation indicate that in an environment where interest rates rise 100 basis points over a 24 month period, using March 31,June 30, 2013 amounts as a base case, First Defiance’s net interest income would be impacted by less than the board mandated guidelines of 10%.

 

In addition to the simulation analysis, First Defiance also uses an economic value of equity (“EVE”) analysis to measure risk in the balance sheet incorporating all cash flows over the estimated remaining life of all balance sheet positions. The EVE analysis calculates the net present value of First Federal’s assets and liabilities in rate shock environments that range from -400 basis points to +400 basis points. The likelihood of a decrease in rates as of March 31,June 30, 2013 was considered to be remote given the current interest rate environment and therefore, was not included in this analysis but management believed it to be prudent to include a down 100 basis point environment. The results of this analysis are reflected in the following tables for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and the year-ended December 31, 2012.

March 31, 2013 
June 30, 2013June 30, 2013 
Economic Value of EquityEconomic Value of Equity Economic Value of Equity 
Change in Rates $ Amount  $ Change  % Change  $ Amount  $ Change  % Change 
 (Dollars in Thousands)     (Dollars in Thousands)    
+400 bp  407,168   38,862   10.55%  431,900   29,215   7.26%
+ 300 bp  400,369   32,063   8.71%  427,037   24,352   6.05%
+ 200 bp  391,896   23,590   6.41%  420,195   17,510   4.35%
+ 100 bp  382,108   13,803   3.75%  412,423   9,738   2.42%
0 bp  368,306         402,685       
- 100 bp  342,787   (25,519)  (6.93)%  389,230   (13,454)  (3.43)%

 

December 31, 2012 
Economic Value of Equity 
Change in Rates $ Amount  $ Change  % Change 
  (Dollars in Thousands)    
+400 bp  415,094   46,835   12.72%
+ 300 bp  407,337   39,078   10.61%
+ 200 bp  398,150   29,891   8.12%
+ 100 bp  387,482   19,223   5.22%
       0 bp  368,259       
- 100 bp  343,745   (24,514)  (6.66)%

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this report, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, as ours are designed to do, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

 

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of March 31,June 30, 2013. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. No changes occurred in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal controls over financial reporting.

FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

 

PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Neither First Defiance nor any of its subsidiaries is engaged in any legal proceedings of a material nature.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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

 

First Defiance did not have any common stock repurchases during the firstsecond quarter of 2013, but has 93,124 shares that may be purchased under a plan announced by the Board of Directors on July 18, 2003.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit 3.1Articles of Incorporation (1)

Exhibit 3.2Code of Regulations (1)

Exhibit 3.3Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (2)

Exhibit 31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

(1)Incorporated herein by reference to the like numbered exhibit in the Registrant’s Form S-1 (File No. 33-93354)
(2)Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 3 in Form 8-K filed December 8, 2008 (Film No. 081236105)

FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 First Defiance Financial Corp.
 (Registrant)
   
Date:  May 6,August 5, 2013By:/s/ William J. Small
  William J. Small
  Chairman, President and
  Chief Executive Officer
   
Date:  May 6,August 5, 2013By:/s/ Donald P. Hileman
  Donald P. Hileman
  Executive Vice President and
  Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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