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 ended March 31,September 30, 2018 or

 

¨Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

For the transition period from______to ______

 

Commission File Number: 0-26128

 

NorthWest Indiana Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Indiana 35-1927981
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
or organization)  

9204 Columbia Avenue  
Munster, Indiana 46321
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(219) 836-4400

 

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by sectionSection 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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yesx   No¨

 

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

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerxNon-accelerated filer¨(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller Reporting Company¨xEmerging growth company¨

 

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

 

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

 

There were 2,867,9113,029,157 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, without par value, outstanding at May 8,November 2, 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

NorthWest Indiana Bancorp

Index

 

 Page
 Number
PART I. Financial Information 
  
 
Item 1.Unaudited Financial Statements and Notes1
  
 
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations22
   
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk3035
   
Item 4.Controls and Procedures3135
   
PART II. Other Information3236
  
SIGNATURES37
  
EXHIBITS 
10.2 Form of Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement between Peoples Bank SB and each of its Executive Officers
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1 Section 1350 Certifications
101 XBRL Interactive Data File 

 

 

 

NorthWest Indiana Bancorp

Consolidated Balance Sheets

  

 March 31, December 31,  September 30,   
(Dollars in thousands) 2018 2017  2018 December 31, 
 (unaudited)     (unaudited) 2017 
ASSETS                
                
Cash and non-interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions $9,800  $10,529  $9,990  $10,529 
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions  10,361   139   2,576   139 
Federal funds sold  254   357   1,398   357 
                
Total cash and cash equivalents  20,415   11,025   13,964   11,025 
                
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  1,526   1,676   3,754   1,676 
                
Securities available-for-sale  241,471   244,490   238,071   244,490 
Loans held-for-sale  1,908   1,592   4,483   1,592 
Loans receivable  624,662   620,211   742,232   620,211 
Less: allowance for loan losses  (7,097)  (7,482)  (7,749)  (7,482)
Net loans receivable  617,565   612,729   734,483   612,729 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,000   3,000   3,236   3,000 
Accrued interest receivable  3,052   3,262   3,560   3,262 
Premises and equipment  19,436   19,559   24,868   19,559 
Foreclosed real estate  1,432   1,699   2,125   1,699 
Cash value of bank owned life insurance  19,462   19,355   23,007   19,355 
Goodwill  2,792   2,792   8,170   2,792 
Other assets  6,449   6,080   13,353   6,080 
                
Total assets $938,508  $927,259  $1,073,074  $927,259 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
                
Deposits:                
Non-interest bearing $126,582  $120,556  $134,449  $120,556 
Interest bearing  668,791   672,448   768,307   672,448 
Total  795,373   793,004   902,756   793,004 
Repurchase agreements  13,396   11,300   12,585   11,300 
Borrowed funds  30,360   20,881   48,314   20,881 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  9,571   10,014   12,932   10,014 
                
Total liabilities  848,700   835,199   976,587   835,199 
                
Stockholders' Equity:                
Preferred stock, no par or stated value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding  -   -   -   - 

Common stock, no par or stated value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
shares issued: March 31, 2018 - 2,924,978 December 31, 2017 - 2,920,545
shares outstanding: March 31, 2018 - 2,868,940 December 31, 2017 - 2,864,507

  361   361 
Common stock, no par or stated value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
shares issued and outstanding: September 30, 2018 - 3,029,157
  -   - 
December 31, 2017 - 2,864,507        
Additional paid-in capital  4,558   4,506   11,877   4,867 
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)  (3,348)  684   (5,992)  684 
Retained earnings  88,237   86,509   90,602   86,509 
                
Total stockholders' equity  89,808   92,060   96,487   92,060 
                
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $938,508  $927,259  $1,073,074  $927,259 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NorthWest Indiana Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited)

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
(Dollars in thousands) March 31,  September 30, September 30, 
 2018 2017  2018 2017 2018 2017 
Interest income:                        
Loans receivable                        
Real estate loans $5,917  $5,421  $7,189  $5,773  $19,240  $16,800 
Commercial loans  1,072   1,013   1,266   1,050   3,457   3,116 
Consumer loans  5   5   97   5   106   15 
Total loan interest  6,994   6,439   8,552   6,828   22,803   19,931 
Securities  1,722   1,617   1,709   1,585   5,127   4,801 
Other interest earning assets  17   22   74   18   134   49 
                        
Total interest income  8,733   8,078   10,335   8,431   28,064   24,781 
                        
Interest expense:                        
Deposits  675   459   1,018   518   2,531   1,475 
Repurchase agreements  32   21   47   31   124   80 
Borrowed funds  191   83   254   110   682   281 
                        
Total interest expense  898   563   1,319   659   3,337   1,836 
                        
Net interest income  7,835   7,515   9,016   7,772   24,727   22,945 
Provision for loan losses  341   234   312   165   950   722 
                        
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  7,494   7,281   8,704   7,607   23,777   22,223 
                        
Noninterest income:                        
Fees and service charges $892  $740  $991  $843  $2,830  $2,404 
Wealth management operations  414   459   1,253   1,267 
Gain on sale of securities, net  758   293   151   213   1,155   758 
Wealth management operations  415   410 
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net  211   200   451   412   1,021   883 
Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance  108   115   130   119   358   349 
Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net  32   -   54   2   154   95 
Other  33   27   32   27   104   64 
        
Total noninterest income  2,449   1,785  $2,223  $2,075  $6,875  $5,820 
                        
Noninterest expense:                        
Compensation and benefits  3,860   3,613  $4,669  $4,094  $12,045  $10,847 
Occupancy and equipment  853   882   829   845   2,524   2,542 
Data processing  361   368   1,012   364   2,076   1,092 
Marketing  134   135   223   135   523   469 
Federal deposit insurance premiums  84   77   91   84   250   242 
Other  1,675   1,225   2,233   1,403   5,512   4,061 
        
Total noninterest expense  6,967   6,300  $9,057  $6,925  $22,930  $19,253 
                        
Income before income tax expenses  2,976   2,766   1,870   2,757   7,722   8,790 
Income tax expenses  415   468   245   509   1,025   1,715 
                        
Net income $2,561  $2,298  $1,625  $2,248  $6,697  $7,075 
                        
Earnings per common share:                        
Basic $0.89  $0.80  $0.54  $0.78  $2.29  $2.47 
Diluted $0.89  $0.80  $0.54  $0.78  $2.29  $2.47 
                        
Dividends declared per common share $0.29  $0.28  $0.30  $0.29  $0.89  $0.87 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NorthWest Indiana Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(unaudited)

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
(Dollars in thousands) March 31,  September 30, September 30, 
 2018 2017  2018 2017�� 2018 2017 
              
Net income $2,561  $2,298  $1,625  $2,248  $6,697  $7,075 
                        
Net change in net unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale:                        
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period  (4,350)  1,468 
Unrealized gains/(losses) arising during the period  (2,071)  747   (7,301)  4,193 
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income  (758)  (293)  (151)  (213)  (1,155)  (758)
Net securities gain (loss) during the period  (5,108)  1,175 
Net securities gain/(loss) during the period  (2,222)  534   (8,456)  3,435 
Tax effect  1,076   (399)  467   (183)  1,780   (1,169)
Net of tax amount  (4,032)  776   (1,755)  351   (6,676)  2,266 
                        
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  (4,032)  776 
        
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $(1,471) $3,074 
Comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax $(130) $2,599  $21  $9,341 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

NorthWest Indiana Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

(unaudited)

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
(Dollars in thousands) March 31,  September 30, September 30, 
 2018  2017  2018 2017 2018 2017 
              
Balance at beginning of period $92,060  $84,108  $90,577  $89,308  $92,060  $84,108 
                        
Comprehensive income:                        
Net income  2,561   2,298   1,625   2,248   6,697   7,075 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale, net of reclassifications and tax effects  (4,032)  776 
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available-for-sale, net of reclassifications and tax effects  (1,755)  351   (6,676)  2,266 
Comprehensive income, net of tax  (1,471)  3,074   (130)  2,599   21   9,341 
                        
Stock based compensation expense  52   47   50   51   154   142 
Net surrender value of restricted stock awards  (27)  -   (72)  - 
Issuance of 161,875 shares at $42.80 per share, for acquisition of First Personal Financial Corporation  6,928   -   6,928   - 
Cash dividends  (833)  (802)  (911)  (831)  (2,604)  (2,464)
                        
Balance at end of period $89,808  $86,427  $96,487  $91,127  $96,487  $91,127 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NorthWest Indiana Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

 

 Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
(Dollars in thousands) March 31,  September 30, 
 2018 2017  2018 2017 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                
Net income $2,561  $2,298  $6,697  $7,075 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:                
Origination of loans for sale  (8,250)  (6,332)  (41,823)  (31,599)
Sale of loans originated for sale  8,145   7,876   39,953   32,659 
Depreciation and amortization, net of accretion  650   620   1,902   1,906 
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights  16   13   48   48 
Stock based compensation expense  52   47   154   142 
Net surrender value of restricted stock awards  (72)  - 
Gain on sale of securities, net  (758)  (293)  (1,155)  (758)
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net  (211)  (200)  (1,021)  (883)
Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net  (32)  -   (154)  (95)
Provision for loan losses  341   234   950   722 
Net change in:                
Interest receivable  210   191   (298)  65 
Other assets  690   587   (345)  (538)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  (443)  (1,383)  (2,544)  372 
Total adjustments  410   1,360   (4,405)  2,041 
Net cash - operating activities  2,971   3,658   2,292   9,116 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Proceeds from maturities of certificates of deposits in other financial institutions  150   -   1,150   - 
Proceeds from maturities and pay downs of securities available-for-sale  5,313   6,700   17,747   18,887 
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale  14,668   17,964   29,049   48,063 
Purchase of securities available-for-sale  (21,604)  (27,117)  (48,464)  (73,503)
Loan participations purchased  -   (362)
Net change in loans receivable  (5,430)  (13,504)  (28,385)  (25,260)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock  (17)  - 
Purchase of premises and equipment, net  (235)  (732)  (624)  (1,373)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate, net  552   -   1,273   902 
Cash and cash equivalents from acquisition activity  26,950   - 
Cash paid for acquisition  (8,689)  - 
Change in cash value of bank owned life insurance  (108)  (115)  (358)  (349)
Net cash - investing activities  (6,694)  (16,804)  (10,368)  (32,995)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Net change in deposits  2,369   (9,142)  (15,180)  (22,211)
Proceeds from FHLB advances  32,000   -   62,000   7,000 
Repayment of FHLB advances  (19,000)  (4,000)  (44,000)  (8,000)
Change in other borrowed funds  (1,425)  (2,237)  10,718   18,541 
Dividends paid  (831)  (800)  (2,523)  (2,432)
Net cash - financing activities  13,113   (16,179)  11,015   (7,102)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  9,390   (29,325)  2,939   (30,981)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  11,025   45,109   11,025   45,109 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $20,415  $15,784  $13,964  $14,128 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:                
Cash paid during the period for:                
Interest $873  $567  $3,258  $1,832 
Income taxes  -   -   1,080   1,355 
Acquisition activity:        
Fair value of assets acquired, including cash and cash equivalents $137,449  $- 
Value of goodwill and other intangible assets  8,481   - 
Fair value of liabilities assumed  130,313   - 
Cash paid for acquisition  8,689   - 
Issuance of common stock for acquisition  6,928   - 
Noncash activities:                
Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate $253  $-  $253  $51 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NorthWest Indiana Bancorp

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NorthWest Indiana Bancorp (the “Bancorp” or “NWIN”), its wholly-owned subsidiaries NWIN Risk Management, Inc. (a captive insurance subsidiary) and Peoples Bank SB (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Peoples Service Corporation, NWIN, LLC, NWIN Funding, Incorporated, and Columbia Development Company, LLC. The Bancorp’s business activities include being a holding company for the Bank as well as a holding company for NWIN Risk Management, Inc. The Bancorp’s earnings are primarily dependent upon the earnings of the Bank. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete presentation of consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated balance sheets of the Bancorp as of March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, (loss),and changes in stockholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 and consolidated statements of cash flows for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017. The income reported for the threenine month period ended March 31,September 30, 2018 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

Note 2 - Use of Estimates

 

Preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the disclosures provided. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates associated with the allowance for loan losses, fair values of foreclosed real estate, loan servicing rights, investment securities, deferred tax assets, goodwill, and the status of contingencies are particularly susceptible to material change in the near term.

 

Note 3 - Acquisition Activity

 

On February 20,July 26, 2018, the Bancorp entered into an Agreement and Plancompleted its previously announced acquisition of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with First Personal Financial Corp., a Delaware corporation (“First Personal”). pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 20, 2018 (the “First Personal Merger Agreement”) between NWIN and First Personal. Pursuant to the terms of the First Personal Merger Agreement, First Personal will mergemerged with and into the Bancorp,NWIN, with the BancorpNWIN as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”“First Personal Merger”). AtSimultaneous with the time of theFirst Personal Merger, First Personal Bank, an Illinois state chartered commercial bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of First Personal, (“First Personal Bank”), will mergemerged with and into Peoples Bank SB the wholly-owned Indiana state chartered savings bank subsidiary of the Bancorp (“Peoples Bank”), with Peoples Bank as the surviving bank.

 

The boards of directors ofIn connection with the Bancorp and First Personal have approved the Merger and the Merger Agreement. Subject to the approval of the Merger by First Personal’s stockholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions, the parties anticipate completing the Merger in the third quarter of 2018.

Upon completion of the Merger, each First Personal stockholder will have the right to receiveholding 100 or more shares of First Personal common stock received fixed consideration of (i) 0.1246 shares of BancorpNWIN common stock, and (ii) $6.67 per share in cash for each outstanding share of First Personal’s common stock. Stockholders holding less than 100 shares of First Personal common stock will have the right to receivereceived $12.12 in cash and no stock consideration for each outstanding share of First Personal common stock. Any fractional shares of NWIN common stock that a First Personal stockholder would have otherwise received in the First Personal Merger were cashed out in the amount of such fraction multiplied by $42.95.

NWIN issued a total of 161,875 shares of NWIN common stock to the former First Personal stockholders, and paid cash consideration of approximately $8.7 million. Based onupon the Bancorp’s closing stock price of $42.80 as of February 20,NWIN common stock on July 25, 2018, the transaction hashad an implied valuation of approximately $15.60$15.6 million.

 

SubjectAs of the closing date of the First Personal Merger, First Personal reported total assets of $138.9 million, total loans of $98.0 million, and total deposits of $125.1 million. Additionally, upon the closing of the merger the three former First Personal Bank branches in Cook County, Illinois became branches of Peoples Bank, thereby expanding the Peoples Bank branch network into Illinois.

Consideration paid for the First Personal acquisition included $8.7 million of cash and the issuance of $6.9 million of NWIN stock in exchange for First Personal common stock. Based on preliminary valuations of the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which are based on assumptions that are subject to certain termschange, the First Personal acquisition added assets with fair values of approximately $140.5 million, including loans with a fair market value of approximately 94.6 million, and conditions,liabilities with a fair market value of approximately $130.3 million, including deposits with a fair market value of approximately $124.9 million. The amount of consideration paid, less the boardnet fair value of assets and liabilities, resulted in goodwill of $5.4 million.

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Final estimates of fair value on the date of acquisition have not been finalized yet. Prior to the end of the one year measurement period for finalizing the purchase price allocation, if information becomes available which would indicate adjustments are required to the purchase price allocation, such adjustments will be included in the purchase price allocation prospectively. If any adjustments are made to the preliminary assumptions (provisional amounts), disclosures will be made in the notes to the financial statements of the amounts recorded in the current period earnings by line item that have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustments to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date.

On July 30, 2018, NorthWest Indiana Bancorp entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “AJSB Merger Agreement”) with AJS Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“AJSB”). Pursuant to the AJSB Merger Agreement, AJSB will merge with and into NWIN, with NWIN as the surviving corporation (the “AJSB Merger”). Simultaneously with the AJSB Merger, A.J. Smith Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of AJSB (“ AJS Bank”), will merge with and into Peoples Bank SB, with Peoples Bank as the surviving bank.

The boards of directors of First Personal has agreedeach of NWIN and AJSB have approved the AJSB Merger and the AJSB Merger Agreement. Subject to recommend the approval and adoption of the AJSB Merger Agreement to First Personal’sby AJSB’s stockholders, regulatory approvals, and will solicit proxies to voteother customary closing conditions, the parties anticipate completing the AJSB Merger early in favorthe first quarter of the Merger from First Personal’s stockholders. The Merger Agreement also provides for certain termination rights for both the Bancorp and First Personal, and further provides that upon termination of the Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, First Personal will be obligated to pay the Bancorp a termination fee.2019.

 

First Personal BankUpon completion of the AJSB Merger, each AJSB stockholder who holds 100 or more shares of AJSB common stock will have the right to receive fixed consideration of (i) 0.2030 shares of NWIN common stock, and (ii) $7.20 per share in cash for each outstanding share of AJSB’s common stock, subject to adjustment as provided in the AJSB Merger Agreement. Stockholders holding less than 100 shares of AJSB common stock will have the right to receive $16.00 in cash and no stock consideration for each outstanding share of AJSB common stock.

AJSB has a home office and two branch offices in Cook County, Illinois. As of December 31, 2017, First PersonalSeptember 30, 2018, AJS Bank reported total assets of $145.8$182.9 million, total loans of $99.9$96.8 million, and total deposits of $130.1$153.5 million. The combined bank is expected to have approximately $1.1$1.3 billion in total assets, $742.3$839.0 million in total loans, and $945.9 million$1.1 billion in deposits. The acquisition will further expand the Bank’s banking center network intoin Cook County, Illinois.

  

Note 4 - Securities

 

The estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

 

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  (Dollars in thousands) 
     Gross  Gross  Estimated 
  Cost  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
September 30, 2018 Basis  Gains  Losses  Value 
Money market fund $2,018  $-  $-  $2,018 
U.S. government sponsored entities  9,997   -   (229)  9,768 
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  137,628   7   (4,965)  132,670 
Municipal securities  92,519   446   (1,549)  91,416 
Collateralized debt obligations  3,494   -   (1,295)  2,199 
Total securities available-for-sale $245,656  $453  $(8,038) $238,071 

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 
     Gross  Gross  Estimated 
  Cost  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Basis  Gains  Losses  Value 
March 31, 2018                
Money market fund $924  $-  $-  $924 
U.S. government sponsored entities  5,997   3   (162)  5,838 
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  142,412   36   (3,279)  139,169 
Municipal securities  91,552   1,307   (774)  92,085 
Collateralized debt obligations  4,823   -   (1,368)  3,455 
Total securities available-for-sale $245,708  $1,346  $(5,583) $241,471 

 (Dollars in thousands) 
   Gross Gross Estimated  (Dollars in thousands) 
 Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair    Gross Gross Estimated 
 Basis Gains Losses Value  Cost Unrealized Unrealized Fair 
December 31, 2017                 Basis Gains Losses Value 
Money market fund $476  $-  $-  $476  $476  $-  $-  $476 
U.S. government sponsored entities  3,996   -   (106)  3,890   3,996   -   (106)  3,890 
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  134,224   170   (1,456)  132,938   134,224   170   (1,456)  132,938 
Municipal securities  100,088   3,709   (50)  103,747   100,088   3,709   (50)  103,747 
Collateralized debt obligations  4,835   -   (1,396)  3,439   4,835   -   (1,396)  3,439 
Total securities available-for-sale $243,619  $3,879  $(3,008) $244,490  $243,619  $3,879  $(3,008) $244,490 

 

The estimated fair value of available-for-sale debt securities at March 31,September 30, 2018, by contractual maturity, were as follows. Securities not due at a single maturity date, primarily collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities, are shown separately.

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 
  Available-for-sale 
  Estimated    
  Fair  Tax-Equivalent 
March 31, 2018 Value  Yield (%) 
Due in one year or less $1,595   6.54 
Due from one to five years  4,787   4.36 
Due from five to ten years  24,533   4.88 
Due over ten years  71,387   4.77 
         
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  139,169   2.70 
Total $241,471   3.59 
6

  (Dollars in thousands) 
  Available-for-sale 
  Estimated    
  Fair  Tax-Equivalent 
September 30, 2018 Value  Yield (%) 
Due in one year or less $2,689   5.48 
Due from one to five years  8,580   3.18 
Due from five to ten years  16,972   4.03 
Due over ten years  77,160   4.09 
         
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  132,670   2.76 
Total $      238,071   3.32 

 

Sales of available-for-sale securities were as follows for the threenine months ended:

 

 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
 March 31, March 31,  September 30, September 30, 
 2018 2017  2018 2017 
          
Proceeds $14,668  $17,964  $29,049  $48,063 
Gross gains  758   334   1,159   848 
Gross losses  -   (41)  (4)  (90)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, related to available-for-sale securities, were as follows:

 

 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
 Unrealized
gain/(loss)
  Unrealized
gain/(loss)
 
Ending balance, December 31, 2017 $684  $684 
Current period change  (4,032)  (6,676)
Ending balance, March 31, 2018 $(3,348)
Ending balance, September 30, 2018 $(5,992)

 

Securities with carrying values of approximately $17.3$13.4 million and $21.2 million were pledged as of March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, as collateral for repurchase agreements, public funds, and for other purposes as permitted or required by law.

 

Securities with gross unrealized losses at March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 not recognized in income are as follows:

 

 6
  (Dollars in thousands) 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or longer  Total 
  Estimated     Estimated     Estimated    
  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
September 30, 2018 Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
U.S. government sponsored entities $3,812  $(185) $5,956  $(44) $9,768  $(229)
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  61,506   (3,133)  70,448   (1,832)  131,954   (4,965)
Municipal securities  1,683   (177)  51,144   (1,372)  52,827   (1,549)
Collateralized debt obligations  -   -   2,199   (1,295)  2,199   (1,295)
Total temporarily impaired $67,001  $(3,495) $129,747  $(4,543) $196,748  $(8,038)
Number of securities      52       128       180 

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or longer  Total 
  Estimated     Estimated     Estimated    
  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
March 31, 2018                        
U.S. government sponsored entities $-  $-  $3,835  $(162) $3,835  $(162)
Collateralized mortgage obligations and  residential mortgage-backed securities  96,178   (1,735)  35,217   (1,544)  131,395   (3,279)
Municipal securities  26,877   (639)  1,726   (135)  28,603   (774)
Collateralized debt obligations  -   -   3,455   (1,368)  3,455   (1,368)
Total temporarily impaired $123,055  $(2,374) $44,233  $(3,209) $167,288  $(5,583)
Number of securities      99       37       136 

 (Dollars in thousands) 
 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total  (Dollars in thousands) 
 Estimated   Estimated   Estimated    Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total 
 Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized  Estimated   Estimated   Estimated   
 Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses  Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized 
December 31, 2017                         Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses 
U.S. government sponsored entities $-  $-  $3,890  $(106) $3,890  $(106) $-  $-  $3,890  $(106) $3,890  $(106)
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  66,917   (511)  37,003   (945)  103,920   (1,456)  66,917   (511)  37,003   (945)  103,920   (1,456)
Municipal securities  1,790   (3)  1,815   (47)  3,605   (50)  1,790   (3)  1,815   (47)  3,605   (50)
Collateralized debt obligations  -   -   3,439   (1,396)  3,439   (1,396)  -   -   3,439   (1,396)  3,439   (1,396)
Total temporarily impaired $68,707  $(514) $46,147  $(2,494) $114,854  $(3,008) $68,707  $(514) $46,147  $(2,494) $114,854  $(3,008)
Number of securities      40       37       77       40       37       77 

 

Unrealized losses on securities have not been recognized into income because the securities are of high credit quality or have undisrupted cash flows. Management has the intent and ability to hold those securities for the foreseeable future, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates and volatility in securities markets. The fair values are expected to recover as the securities approach maturity.

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Note 5 - Loans Receivable

 

Loans receivable are summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)      
  March 31, 2018  December 31, 2017 
Loans secured by real estate:        
Residential real estate $174,053  $172,780 
Home equity  36,606   36,718 
Commercial real estate  208,482   211,090 
Construction and land development  53,775   50,746 
Farmland  248   - 
Multifamily  44,612   43,369 
Total loans secured by real estate  517,776   514,703 
Consumer  489   460 
Commercial business  76,546   77,122 
Government  30,176   28,785 
Subtotal  624,987   621,070 
Less:        
Net deferred loan origination fees  (124)  (130)
Undisbursed loan funds  (201)  (729)
Loans receivable $624,662  $620,211 

(Dollars in thousands)

  September 30, 2018  December 31, 2017 
Loans secured by real estate:        
Residential real estate  221,054   172,780 
Home equity  43,175   36,718 
Commercial real estate  243,304   211,090 
Construction and land development  54,755   50,746 
Farmland  242   - 
Multifamily  45,752   43,369 
Total loans secured by real estate  608,282   514,703 
Consumer  5,633   460 
Commercial business  102,820   77,122 
Government  25,763   28,785 
Subtotal  742,498   621,070 
Less:        
Net deferred loan origination fees  (188)  (130)
Undisbursed loan funds  (78)  (729)
Loans receivable $742,232  $620,211 

 

  78 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands) Beginning Balance  Charge-offs  Recoveries  Provisions  Ending Balance 
                
The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended March 31, 2018:
                
Allowance for loan losses:                    
Residential real estate $1,568  $(68)  -  $(7) $1,493 
Home equity  166   (19)  -   12   159 
Commercial real estate  3,125   (119)  -   (10)  2,996 
Construction and land development  618   -   -   43   661 
Multifamily  622   -   -   (7)  615 
Farmland  -   -   -   4   4 
Consumer  31   (8)  4   8   35 
Commercial business  1,298   (526)  10   295   1,077 
Government  54   -   -   3   57 
Total $7,482  $(740) $14  $341  $7,097 

The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended March 31, 2017:

(Dollars in thousands) Beginning Balance  Charge-offs  Recoveries  Provisions  Ending Balance 
           
The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended September 30, 2018:The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended September 30, 2018:
                    
Allowance for loan losses:                                        
Residential real estate $2,111  $(858) $-  $42  $1,295  $1,523  $(30)  -  $82  $1,575 
Home equity  299   -   -   7   306   183   -   -   10   193 
Commercial real estate  3,113   -   -   85   3,198   3,170   -   22   48   3,240 
Construction and land development  617   -   -   (24)  593   611   -   -   (32)  579 
Multifamily  572   -   -   (11)  561   607   -   -   (150)  457 
Farmland  -   -   -   -   -   4   -   -   (1)  3 
Consumer  34   (5)  2   (3)  28   36   (19)  8   298   323 
Commercial business  896   (245)  8   136   795   1,264   -   8   61   1,333 
Government  56   -   -   2   58   50   -   -   (4)  46 
Total $7,698  $(1,108) $10  $234  $6,834  $7,448  $(49) $38  $312  $7,749 
                    
The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended September 30, 2017:The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended September 30, 2017:
                    
Allowance for loan losses:                    
Residential real estate $1,561  $(10) $3  $17  $1,571 
Home equity  76   (35)  -   41   82 
Commercial real estate  2,890   -   -   28   2,918 
Construction and land development  600   -   -   (30)  570 
Multifamily  501   -   -   40   541 
Farmland  -   -   -   -   - 
Consumer  30   (29)  7   22   30 
Commercial business  1,357   (120)  5   49   1,291 
Government  58   -   -   (2)  56 
Total $7,073  $(194) $15  $165  $7,059 
                    
The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:
                    
Allowance for loan losses:                    
Residential real estate $1,568  $(136) $-  $143  $1,575 
Home equity  166   (24)  -   51   193 
Commercial real estate  3,125   (119)  24   210   3,240 
Construction and land development  618   -   -   (39)  579 
Multifamily  622   -   -   (165)  457 
Farmland  -   -   -   3   3 
Consumer  31   (41)  17   316   323 
Commercial business  1,298   (529)  125   439   1,333 
Government  54   -   -   (8)  46 
Total $7,482  $(849) $166  $950  $7,749 
                    
The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:
                    
Allowance for loan losses:                    
Residential real estate $2,111  $(913) $3  $370  $1,571 
Home equity  299   (60)  -   (157)  82 
Commercial real estate  3,113   -   -   (195)  2,918 
Construction and land development  617   -   -   (47)  570 
Multifamily  572   -   -   (31)  541 
Consumer  34   (59)  11   44   30 
Commercial business  896   (365)  22   738   1,291 
Government  56   -   -   -   56 
Total $7,698  $(1,397) $36  $722  $7,059 

 

  89 

 

 

The Bancorp's impairment analysis is summarized below:

 

 Ending Balances  Ending Balances 
(Dollars in thousands) Individually
evaluated for
impairment
reserves
 Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
reserves
 Loan receivables Individually
evaluated for
impairment
 Purchased credit
impaired
individually
evaluated for
impairment
 Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
  Individually
evaluated for
impairment
reserves
  

Collectively
evaluated for

impairment

reserves

  Loan receivables  

Individually
evaluated for

impairment

 

Purchased credit
impaired
individually

evaluated for

impairment

  Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
                          
The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at March 31, 2018: 
The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at September 30, 2018:The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at September 30, 2018:
                                     
Residential real estate $31 $1,462 $173,866 $561 $712 $172,593  $20  $1,555  $220,862  $536  $1,095  $219,231 
Home equity - 159 36,658 69 - 36,589   9   184   43,234   147   123   42,964 
Commercial real estate 18 2,978 208,482 363 - 208,119   278   2,962   243,304   1,804   1,605   239,895 
Construction and land development - 661 53,775 134 - 53,641   -   579   54,755   -   -   54,755 
Multifamily - 615 44,612 - - 44,612   -   457   45,752   -   -   45,752 
Farmland - 4 248 - - 248   -   3   242   -   -   242 
Consumer  -   323   5,633   -   -   5,633 
Commercial business 10 1,067 76,354 193 - 76,161   69   1,264   102,687   473   1,436   100,778 
Consumer - 35 491 - - 491 
Government  -  57  30,176  -  -  30,176   -   46   25,763   -   -   25,763 
Total $59 $7,038 $624,662 $1,320 $712 $622,630  $376  $7,373  $742,232  $2,960  $4,259  $735,013 
                                     
The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at December 31, 2017:The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at December 31, 2017: The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at December 31, 2017:
              
Residential real estate $21 $1,547 $172,141 $462 $690 $170,989  $21  $1,547  $172,141  $462  $690  $170,989 
Home equity - 166 36,769 - - 36,769   -   166   36,769   -   -   36,769 
Commercial real estate 144 2,981 211,090 512 - 210,578   144   2,981   211,090   512   -   210,578 
Construction and land development - 618 50,746 134 - 50,612   -   618   50,746   134   -   50,612 
Multifamily. - 622 43,368 - - 43,368 
Multifamily  -   622   43,368   -   -   43,368 
Farmland - - - - - -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Consumer  -   31   461   -   -   461 
Commercial business 539 759 76,851 724 - 76,127   539   759   76,851   724   -   76,127 
Consumer - 31 461 - - 461 
Government  -  54  28,785  -  -  28,785   -   54   28,785   -   -   28,785 
Total $704 $6,778 $620,211 $1,832 $690 $617,689  $704  $6,778  $620,211  $1,832  $690  $617,689 

 

The Bancorp's credit quality indicators are summarized below at March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

 Credit Exposure - Credit Risk Portfolio By Creditworthiness Category    Credit Exposure - Credit Risk Portfolio By Creditworthiness Category 
 March 31, 2018  September 30, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8    2 3 4 5 6 7 8   
Loan Segment Moderate Above average
acceptable
 Acceptable Marginally
acceptable
 Pass/monitor Special
mention
 Substandard Total  Moderate Above average
acceptable
 Acceptable Marginally
acceptable
 Pass/monitor Special
mention
 Substandard Total 
Residential real estate $614  $14,951  $92,844  $8,649  $48,937  $4,186  $3,685  $173,866  $143  $55,619  $99,366  $8,920  $47,779  $4,685  $4,350  $220,862 
Home equity  67   906   34,929   -   173   271   312   36,658   108   4,552   37,472   -   126   544   432   43,234 
Commercial real estate  -   2,127   76,593   81,047   42,746   5,606   363   208,482   -   6,133   80,598   102,712   46,018   5,972   1,871   243,304 
Construction and land development  -   -   23,208   21,159   9,274   -   134   53,775   -   330   22,127   22,895   9,403   -   -   54,755 
Multifamily  -   -   19,887   22,882   1,610   233   -   44,612   -   574   19,575   23,686   1,763   154   -   45,752 
Farmland  -   -   248   -   -   -   -   248   -   -   -   -   242   -   -   242 
Commercial business  7,986   17,545   14,153   22,060   12,275   2,142   193   76,354   9,872   22,398   22,229   31,540   12,724   3,144   780   102,687 
Consumer  118   3   361   -   -   -   9   491   794   3,007   678   221   913   20   -   5,633 
Government  -   2,220   21,976   5,980   -   -   -   30,176   -   2,111   18,707   4,945   -   -   -   25,763 
Total $8,785  $37,752  $284,199  $161,777  $115,015  $12,438  $4,696  $624,662  $10,917  $94,724  $300,752  $194,919  $118,968  $14,519  $7,433  $742,232 

 

 December 31, 2017  December 31, 2017 
 2 3 4 5 6 7 8    2 3 4 5 6 7 8   
Loan Segment Moderate Above average
acceptable
 Acceptable Marginally
acceptable
 Pass/monitor Special
mention
 Substandard Total  Moderate Above average
acceptable
 Acceptable Marginally
acceptable
 Pass/monitor Special
mention
 Substandard Total 
Residential real estate $887  $12,317  $92,241  $8,759  $50,075  $4,130  $3,732  $172,141  $887  $12,317  $92,241  $8,759  $50,075  $4,130  $3,732  $172,141 
Home equity  -   1,065   34,871   -   250   233   350   36,769   -   1,065   34,871   -   250   233   350   36,769 
Commercial real estate  -   2,372   79,847   81,547   40,054   6,758   512   211,090   -   2,372   79,847   81,547   40,054   6,758   512   211,090 
Construction and land development  -   -   20,719   19,583   10,310   -   134   50,746   -   -   20,719   19,583   10,310   -   134   50,746 
Multifamily  -   -   20,159   20,965   2,076   168   -   43,368   -   -   20,159   20,965   2,076   168   -   43,368 
Farmland  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial business  7,169   17,202   16,784   21,087   13,041   394   1,174   76,851   7,169   17,202   16,784   21,087   13,041   394   1,174   76,851 
Consumer  -   131   330   -   -   -   -   461   -   131   330   -   -   -   -   461 
Government  -   2,318   20,202   6,265   -   -   -   28,785   -   2,318   20,202   6,265   -   -   -   28,785 
Total $8,056  $35,405  $285,153  $158,206  $115,806  $11,683  $5,902  $620,211  $8,056  $35,405  $285,153  $158,206  $115,806  $11,683  $5,902  $620,211 

 

The Bancorp has established a standard loan grading system to assist management, lenders and review personnel in their analysis and supervision of the loan portfolio. The use and application of these grades by the Bancorp is uniform and conforms to regulatory definitions. The loan grading system is as follows:

 

1 – Minimal Risk

 

Borrower demonstrates exceptional credit fundamentals, including stable and predictable profit margins, strong liquidity and a conservative balance sheet with superior asset quality. Excellent cash flow coverage of existing and projected debt service. Historic and projected performance indicates borrower is able to meet obligations under almost any economic circumstances.

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2 – Moderate risk

 

Borrower consistently internally generates sufficient cash flow to fund debt service, working assets, and some capital expenditures. Risk of default considered low.

 

3 – Above average acceptable risk

 

Borrower generates sufficient cash flow to fund debt service and some working assets and/or capital expansion needs. Profitability and key balance sheet ratios are at or slightly above peers. Current trends are positive or stable. Earnings may be level or trending down slightly or be erratic; however, positive strengths are offsetting. Risk of default is reasonable but may warrant collateral protection.

 

4 – Acceptable risk

 

Borrower generates sufficient cash flow to fund debt service, but most working asset and all capital expansion needs are provided from external sources. Profitability ratios and key balance sheet ratios are usually close to peers but one or more ratios (e.g. leverage) may be higher than peer. Earnings may be trending down over the last three years. Borrower may be able to obtain similar financing from other banks with comparable or less favorable terms. Risk of default is acceptable but requires collateral protection.

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5 – Marginally acceptable risk

 

Borrower may exhibit excessive growth, declining earnings, strained cash flow, increasing leverage and/or weakening market position that indicate above average risk. Limited additional debt capacity, modest coverage, and average or below average asset quality, margins and market share. Interim losses and/or adverse trends may occur, but not to the level that would affect the Bank’s position. The potential for default is higher than normal but considered marginally acceptable based on prospects for improving financial performance and the strength of the collateral.

 

6 – Pass/monitor

 

The borrower has significant weaknesses resulting from performance trends or management concerns. The financial condition of the company has taken a negative turn and may be temporarily strained. Cash flow may be weak but cash reserves remain adequate to meet debt service. Management weaknesses are evident. Borrowers in this category will warrant more than the normal level of supervision and more frequent reporting.

 

7 – Special mention (watch)

 

Special mention credits are considered bankable assets with no apparent loss of principal or interest envisioned but requiring a high level of management attention. Assets in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak. These borrowers are subject to economic, industry, or management factors having an adverse impact upon their prospects for orderly service of debt. The perceived risk in continued lending is considered to have increased beyond the level where such loans would normally be granted. These assets constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a classification of Substandard.

 

8 – Substandard

 

This classification consists of loans which are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged. Financial statements normally reveal some or all of the following: poor trends, lack of earnings and cash flow, excessive debt, lack of liquidity, and the absence of creditor protection. Loans are still considered collectible, but due to increased risks and defined weaknesses of the credit, some loss could be incurred in collection if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Performing loans are loans that are paying as agreed and are approximately less than ninety days past due on payments of interest and principal.

 

During the first quarternine months of 2018, three commercial business loans totaling $355 thousand, three commercial real estate loans totaling $935 thousand, two residential real estate loans totaling $115$114 thousand and twofive home equity loans totaling $69$149 thousand were modified as a troubled debt restructuring. No troubled debt restructurings have subsequently defaulted during the periods presented. All of the loans classified as troubled debt restructurings are also considered impaired. The valuation basis for the Bancorp’s troubled debt restructurings is based on the present value of cash flows, unless consistent cash flows are not present, then the fair value of the collateral securing the loan is the basis for valuation.

 

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The Bancorp's individually evaluated impaired loans are summarized below:

 

       For the three months ended        For the nine months ended 
 As of March 31, 2018 March 31, 2018  As of September 30, 2018 September 30, 2018 
(Dollars in thousands) Recorded
Investment
  Unpaid Principal
Balance
  Related Allowance  Average Recorded
Investment
  Interest Income
Recognized
  Recorded
Investment
  

Unpaid Principal

Balance

  Related Allowance  Average Recorded
Investment
  Interest Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                                        
Residential real estate $1,141  $2,871  $-  $1,103  $6  $1,518  $3,922  $-  $1,208  $61 
Home equity  69   69   -   35       212   219   -   87   1 
Commercial real estate  250   250   -   252   -   2,772   3,471   -   1,114   46 
Construction and land development  134   134   -   134   -   -   -   -   67   - 
Multifamily  -   -   -   -   - 
Farmland  -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial business  183   183   -   184   1   1,831   2,091   -   651   20 
Consumer  -   -   -   -   - 
Government  -   -   -   -   - 
                                        
With an allowance recorded:                                        
Residential real estate  132   132   31   106   5   113   113   20   114   4 
Home equity  -   -   -   -   -   58   58   9   29   - 
Commercial real estate  113   113   18   186   4   637   637   278   280   3 
Construction and land development  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Multifamily  -   -   -   -   - 
Farmland  -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial business  10   10   10   275   -   78   78   69   159   1 
Consumer  -   -   -   -   - 
Government  -   -   -   -   - 
                                        
Total:                                        
Residential real estate $1,273  $3,003  $31  $1,209  $11  $1,631  $4,035  $20  $1,322  $65 
Home equity $69  $69  $-  $35  $-  $270  $277  $9  $116  $1 
Commercial real estate $363  $364  $18  $438  $4  $3,409  $4,108  $278  $1,394  $49 
Construction & land development $134  $134  $-  $134  $-  $-  $-  $-  $67  $- 
Multifamily $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Farmland $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Commercial business $193  $193  $10  $459  $1  $1,909  $2,169  $69  $810  $21 
Consumer $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Government $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

 

       For the three months ended        For the nine months ended 
 As of December 31, 2017 March 31, 2017  As of December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017 
(Dollars in thousands) Recorded
Investment
  Unpaid Principal
Balance
  Related Allowance  Average Recorded
Investment
  Interest Income
Recognized
  Recorded
Investment
  

Unpaid Principal

Balance

  Related Allowance  Average Recorded
Investment
  Interest Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                                        
Residential real estate $1,072  $3,351  $-  $1,350  $11  $1,072  $3,351  $-  $1,302  $48 
Home equity  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial real estate  253   253   -   363   1   253   253   -   361   4 
Construction and land development  134   134   -   134   -   134   134   -   134   - 
Multifamily  -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial business  184   184   -   209   1   184   184   -   201   3 
                                        
With an allowance recorded:                                        
Residential real estate  80   270   21   533   -   80   270   21   300   1 
Home equity  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial real estate  259   259   144   79   -   259   259   144   139   - 
Construction & land development  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Multifamily  -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial business  540   540   539   327   -   540   540   539   481   4 
                                        
Total:                                        
Residential real estate $1,152  $3,621  $21  $1,883  $11  $1,152  $3,621  $21  $1,602  $49 
Home equity $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Commercial real estate $512  $512  $144  $442  $1  $512  $512  $144  $500  $4 
Construction & land development $134  $134  $-  $134  $-  $134  $134  $-  $134  $- 
Commercial business $724  $724  $539  $536  $1  $724  $724  $539  $682  $7 

 

As a result of acquisition activity, the Bancorp acquired loans for which there was evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination and it was determined that it was probable that the Bancorp would be unable to collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. At March 31,September 30, 2018, total purchased credit impaired loans with unpaid principal balances totaled $2.4$7.6 million with a recorded investment of $712 thousand.$4.3 million. At December 31, 2017, purchased credit impaired loans with unpaid principal balances totaled $2.6 million with a recorded investment of $690 thousand.

 

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The Bancorp's age analysis of past due loans is summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days Past
Due
 60-89 Days Past
Due
 Greater Than 90
Days Past Due
 Total Past Due Current Total Loans Recorded
Investments
Greater than 90
Days Past Due
and Accruing
  30-59 Days Past
Due
 60-89 Days Past
Due
 Greater Than 90
Days Past Due
 Total Past Due Current Total Loans Recorded
Investments
Greater than 90
Days Past Due
and Accruing
 
March 31, 2018                            
September 30, 2018                            
Residential real estate $2,858  $1,222  $2,789  $6,869  $166,997  $173,866  $46  $2,329  $1,518  $3,942  $7,789  $213,073  $220,862  $885 
Home equity  361   -   218   579   36,079   36,658   5   225   183   164   572   42,662   43,234   50 
Commercial real estate  1,367   -   183   1,550   206,932   208,482   -   -   352   680   1,032   242,272   243,304   - 
Construction and land development  -   -   134   134   53,641   53,775   -   -   -   -   -   54,755   54,755   - 
Multifamily  -   165   -   165   44,447   44,612   -   -   154   -   154   45,598   45,752   - 
Farmland  -   -   -   -   248   248   -   -   -   -   -   242   242   - 
Commercial business  228   275   142   645   75,709   76,354   -   1,397   184   207   1,788   100,899   102,687   - 
Consumer  9   -   -   9   482   491   -   52   20   -   72   5,561   5,633   - 
Government  -   -   -   -   30,176   30,176   -   -   -   -   -   25,763   25,763   - 
Total $4,823  $1,662  $3,466  $9,951  $614,711  $624,662  $51  $4,003  $2,411  $4,993  $11,407  $730,825  $742,232  $935 
                                                        
December 31, 2017                                                        
Residential real estate $4,921  $1,751  $3,092  $9,764  $162,377  $172,141  $225  $4,921  $1,751  $3,092  $9,764  $162,377  $172,141  $225 
Home equity  295   18   234   547   36,222   36,769   2   295   18   234   547   36,222   36,769   2 
Commercial real estate  951   96   332   1,379   209,711   211,090   -   951   96   332   1,379   209,711   211,090   - 
Construction and land development  -   -   133   133   50,613   50,746   -   -   -   133   133   50,613   50,746   - 
Multifamily  319   -   -   319   43,049   43,368   -   319   -   -   319   43,049   43,368   - 
Farmland  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Commercial business  285   162   539   986   75,865   76,851   -   285   162   539   986   75,865   76,851   - 
Consumer  1   -   -   1   460   461   -   1   -   -   1   460   461   - 
Government  -   -   -   -   28,785   28,785   -   -   -   -   -   28,785   28,785   - 
Total $6,772  $2,027  $4,330  $13,129  $607,082  $620,211  $227  $6,772  $2,027  $4,330  $13,129  $607,082  $620,211  $227 

 

The Bancorp's loans on nonaccrual status are summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)      
  March 31,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
Residential real estate $3,221  $3,509 
Home equity  307   350 
Commercial real estate  183   332 
Construction and land development  134   133 
Multifamily  -   - 
Farmland  -   - 
Commercial business  142   672 
Consumer  9   - 
Government  -   - 
Total $3,996  $4,996 

(Dollars in thousands) 

  September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
Residential real estate $3,861  $3,509 
Home equity  328   350 
Commercial real estate  768   332 
Construction and land development  -   133 
Multifamily  -   - 
Farmland  -   - 
Commercial business  514   672 
Consumer  -   - 
Government  -   - 
Total $5,471  $4,996 

For the acquisitions of First Federal Savings & Loan (“First Federal”), Liberty Savings Bank (“Liberty Savings”), and First Personal Bank (“First Personal”), as part of the fair value of loans receivable, a net fair value discount was established for loans as summarized below:

(dollars in thousands) First Federal  Liberty Savings  First Personal 
 Net fair value
discount
  Accretable period
in months
  Net fair value
discount
  Accretable period
in months
  Net fair value
discount
  Accretable period
 in months
 
Residential real estate $1,100   55  $1,200   44  $948   56 
Home equity  -   -   -   -   51   50 
Commercial real estate  -   -   -   -   208   56 
Construction and land development  -   -   -   -   1   30 
Multifamily  -   -   -   -   11   48 
Consumer  -   -   -   -   146   50 
Commercial business  -   -   -   -   348   24 
Purchased credit impaired loans  -   -   -   -   424   32 
Total $1,100      $1,200      $2,137     

Accretable yield, or income collected for the nine months ended September 30, is as follows:

(dollars in thousands) First Federal  Liberty Savings  First Personal  Total 
2017 $112  $239  $-  $351 
2018  105   200   114               419 

Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected is as follows:

(dollars in thousands) First Federal  Liberty Savings  First Personal  Total 
Remainder 2018 $33  $65  $157  $255 
2019  22   43   627   692 
2020  -   -   554   554 
2021  -   -   335   335 
2022  -   -   283   283 
2023  -   -   67   67 
Total $55  $108  $2,023  $            2,186 

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Note 6 - Foreclosed Real Estate

 

Foreclosed real estate at period-end is summarized below:

 

 (Dollars in thousands) 
 March 31, December 31,  (Dollars in thousands) 
 2018 2017  September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 
Residential real estate $744  $914  $1,311  $914 
Home equity  -   - 
Commercial real estate  -   97   126   97 
Construction and land development  468   468   468   468 
Multifamily  -   - 
Farmland  -   - 
Commercial business  220   220   220   220 
Consumer  -   - 
Government  -   - 
Total $1,432  $1,699  $2,125  $1,699 

 

Note 7 - Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets,– Intangibles and Acquisition Related Accounting

 

The Bancorp established a goodwill balance totaling $2.8$8.2 million with the acquisitions of First Personal, First Federal Savings & Loan (First Federal) and Liberty Savings Bank (Liberty Savings).Savings. Goodwill of $5.4 million, $2.0 million, wasand $804 thousand were established with the acquisition of First Personal, First Federal, and goodwill of $804 thousand was established with the acquisition of Liberty Savings.Savings, respectively. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. Goodwill arising from business combinations represents the value attributable to unidentifiable intangible assets in the business acquired. The Bancorp’s goodwill relates to the value inherent in the banking industry and that value is dependent upon the ability of the Bancorp to provide quality, cost effective banking services in a competitive marketplace. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. There has not been any impairment of goodwill identified or recorded. Goodwill totaled $8.2 million and $2.8 million at March 31,as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.2017, respectively.

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In addition to goodwill, a core deposit intangible of $93 thousand for the acquisition of First Federal was established and is being amortized over 7.9 years on a straight line basis. Approximately $3 thousand of amortization was taken during the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017. It is estimated that an additional $9 thousand of additional amortization will occur during 2018, and $12 thousand of additional amortization will occur annually from 2019 to 2021, and the remaining amount will be amortized through to the first quarter of 2022. A core deposit intangible of $471 thousand for the acquisition of Liberty Savings was established and is being amortized over 8.2 years on a straight line basis. Approximately $15 thousandA core deposit intangible of amortization$3.0 million for the acquisition of First Personal was taken duringestablished and is being amortized over 6.4 years on a straight line basis. The table below summarizes the three months ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017. It is estimated that $43 thousand of additional amortization will occur during 2018, and $58 thousand of additional amortization will occur annually from 2019 to 2022, and the remaining amount will be amortized through to the third quarter of 2023.annual amortization:

 

(dollars in thousands) First Federal  Liberty Savings  First Personal  Total 
Current period $8  $38  $79  $125 
Remainder 2018  4   20   119   143 
2019  12   58   475   545 
2020  12   58   475   545 
2021  12   58   475   545 
2022  1   58   475   534 
2023  -   38   475   513 
2024  -   -   470   470 
Total $49  $328  $3,043  $             3,420 

For the First FederalPersonal acquisition, as part of the fair value of loans receivable,certificates of deposit, a net fair value discountpremium was established for residential real estate, including home equity lines of credit, of $1.1 million$133 thousand that is being accretedamortized over 558 months on a straight line basis. Approximately $36$32 thousand of accretionamortization was taken into income foras expense during the threenine months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $37 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017.September 30, 2018. It is estimated that $123an additional $48 thousand of additional accretionamortization will occur in 2018. Similarly, for the Liberty Savings acquisition, asduring 2018 and an additional $53 thousand of amortization will occur during 2019.

As part of the First Personal acquisition, the Bancorp acquired First Personal Statutory Trust I. NWIN guarantees the payment of distributions on the trust preferred securities issued by First Personal Statutory Trust I. First Personal Statutory Trust I issued $4.124 million in trust preferred securities in May 2004. The trust preferred securities carry a variable rate of interest priced at the three-month LIBOR plus 275 basis points, payable quarterly and maturing on June 17, 2034. Proceeds from the issuance of these securities were used to purchase junior subordinated debentures with the same financial terms as the trust preferred securities issued by First Personal Statutory Trust I. Management of the Bancorp has determined that the continued maintenance of the trust preferred securities issued by First Personal Statutory Trust I and the corresponding junior subordinated debentures are unnecessary to the Bancorp’s ongoing operations. As a result, the Bancorp’s board of directors has approved the redemption of the junior subordinated debentures, which also will result in the trustee of the First Personal Statutory Trust I redeeming all $4.124 million of the trust preferred securities. The junior subordinated debentures and trust preferred securities will be redeemed on or before December 31, 2018, and therefore, the fair value of loans receivable, a net fair value discount was established for residential real estate, including home equity lines of credit, of $1.2 million that is being accreted over 44 months on a straight line basis. Approximately $68 thousand of accretion was taken into income for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $81 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017. It is estimated that $196 thousand of additional accretion will occur in 2018, and accretion of $44 thousand will occur during 2019.trust preferred securities approximated their carrying value.

 

Note 8 - Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

The primary lending area of the Bancorp encompasses all of Lake County in northwest Indiana and Cook County in northeast Illinois, where collectively a majority of loan activity is concentrated. The Bancorp is also an active lender in Porter County, and to a lesser extent, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana,Indiana; and Lake Cook and Will counties in Illinois. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including residences, commercial real estate, land development, business assets and consumer assets.

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Note 9 - Earnings per Share

 

Earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per common share computations for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) March 31, 
  2018  2017 
Basic earnings per common share:        
Net income as reported $2,561  $2,298 
Weighted average common shares outstanding  2,867,413   2,863,156 
Basic earnings per common share $0.89  $0.80 
Diluted earnings per common share:        
Net income as reported $2,561  $2,298 
Weighted average common shares outstanding  2,867,413   2,863,156 
Add:  Dilutive effect of assumed stock option exercises  -   139 
Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding  2,867,413   2,863,295 
Diluted earnings per common share $0.89  $0.80 

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  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) September 30,  September 30, 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
Basic earnings per common share:                
Net income as reported $1,625  $2,248  $6,697  $7,075 
Weighted average common shares outstanding  3,029,369   2,864,007   2,922,271   2,863,806 
Basic earnings per common share $0.54  $0.78  $2.29  $2.47 
Diluted earnings per common share:               
Net income as reported $1,625  $2,248  $6,697  $7,075 
Weighted average common shares outstanding  3,029,369   2,864,007   2,922,271   2,863,806 
Add: Dilutive effect of assumed stock option exercises  -   155   -   147 
Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding  3,029,369   2,864,162   2,922,271   2,863,953 
Diluted earnings per common share $0.54  $0.78  $2.29  $2.47 

 

Note 10 - Stock Based Compensation

 

The Bancorp’s 2015 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the Plan), which was adopted by the Bancorp’s Board of Directors on February 27, 2015 and approved by the Bancorp’s shareholders on April 24, 2015, permits the grant of equity awards for up to 250,000 shares of common stock. Awards granted under the Plan may be in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, unrestricted stock, performance shares, or performance units.

 

As required by the Stock Compensation Topic, companies are required to record compensation cost for stock options and awards provided to employees in return for employment service. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, stock based compensation expense of $52$154 thousand was recorded, compared to $47$142 thousand for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. It is anticipated that current outstanding unvested options and awards will result in additional compensation expense of approximately $542$441 thousand through 20212022 with $153an additional $50 thousand in 2018, $184 thousand in 2019, $150 thousand in 2020, and $55$54 thousand in 2021.2021 and $3 thousand in 2022.

 

There were no incentive stock options granted during the first threenine months of 2018 or 2017. When options are granted, the cost is measured at the fair value of the options when granted, and this cost is expensed over the employment service period, which is normally the vesting period of the options or awards. At March 31,September 30, 2018, there were no outstanding incentive stock options.

 

There were 4,433 shares of restricted stock granted during the firstthree nine months of 2018 compared to 4,575 shares granted during the first threenine months of 2017. Restricted stock awards are issued with an award price equal to the market price of the Bancorp’s common stock on the award date and vest between three and five years after the grant date. Forfeiture provisions exist for personnel that separate employment before the vesting period expires. A summary of restricted stock activity under the Bancorp’s incentive stock option and incentive plans described above for the threeyear ended December 31, 2017 and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 follows:follows:

 

    Weighted 
    Average 
    Grant 
    Date 
Non-vested Shares Shares  Weighted
Average
Grant
Date
Fair Value
  Shares  Fair Value 
Non-vested at January 1, 2017  28,465  $26.67   28,465  $26.67 
Granted  4,575   39.00   4,575   39.00 
Vested  (1,625)  25.81   (1,625)  25.81 
Forefited  (725)  28.62 
Forfeited  (725)  28.62 
Non-vested at December 31, 2017  30,690  $28.51   30,690  $28.51 
                
Non-vested at January 1, 2018  30,690  $28.51   30,690  $28.51 
Granted  4,433   43.50   4,433   43.50 
Vested  (3,200)  21.00   (7,700)  22.64 
Forefited  -     
Non-vested at March 31, 2018  31,923  $31.34 
Forfeited  -   - 
Non-vested at September 30, 2018  27,423  $32.58 

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Note 11 – Change in Accounting Principles

 

In May 2014, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09 and ASU 2015-14,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), superseding the current revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The new guidance is effective for the Bancorp's year ending December 31, 2018 and has been adopted as of January 1, 2018. The use of the modified retrospective approach has been used for implementing this standard. Interest income is outside of the scope of the new standard and willwas not be impacted by the adoption of the standard. Management mapped noninterest income accounts to their associated income streams and applied the five step model to identify the contract, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the total transaction price, allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation, and ensure revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is satisfied. A review of the Bancorp’s noninterest income has not resulted in a change in revenue recognition since adoption.

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In January 2016, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-01,Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The ASU covers various changes to the accounting, measurement, and disclosures related to certain financial instruments, including requiring equity investments to be accounted for at fair value with changes recorded through earnings, the use of the exit price when measuring fair value, and disaggregation of financial assets and liabilities by category for disclosure purposes. The new guidance is effective for the Bancorp's year ending December 31, 2018 and was adopted on January 1, 2018. The adoption of this ASU has not had a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, as the Bancorp does not hold any equity securities with unrealized gains or losses. The new reporting requirements have been incorporated into the fair value of financial instruments table and disclosures.

In March 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09:Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718)—Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This ASU seeks to reduce complexity in accounting standards. The areas for simplification in ASU No. 2016-09, identified through outreach for the Simplification Initiative, pre-agenda research for the Private Company Council, and the August 2014 Post-Implementation Review Report on FASB Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including (1) accounting for income taxes, (2) classification of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flow, (3) forfeitures; (4) minimum statutory tax withholding requirements, (5) classification of employee taxes paid on the statement of cash flows when an employer withholds shares for tax withholding purposes, (6) the practical expedient for estimating the expected term, and (7) intrinsic value. The Bancorp adopted this ASU during 2017, and the adoption of this ASU has not had a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 12 - Upcoming Accounting Standards

 

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,Leases, which will supersede the current lease requirements in ASC 840. The ASU requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and related lease liability for all leases, with a limited exception for short-term leases. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with the classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of operations. Currently, leases are classified as either capital or operating, with only capital leases recognized on the balance sheet. The reporting of lease-related expenses in the statements of operations and cash flows will be generally consistent with the current guidance. The new lease guidance will be effective for the Bancorp's year ending December 31, 2019 and will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method to the beginning of the earliest period presented. Management does not believe the adoption of this update will have a material effect on the Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements, as the Bancorp does not engage in the leasing of property or in leasing of any significant furniture, fixtures, equipment, or software.

 

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In March 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09:Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718)—Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This ASU seeks to reduce complexity in accounting standards. The areas for simplification in ASU No. 2016-09, identified through outreach for the Simplification Initiative, pre-agenda research for the Private Company Council, and the August 2014 Post-Implementation Review Report on FASB Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including (1) accounting for income taxes, (2) classification of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flow, (3) forfeitures; (4) minimum statutory tax withholding requirements, (5) classification of employee taxes paid on the statement of cash flows when an employer withholds shares for tax withholding purposes:, (6) the practical expedient for estimating the expected term, and (7) intrinsic value. The Bancorp adopted this ASU during 2017.

 

In June 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13,Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU includes increased disclosures and various changes to the accounting and measurement of financial assets including the Bancorp’s loans and available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities. Each financial asset presented on the balance sheet would have a unique allowance for credit losses valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The amendments in this ASU also eliminate the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and instead, reflect an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses using reasonable and supportable forecasts. The new credit loss guidance will be effective for the Bancorp's year ending December 31, 2020. Upon adoption, the ASU will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method to the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment had been recognized before the effective date. Early adoption for all institutions is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact adoption of this update will have on the Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements. This process of evaluation has engaged multiple areas of the Bancorp’s management in discussing loss estimation methods and the application of these methods to specific segments of the loans receivable portfolio. Given the amount of time left to adoption, the appropriateness of the loss estimation methods chosen, and the continuing development of understanding of application, additional time is needed to fully understand how this ASU will impact the Bancorp’s financial statements.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04,Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This Standard simplifies the manner in which an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity, prior to the amendments in ASU No. 2017-04, had to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities, including unrecognized assets and liabilities, in accordance with the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. However, under the amendments in this ASU, an entity should (1) perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and (2) recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, with the understanding that the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, ASU No. 2017-04 removes the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails such qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Finally, this ASU amends the Overview and Background sections of the Accounting Standards Codification as part of the FASB’s initiative to unify and improve such sections across Topics and Subtopics. The new guidance will be effective for the Company’s year ending December 31, 2020.

 

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In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08,Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. This Standard amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. In particular, the amendments in this ASU require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not, however, require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; instead, the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The amendments in this ASU more closely align the amortization period of premiums and discounts to expectations incorporated in market pricing on the underlying securities. In fact, in most cases, market participants price securities to the call date that produces the worst yield when the coupon is above current market rates (i.e., the security is trading at a premium), and price securities to maturity when the coupon is below market rates (i.e., the security is trading at a discount), in anticipation that the borrower will act in its economic best interest. The new guidance will be effective for the Company’s year ending December 31, 2020. Management will recognize amortization expense as dictated by the amount of premiums and the differences between maturity and call dates at the time of adoption.

 

Note 13 - Fair Value

 

The Fair Value Measurements Topic establishes a hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The Topic describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

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

 

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

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The fair values of securities available-for-sale are determined on a recurring basis by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges or pricing models utilizing significant observable inputs such as 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. Different judgments and assumptions used in pricing could result in different estimates of value. In certain cases where market data is not readily available because of a lack of market activity or little public disclosure, values may be based on unobservable inputs and classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

At the end of each reporting period, securities held in the investment portfolio are evaluated on an individual security level for other-than-temporary impairment in accordance with theInvestments – Debt and Equity SecuritiesTopic. Impairment is other-than-temporary if the decline in the fair value is below its amortized cost and it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a debt security will not be received. Significant judgments are required in determining impairment, which include making assumptions regarding the estimated prepayments, loss assumptions and the change in interest rates. The Bancorp considers the following factors when determining an other-than-temporary impairment for a security: the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than amortized cost; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; the underlying fundamentals of the relevant market and the outlook for such market for the near future; an assessment of whether the Bancorp (1) has the intent to sell the debt securities or (2) more likely than not will be required to sell the debt securities before their anticipated market recovery. If either of these conditions is met, management will recognize other-than-temporary impairment. If, in management’s judgment, an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the cost basis of the security will be written down for the credit loss, and the unrealized loss will be transferred from accumulated other comprehensive loss as an immediate reduction of current earnings.

 

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The Bancorp’s management utilizes a specialist to perform an other-than-temporary impairment analysis for each of its four pooled trust preferred securities. The analysis is performed semiannually on June 30 andannually during December 31 and utilizes analytical models used to project future cash flows for the pooled trust preferred securities based on current assumptions for prepayments, default and deferral rates, and recoveries. The projected cash flows are then tested for impairment consistent with theInvestments – OtherTopic and theInvestments – Debt and Equity SecuritiesTopic. The other-than-temporary impairment testing compares the present value of the cash flows from quarter to quarter to determine if there is a “favorable” or “adverse” change. Other-than-temporary impairment is recorded if the projected present value of cash flows is lower than the book value of the security. To perform the semi-annualannual other-than-temporary impairment analysis, management utilizes current reports issued by the trustee, which contain principal and interest tests, waterfall distributions, note valuations, collection detail and credit ratings for each pooled trust preferred security. In addition, a detailed review of the performing collateral was performed. The review of the collateral began with a review of financial information provided by SNL Financial, a comprehensive database, widely used in the industry, which gathers financial data on banks and thrifts from U.S. GAAP financial statements for public companies (annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, respectively), as well as regulatory reports for private companies, including consolidated financial statements for bank holding companies (FR Y-9C reports) and parent company-only financial statements for bank holding companies (FR Y-9LP reports) filed with the Federal Reserve, and bank call reports filed with the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of Currency. Using the information sources described above, for each bank and thrift examined the following items were examined: nature of the issuer’s business, years of operating history, corporate structure, loan composition and loan concentrations, deposit mix, asset growth rates, geographic footprint and local economic environment. The issuers’ historical financial performance was reviewed and their financial ratios were compared to appropriate peer groups of regional banks or thrifts with similar asset sizes. The analysis focused on six broad categories: profitability (revenue streams and earnings quality, return on assets and shareholder’s equity, net interest margin and interest rate sensitivity), credit quality (charge-offs and recoveries, non-current loans and total non-performing assets as a percentage of total loans, loan loss reserve coverage and the adequacy of the loan loss provision), operating efficiency (non-interest expense compared to total revenue), capital adequacy (Tier-1, total capital and leverage ratios and equity capital growth), leverage (tangible equity as a percentage of tangible assets, short-term and long-term borrowings and double leverage at the holding company) and liquidity (the nature and availability of funding sources, net non-core funding dependence and quality of deposits). In addition, for publicly traded companies’ stock price movements were reviewed and the market price of publicly traded debt instruments was examined. Based on current market conditions and a review of the trustee reports, management performed an analysis of the four pooled trust preferred securities and no additional impairment was taken at MarchDecember 31, 2018.2017. During the second quarter of 2018, upon management review, the Bancorp decided to review for trust preferred security impairment annually, a change from semi-annual review previously disclosed. A specialist will be used to review all four pooled trust preferred securities again at June 30,December 31, 2018.

 

The table below shows the credit loss roll forward on a year-to-date basis for the Bancorp’s pooled trust preferred securities that have been classified with other-than-temporary impairment:

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 
  Collateralized debt obligations 
  other-than-temporary impairment 
Ending balance, December 31, 2017 $271 
Additions not previously recognized  - 
Ending balance, March 31, 2018 $271 

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  Collateralized 
  debt obligations 
  other-than-temporary 
(Dollars in thousands) impairment 
Ending balance, December 31, 2017 $271 
Additions not previously recognized  - 
Ending balance, September 30, 2018 $271 

 

The following table contains information regarding the Bancorp’s pooled trust preferred securities impairment evaluation as of December 31, 2017:

Cusip  74043CAC1  74042TAJ0  01449TAB9  01450NAC6 
Deal name  PreTSLXXIV   PreTSL XXVII   Alesco IX   Alesco XVII 
Class  B-1   C-1   A-2A   B 
Lowest credit rating assigned  CCC   CC   BB   CCC 
Number of performing banks  62   33   63   51 
Number of performing insurance companies  13   7   10   n/a 
Number of issuers in default  16   7   2   4 
Number of issuers in deferral  2   2   1   1 
Defaults & deferrals as a % of performing collateral  26.56%  20.06%  2.93%  8.11%
Subordination:                
As a % of performing collateral  23.55%  8.35%  53.11%  35.58%
As a % of performing collateral-adjusted for projected future defaults  18,67%  1.24%  49.64%  31.69%
Other-than-temporary impairment model assumptions:                
Defaults:                
Year 1 - issuer average  2.00%  2.40%  2.30%  1.90%
Year 2 - issuer average  2.00%  2.40%  2.30%  1.90%
Year 3 - issuer average  2,00%  2.40%  2.30%  1.90%
> 3 Years - issuer average  (1)  (1)  (1)  (1)
Discount rate - 3 month Libor, plus implicit yield spread at purchase  1 48%  1.23%  1.27%  1.44%
Recovery assumptions  (2)  (2)  (2)  (2)
Prepayments  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%
Other-than-temporary impairment $41  $132  $36  $62 

(1) - Default rates > 3 years are evaluated on a issuer by issuer basis and range from 0.25% to 5.00%.

(2) - Recovery assumptions are evaluated on a issuer by issuer basis and range from 0% to 15% with a five year lag.

In the preceding table, the Bancorp’s subordination for each trust preferred security is calculated by taking the total performing collateral and subtracting the sum of the total collateral within the Bancorp’s class and the total collateral within all senior classes, and then stating this result as a percentage of the total performing collateral. This measure is an indicator of the level of collateral that can default before potential cash flow disruptions may occur. In addition, management calculates subordination assuming future collateral defaults by utilizing the default/deferral assumptions in the Bancorp’s other-than-temporary-impairment analysis. Subordination assuming future default/deferral assumptions is calculated by deducting future defaults from the current performing collateral. At March 31, 2018, management reviewed the subordination levels for each security in context of the level of current collateral defaults and deferrals within each security; the potential for additional defaults and deferrals within each security; the length of time that the security has been in “payment in kind” status; and the Bancorp’s class position within each security.

Management calculated the other-than-temporary impairment model assumptions based on the specific collateral underlying each individual security. The following assumption methodology was applied consistently to each of the four pooled trust preferred securities: For collateral that has already defaulted, no recovery was assumed; no cash flows were assumed from collateral currently in deferral, with the exception of the recovery assumptions. The default and recovery assumptions were calculated based on a detailed collateral review. The discount rate assumption used in the calculation of the present value of cash flows is based on the discount margin (i.e., credit spread) at the time each security was purchased using the original purchase price. The discount margin is then added to the appropriate 3-month LIBOR forward rate obtained from the forward LIBOR curve.

At March 31,September 30, 2018, three of the trust preferred securities with a cost basis of $3.5 million continue to be in “payment in kind” status. The Bancorp’sThese trust preferred securities that are classified as “payment in kind” are a result of not receiving the scheduled quarterly interest payments. For thethese trust preferred securities in “payment in kind” status, management anticipates to receive the unpaid contractual interest payments from the issuer, because of the self-correcting cash flow waterfall provisions within the structure of the securities. When a tranche senior to the Bancorp’s position fails the coverage test, the Bancorp’s interest cash flows are paid to the senior tranche and recorded as a reduction of principal. The coverage test represents an over collateralization target by stating the balance of the performing collateral as a percentage of the balance of the Bancorp’s tranche, plus the balance of all senior tranches. The principal reduction in the senior tranche continues until the appropriate coverage test is passed. As a result of the principal reduction in the senior tranche, more cash is available for future payments to the Bancorp’s tranche. Consistent with theInvestments – Debt and Equity Securities Topic, management considered the failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest payments in determining whether a credit loss existed. Management will not capitalize the “payment in kind” interest payments to the book value of the securities and will keep these securities in non-accrual status until the quarterly interest payments resume on a consistent basis.

 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

There were no transfers to or from Levels 1 and 2 during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018. Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

   (Dollars in thousands) 
   Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2018 Using    Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2018 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Estimated
Fair
Value
 Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Estimated
Fair
Value
 Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Available-for-sale debt securities:                                
Money market fund $924  $924  $-  $-  $2,018  $2,018  $-  $- 
U.S. government sponsored entities  5,838   -   5,838   -   9,768   -   9,768   - 
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  139,169   -   139,169   -   132,670   -   132,670   - 
Municipal securities  92,085   -   92,085   -   91,416   -   91,416   - 
Collateralized debt obligations  3,455   -   -   3,455   2,199   -   -   2,199 
Total securities available-for-sale $241,471  $924  $237,092  $3,455  $238,071  $2,018  $233,854  $2,199 

 

   (Dollars in thousands) 
   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Using    Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Estimated
Fair
Value
 Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Estimated
Fair
Value
 Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Available-for-sale debt securities:                                
Money market fund $476  $476  $-  $-  $476  $476  $-  $- 
U.S. government sponsored entities  3,890   -   3,890   -   3,890   -   3,890   - 
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  132,938   -   132,938   -   132,938   -   132,938   - 
Municipal securities  103,747   -   103,747   -   103,747   -   103,747   - 
Collateralized debt obligations  3,439   -   -   3,439   3,439   -   -   3,439 
Total securities available-for-sale $244,490  $476  $240,575  $3,439  $244,490  $476  $240,575  $3,439 

 

A roll forward of available-for-sale securities, which require significant adjustment based on unobservable data, are presented in the following table:

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 
  Estimated Fair Value
Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
  Available-for-
sale securities
 
Beginning balance, January 1, 2017 $2,409 
Principal payments  (154)
Total unrealized gains, included in other comprehensive income  1,184 
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, December 31, 2017 $3,439 
     
Beginning balance, January 1, 2018 $3,439 
Principal payments  (12)
Total unrealized gains, included in other comprehensive income  28 
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, March 31, 2018 $3,455 

(Dollars in thousands) Estimated Fair Value
Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
  Available-for-
sale securities
 
Beginning balance, January 1, 2017 $2,409 
Principal payments  (154)
Total unrealized gains, included in other comprehensive income  1,184 
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3  - 
Ending balance, December 31, 2017 $3,439 
     
Beginning balance, January 1, 2018 $3,439 
Principal payments  (38)
Total unrealized gains, included in other comprehensive income  101 
Sale out of Level 3  (1,303)
Ending balance, September 30, 2018 $2,199 

 

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Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

     (Dollars in thousands) 
     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2018 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Estimated
Fair
Value
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Impaired loans $1,973  $-  $-  $1,973 
Foreclosed real estate  1,432   -   -   1,432 

     (Dollars in thousands) 
     Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2018 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Estimated
Fair
Value
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Impaired loans $6,843  $     -  $       -  $6,843 
Foreclosed real estate  2,125   -   -   2,125 

 

     (Dollars in thousands) 
     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Estimated
Fair
Value
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Impaired loans $1,818  $     -  $      -  $1,818 
Foreclosed real estate  1,699   -   -   1,699 

 

The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses or loans for which charge-offs have been taken is generally based on a present value of cash flows or, for collateral dependent loans, based on recent real estate appraisals. Appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. The recorded investment in impaired loans was approximately $2.0$7.2 million and the related specific reserves totaled approximately $59$376 thousand, resulting in a fair value of impaired loans totaling approximately $1.9$6.8 million, at March 31,September 30, 2018. The recorded investment of impaired loans was approximately $2.5 million and the related specific reserves totaled approximately $704 thousand, resulting in a fair value of impaired loans totaling approximately $1.8 million, at December 31, 2017. Fair value is determined, where possible, using market prices derived from an appraisal or evaluation, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs. However, certain assumptions and unobservable inputs are often used by the appraiser, therefore, qualifying the assets as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of foreclosed real estate is similarly determined by using the results of recent real estate appraisals. The numerical range of unobservable inputs for these valuation assumptions is not meaningful to this presentation.

 

The following table shows carrying values and related estimated fair values of financial instruments as of the dates indicated. Estimated fair values are further categorized by the inputs used to measure fair value. Items that are not financial instruments are not included.

 

  March 31, 2018  Estimated Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2018 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Carrying
Value
  Estimated
Fair Value
  Quoted Prices in
 Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents $20,415  $20,415  $20,415  $-  $- 
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  1,526   1,493   -   1,493   - 
Securities available-for-sale  241,471   241,471   924   237,092   3,455 
Loans held-for-sale  1,908   1,949   1,949   -   - 
Loans receivable, net  617,565   602,764   -   -   602,764 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,000   3,000   -   3,000   - 
Accrued interest receivable  3,052   3,052   -   3,052   - 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Non-interest bearing deposits  126,582   126,582   126,582   -   - 
Interest bearing deposits  668,791   666,925   474,069   192,856   - 
Repurchase agreements  13,396   13,387   11,642   1,745   - 
Borrowed funds  30,360   30,254   260   29,994   - 
Interest rate swap agreements  18   18   -   18   - 
Accrued interest payable  42   42   -   42   - 

  September 30, 2018  Estimated Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2018 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Carrying
Value
  Estimated
Fair Value
  Quoted Prices in
 Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents $13,964  $13,964  $13,964  $-  $- 
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  3,754   3,673   -   3,673   - 
Securities available-for-sale  238,071   238,071   2,018   233,854   2,199 
Loans held-for-sale  4,483   4,566   4,566   -   - 
Loans receivable, net  734,483   717,640   -   -   717,640 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,236   3,236   -   3,236   - 
Accrued interest receivable  3,560   3,560   -   3,560   - 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Non-interest bearing deposits  134,449   134,449   134,449   -   - 
Interest bearing deposits  768,307   765,232   514,311   250,921   - 
Repurchase agreements  12,585   12,580   10,823   1,757   - 
Borrowed funds  48,314   48,698   13,766   34,932   - 
Interest rate swap agreements  111   111   -   111   - 
Accrued interest payable  110   110   -   110   - 

 

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  December 31, 2017  Estimated Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Carrying
Value
  Estimated
Fair Value
  Quoted Prices in
 Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents $11,025  $11,025  $11,025  $-  $- 
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  1,676   1,640   -   1,640   - 
Securities available-for-sale  244,490   244,490   476   240,575   3,439 
Loans held-for-sale  1,592   1,625   1,625   -   - 
Loans receivable, net  612,729   608,506   -   -   608,506 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,000   3,000   -   3,000   - 
Accrued interest receivable  3,262   3,262   -   3,262   - 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Non-interest bearing deposits  120,556   120,556   120,556   -   - 
Interest bearing deposits  672,448   670,967   488,528   182,439   - 
Repurchase agreements  11,300   11,292   9,545   1,747   - 
Borrowed funds  20,881   20,818   600   20,218   - 
Accrued interest payable  42   42   -   42   - 

  December 31, 2017  Estimated Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Using 
(Dollars in thousands) Carrying
Value
  Estimated
Fair Value
  Quoted Prices in
 Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents $11,025  $11,025  $11,025  $-  $- 
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  1,676   1,640   -   1,640   - 
Securities available-for-sale  244,490   244,490   476   240,575   3,439 
Loans held-for-sale  1,592   1,625   1,625   -   - 
Loans receivable, net  612,729   608,506   -   -   608,506 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,000   3,000   -   3,000   - 
Accrued interest receivable  3,262   3,262   -   3,262   - 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Non-interest bearing deposits  120,556   120,556   120,556   -   - 
Interest bearing deposits  672,448   670,967   488,528   182,439   - 
Repurchase agreements  11,300   11,292   9,545   1,747   - 
Borrowed funds  20,881   20,818   600   20,218   - 
Accrued interest payable  42   42   -   42   - 

 

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments presented in the preceding table for the periodsperiod ended March 31,September 30, 2018:

 

Cash and cash equivalents carrying amounts approximate fair value. TheCertificates of deposit in other financial institutions carrying amounts approximate fair value (Level 2).The fair values of securities available-for-sale are obtained from broker pricing (Level 2), with the exception of collateralized debt obligations, which are valued by a third-party specialist (Level 3). Loans held-for-sale comprise residential mortgages and are priced based on values established by the secondary mortgage markets (Level 1). The estimated fair value for net loans receivable is based on an exit price basis incorporating discounts for credit, liquidity, and marketability factors (Level 3). This is not comparable with the fair values disclosed for December 31, 2017, which were based on estimates of the rate the Bancorp would charge for similar such loans, applied for the time period until estimated repayment, in addition to appraisals which may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach (Level 3).approach. Federal Home Loan Bank stock is estimated at book value due to restrictions that limit the sale or transfer of the security. Fair value of accrued interest receivable and payable approximates book value, as the carrying values are determined using the observable interest rate, balance, and last payment date.

 

Non-interest and interest bearing deposits, which include checking, savings, and money market deposits, are estimated to have fair values based on the amount payable as of the reporting date (Level 1). The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit (included in interest bearing deposits) are based on estimates of the rate the Bancorp would pay on similar deposits, applied for the time period until maturity (Level 2). Estimated fair values for short-term repurchase agreements, which represent sweeps from demand deposits to accounts secured by pledged securities, are estimated based on the amount payable as of the reporting date (Level 1). Longer-term repurchase agreements, with contractual maturity dates of quarter or more, are based on estimates of the rate the Bancorp would pay on similar deposits, applied for the time period until maturity (Level 2). Short-term borrowings are generally only held overnight, therefore, their carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value (Level 1). The fair value of FHLB Advances (included in borrowed funds) are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using quoted rates from the FHLB for similar advances with similar maturities (Level 2). The estimated fair value of other financial instruments, and off-balance sheet loan commitments, approximate cost and are not considered significant to this presentation.

 

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments presented in the preceding table for the periodsperiod ended December 31, 2017:

 

Cash and cash equivalent carrying amounts approximate fair value. Certificates of depositsdeposit in other financial institutions carrying amounts approximate fair value (Level 2). The fair values of securities available-for-sale are obtained from broker pricing (Level 2), with the exception of collateralized debt obligations, which are valued by a third-party specialist (Level 3). Loans held-for-sale comprise residential mortgages and are priced based on values established by the secondary mortgage markets (Level 1). The estimated fair value for net loans receivable is based on estimates of the rate the Bancorp would charge for similar such loans, applied for the time period until estimated repayment, in addition to appraisals which may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach (Level 3). Federal Home Loan Bank stock is estimated at book value due to restrictions that limit the sale or transfer of the security. Fair values of accrued interest receivable and payable approximate book value, as the carrying values are determined using the observable interest rate, balance, and last payment date.

  

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Non-interest and interest bearing deposits, which include checking, savings, and money market deposits, are estimated to have fair values based on the amount payable as of the reporting date (Level 1). The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit (included in interest bearing deposits) are based on estimates of the rate the Bancorp would pay on similar deposits, applied for the time period until maturity (Level 2). Estimated fair values for short-term repurchase agreements, which represent sweeps from demand deposits to accounts secured by pledged securities, are estimated based on the amount payable as of the reporting date (Level 1). Longer-term repurchase agreements, with contractual maturity dates of three months or more, are based on estimates of the rate the Bancorp would pay on similar deposits, applied for the time period until maturity (Level 2). Short-term borrowings are generally only held overnight, therefore, their carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value (Level 1). The fair value of FHLB Advances are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using quoted rates from the FHLB for similar advances with similar maturities (Level 2). The estimated fair value of other financial instruments, and off-balance sheet loan commitments, approximate cost and are not considered significant to this presentation.

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

 

Summary

 

NorthWest Indiana Bancorp (the “Bancorp”) is a financial holding company registered with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Peoples Bank SB (“the Bank”), an Indiana savings bank, and NWIN Risk Management, Inc., a captive insurance company, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Bancorp. The Bancorp has no other business activity other than being a holding company for the Bank and NWIN Risk Management, Inc. The following management’s discussion and analysis presents information concerning our financial condition as of March 31,September 30, 2018, as compared to December 31, 2017, and the results of operations for the quarter and nine months ending March 31,September 30, 2018, and March 31,September 30, 2017. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and other financial data presented elsewhere herein and with the financial statements and other financial data, as well as the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

At March 31,September 30, 2018, the Bancorp had total assets of $938.5 million,$1.1 billion, total loans receivable of $624.7$742.2 million and total deposits of $795.4$902.8 million. Stockholders' equity totaled $89.8$96.5 million or 9.57%8.99% of total assets, with a book value per share of $31.30.$31.85. Net income for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018, was $2.6$1.6 million, or $0.89$0.54 earnings per common share for both basic and diluted calculations. For the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018, the return on average assets (ROA) was 1.10%0.62%, while the return on average stockholders’ equity (ROE) was 11.20%6.70%. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, was $6.7 million, or $2.29 earnings per common share for both basic and diluted calculations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the ROA was 0.92%, while the ROE was 9.56%.

 

Recent Developments

 

Acquisition of First Personal Financial Corp.On February 21,July 26, 2018, the Bancorp completed its previously announced the executionacquisition of an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) on February 20, 2018 with First Personal Financial Corp., a Delaware corporation (“First Personal”), pursuant to whichan Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 20, 2018 (the “First Personal Merger Agreement”) between the Bancorp will acquireand First Personal and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Personal Bank, through a stock and cash merger. UnderPersonal. Pursuant to the terms of the First Personal Merger Agreement, First Personal merged with and into the Bancorp, with the Bancorp as the surviving corporation (the “First Personal Merger”). Simultaneous with the First Personal Merger, First Personal Bank, an Illinois state chartered commercial bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of First Personal, merged with and into Peoples Bank SB, with Peoples Bank as the surviving bank.

In connection with the First Personal Merger, each First Personal stockholder will have the right to receiveholding 100 or more shares of First Personal common stock received fixed consideration of (i) 0.1246 shares of Bancorp common stock, and (ii) $6.67 per share in cash for each outstanding share of First Personal’sPersonal common stock. First Personal stockholdersStockholders holding less than 100 shares of First Personal common stock will have the right to receivereceived $12.12 in cash and no stock consideration for each outstanding share of First Personal common stock. The merger is expected to closeAny fractional shares of Bancorp common stock that a First Personal stockholder would have otherwise received in the thirdFirst Personal Merger were cashed out in the amount of such fraction multiplied by $42.95.

The Bancorp issued a total of approximately 161,875 shares of Bancorp common stock to the former First Personal stockholders, and paid cash consideration of approximately $8.7 million. Based upon the closing price of Bancorp’s common stock on July 25, 2018, the transaction had an implied valuation of approximately $15.6 million.

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Merger Agreement with AJS Bancorp, Inc. On July 30, 2018, the Bancorp entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “AJSB Merger Agreement”) with AJS Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“AJSB”). Pursuant to the AJSB Merger Agreement, AJSB will merge with and into NWIN, with NWIN as the surviving corporation (the “AJSB Merger”). Simultaneously with the AJSB Merger, A.J. Smith Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of AJSB (“ AJS Bank”), will merge with and into Peoples Bank SB, with Peoples Bank as the surviving bank.

The boards of directors of each of NWIN and AJSB have approved the AJSB Merger and the AJSB Merger Agreement. Subject to the approval of the AJSB Merger by AJSB’s stockholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions, the parties anticipate completing the AJSB Merger early in the first quarter of 2018.2019.

Upon completion of the AJSB Merger, each AJSB stockholder who holds 100 or more shares of AJSB common stock will have the right to receive fixed consideration of (i) 0.2030 shares of NWIN common stock, and (ii) $7.20 per share in cash for each outstanding share of AJSB’s common stock, subject to adjustment as provided in the AJSB Merger Agreement. Stockholders holding less than 100 shares of AJSB common stock will have the right to receive $16.00 in cash and no stock consideration for each outstanding share of AJSB common stock. In lieu of any fractional shares of NWIN common stock, NWIN will distribute an amount in cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the volume-weighted average per share closing price of a share of NWIN common stock as quoted on the OTC Pink Marketplace during the fifteen consecutive trading days preceding the second business day prior to the closing of the AJSB Merger. Based upon the closing price of the Bancorp’s common stock of $43.00 on July 30, 2018, the transaction had an implied valuation of approximately $34.6 million.

 

Financial Condition

 

During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, total assets increased by $11.2$145.8 million (1.2%(15.7%), with interest-earning assets increasing by $11.7$124.3 million (1.3%(14.3%). At March 31,September 30, 2018, interest-earning assets totaled $883.2$995.8 million compared to $871.5 million at December 31, 2017. Earning assets represented 94.1%92.8% of total assets at March 31,September 30, 2018 and 94.0% of total assets at December 31, 2017. The increase in total assets and interest earning assets for the threenine months was the result of the completion of the acquisition of First Personal as well as internally generated growth.

 

Net loans receivable totaled $617.6$734.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to $612.7 million at December 31, 2017. The loan portfolio, which is the Bancorp’s largest asset, is the primary source of both interest and fee income. The Bancorp’s lending strategy emphasizes quality loan growth, product diversification, and competitive and profitable pricing.

 

The Bancorp’s end-of-period loan balances were as follows:

 

 March 31,      September 30,     
 2018 December 31,  2018 December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) 2017  (unaudited) 2017 
 Balance  % Loans  Balance  % Loans  Balance % Loans Balance % Loans 
                  
Residential real estate $173,866   27.8%  172,141   27.8% $220,862   29.8% $172,141   27.8%
Home equity  36,658   5.9%  36,769   5.9%  43,234   5.8%  36,769   5.9%
Commercial real estate  208,482   33.4%  211,090   34.0%  243,304   32.8%  211,090   34.0%
Construction and land development  53,775   8.6%  50,746   8.2%  54,755   7.4%  50,746   8.2%
Multifamily  44,612   7.1%  43,368   7.0%  45,752   6.2%  43,368   7.0%
Farmland  248   0.1%  -   0.0%  242   0.0%  -   0.0%
Consumer  491   0.1%  461   0.1%  5,633   0.8%  461   0.1%
Commercial business  76,354   12.2%  76,851   12.4%  102,687   13.8%  76,851   12.4%
Government  30,176   4.8%  28,785   4.6%  25,763   3.4%  28,785   4.6%
Loans receivable $624,662   100.0% $620,211   100.0% $742,232   100.0% $620,211   100.0%
                                
Adjustable rate loans / loans receivable $354,478   56.7% $348,559   56.2% $417,367   56.2% $348,559   56.2%

 

  March 31,    
  2018  December 31, 
  (unaudited)  2017 
       
Loans receivable to total assets  66.6%  66.9%
Loans receivable to earning assets  70.7%  71.2%
Loans receivable to total deposits  78.5%  78.2%

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  September 30,    
  2018  December 31, 
  (unaudited)  2017 
       
Loans receivable to total assets  69.2%  66.9%
Loans receivable to earning assets  74.5%  71.2%
Loans receivable to total deposits  82.2%  78.2%

 

The Bancorp is primarily a portfolio lender. Mortgage banking activities historically have been limited to the sale of fixed rate mortgage loans with contractual maturities greater than 15 years. These loans are identified as held for sale when originated and sold, on a loan-by-loan basis, in the secondary market. The Bancorp will also retain fixed rate mortgage loans with a contractual maturity greater than 15 years on a limited basis. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, the Bancorp originated $8.3$41.8 million in new fixed rate mortgage loans for sale, compared to $6.3$31.6 million during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. Net gains realized from the mortgage loan sales totaled $211$1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $883 thousand for the threenine months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $200 thousand for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. At March 31,September 30, 2018, the Bancorp had $1.9$4.5 million in loans that were classified as held for sale, compared to $1.6 million at December 31, 2017.

 

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The allowance for loan losses (ALL) is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses, and decreased by charge-offs net of recoveries. A loan is charged-off against the allowance by management as a loss when deemed uncollectible, although collection efforts continue and future recoveries may occur. The determination of the amounts of the ALL and provisions for loan losses is based on management’s current judgments about the credit quality of the loan portfolio with consideration given to all known relevant internal and external factors that affect loan collectability as of the reporting date. The appropriateness of the current period provision and the overall adequacy of the ALL are determined through a disciplined and consistently applied quarterly process that reviews the Bancorp’s current credit risk within the loan portfolio and identifies the required allowance for loan losses given the current risk estimates.

 

Non-performing loans include those loans that are 90 days or more past due and those loans that have been placed on non-accrual status. Non-performing loans totaled $4.0 million at March 31, 2018, compared to $5.2 million at December 31, 2017, a decrease of $1.2 million or 22.5%. The decrease in non-performing loans for the first three months of 2018 is primarily due to a charge-off totaling $526 thousand for two related commercial business loans, a charge-off of $119 thousand for a commercial real estate loan, and the removal of nine residential real estate loans. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans was 0.65% at March 31, 2018, compared to 0.84% at December 31, 2017. The ratio of non-performing loans to total assets was 0.43% at March 31, 2018, compared to 0.56% at December 31, 2017. At March 31,September 30, 2018, all non-performing loans are also accounted for on a non-accrual basis, except for twosix residential real estate loans totaling $51$885 thousand and one home equity loan totaling $50 thousand that remained accruing and more than 90 days past due.

 

Loans internally classified as substandard totaled $4.7 million at March 31, 2018, compared to $5.9 million at December 31, 2017, a decrease of $1.2 million or 20.5%. The decrease in non-performingBancorp's nonperforming loans for the first three months of 2018 is primarilyare loans that are more than 90 days past due to a charge-off totaling $526 thousand for two related commercial businessand those loans a charge-off of $119 thousand for a commercial real estate loan, an upgrade of a $450 thousand commercial business loanthat have been placed on non-accrual status and the removal of nine residential real estate loans. are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited)    
Loan Segment September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
Residential real estate $4,746  $3,734 
Home equity  378   352 
Commercial real estate  768   332 
Construction and land development  -   133 
Multifamily  -   - 
Farmland  -   - 
Commercial business  514   672 
Consumer  -   - 
Government  -   - 
Total $6,406  $5,223 
Nonperforming loans to total loans  0.86%  0.84%
Nonperforming loans to total assets  0.60%  0.56%

Substandard loans include non-performing loans and potential problem loans, where information about possible credit issues or other conditions causes management to question the ability of such borrowers to comply with loan covenants or repayment terms. No loans were internally classified as doubtful or loss at March 31,September 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017.

The Bancorp's substandard loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited)    
Loan Segment September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
Residential real estate $4,350  $3,732 
Home equity  432   350 
Commercial real estate  1,871   512 
Construction and land development  -   134 
Multifamily  -   - 
Farmland  -   - 
Commercial business  780   1,174 
Consumer  -   - 
Government  -   - 
Total $7,433  $5,902 

In addition to identifying and monitoring non-performing and other classified loans, management maintains a list of watchspecial mention loans. WatchSpecial mention loans represent loans management is closely monitoring due to one or more factors that may cause the loan to become classified as substandard. Watch

The Bancorp's special mention loans totaled $12.4 million at March 31, 2018, compared to $11.7 million at December 31, 2017, an increase of $753 thousand or 6.4%. The increase in watch loans is primarily due to the addition of two related commercial real estate loans totaling $1.6 million, five related commercial business loans totaling $712 thousand, and four related commercial business loans totaling $626 thousand and one commercial business loan for $430 thousand offset by the payoff of one commercial real estate loan for $2.3 million.are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited)    
Loan Segment September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
Residential real estate $4,685  $4,130 
Home equity  544   233 
Commercial real estate  5,972   6,758 
Construction and land development  -   - 
Multifamily  154   168 
Farmland  -   - 
Commercial business  3,144   394 
Consumer  20   - 
Government  -   - 
Total $14,519  $11,683 

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a borrower will be unable to pay all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. At March 31, 2018, impaired loans totaled $2.0 million, compared to $2.5 million at December 31, 2017, a decrease of $490 thousand or 19.4%. The decrease in impaired loans for the first three months of 2018 is primarily due to a charge-off totaling $526 thousand for two commercial business loans and a charge-off of $119 thousand for a commercial real estate loan. The March 31, 2018 impaired loan balances consist of four commercial real estate loans, four commercial business loans, and one construction and land development loan, all of which total $690 thousand that are secured by business assets and real estate, and are personally guaranteed by the owners of the businesses. In addition, 66 Investor Owned Residential Real Estate and purchased credit impaired loans totaling $1.3 million have also been classified as impaired. At March 31, 2018 the ALL contained $59 thousand in specific reserves for impaired loans, compared to $704 thousand at December 31, 2017. There were no other loans considered for impairment as of March 31, 2018. Typically, management does not individually classify smaller-balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgages or consumer loans, as impaired, unless they are troubled debt restructurings.

 

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Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date. Purchased loans with evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination are considered purchased credit impaired loans. Expected future cash flows at the purchase date in excess of the fair value of loans are recorded as interest income over the life of the loans if the timing and amount of the future cash flows is reasonably estimable (“accretable yield”). The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the non-accretable difference and represents probable losses in the portfolio. In determining the acquisition date fair value of purchased credit impaired loans, and in subsequent accounting, the Bancorp aggregates these purchased loans into pools of loans by common risk characteristics, such as credit risk rating and loan type. Subsequent to the purchase date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the purchase date are recognized as interest income prospectively. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows will generally result in a provision for loan losses. At March 31, 2018,

The Bancorp's impaired loans, including purchased credit impaired loans, with unpaid principal balances totaled $2.4 million with a recorded investment of $712 thousand.are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited)    
Loan Segment September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
Residential real estate $1,631  $1,152 
Home equity  270   - 
Commercial real estate  3,409   512 
Construction and land development  -   134 
Multifamily  -   - 
Farmland  -   - 
Commercial business  1,909   724 
Consumer  -   - 
Government  -   - 
Total $7,219  $2,522 

 

At March 31, 2018,times, the Bancorp classified nine loans totaling $717 thousand as troubled debt restructurings, which involves modifyingwill modify the terms of a loan to forego a portion of interest or principal or reducingreduce the interest rate on the loan to a rate materially less than market rates, or materially extendingextend the maturity date of a loan. The Bancorp’sloan as part of a troubled debt restructurings include four residential real estate loans in the amount of $417 thousand, one commercial business loan in the amount of $180 thousand for which a reduction in interest rate and change in amortization was granted with no change to the maturity date, two home equity loans in the amount of $69 thousand for which an extension of amortization and reduction in rate was granted, and two accruing commercial business loans totaling $51 thousand for which a reduction in principal payments was granted.restructuring. The valuation basis for the Bancorp’s troubled debt restructurings is based on the present value of expected future cash flows; unless consistent cash flows are not present, then the fair value of the collateral securing the loan is the basis for valuation.

 

The Bancorp's troubled debt restructured loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited)    
Loan Segment September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
Residential real estate $412  $303 
Home equity  147   - 
Commercial real estate  1,103   181 
Construction and land development  -   - 
Multifamily  -   - 
Farmland  -   - 
Commercial business  394   51 
Consumer  -   - 
Government  -   - 
Total $2,056  $535 

The increase in the troubled debt restructure loans reflected in the table above for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was the result of a $1.1 million commercial relationship as well as a $129 thousand commercial business loan which were modified as part of a troubled debt restructure or renewed with cash flow difficulties. These restructurings along with seven residential real estate and home equity restructurings all contributed to the increase in impaired loans. The $1.1 million relationship was classified as substandard and remains in accrual status.

The increase in the nonperforming, substandard, special mention, and impaired loans reflected in the tables above for the nine months ending September 30, 2018, are the result of the completion of the acquisition of First Personal as well as two large commercial relationships and one commercial customer which were all not related to the acquisition. One $531 thousand commercial real estate loan and First Personal loans totaling $761 thousand contributed to the September 30, 2018 increase in nonperforming loans. One large $1.1 million commercial relationship, one $531 thousand commercial real estate loan and First Personal loans totaling $761 thousand contributed to the September 30, 2018 increase in substandard loans. One $2.1 million commercial relationship and First Personal loans totaling $4.1 million contributed to the September 30, 2018 increase in watch loans, which was offset by the payoff of one $2.3 million commercial real estate loan. One large $1.1 million commercial relationship, one $531 thousand commercial real estate loan, and First Personal purchased credit impaired loans totaling $4.0 million contributed to the September 30, 2018 increase in impaired loans.

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At March 31,September 30, 2018, management is of the opinion that there are no loans, except certain of those discussed above, where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms and which will imminently result in such loans being classified as past due, non-accrual or a troubled debt restructure. Management does not presently anticipate that any of the non-performing loans or classified loans would materially affect future operations, liquidity or capital resources.

 

ForThe allowance for loan losses (ALL) is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the three months ended March 31, 2018, $341 thousand in provisions to the ALL were required, compared to $234 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $107 thousand or 45.7%. The ALL provision for the current three month period is primarily a result of overall loan portfolio growth. For the three months ended March 31, 2018,losses, and decreased by charge-offs net of recoveries. A loan is charged-off against the allowance by management as a loss when deemed uncollectible, although collection efforts continue and future recoveries totaled $726 thousand, comparedmay occur. The determination of the amounts of the ALL and provisions for loan losses is based on management’s current judgments about the credit quality of the loan portfolio with consideration given to charge-offs, netall known relevant internal and external factors that affect loan collectability as of recoveriesthe reporting date. The appropriateness of $1.1 millionthe current period provision and the overall adequacy of the ALL are determined through a disciplined and consistently applied quarterly process that reviews the Bancorp’s current credit risk within the loan portfolio and identifies the required allowance for loan losses given the current risk estimates.

The Bancorp's provision for loan losses for the threenine months ended March 31, 2017. are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands) 

  (unaudited)    
Loan Segment September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
 
Residential real estate $143  $370 
Home equity  51   (157)
Commercial real estate  210   (195)
Construction and land development  (39)  (47)
Multifamily  (165)  (31)
Farmland  3   - 
Commercial business  439   44 
Consumer  316   738 
Government  (8)  - 
Total $950  $722 

The net loan charge-offsBancorp's charge-off and recovery information for the first quarter of 2018 were comprised of $87 thousand in residential real estate and home equity loans, $4 thousand in consumer loans, $516 thousand in commercial business loans, and $119 thousand in commercial real estate. nine months ended is summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) 
  As of September 30, 2018 
Loan Segment Charge-off  Recoveries  Net Charge-offs 
Residential real estate $(136) $-  $(136)
Home equity  (24)  -   (24)
Commercial real estate  (119)  24   (95)
Construction and land development  -   -   - 
Multifamily  -   -   - 
Farmland  -   -   - 
Commercial business  (529)  125   (404)
Consumer  (41)  17   (24)
Government  -   -   - 
Total $(849) $166  $(683)

The ALL provisions take into consideration management’s current judgments about the credit quality of the loan portfolio, loan portfolio balances, changes in the portfolio mix and local economic conditions. In determining the provision for loan losses for the current period, management has considered risks associated with the local economy, changes in loan balances and mix, and asset quality.

 

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The ALL-to-totalBancorp's allowance to total loans was 1.14% at March 31, 2018, compared to 1.21% at December 31, 2017. and non-performing loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited)    
  September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
       
Allowance for loan losses $7,749  $7,482 
Total loans $742,232  $620,211 
Non-performing loans $6,406  $5,223 
ALL-to-total loans  1.04%  1.21%
ALL-to-non-performing loans (coverage ratio)  121.0%  143.3%

The ALL-to-non-performing loans (coverage ratio) was 175.4% at March 31, 2018, compared to 143.3% at December 31, 2017. The March 31,September 30, 2018 balance in the ALL account of $7.1 million is considered adequate by management after evaluation of the loan portfolio, past experience and current economic and market conditions. While management may periodically allocate portions of the allowance for specific problem loans, the whole allowance is available for any loan charge offs that occur. The allocation of the ALL reflects performance and growth trends within the various loan categories, as well as consideration of the facts and circumstances that affect the repayment of individual loans, and loans which have been pooled as of the evaluation date, with particular attention given to non-performing loans and loans which have been classified as substandard, doubtful or loss. Management has allocated reserves to both performing and non-performing loans based on current information available.

 

At March 31,September 30, 2018, foreclosed real estate totaled $1.4$2.1 million, which was comprised of thirteentwenty-seven properties, compared to $1.7 million and sixteennineteen properties at December 31, 2017. The decreaseincrease in foreclosed real estate is the result of the saleaddition of properties.$1.2 million, which was comprised of twenty properties, from the acquisition of First Personal. Net gains from the sale of foreclosed real estate totaled $32$154 thousand for the threenine months ended March 31, 2018, and were the result of proceeds received from the sale of foreclosed properties.September 30, 2018. At the end of MarchSeptember 2018 all of the Bancorp’s foreclosed real estate is located within its primary market area.

area, which has been expanded into the Cook County, Illinois and Chicagoland metropolitan area with the acquisition of First Personal.

 

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The primary objective of the Bancorp’s investment portfolio is to provide for the liquidity needs of the Bancorp and to contribute to profitability by providing a stable flow of dependable earnings. Funds are generally invested in federal funds, interest bearing balances in other financial institutions, U.S. government securities, federal agency obligations, obligations of state and local municipalities and corporate securities. The securities portfolio, all of which is designated as available-for-sale, totaled $241.5$238.1 million at March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to $244.5 million at December 31, 2017, a decrease of $3.0$6.4 million (1.2%(2.6%). The decrease in the securities portfolio during the year is a result of market value adjustments for unrealized losses.losses and the reallocation of $5.0 million of funds to support loan growth. At March 31,September 30, 2018, the securities portfolio represented 27.3%23.9% of interest-earning assets and 25.7%22.2% of total assets compared to 28.1% of interest-earning assets and 26.4% of total assets at December 31, 2017.

 

The Bancorp’s end-of-period investment portfolio and other short-term investments and stock balances were as follows:

 

 March 31,    September 30,     
 2018 December 31,  2018 December 31, 
(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) 2017  (unaudited) 2017 
 Balance % Securities Balance % Securities  Balance % Securities Balance % Securities 
                  
Money market fund $924   0.4% $476   0.2% $2,018   0.8% $476   0.2%
U.S. government sponsored entities  5,838   2.4%  3,890   1.6%  9,768   4.1%  3,890   1.6%
Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities  139,169   57.6%  132,938   54.4%  132,670   55.7%  132,938   54.4%
Municipal securities  92,085   38.1%  103,747   42.4%  91,416   38.4%  103,747   42.4%
Collateralized debt obligations  3,455   1.5%  3,439   1.4%  2,199   1.0%  3,439   1.4%
Total securities available-for-sale $241,471   100.0% $244,490   100.0% $238,071   100.0% $244,490   100.0%

 

 March 31,      September 30,       
 2018 December 31, YTD  2018 December 31, YTD 
(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) 2017 Change  (unaudited) 2017 Change 
 Balance Balance $ %  Balance Balance $ % 
                  
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions $10,361  $139  $10,222   7354.0% $2,576  $139  $2,437   1753.2%
Fed funds sold  254   357   (103)  -28.9%  1,398   357   1,041   291.6%
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  1,526   1,676  $(150)  -8.9%  3,754   1,676   2,078   124.0%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,000   3,000   -   0.0%  3,236   3,000   236   7.9%

 

The net increase in interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions, is primarily the result of the seasonality of municipality deposit accounts and an increase in customer certificates of deposit. The net decreasedeposit, and in fed funds sold is primarily the result of timing of liquidity needs. The increase in Federal Home Loan Bank stock corresponds to stock ownership requirements based on borrowing needs. The increase in certificate of deposits in other financial institutions is the result of First Personal merger.

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Deposits are a fundamental and cost-effective source of funds for lending and other investment purposes. The Bancorp offers a variety of products designed to attract and retain customers, with the primary focus on building and expanding relationships.

 

The Bancorp’s end-of-period deposit portfolio balances were as follows:

 

 March 31,        September 30,       
 2018 December 31, YTD  2018 December 31, YTD 
(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) 2017 Change  (unaudited) 2017 Change 
 Balance Balance $ %  Balance Balance $ % 
                  
Checking $297,413  $309,023  $(11,610)  -3.8% $339,176  $309,023  $30,153   9.8%
Savings  134,779   129,702   5,077   3.9%  161,357   129,702   31,655   24.4%
Money market  168,458   170,359   (1,901)  -1.1%  148,227   170,359   (22,132)  -13.0%
Certificates of deposit  194,723   183,920   10,803   5.9%  253,996   183,920   70,076   38.1%
Total deposits $795,373  $793,004  $2,369   0.3% $902,756  $793,004  $109,752   13.8%

 

The overall increase in total deposits is a result of management’s sales efforts along with current customer preferencesthe acquisition of First Personal. When adjusted for short-term, liquid investment alternatives.the First Personal acquisition, overall deposits decreased during the period ended September 30, 2018. This decrease reflects the cyclical nature and timing of municipality money market deposits.

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The Bancorp’s borrowed funds are primarily used to fund asset growth not supported by deposit generation. The Bancorp’s end-of-period borrowing balances were as follows:

 

 March 31,      September 30,       
 2018 December 31, YTD  2018 December 31, YTD 
(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) 2017 Change  (unaudited) 2017 Change 
 Balance Balance $ %  Balance Balance $ % 
                  
Repurchase agreements $13,396  $11,300  $2,096   18.5% $12,585  $11,300  $1,285   11.4%
Borrowed funds  30,360   20,881   9,479   45.4%  48,314   20,881   27,433   131.4%
Total borrowed funds $43,756  $32,181  $11,575   36.0% $60,899  $32,181  $28,718   89.2%

 

Repurchase agreements increased as part of normal account fluctuations within that product line. Borrowed funds increased as FHLB advances were utilized for funding purposes.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

For the Bancorp, liquidity management refers to the ability to generate sufficient cash to fund current loan demand, meet deposit withdrawals, and pay dividends and operating expenses. Because profit and liquidity are often conflicting objectives, management attempts to maximize the Bank’s net interest margin by making adequate, but not excessive, liquidity provisions. Furthermore, funds are managed so that future profits will not be significantly impacted as funding costs increase.

 

Changes in the liquidity position result from operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flows from operating activities are generally the cash effects of transactions and other events that enter into the determination of net income. The primary investing activities include loan originations, loan repayments, investments in interest bearing balances in other financial institutions, and the purchase, sale, and maturity of investment securities. Financing activities focus almost entirely on the generation of customer deposits. In addition, the Bancorp utilizes borrowings (i.e., repurchase agreements, FHLB advances and federal funds purchased) as a source of funds.

 

During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, cash and cash equivalents increased by $9.4$2.9 million compared to a $29.3$31.0 million decrease for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The primary sources of cash and cash equivalents were sales of loans originated for sale, proceeds from maturities, pay downs, calls, and sales of available-for-sale securities, proceeds from FHLB advances, and borrowed funds.additional borrowings. The primary uses of cash and cash equivalents were loan originations, the purchase of securities, loan originations, and the repayment of FHLB advances. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $3.0$2.3 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to cash provided of $3.7$9.1 million for the threenine month period ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The decrease in cash from operating activities was primarily a result of an increase in originationloans originated for sale offset by the sale of loans originated for sale.sale and accrued expenses and other liabilities. Cash outflows from investing activities totaled $6.7$10.4 million for the current period, compared to cash outflows of $16.8$33.0 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. Cash outflows from investing activities for the current threenine months were primarily related to the origination of loans receivable and purchases of securities, offset by the sale and maturities for securities available-for-sale, and pay downscash used for the acquisition of securities.First Personal. Net cash inflows from financing activities totaled $13.1$11.0 million during the current period compared to net cash outflows of $16.2$7.1 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The net cash inflows from financing activities waswere primarily a result of proceeds from FHLB advances.advances and increased borrowing. On a cash basis, the Bancorp paid dividends on common stock of $833 thousand$2.5 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and $800 thousand$2.4 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2017.

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At March 31,September 30, 2018, outstanding commitments to fund loans totaled $140.4$185.3 million. Approximately 55.4%51.4% of the commitments were at variable rates. Standby letters of credit, which are conditional commitments issued by the Bancorp to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party, totaled $8.7$10.2 million at March 31,September 30, 2018. Management believes that the Bancorp has sufficient cash flow and borrowing capacity to fund all outstanding commitments and letters of credit, while maintaining proper levels of liquidity.

 

Management strongly believes that maintaining a high level of capital enhances safety and soundness. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, stockholders' equity decreasedincreased by $2.3$4.4 million (2.4%(4.8%). During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, stockholders’ equity was primarily increased by net income of $2.6 million.$6.7 million and the issuance of 161,875 shares for $6.9 million as part of the acquisition of First Personal. Decreasing stockholders’ equity was the declaration of $833 thousand$2.6 million in cash dividends and a decrease to net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale of $4.0$6.7 million. On April 24, 2014 the Bancorp’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 50,000 shares of the Bancorp’s outstanding common stock, from time to time and subject to market conditions, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The stock repurchase program does not expire and is only limited by the number of shares that can be purchased. The stock repurchase program will be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. No shares were repurchased under the program during the first threenine months of 2018 or 2017. During 2018, 7,700 restricted stock shares vested under the program outlined in Note 10 of the financial statements, of which 1,658 of these shares were withheld in the form of a net surrender to cover the withholding tax obligations of the vesting employees. The repurchase of these surrendered shares is considered outside of the scope of the formal stock repurchase program.

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The Bancorp is subject to risk-based capital guidelines adopted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the FRB), and the Bank is subject to risk-based capital guidelines adopted by the FDIC. As applied to the Bancorp and the Bank, the FRB and FDIC capital requirements are substantially the same. These regulations divide capital into multiple tiers. The first tier (Common Equity Tier 1 Capital) includes common shareholders’ equity, after deductions for various items including goodwill and certain other intangible assets, and after certain other adjustments. Common Equity Tier 1 Capital also includes accumulated other comprehensive income (for organizations that do not make opt-out elections). The next tier (Tier 1 Capital) is comprised of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital plus other qualifying capital instruments such as perpetual noncumulative preferred stock and junior subordinated debt issued to trusts, and other adjustments. The third tier (Tier 2 Capital) includes instruments such as subordinated debt that have a minimum original maturity of at least five years and are subordinated to the claims of depositors and general creditors, total capital minority interest not included in Tier 1 Capital, and limited amounts of the allowance for loan losses, less applicable regulatory adjustments and deductions. The Bancorp and the Bank are required to maintain a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio of 4.5%, a Tier 1 Capital ratio of 6%, and a Total Capital ratio (comprised of Tier 1 Capital plus Tier 2 Capital) of 8%. In addition, the capital regulations provide for a minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets) of 4%.

 

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 required the FRB to set minimum capital levels for bank holding companies that are as stringent as those required for insured depository subsidiaries. However, under the FRB’s “Small Bank Holding Company” exemption from consolidated bank holding company capital requirements, bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with less than $1$3 billion in consolidated assets, such as the Bancorp, are exempt from consolidated regulatory capital requirements, unless the FRB determines otherwise in particular cases. The Bancorp would have approximately $1.1 billion of total assets when factoring in the acquisition of First Personal based on estimated total assets at closing.

 

During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, the Bancorp’s and Bank’s regulatory capital ratios continued to be negatively impacted by regulatory requirements regarding collateralized debt obligations. The regulatory requirements state that for collateralized debt obligations that have been downgraded below investment grade by the rating agencies, increased risk based asset weightings are required. The Bancorp currently holds four pooled trust preferred securities with a cost basis of $4.8$3.5 million. Three of theseThese investments currently have ratings that are below investment grade. As a result, approximately $19.4$18.9 million of risk-based assets are generated by the trust preferred securities in the Bancorp’s and Bank’s total risk based capital calculation.

 

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The following table shows that, at March 31,September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Bancorp’s capital exceeded all applicable regulatory capital requirements. The dollar amounts are in millions.

 

(Dollars in millions)         Minimum Required To Be         Minimum Required To Be
     Minimum Required For Well Capitalized Under Prompt     Minimum Required For Well Capitalized Under Prompt
 Actual Capital Adequacy Purposes Corrective Action Regulations Actual Capital Adequacy Purposes Corrective Action Regulations
At March 31, 2018 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
At September 30, 2018 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $90.3   13.3% $30.5   4.5% N/A N/A $89.1   11.3% $35.6   4.5% N/A N/A
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $90.3   13.3% $40.7   6.0% N/A N/A $89.1   11.3% $47.5   6.0% N/A N/A
Total capital to risk-weighted assets $97.4   14.4% $54.2   8.0% N/A N/A $96.8   12.2% $63.3   8.0% N/A N/A
Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets $90.3   9.7% $39.6   4.0% N/A N/A $89.1   8.6% $41.3   4.0% N/A N/A

 

(Dollars in millions)             Minimum Required To Be
        Minimum Required For  Well Capitalized Under Prompt
  Actual  Capital Adequacy Purposes  Corrective Action Regulations
At December 31, 2017 Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount Ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $88.4   12.9% $30.9   4.5% N/A N/A
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $88.4   12.9% $41.2   6.0% N/A N/A
Total capital to risk-weighted assets $96.0   14.0% $55.0   8.0% N/A N/A
Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets $88.4   9.6% $36.8   4.0% N/A N/A

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In addition, the following table shows that, at March 31,September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Bank’s capital exceeded all applicable regulatory capital requirements. The dollar amounts are in millions.

 

(Dollars in millions)         Minimum Required To Be          Minimum Required To Be 
     Minimum Required For Well Capitalized Under Prompt      Minimum Required For Well Capitalized Under Prompt 
 Actual Capital Adequacy Purposes Corrective Action Regulations  Actual Capital Adequacy Purposes Corrective Action Regulations 
At March 31, 2018 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio 
At September 30, 2018 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio 
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $88.1   13.0% $30.5   4.5% $44.0   6.5% $86.3   10.9% $35.6   4.5% $51.4   6.5%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $88.1   13.0% $40.7   6.0% $54.2   8.0% $86.3   10.9% $47.5   6.0% $63.3   8.0%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets $95.2   14.0% $54.2   8.0% $67.8   10.0% $94.1   11.9% $63.3   8.0% $79.1   10.0%
Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets $88.1   9.5% $39.6   4.0% $49.5   5.0% $86.3   8.4% $41.0   4.0% $51.3   5.0%

 

(Dollars in millions)             Minimum Required To Be 
        Minimum Required For  Well Capitalized Under Prompt 
  Actual  Capital Adequacy Purposes  Corrective Action Regulations 
At December 31, 2017 Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $86.3   12.6% $30.9   4.5% $44.6   6.5%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $86.3   12.6% $41.2   6.0% $54.9   8.0%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets $93.8   13.7% $54.9   8.0% $68.7   10.0%
Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets $86.3   9.4% $36.7   4.0% $45.8   5.0%

 

The Bancorp’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders is primarily dependent upon the Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Bancorp. Under Indiana law, the Bank may pay dividends from its undivided profits (generally, earnings less losses, bad debts, taxes and other operating expenses) as is considered expedient by the Bank’s Board of Directors. However, the Bank must obtain the approval of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) if the total of all dividends declared by the Bank during the current year, including the proposed dividend, would exceed the sum of retained net income for the year to date plus its retained net income for the previous two years. For this purpose, “retained net income,” means net income as calculated for call report purposes, less all dividends declared for the applicable period. An exemption from DFI approval would require that the Bank have been assigned a composite uniform financial institutions rating of 1 or 2 as a result of the most recent federal or state examination; the proposed dividend would not result in a Tier 1 leverage ratio below 7.5%; and that the Bank not be subject to any corrective action, supervisory order, supervisory agreement, or board approved operating agreement. The aggregate amount of dividends that may be declared by the Bank in 2018, without the need for qualifying for an exemption or prior DFI approval, is $10.2 million plus 2018 net profits. Moreover, the FDIC and the Federal Reserve Board may prohibit the payment of dividends if it determines that the payment of dividends would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice in light of the financial condition of the Bank. On February 16,August 31, 2018 the Board of Directors of the Bancorp declared a firstthird quarter dividend of $0.29$0.30 per share. The Bancorp’s firstthird quarter dividend was paid to shareholders on April 6,October 9, 2018.

 

Results of Operations - Comparison of the Quarter Ended March 31,September 30, 2018 to the Quarter Ended March 31,September 30, 2017

 

For the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, the Bancorp reported net income of $2.6$1.6 million, compared to net income of $2.3$2.2 million for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017, an increasea decrease of $263$623 thousand (11.4%(27.7%). For the quarter, the ROA was 1.10%0.62%, compared to 1.02%0.98% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The ROE was 11.20%6.70% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to 10.73%9.82% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017.

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Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018 was $7.8$9.0 million, an increase of $320 thousand (4.3%$1.2 million (16.0%), compared to $7.5$7.8 million for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets was 3.99%4.26% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to 3.84%3.94% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The weighted-average cost of funds for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018 was 0.43%0.56% compared to 0.28%0.32% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The impact of the 3.99%4.26% return on interest earning assets and the 0.43%0.56% cost of funds resulted in an interest rate spread of 3.56%3.69% for the current quarter, which wasan increase from the same3.61% spread for the three monthsquarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The net interest margin on earning assets was 3.58%3.72% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and March 31,3.63% for the three months ended September 30, 2017. On a tax equivalent basis, the Bancorp’s net interest margin was 3.80%3.92% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to 3.82%3.86% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. Comparing the net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis more accurately compares the returns on tax-exempt loans and securities to those on taxable interest-earning assets.

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Information relating to the average consolidated balance sheet and the yield on average earning assets and cost of average liabilities for the periods indicated are in the following table. Dividing the related interest, on an annualized basis, by the average balance of assets or liabilities drives the disclosed rates. Average balances are derived from daily balances.

Quarter-to-Date                  
(Dollars in thousands) Average Balances, Interest, and Rates 
  September 30, 2018  September 30, 2017 
  Average
Balance
  Interest  Rate (%)  Average
Balance
  Interest  Rate (%) 
ASSETS                        
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions $6,502  $38   2.34  $1,696  $9   2.12 
Federal funds sold  1,104   11   3.99   1,480   3   0.81 
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  3,570   25   2.80   1,657   6   1.45 
Securities available-for-sale  236,629   1,674   2.83   241,697   1,553   2.57 
Loans receivable  719,654   8,552   4.75   606,709   6,828   4.50 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,177   35   4.41   3,000   32   4.27 
Total interest earning assets  970,636  $10,335   4.26   856,239  $8,431   3.94 
Cash and non-interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions  10,348           12,869         
Allowance for loan losses  (7,542)          (7,062)        
Other noninterest bearing assets  68,849           53,385         
Total assets $1,042,291          $915,431         
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                        
Total deposits $883,405  $1,018   0.46  $770,938  $518   0.27 
Repurchase agreements  12,615   47   1.49   13,379   31   0.93 
Borrowed funds  38,624   254   2.63   30,162   110   1.46 
Total interest bearing liabilities  934,644  $1,319   0.56   814,479  $659   0.32 
Other noninterest bearing liabilities  10,626           9,369         
Total liabilities  945,270           823,848         
Total stockholders' equity  97,021           91,583         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,042,291          $915,431         
                         
Return on average assets  0.62%          0.98%        
Return on average equity  6.70%          9.82%        
Net interest margin (average earning assets)  3.72% $9,016       3.63% $7,772     

 

(Dollars in thousands) Average Balances, Interest, and Rates 
  March 31, 2018  March 31, 2017 
  Average
Balance
  Interest  Rate (%)  Average
Balance
  Interest  Rate (%) 
ASSETS                  
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions $2,396  $10   1.67  $9,982  $20   0.80 
Federal funds sold  467   1   0.86   531   -   - 
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  1,636   6   1.47   885   2   0.90 
Securities available-for-sale  241,081   1,671   2.77   234,661   1,585   2.70 
Loans receivable  626,894   6,994   4.46   591,595   6,439   4.35 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,000   51   6.80   3,000   32   4.27 
Total interest bearing assets  875,474  $8,733   3.99   840,654  $8,078   3.84 
Cash and non-interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions  13,360           11,940         
Allowance for loan losses  (7,468)          (7,644)        
Other noninterest bearing assets  53,643           53,978         
Total assets $935,009          $898,928         
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                        
Total deposits $782,382  $675   0.35  $768,018  $459   0.24 
Repurchase agreements  11,162   32   1.15   12,426   21   0.68 
Borrowed funds  40,764   191   1.87   24,257   83   1.37 
Total interest bearing liabilities  834,308  $898   0.43   804,701  $563   0.28 
Other noninterest bearing liabilities  9,288           8,589         
Total liabilities  843,596           813,290         
Total stockholders' equity  91,413           85,638         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $935,009          $898,928         

The increase in yieldsinterest income for interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions was the result of higher average balances and certificates of depositshigher average short term rates for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in other financial institutionsinterest income for federal funds sold was primarily the result of higher average rates received from increased in short term rates for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The increase in yieldsinterest income for certificates of deposit in other financial institutions was the result of higher average balances and higher average rates received in short term rates for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in interest income for securities available-for-sale andwas primarily the result of higher average rates received in rates for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in interest income for loans receivable was the result of higher average balances and higher weighted average rates for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The increase in the costinterest expense of total deposits and borrowed funds was the result of higher average balances and higher weighted average rates for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The increase in the cost ofinterest expense for repurchase agreements was the result of higher weighted average rates for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2017.

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The following table shows the change in noninterest income for the quarter ending March 31,September 30, 2018, and March 31,September 30, 2017.

 Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended     
(Dollars in thousands) March 31, Three Months Ended  September 30,  Three Months Ended 
 2018 2017 $ Change % Change  2018 2017 $ Change % Change 
Noninterest income:                                
Fees and service charges $892  $740  $152   20.5% $991  $843  $148   17.6%
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net  451   412   39   9.5%
Wealth management operations  414   459   (45)  -9.8%
Gain on sale of securities, net  758   293   465   158.7%  151   213   (62)  -29.1%
Wealth management operations  415   410   5   1.2%
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net  211   200   11   5.5%
Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance  108   115   (7)  -6.1%  130   119   11   9.2%
Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net  32   -   32   0.0%  54   2   52   2600.0%
Other  33   27   6   22.2%  32   27   5   18.5%
Total noninterest income  2,449   1,785   664   37.2% $2,223  $2,075  $148   7.1%

 

The increase in fees and service charges is the result of the Bancorp’s continued focus on maintaining competitive fees within its market place.place, as well the acquisition of First Personal. The increase in gains on sale of loans is a result of overall increase in loan origination volume. Current market conditions provided opportunities to maintain securities cash flows, while recognizing gains from the sales of securities. The increase in gain on sale of foreclosed real estate is the result of normal course of business sales from other real estate owned. The increase in other noninterest income is primarily driven by rental income from other real estate owned properties.

 

The following table shows the change in noninterest expense for the quarter ending March 31,September 30, 2018, and March 31,September 30, 2017.

 

  Three Months Ended    
(Dollars in thousands) March 31,  Three Months Ended 
  2018  2017  $ Change  % Change 
Noninterest expense:                
Compensation and benefits  3,860   3,613   247   6.8 
Occupancy and equipment  853   882   (29)  -3.3 
Data processing  361   368   (7)  -1.9 
Marketing  134   135   (1)  -0.7 
Federal deposit insurance premiums  84   77   7   9.1 
Other  1,675   1,225   450   36.7 
Total noninterest expense  6,967   6,300   667   10.6 

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  Three Months Ended       
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,  Three Months Ended 
  2018  2017  $ Change  % Change 
Noninterest expense:                
Compensation and benefits $4,669  $4,094  $575   14.0%
Data processing  1,012   364   648   178.0%
Occupancy and equipment  829   845   (16)  -1.9%
Marketing  223   135   88   65.2%
Federal deposit insurance premiums  91   84   7   8.3%
Other  2,233   1,403   830   59.2%
Total noninterest expense $9,057  $6,925  $2,132   30.8%

 

The increase in compensation and benefits is primarily the result of aincreased compensation in the amount of approximately $200 thousand that resulted from the acquisition of First Personal. Additional increases to compensation and benefits can be attributed to management’s continued focus on talent management and retention. The decreaseincrease in occupancy and equipmentdata processing expense is primarily the result of lower building operating expenses.data conversion expenses of approximately $600 thousand related to the acquisition of First Personal as well as increased utilization of systems. The increase in marketing expenses is primarily related to the acquisition of First Personal as well as regular advertising initiatives. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily related to the increase of approximately $520 thousand that resulted from the acquisition of First Personal, as well as generally higher costs related to foreclosure and collection expense, seminars and education, higher third party costs, and a shared loss of $125 thousand from the operation of its wholly-owned subsidiaries NWIN Risk Management, Inc. (a captive insurance subsidiary).costs. The Bancorp’s efficiency ratio was 67.75%80.6% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to 67.74%70.3% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017. Despite higher operating expenses forThe increased ratio is related primarily to the quarter, increasesincrease in net interest income and noninterest income were sufficient to offset operating expenses.expense. The efficiency ratio is determined by dividing total noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income and total noninterest income for the period. The acquisition of First Personal is discussed in Note 3 of the financial statements.

 

Income tax expenses for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018 totaled $415$245 thousand, compared to income tax expense of $468$509 thousand for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017, a decrease of $53$264 thousand (11.3%(51.9%). The combined effective federal and state tax rates for the Bancorp was 13.9%13.1% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2018, compared to 16.9%18.5% for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2017. The Bancorp’s lower current quarter effective tax rate is primarily a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that, among other changes, reduces the corporate federal income tax rate from 34% to 21% and was effective January 1, 2018.

Results of Operations - Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Bancorp reported net income of $6.7 million, compared to net income of $7.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $378 thousand (5.3%). For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the ROA was 0.92%, compared to 1.04% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The ROE was 9.56% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to 10.54% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

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Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $24.7 million, an increase of $1.8 million (7.8%), compared to $22.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets was 4.11% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to 3.89% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The weighted-average cost of funds for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was 0.51% compared to 0.30% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The impact of the 4.11% return on interest earning assets and the 0.51% cost of funds resulted in an interest rate spread of 3.60% for the current nine months, which is a decrease from the spread of 3.59% as of September 30, 2017. The net interest margin on earning assets was 3.62% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 3.60% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. On a tax equivalent basis, the Bancorp’s net interest margin was 3.81% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to 3.79% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Comparing the net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis more accurately compares the returns on tax-exempt loans and securities to those on taxable interest-earning assets.

Information relating to the average consolidated balance sheet and the yield on average earning assets and cost of average liabilities for the periods indicated are in the following table. Dividing the related interest, on an annualized basis, by the average balance of assets or liabilities drives the disclosed rates. Average balances are derived from daily balances.

Year-to-Date                  
(Dollars in thousands) Average Balances, Interest, and Rates 
  September 30, 2018  September 30, 2017 
  Average
Balance
  Interest  Rate (%)  Average
Balance
  Interest  Rate (%) 
ASSETS                        
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions $4,203  $66   2.09  $4,733  $32   0.90 
Federal funds sold  1,055   30   3.79   1,101   5   0.61 
Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions  2,251   38   2.25   1,194   12   1.34 
Securities available-for-sale  239,020   5,010   2.79   238,442   4,706   2.63 
Loans receivable  661,300   22,803   4.60   600,650   19,931   4.42 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  3,063   117   5.09   3,000   95   4.22 
Total interest earning assets  910,892  $28,064   4.11   852,120  $24,781   3.89 
Cash and non-interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions  10,354           11,888         
Allowance for loan losses  (7,415)          (7,273)        
Other noninterest bearing assets  58,732           53,642         
Total assets $972,563          $907,377         
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                        
Total deposits $816,880  $2,531   0.41  $770,090  $1,475   0.26 
Repurchase agreements  12,374   124   1.34   13,385   80   0.80 
Borrowed funds  40,225   682   2.26   26,221   281   1.43 
Total interest bearing liabilities  869,479  $3,337   0.51   809,696  $1,836   0.30 
Other noninterest bearing liabilities  9,676           8,211         
Total liabilities  879,155           817,907         
Total stockholders' equity  93,408           89,470         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $972,563          $907,377         
                         
                         
Return on average assets  0.92%          1.04%        
Return on average equity  9.56%          10.54%        
Net interest margin (average earning assets)  3.62% $24,727       3.60% $22,945    

The increase in interest income for interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions and federal funds sold was primarily the result of higher average rates received from increases in short term rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in interest income for certificates of deposit in other financial institutions was the result of higher average balances and higher average rates received from increases in short term rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in interest income for securities available-for-sale and loans receivable was the result of higher average balances and higher weighted average rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in interest expense for total deposits and borrowed funds was the result of higher average balances and higher weighted average rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in interest expense for repurchase agreements was the result of higher weighted average rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

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The following table shows the change in noninterest income for the nine months ending September 30, 2018, and September 30, 2017.

  Nine Months Ended       
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,  Nine Months Ended 
  2018  2017  $ Change  % Change 
Noninterest income:                
Fees and service charges  2,830   2,404  $426   17.7%
Wealth management operations  1,253   1,267   (14)  -1.1%
Gain on sale of securities, net  1,155   758   397   52.4%
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net  1,021   883   138   15.6%
Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance  358   349   9   2.6%
Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net  154   95   59   62.1%
Other  104   64   40   62.5%
Total noninterest income $6,875  $5,820  $1,055   18.1%

The increase in fees and service charges is the result of the Bancorp’s continued focus on maintaining competitive fees within its market place, as well as the acquisition of First Personal. Current market conditions provided opportunities to maintain securities cash flows, while recognizing gains from the sales of securities. The increase in gain on sale of loans held for sale is the result of continued efforts on loan growth and normal course of business sales. The increase in other noninterest income is primarily driven by rental income from other real estate owned properties.

The following table shows the change in noninterest expense for the nine ending September 30, 2018, and September 30, 2017.

  Nine Months Ended       
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,  Nine Months Ended 
  2018  2017  $ Change  % Change 
Noninterest expense:                
Compensation and benefits  12,045   10,847  $1,198   11.0%
Occupancy and equipment  2,524   2,542   (18)  -0.7%
Data processing  2,076   1,092   984   90.1%
Marketing  523   469   54   11.5%
Federal deposit insurance premiums  250   242   8   3.3%
Other  5,512   4,061   1,451   35.7%
Total noninterest expense $22,930  $19,253  $3,677   19.1%

The increase in compensation and benefits is the result of a continued focus on talent management and retention, as well as the acquisition of First Personal. The increase in data processing expense is primarily the result of data conversion expenses related to the acquisition of First Personal and accounts for approximately $960 thousand of the increase shown. The remainder of the increase in data processing is due to increased system utilization. The increase in marketing expense is a result of the acquisition of First Personal. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily related to the acquisition of First Personal and accounts for approximately $700 thousand of the increase shown. The remainder of the increase in other noninterest expense is primarily related to a shared loss of $125 thousand from the operation of the wholly-owned subsidiary NWIN Risk Management, Inc. (a captive insurance subsidiary), as well as generally higher third party costs. The Bancorp’s efficiency ratio was 72.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to 66.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increased ratio is related primarily to the increase in noninterest expense. The efficiency ratio is determined by dividing total noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income and total noninterest income for the period. The acquisition of First Personal is discussed in Note 3 of the financial statements.

Income tax expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 totaled $1.0 million, compared to income tax expense of $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $690 thousand (40.2%). The combined effective federal and state tax rates for the Bancorp was 13.3% for the nine ended September 30, 2018, compared to 19.5% for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The Bancorp’s lower current quarter effective tax rate is primarily a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that, among other changes, reduces the corporate federal income tax rate from 34% to 21% and was effective January 1, 2018.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Critical accounting policies are those accounting policies that management believes are most important to the portrayal of the Bancorp’s financial condition and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments. The Bancorp’s critical accounting policies from December 31, 2017 remain unchanged.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words or phrases “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions are also intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Bancorp cautions readers that forward-looking statements, including without limitation those relating to the Bancorp’s future business prospects, merger and acquisition activities, interest income and expense, net income, liquidity, and capital needs are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, due to, among other things, factors identified in this report, including those identified in the Bancorp’s 2017 Form 10-K.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not applicable.

As part of its normal operations, the Bancorp is subject to interest-rate risk on the assets it invests in (primarily loans and securities) and the liabilities it funds (primarily customer deposits and borrowed funds), as well as its ability to manage such risk. Fluctuations in interest rates may result in changes in the fair market values of the Bancorp’s financial instruments, cash flows, and net interest income. Like most financial institutions, the Bancorp has an exposure to changes in both short-term and long-term interest rates.

The Bancorp manages various market risks in its normal course of operations, including credit risk, liquidity risk, and interest-rate risk. Other types of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange risk and commodity price risk, do not arise in the normal course of the Bancorp’s business activities and operations. In addition, since the Bancorp does not hold a trading portfolio, it is not exposed to significant market risk from trading activities. The Bancorp’s interest rate risk exposures estimated at March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, are outlined in the table below for a period of 12 months based on projected results from the asset/liability model and does not consider other forecast assumptions.

(Dollars in thousands)            

  Immediate Changes in Rates     Immediate Changes in Rates 
March 31, 2018 Down 2.00%  Down 1.00%  Base  Up 1.00%  Up 2.00%  Up 3.00% 
Projected interest income:                        
Loans $26,391  $27,856  $29,650  $31,466  $33,272  $35,055 
Securities  6,694   6,997   7,298   7,500   7,674   7,813 
Other interest earning assets  4   20   42   66   90   113 
Total interest income  33,089   34,873   36,990   39,032   41,036   42,981 
Projected interest expense:                        
Deposits  2,258   2,825   4,273   6,492   8,712#  10,931 
Borrowings  759   798   848   904   962   1,022 
Total interest expense  3,017   3,623   5,121   7,396   9,674   11,953 
Net interest income $30,072  $31,250  $31,869  $31,636  $31,362  $31,028 
                         
Dollar change from base $(1,797) $(619)     $(233) $(507) $(841)
Percent change from base  -5.64%  -1.94%      -0.73%  -1.59%  -2.64%

(Dollars in thousands)            

  Immediate Changes in Rates     Immediate Changes in Rates  
December 31, 2017 Down 2.00%  Down 1.00%  Base  Up 1.00%  Up 2.00%  Up 3.00% 
Projected interest income:                        
Loans $26,190  $27,136  $28,751  $30,454  $32,155  $33,874 
Securities  6,528   6,844   7,272   7,483   7,672   7,824 
Other interest earning assets      -   -   4   7   11 
Total interest income  32,718   33,980   36,023   37,941   39,834   41,709 
Projected interest expense:                        
Deposits  1,777   1,981   2,921   5,056   7,204   9,358 
Borrowings  461   577   826   1,079   1,327   1,569 
Total interest expense  2,238   2,558   3,747   6,135   8,531   10,927 
Net interest income $30,480  $31,422  $32,276  $31,806  $31,303  $30,782 
                         
Dollar change from base $(1,796) $(854)     $(470) $(973) $(1,494)
Percent change from base  -5.56%  -2.65%      -1.46%  -3.01%  -4.63%

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The Bancorp's net income can be significantly influenced by a variety of external factors, including: overall economic conditions, policies and actions of regulatory authorities, the amounts of and rates at which assets and liabilities reprice, variances in prepayment of loans and securities other than those that are assumed, early withdrawal of deposits, exercise of call options on borrowings or securities, competition, a general rise or decline in interest rates, changes in the slope of the yield-curve, changes in historical relationships between indices (such as LIBOR and prime), and balance sheet growth or contraction. The Bancorp's ALCO seeks to manage interest rate risk under a variety of rate environments by structuring the Bancorp's balance sheet and off-balance sheet positions. The Bancorp enters into derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments to help its commercial customers manage their exposure to interest rate fluctuations. To mitigate the interest rate risk associated with customer contracts, the Bancorp enters into an offsetting derivative contract. The notional amount of these derivative instruments was $3.6 million with an estimated fair value loss of $19 thousand at March 31, 2018. The Bancorp manages its credit risk, or potential risk of default by its commercial customers through credit limit approval and monitoring procedures. Interest rate risk is monitored and managed within approved policy limits.

The Bancorp utilizes simulation analysis to quantify the impact of various rate scenarios on net interest income. Specific cash flows, repricing characteristics, and embedded options of the assets and liabilities held by the Bancorp are incorporated into the simulation model. Earnings at risk is calculated by comparing the net interest income of a stable interest rate environment to the net interest income of different interest rate environments in order to determine the percentage change. The analysis does not calculate scenarios for a decline of 3% or more due to current market interest rates. The simulation analysis is not indicative of expected actual results.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

The Bancorp maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Sections 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e)) of regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Bancorp in the reports that it files or submits under the "Exchange Act" is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Bancorp in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Bancorp's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Bancorp's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluate the effectiveness of the Bancorp's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of each quarter. Based on that evaluation as of March 31,September 30, 2018, the Bancorp’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that date datein ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Bancorp under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.forms.

 

(b)       
(b)Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There was no change in the Bancorp's internal control over financial reportingreportingidentified in connection with the Bancorp’s evaluation of controls that occurred during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Bancorp's internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - Other Information

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

 

The Bancorp and its subsidiaries, from time to time, are involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business against its debtors and are defendants in legal actions arising from normal business activities. Management, after consultation with legal counsel believes that the ultimate liabilities, if any, resulting from these actions will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Bank or on the consolidated financial position of the Bancorp.

Item 1A.Risk Factors

 

The following describes some of the principal risks and uncertainties to which our industry in general, is subject:Not Applicable.

 

The banking industry in which we operate is subject to extensive regulation and supervision under federal and state laws and regulations. The restrictions imposed by such laws and regulations limit the manner in which we conduct our business, undertake new investments and activities and obtain financing. These regulations are designed primarily for the protection of the deposit insurance funds and consumers and not to benefit our shareholders. Financial institution regulation has been the subject of significant legislation in recent years and may be the subject of further significant legislation, none of which is in our control. Significant new laws or changes in, or repeals of, existing laws (including changes in federal or state laws affecting corporate taxpayers generally or financial institutions specifically) could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Further, federal monetary policy, particularly as implemented through the Federal Reserve System, significantly affects credit conditions, and any unfavorable change in these conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

We conduct business from offices that are located in Lake and Porter County in north-western Indiana. Because of the geographic concentration of our operations and customer base, our results depend largely upon economic conditions in this area. Any material deterioration in the economic conditions in these markets could have direct or indirect material adverse impacts on us, or on our customers or on the financial institutions with whom we deal as counterparties to financial transactions. Such deterioration could negatively impact customers’ ability to obtain new loans or to repay existing loans, diminish the values of any collateral securing such loans and could cause increases in the number of the Bancorp’s customers experiencing financial distress and in the levels of the Bancorp’s delinquencies, non-performing loans and other problem assets, charge-offs and provision for credit losses, all of which could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. The underwriting and credit monitoring policies and procedures that we have adopted cannot eliminate the risk that we might incur losses on account of factors relating to the economy like those identified above, and those losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

A significant source of risk for any bank or other enterprise that lends money arises from the possibility that losses will be sustained because borrowers, guarantors and related parties may fail (because of financial difficulties or other reasons) to perform in accordance with the terms of their loan agreements. In our case, we originate many loans that are secured, but some loans are unsecured depending on the nature of the loan. With respect to secured loans, the collateral securing the repayment of these loans includes a wide variety of real and personal property that may be insufficient to cover the obligations owed under such loans, due to adverse changes in collateral values caused by changes in prevailing economic, environmental and other conditions, including declines in the value of real estate and other external events.

Our earnings and cash flows are largely dependent upon our net interest income. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions, demand for loans, securities and deposits, and policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies and, in particular, the monetary policies of the FRB. If the interest rates paid on deposits and other borrowings increase at a faster rate than the interest rates received on loans and other investments, our net interest income, and therefore earnings, could be adversely affected. Earnings could also be adversely affected if the interest rates received on loans and other investments fall more quickly than the interest rates paid on deposits and other borrowings. We maintain an investment portfolio consisting of various high quality liquid fixed-income securities. The nature of fixed-income securities is such that increases in prevailing market interest rates negatively impact the value of these securities, while decreases in prevailing market interest rates positively impact the value of these securities. Any substantial, prolonged change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

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We compete with much larger regional, national, and international competitors, including competitors that have no (or only a limited number of) offices physically located within our markets, many of which compete with us via Internet and other electronic product and service offerings. In addition, banking and other financial services competitors (including newly organized companies) that are not currently represented by physical locations within our geographic markets could establish office facilities within our markets, including through their acquisition of existing competitors. In December 2016, the OCC announced its intent to make special purpose national bank charters available to financial technology companies. While the agency issued a draft supplement to its licensing manual in March 2017, providing more details on how companies applying for such charters would be evaluated, the OCC has not given any definitive indication as to whether or not it intends to move forward in making such special purpose charters available to financial technology companies. In any event, developments increasing the nature or level of our competition, or decreasing the effectiveness by which we compete, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Our financial condition and results of operations that are presented in our consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements, and selected financial data appearing in this Report, are, to a large degree, dependent upon our accounting policies. The selection of and application of these policies involve estimates, judgments and uncertainties that are subject to change, and the effect of any change in estimates or judgments that might be caused by future developments or resolution of uncertainties could be materially adverse to our reported financial condition and results of operations. In addition, authorities that prescribe accounting principles and standards for public companies from time to time change those principles or standards or adopt formal or informal interpretations of existing principles or standards. Such changes or interpretations (to the extent applicable to us) could result in changes that would be materially adverse to our reported financial condition and results of operations.

Liquidity is essential to our business. An inability to raise funds through deposits, borrowings, the sale of securities or loans and other sources could have a substantial negative effect on our liquidity. Our access to funding sources in amounts adequate to finance our activities or the terms of which are acceptable to us could be impaired by factors that affect us specifically or the financial services industry or economy in general. Although we have historically been able to replace maturing deposits and borrowings as necessary, we might not be able to replace such funds in the future if, among other things, our results of operations or financial condition or the results of operations or financial condition of our lenders or market conditions were to change.

Our ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services companies are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other relationships. We have exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and we routinely execute transactions with counterparties in the financial services industry. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services companies, or the financial services industry generally, have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by us or by other institutions. Many of these transactions expose us to credit risk in the event of default of our counterparty or client. In addition, our credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by us cannot be realized or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount due us.

Prices and volumes of transactions in the nation’s securities markets can be affected suddenly by economic crises, or by other national or international crises, such as national disasters, acts of war or terrorism, changes in commodities markets, or instability in foreign governments. Disruptions in securities markets may detrimentally affect the value of securities that we hold in our investment portfolio, such as through reduced valuations due to the perception of heightened credit and liquidity risks. There can be no assurance that declines in market value associated with these disruptions will not result in other than temporary impairments of these assets, which would lead to accounting charges that could have a material adverse effect on our net income and capital levels.

Competition for qualified employees and personnel in the financial services industry is intense and there are a limited number of qualified persons with knowledge of our markets. Our success depends to a significant degree upon our ability to attract and retain qualified loan origination executives and sales executives for our trust and investment products and services. We also depend upon the continued contributions of our management personnel, and in particular upon the abilities of our executive management, and the loss of the services of one or more of them could harm our business.

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Management regularly reviews and updates our internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the objectives of the system are met. Any failure or circumvention of our controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

In the normal course of our business, we collect, process and retain sensitive and confidential client and customer information on our behalf and on behalf of other third parties. Despite the security measures we have in place, our facilities and systems may be vulnerable to cyber-attacks, security breaches, acts of vandalism, computer viruses, misplaced or lost data, programming and / or human errors, or other similar events.

Information security risks for financial institutions like us have increased recently in part because of new technologies, the use of the Internet and telecommunications technologies (including mobile devices) to conduct financial and other business transactions and the increased sophistication and activities of organized crime, perpetrators of fraud, hackers, terrorists and others. In addition to cyber-attacks or other security breaches involving the theft of sensitive and confidential information, hackers recently have engaged in attacks against large financial institutions, particularly denial of service attacks, designed to disrupt key business services such as customer-facing web sites. We may not be able to anticipate or implement effective preventive measures against all security breaches of these types. Although we employ detection and response mechanisms designed to contain and mitigate security incidents, early detection may be thwarted by sophisticated attacks and malware designed to avoid detection.

We also face risks related to cyber-attacks and other security breaches in connection with credit card transactions that typically involve the transmission of sensitive information regarding our customers through various third parties. Some of these parties have in the past been the target of security breaches and cyber-attacks, and because the transactions involve third parties and environments that we do not control or secure, future security breaches or cyber-attacks affecting any of these third parties could impact us through no fault of our own, and in some cases we may have exposure and suffer losses for breaches or attacks relating to them. We also rely on numerous other third party service providers to conduct other aspects of our business operations and face similar risks relating to them. We cannot be sure that their information security protocols are sufficient to withstand a cyber-attack or other security breach.

Any cyber-attack or other security breach involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential customer information could severely damage our reputation, erode confidence in the security of our systems, products and services, expose us to the risk of litigation and liability, disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business.

We outsource certain information system and data management and processing functions to third party providers. These third party service providers are sources of operational and informational security risk to us, including risks associated with operational errors, information system interruptions or breaches, and unauthorized disclosures of sensitive or confidential client or customer information. If third party service providers encounter any of these issues, or if we have difficulty communicating with them, we could be exposed to disruption of operations, loss of service or connectivity to customers, reputational damage, and litigation risk that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or our business.

While we have selected these third party vendors carefully, we do not control their actions. Any problems caused by these third parties, including as a result of their not providing us their services for any reason or their performing their services poorly, could adversely affect our ability to deliver products and services to our customers and otherwise to conduct our business. Replacing these third party vendors could also entail significant delay and expense.

We may acquire other banks, bank branches and other financial-service-related businesses and assets in the future. Acquiring other banks, businesses, or branches involves various risks commonly associated with acquisitions, including, among other things:

§potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities of the acquired assets, operations or company;

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§exposure to potential asset quality issues of the acquired assets, operations or company;

§environmental liability with acquired real estate collateral or other real estate;

§difficulty and expense of integrating the operations, systems and personnel of the acquired assets, operations or company;

§potential disruption to our ongoing business, including diversion of our management's time and attention;

§the possible loss of key employees and customers of the acquired operations or company;

§difficulty in estimating the value of the acquired assets, operations or company;

§and potential changes in banking or tax laws or regulations that may affect the acquired assets, operations or company.

We may not be successful in overcoming these risks or any other problems encountered in connection with mergers or acquisitions. Acquisitions typically involve the payment of a premium over book and market values, and, therefore, some dilution of the Company’s tangible book value per common share or net income per common share (or both) may occur in connection with any future transaction. We may incur substantial costs to expand by acquisition, and such acquisitions may not result in the levels of profits we seek. Integration efforts for any future acquisitions may not be successful and following any future acquisition, after giving it effect, we may not achieve financial results comparable to or better than our historical experience.

Our common stock price constantly changes in response to a variety of factors (some of which are beyond our control), and we expect that our stock price will continue to fluctuate in the future. Factors impacting the price of our common stock include, among others:

§actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly results of operations;

§recommendations or research reports about us or the financial services industry in general published by securities analysts;

§the failure of securities analysts to cover, or continue to cover, us;

§operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors believe are comparable to us;

§news reports relating to trends, concerns and other issues in the financial services industry;

§perceptions in the marketplace regarding us, or our reputation, competitors or other financial institutions;

§actual or anticipated sales of our equity or equity-related securities;

§our past and future dividend practice;

§departure of our management team or other key personnel;

§new technology used, or services offered, by competitors;

§significant acquisitions or business combinations, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments by or involving us or our competitors;

§failure to integrate acquisitions or realize anticipated benefits from acquisitions;

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§existing or increased regulatory and compliance requirements, changes or proposed changes in laws or regulations, or differing interpretations thereof affecting our business, or enforcement of these laws and regulations; and

§litigation and governmental investigations.

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

 

On April 24, 2014 the Bancorp’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 50,000 shares of the Bancorp’s outstanding common stock, from time to time and subject to market conditions, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The stock repurchase program does not expire and is only limited by the number of shares that can be purchased. The stock repurchase program will be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. No shares were repurchased during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 under the stock repurchase program.

 

Period Total Number
of Shares Purchased
  Average Price
Paid per Share
 Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
  Maximum Number of
Shares That May Yet
Be Purchased Under
the Program(1)
 
January 1, 2018 – January 31, 2018  -   N/A  -   48,828 
February 1, 2018 – February 28, 2018  -   N/A  -   48,828 
March 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018  -   N/A-48,828
April 1, 2018 – April 30, 2018- N/A-48,828
May 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018- N/A-48,828
June 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018- N/A-48,828
July 1, 2018 – July 31, 2018- N/A-48,828
August 1, 2018 – August 31, 2018- N/A-48,828
September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018-N/A  -   48,828 
   -  N/A  -   48,828 

 

(1)The stock repurchase program was announced on April 24, 2014, whereby the Bancorp is authorized to repurchase up to 50,000 shares of the Bancorp’s common stock outstanding. There is no express expiration date for this program.

 

Item 3.Defaults UponSenior Securities

 

There are no matters reportable under this item.

 

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not Applicable.Applicable

 

Item 5.Other Information

 

On May 7, 2018, the Bank entered into non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements with each of the current executive officers of the Bank other than the Executive Chairman and the President and Chief Executive Officer, both of whom have entered into employment agreements with the Bancorp and the Bank. Under the terms of the non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, each officer agrees that during the term of the agreement and for a period of 12 months following termination of such officer’s employment with the Bank for any reason, such officer shall not (i) engage or invest in any business that develops, markets, or sells any products or services that are competitive with the products or services developed, marketed, or sold by the Bank; or (ii) employ, hire, or solicit any employee of the Bank or solicit any person who was a customer of the Bank within one year prior to such officer’s termination of employment for business that is competitive with the business of the Bank.None

 

The description of the non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements set forth above is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of non-solicitation and confidentiality agreement between the Bank and each of the Bank’s executive officers, which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 6.Exhibits

 

ExhibitExhibit 
NumberDescription
 Description
2.1Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among NorthWest Indiana Bancorp and First Personal Financial Corp.AJS Bancorp, Inc. dated February 20,July 30, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 21,July 31, 2018).
10.1First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated July 27, 2018 by and among NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, Peoples Bank SB, and Benjamin J. Bochnowski (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 30, 2018).
10.2Voting Agreement dated February 20,July 30, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 21,July 31, 2018).
10.2 Form of Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement between Peoples Bank SB and each of its Executive Officers
31.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32.1Section 1350 Certifications.
101The following materials from the Bancorp’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2018, formatted in an XBRL Interactive Data File: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detailed tagging of notes and financial statement schedules.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 NORTHWEST INDIANA BANCORP
  
Date: May 9,November 5, 2018/s/ Benjamin J. Bochnowski
 Benjamin J. Bochnowski
 President and Chief Executive Officer
  
Date: May 9,November 5, 2018/s/ Robert T. Lowry
 Robert T. Lowry
 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
 Officer and Treasurer

 

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