UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

þ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 20182019

 

Commission File Number000-51726

 

Magyar Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware20-4154978
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
  
400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey089008901 
(Address of Principal Executive Office)(Zip Code)

 

(732) 342-7600

(Issuer’s Telephone Number including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 per shareMGYRThe NASDAQ Global Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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.

Yesþ Noo

 

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

Yesþ Noo

 

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):

 

Large accelerated filer  oAccelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer oþSmaller reporting companyþ
Emerging growth companyo  

 

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

 

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

Yeso Noþ

 

State theThe number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.at February 1, 2020 was 5,820,746.

 

ClassOutstanding at February 1, 2019
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value5,820,746

 

 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.

 

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

 

Table of Contents

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

  Page Number
   
Item 1.Financial Statements1
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations24
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3231
Item 4.Controls and Procedures3231
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings3332
Item 1A.Risk Factors3332
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3332
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities3332
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures3332
Item 5.Other Information3332
Item 6.Exhibits3332
   
Signature Pages3433

 

 

 

Table of Contents 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

 December 31,  September 30, 
 December 31,  September 30,  2019  2019 
 2018  2018  (Unaudited)   
Assets (Unaudited)        
     
Cash $1,040  $674  $1,096  $825 
Interest earning deposits with banks  32,253   14,694   18,133   20,644 
Total cash and cash equivalents  33,293   15,368   19,229   21,469 
                
Investment securities - available for sale, at fair value  22,355   22,469   17,494   16,703 
Investment securities - held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of                
$33,467 and $32,151 at December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, respectively)  34,553   33,645 
$30,762 and $29,344 at December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, respectively)  30,917   29,481 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost  2,127   2,164   1,965   2,222 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,402 and $4,200        
at December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, respectively  510,161   508,430 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,100 and $4,888        
at December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, respectively  525,431   518,217 
Bank owned life insurance  11,917   11,843   13,729   13,647 
Accrued interest receivable  2,080   2,181   2,099   2,133 
Premises and equipment, net  16,777   16,990   15,971   16,172 
Other real estate owned ("OREO")  8,192   8,586   7,462   7,528 
Other assets  2,130   2,292   6,638   2,756 
                
Total assets $643,585  $623,968  $640,935  $630,328 
                
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                
Liabilities                
Deposits $549,786  $530,137  $543,654  $530,075 
Escrowed funds  2,582   2,285   2,473   2,399 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances  34,699   35,524   30,488   36,189 
Accrued interest payable  191   193   160   191 
Accounts payable and other liabilities  3,995   4,467   8,928   6,823 
                
Total liabilities  591,253   572,606   585,703   575,677 
                
Stockholders' equity                
Preferred stock: $.01 Par Value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued            
Common stock: $.01 Par Value, 8,000,000 shares authorized;                
5,923,742 issued; 5,820,746 shares outstanding                
at December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018  59   59 
at December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019  59   59 
Additional paid-in capital  26,314   26,310   26,319   26,317 
Treasury stock: 102,996 shares                
at December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, at cost  (1,152)  (1,152)
at December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, at cost  (1,152)  (1,152)
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares  (321)  (356)  (178)  (214)
Retained earnings  28,660   27,975   31,524   30,971 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (1,228)  (1,474)  (1,340)  (1,330)
                
Total stockholders' equity  52,332   51,362   55,232   54,651 
                
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $643,585  $623,968  $640,935  $630,328 

 

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

 

Table of Contents 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

 For the Three Months  For the Three Months 
 Ended December 31,  Ended December 31, 
 2018  2017  2019  2018 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Interest and dividend income                
Loans, including fees $6,127  $5,435  $6,397  $6,127 
Investment securities                
Taxable  488   422   338   488 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock  46   31   37   46 
                
Total interest and dividend income  6,661   5,888   6,772   6,661 
                
Interest expense                
Deposits  1,438   894   1,446   1,438 
Borrowings  190   162   196   190 
                
Total interest expense  1,628   1,056   1,642   1,628 
                
Net interest and dividend income  5,033   4,832   5,130   5,033 
                
Provision for loan losses  201   250   210   201 
                
Net interest and dividend income after                
provision for loan losses  4,832   4,582   4,920   4,832 
                
Other income                
Service charges  321   258   265   321 
Income on bank owned life insurance  74   71   82   74 
Other operating income  31   25   31   31 
Gains on sales of loans     187   26    
Gains on sales of investment securities     107 
                
Total other income  426   648   404   426 
                
Other expenses                
Compensation and employee benefits  2,444   2,358   2,589   2,444 
Occupancy expenses  740   718   744   740 
Professional fees  291   230   349   291 
Data processing expenses  153   137   154   153 
OREO expenses  46   232   103   46 
FDIC deposit insurance premiums  108   109   108   108 
Loan servicing expenses  59   80   50   59 
Insurance expense  53   59   52   53 
Other expenses  400   414   384   400 
Total other expenses  4,294   4,337   4,533   4,294 
                
Income before income tax expense  964   893   791   964 
                
Income tax expense  279   564   238   279 
                
Net income $685  $329  $553  $685 
                
Net income per share-basic and diluted $0.12  $0.06  $0.10  $0.12 
                
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding  5,820,746   5,820,746   5,820,746   5,820,746 

 

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

Table of Contents 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In Thousands)

   

  For the Three Months 
  Ended December 31, 
  2018  2017 
  (Unaudited) 
Net income $685  $329 
Other comprehensive income        
Unrealized gain on        
securities available for sale  343   33 
Less reclassification adjustments for:        
Net unrealized gains on securities        
reclassified available for sale     104 
Net gains realized on securities        
available for sale     (107)
Other comprehensive income, before tax  343   30 
Deferred income tax effect  (97)  (11)
Total other comprehensive income  246   19 
Total comprehensive income $931  $348 
  For the Three Months 
  Ended December 31, 
  2019  2018 
  (Unaudited) 
Net income $553  $685 
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Unrealized gain (loss) on        
securities available for sale  (14)  343 
Net gains realized on securities        
available for sale      
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax  (14)  343 
Deferred income tax effect  4   (97)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)  (10)  246 
Total comprehensive income $543  $931 

 

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

Table of Contents 

 MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

 For the Three Months Ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018

 (In Thousands, Except for Share Amounts)

 

             Accumulated                Accumulated   
 Common Stock  Additional     Unearned     Other     Common Stock  Additional     Unearned     Other    
 Shares Par Paid-In Treasury ESOP Retained Comprehensive    Shares Par Paid-In Treasury ESOP Retained Comprehensive   
 Outstanding  Value  Capital  Stock  Shares  Earnings  Loss  Total  Outstanding  Value  Capital  Stock  Shares  Earnings  Loss  Total 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Balance, September 30, 2018  5,820,746  $59  $26,310  $(1,152) $(356) $27,975  $(1,474) $51,362 
Balance, September 30, 2019  5,820,746   59  $26,317  $(1,152) $(214) $30,971  $(1,330) $54,651 
Net income                 685      685                  553      553 
Other comprehensive income                    246   246                     (10)  (10)
ESOP shares allocated        4      35         39         2      36         38 
Balance, December 31, 2018  5,820,746  $59  $26,314  $(1,152) $(321) $28,660  $(1,228) $52,332 
Balance, December 31, 2019  5,820,746   59  $26,319  $(1,152) $(178) $31,524  $(1,340) $55,232 

 

             Accumulated                Accumulated   
 Common Stock  Additional     Unearned     Other     Common Stock  Additional     Unearned     Other    
 Shares Par Paid-In Treasury ESOP Retained Comprehensive    Shares Par Paid-In Treasury ESOP Retained Comprehensive   
 Outstanding  Value  Capital  Stock  Shares  Earnings  Loss  Total  Outstanding  Value  Capital  Stock  Shares  Earnings  Loss  Total 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Balance, September 30, 2017  5,820,746  $59  $26,289  $(1,152) $(492) $25,757  $(1,004) $49,457 
Balance, September 30, 2018  5,820,746  $59  $26,310  $(1,152) $(356) $27,975  $(1,474) $51,362 
Net income                 329      329                  685      685 
Other comprehensive income                    19   19                     246   246 
ESOP shares allocated        6      33         39         4      35         39 
Balance, December 31, 2017  5,820,746  $59  $26,295  $(1,152) $(459) $26,086  $(985) $49,844 
Balance, December 31, 2018  5,820,746  $59  $26,314  $(1,152) $(321) $28,660  $(1,228) $52,332 

 

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

Table of Contents 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

 

 For the Three Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended 
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2018  2017  2019  2018 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Operating activities                
Net income $685  $329  $553  $685 
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided        
by operating activities        
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities        
Depreciation expense  250   209   217   250 
Premium amortization on investment securities, net  29   46   28   29 
Provision for loan losses  201   250   210   201 
Provision for loss on other real estate owned     157   60    
Originations of SBA loans held for sale     (4,106)  (262)   
Proceeds from the sales of SBA loans     4,293   288    
Gains on sale of loans receivable     (187)  (26)   
Gains on sales of investment securities     (107)
Gains on the sales of other real estate owned  (4)  (6)  (11)  (4)
ESOP compensation expense  39   39   38   39 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense  (26)  107 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable  101   (98)
Deferred income tax benefit  (135)  (26)
Decrease in accrued interest receivable  34   101 
Increase in surrender value of bank owned life insurance  (74)  (71)  (82)  (74)
Decrease in other assets  92   300   92   92 
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable  (2)  30 
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities  (472)  908 
Net cash provided by operating activities  819   2,093 
Decrease in accrued interest payable  (31)  (2)
Decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities  (1,730)  (472)
Net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (757)  819 
                
Investing activities                
Net increase in loans receivable  (6,318)  (8,958)  (7,424)  (6,318)
Proceeds from the sale of loans receivable  4,386   1,200      4,386 
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity  (1,645)     (3,679)  (1,645)
Sales of investment securities held to maturity     3,408 
Purchases of investment securities available for sale  (1,516)   
Principal repayments on investment securities held to maturity  721   912   2,230   721 
Principal repayments on investment securities available for sale  444   1,373   696   444 
Purchases of premises and equipment  (37)  (99)  (16)  (37)
Investment in other real estate owned  (11)  (167)     (11)
Proceeds from other real estate owned  408   327   17   408 
Redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank stock  37    
Net cash used by investing activities  (2,015)  (2,004)
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock  257   37 
Net cash used in investing activities  (9,435)  (2,015)
                
Financing activities                
Net increase (decrease) in deposits  19,649   (7,747)
Net increase in deposits  13,579   19,649 
Net increase in escrowed funds  297   138   74   297 
Proceeds from long-term advances  1,975         1,975 
Repayments of long-term advances  (2,800)     (5,701)  (2,800)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities  19,121   (7,609)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  17,925   (7,520)
Net cash provided by financing activities  7,952   19,121 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (2,240)  17,925 
                
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  15,368   22,334 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year  21,469   15,368 
                
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $33,293  $14,814 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $19,229  $33,293 
                
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information                
Cash paid for                
Interest $1,629  $1,027  $1,674  $1,629 
Investment securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale $  $12,619 
Non-cash operating activities        
Initial recognition of lease liability and right-of-use asset $3,835  $ 

 

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

Table of Contents 


MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary, Magyar Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries Magyar Service Corporation, Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, and MagBank Investment Company. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.

 

Operating results for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2019.2020. The September 30, 20182019 information has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements.

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the assessment of realizability of deferred income tax assets.

 

The Company has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date of December 31, 20182019 for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed in these consolidated financial statements. The evaluation was conducted through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.

 

 

NOTE B- RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers(Topic 606), which superseded the previous revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605,Revenue Recognition. ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” The Company’s main source of revenue is comprised of interest income on interest earning assets and non-interest income. The scope of the guidance explicitly excludes interest income as well as many other revenues for financial assets and liabilities including loans and investment securities.

Under previous U.S. GAAP, when full consideration is not expected and financing is required by the buyer to purchase the property, there were very prescriptive requirements in determining when foreclosed real estate property sold by an institution should be derecognized and a gain or loss be recognized. The new guidance that was applied to these sales is more principles based. For example, as it pertains to the criteria for determining how a contract should be accounted for under the new guidance, judgment will need to be exercised in evaluating if: (a) a commitment on the buyer’s part exists, (b) collection is probable in circumstances where the initial investment is minimal and (c) the buyer has obtained control of the asset, including the significant risks and rewards of the ownership. If there is no commitment on the buyer’s part, collection is not probable or the buyer has not obtained control of the asset, then a gain cannot be recognized under the new guidance. The initial investment requirement for the buyer along with the various methods for profit recognition are no longer applicable.

For deposit-related fees, considering the straightforward nature of the arrangements with the Company’s deposits customers, the Company's recognition and measurement outcomes of deposit-related fees was not significantly different under the new guidance compared to previous U.S. GAAP.

ASU 2014-09 was to be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and was to be applied on either a modified retrospective or full retrospective basis. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which deferred the original effective date for all public business entities to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (October 1, 2018 for the Company), including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Table of Contents

In January 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-01,Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01, among other things, (i) requires equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (iii) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (iv) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (v) requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments; (vi) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (vii) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale. In addition, the amendments in this ASU require an entity to disclose the fair value of its financial instruments using the exit price notion. Exit price is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. For public entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017.  The Company has updated the fair value disclosure on Note G “Fair Value Disclosures” in this report to reflect adoption of this standard, to include using the exit price notion in the fair value disclosure of financial instruments. The Company`s adoption of the ASU did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842), which will supersede the current lease requirements in Topic 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 income. 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 guidance will be effective for years beginning after December 15, 2018 for public companies. Once effective, the standard will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method to the beginning of the earliest period presented. The Company is currently assessing the impacts this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13,Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. ASU 2016-13 requires entities to report “expected” credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit rather than the current “incurred loss” model. These expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date are to be based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU will also require enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an entity’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. For public business entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filers,

In October 2019, the amendments areFASB voted to defer the effective date of ASU 2016-13 for smaller reporting companies to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including2022 (October 1, 2023 for the Company), and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company currently expects to continue to qualify as a smaller reporting company, based upon the current SEC definition, and as a result, will likely be able to defer implementation of the new standard for a period of time. The Company will not early adopt as of January 1, 2020, but will continue to review factors that might indicate that the full deferral time period should not be used. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the new standard will have on the accounting for credit losses, but the Company may recognize a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to the allowance for loan losses as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective, consistent with regulatory expectations set forth in interagency guidance issued at the end of 2016. The Company cannot yet determine the magnitude of any such one-time cumulative adjustment or of the overall impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14,Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Topic 715-20): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans.The ASU removes the disclosures of 1) the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income that the entity expects to recognize in net periodic benefit cost during the next fiscal year, 2) the amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer and 3) certain related party disclosures. The ASU clarifies the disclosure requirements for the projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) and fair value of plan assets for plans with PBOs in excess of plan assets and the accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”) and fair value of plan assets for plans with ABOs in excess of plan assets. The ASU adds disclosure requirements for the weighted-average interest crediting rates for cash balance plans and other plans with promised interest crediting rates and for an explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period. ASU 2018-14 is effective for public business entities in fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020 (Beginning October 1, 2021 for the Company). Early adoption is permitted. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact the adoption ofthis ASU 2016-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements.condition or results of operations.

 

In August 2017, the FASB issued the ASU 2017-12,Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815):Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The purpose of this guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging relationships with the company’s risk management activities by expanding strategies that qualify for hedge accounting, modifying the presentation of certain hedging relationships in the financial statements and simplifying the application of hedge accounting in certain situations. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted in any interim or annual period before the effective date. ASU 2017-12 was applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment related to the elimination of the separate measurement of ineffectiveness to the balance of accumulated other comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the amendments in this update are adopted. The amended presentation and disclosure guidance is required only prospectively. Upon adoption, the ASU allows for the reclassification of debt securities eligible to be hedged under the ASU from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale.The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 during the quarter ended December 31, 2017 and reclassified ten mortgage-backed securities totaling $12.6 million from the held-to-maturity portfolio to the available-for-sale portfolio.

76 

Table of Contents 

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02,Income Statement- Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.ASU 2018-02 allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") to retained earnings for the stranded tax effects caused by the revaluation of deferred taxes resulting from the newly enacted corporate tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The ASU is effective in years beginning after December 15, 2018, but permits early adoption in a period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company elected to early adopt the ASU as of January 1, 2018 which resulted ina reclassification adjustment of $188,000 from AOCI to retained earnings in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.

 

NOTE C - CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation that arises in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of this litigation, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

 

NOTE D - EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 were calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period considering the effect of dilutive equity options and stock awards for the diluted earnings per share calculations.

 

  For the Three Months Ended December 31, 
  2018  2017 
     Weighted  Per     Weighted  Per 
     average  share     average  share 
  Income  shares  Amount  Income  shares  Amount 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Basic EPS                        
Net income available to common shareholders $685   5,821  $0.12  $329   5,821  $0.06 
                         
Effect of dilutive securities                        
Options and grants                  
                         
Diluted EPS                        
Net income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversion $685   5,821  $0.12  $329   5,821  $0.06 

  For the Three Months Ended December 31, 
  2019  2018 
     Weighted  Per     Weighted  Per 
     average  share     average  share 
  Income  shares  Amount  Income  shares  Amount 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Basic EPS                        
Net income available to common shareholders $553   5,821  $0.10  $685   5,821  $0.12 
                         
Effect of dilutive securities                        
Options and grants                  
                         
Diluted EPS                        
Net income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversion $553   5,821  $0.10  $685   5,821  $0.12 

 

There were no outstanding stock awards or options to purchase common stock at December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018.

 

 

NOTE E – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

 

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Section 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. ASC 718 requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in consolidated financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

 

Stock options generally vest over a five-year service period and expire ten years from issuance. The fair values of all option grants were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair values of these awards, which have graded vesting, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the awards. Once vested, these awards are irrevocable.

There were no grants, vested shares or forfeitures of non-vested restricted stock awards the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017 nor2018.

There were there anyno stock option and stock award expenses included with compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018.

 

87 

Table of Contents 

The Company announced in November 2007 its second stock repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares. Through December 31, 2017,2019, the Company had repurchased a total of 81,000 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $8.33 per share under this program. No shares were repurchased during the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Under the stock repurchase program, 48,924 shares of the 129,924 shares authorized remained available for repurchase as of December 31, 2018.2019. The Company’s intended use of the repurchased shares is for general corporate purposes. The Company held 102,996 total treasury stock shares at December 31, 2018, of which 81,000 were from repurchases under this program.2019.

 

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for the benefit of employees of the Company and the Bank who meet the eligibility requirements as defined in the plan. In 2006 the ESOP trust purchased 217,863 shares of common stock in the open market using proceeds of a loan from the Company. The total cost of shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $2.3 million, reflecting an average cost per share of $10.58. The Bank makes cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company. The loan bears a variable interest rate that adjusts annually every January 1st to the then published Prime Rate (4.50%(5.50% at January 1, 2018)2019) with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over thirty years. The loan is secured by shares of the Company’s stock.

 

As the debt is repaid, shares are released as collateral and allocated to qualified employees. Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company accounts for its ESOP in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, “Employer’s Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans”. As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the then current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.

 

At December 31, 2018,2019, shares allocated to participants totaled 178,216.190,661. Unallocated ESOP shares held in suspense totaled 39,647 at December 31, 201827,202 and had a fair market value of $485,676.$334,585. The Company's contribution expense for the ESOP was $38,000 and $39,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017.respectively.

 

 

NOTE F – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

The components of other comprehensive income and the related income tax effects are as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended December 31, 
  2018  2017 
     Tax  Net of     Tax  Net of 
  Before Tax  (Benefit)  Tax  Before Tax  (Benefit)  Tax 
  Amount  Expense  Amount  Amount  Expense  Amount 
  (In thousands) 
Unrealized holding gains arising                        
during period on:                        
Available-for-sale investments $343  $(97) $246  $33  $(12) $21 
Less reclassification adjustment for:                        
Net unrealized gains on securities                        
reclassified available-for-sale           104   (32)  72 
Net gains realized on securities                        
available-for-sale(a) (b)           (107)  33   (74)
Other comprehensive income, net $343  $(97) $246  $30  $(11) $19 
  Three Months Ended December 31, 
  2019  2018 
     Tax  Net of     Tax  Net of 
  Before Tax  (Benefit)  Tax  Before Tax  (Benefit)  Tax 
  Amount  Expense  Amount  Amount  Expense  Amount 
  (In thousands) 
Unrealized holding gains arising                        
during period on:                        
Available-for-sale investments $(14) $4  $(10) $343  $(97) $246 
Other comprehensive income, net $(14) $4  $(10) $343  $(97) $246 

(a)Realized gains on securities transactions included in gains on sales of investment securities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation
(b)Tax effect included in income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation    

 

 

NOTE G – FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

 

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned, or OREO. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

 

98 

Table of Contents 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Securities available-for-sale

The securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. The securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of U.S government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities and private label mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. An independent pricing service provides the Company with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in the Company’s portfolio. Various modeling techniques are used to determine pricing for Company’s mortgage-backed securities, including option pricing and discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data.

 

The following tables provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

  Fair Value at December 31, 2018 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (In thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1,481  $  $1,481  $ 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  18,460      18,460    
Debt securities  2,414      2,414    
            Total securities available for sale $22,355  $  $22,355  $ 

  Fair Value at December 31, 2019 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (In thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $469  $  $469  $ 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  15,525      15,525    
Debt securities  1,500      1,500    
            Total securities available for sale $17,494  $  $17,494  $ 

  Fair Value at September 30, 2019 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (In thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $495  $  $495  $ 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  14,708      14,708    
Debt securities  1,500      1,500    
            Total securities available for sale $16,703  $  $16,703  $ 

 

109 

Table of Contents 

  Fair Value at September 30, 2018 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (In thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1,495  $  $1,495  $ 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  18,613      18,613    
Debt securities  2,361      2,361    
            Total securities available for sale $22,469  $  $22,469  $ 

 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

 

Mortgage Servicing Rights, net

Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs) are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of MSR is determined through a calculation of future cash flows, incorporating estimates of assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing income, servicing costs, default rates and other market driven data, including the market’s perception of future interest rate movements and, as such, are classified as Level 3. The Company had MSRs totaling $41,000$23,000 and $45,000$26,000 at December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018,2019, respectively.

 

Impaired Loans

Loans which meet certain criteria are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. All amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Three impairment measurement methods are used, depending upon the collateral securing the asset: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate (the rate of return implicit in the loan); 2) the asset’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling and disposition costs, if the asset is collateral dependent. The regulatory agencies require the last method for loans from which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. The Company’s impaired loans are generally collateral dependent and, as such, are carried at the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Fair value is estimated through current appraisals, and adjusted by management as necessary, to reflect current market conditions and, as such, are generally classified as Level 3.

 

Appraisals of collateral securing impaired loans are conducted by approved, qualified, and independent third-party appraisers. Such appraisals are ordered via the Company’s credit administration department, independent from the lender who originated the loan, once the loan is deemed impaired, as described in the previous paragraph. Impaired loans are generally re-evaluated with an updated appraisal within one year of the last appraisal. The Company discounts the appraised “as is” value of the collateral for estimated selling and disposition costs and compares the resulting fair value of collateral to the outstanding loan amount. If the outstanding loan amount is greater than the discounted fair value, the Company requires a reduction in the outstanding loan balance or additional collateral before considering an extension to the loan. If the borrower is unwilling or unable to reduce the loan balance or increase the collateral securing the loan, it is deemed impaired and the difference between the loan amount and the fair value of collateral, net of estimated selling and disposition costs, is charged off through a reduction of the allowance for loan loss.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

The fair value of other real estate owned is determined through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and anticipated selling and disposition costs. As such, other real estate owned is generally classified as Level 3.

 

The following tables provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018.2019.

  Fair Value at December 31, 2019 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (In thousands) 
             
Impaired loans $5,645  $  $  $5,645 
Other real estate owned  7,462         7,462 
Total $13,107  $  $  $13,107 

  Fair Value at September 30, 2019 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (In thousands) 
             
Impaired loans $6,835  $  $  $6,835 
Other real estate owned  7,528         7,528 
Total $14,363  $  $  $14,363 

1110 

Table of Contents 

  Fair Value at December 31, 2018 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (In thousands) 
             
Impaired loans $460  $  $  $460 
Other real estate owned  8,192         8,192 
Total $8,652  $  $  $8,652 

  Fair Value at September 30, 2018 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (In thousands) 
             
Impaired loans $464  $  $  $464 
Other real estate owned  8,586         8,586 
Total $9,050  $  $  $9,050 

The following tables present additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

 

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
     
 Fair ValueValuation  
December 31, 20182019EstimateTechniquesUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average)
     
Impaired loans $     4605,645Appraisal of
collateral(1)
Appraisal adjustments (2)-10.2%-2.2% to -33.6% (-22.1%-49.5% (-28.1%)
Other real estate owned $     8,1927,462Appraisal of
collateral(1)
Liquidation expenses (2)-5.6%-9.2% to -48.5% (-18.2%-89.1% (-19.4%)

 

 

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
     
 Fair ValueValuation  
September 30, 20182019EstimateTechniquesUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average)
     
Impaired loans $     4646,835Appraisal of
collateral (1)
Appraisal adjustments (2)-10.2%-1.9% to -32.0% (-21.3%-67.2% (-25.0%)
Other real estate owned $     8,5867,528Appraisal of
collateral (1)
Liquidation expenses (2)-5.6%-9.2% to -48.5% (-15.4%(-19.4%)

 

 

(1)Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals for the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.
(2)Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

 

12 

Table of Contents

The following presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments carried at cost or amortized cost as of December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018.2019. This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates level 1 fair value.  For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest receivable, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization. For financial liabilities such as interest-bearing demand, NOW, and money market savings deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products being payable on demand and having no stated maturity.

 

  Carrying  Fair  Fair Value Measurement Placement 
  Value  Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
  (In thousands) 
December 31, 2018               
Financial instruments - assets                    
Investment securities held to maturity $34,553  $33,467  $  $33,467  $ 
Loans  510,161   509,628         509,628 
                     
Financial instruments - liabilities                    
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates  126,599   126,997      126,997    
Borrowings  34,699   34,329      34,329    
                     
September 30, 2018                    
Financial instruments - assets                    
Investment securities held to maturity $33,645  $32,151  $  $32,151  $ 
Loans  508,430   505,479         505,479 
                     
Financial instruments - liabilities                    
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates  130,343   130,813      130,813    
Borrowings  35,524   34,863      34,863    

11 

Table of Contents

  Carrying  Fair  Fair Value Measurement Placement 
  Value  Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
  (In thousands) 
December 31, 2019               
Financial instruments - assets                    
Investment securities held to maturity $30,917  $30,762  $  $30,762  $ 
Loans  525,431   535,713         535,713 
                     
Financial instruments - liabilities                    
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates  132,110   133,493      133,493    
Borrowings  30,488   30,881      30,881    
                     
September 30, 2019                    
Financial instruments - assets                    
Investment securities held to maturity $29,481  $29,344  $  $29,344  $ 
Loans  518,217   527,088         527,088 
                     
Financial instruments - liabilities                    
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates  116,776   117,730      117,730    
Borrowings  36,189   36,583      36,583    

 

There were no transfers between fair value measurement placements for the three months ended December 31, 2018.2019.

NOTE H – LEASES

The Company adopted Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842), on October 1, 2019. Topic 842 requires lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset, measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments, at the lease commencement date. The Company adopted this guidance on October 1, 2019, electing the modified retrospective transition approach method that does not adjust previous periods. The Company also elected not to include short-term leases (i.e., leases with initial term of twelve months or less), or equipment leases (deemed immaterial) on the consolidated statements of condition as provided for in the guidance.

The Company has operating leases for five branch locations. Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to 11 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 additional years. Operating leases are recorded as ROU assets and lease liabilities and are included within Other assets and Accounts payable and other liabilities, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Operating lease ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement base on the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate that represents our incremental borrowing rate. The Company recorded a $3.8 million operating lease right-of-use asset and operating lease liability beginning October 1, 2019. The incremental borrowing rate used by the Company to value its operating leases was based on the interpolated term advance rate available from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, based on the remaining lease term as of October 1, 2019.

The following table presents the balance sheet information related to our leases:

  December 31, 2019 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
    
Operating lease right-of-use asset $3,687 
Operating lease liabilities $4,099 
Weighted average remaining lease term in years  8.0 
Weighted average discount rate  2.21% 

The following table summarizes the maturity of our remaining lease liabilities by year:

 

1312 

Table of Contents 

  December 31, 2019 
  (In thousands) 
For the Year Ending:    
2020 $525 
2021  705 
2022  595 
2023  602 
2024  602 
2025 and thereafter  1,528 
Total lease payments  4,557 
Less imputed interest  (458)
Present value of lease liabilities $4,099 

Total lease expense recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Income within Occupancy expense for the three months ended December 31, 2019 was $198,000 and $197,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

NOTE HI - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale at December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018:2019:

 

 December 31, 2018  December 31, 2019 
   Gross Gross      Gross Gross   
 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair  Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair 
 Cost  Gains  Losses  Value  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1,442  $41  $(2) $1,481  $457  $12  $  $469 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  18,826   15   (381)  18,460   15,491   78   (44)  15,525 
Debt securities  2,500      (86)  2,414   1,500         1,500 
Total securities available for sale $22,768  $56  $(469) $22,355  $17,448  $90  $(44) $17,494 

 

 

  September 30, 2018 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage backed securities - residential $1,463  $40  $(8) $1,495 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  19,262   13   (662)  18,613 
Debt securities  2,500      (139)  2,361 
            Total securities available for sale $23,225  $53  $(809) $22,469 

  September 30, 2019 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage backed securities - residential $480  $15  $  $495 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  14,663   80   (35)  14,708 
Debt securities  1,500         1,500 
            Total securities available for sale $16,643  $95  $(35) $16,703 

 

The maturities of the debt securities and certain information regarding the mortgage-backed securities available for sale at December 31, 20182019 are summarized in the following table:

 

13 

Table of Contents

  December 31, 2018 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Due within 1 year $  $ 
Due after 1 but within 5 years  2,500   2,414 
Due after 5 but within 10 years      
Due after 10 years      
        Total debt securities  2,500   2,414 
         
Mortgage-backed securities:        
Residential  20,268   19,941 
Commercial      
        Total $22,768  $22,355 

  December 31, 2019 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Due within 1 year $  $ 
Due after 1 but within 5 years  1,500   1,500 
Due after 5 but within 10 years      
Due after 10 years      
        Total debt securities  1,500   1,500 
         
Mortgage-backed securities:        
Residential  15,948   15,994 
Commercial      
        Total $17,448  $17,494 

 

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities held to maturity at December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018:2019:

  December 31, 2019 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Securities held to maturity:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1,960  $  $(63) $1,897 
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  826      (7)  819 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed-securities - residential  23,890   224   (67)  24,047 
Debt securities  970   4      974 
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential  271   5      276 
Corporate securities  3,000      (251)  2,749 
            Total securities held to maturity $30,917  $233  $(388) $30,762 

  September 30, 2019 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Securities held to maturity:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $445  $  $(54) $391 
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  842      (6)  836 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage backed securities - residential  22,363   276   (47)  22,592 
Debt securities  2,468   10      2,478 
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential  363   7      370 
Corporate securities  3,000      (323)  2,677 
            Total securities held to maturity $29,481  $293  $(430) $29,344 

 

14 

Table of Contents 

  December 31, 2018 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Securities held to maturity:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $490  $  $(92) $398 
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  889      (9)  880 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed-securities - residential  27,332   34   (510)  26,856 
Debt securities  2,465      (74)  2,391 
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential  377      (1)  376 
Corporate securities  3,000      (434)  2,566 
            Total securities held to maturity $34,553  $34  $(1,120) $33,467 

  September 30, 2018 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Securities held to maturity:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $568  $  $(93) $475 
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  904      (9)  895 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage backed securities - residential  26,316   4   (867)  25,453 
Debt securities  2,464      (142)  2,322 
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential  393   1      394 
Corporate securities  3,000      (388)  2,612 
            Total securities held to maturity $33,645  $5  $(1,499) $32,151 

The maturities of the debt securities and certain information regarding the mortgage backed securities held to maturity at December 31, 20182019 are summarized in the following table:

 

 December 31, 2018  December 31, 2019 
 Amortized Fair  Amortized Fair 
 Cost  Value  Cost  Value 
 (In  thousands)  (In  thousands) 
Due within 1 year $  $  $  $ 
Due after 1 but within 5 years  1,499   1,483       
Due after 5 but within 10 years  3,966   3,474   3,970   3,723 
Due after 10 years            
Total debt securities  5,465   4,957   3,970   3,723 
                
Mortgage-backed securities:                
Residential  28,199   27,630   26,121   26,220 
Commercial  889   880   826   819 
Total $34,553  $33,467  $30,917  $30,762 

 

There were no sales of investment securities during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

15 

Table of Contents

NOTE IJ – IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The Company recognizes credit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities in earnings while noncredit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities not expected to be sold are recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

The Company reviews its investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for indications of impairment. This review includes analyzing the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been lower than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the market. The Company evaluates its intent and ability to hold debt securities based upon its investment strategy for the particular type of security and its cash flow needs, liquidity position, capital adequacy and interest rate risk position. In addition, the risk of future other-than-temporary impairment may be influenced by prolonged recession in the U.S. economy, changes in real estate values and interest deferrals.

 

Investment securities with fair values less than their amortized cost contain unrealized losses. The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value at December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 20182019 for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which the loss has been outstanding:

 

    December 31, 2018     December 31, 2019 
    Less Than 12 Months  12 Months Or Greater  Total     Less Than 12 Months  12 Months Or Greater  Total 
 Number of Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized  Number of Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized 
 Securities  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Securities  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
   (Dollars in thousands)    (Dollars in thousands) 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                                                        
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  3  $525  $(2) $398  $(92) $923  $(94)  3  $1,522  $(9) $375  $(54) $1,897  $(63)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  1         880   (9)  880   (9)  1         820   (7)  820   (7)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises                                                        
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  31         39,337   (892)  39,337   (892)  13   3,618   (29)  13,176   (82)  16,794   (111)
Debt securities  4         4,805   (160)  4,805   (160)  1   1,500            1,500    
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential  1         92   (1)  92   (1)
Corporate securities  1         2,567   (434)  2,567   (434)  1         2,749   (251)  2,749   (251)
Total  41  $525  $(2) $48,079  $(1,588) $48,604  $(1,590)  19  $6,640  $(38) $17,120  $(394) $23,760  $(432)

15 

     September 30, 2018 
     Less Than 12 Months  12 Months Or Greater  Total 
  Number of  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
  Securities  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
     (Dollars in thousands) 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                     
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  3  $532  $(8) $475  $(93) $1,007  $(101)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  1         895   (9)  895   (9)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises                            
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  34   11,336   (312)  30,605   (1,217)  41,941   (1,529)
Debt securities  4         4,683   (281)  4,683   (281)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential  1         104      104    
Corporate securities  1         2,612   (388)  2,612   (388)
        Total  44  $11,868  $(320) $39,374  $(1,988) $51,242  $(2,308)

Table of Contents

     September 30, 2019 
     Less Than 12 Months  12 Months Or Greater  Total 
  Number of  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
  Securities  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
     (Dollars in thousands) 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                     
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  2  $  $  $392  $(54) $392  $(54)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  1         836   (6)  836   (6)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises                            
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  13   1,219   (4)  14,429   (78)  15,648   (82)
Corporate securities  1         2,678   (323)  2,678   (323)
        Total  17  $1,219  $(4) $18,335  $(461) $19,554  $(465)

 

 

The Company evaluated these securities and determined that the decline in value was primarily related to fluctuations in the interest rate environment and were not related to any company or industry specific event. At December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018,2019, there were forty-onenineteen and forty-four,seventeen, respectively, investment securities with unrealized losses.

 

16 

Table of Contents

The Company anticipates full recovery of amortized costs with respect to these securities. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and has determined that it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these securities prior to maturity or market price recovery. Management has considered factors regarding other than temporarily impaired securities and determined that there are no securities with impairment that is other than temporary as of December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018.2019.

 

 

NOTE JK – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

Loans receivable, net were comprised of the following:

 

  December 31,  September 30, 
  2018  2018 
  (In thousands) 
       
One-to four-family residential $186,328  $185,287 
Commercial real estate  223,146   219,347 
Construction  31,287   30,412 
Home equity lines of credit  18,518   17,982 
Commercial business  49,842   53,320 
Other  5,317   6,150 
Total loans receivable  514,438   512,498 
Net deferred loan costs  125   132 
Allowance for loan losses  (4,402)  (4,200)
         
Total loans receivable, net $510,161  $508,430 

  December 31,  September 30, 
  2019  2019 
  (In thousands) 
       
One-to-four family residential $195,290  $190,415 
Commercial real estate  230,964   232,544 
Construction  29,777   28,451 
Home equity lines of credit  19,876   17,832 
Commercial business  49,729   48,769 
Other  4,812   4,990 
Total loans receivable  530,448   523,001 
Net deferred loan costs  83   104 
Allowance for loan losses  (5,100)  (4,888)
         
Total loans receivable, net $525,431  $518,217 

 

The segments of the Bank’s loan portfolio are disaggregated to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The residential mortgage loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes: amortizing term loans, which are primarily first liens, and home equity lines of credit, which are generally second liens.  The commercial real estate loan segment is further disaggregated into three classes: loans secured by multifamily structures, owner-occupied commercial structures, and non-owner occupied nonresidential properties.  The construction loan segment consists primarily of loans to developers or investors for the purpose of acquiring, developing and constructing residential or commercial structures and to a lesser extent one-to-four family residential construction loans made to individuals for the acquisition of and/or construction on a lot or lots on which a residential dwelling is to be built.  Construction loans to developers and investors have a higher risk profile because the ultimate buyer, once development is completed, is generally not known at the time of the loan.  The commercial business loan segment consists of loans made for the purpose of financing the activities of commercial customers and consists primarily of revolving lines of credit. The other loan segment consists primarily of stock-secured installment consumer loans, but also includes unsecured personal loans and overdraft lines of credit connected with customer deposit accounts.

 

16 

Table of Contents

Management evaluates individual loans in all segments for possible impairment if the loan either is in nonaccrual status, or is risk rated Substandard and is 90 days or more past due.  Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  

 

Once the determination has been made that a loan is impaired, the recorded investment in the loan is compared to the fair value of the loan using one of three methods: (a) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral securing the loan, less anticipated selling and disposition costs. The method is selected on a loan by loan basis, with management primarily utilizing the fair value of collateral method. If there is a shortfall between the fair value of the loan and the recorded investment in the loan, the Company charges the difference to the allowance for loan loss as a charge-off and carries the impaired loan on its books at fair value. It is the Company’s policy to evaluate impaired loans on an annual basis to ensure the recorded investment in a loan does not exceed its fair value.

 

17 

Table of Contents

The following tables present impaired loans by class, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and charged-off and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary at the dates presented:

 

     Impaired          Impaired     
     Loans with          Loans with     
 Impaired Loans with No Specific      Impaired Loans with No Specific     
 Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans  Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans 
         Unpaid          Unpaid 
 Recorded Related Recorded Recorded Principal  Recorded Related Recorded Recorded Principal 
December 31, 2018 Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
December 31, 2019 Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
                      
One-to four-family residential $  $  $1,130  $1,130  $1,130 
One-to-four family residential $  $  $1,396  $1,396  $1,396 
Commercial real estate        3,935   3,935   3,935         2,623   2,623   2,623 
Construction        2,900   2,900   2,900         2,900   2,900   2,900 
Home equity lines of credit        58   58   58 
Commercial business        708   708   798   1,003   320   474   1,477   1,477 
Total impaired loans $  $  $8,731  $8,731  $8,821  $1,003  $320  $7,393  $8,396  $8,396 

 

17 

        Impaired       
        Loans with       
  Impaired Loans with  No Specific       
  Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans 
              Unpaid 
  Recorded  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal 
September 30, 2018 Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
  (In thousands) 
                
One-to four-family residential $  $  $1,132  $1,132  $1,132 
Commercial real estate        3,961   3,961   3,961 
Home equity lines of credit        58   58   58 
Commercial business        710   710   801 
Total impaired loans $  $  $5,861  $5,861  $5,952 

Table of Contents

        Impaired       
        Loans with       
  Impaired Loans with  No Specific       
  Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans 
              Unpaid 
  Recorded  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal 
September 30, 2019 Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
  (In thousands) 
                
One-to-four family residential $  $  $1,405  $1,405  $1,405 
Commercial real estate        4,593   4,593   4,593 
Construction        2,900   2,900   2,900 
Commercial business        1,456   1,456   1,456 
Total impaired loans $  $  $10,354  $10,354  $10,354 

 

The average recorded investment in impaired loans was $7.3$9.4 million and $7.0$7.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The Company’s impaired loans include delinquent non-accrual loans and performing Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”), as TDRs remain impaired loans until fully repaid. During the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, interest income of $40,000 and $64,000, and $65,000, respectively, waswere recognized for TDR loans while no interest income was recognized for delinquent non-accrual loans.

 

The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired loans for the periods indicated. There was no interest income recognized on impaired loans during the periods presented.

18 

Table of Contents

 Three Months  Three Months 
 Ended December 31, 2018  Ended December 31, 2019 
 (In thousands)   (In thousands) 
       
One-to four-family residential $1,131 
One-to-four family residential $1,401 
Commercial real estate  3,948   3,608 
Construction  1,450   2,900 
Home equity lines of credit  58    
Commercial business  709   1,467 
Other   
Average investment in impaired loans $7,296  $9,376 

 

 

 Three Months  Three Months 
 Ended December 31, 2017  Ended December 31, 2018 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
      
One-to four-family residential $2,841 
One-to-four family residential $1,131 
Commercial real estate  3,881   3,948 
Construction  1,450 
Home equity lines of credit  58 
Commercial business  303   709 
Average investment in impaired loans $7,025  $7,296 

 

 

Management uses a ten point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first six categories are considered not criticized, and are aggregated as “Pass” rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable.All loans greater than three months past due are considered Substandard. Any portion of a loan that has been charged off is placed in the Loss category.

 

18 

Table of Contents

To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Bank has a structured loan rating process with several layers of internal and external oversight.  Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass categories unless a specific action, such as severe delinquency, bankruptcy, repossession, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Bank’s Commercial Loan Officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. The Asset Review Committee performs monthly reviews of all commercial relationships internally rated 6 (“Watch”) or worse.  Confirmation of the appropriate risk grade is performed by an external loan review company that semi-annually reviews and assesses loans within the portfolio.  Generally, the external consultant reviews commercial relationships greater than $500,000 and/or criticized relationships greater than $250,000. Detailed reviews, including plans for resolution, are performed on loans classified as Substandard on a monthly basis. 

 

The following tables present the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful within the Bank’s internal risk rating system at the dates presented:

19 

Table of Contents

   Special          Special       
 Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
                      
 (In  thousands)  (In  thousands) 
December 31, 2018                    
One-to four-family residential $186,152  $  $176  $  $186,328 
December 31, 2019           
One-to-four family residential $194,814  $  $476  $  $195,290 
Commercial real estate  221,745   750   651      223,146   228,702   544   1,718      230,964 
Construction  28,387      2,900      31,287   24,555      5,222      29,777 
Home equity lines of credit  18,460      58      18,518   19,876            19,876 
Commercial business  49,367      475      49,842   48,478      1,251      49,729 
Other  5,317            5,317   4,812            4,812 
Total $509,428  $750  $4,260  $  $514,438  $521,237  $544  $8,667  $  $530,448 

 

 

     Special          
  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
                
  (In  thousands) 
September 30, 2018               
One-to four-family residential $185,118  $  $169  $  $185,287 
Commercial real estate  217,935   753   659      219,347 
Construction  30,412            30,412 
Home equity lines of credit  17,924      58      17,982 
Commercial business  52,845      475      53,320 
Other  6,150            6,150 
Total $510,384  $753  $1,361  $  $512,498 

     Special          
  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
                
  (In  thousands) 
September 30, 2019               
One-to-four family residential $189,938  $  $477  $  $190,415 
Commercial real estate  228,156   1,409   2,979      232,544 
Construction  25,551      2,900      28,451 
Home equity lines of credit  17,832            17,832 
Commercial business  47,541      1,228      48,769 
Other  4,990            4,990 
Total $514,008  $1,409  $7,584  $  $523,001 

 

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following tables present the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrual loans at the dates presented:

 

     30-59  60-89             
     Days  Days  90 Days +  Total  Non-  Total 
  Current  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Accrual  Loans 
  (In  thousands) 
December 31, 2018                     
One-to four-family residential $184,741  $1,411  $  $176  $1,587  $176  $186,328 
Commercial real estate  218,163   3,586   945   452   4,983   452   223,146 
Construction  28,387         2,900   2,900   2,900   31,287 
Home equity lines of credit  18,431   29      58   87   58   18,518 
Commercial business  48,967   384   16   475   875   475   49,842 
Other  5,317                  5,317 
Total $504,006  $5,410  $961  $4,061  $10,432  $4,061  $514,438 

     30-59  60-89             
     Days  Days  90 Days +  Total  Non-  Total 
  Current  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Accrual  Loans 
  (In  thousands) 
September 30, 2018                     
One-to four-family residential $185,132  $17  $  $138  $155  $138  $185,287 
Commercial real estate  218,892         455   455   455   219,347 
Construction  30,412                  30,412 
Home equity lines of credit  17,892         90   90   90   17,982 
Commercial business  52,845   252      223   475   223   53,320 
Other  6,150                  6,150 
Total $511,323  $269  $  $906  $1,175  $906  $512,498 

2019 

Table of Contents 

     30-59  60-89             
     Days  Days  90 Days +  Total  Non-  Total 
  Current  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Accrual  Loans 
  (In  thousands) 
December 31, 2019                     
One-to-four family residential $193,707  $1,021  $234  $328  $1,583  $328  $195,290 
Commercial real estate  226,887   2,085   974   1,018   4,077   1,018   230,964 
Construction  24,555      2,322   2,900   5,222   2,900   29,777 
Home equity lines of credit  19,783   93         93      19,876 
Commercial business  48,382   96   48   1,203   1,347   1,203   49,729 
Other  4,812                  4,812 
Total $518,126  $3,295  $3,578  $5,449  $12,322  $5,449  $530,448 

     30-59  60-89             
     Days  Days  90 Days +  Total  Non-  Total 
  Current  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Accrual  Loans 
  (In  thousands) 
September 30, 2019                     
One-to-four family residential $190,301  $  $  $114  $114  $114  $190,415 
Commercial real estate  229,331   503   58   2,652   3,213   2,652   232,544 
Construction  25,551         2,900   2,900   2,900   28,451 
Home equity lines of credit  17,832                  17,832 
Commercial business  47,541         1,228   1,228   1,228   48,769 
Other  4,990                  4,990 
Total $515,546  $503  $58  $6,894  $7,455  $6,894  $523,001 

An allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is maintained to absorb losses from the loan portfolio.  The ALL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of non-performing loans (“NPLs”).

 

The Bank’s methodology for determining the ALL is based on the requirements of ASC Section 310-10-35 for loans individually evaluated for impairment (discussed above) and ASC Subtopic 450-20 for loans collectively evaluated for impairment, as well as the Interagency Policy Statements on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and other bank regulatory guidance.  

 

Loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are analyzed with general allowances being made as appropriate. For general allowances, historical loss trends are used in the estimation of losses in the current portfolio. These historical loss amounts are modified by other qualitative and economic factors.

 

The loans are segmented into classes based on their inherent varying degrees of risk, as described above. Management tracks the historical net charge-off activity by segment and utilizes this figure, as a percentage of the segment, as the general reserve percentage for pooled, homogenous loans that have not been deemed impaired. Typically, an average of losses incurred over a defined number of consecutive historical years is used.

 

Non-impaired credits are segregated for the application of qualitative factors. Management has identified a number of additional qualitative factors which it uses to supplement the historical charge-off factor because these factors are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the existing loan pools to differ from historical loss experience. The additional factors that are evaluated quarterly and updated using information obtained from internal, regulatory, and governmental sources include: national and local economic trends and conditions; levels of and trends in delinquency rates and non-accrual loans; trends in volumes and terms of loans; effects of changes in lending policies; experience, ability, and depth of lending staff; value of underlying collateral; and concentrations of credit from a loan type, industry and/or geographic standpoint.

 

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALL.  When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ALL. Since loans individually evaluated for impairment are promptly written down to their fair value, typically there is no portion of the ALL for loans individually evaluated for impairment.

 

20 

Table of Contents

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the three months ended December 31, 2019:

  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (In  thousands) 
                         
Balance- September 30, 2019 $731  $2,066  $511  $138  $1,184  $8  $250  $4,888 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries  2                     2 
Provision (credit)  (26)  (147)  63   2   311   (6)  13   210 
Balance- December 31, 2019 $707  $1,919  $574  $140  $1,495  $2  $263  $5,100 

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the three months ended December 31, 2018:

 

  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (In  thousands) 
                         
Balance- September 30, 2018 $687  $1,540  $493  $109  $1,151  $25  $195  $4,200 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries           1            1 
Provision  11   50   181   11   31   (21)  (62)  201 
Balance- December 31, 2018 $698  $1,590  $674  $121  $1,182  $4  $133  $4,402 

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the three months ended December 31, 2017:

21 

Table of Contents

  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (In  thousands) 
                         
Balance-September 30, 2017 $587  $1,277  $490  $57  $956  $6  $102  $3,475 
Charge-offs  (127)           (170)        (297)
Recoveries  82   23   3      1         109 
Provision  21   (1)  (109)  74   265  ��(2)  2   250 
Balance-December 31, 2017 $563  $1,299  $384  $131  $1,052  $4  $104  $3,537 
  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (In  thousands) 
                         
Balance- September 30, 2018 $687  $1,540  $493  $109  $1,151  $25  $195  $4,200 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries           1            1 
Provision (credit)  11   50   181   11   31   (21)  (62)  201 
Balance- December 31, 2018 $698  $1,590  $674  $121  $1,182  $4  $133  $4,402 

 

The following tables summarize the ALL by loan category, segregated into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018:2019:  

 

 One-to-Four     Home Equity          One-to-Four     Home Equity         
 Family Commercial   Lines of Commercial        Family Commercial   Lines of Commercial       
 Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
 (In  thousands)  (In  thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                                                
Balance - December 31, 2018 $698  $1,590  $674  $121  $1,182  $4  $133  $4,402 
Balance - December 31, 2019 $707  $1,919  $574  $140  $1,495  $2  $263  $5,100 
Individually evaluated                                                                
for impairment                                      320         320 
Collectively evaluated                                                                
for impairment  698   1,590   674   121   1,182   4   133   4,402   707   1,919   574   140   1,175   2   263   4,780 
                                                                
Loans receivable:                                                                
Balance - December 31, 2018 $186,328  $223,146  $31,287  $18,518  $49,842  $5,317  $  $514,438 
Balance - December 31, 2019 $195,290  $230,964  $29,777  $19,876  $49,729  $4,812  $  $530,448 
Individually evaluated                                                                
for impairment  1,130   3,935   2,900   58   708         8,731   1,396   2,623   2,900      1,477         8,396 
Collectively evaluated                                                                
for impairment  185,198   219,211   28,387   18,460   49,134   5,317      505,707   193,894   228,341   26,877   19,876   48,252   4,812      522,052 

 

  One-to- Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (In  thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                
Balance - September 30, 2018 $687  $1,540  $493  $109  $1,151  $25  $195  $4,200 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment                        
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  687   1,540   493   109   1,151   25   195   4,200 
                                 
Loans receivable:                                
Balance - September 30, 2018 $185,287  $219,347  $30,412  $17,982  $53,320  $6,150  $  $512,498 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment  1,132   3,961      58   710         5,861 
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  184,155   215,386   30,412   17,924   52,610   6,150      506,637 

21 

Table of Contents

  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (In  thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                
Balance - September 30, 2019 $731  $2,066  $511  $138  $1,184  $8  $250  $4,888 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment                        
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  731   2,066   511   138   1,184   8   250   4,888 
                                 
Loans receivable:                                
Balance - September 30, 2019 $190,415  $232,544  $28,451  $17,832  $48,769  $4,990  $  $523,001 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment  1,405   4,593   2,900      1,456         10,354 
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  189,010   227,951   25,551   17,832   47,313   4,990      512,647 

 

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and actual losses will vary from current estimates. Management believes that the segmentation of the loan portfolio into homogeneous pools and the related historical loss ratios and other qualitative factors, as well as the consistency in the application of assumptions, result in an ALL that is representative of the risk found in the components of the portfolio at any given date.

 

22 

Table of Contents

A Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR) is a loanthat has been modified whereby the Bank has agreed to make certain concessions to a borrower to meet the needs of both the borrower and the Bank to maximize the ultimate recovery of a loan. TDR occurs when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties and the loan is modified using a modification that would otherwise not be granted to the borrower. The types of concessions granted generally include, but are not limited to, interest rate reductions, limitations on the accrued interest charged, term extensions, and deferment of principal.

 

A default on a troubled debt restructured loan for purposes of this disclosure occurs when a borrower is 90 days past due or a foreclosure or repossession of the applicable collateral has occurred.There were no defaults on TDRs for three months ended December 31, 20182019and 2017.2018.

 

 

NOTE KL - DEPOSITS

 

A summary of deposits by type of account are summarized as follows:

 

  December 31,  September 30, 
  2018  2018 
  (In thousands) 
       
Demand accounts $109,312  $104,745 
Savings accounts  76,113   81,373 
NOW accounts  46,244   46,336 
Money market accounts  191,518   167,340 
Certificates of deposit  108,660   112,014 
Retirement certificates  17,939   18,329 
Total deposits $549,786  $530,137 

  December 31,  September 30, 
  2019  2019 
  (In thousands) 
       
Demand accounts $110,704  $106,422 
Savings accounts  69,389   70,598 
NOW accounts  45,371   48,164 
Money market accounts  186,080   188,115 
Certificates of deposit  115,991   100,016 
Retirement certificates  16,119   16,760 
Total deposits $543,654  $530,075 

 

NOTE LM – INCOME TAXES

 

The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

22 

Table of Contents

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The valuation allowance is assessed by management on a quarterly basis and adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. In assessing whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, management considers projections of future taxable income, the projected periods in which current temporary differences will be deductible, the availability of carry forwards, feasible and permissible tax planning strategies and existing tax laws and regulations. The Company did not have a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2018 and2019 or September 30, 2018.2019.

 

A reconciliation of income tax between the amounts calculated based upon pre-tax income at the Company’s federal statutory rate and the amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

 

23 

Table of Contents

 For the Three Months  For the Three Months 
 Ended December 31,  Ended December 31, 
 2018  2017  2019  2018 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
          
Income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate of 21% and 24%        
for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively $179  $214 
Income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate of 21%        
for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 $144  $179 
State tax expense  111   61   106   111 
Reduction of deferred tax asset from change in federal tax rate     306 
Other  (11)  (17)  (12)  (11)
Income tax expense $279  $564  $238  $279 

 

On July 1, 2018, the State of New Jersey's Assembly signed into law a new bill, effective January 1, 2018, that imposed a temporary surtax on corporations earning New Jersey allocated income in excess of $1 million. The surtax was set at a rate of 2.5% for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 through December 22, 2017,31, 2019, and at a rate of 1.5% for years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021. Accordingly, the Company revised its estimated annual effective rate to reflect a change in the United States federal corporateis using an 11.5% State tax rate from 34% to 21%. The rate change was administratively effective to thebeginning of our fiscal yearresulting in the use of a statutory rate of 21% for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and a blended ratecalculation of 24% for the three months ended December 31, 2017. Included in theits State income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2017 was a $306,000 expense for a reduction in the Company’s net deferred tax assets resulting from the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.2019.

 

 

NOTE MN - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

 

The Company occasionally uses derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate floors and collars, as part of its interest rate risk management. Interest rate caps and floors are agreements whereby one party agrees to pay or receive a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount for a predetermined period of time if certain market interest rate thresholds are met. The Company considers the credit risk inherent in these contracts to be negligible.

 

As of December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018,2019, the Company did not hold any interest rate floors or collars.

 

In the normal course of business the Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk and in only to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit are summarized in the below table. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

 December 31, September 30,  December 31, September 30, 
 2018  2018  2019  2019 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Financial instruments whose contract amounts                
represent credit risk                
Letters of credit $1,939  $1,939  $962  $1,315 
Unused lines of credit  60,469   54,127   49,644   56,405 
Fixed rate loan commitments  2,995   4,397   1,757   3,362 
Variable rate loan commitments  6,531   12,523   17,370   12,141 
       
Total $71,934  $72,986  $69,733  $73,223 

23 

Table of Contents

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this filing and in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company’s press releases or other public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases, “anticipate,” “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “projected,” “believes”, or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those risks previously disclosed by the Company in Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K as may be supplemented by Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, regulatory considerations, competition, technological developments, retention and recruitment of qualified personnel, and market acceptance of the Company’s pricing, products and services, and with respect to the loans extended by the Bank and real estate owned, the following: risks related to the economic environment in the market areas in which the Bank operates, particularly with respect to the real estate market in New Jersey; the risk that the value of the real estate securing these loans may decline in value; and the risk that significant expense may be incurred by the Company in connection with the resolution of these loans.

 

24 

Table of Contents

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advises readers that various factors, including regional and national economic conditions, substantial changes in levels of market interest rates, credit and other risks of lending and investing activities, and competitive and regulatory factors, could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Critical accounting policies may involve complex subjective decisions or assessments. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies.

Allowance for Loan Losses.The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of our most critical. Due to the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions utilized and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses, the methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management.

As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans.

Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates by management that may be susceptible to significant change based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions.

24 

Table of Contents

The evaluation has a specific and general component. The specific component relates to loans that are delinquent or otherwise identified as impaired through the application of our loan review process and our loan grading system. All such loans are evaluated individually, with principal consideration given to the value of the collateral securing the loan and discounted cash flows. Specific impairment allowances are established as required by this analysis. The general component is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, risk weighting (if applicable) and payment history. We also analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic and industry concentrations. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general component of the allowance for loan losses.

Actual loan losses may be significantly greater than the allowances we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

 

Other Real Estate Owned.Real estate acquired through foreclosure, or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, is recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of acquisition or transfer, and subsequently at the lower of its new cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. Adjustments to the carrying value at the date of acquisition or transfer are charged to the allowance for loan losses. The carrying value of the individual properties is subsequently adjusted to the extent it exceeds estimated fair value less estimated selling costs, at which time a provision for losses on such real estate is charged to operations.

 

25 

Table of Contents

Appraisals are critical in determining the fair value of the other real estate owned amount. Assumptions for appraisals are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property. The assumptions supporting such appraisals are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable.

Investment Securities. If the fair value of a security is less than its amortized cost, the security is deemed to be impaired. Management evaluates all securities with unrealized losses quarterly to determine if such impairments are “temporary” or “other-than-temporary” in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. The Company accounts for temporary impairments based upon security classification as either available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, or trading. Temporary impairments on “available-for-sale” securities are recognized, on a tax-effected basis, through accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) with offsetting entries adjusting the carrying value of the security and the balance of deferred taxes. Conversely, the Company does not adjust the carrying value of “held-to-maturity” securities for temporary impairments, although information concerning the amount and duration of impairments on held to maturity securities is generally disclosed in periodic financial statements. The carrying value of securities held in a trading portfolio is adjusted to their fair value through earnings on a daily basis. However, the Company maintained no securities in trading portfolios at or during the periods presented in these financial statements.

 

The Company accounts for other-than-temporary impairments based upon several considerations. First, other-than-temporary impairments on securities that the Company has decided to sell as of the close of a fiscal period, or will, more likely than not, be required to sell prior to the full recovery of the their fair value to a level equal to or exceeding their amortized cost, are recognized in operations. If neither of these criteria apply, then the other-than-temporary impairment is separated into credit-related and noncredit-related components. The credit-related impairment generally represents the amount by which the present value of the cash flows that are expected to be collected on an other-than-temporarily impaired security fall below its amortized cost while the noncredit-related component represents the remaining portion of the impairment not otherwise designated as credit-related. The Company recognizes credit-related, other-than-temporary impairments in earnings, while noncredit-related, other-than-temporary impairments on debt securities are recognized, net of deferred taxes, in AOCI. Management did not account for any other-than-temporary impairments at or during the periods presented in these financial statements.

 

Fair Value. We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Our securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

 

In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, we group our assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

 

Deferred Income Taxes.The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

25 

Table of Contents

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant.

 

26 

Table of Contents

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 20182019

 

Total assets increased $19.6$10.6 million, or 3.1%1.7%, to $643.6$640.9 million at December 31, 20182019 from $624.0$630.3 million at September 30, 2018.2019. The increase was primarily attributable to higher interest earning deposits with banks and higher loans receivable, net of allowance for loan loss.loss and investment securities, partially offset by lower cash and interest earning deposits.

 

Cash and interest bearing deposits with banks increased $17.9decreased $2.3 million, or 116.6%10.4%, to $33.3$19.2 million at December 31, 20182019 from $15.4$21.5 million at September 30, 2018 due2019 to net deposit inflows, which increased $19.6fund loan and investment security growth during the three months ended December 31, 2019.

At December 31, 2019, investment securities totaled $48.4 million, reflecting an increase of $2.2 million, or 4.8%, from $46.2 million at September 30, 2019. The Company purchased three mortgage-backed securities totaling $5.2 million during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

At December 31, 2018, investment securities totaled $56.9 million, reflecting an increase of $794,000, or 1.4%, from September 30, 2018. The Company purchased one mortgage-backed security issued by a U.S. government-sponsored enterprise for $1.6 million during the three months ended December 31, 2018.2019. The Company received principal repaymentspayments from mortgage-backed securities and bond calls totaling $1.2$2.9 million and there were no sales during the period.

 

Investment securities at December 31, 20182019 consisted of $48.7$42.7 million in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, $4.9$2.5 million in U.S. government-sponsored enterprise debt securities, $3.0 million in corporate notes, and $377,000$271,000 in “private-label” mortgage-backed securities. There were no other-than-temporary-impairment charges for the Company’s investment securities for the three months ended December 31, 2018.2019.

 

Total loans receivable increased $1.9$7.4 million, or 1.4%, during the three months ended December 31, 20182019 to $514.4$530.4 million and werefrom $523.0 million at September 30, 2019. The loan portfolio was comprised of $223.2$230.9 million (43.4%(43.5%) in commercial real estate loans, $186.3$195.3 million (36.2%(36.9%) in 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, $49.8$49.7 million (9.7%(9.4%) in commercial business loans, $31.3$29.8 million (6.1%(5.6%) in construction loans, $18.5$19.9 million (3.6%(3.7%) in home equity lines of credit, and $5.3$4.8 million (1.0%(0.9%) in other loans. Expansion of the portfolio during the three monthsquarter ended December 31, 20182019 occurred in commercial real estate loans, which increased $3.8 million, and 1-4 family residential real estate loans (including home equity lines of credit), which increased $1.6 million. Commercial$6.9 million, construction loans, which increased $1.3 million, and commercial business loans, declined $3.5which increased $960,000. Partially offsetting these increase were commercial real estate loans, which decreased $1.6 million, and other loans, which decreased $178,000 during the quarter.

 

Total non-performing loans increaseddecreased by $3.2$1.5 million, or 21.0%, to $4.1$5.4 million at December 31, 20182019 from $906,000$6.9 million at September 30, 2018.2019. The increasedecrease was primarily due to one $2.9the repayment of a $1.6 million construction loan that was in the process of foreclosure at December 31, 2018. The Company believes the loan is well collateralized bycommercial real estate based on updated appraisals of properties securing the loan. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans increaseddecreased to 0.79%1.03% at December 31, 20182019 from 0.18%1.32% at September 30, 2018.2019.

 

Non-performing loans secured by one-to four-family residential properties, including home equity lines of credit and other consumer loans, increased $6,000$214,000 to $234,000$328,000 at December 31, 20182019 from $228,000 at September 30, 2018.one new non-performing residential mortgage loan. If the loan surpasses 120 days delinquent, foreclosure proceedings will commence. Non-performing commercial real estate loans decreased $3,000$1.6 million during the three months ended December 31, 2019 to $452,000$1.0 million at December 31, 20182019 from $455,000 at September 30, 2018.the full repayment of one loan. Non-performing commercial business loans increased $252,000decreased $25,000 to $475,000$1.2 million during the three months period ended December 31, 20182019 from $223,000 at September 30, 2018.the receipt of payments during the quarter. Non-performing construction loans increased $2.9 millionwere unchanged during the three month period ended December 31, 2018.quarter at $2.9 million. Year-to-date, there were no charge offs and there were no$2,000 in recoveries of previously charged-off non-performing loans. These

Included in the non-performing loan totals were five commercial loans were in varying stages of foreclosure at December 31, 2018.totaling $2.2 million, two residential mortgage loans totaling $328,000 and one construction loan totaling $2.9 million.

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2018,2019, the allowance for loan losses increased $202,000$212,000 to $4.4$5.1 million compared with $4.2$4.9 million at September 30, 2018.2019. The increase was attributable to growth in total loans receivable as well as the increase inestablishment of specific reserves totaling $320,000 for two non-performing loans during the three months ended at December 31, 2018. 2019, partially offset by lower general reserves resulting from lower non-performing loans and the change in the composition of total loans receivable during the quarter.

26 

Table of Contents

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans decreasedincreased to 108.4%93.6% at December 31, 20182019 from 463.6%70.9% at September 30, 2018.2019. Our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.86%0.96% at December 31, 20182019 compared with 0.82%0.93% September 30, 2018.2019.

 

Future increases in the allowance for loan losses may be necessary based on possible future increases in non-performing loans and charge-offs, possible additional deterioration of collateral values, and the possible deterioration of the current economic environment. The Company determines the carrying value of loans secured by real estate by obtaining an updated third-party appraisal of the real estate collateral.

 

Other real estate owned decreased $394,000,$66,000, or 4.6%0.9%, to $8.2$7.5 million at December 31, 2018 from $8.6 million at September 30, 2018.2019. The decrease was primarily due to one sale totaling $400,000.an increase in the valuation allowance against the other real estate portfolio. The Company is determining the proper course of action for its other real estate owned, which may include holding the properties until the real estate market further improves, leasing properties to offset maintenance costs and selling the properties.

 

Total deposits increased $19.7$13.6 million, or 3.7%2.6%, to $549.8$543.7 million during the three months ended December 31, 2018.2019 from $530.1 million at September 30, 2019. The increase in deposits occurred in money market accounts, which increased $24.2 million, or 14.4%, to $191.5 million and in non-interest checking accounts, which increased $4.6 million, or 4.4%, to $109.3 million. Partially offsetting these increases were savings accounts, which decreased $5.3 million, or 6.5%, to $76.1 million and certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts), which decreased $3.7increased $15.3 million, or 2.9%13.1%, to $126.6 million. Interest-bearing$132.1 million and in non-interest bearing checking accounts, which increased $4.3 million, or 4.0%, to $110.7 million. Partially offsetting these increases were interest-bearing checking accounts (NOW), which decreased $92,000.$2.8 million, or 5.8%, to $45.4 million, money market accounts, which decreased $2.0 million, or 1.1%, to $186.1 million, and savings accounts, which decreased $1.2 million, or 1.7%, to $69.4 million.

 

27 

Table of Contents

Included in the total deposits were $11.8$6.9 million in brokered certificates of deposit at December 31, 20182019 and $14.8 million at September 30, 2018. A matured $3.0 million brokered certificate of deposit was repaid with retail deposit inflows during the three months ended December 31, 2018.2019.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances decreased $825,000$5.7 million to $34.7$30.5 million at December 31, 20182019 from $35.5$36.2 million at September 30, 2018. One long-term advance totaling $2.8 million matured2019. The Company used proceeds from deposit inflows during the quarter and was replaced withto repay two maturing term borrowings that had a $2.0 million long-term advance and retail deposit inflows.weighted average cost of 2.42%.

 

Stockholders’ equity increased $970,000,$581,000, or 1.9%1.1%, to $52.3$55.2 million at December 31, 20182019 from $51.4$54.6 million at September 30, 2018.2019. The Company’s book value per share increased to $8.99$9.49 at December 31, 20182019 from $8.82$9.39 at September 30, 2018.2019. The increase in stockholders’ equity was attributable to the Company’s results from operations as well as other comprehensive income from lower unrealized losses on its available for sale investment securities.operations.

 

The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2018.2019. Through December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had repurchased 81,000 shares at an average price of $8.33 pursuant to the second stock repurchase plan, which has reduced outstanding shares to 5,820,746.

 

 

Average Balance Sheet for the Three Months Ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018

 

The table on the following page presents certain information regarding the Company’s financial condition and net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018. The table presents the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the period shown. We derived average balances from daily balances over the period indicated. Interest income includes fees that we consider adjustments to yields.

2827 

Table of Contents 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Comparative Average Balance Sheets

 (Dollars(Dollars In Thousands)

 

 

 For the Three Months Ended December 31,  For the Three Months Ended December 31, 
 2018  2017  2019  2018 
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
  Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
 
 (Dollars In Thousands)  (Dollars In Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                                                
Interest-earning deposits $33,608  $153   1.80%  $21,961  $71   1.29%  $18,882  $71   1.50%  $33,608  $153   1.80% 
Loans receivable, net  509,057   6,127   4.77%   472,105   5,435   4.57%   522,545   6,398   4.86%   509,057   6,127   4.77% 
Securities                                                
Taxable  56,562   335   2.35%   61,882   351   2.25%   47,361   266   2.23%   56,562   335   2.35% 
FHLB of NY stock  2,121   46   8.51%   2,002   31   6.12%   2,143   37   6.86%   2,121   46   8.51% 
Total interest-earning assets  601,348   6,661   4.39%   557,950   5,888   4.19%   590,931   6,772   4.55%   601,348   6,661   4.39% 
Noninterest-earning assets  42,705           45,983           47,096           42,705         
Total assets $644,053          $603,933          $638,027          $644,053         
                                                
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
Savings accounts(1)  $77,596   126   0.65%  $104,818   191   0.72%  $70,193   114   0.64%  $77,596   126   0.65% 
NOW accounts(2)   232,919   759   1.29%   181,999   309   0.67%   234,722   734   1.24%   232,919   759   1.29% 
Time deposits(3)  128,833   553   1.70%   125,112   394   1.25%   122,560   598   1.93%   128,833   553   1.70% 
Total interest-bearing deposits  439,348   1,438   1.30%   411,929   894   0.86%   427,475   1,446   1.34%   439,348   1,438   1.30% 
Borrowings  34,563   190   2.17%   31,905   162   2.02%   34,447   196   2.26%   34,563   190   2.17% 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  473,911   1,628   1.36%   443,834   1,056   0.94%   461,922   1,642   1.41%   473,911   1,628   1.36% 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities  118,087           110,317           120,885           118,087         
Total liabilities  591,998           554,151           582,807           591,998         
Retained earnings  52,055           49,782           55,220           52,055         
Total liabilities and retained earnings $644,053          $603,933          $638,027          $644,053         
                                                
Net interest and dividend income     $5,033          $4,832          $5,130          $5,033     
Interest rate spread          3.03%           3.25%           3.14%           3.03% 
Net interest-earning assets $127,437          $114,116          $129,009          $127,437         
Net interest margin(4)          3.32%           3.44%           3.44%           3.32% 
Average interest-earning assets to                                                
average interest-bearing liabilities  126.89%           125.71%           127.93%           126.89%         

 

 

(1)    Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.

(2)    Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.

(3)    Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.

(4)    Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.  

 

2928 

Table of Contents 

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 20182019 and 20172018

 

Net Income. Net income increased $356,000,decreased $132,000, or 108.2%19.3%, to $685,000$553,000 during the three-month period ended December 31, 20182019 compared with net income of $329,000$685,000 for the three-month period ended December 31, 20172018 due to higher non-interest expenses which increased $239,000 and lower non-interest income which decreased $22,000, partially offset by higher net interest and dividend income and lower provisions for loans loss, non-interest expenses, and income tax expense. Offsetting these favorable variances was lower non-interest income.which increased $97,000.

 

Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income increased $201,000,$97,000, or 4.2%1.9%, to $5.0$5.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 from $4.8$5.0 million for the same period ended December 31, 2017.2018. A $43.312 basis point increase in the Company’s net interest margin to 3.44% more than offset a $10.5 million increasedecrease in average interest earning assets between the twothree months periods more than offset a 12 basis point decline in the Company’s net interest margin to 3.32% for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 compared to 3.44% for the quarter ended December 31, 2017.2019 and 2018.

 

The yield on the Company’s interest-earning assets increased 2016 basis points to 4.55% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 4.39% for the three months ended December 31, 2018 from 4.19% for the three months ended December 31, 2017 due to higher average balances of loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses, which increased $13.5 million and higher yields on loans.loans receivable, which increased 9 basis points to 4.86% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 4.77% for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 425 basis points to 1.41% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 1.36% for the three months ended December 31, 2018 from 0.94% for the three months ended December 31, 2017 due to higher market interest rates.2018.

 

Interest and Dividend Income.Interest and dividend income increased $773,000,$111,000, or 13.1%1.7%, to $6.8 million for the three months ended December 30, 2019 from $6.7 million for the three months ended December 30, 201831, 2018. The increase was attributable to a higher yield on interest-earning assets, which increased 16 basis points to 4.55% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $5.94.39% for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The higher yields more than offset lower average balances of interest-earning assets, which decreased $10.5 million between periods and primarily occurred in lower-yielding interest-earning deposits.

Interest earned on loans increased $270,000, or 4.4%, to $6.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017. The increase was attributable to higher average balances of interest-earning assets, which increased $43.4 million, or 7.8%, and a higher yield on interest-earning assets, which increased 20 basis points to 4.39% for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 compared with 4.19% the prior year period.

Interest earned on loans increased $692,000, or 12.7%, to $6.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018 compared with $5.4 million the same period prior year due to a $37.0$13.5 million increase in the average balance of loans receivable and higher yields on loans receivable, which increased 209 basis points to 4.86% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 4.77% for the three months ended December 31, 2018 from 4.57% for the three months ended December 31, 2017.2018.

 

Interest earned on our investment securities, including interest earning deposits and excluding FHLB stock, increased $66,000,decreased $150,000, or 15.6%30.7%, to $338,000 at December 31, 2019 from $488,000 at December 31, 2018 from $422,000 at December 31, 2017.2018. The increasedecrease was due to a $6.3$23.9 million, or 7.8%26.5%, increasedecrease in the average balance of such securities and deposits to $90.2$66.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 from $83.8$90.2 million at December 31, 2017.2018. The average yield on investment securities and interest earning deposits increased 15decreased 13 basis points to 2.02% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 2.15% for the three months ended December 31, 2018 from 2.00% for the three months ended December 31, 2017.2018. The increasedecrease in average balance and yield on investment securities and interest earning deposits was primarily due to larger deposit balances held atreflected the lower interest rates paid on reserves by the Federal Reserve Bank as well as higher yields on those balances.between the comparable periods.

 

Interest Expense.Interest expense increased $572,000,$14,000, or 54.2%0.9%, to $1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018 from $1.1 million for2019 compared with the three months ended December 31, 2017.2018. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $30.1decreased $12.0 million, or 6.8%2.5%, between the two periods, while the cost of such liabilities increased 425 basis points to 1.36%1.41% for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 compared with 0.94%1.36% the prior year period. Partially contributing to the higherThe cost of liabilities between periods increased, despite lower market interest rates, due to competition for and retention of time deposits (including individual retirement accounts). While the Company was able to lower the average cost of its savings, interest-bearing liabilities was achecking and money market deposit promotionaccounts, the cost of its time deposits rose 23 basis points to 1.93% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from which1.70% for the Company will fund its loan growth during the year.three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $27.4decreased $11.8 million to $427.5 million at December 31, 2019 from $439.3 million at December 31, 2018, from $411.9 million at December 31, 2017, while the average cost of such deposits increased 444 basis points to 1.30%1.34% from 0.86%1.30% between the two periods. As a result, interest paid on interest-bearing deposits increased $544,000only $8,000 to remain $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018 from $894,0002019 compared with the three months ended December 31, 2018.

Interest paid on advances increased $6,000 to $196,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2017.

Interest paid on advances increased $28,000 to2019 from $190,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 from $162,000 for the same period prior year, while the average balance of such borrowings increased $2.7 milliondecreased $116,000 to $34.6$34.4 million at December 31, 20182019 from $31.9$34.5 million at December 31, 2017.2018. The average cost of advances increased 159 basis points to 2.26% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 2.17% for the three months ended December 31, 2018 from 2.02% foras maturing advances during the three months ended December 31, 2017.year were replaced with new, higher cost advances at prevailing market interest rates.

 

29 

Table of Contents

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur.

 

30 

Table of Contents

After an evaluation of these factors, management recorded a provision of $210,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to a provision of $201,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 compared2018. The increase was attributable to a provisionthe establishment of $250,000specific reserves totaling $320,000 for two non-performing loans during the three months ended at December 31, 2019, partially offset by lower general reserves resulting from lower non-performing loans and the change in the composition of total loans receivable during the quarter. There were $2,000 in net recoveries for the three months ended December 31, 2017. The decrease in the provision for loan losses was due in part to the absence of net2019 compared with no charge-offs foror recoveries during the three months ended December 31, 2018 compared to net charge-offs of $188,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2017.2018.

 

Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a quarterly basis, and establishes the provision for loan losses based on the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph. As management evaluates the allowance for loan losses, the increased risk associated with larger non-homogenous construction, commercial real estate and commercial business loans may result in larger additions to the allowance for loan losses in future periods.

 

Other Income.Non-interest income decreased $222,000,$22,000, or 34.3%5.2%, to $426,000$404,000 during the three months ended December 31, 20182019 compared to $648,000$426,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2017.2018. The decrease in non-interest income was attributable to lower service charges, specifically loan prepayment penalties, which decreased $56,000. Partially offsetting the decline were higher gains from the sales of assets. Gains from the sales of loans, decreased $187,000 while gains on the sale of investment securities decreased $107,000. Offsetting these declines was a $63,000 increase in service charge income, primarily from loan prepayment penalties received during the current period.which increased $26,000.

 

Other Expenses.Non-interest expenses decreased $44,000,increased $239,000, or 1.0%5.6%, to $4.5 million during the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $4.3 million during the three months ended December 31, 2018 primarily2018. Compensation and employee benefits expense increased $145,000, or 5.9%, for the three months ended December 31, 2019 due to lower other real estate owned (“OREO”) expenses, which decreased $186,000new positions in the Bank’s regulatory compliance department and due to lower valuation allowances on properties betweenannual merit increases for employees during the quarterly periods. Partially offsetting this decrease were higher compensation and employee benefit expenses, which increased $86,000, or 3.6%, andyear. In addition, higher legal fees related to the collection and foreclosure of non-performing loans whichresulted in a $58,000 increase in professional expenses and other real estate owned expenses increased $61,000, or 26.5%.$57,000 due to higher valuation allowances between the quarterly periods.

 

Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded tax expense of $238,000 on pre-tax income of $791,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019, compared to $279,000 on pre-tax income of $964,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018, compared to $564,000 on pre-tax income of $893,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2017. The lower income tax expense for the current period resulted from the December 22, 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The Act lowered the Company’s Federal tax income tax rate from 34% to 21%. Included in the income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2017 was a $306,000 expense for a reduction in the Company’s net deferred tax assets resulting from the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.2018. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 was 29.0%, which reflected the lower 21% Federal income tax rate as well as a newly enacted 2.5% New Jersey State income tax surcharge effective October 1, 201830.1% compared with 28.9% for the Company.

three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Liquidity

 

The Company’s liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, pay withdrawals of deposits, and other cash outflows in an efficient, cost-effective manner. The Company’s short-term sources of liquidity include maturity, repayment and sales of assets, excess cash and cash equivalents, new deposits, other borrowings, and new advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. There has been no material adverse change during the three months ended December 31, 20182019 in the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to fund their operations.

 

At December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had commitments outstanding under letters of credit of $1.9 million,$962,000, commitments to originate loans of $9.5$19.1 million, and commitments to fund undisbursed balances of closed loans and unused lines of credit of $60.5$49.6 million. There has been no material change during the three months ended December 31, 20182019 in any of the Company’s other contractual obligations or commitments to make future payments.

 

Capital Requirements

 

At December 31, 2018,2019, the Bank’s Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank's total assets was 8.38%8.96%, and total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets was 12.54%12.97%.

 

3130 

Table of Contents 

 

Item 3- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

 

 

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended December 31, 20182019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

3231 

Table of Contents 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal proceedings

None.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
a.)Not applicable.

 

b.)Not applicable.

 

c.)The Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock during the three months ended December 31,, 2018. 2019. Through December 31,, 2018, 2019, the Company had repurchased 81,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $8.33.$8.33, which has reduced outstanding common stock shares to 5,820,746.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.Other Information
a.)Not applicable.

 

b.)None.

 

Item 6.Exhibits

Exhibits

31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101Interactive data file containing the following financial statements formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20182019 and September 30, 2018;2019; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017;2018; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017;2018; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017;2018; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 20182019 and 2017;2018; and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

3332 

Table of Contents 

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.

 

 

 MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.
 (Registrant)
  
  
  
  
Date: February 13, 20192020/s/ John S. Fitzgerald
 John S. Fitzgerald
 President and Chief Executive Officer
  
  
  
Date: February 13, 20192020/s/ Jon R. Ansari
 Jon R. Ansari
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer