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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
OR
Commission file number 0-26850
First Defiance Financial Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 782-5015
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date. Common Stock, $.01 Par Value – 9,728,749 shares outstanding at August 3, 2012.
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.
INDEX
PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Condition (Amounts in Thousands, except share and per share data)
(continued)
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Condition (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in Thousands, except share and per share data)
See accompanying notes
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP. Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in Thousands, except share and per share data)
See accompanying notes
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP. Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in Thousands)
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP. Consolidated Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in Thousands)
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP. Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in Thousands)
See accompanying notes.
FIRST DEFIANCE FINANCIAL CORP. Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited at June 30, 2012 and 2011)
1. Basis of Presentation
First Defiance Financial Corp. (“First Defiance” or the “Company”) is a unitary thrift holding company that conducts business through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, First Federal Bank of the Midwest (“First Federal”) and First Insurance Group of the Midwest, Inc. (“First Insurance”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
First Federal is primarily engaged in attracting deposits from the general public and using those and other available sources of funds to originate loans primarily in the counties in which its offices are located. First Federal’s traditional banking activities include originating and servicing residential, commercial and consumer loans and providing a broad range of depository, trust and wealth management services. First Insurance is an insurance agency that does business in the Defiance, Archbold, Bryan, Bowling Green, Maumee and Oregon, Ohio areas, offering property and casualty, and group health and life insurance products.
The consolidated condensed statement of financial condition at December 31, 2011 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, which were included in First Defiance’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements as of June 30, 2012 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 have been prepared by First Defiance without audit and do not include information or footnotes necessary for the complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in First Defiance's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements have been made. The results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant areas where First Defiance uses estimates are the valuation of certain investment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of mortgage servicing rights and goodwill, the determination of unrecognized income tax benefits, and the determination of post-retirement benefits.
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common shares (net income less dividend requirements for preferred stock and accretion of preferred stock discount) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. All outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends are considered participating securities for the calculation. Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options, warrants, restricted stock awards or units and stock grants.
3. Fair Value
FASB ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.
FASB ASC Topic 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available. In that regard, FASB ASC Topic 820 established a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.
Available for sale securities - Securities classified as available for sale are generally reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs where the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service that uses matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows and the bonds’ terms and conditions, among other things. Securities in Level 1 include federal agency preferred stock securities. Securities in Level 2 include U.S. Government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and municipal securities. The Company classifies its pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations as Level 3. The portfolio consists of collateralized debt obligations backed by pools of trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions and insurance companies. Based on the lack of observable market data, the Company estimated fair values based on the observable data available and reasonable unobservable market data. The Company estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow model which used appropriately adjusted discount rates reflecting credit and liquidity risks. The Company used an independent third party which is described further in Note 7.
Impaired loans - Fair values for impaired collateral dependent loans are generally based on appraisals obtained from licensed real estate appraisers and in certain circumstances consideration of offers obtained to purchase properties prior to foreclosure. Appraisals for collateral dependent impaired loans are ordered annually. These appraisals are ordered and reviewed independently by the Company’s credit administration department. Appraisals for commercial real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach. The cost method bases value in the cost to replace the current property. Value of market comparison approach evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area. The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and an investors required return. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Comparable sales adjustments are based on known sales prices of similar type and similar use properties and duration of time that the property has been on the market to sell. Such adjustments made in the appraisal process are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Real Estate held for sale - Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are then reviewed monthly by members of the asset review committee for valuation changes and are accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals which may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including cost, comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, a member of the Company’s asset quality or collections department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal. Appraisal values are discounted between a range of 10% to 30% to account for various disposal costs and other factors that may impact the value of collateral. In determining the value of impaired collateral dependent loans and other real estate owned, significant unobservable inputs may be used which include: physical condition of comparable properties sold, net operating income generated by the property and investor rates of return.
Mortgage servicing rights – On a quarterly basis, mortgage servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to the carrying amount. If the carrying amount of an individual tranche exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded on that tranche so that the servicing asset is carried at fair value. Fair value is determined at a tranche level based on a model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and are validated against available market data (Level 2).
Mortgage banking derivative - The fair value of mortgage banking derivatives are evaluated monthly based on derivative valuation models using quoted prices for similar assets adjusted for specific attributes of the commitments and other observable market data at the valuation date (Level 2).
The following table summarizes the financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
There were no transfers between levels 1 and 2 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.
The table below presents a reconciliation and income classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
The following table summarizes the financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a fair value of $1,311,000, with a valuation allowance of $765,000 at June 30, 2012. A recovery of provision expense of $576,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was included in earnings. Provision expense of $4,187,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was included in earnings.
Mortgage servicing rights which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value had a fair value of $8,274,000 at June 30, 2012 resulting in a valuation allowance of $1,785,000. A charge of $177,000 for the three months and $256,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was included in earnings.
Real estate held for sale is determined using Level 3 inputs which include appraisals and adjusted for estimated costs to sell. The change in fair value of real estate held for sale was $126,000 for the three months and $263,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 which was recorded directly as an adjustment to current earnings through non-interest expense.
Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a fair value of $10,912,000, with a valuation allowance of $7,200,000 at December 31, 2011. A provision expense of $3,067,000 for the three months and $5,479,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were included in earnings.
Mortgage servicing rights which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value had a fair value of $8,690,000 at December 31, 2011, resulting in a valuation allowance of $1,529,000. A recovery of $316,000 for the three months and $487,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were included in earnings.
Real estate held for sale is determined using Level 3 inputs which include current and prior appraisals and estimated costs to sell. The change in fair value of real estate held for sale was $259,000 for the three months and $551,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, which was recorded directly as an adjustment to current earnings through non-interest expense.
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 825, the following table is a comparative condensed consolidated statement of financial condition based on carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of First Defiance.
Much of the information used to arrive at “fair value” is highly subjective and judgmental in nature and therefore the results may not be precise. Subjective factors include, among other things, estimated cash flows, risk characteristics and interest rates, all of which are subject to change. With the exception of investment securities, the Company’s financial instruments are not readily marketable and market prices do not exist. Since negotiated prices for the instruments, which are not readily marketable depend greatly on the motivation of the buyer and seller, the amounts that will actually be realized or paid per settlement or maturity of these instruments could be significantly different.
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, term notes payable and advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance, as a result of their short-term nature, is considered to be equal to fair value and are classified as Level 1.
It was not practicable to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.
The fair value of loans which reprice within 90 days is equal to their carrying amount. For other loans, the estimated fair value is calculated based on discounted cash flow analysis, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms, resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are valued at the lower of cost or fair value as previously described. The allowance for loan losses is considered to be a reasonable adjustment for credit risk. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price. The fair value of loans held for sale is estimated based on binding contracts and quotes from third party investors resulting in a Level 2 classification.
The fair value of accrued interest receivable is equal to the carrying amounts resulting in a Level 2 or Level 3 classification which is consistent with its underlying asset.
The fair value of non-interest bearing deposits are considered equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e. carrying value) and are classified as Level 1. The fair value of savings, NOW and certain money market accounts are equal to their carrying amounts and are a Level 2 classification. Fair values of fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level 2 classification.
The fair values of securities sold under repurchase agreements are equal to their carrying amounts resulting in a Level 2 classification. The carrying value of subordinated debentures and deposits with fixed maturities is estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses based on interest rates currently being offered on instruments with similar characteristics and maturities resulting in a Level 3 classification.
FHLB advances with maturities greater than 90 days are valued based on discounted cash flow analysis, using interest rates currently being quoted for similar characteristics and maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification. The cost or value of any call or put options is based on the estimated cost to settle the option at June 30, 2012.
4. Stock Compensation Plans
First Defiance has established equity based compensation plans for its directors and employees. On March 15, 2010, the Board adopted, and the shareholders approved at the 2010 Annual Shareholders Meeting, the First Defiance Financial Corp. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2010 Equity Plan”). The 2010 Equity Plan replaces all existing plans. All awards currently outstanding under prior plans will remain in effect in accordance with their respective terms. Any new awards will be made under the 2010 Equity Plan. The 2010 Equity Plan allows for issuance of up to 350,000 common shares through the award of options, stock grants, restricted stock units (“RSU”), stock appreciation rights or other stock-based awards.
As of June 30, 2012, 317,600 options have been granted pursuant to the 2010 equity plan and previous plans and remain outstanding at option prices based on the market value of the underlying shares on the date the options were granted. Options granted under all plans vest 20% per year except for the 2009 grant to the Company’s executive officers, which vested 40% in 2011 and then 20% annually, subject to certain other limitations required by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. All options expire ten years from the date of grant. Vested options of retirees expire on the earlier of the scheduled expiration date or three months after the retirement date.
On August 15, 2011, the Company approved a 2011 Short-Term (“STIP”) and a 2011 Long-Term (“LTIP”) Equity Incentive Plan for selected members of management. The Plans are effective January 1, 2011 and provide for cash and/or equity benefits if certain performance targets are achieved.
On March 9, 2012, the Company approved a 2012 STIP and a 2012 LTIP for selected members of management. The Plans are effective January 1, 2012 and provide for cash and/or equity benefits if certain performance targets are achieved. Awards issued under these plans will reduce the amount of awards available to be issued under the 2010 Equity Plan.
Under both STIPs the participants may earn up to 25% to 45% of their salary for potential payout based on the achievement of certain corporate and/or market area performance targets during the calendar year. The final value of the awards to be made under the 2012 STIP will be determined at December 31 of each year and will be paid out in cash and/or equity, as elected by the participant, in accordance with the following vesting schedule: 50% in the first quarter after the calendar year, 25% on the one-year anniversary, and 25% on the second-year anniversary. The participants are required to be employed on the day of payout in order to receive an award.
Under both LTIPs the participants may earn up to 25% to 45% of their salary for potential payout based on the achievement of certain corporate performance targets either over a two or three year period. The final amount of benefit under the 2011 LTIP will be determined at December 31, 2012 and the final amount of benefit under the 2012 LTIP will be determined on December 31, 2014. The benefits earned under the plans will be paid out in cash and/or equity, as elected by the participant, in the first quarter following the close of the performance period. The participants are required to be employed on the day of payout in order to receive the payment.
The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company’s common stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. The expected term of options granted is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. There were no options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011.
Following is activity under the plans during the six months ended June 30, 2012:
As of June 30, 2012, there was $80,000 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock options granted under the Company’s equity plans. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
At June 30, 2012, 5,681 stock grants and 50,028 RSU’s were outstanding. Compensation expense is recognized over the performance period based on the achievements of targets as established with the plan documents. Total expense of $296,000 was recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and approximately $296,000 is included within other liabilities at June 30, 2012 related to the STIPs and LTIPs.
The maximum amount of compensation expense that may be recorded for the 2012 STIP and both LTIPs at June 30, 2012 is approximately $1.3 million. However, the estimated expense expected to be recorded as of June 30, 2012 based on the performance measures in the plans, is $880,000 of which $500,000 is unrecognized at June 30, 2012 and will be recognized over the remaining performance period.
5. Dividends on Common Stock
First Defiance declared and paid a $0.05 per common stock dividend in the first and second quarter of 2012. There was no common stock dividend declared or paid in the first or second quarter of 2011.
As a result of its participation in the Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”), First Defiance was prohibited without prior approval of the U.S. Treasury, from paying a quarterly cash dividend of more than $0.26 per share until the U.S. Treasury’s preferred stock is redeemed or transferred to an unaffiliated third party. This prohibition ended when the U.S. Treasury sold all of its preferred stock on June 19, 2012. Further, First Defiance has agreed in its Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Reserve to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve prior to the declaration of dividends.
6. Earnings Per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands except per share data):
There were 256,643 shares under option granted to employees excluded from the diluted earnings per common share calculation as they were anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. Shares under option of 262,850 and 343,550 were excluded from the diluted earnings per common share calculations as they were anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
7. Investment Securities
The following is a summary of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities (in thousands):
* FHLMC, FNMA,
and GNMA certificates are residential mortgage-backed securities.
The amortized cost and fair value of the investment securities portfolio at June 30, 2012 are shown below by contractual maturity. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. For purposes of the maturity table, mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”) and REMICs, which are not due at a single maturity date, have not been allocated over the maturity groupings. These securities may mature earlier than their weighted-average contractual maturities because of principal prepayments.
Investment securities with a carrying amount of $141.4 million at June 30, 2012 were pledged as collateral on public deposits, securities sold under repurchase agreements and FHLB advances.
As of June 30, 2012, the Company’s investment portfolio consisted of 380 securities, 29 of which were in an unrealized loss position.
The following tables summarize First Defiance’s securities that were in an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
With the exception of Trust Preferred Securities, the above securities all have fixed interest rates, and all securities have defined maturities. Their fair value is sensitive to movements in market interest rates. First Defiance has the ability and intent to hold these investments for a time necessary to recover the amortized cost without impacting its liquidity position and it is not more than likely that the Company will be required to sell the investments before anticipated recovery.
Realized gains from the sales of investment securities totaled $382,000 ($248,000 after tax) in the second quarter of 2012 while there were no realized gains in the second quarter of 2011. Realized gains from the sales of investment securities totaled $425,000 ($276,000 after tax) for the first six months of 2012 compared to realized gains of $49,000 ($32,000 after tax) for the first six months of 2011.
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio into two general segments. Investment securities classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC Topic 320. Certain collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) are evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC Topic 325, Investment – Other.
When OTTI occurs under either model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected compared to the book value of the security and is recognized in earnings. The amount of OTTI related to other factors shall be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings shall become the new amortized cost basis of the investment.
For the first six months of 2012, management determined there was no OTTI. For the first six months of 2011, management determined there was OTTI on one CDO resulting in a write-down of $2,200 ($1,400 after tax).
The Company held eight CDOs at June 30, 2012. Four of those CDOs were written down in full prior to January 1, 2010. The remaining four CDOs have a total amortized cost of $3.6 million at June 30, 2012. Of these, two, with a total amortized cost of $1.6 million, were identified as OTTI in prior periods. The final two CDOs, with a total amortized cost of $2.0 million, continue to pay principal and interest payments in accordance with the contractual terms of the securities and no credit loss impairment has been identified in management’s analysis. Therefore, these two CDO investments have not been deemed by management to be OTTI. In June 2012, the Company was notified that its Preferred Term Security VI was redeemed through an auction process. The security was redeemed at full price with proceeds being received in July 2012. This security had previously identified OTTI of $80,000. The previous OTTI amount was recorded as a yield adjustment in interest income as of June 30, 2012 due to the increase in expected cash flows resulting from the auction.
Given the conditions in the debt markets today and the absence of observable transactions in the secondary and new issue markets, the Company’s CDOs will be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because management determined that significant adjustments were required to determine fair value at the measurement date.
As required under FASB ASC Topic 320, declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses.
The Company’s CDO valuations were supported by analysis prepared by an independent third party. Their approach to determining fair value involved several steps: 1) detailed credit and structural evaluation of each piece of collateral in the CDO; 2) collateral performance projections for each piece of collateral in the CDO (default, recovery and prepayment/amortization probabilities) and 3) discounted cash flow modeling.
Trust Preferred CDOs Discount Rate Methodology
First Defiance uses market-based yield indicators as a baseline for determining appropriate discount rates, and then adjusts the resulting discount rates on the basis of its credit and structural analysis of specific CDO instruments. The primary focus is on the returns a fixed income investor would require in order to allocate capital on a risk adjusted basis. There is currently no active market for trust preferred CDOs, however, First Defiance looks principally to market yields for stand-alone trust preferred securities issued by banks, thrifts and insurance companies for which there is an active and liquid market. The next step is to make a series of adjustments to reflect the differences that nevertheless exist between these products (both credit and structural) and, most importantly, to reflect idiosyncratic credit performance differences (both actual and projected) between these products and the underlying collateral in the specific CDOs. Importantly, as part of the analysis described above, First Defiance considers the fact that structured instruments frequently exhibit leverage not present in stand-alone instruments, and make adjustments as necessary to reflect this additional risk.
Fundamental to this evaluation is an assessment of the likelihood of CDO coverage test failures that would have the effect of diverting cash flow away from the relevant CDO bond for some period of time. Generally speaking, the Company adjusts indicative credit spreads upwards in the case of CDOs that have relatively weaker collateral and/or less cushion with respect to overcollateralization and interest coverage test ratios and downwards if the reverse is true. This aspect of the Company’s discount rate methodology is important because there is frequently a great difference in the risks present in CDO instruments that are otherwise very similar (i.e. CDOs with the same basic type of collateral, the same manager, the same vintage, etc., may exhibit vastly different performance characteristics). With respect to this last point, First Defiance notes that given today’s credit environment, characterized by high default and deferral rates, it is typically the case that deal-specific credit performance (determined on the basis of the credit characteristics of remaining collateral) is the best indicator of what a willing market participant would pay for an instrument.
The Company uses the same methodology for all of its CDOs and believes its valuation methodology is appropriate for all of its CDOs in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 320 as well as other related guidance.
The default and recovery probabilities for each piece of collateral were formed based on the evaluation of the collateral credit and a review of historical industry default data and current/near-term operating conditions. For collateral that has already deferred, the Company assumed a recovery of 10% of par for banks, thrifts or other depository institutions and 15% for insurance companies. Although there is a possibility that the deferring collateral will become current at some point in the future, First Defiance has conservatively assumed that it will continue to defer and gradually will default.
The following table details the six securities with other-than-temporary impairment, their lowest credit rating at June 30, 2012 and the related credit losses recognized in earnings for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012 (In Thousands):
The amount of OTTI recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) was $771,000 for the above securities at June 30, 2012. There was $822,000 recognized in AOCI at June 30, 2011.
The following table provides additional information related to the four CDO investments for which a balance remains as of June 30, 2012 (dollars in thousands):
The Company’s assumed average lifetime default rate declined from 30.2% at the end of the second quarter 2011 to a rate of 28.6% at the end of the second quarter 2012.
The table below presents a roll-forward of the credit losses relating to debt securities recognized in earnings for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
The proceeds from the sales and calls of securities and the associated gains are listed below:
The following table summarizes the changes within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
Loans receivable consist of the following (in thousands):
Loan segments have been identified by evaluating the portfolio based on collateral and credit risk characteristics.
The following table discloses allowance for loan loss activity for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 by portfolio segment and impairment method ($ in thousands):
The following table discloses allowance for loan loss activity year to date as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 by portfolio segment and impairment method ($ in thousands):
The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of June 30, 2012:
(In Thousands)
The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2011:
(In Thousands)
The following table presents the average balance, interest income recognized and cash basis income recognized on impaired loans by class of loans. (In Thousands)
The following table presents the average balance, interest income recognized and cash basis income recognized on impaired loans by class of loans: (In Thousands)
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of June 30, 2012: (In Thousands)
Impaired loans have been recognized in conformity with FASB ASC Topic 310.
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2011: (In Thousands)
The following table presents the aggregate amounts of non-performing assets, comprised of non-performing loans and real estate owned on the dates indicated:
The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due and non accrual loans as of June 30, 2012 by class of loans: (In Thousands)
The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due and non accrual loans as of December 31, 2011 by class of loans: (In Thousands)
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The Company has allocated $140,000 and $1.8 million, respectively, of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The Company had not committed to lend any additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2012 and had committed to lend additional amounts totaling up to $64,000 as of December 31, 2011.
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modification of the terms of such loans included one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan; or some other modification deeming the loan a troubled debt restructuring.
During the six month period ending June 30, 2012, modifications were made to four loans to reduce the stated interest rate of the loans. The reduction for one loan was for the remaining maturity of the loan, which is in 14 years; the reduction for one loan was for 16 months, after which it will convert to an adjustable rate loan over an index at a market spread; the reduction for one loan was for the remaining maturity of the loan, which is in 25 ½ years, priced at a market spread over the 1-year T-bill; and the reduction for one loan was for 2 years, after which it will convert to an adjustable rate loan over an index at a market spread. There were four additional loans which involved a partial write-down along with new terms and two additional other loans where interest was capitalized and the term was extended.
The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three and six month period ending June 30, 2012 (Dollars In Thousands):
The troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $32,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, after $29,000 of charge-offs during the quarter ended June 30, 2012. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the troubled debt restructurings described above decreased the allowance for loan losses by $29,000 after $742,000 of charge-offs.
There was one loan that defaulted during 2012 which had been modified within one year of the default date. A default for purposes of this disclosure is a troubled debt restructured loan in which the borrower is 90 days past due. This was a commercial working capital loan with a recorded investment of $580,000 at June 30, 2012. There was no allowance for loan loss impact as a result of this default.
In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed in an internal loan committee meeting.
Credit Quality Indicators
Loans are categorized into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. Loans are analyzed individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial and commercial real estate loans and certain homogenous mortgage, home equity and consumer loans. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. First Defiance uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.
Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Not Graded. Loans classified as not graded are generally smaller balance residential real estate, home equity and consumer installment loans which are originated primarily by using an automated underwriting system. These loans are monitored based on their delinquency status and are evaluated individually only if they are seriously delinquent.
Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. As of June 30, 2012, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows: (In Thousands)
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