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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2012
OR
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to ______
Commission File Number 0-18279
Tri-County Financial Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(301) 645-5601 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by 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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
As of July 31, 2012, the registrant had 3,035,999 shares of common stock outstanding.
TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
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PART I FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011
General - The consolidated financial statements of Tri-County Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Community Bank of Tri-County (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, Community Mortgage Corporation of Tri-County, included herein are unaudited. However, they reflect all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring accruals that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The balances as of December 31, 2011 have been derived from audited financial statements. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies as disclosed in the 2011 Annual Report. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the remainder of the year or any other period. Certain previously reported amounts have been restated to conform to the 2012 presentation.
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report.
The Company provides a variety of financial services to individuals and businesses through its offices in Southern Maryland and King George, Virginia. Its primary deposit products are demand, savings and time deposits, and its primary lending products are commercial and residential mortgage loans, commercial loans, construction and land development loans, home equity and second mortgages and commercial equipment loans.
The Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements” and FASB ASC Topic 825, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, which provides a framework for measuring and disclosing fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. FASB ASC Topic 820 requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet in periods subsequent to initial recognition, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available for sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans).
FASB ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. 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 on a nonrecurring basis such as loans held for investment and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.
Under FASB ASC Topic 820, the Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine the fair value. These hierarchy levels are:
Level 1 inputs - Unadjusted quoted process in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3 inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally coincides with the Company’s monthly or quarterly valuation process.
There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy and the Company had no Level 3 fair value assets or liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011, respectively. The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value:
Securities Available for Sale Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities (“GSEs”), municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.
Loans Receivable The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis, however, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan loss is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan are considered impaired. Management estimates the fair value of impaired loans using one of several methods, including the collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Impaired loans not requiring a specific allowance represent loans for which the fair value of expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investment in such loans. At December 31, 2011, substantially all of the impaired loans were evaluated based upon the fair value of the collateral. In accordance with FASB ASC 820, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 3.
Loans Held for Sale Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value, in the aggregate. Fair value is derived from secondary market quotations for similar instruments. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.
Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with the mortgage servicing rights retained by the Company. The carrying value of mortgage loans sold is reduced by the cost allocated to the associated servicing rights. Gains or losses on sales of mortgage loans are recognized based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related mortgage loans sold, using the specific identification method.
Foreclosed Real Estate (OREO) Foreclosed real estate is adjusted for fair value upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value and fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised value of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the foreclosed asset at nonrecurring Level 3.
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The tables below present the recorded amount of assets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis The Company may be required from time to time to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are included in the table below.
Loans with impairment have unpaid principal balances of $4,989,245 and $10,096,399 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and include impaired loans with a specific allowance.
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with its subsidiaries. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of tax expense.
Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income less dividends on preferred shares, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income less dividends on preferred shares, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including any potential dilutive common shares outstanding, such as options and warrants. As of June 30, 2012 and 2011, there were 101,549 and 102,524 shares, respectively, excluded from the diluted net income per share computation because the exercise price of the stock options were greater than the market price, and thus were anti-dilutive. Basic and diluted earnings per share have been computed based on weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding as follows:
The Company has stock option and incentive arrangements to attract and retain key personnel. In May 2005, the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by the shareholders, which authorizes the issuance of restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, stock units and stock options to the Board of Directors and key employees. Compensation expense for service based awards is recognized over the vesting period. Performance based awards are recognized based on a vesting, if applicable, and the probability of achieving the goals.
Stock-based compensation expense totaled $81,189 and $93,810 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which consisted of grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units. Stock-based compensation included director compensation for stock granted in lieu of cash compensation. All outstanding options were fully vested at December 31, 2011. The Company has not granted any stock options since 2007.
The fair value of the Company’s employee stock options is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company estimates expected market price volatility and expected term of the options based on historical data and other factors.
The exercise price for options is set at the discretion of the committee administering the Plan, but is not less than the market value of the shares as of the date of grant. An option’s maximum term is 10 years and the options vest at the discretion of the committee. The following tables below summarize outstanding and exercisable options at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
Options outstanding are all currently exercisable and are summarized as follows:
The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options and exercisable stock options was $302,545 and $175,911 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $16.40 and $15.00 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and the exercise price multiplied by the number of options outstanding.
The Company has outstanding restricted stock and stock units granted in accordance with the Plan. The following tables below summarize the unvested restricted stock awards and units outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
On June 15, 2005, Tri-County Capital Trust II (“Capital Trust II”), a Delaware business trust formed, funded and wholly owned by the Company, issued $5,000,000 of variable-rate capital securities in a private pooled transaction. The variable rate is based on the 90-day LIBOR rate plus 1.70%. The Trust used the proceeds from this issuance, along with the $155,000 for Capital Trust II’s common securities, to purchase $5,155,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures. The interest rate on the debentures and the trust preferred securities is variable and adjusts quarterly. These capital securities qualify as Tier I capital and are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in Junior Subordinated Debentures.” Both the capital securities of Capital Trust II and the junior subordinated debentures are scheduled to mature on June 15, 2035, unless called by the Company.
On July 22, 2004, Tri-County Capital Trust I (“Capital Trust I”), a Delaware business trust formed, funded and wholly owned by the Company, issued $7,000,000 of variable-rate capital securities in a private pooled transaction. The variable rate is based on the 90-day LIBOR rate plus 2.60%. The Trust used the proceeds from this issuance, along with the Company’s $217,000 capital contribution for Capital Trust I’s common securities, to purchase $7,217,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures. The interest rate on the debentures and the trust preferred securities is variable and adjusts quarterly. These debentures qualify as Tier I capital and are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in Junior Subordinated Debentures.” Both the capital securities of Capital Trust I and the junior subordinated debentures are scheduled to mature on July 22, 2034, unless called by the Company.
Small Business Lending Fund Preferred Stock On September 22, 2011, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the Secretary of the Treasury (the “Secretary”), pursuant to which the Company issued 20,000 shares of the Company’s Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), having a liquidation amount per share equal to $1,000, for a total purchase price of $20,000,000. The Purchase Agreement was entered into, and the Series C Preferred Stock was issued, as authorized by the Small Business Lending Fund program.
The Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends, payable quarterly. The dividend rate, as a percentage of the liquidation amount, can fluctuate on a quarterly basis during the first 10 quarters during which the Series C Preferred Stock is outstanding, based upon changes in the level of “Qualified Small Business Lending” or “QSBL” (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) by the Bank. Based upon the increase in the Bank’s level of QSBL over the baseline level calculated under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the dividend rate for the initial dividend period has been set at one percent (1%). For the second through ninth calendar quarters, the dividend rate may be adjusted to between one percent (1%) and five percent (5%) per annum, to reflect the amount of change in the Bank’s level of QSBL. If the level of the Bank’s qualified small business loans declines so that the percentage increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline level is less than 10%, then the dividend rate payable on the Series C Preferred Stock would increase. For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at between one percent (1%) and seven percent (7%) based upon the increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline. After four and one half years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to nine percent (9%). In addition, beginning on January 1, 2014, and on all Series C Preferred Stock dividend payment dates thereafter ending on April 1, 2016, the Company will be required to pay to the Secretary, on each share of Series C Preferred Stock, but only out of assets legally available, a fee equal to 0.5% of the liquidation amount per share of Series C Preferred Stock.
The Series C Preferred Stock is non-voting, except in limited circumstances. If the Company misses five dividend payments, whether or not consecutive, the holder of the Series C Preferred Stock will have the right, but not the obligation, to appoint a representative as an observer on the Company’s Board of Directors. The Series C Preferred Stock may be redeemed at any time at the Company’s option, at a redemption price of 100% of the liquidation amount plus accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption for the current period, subject to the approval of our federal banking regulator. The Company is permitted to repay its SBLF funding in increments of 25% or $5.0 million, subject to the approval of our federal banking regulator.
The Series C Preferred Stock was issued in a private placement exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company has agreed to register the Series C Preferred Stock under certain circumstances set forth in Annex E to the Purchase Agreement. The Series C Preferred Stock is not subject to any contractual restrictions on transfer.
Redemption of Series A and B Preferred Stock - Troubled Asset Relief Program’s (TARP) Capital Purchase Program On September 22, 2011, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “Repurchase Letter”) with the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”), in which the Company agreed to redeem, out of the proceeds of the issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock, all 15,540 outstanding shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, liquidation amount $1,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), for a redemption price of $15,619,858, including accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption and all 777 outstanding shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, liquidation amount $1,000 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), for a redemption price of $784,187, including accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption.
The Company issued Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock on December 19, 2008. It was outstanding until redemption of 100% of all Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock on September 22, 2011. The annual dividend rates paid for Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock were 5% and 9%, respectively.
At June 30, 2012, certain asset-backed securities with a carrying value of $8.5 million were pledged to secure certain deposits. At June 30, 2012, asset-backed securities with a carrying value of $10.5 million were pledged as collateral for advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the AFS and HTM asset-backed securities investment portfolios were $162,615,864, or 97%, and $190,477,003, or 98%, respectively, of the Company’s total AFS and HTM portfolios.
At June 30, 2012, 95% of the asset-backed securities portfolio was rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s or equivalent credit rating from other major rating agency. AFS asset-backed securities issued by GSEs had an average life of 2.92 years and average duration of 2.78 years and are guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs had an average life of 3.09 years and average duration of 2.92 years and are guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk.
At December 31, 2011, 96% of the asset-backed securities portfolio was rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s or equivalent credit rating from other major rating agency. AFS asset-backed securities issued by GSEs had an average life of 1.65 years and average duration of 1.61 years and are guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs had an average life of 2.72 years and average duration of 2.57 years and are guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and for the year ended December 31, 2011, there were no sales of available for sale securities or held to maturity securities.
We believe that the securities with unrealized losses will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold these securities to maturity. We believe that the losses are the result of general perceptions of safety and creditworthiness of the entire sector and a general disruption of orderly markets in the asset class. No charges related to other-than-temporary impairment were made during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded a charge of $148,000 related to other-than-temporary impairment on a single CMO issue. At June 30, 2012, the CMO issue had a par value of $999,000, a market fair value of $768,000 and a carrying value of $607,000.
Management has the ability and intent to hold the securities with unrealized losses classified as held to maturity until they mature, at which time the Company will receive full value for the securities. Because our intention is not to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, management considers the unrealized losses in the held-to-maturity portfolio to be temporary, except for the single CMO issue noted above, for which an other-than-temporary charge was recorded in 2009 in the amount of $148,000.
AFS Securities At June 30, 2012, the AFS investment portfolio had a fair value of $40,665,026 with unrealized losses from their amortized cost of $12,120. Asset-backed securities and corporate securities with unrealized losses had a fair value of $11,019,712 and all unrealized losses were for less than twelve months.
At December 31, 2011, the AFS investment portfolio had a fair value of $41,827,612 with unrealized losses from their amortized cost of $34,905. Asset-backed securities and corporate securities with unrealized losses had a fair value of $18,170,977 and all unrealized losses were for less than twelve months.
HTM Securities Gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value by length of time that the individual HTM securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2012 were as follows:
At June 30, 2012, the HTM investment portfolio had an estimated fair value of $128,002,080, of which $27,898,969, or 22% of the securities, had some unrealized losses from their amortized cost. Of these securities, $21,358,568, or 77%, were mortgage-backed securities issued by GSEs and the remaining $6,540,401, or 23%, were asset-backed securities issued by others.
HTM securities issued by GSEs are guaranteed by the issuer. Total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by GSEs were $33,639, or 0.03%, of the amortized cost of $117,175,102. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs with unrealized losses had an average life of 1.31 years and an average duration of 1.28 years. We believe that the securities will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold these securities to maturity.
HTM asset-backed securities issued by others are mortgage-backed securities. All of the securities have credit support tranches that absorb losses prior to the tranches which the Company owns. The Company reviews credit support positions on its securities regularly. Total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by others were $998,052, or 11.10%, of the amortized cost of $8,990,484. HTM asset-backed securities issued by others with unrealized losses had an average life of 2.44 years and an average duration of 1.79 years.
Gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value by length of time that the individual HTM securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2011 were as follows:
At December 31, 2011, the HTM investment portfolio had an estimated fair value of $154,030,993, of which $39,831,981, or 26% of the securities, had some unrealized losses from their amortized cost. Of these securities, $33,068,480, or 83%, were mortgage-backed securities issued by GSEs and the remaining $6,763,501, or 17%, were asset-backed securities issued by others.
HTM securities issued by GSEs are guaranteed by the issuer. Total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by GSEs were $38,371, or 0.03%, of the amortized cost of $142,927,666. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs with unrealized losses had an average life of 2.06 years and an average duration of 1.96 years. We believe that the securities will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold these securities to maturity.
HTM asset-backed securities issued by others are mortgage-backed securities. All of the securities have credit support tranches that absorb losses prior to the tranches which the Company owns. The Company reviews credit support positions on its securities regularly. Total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by others were $1,421,477, or 14.45%, of the amortized cost of $9,839,222. HTM asset-backed securities issued by others with unrealized losses had an average life of 2.35 years and an average duration of 1.61 years.
Credit Quality of Asset-Backed Securities The tables below present the Standard & Poor’s or equivalent credit rating from other major rating agencies for AFS and HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and others at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 by carrying value. GSE asset-backed securities that were downgraded by Standard and Poor’s during 2011 were treated as AAA based on regulatory guidance.
Foreclosed assets are presented net of an allowance for losses. An analysis of the activity in foreclosed assets is as follows.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Bank disposed of two OREO properties for proceeds of $299,032 and recognized net losses of $96,917. Current year OREO additions include two construction and land development projects valued at $1,038,000 that the Bank utilized the deposit method to account for the sale and transfer of legal title to the borrower. Payments of principal and interest will be recorded as a deposit (liability) until the transaction qualifies for full accrual or installment accounting treatment. As of June 30, 2012, the Bank has received $109,000 in payments on these projects. OREO carrying amounts reflect management’s estimate of the realizable value of these properties incorporating current appraised values, local real estate market conditions and related costs.
Expenses applicable to foreclosed assets include the following.
Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 included $7,600 in deposits refunded on sold foreclosed real estate.
Loans consist of the following:
At June 30, 2012, the Bank’s allowance for loan losses totaled $7,464,137 or 1.01% of loan balances as compared to $7,655,041 or 1.07% of loan balances at December 31, 2011. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on a periodic evaluation of the portfolio with consideration given to the overall loss experience, current economic conditions, size, growth and composition of the loan portfolio, financial condition of the borrowers and other relevant factors that, in management’s judgment, warrant recognition in providing an adequate allowance.
At December 31, 2011, gross loans included $2,356,196 from the sale of two foreclosed real estate properties that the Bank financed during 2011 that did not qualify for full accrual sales treatment under ASC Topic 360-20-40 “Property Plant and Equipment – Derecognition.” The Bank utilized the cost recovery method and deferred gain of $410,268. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the deferred gain balance for these transactions was $410,268.
Risk Characteristics of Portfolio Segments The Company manages its credit products and exposure to credit losses (credit risk) by the following specific portfolio segments (classes) which are levels at which the Company develops and documents its allowance for loan loss methodology. These segments are:
Commercial Real Estate Commercial and other real estate projects include office buildings, retail locations, churches and other special purpose buildings. The Bank offers both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans under these product lines. The primary security on a commercial real estate loan is the real property and the leases that produce income for the real property. The Bank generally limits its exposure to a single borrower to 15% of the Bank’s capital. Loans secured by commercial real estate are generally limited to 80% of the lower of the appraised value or sales price at origination and have an initial contractual loan payment period ranging from three to twenty years.
Loans secured by commercial real estate are larger and involve greater risks than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Because payments on loans secured by such properties are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.
Residential First Mortgages Residential first mortgage loans made by the Bank are generally long term loans, amortized on a monthly basis, with principal and interest due each month. The initial contractual loan payment period for residential loans typically ranges from ten to 30 years. The Bank’s experience indicates that real estate loans remain outstanding for significantly shorter time periods than their contractual terms. Borrowers may refinance or prepay loans at their option, without penalty. The Bank originates both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential first mortgages.
The annual and lifetime limitations on interest rate adjustments may limit the increases in interest rates on these loans. There are also unquantifiable credit risks resulting from potential increased costs to the borrower as a result of repricing of adjustable-rate mortgage loans. During periods of rising interest rates, the risk of default on adjustable-rate mortgage loans may increase due to the upward adjustment of interest cost to the borrower.
Construction and Land Development The Bank offers loans for the construction of one-to-four family dwellings. Generally, these loans are secured by the real estate under construction as well as by guarantees of the principals involved. In addition, the Bank offers loans to acquire and develop land, as well as loans on undeveloped, subdivided lots for home building by individuals.
A decline in demand for new housing might adversely affect the ability of borrowers to repay these loans. Construction and land development loans are inherently riskier than providing financing on owner-occupied real estate. The Bank’s risk of loss is affected by the accuracy of the initial estimate of the market value of the completed project as well as the accuracy of the cost estimates made to complete the project. In addition, the volatility of the real estate market has made it increasingly difficult to ensure that the valuation of land associated with these loans is accurate. During the construction phase, a number of factors could result in delays and cost overruns. If the estimate of construction costs proves to be inaccurate, the Bank may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the development. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, a project’s value might be insufficient to assure full repayment. As a result of these factors, construction lending often involves the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the project rather than the ability of the borrower or guarantor to repay principal and interest. If the Bank forecloses on a project, there can be no assurance that the Bank will be able to recover all of the unpaid balance of, and accrued interest on, the loan as well as related foreclosure and holding costs.
Home Equity and Second Mortgage Loans The Bank maintains a portfolio of home equity and second mortgage loans. These products contain a higher risk of default than residential first mortgages as in the event of foreclosure, the first mortgage would need to be paid off prior to collection of the second mortgage. This risk has been heightened as the market value of residential property has declined.
Commercial Loans The Bank offers commercial loans to its business customers. The Bank offers a variety of commercial loan products including term loans and lines of credit. Such loans are generally made for terms of five years or less. The Bank offers both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans under these product lines. When making commercial business loans, the Bank considers the financial condition of the borrower, the borrower’s payment history of both corporate and personal debt, the projected cash flows of the business, the viability of the industry in which the consumer operates, the value of the collateral, and the borrower’s ability to service the debt from income. These loans are primarily secured by equipment, real property, accounts receivable, or other security as determined by the Bank.
Commercial loans are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flows of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself.
Consumer Loans The Bank has developed a number of programs to serve the needs of its customers with primary emphasis upon loans secured by automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles and trucks. The Bank also makes home improvement loans and offers both secured and unsecured personal lines of credit. Consumer loans entail greater risk from other loan types due to being secured by rapidly depreciating assets or the reliance on the borrower’s continuing financial stability.
Commercial Equipment Loans These loans consist primarily of fixed-rate, short-term loans collateralized by a commercial customer’s equipment. When making commercial equipment loans, the Bank considers the same factors it considers when underwriting a commercial business loan. Commercial loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself. In the case of business failure, collateral would need to be liquidated to provide repayment for the loan. In many cases, the highly specialized nature of collateral equipment would make full recovery from the sale of collateral problematic.
Allowance for Loan Losses The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively, and the year ended December 31, 2011 and loan receivable balances at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively, and at December 31, 2011. An allocation of the allowance to one category of loans does not prevent the Company’s ability to utilize the allowance to absorb losses in a different category. The loan receivables are disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology.
Non-accrual and Past Due Loans Loans are reviewed on a regular basis and are placed on non-accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the collection of additional interest is doubtful. The accrual of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well secured and in the process of collection. There were no accruing loans 90 days or greater past due at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Consumer loans are typically charged-off no later than 90 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Non-accrual loans are evaluated for impairment on a loan by loan basis in accordance with the Company’s impairment methodology.
All interest accrued but not collected from loans that are placed on non-accrual or charged-off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:
Non-accrual loans on which the recognition of interest has been discontinued, which did not have a specific allowance for impairment, amounted to $9,371,381 and $4,193,893 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Interest due at stated rates, but not recognized on these balances at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $355,654 and $172,399, respectively. Non-accrual loans with a specific allowance for impairment on which the recognition of interest has been discontinued amounted to $1,600,613 and $5,316,724 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Interest due not recognized on these balances at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $243,664 and $242,705, respectively.
An analysis of past due loans as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:
Credit Quality Indicators A risk grading scale is used to assign grades to commercial real estate, construction and land development, commercial loans and commercial equipment loans. Loans are graded at inception, annually thereafter when financial statements are received, and at other times when there is an indication that a credit may have weakened or improved. Only commercial loan relationships with an aggregate exposure to the Bank of $750,000 or greater are risk rated.
Residential first mortgages, home equity and second mortgages and consumer loans are evaluated for creditworthiness in underwriting and are monitored on an ongoing basis based on borrower payment history. These loans are classified as unrated unless they are part of a larger commercial relationship that requires grading or are troubled debt restructures or nonperforming loans with an Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM) or higher risk rating due to a delinquent payment history. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $4,615,179 and $5,708,203 of these loans were rated OAEM or higher.
Management regularly reviews credit quality indicators as part of its individual loan reviews and on a monthly and quarterly basis. The overall quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio, including the composition of the loan portfolio, is assessed using the Bank’s risk grading scale, net charge-offs, nonperforming loans, delinquencies, performance of troubled debt restructured loans and the general economic conditions in the Company’s geographical market. This review process is assisted by frequent internal reporting of loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and nonperforming and potential problem loans. Credit quality indicators and allowance factors are adjusted based on management’s judgment during the monthly and quarterly review process.
Loans subject to risk ratings are graded on a scale of 1 to 10.
Ratings 1 thru 6 - Pass Ratings 1 thru 6 have asset risks ranging from excellent low risk to adequate. The specific rating assigned considers customer history of earnings, cash flows, liquidity, leverage, capitalization, consistency of debt service coverage, the nature and extent of customer relationship and other relevant specific business factors such as the stability of the industry or market area, changes to management, litigation or unexpected events that could have an impact on risks.
Rating 7 - OAEM (Other Assets Especially Mentioned) – Special Mention These credits, while protected by the financial strength of the borrowers, guarantors or collateral, have reduced quality due to economic conditions, less than adequate earnings performance or other factors which require the Lending Officer to direct more than normal attention to the credit. Financing alternatives may be limited and/or command higher risk interest rates. OAEM classified loans are the first adversely classified assets on our Watch List. These relationships will be reviewed at least quarterly.
Rating 8 - Substandard Substandard assets are assets that are inadequately protected by the sound worth or paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged. These assets have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified substandard. The loans may have a delinquent history or combination of weak collateral, weak guarantor strength or operating losses. These assets listed may include assets with histories of repossessions or some that are non-performing bankruptcies. These relationships will be reviewed at least quarterly.
Rating 9 - Doubtful Doubtful assets have many of the same characteristics of Substandard with the exception that the Bank has determined that loss is not only possible but is probable and the risk is close to certain that loss will occur. When a loan is assigned to this category the Bank will identify the probable loss and it will receive a specific reserve in the loan loss allowance analysis. These relationships will be reviewed at least quarterly.
Rating 10 - Loss Once an asset is identified as a definite loss to the Bank, it will receive the classification of “loss”. There may be some future potential recovery; however it is more practical to write off the loan at the time of classification. Losses will be taken in the period in which they are determined to be uncollectable.
Credit quality indicators as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:
Impaired Loans and Troubled Debt Restructures (TDRs) A loan is considered 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 determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. 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. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Large groups of smaller homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures unless such loans are the subject of a troubled debt restructuring agreement or are risk rated as OAEM or above or are part of a commercial relationship that requires grading.
Interest payments made on impaired loans are applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured. Interest recognized on impaired loans is on a cash basis. Impaired loans, including TDRs, at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively, and at December 31, 2011 were as follows:
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, impaired loans totaled $14,605,060 and $20,716,966, respectively. Impaired loans had specific allocations within the allowance for loan losses or have been reduced by charge-offs to recoverable values. Allocations of the allowance for loan losses relative to impaired loans at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $1,518,108 and $1,996,935, respectively.
The Company considers all TDRs to be impaired and defines TDRs as loans whose terms have been modified to provide for a reduction of either interest or principal because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower. A loan extended or renewed at a stated interest rate equal to the current interest rate for new debt with similar risk is not considered a TDR. Once an obligation has been classified as a TDR it continues to be considered a TDR until paid in full or until the loan returns to performing status and yields a market interest rate equal to the current interest rate for new debt with similar risk. TDRs are evaluated by management on a regular basis utilizing the Company’s risk grading scale and must have a passing loan grade to be removed as a TDR. TDRs are evaluated for impairment on a loan-by-loan basis in accordance with the Company’s impairment methodology. The Company does not participate in any specific government or Company-sponsored loan modification programs. All restructured loan agreements are individual contracts negotiated with a borrower.
TDRs, included in the impaired loan schedule above, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:
At June 30, 2012, $10,106,139 or 97.19%, of TDRs were performing according to the terms of their restructured agreements compared to $11,113,326 or 93.3%, at December 31, 2011. Allocations of the allowance for loan losses relative to TDR impaired loans at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $267,658 and $300,000, respectively. Interest income in the amount of $277,360 and $524,397 was recognized on these loans for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and year ended December 31, 2011, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Bank modified five commercial real estate loans totaling $1,327,421 and two residential first mortgages totaling $907,368.
For the year ended December 31, 2011, TDR loans charged-off or transferred to OREO were $187,891. TDRs charged-off were for two commercial equipment loans totaling $76,592 and one TDR was transferred to foreclosed real estate for a commercial loan of $111,299. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, one commercial real estate relationship consisting of two commercial mortgage TDR loans was charged-off in the amount of $121,660 with the balance of $382,500 transferred to OREO.
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Additional guidance issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-06 (“ASU”) under ASC Topic 820 requires expanded disclosures related to fair value measurements including (1) the amounts of significant transfers of assets or liabilities between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the reasons for the transfers, (2) the reasons for transfers of assets or liabilities in or out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, with significant transfers disclosed separately, (3) the policy for determining when transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized and (4) for recurring fair value measurements of assets and liabilities in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, a gross presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements. ASU 2010-06 further clarifies that (1) fair value measurement disclosures should be provided for each class of assets and liabilities (rather than major category), which would generally be a subset of assets or liabilities within a line item in the statement of financial position and (2) company’s should provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements for each class of assets and liabilities included in Levels 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The disclosures related to the gross presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of assets and liabilities included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy were required for the Company beginning January 1, 2011. The remaining disclosure requirements and clarifications made by ASU 2010-06 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2010. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
ASU No. 2011-02; A Creditor’s
Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”).
ASU No. 2011-03; Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) - Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements. ASU 2011-03 is intended to improve financial reporting of repurchase agreements and other agreements that both entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. ASU 2011-03 removes from the assessment of effective control (i) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (ii) the collateral maintenance guidance related to that criterion. ASU 2011-03 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2011-04; “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” ASU 2011-04 amends Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” to converge the fair value measurement guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles in Topic 820 and requires additional fair value disclosures. ASU 2011-04 was effective for the Company January 1, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
ASU No. 2011-05; Presentation of Comprehensive Income. In June, 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05 requiring companies to present comprehensive income in a single statement below net income or in a separate statement of comprehensive income immediately following the income statement. The guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. This guidance does not change which items are reported in other comprehensive income or the requirement to report reclassifications of items from other comprehensive income to net income. This guidance was effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and required retrospective application for all periods presented.
13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Therefore, any aggregate unrealized gains or losses should not be interpreted as a forecast of future earnings or cash flows. Furthermore, the fair values disclosed should not be interpreted as the aggregate current value of the Company.
At June 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding loan commitments and standby letters of credit of $21.4 million and $22.7 million, respectively. Based on the short-term lives of these instruments, the Company does not believe that the fair value of these instruments differs significantly from their carrying values.
Valuation Methodology
Investment securities - Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. FHLB and FRB stock are carried and valued at cost.
Loans receivable - For conforming residential first-mortgage loans, the market price for loans with similar coupons and maturities was used. For nonconforming loans with maturities similar to conforming loans, the coupon was adjusted for credit risk. Loans which did not have quoted market prices were priced using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate used was the rate currently offered on similar products. Loans priced using the discounted cash flow method included residential construction loans, commercial real estate loans, and consumer loans. The estimated fair value of loans held for sale is based on the terms of the related sale commitments.
Foreclosed real estate - Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised value of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.
Deposits - The fair value of checking accounts, saving accounts, and money market accounts was the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.
Time certificates - The fair value was determined using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar products.
Long-term debt and other borrowed funds - These were valued using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar borrowings.
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated securities - These were valued using discounted cash flows. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar borrowings.
Off-balance sheet instruments - The Company charges fees for commitments to extend credit. Interest rates on loans for which these commitments are extended are normally committed for periods of less than one month. Fees charged on standby letters of credit and other financial guarantees are deemed to be immaterial and these guarantees are expected to be settled at face amount or expire unused. It is impractical to assign any fair value to these commitments.
The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amount presented herein.
ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This document contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe future plans, strategies and expectations of Tri-County Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and Community Bank of Tri-County (the “Bank”). These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions. The Company and the Bank’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, national and regional economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company and the Bank’s market area, changes in real estate market values in the Company and the Bank’s market area and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the “Form 10-K”). These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
GENERAL
The Company is a bank holding company organized in 1989 under the laws of the State of Maryland. It owns all the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Bank. The Company engages in no significant activity other than holding the stock of the Bank, paying its subordinated debt and preferred stock obligations, and directing the business of the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank and its subsidiaries.
The Bank has sought to organically increase total assets through its targeted loan product lines. The Bank believes that its ability to offer fast, flexible, local decision-making will continue to attract significant new business relationships and enhance asset growth. The Bank’s marketing is directed towards growth in commercial loans, residential first mortgages and commercial real estate loans and increasing its balances of consumer and business transaction deposit accounts. The Bank believes that increases in transaction deposit accounts will lessen the Bank’s dependence on higher-cost funding, such as certificates of deposit and borrowings. Although management believes that this strategy will increase financial performance over time, increasing the balances of certain products, such as commercial lending and transaction accounts, may also increase the Bank’s noninterest expense. It recognizes that certain lending and deposit products increase the possibility of losses from credit and other risks.
The Bank continues to evaluate its allowance for loan losses and the associated provision to compensate for the inherent risk in the loan portfolio. Any evaluation of the allowance for loan losses is inherently inexact and reflects management’s expectations as to future interest rates and economic conditions in the region as well as individual borrowers’ circumstances. Management believes that its allowance for loan losses is adequate. For further information on the Bank’s allowance for loan losses see the discussion in the sections captioned “Financial Condition” and “Critical Accounting Policies” as well as the relevant discussions in the Form 10-K and Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The Bank conducts business through its main office in Waldorf, Maryland and ten branch offices in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties in Southern Maryland and in King George, Virginia. The Bank is the second largest overall deposit holder in the Tri-County area according to the most recent 2011 FDIC Summary of Deposit Survey. The Bank completed the building of its operations center during the second quarter of 2012 in Waldorf, Maryland. The Company’s results are influenced by local and national economic conditions. These conditions include the level of short-term interest rates such as the federal funds rate, the differences between short- and long-term interest rates, the value of real estate in our markets, the prospects for economic growth or decline, and the rates of anticipated and current inflation. Local conditions, including employment growth or declines, may have direct or indirect effects on our borrowers’ ability to meet their obligations.
On September 23, 2011, the U.S. Department of Treasury purchased $20.0 million in the Company’s preferred stock under the Small Business Lending Fund (the “SBLF”). The SBLF is a program intended to encourage small business lending by providing capital to qualified community banks at favorable rates. SBLF dividend rates can fluctuate between 1% and 7% during the first four and one half years, depending on the level of the Bank’s small business lending. As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s dividend rate on the SBLF funds was 1%. The Company used $16.4 million of the proceeds from this investment to redeem all of the preferred stock that it sold to the Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program (“TARP”) on December 19, 2008 as well as to pay any accrued but unpaid dividends. The net proceeds, after repurchasing the TARP securities, were invested by the Company in the Bank. During 2012, if the Company maintains its current investment in qualified small business lending, annual preferred dividends will decrease to $200,000 compared with previously paid annual TARP preferred dividends of $846,930. For additional information regarding SBLF, refer to Note 18 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Net income available to common shareholders for the six-month period ended June 30, 2012 increased $908,577 to $1,946,405 ($0.64 basic and diluted earnings per common share), compared to $1,037,828 ($0.34 basic and diluted earnings per common share) for the same period in the prior year. The increase in net income available to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same six months in 2011 was due to a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $2,119,186, an increase in net interest income of $1,076,424 and noninterest income of $19,959 and a reduction in preferred stock dividends of $323,465. These positive impacts to net income were offset by increases in noninterest expense of $2,226,583 and income tax expense of $403,874.
Interest and dividend income increased by $474,704 due to the growth of $88.0 million to the average balance of interest-earning assets from $809.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $897.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This growth was partially offset by a reduction in the average yield on interest-earning assets from 4.88% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to 4.51% for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
Interest expense decreased $601,720 due to a reduction in the average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities from 1.75% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to 1.43% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This was achieved by a decrease in the average rates paid on certificates of deposits and money market accounts, which declined from 1.96% and 1.02%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to 1.67% and 0.68%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The decline in the average cost of funds was partially offset by higher average deposit balances. Average customer deposits increased $75.4 million from $652.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $728.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
The Company has been successful in increasing its core deposits and reducing the cost of funds in the low interest rate environment over the last several years and has limited the effect of the lower interest rate environment on loan rates through pricing and interest rate floors.
The following table presents information on the average balances of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and interest earned or paid thereon for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. There are no tax equivalency adjustments.
The table below sets forth certain information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense of the Bank for the periods indicated. For each category of interest earning asset and interest bearing liability, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by old rate); and (2) changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by old volume). Changes in rate volume (changes in rate multiplied by the change in volume) have been allocated to changes due to volume.
The Company’s provision for loan losses decreased $2,119,186 and reflected improving asset quality and a decrease in the allowance for specific nonperforming loans based on management’s estimate of realizable value. The provision for loan losses was impacted by increasing average loan balances, economic conditions that affected the loss factors used to compute the allowance, the level of delinquencies and charge-offs. Overall delinquency, which includes all loans greater than 30 days past due increased from 2.09% at December 31, 2011 to 2.37% at June 30, 2012. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were 1.48% at June 30, 2012 compared to 1.65% at March 31, 2012 and 1.32% at December 31, 2011. Net charge-offs decreased $2,460,667 from $3,468,283 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $1,007,616 for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
The following table shows the components of noninterest income and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
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