10-Q 1 form10-q.htm NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC. 10-Q 09-30-2011 form10-q.htm

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                                                              September 30, 2011                           

[  ]  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:                                                                0-27672                                      
 
                                                                                    NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC.                                                       
                                                                           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                            Iowa                                                                                                     42-1449849                                                             
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)                             (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
                                 825 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa                                                                    50501                                
(Address of principal executive offices)                                                                                             (Zip Code)
 
                                                                                             515-576-7531                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                            (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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  þ
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 (§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  þ
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):
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company þ
 
 
 

 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
 
 Yes  ¨
No  þ
 
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                   Class
 
Outstanding at November 9, 2011
 
Common Stock, $.01 par value
  1,355,073  

 
 

 
 
NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC.


   
Page
Part I.  Financial Information
   
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1
     
 
Consolidated Statements of
Financial Condition at September 30, 2011
and December 31, 2010
1
     
 
Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011 and 2010
2
     
 
Consolidated Statements of
Comprehensive Income for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of
Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
4
     
 
Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011 and 2010
5
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7
     
 
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
22
     
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk
32
     
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
32
Part II.                      Other Information
   
 
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
33
     
 
Item 1A.   Risk Factors
33
     
 
Item 6.    Exhibits
34
     
 
Signatures
35

 
 

 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)


NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited)
       
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
ASSETS
           
             
Cash and due from banks:
           
    Interest-bearing
  $ 9,109,508     $ 13,563,234  
    Noninterest-bearing
    7,850,991       7,040,574  
        Total cash and due from banks
    16,960,499       20,603,808  
Investments in certificates of deposit
    4,576,000       12,689,000  
Securities available-for-sale
    68,098,767       48,435,771  
Restricted equity securities
    3,430,600       3,017,200  
                 
Loans receivable
    313,505,691       340,607,428  
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,066,312 )     (6,146,861 )
Loans receivable, net
    308,439,379       334,460,567  
                 
Loans held for sale
    469,720       332,178  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,622,117       1,754,292  
Foreclosed real estate
    1,386,542       4,586,399  
Premises and equipment, net
    11,544,541       11,498,583  
Rental real estate
    2,061,907       2,144,400  
Title plant
    671,704       671,704  
Deferred taxes
    1,155,197       2,151,594  
Bank-owned life insurance
    5,966,416       5,787,864  
Prepaid FDIC assessment
    1,025,686       1,353,121  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    2,310,543       2,777,185  
                 
    Total assets
  $ 429,719,618     $ 452,263,666  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
  $ 347,025,034     $ 349,832,904  
Borrowed funds
    27,250,000       49,250,000  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    951,954       1,828,430  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    2,355,444       2,177,042  
                 
    Total liabilities
    377,582,432       403,088,376  
                 
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 3,000,000
               
     shares; 10,200 shares were issued and outstanding
    10,152,134       10,137,381  
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 15,500,000
               
     shares; at September 30, 2011 and at December 31,
               
     2010 1,355,073 and 1,351,448 shares were
               
     issued and outstanding, respectively
    13,528       13,502  
Additional paid-in capital
    18,111,147       18,066,437  
Retained earnings, substantially restricted
    22,871,535       21,047,295  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    988,842       (89,325 )
                 
    Total stockholders' equity
    52,137,186       49,175,290  
                 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 429,719,618     $ 452,263,666  
                 
                 
    See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
               
 
 
 
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NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
                   
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Interest income:
                       
  Loans receivable
  $ 4,479,035     $ 5,141,320     $ 13,837,868     $ 15,988,721  
  Securities and cash deposits
    507,877       335,154       1,444,540       869,374  
      4,986,912       5,476,474       15,282,408       16,858,095  
                                 
Interest expense:
                               
  Deposits
    1,097,864       1,344,400       3,531,080       4,029,366  
  Borrowed funds
    236,856       597,899       932,935       1,899,492  
      1,334,720       1,942,299       4,464,015       5,928,858  
                                 
  Net interest income
    3,652,192       3,534,175       10,818,393       10,929,237  
                                 
Provision for loan losses
    350,000       168,000       1,135,000       2,578,000  
  Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    3,302,192       3,366,175       9,683,393       8,351,237  
                                 
Noninterest income:
                               
  Fees and service charges
    1,247,141       1,266,139       3,627,806       3,559,002  
  Abstract fees
    141,193       175,187       424,698       481,871  
  Mortgage banking income
    247,421       350,701       471,488       591,656  
  Loan prepayment fees
    1,904       2,273       15,359       29,477  
  Other income
    322,943       403,768       894,897       1,074,966  
    Total noninterest income
    1,960,602       2,198,068       5,434,248       5,736,972  
                                 
Investment securities gains, net:
                               
  Total other-than-temporary impairment losses
    -       -       -       -  
  Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive
                               
      income (loss) before taxes
    -       -       -       -  
  Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
    -       -       -       -  
  Realized securities gains, net
    85,614       -       115,655       7,652  
    Total securities gains, net
    85,614       -       115,655       7,652  
                                 
Noninterest expense:
                               
  Compensation and employee benefits
    2,033,066       1,928,708       5,823,421       5,698,440  
  Premises and equipment
    438,977       460,204       1,386,763       1,445,629  
  Data processing
    218,950       217,465       651,850       660,445  
  FDIC insurance expense
    95,635       135,248       353,707       419,078  
  Foreclosed real estate impairment
    64,251       7,147       453,422       323,605  
  Other expenses
    1,148,464       1,138,599       3,607,424       3,296,100  
    Total noninterest expense
    3,999,343       3,887,371       12,276,587       11,843,297  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    1,349,065       1,676,872       2,956,709       2,252,564  
                                 
Provision for income taxes
    325,000       511,900       694,600       588,000  
                                 
Net income
  $ 1,024,065     $ 1,164,972     $ 2,262,109     $ 1,664,564  
                                 
                                 
Preferred stock dividends and accretion of discount
  $ 132,482     $ 132,230     $ 397,253     $ 396,508  
                                 
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 891,583     $ 1,032,742     $ 1,864,856     $ 1,268,056  
                                 
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.66     $ 0.77     $ 1.38     $ 0.94  
                                 
Dilluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.65     $ 0.76     $ 1.37     $ 0.94  
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.01     $ 0.01     $ 0.03     $ 0.03  
                                 
    See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
                               
 
 
 
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NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
                       
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net Income
  $ 1,024,065     $ 1,164,972     $ 2,262,109     $ 1,664,564  
Other comprehensive income:
                               
     Securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recorded in
                               
          earnings:
                               
          Unrealized holding gain arising during the period
    -       -       -       851  
          (Gains) recognized in earnings
    -       -       -       (7,652 )
     Net unrealized (gains) on securities with other-than-temporary impairment before tax expense
    -       -       -       (6,801 )
          Tax expense
    -       -       -       -  
     Net unrealized (losses) on securities with other-than-temporary impairment, net of tax in other
                               
           comprehensive (income) loss
    -       -       -       (6,801 )
                                 
     Other securities:
                               
           Unrealized holding gains arising during the period
    763,935       477,039       1,835,219       652,134  
           Realized net (gains) recognized into net income
    (85,614 )     -       (115,655 )     -  
     Net unrealized gains on other securities before tax (expense)
    678,321       477,039       1,719,564       652,134  
           Tax (expense)
    (253,013 )     (177,936 )     (641,397 )     (243,246 )
     Net unrealized gains on other securities, net of tax in other comprehensive income
    425,308       299,103       1,078,167       408,888  
           Other comprehensive income
    425,308       299,103       1,078,167       402,087  
Comprehensive income
  $ 1,449,373     $ 1,464,075     $ 3,340,276     $ 2,066,651  
                                 
                                 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                               

 
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NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                             
                                     
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
                         
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2011
                                   
                                     
                           
Accumulated
       
               
Additional
         
Other
   
Total
 
   
Preferred
   
Common
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
Equity
 
                                     
Balance, January 1, 2010
  $ 10,118,581     $ 13,471     $ 18,009,468     $ 19,924,798     $ 212,500     $ 48,278,818  
Net income
    -       -       -       1,664,564       -       1,664,564  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       402,087       402,087  
Dividends on preferred stock
    -       -       -       (382,500 )     -       (382,500 )
Dividends on common stock
    -       -       -       (40,512 )     -       (40,512 )
Employee stock-based compensation
    -       23       42,922       -       -       42,945  
Accretion of discount on preferred stock
    14,008       -       -       (14,008 )     -       -  
Balance, September 30, 2010
  $ 10,132,589     $ 13,494     $ 18,052,390     $ 21,152,342     $ 614,587     $ 49,965,402  
                                                 
Balance, January 1, 2011
  $ 10,137,381     $ 13,502     $ 18,066,437     $ 21,047,295     $ (89,325 )   $ 49,175,290  
Net income
    -       -       -       2,262,109       -       2,262,109  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       1,078,167       1,078,167  
Dividends on preferred stock
    -       -       -       (382,500 )     -       (382,500 )
Dividends on common stock
    -       -       -       (40,616 )     -       (40,616 )
Employee stock-based compensation
    -       26       44,710       -       -       44,736  
Accretion of discount on preferred stock
    14,753       -       -       (14,753 )     -       -  
Balance, September 30, 2011
  $ 10,152,134     $ 13,528     $ 18,111,147     $ 22,871,535     $ 988,842     $ 52,137,186  
                                                 
                                                 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                                               

 
 
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NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           
             
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
           
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 2,262,109     $ 1,664,564  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
  Provision for loan losses
    1,135,000       2,578,000  
  Depreciation
    631,888       692,495  
  Amortization and accretion
    266,069       174,491  
  Deferred taxes
    355,000       (373,000 )
  Stock-based compensation
    44,736       42,945  
  (Gain) on sale of foreclosed real estate and loans, net
    (457,707 )     (572,142 )
  Write-down of other real estate owned
    453,422       323,605  
  (Gain) on sale of investments
    (115,655 )     (7,652 )
  Increase in value of bank-owned life insurance
    (178,552 )     (183,564 )
  Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale
    24,170,240       30,991,488  
  Originations of loans held-for-sale
    (23,836,294 )     (29,835,087 )
  Change in assets and liabilities:
               
    Accrued interest receivable
    132,175       114,688  
    Prepaid expenses and other assets
    787,597       531,720  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    155,970       (1,611,140 )
                 
      Net cash provided by operating activities
    5,805,998       4,531,411  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
  Net change in loans
    23,510,824       31,641,392  
  Purchase of investments in certificates of deposit
    (1,988,000 )     (16,473,000 )
  Proceeds from maturities on investments in certificates of deposits
    10,101,000       2,193,000  
  Purchase of securities available-for-sale
    (32,153,829 )     (29,481,954 )
  Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale
    3,379,805       207,732  
  Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale
    10,730,752       10,576,962  
  Purchase of resticted equity securities
    (1,426,700 )     (173,200 )
  Proceeds from redemption of restricted equity securities
    1,013,300       717,600  
  Purchase of premises, equipment and rental real estate
    (589,853 )     (319,236 )
  Net proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate
    4,080,820       939,177  
                 
    Net cash provided by investing activities
    16,658,119       (171,527 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
  Net increase (decrease) in deposits
    (2,807,870 )     14,334,681  
  Net (decrease) in advances from borrowers for taxes
               
     and insurance
    (876,476 )     (989,956 )
  Proceeds from other borrowed funds
    3,000,000       5,250,000  
  Payments of other borrowed funds
    (25,000,000 )     (18,000,000 )
  Common and preferred dividends paid
    (423,080 )     (422,983 )
                 
    Net cash (used in) financing activities
    (26,107,426 )     171,742  
                 
    Net decrease in cash
    (3,643,309 )     4,531,626  
                 
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
               
  Beginning
    20,603,808       21,766,170  
  Ending
  $ 16,960,499     $ 26,297,796  


 
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NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           
             
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - Continued
           
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW
           
  INFORMATION
           
Cash payments for:
           
  Interest
  $ 4,579,876     $ 6,032,399  
  Income taxes
    9,162       1,584,693  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH OPERATING,
               
  INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
  Transfers from loans to other real estate owned
  $ 1,331,270     $ 3,268,407  
                 
                 
    See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
               


 
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NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.           BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are unaudited.  In the opinion of the management of North Central Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), these financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly these consolidated financial statements.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for an entire year.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted in accordance with the requirements for interim financial statements.  The financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Effective June 29, 2011, First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa (the “Bank”) received regulatory approval from the Iowa Division of Banking and completed its conversion to a state-chartered commercial bank from a federally-chartered stock savings bank.  In connection with the conversion of the Bank, the Company also received approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and completed reorganization to a bank holding company from a savings and loan holding company.  The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has also approved the Bank’s application for membership in the Federal Reserve System.

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expense during the reporting periods.  Significant estimates include the determination of the allowance for loan losses, other-than-temporary declines in the fair value of securities, and fair value measurements.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Accounting policy for loans receivable, net:  Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until payoff or maturity occurs, are classified as held for investment.  These loans are stated at the amount of unpaid principal adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for estimated losses on loans, any unamortized net deferred fees and/or costs on originated loans and net unearned premiums (discounts), with interest income recognized on the interest method based upon those outstanding loan balances.  Loan origination fees net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method.  Premiums (discounts) on first mortgage loans purchased are amortized to income using the interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity, adjusted for anticipated prepayments.  As assets are held for and used in the production of services, the origination and collection of these loans are classified as investing activities in the statement of cash flows.

Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when the full and timely collection of interest and principal becomes uncertain, or when the loan becomes 90 days past due (unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection).  When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, the accrued unpaid interest receivable is reversed against interest income.  Income is subsequently recognized on a cash or cost recovery basis until, in management’s judgment, the borrower’s ability to make periodic interest and principal payments is no longer in doubt.  Generally, a loan is returned to accrual status when (a) all delinquent interest and principal payments become current under the terms of the loan agreement or (b) the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection and collectability is no longer doubtful.

The allowance for loan losses is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb probable losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible.  A disciplined process and methodology are used to establish the allowance for loan losses.  While the methodology attributes portions of the allowance to specific portfolios, the entire allowance for loan losses is available to absorb credit losses in the total loan portfolio.  To determine the total allowance for loan losses, a reserve is estimated for each component of the portfolio, including loans analyzed individually and loans analyzed on a pooled basis.  
 
 
 
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The allowance for loan losses consists of amounts applicable to: (1) commercial real estate, (2) construction and land development, (3) multi-family real estate, (4) residential real estate, and (5) consumer loans.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as updated information becomes available.

To determine the residential real estate and consumer portfolio components of the allowance, loans are pooled by portfolio and losses are estimated using historical loss experience and management’s evaluation of the impact of risks associated with trends in delinquencies, concentrations of credit and regional and macro economic factors.  An individual impairment assessment is performed for residential real estate and consumer loans whose terms have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR).  These loans are excluded from the pooled analysis.

The component of the allowance for the non-impaired commercial portfolio is estimated through the application of loss factors to loans grouped as nonresidential, multifamily and construction and development.  Loss factors are derived from historical loss experience, trends in delinquencies, concentrations of credit and regional and macro economic factors.

The commercial component of the allowance also includes an amount for the estimated impairment in individually identified impaired loans and commercial loans whose terms have been modified in a TDR.

For loans that are classified as impaired, including those loans modified in a TDR, a specific allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative and environmental factors.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. Management evaluates loans for indicators of impairment upon substandard classification.  Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  The amount of impairment, if any and any subsequent changes are included in the allowance for loan losses.

Reflected in all components of the allowance for loan losses is an amount for imprecision or uncertainty, which represents management’s judgment of risks inherent in the process and assumptions used in establishing the allowance.  This imprecision considers economic environmental factors and other subjective factors.

Loans are generally charged off, fully or partially, when management judges the asset to be uncollectible or repayment is deemed to extend beyond a reasonable time frame.

2.           EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Income available to common stockholders is net income less preferred stock dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock, treated as preferred stock dividends.  Diluted earnings per common share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if the Company’s outstanding stock options and warrants were exercised and converted into common stock and the Company’s outstanding restricted stock was vested.  The dilutive effect is computed using the treasury stock method, which assumes all outstanding stock options and warrants are exercised.  The incremental shares issuable upon exercise of the stock options and warrants, to the extent they would have been dilutive, are included in the denominator of the diluted earnings per common share calculation.  The calculation of earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is presented below.
 
 
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Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Basic earnings per common share:
                       
     Net Income
  $ 1,024,065     $ 1,164,972     $ 2,262,109     $ 1,664,564  
     Preferred stock dividends and accretion of discount
    132,482       132,230       397,253       396,508  
          Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 891,583     $ 1,032,742     $ 1,864,856     $ 1,268,056  
     Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
    1,350,948       1,347,948       1,349,717       1,346,612  
     Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.66     $ 0.77     $ 1.38     $ 0.94  
                                 
Diluted earnings per common share:
                               
     Net income available to common stockholders
    891,583       1,032,742       1,864,856       1,268,056  
     Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
    1,350,948       1,347,948       1,349,717       1,346,612  
     Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
          Stock Options(1)
    -       -       -       -  
          Restricted Stock
    4,125       3,500       3,882       3,605  
          Common stock warrant(2)
    8,686       -       7,105       2,819  
          Total diluted average common shares issued and
    1,363,759       1,351,448       1,360,704       1,353,036  
               outstanding
     Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.65     $ 0.76     $ 1.37     $ 0.94  
                                 
                                 
1For the three and nine months ending September 30, 2011 and 2010, outstanding options to purchase common stock totaled 45,500 and
         
65,200, respectively. These options were not dilutive because the exercise price of the options exceeded the average closing price for the
 
Company's common stock.
                               
2For the three months ending September 30, 2010, 99,157 shares of common stock warrants were not dilutive because the excerise price of the
                 
common stock warrants exceeded the average closing price for the Company's common stock.
                 
 
 
3.           SECURITIES
 
                         
Securities available-for-sale as of September 30, 2011 were as follows:
             
                         
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
       
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Debt securities:
                       
     State and local obligations
  $ 8,858,725     $ 247,374     $ (70,386 )   $ 9,035,713  
     Mortgage-backed securities(1)
    19,106,968       670,937       -       19,777,905  
     Collateralized mortgage obligations (1)
    28,063,675       611,398       (3,054 )     28,672,019  
     Corporate bonds
    3,360,138       15,458       (6,366 )     3,369,230  
     U.S. Government agencies
    7,132,162       111,738       -       7,243,900  
Total
  $ 66,521,668     $ 1,656,905     $ (79,806 )   $ 68,098,767  
                                 
                                 
Securities available-for-sale as of December 31, 2010 were as follows:
                 
                                 
           
Gross
   
Gross
         
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
         
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Fair Value
 
                                 
Debt securities:
                               
     State and local obligations
  $ 5,103,472     $ 25,888     $ (139,697 )   $ 4,989,663  
     Mortgage-backed securities (1)
    13,735,714       290,895       (163,780 )     13,862,829  
     Collateralized mortgage obligations (1)
    19,469,375       59,302       (240,553 )     19,288,124  
     Corporate bonds
    1,622,912       -       (21,676 )     1,601,236  
     U.S. Government agencies
    8,646,763       93,659       (46,503 )     8,693,919  
Total
  $ 48,578,236     $ 469,744     $ (612,209 )   $ 48,435,771  
                                 
(1) All mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations consist of securities issued by FNMA, FHLMC or
                 
GNMA and are backed by residential mortgage loans.
                         
 
 
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Gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, are summarized as follows:
 
                                     
                                     
   
September 30, 2011
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
Debt securities:
                                   
     State and local obligations
  $ 3,415,202     $ (70,386 )   $ -     $ -     $ 3,415,202     $ (70,386 )
     Collateralized mortgage obligations
    1,579,408       (3,054 )     -       -       1,579,408       (3,054 )
     Corporate bonds
    1,597,755       (6,366 )     -       -       1,597,755       (6,366 )
Total
  $ 6,592,365     $ (79,806 )   $ -     $ -     $ 6,592,365     $ (79,806 )
                                                 
                                                 
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
           
Unrealized
           
Unrealized
           
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
Debt securities:
                                               
     State and local obligations
  $ 3,096,965     $ (139,697 )   $ -     $ -     $ 3,096,965     $ (139,697 )
     Mortgage-backed securities
    5,810,547       (163,780 )     -       -       5,810,547       (163,780 )
     Collateralized mortgage obligations
    12,776,228       (240,553 )     -       -       12,776,228       (240,553 )
     Corporate bonds
    1,601,236       (21,676 )     -       -       1,601,236       (21,676 )
     U.S. Government agencies
    1,577,870       (46,503 )     -       -       1,577,870       (46,503 )
Total
  $ 24,862,846     $ (612,209 )   $ -     $ -     $ 24,862,846     $ (612,209 )

The total number of securities in the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2011 was 22 compared to 35 at December 31, 2010.  The Company conducts quarterly reviews to identify and evaluate each investment that has an unrealized loss.  The unrealized losses for the above investment securities are generally due to changes in interest rates and, as such, are considered to be temporary by the Company.  The review takes into consideration the Company’s lack of intent to sell the security or whether it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery, as well as other qualitative factors.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities as of September 30, 2011 by contractual maturity is shown below.  Certain securities have call features, which allow the issuer to call the security prior to maturity.  Maturities may differ from contractual maturities in mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations because the mortgage underlying the securities may be called or repaid without any penalties.  Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following maturity summary:
 
             
   
Debt Securities Available-for-Sale
 
   
September 30, 2011
 
   
Amortized
       
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
             
Due in one year or less
  $ 50,000     $ 49,301  
Due from one to five years
    8,241,980       8,320,310  
Due from five to ten years
    5,455,695       5,574,975  
Due after ten years
    5,603,349       5,704,257  
Mortgage-backed securities and
               
   collateralized mortgage obligations
    47,170,643       48,449,924  
    $ 66,521,667     $ 68,098,767  
 
 
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Gross security gains from the sale of securities was $85,614 and $115,655 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to gross security gains from the sale of securities of none and $7,652 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010.  There were no losses on the sales of securities during the reporting periods.

4.           LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Loans receivable at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
First mortgage loans:
           
Secured by:
           
One-to four-family residences
  $ 135,652,156     $ 141,061,321  
Multifamily properties
    51,830,217       57,461,170  
Commercial properties
    61,659,444       69,253,792  
    Construction and land development loans
    2,090,560       4,193,756  
Total first mortgage loans
    251,232,377       271,970,039  
                 
Consumer loans:
               
Automobile
    13,770,676       13,548,710  
Second mortgage
    46,615,734       51,349,053  
Other
    3,875,990       4,282,717  
Total consumer loans
    64,262,400       69,180,480  
                 
Total loans
    315,494,777       341,150,519  
                 
Undisbursed portion of construction loans
    (1,711,322 )     (295,609 )
Unearned premiums, net
    53,926       83,528  
Net deferred loan origination fees
    (331,690 )     (331,010 )
    $ 313,505,691     $ 340,607,428  

Activity in the allowance for loan losses by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 is summarized in the following table.
 
                                     
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Construction and Land Development
   
Multi-Family Real Estate
   
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for Loan Losses:
                                   
Beginning balance
  $ 2,531,734     $ 277,362     $ 572,505     $ 1,017,879     $ 1,472,978     $ 5,872,458  
Charge-offs
    (913,540 )     -       -       (88,563 )     (161,408 )     (1,163,511 )
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       7,365       7,365  
Provisions
    214,875       8,624       (25,947 )     104,292       48,156       350,000  
Ending balance
  $ 1,833,069     $ 285,986     $ 546,558     $ 1,033,608     $ 1,367,091     $ 5,066,312  
                                                 
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Construction and Land Development
   
Multi-Family Real Estate
   
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for Loan Losses:
                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 2,555,094     $ 354,911     $ 803,850     $ 1,009,630     $ 1,423,376     $ 6,146,861  
Charge-offs
    (1,286,350 )     (70,000 )     (278,387 )     (129,769 )     (470,664 )     (2,235,170 )
Recoveries
    -       -       -       127       19,494       19,621  
Provisions
    564,325       1,075       21,095       153,620       394,885       1,135,000  
Ending balance
  $ 1,833,069     $ 285,986     $ 546,558     $ 1,033,608     $ 1,367,091     $ 5,066,312  


 
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Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 is summarized as follows:
 
   
Three Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended September 30,
   
Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 8,992,716     $ 7,170,595  
Charge-offs
    (1,496,146 )     (2,090,121 )
Recoveries
    6,976       13,072  
Provision charged to operations
    168,000       2,578,000  
Balance at end of period
  $ 7,671,546     $ 7,671,546  

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
                                     
   
September 30, 2011
 
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Construction and Land Development
   
Multi-Family Real Estate
   
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for Loan Losses:
                                   
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 210,800     $ 177,000     $ -     $ 91,400     $ 111,041     $ 590,241  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    1,622,269       108,986       546,558       942,208     $ 1,256,050       4,476,071  
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 1,833,069     $ 285,986     $ 546,558     $ 1,033,608     $ 1,367,091     $ 5,066,312  
                                                 
Loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 7,571,823     $ 1,839,186     $ -     $ 3,977,405     $ 660,836     $ 14,049,250  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    54,087,621       251,374       51,830,217       131,674,751       63,601,564       301,445,527  
Total ending balance
  $ 61,659,444     $ 2,090,560     $ 51,830,217     $ 135,652,156     $ 64,262,400     $ 315,494,777  
                                                 
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Construction and Land Development
   
Multi-Family Real Estate
   
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for Loan Losses:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,121,500     $ 237,000     $ 201,500     $ 85,111     $ 115,683     $ 1,760,794  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    1,433,594       117,911       602,350       924,519       1,307,693       4,386,067  
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 2,555,094     $ 354,911     $ 803,850     $ 1,009,630     $ 1,423,376     $ 6,146,861  
                                                 
Loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 12,194,848     $ 3,301,345     $ 1,558,628     $ 5,167,369     $ 607,064     $ 22,829,254  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    57,058,944       892,411       55,902,542       135,893,952       68,573,416       318,321,265  
Total ending balance
  $ 69,253,792     $ 4,193,756     $ 57,461,170     $ 141,061,321     $ 69,180,480     $ 341,150,519  
 
 
 
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The following table summarizes the recorded investment in impaired loans by segment, including loans for which no impairment is recorded, loans for which an impairment is recorded, and the resulting allowance for the impairment by segment as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
                                     
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Associated Allowance
   
Carrying Amount
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Associated Allowance
 
With no specific allowance recorded:
                               
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 1,564,681     $ 2,433,148     $ -     $ 1,584,352     $ 1,852,852     $ -  
Construction and Land Development
    -       -       -       892,017       2,962,017       -  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    3,269,042       3,492,673       -       4,560,823       4,872,752       -  
Consumer
    430,612       439,605       -       433,793       442,786       -  
With an allowance recorded:
                                               
Commercial Real Estate
    6,007,142       6,007,142       210,800       10,610,496       10,610,496       1,121,500  
Construction and Land Development
    1,839,186       1,839,186       177,000       2,409,328       2,409,328       237,000  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    -       -       -       1,558,628       1,558,628       201,500  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    708,363       708,363       91,400       606,546       606,546       85,111  
Consumer
    230,224       230,224       111,041       173,271       173,271       115,683  
Total:
                                               
Commercial Real Estate
    7,571,823       8,440,290       210,800       12,194,848       12,463,348       1,121,500  
Construction and Land Development
    1,839,186       1,839,186       177,000       3,301,345       5,371,345       237,000  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    -       -       -       1,558,628       1,558,628       201,500  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    3,977,405       4,201,036       91,400       5,167,369       5,479,298       85,111  
Consumer
    660,836       669,829       111,041       607,064       616,057       115,683  
    $ 14,049,250     $ 15,150,341     $ 590,241     $ 22,829,254     $ 25,488,676     $ 1,760,794  


The following table summarizes the average balances and interest income recognized related to impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
   
Average Balance
   
Interest Income
 
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 9,524,040     $ 321,853  
Construction and Loan Development
    2,689,228       -  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    519,543       -  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    5,080,837       205,366  
Consumer
    882,549       32,816  
    $ 18,696,197     $ 560,035  


Credit Quality Indicators

Credit quality indicators are used by management in determining the allowance for loan losses.  The primary credit quality indicators used by management include loan classification and delinquency status.  These indicators are used to identify and evaluate trends and deterioration in the loan portfolio.

The primary credit quality indicator used by management in the commercial real estate, construction and land development, and multi-family real estate loan portfolios is the internal classification of the loans.  Loans in these portfolios that are over $500,000 are reviewed annually at which time they are assigned a classification.  Loans may also be reviewed prior to the annual review cycle based on current information that becomes available regarding the borrower’s ability to service the loan.  Loans may be classified as watch, special mention, substandard, or doubtful.  An asset is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Assets classified as doubtful have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.  Assets that do not expose the Bank to risk sufficient to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but which possess potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention are designated as special mention.  
 
 
 
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If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses could increase the level of risk to the Bank in the future.  Commercial loans to borrowers whose most recent financial information shows deterioration in the earliest stages and warrant greater than routine attention and monitoring by management are designated as watch.

The primary credit quality indicator used by management in the residential real estate and consumer loan portfolios is the delinquency status of the loans.

The following table summarizes the recorded investment in loan segments by credit quality indicator as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  Past due status is reported as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  Internal classification ratings reflect the most recent classification assigned generally based on an annual review.
 
                                                 
Commercial Loans
                                               
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade
                                     
                                                 
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Construction and Land Development
   
Multi-Family Real Estate
   
Total
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Construction and Land Development
   
Multi-Family Real Estate
   
Total
 
Grade:
                                               
Pass
  $ 46,381,751     $ 251,374     $ 47,595,337     $ 94,228,462     $ 53,092,384     $ 892,411     $ 53,291,156     $ 107,275,951  
Watch
    5,257,137       -       4,234,880       9,492,017       3,966,560       -       2,611,386       6,577,946  
Special Mention
    2,448,733       -       -       2,448,733       -       -       -       -  
Substandard
    7,361,023       1,662,186       -       9,023,209       11,073,348       3,064,345       1,357,128       15,494,821  
Doubtful
    210,800       177,000       -       387,800       1,121,500       237,000       201,500       1,560,000  
    $ 61,659,444     $ 2,090,560     $ 51,830,217     $ 115,580,221     $ 69,253,792     $ 4,193,756     $ 57,461,170     $ 130,908,718  
                                                                 
                                                                 
Residential Real Estate and Consumer Loans
                                                         
Credit risk profile based on delinquency status
                                                 
                                                                 
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
   
Second Mortgage
   
Other Consumer Loans
   
Total
   
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
   
Second Mortgage
   
Other Consumer Loans
   
Total
 
Current
  $ 132,486,662     $ 45,710,813     $ 17,374,361     $ 195,904,479     $ 137,430,650     $ 50,136,653     $ 17,590,417     $ 205,157,720  
Past due 30-89 days
    868,253       469,409       221,844       1,408,172       1,473,094       786,900       203,341       2,463,335  
Past due 90 days and greater
    2,297,241       435,512       50,461       2,601,905       2,157,577       425,500       37,669       2,620,746  
    $ 135,652,156     $ 46,615,734     $ 17,646,666     $ 199,914,556     $ 141,061,321     $ 51,349,053     $ 17,831,427     $ 210,241,801  


 
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An aging analysis of the recorded investment in loans by segment at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is summarized as follows.
 
   
30-89 Days
   
90 Days Past Due
                   
   
Past Due
   
and Greater
   
Total Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
 
September 30, 2011
                             
Commercial Loans:
                             
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 27,304     $ 1,162,500     $ 1,189,804     $ 60,496,944     $ 61,686,748  
Construction and Land Development
    -       -       -       2,090,560       2,090,560  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    -       -       -       51,830,217       51,830,217  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    716,919       2,115,932       2,832,851       132,819,305       135,652,156  
Consumer:
                                       
Second mortgage
    469,409       435,512       904,921       45,710,813       46,615,734  
Other consumer loans
    221,844       50,461       272,305       17,374,361       17,646,666  
    $ 1,435,476     $ 3,764,405     $ 5,199,881     $ 310,322,200     $ 315,522,081  
                                         
December 31, 2010
                                       
Commercial Loans:
                                       
Commercial Real Estate
  $ -     $ 440,193     $ 440,193     $ 68,813,599     $ 69,253,792  
Construction and Land Development
    -       1,411,752       1,411,752       2,782,004       4,193,756  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    373,518       1,558,628       1,932,146       55,529,024       57,461,170  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    1,473,094       2,157,577       3,630,671       137,430,650       141,061,321  
Consumer:
                                       
Second mortgage
    786,900       425,500       1,212,400       50,136,653       51,349,053  
Other consumer loans
    203,341       37,669       241,010       17,590,417       17,831,427  
    $ 2,836,853     $ 6,031,319     $ 8,868,172     $ 332,282,347     $ 341,150,519  


Nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 by segment are summarized below:
 
             
   
 
   
 
 
Commercial Loans:
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 1,312,549     $ 5,408,650  
Construction and Land Development
    1,839,186       1,679,839  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    -       1,558,628  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    2,115,931       2,459,406  
Consumer:
               
Second mortgage
    434,548       425,500  
Other consumer loans
    50,461       37,669  
    $ 5,752,675     $ 11,569,692  

Troubled debt restructurings (TDR) are loans on which, due to the borrower’s financial difficulties, a concession has been granted that would not otherwise be considered.  In most cases, modifications of loan terms that could potentially qualify as a TDR include reduction of contractual interest rate, extension of the maturity date or a reduction of the principal balance.  A TDR is placed on accrual status when both principal and interest are current and it is probable that we will be able to collect all amounts due (both principal and interest) according to the terms of the loan agreement.  All loans classified as TDR’s are considered to be impaired.
 
 
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The following table summarizes loans that have been restructured during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011:
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Number of Loans
   
Pre-restructuring Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post-restructuring Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Number of Loans
   
Pre-restructuring Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post-restructuring Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
Troubled debt restructurings:
                                   
Commercial Real Estate
    -     $ -     $ -     $ 3     $ 5,919,269     $ 5,919,269  
Construction and Land Development
    1       743,761       743,761       1       743,761       743,761  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    4       353,542       359,830       13       2,610,345       2,652,836  
Consumer
    3       63,440       64,485       11       359,441       338,432  
Total:
    8     $ 1,160,743     $ 1,168,076       29     $ 9,632,816     $ 9,654,298  

The TDR's described above increased the allowance for loan losses by none and $120,501 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively and resulted in chargeoffs none and $33,500 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.  The TDR’s generally include terms to reduce the interest rate and extend payment terms.  The difference between the post-restructuring recorded investment compared to the pre-restructuring recorded investment is due to charge-offs or capitalization of interest.  One 1-4 family residential real estate loan received an advance of additional funds of approximately $26,000.

A restructured loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.  The following table summarizes, as of September 30, 2011, loans that were restructured within the last 12 months that have subsequently defaulted during the reported period:
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Number of Loans
   
Principal Balance of Defaulted Loans
   
Number of Loans
   
Principal Balance of Defaulted Loans
 
                         
                       
                       
Commercial Real Estate
    -     $ -       -     $ -  
Construction and Land Development
    -       -       -       -  
Multi-Family Real Estate
    -       -       -       -  
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate
    2       326,508       4       1,839,403  
Consumer
    2       158,008       2       158,008  
Total:
    4     $ 484,516       6     $ 1,997,411  
                                 


5.           FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value and expand disclosures about fair value measurements.  The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures.  The Company did not have any liabilities that were measured at fair value at September 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010.  The Company’s securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as other real estate owned and impaired loans.  These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets.
 
 
 
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In accordance with ASC 820, the Company groups its assets at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:

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

Fair value measurements for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:
 
                         
   
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2011
 
                         
   
Quoted Prices
                   
   
in Active Markets
 
Significant Other
 
Significant
       
   
for Identical Assets
 
Observable Inputs
 
Unobservable Inputs
   
Description
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
Debt securities:
                       
State and local obligations
  $ -     $ 9,035,713     $ -     $ 9,035,713  
Mortgage-backed securities
    -       19,777,905       -       19,777,905  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    -       28,672,019       -       28,672,019  
Corporate bonds
    3,369,230       -       -       3,369,230  
U.S. Government agencies
    -       7,243,900       -       7,243,900  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 3,369,230     $ 64,729,537     $ -     $ 68,098,767  
                                 
                                 
   
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010
 
                                 
   
Quoted Prices
                         
   
in Active Markets
 
Significant Other
 
Significant
         
   
for Identical Assets
 
Observable Inputs
 
Unobservable Inputs
     
Description
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
Securities available-for-sale
                               
State and local obligations
  $ -     $ 4,989,663     $ -     $ 4,989,663  
Mortgage-backed securities
    -       13,862,829       -       13,862,829  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    -       19,288,124       -       19,288,124  
Corporate bonds
    1,601,236       -       -       1,601,236  
U.S. Government agencies
    -       8,693,919       -       8,693,919  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 1,601,236     $ 46,834,535     $ -     $ 48,435,771  

When available, quoted market prices are used to determine the fair value on investment securities and such items are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.  Examples include equity securities, U.S. Treasury securities and certain corporate bonds. For other securities, the Company determines fair value based on various sources and may apply matrix pricing with observable prices for similar bonds where a price for the identical bond is not observable.  Securities measured at fair value by such methods are classified as Level 2. The fair values of Level 2 securities are determined by matrix pricing models that consider observable market data, such as interest rate volatilities, LIBOR yield curve, credit spreads and prices from market makers, and live trading systems.  Certain securities are not valued based on observable inputs and are, therefore, classified as Level 3.  

 
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The fair value of these securities is based on management’s best estimates.  The Company’s policy is to recognize transfer between levels at the end of each reporting period, if applicable.  There were no transfers between levels during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Fair value measurements for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were as follows:
 
                         
   
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2011
 
                         
   
Quoted Prices
                   
   
in Active Markets
 
Significant Other
 
Significant
       
   
for Identical Assets
 
Observable Inputs
 
Unobservable Inputs
   
Description
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 8,194,674     $ 8,194,674  
Foreclosed real estate
    -       -       1,386,542       1,386,542  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ 9,581,216     $ 9,581,216  
                                 
                                 
   
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010
 
                                 
   
Quoted Prices
                         
   
in Active Markets
 
Significant Other
 
Significant
         
   
for Identical Assets
 
Observable Inputs
 
Unobservable Inputs
     
Description
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Total
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 13,597,475     $ 13,597,475  
Foreclosed real estate
    -       -       4,586,399       4,586,399  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ 18,183,874     $ 18,183,874  

Impaired loans are evaluated and valued at the time the loan is identified as impaired, at the lower of cost or fair value.  Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans or discounted cash flows and is classified at a Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.  Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable.  Such collateral’s fair value is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business.

Foreclosed real estate is initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs.  Subsequently it is carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs.  Fair value is estimated through current appraisals or listing prices.  Estimated fair values may be adjusted by management to reflect current economic and market conditions and, as such, are classified as Level 3.

Fair Value Disclosures

Generally accepted accounting principles require disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis.  The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above.  The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below:
 
  Cash and due from banks:  The carrying amount of cash and due from banks represents the fair value.
   
  Investments in certificates of deposit:  The fair value of investments in certificates of deposit is estimated based on discounted cash flows using current market interest rates.
   
  Restricted equity securities:  The fair value of this untraded stock is estimated at its carrying value because the Company is able to redeem the stock with the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank at par value.
 
 
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  Loans held for sale:  Fair values are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold on the secondary market.
   
 
Loans:  For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have experienced no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  Fair values for all other loans are estimated basedon discounted cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality.
   
 
Deposits:  Fair values disclosed for demand, negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW), savings and money market savings deposits equal their carrying amounts, which represent the amount payable on demand.  Fair values for certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregate expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
   
  Borrowed funds:  The fair value of borrowed funds is estimated based on discounted cash flows using currently available borrowing rates.
   
  Accrued interest receivable and payable:  The fair values of both accrued interest receivable and payable are their carrying amounts.
   
 
Commitments to extend credit:  The fair values of commitments to extend credit are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and creditworthiness of the counterparties.  At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the carrying amount and fair value of the commitments were not significant.
 
  
                         
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
         
(nearest 000)
         
(nearest 000)
 
Financial assets:
                       
     Cash and due from banks
  $ 16,960,499     $ 16,960,000     $ 20,603,808     $ 20,604,000  
     Investments in certificates of deposit
    4,576,000       4,576,000       12,689,000       12,689,000  
     Securities available-for-sale
    68,098,767       68,099,000       48,435,771       48,436,000  
     Restricted equity securities
    3,430,600       3,431,000       3,017,200       3,017,000  
     Loans, net
    308,439,379       321,063,000       334,460,567       341,055,000  
     Loans held for sale
    469,720       470,000       332,178       332,000  
     Accrued interest receivable
    1,622,117       1,622,000       1,754,292       1,754,000  
Financial liabilities:
                               
     Deposits
    347,025,034       349,855,000       349,832,904       353,328,000  
     Borrowed funds
    27,250,000       28,290,000       49,250,000       51,118,000  
     Accrued interest payable
    46,176       46,000       162,034       162,000  


6.           OPERATING SEGMENTS

An operating segment is generally defined as a component of a business for which discrete financial information is available and whose results are reviewed by the chief operating decision-maker.  The Company has determined that it has two reportable segments:  a traditional banking segment and a nonbank segment.  The traditional banking segment consists of the Company and its banking subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa.  Following its recent conversion from a federal savings bank to an Iowa state chartered bank, the Bank operates as a state commercial bank providing deposit, loan and other related products to individuals and small businesses, primarily in the communities where their offices are located.  The nonbank segment, which is set forth under the caption “All Others” below, consists of the operations of the subsidiaries under the Bank, and includes real estate abstracting services, insurance and investment services, and ownership of low-income housing tax credit apartment complexes.
 
 
 
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Transactions between affiliates, the resulting revenues of which are shown in the inter-segment revenue category, are conducted at market prices that would be paid if the companies were not affiliates.


                                     
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Traditional
               
Traditional
             
   
Banking
   
All Others
   
Total
   
Banking
   
All Others
   
Total
 
                                     
Interest income
  $ 4,986,912     $ -     $ 4,986,912     $ 15,282,408     $ -     $ 15,282,408  
Interest expense
    1,308,084       26,636       1,334,720       4,383,237       80,778       4,464,015  
Net interest income (loss)
    3,678,828       (26,636 )     3,652,192       10,899,171       (80,778 )     10,818,393  
Provision for loan losses
    350,000       -       350,000       1,135,000       -       1,135,000  
Net interest income (loss) after
                                               
provision for loan losses
    3,328,828       (26,636 )     3,302,192       9,764,171       (80,778 )     9,683,393  
Noninterest income
    1,528,845       431,757       1,960,602       4,149,373       1,284,875       5,434,248  
Securities gains, net
    85,614       -       85,614       115,655       -       115,655  
Noninterest expense
    3,593,532       405,811       3,999,343       11,044,296       1,232,291       12,276,587  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    1,349,755       (690 )     1,349,065       2,984,903       (28,194 )     2,956,709  
Provision for income taxes
    318,500       6,500       325,000       676,400       18,200       694,600  
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,031,255     $ (7,190 )   $ 1,024,065     $ 2,308,503     $ (46,394 )   $ 2,262,109  
Inter-segment revenue (expense)
  $ 153,012     $ (153,012 )   $ -     $ 428,072     $ (428,072 )   $ -  
Total assets
  $ 426,207,491     $ 3,512,127     $ 429,719,618     $ 426,207,491     $ 3,512,127     $ 429,719,618  
Total deposits
  $ 347,025,034     $ -     $ 347,025,034     $ 347,025,034     $ -     $ 347,025,034  
                                                 
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
   
Traditional
                   
Traditional
                 
   
Banking
   
All Others
   
Total
   
Banking
   
All Others
   
Total
 
                                                 
Interest income
  $ 5,476,474     $ -     $ 5,476,474     $ 16,858,095     $ -     $ 16,858,095  
Interest expense
    1,914,529       27,770       1,942,299       5,844,982       83,876       5,928,858  
Net interest income (loss)
    3,561,945       (27,770 )     3,534,175       11,013,113       (83,876 )     10,929,237  
Provision for loan losses
    168,000       -       168,000       2,578,000       -       2,578,000  
Net interest income (loss) after
                                               
provision for loan losses
    3,393,945       (27,770 )     3,366,175       8,435,113       (83,876 )     8,351,237  
Noninterest income
    1,787,587       410,481       2,198,068       4,462,737       1,274,235       5,736,972  
Securities gains, net
    -       -       -       7,652       -       7,652  
Noninterest expense
    3,499,150       388,221       3,887,371       10,601,520       1,241,777       11,843,297  
Income (loss) before taxes
    1,682,382       (5,510 )     1,676,872       2,303,982       (51,418 )     2,252,564  
Provision for income taxes
    503,400       8,500       511,900       583,700       4,300       588,000  
Net income
  $ 1,178,982     $ (14,010 )   $ 1,164,972     $ 1,720,282     $ (55,718 )   $ 1,664,564  
Inter-segment revenue (expense)
  $ 172,138     $ (172,138 )   $ -     $ 525,334     $ (525,334 )   $ -  
Total assets
  $ 451,792,043     $ 3,582,560     $ 455,374,603     $ 451,792,043     $ 3,582,560     $ 455,374,603  
Total deposits
  $ 349,147,741     $ -     $ 349,147,741     $ 349,147,741     $ -     $ 349,147,741  

7.           CURRENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements, which amends ASC 820-10 to require new disclosures about transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and the roll forward activity in Level 3 fair value measurements.  ASU 2010-06 also clarifies existing disclosure requirements regarding the level of disaggregation of each class of assets and liabilities within a line item in the statement of financial condition and clarifies that a reporting entity should provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3 fair value measurements.  The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the new disclosures about the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on its financial statements.
 
 
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In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20, Disclosures about Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, which amends ASC 310, Receivables, by requiring more robust and disaggregated disclosures about the credit quality of an entity’s financing receivables and its allowance for credit losses.  The objective of enhancing these disclosures is to improve a financial statement user’s understanding of (1) the nature of an entity’s credit risk associated with its financing receivables and (2) the entity’s assessment of that risk in estimating its allowance for credit losses as well as changes in the allowance and the reasons for those changes.  The new and amended disclosures that relate to information as of the end of a reporting period are effective for the first interim or annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010, which for the Company was the annual reporting period ending December 31, 2010.  However, the disclosures that include information for activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for the first interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010, which for the Company was the quarterly period beginning January 1, 2011.  Those disclosures include the activity in the allowance for credit losses for each period. In January 2011, the FASB temporarily delayed the effective date of the disclosures required for troubled debt restructured loans (TDR) for public companies.  Since the provisions of ASU 2010-20 are disclosure related, the Company’s adoption of this guidance has not and is not expected to have an impact on its financial statements.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring, which amended guidance clarifying for creditors which restructured loans are considered TDR.  To qualify as a TDR, a creditor must separately conclude that the restructuring constitutes a concession and that the debtor is experiencing financial difficulty.  The amended guidance is effective for public companies for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption.  The Company adopted this guidance effective July 1, 2011.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Amendments to Topic 220, Comprehensive Income. Under the amendments in this ASU, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. This ASU eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. The amendments in this ASU do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, because compliance with the amendments is already permitted. The amendments do not require any transition disclosures. The Company adopted this guidance effective September 30, 2011. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-09, Disclosures about an Employer’s Participation in a Multiemployer Plan.  For employers that participate in multiemployer pension plans, this guidance requires an employer to provide additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures. The amended disclosures provide users with more detailed information about an employer’s involvement in multiemployer pension plans.  For public entities, this guidance is effective for annual periods for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2011, which for the Company is December 31, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively for all prior periods presented.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

8.           SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date financial statements included herein are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Through that date, there were no events requiring recognition or disclosure.
 
 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements consisting of estimates with respect to the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Bank, that are subject to various factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates, including those set forth in Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors included in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A — Risk Factors included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  These factors include changes in general, economic, market, legislative and regulatory conditions, and the development of an interest rate environment that adversely affects the interest rate spread or other income anticipated from the Company’s operations and investments.  The Company’s actual results may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.  The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly announce future events or developments that may affect the forward-looking statements contained herein.


Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide a summary of the items management focuses on when evaluating the condition of the Company and its success in implementing its business and shareholder value strategies. The Company’s business strategy is to operate the Bank as a well-capitalized, profitable and independent community oriented commercial bank.  The Company’s shareholder value strategy has three major themes: (1) enhancing shareholders’ value; (2) making its banking franchise more valuable; and (3) efficiently utilizing its capital.

Management believes the following were important factors in the Company’s performance during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011:

 
 
 
 
The Bank completed its conversion to a state-chartered commercial bank from a federally-chartered stock savings bank and has become a member of The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.  The Company completed a reorganization to a bank holding company from a savings and loan holding company.
 
 
 
 
 
Loans amounted to $313.5 million as of September 30, 2011 compared to $340.6 million as of December 31, 2010, representing a decrease of 8.0%.  The decline in the loan portfolio is primarily the result of a decrease in loan volume due to low demand for new loans as payments and prepayments exceeded originations in most loan categories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming assets decreased $9.0 million from $16.2 million at December 31, 2010 to $7.2 million at September 30, 2011.  The Bank recorded a provision for loan losses of $350,000 and $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $168,000 and $2.6 million for the same periods in 2010.  The Company continues to monitor its loan portfolio with the objective of minimizing defaults or write-downs. Despite these actions, the possibility of additional losses in loans and losses in the value of real estate owned can not be eliminated.
 
 
 
 
 
Capital remains strong with stockholders equity as a percentage of total assets increasing to 12.1% at September 30, 2011 from 10.9% at December 31, 2010. The Bank continues to be considered “well capitalized” under regulatory capital requirements with a total risk based capital ratio of 18.2% at September 30, 2011.
 
 
 
 
The Company has increased liquidity as it continues investing funds in securities available-for-sale.
 
 
 
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”)
 
Major financial reform legislation, known as the Dodd-Frank Act, was signed into law by the President in July 2010.  Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act significantly impacts the rules governing the provision of consumer financial products and services, and implementation of the many requirements of the legislation will entail new mandatory and discretionary rulemakings by numerous federal regulatory agencies over the next several years.  Many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act affecting the Company and Bank have effective dates ranging from immediately upon enactment of the legislation to several years following enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act.
 
 
 
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Of particular significance is that on July 21, 2011, the Dodd-Frank Act marked its one year anniversary, at which time certain important provisions pertaining to the operations of depository institutions became effective.  For example, effective on July 21, 2011, the Dodd-Frank Act repealed the federal prohibition on the payment of interest on demand deposits, thereby permitting (but not requiring) depository institutions to pay interest on commercial transaction and other accounts.  The ultimate impact of this change in law on the operations of the Company and Bank has not yet been determined, as it will largely depend on market activity.
 
July 21, 2011 was also the designated transfer date under the Dodd-Frank Act for the formal transfer of rulemaking functions under the federal consumer financial laws from each of the various federal banking agencies to a new governmental entity known as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) that is charged with the mission of protecting consumer interests.  The CFPB is responsible for administering and carrying out the purposes and objectives of the “Federal consumer financial laws, and to prevent evasions thereof,” with respect to all financial institutions that offer financial products and services to consumers.  The CFPB is also authorized to prescribe rules applicable to any covered person or service provider identifying and prohibiting acts or practices that are “unfair, deceptive, or abusive” in connection with any transaction with a consumer for a consumer financial product or service, or the offering of a consumer financial product or service.  With its broad rulemaking powers, the new CFPB has the potential to reshape the consumer financial laws through rulemaking and enforcement of rules concerning unfair, deceptive or abusive practices, which may directly impact the business operations of financial institutions offering consumer financial products or services including the Bank.
 
Other recent developments under the Dodd-Frank Act include the Federal Reserve’s issuance of a final rule under the so-called Durbin Amendment establishing standards for debit card interchange fees and prohibiting network exclusivity arrangements and routing restrictions for electronic debit transactions.  Under the final rule, the maximum permissible interchange fee that an issuer may receive for an electronic debit transaction will be the sum of 21 cents per transaction and 5 basis points multiplied by the value of the transaction. This provision regarding debit card interchange fees became effective on October 1, 2011.  Among other provisions, the final rule also prohibits all issuers and networks from restricting the number of networks over which electronic debit transactions may be processed to less than two unaffiliated networks. The effective date for the network exclusivity prohibition is April 1, 2012.  A statutory exemption from the debit card interchange fee standards is provided for the Bank and other issuers that, together with their affiliates, have assets of less than $10 billion.  Notwithstanding the availability of this exemption, the ultimate impact and effectiveness of this exemption for small issuers such as the Bank, with respect to the debit card interchange fee standards, remains to be seen.
 
The Company and Bank are continuing to closely monitor and evaluate developments under the Dodd-Frank Act with respect to our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
 
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
This “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and the disclosures included elsewhere in this report, are based on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  These statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The financial information contained in these statements is, for the most part, based on approximate measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred.  However, the preparation of these statements requires management to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

The Company’s accounting policies are described in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” of the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Based on its consideration of accounting policies that involve the most complex and subjective estimates and judgments, management has identified its most critical accounting policies to be those related to the allowance for loan losses and asset impairment judgments.

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged off against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that collectibility of the principal is unlikely.  The Company has policies and procedures for evaluating the overall credit quality of its loan portfolio, including timely identification of potential problem credits.  
 
 
 
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On a quarterly basis, management reviews the appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses, incorporating a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative.  Quantitative factors include the Company’s historical loss experience, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, known information about individual loans and other factors.  Qualitative factors include the general economic environment in the Company’s market area and the trends of those economic conditions.  To the extent that actual results differ from forecasts and management’s judgment, the allowance for loan losses may be greater or less than future charge-offs.

Asset impairment judgments include evaluating the decline in fair value of available-for-sale securities below their cost.  Declines in fair value of available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses for the credit related portion of the loss, while the noncredit-related portion of the reduction in fair value is recorded in other comprehensive income.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the lack of intent of the Company to sell the security and whether it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery.

Asset impairment judgments also include evaluation of fair value of foreclosed real estate.  Foreclosed real estate is initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs.  Subsequently it is carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs.  Fair value is estimated through current appraisals or listing prices.  Estimated fair values may be adjusted by management to reflect current economic and market conditions.
 
 
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FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets decreased $22.5 million, or 5.0%, to $429.7 million at September 30, 2011, from $452.3 million at December 31, 2010.  The decrease in assets was primarily due to a decrease in net loans receivable, cash and due from banks, investments in certificates of deposits and foreclosed real estate, offset in part by an increase in securities available-for-sale.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, cash balances and cash provided by loan payments and prepayments, securities sales, maturities, and paydowns, as well as maturities of investments in certificates of deposit were used in part to purchase $32.2 million of securities available-for-sale.  These cash flows were also utilized in reducing the amount of outstanding borrowed funds.

Net loans receivable decreased by $26.0 million, or 7.8%, to $308.4 million at September 30, 2011, from $334.5 million at December 31, 2010, primarily due to payments and prepayments of $74.7 million and loan sales of $23.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. These payments, prepayments, and loan sales were offset in part by the origination of $54.0 million of first mortgage loans primarily secured by one-to-four family residences and commercial real estate, and the origination of $20.2 million of consumer loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The Company generally sells fixed-rate residential loans originated with maturities of more than 15 years in the secondary mortgage market in order to reduce interest rate risk.  The decrease in the loan portfolio was primarily due to general decreases in demand for new loans.

The Company has also significantly restricted any new out-of-state lending due to prevailing market conditions. At September 30, 2011, the Company’s loan portfolio included $77.1 million of loans secured by out-of-state properties, compared to $91.5 million at December 31, 2010.  These loans represented 24.4% of the Company’s total loan portfolio at September 30, 2011 compared to 26.9% at December 31, 2010 and are primarily multifamily and commercial real estate loans.  The Company originated $5.5 million of new out-of-state loan originations secured by multi-family and commercial real estate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  There were no purchases of commercial loans secured by out-of-state properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
 
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The following table provides information regarding nonaccrual loans and nonperforming assets.


             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
First mortgage loans:
           
One- to four-family residential
  $ 2,115     $ 2,460  
Multifamily and commercial properties
    3,152       8,647  
Consumer loans
    485       463  
     Total nonaccrual loans
    5,752       11,570  
                 
90 days past due loans (still
               
   accruing interest)
    -       -  
Other nonperforming loans
    -       -  
     Total nonperforming loans
    5,752       11,570  
                 
Total foreclosed real estate
    1,387       4,586  
Other nonperforming assets
    20       -  
     Total nonperforming assets
  $ 7,159     $ 16,156  
                 
Total nonaccrual loans to net loans receivable
    1.87 %     3.46 %
Total nonaccrual loans to total assets
    1.34 %     2.56 %
Total nonperforming assets to total assets
    1.67 %     3.57 %


The allowance for loan loss was $5.1 million at September 30, 2011, compared to $6.1 million at December 31, 2010.  The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2011 was 1.6% of loans and 88.1% of nonperforming loans, compared to 1.8% of loans and 53.1% of nonperforming loans at December 31, 2010.

The improvement in nonperforming assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is primarily the result of the sale of foreclosed commercial real estate and the sales of commercial properties collateralizing certain nonperforming commercial loans resulting in the settlement of the loan balance and a decline in the identification of new impaired loans and further impairments.  Two commercial foreclosed real estate properties with total balances of $2.2 million were sold.  Three nonperforming commercial loans with total balances of $5.1 million were settled with sales of the underlying collateral.

Management believes that the allowance for loan losses was adequate as of September 30, 2011.  While management estimates loan losses using the best available information, such as independent appraisals for significant collateral properties, no assurance can be made that future adjustments to the allowance will not be necessary based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions, further information obtained regarding problem loans, identification of additional problem loans, and other factors, both within and outside of management’s control.  Due to potential changes in the real estate markets, it is at least reasonably possible that management’s assessment will change in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.

Deposits decreased $2.8 million, or 0.8%, to $347.0 million at September 30, 2011, from $349.8 million at December 31, 2010, primarily reflecting decreases in certificates of deposits and interest bearing demand deposits of $5.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively, offset in part by increases in noninterest bearing deposits, money market and savings accounts of $1.5 million, $1.1 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Borrowings, which consist of FHLB advances, decreased $22.0 million, or 44.7%, to $27.3 million at September 30, 2011, from $49.3 million at December 31, 2010.  This decrease was due to the normal repayment of borrowings upon maturity.
 
 
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Total stockholders’ equity increased $3.0 million, or 6.0%, to $52.1 million at September 30, 2011, from $49.2 million at December 31, 2010, primarily due to earnings for the 2011 period and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive gains, offset in part by dividends paid to stockholders.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table shows selected financial results and ratios.


   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income
  $ 1,024,065     $ 1,164,972     $ 2,262,109     $ 1,664,564  
                                 
Average assets
    436,601,917       459,220,298       447,354,057       457,264,518  
Average stockholders equity
    51,412,009       49,249,927       50,387,357       48,956,687  
                                 
Return on assets
    0.94 %     1.01 %     0.67 %     0.49 %
                                 
Return on equity
    7.97 %     9.46 %     5.99 %     4.53 %
                                 
Efficiency ratio
    71.25 %     67.82 %     75.54 %     71.06 %
                                 
                                 
Definitions of ratios:
                               
                                 
Return on assets - annualized net income divided by average assets.
                 
Return on equity - annualized net income divided by average stockholders equity.
         
Efficiency ratio - noninterest expense divided by the sum of noninterest income plus net interest income.
         

Net Income.  Net income decreased by $141,000 to $1.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to $1.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.  The decrease in net income was primarily due to an increase in provision for loan losses and noninterest expenses and a decrease in noninterest income, offset in part by an increase in net interest income and securities gains.

Net income increased by $598,000 to $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The increase in net income was primarily due to a decrease in provision for loan losses and increase in securities gains, offset in part by a decrease in net interest income and noninterest income and an increase in noninterest expenses.

Net Interest Income. The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s net interest income and average balance sheet and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented.
 
 
 
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Three months ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Average Yield/Rate
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Average Yield/Rate
 
Assets:
                                   
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans
  $ 318,578,101     $ 4,479,035       5.60 %   $ 353,016,079     $ 5,141,320       5.80 %
Securities
    71,179,231       483,212       2.72 %     43,673,555       277,478       2.54 %
Investments in certificates of deposit
    6,813,889       18,907       1.11 %     13,855,079       47,427       1.37 %
Interest-bearing cash
    10,216,280       5,758       0.22 %     18,690,576       10,249       0.22 %
Total interest-earning assets
    406,787,501       4,986,912       4.86 %     429,235,289       5,476,474       5.04 %
Noninterest-earning assets
    29,814,416                       29,985,009                  
Total assets
  $ 436,601,917                     $ 459,220,298                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand and money market savings
  $ 151,125,088     $ 257,968       0.68 %   $ 136,633,563     $ 270,415       0.79 %
Savings
    32,689,711       7,955       0.10 %     30,378,618       12,214       0.16 %
Certificates of Deposit
    146,245,461       831,941       2.26 %     165,400,775       1,061,771       2.55 %
Borrowed funds
    30,061,649       236,856       3.13 %     54,704,301       597,899       4.34 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    360,121,909       1,334,720       1.47 %     387,117,257       1,942,299       1.99 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities
    25,067,999                       22,853,114                  
Total liabilities
    385,189,908                       409,970,371                  
Equity
    51,412,009                       49,249,927                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 436,601,917                     $ 459,220,298                  
                                                 
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 3,652,192                     $ 3,534,175          
                                                 
Net interest rate spread
                    3.39 %                     3.05 %
Net interest margin
                    3.57 %                     3.26 %
                                                 
Ratio of average interest-earnings assets to
                                               
average interest-bearing liabilities
                    112.96 %                     110.88 %
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
     2011      2010  
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Average Yield/Rate
   
Average Balance
   
Interest
   
Average Yield/Rate
 
Assets:
                                               
Interest-earning assets:
                                               
Loans
  $ 325,793,773     $ 13,837,868       5.66 %   $ 364,346,611     $ 15,988,721       5.85 %
Securities
    64,553,592       1,338,254       2.76 %     35,761,476       753,531       2.81 %
Investments in certificates of deposit
    8,750,816       77,926       1.19 %     8,077,388       84,714       1.40 %
Interest-bearing cash
    16,894,188       28,360       0.22 %     19,405,024       31,129       0.21 %
Total interest-earning assets
    415,992,369       15,282,408       4.90 %     427,590,499       16,858,095       5.26 %
Noninterest-earning assets
    31,361,688                       29,674,019                  
Total assets
  $ 447,354,057                     $ 457,264,518                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand and money market savings
  $ 154,386,948     $ 916,871       0.79 %   $ 126,609,624     $ 680,146       0.72 %
Savings
    32,506,907       29,797       0.12 %     30,361,994       42,658       0.19 %
Certificates of Deposit
    149,988,670       2,584,412       2.30 %     170,609,619       3,306,562       2.59 %
Borrowed funds
    35,858,138       932,935       3.48 %     58,029,770       1,899,492       4.38 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    372,740,663       4,464,015       1.60 %     385,611,007       5,928,858       2.06 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities
    24,226,037                       22,696,824                  
Total liabilities
    396,966,700                       408,307,831                  
Equity
    50,387,357                       48,956,687                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 447,354,057                     $ 457,264,518                  
                                                 
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 10,818,393                     $ 10,929,237          
                                                 
Net interest rate spread
                    3.30 %                     3.20 %
Net interest margin
                    3.46 %                     3.40 %
                                                 
Ratio of average interest-earnings assets to
                                               
average interest-bearing liabilities
                    111.60 %                     110.89 %


 
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Fluctuations in net interest income can result from the combination of changes in the balances of asset and liability categories and changes in interest rates.  Interest rates earned and paid are also affected by general economic conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, and by competitive factors, government policies, and the actions of regulatory authorities.  Net interest income before provision for loan losses increased by $118,000, or 3.3%, to $3.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, from $3.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in net interest rate spread (i.e., the difference in the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities) and a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, principally offset by a decrease in the average balance of interest-earning assets.  The interest rate spread increased to 3.39% for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, from 3.05% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.  The increase in interest rate spread reflects a decrease in cost of funds, offset in part by a decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets.

Net interest income before provision for loan losses decreased by $111,000, or 1.0%, to $10.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, from $10.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The slight decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of interest-earning assets, offset by a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities and increase in net interest rate spread.  The interest rate spread increased to 3.30% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, from 3.20% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The increase in interest rate spread reflects a decrease in the cost of funds, offset in part by a decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets.

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company establishes provisions for loan losses, which are charged to operations, in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level which is deemed to be appropriate based upon an assessment of prior loss experience, a review of classified loans, a realistic determination of value and adequacy of underlying collateral, levels and trends of loan categories, industry standards, past due loans, economic conditions, the volume and type of loans in the Company’s portfolio, and other factors related to the collectibility of the Company’s loan portfolio.  The Company’s provision for loan losses was $350,000 and $168,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, representing an increase of $182,000, or 108.3%.  The provision for loan loss for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was favorably impacted as a result of a reduction of an impairment taken in a prior period based on new information resulting in an increase in probability of collection of the loan. The Company’s provision for loan losses was $1.1 million and $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, representing a decrease of $1.4 million, or 56.0%.  The provision for loan loss for the three  and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was impacted in part by the overall reduction in the size of the loan portfolio and the reduction in the identification of new impaired loans and further impairments.

Noninterest Income.  The following table shows the changes in the components of noninterest income.


                                                 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
   
Change %
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
   
Change %
 
Noninterest income:
                                               
Fees and service charges
  $ 1,247,141     $ 1,266,139     $ (18,998 )     -1.5 %   $ 3,627,806     $ 3,559,002     $ 68,804       1.9 %
Abstract fees
    141,193       175,187       (33,994 )     -19.4 %     424,698       481,871       (57,173 )     -11.9 %
Mortgage banking income
    247,421       350,701       (103,280 )     -29.4 %     471,488       591,656       (120,168 )     -20.3 %
Loan prepayment fees
    1,904       2,273       (369 )     -16.2 %     15,359       29,477       (14,118 )     -47.9 %
Other income:
                                                               
Increase in CSV - BOLI
    60,951       62,610       (1,659 )     -2.6 %     178,552       183,564       (5,012 )     -2.7 %
Investment and Insurance sales
    189,575       137,274       52,301       38.1 %     557,972       484,691       73,281       15.1 %
Foreclosed real estate net earnings
    (58,744 )     (34,799 )     (23,945 )     68.8 %     (254,047 )     (87,456 )     (166,591 )     190.5 %
Rental income
    122,711       121,308       1,403       1.2 %     367,336       363,907       3,429       0.9 %
All other
    8,450       117,375       (108,925 )     -92.8 %     45,084       130,260       (85,176 )     -65.4 %
Total other income
  $ 322,943     $ 403,768     $ (80,825 )     -20.0 %   $ 894,897     $ 1,074,966     $ (180,069 )     -16.8 %
                                                                 
Total noninterest income
  $ 1,960,602     $ 2,198,068     $ (237,466 )     -10.8 %   $ 5,434,248     $ 5,736,972     $ (302,724 )     -5.3 %


 
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Total noninterest income decreased by $237,000, or 10.8%, to $2.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, from $2.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.  Total noninterest income decreased by $303,000, or 5.3%, to $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, from $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Various factors account for the general decrease in noninterest income, including a decrease in abstract fees due to additional competition in our market and reduced mortgage loan demand compared to prior year levels.  Mortgage banking income also decreased due to a decrease in the volume of loans sold in the secondary market.  The decrease in other income was primarily a result of increases in net losses and expenses related to foreclosed real estate and a $90,000 payment that the Company received in 2010 from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) for uninsured balances maintained at an institution closed by the FDIC in 2008.  The uninsured balance had previously been written off as uncollectible.  Income from investment and insurance sales increased as a result of a larger sales staff.

Securities Gains.   Gross security gains from the sale of securities of $86,000 and $116,000 were realized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to no sale of securities for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and $7,652 of sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The realized gain for 2011 was related to the sale of five municipal bonds.  The realized gain for 2010 was related to the sale of the mortgage bond mutual fund investment.

Noninterest Expense.  The following table shows the changes in the components of noninterest expense.
 
                                                 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
   
Change %
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
   
Change %
 
Noninterest expense:
                                               
Compensation and employee benefits
  $ 2,033,066     $ 1,928,708     $ 104,358       5.4 %   $ 5,823,421     $ 5,698,440     $ 124,981       2.2 %
Premises and equipment
    438,977       460,204       (21,227 )     -4.6 %     1,386,763       1,445,629       (58,866 )     -4.1 %
Data processing
    218,950       217,465       1,485       0.7 %     651,850       660,445       (8,595 )     -1.3 %
FDIC insurance expense
    95,635       135,248       (39,613 )     -29.3 %     353,707       419,078       (65,371 )     -15.6 %
Foreclosed real estate impairment
    64,251       7,147       57,104       799.0 %     453,422       323,605       129,817       40.1 %
Other expense:
                                                               
Advertising and promotions
    74,181       93,863       (19,682 )     -21.0 %     331,100       252,148       78,952       31.3 %
Professional fees
    207,467       142,612       64,855       45.5 %     605,047       440,219       164,828       37.4 %
Printing, postage, and supplies
    103,707       109,189       (5,482 )     -5.0 %     334,606       327,859       6,747       2.1 %
Checking account charges
    59,700       84,788       (25,088 )     -29.6 %     189,049       253,038       (63,989 )     -25.3 %
Insurance
    35,963       42,092       (6,129 )     -14.6 %     112,278       127,594       (15,316 )     -12.0 %
Regulatory fees
    14,805       34,290       (19,485 )     -56.8 %     95,396       97,951       (2,555 )     -2.6 %
Telephone
    37,482       36,615       867       2.4 %     111,267       111,595       (328 )     -0.3 %
Apartment operating costs
    86,436       89,265       (2,829 )     -3.2 %     275,146       263,334       11,812       4.5 %
Employee costs
    56,696       44,956       11,740       26.1 %     164,502       159,275       5,227       3.3 %
Card service expenses
    177,142       163,024       14,118       8.7 %     508,675       471,859       36,816       7.8 %
All other
    294,885       297,905       (3,020 )     -1.0 %     880,358       791,228       89,130       11.3 %
Total other expense
  $ 1,148,464     $ 1,138,599     $ 9,865       0.9 %   $ 3,607,424     $ 3,296,100     $ 311,324       9.4 %
                                                                 
Total noninterest expense
  $ 3,999,343     $ 3,887,371     $ 111,972       2.9 %   $ 12,276,587     $ 11,843,297     $ 433,290       3.7 %

Total noninterest expense increased by $112,000, or 2.9%, to $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011, from $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  Total noninterest expense increased by $433,000, or 3.7%, to $12.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, from $11.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Various factors account for the general increase in noninterest expense, including an increase in compensation and employee benefits primarily due to an increase in pension plan expense and employee severance accrual.  Also, foreclosed real estate impairment increased primarily as a result of further deterioration of foreclosed real estate values indicated by updated appraisals.  The decrease in premises and equipment was related to a decrease in depreciation expense.  FDIC insurance expense decreased as the  result of a new assessment methodology and calculation which became effective for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.  The increase in other expenses was primarily due to increases in legal and professional fees related to loan collection, the conversion to a state charter from a federal thrift charter and other corporate matters, and advertising costs associated with targeted loan and deposit advertising campaigns. Regulatory fees decreased in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as a result of the conversion to a state charter.
 
 
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Income Taxes.  Provision for income taxes decreased by $187,000, or 36.5%, to $325,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to $512,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.  The decrease in income taxes was primarily due to a decrease in income before taxes and the receipt of new low income housing tax credits.

Provision for income taxes increased by $107,000, or 18.1%, to $695,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $588,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  The increase in income taxes was primarily due to an increase in income before taxes, offset in part by the receipt of new low income housing tax credits.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
The objective of liquidity management is to ensure the availability of sufficient cash flows to meet all financial commitments and to capitalize on opportunities for profitable business growth.  The Company’s principal source of funds is deposits.  Other sources include loan principal repayments, proceeds from the maturity and sale of investment securities, advances from the FHLB, and funds provided by operations.  Liquidity management is conducted on both a daily and a long-term basis.  Investments in liquid assets are adjusted based on expected loan demand, projected loan maturities and payments, expected deposit flows, and the objectives set by the Company’s asset-liability management policy.  The Company had liquid assets (cash and cash equivalents) of $17.0 million as of September 30, 2011, compared with $20.6 million as of December 31, 2010. The Company had additional borrowing capacity available from the FHLB of approximately $83.4 million at September 30, 2011.  In addition, the Company had $5.0 million in borrowing capacity available through a line of credit with a correspondent bank as of September 30, 2011.  The Company had not drawn on this line of credit as of September 30, 2011.  Net cash from continuing operating activities contributed $5.8 million and $4.5 million to liquidity for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The combination of high levels of potentially liquid assets, cash flows from operations and additional borrowing capacity provided strong liquidity for the Company at September 30, 2011.

On January 9, 2009, the Company issued $10.2 million of our Series A Preferred Stock and an associated Warrant to purchase the Company’s common stock under a program offered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”).  Although the Bank would have remained “well capitalized” without these funds, this new equity investment increased the capacity to support economic activity and growth in each of the communities served by the Bank through responsible lending.

On August 15, 2011, the Company paid an aggregate cash dividend of $127,500 on the Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A issued to the Treasury.  On August 26, 2011, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per common share on its common stock, which was paid on October 7, 2011 to stockholders of record as of September 16, 2011.

During 2011, macro-economic conditions and the challenging economic environment continued to impact liquidity and credit quality across the financial markets.  While the recession has impacted the local economies in which the Company operates and holds out-of-state real estate loans, our liquidity position and capital resources remain strong and the Company anticipates that it will have sufficient funds to meet its current funding commitments.

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal and state banking agencies.  Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of Total and Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets and of Tier I Capital to Average Assets.  Management believes the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject as of September 30, 2011.
 
 
 
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To Be Well-Capitalized
 
               
For Capital
   
Under Prompt Corrective
 
   
Actual
   
Adequacy Purposes
   
Action Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(000's)
         
(000's)
         
(000's)
       
As of September 30, 2011:
                                   
     Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 52,238       18.2 %   $ 22,930       8.0 %   $ 28,663       10.0 %
     Tier I Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    48,637       17.0       11,465       4.0       17,198       6.0  
     Tier I Capital (to average assets)
    48,637       11.1       17,519       4.0       21,898       5.0  
                                                 
As of December 31, 2010:
                                               
     Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 50,029       16.5 %   $ 24,194       8.0 %   $ 30,242       10.0 %
     Tier I Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    46,278       15.3       12,097       4.0       18,145       6.0  
     Tier I (Core) Capital (to adjusted assets)
    46,278       10.2       18,096       4.0       22,620       5.0  
     Tangible Capital (to adjusted assets)(1)
    46,278       10.2       6,786       1.5       -       -  
                                                 
(1) Under regulations as a federally-chartered stock savings bank, the Bank was also subject to minimum tangible capital requirements.
                         

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-statement of financial condition risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments consist primarily of commitments to extend credit.  Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the statement of financial condition.  The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in a particular class of financial instruments.

The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for instruments reflected in its statement of financial condition. The Company requires collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risks.

No material changes in the Company’s off-statement of financial condition arrangements occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.


Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

In management’s opinion, there has been no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative information about market risk provided in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Please see the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more detailed discussion of the Company’s interest rate sensitivity analysis.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Management, including the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
 
 
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There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or that
are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

The Company is not involved in any material pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.  Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors

The following risk factor updates our disclosure of risk factors included in Item 1A. to Part 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The downgrade of U.S. government securities by the credit rating agencies could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations, earnings, and financial condition.

The recent debate in Congress regarding the national debt ceiling, federal budget deficit concerns, and overall weakness in the economy recently resulted in a downgrade of U.S. government securities by Standard & Poor’s, one of the three major credit rating agencies, in August 2011. While the federal banking agencies including the Federal Reserve and the FDIC have issued guidance indicating that, for risk-based capital purposes, the risk weights for U.S. Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, government agencies, and government-sponsored entities will not be affected by the downgrade, the downgrade and the possible future downgrade of the federal government’s credit rating by one or both of the other two major rating agencies, could create uncertainty in the U.S. and global financial markets and cause other events which, directly or indirectly, may adversely affect the Company’s operations, earnings, and financial condition.


 
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Item 6.  Exhibits

 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
Reference No.
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of North Central Bancshares, Inc.
(1)
3.2
Bylaws of North Central Bancshares, Inc., as amended
(2)
3.3
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation establishing Series A Preferred Stock
(3)
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
*
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
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32.1
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
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32.2
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
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101
Interactive data files: (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited), (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.**
 

*
Filed herewith.
**
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

(1)
Incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 12, 2009.
   
(2)
Incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2004.
   
(3)
Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 7, 2009.
   
   

 
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SIGNATURES

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


                                                            NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES, INC.

Date: November 9, 2011
BY:          /s/ David M. Bradley
 
David M. Bradley, Chairman, President & CEO

Date: November 9, 2011
BY:          /s/ Jane M. Funk                                
 
Jane M. Funk, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
 
 
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