10-Q 1 nrim2017-10q1.htm 10-Q Document


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ    Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017
o    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 000-33501
NORTHRIM BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Alaska
 
92-0175752
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3111 C Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code) 

(907) 562-0062

(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.   
ý Yes  ¨ 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). 
ý Yes  ¨ 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:  
Large Accelerated Filer ¨  Accelerated Filer ý    Non-accelerated Filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company ¨ Emerging Growth Company ¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).      
¨ Yes  ý No
The number of shares of the issuer’s Common Stock, par value $1 per share, outstanding at May 9, 2017 was 6,910,679.






TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Part  I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
 
 
Part II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, accompanying notes and other relevant information included in Northrim BanCorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NORTHRIM BANCORP, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks

$36,729

 

$34,485

Interest bearing deposits in other banks
44,203

 
16,066

 
 
 
 
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
324,138

 
331,219

Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost
899

 
899

Total portfolio investments
325,037

 
332,118

 
 
 
 
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock
1,993

 
1,965

 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
28,028

 
43,596

 
 
 
 
Loans
960,832

 
975,015

Allowance for loan losses
(19,893
)
 
(19,697
)
Net loans
940,939

 
955,318

Purchased receivables, net
14,485

 
20,491

Other real estate owned, net
5,802

 
6,574

Premises and equipment, net
39,682

 
39,318

Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value
5,325

 
4,157

Goodwill
15,017

 
15,017

Other intangible assets, net
1,281

 
1,307

Other assets
54,059

 
56,128

Total assets

$1,512,580

 

$1,526,540

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
Demand

$421,867

 

$449,206

Interest-bearing demand
194,414

 
201,349

Savings
252,218

 
241,088

Money market
244,881

 
244,295

Certificates of deposit less than $250,000
85,139

 
86,053

Certificates of deposit $250,000 and greater
48,554

 
45,662

Total deposits
1,247,073

 
1,267,653

Securities sold under repurchase agreements
31,783

 
27,607

Borrowings
4,326

 
4,338

Junior subordinated debentures
18,558

 
18,558

Other liabilities
21,388

 
21,672

Total liabilities
1,323,128

 
1,339,828

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $1 par value, 2,500,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding

 

Common stock, $1 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 6,909,865 and 6,897,890 shares
issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016
6,910

 
6,898

Additional paid-in capital
62,936

 
62,952

Retained earnings
119,509

 
117,141

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(31
)
 
(397
)
Total Northrim BanCorp shareholders' equity
189,324

 
186,594

Noncontrolling interest
128

 
118

Total shareholders' equity
189,452

 
186,712

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$1,512,580

 

$1,526,540

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NORTHRIM BANCORP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
2017
 
2016
Interest Income
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans and loans held for sale

$13,238

 

$13,778

Interest on investment securities available for sale
1,164

 
980

Interest on investment securities held to maturity
15

 
13

Interest on deposits in other banks
48

 
47

Total Interest Income
14,465

 
14,818

Interest Expense
 
 
 
Interest expense on deposits
445

 
471

Interest expense on securities sold under agreements to repurchase
8

 
7

Interest expense on borrowings
38

 
44

Interest expense on junior subordinated debentures
141

 
122

Total Interest Expense
632

 
644

Net Interest Income
13,833

 
14,174

Provision for loan losses
400

 
703

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
13,433

 
13,471

Other Operating Income
 
 
 
Mortgage banking income
5,450

 
5,696

Employee benefit plan income
936

 
964

Bankcard fees
572

 
633

Purchased receivable income
689

 
534

Service charges on deposit accounts
439

 
499

Gain (loss) on sale of securities, net
14

 
(23
)
Other income
796

 
802

Total Other Operating Income
8,896

 
9,105

Other Operating Expense
 
 
 
Salaries and other personnel expense
10,842

 
11,251

Occupancy expense
1,621

 
1,608

Data processing expense
1,238

 
1,150

Professional and outside services
622

 
641

Marketing expense
510

 
738

Insurance expense
253

 
315

OREO (income) expense, net rental income and gains on sale
177

 
(26
)
Compensation expense - RML acquisition payments
174

 
130

Intangible asset amortization expense
26

 
35

Other operating expense
1,143

 
1,529

Total Other Operating Expense
16,606

 
17,371

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
5,723

 
5,205

Provision for income taxes
1,801

 
1,699

Net Income
3,922

 
3,506

Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
97

 
130

Net Income Attributable to Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

$3,825

 

$3,376

Earnings Per Share, Basic

$0.55

 

$0.49

Earnings Per Share, Diluted

$0.55

 

$0.48

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic
6,909,780

 
6,877,140

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted
6,993,726

 
6,964,707

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NORTHRIM BANCORP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
2010
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)
2017
2016
Net income

$3,922


$3,506

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
 
 
   Securities available for sale:
 
 
         Unrealized gains arising during the period

$597


$1,326

         Reclassification of net (gains) losses included in net income (net of tax
 
 
          (benefit) expense of $6 and ($9) for the first quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively)
(8
)
14

         Income tax benefit related to unrealized gains and losses
(223
)
(470
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
366

870

Comprehensive income
4,288

4,376

  Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
97

130

      Comprehensive income attributable to Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

$4,191


$4,246

 
See notes to consolidated financial statements


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NORTHRIM BANCORP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
 
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
 Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Non-controlling Interest
 
 Total
 
Number of Shares
 
Par Value
 
 
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of January 1, 2016
6,877

 

$6,877

 

$62,420

 

$108,150

 

($412
)
 

$179

 

$177,214

Cash dividend declared

 

 

 
(5,420
)
 

 

 
(5,420
)
Stock-based compensation expense

 

 
778

 

 

 

 
778

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net
21

 
21

 
(183
)
 

 

 

 
(162
)
Write-off of deferred tax assets in excess of tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

 

 
(63
)
 

 

 

 
(63
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

 
(640
)
 
(640
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

 

 

 
15

 

 
15

Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

 
579

 
579

Net income attributable to Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

 

 

 
14,411

 

 

 
14,411

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016
6,898

 

$6,898

 

$62,952

 

$117,141

 

($397
)
 

$118

 

$186,712

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividend declared






(1,457
)





(1,457
)
Stock-based compensation expense




128








128

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net
12


12


(144
)







(132
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest










(87
)

(87
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax








366




366

Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest










97


97

Net income attributable to Northrim BanCorp, Inc.






3,825






3,825

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
6,910



$6,910



$62,936



$119,509



($31
)


$128



$189,452

 
See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NORTHRIM BANCORP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)
2017
 
2016
Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income

$3,922

 

$3,506

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
 

 
 

(Gain) loss on sale of securities, net
(14
)
 
23

Gain on sale of premises and equipment
(80
)
 

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
644

 
585

Amortization of software
32

 
42

Intangible asset amortization
26

 
35

Amortization of investment security premium, net of discount accretion
60

 
7

Deferred tax liability
398

 
1,019

Stock-based compensation
128

 
161

Deferral of loan fees and costs, net
(41
)
 
(361
)
Provision for loan losses
400

 
703

Reserve (recovery) for purchased receivables
12

 
(12
)
Gain on sale of loans
(3,721
)
 
(4,777
)
Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale
134,347

 
149,473

Origination of loans held for sale
(115,058
)
 
(133,050
)
Gain on sale of other real estate owned
(41
)
 
(60
)
Impairment on other real estate owned
166

 

Net changes in assets and liabilities:
 

 
 
Increase in accrued interest receivable
(273
)
 
(260
)
Decrease in other assets
530

 
101

Decrease in other liabilities
(428
)
 
(8,795
)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
21,009

 
8,340

Investing Activities:
 

 
 

Investment in securities:
 

 
 
Purchases of investment securities available for sale
(11,283
)
 
(16,993
)
Purchases of FHLB stock
(1,318
)
 
(60
)
Proceeds from sales/calls/maturities of securities available for sale
18,898

 
13,064

Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock
1,290

 
1

Decrease in purchased receivables, net
5,994

 
1,631

Decrease in loans, net
14,020

 
9,959

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
647

 
411

Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
34

 

Purchases of premises and equipment
(962
)
 
(716
)
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
27,320

 
7,297

Financing Activities:
 

 
 
(Decrease) increase in deposits
(20,580
)
 
6,175

Increase (decrease) in securities sold under repurchase agreements
4,176

 
(5,474
)
 (Decrease) increase in borrowings
(12
)
 
5,607

Distributions to noncontrolling interest
(87
)
 
(36
)
Cash dividends paid
(1,445
)
 
(1,307
)
Net Cash (Used) Provided by Financing Activities
(17,948
)
 
4,965

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
30,381

 
20,602

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
50,551

 
58,673

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

$80,932

 

$79,275

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Supplemental Information:
 

 
 
Income taxes paid

$—

 

$2

Interest paid

$596

 

$607

Cash dividends declared but not paid

$12

 

$10

 
See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and corresponding footnotes have been prepared by Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (the “Company”) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and with instructions to Form 10-Q under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The year-end Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from the Company's audited financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. The Company owns a 100% interest in Residential Mortgage Holding Company, LLC ("RML"), the parent company of Residential Mortgage, LLC ("Residential Mortgage") and a 50.1% interest in Northrim Benefits Group, LLC ("NBG") and consolidates their balance sheets and income statements into its financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Certain immaterial reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to maintain consistency with the current year with no impact on net income or total shareholders’ equity. The Company determined that it operates in two primary operating segments: Community Banking and Home Mortgage Lending. The Company has evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure. Operating results for the interim period ended March 31, 2017, are not necessarily indicative of the results anticipated for the year ending December 31, 2017. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Company’s significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: identify the contract(s) with a customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company’s financial statements for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, and the Company should apply the amendments retrospectively. The Company has determined that interest income is out of the scope of this new guidance, but is reviewing its other revenue sources for impact from this new guidance. While the assessment is not complete, the Company does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 increases transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about lease arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the Company’s financial statements for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018, and must be applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating how the adoption of this standard will impact the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations. The Company is reviewing its existing lease portfolio to determine the impact of the new accounting guidance on the financial statements, as well as the impact to regulatory capital and risk-weighted assets. The Company does not expect the new accounting guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 requires a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) that is measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset or assets to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The income statement reflects the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. An entity must use judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in its circumstances. The allowance for credit losses for purchased financial assets with a more-than insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination ("PCD assets") that are measured at amortized cost

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basis is determined in a similar manner to other financial assets measured at amortized cost basis; however, the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price rather than being reported as a credit loss expense. Only subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as a credit loss expense for these assets. Interest income for PCD assets should be recognized based on the effective interest rate, excluding the discount embedded in the purchase price that is attributable to the acquirer’s assessment of credit losses at acquisition. ASU 2016-13 requires credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. Available-for-sale accounting recognizes that value may be realized either through collection of contractual cash flows or through sale of the security. Therefore, the amendments limit the amount of the allowance for credit losses to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost because the classification as available for sale is premised on an investment strategy that recognizes that the investment could be sold at fair value, if cash collection would result in the realization of an amount less than fair value. The allowance for credit losses for purchased available-for-sale securities with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination is determined in a similar manner to other available-for-sale debt securities; however, the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price rather than reported as a credit loss expense. Only subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded in credit loss expense. Interest income should be recognized based on the effective interest rate, excluding the discount embedded in the purchase price. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company’s financial statements for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2019, and must be applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations. The Company has formed an implementation team and is in the process of reviewing different software systems which will assist the Company with the various calculations, modeling, and other changes anticipated in order to comply with the standard. An estimate of the impact of this standard on the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations has not yet been determined, however, the impact on the Company's management of our processes for determining and disclosing estimated credit losses is expected to be significant.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. ASU 2017-04 is effective for the Company’s financial statements for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2019, and must be applied on a prospective basis. The Company does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (“ASU 2017-08”). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium by shortening the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. Under the current guidance, entities generally amortize the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. ASU 2017-08 is effective for the Company’s financial statements for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018, and should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings. The Company does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

2. Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company is required to maintain a $500,000 minimum average daily balance with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco ("Federal Reserve Bank") for purposes of settling financial transactions and charges for Federal Reserve Bank services. The Company is also required to maintain cash balances or deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank sufficient to meet its statutory reserve requirements.
The Company is required to maintain a $500,000 balance with a correspondent bank for outsourced servicing of ATMs.

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3. Investment Securities
The carrying values and estimated fair values of investment securities at the periods indicated are presented below:
(In Thousands)
Amortized Cost

Gross Unrealized Gains

Gross Unrealized Losses

Fair Value
March 31, 2017
 


 


 


 

Securities available for sale
 


 


 


 

U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entities

$261,283



$142



$790



$260,635

Municipal securities
18,001


95


28


18,068

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
1






1

Corporate bonds
39,442


414




39,856

Preferred stock
5,421


162


5


5,578

Total securities available for sale

$324,148



$813



$823



$324,138

Securities held to maturity
 


 


 


 

Municipal securities

$899



$15



$—



$914

Total securities held to maturity

$899



$15



$—



$914

December 31, 2016
 


 


 


 

Securities available for sale
 


 


 


 

U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entities

$264,267



$150



$1,056



$263,361

Municipal securities
18,184


26


53


18,157

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
2






2

Corporate bonds
44,437


295




44,732

Preferred stock
4,922


49


4


4,967

Total securities available for sale

$331,812



$520



$1,113



$331,219

Securities held to maturity
 


 


 


 

Municipal securities

$899



$23



$—



$922

Total securities held to maturity

$899



$23



$—



$922



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Gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were as follows:

 
Less Than 12 Months
More Than 12 Months
Total
(In Thousands)
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
March 31, 2017:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities Available for Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
     U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entities

$172,627


$784


$489


$6


$173,116


$790

     Municipal Securities
4,234

9

1,784

19

6,018

28

     Preferred Stock


1,036

5

1,036

5

          Total

$176,861


$793


$3,309


$30


$180,170


$823

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities Available for Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
     U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entities

$180,638


$1,051


$489


$5


$181,127


$1,056

     Municipal Securities
11,533

33

1,786

20

13,319

53

     Preferred Stock


1,038

4

1,038

4

          Total

$192,171


$1,084


$3,313


$29


$195,484


$1,113


The unrealized losses on investments in U.S. treasury and government sponsored entities, preferred stock, and municipal securities in both periods were caused by changes in interest rates. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, there were twenty-six and thirty-four available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses that have been in a loss position for less than twelve months. There were four securities as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 that have been in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months.  The contractual terms of the investments in a loss position do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment. Because it is more likely than not that the Company will hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $51.2 million and $50.9 million in securities were pledged for deposits and borrowings.


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The amortized cost and estimated fair values of debt securities at March 31, 2017, are distributed by contractual maturity as shown below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Although preferred stock has no stated maturity, it is aggregated in the calculation of weighted average yields presented below in the category of investments that mature in ten years or more.
(In  Thousands)
Amortized Cost

Fair Value

Weighted Average Yield
US Treasury and government sponsored entities
 

 

 
Within 1 year

$37,002



$36,997


0.97
%
1-5 years
224,281


223,638


6.57
%
Total

$261,283



$260,635


5.78
%
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
 

 

 
1-5 years

$1



$1


5.06
%
Total

$1



$1


5.06
%
Corporate bonds
 

 

 
Within 1 year

$4,801



$4,807


1.40
%
1-5 years
26,206


26,443


1.88
%
5-10 years
8,435


8,606


2.32
%
Total

$39,442



$39,856


1.92
%
Preferred stock
 

 

 
Over 10 years

$5,421



$5,578


6.37
%
Total

$5,421



$5,578


6.37
%
Municipal securities
 

 

 
Within 1 year

$3,421



$3,420


1.49
%
1-5 years
13,988


14,083


2.27
%
5-10 years
1,491


1,479


4.78
%
Total

$18,900



$18,982


2.33
%

The proceeds and resulting gains and losses, computed using specific identification, from sales of investment securities for the three months ending March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, are as follows: 
(In Thousands)
Proceeds

Gross Gains

Gross Losses
2017
 

 

 
Available for sale securities

$10,010



$14



$—

2016
 

 

 
Available for sale securities

$771



$—



$23

    
A summary of interest income for the three months ending March 31, 2017 and 2016, on available for sale investment securities is as follows:
(In Thousands)
2017

2016
US Treasury and government sponsored entities

$778



$679

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities


4

Other
289


222

Total taxable interest income

$1,067



$905

Municipal securities

$97



$75

Total tax-exempt interest income

$97



$75

Total

$1,164



$980



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4.  Loans and Credit Quality
The following table presents total portfolio loans by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable, based on our asset quality rating ("AQR") criteria:
(In Thousands)
Commercial

Real estate construction one-to-four family

Real estate construction other

Real estate term owner occupied

Real estate term non-owner occupied

Real estate term other

Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust

Consumer other

Total
March 31, 2017
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
AQR Pass

$243,330



$26,029



$67,975



$133,657



$354,217



$41,560



$21,292



$23,947



$912,007

AQR Special Mention
3,622






1,098


11,334




968


51


17,073

AQR Substandard
28,857






5,347


703


658


502


78


36,145

Subtotal

$275,809



$26,029



$67,975



$140,102



$366,254



$42,218



$22,762



$24,076



$965,225

Less: Unearned origination fees, net of origination costs

 

 

(4,393
)
        Total loans
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


$960,832

December 31, 2016
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
AQR Pass

$257,639



$26,061



$72,159



$135,359



$355,903



$44,733



$22,568



$25,151



$939,573

AQR Special Mention
1,950






57






501


78


2,586

AQR Substandard
18,589






16,762


698


669


520


52


37,290

Subtotal

$278,178



$26,061



$72,159



$152,178



$356,601



$45,402



$23,589



$25,281



$979,449

Less: Unearned origination fees, net of origination costs

 

 

(4,434
)
        Total loans
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


$975,015

Loans are carried at their principal amount outstanding, net of charge-offs, unamortized fees and direct loan origination costs.  Loan balances are charged-off to the allowance for loan losses ("Allowance") when management believes that collection of principal is unlikely.  Interest income on loans is accrued and recognized on the principal amount outstanding except for loans in a nonaccrual status.  All classes of loans are placed on nonaccrual and considered impaired when management believes doubt exists as to the collectability of the interest or principal.  Cash payments received on nonaccrual loans are directly applied to the principal balance.  Generally, a loan may be returned to accrual status when the delinquent principal and interest is brought current in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.  Additionally, certain ongoing performance criteria, which generally includes a performance period of six months, must be met in order for a loan to be returned to accrual status.  Loans are reported as past due when installment payments, interest payments, or maturity payments are past due based on contractual terms.

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Nonaccrual loans: Nonaccrual loans net of government guarantees totaled $12.0 million and $12.5 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Nonaccrual loans at the periods indicated, by segment, are presented below:
(In  Thousands)
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater Than
90 Days Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
March 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial

$28

 

$427

 

$5,357

 

$7,393

 

$13,205

Real estate term non-owner occupied

 

 
109

 

 
109

Real estate term other

 

 
6

 

 
6

Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust

 

 
167

 

 
167

Consumer other

 

 
26

 

 
26

Total nonperforming loans
28

 
427

 
5,665

 
7,393

 
13,513

Government guarantees on nonaccrual loans

 
(65
)
 
(1,413
)
 

 
(1,478
)
Net nonaccrual loans

$28

 

$362

 

$4,252

 

$7,393

 

$12,035

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial

$8,750

 

$—

 

$4,208

 

$542

 

$13,500

Real estate term owner occupied

 

 

 
29

 
29

Real estate term non-owner occupied

 

 

 
197

 
197

Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust

 

 
167

 

 
167

Total nonperforming loans
8,750

 

 
4,375

 
768

 
13,893

Government guarantees on nonaccrual loans

 

 
(1,413
)
 

 
(1,413
)
Net nonaccrual loans

$8,750

 

$—

 

$2,962

 

$768

 

$12,480




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Past Due Loans: Past due loans and nonaccrual loans at the periods indicated are presented below by segment:
(In Thousands)
30-59 Days
Past Due
Still
Accruing

60-89 Days
Past Due
Still
Accruing

Greater Than
90 Days
Still
Accruing

Total Past
Due
 
Nonaccrual

Current

Total
March 31, 2017
 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
Commercial

$442

 

$7

 

$393

 

$842

 

$13,205

 

$261,762

 

$275,809

Real estate construction one-to-four family

 

 

 

 

 
26,029

 
26,029

Real estate construction other

 

 

 

 

 
67,975

 
67,975

Real estate term owner occupied
249

 

 

 
249

 

 
139,853

 
140,102

Real estate term non-owner occupied

 

 

 

 
109

 
366,145

 
366,254

Real estate term other

 

 

 

 
6

 
42,212

 
42,218

Consumer secured by 1st deed of trust
1,136

 
113

 
142

 
1,391

 
167

 
21,204

 
22,762

Consumer other
91

 

 
52

 
143

 
26

 
23,907

 
24,076

Subtotal

$1,918

 

$120

 

$587

 

$2,625

 

$13,513

 

$949,087

 

$965,225

 

 

 
 

 


(4,393
)
     Total
 


 


 


 

 
 


 



$960,832

December 31, 2016
 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
Commercial

$—

 

$141

 

$404

 

$545

 

$13,500

 

$264,133

 

$278,178

Real estate construction one-to-four family

 

 

 

 

 
26,061

 
26,061

Real estate construction other

 

 

 

 

 
72,159

 
72,159

Real estate term owner occupied
887

 

 

 
887

 
29

 
151,262

 
152,178

Real estate term non-owner occupied

 

 

 

 
197

 
356,404

 
356,601

Real estate term other

 

 

 

 

 
45,402

 
45,402

Consumer secured by 1st deed of trust
390

 
518

 

 
908

 
167

 
22,514

 
23,589

Consumer other
171

 
80

 
52

 
303

 

 
24,978

 
25,281

Subtotal

$1,448

 

$739

 

$456

 

$2,643

 

$13,893

 

$962,913

 

$979,449

 

 

 
 

 


(4,434
)
     Total
 


 


 


 

 
 


 



$975,015


Impaired Loans: The Company considers a loan to be impaired when it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Once a loan is determined to be impaired, the impairment is measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, except that if the loan is collateral dependent, the impairment is measured by using the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Nonperforming loans greater than $50,000 are individually evaluated for impairment based upon the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources, and payment record, and the prospects for support from any financially responsible guarantors.

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At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the recorded investment in loans that are considered to be impaired was $37.3 million and $38.7 million, respectively.  The following table presents information about impaired loans by class as of the periods indicated:
(In Thousands)
Recorded Investment

Unpaid Principal Balance

Related Allowance
March 31, 2017
 

 

 
With no related allowance recorded
 

 

 
Commercial - AQR special mention

$51



$51



$—

Commercial - AQR substandard
17,478


18,158



Real estate term owner occupied- AQR pass
249


249



Real estate term owner occupied- AQR substandard
5,311


5,311



Real estate term non-owner occupied- AQR pass
377


377



Real estate term non-owner occupied- AQR substandard
698


698



Real estate term other - AQR pass
614


614



Real estate term other - AQR substandard
658


658



Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR special mention
141


141



Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR substandard
455


471



Consumer other - AQR substandard
52


52



          Subtotal

$26,084



$26,780



$—

With an allowance recorded
 

 

 
Commercial - AQR substandard

$11,234



$11,234



$994

  Subtotal

$11,234



$11,234



$994

Total
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - AQR special mention

$51



$51



$—

Commercial - AQR substandard
28,712


29,392


994

Real estate term owner-occupied - AQR pass
249


249



Real estate term owner-occupied - AQR substandard
5,311


5,311



Real estate term non-owner occupied - AQR pass
377


377



Real estate term non-owner occupied - AQR substandard
698


698



Real estate term other - AQR pass
614


614



Real estate term other - AQR substandard
658


658



Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR special mention
141


141



Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR substandard
455


471



Consumer other - AQR substandard
52


52



  Total

$37,318



$38,014



$994


17



(In Thousands)
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Related Allowance
December 31, 2016
 

 

 
With no related allowance recorded
 

 

 
Commercial - AQR special mention

$223



$223



$—

Commercial - AQR substandard
9,213


9,893



Real estate term owner occupied - AQR pass
252


252



Real estate term owner occupied - AQR substandard
16,694


16,694



Real estate term non-owner occupied - AQR pass
391

 
391

 

Real estate term non-owner occupied - AQR substandard
693


693



Real estate term other - AQR pass
633


633



Real estate term other - AQR substandard
669


669



Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR pass
143


143



Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR substandard
472


488



Consumer other - AQR substandard
52


52



  Subtotal

$29,435



$30,131



$—

With an allowance recorded
 

 

 
Commercial - AQR substandard

$9,221



$9,221



$614

         Subtotal

$9,221



$9,221



$614

Total
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - AQR special mention

$223



$223



$—

Commercial - AQR substandard
18,434


19,114


614

Real estate term owner occupied - AQR pass
252


252



Real estate term owner occupied - AQR substandard
16,694


16,694



Real estate term non-owner occupied - AQR pass
391

 
391

 

Real estate term non-owner occupied - AQR substandard
693


693



Real estate term other - AQR pass
633


633



Real estate term other - AQR special mention
669


669



Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR pass
143


143



Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR substandard
472


488



Consumer other - AQR substandard
52


52



  Total

$38,656



$39,352



$614


The unpaid principal balance included in the tables above represents the recorded investment at the dates indicated, plus amounts charged off for book purposes. 

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The following tables summarize our average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the three month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017

2016
(In Thousands)
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded







     Commercial - AQR special mention

$52



$1



$155



$3

     Commercial - AQR substandard
17,544


76


16,589


197

     Real estate construction one-to-four family - AQR substandard

 

 
3,972

 

     Real estate construction other - AQR substandard




1,912



     Real estate term owner occupied- AQR pass
250


5


749


14

     Real estate term owner occupied- AQR substandard
5,325


84


16,401


236

     Real estate term non-owner occupied- AQR pass
384


14


470


19

     Real estate term non-owner occupied- AQR substandard
696


20


237



     Real estate term other - AQR pass
624


11


543


12

     Real estate term other - AQR special mention




90


2

     Real estate term other - AQR substandard
663


11





     Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR pass




76


1

     Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR special mention
142


3





     Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR substandard
455


3


467


3

     Consumer other - AQR substandard
52


1





         Subtotal

$26,187



$229



$41,661



$487

With an allowance recorded







     Commercial - AQR substandard

$11,285



$—



$594



$—

         Subtotal

$11,285



$—



$594



$—

Total





 

     Commercial - AQR special mention

$52



$1



$155

 

$3

     Commercial - AQR substandard
28,829


76


17,183

 
197

     Real estate construction one-to-four family - AQR substandard




3,972

 

     Real estate construction other - AQR substandard




1,912

 

     Real estate term owner-occupied - AQR pass
250


5


749

 
14

     Real estate term owner-occupied - AQR substandard
5,325


84


16,401

 
236

     Real estate term non-owner occupied - AQR pass
384


14


470

 
19

     Real estate term non-owner occupied - AQR substandard
696


20


237

 

     Real estate term other - AQR pass
624


11


543

 
12

     Real estate term other - AQR special mention




90

 
2

     Real estate term other - AQR substandard
663


11



 

     Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR pass




76

 
1

     Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR special mention
142


3



 

     Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust - AQR substandard
455


3


467

 
3

     Consumer other - AQR substandard
52


1



 

         Total Impaired Loans

$37,472



$229



$42,255

 

$487

    

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Purchased Credit Impaired Loans: The Company acquired 18 purchased credit impaired loans in connection with its acquisition of Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. on April 1, 2014 subject to the requirements of FASB ASC 310-30 Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. This group of loans consists primarily of commercial and commercial real estate loans, and unlike a pool of consumer mortgages, it is not practicable for the Company to analyze the accretable yield of these loans. As such, the Company has elected the cost recovery method of income recognition for these loans, and thus no accretable yield has been identified for these loans. At the acquisition date, April 1, 2014, the fair value of this group of loans was $3.9 million. The carrying value of these loans as of March 31, 2017 is $1.1 million.
Troubled Debt Restructurings: Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) totaled $16.2 million and $16.2 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  A TDR is a loan to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty that has been modified from its original terms and conditions in such a way that the Company is granting the borrower a concession that it would not grant otherwise.  The Company has granted a variety of concessions to borrowers in the form of loan modifications.  The modifications granted can generally be described in the following categories:
Rate Modification:  A modification in which the interest rate is changed.
Term Modification:  A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments, or frequency of payments is changed.
Payment Modification:  A modification in which the dollar amount of the payment is changed, or in which a loan is converted to interest only payments for a period of time is included in this category.
Combination Modification:  Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above. 
AQR pass graded loans included above in the impaired loan data are loans classified as TDRs. By definition, TDRs are considered impaired loans. All of the Company's TDRs are included in impaired loans.
The following table presents the breakout between newly restructured loans that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and restructured loans that occurred prior to 2017 that are still included in portfolio loans:
 
Accrual Status
 
Nonaccrual Status
 
Total Modifications
(In Thousands)
 
 
New Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - AQR substandard

$210

 

$—

 

$210

Subtotal

$210

 

$—

 

$210

Existing Troubled Debt Restructurings

$6,080

 

$9,917

 

$15,997

Total

$6,290

 

$9,917

 

$16,207

The following table presents newly restructured loans that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017, by concession (terms modified):
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
Number of Contracts
 
Rate Modification
 
Term Modification
 
Payment Modification
 
Combination Modification
 
Total Modifications
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - AQR substandard
1
 

$—

 

$—

 

$210

 

$—

 

$210

Total
1
 

$—

 

$—

 

$210

 

$—

 

$210

Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - AQR substandard
1
 

$—

 

$—

 

$210

 

$—

 

$210

Total
1
 

$—

 

$—

 

$210

 

$—

 

$210

The Company had no commitments to extend additional credit to borrowers whose terms have been modified in TDRs. There were no charge offs in the three months ended March 31, 2017 on loans that were later classified as TDRs.

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All TDRs are also classified as impaired loans and are included in the loans individually evaluated for impairment in the calculation of the Allowance. There were three TDRs with specific impairment at March 31, 2017 and four TDRs with specific impairment at December 31, 2016, respectively.
     The Company had no TDRs that subsequently defaulted within the first twelve months of restructure, during the periods ending March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

5.  Allowance for Loan Losses
The following tables detail activity in the Allowance for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Commercial
Real estate construction one-to-four family
Real estate construction other
Real estate term owner occupied
Real estate term non-owner occupied
Real estate term other
Consumer secured by 1st deed of trust
Consumer other
Unallocated
Total
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Balance, beginning of period

$5,535


$550


$1,465


$2,358


$6,853


$819


$313


$408


$1,396


$19,697

Charge-Offs
(262
)






(17
)

(279
)
Recoveries
73







2


75

Provision (benefit)
355

(1
)
(82
)
14

354

(45
)
(2
)
(2
)
(191
)
400

Balance, end of period

$5,701


$549


$1,383


$2,372


$7,207


$774


$311


$391


$1,205


$19,893

Balance, end of period:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for impairment

$994


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$994

Balance, end of period:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for impairment

$4,707


$549


$1,383


$2,372


$7,207


$774


$311


$391


$1,205


$18,899

2016
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

$5,906


$854


$1,439


$1,657


$5,515


$628


$264


$397


$1,493


$18,153

Charge-Offs
(733
)






(1
)

(734
)
Recoveries
58







3


61

Provision (benefit)
518

(94
)
182

82

(17
)
10


(3
)
25

703

Balance, end of period

$5,749


$760


$1,621


$1,739


$5,498


$638


$264


$396


$1,518


$18,183

Balance, end of period:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for impairment

$119


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$119

Balance, end of period:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for impairment

$5,630


$760


$1,621


$1,739


$5,498


$638


$264


$396


$1,518


$18,064



    

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The following is a detail of the recorded investment in the loan portfolio, segregated by amounts evaluated individually or collectively in the Allowance at the periods indicated:
(In Thousands)
Commercial

Real estate construction one-to-four family

Real estate construction other

Real estate term owner occupied

Real estate term non-owner occupied

Real estate term other

Consumer secured by 1st deed of trust

Consumer other

Total
March 31, 2017
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Balance, end of period

$275,809



$26,029



$67,975



$140,102



$366,254



$42,218



$22,762



$24,076



$965,225

Balance, end of period:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Individually evaluated
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
for impairment

$28,763



$—



$—



$5,560



$1,075



$1,272



$596



$52



$37,318

Balance, end of period:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Collectively evaluated
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
for impairment

$247,046



$26,029



$67,975



$134,542



$365,179



$40,946



$22,166



$24,024



$927,907

December 31, 2016
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Balance, end of period

$278,178



$26,061



$72,159



$152,178



$356,601



$45,402



$23,589



$25,281



$979,449

Balance, end of period:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Individually evaluated
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
for impairment

$18,657



$—



$—



$16,946



$1,084



$1,302



$615



$52



$38,656

Balance, end of period:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Collectively evaluated
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
for impairment

$259,521



$26,061



$72,159



$135,232



$355,517



$44,100



$22,974



$25,229



$940,793

    
The following represents the balance of the Allowance for the periods indicated segregated by segment and class:
(In Thousands)
Commercial
Real estate construction 1-4 family
Real estate construction other
Real estate term owner occupied
Real estate term non-owner occupied
Real estate term other
Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust
Consumer other
Unallocated
Total
March 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AQR Substandard

$994


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$994

Collectively: evaluated for impairment:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
AQR Pass
4,575

549

1,383

2,341

6,823

774

298

389


17,132

AQR Special Mention
130



31

384


13

2


560

AQR Substandard
2









2

Unallocated








1,205

1,205

 

$5,701


$549


$1,383


$2,372


$7,207


$774


$311


$391


$1,205


$19,893

December 31, 2016
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually evaluated for impairment:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AQR Substandard

$614


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$—


$614

Collectively: evaluated for impairment:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AQR Pass
4,867

550

1,465

2,358

6,853

819

310

406


17,628

AQR Special Mention
51






3

2


56

AQR Substandard
3









3

Unallocated








1,396

1,396

 

$5,535


$550


$1,465


$2,358


$6,853


$819


$313


$408


$1,396


$19,697



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6. Purchased Receivables
Purchased receivables are carried at their principal amount outstanding, net of a reserve for anticipated losses that have not yet been identified, and have a maturity of less than one year.  Purchased receivable balances are charged against this reserve when management believes that collection of principal is unlikely.  Management evaluates the adequacy of the reserve for purchased receivable losses based on historical loss experience by class of receivable and its assessment of current economic conditions.  As of March 31, 2017, the Company has one class of purchased receivables.  There were no purchased receivables past due at March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016, respectively, and there were no restructured purchased receivables at March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016.
Income on purchased receivables is accrued and recognized on the principal amount outstanding using an effective interest method except when management believes doubt exists as to the collectability of the income or principal.  As of March 31, 2017, the Company is accruing income on all purchased receivable balances outstanding.
The following table summarizes the components of net purchased receivables for the periods indicated:
(In Thousands)
March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
Purchased receivables

$14,668


$20,662

Reserve for purchased receivable losses
(183
)
(171
)
Total

$14,485


$20,491


The following table sets forth information regarding changes in the purchased receivable reserve for the three month periods ending March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively: 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)
2017
2016
Balance at beginning of period

$171


$181

Charge-offs


Recoveries


     Charge-offs net of recoveries


Reserve for (recovery from) purchased receivables
12

(12
)
Balance at end of period

$183


$169


The Company did not record any charge-offs in the first three months of 2017 and 2016, respectively.

7.  Derivatives
The Company enters into commercial loan interest rate swap agreements with commercial banking customers which are offset with a corresponding swap agreement with a third party financial institution ("counterparty"). The Company has agreements with its counterparties that contain provisions that provide that if the Company fails to maintain its status as a well-capitalized institution, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and the Company would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements. These agreements also require that the Company and the counterparty collateralize any fair value shortfalls that exceed $250,000 with eligible collateral, which includes cash and securities backed with the full faith and credit of the federal government. Similarly, the Company could be required to settle its obligations under the agreement if specific regulatory events occur, such as if the Company were issued a prompt corrective action directive or a cease and desist order, or if certain regulatory ratios fall below specified levels. The Company pledged $301,000 in available for sale securities to collateralize fair value shortfalls on interest rate swap agreements as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
The Company had interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $18.3 million and $18.9 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. At March 31, 2017, the notional amount of interest rate swaps is made up of two variable to fixed rate swaps to commercial loan customers totaling $9.2 million, and two fixed to variable rate swaps with a counterparty totaling $9.2 million. Changes in fair value from these four interest rate swaps offset each other in the first three months of 2017. The Company recognized $16,000 in fee income related to interest rate swaps in the three month period ending

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March 31, 2017 and did not recognize any fee income in the three month period ending March 31, 2016, respectively. Interest rate swap income is recorded in other income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Company also uses derivatives to hedge the risk of changes in the fair values of interest rate lock commitments. The Company enters into commitments to originate residential mortgage loans at specific rates; the value of these commitments are detailed in the table below as "interest rate lock commitments". The Company also hedges the interest rate risk associated with its residential mortgage loan commitments, which are referred to as "retail interest rate contracts" in the table below. Market risk with respect to commitments to originate loans arises from changes in the value of contractual positions due to changes in interest rates. RML had commitments to originate mortgage loans held for sale totaling $67.6 million and $62.4 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Changes in the value of RML's interest rate derivatives are recorded in the mortgage banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following table presents the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
(In Thousands)
Asset Derivatives


 
March 31, 2017

 
December 31, 2016

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value


Fair Value


 


 

Commercial interest rate swaps
Other assets
 

$84


 

$71

Interest rate lock commitments
Other assets
 
1,534

 
 
1,137

Total
 
 

$1,618

 
 

$1,208

(In Thousands)
Liability Derivatives


 
March 31, 2017

 
December 31, 2016

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value


Fair Value


 


 

Commercial interest rate swaps
Other liabilities
 

$84

 
 

$71

Retail interest rate contracts
Other liabilities
 
339

 
 
78

Total
 
 

$423


 

$149

The following table presents the net gains of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for the three month periods ending March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively:
(In Thousands)
Income Statement Location
March 31, 2017
March 31, 2016
Interest rate contracts
Mortgage banking income
 

($327
)
 

($692
)
Interest rate lock commitments
Mortgage banking income
 
388

 
324

Total
 
 

$61

 

($368
)
Our derivative transactions with counterparties under International Swaps and Derivative Association master agreements include "right of set-off" provisions. "Right of set-off" provisions are legally enforceable rights to offset recognized amounts and there may be an intention to settle such amounts on a net basis. We do not offset such financial instruments for financial reporting purposes.

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The following table summarizes the derivatives that have a right of offset as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively:
March 31, 2017
 
 
 
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position
(In Thousands)
Gross amounts of recognized assets and liabilities
Gross amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Net amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the Statement of Financial Position
Financial Instruments
Collateral Posted
Net Amount
Asset Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial interest rate swaps
$84

$—

$84

$—


$—


$84

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial interest rate swaps
$84

$—

$84

$—

$84

$—

Retail interest rate contracts
339


339



339

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position
(In Thousands)
Gross amounts of recognized assets and liabilities
Gross amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Net amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the Statement of Financial Position
Financial Instruments
Collateral Posted
Net Amount
Asset Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial interest rate swaps
$71

$—

$71

$—


$—


$71

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial interest rate swaps
$71

$—

$71

$—

$71

$—

Retail interest rate contracts
78


78



78

8.  Stock Incentive Plan
The Company adopted the 2014 Stock Option Plan (“2014 Plan”) following shareholder approval of the 2014 Plan at the 2014 Annual Meeting.  Subsequent to the adoption of the 2014 Plan, no additional grants may be issued under the prior plans.  The 2014 Plan provides for grants of up to 350,000 shares of common stock.
Stock Options:  Under the 2014 Plan and previous plans, certain key employees have been granted the option to purchase set amounts of common stock at the market price on the day the option was granted.  Optionees, at their own discretion, may cover the cost of exercise through the exchange at the then fair value of already owned shares of the Company’s stock.  Options are granted for a 10-year period and vest on a pro-rata basis over the initial three years from grant.
The Company measures the fair value of each stock option at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For the quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $32,000 and $35,000, respectively, in stock option compensation expense as a component of salaries and other personnel expense.
The Company allows stock options to be exercised through cash or cashless transactions. Cashless stock option exercises require a portion of the options exercised to be net settled in satisfaction of the exercise price and applicable tax withholding requirements. The Company issued 11,975 shares from the exercise of stock options for the three month period ended March 31, 2017. The Company received zero cash for stock option exercises in the three months ended March 31, 2017. In the three months ended March 31, 2017 the Company net settled $800,000 for cashless stock option exercises. The Company withheld $932,000

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to pay for stock option exercises or income taxes that resulted from the exercise of stock options in the three months ended March 31, 2017.
There were no exercises of stock options in the three months ended March 31, 2016.
There were no stock options granted in the first three months of 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Restricted Stock Units:  The Company grants restricted stock units to certain key employees periodically.  Recipients of restricted stock units do not pay any cash consideration to the Company for the shares and receive all dividends with respect to such shares when the shares vest. Restricted stock units cliff vest at the end of a three-year time period. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $96,000 and $126,000, respectively, in restricted stock unit compensation expense as a component of salaries and other personnel expense.
There were no restricted stock units granted in the first three months of 2017 and 2016, respectively.

9.  Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
The Company groups its assets and liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:
Level 1:  Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange.  Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:  Valuation is based upon quoted market prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
Level 3:  Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market.  These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s estimation of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value disclosures.  All financial instruments are held for other than trading purposes.
Cash and cash equivalents: Due to the short term nature of these instruments, the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets represent their fair values.
Investment securities: Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.  Investments in Federal Home Loan Bank stock are recorded at cost, which also represents fair value.
Loans held for sale:  Due to the short term nature of these instruments, the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets represent their fair values.
Loans:  Fair values were generally determined by discounting both principal and interest cash flows on pools of loans expected to be collected using a discount rate for similar instruments with adjustments that the Company believes a market participant would consider in determining fair value. The Company estimates the cash flows expected to be collected using internal credit risk, interest rate and prepayment risk models that incorporate the Corporation’s best estimate of current key assumptions, such as default rates, loss severity and prepayment speeds for the life of the loan. The carrying value of loans is presented net of the Allowance (see Note 5). Impaired loans are carried at fair value. Specific valuation allowances are included in the Allowance.
Purchased receivables: Fair values for purchased receivables are based on their carrying amounts due to their short duration and repricing frequency.  Generally, purchased receivables have a duration of less than one year.
Mortgage servicing rights: MSR are held at fair value on a recurring basis. These assets are classified as Level 3 as quoted prices are not available. In order to determine the fair value of MSRs, the present value of net expected future cash flows is estimated. Assumptions used include market discount rates, anticipated prepayment speeds, escrow calculations, delinquency rates, and

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ancillary fee income net of servicing costs. The model assumptions are also compared to publicly filed information from several large MSR holders, as available.
Accrued interest receivable: Due to the short term nature of these instruments, the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets represent their fair values.
Deposits: The fair value for deposits with stated maturities was determined by discounting contractual cash flows using current market rates for instruments with similar maturities. For deposits with no stated maturities, the carrying value was considered to approximate fair value and does not take into account the significant value of the cost advantage and stability of the Company's long-term relationships with depositors.
Accrued interest payable: Due to the short term nature of these instruments, the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets represent their fair values.
Securities sold under repurchase agreements: Fair values for securities sold under repurchase agreements are based on their carrying amounts due to their short duration and repricing frequency.
Borrowings: Due to the short term nature of these instruments, the carrying amount of short-term borrowings reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate the fair value.  Fair values for long-term borrowings are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies currently offered interest rates to a schedule of aggregate expected monthly payments.
Accrued liability, RML acquisition payments: The carrying value of the accrued liability for estimated acquisition payments represents management's estimate of amounts owed to the sellers that are earned, but unpaid, as of the balance sheet date. Adjustments to the liability are reported in other operating expense. Due to the short term nature of this liability, the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets represent their fair values.
Junior subordinated debentures: Fair value adjustments for junior subordinated debentures are based on discounted cash flows to maturity using current interest rates for similar financial instruments.  Management utilized a market approach to determine the appropriate discount rate for junior subordinated debentures.
Derivative instruments: The fair value of the interest rate lock commitments are estimated using quoted or published market prices for similar instruments, adjusted for factors such as pull-through rate assumptions based on historical information, where appropriate. The pull-through rate assumptions are considered Level 3 valuation inputs and are significant to the interest rate lock commitment valuation; as such, the interest rate lock commitment derivatives are classified as Level 3. Interest rate contracts are valued in a model, which uses as its basis a discounted cash flow technique incorporating credit valuation adjustments to reflect nonperformance risk in the measurement of fair value. Although the Bank has determined that the majority of inputs used to value its interest rate derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, as of March 31, 2017, the Bank has assessed the significance of the impact of these adjustments on the overall valuation of its interest rate positions and has determined that they are not significant to the overall valuation of its interest rate derivatives. As a result, the Bank has classified its interest rate derivative valuations in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Assets subject to nonrecurring adjustment to fair value: The Company is also required to measure certain assets such as equity method investments, goodwill, intangible assets, impaired loans, and other real estate owned (“OREO”) at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP.  Any nonrecurring adjustments to fair value usually result from the write down of individual assets.
The Company uses either in-house evaluations or external appraisals to estimate the fair value of OREO and impaired loans as of each reporting date.  In-house appraisals are considered Level 3 inputs and external appraisals are considered Level 2 inputs. The Company’s determination of which method to use is based upon several factors.  The Company takes into account compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines, the amount of the loan, the size of the assets, the location and type of property to be valued and how critical the timing of completion of the analysis is to the assessment of value.  Those factors are balanced with the level of internal expertise, internal experience and market information available, versus external expertise available such as qualified appraisers, brokers, auctioneers and equipment specialists.
The Company uses external sources to estimate fair value for projects that are not fully constructed as of the date of valuation.  These projects are generally valued as if complete, with an appropriate allowance for cost of completion, including contingencies developed from external sources such as vendors, engineers and contractors.  The Company believes that recording other real estate owned that is not fully constructed based on as if complete values is more appropriate than recording other real estate owned that is not fully constructed using as is values.  We concluded that as-is-complete values are appropriate for these

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types of projects based on the accounting guidance for capitalization of project costs and subsequent measurement of the value of real estate.  GAAP specifically states that estimates and cost allocations must be reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reallocated based on revised estimates.  The Company adjusts the carrying value of other real estate owned in accordance with this guidance for increases in estimated cost to complete that exceed the fair value of the real estate at the end of each reporting period.
Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit: The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.  The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligation with the counterparties at the reporting date.
Limitations: Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

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Estimated fair values as of the periods indicated are as follows:

 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
(In Thousands)
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair  Value
Financial assets:


 
 

 


 
 

Level 1 inputs:


 
 

 


 
 

     Cash, due from banks and deposits in other banks

$80,932

 

$80,932

 

$50,551

 

$50,551

     Investment securities
63,967

 
63,967

 
43,486

 
43,486

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 2 inputs:


 
 

 


 
 

     Investment securities
261,070

 
261,085

 
288,632

 
288,655

     Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock
1,993

 
1,993

 
1,965

 
1,965

     Accrued interest receivable
4,007

 
4,007

 
3,734

 
3,734

     Commercial interest rate swaps
84

 
84

 
71

 
71

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 3 inputs:


 
 

 


 
 

     Loans and loans held for sale
988,860

 
993,459

 
1,018,661

 
1,026,350

     Purchased receivables, net
14,485

 
14,485

 
20,491

 
20,491

     Interest rate lock commitments
1,534

 
1,534

 
1,137

 
1,137

     Mortgage servicing rights
5,325

 
5,325

 
4,157

 
4,157

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:


 
 

 


 
 

Level 2 inputs:


 
 

 


 
 

     Deposits

$1,247,073

 

$1,246,215

 

$1,267,653

 

$1,266,995

     Securities sold under repurchase agreements
31,783

 
31,783

 
27,607

 
27,607

     Borrowings
4,326

 
4,237

 
4,338

 
4,186

     Accrued interest payable
100

 
100

 
64

 
64

     Commercial interest rate swaps
84

 
84

 
71

 
71

     Retail interest rate contracts
339

 
339

 
78

 
78

Level 3 inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Accrued liability, RML acquisition payments
360

 
360

 
186

 
4,500

     Junior subordinated debentures
18,558

 
18,795

 
18,558

 
18,398

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized financial instruments:


 
 

 


 
 

     Commitments to extend credit(1)

$242,180

 

$2,422

 

$236,624

 

$2,366

     Standby letters of credit(1)
8,875

 
89

 
9,931

 
99

(1) Carrying amounts reflect the notional amount of credit exposure under these financial instruments.


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The following table sets forth the balances as of the periods indicated of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
(In Thousands)
Total

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
March 31, 2017
 

 

 

 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Available for sale securities
 

 

 

 
    U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entities

$260,635



$30,082



$230,553



$—

    Municipal securities
18,068




18,068



    U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
1




1



    Corporate bonds
39,856


28,307


11,549



    Preferred stock
5,578


5,578





           Total available for sale securities

$324,138



$63,967



$260,171



$—

Commercial interest rate swaps

$84

 

$—

 

$84

 

$—

Interest rate lock commitments
1,534

 

 

 
1,534

Mortgage servicing rights
5,325

 

 

 
5,325

           Total other assets

$6,943



$—



$84



$6,859

Liabilities:


 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial interest rate swaps

$84

 

$—

 

$84

 

$—

Retail interest rate contracts
339

 

 
339

 

           Total other liabilities

$423

 

$—

 

$423

 

$—

December 31, 2016
 

 

 

 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available for sale securities
 

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entities

$263,361



$30,063



$233,298



$—

Municipal securities
18,157




18,157



U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
2




2



Corporate bonds
44,732


8,456


36,276



Preferred stock
4,967


4,967





           Total available for sale securities

$331,219

 

$43,486



$287,733



$—

Commercial interest rate swaps

$71

 

$—

 

$71

 

$—

Interest rate lock commitments
1,137

 

 

 
1,137

Mortgage servicing rights
4,157

 

 

 
4,157

           Total other assets

$5,365



$—



$71



$5,294

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial interest rate swaps

$71

 

$—

 

$71

 

$—

Retail interest rate contracts
78

 

 
78

 

           Total other liabilities

$149

 

$—

 

$149

 

$—


    








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The following table provides a reconciliation of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on a recurring basis during the three month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016,, respectively:

(In Thousands)
Beginning balance
Change included in earnings
Purchases and issuances
Sales and settlements
Ending balance
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to items held at end of period
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate lock commitments

$1,137


($316
)

$3,056


($2,343
)

$1,534


$1,534

Mortgage servicing rights
4,157

282

886


5,325


Total

$5,294


($34
)

$3,942


($2,343
)

$6,859


$1,534

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate lock commitments

$1,514


$188


$4,961


($4,805
)

$1,858


$1,858

Mortgage servicing rights
1,654

(112
)
692


2,234


Total

$3,168


$76


$5,653


($4,805
)

$4,092


$1,858




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As of and for the periods ending March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, except for certain assets as shown in the following table, no impairment or valuation adjustment was recognized for assets recognized at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  For loans measured for impairment, the Company classifies fair value measurements using observable inputs, such as external appraisals, as Level 2 valuations in the fair value hierarchy, and unobservable inputs, such as in-house evaluations, as Level 3 valuations in the fair value hierarchy.    
(In Thousands)
Total

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
March 31, 2017
 

 

 

 
  Loans measured for impairment

$11,234



$—



$—



$11,234

   Other real estate owned
666






666

Total

$11,900



$—



$—



$11,900

December 31, 2016
 

 

 

 
  Loans measured for impairment

$9,222



$—



$—



$9,222

  Other real estate owned
1,700






1,700

Total

$10,922



$—



$—



$10,922


The following table presents the losses resulting from nonrecurring fair value adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively:

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)
2017
 
2016
Loans measured for impairment

$380

 

($225
)
Other real estate owned
166

 

Total loss from nonrecurring measurements

$546

 

($225
)


Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
The following table provides a description of the valuation technique, unobservable input, and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company’s assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2017:

Financial Instrument
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Weighted Average Rate Range
Loans measured for impairment
In-house valuation of collateral
Discount rate
8% - 94%

 
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
7
%
Other real estate owned
Fair value of collateral
Estimated capital costs to complete improvements
25
%
Interest rate lock commitment
External pricing model
Pull through rate
91.69
%
Mortgage servicing rights
Discounted cash flow
Constant prepayment rate
9.35% - 13.24%

 
 
Discount rate
9.19% - 9.83%



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10.  Segment Information
The Company's operations are managed along two operating segments: Community Banking and Home Mortgage Lending. The Community Banking segment's principal business focus is the offering of loan and deposit products to business and consumer customers in its primary market areas. As of March 31, 2017, the Community Banking segment operated 14 branches throughout Alaska. The Home Mortgage Lending segment's principal business focus is the origination and sale of mortgage loans for 1-4 family residential properties.
Summarized financial information for the Company's reportable segments and the reconciliation to the consolidated financial results is shown in the following tables:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
(In Thousands)
Community Banking
 
Home Mortgage Lending
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income

$14,115

 

$350

 

$14,465

Interest expense
566

 
66

 
632

   Net interest income
13,549

 
284

 
13,833

Provision for loan losses
400

 

 
400

Other operating income
3,446

 
5,450

 
8,896

Compensation expense - RML acquisition payments
174

 

 
174

Other operating expense
11,613

 
4,819

 
16,432

   Income before provision for income taxes
4,808

 
915

 
5,723

Provision for income taxes
1,422

 
379

 
1,801

Net income
3,386

 
536

 
3,922

Less: net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
97

 

 
97

Net income attributable to Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

$3,289

 

$536

 

$3,825



 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
(In Thousands)
Community Banking
 
Home Mortgage Lending
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income

$14,448

 

$370

 

$14,818

Interest expense
515

 
129

 
644

   Net interest income
13,933

 
241

 
14,174

Provision for loan losses
703

 

 
703

Other operating income
3,409

 
5,696

 
9,105

Compensation expense - RML acquisition payments
130

 

 
130

Other operating expense
12,306

 
4,935

 
17,241

   Income before provision for income taxes
4,203

 
1,002

 
5,205

Provision for income taxes
1,285

 
414

 
1,699

Net income
2,918

 
588

 
3,506

Less: net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
130

 

 
130

Net income attributable to Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

$2,788

 

$588

 

$3,376






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March 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
Community Banking
 
Home Mortgage Lending
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets

$1,464,589

 

$47,991

 

$1,512,580

Loans held for sale

$—

 

$28,028

 

$28,028


December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
Community Banking
 
Home Mortgage Lending
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets

$1,459,950

 

$66,590

 

$1,526,540

Loans held for sale

$—

 

$43,596

 

$43,596



ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and the notes thereto presented elsewhere in this report and with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Except as otherwise noted, references to "we", "our", "us" or "the Company" refer to Northrim BanCorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries that are consolidated for financial reporting purposes.
Note Regarding Forward Looking-Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined for purposes of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements describe management’s expectations about future events and developments such as future operating results, growth in loans and deposits, continued success of the Company’s style of banking, and the strength of the local economy. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position, made in this report are forward-looking. We use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend” and similar expressions in part to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current plans and expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations, and those variations may be both material and adverse. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from our expectations as indicated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include: the general condition of, and changes in, the Alaska economy; our ability to maintain or expand our market share or net interest margin; our ability to maintain asset quality; our ability to implement our marketing and growth strategies; and our ability to execute our business plan. Further, actual results may be affected by competition on price and other factors with other financial institutions; customer acceptance of new products and services; the regulatory environment in which we operate; and general trends in the local, regional and national banking industry and economy. Many of these risks, as well as other risks that may have a material adverse impact on our operations and business, are identified in Part II. Item 1A Risk Factors of this report and Item 1A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as well as in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, you should be aware that these factors are not an exhaustive list, and you should not assume these are the only factors that may cause our actual results to differ from our expectations. In addition, you should note that forward looking statements are made only as of the date of this report and that we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements or the uncertainties that may adversely impact those statements, other than as required by law.

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Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires us to make a number of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances.  We believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable; however, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions which could have a material impact on the carrying value of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and on our results of operations for the reporting periods.
The accounting policies that involve significant estimates and assumptions by management, which have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, are considered critical accounting policies. The Company’s critical accounting policies include those that address the accounting for the allowance for loan losses ("Allowance"), valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the valuation of mortgage servicing rights.  These critical accounting policies are further described in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Management has applied its critical accounting policies and estimation methods consistently in all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.

Update on Economic Conditions
In January of 2017 the Alaska Department of Labor predicted a loss of 7,500 jobs, or 2.3% in 2017. According to recent information published by the Alaska Department of Labor, preliminary data shows that employment in the Alaska economy was down an estimated 2.2% in March of 2017 as compared to March 2016 as job losses in the oil and gas industry, construction, state government and professional and business services continue to be partially offset by growth in health care, local government, and leisure and hospitality jobs. The Company expects mortgage originations to be lower in 2017 as compared to 2016. However, management believes that the Alaskan economic decline has been relatively moderate, and the slow and gradual nature of the contraction has helped Alaska businesses and consumers adapt to the changing economic environment.
As anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the target range for the fed funds rate by 25 basis points to .75% to 1.00% in March 2017. Policymakers reiterated that the risks to the economic outlook remained fairly balanced. Forward guidance was unchanged, with their statement noting that economic conditions will likely continue in a manner that will warrant gradual rate increases. Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes also suggested that a reduction of their balance sheet may be on the agenda later this year. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield stood at 2.5% at the end of the first quarter of 2017, virtually unchanged from the prior quarter.

Highlights and Summary of Performance - First Quarter of 2017
Net income attributable to the Company in the first quarter of 2017 was $3.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to $3.4 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016. This increase in net income attributable to the Company was mainly the result of a decrease in the provision for loan losses and lower operating expenses.

Year-to-date net income attributable to the Company increased 13% to $3.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share at March 31, 2017, from $3.4 million, or $0.48 per diluted share at March 31, 2016.
Total revenues, which include net interest income plus other operating income, decreased 2% to $22.7 million in the first quarter of 2017 from total revenues of $23.3 million in the first quarter a year ago. Lower average loan balances and reduced net realized gains on mortgage loans sold were the primary drivers for lower revenues in the current quarter.
Net interest income decreased 2% to $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2017, compared to $14.2 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2016 primarily due to a decrease in the volume and yield on portfolio loans in the current quarter.
Northrim paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share in March of 2017, compared to the $0.19 per share dividend paid in March 2016. The March 2017 dividend provided a yield of approximately 2.6% at current market share prices.
Book value per share increased 1% to $27.42 at the end of the first quarter of 2017 as compared to $27.07 at December 31, 2016.
The Company remains well-capitalized with Tier 1 Capital to Risk Adjusted Assets at March 31, 2017, of 15.19%, compared to 14.54% at December 31, 2016.


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The Company reported net income attributable to the Company and diluted earnings per share of $3.8 million and $0.55, respectively, for the first quarter of 2017 compared to net income and diluted earnings per share of $3.4 million and $0.48, respectively, for the first quarter of 2016. The Company’s total assets were $1.5 billion at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Loans decreased to $960.8 million at March 31, 2017 as compared to $975.0 million at December 31, 2016, due to declines in all loan categories except non-owner occupied commercial real estate term loans in the first quarter of 2017.
The Company's shareholders' equity to total assets was 12.53% and 12.23% at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, reflecting the accumulation of earnings in excess of dividends paid to shareholders.
Other financial measures are shown in the table below:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
2016
Return on average assets
1.04
%
0.91
%
Return on average shareholders' equity
8.30
%
7.61
%
Dividend payout ratio
38.09
%
39.01
%
Credit Quality
Nonperforming assets: Nonperforming assets, net of government guarantees at March 31, 2017 decreased $890,000, or 5% to $18.4 million as compared to $19.3 million at December 31, 2016. Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net of government guarantees, decreased $577,000 to $5.8 million at March 31, 2017 as compared to $6.4 million at December 31, 2016 mostly as a result of the sale of various properties. Nonperforming loans, net of government guarantees decreased $313,000 primarily due to principle pay downs. Nonperforming purchased receivables were zero at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
The following table summarizes OREO activity for the three month periods ending March 31, 2017 and 2016:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
2016
 
(In Thousands)
Balance, beginning of the period

$6,574


$3,053

Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned
(647
)
(411
)
Gain on sale of other real estate owned, net
41

60

Impairment on other real estate owned
(166
)

Balance at end of period

$5,802


$2,702

Potential problem loans: Potential problem loans are loans which are currently performing in accordance with contractual terms but that have developed negative indications that the borrower may not be able to comply with present payment terms and which may later be included in nonaccrual, past due, or impaired loans. These loans are closely monitored and their performance is reviewed by management on a regular basis. At March 31, 2017, management had identified potential problem loans of $18.8 million as compared to potential problem loans of $18.2 million at December 31, 2016. The increase in potential problem loans from December 31, 2016 to March 31, 2017 is primarily the result of the addition of two commercial lending relationships totaling $12.1 million. These additions were only partially offset by the removal of one $11.4 million commercial loan, which was removed from potential problem loans primarily due to the addition of a co-borrower for this loan.
Troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”): TDRs are those loans for which concessions, including the reduction of interest rates below a rate otherwise available to that borrower, have been granted due to the borrower’s weakened financial condition. Interest on TDRs will be accrued at the restructured rates when it is anticipated that no loss of original principal will occur, and the interest can be collected, which is generally after a period of six months. The Company had $6.3 million in loans classified as TDRs that were performing and $9.9 million in TDRs included in nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2017 for a total of approximately $16.2 million. At December 31, 2016 there were $6.1 million in loans classified as TDRs that were performing and $10.1 million in TDRs included in nonaccrual loans for a total of $16.2 million. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report for further discussion of TDRs.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Income Statement
Net Income
Net income attributable to the Company for the first quarter of 2017 increased $449,000, or 13%, to $3.8 million as compared to $3.4 million for the same period in 2016. The increase in net income attributable to the Company for the three month period ending March 31, 2017 as compared to the same period of 2016 was primarily the result of lower other operating expenses and a lower provision for loan losses in the current quarter being partially offset by lower net interest income and other operating income.
Net Interest Income/Net Interest Margin
Net interest income for the first quarter of 2017 decreased $341,000, or 2%, to $13.8 million as compared to $14.2 million for the first quarter in 2016. Net interest margin decreased 8 basis points to 4.15% in the first quarter of 2017 as compared to 4.23% in the first quarter of 2016. The decrease in net interest income in the three-month period ending March 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 was primarily due to a combination of lower volume and a lower yield, as well as a less favorable mix of earning assets as total portfolio loans decreased in the first quarter of 2017 as a percentage of average interest-earning assets compared to the first quarter of 2016. The lower yield in the first quarter of 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 was mostly the result of a less favorable mix within total portfolio loans as balances have shifted to higher real estate loans as a percentage of total portfolio loans, which yield less than commercial and construction loans. This decrease in the yield on portfolio loans was only partially offset by increased yields on both long- and short-term investments due to increased interest rates.
Average loan balances, the largest category of interest-earning assets, decreased by $9.6 million to $970.5 million in the three-month period ending March 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. Total interest income from loans decreased $506,000 for the first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016 mainly due to both a lower yield on loans as well as decreased loan balances in 2017.
Average loans held for sale decreased by $3.7 million, or 10% to $34.4 million in the three-month period ending March 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. Total interest income from loans held for sale decreased $34,000 for the first quarter of 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 primarily as a result of the decrease in average balances of loans held for sale being partially offset by a higher average yield in the first quarter of 2017.
Average total investments increased by $17.6 million, or 5% to $347.2 million in the three-month period ending March 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. The increase in average investments for the first quarter of 2017 as compared to the first quarter of 2016 was mainly the result of purchases of long-term investments funded by decreases in loans and loans held for sale.
Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $10.1 million, or 1%, to $866.8 million during the first quarter of 2017 as compared to $856.7 million for the same period in 2016. This increase was primarily the result of increased interest-bearing deposit balances. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was essentially unchanged at 0.29% for the three-month period ending March 31, 2017, as compared to 0.30% for the same period in 2016. Average certificates of deposits accounted for 11% of total average deposits for the first quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively. Average non-interest-bearing demand deposits accounted for 34% and 35% of total average deposits for the first quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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Components of Net Interest Margin
The following table compares average balances and rates as well as net tax equivalent margins on earning assets for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
(Dollars in Thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income/
 
 
Average Yields/Costs
 
Average Balances
Change
expense
Change
Tax Equivalent

2017
2016
$
%
2017
2016
$
%
2017
2016
Change
Loans1,2

$970,493


$980,117


($9,624
)
(1
)%

$12,903


$13,409


($506
)
(4
)%
5.44
%
5.55
%
(0.11
)%
Loans held for sale
34,435

38,164

(3,729
)
(10
)%
335

369

(34
)
(9
)%
3.95
%
3.87
%
0.08
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term investments3
23,490

38,024

(14,534
)
(38
)%
48

47

1

2
 %
0.81
%
0.49
%
0.32
 %
Long-term investments4
323,753

291,607

32,146

11
 %
1,179

993

186

19
 %
1.59
%
1.49
%
0.10
 %
   Total investments
347,243

329,631

17,612

5
 %
1,227

1,040

187

18
 %
1.56
%
1.39
%
0.17
 %
   Interest-earning assets
1,352,171

1,347,912

4,259

0
 %
14,465

14,818

(353
)
(2
)%
4.40
%
4.48
%
(0.08
)%
Nonearning assets
139,405

141,282

(1,877
)
(1
)%







          Total

$1,491,576


$1,489,194


$2,382

0
 %







 











Interest-bearing demand

$192,003


$197,643


($5,640
)
(3
)%

$16


$17


($1
)
(6
)%
0.03
%
0.03
%
 %
Savings deposits
246,820

230,486

16,334

7
 %
129

117

12

10
 %
0.10
%
0.11
%
(0.01
)%
Money market deposits
242,195

241,617

578

0
 %
103

104

(1
)
(1
)%
0.09
%
0.09
%
 %
Time deposits
133,214

136,077

(2,863
)
(2
)%
197

233

(36
)
(15
)%
0.66
%
0.69
%
(0.03
)%
   Total interest-bearing deposits
814,232

805,823

8,409

1
 %
445

471

(26
)
(6
)%
0.22
%
0.23
%
(0.01
)%
Borrowings
52,579

50,864

1,715

3
 %
187

173

14

8
 %
1.40
%
1.34
%
0.06
 %
   Total interest-bearing liabilities
866,811

856,687

10,124

1
 %
632

644

(12
)
(2
)%
0.29
%
0.30
%
(0.01
)%
Demand deposits and other noninterest-bearing liabilities
437,805

454,111

(16,306
)
(4
)%







Equity
186,960

178,396

8,564

5
 %







          Total

$1,491,576


$1,489,194


$2,382

0
 %







Net interest income





$13,833


$14,174


($341
)
(2
)%



Net interest margin
 
 
 
 




4.15
%
4.23
%
(0.08
)%
Average loans to average interest-earning assets
71.77
%
72.71
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average loans to average total deposits
78.84
%
79.26
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average non-interest deposits to average total deposits
33.85
%
34.83
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
155.99
%
157.34
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1Interest income includes loan fees.  Loan fees recognized during the period and included in the yield calculation totaled $760,000 and $795,000 in the first quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively.
2Nonaccrual loans are included with a zero effective yield.  Average nonaccrual loans included in the computation of the average loan balances were $14.2 million and $3.4 million in the first quarter of 2017 and 2016, respectively.
3Consists of interest bearing deposits in other banks.
4Consists of investment securities available for sale, investment securities held to maturity, and investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock.


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The following tables set forth the changes in consolidated net interest income attributable to changes in volume and to changes in interest rates for the three-month periods ending March 31, 2017 and 2016.  Changes attributable to the combined effect of volume and interest rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to interest rates:
(In Thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 vs. 2016
 
Increase (decrease) due to

 
Volume
Rate
Total
Interest Income:



   Loans

($240
)

($266
)

($506
)
   Loans held for sale
(82
)
48

(34
)
   Short-term investments

1

1

   Long-term investments
116

70

186

          Total interest income

($206
)

($147
)

($353
)
 



Interest Expense:



   Interest-bearing deposits

$9


($35
)

($26
)
   Borrowings
6

8

14

          Total interest expense

$15


($27
)

($12
)


Provision for Loan Losses 
The provision for loan losses was $400,000 for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $703,000 in the same period of 2016. The decrease in the provision for loan losses in the first three months of 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 is primarily due to a decrease in adversely classified loans in the first quarter of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, as well as decreased loan balances in the first quarter of 2017. See "Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses" under the "Financial Condition-Balance Sheet Overview" and Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I of this report for more information on changes in the Company's Allowance.
Other Operating Income
Other operating income for the three-month period ending March 31, 2017, decreased $209,000, or 2%, to $8.9 million as compared to the same period in 2016. This decrease is primarily the result of a $246,000 decrease in mortgage banking income mostly due to decreased production volume resulting from the slowing of the Alaska economy. Bankcard fee income also decreased slightly mainly due to the slowing Alaskan economy. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $155,000 in purchased receivable income due to increased purchased receivable balances.

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Other Operating Expense
Other operating expense for the first quarter of 2017 decreased $765,000, or 4%, to $16.6 million as compared to the same period in 2016. The decrease is partially due to a $409,000 reduction in salary expense primarily due to lower medical and dental insurance claims. Additionally, other operating expense decreased $386,000 primarily due to one-time items. One of these items was a decrease due to lower than anticipated loan collection costs related to one commercial loan in the first quarter of 2017. The Company accrued $170,000 in other operating expense for this estimated cost in the fourth quarter of 2016, but reversed $100,000 of this estimate in the first quarter of 2017 when management determined that actual costs were $70,000. Lastly, the Company recorded a reduction in other operating expense in the first quarter of 2017 upon receipt of a $122,000 refund from the State of Washington for business and occupancy taxes related to the 2012 - 2015 tax years. These decreases were partially offset by a $203,000 increase in OREO expense mostly due to a write-down on a commercial building and higher OREO operating expenses.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes for the three-month period ending March 31, 2017 increased $102,000 or 6%, as compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to an increase in pre-tax net income. The effective tax rate for the three-month period ending March 31, 2017 decreased to 31% from 33% for the three-month period ending March 31, 2016. The decrease in tax rate for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 was primarily due to increased tax credits as compared to 2016.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
Balance Sheet Overview
Investment Securities
Investment securities at March 31, 2017 decreased 2%, or $7.1 million, to $325.0 million from $332.1 million at December 31, 2016. The Company continues to reinvest proceeds from sales, maturities, and security calls in available for sale securities; however, period end balances fluctuate depending on the timing of these reinvestments. The table below details portfolio investment balances by portfolio investment type:
 
March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
 
Dollar Amount
Percent of Total
Dollar Amount
Percent of Total
(In Thousands)
 
Balance
% of total
Balance
% of total
U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entities

$260,635

80.2
%

$263,361

79.3
%
Municipal securities
18,967

5.8
%
19,056

5.7
%
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
1

0.0
%
2

0.0
%
Corporate bonds
39,856

12.3
%
44,732

13.5
%
Preferred stock
5,578

1.7
%
4,967

1.5
%
   Total portfolio investments

$325,037

 

$332,118

 

Loans and Lending Activities
Our loan products include short and medium-term commercial loans, commercial credit lines, construction and real estate loans, and consumer loans. From our inception, we have emphasized commercial, land development and home construction, and commercial real estate lending. This type of lending has provided us with market opportunities and higher net interest margins than other types of lending. However, it also involves greater risks, including greater exposure to changes in local economic conditions, than certain other types of lending.
Portfolio loans decreased by $14.2 million, or 1%, to $960.8 million at March 31, 2017 from $975.0 million at December 31, 2016, primarily as a result of decreased real estate term loans relating to owner occupied properties and other real

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estate construction loans. These decreases were partially offset by increased real estate term loans relating to non-owner occupied properties in 2017. Real estate construction one-to-four family loans, which are mostly residential housing construction loans remained consistent at approximately 3% of portfolio loans at March 31, 2017.
The following table details loan balances by loan type as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
 
Dollar Amount
Percent of Total
Dollar Amount
Percent of Total
(In Thousands)
Commercial

$275,809

28.7
 %

$278,178

28.5
 %
Real estate construction one-to-four family
26,029

2.7
 %
26,061

2.7
 %
Real estate construction other
67,975

7.1
 %
72,159

7.4
 %
Real estate term owner occupied
140,102

14.6
 %
152,178

15.6
 %
Real estate term non-owner occupied
366,254

38.1
 %
356,601

36.6
 %
Real estate term other
42,218

4.4
 %
45,402

4.7
 %
Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust
22,762

2.4
 %
23,589

2.4
 %
Consumer other
24,076

2.5
 %
25,281

2.6
 %
Subtotal

$965,225

 

$979,449

 
Less: Unearned origination fee,
 
 
 
 
net of origination costs
(4,393
)
(0.5
)%
(4,434
)
(0.5
)%
Total loans

$960,832

 

$975,015

 
Information about loans directly exposed to the oil and gas industry

The Company defines "direct exposure" to the oil and gas industry as companies that it has identified as significantly reliant upon activity related to the oil and gas industry, such as oilfield services, lodging, equipment rental, transportation, and other logistic services specific to the industry. The Company estimates that $56.2 million, or approximately 6% of loans as of March 31, 2017 have direct exposure to the oil and gas industry as compared to $57.4 million, or approximately 6% of loans as of December 31, 2016. The Company has no loans to oil producers or exploration companies as of March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016, but the totals noted include a loan related to construction of an oil rig. The balance of this loan was $5.0 million and $7.7 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The Company's unfunded commitments to borrowers that have direct exposure to the oil and gas industry were $57.0 million and $52.1 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The portion of the Company's allowance for loan losses that related to the loans with direct exposure to the oil and gas industry was estimated at $1.4 million and $1.5 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
    
The following table details loan balances by loan segment and class of financing receivable for loans with direct oil and gas exposure as of the dates indicated:

(In Thousands)
Commercial
Real estate construction one-to-four family
Real estate construction other
Real estate term owner occupied
Real estate term non-owner occupied
Real estate term other
Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust
Consumer other
Total
March 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AQR Pass

$33,872


$—


$—


$10,002


$8,074


$—


$—


$—


$51,948

AQR Substandard
4,267








4,267

Total

$38,139


$—


$—


$10,002


$8,074


$—


$—


$—


$56,215

December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AQR Pass

$34,746


$—


$—


$10,120


$8,173


$—


$—


$—


$53,039

AQR Substandard
4,386








4,386

Total

$39,132


$—


$—


$10,120


$8,173


$—


$—


$—


$57,425




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Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses
The Company maintains an Allowance to reflect losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The Allowance is increased by provisions for loan losses and loan recoveries and decreased by loan charge-offs. The size of the Allowance is determined through quarterly assessments of probable estimated losses in the loan portfolio.
Our methodology for making such assessments and determining the adequacy of the Allowance includes the following key elements:
A specific allocation for impaired loans. Management determines the fair value of the majority of these loans based on the underlying collateral values. This analysis is based upon a specific analysis for each impaired loan, including external appraisals on loans secured by real property, management’s assessment of the current market, recent payment history, and an evaluation of other sources of repayment. In-house evaluations of fair value are used in the impairment analysis in some situations. Inputs to the in-house evaluation process include information about sales of comparable properties in the appropriate markets and changes in tax assessed values. The Company obtains appraisals on real and personal property that secure its loans during the loan origination process in accordance with regulatory guidance and its loan policy. The Company obtains updated appraisals on loans secured by real or personal property based upon its assessment of changes in the current market or particular projects or properties, information from other current appraisals, and other sources of information. Appraisals may be adjusted downward by the Company based on its evaluation of the facts and circumstances on a case by case basis. External appraisals may be discounted when management believes that the absorption period used in the appraisal is unrealistic, when expected liquidation costs exceed those included in the appraisal, or when management’s evaluation of deteriorating market conditions warrants an adjustment. Additionally, the Company may also adjust appraisals in the above circumstances between appraisal dates. The Company uses the information provided in these updated appraisals along with its evaluation of all other information available on a particular property as it assesses the collateral coverage on its performing and nonperforming loans and the impact that may have on the adequacy of its Allowance. The specific allowance for impaired loans, as well as the overall Allowance, may increase based on the Company’s assessment of updated appraisals. When the Company determines that a loss has occurred on an impaired loan, a charge-off equal to the difference between carrying value and fair value is recorded. If a specific allowance is deemed necessary for a loan, and then that loan is partially charged off, the loan remains classified as a nonperforming loan after the charge-off is recognized. Loans measured for impairment based on collateral value and all other loans measured for impairment are accounted for in the same way. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 13% of net nonperforming loans, which totaled $12.6 million and $12.9 million, respectively, had partially charged-off balances. The ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the first quarter of 2017 was 0.02% as compared to 0.07% during the same period in 2016.
A general allocation. The Company has identified segments and classes of loans not considered impaired for purposes of establishing the general allocation allowance. The Company determined the disaggregation of the loan portfolio into segments and classes based on its assessment of how different pools of loans with like characteristics in the portfolio behave over time. This determination is based on historical experience and management’s assessment of how current facts and circumstances are expected to affect the loan portfolio.
The Company has the following loan segments: commercial, real estate construction one-to-four family, real estate construction other, real estate term owner occupied, real estate term non-owner occupied, real estate term other, consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust, and other consumer loans. The Company has five loan classes: pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful, and loss.
After the portfolio has been disaggregated into segments and classes, the Company calculates a general reserve for each segment and class based on the average year loss history for each segment and class using a five year look-back period.
After the Company calculates a general allocation using its loss history, the general reserve is then adjusted for qualitative factors by segment and class. Qualitative factors are based on management’s assessment of current trends that may cause losses inherent in the current loan portfolio to differ significantly from historical losses. Some factors that management considers in determining the qualitative adjustment to the general reserve include loan quality trends in our own portfolio, national and local economic trends, business conditions, underwriting policies and standards, trends in local real estate markets, effects of various political activities, peer group data, and internal factors such as underwriting policies and expertise of the Company’s employees.
An unallocated reserve. The unallocated portion of the Allowance provides for other credit losses inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio that may not have been contemplated in the specific and general components of the Allowance, and it acknowledges the inherent imprecision of all loss prediction models. The unallocated component is reviewed periodically based on trends in credit losses and overall economic conditions.

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The unallocated portion of the Allowance as a percentage of the total Allowance was 6% and 7% at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Further discussion of the enhancement to the Company’s Allowance methodology can be found in Item 7 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Allowance related to acquired loans: In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, loans acquired in connection with the acquisition of Alaska Pacific on April 1, 2014 were recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts were included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan losses was not recorded at the acquisition date. Purchased credit impaired loans were evaluated on a loan by loan basis and the valuation allowance for these loans was netted against the carrying value. Deterioration in credit quality of the acquired loans subsequent to acquisition date results in the establishments of an allowance. Management assesses credit impairment for the loans that were acquired from Alaska Pacific as part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s entire loan portfolio. Management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends in past due and nonaccrual loans, gross and net charge offs, and movement in loan balances within the risk classifications. As of March 31, 2017, $877,000 of the original $141.5 million of purchased loans, or 0.62%, had migrated from pass grade loans to substandard loans. As of December 31, 2016, $617,000 of the original $141.5 million of purchased loans, or 0.44%, had migrated from pass grade loans to substandard loans. These loans are included in impaired loans as of March 31, 2017, and have been evaluated for specific impairment as part of the calculation of the Allowance. There was no specific impairment on these loans at December 31, 2016 or March 31, 2017. There was no Allowance related to acquired loans at March 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2017, the credit discounts related to acquired loans was $1.0 million.
The following table sets forth information regarding changes in the Allowance for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)
2017

2016
Balance at beginning of period

$19,697



$18,153

Charge-offs:
 

 
Commercial
262


733

Consumer other
17


1

Total charge-offs
279


734

Recoveries:
 

 
Commercial
73


58

Consumer secured by 1st deeds of trust

 

Consumer other
2


3

Total recoveries
75


61

Net, charge-offs
204


673

Provision for loan losses
400


703

Balance at end of period

$19,893



$18,183

While management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the Allowance, unforeseen market conditions and other events could result in adjustment to the Allowance, and net income could be significantly affected if circumstances differed substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determination of the Allowance. Moreover, bank regulators frequently monitor banks' loan loss allowances, and if regulators were to determine that the Company’s Allowance is inadequate, they may require the Company to increase the Allowance, which may adversely impact the Company’s net income and financial condition.

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Deposits
Deposits are the Company’s primary source of funds. Total deposits decreased $20.6 million, or 2%, to $1.2 billion at March 31, 2017 from $1.3 billion at December 31, 2016, respectively. The following table summarizes the Company's composition of deposits as of the periods indicated:
 
March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
(In thousands)
Balance
% of total
Balance
% of total
Demand deposits

$421,867

33
%

$449,206

35
%
Interest-bearing demand
194,414

16
%
201,349

16
%
Savings deposits
252,218

20
%
241,088

19
%
Money market deposits
244,881

20
%
244,295

19
%
Time deposits
133,693

11
%
131,715

10
%
   Total deposits

$1,247,073

 

$1,267,653

 
The Company’s mix of deposits continues to contribute to a low cost of funds with balances in transaction accounts representing 89% and 90% of total deposits March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
The only deposit category with stated maturity dates is certificates of deposit. At March 31, 2017, the Company had $133.7 million in certificates of deposit as compared to certificates of deposit of $131.7 million at December 31, 2016. At March 31, 2017, $98.3 million, or 74%, of the Company’s certificates of deposits are scheduled to mature over the next 12 months as compared to $97.6 million, or 74%, of total certificates of deposit at December 31, 2016. The aggregate amount of certificates of deposit in amounts of $100,000 and greater at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was $87.9 million and $85.5 million, respectively. The following table sets forth the amount outstanding of deposits in amounts of $100,000 and greater by time remaining until maturity and percentage of total deposits as of March 31, 2017:

 
Time Certificates of Deposit
 
of $100,000 or More
 
 
Percent of Total Deposits
(In Thousands)
Amount
Amounts maturing in:
 
 
Three months or less

$6,061

7
%
Over 3 through 6 months
29,852

34
%
Over 6 through 12 months
29,823

34
%
Over 12 months
22,160

25
%
Total

$87,896

100
%

There were no depositors with deposits representing 10% or more of total deposits at March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016.
Borrowings
FHLB. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (the "FHLB"). As a member, the Bank is eligible to obtain advances from the FHLB. FHLB advances are dependent on the availability of acceptable collateral such as marketable securities or real estate loans, although all FHLB advances are secured by a blanket pledge of the Company's assets. At March 31, 2017, our maximum borrowing line from the FHLB was $526.0 million, approximating 35% of eligible Bank assets, subject to the FHLB's collateral requirements. The Company has outstanding FHLB advances totaling $4.3 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, which are included in borrowings. These advances were originated to match fund low income housing projects that qualify for long term fixed interest rates. The first advance is a $2.2 million FHLB Community Investment Program advance that has an eighteen year term with a 30 year amortization period and a fixed interest rate of 3.12%, that mirrors the term of the loan made to the borrower. The other advance is a $2.3 million FHLB Community Investment Cash Advance Program advance that was originated in the second quarter of 2016. This advance has a twenty year term with a 30 year amortization period and a fixed interest rate of 2.61%, that mirrors the term of the loan made to the borrower.


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Other Short-term Borrowings. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were $31.8 million and $27.6 million, for March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The average balance outstanding of securities sold under agreements to repurchase during the three month periods ending March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $28.6 million and $27.2 million, respectively. The maximum outstanding at any month-end was $31.8 million and $28.2 million, respectively, during the three month periods ending March 31, 2017 and 2016. The approximate weighted average interest rate for outstanding securities sold under agreements to repurchase was 0.11% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The securities sold under agreements to repurchase are held by the FHLB under the Company's control.

At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had no short-term (original maturity of one year or less) borrowings that exceeded 30% of shareholders’ equity.
The Company is subject to further regulatory standards issued by the State of Alaska which limit the amount of outstanding debt to 15% of total assets or $225.4 million and $227.4 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Long-term Borrowings. The Company had no long-term borrowing outstanding other than the FHLB advance noted above as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.    
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company is a single bank holding company and its primary ongoing source of liquidity is from dividends received from Northrim Bank (the "Bank"). Such dividends arise from the cash flow and earnings of the Bank. Banking regulations and regulatory authorities may limit the amount of, or require the Bank to obtain certain approvals before paying, dividends to the Company. Given that the Bank currently meets and the Bank anticipates that they will continue to meet, all applicable capital adequacy requirements for a “well-capitalized” institution by regulatory standards, the Company expects to continue to receive dividends from the Bank during 2017. Beginning in 2016, a requirement to have a conservation buffer started being phased in and this requirement could adversely affect the Bank's ability to pay dividends.
The Company manages its liquidity through its Asset and Liability Committee. Our primary sources of funds are customer deposits and advances from the FHLB. These funds, together with loan repayments, loan sales, other borrowed funds, retained earnings, and equity are used to make loans, to acquire securities and other assets, and to fund deposit flows and continuing operations. The primary sources of demands on our liquidity are customer demands for withdrawal of deposits and borrowers' demands that we advance funds against unfunded lending commitments. Our total unfunded commitments to fund loans and letters of credit at March 31, 2017 were $251.1 million. We do not expect that all of these loans are likely to be fully drawn upon at any one time. Additionally, as noted above, our total deposits at March 31, 2017 were $1.2 billion.
As shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in Part I - Item 1 "Financial Statements" of this report, net cash provided in operating activities was $21.0 million for the first three months of 2017 primarily due to cash proceeds received in connection with net sales of loans held for sale being partially offset by cash used in the connection with the origination of loans held for sale. Net cash provided by investing activities was $27.3 million for the same period, primarily due to cash provided by decreased net loans and cash provided by the proceeds from calls, sales, and maturities of available for sale securities being only partially offset by purchases of investment securities available for sale. Net cash used by financing activities was $17.9 million, primarily due to a decrease in deposits being partially offset by cash provided in connection with an increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements.
The sources by which we meet the liquidity needs of our customers are current assets and borrowings available through our correspondent banking relationships and our credit lines with the Federal Reserve Bank and the FHLB. At March 31, 2017, our funds available for borrowing under our existing lines of credit were $608.5 million.
Given these sources of liquidity and our expectations for customer demands for cash and for our operating cash needs, we believe our sources of liquidity to be sufficient to fund our ongoing operating activities and our anticipated capital requirements for at least 12 months.
The Company issued 11,975 shares of its common stock in the first three months of 2017 and did not repurchase any shares of its common stock under the Company’s publicly announced repurchase program. At March 31, 2017, the Company had 6,909,865 shares of its common stock outstanding.

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Capital Requirements and Ratios
The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank, are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum regulatory capital requirements can result in certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material adverse effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about the components of regulatory capital, risk weightings, and other factors. The regulatory agencies may establish higher minimum requirements if, for example, a bank or bank holding company has previously received special attention or has a high susceptibility to interest rate risk.
Effective January 1, 2015, both the Company and the Bank were required to meet more stringent minimum capital requirements standards, commonly referred to as “Basel III”. Effective January 1, 2016, the conservation buffer is beginning to be phased in.
The requirements address both risk-based capital and leverage capital. At March 31, 2017, all capital ratios of the Company and the Bank exceeded the ratios required for a “well-capitalized” institution under regulatory guidelines.
The following table sets forth the actual capital ratios for the Company and the Bank as calculated under regulatory guidelines, compared to the regulatory minimum capital ratios and the regulatory minimum capital ratios needed to be eligible to qualify as a “well-capitalized” institution as of March 31, 2017.
 
Minimum Required Capital

 Well-Capitalized

Actual Ratio Company

Actual Ratio Bank
 







March 31, 2017







Total risk-based capital
8.00%

10.00%

16.44%

14.86%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
6.00%

8.00%

15.19%

13.61%
Common equity tier 1 capital
4.50%
 
6.50%
 
13.78%
 
13.61%
Leverage ratio
4.00%

5.00%

12.95%

11.59%
December 31, 2016







Total risk-based capital
8.00%

10.00%

15.80%

14.33%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
6.00%

8.00%

14.54%

13.07%
Common equity tier 1 capital
4.50%
 
6.50%
 
13.20%
 
13.07%
Leverage ratio
4.00%

5.00%

12.59%

11.30%

The requirements for "well-capitalized" come from the Prompt Correction Action rules. These rules apply to the Bank but not to the Company. Under the rules of the FRB, a bank holding company such as the Company is generally defined to be well capitalized if its Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio is 6.0% or more and its total risk-based capital ratio is 10.0% or more.

The regulatory capital ratios for the Company exceed those for the Bank in all categories primarily because the $18.6 million junior subordinated debenture offerings that the Company completed in the third quarter of 2003 and the fourth quarter of 2005 are included in the Company’s capital for regulatory purposes although such securities are accounted for as a long-term debt in its financial statements. The junior subordinated debentures are not accounted for on the Bank’s financial statements nor are they included in its capital. As a result, the Company has $18.6 million more in regulatory capital than the Bank.

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Off-Balance Sheet Items
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. Among the off-balance sheet items entered into in the ordinary course of business are commitments to extend credit, commitments to originate loans held for sale and the issuance of letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the balance sheet. Certain commitments are collateralized. We apply the same credit standards to these commitments as in all of our lending activities and include these commitments in our lending risk evaluations. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company’s commitments to extend credit and to provide letters of credit which are not reflected on its balance sheet amounted to $251.1 million and $236.6 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company had commitments to originate loans held for sale of $67.6 and $62.4 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, these total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company has established reserves of $122,000 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, for losses related to these commitments that are recorded in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
Capital Expenditures and Commitments
The Company entered into a contract with a new core banking systems vendor in the third quarter of 2016. Conversion to the new system is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2017. Operating costs after conversion to the new system are expected to remain relatively consistent with current operating costs; however, the Company expects to temporarily incur increased costs during the period of conversion primarily due to a temporary increase in staffing levels in order to facilitate a successful conversion. There were no other material changes outside of the ordinary course of business to any of our material contractual obligations during the first quarter of 2017.
At March 31, 2017 the Company has capital commitments of $58,000 related to planned improvements to the Company’s corporate office building. The Company expects these capital expenditures to be incurred in the second quarter of 2017.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our assessment of market risk as of March 31, 2017 indicates that there are no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative disclosures from those in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Our principal executive and financial officers supervised and participated in this evaluation. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers each concluded that as of March 31, 2017, the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in the periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon various assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any of our plans, products, services or procedures will succeed in achieving their intended goals under future conditions.
Changes in Internal Control over Disclosure and Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15-d-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
During the normal course of its business, the Company is a party to various debtor-creditor legal actions, disputes, claims, and litigation related to the conduct of its banking business. These include cases filed as a plaintiff in collection and foreclosure

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cases, and the enforcement of creditors’ rights in bankruptcy proceedings. Management does not expect that the resolution of these matters will have a material effect on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
For information regarding risk factors, please refer to Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. These risk factors have not materially changed as of March 31, 2017.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a)-(b) Not applicable
(c) There were no stock repurchases by the Company during the three months ending March 31, 2017.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Not applicable
(b) There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may nominate directors to the Company’s board of directors.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
Notes to Exhibits List:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i)  Consolidated Balance Sheet, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


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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.
NORTHRIM BANCORP, INC.
May 9, 2017
By
/s/ Joseph M. Beedle
 

Joseph M. Beedle
 

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)

    
May 9, 2017
By
/s/ Latosha M. Frye
 

Latosha M. Frye
 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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