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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
 
ý
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015
OR
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 0-19972
_______________________________________________
HF FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
46-0418532
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
225 South Main Avenue,
Sioux Falls, SD
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
57104
(ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (605) 333-7556
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o    No ý
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer ý
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý
As of November 2, 2015, there were 7,054,451 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding.




Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Table of Contents

 
 
Page Number
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
At
September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
Three
Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Three
 Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements
HF FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Audited)
ASSETS

 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
18,941

 
$
21,476

Investment securities available for sale
154,170

 
158,806

Investment securities held to maturity
20,042

 
20,156

Correspondent bank stock
5,261

 
4,177

Loans held for sale
9,027

 
9,038

 
 
 
 
Loans and leases receivable
906,280

 
914,419

Allowance for loan and lease losses
(11,256
)
 
(11,230
)
Loans and leases receivable, net
895,024

 
903,189

 
 
 
 
Accrued interest receivable
6,486

 
5,414

Office properties and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
16,306

 
15,493

Foreclosed real estate and other properties
272

 
157

Cash value of life insurance
21,491

 
21,320

Servicing rights, net
10,457

 
10,584

Goodwill and intangible assets, net
4,725

 
4,737

Other assets
9,358

 
10,648

Total assets
$
1,171,560

 
$
1,185,195

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Deposits
$
916,328

 
$
963,229

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
92,647

 
65,558

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
24,657

 
24,655

Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
16,576

 
14,197

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
13,548

 
13,579

Total liabilities
1,063,756

 
1,081,218

Stockholders' equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

 

Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, $1.00 stated value, 50,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 9,137,906 and 9,137,906 shares issued at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively
91

 
91

Additional paid-in capital
46,373

 
46,320

Retained earnings, substantially restricted
93,204

 
90,145

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of related deferred tax effect
(967
)
 
(1,682
)
Less cost of treasury stock, 2,083,455 shares at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015
(30,897
)
 
(30,897
)
Total stockholders' equity
107,804

 
103,977

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
1,171,560

 
$
1,185,195

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

3



HF FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Interest, dividend and loan fee income:
 
 
 
Loans and leases receivable
$
10,085

 
$
9,160

Investment securities and interest-earning deposits
746

 
1,206

 
10,831

 
10,366

Interest expense:
 
 
 
Deposits
845

 
916

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
379

 
1,164

 
1,224

 
2,080

Net interest income
9,607

 
8,286

Provision (benefit) for losses on loans and leases
178

 
(22
)
Net interest income after provision for losses on loans and leases
9,429

 
8,308

Noninterest income:
 
 
 
Fees on deposits
1,461

 
1,599

Loan servicing income, net
335

 
370

Gain on sale of loans
773

 
547

Earnings on cash value of life insurance
210

 
207

Trust income
214

 
223

Commission and insurance income
491

 
419

Gain on sale of securities, net
5

 
34

Gain on sale of bank branch
2,847

 

Loss on disposal of closed-branch fixed assets

 
(163
)
Other
109

 
105

 
6,445

 
3,341

Noninterest expense:
 
 
 
Compensation and employee benefits
6,059

 
5,251

Occupancy and equipment
1,046

 
1,043

FDIC insurance
190

 
215

Check and data processing expense
865

 
833

Professional fees
675

 
640

Marketing and community investment
274

 
372

Other
823

 
667

 
9,932

 
9,021

Income before income taxes
5,942

 
2,628

Income tax expense
2,090

 
816

Net income
$
3,852

 
$
1,812

 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.55

 
$
0.26

Diluted earnings per common share
0.55

 
0.26

Dividend declared per common share
0.11

 
0.11

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

4



HF FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Net income
$
3,852

 
$
1,812

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
Change in unrealized losses on other securities
1,064

 
(280
)
Reclassification adjustment:
 
 
 
Investment security (gains) recognized in earnings
(5
)
 
(34
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(403
)
 
119

Other comprehensive income (loss) on investment securities available for sale
656

 
(195
)
Cash flow hedging activities-interest rate swap contracts:
 
 
 
Net unrealized gains
89

 
153

Reclassification adjustment:
 
 
 
Income tax (expense)
(30
)
 
(51
)
Other comprehensive income on cash flow hedging activities-interest rate swap contracts
59

 
102

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
715

 
(93
)
Comprehensive income
$
4,567

 
$
1,719

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


5



HF FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
3,852

 
$
1,812

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision (benefit) for losses on loans and leases
178

 
(22
)
Depreciation
457

 
411

Amortization of intangible assets
12

 
27

Amortization of discounts and premiums on investment securities and other
697

 
1,516

Amortization of stock-based compensation
53

 
28

Net change in loans held for resale
784

 
(2,443
)
(Gain) on sale of loans
(773
)
 
(547
)
Realized (gain) loss on sale of investment securities, net
(5
)
 
(34
)
Loss and provision for losses on foreclosed real estate and other properties, net
19

 
1

Loss on disposal of office properties and equipment, net

 
163

Gain on sale of bank branch
(2,847
)
 

Change in other assets and liabilities
(515
)
 
(2,821
)
               Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
1,912

 
(1,909
)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
 
 
 
Net change in loans and leases outstanding
(16,551
)
 
(5,356
)
Purchases of investment securities
(13,172
)
 
(4,633
)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of investment securities
18,665

 
27,049

Purchases of correspondent bank stock
(6,734
)
 
(6,165
)
Proceeds from redemption of correspondent bank stock
5,651

 
5,275

Purchases of office properties and equipment
(1,449
)
 
(271
)
Proceeds from sale of office properties and equipment
12

 

Net proceeds from sale of bank branch property and other
538

 

Proceeds from sale of bank branch loans
24,333

 

Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate and other properties

 
66

               Net cash provided by (used in) investment activities
11,293

 
15,965

Cash Flows From Financing Activities
 
 
 
Net (decrease) in deposits
(25,524
)
 
(44,882
)
Sale of bank branch deposits
(21,378
)
 

Gain on sale of bank branch deposits
2,462

 

Proceeds of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
483,935

 
171,036

Payments on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings
(456,846
)
 
(148,815
)
Increase in advances by borrowers
2,404

 
4,757

Cash dividends paid
(793
)
 
(794
)
               Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(15,740
)
 
(18,698
)
               (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(2,535
)
 
(4,642
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
 
 
Beginning
21,476

 
24,256

Ending
$
18,941

 
$
19,614

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information
 
 
 
Cash payments for interest
$
1,265

 
$
2,185

Cash payments for income and franchise taxes
131

 
177

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1—SELECTED ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
 
The consolidated financial information of HF Financial Corp. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is unaudited. Interim consolidated financial statements and the notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and do not include certain information and footnote disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 (“fiscal 2015”), filed with the SEC. 
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2015, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2016.
The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Home Federal Bank (the “Bank”), HF Financial Group, Inc. (“HF Group”) and HomeFirst Mortgage Corp. (the “Mortgage Corp.”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Mid America Capital Services, Inc. (“Mid America Capital”) and Hometown Investment Services, Inc. (“Hometown”).  The interim consolidated financial statements reflect the deconsolidation of the wholly-owned subsidiary trusts of the Company: HF Financial Capital Trust III (“Trust III”), HF Financial Capital Trust IV (“Trust IV”), HF Financial Capital Trust V (“Trust V”) and HF Financial Capital Trust VI (“Trust VI”). See Note 13 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Management has evaluated subsequent events for potential disclosure or recognition through November 6, 2015, the date of the filing of the consolidated financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

Disclosure of Change in Accounting Policy and Retroactive Restatement Disclosure

As of July 1, 2015, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This update requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. Adoption of this accounting standard update requires retroactive application by restating the financial statements of all prior periods presented.

The Company has adopted this standard as management believes this presentation more accurately reflects the costs of borrowing for arrangements in which debt issuance costs are incurred. The implementation resulted in the decrease of assets and subordinated debentures payable to trusts of $182 for the year ended June 30, 2015. This restatement only impacted the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition for the year ended June 30, 2015. See Note 13 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for more information on the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Company's debt.


7

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 2—REGULATORY CAPITAL
At September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, actual capital levels and minimum required levels were:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To Be Well
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum Required
 
Capitalized Under
 
 
 
 
 
For Capital
 
Prompt Corrective
 
Actual
 
Adequacy Purposes
 
Action Regulations
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier I capital (to average assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank
$
123,723

 
10.62
%
 
$
46,621

 
4.00
%
 
$
58,276

 
5.00
%
Consolidated
128,673

 
11.02

 
46,716

 
4.00

 
58,396

 
5.00

Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank
123,723

 
12.50

 
59,408

 
6.00

 
79,210

 
8.00

Consolidated
128,673

 
12.98

 
59,502

 
6.00

 
79,335

 
8.00

Common equity tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank
123,723

 
12.50

 
44,556

 
4.50

 
64,359

 
6.50

Consolidated
104,673

 
10.55

 
44,626

 
4.50

 
64,460

 
6.50

Risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank
135,021

 
13.64

 
79,210

 
8.00

 
99,013

 
10.00

Consolidated
139,971

 
14.11

 
79,335

 
8.00

 
99,169

 
10.00

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier I capital (to average assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank
$
121,306

 
10.39
%
 
$
46,713

 
4.00
%
 
$
58,391

 
5.00
%
Consolidated
125,550

 
10.73

 
46,811

 
4.00

 
58,514

 
5.00

Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank
121,306

 
12.16

 
59,831

 
6.00

 
79,774

 
8.00

Consolidated
125,550

 
12.58

 
59,904

 
6.00

 
79,872

 
8.00

Tier I common equity capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank
121,306

 
12.16

 
44,873

 
4.50

 
64,816

 
6.50

Consolidated
101,550

 
10.17

 
44,928

 
4.50

 
64,896

 
6.50

Risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank
132,485

 
13.29

 
79,774

 
8.00

 
99,718

 
10.00

Consolidated
136,829

 
13.70

 
79,872

 
8.00

 
99,840

 
10.00

The Company was categorized as "well capitalized" at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015.


8

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 3—EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) during the period.  Shares outstanding include the nonvested shares of the Company.  See Note 11 “Stock-Based Compensation Plans” for additional information related to the nonvested share activity.  Shares issued during the period and shares reacquired during the period are weighted for the portion of the period they were outstanding. 
Diluted earnings per common share is similar to the computation of basic earnings per common share except the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive options outstanding had been exercised.
The following is a reconciliation of the income available to common shareholders and common stock share amounts used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the periods presented:
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Net income
$
3,852

 
$
1,812

 
 
 
 
Basic EPS:
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
7,054,451

 
7,055,440

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.55

 
$
0.26

 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS:
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
7,054,451

 
7,055,440

Common share equivalents—Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) under employee compensation plans/warrant
10,473

 
4,602

Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents
7,064,924

 
7,060,042

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.55

 
$
0.26



9

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 4—INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities classified as available for sale and held to maturity according to management's intent, are as follows:
 
September 30, 2015
 
Adjusted
Carrying
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$
15,803

 
$
96

 
$

 
$
15,899

Municipal bonds
10,921

 
78

 
(14
)
 
10,985

 
26,724

 
174

 
(14
)
 
26,884

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FNMA(1)

 

 

 

Federal Ag Mortgage
7

 
5

 

 
12

Other investments
353

 

 

 
353

 
360

 
5

 

 
365

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
126,421

 
1,013

 
(513
)
 
126,921

Total investment securities available for sale
$
153,505

 
$
1,192

 
$
(527
)
 
$
154,170

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities held to maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
18,296

 
$
477

 
$
(1
)
 
$
18,772

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
1,746

 
71

 

 
1,817

Total investment securities held to maturity
$
20,042

 
$
548

 
$
(1
)
 
$
20,589

___________________________________________________________
(1) $8 amortized cost and $8 total other-than-temporary impairment recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

10

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

 
June 30, 2015
 
Adjusted
Carrying
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$
21,914

 
$
119

 
$
(27
)
 
$
22,006

Municipal bonds
8,277

 
21

 
(36
)
 
8,262

 
30,191

 
140

 
(63
)
 
30,268

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FNMA(1)

 

 

 

Federal Ag Mortgage
7

 
6

 

 
13

Other investments
353

 

 

 
353

 
360

 
6

 

 
366

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
128,649

 
516

 
(993
)
 
128,172

Total investment securities available for sale
$
159,200

 
$
662

 
$
(1,056
)
 
$
158,806

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities held to maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
18,308

 
$
283

 
$
(10
)
 
$
18,581

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
1,848

 
50

 

 
1,898

Total investment securities held to maturity
$
20,156

 
$
333

 
$
(10
)
 
$
20,479

___________________________________________________________
(1) $8 amortized cost and $8 total other-than-temporary impairment recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.
Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the date individual securities are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such classifications at each statement of financial condition date. Investment securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, are reported at amortized cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using a method that approximates level yield. Investment securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but may not hold necessarily to maturity, and all equity securities.
Management has a process to identify securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other-than-temporary. This process involves evaluating the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, reviewing available information regarding the financial position of the issuer, monitoring the rating of the security, and projecting cash flows. Management also determines if it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity. To the extent the Company determines that a security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, an impairment loss is recognized.
For all securities that are considered temporarily impaired, the Company does not intend to sell these securities (has not made a decision to sell) and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost, which may occur at maturity. The Company believes that it will collect all principal and interest due on all investments that have amortized cost in excess of fair value that are considered only temporarily impaired.


11

HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following tables present the fair value and age of gross unrealized losses by investment category:
 
September 30, 2015
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
646

 
$
(6
)
 
$
898

 
$
(8
)
 
$
1,544

 
$
(14
)
 
646

 
(6
)
 
898

 
(8
)
 
1,544

 
(14
)
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
5,629

 
(36
)
 
36,838

 
(477
)
 
42,467

 
(513
)
Total investment securities available for sale
$
6,275

 
$
(42
)
 
$
37,736

 
$
(485
)
 
$
44,011

 
$
(527
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities held to maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
618

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
618

 
$
(1
)
Total investment securities held to maturity
$
618

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
618

 
$
(1
)
 
June 30, 2015
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Investment securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$
10,046

 
$
(27
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
10,046

 
$
(27
)
Municipal bonds
4,166

 
(23
)
 
894

 
(13
)
 
5,060

 
(36
)
 
14,212

 
(50
)
 
894

 
(13
)
 
15,106

 
(63
)
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
24,046

 
(173
)
 
43,955

 
(820
)
 
68,001

 
(993
)
Total investment securities available for sale
$
38,258

 
$
(223
)
 
$
44,849

 
$
(833
)
 
$
83,107

 
$
(1,056
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities held to maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal bonds
$
1,972

 
$
(10
)
 
$
115

 
$

 
$
2,087

 
$
(10
)
Total investment securities held to maturity
$
1,972

 
$
(10
)
 
$
115

 
$

 
$
2,087

 
$
(10
)
The unrealized losses reported for municipal bonds relate to seven available for sale and two held to maturity municipal general obligation or revenue bonds. The unrealized losses are primarily attributed to changes in credit spreads or market interest rate increases since the securities were originally acquired, rather than due to credit or other causes. Management does not believe any individual unrealized losses as of September 30, 2015, represent an other-than-temporary impairment for these investments. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities (has not made a decision to sell) and has assessed that it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before anticipated recovery of fair value.
The unrealized losses reported for agency residential mortgage-backed securities relate to 33 available for sale securities issued by Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). These unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in

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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

interest rates and the contractual cash flows of those investments which are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. government. Management does not believe any of these unrealized losses as of September 30, 2015, represent an other-than-temporary impairment for those investments. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities (has not made a decision to sell) and has assessed that it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before anticipated recovery of fair value.
The following table presents the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for other-than-temporary impairments charged to net income:
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Beginning balance of credit losses on securities held as of July 1 for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income(1)
$
8

 
$
8

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized

 

Increases to the amount related to the credit losses for which other-than-temporary was previously recognized

 

Sale of securities which previously had recorded a credit loss for other-than-temporary impairment

 

Ending balance of credit losses on securities held as of September 30 for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income(1)
$
8

 
$
8

_____________________________________
(1) 
Includes $8 of other-than-temporary impairment related to Fannie Mae common stock.
The amortized cost and fair values of available for sale and held to maturity debt securities as of September 30, 2015, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
Available for Sale
 
Held to Maturity
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less
$
775

 
$
776

 
$
115

 
$
115

Due after one year through five years
19,279

 
19,369

 
5,663

 
5,762

Due after five years through ten years
6,375

 
6,440

 
11,041

 
11,354

Due after ten years
295

 
299

 
1,477

 
1,541

 
26,724

 
26,884

 
18,296

 
18,772

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
126,421

 
126,921

 
1,746

 
1,817

 
$
153,145

 
$
153,805

 
$
20,042

 
$
20,589

Equity securities have been excluded from the maturity table above because they do not have contractual maturities associated with debt securities.
Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale for the first three months of fiscal 2016 were $10,080 and resulted in gains of $84 and losses of $79. Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale for the first three months of fiscal 2015 were $6,765 and resulted in gains of $34 .

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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 5—LOANS AND LEASES RECEIVABLE
Loans and leases receivable by classes within portfolio segments, consist of the following:
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$
55,125

 
6.1
%
 
$
55,572

 
6.1
%
Construction
9,194

 
1.0

 
6,308

 
0.7

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business (1)
71,466

 
7.9

 
78,493

 
8.6

Equipment finance leases
130

 

 
158

 

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
335,685

 
37.0

 
325,453

 
35.6

Multi-family real estate
115,268

 
12.7

 
111,354

 
12.2

Construction
56,527

 
6.2

 
48,224

 
5.3

Agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural real estate
88,024

 
9.7

 
96,952

 
10.6

Agricultural business
106,550

 
11.7

 
123,988

 
13.5

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer direct
14,983

 
1.7

 
14,837

 
1.6

Consumer home equity
50,786

 
5.7

 
50,377

 
5.5

Consumer overdraft & reserve
2,542

 
0.3

 
2,703

 
0.3

Total loans and leases receivable (2)
$
906,280

 
100.0
%
 
$
914,419

 
100.0
%
_____________________________________

(1) 
Includes $1,376 and $1,377 tax exempt leases at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively.
(2)Exclusive of undisbursed portion of loans in process and net of deferred loan fees and discounts.

The following tables summarize the activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended:
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural
 
Consumer
 
Total
Balance at beginning of period
$
301

 
$
795

 
$
4,761

 
$
4,037

 
$
1,336

 
$
11,230

Charge-offs

 

 

 

 
(193
)
 
(193
)
Recoveries

 
11

 

 

 
30

 
41

Provisions
(32
)
 
(33
)
 
436

 
(264
)
 
71

 
178

Balance at end of period
$
269

 
$
773

 
$
5,197

 
$
3,773

 
$
1,244

 
$
11,256



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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural
 
Consumer
 
Total
Balance at beginning of period
$
283

 
$
932

 
$
3,819

 
$
3,842

 
$
1,626

 
$
10,502

Charge-offs

 

 

 

 
(141
)
 
(141
)
Recoveries

 
7

 

 

 
33

 
40

Provisions
(23
)
 
(14
)
 
337

 
(273
)
 
(49
)
 
(22
)
Balance at end of period
$
260

 
$
925

 
$
4,156

 
$
3,569

 
$
1,469

 
$
10,379

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following tables summarize the related statement balances by portfolio segment:
 
September 30, 2015
 
Residential
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural
 
Consumer
 
Total
Allowance for loan and lease losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
31

 
$
7

 
$

 
$

 
$
211

 
$
249

Collectively evaluated for impairment
238

 
766

 
5,197

 
3,773

 
1,033

 
11,007

Total allowance for loan and lease losses
$
269

 
$
773

 
$
5,197

 
$
3,773

 
$
1,244

 
$
11,256

Loans and leases receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
148

 
$
1,871

 
$
753

 
$
13,458

 
$
1,035

 
$
17,265

Collectively evaluated for impairment
64,171

 
69,725

 
506,727

 
181,116

 
67,276

 
889,015

Total loans and leases receivable
$
64,319

 
$
71,596

 
$
507,480

 
$
194,574

 
$
68,311

 
$
906,280

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2015
 
Residential
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural
 
Consumer
 
Total
Allowance for loan and lease losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
32

 
$
7

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
236

 
$
279

Collectively evaluated for impairment
269

 
788

 
4,757

 
4,037

 
1,100

 
10,951

Total allowance for loan and lease losses
$
301

 
$
795

 
$
4,761

 
$
4,037

 
$
1,336

 
$
11,230

Loans and leases receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
148

 
$
2,731

 
$
712

 
$
14,009

 
$
1,192

 
$
18,792

Collectively evaluated for impairment
61,732

 
75,920

 
484,319

 
206,931

 
66,725

 
895,627

Total loans and leases receivable
$
61,880

 
$
78,651

 
$
485,031

 
$
220,940

 
$
67,917

 
$
914,419



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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Credit Quality Indicators
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. For loans other than residential and consumer, the Company analyzes loans individually, by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes non-term loans, regardless of balance and term loans with an outstanding balance greater than $100. Each loan is reviewed annually, at a minimum. Specific events applicable to the loan may trigger an additional review prior to its scheduled review, if such event is determined to possibly modify the risk classification. The summary of the analysis for the portfolio is calculated on a monthly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Pass—Loans classified as pass represent loans that are evaluated and are performing under the stated terms. Pass rated assets are analyzed by the pay capacity, the current net worth, and the value of the loan collateral of the obligor.
Special Mention—Loans classified as special mention possess potential weaknesses that require management attention, but do not yet warrant adverse classification. While the status of a loan put on this list may not technically trigger their classification as Substandard or Doubtful, it is considered a proactive way to identify potential issues and address them before the situation deteriorates further and does result in a loss for the Company.
Substandard—Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth, paying capacity of the obligor, or by the collateral pledged. Substandard loans must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt as originally contracted. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain a loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful—Loans classified as doubtful have the weaknesses of those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Loans that fall into this class are deemed collateral dependent and an individual impairment analysis is performed on all relationships. Loans in this category are allocated a specific reserve if the estimated discounted cash flows from the loan (or collateral value less cost to sell for collateral dependent loans) does not support the outstanding loan balance or charged off if deemed uncollectible.
The following tables summarize the credit quality indicators used to determine the credit quality by class within the portfolio segments:
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade—Commercial, Commercial real estate and Agricultural portfolio segments
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
Pass
 
Special Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Pass
 
Special Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business
$
69,470

 
$
43

 
$
1,953

 
$

 
$
74,660

 
$
1,047

 
$
2,795

 
$

Equip. finance leases
130

 

 

 

 
158

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
328,635

 
3,253

 
3,815

 

 
316,790

 
4,277

 
4,386

 

Multi-family real estate
114,160

 

 
1,108

 

 
110,239

 

 
1,115

 

Construction
56,527

 

 

 

 
48,224

 

 

 

Agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural real estate
80,407

 
595

 
7,022

 

 
89,772

 
595

 
6,599

 

Agricultural business
101,981

 
1,061

 
3,627

 

 
118,937

 
912

 
4,303

 

 
$
751,310

 
$
4,952

 
$
17,525

 
$

 
$
758,780

 
$
6,831

 
$
19,198

 
$



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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Credit risk profile based on payment activity—Residential and Consumer portfolio segments
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
Performing
 
Nonperforming
 
Performing
 
Nonperforming
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four- family
$
55,012

 
$
113

 
$
55,460

 
$
112

Construction
9,194

 

 
6,308

 

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer direct
14,950

 
33

 
14,792

 
45

Consumer home equity
50,576

 
210

 
50,140

 
237

Consumer OD & reserves
2,542

 

 
2,703

 

 
$
132,274

 
$
356

 
$
129,403

 
$
394

The following table summarizes the aging of the past due financing receivables by classes within the portfolio segments and related accruing and nonaccruing balances:
September 30, 2015
Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans
 
Nonperforming Loans
 
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
 
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater Than
89 Days
 
Total Past Due
 
Current(2)
 
Recorded
Investment >90 Days and
Accruing(1)
 
Nonaccrual
Balance
 
Total
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$

 
$
144

 
$
113

 
$
257

 
$
54,868

 
$

 
$
113

 
$
113

Construction

 

 

 

 
9,194

 

 

 

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business

 

 
123

 
123

 
71,343

 

 
1,590

 
1,590

Equipment finance leases

 

 

 

 
130

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate

 
159

 

 
159

 
335,526

 

 
476

 
476

Multi-family real estate

 

 

 

 
115,268

 

 

 

Construction

 

 

 

 
56,527

 

 

 

Agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural real estate

 

 
1,342

 
1,342

 
86,682

 

 
4,396

 
4,396

Agricultural business

 
27

 
1,959

 
1,986

 
104,564

 

 
5,036

 
5,036

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer direct

 

 
2

 
2

 
14,981

 

 
33

 
33

Consumer home equity
145

 
8

 
166

 
319

 
50,467

 

 
210

 
210

Consumer OD & reserve

 

 

 

 
2,542

 

 

 

Total
$
145

 
$
338

 
$
3,705

 
$
4,188

 
$
902,092

 
$

 
$
11,854

 
$
11,854

_____________________________________
(1) 
Loans accruing and delinquent greater than 90 days have either government guarantees or acceptable loan-to-value ratios.
(2) 
Net of deferred loan fees and discounts and exclusive of undisbursed portion of loans in process.

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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

June 30, 2015
Accruing and Nonaccruing Loans
 
Nonperforming Loans
 
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
 
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater Than
89 Days
 
Total Past Due
 
Current(2)
 
Recorded
Investment >90 Days and
Accruing(1)
 
Nonaccrual
Balance
 
Total
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
55,572

 
$

 
$
112

 
$
112

Construction
4

 

 

 
4

 
6,304

 

 

 

Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business
26

 

 
485

 
511

 
77,982

 

 
2,398

 
2,398

Equipment finance leases

 

 

 

 
158

 

 

 

Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
23

 

 

 
23

 
325,430

 

 
359

 
359

Multi-family real estate

 

 

 

 
111,354

 

 

 

Construction

 

 

 

 
48,224

 

 

 

Agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural real estate
375

 
139

 
1,203

 
1,717

 
95,235

 

 
4,482

 
4,482

Agricultural business
720

 
521

 
1,206

 
2,447

 
121,541

 

 
5,474

 
5,474

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer direct
18

 
3

 
3

 
24

 
14,813

 

 
45

 
45

Consumer home equity
190

 

 
135

 
325

 
50,052

 

 
237

 
237

Consumer OD & reserve
5

 

 

 
5

 
2,698

 

 

 

Total
$
1,361

 
$
663

 
$
3,032

 
$
5,056

 
$
909,363

 
$

 
$
13,107

 
$
13,107

_____________________________________
(1) 
Loans accruing and delinquent greater than 90 days have either government guarantees or acceptable loan-to-value ratios.
(2) 
Net of deferred loan fees and discounts and exclusive of undisbursed portion of loans in process.

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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

At September 30, 2015, the Company had identified $17,265 of loans as impaired which includes performing troubled debt restructurings. A loan is identified as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement and thus are placed on non-accrual status. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis. The average carrying amount is calculated for each quarter by using the daily average balance, which is then averaged with the other quarters' averages to determine an annual average balance.
The following table summarizes impaired loans by class of loans and the specific valuation allowance:
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance(1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance(1)
 
Related
Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business
$
1,718

 
$
1,718

 
$

 
$
2,571

 
$
2,571

 
$

Commercial real estate
753

 
753

 

 
689

 
689

 

Agricultural real estate
7,521

 
7,521

 

 
7,633

 
7,633

 

Agricultural business
5,937

 
5,937

 

 
6,376

 
6,376

 

Consumer direct
7

 
22

 

 
9

 
24

 

Consumer home equity
489

 
489

 

 
580

 
580

 

 
16,425

 
16,440

 

 
17,858

 
17,873

 

With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
148

 
148

 
31

 
148

 
148

 
32

Commercial business
153

 
153

 
7

 
160

 
160

 
7

Commercial real estate

 

 

 
23

 
23

 
4

Consumer direct
27

 
27

 
27

 
36

 
36

 
36

Consumer home equity
512

 
512

 
184

 
567

 
567

 
200

 
840

 
840

 
249

 
934

 
934

 
279

Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
148

 
148

 
31

 
148

 
148

 
32

Commercial business
1,871

 
1,871

 
7

 
2,731

 
2,731

 
7

Commercial real estate
753

 
753

 

 
712

 
712

 
4

Agricultural real estate
7,521

 
7,521

 

 
7,633

 
7,633

 

Agricultural business
5,937

 
5,937

 

 
6,376

 
6,376

 

Consumer direct
34

 
49

 
27

 
45

 
60

 
36

Consumer home equity
1,001

 
1,001

 
184

 
1,147

 
1,147

 
200

 
$
17,265

 
$
17,280

 
$
249

 
$
18,792

 
$
18,807

 
$
279

_____________________________________

(1) 
Represents the borrower's loan obligation, gross of any previously charged-off amounts.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following tables summarize the Company's average recorded investment in impaired loans by class of loans and the related interest income recognized for the periods indicated:     
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
One-to four-family
$
148

 
$
1

 
$
161

 
$
1

Commercial business
2,301

 
4

 
3,976

 
13

Commercial real estate
733

 
2

 
827

 
1

Multi-family real estate

 

 
6,259

 
70

Agricultural real estate
7,577

 
3

 
10,372

 
46

Agricultural business
6,157

 
7

 
3,582

 

Consumer direct
40

 

 
67

 

Consumer home equity
1,074

 
15

 
1,773

 
16

 
$
18,030

 
$
32

 
$
27,017

 
$
147

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans.
Modifications of terms for the Company's loans and their inclusion as troubled debt restructurings are based on individual facts and circumstances. Loan modifications that are included as troubled debt restructurings may involve reduction of the interest rate or renewing at an interest rate below current market rates, extension of the term of the loan and/or forgiveness of principal, regardless of the period of the modification.
Loans and leases that are considered troubled debt restructurings are factored into the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses through impaired loan analysis and any subsequent allocation of specific valuation allowance, if applicable. The Company measures impairment on an individual loan and the extent to which a specific valuation allowance is necessary by comparing the loan's outstanding balance to either the fair value of the collateral, less the estimated cost to sell or the present value of expected cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate. During fiscal 2016, new TDRs consisted of two agricultural loans and four consumer loans. Of these new TDRs, all six were evaluated for impairment based on collateral adequacy.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the Company's performing troubled debt restructurings which are in-compliance with their modified terms:
September 30, 2015
Number of Contracts(1)
 
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance(1)
Residential
1

 
$
35

 
$
35

Commercial business
5

 
1,740

 
1,740

Commercial real estate
4

 
594

 
594

Agricultural
9

 
9,059

 
9,059

Consumer
35

 
1,037

 
1,022

 
54

 
$
12,465

 
$
12,450

 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2015
Number of Contracts(2)
 
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance(2)
Residential
2

 
$
148

 
$
148

Commercial business
5

 
2,234

 
2,234

Commercial real estate
5

 
712

 
712

Agricultural
8

 
8,045

 
8,045

Consumer
39

 
1,142

 
1,127

 
59

 
$
12,281

 
$
12,266

_____________________________________

(1) 
Includes 17 customers, which are in compliance with their restructured terms, that are not accruing interest and have a recorded investment balance of $9,905.
(2) 
Includes 18 customers, which are in compliance with their restructured terms, that are not accruing interest and have a recorded investment balance of $9,499.
Excluded from above, at September 30, 2015, the Company had one residential loan with a recorded balance of $113 that was originally restructured in fiscal 2015. The residential loan is not in compliance with its restructured terms and is in nonaccrual status due to bankruptcy. At June 30, 2015, the Company had no TDRs that were not in compliance with their stated terms in the agreements. Loans can retain their accrual status at the time of their modification if the restructuring is not a result of terminated loan payments. For nonaccruing loans, a minimum of six months of performance related to the restructured terms are required before a loan is returned to accruing status.
New TDRs initially classified as a TDR during the three months ended September 30, were as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
Number of Contracts
 
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
 
Number of Contracts
 
Pre-Modification Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
Commercial business

 
$

 
$

 
1

 
$
11

 
$
11

Agricultural
2

 
1,496

 
1,496

 

 

 

Consumer
4

 
200

 
200

 
9

 
148

 
148

 
6

 
$
1,696

 
$
1,696

 
10

 
$
159

 
$
159

Six TDRs were added during the first three months of fiscal 2016. Of these, four were negotiated to extend a loan maturity without reducing the interest rate below market rate and two were due to bankruptcy. None of the new TDRs defaulted during the first three months of fiscal 2016. Ten TDRs were added during the first three months of fiscal 2015 of which

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

eight were negotiated to extend a loan maturity without reducing the interest rate below market rate and two were due to bankruptcy. No TDRs defaulted during the first three months of fiscal 2015.
NOTE 6—LOAN SERVICING
Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition.
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Mortgage servicing rights, beginning
$
10,584

 
$
11,218

Additions
247

 
225

Amortization (1)
(374
)
 
(383
)
Mortgage servicing rights, ending
$
10,457

 
$
11,060

 
 
 
 
Servicing fees received
$
709

 
$
753

Balance of loans serviced at:
 
 
 
Beginning of period
974,893

 
1,048,671

End of period
960,654

 
1,028,274

___________________________________
(1) 
Changes to carrying amounts are reported net of loan servicing income on the statements of income for the periods presented.
Amortization of servicing rights is adjusted each quarter based upon analysis of portfolio attributes and factors, including an evaluation of historical prepayment activity and prospective industry consensus rates.  For the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the constant prepayment rates (CPR) used to calculate the amortization were 9.7% and 8.6%, respectively.  For valuation purposes, management utilized a discount rate of 10.2% and 10.5% at September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Prepayment speeds utilized at September 30, 2015 and 2014 were 9.7% and 9.1%, respectively, which are used in the calculation of the amortization expense for the subsequent quarter.  Prepayment speeds are analyzed and adjusted each quarter. Based on the Company's analysis of MSRs, no valuation reserve was recorded for temporary impairment at September 30, 2015 and 2014.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 7—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
The components of goodwill and intangible assets, net, are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Goodwill(1)
$
4,366

 
$
4,366

 
 
 
 
Amortizable intangible assets
 
 
 
Customer base(3)
$
479

 
$
479

Covenant not to compete(4)
119

 
119

Total amortizable intangible assets
598

 
598

 
 
 
 
Accumulated amortization, beginning
227

 
134

Amortization expense
12

 
27

Accumulated amortization, ending
239

 
161

 
 
 
 
Amortizable intangible assets, net(2)
$
359

 
$
437

 
 
 
 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
$
4,725

 
$
4,803

_______________________________________________________________ 
(1) Banking segment related goodwill.
(2) Other segment related intangible assets.
(3) Amortization life of 10.0 years.
(4) Amortization life of 2.0 years.

NOTE 8—SEGMENT REPORTING 
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which discrete financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision makers in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  The Company’s reportable segments are “banking” (including leasing activities) and “other”. The “banking” segment is conducted through the Bank and Mid America Capital and the “other” segment is composed of smaller non-reportable segments, the Company and intersegment eliminations.
The management approach is used as the conceptual basis for identifying reportable segments and is based on the way that management organizes the segments within the enterprise for making operating decisions, allocating resources and monitoring performance, which is primarily based on products.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following tables summarize segment reporting information:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Banking
 
Other
 
Total
 
Banking
 
Other
 
Total
Net interest income
$
9,902

 
$
(295
)
 
$
9,607

 
$
8,597

 
$
(311
)
 
$
8,286

(Provision) benefit for losses on loans and leases
(178
)
 

 
(178
)
 
22

 

 
22

Noninterest income
5,955

 
490

 
6,445

 
2,922

 
419

 
3,341

Intersegment noninterest income
79

 
(74
)
 
5

 
77

 
(73
)
 
4

Noninterest expense
(9,124
)
 
(808
)
 
(9,932
)
 
(8,347
)
 
(674
)
 
(9,021
)
Intersegment noninterest expense

 
(5
)
 
(5
)
 

 
(4
)
 
(4
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
6,634

 
$
(692
)
 
$
5,942

 
$
3,271

 
$
(643
)
 
$
2,628

Total assets at September 30(1)(2)
$
1,168,866

 
$
2,694

 
$
1,171,560

 
$
1,253,784

 
$
3,514

 
$
1,257,298

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Included in total assets were goodwill and intangible assets, net totaling $4,366 and $359 for the banking segment and other segment, respectively, at September 30, 2015.
(2) Included in total assets were goodwill and intangible assets, net totaling $4,366 and $437 for the banking segment and other segment, respectively, at September 30, 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 9—DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
The Company has a noncontributory (cash balance) defined benefit pension plan covering employees of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.Effective July 1, 2015, the Company froze the plan which eliminates future contributions for qualified individuals. The plan has not been terminated, so the plan continues to exist with related benefit obligations and plan assets for those vested within the plan.
The information relative to the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit plan is presented below.
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
Service cost
$
13

 
$
170

Interest cost
163

 
186

Expected return on plan assets
(144
)
 
(155
)
Amortization of prior losses
21

 
31

Net periodic benefit cost
$
53

 
$
232


The Company previously disclosed in its consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2015, which are included in Part II, Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, that it contributed $410 in fiscal 2015 to fund its qualified pension plan.  Due to the freezing of the plan, the Company does not anticipate funding any contributions for fiscal 2016.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 10—SELF-INSURED HEALTHCARE PLAN
 The Company has self-insured health and dental plans for its employees, subject to certain limits. The Bank is named the plan administrator for these plans and has retained the services of independent third party administrators to process claims and handle other duties for these plans.  The third party administrators do not assume liability for benefits payable under these plans. To mitigate a portion of the risks involved with the self-insured health plan, the Company has a stop loss insurance policy through a commercial insurance carrier for coverage in excess of $75 per individual occurrence.
 The Company assumes the responsibility for funding the plan benefits out of general assets; however, employees cover some of the costs of covered benefits through contributions, deductibles, co-pays and participation amounts.  An employee is eligible for coverage upon completion of 30 calendar days of regular employment.  The plans, which are on a calendar year basis, are intended to comply with, and be governed by, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
The accrual estimate for pending and incurred but not reported health claims is based upon a pending claims lag report provided by a third party provider.  Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the accrual, unforeseen health claims could result in adjustments and net earnings being significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in estimating the accrual.  Net healthcare costs are inclusive of health and dental claims expenses and administration fees offset by stop loss and employee reimbursement.
The following table is a summary of net healthcare costs by quarter:
 
Fiscal Years Ended
 
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Quarter ended September 30
$
588

 
$
309

Quarter ended December 31

 
430

Quarter ended March 31

 
420

Quarter ended June 30

 
619

Net healthcare costs
$
588

 
$
1,778


NOTE 11—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
The fair value of each incentive stock option and each stock appreciation right grant is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  There were no stock options or stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted in the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.
Stock appreciation rights activity for the three months ended September 30, 2015, was as follows:
 
SARs
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Beginning Balance
72,348

 
$
13.50

 
 
 
 

Granted

 

 
 
 
 

Forfeited

 

 
 
 
 

Exercised

 

 
 
 
 

Ending Balance
72,348

 
$
13.50

 
3.4
 
$
198

Vested and exercisable at September 30
72,348

 
$
13.50

 
3.4
 
$
198

There were no SARs exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which resulted in no intrinsic value of SARs exercised for the respective periods. No options were exercised during these same periods. In addition, there were no cashless option exercises or related tax benefit realized for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. There was no unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested SARs awards at September 30, 2015

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Nonvested share activity for the three months ended September 30, was as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested Balance, beginning
88

 
$
8.48

 
11,694

 
$
11.99

Granted

 

 

 

Vested
(88
)
 
8.48

 
(1,088
)
 
9.79

Forfeited

 

 

 

Nonvested Balance, ending

 
$


10,606

 
$
12.22

Pretax compensation expense recognized for nonvested shares for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, was $53 and $28, respectively. The tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $20 and $11, respectively. As of September 30, 2015, there was no remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested shares granted under the Plan. The total fair value of shares vested during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $1 and $15, respectively.
The 2002 Option Plan expired effective September 20, 2012. No plan was in effect at September 30, 2015 for the purpose of issuing new shares. The Company's stock option and incentive plans are described more fully in Part II, Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, under Note 17 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”
NOTE 12—ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines ("FHLB") and other borrowings are summarized as follows:
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
Amount
 
Rate (1)
 
Amount
 
Rate (1)
Overnight federal funds purchased
$
47,435

 
0.30
%
 
$
20,336

 
0.29
%
Fixed-rate advances (with rates ranging from 0.28% to 1.18% at September 30, 2015 and 0.24% to 1.18% at June 30, 2015)
45,000

 
0.48

 
45,000

 
0.45

Other borrowings
212

 

 
222

 

 
$
92,647

 
0.39
%
 
$
65,558

 
0.40
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
Rate is the specified interest rate for the obligation or the weighted average rate if more than one obligation exists or as represented in the total.
NOTE 13—SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES PAYABLE TO TRUSTS, NET OF UNAMORTIZED DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
The Company has issued and outstanding 24,000 shares totaling $24,000 of Company Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities. These four Trusts were established and exist for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and investing the proceeds in subordinated debentures of the Company. These subordinated debentures constitute the sole assets of the four Trusts. The securities provide for cumulative cash distributions calculated at a rate based on three-month LIBOR plus a range from 1.65% to 3.35% adjusted quarterly. The Company may, at one or more times, defer interest payments on the capital securities for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods, but not beyond the respective maturity date. At the end of the deferral period, all accumulated and unpaid distributions must be paid. The capital securities have redemption dates ranging from January 7, 2033 to October 1, 2037; however, the Company has the option to shorten the respective maturity date for all four securities as the call option date has passed. Holders of the capital securities have no voting rights, are unsecured, and rank junior in priority of the payment to all of the Company's indebtedness and senior to the Company's capital stock.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts, net of unamortized debt issuance are summarized as follows:
 
 
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015

 
 
 
Principal amount
 
 
$
24,837

 
$
24,837

Less unamortized debt issuance costs
 
180

 
182

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
$
24,657

 
$
24,655

The details of the outstanding subordinated debentures at September 30, 2015 and their related unamortized debt issuance costs are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
Unamortized Debt
Junior subordinated debentures payable to nonconsolidated trusts
 
Principal
 
Issuance Costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust III, Variable rate of 3.35% plus 3 month LIBOR
 
$
5,155

 
$
86

Trust IV, Variable rate of 3.10% plus 3 month LIBOR
 
7,217

 
94

Trust V, Variable rate of 1.83% plus 3 month LIBOR
 
10,310

 

Trust VI, Variable rate of 1.65% plus 3 month LIBOR
 
2,155

 

     Total
 
 
$
24,837

 
$
180


NOTE 14—INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS
Interest rate swap contracts are entered into primarily as an asset/liability management strategy of the Company to modify interest rate risk. The primary risk associated with all swaps is the exposure to movements in interest rates and the ability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. The Company is exposed to losses if the counterparty fails to make its payments under a contract in which the Company is in a receiving status. The Company minimizes its risk by monitoring the credit standing of the counterparties. The Company anticipates the counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the remaining agreements. These contracts are typically designated as cash flow hedges.
The Company has outstanding interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $13,000 to convert two variable-rate trust preferred securities into fixed-rate instruments. The agreements have a weighted average maturity of 0.9 years and have fixed rates ranging from 5.68% to 6.58% with a weighted average rate of 5.89%. The fair value of the derivatives was an unrealized loss of $443 at September 30, 2015 and an unrealized loss of $799 at September 30, 2014. The Company pledged $794 in cash under collateral arrangements as of September 30, 2015, to satisfy collateral requirements associated with these interest rate swap contracts.
The Company has borrower interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $31,813 to facilitate customer transactions and meet the borrower's financing needs. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but consist of two different types of instruments. The back-to-back loan swaps are not designated as hedging instruments, while the one-way loan swaps are classified as fair value hedging instruments. The loan interest rate swap derivatives had no impact on the consolidated statements of income for the first three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. Any amounts due to the Company are expected to be collected from the borrowers. Credit risk exists if the borrower's collateral or financial condition indicates that the underlying collateral or financial condition of the borrower makes it probable that amounts due will be uncollectible. Management monitors this credit exposure on a quarterly basis.  
No deferred net losses on interest rate swaps in other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2015, are expected to be reclassified into net income during the current fiscal year. See Note 15 "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss" for amounts reported as other comprehensive loss.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the derivative financial instruments utilized as of September 30, 2015:
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Notional Amount
 
Gain
 
Loss
Non-designated derivatives
Other assets
 
$
6,801

 
$
679

 
$

Fair value hedge
Loans and leases receivable
 
18,211

 

 
(718
)
Cash flow hedge
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
13,000

 

 
(443
)
Non-designated derivatives
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
6,801

 

 
(679
)
 
 
 
$
44,813

 
$
679

 
$
(1,840
)
The following table summarizes the derivative financial instruments utilized as of June 30, 2015:
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Notional Amount
 
Gain
 
Loss
Non-designated derivatives
Other assets
 
$
6,990

 
$
632

 
$

Fair value hedge
Loans and leases receivable
 
18,408

 
55

 
(398
)
Cash flow hedge
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
13,000

 

 
(532
)
Non-designated derivatives
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
6,990

 

 
(632
)
 
 
 
$
45,388

 
$
687

 
$
(1,562
)
The following table details the derivative financial instruments, the average remaining maturities and the weighted-average interest rates being paid and received as of September 30, 2015:
 
Notional
Value
 
Average
Maturity
(years)
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Gain (Loss)
 
Receive
 
Pay
Liability conversion swaps
$
13,000

 
0.9
 
$
(443
)
 
2.50
%
 
5.89
%
Loan interest rate swaps
31,813

 
6.5
 
(718
)
 
2.16

 
4.50

 
$
44,813

 
 
 
$
(1,161
)
 
 

 
 

There were no gains or losses included in the income statement for the periods ended September 30, 2015 or 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 15—ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The components of other comprehensive loss balances as of the respective dates were:
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
2015
 
2015
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale net of related tax effect of ($253) and $150
$
412

 
$
(244
)
Unrealized (loss) on defined benefit plan net of related tax effect of $666 and $666
(1,087
)
 
(1,087
)
Unrealized (loss) on cash flow hedging activities net of related tax effect of $151 and $181
(292
)
 
(351
)
 
$
(967
)
 
$
(1,682
)
The following tables summarize the components of other comprehensive income (loss) balances at September 30, 2015 and 2014, changes and reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the investment securities available for sale are included in net gain or loss on sale of investment securities on the consolidated statements of income, while the amounts reclassified from cash flow hedging activities are a component of other noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Investment Securities Available for Sale
 
Defined Benefit Plan
 
Cash Flow Hedging Activities
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance July 1, 2015
$
(244
)
 
$
(1,087
)
 
$
(351
)
 
$
(1,682
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
1,064

 

 
89

 
1,153

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
(5
)
 

 

 
(5
)
Income tax (expense)
(403
)
 

 
(30
)
 
(433
)
Balance September 30, 2015
$
412

 
$
(1,087
)
 
$
(292
)
 
$
(967
)

 
Investment Securities Available for Sale
 
Defined Benefit Plan
 
Cash Flow Hedging Activities
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance July 1, 2014
$
(1,423
)
 
$
(1,402
)
 
$
(629
)
 
$
(3,454
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(280
)
 

 
153

 
(127
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
(34
)
 

 

 
(34
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
119

 

 
(51
)
 
68

Balance September 30, 2014
$
(1,618
)
 
$
(1,402
)
 
$
(527
)
 
$
(3,547
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 16—FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest-rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of the Company's involvement in particular classes of financial instruments.
The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees written is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.
Unless noted otherwise, the Company does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents—The carrying amounts reported in the statements of financial condition for cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values.
Securities—Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices or whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, except for correspondent bank stock for which fair value is assumed to equal cost.
Loans and leases, net—The fair values for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms and credit quality. Leases are stated at cost which equals fair value.
Accrued interest receivable—The carrying value of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Servicing rights—Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on current market rates of interest.
Interest rate swap contracts—Valuations of interest rate swap contracts are based on inputs observed in active markets for similar instruments. Typical inputs include the LIBOR curve, option volatility and option skew.
Off-statement-of-financial-condition instruments—Fair values for the Company's off-statement-of-financial-condition instruments (unused lines of credit and letters of credit), which are based upon fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and counterparties' credit standing, are not significant. Many of the Company's off-statement-of-financial-condition instruments, primarily loan commitments and standby letters of credit, are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Deposits—The fair values for deposits with no defined maturities equal their carrying amounts, which represent the amount payable on demand. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on a comparably termed wholesale funding alternative (i.e., FHLB borrowings).
Borrowed funds—The carrying amounts reported for variable rate advances approximate their fair values. Fair values for fixed-rate advances and other borrowings are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on advances and borrowings with corresponding maturity dates.
Subordinated debentures payable to trusts—Fair values for subordinated debentures are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates on comparable borrowing instruments with corresponding maturity dates.
Accrued interest payable and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance—The carrying values of accrued interest payable and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance approximate their fair values.
Estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows:
September 30, 2015
 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
18,941

 
$
18,941

 
$
18,941

 
$

 
$

Investment securities
174,212

 
174,759

 
12

 
174,747

 

Correspondent bank stock
5,261

 
5,261

 

 
5,261

 

Loans held for sale
9,027

 
9,027

 

 
9,027

 

Net loans and leases receivable
895,024

 
895,523

 

 
10,848

 
884,675

Accrued interest receivable
6,486

 
6,486

 

 
6,486

 

Servicing rights, net
10,457

 
10,649

 

 

 
10,649

Interest rate swap contracts
679

 
679

 

 
679

 

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
916,328

 
916,229

 

 

 
916,229

Interest rate swap contracts
1,122

 
1,122

 

 
1,122

 

Borrowed funds
92,647

 
92,654

 

 
92,654

 

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts
24,657

 
25,016

 

 

 
25,016

Accrued interest payable and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
17,536

 
17,536

 

 
17,536

 



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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

June 30, 2015
 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
21,476

 
$
21,476

 
$
21,476

 
$

 
$

Investment securities
178,962

 
179,285

 
13

 
179,272

 

Correspondent bank stock
4,177

 
4,177

 

 
4,177

 

Loans held for sale
9,038

 
9,038

 

 
9,038

 

Net loans and leases receivable
903,189

 
904,724

 

 
10,763

 
893,961

Accrued interest receivable
5,414

 
5,414

 

 
5,414

 

Servicing rights, net
10,584

 
11,067

 

 

 
11,067

Interest rate swap contracts
632

 
632

 

 
632

 

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
963,229

 
962,764

 

 

 
962,764

Interest rate swap contracts
1,164

 
1,164

 

 
1,164

 

Borrowed funds
65,558

 
65,532

 

 
65,532

 

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts
24,655

 
25,977

 

 

 
25,977

Accrued interest payable and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
15,198

 
15,198

 

 
15,198

 

Fair Value Measurement
The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company's various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
Fair value accounting guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.
The Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally 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.
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The table below presents the Company's balances of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the hierarchy at September 30, 2015:
 
Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total at
Fair Value
Securities available for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$
15,899

 
$

 
$
15,899

Municipal bonds

 
10,985

 

 
10,985

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal Ag Mortgage
12

 

 

 
12

Other investments

 
353

 

 
353

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities

 
126,921

 

 
126,921

Securities available for sale
12

 
154,158

 

 
154,170

Loans and leases receivable

 
(718
)
 
290

 
(428
)
Interest rate swap contracts

 
679

 

 
679

Total assets
$
12

 
$
154,119

 
$
290

 
$
154,421

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps contracts
$

 
$
1,840

 
$

 
$
1,840

Total liabilities
$

 
$
1,840

 
$

 
$
1,840


The table below presents the Company's balances of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the hierarchy at June 30, 2015:
 
Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total at
Fair Value
Securities available for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$
22,006

 
$

 
$
22,006

Municipal bonds

 
8,262

 

 
8,262

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal Ag Mortgage
13

 

 

 
13

Other investments

 
353

 

 
353

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities

 
128,172

 

 
128,172

Securities available for sale
13

 
158,793

 

 
158,806

Loans and leases receivable

 
(343
)
 
291

 
(52
)
Interest rate swap contracts

 
632

 

 
632

Total assets
$
13

 
$
159,082

 
$
291

 
$
159,386

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps contracts
$

 
$
1,164

 
$

 
$
1,164

Total liabilities
$

 
$
1,164

 
$

 
$
1,164



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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of items:
Securities available for sale: The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs), or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities, but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). The Company outsources this valuation primarily to a third party provider which utilizes several sources for valuing fixed-income securities. Sources utilized by the third party provider include pricing models that vary based by asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. This methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs. As further valuation sources, the third party provider uses a proprietary valuation model and capital markets trading staff. This proprietary valuation model is used for valuing municipal securities. This model includes a separate yield curve structure for Bank-Qualified municipal securities. The grouping of municipal securities is further broken down according to insurer, credit support, state of issuance, and rating to incorporate additional spreads and municipal curves. Management reviews this third party analysis and has approved the values estimated for the fair values.
Loans and leases receivable: The fair values for loans that have been repurchased are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, which discounts the stated rate at 20%.
Interest rate swap contracts: The fair values of interest rate swap contracts relate to cash flow hedges of trust preferred debt securities issued by the Company and for specific borrower interest rate swap contracts classified as fair value hedges and non-designated derivatives. The fair value is estimated by a third party using inputs that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data and, therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These fair value estimations include primarily market observable inputs, such as yield curves, and include the value associated with counterparty credit risk. Management reviews this third party analysis and has approved the values estimated for the fair values.
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the assets or liabilities of the Company that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Net loans and leases receivable
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
Beginning balance
 
 
$
291

 
$

Loans repurchased
 
 

 
190

Loan principle repayments
 
 
(2
)
 

Total realized gains (losses)
 
 
1

 
(13
)
Ending Balance
 
 
$
290

 
$
177

The table below presents the Company's balances of financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by level within the hierarchy at September 30, 2015:
 
Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fiscal 2016 Incurred (Gains)
Impaired loans
$

 
$
10,848

 
$
6,168

 
$
(11
)
Mortgage servicing rights

 

 
10,649

 


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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

The table below presents the Company's balances of financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by level within the hierarchy at June 30, 2015:
 
Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fiscal 2015 Incurred (Gains)
Impaired loans
$

 
$
11,106

 
$
7,407

 
$
(101
)
Mortgage servicing rights

 

 
11,067

 

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of impaired loans not dependent on collateral primarily relate to present value of cash flows. Cash flows are derived from scenarios which estimate the probability of default and factor in the amount of estimated principal loss. The resulting fair value is then compared to the carrying value of each credit and a specific valuation allowance is recorded when the carrying value exceeds the fair value.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans primarily relate to customized discounting criteria applied to the customer's reported amount of collateral. The amount of the collateral discount depends upon the marketability of the underlying collateral. The Company's primary objective in the event of default would be to monetize the collateral to settle the outstanding balance of the loan, in which collateral with lesser marketability characteristics would receive a larger discount.
The Credit Administration department evaluates the valuations on impaired loans and other real estate owned monthly. The results of these valuations are reviewed at least quarterly by the internal Asset Classification Committee and are considered in the overall calculation of the allowance for loan and lease losses. Unobservable inputs are monitored and adjusted if market conditions change.
Servicing rights, net do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. While sales of mortgage servicing rights do occur, the precise terms and conditions typically are not readily available to allow for a “quoted price for similar assets” comparison. Accordingly, the Company relies on an internal discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of its mortgage servicing rights. The Company uses a valuation model to project mortgage servicing rights cash flows based on the current interest rate scenario, which is then discounted to estimate an expected fair value of the mortgage servicing rights. The valuation model considers portfolio characteristics of the underlying mortgages, contractually specified servicing fees, prepayment assumptions, discount rate assumptions, other ancillary revenue, costs to service, and other economic factors. Certain tranches of the portfolio may exhibit distinct liquidity traits compared to other tranches. The Company reassesses and periodically adjusts the underlying inputs and assumptions used in the model to reflect market conditions, and assumptions that a market participant would consider in valuing the mortgage servicing rights asset. In addition, the Company compares its fair value estimates and assumptions to observable market data for mortgage servicing rights, where available, and to recent market activity and actual portfolio experience. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company uses the amortization method (i.e., lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value), not fair value measurement accounting, for its servicing rights assets.


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HF FINANCIAL CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, except share data)
(Unaudited)

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2015, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range (Weighted Averages)
Impaired loans
$
6,168

 
 Discounted cash flow
 
 Discount rate
 
5.0% - 8.0% (6.3%)
 
 
 
 
 
 Principal loss probability
 
0.0% - 18.8% (6.0%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Collateral valuation
 
 Discount from appraised value
 
 0.0% - 68.6% (23.6%)
 
 
 
 
 
 Costs to sell
 
5.0% - 12.5% (8.9%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Servicing rights, net
10,649

 
 Discounted cash flow
 
 Constant prepayment rate
 
9.7%
 
 
 
 
 
 Discount rate
 
10.2%
For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2015, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range (Weighted Averages)
Impaired loans
$
7,407

 
 Discounted cash flow
 
 Discount rate
 
5.0% - 18.3% (7.0%)
 
 
 
 
 
 Principal loss probability
 
0.0% - 20.0% (5.4%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Collateral valuation
 
 Discount from appraised value
 
 0.0% - 64.1% (22.9%)
 
 
 
 
 
 Costs to sell
 
5.0% - 12.5% (9.2%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Servicing rights, net
11,067

 
 Discounted cash flow
 
 Constant prepayment rate
 
9.7%
 
 
 
 
 
 Discount rate
 
10.2%
Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q"), as well as other reports issued by HF Financial Corp. (the "Company") include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In addition, the Company's management may make forward-looking statements orally to the media, securities analysts, investors and others from time to time. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as "optimism," "look-forward," "bright," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "hope," "plan," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may," are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements might include one or more of the following:
projections of income, loss, revenues, earnings or losses per share, dividends, capital expenditures, capital structure, tax benefit or other financial items.
descriptions of plans or objectives of management for future operations, products or services, transactions, investments and use of subordinated debentures payable to trusts.
forecasts of future economic performance.
use and descriptions of assumptions and estimates underlying or relating to such matters.

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Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
adverse economic and market conditions of the financial services industry in general, including, without limitation, the credit markets;
the effect of recent legislation to help stabilize the financial markets;
increase of non-performing loans and additional provisions for loan losses;
the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for loan losses and other estimates;
the failure to maintain our reputation in our market area;
prevailing economic, political and business conditions in South Dakota, Minnesota and North Dakota;
the effects of competition from a wide variety of local, regional, national and other providers of financial services;
compliance with existing and future banking laws and regulations, including, without limitation, regulatory capital requirements and FDIC insurance coverages and costs;
changes in the availability and cost of credit and capital in the financial markets;
the effects of FDIC deposit insurance premiums and assessments;
the risks of changes in market interest rates on the composition and costs of deposits, loan demand, net interest income, and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, and our ability or inability to manage interest rate and other risks;
changes in the prices, values and sales volumes of residential and commercial real estate;
an extended period of low commodity prices, significantly reduced yields on crops, reduced levels of governmental assistance to the agricultural industry, and reduced farmland values;
soundness of other financial institutions;
the risks of future acquisitions and other expansion opportunities, including, without limitation, the related time and costs of implementing such transactions, integrating operations as part of these transactions and possible failures to achieve expected gains, revenue growth and expense savings from such transactions;
security and operations risks associated with the use of technology;
the loss of one or more of our key personnel, or the failure to attract, assimilate and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future;
changes in or interpretations of accounting standards, rules or principles; and
other factors and risks described under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Forward-looking statements are based upon management's then-current beliefs and assumptions, but management does not give any assurance that such beliefs and assumptions will prove to be correct. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by federal securities laws. Based upon changing conditions, should any one or more of the above risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our underlying beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in any forward-looking statement.
References in this Form 10-Q to "we," "our," "us" and other similar references are to the Company, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context requires otherwise.

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Executive Summary
The Company's net income for the first three months of fiscal 2016 was $3.9 million, or $0.55 in basic and diluted earnings per common share, compared to $1.8 million, or $0.26 in basic and diluted earnings per common share, for the first three months of fiscal 2015. This resulted in a return on average equity (i.e., net income divided by average equity) of 14.44% and 7.05%, respectively, in the year-over-year comparison, while the return on average assets (i.e., net income divided by average assets) was 1.31% and 0.57%, respectively.
Core diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, was $0.30 compared to $0.24 for the three months ended September 2015 and 2014, respectively. This financial measure is adjusted from GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for the effects of the net gains or losses on investment security sales, net gains or losses on sale of bank branches, net gains or losses on sales of real property, and effects of branch closure costs. See “Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings and Core Earnings” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure and for further discussion as to the reasons we believe this non-GAAP financial measure is useful.
During the first quarter of the fiscal year, the Bank sold its branch office in Pierre, SD with approximately $21.4 million in deposits, for a $2.8 million pre-tax net gain. Included in the sale were $24.2 million of loan receivables.
Net interest income for the first three months of fiscal 2016 was $9.6 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 15.9%, compared to the same period a year ago.  For the comparative periods, average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 7.4% and 9.3%, respectively. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased to 3.93% for the first three months of fiscal 2016, compared to 3.47% a year ago, an increase of 46 basis points, due primarily to the 11.6% growth in average loan balances of $95.2 million, and a decrease by 50.3%, or $180.3 million in the average balances of lower-yielding investment securities. This was complemented by a 29 basis point decrease in the average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities stemming from a reduction in rates paid and average balances for FHLB advances. The improved mix of earning assets, which featured over 83% of assets in higher-earning loan assets, and the repayment of higher-rate term borrowings in December 2014, contributed to the majority of the overall improvement in net interest margin of 71 basis points when comparing the first three months of fiscal 2016 with the same quarter of the prior year. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, cost of deposits, which include all interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits, decreased by 2 basis points to 0.36%, compared to 0.38% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
The net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis (“Net Interest Margin, TE”) for the three months ended September 30, 2015 was 3.55%, which is an increase of 71 basis points from the same period of the prior fiscal year. Net Interest Margin, TE is a non-GAAP financial measure.  See “Analysis of Net Interest Income” for a calculation of this non-GAAP financial measure and for further discussion as to the reasons we believe this non-GAAP financial measure is useful. Net interest income attributable to the improvement in the mix of earning assets and the decrease in balances of interest-bearing liabilities amounted to a net increase of $740,000 in net interest margin for the three month period when compared to the same period of the prior year. Also, average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities declined and contributed the majority of the $581,000 increase in the net interest margin due to more favorable funding rates for the Company. The combined effects of volume and rate changes resulted in an overall net interest income increase of $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 when compared to the same period of the prior year.
Average loans and leases receivable balances increased by $95.2 million, when compared to the same period of the prior year, and were funded in part by a reduction in average investment securities of $180.3 million. This decrease in investment securities also supported a net decrease in interest-bearing liabilities of $89.5 million. Average balances of interest-bearing deposits decreased $34.5 million for the year-over-year comparison, while FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased by $54.9 million, which resulted in a mix of liabilities that lessened the average rates paid on the interest-bearing liabilities compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Total loans decreased by $8.1 million during the first three months of fiscal 2016 to $906.3 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $914.4 million at June 30, 2015, primarily due to the sale of $24.2 million of loans associated with the branch sale in July 2015 and partially offset by net increases in loan balances during the quarter. When compared to the September 30, 2014 balance of $817.3 million, loans have increased by $89.0 million. During this time-frame, commercial real estate balances have increased by $83.8 million and single family loans increased by $14.5 million, which were the primary components of the increase. For the three months of fiscal 2016, commercial real estate loans have increased by $22.4 million, while business and

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agricultural loans decreased by $7.1 million and $26.4 million, respectively. We believe the overall increase in average loan balances was attributable to a gradual improvement in general economic conditions, resulting in the willingness of borrowers to consider incurring more debt to support growth in their businesses, while also acknowledging that we continue to operate in uncertain national economic and fiscal conditions. We believe that the operating environment has resulted in increased competition among financial institutions for loan demand from credit-worthy borrowers.
The allowance for loan and lease losses increased by $26,000 to $11.3 million at September 30, 2015, compared to June 30, 2015.  The ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases was 1.24% compared to 1.23% at June 30, 2015. The overall loan balances decreased by $8.1 million during the first three months of fiscal 2016, while nonperforming loans decreased by $1.3 million to $11.9 million. The amount of classified assets decreased to $19.7 million at September 30, 2015 as compared to June 30, 2015, which reduced the increase in the allowance needed. The Company continues to pro-actively manage its problem assets through procedural guidance and dedicated personnel to create an environment of early detection and resolution of assets in this segment. This has been supported by improving conditions in the regional commercial and agricultural markets, including livestock and dairy operations. The provision for loan and lease losses, which results from adjusting the allowance for loan and lease losses to the estimated amount needed to reserve for the loan and lease portfolio, was $178,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2016. Total nonperforming assets at September 30, 2015 were $12.1 million as compared to $13.3 million at June 30, 2015.  The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets decreased to 1.04% at September 30, 2015, compared to 1.12% at June 30, 2015.  Net charge-offs for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 were $152,000 and represent 0.07% of average loans and leases for the period annualized. The allowance recorded in accordance with ASC 450 increased by $56,000 due to adjustments based on management's assessment of the allowance using historical charge-off activity and environmental factor information and applied to applicable loan balances. The allowance recorded in accordance with ASC 310 on identified impaired loans decreased by $30,000 to $249,000 at September 30, 2015, and consisted primarily of consumer loans. All identified impaired loans are reviewed to assess the borrower's ability to make payments under the terms of the loan and/or a shortfall in collateral value that would result in charging off the loan or the portion of the loan that was impaired.
 Foreclosed real estate and other properties totaled $272,000 at September 30, 2015, compared to $157,000 at June 30, 2015, or a increase of $115,000. The balance at September 30, 2015 consisted primarily of consumer loans secured by real estate. Overall, foreclosed property assets and the related costs have continued to be minimal when compared to the overall loan portfolio.  
The allowance for loan and lease losses is calculated based on loan and lease levels, loan and lease loss history over 36 month rolling time periods, credit quality of the loan and lease portfolio, and environmental factors such as economic health of the region and management experience.  This risk rating analysis is designed to give the Company a consistent and systematic methodology to determine proper levels for the allowance at a given time.  Management intends to continue its disciplined credit administration and loan underwriting processes and to remain focused on the creditworthiness of new loan originations.  Management believes that it has identified the most significant nonperforming assets in the loan portfolio and is working to clarify and resolve the credit, credit administration, and environmental factor issues related to these assets to obtain the most favorable outcome for the Company.
 Total deposits at September 30, 2015 were $916.3 million, a decrease of $46.9 million from June 30, 2015. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $36.9 million from public fund deposits and a decrease of $19.9 million from in-market, non-public fund customer deposits. The Pierre branch sale in July 2015 included $21.4 million of deposits which were primarily in-market non-public fund deposits. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in out-of-market certificates of deposits of $9.9 million. Public funds have seasonal fluctuations due to semiannual tax collection and subsequent disbursement to entities. Interest rates on deposits decreased to the average rate paid of 0.44% on interest-bearing deposits for the three month period ended September 30, 2015, compared to 0.45% for the same period of the prior year.
 On October 26, 2015, the Company announced it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $11.25 cents per common share for the first quarter of fiscal 2016.  The dividend will be paid on November 13, 2015, to stockholders of record on November 6, 2015.
 The total risk-based capital ratio of 13.64% at September 30, 2015, increased by 35 basis points from 13.29% at June 30, 2015.  Tier I capital increased 23 basis points to 10.62% at September 30, 2015 when compared to 10.39% at June 30, 2015. The increase in total risk-based capital resulted from an increase in earnings and overall equity retained. The tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio and common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio were 12.50% versus 12.16% at June 30, 2015. These ratios continue to place the Bank in the “well-capitalized” category within financial institution regulations at

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September 30, 2015 and are consistent with the “well-capitalized” regulatory category in which the Bank plans to operate.  The Bank historically has been able to manage the size of its assets through secondary market loan sales of single-family mortgages. See Note 2 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q for additional information on regulatory capital for the Bank and the Company.
 Noninterest income was $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $3.3 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year, an increase of $3.1 million. This increase was due primarily to the bank branch sale which netted a pre-tax gain of $2.8 million. In comparison year-over-year, an increase in mortgage banking revenue of $191,000 and a decrease in fees on deposits of $138,000 also impacted the net increase. In addition, the first quarter of the prior fiscal year included a loss on disposal of closed-branch fixed assets of $163,000, which reduced the prior fiscal year's total. The mortgage banking revenue increase was due to the increase in net gain on sale of loans of $226,000 due to increased mortgage activity. This was partially offset by reduced income from loan servicing income of $35,000 due to lower principal balances in the serviced portfolio. Fees on deposits decreased by $138,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2016 when compared to the same period of the prior year primarily due to decreases in NSF/Overdraft fees of $79,000, point-of-sale income reductions of $33,000, and reduced service charge income of $30,000.
Noninterest expense was $9.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $9.0 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year, an increase of $911,000, or 10.1%.  The primary component of the increase was compensation expense, which increased by $808,000, or 15.4%, when compared to the same period from the prior fiscal year. Compared to the prior year period, salaries and wages increased by $204,000, health and insurance benefits increased by $279,000, variable commissions related to mortgage and investment sales activity increased by $161,000 and other incentive compensation increased by $137,000. Deferred loan costs partially offset these increases with an increased deferral amount of $115,000, which reduced compensation expense when compared to the prior fiscal year. Salary and wages were negatively impacted by one-time severance and retention amounts totaling $98,000 during the first quarter. In addition, average FTEs for the first quarter fiscal 2016 totaled 292, which is 10 higher than the average FTEs for the same quarter a year earlier. The increase in headcount was primarily attributable to hiring production personnel in mortgage and other lending activities. Health and insurance benefit increases have resulted from specific claim incidents in addition to higher costs due to utilization. Variable commissions which include an increase in mortgage commissions of $111,000 and investment sales commissions of $50,000, were due to increased revenue in mortgage banking activity and commission and insurance income from which the variable pay is directly related. Incentive compensation increases are due to improved outcomes during the current fiscal year as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.

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Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings and Core Earnings
Although core earnings are not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, the Company believes that its core earnings are an important indication of performance through ongoing operations. The Company believes that core earnings are useful to management and investors in evaluating its ongoing operating performance, and in comparing its performance with other companies in the banking industry. Core earnings should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP earnings. During the periods presented, the Company calculated core earnings by adding back or subtracting, net of tax, net gains or losses recorded on the sale of securities, net gains or losses on the sale of a branch branch, net gains or losses on the sale of property, and costs incurred for branch closures.
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in Thousands, except share data)
GAAP earnings before income taxes
$
5,942

 
$
2,876

 
$
2,628

Net (gain) on sale of securities
(5
)
 
(18
)
 
(34
)
Net (gain) on sale of bank branch
(2,847
)
 

 

Net (gain) on sale of property

 
(195
)
 

Costs incurred for branch closures (1)

 
1

 
(201
)
Core earnings before income taxes
3,090

 
2,664

 
2,393

Provision for income taxes for core earnings
1,006

 
832

 
727

Core earnings
$
2,084

 
$
1,832

 
$
1,666

 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP diluted earnings per share
$
0.55

 
$
0.28

 
$
0.26

Net (gain) on sale of securities, net of tax

 

 

Net (gain) on sale of bank branch, net of tax
(0.25
)
 

 

Net (gain) on sale of property, net of tax

 
(0.02
)
 

Costs incurred for branch closures, net of tax

 

 
(0.02
)
Core diluted earnings per share
$
0.30

 
$
0.26

 
$
0.24

(1) Branch closure costs include a loss on the disposition of closed branch fixed assets and other costs associated with the closure. The loss on the disposition of closed branch fixed assets is included as a reduction in noninterest income and other costs associated with the closure are included in the respective categories within noninterest expenses.

General
The Company is a financial services provider and, as such, has inherent risks that must be managed in order to achieve net income. Primary risks that affect net income include credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, regulatory compliance risk and reputation risk. The Company's net income is derived by management of the net interest margin, the ability to collect fees from services provided, by controlling the costs of delivering services and the management of loan and lease losses. The primary source of revenues is the net interest margin, which represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets (i.e. loans and investment securities) and expense on interest-bearing liabilities (i.e. deposits and borrowed funding). The net interest margin is affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows. Fees earned include charges for deposit and debit card services, trust services and loan services. Personnel costs are the primary expenses required to deliver the services to customers. Other costs include occupancy and equipment and general and administrative expenses.

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Financial Condition Data
At September 30, 2015, the Company had total assets of $1.17 billion, a decrease of $13.6 million from the amount at June 30, 2015. Total investment securities decreased $4.8 million, while total loans and leases receivable decreased $8.1 million. Total liabilities decreased $17.5 million due to a decrease in deposits of $46.9 million and partially offset by an increase in advances from FHLB and other borrowings of $27.1 million. Stockholders' equity increased $3.8 million since June 30, 2015, due to improvements in accumulated other comprehensive loss and an increase in retained earnings. In July 2015, the Bank sold its branch office in Pierre, SD with a book value of $21.4 million in deposits on July 24, 2015, for a $2.8 million net pre-tax gain. In addition, loans receivable of $24.2 million and other assets, which included cash on hand, property and equipment, and accrued interest receivable, totaling $503,000, were included in the transaction. The resulting impact attributed to this transaction was a net decrease in assets of $21.4 million, which was the primary factor in the reduction in assets since the prior quarter end.
The decrease in loans and leases receivable, net, which excludes loans in process and deferred fees, was $8.2 million due to the decrease in loan balances. Commercial real estate increased $22.4 million, while agricultural and commercial business loans decreased by $26.4 million and $7.1 million, respectively.
The investment securities, which includes available for sale and held to maturity securities, decreased by $4.8 million due to the sale of available for sale investment securities, principal payments, maturities, and purchased investment securities during the first three months of fiscal 2016. The book value of investment securities sold, called or matured were $10.8 million, while repayments of principal balances of investments securities totaled $7.9 million. These reductions in the balance were partially offset by the purchase of investment securities of $13.2 million. The remaining change in investment securities was the net premium amortization of investment securities and partially offset by increases in market value which increased the recorded balance by $738,000 for the first three months of fiscal 2016. The Company classifies its investment securities as available for sale and held to maturity. Investment securities available for sale decreased by $4.6 million for the three month ended September 30, 2015, while investment securities held to maturity decreased by $114,000.
Loans held for sale decreased $11,000, to $9.0 million at September 30, 2015. The amount held was dependent on the timing of the sales to secondary markets versus the current loan origination activity. New home financing remains strong in the local marketplace.
See the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for a detailed analysis of the change in cash and cash equivalents.
Deposits decreased $46.9 million, to $916.3 million at September 30, 2015, due to a $36.9 million decrease in public fund deposits and a decrease of $19.9 million from in-market, non-public fund customer deposits. These were partially offset by an increase in out-of-market certificates of deposits of $9.9 million. Advances from the FHLB and other borrowings increased $27.1 million, to $92.6 million at September 30, 2015 as compared to June 30, 2015, due to additional overnight funding needed to offset the reduction in deposits.
Stockholders' equity increased $3.8 million at September 30, 2015 when compared to June 30, 2015. Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related deferred tax effect, reflected a decrease of unrealized losses of $715,000 since June 30, 2015 and improved stockholders' equity. Retained earnings increased by $3.1 million due to net income of $3.9 million and partially offset by the payment of cash dividends of $794,000.
Analysis of Net Interest Income
Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.
Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields.    The following tables present for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. The tables do not reflect any effect of income taxes. Average balances consist of daily average balances for the Bank with simple average balances for all other subsidiaries of the Company. The average balances include nonaccruing loans and leases. The yields on loans and leases include origination fees, net of costs, which are considered adjustments to yield.

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Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Outstanding
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Outstanding
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Yield/
Rate
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases receivable(1)(3)
$
913,277

 
$
10,085

 
4.39
%
 
$
818,100

 
$
9,160

 
4.44
%
Investment securities(2)(3)
178,528

 
715

 
1.59

 
358,876

 
1,155

 
1.28

Correspondent bank stock
4,818

 
31

 
2.56

 
7,004

 
51

 
2.89

Total interest-earning assets
1,096,623

 
$
10,831

 
3.93
%
 
1,183,980

 
$
10,366

 
3.47
%
Noninterest-earning assets
74,957

 
 

 
 

 
73,181

 
 

 
 

Total assets
$
1,171,580

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,257,161

 
 

 
 

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Checking and money market
$
374,980

 
$
222

 
0.24
%
 
$
400,864

 
$
252

 
0.25
%
Savings
95,996

 
60

 
0.25

 
147,952

 
79

 
0.21

Certificates of deposit
299,554

 
563

 
0.75

 
256,168

 
585

 
0.91

Total interest-bearing deposits
770,530

 
845

 
0.44

 
804,984

 
916

 
0.45

FHLB advances and other borrowings
81,852

 
85

 
0.41

 
136,731

 
857

 
2.49

Subordinated debentures payable to trusts
24,656

 
294

 
4.74

 
24,837

 
307

 
4.90

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
877,038

 
$
1,224

 
0.56
%
 
$
966,552

 
$
2,080

 
0.85
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
155,703

 
 

 
 

 
156,070

 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
32,699

 
 

 
 

 
32,534

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities
1,065,440

 
 

 
 

 
1,155,156

 
 

 
 

Equity
106,140

 
 

 
 

 
102,005

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,171,580

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,257,161

 
 

 
 

Net interest income; interest rate spread(4)
 

 
$
9,607

 
3.37
%
 
 

 
$
8,286

 
2.62
%
Net interest margin(4)(5)
 

 
 

 
3.49
%
 
 

 
 

 
2.78
%
Net interest margin, TE(6)
 

 
 

 
3.55
%
 
 

 
 

 
2.84
%
_____________________________________
(1) 
Includes loan fees and interest on accruing loans and leases past due 90 days or more.
(2) 
Includes federal funds sold and interest earning reserve balances at the Federal Reserve Bank.
(3) 
Yields do not reflect the tax-exempt nature of loans, equipment leases and municipal securities.
(4) 
Percentages for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 have been annualized.
(5) 
Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(6)Net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis ("Net Interest Margin, TE") is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the following Non-GAAP Disclosure Reconciliation of Net Interest Income (GAAP) to Net Interest Margin, TE (Non-GAAP). The tax-equivalent adjustment to net interest income recognizes the income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets and adjusting for federal and state exemption of interest income and certain other permanent income tax differences. We believe that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin expressed on a fully taxable equivalent basis, and accordingly believe the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure may be useful for peer comparison purposes. As a non-GAAP financial measure, Net Interest Margin, TE should be considered supplemental to and not a substitute for or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. As other companies may use different calculations for Net Interest Margin, TE, this presentation may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The reconciliation of the Net Interest Income (GAAP) to Net Interest Margin, TE (non-GAAP) is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Net interest income
$
9,607

 
$
8,286

Taxable equivalent adjustment
170

 
187

Adjusted net interest income
9,777

 
8,473

Average interest-earning assets
1,096,623

 
1,183,980

Net interest margin, TE
3.55
%
 
2.84
%

Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income
The following schedule presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between increases and decreases resulting from fluctuating outstanding balances that are due to the levels and volatility of interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by previous rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by previous volume). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015 vs 2014
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Due to
Volume
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Due to
Rate
 
Total
Increase
(Decrease)
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases receivable(1)
$
1,042

 
$
(117
)
 
$
925

Investment securities(2)
(579
)
 
139

 
(440
)
Correspondent bank stock
(16
)
 
(4
)
 
(20
)
Total interest-earning assets
$
447

 
$
18

 
$
465

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
Checking and money market
$
(19
)
 
$
(11
)
 
$
(30
)
Savings
(28
)
 
9

 
(19
)
Certificates of deposit
99

 
(121
)
 
(22
)
Total interest-bearing deposits
52

 
(123
)
 
(71
)
FHLB advances and other borrowings
(343
)
 
(429
)
 
(772
)
Subordinated debentures payable to trusts
(2
)
 
(11
)
 
(13
)
Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
(293
)
 
$
(563
)
 
$
(856
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income increase
$
740

 
$
581

 
$
1,321

_____________________________________
(1) 
Includes loan fees and interest on accruing loans and leases past due 90 days or more.
(2) 
Includes federal funds sold and interest earning reserve balances at the Federal Reserve Bank.


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Application of Critical Accounting Policies
GAAP requires management to utilize estimates when reporting financial results. The Company has identified the policies discussed below as Critical Accounting Policies because the accounting estimates require management to make certain assumptions about matters that may be uncertain at the time the estimate was made and a different method of estimating could have been reasonably made that could have a material impact on the presentation of the Company's financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations.
Investment Securities. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the date individual securities are acquired and evaluates the appropriateness of such classifications at each statement of financial condition date.
Investment securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, and are reported at amortized cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, using a method that approximates level yield. Investment securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but may not hold necessarily to maturity, and all equity securities. Any decision to sell a security classified as available for sale would be based on various factors, including significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of the Company's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations, and other similar factors. Investment securities available for sale are carried at fair value and unrealized gains or losses are reported as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income net of the related deferred tax effect. Sales of securities available for sale are recorded on a trade date basis.
Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized over the contractual lives of those securities, except for agency residential mortgage-backed securities, for which prepayments are probable and predictable, which are amortized over the estimated expected repayment terms of the underlying mortgages. The method of amortization results in a constant effective yield on those securities (the interest method). Interest on debt securities is recognized in income as accrued. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined using the specific identification method.
Investment Securities Impairment.    Management has a process in place to identify securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other-than-temporary. This process involves the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, review of available information regarding the financial position of the issuer, monitoring the rating of the security, cash flow projections, and the Company's intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity. To the extent we determine that a security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, an impairment loss is recognized. If the Company intends to sell a security or it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell a security before the recovery of its amortized cost, less any current period credit loss, the Company recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment in net income for the difference between amortized cost and fair value. If we do not expect to recover the amortized cost basis, we do not plan to sell the security and if it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell a security before the recovery of it amortized cost, less any current period credit loss, the recognition of the other-than-temporary impairment is bifurcated. For those securities, the Company separates the total impairment into a credit loss component recognized in net income, and the amount of the loss related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income net of taxes.
The amount of the credit loss component of a security impairment is estimated as the difference between amortized cost and the present value of the expected cash flows of the security. The present value is determined using the best estimate cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to accrete an asset-backed or floating rate security. At September 30, 2015, the Company does not have other-than-temporarily impaired securities for which credit losses exist.
Level 3 Fair Value Measurement.    GAAP requires the Company to measure the fair value of financial instruments under a standard which describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Level 3 measurement includes significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This valuation process may take into consideration factors such as market liquidity. Imprecision in estimating these factors can impact the amount recorded on the balance sheet for a particular asset or liability with related impacts to earnings or other comprehensive income (loss).
Although management believes that it uses a best estimate of information available to determine fair value, due to the uncertainty of future events, the approach includes a process that may differ significantly from other methodologies and still produce an estimate that is in accordance with GAAP.

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Loans Held for Sale. Loans receivable, which the Bank may sell or intend to sell prior to maturity, are carried at the lower of net book value or fair value on an aggregate basis. Such loans held for sale include loans receivable that management intends to use as part of its asset/liability strategy, or that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risk or other similar factors.
Loans and Leases Receivable.    Loans receivable are stated at unpaid principal balances and net of deferred loan origination fees, costs and discounts.
The Company's leases receivable are classified as direct finance leases. Under the direct financing method of accounting for leases, the total net payments receivable under the lease contracts and the residual value of the leased equipment, net of unearned income, are recorded as a net investment in direct financing leases and the unearned income is recognized each month on a basis which approximates the interest method.
In accordance with ASC 310, the loan portfolio was disaggregated into segments and then further disaggregated into classes for certain disclosures. A portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses. A class is generally determined based on the initial measurement attribute, risk characteristics of the loan, and an entity's method for monitoring and assessing credit risk. Residential and Consumer loan portfolio segments include classes of one-to- four- family, construction, consumer direct, consumer home equity, and consumer overdraft and reserves. Commercial, Commercial Real Estate and Agriculture loan portfolio segments include the classes of commercial business, equipment finance leases, commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, construction, agricultural business, and agricultural real estate.
Interest on loans is recognized on an accrual basis at the applicable interest rate on the principal amount outstanding. Loan origination fees and direct costs as well as premiums and discounts are amortized as level yield adjustments over the respective loan terms. Unamortized net fees or costs are recognized upon early repayment of the loans. Loan commitment fees are generally deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the commitment period.
Impaired loans are generally carried on a nonaccrual status when there are reasonable doubts as to the collectability of principal and/or interest and/or when payment becomes 90 days past due, except loans which are well secured and in the process of collection. For all portfolio segments and classes accrued but uncollected, interest is reversed and charged against interest income when the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable value of collateral is sufficient to recover the principal balance and accrued interest. Interest payments received on nonaccrual and impaired loans are normally applied to principal. Once all principal has been received, additional interest payments are recognized on a cash basis as interest income.
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and insignificant payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial, commercial real estate and agricultural loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
As part of the Company's ongoing risk management practices, management attempts to work with borrowers when necessary to extend or modify loan terms to better align with their current ability to repay. Extensions and modifications to loans are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines which conform to regulatory guidance. Each occurrence is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately. In a situation where an economic concession has been granted to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty, the Company identifies and reports that loan as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). Management considers regulatory guidelines when restructuring loans to ensure that prudent lending practices are followed. As such, qualification criteria and payment terms consider the borrower's current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan. Additionally, the Company structures loan modifications with the intent of strengthening repayment prospects.
The Company considers whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, as well as whether a concession has been granted to a borrower determined to be troubled, when determining whether a modification meets the criteria of being a TDR under ASC 310-40. For such purposes, evidence which may indicate that a borrower is troubled includes, among other factors, the borrower's default on debt, the borrower's declaration of bankruptcy or preparation for the declaration of bankruptcy, the borrower's forecast that entity-specific cash flows will be insufficient to service the related debt, or the

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borrower's inability to obtain funds from sources other than existing creditors at an effective interest rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for a non-troubled debtor. If a borrower is determined to be troubled based on such factors or similar evidence, a concession will be deemed to have been granted if a modification of the terms of the debt occurred that management would not otherwise consider. Such concessions may include, among other modifications, a reduction of the stated interest for the remaining original life of the debt, an extension of the maturity date at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, a reduction of accrued interest, or a reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt. Quarterly, TDRs are reviewed and classified as compliant or non-compliant.  Non-compliant TDRs are restructured contracts that have not complied with the restructured terms of the agreement or whereby the Company has begun its collection process. The Company considers payments or maturities of loans that are greater than 90 days past due as being non-compliant with the terms of the restructured agreement.
A modification of loan terms that management would generally not consider to be a TDR could be a temporary extension of maturity to allow a borrower to complete an asset sale whereby the proceeds of such transaction are to be paid to satisfy the outstanding debt. Additionally, a modification that extends the term of a loan, but does not involve reduction of principal or accrued interest, in which the interest rate is adjusted to reflect current market rates for similarly situated borrowers is not considered a TDR. Nevertheless, each assessment will take into account any modified terms and will be comprehensive to ensure appropriate impairment assessment.
Loans that are reported as TDRs apply the identical criteria in the determination of whether the loan should be accruing or nonaccruing. Typically, the event of classifying the loan as a TDR due to a modification of terms is independent from the determination of accruing interest on a loan in accordance with accounting standards.
For all non-homogeneous loans (including TDRs) that have been placed on nonaccrual status, the Company's policy for returning nonaccruing loans to accrual status requires the following criteria: six months of continued performance, timely payments, positive cash flow and an acceptable loan to value ratio. For homogeneous loans (including TDRs), typical in the residential and consumer portfolio, the policy requires six months of consecutive timely loan payments for returning nonaccrual loans to accruing status.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses.    GAAP requires the Company to maintain an allowance for probable loan and lease losses in the loan and lease portfolio. Management must develop a consistent and systematic approach to estimate the appropriate balances that will cover the probable losses.
The allowance for loan and lease losses is maintained at a level that management determines is sufficient to absorb estimated probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio through a provision for loan losses charged to net income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Management charges off loans, or portions of loans, in the period that such loans, or portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. The collectability of individual impaired loans is determined through an estimate of the fair value of the underlying collateral and/or an assessment of the financial condition and repayment capacity of the borrower. The allowances for loan and lease losses are comprised of both specific valuation allowances and general valuation allowances that are determined in accordance with authoritative accounting guidance. Additions are made to the allowance through periodic provisions charged to current operations and recovery of principal on loans previously charged off.
The allowance for loan and lease losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
Specific valuation allowances are established based on the Company's analyses of individual loans that are considered impaired. If a loan is deemed to be impaired, management measures the extent of the impairment and establishes a specific valuation allowance for that amount. The Company applies this classification to loans individually evaluated for impairment in the loan portfolio segments of commercial, commercial real estate and agricultural loans. Smaller balance homogeneous loans are evaluated for impairment on a collective rather than an individual basis. The Company measures impairment on an individual loan and the extent to which a specific valuation allowance is necessary by comparing the loan's outstanding balance to the fair value of the collateral, less the estimated cost to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent, or to the present value of expected cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate. A specific valuation allowance is established when the fair value of the collateral, net of estimated costs, or the present value of the expected cash flows is less than the recorded investment in the loan.
The Company also follows a process to assign general valuation allowances to loan portfolio segment categories. General valuation allowances are established by applying the Company's loan loss provisioning methodology, and reflect the estimated

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probable incurred losses in loans outstanding. The loan loss provisioning methodology considers various factors in determining the appropriate quantified risk factors to use in order to determine the general valuation allowances. The factors assessed begin with the historical loan loss experience for each of the loan portfolio segments. The Company's historical loan loss experience is then adjusted by considering qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the existing portfolio to differ from historical loss experience, including, but not limited to, the following:
Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices;
Changes in international, national, regional, and local economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, including the condition of various market segments;
Changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and in the terms of loans;
Changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of non-accrual loans, and the volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans;
Changes in the quality of the Company's loan review system;
Changes in the value of the underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;
The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations;
Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; and
The effect of other external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, on the level of estimated credit losses in the existing portfolio.
By considering the factors discussed above, the Company determines quantified risk factors that are applied to each non-impaired loan or loan type in the loan portfolio to determine the general valuation allowances.
The time period considered for historical loss experience is a rolling 36 month period.
The process of establishing the loan and lease loss allowances may also involve:
Periodic inspections of the loan collateral;
Regular meetings of executive management with the pertinent Board committee, during which observable trends in the local economy, commodity prices and/or the real estate market are discussed; and
Analysis of the portfolio in the aggregate, as well as on an individual loan basis, taking into consideration payment history, underwriting analyses, and internal risk ratings.
In order to determine the overall adequacy, each loan portfolio segment's respective loan loss allowance is reviewed quarterly by management and by the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, as applicable.
Future adjustments to the allowance for loan and lease losses and methodology may be necessary if economic or other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the estimates or, if required by regulators, based upon information at the time of their examinations. Such adjustments to estimates are made in the period in which these factors and other relevant considerations indicate that loss levels vary from previous estimates.
Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the allowance, unforeseen market or borrower conditions could result in adjustments and net income being significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determinations.
Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSRs").    The Company records a servicing asset for contractually separated servicing from the underlying mortgage loans. The asset is initially recorded at fair value and represents an intangible asset backed by an income stream from the serviced assets. The asset is amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income.
At each balance sheet date, the MSRs are analyzed for impairment, which occurs when the fair value of the MSRs is lower than the amortized book value. A portion of the Company's MSRs in the portfolio were acquired from the South Dakota Housing Development Authority's first-time homebuyer's program. Due to the lack of quoted markets for the Company's servicing portfolio, the Company estimates the fair value of the MSRs using a present value of future cash flow analysis. If the fair value is greater than or equal to the amortized book value of the MSRs, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value is

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less than the book value, an expense for the difference is charged to net income by initiating an MSR valuation account. If the Company determines this impairment is temporary, any future changes in impairment are recorded as a change in net income and the valuation account. If the Company determines the impairment to be permanent, the valuation is written off against the MSRs, which results in a new amortized balance.
The Company has included MSRs as a critical accounting policy because the use of estimates for determining fair value using present value concepts may produce results which may significantly differ from other fair value analysis, perhaps even to the point of recording impairment. The risk to net income is when the underlying mortgages are paid off significantly faster than the assumptions used in the previously recorded amortization. Estimating future cash flows on the underlying mortgages is a difficult analysis and requires judgment based on the best information available. The Company looks at alternative assumptions and projections when preparing a reasonable and supportable analysis. Based on the Company's analysis of MSRs, no valuation reserve was recorded for temporary impairment at September 30, 2015.
Self-Insurance.    The Company has a self-insured healthcare plan and a self-insured dental plan for its employees up to certain limits. To mitigate a portion of the risks involved with a self-insurance health plan, the Company has a stop-loss insurance policy through a commercial insurance carrier for coverage in excess of $75,000 per individual occurrence. The estimate of self-insurance liability for each plan is based upon known claims and an estimate of incurred, but not reported ("IBNR") claims. IBNR claims are estimated using historical claims lag information received by a third party claims administrator. Due to the uncertainty of claims, the approach includes a process that may differ significantly from other methodologies and still produce an estimate that is in accordance with GAAP. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the accrual, unforeseen claims could result in adjustments to the accrual. These adjustments could significantly affect net income if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in estimating the accrual.
Asset Quality
When a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan within 10 to 15 days after the payment is due, the Bank generally institutes collection procedures by issuing a late notice. The customer is contacted again when the payment is between 17 and 40 days past due. In most cases, delinquencies are cured promptly; however, if a loan has been delinquent for more than 40 days, the Bank attempts additional written as well as verbal contacts and, if necessary, personal contact with the borrower in order to determine the reason for the delinquency and to affect a cure. Where appropriate, Bank personnel review the condition of the property and the financial circumstances of the borrower. Based upon the results of any such investigation, the Bank may: (i) accept a repayment program which under appropriate circumstances could involve an extension in the case of consumer loans for the arrearage from the borrower, (ii) seek evidence, in the form of a listing contract, of efforts by the borrower to sell the property if the borrower has stated that he is attempting to sell, or (iii) initiate foreclosure proceedings. When a loan payment is delinquent for 90 days, the Bank generally will initiate foreclosure proceedings unless management is satisfied the credit problem is correctable.
Loans are generally classified as nonaccrual when there are reasonable doubts as to the collectability of principal and/or interest and/or when payment becomes 90 days past due, except loans which are well secured and in the process of collection. Interest collections on nonaccrual loans, for which the ultimate collectability of principal is uncertain, are applied as principal reductions.
Leases are generally classified as nonaccrual when there are reasonable doubts as to the collectability of principal and/or interest. Leases may be placed on nonaccrual when the lease has experienced either four consecutive months with no payments or once the account is five months in arrears. Interest collections on nonaccrual leases, for which the ultimate collectability of principal is uncertain, are applied as principal reductions.
When a lessee fails to make a required lease payment within 10 days after the payment is due, Mid America Capital generally institutes collection procedures. The lessee may be contacted by telephone on the 10th, but no later than the 30th day of delinquency. A late notice is automatically issued by the system on the 11th day of delinquency and is sent to the lessee. The lease may be referred to legal counsel when the lease is past due beyond four payments and no positive response has been received or when other considerations are present.
Nonperforming assets (i.e., nonaccrual loans and leases, accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days and foreclosed assets) decreased $1.1 million during the fiscal year to $12.1 million at September 30, 2015. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets, which is one indicator of credit risk exposure, decreased to 1.04% at September 30, 2015, from 1.12% at June 30, 2015.
Nonaccruing loans and leases decreased to $11.9 million at September 30, 2015 compared to $13.1 million at June 30, 2015. Included in nonaccruing loans and leases at September 30, 2015 were one consumer residential relationships totaling $113,000, six commercial business relationships totaling $1.6 million, three commercial real estate relationships totaling

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$476,000, seven agricultural real estate relationships totaling $4.4 million, seven agricultural business relationships totaling $5.0 million, and nine consumer relationships totaling $243,000.
There were no accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days at September 30, 2015 and at June 30, 2015.
The Company's nonperforming loans and leases, which represent nonaccrual loans and leases plus those past due over 90 days and still accruing were $11.9 million, a decrease of $1.3 million from the levels at June 30, 2015. Dairy related loans included in the nonperforming loans at September 30, 2015 were less than one-half of the total nonperforming loans, which is comparable to June 30, 2015. The risk rating system in place is designed to identify and manage the nonperforming loans and leases. Commercial and agricultural loans and equipment finance leases will have specific reserve allocations based on collateral values or based on the present value of expected cash flows if the loans or leases are deemed impaired. Loans and leases that are not performing do not necessarily result in a loss.
As of September 30, 2015, the Company had $272,000 of foreclosed assets which was consumer related and primarily comprised of residential real estate collateral.
At September 30, 2015, the Company had designated $19.7 million of its assets as classified, which management has determined need to be closely monitored because of possible credit problems of the borrowers or the cash flows of the secured properties. This amount includes $137,000 of unused lines of credit for those borrowers that have classified assets. At September 30, 2015, the Company had $21.5 million in commercial real estate and commercial business loans purchased, of which none of the amounts were currently classified. These loans and leases were considered in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses. The allowance for loan and lease losses is established based on management's evaluation of the risks probable in the loan and lease portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of loan and lease activity. Such evaluation, which includes a review of all loans and leases for which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers the estimated fair market value of the underlying collateral, present value of expected principal and interest payments, economic conditions, historical loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for an adequate loan and lease loss allowance.
Although the Company's management believes that the recorded allowance for loan and lease losses was adequate to provide for probable losses on the related loans and leases, there can be no assurance that the allowance existing at September 30, 2015 will be adequate in the future.
In accordance with the Company's internal classification of assets policy, management evaluates the loan and lease portfolio on a monthly basis to identify loss potential and determines the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses quarterly. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when the collection of principal and/or interest becomes doubtful. Foreclosed assets include assets acquired in settlement of loans.

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The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of the Company's nonperforming assets from continuing operations for the periods indicated.
 
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Nonaccruing loans and leases:
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
113

 
$
112

Commercial business
1,590

 
2,398

Commercial real estate
476

 
359

Agricultural real estate
4,396

 
4,482

Agricultural business
5,036

 
5,474

Consumer direct
33

 
45

Consumer home equity
210

 
237

Total nonaccruing loans and leases
11,854

 
13,107

Accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days:
 
 
 
Total accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days

 

Foreclosed assets:
 
 
 
One- to four-family
139

 
111

Consumer direct
8

 

Consumer home equity
125

 
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Total foreclosed assets(1)
272

 
157

Total nonperforming assets(2)
$
12,126

 
$
13,264

Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets(3)
1.04
%
 
1.12
%
Ratio of nonperforming loans and leases to total loans and leases(4)
1.31
%
 
1.43
%
Accruing troubled debt restructures
$
2,545

 
$
2,767

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(1) 
Total foreclosed assets do not include land or other real estate owned held for sale.
(2) 
Nonperforming assets include nonaccruing loans and leases, accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days and foreclosed assets.
(3) 
Percentage is calculated based upon total consolidated assets of the Company.
(4) 
Nonperforming loans and leases include nonaccruing loans and leases and accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days.

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The following table sets forth information with respect to activity in the Company's allowance for loan and lease losses from continuing operations during the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
11,230

 
$
10,502

Charge-offs:
 
 
 
Consumer direct
(1
)
 
(5
)
Consumer home equity
(154
)
 
(70
)
Consumer OD & reserve
(38
)
 
(66
)
Total charge-offs
(193
)
 
(141
)
Recoveries:
 
 
 
Commercial business
11

 
5

Consumer direct
3

 
3

Consumer home equity
10

 
6

Consumer OD & reserve
11

 
24

Consumer indirect
6

 

Total recoveries
41

 
40

Net (charge-offs)
(152
)
 
(101
)
Additions charged to operations
178

 
(22
)
Allowance related to assets acquired (sold), net

 

Balance at end of period
$
11,256

 
$
10,379

Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans and leases outstanding during the period (2)
0.07
%
 
0.05
%
Ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases at end of period
1.24
%
 
1.27
%
Ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming loans and leases at end of period(1)
95.0
%
 
68.7
%
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(1) 
Nonperforming loans and leases include nonaccruing loans and leases and accruing loans and leases delinquent more than 90 days.
(2) 
Percentages for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 have been annualized.
The distribution of the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses and impaired loss summary as required by ASC Topic 310, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan” are summarized in the following tables.  The combination of ASC Topic 450, “Accounting for Contingencies” and ASC Topic 310 calculations comprise the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses.
 
General
Allowance
for Loan and
Lease Losses
 
Specific
Impaired Loan
Valuation
Allowance
 
General
Allowance
for Loan and
Lease Losses
 
Specific
Impaired Loan
Valuation
Allowance
Loan Type
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Residential
$
238

 
$
31

 
$
269

 
$
32

Commercial business
766

 
7

 
788

 
7

Commercial real estate
5,197

 

 
4,757

 
4

Agricultural
3,773

 

 
4,037

 

Consumer
1,033

 
211

 
1,100

 
236

Total
$
11,007

 
$
249

 
$
10,951

 
$
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Number
of Loan
Customers
 
Loan
Balance
 
Impaired
Loan
Valuation
Allowance
 
Number
of Loan
Customers
 
Loan
Balance
 
Impaired
Loan
Valuation
Allowance
Loan Type
September 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Residential
2

 
$
148

 
$
31

 
2

 
$
148

 
$
32

Commercial business
7

 
1,871

 
7

 
8

 
2,731

 
7

Commercial real estate
5

 
753

 

 
5

 
712

 
4

Agricultural
15

 
13,458

 

 
15

 
14,009

 

Consumer
37

 
1,035

 
211

 
44

 
1,192

 
236

Total
66

 
$
17,265

 
$
249

 
74

 
$
18,792

 
$
279


The allowance for loan and lease losses was $11.3 million at September 30, 2015, as compared to $11.2 million at June 30, 2015. The general valuation allowance increased by $56,000 due to slight changes in historical loss data, portfolio performance attributes and loan balances for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The specific valuation allowance decreased slightly by $30,000 to $249,000. The consumer segment represented 84.7% of the specific reserve in the portfolio. The ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases was 1.24% at September 30, 2015, compared to 1.23% at June 30, 2015. The Company's management has considered nonperforming assets and other assets of concern in establishing the allowance for loan and lease losses. The Company continues to monitor its allowance for possible loan and lease losses and make future additions or reductions in light of the level of loans and leases in its portfolio and as economic conditions dictate. The current level of the allowance for loan and lease losses is a result of management's assessment of the risks within the portfolio based on the information revealed in credit reporting processes. The Company utilizes a risk-rating system on commercial business, agricultural, construction, multi-family and commercial real estate loans, including purchased loans. The Company periodically utilizes an external loan review to assist in the assessment of the appropriateness of risk ratings and of risks within the portfolio. A periodic credit review is performed on all types of loans and leases to establish the necessary reserve based on the estimated risk within the portfolio. This assessment of risk takes into account the composition of the loan and lease portfolio, historical loss experience for each loan and lease category, previous loan and lease experience, concentrations of credit, current economic conditions and other factors that in management's judgment deserve recognition.
Real estate properties acquired through foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value (less a deduction for disposition costs). Valuations are periodically updated by management and a specific provision for losses on such properties is established by a charge to operations if the carrying values of the properties exceed their estimated net realizable values.
At September 30, 2015, the Company also had an allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures of $93,000. This amount is maintained as a separate liability account to cover estimated potential credit losses associated with off-balance sheet credit instruments such as off-balance sheet loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and guarantees and is recorded in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
Losses on mortgage loans previously sold are recorded when the Bank indemnifies or repurchases mortgage loans previously sold. The representations and warranties in our loan sale agreements provide that we repurchase or indemnify the investors for losses or costs on loans we sell under certain limited conditions. At September 30, 2015, the Company recorded a $48,000 recourse liability for mortgage loans sold, which is an increase of $6,000 since June 30, 2015.
Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the allowances, unforeseen market conditions could result in adjustments and net income being significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determinations. Future additions to the Company's allowances may result from periodic loan, property and collateral reviews and thus cannot be predicted in advance. See Note 1 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements," which is included in Part II, Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2015, for a description of the Company's policy regarding the provision for losses on loans and leases.
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014
General.    The Company's net income was $3.9 million or $0.55 for basic and diluted earnings per common share for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, a $2.0 million increase compared to $1.8 million or $0.26 for basic and diluted earnings per common share for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The first quarter of fiscal 2016 resulted in a return on average equity (i.e., net income divided by average equity) of 14.44%, compared to 7.05% for the same quarter of the prior year, while the return on average assets (i.e., net income divided by average assets) was 1.31% compared to 0.57%, respectively. As discussed in more detail below, the increases were due primarily to the gain on sale of a bank branch resulting in a net gain of $2.8 million d

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uring the quarter. In addition, net interest income increased by $1.3 million when compared to the same quarter of a year ago due in large part to increased loan balances and lower funding costs. This was partially offset by higher compensation costs of $808,000. These net increases in pre-tax income resulted in additional provision for income taxes of $1.3 million for the current quarter when compared to the same quarter one year earlier.
Interest, Dividend and Loan Fee Income.    Interest, dividend and loan fee income was $10.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $10.4 million for the same quarter of the prior year, an increase of $465,000 or 4.5%. Interest earned on loans and leases receivable totaled $10.1 million for the quarter which is an increase of $925,000 when compared to the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The average balance of loans and leases receivable was $913.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, an increase of 11.6%, while the average yield decreased by 5 basis points to 4.39% in the quarter-over-quarter comparison. Interest earned on investment securities and interest-earning deposits decreased by $460,000, to $746,000 for the current quarter compared to $1.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The average yield on investment securities and interest-earning deposits increased by 31 basis points to 1.62%, while the average balance decreased by $182.5 million to $183.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. Overall, the average balance of total interest-earning assets decreased by 7.4%, however the changing average balance mix from investments to loans and leases receivable resulted in an increase in total interest and dividend revenue of $447,000. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased by 46 basis points due to the increase in the higher yielding loan and lease receivable balances as a percentage of earning assets and reduced balances of lower yielding investments, resulting in an increase to interest and dividend revenue of $18,000 attributable to the net change in interest-earning asset yields.
As mentioned above, the average yield on interest-earning assets increased, when compared to the same quarter a year earlier, primarily due to the higher percentage of loans and leases receivable in the interest-earning asset portfolio. Loans and leases receivable comprised 83% of the interest-earning assets for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 compared to 69% for the quarter one year earlier. Since the average rate earned on loans and leases receivable are higher than the other interest-earning assets, the overall yield on interest-earning assets increased. This balance sheet repositioning occurred in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2015 when the Company liquidated lower-earning available-for-sale investment securities to reduce FHLB borrowings and improve overall net interest margin.
Interest Expense.    Interest expense was $1.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $2.1 million for the same quarter of the prior year, a decrease of $856,000 or 41.2%. Interest expense related to the FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased by $772,000 due to a decrease in the rate paid and a reduction in average balances, which were impacted by the prepayment of higher-rate term FHLB advances in the second fiscal quarter of fiscal 2015. The average rate paid decreased by 208 basis points when comparing the current quarter to the same quarter a year ago and resulted in interest savings of $429,000, while the average balance decrease of $54.9 million resulted in additional interest savings of $343,000. FHLB borrowing balances were reduced during the second and third fiscal quarters as mentioned above. Interest expense related to interest-bearing deposits decreased by $71,000 which was due to a $123,000 decrease resulting from declining rates and partially offset by a $52,000 increase due to average balances. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits decreased by one basis point to 0.44% for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. The increase in interest expense due to average balance changes was attributed to the flow of balances from savings accounts to certificates of deposits and to a lesser degree the money market accounts, even though overall deposit balances decreased by 4.3% when compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Interest expense on subordinated debentures decreased by $13,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015, when compared to the prior fiscal year, due to the expiration in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 of one interest rate contract totaling $2.0 million in notional value which paid a weighted average rate of 6.58% while it was effective. The interest rate contract was not replaced.
Net Interest Income.    Net interest income for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was $9.6 million, an increase of $1.3 million or 15.9%, compared to fiscal 2015, due in large part to a decrease in interest expense of $856,000 or 41.2%. This interest expense decrease was complemented by an increase in interest income of $465,000 or 4.5%. The net interest margin was 3.49%, compared to 2.78% for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year, an increase of 71 basis points, while the Company's net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis was 3.55% as compared to 2.84%. This increase in NIM, TE was strategically executed in the second fiscal quarter of 2015 when the Company prepaid $84.9 million of FHLB term advances and recognized a loss of $4.1 million to reposition the balance sheet and improve net interest margins moving forward. The Company also sold available-for-sale investment securities that had lower yielding rates to fund these prepayments. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 46 basis points to 3.93% for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, while the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 29 basis points to 0.56%. Average balances decreased when compared to the same quarter from the prior fiscal year for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities by 7.4% and 9.3%, respectively, due in part to the balance sheet repositioning mentioned earlier. The Company continues to have a diversified loan portfolio comprised of a mix of consumer and business type lending. This mix helps the Company manage the net interest margin and interest rate risk by retaining loan and lease production on the balance sheet or by looking at alternatives through secondary markets.

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Provision for Losses on Loans and Leases.    The allowance for loan and lease losses is maintained at a level which is believed by management to be adequate to absorb probable losses on existing loans and leases that may become uncollectible, based on an evaluation of the collectability of the loans and leases and prior loan and lease loss experience. The evaluation takes into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and balances of the loan and lease portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans and leases, and current economic conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to pay. The allowance for loan and lease losses is established through a provision for losses on loans and leases charged to expense. See "Asset Quality" above for further discussion.
Provision for losses on loans and leases increased to $178,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, as compared to a benefit of $22,000 in the prior year's quarter. Factors impacting the provision recorded during the first quarter were net charge-offs of $152,000, loan and lease receivable decreases of $8.1 million, and valuation allowance on impaired loans decreases of $30,000 since June 30, 2015. In addition, nonperforming assets decreased by $1.1 million and classified assets decreased by $2.3 million during the quarter. In comparing the first quarter of fiscal 2016 to fiscal 2015, net charge-offs increased to $152,000 from $101,000 and loan and lease balances increased by 10.9% to $906.3 million. The valuation allowance on impaired loans was $249,000 at September 30, 2015, compared to $438,000 a year ago and classified assets decreased by $10.1 million to $19.7 million. In addition, nonperforming assets decreased by $3.1 million to $12.1 million at September 30, 2015, when compared to September 30, 2014. Dairy-related credits within the agricultural sector remain the largest segment within nonperforming assets as of September 30, 2015 at 45% of nonperforming assets.
The allowance for losses on loans and leases at September 30, 2015, was $11.3 million. The allowance increased from the September 30, 2014 balance of $10.4 million due to an increase in the general allowance stemming from the increase in loan balances over the time period and adjusted for changes in environmental factors and loan loss history and partially offset by a decrease in the specific valuation allowance recorded on impaired loans. The ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming loans and leases at September 30, 2015, was 95.0% compared to 68.7% at September 30, 2014. The allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans and leases ratio at September 30, 2015, was 1.24% compared to 1.27% at September 30, 2014. Management believes that the September 30, 2015, recorded allowance for loan and lease losses is adequate to provide for probable losses on the related loans and leases, based on its evaluation of the collectability of loans and leases and prior loss experience.
Noninterest Income.    Noninterest income was $6.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, an increase of $3.1 million as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2014. For the first quarter of fiscal 2016, increases from the prior fiscal year's first quarter included a gain on sale of a branch, gain on sale of loans and an increase in commission and insurance income of $2.8 million, $226,000 and $72,000, respectively. In addition, the Company closed one retail branch during the first quarter of the prior fiscal year which reduced the total noninterest income due to the disposition of closed-branch fixed assets of $163,000. Overall, these net increases were partially offset by a decrease in fees on deposits, loan servicing income and net gain or loss on sale of securities of $138,000, $35,000 and $29,000, respectively, when comparing the first quarter of fiscal 2016 to the same quarter of fiscal 2015.
Net gain on the sale of loans totaled $773,000, an increase of $226,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to the prior fiscal year's quarter. This increase was due to increased new home purchase originations when compared to the same quarter a year ago. Origination activity for residential lending continues to remain sound due to the local economic climate and favorable interest rates relative to historical levels.
Commission and insurance income was $491,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, an increase of $72,000 when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2015. This increase is due primarily to an increased book of business within the investment services line of business and from an increased asset base from which commissions are earned, when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. In conjunction with the increased revenue, variable pay for the current quarter, which is included in compensation expense, increased by $50,000 in the quarter-over-quarter comparison.
Fees on deposits decreased by $138,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 when compared to the same period of the prior year primarily due to decreases in NSF/Overdraft fees of $79,000 and point-of-sale income reductions of $33,000. NSF/overdraft fee decreases were attributed to reduced transactions and point-of-sale incentive income decreases were primarily due to reduced interchange fees per transaction.
Loan servicing income decreased by $35,000 to $335,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Amortization expense, which is a component of net loan servicing income, was $374,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and represented a decrease in expense of $9,000 when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2015 due to an assessment of prepayment speeds and lower asset base. In the quarter-over-quarter comparison, servicing fee income decreased by $44,000 due to a decreasing servicing asset base and an overall lesser net servicing fee percentage which is based on investor mix and modified for delinquencies.

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Net gain or loss on sale of securities from gross proceeds of $10.1 million netted a $5,000 gain, a decrease of $29,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2015. For the quarter ended September 30, 2014, gross proceeds received totaled $6.8 million and resulted in a net gain of $34,000.

Noninterest Expense.    Noninterest expense was $9.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $9.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, an increase of $911,000, or 10.1%. Compensation and employee benefits and other noninterest expenses increased by $808,000 and $156,000, respectively. These increases were partially offset by decreases in marketing and community investments of $98,000.
Compensation and employee benefits were $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, an increase of $808,000, or 15.4% when compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Increases in variable and incentive pay, health insurance benefit expense and base salaries were the primary components to the increase in compensation expense as compared to the the first quarter of fiscal 2015 as they increased by $330,000, $278,000 and $204,000, respectively. Deferred loan costs, which reduce compensation expense, helped to offset the increases with a $115,000 decrease in expense. Variable pay increased due to increased commission expense paid on commission and insurance income of $50,000 and increased mortgage commissions of $111,000. The commission expense increase was directly derived from commission and insurance income increases in noninterest income. Mortgage commissions increased due to increased mortgages closed during the first quarter of fiscal 2016 when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2015. Health and insurance benefit increases have resulted from specific claim incidents in addition to higher costs due to utilization. Total base salaries and wages were impacted by an increase in average FTEs along with one-time retention and severance pay of $98,000, which was incurred due to the Pierre branch sale and internal staffing restructuring completed during the first quarter. The average FTEs increased by 3.6%, or about 10 FTE, to an average of 292 FTEs for the three months ended September 30, 2015 when compared to the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. There has also been a continued emphasis on filling open positions with higher earning producers in an effort to bolster revenue. Compensation expense deferment under ASC 310-20 increased when compared to the prior year due to a combination of higher deferred loan costs and increased loan originations and renewals on commercial and residential loans, which produced compensation expense savings.
Other noninterest expenses increased $156,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, due primarily to increases in loan servicing costs of $116,000 and website expense of $89,000, respectively, when comparing the first quarters of 2016 to 2015. The increase in loan servicing costs was a result of higher mortgage production levels combined with expenses related to limited time promotional offerings. The website expense increase was primarily due to the new mobile online banking platform that the Bank implemented in the second half of fiscal 2015.
Marketing and community investment expenses decreased $98,000 to $274,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year . This was due to a combination of reduced debit card rewards costs as well as reduced overall marketing and advertising costs while the Bank transitioned to a new vendor.
Income tax expense.    The Company's income tax expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, increased to $2.1 million compared to $816,000 for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The effective tax rates were 35.2% and 31.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The effective rate increased due to the increase in pretax net income, which produced a lower permanent tax deduction to pretax income ratio, which resulted in a higher effective tax rate.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's liquidity is comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities, and cash flows from financing activities. Net cash used in financing activities of $15.7 million was partially offset by net cash provided by operating and investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2015 of $1.9 million and $11.3 million, respectively. For the same period ended September 30, 2014, net cash used in operating activities and financing activities were $1.9 million and $18.7 million, respectively, which were partially offset by cash provided by investing activities of $16.0 million. The results were a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $4.6 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
The Company's primary sources of funds are net interest income, in-market deposits, FHLB advances and other borrowings, repayments of loan principal, agency residential mortgage-backed securities and callable agency securities and, to a lesser extent, sales of mortgage loans, sales and maturities of investment securities, out-of-market deposits, and short-term investments. While scheduled loan payments and maturing securities are relatively predictable, deposit flows and loan and security prepayments are more influenced by interest rates, general economic conditions and competition. The Bank attempts to price its deposits to meet its asset/liability objectives consistent with local market conditions. Excess balances are invested in overnight funds.

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Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term responsibility of management. The Bank adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon management's assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) projected loan sales, (iii) expected deposit flows, (iv) yields available on interest-bearing deposits, and (v) the objectives of its asset/liability management program. Excess liquidity is invested generally in interest-bearing overnight deposits and other short-term government and agency obligations. During the three months ended September 30, 2015, the Bank increased its borrowings with the FHLB and other borrowings by $27.1 million.
Although in-market deposits is one of the Bank's primary source of funds, the Bank's policy has been to utilize borrowings where the funds can be invested in either loans or securities at a positive rate of return or to use the funds for short-term liquidity purposes. At September 30, 2015, the Bank had the following sources of additional borrowings:
$15.0 million in an uncommitted, unsecured line of federal funds with First Tennessee Bank, NA;
$20.0 million in an uncommitted, unsecured line of federal funds with Zions Bank;
$76.8 million of available credit from the Federal Reserve Bank; and
$223.0 million of available credit from FHLB of Des Moines (after deducting outstanding borrowings with FHLB of Des Moines).
The Bank may also seek other sources of contingent liquidity including additional federal funds purchased lines with correspondent banks and lines of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank. There were no funds drawn on the uncommitted, unsecured line of federal funds with First Tennessee Bank, NA, Zions Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank at September 30, 2015. The Bank, as a member of the FHLB of Des Moines, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB of Des Moines equal to 0.12% of the total assets of the Bank at December 31 annually. The Bank is also required to own activity-based stock, which is based on 4.00% of the Bank's outstanding advances. These percentages are subject to change at the discretion of the FHLB Board of Directors.
In addition to the above sources of additional borrowings, the Bank has implemented arrangements to acquire out-of-market certificates of deposit as an additional source of funding. As of September 30, 2015, the Bank had $83.9 million in out-of-market certificates of deposit.
The Bank anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments. At September 30, 2015, the Bank had outstanding commitments to originate and purchase mortgage and commercial loans of $20.1 million and to sell mortgage loans of $9.0 million. Commitments by the Bank to originate loans are not necessarily executed by the customer. The Bank monitors the ratio of commitments to funding for use in liquidity management. At September 30, 2015, the Bank had no outstanding commitments to purchase investment securities and no commitments to sell investment securities available for sale.
The Company has an available line of credit with United Bankers' Bank for liquidity needs of $4.0 million with no funds advanced at September 30, 2015. The line of credit was renewed on October 1, 2015 and is available through October 1, 2016. The Company has pledged 100% of Bank stock as collateral for this line of credit.
The Company uses its capital resources to pay dividends to its stockholders, to support organic growth, to make acquisitions, to service its debt obligations and to provide funding for investment into the Bank as Tier 1 capital.
The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements both at the Holding Company and at the Bank level administered by the Federal Reserve and the South Dakota Division of Banking, respectively. If a requirement is not met, regulatory authorities may take legal or administrative actions, including restrictions on growth or operations or, in extreme cases, seizure. Institutions not in compliance may apply for an exemption from the requirements and submit a recapitalization plan. At September 30, 2015, the Bank met all current capital requirements.

In July 2013, the Federal Reserve and other regulatory agencies issued final rules establishing a new comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations that would implement the Basel III capital framework and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. Under the final rules, compliance was required beginning January 1, 2015 for the Holding Company and Home Federal Bank, and included new minimum capital ratio requirements and modified regulatory capital adjustemnts and deductions. In addition, a transition period of the final rules is included for the capital conservation buffer which will become effective beginning January 1, 2016 through January 1, 2019, and will increase each risk-weighted asset minimum ratio

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requirements by 2.50% during the four year transition in equal increments annually. We believe we will continue to exceed all estimated well-capitalized regulatory requirements under these new rules on a fully phased-in basis. The Bank had a tier I capital ratio of 10.62% at September 30, 2015, which was higher than both the adequate-capitalized minimum ratio required of 4.00% and the well-capitalized minimum ratio requirement of 5.00%. The minimum total risk-based capital ratio requirement for well-capitalized institutions is 10.00% of risk-weighted assets. The Bank had a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.64% at September 30, 2015. For further details on capital and capital ratios for the Bank and the Company, see Note 2 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
The Company has entered into interest rate swap contracts which are classified as cash flow hedge contracts, fair value hedge contracts, or non-designated derivative contracts. At September 30, 2015, the total notional amount of interest rate swap contracts was $44.8 million with a fair value net loss of $1.2 million. The Company is exposed to losses if the counterparties fail to make their payments under the contract in which the Company is in a receiving status. The Company minimizes its risk by monitoring the credit standing of the counterparties. The Company anticipates the counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the remaining agreements. See Note 14 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Bank's operations. Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Bank are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Bank's performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, the Company makes use of a number of different financial instruments to help meet the financial needs of its customers. In accordance with GAAP, the full notional amounts of these transactions are not recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and are referred to as off-balance sheet instruments. These transactions and activities include commitments to extend lines of credit and standby letters of credit, and a recourse liability on the repurchase of mortgage loans previously sold. Off-balance sheet arrangements are discussed further in Part II, Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2015, under Note 20 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”
Off-balance sheet arrangements also include trust preferred securities, which have been de-consolidated in this report. Further information regarding trust preferred securities can be found in Note 13 in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-04 “Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors” (ASC Topic 310-40), regarding guidance to reduce inconsistencies when derecognizing loan receivables and recording real estate recognized. A creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity can elect to adopt the amendments using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-08 “Presentation of Financial Statement (ASC Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment" (ASC Topic 360), regarding guidance to report discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components

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of an entity. This update addresses the issue that currently, many disposals of small groups of assets, that are recurring in nature, qualify for discontinued operations. This update changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and also enhances convergence of the FASB’s and the International Accounting Standard Board’s (IASB) reporting requirements for discontinued operations.The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals that have not been reported in the financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-12 “Compensation-Stock Compensation” (ASC Topic 718), regarding when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments in this Update either (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (b) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The Company anticipates to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-13 “Consolidation” (ASC Topic 810), measuring the financial assets and the financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity. For entities that consolidate a collateralized financing entity within the scope of this update, an option to elect to measure the financial assets and the financial liabilities of that collateralized financing entity using either the measurement alternative included in this Update or Topic 820 on fair value measurement is provided. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period. The Company anticipates to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-14 “Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors” (ASC Subtopic 310-40), require that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if the following conditions are met: (1) the loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure; (2) at the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under that claim; and (3) at the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and the interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should adopt the amendments in this Update using either a prospective transition method or a modified retrospective transition method. Early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, is permitted if the entity already has adopted Update 2014-04. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-15 “Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern” (ASC Topic 205-40), disclosing the uncertainties about an Entity's ability to continue as a going concern. There may be conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Financial statements should be presented using the going concern basis of accounting, but the amendment in this update should be followed to determine whether to disclose information about the relevant conditions and events. The guidance is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual period and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company anticipates to apply this update in the annual report for fiscal 2017 and does not expect the application to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In January 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-01 “Income Statement-Extraordinary and Unusual Items” (Subtopic 225-20), eliminating the presentation of extraordinary items from income statement presentation. While this update removes the presentation and the need to evaluate the existence of extraordinary items for presentation on the income statement, presentation and disclosure guidance for items that are unusual in nature or occur infrequently will be retained and required to be reported within the document accordingly. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted provided that the guideline is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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In January 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-03 “Interest-Imputation of Interest” (Subtopic 835-30), simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. This update is designed to simplify reporting on debt issuance costs incurred and is requiring the presentation of the unamortized debt issue costs to be a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt, rather than a separate asset which provides no future economic benefit. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Entities will apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each period represented should be adjusted accordingly and applicable disclosures for a change in accounting principle will be needed. The Company adopted this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Since July 1, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11 through ASU no. 2015-16. None of the updates issued, including the amendment provisions to previous updates, are applicable to the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Subsequent Event
Management has evaluated subsequent events for potential disclosure or recognition through November 6, 2015, the date of the filing of the consolidated financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company's net income is largely dependent on its net interest income. Net interest income is susceptible to interest rate risk to the degree that interest-bearing liabilities with short- and medium-term maturities mature or reprice more rapidly than its interest-earning assets. When interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice more quickly than interest-earning assets in a given period, a significant increase in market rates of interest could adversely affect net interest income. Similarly, when interest-earning assets mature or reprice more quickly than interest-bearing liabilities, falling interest rates could result in a decrease in net income.

In an attempt to manage its exposure to change in interest rates, management monitors the Company's interest rate risk. The Company's Asset/Liability Committee meets periodically to review the Company's interest rate risk position and profitability, and to recommend adjustments for consideration by executive management. Management also reviews the Bank's securities portfolio, formulates investment strategies, and oversees the timing and implementation of transactions to assure attainment of the Board's objectives in the most effective manner. In managing market risk and the asset/liability mix, the Bank has placed its emphasis on developing a portfolio in which, to the extent practicable, assets and liabilities reprice within similar periods. Notwithstanding the Company's interest rate risk management activities, the potential for changing interest rates is an uncertainty which may have an adverse effect on net income.

The Company adjusts its asset/liability position to mitigate the Company's interest rate risk. At times, depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long- and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, management may increase the Company's interest rate risk position in order to increase its net interest margin. The Company's results of operations and net portfolio values remain vulnerable to increases in interest rates and to fluctuations in the difference between long- and short-term interest rates.

As set forth below, the volatility of a rate change, the change in asset or liability mix of the Company or other factors may produce a decrease in net interest margin in an upward moving rate environment even as the net portfolio value (“NPV”) estimate indicates an increase in net value. The inverse situation may also occur. One approach used by the Company to quantify interest rate risk is an NPV analysis. This analysis calculates the difference between the present value of the liabilities and the present value of expected cash flows from assets and off-balance sheet contracts. The following tables set forth, at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, an analysis of the Company's interest rate risk as measured by the estimated changes in NPV resulting from instantaneous and sustained parallel shifts in the yield curve. Management does not believe that the Company has experienced any material changes in its market risk position from that disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2015 or that the Company's primary market risk exposures and how those exposures were managed during the three months ended September 30, 2015 changed significantly when compared to June 30, 2015.


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Even if interest rates change in the designated amounts, there can be no assurance that the Company's assets and liabilities would perform as set forth below. In addition, a change in U.S. Treasury rates in the designated amounts accompanied by a change in the shape of the Treasury yield curve would cause significantly different changes to the NPV than indicated below.

September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in NPV
Change in
Interest Rates
 
Estimated
NPV Amount
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Basis Points
 
 
 
 
 
 
+300
 
$
233,079

 
$
22,399

 
11
 %
+200
 
228,908

 
18,228

 
9

+100
 
221,798

 
11,118

 
5

 
210,680

 

 

-100
 
174,170

 
(36,510
)
 
(17
)
June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in NPV
Change in
Interest Rates
 
Estimated
NPV Amount
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Basis Points
 
 
 
 
 
 
+300
 
$
245,413

 
$
19,823

 
9
 %
+200
 
242,176

 
16,586

 
7

+100
 
235,938

 
10,348

 
5

 
225,590

 

 

-100
 
188,195

 
(37,395
)
 
(17
)
In managing market risk and the asset/liability mix, the Bank has placed an emphasis on developing a portfolio in which, to the extent practicable, assets and liabilities reprice within similar periods. The goal of this policy is to provide a relatively consistent level of net interest income in varying interest rate cycles and to minimize the potential for significant fluctuations from period to period.
The Bank utilizes a third party to perform interest rate risk analysis, which utilizes a modeling program to measure the
Bank’s exposure to potential interest rate changes. Measuring and managing interest rate risk is a dynamic process that
management performs continually with the objective of maintaining a stable net interest margin. This process relies on the
simulation of net interest income over multiple interest rate scenarios or “shocks.” Management considers net interest income
simulation as the best method to evaluate shorter-term interest rate risk (12-24 month time frame). The modeled scenarios begin
with a base case in which rates are unchanged and include parallel and nonparallel rate shocks. The results of these shocks are
measured in two forms: first, the impact on the net interest margin and earnings over one and two year timeframes; and second,
the impact on the market value of equity otherwise known as NPV.

The following table shows the anticipated effect on net interest income from instantaneous parallel shocks (up and down)
in interest rates over the subsequent twelve month and twenty-four month period. As of September 30, 2015, the effect of an
immediate and sustained 200 basis point increase in interest rates would be a decrease in net interest income of approximately
$1.7 million, or 4.3% in the first year, while the subsequent twelve month period is modeled to decrease in net interest income by approximately $510,000, or 1.3%. Although unlikely in the current low interest rate environment, a 100 basis point decrease in rates would decrease net interest income by approximately $68,000, or 0.2% in the first year, while the subsequent twelve

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month period is modeled to decrease in net interest income by approximately $522,000 or 1.3%.
September 30, 2015
 
 
Year 1
 
Year 2
Change in
Interest Rates
 
Estimated Net Interest Income
 
Net Interest Income Impact
 
Percent
 
Estimated Net Interest Income
 
Net Interest Income Impact
 
Percent
Basis Points
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
+300
 
$
35,818

 
$
(2,705
)
 
(7
)%
 
$
37,297

 
$
(1,435
)
 
(4
)%
+200
 
36,863

 
(1,660
)
 
(4
)
 
38,222

 
(510
)
 
(1
)
+100
 
37,724

 
(799
)
 
(2
)
 
38,711

 
(21
)
 

 
38,523

 

 

 
38,732

 

 

-100
 
38,455

 
(68
)
 

 
38,210

 
(522
)
 
(1
)
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of September 30, 2015, an evaluation was performed by the Company's management, including the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2015.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2015, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
The Company, the Bank and each of their subsidiaries are, from time to time, involved as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of their businesses. While the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is generally the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel representing the Bank and the Company in any such proceedings, that the resolution of any such proceedings should not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company, the Bank and each of their subsidiaries are not aware of any material legal actions or other proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities outside of the normal course of business.
Item 1A.    Risk Factors
The discussion of our business and operations should be read together with the risk factors contained in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, which describe various risks and uncertainties to which we are or may become subject. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, strategies or prospects in a material and adverse manner. There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in the above-referenced filing as of September 30, 2015.

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Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3.    Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.    Other Information
None.
Item 6.    Exhibits
See "Exhibit Index."

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
 
 
HF FINANCIAL CORP.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 6, 2015
By:
/s/ STEPHEN M. BIANCHI
 
 
 
Stephen M. Bianchi,
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 6, 2015
By:
/s/ BRENT R. OLTHOFF
 
 
 
Brent R. Olthoff,
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number
 
Description
10.1
 
Promissory Note dated October 1, 2015, by and between the Company and United Bankers’ Bank.

31.1
 
Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
 
Certification of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
 
Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
 
Certification of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

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*Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability.


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