DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

NOTE 4: DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Corporation recognizes fair values in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 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 for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities

Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

Recurring Measurements

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-sale Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. The Corporation does not currently hold any Level 1 securities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models which utilize certain market information or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices, market prices of similar securities or pricing models which utilize observable inputs are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). Discounted cash flows are calculated using spread to swap and LIBOR curves that are updated to incorporate loss severities, volatility, credit spread and optionality. Rating agency industry research reports as well as defaults and deferrals on individual securities are reviewed and incorporated into calculations. Level 2 securities include residential mortgage-backed agency securities, federal agency securities, municipal securities and corporate bonds. Securities classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy include pooled trust preferred securities which are less liquid securities.

Fair value determinations for Level 3 measurements of securities are the responsibility of the Vice President of Finance (“VP of Finance”). The VP of Finance contracts with a third party pricing specialist who generates fair value estimates on a quarterly basis. The VP of Finance’s office challenges the reasonableness of the assumptions used and reviews the methodology to ensure the estimated fair value complies with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States.

The following tables present the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the ASC Topic 820 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

			June 30, 2015Fair Value Measurements Using
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Available-for-sale securities	(Unaudited; In Thousands)
Federal agencies	$	33,734	$	-	$	33,734	$	-
State and municipal		46,149		-		46,149		-
Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) residential mortgage-backed and other asset-backed agency securities		51,149		-		51,149		-
Corporate		3,316		-		1,999		1,317
Total	$	134,348	$	-	$	133,031	$	1,317

			December 31, 2014Fair Value Measurements Using
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Available-for-sale securities	(In Thousands)
Federal agencies	$	31,622	$	-	$	31,622	$	-
State and municipal		42,200		-		42,200		-
Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) residential mortgage-backed and other asset-backed agency securities		51,741		-		51,741		-
Corporate		3,322		-		2,000		1,322
Total	$	128,885	$	-	$	127,563	$	1,322

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014:

	Available-for-Sale Securities
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2015			Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	(Unaudited; In Thousands)
Beginning balance	$	1,293		$	1,365
Accretion		2			3
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses
Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income		26			28
Settlements, including pay downs		(4	)		(12	)
Ending balance	$	1,317		$	1,384
Total gains or losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	-		$	-

	Available-for-Sale Securities
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2015			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	(Unaudited; In Thousands)
Beginning balance	$	1,322		$	1,268
Accretion		4			5
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses
Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income		8			130
Settlements, including pay downs		(17	)		(19	)
Ending balance	$	1,317		$	1,384
Total gains or losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	-		$	-

There were no realized or unrealized gains or losses of Level 3 securities included in net income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014.

At June 30, 2015, Level 3 securities included two pooled trust preferred securities. The fair value on these securities is calculated using a combination of observable and unobservable assumptions as a quoted market price is not readily available. Both securities remain in Level 3 at June 30, 2015. For the past two fiscal years, trading of these types of securities has only been conducted on a distress sale or forced liquidation basis, although some trading activity has occurred for instruments similar to the instruments held by the Corporation. As a result, the Corporation continues to measure the fair values using discounted cash flow projections and has included the securities in Level 3.

Nonrecurring Measurements

The following tables present the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the ASC Topic 820 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

		Fair Value Measurements Using
As of June 30, 2015	Fair Value	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In Thousands)
Impaired loans	$ 12	$ -	$ -	$ 12

		Fair Value Measurements Using
As of December 31, 2014	Fair Value	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In Thousands)
Impaired loans	$3,357	$ -	$ -	$3,357

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)

Loans for which it is probable that the Corporation will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans.

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.

Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.

The Corporation considers the appraisal or evaluation as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value. Appraisals of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary by policy. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by loan review personnel and reported to management. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. The appraised values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated costs to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral. These discounts and estimates are developed by loan review personnel by comparison to historical results.

Sensitivity of Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following tables represent quantitative information about unobservable Level 3 fair value measurements at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	Fair Value at June 30, 2015		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	(Unaudited; In Thousands)
Impaired loans	$	12	Comparative sales based on independent appraisal	Marketability Discount	10%-20	%
Securities available-for-sale
Corporate	$	1,317	Discounted cash flows	*Default probability	1.80%-75	%
				*Loss, given default	85%-100	%
				*Discount rate	3.03%-4.75	%
				*Recovery rate	10%-75	%
				*Prepayment rate	1%-2	%

	Fair Value atDecember 31, 2014		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	(In Thousands)
Impaired loans	$	3,357	Comparative sales based on independent appraisal	Marketability Discount	10%-20	%
Securities available-for-sale
Corporate	$	1,322	Discounted cash flows	*Default probability	1.80%-75	%
				*Loss, given default	85%-100	%
				*Discount rate	3.03%-4.75	%
				*Recovery rate	10%-75	%
				*Prepayment rate	1%-2	%

Following is a discussion of the sensitivity of significant unobservable inputs, the interrelationships between those inputs and other unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurement and of how those inputs might magnify or mitigate the effect of changes in the unobservable inputs on the fair value measurement.

Securities Available-for-sale – Pooled Trust Preferred Securities

Pooled trust preferred securities are collateralized debt obligations backed by a pool of debt securities issued by financial institutions. The collateral generally consists of trust-preferred securities and subordinated debt securities issued by banks, bank holding companies, and insurance companies. A full discounted cash flow analysis is used to estimate fair values and assess impairment for each security within this portfolio. A third party specialist with direct industry experience in pooled trust preferred security evaluations is engaged to provide assistance estimating the fair value and expected cash flows on this portfolio. The full cash flow analysis is completed by evaluating the relevant credit and structural aspects of each pooled trust preferred security in the portfolio, including collateral performance projections for each piece of collateral in the security, and terms of the security’s structure. The credit review includes an analysis of profitability, credit quality, operating efficiency, leverage, and liquidity using available financial and regulatory information for each underlying collateral issuer. The analysis also includes a review of historical industry default data, current/near term operating conditions, prepayment projections, credit loss assumptions, and the impact of macroeconomic and regulatory changes. Where available, actual trades of securities with similar characteristics are used to further support the value.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation’s pooled trust preferred securities are probability of default, estimated loss given default, discount rate, and recovery and prepayment rates. Significant increases or decreases in any of those inputs in isolation could result in a significant change in the fair value measurement.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Interest-bearing Deposits – The fair value approximates carrying value.

Loans Held for Sale – Fair values are based on quoted market prices.

Loans – The fair value for loans is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

FHLB Stock – Fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is based on the price at which it may be resold to the FHLB.

Interest Receivable/Payable – The fair values of interest receivable/payable approximate carrying values.

Deposits – The fair values of noninterest-bearing, interest-bearing demand and savings accounts are equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date. The carrying amounts for variable rate, fixed-term certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the balance sheet date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on such time deposits.

Borrowings – The fair value of these borrowings are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation, based on current rates for similar debt or as applicable, based on quoted market prices for the identical liability when traded as an asset.

Off-balance sheet Commitments – Commitments include commitments to originate mortgage and consumer loans and standby letters of credit and are generally of a short-term nature. The fair value of such commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The carrying amounts of these commitments, which are immaterial, are reasonable estimates of the fair value of these financial instruments.

The following tables present estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	CarryingAmount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs(Level 3)
	(Unaudited; In Thousands)
June 30, 2015:
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	18,270	$	18,270	$	-	$	-
Interest-bearing deposits		2,964		2,964		-		-
Loans, net of allowance for losses		333,078		-		341,625		-
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank		3,127		-		3,127		-
Interest receivable		2,233		-		2,233		-
Liabilities
Deposits		405,101		-		405,293		-
Borrowings		55,717		-		49,859		7,009
Interest payable		206		-		206		-

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	CarryingAmount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs(Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs(Level 3)
	(In Thousands)
December 31, 2014:
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,264	$	13,264	$	-	$	-
Interest-bearing deposits		1,984		1,984		-		-
Loans, held for sale		423		-		423		-
Loans, net of allowance for losses		331,995		-		340,790		-
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank		3,796		-		3,796		-
Interest receivable		2,391		-		2,391		-
Liabilities
Deposits		397,083		-		397,388		-
Borrowings		54,872		4,155		44,920		7,218
Interest payable		209		-		209		-