Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Disclosures About Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities

Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

Note 17:Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

FASB ASC 820-10 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. FASB ASC 820-10 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

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets 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. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. Level 2 securities include U.S. Government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, certain collateralized mortgage obligations and certain municipal securities. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include other less liquid securities.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the FASB ASC 820-10 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011:

			Fair 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)
			(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
U.S. government agencies	$	1,584	$	—	$	1,584	$	—
Mortgage-backed securities of government sponsored entities		101,328		—		101,328		—
Private-label collateralized mortgage obligations		1,741		—		1,741		—
State and political subdivisions		25,984		—		25,984		—
March 31, 2011
U.S. government agencies	$	2,008	$	—	$	2,008	$	—
Mortgage-backed securities of government sponsored entities		102,258		—		102,258		—
Private-label collateralized mortgage obligations		2,338		—		2,338		—
State and political subdivisions		25,352		—		25,352		—

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

Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)

At December 31, 2011, collateral dependent impaired loans consisted primarily of loans secured by multi-family residential real estate, nonresidential and commercial real estate. Management has determined fair value measurements on impaired loans primarily through evaluation of appraisals performed.

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value (based on current appraised value) at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Management has determined fair value measurements on foreclosed assets held for sale primarily through evaluations of appraisals performed, and current and past offers for the real estate under evaluation.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the FASB ASC 820-10 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011:

			Fair 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)
December 31, 2011					(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	3,468	$	—	$	—	$	3,468
Foreclosed assets held for sale		1,283		—		—		1,283
March 31, 2011
Impaired loans	$	4,766	$	—	$	—	$	4,766
Foreclosed assets held for sale		1,710		—		—		1,710

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments. The fair values of certain of these instruments were calculated by discounting expected cash flows, which involves significant judgments by management and uncertainties. Fair value is the estimated amount at which financial assets or liabilities could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Because no market exists for certain of these financial instruments and because management does not intend to sell these financial instruments, the Company does not know whether the fair values shown below represent values at which the respective financial instruments could be sold individually or in the aggregate.

	December 31, 2011				March 31, 2011
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,816	$	19,816	$	8,271	$	8,271
Available-for-sale securities		130,637		130,637		131,956		131,956
Held-to-maturity securities		1,679		1,695		591		603
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses		232,099		239,983		239,993		244,500
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		5,025		5,025		5,025		5,025
Interest receivable		1,314		1,314		1,647		1,647
Financial liabilities
Deposits		333,848		332,222		320,072		313,888
Other short-term borrowings		5,278		5,278		6,373		6,373
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		26,597		27,717		39,507		40,215
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance		941		941		559		559
Interest payable		66		66		123		123

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

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Interest Receivable and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

Fair value is based on quoted market prices if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on quoted market prices of similar securities.

Loans

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.

Deposits

Deposits include savings accounts, checking accounts and certain money market deposits. The carrying amount approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Interest Payable, Other Short-Term Borrowings and Advances From Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt.

Commitments to Originate Loans, Letters of Credit and Lines of Credit

The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair values of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. Fair values of commitments were not material at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011.