(5)	Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Loan segments and classes at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017 are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	December 31, 2017			June 30, 2017
Residential real estate:
Residential real estate	$	252,015		$	245,331
Residential construction and land		7,391			7,160
Multi-family		13,707			9,199
Commercial real estate:
Commercial real estate		272,253			257,964
Commercial construction		24,901			28,430
Consumer loan:
Home equity		21,090			21,076
Consumer installment		4,925			4,790
Commercial loans		78,153			60,381
Total gross loans		674,435			634,331
Allowance for loan losses		(11,352	)		(11,022	)
Deferred fees and costs		790			878
Loans receivable, net	$	663,873		$	624,187

Management closely monitors the quality of the loan portfolio and has established a loan review process designed to help grade the quality and profitability of the Company’s loan portfolio. The credit quality grade helps management make a consistent assessment of each loan relationship’s credit risk. Consistent with regulatory guidelines, The Bank of Greene County provides for the classification of loans considered being of lesser quality. Such ratings coincide with the “Substandard,” “Doubtful” and “Loss” classifications used by federal regulators in their examination of financial institutions. Generally, an asset is considered Substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligors and/or the collateral pledged. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured financial institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in assets classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable. Assets classified as Loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a full loss reserve and/or charge-off is not warranted. Assets that do not currently expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories but otherwise possess weaknesses are designated “Special Mention.” Management also maintains a listing of loans designated “Watch.” These loans represent borrowers with declining earnings, strained cash flow, increasing leverage and/or weakening market fundamentals that indicate above average risk.

When The Bank of Greene County classifies problem assets as either Substandard or Doubtful, it generally establishes a specific valuation allowance or “loss reserve” in an amount deemed prudent by management. General allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular loans. When The Bank of Greene County identifies problem loans as being impaired, it is required to evaluate whether the Bank will be able to collect all amounts due either through repayments or the liquidation of the underlying collateral. If it is determined that impairment exists, the Bank is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to the amount of impairment of the assets, or to charge-off such amount. The Bank of Greene County’s determination as to the classification of its loans and the amount of its valuation allowance is subject to review by its regulatory agencies, which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances. The Bank of Greene County reviews its portfolio monthly to determine whether any assets require classification in accordance with applicable regulations.

The Bank primarily has four segments within its loan portfolio that it considers when measuring credit quality: residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans, consumer loans and commercial loans. The residential real estate portfolio consists of residential, construction, and multi-family loan classes. Commercial real estate loans consist of commercial real estate and commercial construction loan classes. Consumer loans consist of home equity loan and consumer installment loan classes. The inherent risk within the loan portfolio varies depending upon each of these loan types.

The Bank of Greene County’s primary lending activity is the origination of residential mortgage loans, including home equity loans, which are collateralized by residences. Generally, residential mortgage loans are made in amounts up to 89.9% of the appraised value of the property. However, The Bank of Greene County will originate residential mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios of up to 95.0%, with private mortgage insurance. In the event of default by the borrower, The Bank of Greene County will acquire and liquidate the underlying collateral. By originating the loan at a loan-to-value ratio of 89.9% or less or obtaining private mortgage insurance, The Bank of Greene County limits its risk of loss in the event of default. However, the market values of the collateral may be adversely impacted by declines in the economy. Home equity loans may have an additional inherent risk if The Bank of Greene County does not hold the first mortgage. The Bank of Greene County may stand in a secondary position in the event of collateral liquidation resulting in a greater chance of insufficiency to meet all obligations.

Construction lending generally involves a greater degree of risk than other residential mortgage lending. The repayment of the construction loan is, to a great degree, dependent upon the successful and timely completion of the construction of the subject property within specified cost limits. The Bank of Greene County completes inspections during the construction phase prior to any disbursements. The Bank of Greene County limits its risk during the construction as disbursements are not made until the required work for each advance has been completed. Construction delays may further impair the borrower’s ability to repay the loan.

Loans collateralized by commercial real estate, and multi-family dwellings, such as apartment buildings generally are larger than residential loans and involve a greater degree of risk. Commercial real estate loans often involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Payments on these loans depend to a large degree on the results of operations and management of the properties or underlying businesses, and may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general. Accordingly, the nature of commercial real estate loans makes them more difficult for management to monitor and evaluate.

Consumer loans generally have shorter terms and higher interest rates than residential mortgage loans. In addition, consumer loans expand the products and services offered by The Bank of Greene County to better meet the financial services needs of its customers. Consumer loans generally involve greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans because of the difference in the nature of the underlying collateral. Repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance because of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation in the underlying collateral. The remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower beyond obtaining a deficiency judgment. In addition, consumer loan collections depend on the borrower’s personal financial stability. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on such loans.

Commercial lending generally involves greater risk than residential mortgage lending and involves risks that are different from those associated with residential and commercial real estate mortgage lending. Real estate lending is generally considered to be collateral-based, with loan amounts based on fixed loan-to-collateral values, and liquidation of the underlying real estate collateral is viewed as the primary source of repayment in the event of borrower default. Although commercial loans may be collateralized by equipment or other business assets, the liquidation of collateral in the event of a borrower default is often an insufficient source of repayment because equipment and other business assets may be obsolete or of limited use, among other things. Accordingly, the repayment of a commercial loan depends primarily on the creditworthiness of the borrower (and any guarantors), while liquidation of collateral is a secondary and often insufficient source of repayment.

Loan balances by internal credit quality indicator at December 31, 2017 are shown below.

(In thousands)	Performing		Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Residential real estate	$	248,721	$	930	$	90	$	2,274	$	252,015
Residential construction and land		7,391		-		-		-		7,391
Multi-family		12,866		-		756		85		13,707
Commercial real estate		260,337		-		10,217		1,699		272,253
Commercial construction		24,725		-		-		176		24,901
Home equity		20,433		-		-		657		21,090
Consumer installment		4,915		-		-		10		4,925
Commercial loans		77,042		16		242		853		78,153
Total gross loans	$	656,430	$	946	$	11,305	$	5,754	$	674,435

Loan balances by internal credit quality indicator at June 30, 2017 are shown below.

(In thousands)	Performing		Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Residential real estate	$	242,592	$	813	$	91	$	1,835	$	245,331
Residential construction and land		7,160		-		-		-		7,160
Multi-family		9,110		-		-		89		9,199
Commercial real estate		255,090		419		404		2,051		257,964
Commercial construction		28,254		-		-		176		28,430
Home equity		20,858		-		-		218		21,076
Consumer installment		4,770		10		-		10		4,790
Commercial loans		59,030		-		60		1,291		60,381
Total gross loans	$	626,864	$	1,242	$	555	$	5,670	$	634,331

The Company had no loans classified doubtful or loss at December 31, 2017 or June 30, 2017. The $10.8 million increase in loans designated as special mention at December 31, 2017 compared to June 30, 2017 represented loans which, based on updated annual review, indicated weaknesses in borrowers’ cash flow, warranting management’s closer monitoring. At December 31, 2017, all of these loans were performing and management believes that the identified weaknesses do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant a classification of substandard.

Nonaccrual Loans

Management places loans on nonaccrual status once the loans have become 90 days or more delinquent. A nonaccrual loan is defined as a loan in which collectability is questionable and therefore interest on the loan will no longer be recognized on an accrual basis. A loan is not placed back on accrual status until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and willingness to make timely payments on the loan. A loan does not have to be 90 days delinquent in order to be classified as nonaccrual. Nonaccrual loans consisted primarily of loans secured by real estate at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017. Loans on nonaccrual status totaled $3.7 million at December 31, 2017 of which $1.9 million were in the process of foreclosure. At December 31, 2017, there were thirteen residential loans in the process of foreclosure totaling $1.3 million. Included in nonaccrual loans were $1.7 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at December 31, 2017, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due. These loans will be returned to accrual status once they have demonstrated a history of timely payments. Included in total loans past due were $66,000 of loans which were making payments pursuant to forbearance agreements. Under the forbearance agreements, the customers have made arrangements with the Bank to bring the loans current over a specified period of time (resulting in an insignificant delay in repayment). During this term of the forbearance agreement, the Bank has agreed not to continue foreclosure proceedings. Loans on nonaccrual status totaled $3.6 million at June 30, 2017 of which $1.6 million were in the process of foreclosure. At June 30, 2017, there were twelve residential loans in the process of foreclosure totaling $967,000. Included in nonaccrual loans were $1.9 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at June 30, 2017, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due.

The following table sets forth information regarding delinquent and/or nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2017:

(In thousands)	30-59 days past due		60-89 days past due		90 days or more past due		Total past due		Current		Total Loans		Loans on Non- accrual
Residential real estate	$	2,592	$	794	$	1,187	$	4,573	$	247,442	$	252,015	$	1,752
Residential construction and land		-		-		-		-		7,391		7,391		-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		13,707		13,707		-
Commercial real estate		1,216		806		391		2,413		269,840		272,253		1,108
Commercial construction		-		-		176		176		24,725		24,901		176
Home equity		94		119		214		427		20,663		21,090		333
Consumer installment		104		-		10		114		4,811		4,925		10
Commercial loans		380		118		-		498		77,655		78,153		284
Total gross loans	$	4,386	$	1,837	$	1,978	$	8,201	$	666,234	$	674,435	$	3,663

The following table sets forth information regarding delinquent and/or nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2017:

(In thousands)	30-59 days past due		60-89 days past due		90 days or more past due		Total past due		Current		Total Loans		Loans on Non- accrual
Residential real estate	$	2,088	$	515	$	935	$	3,538	$	241,793	$	245,331	$	1,240
Residential construction and land		-		-		-		-		7,160		7,160		-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		9,199		9,199		-
Commercial real estate		74		1,070		540		1,684		256,280		257,964		1,452
Commercial construction		-		176		-		176		28,254		28,430		176
Home equity		220		186		33		439		20,637		21,076		218
Consumer installment		22		10		10		42		4,748		4,790		10
Commercial loans		18		186		202		406		59,975		60,381		476
Total gross loans	$	2,422	$	2,143	$	1,720	$	6,285	$	628,046	$	634,331	$	3,572

The Bank of Greene County had accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days totaling $0 and $69,000 at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, respectively. The loans delinquent more than 90 days and accruing consist of loans that are well collateralized and the borrowers have demonstrated the ability and willingness to pay. The borrower has made arrangements with the Bank to bring the loan current within a specified time period and has made a series of payments as agreed.

The table below details additional information related to nonaccrual loans for the three and six months ended December 31:

	For the three months ended December 31,				For the six months ended December 31
(In thousands)	2017		2016		2017		2016
Interest income that would have been recorded if loans had been performing in accordance with original terms	$	59	$	56	$	137	$	136
Interest income that was recorded on nonaccrual loans		31		26		65		54

Impaired Loan Analysis

The Company identifies impaired loans and measures the impairment in accordance with FASB ASC subtopic “Receivables – Loan Impairment.” Management may consider a loan impaired once it is classified as nonaccrual and when it is probable that the borrower will be unable to repay the loan according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is restructured in a troubled debt restructuring. It should be noted that management does not evaluate all loans individually for impairment. Generally, The Bank of Greene County considers residential mortgages, home equity loans and installment loans as small, homogeneous loans, which are evaluated for impairment collectively based on historical loan experience and other factors. In contrast, large commercial mortgage, construction, multi-family, business loans and select larger balance residential mortgage loans are reviewed individually and considered impaired if it is probable that The Bank of Greene County will not be able to collect scheduled payments of principal and interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The majority of The Bank of Greene County loans, including most nonaccrual loans, are small homogenous loan types adequately supported by collateral. Management considers the payment status of loans in the process of evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses among other factors. Based on this evaluation, a delinquent loan’s risk rating may be downgraded to either pass-watch, special mention, or substandard, and the allocation of the allowance for loan loss is based upon the risk associated with such designation. Loans that have been modified as a troubled debt restructuring are included in impaired loans. The measurement of impairment is generally based on the discounted cash flows based on the original rate of the loan before the restructuring, unless it is determined that the restructured loan is collateral dependent. If the restructured loan is deemed to be collateral dependent, impairment is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.

The tables below detail additional information on impaired loans at the date or periods indicated:

	As of December 31, 2017						For the three months ended December 31, 2017				For the six months ended December 31, 2017
(In thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate	$	801	$	801	$	-	$	803	$	7	$	805	$	15
Home equity		181		181		-		181		-		182		-
Commercial loans		359		359		-		361		-		303		-
Impaired loans with no allowance		1,341		1,341		-		1,345		7		1,290		15

With an allowance recorded:
Residential real estate		1,819		1,819		348		1,668		15		1,602		26
Commercial real estate		413		413		101		418		-		424		-
Commercial construction		176		176		22		176		-		176		-
Home equity		324		324		62		324		5		324		8
Impaired loans with allowance		2,732		2,732		533		2,586		20		2,526		34

Total impaired:
Residential real estate		1,819		1,819		348		1,668		15		1,602		26
Commercial real estate		1,214		1,214		101		1,221		7		1,229		15
Commercial construction		176		176		22		176		-		176		-
Home equity		505		505		62		505		5		506		8
Commercial loans		359		359		-		361		-		303		-
Total impaired loans	$	4,073	$	4,073	$	533	$	3,931	$	27	$	3,816	$	49

	As of June 30, 2017						For the three months ended December 31, 2016				For the six months ended December 31, 2016
(In thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Residential real estate	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	266	$	-	$	266	$	-
Commercial real estate		809		809		-		821		4		921		14
Home equity		186		186		-		2		-		4		-
Commercial loans		186		186		-		65		1		33		1
Impaired loans with no allowance		1,181		1,181		-		1,154		5		1,224		15

With an allowance recorded:
Residential real estate		1,455		1,455		278		1,238		12		1,241		24
Commercial real estate		440		440		135		749		7		576		11
Commercial construction		176		176		23		-		-		-		-
Commercial loans		-		-		-		81		-		82		2
Impaired loans with allowance		2,071		2,071		436		2,068		19		1,899		37

Total impaired:
Residential real estate		1,455		1,455		278		1,504		12		1,507		24
Commercial real estate		1,249		1,249		135		1,570		11		1,497		25
Commercial construction		176		176		23		-		-		-		-
Home equity		186		186		-		2		-		4		-
Commercial loans		186		186		-		146		1		115		3
Total impaired loans	$	3,252	$	3,252	$	436	$	3,222	$	24	$	3,123	$	52

The table below details loans that have been modified as a troubled debt restructuring during the periods indicated.

(Dollars in thousands)	Number of Contracts		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Current outstanding Recorded Investment
For the six months ended December 31, 2017
Home equity		1	$	325	$	325	$	324

For the six months ended December 31, 2016	None			-		-		-

There were no loans modified as a troubled debt restructuring during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. During the six months ended December 31, 2017, a home equity loan was modified to extend the term of the loan thereby reducing the monthly payments for the borrower.

There were no loans that had been modified as a troubled debt restructuring during the twelve months prior to June 30, 2017 or 2016 which have subsequently defaulted during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017 or 2016, respectively.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based on management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio, the composition of the loan portfolio, specific impaired loans and current economic conditions. Such evaluation, which includes a review of certain identified loans on which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the estimated net realizable value or the fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, payment status of the loan, historical loan loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for the loan loss allowance. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review The Bank of Greene County’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require The Bank of Greene County to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examination. The Bank of Greene County considers smaller balance residential mortgages, home equity loans, commercial loans and installment loans to customers as small, homogeneous loans, which are evaluated for impairment collectively based on historical loss experience. Larger balance residential, commercial mortgage and business loans are viewed individually and considered impaired if it is probable that The Bank of Greene County will not be able to collect scheduled payments of principal and interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreements. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Bank of Greene County charges loans off against the allowance for credit losses when it becomes evident that a loan cannot be collected within a reasonable amount of time or that it will cost the Bank more than it will receive, and all possible avenues of repayment have been analyzed, including the potential of future cash flow, the value of the underlying collateral, and strength of any guarantors or co-borrowers. Generally, consumer loans and smaller business loans (not secured by real estate) in excess of 90 days are charged-off against the allowance for loan losses, unless equitable arrangements are made. For loans secured by real estate, a charge-off is recorded when it is determined that the collection of all or a portion of a loan may not be collected and the amount of that loss can be reasonably estimated.

The following tables set forth the activity and allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category during and at the periods indicated. The allowance is allocated to each loan category based on historical loss experience and economic conditions.

	Activity for the three months ended December 31, 2017
(In thousands)	Balance at September 30, 2017		Charge-offs		Recoveries		Provision			Balance at December 31, 2017
Residential real estate	$	2,076	$	27	$	-	$	50		$	2,099
Residential construction and land		93		-		-		(7	)		86
Multi-family		76		-		-		19			95
Commercial real estate		5,759		-		-		145			5,904
Commercial construction		750		-		-		(147	)		603
Home equity		315		-		-		(3	)		312
Consumer installment		203		89		18		120			252
Commercial loans		1,748		-		-		253			2,001
Unallocated		78		-		-		(78	)		-
Total	$	11,098	$	116	$	18	$	352		$	11,352

	Activity for the six months ended December 31, 2017
(In thousands)	Balance at June 30, 2017		Charge-offs		Recoveries		Provision			Balance at December 31, 2017
Residential real estate	$	2,289	$	71	$	-	$	(119	)	$	2,099
Residential construction and land		89		-		-		(3	)		86
Multi-family		43		-		-		52			95
Commercial real estate		5,589		-		-		315			5,904
Commercial construction		687		-		-		(84	)		603
Home equity		234		-		-		78			312
Consumer installment		231		177		36		162			252
Commercial loans		1,680		157		-		478			2,001
Unallocated		180		-		-		(180	)		-
Total	$	11,022	$	405	$	36	$	699		$	11,352

	Allowance for Loan Losses				Loans Receivable
	Ending Balance At December 31, 2017 Impairment Analysis				Ending Balance At December 31, 2017 Impairment Analysis
(In thousands)	Individually Evaluated		Collectively Evaluated		Individually Evaluated		Collectively Evaluated
Residential real estate	$	348	$	1,751	$	1,819	$	250,196
Residential construction and land		-		86		-		7,391
Multi-family		-		95		-		13,707
Commercial real estate		101		5,803		1,214		271,039
Commercial construction		22		581		176		24,725
Home equity		62		250		505		20,585
Consumer installment		-		252		-		4,925
Commercial loans		-		2,001		359		77,794
Unallocated		-		-		-		-
Total	$	533	$	10,819	$	4,073	$	670,362

	Activity for the three months ended December 31, 2016
(In thousands)	Balance at September 30, 2016		Charge-offs		Recoveries		Provision			Balance at December 31, 2016
Residential real estate	$	2,242	$	90	$	-	$	82		$	2,234
Residential construction and land		63		-		-		-			63
Multi-family		18		-		-		-			18
Commercial real estate		4,981		-		-		384			5,365
Commercial construction		628		-		-		(25	)		603
Home equity		251		-		-		6			257
Consumer installment		168		69		18		107			224
Commercial loans		1,492		-		-		21			1,513
Unallocated		133		-		-		11			144
Total	$	9,976	$	159	$	18	$	586		$	10,421

	Activity for the six months ended December 31, 2016
(In thousands)	Balance at June 30, 2016		Charge-offs		Recoveries		Provision			Balance at December 31, 2016
Residential real estate	$	2,396	$	90	$	-	$	(72	)	$	2,234
Residential construction and land		75		-		-		(12	)		63
Multi-family		22		-		-		(4	)		18
Commercial real estate		4,541		-		-		824			5,365
Commercial construction		502		-		-		101			603
Home equity		309		-		-		(52	)		257
Consumer installment		228		141		35		102			224
Commercial loans		1,412		-		3		98			1,513
Unallocated		-		-		-		144			144
Total	$	9,485	$	231	$	38	$	1,129		$	10,421

	Allowance for Loan Losses				Loans Receivable
	Ending Balance At June 30, 2017 Impairment Analysis				Ending Balance At June 30, 2017 Impairment Analysis
(In thousands)	Individually Evaluated		Collectively Evaluated		Individually Evaluated		Collectively Evaluated
Residential real estate	$	278	$	2,011	$	1,455	$	243,876
Residential construction and land		-		89		-		7,160
Multi-family		-		43		-		9,199
Commercial real estate		135		5,454		1,249		256,715
Commercial construction		23		664		176		28,254
Home equity		-		234		186		20,890
Consumer installment		-		231		-		4,790
Commercial loans		-		1,680		186		60,195
Unallocated		-		180		-		-
Total	$	436	$	10,586	$	3,252	$	631,079

Foreclosed real estate (FRE)

FRE consists of properties acquired through mortgage loan foreclosure proceedings or in full or partial satisfaction of loans. The following table sets forth information regarding FRE at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017:

(in thousands)	December 31, 2017		June 30, 2017
Residential real estate	$	79	$	-
Commercial real estate		826		799
Total foreclosed real estate	$	905	$	799