Note 9. Fair Value Measurement

The Company follows ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures" to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. ASC 820 clarifies that fair value of certain assets and liabilities is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.

ASC 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 based on these two types of inputs are as follows:

Level 1 –Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 –Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.

Level 3 –Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:

Securities available for sale: Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data (Level 2). If the inputs used to provide the evaluation for certain securities are unobservable and/or there is little, if any, market activity then the security would fall to the lowest level of the hierarchy (Level 3). The Company's investment portfolio is primarily valued using fair value measurements that are considered to be Level 2. The Company has contracted with a third party portfolio accounting service vendor for valuation of its securities. The vendor's primary source for security valuation is Interactive Data Corporation ("IDC"), which evaluates securities based on market data. IDC utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. Generally, the methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary modes, vast descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs.

Interest rate swaps: Interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of the management of interest rate risk to modify the repricing characteristics of certain portions of the Company's interest-bearing assets and liabilities. The Company has contracted with a third party to provide valuations for interest rate swaps using standard valuation techniques and therefore classifies such valuation as Level 2. The Company has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap assets and has considered its own credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap liabilities.

The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 by levels within the valuation hierarchy:

	Fair Value Measurements Using
(In thousands)	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at March 31, 2015:
Available for sale securities:
Obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	45,657	$	-	$	45,657	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		6,642		-		6,642		-
Corporate bonds		3,082		-		3,082		-
Mutual funds		371		371		-		-
Total available for sale securities		55,752		371		55,381		-

Total assets at fair value	$	55,752	$	371	$	55,381	$	-

Liabilities at March 31, 2015:
Interest rate swaps	$	607	$	-	$	607	$	-
Total liabilities at fair value	$	607	$	-	$	607	$	-

Assets at December 31, 2014:
Available for sale securities:
Obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	46,965	$	-	$	46,965	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		6,914		-		6,914		-
Corporate bonds		3,161		-		3,161		-
Mutual funds		366		366		-		-
Total available for sale securities		57,406		366		57,040		-

Interest rate swaps		16		-		16		-
Total assets at fair value	$	57,422	$	366	$	57,056	$	-

Liabilities at December 31, 2014:
Interest rate swaps	$	433	$	-	$	433	$	-
Total liabilities at fair value	$	433	$	-	$	433	$	-

There were no Level 3 assets measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements:

Impaired Loans: A loan is designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected. The measurement of loss associated with an impaired loan can be based on either the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral securing the loan. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. The vast majority of the Company's collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing an income or market valuation approach based on an appraisal, of one year or less, conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser outside of the Company using observable market data (Level 2). However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the real estate property is more than one year old and not solely based on observable market comparables or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, then the fair value is considered Level 3. The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal, of one year or less, if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business' financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivable collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3). Impaired loans allocated to the Allowance for Loan Losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. At March 31, 2015, the Company's Level 3 loans for which a reserve has been established, consisted of two loans totaling $141,000 secured by business assets and inventory with a reserve of $132,000, and one loan totaling $318,000 secured by real estate with a reserve of $278,000.

Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO"): Foreclosed assets are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to OREO. Subsequently, OREO is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less selling costs. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral, or management's estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company considers the OREO as nonrecurring Level 2. When a current appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company considers the OREO as nonrecurring Level 3. Total valuation of OREO property was $1.4 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets that were measured at fair value at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	Carrying Value at March 31, 2015
	Balance as of March 31, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans, net	$	3,013	$	-	$	2,964	$	49
Other real estate owned, net		1,406		-		1,406		-

	Carrying Value at December 31, 2014
	Balance as of December 31, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans, net	$	3,158	$	-	$	3,109	$	49
Other real estate owned, net		1,406		-		1,406		-

The following table displays quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2015.

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)	Fair Value		Valuation Technique(s)	Unobservable Input	Weighted Average Discount
Impaired loans	$	49	Appraised values	Age of appraisal, current market conditons, and experience within local markets		89	%
Total	$	49

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. 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 instruments. ASC 820 excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments with a maturity of three months or less approximate fair value. Instruments with maturities of greater than three months are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on similar instruments.

Securities: For securities and marketable equity securities held for investment purposes, fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. For other securities held as investments, fair value equals quoted market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices for similar securities. Restricted securities are carried at cost based on redemption provisions of the issuers. See Note 2 "Securities" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on determining fair value for pooled trust preferred securities.

Loans Receivable: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for certain mortgage loans (e.g., one-to-four family residential), credit card loans, and other consumer loans are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. Fair values for other loans (i.e., commercial real estate and investment property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values for nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

Accrued Interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Life Insurance: The carrying amount of life insurance contracts is assumed to be a reasonable fair value. Life insurance contracts are carried on the balance sheet at their redemption value. This redemption value is based on existing market conditions and therefore represents the fair value of the contract.

Interest Rate Swaps: The fair values are based on quoted market prices or mathematical models using current and historical data.

Deposit Liabilities: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (i.e., interest and non-interest bearing checking, statement savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts). Fair values of fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Federal Funds Purchased: The carrying amounts of the Company's federal funds purchased approximate fair value.

Borrowed Funds: The fair values of the Company's FHLB advances and other borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments: The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter 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 standby letters of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the fair values of loan commitments and standby letters of credit were deemed immaterial.

The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2015
(In thousands)	Carrying Value as of March 31, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Fair Value as of March 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and short-term investments	$	53,254	$	53,315	$	-	$	-	$	53,315
Securities available for sale		55,752		371		55,381		-		55,752
Restricted investments		1,286		-		1,286		-		1,286
Net loans		439,318		-		438,444		49		438,493
Accrued interest receivable		1,434		-		1,434		-		1,434
Interest rate swaps		-		-		-		-		-
BOLI		12,549		-		12,549		-		12,549
Total financial assets	$	563,593	$	53,686	$	509,094	$	49	$	562,829

Liabilities
Deposits	$	516,157	$	-	$	516,740	$	-	$	516,740
Borrowings		13,058		-		13,317		-		13,317
Company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities		4,124		-		4,117		-		4,117
Accrued interest payable		163		-		163		-		163
Interest rate swaps		607		-		607		-		607
Total financial liabilities	$	534,109	$	-	$	534,944	$	-	$	534,944

	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014
(In thousands)	Carrying Value as of December 31, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Fair Value as of December 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and short-term investments	$	64,376	$	64,441	$	-	$	-	$	64,441
Securities available for sale		57,406		366		57,040		-		57,406
Restricted investments		1,294		-		1,294		-		1,294
Net loans		435,070		-		434,356		49		434,405
Accrued interest receivable		1,473		-		1,473		-		1,473
Interest rate swaps		16		-		16		-		16
BOLI		12,458		-		12,458		-		12,458
Total financial assets	$	572,093	$	64,807	$	506,637	$	49	$	571,493

Liabilities
Deposits	$	525,215	$	-	$	525,636	$	-	$	525,636
Borrowings		13,075		-		13,182		-		13,182
Company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities		4,124		-		4,117		-		4,117
Accrued interest payable		185		-		185		-		185
Interest rate swaps		433		-		433		-		433
Total financial liabilities	$	543,032	$	-	$	543,553	$	-	$	543,553

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations. As a result, the fair values of the Company's financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to minimize interest rate risk. However, borrowers with fixed rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling rate environment. Management monitors rates and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by adjusting terms of new loans and deposits and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company's overall interest rate risk.