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LOANS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
LOANS [Abstract]  
LOANS
2.  LOANS

The composition of the Company's loan portfolio, by loan class, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
September 30, 2016
  
December 31, 2015
 
 
      
Commercial
 
$
127,839
  
$
136,095
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
322,622
   
292,316
 
Agriculture
  
97,257
   
84,813
 
Residential Mortgage
  
41,680
   
43,375
 
Residential Construction
  
20,596
   
12,110
 
Consumer
  
43,552
   
45,386
 
 
        
 
  
653,546
   
614,095
 
Allowance for loan losses
  
(10,295
)
  
(9,251
)
Net deferred origination fees and costs
  
995
   
1,009
 
 
        
Loans, net
 
$
644,246
  
$
605,853
 

The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans and delinquencies, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and loan mix.  The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early enough to correct the problems, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of collectability and current collateral values and to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses at all times.   Asset quality reviews of loans and other non-performing assets are administered using credit risk rating standards and criteria similar to those employed by state and federal banking regulatory agencies.

Commercial loans, whether secured or unsecured, generally are made to support the short-term operations and other needs of small businesses.  These loans are generally secured by the receivables, equipment, and real property of the business and are susceptible to the related risks described above.  Problem commercial loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns, and payment history of the borrower.  Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors. Notwithstanding, when repayment becomes unlikely based on the borrower's income and cash flow, repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral may become necessary.  Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank-approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices, or other appropriate means.

Commercial real estate loans generally fall into two categories, owner-occupied and non-owner occupied.  Loans secured by owner-occupied real estate are primarily susceptible to changes in the market conditions of the related business.  This may be driven by, among other things, industry changes, geographic business changes, changes in the individual financial capacity of the business owner, general economic conditions and changes in business cycles. These same risks apply to commercial loans whether secured by equipment, receivables or other personal property or unsecured.  Losses on loans secured by owner-occupied real estate, equipment, or other personal property generally are dictated by the value of underlying collateral at the time of default and liquidation of the collateral.  When default is driven by issues related specifically to the business owner, collateral values tend to provide better repayment support and may result in little or no loss. Alternatively, when default is driven by more general economic conditions, underlying collateral generally has devalued more and results in larger losses due to default.  Loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate are primarily susceptible to risks associated with swings in occupancy or vacancy and related shifts in lease rates, rental rates or room rates. Most often, these shifts are a result of changes in general economic or market conditions or overbuilding and resulting over-supply of space.  Losses are dependent on the value of underlying collateral at the time of default.  Values are generally driven by these same factors and influenced by interest rates and required rates of return as well as changes in occupancy costs.  Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank-approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, sales invoices, or other appropriate means.

Agricultural loans, whether secured or unsecured, generally are made to producers and processors of crops and livestock.  Repayment is primarily from the sale of an agricultural product or payments for services.  Agricultural loans are generally secured by inventory, receivables, equipment, and real property.  Agricultural loans are susceptible to changes in market demand for specific commodities.  This may be exacerbated by, among other things, industry changes, changes in the individual financial capacity of the business owner, general economic conditions and changes in business cycles, as well as adverse weather conditions, including drought conditions such as those affecting California.  Problem agricultural loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns, crop budgets, payment history and crop inspections.  Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors. Notwithstanding, when repayment becomes unlikely based on the borrower's income and cash flow, repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral may become necessary.

Residential mortgage loans, which are secured by real estate, are primarily susceptible to four risks: non-payment due to diminished or lost income; over-extension of credit; a lack of borrower's cash flow to sustain payments; and shortfalls in collateral value.  In general, non-payment is usually due to loss of employment and follows general economic trends in the economy, particularly the upward movement in the unemployment rate, loss of collateral value and demand shifts.

Residential construction loans, whether owner-occupied or non-owner occupied residential development loans, are not only susceptible to the related risks described above but the added risks of construction, including cost over-runs, mismanagement of the project, or lack of demand and market changes experienced at time of completion.  Losses are primarily related to underlying collateral value and changes therein as described above.  Problem construction loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns and payment history of the borrower.  Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors, or repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral.  Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank-approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices or other appropriate means.

Consumer loans, whether unsecured or secured, are primarily susceptible to four risks: non-payment due to diminished or lost income; over-extension of credit; a lack of borrower's cash flow to sustain payments; and shortfall in the collateral value.  In general, non-payment is usually due to loss of employment and will follow general economic trends in the economy, particularly upward movements in the unemployment rate, loss of collateral value and demand shifts.

As of September 30, 2016, approximately 49% in principal amount of the Company's loans were secured by commercial real estate, consisting primarily of loans secured by commercial properties and construction and land development loans.  Approximately 6% in principal amount of the Company's loans were residential mortgage loans.  Approximately 3% in principal amount of the Company's loans were residential construction loans.  Approximately 15% in principal amount of the Company's loans were for agriculture and 20% in principal amount of the Company's loans were for general commercial uses including professional, retail and small businesses.  Approximately 7% in principal amount of the Company's loans were consumer loans.

Once a loan becomes delinquent and repayment becomes questionable, a Company collection officer will address collateral shortfalls with the borrower and attempt to obtain additional collateral or a principal payment.  If this is not forthcoming and payment in full is unlikely, the Company will consider the loan to be collateral dependent and will estimate its probable loss, using a recent valuation as appropriate to the underlying collateral less estimated costs of sale, and charge-off the loan down to the estimated net realizable amount.  Depending on the length of time until final collection, the Company may periodically revalue the underlying collateral and take additional charge-offs as warranted. Revaluations may occur as often as every 3-12 months depending on the underlying collateral and volatility of values.  Final charge-offs or recoveries are taken when collateral is liquidated and actual loss is known.  Unpaid balances on loans after or during collection and liquidation may also be pursued through legal action and attachment of wages or judgment liens on the borrower's other assets.

At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, all loans were pledged under a blanket collateral lien to secure actual and potential borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") and the Federal Reserve Bank.
 
Non-accrual and Past Due Loans

The Company's non-accrual loans by loan class, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
September 30, 2016
  
December 31, 2015
 
 
      
Commercial
 
$
5,042
  
$
112
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
559
   
964
 
Agriculture
  
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
553
   
1,092
 
Residential Construction
  
   
 
Consumer
  
157
   
560
 
 
        
 
 
$
6,311
  
$
2,728
 

Non-accrual loans amounted to $6,311,000 at September 30, 2016 and were comprised of two commercial loans totaling $5,042,000, two commercial real estate loans totaling $559,000, two residential mortgage loans totaling $553,000 and two consumer loans totaling $157,000.  Non-accrual loans amounted to $2,728,000 at December 31, 2015 and were comprised of four residential mortgage loans totaling $1,092,000, four commercial real estate loans totaling $964,000, four commercial loans totaling $112,000, and four consumer loans totaling $560,000.  All non-accrual loans are measured for impairment based upon the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's observable market price, or the fair value of collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent.  If the measurement of the non-accrual loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, an impairment is recognized through the establishment of a specific reserve sufficient to cover expected losses and/or a charge-off against the allowance for loan losses. If the loan is considered to be collateral dependent it is generally the Company's policy to charge-off the portion of any non-accrual loan that the Company does not expect to collect by writing the loan down to the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral.

An aging analysis of past due loans, segregated by loan class, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, are as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
30-59 Days Past Due
  
60-89 Days Past Due
  
90 Days or more Past Due
  
Total Past Due
  
Current
  
Total Loans
 
September 30, 2016
                  
Commercial
 
$
100
  
$
5,090
  
$
  
$
5,190
  
$
122,649
  
$
127,839
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
   
   
   
   
322,622
   
322,622
 
Agriculture
  
   
   
   
   
97,257
   
97,257
 
Residential Mortgage
  
120
   
   
555
   
675
   
41,005
   
41,680
 
Residential Construction
  
   
   
   
   
20,596
   
20,596
 
Consumer
  
392
   
4
   
   
396
   
43,156
   
43,552
 
Total
 
$
612
  
$
5,094
  
$
555
  
$
6,261
  
$
647,285
  
$
653,546
 
 
                        
December 31, 2015
                        
Commercial
 
$
218
  
$
  
$
57
  
$
275
  
$
135,820
  
$
136,095
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
130
   
   
232
   
362
   
291,954
   
292,316
 
Agriculture
  
   
   
   
   
84,813
   
84,813
 
Residential Mortgage
  
   
   
   
   
43,375
   
43,375
 
Residential Construction
  
   
   
   
   
12,110
   
12,110
 
Consumer
  
19
   
5
   
429
   
453
   
44,933
   
45,386
 
Total
 
$
367
  
$
5
  
$
718
  
$
1,090
  
$
613,005
  
$
614,095
 
 
The Company had no loans that were 90 days or more past due and still accruing at September 30, 2016 and one loan totaling $2,000 that was 90 days or more past due and still accruing at December 31, 2015.  Included in the aging loan category labeled "current" are non-accrual loans that were not delinquent with respect to contractual principal and interest payments as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.  These loans are categorized as non-accrual loans and are not accruing interest as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.  Non-accrual loans outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are disclosed in the table above.

Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments.  Loans considered for impairment include non-accrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and loans with a risk rating of 6 (substandard) or worse.  Once identified, impaired loans are measured individually for impairment using one of three methods:  present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate; the loan's observable market price; and the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  If the measurement of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, an impairment is recognized through the establishment of a specific reserve sufficient to cover expected losses and/or a charge-off against the allowance for loan losses.  In general, any portion of the recorded investment in a collateral dependent loan in excess of the fair value of the collateral that can be identified as uncollectible, and is, therefore, deemed a confirmed loss, is promptly charged-off against the allowance for loan losses.

Impaired loans, segregated by loan class, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment with
no Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment with
Allowance
  
Total Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
 
September 30, 2016
               
Commercial
 
$
5,782
  
$
43
  
$
5,604
  
$
5,647
  
$
906
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
898
   
559
   
286
   
845
   
40
 
Agriculture
  
   
   
   
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
3,325
   
553
   
2,408
   
2,961
   
591
 
Residential Construction
  
976
   
   
976
   
976
   
105
 
Consumer
  
1,035
   
157
   
606
   
763
   
38
 
Total
 
$
12,016
  
$
1,312
  
$
9,880
  
$
11,192
  
$
1,680
 
 
                    
December 31, 2015
                    
Commercial
 
$
933
  
$
97
  
$
821
  
$
918
  
$
43
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
1,292
   
964
   
294
   
1,258
   
42
 
Agriculture
  
   
   
   
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
3,968
   
1,092
   
2,484
   
3,576
   
615
 
Residential Construction
  
1,005
   
   
1,005
   
1,005
   
119
 
Consumer
  
1,625
   
631
   
690
   
1,321
   
33
 
Total
 
$
8,823
  
$
2,784
  
$
5,294
  
$
8,078
  
$
852
 

The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans during the three months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 was as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Commercial
 
$
3,232
  
$
6
  
$
1,840
  
$
13
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
857
   
4
   
1,392
   
30
 
Agriculture
  
   
   
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
2,973
   
24
   
3,587
   
38
 
Residential Construction
  
982
   
12
   
866
   
8
 
Consumer
  
768
   
9
   
1,351
   
10
 
Total
 
$
8,812
  
$
55
  
$
9,036
  
$
99
 

The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 was as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Commercial
 
$
2,111
  
$
28
  
$
2,234
  
$
33
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
966
   
12
   
1,180
   
38
 
Agriculture
  
   
   
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
3,267
   
71
   
4,104
   
96
 
Residential Construction
  
991
   
35
   
879
   
27
 
Consumer
  
890
   
62
   
1,423
   
29
 
Total
 
$
8,225
  
$
208
  
$
9,820
  
$
223
 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

The Company's loan portfolio includes certain loans that have been modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring ("TDR"), which are loans on which concessions in terms have been granted because of the borrowers' financial difficulties and, as a result, the Company receives less than the current market-based compensation for the loan.  These concessions may include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions.  Certain TDRs are placed on non-accrual status at the time of restructure and may only be returned to accruing status after considering the borrower's sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally six months.

When a loan is modified, it is measured based upon the present value of future cash flows discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or the fair value of collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent.  If the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, impairment is recognized through a specific allowance or a charge-off of the loan.

The Company had $4,923,000 and $5,414,000 in TDR loans as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  Specific reserves for TDR loans totaled $807,000 and $852,000 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  TDR loans performing in compliance with modified terms totaled $4,881,000 and $5,350,000 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  There were no commitments to advance additional funds on existing TDR loans as of September 30, 2016.

There were no loans modified as TDRs during the three months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015.

Loans modified as TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 were as follows:

($ in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Post-
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Commercial
  
1
  
$
180
  
$
180
 
Total
  
1
  
$
180
  
$
180
 

($ in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Post-
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Commercial
  
1
  
$
419
  
$
419
 
Consumer
  
1
   
109
   
109
 
Total
  
2
  
$
528
  
$
528
 

Loan modifications generally involve reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, and forbearance.  There were no loans modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months and for which there was a payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015.

Credit Quality Indicators

All loans are rated using the credit risk ratings and criteria adopted by the Company.  Risk ratings are adjusted as future circumstances warrant.  All credits risk-rated 1, 2, 3 or 4 equate to a Pass as indicated by Federal and State bank regulatory agencies; a 5 equates to a Special Mention; a 6 equates to Substandard; a 7 equates to Doubtful; and an 8 equates to a Loss.  For the definitions of each risk rating, see Note 4 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The following table presents the risk ratings by loan class as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

($ in thousands)
 
Pass
  
Special Mention
  
Substandard
  
Doubtful
  
Loss
  
Total
 
September 30, 2016
                  
Commercial
 
$
114,905
  
$
6,013
  
$
6,921
  
$
  
$
  
$
127,839
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
305,007
   
15,255
   
2,360
   
   
   
322,622
 
Agriculture
  
96,778
   
   
479
   
   
   
97,257
 
Residential Mortgage
  
39,216
   
1,777
   
687
   
   
   
41,680
 
Residential Construction
  
20,010
   
440
   
146
   
   
   
20,596
 
Consumer
  
42,061
   
547
   
944
   
   
   
43,552
 
Total
 
$
617,977
  
$
24,032
  
$
11,537
  
$
  
$
  
$
653,546
 
 
                        
December 31, 2015
                        
Commercial
 
$
125,562
  
$
6,842
  
$
3,691
  
$
  
$
  
$
136,095
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
268,707
   
8,301
   
15,308
   
   
   
292,316
 
Agriculture
  
84,813
   
   
   
   
   
84,813
 
Residential Mortgage
  
40,231
   
1,847
   
1,297
   
   
   
43,375
 
Residential Construction
  
11,593
   
452
   
65
   
   
   
12,110
 
Consumer
  
42,990
   
1,025
   
1,371
   
   
   
45,386
 
Total
 
$
573,896
  
$
18,467
  
$
21,732
  
$
  
$
  
$
614,095
 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan class for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Three months ended September 30, 2016
 
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of June 30, 2016
 
$
3,175
  
$
3,584
  
$
1,150
  
$
690
  
$
390
  
$
555
  
$
486
  
$
10,030
 
Provision for loan losses
  
556
   
92
   
56
   
(25
)
  
7
   
(36
)
  
(200
)
  
450
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(187
)
  
   
   
   
   
(17
)
  
   
(204
)
Recoveries
  
6
   
   
   
   
2
   
11
   
   
19
 
Net charge-offs
  
(181
)
  
   
   
   
2
   
(6
)
  
   
(185
)
Balance as of September 30, 2016
 
$
3,550
  
$
3,676
  
$
1,206
  
$
665
  
$
399
  
$
513
  
$
286
  
$
10,295
 

Nine months ended September 30, 2016
 
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2015
 
$
3,097
  
$
3,343
  
$
1,060
  
$
739
  
$
334
  
$
641
  
$
37
  
$
9,251
 
Provision for loan losses
  
836
   
348
   
65
   
(75
)
  
61
   
(134
)
  
249
   
1,350
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(417
)
  
(15
)
  
   
   
   
(52
)
  
   
(484
)
Recoveries
  
34
   
   
81
   
1
   
4
   
58
   
   
178
 
Net charge-offs
  
(383
)
  
(15
)
  
81
   
1
   
4
   
6
   
   
(306
)
Balance as of September 30, 2016
 
$
3,550
  
$
3,676
  
$
1,206
  
$
665
  
$
399
  
$
513
  
$
286
  
$
10,295
 

The following table details the allowance for loan losses allocated to loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment by loan class as of September 30, 2016.

($ in thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agriculture
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Residential
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
Period-end amount allocated to:
                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
906
  
$
40
  
$
  
$
591
  
$
105
  
$
38
  
$
  
$
1,680
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
2,644
   
3,636
   
1,206
   
74
   
294
   
475
   
286
   
8,615
 
Ending Balance
 
$
3,550
  
$
3,676
  
$
1,206
  
$
665
  
$
399
  
$
513
  
$
286
  
$
10,295
 

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan class for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Three months ended September 30, 2015
 
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of June 30, 2015
 
$
3,259
  
$
2,888
  
$
852
  
$
833
  
$
144
  
$
647
  
$
483
  
$
9,106
 
Provision for loan losses
  
(128
)
  
454
   
75
   
(98
)
  
171
   
57
   
(231
)
  
300
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(14
)
  
   
   
   
   
(67
)
  
   
(81
)
Recoveries
  
3
   
13
   
   
1
   
1
   
17
   
   
35
 
Net charge-offs
  
(11
)
  
13
   
   
1
   
1
   
(50
)
  
   
(46
)
Balance as of September 30, 2015
 
$
3,120
  
$
3,355
  
$
927
  
$
736
  
$
316
  
$
654
  
$
252
  
$
9,360
 
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
 
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2014
 
$
3,581
  
$
1,825
  
$
580
  
$
1,181
  
$
161
  
$
886
  
$
369
  
$
8,583
 
Provision for loan losses
  
(537
)
  
1,513
   
347
   
(529
)
  
97
   
(124
)
  
(117
)
  
650
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(14
)
  
   
   
(132
)
  
   
(152
)
  
   
(298
)
Recoveries
  
90
   
17
   
   
216
   
58
   
44
   
   
425
 
Net recoveries
  
76
   
17
   
   
84
   
58
   
(108
)
  
   
127
 
Balance as of September 30, 2015
 
$
3,120
  
$
3,355
  
$
927
  
$
736
  
$
316
  
$
654
  
$
252
  
$
9,360
 

The following table details the allowance for loan losses allocated to loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment by loan class as of September 30, 2015.

($ in thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agriculture
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Residential
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
Period-end amount allocated to:
                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
51
  
$
42
  
$
  
$
619
  
$
114
  
$
26
  
$
  
$
852
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
3,069
   
3,313
   
927
   
117
   
202
   
628
   
252
   
8,508
 
Ending Balance
 
$
3,120
  
$
3,355
  
$
927
  
$
736
  
$
316
  
$
654
  
$
252
  
$
9,360
 

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses and the amount allocated to loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Year ended December 31, 2015
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2014
 
$
3,581
  
$
1,825
  
$
580
  
$
1,181
  
$
161
  
$
886
  
$
369
  
$
8,583
 
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses
  
(542
)
  
1,507
   
480
   
(450
)
  
113
   
(126
)
  
(332
)
  
650
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(44
)
  
(7
)
  
   
(211
)
  
   
(175
)
  
   
(437
)
Recoveries
  
102
   
18
   
   
219
   
60
   
56
   
   
455
 
Net recoveries
  
58
   
11
   
   
8
   
60
   
(119
)
  
   
18
 
Ending Balance
 
$
3,097
  
$
3,343
  
$
1,060
  
$
739
  
$
334
  
$
641
  
$
37
  
$
9,251
 
Period-end amount allocated to:
                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
43
  
$
42
  
$
  
$
615
  
$
119
  
$
33
  
$
  
$
852
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
3,054
   
3,301
   
1,060
   
124
   
215
   
608
   
37
   
8,399
 
Balance as of December 31, 2015
 
$
3,097
  
$
3,343
  
$
1,060
  
$
739
  
$
334
  
$
641
  
$
37
  
$
9,251
 

The Company's investment in loans as of September 30, 2016, September 30, 2015, and December 31, 2015 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by loan class and disaggregated on the basis of the Company's impairment methodology was as follows:

($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
September 30, 2016
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
5,647
  
$
845
  
$
  
$
2,961
  
$
976
  
$
763
  
$
11,192
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
122,192
   
321,777
   
97,257
   
38,719
   
19,620
   
42,789
   
642,354
 
Ending Balance
 
$
127,839
  
$
322,622
  
$
97,257
  
$
41,680
  
$
20,596
  
$
43,552
  
$
653,546
 
 
                            
September 30, 2015
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
959
  
$
1,578
  
$
  
$
3,360
  
$
860
  
$
1,329
  
$
8,086
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
128,655
   
294,843
   
74,138
   
39,306
   
10,453
   
44,350
   
591,745
 
Ending Balance
 
$
129,614
  
$
296,421
  
$
74,138
  
$
42,666
  
$
11,313
  
$
45,679
  
$
599,831
 
 
                            
December 31, 2015
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
918
  
$
1,258
  
$
  
$
3,576
  
$
1,005
  
$
1,321
  
$
8,078
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
135,177
   
291,058
   
84,813
   
39,799
   
11,105
   
44,065
   
606,017
 
Ending Balance
 
$
136,095
  
$
292,316
  
$
84,813
  
$
43,375
  
$
12,110
  
$
45,386
  
$
614,095