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LOANS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
LOANS [Abstract]  
LOANS
4.  LOANS

The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, by loan class, as of September 30, 2019  and December 31, 2018 was as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
September 30, 2019
  
December 31, 2018
 
 
      
Commercial
 
$
104,913
  
$
125,177
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
433,698
   
420,106
 
Agriculture
  
118,516
   
123,626
 
Residential Mortgage
  
60,840
   
51,064
 
Residential Construction
  
20,214
   
20,124
 
Consumer
  
28,372
   
35,397
 
 
        
 
  
766,553
   
775,494
 
Allowance for loan losses
  
(12,287
)
  
(12,822
)
Net deferred origination fees and costs
  
738
   
721
 
 
        
Loans, net
 
$
755,004
  
$
763,393
 

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 other 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 documentation.

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.  Problem commercial real estate loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns, payment history of the borrower, and site 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.  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 service.  Agricultural loans are generally secured by inventory, receivables, equipment, and other real property.  Agricultural loans primarily 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 such as drought or floods.  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.

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 documentation.

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 collateral value.  In general, non-payment is usually due to loss of employment and will follow general economic trends in the economy, particularly the upward movements in the unemployment rate, loss of collateral value, and demand shifts.  

Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank-approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices, or other appropriate documentation.  Collateral valuations are obtained at origination of the credit and periodically thereafter (generally annually but may be more frequent depending on the collateral type), once repayment is questionable, and the loan has been deemed classified.

As of September 30, 2019, approximately 14% in principal amount of the Company's loans were for general commercial uses, including professional, retail and small businesses.  Approximately 57% 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 15% in principal amount of the Company's loans were for agriculture, approximately 8% in principal amount of the Company’s loans were residential mortgage loans, approximately 2% in principal amount of the Company’s loans were residential construction loans and approximately 4% in principal amount of the Company’s loans were consumer loans.

Once a loan becomes delinquent or 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 of principal and interest in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement becomes unlikely, the Company will consider the loan to be impaired and will estimate its probable loss, using 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 the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  For collateral dependent loans, the Company will utilize a recent valuation of 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 estimated loss and take additional charge-offs or specific reserves 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 the collateral is liquidated and the actual loss is confirmed.  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, 2019 and December 31, 2018, all loans were pledged under a blanket collateral lien to secure actual or potential borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”).
 
Non-accrual and Past Due Loans

The Company’s loans by delinquency and non-accrual status, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were as follows:
   
($ in thousands)
 
Current & Accruing
  
30-59 Days Past Due & Accruing
  
60-89 Days Past Due & Accruing
  
90 Days or
more Past Due & Accruing
  
Nonaccrual
  
Total Loans
 
September 30, 2019
                  
Commercial
 
$
102,706
  
$
1,842
  
$
84
  
$
  
$
281
  
$
104,913
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
432,948
   
   
406
   
   
344
   
433,698
 
Agriculture
  
118,516
   
   
   
   
   
118,516
 
Residential Mortgage
  
60,666
   
   
   
   
174
   
60,840
 
Residential Construction
  
20,214
   
   
   
   
   
20,214
 
Consumer
  
27,918
   
16
   
   
   
438
   
28,372
 
Total
 
$
762,968
  
$
1,858
  
$
490
  
$
  
$
1,237
  
$
766,553
 
 
                        
December 31, 2018
                        
Commercial
 
$
123,765
  
$
662
  
$
  
$
  
$
750
  
$
125,177
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
419,725
   
   
   
   
381
   
420,106
 
Agriculture
  
118,639
   
157
   
   
   
4,830
   
123,626
 
Residential Mortgage
  
50,964
   
   
   
   
100
   
51,064
 
Residential Construction
  
20,124
   
   
   
   
   
20,124
 
Consumer
  
35,054
   
114
   
38
   
   
191
   
35,397
 
Total
 
$
768,271
  
$
933
  
$
38
  
$
  
$
6,252
  
$
775,494
 
 
Non-accrual loans amounted to $1,237,000 at September 30, 2019 and were comprised of two commercial loans totaling $281,000, two commercial real estate loans totaling $344,000, one residential mortgage loan totaling $174,000, and five consumer loans totaling $438,000.  Non-accrual loans amounted to $6,252,000 at December 31, 2018 and were comprised of two commercial loans totaling $750,000, two commercial real estate loans totaling $381,000, five agriculture loans totaling $4,830,000, two residential mortgage loans totaling $100,000, and one consumer loan totaling $191,000.  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.  There was a $1,000 commitment to lend additional funds to a borrower whose loan was on non-accrual status at September 30, 2019.  There was a $261,000 commitment to lend additional funds to a borrower whose loan was on non-accrual status at December 31, 2018.
 
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 to be considered for impairment include non-accrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and loans with a risk rating of 5 (special mention) or worse and an aggregate exposure of $500,000 or more.  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; or fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  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, 2019 and December 31, 2018 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, 2019
               
Commercial
 
$
2,619
  
$
281
  
$
1,568
  
$
1,849
  
$
30
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
747
   
344
   
252
   
596
   
20
 
Agriculture
  
   
   
   
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
1,162
   
174
   
919
   
1,093
   
175
 
Residential Construction
  
732
   
   
700
   
700
   
53
 
Consumer
  
525
   
438
   
82
   
520
   
1
 
Total
 
$
5,785
  
$
1,237
  
$
3,521
  
$
4,758
  
$
279
 
 
                    
December 31, 2018
                    
Commercial
 
$
3,591
  
$
300
  
$
2,602
  
$
2,902
  
$
496
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
780
   
381
   
261
   
642
   
21
 
Agriculture
  
4,830
   
4,830
   
   
4,830
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
1,669
   
100
   
1,451
   
1,551
   
287
 
Residential Construction
  
560
   
   
560
   
560
   
49
 
Consumer
  
403
   
191
   
198
   
389
   
2
 
Total
 
$
11,833
  
$
5,802
  
$
5,072
  
$
10,874
  
$
855
 

The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 was as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Commercial
 
$
2,098
  
$
28
  
$
2,918
  
$
43
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
600
   
4
   
1,923
   
4
 
Agriculture
  
   
   
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
1,054
   
29
   
1,879
   
15
 
Residential Construction
  
705
   
9
   
606
   
2
 
Consumer
  
361
   
1
   
470
   
3
 
Total
 
$
4,818
  
$
71
  
$
7,796
  
$
67
 

The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 was as follows:
 
($ in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Commercial
 
$
2,318
  
$
102
  
$
3,007
  
$
134
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
617
   
12
   
1,941
   
11
 
Agriculture
  
2,402
   
240
   
   
 
Residential Mortgage
  
1,253
   
63
   
1,905
   
45
 
Residential Construction
  
678
   
26
   
625
   
21
 
Consumer
  
374
   
23
   
451
   
9
 
Total
 
$
7,642
  
$
466
  
$
7,929
  
$
220
 

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 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 $3,624,000 and $4,813,000 in TDR loans as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  Specific reserves for TDR loans totaled $279,000 and $405,000 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  TDR loans performing in compliance with modified terms totaled $3,521,000 and $4,622,000 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  There were no commitments to advance additional funds on existing TDR loans as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

There were no loans modified as TDRs during the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Loans modified as TDRs during the three months ended September 30, 2018 were as follows:

($ in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Post-
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Consumer
  
1
  
$
194
  
$
194
 
Total
  
1
  
$
194
  
$
194
 


Loans modified as TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were as follows:

($ in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Post-
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Residential Construction
  
2
  
$
189
  
$
189
 
Total
  
2
  
$
189
  
$
189
 


Loans modified as TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were as follows:

($ in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Post-
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
 
Consumer
  
1
  
$
194
  
$
194
 
Total
  
1
  
$
194
  
$
194
 


Loan modifications generally involve reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, or forbearance.  No loans were modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months that subsequently defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018.



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 consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The following table presents the risk ratings by loan class as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

($ in thousands)
 
Pass
  
Special Mention
  
Substandard
  
Doubtful
  
Loss
  
Total
 
September 30, 2019
                  
Commercial
 
$
103,672
  
$
201
  
$
1,040
  
$
  
$
  
$
104,913
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
408,716
   
18,567
   
6,415
   
   
   
433,698
 
Agriculture
  
108,117
   
8,040
   
2,359
   
   
   
118,516
 
Residential Mortgage
  
60,219
   
   
621
   
   
   
60,840
 
Residential Construction
  
20,214
   
   
   
   
   
20,214
 
Consumer
  
27,312
   
500
   
560
   
   
   
28,372
 
Total
 
$
728,250
  
$
27,308
  
$
10,995
  
$
  
$
  
$
766,553
 
 
                        
December 31, 2018
                        
Commercial
 
$
121,848
  
$
66
  
$
2,813
  
$
450
  
$
  
$
125,177
 
Commercial Real Estate
  
395,436
   
14,272
   
10,398
   
   
   
420,106
 
Agriculture
  
104,809
   
11,750
   
7,067
   
   
   
123,626
 
Residential Mortgage
  
50,149
   
   
915
   
   
   
51,064
 
Residential Construction
  
19,372
   
752
   
   
   
   
20,124
 
Consumer
  
34,272
   
590
   
535
   
   
   
35,397
 
Total
 
$
725,886
  
$
27,430
  
$
21,728
  
$
450
  
$
  
$
775,494
 

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, 2019.

Three months ended September 30, 2019
 
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of June 30, 2019
 
$
2,372
  
$
6,429
  
$
1,913
  
$
436
  
$
196
  
$
263
  
$
1,229
  
$
12,838
 
Provision for loan losses
  
384
   
154
   
280
   
17
   
52
   
(6
)
  
(881
)
  
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(446
)
  
   
(98
)
  
   
   
(14
)
  
   
(558
)
Recoveries
  
2
   
   
   
   
   
5
   
   
7
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
  
(444
)
  
   
(98
)
  
   
   
(9
)
  
   
(551
)
Balance as of September 30, 2019
 
$
2,312
  
$
6,583
  
$
2,095
  
$
453
  
$
248
  
$
248
  
$
348
  
$
12,287
 

Nine months ended September 30, 2019
 
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2018
 
$
3,198
  
$
5,890
  
$
1,632
  
$
643
  
$
318
  
$
279
  
$
862
  
$
12,822
 
Provision for loan losses
  
(375
)
  
693
   
561
   
(262
)
  
(91
)
  
(12
)
  
(514
)
  
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(596
)
  
   
(98
)
  
   
   
(29
)
  
   
(723
)
Recoveries
  
85
   
   
   
72
   
21
   
10
   
   
188
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
  
(511
)
  
   
(98
)
  
72
   
21
   
(19
)
  
   
(535
)
Balance as of September 30, 2019
 
$
2,312
  
$
6,583
  
$
2,095
  
$
453
  
$
248
  
$
248
  
$
348
  
$
12,287
 

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, 2019.

($ in thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agriculture
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Residential
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
Period-end amount allocated to:
                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
30
  
$
20
  
$
  
$
175
  
$
53
  
$
1
  
$
  
$
279
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
2,282
   
6,563
   
2,095
   
278
   
195
   
247
   
348
   
12,008
 
Ending Balance
 
$
2,312
  
$
6,583
  
$
2,095
  
$
453
  
$
248
  
$
248
  
$
348
  
$
12,287
 

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan class for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Three months ended September 30, 2018
 
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of June 30, 2018
 
$
2,764
  
$
5,384
  
$
1,535
  
$
619
  
$
361
  
$
306
  
$
838
  
$
11,807
 
Provision for loan losses
  
2
   
287
   
153
   
1
   
(6
)
  
(22
)
  
110
   
525
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
   
   
   
   
   
(8
)
  
   
(8
)
Recoveries
  
   
   
   
6
   
2
   
7
   
   
15
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
  
   
   
   
6
   
2
   
(1
)
  
   
7
 
Balance as of September 30, 2018
 
$
2,766
  
$
5,671
  
$
1,688
  
$
626
  
$
357
  
$
283
  
$
948
  
$
12,339
 
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2018
 
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2017
 
$
2,625
  
$
5,460
  
$
1,547
  
$
628
  
$
360
  
$
342
  
$
171
  
$
11,133
 
Provision for loan losses
  
571
   
211
   
141
   
(28
)
  
(7
)
  
(90
)
  
777
   
1,575
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(475
)
  
   
   
   
   
(19
)
  
   
(494
)
Recoveries
  
45
   
   
   
26
   
4
   
50
   
   
125
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
  
(430
)
  
   
   
26
   
4
   
31
   
   
(369
)
Balance as of September 30, 2018
 
$
2,766
  
$
5,671
  
$
1,688
  
$
626
  
$
357
  
$
283
  
$
948
  
$
12,339
 

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, 2018.

($ in thousands)
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agriculture
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Residential
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
Period-end amount allocated to:
                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
41
  
$
22
  
$
  
$
300
  
$
48
  
$
2
  
$
  
$
413
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
2,725
   
5,649
   
1,688
   
326
   
309
   
281
   
948
   
11,926
 
Ending Balance
 
$
2,766
  
$
5,671
  
$
1,688
  
$
626
  
$
357
  
$
283
  
$
948
  
$
12,339
 

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, 2018.

Year ended December 31, 2018
($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  
Agriculture
  
Residential
Mortgage
  
Residential
Construction
  
Consumer
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2017
 
$
2,625
  
$
5,460
  
$
1,547
  
$
628
  
$
360
  
$
342
  
$
171
  
$
11,133
 
Provision for loan losses
  
1,036
   
572
   
85
   
(19
)
  
(173
)
  
(92
)
  
691
   
2,100
 
 
                                
Charge-offs
  
(509
)
  
(142
)
  
   
   
   
(34
)
  
   
(685
)
Recoveries
  
46
   
   
   
34
   
131
   
63
   
   
274
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
  
(463
)
  
(142
)
  
   
34
   
131
   
29
   
   
(411
)
Ending Balance
 
$
3,198
  
$
5,890
  
$
1,632
  
$
643
  
$
318
  
$
279
  
$
862
  
$
12,822
 
Period-end amount allocated to:
                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
496
  
$
21
  
$
  
$
287
  
$
49
  
$
2
  
$
  
$
855
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
2,702
   
5,869
   
1,632
   
356
   
269
   
277
   
862
   
11,967
 
Balance as of December 31, 2018
 
$
3,198
  
$
5,890
  
$
1,632
  
$
643
  
$
318
  
$
279
  
$
862
  
$
12,822
 

The Company’s investment in loans as of September 30, 2019, September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2018 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, 2019
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
1,849
  
$
596
  
$
  
$
1,093
  
$
700
  
$
520
  
$
4,758
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
103,064
   
433,102
   
118,516
   
59,747
   
19,514
   
27,852
   
761,795
 
Ending Balance
 
$
104,913
  
$
433,698
  
$
118,516
  
$
60,840
  
$
20,214
  
$
28,372
  
$
766,553
 
 
                            
September 30, 2018
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,644
  
$
1,900
  
$
  
$
1,566
  
$
568
  
$
418
  
$
7,096
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
126,737
   
412,411
   
123,753
   
46,075
   
22,471
   
35,601
   
767,048
 
Ending Balance
 
$
129,381
  
$
414,311
  
$
123,753
  
$
47,641
  
$
23,039
  
$
36,019
  
$
774,144
 
 
                            
December 31, 2018
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,902
  
$
642
  
$
4,830
  
$
1,551
  
$
560
  
$
389
  
$
10,874
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
122,275
   
419,464
   
118,796
   
49,513
   
19,564
   
35,008
   
764,620
 
Ending Balance
 
$
125,177
  
$
420,106
  
$
123,626
  
$
51,064
  
$
20,124
  
$
35,397
  
$
775,494