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Loans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Loans [Abstract]  
Loans
3. Loans

 Loans are comprised of the following:
 
   
December 31,
  
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
  
2010
 
Commercial and business loans
 $163,442  $154,624 
Government program loans
  2,984   4,600 
Total commercial and industrial
 $166,426  $159,224 
Real estate – mortgage:
        
Commercial real estate
  118,857   131,632 
Residential mortgages
  24,031   23,764 
Home Improvement and Home Equity loans
  1,859   2,385 
Total real estate mortgage
  144,747   157,781 
RE construction and development
  50,400   65,182 
Agricultural
  35,811   46,308 
Installment
  11,282   12,891 
Lease financing
  49   305 
Total Loans
 $408,715  $441,691 
 
The Company's loans are predominantly in the San Joaquin Valley, and the greater Oakhurst/East Madera County area, as well as the Campbell area of Santa Clara County, although the Company does participate in loans with other financial institutions, primarily in the state of California.

Commercial and industrial loans represent 40.7% of total loans at December 31, 2011 and are generally made to support the ongoing operations of small-to-medium sized commercial businesses. Commercial and industrial loans have a high degree of industry diversification and provide, working capital, financing for the purchase of manufacturing plants and equipment, or funding for growth and general expansion of businesses. A substantial portion of commercial and industrial loans are secured by accounts receivable, inventory, leases or other collateral including real estate. The remainder are unsecured; however, extensions of credit are predicated upon the financial capacity of the borrower. Repayment of commercial loans is generally from the cash flow of the borrower.

Real estate mortgage loans, representing 35.4% of total loans at December 31, 2011, are secured by trust deeds on primarily commercial property, but are also secured by trust deeds on single family residences. Repayment of real estate mortgage loans is generally from the cash flow of the borrower.

 
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Commercial real estate mortgage loans comprise the largest segment of this loan category and are available on all types of income producing and commercial properties, including: office buildings, shopping centers; apartments and motels; owner occupied buildings; manufacturing facilities and more. Commercial real estate mortgage loans can also be used to refinance existing debt. Although real estate associated with the business is the primary collateral for commercial real estate mortgage loans, the underlying real estate is not the source of repayment. Commercial real estate loans are made under the premise that the loan will be repaid from the borrower's business operations, rental income associated with the real property, or personal assets.

 
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Residential mortgage loans are provided to individuals to finance or refinance single-family residences. Residential mortgages are not a primary business line offered by the Company, and are generally of a shorter term than conventional mortgages, with maturities ranging from three to fifteen years on average.

 
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Home Equity loans comprise a relatively small portion of total real estate mortgage loans, and are offered to borrowers for the purpose of home improvements, although the proceeds may be used for other purposes. Home equity loans are generally secured by junior trust deeds, but may be secured by 1st trust deeds.

Real estate construction and development loans, representing 12.3% of total loans at December 31, 2011, consist of loans for residential and commercial construction projects, as well as land acquisition and development, or land held for future development. Loans in this category are secured by real estate including improved and unimproved land, as well as single-family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial properties in various stages of completion. All real estate loans have established equity requirements. Repayment on construction loans is generally from long-term mortgages with other lending institutions obtained at completion of the project.

Agricultural loans represent 8.8% of total loans at December 31, 2011 and are generally secured by land, equipment, inventory and receivables. Repayment is from the cash flow of the borrower.

In the normal course of business, the Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its customers. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, these financial instruments include commitments to extend credit of $62.4 million and $67.8 million, respectively, and standby letters of credit of $2.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively. These instruments involve elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the balance sheet. The contract amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of the involvement the Company has in off-balance sheet financial instruments.

Occasionally, shared appreciation agreements are made between the Company and the borrower on certain construction loans where the Company agrees to receive interest on the loan at maturity rather than monthly and the borrower agrees to share in the profits of the project. Due to the difficulty in calculating future values, shared appreciation income is recognized when received. The Company does not participate in a significant number of shared appreciation projects. The Company received no shared appreciation income during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
 
The Company has, and expects to have, lending transactions in the ordinary course of its business with directors, officers, principal shareholders and their affiliates.  These loans are granted on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing on comparable transactions with unrelated parties, and do not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present unfavorable features.

Loans to directors, officers, principal shareholders and their affiliates are summarized below:

   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
  
2010
 
Aggregate amount outstanding, beginning of year
  10,580   9,146 
New loans or advances during year
  1,959   5,783 
Repayments during year
  (9,295)  (4,349)
Aggregate amount outstanding, end of year
 $3,244  $10,580 
Loan commitments
 $3,001  $4,030 

Past Due Loans

The Company monitors delinquency and potential problem loans on an ongoing basis through weekly reports to the Loan Committee and monthly reports to the Board of Directors. Loans over 90 days past due and still accruing totaled $74,000 and $547,000 at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The following is a summary of delinquent loans at December 31, 2011:

         
Loans
           
Accruing
 
   
Loans
  
Loans
  
90 or More
           
Loans 90 or
 
   
30-60 Days
  
61-89 Days
  
Days
  
Total Past
  
Current
  
Total
  
More Days
 
December 31, 2011  (000's)
 
Past Due
  
Past Due
  
Past Due
  
Due Loans
  
Loans
  
Loans
  
Past Due
 
Commercial and Business Loans
  154   191   3,552   3,897   159,545  $163,442   0 
Government Program Loans
  0   0   433   433   2,551   2,984   74 
Total Commercial and Industrial
  154   191   3,985   4,330   162,096   166,426   74 
                              
Commercial Real Estate Loans
  1,248   2,514   0   3,762   115,095   118,857   0 
Residential Mortgages
  328   0   0   328   23,703   24,031   0 
Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
  62   132   0   194   1,665   1,859   0 
Total Real Estate Mortgage
  1,638   2,646   0   4,284   140,463   144,747   0 
                              
Total RE Construction and Development Loans
  0   0   6,150   6,150   44,250   50,400   0 
                              
Total Agricultural Loans
  0   0   0   0   35,811   35,811   0 
                              
Consumer Loans
  297   0   0   297   10,776   11,073   0 
Overdraft protection Lines
  0   0   0   0   85   85   0 
Overdrafts
  0   0   0   0   124   124   0 
Total Installment
  297   0   0   297   10,985   11,282   0 
                              
Lease Financing
  0   0   0   0   49   49   0 
                              
Total Loans
  2,089   2,837   10,135   15,061   393,654  $408,715   74 
 
The following is a summary of delinquent loans at December 31, 2010:

 
         
Loans
           
Accruing
 
   
Loans
  
Loans
  
90 or More
           
Loans 90 or
 
   
30-60 Days
  
61-89 Days
  
Days
  
Total Past
  
Current
  
Total
  
More Days
 
December 31, 2010  (000's)
 
Past Due
  
Past Due
  
Past Due
  
Due Loans
  
Loans
  
Loans
  
Past Due
 
Commercial and Business Loans
 $4,554  $443  $4,637  $9,634  $144,990  $154,624  $454 
Government Program Loans
  114   106   305   525   4,075   4,600   93 
Total Commercial and Industrial
  4,668   549   4,942   10,159   149,065   159,224   547 
                              
Commercial Real Estate Loans
  0   0   1,405   1,405   130,227   131,632   0 
Residential Mortgages
  0   328   98   426   23,338   23,764   0 
Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
  102   55   45   202   2,183   2,385   0 
Total Real Estate Mortgage
  102   383   1,548   2,033   155,748   157,781   0 
                              
Total RE Construction and Development Loans
  4,004   3,395   1,630   9,029   56,153   65,182   0 
                              
Total Agricultural Loans
  0   0   398   398   45,910   46,308   0 
                              
Consumer Loans
  39   12   57   108   12,354   12,462   0 
Overdraft protection Lines
  0   0   0   0   74   74   0 
Overdrafts
  0   0   0   0   355   355   0 
Total Installment
  39   12   57   108   12,783   12,891   0 
                              
Lease Financing
  0   0   0   0   305   305   0 
                              
Total Loans
 $8,813  $4,339  $8,575  $21,727  $419,964  $441,691  $547 
 
Nonaccrual Loans

Commercial, construction and commercial real estate loans are placed on non-accrual status under the following circumstances:

 
When there is doubt regarding the full repayment of interest and principal.
 
 
When principal and/or interest on the loan has been in default for a period of 90-days or more, unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection that will result in repayment in the near future.
 
 
When the loan is identified as having loss elements and/or is risk rated "8" Doubtful.
 
 
Other circumstances which jeopardize the ultimate collectability of the loan including certain troubled debt restructurings, identified loan impairment, and certain loans to facilitate the sale of OREO.
 
Loans meeting any of the preceding criteria are placed on non-accrual status and the accrual of interest for financial statement purposes is discontinued. Previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed and charged against interest income.

Loans that are secured by one-to-four family residential properties (e.g., residential mortgage loans and home equity loans) on which principal and/or interest is due and unpaid for 90 days or more are placed on non-accrual and the accrual of interest for financial statement purposes is discontinued. Previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed and charged against interest income.

Consumer loans to individuals for personal, family and household purposes, and unsecured or secured personal property where principal or interest is due and unpaid for 90 days or more are placed on non-accrual and the accrual of interest for financial statement purposes is discontinued. Previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed and charged against interest income.

When a loan is placed on non-accrual status and subsequent payments of interest (and principal) are received, the interest received may be accounted for in two separate ways:

Cost recovery method: If the loan is in doubt as to full collection, the interest received in subsequent payments is diverted from interest income to a valuation reserve and treated as a reduction of principal for financial reporting purposes.
 
Cash basis: - This method is only used if the recorded investment or total contractual amount is expected to be fully collectible, under which circumstances the subsequent payments of interest is credited to interest income as received.

Loans on non-accrual status are usually not returned to accruing status unless and until all delinquent principal and/or interest has been brought current, there is no identified element of loss, and current and continued satisfactory performance is expected (loss of the contractual amount not the carrying amount of the loan). Repayment ability is generally demonstrated through the timely receipt of at least six monthly payments on a loan with monthly amortization.

Nonaccrual loans totaled $18.1 million and $34.4 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. There were no remaining undisbursed commitments to extend credit on nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The following is a summary of nonaccrual loan balances at December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands).

   
December 31,
2011
  
December 31,
2010
 
Commercial and Business Loans
 $4,722  $13,238 
Government Program Loans
  358   211 
Total Commercial and Industrial
  5,080   13,449 
          
Commercial Real Estate Loans
  3,946   1,405 
Residential Mortgages
  43   98 
Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
  0   89 
Total Real Estate Mortgage
  3,989   1,592 
          
Total RE Construction and Development Loans
  9,014   16,003 
          
Total Agricultural Loans
  0   3,107 
          
Consumer Loans
  15   68 
Overdraft protection Lines
  0   0 
Overdrafts
  0   0 
Total Installment
  15   68 
          
Lease Financing
  0   175 
Total Loans
 $18,098  $34,394 

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, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

The Company applies its normal loan review procedures in making judgments regarding probable losses and loan impairment. The Company evaluates for impairment those loans on non-accrual status, graded doubtful, graded substandard or those that are troubled debt restructures. The primary basis for inclusion in impaired status under accepted accounting pronouncements is that it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

A loan is not considered impaired if:

 
There is merely an insignificant delay or shortfall in the amounts of payments.
 
 
We expect to collect all amounts due, including interest accrued, at the contractual interest rate for the period of the delay.
 
Review for impairment does not include large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated to estimate the allowance for loan losses. The Company's present allowance for loan losses methodology, including migration analysis, captures required reserves for these loans in the formula allowance.

For loans determined to be impaired, the Company evaluates impairment based upon either the fair value of underlying collateral, discounted cash flows of expected payments, or observable market price.
 
 
For loans secured by collateral including real estate and equipment the fair value of the collateral less selling costs will determine the carrying value of the loan. The difference between the recorded investment in the loan and the fair value, less selling costs, determines the amount of impairment. The Company uses the measurement method based on fair value of collateral when the loan is collateral dependent and foreclosure is probable.
 
 
The discounted cash flow method of measuring the impairment of a loan is used for unsecured loans or for loans secured by collateral where the fair value cannot be easily determined. Under this method, the Company assesses both the amount and timing of cash flows expected from impaired loans. The estimated cash flows are discounted using the loan's effective interest rate. The difference between the amount of the loan on the Bank's books and the discounted cash flow amounts determines the amount of impairment to be provided. This method is used for most of the Company's troubled debt restructurings or other impaired loans where some payment stream is being collected.
 
 
The observable market price method of measuring the impairment of a loan is only used by the Company when the sale of loans or a loan is in process.
 
The method for recognizing interest income on impaired loans is dependent on whether the loan is on nonaccrual status or is a troubled debt restructuring. For income recognition, the existing nonaccrual and troubled debt restructuring policies are applied to impaired loans. Generally, except for certain troubled debt restructurings which are performing under the restructure agreement, the Company does not recognize interest income received on impaired loans, but reduces the carrying amount of the loan for financial reporting purposes.

Loans other than certain homogenous loan portfolios are reviewed on a quarterly basis for impairment. Impaired loans are written down to estimated realizable values by the establishment of specific reserves when required. The following is a summary of impaired loans at December 31, 2011.

   
Unpaid
  
Recorded
  
Recorded
          
   
Contractual
  
Investment
  
Investment
  
Total
     
Average
 
   
Principal
  
With No
  
With
  
Recorded
  
Related
  
Recorded
 
December 31, 2011 (000's)
 
Balance
  
Allowance
  
Allowance
  
Investment
  
Allowance
  
Investment
 
Commercial and Business Loans
 $6,521  $4,002  $2,425  $6,427  $112  $11,102 
Government Program Loans
  704   212   0   212   0  $301 
Total Commercial and Industrial
  7,225   4,214   2,425   6,639   112   11,403 
                          
Commercial Real Estate Loans
  8,457   4,209   4,094   8,303   523  $7,258 
Residential Mortgages
  3,569   494   3,037   3,531   166  $3,619 
Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
  36   22   15   37   1  $96 
Total Real Estate Mortgage
  12,062   4,725   7,146   11,871   690   10,973 
                          
Total RE Construction and Development Loans
  11,535   9,014   2,418   11,432   71  $17,184 
                          
Total Agricultural Loans
  2,445   61   1,792   1,853   381  $2,139 
                          
Consumer Loans
  88   87   0   87   0  $184 
Overdraft protection Lines
  0   0   0   0   0  $0 
Overdrafts
  0   0   0   0   0  $0 
Total Installment
  88   87   0   87   0   184 
                          
Leases Financing
  0   0   0   0   0  $55 
                          
Total Impaired Loans
 $33,355  $18,101  $13,781  $31,882  $1,254  $41,938 

 
 
The following is a summary of impaired loans at December 31, 2010.

   
Unpaid
  
Recorded
  
Recorded
          
   
Contractual
  
Investment
  
Investment
  
Total
     
Average
 
   
Principal
  
With No
  
With
  
Recorded
  
Related
  
Recorded
 
December 31, 2010  (000's)
 
Balance
  
Allowance
  
Allowance
  
Investment
  
Allowance
  
Investment
 
Commercial and Business Loans
 $16,317  $520  $14,156  $14,676  $4,974  $10,338 
Government Program Loans
  317   179   32   211   32   307 
Total Commercial and Industrial
  16,634   699   14,188   14,887   5,006   10,645 
                          
Commercial Real Estate Loans
  6,448   2,761   3,664   6,425   476   7,386 
Residential Mortgages
  3,660   443   2,916   3,359   241   3,528 
Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
  143   93   45   138   27   101 
Total Real Estate Mortgage
  10,251   3,297   6,625   9,922   744   11,015 
                          
Total RE Construction and Development Loans
  26,584   5,572   17,187   22,759   4,890   23,725 
                          
Total Agricultural Loans
  4,143   160   2,947   3,107   686   4,141 
                          
Consumer Loans
  150   148   0   148   0   255 
Overdraft protection Lines
  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Overdrafts
  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Total Installment
  150   148   0   148   0   255 
                          
Lease Financing
  175   175   0   175   0   54 
                          
Total Impaired Loans
 $57,937  $10,051  $40,947  $50,998  $11,326  $49,835 

In most cases, the Company uses the cash basis method of income recognition for impaired loans. In the case of certain troubled debt restructuring for which the loan is performing under the current contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, income is recognized under the accrual method.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

When the Company grants a concession to a borrower as part of a loan restructuring, the restructuring is accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). TDR's are reported as a component of impaired loans.

A TDR is a type of restructuring in which the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower's financial difficulties, grants a concession (either imposed by court order, law, or agreement between the borrower and the Bank) to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. Although the restructuring may take different forms, the Company's objective is to maximize recovery of its investment by granting relief to the borrower.

For a restructured loan to return to accrual status there needs to, among other factors, be at least 6 months successful payment history. In addition, the Company performs a financial analysis of the credit to determine whether the borrower has the ability to continue to perform successfully over the remaining life of the loan. This includes, but is not limited to, review of financial statements and cash flow analysis of the borrower. Only after determination that the borrower has the ability to perform under the terms of the loans, will the restructured credit be considered for accrual status.
 
The following tables illustrate TDR activity that occurred during the periods indicated (in thousands):
 
   
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
   
Number of
 Contracts
  
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
 Recorded
Investment
  
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
           
Commercial and Business Loans
  5  $2,240  $2,041 
Government Program Loans
  0   0   0 
Commercial Real Estate Loans
  2   3,542   2,506 
Residential Mortgages
  2   852   847 
Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
  0   0   0 
RE Construction and Development Loans
  0   0   0 
Agricultural Loans
  0   0   0 
Consumer Loans
  2   130   15 
Overdraft protection Lines
  0   0   0 
Lease Financing
  0   0   0 
Total Loans
  11  $6,765  $5,409 

Year Ended  December 31, 2011

   
Number of
Contracts
  
Recorded
Investment
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings that Defaulted
      
        
Commercial and Business Loans
  2  $132 
Government Program Loans
  0   0 
Commercial Real Estate Loans
  0   0 
Single Family Residential Loans
  1   327 
Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
  0   0 
RE Construction and Development Loans
  0   0 
Agricultural Loans
  0   0 
Consumer Loans
  1   85 
Overdraft protection Lines
  0   0 
Lease Financing
  0   0 
Total Loans
  4  $545 
 
The Company makes various types of concessions when structuring TDR's including rate reductions, payment extensions, and forbearance. At December 31, 2011, the Company had 41 restructured loans totaling $19.0 million with no additional obligations as compared to 48 restructured loans totaingl $24.9 million at December 31, 2010, of which one (1) had additional obligations of $36,000.
 
Credit Quality Indicators

As part of its credit monitoring program, the Company utilizes a risk rating system which quantifies the risk, the Company estimates it has assumed when entering into a loan transaction, and during the life of that loan. The system rates the strength of the borrower and the facility or transaction, and is designed to provide a program for risk management and early detection of problems.

For each new credit approval, credit extension, renewal, or modification of existing credit facilities, the Company assigns risk ratings utilizing the rating scale identified in this policy. In addition, on an on-going basis, loans and credit facilities are reviewed for internal and external influences impacting the credit facility that would warrant a change in the risk rating. Each loan credit facility is to be given a risk rating that takes into account factors that materially affect credit quality.
 
When assigning risk ratings, the Company evaluates two risk rating approaches, a facility rating and a borrower rating as follows.

Facility Rating:

The facility rating is determined by the analysis of positive and negative factors that may indicate that the quality of a particular loan or credit arrangement requires that it be rated differently from the risk rating assigned to the borrower. The Company assesses the risk impact of these factors:

Collateral - The rating may be affected by the type and quality of the collateral, the degree of coverage, the economic life of the collateral, liquidation value and the Company's ability to dispose of the collateral.

Guarantees - The value of third party support arrangements varies widely. Unconditional guaranties from persons with demonstrable ability to perform are more substantial than that of closely related persons to the borrower who offer only modest support.

Unusual Terms - Credit may be extended on terms that subject the Company to higher level of risk than indicated in the rating of the borrower.

Borrower Rating:

The borrower rating is a measure of loss possibility based on the historical, current and anticipated financial characteristics of the borrower in the current risk environment. In arriving at the rating, the Company considers at least the following factors:

 
Quality of management
 
Liquidity
 
Leverage/capitalization
 
Profit margins/earnings trend
 
Adequacy of financial records
 
Alternative funding sources
 
Geographic risk
 
Industry risk
 
Cash flow risk
 
Accounting practices
 
Asset protection
 
Extraordinary risks

The Company assigns risk ratings to loans other than consumer loans and other homogeneous loan pools based on the following scale. The risk ratings are used when determining borrower ratings as well as facility ratings. When the borrower rating and the facility ratings differ, the lowest rating is to apply:

 
Grades 1 and 2 – These grades include loans which are given to high quality borrowers with high credit quality and sound financial strength. Key financial ratios are generally above industry averages and the borrower strong earnings history or net worth. These may be secured by deposit accounts or high-grade investment securities.
 
 
Grade 3 – This grade includes loans to borrowers with solid credit quality with minimal risk. The borrower's balance sheet and financial ratios are generally in line with industry averages, and the borrower has historically demonstrated the ability to manage economic adversity. Real estate and asset-based loans assigned this risk rating must have characteristics, which place them well above the minimum underwriting requirements.. Asset-based borrowers assigned this rating must exhibit extremely favorable leverage and cash flow characteristics, and consistently demonstrate a high level of unused borrowing capacity.
 
 
Grades 4 and 5 – These include “pass” grade loans to borrowers of acceptable credit quality and risk. The borrower's balance sheet and financial ratios may be below industry averages, but above the lowest industry quartile. Leverage is above and liquidity is below industry averages. Inadequacies evident in financial performance and/or management sufficiency are offset by readily available features of support, such as adequate collateral, or good guarantors having the liquid assets and/or cash flow capacity to repay the debt. The borrower may have recognized a loss over three or four years ago, recent earnings trends, while perhaps somewhat cyclical, are improving and cash flows are adequate to cover debt service and fixed obligations. Real estate and asset-borrowers fully complying with all underwriting standards and are performing according to projections would be assigned this rating. These also include grade 5 loans which are “leveraged” or on management's “watch list” While still considered pass loans, for loans given a grade 5, the borrower's financial condition, cash flow or operations evidence more than average risk and short term weaknesses that warrant a higher than average level of monitoring, supervision and attention from the Company, but do not reflect credit weakness trends that weaken or inadequately protect the Company's credit position. Loans with a grade rating are not normally acceptable as new credits unless they are adequately secured or carry substantial endorser/guarantors.
 
 
Grade 6 – This grade includes “special mention” loans which are loans that are currently protected but are potentially weak. This generally is an interim grade classification and should usually be upgraded to an Acceptable rating or downgraded to Substandard within a reasonable time period. Weaknesses in special mention loans may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Company's credit position at some future date. Special Mention loans are often loans with weaknesses inherent from the loan origination, loan servicing, and perhaps some technical deficiencies. The main theme in Special Mention credits is the distinct probability that the classification will deteriorate to a more adverse class if the noted deficiencies are not addressed by the loan officer or loan management.
 
 
Grade 7 – This grade includes “substandard” loans which are inadequately supported by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that may impair the regular liquidation of the debt. Substandard loans exhibit a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Substandard loans also include impaired loans.
 
 
Grade 8 - This grade includes “doubtful” loans which have all the same characteristics that the Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors, which may work to the advantage and strengthening of the loan, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors include a proposed merger, acquisition, or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans.
 
 
Grade 9 - This grade includes loans classified “loss” which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather is not practical or desirable to defer writing off asset even though partial recovery may be achieved in the future.
 
The following tables summarize the credit risk ratings for commercial, construction, and other non-consumer related loans for December 31, 2011 and 2010. The Company did not carry any loans graded as loss at December 31, 2011 or 2010.

   
Commercial
             
December 31, 2011
 
and Lease
  
Commercial
          
    (000's)
 
Financing
  
RE
  
Construction
  
Agricultural
  
Total
 
Grades 1and 2
  725   0   0   40   765 
Grade 3
  184   7,026   897   0   8,107 
Grades 4 and 5 – pass
  149,815   104,468   28,596   33,990   316,869 
Grade 6 – special mention
  10,431   749   0   0   11,180 
Grade 7 – substandard
  5,320   6,614   20,097   1,781   33,812 
Grade 8 – doubtful
                    
Total
  166,475   118,857   49,590   35,811   370,733 
 
   
Commercial
             
December 31, 2010
 
and Lease
  
Commercial
          
    (000's)
 
Financing
  
RE
  
Construction
  
Agricultural
  
Total
 
Grades 1and 2
 $990  $1,112  $0  $79  $2,181 
Grade 3
  302   6,786   937   0   8,025 
Grades 4 and 5 – pass
  134,058   113,515   33,082   41,597   322,252 
Grade 6 – special mention
  7,770   4,419   10,737   1,525   24,451 
Grade 7 – substandard
  16,409   5,800   20,426   3,107   45,742 
Grade 8 – doubtful
  0   0   0   0   0 
Total
 $159,529  $131,632  $65,182  $46,308  $402,651 

 
The Company follows consistent underwriting standards outlined in its loan policy for consumer and other homogenous loans, but does not specifically assign as risk rating when these loans are originated. Consumer loans are monitored for credit risk and are considered “pass” loans until some issue or event requires that the credit be downgraded to special mention or worse. The following tables summarize the credit risk ratings for consumer related loans and other homogenous loans for December 31, 2011 and 2010.

   
December 31, 2011
  
December 31, 2010
 
    (000's)
 
Single
family
Residential
  
Home
Improvement
  
Installment
  
Total
  
Single
family
Residential
  
Home
Improvement
  
Installment
  
Total
 
Not graded
  18,858   1,801   9,615   30,274  $18,236  $2,225  $11,429  $31,890 
Pass
  4,796   22   1,163   5,981   3,964   22   1,313   5,299 
Special Mention
  0   0   423   423   195   0   0   195 
Substandard
  377   36   81   494   1,369   138   149   1,656 
Total
  24,031   1,859   11,282   37,172  $23,764  $2,385  $12,891  $39,040 
 
The Company analyzes risk characteristics inherent in each loan portfolio segment as part of the quarterly review of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The following summarizes some of the key risk characteristics for the eleven segments of the loan portfolio (Consumer loans include three segments):

Commercial and business loans – Commercial loans are subject to the effects of economic cycles and tend to exhibit increased risk as economic conditions deteriorate, or if the economic downturn is prolonged. The Company considers this segment to be one of higher risk given the size of individual loans and the overall portfolio.
 
Government program loans – This is a relatively a small part of the Company's loan portfolio, but has historically had a high percentage of loans that have migrated from pass to substandard given there vulnerability to economic cycles.
 
Commercial real estate loans – This segment is considered to have more risk in part because of the vulnerability of commercial businesses to economic cycles as well as the exposure to fluctuations in real estate prices because most of these loans are secured by real estate. Losses in this segment have however been historically low because most of the loans are real estate secured.
 
Single family residential loans – This segment is considered to have low risk factors both from the Company and peer statistics. These loans are secured by first deeds of trust. The losses experienced over the past twelve quarters are isolated to approximately seven loans and are generally the result of short sales.
 
Home improvement and home equity loans – Because of their junior lien position, these loans are inherently considered to have a higher risk level. Because residential real estate has been severely distressed in the recent past, the anticipated risk for this loan segment has increased.
 
Real estate construction loans – This segment in a normal economy is considered to have a higher risk profile due to construction and market value issues in conjunction with normal credit risks. In the current distressed residential real estate markets the risk has increased.
 
Agricultural loans – This segment is considered to have risks associated with weather, insects, and marketing issues. In addition, concentrations in certain crops or certain agricultural areas can increase risk.
 
Consumer loans (including three segments: consumer loans, overdrafts, and overdraft protection lines) – This segment is higher risk because many of the loans are unsecured.
 
Commercial lease financing – This segment of the portfolio is small and but is considered to be vulnerable to economic cycles given the nature of the leasing relationship where businesses are relatively small or have minimal cash flow. This lending program was terminated in 2005.
 
The following summarizes the activity in the allowance for credit losses by loan category for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
 
   
Commercial
  
Real
  
RE
                
   
and
  
Estate
  
Construction
     
Installment
  
Lease
       
2011 (in 000's)
 
Industrial
  
Mortgage
  
Development
  
Agricultural
  
& Other
  
Financing
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Beginning balance
  8,209   1,620   5,763   850   49   3   26   16,520 
Provision for credit losses
  7,268   114   5,563   -342   676   108   215   13,602 
                                  
Charge-offs
  (9,340)  ((453)  (6,771)  -   (620)  (110)      (17,294)
Recoveries
  650   135   24   -   11   -       820 
Net charge-offs
  (8,690)  (318)  (6,747)  -   (609)  (110)  -   (16,473)
                                  
Ending balance
 $6,787  $1,416  $4,579  $508  $116  $1  $241  $13,648 
Period-end amount allocated to:
                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  112   690   71   381   0   0   0   1,254 
                                  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  6,675   726   4,508   127   116   1   241   12,395 
Ending balance
 $6,787  $1,416  $4,579  $508  $116  $1  $241  $13,648 
 
   
Commercial
  
Real
  
RE
                
   
and
  
Estate
  
Construction
     
Installment
  
Lease
       
2010 (in 000's)
 
Industrial
  
Mortgage
  
Development
  
Agricultural
  
& Other
  
Financing
  
Unallocated
  
Total
 
Beginning balance
  7,125   1,426   5,561   334   535   35   0   15,016 
Provision for credit losses
  3,639   1,610   5,613   1,181   357   49   26   12,475 
                                  
Charge-offs
  (3,484)  (1,416)  (5,421)  (676)  (858)  (81)      (11,936)
Recoveries
  929   0   10   11   15   0       965 
Net charge-offs
  (2,555)  (1,416)  (5,411)  (665)  (843)  (81)  0   (10,971)
                                  
Ending balance
  8,209   1,620   5,763   850   49   3   26   16,520 
Period-end amount allocated to:
                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  5,006   744   4,890   686   0   0   0   11,326 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  3,203   876   873   164   49   3   26   5,194 
Ending balance
  8,209   1,620   5,763   850   49   3   26   16,520 
 
The following summarizes information with respect to the loan balances at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

   
December 31, 2011
  
December 31, 2010
 
   
Loans
  
Loans
     
Loans
  
Loans
    
   
Individually
  
Collectively
     
Individually
  
Collectively
    
   
Evaluated
  
Evaluated
  
Total
  
Evaluated
  
Evaluated
  
Total
 
  (000's)
 
for Impairment
  
for Impairment
  
Loans
  
for Impairment
  
for Impairment
  
Loans
 
Commercial and Business Loans
 $6,427  $157,015  $163,442  $14,676  $139,948  $154,624 
Government Program Loans
  212   2772   2,984   211   4,389   4,600 
Total Commercial and Industrial
  6,639   159,787   166,426   14,887   144,337   159,224 
                          
Commercial Real Estate Loans
  8,303   110,554   118,857   6,425   125,207   131,632 
Residential Mortgage Loans
  3,531   20,500   24,031   3,359   20,405   23,764 
Home Improvement and Home Equity Loans
  37   1822   1,859   138   2,247   2,385 
Total Real Estate Mortgage
  11,871   132,876   144,747   9,922   147,859   157,781 
                          
Total RE Construction and Development Loans
  11,432   38,968   50,400   22,759   42,423   65,182 
                          
Total Agricultural Loans
  1,853   33,958   35,811   3,107   43,201   46,308 
                          
Total Installment Loans
  87   11,195   11,282   148   12,743   12,891 
                          
Commercial Leases Financing
  0   49   49   175   130   305 
                          
 Total Loans
 $31,882  $376,833  $408,715  $50,998  $390,693  $441,691