NOTE 9 - FAIR VALUE

Fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, is the exchange price, in an orderly transaction that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale, between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability, that is, the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability is a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or liability. FASB ASC 820-10 provides a consistent definition of fair value which focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over entity specific inputs. In addition, FASB ASC 820-10 provides a framework for measuring fair value and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 - Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Corporation used the following methods to determine the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

Securities: Fair values for securities available for sale are obtained from an independent pricing service. The prices are not adjusted. The independent pricing service uses industry-standard models to price U.S. Government agency obligations and mortgage backed securities that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curves, volatility factors, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severity, current market and contractual prices for the underlying financial instruments,

as well as other relevant economic measures. Securities of obligations of state and political subdivisions are valued using a type of matrix, or grid, pricing in which securities are benchmarked against the treasury rate based on credit rating.

Substantially all assumptions used by the independent pricing service are observable in the marketplace, can be derived from

observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace (Level 2).

Residential loans held for sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2).

Derivative financial instruments: Derivative instruments are used to hedge residential mortgage loans held for sale and the related interest-rate lock commitments and include forward commitments to sell mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of derivative financial instruments are based on derivative market data inputs as of the valuation date and the underlying value of mortgage loans for interest rate lock commitments (Level 3).

Impaired loans: The fair values of impaired loans are measured on a nonrecurring basis as the fair value of the loan’s collateral for collateral-dependent loans. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. The use of discounted cash flow models and management’s best judgment are significant inputs in arriving at the fair value measure of the underlying collateral (Level 3).

Other real estate owned: The fair value of other real estate owned, which consists of real estate that has been foreclosed, is recorded at the lower of fair value less selling expenses or the book balance prior to foreclosure. Write downs are provided for subsequent declines in value and are recorded in other noninterest expense (Level 2).

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value under FASB ASC 820-10 on a recurring and non-recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Corporation has elected the fair value option as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, are summarized below:

	Fair Value Measurement
	at June 30, 2011 Using
	(In Thousands)
Description	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets-Recurring
Available for sale investment securities	$	91,516	$	-	$	91,516	$	-
Residential loans held for sale		56,519		-		56,519		-
Derivative assets		348		-		-		348
Total Financial Assets-Recurring	$	148,383	$	-	$	148,035	$	348

Financial Liabilities-Recurring
Derivative liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Total Financial Liabilities-Recurring	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
Impaired loans (1)	$	7,481	$	-	$	-	$	7,481
Other real estate owned (2)		590		-		590		-
Total Financial Assets-Non-Recurring	$	8,071	$	-	$	590	$	7,481

(1) Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral.

(2) Represents appraised value and realtor comparables less estimated selling expenses.

	Fair Value Measurement
	at December 31, 2010 Using
	(In Thousands)
Description	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets-Recurring
Available for sale investment securities	$	124,307	$	-	$	124,307	$	-
Residential loans held for sale		82,244		-		82,244		-
Derivative assets		318		-		-		318
Total Financial Assets-Recurring	$	206,869	$	-	$	206,551	$	318

Financial Liabilities-Recurring
Derivative liabilities	$	38	$	-	$	-	$	38
Total Financial Liabilities-Recurring	$	38	$	-	$	-	$	38

Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
Impaired loans (1)	$	8,561	$	-	$	-	$	8,561
Other real estate owned (2)		1,859		-		1,859		-
Total Financial Assets-Non-Recurring	$	10,420	$	-	$	1,859	$	8,561

(1)

Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral.

(2)

Represents appraised value and realtor comparables less estimated selling expenses.

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows for three month period ended June 30, 2011.

	Net Derivatives
	(In Thousands)
Balance March 31, 2011	$	323
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings		25
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income		-
Purchases, settlements, paydowns, and maturities		-
Transfer into Level 3		-
Balance June 30, 2011	$	348

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows for six month period ended June 30, 2011.

	Net Derivatives
	(In Thousands)
Balance December 31, 2010	$	280
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings		68
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income		-
Purchases, settlements, paydowns, and maturities		-
Transfer into Level 3		-
Balance June 30, 2011	$	348

Financial instruments recorded using FASB ASC 825-10

Under FASB ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments, the Corporation may elect to report most financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis with changes in fair value reported in net income. After the initial adoption the election is made at the acquisition of an eligible financial asset, financial liability or firm commitment or when certain specified reconsideration events occur. The fair value election, with respect to an item, may not be revoked once an election is made.

The following table reflects the differences between the fair value carrying amount of residential mortgage loans held for sale at June 30, 2011, measured at fair value under FASB ASC 825-10, and the aggregate unpaid principal amount the Corporation is contractually entitled to receive at maturity.

(In Thousands)		Aggregate Fair Value				Difference				Contractual Principal
Residential mortgage loans held for sale		$	56,519			$	2,044			$	54,475

The Corporation has elected to account for residential loans held for sale at fair value to eliminate the mismatch that would occur by recording changes in market value on derivative instruments used to hedge loans held for sale while carrying the loans at the lower of cost or market.

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above. The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest. The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below:

Cash and Short-Term Investments

For those short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities

The fair values for investment securities are valued using the prices obtained from an independent pricing service.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are recorded at fair value, determined individually, as of the balance sheet date.

Loans

For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as some residential mortgages, and other consumer loans, fair value is estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair value of other types of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

Deposits and Borrowings

The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value of all other deposits and borrowings is determined using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar products.

Accrued Interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of stand-by letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.

At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the majority of off-balance-sheet items are variable rate instruments or convert to variable rate instruments if drawn upon. Therefore, the fair value of these items is largely based on fees, which are nominal and immaterial.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:

	June 30, 2011				December 31, 2010
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	(In Thousands)
Financial assets:
Cash and short-term investments	$	22,653	$	22,653	$	111,907	$	111,907
Securities available for sale		91,516		91,516		124,307		124,307
Restricted stock		5,007		5,007		4,438		4,438
Loans held for sale		56,519		56,519		82,244		82,244
Loans, net of allowance		509,617		510,912		481,002		493,169
Derivatives		786		786		318		318
Total financial assets	$	686,098	$	687,393	$	804,216	$	816,383

Financial liabilities:
Deposits	$	507,913	$	505,649	$	627,848	$	626,606
Short-term borrowings		107,457		107,806		80,348		81,513
Long-term borrowings		5,928		6,135		37,034		37,155
Subordinated debentures		6,186		6,242		6,186		6,242
Derivatives		438		438		38		38
Total financial liabilities	$	627,922	$	626,270	$	751,454	$	751,554

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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