NOTE 17. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following summarizes the methods and significant assumptions used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments.

Level I: Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

Level II: Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities include items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, and items that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level III: Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

Estimated fair values have been determined by the Company using historical data, as generally provided in the Company’s regulatory reports, and an estimation methodology suitable for each category of financial instruments. The Company’s fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below for the Company’s other financial instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value because they have original maturities of 90 days or less and do not present unanticipated credit concerns.

Certificates of deposits: The fair values for loans are computed based on scheduled future cash flows of principal and interest, discounted at interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms of borrowers of similar credit quality. No prepayments of principal are assumed.

Securities: Fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable securities.

Loans held for sale: Loans held for sale are reported at fair value. These loans currently consist of one-to-four-family residential loans originated for sale in the secondary market. Fair value is based on committed market rates or the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data. (Level II)

Loans: The fair values for loans are computed based on scheduled future cash flows of principal and interest, discounted at interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms of borrowers of similar credit quality. No prepayments of principal are assumed.

Mortgage servicing rights: The carrying value of mortgage servicing rights approximates their fair value.

Interest rate lock commitment: For mortgage interest rate locks, the fair value is based on either (i) the price of the underlying loans obtained from an investor for loans that will be delivered on a best efforts basis or (ii) the observable price for individual loans traded in the secondary market for loans that will be delivered on a mandatory basis or (iii) less expected costs to deliver the interest rate locks, any expected “pull through rate” is applied to this calculation to estimate the derivative value.

Interest rate cap: The fair value of the interest rate cap is determined at the end of each quarter by determining through Bloomberg Finance the current price of the same cap for each quarter end.

Accrued interest receivable and payable and repurchase agreements: The carrying values of accrued interest receivable and payable approximate their fair values.

Deposits: The fair values of demand deposits (i.e., non-interest bearing checking, NOW and money market), savings accounts and other variable rate deposits approximate their carrying values. Fair values of fixed maturity deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology at rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities. Any intangible value of long-term relationships with depositors is not considered in estimating the fair values disclosed.

Forward Sales Commitments: Forward sales commitments are used to mitigate interest rate risk for residential mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate locks and manage expected funding percentages. These instruments are considered derivatives and are recorded at fair value, based on (i) committed sales prices from investors for commitments to sell mortgage loans or (ii) observable market data inputs for commitments to sell mortgage backed securities.

FHLB and other borrowings: The fair values for loans are computed based on scheduled future cash flows of principal and interest, discounted at interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms of borrowers of similar credit quality. No prepayments of principal are assumed.

Subordinated debt: The fair values for loans are computed based on scheduled future cash flows of principal and interest, discounted at interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms of borrowers of similar credit quality. No prepayments of principal are assumed.

Off-balance sheet instruments: The fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of agreements and the present credit standing of the counterparties. The amounts of fees currently charged on commitments and standby letters of credit are deemed insignificant, and therefore, the estimated fair values and carrying values are not shown.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements at


					Quoted
					Prices
					in Active		Significant
					Markets for		Other		Significant
			Estimated		Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
December 31, 2014	Value		Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	30,077	$	30,077	$	30,077	$	—	$	—
Certificates of deposits with other banks		11,907		12,035		—		12,035		—
Securities available-for-sale		68,213		68,213		77		68,136
Securities held-to-maturity		54,538		55,871		—		55,871		—
Loans held for sale		69,527		69,527				69,527
Loans, net		792,074		803,036		—		—		803,036
Mortgage servicing rights		1,423		1,423						1,423
Interest rate lock commitment		1,020		1,020		—		—		1,020
Interest rate cap		1,423		1,423		—		1,423		—
Accrued interest receivable		2,387		2,387		—		728		1,659

Financial liabilities:
Deposits	$	823,227	$	824,078	$	—	$	824,078	$	—
Repurchase agreements		32,673		32,673		—		32,673		—
FHLB and other borrowings		101,287		101,338		—		101,338		—
Forward sales commitments		431		431		—		431		—
Accrued interest payable		376		376		—		376		—
Subordinated debt		33,524		31,172		—		31,172		—


December 31, 2013
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	39,843	$	39,843	$	39,843	$	—	$	—
Certificates of deposits		9,427		9,616		—		9,616		—
Securities available-for-sale		106,411		106,411		187		106,224		—
Securities held-to-maturity		56,670		54,118		—		54,118		—
Loans held for sale		90,061		90,061		—		90,061		—
Loans, net		617,370		620,295		—		—		620,295
Mortgage servicing rights		1,417		1,417		—		—		1,417
Interest rate lock commitment		1,081		1,081		—		—		1,081
Forward sales commitments		316		316		—		316		—
Accrued interest receivable		2,764		2,764		—		2,764		—

Financial liabilities:
Deposits	$	695,811	$	697,301	$	—	$	697,301	$	—
Repurchase agreements		81,578		81,578		—		81,578		—
FHLB and other borrowings		104,647		104,742		—		104,742		—
Accrued interest payable		327		327		—		327		—
Subordinated debt		4,124		4,124		—		4,124		—

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Fair value estimates are based on existing on-and-off balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.