10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

þ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

Commission File Number      000-51726

Magyar Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	20-4154978
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey	08901
(Address of Principal Executive Office)	(Zip Code)

(732) 342-7600

(Issuer’s Telephone Number including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	o	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	o	Smaller reporting company	þ
Emerging growth company	o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o No þ

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock at May 1, 2019 was 5,820,746.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 per share	MGYR	The NASDAQ Global Market

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

Table of Contents

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

		Page Number
Item 1.	Financial Statements	1
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	24
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	34
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	34
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	35
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	35
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	35
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	35
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	35
Item 5.	Other Information	35
Item 6.	Exhibits	35
Signature Pages		36

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

	March 31,			September 30,
	2019			2018
Assets	(Unaudited)
Cash	$	1,106		$	674
Interest earning deposits with banks		47,064			14,694
Total cash and cash equivalents		48,170			15,368
Investment securities - available for sale, at fair value		24,347			22,469
Investment securities - held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of
$33,236 and $32,151 at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively)		33,920			33,645
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost		2,031			2,164
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,600 and $4,200
at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively		515,380			508,430
Bank owned life insurance		11,990			11,843
Accrued interest receivable		2,237			2,181
Premises and equipment, net		16,586			16,990
Other real estate owned ("OREO")		7,558			8,586
Other assets		2,743			2,292
Total assets	$	664,962		$	623,968
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Deposits	$	571,794		$	530,137
Escrowed funds		2,714			2,285
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances		32,559			35,524
Accrued interest payable		222			193
Accounts payable and other liabilities		4,347			4,467
Total liabilities		611,636			572,606
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock: $.01 Par Value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued		—			—
Common stock: $.01 Par Value, 8,000,000 shares authorized;
5,923,742 issued; 5,820,746 shares outstanding
at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018		59			59
Additional paid-in capital		26,314			26,310
Treasury stock: 102,996 shares
at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, at cost		(1,152	)		(1,152	)
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares		(285	)		(356	)
Retained earnings		29,427			27,975
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,037	)		(1,474	)
Total stockholders' equity		53,326			51,362
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	664,962		$	623,968

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

	For the Three Months				For the Six Months
	Ended March 31,				Ended March 31,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
	(Unaudited)
Interest and dividend income
Loans, including fees	$	6,226	$	5,408	$	12,353	$	10,843
Investment securities
Taxable		546		416		1,034		837
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock		37		33		82		64
Total interest and dividend income		6,809		5,857		13,469		11,744
Interest expense
Deposits		1,508		871		2,946		1,765
Borrowings		180		165		370		327
Total interest expense		1,688		1,036		3,316		2,092
Net interest and dividend income		5,121		4,821		10,153		9,652
Provision for loan losses		106		257		307		506
Net interest and dividend income after
provision for loan losses		5,015		4,564		9,846		9,146
Other income
Service charges		279		222		600		480
Income on bank owned life insurance		73		74		147		146
Other operating income		30		43		61		67
Gains on sales of loans		151		30		151		216
Gains on sales of investment securities		32		—		32		107
Total other income		565		369		991		1,016
Other expenses
Compensation and employee benefits		2,517		2,443		4,960		4,801
Occupancy expenses		744		755		1,484		1,472
Professional fees		278		255		569		484
Data processing expenses		154		143		307		280
OREO expenses		214		168		261		400
FDIC deposit insurance premiums		109		95		216		205
Loan servicing expenses		47		78		106		158
Insurance expense		49		43		102		101
Other expenses		377		375		776		790
Total other expenses		4,489		4,355		8,781		8,691
Income before income tax expense		1,091		578		2,056		1,471
Income tax expense		324		182		604		746
Net income	$	767	$	396	$	1,452	$	725
Net income per share-basic and diluted	$	0.13	$	0.07	$	0.25	$	0.12
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding		5,820,746		5,820,746		5,820,746		5,820,746

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In Thousands)

	For the Three Months						For the Six Months
	Ended March 31,						Ended March 31,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
Net income	$	767		$	396		$	1,452		$	725
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on
securities available for sale		297			(352	)		639			(319	)
Less reclassification adjustments for:
Net unrealized gains on securities
reclassified available for sale		—			—			—			104
Net gains realized on securities
available for sale		(32	)		—			(32	)		(107	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		265			(352	)		607			(322	)
Deferred income tax effect		(75	)		88			(170	)		88
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		190			(264	)		437			(234	)
Total comprehensive income	$	957		$	132		$	1,889		$	491

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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 MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

 For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

 (In Thousands, Except for Share Amounts)

															Accumulated
	Common Stock				Additional					Unearned					Other
	Shares		Par		Paid-In		Treasury			ESOP			Retained		Comprehensive
	Outstanding		Value		Capital		Stock			Shares			Earnings		Loss			Total
	(Unaudited)
Balance, September 30, 2018		5,820,746	$	59	$	26,310	$	(1,152	)	$	(356	)	$	27,975	$	(1,474	)	$	51,362
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			685		—			685
Other comprehensive income		—		—		—		—			—			—		246			246
ESOP shares allocated		—		—		4		—			35			—		—			39
Balance, December 31, 2018		5,820,746	$	59	$	26,314	$	(1,152	)	$	(321	)	$	28,660	$	(1,228	)	$	52,332
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			767		—			767
Other comprehensive loss		—		—		—		—			—			—		191			191
ESOP shares allocated		—		—		—		—			36			—		—			36
Balance, March 31, 2019		5,820,746	$	59	$	26,314	$	(1,152	)	$	(285	)	$	29,427	$	(1,037	)	$	53,326

	Common Stock				Additional					Unearned					Accumulated Other
	Shares		Par		Paid-In		Treasury			ESOP			Retained		Comprehensive
	Outstanding		Value		Capital		Stock			Shares			Earnings		Loss			Total
	(Unaudited)
Balance, September 30, 2017		5,820,746	$	59	$	26,289	$	(1,152	)	$	(492	)	$	25,757	$	(1,004	)	$	49,457
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			329		—			329
Other comprehensive income		—		—		—		—			—			—		19			19
ESOP shares allocated		—		—		6		—			33			—		—			39
Balance, December 31, 2017		5,820,746	$	59	$	26,295	$	(1,152	)	$	(459	)	$	26,086	$	(985	)	$	49,844
Net income		—		—		—		—			—			396		—			396
Other comprehensive loss		—		—		—		—			—			—		(441	)		(441	)
Reclassification of the stranded tax
effect related to defferred taxes for:
Defined benefit pension plan*		—		—		—		—			—			177		—			177
Securities available-for-sale*		—		—		—		—			—			11		—			11
ESOP shares allocated		—		—		5		—			35			—		—			40
Balance, March 31, 2018		5,820,746	$	59	$	26,300	$	(1,152	)	$	(424	)	$	26,670	$	(1,426	)	$	50,027

⁽¹⁾ In January 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2018-02, as a result, the Company made a policy election to release income tax effects, as a result of the Tax Act, from AOCI to retained earnings.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

	For the Six Months Ended
	March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
Operating activities
Net income	$	1,452		$	725
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities
Depreciation expense		468			424
Premium amortization on investment securities, net		56			76
Provision for loan losses		307			506
Provision for loss on other real estate owned		212			273
Originations of SBA loans held for sale		(2,170	)		(4,448	)
Proceeds from the sales of SBA loans		2,321			4,664
Gains on sale of loans receivable		(151	)		(216	)
Gains on sales of investment securities		(32	)		(107	)
Gains on the sales of other real estate owned		(35	)		(30	)
ESOP compensation expense		75			79
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense		(158	)		107
Increase in accrued interest receivable		(56	)		(34	)
Increase in surrender value of bank owned life insurance		(147	)		(146	)
Increase in other assets		(463	)		(121	)
Increase in accrued interest payable		29			12
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities		(120	)		481
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,588			2,245
Investing activities
Net increase in loans receivable		(11,643	)		(14,217	)
Purchases of loans receivable		—			(461	)
Proceeds from the sale of loans receivable		4,386			1,200
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity		(1,645	)		(3,492	)
Purchases of investment securities available for sale		(3,088	)		(1,443	)
Sales of investment securities held to maturity		—			3,408
Sales of investment securities available for sale		947			—
Principal repayments on investment securities held to maturity		1,338			1,817
Principal repayments on investment securities available for sale		878			1,812
Purchases of premises and equipment		(64	)		(205	)
Investment in other real estate owned		(11	)		(182	)
Proceeds from other real estate owned		862			845
Redemptions (purchases) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock		133			(90	)
Net cash used by investing activities		(7,907	)		(11,008	)
Financing activities
Net increase in deposits		41,657			1,553
Net increase in escrowed funds		429			227
Proceeds from long-term advances		3,975			—
(Repayments) proceeds of long-term advances		(6,940	)		2,000
Net cash provided by financing activities		39,121			3,780
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		32,802			(4,983	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		15,368			22,334
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	48,170		$	17,351
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid for
Interest	$	3,286		$	2,081
Income taxes	$	414		$	814
Non-cash investing activities
Investment securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale	$	—		$	12,619

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary, Magyar Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries Magyar Service Corporation, Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, and MagBank Investment Company. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.

Operating results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2019. The September 30, 2018 information has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the assessment of realizability of deferred income tax assets.

The Company has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date of March 31, 2019 for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed in these consolidated financial statements. The evaluation was conducted through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.

NOTE B- RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which superseded the previous revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” The Company’s main source of revenue is comprised of interest income on interest earning assets and non-interest income. The scope of the guidance explicitly excludes interest income as well as many other revenues for financial assets and liabilities including loans and investment securities.

Under previous U.S. GAAP, when full consideration is not expected and financing is required by the buyer to purchase the property, there were very prescriptive requirements in determining when foreclosed real estate property sold by an institution should be derecognized and a gain or loss be recognized. The new guidance that was applied to these sales is more principles based. For example, as it pertains to the criteria for determining how a contract should be accounted for under the new guidance, judgment will need to be exercised in evaluating if: (a) a commitment on the buyer’s part exists, (b) collection is probable in circumstances where the initial investment is minimal and (c) the buyer has obtained control of the asset, including the significant risks and rewards of the ownership. If there is no commitment on the buyer’s part, collection is not probable or the buyer has not obtained control of the asset, then a gain cannot be recognized under the new guidance. The initial investment requirement for the buyer along with the various methods for profit recognition are no longer applicable.

For deposit-related fees, considering the straightforward nature of the arrangements with the Company’s deposits customers, the Company's recognition and measurement outcomes of deposit-related fees was not significantly different under the new guidance compared to previous U.S. GAAP.

ASU 2014-09 was to be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and was to be applied on either a modified retrospective or full retrospective basis. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which deferred the original effective date for all public business entities to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (October 1, 2018 for the Company), including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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In January 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01, among other things, (i) requires equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (iii) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (iv) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (v) requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments; (vi) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (vii) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale. In addition, the amendments in this ASU require an entity to disclose the fair value of its financial instruments using the exit price notion. Exit price is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. For public entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017.  The Company has updated the fair value disclosure on Note G “Fair Value Disclosures” in this report to reflect adoption of this standard, to include using the exit price notion in the fair value disclosure of financial instruments. The Company`s adoption of the ASU did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will supersede the current lease requirements in Topic 840. The ASU requires lessees to recognize a right of use asset and related lease liability for all leases, with a limited exception for short-term leases. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with the classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of income. Currently, leases are classified as either capital or operating, with only capital leases recognized on the balance sheet. The reporting of lease related expenses in the statements of operations and cash flows will be generally consistent with the current guidance. The new guidance will be effective for years beginning after December 15, 2018 for public companies. Once effective, the standard will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method to the beginning of the earliest period presented. The Company is currently assessing the impacts this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. ASU 2016-13 requires entities to report “expected” credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit rather than the current “incurred loss” model. These expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date are to be based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU will also require enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an entity’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. For public business entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filers, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, which clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of Topic 326. In December 2018, regulators issued a final rule related to regulatory capital (Regulatory Capital Rule: Implementation and Transition of the Current Expected Credit Losses Methodology for Allowances and Related Adjustments to the Regulatory Capital Rule and Conforming Amendments to Other Regulations) which is intended to provide regulatory capital relief for entities transitioning to CECL. The Company does not plan to early adopt this guidance and will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2020.

In August 2017, the FASB issued the ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The purpose of this guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging relationships with the company’s risk management activities by expanding strategies that qualify for hedge accounting, modifying the presentation of certain hedging relationships in the financial statements and simplifying the application of hedge accounting in certain situations. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted in any interim or annual period before the effective date. ASU 2017-12 was applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment related to the elimination of the separate measurement of ineffectiveness to the balance of accumulated other comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the amendments in this update are adopted. The amended presentation and disclosure guidance is required only prospectively. Upon adoption, the ASU allows for the reclassification of debt securities eligible to be hedged under the ASU from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale. The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 during the quarter ended December 31, 2017 and reclassified ten mortgage-backed securities totaling $12.6 million from the held-to-maturity portfolio to the available-for-sale portfolio.

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In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement- Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2018-02 allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") to retained earnings for the stranded tax effects caused by the revaluation of deferred taxes resulting from the newly enacted corporate tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The ASU is effective in years beginning after December 15, 2018, but permits early adoption in a period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company elected to early adopt the ASU as of January 1, 2018 which resulted in a reclassification adjustment of $188,000 from AOCI to retained earnings in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.

NOTE C - CONTINGENCIES

The Company, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation that arises in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of this litigation, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

NOTE D - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period considering the effect of dilutive equity options and stock awards for the diluted earnings per share calculations.

	Three Months				Six Months
	Ended March 31,				Ended March 31,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
	(In thousands except for per share data)
Income applicable to common shares	$	767	$	396	$	1,452	$	725
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - basic		5,821		5,821		5,821		5,821
Stock options and restricted stock		—		—		—		—
Weighted average number of common shares
and common share equivalents - diluted		5,821		5,821		5,821		5,821
Basic earnings per share	$	0.13	$	0.07	$	0.25	$	0.12
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.13	$	0.07	$	0.25	$	0.12

There were no outstanding options to purchase common stock at March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018.

NOTE E – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Section 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. ASC 718 requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in consolidated financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

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There were no grants, vested shares or forfeitures of non-vested restricted stock awards the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 nor were there any stock option and stock award expenses included with compensation expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

The Company announced in November 2007 its second stock repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares. Through March 31, 2019, the Company had repurchased a total of 81,000 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $8.33 per share under this program. No shares were repurchased during the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Under the stock repurchase program, 48,924 shares of the 129,924 shares authorized remained available for repurchase as of March 31, 2019. The Company’s intended use of the repurchased shares is for general corporate purposes. The Company held 102,996 total treasury stock shares at March 31, 2019.

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for the benefit of employees of the Company and the Bank who meet the eligibility requirements as defined in the plan. The ESOP trust purchased 217,863 shares of common stock in the open market using proceeds of a loan from the Company. The total cost of shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $2.3 million, reflecting an average cost per share of $10.58. The Bank makes cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company. The loan bears a variable interest rate that adjusts annually every January 1^st to the then published Prime Rate (5.50% at January 1, 2019) with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over thirty years. The loan is secured by shares of the Company’s stock.

As the debt is repaid, shares are released as collateral and allocated to qualified employees. Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the then current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.

At March 31, 2019, shares allocated to participants totaled 178,216. Unallocated ESOP shares held in suspense totaled 39,647 at March 31, 2019 and had a fair market value of $446,425. The Company's contribution expense for the ESOP was $75,000 and $79,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

NOTE F – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The components of other comprehensive income and the related income tax effects are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019									2018
				Tax			Net of						Tax		Net of
	Before Tax			Benefit			Tax			Before Tax			Benefit		Tax
	Amount			(Expense)			Amount			Amount			(Expense)		Amount
	(In thousands)
Unrealized holding gain arising
during period on:
Available-for-sale investments	$	297		$	(84	)	$	213		$	(352	)	$	88	$	(264	)
Less reclassification adjustments for:
Net gains realized on securities
available for sale (a) (b)		(32	)		9			(23	)		—			—		—
Other comprehensive income, net	$	265		$	(75	)	$	190		$	(352	)	$	88	$	(264	)

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	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2019									2018
				Tax			Net of						Tax			Net of
	Before Tax			Benefit			Tax			Before Tax			Benefit			Tax
	Amount			(Expense)			Amount			Amount			(Expense)			Amount
	(In thousands)
Unrealized holding gain arising
during period on:
Available-for-sale investments	$	639		$	(179	)	$	460		$	(319	)	$	87		$	(232	)
Less reclassification adjustments for:
Net unrealized gains on securities
reclassified available for sale		—			—			—			104			(32	)		72
Net gains realized on securities
available for sale (a) (b)		(32	)		9			(23	)		(107	)		33			(74	)
Other comprehensive income, net	$	607		$	(170	)	$	437		$	(322	)	$	88		$	(234	)

(a) Realized gains on securities transactions included in gains on sales of investment securities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation.

(b) Tax effect included in income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation.    

NOTE G – FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned, or OREO. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

In accordance with ASC 820, the Company groups its assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

Level 1 -	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
Level 2 -	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
Level 3 -	Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. The results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

The Company based its fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Securities available-for-sale

The securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. The securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of U.S government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities and private label mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. An independent pricing service provides the Company with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in the Company’s portfolio. Various modeling techniques are used to determine pricing for Company’s mortgage-backed securities, including option pricing and discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data.

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The following tables provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

	Fair Value at March 31, 2019
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,962	$	—	$	1,962	$	—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,933		—		19,933		—
Debt securities		2,452		—		2,452		—
Total securities available for sale	$	24,347	$	—	$	24,347	$	—

	Fair Value at September 30, 2018
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,495	$	—	$	1,495	$	—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		18,613		—		18,613		—
Debt securities		2,361		—		2,361		—
Total securities available for sale	$	22,469	$	—	$	22,469	$	—

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Mortgage Servicing Rights, net

Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”) are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of MSR is determined through a calculation of future cash flows, incorporating estimates of assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing income, servicing costs, default rates and other market driven data, including the market’s perception of future interest rate movements and, as such, are classified as Level 3. The Company had MSRs totaling $37,000 and $45,000 at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively.

Impaired Loans

Loans which meet certain criteria are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is 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. All amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Three impairment measurement methods are used, depending upon the collateral securing the asset: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate (the rate of return implicit in the loan); 2) the asset’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling and disposition costs, if the asset is collateral dependent. The regulatory agencies require the last method for loans from which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. The Company’s impaired loans are generally collateral dependent and, as such, are carried at the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Fair value is estimated through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and, as such, are generally classified as Level 3.

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Appraisals of collateral securing impaired loans are conducted by approved, qualified, and independent third-party appraisers. Such appraisals are ordered via the Company’s credit administration department, independent from the lender who originated the loan, once the loan is deemed impaired, as described in the previous paragraph. Impaired loans are generally re-evaluated with an updated appraisal within one year of the last appraisal. However, the Company also obtains updated appraisals on performing construction loans that are approaching their maturity date to determine whether or not the fair value of the collateral securing the loan remains sufficient to cover the loan amount prior to considering an extension. The Company discounts the appraised “as is” value of the collateral for estimated selling and disposition costs and compares the resulting fair value of collateral to the outstanding loan amount. If the outstanding loan amount is greater than the discounted fair value, the Company requires a reduction in the outstanding loan balance or additional collateral before considering an extension to the loan. If the borrower is unwilling or unable to reduce the loan balance or increase the collateral securing the loan, it is deemed impaired and the difference between the loan amount and the fair value of collateral, net of estimated selling and disposition costs, is charged off through a reduction of the allowance for loan loss.

Other Real Estate Owned

The fair value of other real estate owned is determined through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and anticipated selling and disposition costs. As such, other real estate owned is generally classified as Level 3.

The following tables provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018.

	Fair Value at March 31, 2019
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	365	$	—	$	—	$	365
Other real estate owned		7,558		—		—		7,558
Total	$	7,923	$	—	$	—	$	7,923

	Fair Value at September 30, 2018
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	464	$	—	$	—	$	464
Other real estate owned		8,586		—		—		8,586
Total	$	9,050	$	—	$	—	$	9,050

The following tables present additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value	Valuation
March 31, 2019	Estimate	Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$        365	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Appraisal adjustments (2)	-1.4% to -1.4% (-1.4%)
Other real estate owned	$     7,558	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Liquidation expenses (2)	-7.8% to -48.5% (-18.4%)

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value	Valuation
September 30, 2018	Estimate	Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$        464	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Appraisal adjustments (2)	-10.2% to -32.0% (-21.3%)
Other real estate owned	$     8,586	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Liquidation expenses (2)	-5.6% to -48.5% (-15.4%)

(1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals for the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.

(2) Appraisals may be adjusted downward by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

The following presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments carried at cost or amortized cost as of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018.  This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates level 1 fair value.  For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.  For financial liabilities such as interest-bearing demand, NOW, and money market savings deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products being payable on demand and having no stated maturity.

	Carrying		Fair		Fair Value Measurement Placement
	Value		Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2019
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	$	33,920	$	33,236	$	—	$	33,236	$	—
Loans		515,380		518,458		—		—		518,458
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates		120,922		121,519		—		121,519		—
Borrowings		32,559		32,520		—		32,520		—
September 30, 2018
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	$	33,645	$	32,151		—	$	32,151	$	—
Loans		508,430		505,479		—		—		505,479
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates		130,343		130,813		—		130,813		—
Borrowings		35,524		34,863		—		34,863		—

There were no transfers between fair value measurement placements during the six months ended March 31, 2019.

NOTE H - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

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	March 31, 2019
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,937	$	25	$	—		$	1,962
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		20,059		49		(175	)		19,933
Debt securities		2,500		—		(48	)		2,452
Total securities available for sale	$	24,496	$	74	$	(223	)	$	24,347

	September 30, 2018
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage backed securities - residential	$	1,463	$	40	$	(8	)	$	1,495
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,262		13		(662	)		18,613
Debt securities		2,500		—		(139	)		2,361
Total securities available for sale	$	23,225	$	53	$	(809	)	$	22,469

The maturities of the debt securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale at March 31, 2019 are summarized in the following table:

	March 31, 2019
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
	(In thousands)
Due within 1 year	$	—	$	—
Due after 1 but within 5 years		2,500		2,452
Due after 5 but within 10 years		—		—
Due after 10 years		—		—
Total debt securities		2,500		2,452
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential		21,996		21,895
Commercial		—		—
Total	$	24,496	$	24,347

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The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities held to maturity at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

	March 31, 2019
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	478	$	—	$	(84	)	$	394
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		873		—		(9	)		864
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed-securities - residential		26,730		44		(258	)		26,516
Debt securities		2,466		1		(33	)		2,434
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential		373		2		—			375
Corporate securities		3,000		—		(347	)		2,653
Total securities held to maturity	$	33,920	$	47	$	(731	)	$	33,236

	September 30, 2018
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	568	$	—	$	(93	)	$	475
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		904		—		(9	)		895
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage backed securities - residential		26,316		4		(867	)		25,453
Debt securities		2,464		—		(142	)		2,322
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential		393		1		—			394
Corporate securities		3,000		—		(388	)		2,612
Total securities held to maturity	$	33,645	$	5	$	(1,499	)	$	32,151

The maturities of the debt securities and the mortgage backed securities held to maturity at March 31, 2019 are summarized in the following table:

	March 31, 2019
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
	(In  thousands)
Due within 1 year	$	—	$	—
Due after 1 but within 5 years		1,499		1,500
Due after 5 but within 10 years		3,967		3,587
Due after 10 years		—		—
Total debt securities		5,466		5,087
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential		27,581		27,285
Commercial		873		864
Total	$	33,920	$	33,236

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NOTE I – IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The Company recognizes credit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities in earnings while noncredit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities not expected to be sold are recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).

The Company reviews its investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for indications of impairment. This review includes analyzing the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been lower than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the market. The Company evaluates its intent and ability to hold debt securities based upon its investment strategy for the particular type of security and its cash flow needs, liquidity position, capital adequacy and interest rate risk position. In addition, the risk of future other-than-temporary impairment may be influenced by prolonged recession in the U.S. economy, changes in real estate values and interest deferrals.

Investment securities with fair values less than their amortized cost contain unrealized losses. The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018 for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which the loss has been outstanding:

			March 31, 2019
			Less Than 12 Months					12 Months Or Greater					Total
	Number of		Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Securities		Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
			(Dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		2	$	—	$	—		$	394	$	(84	)	$	394	$	(84	)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		1		—		—			864		(9	)		864		(9	)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		29		1,615		(6	)		34,663		(427	)		36,278		(433	)
Debt securities		3		—		—			3,386		(81	)		3,386		(81	)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential		1		—		—			91		—			91		—
Corporate securities		1		—		—			2,653		(347	)		2,653		(347	)
Total		37	$	1,615	$	(6	)	$	42,051	$	(948	)	$	43,666	$	(954	)

			September 30, 2018
			Less Than 12 Months					12 Months Or Greater					Total
	Number of		Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Securities		Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
			(Dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		3	$	532	$	(8	)	$	475	$	(93	)	$	1,007	$	(101	)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		1		—		—			895		(9	)		895		(9	)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		34		11,336		(312	)		30,605		(1,217	)		41,941		(1,529	)
Debt securities		4		—		—			4,683		(281	)		4,683		(281	)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential		1		—		—			104		—			104		—
Corporate securities		1		—		—			2,612		(388	)		2,612		(388	)
Total		44	$	11,868	$	(320	)	$	39,374	$	(1,988	)	$	51,242	$	(2,308	)

The Company evaluated these securities and determined that the decline in value was primarily related to fluctuations in the interest rate environment and were not related to any company or industry specific event. At March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, there were thirty-seven and forty-four investment securities, respectively, with unrealized losses.

The Company anticipates full recovery of amortized costs with respect to these securities. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and has determined that it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these securities prior to maturity or market price recovery. Management has considered factors regarding other than temporarily impaired securities and determined that there are no securities with impairment that is other than temporary as of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018.

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NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Loans receivable, net were comprised of the following:

	March 31,			September 30,
	2019			2018
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	189,066		$	185,287
Commercial real estate		223,432			219,347
Construction		33,493			30,412
Home equity lines of credit		19,482			17,982
Commercial business		49,225			53,320
Other		5,178			6,150
Total loans receivable		519,876			512,498
Net deferred loan costs		104			132
Allowance for loan losses		(4,600	)		(4,200	)
Total loans receivable, net	$	515,380		$	508,430

The segments of the Bank’s loan portfolio are disaggregated to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The residential mortgage loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes: amortizing term loans, which are primarily first liens, and home equity lines of credit, which are generally second liens.  The commercial real estate loan segment is further disaggregated into three classes: loans secured by multifamily structures, owner-occupied commercial structures, and non-owner occupied nonresidential properties.  The construction loan segment consists primarily of loans to developers or investors for the purpose of acquiring, developing and constructing residential or commercial structures and to a lesser extent one-to-four family residential construction loans made to individuals for the acquisition of and/or construction on a lot or lots on which a residential dwelling is to be built.  Construction loans to developers and investors have a higher risk profile because the ultimate buyer, once development is completed, is generally not known at the time of the loan.  The commercial business loan segment consists of loans made for the purpose of financing the activities of commercial customers and consists primarily of revolving lines of credit. The other loan segment consists primarily of stock-secured installment loans, but also includes unsecured personal loans and overdraft lines of credit connected with customer deposit accounts.

Management evaluates individual loans in all segments for possible impairment if the loan either is in nonaccrual status, or is risk rated Substandard and is 90 days or more past due. Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  

Once the determination has been made that a loan is impaired, the recorded investment in the loan is compared to the fair value of the loan using one of three methods: (a) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral securing the loan, less anticipated selling and disposition costs. The method is selected on a loan by loan basis, with management primarily utilizing the fair value of collateral method. If there is a shortfall between the fair value of the loan and the recorded investment in the loan, the Company charges the difference to the allowance for loan loss as a charge-off and carries the impaired loan on its books at fair value. It is the Company’s policy to evaluate impaired loans on an annual basis to ensure the recorded investment in a loan does not exceed its fair value.

The following tables present impaired loans by class, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and charged-off and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary at six months ended March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

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					Impaired
					Loans with
	Impaired Loans with				No Specific
	Specific Allowance				Allowance		Total Impaired Loans
									Unpaid
	Recorded		Related		Recorded		Recorded		Principal
March 31, 2019	Investment		Allowance		Investment		Investment		Balance
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	—	$	—	$	1,349	$	1,349	$	1,349
Commercial real estate		—		—		3,911		3,911		3,911
Construction		—		—		2,900		2,900		2,900
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		39		39		39
Commercial business		—		—		583		583		583
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	8,782	$	8,782	$	8,782

					Impaired
					Loans with
	Impaired Loans with				No Specific
	Specific Allowance				Allowance		Total Impaired Loans
									Unpaid
	Recorded		Related		Recorded		Recorded		Principal
September 30, 2018	Investment		Allowance		Investment		Investment		Balance
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	—	$	—	$	1,132	$	1,132	$	1,132
Commercial real estate		—		—		3,961		3,961		3,961
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		58		58		58
Commercial business		—		—		710		710		801
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	5,861	$	5,861	$	5,952

The average recorded investment in impaired loans was $7.8 million and $6.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company’s impaired loans include delinquent non-accrual loans and performing Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”), as TDRs remain impaired loans until fully repaid. There was one TDR during the six months ended March 31, 2019 totaling $365,000 that resulted from the restructure of a previously impaired, non-accrual loan. There were no TDRs during the six months ended March 31, 2018. During the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest income of $109,000 and $157,000, respectively, was recognized for TDR loans while no interest income was recognized for delinquent non-accrual loans.

The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired loans for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

	Three Months		Six Months
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	1,240	$	1,204
Commercial real estate		3,923		3,936
Construction		2,900		1,933
Home equity lines of credit		49		52
Commercial business		646		667
Average investment in impaired loans	$	8,758	$	7,792

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	Three Months		Six Months
	March 31, 2018		March 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	2,531	$	2,728
Commercial real estate		3,658		3,801
Commercial business		363		323
Average investment in impaired loans	$	6,552	$	6,852

Management uses a ten point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first six categories are considered not criticized, and are aggregated as “Pass” rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable. All loans greater than three months past due are considered Substandard. Any portion of a loan that has been charged off is placed in the Loss category.

To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Bank has a structured loan rating process with several layers of internal and external oversight.  Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass categories unless a specific action, such as severe delinquency, bankruptcy, repossession, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Bank’s Commercial Loan Officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. The Asset Review Committee performs monthly reviews of all commercial relationships internally rated 6 (“Watch”) or worse.  Confirmation of the appropriate risk grade is performed by an external Loan Review Company that semi-annually reviews and assesses loans within the portfolio.  Generally, the external consultant reviews commercial relationships greater than $500,000 and/or criticized relationships greater than $250,000. Detailed reviews, including plans for resolution, are performed on loans classified as Substandard on a monthly basis. 

The following tables present the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful within the Bank’s internal risk rating system at the dates presented:

			Special
	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In  thousands)
March 31, 2019
One-to four-family residential	$	188,663	$	—	$	403	$	—	$	189,066
Commercial real estate		221,946		840		646		—		223,432
Construction		30,593		—		2,900		—		33,493
Home equity lines of credit		19,443		—		39		—		19,482
Commercial business		48,873		—		352		—		49,225
Other		5,178		—		—		—		5,178
Total	$	514,696	$	840	$	4,340	$	—	$	519,876

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			Special
	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In  thousands)
September 30, 2018
One-to four-family residential	$	185,118	$	—	$	169	$	—	$	185,287
Commercial real estate		217,935		753		659		—		219,347
Construction		30,412		—		—		—		30,412
Home equity lines of credit		17,924		—		58		—		17,982
Commercial business		52,845		—		475		—		53,320
Other		6,150		—		—		—		6,150
Total	$	510,384	$	753	$	1,361	$	—	$	512,498

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrual loans at the dates presented:

			30-59		60-89
			Days		Days		90 Days +		Total		Non-		Total
	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Accrual		Loans
	(In  thousands)
March 31, 2019
One-to four-family residential	$	188,055	$	973	$	—	$	38	$	1,011	$	38	$	189,066
Commercial real estate		220,955		2,027		—		450		2,477		450		223,432
Construction		30,593		—		—		2,900		2,900		2,900		33,493
Home equity lines of credit		19,443		—		—		39		39		39		19,482
Commercial business		48,589		284		—		352		636		352		49,225
Other		5,178		—		—		—		—		—		5,178
Total	$	512,813	$	3,284	$	—	$	3,779	$	7,063	$	3,779	$	519,876

			30-59		60-89
			Days		Days		90 Days +		Total		Non-		Total
	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Accrual		Loans
	(In  thousands)
September 30, 2018
One-to four-family residential	$	185,132	$	17	$	—	$	138	$	155	$	138	$	185,287
Commercial real estate		218,892		—		—		455		455		455		219,347
Construction		30,412		—		—		—		—		—		30,412
Home equity lines of credit		17,892		—		—		90		90		90		17,982
Commercial business		52,845		252		—		223		475		223		53,320
Other		6,150		—		—		—		—		—		6,150
Total	$	511,323	$	269	$	—	$	906	$	1,175	$	906	$	512,498

An allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is maintained to absorb losses from the loan portfolio.  The ALL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of non-performing loans (“NPLs”).

The Bank’s methodology for determining the ALL is based on the requirements of ASC Section 310-10-35 for loans individually evaluated for impairment (discussed above) and ASC Subtopic 450-20 for loans collectively evaluated for impairment, as well as the Interagency Policy Statements on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and other bank regulatory guidance.  

Loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are analyzed with general allowances being made as appropriate. For general allowances, historical loss trends are used in the estimation of losses in the current portfolio. These historical loss amounts are modified by other qualitative and economic factors.

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The loans are segmented into classes based on their inherent varying degrees of risk, as described above. Management tracks the historical net charge-off activity by segment and utilizes this figure, as a percentage of the segment, as the general reserve percentage for pooled, homogenous loans that have not been deemed impaired. Typically, an average of losses incurred over a defined number of consecutive historical years is used.

Non-impaired credits are segregated for the application of qualitative factors. Management has identified a number of additional qualitative factors which it uses to supplement the historical charge-off factor because these factors are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the existing loan pools to differ from historical loss experience. The additional factors that are evaluated quarterly and updated using information obtained from internal, regulatory, and governmental sources include: national and local economic trends and conditions; levels of and trends in delinquency rates and non-accrual loans; trends in volumes and terms of loans; effects of changes in lending policies; experience, ability, and depth of lending staff; value of underlying collateral; and concentrations of credit from a loan type, industry and/or geographic standpoint.

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALL.  When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ALL. Since loans individually evaluated for impairment are promptly written down to their fair value, typically there is no portion of the ALL for loans individually evaluated for impairment.

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the six months ended March 31, 2019:

	One-to-Four							Home Equity
	Family			Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential			Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business			Other			Unallocated			Total
	(In  thousands)
Balance- September 30, 2018	$	687		$	1,540	$	493	$	109	$	1,151		$	25		$	195		$	4,200
Charge-offs		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Recoveries		—			—		—		1		—			—			—			1
Provision		11			50		181		11		31			(21	)		(62	)		201
Balance- December 31, 2018	$	698		$	1,590	$	674	$	121	$	1,182		$	4		$	133		$	4,402
Charge-offs		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Recoveries		92			—		—		—		—			—			—			92
Provision		(80	)		95		142		17		(78	)		(1	)		11			106
Balance- March 31, 2019	$	710		$	1,685	$	816	$	138	$	1,104		$	3		$	144		$	4,600

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the six months ended March 31, 2018:

	One-to-Four									Home Equity
	Family			Commercial						Lines of			Commercial
	Residential			Real Estate			Construction			Credit			Business			Other			Unallocated			Total
	(In  thousands)
Balance-September 30, 2017	$	587		$	1,277		$	490		$	57		$	956		$	6		$	102		$	3,475
Charge-offs		(127	)		—			—			—			(170	)		—			—			(297	)
Recoveries		82			23			3			—			1			—			—			109
Provision		21			(1	)		(109	)		74			265			(2	)		2			250
Balance-December 31, 2017	$	563		$	1,299		$	384		$	131		$	1,052		$	4		$	104		$	3,537
Charge-offs		(25	)		—			—			—			—			—			—			(25	)
Recoveries		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Provision		(5	)		119			58			(19	)		106			—			(2	)		257
Balance- March 31, 2018	$	533		$	1,418		$	442		$	112		$	1,158		$	4		$	102		$	3,769

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The following tables summarize the ALL by loan category, segregated into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:  

	One-to-Four						Home Equity
	Family		Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential		Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business		Other		Unallocated		Total
	(In  thousands)
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - March 31, 2019	$	710	$	1,685	$	816	$	138	$	1,104	$	3	$	144	$	4,600
Individually evaluated
for impairment		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		710		1,685		816		138		1,104		3		144		4,600
Loans receivable:
Balance - March 31, 2019	$	189,066	$	223,432	$	33,493	$	19,482	$	49,225	$	5,178	$	—	$	519,876
Individually evaluated
for impairment		1,349		3,911		2,900		39		583		—		—		8,782
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		187,717		219,521		30,593		19,443		48,642		5,178		—		511,094

	One-to- Four						Home Equity
	Family		Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential		Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business		Other		Unallocated		Total
	(In  thousands)
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - September 30, 2018	$	687	$	1,540	$	493	$	109	$	1,151	$	25	$	195	$	4,200
Individually evaluated
for impairment		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		687		1,540		493		109		1,151		25		195		4,200
Loans receivable:
Balance - September 30, 2018	$	185,287	$	219,347	$	30,412	$	17,982	$	53,320	$	6,150	$	—	$	512,498
Individually evaluated
for impairment		1,132		3,961		—		58		710		—		—		5,861
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		184,155		215,386		30,412		17,924		52,610		6,150		—		506,637

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and actual losses will vary from current estimates. Management believes that the segmentation of the loan portfolio into homogeneous pools and the related historical loss ratios and other qualitative factors, as well as the consistency in the application of assumptions, result in an ALL that is representative of the risk found in the components of the portfolio at any given date.

A Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR) is a loan that has been modified whereby the Bank has agreed to make certain concessions to a borrower to meet the needs of both the borrower and the Bank to maximize the ultimate recovery of a loan. TDR occurs when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties and the loan is modified using a modification that would otherwise not be granted to the borrower. The types of concessions granted generally include, but are not limited to, interest rate reductions, limitations on the accrued interest charged, term extensions, and deferment of principal.

A default on a troubled debt restructured loan for purposes of this disclosure occurs when a borrower is 90 days past due or a foreclosure or repossession of the applicable collateral has occurred. There was one TDR for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019. There were no TDRs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018.

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The following tables summarize the TDRs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Number of		Investment Before		Investment After
	Loans		TDR Modification		TDR Modification
	(Dollars in thousands)
One-to four-family residential		1	$	260	$	365
Total		1	$	260	$	365

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Number of		Investment Before		Investment After
	Loans		TDR Modification		TDR Modification
	(Dollars in thousands)
One-to four-family residential		1	$	260	$	365
Total		1	$	260	$	365

NOTE K - DEPOSITS

A summary of deposits by type of account are summarized as follows:

	March 31,		September 30,
	2019		2018
	(In thousands)
Demand accounts	$	123,818	$	104,745
Savings accounts		74,585		81,373
NOW accounts		47,151		46,336
Money market accounts		205,318		167,340
Certificates of deposit		103,612		112,014
Retirement certificates		17,310		18,329
Total deposits	$	571,794	$	530,137

NOTE L – INCOME TAXES

The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The valuation allowance is assessed by management on a quarterly basis and adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. In assessing whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, management considers projections of future taxable income, the projected periods in which current temporary differences will be deductible, the availability of carry forwards, feasible and permissible tax planning strategies and existing tax laws and regulations. The Company did not have a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets at March 31, 2019 or September 30, 2018.

A reconciliation of income tax between the amounts calculated based upon pre-tax income at the Company’s federal statutory rate and the amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

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	For the Three Months					For the Six Months
	Ended March 31,					Ended March 31,
	2019			2018		2019			2018
	(In thousands)
Income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate
of 21% and 24% for the three and six months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively	$	203		$	138	$	382		$	352
State tax expense		125			40		236			101
Reduction of deferred tax asset from change in federal tax rate		—			—		—			306
Other		(4	)		4		(14	)		(13	)
Income tax expense	$	324		$	182	$	604		$	746

On December 22, 2017, the Company revised its estimated annual effective rate to reflect a change in the United States federal corporate tax rate from 34% to 21%. The rate change was administratively effective to the beginning of our fiscal year resulting in the use of a statutory rate of 21% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and a blended rate of 24% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018. Included in the income tax expense for the six months ended March 31, 2018 was a $306,000 expense for a reduction in the Company’s net deferred tax assets resulting from the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

NOTE M - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate floors and collars, as part of its interest rate risk management. Interest rate caps and floors are agreements whereby one party agrees to pay or receive a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount for a predetermined period of time if certain market interest rate thresholds are met. The Company considers the credit risk inherent in these contracts to be negligible.

As of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, the Company did not hold any interest rate floors or collars.

In the normal course of business the Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk and in only to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit are summarized in the below table. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

	March 31,		September 30,
	2019		2018
	(In thousands)
Financial instruments whose contract amounts
represent credit risk
Letters of credit	$	1,914	$	1,939
Unused lines of credit		63,749		54,127
Fixed rate loan commitments		3,100		4,397
Variable rate loan commitments		13,099		12,523
Total	$	81,862	$	72,986

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this filing and in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company’s press releases or other public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases, “anticipate,” “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “projected,” “believes”, or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those risks previously disclosed by the Company in Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K as may be supplemented by Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, regulatory considerations, competition, technological developments, retention and recruitment of qualified personnel, and market acceptance of the Company’s pricing, products and services, and with respect to the loans extended by the Bank and real estate owned, the following: risks related to the economic environment in the market areas in which the Bank operates, particularly with respect to the real estate market in New Jersey; the risk that the value of the real estate securing these loans may decline in value; and the risk that significant expense may be incurred by the Company in connection with the resolution of these loans.

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The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advises readers that various factors, including regional and national economic conditions, substantial changes in levels of market interest rates, credit and other risks of lending and investing activities, and competitive and regulatory factors, could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Critical accounting policies may involve complex subjective decisions or assessments. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of our most critical. Due to the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions utilized and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses, the methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management.

As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans.

Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates by management that may be susceptible to significant change based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions.

The evaluation has a specific and general component. The specific component relates to loans that are delinquent or otherwise identified as impaired through the application of our loan review process and our loan grading system. All such loans are evaluated individually, with principal consideration given to the value of the collateral securing the loan and discounted cash flows. Specific impairment allowances are established as required by this analysis. The general component is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, risk weighting (if applicable) and payment history. We also analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic and industry concentrations. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general component of the allowance for loan losses.

Actual loan losses may be significantly greater than the allowances we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

Other Real Estate Owned. Real estate acquired through foreclosure, or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, is recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of acquisition or transfer, and subsequently at the lower of its new cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. Adjustments to the carrying value at the date of acquisition or transfer are charged to the allowance for loan losses. The carrying value of the individual properties is subsequently adjusted to the extent it exceeds estimated fair value less estimated selling costs, at which time a provision for losses on such real estate is charged to operations.

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Appraisals are critical in determining the fair value of the other real estate owned amount. Assumptions for appraisals are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property. The assumptions supporting such appraisals are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable.

Investment Securities. If the fair value of a security is less than its amortized cost, the security is deemed to be impaired. Management evaluates all securities with unrealized losses quarterly to determine if such impairments are “temporary” or “other-than-temporary” in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. The Company accounts for temporary impairments based upon security classification as either available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, or trading. Temporary impairments on “available-for-sale” securities are recognized, on a tax-effected basis, through accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) with offsetting entries adjusting the carrying value of the security and the balance of deferred taxes. Conversely, the Company does not adjust the carrying value of “held-to-maturity” securities for temporary impairments, although information concerning the amount and duration of impairments on held to maturity securities is generally disclosed in periodic financial statements. The carrying value of securities held in a trading portfolio is adjusted to their fair value through earnings on a daily basis. However, the Company maintained no securities in trading portfolios at or during the periods presented in these financial statements.

The Company accounts for other-than-temporary impairments based upon several considerations. First, other-than-temporary impairments on securities that the Company has decided to sell as of the close of a fiscal period, or will, more likely than not, be required to sell prior to the full recovery of the their fair value to a level equal to or exceeding their amortized cost, are recognized in operations. If neither of these criteria apply, then the other-than-temporary impairment is separated into credit-related and noncredit-related components. The credit-related impairment generally represents the amount by which the present value of the cash flows that are expected to be collected on an other-than-temporarily impaired security fall below its amortized cost while the noncredit-related component represents the remaining portion of the impairment not otherwise designated as credit-related. The Company recognizes credit-related, other-than-temporary impairments in earnings, while noncredit-related, other-than-temporary impairments on debt securities are recognized, net of deferred taxes, in AOCI. Management did not account for any other-than-temporary impairments at or during the periods presented in these financial statements.

Fair Value. We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Our securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, we group our assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

Deferred Income Taxes. The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant.

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Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018

Total assets increased $41.0 million, or 6.6%, to $665.0 million at the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $624.0 million at September 30, 2018. The increase was attributable to a $32.8 million increase in cash and cash equivalent balances, a $7.0 million increase in net loans receivable, and a $2.2 million increase in investment securities, offset by a $1.0 million decrease in other real estate owned properties.

Cash and interest bearing deposits with banks increased $32.8 million, or 213.4%, to $48.2 million at March 31, 2019 from $15.4 million at September 30, 2018. The increase was primarily due to the net deposit inflows during the six months ended March 31, 2019.

At March 31, 2019, investment securities totaled $58.3 million, reflecting an increase of $2.2 million, or 3.8%, from $56.1 million at September 30, 2018. The Company purchased $4.7 million of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise obligations, sold securities totaling $915,000 and received principal repayments totaling $2.2 million during the six months ended March 31, 2019. In addition, the mark-to-market value of the Company’s available-for-sale investment portfolio increased $607,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2019 due to price fluctuations from change in market interest rates.

Investment securities at March 31, 2019 consisted of $50.0 million in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, $4.9 million in debt securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, $3.0 million in corporate notes, and $373,000 in “private-label” mortgage-backed securities. There were no other-than-temporary-impairment charges for the Company’s investment securities for the six months ended March 31, 2019.

Total loans receivable increased $7.4 million, or 1.4%, to $519.9 million during the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared with $512.5 million at September 30, 2018. Total loans receivable were comprised of $223.4 million (43.0%) commercial real estate loans, $189.1 million (36.4%) one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, $49.2 million (9.5%) commercial business loans, $33.5 million (6.4%) construction loans, $19.5 million (3.7%) home equity lines of credit and $5.2 million (1.0%) other loans.

Total non-performing loans increased $2.9 million to $3.8 million at March 31, 2019 from $906,000 at September 30, 2018. Included in the non-performing loan totals were three commercial real estate loans totaling $450,000, two commercial business loan totaling $352,000, one home equity line of credit totaling $39,000, one residential mortgage loan totaling $38,000, and one construction loan totaling $2.9 million.

The increase in non-performing loans was due to one construction loan that ceased performing and in accordance with Company policy resulted in the initiation of foreclosure proceedings. Based on updated appraisals of the real estate securing the loan, management believes the loan is adequately secured by real estate. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 non-performing loans declined $282,000. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans increased to 0.73% at March 31, 2019 from 0.18% at September 30, 2018.

During the six months ended March 31, 2019, the allowance for loan losses increased $400,000 to $4.6 million. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans decreased to 122% at March 31, 2019 compared with 464% at September 30, 2018. At March 31, 2019 the Company’s allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.88% compared with 0.82% at September 30, 2018. Future increases in the allowance for loan losses may be necessary based on the growth of the loan portfolio, the change in composition of the loan portfolio, possible future increases in non-performing loans and charge-offs, and the possible deterioration of the current economic environment.

Other real estate owned decreased $1.0 million to $7.6 million at March 31, 2019 from $8.6 million at September 30, 2018. The decrease was the result of the two sales totaling $846,000 and valuation allowances totaling $212,000. The Company is determining the proper course of action for its other real estate owned, which may include holding the properties until the real estate market further improves, marketing the individual properties for sale, or selling multiple properties to a real estate investor.

Total deposits increased $41.7 million, or 7.9%, to $571.8 million during the six months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in deposits occurred in money market accounts, which increased $38.0 million, or 22.7%, to $205.3 million, non-interest bearing checking accounts, which increased $19.1 million, or 18.2%, to $123.8 million and in interest-bearing checking accounts, which increased $815,000, or 1.8%, to $47.2 million. Offsetting these increases were decreases in certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts) which decreased $9.4 million, or 7.2%, to $120.9 million, and in savings accounts, which decreased $6.8 million, or 8.3%, to $74.6 million.

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Included in the total deposits were $8.8 million in brokered certificates of deposit at March 31, 2019 and $14.8 million at September 30, 2018. Retail deposit inflows were used to repay matured brokered certificate of deposits during the six months ended March 31, 2019.

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances decreased $2.9 million to $32.6 million at March 31, 2019 from $35.5 million at September 30, 2018. During the six months ended March 31, 2019 the Company paid off three maturing long-term advances totaling $6.9 million with new advances totaling $4.0 million and retail deposit inflows.

Stockholders’ equity increased $1.9 million, or 3.8%, to $53.3 million at March 31, 2019 from $51.4 million at September 30, 2018. The Company’s book value per share increased to $9.16 at March 31, 2019 from $8.82 at September 30, 2018. The increase in stockholders’ equity was attributable to the Company’s results from operations for the six months ended March 31, 2019.

The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the six months ended March 31, 2019. Through March 31, 2019, the Company had repurchased 81,000 shares at an average price of $8.33 pursuant to the second stock repurchase plan, which reduced outstanding shares to 5,820,746.

Average Balance Sheet for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

The tables on the following pages present certain information regarding the Company’s financial condition and net interest income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The tables present the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. We derived average balances from daily balances over the periods indicated. Interest income includes fees that we consider adjustments to yields.

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	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019						2018
	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/Cost (Annualized)		Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/Cost (Annualized)
	(Dollars In Thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-earning deposits	$	35,416	$	206		2.35%	$	16,300	$	62		1.53%
Loans receivable, net		513,472		6,226		4.92%		479,464		5,408		4.57%
Securities
FHLB of NY stock		2,047		37		7.31%		2,047		33		6.50%
Total interest-earning assets		608,222		6,809		4.54%		558,722		5,857		4.25%
Noninterest-earning assets		41,948						45,734
Total assets	$	650,170					$	604,456
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings accounts (1)	$	75,917		125		0.67%	$	100,675		175		0.71%
NOW accounts (2)		240,205		832		1.40%		187,284		312		0.68%
Time deposits (3)		125,426		551		1.78%		120,772		384		1.29%
Total interest-bearing deposits		441,548		1,508		1.39%		408,731		871		0.86%
Borrowings		32,935		180		2.22%		32,905		165		2.03%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		474,483		1,688		1.44%		441,636		1,036		0.95%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities		123,251						113,062
Total liabilities		597,734						554,698
Retained earnings		52,436						49,758
Total liabilities and retained earnings	$	650,170					$	604,456
Net interest and dividend income			$	5,121					$	4,821
Interest rate spread						3.10%						3.30%
Net interest-earning assets	$	133,739					$	117,086
Net interest margin (4)						3.41%						3.50%
Average interest-earning assets to
average interest-bearing liabilities		128.19%						126.51%

⁽¹⁾    Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.

⁽²⁾    Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.

⁽³⁾    Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.

⁽⁴⁾    Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.  

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	For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2019						2018
	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/Cost (Annualized)		Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/Cost (Annualized)
	(Dollars In Thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-earning deposits	$	34,502	$	359		2.08%	$	19,162	$	133		1.39%
Loans receivable, net		511,187		12,353		4.85%		475,742		10,843		4.57%
Securities
Taxable		56,920		675		2.38%		61,402		704		2.30%
FHLB of NY stock		2,084		82		7.93%		2,025		64		6.31%
Total interest-earning assets		604,693		13,469		4.47%		558,331		11,744		4.22%
Noninterest-earning assets		42,332						45,858
Total assets	$	647,025					$	604,189
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings accounts (1)	$	76,766	$	251		0.66%	$	102,769	$	366		0.71%
NOW accounts (2)		236,522		1,590		1.35%		184,612		621		0.67%
Time deposits (3)		127,148		1,105		1.74%		122,966		778		1.27%
Total interest-bearing deposits		440,436		2,946		1.34%		410,347		1,765		0.86%
Borrowings		33,758		370		2.20%		32,400		327		2.03%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		474,194		3,316		1.40%		442,747		2,092		0.95%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities		119,861						111,309
Total liabilities		594,055						554,056
Retained earnings		52,970						50,133
Total liabilities and retained earnings	$	647,025					$	604,189
Net interest and dividend income			$	10,153					$	9,652
Interest rate spread						3.07%						3.27%
Net interest-earning assets	$	130,499					$	115,584
Net interest margin (4)						3.37%						3.47%
Average interest-earning assets to
average interest-bearing liabilities		127.52%						126.11%

⁽¹⁾  Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.

⁽²⁾  Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.

⁽³⁾  Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.

⁽⁴⁾  Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.  

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

Net Income. Net income increased $371,000, or 94.0%, to $767,000 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 compared with $396,000 at three-month period ended March 31, 2018 primarily due to higher net interest and dividend income and lower provisions for loan loss.

Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income increased $300,000, or 6.2%, to $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The Company’s net interest margin decreased by 9 basis points to 3.41% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to 3.50% for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

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The yield on the Company’s interest-earning assets increased 29 basis points to 4.54% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 4.25% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 primarily due to higher average balances of loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses, which increased $35.4 million, as well as higher market interest rates between periods. The average yield on loans receivable net increased 35 basis points to 4.92% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 4.57% for the three months ended March 31, 2018, due to higher average balances of loan receivable and higher market interest rates. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 49 basis points to 1.44% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 0.95% for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was attributable to higher average balances in interest-bearing deposits and higher market interest rates.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $952,000, or 16.3%, to $6.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase was attributable to a $49.5 million, or 8.9%, increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets in addition to a 29 basis point increase in the yield on such assets to 4.54% for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 compared with the prior year period.

Interest earned on loans increased $818,000, or 15.1%, to $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared with $5.4 million the same period prior year due to a $34.0 million increase in the average balance in the net loan receivable and higher market interest rates.

Interest earned on our investment securities, including interest earning deposits and excluding FHLB stock, increased $130,000, or 31.3%, to $546,000 at March 31, 2019 from $416,000 at March 31, 2018. The average yield on investment securities and interest earning deposits increased 21 basis points to 2.39% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 2.18% for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $652,000, or 62.9%, to $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $32.8 million, or 7.4%, to $474.5 million from $441.6 million between the two periods, while the cost on such liabilities increased 49 basis points to 1.44% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 0.95% compared with the prior year period.

The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $32.8 million, or 8.0%, to $441.5 million at March 31, 2019 from $408.7 million at March 31, 2018, while the average cost of such deposits increased 53 basis points to 1.39% from 0.86% between the two periods. As a result, interest paid on interest-bearing deposits increased $637,000, or 73.1%, to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $871,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Contributing to the higher balance and cost of deposits were money market account deposit promotions paying an interest rate between 1.80% and 2.50%. The promotion was run during the Company’s first quarter and resulted in $15.1 million in new money market account balances in addition to $4.6 million in non-interest checking balances and the retention of $9.1 million in other deposits. During the Company’s second quarter deposits increased $22.0 million, $14.5 million of which was in non-interest bearing checking accounts.

Interest paid on advances increased $15,000, or 9.1%, to $180,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $165,000 for the same period prior year due to a higher average cost of advances, which increased 19 basis points to 2.22% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 2.03% for the three months ended March 31, 2018, reflecting the higher market interest rate environment. The average balance of such borrowings was unchanged at $32.9 million between periods.

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur.

After an evaluation of these factors, management recorded a provision of $106,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to a provision of $257,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The Company did not incur any charge-offs during the current period but did receive $92,000 in recoveries of loans previously charged-off. Comparatively, the Company incurred $25,000 in net charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a quarterly basis, and establishes the provision for loan losses based on the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph. As management evaluates the allowance for loan losses, the increased risk associated with larger non-homogenous construction, commercial real estate and commercial business loans may result in larger additions to the allowance for loan losses in future periods.

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Other Income. Non-interest income increased $196,000, or 53.1%, to $565,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $369,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase was attributable to higher service charge income, higher gains from the sale of SBA loans, and a gain from the sale of an investment security. Service charge income increased $57,000 from the prior year period due to higher loan and deposit fees. The Company recorded a gain totaling $151,000 from the sale of the guaranteed portion of a SBA loan during the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared with $30,000 in gains for the prior year period. In addition, one investment security totaling $915,000 was sold for a gain of $32,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2019 while there were no investment gains for the prior year period.

Other Expenses. Non-interest expenses increased $134,000, or 3.1%, to $4.5 million from the three months ended March 31, 2019. Compensation and benefit expense increased $74,000, or 3.0%, from the prior year period due to the addition of a new commercial lender as well as annual merit increases for employees. In addition, OREO expenses increased $46,000 to $214,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $168,000 for the prior year period due to higher valuation allowances resulting from updated real estate appraisals.

Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded tax expense of $324,000 on income of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to tax expense of $182,000 on income of $578,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase was due to a $514,000 increase in the Company’s results from operations. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was 29.7% compared with 31.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

Net Income. Net income increased $727,000, or 100.3%, to $1.5 million during the six-month period ended March 31, 2019 compared with $725,000 for the six-month period ended March 31, 2018 due to higher net interest and dividend income and lower provisions for loan loss.

The net interest margin decreased by 10 basis points to 3.37% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared to 3.47% for the six months ended March 31, 2018. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 25 basis points to 4.47% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 4.22% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 primarily due to higher balances of loans receivable as well as higher market interest rates between the two periods. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 45 basis points to 1.40% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 0.95% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 due to higher market interest rates and a higher average balance in money market accounts.

Net Interest and Dividend Income. The Company’s net interest and dividend income increased $501,000, or 5.2%, to $10.2 million for the six month period ended March 31, 2019 from $9.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $1.7 million, or 14.7%, to $13.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $11.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018. The average balance of interest-earning assets increased $46.4 million, or 8.3%, to $604.7 million from $558.3 million between the six months periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, while the yield on such assets increased 25 basis points to 4.47% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared with 4.22% for the six months ended March 31, 2018.

Interest earned on loans increased $1.5 million, or 13.9%, to $12.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared with $10.8 million the same period prior year due to a $35.4 million increase in the average balance in the net loan receivable and higher market interest rates.

Interest earned on our investment securities, including interest earning deposits and excluding FHLB stock, increased $197,000, or 23.5%, to $1.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared with $837,000 for the same period last year. The increase was due to a $10.9 million, or 13.5%, increase in the average balance of such securities and deposits to $91.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $80.5 million at March 31, 2018. The average yield on investment securities and interest earning deposits increased 19 basis points to 2.27% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 2.08% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 due to higher market interest rates.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $1.2 million, or 58.5%, to $3.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $2.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $31.4 million, or 7.1%, to $474.2 million from $442.7 million between the two periods while the cost on such liabilities increased 45 basis points to 1.40% from 0.95%.

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The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $30.0 million, or 7.3%, to $440.4 million at March 31, 2019 from $410.4 million at March 31, 2018, while the average cost of such deposits increased 48 basis points to 1.34% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 0.86% for the six months ended March 31, 2018. Interest paid on deposits increased $1.1 million, or 66.9%, to $2.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $1.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018. Contributing to the higher balance and cost of deposits were money market account deposit promotions paying an interest rate between 1.80% and 2.50%. The promotion was run during the Company’s first quarter and resulted in $15.1 million in new money market account balances in addition to $4.6 million in non-interest checking balances and the retention of $9.1 million in other deposits. During the Company’s second quarter deposits increased $22.0 million, $14.5 million of which was in non-interest bearing checking accounts.

Interest paid on advances increased $43,000, or 13.1%, to $370,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared with $327,000 for the same period prior year. The average balance of such borrowings increased $1.4 million to $33.8 million from $32.4 million while the average cost of advances increased 17 basis points to 2.20% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 2.03% for the same period of March 31, 2018.

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur.

After an evaluation of these factors, management recorded a provision of $307,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $506,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2018. During the six months ended March 31, 2019 there were no loan charge-offs and four loan recoveries totaling $93,000 compared to net charge-offs of $213,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2018.

Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a quarterly basis, and establishes the provision for loan losses based on the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph. As management evaluates the allowance for loan losses, the increased risk associated with larger non-homogenous construction, commercial real estate and commercial business loans may result in larger additions to the allowance for loan losses in future periods.

Other Income. Non-interest income decreased $25,000, or 2.5%, to $1.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $1.0 million the prior year period. The decrease was attributable to lower gains from the sale of loans and investments, partially offset by higher service charges. The Company recorded gains totaling $151,000 from the sale of guaranteed portions of SBA loans and $32,000 from the sale of investment securities during the six months ended March 31, 2019, compared with $216,000 in loan gains and $107,000 from the sale of investment securities for the prior year period. Offsetting these decreases were higher service charges, which increased $120,000 to $600,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2019 due to higher loan and deposit fees.

Other Expenses. Non-interest expenses increased $90,000, or 1.0%, to $8.8 million during the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $8.7 million the six months ended March 31, 2018. Compensation and benefit expense increased $159,000, or 3.3%, from the prior year period due the addition of a new commercial lender as well as annual merit increases for employees. In addition, professional fees increased $85,000 to $569,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $484,000 for the prior year period due to higher legal expenses resulting from collection efforts of non-performing loans. Offsetting these increases were decreases in OREO expenses, which declined $139,000, and loan servicing expenses, which declined $52,000.

Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded income tax expense of $604,000 on income of $2.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019, compared to tax expense of $746,000 on income of $1.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease was the result of a prior period charge in the amount of $306,000 resulting from the write-down of deferred tax assets due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017, which lowered the Company’s federal income tax rate from 34% to 21%. The decrease was partially offset by higher income tax resulting from a $585,000 increase in the Company’s results from operations. The Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended March 31, 2019 was 29.4% compared with 29.9% for the six months ended March 31, 2018.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

The Company’s liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, pay withdrawals of deposits, and other cash outflows in an efficient, cost-effective manner. The Company’s short-term sources of liquidity include maturity, repayment and sales of assets, excess cash and cash equivalents, new deposits, other borrowings, and new advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. There has been no material adverse change during the six months ended March 31, 2019 in the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to fund their operations.

At March 31, 2019, the Company had commitments outstanding under letters of credit of $1.9 million, commitments to originate loans of $16.2 million, and commitments to fund undisbursed balances of closed loans and unused lines of credit of $63.7 million. There has been no material change during the six months ended March 31, 2019 in any of the Company’s other contractual obligations or commitments to make future payments.

Capital Requirements

At March 31, 2019, the Bank’s Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank's total assets was 8.43%, and total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets was 12.70%.

Item 3- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the six months ended March 31, 2019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

a.) Not applicable.

b.) Not applicable.

c.) The Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock during the six months ended March 31, 2019. Through March 31, 2019, the Company had repurchased 81,000 shares at an average price of $8.33.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

a.) Not applicable.

b.) None.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibits

31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101 Interactive data file containing the following financial statements formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018; and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: May 14, 2019	/s/ John S. Fitzgerald
	John S. Fitzgerald
	President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 14, 2019	/s/ Jon R. Ansari
	Jon R. Ansari
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I, John S. Fitzgerald, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respect the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over finance reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 14, 2019

/s/ John S. Fitzgerald                                

John S. Fitzgerald

President and Chief Executive Officer

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EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I, Jon R. Ansari, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Magyar Bancorp, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respect the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over finance reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 14, 2019

/s/Jon R. Ansar                                                                      

Jon R. Ansari

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, John S. Fitzgerald, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 14, 2019

/s/ John S. Fitzgerald                                   

John S. Fitzgerald

President and Chief Executive Officer

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EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jon R. Ansari, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 14, 2019

/s/ Jon R. Ansar                                                                 

Jon R. Ansari

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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	Mar. 31, 2019	May 01, 2019
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Assets
Cash	$ 1,106	$ 674
Interest earning deposits with banks	47,064	14,694
Total cash and cash equivalents	48,170	15,368
Investment securities - available for sale, at fair value	24,347	22,469
Investment securities - held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $33,236 and $32,151 at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively)	33,920	33,645
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost	2,031	2,164
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,600 and $4,200 at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively	515,380	508,430
Bank owned life insurance	11,990	11,843
Accrued interest receivable	2,237	2,181
Premises and equipment, net	16,586	16,990
Other real estate owned ("OREO")	7,558	8,586
Other assets	2,743	2,292
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Liabilities
Deposits	571,794	530,137
Escrowed funds	2,714	2,285
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances	32,559	35,524
Accrued interest payable	222	193
Accounts payable and other liabilities	4,347	4,467
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Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock: $.01 Par Value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
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Additional paid-in capital	26,314	26,310
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Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares	(285)	(356)
Retained earnings	29,427	27,975
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Total stockholders' equity	53,326	51,362
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
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Allowance for loan losses	$ 4,600	$ 4,200
Preferred stock; par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock; shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Interest and dividend income
Loans, including fees	$ 6,226	$ 5,408	$ 12,353	$ 10,843
Investment securities
Taxable	546	416	1,034	837
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock	37	33	82	64
Total interest and dividend income	6,809	5,857	13,469	11,744
Interest expense
Deposits	1,508	871	2,946	1,765
Borrowings	180	165	370	327
Total interest expense	1,688	1,036	3,316	2,092
Net interest and dividend income	5,121	4,821	10,153	9,652
Provision for loan losses	106	257	307	506
Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses	5,015	4,564	9,846	9,146
Other income
Service charges	279	222	600	480
Income on bank owned life insurance	73	74	147	146
Other operating income	30	43	61	67
Gains on sales of loans	151	30	151	216
Gains on sales of investment securities	32		32	107
Total other income	565	369	991	1,016
Other expenses
Compensation and employee benefits	2,517	2,443	4,960	4,801
Occupancy expenses	744	755	1,484	1,472
Professional fees	278	255	569	484
Data processing expenses	154	143	307	280
OREO expenses	214	168	261	400
FDIC deposit insurance premiums	109	95	216	205
Loan servicing expenses	47	78	106	158
Insurance expense	49	43	102	101
Other expenses	377	375	776	790
Total other expenses	4,489	4,355	8,781	8,691
Income before income tax expense	1,091	578	2,056	1,471
Income tax expense	324	182	604	746
Net income	$ 767	$ 396	$ 1,452	$ 725
Net income per share-basic and diluted	$ 0.13	$ 0.07	$ 0.25	$ 0.12
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding	5,820,746	5,820,746	5,820,746	5,820,746

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 767	$ 396	$ 1,452	$ 725
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale	297	(352)	639	(319)
Less reclassification adjustments for:
Net unrealized gains on securities reclassified available for sale				104
Net gains realized on securities available for sale	(32)		(32)	(107)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	265	(352)	607	(322)
Deferred income tax effect	(75)	88	(170)	88
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	190	(264)	437	(234)
Total comprehensive income	$ 957	$ 132	$ 1,889	$ 491

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Unearned ESOP Shares [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Total
Balance, at Sep. 30, 2017		$ 59	$ 26,289	$ (1,152)	$ (492)	$ 25,757	$ (1,004)	$ 49,457
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2017		5,820,746
Net income						329		329
Other comprehensive income							19	19
Reclassification of the stranded tax effect related to deferred taxes for:
ESOP shares allocated				6		33		39
Balance, at Dec. 31, 2017		$ 59	26,295	(1,152)	(459)	26,086	(985)	49,844
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017		5,820,746
Balance, at Sep. 30, 2017		$ 59	26,289	(1,152)	(492)	25,757	(1,004)	49,457
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2017		5,820,746
Net income								725
Other comprehensive income								(234)
Balance, at Mar. 31, 2018		$ 59	26,300	(1,152)	(424)	26,670	(1,426)	50,027
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2018		5,820,746
Balance, at Dec. 31, 2017		$ 59	26,295	(1,152)	(459)	26,086	(985)	49,844
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017		5,820,746
Net income						396		396
Other comprehensive income							(441)	(264)
Reclassification of the stranded tax effect related to deferred taxes for:
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Securities available-for-sale	[1]					11		11
ESOP shares allocated			5		35			40
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Reclassification of the stranded tax effect related to deferred taxes for:
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[1] In January 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2018-02, as a result, the Company made a policy election to release income tax effects, as a result of the Tax Act, from AOCI to retained earnings.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Operating activities
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Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
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Premium amortization on investment securities, net	56	76
Provision for loan losses	307	506
Provision for loss on other real estate owned	212	273
Originations of SBA loans held for sale	(2,170)	(4,448)
Proceeds from the sales of SBA loans	2,321	4,664
Gains on sale of loans receivable	(151)	(216)
Gains on sales of investment securities	(32)	(107)
Gains on the sales of other real estate owned	(35)	(30)
ESOP compensation expense	75	79
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	(158)	107
Increase in accrued interest receivable	(56)	(34)
Increase in surrender value of bank owned life insurance	(147)	(146)
Increase in other assets	(463)	(121)
Increase in accrued interest payable	29	12
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities	(120)	481
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,588	2,245
Investing activities
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Purchases of loans receivable		(461)
Proceeds from the sale of loans receivable	4,386	1,200
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity	(1,645)	(3,492)
Purchases of investment securities available for sale	(3,088)	(1,443)
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Sales of investment securities available for sale	947
Principal repayments on investment securities held to maturity	1,338	1,817
Principal repayments on investment securities available for sale	878	1,812
Purchases of premises and equipment	(64)	(205)
Investment in other real estate owned	(11)	(182)
Proceeds from other real estate owned	862	845
Redemptions (purchases) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock	133	(90)
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Net increase in escrowed funds	429	227
Proceeds from long-term advances	3,975
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	15,368	22,334
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
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Non-cash investing activities
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary, Magyar Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries Magyar Service Corporation, Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, and MagBank Investment Company. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.

Operating results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2019. The September 30, 2018 information has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the assessment of realizability of deferred income tax assets.

The Company has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date of March 31, 2019 for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed in these consolidated financial statements. The evaluation was conducted through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

NOTE B- RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which superseded the previous revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” The Company’s main source of revenue is comprised of interest income on interest earning assets and non-interest income. The scope of the guidance explicitly excludes interest income as well as many other revenues for financial assets and liabilities including loans and investment securities.

Under previous U.S. GAAP, when full consideration is not expected and financing is required by the buyer to purchase the property, there were very prescriptive requirements in determining when foreclosed real estate property sold by an institution should be derecognized and a gain or loss be recognized. The new guidance that was applied to these sales is more principles based. For example, as it pertains to the criteria for determining how a contract should be accounted for under the new guidance, judgment will need to be exercised in evaluating if: (a) a commitment on the buyer’s part exists, (b) collection is probable in circumstances where the initial investment is minimal and (c) the buyer has obtained control of the asset, including the significant risks and rewards of the ownership. If there is no commitment on the buyer’s part, collection is not probable or the buyer has not obtained control of the asset, then a gain cannot be recognized under the new guidance. The initial investment requirement for the buyer along with the various methods for profit recognition are no longer applicable.

For deposit-related fees, considering the straightforward nature of the arrangements with the Company’s deposits customers, the Company's recognition and measurement outcomes of deposit-related fees was not significantly different under the new guidance compared to previous U.S. GAAP.

ASU 2014-09 was to be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and was to be applied on either a modified retrospective or full retrospective basis. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which deferred the original effective date for all public business entities to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (October 1, 2018 for the Company), including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01, among other things, (i) requires equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (iii) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (iv) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (v) requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments; (vi) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (vii) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale. In addition, the amendments in this ASU require an entity to disclose the fair value of its financial instruments using the exit price notion. Exit price is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. For public entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017.  The Company has updated the fair value disclosure on Note G “Fair Value Disclosures” in this report to reflect adoption of this standard, to include using the exit price notion in the fair value disclosure of financial instruments. The Company`s adoption of the ASU did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will supersede the current lease requirements in Topic 840. The ASU requires lessees to recognize a right of use asset and related lease liability for all leases, with a limited exception for short-term leases. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with the classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of income. Currently, leases are classified as either capital or operating, with only capital leases recognized on the balance sheet. The reporting of lease related expenses in the statements of operations and cash flows will be generally consistent with the current guidance. The new guidance will be effective for years beginning after December 15, 2018 for public companies. Once effective, the standard will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method to the beginning of the earliest period presented. The Company is currently assessing the impacts this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. ASU 2016-13 requires entities to report “expected” credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit rather than the current “incurred loss” model. These expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date are to be based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU will also require enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an entity’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. For public business entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filers, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, which clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of Topic 326. In December 2018, regulators issued a final rule related to regulatory capital (Regulatory Capital Rule: Implementation and Transition of the Current Expected Credit Losses Methodology for Allowances and Related Adjustments to the Regulatory Capital Rule and Conforming Amendments to Other Regulations) which is intended to provide regulatory capital relief for entities transitioning to CECL. The Company does not plan to early adopt this guidance and will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2020.

In August 2017, the FASB issued the ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The purpose of this guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging relationships with the company’s risk management activities by expanding strategies that qualify for hedge accounting, modifying the presentation of certain hedging relationships in the financial statements and simplifying the application of hedge accounting in certain situations. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted in any interim or annual period before the effective date. ASU 2017-12 was applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment related to the elimination of the separate measurement of ineffectiveness to the balance of accumulated other comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the amendments in this update are adopted. The amended presentation and disclosure guidance is required only prospectively. Upon adoption, the ASU allows for the reclassification of debt securities eligible to be hedged under the ASU from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale. The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 during the quarter ended December 31, 2017 and reclassified ten mortgage-backed securities totaling $12.6 million from the held-to-maturity portfolio to the available-for-sale portfolio.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement- Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2018-02 allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") to retained earnings for the stranded tax effects caused by the revaluation of deferred taxes resulting from the newly enacted corporate tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The ASU is effective in years beginning after December 15, 2018, but permits early adoption in a period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company elected to early adopt the ASU as of January 1, 2018 which resulted in a reclassification adjustment of $188,000 from AOCI to retained earnings in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.

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CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

CONTINGENCIES

NOTE C - CONTINGENCIES

The Company, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation that arises in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of this litigation, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE D - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period considering the effect of dilutive equity options and stock awards for the diluted earnings per share calculations.

	Three Months				Six Months
	Ended March 31,				Ended March 31,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
	(In thousands except for per share data)
Income applicable to common shares	$	767	$	396	$	1,452	$	725
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - basic		5,821		5,821		5,821		5,821
Stock options and restricted stock		—		—		—		—
Weighted average number of common shares
and common share equivalents - diluted		5,821		5,821		5,821		5,821
Basic earnings per share	$	0.13	$	0.07	$	0.25	$	0.12
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.13	$	0.07	$	0.25	$	0.12

There were no outstanding options to purchase common stock at March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

NOTE E – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Section 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. ASC 718 requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in consolidated financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

There were no grants, vested shares or forfeitures of non-vested restricted stock awards the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 nor were there any stock option and stock award expenses included with compensation expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

The Company announced in November 2007 its second stock repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares. Through March 31, 2019, the Company had repurchased a total of 81,000 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $8.33 per share under this program. No shares were repurchased during the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Under the stock repurchase program, 48,924 shares of the 129,924 shares authorized remained available for repurchase as of March 31, 2019. The Company’s intended use of the repurchased shares is for general corporate purposes. The Company held 102,996 total treasury stock shares at March 31, 2019.

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for the benefit of employees of the Company and the Bank who meet the eligibility requirements as defined in the plan. The ESOP trust purchased 217,863 shares of common stock in the open market using proceeds of a loan from the Company. The total cost of shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $2.3 million, reflecting an average cost per share of $10.58. The Bank makes cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company. The loan bears a variable interest rate that adjusts annually every January 1^st to the then published Prime Rate (5.50% at January 1, 2019) with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over thirty years. The loan is secured by shares of the Company’s stock.

As the debt is repaid, shares are released as collateral and allocated to qualified employees. Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the then current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.

At March 31, 2019, shares allocated to participants totaled 178,216. Unallocated ESOP shares held in suspense totaled 39,647 at March 31, 2019 and had a fair market value of $446,425. The Company's contribution expense for the ESOP was $75,000 and $79,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Other comprehensive income (loss)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

NOTE F – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The components of other comprehensive income and the related income tax effects are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019									2018
				Tax			Net of						Tax		Net of
	Before Tax			Benefit			Tax			Before Tax			Benefit		Tax
	Amount			(Expense)			Amount			Amount			(Expense)		Amount
	(In thousands)
Unrealized holding gain arising
during period on:
Available-for-sale investments	$	297		$	(84	)	$	213		$	(352	)	$	88	$	(264	)
Less reclassification adjustments for:
Net gains realized on securities
available for sale (a) (b)		(32	)		9			(23	)		—			—		—
Other comprehensive income, net	$	265		$	(75	)	$	190		$	(352	)	$	88	$	(264	)

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2019									2018
				Tax			Net of						Tax			Net of
	Before Tax			Benefit			Tax			Before Tax			Benefit			Tax
	Amount			(Expense)			Amount			Amount			(Expense)			Amount
	(In thousands)
Unrealized holding gain arising
during period on:
Available-for-sale investments	$	639		$	(179	)	$	460		$	(319	)	$	87		$	(232	)
Less reclassification adjustments for:
Net unrealized gains on securities
reclassified available for sale		—			—			—			104			(32	)		72
Net gains realized on securities
available for sale (a) (b)		(32	)		9			(23	)		(107	)		33			(74	)
Other comprehensive income, net	$	607		$	(170	)	$	437		$	(322	)	$	88		$	(234	)

(a) Realized gains on securities transactions included in gains on sales of investment securities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation.

(b) Tax effect included in income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation.    

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FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

NOTE G – FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned, or OREO. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

In accordance with ASC 820, the Company groups its assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

Level 1 -	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
Level 2 -	Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
Level 3 -	Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. The results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

The Company based its fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Securities available-for-sale

The securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. The securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of U.S government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities and private label mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. An independent pricing service provides the Company with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in the Company’s portfolio. Various modeling techniques are used to determine pricing for Company’s mortgage-backed securities, including option pricing and discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data.

The following tables provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

	Fair Value at March 31, 2019
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,962	$	—	$	1,962	$	—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,933		—		19,933		—
Debt securities		2,452		—		2,452		—
Total securities available for sale	$	24,347	$	—	$	24,347	$	—

	Fair Value at September 30, 2018
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,495	$	—	$	1,495	$	—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		18,613		—		18,613		—
Debt securities		2,361		—		2,361		—
Total securities available for sale	$	22,469	$	—	$	22,469	$	—

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Mortgage Servicing Rights, net

Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”) are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of MSR is determined through a calculation of future cash flows, incorporating estimates of assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing income, servicing costs, default rates and other market driven data, including the market’s perception of future interest rate movements and, as such, are classified as Level 3. The Company had MSRs totaling $37,000 and $45,000 at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively.

Impaired Loans

Loans which meet certain criteria are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is 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. All amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Three impairment measurement methods are used, depending upon the collateral securing the asset: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate (the rate of return implicit in the loan); 2) the asset’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling and disposition costs, if the asset is collateral dependent. The regulatory agencies require the last method for loans from which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. The Company’s impaired loans are generally collateral dependent and, as such, are carried at the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Fair value is estimated through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and, as such, are generally classified as Level 3.

Appraisals of collateral securing impaired loans are conducted by approved, qualified, and independent third-party appraisers. Such appraisals are ordered via the Company’s credit administration department, independent from the lender who originated the loan, once the loan is deemed impaired, as described in the previous paragraph. Impaired loans are generally re-evaluated with an updated appraisal within one year of the last appraisal. However, the Company also obtains updated appraisals on performing construction loans that are approaching their maturity date to determine whether or not the fair value of the collateral securing the loan remains sufficient to cover the loan amount prior to considering an extension. The Company discounts the appraised “as is” value of the collateral for estimated selling and disposition costs and compares the resulting fair value of collateral to the outstanding loan amount. If the outstanding loan amount is greater than the discounted fair value, the Company requires a reduction in the outstanding loan balance or additional collateral before considering an extension to the loan. If the borrower is unwilling or unable to reduce the loan balance or increase the collateral securing the loan, it is deemed impaired and the difference between the loan amount and the fair value of collateral, net of estimated selling and disposition costs, is charged off through a reduction of the allowance for loan loss.

Other Real Estate Owned

The fair value of other real estate owned is determined through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and anticipated selling and disposition costs. As such, other real estate owned is generally classified as Level 3.

The following tables provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018.

	Fair Value at March 31, 2019
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	365	$	—	$	—	$	365
Other real estate owned		7,558		—		—		7,558
Total	$	7,923	$	—	$	—	$	7,923

	Fair Value at September 30, 2018
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	464	$	—	$	—	$	464
Other real estate owned		8,586		—		—		8,586
Total	$	9,050	$	—	$	—	$	9,050

The following tables present additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value	Valuation
March 31, 2019	Estimate	Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$        365	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Appraisal adjustments (2)	-1.4% to -1.4% (-1.4%)
Other real estate owned	$     7,558	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Liquidation expenses (2)	-7.8% to -48.5% (-18.4%)

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value	Valuation
September 30, 2018	Estimate	Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$        464	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Appraisal adjustments (2)	-10.2% to -32.0% (-21.3%)
Other real estate owned	$     8,586	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Liquidation expenses (2)	-5.6% to -48.5% (-15.4%)

(1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals for the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.

(2) Appraisals may be adjusted downward by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

The following presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments carried at cost or amortized cost as of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018.  This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates level 1 fair value.  For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.  For financial liabilities such as interest-bearing demand, NOW, and money market savings deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products being payable on demand and having no stated maturity.

	Carrying		Fair		Fair Value Measurement Placement
	Value		Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2019
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	$	33,920	$	33,236	$	—	$	33,236	$	—
Loans		515,380		518,458		—		—		518,458
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates		120,922		121,519		—		121,519		—
Borrowings		32,559		32,520		—		32,520		—
September 30, 2018
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	$	33,645	$	32,151		—	$	32,151	$	—
Loans		508,430		505,479		—		—		505,479
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates		130,343		130,813		—		130,813		—
Borrowings		35,524		34,863		—		34,863		—

There were no transfers between fair value measurement placements during the six months ended March 31, 2019.

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

NOTE H - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

	March 31, 2019
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,937	$	25	$	—		$	1,962
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		20,059		49		(175	)		19,933
Debt securities		2,500		—		(48	)		2,452
Total securities available for sale	$	24,496	$	74	$	(223	)	$	24,347

	September 30, 2018
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage backed securities - residential	$	1,463	$	40	$	(8	)	$	1,495
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,262		13		(662	)		18,613
Debt securities		2,500		—		(139	)		2,361
Total securities available for sale	$	23,225	$	53	$	(809	)	$	22,469

The maturities of the debt securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale at March 31, 2019 are summarized in the following table:

	March 31, 2019
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
	(In thousands)
Due within 1 year	$	—	$	—
Due after 1 but within 5 years		2,500		2,452
Due after 5 but within 10 years		—		—
Due after 10 years		—		—
Total debt securities		2,500		2,452
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential		21,996		21,895
Commercial		—		—
Total	$	24,496	$	24,347

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities held to maturity at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

	March 31, 2019
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	478	$	—	$	(84	)	$	394
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		873		—		(9	)		864
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed-securities - residential		26,730		44		(258	)		26,516
Debt securities		2,466		1		(33	)		2,434
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential		373		2		—			375
Corporate securities		3,000		—		(347	)		2,653
Total securities held to maturity	$	33,920	$	47	$	(731	)	$	33,236

	September 30, 2018
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	568	$	—	$	(93	)	$	475
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		904		—		(9	)		895
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage backed securities - residential		26,316		4		(867	)		25,453
Debt securities		2,464		—		(142	)		2,322
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential		393		1		—			394
Corporate securities		3,000		—		(388	)		2,612
Total securities held to maturity	$	33,645	$	5	$	(1,499	)	$	32,151

The maturities of the debt securities and the mortgage backed securities held to maturity at March 31, 2019 are summarized in the following table:

	March 31, 2019
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
	(In  thousands)
Due within 1 year	$	—	$	—
Due after 1 but within 5 years		1,499		1,500
Due after 5 but within 10 years		3,967		3,587
Due after 10 years		—		—
Total debt securities		5,466		5,087
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential		27,581		27,285
Commercial		873		864
Total	$	33,920	$	33,236

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IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

NOTE I – IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The Company recognizes credit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities in earnings while noncredit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities not expected to be sold are recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).

The Company reviews its investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for indications of impairment. This review includes analyzing the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been lower than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the market. The Company evaluates its intent and ability to hold debt securities based upon its investment strategy for the particular type of security and its cash flow needs, liquidity position, capital adequacy and interest rate risk position. In addition, the risk of future other-than-temporary impairment may be influenced by prolonged recession in the U.S. economy, changes in real estate values and interest deferrals.

Investment securities with fair values less than their amortized cost contain unrealized losses. The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018 for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which the loss has been outstanding:

			March 31, 2019
			Less Than 12 Months					12 Months Or Greater					Total
	Number of		Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Securities		Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
			(Dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		2	$	—	$	—		$	394	$	(84	)	$	394	$	(84	)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		1		—		—			864		(9	)		864		(9	)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		29		1,615		(6	)		34,663		(427	)		36,278		(433	)
Debt securities		3		—		—			3,386		(81	)		3,386		(81	)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential		1		—		—			91		—			91		—
Corporate securities		1		—		—			2,653		(347	)		2,653		(347	)
Total		37	$	1,615	$	(6	)	$	42,051	$	(948	)	$	43,666	$	(954	)

			September 30, 2018
			Less Than 12 Months					12 Months Or Greater					Total
	Number of		Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Securities		Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
			(Dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		3	$	532	$	(8	)	$	475	$	(93	)	$	1,007	$	(101	)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		1		—		—			895		(9	)		895		(9	)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		34		11,336		(312	)		30,605		(1,217	)		41,941		(1,529	)
Debt securities		4		—		—			4,683		(281	)		4,683		(281	)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential		1		—		—			104		—			104		—
Corporate securities		1		—		—			2,612		(388	)		2,612		(388	)
Total		44	$	11,868	$	(320	)	$	39,374	$	(1,988	)	$	51,242	$	(2,308	)

The Company evaluated these securities and determined that the decline in value was primarily related to fluctuations in the interest rate environment and were not related to any company or industry specific event. At March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, there were thirty-seven and forty-four investment securities, respectively, with unrealized losses.

The Company anticipates full recovery of amortized costs with respect to these securities. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and has determined that it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these securities prior to maturity or market price recovery. Management has considered factors regarding other than temporarily impaired securities and determined that there are no securities with impairment that is other than temporary as of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018.

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Loans receivable, net were comprised of the following:

	March 31,			September 30,
	2019			2018
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	189,066		$	185,287
Commercial real estate		223,432			219,347
Construction		33,493			30,412
Home equity lines of credit		19,482			17,982
Commercial business		49,225			53,320
Other		5,178			6,150
Total loans receivable		519,876			512,498
Net deferred loan costs		104			132
Allowance for loan losses		(4,600	)		(4,200	)
Total loans receivable, net	$	515,380		$	508,430

The segments of the Bank’s loan portfolio are disaggregated to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The residential mortgage loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes: amortizing term loans, which are primarily first liens, and home equity lines of credit, which are generally second liens.  The commercial real estate loan segment is further disaggregated into three classes: loans secured by multifamily structures, owner-occupied commercial structures, and non-owner occupied nonresidential properties.  The construction loan segment consists primarily of loans to developers or investors for the purpose of acquiring, developing and constructing residential or commercial structures and to a lesser extent one-to-four family residential construction loans made to individuals for the acquisition of and/or construction on a lot or lots on which a residential dwelling is to be built.  Construction loans to developers and investors have a higher risk profile because the ultimate buyer, once development is completed, is generally not known at the time of the loan.  The commercial business loan segment consists of loans made for the purpose of financing the activities of commercial customers and consists primarily of revolving lines of credit. The other loan segment consists primarily of stock-secured installment loans, but also includes unsecured personal loans and overdraft lines of credit connected with customer deposit accounts.

Management evaluates individual loans in all segments for possible impairment if the loan either is in nonaccrual status, or is risk rated Substandard and is 90 days or more past due. Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  

Once the determination has been made that a loan is impaired, the recorded investment in the loan is compared to the fair value of the loan using one of three methods: (a) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral securing the loan, less anticipated selling and disposition costs. The method is selected on a loan by loan basis, with management primarily utilizing the fair value of collateral method. If there is a shortfall between the fair value of the loan and the recorded investment in the loan, the Company charges the difference to the allowance for loan loss as a charge-off and carries the impaired loan on its books at fair value. It is the Company’s policy to evaluate impaired loans on an annual basis to ensure the recorded investment in a loan does not exceed its fair value.

The following tables present impaired loans by class, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and charged-off and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary at six months ended March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

					Impaired
					Loans with
	Impaired Loans with				No Specific
	Specific Allowance				Allowance		Total Impaired Loans
									Unpaid
	Recorded		Related		Recorded		Recorded		Principal
March 31, 2019	Investment		Allowance		Investment		Investment		Balance
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	—	$	—	$	1,349	$	1,349	$	1,349
Commercial real estate		—		—		3,911		3,911		3,911
Construction		—		—		2,900		2,900		2,900
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		39		39		39
Commercial business		—		—		583		583		583
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	8,782	$	8,782	$	8,782

					Impaired
					Loans with
	Impaired Loans with				No Specific
	Specific Allowance				Allowance		Total Impaired Loans
									Unpaid
	Recorded		Related		Recorded		Recorded		Principal
September 30, 2018	Investment		Allowance		Investment		Investment		Balance
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	—	$	—	$	1,132	$	1,132	$	1,132
Commercial real estate		—		—		3,961		3,961		3,961
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		58		58		58
Commercial business		—		—		710		710		801
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	5,861	$	5,861	$	5,952

The average recorded investment in impaired loans was $7.8 million and $6.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company’s impaired loans include delinquent non-accrual loans and performing Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”), as TDRs remain impaired loans until fully repaid. There was one TDR during the six months ended March 31, 2019 totaling $365,000 that resulted from the restructure of a previously impaired, non-accrual loan. There were no TDRs during the six months ended March 31, 2018. During the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest income of $109,000 and $157,000, respectively, was recognized for TDR loans while no interest income was recognized for delinquent non-accrual loans.

The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired loans for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

	Three Months		Six Months
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	1,240	$	1,204
Commercial real estate		3,923		3,936
Construction		2,900		1,933
Home equity lines of credit		49		52
Commercial business		646		667
Average investment in impaired loans	$	8,758	$	7,792

	Three Months		Six Months
	March 31, 2018		March 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	2,531	$	2,728
Commercial real estate		3,658		3,801
Commercial business		363		323
Average investment in impaired loans	$	6,552	$	6,852

Management uses a ten point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first six categories are considered not criticized, and are aggregated as “Pass” rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable. All loans greater than three months past due are considered Substandard. Any portion of a loan that has been charged off is placed in the Loss category.

To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Bank has a structured loan rating process with several layers of internal and external oversight.  Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass categories unless a specific action, such as severe delinquency, bankruptcy, repossession, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Bank’s Commercial Loan Officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. The Asset Review Committee performs monthly reviews of all commercial relationships internally rated 6 (“Watch”) or worse.  Confirmation of the appropriate risk grade is performed by an external Loan Review Company that semi-annually reviews and assesses loans within the portfolio.  Generally, the external consultant reviews commercial relationships greater than $500,000 and/or criticized relationships greater than $250,000. Detailed reviews, including plans for resolution, are performed on loans classified as Substandard on a monthly basis. 

The following tables present the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful within the Bank’s internal risk rating system at the dates presented:

			Special
	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In  thousands)
March 31, 2019
One-to four-family residential	$	188,663	$	—	$	403	$	—	$	189,066
Commercial real estate		221,946		840		646		—		223,432
Construction		30,593		—		2,900		—		33,493
Home equity lines of credit		19,443		—		39		—		19,482
Commercial business		48,873		—		352		—		49,225
Other		5,178		—		—		—		5,178
Total	$	514,696	$	840	$	4,340	$	—	$	519,876

			Special
	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In  thousands)
September 30, 2018
One-to four-family residential	$	185,118	$	—	$	169	$	—	$	185,287
Commercial real estate		217,935		753		659		—		219,347
Construction		30,412		—		—		—		30,412
Home equity lines of credit		17,924		—		58		—		17,982
Commercial business		52,845		—		475		—		53,320
Other		6,150		—		—		—		6,150
Total	$	510,384	$	753	$	1,361	$	—	$	512,498

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrual loans at the dates presented:

			30-59		60-89
			Days		Days		90 Days +		Total		Non-		Total
	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Accrual		Loans
	(In  thousands)
March 31, 2019
One-to four-family residential	$	188,055	$	973	$	—	$	38	$	1,011	$	38	$	189,066
Commercial real estate		220,955		2,027		—		450		2,477		450		223,432
Construction		30,593		—		—		2,900		2,900		2,900		33,493
Home equity lines of credit		19,443		—		—		39		39		39		19,482
Commercial business		48,589		284		—		352		636		352		49,225
Other		5,178		—		—		—		—		—		5,178
Total	$	512,813	$	3,284	$	—	$	3,779	$	7,063	$	3,779	$	519,876

			30-59		60-89
			Days		Days		90 Days +		Total		Non-		Total
	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Accrual		Loans
	(In  thousands)
September 30, 2018
One-to four-family residential	$	185,132	$	17	$	—	$	138	$	155	$	138	$	185,287
Commercial real estate		218,892		—		—		455		455		455		219,347
Construction		30,412		—		—		—		—		—		30,412
Home equity lines of credit		17,892		—		—		90		90		90		17,982
Commercial business		52,845		252		—		223		475		223		53,320
Other		6,150		—		—		—		—		—		6,150
Total	$	511,323	$	269	$	—	$	906	$	1,175	$	906	$	512,498

An allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is maintained to absorb losses from the loan portfolio.  The ALL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of non-performing loans (“NPLs”).

The Bank’s methodology for determining the ALL is based on the requirements of ASC Section 310-10-35 for loans individually evaluated for impairment (discussed above) and ASC Subtopic 450-20 for loans collectively evaluated for impairment, as well as the Interagency Policy Statements on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and other bank regulatory guidance.  

Loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are analyzed with general allowances being made as appropriate. For general allowances, historical loss trends are used in the estimation of losses in the current portfolio. These historical loss amounts are modified by other qualitative and economic factors.

The loans are segmented into classes based on their inherent varying degrees of risk, as described above. Management tracks the historical net charge-off activity by segment and utilizes this figure, as a percentage of the segment, as the general reserve percentage for pooled, homogenous loans that have not been deemed impaired. Typically, an average of losses incurred over a defined number of consecutive historical years is used.

Non-impaired credits are segregated for the application of qualitative factors. Management has identified a number of additional qualitative factors which it uses to supplement the historical charge-off factor because these factors are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the existing loan pools to differ from historical loss experience. The additional factors that are evaluated quarterly and updated using information obtained from internal, regulatory, and governmental sources include: national and local economic trends and conditions; levels of and trends in delinquency rates and non-accrual loans; trends in volumes and terms of loans; effects of changes in lending policies; experience, ability, and depth of lending staff; value of underlying collateral; and concentrations of credit from a loan type, industry and/or geographic standpoint.

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALL.  When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ALL. Since loans individually evaluated for impairment are promptly written down to their fair value, typically there is no portion of the ALL for loans individually evaluated for impairment.

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the six months ended March 31, 2019:

	One-to-Four							Home Equity
	Family			Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential			Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business			Other			Unallocated			Total
	(In  thousands)
Balance- September 30, 2018	$	687		$	1,540	$	493	$	109	$	1,151		$	25		$	195		$	4,200
Charge-offs		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Recoveries		—			—		—		1		—			—			—			1
Provision		11			50		181		11		31			(21	)		(62	)		201
Balance- December 31, 2018	$	698		$	1,590	$	674	$	121	$	1,182		$	4		$	133		$	4,402
Charge-offs		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Recoveries		92			—		—		—		—			—			—			92
Provision		(80	)		95		142		17		(78	)		(1	)		11			106
Balance- March 31, 2019	$	710		$	1,685	$	816	$	138	$	1,104		$	3		$	144		$	4,600

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the six months ended March 31, 2018:

	One-to-Four									Home Equity
	Family			Commercial						Lines of			Commercial
	Residential			Real Estate			Construction			Credit			Business			Other			Unallocated			Total
	(In  thousands)
Balance-September 30, 2017	$	587		$	1,277		$	490		$	57		$	956		$	6		$	102		$	3,475
Charge-offs		(127	)		—			—			—			(170	)		—			—			(297	)
Recoveries		82			23			3			—			1			—			—			109
Provision		21			(1	)		(109	)		74			265			(2	)		2			250
Balance-December 31, 2017	$	563		$	1,299		$	384		$	131		$	1,052		$	4		$	104		$	3,537
Charge-offs		(25	)		—			—			—			—			—			—			(25	)
Recoveries		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Provision		(5	)		119			58			(19	)		106			—			(2	)		257
Balance- March 31, 2018	$	533		$	1,418		$	442		$	112		$	1,158		$	4		$	102		$	3,769

The following tables summarize the ALL by loan category, segregated into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:  

	One-to-Four						Home Equity
	Family		Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential		Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business		Other		Unallocated		Total
	(In  thousands)
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - March 31, 2019	$	710	$	1,685	$	816	$	138	$	1,104	$	3	$	144	$	4,600
Individually evaluated
for impairment		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		710		1,685		816		138		1,104		3		144		4,600
Loans receivable:
Balance - March 31, 2019	$	189,066	$	223,432	$	33,493	$	19,482	$	49,225	$	5,178	$	—	$	519,876
Individually evaluated
for impairment		1,349		3,911		2,900		39		583		—		—		8,782
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		187,717		219,521		30,593		19,443		48,642		5,178		—		511,094

	One-to- Four						Home Equity
	Family		Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential		Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business		Other		Unallocated		Total
	(In  thousands)
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - September 30, 2018	$	687	$	1,540	$	493	$	109	$	1,151	$	25	$	195	$	4,200
Individually evaluated
for impairment		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		687		1,540		493		109		1,151		25		195		4,200
Loans receivable:
Balance - September 30, 2018	$	185,287	$	219,347	$	30,412	$	17,982	$	53,320	$	6,150	$	—	$	512,498
Individually evaluated
for impairment		1,132		3,961		—		58		710		—		—		5,861
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		184,155		215,386		30,412		17,924		52,610		6,150		—		506,637

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and actual losses will vary from current estimates. Management believes that the segmentation of the loan portfolio into homogeneous pools and the related historical loss ratios and other qualitative factors, as well as the consistency in the application of assumptions, result in an ALL that is representative of the risk found in the components of the portfolio at any given date.

A Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR) is a loan that has been modified whereby the Bank has agreed to make certain concessions to a borrower to meet the needs of both the borrower and the Bank to maximize the ultimate recovery of a loan. TDR occurs when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties and the loan is modified using a modification that would otherwise not be granted to the borrower. The types of concessions granted generally include, but are not limited to, interest rate reductions, limitations on the accrued interest charged, term extensions, and deferment of principal.

A default on a troubled debt restructured loan for purposes of this disclosure occurs when a borrower is 90 days past due or a foreclosure or repossession of the applicable collateral has occurred. There was one TDR for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019. There were no TDRs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018.

The following tables summarize the TDRs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Number of		Investment Before		Investment After
	Loans		TDR Modification		TDR Modification
	(Dollars in thousands)
One-to four-family residential		1	$	260	$	365
Total		1	$	260	$	365

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Number of		Investment Before		Investment After
	Loans		TDR Modification		TDR Modification
	(Dollars in thousands)
One-to four-family residential		1	$	260	$	365
Total		1	$	260	$	365

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DEPOSITS

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Deposits [Abstract]

DEPOSITS

NOTE K - DEPOSITS

A summary of deposits by type of account are summarized as follows:

	March 31,		September 30,
	2019		2018
	(In thousands)
Demand accounts	$	123,818	$	104,745
Savings accounts		74,585		81,373
NOW accounts		47,151		46,336
Money market accounts		205,318		167,340
Certificates of deposit		103,612		112,014
Retirement certificates		17,310		18,329
Total deposits	$	571,794	$	530,137

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INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

NOTE L – INCOME TAXES

The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The valuation allowance is assessed by management on a quarterly basis and adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. In assessing whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, management considers projections of future taxable income, the projected periods in which current temporary differences will be deductible, the availability of carry forwards, feasible and permissible tax planning strategies and existing tax laws and regulations. The Company did not have a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets at March 31, 2019 or September 30, 2018.

A reconciliation of income tax between the amounts calculated based upon pre-tax income at the Company’s federal statutory rate and the amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

	For the Three Months					For the Six Months
	Ended March 31,					Ended March 31,
	2019			2018		2019			2018
	(In thousands)
Income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate
of 21% and 24% for the three and six months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively	$	203		$	138	$	382		$	352
State tax expense		125			40		236			101
Reduction of deferred tax asset from change in federal tax rate		—			—		—			306
Other		(4	)		4		(14	)		(13	)
Income tax expense	$	324		$	182	$	604		$	746

On December 22, 2017, the Company revised its estimated annual effective rate to reflect a change in the United States federal corporate tax rate from 34% to 21%. The rate change was administratively effective to the beginning of our fiscal year resulting in the use of a statutory rate of 21% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and a blended rate of 24% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018. Included in the income tax expense for the six months ended March 31, 2018 was a $306,000 expense for a reduction in the Company’s net deferred tax assets resulting from the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK [Abstract]

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

NOTE M - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate floors and collars, as part of its interest rate risk management. Interest rate caps and floors are agreements whereby one party agrees to pay or receive a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount for a predetermined period of time if certain market interest rate thresholds are met. The Company considers the credit risk inherent in these contracts to be negligible.

As of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018, the Company did not hold any interest rate floors or collars.

In the normal course of business the Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk and in only to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit are summarized in the below table. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

	March 31,		September 30,
	2019		2018
	(In thousands)
Financial instruments whose contract amounts
represent credit risk
Letters of credit	$	1,914	$	1,939
Unused lines of credit		63,749		54,127
Fixed rate loan commitments		3,100		4,397
Variable rate loan commitments		13,099		12,523
Total	$	81,862	$	72,986

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period considering the effect of dilutive equity options and stock awards for the diluted earnings per share calculations.

	Three Months				Six Months
	Ended March 31,				Ended March 31,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
	(In thousands except for per share data)
Income applicable to common shares	$	767	$	396	$	1,452	$	725
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - basic		5,821		5,821		5,821		5,821
Stock options and restricted stock		—		—		—		—
Weighted average number of common shares
and common share equivalents - diluted		5,821		5,821		5,821		5,821
Basic earnings per share	$	0.13	$	0.07	$	0.25	$	0.12
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.13	$	0.07	$	0.25	$	0.12

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Schedule of components of other comprehensive income (loss) and the related income tax effects

The components of other comprehensive income and the related income tax effects are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019									2018
				Tax			Net of						Tax		Net of
	Before Tax			Benefit			Tax			Before Tax			Benefit		Tax
	Amount			(Expense)			Amount			Amount			(Expense)		Amount
	(In thousands)
Unrealized holding gain arising
during period on:
Available-for-sale investments	$	297		$	(84	)	$	213		$	(352	)	$	88	$	(264	)
Less reclassification adjustments for:
Net gains realized on securities
available for sale (a) (b)		(32	)		9			(23	)		—			—		—
Other comprehensive income, net	$	265		$	(75	)	$	190		$	(352	)	$	88	$	(264	)

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2019									2018
				Tax			Net of						Tax			Net of
	Before Tax			Benefit			Tax			Before Tax			Benefit			Tax
	Amount			(Expense)			Amount			Amount			(Expense)			Amount
	(In thousands)
Unrealized holding gain arising
during period on:
Available-for-sale investments	$	639		$	(179	)	$	460		$	(319	)	$	87		$	(232	)
Less reclassification adjustments for:
Net unrealized gains on securities
reclassified available for sale		—			—			—			104			(32	)		72
Net gains realized on securities
available for sale (a) (b)		(32	)		9			(23	)		(107	)		33			(74	)
Other comprehensive income, net	$	607		$	(170	)	$	437		$	(322	)	$	88		$	(234	)

(a) Realized gains on securities transactions included in gains on sales of investment securities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation.

(b) Tax effect included in income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation.    

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FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following tables provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

	Fair Value at March 31, 2019
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,962	$	—	$	1,962	$	—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,933		—		19,933		—
Debt securities		2,452		—		2,452		—
Total securities available for sale	$	24,347	$	—	$	24,347	$	—

	Fair Value at September 30, 2018
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,495	$	—	$	1,495	$	—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		18,613		—		18,613		—
Debt securities		2,361		—		2,361		—
Total securities available for sale	$	22,469	$	—	$	22,469	$	—

Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

The following tables provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018.

	Fair Value at March 31, 2019
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	365	$	—	$	—	$	365
Other real estate owned		7,558		—		—		7,558
Total	$	7,923	$	—	$	—	$	7,923

	Fair Value at September 30, 2018
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans	$	464	$	—	$	—	$	464
Other real estate owned		8,586		—		—		8,586
Total	$	9,050	$	—	$	—	$	9,050

Schedule of quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring bassis for which Level 3 inputs were used to determine fair value

The following tables present additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value	Valuation
March 31, 2019	Estimate	Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$        365	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Appraisal adjustments (2)	-1.4% to -1.4% (-1.4%)
Other real estate owned	$     7,558	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Liquidation expenses (2)	-7.8% to -48.5% (-18.4%)

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
	Fair Value	Valuation
September 30, 2018	Estimate	Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$        464	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Appraisal adjustments (2)	-10.2% to -32.0% (-21.3%)
Other real estate owned	$     8,586	Appraisal of collateral (1)	Liquidation expenses (2)	-5.6% to -48.5% (-15.4%)

(1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals for the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.

(2) Appraisals may be adjusted downward by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

Schedule of the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of financial instruments carried at cost or amortized cost

For financial liabilities such as interest-bearing demand, NOW, and money market savings deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products being payable on demand and having no stated maturity.

	Carrying		Fair		Fair Value Measurement Placement
	Value		Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2019
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	$	33,920	$	33,236	$	—	$	33,236	$	—
Loans		515,380		518,458		—		—		518,458
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates		120,922		121,519		—		121,519		—
Borrowings		32,559		32,520		—		32,520		—
September 30, 2018
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	$	33,645	$	32,151		—	$	32,151	$	—
Loans		508,430		505,479		—		—		505,479
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates		130,343		130,813		—		130,813		—
Borrowings		35,524		34,863		—		34,863		—

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Summary of the amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

	March 31, 2019
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	1,937	$	25	$	—		$	1,962
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		20,059		49		(175	)		19,933
Debt securities		2,500		—		(48	)		2,452
Total securities available for sale	$	24,496	$	74	$	(223	)	$	24,347

	September 30, 2018
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage backed securities - residential	$	1,463	$	40	$	(8	)	$	1,495
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential		19,262		13		(662	)		18,613
Debt securities		2,500		—		(139	)		2,361
Total securities available for sale	$	23,225	$	53	$	(809	)	$	22,469

Summary of maturities of the debt securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale

The maturities of the debt securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale at March 31, 2019 are summarized in the following table:

	March 31, 2019
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
	(In thousands)
Due within 1 year	$	—	$	—
Due after 1 but within 5 years		2,500		2,452
Due after 5 but within 10 years		—		—
Due after 10 years		—		—
Total debt securities		2,500		2,452
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential		21,996		21,895
Commercial		—		—
Total	$	24,496	$	24,347

Summary of the amortized cost and fair values of securities held to maturity

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities held to maturity at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

	March 31, 2019
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	478	$	—	$	(84	)	$	394
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		873		—		(9	)		864
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed-securities - residential		26,730		44		(258	)		26,516
Debt securities		2,466		1		(33	)		2,434
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential		373		2		—			375
Corporate securities		3,000		—		(347	)		2,653
Total securities held to maturity	$	33,920	$	47	$	(731	)	$	33,236

	September 30, 2018
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(In thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential	$	568	$	—	$	(93	)	$	475
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		904		—		(9	)		895
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage backed securities - residential		26,316		4		(867	)		25,453
Debt securities		2,464		—		(142	)		2,322
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential		393		1		—			394
Corporate securities		3,000		—		(388	)		2,612
Total securities held to maturity	$	33,645	$	5	$	(1,499	)	$	32,151

Summary of maturities of the debt securities and mortgage-backed securities securities held to maturity

The maturities of the debt securities and the mortgage backed securities held to maturity at March 31, 2019 are summarized in the following table:

	March 31, 2019
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
	(In  thousands)
Due within 1 year	$	—	$	—
Due after 1 but within 5 years		1,499		1,500
Due after 5 but within 10 years		3,967		3,587
Due after 10 years		—		—
Total debt securities		5,466		5,087
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential		27,581		27,285
Commercial		873		864
Total	$	33,920	$	33,236

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IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of gross unrealized losses and fair value for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which the loss has been outstanding

The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018 for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which the loss has been outstanding:

			March 31, 2019
			Less Than 12 Months					12 Months Or Greater					Total
	Number of		Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Securities		Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
			(Dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		2	$	—	$	—		$	394	$	(84	)	$	394	$	(84	)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		1		—		—			864		(9	)		864		(9	)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		29		1,615		(6	)		34,663		(427	)		36,278		(433	)
Debt securities		3		—		—			3,386		(81	)		3,386		(81	)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential		1		—		—			91		—			91		—
Corporate securities		1		—		—			2,653		(347	)		2,653		(347	)
Total		37	$	1,615	$	(6	)	$	42,051	$	(948	)	$	43,666	$	(954	)

			September 30, 2018
			Less Than 12 Months					12 Months Or Greater					Total
	Number of		Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Securities		Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
			(Dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		3	$	532	$	(8	)	$	475	$	(93	)	$	1,007	$	(101	)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial		1		—		—			895		(9	)		895		(9	)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
Mortgage-backed securities - residential		34		11,336		(312	)		30,605		(1,217	)		41,941		(1,529	)
Debt securities		4		—		—			4,683		(281	)		4,683		(281	)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential		1		—		—			104		—			104		—
Corporate securities		1		—		—			2,612		(388	)		2,612		(388	)
Total		44	$	11,868	$	(320	)	$	39,374	$	(1,988	)	$	51,242	$	(2,308	)

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of loans receivable, net

Loans receivable, net were comprised of the following:

	March 31,			September 30,
	2019			2018
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	189,066		$	185,287
Commercial real estate		223,432			219,347
Construction		33,493			30,412
Home equity lines of credit		19,482			17,982
Commercial business		49,225			53,320
Other		5,178			6,150
Total loans receivable		519,876			512,498
Net deferred loan costs		104			132
Allowance for loan losses		(4,600	)		(4,200	)
Total loans receivable, net	$	515,380		$	508,430

Schedule of impaired loans

The following tables present impaired loans by class, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and charged-off and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary at six months ended March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:

					Impaired
					Loans with
	Impaired Loans with				No Specific
	Specific Allowance				Allowance		Total Impaired Loans
									Unpaid
	Recorded		Related		Recorded		Recorded		Principal
March 31, 2019	Investment		Allowance		Investment		Investment		Balance
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	—	$	—	$	1,349	$	1,349	$	1,349
Commercial real estate		—		—		3,911		3,911		3,911
Construction		—		—		2,900		2,900		2,900
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		39		39		39
Commercial business		—		—		583		583		583
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	8,782	$	8,782	$	8,782

					Impaired
					Loans with
	Impaired Loans with				No Specific
	Specific Allowance				Allowance		Total Impaired Loans
									Unpaid
	Recorded		Related		Recorded		Recorded		Principal
September 30, 2018	Investment		Allowance		Investment		Investment		Balance
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	—	$	—	$	1,132	$	1,132	$	1,132
Commercial real estate		—		—		3,961		3,961		3,961
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		58		58		58
Commercial business		—		—		710		710		801
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	5,861	$	5,861	$	5,952

Schedule of average recorded investment in impaired loans

The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired loans for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

	Three Months		Six Months
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	1,240	$	1,204
Commercial real estate		3,923		3,936
Construction		2,900		1,933
Home equity lines of credit		49		52
Commercial business		646		667
Average investment in impaired loans	$	8,758	$	7,792

	Three Months		Six Months
	March 31, 2018		March 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
One-to four-family residential	$	2,531	$	2,728
Commercial real estate		3,658		3,801
Commercial business		363		323
Average investment in impaired loans	$	6,552	$	6,852

Schedule of loan portfolio summarized by Bank's internal risk rating system

The following tables present the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful within the Bank’s internal risk rating system at the dates presented:

			Special
	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In  thousands)
March 31, 2019
One-to four-family residential	$	188,663	$	—	$	403	$	—	$	189,066
Commercial real estate		221,946		840		646		—		223,432
Construction		30,593		—		2,900		—		33,493
Home equity lines of credit		19,443		—		39		—		19,482
Commercial business		48,873		—		352		—		49,225
Other		5,178		—		—		—		5,178
Total	$	514,696	$	840	$	4,340	$	—	$	519,876

			Special
	Pass		Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In  thousands)
September 30, 2018
One-to four-family residential	$	185,118	$	—	$	169	$	—	$	185,287
Commercial real estate		217,935		753		659		—		219,347
Construction		30,412		—		—		—		30,412
Home equity lines of credit		17,924		—		58		—		17,982
Commercial business		52,845		—		475		—		53,320
Other		6,150		—		—		—		6,150
Total	$	510,384	$	753	$	1,361	$	—	$	512,498

Schedule of aging analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans

The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrual loans at the dates presented:

			30-59		60-89
			Days		Days		90 Days +		Total		Non-		Total
	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Accrual		Loans
	(In  thousands)
March 31, 2019
One-to four-family residential	$	188,055	$	973	$	—	$	38	$	1,011	$	38	$	189,066
Commercial real estate		220,955		2,027		—		450		2,477		450		223,432
Construction		30,593		—		—		2,900		2,900		2,900		33,493
Home equity lines of credit		19,443		—		—		39		39		39		19,482
Commercial business		48,589		284		—		352		636		352		49,225
Other		5,178		—		—		—		—		—		5,178
Total	$	512,813	$	3,284	$	—	$	3,779	$	7,063	$	3,779	$	519,876

			30-59		60-89
			Days		Days		90 Days +		Total		Non-		Total
	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Accrual		Loans
	(In  thousands)
September 30, 2018
One-to four-family residential	$	185,132	$	17	$	—	$	138	$	155	$	138	$	185,287
Commercial real estate		218,892		—		—		455		455		455		219,347
Construction		30,412		—		—		—		—		—		30,412
Home equity lines of credit		17,892		—		—		90		90		90		17,982
Commercial business		52,845		252		—		223		475		223		53,320
Other		6,150		—		—		—		—		—		6,150
Total	$	511,323	$	269	$	—	$	906	$	1,175	$	906	$	512,498

Schedule of activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the six months ended March 31, 2019:

	One-to-Four							Home Equity
	Family			Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential			Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business			Other			Unallocated			Total
	(In  thousands)
Balance- September 30, 2018	$	687		$	1,540	$	493	$	109	$	1,151		$	25		$	195		$	4,200
Charge-offs		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Recoveries		—			—		—		1		—			—			—			1
Provision		11			50		181		11		31			(21	)		(62	)		201
Balance- December 31, 2018	$	698		$	1,590	$	674	$	121	$	1,182		$	4		$	133		$	4,402
Charge-offs		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Recoveries		92			—		—		—		—			—			—			92
Provision		(80	)		95		142		17		(78	)		(1	)		11			106
Balance- March 31, 2019	$	710		$	1,685	$	816	$	138	$	1,104		$	3		$	144		$	4,600

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the six months ended March 31, 2018:

	One-to-Four									Home Equity
	Family			Commercial						Lines of			Commercial
	Residential			Real Estate			Construction			Credit			Business			Other			Unallocated			Total
	(In  thousands)
Balance-September 30, 2017	$	587		$	1,277		$	490		$	57		$	956		$	6		$	102		$	3,475
Charge-offs		(127	)		—			—			—			(170	)		—			—			(297	)
Recoveries		82			23			3			—			1			—			—			109
Provision		21			(1	)		(109	)		74			265			(2	)		2			250
Balance-December 31, 2017	$	563		$	1,299		$	384		$	131		$	1,052		$	4		$	104		$	3,537
Charge-offs		(25	)		—			—			—			—			—			—			(25	)
Recoveries		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Provision		(5	)		119			58			(19	)		106			—			(2	)		257
Balance- March 31, 2018	$	533		$	1,418		$	442		$	112		$	1,158		$	4		$	102		$	3,769

The following tables summarize the ALL by loan category, segregated into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018:  

	One-to-Four						Home Equity
	Family		Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential		Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business		Other		Unallocated		Total
	(In  thousands)
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - March 31, 2019	$	710	$	1,685	$	816	$	138	$	1,104	$	3	$	144	$	4,600
Individually evaluated
for impairment		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		710		1,685		816		138		1,104		3		144		4,600
Loans receivable:
Balance - March 31, 2019	$	189,066	$	223,432	$	33,493	$	19,482	$	49,225	$	5,178	$	—	$	519,876
Individually evaluated
for impairment		1,349		3,911		2,900		39		583		—		—		8,782
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		187,717		219,521		30,593		19,443		48,642		5,178		—		511,094

	One-to- Four						Home Equity
	Family		Commercial				Lines of		Commercial
	Residential		Real Estate		Construction		Credit		Business		Other		Unallocated		Total
	(In  thousands)
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - September 30, 2018	$	687	$	1,540	$	493	$	109	$	1,151	$	25	$	195	$	4,200
Individually evaluated
for impairment		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		687		1,540		493		109		1,151		25		195		4,200
Loans receivable:
Balance - September 30, 2018	$	185,287	$	219,347	$	30,412	$	17,982	$	53,320	$	6,150	$	—	$	512,498
Individually evaluated
for impairment		1,132		3,961		—		58		710		—		—		5,861
Collectively evaluated
for impairment		184,155		215,386		30,412		17,924		52,610		6,150		—		506,637

Schedule of troubled debt restructurings

The following tables summarize the TDRs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Number of		Investment Before		Investment After
	Loans		TDR Modification		TDR Modification
	(Dollars in thousands)
One-to four-family residential		1	$	260	$	365
Total		1	$	260	$	365

	Six Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Number of		Investment Before		Investment After
	Loans		TDR Modification		TDR Modification
	(Dollars in thousands)
One-to four-family residential		1	$	260	$	365
Total		1	$	260	$	365

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DEPOSITS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Deposits [Abstract]

Schedule of deposits by type of account

A summary of deposits by type of account are summarized as follows:

	March 31,		September 30,
	2019		2018
	(In thousands)
Demand accounts	$	123,818	$	104,745
Savings accounts		74,585		81,373
NOW accounts		47,151		46,336
Money market accounts		205,318		167,340
Certificates of deposit		103,612		112,014
Retirement certificates		17,310		18,329
Total deposits	$	571,794	$	530,137

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of reconciliation of income tax between the amounts calculated based upon pre-tax income at the Company's federal statutory rate and the amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of operations

A reconciliation of income tax between the amounts calculated based upon pre-tax income at the Company’s federal statutory rate and the amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

	For the Three Months					For the Six Months
	Ended March 31,					Ended March 31,
	2019			2018		2019			2018
	(In thousands)
Income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate
of 21% and 24% for the three and six months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively	$	203		$	138	$	382		$	352
State tax expense		125			40		236			101
Reduction of deferred tax asset from change in federal tax rate		—			—		—			306
Other		(4	)		4		(14	)		(13	)
Income tax expense	$	324		$	182	$	604		$	746

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK [Abstract]

Schedule of fair value, off-balance sheet financial instruments

These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit are summarized in the below table. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

	March 31,		September 30,
	2019		2018
	(In thousands)
Financial instruments whose contract amounts
represent credit risk
Letters of credit	$	1,914	$	1,939
Unused lines of credit		63,749		54,127
Fixed rate loan commitments		3,100		4,397
Variable rate loan commitments		13,099		12,523
Total	$	81,862	$	72,986

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Reclassified mortgage-backed seurities		$ 12,619
Reclassified adjustment from AOCI to retained earnings	$ 188

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Schedule of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income applicable to common shares	$ 767	$ 396	$ 1,452	$ 725
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	5,821	5,821	5,821	5,821
Stock options and restricted stock
Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents - diluted	5,821	5,821	5,821	5,821
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.13	$ 0.07	$ 0.25	$ 0.12
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.13	$ 0.07	$ 0.25	$ 0.12

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended		137 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Treasury stock, shares	102,996		102,996	102,996
Cost of shares repurchased by ESOP trust	$ 2,300,000
Average cost of shares repurchased (per share)	$ 10.58
Description of loan with respect to employee stock ownership plan	The ESOP trust purchased 217,863 shares of common stock in the open market using proceeds of a loan from the Company. The total cost of shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $2.3 million, reflecting an average cost per share of $10.58. The Bank makes cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company. The loan bears a variable interest rate that adjusts annually every January 1st to the then published Prime Rate (5.50% at January 1, 2019) with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over thirty years. The loan is secured by shares of the Company’s stock.
Interest rate of loan with respect to employee stock ownership plan	5.50%		5.50%
Shares allocated	178,216		178,216
Suspense shares	39,647		39,647
Fair value of unallocated shares	$ 446,425		$ 446,425
ESOP compensation expense	$ 75,000	$ 79,000
Total ESOP shares	217,863		217,863
Second Repurchase Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum stock repurchase authorization (as a percent)			5.00%
Stock authorized to be repurchased (in shares)	129,924		129,924
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)			81,000
Remaining shares available to be repurchased	48,924		48,924
Common stock average cost (in dollars per share)			$ 8.33

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Schedule of Components of Other Comprehensive Income and Related Income Tax Effects) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Available-for-sale investments before tax		$ 297		$ (352)		$ 639	$ (319)
Tax benefit (expense)		(84)		88		(179)	87
Available-for-sale investments after tax		213		(264)		460	(232)
Reclassification adjustment for net unrealized gains on securities reclassified available for sale							104
Tax benefit (expense)							(32)
Reclassification adjustment for net unrealized gains on securities reclassified available for sale net of tax							72
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized on available-for-sale investments before tax	[1],[2]	(32)				(32)	(107)
Tax (benefit) expense	[1],[2]	9				9	33
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized on available-for-sale investments after tax	[1],[2]	(23)				(23)	(74)
Other comprehensive income, net before tax		265		(352)		607	(322)
Tax benefit (expense), Total		(75)		88		(170)	88
Other comprehensive income, net		$ 190	$ 246	$ (264)	$ 19	$ 437	$ (234)

[1] Realized gains on securities transactions included in gains on sales of investment securities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation.

[2] Tax effect included in income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operation.

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FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Mortgage Servicing Rights	$ 37,000	$ 45,000

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FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	$ 24,347	$ 22,469
Obligations of U.S. government enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	1,962	1,495
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	19,933	18,613
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Debt securities [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	2,452	2,361
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	24,347	22,469
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	1,962	1,495
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	19,933	18,613
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Debt securities [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	2,452	2,361
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Debt securities [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	24,347	22,469
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	1,962	1,495
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	19,933	18,613
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Debt securities [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale	2,452	2,361
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Debt securities [Member]
Fair value measured on recurring basis:
Securities available for sale

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FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired loans	$ 365	$ 464
Other real estate owned	7,558	8,586
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	7,923	9,050
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired loans
Other real estate owned
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired loans
Other real estate owned
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired loans	365	464
Other real estate owned	7,558	8,586
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$ 7,923	$ 9,050

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FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (Schedule of Additional Quantitative Information About Assets Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value estimate		$ 7,923	$ 9,050
Impaired Loans [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Valuation techniques and Unobservable Input	[1],[2]	Appraisal of collateral; Appraisal adjustments	Appraisal of collateral; Appraisal adjustments
Impaired Loans [Member] | Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value estimate		$ 365	$ 464
Impaired Loans [Member] | Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value input- appraisal of collateral		(1.40%)	(10.20%)
Impaired Loans [Member] | Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value input- appraisal of collateral		(1.40%)	(32.00%)
Impaired Loans [Member] | Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value input- appraisal of collateral		(1.40%)	(21.30%)
Other Real Estate Owned [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Valuation techniques and Unobservable Input	[1],[2]	Appraisal of collateral; Liquidation expenses	Appraisal of collateral; Liquidation expenses
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value estimate		$ 7,558	$ 8,586
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value input- appraisal of collateral		(7.80%)	(5.60%)
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value input- appraisal of collateral		(48.50%)	(48.50%)
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value input- appraisal of collateral		(18.40%)	(15.40%)

[1] Appraisals may be adjusted downward by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

[2] Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals for the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.

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FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (Schedule of the Carrying Amount, Fair Value, and Placement in the Fair Value Hierarchy of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	$ 33,920	$ 33,645
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity
Loans
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates
Borrowings
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	33,236	32,151
Loans
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates	121,519	130,813
Borrowings	32,520	34,863
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity
Loans	518,458	505,479
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates
Borrowings
Carrying Value [Member]
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	33,920	33,645
Loans	515,380	508,430
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates	120,922	130,343
Borrowings	32,559	35,524
Fair Value [Member]
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held to maturity	33,236	32,151
Loans	518,458	505,479
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates	121,519	130,813
Borrowings	$ 32,520	$ 34,863

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Summary of Amortized Cost and Fair Values of Securities Available For Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 24,496	$ 23,225
Gross Unrealized Gains	74	53
Gross Unrealized Losses	(223)	(809)
Fair Value	24,347	22,469
Obligations of U.S. government enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,937	1,463
Gross Unrealized Gains	25	40
Gross Unrealized Losses		(8)
Fair Value	1,962	1,495
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	20,059	19,262
Gross Unrealized Gains	49	13
Gross Unrealized Losses	(175)	(662)
Fair Value	19,933	18,613
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Debt securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,500	2,500
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses	(48)	(139)
Fair Value	$ 2,452	$ 2,361

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Summary of Maturities of Debt Securities and Mortgage-backed Securities Available For Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost
Due within 1 year
Due after 1 but within 5 years	2,500
Due after 5 but within 10 years
Due after 10 years
Total debt securities	2,500
Mortgage Backed Securities, Residential	21,996
Mortgage Backed Securities, Commercial
Amortized Cost	24,496	$ 23,225
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value
Due within 1 year
Due after 1 but within 5 years	2,452
Due after 5 but within 10 years
Due after 10 years
Total debt securities	2,452
Mortgage Backed Securities, Residential	21,895
Mortgage Backed Securities, Commercial
Fair Value	$ 24,347	$ 22,469

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Summary of Maturities of Debt Securities and Mortgage-backed Securities Held to Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	$ 33,920	$ 33,645
Gross Unrealized Gains	47	5
Gross Unrealized Losses	(731)	(1,499)
Fair Value	33,236	32,151
Obligations of U.S. government agencies Mortgage backed securities - residential [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	478	568
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses	(84)	(93)
Fair Value	394	475
Obligations of U.S. government agencies Mortgage backed securities -commercial [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	873	904
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses	(9)	(9)
Fair Value	864	895
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	26,730	26,316
Gross Unrealized Gains	44	4
Gross Unrealized Losses	(258)	(867)
Fair Value	26,516	25,453
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Debt securities [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	2,466	2,464
Gross Unrealized Gains	1
Gross Unrealized Losses	(33)	(142)
Fair Value	2,434	2,322
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	373	393
Gross Unrealized Gains	2	1
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value	375	394
Corporate securities [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	3,000	3,000
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses	(347)	(388)
Fair Value	$ 2,653	$ 2,612

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Summary of Amortized Cost and Fair Values of Securities Held to Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Held to Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost
Due within 1 year
Due after 1 but within 5 years	1,499
Due after 5 but within 10 years	3,967
Due after 10 years
Total debt securities	5,466
Mortgage Backed Securities, Residential	27,581
Mortgage Backed Securities, Commercial	873
Amortized cost	33,920	$ 33,645
Held to Maturity Securities, Fair Value
Due within 1 year
Due after 1 but within 5 years	1,500
Due after 5 but within 10 years	3,587
Due after 10 years
Total debt securities	5,087
Mortgage Backed Securities, Residential	27,285
Mortgage Backed Securities, Commercial	864
Fair value	$ 33,236	$ 32,151

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IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Schedule of Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value for Both Available For Sale and Held To Maturity Securities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) N	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) N
Investment [Line Items]
Number of Securities | N	37	44
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 1,615	$ 11,868
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	(6)	(320)
12 Months Or Greater, Fair Value	42,051	39,374
12 Months Or Greater, Unrealized Losses	(948)	(1,988)
Total, Fair Value	43,666	51,242
Total, Unrealized Losses	$ (954)	$ (2,308)
Obligations of U.S. government agencies Mortgage backed securities - residential [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Number of Securities | N	2	3
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value		$ 532
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses		(8)
12 Months Or Greater, Fair Value	394	475
12 Months Or Greater, Unrealized Losses	(84)	(93)
Total, Fair Value	394	1,007
Total, Unrealized Losses	$ (84)	$ (101)
Obligations of U.S. government agencies Mortgage backed securities -commercial [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Number of Securities | N	1	1
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses
12 Months Or Greater, Fair Value	864	895
12 Months Or Greater, Unrealized Losses	(9)	(9)
Total, Fair Value	864	895
Total, Unrealized Losses	$ (9)	$ (9)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Number of Securities | N	29	34
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 1,615	$ 11,336
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	(6)	(312)
12 Months Or Greater, Fair Value	34,663	30,605
12 Months Or Greater, Unrealized Losses	(427)	(1,217)
Total, Fair Value	36,278	41,941
Total, Unrealized Losses	$ (433)	$ (1,529)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises Debt securities [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Number of Securities | N	3	4
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses
12 Months Or Greater, Fair Value	3,386	4,683
12 Months Or Greater, Unrealized Losses	(81)	(281)
Total, Fair Value	3,386	4,683
Total, Unrealized Losses	$ (81)	$ (281)
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Number of Securities | N	1	1
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses
12 Months Or Greater, Fair Value	91	104
12 Months Or Greater, Unrealized Losses
Total, Fair Value	91	104
Total, Unrealized Losses
Corporate securities [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Number of Securities | N	1	1
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses
12 Months Or Greater, Fair Value	2,653	2,612
12 Months Or Greater, Unrealized Losses	(347)	(388)
Total, Fair Value	2,653	2,612
Total, Unrealized Losses	$ (347)	$ (388)

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment	$ 7,800	$ 6,900
Interest income	$ 109	$ 157

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Schedule of Loans Receivable, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total loans receivable	$ 519,876	$ 512,498
Net deferred loan costs	104	132
Allowance for loan losses	(4,600)	(4,200)
Total loans receivable, net	515,380	508,430
One-to four-family residential [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total loans receivable	189,066	185,287
Allowance for loan losses	(710)	(687)
Commercial real estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total loans receivable	223,432	219,347
Allowance for loan losses	(1,685)	(1,540)
Construction [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total loans receivable	33,493	30,412
Allowance for loan losses	(816)	(493)
Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total loans receivable	19,482	17,982
Allowance for loan losses	(138)	(109)
Commercial business [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total loans receivable	49,225	53,320
Allowance for loan losses	(1,104)	(1,151)
Other [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total loans receivable	5,178	6,150
Allowance for loan losses	$ (3)	$ (25)

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Schedule of Impaired Loans by Class) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Related Allowance Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with No Specific Allowance	8,782	5,861
Total Impaired Loans Recorded Investment	8,782	5,861
Total Impaired Loans Unpaid Principal Balance	8,782	5,952
One-to four-family residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Related Allowance Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with No Specific Allowance	1,349	1,132
Total Impaired Loans Recorded Investment	1,349	1,132
Total Impaired Loans Unpaid Principal Balance	1,349	1,132
Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Related Allowance Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with No Specific Allowance	3,911	3,961
Total Impaired Loans Recorded Investment	3,911	3,961
Total Impaired Loans Unpaid Principal Balance	3,911	3,961
Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Related Allowance Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with No Specific Allowance	2,900
Total Impaired Loans Recorded Investment	2,900
Total Impaired Loans Unpaid Principal Balance	2,900
Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Related Allowance Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with No Specific Allowance	39	58
Total Impaired Loans Recorded Investment	39	58
Total Impaired Loans Unpaid Principal Balance	39	58
Commercial business [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Related Allowance Impaired Loans with Specific Allowance
Recorded Investment Impaired Loans with No Specific Allowance	583	710
Total Impaired Loans Recorded Investment	583	710
Total Impaired Loans Unpaid Principal Balance	$ 583	$ 801

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Schedule of Average Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average investment in impaired loans			$ 7,800	$ 6,900
One-to four-family residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average investment in impaired loans	$ 1,240	$ 2,531	1,204	2,728
Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average investment in impaired loans	3,923	3,658	3,936	3,801
Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average investment in impaired loans	2,900		1,933
Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average investment in impaired loans	49		52
Commercial business [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average investment in impaired loans	646	363	667	323
Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Average investment in impaired loans	$ 8,758	$ 6,552	$ 7,792	$ 6,852

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Schedule of Classes of the Loan Portfolio Summarized by Bank's Internal Risk Rating System) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	$ 519,876	$ 512,498
Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	514,696	510,384
Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	840	753
Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	4,340	1,361
Doubtful [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
One-to four-family residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	189,066	185,287
One-to four-family residential [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	188,663	185,118
One-to four-family residential [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
One-to four-family residential [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	403	169
One-to four-family residential [Member] | Doubtful [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	223,432	219,347
Commercial real estate [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	221,946	217,935
Commercial real estate [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	840	753
Commercial real estate [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	646	659
Commercial real estate [Member] | Doubtful [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	33,493	30,412
Construction [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	30,593	30,412
Construction [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Construction [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	2,900
Construction [Member] | Doubtful [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	19,482	17,982
Home equity lines of credit [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	19,443	17,924
Home equity lines of credit [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Home equity lines of credit [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	39	58
Home equity lines of credit [Member] | Doubtful [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Commercial business [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	49,225	53,320
Commercial business [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	48,873	52,845
Commercial business [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Commercial business [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	352	475
Commercial business [Member] | Doubtful [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	5,178	6,150
Other [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	5,178	6,150
Other [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Other [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Other [Member] | Doubtful [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Schedule of Classes of the Loan Portfolio Summarized by Aging Categories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	$ 512,813	$ 511,323
Total Past Due	7,063	1,175
Non - Accrual	3,779	906
Total loans receivable	519,876	512,498
One-to four-family residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	188,055	185,132
Total Past Due	1,011	155
Non - Accrual	38	138
Total loans receivable	189,066	185,287
Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	220,955	218,892
Total Past Due	2,477	455
Non - Accrual	450	455
Total loans receivable	223,432	219,347
Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	30,593	30,412
Total Past Due	2,900
Non - Accrual	2,900
Total loans receivable	33,493	30,412
Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	19,443	17,892
Total Past Due	39	90
Non - Accrual	39	90
Total loans receivable	19,482	17,982
Commercial business [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	48,589	52,845
Total Past Due	636	475
Non - Accrual	352	223
Total loans receivable	49,225	53,320
Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Current	5,178	6,150
Total Past Due
Non - Accrual
Total loans receivable	5,178	6,150
30-59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	3,284	269
30-59 Days Past Due [Member] | One-to four-family residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	973	17
30-59 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	2,027
30-59 Days Past Due [Member] | Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
30-59 Days Past Due [Member] | Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
30-59 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial business [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	284	252
30-59 Days Past Due [Member] | Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due [Member] | One-to four-family residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due [Member] | Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due [Member] | Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial business [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due [Member] | Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due
90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	3,779	906
90 Days Past Due [Member] | One-to four-family residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	38	138
90 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial real estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	450	455
90 Days Past Due [Member] | Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	2,900
90 Days Past Due [Member] | Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	39	90
90 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial business [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due	352	223
90 Days Past Due [Member] | Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Total Past Due

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Schedule of Activity in the Allowance for Loan Losses by Loan Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan category:
Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,402	$ 4,200	$ 3,537	$ 3,475	$ 4,200	$ 3,475
Charge-offs			(25)	(297)
Recoveries	92	1		109
Provision	106	201	257	250	307	506
Balance at the end of period	4,600	4,402	3,769	3,537	4,600	3,769
One-to four-family residential [Member]
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan category:
Balance at beginning of period	698	687	563	587	687	587
Charge-offs			(25)	(127)
Recoveries	92			82
Provision	(80)	11	(5)	21
Balance at the end of period	710	698	533	563	710	533
Commercial real estate [Member]
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan category:
Balance at beginning of period	1,590	1,540	1,299	1,277	1,540	1,277
Charge-offs
Recoveries				23
Provision	95	50	119	(1)
Balance at the end of period	1,685	1,590	1,418	1,299	1,685	1,418
Construction [Member]
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan category:
Balance at beginning of period	674	493	384	490	493	490
Charge-offs
Recoveries				3
Provision	142	181	58	(109)
Balance at the end of period	816	674	442	384	816	442
Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan category:
Balance at beginning of period	121	109	131	57	109	57
Charge-offs
Recoveries		1
Provision	17	11	(19)	74
Balance at the end of period	138	121	112	131	138	112
Commercial business [Member]
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan category:
Balance at beginning of period	1,182	1,151	1,052	956	1,151	956
Charge-offs				(170)
Recoveries				1
Provision	(78)	31	106	265
Balance at the end of period	1,104	1,182	1,158	1,052	1,104	1,158
Other [Member]
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan category:
Balance at beginning of period	4	25	4	6	25	6
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision	(1)	(21)		(2)
Balance at the end of period	3	4	4	4	3	4
Unallocated [Member]
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan category:
Balance at beginning of period	133	195	104	102	195	102
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision	11	(62)	(2)	2
Balance at the end of period	$ 144	$ 133	$ 102	$ 104	$ 144	$ 102

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Schedule of ALL by Loan Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - Allowance for loans losses	$ 4,600	$ 4,200
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	4,600	4,200
Balance - Loans receivable	519,876	512,498
Loan balance individually evaluated for impairment	8,782	5,861
Loan balance collectively evaluated for impairment	511,094	506,637
One-to four-family residential [Member]
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - Allowance for loans losses	710	687
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	710	687
Balance - Loans receivable	189,066	185,287
Loan balance individually evaluated for impairment	1,349	1,132
Loan balance collectively evaluated for impairment	187,717	184,155
Commercial real estate [Member]
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - Allowance for loans losses	1,685	1,540
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	1,685	1,540
Balance - Loans receivable	223,432	219,347
Loan balance individually evaluated for impairment	3,911	3,961
Loan balance collectively evaluated for impairment	219,521	215,386
Construction [Member]
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - Allowance for loans losses	816	493
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	816	493
Balance - Loans receivable	33,493	30,412
Loan balance individually evaluated for impairment	2,900
Loan balance collectively evaluated for impairment	30,593	30,412
Home equity lines of credit [Member]
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - Allowance for loans losses	138	109
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	138	109
Balance - Loans receivable	19,482	17,982
Loan balance individually evaluated for impairment	39	58
Loan balance collectively evaluated for impairment	19,443	17,924
Commercial business [Member]
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - Allowance for loans losses	1,104	1,151
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	1,104	1,151
Balance - Loans receivable	49,225	53,320
Loan balance individually evaluated for impairment	583	710
Loan balance collectively evaluated for impairment	48,642	52,610
Other [Member]
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - Allowance for loans losses	3	25
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3	25
Balance - Loans receivable	5,178	6,150
Loan balance individually evaluated for impairment
Loan balance collectively evaluated for impairment	5,178	6,150
Unallocated [Member]
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Balance - Allowance for loans losses	144	195
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	144	195
Balance - Loans receivable
Loan balance individually evaluated for impairment
Loan balance collectively evaluated for impairment

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LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (Schedule of Troubled Debt Restructuring) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) N	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) N
Financing Receivable, Troubled Debt Restructuring [Line Items]
Number of Loans | N	1	1
Investment Before TDR Modification	$ 260	$ 260
Investment After TDR Modification	$ 365	$ 365
One-to four-family residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Troubled Debt Restructuring [Line Items]
Number of Loans | N	1	1
Investment Before TDR Modification	$ 260	$ 260
Investment After TDR Modification	$ 365	$ 365

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DEPOSITS (Schedule of Deposits by Type of Account) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Deposits [Abstract]
Demand accounts	$ 123,818	$ 104,745
Savings accounts	74,585	81,373
NOW accounts	47,151	46,336
Money market accounts	205,318	167,340
Certificates of deposit	103,612	112,014
Retirement certificates	17,310	18,329
Total deposits	$ 571,794	$ 530,137

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INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Change in federal corporate tax rate		24.00%
Change in income tax expense		$ 306
Minimum [Member]
Change in federal corporate tax rate	21.00%

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INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Reconciliation of Income Tax) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal tax rate (as a percent)	21.00%	24.00%	21.00%	24.00%
Income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate of 21% and 24% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively	$ 203	$ 138	$ 382	$ 352
State tax expense	125	40	236	101
Reduction of deferred tax asset from tax legislation				306
Other	(4)	4	(14)	(13)
Income tax expense	$ 324	$ 182	$ 604	$ 746

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK (Schedule of Financial Instruments Whose Contract Amounts Representing Credit Risk) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments - contract amounts	$ 81,862	$ 72,986
Letters of credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments - contract amounts	1,914	1,939
Unused lines of credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments - contract amounts	63,749	54,127
Fixed rate loan commitments [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments - contract amounts	3,100	4,397
Variable rate loan commitments [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Financial instruments - contract amounts	$ 13,099	$ 12,523