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Note 5 - Loans
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements  
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE 5. LOANS
 
Outstanding loan balances consist of the following at June 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015.
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
June 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
Loan Portfolio
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
Commercial
  $ 150,410     $ 132,805  
Commercial real estate:
               
Real estate - construction and land development
    39,009       28,319  
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    253,873       243,374  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    154,480       156,299  
Residential real estate:
               
Real estate - residential - Individual Tax Identification Number (“ITIN”)
    47,188       49,106  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    10,862       11,390  
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    43,971       45,473  
Consumer and other
    54,347       49,873  
Gross loans
    754,140       716,639  
Deferred fees and costs
    1,028       870  
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs
    755,168       717,509  
Allowance for loan and lease losses
    (11,864 )     (11,180 )
Net loans
  $ 743,304     $ 706,329  
 
 
 
Gross loan balances in the table above include net purchase discounts of $2.8 million and $2.3 million as of June 30, 2016
, and December 31, 2015, respectively.
 
Loans are reported as past due when any portion of the principal and interest are not received by the due date. The days past due will continue to increase for each day until full principal and interest are received (i.e. if payment is not received within 30 days of the due date, the loan will be considered 30 days past due; if payment is not received within 60 days of the due date, the loan will be considered 60 days past due, etc.). Loans that become 90 days past due will be placed in nonaccrual status unless well secured and in the process of collection.
 
Age analysis of gross loan balances for past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of June 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, was as follows.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greater
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded
 
 
 
 
30-59
 
 
 
60-89
   
Than 90
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment >
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Days Past
   
Days Past
   
Days Past
   
Total Past
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90 Days and
 
Past Due Loans at
June 30, 2016
 
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Current
   
Total
   
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $ 75     $     $ 355     $ 430     $ 149,980     $ 150,410     $  
Commercial real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - construction and land development
                            39,009       39,009        
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
                1,197       1,197       252,676       253,873        
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
                113       113       154,367       154,480        
Residential real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    411             1,010       1,421       45,767       47,188        
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    163       414       665       1,242       9,620       10,862        
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    335       37       43       415       43,556       43,971        
Consumer and other
    145       51       10       206       54,141       54,347       10  
Total
  $ 1,129     $ 502     $ 3,393     $ 5,024     $ 749,116     $ 754,140     $ 10  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greater
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded
 
 
 
 
30-59
 
 
 
60-89
   
Than 90
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment >
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Days Past
   
Days Past
   
Days Past
   
Total Past
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90 Days and
 
Past Due Loans at
December 31, 2015
 
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Current
   
Total
   
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $     $ 30     $ 634     $ 664     $ 132,141     $ 132,805     $  
Commercial real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - construction and land development
                            28,319       28,319        
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    64             5,665       5,729       237,645       243,374        
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
                1,071       1,071       155,228       156,299        
Residential real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    1,018       118       850       1,986       47,120       49,106        
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
          404       871       1,275       10,115       11,390        
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    137       97             234       45,239       45,473        
Consumer and other
    150       50       88       288       49,585       49,873       88  
Total
  $ 1,369     $ 699     $ 9,179     $ 11,247     $ 705,392     $ 716,639     $ 88  
 
 
 
A loan is considered impaired when based on current information and events we determine it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. Generally, when we identify a loan as impaired, we measure the loan for potential impairment using discounted cash flows, except when the sole remaining source of the repayment for the loan is the liquidation of the collateral. In these cases, the current fair value of collateral is used, less selling costs.
 
The starting point for determining the fair value of collateral is through obtaining external appraisals. Generally, external appraisals are updated every six to twelve months. We obtain appraisals from a pre-approved list of independent, third party, local appraisal firms. Approval and addition to the list is based on experience, reputation, character, consistency and knowledge of the respective real estate market. At a minimum, it is ascertained that the appraiser is: (1) currently licensed in the state in which the property is located, (2) is experienced in the appraisal of properties similar to the property being appraised, (3) is actively engaged in the appraisal work, (4) has knowledge of current real estate market conditions and financing trends, (5) is reputable, and (6) is not on Freddie Mac’s nor our Exclusionary List of appraisers and brokers. In certain cases, appraisals will be reviewed by another independent third party to ensure the quality of the appraisal and the expertise and independence of the appraiser.
 
Upon receipt and review, an external appraisal is utilized to measure a loan for potential impairment. Our impairment analysis documents the date of the appraisal used in the analysis, whether the officer preparing the report deems it current, and, if not, allows for internal valuation adjustments with justification. Typical justified adjustments might include discounts for continued market deterioration subsequent to appraisal date, adjustments for the release of collateral contemplated in the appraisal, or the value of other collateral or consideration not contemplated in the appraisal. An appraisal over one year old in most cases will be considered stale dated and an updated or new appraisal will be required. Any adjustments from appraised value to net realizable value are detailed and justified in the impairment analysis, which is reviewed and approved by our Chief Credit Officer.
 
Although an external appraisal is the primary source to value collateral dependent loans, we may also utilize values obtained through purchase and sale agreements, negotiated short sales, broker price opinions, or the sales price of the note. These alternative sources of value are used only if deemed to be more representative of value based on updated information regarding collateral resolution. Impairment analyses are updated, reviewed and approved on a quarterly basis at or near the end of each reporting period. Based on these processes, we do not believe there are significant time lapses for the recognition of additional losses on collateral dependent loans.
 
The following tables summarize impaired loans by loan class as of June 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015.
 
 
 
As of June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unpaid
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
 
 
Principal
 
 
Related
 
Impaired Loans
 
Investment
 
 
Balance
 
 
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $ 1,710     $ 2,467     $  
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    1,197       1,197        
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    816       853        
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    6,703       8,377        
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    1,824       2,591        
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    1,138       1,454        
Consumer and other
    235       235        
Total with no related allowance recorded
  $ 13,623     $ 17,174     $  
With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $ 1,199     $ 1,834     $ 91  
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    816       816       29  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    344       344       63  
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    2,360       2,365       434  
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    548       548       274  
Consumer and other
    31       31       12  
Total with an allowance recorded
  $ 5,298     $ 5,938     $ 903  
By loan class:
                       
Commercial
  $ 2,909     $ 4,301     $ 91  
Commercial real estate
    3,173       3,210       92  
Residential real estate
    12,573       15,335       708  
Consumer and other
    266       266       12  
Total impaired loans
  $ 18,921     $ 23,112     $ 903  
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2015
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
 
 
Principal
 
 
Related
 
Impaired Loans
 
Investment
 
 
Balance
 
 
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $ 1,282     $ 1,519     $  
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    5,488       6,226        
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    1,071       1,794        
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    7,063       8,662        
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    1,775       2,775        
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    142       142        
Consumer and other
                 
Total with no related allowance recorded
  $ 16,821     $ 21,118     $  
With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $ 761     $ 820     $ 122  
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    824       824       35  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    350       350       62  
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    2,044       2,089       321  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
                       
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    558       558       279  
Consumer and other
    32       32       13  
Total with an allowance recorded
  $ 4,569     $ 4,673     $ 832  
By loan class:
                       
Commercial
  $ 2,043     $ 2,339     $ 122  
Commercial real estate
    7,733       9,194       97  
Residential real estate
    11,582       14,226       600  
Consumer and other
    32       32       13  
Total impaired loans
  $ 21,390     $ 25,791     $ 832  
 
 
 
Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their contractual terms, we would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, of approximately $165 thousand and $95 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. We would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, of approximately $175 thousand and $209 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
 
Nonaccrual loans, segregated by loan class, were as follows as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
June 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
Nonaccrual Loans
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
Commercial
  $ 2,149     $ 1,994  
Commercial real estate:
               
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    1,197       5,488  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    816       1,071  
Residential real estate:
               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    3,664       3,649  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    1,824       1,775  
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    995        
Consumer and other
    266       32  
Total
  $ 10,911     $ 14,009  
 
The following tables summarize average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by loan class for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
June 30, 2015
 
 
 
Average
 
 
Interest
 
 
Average
 
 
Interest
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
 
 
Income
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Income
 
Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income
 
Investment
 
 
Recognized
 
 
Investment
 
 
Recognized
 
Commercial
  $ 2,835     $ 4     $ 3,509     $ 8  
Commercial real estate:
                               
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    2,016       12       7,722       12  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    1,401       6       2,284       19  
Residential real estate:
                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    9,123       41       9,798       34  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    1,761             1,703        
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    1,895       7       771       7  
Consumer and other
    109             34        
Total
  $ 19,140     $ 70     $ 25,821     $ 80  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
June 30, 2015
 
 
 
Average
 
 
Interest
 
 
Average
 
 
Interest
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
 
 
Income
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Income
 
Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income
 
Investment
 
 
Recognized
 
 
Investment
 
 
Recognized
 
Commercial
  $ 2,525     $ 4     $ 4,436     $ 21  
Commercial real estate:
                               
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    2,018       24       8,213       25  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    1,425       12       2,289       38  
Residential real estate:
                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    9,141       82       9,921       66  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    1,757             1,846        
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    1,507       13       773       14  
Consumer and other
    71             34        
Total
  $ 18,444     $ 135     $ 27,512     $ 164  
 
 
 
The impaired loans for which these interest income amounts were recognized primarily relate to accruing troubled debt restructured loans.
Loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings when we grant a concession(s) to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties that we would not otherwise consider. Examples of such concessions include a reduction in the loan rate, forgiveness of principal or accrued interest, extending the maturity date(s) significantly, or providing a lower interest rate than would be normally available for a transaction of similar risk. As a result of these concessions, restructured loans are impaired as we will not collect all amounts due, either principal or interest, in accordance with the terms of the original loan agreement.
 
At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, impaired loans of $7.5 million and $6.9 million, respectively, were classified as performing restructured loans. The restructurings were granted in response to borrower financial difficulty, and generally provided for a temporary modification of loan repayment terms.
 
In order for a restructured loan to be on accrual status, the loan’s collateral coverage must generally be greater than or equal to 100% of the loan balance, the loan payments must be current, and the borrower must demonstrate the ability to make payments from a verified source of cash flow. We had no obligation to lend additional funds on any restructured loans as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
As of
June 30, 2016, we had $11.2 million in troubled debt restructurings compared to $15.9 million as of December 31, 2015. As of June 30, 2016, we had 118 loans that qualified as troubled debt restructurings, of which 108 loans were performing according to their restructured terms. Troubled debt restructurings represented 1.49% of gross loans as of June 30, 2016, compared to 2.22% at December 31, 2015.
 
The types of modifications offered can generally be described in the following categories:
 
Rate
– A modification in which the interest rate is modified.
 
Maturity
– A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments or frequency of payments is modified.
 
Payment deferral
– A modification in which a portion of the principal is deferred.
 
The following tables present the period end balances of newly restructured loans and the types of modifications that occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2016
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2015
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Troubled Debt Restructuring Modification Types
 
Rate
 
 
Rate &
Maturity
 
 
Rate&
Payment
Deferral
 
 
Total
 
 
Rate
 
 
Rate &
Payment
Deferral
 
 
Payment
Deferral
 
 
Total
 
Commercial
  $     $ 1,058     $     $ 1,058     $     $     $     $  
Residential real estate:
                                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
                                  209             209  
Total
  $     $ 1,058     $     $ 1,058     $     $ 209     $     $ 209  
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
 
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Troubled Debt Restructuring Modification Types
 
Rate
 
 
Rate &
Maturity
 
 
Rate &
Payment
Deferral
 
 
Total
 
 
Rate
 
 
Rate &
Payment
Deferral
 
 
Payment
Deferral
 
 
Total
 
Commercial
  $     $ 1,058     $     $ 1,058     $     $     $ 761     $ 761  
Residential real estate:
                                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
                            112       262       104       478  
Total
  $     $ 1,058     $     $ 1,058     $ 112     $ 262     $ 865     $ 1,239  
 
 
 
 
For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the tables below provide information regarding the number of loans where the contractual terms have been restructured in a manner, which grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties.
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-
 
 
Post-
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-
 
 
Post-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modification
 
 
Modification
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modification
 
 
Modification
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding
 
 
Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding
 
 
Outstanding
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Number of
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Number of
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Recorded
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
Contracts
 
 
Investment
 
 
Investment
 
 
Contracts
 
 
Investment
 
 
Investment
 
Commercial
    1     $ 1,127     $ 1,127           $     $  
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
                      3       263       209  
Total
    1     $ 1,127     $ 1,127       3     $ 263     $ 209  
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-
 
 
Post-
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-
 
 
Post-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modification
 
 
Modification
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modification
 
 
Modification
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding
 
 
Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding
 
 
Outstanding
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Number of
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Number of
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Recorded
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
Contracts
 
 
Investment
 
 
Investment
 
 
Contracts
 
 
Investment
 
 
Investment
 
Commercial
    1     $ 1,127     $ 1,127       1     $ 823     $ 823  
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
                      6       522       485  
Total
    1     $ 1,127     $ 1,127       7     $ 1,345     $ 1,308  
 
The following tables present information about loans modified as troubled debt restructuring during the 12 month periods preceding June 30, 2016 and 2015, for which there was a payment default during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
June 30, 2015
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Number of
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Number of
 
 
Recorded
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted
 
Contracts
 
 
Investment
 
 
Contracts
 
 
Investment
 
Commercial
        $       1     $ 695  
Total
        $       1     $ 695  
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
June 30, 2015
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Number of
 
 
Recorded
 
 
Number of
 
 
Recorded
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted
 
Contracts
 
 
Investment
 
 
Contracts
 
 
Investment
 
Commercial
        $       1     $ 695  
Total
        $       1     $ 695  
 
 
 
We define a performing loan as a loan where any installment of principal or interest is not 90 days or more past due, and management believes the ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is likely. We define a nonperforming loan as an impaired loan, which may be on nonaccrual, 90 days past due and still accruing, or has been restructured and is not in compliance with its modified terms, and our ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is uncertain. The foundation or primary factor in determining the appropriate credit quality indicators is the degree of a debtor’s willingness and ability to perform as agreed.
 
Performing and nonperforming loans, segregated by class of loans, were as follows at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
June 30, 2016
 
Performing and Nonperforming Loans
 
Performing
 
 
Nonperforming
 
 
Total
 
Commercial
  $ 148,261     $ 2,149     $ 150,410  
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - construction and land development
    39,009             39,009  
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    252,676       1,197       253,873  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    153,664       816       154,480  
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    43,524       3,664       47,188  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    9,038       1,824       10,862  
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    42,976       995       43,971  
Consumer and other
    54,071       276       54,347  
Total
  $ 743,219     $ 10,921     $ 754,140  
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
December 31, 2015
 
Performing and Nonperforming Loans
 
Performing
 
 
Nonperforming
 
 
Total
 
Commercial
  $ 130,811     $ 1,994     $ 132,805  
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - construction and land development
    28,319             28,319  
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    237,886       5,488       243,374  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    155,228       1,071       156,299  
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    45,457       3,649       49,106  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    9,615       1,775       11,390  
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    45,473             45,473  
Consumer and other
    49,753       120       49,873  
Total
  $ 702,542     $ 14,097     $ 716,639  
 
 
 
In conjunction with evaluating the performing versus nonperforming nature of our loan portfolio, management evaluates the following credit risk and other relevant factors in determining the appropriate credit quality indicator (rating) for each loan class:
 
Pass Grade: A Pass loan is a strong credit with no existing or known weaknesses that may require management’s close attention. Some pass loans require short term enhanced monitoring to determine when the credit relationship would merit either an upgrade or a downgrade. Loans classified as Pass Grade specifically demonstrate:
 
 
 
Strong Cash Flows – borrower’s cash flows must meet or exceed our minimum debt service coverage ratio.
 
Collateral Margin – generally, the borrower must have pledged an acceptable collateral class with an adequate collateral margin.
 
Qualitative Factors – in addition to meeting our minimum cash flow and collateral requirements, a number of other qualitative factors are also factored into assigning a Pass Grade including the borrower’s level of leverage (debt to equity), prospects, history and experience in their industry, credit history, and any other relevant factors including a borrower’s character.
 
Those borrowers who qualify for unsecured loans must fully demonstrate above average cash flows and strong secondary sources of repayment to mitigate the lack of unpledged collateral.
 
Watch Grade: The credit is acceptable but the borrower has experienced a temporary setback or adverse information has been received, and may exhibit one or more of the characteristics shown in the list below. This risk grade could apply to credits on a temporary basis pending a full review. Credits with this risk grade will require more handling time and increased management. The list below contains characteristics of this risk grade, but individually do not automatically cause the loan to be assigned a Watch Grade.
 
 
The primary source of repayment may be weakening causing greater reliance on the secondary source of repayment or
 
The primary source of repayment is adequate, but the secondary source of repayment is insufficient
 
In-depth financial analysis would compare to the lower quartile in two or more of the major components of the Risk Management Association Annual Statement Studies
 
Volatile or deteriorating collateral
 
Management decisions may be called into question
 
Delinquencies in bank credits or other financial/trade creditors
 
Frequent overdrafts
 
Significant change in management/ownership
 
Special Mention Grade: Credits in this grade are potentially weak and deserve management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects of the credit. Special Mention credits are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. The list below exhibits the characteristics of this grade, but individually do not automatically cause the borrower to be assigned a grade of Special Mention:
 
 
Inadequate or incomplete loan documentation or perfection of collateral, or any other deviation from prudent lending practices
 
Credit is structured in a manner in which the timing of the repayment source does not match the payment schedule or maturity, materially jeopardizing repayment
 
Current economic or market conditions exist which may affect the borrower's ability to perform or affect the Bank's collateral position
 
Adverse trends in the borrower's operations or continued deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition that has not yet reached a point where the retirement of debt is jeopardized. A credit in this grade should have favorable prospects of the deteriorating financial trends reversing within a reasonable timeframe.
 
The borrower is less than cooperative or unable to produce current and adequate financial information
 
Substandard Grade: A Substandard credit is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard credits have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation or timely collection of the debt. Substandard credits are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. However, a potential loss does not have to be recognizable in an individual credit for it to be considered a substandard credit. As such, substandard credits may or may not be graded as impaired.
 
The following represents, but is not limited to, the potential characteristics of a Substandard Grade and do not necessarily generate automatic reclassification into this loan grade:
 
 
Sustained or substantial deteriorating financial trends,
 
Unresolved management problems,
 
Collateral is insufficient to repay debt; collateral is not sufficiently supported by independent sources, such as asset-based financial audits, appraisals, or equipment evaluations,
 
Improper perfection of lien position, which is not readily correctable,
 
Unanticipated and severe decline in market values,
 
High reliance on secondary source of repayment,
 
Legal proceedings, such as bankruptcy or a divorce, which has substantially decreased the borrower’s capacity to repay the debt,
 
Fraud committed by the borrower,
 
IRS liens that take precedence,
 
Forfeiture statutes for assets involved in criminal activities,
 
Protracted repayment terms outside of policy that are for longer than the same type of credit in our portfolio,
 
Any other relevant quantitative or qualitative factor that negatively affects the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any.
 
Doubtful Grade: A Doubtful loan has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain pending factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the credit, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors may include, but are not limited to:
 
 
Proposed merger(s),
 
Acquisition or liquidation procedures,
 
Capital injection,
 
Perfecting liens on additional collateral,
 
Refinancing plans.
 
Generally, a Doubtful Grade does not remain outstanding for a period greater than six months. After six months, the pending events should have either occurred or not occurred. The credit grade should have improved or the principal balance charged against the ALLL.
 
The following tables summarize internal risk ratings by loan class as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
 
 
As of June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Pass
 
 
Watch
 
 
Mention
 
 
Substandard
 
 
Doubtful
 
 
Total
 
Commercial
  $ 123,230     $ 15,760     $ 8,458     $ 2,962     $     $ 150,410  
Commercial real estate:
                                               
Real estate - construction and land development
    38,480       529                         39,009  
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    248,578       944       1,352       2,999             253,873  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    143,723       8,821       593       1,343             154,480  
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    39,567                   7,621             47,188  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    8,521       517             1,824             10,862  
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    40,718       1,584       40       1,629             43,971  
Consumer and other
    54,045       2             300             54,347  
Total
  $ 696,862     $ 28,157     $ 10,443     $ 18,678     $     $ 754,140  
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Pass
 
 
Watch
 
 
Mention
 
 
Substandard
 
 
Doubtful
 
 
Total
 
Commercial
  $ 108,696     $ 10,240     $ 9,587     $ 4,282     $     $ 132,805  
Commercial real estate:
                                               
Real estate - construction and land development
    28,291       28                         28,319  
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
    234,177       917       1,588       6,692             243,374  
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
    149,327       3,864       1,687       1,421             156,299  
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
    41,480                   7,626             49,106  
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
    9,041             575       1,774             11,390  
Real estate - residential - equity lines
    41,149       1,760       1,682       882             45,473  
Consumer and other
    49,551             256       66             49,873  
Total
  $ 661,712     $ 16,809     $ 15,375     $ 22,743     $     $ 716,639  
 
 
 
The following tables summarize the ALLL by portfolio for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Portfolio
 
Commercial
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Consumer
 
 
Unallocated
 
 
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $ 2,466     $ 5,892     $ 1,961     $ 814     $ 362     $ 11,495  
Charge offs
    (1,020 )     (31 )     (478 )     (205 )           (1,734 )
Recoveries
    1,496       475       105       27             2,103  
Provision
    (351 )     (307 )     283       127       248        
Ending balance
  $ 2,591     $ 6,029     $ 1,871     $ 763     $ 610     $ 11,864  
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Portfolio
 
Commercial
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Consumer
 
 
Unallocated
 
 
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $ 3,245     $ 5,314     $ 1,719     $ 572     $ 446     $ 11,296  
Charge offs
    (354 )     (140 )     (126 )     (91 )           (711 )
Recoveries
    722       74       7       14             817  
Provision
    (224 )     199       (120 )     88       57        
Ending balance
  $ 3,389     $ 5,447     $ 1,480     $ 583     $ 503     $ 11,402  
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Portfolio
 
Commercial
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Consumer
 
 
Unallocated
 
 
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $ 2,493     $ 5,784     $ 1,577     $ 770     $ 556     $ 11,180  
Charge offs
    (1,106 )     (37 )     (550 )     (348 )           (2,041 )
Recoveries
    78       2,480       86       81             2,725  
Provision
    1,126       (2,198 )     758       260       54        
Ending balance
  $ 2,591     $ 6,029     $ 1,871     $ 763     $ 610     $ 11,864  
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Portfolio
 
Commercial
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Consumer
 
 
Unallocated
 
 
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $ 3,503     $ 4,875     $ 1,670     $ 450     $ 322     $ 10,820  
Charge offs
    (406 )     (139 )     (141 )     (204 )           (890 )
Recoveries
    748       668       56                   1,472  
Provision
    (456 )     43       (105 )     337       181        
Ending balance
  $ 3,389     $ 5,447     $ 1,480     $ 583     $ 503     $ 11,402  
 
 
 
The following tables summarize the ALLL and the recorded investment in loans and leases as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
 
 
As of June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Consumer
 
 
Unallocated
 
 
Total
 
ALLL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 91     $ 92     $ 708     $ 12     $     $ 903  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    2,500       5,937       1,163       751       610       10,961  
Total
  $ 2,591     $ 6,029     $ 1,871     $ 763     $ 610     $ 11,864  
Gross loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,909     $ 3,173     $ 12,573     $ 266     $     $ 18,921  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    147,501       444,189       89,448       54,081             735,219  
Total gross loans
  $ 150,410     $ 447,362     $ 102,021     $ 54,347     $     $ 754,140  
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
Residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
Consumer
 
 
Unallocated
 
 
Total
 
ALLL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 122     $ 97     $ 600     $ 13     $     $ 832  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    2,371       5,687       977       757       556       10,348  
Total
  $ 2,493     $ 5,784     $ 1,577     $ 770     $ 556     $ 11,180  
Gross loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,043     $ 7,733     $ 11,582     $ 32     $     $ 21,390  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    130,762       420,259       94,387       49,841             695,249  
Total gross loans
  $ 132,805     $ 427,992     $ 105,969     $ 49,873     $     $ 716,639  
 
 
 
The ALLL totaled $11.9 million or 1.57% of total gross loans at June 30, 2016 and $11.2 million or 1.56% at December 31, 2015. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
, we had $202.4 million and $230.6 million
in commitments to extend credit, respectively. The
reserve for unfunded commitments recorded
in
Other Liabilities
in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $695 thousand
.
 
The ALLL is based upon estimates of loan and lease losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan portfolio. Our ALLL methodology significantly incorporates management’s current judgments, and reflects the reserve amount that is necessary for estimated loan and lease losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio in accordance with ASC Topic 450
Contingencies
and ASC Topic 310
Receivables.
 
The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by net charge offs. In periodic evaluations of the adequacy of the allowance balance, management considers past loan and lease loss experience by type of credit, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors. We formally assess the adequacy of the ALLL on a monthly basis. These assessments include the periodic re-grading of classified loans based on changes in their individual credit characteristics including delinquency, seasoning, recent financial performance of the borrower, economic factors, changes in the interest rate environment and other factors as warranted. Loans are initially rated when originated. They are reviewed as they are renewed, when there is a new loan to the same borrower and/or when identified facts demonstrate heightened risk of default. Confirmation of the quality of our grading process is obtained by independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies.
 
Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are determined impaired, a formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis.
 
Our method for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes specific allowances for identified problem loans, an allowance factor for categories of credits and allowances for changing environmental factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth, economic factors). Allowances for identified problem loans are based on specific analysis of individual credits. Loss estimation factors for loan categories are based on analysis of local economic factors applicable to each loan category. Allowances for changing environmental factors are management’s best estimate of the probable impact these changes have had on the loan portfolio as a whole.
 
We believe that the ALLL was adequate as of June 30, 2016. There is, however, no assurance that future loan and lease losses will not exceed the levels provided for in the ALLL and could possibly result in additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses. In addition, bank regulatory authorities, as part of their periodic examination of the Company, may require additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses in future periods if warranted as a result of their review.
 
As of June 30, 2016, approximately 73% of our gross loan portfolio is secured by real estate, and a significant decline in real estate market values may require an increase in the ALLL. Deterioration in our markets may adversely affect our loan portfolio and may lead to additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses.
 
All impaired loans are individually evaluated for impairment. If the measurement of each impaired loans’ value is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we recognize this impairment and adjust the carrying value of the loan to fair value through the ALLL. For collateral dependent loans, this can be accomplished by charging off the impaired portion of the loan based on the underlying value of the collateral. For non-collateral dependent loans, we establish a specific component within the ALLL based on the present value of the future cash flows. If we determine the sources of repayment will not result in a reasonable probability that the carrying value of a loan can be recovered, the amount of a loan’s specific impairment is charged off against the ALLL. Impairment reserves on non-collateral dependent restructured loans are measured by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows on the restructured loans discounted at the interest rate of the original loan agreement to the loan’s carrying value. These impairment reserves are recognized as a specific component to be provided for in the ALLL.
 
The unallocated portion of ALLL provides for coverage of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio but not captured in the credit loss factors that are utilized in the risk rating-based component, or in the specific impairment reserve component of the ALLL, and acknowledges the inherent imprecision of all loss prediction models. As of June 30, 2016, the unallocated allowance amount represented 5% of the ALLL, compared to 5% at December 31, 2015. While the ALLL composition is
an indication of specific amounts or loan categories in which future charge offs may occur, actual amounts may differ.
 
 
We have lending policies and procedures in place with the objective of optimizing loan income within an accepted risk tolerance level. We review and approve these policies and procedures annually. Monitoring and reporting systems supplement the review process with regular frequency as related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, potential problem loans, loan delinquencies, and nonperforming loans.
 
The following is a brief summary, by loan type, of management’s evaluation of the general risk characteristics and underwriting standards:
 
Commercial Loans
– Commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating the borrower’s financial ability to maintain profitability including future expansion objectives. In addition, the borrower’s qualitative qualities are evaluated, such as management skills and experience, ethical traits, and overall business acumen. Commercial loans are primarily extended based on the cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The borrower’s cash flow may deviate from initial projections, and the value of collateral securing these loans may vary.
 
Most commercial loans are generally secured by the assets being financed and other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory. Management may also incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short term loans may be extended on an unsecured basis. Repayment of commercial loans secured by accounts receivable may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.
 
Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) Loans
– CRE loans are subject to similar underwriting standards and processes as commercial loans. CRE loans are viewed predominantly as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans collateralized by real estate. Generally, CRE lending involves larger principal amounts with repayment largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the collateralized property. CRE loans tend to be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or by general economic conditions.
 
The properties securing the CRE portfolio are diverse in terms of type and primary source of repayment. This diversity helps reduce our exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry. We monitor and evaluate CRE loans based on occupancy status (investor versus owner occupied), collateral, geography, and risk grade criteria.
 
Generally, CRE loans to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner occupied properties require the borrower to have had an existing relationship with the Company and a proven record of success. Construction loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates, and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based upon estimates of cost and value associated with the complete project (as-is value). These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment largely dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long term lenders, sales of developed property, or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is secured. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections, and are considered to have higher inherent risks than other CRE loans due to their ultimate repayment sensitivity to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions, and the availability of long term financing.
 
Consumer Loans
– Our consumer loan originations are generally limited to home equity loans with nominal originations in unsecured personal loans. The portfolio also includes unsecured consumer home improvement loans and residential solar panel loans secured by UCC filings. We are highly dependent on third party credit scoring analysis to supplement the internal underwriting process. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed, jointly by management and staff personnel. This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, minimizes risk. Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis. Underwriting standards for home equity loans are heavily influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of 80%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time, and documentation requirements.
 
We maintain an independent loan review program that reviews and validates the credit risk program on a periodic basis. Results of these reviews are presented to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee. The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as our policies and procedures.
 
Management’s continuing evaluation of all known relevant quantitative and qualitative internal and external risk factors provides the foundation for the three major components of the ALLL: (1) historical valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”) for groups of similarly situated loan pools; (2) general valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450 and based on qualitative credit risk factors; and (3) specific valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables (“ASC 310”) and based on estimated probable losses on specific impaired loans. All three components are aggregated and constitute the ALLL; while portions of the allowance may be allocated to specific credits, the allowance net of specific reserves is available for the remaining credits that management deems as “loss.” It is our policy to classify a credit as loss with a concurrent charge off when management considers the credit uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. A loss classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer recognizing the likely credit loss of a valueless asset even though partial recovery may occur in the future.
 
Our loan portfolio is evaluated by general loan class including commercial, commercial real estate (which includes construction and other real estate), residential real estate (which includes 1-4 family and home equity loans), consumer and other loans. In accordance with ASC 450, historical valuation allowances are established for loan pools with similar risk characteristics common to each loan grouping. These loan pools are similarly risk-graded and each portfolio is evaluated by identifying all relevant risk characteristics that are common to these segmented groups of loans. These characteristics include a significant emphasis on historical losses within each loan group, inherent risks for each, and specific loan class characteristics such as trends related to nonaccrual loans, past due loans, criticized loans, net charge offs or recoveries, among other relevant credit risk factors. We periodically review and update our historical loss ratios based on net charge off experience for each loan and lease class. Other credit risk factors are also reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to account for any changes in potential loss exposure.
 
General valuation allowances, as prescribed by ASC 450, are based on qualitative factors such as changes in asset quality trends, concentrations of credit or changes in concentrations of credit, changes in underwriting standards, changes in experience or depth of lending staff or management, the effectiveness of loan grading and the internal loan review function, and any other relevant factors. Management evaluates each qualitative component quarterly to determine the associated risks to the quality of our loan portfolio.