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Note 4 - Loans
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements  
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE
4.
LOANS
 
Outstanding loan balances consist
ed of the following at
September 30, 2017,
and
December 31, 2016.
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Loan Portfolio
 
2017
   
2016
 
Commercial
  $
147,212
    $
153,844
 
Commercial real estate:
               
Real estate - construction and land development
   
14,700
     
36,792
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
333,766
     
292,615
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
183,424
     
167,335
 
Residential real estate:
               
Real estate - residential - Individual Tax Identification Number (“ITIN”)
   
42,063
     
45,566
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
21,119
     
20,425
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
31,158
     
35,953
 
Consumer and other
   
51,432
     
51,681
 
Gross loans
   
824,874
     
804,211
 
Deferred fees and costs
   
1,770
     
1,324
 
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs
   
826,644
     
805,535
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses
   
(11,692
)    
(11,544
)
Net loans
  $
814,952
    $
793,991
 
 
 
When we purchase loans they are typically purchased at a discount to enhance yield and compensate for credit risk. Gross loan balances in the table above include net purchase discounts of
$2.9
million as of
September 30, 2017
, and
December 31, 2016
.
 
An age analysis of past due loans (gross), segregated by class, as of
September 30, 2017,
and
December 31, 2016,
was as follows
.
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greater
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
30-59
   
 
60-89
   
Than 90
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment >
 
Past Due Loans at
 
Days Past
   
Days Past
   
Days Past
   
Total Past
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90 Days and
 
September 30, 2017
 
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Current
   
Total
   
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $
    $
    $
    $
    $
147,212
    $
147,212
    $
 
Commercial real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - construction and land development
   
     
     
     
     
14,700
     
14,700
     
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
     
     
     
     
333,766
     
333,766
     
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
142
     
     
     
142
     
183,282
     
183,424
     
 
Residential real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
458
     
77
     
672
     
1,207
     
40,856
     
42,063
     
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
125
     
196
     
     
321
     
20,798
     
21,119
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
113
     
46
     
     
159
     
30,999
     
31,158
     
 
Consumer and other
   
202
     
80
     
     
282
     
51,150
     
51,432
     
 
Total
  $
1,040
    $
399
    $
672
    $
2,111
    $
822,763
    $
824,874
    $
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greater
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
30-59
   
60-89
   
Than 90
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment >
 
Past Due Loans at
 
Days Past
   
Days Past
   
Days Past
   
Total Past
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90 Days and
 
December 31, 2016
 
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Current
   
Total
   
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $
51
    $
    $
    $
51
    $
153,793
    $
153,844
    $
 
Commercial real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - construction and land development
   
     
     
     
     
36,792
     
36,792
     
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
     
     
1,196
     
1,196
     
291,419
     
292,615
     
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
     
     
114
     
114
     
167,221
     
167,335
     
 
Residential real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
567
     
80
     
1,149
     
1,796
     
43,770
     
45,566
     
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
147
     
     
856
     
1,003
     
19,422
     
20,425
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
68
     
36
     
48
     
152
     
35,801
     
35,953
     
 
Consumer and other
   
166
     
70
     
11
     
247
     
51,434
     
51,681
     
 
Total
  $
999
    $
186
    $
3,374
    $
4,559
    $
799,652
    $
804,211
    $
 
 
Nonaccrual loans, segregated by loan class, were as follows as of
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
.
 
(Amounts in thousands
)
 
September 30
,
   
December 31
,
 
Nonaccrual Loan
s
 
201
7
   
201
6
 
Commercial
  $
2,309
    $
2,749
 
Commercial real estate
:
               
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupie
d
   
     
1,196
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupie
d
   
617
     
784
 
Residential real estate
:
               
Real estate - residential - ITI
N
   
3,201
     
3,576
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgag
e
   
626
     
1,914
 
Real estate - residential - equity line
s
   
815
     
917
 
Consumer and othe
r
   
37
     
250
 
Tota
l
  $
7,605
    $
11,386
 
 
Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their contractual terms, we would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, of approximately
$75
thousand and
$93
thousand for the
three
months ended
September 30, 2017
and
2016,
respectively.
We would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, of approximately
$222
thousand and
$249
thousand for the
nine
months ended
September 30, 2017
and
2016,
respectively.
 
The following tables summarize impaired loans by loan class as of
September 30, 2017,
and
December 31, 2016.
 
   
As of September 30, 2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
Unpaid
   
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
 
Impaired Loans
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $
1,322
    $
2,170
    $
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
     
     
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
617
     
671
     
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
6,347
     
8,111
     
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
626
     
1,130
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
815
     
1,316
     
 
Total with no related allowance recorded
  $
9,727
    $
13,398
    $
 
                         
With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $
1,658
    $
1,701
    $
453
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
805
     
805
     
79
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
1,509
     
1,549
     
154
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
441
     
441
     
220
 
Consumer and other
   
37
     
37
     
12
 
Total with an allowance recorded
  $
4,450
    $
4,533
    $
918
 
                         
By loan class:
                       
Commercial
  $
2,980
    $
3,871
    $
453
 
Commercial real estate
   
1,422
     
1,476
     
79
 
Residential real estate
   
9,738
     
12,547
     
374
 
Consumer and other
   
37
     
37
     
12
 
Total impaired loans
  $
14,177
    $
17,931
    $
918
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
 
Impaired Loans
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $
1,573
    $
2,438
    $
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
1,196
     
1,196
     
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
784
     
841
     
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
6,047
     
7,685
     
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
1,914
     
2,722
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
917
     
1,342
     
 
Consumer and other
   
210
     
216
     
 
Total with no related allowance recorded
  $
12,641
    $
16,440
    $
 
                         
With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $
1,952
    $
1,957
    $
641
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
808
     
808
     
21
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
337
     
337
     
64
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
2,562
     
2,617
     
494
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
454
     
454
     
227
 
Consumer and other
   
40
     
40
     
14
 
Total with an allowance recorded
  $
6,153
    $
6,213
    $
1,461
 
                         
By loan class:
                       
Commercial
  $
3,525
    $
4,395
    $
641
 
Commercial real estate
   
3,125
     
3,182
     
85
 
Residential real estate
   
11,894
     
14,820
     
721
 
Consumer and other
   
250
     
256
     
14
 
Total impaired loans
  $
18,794
    $
22,653
    $
1,461
 
 
The following table summarize
s our average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by loan class for the
three
and
nine
months ended
September 30, 2017
and
2016.
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2017
   
September 30, 2016
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Interest
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Income
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income
 
Investment
   
Recognized
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
Commercial
  $
3,140
    $
9
    $
2,601
    $
10
 
Commercial real estate:
                               
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
1,381
     
12
     
2,010
     
12
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
624
     
     
1,147
     
6
 
Residential real estate:
                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
7,907
     
40
     
8,831
     
42
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
634
     
     
1,808
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
1,291
     
5
     
1,661
     
7
 
Consumer and other
   
38
     
     
257
     
 
Total
  $
15,015
    $
66
    $
18,315
    $
77
 
 
 
 
 
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2017
   
September 30, 2016
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Interest
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Income
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income
 
Investment
   
Recognized
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
Commercial
  $
3,249
    $
29
    $
2,551
    $
14
 
Commercial real estate:
                               
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
1,796
     
35
     
2,015
     
35
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
692
     
2
     
1,333
     
19
 
Residential real estate:
                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
8,080
     
120
     
9,037
     
124
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
1,155
     
     
1,774
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
1,330
     
14
     
1,558
     
20
 
Consumer and other
   
83
     
     
133
     
 
Total
  $
16,385
    $
200
    $
18,401
    $
212
 
 
 
The impaired loans on which these interest income amounts were recognized are primarily 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
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016,
impaired loans of
$6.6
million and
$7.1
million, respectively, were classified as performing restructured loans.
 
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. As of
September 30, 2017,
we had
one
restructured commercial line of credit in nonaccrual status
that had
$261
thousand in available credit. We had
no
obligations to lend additional funds on any restructured loans as of
December 31, 2016.
 
As of
September 30, 2017,
we had
$11.0
million in troubled debt restructurings compared to
$12.1
million as of
December 31, 2016.
As of
September 30, 2017,
we had
118
loans that qualified as troubled debt restructurings, of which
111
loans were performing according to their restructured terms. Troubled debt restructurings represented
1.33%
of gross loans as of
September 30, 2017,
compared to
1.50%
at
December 31, 2016.
 
The types of modifications offered can generally be described in the following categories:
 
Rate
– A modification in which the interest rate is changed.
 
Maturity
– A modification in which the maturity date is changed.
 
Payment deferral
– A modification in which a portion of the principal is deferred.
 
Principal reduction
– A modification in which a portion of the owing principal is decreased.
 
The following tables present the period end balances of newly restructured loans and the types of modifications that occurred during the
three
and
nine
months ended
September 30, 2017
and
2016.
 
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
   
For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Rate &
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Troubled Debt Restructuring
Modification Types
 
Rate &
Maturity
   
Payment
Deferral
   
Payment
Deferral
   
Total
   
Maturity
   
Rate &
Maturity
   
Principal
Reduction
   
Payment
Deferral
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
    $
    $
    $
    $
139
    $
    $
    $
    $
139
 
Residential real estate:
                                                                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
82
     
     
82
 
Total
  $
    $
    $
    $
    $
139
    $
    $
82
    $
    $
221
 
 
 
 
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Rate &
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Troubled Debt Restructuring
Modification Types
 
Rate &
Maturity
   
Payment
Deferral
   
Payment
Deferral
   
Total
   
Maturity
   
Rate &
Maturity
   
Principal
Reduction
   
Payment
Deferral
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
    $
    $
    $
    $
139
    $
951
    $
    $
    $
1,090
 
Residential real estate:
                                                                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
     
61
     
     
61
     
     
     
82
     
118
     
200
 
Total
  $
    $
61
    $
    $
61
    $
139
    $
951
    $
82
    $
118
    $
1,290
 
 
 
For the
three
and
nine
months ended
September 30, 2017
and
2016,
the tables below provide information regarding the number of loans where the contractual terms have been restructured.
 
 
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
   
 
 
 
 
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
    $
135
    $
147
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
     
     
     
1
     
97
     
82
 
Total
   
    $
    $
     
2
    $
232
    $
229
 
 
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
   
 
 
 
 
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
   
    $
    $
     
2
    $
1,262
    $
1,273
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
1
     
81
     
61
     
2
     
267
     
252
 
Total
   
1
    $
81
    $
61
     
4
    $
1,529
    $
1,525
 
 
 
There were
no
loans modified as troubled debt restructuring during the
12 months ended
 
September 30, 2017
and
2016,
for which there was a subsequent payment default during the
three
and
nine
months ended
September 30, 2017
and
2016.
 
The recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure was
$374
thousand at
September 30, 2017.
 
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 does
not
comply with its modified terms, and our ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is uncertain.
 
Performing and nonperforming loans, segregated by class of loans, were as follows at
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016.
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
September 30, 2017
 
Performing and Nonperforming Loans
 
Performing
   
Nonperforming
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
144,903
    $
2,309
    $
147,212
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - construction and land development
   
14,700
     
     
14,700
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
333,766
     
     
333,766
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
182,807
     
617
     
183,424
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
38,862
     
3,201
     
42,063
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
20,493
     
626
     
21,119
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
30,343
     
815
     
31,158
 
Consumer and other
   
51,395
     
37
     
51,432
 
Total
  $
817,269
    $
7,605
    $
824,874
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
December 31, 2016
 
Performing and Nonperforming Loans
 
Performing
   
Nonperforming
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
151,095
    $
2,749
    $
153,844
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - construction and land development
   
36,792
     
     
36,792
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
291,419
     
1,196
     
292,615
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
166,551
     
784
     
167,335
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
41,990
     
3,576
     
45,566
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
18,511
     
1,914
     
20,425
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
35,036
     
917
     
35,953
 
Consumer and other
   
51,431
     
250
     
51,681
 
Total
  $
792,825
    $
11,386
    $
804,211
 
 
 
Management assigns a credit quality rating (risk grade) to each loan. The foundation or primary factor in determining the appropriate credit quality rating is the degree of a debtor
’s willingness and ability to perform as agreed. 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, based on 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. Within
six
months, the pending events should have been resolved. Based on resolution of the pending events, the credit grade should have improved or the principa
l balance charged against the ALLL.
 
The following table summarizes loans by internal risk grades and by loan class as of
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016.
 
 
   
As of September 30, 2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Pass
   
Watch
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
112,623
    $
27,420
    $
2,633
    $
4,536
    $
    $
147,212
 
Commercial real estate:
                                               
Real estate - construction and land development
   
14,700
     
     
     
     
     
14,700
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
322,650
     
9,332
     
395
     
1,389
     
     
333,766
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
171,315
     
10,027
     
142
     
1,940
     
     
183,424
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
35,480
     
     
     
6,583
     
     
42,063
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
19,696
     
797
     
     
626
     
     
21,119
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
27,922
     
2,015
     
65
     
1,156
     
     
31,158
 
Consumer and other
   
51,369
     
     
3
     
60
     
     
51,432
 
Total
  $
755,755
    $
49,591
    $
3,238
    $
16,290
    $
    $
824,874
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2016
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Pass
   
Watch
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
124,089
    $
21,684
    $
4,570
    $
3,501
    $
    $
153,844
 
Commercial real estate:
                                               
Real estate - construction and land development
   
36,782
     
10
     
     
     
     
36,792
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
284,099
     
5,398
     
1,321
     
1,797
     
     
292,615
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
157,064
     
7,301
     
496
     
2,474
     
     
167,335
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
38,279
     
     
     
7,287
     
     
45,566
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
17,696
     
815
     
     
1,914
     
     
20,425
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
33,828
     
858
     
     
1,267
     
     
35,953
 
Consumer and other
   
51,398
     
2
     
     
281
     
     
51,681
 
Total
  $
743,235
    $
36,068
    $
6,387
    $
18,521
    $
    $
804,211
 
 
 
The following tables summarize the ALLL by portfolio for the
three
and
nine
months ended
September 30, 2017
and
2016.
 
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Loan Class
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $
2,850
    $
6,072
    $
1,197
    $
1,137
    $
432
    $
11,688
 
Charge-offs
   
     
     
(86
)    
(159
)    
     
(245
)
Recoveries
   
148
     
     
13
     
88
     
     
249
 
Provision
   
(354
)    
232
     
60
     
134
     
(72
)    
 
Ending balance
  $
2,644
    $
6,304
    $
1,184
    $
1,200
    $
360
    $
11,692
 
 
 
 
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Loan Class
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $
2,591
    $
6,029
    $
1,871
    $
763
    $
610
    $
11,864
 
Charge-offs
   
     
     
(130
)    
(227
)    
     
(357
)
Recoveries
   
305
     
     
18
     
19
     
     
342
 
Provision
   
(491
)    
512
     
45
     
171
     
(237
)    
 
Ending balance
  $
2,405
    $
6,541
    $
1,804
    $
726
    $
373
    $
11,849
 
 
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Loan Class
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $
2,849
    $
5,578
    $
1,716
    $
955
    $
446
    $
11,544
 
Charge-offs
   
(50
)    
     
(370
)    
(631
)    
     
(1,051
)
Recoveries
   
383
     
27
     
107
     
182
     
     
699
 
Provision
   
(538
)    
699
     
(269
)    
694
     
(86
)    
500
 
Ending balance
  $
2,644
    $
6,304
    $
1,184
    $
1,200
    $
360
    $
11,692
 
 
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Loan Class
 
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
)    
(680
)    
(575
)    
     
(2,398
)
Recoveries
   
383
     
2,481
     
104
     
99
     
     
3,067
 
Provision
   
635
     
(1,687
)    
803
     
432
     
(183
)    
 
Ending balance
  $
2,405
    $
6,541
    $
1,804
    $
726
    $
373
    $
11,849
 
 
 
The following
tables summarize the ALLL and the recorded investment in loans and leases as of
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016.
 
   
As of September 30, 2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
ALLL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $
453
    $
79
    $
374
    $
12
    $
    $
918
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
2,191
     
6,225
     
810
     
1,188
     
360
     
10,774
 
Total
  $
2,644
    $
6,304
    $
1,184
    $
1,200
    $
360
    $
11,692
 
Gross loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $
2,980
    $
1,422
    $
9,738
    $
37
    $
    $
14,177
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
144,232
     
530,468
     
84,602
     
51,395
     
     
810,697
 
Total gross loans
  $
147,212
    $
531,890
    $
94,340
    $
51,432
    $
    $
824,874
 
 
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2016
 
   
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
ALLL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $
641
    $
85
    $
721
    $
14
    $
    $
1,461
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
2,208
     
5,493
     
995
     
941
     
446
     
10,083
 
Total
  $
2,849
    $
5,578
    $
1,716
    $
955
    $
446
    $
11,544
 
Gross loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $
3,525
    $
3,125
    $
11,894
    $
250
    $
    $
18,794
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
150,319
     
493,617
     
90,050
     
51,431
     
     
785,417
 
Total gross loans
  $
153,844
    $
496,742
    $
101,944
    $
51,681
    $
    $
804,211
 
 
 
The ALLL totaled
$11.7
million or
1.42%
of total gross loans at
September 30, 2017
and
$11.5
million or
1.44%
at
December 31, 2016.
As of
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016,
we had commitments to extend credit of
$231.0
million and
$229.4
million, respectively. The reserve for unfunded commitments recorded in
Other Liabilities
in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
at
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
was
$695
thousand.
 
The ALLL is based upon estimates of future 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 incorporates management
’s current judgments, and reflects
management
’s estimate of future
 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
September 30, 2017.
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
September 30, 2017,
approximately
76%
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 the 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
September 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016,
the unallocated allowance amount represented
3%
and
4%
of the ALLL, respectively. 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.