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Note 5 - Loans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements  
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE
5.
LOANS
 
Outstanding loan balances consist of the following at
December 31, 2018,
and
December 31, 2017.
 
   
As of
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
December 31,
 
Loan Portfolio
 
2018
   
2017
 
Commercial
  $
135,543
    $
142,405
 
Commercial real estate:
               
Real estate – construction and land development
   
22,563
     
15,902
 
Real estate – commercial non-owner occupied
   
433,708
     
377,668
 
Real estate – commercial owner occupied
   
204,622
     
192,023
 
Residential real estate:
               
Real estate – residential - Individual Tax Identification Number ("ITIN")
   
37,446
     
41,188
 
Real estate – residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
34,366
     
30,377
 
Real estate – residential - equity lines
   
26,958
     
30,347
 
Consumer and other
   
51,045
     
49,925
 
Gross loans
   
946,251
     
879,835
 
Deferred fees and costs
   
1,927
     
1,710
 
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs
   
948,178
     
881,545
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses
   
(12,292
)    
(11,925
)
Net loans
  $
935,886
    $
869,620
 
 
Certain loans are pledged as collateral with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and the Federal Reserve Bank. Pledged loans totaled
$436.1
million and
$420.0
million at
December 31, 2018
and
December 31, 2017,
respectively.
 
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
$2.5
million and
$2.8
million as of
December 31, 2018,
and
December 31, 2017,
respectively.
 
Past Due Loans
 
Past due loans (gross), segregated by loan portfolio were as follows, as of
December 31, 2018,
and
December 31, 2017.
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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, 2018
 
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Current
   
Total
   
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $
    $
    $
    $
    $
135,543
    $
135,543
    $
 
Commercial real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - construction and land development
   
     
     
     
     
22,563
     
22,563
     
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
10,878
     
     
548
     
11,426
     
422,282
     
433,708
     
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
688
     
     
     
688
     
203,934
     
204,622
     
 
Residential real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
184
     
279
     
259
     
722
     
36,724
     
37,446
     
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
     
     
185
     
185
     
34,181
     
34,366
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
90
     
     
     
90
     
26,868
     
26,958
     
 
Consumer and other
   
534
     
263
     
     
797
     
50,248
     
51,045
     
 
Total
  $
12,374
    $
542
    $
992
    $
13,908
    $
932,343
    $
946,251
    $
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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, 2017
 
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Due
   
Current
   
Total
   
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $
    $
    $
    $
    $
142,405
    $
142,405
    $
 
Commercial real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - construction and land development
   
     
     
     
     
15,902
     
15,902
     
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
     
     
     
     
377,668
     
377,668
     
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
142
     
     
     
142
     
191,881
     
192,023
     
 
Residential real estate:
                                                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
555
     
122
     
462
     
1,139
     
40,049
     
41,188
     
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
290
     
173
     
     
463
     
29,914
     
30,377
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
141
     
     
     
141
     
30,206
     
30,347
     
 
Consumer and other
   
281
     
123
     
     
404
     
49,521
     
49,925
     
 
Total
  $
1,409
    $
418
    $
462
    $
2,289
    $
877,546
    $
879,835
    $
 
 
Nonaccrual Loans
 
Nonaccrual loans, segregated by loan portfolio, were as follows as of
December 31, 2018,
and
December 31, 2017.
 
 
   
As of
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
December 31,
 
Nonaccrual Loans
 
2018
   
2017
 
Commercial
  $
959
    $
1,603
 
Commercial real estate:
               
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
548
     
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
     
600
 
Residential real estate:
               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
2,388
     
2,909
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
185
     
606
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
43
     
45
 
Consumer and other
   
23
     
36
 
Total
  $
4,146
    $
5,799
 
 
Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their contractual terms, we would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, of approximately
$166
thousand,
$226
thousand, and
$353
thousand for the years ended
December 31, 2018,
2017,
and
2016,
respectively.
 
Impaired Loans
 
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 loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. The following tables summarize impaired loans by loan portfolio as of
December 31, 2018,
and
December 31, 2017.
 
   
As of December 31, 2018
 
   
 
 
 
 
Unpaid
   
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
 
Impaired Loans
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $
51
    $
69
    $
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
548
     
548
     
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
6,138
     
7,676
     
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
185
     
223
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
43
     
48
     
 
Total with no related allowance recorded
  $
6,965
    $
8,564
    $
 
                         
With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $
2,132
    $
2,256
    $
748
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
795
     
795
     
209
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
734
     
772
     
91
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
363
     
363
     
182
 
Consumer and other
   
23
     
23
     
7
 
Total with an allowance recorded
  $
4,047
    $
4,209
    $
1,237
 
                         
By loan portfolio:
                       
Commercial
  $
2,183
    $
2,325
    $
748
 
Commercial real estate
   
1,343
     
1,343
     
209
 
Residential real estate
   
7,463
     
9,082
     
273
 
Consumer and other
   
23
     
23
     
7
 
Total impaired loans
  $
11,012
    $
12,773
    $
1,237
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
Unpaid
   
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
 
Impaired Loans
 
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $
672
    $
1,205
    $
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial owner-occupied
   
600
    $
665
     
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
5,895
     
7,516
     
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
414
     
897
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
45
     
49
     
 
Total with no related allowance recorded
  $
7,626
    $
10,332
    $
 
                         
With an allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial
  $
2,482
    $
2,540
    $
690
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
803
     
803
     
77
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
1,628
     
1,678
     
199
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
192
     
226
     
2
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
380
     
380
     
190
 
Consumer and other
   
36
     
36
     
11
 
Total with an allowance recorded
  $
5,521
    $
5,663
    $
1,169
 
                         
By loan portfolio:
                       
Commercial
  $
3,154
    $
3,745
    $
690
 
Commercial real estate
   
1,403
     
1,468
     
77
 
Residential real estate
   
8,554
     
10,746
     
391
 
Consumer and other
   
36
     
36
     
11
 
Total impaired loans
  $
13,147
    $
15,995
    $
1,169
 
 
 
The following table summarizes average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by loan portfolio for the years ended
December 31, 2018,
2017
and
2016.
 
   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Interest
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Recorded
   
Income
   
Recorded
   
Income
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income
 
Investment
   
Recognized
   
Investment
   
Recognized
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
Commercial
  $
2,455
    $
78
    $
3,211
    $
46
    $
2,605
    $
23
 
Commercial real estate:
                                               
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
890
     
46
     
1,548
     
46
     
2,013
     
47
 
Real estate - commercial owner- occupied
   
     
     
670
     
2
     
1,281
     
25
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
7,198
     
170
     
7,961
     
162
     
8,939
     
165
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
218
     
     
1,019
     
     
1,788
     
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
415
     
20
     
1,104
     
19
     
1,535
     
26
 
Consumer and other
   
31
     
     
72
     
     
162
     
 
Total
  $
11,207
    $
314
    $
15,585
    $
275
    $
18,323
    $
286
 
 
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.
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
At
December 31, 2018
and
December 31, 2017,
impaired loans of
$6.9
million and
$7.3
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
December 31, 2018
and
2017,
we had
one
restructured commercial line of credit in nonaccrual status that had
$313
thousand and
$33
thousand in available credit.
 
As of
December 31, 2018,
we had
$9.6
million in troubled debt restructurings compared to
$10.9
million as of
December 31, 2017.
As of
December 31, 2018,
we had
106
loans that qualified as troubled debt restructurings, of which all loans were performing according to their restructured terms. Troubled debt restructurings represented
1.01%
of gross loans as of
December 31, 2018,
compared with
1.24%
at
December 31, 2017.
 
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
r
eduction
– A modification in which a portion of the owing principal is decreased.
 
We do
not
have any newly restructured loans or modifications for the year ended
December 31, 2018.
The following tables present the period ended balances of newly restructured loans and the types of modifications that occurred during the years ended
December 31, 2017
and
2016
 
   
For The Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate &
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Rate &
   
Principal
   
Payment
   
 
 
 
 
Payment
   
 
 
 
Troubled Debt Restructuring Modification Types
 
Maturity
   
Reduction
   
Deferral
   
Maturity
   
Deferral
   
Total
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
  $
    $
    $
60
    $
    $
    $
60
 
Total
  $
    $
    $
60
    $
    $
    $
60
 
 
 
   
For The Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
   
 
 
 
 
Rate &
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Rate &
   
Payment
   
Principal
   
 
 
 
 
Payment
   
 
 
 
Troubled Debt Restructuring Modification Types
 
Maturity
   
Deferral
   
Reduction
   
Maturity
   
Deferral
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
905
    $
    $
    $
1,120
    $
    $
2,025
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
     
     
81
     
     
197
     
278
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
144
     
     
     
     
     
144
 
Total
  $
1,049
    $
    $
81
    $
1,120
    $
197
    $
2,447
 
 
 
For the years ended
December 31, 2017,
and
2016,
the tables below provide information regarding the number of loans where the contractual terms have been restructured.
 
   
2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Number of
   
Outstanding Recorded
   
Outstanding Recorded
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
1
    $
81
    $
61
 
Total
   
1
    $
81
    $
61
 
 
   
2016
 
   
 
 
 
 
Pre-Modification
   
Post-Modification
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Number of
   
Outstanding Recorded
   
Outstanding Recorded
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
Contracts
   
Investment
   
Investment
 
Commercial
   
4
    $
2,244
    $
2,266
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
3
     
372
     
342
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
1
     
144
     
144
 
Total
   
8
    $
2,760
    $
2,752
 
 
There were
no
loans modified as troubled debt restructuring during the
12 months ended
December 31, 2018,
2017
and
2016,
for which there was a subsequent payment default during the
twelve
months ended
December 31, 2018,
2017
and
2016,
respectively.
 
Performing and Nonperforming Loans
 
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, or is
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 loan portfolio, are as follows at
December 31, 2018
and
2017.
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
December 31, 2018
 
Performing and Nonperforming Loans
 
Performing
   
Nonperforming
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
134,584
    $
959
    $
135,543
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - construction and land development
   
22,563
     
     
22,563
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
433,160
     
548
     
433,708
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
204,622
     
     
204,622
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
35,058
     
2,388
     
37,446
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
34,181
     
185
     
34,366
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
26,915
     
43
     
26,958
 
Consumer and other
   
51,022
     
23
     
51,045
 
Total
  $
942,105
    $
4,146
    $
946,251
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
December 31, 2017
 
Performing and Nonperforming Loans
 
Performing
   
Nonperforming
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $ 140,802     $ 1,603     $ 142,405  
Commercial real estate:
                       
Real estate - construction and land development
   
15,902
     
     
15,902
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
377,668
     
     
377,668
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
191,423
     
600
     
192,023
 
Residential real estate:
                       
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
38,279
     
2,909
     
41,188
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
29,771
     
606
     
30,377
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
30,302
     
45
     
30,347
 
Consumer and other
   
49,889
     
36
     
49,925
 
Total
  $
874,036
    $
5,799
    $
879,835
 
 
Credit Quality Ratings
 
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 portfolio:
 
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. 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 principal balance charged against the ALLL.
 
The following table summarizes loans by internal risk grades and by loan class as of
December 31, 2018,
and
December 31, 2017.
 
 
   
December 31, 2018
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Pass
   
Watch
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
118,643
    $
15,247
    $
    $
1,653
    $
    $
135,543
 
Commercial real estate:
                                               
Real estate - construction and land development
   
22,539
     
24
     
     
     
     
22,563
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
409,157
     
21,698
     
     
2,853
     
     
433,708
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
179,154
     
14,075
     
     
11,393
     
     
204,622
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
31,805
     
     
     
5,641
     
     
37,446
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
33,388
     
793
     
     
185
     
     
34,366
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
25,336
     
1,313
     
     
309
     
     
26,958
 
Consumer and other
   
51,016
     
     
     
29
     
     
51,045
 
Total
  $
871,038
    $
53,150
    $
    $
22,063
    $
    $
946,251
 
 
   
December 31, 2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Pass
   
Watch
   
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
Commercial
  $
117,087
    $
22,213
    $
40
    $
3,065
    $
    $
142,405
 
Commercial real estate:
                                               
Real estate - construction and land development
   
14,762
     
     
1,140
     
     
     
15,902
 
Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied
   
364,230
     
9,160
     
2,900
     
1,378
     
     
377,668
 
Real estate - commercial owner occupied
   
171,005
     
15,198
     
3,907
     
1,913
     
     
192,023
 
Residential real estate:
                                               
Real estate - residential - ITIN
   
34,923
     
     
     
6,265
     
     
41,188
 
Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage
   
28,981
     
791
     
     
605
     
     
30,377
 
Real estate - residential - equity lines
   
28,457
     
1,501
     
63
     
326
     
     
30,347
 
Consumer and other
   
49,887
     
     
2
     
36
     
     
49,925
 
Total
  $
809,332
    $
48,863
    $
8,052
    $
13,588
    $
    $
879,835
 
 
The recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure was
$245
thousand at
December 31, 2018.
 
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
 
The following tables below summarize the ALLL by portfolio for the years ended
December 31, 2018,
2017
and
2016.
 
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2018
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Loan Portfolio
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $
2,397
    $
6,514
    $
1,169
    $
1,435
    $
410
    $
11,925
 
Charge-offs
   
(132
)    
     
(226
)    
(890
)    
     
(1,248
)
Recoveries
   
865
     
     
435
     
315
     
     
1,615
 
Provision
   
(925
)    
602
     
(205
)    
496
     
32
     
 
Ending balance
  $
2,205
    $
7,116
    $
1,173
    $
1,356
    $
442
    $
12,292
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2017
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Loan Portfolio
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $
2,747
    $
5,680
    $
1,716
    $
955
    $
446
    $
11,544
 
Charge-offs
   
(51
)    
     
(483
)    
(968
)    
     
(1,502
)
Recoveries
   
512
     
27
     
178
     
216
     
     
933
 
Provision
   
(811
)    
807
     
(242
)    
1,232
     
(36
)    
950
 
Ending balance
  $
2,397
    $
6,514
    $
1,169
    $
1,435
    $
410
    $
11,925
 
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALLL by Loan 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
)    
(829
)    
(812
)    
     
(2,784
)
Recoveries
   
427
     
2,480
     
114
     
127
     
     
3,148
 
Provision
   
933
     
(2,547
)    
854
     
870
     
(110
)    
 
Ending balance
  $
2,747
    $
5,680
    $
1,716
    $
955
    $
446
    $
11,544
 
 
The following tables summarize the ALLL and the recorded investment in loans and leases as of
December 31, 2018,
2017
and
2016.
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2018
 
   
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
ALLL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $
748
    $
209
    $
273
    $
7
    $
    $
1,237
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
1,457
     
6,907
     
900
     
1,349
     
442
     
11,055
 
Total
   
2,205
     
7,116
     
1,173
     
1,356
     
442
     
12,292
 
Gross loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $
2,183
    $
1,343
    $
7,463
    $
23
    $
    $
11,012
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
133,360
     
659,550
     
91,307
     
51,022
     
     
935,239
 
Total gross loans
  $
135,543
    $
660,893
    $
98,770
    $
51,045
    $
    $
946,251
 
 
   
As of December 31, 2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
Commercial
   
Residential
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
ALLL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $
690
    $
77
    $
391
    $
11
    $
    $
1,169
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
1,707
     
6,437
     
778
     
1,424
     
410
     
10,756
 
Total
   
2,397
     
6,514
     
1,169
     
1,435
     
410
     
11,925
 
Gross loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $
3,154
    $
1,403
    $
8,554
    $
36
    $
    $
13,147
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
139,251
     
584,190
     
93,358
     
49,889
     
     
866,688
 
Total gross loans
  $
142,405
    $
585,593
    $
101,912
    $
49,925
    $
    $
879,835
 
 
 
   
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
   
2,106
     
5,595
     
995
     
941
     
446
     
10,083
 
Total
   
2,747
     
5,680
     
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
   
143,356
     
500,580
     
90,050
     
51,431
     
     
785,417
 
Total gross loans
  $
146,881
    $
503,705
    $
101,944
    $
51,681
    $
    $
804,211
 
 
The ALLL totaled
$12.3
million or
1.30%
of total gross loans at
December 31, 2018
and
$11.9
million or
1.36%
at
December 31, 2017.
As of
December 31, 2018
and
December 31, 2017,
we had commitments to extend credit of
$235.8
million and
$227.7
million, respectively. The reserve for unfunded commitments recorded in
Other Liabilities
in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
at
December 31, 2018
and
2017
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
December 31, 2018.
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
December 31, 2018,
81%
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 economic conditions particularly in our markets
may
adversely affect our loan portfolio and
may
lead to additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses.
 
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
December 31, 2018,
the unallocated allowance amount represented
4%
of the ALLL, compared to
3%
at
December 31, 2017.
 
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
change.
 
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 are made 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.
 
Residential Real Estate Loans
– We do
not
originate consumer real estate mortgage loans. The majority of our loans secured by non owner occupied residential real estate are made either as part of a commercial relationship and subject to similar underwriting standards and processes as the CRE portfolio, or loans that were purchased in a prior year as part of a pool of loans. Purchased loan pools are evaluated based on risk characteristics established for each segmented group 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. Residential equity lines of credit are included in the discussion of consumer loans below.
 
We originate some single family residence construction loans. The loan amounts are
no
greater than
$1
million and are short term real estate secured financing for the construction of a single family residence to be occupied by the owner. The loans have a draw down feature with interest only payments, and a balloon payment at the
12
-month maturity. All of these loans are refinanced and paid-off by the borrower’s permanent mortgage lender who provided the initial pre-approved mortgage financing. These loans are underwritten utilizing financial analysis of the borrower and are generally based upon estimates of cost and value associated with the complete project (as-is value). These estimates
may
be inaccurate. The loan disbursement and monitoring process is controlled utilizing similar processes as our CRE construction loans.
 
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
that are based on qualitative credit risk factors; and (
3
) specific valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC
310,
Receivables (“ASC
310”
) that are 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.