Derivative Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

Note 16 – Derivative Instruments

As more fully described in our 2014 Annual Report, we are exposed to interest rate changes from our outstanding floating rate borrowings.  We manage our fixed to floating rate debt mix to mitigate the impact of adverse changes in interest rates on earnings and cash flows and on the market value of our borrowings.  From time to time, we may enter into interest rate hedging contracts, which effectively convert a portion of our variable rate debt to a fixed rate over the term of interest rate swaps or fix the maximum variable rate with an interest rate cap.  For an explanation of the impact of swaps on our interest paid for the periods presented, see Note 11 – Notes Payable.

The following table sets forth the terms of our interest rate swap and cap derivative instruments at March 31, 2015:

Type of Instrument		Notional Amount	Pay Fixed Rate	Receive Variable Rate	Maturity Date
Interest rate swap	$	44,416,000	5.500%	2.260%	June 30, 2016
Interest rate swap	$	27,913,000	1.200%	0.275%	October 31, 2017
Interest rate swap	$	28,000,000	1.150%	0.178%	October 31, 2017
Interest rate cap	$	7,500,000	4.000%	0.000%	June 1, 2018

In accordance with FASB ASC 815-10-35, Subsequent Valuation of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Instruments (“FASB ASC 815-10-35”), we marked our interest rate swap and cap instruments to market on the consolidated balance sheet resulting in an increase in interest expense of $66,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and a decrease of $194,000 in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we recorded as other long-term liabilities the fair market value of our interest rate swaps and cap of $2.2 million and $2.2 million, respectively.  In accordance with FASB ASC 815-10-35, we have not designated any of our current interest rate swap or cap positions as financial reporting hedges.