Fair Value of Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (In Thousands)

FASB ASC Subtopic 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. We do not have any nonfinancial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The only assets or liabilities that Arrow measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012, December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011 were securities available-for-sale. Arrow held no securities or liabilities for trading on such date.

The table below presents the financial instrument's fair value and the amounts within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement:

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis:
June 30, 2012
Securities Available-for Sale:
U.S. Agency Obligations	$	48,655	$	—	$	48,655	$	—
State and Municipal Obligations	55,013		—		55,013		—
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential	325,076		—		325,076		—
Corporate and Other Debt Securities	801		—		801		—
Mutual Funds and Equity Securities	1,465		249		1,216		—
Total Securities Available-for-Sale	$	431,010	$	249	$	430,761	$	—
December 31, 2011
Securities Available-for Sale:
U.S. Agency Obligations	$	116,393	$	—	$	116,393	$	—
State and Municipal Obligations	44,999		—		44,999		—
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential	392,712		—		392,712		—
Corporate and Other Debt Securities	1,015		—		1,015		—
Mutual Funds and Equity Securities	1,419		257		1,162		—
Total Securities Available-for Sale	$	556,538	$	257	$	556,281	$	—
June 30, 2011
Securities Available-for Sale:
U.S. Agency Obligations	$	49,551	$	—	$	49,551	$	—
State and Municipal Obligations	90,700		—		90,700		—
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential	368,029		—		368,029		—
Corporate and Other Debt Securities	1,345		—		1,028		317
Mutual Funds and Equity Securities	1,469		215		1,254		—
Total Securities Available-for Sale	$	511,094	$	215	$	510,562	$	317
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:
June 30, 2012
Collateral Dependent Impaired Loans	$	486	$	—	$	486	$	—
Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets, Net	837		—		837		—
December 31, 2011:
Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets, Net	$	516	$	—	$	516	$	—
June 30, 2011
Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets, Net	$	31	$	—	$	31	$	—

We determine the fair value of financial instruments under the following hierarchy:

• Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;

• Level 3 - Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

Fair Value Methodology for Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

The fair value of level 1 securities available-for-sale are based on unadjusted, quoted market prices from exchanges in active markets. The fair value of level 2 securities available-for-sale are based on an independent bond and equity pricing service for identical assets or significantly similar securities and an independent equity pricing service for equity securities not actively traded.  The pricing services use a variety of techniques to arrive at fair value including market maker bids, quotes and pricing models.  Inputs to the pricing models include recent trades, benchmark interest rates, spreads and actual and projected cash flows.  

The fair value of level 3 securities available-for-sale at June 30, 2011, in the table above, included one trust preferred pooled security.   In our analysis of fair value, we determined that the market for this security was inactive.  We reviewed the collateral within the pool and performed a discounted cash flow analysis using additional value estimates from unobservable inputs including expected cash flows after estimated deferrals and defaults.  The discount rate used was based on a market based rate of return including an assumed risk premium for securities with similar credit characteristics plus a market price adjustment for the small size and lack of an established market for this type of security.

Fair Value Methodology for Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis

The fair value of collateral dependent impaired loans was based on third-party appraisals of the collateral.

The fair value of other real estate owned was based on third-party appraisals.

Other assets which might have been included in this table include mortgage servicing rights, goodwill and other intangible assets.  Arrow evaluates each of these assets for impairment on an annual basis, with no impairment recognized for these assets at June 30, 2012, December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011.

Unobservable Input Reconciliation of the Fair Value of Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for 2011 of the Level 3 assets of Arrow, i.e., as to which fair value is measured using significant unobservable inputs, all of which are securities available-for-sale:

Roll-Forward of the Fair Value of Level 3 Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
	Available-for-Sale Securities
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2011	$	283
Principal payment received	(2		)
Total net gains (realized/unrealized) included in other comprehensive income	36
Ending Balance, June 30, 2011	$	317

There was no other-than-temporary impairment of the assets in the table above.  

Fair Value by Balance Sheet Grouping

The following table presents a summary of the carrying amount, the fair value or an amount approximating fair value and the fair value hierarchy of Arrow’s financial instruments:

Schedule of Fair Values by Balance Sheet Grouping
					Fair Value Hierarchy
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
June 30, 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	57,751	$	57,751	$	57,751	$	—	$	—
Securities Available-for-Sale	431,010		431,010		249		430,761		—
Securities Held-to-Maturity	252,902		261,574		—		261,574		—
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock	4,479		4,479		4,479		—		—
Net Loans	1,131,430		1,156,811		—		—		1,156,811
Accrued Interest Receivable	5,712		5,712		5,712		—		—
Deposits	1,704,883		1,708,994		1,380,904		328,090		—
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase	16,097		16,097		16,097		—		—
Federal Home Loan Bank Term Advances	30,000		31,269		—		31,269		—
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued   to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts	20,000		20,000		—		20,000		—
Accrued Interest Payable	898		898		898		—		—
December 31, 2011
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	43,736	$	43,736	$	43,736	$	—	$	—
Securities Available-for-Sale	556,538		556,538		257		556,281		—
Securities Held-to-Maturity	150,688		159,059		—		159,059		—
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock	6,722		6,722		6,722		—		—
Net Loans	1,116,454		1,141,310		—		—		1,141,310
Accrued Interest Receivable	6,082		6,082		6,082		—		—
Deposits	1,644,046		1,650,849		1,291,388		359,461		—
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase	26,293		26,293		26,293		—		—
Federal Home Loan Bank Term Advances	82,000		83,553		—		83,553		—
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued   to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts	20,000		20,000		20,000		—		—
Accrued Interest Payable	1,147		1,147		1,147		—		—
June 30, 2011
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	57,320	$	57,320	$	57,320	$	—	$	—
Securities Available-for-Sale	511,094		511,094		215		510,562		317
Securities Held-to-Maturity	138,334		143,327		—		143,327		—
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock	7,019		7,019		7,019		—		—
Net Loans	1,105,276		1,132,069		—		—		1,132,069
Accrued Interest Receivable	6,689		6,689		6,689		—		—
Deposits	1,541,859		1,550,490		1,178,912		371,578		—
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase	60,361		60,361		60,361		—		—
Federal Home Loan Bank Term Advances	90,000		93,236		—		93,236		—
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued   to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts	20,000		20,000		20,000		—		—
Accrued Interest Payable	1,549		1,549		1,549		—		—

Fair Value Methodology for Financial Instruments Not Measured on a Recurring or Nonrecurring Basis

Securities held-to-maturity are fair valued utilizing an independent bond pricing service for identical assets or significantly similar securities.  The pricing service uses a variety of techniques to arrive at fair value including market maker bids, quotes and pricing models.  Inputs to the pricing models include recent trades, benchmark interest rates, spreads and actual and projected cash flows.

Fair values for loans are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, commercial real estate, residential mortgage, indirect and other consumer loans.  Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable interest rate terms and by performing and nonperforming categories.  The fair value of performing loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan.  The estimate of maturity is based on historical experience with repayments for each loan classification, modified, as required, by an estimate of the effect of current economic and lending conditions.   Fair value for nonperforming loans is generally based on recent external appraisals.  If appraisals are not available, estimated cash flows are discounted using a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the estimated cash flows.  Assumptions regarding credit risk, cash flows and discount rates are judgmentally determined using available market information and specific borrower information.

The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, except that the fair value is limited to the extent that the customer could redeem the certificate after imposition of a premature withdrawal penalty.  The discount rates are estimated using the FHLBNY yield curve, which is considered representative of Arrow’s time deposit rates. The fair value of all other deposits is equal to the carrying value.

The fair value of FHLBNY advances is estimated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using current rates on FHLBNY advances with similar maturities and call features.

Based on Arrow’s capital adequacy, the book value of the outstanding trust preferred securities (Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts) are considered to approximate fair value since the interest rates are variable (indexed to LIBOR) and Arrow is well-capitalized.