FAIR VALUE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

FAIR VALUE

FAIR VALUE

NOTE 8 — FAIR VALUE

ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or using market data utilizing pricing models, primarily Interactive Data Corporation (IDC), that vary based upon asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. Matrix pricing is used for most municipals, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. The grouping of securities is done according to insurer, credit support, state of issuance, and rating to incorporate additional spreads and municipal curves. For the general market municipals, the Thomson Municipal Market Data curve is used to determine the initial curve for determining the price, movement, and yield relationships with the municipal market (Level 2 inputs). Level 3 securities are largely comprised of small, local municipality issuances.  Fair values are derived through consideration of funding type, maturity and other features of the issuance, and include reviewing financial statements, earnings forecasts, industry trends and the valuation of comparative issuers.  In most cases, the book value of the security is used as the fair value as meaningful pricing data is not readily available.  The fair values are determined by a third party and reviewed by the Company’s investment advisor who reports to the Company’s Asset/Liability and Investments Manager who reports to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.  Twice a year, a sample of prices supplied by the pricing agent is validated by comparison to prices obtained from other third party sources.

The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals or industry accepted valuation methods. In a limited number of situations, the Company’s appraisal department is determining the value of appraisal.  These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the loan officers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  These adjustments typically range from 0%-50%.  Impaired loans are evaluated quarterly for additional impairment and take into account changing market conditions, specific information in the market the property is located, and the overall economic climate as well as overall changes in the credit.  The Company’s Appraisal Manager has the overall responsibility for all appraisals.  The Company’s loan officer responsible for the loan, the special assets officer, as well as the senior officers of the Company review the adjustments made to the appraisal for market and disposal costs on the loan.

The fair value of servicing rights is based on a valuation model from a third party that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing income.  The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income.  The inputs used include estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to service, contractual servicing fee income, late fees, and float income. The most significant assumption used to value mortgage servicing rights is prepayment rate. Prepayment rates are estimated based on published industry consensus prepayment rates. The most significant unobservable assumption is the discount rate. At September 30, 2012 the constant prepayment speed (PSA) used was 346 and the discount rate was 9.0%. At December 31, 2011 the constant prepayment speed (PSA) used was 317 and the discount rate was 9.0%.  The Company is able to compare the valuation model inputs and results to widely available published industry data for reasonableness (Level 3 inputs).

The fair value of other real estate owned is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those assets and is determined using several methods. The fair value of real estate is generally determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers (third party). The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis.  Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company.  Once received, a member of the Appraisal Department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics.  Fair values are reviewed on at least an annual basis.  The Company normally applies an internal discount to the value of appraisals used in the fair value evaluation of OREO.  The deductions take into account changing business factors and market conditions.  These deductions range from 0% to 50%.  As noted in the impaired loans discussion above, the Company’s Appraisal Manager has the overall responsibility for all appraisals.  The Appraisal Manager reports to the Vice President of Credit Administration who reports to the Chief Credit Officer of the Company.

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value under ASC 820 on a recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Company has elected the fair value option, are summarized below:

	Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2012 Using:
					Significant
			Quoted Prices in		Other		Significant
			Active Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(Dollars in thousands)	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Financial Assets
Investment Securities available-for sale
U.S. government agency	$	1,884			$	1,884
States and municipals	332,589				317,065		15,524
Mortgage-backed securities — residential —Government Sponsored Entity	235,598				235,598
Collateralized mortgage obligations — Government Sponsored Entity	323,613				323,613
Equity securities	4,939		4,689				250
Other securities	3,555				990		2,565
Total securities available-for-sale	$	902,178	$	4,689	$	879,150	$	18,339

	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011 Using:
					Significant
			Quoted Prices in		Other		Significant
			Active Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(Dollars in thousands)	Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Financial Assets
Investment Securities available-for sale
States and municipals	344,877				321,321		23,556
Mortgage-backed securities — residential —Government Sponsored Entity	271,504				271,504
Collateralized mortgage obligations — Government Sponsored Entity	250,767				250,767
Equity securities	5,410		4,660				750
Other securities	3,532				945		2,587
Total securities available-for-sale	$	876,090	$	4,660	$	844,537	$	26,893

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the first nine months of 2012.

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

Three months ended September 30

States and municipal	2012			2011
Beginning balance, July 1	$	16,021		$	11,180
Total gains or losses (realized / unrealized)
Included in earnings
Included in other comprehensive income	(15		)	—
Transfers into Level 2	(296		)	—
Settlements	(186		)	(230		)
Ending balance, September 30	$	15,524		$	10,950

Equity securities	2012		2011
Beginning balance, July 1	$	250	$	750
Total gains or losses (realized / unrealized)
Included in earnings
Ending balance, September 30	$	250	$	750

Other securities	2012			2011
Beginning balance, July 1	$	2,572		$	—
Total gains or losses (realized / unrealized)
Included in earnings
Included in other comprehensive income	(7		)	—
Ending balance, September 30	$	2,565		$	—

Nine months ended September 30

States and municipal	2012			2011
Beginning balance, January 1	$	23,556		$	—
Total gains or losses (realized / unrealized)
Included in earnings
Gains (losses) on securities	361			—
Included in other comprehensive income	(33		)	—
Sales	(7,268		)	—
Settlements	(796		)	(230		)
Transfers into Level 2	(296		)	—
Transfers into Level 3	—			11,180
Ending balance, September 30	$	15,524		$	10,950

Equity securities	2012			2011
Beginning balance, January 1	$	750		$	750
Total gains or losses (realized / unrealized)
Included in earnings
Gains (losses) on securities	(500		)	—
Ending balance, September 30	$	250		$	750

Other securities	2012			2011
Beginning balance, January 1	$	2,587		$	1,870
Total gains or losses (realized / unrealized)
Included in earnings
Included in other comprehensive income	(22		)	97
Transfer out of Level 3	—			(1,967		)
Ending balance, September 30	$	2,565		$	—

Transfers out of level 3 were securities that were called by the issuer early in the second quarter of 2011.  The Company felt that as of March 31, 2011, the established call price was no longer indicative of a Level 3 value and transferred them to Level 2.  Transfers into Level 3 were local municipal securities where the Company’s pricing service no longer priced these securities due to the illiquidity of those securities.  These investments are carried at fair value, which approximate book value and are classified as Level 3.  The municipal transfer into Level 2 was a security that was acquired late in the second quarter.  Pricing was not available on this security at the end of the second quarter and resulted in a Level 3 valuation.  Pricing was obtained in the third quarter which resulted in a transfer into Level 2.

The Company’s state and municipal security valuations were supported by analysis prepared by an independent third party.  Fair values are derived through consideration of funding type, maturity and other features of the issuance, and include reviewing financial statements, earnings forecasts, industry trends and the valuation of comparative issuers.  In most cases, the book value of the security is used as the fair value as meaningful pricing data is not readily available.

The Company’s equity security valuation was supported by an analysis prepared by the Company’s Investments Manager. Fair value is derived through consideration of funding type, maturity and other features of the issuance, and includes reviewing financial statements, earnings forecasts, industry trends and the valuation of comparative issuers.  In this case, the book value of the security is used as the fair value as meaningful pricing data is not readily available.

The Company’s other security valuation was supported by analysis prepared by an independent third party.  Fair values are derived through consideration of funding type, maturity and other features of the issuance, and include reviewing financial statements, earnings forecasts, industry trends and the valuation of comparative issuers.  In most cases, the book value of the security is used as the fair value as meaningful pricing data is not readily available.

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

			Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2012 Using
	September 30, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans
Commercial and industrial	$	1,194			$	1,194
Agricultural	—				—
Farm	315				315
Construction and development	1,096				1,096
Other	7,457				7,457
Total impaired loans	$	10,062			$	10,062
Servicing rights	3,630				$	3,630
Other real estate owned/assets held for sale
Construction and development	$	2,897			$	2,897
Other commercial real estate	953				953
1-4 Family	172				172
Total other real estate owned/assets held for sale	$	4,022			$	4,022

			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011  Using
	December 31, 2011		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Impaired loans
Commercial and industrial	$	519			$	519
Agricultural	43				43
Farm	292				292
Construction and development	763				763
Other	6,125				6,125
Total impaired loans	$	7,742			$	7,742
Servicing rights	$	4,000			$	4,000
Other real estate owned/assets held for sale
Construction and development	$	1,880			$	1,880
Other commercial real estate	3,636				3,636
Total other real estate owned/assets held for sale	$	5,516			$	5,516

The following represent impairment charges recognized during the period:

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a gross carrying amount of $16,002, with a valuation allowance of $5,940 at September 30, 2012. The Company recorded $1,279 of provision expense associated with these loans for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $1,320 of provision expense associated with these loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company recorded $1,177 of provision expense associated with these loans for the three month period ended September 30, 2011, and recorded $5,447 of provision expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011. At December 31, 2011, impaired loans had a gross carrying amount of $11,399 with a valuation allowance of $3,657. A breakdown of these loans by portfolio class at September 30, 2012 is as follows:

	Gross Balance		Valuation Allowance		Net
Commercial and industrial	$	3,011	$	1,817	$	1,194
Farm	461		146		315
Construction and development	1,764		668		1,096
Other commercial real estate	10,766		3,309		7,457
Ending Balance	$	16,002	$	5,940	$	10,062

Servicing rights, which are carried at lower of cost or fair value, were written down to a fair value of $3,630, resulting in a valuation allowance of $900.  A $225 charge was included in the third quarter 2012 earnings and a $451 charge was included in the first nine months of 2012 earnings.  At September 30, 2011, servicing rights were written down to a fair value of $5,240 resulting in a valuation allowance of $724.  A $230 charge was included in both the third quarter 2011 earnings and the first nine months earnings.  At December 31, 2011, servicing rights were carried at a fair value of $4,000, which is made up of the gross outstanding balance of $4,449, net of a valuation allowance of $449.

Other real estate owned/assets held for sale is evaluated at the time a property is acquired through foreclosure or shortly thereafter.  Fair value is based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers.  At September 30, 2012, other real estate owned was carried at a fair value of $4,022, which is made up of the gross outstanding balance of $6,469, net of a valuation allowance of $2,447.  During the third quarter of 2012, these properties were written down by $339.  For the first nine months of 2012, these properties were written down by $340.  At December 31, 2011, other real estate/assets held for sale was carried at a fair value of $5,516, which is made up of the gross outstanding balance of $9,519, net of a valuation allowance of $4,003.  During the third quarter of 2011, these properties were written down by $980 and for the first nine months of 2011 they were written down by $1,717.  A breakdown of these properties by portfolio class at September 30, 2012 is as follows:

	Gross Balance		Valuation Allowance		Net
Construction and development	$	5,156	$	2,259	$	2,897
Other commercial real estate	1,113		160		953
1-4 Family	200		28		172
Ending Balance	$	6,469	$	2,447	$	4,022

The following table presents quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2012.  Impaired commercial, commercial real estate loans, and other real estate owned that are deemed collateral dependent are valued based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. These estimates are based on the most recently available appraisals with certain adjustments made based on the type of property, age of appraisal, current status of the property and other related factors to estimate the current value of the collateral.

	Fair Value (in thousands)		ValuationTechnique(s)	Unobservable Input(s)	Range
Impaired Loans:
Commercial & industrial	$	1,194	Liquidation value of inventory	Management adjustment	25%-100% 35% Avg
Farm real estate	315		Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	30% 30% Avg
Construction and development	1,096		Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	0%-60% 26% Avg
Other commercial real estate	7,457		Sales comparison approach, income approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales, type of property, current status of property	0%-50% 32% Avg
	$	10,062
Other real estate owned:
Construction and development	$	2,897	Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales.	0%-36% 24% Avg
Other real estate	1,125		Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales.	10%-18% 15% Avg
	$	4,022

The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, not previously presented, is as follows:

September 30, 2012	Carrying Amount			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	72,417		$	65,772		$	6,645				$	72,417
Loans including loans held for sale, net	1,545,392						23,879			1,529,798		1,553,677
Restricted stock	15,642											N/A
Interest receivable	10,213						4,549			5,664		10,213
Liabilities
Deposits	(2,083,018		)	(350,790		)	(1,734,326		)			(2,085,116		)
Other borrowings	(47,733		)				(24,428		)			(24,428		)
FHLB advances	(201,119		)				(212,728		)			(212,728		)
Interest payable	(1,229		)				(1,229		)			(1,229		)
Subordinated debentures	(50,380		)							(31,683	)	(31,683		)

December 31,2011	Carrying Amount			Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	109,148		$	109,148
Loans including loans held for sale, net	1,503,368			1,507,310
Restricted stock	15,856			N/A
Interest receivable	10,814			10,814
Liabilities
Deposits	(2,159,900		)	(2,161,888		)
Other borrowings	(25,789		)	(25,789		)
FHLB advances	(151,427		)	(164,209		)
Interest payable	(1,891		)	(1,891		)
Subordinated debentures	(50,267		)	(26,645		)

The difference between the loan balance included above and the amounts shown in Note 4 are the impaired loans discussed above.

The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values and are classified as either Level 1 or Level 2. Noninterest bearing deposits are Level 1 whereas interest bearing due from bank accounts and fed funds sold are Level 2.

(b) FHLB Stock

It is not practical to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

(c) Loans, Net

Fair values of loans are estimated as follows: For variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values resulting in a Level 3 classification. Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification. Loans held for sale is estimated based upon binding contracts and quotes from third party investors resulting in a Level 2 classification.  Impaired loans are valued at the lower of cost or fair value as described previously. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

(d) Deposits

The fair values disclosed for non-interest bearing deposits are equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date resulting in a Level 1 classification. The carrying amounts of variable rate interest bearing deposits approximate their fair values at the reporting date resulting in a Level 2 classification.  Fair values for fixed rate interest bearing deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flows calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level 2 classification.

(e) Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

The carrying amounts of borrowings under repurchase agreements approximate their fair values resulting in a Level 2 classification.

(f) Other Borrowings

The fair values of the Company’s FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates resulting in a Level 2 classification.

The fair values of the Company’s subordinated debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 3 classification.

(g) Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value resulting in a Level 2 or Level 3 classification based on the level of the asset or liability with which the accrual is associated.