10-Q 1 a08-11557_110q.htm 10-Q

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

x  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                              to                            

 

Commission file number 0-18550

 

NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

61-1146077

(State of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

10172 Linn Station Road
Louisville, Kentucky

 


40223

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(502) 426-4800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x     No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer o

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company x

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o     No x

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

As of May 7, 2008, the registrant had approximately 3,187,000 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 



 

NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND

 

FORM 10-Q

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

4

 

 

 

Item 1 – Financial Statements

4

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007

4

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

6

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7

 

Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

16

 

Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

23

 

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

23

 

Item 4T – Controls and Procedures

23

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

24

 

 

 

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

24

 

Item 1A – Risk Factors

24

 

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

24

 

Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities

24

 

Item 4 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

24

 

Item 5 – Other Information

24

 

Item 6 – Exhibits

24

 

SIGNATURES

26

 

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INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Some of the statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, particularly those included in Part I, Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”), may be considered “forward-looking statements” because the statements relate to matters which have not yet occurred.  For example, phrases such as “we anticipate,” “believe” or “expect” indicate that it is possible that the event anticipated, believed or expected may not occur.  If these events do not occur, the result, which we expected, also may, or may not, occur in a different manner, which may be more or less favorable to us.  We do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

 

Any forward-looking statements included in MD&A, or elsewhere in this report, reflect our best judgment based on known factors, but involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to those described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, which was filed on March 28, 2008.  Any forward-looking information provided by us pursuant to the safe harbor established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 should be evaluated in the context of these factors.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 – Financial Statements

 

NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 
2008

 

December 31, 
2007

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents

 

$

572,094

 

$

508,886

 

Membership initiation fees and other accounts receivable, net of allowance of approximately $90,000 and $120,000, respectively

 

347,462

 

357,961

 

Inventory

 

22,979,585

 

23,854,762

 

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of approximately $1,744,000 and $1,693,000, respectively

 

3,980,405

 

4,028,608

 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliate

 

289,845

 

338,779

 

Other assets

 

194,585

 

215,045

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

28,363,976

 

$

29,304,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

986,502

 

$

1,075,998

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses due to affiliates

 

1,916,801

 

4,711,582

 

Mortgage and notes payable

 

6,995,458

 

5,542,030

 

Other liabilities

 

333,064

 

386,212

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

10,231,825

 

11,715,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 6,000,000 shares authorized

 

3,187

 

3,187

 

Additional paid-in-capital

 

54,163,354

 

54,163,354

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(36,034,390

)

(36,578,322

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

18,132,151

 

17,588,219

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

28,363,976

 

$

29,304,041

 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

REVENUE:

 

 

 

 

 

Lot sales, net of discounts

 

$

2,588,492

 

$

613,013

 

Cost of sales

 

(1,402,548

)

(253,983

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

1,185,944

 

359,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country Club revenue

 

419,922

 

411,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

1,605,866

 

770,983

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative - affiliates

 

405,443

 

295,743

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

361,222

 

350,519

 

Interest expense

 

498

 

1,129

 

Other taxes and licenses

 

13,459

 

19,782

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

51,141

 

48,856

 

Country Club operations

 

656,477

 

583,881

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

1,488,240

 

1,299,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (Loss) before other income and income taxes

 

117,626

 

(528,927

)

Other income (expense), net

 

475,240

 

14,969

 

(Loss) Income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate

 

(48,934

)

257,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (Loss) before income taxes

 

543,932

 

(256,158

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

543,932

 

$

(256,158

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK

 

$

0.17

 

$

(0.08

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares

 

3,187,328

 

3,187,328

 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

543,932

 

$

(256,158

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

51,141

 

48,856

 

Loss (Income) from investment in unconsolidated affiliate

 

48,934

 

(257,800

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Membership initiation fees and other accounts receivable

 

10,499

 

(25,035

)

Notes receivable

 

 

102,994

 

Inventory

 

881,211

 

(536,699

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(89,496

)

(535,984

)

Other liabilities

 

(53,148

)

(16,678

)

Other assets

 

14,425

 

48,658

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

1,407,498

 

(1,427,846

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(2,937

)

(182,086

)

Cash distributions from unconsolidated affiliate

 

 

400,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(2,937

)

217,914

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses due to affiliates

 

(2,794,781

)

(266,176

)

Proceeds from mortgages and notes payable

 

1,465,000

 

1,605,000

 

Payments on mortgages and notes payable

 

(11,572

)

(115,068

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(1,341,353

)

1,223,756

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS

 

63,208

 

13,824

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

 

508,886

 

821,248

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, end of period

 

$

572,094

 

$

835,072

 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with NTS Mortgage Income Fund’s (the “Fund” or “MIF”) 2007 annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2008.  In our opinion all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation have been made to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period.  As used in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q the terms “we,” “us”, or “our,” as the context requires, may refer to the Fund or its interests in its properties and joint venture.

 

Note 1 – Organization

 

A) Organization

 

We are a Delaware corporation that was formed on September 26, 1988.  We operated as a real estate investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as amended, from our inception through December 31, 1996.  We began operating as a “C” corporation under the Code for tax purposes effective January 1, 1997.  NTS Corporation (the “Sponsor”) is our sponsor.  NTS Advisory Corporation (the “Advisor”) is our advisor and NTS Residential Management Company and its successor under assignment, Residential Management Company, (“NTS Management”), are our managers.  The Advisor and NTS Management are affiliates of and are under common control with NTS Corporation.

 

Our wholly owned subsidiaries are NTS/Lake Forest II Residential Corporation (“NTS/LFII”) and NTS/Virginia Development Company (“NTS/VA”).

 

We are a finite life entity.  Our organizational documents require us to dissolve and commence an orderly liquidation by December 31, 2008.  Delaware law, our state of incorporation, provides us with a three-year period after dissolution to wind up our affairs and issue final distributions to stockholders.  We anticipate filing for dissolution on or before December 31, 2008, and thereupon initiating our liquidation.

 

Final liquidating distributions will be made after payment of all of our debts and obligations, including approximately $1,917,000 currently deferred and owed to affiliates of the Sponsor by us and our portion of approximately $4,000 currently deferred and owed to affiliates of the Sponsor by the Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture (“the Joint Venture”) (as of March 31, 2008 our portion is approximately $2,000).  Among the obligations also required to be resolved prior to issuing final distributions is the Lake Forest Orlando homeowners’ lawsuit.  See Note - 15 Commitments and Contingencies for further discussion of the Lake Forest Orlando Lawsuit.  The amount available for distribution upon the completion of our liquidation, however, cannot be estimated with certainty given that final distributions will likely not be issued for several years.

 

NTS/LFII is the owner and developer of the Lake Forest North single-family residential community located in Louisville, Kentucky.  Our development activities at this location are substantially complete.  Lake Forest North has amenities consisting of a clubhouse, pools, tennis courts, recreation fields, several lakes and a country club with a championship golf course.

 

NTS/VA is the owner and developer of the Fawn Lake single-family residential community located near Fredericksburg, Virginia, and will continue to own and develop the Fawn Lake project to completion and orderly sale.  Fawn Lake has amenities consisting of a 285-acre lake, clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and boat docks, as well as a private country club with a championship golf course.

 

We also own a 50% interest in the Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture.  See Note 9 - Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate for further information pertaining to the investment.

 

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B) Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements of NTS Mortgage Income Fund have been prepared assuming that the Fund will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.  The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the accompanying financial statements do not purport to represent realizable or settlement values.  However, the Fund’s mortgage note payable had an outstanding balance of $7.0 million as of March 31, 2008 and was due on May 1, 2008.  In addition, the Fund’s revenues have declined significantly in 2007 and 2006 and the Fund has suffered recurring operating losses.  These factors currently raise substantial doubt for the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.  On May 1, 2008, our existing lender agreed to extend the maturity of our mortgage note payable until August 31, 2008.  We anticipate renewing, extending or refinancing our indebtedness.  There can be no assurance; however, we will be capable of doing so in a timely manner.

 

C) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements

 

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.  SFAS No. 157 requires companies to determine fair value based on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability to a market participant.  SFAS No. 157 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement.  The provisions of SFAS No. 157 were effective as of January 1, 2008; however, FASB Staff Position No. 157-2 defers the effective date for certain non-financial assets and liabilities not re-measured at fair value on a recurring basis to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 or our first quarter of fiscal 2009.

 

SFAS No. 157 requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

 

·                  Level 1:  Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

·                  Level 2:  Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

 

·                  Level 3:  Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

 

As of March 31, 2008, we do not have any financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Note 2 – Basis of Accounting

 

Our records are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Note 3 – Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

Our consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of our wholly owned subsidiaries.  Investments of 50% or less in affiliated companies are accounted for under the equity method.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Note 4 – Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Note 5 – Cash and Equivalents

 

Cash includes cash on hand and short-term, highly liquid investments with initial maturities of three months or less.

 

Note 6 – Inventory

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  Inventory includes all direct costs of land, land development, and amenities, including interest, real estate taxes, and certain other costs incurred during the development period, less amounts charged to cost of sales.  Inventory costs are allocated to individual lots sold using their relative sales values.  The use of the relative sales value method to record cost of sales requires the use of estimates of sales values, development costs and absorption periods over the life of the project.  Given the long-term nature of the projects and inherent economic volatility of residential real estate and the use of estimates to determine sales values, development costs and absorption periods, it is reasonably possible that such estimates could change in the near term.  Any changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively over the life of the project.

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2008

 

December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory consists of approximately the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land held for future development, under development and completed lots

 

$

16,457,000

 

$

17,262,000

 

Amenities

 

6,523,000

 

6,593,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

22,980,000

 

$

23,855,000

 

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2008

 

December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items capitalized to inventory:

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized interest

 

$

107,000

 

$

306,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized property taxes

 

$

77,000

 

$

306,000

 

 

The amenities for NTS/VA include all common areas, entrance walls, a lake and a dam, a maintenance facility, a clubhouse, a golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, sports fields and parks.

 

The inventory balance for NTS/LFII was insignificant as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

 

Note 7 – Property and Equipment

 

The following schedule provides an analysis of our approximate investment in property and equipment:

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2008

 

December 31, 2007

 

Land and buildings

 

$

4,553,000

 

$

4,553,000

 

Equipment

 

1,171,000

 

1,169,000

 

 

 

5,724,000

 

5,722,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

1,744,000

 

1,693,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,980,000

 

$

4,029,000

 

 

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Note 8 – Long-Lived Assets

 

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” specifies circumstances in which certain long-lived assets must be reviewed for impairment.  If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the sum of its expected future cash flows, the asset’s carrying value must be written down to fair value.  Application of this standard during the periods ended March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, did not result in an impairment loss.

 

Note 9 – Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate

 

Effective August 16, 1997, we became a partner in the Joint Venture.  The other partners in the Joint Venture are Orlando Lake Forest, Inc., Orlando Capital Corporation and OLF II Corporation, all of whom are affiliates of and are under common control with our Sponsor.  The Joint Venture continues to operate under its current legal name as the Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture.

 

We contributed to the Joint Venture as a capital contribution its interest in the principal and interest of the first mortgage loan on the Orlando Lake Forest project, and obtained a 50% interest in the Joint Venture.  The affiliated NTS entities named above hold cumulatively the remaining 50% interest in the Joint Venture.

 

The Joint Venture owns the Orlando Lake Forest project, a single-family residential community located in Seminole County, Florida (near Orlando) consisting of approximately 360 acres of residential land and improvements and approximately 20 acres of commercial land.  Our development activities at this location are substantially complete.  As of March 31, 2008, the Joint Venture has 5 single-family homesites left to sell and an 11 acre tract of commercial land.

 

The net income or net loss of the Joint Venture is allocated based on the respective partner’s percentage interest, as defined in the joint venture agreement.  As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, our percentage interest was 50%, and our investment balance in the Joint Venture was approximately $290,000 and $339,000, respectively.  Our share of the Joint Venture’s net (loss) income, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 was approximately ($49,000) and $258,000, respectively.

 

Presented below are approximate condensed balance sheets for the Joint Venture as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, and approximate statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

December 31,

 

 

 

March 31, 2008

 

2007

 

Condensed Balance Sheets

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

$

584,000

 

$

556,000

 

Other, net

 

45,000

 

243,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

629,000

 

$

799,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

$

49,000

 

$

122,000

 

Equity

 

580,000

 

677,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

629,000

 

$

799,000

 

 

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(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 
March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Condensed Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Lot sales, net of discounts

 

$

 

$

937,000

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(326,000

)

Other expenses, net

 

(98,000

)

(95,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(98,000

)

$

516,000

 

 

At various times throughout the three months ended March 31, 2007, Orlando Lake Forest Inc., the managing general partner of the Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture, authorized payment of an aggregate of $800,000 in distributions to the partners of the Joint Venture.  We own a 50% interest in the Joint Venture and received $400,000 of the distribution proceeds.

 

Note 10 – Mortgage and Notes Payable

 

Mortgage and notes payable consist of the following:

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2008

 

December 31, 
2007

 

Mortgage loan payable to a bank in the amount of $7,500,000, bearing interest at the Prime Rate, with a revolving principal balance and interest payable monthly, due August 31, 2008, secured by approximately 500 acres of undeveloped land at NTS/VA

 

$

6,980,000

 

$

5,515,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

15,458

 

27,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,995,458

 

$

5,542,030

 

 

We anticipate seeking an extension or refinancing of the Mortgage loan payable, which is due on August 31, 2008, however, there can be no assurances that we will be successful in doing so.  The Prime Rate was 5.25% and 7.25% on March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

 

Our Mortgage loan payable is secured by approximately 500 acres of undeveloped land at the NTS/VA project.  All previous security and collateral pledges were released.  Paydowns from lot sales are no longer required.  The loan is a revolver, with $300,000 of the credit commitment set aside as an interest reserve.  The maximum amount outstanding at any time shall be no greater than $7,500,000.

 

Note 11 – Revenue Recognition and Cost of Sales

 

We recognize revenue and related cost from lot sales using the accrual method in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which is when payment has been received and title, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, and we are not obligated to perform significant activities after the sale.  The country club recognizes operating revenue as services are performed.

 

                We calculate our cost of sales using a percentage based on estimates of total sales and project costs, principally acquisition and development costs.  We estimate cost of sales percentages at the end of each fiscal year, and the resulting cost of sales percentages are applied prospectively.  Total estimates are based on an analysis of actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs of completion.  Adjustments to estimated total project sales and development costs for the project affect the cost of goods sold percentage.  The difference in the cost of sales percentage of NTS/LFII compared to NTS/VA and the difference in the lot sales mix will create a proportionate change in the combined gross profit margin throughout a given year.  Cost of sales for a specific period also includes direct selling costs, such as those relating to sales concessions, incurred during the period.  These costs are not included in the estimated cost of sales percentage.

 

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Note 12 – Related Party Transactions

 

On February 17, 2006, NTS/VA entered into an agreement to sell to a related party, Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC, lots 808 through 825, inclusive in Section 27 of the Fawn Lake Development.  The purchase price per lot was $126,150, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,270,700.  The lot price in the agreement was determined by averaging the sales price of similarly situated lots within the NTS/VA Fawn Lake Development.  The Board of Directors of the Fund unanimously adopted a resolution approving the sale of these lots to the related party.  The initial closing occurred on March 29, 2006, where lots 808, 809, 810, 811, 822, 823, 824 and 825 were purchased for an aggregate purchase price of $1,009,200.  The purchaser had 18 months from the initial closing to purchase the remaining lots.  In accordance with SFAS No. 66 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate,” we have accounted for the initial closing transaction using the deposit method.  During 2006, 5 lots were purchased by Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC for an aggregate of $630,750.  On August 8, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Fund unanimously approved an amendment to the Purchase Agreement.  The Amendment provided for an extension requiring Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC to purchase the remaining ten lots as follows:  three lots by May 23, 2008, three lots by August 23, 2008 and four lots by December 23, 2008.

 

On February 29, 2008 Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC paid the balance owed to NTS/VA for the remaining lots 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, 818, 819, 820, and 821 for the aggregate price of $1,311,960.  The purchase price includes a 4% lot premium for these lots and in addition, NTS/VA earned approximately $76,000 in interest income due to the extension of the sale per the initial contract.  These proceeds were used to reduce our obligation currently deferred and owed to affiliates of the Sponsor.

 

Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC is a joint venture engaged in the construction of homes in the Fawn Lake development.  Our Chairman, Mr. J.D. Nichols, our President, Mr. Brian F. Lavin, and the Senior Vice President of NTS/VA, Mr. Ralph DeRosa, are members of Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC. We are not a member of Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC.

 

On May 4, 2006, NTS/VA sold to a related party, Fawn Lake Sales Center, LLC, 0.57 acres of land for $125,000.  Fawn Lake Sales Center, LLC is a joint venture engaged in the construction and ownership of a sales office building located in the Fawn Lake Development.  Our Chairman, Mr. J.D. Nichols, our President, Mr. Brian F. Lavin, and the Senior Vice President of NTS/VA, Mr. Ralph DeRosa, are members of Fawn Lake Sales Center, LLC.  We are not a member of Fawn Lake Sales Center, LLC.  In March 2007, NTS/VA moved its sales operations into this building and began paying rent to Fawn Lake Sales Center, LLC.  The monthly rent paid by NTS/VA totals $6,500 and is included in our Statement of Operations as selling, general and administrative – affiliates.

 

On March 26, 2008, Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture entered into an agreement to sell a parcel of land totaling approximately 11 acres for an aggregate of $5.3 million.  The purchaser is a joint venture between our affiliate, NTS Realty Holdings Limited Partnership, and an unaffiliated third party.   The transaction is expected to close within 150 days of the date of the sale agreement.  We own a 50% interest in the Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture and anticipate receiving our proportionate share of the net sale proceeds.

 

As of March 31, 2008, the Sponsor or its affiliates owned 680,154 of our shares, which is 21% of our outstanding shares.  We entered into the following agreements with various affiliates of the Sponsor regarding the ongoing operation of the Fund.

 

Property Management Agreements

 

The ongoing operation and management of the Lake Forest North and Fawn Lake projects will be conducted by NTS Management under the terms of (i) a property management agreement executed on December 30, 1997, and dated as of October 1, 1997, by and among the Fund, NTS/LFII and NTS Residential Management Company for the Lake Forest North project, and (ii) a property management agreement executed on December 30, 1997, and dated as of October 1, 1997, by and among the Fund, NTS/VA and NTS Residential Management Company for the Fawn Lake project (collectively, the “Management Agreements”).  The Management Agreements have been renewed through December 31, 2008.  Under the Management Agreements, NTS Management is entitled to reimbursement for costs incurred in the operation and management of the Lake Forest North and Fawn Lake projects, is also entitled to an overhead recovery and may accrue an incentive payment payable as provided therein.

 

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These expense reimbursements include direct and pro-rated costs incurred in the management and operation of NTS/LFII and NTS/VA.  These reimbursements include management, accounting, professional, engineering and development, marketing and office personnel employment costs incurred by NTS Management and/or certain of its affiliates as well as various non-payroll related operating expenses.  Employment costs are for those individuals rendering services at the residential projects, some of whom are full-time and on-site, and others who are not on site or have multiple residential project responsibilities.  For services provided by individuals not on site, or with multiple residential project responsibilities, costs are pro-rated by NTS Management and allocated to the appropriate residential project, in accordance with the Management Agreements.  As permitted by the Management Agreements, we were charged the following amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.  These amounts are reflected in selling, general and administrative - affiliates on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations in accordance with the Management Agreements.

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 
March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Personnel Related Costs

 

 

 

 

 

Finance and accounting

 

$

113,000

 

$

93,000

 

Data processing

 

3,000

 

3,000

 

Human resources

 

19,000

 

18,000

 

Executive and administrative services

 

43,000

 

45,000

 

Sales and administrative

 

66,000

 

78,000

 

Construction management

 

9,000

 

9,000

 

Legal

 

16,000

 

15,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total personnel related costs

 

269,000

 

261,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rent

 

20,000

 

9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total expense reimbursements

 

$

289,000

 

$

270,000

 

 

Additionally, NTS Management is entitled to an overhead recovery, which is a reimbursement for overhead expenses attributable to the employees and the efforts of NTS Management under the Management Agreements, in an amount equal to 3.75% of the projects’ gross cash receipts, as defined in the Management Agreements.  Overhead recovery for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 was approximately $116,000 and $26,000, respectively.  These amounts are classified with selling, general and administrative-affiliates in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

There were also expense reimbursements of approximately $380,000 and $343,000 accrued to NTS Management or an affiliate during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, for Fawn Lake Country Club.  Such costs include compensation costs of management, golf course maintenance, golf professional, kitchen personnel, and accounting as well as various non-payroll related operating expenses.  In addition, there were overhead recovery fees of approximately $16,000 accrued to NTS Management for overhead recovery fees at Fawn Lake Country Club for each of the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.

 

The Management Agreements also call for NTS Management to potentially receive an incentive payment, as defined in the Management Agreements, equal to 10% of the net cash flows of the projects.  The incentive payment will not begin accruing until after the cumulative cash flows of NTS/LFII, NTS/VA and the Fund’s share of the cash flow of the Joint Venture would have been sufficient to enable us to have returned to our then existing stockholders an amount which, after adding thereto all other payments actually remitted or distributed to such stockholders of the Fund, is at least equal to the stockholders’ original capital contribution.  As of March 31, 2008, we had raised approximately $63,690,000 and had paid distributions of approximately $23,141,000.  As of March 31, 2008, no amount had been accrued as an incentive payment in our consolidated financial statements.

 

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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Due to Affiliates

 

As of March 31, 2008, we owed approximately $1,917,000 to NTS Development and Residential Management Company for salary and overhead reimbursements included in accounts payable and accrued expenses due to affiliates.

 

NTS Development and NTS Management have agreed to defer, until December 31, 2008, amounts owed to them by us as of December 31, 2007 and those amounts accruing from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, other than as permitted by our cash flows.  There can be no assurances that NTS Development and NTS Management will continue to defer amounts due them past December 31, 2008.

 

Sale of Undeveloped Land

 

On March 6, 2001, NTS/LFII sold 26.5 acres of land to Lake Forest Fairways, LLC (“Fairways”), a limited liability company which was formed between NTS Development Company and Fairway Development, LLC (an unaffiliated third party).  The initial payment was made on March 6, 2001 for $30,000 per acre for a total of $795,000.  Fairways will also pay NTS/LFII at each closing of the sale of the first 100 home units, as an additional component of the purchase price for the property, the sum of $14,500 per home unit sold.  The sale has been recorded using the cost recovery method and the transaction was recorded for a total sales value of $1,715,000, consisting of the initial payment at closing for $795,000 and the gross future proceeds of $1,450,000, which were discounted to a net present value of $920,000.  Under the cost recovery method, no profit is recognized until cash payments by the buyer (Fairways) exceed the seller’s (NTS/LFII) cost of the property sold.  On January 31, 2008, Lake Forest Fairways, LLC paid the balance owed to NTS/LFII for the remaining 52 home units at $14,500 per each home unit.  During 2008, NTS/LFII recognized revenue of approximately $358,000 and interest income of approximately $396,000 from this final Fairways payment.

 

Note 13 – Country Club Accounting

 

Presented below are the approximate condensed statements of operations for the Fawn Lake Country Club for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Condensed Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

420,000

 

$

412,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

420,000

 

412,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

72,000

 

59,000

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses reimbursed to affiliates

 

396,000

 

359,000

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

189,000

 

167,000

 

Depreciation

 

32,000

 

29,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total expenses

 

689,000

 

614,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(269,000

)

$

(202,000

)

 

Note 14 – Income Taxes

 

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequence of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns in accordance with FAS 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”.  Effective January 1, 2007, the Fund has adopted FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FAS No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes” (FIN 48).  FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements uncertain tax positions that the Fund has taken or expects to take in its income tax returns.  The adoption of FIN 48 had no impact on the Fund’s

 

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results of operations, cash flows or financial position.  Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the Fund’s book and tax bases of assets and liabilities and tax carry forwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.  The principal tax carry forwards and temporary differences giving rise to our deferred taxes consist of tax net operating loss carry forwards, valuation allowances and differences in inventory basis for book and tax.  Our federal income tax returns for 2004, 2005, and 2006 are open to examination.

 

A valuation allowance is provided when the probability that the deferred tax asset to be realized does not meet the criteria established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.  We have determined, based on our history of operating losses and our expectations for the future, that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets on March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, will not be realized and have provided a valuation allowance for the net deferred tax assets.  We anticipate a tax loss for 2008 and had a loss for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  Thus, no income taxes were provided for the periods presented.  Our net operating loss carry forwards and unrealized temporary book-tax differences are offset by a full valuation allowance.  As of December 31, 2007 we had a federal net operating loss carry forward of approximately $29,534,000 expiring during various years beginning in 2018 and ending in 2027.

 

Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

We, as an owner of real estate, are subject to various environmental laws of federal, state and local governments.  Compliance by us with existing laws has not had a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.  However, we cannot predict the impact of new or changed laws or regulations on our current properties or on properties that it may acquire in the future.

 

Except as described below, we do not believe there is any litigation threatened against us other than routine litigation arising out of the ordinary course of business, some of which is expected to be covered by insurance and none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.  We believe we have adequate insurance.

 

On June 4, 2007, the Joint Venture received notice from the Lake Forest Master Community Association, Inc. (“the Association”) of alleged construction defects in bridges, roadways, retaining walls, storm drains and other constructed facilities turned over to the Association in September of 2005.  On June 28, 2007, a second notice of claim was received by the Joint Venture from the Association alleging additional defects in the underdrain systems also turned over to the Association.  The estimated value placed on the defects by the Association is approximately $4,500,000.  The Joint Venture responded to the claim in accordance with Florida Statute Sec 558 and has performed preliminary investigations to determine if any of these alleged defects exist.  The Joint Venture continues to respond to the Association consistent with the procedures outlined in the aforementioned statute.  On August 3, 2007, the Joint Venture was served with a lawsuit in Seminole County, Florida, by the Association naming Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture, Orlando Lake Forest Inc., NTS Mortgage Income Fund, OLF II Corporation and Orlando Capital Corporation as defendants.  The lawsuit alleges that bridges, roadways, retaining walls, storm drains and other constructed facilities were constructed with defects and deficiencies.  The court held a hearing on December 19, 2007, on our motion for summary judgment and we are still awaiting the court’s decision.  No trial date has been set, pending resolution of the motion.  It is not otherwise possible to predict the outcome of this litigation at this time.  The Joint Venture is not aware of any defects that presently require the accrual of a loss contingency and plans to vigorously defend itself against this claim and the associated lawsuit.

 

NTS/LFII and NTS/VA have various certificates of deposit, bonds and letters of credits outstanding to governmental agencies and utility companies.  NTS/VA had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $50,000 at March 31, 2008.  The primary purpose of these documents is to ensure that the work at the developments is completed in accordance with the construction plans as approved by the appropriate governmental agency or utility company.

 

Note 16 – Guaranties to the Fund

 

NTS Guaranty Corporation (the “Guarantor”), an affiliate of the Sponsor, has guaranteed that, at the time that we are liquidated and dissolved, the total distributions we have made to stockholders from all sources during our existence are at least equal to the original capital contributions attributable to our then outstanding shares.  The

 

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original capital contributions attributable to our outstanding shares were $63,690,000.  As of March 31, 2008, we had paid distributions of approximately $23,141,000.

 

Any liability of the Guarantor under the guaranty is expressly limited to its assets.  The Guarantor holds a $10.0 million demand note receivable from Mr. J.D. Nichols, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sponsor.  There can be no assurance that Mr. Nichols will, if called upon, be able to honor his obligation to the Guarantor or that the Guarantor will be able to satisfy its obligation under the guaranty.  The Guarantor may in the future guarantee obligations of other third parties including guaranties of obligations owed by our affiliates to other entities.

 

Based on our most recent analysis, the entire assets of the Guarantor will be called upon to fulfill the capital return guaranty.  Even with a $10.0 million payment from the Guarantor, current estimates indicate that final liquidating distributions will be insufficient to return to stockholders an amount equal to original capital contributions attributable to the then outstanding shares.  As final liquidating distributions are not likely for several years, these estimates may change significantly prior to their issuance.

 

Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 and the cautionary statements below.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  Application of these accounting principles requires us to make estimates about the future resolution of existing uncertainties; as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.  In preparing these financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of the amounts and disclosures included in the financial statements, giving due regard to materiality.  There have not been significant changes to our Critical Accounting Policies as included in our most recent annual report on form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2008.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following tables include our selected summarized operating data for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.  This data is presented to provide assistance in identifying trends in our operating results and other factors affecting our business.  This data should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, in Part I, Item 1 of this report.

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

 

MIF

 

NTS/LFII

 

NTS/VA

 

Total

 

Lot sales, net of discounts

 

$

 

$

358,000

 

$

2,230,000

 

$

2,588,000

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

(1,403,000

)

(1,403,000

)

Country Club income

 

 

 

420,000

 

420,000

 

Interest and miscellaneous income

 

 

399,000

 

76,000

 

475,000

 

Operating expenses

 

(259,000

)

(42,000

)

(479,000

)

(780,000

)

Country Club expenses

 

 

 

(656,000

)

(656,000

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

(51,000

)

(51,000

)

Loss from investment in unconsolidated affiliate

 

(49,000

)

 

 

(49,000

)

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

(308,000

)

715,000

 

137,000

 

544,000

 

 

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(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2007

 

 

 

MIF

 

NTS/LFII

 

NTS/VA

 

Total

 

Lot sales, net of discounts

 

$

 

$

232,000

 

$

381,000

 

$

613,000

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

(254,000

)

(254,000

)

Country Club income

 

 

 

412,000

 

412,000

 

Interest and miscellaneous income

 

 

10,000

 

5,000

 

15,000

 

Operating expenses

 

(209,000

)

(44,000

)

(413,000

)

(666,000

)

Country Club expenses

 

 

 

(584,000

)

(584,000

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

(49,000

)

(49,000

)

Income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate

 

258,000

 

 

 

258,000

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

(1,000

)

(1,000

)

Net income (loss)

 

49,000

 

198,000

 

(503,000

)

(256,000

)

 

The following discussion relating to changes in our results of operations includes only material line items within our Statements of Operations and line items for which there was a material change between the three months ending March 31, 2008 and 2007.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2008, Lake Forest Fairways, LLC paid the balance owed to NTS/LFII for its remaining 52 home units at $14,500 per home unit.  In addition, Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC paid the balance owed to NTS/VA for the remaining lots 812 through 821.  These Lake Forest Fairways, LLC and Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC transactions fulfilled each parties outstanding commitment to NTS/LFII and NTS/VA, respectively.

 

Revenues

 

Revenue from lot sales increased to $2,588,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, from $613,000 in the comparable period in 2007.  The increase of $1,975,000 is primarily due to the Lake Forest Fairways, LLC and Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC transactions.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales increased to $1,403,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, from $254,000 in the comparable period in 2007.  The increase of $1,149,000 is primarily due to the increase in revenues discussed above.

 

Presented below are the gross profit margins for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 
March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

NTS/LFII

 

100

%

100

%

NTS/VA

 

37

%

33

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined gross profit margins

 

46

%

59

%

 

There was an increase in gross margin percentages at NTS/VA for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared with the comparable period in 2007.  Typically, changes to gross margin percentages at NTS/VA are due to revised estimates of the ultimate sales values, development costs and absorption periods.  As a result of the inherent economic volatility of residential real estate, we cannot be certain that the current estimated gross profit percentages will remain constant in the future.

 

NTS/LFII’s profit margin is a result of identifying the final costs for this development.  All identified lots have been developed.  We have approximately a 14-acre tract of ground remaining to be sold.  We do not expect to incur significant additional development costs.

 

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We periodically review the value of land and inventories and determine whether any impairment charges are needed to reflect declines in value.  We did not record any impairment charges during the periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.  The estimated net realizable value of real estate inventories represents our best estimate based on present plans and intentions, selling prices in the ordinary course of business and anticipated economic and market conditions.  Accordingly, the realization of the value of our real estate inventories is dependent on future events and conditions that may cause actual results to differ from amounts presently estimated.

 

The income and expenses of the Fawn Lake Country Club have been included in our statements of operations.  It is our intention to sell the Fawn Lake Country Club as a single asset.

 

Presented below are the approximate condensed statements of operations for the Fawn Lake Country Club for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Condensed Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

420,000

 

$

412,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

420,000

 

412,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

72,000

 

59,000

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses reimbursed to affiliates

 

396,000

 

359,000

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

189,000

 

167,000

 

Depreciation

 

32,000

 

29,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total expenses

 

689,000

 

614,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(269,000

)

$

(202,000

)

 

Expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative - affiliated expenses were approximately $405,000 and $296,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.  The increase of $109,000, or 37%, was primarily the result of an increase of approximately $91,000 in overhead recovery fees on cash receipts.  The increase in the overhead recovery fees is a direct result of the cash receipts from the increase dollar amount of lot sales in the three months ended March 31, 2008, as compared to the same period in 2007.  In addition, there is an increase in rent expense payable to the Fawn Lake Sales Center at NTS/VA of approximately $11,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, as compared to the same period in 2007.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately $361,000 and $351,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.  The increase of $10,000, or 3%, is primarily the result of an increase of landscaping expense at NTS/VA of approximately $11,000, an increase in legal and professional fees of approximately $10,000 due to increases in general legal fees offset by a decrease in repairs and maintenance expenses of approximately $11,000 at NTS/VA.

 

Increases and decreases in interest expense generally correspond directly to increases and decreases in the outstanding balances of our borrowings and our subsidiaries borrowings as well as in the capitalization percentage.  For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, approximately $107,000 and $44,000, respectively, was capitalized in inventory.  The increase in total interest is primarily due to the increase in outstanding balances of loans.

 

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Other income (expense), net

 

Other income (expense), net was approximately $475,000 and $15,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.  The increase of $460,000 is a result of the Lake Forest Fairways, LLC and Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC transactions.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The primary sources of our liquidity are the ability of our subsidiaries (NTS/LFII and NTS/VA) and us to continue to defer payment of amounts owed to NTS Development Company and NTS Management, to draw upon our mortgage loan and the net proceeds retained from sales of residential lots and homes owned by our subsidiaries and the Joint Venture.

 

Under the terms of our mortgage loan, we may draw up to $7,500,000 for certain development costs in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreement.  The loan is a revolver, due August 31, 2008, with $300,000 of the credit commitment set aside as an interest reserve.  As of March 31, 2008, the loan balance was $6,980,000.  Failure to generate sufficient proceeds from lot sales, refinance or renew our loan when due, or the lack of further availability under the loan may have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and capital resources.

 

NTS Development Company and NTS Management have agreed to defer amounts owed to them by us as of December 31, 2007 and those amounts that will accrue during fiscal 2008 through the period ending December 31, 2008, other than as permitted by our cash flows.  There can be no assurances that this level of support will continue past December 31, 2008.  If these amounts are not deferred, such action could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and financial condition.  Payment of such deferred amounts would be dependent upon available operating cash flow or funding from potential third-party resources in the form of loans or advances.

 

The following table summarizes our sources/uses of cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Operating activities

 

$

1,407,498

 

$

(1,427,846

)

Investing activities

 

(2,937

)

217,914

 

Financing activities

 

(1,341,353

)

1,223,756

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and equivalents

 

$

63,208

 

$

13,824

 

 

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

 

Cash provided by operating activities was approximately $1,407,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  The primary components of the cash provided by operating activities were the proceeds from the Lake Forest Fairways, LLC and Cedar Creek Virginia, LLC transactions.

 

Cash used in operating activities was approximately $1,428,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  The primary components of the cash used in operating activities were an increase in inventory of approximately $537,000, a decrease in accounts payable of $536,000, income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $258,000, and a net loss of approximately $256,000, which were partially offset by a decrease in notes receivable of $103,000.

 

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

 

Cash used in investing activities was approximately $3,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  The primary component of the cash used in investing activities are capital additions at Fawn Lake Country Club of approximately $3,000 for furniture.

 

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Cash provided by investing activities was approximately $218,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  The primary component of the cash provided by investing activities was a cash distribution from unconsolidated affiliate of $400,000, which was partially offset by capital additions at Fawn Lake Country Club of approximately $19,000 for furniture and approximately $151,000 for buildings, and $12,000 for furniture at Fawn Lake Development.

 

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

 

Cash used in financing activities was approximately $1,341,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  The primary component of the cash used in financing activities was cash used to satisfy accounts payable to affiliates of approximately $2,795,000 which were owed to NTS Development Company and NTS Residential Management Company for salary and overhead reimbursements which was partially offset by cash provided by proceeds from mortgages and notes payable of approximately $1,465,000.

 

Cash provided by financing activities was approximately $1,224,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  The primary component of the cash provided by financing activities were proceeds from mortgages and notes payable of approximately $1,605,000, which were partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable to affiliates of approximately $266,000 which is owed to NTS Development Company and NTS Residential Management Company for salary and overhead reimbursements, and payments on notes payable of approximately $115,000.

 

Future Liquidity

 

We intend to satisfy our future liquidity needs through cash provided by operations, cash reserves, additional borrowings secured by our properties and deferrals of amounts owed to NTS Development and NTS Management.  There can be no assurance that funds from operations, reserves or borrowings will be available, or that NTS Development and NTS Management will continue to defer amounts due them past December 31, 2008.  If these sources of liquidity are not available, we will manage the demand on liquidity according to our best interest.

 

As of December 31, 2007, we expected to require approximately $1,800,000 of cash for development costs.  We expect future lot sales and borrowings secured by our properties to be the source of this cash.  The projected development costs assume lower prices and enhanced incentives will spur demand for lots, and sales will recover somewhat from the low levels we are currently experiencing.  If demand for our lots does not increase, we may need more cash to sustain our operations at this development.  For the three months ended March 31, 2008, we have incurred approximately $101,000 for section development costs.

 

At various times throughout the three months ended March 31, 2007, Orlando Lake Forest Inc., the managing general partner of Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture, authorized payment of an aggregate of $800,000 in distributions to the partners of Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture.  We own a 50% interest in Joint Venture and received $400,000 of the distribution proceeds.

 

On March 26, 2008, Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture entered into an agreement to sell a parcel of land totaling approximately 11 acres for an aggregate of $5.3 million.  The purchaser is a joint venture between our affiliate, NTS Realty Holdings Limited Partnership, and an unaffiliated third party.   The transaction is expected to close within 150 days of the date of the sale agreement.  We own a 50% interest in Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture and anticipate receiving our proportionate share of the net sale proceeds.

 

Litigation

 

On June 4, 2007, the Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture (“the Joint Venture”) received notice from the Lake Forest Master Community Association, Inc. (“the Association”) of alleged construction defects in bridges, roadways, retaining walls, storm drains and other constructed facilities turned over to the Association in September of 2005.  On June 28, 2007, a second notice of claim was received by the Joint Venture from the Association alleging additional defects in the underdrain systems also turned over to the Association.  The estimated value placed on the defects by the Association is approximately $4,500,000.  The Joint Venture responded to the claim in accordance with Florida Statute Sec 558 and has performed preliminary investigations to determine if any of these alleged defects exist.  The Joint Venture will continue to respond to the Association consistent with the procedures outlined in the aforementioned statute.  On August 3, 2007, the Joint Venture was served with a lawsuit in Seminole County, Florida, by the Association naming Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture, Orlando Lake Forest Inc., NTS

 

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Mortgage Income Fund, OLF II Corporation and Orlando Capital Corporation as defendants.  The lawsuit alleges that bridges, roadways, retaining walls, storm drains and other constructed facilities were constructed with defects and deficiencies.  The court held a hearing on December 19, 2007, on our motion for summary judgment and we are still awaiting the court’s decision.  No trial date has been set, pending resolution of the motion.  It is not otherwise possible to predict the outcome of this litigation at this time.  The Joint Venture is not aware of any defects that presently require the accrual of a loss contingency and plans to vigorously defend itself against this claim and the associated lawsuit.

 

Other than, the matter mentioned above, we do not believe there is any litigation threatened against us other than routine litigation arising out of the ordinary course of business, some of which is expected to be covered by insurance and none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.  We believe we have adequate insurance.

 

Dissolution and Liquidation

 

We are a finite life entity.  Our organizational documents require us to dissolve and commence an orderly liquidation by December 31, 2008.  Delaware law, our state of incorporation, provides us with a three-year period after dissolution to wind up our affairs and issue final distributions to stockholders.  We anticipate filing for dissolution on or before December 31, 2008, and thereupon initiating our liquidation.

 

Final liquidating distributions will be made after payment of all of our debts and obligations, including approximately $1,917,000 currently deferred and owed to affiliates of the Sponsor by us and our portion of approximately $4,000 currently deferred and owed to affiliates of the Sponsor by the Joint Venture (as of March 31, 2008 our portion is approximately $2,000).  Among the obligations also required to be resolved prior to issuing final distributions is the Lake Forest Orlando homeowners’ lawsuit.  See Litigation for further discussion of the Lake Forest Orlando Lawsuit.  The amount available for distribution upon the completion of our liquidation, however, cannot be estimated with certainty given that final distributions will likely not be issued for several years.

 

NTS Guaranty Corporation (the “Guarantor”), an affiliate of the Sponsor, has guaranteed that when we complete our liquidation, the aggregate distributions made to stockholders from all sources during our existence will be at least equal to the original capital contributions attributable to our then outstanding shares.  As of March 31, 2008, the original capital contributions attributable to our outstanding shares were $63,690,000, and we had paid aggregate distributions of approximately $23,141,000.  As discussed further below, based on our most recent analysis, which includes all of the Guarantor’s assets, the amount projected to be distributed to our stockholders at the completion of our liquidation will not be sufficient to return an amount equal to their original capital contributions.

 

The liability of the Guarantor under the guaranty is expressly limited to its assets.  The Guarantor’s sole asset is a $10.0 million demand promissory note from Mr. J. D. Nichols personally.  Mr. Nichols is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sponsor.  There can be no assurance that Mr. Nichols will, if called upon, be able to honor his obligation to the Guarantor or that the Guarantor will be able to satisfy its obligation under the guaranty.  The Guarantor may in the future guarantee obligations of other third parties, including guaranties of obligations owed by our affiliates to other entities.

 

In connection with our ongoing review of the status of our properties and progress to liquidation, we estimate the total distributions anticipated to be issued to our stockholders through the completion of our liquidation.  As part of the current period’s review process, we incorporated the analysis provided by an independent third-party concerning our Fawn Lake development.  The downturn in the United States residential real estate market in general, and, in particular, in the Washington DC market, have negatively impacted our estimates of the likely net profits to be generated from our Fawn Lake development by the completion of the liquidation.  Based on our most recent analysis, we currently anticipate that after payment of all liabilities, the proceeds from future property sales, liquidation of other assets and a $10.0 million payment from the Guarantor will be insufficient to return to stockholders an amount equal to original capital contributions attributable to the then outstanding shares.  As final liquidating distributions are not likely for several years, these estimates may change significantly prior to their issuance.  The current estimate, however, reflects a substantial shortfall, which, at this time, we anticipate is unlikely to be recovered prior to the issuance of final liquidating distributions.

 

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Other conditions may arise impacting our ability to complete a timely and orderly liquidation, thereby reducing the potential maximum value of our assets.  This, in turn, could reduce our earnings and thereby liquidating distributions to our stockholders.

 

Website Information

 

Our website address is www.ntsdevelopment.com.  Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act are available and may be accessed free of charge through the “Investor Relations” section of our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file this material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.  Our website and the information contained therein or connected thereto are not incorporated into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Our primary market risk exposure with regard to financial instruments stems from changes in interest rates.  Our debt instruments bear interest at both variable and fixed rates as discussed in Note 10 of our financial statements.  For the three months ended March 31, 2008, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in an approximate $16,000 increase in interest expense.  During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the majority of interest expense incurred was capitalized in inventory.

 

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

 

Our President and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2008.  Based on that evaluation, our President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2008.  There were no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2008.

 

Item 4T – Controls and Procedures

 

There were no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

None.

 

Item 1A – Risk Factors

There have not been material changes to our Risk Factors as disclosed in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2008.

 

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Period

 

Total Number of 
Shares Purchased (1)

 

Average Price Paid 
Per Share

 

Total Number of 
Shares Purchased as 
Part of Publicly 
Announced Plans or 
Programs

 

Maximum Number 
(or Approximate 
Dollar Value) of 
Shares That May Yet 
Be Purchased Under 
the Plans or 
Programs

 

January 2008

 

1,252

 

$

5.50

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 2008

 

806

 

$

4.50

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 2008

 

335

 

$

4.50

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

2,393

 

$

5.02

 

 

N/A

 

 


(1)   Our shares were purchased by Bluegreen Investors, LLC, one of our affiliates.  The shares were purchased from                time to time on the secondary market or through private transactions.

 

Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 

Item 5 – Other Information

None.

 

Item 6 – Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

 

 

 

3.1

 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

3.2

 

By-Laws

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

10.1

 

Material contracts - the agreements whereby the Registrant acquired all of the issued and outstanding common capital stock of NTS/LFII and NTS/VA, and the Property Management Agreements between the Registrant and NTS Management

 

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

10.2

 

Form of Guaranty Agreement

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

10.3

 

Demand Promissory Note

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

10.4

 

Form of Advisory Agreement

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

Code of Ethics

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit No.

 

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

(6)

 


(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, referencing the exhibit number used in such Registration Statement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

 

Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 1998.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

 

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEF 14A, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5)

 

Located on the Registrant’s website www.ntsdevelopment.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6)

 

Filed herewith.

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

NTS MORTGAGE INCOME FUND

 

 

By:

/s/ Brian F. Lavin

 

 

Brian F. Lavin

 

 

 

Its:

President

 

 

Date:

May 7, 2008

 

 

By:

/s/ Gregory A. Wells

 

 

Gregory A. Wells

 

 

 

Its:

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Date:

May 7, 2008

 

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