0001193125-13-022354.txt : 20130325 0001193125-13-022354.hdr.sgml : 20130325 20130124170636 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-13-022354 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: CORRESP PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20130124 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ISABELLA BANK CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000842517 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 382830092 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: CORRESP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST BROADWAY CITY: MT PLEASANT STATE: MI ZIP: 48858 BUSINESS PHONE: 5177729471 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST BROADWAY CITY: MT PLEASANT STATE: MI ZIP: 48858 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IBT BANCORP INC /MI/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 CORRESP 1 filename1.htm SEC Response Letter

 

LOGO

January 24, 2013

VIA EDGAR

Mr. Marc Thomas

Reviewing Accountant

Division of Corporation Finance

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street NE

Washington, DC 20549-4561

Dear Mr. Thomas:

 

Re: Isabella Bank Corporation

Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011

Filed March 12, 2012

Form 10-Q for Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2012

Filed November 7, 2012

File No. 000-18415

This letter responds to your letter dated December 27, 2012 regarding the filings referenced above for Isabella Bank Corporation (the “Corporation”). By letter dated December 27, 2012, the Corporation confirmed its counsel’s conversation of the same date with Mr. Paul Cline, Staff Accountant, regarding the Corporation’s request to extend the time to respond to your letter. As discussed, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) allowed the Corporation to respond by January 25, 2013, instead of within the 10 business days indicated in your December 27, 2012 letter.

For your convenience, each of your comments in your December 27, 2012 letter is set forth below in bold print immediately prior to the Corporation’s response.


Mr. Marc Thomas

Page 2

January 24, 2013

 

Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011

Loans Past Due and Loans in Non-Accrual Status, page 21

 

1. Please revise future filings to disaggregate the 30-89 days loans past due and accruing category to disclose them in 30-59 days and 60-89 days categories. Refer to ASC 310-10.

Response: ASC 310-10-50-7A states that: “An entity shall provide an analysis of the age of the recorded investment in financing receivables at the end of the reporting period that are past due, as determined by the entity’s policy.” It is the Corporation’s policy to analyze loans past due in the following categories: 30-89 days past due and still accruing, 90 or more days past due and still accruing, and loans in nonaccrual status. Accordingly, we believe the Corporation’s disclosures have complied with the requirements of ASC 310-10. However, since the information is obtainable and pursuant to your request, the Corporation confirms that in future filings the Corporation will disaggregate the 30-89 days loans past due and accruing category to disclose them in 30-59 days and 60-89 days categories in Note 6, “Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses.” Pursuant to the request in your December 27, 2012 letter, the Corporation is including as Attachment #1 an example proposed revised table for Note 6 on page 66 of the Form 10-K, prepared as of December 31, 2011 which includes a proposed disaggregated disclosure. In addition, we will include the following disclosure in “Loans Past Due and Loans in Nonaccrual Status” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis:

Additional disclosures about loans past due and in nonaccrual status are included in “Note 6 – Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses” of the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.


Mr. Marc Thomas

Page 3

January 24, 2013

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings, page 22

 

2. Please revise future filings to discuss whether your troubled debt restructuring (TDR) programs are government or company sponsored and to specifically discuss whether they are short-term or long-term modifications.

Response: The Corporation acknowledges your comment and confirms that in future filings the Corporation will provide discussion in Management’s Discussion and Analysis as to whether its troubled debt restructuring (TDR) programs are government or Corporation sponsored and will specifically discuss whether they were short-term or long-term modifications. Pursuant to the request in your December 27, 2012 letter, the following is a draft proposed disclosure:

The Corporation restructures debt with borrowers who due to temporary financial difficulties are unable to service their debt on the original terms. The Corporation may extend amortization, reduce interest rates, forgive principal, or a combination of these modifications. Typically, the modifications are for a period of five years or less. There are no TDR’s that were Government sponsored as of December 31, 2011.

 

3. Please revise future filings to discuss how loan modifications affect the timing of the recording of the allowance for loan losses.

Response: The Corporation acknowledges your comment and confirms that in future filings the Corporation will discuss how loan modifications affect the timing of the recording of the allowance for loan losses. In Note 6 at page 71 in the Corporation’s Form 10-K, the Corporation disclosed that “Based on the Corporation’s historical loss experience, losses associated with TDR’s are not significantly different than other impaired loans within the same loan segment.” Pursuant to the request in your December 27, 2012 letter, the Corporation proposes to add the following to that disclosure in future filings:

Losses associated with TDR’s, if any, are included in the estimation of the allowance for loan losses in the quarter in which a loan is identified as a TDR, and the Corporation reviews the allowance estimation each reporting period to ensure its continued appropriateness.


Mr. Marc Thomas

Page 4

January 24, 2013

 

4. Please revise future filings to disclose the amount of loan loss allowance recorded for TDR’s. Considering that these loans appear to constitute a significant amount of impaired loans, provide disaggregated disclosure of TDR’s within your impaired loan disclosures.

Response: The Corporation acknowledges your comment and proposes that in future filings the Corporation disclose, by total, outstanding balance, unpaid principal balance, and associated valuation allowance for TDR’s and impaired loans for each required reporting period. Pursuant to the request in your December 27, 2012 letter, the Corporation is including as Attachment #2 the proposed management discussion and analysis disclosure as of December 31, 2011.

 

5. Noting your policy of returning TDR’s to accrual status after six months of performance under the modified terms, please revise future filings to discuss the timing of loan restructurings such that only $1 million of these loans were classified as non-accrual at December 31, 2011 while $18.3 million in loans were restructured in 2011.

Response: The Corporation acknowledges your comment and confirms that in future filings the Corporation will discuss the timing of loan restructurings as appropriate. Pursuant to the request in your December 27, 2012 letter, the Corporation is including as Attachment #3 a proposed management discussion and analysis disclosure which details activity for the period ended December 31, 2011.

 

6. Noting that you restructured $18.3 million in loans in 2011 and that restructured loans totaled $18.8 million at December 31, 2011, please revise future filings to provide a discussion of the changes in TDR’s between periods, clarifying, for instance, how the $5.7 million in restructured loans at December 31, 2010 rolled through to the December 31, 2011 balance. It may be helpful to accompany your discussion with a roll-forward of TDR’s between periods.

Response: The Corporation acknowledges your comment and confirms that in future filings the Corporation will provide a discussion of the changes in TDR’s between periods and include a roll forward summary within management’s discussion and analysis. Pursuant to the request in your December 27, 2012 letter, the Corporation is including as Attachment #3 a proposed management discussion and analysis disclosure which details activity for the period ended December 31, 2011.


Mr. Marc Thomas

Page 5

January 24, 2013

 

Form 10-Q for Fiscal Period Ended September 30, 2012

General

 

7. Please revise the footnotes to the financial statements in future filings on Form 10-Q to include the parent company only financial information of the bank holding company.

Response: The Corporation acknowledges your comment and confirms that in future filings the Corporation will include parent only financial statements for the bank holding company. Attachment #4 contains a proposed disclosure as of September 30, 2012.

Note 12. Fair Value, page 33

 

8. It is not clear to us why you believe that your loans should be categorized as level 2 assets considering their unique characteristics and the various assumptions made in determining their fair values, including credit quality. We believe these assets fall under the level 3 category. Please revise future filings accordingly or provide us a detailed explanation of why you believe they should be categorized under level 2.

Response: The Corporation acknowledges your comment and confirms that in future filings the Corporation will categorize loans as level 3 assets. Pursuant to the request in your December 27, 2012 letter, the Corporation is including as Attachment #5 a proposed disclosure that includes this re-categorization as of September 30, 2012, and replaces “Note 12 – Fair Value” on page 33 through 39 of the Form 10-Q.


Mr. Marc Thomas

Page 6

January 24, 2013

 

9. It is not clear to us why you believe that your foreclosed assets should be categorized as level 2 considering their unique characteristics and the various assumptions made in determining their fair values, including the numerous assumptions made in the appraisal process. We believe these assets fall under the level 3 category. Please revise future filings accordingly or provide us a detailed explanation of why you believe they should be categorized under level 2.

Response: The Corporation acknowledges your comment and confirms that in future filings the Corporation will categorize foreclosed assets as level 3 assets. Pursuant to the request in your December 27, 2012 letter, the Corporation is including as Attachment #5 a proposed disclosure that includes this re-categorization as of September 30, 2012, and replaces “Note 12 – Fair Value” on page 33 through 39 of the Form 10-Q.

 

10. Please revise future filings to disclose the acquisition dates and nature of the operations of Investment Corporate Settlement Solutions and Valley Financial Corporation, which you classify as equity securities without readily determinable fair values. Discuss the procedures specific to each of these investments that you follow to determine their fair values each balance sheet date. Clarify why you have not classified them in your table disclosing the fair value hierarchy since you reference level 3 in your narrative.

Response: Footnote (1) for the line item “Equity securities without readily determinable fair values” in the table included as part of the disclosure “Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value in their Entirety on a Recurring Basis” states that “Due to the characteristics of equity securities without readily determinable fair values, they are not disclosed under a specific fair value hierarchy.” The Corporation’s reference to these investments on page 35 of its narrative is that in the event a nonrecurring fair value measurement would be required for other-than-temporary impairment, it would be classified as Level 3. The Corporation is including Attachment #5 which includes amended disclosure that further clarifies the details associated with these investments as of September 30, 2012, and replaces “Note 12 – Fair Value” on page 33 through 39 of the Form 10-Q.


Mr. Marc Thomas

Page 7

January 24, 2013

 

 

The Corporation acknowledges that: (1) the Corporation is responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of its disclosures in the Corporation’s filings; (2) staff comments or changes to disclosure in response to staff comments do not foreclose the Commission from taking any action with respect to the Corporation’s filings; and (3) the Corporation may not assert staff comments as a defense in any proceeding initiated by the Commission or any person under the federal securities laws of the United States.

We trust that we have adequately addressed your comments. However, should you have additional comments after reviewing our responses, please contact us and we will address those promptly.

Sincerely,

ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

 

/s/ Dennis P. Angner

Dennis P. Angner

President and Chief Financial Officer

Principal Financial Officer


ATTACHMENT #1 - This Would Replace the table on page 66 of Note 6 in the Footnote Disclosure

Our primary credit quality indicator for residential real estate and consumer loans is the individual loan’s past due aging. The following tables summarize the Corporation’s past due and current loans as of December 31:

 

     2011  
     Accruing Interest             Total
Past Due
and
Nonaccrual
               
     and Past Due:                          
     30-59      60-89      90 Days                          
     Days      Days      or More      Nonaccrual         Current      Total  

Commercial

                    

Commercial real estate

   $ 1,721       $ —         $ 364       $ 4,176       $ 6,261       $ 251,834       $ 258,095   

Commercial other

     388         38         3         25         454         107,165         107,619   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total commercial

     2,109         38         367         4,201         6,715         358,999         365,714   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Agricultural

                    

Agricultural real estate

     —           —           99         189         288         44,395         44,683   

Agricultural other

     —           2         —           415         417         29,545         29,962   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total agricultural

     —           2         99         604         705         73,940         74,645   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Residential real estate

                    

Senior liens

     2,668         336         124         1,292         4,420         213,181         217,601   

Junior liens

     203         32         40         94         369         20,877         21,246   

Home equity lines of credit

     185         —           125         198         508         39,005         39,513   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total residential real estate

     3,056         368         289         1,584         5,297         273,063         278,360   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consumer

                    

Secured

     127         31         5         —           163         26,011         26,174   

Unsecured

     20         3         —           —           23         5,375         5,398   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total consumer

     147         34         5         —           186         31,386         31,572   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,312       $ 442       $ 760       $ 6,389       $ 12,903       $ 737,388       $ 750,291   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 


ATTACHMENT #2 - This Would Be An Addition to Existing Impaired Loan Disclosures in the MD&A

The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011:

 

            Unpaid         
     Outstanding      Principal      Valuation  
     Balance      Balance      Allowance  

TDR’s

        

Commercial real estate

   $ 8,862       $ 9,055       $ 1,853   

Commercial other

     1,047         1,078         271   

Agricultural other

     2,779         2,779         822   

Residential real estate senior liens

     5,882         6,377         922   

Residential real estate junior liens

     101         137         18   

Consumer secured

     85         85         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total TDR’s

     18,756         19,511         3,886   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other impaired loans

        

Commercial real estate

     4,136         6,657         28   

Commercial other

     52         116         —     

Agricultural real estate

     190         190         —     

Agricultural other

     415         535         —     

Residential real estate senior liens

     1,389         2,450         189   

Residential real estate junior liens

     94         123         17   

Home equity lines of credit

     198         498         —     

Consumer secured

     20         29         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other impaired loans

     6,494         10,598         234   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

   $ 25,250       $ 30,109       $ 4,120   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 


ATTACHMENT #3 - This Would Be An Addition to MD&A TDR Disclosures

The following table provides a rollforward of TDR’s for the year ended December 31, 2011:

 

     Accruing Interest     Nonaccrual     Total  
     Number           Number           Number        
     of           of           of        
     Loans     Balance     Loans     Balance     Loans     Balance  

January 1, 2011

     35      $ 5,075        10      $ 688        45      $ 5,763   

New modifications

     93        17,827        3        481        96        18,308   

Principal payments and pay-offs

     (12     (4,874     (2     (254     (14     (5,128

Balances charged off (1)

     —          (15     —          (51     —          (66

Transfers to ORE

     (2     (35     (1     (86     (3     (121

Transfers to accrual status

     2        54        (2     (54     —          —     

Transfers to nonaccrual status

     (4     (293     4        293        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

     112      $ 17,739        12      $ 1,017        124      $ 18,756   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Balances charged off in 2011 represent a partial charge off. As such, the number of loans was unaffected.

The Corporation has taken aggressive actions to avoid foreclosures on borrowers who are willing to work with the Corporation in modifying their loans, thus making them more affordable. These loan modifications have allowed borrowers to develop a payment structure that will allow them to continue making payments in lieu of foreclosure. The majority of new modifications result in terms that satisfy the criteria for continued interest accrual. TDR’s that have been placed in nonaccrual status may be placed back on accrual status after six months of continued performance.


ATTACHMENT #4 - This Would Be An Addition to Existing Footnote Disclosure

NOTE 13 - PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

     September 30   
Condensed Balance Sheets    2012  

ASSETS

  

Cash on deposit at subsidiary Bank

   $ 695   

Securities available for sale

     4,001   

Investments in subsidiaries

     115,253   

Premises and equipment

     1,944   

Other assets

     52,432   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 174,325   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

Other liabilities

   $ 10,178   

Shareholders’ equity

     164,147   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 174,325   
  

 

 

 

 

     Nine Months Ended   
Condensed Statements of Income    September 30
2012
 

Income

  

Dividends from subsidiaries

   $ 4,625   

Interest income

     131   

Management fee and other

     1,548   
  

 

 

 

Total income

     6,304   

Expenses

  

Salaries and benefits

     1,810   

Occupancy and equipment

     273   

Audit and SOX compliance fees

     273   

Other

     718   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     3,074   
  

 

 

 

Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     3,230   

Federal income tax benefit

     493   
  

 

 

 
     3,723   

Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     5,972   
  

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 9,695   
  

 

 

 


ATTACHMENT #4 – (continued)

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30  
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows    2012  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

  

Net income

   $ 9,695   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations

  

Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     (5,972

Share-based payment awards

     496   

Depreciation

     84   

Net amortization of investment securities

     3   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash

  

Other assets

     (365

Accrued interest and other liabilities

     (224
  

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     3,717   

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

  

Activity in available-for-sale securities Maturities, calls, and sales

     370   

Purchases of equipment and premises

     (112

Advances to subsidiaries

     (50
  

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     208   

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

  

Net decrease in other borrowed funds

     (297

Cash dividends paid on common stock

     (4,553

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

     2,027   

Common stock repurchased

     (1,520

Common stock purchased for deferred compensation obligations

     (361
  

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (4,704 ) 
  

 

 

 

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (779

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     1,474   
  

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

   $ 695   
  

 

 

 


ATTACHMENT #5 - This Would Be A Replacement to Existing Footnote Disclosure

NOTE 12 –FAIR VALUE

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies, key inputs, and an indication of the level of the fair value hierarchy in which the assets or liabilities are classified.

Cash and demand deposits due from banks: The carrying amounts of cash and short term investments, including Federal funds sold, approximate fair values. As such, we classify cash and demand deposits due from banks as Level 1.

Certificates of deposit held in other financial institutions: Interest bearing balances held in unaffiliated financial institutions include certificates of deposit and other short term interest bearing balances that mature within 3 years. Fair value is determined using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics. As such, we classify certificates of deposits held in other financial institutions as Level 2.

Investment securities: Investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Level 1 fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments. Level 2 fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss and liquidity assumptions. The values for Level 1 and Level 2 investment securities are generally obtained from an independent third party. On a quarterly basis, we compare the values provided to alternative pricing sources.

Due to the limited trading activity of certain auction rate money market preferred securities and preferred stocks, we measured these securities using Level 3 inputs as of September 30, 2011. As the markets for these securities normalized and established regular trading patterns, we measured preferred stocks utilizing Level 1 inputs and the auction rate money market preferred security utilizing Level 2 inputs as of December 31, 2011 and continued to measure at these levels as of September 30, 2012.

We had no financial instruments measured with Level 3 inputs on a recurring basis during 2012.

Mortgage loans available-for-sale: Mortgage loans available-for-sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of mortgage loans available-for-sale are based on what price secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, we classify mortgage loans available-for-sale subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Loans: For variable rate loans with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for fixed rate 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. The resulting amounts are adjusted to estimate the effect of changes in the credit quality of borrowers since the loans were originated. As such, we classify loans as level 3 assets.

We do not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, loans are classified as impaired and a specific allowance for loan losses may be established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will be significantly different than the contractual terms of the original loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as impaired, we measure the estimated impairment. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value, or discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.

We review the net realizable values of the underlying collateral for collateral dependent impaired loans on at least a quarterly basis for all loan types. To determine the collateral value, management utilizes independent appraisals, broker price opinions, or internal evaluations. These valuations are reviewed to determine whether an additional discount should be applied given the age of market information that may have been considered as well as other factors such as costs to carry and sell an asset if it is determined that the collateral will be liquidated in connection with the ultimate settlement of the loan. We use these valuations to determine if any charge offs or specific reserves are necessary. We may obtain new valuations in certain circumstances, including when there has been significant deterioration in the condition of the collateral, if the foreclosure process has begun, or if the existing valuation is deemed to be outdated.

Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the net realizable value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. Due to the inherent level of estimation in the valuation process, we record impaired loans as nonrecurring Level 3.


ATTACHMENT #5 – (continued)

 

The table below lists the quantitative information about impaired loans measured utilizing Level 3 fair value measurements as of September 30, 2012:

 

Valuation           Unobservable     

Techniques

   Fair Value     

Input

   Range
        Duration of cash flows    17 - 120
Months
 

Discounted cash flow

   $ 6,889      

Reduction in interest rate

from original loan terms

   2.13% - 3.38%
 
        Discount applied to   
        collateral appraisal:   
       

 

  
 
        Real Estate    20% - 30%
        Equipment    50%

Discounted appraisal value

   $ 16,224       Livestock    50%
        Cash crop inventory    50%
        Other inventory    75%
        Accounts receivable    75%

Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value. As such, we classify accrued interest as Level 1.

Goodwill and other intangible assets: Acquisition intangibles and goodwill are evaluated for potential impairment on at least an annual basis. Goodwill is typically qualitatively evaluated to determine if it is more likely than not that the carrying balance is impaired. If it is determined that the carrying balance of goodwill is more likely than not to be impaired, we perform a cash flow valuation to determine the extent of the potential impairment. Acquisition intangibles are tested for impairment with a cash flow valuation. This valuation method requires a significant degree of judgment. In the event the projected undiscounted net operating cash flows for these intangible assets are less than the carrying value, the asset is recorded at fair value as determined by the valuation model. If the testing resulted in impairment, we would classify goodwill and other acquisition intangibles subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 3. During 2012 and 2011 there were no impairments recorded on goodwill and other acquisition intangibles.

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values: Included in equity securities without readily determinable fair values are FHLB Stock and FRB Stock as well as our ownership interests in Corporate Settlement Solutions and Valley Financial Corporation. The investment in Corporate Settlement Solutions, a title insurance company, was made in the 1st quarter 2007. The Corporation is not the managing entity of Corporate Settlement Solutions, LLC, and accounts for its investment in that entity under the equity method of accounting. Valley Financial Corporation is the parent company of 1st State Bank in Saginaw, Michigan, which is a de novo bank that opened in 2005. The Corporation made investments in Valley Financial Corporation in 2004 and in 2007.

The lack of an active market, or other independent sources to validate fair value estimates coupled with the impact of future capital calls and transfer restrictions, is an inherent limitation in the valuation process. As the fair values of these investments are not readily determinable, they are not disclosed under a specific fair value hierarchy; however, they are reviewed quarterly for impairment. If we were to record an impairment adjustment related to these securities, it would be classified as a nonrecurring Level 3 fair value adjustment. During 2012 and 2011, there were no impairments recorded on equity securities without readily determinable fair values.

Foreclosed assets: Upon transfer from the loan portfolio, foreclosed assets are adjusted to and subsequently carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Net realizable value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral, or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. Due to the inherent level of estimation in the valuation process, we record foreclosed assets as nonrecurring Level 3.


ATTACHMENT #5 – (continued)

 

The table below lists the quantitative information related to foreclosed assets measured utilizing Level 3 fair value measurements as of September 30, 2012:

 

Valuation                     Unobservable     

Technique

             Fair Value     

Input

   Range
              Discount applied to   
              collateral appraisal:   
             

 

  
              Real Estate    20% - 30%

Discounted appraisal value

           $ 2,001         
              Equipment    50%

Originated mortgage servicing rights: OMSR is subject to impairment testing. A valuation model, which utilizes a discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates and prepayment speed assumptions currently quoted for comparable instruments and a discount rate determined by management, is used for impairment testing. If the valuation model reflects a value less than the carrying value, originated mortgage servicing rights are adjusted to fair value through a valuation allowance as determined by the model. As such, we classify loan servicing rights subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Deposits: The fair value of demand, savings, and money market deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts), and are classified as Level 1. Fair values for variable rate certificates of deposit approximate their recorded carrying value. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. As such, certificates of deposit are classified as Level 2.

Borrowed funds: The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, borrowings under overnight repurchase agreements, and other short-term borrowings maturing within ninety days approximate their fair values. The fair values of other borrowed funds are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current incremental borrowing arrangements.

We elected to measure a portion of borrowed funds at fair value as of December 31, 2011. These borrowings were recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, with the fair value measurement estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. Changes in the fair value of these borrowings are included in noninterest income. As such, other borrowed funds are classified as Level 2.

The activity in borrowings which the Corporation had elected to carry at fair value was as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended  
     September 30, 2012      September 30  

Borrowings carried at fair value - beginning of year

      $ 5,242   

Paydowns and maturities

     —           —     

Net unrealized change in fair value

     —           (33
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings carried at fair value - September 30, 2012

   $ —         $ 5,209   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unpaid principal balance - September 30, 2012

   $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and undisbursed loans: Fair values for off balance sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into consideration the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standings. As we do not charge fees for lending commitments outstanding, it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these instruments.

The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although we believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement.


ATTACHMENT #5 – (continued)

 

Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value in their Entirety on a Recurring Basis

Disclosure of the estimated fair values of financial instruments, which differ from carrying values, often requires the use of estimates. In cases where quoted market values in an active market are not available, we use present value techniques and other valuation methods to estimate the fair values of our financial instruments. These valuation methods require considerable judgment and the resulting estimates of fair value can be significantly affected by the assumptions made and methods used.

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets are as follows as of:

 

     September 30, 2012  
     Carrying     Estimated                      
     Value     Fair Value     (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  

ASSETS

            

Cash and demand deposits due from banks

   $ 24,664      $ 24,664      $ 24,664       $ —         $ —     

Certicates of deposit held in other financial institutions

     5,675        5,691        —           5,691         —     

Mortgage loans available-for-sale

     2,820        2,856        —           2,856         —     

Total loans

     766,751        780,793        —           —           780,793   

Less allowance for loan losses

     (12,062     (12,062     —           —           (12,062
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loans

     754,689        768,731        —           —           768,731   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

     6,565        6,565        6,565         —           —     

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values (1)

     17,830        17,830        —           —           —     

Originated mortgage servicing rights

     2,290        2,290        —           2,290         —     

LIABILITIES

            

Deposits without stated maturities

     522,642        522,642        522,642         —           —     

Deposits with stated maturities

     466,849        475,526        —           475,526         —     

Borrowed funds

     226,580        234,229        —           234,229         —     

Accrued interest payable

     813        813        813         —           —     

 

(1) Due to the characteristics of equity securities without readily determinable fair values, they are not disclosed under a specific fair value hierarchy. If we were to record an impairment adjustment related to these securities, it would be classified as a nonrecurring Level 3 fair value adjustment.


ATTACHMENT #5 – (continued)

 

Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on:

 

     September 30, 2012  

Description

   Total      (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  

Recurring items

         

Trading securities

         

States and political subdivisions

   $ 1,788       $ —        $ 1,788      $ —     

Available-for-sale investment securities

         

Government sponsored enterprises

     1,957         —          1,957        —     

States and political subdivisions

     185,480         —          185,480        —     

Auction rate money market preferred

     2,771         —          2,771        —     

Preferred stocks

     6,360         6,360        —          —     

Mortgage-backed securities

     142,228         —          142,228        —     

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     128,618         —          128,618        —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale investment securities

     467,414         6,360        461,054        —     

Borrowed funds

     —           —          —          —     

Nonrecurring items

         

Impaired loans (net of the allowance for loan losses)

     23,113         —          —          23,113   

Originated mortgage servicing rights

     2,290         —          2,290        —     

Foreclosed assets

     2,001         —          —          2,001   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 496,606       $ 6,360      $ 465,132      $ 25,114   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Percent of assets and liabilities measured at fair value

        1.28     93.66     5.06
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         

The changes in fair value of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value through earnings on a recurring basis and changes in assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, for which an impairment, or reduction of an impairment, was recognized in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, are summarized as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     September 30, 2012  

Description

   Trading
Gains and
    Other Gains
and (Losses)
    Total  

Recurring Items

      

Trading securities

   $ (9   $  —        $ (9

Nonrecurring Items

      

Originated mortgage servicing rights

     —          (98     (98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (9   $ (98   $ (107
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30, 2012  

Description

   Trading
Gains and
    Other Gains
and (Losses)
    Total  

Recurring items

      

Trading securities

     (41     —          (41

Borrowed funds

     —          33        33   

Nonrecurring items

      

Foreclosed assets

     —          (17     (17

Originated mortgage servicing rights

     —          (56     (56
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     (41     (40     (81
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
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