17.

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Corporation’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Corporation could have realized in a sale transaction or exit price on the date indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective year-ends and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at year-end.

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

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

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

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

An asset or liability’s level is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The Corporation used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying value of cash, due from banks and interest bearing deposits approximates fair value and are classified as Level 1.

Securities available for sale – The fair value of all investment securities are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security. If available, investment securities are determined by quoted market prices (Level 1). Level 1 includes U.S. Treasury, federal agency securities and certain equity securities. For investment securities where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices on similar securities (Level 2). Level 2 includes U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, state and political subdivision securities and corporate debt securities. For investment securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated by using unobservable inputs (Level 3) and may include certain equity securities held by the Corporation. The Level 3 equity security valuations were supported by an analysis prepared by the Corporation which relies on inputs such as the security issuer’s publicly attainable financial information, multiples derived from prices in observed transactions involving comparable businesses and other market, financial and nonfinancial factors.

Loans – The fair value of loans receivable was estimated based on the discounted value of the future cash flows using the current rates being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Impaired loans – At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally receive a specific allowance for loan losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly. As of December 31, 2015, the fair value of impaired loans consists of loan balances totaling $643,000, net of a valuation allowance of $47,000, compared to loan balances of $3.0 million, net of a valuation allowance of $596,000 at December 31, 2014. Additional provision for loan losses of $47,000 and $562,000 was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, for these loans.

Other real estate owned (OREO) – Assets acquired through or instead of foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. Management’s ongoing review of appraisal information may result in additional discounts or adjustments to the valuation based upon more recent market sales activity or more current appraisal information derived from properties of similar type and/or locale. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. As of December 31, 2015, OREO measured at fair value less costs to sell had a net carrying amount of $13,000, which consisted of the outstanding balance of $22,000 less write-downs of $9,000. As of December 31, 2014, the Corporation did not have any OREO measured at fair value.

Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and OREO are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed by the Corporation. Once received, management reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On an annual basis, the Corporation compares the actual selling price of OREO that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value. The most recent analysis performed indicated that a discount of 10% should be applied.

Federal bank stock – It is not practical to determine the fair value of federal bank stocks due to restrictions place on its transferability.

Deposits – The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest bearing demand deposits, checking with interest, savings and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand resulting in either a Level 1 or Level 2 classification. The fair values of time deposits are based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Borrowings – The fair value of borrowings with the FHLB is estimated using discounted cash flows based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Accrued interest receivable and payable – The carrying value of accrued interest receivable and payable approximates fair value. The fair value classification is consistent with the related financial instrument.

Estimates of the fair value of off-balance sheet items were not made because of the short-term nature of these arrangements and the credit standing of the counterparties. Also, unfunded loan commitments relate principally to variable rate commercial loans.

For assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)			(Level 1)		(Level 2)
			Quoted Prices in		Significant		(Level 3)
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
			for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
Description	Total		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
December 31, 2015:
U.S. Treasury and federal agency	$	1,466	$	1,466	$	-	$	-
U.S. government sponsored entities and agencies		8,953		-		8,953		-
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities: residential		33,150		-		33,150		-
U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations: residential		31,440		-		31,440		-
State and political subdivision		28,591		-		28,591		-
Corporate debt securities		7,487		-		7,487		-
Equity securities		1,894		1,820		-		74
	$	112,981	$	3,286	$	109,621	$	74

December 31, 2014:
U.S. Treasury and federal agency	$	1,456	$	1,456	$	-	$	-
U.S. government sponsored entities and agencies		35,224		-		35,224		-
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities: residential		38,771		-		38,771		-
U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations: residential		36,617		-		36,617		-
State and political subdivision		33,024		-		33,024		-
Corporate debt securities		1,998		-		1,998		-
Equity securities		2,771		1,873		-		898
	$	149,861	$	3,329	$	145,634	$	898

The Corporation’s policy is to transfer assets or liabilities from one level to another when the methodology to obtain the fair value changes such that there are more or fewer unobservable inputs as of the end of the reporting period. During 2015 and 2014, the Corporation had no transfers between levels. The following table presents changes in Level 3 assets measured on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)	2015		2014
Balance at the beginning of the period	$	898	$	653
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):		-		-
Included in earnings		(298)		-
Included in other comprehensive income		61		245
Issuances		-		-
Sales		(587)		-
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3		-		-
Balance at the end of the period	$	74	$	898

For assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)			(Level 1)		(Level 2)
			Quoted Prices in		Significant		(Level 3)
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
			for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
Description	Total		Assets		Inputs		Inputs

December 31, 2015:
Impaired commercial business loans	$	596	$	-	$	-	$	596
Other residential real estate owned		13		-		-		13
	$	609	$	-	$	-	$	609

December 31, 2014:
Impaired commercial real estate loans	$	495	$	-	$	-	$	495
Impaired commercial business loans		1,865		-		-		1,865
	$	2,360	$	-	$	-	$	2,360

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

			Valuation	Unobservable
(Dollar amounts in thousands)			Techniques(s)	Input (s)	Range

December 31, 2015:

Impaired commercial business loans	$	596	Liquidation value of business assets	Adjustment for differences between comparable business assets	65%
Other residential real estate owned		13	Sales comparison approach	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	10%
December 31, 2014:

Impaired commercial real estate loans	$	495	Sales comparison approach/Contractual provision of USDA loan	Adjustment for differences between comparable sales	10%

Impaired commercial business loans		1,865	Liquidation value of business assets	Adjustment for differences between comparable business assets	44% - 78%

The two tables above exclude two impaired residential mortgage loans totaling $140,000, an $89,000 impaired commercial real estate loan and a $250,000 impaired commercial business loan classified as TDRs which were measured using a discounted cash flow methodology at December 31, 2015.

The following table sets forth the carrying amount and fair value of the Corporation’s financial instruments included in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
	Carrying		Fair Value Measurements Using:
Description	Amount		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
December 31, 2015:
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	11,546	$	11,546	$	11,546	$	-	$	-
Securities available for sale		112,981		112,981		3,286		109,621		74
Loans, net		429,891		436,009		-		-		436,009
Federal bank stock		4,240		N/A		-		-		-
Accrued interest receivable		1,501		1,501		64		299		1,138
		560,159		562,037		14,896		109,920		437,221
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits		489,887		491,591		376,409		115,182		-
FHLB advances		49,250		50,636		-		50,636		-
Accrued interest payable		179		179		5		174		-
		539,316		542,406		376,414		165,992		-

December 31, 2014:
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	11,856	$	11,856	$	11,856	$	-	$	-
Securities available for sale		149,861		149,861		3,329		145,634		898
Loans, net		379,648		385,264		-		-		385,264
Federal bank stock		2,406		N/A		-		-		-
Accrued interest receivable		1,543		1,543		30		434		1,079
		545,314		548,524		15,215		146,068		387,241
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits		501,819		504,230		380,685		123,545		-
FHLB advances		21,500		22,338		-		22,338		-
Accrued interest payable		199		199		32		167		-
		523,518		526,767		380,717		146,050		-

This information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Corporation since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Corporation’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Corporation’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

The Corporation is party to credit related financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and commercial letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit involve, to a varying degree, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments, less any collateral value obtained. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making commitments as for on-balance sheet instruments. The Corporation’s distribution of commitments to extend credit approximates the distribution of loans receivable outstanding.

The following table presents the notional amount of the Corporation’s off-balance sheet commitment financial instruments as of December 31:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)	2015				2014
	Fixed Rate		Variable Rate		Fixed Rate		Variable Rate
Commitments to make loans	$	1,197	$	2,298	$	3,651	$	7,629
Unused lines of credit		6,502		48,674		2,065		44,703
	$	7,699	$	50,972	$	5,716	$	52,332

Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods of 30 days or less. Commitments to extend credit include agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Commitments to extend credit also include unfunded commitments under commercial and consumer lines of credit, revolving credit lines and overdraft protection agreements. These lines of credit may be collateralized and usually do not contain a specified maturity date and may be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Corporation is committed.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation usually for commercial customers to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Corporation generally holds collateral supporting those commitments if deemed necessary. Standby letters of credit were $146,000 and $698,000 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The current amount of the liability as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued is not material.