Fair Value

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

NOTE 6. Fair Value

Fair Value Measurement

The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures," which requires additional disclosures about the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value. Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an 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. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, the Company often utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed as follows:

Level 1 Inputs

·	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Generally, this includes debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an active exchange market (i.e. New York Stock Exchange), as well as certain U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government and sponsored entity agency mortgage-backed securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

Level 2 Inputs

·	Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.

·	Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets.

·	Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the term of the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds or volatilities) or "market corroborated inputs."

·	Generally, this includes U.S. Government and sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt securities and derivative contracts.

Level 3 Inputs

·	Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity) and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

These assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Securities Available for Sale

The fair value of available for sale ("AFS") securities is the market value based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers (Level 1). If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon quoted market prices for similar or identical assets or other observable inputs (Level 2) or externally developed models that use unobservable inputs due to limited or no market activity of the instrument (Level 3).

As of June 30, 2011, the fair value of the Company's AFS securities portfolio was $101.9 million. Approximately 75 percent of the portfolio was made up of residential mortgage-backed securities, which had a fair value of $76.0 million at June 30, 2011. Approximately $72.7 million of the residential mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). The underlying loans for these securities are residential mortgages that are geographically dispersed throughout the United States. All AFS securities were classified as Level 2 assets at June 30, 2011. The valuation of AFS securities using Level 2 inputs was primarily determined using the market approach, which uses quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and all other relevant information. It includes model pricing, defined as valuing securities based upon their relationship with other benchmark securities.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

Based on the complex nature of interest rate swap agreements, the markets these instruments trade in are not as efficient and are less liquid than that of Level 1 markets. These markets do, however, have comparable, observable inputs in which an alternative pricing source values these assets or liabilities in order to arrive at a fair value. The fair values of our interest swaps are measured based on the difference between the yield on the existing swaps and the yield on current swaps in the market (i.e. The Yield Book); consequently, they are classified as Level 2 instruments.

There were no changes in the inputs or methodologies used to determine fair value during the period ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the period ended December 31, 2010 and June 30,2010. The tables below present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

	As of June 30, 2011
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial Assets:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. government sponsored entities	$	-	$	8,479	$	-	$	8,479
State and political subdivisions		-		11,567		-		11,567
Residential mortgage-backed securities		-		76,012		-		76,012
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		-		1,479		-		1,479
Trust preferred securities		-		749		-		749
Other equities		-		3,586		-		3,586
Total securities available for sale		-		101,872		-		101,872
Financial Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements		-		236		-		236

	As of December 31, 2010
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial Assets:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. government sponsored entities	$	-	$	6,462	$	-	$	6,462
State and political subdivisions		-		10,963		-		10,963
Residential mortgage-backed securities		-		85,741		-		85,741
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		-		1,826		-		1,826
Trust preferred securities		-		565		-		565
Other equities		-		1,574		-		1,574
Total securities available for sale		-		107,131		-		107,131
Financial Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements		-		499		-		499

The changes in Level 2 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 are summarized as follows:

	As of June 30, 2011
(In thousands)	Securities Available for Sale		Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Beginning balance December 31, 2010	$	107,131	$	499
Total net gains (losses) included in:
Net income		155		-
Other comprehensive income		1,355		(263	)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		6,769		-
Transfers in and/or out of Level 2		-		-
Ending balance June 30, 2011	$	101,872	$	236

Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO")

The fair value was determined using appraisals, which may be discounted based on management's review and changes in market conditions (Level 3 Inputs).

Impaired Collateral-Dependent Loans

The fair value of impaired collateral-dependent loans is derived in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310, "Receivables." Fair value is determined based on the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral. The valuation allowance for impaired loans is included in the allowance for loan losses in the consolidated balance sheets. At June 30, 2011, the valuation allowance for impaired loans was $3.9 million, an increase of $1.4 million from $2.5 million at December 31, 2010.

The following table presents the assets and liabilities carried on the balance sheet by caption and by level within the hierarchy (as described above) as of June 30, 2011:

	As of June 30, 2011
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Total fair value loss during six months ended June 30, 2011
Financial Assets:
Other real estate owned ("OREO")	$	-	$	-	$	1,385	$	1,385		$	(754	)
Impaired collateral-dependent loans		-	-			21,020		21,020			(1,441	)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC Topic 825, "Financial Instruments," requires the disclosure of the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments, including those financial instruments for which the Company did not elect the fair value option. These estimated fair values as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop estimates of fair value. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of alternative market assumptions and estimation methodologies could have had a material effect on these estimates of fair value. The methodology for estimating the fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are discussed above. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of other financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For these short-term instruments, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Loans

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates that reflect the interest rate risk inherent in the loan, except for previously discussed impaired loans.

SBA loans held for sale

The fair value of SBA loans held for sale is estimated by using a market approach that includes significant other observable inputs.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Federal Home Loan Bank stock is carried at cost. Carrying value approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the issues.

Deposit Liabilities

The fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates.

Borrowed Funds & Subordinated Debentures

The fair value of borrowings is estimated by discounting the projected future cash flows using current market rates.

Accrued Interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Standby Letters of Credit

At June 30, 2011, the Bank had standby letters of credit outstanding of $2.0 million, as compared to $1.5 million at December 31, 2010. The fair value of these commitments is nominal.

The table below presents the estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

	June 30, 2011				December 31, 2010
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	46,282	$	46,282	$	43,926	$	43,926
Securities available for sale		101,872		101,872		107,131		107,131
Securities held to maturity		13,316		13,855		21,111		21,351
SBA loans held for sale		13,753		14,584		10,397		11,048
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses		585,334		585,245		591,175		588,519
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		4,088		4,088		4,206		4,206
SBA servicing assets		437		437		512		512
Accrued interest receivable		3,692		3,692		3,791		3,791
Financial liabilities:
Deposits		641,167		624,128		654,788		634,713
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures		90,465		102,915		90,465		103,704
Accrued interest payable		570		570		556		556
Interest rate swap agreements		236		236		499		499

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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