UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016

Commission File Number      000-22787      

FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
NORTH CAROLINA
 
56-2028446
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification Number)
 
6114 U.S. 301 SOUTH, FOUR OAKS, NC  27524
(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)
 
(919) 963-2177
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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. x YES    o NO

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files) x YES    o NO

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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer   o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer     o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  
Smaller reporting company x
                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
o YES    x NO

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock,
33,780,011
par value $1.00 per share  
(Number of shares outstanding
(Title of Class)
August 10, 2016)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2016 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
 
 
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
(Unaudited)
 
(*)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
19,326

 
$
17,375

Interest-earning deposits
15,265

 
9,380

Cash and cash equivalents
34,591

 
26,755

Certificates of deposits held for investment
21,805

 
23,520

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value
64,608

 
70,281

Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
58,462

 
65,354

Total investment securities
123,070

 
135,635

Loans held for sale
681

 
1,145

Loans
487,115

 
458,313

Allowance for loan losses
(9,069
)
 
(9,616
)
Net loans
478,046

 
448,697

Accrued interest receivable
1,526

 
1,594

Bank premises and equipment, net
12,213

 
12,293

FHLB stock
3,596

 
3,288

Investment in life insurance
14,862

 
14,777

Foreclosed assets
2,519

 
1,760

Deferred tax assets, net
14,922

 
16,679

Other assets
5,168

 
5,244

TOTAL ASSETS
$
712,999

 
$
691,387

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 

 
 

Deposits:
 

 
 

Noninterest-bearing demand
$
138,245

 
$
132,044

Money market, NOW accounts and savings accounts
196,513

 
180,214

Time deposits, $250,000 and over
65,044

 
65,718

Other time deposits
151,973

 
164,358

Total deposits
551,775

 
542,334

Borrowings
70,000

 
60,000

Subordinated debentures
12,372

 
12,372

Subordinated promissory notes
11,500

 
11,500

Accrued interest payable
401

 
437

Other liabilities
3,096

 
4,338

TOTAL LIABILITIES
649,144

 
630,981

Commitments and Contingencies (Note F)


 


Shareholders’ equity:
 

 
 

Common stock, $1.00 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 33,780,011 and 33,595,812 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
33,780

 
33,596

Additional paid-in capital
31,723

 
31,666

Accumulated deficit
(2,868
)
 
(4,571
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
1,220

 
(285
)
Total shareholders' equity
63,855

 
60,406

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
712,999

 
$
691,387

(*)  Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Interest and dividend income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
$
6,306

 
$
6,284

 
$
12,395

 
$
12,648

Taxable investments
776

 
780

 
1,616

 
1,625

Dividends
100

 
87

 
181


166

Interest-earning deposits
116

 
132

 
225

 
308

Total interest and dividend income
7,298

 
7,283

 
14,417

 
14,747

Interest expense:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Deposits
592

 
599

 
1,193

 
1,243

Borrowings
366

 
778

 
744

 
1,547

Subordinated debentures
62

 
51

 
121

 
100

Subordinated promissory notes
217

 
254

 
399

 
506

Total interest expense
1,237

 
1,682

 
2,457

 
3,396

Net interest income
6,061

 
5,601

 
11,960

 
11,351

Provision for loan losses

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
6,061

 
5,601

 
11,960

 
11,351

Non-interest income:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
361

 
382

 
718

 
797

Other service charges, commissions and fees
896

 
1,043

 
1,647

 
1,833

Gains on sale of investment securities available-for-sale, net
266

 

 
266

 
56

Income from investment in life insurance
42

 
48

 
85

 
98

Indemnification from third party payment processor clients

 
164

 

 
343

Other non-interest income
10

 
53

 
28

 
93

Total non-interest income
1,575

 
1,690

 
2,744

 
3,220

Non-interest expense:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Salaries
2,755

 
2,776

 
5,348

 
5,392

Employee benefits
594

 
536

 
1,223

 
1,092

Occupancy expenses
335

 
362

 
671

 
691

Equipment expenses
142

 
185

 
290

 
422

Professional and consulting fees
683

 
612

 
1,223

 
1,382

FDIC assessments
122

 
204

 
250

 
379

Foreclosed asset-related costs, net
58

 
158

 
157

 
261

Collection expenses
30

 
10

 
89

 
145

Other operating expenses
1,547

 
1,534

 
2,789

 
2,915

Total non-interest expense
6,266

 
6,377

 
12,040

 
12,679

Income before income taxes
1,370

 
914

 
2,664

 
1,892

Income tax expense (benefit)
498

 
(16,572
)
 
961

 
(16,572
)
Net income
$
872

 
$
17,486

 
$
1,703

 
$
18,464

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per common share
$
0.03

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.58

Diluted net income per common share
$
0.03

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.57

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic
32,433,959

 
32,098,488

 
32,353,717

 
32,066,815

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted
32,845,246

 
32,255,459

 
32,685,544

 
32,169,375

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

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
$
872

 
$
17,486

 
$
1,703

 
$
18,464

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Securities available-for-sale:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
1,112

 
(1,326
)
 
2,661

 
(699
)
Tax effect
(309
)
 

 
(877
)
 

Reclassification of gains recognized in net income
(266
)
 

 
(266
)
 
(56
)
Tax effect

 

 

 

Amortization of unrealized losses on investment securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity
(9
)
 
(15
)
 
(20
)
 
(31
)
Tax effect
3

 

 
7

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
531

 
(1,341
)
 
1,505

 
(786
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
1,403

 
$
16,145

 
$
3,208

 
$
17,678

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



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 FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Common stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Total
shareholders'
equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014
32,032,327

 
$
32,032

 
$
32,520

 
$
(24,579
)
 
$
756

 
$
40,729

Net income

 

 

 
18,464

 

 
18,464

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(786
)
 
(786
)
Stock based compensation

 

 
284

 

 

 
284

Issuance of common stock
101,313

 
102

 
43

 

 

 
145

Issuance of restricted stock
1,446,000

 
1,446

 
(1,446
)
 

 

 

BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2015
33,579,640

 
$
33,580

 
$
31,401

 
$
(6,115
)
 
$
(30
)
 
$
58,836


 
Common stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Accumulated
deficit
 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 
Total
shareholders'
equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2015
33,595,812

 
$
33,596

 
$
31,666

 
$
(4,571
)
 
$
(285
)
 
$
60,406

Net income

 

 

 
1,703

 

 
1,703

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
1,505

 
1,505

Stock based compensation

 

 
152

 

 

 
152

Issuance of common stock
96,687

 
96

 
63

 

 

 
159

Excess income tax benefit

 

 
1

 

 

 
1

Issuance of restricted stock
210,000

 
210

 
(210
)
 

 

 

Forfeiture of restricted stock
(85,000
)
 
(85
)
 
85

 

 

 

Stock withheld for payment of taxes
(37,488
)
 
(37
)
 
(34
)
 

 

 
(71
)
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2016
33,780,011

 
$
33,780

 
$
31,723

 
$
(2,868
)
 
$
1,220

 
$
63,855

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

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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,703

 
$
18,464

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
887

 
(16,572
)
Provision for depreciation and amortization
338

 
351

Net amortization of bond premiums and discounts
450

 
591

Stock based compensation
152

 
284

Excess tax benefits from stock options
1

 

Gain on sale of investment securities
(266
)
 
(56
)
Loss on disposition of bank premises and equipment
7

 

Gain on sale of foreclosed assets, net
(18
)
 
(33
)
Valuation adjustment on foreclosed assets
36

 
249

Earnings on investment in bank-owned life insurance
(85
)
 
(98
)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale
(228
)
 
(293
)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale
(9,347
)
 
(14,314
)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
10,039

 
14,976

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Other assets
76

 
1,181

Accrued interest receivable
68

 
1

Other liabilities
(1,242
)
 
582

Accrued interest payable
(36
)
 
60

Net cash provided by operating activities
2,535

 
5,373

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from sales and calls of investment securities available-for-sale
5,198

 
3,618

Proceeds from maturities and calls of investment securities held-to-maturity
100

 

Proceeds from paydowns of investment securities available-for-sale
3,195

 
3,263

Proceeds from paydowns of investment securities held-to-maturity
6,513

 
7,942

Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
(250
)
 
(18,861
)
Redemption of certificates of deposits held for investment
1,715

 
2,059

(Purchase) redemption of FHLB stock
(308
)
 
224

Net increase in loans outstanding
(30,366
)
 
(5,310
)
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
(265
)
 
(197
)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets
240

 
1,840

Net cash used in investing activities
(14,228
)
 
(5,422
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Net proceeds from borrowings
10,000

 

Net increase (decrease) in deposit accounts
9,441

 
(117,608
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
159

 
145

Shares withheld for payment of taxes
(71
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
19,529

 
(117,463
)
 
 
 
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
7,836

 
(117,512
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
26,755

 
158,527

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
34,591

 
$
41,015


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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid on deposits and borrowings
$
2,493

 
$
3,336

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities:
 

 
 

Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale
$
2,395

 
$
(755
)
Amortization of net losses on investment securities transferred to held-to-maturity
(20
)
 
(31
)
Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets
1,017

 
1,015

Loans transferred from held for sale to held for investment

 
109

Loans transferred from held for investment to held for sale

 
2,510


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


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FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 

NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The organization and business of Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc., a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina (the "Company"), accounting policies followed by the Company, and other information are contained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with such Annual Report.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In management’s opinion, the financial information contained in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and transactions of the Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank").  Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 .

Certain amounts previously presented in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current classifications. All such reclassifications had no impact on the prior periods' Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income, or Shareholders' Equity as previously reported.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments . This update replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with one that reflects current expected credit losses (CECL) and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable forecasted information to inform credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . This update amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which will require lessees to be recorded as an asset on the balance sheet for the right to use the leased asset and a liability for the corresponding lease obligation for leases with terms of more than 12 months. The accounting treatment for lessors will remain relatively unchanged. The ASU also requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to the nature, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities , which revises the accounting treatment related to classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. Upon adoption, investments in equity securities, except those accounted for under the equity method or that result in the consolidation of the investee, will be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. Equity investments that do not have a readily determinable fair value may be measured at cost minus impairment, plus or minus changes from observable price changes in an orderly transaction. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of certain provisions is permitted. The Company does not believe the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


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In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This update requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The existing recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this update. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. We adopted ASU No. 2015-03 and there was no impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition , and most industry-specific guidance on revenue recognition throughout the ASC. The new standard is principles based and provides a five step model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized when a company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard also requires disclosure of qualitative and quantitative information surrounding the amount, nature, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. On August 12, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which defers the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year. Based on ASU 2015-14, public organizations would apply the new revenue standard to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, but not before the original effective date (i.e., interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016). The Company continues to evaluate the impact of adopting the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

From time to time the FASB issues exposure drafts for proposed statements of financial accounting standards. Such exposure drafts are subject to comment from the public, to revisions by the FASB and to final issuance by the FASB as statements of financial accounting standards. Management considers the effect of the proposed statements on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and monitors the status of changes to and proposed effective dates of exposure drafts.



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NOTE B - NET INCOME PER SHARE
 
Basic net income per share represents earnings credited to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.  Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options.

Basic and diluted net income per common share have been computed based upon net income as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding or assumed to be outstanding as summarized below (amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income available to common shareholders
$
872

 
$
17,486

 
$
1,703

 
$
18,464

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares - basic
32,433,959

 
32,098,488

 
32,353,717

 
32,066,815

Effect of dilutive stock options
37,251

 
15,922

 
36,031

 
15,412

Effect of dilutive restricted stock awards
374,036

 
141,049

 
295,796

 
87,148

Weighted average number of common shares - dilutive
32,845,246

 
32,255,459

 
32,685,544

 
32,169,375

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.03

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.58

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.03

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.57

Anti-dilutive awards
12,305

 
176,857

 
12,305

 
176,857




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NOTE C – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and fair values of securities available-for-sale and securities held-to-maturity as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows (amounts in thousands) :

 
June 30, 2016
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
19,852

 
$
1,244

 
$

 
$
21,096

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
12,888

 
268

 

 
13,156

FNMA & FHLMC
29,278

 
328

 

 
29,606

Other debt securities
750

 

 

 
750

Total
$
62,768

 
$
1,840

 
$

 
$
64,608


 
June 30, 2016
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
3,405

 
$
84

 
$

 
$
3,489

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
52,812

 
1,324

 

 
54,136

FNMA
2,245

 
64

 

 
2,309

Total
$
58,462

 
$
1,472

 
$

 
$
59,934


 
December 31, 2015
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
24,789

 
$
225

 
$
447

 
$
24,567

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
13,512

 
68

 
50

 
13,530

FNMA & FHLMC
32,024

 

 
351

 
31,673

Other debt securities
500

 

 

 
500

Equity securities
11

 

 

 
11

Total
$
70,836

 
$
293

 
$
848

 
$
70,281


 
December 31, 2015
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Taxable municipal securities
$
3,531

 
$
1

 
$
20

 
$
3,512

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  GNMA
59,185

 
509

 
230

 
59,464

  FNMA
2,638

 
19

 

 
2,657

Total
$
65,354

 
$
529

 
$
250

 
$
65,633


- 12 -


The following tables show gross unrealized losses and fair values of investment securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands) . There were no unrealized losses on securities at June 30, 2016.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Available-for-Sale:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities
20

 
$
16,888

 
$
447

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
16,888

 
$
447

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
3

 
10,010

 
50

 

 

 

 
10,010

 
50

FNMA & FHLMC
11

 
31,673

 
351

 

 

 

 
31,673

 
351

Total temporarily impaired securities
34

 
$
58,571

 
$
848

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
58,571

 
$
848


 
December 31, 2015
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
# Securities
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
Taxable municipal securities
9

 
$
3,325

 
$
20

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,325

 
$
20

Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
14

 
20,784

 
116

 
3

 
5,130

 
114

 
25,914

 
230

Total temporarily impaired securities
23

 
$
24,109

 
$
136

 
3

 
$
5,130

 
$
114

 
$
29,239

 
$
250


Management evaluates each quarter whether unrealized losses on securities represent impairment that is other than temporary. For debt securities, the Company considers its intent to sell the securities or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities.  If such impairment is identified, based upon the intent to sell or the more likely than not threshold, the carrying amount of the security is reduced to fair value with a charge to earnings. Upon the result of the aforementioned review, management then reviews for potential other than temporary impairment based upon other qualitative factors.  In making this evaluation, management considers changes in market rates relative to those available when the security was acquired, changes in market expectations about the timing of cash flows from securities that can be prepaid, performance of the debt security, and changes in the market's perception of the issuer's financial health and the security's credit quality.  If it is determined that a debt security has incurred other than temporary impairment, then the amount of the credit related impairment is determined.  If a credit loss is evident, the amount of the credit loss is charged to earnings and the non-credit related impairment is recognized through other comprehensive income.

There were no unrealized losses on securities at June 30, 2016 and no other than temporary impairment losses were recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 .


- 13 -


The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2016 by expected maturities are shown on the following table (amounts in thousands) . Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
June 30, 2016
Securities Available-for-Sale:
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
Taxable municipal securities:
 
 
 
Due after ten years
$
19,852

 
$
21,096

Total taxable municipal securities
19,852

 
21,096

 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA & FHLMC:
 
 
 
Due after ten years
42,166

 
42,762

Total mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA & FHLMC
42,166

 
42,762

 
 
 
 
Other debt securities:
 
 
 
Due after five years through ten years
750

 
750

Total other debt securities
750

 
750

 
 
 
 
Total available-for-sale securities
$
62,768

 
$
64,608

 
 
 
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity:
 
 
 
Taxable municipal securities:
 
 
 
Due within one year
$
156

 
$
157

Due after one year through five years
2,192

 
2,237

Due after five years through ten years
1,057

 
1,095

Total taxable municipal securities
3,405

 
3,489

 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA:
 
 
 
Due after five years through ten years
7,374

 
7,627

Due after ten years
47,683

 
48,818

Total mortgage-backed securities - GNMA/FNMA
55,057

 
56,445

 
 
 
 
Total held-to-maturity securities
$
58,462

 
$
59,934


Securities with a carrying value of approximately $75.6 million and $61.1 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, borrowing lines, and for other purposes required or permitted by law. Sales and calls of securities available-for-sale for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 of $5.2 million and $3.6 million generated net realized gains of $266,000 and $56,000 , respectively, and no gross realized losses for either period. Sales and calls of securities available-for-sale for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 of $5.2 million and $1.0 million generated net realized gains of $266,000 and $0 , respectively, and no gross realized losses for either period.



- 14 -


NOTE D – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Company has adopted comprehensive lending policies, underwriting standards and loan review procedures, which are reviewed on a regular basis. Each class of loans is subject to risks that could have an adverse impact on the credit quality of the loan portfolio. Loans are primarily made in the Company's market area in North Carolina, principally Johnston, Wake, Harnett, Duplin, Sampson, and Moore counties. There have been no significant changes to the loan class definitions outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 .
The classification of loan segments as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands) :
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Commercial and industrial
$
22,796

 
$
23,163

Commercial construction and land development
45,439

 
50,510

Commercial real estate
236,962

 
208,737

Residential construction
38,458

 
36,618

Residential mortgage
133,822

 
128,442

Consumer
7,099

 
6,638

Consumer credit cards
2,014

 
2,240

Business credit cards
1,272

 
1,168

Other
65

 
1,257

Gross loans
487,927

 
458,773

Less:
 

 
 

Net deferred loan fees
(812
)
 
(460
)
Net loans before allowance
487,115

 
458,313

Allowance for loan losses
(9,069
)
 
(9,616
)
Total net loans
$
478,046

 
$
448,697

 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
$
681

 
$
1,145




- 15 -


Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
 
The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of an amount adequate to provide for known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio in the normal course of business.  Management evaluates the adequacy of this allowance on at least a quarterly basis, which includes a review of loans both specifically and collectively evaluated for impairment.

The following tables are an analysis of the allowance for loan losses by loan segment as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands) .
 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
252


$
5,040


$
2,250


$
292


$
1,102


$
95


$
53


$
9,084

























Provision for loan losses
(57
)

(178
)

242


(21
)

34


(26
)

6



























Loans charged-off
(35
)

(97
)







(29
)



(161
)
Recoveries
22


51






11


61


1


146

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(13
)

(46
)





11


32


1


(15
)
























Balance, end of period
$
182


$
4,816


$
2,492


$
271


$
1,147


$
101


$
60


$
9,069

























 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
221

 
$
5,470

 
$
2,268

 
$
305

 
$
1,191

 
$
113

 
$
48

 
$
9,616

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(29
)
 
(619
)
 
787

 
(55
)
 
(65
)
 
(29
)
 
10

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(59
)
 
(97
)
 
(565
)
 

 

 
(70
)
 

 
(791
)
Recoveries
49

 
62

 
2

 
21

 
21

 
87

 
2

 
244

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(10
)
 
(35
)
 
(563
)
 
21

 
21

 
17

 
2

 
(547
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
182

 
$
4,816

 
$
2,492

 
$
271

 
$
1,147

 
$
101

 
$
60

 
$
9,069

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
1

 
$
522

 
$
133

 
$

 
$
7

 
$

 
$

 
$
663

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
181

 
$
4,294

 
$
2,359

 
$
271

 
$
1,140

 
$
101

 
$
60

 
$
8,406

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
24,068

 
$
45,439

 
$
236,962

 
$
38,458

 
$
133,822

 
$
9,113

 
$
65

 
$
487,927

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
27

 
$
1,132

 
$
1,813

 
$
287

 
$
1,517

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,776

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
24,041

 
$
44,307

 
$
235,149

 
$
38,171

 
$
132,305

 
$
9,113

 
$
65

 
$
483,151

(1) At June 30, 2016 , there were $220,000 in impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $31,000 in reserves established.


- 16 -


 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2015
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
170

 
$
5,102

 
$
2,670

 
$
412

 
$
1,318

 
$
82

 
$
36

 
$
9,790

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(73
)
 
38

 
195

 
(94
)
 
(154
)
 
53

 
35

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(38
)
 
(19
)
 
(202
)
 

 
(17
)
 
(44
)
 
(42
)
 
(362
)
Recoveries
94

 
185

 
6

 

 
77

 
21

 
1

 
384

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
56

 
166

 
(196
)
 

 
60

 
(23
)
 
(41
)
 
22

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
153

 
$
5,306

 
$
2,669

 
$
318

 
$
1,224

 
$
112

 
$
30

 
$
9,812

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2015
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
119

 
$
5,105

 
$
2,382

 
$
436

 
$
1,206

 
$
89

 
$
40

 
$
9,377

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(59
)
 
(284
)
 
303

 
(118
)
 
60

 
68

 
30

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(47
)
 
(19
)
 
(206
)
 

 
(165
)
 
(98
)
 
(42
)
 
(577
)
Recoveries
140

 
504

 
190

 

 
123

 
53

 
2

 
1,012

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
93

 
485

 
(16
)
 

 
(42
)
 
(45
)
 
(40
)
 
435

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
153

 
$
5,306

 
$
2,669

 
$
318

 
$
1,224

 
$
112

 
$
30

 
$
9,812

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
498

 
$
116

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
619

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
153

 
$
4,808

 
$
2,553

 
$
316

 
$
1,224

 
$
109

 
$
30

 
$
9,193

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
27,769

 
$
51,388

 
$
204,569

 
$
27,962

 
$
134,586

 
$
8,604

 
$
431

 
$
455,309

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
3,857

 
$
3,496

 
$
771

 
$
1,886

 
$
3

 
$
41

 
$
10,054

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
27,769

 
$
47,531

 
$
201,073

 
$
27,191

 
$
132,700

 
$
8,601

 
$
390

 
$
445,255

(1) At June 30, 2015 , there were $304,000 impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $24,000 in reserves established.


- 17 -


 
Twelve Months Ended
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowances for loan losses:
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
Balance, beginning of period
$
119

 
$
5,105

 
$
2,382

 
$
436

 
$
1,206

 
$
89

 
$
40

 
$
9,377

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
(58
)
 
(615
)
 
71

 
(90
)
 
497

 
121

 
74

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans charged-off
(74
)
 
(196
)
 
(578
)
 
(41
)
 
(713
)
 
(210
)
 
(69
)
 
(1,881
)
Recoveries
234

 
1,176

 
393

 

 
201

 
113

 
3

 
2,120

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
160

 
980

 
(185
)
 
(41
)
 
(512
)
 
(97
)
 
(66
)
 
239

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of period
$
221

 
$
5,470

 
$
2,268

 
$
305

 
$
1,191

 
$
113

 
$
48

 
$
9,616

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
2

 
$
989

 
$
228

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,219

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
219

 
$
4,481

 
$
2,040

 
$
305

 
$
1,191

 
$
113

 
$
48

 
$
8,397

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance, end of period
$
24,331

 
$
50,510

 
$
208,737

 
$
36,618

 
$
128,442

 
$
8,878

 
$
1,257

 
$
458,773

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
84

 
$
2,564

 
$
3,957

 
$
721

 
$
1,305

 
$

 
$

 
$
8,631

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment (1)
$
24,247

 
$
47,946

 
$
204,780

 
$
35,897

 
$
127,137

 
$
8,878

 
$
1,257

 
$
450,142

(1) At December 31, 2015 , there were $295,000 in impaired loans collectively evaluated for impairment with $42,000 in reserves established.

- 18 -


Credit Risk

The Company uses an internal grading system to assign the degree of inherent risk on each individual loan and monitors trends in portfolio quality. The grade is initially assigned by the lending officer or credit administration and reviewed by the loan administration function throughout the life of the loan. There have been no significant changes in credit grade definitions as outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 .

The following tables are an analysis of the creditworthiness by loan class and credit card portfolio exposure as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands) .
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
1 - Lowest Risk
$
1,178

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,462

 
$

 
$
2,640

2 - Strong
898

 
798

 
2,939

 
111

 
14,671

 
573

 
5

 
19,995

3 - Standard
9,673

 
11,706

 
110,502

 
9,463

 
56,509

 
1,150

 
10

 
199,013

4 - Acceptable
10,710

 
30,026

 
113,602

 
28,597

 
55,911

 
3,835

 
50

 
242,731

5 - Special Mention
310

 
1,736

 
7,551

 

 
5,213

 
80

 

 
14,890

6-8 - Substandard
27

 
1,173

 
2,367

 
287

 
1,518

 

 

 
5,372

 
$
22,796

 
$
45,439

 
$
236,961

 
$
38,458

 
$
133,822

 
$
7,100

 
$
65

 
$
484,641

 
Consumer - 
Credit Card
 
Business-
Credit Card
Performing
$
1,987

 
$
1,260

Nonperforming
27

 
12

Total
$
2,014

 
$
1,272

 
 
 
 
Total Loans
 
 
$
487,927


 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
and
Industrial
 
Commercial
Construction
and Land
Development
 
Commercial
Real
Estate
 
Residential
Construction
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Other
 
Totals
1 - Lowest Risk
$
1,942

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,773

 
$

 
$
3,715

2 - Strong
971

 
749

 
2,280

 

 
15,187

 
386

 
7

 
19,580

3 - Standard
10,530

 
11,262

 
94,357

 
4,296

 
56,493

 
1,250

 
469

 
178,657

4 - Acceptable
9,297

 
33,832

 
103,740

 
31,431

 
50,226

 
3,170

 
757

 
232,453

5 - Special Mention
304

 
2,486

 
4,444

 
170

 
5,231

 
59

 

 
12,694

6-8 - Substandard
119

 
2,181

 
3,916

 
721

 
1,305

 

 
24

 
8,266

 
$
23,163

 
$
50,510

 
$
208,737

 
$
36,618

 
$
128,442

 
$
6,638

 
$
1,257

 
$
455,365

 
Consumer-
Credit Card
 
Business-
Credit Card
Performing
$
2,211

 
$
1,133

Non Performing
29

 
35

Total
$
2,240

 
$
1,168

 
 
 
 
Total Loans
 
 
$
458,773




- 19 -


Asset Quality

The following tables are an age analysis of past due loans, including those on nonaccrual by loan class, as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands).
 
June 30, 2016
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
Nonaccrual
 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
Commercial & industrial
$
20

 
$
27

 
$

 
$
47

 
$
22,749

 
$
22,796

Commercial construction & land development
68

 
1,173

 

 
1,241

 
44,198

 
45,439

Commercial real estate
10

 
1,332

 

 
1,342

 
235,620

 
236,962

Residential construction

 
287

 

 
287

 
38,171

 
38,458

Residential mortgage
215

 
1,226

 

 
1,441

 
132,381

 
133,822

Consumer
37

 

 

 
37

 
7,062

 
7,099

Consumer credit cards
65

 

 
27

 
92

 
1,922

 
2,014

Business credit cards
30

 

 
12

 
42

 
1,230

 
1,272

Other loans

 

 

 

 
65

 
65

Total
$
445

 
$
4,045

 
$
39

 
$
4,529

 
$
483,398

 
$
487,927

 

 
December 31, 2015
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
Nonaccrual
 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
Commercial & industrial
$
56

 
$
119

 
$

 
$
175

 
$
22,988

 
$
23,163

Commercial construction & land development
211

 
1,626

 

 
1,837

 
48,673

 
50,510

Commercial real estate

 
2,929

 

 
2,929

 
205,808

 
208,737

Residential construction
133

 
721

 

 
854

 
35,764

 
36,618

Residential mortgage
499

 
1,203

 

 
1,702

 
126,740

 
128,442

Consumer
71

 

 

 
71

 
6,567

 
6,638

Consumer credit cards
95

 

 
29

 
124

 
2,116

 
2,240

Business credit cards
107

 

 
36

 
143

 
1,025

 
1,168

Other loans

 

 

 

 
1,257

 
1,257

Total
$
1,172

 
$
6,598

 
$
65

 
$
7,835

 
$
450,938

 
$
458,773


Nonperforming assets

Nonperforming assets at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consist of the following (amounts in thousands) :
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing
$
39

 
$
65

Nonaccrual loans
4,045

 
6,598

Foreclosed assets
2,519

 
1,760

 Total nonperforming assets
$
6,603

 
$
8,423




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Impaired Loans

The following tables illustrate the impaired loans by loan class as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands) .
 
June 30, 2016
 
As of Date
 
Year to Date
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
21

 
$
21

 
$

 
$
21

 
$

Commercial construction & land development
483

 
1,313

 

 
520

 

Commercial real estate
1,517

 
1,999

 

 
1,534

 
20

Residential construction
287

 
288

 

 
267

 

Residential mortgage
1,472

 
1,508

 

 
1,494

 
12

Subtotal:
3,780

 
5,129

 

 
3,836

 
32

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
6

 
6

 
1

 
6

 

Commercial construction & land development
690

 
1,072

 
528

 
699

 
1

Commercial real estate
296

 
296

 
133

 
296

 

Residential mortgage
224

 
303

 
32

 
227

 
3

Subtotal:
1,216

 
1,677

 
694

 
1,228

 
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial
3,013

 
4,707

 
662

 
3,076

 
21

Residential
1,983

 
2,099

 
32

 
1,988

 
15

Grand Total
$
4,996

 
$
6,806

 
$
694

 
$
5,064

 
$
36



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December 31, 2015
 
As of Date
 
Year to Date
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 

Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
67

 
$
67

 
$

 
$
63

 
$
3

Commercial construction & land development
737

 
1,706

 

 
1,031

 
19

Commercial real estate
2,258

 
2,614

 

 
2,020

 
50

Residential construction
721

 
722

 

 
408

 
8

Residential mortgage
1,305

 
1,312

 

 
1,191

 
51

Subtotal:
5,088

 
6,421

 

 
4,713

 
131

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
52

 
63

 
7

 
58

 
4

Commercial construction & land development
1,948

 
3,020

 
1,006

 
2,086

 
122

Commercial real estate
1,699

 
1,699

 
228

 
1,713

 
79

Residential mortgage
139

 
217

 
20

 
183

 
8

Subtotal:
3,838

 
4,999

 
1,261

 
4,040

 
213

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial
6,761

 
9,169

 
1,241

 
6,971

 
277

Residential
2,165

 
2,251

 
20

 
1,782

 
67

Grand Total:
$
8,926

 
$
11,420

 
$
1,261

 
$
8,753

 
$
344




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Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loans are classified as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") when, for economic or legal reasons which result in a debtor experiencing financial difficulties, the Bank grants a concession through a modification of the original loan agreement that would not otherwise be considered. Generally concessions are granted as a result of a borrower's inability to meet the contractual repayment obligations of the initial loan terms and in the interest of improving the likelihood of recovery of the loan. We may grant these concessions by a number of means such as (1) forgiving principal or interest, (2) reducing the stated interest rate to a below market rate, (3) deferring principal payments, (4) changing repayment terms from amortizing to interest only, (5) extending the repayment period, or (6) accepting a change in terms based upon a bankruptcy plan. However, the Bank only restructures loans for borrowers that demonstrate the willingness and capacity to repay the loan under reasonable terms and where the Bank has sufficient protection provided by the cash flow of the underlying collateral or business.

The Bank's policy with respect to accrual of interest on loans restructured in a TDR process follows relevant supervisory guidance. If a borrower has demonstrated performance under the previous loan terms and shows capacity to perform under the restructured loan terms, continued accrual of interest at the restructured interest rate is considered and the loan is considered performing. If the borrower does not perform under the restructured terms, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. If the borrower was materially delinquent on payments prior to the restructuring but shows the capacity to meet the restructured loan terms, the loan will likely continue as nonaccrual and nonperforming until such time as continued performance has been demonstrated, which is typically a period of at least six consecutive payments.

The following table provides a summary of loans modified as TDRs at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
 Accrual
 
 Nonaccrual
 
 Total TDRs
 
 Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Commercial construction and land development
 
$

 
$
393

 
$
393

 
$

Commercial real estate
 
481

 
363

 
844

 

Residential mortgage
 
219

 

 
219

 

Total modifications
 
$
700

 
$
756

 
$
1,456

 
$

 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 Accrual
 
 Nonaccrual
 
 Total TDRs
 
 Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Commercial construction and land development
 
$
1,059

 
$
557

 
$
1,616

 
$
447

Commercial real estate
 
1,028

 
574

 
1,602

 
20

Residential mortgage
 
226

 

 
226

 

Total modifications
 
$
2,313

 
$
1,131

 
$
3,444

 
$
467


There were no new TDRs made to borrowers for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and there were no TDR loans modified during the previous twelve months that had a payment default for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 .

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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NOTE E – BORROWINGS

At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , borrowed funds included the following Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances (amounts in thousands) :
Maturity
 
Interest Rate
 
June 30, 2016
August 9, 2017
 
0.73%
 
Fixed
 
$
10,000

February 5, 2018
 
2.06%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

May 25, 2018
 
1.13%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

June 5, 2018
 
2.25%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

June 5, 2018
 
2.55%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

September 18, 2018
 
2.71%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

April 29, 2019
 
2.54%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

April 29, 2019
 
2.62%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

April 29, 2019
 
2.83%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
70,000


Maturity
 
Interest Rate
 
December 31, 2015
February 22, 2016
 
0.48%
 
Fixed
 
$
10,000

August 14, 2017
 
3.94%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

February 5, 2018
 
2.06%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

June 5, 2018
 
2.25%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

June 5, 2018
 
2.55%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

June 5, 2018
 
3.03%
 
Fixed
 
5,000

September 10, 2018
 
3.14%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

September 18, 2018
 
2.71%
 
Fixed
 
10,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
60,000


FHLB advances are secured by a floating lien covering the Company's loan portfolio of qualifying mortgage loans, as well as specific bonds in the investment portfolio. At June 30, 2016 , the Company had available lines of credit totaling $142.3 million with the FHLB for borrowing dependent on adequate collateralization. The weighted average rates for the above borrowings at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were 2.06% and 2.38% , respectively.

In addition to the above advances, the Company has lines of credit of $37.0 million from various financial institutions to purchase federal funds on a short-term basis. The Company has no federal funds purchases outstanding as of June 30, 2016 .

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NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

The following table presents loan commitments at June 30, 2016 (amounts in thousands) .
 
June 30, 2016
Commitments to extend credit
$
33,621

Undisbursed lines of credit
98,058

Financial stand-by letters of credit
439

Performance stand-by letters of credit
484

Legally binding commitments 
132,602

 
 

Unused credit card lines
16,279

 
 

Total 
$
148,881


Pledged Assets

Certain assets are pledged to secure municipal deposits, borrowings, and borrowing capacity, subject to certain limits, at the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the "FRB"), as well as for other purposes as required or permitted by law. FHLB borrowings are secured by securities and a floating lien covering the Company's loan portfolio of qualifying residential (1-4 units) first mortgage and commercial real estate loans. The following table provides the total market value of pledged assets by asset type at June 30, 2016 (amounts in thousands) .
 
June 30, 2016
Securities
$
75,612

Loans
25,822


Litigation Proceedings

There have been no material developments in the description of material litigation proceedings as reported in Note L to the consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as updated in Note F to the consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

Additionally, the Company is party to certain legal actions in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes these actions are routine in nature and incidental to the operation of its business. While the outcome of these actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management’s present judgment is that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on its business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects. If, however, the Company's assessment of these actions is inaccurate, or there are any significant adverse developments in these actions, its business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be adversely affected.
 


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NOTE G – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Fair Value Measured on a Recurring Basis.    

The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a recurring basis, as described below.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. 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 assumptions. Level 1 securities have historically included equity securities traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange. As of June 30, 2016 , there were no Level 1 securities. Level 2 securities include taxable municipalities and mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities. The Company’s mortgage-backed securities were primarily issued by the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). As of June 30, 2016 , all of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities were agency issued and designated as Level 2 securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include other debt securities in less liquid markets and with no quoted market price.

The following table presents information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands) .
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2016, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
 in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Available-for-Sale Securities:
6/30/2016
 
6/30/2016
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Taxable municipal securities
$
21,096

 
$
21,096

 
$

 
$
21,096

 
$

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
13,156

 
13,156

 

 
13,156

 

FNMA & FHLMC
29,606

 
29,606

 

 
29,606

 

Other debt securities
750

 
750

 

 

 
750

Total available-for-sale securities
$
64,608

 
$
64,608

 
$

 
$
63,858

 
$
750

 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Available-for-Sale Securities:
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2015
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Taxable municipal securities
$
24,567

 
$
24,567

 
$

 
$
24,567

 
$

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GNMA
13,530

 
13,530

 

 
13,530

 

FNMA & FHLMC
31,673

 
31,673

 

 
31,673

 

Other debt securities
500

 
500

 

 

 
500

Equity securities
11

 
11

 

 
11

 

Total available-for-sale securities
$
70,281

 
$
70,281

 
$

 
$
69,781

 
$
500

 


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The following table presents the reconciliation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 for all Level 3 assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands) .
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
Securities Available-for-Sale:
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Beginning Balance
$
500

 
$

 
$
500

 
$

Total realized and unrealized gains or (losses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings

 

 

 

Included in other comprehensive income

 

 

 

Purchases, issuances and settlements
250

 

 
250

 

Ending Balance
$
750

 
$

 
$
750

 
$


Fair Value Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis.   

The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, as described below.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, the Company classifies loans held for sale as a Level 2 valuation.

Impaired Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, when a loan is considered impaired, it is evaluated for impairment and written down to its estimated fair value or an allowance for loan losses is established. When the fair value of an impaired loan is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value with no adjustments, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When there is no observable market prices, an appraised value is not available, or the Company determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, the impaired loan is classified as nonrecurring Level 3.

Foreclosed Assets

Foreclosed assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. Given the lack of observable market prices for identical properties, the Company records foreclosed assets as non-recurring Level 3.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are included in the tables below at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands).
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2016, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
6/30/2016
 
6/30/2016
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Loans held for sale
$
681

 
$
681

 
$

 
$
681

 
$

Impaired loans
1,758

 
1,758

 

 

 
1,758

Foreclosed assets
2,519

 
2,519

 

 

 
2,519


- 27 -


 
 

 
 

 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
 

 
 

 
December 31, 2015, Using
 
Total Carrying
Amount in the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Assets
Measured
at Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
 Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2015
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Loans held for sale
$
1,145

 
$
1,145

 
$

 
$
1,145

 
$

Impaired loans
3,540

 
3,540

 

 

 
3,540

Foreclosed assets
1,760

 
1,760

 

 

 
1,760


Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2016 (amounts in thousands, except percentages).
 
Total Carrying Amount at June 30, 2016
 
Valuation Methodology
 
Range of Inputs
Recurring measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
Other debt securities
$
750

 
Probability of default
 
0%
 
 
 
Loss given default
 
100%
Nonrecurring measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
  Impaired loans
$
1,758

 
Collateral discounts
 
9 - 50%
  Foreclosed assets
$
2,519

 
Discounted appraisals
 
10 - 30%

Collateral discounts to determine fair value on impaired loans varies widely and result from the consideration of the following factors: the age of the most recent appraisal, the type of asset serving as collateral, the expected marketability of the asset, its material or environmental condition, and comparisons to actual sales data of similar assets from both internal and external sources.
The following table reflects the general range of collateral discounts for impaired loans by segment.
Loan Segment:
Range of Percentages
Commercial construction and land development
10% - 40%
Commercial real estate
9% - 50%
Residential construction
9% - 30%
Residential mortgage
9% - 20%
All other segments
9% - 20%
As foreclosed assets are brought into other real estate owned through a process which requires a fair market valuation, further discounts typically reflect market conditions specific to the asset. These conditions are usually captured in subsequent appraisals which are required on an annual basis, and depending upon asset type and marketability demonstrate a more restrained variance than that noted above.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents are equal to the fair value due to the liquid nature of the financial instruments.

Certificate of Deposits
These investments are valued at carrying amounts for fair value purposes.

Securities Available-for-Sale and Securities Held-to-Maturity
Fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans Held For Sale
The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is based on commitments on hand from investors within the secondary market for loans with similar characteristics.

Loans
The fair value of loans has been estimated utilizing the net present value of future cash flows based upon contractual balances, prepayment assumptions, and applicable weighted average interest rates, adjusted for a 5% current liquidity and market discount assumption. The Company has assigned no fair value to off-balance sheet financial instruments since they are either short term in nature or subject to immediate repricing.

FHLB Stock
The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates fair value.

Deposits
The fair value of non-maturing deposits such as noninterest-bearing demand, money market, NOW, and savings accounts, are by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand. Fair value for maturing deposits such as CDs and IRAs are estimated using a discounted cash flow approach that applies current interest rates to expected maturities.

Borrowings, Subordinated Debentures, and Subordinated Promissory Notes
The fair value of borrowings, subordinated debentures, and subordinated promissory notes, is based on discounting expected cash flows at the interest rate from debt with the same or similar remaining maturities and collection requirements. 

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximates fair value.


- 29 -


The following table presents information for financial assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands) .
 
June 30, 2016
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
 Fair Value
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial assets:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
34,591

 
$
34,591

 
$
34,591

$

$

Certificates of deposit
21,805

 
21,805

 

21,805


Securities available-for-sale
64,608

 
64,608

 

63,858

750

Securities held-to-maturity
58,462

 
59,934

 

59,934


Loans held for sale
681

 
681

 

681


Loans, net
478,046

 
440,716

 


440,716

FHLB stock
3,596

 
3,596

 

3,596


Accrued interest receivable
1,526

 
1,526

 

1,526


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
551,775

 
$
551,946

 
$

$
551,946

$

Subordinated debentures and subordinated promissory notes
23,872

 
23,872

 


23,872

Borrowings
70,000

 
71,977

 

71,977


Accrued interest payable
401

 
401

 

401



 
December 31, 2015
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial assets:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
26,755

 
$
26,755

 
$
26,755

$

$

Certificates of deposit
23,520

 
23,520

 

23,520


Securities available-for-sale
70,281

 
70,281

 

69,781

500

Securities held-to-maturity
65,354

 
65,633

 

65,633


Loans held for sale
1,145

 
1,145

 

1,145


Loans, net
448,697

 
423,285

 


423,285

FHLB stock
3,288

 
3,288

 

3,288


Accrued interest receivable
1,594

 
1,594

 

1,594


 
 
 
 
 


 


Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
542,334

 
$
541,818

 
$

$
541,818

$

Subordinated debentures and subordinated promissory notes
23,872

 
23,872

 


23,872

Borrowings
60,000

 
61,709

 

61,709


Accrued interest payable
437

 
437

 

437




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NOTE H - REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS

North Carolina banking law requires that the Bank may not pay a dividend that would reduce its capital below the applicable required capital. In addition, regulatory authorities may limit payment of dividends by any bank when it is determined that such a limitation is in the public interest and is necessary to ensure the financial soundness of the Bank. Although not currently limited by regulatory authorities, there were no dividends paid to the Company by the Bank during the six months ended June 30, 2016 .

Current federal regulations require that the Company and the Bank maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of 8.0% , with at least 6.0% being in the form of Tier 1 capital, as defined in the regulations. In addition, the Company and the Bank must maintain a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% and a leverage ratio of 4.0% . For the Bank to be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum amounts and ratios as set forth in the table below. There is no such category for well capitalized at the Company level. At June 30, 2016 , the Bank was classified as well capitalized for regulatory capital purposes.

Capital ratios for the Bank and the Company are presented in the table below.
 
Actual Ratio
 
Minimum For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 
Minimum to be Well
Capitalized under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
6/30/2016
 
12/31/2015
 
Ratio
 
Ratio
Bank
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
15.6
%
 
15.6
%
 
8.0
%
 
10.0
%
Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
14.4
%
 
14.4
%
 
6.0
%
 
8.0
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
14.4
%
 
14.4
%
 
4.5
%
 
6.5
%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
10.6
%
 
10.2
%
 
4.0
%
 
5.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
15.9
%
 
16.0
%
 
8.0
%
 
N/A

Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
12.4
%
 
12.4
%
 
6.0
%
 
N/A

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
10.9
%
 
11.3
%
 
4.5
%
 
N/A

Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
9.2
%
 
8.8
%
 
4.0
%
 
N/A

 
In July 2015, the Bank entered into a Written Agreement (the "2015 Written Agreement") with the FRB replacing the Written Agreement the Company and the Bank entered into with the FRB and the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks in 2011. Under the terms of the 2015 Written Agreement, the Bank submitted and implemented the following plans:

a written plan to assure ongoing board oversight of the Bank's management and operations;
a written program for the review of new products, services, or business lines; and
an enhanced written program for conducting appropriate levels of customer due diligence by the Bank.

In addition, the Bank agreed that it will within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter following the date of the 2015 Written Agreement, submit to FRB written progress reports detailing the form and manner of all actions taken to secure compliance with the 2015 Written Agreement and the results thereof.

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NOTE I - RESTRICTED STOCK

A summary of the activity of the Company's restricted stock awards for the six months ended June 30, 2016 is presented below:
 
Restricted Stock
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2015:
1,363,175

 
$
1.64

Granted
210,000

 
1.90

Vested
(149,325
)
 
1.53

Forfeited
(85,000
)
 
1.66

Unvested at June 30, 2016:
1,338,850

 
$
1.69


The Company measures the fair value of restricted shares based on the price of the Company's common stock on the grant date, and compensation expense is recorded over the vesting period. The related compensation expense recognized for restricted stock awards for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $150,000 and $270,000 , respectively. At June 30, 2016 , the Company estimates there was $2.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over the next three years . The grant-date fair value of restricted stock grants vested during the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $1.53 .

 

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ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion provides information about the major components of the financial condition and results of operations of Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.  Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this report to "we," "us" and "our" refer to the Company and its subsidiaries.

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015

The Company’s total assets increased $21.6 million or 3.1% from $691.4 million at December 31, 2015 to $713.0 million at June 30, 2016 . Cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $183.1 million at June 30, 2016 compared to $189.2 million at December 31, 2015 , a decrease of $6.1 million or 3.2% . Strong loan demand resulted in balance growth of $28.8 million or 6.3% as outstanding gross loans grew to $487.1 million at June 30, 2016 compared to $458.3 million at December 31, 2015 .

Total liabilities were $649.1 million at June 30, 2016 , an increase of $18.1 million or 2.9% , from $631.0 million at December 31, 2015 . Total deposits increased $9.5 million or 1.7% during the six month period ended June 30, 2016 , from $542.3 million at December 31, 2015 , to $551.8 million at June 30, 2016 . Long-term borrowings were $70.0 million at June 30, 2016 compared to $60.0 million at December 31, 2015 , an increase of $10.0 million or 16.7% . Total shareholders’ equity increased $3.5 million or 5.7% , from $60.4 million at December 31, 2015 , to $63.9 million at June 30, 2016 .

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

Net Income .  Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was $872,000 , or $0.03 net income per basic and diluted share, as compared to net income of $17.5 million , or $0.54 net income per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2015 . The year-over-year $16.6 million decrease in net income is due to the partial reversal of the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets that resulted in a $16.6 million income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2015. For the quarter ended June 30, 2016 , the Company reported a provision for income taxes totaling $498,000 . Pre-tax net income for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was $1.4 million compared to $914,000 for the same period in 2015 , an increase of $456,000 primarily due to increased net interest income as a result of declining interest expense.

Net Interest Income.   Net interest income is the difference between interest income, principally from loan and investment securities, and interest expense, largely on customer deposits and borrowings.  Changes in net interest income result from changes in volume, spread, and margin.  For this purpose, volume refers to the average dollar level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, spread refers to the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, and margin refers to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.  Margin is influenced by the level and relative mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as by levels of non-interest-bearing liabilities and capital.

Net interest income increased to $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $5.6 million as of this same period in 2015 , an increase of $460,000 . Interest income remained flat at $7.3 million for the second quarter of 2016 and 2015. Average interest earning assets declined $33.0 million when comparing the period ended June 30, 2016 to this same period in 2015 as the growth in loans was offset by reductions in the investment portfolio and low yield interest earning deposits in banks. Interest expense for the period ended June 30, 2016 improved $445,000 as a result of the balance sheet strategies executed in 2015 which entailed reducing high cost Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") borrowings and refinancing the Company's subordinated debt. Interest expense totaled $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2015. Net interest margin improved 46 basis points to 3.75% for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 , as compared to 3.29% for the same period ended June 30, 2015 .

Provision for Loan Losses .   The provision for loan losses is charged to bring the allowance for loan losses to the level deemed appropriate by management after adjusting for recoveries of amounts previously charged off.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and results from management’s consideration of such factors as the financial condition of borrowers, past and expected loss experience, current economic conditions, and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an appropriate reserve. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 , no provision for the allowance for loan losses was recognized in earnings.


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Non-Interest Income.   Non-interest income decreased $115,000 to $1.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 , as compared to $1.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 . This decrease was driven by the absence of $164,000 in Automated Clearing House ("ACH") third party payment processors indemnification income as the Company completed the exit from this line of business in 2015. Additionally contributing to the decrease in non-interest income was premium income on the sale of government guaranteed loans decreasing $120,000 to $54,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $174,000 as of this same period in 2015. Offsetting these declines was an increase in gains on the sale of investment securities available for sale totaling $266,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015.

Non-Interest Expense.   Non-interest expense decreased $111,000 to $6.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 , as compared to $6.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 . This decrease was largely attributable to declines in foreclosed asset related expenses of $100,000 and FDIC insurance premiums of $82,000, offset by an increase of $71,000 in professional and consulting fees. The declines in both categories are largely related to continued improvement in asset quality measures and overall reductions in the number and amount of foreclosed assets.

Income Taxes. The Company recorded a provision for income taxes totaling $498,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, as compared to an income tax benefit of $16.6 million for the same period in 2015, which resulted from the partial reversal of the valuation allowance against the Company's deferred tax assets executed in the second quarter of 2015.

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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

Net Income .   Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $1.7 million , or $0.05 net income per basic and diluted share, as compared to net income of $18.5 million , or $0.58 net income per basic and $0.57 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2015 . The year-over-year $16.8 million decrease in net income is primarily due to the partial reversal of the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets that resulted in a $16.6 million income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2015 compared to a provision for income taxes totaling $961,000 for the same period in 2016. Pre-tax net income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $2.7 million compared to $1.9 million for the same period in 2015, an increase of $772,000. Improvements in net interest income, coupled with declining non-interest expenses were primary contributors to the increase, which was partially offset by declines in non-interest income for the six month period.

Net Interest Income.   Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $12.0 million , as compared to $11.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 , an increase of $609,000 . Cost of funds continues to decline as interest expense for the period ended June 30, 2016 improved $939,000, which was primarily a result of the balance sheet strategies executed in 2015 that entailed reducing high cost FHLB borrowings and refinancing the Company's subordinated debt. This improvement in funding costs was partially offset by declines in interest income on loans for the six month period as there was limited recovery of lost interest on nonaccrual loans compared to this same period in 2015. Net interest margin improved 56 basis points to 3.72% for the six month period ended June 30, 2016, as compared to 3.16% for the same period ended June 30, 2015.

Provision for Loan Losses .   The provision for loan losses is charged to bring the allowance for loan losses to the level deemed appropriate by management after adjusting for recoveries of amounts previously charged off. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and results from management's consideration of such factors as the financial condition of borrowers, past and expected loss experience, current economic conditions, and other factors management feels deserve recognition in establishing an appropriate reserve. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 , no provision for the allowance for loan losses was recognized in earnings.

Non-Interest Income.   Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $2.7 million , as compared to $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 , a decrease of $476,000 . The decline in non-interest income stems primarily from the absence of ACH third party payment processor indemnification income, as the Company exited this business line in 2015, coupled with reduced premium income on the sale of government guaranteed loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, non-interest income included loan premium and indemnification income of $56,000 and $0, respectively, compared to $213,000 and $343,000 for the same period in 2015. Offsetting these declines was a $210,000 increased gains on the sale of investment securities available for sale for the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015.

Non-Interest Expenses.   Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $12.0 million , as compared to $12.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 , a decrease of $639,000 as declines were seen in various categories as the Company continues to review ways to increase efficiency and reduce the overall expense base. Continued improvement in asset quality contributed to declines in multiple categories as did the absence of technology conversion related expenses that were present during 2015.

Income Taxes. As noted above, the Company began recording income tax expense during the first quarter of 2016 and reported a provision for income taxes totaling $961,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to an income tax benefit of $16.6 million for the same period in 2015, which resulted from the partial reversal of the valuation allowance against the Company's deferred tax assets executed in the second quarter of 2015.
 

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Asset Quality

Asset quality continued to improve during the quarter ended June 30, 2016 . The Company completed its asset resolution plan in 2015 and management believes problem assets are at a manageable level in which resolution can occur in the normal course of business. Classified assets as of June 30, 2016 , which include loans risk graded substandard or lower and foreclosed assets, totaled $7.9 million compared to $10.1 million at December 31, 2015 , a decline of $2.2 million . The classified assets to capital ratio totaled 9.5% as of June 30, 2016 compared to 12.5% at year end 2015 .

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets are comprised of nonperforming loans, accruing loans which are past due 90 days or more, repossessed assets, and other real estate owned ("foreclosed assets"). As of June 30, 2016 , nonperforming assets declined $1.8 million or 21.6% when compared to December 31, 2015 .

The following table describes our nonperforming asset portfolio by loan class as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands, except ratios) .
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Nonaccrual loans:
 
Commercial and industrial
$
27

 
$
119

Commercial construction and land development
1,173

 
1,626

Commercial real estate
1,332

 
2,929

Residential construction
287

 
721

Residential mortgage
1,226

 
1,203

Total nonaccrual loans
4,045

 
6,598

 
 
 
 
Past due 90 days or more and still accruing:
 

 
 

Consumer credit cards
27

 
29

Business credit cards
12

 
36

Total past due 90 days and still accruing
39

 
65

 
 
 
 
Foreclosed assets:
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
3

 
3

Commercial construction and land development
1,486

 
1,493

Commercial real estate
945

 
82

Residential construction

 
69

Residential mortgage
85

 
113

Total foreclosed assets
2,519

 
1,760

 
 
 
 
Total nonperforming assets
$
6,603

 
$
8,423

 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans to gross loans
0.8
%
 
1.4
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.9
%
 
1.2
%
Allowance coverage of nonperforming loans
222.1
%
 
144.3
%
 
Nonaccrual Loans

Loans are moved to nonaccrual status and recognition of interest income ceases when it is probable that full collectibility of principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement may not occur. Nonaccrual loans as a percentage of gross loans decreased to 0.8% as of June 30, 2016 compared to 1.4% as of December 31, 2015 . At June 30, 2016 , there were 29 nonaccrual loans totaling $4.0 million compared to 42 loans totaling $6.6 million at December 31, 2015 . The amount of interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 that would have been reported on loans in nonaccrual status as of June 30, 2016 totaled $116,000 .

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Foreclosed Assets

At June 30, 2016 , there were 35 foreclosed properties valued at a total of $2.5 million compared to 35 foreclosed properties valued at $1.8 million as of December 31, 2015 . The primary driver of the increase in value of foreclosed properties was due to the addition of one property in the amount of $863,000 in the first quarter of 2016.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loans are classified as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") when, for economic or legal reasons which result in a debtor experiencing financial difficulties, the Bank grants a concession through a modification of the original loan agreement that would not otherwise be considered. Generally concessions are granted as a result of a borrower's inability to meet the contractual repayment obligations of the initial loan terms and in the interest of improving the likelihood of recovery of the loan. We may grant these concessions by a number of means such as (1) forgiving principal or interest, (2) reducing the stated interest rate to a below market rate, (3) deferring principal payments, (4) changing repayment terms from amortizing to interest only, (5) extending the repayment period, or (6) accepting a change in terms based upon a bankruptcy plan. However, the Bank only restructures loans for borrowers that demonstrate the willingness and capacity to repay the loan under reasonable terms and where the Bank has sufficient protection provided by the cash flow of the underlying collateral or business.

The Bank's policy with respect to accrual of interest on loans restructured in a TDR process follows relevant supervisory guidance. If a borrower has demonstrated performance under the previous loan terms and shows capacity to perform under the restructured loan terms, continued accrual of interest at the restructured interest rate is considered and the loan is considered performing. If the borrower does not perform under the restructured terms, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. If the borrower was materially delinquent on payments prior to the restructuring but shows the capacity to meet the restructured loan terms, the loan will likely continue as nonaccrual and nonperforming until such time as continued performance has been demonstrated, which is typically a period of at least six consecutive payments.

As of June 30, 2016 , there were four restructured loans in accrual status compared to eight as of December 31, 2015 . Regardless of whether any individual TDR is performing, all TDRs are considered to be impaired and are evaluated as such in the allowance for loan losses calculation.  As of June 30, 2016 , the recorded investment in performing TDRs and their related allowance for loan losses totaled $700,000 and $0 , respectively.  Outstanding nonperforming TDRs totaled $756,000 with $0 in specific reserves as of June 30, 2016 . The amount of interest recognized for performing and nonperforming TDRs during the first six months of 2016 were approximately $25,000 and $0 , respectively.

The following table presents performing and nonperforming TDRs at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands) .
 
Performing TDRs:
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Commercial construction and land development
$

 
$
1,059

Commercial real estate
481

 
1,028

Residential mortgage
219

 
226

Total performing TDRs
$
700

 
$
2,313


Nonperforming TDRs:
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Commercial construction and land development
$
393

 
$
557

Commercial real estate
363

 
574

Total nonperforming TDRs
$
756

 
$
1,131



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Allowance for Loan Losses and Summary of Loss Experience

The allowance for loan losses is established through periodic charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses.  Increases to the allowance for loan losses occur as a result of provisions charged to operations and recoveries of amounts previously charged-off, and decreases to the allowance occur when loans are charged-off because management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Management evaluates the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis.  The evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses involves the consideration of loan growth, loan portfolio composition and industry diversification, historical loan loss experience, current delinquency levels, adverse conditions that might affect a borrower’s ability to repay the loan, estimated value of underlying collateral, prevailing economic conditions and all other relevant factors derived from our history of operations. Additionally, regulatory agencies review our allowance for loan losses and may require additional provisions for estimated losses based on judgments that differ from those of management.   

The following table summarizes the Company's loan loss experience by class for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (amounts in thousands, except ratios) .
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Balance at beginning of period
$
9,084

 
$
9,790

 
$
9,616

 
$
9,377

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charge-offs:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
35

 
38

 
59

 
47

Commercial construction and land development
97

 
19

 
97

 
19

Commercial real estate

 
202

 
565

 
206

Residential mortgage

 
17

 

 
165

Consumer
29

 
44

 
70

 
98

Other

 
42

 

 
42

Total charge-offs
161

 
362

 
791

 
577

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recoveries:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
22

 
94

 
49

 
140

Commercial construction and land development
51

 
185

 
62

 
504

Commercial real estate

 
6

 
2

 
190

Residential construction

 

 
21

 

Residential mortgage
11

 
77

 
21

 
123

Consumer
61

 
21

 
87

 
53

Other
1


1

 
2

 
2

Total recoveries
146

 
384

 
244

 
1,012

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(15
)
 
22

 
(547
)
 
435

Provision for loan losses

 

 

 

Balance at end of period
$
9,069

 
$
9,812

 
$
9,069

 
$
9,812

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of net charge-offs to average gross loans
%
 
%
 
0.12
%
 
%
 
The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2016 was $9.1 million , which represents 1.9% of total loans held for investment compared to $9.8 million or 2.2% as of June 30, 2015 .  The decrease in amount and percentage to total loans is due to the net charge-offs for the quarter and loan growth of $28.8 million for the second quarter of 2016 . For the six months ended June 30, 2016 , charge-offs outpaced recoveries resulting in a net loan charge-off of $547,000 compared with net recoveries of $435,000 for the prior year period.

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The allowance for loan losses on individually reviewed impaired loans totaled $663,000 as of June 30, 2016 , compared to $1.2 million as of December 31, 2015 , a 46% decrease . The primary driver of the reduction is the absence of one relationship that was refinanced with additional collateral and removed from impaired status. The allowance for loan losses on the loans reviewed collectively remained constant at $8.4 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 .
Because of the nature of the Company’s primary markets and business, a significant portion of the loan portfolio is secured by commercial real estate, including residential and commercial acquisition, development, and construction properties.  As of June 30, 2016 , approximately 93% of the loan portfolio had real estate as a primary component of collateral. The real estate collateral in each case provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of default by the borrower. Real estate values in many markets have improved. The Company continues to thoroughly review and monitor its commercial real estate concentration and the associated allowance and sets limits by sector and region based on this internal review.

The following table summarizes the Company’s allowance for loan losses by category and percent of loans within each category at June 30, 2016 , and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands, except ratios) .
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Amount
 
% of loans in each category
 
Amount
 
% of loans in each category
Commercial and industrial
$
182

 
5
%
 
$
221

 
5
%
Commercial construction and land development
4,816

 
9
%
 
5,470

 
11
%
Commercial real estate
2,492

 
49
%
 
2,268

 
46
%
Residential construction
271

 
8
%
 
305

 
8
%
Residential mortgage
1,147

 
27
%
 
1,191

 
28
%
Consumer
101

 
2
%
 
113

 
2
%
Other
60

 
%
 
48

 
%
Total
$
9,069

 
100
%
 
$
9,616

 
100
%

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Market and public confidence in our financial strength and in the strength of financial institutions in general will largely determine our access to appropriate levels of liquidity. This confidence is significantly dependent on our ability to maintain sound asset quality and appropriate levels of capital resources.  The term "liquidity" refers to our ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet our needs for funding loan originations, deposit withdrawals, maturities of borrowings and operating expenses. Management measures our liquidity position by giving consideration to both on and off-balance sheet sources of, and demands for, funds on a daily and weekly basis.

Sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents (net of federal requirements to maintain reserves against deposit liabilities), investment securities eligible for pledging to secure borrowings, investments available-for-sale, loan repayments, loan sales, deposits and borrowings from the FHLB secured with pledged loans and securities, and from correspondent banks under overnight federal funds credit lines. During the first six months of 2016 , the Company's primary use of its excess liquidity was to fund growth in the loan portfolio.

The Company sold $11.5 million aggregate principal amount of subordinated promissory notes to certain accredited investors in December 2015. These notes are due on November 30, 2025 and the Company is obligated to pay interest at an annualized rate of 6.25% payable in quarterly installments commencing on March 1, 2016. The Company may prepay the notes at any time after November 30, 2020, subject to compliance with applicable law. The proceeds were used to refinance the Company's outstanding subordinated promissory notes issued in 2009.   

Management believes that the Company’s liquidity sources are adequate to meet its operating needs for at least the next 12 months.  Total shareholders’ equity was $63.9 million at June 30, 2016 and $60.4 million at December 31, 2015 . Supplementing customer deposits as a source of funding, we have available lines of credit from various correspondent banks to purchase federal funds on a short-term basis of approximately $37.0 million that remain unused at June 30, 2016 . As of June 30, 2016 , the Bank has the credit capacity to borrow up to $142.3 million from the FHLB with $70.0 million outstanding.


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The Bank had total risk based capital of 15.6% , Tier 1 risk based capital of 14.4% , a leverage ratio of 10.6% , and common equity Tier 1 capital of 14.4% at June 30, 2016 , as compared to 15.6% , 14.4% , 10.2% , and 14.4% , respectively, at December 31, 2015 . The Company had total risk based capital of 15.9% , Tier 1 risk based capital of 12.4% , a leverage ratio of 9.2% , and common equity Tier 1 capital of 10.9% at June 30, 2016 , as compared to 16.0% , 12.4% , 8.8% , and 11.3% , respectively, at December 31, 2015 .

The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock since it suspended dividends in the fourth quarter of 2010. As a bank holding company, the Company’s ability to declare and pay dividends depends on certain federal regulatory considerations, including the guidelines of the Federal Reserve regarding capital adequacy and dividends. A decision to pay any dividend in the future would be determined based on a number of factors including capital position and capital adequacy, ongoing operations and profitability, the risk profile of the institution and general market conditions, among other things.  

Regulatory Update

In July 2015, the Bank entered into a Written Agreement (the "2015 Written Agreement") with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the "FRB") replacing the Written Agreement the Company and the Bank entered into with the FRB and the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks in 2011. Under the terms of the 2015 Written Agreement, the Bank submitted and implemented the following plans:

a written plan to assure ongoing board oversight of the Bank's management and operations;
a written program for the review of new products, services, or business lines; and
an enhanced written program for conducting appropriate levels of customer due diligence by the Bank.

In addition, the Bank agreed that it will within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter following the date of the 2015 Written Agreement, submit to FRB written progress reports detailing the form and manner of all actions taken to secure compliance with the 2015 Written Agreement and the results thereof.

The Bank continues to make progress in improving each of these areas and believes that it will be able to demonstrate full compliance with this agreement in the future.

Forward-Looking Information

Information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which statements represent our judgment concerning the future and are subject to business, economic and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our actual operating results and financial position to differ materially. Such forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” or “continue” or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology.

We caution that any such forward-looking statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause our actual operating results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the effects of future economic conditions, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, legislative and regulatory changes, the risks of changes in interest rates on the level and composition of deposits, the effects of competition from other financial institutions, our ability to comply with the 2015 Written Agreement, the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of the allowance for possible loan losses, our ability to maintain an effective internal control environment, the low trading volume of our common stock and the risks discussed in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors, and other considerations described in connection with specific forward-looking statements and other cautionary elements specified in the Company's periodic filings with the Commission, including without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are as of the date hereof and we undertake no duty to update them if our view changes later, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our view as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.


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ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by paragraph (b) of Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.   As defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's (the "SEC") rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods required by the SEC's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that the Company believes have materially affected or are likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There have been no material developments in the description of material legal proceedings as reported in Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as updated in Part II, Item 1 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Additionally, we are party to certain other legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. We believe these actions are routine in nature and incidental to the operation of our business. While the outcome of these actions cannot be predicted with certainty, management’s present judgment is that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects. If, however, our assessment of these actions is inaccurate, or there are any significant adverse developments in these actions, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be adversely affected.

ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 .


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ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
10.1
Executive Employment Agreement with Lawrence F. DesPrés (management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement)
 
 
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
101
The following materials from Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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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.

 
 
FOUR OAKS FINCORP, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
August 11, 2016
By:
/s/ David H. Rupp
 
 
David H. Rupp
 
 
President and
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
August 11, 2016
By:
/s/ Deanna W. Hart
 
 
Deanna W. Hart
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer and
 
 
Principal Accounting Officer

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Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
10.1
Executive Employment Agreement with Lawrence F. DesPrés (management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement)
 
 
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
101
The following materials from Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 


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