UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________
 
Commission file number 1-33377
Stewardship Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
New Jersey
22-3351447
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
 
 
 
630 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ
07432
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
(201) 444-7100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
 
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x      No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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). Yes x      No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See 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 an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
 
 
Emerging growth company [ ]
 
 
 
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o      No x

The number of shares outstanding, net of treasury stock, of the Registrant’s Common Stock, no par value, as of May 10, 2017 was 8,641,905 .




Stewardship Financial Corporation 
INDEX
 
 
PAGE
 
NUMBER
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Stewardship Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
 

 
 

Cash and due from banks
$
12,604

 
$
11,508

Other interest-earning assets
189

 
172

Cash and cash equivalents
12,793

 
11,680

 
 
 
 
Securities available-for-sale
95,632

 
98,583

Securities held to maturity; estimated fair value of $52,072 (at March 31, 2017) and $51,530 (at December 31, 2016)
52,805

 
52,330

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost
3,784

 
3,515

Loans held for sale
188

 
773

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $8,246 (at March 31, 2017) and $7,905 (at December 31, 2016)
646,196

 
595,952

Premises and equipment, net
6,606

 
6,566

Accrued interest receivable
2,202

 
2,133

Other real estate owned, net
401

 
401

Bank owned life insurance
16,673

 
16,558

Other assets
7,119

 
7,044

Total assets
$
844,399

 
$
795,535

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' equity
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 

 
 

Deposits:
 

 
 

Noninterest-bearing
$
170,566

 
$
169,306

Interest-bearing
530,138

 
489,624

Total deposits
700,704

 
658,930

 
 
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances
65,200

 
59,200

Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Notes
23,268

 
23,252

Accrued interest payable
1,099

 
794

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
1,711

 
1,972

Total liabilities
791,982

 
744,148

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
6,132,774 and 6,121,329 shares issued and outstanding
at March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively
41,775

 
41,626

Retained earnings
11,751

 
11,082

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
(1,109
)
 
(1,321
)
Total Shareholders' equity
52,417

 
51,387

Total liabilities and Shareholders' equity
$
844,399

 
$
795,535


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.      



1


Stewardship Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest income:
 
 
 
Loans
$
6,586

 
$
5,652

Securities held to maturity:


 


Taxable
240

 
270

Nontaxable
59

 
103

Securities available-for-sale:


 


Taxable
486

 
377

Nontaxable
14

 
6

FHLB dividends
34

 
32

Other interest-earning assets
5

 
9

Total interest income
7,424

 
6,449

Interest expense:
 
 
 
Deposits
633

 
557

FHLB-NY Borrowings
243

 
203

Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Notes
368

 
413

Total interest expense
1,244

 
1,173

Net interest income before provision for loan losses
6,180

 
5,276

Provision for loan losses
300

 
(350
)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
5,880

 
5,626

Noninterest income:
 
 
 
Fees and service charges
535

 
529

Bank owned life insurance
115

 
101

Gain on calls and sales of securities, net

 
24

Gain on sales of mortgage loans
17

 
18

Miscellaneous
132

 
147

Total noninterest income
799

 
819

Noninterest expenses:
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
2,844

 
2,715

Occupancy, net
409

 
398

Equipment
162

 
150

Data processing
469

 
472

Advertising
136

 
151

FDIC insurance premium
77

 
106

Charitable contributions
125

 
70

Stationery and supplies
40

 
33

Legal
36

 
44

Bank-card related services
142

 
131

Other real estate owned, net
15

 
74

Miscellaneous
659

 
558

Total noninterest expenses
5,114

 
4,902

Income before income tax expense
1,565

 
1,543

Income tax expense
574

 
552

Net income
$
991

 
$
991

Basic and diluted earnings per common share
$
0.16

 
$
0.16

Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding
6,124,926

 
6,092,351


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 

2


Stewardship Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
991

 
$
991

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
205

 
672

Reclassification adjustment for gains in net income

 
(15
)
Accretion of loss on securities reclassified to held to maturity
7

 
45

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

 
37

 
 
 
 
Total other comprehensive income
212

 
739

 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
$
1,203

 
$
1,730

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


3


Stewardship Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehen-sive
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
Retained
 
Income
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Earnings
 
(Loss), Net
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance -- December 31, 2016
6,121,329

 
$
41,626

 
$
11,082

 
$
(1,321
)
 
$
51,387

Cash dividends declared on common stock

 

 
(184
)
 

 
(184
)
Payment of discount on dividend reinvestment plan

 
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Common stock issued under dividend reinvestment plan
2,431

 
22

 

 

 
22

Common stock issued under stock plans
1,426

 
13

 

 

 
13

Issuance of restricted stock
20,876

 
185

 
(185
)
 

 

Amortization of restricted stock, net
(13,288
)
 
(118
)
 
47

 

 
(71
)
Tax benefit from restricted stock vesting

 
48

 

 

 
48

Net income

 

 
991

 

 
991

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 
212

 
212

Balance -- March 31, 2017
6,132,774

 
$
41,775

 
$
11,751

 
$
(1,109
)
 
$
52,417


 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehen-sive
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
Retained
 
Income
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Earnings
 
(Loss), Net
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance -- December 31, 2015
6,085,528

 
$
41,410

 
$
7,008

 
$
(845
)
 
$
47,573

Cash dividends declared on common stock

 

 
(122
)
 

 
(122
)
Payment of discount on dividend reinvestment plan

 
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Common stock issued under dividend reinvestment plan
2,656

 
15

 

 

 
15

Common stock issued under stock plans
1,761

 
10

 

 

 
10

Issuance of restricted stock
34,332

 
198

 
(198
)
 

 

Amortization of restricted stock, net
(11,064
)
 
(63
)
 
45

 

 
(18
)
Tax benefit from restricted stock vesting

 
5

 

 

 
5

Net income

 

 
991

 

 
991

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 
739

 
739

Balance -- March 31, 2016
6,113,213

 
$
41,574

 
$
7,724

 
$
(106
)
 
$
49,192


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

4


Stewardship Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 

 
 

Net income
$
991

 
$
991

Adjustments to reconcile net income to
 

 
 

net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
96

 
95

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, net
129

 
150

Amortization of restricted stock
(71
)
 
(18
)
Amortization of subordinated debenture issuance costs
16

 
17

Accretion of deferred loan fees
26

 
8

Provision for loan losses
300

 
(350
)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale
(2,846
)
 
(1,058
)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans
3,448

 
1,815

Gain on sales of mortgage loans
(17
)
 
(18
)
Gain on calls and sales of securities

 
(24
)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
(190
)
 
228

Excess tax benefit from restricted stock vesting
48

 

Increase in accrued interest receivable
(69
)
 
(50
)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable
305

 
(297
)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
(115
)
 
(101
)
(Increase) decrease in other assets
(15
)
 
294

Decrease in other liabilities
(261
)
 
(206
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,775

 
1,476

Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Purchase of securities available-for-sale
(524
)
 
(8,409
)
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments on securities available-for-sale
3,709

 
3,039

Proceeds from sales and calls on securities available-for-sale

 
2,050

Purchase of securities held to maturity
(2,675
)
 
(9,499
)
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments on securities held to maturity
1,839

 
1,516

Proceeds from calls on securities held to maturity
340

 
6,340

Purchase of FHLB-NY stock
(5,034
)
 

Sale of FHLB-NY stock
4,765

 

Net increase in loans
(50,570
)
 
(1,662
)
Additions to premises and equipment
(136
)
 
(22
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(48,286
)
 
(6,647
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits
1,260

 
6,373

Net increase in interest-bearing deposits
40,514

 
1,300

Repayment of long term borrowings
(5,000
)
 

Net increase in short term borrowings
11,000

 

Cash dividends paid on common stock
(184
)
 
(122
)
Payment of discount on dividend reinvestment plan
(1
)
 
(1
)
Issuance of common stock for cash
35

 
25

Excess tax benefit from restricted stock vesting

 
5

Net cash provided by financing activities
47,624

 
7,580

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,113

 
2,409

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning
11,680

 
10,910

Cash and cash equivalents - ending
$
12,793

 
$
13,319

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for interest
$
938

 
$
1,470

Cash paid during the period for income taxes
$
592

 
$
39

Transfers from loans to other real estate owned
$

 
$
153


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.  

5


Stewardship Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
 
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the unaudited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Stewardship Financial Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 , filed with the SEC on March 22, 2017 (the “2016 Annual Report”).
 
The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and the rules and regulations of the SEC and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of consolidated financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. However, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements, have been included. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.
 
Principles of consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Stewardship Financial Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantic Stewardship Bank (the “Bank”), together referred to as “the Corporation”. The Bank includes its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Stewardship Investment Corporation, Stewardship Realty LLC, Atlantic Stewardship Insurance Company, LLC and several other subsidiaries formed to hold title to properties acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Bank’s subsidiaries have an insignificant impact on the Bank’s daily operations. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
 
The consolidated financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions, based on available information, that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and disclosures provided. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
 
Material estimates
 
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and deferred income taxes. Management believes the Corporation’s policies with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the evaluation of deferred income taxes involves a higher degree of complexity and requires management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. These critical policies and their application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
 
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
 
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. This ASU will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. The Corporation does not expect the guidance to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements as the ASU is not applicable to financial instruments and, therefore, will not affect the majority of the Corporation's revenues.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities." This ASU addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. This amendment supersedes the guidance to classify equity securities with

6


readily determinable fair values into different categories, requires equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income, and simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values. The amendment requires public business entities that are required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet to measure that fair value using the exit price notion. The amendment requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option. The amendment requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. The amendment reduces diversity in current practice by clarifying that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available for sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. This amendment is effective for fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Entities should apply the amendment by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, with the exception of the amendment related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values, which should be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of the guidance will have on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Subtopic 842).” This ASU requires all lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset, measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments, at the lease commencement date. Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged under the new guidance. The amendments in ASU 2016-02 are effective for fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption of ASU 2016-02 is permitted. The Corporation is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of the guidance will have on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”. The objective of this ASU is to simplify accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. Under ASU 2016-09, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies (including tax benefits of dividends on share-based payment awards) should be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement. The tax effects of exercised or vested awards should be treated as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur. An entity also should recognize excess tax benefits regardless of whether the benefit reduces taxes payable in the current period. An entity can make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest (current accounting) or account for forfeitures when they occur. Within the cash flow statement, excess tax benefits should be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity, and cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes should be classified as a financing activity. The amendments in ASU 2016-09 are effective for fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Corporation's adoption of the guidance in the first quarter of 2017 did not have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. The main objective of this ASU is to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The amendments in this ASU require financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses would represent a valuation account that would be deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The income statement would reflect the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. The measurement of expected credit losses would be based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. An entity will be required to use judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in its circumstances. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 are effective for fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption of ASU 2016-09 is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Corporation is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of the guidance will have on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.


7


Note 2. Securities – Available-for-Sale and Held to Maturity
 
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value of the available-for-sale securities were as follows:
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
Amortized
 
Gross Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies
$
17,439

 
$
48

 
$
355

 
$
17,132

Obligations of state and political subdivisions
3,233

 
3

 
98

 
3,138

Mortgage-backed securities
50,281

 
136

 
790

 
49,627

Asset-backed securities (a)
7,959

 
29

 
107

 
7,881

Corporate debt
14,488

 
103

 
443

 
14,148

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total debt securities
93,400

 
319

 
1,793

 
91,926

Other equity investments
3,912

 

 
206

 
3,706

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
97,312

 
$
319

 
$
1,999

 
$
95,632

 
 
December 31, 2016
 
Amortized
 
Gross Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government-sponsored agencies
$
17,789

 
$
61

 
$
405

 
$
17,445

Obligations of state and political subdivisions
3,238

 

 
142

 
3,096

Mortgage-backed securities
52,785

 
150

 
889

 
52,046

Asset-backed securities (a)
8,392

 

 
125

 
8,267

Corporate debt
14,504

 
50

 
517

 
14,037

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total debt securities
96,708

 
261

 
2,078

 
94,891

Other equity investments
3,886

 

 
194

 
3,692

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
100,594

 
$
261

 
$
2,272

 
$
98,583

 
(a) Collateralized by student loans
 

8


There were no cash proceeds realized from sales and calls of securities available-for-sale for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Cash proceeds realized from sales and calls of securities available-for-sale for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $2,050,000 . There were no gross gains and no gross losses realized on sales or calls during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or March 31, 2016 .

The following is a summary of the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value of the held to maturity securities:

 
March 31, 2017
 
Amortized
 
Gross Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury
$
999

 
$

 
$
3

 
$
996

U.S. government-sponsored agencies
21,833

 
24

 
719

 
21,138

Obligations of state and political subdivisions
6,107

 
63

 
28

 
6,142

Mortgage-backed securities
23,866

 
126

 
196

 
23,796

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
52,805

 
$
213

 
$
946

 
$
52,072

 
 
December 31, 2016
 
Amortized
 
Gross Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury
$
999

 
$

 
$
4

 
$
995

U.S. government-sponsored agencies
19,162

 
28

 
865

 
18,325

Obligations of state and political subdivisions
7,102

 
75

 
30

 
7,147

Mortgage-backed securities
25,067

 
163

 
167

 
25,063

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
52,330

 
$
266

 
$
1,066

 
$
51,530

 
Cash proceeds realized from calls of securities held to maturity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were $340,000 . Cash proceeds realized from calls of securities held to maturity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $6,340,000 . There were no gross gains and no gross losses realized on calls during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . There were gross gains totaling $24,000 and no gross losses realized on calls during the three months ended March 31, 2016 .
 
Mortgage-backed securities are a type of asset-backed security secured by a mortgage or collection of mortgages, purchased by government agencies such as the Government National Mortgage Association and government sponsored agencies such as the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, which then issue securities that represent claims on the principal and interest payments made by borrowers on the loans in the pool.
 

9



The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of the debt securities portfolio by contractual maturity. As issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment premiums, the actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities. Securities not due at a single maturity date, such as mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, are shown separately.
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale
 

 
 

Within one year
$
1,000

 
$
1,000

After one year, but within five years
6,495

 
6,469

After five years, but within ten years
21,852

 
21,336

After ten years
5,813

 
5,613

Mortgage-backed securities
50,281

 
49,627

Asset-backed securities
7,959

 
7,881

 
 
 
 
Total
$
93,400

 
$
91,926

 
 
 
 
Held to maturity
 

 
 

Within one year
$
1,699

 
$
1,717

After one year, but within five years
8,000

 
8,062

After five years, but within ten years
18,737

 
18,022

After ten years
503

 
475

Mortgage-backed securities
23,866

 
23,796

 
 
 
 
Total
$
52,805

 
$
52,072

 
The following tables summarize the fair value and unrealized losses of those investment securities which reported an unrealized loss at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , and if the unrealized loss position was continuous for the twelve months prior to March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .
Available-for-Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government- sponsored agencies
$
10,385

 
$
(231
)
 
$
3,422

 
$
(124
)
 
$
13,807

 
$
(355
)
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
2,556

 
(98
)
 

 

 
2,556

 
(98
)
Mortgage-backed securities
33,596

 
(686
)
 
3,204

 
(104
)
 
36,800

 
(790
)
Asset-backed securities

 

 
2,914

 
(107
)
 
2,914

 
(107
)
Corporate debt
8,076

 
(411
)
 
968

 
(32
)
 
9,044

 
(443
)
Other equity investments

 

 
3,646

 
(206
)
 
3,646

 
(206
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total temporarily impaired securities
$
54,613

 
$
(1,426
)
 
$
14,154

 
$
(573
)
 
$
68,767

 
$
(1,999
)


10


December 31, 2016
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government- sponsored agencies
$
10,548

 
$
(260
)
 
$
3,402

 
$
(145
)
 
$
13,950

 
$
(405
)
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
3,095

 
(142
)
 

 

 
3,095

 
(142
)
Mortgage-backed securities
35,009

 
(779
)
 
3,360

 
(110
)
 
38,369

 
(889
)
Asset-backed securities

 

 
8,267

 
(125
)
 
8,267

 
(125
)
Corporate debt
8,031

 
(473
)
 
956

 
(44
)
 
8,987

 
(517
)
Other equity investments

 

 
3,632

 
(194
)
 
3,632

 
(194
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
56,683

 
$
(1,654
)
 
$
19,617

 
$
(618
)
 
$
76,300

 
$
(2,272
)
 
Held to Maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury
$
996

 
$
(3
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
996

 
$
(3
)
U.S. government- sponsored agencies
17,843

 
(719
)
 

 

 
17,843

 
(719
)
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
476

 
(28
)
 

 

 
476

 
(28
)
Mortgage-backed securities
14,174

 
(196
)
 

 

 
14,174

 
(196
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total temporarily impaired securities
$
33,489

 
$
(946
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
33,489

 
$
(946
)
 
December 31, 2016
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury
$
995

 
$
(4
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
995

 
$
(4
)
U.S. government- sponsored agencies
17,022

 
(865
)
 

 

 
17,022

 
(865
)
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
476

 
(30
)
 

 

 
476

 
(30
)
Mortgage-backed securities
12,901

 
(167
)
 

 

 
12,901

 
(167
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total temporarily impaired securities
$
31,394

 
$
(1,066
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
31,394

 
$
(1,066
)
 

11


Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment
 
At March 31, 2017 , there were available-for-sale investments comprising two U.S. government-sponsored agency securities, five mortgage-backed securities, one asset-backed security, one corporate debt security, and one other equity investments security in a continuous loss position for twelve months or longer. Management has assessed the securities that were in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and has determined that any decline in fair value below amortized cost primarily relates to changes in interest rates and market spreads and was temporary.

In making this determination management considered the following factors: the period of time the securities were in an unrealized loss position; the percentage decline in comparison to the securities’ amortized cost; any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry or a geographic area; the rating or changes to the rating by a credit rating agency; the financial condition of the issuer and guarantor and any recoveries or additional declines in fair value subsequent to the balance sheet date.
 
The Corporation does not intend to sell these securities in an unrealized loss position and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before the recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity.
 
Note 3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively, the loan portfolio consisted of the following:

 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
(In thousands)
Commercial:
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
$
32,712

 
$
34,213

Other
47,157

 
47,852

Commercial real estate
433,455

 
382,551

Commercial construction
16,158

 
14,943

Residential real estate
84,783

 
84,321

Consumer:
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
30,346

 
30,176

Other
462

 
244

Government Guaranteed Loans - guaranteed portion
9,638

 
9,732

Other
58

 
51

 
 
 
 
Total gross loans
654,769

 
604,083

 
 
 
 
Less: Deferred loan costs, net
327

 
226

          Allowance for loan losses
8,246

 
7,905

 
8,573

 
8,131

 
 
 
 
Loans, net
$
646,196

 
$
595,952

 
The Corporation has purchased the guaranteed portion of several Government Guaranteed loans. Due to the guarantee of the principal amount of these loans, no allowance for loan losses is established for these loans.
 


12



Activity in the allowance for loan losses is summarized as follows:
 
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2017
 
Balance,
beginning
of period
 
Provision
charged
to operations
 
Loans
charged off
 
Recoveries
of loans
charged off
 
Balance,
end
of period
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
2,663

 
$
(118
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
16

 
$
2,560

Commercial real estate
4,734

 
390

 

 
25

 
5,149

Commercial construction
355

 
29

 

 

 
384

Residential real estate
66

 
(1
)
 

 

 
65

Consumer
75

 
(3
)
 

 
1

 
73

Other loans

 

 

 

 

Unallocated
12

 
3

 

 

 
15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
7,905

 
$
300

 
$
(1
)
 
$
42

 
$
8,246

 
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2016
 
Balance,
beginning
of period
 
Provision
charged
to operations
 
Loans
charged off
 
Recoveries
of loans
charged off
 
Balance,
end
of period
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
3,698

 
$
(16
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
40

 
$
3,720

Commercial real estate
4,660

 
(275
)
 

 
28

 
4,413

Commercial construction
114

 
(2
)
 

 

 
112

Residential real estate
109

 
(3
)
 

 

 
106

Consumer
118

 

 

 
1

 
119

Other loans
3

 
(2
)
 

 

 
1

Unallocated
121

 
(52
)
 

 

 
69

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
8,823

 
$
(350
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
69

 
$
8,540




13



The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on the impairment method as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .

 
March 31, 2017
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
Construction
 
Residential
Real Estate
 
Consumer
 
Government
Guaranteed
 
Other
Loans
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Ending allowance balance attributable to loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
8

 
$
594

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
602

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
2,552

 
4,555

 
384

 
65

 
73

 

 

 
15

 
7,644

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total ending allowance balance
$
2,560

 
$
5,149

 
$
384

 
$
65

 
$
73

 
$

 
$

 
$
15

 
$
8,246

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,526

 
$
6,279

 
$

 
$

 
$
75

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,880

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
78,343

 
427,176

 
16,158

 
84,783

 
30,733

 
9,638

 
58

 

 
646,889

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total ending loan balance
$
79,869

 
$
433,455

 
$
16,158

 
$
84,783

 
$
30,808

 
$
9,638

 
$
58

 
$

 
$
654,769



14


 
December 31, 2016
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
Construction
 
Residential
Real Estate
 
Consumer
 
Government
Guaranteed
 
Other
Loans
 
Unallocated
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Ending allowance balance attributable to loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
9

 
$
601

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
610

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
2,654

 
4,133

 
355

 
66

 
75

 

 

 
12

 
7,295

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total ending allowance balance
$
2,663

 
$
4,734

 
$
355

 
$
66

 
$
75

 
$

 
$

 
$
12

 
$
7,905

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,698

 
$
6,331

 
$

 
$

 
$
78

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
8,107

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
80,367

 
376,220

 
14,943

 
84,321

 
30,342

 
9,732

 
51

 

 
595,976

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total ending loan balance
$
82,065

 
$
382,551

 
$
14,943

 
$
84,321

 
$
30,420

 
$
9,732

 
$
51

 
$

 
$
604,083



The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans at the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
(In thousands)
Commercial real estate
$
517

 
528

Consumer:
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
75

 
78

 
 
 
 
Total nonaccrual loans
$
592

 
$
606


At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , there were no loans that were past due 90 days and still accruing.

15



The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loan at and for the periods indicated:

 
At and for the three months ended March 31, 2017
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Allowance for
Loan Losses
Allocated
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
(In thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
$
1,448

 
$
1,321

 
 

 
$
1,337

 
$
26

Commercial real estate
3,421

 
3,120

 
 

 
3,138

 
31

Consumer:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
81

 
75

 
 

 
77

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate

 

 
$

 
60

 

Other
205

 
205

 
8

 
215

 
3

Commercial real estate
3,159

 
3,159

 
594

 
3,167

 
32

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,314

 
$
7,880

 
$
602

 
$
7,994

 
$
92


During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , no interest income was recognized on a cash basis.
 
At and for the year ended December 31, 2016
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Allowance for
Loan Losses
Allocated
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
(In thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
$
1,481

 
$
1,353

 
 

 
$
2,018

 
$
92

Other

 

 
 

 
27

 

Commercial real estate
3,448

 
3,156

 
 

 
3,128

 
181

Consumer:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
81

 
78

 
 

 
81

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
120

 
120

 
$

 
186

 
7

Other
225

 
225

 
9

 
247

 
17

Commercial real estate
3,175

 
3,175

 
601

 
4,109

 
130

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,530

 
$
8,107

 
$
610

 
$
9,796

 
$
427


During the year ended December 31, 2016 , no interest income was recognized on a cash basis.

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class of loans as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . Nonaccrual loans are included in the disclosure by payment status.


16


 
March 31, 2017
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Loans
Not
Past Due
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Commercial:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
32,712

 
$
32,712

Other

 

 

 

 
47,157

 
47,157

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

 
433,455

 
433,455

Commercial construction

 

 

 

 
16,158

 
16,158

Residential real estate
605

 

 

 
605

 
84,178

 
84,783

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Secured by real estate
4

 

 
38

 
42

 
30,304

 
30,346

Other

 

 

 

 
462

 
462

Government Guaranteed

 

 

 

 
9,638

 
9,638

Other

 

 

 

 
58

 
58

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
609

 
$

 
$
38

 
$
647

 
$
654,122

 
$
654,769


 
December 31, 2016
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Loans
Not
Past Due
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Commercial:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
34,213

 
$
34,213

Other

 

 

 

 
47,852

 
47,852

Commercial real estate
106

 

 

 
106

 
382,445

 
382,551

Commercial construction

 

 

 

 
14,943

 
14,943

Residential real estate

 

 

 

 
84,321

 
84,321

Consumer:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
6

 

 
40

 
46

 
30,130

 
30,176

Other

 

 

 

 
244

 
244

Government Guaranteed

 

 

 

 
9,732

 
9,732

Other

 

 

 

 
51

 
51

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
112

 
$

 
$
40

 
$
152

 
$
603,931

 
$
604,083


Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty necessitating a restructuring, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Corporation’s internal underwriting policy. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is contractually 90 days past due under the modified terms.
 
At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Corporation had $7.8 million and $8.0 million , respectively, of loans whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings. Of these loans, $7.3 million and $7.5 million were performing in accordance with their new terms at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. The remaining troubled debt restructurings are reported as nonaccrual loans. Specific reserves of $602,000 and $610,000 have been allocated for the troubled debt restructurings at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Corporation has committed $205,000 and $190,000 , respectively, of additional funds to a single customer with an outstanding line of credit that is classified as a troubled debt restructuring.
 
There are no troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification.


17


There were no new loans classified as a troubled debt restructuring during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or March 31, 2016 .
 
Credit Quality Indicators
 
The Corporation categorizes certain loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of the borrowers to service their debt, such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Corporation analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial, commercial real estate and commercial construction loans. This analysis is performed at the time the loan is originated and annually thereafter. The Corporation uses the following definitions for risk ratings.
 
Special Mention – A Special Mention asset has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention, which, if left uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or the Bank’s credit position at some future date. Special Mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.
 
Substandard – Substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or by the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment and liquidation of the debt. These loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
 
Doubtful – A Doubtful loan has all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently known facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable or improbable. The likelihood of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific factors, an estimated loss is deferred until a more exact status can be determined.
 
Loss – A loan classified Loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as an asset is not warranted. This classification does not necessarily mean that an asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off a basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be effected in the future.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , and based on the most recent analysis performed at those times, the risk category of loans by class is as follows:

 
March 31, 2017
 
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Loss
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Commercial:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
$
30,175

 
$
2,105

 
$
432

 
$

 
$

 
$
32,712

Other
46,345

 
238

 
574

 

 

 
47,157

Commercial real estate
417,900

 
13,624

 
1,931

 

 

 
433,455

Commercial construction
16,158

 

 

 

 

 
16,158

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
510,578

 
$
15,967

 
$
2,937

 
$

 
$

 
$
529,482



18


 
December 31, 2016
 
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Loss
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Commercial:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
$
32,159

 
$
1,601

 
$
453

 
$

 
$

 
$
34,213

Other
46,865

 
404

 
583

 

 

 
47,852

Commercial real estate
366,251

 
14,345

 
1,955

 

 

 
382,551

Commercial construction
14,943

 

 

 

 

 
14,943

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
460,218

 
$
16,350

 
$
2,991

 
$

 
$

 
$
479,559


The Corporation considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loans losses. For the residential real estate and consumer loan segments, the Corporation also evaluates credit quality based on payment activity. The following table presents the recorded investment in residential real estate and consumer loans based on payment activity as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .

 
March 31, 2017
 
Current
 
Past Due and
Nonaccrual
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
$
84,178

 
$
605

 
$
84,783

Consumer:
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
30,304

 
42

 
30,346

Other
462

 

 
462

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
114,944

 
$
647

 
$
115,591


 
December 31, 2016
 
Current
 
Past Due and
Nonaccrual
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
$
84,321

 
$

 
$
84,321

Consumer:
 

 
 

 
 

Secured by real estate
30,130

 
46

 
30,176

Other
244

 

 
244

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
$
114,695

 
$
46

 
$
114,741


Note 4. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
 
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
 

19


Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
 
The fair values of investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values of investment securities are determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). As the Corporation is responsible for the determination of fair value, it performs quarterly analyses on the prices received from the pricing service to determine whether the prices are reasonable estimates of fair value. Specifically, the Corporation compares the prices received from the pricing service to a secondary pricing source. The Corporation’s internal price verification procedures have not historically resulted in adjustment in the prices obtained from the pricing service.
 
The interest rate swaps are reported at fair values obtained from brokers who utilize internal models with observable market data inputs to estimate the values of these instruments (Level 2 inputs).
 
The Corporation measures impairment of collateralized loans and other real estate owned (“OREO”) based on the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell the collateral, incorporating assumptions that experienced parties might use in estimating the value of such collateral (Level 3 inputs). At the time a loan or OREO is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Generally, impaired loans carried at fair value have been partially charged-off or receive specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses. OREO is initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs. For collateral dependent loans and OREO, fair value is commonly based on real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, the net book value recorded for the collateral on the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports. Collateral is then adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the borrower and borrower’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.
 
Appraisals are generally obtained to support the fair value of collateral. Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and OREO are performed by licensed appraisers whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Corporation. The Corporation utilizes a third party to order appraisals and, once received, reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics.
 
Real estate appraisals typically incorporate measures such as recent sales prices for comparable properties. In addition, appraisers may make adjustments to the sales price of the comparable properties as deemed appropriate based on the age, condition or general characteristics of the subject property. Management generally applies a 12% discount to real estate appraised values to cover disposition / selling costs and to reflect the potential price reductions in the market necessary to complete an expedient transaction and to factor in the impact of the perception that a transaction being completed by a bank may result in further price reduction pressure.


20


Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
 
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
At March 31, 2017
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Available-for-sale securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government - sponsored agencies
$
17,132

 
$

 
$
17,132

 
$

Obligations of state and political subdivisions
3,138

 

 
3,138

 

Mortgage-backed securities
49,627

 

 
49,627

 

Asset-backed securities
7,881

 

 
7,881

 

Corporate debt
14,148

 

 
14,148

 

Other equity investments
3,706

 
3,646

 
60

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total available-for-sale securities
$
95,632

 
$
3,646

 
$
91,986

 
$

 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
At December 31, 2016
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Available-for-sale securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government - sponsored agencies
$
17,445

 
$

 
$
17,445

 
$

Obligations of state and political subdivisions
3,096

 

 
3,096

 

Mortgage-backed securities
52,046

 

 
52,046

 

Asset-backed securities
8,267

 

 
8,267

 

Corporate debt
14,037

 

 
14,037

 

Other equity investments
3,692

 
3,632

 
60

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total available-for-sale securities
$
98,583

 
$
3,632

 
$
94,951

 
$

 
There were no transfers of assets between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or during the year ended December 31, 2016 . There were no changes to the valuation techniques for fair value measurements as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .
 

21


Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
 
There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2017.
 
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2016 are summarized below:

 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
At December 31, 2016
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Impaired loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial real estate
$
528

 
$

 
$

 
$
528

Other Real Estate Owned
401

 

 

 
401

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
929

 
$

 
$

 
$
929

 
There were no collateral-dependent impaired loans measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
 
Collateral-dependent impaired loans measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral had a recorded investment value of $528,000 , with no valuation allowance, resulting in no change of the allocation for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2016 .
 
At December 31, 2016 , OREO had a recorded investment value of $404,000 with a $ 3,000 valuation allowance. There were no additional valuation allowances recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2017. Additional valuation allowances of $20,000 were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2016 .
 
For the Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis December 31, 2016 , the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
Fair
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
528

 
Comparable real estate sales and / or the income approach.
 
Adjustments for differences between comparable sales and income data available.
 
5%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated selling costs.
 
7%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate owned
 
$
401

 
Comparable real estate sales and / or the income approach.
 
Adjustments for differences between comparable sales and income data available.
 
2%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated selling costs.
 
7%

22


Fair value estimates for the Corporation’s financial instruments are summarized below:
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
At March 31, 2017
 
(In thousands)
Financial assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
12,793

 
$
12,793

 
$

 
$

Securities available-for-sale
95,632

 
3,646

 
91,986

 

Securities held to maturity
52,805

 

 
52,072

 

FHLB-NY stock
3,784

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Mortgage loans held for sale
188

 

 

 
188

Loans, net
646,196

 

 

 
642,653

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits
700,704

 
509,476

 
190,735

 

FHLB-NY advances
65,200

 

 
65,154

 

Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Notes
23,268

 

 

 
24,405

 
 
 

 
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Carrying Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
December 31, 2016
 
(In thousands)
Financial assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
11,680

 
$
11,680

 
$

 
$

Securities available-for-sale
98,583

 
3,632

 
94,951

 

Securities held to maturity
52,330

 

 
51,530

 

FHLB-NY stock
3,515

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Mortgage loans held for sale
773

 

 

 
773

Loans, net
595,952

 

 

 
596,506

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits
658,930

 
503,949

 
154,724

 

FHLB-NY advances
59,200

 

 
59,174

 

Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Notes
23,252

 

 

 
23,230

 
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:
 
Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying amount approximates fair value and is classified as Level 1.
 
Securities available-for-sale and held to maturity – The methods for determining fair values were described previously.

23


 
FHLB-NY stock - It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB-NY stock due to restrictions placed on the transferability of the stock.
 
Mortgage loans held for sale – Loans in this category have been committed for sale to third party investors at the current carrying amount resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Loans, net – Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as residential and commercial mortgages, commercial and other installment loans. The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting cash flows using estimated market discount rates which reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loans resulting in a Level 3 classification. Fair values estimated in this manner do not fully incorporate an exit-price approach to fair value, but instead are based on a comparison to current market rates for comparable loans.

Deposits – The fair value of deposits, with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings, NOW and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand resulting in a Level 1 classification. The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of cash flows resulting in a Level 2 classification. The discount rate is estimated using market discount rates which reflect interest rate risk inherent in the certificates of deposit. Fair values estimated in this manner do not fully incorporate an exit-price approach to fair value, but instead are based on a comparison to current market rates for comparable deposits.
 
FHLB-NY advances – With respect to FHLB-NY borrowings, the fair value is based on the discounted value of cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using market discount rates which reflect the interest rate risk and credit risk inherent in the term borrowings resulting in a Level 2 classification.
 
Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Notes – The fair value of the Subordinated Debentures (see Note 6) and the Subordinated Notes (see Note 6) is based on the discounted value of the cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using market rates which reflect the interest rate and credit risk inherent in the Subordinated Debentures and the Subordinated Notes resulting in a Level 3 classification.
 
Commitments to extend credit – The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness of the counter parties. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the fair value of such commitments were not material.
 
Limitations
 
The preceding fair value estimates were made at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 based on pertinent market data and relevant information concerning the financial instruments. These estimates do not include any premiums or discounts that could result from an offer to sell at one time the Corporation's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument or category thereof. Since no market exists for a substantial portion of the Corporation's financial instruments, fair value estimates were necessarily based on judgments with respect to future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk assessments of various financial instruments, and other factors. Given the subjective nature of these estimates, the uncertainties surrounding them and the matters of significant judgment that must be applied, these fair value estimates cannot be calculated with precision. Modifications in such assumptions could meaningfully alter these estimates.
 
Since these fair value approximations were made solely for on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , no attempt was made to estimate the value of anticipated future business. Furthermore, certain tax implications related to the realization of unrealized gains and losses could have a substantial impact on these fair value estimates and have not been incorporated into the estimates.

Note 5. Earnings Per Share
 
The following reconciles the income available to common shareholders (numerator) and the weighted average common stock outstanding (denominator) for both basic and diluted earnings per share.

24


 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
991

 
$
991

 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
6,124,926

 
6,092,351

Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
N/A 

 
N/A 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
6,124,926

 
6,092,351

 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.16

 
$
0.16

 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.16

 
$
0.16

 
There were no stock options to purchase shares of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 .


Note 6. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
The components of comprehensive income, both gross and net of tax, are presented for the periods below:
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
Gross
 
Tax
Effect
 
Net
 
Gross
 
Tax
Effect
 
Net
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,565

 
$
(574
)
 
$
991

 
$
1,543

 
$
(552
)
 
$
991

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
331

 
(126
)
 
205

 
1,087

 
(415
)
 
672

Reclassification adjustment for gains in net income

 

 

 
(24
)
 
9

 
(15
)
Accretion of loss on securities reclassified to held to maturity
11

 
(4
)
 
7

 
72

 
(27
)
 
45

Change in fair value of interest rate swap

 

 

 
62

 
(25
)
 
37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other comprehensive income
342

 
(130
)
 
212

 
1,197

 
(458
)
 
739

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
$
1,907

 
$
(704
)
 
$
1,203

 
$
2,740

 
$
(1,010
)
 
$
1,730



25



The following tables present the after-tax changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 .
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Components of Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Total
 
Unrealized Gains
and (Losses) on
Available-for-Sale
(AFS) Securities
 
Loss on securities
reclassified from
Available-for-Sale
to Held to Maturity
 
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Derivatives
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
(1,243
)
 
$
(78
)
 
$

 
$
(1,321
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
205

 
7

 

 
212

Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income
205

 
7

 

 
212

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2017
$
(1,038
)
 
$
(71
)
 
$

 
$
(1,109
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
Components of Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Total
 
Unrealized Gains
and (Losses) on
Available-for-Sale
(AFS) Securities
 
Loss on securities
reclassified from
Available-for-Sale
to Held to Maturity
 
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Derivatives
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
(610
)
 
$
(198
)
 
$
(37
)
 
$
(845
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
672

 
45

 
37

 
754

Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income
(15
)
 

 

 
(15
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
657

 
45

 
37

 
739

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2016
$
47

 
$
(153
)
 
$

 
$
(106
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

26



The following tables present amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income on a gross and net of tax basis for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 .
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Income
Components of Accumulated Other
 
March 31,
 
Statement
Comprehensive Income
 
2017
 
2016
 
Line Item
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains on AFS securities before tax
 
$

 
$
24

 
Gains on securities transactions, net
Tax effect
 

 
(9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net of tax
 

 
15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total reclassifications, net of tax
 
$

 
$
15

 
 

Note 7. Subsequent Event
 
On April 17, 2017, the Corporation closed the underwritten public offering of 2,509,090 shares of the Corporation’s common stock, which includes 327,272 shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, at a price to the public of $8.25 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $20.7 million . The net proceeds to the Corporation, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $18.8 million . The Corporation expects to use the net proceeds of this offering to support organic growth and other general corporate purposes.


27


Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” with respect to Stewardship Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of such words as “expect,” “believe”, “anticipate,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” and “potential.” Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, estimates with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Corporation that are subject to various factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates. These factors include: changes in general, economic and market conditions, legislative and regulatory conditions, or the development of an interest rate environment that adversely affects the Corporation’s interest rate spread or other income anticipated from operations and investments. As used in this Form 10-Q, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the Corporation and its consolidated subsidiary, Atlantic Stewardship Bank (the “Bank”), depending on the context.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as disclosures found elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, are based upon the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires the Corporation to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Corporation’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 , included in the Corporation’s 2016 Annual Report, contains a summary of the Corporation’s significant accounting policies. Management believes the Corporation’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the evaluation of deferred income taxes involves a higher degree of complexity and requires management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical accounting policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance, including an assessment of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, giving consideration to the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, level of delinquencies, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectability may not be assured, the existence and estimated net realizable value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to make additional provisions for loan losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Corporation’s loans are secured by real estate in the State of New Jersey. Accordingly, the collectability of a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in local market conditions and may be adversely affected should real estate values decline or the northern New Jersey area experience adverse economic changes. Future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Corporation’s control.
 
Deferred Income Taxes. The Corporation records income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” as amended, using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant.
 
Financial Condition
 
Total assets increased $48.9 million to $844.4 million at March 31, 2017 from $795.5 million at December 31, 2016 . Securities available-for-sale decreased $3.0 million to $95.6 million while securities held to maturity increased $475,000

28


to $52.8 million. Net loans increased $50.2 million to $646.2 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $596.0 million at December 31, 2016 , reflecting strong new loan originations, partially offset by normal principal amortization and payoffs.

Deposits totaled $700.7 million at March 31, 2017 , an increase of $41.8 million from $658.9 million at December 31, 2016 . The growth in deposits primarily consisted of a $40.5 million increase in interest-bearing accounts.
 
Results of Operations
 
General
 
The Corporation reported net income available to common shareholders of $1.0 million, or $0.16 diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . While the current year period net results were comparable to the three months ended March 31, 2016, the prior year period benefited from a negative provision for loan losses of $350,000 as compared to a provision for loan losses of $300,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
 
Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $6.2 million compared to $5.3 million recorded in the prior year period. The net interest rate spread and net yield on interest-earning assets for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were 3.04% and 3.23%, respectively, compared to 2.89% and 3.11% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 .
 
In general, the net interest rate spread and net yield on interest-earning assets for the current year period is reflective of the increase in the balance sheet - primarily loan growth funded by deposits.
 
The following tables reflect the components of the Corporation’s net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 including: (1) average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity based on average daily balances, (2) interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (3) average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and (4) net yield on interest-earning assets. Nontaxable income from investment securities and loans is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a statutory tax rate of 34% for the periods presented. This was accomplished by adjusting non-taxable income upward to make it equivalent to the level of taxable income required to earn the same amount after taxes.


29


Analysis of Net Interest Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Loans (1) (2)
$
627,360

$
6,595

4.26
%
 
$
527,969

$
5,662

4.31
%
Taxable investment securities (1)
143,592

760

2.15
%
 
144,545

679

1.89

Tax-exempt investment securities (1) (2)
9,680

108

4.52

 
12,304

163

5.33

Other interest-earning assets
821

5

2.47

 
6,071

9

0.60

Total interest-earning assets
781,453

7,468

3.88

 
690,889

6,513

3.79

Non-interest-earning assets:
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses
(7,980
)
 

 

 
(8,844
)
 

 

Other assets
44,548

 

 

 
41,892

 

 

Total assets
$
818,021

 

 

 
$
723,937

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand deposits
$
240,686

$
127

0.21
%
 
$
226,572

$
139

0.25
%
Savings deposits
92,974

23

0.10

 
83,992

21

0.10

Time deposits
173,952

483

1.13

 
147,444

397

1.08

FHLB-NY borrowing
68,607

243

1.44

 
41,285

203

1.98

Subordinated debentures and subordinated notes
23,260

368

6.42

 
23,195

413

7.16

Total interest-bearing liabilities
599,479

1,244

0.84

 
522,488

1,173

0.90

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Demand deposits
163,478

 

 

 
150,444

 

 

Other liabilities
2,940

 

 

 
2,438

 

 

Stockholders' equity
52,124

 

 

 
48,567

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
818,021

 

 

 
$
723,937

 

 

Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)
 

6,224

 

 
 

5,340

 

Tax equivalent adjustment
 

(44
)
 

 
 

(64
)
 

Net interest income
 

$
6,180

 

 
 

$
5,276

 

Net interest spread (taxable equivalent basis)
 

 

3.04
%
 
 

 

2.89
%
Net yield on interest-earning assets (taxable equivalent basis) (3)
 

 

3.23
%
 
 

 

3.11
%
 
(1)
For purpose of these calculations, nonaccruing loans are included in the average balance.  Loans and total interest-earning assets are net of unearned income.  Securities are included at amortized cost.
(2)
The tax equivalent adjustments are based on a marginal tax rate of 34%.
(3)
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis) divided by average interest-earning assets.



30



For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , total interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $7.5 million compared to $6.5 million for the same prior year period. The increase reflects an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets and a slight increase in the average rate earned on interest-earning assets. Average interest-earning assets increased $90.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , compared to the prior year period. The change in average interest-earning assets reflects an increase from the comparable prior year period in average loans partially offset by a decrease in securities and other interest-earning assets. Average loans increased $99.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , while average securities and other interest-earning assets decreased $8.8 million when compared to the prior year average. The average rate earned on interest-earning assets was 3.88% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to an average rate of 3.79% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 .
 
Interest expense increased $71,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , compared to the same period for 2016 . The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $49.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from the comparable 2016 period. In addition, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , FHLB-NY borrowings accounted for an increase of $27.3 million in average interest-bearing liabilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the total cost for interest-bearing deposits was 0.51% compared to 0.49% for the comparable prior year period. The cost for total interest-bearing liabilities was 0.84% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , compared to 0.90% for the comparable prior year period.
 
Provision for Loan Losses
 
The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses at a level considered by management to be adequate to cover the probable losses to be incurred associated with its loan portfolio. The Corporation’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses involves judgments. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based upon management’s evaluation of the known and inherent risks in the portfolio, consideration of the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, the level of delinquencies, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectability may not be assured, the existence and estimated net realizable value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Corporation recorded a $300,000 loan loss provision, compared to a $350,000 recovery of the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The loan loss provision in the current year period, compared to a negative provision for loan losses in the prior year period, reflects the continued growth in the loan portfolio. In addition, due to a stabilization of the economic conditions and overall real estate climate in the primary business markets in which the Corporation operates, the benefits from these qualitative factors improving in prior periods, have been reduced, thus also impacting the need to record a provision.

Nonperforming loans of $592,000 at March 31, 2017 , or 0.09% of total gross loans, reflected a slight decrease from $606,000 of nonperforming loans, or 0.10% of total gross loans, at December 31, 2016 .
 
The allowance for loan losses was $8.2 million, or 1.26% of total gross loans, as of March 31, 2017 compared to $7.9 million, or 1.31% of total gross loans, as of December 31, 2016 . The allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans decreased from $610,000 at December 31, 2016 to $602,000 at March 31, 2017 . During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Corporation charged-off $1,000 of loan balances and recovered $42,000 in previously charged-off loans compared to $2,000 and $69,000, respectively, during the same period in 2016 .
 
The Corporation monitors its loan portfolio and intends to continue to provide for loan loss reserves based on its ongoing periodic review of the loan portfolio, charge-off activity and general market conditions. There can be no assurances that the current level of no provision or additional releases of the allowance for loan losses will continue in the future.
 
See “Asset Quality” section below for a summary of the allowance for loan losses and nonperforming assets.

Noninterest Income
 
Noninterest income was $799,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $819,000 for the prior year period. The $20,000 decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2017 primarily reflects the fact that noninterest income for the comparable prior year period included $24,000 of gains on calls and sales of securities.
 

31


Noninterest Expense
 
Noninterest expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $5.1 million compared to $4.9 million in the comparable prior year period. The Corporation continues to appropriately control expenses as the balance sheet grows.
 
Income Tax Expense
 
Income tax expense totaled $574,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 representing an effective tax rate of 36.7%. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , income tax expense totaled $552,000 equating to effective tax rate of 35.8%. For the 2017 period, tax expense reflects a higher overall projected effective tax rate as a result of the Corporation’s tax exempt income representing a smaller percentage of pretax income.
 
Asset Quality
 
The Corporation’s principal earning asset is its loan portfolio. Inherent in the lending function is the risk of deterioration in the borrowers’ ability to repay loans under existing loan agreements. The Corporation manages this risk by maintaining reserves to absorb probable incurred loan losses. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, management considers the risks inherent in its loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of its loan activities, along with general economic and real estate market conditions. Although management endeavors to establish a reserve sufficient to offset probable incurred losses in the portfolio, changes in economic conditions, regulatory policies and borrowers’ performance could require future changes to the allowance.

Risk elements include nonaccrual loans, past due and restructured loans, potential problem loans, loan concentrations and other real estate owned. The following table shows the composition of nonperforming assets at the end of each of the last four quarters:

 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
September 30,
2016
 
June 30,
2016
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans (1)
$
592

 
$
606

 
$
929

 
$
949

Loans past due 90 days or more and accruing (2)

 

 

 

Total nonperforming loans
592

 
606

 
929

 
949

Other real estate owned
401

 
401

 
834

 
834

Total nonperforming assets
$
993

 
$
1,007

 
$
1,763

 
$
1,783

Allowance for loan losses
$
8,246

 
$
7,905

 
$
8,150

 
$
8,388

Nonperforming loans to total gross loans
0.09
%
 
0.10
%
 
0.17
%
 
0.18
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.12
%
 
0.13
%
 
0.23
%
 
0.24
%
Allowance for loan losses to total gross loans
1.26
%
 
1.31
%
 
1.48
%
 
1.56
%
 
(1) Generally represents loans as to which the payment of principal or interest is in arrears for a period of more than 90 days. Interest previously accrued on these loans and not yet paid is reversed and charged against income during the current period. Interest earned thereafter is only included in income to the extent that it is received in cash.
 
(2) Represents loans as to which payment of principal or interest is contractually past due 90 days or more but which are currently accruing income at the contractually stated rates. A determination is made to continue accruing income on those loans which are sufficiently collateralized and on which management believes all interest and principal owed will be collected.
 
A loan is generally placed on nonaccrual when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The identification of nonaccrual loans reflects careful monitoring of the loan portfolio. The Corporation is focused on resolving nonperforming loans and mitigating future losses in the portfolio. All delinquent loans continue to be reviewed by management.
 

32


At March 31, 2017 , the balance of nonaccrual loans were comprised of three loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , nonaccrual loans decreased approximately 2.4% to $592,000. The decrease reflects payments received on these loans.
 
Evaluation of all nonperforming loans includes the updating of appraisals and specific evaluation of such loans to determine estimated cash flows from business and/or collateral. We have assessed these loans for collectability and considered, among other things, the borrower’s ability to repay, the value of the underlying collateral, and other market conditions to ensure the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable losses to be incurred. All of our nonperforming loans at March 31, 2017 are secured by real estate collateral. We have continued to record appropriate charge-offs and the existing underlying collateral coverage for the nonperforming loans currently supports collection of our remaining principal.
 
For loans not included in nonperforming loans, at March 31, 2017 , the level of loans past due 30-89 days was $609,000 compared to $112,000 at December 31, 2016. We will continue to monitor delinquencies for early identification of new problem loans.

The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses at a level considered by management to be adequate to cover the probable losses to be incurred associated with its loan portfolio. The Corporation’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for loan losses involves a high degree of complexity and requires management to make difficult and subjective judgments.
 
The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based upon management’s evaluation of the known and inherent risks in the portfolio, consideration to the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, the level of delinquencies, detailed analysis of individual loans for which full collectability may not be assured, the existence and estimated net realizable value of any underlying collateral and guarantees securing the loans, and current economic and market conditions.
 
In establishing the allowance for loan losses, the Corporation utilizes a two-tier approach by (1) identifying problem loans and allocating specific loss allowances on such loans and (2) establishing a general loan loss allowance on the remainder of its loan portfolio. The Corporation maintains a loan review system that allows for a periodic review of its loan portfolio and the early identification of potential problem loans. Such a system takes into consideration, among other things, delinquency status, size of loans, type of collateral and financial condition of the borrowers.
 
Allocations of specific loan loss allowances are established for identified loans based on a review of various information including appraisals of underlying collateral. Appraisals are performed by independent licensed appraisers to determine the value of impaired, collateral-dependent loans. Appraisals are periodically updated to ascertain any further decline in value. General loan loss allowances are based upon a combination of factors including, but not limited to, actual loss experience, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and management’s judgment.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , a loan loss provision was recorded in the amount of $300,000 compared to a negative loan loss provision recorded in the amount of $350,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The total allowance for loan losses of 1.26% of total loans was comparable to a ratio of 1.31% at December 31, 2016 .
 
When management expects that some portion or all of a loan balance will not be collected, that amount is charged-off as a loss against the allowance for loan losses. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 the Corporation recorded net recoveries of $41,000 compared to net recoveries of $67,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Recorded charge-offs reflect partial writedowns or full charge-offs on nonaccrual loans due to the initial and ongoing evaluations of market values of the underlying real estate collateral in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 310-40. Regardless of our actions of recording partial and full charge-offs on loans, we continue to aggressively pursue collection, including legal action.
 
While regular monthly payments continue to be made on many of the nonaccrual loans, certain charge-offs result, nevertheless, from the borrowers’ inability to provide adequate documentation evidencing their ability to continue to service their debt. Therefore, consideration has been given to any underlying collateral and appropriate charge-offs recorded based, in general, on the deficiency of such collateral. In general, the charge-offs reflect partial writedowns and full charge-offs on nonaccrual loans due to the initial evaluation of market values of the underlying real estate collateral in accordance with ASC 310-40. Management believes the charge-off of these reserves provides a clearer indication of the value of nonaccrual loans.
 

33


At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Corporation had $7.8 million and $8.0 million, respectively, of loans the terms of which have been modified in troubled debt restructurings. Of these loans, $7.3 million and $7.5 million were performing in accordance with their new terms at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. The remaining troubled debt restructurings are reported as nonaccrual loans. Specific reserves of $602,000 and $610,000 have been allocated for the troubled debt restructurings at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Corporation had committed $205,000 and $190,000, respectively, of additional funds to these borrowers.
 
As of March 31, 2017 , there were $12.3 million of other loans not included in the preceding table or discussion of troubled debt restructurings where credit conditions of borrowers, including real estate tax delinquencies, caused management to have concerns about the possibility of the borrowers not complying with the present terms and conditions of repayment and which may result in disclosure of such loans as nonperforming loans at a future date. These loans have been considered by management in conjunction with the analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
 
The Corporation’s lending activities are concentrated in loans secured by real estate located in northern New Jersey. Accordingly, the collectability of a substantial portion of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in real estate market conditions in northern New Jersey.
Capital Adequacy
 
The Corporation is subject to capital adequacy guidelines promulgated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“FRB Board”). The Bank is subject to somewhat comparable but different capital adequacy requirements imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”). The federal banking agencies have adopted risk-based capital guidelines for banks and bank holding companies. The risk-based capital guidelines are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies, to account for off-balance sheet exposure, and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets. Under these guidelines, assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate weights. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items.
 
Federal banking regulators have also adopted leverage capital guidelines to supplement the risk-based measures. Leverage capital to average total assets is determined by dividing Tier 1 Capital as defined under the risk-based capital guidelines by average total assets (non-risk adjusted).
 
Guidelines for Banks
 
In December 2010 and January 2011, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the “Basel Committee”) published the final texts of reforms on capital and liquidity, which are generally referred to as “Basel III”. The Basel Committee is a committee of central banks and bank supervisors and regulators from the major industrialized countries that develops broad policy guidelines for the regulation of banks and bank holding companies. In July 2013, the FDIC and the other federal bank regulatory agencies adopted final rules (the “Basel Rules”) to implement certain provisions of Basel III and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Basel Rules revise the leverage and risk-based capital requirements and the methods for calculating risk-weighted assets. The Basel Rules apply to all depository institutions, top-tier bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of $1 billion or more and top-tier savings and loan holding companies.
 
Among other things, the Basel Rules (a) establish a new common equity Tier 1 Capital (“CET1”) to risk-weighted assets ratio minimum of 4.5% of risk-weighted assets, (b) raise the minimum Tier 1 Capital to risk-based assets requirement (“Tier 1 Capital Ratio) from 4% to 6% of risk-weighted assets and (c) assign a higher risk weight of 150% to exposures that are more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status and to certain commercial real estate facilities. The minimum ratio of Total Capital to risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) is 8%. At least 6% of the Total Capital is required to be “Tier 1 Capital”, which consists of common shareholders’ equity and certain preferred stock, less certain items and other intangible assets. The remainder, “Tier 2 Capital,” may consist of (a) the allowance for loan losses of up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets, (b) excess of qualifying preferred stock, (c) hybrid capital instruments, (d) debt, (e) mandatory convertible securities and (f) qualifying subordinated debt. “Total Capital” is the sum of Tier 1 Capital and Tier 2 Capital less reciprocal holdings of other banking organizations’ capital instruments, investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and any other deductions as determined

34


by the federal banking regulatory agencies on a case-by-case basis or as a matter of policy after formal rule-making. A small bank holding company that has the highest regulatory examination rating and is not contemplating significant growth or expansion must maintain a minimum level of Tier 1 Capital to average total consolidated assets leverage ratio of at least 3%. All other bank holding companies are expected to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 100 to 200 basis points above the stated minimum.
 
The Basel Rules also require unrealized gains and losses on certain available-for-sale securities to be included for purposes of calculating regulatory capital unless a one-time opt-out is exercised. Additional constraints are also imposed on the inclusion in regulatory capital of mortgage-servicing assets and deferred tax assets. The Basel Rules limit a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of CET1 to risk-weighted assets in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The purpose of the capital conservation buffer is to ensure that banking organizations conserve capital when it is needed most, allowing them to weather periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a CET1 Ratio, Tier 1 Capital Ratio and Total Capital Ratio above the minimum capital ratios but below the minimum capital ratios plus the capital conservation buffer will face constraints on their ability to pay dividends, repurchase equity and pay discretionary bonuses to executive officers based on the amount of the shortfall. The Basel Rules became effective for the Bank on January 1, 2015. The capital conservation buffer requirement of 0.625% became effective on January 1, 2016, to be phased in annually through January 1, 2019, when the full capital conservation buffer requirement of 2.50% will become effective. At March 31, 2017, the Bank's capital conservation buffer was 3.58%.

Bank assets are given risk-weights of 0%, 20%, 50%, 100%, and 150%. In addition, certain off-balance sheet items are given similar credit conversion factors to convert them to asset equivalent amounts to which an appropriate risk-weight will apply. These computations result in the total risk-weighted assets. Most loans are assigned to the 100% risk category, except for performing first mortgage loans fully secured by residential property which carry a 50% risk-weighting. Loan exposures past due 90 days or more or on nonaccrual are assigned a risk-weighting of at least 100%. High volatility commercial real estate exposures are assigned to the 150% category. Most investment securities (including, primarily, general obligation claims of states or other political subdivisions of the United States) are assigned to the 20% category, except for municipal or state revenue bonds, which have a 50% risk-weight, and direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury or obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, which have a 0% risk-weight. In converting off-balance sheet items, direct credit substitutes, including general guarantees and standby letters of credit backing nonfinancial obligations, and undrawn commitments (including commercial credit lines with an initial maturity of more than one year) have a 50% risk-weighting. Short-term undrawn commitments and commercial letters of credit with an initial maturity of under one year have a 50% risk-weighting and certain short-term unconditionally cancelable commitments are not risk-weighted.
 
Guidelines for Small Bank Holding Companies
 
In April 2015, the FRB Board updated and amended its Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement. Under the revised Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement, Basel III capital rules and reporting requirements will not apply to small bank holding companies (“SBHC”), such as the Corporation, that have total consolidated assets of less than $1 billion. The minimum risk-based capital requirements for a SBHC to be considered adequately capitalized are 4% for Tier 1 capital and 8% for total capital to risk-weighted assets.
 
The regulations for SBHCs classify risk-based capital into two categories: “Tier 1 Capital” which consists of common and qualifying perpetual preferred shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangibles and “Tier 2 Capital” which consists of (a) the allowance for loan losses of up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets, (b) the excess of qualifying preferred stock, (c) hybrid capital instruments, (d) debt, (e) mandatory convertible securities and (f) qualifying subordinated debt. Total qualifying capital consists of Tier 1 Capital and Tier 2 Capital less reciprocal holdings of other banking organizations’ capital instruments, investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and any other deductions as determined by the FRB on a case-by-case basis or as a matter of policy after formal rule-making. However, the amount of Tier 2 Capital may not exceed the amount of Tier 1 Capital. The Corporation must maintain a minimum level of Tier 1 Capital to average total consolidated assets leverage ratio of 3%, which is the leverage ratio reserved for top-tier bank holding companies having the highest regulatory examination rating and not contemplating significant growth or expansion.
 
Bank holding company assets are given risk-weights of 0%, 20%, 50%, and 100%. In addition, certain off-balance sheet items are given similar credit conversion factors to convert them to asset equivalent amounts to which an appropriate risk-weight will apply. These computations result in the total risk-weighted assets.
 

35


As of March 31, 2017 , the Corporation and the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements as follows:

 
Actual
 
Required for
Capital
Adequacy
Purposes
 
To Be Well
Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective
Action
Regulations
Tier 1 Leverage ratio
 

 
 

 
 

Corporation
7.38
%
 
4.00
%
 
N/A   

Bank
8.93
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.00
%
Risk-based capital
 

 
 

 
 

Common Equity Tier 1
 

 
 

 
 

Corporation
N/A   

 
N/A   

 
N/A   

Bank
10.40
%
 
4.50
%
 
6.50
%
Tier 1
 

 
 

 
 

Corporation
8.83
%
 
4.00
%
 
N/A   

Bank
10.40
%
 
6.00
%
 
8.00
%
Total
 

 
 

 
 

Corporation
12.38
%
 
8.00
%
 
N/A   

Bank
11.58
%
 
8.00
%
 
10.00
%

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
The Corporation’s primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and funds provided from operations. While scheduled loan and mortgage-backed securities amortization and maturities of investment securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flow and prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Corporation’s liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, is a product of its operating, investing and financing activities.
 
The primary source of cash from operating activities is net income. Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. Excess liquidity is generally invested in interest-earning cash accounts or short-term investments, such as federal funds sold.
 
Cash and cash equivalents increased $1.1 million during the first three months of 2017. Net operating and financing activities provided $1.8 million and $47.6 million, respectively, while investing activities used $48.3 million.
 
We anticipate that the Corporation will have sufficient funds available to meet its current contractual commitments. Should we need temporary funding, the Corporation has the ability to borrow overnight with the Federal Home Loan Bank-NY (“FHLB-NY”). The Corporation’s overall borrowing capacity is contingent on available collateral to secure borrowings and the ability to purchase additional activity-based capital stock of the FHLB-NY. The Corporation may also borrow from the Discount Window of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York based on the market value of collateral pledged. In addition, the Corporation has available overnight variable repricing lines of credit with other correspondent banks totaling $38 million on an unsecured basis.
 
Subsequent to the end of the first fiscal quarter of 2017, on April 17, 2017, the Corporation closed the underwritten public offering of 2,509,090 shares of the Corporation’s common stock, which includes 327,272 shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, at a price to the public of $8.25 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $20.7 million. The net proceeds to the Corporation, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $18.8 million. The Corporation expects to use the net proceeds of this offering to support organic growth and other general corporate purposes.

With respect to the payment of dividends on common stock, the Corporation has historically paid a quarterly cash dividend; however, management recognizes that the payment of future dividends could be impacted by losses or reduced earnings and the Corporation cannot assure the payment of future dividends. On April 19, 2017, the Corporation

36


announced that its Board of Directors had declared a $0.03 per share cash dividend payable on its common stock to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2017. The dividend is to be paid on May 15, 2017.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
 
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of internal controls and procedures
 
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our internal disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
 
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act, our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated our internal controls over financial reporting and based upon such evaluation concluded that there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

37


Part II -- Other Information
 
 Item 6. Exhibits

See Exhibit Index following this report.

_____________________________________________________________

38


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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stewardship Financial Corporation
Date: May 12, 2017
By:
/s/ Paul Van Ostenbridge
 
 
Paul Van Ostenbridge
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
Date: May 12, 2017
By:
/s/ Claire M. Chadwick
 
 
Claire M. Chadwick
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

39


EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
Exhibit
Number
 
 
Description of Exhibits
10.1

 
Change in Control Severance Agreement dated March 21, 2017 between the Corporation and William
S. Clement 1
10.2

 
Change in Control Severance Agreement dated March 21, 2017 between the Corporation and Julie E.
Holland 2
10.3

 
Change in Control Severance Agreement dated March 21, 2017 between the Corporation and James
H. Shields 3
10.4

 
Change in Control Severance Agreement dated March 21, 2017 between the Corporation and Gail K.
Tilstra 4

 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101

 
The following material from Stewardship Financial Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 2017, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i)
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Shareholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text 5

__________________________________________
1 Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2017.
2 Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.10 to the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2017.
3 Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.11 to the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2017.
4 Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.12 to the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2017.
5 This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filing, except to the extent the Corporation specifically incorporates it by reference.



40
Stewardship Financial (NASDAQ:SSFN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Feb 2024 to Mar 2024 Click Here for more Stewardship Financial Charts.
Stewardship Financial (NASDAQ:SSFN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2023 to Mar 2024 Click Here for more Stewardship Financial Charts.