UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K

 

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

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                     to                     

Commission File No. 001-33934

 

 

Cape Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   26-1294270

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

225 North Main Street, Cape May Court House,

New Jersey

  08210
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   Zip Code

(609) 465-5600

(Registrant’s telephone number)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value   The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    

YES   ¨      NO   x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

YES   ¨      NO   x

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 twelve months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.     YES   x      NO   ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x

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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes   x      No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨       Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     

YES   ¨      NO   x

As of March 14, 2012 there were 13,314,111 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, computed by reference to the last sale price on June 30, 2011, was $123,762,000.

 

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

1. Proxy Statement for the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Part III).

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I

     1   

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

     1   

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

     39   

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

     44   

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

     44   

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     44   

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

    
45
  

PART II

     45   

ITEM  5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

     45   

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     46   

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     49   

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

     67   

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

     67   

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

     67   

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     67   

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

     68   

PART III

     68   

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

     68   

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     68   

ITEM  12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

     69   

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

     69   

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

     69   

PART IV

     69   

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

     69   


PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may”, “will”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “continue”, or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of those terms. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those related to the economic environment, particularly in the market areas in which the Company operates, competitive products and pricing, fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. Government, changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory fees and capital requirements, changes in prevailing interest rates, acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses, credit risk management, asset-liability management, the financial and securities markets and the availability of, and costs associated with, sources of liquidity.

Cape Bancorp wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company wishes to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.

Overview

Cape Bancorp, Inc. (“Cape Bancorp” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation that was incorporated on September 14, 2007 for the purpose of becoming the holding company of Cape Bank (formerly Cape Savings Bank) (the “Bank”) in connection with Cape Bank’s mutual-to-stock conversion, Cape Bancorp’s initial public offering and simultaneous acquisition of Boardwalk Bancorp, Inc. (“Boardwalk Bancorp”), Linwood, New Jersey and its wholly-owned New Jersey chartered bank subsidiary, Boardwalk Bank. The Company disclosed that the stockholders of Boardwalk Bancorp, Inc. and the depositors of Cape Savings Bank approved the merger by the requisite vote required by state law and federal law. As a result of these transactions, Boardwalk Bancorp was merged with, and into, Cape Bancorp and Boardwalk Bank was merged with and into Cape Bank. As of January 31, 2008, Cape Savings Bank changed its name to Cape Bank.

The merger of Cape Bank and Boardwalk Bank on January 31, 2008 created the largest community bank headquartered in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, New Jersey, with a total of 18 branches providing complimentary branch coverage. The merger resulted in a well-capitalized community oriented bank with a significant commercial loan presence. For the three years prior to the merger both banks had experienced strong asset quality and financial performance. The severe economic recession has affected the merged financial institution as a whole, as well as the loan portfolios of each of the constituent banks to the merger. Subsequently, the Bank received regulatory approval for the closing of two branches in Cape May County, effective on December 3, 2010 and February 4, 2011. On January 5, 2012, the Bank received regulatory approval for the closure of a branch in Atlantic County, effective March 16, 2012.

At December 31, 2011, the Company had total assets of $1.071 billion compared to $1.061 billion at December 31, 2010. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had total revenues of $51.8 million and $53.1 million, respectively. Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $8.0 million compared to $4.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2011, the Company had total deposits of $774.4 million and total stockholders’ equity of $145.7 million compared to total deposits of $753.1 million and total stockholders’ equity of $132.2 million at December 31, 2010. Results of operations differ from the results reported in the Company’s press release of February 3, 2012. This change resulted from an additional $700,000 loan loss provision arising from the reclassification of $1.5 million in the allowance for loan losses from “write-downs on transfers to HFS” to “charge-offs”. As a result of this reclassification, the recalculation of the allowance valuation required the additional $700,000 in loan loss provision for the year ended December 31, 2011. This resulted in a decrease in net income of $420,000, or $0.04 per common and fully diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2011. All applicable financial information has been updated to reflect this change.

 

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Cape Bank

General

Cape Bank is a New Jersey chartered savings bank originally founded in 1923. We are a community bank focused on providing deposit and loan products to retail customers and to small and mid-sized businesses from our main office located at 225 North Main Street, Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210, 15 branch offices located in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, New Jersey and two loan production offices located in Burlington County, New Jersey and Cape May County, New Jersey. The Bank received regulatory approval for the closing of two branches in Cape May County, which were effective on December 3, 2010 and February 4, 2011. In addition, the Bank received regulatory approval to close a branch in Atlantic County, effective March 16, 2012. We attract deposits from the general public and use those funds to originate a variety of loans, including commercial mortgages, commercial business loans, residential mortgage loans, home equity loans and lines of credit and construction loans. Our retail and business banking deposit products include savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit with terms ranging from 30 days to 84 months. At December 31, 2011, 93.6% of our loan portfolio was secured by real estate and over 58.6% of our portfolio was commercial related loans. We also maintain an investment portfolio.

We offer banking services to individuals and businesses predominantly located in our primary market area of Cape May and Atlantic Counties, New Jersey. The Company opened a loan production office in Burlington County, New Jersey in February 2011. Our business and results of operations are significantly affected by local and national economic conditions, as well as market interest rates. The severe recession of 2008 and 2009, and the continued economic weakness throughout 2010 and 2011 in the local and national economies have significantly increased our level of non-performing loans and assets and loan foreclosure activity. Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans decreased to 3.77% at December 31, 2011 from 5.54% at December 31, 2010 primarily as a result of the reclassification of $11.9 million (after write-downs of $4.0 million) in non-performing commercial loans to loans held for sale. Non-performing assets (non-performing loans, other real estate owned and non-accruing investment securities) as a percentage of total assets decreased to 3.38% at December 31, 2011 from 4.41% at December 31, 2010. The ratio of our allowance for loan losses to total loans increased to 1.74% at December 31, 2011, from 1.60% at December 31, 2010. Loan charge-offs and write-downs of loans transferred to loans held for sale were $19.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 compared to charge-offs of $8.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010. Of the $19.7 million of loan charge-offs and write-downs during 2011, $1.1 million was fully reserved for as of December 31, 2010. Our total loan portfolio decreased from $784.9 million at December 31, 2010 to $729.0 million at December 31, 2011, primarily resulting from the previously mentioned charge-offs and write-downs totaling $19.7 million, $10.5 million of loans transferred to other real estate owned (OREO) and the reclassification in the third quarter of 2011 of $11.9 million of non-performing commercial loans to loans held for sale at their fair market value. We believe our existing loan underwriting practices are appropriate in the current market environment while continuing to address the local credit needs. Total deposits increased $21.3 million from $753.1 million at December 31, 2010 to $774.4 million at December 31, 2011. Increases in our core deposit products — NOW and money market deposits of $27.8 million, non-interest bearing checking deposits of $7.5 million and savings deposits of $3.7 million —more than offset a reduction in certificates of deposit of $17.7 million.

Our principal business is acquiring deposits from individuals and businesses in the communities surrounding our offices and using these deposits to fund loans and other investments. We offer personal and business checking accounts, commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage loans, construction loans, home equity loans and lines of credit and other types of commercial and consumer loans. At December 31, 2011, our retail market area primarily included the area surrounding our 16 offices located in Cape May and Atlantic Counties, New Jersey and two loan production offices located in Burlington County, New Jersey and Cape May County, New Jersey. The Bank received regulatory approval for the closing of one branch in Atlantic County which will be effective on March 16, 2012.

 

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Our website address is www.capebanknj.com . Information on our website is not and should not be considered a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our website contains a direct link to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including copies of Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these filings, if any. Copies may also be obtained, without charge, by written request to Investor Relations, 225 Main Street, Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210. The telephone number at our main office is (609) 465-5600.

Market Area

Our primary market area consists of Cape May and Atlantic Counties, which includes communities along the barrier islands of the New Jersey shore and the mainland areas. While the economies along the New Jersey shore are more seasonal in nature, the mainland areas are comprised of year-round communities. The economy of our market area is impacted by the gaming industry, a variety of service businesses, vacation-related businesses concentrated along the coastal areas and, to a lesser degree, commercial fishing and agriculture. In addition, nearby Atlantic City is a major tourist destination, centered around its large gaming industry, and is an important regional economic hub. The opening of our loan production office in Burlington County, New Jersey in January 2011 is an effort to expand the Bank’s presence and diversify its customer base in the southwestern region of the State. The severe national and local economic recession that began in late 2007 has had a significant negative impact on our market area. Unemployment rates rose steadily from 2007 to 2009 in both Atlantic and Cape May Counties, reaching levels of 13.9% and 16.4% respectively at December 2009. While these levels of unemployment declined during 2010, they increased in 2011, and at December 31, 2011 the unemployment rates in Atlantic County and Cape May County were 12.7% and 15.1%, respectively. This increase in the unemployment rates was inconsistent with declines at the national level and no change at the state level. Both residential and commercial real estate values have declined during this recession. Residential real estate values have decreased in 2011 in both Atlantic and Cape May counties by 4.1% and 5.2% respectively. Additionally, the number of residential building permits issued declined from 2008 to 2009, leveled off during 2010 and declined again in 2011. The gaming industry in New Jersey has been adversely affected by the recession and gaming competition from neighboring states. Commercial real estate (industrial, office and retail) values remain depressed on a national level compared to 2007 levels, commercial real estate rents have declined since 2007 and commercial real estate vacancy rates have increased since 2007. However, in late 2011 and early 2012 commercial real estate (industrial, office and retail) is showing improvement in values, rents and occupancy consistent with improvements within the economy and employment levels. The Company believes that this information, both nationally and regionally, is consistent with the Atlantic City metropolitan area.

While we do not have loans outstanding in the gaming industry, the employment or businesses of many of our customers are affected by the gaming industry, and weakness in this industry has adversely affected other sectors of the local community. We believe the financial health of the gaming industry within our market affects our success, however neither our market area nor Cape Bank is solely dependent on this industry. The Atlantic City casino industry has experienced declines in many areas of their business, such as:

 

  a. casino revenue, in total, was down 6.9% in 2011 from 2010;

 

  b. 10 of 11 casinos had revenue declines during the period 2010 to 2011;

 

  c. employment levels at the casinos declined during 2011;

 

  d. the occupancy rate in the city’s casino hotels declined to 84.5% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011, compared to 85% for the same period ended in 2010.

 

  e. for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net income per casino indicates that 8 of 11 casinos reported losses for the period.

 

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In addition to the recession, Atlantic City casinos have also been negatively affected by competition from casinos in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Pennsylvania currently has 10 operating casinos, with the eleventh scheduled to open in March 2012. These casinos have both slot machines and gaming tables. The impact of Delaware casinos on the Atlantic City casino market is not as significant, as Delaware currently has only three casinos, which are limited to slot machines.

The State of New Jersey is making efforts to contribute to the revitalization of Atlantic City in the following ways:

 

  a. Established a New Jersey State-run Tourism District within Atlantic City.

 

  b. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (“CRDA”) committed to improving the appearance of Boardwalk facades, Boardwalk Hall and nongaming, family centered tourism related activities

 

  c. Tax reimbursement incentives for the Revel Casino up to $261 million of which $125 million will be used to fund various upgrades to the Boardwalk and other parts of the city that surround the Revel Casino. These tax incentives are being provided by New Jersey’s Economic Development Authority under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program which is designated to stimulate jobs and investment. It is anticipated the construction of the Revel Casino will create 2,000 construction jobs and upon completion, which is estimated to be May 2012, 4,700 full and or part time positions will be created with and additional 400 positions added next year.

 

  d. Consideration of permitting “small” (minimum 200 rooms and gaming floor area of 24,000 square feet) casino hotels in Atlantic City and interest in this market has been expressed by certain companies.

 

  e. CRDA will oversee operations of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority.

 

  f. A discount shopping outlet in Atlantic City is expanding and the CRDA is assisting with this project by lending the developer $9 million towards this project.

Notwithstanding the recession, the year-round residency increased in both Cape May and Atlantic Counties from 2009 to 2010. Median household income has remained relatively stable in each county for the past three years, and was $55,300 for Atlantic County and $53,500 for Cape May County during 2010. For the State of New Jersey, median household income during 2010 was $72,500.

Competition

We face significant competition in attracting deposits and originating loans. Our most direct competition for deposits historically has come from the many financial institutions operating in our market area, including commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions, and, to a lesser extent, from other financial service companies such as brokerage firms and insurance companies. Several large holding companies operate banks in our market area, and these institutions are significantly larger than Cape Bank and, therefore, have significantly greater resources. We also face competition for investors’ funds from money market funds, mutual funds and other corporate and government securities. At June 30, 2011, which is the most recent date for which data is available from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, we held approximately 13.9% of the deposits in Cape May County, which was the 2 nd largest market share out of the 14 financial institutions with offices in Cape May County, and we held approximately 8.7% of the deposits in Atlantic County, which was the 5th largest market share of the 17 financial institutions with offices in Atlantic County. On a combined market basis we held approximately 10.5% of the deposits which was the 3 rd largest market share of 22 financial institutions.

 

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Our competition for loans comes primarily from financial institutions in our market area and, to a lesser extent, from other financial service providers, such as mortgage companies and mortgage brokers. Our market area has a large number of competitors offering real estate lending products. Data is not available to determine our competitive position among this group. Competition for deposits and the origination of loans could limit our growth in the future.

Lending Activities

We offer a variety of loans, including commercial mortgages, commercial loans, residential mortgage loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, and construction loans. Our commercial mortgage loan portfolio at December 31, 2011, comprised 51.4% of our total loan portfolio, which was greater than any other loan category.

Loans are presented in Management’s Discussion and analysis according to type of loan utilized for management reporting purposes, whereas certain disclosures within Note 4 – Loans Receivable are presented in accordance with FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses”.

Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio, excluding loans held for sale, by type of loan at the dates indicated.

 

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    At December 31,  
    2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  
    Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent  
    (dollars in thousands)  

Real estate loans:

                   

Commercial mortgage

  $ 374,252        51.4   $ 413,487        52.7   $ 412,475        51.3   $ 411,809        51.8   $ 199,777        43.0

Residential mortgage

    252,513        34.6     258,047        32.9     244,897        30.5     226,963        28.5     175,809        37.8

Construction

    12,378        1.7     15,191        1.9     28,839        3.6     54,187        6.8     38,554        8.3

Home equity loans and lines of credit

    47,237        6.5     47,875        6.1     52,806        6.6     46,850        5.9     37,308        8.0

Commercial business loans

    41,827        5.7     48,223        6.1     62,685        7.8     54,319        6.8     12,018        2.6

Other consumer loans

    1,023        0.1     2,207        0.3     1,284        0.2     1,388        0.2     1,257        0.3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

  $ 729,230        100.0   $ 785,030        100.0   $ 802,986        100.0   $ 795,516        100.0   $ 464,723        100.0
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less:

                   

Allowance for loan losses

    12,653          12,538          13,311          11,240          4,121     

Deferred loan fees, net

    236          174          202          407          666     
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total loans, net

  $ 716,341        $ 772,318        $ 789,473        $ 783,869        $ 459,936     
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

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Loan Portfolio Maturities and Yields . The following tables summarize the scheduled maturities of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule at maturity and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less. Maturities are based on final contractual payment date and do not reflect the effect of prepayments and scheduled principal amortization.

 

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    Commercial Mortgage     Residential Mortgage                 Home Equity Loans  
    Loans     Loans     Construction Loans     and Lines of Credit  
          Weighted           Weighted           Weighted           Weighted  
          Average           Average           Average           Average  

At December 31, 2011

  Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate  
    (dollars in thousands)  

Due During the Years Ending December 31 ,

               

2012

  $ 11,164        7.34   $ 1,290        5.28   $ 10,510        6.64   $ 144        4.15

2013

    5,390        6.55     625        5.37     1,868        5.75     450        5.66

2014

    5,503        6.91     470        5.68     —          0.00     918        5.30

2015 to 2016

    15,119        5.83     1,662        5.88     —          0.00     1,405        5.26

2017 to 2021

    11,237        6.45     20,036        5.25     —          0.00     12,400        5.39

2022 to 2026

    51,279        6.48     39,932        4.73     —          0.00     31,031        4.49

2027 to 2029

    27,079        6.53     21,668        5.22     —          0.00     686        3.33

2030 to 2032

    55,263        6.98     6,986        5.42     —          0.00     203        5.41

2033 to 2034

    40,534        6.55     22,199        5.07     —          0.00     —          0.00

2035 to 2036

    28,622        6.70     23,683        5.48     —          0.00     —          0.00

2037 to 2039

    106,280        6.23     44,296        5.38     —          0.00     —          0.00

2040 and beyond

    16,782        6.09     69,666        4.83     —          0.00     —          0.00
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

  $ 374,252        6.50   $ 252,513        5.09   $ 12,378        6.51   $ 47,237        4.76
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Commercial Business     Other Consumer        
       Loans     Loans (1)     Total  
                Weighted              Weighted              Weighted  
                Average              Average              Average  
       Amount        Rate     Amount        Rate     Amount        Rate  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Due During the Years Ending December 31,

                       

2012

     $ 28,520           5.47   $ 82           2.53   $ 51,710           6.10

2013

       1,266           5.85     11           13.58     9,610           6.19

2014

       1,362           6.26     12           13.50     8,265           6.56

2015 to 2016

       5,930           6.14     —             —          24,116           5.88

2017 to 2021

       3,286           6.54     —             —          46,959           5.66

2022 to 2026

       123           7.18     918           3.96     123,283           5.39

2027 to 2029

       573           6.50     —             —          50,006           5.92

2030 to 2032

       160           8.25     —             —          62,612           6.80

2033 to 2034

       422           4.25     —             —          63,155           6.01

2035 to 2036

       185           7.25     —             —          52,490           6.15

2037 to 2039

       —             —          —             —          150,576           5.98

2040 and beyond

       —             —          —             —          86,448           5.07
    

 

 

        

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total

     $ 41,827           5.71   $ 1,023           4.06   $ 729,230           5.85
    

 

 

        

 

 

        

 

 

      

 

(1) Includes overdrawn DDA accounts.

 

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    Commercial Mortgage     Residential Mortgage           Home Equity Loans and  
    Loans     Loans     Construction Loans     Lines of Credit  
          Weighted           Weighted           Weighted           Weighted  
          Average           Average           Average           Average  

At December 31, 2010

  Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate  
    (dollars in thousands)  

Due During the Years Ending December 31,

               

2011

  $ 7,377        5.57   $ 347        3.27   $ 13,825        4.76   $ 142        4.11

2012

    2,748        6.96     740        5.44     —          —          345        5.37

2013

    6,473        6.62     1,186        5.25     1,200        5.75     807        5.63

2014 to 2015

    2,309        6.31     1,628        5.68     —          —          2,210        5.44

2016 to 2020

    8,324        6.93     22,992        5.37     166        6.50     11,931        5.21

2021 to 2025

    48,495        6.80     43,007        4.96     —          —          31,331        5.15

2026 to 2028

    31,361        7.10     4,788        5.26     —          —          1,109        3.75

2029 to 2031

    52,853        6.52     27,677        5.20     —          —          —          —     

2032 to 2033

    64,674        6.79     12,132        5.65     —          —          —          —     

2034 to 2035

    33,961        6.35     36,707        5.17     —          —          —          —     

2036 to 2038

    81,048        6.64     45,124        6.05     —          —          —          —     

2039 and beyond

    73,864        6.17     61,719        5.14     —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

  $ 413,487        6.58   $ 258,047        5.33   $ 15,191        4.86   $ 47,875        5.15
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Commercial Business     Other Consumer        
       Loans     Loans (1)     Total  
                Weighted              Weighted                 
                Average              Average              Weighted  
       Amount        Rate     Amount        Rate     Amount        Average Rate  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Due During the Years Ending December 31,

                       

2011

     $ 34,962           5.54   $ 1,153           11.40   $ 57,806           5.46

2012

       3,279           5.50     34           11.97     7,146           6.08

2013

       1,656           6.53     24           13.72     11,346           6.32

2014 to 2015

       3,195           6.47     17           13.50     9,359           6.06

2016 to 2020

       3,514           6.89     —             —          46,927           5.72

2021 to 2025

       334           6.53     979           4.27     124,146           5.73

2026 to 2028

       653           6.55     —             —          37,911           6.76

2029 to 2031

       —             —          —             —          80,530           6.07

2032 to 2033

       442           4.25     —             —          77,248           6.60

2034 to 2035

       188           7.25     —             —          70,856           5.74

2036 to 2038

       —             —          —             —          126,172           6.43

2039 and beyond

       —             —          —             —          135,583           5.70
    

 

 

        

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total

     $ 48,223           5.75   $ 2,207           8.29   $ 785,030           6.00
    

 

 

        

 

 

        

 

 

      

 

(1) Includes overdrawn DDA accounts.

 

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The following table sets forth the scheduled repayments of fixed and adjustable rate loans at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 that are contractually due within one year and after one year.

 

September September September September September September September
       At December 31, 2011  
       Fixed Rate        Adjustable Rate           
       Due Within        Due After                 Due Within        Due After                 Total  
       One Year        One Year        Total        One Year        One Year        Total        Loans  
       (in thousands)  

Real estate loans:

                                  

Commercial mortgage

     $ 5,225         $ 15,794         $ 21,019         $ 5,938         $ 347,295         $ 353,233         $ 374,252   

Residential mortgage

       1,290           216,367           217,657           —             34,856           34,856           252,513   

Construction

       6,325           1,867           8,192           4,186           —             4,186           12,378   

Home equity loans and

lines of credit

       102           18,729           18,831           43           28,363           28,406           47,237   

Commercial business loans

       5,633           12,266           17,899           22,887           1,041           23,928           41,827   

Other consumer loans

       76           23           99           7           917           924           1,023   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 18,651         $ 265,046         $ 283,697         $ 33,061         $ 412,472         $ 445,533         $ 729,230   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

September September September September September September September
       At December 31, 2010  
       Fixed Rate        Adjustable Rate           
       Due Within        Due After                 Due Within        Due After                 Total  
       One Year        One Year        Total        One Year        One Year        Total        Loans  
       (in thousands)  

Real estate loans:

                                  

Commercial mortgage

     $ 7,323         $ 21,455         $ 28,778         $ 54         $ 384,655         $ 384,709         $ 413,487   

Residential mortgage

       345           219,078           219,423           2           38,622           38,624           258,047   

Construction

       1,499           1,366           2,865           12,326           —             12,326           15,191   

Home equity loans and

lines of credit

       120           23,115           23,235           22           24,618           24,640           47,875   

Commercial business loans

       6,392           9,460           15,852           28,570           3,801           32,371           48,223   

Other consumer loans

       1,146           73           1,219           7           981           988           2,207   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 16,825         $ 274,547         $ 291,372         $ 40,981         $ 452,677         $ 493,658         $ 785,030   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

8


The following table sets forth fixed and adjustable rate loans at December 31, 2011 and at December 31, 2010 as a percentage of the total loan portfolio.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Percentage of Total Loan Portfolio  
       At December 31, 2011  
       (dollars in thousands)  
                Percent              Percent        
       Fixed        of Total     Adjustable        of Total        
       Rate        Loans     Rate        Loans     Total  

Real estate loans:

                  

Commercial mortgage

     $ 21,019           2.9   $ 353,233           48.4   $ 374,252   

Residential mortgage

       217,657           29.8     34,856           4.8     252,513   

Construction

       8,192           1.1     4,186           0.6     12,378   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       18,831           2.6     28,406           3.9     47,237   

Commercial business loans

       17,899           2.5     23,928           3.3     41,827   

Other consumer loans

       99           0.0     924           0.1     1,023   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     $ 283,697           38.9   $ 445,533           61.1   $ 729,230   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Percentage of Total Loan Portfolio  
       At December 31, 2010  
       (dollars in thousands)  
                Percent              Percent        
       Fixed        of Total     Adjustable        of Total        
       Rate        Loans     Rate        Loans     Total  

Real estate loans:

                  

Commercial mortgage

     $ 28,778           3.7   $ 384,709           49.0   $ 413,487   

Residential mortgage

       219,423           27.9     38,624           4.9     258,047   

Construction

       2,865           0.4     12,326           1.6     15,191   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       23,235           3.0     24,640           3.1     47,875   

Commercial business loans

       15,852           2.0     32,371           4.1     48,223   

Other consumer loans

       1,219           0.2     988           0.1     2,207   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     $ 291,372           37.2   $ 493,658           62.8   $ 785,030   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Bank’s fixed rate loans increased as a percentage of total loans to 38.9% at December 31, 2011 from 37.2% at December 31, 2010. This increase in fixed rate loans as a percentage of total loans resulted from the predominately fixed rate residential loan portfolio decreasing at a slower rate than the predominately adjustable rate commercial loan portfolio. Having a larger percentage of the loan portfolio in adjustable rate loans helps us better manage interest rate risk. During the past two years while market interest rates fell to historically low levels, we were able to maintain a net interest margin of 3.60% and 3.66% for 2011 and 2010, respectively. This decrease in net interest margin during 2011 resulted from the decrease in the yield on our interest-earning assets of 36 basis points being offset by the 32 basis point decrease in the cost of our interest-bearing liabilities. Based on our interest rate risk modeling, when market interest rates rise our net interest income will be negatively affected based on the assumptions used in our analysis located in the section within this report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Management of Market Risk”.

 

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The following table sets forth fixed and adjustable rate loans at December 31, 2011 maturing within ten years, twenty years and over twenty years as a percentage of the total loan portfolio.

 

Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem
       Fixed Rate at December 31, 2011  
       (dollars in thousands)  
                Percent     Ten to        Percent     Over        Percent        
       Within        of Total     Twenty        of Total     Twenty        of Total        
       Ten Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Total  

Real estate loans:

                         

Commercial mortgage

     $ 17,245           2.5   $ 1,315           0.2   $ 2,459           0.3   $ 21,019   

Residential mortgage

       22,885           3.1     66,436           9.1     128,336           17.6     217,657   

Construction

       8,192           1.1     —             0.0     —             0.0     8,192   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       9,445           1.3     9,386           1.3     —             0.0     18,831   

Commercial business loans

       16,915           2.3     639           0.1     345           0.0     17,899   

Other consumer loans

       99           0.0     —             0.0     —             0.0     99   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

     $ 74,781           10.3   $ 77,776           10.7   $ 131,140           17.9   $ 283,697   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem
       Adjustable Rate at December 31, 2011  
       (dollars in thousands)  
                Percent     Ten to        Percent     Over        Percent        
       Within        of Total     Twenty        of Total     Twenty        of Total        
       Ten Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Total  

Real estate loans:

                         

Commercial mortgage

     $ 31,169           4.4   $ 106,032           14.5   $ 216,032           29.6   $ 353,233   

Residential mortgage

       1,197           0.2     871           0.1     32,788           4.5     34,856   

Construction

       4,186           0.6     —             0.0     —             0.0     4,186   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       5,872           0.8     22,534           3.1     —             0.0     28,406   

Commercial business loans

       23,448           3.1     57           0.0     423           0.1     23,928   

Other consumer loans

       7           0.0     917           0.1     —             0.0     924   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

     $ 65,879           9.1   $ 130,411           17.8   $ 249,243           34.2   $ 445,533   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem
       Total Loans at December 31, 2011  
       (dollars in thousands)  
                Percent     Ten to        Percent     Over        Percent        
       Within        of Total     Twenty        of Total     Twenty        of Total        
       Ten Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Total  

Real estate loans:

                         

Commercial mortgage

     $ 48,414           6.9   $ 107,347           14.7   $ 218,491           30.0   $ 374,252   

Residential mortgage

       24,082           3.3     67,307           9.2     161,124           22.1     252,513   

Construction

       12,378           1.7     —             0.0     —             0.0     12,378   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       15,317           2.1     31,920           4.4     —             0.0     47,237   

Commercial business loans

       40,363           5.4     696           0.1     768           0.1     41,827   

Other consumer loans

       106           0.0     917           0.1     —             0.0     1,023   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

     $ 140,660           19.4   $ 208,187           28.4   $ 380,383           52.2   $ 729,230   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

10


The following table sets forth fixed and adjustable rate loans at December 31, 2010 maturing within ten years, twenty years and over twenty years as a percentage of the total loan portfolio.

 

Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem
       Fixed Rate at December 31, 2010  
       (dollars in thousands)  
                Percent     Ten to        Percent     Over        Percent        
       Within        of Total     Twenty        of Total     Twenty        of Total        
       Ten Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Total  

Real estate loans:

                         

Commercial mortgage

     $ 18,158           2.3   $ 2,005           0.3   $ 8,615           1.1   $ 28,778   

Residential mortgage

       25,496           3.2     73,694           9.4     120,233           15.3     219,423   

Construction

       2,865           0.4     —             0.0     —             0.0     2,865   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       9,522           1.2     13,713           1.7     —             0.0     23,235   

Commercial business loans

       14,739           1.9     926           0.1     187           0.0     15,852   

Other consumer loans

       1,219           0.2     —             0.0     —             0.0     1,219   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

     $ 71,999           9.2   $ 90,338           11.5   $ 129,035           16.4   $ 291,372   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem
       Adjustable Rate at December 31, 2010  
       (dollars in thousands)  
                Percent     Ten to        Percent     Over        Percent        
       Within        of Total     Twenty        of Total     Twenty        of Total        
       Ten Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Total  

Real estate loans:

                         

Commercial mortgage

     $ 9,072           1.2   $ 112,332           14.3   $ 263,305           33.5   $ 384,709   

Residential mortgage

       1,397           0.2     1,028           0.1     36,199           4.6     38,624   

Construction

       12,326           1.6     —             0.0     —             0.0     12,326   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       5,913           0.8     18,727           2.4     —             0.0     24,640   

Commercial business loans

       31,867           4.0     61           0.0     443           0.1     32,371   

Other consumer loans

       9           0.0     979           0.1     —             0.0     988   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

     $ 60,584           7.8   $ 133,127           16.9   $ 299,947           38.2   $ 493,658   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem
       Total Loans at December 31, 2010  
       (dollars in thousands)  
                Percent     Ten to        Percent     Over        Percent        
       Within        of Total     Twenty        of Total     Twenty        of Total        
       Ten Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Years        Loans     Total  

Real estate loans:

                         

Commercial mortgage

     $ 27,230           3.5   $ 114,337           14.6   $ 271,920           34.6   $ 413,487   

Residential mortgage

       26,893           3.4     74,722           9.5     156,432           19.9     258,047   

Construction

       15,191           2.0     —             0.0     —             0.0     15,191   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       15,435           2.0     32,440           4.1     —             0.0     47,875   

Commercial business loans

       46,606           5.9     987           0.1     630           0.1     48,223   

Other consumer loans

       1,228           0.2     979           0.1     —             0.0     2,207   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

     $ 132,583           17.0   $ 223,465           28.4   $ 428,982           54.6   $ 785,030   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

11


Fixed rate long-term loans present interest rate risk to the Bank and will constrain net income in a rising interest rate environment. The magnitude of this long-term risk associated with fixed rate long-term loans is factored into our Management of Market Risk analysis provided in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Management of Market Risk” . The Bank’s Cumulative Gap Analysis with assumptions results in the Bank being liability sensitive through 5 years.

The following table indicates our commercial loan portfolio concentrations sorted by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code as of December 31, 2011:

 

Commercial Loan Concentrations

December 31, 2011

 

September 30,

Accomodation and Food Services

       27.7

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

       23.4

Retail Trade

       12.6

Health Care and Social Assistance

       8.0

Construction

       7.0

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

       4.6

Other Services

       5.7

Professional, Scientific, Technical and Information Services

       2.4

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

       2.2

Transportation and Warehousing

       1.8

Wholesale Trade

       1.7

Manufacturing

       1.1

Administrative, Educational and Support Services

       1.1

Finance and Insurance

       0.7
    

 

 

 
       100.0
    

 

 

 

Commercial Mortgage Loans . At December 31, 2011, commercial mortgage loans totaled $374.3 million, or 51.4% of our total loan portfolio, which was greater than any other loan category, including one-to-four family residential mortgage loans.

We offer commercial mortgage loans secured by real estate primarily with interest rates that balloon every five to ten years and are based on an amortization schedule of up to 25 years. Commercial construction loans also are originated for the acquisition and development of land and are typically based upon the prime interest rate as published in The Wall Street Journal with interest rate floors. These loans typically convert to a commercial mortgage loan once construction is completed. Commercial construction/mortgage loans for the development of non- owner occupied real estate are originated with loan-to-value ratios of up to 75%, while loans for only the acquisition of land are generally originated with a maximum loan to value ratio of 50%. Commercial mortgage loans for owner occupied real estate are originated with loan-to-value ratios of up to 80%. The loan-to-value ratio is defined as the lesser of the actual acquisition cost or the estimated value determined by an independent appraiser.

Loans secured by commercial real estate generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Of primary concern in commercial mortgage lending is the borrower’s creditworthiness and cash flow potential of the project. Repayments of loans secured by income-producing properties often depend on the successful operation and management of the properties. As a result, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy, to a greater extent than residential mortgage loans. See “Risk Factors – Our Emphasis on Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Business Loans May Continue to Expose the Bank to Increased Lending Risks”. To monitor cash flows on income-producing properties, we require borrowers and loan guarantors, if any, to provide annual financial statements and rent rolls where applicable. In reaching a decision whether to make a commercial mortgage loan, we consider and review a cash flow analysis of the borrower and consider the net operating income of the property, the borrower’s expertise, credit history and profitability and the value of the underlying property.

 

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An environmental report from a third party is obtained on all commercial real estate loans up to $1 million. Loans in excess of $1 million may require a Phase I or Phase II analysis when the possibility exists that hazardous materials may have existed on the site, or the site may have been affected by adjoining properties that handled hazardous materials. It is the practice of the Company that for commercial real estate loans to obtain appraisals for the collateral securing the loan at origination and when the loan has become 90 days delinquent or if information is obtained indicating insufficient cash flow to support the loan. For these collateral dependent loans an FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis is performed and any resulting collateral shortfall is charged-off. It is not the Company’s practice to test collateral value to loan balance for loans that are performing consistent with contractual terms or are less than 90 days delinquent, as the value of collateral does not necessarily affect the repayment capacity of the borrower. The exception to this would be acquisition and development loans of which the Company currently has 9 loans with balances of $6.6 million, or 1.8% of the commercial mortgage loan portfolio as of December 31, 2011.

In addition, if loans that are collateralized by real estate become troubled and the value of the real estate has been significantly impaired from the time of origination or most recent appraisal, then the Company may not be able to recover the full contractual amount of principal and interest that we anticipated at the time we originated the loan, which could cause us to increase our provision for loan losses and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. At December 31, 2011 the Company had no commercial real estate loans that were unsecured. The Company did have, as of December 31, 2011, 24 loans totaling $1.1 million of unsecured commercial loans, of which the largest was $251,000. The Company’s current practice when originating a commercial real estate loan is to use the commercial real estate as collateral, but, as noted above, the extension of credit is based on many other factors in addition to the value of the collateral. As a matter of practice, loan-to-value ratios on non-owner occupied real estate seldom exceed 75% and seldom exceed 80% on owner occupied real estate. If a loan is in a performing status it is not the practice of this Company to obtain current appraised values of the collateral. The Company’s practice regarding loans delinquent 90 days or greater is discussed previously within this document.

Year-end non-performing loans showed a significant decrease due to reclassification in the third quarter of 2011of $11.9 million of non-performing commercial loans to loans held for sale, charge-offs and write-downs totaling $19.7 million and $10.5 million of loans transferred to OREO. Delinquencies in the commercial mortgage loan portfolio showed improvement at year-end 2011. At December 31, 2011, 36 commercial mortgage loans totaling $16.8 million were 30 days or more delinquent and 34 of such commercial mortgage loans totaling $15.5 million were more than 90 days or more delinquent. By comparison, at December 31, 2010, 50 commercial mortgage loans totaling $19.6 million were 30 days or more delinquent with 46 of such commercial mortgage loans totaling $18.2 million being more than 90 days delinquent.

One-to-Four Family Residential Mortgage Loans . At December 31, 2011, one-to-four family residential mortgage loans totaled $252.5 million, or 34.6% of our total loan portfolio.

We offer two types of residential mortgage loans: fixed rate loans and adjustable rate loans. We offer fixed rate mortgage loans with terms of up to 30 years. We offer adjustable rate mortgage loans with interest rates and payments that adjust annually after an initial fixed period of one, three, five, seven or 10 years. Interest rates and payments on our adjustable rate loans generally are adjusted to a rate equal to a percentage above the U.S. Treasury Bill Constant Maturity Index. The maximum amount by which the interest rate may be increased or decreased is generally 2.0% per adjustment period and the maximum interest rate increase over the life of the loan is generally 6.0% over the initial interest rate on the loan. We have the facility to sell, and will sell, conforming fixed rate loans, FHA/VA, USDA loans, we originate with terms of up to 30 years with servicing released to manage interest rate risk.

Borrower demand for adjustable rate loans compared to fixed rate loans is a function of the level of market interest rates, the expectations of changes in interest rates, and the difference between the interest rates and loan fees offered for fixed rate mortgage loans as compared to adjustable rate mortgage loans. The relative amount of fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgage loans that can be originated at any time is largely determined by the demand for each in a competitive environment. The loan fees, interest rates and other provisions of mortgage loans are determined by us on the basis of our own pricing criteria and competitive market conditions.

 

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Our general policy is not to make high loan-to-value loans (defined as loans with a loan-to-value ratio of 80% or more) without mortgage insurance; however, we do offer loans with loan-to-value ratios of up to 95% with mortgage insurance, including our first-time home owner loan program. We require all properties securing residential mortgage loans to be appraised. We adhere to the Appraisal Independence Requirements, as established by the secondary market, for appraiser selection and independence. We require title insurance on all first mortgage loans secured by a residence, and borrowers must obtain hazard insurance. Additionally, we require flood insurance for loans on properties located in a flood zone

Cape Bank has also provided a limited number of interest only loans which allow the borrower to pay only the interest due on the loan for the initial term and then rates adjust annually and payments are fully amortized until maturity. At times, the balances on such loans may exceed the value of the collateral held by Cape Bank, which could increase the likelihood of a borrower defaulting on the loan. Cape Bank has a portfolio of $2.0 million in interest only loans, all of which were current at December 31, 2011. At December 31, 2010 these loans totaled $4.4 million. This program is no longer offered.

As a result of our lending standards we do not offer, or have, any payment option adjustable rate loans or sub-prime loans.

Generally, adjustable rate loans may better insulate Cape Bank from interest rate risk as compared to fixed rate loans. In a rising interest rate environment, however, the monthly mortgage payment on adjustable rate loans would also increase which could cause an increase in delinquencies and defaults. To mitigate the risk associated with increases in monthly mortgage payments on adjustable rate loans, we adhere to underwriting guidelines by initially qualifying each borrower at a higher interest rate. In addition, although adjustable rate mortgage loans make our assets more responsive to changes in interest rates, the extent of this interest rate sensitivity is limited by the annual and lifetime interest rate adjustment limits.

The following table indicates the amount and percent of residential mortgage loans that are single family and multi-family as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At December 31,  
       2011     2010  
       Amount        Percent     Amount        Percent  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Single Family Mortgage Loans

     $ 236,203           93.5   $ 243,902           94.5

Multi-Family Mortgage Loans

       16,310           6.5     14,145           5.5
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 252,513           100.0   $ 258,047           100.0
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

The following table segregates loans with original loan-to-value ratios greater than 80% and less than 80%:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At December 31,  
       2011     2010  
       Amount        Percent     Amount        Percent  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Loan to Value greater than 80%

     $ 3,665           1.5   $ 3,196           1.2

Loan to Value less than or equal to 80%

       248,848           98.5     254,851           98.8
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage Loans

     $ 252,513           100.0   $ 258,047           100.0
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1) All loans with an original loan-to-value greater than 80% were single family loans for both periods presented.

 

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Commercial Business Loans. At December 31, 2011, commercial business loans totaled $41.8 million, or 5.7% of our total loan portfolio.

We offer commercial business loans to professionals, sole proprietorships and small businesses in our market area. We offer term lines of credit for working capital and term loans for capital improvements and equipment acquisition. These loans are typically based on a competitive variable rate over a published Wall Street Journal Rate or a fixed market rate. These loans may be secured by business assets other than real estate, such as business equipment and inventory and are backed by personal guarantees.

When making commercial business loans, we consider the financial statements of the borrower and guarantors, the borrower’s payment history of both corporate and personal debt, the debt service capabilities of the borrower and guarantors, the projected cash flows of the business, the viability of the industry in which the customer operates and the value of the collateral.

Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to repay from his or her employment or other income, and which are secured by residential real property, the value of which tends to be more easily ascertainable, commercial business loans have greater risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to repay from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself. Further, any collateral securing such loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value. We have generally required these loans to have debt service coverage of at least 1.20, and we generally require personal guarantees. See “ Risk Factors – Our Emphasis on Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Business Loans May Continue to Expose us to Increased Lending Risks.”

Construction Loans . Construction loans totaled $12.4 million, or 1.7% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2011.

We offer interim construction financing secured by residential property for the purpose of constructing a primary or secondary residence. Our construction program offers two types of loans: short-term interest only or construction/permanent loans. The short-term loans require monthly interest only payments based on the amount of funds disbursed. The construction/permanent loans require interest-only payments during the construction phase, and convert to a fully amortized fixed rate loan at the end of the interest-only period. Under both programs, construction must be completed within 12 months of the initial disbursement. The maximum loan-to-value ratio for residential construction will be 80% of the appraised value. For commercial construction loans, the term is a maximum of 24 months. While providing us with a comparable, and in some cases, higher yield than conventional mortgage loans, construction loans may involve a higher level of risk. With a commercial loan, for example, if a project is not completed and the borrower defaults, we may have to hire another contractor to complete the project at a higher cost. Also, a project may be completed, but may not be saleable, resulting in the borrower defaulting and Cape Bank taking title to the property. It is an established and acceptable practice in construction/project lending to build in an interest reserve. The interest reserve is for the purpose of servicing the debt during the construction and initial lease up period when cash flow is typically insufficient to meet that need. The interest reserve is not to be used for debt service after the project is completed and has had sufficient time to lease up or otherwise perform in accordance with original projections. Under certain circumstances, it may be permissible to re-establish a depleted interest reserve for debt service if additional collateral is obtained from the borrower or guarantor(s). The collateral in question must be suitable with regards to value, margin requirements and marketability and should be unrelated to the project under evaluation. The re-establishment of an interest reserve must be approved by the appropriate lending authorities. Interest reserves may also be considered for use with tract subdivisions to provide debt service until cash flow is generated from unit sales.

Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit. Home equity loans and lines of credit totaled $47.2 million, or 6.5% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2011 compared to $47.9 million, or 6.1% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2010.

We generally offer home equity/home improvement loans and lines of credit with a maximum combined loan-to-value ratio of 80%. Home equity and home improvement loans have fixed rates of interest and are originated with terms of up to 15 to 20 years. Home equity lines of credit have adjustable interest rates and are based upon the prime interest rate as published in The Wall Street Journal, plus a margin, with a floor of 5.5% on lines of $250,000 and greater. We hold a first or second mortgage position on the homes that secure our home equity /home improvement loans and lines of credit.

 

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Other Consumer Loans. Other consumer loans totaled $1.0 million, or 0.1% of total loans at December 31, 2011 compared to $2.2 million, or 0.3% at December 31, 2010.

We offer consumer loans secured by certificates of deposit held at Cape Bank, the pricing of which is based upon the rate of the certificate of deposit. We will offer such loans up to 90% of the principal balance of the certificate of deposit. For more information on our loan commitments, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Management of Market Risk.”

Unsecured loans and lines of credit generally have greater risk than residential mortgage loans. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, there was $38,000 and $83,000 respectively, of unsecured loans. Repayments of these loans depends on the borrower’s financial stability, and therefore are likely to be adversely affected by various factors, including job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy.

The procedures for underwriting consumer loans include an assessment of the applicant’s payment history on other debts and ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. Although the applicant’s creditworthiness is a primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the collateral, if any, to the proposed loan amount.

Loan Originations, Sales, Purchases and Participations . Loan originations come from a number of sources, including existing customers, walk-in traffic, direct calling on commercial prospects, advertising and referrals from customers. From time to time, we will participate in loans originated by other banks to supplement our loan portfolio. During 2011, we did not participate in loans originated by other banks and we have none in our loan portfolio as of December 31, 2011. We are permitted to review all of the documentation relating to any loan in which we participate. However, in a purchased participation loan, we do not service the loan and thus are subject to the policies and practices of the lead lender with regard to monitoring delinquencies, pursuing collections and instituting foreclosure proceedings. Cape Bank services loans for other financial institutions, which generally consists of collecting mortgage payments, disbursing payments to investors and, where necessary, instituting foreclosure proceedings. A mortgage servicing asset of approximately $5,000 and $7,000 as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, was recorded relating to the servicing of loans for others, and is included in other assets on our balance sheet.

Loan Underwriting. The Company adheres to underwriting guidelines that provide for continuity and completeness of process and are summarized as follows: a comprehensive and thorough review of (i) the financial information of applicant(s)and any guarantor(s), including current and historical balance sheet and income data, (at least two (2) years), balance sheet, income and cash flow projections, when appropriate, and credit checks; (ii) collateral valuation, including appraisals (based on regulatory requirements) on real estate-based loans; (iii) loan terms, pricing and covenants appropriate to risk; (iv) a review of the character and integrity of the borrower, including interviews of the proposed borrower if warranted, and (v) analysis of relevant industry data. We also review the purpose of a proposed loan which assists the Company in determining the terms of such loan, i.e. short-term notes should not be utilized to finance long-term investments or capital expenditures.

The Company’s general practice is not to make new loans or additional loans to a borrower or related interest of a borrower who is past due in principal or interest more than 90 days. In limited circumstances, the Company would advance an existing borrower new money to facilitate the completion of a project, with expectations that the full amount of the new advance plus reduction of the delinquent outstanding principal and interest would occur within one year of granting the additional funds.

The Company assesses a borrower’s income or cash flow expectations, its collateral position and a borrower’s financial outlook when temporarily restructuring loan terms. Based on that assessment the Company would then determine its course of action. Generally, in a troubled situation, on a loan with a long-term maturity, the maturity date is more often shortened or left unchanged than it is extended. An exception to this would be when a loan either has matured or is near maturity, the maturity date would be extended, but not for more than twelve months. Because cash flow is often a problem for a struggling borrower, the interest rate is usually reduced for a period of time, typically twelve months. Occasionally, the Company splits the loan into two separate notes: one note structured on terms that are supported by the borrower’s ability to repay and the other note structured on more lenient terms and/or possibly partially for fully written down.

 

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Correspondent Lending Relationships. Cape Bank has residential correspondent banking relationships with other financial institutions mortgage banks, which enables us to sell conforming loans, FHA/VA and USDA loans that we originate on a servicing–released, non-recourse basis that we would normally not retain in our loan portfolio because of interest rate risk or because the loans do not conform to our standard underwriting guidelines. These correspondent relationships enable us to offer a full range of residential loan products and compete more effectively for residential loans within our market area. During the year ended December 31, 2011, Cape Bank sold approximately $19.2 million of loans to correspondents. The amount of loans sold varies according to market pricing and the portfolio needs of Cape Bank.

Loan Approval Procedures and Authority. Our lending activities follow written, non-discriminatory, underwriting standards and loan origination procedures recommended by management and reviewed and approved by our Board of Directors and management. The Board of Directors has granted loan approval authority to certain officers or groups of officers up to prescribed limits, based on the type of loan, whether the loan is secured or unsecured and the officer’s position and experience. Individuals have joint authority up to assigned levels. Management Loan Committee approves loans for borrowing relationships from $1.5 million up to $5 million, Directors Loan Committee approves loans for borrowing relationships up to $10 million and the Bank’s Board of Directors approves loans for borrowing relationships over $10 million. All loans extended to Regulation O defined parties are approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors.

Loans-to-One Borrower. The maximum amount that we may lend to one borrower and the borrower’s related entities is limited by regulation to generally 15% of our stated capital and reserves. At December 31, 2011, our regulatory limit on loans-to-one borrower was $15.6 million. At that date, our largest lending relationship was $10.7 million, consisting of 6 loans and secured by commercial real estate and residential real estate. At December 31, 2011 these loans were performing in accordance with their terms.

Loan Commitments. We issue commitments for fixed and adjustable rate mortgage loans conditioned upon the occurrence of certain events. Commitments to originate mortgage loans are legally binding agreements to lend to our customers. Generally, our loan commitments expire after 60 days. At December 31, 2011, the reserve for unfunded commitments totaled $89,000.

Non-Performing and Problem Assets

When a loan is 15 days past due, we send the borrower a late charge notice. If the loan delinquency is not corrected, other collection procedures are implemented, including telephone calls and collection letters. We attempt personal, direct contact with the borrower to determine the reason for the delinquency, to ensure that the borrower correctly understands the terms of the loan and to emphasize the importance of making payments on or before the due date. If necessary, subsequent late charges and delinquency notices are issued and the account will be monitored on a regular basis thereafter. By the 90 th day of delinquency, we send the borrower a demand for payment. If the account is not made current by the 120 th day of delinquency, we may refer the loan to legal counsel. Any of our loan officers can shorten these time frames in consultation with Executive Management.

Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status when payment of principal or interest is 90 days or more delinquent unless the loan is considered well-secured and in the process of collection. Loans are also placed on non-accrual status if collection of principal or interest in full is in doubt. When loans are placed on a non-accrual status, unpaid accrued interest is fully reversed. The loan may be returned to accrual status if both principal and interest payments are brought current and factors indicating doubtful collection no longer exist. In analyzing whether to restructure a loan that would be designated as a TDR, the Bank comes to an agreement with the borrower that would restructure the repayment terms. The Bank analyzes the borrower’s cash flow to determine what level of debt service the cash flow will support, and the collateral to determine how much equity is in the collateral. If the cash flow supports repaying part of the loan, but not all of it, typically the Bank will write-down the loan to the value supported by the cash flow and the loan will be restructured as a TDR in accordance with the agreed upon terms. Our management presents reports to the Board of Directors Loan Committee on a quarterly basis on Classified Loan relationships over $500,000.

 

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Non-Performing Assets . The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of our non-performing assets at the dates indicated.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At December 31,  
       2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Non-accrual loans:

            

Real estate loans: (1)

            

Commercial mortgage

     $ 16,506      $ 27,781      $ 25,132      $ 12,117      $ 3,887   

Residential mortgage

       2,672        2,449        2,081        692        —     

Construction

       4,324        3,980        1,298        4,109        —     

Home equity and line of credit

       516        363        398        —          —     

Commercial business loans

       1,398        6,254        3,085        3,287        54   

Other consumer loans

       —          —          —          92        11   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-accrual loans

       25,416        40,827        31,994        20,297        3,952   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans greater than 90 days delinquent and still accruing:

            

Real estate loans:

            

Commercial mortgage

       —          —          —          —          —     

Residential mortgage

       1,866        2,207        1,170        504        39   

Construction

       —          —          —          —          —     

Home equity and line of credit

       167        432        84        250        16   

Commercial business loans

       —          —          —          —          —     

Other consumer loans

       —          —          —          —          —     
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans 90 days and still accruing

       2,033        2,639        1,254        754        55   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-performing loans

       27,449        43,466        33,248        21,051        4,007   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other real estate owned

       8,354        3,255        4,817        798        —     

Non-accrual investment securities

       393        71        —          —          —     
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-performing assets

     $ 36,196      $ 46,792      $ 38,065      $ 21,849      $ 4,007   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Performing TDRs

     $ 10,840      $ 7,732      $ —        $ —        $ —     
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios:

            

Non-performing loans to total loans

       3.77     5.54     4.14     2.65     0.86

Non-performing assets to total assets

       3.38     4.41     3.55     2.00     0.63

 

(1) includes $258,000 in commercial mortgage TDRs and $147,000 in residential mortgage TDRs.

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, gross interest income that would have been recorded had our non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms was $2.1 million, $1.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Income recorded for such loans was $643,000, $383,000 and $49,000 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our loan portfolio delinquencies at the dates indicated.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Loans Delinquent For                    
       60-89 Days        90 Days and Over        Total  
       Number        Amount        Number        Amount        Number        Amount  
       (dollars in thousands)                    

At December 31, 2011

                             

Real estate loans:

                             

Commercial mortgage

       2         $ 1,363           34         $ 15,464           36         $ 16,827   

Residential mortgage

       5           673           33           4,538           38           5,211   

Construction

       —             —             4           4,324           4           4,324   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       1           95           12           683           13           778   

Commercial business loans

       —             —             15           1,398           15           1,398   

Other consumer loans

       —             —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

       8         $ 2,131           98         $ 26,407           106         $ 28,538   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

At December 31, 2010

                             

Real estate loans:

                             

Commercial mortgage

       1         $ 94           46         $ 18,250           47         $ 18,344   

Residential mortgage

       4           477           26           4,655           30           5,132   

Construction

       —             —             9           3,980           9           3,980   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       2           103           9           795           11           898   

Commercial business loans

       —             —             27           4,031           27           4,031   

Other consumer loans

       2           16           —             —             2           16   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

       9         $ 690           117         $ 31,711           126         $ 32,401   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

At December 31, 2009

                             

Real estate loans:

                             

Commercial mortgage

       4         $ 802           48         $ 20,592           52         $ 21,394   

Residential mortgage

       3           1,551           16           3,251           19           4,802   

Construction

       —             —             4           1,298           4           1,298   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       1           50           6           482           7           532   

Commercial business loans

       3           101           12           3,085           15           3,186   

Other consumer loans

       —             —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

       11         $ 2,504           86         $ 28,708           97         $ 31,212   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

At December 31, 2008

                             

Real estate loans:

                             

Commercial mortgage

       7         $ 4,142           26         $ 12,117           33         $ 16,259   

Residential mortgage

       2           105           8           1,196           10           1,301   

Construction

       —             —             8           4,109           8           4,109   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       —             —             1           250           1           250   

Commercial business loans

       8           1,909           12           3,287           20           5,196   

Other consumer loans

       5           122           5           89           10           211   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

       22         $ 6,278           60         $ 21,048           82         $ 27,326   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

At December 31, 2007

                             

Real estate loans:

                             

Commercial mortgage

       4         $ 3,234           5         $ 3,887           9         $ 7,121   

Residential mortgage

       4           601           1           39           5           640   

Construction

       —             —             —             —             —             —     

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       —             —             —             —             —             —     

Commercial business loans

       —             —             3           54           3           54   

Other consumer loans

       2           72           5           21           7           93   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

       10         $ 3,907           14         $ 4,001           24         $ 7,908   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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Classification of Loans . Our policies provide for the classification of loans based on an analysis of the credit conditions of the borrower and the value of the collateral when appropriate. There is no specific credit metrics used to determine the risk rating.

Risk Rating 1-5—Acceptable credit quality ranging from High Pass (cash or near cash as collateral) to Management Attention/Pass (acceptable risk) with some deficiency in one or more of the following areas: management experience, debt service coverage levels, balance sheet leverage, earnings trends and the industry of the borrower.

Risk Rating 6—Watch List reflects loans that management believes warrant special consideration and may be loans that are delinquent or current in their payments. These loans have potential weakness which increases their risk to the bank and have shown some signs of weakness but have fallen short of being a Substandard loan.

Management believes that the Substandard category is best considered in three discrete classes: RR 7.0 performing substandard loans; RR 7.5; and RR 7.9.

Risk Rating 7.0—The class is mostly populated by customers that have a history of repayment (less than 2 delinquencies in the past year) but exhibit some signs of weakness manifested in either cash flow or collateral. In some cases, while cash flow is below the policy levels, the customer is in a cash business and has never presented financial reports that reflect sufficient cash flow for a global cash flow coverage ratio of 1.20.

Risk Rating 7.5—These are loans that share many of the characteristics of the RR 7.0 loans as they relate to cash flow and/or collateral, but have the further negative of historic delinquencies. These loans have not yet declined in quality to require a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis, but nonetheless this class has a greater likelihood of migration to a more negative risk rating.

Risk Rating 7.9—These loans have undergone a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis or have a specific reserve. For those that have a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis, no general reserve is allowed. More often than not, those loans in this class with specific reserves have had the reserve placed by Management pending information to complete a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis. Upon completion of the FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis reserves are adjusted or charged off.

Our classified assets total includes $25.4 million of non-performing loans at December 31, 2011.

Other Real Estate Owned . Real estate acquired by us as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as other real estate owned. When property is acquired it is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair market value, less the cost to sell, at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. The estimated fair value is determined by an appraisal, a broker opinion of value, a listing agreement, or a signed agreement of sale and generally represents the sale price a buyer would be willing to pay on the basis of current market conditions, less the estimated costs to sell the property. Holding costs and declines in estimated fair market value result in charges to expense after acquisition. At December 31, 2011, we had $8.4 million in other real estate owned compared to $3.3 million at December 31, 2010.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

Our allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level necessary to absorb loan losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management considers the losses inherent in our loan portfolio and changes in the type and volume of loan activities, along with the general economic and real estate market conditions. A description of our methodology in establishing our allowance for loan losses is set forth in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Critical Accounting Policies-Allowance for Loan Losses.” The allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2011 was maintained at a level that represents management’s best estimate of losses inherent in the loan portfolio, and such losses were both probable and reasonably estimable. However, this analysis process is inherently subjective, as it requires us to make estimates that are susceptible to revisions as more information becomes available. Although we believe that we have established the allowance at levels to absorb probable and estimable losses, future additions may be necessary if economic or other conditions in the future differ from the current environment. The economic information located within the Market Area section of this report was considered by management and used as a factor in our analysis of determining the adequacy of our general allowance for loan losses.

In addition, as an integral part of their examination process, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance have authority to periodically review our allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require that we recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

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The following table sets forth activity in our allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At or For the Years ended December 31,  
       2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Balance at beginning of year

     $ 12,538      $ 13,311      $ 11,240      $ 4,121      $ 4,009   

Allowance from acquired entity

       —          —          —          3,791        —     

Charge-offs:

            

Real estate loans:

            

Commercial mortgage

       (9,143     (4,159     (8,043     (2,406     —     

Residential mortgage

       (423     (677     (239     (572     —     

Construction

       (2,517     (1,160     (2,378     (1,806     —     

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       (393     —          —          —          —     

Commercial business loans

       (3,124     (2,751     (872     (786     (119

Other consumer loans

       (62     (90     (124     (138     (113
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total charge-offs

       (15,662     (8,837     (11,656     (5,708     (232
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Recoveries:

            

Real estate loans:

            

Commercial mortgage

       96        436        406        —          —     

Residential mortgage

       23        —          —          —          —     

Construction

       9        —          114        —          —     

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       8           

Commercial business loans

       59        103        18        —          —     

Other consumer loans

       26        29        30        27        43   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recoveries

       221        568        568        27        43   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

       (15,441     (8,269     (11,088     (5,681     (189
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Write-downs on transfers to HFS

       (4,051     —          —          —          —     

Provision for loan losses

       19,607        7,496        13,159        9,009        357   

Reclassification to other liabilities for reserve on off-balance sheet items

       —          —          —          —          (56
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

     $ 12,653      $ 12,538      $ 13,311      $ 11,240      $ 4,121   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios:

            

Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding

       2.01     1.05     1.37     0.74     0.06

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans at end of year

       46.10     28.84     40.04     53.39     102.85

Allowance for loan losses to total loans at end of year

       1.74     1.60     1.66     1.41     0.89

 

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Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth the allowance for loan losses allocated by loan category, the total loan balances by category, and the percent of loans in each category to total loans at the dates indicated. The allowance for loan losses allocated to each category is not necessarily indicative of future losses in any particular category and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other categories.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
    At December 31,  
    2011     2010     2009  
          Percent of           Percent of           Percent of  
          Loans in Each           Loans in Each           Loans in Each  
    Allowance for     Category to     Allowance for     Category to     Allowance for     Category to  
    Loan Losses     Total Loans     Loan Losses     Total Loans     Loan Losses     Total Loans  
    (dollars in thousands)  

Real estate loans:

           

Commercial mortgage

  $ 8,208        71.3   $ 9,809        82.7   $ 9,571        71.9

Residential mortgage

    1,909        16.5     879        7.4     2,048        15.4

Construction

    744        6.4     736        6.2     388        2.9

Home equity loans and lines of credit

    349        3.0     195        1.6     771        5.8

Commercial business loans

    312        2.7     236        2.0     492        3.7

Other consumer loans

    16        0.1     13        0.1     41        0.3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total allocated allowance

    11,538        100.0     11,868        100.0     13,311        100.0
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Unallocated

    1,115          670          —       
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

  $ 12,653        $ 12,538        $ 13,311     
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At December 31,  
       2008     2007  
                Percent of              Percent of  
                Loans in Each              Loans in Each  
       Allowance for        Category to     Allowance for        Category to  
       Loan Losses        Total Loans     Loan Losses        Total Loans  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Real estate loans:

                

Commercial mortgage

     $ 6,829           51.8   $ 2,381           43.0

Residential mortgage

       1,696           28.5        978           37.8   

Construction

       1,477           6.8        336           8.3   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       346           5.9        208           8.0   

Commercial business loans

       809           6.8        97        

Other consumer loans

       83           0.2        121           2.6   
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

Total allocated allowance

       11,240           100.0     4,121           0.3   
         

 

 

        

 

 

 

Unallocated

       —               —             100.0
    

 

 

        

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 11,240           $ 4,121        
    

 

 

        

 

 

      

Investment Activities

We have authority to invest in various types of liquid assets, including U.S. Treasury obligations, securities of various U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, federal agencies and state and municipal governments, school districts and utility authorities, mortgage-backed securities and certificates of deposit of federally insured institutions. Within certain regulatory limits, we also may invest a portion of our assets in corporate securities (equity as well as debt) and mutual funds. As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, we also are required to maintain an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock.

At December 31, 2011, our investment portfolio, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank stock, totaled $190.7 million and consisted primarily of municipal bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations, collateralized debt obligations, U.S. Government and agency securities, including securities issued by U.S. Government sponsored enterprises. Our entire investment portfolio is classified as available-for-sale (AFS) after reclassifying the held-to-maturity portion of the portfolio to AFS effective December 31, 2009.

 

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Our investment objectives are to provide and maintain liquidity, to establish an acceptable level of interest rate and credit risk, to provide an alternate source of low-risk investments when demand for loans is weak and to generate a favorable return on our investment. Our Board of Directors has the overall responsibility for the investment portfolio, including approval of our investment policy, which is reviewed and approved annually. The Investment Committee (a subcommittee of ALCO), consisting of the Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”), Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”), Chief Operating Officer (the “COO”) and Treasurer, meets on a monthly basis and is responsible for implementation of the investment policy and monitoring our investment performance. Our Board of Directors reviews the status of our investment portfolio on a monthly basis.

Municipal Securities. We invest in municipal bonds issued by counties, cities, school districts and utility authorities; primarily general obligation and some revenue bonds. Our policy allows us to purchase such securities rated “A-” or higher. No more than 20% of our investment portfolio can be invested in obligations of local or municipal entities without approval of our Board of Directors. As of December 31, 2011, our municipal securities portfolio consisted of issuers within the State of New Jersey in the amount of $2.6 million and issuers within other states consisted of $19.4 million.

U.S. Government and Federal Agency Obligations. While U.S. Government and federal agency securities generally provide lower yields than other investments in our securities investment portfolio, we maintain these investments, to the extent appropriate, for liquidity purposes, as collateral for borrowings and as an interest rate risk hedge in the event of significant mortgage loan prepayments.

Mortgage-Backed Securities. We invest in mortgage-backed securities insured or guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. Investment in mortgage-backed securities enables us to achieve positive interest rate spreads with minimal administrative expense, and lower our credit risk as a result of the guarantees provided by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae.

Mortgage-backed securities are created by pooling mortgages and issuing a security with an interest rate that is less than the interest rate on the underlying mortgages. Mortgage-backed securities typically represent a participation interest in a pool of single family or multi-family mortgages, although we invest primarily in mortgage-backed securities backed by one-to-four family mortgages. The issuers of such securities pool and resell the participation interests in the form of securities to investors such as Cape Bank. Some securities pools are guaranteed as to payment of principal and interest to investors. Mortgage-backed securities generally yield less than the loans that underlie such securities because of the cost of payment guarantees and credit enhancements. In addition, mortgage-backed securities may be used to collateralize our specific liabilities and obligations. Finally, mortgage-backed securities are assigned lower risk weightings for purposes of calculating our risk-based capital level.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities involve a risk that actual payments will be greater or less than the prepayment rate estimated at the time of purchase, which may require adjustments to the amortization of any premium or acceleration of any discount relating to such interests, thereby affecting the net yield on our securities. We periodically review current prepayment speeds to determine whether prepayment estimates require modification that could cause amortization or accretion adjustments. Aside from this traditional risk, the current economic environment and resulting decline in real estate values has created additional risks. Mortgage backed securities may have individual loans in which the outstanding balance due is greater than the current value of the home. This could result in the borrower defaulting.

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations. Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) are debt securities issued by a special-purpose entity that aggregates pools of mortgages and mortgage-backed securities and creates different classes of securities with varying maturities and amortization schedules, as well as a residual interest, with each class possessing different risk characteristics. The cash flows from the underlying collateral are generally divided into “tranches” or classes that have descending priorities with respect to the distribution of principal and interest cash flows, while cash flows on pass-through mortgage-backed securities are distributed pro rata to all security holders. With the exception of one private label (non-agency) security which totaled $559,000 at December 31, 2011, all of the CMOs are backed by U.S. Government agencies or Government sponsored enterprises. The non-agency CMO is performing according to its contractual terms. See the Securities Impairment section of Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of Operations for information related to the risks associated with non-agency CMOs.

 

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Collateralized Debt Obligations. We own 24 collateralized debt obligation securities (CDOs) that are backed by trust preferred securities, 16 of which have been principally issued by bank holding companies and 8 of which have been principally issued by insurance companies. All of the CDO securities have below investment grade credit ratings. During 2011, we recorded a $1.5 million charge to earnings for the credit-related portion of other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI). Given the current illiquidity in the market for these securities, determining their estimated fair value requires substantial judgment and estimation of factors that are not currently observable. Because of changes in the creditworthiness of the underlying financial institutions, market conditions, and other factors, it is possible that, in future reporting periods, we could deem more of our CDOs to be OTTI. Such a determination would require us to write down their value and incur a non-cash OTTI charge. See Note 3—Investment Securities of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to our CDO portfolio.

Investment Securities Portfolio. The following tables set forth the composition of our investment securities portfolio.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At December 31,  
       2011        2010        2009  
       Amortized                 Amortized                 Amortized           
       Cost        Fair Value        Cost        Fair Value        Cost        Fair Value  
       (in thousands)  

Investment securities available-for-sale:

                             

Debt securities:

                             

U.S. Government and agency obligations

     $ 39,370         $ 39,746         $ 72,470         $ 71,735         $ 46,004         $ 45,972   

Corporate bonds

       22,128           22,181           17,994           18,135           10,851           11,046   

Municipal bonds

       21,405           21,997           25,811           25,406           33,901           34,381   

Collateralized debt obligations

       8,311           3,584           9,715           1,134           13,038           1,456   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total debt securities

     $ 91,214         $ 87,508         $ 125,990         $ 116,410         $ 103,794         $ 92,855   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities:

                             

GNMA pass-through certificates

       4,699           4,964           2,318           2,368           677           693   

FHLMC pass-through certificates

       4,696           4,806           3,299           3,433           5,338           5,513   

FNMA pass-through certificates

       11,781           12,262           16,542           17,266           26,612           27,588   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

       79,894           81,174           17,728           17,930           26,514           26,166   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total mortgage-backed securities

     $ 101,070         $ 103,206         $ 39,887         $ 40,997         $ 59,141         $ 59,960   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale

     $ 192,284         $ 190,714         $ 165,877         $ 157,407         $ 162,935         $ 152,815   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Effective December 31, 2009, the Company reclassified the Held-to-Maturity portion of its investment portfolio, which had a market value of $44.5 million and an amortized cost of $43.0 million, to Available-for-Sale.

 

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Portfolio Maturities and Yields . The composition and maturities of the investment securities portfolio at December 31, 2011 are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. State and municipal securities yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis, which as of December 31, 2011 was 2.87%.

 

xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx
    One Year or Less     More than One Year     More than Five Years     More than Ten Years     Total Securities  
          Weighted           Weighted           Weighted           Weighted                 Weighted  
    Amortized     Average     Amortized     Average     Amortized     Average     Amortized     Average     Amortized           Average  

December 31, 2011

  Cost     Yield     Cost     Yield     Cost     Yield     Cost     Yield     Cost     Fair Value     Yield  
    (dollars in thousands)  

Investment securities available-for-sale:

                     

Debt securities:

                     

U.S. Government and agency obligations

  $ —          0.00   $ 29,371        1.37   $ 9,999        2.29   $ —          0.00   $ 39,370      $ 39,746        1.60

Corporate bonds

    —          0.00     22,128        0.00     —          —          —          —          22,128        22,181        2.09

Municipal bonds

    1,652        3.63     6,441        3.57     4,165        3.70     9,147        4.46     21,405        21,997        3.98

Collateralized debt obligations

    —          —          —          —          —          —          8,311        2.72     8,311        3,584        2.72

Mortgage-backed securities:

                     

GNMA pass-through certificates

    —          —          27        3.65     116        3.10     4,556        4.37     4,699        4,964        4.33

FHLMC pass-through certificates

    —          —          128        5.24     —          0.00     4,568        2.78     4,696        4,806        2.85

FNMA pass-through certificates

    1        6.47     356        5.26     2,457        2.90     8,967        3.80     11,781        12,262        3.65

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    400        4.71     1,180        3.89     16,557        2.02     61,757        2.25     79,894        81,174        2.24
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale

  $ 2,053        3.84   $ 59,631        1.96   $ 33,294        2.38   $ 97,306        2.77   $ 192,284      $ 190,714        2.46
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds

General . Deposits, borrowings and loan repayments are the major sources of our funds for lending and other investment purposes. Scheduled loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and loan prepayments are significantly influenced by general interest rates and money market conditions.

Deposit Accounts . We obtain deposits within our market area primarily by offering a broad selection of deposit accounts, including non-interest-bearing demand deposits (such as checking accounts), interest-bearing demand accounts (such as NOW and money market accounts), savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Included in interest-bearing demand deposits at December 31, 2011 was $71.4 million, or 9.2% of balances from a variety of local municipal relationships. At December 31, 2011, we had $14.0 million of brokered deposits, or 1.8% of our total deposits. Included in the brokered deposits were $8.8 million of reciprocal certificates of deposits offered under the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service ® (“CDARS”), a program in which Cape Bank participates. Under CDARS, participating banks are able to match customer’s deposits that would otherwise exceed the limits for FDIC insurance with certificates of deposits offered at other participating banks and thereby provide FDIC insurance to these excess deposits.

We also offer a variety of deposit accounts designed for the businesses operating in our market area. Our business banking deposit products include a commercial checking account, a commercial money market account and a checking account specifically designed for small businesses. We offer bill paying and cash management services through our online banking system. Additionally we offer commercial customers our remote deposit capture product.

Deposit account terms vary according to the minimum balance required, the time periods the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. In determining the terms of our deposit accounts, we consider the interest rates offered by our competition, the interest rates available on borrowings, rates on brokered deposits, our liquidity needs, and customer preferences. We generally review our deposit mix and deposit pricing weekly. Our deposit pricing strategy generally has been to offer competitive rates on all types of deposit products, and to periodically offer special rates in order to attract deposits of a specific type or term.

The following table sets forth the distribution of our average total deposit accounts, by account type, for the periods indicated.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       For the year ended December 31,  
       2011     2010  
                      Weighted                    Weighted  
       Average              Average     Average              Average  
       Balance        Percent     Rate     Balance        Percent     Rate  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Non-interest bearing

     $ 75,930           9.9     n/a      $ 69,439           9.0     n/a   

Savings accounts

       85,409           11.1     0.25     82,146           10.7     0.38

NOW and money market

       304,972           39.7     0.57     270,206           35.2     0.80

Certificates of deposit

       302,426           39.3     1.49     346,322           45.1     1.77
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

   

Total deposits

     $ 768,737           100.0     0.84   $ 768,113           100.0     1.12
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

September 30, September 30, September 30,
       For the year ended December 31,  
       2009  
                      Weighted  
       Average              Average  
       Balance        Percent     Rate  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Non-interest bearing

     $ 68,364           9.0     n/a   

Savings accounts

       80,248           10.6     0.48

NOW and money market

       236,984           31.3     0.89

Certificates of deposit

       371,664           49.1     2.66
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

Total deposits

     $ 757,260           100.0     1.64
    

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

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The following table sets forth certificates of deposit classified by interest rate as of the dates indicated.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At December 31,  
       2011        2010        2009  
       (in thousands)  

Interest Rate

              

Less than 2.00%

     $ 218,111         $ 232,374         $ 162,486   

2.00% - 2.99%

       47,270           38,270           113,358   

3.00% - 3.99%

       6,247           10,405           23,881   

4.00% - 4.99%

       16,398           23,066           33,737   

5.00% - 5.99%

       1,079           2,668           3,449   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 289,105         $ 306,783         $ 336,911   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2011.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Period to Maturity at December 31, 2011  
                                           More           
       Less Than        More Than        More Than        More Than        Than           
       or Equal to        One to Two        Two to        Three to        Four           
       a Year        Years        Three Years        Four Years        Years        Total  
       (in thousands)  

Interest Rate

                             

Less than 2.00%

     $ 182,960         $ 26,801         $ 5,417         $ 1,978         $ 955         $ 218,111   

2.00% - 2.99%

       18,278           4,713           1,689           9,540           13,050           47,270   

3.00% - 3.99%

       1,059           2,313           2,289           586           —             6,247   

4.00% - 4.99%

       7,657           8,741           —             —             —             16,398   

5.00% - 5.99%

       1,079           —             —             —             —             1,079   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 211,033         $ 42,568         $ 9,395         $ 12,104         $ 14,005         $ 289,105   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011, the aggregate amount of outstanding certificates of deposit in amounts greater than or equal to $100,000 was approximately $131.4 million. The following table sets forth the maturity of these certificates as of December 31, 2011.

 

September 30,
       At December 31, 2011  
       (in thousands)  

Maturities

    

Three months or less

     $ 64,570   

Over three months through six months

       21,540   

Over six months through one year

       15,892   

Over one year to three years

       17,617   

Over three years

       11,745   
    

 

 

 

Total

     $ 131,364   
    

 

 

 

Borrowings . We have the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York to supplement our investable funds. The Federal Home Loan Bank functions as a central credit bank providing credit for member financial institutions. As a member, we are required to own capital stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank and are authorized to apply for advances on the security of such stock and certain of our mortgage loans and other assets (principally securities which are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States), provided certain standards related to creditworthiness have been met. Advances are made under several different programs, each having its own interest rate and range of maturities. Depending on the program, limitations on the amount of advances are based either on a fixed percentage of an institution’s net worth or on the Federal Home Loan Bank’s assessment of the institution’s creditworthiness.

 

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Our borrowings consist of advances and repurchase agreements from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York totaling $134.0 million at December 31, 2011. Additionally, we had $10.0 million in repurchase agreements through another party at December 31, 2011. At December 31, 2011, we had access to additional Federal Home Loan Bank advances of up to $134.0 million based on our unused qualifying collateral available to support such advances. Access to these funds in the future assumes that the Federal Home Loan Bank’s evaluation of our creditworthiness will not change. In addition, we have access to funding of $10.0 million through the discount window at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia based on qualifying collateral that has been pledged to support such borrowings. The following table sets forth information concerning balances and interest rates on all of our borrowings at the dates and for the period indicated.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30,
       2011  
       FHLB     Repurchase        
       Borrowings     Agreements     Total  
       (dollars in thousands)  

Average daily balance during the year

     $ 114,605      $ 37,591      $ 152,196   

Average interest rate during the year

       3.36     3.44     3.38

Maximum month-end balance during the year

     $ 138,026      $ 37,614      $ 175,640   

Weighted average interest rate at year-end

       3.25     4.32     3.53

Personnel

As of December 31, 2011, we had 170 full-time employees and 32 part-time employees, none of whom is represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe we have a good relationship with our employees.

SUPERVISION AND REGULATION

General

Federal law allows a state savings bank that qualifies as a “qualified thrift lender” (discussed below), such as Cape Bank, to elect to be treated as a savings association for purposes of the savings and loan holding company provisions of the Home Owners’ Loan Act, as amended (“HOLA”). Such an election results in the Company being regulated as a savings and loan holding company rather than as bank holding company, by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”). At the time of its mutual to stock conversion, Cape Bank elected to be treated as a savings association under the applicable provisions of the HOLA. Accordingly, Cape Bancorp is a savings and loan holding company and is required to file certain reports with, is subject to examination by, and otherwise must comply with the rules and regulations of, the Federal Reserve Board. Cape Bancorp is also subject to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the federal securities laws.

Cape Bank is a New Jersey-chartered savings bank, and its deposit accounts are insured up to applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Cape Bank is subject to extensive regulation, examination and supervision by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the “Commissioner”) as its chartering authority, and by the FDIC, as the Bank’s deposit insurer and primary federal regulator. Cape Bank must file reports with the Commissioner and the FDIC concerning its activities and financial condition, and it must obtain regulatory approval prior to entering into certain transactions, such as mergers with, or acquisitions of, other depository institutions and opening or acquiring branch offices. The Commissioner and the FDIC conduct periodic examinations to assess Cape Bank’s compliance with various regulatory requirements. This regulation and supervision establishes a comprehensive framework of activities in which a savings bank may engage and is intended primarily for the protection of the deposit insurance fund and depositors. The regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves for regulatory purposes.

Any change in these laws or regulations, whether by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the “Department”), the FDIC, the Federal Reserve Board, the SEC or the U.S. Congress, could have a material adverse impact on Cape Bancorp, Cape Bank and our operations.

 

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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) made extensive changes in the regulation of depository institutions. The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”). Responsibility for the supervision and regulation of federal savings banks was transferred to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which is the agency that is currently primarily responsible for the regulation and supervision of national banks. The transfer of regulatory functions took place on July 21, 2011. At the same time, responsibility for the regulation and supervision of savings and loan holding companies, such as Cape Bancorp, was transferred from the Office of Thrift Supervision to the Federal Reserve Board, which currently supervises bank holding companies. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) as an independent bureau of the Federal Reserve Board. The CFPB has assumed responsibility for the implementation of the federal financial consumer protection and fair lending laws and regulations, a function previously assigned to prudential regulators, and will have authority to impose new requirements. However, institutions of less than $10 billion in assets, such as Cape Bank, will continue to be examined for compliance with consumer protection and fair lending laws and regulations by, and be subject to the primary enforcement authority of, their prudential regulator rather than the CFPB.

In addition to eliminating the Office of Thrift Supervision and creating the CFPB, the Dodd-Frank Act, among other things, changed the way that institutions are assessed for deposit insurance, mandated the imposition of consolidated capital requirements on savings and loan holding companies, required originators of securitized loans to retain a percentage of the risk for the transferred loans, provided for regulatory rate-setting for certain debit card interchange fees, repealed restrictions on the payment of interest on commercial demand deposits and established a number of reforms related to mortgage originations. Many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to delayed effective dates and/or require the issuance of implementing regulations. Their impact on operations cannot yet be fully assessed. However, there is significant possibility that the Dodd-Frank Act will, at a minimum, result in increased regulatory burden, compliance costs and interest expense for Cape Bank and Cape Bancorp.

Certain of the regulatory requirements that are or will be applicable to Cape Bank and Cape Bancorp are described below. This description of statutes and regulations is not intended to be a complete explanation of such statutes and regulations and their effects on Cape Bank and Cape Bancorp and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the actual statutes and regulations.

New Jersey Banking Regulation

Activities Powers. Cape Bank derives its lending, investment and other powers primarily from the applicable provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act and its related regulations. Under these laws and regulations, New Jersey savings banks, including Cape Bank, generally may invest in: real estate mortgages; consumer and commercial loans; specific types of debt securities, including certain corporate debt securities and obligations of federal, state and local governments and agencies; certain types of corporate equity securities and certain other assets.

A savings bank may also invest pursuant to a “leeway” power that permits investments not otherwise permitted by the New Jersey Banking Act. “Leeway” investments must comply with a number of limitations on the individual and aggregate amounts of “leeway” investments. A savings bank may also exercise trust powers upon approval of the Department. New Jersey savings banks may exercise those powers, rights, benefits or privileges authorized for national banks or out-of-state banks or for federal or out-of-state savings banks or savings associations, provided that prior approval by the Department is required before exercising any such power, right, benefit or privilege. The exercise of these lending, investment and activity powers is further limited by federal law and the related regulations. Cape Bank does not have any investments due to provisions provided under leeway powers. See “—Federal Banking Regulation—Activity Restrictions on State-Chartered Banks” below.

Loan-to-One Borrower Limitations. With certain specified exceptions, a New Jersey chartered savings bank may not make loans or extend credit to a single borrower and to entities related to the borrower in an aggregate amount that would exceed 15% of the bank’s capital funds. A savings bank may lend an additional 10% of the bank’s capital funds if secured by collateral meeting the requirements of the New Jersey Banking Act. Cape Bank currently complies with applicable loans-to-one borrower limitations.

Dividends. Under the New Jersey Banking Act, a stock savings bank may declare and pay a dividend on its capital stock only to the extent that the payment of the dividend would not impair the capital stock of the savings bank. In addition, a stock savings bank may not pay a dividend unless the savings bank would, after the payment of the dividend, have a surplus of not less than 50% of its capital stock, or the payment of the dividend would not reduce the surplus. Federal law may also limit the amount of dividends that may be paid by Cape Bank. Cape Bank has not paid dividends. See “—Federal Banking Regulation—Prompt Corrective Action” below.

 

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Minimum Capital Requirements. Regulations of the Department impose on New Jersey chartered depository institutions, including Cape Bank, minimum capital requirements similar to those imposed by the FDIC on insured state banks. See “—Federal Banking Regulation—Capital Requirements.”

Examination and Enforcement. The Department may examine Cape Bank whenever it deems an examination advisable. The Department examines Cape Bank at least once every two years, alternating annual examinations with the FDIC. The Department may order any savings bank to discontinue any violation of law or unsafe or unsound business practice and may direct any director, officer, attorney or employee of a savings bank engaged in an objectionable activity, after the Department has ordered the activity to be terminated, to show cause at a hearing before the Commissioner of the Department why such person should not be removed. The Department may also appoint a receiver for a savings bank under certain conditions, including insolvency.

Federal Banking Regulation

Banks and their holding companies are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action. Management believes that as of December 31, 2011, the Company and Bank has met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

Capital Requirements. FDIC regulations require banks to maintain minimum levels of capital. The FDIC regulations define two tiers, or classes, of capital.

Tier 1 capital is comprised of the sum of:

 

   

common stockholders’ equity, excluding the unrealized appreciation or depreciation, net of tax, from available-for-sale securities;

 

   

non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, including any related retained earnings; and

 

   

minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries minus all intangible assets, other than qualifying servicing rights and any net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities.

The components of Tier 2 capital currently include:

 

   

cumulative perpetual preferred stock;

 

   

certain perpetual preferred stock for which the dividend rate may be reset periodically;

 

   

hybrid capital instruments, including mandatory convertible securities;

 

   

term subordinated debt;

 

   

intermediate term preferred stock;

 

   

allowance for loan losses; and

 

   

up to 45% of pre-tax net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable fair market values.

 

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The allowance for loan losses includible in Tier 2 capital is limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets (as discussed below). Overall, the amount of Tier 2 capital that may be included in total capital cannot exceed 100% of Tier 1 capital.

The FDIC regulations establish a minimum leverage capital requirement for banks in the strongest financial and managerial condition, with a rating of 1 (the highest examination rating of the FDIC for banks) under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, of not less than 3% of Tier 1 capital to total assets. For all other banks, the minimum leverage capital requirement is 4%, unless a higher leverage capital ratio is warranted by the particular circumstances or risk profile of the depository institution.

The FDIC regulations also require that banks meet a risk-based capital standard. The risk-based capital standard requires the maintenance of a ratio of total capital, which is defined as the sum of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital, to risk-weighted assets of at least 8% and a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 4%. In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, plus certain off balance sheet items, are multiplied by a risk-weight of 0% to 100%, based on the risks the FDIC believes are inherent in the type of asset or item.

The federal banking agencies, including the FDIC, have also adopted regulations to require an assessment of an institution’s exposure to declines in the economic value of a bank’s capital due to changes in interest rates when assessing the bank’s capital adequacy. Under such a risk assessment, examiners evaluate a bank’s capital for interest rate risk on a case-by-case basis, with consideration of both quantitative and qualitative factors. According to the agencies, applicable considerations include:

 

   

the quality of the bank’s interest rate risk management process;

 

   

the overall financial condition of the bank; and

 

   

the level of other risks at the bank for which capital is needed.

Institutions with significant interest rate risk may be required to hold additional capital. The agencies also issued a joint policy statement providing guidance on interest rate risk management, including a discussion of the critical factors affecting the agencies’ evaluation of interest rate risk in connection with capital adequacy.

As of December 31, 2011, Cape Bank complied with applicable FDIC minimum capital requirements.

Activity Restrictions on State-Chartered Banks. Federal law and FDIC regulations generally limit the activities and equity investments of state-chartered FDIC insured banks and their subsidiaries to those permissible for national banks and their subsidiaries, unless such activities and investments are specifically exempted by law or consented to by the FDIC.

Before engaging as principal in a new activity that is not permissible for a national bank or otherwise permissible under federal law or FDIC regulations, an insured bank must seek approval from the FDIC. The FDIC will not approve the activity unless the bank meets its minimum capital requirements and the FDIC determines that the activity does not present a significant risk to the FDIC deposit insurance fund. Certain activities of subsidiaries that are engaged in activities permitted for national banks only through a “financial subsidiary” are subject to additional restrictions. Equity investments by state banks are generally limited to those permissible for national banks but bank subsidiaries may seek FDIC approval to engage in a broader range of equity investments.

Federal law permits a state-chartered savings bank to engage, through financial subsidiaries, in any activity in which a national bank may engage through a financial subsidiary and on substantially the same terms and conditions. In general, the law permits a national bank that is well-capitalized and well-managed to conduct, through a financial subsidiary, any activity permitted for a financial holding company other than insurance underwriting, insurance investments, real estate investment or development or merchant banking. The total assets of all such financial subsidiaries may not exceed the lesser of 45% of the bank’s total assets or $50 million. The bank must have policies and procedures to assess the financial subsidiary’s risk and protect the bank from such risk and potential liability, must not consolidate the financial subsidiary’s assets with the bank’s and must exclude from its own assets and equity all equity investments, including retained earnings, in the financial subsidiary. Cape Bank is not currently engaging in such activities and has no plans to do so.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank System. Cape Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which consists of 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. The Federal Home Loan Bank System provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, Cape Bank is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank in specified amounts. As of December 31, 2011, Cape Bank was in compliance with this requirement.

Enforcement. The FDIC has extensive enforcement authority over insured savings banks, including Cape Bank. This enforcement authority includes, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, issue cease and desist orders and remove directors and officers. In general, these enforcement actions may be initiated in response to violations of laws and regulations and unsafe or unsound practices.

Prompt Corrective Action. The Federal Deposit Improvement Act established a system of prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of undercapitalized institutions. The FDIC, as well as the other federal banking regulators, adopted regulations governing the supervisory actions that may be taken against undercapitalized institutions. The regulations establish five categories, consisting of “well capitalized”, “adequately capitalized”, “undercapitalized”, “significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized”. The FDIC’s regulations define the five capital categories as follows:

An institution will be treated as “well-capitalized” if:

 

   

its ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 10%;

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 6%; and

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets is at least 5%, and it is not subject to any order or directive by the FDIC to meet a specific capital level.

An institution will be treated as “adequately capitalized” if:

 

   

its ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 8%;

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 4%; and

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets is at least 4% (3% if the bank receives the highest rating under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System) and it is not a well-capitalized institution.

An institution will be treated as “undercapitalized” if:

 

   

its ratio of total capital to risk-based capital is less than 8%;

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets is less than 4%; and

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets is less than 4% (or less than 3% if the institution receives the highest rating under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System).

An institution will be treated as “significantly undercapitalized” if:

 

   

its ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is less than 6%;

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets is less than 3%; or

 

   

its leverage ratio is less than 3%.

An institution that has a tangible capital to total assets ratio equal to or less than 2% would be deemed to be “critically undercapitalized.”

 

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“Undercapitalized” institutions are subject to various restrictions, such as on dividends and growth. They must also file an acceptable capital restorations plan that must be guaranteed by any controlling holding company in an amount up to the lesser of 5% of the institution’s assets or the amount of capital needed to achieve compliance with capital standards. Various other supervisory restrictions may apply. The FDIC is required, with some exceptions, to appoint a receiver or conservator for an insured state bank if that bank is “critically undercapitalized.” For this purpose, “critically undercapitalized” means having a ratio of tangible capital to total assets of less than 2%. The FDIC may also appoint a conservator or receiver for a state bank on the basis of the institution’s financial condition or upon the occurrence of certain events, including:

 

   

insolvency, or when the assets of the bank are less than its liabilities;

 

   

substantial dissipation of assets or earnings through violations of law or unsafe or unsound practices;

 

   

existence of an unsafe or unsound condition to transact business;

 

   

likelihood that the bank will be unable to meet the demands of its depositors or to pay its obligations in the normal course of business; or

 

   

insufficient capital, or the incurring or likely incurring of losses that will deplete substantially all of the institution’s capital with no reasonable prospect of replenishment of capital without federal assistance.

Cape Bank is classified as “well-capitalized” under the Prompt Corrective Action rules.

Insurance of Deposit Accounts. Cape Bank is a member of the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Deposit accounts in Cape Bank are insured up to a maximum of $250,000 for each separately insured depositor. In addition, certain non-interest-bearing transaction accounts are fully insured, regardless of the dollar amount, until December 31, 2012.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation imposes an assessment for deposit insurance on all insured depository institutions. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s risk-based assessment system, insured institutions are assigned to risk categories based on supervisory evaluations, regulatory capital levels and certain other factors. An institution’s assessment rate depends upon the category to which it is assigned and certain adjustments specified by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regulations, with less risky institutions paying lower rates. Assessment rates (inclusive of possible adjustments) currently range from 2  1 / 2 to 45 basis points of each institution’s total assets less tangible capital. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation may increase or decrease the scale uniformly, except that no adjustment can deviate more than two basis points from the base scale without notice and comment rulemaking. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s current system represents a change, required by the Dodd-Frank Act, from its prior practice of basing the assessment on an institution’s volume of deposits.

On May 22, 2009, the FDIC issued a final rule that imposed a special five basis point assessment on each FDIC-insured depository institution's assets minus its Tier 1 capital, on June 30, 2009, which was collected on September 30, 2009. The special assessment was capped at 10 basis points of an institution's domestic deposits.

Subsequently the FDIC adopted a rule pursuant to which all insured depository institutions were required to prepay their estimated assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009, and for all of 2010, 2011 and 2012. That pre-payment, which was due on December 30, 2009, amounted to $449,000 for the Bank. The amount of prepayment was determined based on certain assumptions, including an annual 5% growth rate in the assessment base through the end of 2012. The pre-payment was recorded as a prepaid expense asset at December 31. 2009 and is being amortized to expense over three years.

The Dodd-Frank Act increased the minimum target Deposit Insurance Fund ratio from 1.15% of estimated insured deposits to 1.35% of estimated insured deposits. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation must seek to achieve the 1.35% ratio by September 30, 2020. Insured institutions with assets of $10 billion or more are supposed to fund the increase. The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the 1.5% maximum fund ratio, instead leaving it to the discretion of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has exercised that discretion by establishing a long-range fund ratio of 2.00%.

 

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has authority to increase insurance assessments. A significant increase in insurance premiums would likely have an adverse effect on the operating expenses and results of operations of the Bank. Management cannot predict what insurance assessment rates will be in the future.

Insurance of deposits may be terminated by the FDIC upon a finding that an institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the FDIC. We do not currently know of any practice, condition or violation that might lead to termination of our deposit insurance.

In addition to the FDIC assessments, the Financing Corporation (“FICO”) is authorized to impose and collect, with the approval of the FDIC, assessments for anticipated payments, issuance costs and custodial fees on bonds issued by the FICO in the 1980s to recapitalize the former Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. The bonds issued by the FICO are due to mature in 2017 through 2019. For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, the annualized FICO assessment was equal to 0.68 basis points of an institution’s total assets less tangible equity.

Transactions with Affiliates of Cape Bank. Transactions between an insured bank, such as Cape Bank, and any of its affiliates is governed by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and implementing regulations. An affiliate of a bank is any company or entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the bank. For example, Cape Bancorp is an affiliate of Cape Bank. Generally, a subsidiary of a bank that is not also a depository institution or financial subsidiary is not treated as an affiliate of the bank for purposes of Sections 23A and 23B.

Section 23A:

 

   

limits the extent to which the bank or its subsidiaries may engage in “covered transactions” with any one affiliate to 10% of such bank’s capital stock and surplus, and limits all such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital stock and surplus; and

 

   

requires that all such transactions be on terms that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices.

The term “covered transaction” includes the making of loans, purchase of assets, issuance of guarantees and other similar types of transactions. Further, most loans by a bank to any of its affiliates must be secured by collateral ranging from 100 to 130 percent of the loan amount, depending upon the type of collateral. In addition, transactions with bank with affiliates, including covered transactions must be on terms that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the bank, as those that would be provided to a non-affiliate.

Prohibitions Against Tying Arrangements. Banks are prohibited, subject to some exceptions, from extending credit to or offering any other service, or fixing or varying the consideration for such extension of credit or service, on the condition that the customer obtain some additional service from the bank or its affiliates or not obtain services of a competitor of the institution.

Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending Laws. All FDIC insured banks have a responsibility under the Community Reinvestment Act and related regulations to help meet the credit needs of their communities, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. In connection with its examination of a state chartered savings bank, the FDIC is required to assess the bank’s record of compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act. In addition, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act prohibit lenders from discriminating in their lending practices on the basis of characteristics specified in those statutes. A savings bank’s failure to comply with the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act could, at a minimum, result in denial of certain corporate applications such as branches or mergers, or in restrictions on its activities. The failure to comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act could result in enforcement actions by the FDIC, as well as other federal regulatory agencies and the Department of Justice. Cape Bank received a Community Reinvestment Act rating of “satisfactory” in its most recent federal examination.

Loans to Insiders. A bank’s loans to its executive officers, directors, any owner of 10% or more of its stock (each, an insider) and any of certain entities affiliated with any such person (an insider’s “related interest”) are subject to the conditions and limitations imposed by Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act and its implementing regulations. Under these restrictions, the aggregate amount of the loans to any insider and the insider’s related interests may not exceed the loans to one borrower limit applicable to national banks, which is

 

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comparable to the loans to one borrower limit applicable to Cape Bank. See “—New Jersey Banking Regulation—Loans to One Borrower Limitation”. Aggregate loans by a bank to all insiders and insiders’ related interests may not exceed the bank’s unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. With certain exceptions, loans to an executive officer, other than loans for the education of the officer’s children and certain loans secured by the officer’s primary residence, may not exceed $100,000. Federal regulation also requires that any proposed loan to an insider or an insider’s related interest be approved in advance by a majority of the board of directors of the bank, with any interested directors not participating in the voting, if such loan, when aggregated with any existing loans to that insider his or her related interests, would exceed either (i) $500,000 or (ii) the greater of $25,000 or 5% of the bank’s unimpaired capital and surplus. Generally, such loans must be made on substantially the same terms as, and follow credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, those that are prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-insiders.

An exception is made for extensions of credit made pursuant to a benefit or compensation plan of a bank that is widely available to employees of the bank and that does not give any preference to insiders of the bank over other employees of the bank.

In addition, federal law prohibits extensions of credit to a bank’s insiders and their related interests by any other institution that has a correspondent banking relationship with the bank, unless such extension of credit is on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and does not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.

New Jersey Regulation. Provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act impose conditions and limitations on the liabilities to a savings bank of its directors and executive officers and of corporations and partnerships controlled by such persons, that are comparable in many respects to the conditions and limitations imposed on the loans and extensions of credit to insiders and their related interests under federal law, as discussed above. The New Jersey Banking Act also provides that a savings bank that is in compliance with federal law is deemed to be in compliance with such provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act.

The USA PATRIOT Act

The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (the “P ATRIOT Act”) gave the federal government new powers to address terrorist threats through enhanced domestic security measures, expanded surveillance powers, increased information sharing and broadened anti-money laundering requirements. The PATRIOT Act also required the federal banking agencies to take into consideration the effectiveness of controls designed to combat money laundering activities in determining whether to approve a merger or other acquisition application of a member institution. Accordingly, if we engage in a merger or other acquisition, our controls designed to combat money laundering would be considered as part of the application process. We have established policies, procedures and systems designed to comply with these regulations.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 addressed, among other issues, corporate governance, auditing and accounting, executive compensation, and enhanced and timely disclosure of corporate information. As directed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are required to certify that our quarterly and annual reports do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact. The rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have several requirements, including having these officers certify that: they are responsible for establishing, maintaining and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; they have made certain disclosures to our auditors and the audit committee of the Board of Directors about our internal control over financial reporting; and they have included information in our quarterly and annual reports about their evaluation and whether there have been changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that could materially affect internal control over financial reporting. We have policies, procedures and systems designed to ensure compliance with these regulations.

 

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Holding Company Regulation

General. Cape Bancorp is a unitary savings and loan holding company subject to Federal Reserve Board regulations, examinations, supervision, reporting requirements and regulations concerning activities. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board has enforcement authority over Cape Bancorp’s non-savings institution subsidiaries. Among other things, this authority permits the Federal Reserve Board to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to be a serious risk to Cape Bank.

Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act regulatory restructuring, the Federal Reserve Board assumed the Office of Thrift Supervision’s authority over savings and loan holding companies on July 21, 2011.

As a unitary savings and loan holding company, Cape Bancorp is permitted to engage in those activities permissible for financial holding companies (if certain criteria are met) or for multiple savings and loan holding companies. A financial holding company may engage in activities that are financial in nature, including underwriting equity securities and insurance as well as activities that are incidental to financial activities or complementary to a financial activity. A multiple savings and loan holding company is generally limited to activities permissible for bank holding companies under Section 4(c)(8) of the Bank Holding Company Act, subject to the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board, and certain additional activities authorized by federal regulations.

Federal law requires subsidiary institutions of savings and loan holding companies, such as Cape Bank, to provide prior notice to the Federal Reserve Board of proposed dividends. In the event Cape Bank’s capital fell below its regulatory requirements or the FDIC notified it that it was in need of increased supervision, Cape Bank’s ability to make capital distributions could be restricted. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board could deny a proposed capital distribution by any institution, if the Federal Reserve Board determines that such distribution would be unsafe or unsound.

Unlike bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies are not currently subject to specific regulatory capital requirements. The Dodd-Frank Act, however, requires the Federal Reserve Board to promulgate consolidated capital requirements for depository institution holding companies that are no less stringent, both quantitatively and in terms of components of capital, than those applicable to institutions themselves. That will eliminate the inclusion of certain instruments from Tier 1 capital, such as trust preferred securities, that are currently includable for bank holding companies. There is a five year transition period from the July 21, 2010 date of enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act before the capital requirements will apply to savings and loan holding companies. The Federal Reserve Board has not yet issued such regulations.

The Dodd-Frank Act also extends the “source of strength” doctrine to savings and loan holding companies. The regulatory agencies must promulgate regulations implementing the “source of strength” policy that requires holding companies act as a source of strength to their subsidiary depository institutions by providing capital, liquidity and other support in times of financial stress.

The Federal Reserve Board has issued a policy statement regarding the payment of dividends and other capital distributions by bank holding companies that it has made applicable to savings and loan holding companies as well. In general, the policy provides that dividends should be paid only out of current earnings and only if the prospective rate of earnings retention by the holding company appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. Regulatory guidance provides for prior regulatory review of capital distributions in certain circumstances such as where the company’s net income for the past four quarters, net of dividends previously paid over that period, is insufficient to fully fund the dividend or the company’s overall rate of earnings retention is inconsistent with the company’s capital needs and overall financial condition. The ability of a holding company to pay dividends may be restricted if a subsidiary bank becomes undercapitalized. These regulatory policies could affect the ability of Cape Bancorp, Inc. to pay dividends, repurchase shares of common stock or otherwise engage in capital distributions.

Qualified Thrift Lender Test. In order for Cape Bancorp to be regulated as savings and loan holding company, rather than as a bank holding company, by the Federal Reserve Board), Cape Bank must qualify as a “qualified thrift lender” under OTS regulations or satisfy the “domestic building and loan association” test under the Internal Revenue Code. Under the qualified thrift lender test, a savings institution is required to maintain at least 65% of its “portfolio assets” (total assets less: (i) specified liquid assets up to 20% of total assets; (ii) intangible assets, including goodwill; and (iii) the value of property used to conduct business) in certain “qualified thrift investments” (primarily residential mortgages and related investments, including certain mortgage-backed and related securities) in at least nine out of each 12 month period. At December 31, 2011, Cape Bank maintained 70.1% of its portfolio assets in qualified thrift investments. Cape Bank also met the Qualified Thrift Lender test in each of the prior four quarters.

 

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Acquisitions and Control. Federal law prohibits a savings and loan holding company, directly or indirectly, or through one or more subsidiaries, from acquiring control of another savings institution or holding company thereof, without prior written approval of the Federal Reserve Board. It also prohibits the acquisition or retention of, with specified exceptions, more than 5% of the equity securities of any company engaged in activities that are not closely related to banking or financial in nature or acquiring or retaining control of an institution that is not federally insured. In evaluating applications by holding companies to acquire savings institutions, the Federal Reserve Board must consider factors such as the financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the savings institution involved, the effect of the acquisition on the risk to the insurance fund, the convenience and needs of the community, the effectiveness of each parties’ anti-money laundering program and competitive factors.

Under the federal Change in Bank Control Act, a notice must be submitted to the Federal Reserve Board if any person (including a company), or group acting in concert, seeks to acquire “control” of a savings and loan holding company. An acquisition of “control” can occur upon the acquisition of 10% or more of the voting stock of a savings and loan holding company under certain circumstances, such as where a savings and loan holding company has registered securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which is the case with Cape Bancorp. Under the Change in Bank Control Act, the Federal Reserve Board has 60 days from the filing of a complete notice to act, taking into consideration certain factors, including the financial and managerial resources of the acquirer and the anti-trust effects of the acquisition. Any company that so acquires control would then be subject to regulation as a savings and loan holding company.

Federal Securities Laws

Cape Bancorp’s common stock is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Cape Bancorp is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Cape Bancorp common stock held by persons who are affiliates (generally officers, directors and principal stockholders) of Cape Bancorp may not be resold without registration or unless sold in accordance with certain resale restrictions. If Cape Bancorp meets specified current public information requirements, each affiliate of Cape Bancorp is able to sell in the public market, without registration, a limited number of shares in any three month period.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risks set forth below, in addition to the other risks described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, may adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. In addition to the risks set forth below and the other risks described in this annual report, there may also be additional risks and uncertainties that are not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. As a result, past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods. Further, to the extent that any of the information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K constitutes forward-looking statements, the risk factors set forth below also are cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of us.

The United States Economy Was In A Significant Recession. A Prolonged Economic Downturn, Especially One Affecting Our Geographic Market Area, Will Continue to Materially Affect our Business and Financial Results.

The United States economy entered a recession in the fourth quarter of 2007. Throughout the course of 2008 and 2009, economic conditions continued to worsen, due initially to the fallout from the collapse of the sub-prime mortgage market. While we did not originate or invest in sub-prime mortgages, our lending business is tied, in large part, to the housing market. Declines in home prices, increases in foreclosures and higher unemployment have adversely affected the credit performance of real estate-related loans, resulting in the write-down of asset values. The continuing housing slump also has resulted in reduced demand for the construction of new housing, further declines in home prices, and increased delinquencies on our construction, residential and commercial mortgage

 

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loans. Further, the ongoing concern about the stability of the financial markets in general has caused many lenders to reduce or cease providing funding to borrowers. These conditions may also cause a further reduction in loan demand, and increases in our non-performing assets, net charge-offs and provisions for loan losses. Median home sales prices in Atlantic and Cape May County declined from 2010 to 2011 by 4.1% and 5.2% respectively when comparing data for third quarter of 2011 to the same period in 2010. Additionally the number of sales in Atlantic County decreased for the third quarter of 2011 compared to the third quarter of 2010, while in Cape May County the number of sales increased for the same period. Unemployment in Atlantic and Cape May County was 12.7% and 15.1% respectively as of December 2011. Additionally, residential building permits, which had leveled off in both counties from 2009 to 2010, increased in Cape May County by 1% and decreased in Atlantic County by 26%.

Continuing Weakness in the Financial Services Industry And the Credit Markets May Subject Us to Additional Regulation.

As a result of the financial crisis, the potential exists for the promulgation of new federal or state laws and regulations regarding lending and funding practices and liquidity standards, and bank regulatory agencies are expected to be active in responding to concerns and trends identified in examinations, which are expected to result in the issuance of many formal enforcement orders. Negative developments in the financial services industry and the credit markets, and the impact of new legislation in response to these developments, may negatively affect our operations by restricting our business operations, including our ability to originate or sell loans and pursue business opportunities. Compliance with such regulation also will likely increase our costs.

Our Emphasis on Commercial Real Estate Loans and Commercial Business Loans May Continue to Expose us to Increased Lending Risks.

At December 31, 2011, $386.6 million, or 53.1% of our loan portfolio, consisted of commercial real estate loans, including commercial construction loans. Commercial real estate loans constitute a greater percentage of our loan portfolio than any other loan category, including residential mortgage loans, which totaled $252.5 million, or 34.6% of our total loan portfolio, at December 31, 2011. In addition, at December 31, 2011, $41.8 million, or 5.7% of our loan portfolio, consisted of commercial business loans.

Commercial real estate loans and commercial business loans generally expose a lender to a greater risk of loss than one-to-four family residential loans. Repayment of commercial real estate and commercial business loans generally depends, in large part, on sufficient income from the property or the borrower’s business to cover operating expenses and debt service. Commercial real estate loans typically involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers compared to one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Changes in economic conditions that are beyond the control of the borrower and lender could affect the value of the security for the loan, the future cash flow of the affected property, or the marketability of a construction project with respect to loans originated for the acquisition and development of property. See “Business—Lending Activities” .

Our Continuing Concentration of Loans in Our Primary Market Area May Increase Our Risk.

Our success depends primarily on the general economic conditions in the counties in which we conduct business, and in the Jersey shore community in general. Unlike large banks that are more geographically diversified, we provide banking and financial services to customers primarily in Cape May and Atlantic Counties, New Jersey. The local economic conditions in our market area have a significant impact on our loans, the ability of the borrowers to repay these loans and the value of the collateral securing these loans. Should the economic downturn limit discretionary spending, many of the seasonal and vacation oriented businesses may suffer. In addition, the gaming industry is a significant economic force in our market and has already suffered a serious decline in revenues due to the economy and increased regional competition. This situation may worsen in the future. A significant decline in general economic conditions caused by inflation, recession, unemployment or other factors beyond our control, would affect the local economic conditions and could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, because we have a significant amount of commercial real estate loans, decreases in tenant occupancy also may have a negative effect on the ability of many of our borrowers to make timely repayments of their loans, which would have an adverse impact on our earnings. The Atlantic City casino industry has experienced declines in many areas of their business, such as:

 

  a. casino revenue in total was down 6.9% in 2011 from 2010;

 

  b. 10 of 11 casinos had revenue declines during the period 2010 to 2011;

 

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  c. employment levels at the casinos declined during 2011;

 

  d. the occupancy rate in the city’s casino hotels declined to 84.5% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 compared to 85% for the same period ended in 2010.

 

  e. for nine months ended September 30, 2011 net income per casino indicates that 8 of 11 casinos reported losses for the period.

In addition to the national, regional and local economies negatively affecting Atlantic City casinos, they have also been negatively affected by competition from casinos in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Pennsylvania currently has 10 operating casinos with the eleventh scheduled to open in March 2012. These casinos have both slot machines and gaming tables. The impact of Delaware casinos on the Atlantic City casino market is not as significant as Pennsylvania because Delaware currently has only three casinos which are limited to slot machines.

The State of New Jersey is making efforts to contribute to the revitalization of Atlantic City in the following ways:

 

   

Established a New Jersey State-run Tourism District within Atlantic City.

 

   

Tax reimbursement incentives for the Revel Casino (assuming financing is obtained by the Revel) up to $261 million of which $125 million will be used to fund various upgrades to the Boardwalk and other parts of the city that surround the Revel Casino. These tax incentives are being provided by New Jersey’s Economic Development Authority under the Economic Re-development and Growth Grant Program which is designated to stimulate jobs and investment. It is anticipated the construction of the Revel Casio will create 2,000 construction jobs and upon completion, which is estimated to be June 2012, 5,500 full time positions will be created.

 

   

Consideration of permitting “small” (minimum 200 rooms and gaming floor area of 24,000 square feet) casino hotels in Atlantic City, and interest in this market has been expressed by certain companies.

 

   

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (“CRDA”) will oversee operations of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority.

 

   

A discount shopping outlet in Atlantic City is expanding and the CRDA is assisting with this project by lending the developer $9 million for this project.

Future Changes in Interest Rates Could Reduce Our Profits.

Our ability to make a profit largely depends on our net interest income, which could be negatively affected by changes in interest rates. Net interest income is the difference between:

 

   

the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities; and

 

   

the interest expense we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings.

The potential exists for the Federal Reserve Bank to raise the target Fed Funds rate in 2011. An increase in interest rates will present us with the challenge of managing interest rate risk with a cumulative three year liability sensitive balance sheet. As detailed in “—Net Interest Income Analysis”, a rising interest rate environment indicates that net interest income would decrease over a one-year horizon. This analysis assumes instantaneous and sustained rate shock intervals of 100 and 200 basis points on a static balance sheet. Management will focus on several strategies to negate such effects, such as extending long-term liabilities, increasing core deposit balances, reducing the amount of long term fixed rate loans in the portfolio, and shortening the average life of investments within the investment portfolio.

 

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In addition, changes in interest rates can affect the average life of loans and mortgage-backed and related securities. A reduction in interest rates normally results in increased prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed and related securities, as borrowers refinance their loans in order to reduce their borrowing costs. This creates reinvestment risk, which is the risk that we may not be able to reinvest prepayments at rates that are comparable to the rates we earned on the prepaid loans or securities. Alternatively, increases in interest rates may decrease loan demand and/or make it more difficult for borrowers to repay adjustable rate loans.

Changes in interest rates also affect the current market value of our interest-earning securities portfolio. Generally, the value of securities moves inversely with changes in interest rates. At December 31, 2011, the fair value of our available for sale investment securities totaled $190.7 million and the amortized cost of such securities was $192.3 million. Decreases in the fair value of securities available for sale in future periods would have an adverse effect on stockholders’ equity.

We evaluate interest rate sensitivity by estimating the change in Cape Bank's net portfolio value over a range of interest rate scenarios. Net portfolio value is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets and liabilities. At December 31, 2011, in the event of an immediate 100 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 3.7% increase in net portfolio value and a $767,000 decrease in net interest income. See “Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Management of Market Risk”.

An Inadequate Allowance for Loan Losses Would Negatively Affect Our Results of Operations.

We are exposed to the risk that our customers will be unable to repay their loans according to their terms and that any collateral securing the payment of their loans will not be sufficient to avoid losses. Credit losses are inherent in the lending business and could have a material adverse effect on our operating results. Volatility and deterioration in the broader economy may also increase our risk of credit losses. The determination of an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses is an inherently uncertain process and is based on numerous assumptions. The amount of future losses is susceptible to changes in economic, operating and other conditions, including changes in interest rates, that may be beyond our control, and charge-offs may exceed current estimates. We evaluate the collectability of our loan portfolio and provide an allowance for loan losses that we believe is appropriate based upon such factors as, including, but not limited to: the risk characteristics of various classifications of loans; previous loan loss experience; specific loans that have loss potential; delinquency trends; the estimated fair market value of the collateral; current economic conditions; the views of our regulators; and geographic and industry loan concentrations. If any of our evaluations are incorrect and borrower defaults result in losses exceeding our allowance for loan losses, our results of operations could be significantly and adversely affected. We cannot be certain that our allowance is appropriate to cover probable loan losses inherent in our portfolio.

Future Legislative or Regulatory Actions Responding to Perceived Financial and Market Problems Could Impair Our Rights Against Borrowers.

There have been proposals made by members of Congress and others that would reduce the amount distressed borrowers are otherwise contractually obligated to pay under their mortgage loans and limit a lender’s ability to foreclose on mortgage collateral. If proposals such as these, or other proposals limiting our rights as a creditor, are implemented, we could experience increased credit losses or increased expense in pursuing our remedies as a creditor. Should such legislation be implemented, Cape Bank could be directly impacted for those loans held directly within the portfolio. Such legislation could also have a major impact on loans underlying and collateralizing mortgage-backed securities and thus indirectly affect Cape Bank by decreasing the value of securities held in the investment portfolio.

We Are Subject to Extensive Regulatory Oversight That Could Limit Our Operations, Products and Services, and Make Regulatory Compliance Expensive.

We and our subsidiaries are subject to extensive regulation and supervision. Regulators have intensified their focus on bank lending criteria and controls, and on the USA PATRIOT Act’s anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act compliance requirements. There is also increased scrutiny of our compliance with the rules enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. In order to comply with regulations, guidelines and examination procedures in the anti-money laundering area, we have been required to adopt new policies and procedures and to install new systems. We cannot be certain that the policies, procedures and systems we have in place meet every aspect of current regulation. Therefore, there is no assurance that in every instance we are in full compliance with these requirements. Our failure to comply with these and other regulatory requirements can lead to, among other remedies, administrative enforcement actions, and legal proceedings. In addition, recently enacted, proposed and future legislation and regulations have had, will continue to have or may have significant impact on the financial services industry. Regulatory or legislative changes could make regulatory compliance more difficult or expensive for us, and could cause us to change or limit some of our products and services, or the way we operate our business.

 

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The Need to Account for Assets at Market Prices May Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations.

We report certain assets, including investments and securities, at fair value. Generally, for assets that are reported at fair value we use quoted market prices or valuation models that utilize market data inputs to estimate fair value. Because we carry these assets on our books at their fair value, we may incur losses even if the asset in question presents minimal credit risk. Given the continued disruption in the capital markets, we may be required to recognize other-than-temporary impairments in future periods with respect to securities in our portfolio. The amount and timing of any impairment recognized will depend on the severity and duration of the decline in fair value of the securities and our estimation of the anticipated recovery period.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment (OTTI) Could Reduce Our Earnings.

We evaluate our investment securities for OTTI as required by FASB ASC Topic No. 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities”. When a decline in fair value below cost is deemed to be other-than-temporary, the impairment must be recognized as a charge to earnings to the extent it is related to credit losses. In determining whether or not OTTI exists, management considers several factors, including the length of time and extent that fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, adverse changes to projected cash flows, credit rating downgrades, and our intentions with regard to selling the securities or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities prior to the anticipated recovery in fair value. The greatest risk of OTTI exists in our investment securities portfolio and in particular with the CDO and non-agency CMO securities that we own. As of December 31, 2011, if these securities were deemed to be OTTI and the entire amount was related to credit losses, the pro forma reduction to our net income would be approximately $0.38 per share.

Lack of Consumer Confidence in Financial Institutions May Decrease Our Level of Deposits.

Our level of deposits may be affected by lack of consumer confidence in financial institutions, which have caused fewer depositors to be willing to maintain deposits that are not FDIC insured accounts. This may cause depositors to withdraw deposits and place them in other institutions or to invest uninsured funds in investments perceived as being more secure, such as securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. These consumer preferences may force us to pay higher interest rates to retain deposits and may constrain liquidity as we seek to meet funding needs caused by reduced deposit levels.

A Breach of Information Security Could Negatively Affect Our Earnings.

Increasingly, we depend upon data processing, communication and information exchange on a variety of computing platforms and networks, and over the internet. We cannot be certain all our systems are entirely free from vulnerability to attack, despite safeguards we have instituted. In addition, we rely on the services of a variety of vendors to meet our data processing and communication needs. Disruptions to our vendors’ systems may arise from events that are wholly or partially beyond our vendors’ control (including, for example, computer viruses or electrical or telecommunications outages). If information security is breached, despite the controls we have instituted, information can be lost or misappropriated, resulting in financial loss or costs to us or damages to others. These costs or losses could materially exceed the amount of insurance coverage, if any, which would adversely affect our earnings.

Changes in the Value of Goodwill and Intangible Assets Could Reduce Our Earnings.

We are required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles to test goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment at least annually. Testing for impairment of goodwill and intangible assets involves the identification of reporting units and the estimation of fair values. The estimation of fair values involves a high degree of judgment and subjectivity in the assumptions used. As of December 31, 2011, if our goodwill and intangible assets were fully impaired and we were required to charge-off all of our goodwill, the pro forma reduction to our net income would be approximately $1.85 per fully diluted share.

 

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Our Expenses May Increase as a Result of Possible Increases in FDIC Insurance Premiums.

The FDIC imposes an assessment against financial institutions for deposit insurance. Due to the number of failed financial institutions and the fact that the insurance fund is below statutory requirements, additional assessments may be required. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has authority to increase insurance assessments. A significant increase in insurance premiums would likely have an adverse effect on the operating expenses and results of operations of the Bank. Management cannot predict what insurance assessment rates will be in the future.

If the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Stops Paying Dividends, This Will Negatively Affect Our Earnings.

We recorded dividend income of $363,000 on our Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock in 2011. However, no assurances can be given that these dividends will continue to be paid in the future. The failure of the Federal Home Loan Bank to pay dividends in the future will cause our earnings to decrease.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Company currently conducts business from its main office located at 225 North Main Street, Cape May Court House, New Jersey, 08210, from its additional 15 branch offices located throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties, New Jersey, and from loan production offices located in Burlington and Cape May Counties, New Jersey. The Bank received regulatory approval for the closing of one branch in Cape May County which will be effective as of the close of business March 18, 2012. At December 31, 2011, the aggregate net book value of premises and equipment was $20.2 million. With the exception of the potential remodeling of certain facilities to provide for the efficient use of work space and/or to maintain an appropriate appearance, each property is considered reasonably adequate for current and anticipated needs.

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits against us, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which we hold security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to our business. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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I TEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

(a) No equity securities were sold during the year ended December 31, 2010 that were not registered under the Securities Act.

Stock Performance Graph

The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into such filing.

We completed our initial public offering on January 31, 2008. In the offering, we sold 7,820,000 shares of our common stock at $10.00 per share to Cape Bank’s depositors, Cape Bank’s tax qualified employee benefit plans and the general public in subscription, community and syndicated offerings. We also issued 547,400 shares of our common stock and contributed $782,000 in cash to The CapeBank Charitable Foundation. In addition, we issued 4,946,121 shares of our common stock to former shareholders of Boardwalk Bancorp as merger consideration. As a result of the transactions, we have 13,313,521 issued and outstanding shares.

Our common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “CBNJ” on February 1, 2008, and the per share closing price of one share of the Company’s common stock on that date was $10.05. The following graph represents $100 invested in our common stock at the $10.05 per share closing price on February 1, 2008. The graph illustrates the comparison of the cumulative total returns on the common stock of the Company with (a) the cumulative total return on stocks included in the NASDAQ Composite Index; and (b) the cumulative total return on stocks included in the SNL Mid-Atlantic Thrift Index.

There can be no assurance that our stock performance will continue in the future with the same or similar trend depicted in the graph below. We will not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.

 

   

 

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LOGO

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
    Period Ending  

Index

  02/01/08     06/30/08     12/31/08     06/30/09     12/31/09     06/30/10     12/31/10     06/30/11     12/31/11  

Cape Bancorp

    100.00        97.01        92.04        85.87        66.87        71.14        84.58        99.50        78.11   

NASDAQ Composite

    100.00        95.38        65.94        77.13        95.84        89.50        113.23        118.91        112.33   

SNL Mid-Atlantic Thrift Index

    100.00        89.18        76.78        63.09        73.23        74.47        84.07        72.87        64.87   

The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid information for the Company’s common stock as reported on NASDAQ for the period beginning January 1, 2010. Quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commissions and may not represent actual transactions.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       2011        2010  
       High        Low        High        Low  

First Quarter

     $ 10.08         $ 8.58         $ 8.07         $ 5.86   

Second Quarter

     $ 10.39         $ 9.79         $ 8.06         $ 6.89   

Third Quarter

     $ 10.19         $ 6.69         $ 7.74         $ 7.10   

Fourth Quarter

     $ 8.21         $ 6.64         $ 8.90         $ 7.34   

 

(b) Not applicable

 

(c) There were no issuer repurchases of securities during the fourth quarter of the December 31, 2011 fiscal year.

ITEM  6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following information is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Cape Bancorp. For additional information, reference is made to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements of Cape Bancorp and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

 

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September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At December 31,  
       2011        2010        2009        2008        2007  
       (in thousands)  

Selected Financial Condition Data:

                        

Total assets

     $ 1,071,128         $ 1,061,042         $ 1,072,821         $ 1,090,735         $ 613,811   

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 25,475         $ 14,997         $ 13,513         $ 22,501         $ 15,631   

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value

     $ 190,714         $ 157,407         $ 152,815         $ 114,655         $ 62,128   

Investment securities held to maturity

     $ —           $ —           $ —           $ 48,825         $ 45,140   

Loans held for sale

     $ 7,657         $ 1,224         $ 398         $ —           $ 350   

Loans, net

     $ 716,341         $ 772,318         $ 789,473         $ 783,869         $ 459,936   

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost

     $ 7,533         $ 8,721         $ 10,275         $ 11,602         $ 3,848   

Bank owned life insurance

     $ 29,249         $ 28,252         $ 27,210         $ 26,446         $ 15,421   

Deposits

     $ 774,403         $ 753,068         $ 736,587         $ 711,130         $ 465,648   

Borrowings

     $ 144,019         $ 169,637         $ 203,981         $ 234,484         $ 65,000   

Total stockholders’ equity

     $ 145,719         $ 132,154         $ 126,548         $ 140,725         $ 72,829   

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Years ended December 31,  
       2011      2010      2009      2008      2007  
       (in thousands)  

Selected Operating Data:

                

Interest income

     $ 46,467       $ 50,269       $ 54,533       $ 58,127       $ 36,629   

Interest expense

       11,611         14,539         19,028         24,253         17,146   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

       34,856         35,730         35,505         33,874         19,483   

Provision for loan losses

       19,607         7,496         13,159         9,009         357   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

       15,249         28,234         22,346         24,865         19,126   

Non-interest income

       5,311         2,851         932         (10,793      3,992   

Non-interest expense

       30,928         28,534         29,168         64,717         18,391   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax expense

       (10,368      2,551         (5,890      (50,645      4,727   

Income tax expense (benefit)

       (18,355      (1,490      12,011         (8,154      1,299   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     $ 7,987       $ 4,041       $ (17,901    $ (42,491    $ 3,428   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       At or for the years ended December 31,  
       2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data:

            

Performance Ratios:

            

Return on assets (ratio of net income to average total assets)

       0.75     0.38     (1.64 %)      (3.86 %)      0.56

Return on equity (ratio of net income to average equity)

       5.61     3.06     (12.89 %)      (24.47 %)      4.81

Earnings (loss) per share

     $ 0.64      $ 0.33      $ (1.45   $ (3.49     n/a   

Average interest rate spread (1)

       3.42     3.46     3.27     3.14     3.02

Net interest margin (2)

       3.60     3.66     3.54     3.48     3.50

Efficiency ratio (3)

       72.93     68.59     69.19     167.31     78.34

Non-interest expense to average total assets

       2.90     2.68     2.67     5.87     2.99

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

       114.71     113.67     114.11     113.67     115.76

Asset Quality Ratios:

            

Non-performing assets to total assets

       3.38     4.41     3.55     1.93     0.63

Non-performing loans to total loans

       3.77     5.54     4.14     2.65     0.86

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

       46.10     28.84     40.04     53.39     102.85

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

       1.74     1.60     1.66     1.41     0.89

Capital Ratios:

            

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

       13.82     13.90     12.71     14.25     17.33

Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)

       12.57     12.65     11.45     13.00     16.34

Tier I capial (to average assets)

       9.15     9.96     9.37     9.87     11.11

Equity to assets

       13.60     12.46     11.80     12.90     11.49

Other Data:

            

Number of full service offices

       16        17        18        18        13   

Full time equivalent employees

       191        205        201        202        133   

 

(1)  

Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

 

(2)  

Represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets.

 

(3)  

Represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. Recalculating the 2008 efficiency ratio excluding the Goodwill Impairment ($31.751 million) and CapeBank Charitable Foundation Contribution ($6.2 million) results in an efficiency ratio of 69.2%

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Cape Bank was organized in 1923. Over the years, we have expanded primarily through internal growth. On January 31, 2008, we completed our mutual-to-stock conversion and initial public stock offering, and our acquisition of Boardwalk Bancorp and Boardwalk Bank. The merger of Cape Savings Bank (now Cape Bank) and Boardwalk Bancorp on January 31, 2008 created the largest community bank headquartered in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, with a total of 18 branches providing complimentary branch coverage. At December 31, 2011, we had total assets of $1.071 billion. The merger resulted in a well-capitalized community oriented bank with a significant commercial loan presence and an experienced executive management team. For the three years prior to the merger both banks had experienced strong asset quality and financial performance. The severe economic recession has affected the merged financial institution as a whole, as well as the loan portfolios of each of the constituent banks to the merger.

Our principal business is acquiring deposits from individuals and businesses in the communities surrounding our offices and using these deposits to fund loans and other investments. We also offer personal and business checking accounts, commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage loans, construction loans, home equity loans and lines of credit and other types of commercial and consumer loans. Our customers consist primarily of individuals and small and mid-sized businesses. At December 31, 2011, our retail market area primarily included the area surrounding our 16 offices located in Cape May and Atlantic Counties, New Jersey.

During 2012, Cape Bank will emphasize the following:

 

  1) Continue our efforts to reduce non-performing assets through remediation or sale;

 

  2) With the improvement in the Bank’s credit profile by reducing non-performing assets and classified items, focus on enhancing the Bank’s outreach to the community building relationships and the loan portfolio; and

 

  3) Manage net interest income and operational improvements to reduce the Efficiency Ratio.

Continue our efforts to reduce non-performing assets through remediation or sale:

During the previous year, Cape Bank was able to make significant strides in reducing non-performing assets and classified items. Many troubled credits finally made their way through the slow foreclosure process, permitting the bank to take title and sell the collateral. In addition, Management arranged for the sale of several troubled credits in 2011. These steps helped reduce non-earning assets and the costs relating to problem loans. Management intends to continue these efforts in 2012 with the goal of reducing classified items to levels that would fall more within industry norms.

Focus on building customer relationships and the loan portfolio:

As troubled credits are reduced, Management is redirecting focus to building core franchise value. During the second half of 2011, the retail banking division and the sales teams were restructured. Compensation plans were revamped to incentivize employees to grow relationships and the loan portfolio. With this groundwork completed, the goals of 2012 are to capitalize on these efforts. There are signs that the local economy is slowly improving with some modest strengthening of loan demand. While some of this activity is based on borrowers attempting to take advantage of lower interest rates through refinancing, there are also indications of commercial customers taking on new ventures as confidence in the economy builds.

 

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Efforts to increase outstanding loan balances include residential mortgage lending. The Bank is in the process of restructuring this department with the intention of increasing production. This increased activity will focus on additional loans for both the portfolio and for sale in the secondary market.

Manage net interest income and operational improvements:

Management anticipates that there will be continued compression of the Net Interest Margin (“NIM”) during 2012. Costs of funds have benefited from the decline in rates, but at the current levels, there does not appear to be room for substantial further reductions. Conversely, more borrowers recognize the opportunities for reducing rates through refinancing existing debt. As banks struggle to grow assets, the competition for this business is intense keeping loan rates in check. Comments from the FOMC point to an extended period of low rates on the short end of the yield curve which could remain low through 2014. The result—there is pressure on NIM which should continue through the year and perhaps longer.

Management is working to offset some of the impact by increasing non-interest income. For community banks, this source of income is normally a smaller component of total income, but Management is working to increase this wherever practicable. The Bank no longer offers free checking and has reviewed its entire fee structure to ensure that it is both competitive and maximizing income.

Since the merger in 2008, the Bank has closed two branches with a third office set to close in March 2012. Despite the closings, core deposits have grown and the cost saves have aided performance. Management believes that more effort needs to be placed in expense control. In this regard, if Management is successful in reducing troubled credits as planned, there will be a corresponding reduction in the costs related to these loans as they work through the foreclosure process.

Net interest income will benefit if we are successful in increasing earning assets through growth in the loan portfolio. Early signs of activity are positive but with a fragile recovery, exogenous factors could undermine our efforts.

2012 Outlook

Our market area has been significantly affected by the severe economic recession which has affected unemployment and real estate values. Unemployment in Atlantic and Cape May County was 12.7% and 15.1% respectively as of December 2011. Residential real estate values decreased in 2011 in both Atlantic and Cape May counties by 4.1% and 5.2% respectively. Additionally, the number of residential building permits issued declined from 2008 to 2009, leveled off during 2010 and declined again in 2011.

During 2012, Cape Bank will be focusing on core banking practices with an emphasis on managing non-performing assets. We intend to adhere to our existing loan underwriting practices, which we believe are appropriate in the current market. The recognition of additional goodwill impairment is dependent on many variables, some of which are not directly controllable by Cape Bank. However, with expected decreases in non-performing assets,and a focus on net interest margin and efficiency ratio, additional goodwill impairment is not probable. Our capital remains strong at Cape Bank and there is no expectation of raising additional capital through government programs or by any other means during 2012.

Income . Our primary source of income is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income (which is the income that we earn on our loans and investments) and interest expense (which is the interest that we pay on our deposits and borrowings). Changes in levels of market interest rates affect our net interest income.

During the past three years the Bank’s yield curve steepened from 2009 to 2010 then flattened slightly in 2011 as rates on the short end of the yield curve remained stable while rates on the long end continued to decline. Short term rates have remained in a tighter range than mid and long term rates during the past year particularly regarding long term rates during 2011 when they experienced historic declines. The Bank’s net interest margin has moved directionally consistent with the Bank’s yield curve during the past three years, from 2009 to 2010 the net interest margin improve 12 basis points and from 2010 to 2011 the net interest margin declined 6 basis points as the yield curve flattened.; although we incurred a loss in 2009 we did record net income of $4.0 million and $8.4 million for 2010 and 2011 respectively. The loss in 2009 was the result of expenses related to OTTI, provision for loan losses and a deferred tax asset valuation allowance. These items and others are discussed in more detail within the Management Discussion and Analysis section of this report.

 

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The Bank’s net interest margin has held within a range of 12 basis points during the past three years and is 3.60% for 2011, was at a high of 3.66% in 2010 and was 3.54% in 2009. The decline of 6 basis points from 2010 to 2011 was the result of the yield on interest earning assets declining 36 basis points while the cost of funds on interest bearing liabilities declined 32 basis points. The decline on the yield of interest earning assets was primarily the result of the yield on the investment and loan portfolios declining by 30 basis points from 2010 to 2011 while the portfolio mixed changed as the average balance of investments increased by $9.7 million the average balance of the loan portfolio decreased $21.4 million. The decline in the cost of funds on interest bearing liabilities was primarily attributable to the decline of the cost of funds of 65 basis points on money market accounts, 28 basis points on certificates of deposit, and 30 basis points on borrowings.

The historically low interest rate environment, which has been significantly influenced by the target Fed Funds rate of 0.0% to 0.25% set by the Federal Reserve in the fourth quarter of 2008, benefitted the Bank’s net interest income in 2010 as our cost of funds decreased more than the decrease in the yield on our assets during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2010. However during 2011 the Bank’s net interest margin did declined 6 basis points as discussed previously, and we expect during 2012 that we will experience continued downward yield pressure on interest earning assets, without significant benefit from the downward repricing of interest bearing liabilities. With the expected prolonged low interest rate environment it is anticipated that net interest margin will remain under pressure for an extended period of time. We do anticipate the benefit of converting non-performing assets into earning assets during 2012.

A secondary source of income is non-interest income, which is revenue that we receive from providing other products and services. Most of our non-interest income consists of service charges (primarily service charges on deposit accounts, which include overdraft charges). We also recognize non-interest income/loss from the sale or other-than-temporary-impairment of loans and securities. Also, during 2011 a gain of $1.8 million was recognized as a result of the Bank selling its main office complex (see Note 17- Sale of Bank Premises).

Allowance for Loan Losses . The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. We evaluate the need to establish allowances against losses on loans on a quarterly basis. When additional allowances are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 450 Contingencies, we establish provisions for loan losses which are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level we consider necessary to absorb credit losses incurred in the loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. In determining the level of the allowance for loan losses, we consider, among other things, past and current loss experience, evaluations of real estate collateral, current economic conditions, volume and type of lending, external factors such as competition and regulatory, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay a loan and the levels of delinquent loans.

Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status when payment of principal or interest is 90 days or more delinquent unless the loan is considered well-secured and in the process of collection. Loans are also placed on non-accrual status when they are less than 90 days delinquent, if collection of principal or interest in full is in doubt. This determination is normally the result of the review of the borrower’s financial statements or other information that is obtained by the Bank.

All loans that are on non-accrual status are reviewed by management monthly to determine if a specific reserve or charge-off is appropriate. At this point in the delinquency collection efforts, the primary consideration is collateral value. When the Bank has a current appraisal, generally less than 12 months old, and management agrees that the property has not deteriorated in value since the appraisal, then management will analyze the loan in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables. When a current appraisal is not available, the Bank will request one. Upon receipt of the appraisal, we will review the loan in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables. Prior to receipt of an appraisal, management will consider, based on its knowledge of the market and other available information pertinent to the particular loan being reviewed, allocating a specific reserve for that loan. Loans are charged off partially or in full based on upon the results of a completed FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis.

 

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The amount of the allowance is based on management’s judgment of probable losses, and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or conditions change. We assess the allowance for loan losses and make provisions for loan losses on a quarterly basis.

Expenses. The non-interest expenses we incur in operating our business consist of salaries and employee benefits expenses, data processing expenses, occupancy expenses, depreciation, amortization and maintenance expenses and other miscellaneous expenses, such as advertising, insurance, professional services and printing and supplies expenses.

Our largest non-interest expense is salaries and employee benefits, which consist primarily of salaries and wages paid to our employees, payroll taxes, and expenses for health insurance, retirement plans and other employee benefits. We will recognize additional annual employee compensation expenses from our employee stock ownership plan, our Equity Incentive Plan and any additional stock-based benefit plans that we may adopt in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies

In the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, we have adopted various accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by us that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities. We consider these accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. The judgments and assumptions we use are based on historical experience and other factors, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates under different conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.

Allowance for Loan Losses. We consider the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses, which is charged to income. Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment.

In evaluating the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss factors, the mix of the loan portfolio (types of loans and amounts), geographic and industry concentrations, current national and local economic conditions and other factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio, including underlying collateral values and estimated future cash flows. All of these estimates are susceptible to significant change. Groups of homogenous loans are evaluated in the aggregate under FASB ASC Topic No. 450 Contingencies, using historical loss factors adjusted for economic conditions and other environmental factors. Other environmental factors include trends in delinquencies and classified loans, loan concentrations by loan category and by property type, seasonality of the portfolio, internal and external analysis of credit quality, and single and total credit exposure. Certain loans that indicate underlying credit or collateral concerns may be evaluated individually for impairment in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables. If a loan is impaired and repayment is expected solely from the collateral, the difference between the outstanding balance and the value of the collateral will be charged off. For potentially impaired loans where the source of repayment may include other sources of repayment, the evaluation may factor these potential sources of repayment and indicate the need for a specific reserve for any potential shortfall. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as projected events change.

 

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Management reviews the level of the allowance quarterly. Although we believe that we use the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluation. In addition, the FDIC and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require us to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. A large loss could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would adversely affect earnings. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Securities Impairment . The Company’s investment portfolio includes 24 securities in pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations, 16 of which have been principally issued by bank holding companies, and 8 of which have been principally issued by insurance companies. The portfolio also includes 1 private label (non-agency) collateralized mortgage obligation (“CMO”). With the exception of the non-agency collateralized mortgage obligation, all of the aforementioned securities have below investment grade credit ratings. These investments may pose a higher risk of future impairment charges by the Company as a result of the current downturn in the U.S. economy and its potential negative effect on the future performance of the bank issuers and underlying mortgage loan collateral.

Through December 31, 2011, all 16 of the bank-issued pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligation securities have had OTTI recognized in earnings due to credit impairment. Of those securities, 11 have been completely written off and the 5 remaining bank-issued CDOs have a total book value of $597,000 and a fair value of $393,000 at December 31, 2011. These write-downs were a direct result of the impact that the credit crisis has had on the underlying collateral of the securities. Consequently many bank issuers have failed causing them to default on their security obligations while recent stress tests and potential recommendations by the U.S. Government and the banking regulators have resulted in some bank trust preferred issuers electing to defer future payments of interest on such securities. At December 31, 2011, the CDO securities principally issued by insurance companies, none of which have been OTTI, had an aggregate book value of $7.7 million and a fair value of $3.2 million. A continuation of issuer defaults and elections to defer payments could adversely affect valuations and result in future impairment charges.

Approximately $559,000 of the collateralized mortgage obligations are non-agency, consisting of 1 security which had an unrealized loss of $26,000 at December 31, 2011. While we have determined this unrealized loss to be temporary, a continued downturn in the financial markets could cause us to reassess our determination. Deteriorating financial conditions may cause delinquencies in the underlying mortgage loan collateral to deteriorate such that we no longer receive monthly payments on the security, thereby increasing the likelihood of OTTI.

Income Taxes . The Company is subject to the income and other tax laws of the United States and the State of New Jersey. These laws are complex and are subject to different interpretations by the taxpayer and the various taxing authorities. In determining the provisions for income and other taxes, management must make judgments and estimates about the application of these inherently complex laws, related regulations and case law. In the process of preparing the Company provision and tax returns, management attempts to make reasonable interpretations of applicable tax laws. These interpretations are subject to challenge by the taxing authorities upon audit or to reinterpretation based on management’s ongoing assessment of facts and evolving case law.

The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return and separate entity state income tax returns. The provision for federal and state income taxes is based on income and expenses, as reported in the consolidated financial statements, rather than amounts reported on the Company’s federal and state income tax returns. When income and expenses are recognized in different periods for tax purposes than for book purposes, applicable deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred federal and state tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. During 2011, $12.2 million of the valuation allowance was released and was based on a pattern of sustained earnings exhibited by the Company over the most recent 7 quarters through September 30, 2011, projected future taxable income and a recent tax strategy to facilitate ordinary loss treatment by the Company of certain investment losses when such losses are recognized for tax purposes. As of December 31, 2011, a valuation allowance in the amount of approximately $1.6 million had been established against the Company’s deferred tax assets.

 

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On a quarterly basis, management assesses the reasonableness of its effective federal and state tax rate based upon its current best estimate of net income and the applicable taxes expected for the full year.

Business Strategy

Our business strategy is to operate and grow a profitable community-oriented financial institution. We believe that we have created an infrastructure within the organization to address the issues surrounding our troubled credits which will afford the opportunity to return more aggressively to servicing the traditional banking needs of our customers. We plan to achieve this by:

 

   

Pursuing loan growth, particularly commercial loans. Efforts will focus on both Atlantic and Cape May counties and Burlington and Camden counties

 

   

Using underwriting standards that will minimize the potential for future problem loans

 

   

Returning to active engagement with both existing relationships and potential customers

 

   

Being alert to opportunities to maintain non-interest income

 

   

Originating residential mortgages both for sale and for the portfolio

Pursuing loan growth, particularly commercial loans. Efforts will focus on both Atlantic and Cape May counties and Burlington and Camden counties with the new loan production office.

We have been growing our commercial loan portfolio over the past several years. This includes loans for the operation of customers’ businesses (lines of credit, equipment loans, working capital) and loans for commercial real estate (often the operating headquarters of a customer in a service business). This focus stems in part from management’s belief that community banking can successfully fulfill a need by providing services to small and mid-sized businesses. In the process of fulfilling this community need, commercial relationships also provide great benefit to the community bank. Commercial loans permit variable rates that can offset interest rate risk. Commercial relationships often include demand accounts which offer value both in interest rate risk management and in net interest margin. We believe that this strategy has a likelihood of success due the knowledge of the local market and connections to the local business community provided by both management and the board of directors.

Our recent experience with troubled credits has provided valuable lessons and led to improvements in our underwriting and credit administration. We control risk through underwriting and collateral requirements. Credit administration monitors concentrations of credit by industry, collateral type and location of collateral. Regular financial reporting from borrowers is required and monitored and most credits require annual reviews through the loan committees.

At December 31, 2011, we had $386.6 million in commercial real estate loans (including construction) and $41.8 million of commercial business loans, representing 53.1% and 5.7% of total loans, respectively. At December 31, 2010, we had $428.7 million in commercial real estate loans (including construction) and $48.2 million of commercial business loans, representing 54.6% and 6.1% of total loans, respectively. Commercial loans diversify our loan portfolio and improve the interest rate sensitivity of our assets. Our maximum loans-to-one borrower limit was $16.1 million at December 31, 2011, although we do not expect to have any lending relationship that would reach this limit.

Credits are evaluated on the strength of traditional cash flows, and to a lesser extent, the value of any collateral whether real estate or other. The CCO is a direct report to the CEO and is responsible for loan policy and the quality of credit underwriting and administration. The credit culture is designed to provide greater protection for the bank from risks inherent in commercial lending.

 

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Returning to active engagement with both existing relationships and potential customers.

There are signs that the economy is recovering. As troubled credits recede in importance due to their sale or disposition, Management is able to focus on the community and fulfilling its banking needs. Most customers that have survived the economic downturn appear to have the resources and skills to continue operations, and there are indications that confidence and optimism are building. The new Chief Marketing Officer has repositioned the Bank and its products. Newer tools and clear direction are set to guide the Bank and its employees as they more actively engage with the community. This approach is intended to expand the number of Cape Bank’s profitable relationships.

Being alert to opportunities to maintain non-interest income.

Community banks primarily rely on interest income. Non-interest income is a welcome secondary source of revenue although opportunities for such income are limited. Recent regulation has created situations that could limit non-interest income, particularly as it relates to overdraft fees. Despite these impediments, the Chief Marketing Officer reconsidered the Bank’s fee schedule and repositioned Cape Bank to be both competitive and to maximize fees.

Originating residential mortgages both for sale and for the portfolio.

Cape Bank has always been active in residential lending in its market. The residential loan portfolio has had a good credit performance and the origination efforts have provided a source of non-interest income through sales in the secondary market. These efforts will continue both as a means to service the needs of the retail customer and as a source of fee income through the sales of loans. While more attention will be given to loan sales, management anticipates some production will result in loans to be housed in the Bank’s loan portfolio.

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

The Company’s total assets increased by $10.1 million, or 0.95%, to $1.071 billion at December 31, 2011 from $1.061 billion at December 31, 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to a large deposit that was made at the end of the year and due to the timing was not reinvested.

Cash and cash equivalents increased $10.5 million or 69.9%, to $25.5 million at December 31, 2011 from $15.0 million at December 31, 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to a large deposit that was made at the end of the year that, due to the timing, was not reinvested.

Interest-bearing time deposits increased to $9.8 at December 31, 2011 from $9.4 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $467,000 or 4.99%. The Company invests in time deposits of other banks generally for terms ranging from one to two years and not to exceed $250,000, which is the amount currently insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Total loans decreased $55.9 million, or 7.1%, to $729.0 million at December 31, 2011 from $784.9 million at December 31, 2010. Net loans decreased by $55.3 million, net of a decrease in the allowance for loan losses of $585,000. This decrease primarily resulted from the reclassification in the third quarter of 2011 of $11.9 million of non-performing commercial loans to loans held for sale, charge-offs and write-downs totaling $19.7 million and $10.5 million of loans transferred to OREO. Delinquent loans decreased $4.1 million to $30.6 million or 4.20% of total gross loans at December 31, 2011 from $34.7 million, or 4.42% of total loans, at December 31, 2010. Total delinquent loans by portfolio at December 31, 2011 were $16.8 million of commercial mortgages, $7.0 million of residential mortgages, $4.3 million of construction loans, $1.4 million of commercial business loans, and $1.1 million of home equity loans. Delinquent loan balances by number of days delinquent were: 31 to 59 days – $2.1 million; 60 to 89 days – $2.1 million; and 90 days and greater – $26.4 million.

At December 31, 2011, the Company had $27.4 million in non-performing loans, or 3.77% of total loans, compared to $43.5 million, or 5.54% of total loans, at December 31, 2010. As discussed above, this decrease primarily resulted from the reclassification of non-performing commercial loans to loans held for sale, charge-offs and write-downs and transfers of loans to OREO. At December 31, 2011, non-performing loans by loan portfolio category were as follows: $16.5 million of commercial mortgage loans; $2.7 million of residential mortgage loans; $4.3 million of construction loans; $1.4 million of commercial business loans; and $516,000 of home equity loans.

 

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At December 31, 2011, commercial loans that were non-performing loans had collateral type concentrations of $ 6.0 million (17 loans or 27%) secured by commercial buildings and equipment, $5.4 million (11 loans or 25%) secured by retail stores, $4.5 million (6 loans or 20%) secured by land and building lots, $2.7 million (14 loans or 12%) secured by residential, duplex and multi-family properties, $1.8 million (4 loans or 8%) secured by B&B and hotels, and $1.7 million (5 loans or 8%) secured by restaurant properties. The three largest relationships in this category of non-performing loans are $4.9 million, $3.9 million, and $2.4 million.

We believe we have appropriately charged-off, written-down or established adequate loss reserves on problem loans that we have identified. For 2012, we anticipate a gradual decrease in the amount of problem assets. This improvement is due, in part, to our disposing of assets collateralizing loans that have gone through foreclosure. We are aggressively managing all loan relationships, and where necessary, we will continue to apply our loan work-out experience to protect our collateral position and actively negotiate with mortgagors to resolve these non-performing loans.

Total investment securities increased $33.3 million, or 21.16%, to $190.7 million at December 31, 2011 from $157.4 million at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2011, all of the Company’s investment securities were classified as available-for-sale (AFS). The increase in the investment portfolio occurred primarily from reinvesting proceeds from the loan portfolio, which again experienced minimal new loan demand in 2011, and approximately $7.1 million from the sale of bank premises in the second quarter of 2011. The majority of the increase occurred in collateralized mortgage obligations which increased $63.2 million during the year. These securities, while providing better yields relative to other categories of the portfolio, also meet the investment policy’s liquidity, duration and credit criteria. Offsetting this increase was a decline of $32.0 million in U.S. Government and agency obligations. The Company also experienced additional OTTI related to its CDO portfolio during the year. This segment of the portfolio has been adversely impacted by the continued downturn in the economy which has caused many bank issuers to fail and therefore default on their obligations while others have elected to defer future payments of interest on such securities. At December 31, 2011, these securities had a cost basis of $8.3 million and a fair market value of $3.6 million. The Company also recorded a $1.5 million charge to earnings during the year related to two bank-issued CDOs. This charge to earnings includes $1.1 million resulting from the Company changing its intent from holding the two securities to maturity to intending to sell the securities. The intent change resulted from persistent and significantly depressed market prices compared to other CDO securities, management’s belief that the securities would not recover and a desire to reduce classified assets.

Total deposits increased $21.3 million, or 2.83%, to $774.4 million at December 31, 2011, from $753.1 million at December 31, 2010. The increase is attributable to $39.0 million of growth in core deposits, with the most notable increases occurring in municipal accounts and non-interest bearing deposit balances, partially offset by a decrease of $17.7 million in certificates of deposit. NOW and money market accounts increased $27.8 million, or 9.48%, to $321.5 million at December 31, 2011 from $293.7 million at December 31, 2010, non-interest bearing deposits increased $7.5 million, or 11.00%, to $75.8 million at December 31, 2011 from $68.3 million at December 31, 2010, and savings deposits increased $3.7 million or 4.36% to $88.0 million at December 31, 2011 from $84.3 million at December 31, 2010. Certificates of deposit decreased 5.76% to $289.1 million at December 31, 2011 from $306.8 million at December 31, 2010. Additionally, the number of non-interest bearing deposit accounts increased 3.3% for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2011.

Total borrowings decreased $25.6 million, or 15.10%, to $144.0 million at December 31, 2011 from $169.6 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in deposits discussed previously enabled the Company to replace borrowings with lower costing funding sources such as interest bearing demand deposits and non- interest bearing deposits. At December 31, 2011, our borrowings to assets ratio decreased to 13.4% from 16.0% at December 31, 2010. Borrowings to total liabilities decreased to 15.6% at December 31, 2011 from 18.3% at December 31, 2010.

Stockholders’ equity increased $13.6 million, or 10.26%, to $145.7 million at December 31, 2011, from $132.1 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in equity was primarily attributable to the net income of $8.0 million and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, of $4.6 million. At December 31, 2011, stockholders’ equity totaled $145.7 million, or 13.60% of total assets, and tangible equity totaled $122.8 million or 11.72% of total tangible assets.

 

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

General. The Company recorded net income of $8.0 million, or $0.64 per common and fully diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to net income of $4.0 million, or $0.33 per common and fully diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2010. The year-over-year increase in net income is primarily attributable to the reversal of $12.2 million of a deferred tax valuation allowance, a $2.0 million reduction in OTTI charges and the $1.8 million gain on the sale of bank premises recorded in the second quarter of 2011. These positive factors were partially offset by a $12.1 million increase in the loan loss provision, an increase of $1.5 million in other real estate owned (OREO) expenses (primarily resulting from an increase of $1.3 million in OREO write-downs), a reduction of $489,000 in gains on the sale of OREO, and reduced gains on the sale of investment securities of $683,000. In addition, the Company recorded a net loss on loan sales of $67,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to net gains of $168,000 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2010. Net interest income decreased $874,000, or 2.45%, to $34.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $35.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decline in net interest income is primarily attributable to the yield on interest-earning assets decreasing 36 points compared to the cost of interest-bearing liabilities which decreased 32 basis points. The net interest margin decreased to 3.60% for the year ended December 31, 2011 from 3.66% for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Interest Income . Interest income decreased $3.8 million, or 7.56%, to $46.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $50.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decrease for the year resulted from a $3.5 million, or 7.82%, decrease in interest income on loans, and a decrease of $272,000, or 5.30%, in interest income on investment securities. Average loan balances for the year ended December 31, 2011 decreased $21.4 million, or 2.71% to $767.7 million from $789.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Due to the economic downturn, loan demand has not been sufficient to offset monthly principal reductions, pay-offs, charge-offs, the reclassification of loans to held for sale, and the transfer of loans to OREO. For the year ended December 31, 2011, loan charge-offs and write-downs totaled $19.7 million, loans transferred to OREO totaled $10.5 million, and, in the third quarter of 2011, $11.9 million of non-performing commercial loans were reclassified to loans held for sale at their fair market value. The average yield on the loan portfolio decreased 30 basis points to 5.42% for the year ended December 31, 2011 from 5.72% for the year ended December 31, 2010, reflecting a lower interest rate environment and the impact of non-accruing loans on interest income. The amount of interest income that would have been recorded had our non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms approximated $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The average balance of the investment portfolio increased $9.7 million, or 5.67%, to $180.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 from $171.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average yield on investments decreased 30 basis points to 2.61% for the year ended December 31, 2011 from 2.91% for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average balance of investments increased primarily due to reinvesting cash flow from the loan portfolio, which experienced marginal new loan volume during the year and $7.1 million in proceeds from the sale of bank premises in May 2011. The decline in yield is largely due to proceeds from higher yielding securities being reinvested in securities that have lower coupon rates. The Company prefers to maintain an effective duration for the portfolio of approximately 3 years. This strategy, while helpful from a liquidity standpoint, adversely impacts the investment portfolio yield as the Company foregoes purchasing securities with a longer term to maturity and higher coupon rates.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $2.9 million, or 20.14%, to $11.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $14.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decrease in interest expense resulted from lower rates on all interest-bearing deposit products, particularly certificates of deposit.

Interest expense on certificates of deposit decreased $1.6 million, or 26.54%, to $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $6.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit decreased 28 basis points to 1.49% for the year ended December 31, 2011, from 1.77% for the year ended December 31, 2010, while the average balance of certificates of deposit decreased $43.9 million, or 12.68% to $302.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $346.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Interest expense on NOW (interest-bearing demand accounts) and money market accounts decreased $428,000, or 19.74%, to $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average rate paid on NOW and money market accounts decreased 23 basis points to 0.57% for the year ended December 31, 2011, from 0.80% for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average balance of NOW and money market accounts increased $34.8 million, or 12.87%, to $305.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $270.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Interest expense on savings accounts decreased $101,000 to $215,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $316,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average rate paid on savings deposits decreased 13 basis points to 0.25% for the year ended December 31, 2011, from 0.38% for the year ended December 31, 2010, while the average balance of savings

 

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accounts increased $3.3 million, or 3.97% to $85.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $82.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average balance of NOW and money market accounts includes both indexed priced and fixed rate municipal account relationships for the year ended December 31, 2011, with an average balance of $50.8 million and an average rate of 0.60%, compared to an average balance of $28.5 million and an average rate of 0.49% for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Interest expense on borrowings (primarily Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances) decreased $770,000, or 13.01%, to $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 from $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average balance of borrowings declined $8.7 million, or 5.41%, to $152.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $160.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average rate paid on borrowings decreased 30 basis points to 3.38% for the year ended December 31, 2011, from 3.68% for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decreases in both the average balance and average rate paid on borrowings occurred as $25.0 million in fixed term advances with a weighted average rate of 3.80% matured during the year and were replaced as a funding source with lower costing deposits.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased $874,000, or 2.45%, to $34.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $35.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Our net interest margin decreased by 6 basis points to 3.60% for the year ended December 31, 2011, from 3.66% for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decrease in net interest income resulted from the yield on total interest-earning assets decreasing 36 basis points to 4.79% for the year ended December 31, 2011, from 5.15% for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decline in yield is primarily a result of cash flows from the loan portfolio being reinvested in lower yielding investments due to marginal new loan volume, the impact of non-accruing loans and the current interest rate environment. This decline was partially offset by the cost of total interest-bearing liabilities decreasing 32 basis points to 1.37% for the year ended December 31, 2011, from 1.69% for the year ended December 31, 2010. Significant interest expense savings were realized from certificates of deposits and money market accounts as pricing strategies implemented during the year reflected the current interest rate environment and competition. The ratio of average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities increased to 114.71% during the year ended December 31, 2011, from 113.67% for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Provision for Loan Losses. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 450 Contingencies, we establish provisions for loan losses which are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level we consider necessary to absorb credit losses incurred in the loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. In determining the level of the allowance for loan losses, we consider, among other things, past and current loss experience, evaluations of real estate collateral, current economic conditions, volume and type of lending, external factors such as competition and regulatory, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay a loan and the levels of delinquent loans.

Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status when payment of principal or interest is 90 days or more delinquent unless the loan is considered well secured and in the process of collection. Loans are also placed on non-accrual status when they are less than 90 days delinquent, if collection of principal or interest in full is in doubt. This determination is normally the result of the review of the borrower’s financial statements or other information that is obtained by the Bank.

All loans that are on non-accrual status are reviewed by management monthly to determine if a specific reserve or charge-off is appropriate. At this point in the delinquency collection efforts, the primary consideration is collateral value. When the Bank has a current appraisal, generally less than six months old, and management agrees that the property has not deteriorated in value since the appraisal, then management will analyze the loan in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables. When a current appraisal is not available, the Bank will request one. Upon receipt of the appraisal, we will review the loan in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables. Prior to receipt of an appraisal, management will consider, based on its knowledge of the market and other available information pertinent to the particular loan being reviewed, allocating a specific reserve for that loan. Loans are charged-off partially or in full based on upon the results of a completed FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis. We also perform a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis on loans that are not collateralized by real estate.

The amount of the allowance is based on management’s judgment of probable losses, and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or conditions change. We assess the allowance for loan losses and make provisions for loan losses on a quarterly basis.

 

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We recorded a provision for loan losses of $19.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $7.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 resulting from charge-offs and write-downs of loans transferred to held for sale totaling $19.7 million in 2011 compared to charge-offs of $8.8 million in 2010. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans (coverage ratio) increased to 46.10% at December 31, 2011, from 28.84% at December 31, 2010 primarily due a $16.1 million reduction in non-performing loans primarily resulting from the reclassification in the third quarter of 2011 of $11.9 million of non-performing commercial loans to loans held for sale at their fair market value. For the year ended December 31, 2011, charge-offs were $15.7 million compared to $8.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, resulting primarily from higher charge-offs on real estate-related loans. Included in the 2011 charge-offs of $15.7 million were partial charge-offs totaling $13.3 million. The amount of non-performing loans for which the full loss has been charged-off to total loans is 0.32%. The amount of non-performing loans for which the full loss has been charged-off to total non-performing loans is 8.52%. The coverage ratio is already net of loan charge-offs. Loan loss recoveries were $221,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $568,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Our allowance for loans losses increased $115,000 or 0.92%, to $12.6 million at December 31, 2011, from $12.5 million at December 31, 2010. The ratio of our allowance for loan loss to total loans increased to 1.74% at December 31, 2011, from 1.60% at December 31, 2010.

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $2.5 million, or 86.29%, to $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, from $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The increase resulted from the $1.8 million gain on the sale of bank premises recorded in the second quarter of 2011 and the Bank recognizing a reduced other-than-temporary impairment charge on investment securities which totaled $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to an impairment charge of $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Net gains on sales of investment securities totaled $149,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $832,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. Net losses on the sale of loans totaled $67,000 for the year ended 2011 compared to net gains on the sale of loans totaling $168,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company recorded net losses on the sale of OREO of $218,000 for the 2011 period compared to net gains on OREO sales of $$271,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Non-Interest Expense . Non-interest expense increased $2.4 million, or 8.39%, to $30.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 from $28.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. In 2011, OREO expenses increased $1.5 million over the 2010 period primarily resulting from an increase of $1.3 million in OREO write-downs. Loan related expenses increased $325,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011 resulting from increased expenses related to non-performing loans. Salaries and employee benefits increased $454,000 year-over-year. Increases in healthcare costs, stock-based compensation and pension plan funding costs were partially offset by reduced compensation expense. Occupancy and equipment expenses decreased $590,000, reflecting reduced depreciation and operating expenses as a result of the sale of bank premises in the second quarter of 2011. Year-over-year, advertising expenses increased $161,000 reflecting the Company’s aggressive approach to increase market share. Costs related to professional services (audit and legal) increased $160,000, primarily resulting from costs associated with tax planning strategies and compliance issues.

Income Tax Expense. For the year ended December 31, 2011 income tax expense was a benefit of $18.4 million, compared to a tax benefit of $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The 2011 tax benefit is primarily attributable to the reversal of $12.2 million of the deferred tax valuation allowance and a pre-tax loss of $10.4 million. The release of a portion of the valuation allowance was based on a pattern of sustained earnings exhibited by the Company over the most recent 7 quarters through September 30, 2011, projected future taxable income and a recent tax strategy to facilitate ordinary loss treatment by the Company of certain investment losses when such losses are recognized for tax purposes. Based on these factors management has determined that it is more likely than not that a greater portion of its deferred tax assets are realizable and has adjusted the valuation allowance accordingly. The 2010 tax benefit is primarily due to the release of $2.0 million of the deferred tax valuation allowance. The release of the valuation allowance was due to estimated taxable income through 2010 and the anticipated implementation of a business planning strategy which would result in the recognition of a capital gain.

 

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

General. The Company recorded net income of $4.0 million, or $.33 per share for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to a net loss of $17.9 million, or $1.45 per share for the year ended December 31, 2009. The $21.9 million year over year increase in net income is primarily attributable to reductions in the following expenses: $5.7 million in the loan loss provision, $1.7 million in OTTI charges, $973,000 in salaries and employee benefits, and $462,000 in Federal Deposit Insurance premiums. In addition, the year ended December 31, 2009 included a one-time $12.0 million tax expense related to the establishment of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Net interest income increased $225,000, or 0.63%, to $35.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to $35.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 due to an increase in the net interest margin to 3.66% for the year ended December 31, 2010 from 3.54% for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Interest Income . Interest income decreased $4.3 million, or 7.8%, to $50.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $54.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease for the year resulted primarily from a $2.8 million, or 35.7%, decrease in interest income on investments, and a $1.4 million, or 3.1%, decrease on interest income on loans. Average loan balances for the year ended December 31, 2010, decreased $17.5 million, or 2.2% to $789.1 million from $806.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Due to the economic downturn, loan demand has not been sufficient to offset monthly principal reductions, pay-offs, charge-offs and the transfer of loans to OREO resulting in the decline in average loan balances. The average yield on the loan portfolio decreased 5 basis points to 5.72% for the year ended December 31, 2010 from 5.77% for the year ended December 31, 2009, primarily due to competition for new loan originations in a lower interest rate environment.

The average balance of the investment portfolio decreased $13.4 million, or 7.2%, to $171.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 from $184.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The average yield on investments decreased 128 basis points to 2.91% for the year ended December 31, 2010 from 4.19% for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease in average balance is primarily a result of the impact from the sale of $31.7 million in mortgage-backed securities during June and August of 2009. The decline in yield is largely due to the first quarter 2010 write-off of $590,000 in accrued interest receivable related to bank-issued CDO securities and the implementation of a strategy to shorten the duration of the investment portfolio. Interest income was adversely impacted by this strategy in the short-term because longer duration, higher yielding mortgage-backed securities and municipal bonds were sold in 2009 and 2010 and partially replaced with callable, short-term U.S. Government and agency obligations and corporate bonds, which have yields that are below the portfolio average. Other contributing factors include interest rates on adjustable mortgage-backed securities repricing down, and callable U.S. Government and agency obligations being called and replaced at lower coupon rates.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $4.5 million, or 23.6%, to $14.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $19.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease in interest expense resulted from lower rates on all interest-bearing deposit products, particularly certificates of deposit.

Interest expense on certificates of deposit decreased $3.8 million, or 37.9%, to $6.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, from $9.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit decreased 89 basis points to 1.77% for the year ended December 31, 2010, from 2.66% for the year ended December 31, 2009, while the average balance of certificates of deposit decreased $25.4 million, or 6.8 % to $346.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $371.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Interest expense on NOW (interest-bearing demand accounts) and money market accounts increased $49,000, or 2.3%, to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The average rate paid on NOW and money market accounts decreased 9 basis points to 0.80% for the year ended December 31, 2010, from 0.89% for the year ended December 31, 2009. The average balance of NOW and money market accounts increased $33.2 million, or 14.0%, to $270.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $237.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Interest expense on savings accounts decreased $69,000 to $316,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $385,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The average rate paid on savings deposits decreased 10 basis points to 0.38% for the year ended December 31, 2010, from 0.48% for the year ended December 31, 2009, while the average balance of savings accounts increased $1.9 million, or 2.4% to $82.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $80.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The average balance of NOW and money market accounts includes both indexed priced and fixed rate municipal account relationships for the year ended December 31, 2010, with an average balance of $28.5 million and an average rate of 0.49%, compared to an average balance of $24.4 million and an average rate of 0.43% for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Interest expense on borrowings (primarily Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances) decreased $721,000, or 10.9%, to $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 from $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The average balance of borrowings declined $30.4 million, or 15.9%, to $160.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $191.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The average rate paid on borrowings increased 21 basis points to 3.68% for the year ended December 31, 2010, from 3.47% for the year ended December 31, 2009. This increase is primarily attributable to a decline in the average balance of lower costing overnight advances for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

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Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $225,000, or 0.6%, to $35.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $35.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Our net interest margin increased by 12 basis points to 3.66% for the year ended December 31, 2010, from 3.54% for the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase in net interest income resulted from having more rate sensitive liabilities tied to short term interest rates reprice to lower rates than rate sensitive assets. In particular, significant interest expense savings was realized from all deposit products due to pricing strategies implemented during the year. The ratio of average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities decreased to 113.67% during the year ended December 31, 2010, from 114.11% for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Provision for Loan Losses. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 450 Contingencies, we establish provisions for loan losses which are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level we consider necessary to absorb credit losses incurred in the loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. In determining the level of the allowance for loan losses, we consider, among other things, past and current loss experience, evaluations of real estate collateral, current economic conditions, volume and type of lending, external factors such as competition and regulatory, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay a loan and the levels of delinquent loans.

Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status when payment of principal or interest is 90 days or more delinquent unless the loan is considered well secured and in the process of collection. Loans are also placed on non-accrual status when they are less than 90 days delinquent, if collection of principal or interest in full is in doubt. This determination is normally the result of the review of the borrower’s financial statements or other information that is obtained by the Bank.

All loans that are on non-accrual status are reviewed by management monthly to determine if a specific reserve or charge-off is appropriate. At this point in the delinquency collection efforts, the primary consideration is collateral value. When the Bank has a current appraisal, generally less than six months old, and management agrees that the property has not deteriorated in value since the appraisal, then management will analyze the loan in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables. When a current appraisal is not available, the Bank will request one. Upon receipt of the appraisal, we will review the loan in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables. Prior to receipt of an appraisal, management will consider, based on its knowledge of the market and other available information pertinent to the particular loan being reviewed, allocating a specific reserve for that loan. Loans are charged-off partially or in full based on upon the results of a completed FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis. We also perform a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis on loans that are not collateralized by real estate.

The amount of the allowance is based on management’s judgment of probable losses, and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or conditions change. We assess the allowance for loan losses and make provisions for loan losses on a quarterly basis.

We recorded a provision for loan losses of $7.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to $13.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 resulting from lower charge-offs in 2010 compared to 2009. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans (coverage ratio) decreased to 28.84% at December 31, 2010, from 40.04% at December 31, 2009 primarily due to the classification of $11.8 million in troubled debt restructurings as non-performing loans. For the year ended December 31, 2010, charge-offs were $8.8 million compared to $11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, resulting primarily from lower charge-offs on real estate-related loans. Included in the 2010 charge-offs of $8.8 million were partial charge-offs totaling $4.5 million. The amount of non-performing loans for which the full loss has been charged-off to total loans is 0.51%. The amount of non-performing loans for which the full loss has been charged-off to total non-performing loans is 9.9%. The coverage ratio is already net of loan charge-offs. Loan loss recoveries were $568,000 for both the year ended December 31, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009.

Our allowance for loans losses decreased by $773,000 or 5.8%, to $12.5 million at December 31, 2010, from $13.3 million at December 31, 2009. The ratio of our allowance for loan loss to total loans decreased to 1.60% at December 31, 2010, from 1.66% at December 31, 2009.

 

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Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $1.9 million to $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $932,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase resulted from the Bank recognizing a reduced other-than-temporary impairment charge on investment securities which totaled $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to an impairment charge of $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Net gains on sales of investment securities totaled $832,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 and net gains on sales of loans totaled $168,000 for the 2010 period compared to $130,000 for the 2009 period. Net gains on the sale of other real estate owned totaled $271,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to net losses of $323,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009. Additionally, the year ended December 31, 2009 included $464,000 of BOLI insurance proceeds.

Non-Interest Expense . Non-interest expense decreased $634,000 to $28.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 from $29.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. For the year ended December 31, 2010, salaries and employee benefits decreased $973,000, or 6.5%. This resulted primarily from a $1.3 million charge for the year ended December 31, 2009 related to payments made under the employment agreement of the Company’s former President and Chief Executive Officer. For the year ended December 31, 2010, FDIC insurance premiums were $1.3 million compared to $1.7 for the year ended December 31, 2009, a decrease of $462,000, or 26.7%. Loan related expenses increased $193,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 resulting from increased expenses related to non-performing loans. In addition, year-to-year, occupancy and equipment expenses increased $179,000, data processing expenses increased $182,000, telecommunication expenses increased $133,000 and expenses related to other real estate owned increased $328,000. Costs related to professional services (audit and legal) declined $192,000.

Income Tax Expense. For the year ended December 31, 2010 income tax expense was a benefit of $1.5 million, compared to tax expense of $12.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The 2010 tax benefit is primarily due to the release of a $2.0 million valuation allowance. The release of the valuation allowance was due to estimated taxable income through December 31, 2010 and the anticipated implementation of a business planning strategy which would result in the recognition of a capital gain. Tax expense for 2009 is primarily a result of recording a deferred tax asset valuation allowance of $16.0 million after it was determined that it was “more likely than not” that a portion of the deferred tax assets of the Company would not be realized.

The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense.

 

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00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000
    For the Years Ended December 31,  
    2011     2010     2009  
          Interest                 Interest                 Interest        
    Average     Income/     Average     Average     Income/     Average     Average     Income/     Average  
    Balance     Expense     Yield     Balance     Expense     Yield     Balance     Expense     Yield  
    (dollars in thousands)  

Assets

                 

Interest-earning deposits

  $ 20,725      $ 137        0.66   $ 16,727      $ 157        0.94   $ 13,212      $ 230        1.74

Investments

    180,920        4,728        2.61     171,213        4,980        2.91     184,578        7,742        4.19

Loans

    767,695        41,602        5.42     789,101        45,132        5.72     806,586        46,561        5.77
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

    969,340        46,467        4.79     977,041        50,269        5.15     1,004,376        54,533        5.43

Noninterest-earning assets

    113,114            102,325            101,894       

Allowance for loan losses

    (13,301         (12,739         (12,268    
 

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

     

Total assets

  $ 1,069,153          $ 1,066,627          $ 1,094,002       
 

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

     

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                 

Interest-bearing demand accounts

  $ 141,099        472        0.33   $ 114,917        401        0.35   $ 108,665        414        0.38

Savings accounts

    85,409        215        0.25     82,146        316        0.38     80,248        385        0.48

Money market accounts

    163,873        1,268        0.77     155,289        1,767        1.14     128,319        1,705        1.33

Certificates of deposit

    302,426        4,509        1.49     346,323        6,138        1.77     371,664        9,886        2.66

Borrowings

    152,196        5,147        3.38     160,901        5,917        3.68     191,256        6,638        3.47
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

    845,003        11,611        1.37     859,576        14,539        1.69     880,152        19,028        2.16

Noninterest-bearing deposits

    75,930            69,438            68,364       

Other liabilities

    5,965            5,647            6,603       
 

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

     

Total liabilities

    926,898            934,661            955,119       

Stockholders’ equity

    142,255            131,966            138,883       
 

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

     

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 1,069,153          $ 1,066,627          $ 1,094,002       
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net interest income

    $ 34,856          $ 35,730          $ 35,505     
   

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

Net interest spread

        3.42         3.46         3.27

Net interest margin

        3.60         3.66         3.54

Net interest income and margin (tax equivalent basis) (1)

    $ 35,321        3.64     $ 36,314        3.72     $ 36,155        3.60
   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

    114.71         113.67         114.11    
 

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

     

 

(1) In order to present pre-tax income and resultant yields on tax-exempt investments on a basis comparable to those on taxable investments, a tax equivalent yield adjustment is made to interest income. The tax equilvalent adjustment has been computed using a Federal income tax rate of 35%, and has the effect of increasing interest income by $465,000, $584,000 and $650,000 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively. The average yield on investments increased to 2.87% from 2.61% for the year ended December 31, 2011, increased to 3.25% from 2.91% for the year ended December 31, 2010, and increased to 4.55% from 4.19% for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately, based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.

 

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September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       For the Year Ended December 31, 2011      For the Year Ended December 31, 2010  
       Compared to December 31, 2010      Compared to December 31, 2009  
       Increase (decrease) due to changes in:      Increase (decrease) due to changes in:  
       Average      Average      Net      Average      Average      Net  
       Volume      Rate      Change      Volume      Rate      Change  
       (in thousands)      (in thousands)  

Interest Earning Assets

                   

Interest-earning deposits

     $ 33       $ (53    $ (20    $ 51       $ (124    $ (73

Investments

       267         (519      (252      (532      (2,230      (2,762

Loans

       (1,245      (2,285      (3,530      (1,100      (329      (1,429
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest income

       (945      (2,857      (3,802      (1,581      (2,683      (4,264
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest-Bearing Liabilities

                   

Interest-bearing demand accounts

       87         (16      71         23         (36      (13

Savings accounts

       11         (112      (101      9         (78      (69

Money market accounts

       92         (591      (499      325         (263      62   

Certificates of deposit

       (730      (899      (1,629      (640      (3,108      (3,748

Borrowings

       (317      (453      (770      (1,111      390         (721
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

       (857      (2,071      (2,928      (1,394      (3,095      (4,489
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net interest income

     $ (88    $ (786    $ (874    $ (187    $ 412       $ 225   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Management of Market Risk

General . The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, interest rate risk is a significant risk to our net interest income and earnings. Our assets, consisting primarily of mortgage-related assets, have longer maturities than our liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits. As a result, a principal part of our business strategy is to manage interest rate risk and limit the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates. Accordingly, we have an Interest Rate Risk Committee of the Board, which meets quarterly, as well as an Asset/Liability Committee. The Asset/Liability Committee meets monthly and is comprised of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Lending Officer, Senior Vice President of Residential Lending, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking and our Treasurer. The Interest Rate Risk Committee is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for recommending to our Board of Directors the level of risk that is appropriate, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors.

We have sought to manage our interest rate risk in order to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates. As part of our ongoing asset-liability management, we currently use the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk:

 

   

originating commercial loans that generally tend to have shorter maturity or repricing periods and higher interest rates than residential mortgage loans;

 

   

investing in shorter duration investment grade corporate securities, U.S. Government agency obligations and collateralized mortgage-backed securities;

 

   

obtaining general financing through lower cost deposits, brokered deposits and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank;

 

   

originating adjustable rate and short-term consumer loans;

 

   

selling a portion of our long-term residential mortgage loans; and

 

   

lengthening the terms of borrowings and deposits.

 

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By shortening the average maturity of our interest-earning assets by increasing our investments in shorter term loans, as well as loans with variable interest rates, it helps to better match the maturities and interest rates of our assets and liabilities, thereby reducing the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates.

Net Portfolio Value Analysis . We compute amounts by which the net present value of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (net portfolio value or “NPV”) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. Our simulation model uses a discounted cash flow analysis to measure the interest rate sensitivity of net portfolio value. We estimate the economic value of these assets and liabilities under the assumption that interest rates experience an instantaneous and sustained increase of 100 or 200 basis points or decrease of 100 or 200 basis points.

Net Interest Income Analysis. In addition to NPV calculations, we analyze our sensitivity to changes in interest rates through our net interest income model. Net interest income is the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. In our model, we estimate what our net interest income would be for a twelve-month period. We then calculate what the net interest income would be for the same period under the assumption that interest rates experience an instantaneous and sustained increase of 100 or 200 basis points or decrease of 100 or 200 basis points.

The table below sets forth, as of December 31, 2011, our calculation of the estimated changes in our net portfolio value and net interest income that would result from the designated instantaneous and sustained changes in interest rates. Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments and deposit decay, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Net Portfolio Value     Net Interest Income  
Changes in               Increase (decrease) in              Increase (decrease) in  
Interest Rates      Estimated NPV        Estimated NPV     Estimated Net        Estimated Net Interest Income  

(basis points) (1)

     (2)        Amount      Percent     Interest Income        Amount      Percent  
       (dollars in thousands)  

+200

     $ 180,648         $ 4,757         2.70   $ 32,292         $ (1,942      -5.67

+100

     $ 182,417         $ 6,526         3.71   $ 33,467         $ (767      -2.24

  0

     $ 175,891              $ 34,234           

-100

     $ 159,880         $ (16,011      -9.10   $ 34,116         $ (118      -0.34

-200

     $ 144,960         $ (30,931      -17.59   $ 33,714         $ (520      -1.52

 

(1)  

Assumes an instantaneous and sustained uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.

 

(2)  

NPV is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

The table above indicates that at December 31, 2011, in the event of a 100 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 3.7% increase in net portfolio value and a $767,000 decrease in net interest income. In the event of a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 9.1% decrease in net portfolio value and a $118,000 decrease in net interest income.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk through changes in net portfolio value and net interest income. Modeling changes require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the net portfolio value and net interest income information presented assume that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured, and assume that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although interest rate risk calculations provide an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity refers to our ability to meet the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers as well as our operating cash needs with cost-effective funding. We generate funds to meet these needs primarily through our core deposit base and the maturity or repayment of loans and other interest-earning assets, including investments. Proceeds from the maturity, redemption, and return of principal of investment securities totaled $107.3 million during 2011 and were used either for liquidity or to invest in securities of similar quality as our current investment portfolio. We also have available unused wholesale sources of liquidity, including overnight federal funds and repurchase agreements, advances from the FHLB of New York, borrowings through the discount window at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and access to certificates of deposit through brokers. We can also raise cash through the sale of earning assets, such as loans and marketable securities. As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s entire investment portfolio, with a fair market value of $190.7 million, was classified as available-for-sale.

Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that we may not be able to meet our financial obligations and operating cash needs or may become overly reliant upon external funding sources. In order to manage this risk, our Board of Directors has established a Liquidity Management Policy and Contingency Funding Plan that identifies primary sources of liquidity, establishes procedures for monitoring and measuring liquidity and quantifies minimum liquidity requirements based on limits approved by our Board of Directors. This policy designates our Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) as the body responsible for meeting these objectives. The ALCO, which includes members of executive management, reviews liquidity on a periodic basis and approves significant changes in strategies that affect balance sheet or cash flow positions. Liquidity is centrally managed on a daily basis by our Chief Financial Officer and the Treasury Department. Liquidity stress testing is performed annually, unless circumstance dictate more frequently, and all testing results are reported to the Board of Directors.

Cape Bank’s long-term liquidity source is a large core deposit base and a strong capital position. Core deposits are the most stable source of liquidity a bank can have due to the long-term relationship with a deposit customer. The level of deposits during any period is sometimes influenced by factors outside of management’s control, such as the level of short-term and long-term market interest rates and yields offered on competing investments, such as money market mutual funds. Deposits increased $21.3 million, or 2.8%, during 2011, and comprised 83.7% of total liabilities at December 31, 2011, as compared to 81.1% at December 31, 2010.

Cape Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At December 31, 2011, Cape Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. Cape Bank is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. Capital stress testing is performed annually, useless circumstance dictate more frequently, and all testing results are reported to the Board of Directors. See “Supervision and Regulation—Federal Banking Regulation—Capital Requirements” and Note 15, “Regulatory Matters” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

Commitments. As a financial services provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit. While these contractual obligations represent our potential future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we originate. In addition, we routinely enter into commitments to sell mortgage loans; such amounts are not significant to our operations. For additional information, see Note 12, “Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Concentrations of Credit Risk” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of our operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities and agreements with respect to investments.

 

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The following table summarizes our significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations and other funding needs by payment date at December 31, 2011. The payment amounts represent those amounts due to the recipient and do not include any unamortized premiums or discounts or other similar carrying amount adjustments.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Payments Due by Period  
       Less Than        One to Three        Three to Five        More than           

Contractual Obligations

     One Year        Years        Years        Five Years        Total  
       (in thousands)  

Borrowings

     $ 25,000         $ 80,000         $ 29,037         $ 9,982         $ 144,019   

Operating leases

       552           756           —             —             1,308   

Purchase obligations

       —             —             —             —             —     

Certificates of deposit

       211,033           64,067           14,005           —             289,105   

Other long-term liabilities

       —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 236,585         $ 144,823         $ 43,042         $ 9,982         $ 434,432   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit

     $ 84,076         $ —           $ —           $ —           $ 84,076   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

Our consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Generally accepted accounting principles generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration for changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Unlike industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than the effects of inflation.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

For information regarding market risk see Item 7- “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation”.

 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The information required by this item begins on page F-3.

 

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the fiscal year (the “Evaluation Date”). Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting them to the material information relating to us (or our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

 

 

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(b) Changes in internal controls

There were no significant changes made in our internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

(c) Management report on internal control over financial reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control system is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the Directors of the Company: and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Cape Bancorp, Inc.’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on our assessment we believe that, as of December 31, 2011, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

Cape Bancorp’s independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. This report appears on page F-1.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302 Certifications have been filed with the SEC as exhibit 31.1 and exhibit 31.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

Not Applicable.

PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Proposal I—Election of Directors” .

 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement specifically the section captioned “Executive Compensation” .

 

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Voting Securities and Principal Holder Thereof” .

 

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Transactions with Certain Related Persons” .

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement, specifically the section captioned “Proposal II-Ratification of Appointment of Auditors” .

PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1) Financial Statements

The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-K.

 

  (A) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

  (B) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

  (C) Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

 

  (D) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

 

  (E) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

 

  (F) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

None.

(a)(3) Exhibits

3.1    Articles of Incorporation of Cape Bancorp, Inc. (1)
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Cape Bancorp, Inc. (2)
4    Form of Common Stock Certificate of Cape Bancorp, Inc. (1)
10.1    Form of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (1)
10.2    Employment Agreement for Robert J. Boyer (3)
10.3    Employment Agreement for Michael D. Devlin (4)
10.4    Change in Control Agreement for Guy Hackney (4)
10.5    Change in Control Agreement for James McGowan, Jr. (4)
10.6    Change in Control Agreement for Michele Pollack (4)
10.7
  

Change in Control Agreement for Donald Dodson (4)

 

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10.8
  

Change in Control Agreement for Charles L. Pinto (5)

10.9    Form of Director Retirement Plan (1)
10.10    2008 Equity Incentive Plan (6)
14    Code of Ethics (7)
21    Subsidiaries of Registrant
23.1    Consent of KPMG LLP
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32
  

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

101
  

The following materials from Cape Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on From 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) related notes to these financial statements – Furnished herewith. (8)

 

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Cape Bancorp, Inc.. (file no. 333-146178), originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 19, 2007.

 

(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 18, 2008.

 

(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2010, indicating that such agreement would not be renewed.

 

(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2010.

 

(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2011.

 

(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 2008.

 

(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008.

 

(8) Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

 

CAPE BANCORP, INC.

:

Date: March 14, 2012

 

By:

  /s/ Michael D. Devlin
   

Michael D. Devlin

Chief Executive Officer and President

    (Duly Authorized Representative)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signatures

  

Title

   Date

/s/ Michael D. Devlin

   Chief Executive Officer and President    March 14, 2012

Michael D. Devlin

   (Principal Executive Officer)   

/s/ Guy Hackney

   Chief Financial Officer    March 14, 2012

Guy Hackney

   (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)   

/s/ James J. Lynch

   Director    March 14, 2012

James J. Lynch

     

/s/ Agostino R. Fabietti

   Director    March 14, 2012

Agostino R. Fabietti

     

/s/ Roy Goldberg

   Director    March 14, 2012

Roy Goldberg

     

/s/ Robert F. Garrett, III

   Director    March 14, 2012

Robert F. Garrett, III

     

/s/ Frank J. Glaser

   Director    March 14, 2012

Frank J. Glaser

     

/s/ Mark A. Benevento

   Director    March 14, 2012

Mark A. Benevento

     

/s/ David C. Ingersoll, Jr.

   Director    March 14, 2012

David C. Ingersoll, Jr.

     

/s/ Joanne D. Kay

   Director    March 14, 2012

Joanne D. Kay

     

/s/ Matthew J. Reynolds

   Director    March 14, 2012

Matthew J. Reynolds

     

/s/ Thomas K. Ritter

   Director    March 14, 2012

Thomas K. Ritter

     

 

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF

CAPE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-1   

Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010

     F-4   

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

     F-5   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

     F-6   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

     F-7   

Notes to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-8   

* * *

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Cape Bancorp, Inc.:

We have audited Cape Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting . Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

 

F-1


Cape Bancorp, Inc.

March 14, 2012

Page 2 of 2

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, and our report dated March 14, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

March 14, 2012

 

F-2


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Cape Bancorp, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cape Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 14, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting .

/s/ KPMG LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

March 14, 2012

 

F-3


CAPE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

September 30, September 30,
       December 31,      December 31,  
       2011      2010  
       (in thousands)  

ASSETS

       

Cash & due from financial institutions

     $ 21,762       $ 10,181   

Interest-bearing bank balances

       3,713         4,816   
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

       25,475         14,997   

Interest-bearing time deposits

       9,828         9,361   

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $ 192,284 and $165,877 respectively)

       190,714         157,407   

Loans held for sale

       7,657         1,224   

Loans, net of allowance of $12,653 and $12,538 respectively

       716,341         772,318   

Accrued interest receivable

       3,601         4,029   

Premises and equipment, net

       20,188         25,212   

Other real estate owned

       8,354         3,255   

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost

       7,533         8,721   

Prepaid FDIC insurance premium

       1,987         3,195   

Deferred income taxes

       20,495         6,054   

Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)

       29,249         28,252   

Goodwill

       22,575         22,575   

Intangible assets, net

       334         445   

Assets held for sale

       477         479   

Other assets

       6,320         3,518   
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     $ 1,071,128       $ 1,061,042   
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

       

Liabilities

       

Deposits

       

Noninterest-bearing deposits

     $ 75,774       $ 68,267   

Interest-bearing deposits

       698,629         684,801   

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements

       37,519         37,507   

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings

       106,500         132,130   

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

       582         554   

Accrued interest payable

       531         714   

Other liabilities

       5,874         4,915   
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       925,409         928,888   
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

       

Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 13,324,521 shares in 2011 and 2010; outstanding 13,314,111 shares at December 31, 2011 and 13,313,521 shares at December 31, 2010

       133         133   

Additional paid-in capital

       127,364         126,864   

Treasury stock at cost: 10,410 shares at December 31, 2011 and 11,000 shares at December 31, 2010

       (81      (85

Unearned ESOP shares

       (8,954      (9,380

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

       (942      (5,590

Retained earnings

       28,199         20,212   
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

       145,719         132,154   
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity

     $ 1,071,128       $ 1,061,042   
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

F-4


CAPE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

       Years ended December 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  
     (dollars in thousands, except share data)  

Interest income:

      

Interest on loans

   $ 41,602      $ 45,132      $ 46,561   

Interest and dividends on investments

      

Taxable

     2,237        1,612        2,961   

Tax-exempt

     930        1,189        1,359   

Interest on mortgage-backed securities

     1,698        2,336        3,652   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

     46,467        50,269        54,533   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense:

      

Interest on deposits

     6,464        8,622        12,390   

Interest on borrowings

     5,147        5,917        6,638   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     11,611        14,539        19,028   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income before provision for loan losses

     34,856        35,730        35,505   

Provision for loan losses

     19,607        7,496        13,159   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     15,249        28,234        22,346   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-interest income:

      

Service fees

     3,555        3,427        3,011   

Net gains (losses) on sale of loans

     (67     168        130   

Net income from BOLI

     998        1,042        1,041   

Net rental income

     157        233        318   

Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities held for sale, net

     149        832        1,195   

Net gain (loss) on sale of OREO

     (218     271        (323

Gain on sale of bank premises

     1,830        —          —     

Other

     364        303        693   

Gross other-than-temporary impairment losses

     (1,661     (5,382     (7,538

Less: Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income

     204        1,957        2,405   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net other-than-temporary impairment losses

     (1,457     (3,425     (5,133
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

     5,311        2,851        932   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-interest expense:

      

Salaries and employee benefits

     14,431        13,977        14,950   

Occupancy expenses, net

     1,833        2,028        1,998   

Equipment expenses

     1,236        1,631        1,482   

Federal insurance premiums

     1,274        1,267        1,729   

Data processing

     1,365        1,341        1,159   

Loan related expenses

     2,362        2,037        1,844   

Advertising

     558        397        358   

Telecommunications

     1,034        985        852   

Professional services

     784        624        816   

OREO expenses

     2,503        956        628   

Other operating

     3,548        3,291        3,352   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest expense

     30,928        28,534        29,168   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (10,368     2,551        (5,890

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (18,355     (1,490     12,011   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,987      $ 4,041      $ (17,901
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share (see Note 16):

      

Basic

   $ 0.64      $ 0.33      $ (1.45

Diluted

   $ 0.64      $ 0.33      $ (1.45

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

      

Basic

     12,393,359        12,351,902        12,312,714   

Diluted

     12,398,178        12,354,952        12,312,714   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CAPE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

 

                              Accumulated              
                        Unearned     Other           Total  
     Common      Paid-In     Treasury     ESOP     Comprehensive     Retained     Stockholders’  
     Stock      Capital     Stock     Shares     Income (Loss)     Earnings     Equity  
                        (in thousands)              

Balance, December 31, 2008

   $ 133       $ 126,801        —        $ (10,232   $ (6,022   $ 30,045      $ 140,725   

Net loss

     —           —          —          —            (17,901     (17,901

Net unrealized gains, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes

     —           —          —          —          3,404        —          3,404   
               

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

                  (14,497

Cumulative effect adjustment to reclassify non-credit component of previously recorded other-than-temporary impairment

     —           —          —          —          (4,027     4,027        —     

ESOP shares earned

     —           (106     —          426        —          —          320   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

     133         126,695        —          (9,806     (6,645     16,171        126,548   

Net income

     —           —          —          —          —          4,041        4,041   

Stock option compensation expense

     —           268        —          —          —          —          268   

Restricted stock compensation expense

     —           8        —          —          —          —          8   

Net unrealized gains, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes

     —           —          —          —          1,055        —          1,055   
               

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

                  5,372   

Common stock repurchased—11,000 shares

     —           —          (85     —          —          —          (85

ESOP shares earned

     —           (107     —          426        —          —          319   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

     133         126,864        (85     (9,380     (5,590     20,212        132,154   

Net income

     —           —          —          —          —          7,987        7,987   

Stock option compensation expense

     —           526        —          —          —          —          526   

Restricted stock compensation expense

     —           17        —          —          —          —          17   

Issuance of stock for stock options

     —           —          4        —          —          —          4   

Net unrealized gains, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes

     —           —          —          —          4,648        —          4,648   
               

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

                  13,182   

ESOP shares earned

     —           (43     —          426        —          —          383   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

   $ 133       $ 127,364      $ (81   $ (8,954   $ (942   $ 28,199      $ 145,719   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CAPE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

       Years ended December 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  
           (in thousands)        

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,987      $ 4,041      $ (17,901

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Provision for loan losses

     19,607        7,496        13,159   

Net (gain) loss on the sale of loans

     67        (168     (130

Gain on the sale of bank premises

     (1,830     —          —     

Net (gain) loss on the sale of other real estate owned

     218        (271     323   

Write-down of other real estate owned

     1,848        501        513   

Loss on impairment of securities

     1,457        3,425        5,133   

Net gain on sale of investments

     (149     (832     (1,195

(Gain) loss on disposal of other assets

     24        (30     7   

Write-down of assets held for sale

     —          —          198   

Earnings on BOLI

     (998     (1,042     (1,041

Originations of loans held for sale

     (21,986     (16,471     (10,971

Proceeds from sales of loans

     27,206        15,645        10,573   

Depreciation and amortization

     1,254        1,910        1,850   

ESOP and stock-based compensation expense

     925        596        320   

Deferred income taxes

     (16,694     (2,694     11,537   

Changes in assets and liabilities that (used) provided cash:

      

Accrued interest receivable

     428        601        106   

Other assets

     (1,115     1,589        (4,400

Accrued interest payable

     (183     (93     29   

Other liabilities

     (328     559        1,323   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     17,738        14,762        9,433   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Proceeds from sales of AFS securities

     12,441        16,889        31,708   

Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal repayments of HTM securities

     —          —          8,643   

Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal repayments of AFS securities

     107,326        112,031        83,884   

Purchases of HTM securities

     —          —          (2,998

Purchases of AFS securities

     (147,492     (134,323     (108,976

Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     1,188        1,554        1,327   

Repurchase of common stock

     —          (85     —     

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

     3,316        5,082        1,786   

Increase in interest-bearing time deposits

     (467     (1,909     (1,917

(Increase) decrease in loans, net

     13,854        5,601        (26,448

Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment

     7,078        —          —     

Purchases of premises and equipment

     (275     (281     (551
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (3,031     4,559        (13,542
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Net increase in deposits

     21,339        16,502        25,614   

Increase (decrease) in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

     28        11        (43

Increase in long-term borrowings

     20,000        5,000        50,000   

Repayments of long-term borrowings

     (25,000     (30,000     (14,000

Net change in short-term borrowings

     (20,600     (9,350     (66,450

Proceeds from exercise of shares from option plans

     4        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (4,229     (17,837     (4,879
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     10,478        1,484        (8,988

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     14,997        13,513        22,501   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 25,475      $ 14,997      $ 13,513   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information:

      

Cash paid during period for:

      

Interest

   $ 11,794      $ 14,632      $ 18,999   

Income taxes, net of refunds

   $ 1,276      $ 1,465      $ 17   

Deferred gain on the sale of bank premises

   $ 1,600      $ —        $ —     

Supplementary disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:

      

Fair value of held to maturity securities reclassified to available for sale

   $ —        $ —        $ 44,523   

Transfers from loans to other real estate owned

   $ 10,480      $ 3,750      $ 7,087   

Transfers from premises and equipment to assets held for sale

   $ 477      $ —        $ —     

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES T O AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION

Cape Bancorp (the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation that was incorporated on September 14, 2007 for the purpose of becoming the holding company of Cape Bank (formerly Cape Savings Bank) in connection with Cape Bank’s mutual-to-stock conversion, the Company initial public offering and simultaneous acquisition of Boardwalk Bancorp, Inc. (“Boardwalk Bancorp”), Linwood, New Jersey and its wholly-owned New Jersey chartered bank subsidiary, Boardwalk Bank. As a result of these transactions, Boardwalk Bancorp was merged with, and into, Cape Bancorp and Boardwalk Bank was merged with, and into, Cape Bank. As of January 31, 2008, Cape Savings Bank changed its name to Cape Bank.

Cape Bank (the “Bank”) is a New Jersey-chartered stock savings bank. The Bank provides a complete line of business and personal banking products through its sixteen full service branch offices located throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties in southern New Jersey and loan production offices in Burlington and Cape May Counties. The Bank received regulatory approval for the closing of one branch in Cape May County which was effective as of the close of business February 4, 2011. Also, on January 5, 2012, the Bank received regulatory approval to close an additional branch in Atlantic County, effective March 16, 2012.

The Bank competes with other banking and financial institutions in its primary market areas. Commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions and money market funds actively compete for savings and time certificates of deposit and all types of loans. Such institutions, as well as consumer financial and insurance companies, may be considered competitors of the Bank with respect to one or more of the services it renders.

The Bank is subject to regulations of certain state and federal agencies, and accordingly, the Bank is periodically examined by such regulatory authorities. As a consequence of the regulation of commercial banking activities, the Bank’s business is particularly susceptible to future state and federal legislation and regulations.

NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP).

We have prepared the consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cape Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentations. In the opinion of management, all accounting entries and adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been made. Events occurring subsequent to the date of the balance sheet have been evaluated for potential recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements through the date of the filing of the consolidated financial statements with the SEC.

 

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Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (or with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles), management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, deferred taxes, evaluation of investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment and fair values of financial instruments are particularly subject to change.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, overnight deposits, federal funds sold and interest-bearing bank balances. The Federal Reserve Bank required reserves of $760,000 as of December 31, 2011, and $657,000 as of December 31, 2010, are included in these balances.

Interest-Bearing Time Deposits: Interest-bearing time deposits are held to maturity, are carried at cost and have original maturities greater than three months.

Investment Securities: Investment securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of equity, net of related income tax effects. Gains and losses on sales of investment securities are recognized upon realization utilizing the specific identification method.

When the fair value of a debt security has declined below the amortized cost at the measurement date, an entity that intends to sell a security or is more likely than not to sell the security before the recovery of the security’s cost basis, the entity must recognize the other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) in earnings. For a debt security with a fair value below the amortized cost at the measurement date where it is more likely than not that an entity will not sell the security before the recovery of its cost basis, but an entity does not expect to recover the entire cost basis of the security, the security is considered other-than-temporarily impaired. The related OTTI loss on the debt security will be recognized in earnings to the extent of the credit losses with the remaining impairment loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. In estimating other-than-temporary losses, management considers: the length of time and extent that fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, cash flow, stress testing analysis on securities when applicable, and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the security for a period sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

Loans Held for Sale (HFS): HFS consists of residential mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market and, from time to time, certain loans transferred from the loan portfolio to HFS, all of which are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair market value. The fair value of residential mortgage loans is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data. The fair values of loans transferred from the loan portfolio to HFS are based on the amounts offered for these loans in currently pending sales transactions or as determined by outstanding commitments from investors. Write-downs on loans transferred to HFS are charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent declines in fair value, if any, are charged to operating income and the HFS balance is reduced. Gains and losses on sales of loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loans sold.

Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, net of unearned interest, deferred loan fees and costs, and reduced by an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amounts outstanding. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to operations. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely.

 

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Recognition of interest income is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, the collectability of such interest becomes doubtful. A commercial loan is classified as non-accrual when the loan is 90 days or more delinquent, or when in the opinion of management, the collectability of such loan is in doubt. Consumer and residential loans are classified as non-accrual when the loan is 90 days or more delinquent with a loan to value ratio greater than 70 percent. Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loans as an adjustment to the yield on loans receivable in a manner which approximates the interest method.

All interest accrued, but not received, for loans placed on non-accrual, is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for as a reduction of the principal balance until qualifying for return to accrual. Commercial loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Payments are generally applied to reduce the principal balance but, in certain situations, the application of payments may vary. Consumer and residential loans are returned to accrual status when their delinquency becomes less than 90 days and/or the loan to value ratio is less than 70 percent.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at an amount management deems appropriate to cover probable incurred losses. In determining the level to be maintained, management evaluates many factors including current economic trends, industry experience, historical loss experience, industry loan concentrations, the borrowers’ ability to repay and repayment performance, estimated collateral values, changes in loan policies and procedures, changes in loan volume, delinquency and troubled asset trends, loan management and personnel, internal and external loan review, total credit exposure of the individual or entity, and external factors including competition, legal, regulatory and seasonal factors. In the opinion of management, the allowance is appropriate to absorb probable loan losses. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance for losses on loans. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examination. Charge-offs to the allowance are made when the loan is transferred to other real estate owned or a determination of loss is made.

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans are individually evaluated for impairment. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Included in the Company’s impaired loan portfolio are modified loans. Per FASB ASC 310-40, Troubled Debt Restructuring, (“FASB ASC 310-40”), a modification is one in which the creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider, such as providing for a below market interest rate and/or forgiving principal or previously accrued interest; this modification may stem from an agreement or be imposed by law or a court, and may involve a multiple note structure. Prior to the modification, if the loans which are modified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) are already classified as non-accrual, these loans may only be returned to performing (i.e. accrual status) after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable amount of time, generally six months; this sustained repayment performance may include the period of time just prior to the restructuring.

Other Real Estate Owned: Real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as other real estate owned and is initially recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair market value, less the estimated cost to sell, at the date of foreclosure, thereby establishing a new cost basis. If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, an OREO write-down is recorded through expense and the OREO balance is lowered to reflect the current fair value. Operating costs after acquisition are expensed.

Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Buildings and related components are depreciated using the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 10 to 39 years. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line (or accelerated) method with useful lives ranging from 3 to 7 years. ( See Note 18 – Sale of Bank Premises )

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLB) Stock: The Bank is a member of the FHLB of New York. Members are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Cash dividends are reported as income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill results from business acquisitions and represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of acquired tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment and any such impairment will be recognized in the period identified. The annual goodwill assessment for 2011 was performed in the fourth quarter at which time there was no impairment to be recognized.

Other intangible assets consist of core deposit and acquired customer relationship intangible assets arising from whole bank acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an accelerated method over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 13 years. Other intangible assets are assessed at least annually for impairment and any such impairment will be recognized in the period identified.

Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI): The Bank has an investment of bank owned life insurance. BOLI involves the purchasing of life insurance by the Bank on a chosen group of employees and directors. The Bank is the owner and beneficiary of the policies and in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 325 “Investments in Insurance Contracts”, the amount recorded is the cash surrender value, which is the amount realizable.

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

Defined Benefit Plan: The Bank participates in the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions (The “Pentegra DB Plan”), a tax-qualified defined benefit pension plan. The Pentegra DB Plan’s Employer Identification Number is 13-5645888 and the Plan Number is 333. The Pentegra DB Plan operates as a multi-employer plan for accounting purposes and as a multiple-employer plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code. There are no collective bargaining agreements in place that require contributions to the Pentegra DB Plan. (See Note 13 – Benefit Plans).

The plan was amended to freeze participation to new employees commencing January 1, 2008. Employees who became eligible to participate prior to January 1, 2008, will continue to accrue a benefit under the plan. The Bank accrues pension costs as incurred. The plan was further amended to freeze benefits as of December 31, 2008 for all employees eligible to participate prior to January 1, 2008.

401(k) Plan: The Bank maintains a tax-qualified defined contribution plan for all salaried employees of Cape Bank who have satisfied the 401(k) Plan’s eligibility requirements. The Bank’s matching contribution under the Plan is equal to 100% of the participant’s contribution on up to 3% of the participant’s salary contributed to the plan and 50% of contributions on the next 2% of salary contributed by the participant, with a maximum potential matching contribution of 4%. Effective, January 1, 2012, the Bank eliminated the matching contribution formula and replaced it with a discretionary form of matching contribution.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): The cost of shares issued to the ESOP, but not yet earned is shown as a reduction of equity. Compensation expense is based on the market price of shares as they are committed to be released to participant accounts and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations. (See Note 13 – Benefit Plans).

 

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Stock Benefit Plan: The Company has an Equity Incentive Plan (the “Stock Benefit Plan”) under which incentive and non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs) and restricted stock awards (RSAs) may be granted periodically to certain employees and directors. Under the fair value method of accounting for stock options, the fair value is measured on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with market assumptions. This amount is amortized as salaries and employee benefits expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Option pricing models require the use of highly subjective assumptions, including expected stock price volatility, which, if changed, can significantly affect fair value estimates.

Income Taxes: Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The principal types of accounts resulting in differences between assets and liabilities for financial statement and tax purposes are the allowance for loan losses, deferred compensation, deferred loan fees, charitable contributions, depreciation and other-than-temporary impairment charges. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded against net deferred tax assets when management has concluded that it is not more likely than not that a portion or all will be realized. Management considers several factors in determining whether a portion of or all of the valuation allowance should be reversed such as the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible and tax planning strategies.

Beginning with the adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, included in FASB ASC Subtopic 740-10—Income Taxes—Overall, the Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. Prior to the adoption of Interpretation 48, the Company recognized the effect of income tax positions only if such positions were probable of being sustained.

The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as non-interest expense.

Earnings Per Share: Basic earnings (loss) per common share is the net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. ESOP shares are not considered outstanding for this calculation unless earned. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock option and restricted stock awards, if any.

Comprehensive Income (Loss): Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income as well as certain other items which result in a change to equity during the period. Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale which are also recognized as separate components of equity as follows:

 

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     Before Tax     Tax Benefit     Net of Tax  
     Amount     (Expense)     Amount  
           (in thousands)        

December 31, 2011

      

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

   $ 5,796      $ (1,811   $ 3,985   

Non-credit related unrealized loss on other-than-temporarily impaired CDOs

     (204     81        (123

Reclassification adjustment for gain on sale of AFS securities

     (149     60        (89

Reclassification adjustment for credit related OTTI included in net income

     1,457        (582     875   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net

   $ 6,900      $ (2,252   $ 4,648   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2010

      

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

   $ 1,015      $ (379   $ 636   

Non-credit related unrealized loss on other-than-temporarily impaired CDOs

     (1,957     665        (1,292

Reclassification adjustment for gain on sale of AFS securities

     (832     283        (549

Reclassification adjustment for credit related OTTI included in net income

     3,425        (1,165     2,260   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net

   $ 1,651      $ (596   $ 1,055   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

      

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

   $ 3,625      $ (1,233   $ 2,392   

Non-credit related unrealized loss on other-than-temporarily impaired CDOs

     (2,405     818        (1,587

Reclassification adjustment for gain on sale of AFS securities

     (1,195     406        (789

Reclassification adjustment for credit related OTTI included in net income

     5,133        (1,745     3,388   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net

   $ 5,158      $ (1,754   $ 3,404   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Segments: While the chief decision makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis. Operating segments are aggregated into one as operating results for all segments are similar. Accordingly, all of the financial service operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.

Effect of Newly Issued Accounting Standards:

In April 2009, FASB issued new authoritative accounting guidance under FASB ASC Topic 320, “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities” regarding the recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairments, which modified the requirement in existing accounting guidance to demonstrate the intent and ability to hold an investment security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. When the fair value of a debt security has declined below the amortized cost at the measurement date, an entity that intends to sell a security or is more-likely-than-not to sell the security before the recovery of the security’s cost basis, must recognize the other-than-temporary impairment in earnings. For a debt security with a fair value below the amortized cost at the measurement date where it is more-likely-than-not that an entity will not sell the security before the recovery of its cost basis, but an entity does not expect to recover the entire cost basis of the security, the security is considered other-than-temporarily impaired. The related other-than-temporary impairment loss on the debt security will be recognized in earnings to the extent of the credit losses with the remaining impairment loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. This standard is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. As a result of this standard the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment net of tax of $4.1 million to retained earnings for the non-credit portion of OTTI previously recognized as well as recognized a charge to earnings for credit losses incurred in the period of adoption.

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820)—Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (ASU 2010-06). ASU 2010-06 requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements, including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, on a gross basis, in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 also requires disclosure of fair value measurements by "class" instead of by "major category" as well as any changes in valuation techniques used during the reporting period. For disclosures of Level 1 and Level 2 activity, fair value measurements by "class" and changes in valuation techniques, ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, with disclosures for previous comparative periods prior to adoption not required. The adoption of this portion of ASU 2010-06 on January 1, 2010 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. For the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements, ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this portion of ASU 2010-06 effective January 1, 2011, did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-28, Intangibles (Topic 350): When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts (ASU 2010-28). ASU 2010-28 provides guidance on (i) the circumstances under which step 2 of the goodwill impairment test must be performed for reporting units with zero or negative

 

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carrying amounts, and (ii) the qualitative factors to be taken into account when performing step 2 in determining whether it is more likely than not that impairment exists. ASU 2010-28 is effective for public entities with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption prohibited. Upon initial application, all entities having reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts are required to assess whether it is more likely than not that impairment exists and any resulting goodwill impairment should be recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. The adoption of ASU 2010-28 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-29, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations (ASU 2010-29). ASU 2010-29 clarifies that pro forma revenue and earnings for a business combination occurring in the current year should be presented as though the business combination occurred as of the beginning of the year or, if comparative financial statements are presented, as though the business combination took place as of the beginning of the comparative year. ASU 2010-29 also amends existing guidance to expand the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the pro forma revenue and earnings. ASU 2010-29 is effective prospectively for business combinations consummated on or after the start of the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2010, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2010-29, effective January 1, 2011, did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In January 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-01, Receivables (Topic 310): Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings in Update No. 2010-20 (ASU 2011-01). For public entities, ASU 2011-01 delays the effective date for certain disclosures about loans modified under troubled debt restructurings included in ASU No. 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses (ASU 2010-20). The new effective date for the loans modified under troubled debt restructuring disclosures will be concurrent with the effective date of FASB’s proposed ASU, Receivables (Topic 310): Clarifications to Accounting for Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. ASU 2011-01 does not change the effective date for other disclosures required by public entities in ASU 2010-20. The adoption of ASU 2011-01, effective in the third quarter of 2011, did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB released a standard requiring comprehensive income to be presented either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. The single continuous statement format combines other comprehensive income, its components and total comprehensive income with the statement of operations. In the two statement approach, the first statement would be the statement of operations immediately followed by a separate statement which includes the components of other comprehensive income, total other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income. The standard is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2012 and requires retrospective application. The Company will adopt the standard effective January 1, 2012.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-09, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Multiemployer Plans (Subtopic 715-80) . The amendments in this ASU require additional disclosures about an employer’s participation in a multiemployer plan. For public entities, such as Cape Bancorp, this ASU is effective for annual periods for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this ASU in the fourth quarter of 2011 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The presentation of the additional disclosures relating to the multiemployer retirement plan (sponsored by the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions (The “Pentegra DB Plan”)) in which the Company participates is included in Note 13 – Benefit Plans of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .

 

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NOTE 3 — INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains or losses and the fair value of the Company’s investment securities available for sale at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

            Gross      Gross        
     Amortized      Unrealized      Unrealized     Fair  
     Cost      Gains      Losses     Value  
     (in thousands)  

December 31, 2011

          

Investment securities available for sale

          

Debt securities

          

U.S. Government and agency obligation

   $ 39,370       $ 377       $ (1   $ 39,746   

Municipal bonds

     21,405         818         (226     21,997   

Collateralized debt obligations

     8,311         —           (4,727     3,584   

Corporate bonds

     22,128         227         (174     22,181   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt securities

   $ 91,214       $ 1,422       $ (5,128   $ 87,508   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

          

GNMA pass-through certificates

   $ 4,699       $ 265       $ —        $ 4,964   

FHLMC pass-through certificates

     4,696         116         (6     4,806   

FNMA pass-through certificates

     11,781         481         —          12,262   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     79,894         1,306         (26     81,174   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total mortgage-backed securities

   $ 101,070       $ 2,168       $ (32     $103,206   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

   $ 192,284       $ 3,590       $ (5,160     $190,714   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

            Gross      Gross        
     Amortized      Unrealized      Unrealized     Fair  
     Cost      Gains      Losses     Value  
            (in thousands)        

December 31, 2010

          

Investment securities available for sale

          

Debt securities

          

U.S. Government and agency obligation

   $ 72,470       $ 52       $ (787   $ 71,735   

Municipal bonds

     25,811         456         (861     25,406   

Collateralized debt obligations

     9,715         —           (8,581     1,134   

Corporate bonds

     17,994         187         (46     18,135   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt securities

   $ 125,990       $ 695       $ (10,275     $116,410   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

          

GNMA pass-through certificates

   $ 2,318       $ 50       $ —        $ 2,368   

FHLMC pass-through certificates

     3,299         134         —          3,433   

FNMA pass-through certificates

     16,542         765         (41     17,266   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     17,728         309         (107     17,930   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total mortgage-backed securities

   $ 39,887       $ 1,258       $ (148   $ 40,997   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

   $ 165,877       $ 1,953       $ (10,423     $157,407   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The table below indicates the length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2011.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Less Than 12 Months      12 Months or Longer      Total  
                Unrealized               Unrealized               Unrealized  
Description of Securities      Fair Value        Losses      Fair Value        Losses      Fair Value        Losses  
       (in thousands)  

U.S. Government and agency obligations

     $ 2,007         $ (1    $ —           $ —         $ 2,007         $ (1

Municipal bonds

       —             —           3,609           (226      3,609           (226

Corporate bonds

       8,979           (174      —             —           8,979           (174

Collateralized debt obligations

       —             —           3,495           (4,727      3,495           (4,727

Mortgage-backed securities

       4,580           (32      8           —           4,588           (32
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired investment securities

     $ 15,566         $ (207    $ 7,112         $ (4,953    $ 22,678         $ (5,160
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

The table below indicates the length of time individual securities, both held to maturity and available for sale, have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2010.

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Less Than 12 Months      12 Months or Longer      Total  
                Unrealized               Unrealized               Unrealized  
Description of Securities      Fair Value        Losses      Fair Value        Losses      Fair Value        Losses  
       (in thousands)  

U.S. Government and agency obligations

     $ 52,688         $ (787    $ —           $ —         $ 52,688         $ (787

Municipal bonds

       6,853           (220      2,916           (641      9,769           (861

Corporate bonds

       9,427           (46      —             —           9,427           (46

Collateralized debt obligations

       35           (364      1,099           (8,217      1,134           (8,581

Mortgage-backed securities

       6,675           (110      3,140           (38      9,815           (148
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired investment securities

     $ 75,678         $ (1,527    $ 7,155         $ (8,896    $ 82,833         $ (10,423
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Management evaluates investment securities to determine if they are other-than-temporarily impaired on at least a quarterly basis. The evaluation process applied to each security includes, but is not limited to, the following factors: whether the security is performing according to its contractual terms, determining if there has been an adverse change in the expected cash flows for investments within the scope of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 325, “Investments Other”, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, whether the Company intends to sell, or would more likely than not be required to sell an impaired debt security before a recovery of its amortized cost basis, credit rating downgrades, the percentage of performing collateral that would need to default or defer to cause a break in yield and/or a temporary interest shortfall, and a review of the underlying issuers.

At December 31, 2011, the Company’s investment securities portfolio consisted of 323 securities, 46 of which were in an unrealized loss position. The gross unrealized losses in the Company’s investment securities portfolio related primarily to the collateralized debt obligation securities, which are discussed in detail below, and accounted for 91.6% of the gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2011 compared to 82.3% of the gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2010. The remaining securities consist of investments that are backed by the U.S. Government or U.S. sponsored agencies which the government has affirmed its commitment to support, municipal obligations and corporate bonds which had unrealized losses that were caused by changing credit spreads in the market as a result of the current economic environment. Because the Company has no intention to sell these securities, nor is it more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities, the Company does not consider those investments to be OTTI.

 

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As of December 31, 2011, the book value of our pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations (CDO) totaled $8.3 million with an estimated fair value of $3.6 million and is comprised of 24 securities. Of those, 16 have been principally issued by bank holding companies (PreTSL deals, MM Comm I, and Alesco VI), and 8 have been principally issued by insurance companies (I-PreTSL deals). All of our pooled securities are mezzanine tranches and possess credit ratings below investment grade. As of December 31, 2011, 16 of our securities had no excess subordination and 8 of our securities had excess subordination which ranged from 2.63% to 13.16% of the current performing collateral. Excess subordination is the amount by which the underlying performing collateral exceeds the outstanding bonds in the current class, plus all senior classes. It is a static measure of credit enhancement, but does not incorporate structural elements of the CDO. Management utilizes excess subordination as a measure to identify which tranches are at a greater risk for a future break in cash flows. However, a current subordination deficit or “zero excess subordination” does not indicate the tranche will not ultimately receive all principal and interest due. For example, this measure does not consider the potential for recovery of issuers that are currently deferring payments. Some issuers have elected to defer payments, which contractually they are permitted to do for a period of up to 5 years, even though going concern issues may not exist. This supports management’s position that a deferral is not necessarily indicative of a default or that a default is imminent. On average, deferring issuers within our CDO portfolio comprise approximately 60% of the total dollar value related to issuer defaults and deferrals. As such, our assumptions used in the calculation of discounted cash flows anticipate a 15% recovery rate on deferring issuers as compared to no recovery of issuers that have defaulted. The recovery rate assumption represents management’s best estimate based on current facts and circumstances. In addition, due to projected discounted cash flows that do not support the receipt of interest, the Company is not accruing interest on any of the bank-issued CDO securities. Accordingly, these securities are considered non-performing assets.

The following table provides additional information related to our pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations as of December 31, 2011:

Pooled Trust Preferred Collateralized Debt Obligations

(dollars in thousands)

 

                                                  Amount of        
                                                  Deferrals     Excess  
                                                  and     Subordination  
                                            Current     Defaults     as a % of  
    Number                                   Moody’s/   Number of     as a % of     Current  
    of           Book     Fair     Unrealized     Realized     Fitch   Performing     Current     Performing  

Deal

  Securities     Class     Value     Value     Loss     Loss     Ratings   Issuers     Collateral     Collateral  

PreTSL II

    2        Mezzanine      $ 466      $ 285      $ (181   $ (635   Ca/C     16        48.30     0.00

PreTSL VI

    1        Mezzanine        42        18        (24     (16   Ca/D     3        73.60     0.00

PreTSL XIX

    1        Mezzanine        54        54        —          (1,759   C/C     50        22.60     0.00

I-PreTSL I

    2        Mezzanine        1,838        587        (1,251     —        NR/CCC     15        16.80     2.63

I-PreTSL II

    2        Mezzanine        2,724        1,203        (1,521     —        NR/B     26        5.10     13.16

I-PreTSL III

    3        Mezzanine        2,711        1,201        (1,510     —        B2/CCC     22        12.30     7.56

I-PreTSL IV

    1        Mezzanine        441        201        (240     —        Ba2/CCC     27        8.40     10.46

MM Comm I

    1        Mezzanine        35        35        —          (1,465   NR/C     7        61.80     0.00
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         

Total

    13        $ 8,311      $ 3,584      $ (4,727   $ (3,875        
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         

Lack of liquidity in the market for trust preferred collateralized debt obligations, credit rating downgrades and market uncertainties related to the financial industry are factors contributing to the impairment on these securities. The table above excludes 11 CDO securities which have been completely written-off and, therefore, have no book value. The realized loss associated with these securities is $14.5 million.

 

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The following table provides additional information related to our pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations as of December 31, 2010:

Pooled Trust Preferred Collateralized Debt Obligations

(dollars in thousands)

 

xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx
                                                  Amount
of
       
                                                  Deferrals     Excess  
                                                  and     Subordination  
                                            Current     Defaults     as a % of  
    Number                                   Moody’s/   Number of     as a % of     Current  
    of           Book     Fair     Unrealized     Realized     Fitch   Performing     Current     Performing  

Deal

  Securities     Class     Value     Value     Loss     Loss     Ratings   Issuers     Collateral     Collateral  

PreTSL II

    2        Mezzanine      $ 419      $ 15      $ (403   $ (635   Ca/C     23        37.70     0.00

PreTSL VI

    1        Mezzanine        43        1        (41     (16   Ca/D     2        81.00     0.00

PreTSL XIX

    1        Mezzanine        1,168        20        (1,148     (614   C/C     52        24.60     0.00

I-PreTSL I

    2        Mezzanine        1,833        251        (1,582     —        NR/CCC     16        17.36     9.11

I-PreTSL II

    2        Mezzanine        2,715        375        (2,340     —        NR/B     29        4.87     14.33

I-PreTSL III

    3        Mezzanine        2,701        375        (2,326     —        B2/CCC     24        11.16     10.75

I-PreTSL IV

    1        Mezzanine        439        63        (376     —        Ba2/CCC     29        11.58     2.82

MM Comm I

    1        Mezzanine        399        35        (364     (1,153   NR/C     7        61.80     0.00
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         

Total

    13        $ 9,715      $ 1,134      $ (8,581   $ (2,418        
 

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         

On a quarterly basis, we evaluate our investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment. As required by FASB ASC Topic No. 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities”, if we do not intend to sell a debt security, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security, an OTTI write-down is separated into a credit loss portion and a portion related to all other factors. The credit loss portion is recognized in earnings as net OTTI losses, and the portion related to all other factors is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes. The credit loss portion is defined as the difference between the amortized cost of the security and the present value of the expected future cash flows for the security. If the intent is to sell a debt security or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security, then the security is written down to its fair market value as a net OTTI loss in earnings. The Company has evaluated these securities and determined that the decreases in estimated fair value are temporary with the exception of 16 bank issued pooled trust preferred CDO securities. The Company’s estimate of projected cash flows it expected to receive was less than the securities’ carrying value resulting in a net credit impairment charge to earnings for the year ending December 31, 2011 of $362,000. In addition, the Company recorded an impairment charge to earnings of $1.1 million as a result of changing its intent from holding until maturity to intending to sell 2 bank-issued CDO securities. As a result of adopting certain provisions of FASB ASC Topic No. 320 (formerly FASB Staff Position No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments”) in 2009, we were required to record a cumulative effect adjustment to reclassify the portion of previously recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges that were not related to credit losses from retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income. Impairment charges related to these securities were recorded during 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 in the amount of $14.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively. We reclassified $6.1 million, $4.0 million net of tax, of these previously recorded OTTI charges from retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income as a cumulative effect adjustment.

Our CDOs are beneficial interests in securitized financial assets within the scope of FASB ASC Topic No. 325, “Investments – Other”, and are therefore evaluated for OTTI using management’s estimate of future cash flows. If these estimated cash flows determine that it is probable an adverse change in cash flows has occurred, then OTTI would be recognized in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 320. The Company uses a third party model (“model”) to assist in calculating the present value of current estimated cash flows to the previous estimate. The present value of the expected cash flows is calculated based on the contractual terms of the security, and is discounted at a rate equal to the effective interest rate implicit in the security at the date of acquisition.

 

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The model also takes into account individual defaults and deferrals that have already occurred by any participating issuer within the pool of entities that make up the security’s underlying collateral. With regard to expected defaults and deferrals, the Company performs an ongoing analysis of these securities utilizing both readily available market data and analytical models obtained from the third party. On a quarterly basis we evaluate the underlying collateral of each pooled trust preferred security in our portfolio to determine the appropriate default/deferral assumptions to use in our calculation of discounted cash flows. This process entails obtaining each security’s issuer list which include the most recent financial and credit quality metrics. We then identify issuers that have metrics that are similar to those that have defaulted or are deferring payments. As part of our evaluation we consider such measures as liquidity, capital adequacy, profitability, and credit quality and analyze ratios such as ROAA, net interest margin, tier 1 risk based capital, tangible equity to tangible assets, Texas ratio, reserves to loans and non-performing loans to loans. Our evaluation also takes into consideration current economic indicators as well as recent default/deferral trends of underlying issuers. Management then develops a projected default/deferral rate for each security based on this analysis. This rate is then applied to the cash flow model developed by the third party to calculate the present value of discounted cash flows for each security. The model assumptions relative to expected recoveries of defaulted issuers and deferring issuers were discussed earlier in this Note. Furthermore, we perform back-testing by comparing actual default/deferral rates to previous projections. The results are used to refine future projections on a continuous basis. Lastly, we continually evaluate the securities for the potential of future impairment by reviewing the FDIC failed bank list and deferral announcements made by the underlying issuers of each CDO security in our portfolio.

In general, CDOs are callable within five to ten years of issuance with a quarterly call frequency. Due to current market conditions, the cost to refinance or issue capital at a lower rate than what is currently outstanding, and the limited history of CDOs, prepayments are difficult to predict. The model assumes that prepayments will be limited to those issuers that are acquired by large banks with low financing costs. A 1% annual prepayment assumption has been used in the model and is indicative of management’s belief that consolidation in the banking industry will occur over the next several years as market conditions begin to improve. Additionally, commencing with a date ten years from the issuance date, the Trustee can solicit bids in an auction format for the purchase of all the outstanding collateral securities. The highest bid will be accepted that is at least equal to the sum of the outstanding liabilities at par plus accrued and unpaid interest. However, given the uncertain future of the CDO market, credit quality issues with the underlying issuers, and a decline in market value, the model assumes that a successful call auction is highly unlikely. Therefore, the model expects that the securities will extend through their full 30-year maturity.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale at December 31, 2011, by contractual maturities, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

     Available for Sale  
     Amortized         
     Cost      Fair Value  
     (in thousands)  

Due within one year or less

   $ 1,652       $ 1,673   

Due after one year but within five years

     57,941         58,540   

Due after five years but within ten years

     14,164         14,406   

Due after ten years

     17,457         12,889   

Mortgage-backed securities

     101,070         103,206   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investment securities

   $ 192,284       $ 190,714   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following table presents a summary of the cumulative credit related OTTI charges recognized as components of earnings for CDO securities still held by the Company at December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2011     2010  

Beginning balance of cumulative credit losses on CDO securities

   $ (16,918   $ (13,493

Additional credit losses for which other than temporary impairment was previously recognized

     (363     (3,425

Credit loss recognized due to change to intent to sell

     (1,094     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance of cumulative credit losses on CDO securities

   $ (18,375   $ (16,918
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross realized gains on sales of investment securities during 2011 were $474,000, compared to $962,000 during 2010. The Company also realized gross losses of $325,000 during 2011 compared to $130,000 during 2010 as it sold securities that it viewed as having a greater than acceptable level of potential risk in the future. Proceeds were $12.4 million in 2011 compared $16.9 million in 2010.

As of December 31, 2011, the fair value of all securities available for sale that were pledged to secure public fund deposits, short-term borrowings, repurchase agreements, and for other purposes required by law, was $59.7 million. At December 31, 2010 the corresponding amount was $57.2 million.

NOTE 4 — LOANS RECEIVABLE

Loans receivable consist of the following:

 

     December 31,  
     2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Commercial secured by real estate

   $ 386,052       $ 424,928   

Commercial term loans

     6,343         4,987   

Construction

     12,378         15,191   

Other commercial

     23,684         31,795   

Residential mortgage

     252,513         258,047   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

     47,237         47,875   

Other consumer loans

     1,023         2,207   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans receivable, gross

     729,230         785,030   

Less:

     

Allowance for loan losses

     12,653         12,538   

Deferred loan fees

     236         174   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans receivable, net

   $ 716,341       $ 772,318   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-20


Activity in the allowance for loan losses is as follows:

 

     2011     2010     2009  
     (in thousands)  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 12,538      $ 13,311      $ 11,240   

Provisions charged to operations

     19,607        7,496        13,159   

Charge-offs

     (15,662     (8,837     (11,656

Write-downs on transfers to HFS (1)

     (4,051     —          —     

Recoveries

     221        568        568   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 12,653      $ 12,538      $ 13,311   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) The Company reclassified $11.9 million of loans to held for sale in the third quarter of 2011.

 

F-21


The following summarizes activity related to the allowance for loan losses by category for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
    At or for the Year ended December 31, 2011  
    (in thousands)  
    Commercial
Secured by
Real Estate
    Commercial
Term Loans
    Construction     Other
Commercial (1)
    Residential
Mortgage
    Home Equity
& Lines
of Credit
    Other
Consumer
    Unallocated     Total  

Balance at beginning of year

  $ 9,515      $ 84      $ 736      $ 464      $ 861      $ 195      $ 13      $ 670      $ 12,538   

Charge-offs

    (10,030     (86     (2,517     (2,151     (423     (393     (62     —          (15,662

Write-downs on loans transferred to HFS

    (3,160     —          (770     (121     —          —          —          —          (4,051

Recoveries

    96        —          9        59        23        8        26        —          221   

Provision for loan losses

    11,637        126        3,286        2,087        1,448        539        39        445        19,607   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

  $ 8,058      $ 124      $ 744      $ 338      $ 1,909      $ 349      $ 16      $ 1,115      $ 12,653   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impairment evaluation

                 

Allowance for loan losses

                 

Individually evaluated

  $ 1,042      $ —        $ 597      $ 3      $ 52      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 1,694   

Collectively evaluated

    7,016        124        147        335        1,857        349        16        1,115        10,959   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total allowance for loan losses

  $ 8,058      $ 124      $ 744      $ 338      $ 1,909      $ 349      $ 16      $ 1,115      $ 12,653   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans

                 

Individually evaluated

  $ 26,599      $ —        $ 4,324      $ 864      $ 5,819      $ 683      $ —        $ —        $ 38,289   

Collectively evaluated

    359,453        6,343        8,054        22,820        246,694        46,554        1,023        —          690,941   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

  $ 386,052      $ 6,343      $ 12,378      $ 23,684      $ 252,513      $ 47,237      $ 1,023      $ —        $ 729,230   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) includes commercial lines of credit

 

      At or for the Year ended December 31, 2010  
    (in thousands)  
    Commercial                             Home Equity                    
    Secured by     Commercial           Other     Residential     & Lines     Other              
    Real Estate     Term Loans     Construction     Commercial (1)     Mortgage     of Credit     Consumer     Unallocated     Total  

Balance at beginning of year

  $ 8,109      $ 128      $ 388      $ 1,826      $ 2,048      $ 771      $ 41      $ —        $ 13,311   

Charge-offs

    (5,156     —          (1,160     (1,754     (677     —          (90     —          (8,837

Recoveries

    472        9        —          58        —          —          29        —          568   

Provision for loan losses

    6,090        (53     1,508        334        (510     (576     33        670        7,496   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

  $ 9,515      $ 84      $ 736      $ 464      $ 861      $ 195      $ 13      $ 670      $ 12,538   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impairment evaluation

                 

Allowance for loan losses

                 

Individually evaluated

  $ 3,510      $ —        $ 603      $ 67      $ 19      $ 35      $ —        $ —        $ 4,234   

Collectively evaluated

    6,005        84        133        397        842        160        13        670        8,304   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total allowance for loan losses

  $ 9,515      $ 84      $ 736      $ 464      $ 861      $ 195      $ 13      $ 670      $ 12,538   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans

                 

Individually evaluated

  $ 40,372      $ 86      $ 8,946      $ 4,385      $ 5,127      $ 796      $ —        $ —        $ 59,712   

Collectively evaluated

    384,556        4,901        6,245        27,410        252,920        47,079        2,207        —          725,318   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

  $ 424,928      $ 4,987      $ 15,191      $ 31,795      $ 258,047      $ 47,875      $ 2,207      $ —        $ 785,030   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) includes commercial lines of credit

 

F-22


Impaired loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Non-accrual loans (1)

   $ 25,416       $ 40,827   

Loans delinquent greater than 90 days and still accruing

     2,033         2,639   

Troubled debt restructured loans

     10,840         7,732   

Loans less than 90 days and still accruing

     —           8,514   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

   $ 38,289       $ 59,712   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Non-accrual loans in the table above include TDRs totaling $405,000 at December 31, 2011 and $11.8 million at December 31, 2010. Total impaired loans do not include loans held for sale. Loans held for sale include $3.6 million of loans that are on non-accrual status of which $2.0 million are TDRs.

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Average recorded investment of impaired loans

   $ 33,254       $ 60,528   

Interest income recognized during impairment

   $ 649       $ 383   

Cash basis interest income recognized

   $ 176       $ 119   

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, non-performing loans had a principal balance of approximately $27.4 million and $43.5 million, respectively. Loan balances past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, but which management expects will eventually be paid in full, amounted to approximately $2.0 million and $2.6 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The amount of interest income that would have been recorded had our non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms was $2.1 million, $1.9 million, and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Impaired loans include loans whose contractual terms have been restructured in a manner that grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance (FASB ASC 310-40), these modified loans are considered TDRs. See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding TDRs.

The following table provides a summary of TDRs by performing status:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       December 31, 2011        December 31, 2010  

Troubled Debt Restructurings

     Non-accruing        Accruing        Total        Non-accruing        Accruing        Total  
       (in thousands)        (in thousands)  

Commercial secured by real estate (1)

     $ 258         $ 9,559         $ 9,817         $ 11,756         $ 7,260         $ 19,016   

Residential mortgage

       147           1,281           1,428           147           472           619   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total TDRs

     $ 405         $ 10,840         $ 11,245         $ 11,903         $ 7,732         $ 19,635   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1) excludes non-accruing loans held for sale of $2.0 million at December 31, 2011.

 

F-23


The following table illustrates TDR information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011:

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2011  
     Number      Pre-Modification      Post-Modification  
     of      Recorded      Recorded  

Troubled Debt Restructurings

   Contracts      Investment      Investment  
     (dollars in thousands)  

Commercial secured by real estate

     3       $ 3,725       $ 2,740   

Residential mortgage

     2         811         824   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     5       $ 4,536       $ 3,564   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended  
     December 31, 2011  
Troubled Debt Restructurings    Number of      Recorded  

That Subsequently Defaulted

   contracts      Investment  
     (dollars in thousands)  

Commercial secured by real estate

     1       $ 258   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1       $ 258   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Some loan modifications classified as TDRs may not ultimately result in the full collection of principal and interest, as modified, and result in potential incremental losses. These potential incremental losses have been factored into our overall allowance for loan losses estimate. The level of any re-defaults will likely be affected by future economic conditions. Once a loan becomes a TDR, it will continue to be reported as a TDR until it is ultimately repaid in full, reclassified to loans held for sale, or foreclosed and sold. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the allowance for loan losses included an impairment reserve for TDRs in the amount of $215,000 and $431,000, respectively.

 

F-24


The following table presents impaired loans at December 31, 2011:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
                Unpaid                 Average        Interest  
       Recorded        Principal        Related        Recorded        Income  

December 31, 2011 (1)

     Investment (2)        Balance        Allowance        Investment        Recognized  
       (in thousands)  

Impaired loans with a related allowance

                        

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ 7,511         $ 7,858         $ 1,042         $ 6,896         $ 187   

Commercial term loans

       —             —             —             —             —     

Construction

       2,392           2,392           597           1,003           —     

Other commercial

       35           38           3           35           —     

Residential mortgage

       364           447           52           364           —     

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       —             —             —             —             —     

Other consumer loans

       —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Impaired loans with a related allowance

     $ 10,302         $ 10,735         $ 1,694         $ 8,298         $ 187   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Impaired loans with no related allowance

                        

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ 19,088         $ 23,926         $ —           $ 16,718         $ 289   

Commercial term loans

       —             —             —             —             —     

Construction

       1,932           2,869           —             2,373           —     

Other commercial

       829           1,337           —             824           —     

Residential mortgage

       5,455           5,807           —             4,503           128   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       683           872           —             538           45   

Other consumer loans

       —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Impaired loans with no related allowance

     $ 27,987         $ 34,811         $ —           $ 24,956         $ 462   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

                        

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ 26,599         $ 31,784         $ 1,042         $ 23,614         $ 476   

Commercial term loans

       —             —             —             —             —     

Construction

       4,324           5,261           597           3,376           —     

Other commercial

       864           1,375           3           859           —     

Residential mortgage

       5,819           6,254           52           4,867           128   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       683           872           —             538           45   

Other consumer loans

       —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

     $ 38,289         $ 45,546         $ 1,694         $ 33,254         $ 649   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1) excludes held for sale non-accruing loans of $3.6 million of which $2.0 million are TDRs.

 

(2) the difference between the recorded investment and unpaid principal balance primarily results from partial charge-offs.

 

F-25


The following table presents impaired loans at December 31, 2010:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
                Unpaid                 Average        Interest  
       Recorded        Principal        Related        Recorded        Income  

December 31, 2010

     Investment (1)        Balance        Allowance        Investment        Recognized  
       (in thousands)  

Impaired loans with a related allowance

                        

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ 21,449         $ 21,689         $ 3,510         $ 21,826         $ 273   

Commercial term loans

       —             —             —             —             —     

Construction

       4,966           4,966           603           4,623           —     

Other commercial

       2,223           2,249           67           2,166           —     

Residential mortgage

       619           663           19           183           5   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       66           66           35           66           —     

Other consumer loans

       —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Impaired loans with a related allowance

     $ 29,323         $ 29,633         $ 4,234         $ 28,864         $ 278   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Impaired loans with no related allowance

                        

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ 18,923         $ 24,426         $ —           $ 20,999         $ 84   

Commercial term loans

       86           411           —             337           —     

Construction

       3,980           6,671           —             2,790           —     

Other commercial

       2,162           3,398           —             2,362           —     

Residential mortgage

       4,508           4,903           —             4,600           21   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       730           772           —             576           —     

Other consumer loans

       —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Impaired loans with no related allowance

     $ 30,389         $ 40,581         $ —           $ 31,664         $ 105   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

                        

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ 40,372         $ 46,115         $ 3,510         $ 42,825         $ 357   

Commercial term loans

       86           411           —             337           —     

Construction

       8,946           11,637           603           7,413           —     

Other commercial

       4,385           5,647           67           4,528           —     

Residential mortgage

       5,127           5,566           19           4,783           26   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       796           838           35           642           —     

Other consumer loans

       —             —             —             —             —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

     $ 59,712         $ 70,214         $ 4,234         $ 60,528         $ 383   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1) the difference between the recorded investment and unpaid principal balance primarily results from partial charge-offs

 

F-26


The following table presents loans by past due status at December 31, 2011:

 

Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30,
      30-59 Days
Delinquent
    60-89 Days
Delinquent
    90 Days
or More
Delinquent
and Accruing
    Total
Delinquent
and Accruing
    Non-
accrual  (1)
    Current     Total
Loans
 
               
               

December 31, 2011

             
    (in thousands)  

Commercial secured by real estate

  $ —        $ 1,363      $ —        $ 1,363      $ 17,013      $ 367,676      $ 386,052   

Commercial term loans

    —          —          —          —          27        6,316        6,343   

Construction

    —          —          —          —          4,324        8,054        12,378   

Other commercial

    —          —          —          —          864        22,820        23,684   

Residential mortgage

    1,832        673        1,866        4,371        2,672        245,470        252,513   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

    280        95        167        542        516        46,179        47,237   

Other consumer loans

    —          —          —          —          —          1,023        1,023   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,112      $ 2,131      $ 2,033      $ 6,276      $ 25,416      $ 697,538      $ 729,230   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) excludes $3.6 million of loans held for sale.

 

Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30, Sept 30,
      30-59 Days
Delinquent
    60-89 Days
Delinquent
    90 Days
or More
Delinquent
and Accruing
    Total
Delinquent
and Accruing
    Non-
accrual
    Current     Total
Loans
 
               
               

December 31, 2010

             
    (in thousands)  

Commercial secured by real estate

  $ 1,305      $ 94      $ —        $ 1,399      $ 29,563      $ 393,966      $ 424,928   

Commercial term loans

    —          —          —          —          86        4,901        4,987   

Construction

    —          —          —          —          3,980        11,211        15,191   

Other commercial

    —          —          —          —          4,386        27,409        31,795   

Residential mortgage

    796        477        2,207        3,480        2,449        252,118        258,047   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

    164        103        432        699        363        46,813        47,875   

Other consumer loans

    —          16        —          16        —          2,191        2,207   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,265      $ 690      $ 2,639      $ 5,594      $ 40,827      $ 738,609      $ 785,030   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Our policies provide for the classification of loans based on an analysis of the credit conditions of the borrower and the value of the collateral when appropriate. There is no specific credit metrics used to determine the risk rating.

Risk Rating 1-5—Acceptable credit quality ranging from High Pass (cash or near cash as collateral) to Management Attention/Pass (acceptable risk) with some deficiency in one or more of the following areas: management experience, debt service coverage levels, balance sheet leverage, earnings trends and the industry of the borrower.

Risk Rating 6—Watch List reflects loans that management believes warrant special consideration and may be loans that are delinquent or current in their payments. These loans have potential weakness which increases their risk to the bank and have shown some signs of weakness but have fallen short of being a Substandard loan.

 

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Management believes that the Substandard category is best considered in three discrete classes: RR 7.0 “performing substandard loans;” RR 7.5; and RR 7.9

Risk Rating 7.0—The class is mostly populated by customers that have a history of repayment (less than 2 delinquencies in the past year) but exhibit some signs of weakness manifested in either cash flow or collateral. In some cases, while cash flow is below the policy levels, the customer is in a cash business and has never presented financial reports that reflect sufficient cash flow for a global cash flow coverage ratio of 1.20.

Risk Rating 7.5—These are loans that share many of the characteristics of the RR 7.0 loans as they relate to cash flow and/or collateral, but have the further negative of historic delinquencies. These loans have not yet declined in quality to require a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis, but nonetheless this class has a greater likelihood of migration to a more negative risk rating.

Risk Rating 7.9—These loans have undergone a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis or have a specific reserve. For those that have a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis, no general reserve is allowed. More often than not, those loans in this class with specific reserves have had the reserve placed by Management pending information to complete a FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis. Upon completion of the FASB ASC Topic No. 310 Receivables analysis reserves are adjusted or charged off.

The following tables present commercial loans by credit quality indicator:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Risk Ratings  
       Grades        Grade        Grade        Grade        Grade      Non-         

December 31, 2011

     1-5        6        7        7.5        7.9      accrual      Total  
       (in thousands)  

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ 340,058         $ 13,871         $ 7,081         $ 3,844         $ 4,185       $ 17,013       $ 386,052   

Commercial term loans

       6,313           —             —             3           —           27         6,343   

Construction

       8,054           —             —             —             —           4,324         12,378   

Other commercial

       22,725           —             95           —             —           864         23,684   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 377,150         $ 13,871         $ 7,176         $ 3,847         $ 4,185       $ 22,228       $ 428,457   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Risk Ratings  
       Grades        Grade        Grade        Grade        Grade      Non-         

December 31, 2010

     1-5        6        7        7.5        7.9      accrual      Total  
       (in thousands)  

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ 348,166         $ 12,064         $ 17,481         $ 13,861         $ 3,793       $ 29,563       $ 424,928   

Commercial term loans

       4,887           14           —             —             —           86         4,987   

Construction

       3,725           120           2,400           —             4,966         3,980         15,191   

Other commercial

       24,262           1,252           1,073           822           —           4,386         31,795   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 381,040         $ 13,450         $ 20,954         $ 14,683         $ 8,759       $ 38,015       $ 476,901   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following tables present consumer loans by credit quality indicator:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
                30-89 Days                 Impaired           

December 31, 2011

     Current        Delinquent        Non-accrual        Loans        Total  
       (in thousands)  

Real estate loans:

                        

Residential mortgage

     $ 244,555         $ 2,505         $ 2,672         $ 2,781         $ 252,513   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       46,179           375           516           167           47,237   

Other consumer loans

       1,023           —             —             —             1,023   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total consumer loans

     $ 291,757         $ 2,880         $ 3,188         $ 2,948         $ 300,773   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
                30-89 Days                 Impaired           

December 31, 2010

     Current        Delinquent        Non-accrual        Loans        Total  
       (in thousands)  

Real estate loans:

                        

Residential mortgage

     $ 252,118         $ 1,273         $ 2,449         $ 2,207         $ 258,047   

Home equity loans and lines of credit

       46,813           267           363           432           47,875   

Other consumer loans

       2,191           16           —             —             2,207   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total consumer loans

     $ 301,122         $ 1,556         $ 2,812         $ 2,639         $ 308,129   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not reported as assets. The principal balances of these loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Mortgage loan portfolios serviced

   $ 2,686       $ 3,265   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with serviced loans were $19,000 at both December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

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Loans to principal officers, directors, and their affiliates were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2011     2010  
     (in thousands)  

Beginning balance

   $ 14,553      $ 9,023   

New loans/advances

     2,360        300   

Effect of changes in composition of related parties

     —          5,634   

Repayments

     (2,987     (404
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 13,926      $ 14,553   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 5 — FAIR VALUE

FASB ASC Topic No. 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes 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.

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.

 

Fair value measurement of securities available for sale is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are generally measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques that include market inputs, such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data and industry and economic events. Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets. Level 2 securities include securities issued by government sponsored agencies, securities issued by certain state and political subdivisions, residential mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and corporate bonds.

Collateralized debt obligation securities which are issued by financial institutions and insurance companies were historically priced using Level 2 inputs, the decline in the level of observable inputs and market activity in this class of investments by the measurement date has been significant and resulted in unreliable external pricing. Broker pricing and bid/ask spreads, when available, vary widely. The once active market has become comparatively inactive. As such, these investments are now priced using Level 3 inputs.

The Company obtained the pricing for these securities from an independent third party who prepared the valuations using a market valuation approach. Information such as historical and current performance of the underlying collateral, deferral/default rates, collateral coverage ratios, break in yield calculations, cash flow projections, liquidity and credit premiums required by a market participant, and financial trend analysis with respect to the individual issuing financial institutions and insurance companies, are utilized in determining individual security valuations. Due to current market conditions as well as the limited trading activity of these securities, the market value of the securities is highly sensitive to assumption changes and market volatility.

The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loans as a Level 2 valuation. When management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, or there is no observable market price or appraised value, the Company records the loan as a Level 3 valuation. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Fair Value Measurements        Fair Value Measurements  
       at December 31, 2011        at December 31, 2010  
       Quoted                          Quoted                    
       Prices                          Prices                    
       in Active        Significant        Significant        in Active        Significant        Significant  
       Markets for        Other        Other        Markets for        Other        Other  
       Identical        Observable        Observable        Identical        Observable        Observable  
       Assets        Inputs        Inputs        Assets        Inputs        Inputs  
       (Level 1)        (Level 2)        (Level 3)        (Level 1)        (Level 2)        (Level 3)  
       (in thousands)        (in thousands)  

Investment securities available for sale:

                             

U.S. Government and agency obligations

     $ —           $ 39,746         $ —           $ —           $ 71,735         $ —     

Municipal bonds

       —             21,997           —             —             25,406           —     

Collateralized debt obligations

       —             —             3,584           —             —             1,134   

Corporate bonds

       —             22,181           —             —             18,135           —     

Mortgage-backed securities

       —             103,206           —             —             40,997           —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

     $ —           $ 187,130         $ 3,584         $ —           $ 156,273         $ 1,134   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

     Fair Value Measurements  
     Using Significant  
     Unobservable Inputs  
     (Level 3)  
     CDO Securities  
     Available for Sale  
     Twelve months ended December 31,  
     2011     2010  
     (in thousands)  

Beginning balance

   $ 1,134      $ 1,456   

Accretion of discount

     53        102   

Unrealized holding gain (loss)

     3,854        3,001   

Other-than-temporary impairment included in earnings

     (1,457     (3,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 3,584      $ 1,134   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Fair Value Measurements        Fair Value Measurements  
       at December 31, 2011        at December 31, 2010  
       Quoted                          Quoted                  
       Prices                          Prices                  
       in Active        Significant        Significant        in Active        Significant      Significant  
       Markets for        Other        Other        Markets for        Other      Other  
       Identical        Observable        Unobservable        Identical        Observable      Unobservable  
       Assets        Inputs        Inputs        Assets        Inputs      Inputs  
       (Level 1)        (Level 2)        (Level 3)        (Level 1)        (Level 2)      (Level 3)  
       (in thousands)        (in thousands)  

Assets:

                           

Impaired loans (1):

                           

Commercial secured by real estate

     $ —           $ 14,453         $ 12,146         $ —           $ 12,942       $ 27,430   

Commercial term loans

       —             —             —             —             86         —     

Construction

       —             1,932           2,392           —             3,691         5,255   

Other commercial

       —             829           35           —             1,723         2,662   

Residential mortgage

       —             4,173           1,646           —             4,508         619   

Home equity loans

       —             683           —             —             730         66   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

     $ —           $ 22,070         $ 16,219         $ —           $ 23,680       $ 36,032   
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other real estate owned:

                           

Commercial

     $ —           $ 7,082         $ —           $ —           $ 2,257       $ —     

Residential mortgage

       —             1,272           —             —             998         —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other real estate owned

     $ —           $ 8,354         $ —           $ —           $ 3,255       $ —     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans held for sale

     $ —           $ 7,657         $ —           $ —           $ 1,224       $ —     

Assets held for sale

     $ —           $ 477         $ —           $ —           $ 479       $ —     

Goodwill

     $ —           $ —           $ 22,575         $ —           $ —         $ 22,575   

Other intangibles

     $ —           $ —           $ 334         $ —           $ —         $ 445   

 

(1) Includes loans delinquent 90 days, loans less than 90 days delinquent but not accruing and troubled debt restructured loans.

Other real estate owned properties are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair market value, less the estimated cost to sell, at the date of foreclosure. Fair market value is estimated by using professional real estate appraisals and may be subsequently adjusted based upon real estate broker opinions.

The following disclosure of estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

 

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     At December 31, 2011      At December 31, 2010  
     Carrying      Fair      Carrying      Fair  
     Amount      Value      Amount      Value  
     (in thousands)  

Assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 25,475       $ 25,475       $ 14,997       $ 14,997   

Interest-bearing time deposits

   $ 9,828       $ 9,903       $ 9,361       $ 9,440   

Investment securities

   $ 190,714       $ 190,714       $ 157,407       $ 157,407   

Loans held for sale

   $ 7,657       $ 7,657       $ 1,224       $ 1,224   

Loans receivable

   $ 716,341       $ 724,996       $ 772,318       $ 780,277   

FHLB Stock

   $ 7,533       $ 7,533       $ 8,721       $ 8,721   

Bank owned life insurance

   $ 29,249       $ 29,249       $ 28,252       $ 28,252   

Accrued interest receivable

   $ 3,601       $ 3,601       $ 4,029       $ 4,029   

Liabilities

           

Savings deposits

   $ 87,988       $ 87,988       $ 84,312       $ 84,312   

NOW, checking and MMDA deposits

   $ 397,308       $ 397,308       $ 361,973       $ 361,973   

Certificates of deposit

   $ 289,105       $ 292,260       $ 306,783       $ 309,897   

Borrowings

   $ 144,019       $ 150,294       $ 169,637       $ 174,553   

Accrued interest payable

   $ 531       $ 531       $ 714       $ 714   

The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, interest bearing deposits, and accrued interest receivable and payable.

Investment securities — The fair value is determined as previously described.

Loans held for sale — The fair value of residential mortgage loans is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data. The fair value is equal to the carrying value, since the time from when a loan is closed and settled is generally not more than two weeks. The fair values of loans transferred from the loan portfolio are based on the amounts offered for these loans in currently pending sales transactions or as determined by outstanding commitments from investors. Loans held for sale are not included in non-performing loans.

Loans — The fair values of all loans are estimated by discounting the estimated future cash flows using the Company’s interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality which is not an exit price under FASB ASC Topic No. 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”. The carrying value and fair value of loans include the allowance for loan losses.

FHLB stock — Ownership in equity securities of FHLB of New York is restricted and there is no established market for their resale. The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Bank owned life insurance (BOLI) The fair value of BOLI approximates the carrying amount, because upon liquidation of these investments, the Corporation would receive the cash surrender value which equals the carrying amount.

Deposits — The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as money market deposit accounts, checking accounts and savings accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is equivalent to the rate currently offered by the Company for deposits of similar size, type and maturity.

 

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Borrowings — The fair value of borrowings, which includes Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances and securities sold under agreement to repurchase, is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is equivalent to the rate currently offered for borrowings of similar maturity and terms.

The Company’s unused loan commitments, standby letters of credit and undisbursed loans have no carrying amount and have been estimated to have no realizable fair value. Historically, a majority of the unused loan commitments have not been drawn upon. See Note 12, “Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Concentrations of Credit Risk” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date; and therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

NOTE 6 — OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

At December 31, 2011, other real estate owned totaled $8.4 million and consisted of two residential properties and fifteen commercial properties. At December 31, 2010, other real estate owned totaled $3.3 million, net of an allowance for losses of $305,000, and consisted of three residential properties and eight commercial properties.

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company added $10.5 million of property to OREO and sold ten commercial OREO properties and seven residential OREO properties with an aggregate carrying value totaling $3.7 million, including three commercial OREO properties and one residential OREO property with an aggregate carrying value of $868,000 sold in the fourth quarter of 2011. Net losses on the sale of OREO totaled $218,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, of which $196,000 was recorded in the fourth quarter, compared to net gains on OREO sales of $271,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

For the year ended December 31, 2011, net expenses applicable to OREO totaled $2.6 million which included OREO valuation write-downs of $1.8 million, taxes and insurance totaling $428,000, net losses on the sale of OREO totaling $218,000 and miscellaneous expenses, net of rental income totaling $132,000. For the year ended December 31, 2010, net expenses applicable to OREO totaled $669,000 which included OREO valuation write-downs of $501,000, taxes and insurance totaling $192,000, net gains on the sale of OREO totaling $271,000 and miscellaneous expenses, net of rental income totaling $247,000.

As of the date of this filing, the Company has agreements of sale for four OREO properties with an aggregate carrying value totaling $1.1 million. In 2012, the Company has added eight residential OREO properties, including 5 residential building lots, with a carrying value of $488,000. In addition, in 2012, two commercial OREO properties with an aggregate carrying value of $631,000 and one residential OREO property with an aggregate carrying value of $444,000 were sold. The Company recorded net gains of $22,000 related to the sales in 2012.

 

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NOTE 7 — PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment, summarized by major classification, are as follows:

 

     Estimated             
     Useful Lives    2011     2010  
          (in thousands)  

Land

      $ 8,332      $ 9,964   

Buildings and improvements

   10 - 39 years      14,363        20,487   

Furniture and equipment

   3 - 7 years      8,707        10,251   

Construction-in-progress

   —        23        28   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

        31,425        40,730   

Accumulated depreciation

        (11,237     (15,518
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

      $ 20,188      $ 25,212   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 was approximately $1.2 million, $1.4 million, and $1.5 million, respectively.

NOTE 8 — GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The change in the balance for goodwill during the year is as follows:

 

     2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Beginning balance

   $ 22,575       $ 22,575   

Acquired goodwill

     —           —     

Impairment

     —           —     

Other, net

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 22,575       $ 22,575   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

FASB ASC Topic No. 350-20, “Goodwill” requires a company to perform an impairment test on goodwill annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstance indicate that the asset might be impaired, by computing the fair value of such goodwill to its recorded or carrying amount. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the fair value, an impairment charge must be recorded in an amount equal to the excess.

The Company tested goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of 2011. The Company has one reporting unit, Community Banking, and as such evaluated goodwill at the Community Banking reporting unit level. This test involved estimating the fair value of the Company using financial data and market prices as of December 31, 2011 and utilizing the control premium approach. The results of this test indicated that goodwill was not impaired. The Company continues to evaluate goodwill on a quarterly basis.

 

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Acquired intangible assets at year end are as follows:

 

     2011      2010  
     Gross             Gross         
     Carrying      Accumulated      Carrying      Accumulated  
     Amount      Amortization      Amount      Amortization  
     (in thousands)      (in thousands)  

Amortized intangible assets:

           

Core deposit intangibles

   $ 565       $ 286       $ 565       $ 231   

Other customer relationship intangibles

     485         430         485         374   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,050       $ 716       $ 1,050       $ 605   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The aggregate amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $111,000, $140,000 and $201,000, respectively.

The estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

 

     (in thousands)  

2012

   $ 98   

2013

   $ 43   

2014

   $ 32   

2015

   $ 31   

2016

   $ 31   

Thereafter

   $ 99   

 

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NOTE 9 — DEPOSITS

Deposits are as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Savings accounts

   $ 87,988       $ 84,312   

NOW accounts and money market funds

     321,536         293,706   

Non-interest bearing checking

     75,774         68,267   

Certificates of deposit of less than $ 100,000

     157,741         170,524   

Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more

     131,364         136,259   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 774,403       $ 753,068   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense by deposit type was as follows:

 

     For the years ended
December 31,
 
     2011      2010      2009  
     (in thousands)  

Savings accounts

   $ 215       $ 316       $ 385   

NOW accounts and money market funds

     1,740         2,168         2,119   

Certificates of deposit

     4,509         6,138         9,886   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 6,464       $ 8,622       $ 12,390   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certificates of deposit were scheduled to mature contractually within the following periods:

 

     (in thousands)  

2012

   $  211,033   

2013

     42,568   

2014

     9,395   

2015

     12,104   

2016

     14,005   
  

 

 

 
   $ 289,105   
  

 

 

 

Deposits held at the Bank by related parties, which include officers, directors, and companies in which directors of the Board have a significant ownership interest, approximated $7.0 million at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

NOTE 10 — BORROWINGS

At December 31, 2011, the Bank had available borrowing capacity under a continuing borrowing agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLB) to borrow up to 100% of the book value of qualified 1 to 4 family loans secured by residential properties and various commercial loans secured by commercial real estate subject to FHLB approval. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, $11.5 million of these advances were callable on various dates. Interest rates ranged from 1.11% to 5.31% at December 31, 2011, and from 0.36% to 5.31% at December 31, 2010.

 

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Outstanding borrowings mature as follows:

 

     December 31, 2011  
     FHLB      Repurchase         
     Borrowings      Agreements      Total  

2012

   $ 25,000       $ —         $ 25,000   

2013

     25,000         —           25,000   

2014

     25,000         —           25,000   

2015

     22,500         7,500         30,000   

2016

     9,025         20,037         29,062   

Thereafter

     —           9,957         9,957   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Principal due

   $ 106,525       $ 37,494       $ 144,019   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank had qualified 1 to 4 family loans and commercial loans of approximately $237.8 million and $199.2 million, respectively, which served as collateral to cover outstanding advances on the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York borrowings.

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase totaled $37.5 million at December 31, 2011 are fixed rate, and are collateralized by securities with a carrying amount of $43.9 million. At December 31, 2010, securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $37.5 million, were fixed rate, and were collateralized by securities with a carrying amount of $42.5 million. At maturity, the securities underlying the agreement are returned to the Company. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, repurchase agreements totaling $37.5 million were callable on various dates, at par by the repurchase agreement counter-party.

The following table sets forth fixed and variable rate FHLB borrowings and the respective weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

     FHLB Borrowings  
     December 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
            Weighted            Weighted  
            Average Rate            Average Rate  
     Balance      at Year End     Balance      at Year End  
     (dollars in thousands)     (dollars in thousands)  

Fixed rate advances

   $ 106,525         3.25   $ 111,530         3.77

Variable rate advances

     —           —          20,600         0.40
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 106,525         3.25   $ 132,130         3.36
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Additional information regarding FHLB Borrowings and securities sold under agreements to repurchase is as follows:

 

     2011     2010  
     FHLB     Repurchase           FHLB     Repurchase        
     Borrowings     Agreements     Total     Borrowings     Agreements     Total  
     (dollars in thousands)     (dollars in thousands)  

Average daily balance during the year

   $ 114,605      $ 37,591      $ 152,196      $ 123,307      $ 37,594      $ 160,901   

Average interest rate during the year

     3.36     3.44     3.38     3.49     4.30     3.68

Maximum month-end balance during the year

   $ 138,026      $ 37,614      $ 175,640      $ 165,182      $ 37,605      $ 202,787   

Weighted average interest rate at year-end

     3.25     4.32     3.53     3.09     3.46     3.36

NOTE 11 — INCOME TAXES

Income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2011 was primarily impacted by the reversal of $12.2 million of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. The balance of the valuation allowance remaining after the reduction was approximately $1.6 million as of December 31, 2011. The release of a portion of the valuation allowance was based on a pattern of sustained earnings exhibited by the Company over the most recent 7 quarters through September 30, 2011, projected future taxable income and a recent tax strategy to facilitate ordinary loss treatment by the Company of certain investment losses when such losses are recognized for tax purposes. Based on these factors management has determined that it is more likely than not that a greater portion of its deferred tax assets are realizable and has adjusted the valuation allowance accordingly.

Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows:

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  
     (in thousands)  

Current expense:

      

Federal

   $ (2,201   $ 1,211      $ 464   

State

     31        10        10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current

     (2,170     1,221        474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred (benefit):

      

Federal

     (827     (766     (3,176

State

     (3,189     57        (801
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred

     (4,016     (709     (3,977
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in valuation allowance

     (12,169     (2,002     15,514   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

   $ (18,355   $ (1,490   $ 12,011   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 34% applied to income before income taxes due to the following:

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  

Tax statutory rate

     (34.0 %)      34.0     (34.0 %) 

Adjustments resulting from:

      

State tax benefit, net of federal income tax expense

     (20.1     1.7        (8.9

Tax-exempt income

     (3.0     (15.8     (7.8

Income on bank owned life insurance

     (3.3     (13.9     (8.7

Change in valuation reserve

     (117.4     (66.6     263.4   

Other

     0.8        2.3        (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

     (177.0 %)      (58.3 %)      203.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year-end deferred tax assets and liabilities were due to the following:

 

     December 31,  
     2011     2010  
     (in thousands)  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Other than temporary impairment

   $ 8,436      $ 5,697   

Allowance for loan losses

     5,054        4,809   

Charitable foundation contribution carryforward

     2,357        2,251   

Purchase accounting adjustments

     1,023        2,057   

Non-accrual loan interest income

     814        2,166   

Deferred compensation

     463        557   

Net operating losses

     2,945        459   

Net unrealized loss on available for sale securities

     627        2,880   

Deferred gain

     514        —     

AMT credit carryforward

     463        169   

Other

     793        215   

Valuation allowance

     (1,576     (13,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     21,913        7,515   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Depreciation

     (984     (980

Deferred loan fees

     (429     (478

Other

     (5     (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (1,418     (1,461
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 20,495      $ 6,054   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the third quarter of 2009, the Company established a valuation allowance of approximately $16.0 million against a significant portion of its deferred tax assets after concluding that it was more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax asset would not be realized. A valuation allowance was not deemed necessary for the deferred tax asset related to the unrealized investment losses as the realization of this component of the deferred tax asset is not dependent on future taxable income. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers

 

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whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carryback and carryforward periods), projected future taxable income, and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment. In recording the valuation allowance in the third quarter of 2009, Management considered both the positive and negative evidence available related to these factors and the cumulative loss position for the most recent three years ended December 31, 2009. This cumulative loss was primarily caused by the significant loan loss provisions and OTTI charges made during recent periods.

At December 31, 2011, based upon the level of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible and a recent tax strategy to facilitate ordinary loss treatment by the Company of certain investment losses when such losses are recognized for tax purposes, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowances.

The Company has approximately $5.2 million of federal net operating losses and $19.6 million of state net operating losses. The state net operating losses will expire between 2015 and 2030. Additionally, the Company has approximately $463,000 of AMT tax credits, which do not expire to offset the difference between regular tax and alternative minimum tax.

Pursuant to FASB ASC Topic No. 740, “Income Taxes” the Company is not required to provide deferred taxes on its tax loan loss reserve as of the base year. The amount of this reserve on which no deferred taxes have been provided is $7,878,000 for 2011 and 2010. This reserve could be recognized as taxable income and create a current and/or deferred tax liability using the income tax rates then in effect if any portion of this tax reserve is subsequently used for purposes other than to absorb loan losses.

The following is a roll-forward of the Bank’s FASB ASC Topic No. 740 unrecognized tax benefits:

 

     2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1

   $ 353       $ 353   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     —           —     

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     —           —     

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     —           —     

Reductions due to the statute of limitations

     97         —     

Settlements

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at December 31

   $ 256       $ 353   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Of this total, $256,000 represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. The Bank does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease in the next twelve months.

The Company recorded a net benefit of $64,000 related to interest and penalties in the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2011 as previously accrued expenses were reversed due to the reduction of unrecognized tax benefits resulting from the expiration of the statute of limitations. For the year ended December 31, 2010 $56,000 in interest and penalties was recorded in the income statement. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010 $44,000 and $108,000, respectively were accrued for interest and penalties.

 

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The Bank is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the state of New Jersey. The Bank is no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for years before 2008 and by the state of New Jersey for years before 2007. The Bank is currently under examination by the IRS for the 2009 tax year. No significant issues have been raised or adjustments proposed as of the filing date of this document.

 

NOTE 12 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the balance sheets.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on balance sheet instruments.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank had outstanding commitments (substantially all of which expire within one year) to originate residential mortgage loans, construction loans, commercial real estate and consumer loans. These commitments were comprised of fixed and variable rate loans.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support contracts entered into by customers. Most guarantees extend for one year. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. At December 31, 2011 the Bank had $606,000 of letters of credit outstanding to borrowers of non-performing loans. The Bank defines the fair value of these letters of credit as the fees paid by the customer or similar fees collected on similar instruments.

The Bank amortizes the fees collected over the life of the instrument. The Bank generally obtains collateral, such as real estate or liens on customer assets for these types of commitments. The Bank’s potential liability would be reduced by proceeds obtained in liquidation of the collateral held.

The Bank had the following off-balance sheet financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

 

     At December 31,
2011
     At December 31,
2010
 
       Fixed
Rate
     Variable
Rate
     Fixed
Rate
     Variable
Rate
 
            (in thousands)         

Commitments to make loans

   $ 10,355       $ 3,600       $ 11,564       $ 2,614   

Unused lines of credit

   $ —         $ 62,466       $ —         $ 52,328   

Construction loans in process

   $ 1,102       $ 526       $ 719       $ 1,042   

Standby letters of credit

   $ —         $ 6,027       $ —         $ 5,380   

Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods of 60 days or less. The fixed rate loan commitments have interest rates ranging from 3.50% to 6.25% and maturities ranging from one to thirty years.

 

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The Bank provides loans primarily in Atlantic and Cape May counties, New Jersey, to borrowers that share similar attributes. In addition, in February 2011, the Bank opened a loan production office in Burlington County. A substantial portion of the Bank’s debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent upon the economic conditions of these regions of New Jersey.

NOTE 13 — BENEFIT PLANS

Defined Benefit Plan

The Bank participates in the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions (The “Pentegra DB Plan”), a tax-qualified defined benefit pension plan. The Pentegra DB Plan’s Employer Identification Number is 13-5645888 and the Plan Number is 333. The Pentegra DB Plan operates as a multi-employer plan for accounting purposes and as a multiple-employer plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code. There are no collective bargaining agreements in place that require contributions to the Pentegra DB Plan.

The Pentegra DB Plan is a single plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 413(c) and, as a result, all of the assets stand behind all of the liabilities. Accordingly, under the Pentegra DB Plan contributions made by a participating employer may be used to provide benefits to participants of other participating employers. As of July 1, 2011 and 2010, the Cape Bank funded status was 80.00% and 83.29%, respectively.

Total contributions to the Pentegra DB Plan, as reported on Form 5500, totaled $203.6 million and $133.9 million for the plan years ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively. Contributions to this plan by Cape Bank during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $542,000, $195,000, and $164,000, respectively. Cape Bank’s contributions to the Pentegra DB Plan are not more than 5% of the total contributions to the Pentegra DB Plan. Total compensation expense recorded under the Pentegra DB Plan during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, was approximately $419,000, $219,000, and $476,000, respectively.

During 2007, the Pentegra DB Plan was amended to freeze participation to new employees effective January 1, 2008. The Pentegra DB Plan was further amended to freeze benefits as of December 31, 2008 for all employees eligible to participate prior to January 1, 2008.

401K Plan

The Bank maintains a 401(k) plan for employees, a tax-qualified defined contribution plan, for all employees of the Bank who have satisfied the 401(k) plan’s eligibility requirements. Prior to January 1, 2008, the Bank made matching contributions to the accounts of plan participants in an amount equal to 100% of the participants’ contributions, up to 6% of their salary. The Bank charged approximately $287,000, $287,000, and $304,000, to employer contributions for the 401(k) plan for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Effective January 1, 2008, the Bank amended the matching contribution formula so that matching contributions will be equal to 100% of the participants’ contributions on up to 3% of the participants’ salary contributed to the plan and 50% of the participants’ contributions on the next 2% of salary contributed by the participants, with a maximum potential matching contribution of 4%. Effective January 1, 2012, the Bank eliminated the matching contribution formula and replaced it with a discretionary form of matching contribution.

 

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan

On January 1, 2008, the Bank adopted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). The ESOP borrowed $10.7 million from the Company and used the funds to purchase 1,065,082 shares of the Company. The loan has an interest rate that is determined January 1 st of each year and is based on the prime rate as published in The Wall Street Journal on the first business day of the calendar year. The interest rate for 2011 and 2010 was 3.25% and has an amortization schedule of 25 years. The loan is secured by the shares. Shares purchased are held by the trustee in a loan suspense account and are released from the suspense account on a pro rata basis as the loan is repaid by the Bank over a period not to exceed 25 years. The trustee allocates shares to participants based on compensation as described in the Cape Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan, in the year of allocation. Employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP after attainment of age 21 and completion of one year of service.

The Company has not declared a dividend and as a result, no dividend income was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. The Company recorded ESOP compensation expense of $383,000, $319,000 and $320,000 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Shares held by the ESOP were as follows:

 

       For the years ended December 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  
     (dollars in thousands)  

Number of shares allocated to participants at the beginning of the year

     118,977        83,146        42,603   

Allocated to participants

     42,603        42,603        42,603   

Distributed to participants

     (8,286     (6,772     (2,060
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of shares allocated to participants at the end of the year

     153,294        118,977        83,146   

Unearned shares

     894,670        937,273        979,876   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total ESOP shares

     1,047,964        1,056,250        1,063,022   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value of unearned shares

   $ 7,023      $ 7,967      $ 6,585   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Director Retirement Plan

The Bank maintains an amended and restated director retirement plan for its directors, represented by individual agreements with the directors. In accordance with each director’s retirement agreement, the director is entitled to a normal retirement benefit upon termination of service on or after the director’s normal retirement age, equal to 2.5% times the director’s years of service with Cape Bank (not to exceed a benefit equal to 50%) of the average of the greatest fees earned by a director during any five consecutive calendar years. This benefit is payable to the director in equal monthly installments for a period of 10 years or the director’s lifetime, whichever is greater. In December 2008, the individual agreements were amended to comply with the final regulations issued under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and to freeze future benefit accruals as of October 31, 2008. In accordance with these amendments, the agreements were modified to require a specified dollar amount to be paid to the director in January 2009, in complete satisfaction of all rights under the director retirement plan. Accordingly, in January 2009, the directors received $8,604 from the plan. In addition, the individual agreements were also modified to specify the total benefit that would be paid to each director and to specify that the total benefit would be paid in 120 monthly installments upon the occurrence of retirement, death or a change in control. The director could elect a lump sum benefit in the event of death or a change in control if such election was made prior to December 31, 2008.

 

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Expense for these plans related to both active and retired participants totaled $41,000, $46,000, and $52,000, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The total compensation liability for these plans was $957,000 and $1,054,000 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Payments made under the Plan totaled $98,000 and $80,000 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Equity Incentive Plan

The Company has an Equity Incentive Plan under which incentive and non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), and restricted stock awards (RSAs) may be granted periodically to certain employees and directors. Generally, stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to fair market value at the date of grant and expire in 10 years from the date of grant. Generally, stock options granted vest over a five-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Under the plan, 1,331,352 stock options are available to be issued.

During 2011, the Company issued 80,000 incentive stock options to certain employees at prices ranging from $7.51 per share to $10.19 per share. During 2010, the Company issued 740,000 incentive stock options to certain employees at prices ranging from $7.27 per share to $8.50 per share. In addition, in 2010, 23,600 non-qualified stock options were issued to directors at a price of $7.68 per share. The following table presents the weighted average per share fair value of options granted and the assumptions used, based on the Black-Scholes option pricing methodology:

 

Assumption

   December 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  

Expected average risk-free interest rate

     2.42     2.46

Expected average life (in years)

     6.5        6.5   

Expected volatility

     41.40     41.63

Expected dividend yield

     0.00     0.00

Weighted average per share fair value

   $ 3.38      $ 3.30   

 

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Stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2011      2010  
       Number of
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
     Number of
Options
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year

     763,600      $ 7.30            —         $ —        

Granted

     80,000      $ 9.85            763,600       $ 7.30      

Forfeited

     (10,000   $ 7.27            —         $ —        

Exercised

     (590   $ 7.68            —         $ —        
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

    

Outstanding at the end of the year

     833,010      $ 7.54         8.6 years         763,600       $ 7.30         9.5 years   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31

     150,130      $ 7.28         8.5 years         —         $ —           —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value at December 31

   $ 85,810            $ —           
  

 

 

         

 

 

       

The expected average risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve on the day of grant. The expected average life represents the weighted average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding giving consideration to vesting schedules and expected option exercise activity. Expected volatility is based on historical volatilities of the Company’s common stock as well as the historical volatility of the stocks of the Company’s peer banks. The expected dividend yield is based on the expected dividend yield over the life of the option and the Company’s historical information.

On July 1, 2010, the Company issued 11,000 restricted stock awards to directors at a price of $7.68 per share. The restricted stock awards will vest in five equal annual installments, with the first installment becoming exercisable on the first anniversary of the date of grant, or July 1, 2011. During 2011, 2,200 restricted stock awards vested at a fair value of $7.68 per share. At December 31, 2011, there were 8,800 non-vested restricted stock awards at a fair value of $7.68 per share.

Restricted stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

 

       For the years ended December 31,  
     2011      2010  
     Restricted
Common
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Fair Value at
Grant Date
     Restricted
Common
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Fair Value at
Grant Date
 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year

     11,000       $ 7.68         —         $ —     

Granted

     —         $ —           11,000       $ 7.68   

Forfeited

     —         $ —           —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding at the end of the year

     11,000       $ 7.68         11,000       $ 7.68   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2011, unrecognized compensation costs on unvested stock options and restricted stock awards was $2.1 million which will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period.

 

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Stock-based compensation expense and related tax effects recognized for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows. There were no stock-based compensation expenses for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009:

 

       For the years ended December 31,  
     2011      2010  
     (in thousands)  

Compensation expense:

     

Common stock options

   $ 526       $ 268   

Restricted common stock

     17         8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total compensation expense

     543         276   

Tax benefit

     11         5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income effect

   $ 532       $ 271   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2011, 843,600 options were issued, leaving 487,752 options available to be issued. Based on the option agreements, there were 150,130 incentive stock options exercisable.

 

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NOTE 14 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Leases: Lessee – As a result of the sale of the Cape Bank main office complex on May 31, 2011, (See Note 17 – Sale of Bank Premises), the Bank entered into six separate lease agreements, each for a discrete portion of the original complex, all with initial three-year terms ending on May 31, 2014. In accordance with ASC Section 840-40 Sale Leaseback Transactions, the deferred gain on the sale is recognized evenly over the initial three-year lease period as a credit to rent expense. Further, the Bank has the option to exit a certain amount of square footage within the first year of the lease incurring a penalty of three months of lease payments for the space exited. Also, in doing so, the Bank would recognize a portion of the remaining deferred gain proportionate to the amount of space exited. In addition, the Bank leases office space for the Burlington County loan production office. The Company’s total minimum lease payments for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014 total $552,000, $533,000 and $222,000, respectively. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 approximated $28,000, $10,000 and $14,000, respectively.

Litigation – From time to time, the Bank may be a defendant in legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business. In management’s opinion, the financial position and results of operations of the Bank would not be affected materially by the outcome of such legal proceedings.

NOTE 15 — REGULATORY MATTERS

Banks and bank holding companies are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action. Management believes as of December 31, 2011, the Company and Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly, additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank was categorized as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.

On July 26, 2011, the Bank agreed with its bank regulators to take certain actions within certain timeframes, including maintaining a Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio equal to or greater than 8%, and a “Well Capitalized” position; and not declaring or paying any dividends prior to receipt of a non-objection response from bank regulators.

 

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The actual capital amounts, ratios and minimum regulatory guidelines for Cape Bank are as follows:

 

                    Per Regulatory Guidelines  
     Actual     Minimum     “Well Capitalized”  
     Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio  
                  (dollars in thousands)               

December 31, 2011

               

Risk based capital ratios:

               

Tier I risk based capital

   $ 94,686         12.57   $ 30,131         4.00   $ 45,197         6.00

Total risk based capital

   $ 104,144         13.82   $ 60,287         8.00   $ 75,358         10.00

Tier I leverage ratio

   $ 94,686         9.15   $ 41,393         4.00   $ 51,742         5.00

December 31, 2010

               

Risk based capital ratios:

               

Tier I risk based capital

   $ 103,092         12.65   $ 32,598         4.00   $ 48,897         6.00

Total risk based capital

   $ 113,313         13.90   $ 65,216         8.00   $ 81,520         10.00

Tier I leverage ratio

   $ 103,092         9.96   $ 41,402         4.00   $ 51,753         5.00

Management believes that under the current regulations, the Bank will continue to meet its minimum capital requirements in the foreseeable future.

Regulatory capital levels for Cape Bank differ from its total capital computed in accordance with accounting principles general accepted in the United States (GAAP), as follows:

 

       At December 31,  
     2011     2010  
     (in thousands)  

Total capital, computed in accordance with GAAP

   $ 134,283      $ 120,523   

Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss

     942        5,590   

Intangible assets

     —          (1

Disallowed deferred tax assets

     (17,630     —     

Disallowed goodwill and other disallowed intangible assets

     (22,909     (23,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Tier I (tangible) capital

     94,686        103,092   

Allowance for loan losses

     9,458        10,221   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total regulatory capital

   $ 104,144      $ 113,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 16 — EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings Per Common Share: Basic earnings per common share is the net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. ESOP shares are not considered outstanding for this calculation unless earned. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock option and restricted stock awards, if any

The following is the earnings per share calculation for the periods ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. At December 31, 2011, options to purchase 833,010 shares were outstanding and dilutive, and accordingly were included in determining diluted earnings per common share. In addition, 11,000 shares of restricted stock were dilutive, and accordingly were included in determining diluted earnings per common share. At December 31, 2010, options to purchase 763,600 shares were outstanding and dilutive, and accordingly were included in determining diluted earnings per common share. Restricted stock was dilutive and is included in the earnings per share calculation for the period ended December 31, 2010. There were no potentially dilutive common shares at or for the period ended December 31, 2009.

 

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September 30, September 30, September 30,
         Year ended December 31,  
       2011        2010        2009  
       (in thousands, except share data)  

Net income (loss)

     $ 7,987         $ 4,041         $ (17,901
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

       12,393,359           12,351,902           12,312,714   

Basic earnings (loss) per share

     $ 0.64         $ 0.33         $ (1.45

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

       12,398,178           12,354,952           12,312,714   

Diluted basic earnings (loss) per share

     $ 0.64         $ 0.33         $ (1.45

NOTE 17 — SALE OF BANK PREMISES

On April 11, 2011, the Company entered into an Agreement of Sale to sell the Cape Bank main office complex and an adjoining vacant lot located in Cape May Court House, NJ. The sale was consummated on May 31, 2011. The selling price of the properties was $7.2 million with net cash proceeds of $6.8 million received at time of sale. The Bank entered into six separate lease agreements, each for a discrete portion of the original complex with initial three year terms, all ending in 2014. The net book value of the property at the time of closing was $3.8 million resulting in a gain of $3.4 million. This gain is being recognized under the full accrual method and as an operating lease in accordance with ASC Section 840-40 Sale Leaseback Transactions which permits $1.8 million of the gain to be recognized at the time of sale and the remaining portion of the gain, $1.6 million, to be recognized evenly over the initial three-year lease period. At December 31, 2011 the balance of the deferred gain to be recognized totaled $1.3 million.

NOTE 18 — CAPE BANCORP (PARENT COMPANY)

The Parent Company’s condensed balance sheets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the related condensed statements of income and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 follow:

 

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Condensed Balance Sheets

 

       December 31,  
     2011     2010  
     (in thousands)  

ASSETS

    

Non-interest bearing balances with bank subsidiary

   $ 2,079      $ 2,070   

Loans due from bank subsidiary

     9,501        9,814   

Investment in bank subsidiary

     134,283        120,523   

Other assets

     222        159   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 146,085      $ 132,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Liabilities

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 366      $ 412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     366        412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Common stock

     133        133   

Additional paid in capital

     127,364        126,864   

Treasury stock at cost—11,000 shares

     (81     (85

Unearned ESOP shares

     (8,954     (9,380

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (942     (5,590

Retained earnings

     28,199        20,212   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     145,719        132,154   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 146,085      $ 132,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Condensed Statements of Income

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  
     (in thousands)  

Income:

      

Interest income from bank subsidiary

   $ 319      $ 327      $ 338   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

     319        327        338   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expense:

      

Legal expense

     41        45        207   

Investor relations expense

     84        31        68   

Audit and consulting fees

     411        243        8   

Subscriptions and publications

     72        83        68   

Other non-interest expenses

     29        21        13   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expense

     637        423        364   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     (318     (96     (26

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (101     (29     (27
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     (217     (67     1   

Equity in undistributed net income (loss) of bank subsidiary

     8,204        4,108        (17,902
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,987      $ 4,041      $ (17,901
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  
     (in thousands)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,987      $ 4,041      $ (17,901

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

      

Equity in undistributed net income (loss) of bank subsidiary

     (8,204     (4,108     17,902   

Stock-based compensation expense

     17        8        —     

Change in other assets and other liabilities, net

     (108     130        60   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (308     71        61   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Repayment of ESOP loan

     313        302        294   

Purchase of Treasury Stock

     —          (85     —     

Stock option exercise

     4        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

     317        217        294   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     9        288        355   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     2,070        1,782        1,427   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 2,079      $ 2,070      $ 1,782   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Under the New Jersey Banking Act, a stock savings bank may declare and pay a dividend on its capital stock only to the extent that the payment of the dividend would not impair the capital stock of the savings bank. In addition, a stock savings bank may not pay a dividend unless the savings bank would, after the payment of the dividend, have a surplus of not less than 50% of its capital stock, or the payment of the dividend would not reduce the surplus. Federal law may also limit the amount of dividends that may be paid by Cape Bank. See “—Federal Banking Regulation—Prompt Corrective Action”.

 

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NOTE 19 — SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem Septem
    Year Ended December 31,     Year Ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    Fourth
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    First
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    First
Quarter
 
          (in thousands)                 (in thousands)        

Interest income

  $ 11,300      $ 11,564      $ 11,491      $ 12,112      $ 12,220      $ 12,655      $ 12,829      $ 12,565   

Interest expense

    2,782        2,882        2,921        3,026        3,277        3,558        3,736        3,968   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

    8,518        8,682        8,570        9,086        8,943        9,097        9,093        8,597   

Provision for loan losses

    4,534        8,762        3,911        2,400        2,844        2,700        1,708        244   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses

    3,984        (80     4,659        6,686        6,099        6,397        7,385        8,353   

Non-interest income (expense)

    (352     1,256        3,151        1,256        1,886        1,388        732        (1,155

Non-interest expense

    8,554        8,217        7,039        7,118        7,123        6,899        7,418        7,094   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

    (4,922     (7,041     771        824        862        886        699        104   

Income tax expense (benefit)

    (2,882     (8,207     154        (7,420     —          (959     —          (531
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $ (2,040   $ 1,166      $ 617      $ 8,244      $ 862      $ 1,845      $ 699      $ 635   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

3.1    Articles of Incorporation of Cape Bancorp, Inc. (1)
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Cape Bancorp, Inc. (2)
4    Form of Common Stock Certificate of Cape Bancorp, Inc. (1)
10.1    Form of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (1)
10.2    Employment Agreement for Robert J. Boyer (3)
10.3    Employment Agreement for Michael D. Devlin (4)
10.4    Change in Control Agreement for Guy Hackney (4)
10.5    Change in Control Agreement for James McGowan, Jr. (4)
10.6    Change in Control Agreement for Michele Pollack (4)
10.7
  

Change in Control Agreement for Donald Dodson (4)

10.8
  

Change in Control Agreement for Charles L. Pinto (5)

10.9    Form of Director Retirement Plan (1)
10.10    2008 Equity Incentive Plan (6)
14    Code of Ethics (7)
21    Subsidiaries of Registrant
23.1    Consent of KPMG LLP
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32
  

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

101
   The following materials from Cape Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on From 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) related notes to these financial statements – Furnished herewith. (8)

 

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Cape Bancorp, Inc.. (file no. 333-146178), originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 19, 2007.

 

(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 18, 2008.

 

(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2010, indicating that such agreement would not be renewed.

 

(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2010.

 

(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2011.

 

(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 2008.

 

(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008.

 

(8) Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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