Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

FAIR VALUE

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FAIR VALUE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
FAIR VALUE [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE
NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUE

ASC Topic 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 three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value include:

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.

Investment Securities: The fair values of investment securities are determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). The fair values of certain securities held to maturity are determined by computing discounted cash flows using observable and unobservable market inputs (Level 3 inputs).
 
Loans Held for Sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is based upon binding quotes from third party investors (Level 2 inputs).
 
Impaired Loans: Loans identified as impaired are measured using one of three methods: the loan's observable market price, the fair value of collateral or the present value of expected future cash flows. For each period presented, no impaired loans were measured using the loan's observable market price. If an impaired loan has had a chargeoff or if the fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we establish a specific reserve and report the loan as nonrecurring Level 3. The fair value of collateral of impaired loans 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. 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 usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Other Real Estate Owned: Other real estate owned (OREO) properties are initially recorded at fair value, less estimated costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. Adjustments to OREO are measured at fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals or realtor evaluations of the property. These appraisals and evaluations may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized through a valuation allowance, and the property is reported as nonrecurring Level 3.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):

   
 
 
Fair Value
    
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
                         
December 31, 2012
                        
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
   $ 42,564     $ ---     $ 42,564     $ ---  
U.S. Agency MBS and CMOs
     23,761       ---       23,761       ---  
Tax-exempt state and municipal bonds
     20,793       ---       20,793       ---  
Taxable state and municipal bonds
     27,296       ---       27,296       ---  
Corporate bonds
     7,526       ---       7,526       ---  
Other equity securities
     1,557       ---       1,557       ---  
Loans held for sale
     8,130       ---       8,130       ---  
                                 
December 31, 2011
                                
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
   $ 27,613     $ ---     $ 27,613     $ ---  
U.S. Agency MBS and CMOs
     3,886       ---       3,886       ---  
Tax-exempt state and municipal bonds
     4,408       ---       4,408       ---  
Taxable state and municipal bonds
     16,716       ---       16,716       ---  
Corporate bonds
     1,081       ---       1,081       ---  
Other equity securities
     1,042       ---       1,042       ---  
Loans held for sale
     1,026       ---       1,026       ---  

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):

   
 
Fair Value
    
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
                         
December 31, 2012
                        
Impaired loans
   $ 34,668     $ ---     $ ---     $ 34,668  
Other real estate owned
     41,594       ---       ---       41,594  
                                 
December 31, 2011
                                
Impaired loans
   $ 22,525     $ ---     $ ---     $ 22,525  
Other real estate owned
     39,730       ---       ---       39,730  
 
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, not previously presented, were as follows at year end (dollars in thousands).
 
 
Level in
  
2012
 
 
2011
 
 
Fair Value
  
Carrying
 
 
Fair
 
 
Carrying
 
 
Fair
 
 
Hierarchy
  
Amount
 
 
Value
 
 
Amount
 
 
Value
 
Financial assets
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
Level 1
  
$
33,556
 
 
$
33,556
 
 
$
30,971
 
 
$
30,971
 
Cash equivalents
Level 2
    
192,802
      
192,802
      
212,071
      
212,071
  
Securities held to maturity
Level 2
  
 
4,300
 
 
 
4,301
 
 
 
300
 
 
 
300
 
FHLB stock
    
 
11,236
 
 
 
NA
 
 
 
11,236
 
 
 
NA
 
Loans, net
Level 2
  
 
993,941
 
 
 
999,619
 
 
 
1,016,809
 
 
 
1,024,766
 
Bank owned life insurance
Level 3
    
26,804
      
26,804
      
25,957
      
25,957
  
Accrued interest receivable
Level 2
  
 
3,411
 
 
 
3,411
 
 
 
3,595
 
 
 
3,595
 
     
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
Financial liabilities
    
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
Deposits
Level 2
  
 
(1,286,261
)
 
 
(1,285,819
)
 
 
(1,215,289
)
 
 
(1,216,452
)
Other borrowed funds
Level 2
  
 
(91,822
)
 
 
(95,213
)
 
 
(148,603
)
 
 
(151,566
)
Long-term debt
Level 2
  
 
(41,238
)
 
 
(30,463
)
 
 
(41,238
)
 
 
(34,820
)
Subordinated debt
Level 2
  
 
(1,650
)
 
 
(1,650
)
 
 
(1,650
)
 
 
(1,650
)
Accrued interest payable
Level 2
  
 
(4,858
)
 
 
(4,858
)
 
 
(3,517
)
 
 
(3,517
)
     
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
Off-balance sheet credit-related items
    
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
Loan commitments
    
 
---
 
 
 
---
 
 
 
---
 
 
 
---
 

The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows.

Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, bank owned life insurance, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term borrowings and variable rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values are determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities as discussed above. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk (including consideration of widening credit spreads). Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. The fair value of off-balance sheet credit-related items is not significant.