Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

FAIR VALUE

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FAIR VALUE
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
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
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
   
Significant Other
Observable
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
 
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
Inputs (Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
September 30, 2013
 
   
   
   
 
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
$
52,488
   
$
---
   
$
52,488
   
$
---
 
U.S. Agency MBS and CMOs
   
18,602
     
---
     
18,602
     
---
 
Tax-exempt state and municipal bonds
   
24,565
     
---
     
24,565
     
---
 
Taxable state and municipal bonds
   
27,861
     
---
     
27,861
     
---
 
Corporate bonds and other debt securities
   
10,435
     
---
     
10,435
     
---
 
Other equity securities
   
1,488
     
---
     
1,488
     
---
 
Loans held for sale
   
2,983
     
---
     
2,983
     
---
 
 
                               
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
     
---
 
 
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
 
 
 
Fair
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
   
Significant Other
Observable
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
 
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
Inputs (Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
September 30, 2013
 
   
   
   
 
Impaired loans
 
$
24,087
   
$
---
   
$
---
   
$
24,087
 
Other real estate owned
   
34,564
     
---
     
---
     
34,564
 
 
                               
December 31, 2012
                               
Impaired loans
 
$
34,668
   
$
---
   
$
---
   
$
34,668
 
Other real estate owned
   
41,594
     
---
     
---
     
41,594
 
 
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, not previously presented, were as follows at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands).

 
Level in  
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
 
Fair Value  
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
 
Hierarchy  
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Financial assets
 
 
   
   
   
 
Cash and due from banks
Level 1
 
$
35,592
   
$
35,592
   
$
33,556
   
$
33,556
 
Cash equivalents
Level 2
   
178,263
     
178,263
     
192,802
     
192,802
 
Interest-bearing time deposits in other financial institutions
Level 2
   
25,000
     
25,000
     
---
     
---
 
Securities held to maturity
Level 3
   
18,995
     
19,444
     
4,300
     
4,301
 
FHLB stock
 
   
11,236
   
NA
     
11,236
   
NA
 
Loans, net
Level 2
   
983,434
     
976,296
     
993,941
     
999,619
 
Bank owned life insurance
Level 3
   
27,343
     
27,343
     
26,804
     
26,804
 
Accrued interest receivable
Level 2
   
3,250
     
3,250
     
3,411
     
3,411
 
 
 
                               
Financial liabilities
 
                               
Deposits
Level 2
   
(1,288,041
)
   
(1,289,388
)
   
(1,286,261
)
   
(1,285,819
)
Other borrowed funds
Level 2
   
(89,991
)
   
(90,513
)
   
(91,822
)
   
(95,213
)
Long-term debt
Level 2
   
(41,238
)
   
(35,099
)
   
(41,238
)
   
(30,463
)
Subordinated debt
Level 2
   
---
     
---
     
(1,650
)
   
(1,650
)
Accrued interest payable
Level 2
   
(7,903
)
   
(7,903
)
   
(4,858
)
   
(4,858
)
 
 
                               
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, interest-bearing time deposits in other financial institutions, 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.