Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

FAIR VALUE

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FAIR VALUE
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
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.

Interest Rate Swaps:   For interest rate swap agreements, we measure fair value utilizing pricing provided by a third-party pricing source that that uses market observable inputs, such as forecasted yield curves, and other unobservable inputs and accordingly, interest rate swap agreements are classified as 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 Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
   
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
March 31, 2018
                       
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
$
94,029
   
$
---
   
$
94,029
   
$
---
 
U.S. Agency MBS and CMOs
   
25,602
     
---
     
25,602
     
---
 
Tax-exempt state and municipal bonds
   
43,039
     
---
     
43,039
     
---
 
Taxable state and municipal bonds
   
43,547
     
---
     
43,547
     
---
 
Corporate bonds and other debt securities
   
8,052
     
---
     
8,052
     
---
 
Other equity securities
   
1,446
     
---
     
1,446
     
---
 
Loans held for sale
   
---
     
---
     
---
     
---
 
Interest rate swaps
   
60
     
---
     
---
     
60
 
Interest rate swaps
   
(60
)
   
---
     
---
     
(60
)
                                 
December 31, 2017
                               
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities
 
$
101,964
   
$
---
   
$
101,964
   
$
---
 
U.S. Agency MBS and CMOs
   
23,385
     
---
     
23,385
     
---
 
Tax-exempt state and municipal bonds
   
42,057
     
---
     
42,057
     
---
 
Taxable state and municipal bonds
   
43,735
     
---
     
43,735
     
---
 
Corporate bonds and other debt securities
   
8,109
     
---
     
8,109
     
---
 
Other equity securities
   
1,470
     
---
     
1,470
     
---
 
Loans held for sale
   
1,208
     
---
     
1,208
     
---
 
Interest rate swaps
   
197
     
---
     
---
     
197
 
Interest rate swaps
   
(197
)
   
---
     
---
     
(197
)

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 Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
   
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
March 31, 2018                        
Impaired loans
 
$
2,533
   
$
---
   
$
---
   
$
2,533
 
Other real estate owned
   
2,838
     
---
     
---
     
2,838
 
                                 
December 31, 2017                                
Impaired loans
 
$
2,278
   
$
---
   
$
---
   
$
2,278
 
Other real estate owned
   
3,658
     
---
     
---
     
3,658
 
 
Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements measured on a non-recurring basis was as follows at period end (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Asset
               
   
Fair
 
Valuation
 
Unobservable
       
   
Value
 
Technique
 
Inputs
 
Range (%)
March 31, 2018
                     
Impaired Loans
 
$
 2,533
 
Sales comparison approach
 
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
 
 1.0
to
 15.0
         
Income approach
 
Capitalization rate
 
 9.5
to
 11.0
                       
Other real estate owned
   
 2,838
 
Sales comparison approach
 
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
 
 3.0
to
 20.0
         
Income approach
 
Capitalization rate
 
 9.5
to
 11.0
 
   
Asset
               
   
Fair
 
Valuation
 
Unobservable
       
   
Value
 
Technique
 
Inputs
 
Range (%)
December 31, 2017
                     
Impaired Loans
 
$
 2,278
 
Sales comparison approach
 
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
 
 2.0
to
 15.0
         
Income approach
 
Capitalization rate
 
 9.5
to
 11.0
                       
Other real estate owned
   
 3,658
 
Sales comparison approach
 
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
 
 3.0
to
 22.0
         
Income approach
 
Capitalization rate
 
 9.5
to
 11.0

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, not previously presented, were as follows at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands):

 
Level in
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
 
Fair
 
Carrying
 
Fair
 
Hierarchy
 
Amount
 
Value
 
Amount
 
Value
Financial assets
                 
Cash and due from banks
Level 1
 
$
 26,954
 
$
 26,954
 
$
 34,945
 
$
 34,945
Cash equivalents
Level 2
   
 103,898
   
 103,898
   
 126,522
   
 126,522
Securities held to maturity
Level 3
   
 90,513
   
 90,536
   
 85,827
   
 86,452
FHLB stock
     
 11,558
   
NA
   
 11,558
   
NA
Loans, net
Level 2
     1,306,337      1,311,146    
 1,301,431
   
 1,296,633
Bank owned life insurance
Level 3
   
 40,494
   
 40,494
   
 40,243
   
 40,243
Accrued interest receivable
Level 2
   
 5,200
   
 5,200
   
 4,680
   
 4,680
                           
Financial liabilities
                         
Deposits
Level 2
   
 (1,560,872)
     (1,560,808)    
 (1,579,010)
   
 (1,579,016)
Other borrowed funds
Level 2
   
 (80,667)
     (79,567)    
 (92,118)
   
 (91,313)
Long-term debt
Level 2
   
 (41,238)
     (36,847)    
 (41,238)
   
 (36,546)
Accrued interest payable
Level 2
   
 (613)
   
 (613)
   
 (604)
   
 (604)
                           
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, interest-bearing time deposits in other financial institutions, 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.

The estimated fair values of financial instruments disclosed above as of March 31, 2018 follow the guidance in ASU 2016-01 which prescribes an “exit price” approach in estimating and disclosing fair value of financial instruments incorporating discounts for credit, liquidity and marketability factors.  The fair values shown as of December 31, 2017 and prior use an “entry price” approach.