Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
NOTE 22.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
 
Measurement of fair value under U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value, as of the measurement date, into three broad levels, which are described below:
 
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.
 
Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.
 
Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
 
In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible and also considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.
 
Debt Securities.  Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the hierarchy.  Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities such as U.S. treasuries and exchange-traded equity securities.  For securities traded in secondary markets for which quoted market prices are not available, the Company generally relies on prices obtained from independent vendors. Such independent pricing services are to advise the Company on the carrying value of the securities available for sale portfolio.  As part of the Company’s procedures, the price provided from the service is evaluated for reasonableness given market changes.  When a questionable price exists, the Company investigates further to determine if the price is valid.  If needed, other market participants may be utilized to determine the correct fair value.  The Company has also reviewed and confirmed its determinations in discussions with the pricing service regarding their methods of price discovery.  Securities measured with these techniques are classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy and often involve using quoted market prices for similar securities, pricing models or discounted cash flow calculations using inputs observable in the market where available.  Examples include U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, and certain corporate, asset-backed and other securities.  In cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified in Level 3 of the hierarchy.
 
Interest Rate Swap Agreements.  The fair value is estimated by a third party using inputs that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data and, therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy.  These fair value estimations include primarily market observable inputs such as yield curves and option volatilities, and include the value associated with counterparty credit risk.
 
Impaired Loans.  Impaired loans are measured and reported at fair value when full payment under the loan terms is not probable. Specific allowances for impaired loans are based on comparisons of the recorded carrying values of the loans to the present value of the estimated cash flows of these loans at each loan’s original effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral or the observable market prices of the loans. Fair value is generally determined based on appraisals performed by certified and licensed appraisers using inputs such as absorption rates, capitalization rates and market comparables, adjusted for estimated costs to sell. Management modifies the appraised values, if needed, to take into account recent developments in the market or other factors, such as changes in absorption rates or market conditions from the time of valuation, and anticipated sales values considering management’s plans for disposition.  Such modifications to the appraised values could result in lower valuations of such collateral.  Estimated costs to sell are based on current amounts of disposal costs for similar assets.  These measurements are classified as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy.  Impaired loans are subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustment upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment.  A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance.  Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly based on the same factors identified above.  The amount recognized as an impairment charge related to impaired loans that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis was $9,589,000 and $4,586,000 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
Other Real Estate Owned.  Other real estate owned (“OREO”) acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less selling costs.  Any write-downs to fair value at the time of transfer to OREO are charged to the allowance for loan losses subsequent to foreclosure.  Values are derived from appraisals of underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analysis.  A net loss on the sale and write-downs of OREO of $868,000 and $2,166,000 was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.  These charges were for write-downs in the value of OREO subsequent to foreclosure and losses on the disposal of OREO.  OREO is classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
 
The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013 Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Active Markets
 
Significant Other
 
Significant
 
 
 
 
 
for Identical
 
Observable Inputs
 
Unobservable
 
 
 
 
 
Assets (Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Total
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis:
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and government sponsored
    agencies
 
$
-
 
$
32,274
 
$
-
 
$
32,274
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
-
 
 
88,240
 
 
-
 
 
88,240
 
State and municipal securities
 
 
-
 
 
129,831
 
 
-
 
 
129,831
 
Corporate debt
 
 
-
 
 
15,875
 
 
-
 
 
15,875
 
Total assets at fair value
 
$
-
 
$
266,220
 
$
-
 
$
266,220
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Active Markets
 
Significant Other
 
Significant
 
 
 
 
 
for Identical
 
Observable Inputs
 
Unobservable
 
 
 
 
 
Assets (Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Total
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis:
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and government sponsored
    agencies
 
$
-
 
$
28,386
 
$
-
 
$
28,386
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
-
 
 
73,466
 
 
-
 
 
73,466
 
State and municipal securities
 
 
-
 
 
118,177
 
 
-
 
 
118,177
 
Corporate debt
 
 
-
 
 
13,848
 
 
-
 
 
13,848
 
Interest rate swap agreements
 
 
-
 
 
389
 
 
-
 
 
389
 
Total assets at fair value
 
$
-
 
$
234,266
 
$
-
 
$
234,266
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap agreements
 
$
-
 
$
389
 
$
-
 
$
389
 
 
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows::
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013 Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Active Markets
Significant Other
 
Significant
 
 
 
 
 
for Identical
Observable
 
Unobservable
 
 
 
 
 
Assets (Level 1)
 
Inputs (Level 2)
 
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Total
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
-
 
-
 
$
25,696
 
$
25,696
 
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets
 
 
-
 
-
 
 
12,861
 
 
12,861
 
Total assets at fair value
 
 
-
 
-
 
$
38,557
 
$
38,557
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Active Markets
 
Significant Other
 
Significant
 
 
 
 
 
 
for Identical
 
Observable
 
Unobservable
 
 
 
 
 
Assets (Level 1)
 
Inputs (Level 2)
 
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Total
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
33,883
 
$
33,883
 
Other real estate owned
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
9,721
 
 
9,721
 
Total assets at fair value
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
43,604
 
$
43,604
 
 
The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged in a sale between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation.  Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices.  However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Current U.S. GAAP excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its fair value disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
 
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments.
 
Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the statements of financial condition approximate those assets’ fair values.
 
Debt securities:  Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the hierarchy.  Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities such as U.S. treasuries and exchange-traded equity securities.  For securities traded in secondary markets for which quoted market prices are not available, the Company generally relies on prices obtained from independent vendors. Such independent pricing services are to advise the Company on the carrying value of the securities available for sale portfolio.  As part of the Company’s procedures, the price provided from the service is evaluated for reasonableness given market changes.  When a questionable price exists, the Company investigates further to determine if the price is valid.  If needed, other market participants may be utilized to determine the correct fair value.  The Company has also reviewed and confirmed its determinations in discussions with the pricing service regarding their methods of price discovery.  Securities measured with these techniques are classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy and often involve using quoted market prices for similar securities, pricing models or discounted cash flow calculations using inputs observable in the market where available.  Examples include U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, and certain corporate, asset-backed and other securities.  In cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Restricted equity securities:  Fair values for other investments are considered to be their cost as they are redeemed at par value.
 
 
 
Loans, net:  For variable-rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair value is based on carrying amounts.  The fair value of other loans (for example, fixed-rate commercial real estate loans, mortgage loans, and industrial loans) is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of  similar credit quality.  Loan fair value estimates include judgments regarding future expected loss experience and risk characteristics.  The method of estimating fair value does not incorporate the exit-price concept of fair value as prescribed by ASC 820 and generally produces a higher value than an exit-price approach.  The measurement of the fair value of loans is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Mortgage loans held for sale:  Loans are committed to be delivered to investors on a “best efforts delivery” basis within 30 days of origination.  Due to this short turn-around time, the carrying amounts of the Company’s agreements approximate their fair values.
 
Derivatives:  The fair value of the derivative agreements are estimated by a third party using inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.  As part of the Company’s procedures, the price provided from the third party is evaluated for reasonableness given market changes.  These measurements are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Accrued interest and dividends receivable: The carrying amounts in the statements of condition approximate these assets’ fair value.
 
Bank owned life insurance contracts: The carrying amounts in the statements of condition approximate these assets’ fair value.
 
Deposits:  The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts).  The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values.  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation using interest rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities.  The fair value of the Company’s time deposits do not take into consideration the value of the Company’s long-term relationships with depositors, which may have significant value.  Measurements of the fair value of certificates of deposit are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Other borrowings:  The fair values of borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on interest rates currently being offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank for borrowings of similar terms as those being valued.  These measurements are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
 
Subordinated debentures:  The fair values of subordinated debentures are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on interest rates currently being offered on the best alternative debt available at the measurement date.  These measurements are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
 
Accrued interest payable: The carrying amounts in the statements of condition approximate these assets’ fair value.
Loan commitments:  The fair values of the Company’s off-balance-sheet financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements.  Since the majority of the Company’s other off-balance-sheet financial instruments consists of non-fee-producing, variable-rate commitments, the Company has determined they do not have a distinguishable fair value.
 
The carrying amount, estimated fair value and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are presented in the following table.  This table includes those financial assets and liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis.
 
The Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities which are carried at fair value were as follows:.
 
 
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 2 Inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities available for sale
 
$
266,220
 
$
266,220
 
$
233,877
 
$
233,877
 
Debt securities held to maturity
 
 
32,274
 
 
31,315
 
 
25,967
 
 
27,350
 
Restricted equity securities
 
 
3,738
 
 
3,738
 
 
3,941
 
 
3,941
 
Federal funds sold
 
 
8,634
 
 
8,634
 
 
3,291
 
 
3,291
 
Mortgage loans held for sale
 
 
8,134
 
 
8,134
 
 
25,826
 
 
25,826
 
Bank owned life insurance contracts
 
 
69,008
 
 
69,008
 
 
57,014
 
 
57,014
 
Derivatives
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
389
 
 
389
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 3 Inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, net
 
$
2,828,205
 
$
2,825,924
 
$
2,336,924
 
$
2,327,780
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 2 Inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
$
3,019,642
 
$
3,021,847
 
$
2,511,572
 
$
2,516,320
 
Federal funds purchased
 
 
174,380
 
 
174,380
 
 
117,065
 
 
117,065
 
Other borrowings
 
 
19,940
 
 
19,940
 
 
19,917
 
 
19,917
 
Subordinated debentures
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
15,050
 
 
15,050
 
Derivatives
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
389
 
 
389