Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

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 Number: 000-49929

ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 Virginia
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
82-0545425
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1800 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 300, Reston, Virginia  20191
  (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(703) 871-2100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x                No ¨

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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ 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. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,”  “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   ¨ No x
 
The number of shares outstanding of Access National Corporation’s common stock, par value $0.835, as of May 7, 2010 was 10,615,313 shares.
 
 
 

 

 
Table of Contents
ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q

INDEX

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets, March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (audited)
Page 2
 
Consolidated Statements of Income, three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
Page 3
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
Page 4
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
Page 5
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Page 6
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Page 20
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Page 33
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
Page 34
 
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
Page 35
Item1A.
Risk Factors
Page 35
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Page 35
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Page 35
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
Page 35
Item 5.
Other Information
Page 36
Item 6.
Exhibits
Page 36
 
Signatures
Page 37
 
 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
    
 
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
ASSETS             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 4,346     $ 5,965  
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold
    14,651       25,256  
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    77,687       47,838  
Loans held for sale, at fair value
    49,705       76,232  
Loans
    469,728       486,564  
Allowance for loan losses
    (9,256 )     (9,127 )
Net loans
    460,472       477,437  
Premises and equipment
    8,694       8,759  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,128       2,409  
Other real estate owned
    4,073       5,111  
Other assets
    15,625       17,872  
Total assets
  $ 637,381     $ 666,879  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 68,058     $ 69,782  
Savings and interest-bearing deposits
    154,087       138,988  
Time deposits
    238,055       257,875  
Total deposits
    460,200       466,645  
Other liabilities
               
Short-term borrowings
    52,923       64,249  
Long-term borrowings
    40,360       46,330  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
    8,495       15,691  
Total liabilities
  $ 568,164     $ 599,101  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock, par value, $0.835; authorized, 60,000,000 shares; issued and
               
outstanding, 10,615,313 shares at March 31, 2010 and 10,537,428 shares at
               
December 31, 2009
  $ 8,864     $ 8,799  
Surplus
    18,931       18,552  
Retained earnings
    41,487       40,377  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
    (65 )     50  
Total shareholders' equity
    69,217       67,778  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 637,381     $ 666,879  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).
 
 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest and Dividend Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 7,872     $ 8,667  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    37       32  
Interest and dividends on securities
    350       980  
Total interest and dividend income
    8,259       9,679  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    1,968       3,081  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    265       316  
Interest on long-term borrowings
    389       476  
Interest on subordinated debentures
    52       63  
Total interest expense
    2,674       3,936  
                 
Net interest income
    5,585       5,743  
Provision for loan losses
    198       1,369  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    5,387       4,374  
                 
Noninterest Income
               
Service fees on deposit accounts
    160       134  
Gain on sale of loans
    5,240       13,789  
Mortgage broker fee income
    338       140  
Other income
    285       1,097  
Total noninterest income
    6,023       15,160  
                 
Noninterest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    5,252       7,505  
Occupancy and equipment
    684       632  
Other operating expenses
    3,567       6,743  
Total noninterest expense
    9,503       14,880  
                 
Income before income taxes
    1,907       4,654  
                 
Income tax expense
    691       1,990  
NET INCOME
  $ 1,216     $ 2,664  
                 
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.12     $ 0.26  
Diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.26  
                 
Average outstanding shares:
               
Basic
    10,572,017       10,267,385  
Diluted
    10,589,506       10,311,653  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (Unaudited).
 
 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
(Unaudited)

               
Accumulated
       
                     
Other
       
                     
Compre-
       
   
Common
         
Retained
   
hensive
       
   
Stock
   
Surplus
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 8,799     $ 18,552     $ 40,377     $ 50     $ 67,778  
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net income
    -       -       1,216       -       1,216  
Other comprehensive loss,  unrealized holdings gains arising during the period (net of tax, $59)
    -       -       -       (115 )     (115 )
Total comprehensive income
                                    1,101  
Stock option exercises (15,000 shares)
    13       39       -       -       52  
Dividend reinvestment plan (74,721 shares)
    62       355       -       -       417  
Repurchased under share repurchase program (11,836 shares)
    (10 )     (61 )     -       -       (71 )
Cash dividend
    -       -       (106 )     -       (106 )
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings
    -       46       -       -       46  
                                         
Balance, March 31, 2010
  $ 8,864     $ 18,931     $ 41,487     $ (65 )   $ 69,217  
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2008
  $ 8,551     $ 17,410     $ 31,157     $ 827     $ 57,945  
                                         
Comprehensive income:
                                       
Net income
    -       -       2,664       -       2,664  
Other comprehensive income, unrealized holdings gains arising during the period (net of tax, $82)
    -       -       -       159       159  
Total comprehensive income
                                    2,823  
Stock option exercises (27,744 shares)
    23       71       -       -       94  
Dividend reinvestment plan (46,279 shares)
    39       156       -       -       195  
Repurchased under share repurchase program (20,542 shares)
    (17 )     (76 )     -       -       (93 )
Cash dividend
    -       -       (103 )     -       (103 )
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings
    -       50       -       -       50  
Balance, March 31, 2009
  $ 8,596     $ 17,611     $ 33,718     $ 986     $ 60,911  
 
 
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ACCESS NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 1,216     $ 2,664  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in)
               
operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    198       1,369  
Provision for losses on mortgage loans sold
    500       966  
Net gain/losses on sales and write-down of other real estate owned
    352       1,245  
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
    (132 )     383  
Stock-based compensation
    46       50  
Valuation allowance on derivatives
    (261 )     (175 )
Net amortization on securities
    9       (4 )
Depreciation and amortization
    116       163  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Valuation of loans held for sale carried at fair value
    893       1,881  
Decrease (increase) in loans held for sale
    25,633       (11,398 )
(Increase) decrease in other assets
    3,186       (2,254 )
(Decrease) Increase in other liabilities
    (7,696 )     1,182  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    24,060       (3,928 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale
    14,969       18,027  
Proceeds from sale of securities
    -       -  
Purchases of securities available for sale
    (45,000 )     (10,568 )
Net increase (decrease) in loans
    16,768       (884 )
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
    490       350  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (63 )     (7 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (12,836 )     6,918  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net increase in demand, interest bearing demand and savings deposits
    13,375       35,058  
Net (decrease) increase in time deposits
    (19,820 )     26,180  
(Decrease) in securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    (3,237 )     (4,961 )
Net (decrease) in other short-term borrowings
    (8,089 )     (21,615 )
Net (decrease) increase in long-term borrowings
    (5,970 )     13,132  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    469       289  
Repurchase of common stock
    (70 )     (93 )
Dividends paid
    (106 )     (102 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (23,448 )     47,888  
                 
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (12,224 )     50,878  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
               
Beginning
    31,221       22,482  
Ending
  $ 18,997     $ 73,360  
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
               
Cash payments for interest
  $ 3,056     $ 3,966  
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ 2,264     $ -  
Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing Activities
               
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale
  $ (174 )   $ 241  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Access National Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  The Corporation has two wholly-owned subsidiaries:  Access National Bank (the “Bank”), which is an independent commercial bank chartered under federal laws as a national banking association, and Access Capital Trust II.  Access National Capital Trust II was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities. The Corporation does not have any significant operations and serves primarily as the parent company for the Bank.  The Corporation’s income is primarily derived from dividends received from the Bank. The amount of these dividends is determined by the Bank’s earnings and capital position.

The Corporation acquired all of the outstanding stock of the Bank in a statutory exchange transaction on June 15, 2002, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Corporation and the Bank.

The Bank opened for business on December 1, 1999 and has two active wholly-owned subsidiaries: Access National Mortgage Corporation (the “Mortgage Corporation”), a Virginia corporation engaged in mortgage banking activities, and Access Real Estate LLC.  Access Real Estate LLC is a limited liability company established in July, 2003 for the purpose of holding title to the Corporation’s headquarters building, located at 1800 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, Virginia.

NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  The statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. All adjustments have been made, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.  Such adjustments are all of a normal and recurring nature.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.   The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2010.  These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto as of December 31, 2009, included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

NOTE 3 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

During the first three months of 2010, the Corporation granted 102,500 stock options to officers, directors, and employees under the 2009 Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). Options granted under the Plan have an exercise price equal to the fair market value as of the grant date. Options granted have a vesting period of two and one half years and expire three and one half years after the issue date.  Stock–based compensation expense recognized in other operating expense during the first three months of 2010 was approximately $46 thousand and $50 thousand for the same period in 2009.  The fair value of options is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the assumptions noted below.

 
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A summary of stock option activity under the Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2010 is presented as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
                   
   
March 31, 2010
                   
                         
Expected life of options granted
    3.40                    
Risk-free interest rate
    1.39 %                  
Expected volatility of stock
    48 %                  
Annual expected dividend yield
    1 %                  
                           
Fair value of granted options
  $ 212,268                    
Non-vested options
    278,575                    
                           
                 
Weighted Avg.
       
   
Number of
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Remaining
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
   
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
Contractual Term
   
Value
 
                           
Outstanding at beginning of year
    439,079     $ 6.44       1.53     $ 216,870  
Granted
    102,500     $ 5.97       3.40     $ -  
Exercised
    (15,000 )   $ 3.45       -     $ -  
Lapsed or canceled
    (34,370 )   $ 6.46       0.45     $ -  
                                 
Outstanding at March 31, 2010
    492,209     $ 6.43       1.86     $ 222,398  
                                 
Exercisable at March 31, 2010
    213,634     $ 7.80       2.56     $ -  
                                 
   
Three Months Ended
                         
   
March 31, 2009
                         
                                 
Expected life of options granted
    3.33                          
Risk-free interest rate
    1.07 %                        
Expected volatility of stock
    47 %                        
Annual expected dividend yield
    1 %                        
                                 
Fair value of granted options
  $ 171,393                          
Non-vested options
    259,975                          
                                 
                   
Weighted Avg.
         
   
Number of
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Remaining
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
   
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
Contractual Term
   
Value
 
                                 
Outstanding at beginning of year
    589,617     $ 5.96       1.57     $ 284,885  
Granted
    99,250     $ 3.99       3.33     $ -  
Exercised
    (27,744 )   $ 3.37       0.03     $ -  
Lapsed or canceled
    (18,800 )   $ 7.40       0.25     $ -  
                                 
Outstanding at March 31, 2009
    642,323     $ 5.72       1.73     $ 272,752  
                                 
Exercisable March 31, 2009
    382,348     $ 5.32       1.24     $ 212,210  

 
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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES
 
The following table provides the amortized cost and fair value for the categories of available-for-sale securities. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with net unrealized gains or losses reported on an after-tax basis as a component of cumulative other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. The fair value of investment securities is impacted by interest rates, credit spreads, market volatility and liquidity.
 
The following table provides the amortized costs and fair values of securities available for sale as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

   
March 31, 2010
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 70,093     $ 74     $ (132 )   $ 70,035  
Mortgage backed securities
    760       -       (53 )     707  
Municipals - taxable
    690       10       -       700  
CRA Mutual fund
    1,500       2       -       1,502  
Restricted stock:
                               
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    894       -       -       894  
FHLB stock
    3,849       -       -       3,849  
Total
  $ 77,786     $ 86     $ (185 )   $ 77,687  
                                 
   
December 31, 2009
 
           
Gross
   
Gross
         
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
  $ 40,022     $ 144     $ (12 )   $ 40,154  
Mortgage backed securities
    808       -       (65 )     743  
Municipals - taxable
    690       9       -       699  
CRA Mutual fund
    1,500       -       (1 )     1,499  
Restricted stock:
                               
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    894       -       -       894  
FHLB stock
    3,849       -       -       3,849  
Total
  $ 47,763     $ 153     $ (78 )   $ 47,838  
 
 
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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES (continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the securities may be called or prepaid without any penalties.

   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
   
(In Thousands)
 
U.S. Government agencies
                       
Due in one year or less
  $ 5,093     $ 5,109     $ 5,125     $ 5,145  
Due after one through five years
    55,000       54,914       15,000       15,023  
Due after five through ten years
    10,000       10,012       19,896       19,986  
Municipals-taxable
                               
Due after one through five years
    690       700       690       699  
Due after five through ten years
    -       -       -       -  
Mortgage Backed Securities
                               
Due in one year or less
    -       -       33       33  
Due after one through five years
    -       -       -       -  
Due after fifteen years
    760       707       776       710  
CRA Mutual Fund
    1,500       1,502       1,500       1,499  
Restricted Securities:
                               
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    894       894       894       894  
FHLB stock
    3,849       3,849       3,849       3,849  
Total
  $ 77,786     $ 77,687     $ 47,763     $ 47,838  
 
 
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NOTE 4 – SECURITIES (continued)

Securities available for sale that have an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

   
Securities in a Loss
   
Securities in a Loss
             
   
Position for Less than
   
Position for 12 Months
             
   
12 Months
   
or Longer
   
Total
 
 March 31, 2010
 
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Investment securities available for sale:
                                   
                                     
Mortgage backed securities
  $ -     $ -     $ 706     $ (53 )   $ 706     $ (53 )
U.S. Government agencies
    34,868       (132 )     -       -       34,868       (132 )
Municipals – taxable
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Municipals - tax exempt
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
CRA Mutual fund
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 34,868     $ (132 )   $ 706     $ (53 )   $ 35,574     $ (185 )
                                                 
   
Securities in a Loss
   
Securities in a Loss
                 
   
Position for Less than
   
Position for 12 Months
                 
   
12 Months
   
or Longer
   
Total
 
December 31, 2009
 
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Investment securities available for sale:
                                               
                                                 
Mortgage backed securities
  $ -     $ -     $ 710     $ (65 )   $ 710     $ (65 )
U.S. Government agencies
    9,988       (12 )     -       -       9,988       (12 )
Municipals - taxable
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Municipals - tax exempt
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
CRA Mutual fund
    -       -       1,499       (1 )     1,499       (1 )
Total
  $ 9,988     $ (12 )   $ 2,209     $ (66 )   $ 12,197     $ (78 )

Management does not believe that any individual unrealized loss as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is other than a temporary impairment.  These unrealized losses are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates.  The Corporation has the ability to hold these securities for the time necessary to recover the amortized cost or until maturity when full repayment would be received.
 
 
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NOTE 5 – LOANS

The following table presents the composition of the loans held for investment portfolio at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Commercial
  $ 72,193     $ 72,628  
Commercial real estate
    215,969       220,301  
Real estate construction
    39,910       41,508  
Residential real estate
    140,195       150,792  
Consumer
    1,461       1,335  
Total loans
    469,728       486,564  
Less allowance for loan losses
    9,256       9,127  
Net loans
  $ 460,472     $ 477,437  

NOTE 6 – SEGMENT REPORTING

The Corporation has two reportable segments: commercial banking and a mortgage banking segment. Revenues from commercial banking operations consist primarily of interest earned on loans and investment securities and fees from deposit services. Mortgage banking operating revenues consist principally of interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale, gains on sales of loans in the secondary mortgage market and loan origination fee income.

The commercial banking segment provides the mortgage banking segment with the short-term funds needed to originate mortgage loans through a warehouse line of credit and charges the mortgage banking segment interest based on a premium over their cost to borrow funds. These transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process.

Other includes the operations of the Corporation and Access Real Estate LLC. The primary source of income for the Corporation is derived from dividends from the Bank and its primary expense relates to interest on subordinated debentures.  The primary source of income for Access Real Estate LLC is derived from rents received from the Bank and Mortgage Corporation.
 
 
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NOTE 6 – SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

The following table presents segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009:

2010
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
               
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                               
Revenues:
                             
Interest income
  $ 8,066     $ 389     $ 15     $ (211 )   $ 8,259  
Gain on sale of loans
    -       5,240       -       -       5,240  
Other revenues
    394       516       293       (420 )     783  
Total revenues
    8,460       6,145       308       (631 )     14,282  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    2,588       138       160       (212 )     2,674  
Salaries and employee benefits
    2,377       2,875       -       -       5,252  
Other
    2,034       2,354       480       (419 )     4,449  
Total operating expenses
    6,999       5,367       640       (631 )     12,375  
                                         
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 1,461     $ 778     $ (332 )   $ -     $ 1,907  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 604,708     $ 54,135     $ 47,233     $ (68,695 )   $ 637,381  
                                         
2009
 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
                   
Consolidated
 
(In Thousands)
 
Banking
   
Banking
   
Other
   
Eliminations
   
Totals
 
                                         
Revenues:
                                       
Interest income
  $ 9,197     $ 915     $ 10     $ (443 )   $ 9,679  
Gain on sale of loans
    -       13,789       -       -       13,789  
Other revenues
    376       1,258       308       (571 )     1,371  
Total revenues
    9,573       15,962       318       (1,014 )     24,839  
                                         
Expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
    3,816       390       173       (443 )     3,936  
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,848       5,657       -       -       7,505  
Other
    2,897       5,963       455       (571 )     8,744  
Total operating expenses
    8,561       12,010       628       (1,014 )     20,185  
                                         
Income (loss)  before income taxes
  $ 1,012     $ 3,952     $ (310 )   $ -     $ 4,654  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 709,741     $ 96,427     $ 44,471     $ (95,404 )   $ 755,235  
 
 
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NOTE 7 – EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

The following tables show the calculation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The numerator of both the basic and diluted EPS is equivalent to net income.  The weighted average number of shares outstanding used as the denominator for diluted EPS is increased over the denominator used for basic EPS by the effect of potentially dilutive common stock options utilizing the treasury stock method.

   
Three Months
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
March 31, 2010
   
March 31, 2009
 
   
(In Thousands, Except for Share Data)
 
             
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
           
Net income
  $ 1,216     $ 2,664  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,572,017       10,267,385  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.12     $ 0.26  
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
               
Net income
  $ 1,216     $ 2,664  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    10,572,017       10,267,385  
Stock options and warrants
    17,489       44,268  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,589,506       10,311,653  
                 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.11     $ 0.26  

NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVES

As part of its mortgage banking activities, the Mortgage Corporation enters into interest rate lock commitments, which are commitments to originate loans where the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding and the customers have locked into that interest rate. The Mortgage Corporation then either locks in the loan and rate with an investor and commits to deliver the loan if settlement occurs (“Best Efforts”) or commits to deliver the locked loan in a binding (“Mandatory”) delivery program with an investor. Certain loans under rate lock commitments are covered under forward sales contracts of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”). Forward sales contracts of MBS are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in noninterest income.   Interest rate lock commitments and commitments to deliver loans to investors are considered derivatives.  The market value of interest rate lock commitments and Best Efforts contracts are not readily ascertainable with precision because they are not actively traded in stand-alone markets.  The Mortgage Corporation determines the fair value of interest rate lock commitments and delivery contracts by measuring the fair value of the underlying asset, which is impacted by current interest rates, taking into consideration the probability that the interest rate lock commitments will close or will be funded.

Certain additional risks arise from these forward delivery contracts in that the counterparties to the contracts may not be able to meet the terms of the contracts.  The Mortgage Corporation does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligation.  Additional risks inherent in Mandatory delivery programs include the risk that if the Mortgage Corporation does not close the loans subject to interest rate risk lock commitments, it will still be obligated to deliver MBS to the counterparty under the forward sales agreement.  Should this be required, the Mortgage Corporation could incur significant costs in acquiring replacement loans or MBS and such costs could have an adverse effect on mortgage banking operations.

 
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Since the Mortgage Corporation’s derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments, the fair value of the derivatives are recorded as a freestanding asset or liability with the change in value being recognized in current earnings during the period of change. The Mortgage Corporation has not elected to apply hedge accounting to its derivative instruments as provided in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Mortgage Corporation had derivative financial instruments with a notional value of $127.7 million and $103.0 million, respectively.   The fair value of these derivative instruments at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $426 thousand and $139 thousand, respectively, and was included in other assets.

Included in other non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 was a net loss of $226 thousand and $172 thousand, respectively, relating to derivative instruments.

NOTE 9 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing.  The new guidance removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and limits the circumstances in which a financial asset, or portion of a financial asset, should be derecognized when the transferor has not transferred the entire financial asset to an entity that is not consolidated with the transferor in the financial statements being presented and/or when the transferor has continuing involvement with the transferred financial asset.  This guidance became effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2010 and did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB ASC 810-10, Consolidation.  The new guidance amends tests for variable interest entities to determine whether a variable interest entity must be consolidated.  An entity is required to perform an analysis to determine whether an entity’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity.  This guidance requires ongoing reassessments on whether an entity is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and enhanced disclosures that provide more transparent information about an entity’s involvement with a variable interest entity. The new guidance became effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2010 and did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

In January 2010, the FASB issued an update (ASU No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements) impacting FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. The amendments in this update require new disclosures about significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The amendments also require a reporting entity to provide information about activity for purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in Level 3 fair value measurements and clarify disclosures about the level of disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. This update became effective for the Corporation for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009 and did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

In March 2010, the FASB issued an update (ASU No. 2010-11, Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives) impacting FASB ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging-Embedded Derivatives. The amendments clarify the scope exception for embedded credit derivative features related to the transfer of credit risk in the form of subordination of one financial instrument to another. This update becomes effective for the Corporation for the interim reporting period beginning after June 15, 2010. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements, but it is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE 

Fair value pursuant to FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, is the exchange price, in an orderly transaction that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale, between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability, that is, the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability.  The transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability is a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or liability.  FASB ASC 820-10 provides a consistent definition of fair value which focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs.  In addition, FASB ASC 820-10 provides a framework for measuring fair value and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

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 company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Corporation used the following methods to determine the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

Investment securities:  The fair values for investment securities are valued using the prices obtained from an independent pricing service. The prices are not adjusted. The independent pricing service uses industry-standard models to price U.S. Government agency obligations and mortgage backed securities that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curves, volatility factors, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severity, current market and contractual prices for the underlying financial instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Securities of obligations of state and political subdivisions are valued using a type of matrix, or grid, pricing in which securities are benchmarked against the treasury rate based on credit rating. Substantially all assumptions used by the independent pricing service are observable in the marketplace, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. (Level 1).

Residential loans held for sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2).

Derivative financial instruments:  Derivative instruments are used to hedge residential mortgage loans held for sale and the related interest-rate lock commitments and include forward commitments to sell mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of derivative financial instruments are based on derivative market data inputs as of the valuation date and the underlying value of mortgage loans for interest rate lock commitments (Level 3).

Impaired loans:  The fair values of impaired loans are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans on a nonrecurring basis.  Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory and accounts receivable.  The use of discounted cash flow models and management’s best judgment are significant inputs in arriving at the fair value measure of the underlying collateral. (Level 3).

Other real estate owned:  The fair value of other real estate owned consists of real estate that has been foreclosed, is recorded at the lower of fair value less selling expenses or the book balance prior to foreclosure.  Write downs are provided for subsequent declines in value and are recorded in other non-interest expense (Level 2).

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value under FASB ASC 820-10 on a recurring and non-recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Corporation has elected the fair value option, are summarized below:

         
Fair Value Measurement
       
         
at March 31, 2010 Using
       
         
(In Thousands)
       
Description
 
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level
1)
   
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Financial Assets-Recurring
                       
Available for sale investment securities (1)
  $ 72,944     $ 72,944     $ -     $ -  
Residential loans held for sale
    49,705       -       49,705       -  
Derivative assets
    463        -        -       463  
Financial Liabilities-Recurring
                               
Derivative liabilities
    37        -        -       37  
                                 
Financial Assets-Non-Recurring
                               
Impaired loans (2)
    9,447        -        -       9,447  
Other real estate owned (3)
    4,073        -       4,073        -  

(1) Excludes restricted stock.
(2) Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral.
(3) Represents appraised value and realtor comparables less estimated selling expenses.

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

   
Net Derivatives
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Balance December 31, 2009
  $ 645  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings
    (219 )
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
    -  
Purchases, Settlements, paydowns, and maturities
    -  
Transfer into Level 3
    -  
Balance March 31, 2010
  $ 426  

Financial instruments recorded using FASB ASC 825-10

Under FASB ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments, the Corporation may elect to report most financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis with changes in fair value reported in net income. After the initial adoption the election is made at the acquisition of an eligible financial asset, financial liability or firm commitment or when certain specified reconsideration events occur. The fair value election, with respect to an item, may not be revoked once an election is made.

The following table reflects the differences between the fair value carrying amount of residential mortgage loans held for sale at March 31, 2010, measured at fair value under FASB ASC 825-10 and the aggregate unpaid principal amount the Corporation is contractually entitled to receive at maturity.

(In Thousands)
 
Aggregate
Fair Value
 
Difference
   
Contractual
Principal
 
Residential mortgage loans held for sale
  $ 49,705     $ 733     $ 48,972  

The Corporation elected to account for residential loans held for sale at fair value to eliminate the mismatch in recording changes in market value on derivative instruments used to hedge loans held for sale while carrying the loans at the lower of cost or market.

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above. The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, and accrued interest. The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below:

Cash and Short-Term Investments

For those short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities

The fair values for investment securities are valued using the prices obtained from an independent pricing service.

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are recorded at fair value, determined individually, as of the balance sheet date.

Loans

For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as some residential mortgages, and other consumer loans, fair value is estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair value of other types of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

Deposits and Borrowings

The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value of all other deposits and borrowings is determined using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar products.

Accrued Interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of stand-by letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.

At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the majority of off-balance-sheet items are variable rate instruments or convert to variable rate instruments if drawn upon. Therefore, the fair value of these items is largely based on fees, which are nominal and immaterial.

 
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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE (continued)

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were as follows:

   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and short-term
                       
investments
  $ 18,997     $ 18,997     $ 31,221     $ 31,221  
Securities available for sale
    72,944       72,944       43,095       43,095  
Restricted stock
    4,743       4,743       4,743       4,743  
Loans held for sale
    48,972       49,705       74,606       76,232  
Loans, net of allowance
    461,205       456,854       479,063       475,865  
Derivatives
    463       463       492       492  
Total financial assets
  $ 607,324     $ 603,706     $ 633,220     $ 631,648  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 460,200     $ 466,668     $ 466,645     $ 466,668  
Short-term borrowings
    52,923       52,970       64,249       64,258  
Long-term borrowings
    40,360       40,391       46,330       46,351  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,246       6,186       6,248  
Derivatives
    37       37       353       353  
Total financial liabilities
  $ 559,706     $ 566,312     $ 583,763     $ 583,878  

 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.  Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2010 or any future period.
 
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements.  For this purpose, any statements contained herein, including documents incorporated by reference, that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements.  Examples of forward-looking statements include discussions as to our expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives and future financial or other performance or assumptions concerning matters discussed in this document.  Forward-looking statements often use words such as “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “ anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends” or other words of similar meaning.  You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from historical results or those anticipated by such statements.  Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation include, but are not limited to, changes in: continued deterioration in general business and economic conditions and in the financial markets, the impact of any policies or programs implemented pursuant to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “EESA”), as amended by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “ARRA”), branch expansion plans, interest rates, general economic conditions, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“Comptroller”), the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond,
the economy of Northern Virginia, including governmental spending and commercial and residential real estate markets, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, and accounting principles, policies and guidelines.  These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements.  Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made.

In addition, a continuation of the recent turbulence in significant portions of the global financial markets, particularly if it worsens, could impact our performance, both directly by affecting our revenues and the value of our assets and liabilities, and indirectly by affecting our counterparties and the economy generally. Dramatic declines in the commercial and residential real estate markets have resulted in significant write-downs of asset values by financial institutions in the United States. Concerns about the stability of the U.S. financial markets generally have reduced the availability of funding to certain financial institutions, leading to a tightening of credit, reduction of business activity, and increased market volatility. There can be no assurance that the EESA, the ARRA or other actions taken by the federal government will stabilize the U.S. financial system or alleviate the industry or economic factors that may adversely affect our business. In addition, our business and financial performance could be impacted as the financial industry restructures in the current environment, both by changes in the creditworthiness and performance of our counterparties and by changes in the competitive and regulatory landscape. For additional discussion of risk factors that may cause our actual future results to differ materially from the results indicated within forward looking statements, please see “Item 1A – Risk Factors” of the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. In preparing the Corporation’s financial statements management makes estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Management believes that the most significant subjective judgments that it makes include the following:

 
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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in our loan portfolio.  The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) FASB ASC 450-10, Contingencies, which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable, and (ii) FASB ASC 310-10, Receivables, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance.  An allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based upon industry standards, known risk characteristics, and management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of loan activity.  Such evaluation considers, among other factors, the estimated market value of the underlying collateral and current economic conditions.  For further information about our practices with respect to allowance for loan losses, please see the subsection “Allowance for Loan Losses” below.
 
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities
 
The Bank’s securities portfolio is classified as available-for-sale.  At March 31, 2010 there are no non-agency mortgage-backed securities in the portfolio. The estimated fair value of the portfolio fluctuates due to changes in market interest rates and other factors. Changes in estimated fair value are recorded in stockholders’ equity as a component of comprehensive income. Securities are monitored to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary.  Management evaluates the investment portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine the collectability of amounts due per the contractual terms of the investment security.  Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.  At March 31, 2010, there were no securities with other-than-temporary impairment.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Corporation uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. This method results in the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities that are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. The deferred provision for income taxes is the result of the net change in the deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year. This amount combined with the current taxes payable or refundable results in the income tax expense for the current year.
 
Fair Value
 
Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items.  Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.  The fair value estimates of existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the values of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments. For additional information about our financial assets carried at fair value, refer to Note 10 of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Items
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank issues commitments to extend credit and, at March 31, 2010, these commitments amounted to $24.3 million.  These commitments do not necessarily represent cash requirements, since many commitments are expected to expire without being drawn on.
 
At March 31, 2010, the Bank had approximately $95.0 million in unfunded lines of credit and letters of credit.  These lines of credit, if drawn upon, would be funded from routine cash flows and short-term borrowings.

 
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Off-Balance Sheet Items (continued)
 
The Bank maintains a reserve for potential off-balance sheet credit losses that is included in other liabilities on the balance sheet. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the balance in this account totaled $297 thousand.  The Mortgage Corporation maintains a similar reserve for standard representations and warranties issued in connection with loans sold. This reserve totaled $3.8 million at March 31, 2010 and $3.3 million at December 31, 2009.
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION (March 31, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009)

At March 31, 2010, the Corporation’s assets totaled $637.4 million, down $29.5 million from $666.9 million at December 31, 2009.  The decrease in total assets is primarily due to a $26.5 million decrease in loans held for sale and a corresponding $23.7 million decrease in borrowed funds and deposits.  Loans held for investment decreased $16.8 million and totaled $469.7 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $486.6 million at year end 2009. The decrease in loans held for investment coupled with a $10.6 million decrease in interest-bearing deposits at other banks was offset with a $29.8 million increase in securities available for sale.  Loan demand remained subdued during the first quarter despite indications that the economy is gradually improving.  We continue to focus on improving overall credit quality and reducing non-performing assets.

Securities

The Corporation’s securities portfolio is comprised of U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, taxable municipal securities, a CRA mutual fund and Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock. At March 31, 2010 the securities portfolio totaled approximately $77.7 million, up from $47.8 million on December 31, 2009. The increase is due primarily to continued weak loan demand and the redeployment of capital. All securities were classified as available for sale. Securities classified as available for sale are accounted for at fair market value with unrealized gains and losses recorded directly to a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of associated tax effect. Investment securities are used to provide liquidity, to generate income, and to temporarily supplement loan growth as needed.  The investment portfolio does not contain any non-agency mortgage backed securities.

Loans

The loans held for investment portfolio constitutes the largest component of earning assets and is comprised of commercial loans, real estate loans, construction loans, and consumer loans.  All lending activities of the Bank and its subsidiaries are subject to the regulations and supervision of the Comptroller.  The loan portfolio does not have any pay option adjustable rate mortgages, loans with teaser rates or subprime loans or any other loans considered “high risk loans”.  The majority of our loans held for investment are to businesses or individuals for a business purpose.  Furthermore, the majority of our loans are secured by real estate located in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area.  Loans decreased $16.8 million from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010.  The decrease is due to a decline in quality loan demand that meets stricter credit standards and more conservative loan-to-value requirements. See Note 5 of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for a table that summarizes the composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio.  The following is a summary of the loans held for investment portfolio at March 31, 2010.

Commercial Loans: Commercial Loans represent 15.37% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of March 31, 2010.  These loans are generally made to businesses within our target market for business purposes.  Typically the loan proceeds are used to support working capital and the acquisition of fixed assets of an operating business.  We underwrite these loans based upon our assessment of the obligor(s)’ ability to generate operating cash flows in the future necessary to repay the loan.  To address the risks associated with the uncertainties of future cash flows, these loans are generally well secured by assets owned by the business or its principal shareholders and the principal shareholders are typically required to guarantee the loan.

Commercial Real Estate Loans: Also known as commercial mortgages, loans in this category represent 45.98% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of March 31, 2010.   These loans are generally to business entities and fall into one of three situations in order of magnitude: first, loans supporting an owner occupied commercial property; second, properties used by non-profit organizations such as churches or schools where repayment is dependent upon the cash flow of the non-profit organizations; and third, loans supporting a commercial property leased to third parties for investment.  Commercial real estate loans are secured by the subject property and underwritten to policy standards.  Policy standards approved by the Board of Directors from time to time set forth, among other considerations, loan-to-value limits, cash flow coverage ratios, and the general creditworthiness of the obligors.

 
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Real Estate Construction Loans: Real estate construction loans, also known as construction and land development loans comprise 8.5% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of March 31, 2010.  These loans generally fall into one of three categories:  first, loans to individuals or businesses that are ultimately used to acquire property and construct an owner occupied dwelling or commercial building; second, loans to builders for the purpose of acquiring property and constructing homes for sale to consumers; and third, loans to developers for the purpose of acquiring land that is developed into finished lots for the ultimate construction of residential or commercial buildings.  Loans of these types are generally secured by the subject property within limits established by the Board of Directors based upon an assessment of market conditions and updated from time to time.  The loans typically carry recourse to principal owners.   In addition to the repayment risk associated with loans to individuals and businesses, loans in this category carry construction completion risk.  To address this additional risk, loans of this type are subject to additional administration procedures designed to verify and ensure progress of the project in accordance with allocated funding, project specifications and time frames.

Residential Real Estate Loans:  This category includes loans to consumers secured by first or second mortgages on one to four family residential properties and represents 29.85% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of March 31, 2010.  Of this amount, the following sub-categories exist as a percentage of the whole residential real estate loan portfolio:  home equity lines of credit, 15.00%; first trust mortgage loans, 70.75%; junior trust loans, 11.91%; and multi-family loans and loans secured by farmland, 2.34%.

Home equity lines of credit are extended to consumers in our target market.  Real estate equity is often the largest component of consumer wealth in our marketplace.  Once approved, this consumer finance tool allows the borrowers to access the equity in their homes or investment properties and use the proceeds for virtually any purpose.  Home equity lines of credit are most frequently secured by a second lien on residential property. The proceeds of first trust mortgage loans are used to acquire or refinance the primary financing on owner occupied and residential investment properties. Junior trust loans are loans to consumers wherein the proceeds have been used for a stated consumer purpose.  Examples of consumer purposes are education, refinancing debt, or purchasing consumer goods.  The loans are generally extended in a single disbursement and repaid over a specified period of time.

Loans in the residential real estate portfolio are underwritten to standards within a traditional consumer framework that is periodically reviewed and updated by management and Board of Directors and takes into consideration repayment source and capacity, value of the underlying property, credit history, savings pattern and stability.

Consumer Loans:  Consumer Loans make up approximately 0.30% of the loans held for investment portfolio as of March 31, 2010.  Most loans are well secured with assets other than real estate, such as marketable securities or automobiles.  Very few consumer loans are unsecured.  As a matter of operation, management discourages unsecured lending.  Loans in this category are underwritten to standards within a traditional consumer framework that is periodically reviewed and updated by management and the Board of Directors and takes into consideration repayment capacity, collateral value, savings pattern, credit history and stability.

Loans Held for Sale (“LHFS”)

LHFS are residential mortgage loans originated by the Mortgage Corporation to consumers and underwritten in accordance with standards set forth by an institutional investor to whom we expect to sell the loans for a profit.  Loan proceeds are used for the purchase or refinance of the property securing the loan.  LHFS are closed by the Mortgage Corporation and carried on its books until the loan is purchased and delivered to an investor. Loans are sold to investors with servicing released generally within twenty to thirty days after the loan is funded.   In the three months ended March 31, 2010 we originated LHFS totaling $148.9 million, down from $439.1 million for the same period in 2009. The decrease is due to a decline in refinancing activity in 2010.  Loans are sold without recourse and subject to industry standard representations and warranties that the information in the loan file is accurate, complete, free of any misrepresentations, and that the loan documents are prepared correctly and properly executed.  In the event of a default by the borrower the investor may require the repurchase of any loan that the investor can prove misrepresentation or fraud. There is also a risk that loans originated may not be purchased by our investors.  The Mortgage Corporation attempts to manage these risks by the on-going maintenance of an extensive quality control program, an internal audit and verification program, and a selective approval process for investors and programs offered.  At March 31, 2010 LHFS at fair value totaled $49.7 million compared to $76.2 million at December 31, 2009.

 
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Brokered Loans

Brokered loans are underwritten and closed by a third party lender.  The Mortgage Corporation is paid a fee for procuring and packaging brokered loans. For the first three months of 2010, $19.8 million in residential mortgage loans were originated under this type of delivery method, as compared to $8.4 million for the same period of 2009. Brokered loans accounted for 11.7% of the total loan volume for the first three months of 2010 compared to 1.9% for the same period of 2009.  We typically broker loans that do not conform to the products offered by the Mortgage Corporation and for this reason the level of brokered loans is subject to wide fluctuations.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses totaled approximately $9.3 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $9.1 million at year end 2009.  The allowance for loan losses is equivalent to approximately 1.97% of total loans held for investment at March 31, 2010. The level of the allowance for loan losses is determined by management through an ongoing detailed analysis of risk and loss potential within the portfolio as a whole and management has concluded the amount of our reserve and the methodology applied to arrive at the amount of the reserve is justified and appropriate. Outside of our own analysis, our reserve adequacy and methodology are reviewed on a regular basis by an internal audit program and bank regulators, and such reviews have not resulted in any material adjustment to the reserve.   The table below, Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses, reflects the allocation by the different loan types.  The methodology as to how the allowance was derived is a combination of specific allocations and percentage allocations of the allowance for loan losses, as discussed below.

The Bank has developed a comprehensive risk weighting system based on individual loan characteristics that enables the Bank to allocate the composition of the allowance for loan losses by types of loans.  The methodology as to how the allowance was derived is detailed below. Adequacy of the allowance is assessed monthly and increased by provisions for loan losses charged to expense. Charge-offs are taken, no less frequently than at the close of each fiscal quarter. The methodology by which we systematically determine the amount of our allowance is set forth by the Board of Directors in our Credit Policy, pursuant to which our Chief Credit Officer is charged with ensuring that each loan is individually evaluated and the portfolio characteristics are evaluated to arrive at an appropriate aggregate reserve.  The results of the analysis are documented, reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors no less than quarterly.   The following elements are considered in this analysis:  loss estimates on specific problem credits, individual loan risk ratings, lending staff changes, loan review and board oversight, loan policies and procedures, portfolio trends with respect to volume, delinquency, composition/concentrations of credit, risk rating migration, levels of classified credit, off-balance sheet credit exposure, and any other factors considered relevant from time to time. All loans are graded or “Risk Rated” individually for loss potential at the time of origination and as warranted thereafter, but no less frequently than quarterly.  Loss potential factors are applied based upon a blend of the following criteria:  our own direct experience at this Bank; our collective management experience in administering similar loan portfolios in the market; and peer data contained in statistical releases issued by both the Comptroller and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  Management’s collective experience at this Bank and other banks is the most heavily weighted criterion, and the weighting is subjective and varies by loan type, amount, collateral, structure, and repayment terms.  Prevailing economic conditions generally and within each individual borrower’s business sector are considered, as well as any changes in the borrower’s own financial position and, in the case of commercial loans, management structure and business operations.  When deterioration develops in an individual credit, the loan is placed on a “watch list” and is monitored more closely.  All loans on the watch list are evaluated for specific loss potential based upon either an evaluation of the liquidated value of the collateral or cash flow deficiencies.  If management believes that, with respect to a specific loan, an impaired source of repayment, collateral impairment or a change in a debtor’s  financial  condition presents a heightened risk of loss, the loan  is classified as impaired and the book balance of the loan is reduced  to the expected liquidation value by charging the allowance for loan losses.

 
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The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Allowance for Loan Losses

   
Quarter ended
March 31,2010
   
Year ended
December 31,2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses-beginning of period
  $ 9,127     $ 7,462  
Loans Charged off:
               
Commercial
    195       1,541  
Commercial real estate
    197       1,648  
Real estate construction
    -       1,247  
Residential real estate
    -       851  
Consumer
    -       23  
Total Charge-offs
    392       5,310  
Recoveries:
               
Commercial
    287       374  
Commercial real estate
    21       294  
Real estate construction
    -       66  
Residential real estate
    15       79  
Consumer
    -       98  
Total Recoveries
    323       911  
Net Charge-offs
    69       4,399  
Provision for loan losses
    198       6,064  
Allowance for loan losses-end of period
  $ 9,256     $ 9,127  

 
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The following table allocates the allowance for loan losses by loan classifications.

   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amount
   
Percentage
   
Allowance
for Loan
Loss
   
Percentage
   
Amount
   
Percentage
   
Allowance
for Loan
Loss
   
Percentage
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Commercial
  $ 72,193       15.37 %   $ 1,521       16.43 %   $ 72,628       48.16 %   $ 1,589       17.41 %
Commercial real estate
    215,969       45.98       4,598       49.68       220,301       45.28       4,285       46.95  
Real estate construction
    39,910       8.50       571       6.17       41,508       8.53       549       6.02  
Residential real estate
    140,195       29.85       2,551       27.56       150,792       30.99       2,690       29.47  
Consumer
    1,461       0.30       15       0.16       1,335       0.27       14       0.15  
    $ 469,728       100.00 %   $ 9,256       100.00 %   $ 486,564       100.00 %   $ 9,127       100.00 %

Non-performing Assets

At March 31, 2010 the Bank had non-performing assets totaling $13.5 million compared to $12.1 million at December 31, 2009.  The increase in non-performing assets is due to isolated credits previously on our watch list that have deteriorated largely due to economic conditions.  All non-performing assets are carried at the expected liquidation value of the underlying collateral.  Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans and other real estate owned. Non-accrual loans totaled approximately $9.4 million and other real estate owned totaled $4.1 million at March 31, 2010.  Subsequent to March 31, 2010 approximately $3.2 million in non-performing assets have been resolved or are in the process of being resolved.

 
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The following table is a summary of our non-performing assets at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

Non-performing Assets and Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More

(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Non-accrual loans:
           
Commercial
  $ 118     $ 208  
Commercial real estate
    6,762       3,631  
Real estate construction
    1,538       1,689  
Residential real estate
    1,029       1,504  
Total non-accrual loans
    9,447       7,032  
                 
Other real estate owned ("OREO")
    4,073       5,111  
                 
Total non-performing assets
  $ 13,520     $ 12,143  
                 
Restructured loans included in non-accrual loans
    508       -  
                 
Ratio of non-performing assets to:
               
Total loans plus OREO
    2.85 %     2.47 %
                 
Total Assets
    2.12       1.82  
                 
Accruing Past due loans:
               
90 or more days past due
  $ -     $ -  

Deposits

At March 31, 2010 deposits totaled $460.2 million compared to $466.6 million on December 31, 2009, a decrease of $6.4 million.  Savings and interest-bearing deposits increased $15.1 million from December 31, 2009 and totaled $154.1 million at March 31, 2010. Time deposits decreased $19.8 million from $257.9 million at December 31, 2009 to $238.1 million at March 31, 2010 as maturing wholesale and rate sensitive deposits were not renewed. Noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $1.7 million from $69.8 million at December 31, 2009 to $68.1 million at March 31, 2010. The decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits is largely due to fluctuations in balances of commercial accounts.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity totaled approximately $69.2 million at March 31, 2010 compared to approximately $67.8 million at December 31, 2009. Shareholders’ equity increased by $1.4 million during the three month period ended March 31, 2010. The increase in shareholders’ equity is primarily due to $1.2 million in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and the re-investment of dividends.

Banking regulators have defined minimum regulatory capital ratios that the Corporation and the Bank are required to maintain.  These risk based capital guidelines take into consideration risk factors, as defined by the banking regulators, associated with various categories of assets, both on and off the balance sheet.  Both the Corporation and Bank are classified as well capitalized, which is the highest rating.

 
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The following table outlines the regulatory components of capital and risk based capital ratios.
             
Risk Based Capital Analysis            
             
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Tier 1 Capital:
           
Common stock
  $ 8,864     $ 8,799  
Capital surplus
    18,931       18,552  
Retained earnings
    41,487       40,377  
Less: Net unrealized loss on equity securities
    -       (1 )
Subordinated debentures
    6,000       6,000  
Less: Dissallowed servicing assets
    (131 )     (123 )
Total Tier 1 capital
    75,151       73,604  
                 
Subordinated debentures not included in Tier 1
    -       -  
Allowance for loan losses
    6,556       6,861  
Unrealized gain on available for sale equity securities
    1       -  
      6,557       6,861  
                 
Total risk based capital
  $ 81,708     $ 80,465  
                 
Risk weighted assets
  $ 521,449     $ 546,288  
                 
Quarterly average assets
  $ 654,491     $ 685,754  
                 
Capital Ratios:
               
Tier 1 risk based capital ratio
    14.41 %     13.47 %
Total risk based capital ratio
    15.67 %     14.73 %
Leverage ratio
    11.48 %     10.73 %

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Summary
Net income for the first quarter of 2010 totaled $1.2 million or $0.11 diluted earnings per share compared to net income of $2.7 million and $0.26 diluted earnings per share for the first quarter in 2009.  The decline in net income is due to an $8.5 million decrease in gains on sale of loans and $459 thousand in OREO expenses.   During the first quarter of 2009 our mortgage subsidiary originated $439.1 million in mortgage loans as a result of low interest rates and refinancing activity.  In 2010 the refinancing volume declined reducing mortgage loan originations to $148.9 million in the first quarter of 2010.

The banking segment experienced a net decrease in loans held for investment of $16.8 million due to the lack of quality loan demand reflecting the economic environment.  The lack of loan demand is attributable for a $29.8 million increase in investment securities. 

 
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Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income, the principal source of earnings, is the amount of income generated by earning assets (primarily loans and investment securities) less the interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities (primarily deposits) used to fund earning assets. Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 totaled $5.6 million compared to $5.7 million for the same period in 2009.  Net interest margin was 3.58% for the first quarter of 2010 compared with 3.24% for the first quarter of 2009. The increase in net interest margin is due to lower interest rates on deposits and borrowings. Average earning assets for the three month period ending March 31, 2010 totaled $624.1 million compared to $708.5 million for the same period in 2009.  The decrease in average earning assets is primarily due to a $45.3 million decrease in loans and a $25.1 million decrease in securities.  Interest-bearing deposits and borrowings were reduced on average $78.5 million as a result of the decrease in average earning assets.
 
The following table presents volume and rate analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2010, and 2009:

Volume and Rate Analysis

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010 compared to 2009
 
   
Change Due To:
 
   
Increase /
             
   
(Decrease)
   
Volume
   
Rate
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                 
Securities
  $ (630 )   $ (254 )   $ (376 )
Loans
    (795 )     (702 )     (93 )
Interest-bearing deposits
    5       (7 )     12  
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
    (1,420 )     (963 )     (457 )
                         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    16       22       (6 )
Money market deposit accounts
    153       180       (27 )
Savings accounts
    (7 )     (2 )     (5 )
Time deposits
    (1,275 )     (826 )     (449 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    (1,113 )     (626 )     (487 )
FHLB Advances
    (18 )     (64 )     46  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (10 )     (3 )     (7 )
Other short-term borrowings
    (23 )     (20 )     (3 )
Long-term borrowings
    (211 )     (169 )     (42 )
FDIC term note
    124       135       (11 )
Subordinated debentures
    (11 )     -       (11 )
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
    (1,262 )     (747 )     (515 )
                         
Increase (decrease) in net interest income
  $ (158 )   $ (216 )   $ 58  
 
 
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The following tables present average balances, the yield on average earning assets and the rates on average interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

Yield on Average Earning Assets and Rates on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities

   
Three Month Period Ended
 
   
March 2010
   
March 2009
 
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
   
Average
   
Income /
   
Yield /
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Assets:
                                   
Interest earning assets:
                                   
Securities(1)
  $ 53,073     $ 350       2.64 %   $ 78,135     $ 980       5.02 %
Loans(2)
    508,241       7,872       6.20 %     553,531       8,667       6.26 %
Interest-bearing balances
    62,813       37       0.24 %     76,785       32       0.17 %
Total interest earning assets
    624,127       8,259       5.29 %     708,451       9,679       5.46 %
Noninterest earning assets:
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    7,205                       5,470                  
Premises, land and equipment
    8,731                       13,620                  
Other assets
    23,930                       13,912                  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (9,371 )                     (7,695 )                
Total noninterest earning assets
    30,495                       25,307                  
Total Assets
  $ 654,622                     $ 733,758                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 23,484     $ 43       0.73 %   $ 11,743     $ 27       0.92 %
Money market deposit accounts
    129,783       393       1.21 %     71,197       240       1.35 %
Savings accounts
    4,135       10       0.97 %     4,663       17       1.46 %
Time deposits
    243,516       1,522       2.50 %     366,079       2,797       3.06 %
Total interest-bearing deposits
    400,918       1,968       1.96 %     453,682       3,081       2.72 %
FHLB Advances
    17,708       203       4.59 %     23,859       221       3.71 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    24,356       28       0.46 %     26,695       38       0.57 %
Other short-term borrowings
    15,067       34       0.90 %     24,038       57       0.95 %
FHLB long-term borrowings
    12,645       94       2.97 %     34,623       305       3.52 %
FDIC term note
    29,997       295       3.93 %     16,331       171       4.19 %
Subordinated Debentures
    6,186       52       3.36 %     6,186       63       4.07 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    506,877       2,674       2.11 %     585,414       3,936       2.69 %
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
    67,291                       79,705                  
Other liabilities
    11,068                       8,346                  
Total  liabilities
    585,236                       673,465                  
Shareholders' Equity
    69,386                       60,293                  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
  $ 654,622                     $ 733,758                  
                                                 
Interest spread(3)
                    3.18 %                     2.78 %
                                                 
Net interest margin(4)
          $ 5,585       3.58 %           $ 5,743       3.24 %
 

(1)Interest income and yields are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using 34% tax rate.
(2) Loans placed on non-accrual status are included in loan balances.
(3) Interest spread is the average yield earned on earning assets, less the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities.
(4) Net interest margin is net interest income, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income consists of revenue generated from financial services and activities other than lending and investing.  The Mortgage Corporation provides the most significant contributions to noninterest income.  Total noninterest income was $6.0 million for the first quarter of 2010 compared to $15.2 million for the same period in 2009.  The decrease in noninterest income is primarily due to the decrease in gains on the sale of loans originated by the Mortgage Corporation. Mortgage loan volume dropped from $439.1 million in the first quarter 2009 to $148.9 million for the same period in 2010 as re-financing activity declined significantly.

 
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Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $9.5 million for the first quarter of 2010 compared to $14.9 million for the same period 2009. Salaries and employee benefits totaled $5.3 million for the first quarter of 2010, down from $7.5 million in the first quarter of 2009. The decrease is primarily due to reductions in commissions reflecting the decrease in mortgage loan originations. Other operating expenses totaled $3.6 million at March 31, 2010, down from $6.7 million at March 31, 2009. Advertising expense decreased $594 thousand, due to a decrease in direct mail marketing of mortgage loans. Management fees decreased $1.7 million reflecting the decline in mortgage loan production.  Management fees relate to the operation of certain Mortgage Corporation branches and fluctuate with the volume of loan production. The provision for losses on mortgage loans sold decreased $466 thousand and relates to potential expenses associated with standard representation and warranties on mortgage loans sold.  OREO expense increased $286 thousand and relates to expenses and valuation adjustments to OREO properties.

The table below provides the composition of other operating expenses.

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
             
Advertising and promotional expense
  $ 710     $ 1,304  
Investor fees expense
    179       430  
Management fees expense
    353       2,078  
Provision for losses on mortgage loans sold
    500       966  
Business and franchise tax expense
    114       112  
Accounting and auditing expense
    154       153  
Regulatory Examination expense
    44       39  
Consulting fees expense
    94       74  
Credit report expense
    87       102  
Telephone expense
    56       65  
Data processing expense
    146       134  
FDIC insurance expense
    143       167  
OREO Expense
    459       173  
Other expenses
    528       946  
    $ 3,567     $ 6,743  

Liquidity Management
 
Liquidity is the ability of the Corporation to meet current and future cash flow requirements. The liquidity of a financial institution reflects its ability to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities.  Liquidity management involves maintaining the Corporation’s ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of both depositors and borrowers.  Management monitors liquidity through a regular review of asset and liability maturities, funding sources and loan and deposit forecasts.
 
Asset and liability management functions not only serve to assure adequate liquidity in order to meet the needs of the Corporation’s customers, but also to maintain an appropriate balance between interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities so that the Corporation can earn an appropriate return for its shareholders.

 
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The asset portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity primarily through loan principal repayments and maturities of investment securities.  Other short-term investments such as federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with other banks provide an additional source of liquidity funding.  At March 31, 2010, overnight interest-bearing balances totaled $14.7 million compared to $25.3 at December 31, 2009.
 
The liability portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity through various interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposit accounts, federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other short-term borrowings.  At March 31, 2010, the Bank had a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (the “FHLB”) totaling $200.6 million and had outstanding short-term loans of $10.0 million, and an additional $10.4 million in term loans at fixed rates ranging from 2.55% to 4.97% leaving $180.2 million available on the line.  In addition to the line of credit at the FHLB, the Bank and the Mortgage Corporation also issue repurchase agreements and commercial paper.
 
As of March 31, 2010, outstanding repurchase agreements totaled approximately $23.6 million and commercial paper issued and other short-term borrowings amounted to $19.4 million.  The interest rates on these instruments are variable and subject to change daily.  The Bank also maintains federal funds lines of credit with its correspondent banks and, at March 31, 2010, these lines totaled $20.0 million and were available as an additional funding source.  The Corporation also has $6.2 million in subordinated debentures to support the growth of the organization.
 
On February 11, 2009 the Bank issued $30.0 million in long term debt that is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States under the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.  The note bears interest at 2.74% plus a 1% guarantee fee and matures February 15, 2012.  The proceeds were used to supplement traditional sources of liquidity and to provide funding for loans.

 
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The following table presents the composition of borrowings at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
 
Borrowed Funds Distribution

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
At Period End
           
FHLB advances
  $ 10,000     $ 20,179  
FHLB long-term borrowings
    10,363       16,333  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    23,566       26,804  
Other short-term borrowings
    19,357       17,267  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
FDIC term note
    29,997       29,997  
Total at period end
  $ 99,469     $ 116,766  

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Average Balances
           
FHLB advances
  $ 17,708     $ 23,676  
FHLB long-term borrowings
    12,645       24,026  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased
    24,356       23,283  
Other short-term borrowings
    15,067       17,817  
Subordinated debentures
    6,186       6,186  
FDIC term note
    29,997       26,627  
Total average balance
  $ 105,959     $ 121,615  
                 
Average rate paid on all borrowed funds
    3.28 %     2.80 %
 
Contractual Obligations
 
There have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to the contractual obligations disclosed in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Corporation’s market risk is composed primarily of interest rate risk.  The Funds Management Committee is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position and establishes policies to monitor and coordinate the Corporation’s sources, uses and pricing of funds.

 
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Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

The Corporation uses a simulation model to analyze, manage and formulate operating strategies that address net interest income sensitivity to movements in interest rates.  The simulation model projects net interest income based on various interest rate scenarios over a twelve month period.  The model is based on the actual maturity and re-pricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The model incorporates certain assumptions which management believes to be reasonable regarding the impact of changing interest rates and the prepayment assumption of certain assets and liabilities as of March31, 2010.  The table below reflects the outcome of these analyses at March 31, 2010, assuming budgeted growth in the balance sheet. According to the model run for the three month period ended March 31, 2010, and projecting forward over a twelve month period, an immediate 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in an increase in net interest income of 0.06%.  Modeling for an immediate 100 basis point decrease in interest rates has been suspended due to the current rate environment.  While management carefully monitors the exposure to changes in interest rates and takes actions as warranted to mitigate any adverse impact, there can be no assurance about the actual effect of interest rate changes on net interest income.

The following table reflects the Corporation’s earnings sensitivity profile as of March 31, 2010.

Increase in Federal
Funds Target Rate
 
Hypothetical Percentage
Change in Earnings
   
Hypothetical Percentage
Change in Economic Value
of Equity
 
3.00%
   
10.82%
     
8.92%
 
2.00%
   
5.11%
     
7.37%
 
1.00%
   
0.06%
     
5.23%
 

The Corporation’s net interest income and the fair value of its financial instruments are influenced by changes in the level of interest rates. The Corporation manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies established by its Funds Management Committee. The Funds Management Committee meets periodically and has responsibility for formulating and implementing strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and earnings and reviewing interest rate sensitivity.

The Mortgage Corporation is party to mortgage rate lock commitments to fund mortgage loans at interest rates previously agreed to, and locked by both the Corporation and the borrower for specified periods of time. When the borrower locks its interest rate, the Corporation effectively extends a put option to the borrower, whereby the borrower is not obligated to enter into the loan agreement, but the Corporation must honor the interest rate for the specified time period.   The Corporation is exposed to interest rate risk during the accumulation of interest rate lock commitments and loans prior to sale. The Corporation utilizes either a Best Efforts forward sale commitment or a Mandatory forward sale commitment to economically hedge the changes in fair value of the loan due to changes in market interest rates.  Failure to effectively monitor, manage and hedge the interest rate risk associated with the mandatory commitments subjects the Corporation to potentially significant market risk.

Throughout the lock period, the changes in the market value of interest rate lock commitments, Best Efforts, and Mandatory forward sale commitments are recorded as unrealized gains and losses and are included in the statement of operations in other income.   The Corporation's management has made complex judgments in the recognition of gains and losses in connection with this activity.  The Corporation utilizes a third party and its proprietary simulation model to assist in identifying and managing the risk associated with this activity.

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Corporation’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Corporation files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Corporation’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover every situation involving the failure of persons within the Corporation to disclose material information required to be set forth in the Corporation’s periodic and current reports.

 
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Corporation’s management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act).  No changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal  Proceedings.

The Bank is a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.  Management is of the opinion that these legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations.  From time to time the Bank may initiate legal actions against borrowers in connection with collecting defaulted loans.  Such actions are not considered material by management unless otherwise disclosed.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table details the Corporation’s purchases of its common stock during the first quarter pursuant to a Share Repurchase Program announced on March 20, 2007. On April 22, 2008 the number of shares authorized for repurchase under the Share Repurchase Program was increased from 2,000,000 to 2,500,000 shares. The Share Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date.

   
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
               
(c) Total Number of
   
(d) Maximum Number
 
               
Shares Purchased as
   
of Shares that may
 
   
(a) Total Number of
   
(b) Average Price
   
Part of Publicly
   
yet be Purchased
 
Period
 
Shares Purchased
   
Paid Per Share
   
Announced Plan
   
Under the Plan
 
January 1 - January 31, 2010
    -       -       -       395,010  
February 1 - February 28, 2010
    8,700       5.88       8,700       386,310  
March 1 - March 31, 2010
    3,136       5.95       3,136       383,174  
      11,836     $ 5.90       11,836       383,174  

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved).
 
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Item 5. Other Information.

                 None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Access National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed July 18, 2006 (file number 000-49929))
     
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Access National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed October 24, 2007 (file number 000-49929))
     
4.0
 
Certain instruments relating to long-term debt as to which the total amount of securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of Access National Corporation’s total assets have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K.  The registrant will furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request.
     
31.1*
 
CEO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
     
31.2*
 
CFO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
     
32*
  
CEO/CFO Certification Pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350)
 
* filed herewith

 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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.

   
Access National Corporation
   
(Registrant)
     
Date: May 14, 2010
By:
/s/ Michael W. Clarke
   
Michael W. Clarke
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: May14, 2010
By:  
/s/ Charles Wimer
   
Charles Wimer
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)

 
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