Form 10-Q
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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: September 30, 2013

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: 001-34979

 

 

SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   26-1500698

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1359 N. Grand Avenue, Covina, CA   91724
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(800) 524-2274

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller Reporting Company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

Common Stock, $.01 par value – 7,880,059 shares outstanding as of November 5, 2013.

 

 

 


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Form 10-Q

SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC.

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         Page  

Part I.

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  
Item 1:  

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  
 

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013

     1   
 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

     2   
 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

     3   
 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

     4   
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

     5   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     6   
Item 2:  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     26   
Item 3:  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     41   
Item 4:  

Controls and Procedures

     42   

Part II.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

  
Item 1:  

Legal Proceedings

     43   
Item 1A:  

Risk Factors

     43   
Item 2:  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     43   
Item 3:  

Defaults upon Senior Securities

     43   
Item 4:  

Mine Safety Disclosures

     43   
Item 5:  

Other Information

     44   
Item 6:  

Exhibits

     44   
 

SIGNATURES

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Part I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

     September 30,
2013
    June 30,
2013
 
ASSETS     

Cash and due from banks

   $ 8,457      $ 8,864   

Federal funds sold

     26,525        76,810   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

     34,982        85,674   

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value

     48,128        52,180   

Securities held-to-maturity, fair value of $489 and $541 at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively

     475        525   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

     5,902        5,902   

Loans held for sale

     2,205        4,496   

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,487 and $5,643 at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively

     713,830        689,708   

Accrued interest receivable

     2,331        2,439   

Premises and equipment, net

     3,940        3,799   

Goodwill

     3,950        3,950   

Bank-owned life insurance

     13,893        13,784   

Real estate owned (REO)

     325        —     

Other assets

     4,644        4,920   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 834,605      $ 867,377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Liabilities

    

Deposits

    

Noninterest bearing

   $ 57,119      $ 65,694   

Interest bearing

     569,754        588,952   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

     626,873        654,646   

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     60,000        60,000   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     3,712        7,293   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     690,585        721,939   

Commitments and contingent liabilities

    

Stockholders’ equity

    

Nonredeemable serial preferred stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding — none

     —          —     

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 authorized;

    

September 30, 2013 — 7,998,265 shares issued and outstanding

    

June 30, 2013 — 8,121,415 shares issued and outstanding

     80        81   

Additional paid-in capital

     77,694        79,800   

Retained earnings

     70,857        70,326   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (436     (491

Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares

     (4,175     (4,278
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     144,020        145,438   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 834,605      $ 867,377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013      2012  

Interest income

     

Interest and fees on loans

   $ 8,018       $ 9,718   

Interest on securities, taxable

     167         81   

Federal Home Loan Bank dividends

     80         10   

Other interest

     29         32   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest income

     8,294         9,841   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense

     

Interest on deposits

     1,391         1,748   

Interest on borrowings

     249         469   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     1,640         2,217   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

     6,654         7,624   

Provision for loan losses

     —           850   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     6,654         6,774   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noninterest income

     

Service charges and fees

     467         409   

ATM fees and charges

     517         526   

Referral commissions

     84         88   

Bank-owned life insurance

     109         116   

Net gain on sales of loans

     185         424   

Other noninterest income

     97         4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

     1,459         1,567   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noninterest expense

     

Salaries and benefits

     3,016         3,222   

Occupancy and equipment

     786         713   

ATM expense

     578         521   

Advertising and promotional

     281         132   

Professional services

     555         495   

Federal deposit insurance premiums

     132         153   

Postage

     52         63   

Telephone

     195         228   

Loss on equity investment

     62         52   

REO foreclosure expenses and sales gains/losses, net

     28         (15

Electronic services

     125         100   

Other operating expense

     478         478   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

     6,288         6,142   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

     1,825         2,199   

Income tax expense

     676         806   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 1,149       $ 1,393   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per common share:

     

Basic

   $ 0.15       $ 0.16   

Diluted

   $ 0.15       $ 0.16   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012  

Net income

   $ 1,149      $ 1,393   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Unrealized gain on securities available for sale

     93        219   

Postretirement medical benefit costs

    

Net loss arising during the period

     (17     (24

Reclassification adjustment for net periodic benefit cost and benefits paid

     17        24   

Income tax effect

     (38     (90
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     55        129   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 1,204      $ 1,522   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

    Common Stock                                
    Shares     Amount     Additional Paid-in
Capital
    Retained Earnings     Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss,
Net
    Unearned ESOP
Shares
    Total  

Balance, July 1, 2012

    8,960,366      $ 90      $ 92,197      $ 66,723      $ (169   $ (4,693   $ 154,148   

Net income

    —          —          —          1,393        —          —          1,393   

Other comprehensive income

    —          —          —          —          129        —          129   

Dividends declared ($0.08 per share)

    —          —          —          (685     —          —          (685

Repurchase of common stock

    (193,533     (2     (2,911     —          —          —          (2,913

Stock options earned

    —          —          11        —          —          —          11   

Allocation of stock awards

    —          —          69        —          —          —          69   

Issuance of stock awards

    25,259        —          —          —          —          —          —     

Forfeiture of stock awards

    (800     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Allocation of ESOP common stock

    —          —          52        —          —          104        156   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2012

    8,791,292      $ 88      $ 89,418      $ 67,431      $ (40   $ (4,589   $ 152,308   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, July 1, 2013

    8,121,415      $ 81      $ 79,800      $ 70,326      $ (491   $ (4,278   $ 145,438   

Net income

    —          —          —          1,149        —          —          1,149   

Other comprehensive income

    —          —          —          —          55        —          55   

Dividends declared ($0.08 per share)

    —          —          —          (618     —          —          (618

Repurchase of common stock

    (148,575     (1     (2,242     —          —          —          (2,243

Stock options earned

    —          —          9        —          —          —          9   

Allocation of stock awards

    —          —          75        —          —          —          75   

Issuance of stock awards

    25,425        —          —          —          —          —          —     

Allocation of ESOP common stock

    —          —          52        —          —          103        155   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2013

    7,998,265      $ 80      $ 77,694      $ 70,857      $ (436   $ (4,175   $ 144,020   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income

   $ 1,149      $ 1,393   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Amortization of net premiums on securities

     112        225   

Amortization of net premiums on loan purchases

     121        98   

Amortization of net loan origination costs

     17        34   

Provision for loan losses

     —          850   

Net gain on sale of REO

     —          (16

Net gain on sales of loans held for sale

     (185     (424

Loans originated for sale

     (6,957     (16,656

Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale

     9,519        11,322   

Decrease in valuation allowance for loans held for sale

     (86     —     

Depreciation and amortization

     321        243   

Amortization of core deposit intangible

     —          6   

Loss on equity investment

     62        52   

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

     (109     (116

Allocation of ESOP common stock

     155        156   

Allocation of stock awards

     75        69   

Stock options earned

     9        11   

Net change in accrued interest receivable

     108        (78

Net change in other assets

     176        (164

Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     (3,581     (1,080
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     906        (4,075
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of available-for-sale securities

     4,033        4,829   

Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of held-to-maturity securities

     50        211   

Net change in loans

     (24,585     20,297   

Proceeds from sale of real estate owned

     —          686   

Redemption of FHLB stock

     —          440   

Purchases of premises and equipment

     (462     (240
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (20,964     26,223   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Dividends paid on common stock

     (618     (685

Repurchase of common stock

     (2,243     (2,913

Net change in deposits

     (27,773     (4,997
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (30,634     (8,595
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     (50,692     13,553   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     85,674        66,018   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 34,982      $ 79,571   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

    

Interest paid on deposits and borrowings

   $ 1,634      $ 2,211   

Income taxes paid

     1,600        1,000   

SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH DISCLOSURES

    

Transfer from loans to real estate owned

   $ 325      $ —     

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business: Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), is a Maryland corporation that owns all of the outstanding common stock of Simplicity Bank (the “Bank”). In November, 2012, the Company changed its name to Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. from Kaiser Federal Financial Group, Inc. and its trading symbol to SMPL. Concurrently, the Bank was renamed Simplicity Bank from Kaiser Federal Bank as part of a broader business strategy to operate as a community bank serving the financial needs of all customers within its communities. The Company’s primary activity is holding all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Simplicity Bank. The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Covina, California. The Bank’s principal business activity consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public and originating or purchasing primarily loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, one-to-four family residences and multi-family residences located in its market area, and to a lesser extent, commercial real estate, automobile and other consumer loans. The Bank also engages in mortgage banking activities and, as such, originates, sells and services one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. While the Bank originates many types of residential loans, the Bank also purchases, from time to time, using its own underwriting standards, first mortgages on owner-occupied, one-to-four family residences secured by properties located throughout California.

The Company’s business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in the Bank. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the Company include the Bank and the Company on a consolidated basis.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation: The financial statements of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and predominant practices followed by the financial services industry. The consolidated financial statements presented in this report include the accounts of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Simplicity Bank. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods included herein have been made.

The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for any other interim period or for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Changes in these estimates and assumptions are considered reasonably possible and may have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and thus actual results could differ from the amounts reported and disclosed herein. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate owned, mortgage servicing assets (“MSAs”), mortgage banking derivatives, deferred tax assets and fair values of financial instruments.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

Adoption of New Accounting Standards:

In February 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s result of operations or financial position.

Note 2 – Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth earnings per share calculations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
 
     2013      2012  
     (Dollars in thousands, except per
share data)
 

Basic

  

Net income

   $ 1,149       $ 1,393   

Less: Net income allocated to restricted stock awards

     9         10   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income allocated to common shareholders

   $ 1,140       $ 1,383   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     7,625,978         8,433,462   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.15       $ 0.16   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

     

Net income

   $ 1,149       $ 1,393   

Less: Net income allocated to restricted stock awards

     9         10   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income allocated to common shareholders

   $ 1,140       $ 1,383   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     7,625,978         8,433,462   

Add: Dilutive effect of stock options

     19,453         17,404   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average shares and dilutive potential common shares

     7,645,431         8,450,866   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.15       $ 0.16   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The two-class method is used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings per share is determined for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Restricted stock contains rights to non-forfeitable dividends and qualifies as a participating security. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares are considered outstanding for this calculation unless unearned. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, 10,355 ESOP shares were allocated and 372,787 ESOP shares remained unearned.

Basic earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, outstanding stock options to purchase 87,691 shares and 199,935 shares, respectively, were anti-dilutive and not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share. Stock options are not considered participating securities as they do not contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends.

 

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Note 3 – Fair Value Measurements

FASB ASC 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

There were no financial or nonfinancial instruments transferred in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 input categories during the three month ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

Impaired Loans: At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally receive allocations of the allowance for loan losses that are individually evaluated. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a monthly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Mortgage Servicing Assets: MSAs are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. The fair value is determined at a tranche level, based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. If the carrying amount of an individual tranche exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded on that tranche so that the servicing asset is carried at fair value. The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and that can be validated against available market data such as prepayment speeds, ancillary income, servicing costs, delinquency rates. The significant assumptions also include discount rate incorporated into the valuation model that reflect management’s best estimate resulting in a level 3 classification.

 

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following tables (dollars in thousands):

 

          Fair Value Measurements Using  
    Total     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

September 30, 2013:

       

Assets

       

Available-for-sale securities

       

Mortgage-backed securities (residential)

  $ 28,611      $ —        $ 28,611      $ —     

Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)

    19,517        —          19,517        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale securities

  $ 48,128      $ —        $ 48,128      $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2013:

 

Assets

   

Available-for-sale securities

       

Mortgage-backed securities (residential)

  $ 30,075      $ —        $ 30,075      $ —     

Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)

    22,105        —          22,105        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale securities

  $ 52,180      $ —        $ 52,180      $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nonrecurring fair value measurements typically involve assets that are periodically evaluated for impairment and for which any impairment is recorded in the period in which the remeasurement is performed. The following assets were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (dollars in thousands):

 

          Fair Value Measurements Using  
    Total     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Assets at September 30, 2013:

       

Impaired Loans

 

One-to-four family residential

  $ 1,025      $ —        $ —        $ 1,025   

Multi-family residential

    197        —          —          197   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $ 1,222      $ —        $ —        $ 1,222   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSAs

  $ 200      $ —        $ —        $ 200   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Assets at June 30, 2013:

       

Impaired Loans

       

One-to-four family residential

  $ 1,495      $ —        $ —        $ 1,495   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans Held for Sale

  $ 4,496      $ —        $ 4,496      $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSAs

  $ 195      $ —        $ —        $ 195   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At September 30, 2013 and 2012, no nonfinancial assets were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

 

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Loans are considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due as scheduled according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including contractual interest and principal payments. Impaired loans are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. The fair value of collateral is calculated using an independent third party appraisal. Impaired loans measured at fair value had a recorded investment balance of $1.2 million at September 30, 2013 as compared to $1.5 million at June 30, 2013. The valuation allowance for these loans was $9,000 at September 30, 2013 as compared to $32,000 at June 30, 2013. The reduction of the balance of impaired loans measured at fair value and the associated valuation allowance was primarily attributable to principal reduction due to continuous payments on impaired loans individually evaluated during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Impairment of MSAs is determined at the tranche level and recognized through a valuation allowance for each individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. The impairment amount was $27,000 as of September 30, 2013 as compared to $31,000 as of June 30, 2013.

The following table presents quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis at September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 

September 30, 2013

   Fair Value     

Valuation Techniques

  

Unobservable Inputs

   Range
(Weighted Avg)

Impaired Loans

           

One-to-four family residential

   $ 1,025       Sales Comparison Approach    Adjustment for the differences between the comparable sales    -6.4% to 8.5% (2.3%)

Multi-family residential

   $ 197       Sales Comparison Approach    Adjustment for the differences between the comparable sales    -31.8%
      Income Approach    Capitalization rate    10.3% to 11.8% (11.1%)

MSAs

   $ 200       Discounted Cash Flow    Discount Rate    7.5%

 

June 30, 2013

   Fair Value     

Valuation Techniques

  

Unobservable Inputs

   Range
(Weighted Avg)

Impaired Loans

           

One-to-four family residential

   $ 1,495       Sales Comparison Approach    Adjustment for the differences between the comparable sales    -8.7% to 8.5% (-1.45%)

MSAs

   $ 195       Discounted Cash Flow    Discount Rate    7.5%

 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a market exchange. The use of different assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value:

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair values. Cash on hand and non-interest due from bank accounts are classified as Level 1 and federal funds sold are classified as Level 2.

Investments

Estimated fair values for securities held-to-maturity are obtained from quoted market prices where available and are classified as Level 1. Where quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments and are classified as Level 2.

Securities available-for-sale that are previously reported are excluded from the fair value disclosure below.

FHLB Stock

It is not practical to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Loans Held for Sale

Fair value for loans held for sale is determined using quoted secondary-market prices such as loan sale commitments and is classified as Level 2.

Loans

Fair value for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are valued at the lower of cost or fair value as described previously and are excluded from the fair value disclosure below. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

MSAs

The Company uses the amortization method for its MSAs and assesses the MSAs for impairment based on fair value. The fair value of MSAs is determined at tranche level using significant assumptions such as discount rate and is classified as Level 3. MSAs tranches with impairment recorded as described previously are excluded from the fair value disclosure below.

Accrued Interest Receivable

Consistent with the asset or liability they are associated with, the carrying amounts of accrued interest receivable approximate fair value resulting in a either Level 2 or Level 3 classification.

Deposits

The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts) resulting in a Level 2 classification. The carrying amounts of variable rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date resulting in a Level 2 classification. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flows calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

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FHLB Advances

The fair values of the Company’s FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet loan commitments are estimated based on fees charged to others to enter into similar agreements taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and credit standing of the Company’s customers. The estimated fair value of these commitments is not significant.

 

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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

    Fair Value Measurements at
September 30, 2013 Using:
 
    Carrying
Amount
    Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Fair
Value
 

Financial assets:

         

Cash on hand

  $ 8,457      $ 8,457      $ —        $ —        $ 8,457   

Federal funds sold

    26,525        —          26,525        —          26,525   

Securities held-to-maturity

    475        —          489        —          489   

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

    5,902        —          —          —          —     

Loans held for sale

    2,205        —          2,324        —          2,324   

Loans receivable, net

    712,608        —          —          729,797        729,797   

MSAs

    455        —          —          564        564   

Accrued interest receivable - loans

    2,246        —          —          2,246        2,246   

Accrued interest receivable - investments

    85        —          85        —          83   

Financial liabilities:

         

Deposits

    626,873        —          632,027        —          632,027   

FHLB Advances

    60,000        —          61,024        —          61,024   

 

    Fair Value Measurements at
June 30, 2013 Using:
 
    Carrying
Amount
    Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Fair
Value
 

Financial assets:

         

Cash on hand

  $ 8,864      $ 8,864      $ —        $ —        $ 8,864   

Federal funds sold

    76,810        —          76,810        —          76,810   

Securities held-to-maturity

    525        —          541        —          541   

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

    5,902        —          —          —          —     

Loans held for sale

    4,496        —          4,496        —          4,496   

Loans receivable, net

    688,213        —          —          710,219        710,219   

MSAs

    407        —          —          494        494   

Accrued interest receivable - loans

    2,344        —          —          2,344        2,344   

Accrued interest receivable - investments

    93        —          93        —          93   

Financial liabilities:

         

Deposits

    654,646        —          660,995        —          660,995   

FHLB Advances

    60,000        —          61,451        —          61,451   

 

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Note 4 – Investments

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Fair
Value
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Amortized
Cost
 

September 30, 2013

          

Mortgage-backed (residential):

          

Fannie Mae

   $ 7,938       $ 69       $ —        $ 7,869   

Freddie Mac

     20,673         13         (607     21,267   

Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential):

          

Fannie Mae

     11,319         10         (20     11,329   

Freddie Mac

     8,198         35         —          8,163   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 48,128       $ 127       $ (627   $ 48,628   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2013

          

Mortgage-backed (residential):

          

Fannie Mae

   $ 8,510       $ 9       $ (17   $ 8,518   

Freddie Mac

     21,565         —           (662     22,227   

Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential):

          

Fannie Mae

     13,125         59         (39     13,105   

Freddie Mac

     8,980         57         —          8,923   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 52,180       $ 125       $ (718   $ 52,773   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The carrying amount, unrecognized gains and losses, and fair value of securities held-to-maturity were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Carrying
Amount
     Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
     Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
     Fair
Value
 

September 30, 2013

           

Mortgage-backed (residential):

           

Fannie Mae

   $ 115       $ 4       $ —         $ 119   

Freddie Mac

     70         4         —           74   

Ginnie Mae

     35         1         —           36   

Collateralized mortgage obligations: (residential)

           —        

Fannie Mae

     255         5         —           260   

Freddie Mac

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 475       $ 14       $ —         $ 489   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 30, 2013

           

Mortgage-backed (residential):

           

Fannie Mae

   $ 119       $ 4       $ —         $ 123   

Freddie Mac

     74         5         —           79   

Ginnie Mae

     36         2         —           38   

Collateralized mortgage obligations: (residential)

           —        

Fannie Mae

     296         5         —           301   

Freddie Mac

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 525       $ 16       $ —         $ 541   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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There were no sales of securities during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012.

All mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations have varying contractual maturity dates at September 30, 2013. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or repayment penalties. There were no mortgage-backed securities called prior to the maturity date during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Loss
 

September 30, 2013

               

Description of Securities

               

Mortgage-backed securities

   $ 17,679       $ (607   $ —         $ —        $ 17,679       $ (607

Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)

     6,145         (5     2,066         (15     8,211         (20
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired

   $ 23,824       $ (612   $ 2,066       $ (15   $ 25,890       $ (627
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

June 30, 2013

               

Description of Securities

               

Mortgage-backed securities

   $ 25,476       $ (680   $ —         $ —        $ 25,476       $ (680

Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)

     —           —          2,508         (39     2,508         (39
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired

   $ 25,476       $ (680   $ 2,508       $ (39   $ 27,984       $ (719
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

At September 30, 2013, nine debt securities had an aggregate unrealized loss of 2.4% of the Company’s amortized cost basis. At June 30, 2013, ten debt securities had an unrealized loss of 2.6% of the Company’s amortized cost basis. We do not own any non-agency mortgage-backed securities (“MBSs”) or collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”). All MBSs and CMOs were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies, primarily Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, institutions which the government has affirmed its commitment to support. The unrealized losses relate principally to the general change in interest rates and liquidity, and not credit quality, that has occurred since the securities’ purchase dates, and such unrecognized losses or gains will continue to vary with general interest rate level fluctuations in the future. As management has the intent and ability to hold debt securities until recovery, which may be maturity, and it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, no declines in fair value are deemed to be other-than-temporary as of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013.

There were no investments in any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

 

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Note 5 – Loans

The composition of loans consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2013
    June 30,
2013
 

Real Estate:

    

One-to-four family residential

   $ 308,308      $ 319,631   

Multi-family residential

     317,566        280,771   

Commercial real estate

     51,733        55,621   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     677,607        656,023   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consumer:

    

Automobile

     30,591        26,711   

Home equity

     662        682   

Other consumer loans, primarily secured

     9,671        10,917   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     40,924        38,310   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans

     718,531        694,333   

Deferred net loan origination costs

     395        506   

Net premium (discounts) on purchased loans

     391        512   

Allowance for loan losses

     (5,487     (5,643
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans receivable, net

   $ 713,830      $ 689,708   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans held for sale totaled $2.2 million as of September 30, 2013 as compared to $4.5 million as of June 30, 2013. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. Fair value, if lower than cost, is determined by outstanding commitments from the investor. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $9.5 million and $11.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, resulting in net gain on sales of $185,000 and $424,000, respectively.

 

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The following is an analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses (in thousands):

 

                                                                                                                      
     Allowance for loan losses for the
Three months ended September 30, 2013
 
     One-to-four
family
    Multi-family
residential
    Commercial
real estate
    Automobile     Home
equity
     Other     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 3,009      $ 839      $ 1,654      $ 83      $ 4       $ 54      $ 5,643   

Provision for loan losses

     (352     548        (247     47        —           4        —     

Recoveries

     4        —          1        8        —           1        14   

Loans charged-off

     (33     (100     —          (26     —           (11     (170
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 2,628      $ 1,287      $ 1,408      $ 112      $ 4       $ 48      $ 5,487   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                      
     Allowance for loan losses for the
Three months ended September 30, 2012
 
     One-to-four
family
    Multi-family
residential
    Commercial
real estate
    Automobile     Home
equity
    Other     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 4,692      $ 1,519      $ 1,131      $ 62      $ 63      $ 35      $ 7,502   

Provision for loan losses

     964        (238     68        40        19        (3     850   

Recoveries

     41        —          —          7        —          1        49   

Loans charged-off

     (1,176     (224     (527     (21     (56     (5     (2,009
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 4,521      $ 1,057      $ 672      $ 88      $ 26      $ 28      $ 6,392   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 (in thousands):

 

                                                                                                                      

September 30, 2013

   One-to-four
family
     Multi-family
residential
     Commercial
real estate
     Automobile      Home
equity
     Other     Total  

Allowance for loan losses:

                   

Ending allowance balance attributed to loans:

                   

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 991       $ 1       $ 61       $ 19       $ —         $ 3      $ 1,075   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     1,637         1,286         1,347         93         4         45        4,412   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total ending allowance balance

   $ 2,628       $ 1,287       $ 1,408       $ 112       $ 4       $ 48      $ 5,487   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     One-to-four
family
     Multi-family
residential
     Commercial
real estate
     Automobile      Home
equity
     Other     Total  

Loans:

                   

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 13,980       $ 1,655       $ 5,767       $ 19       $ —         $ 3      $ 21,424   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     294,328         315,911         45,966         30,572         662         9,668        697,107   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total ending loan balance

   $ 308,308       $ 317,566       $ 51,733       $ 30,591       $ 662       $ 9,671      $ 718,531   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2013

   One-to-four
family
     Multi-family
residential
     Commercial
real estate
     Automobile      Home
equity
     Other     Total  

Allowance for loan losses:

                   

Ending allowance balance attributed to loans:

                   

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 941      $ —        $ 64      $ —        $ —        $ 4     $ 1,009   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     2,068        839        1,590        83        4        50       4,634   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total ending allowance balance

   $     3,009      $        839      $   1,654      $      83      $     4      $        54     $     5,643   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     One-to-four
family
     Multi-family
residential
     Commercial
real estate
     Automobile      Home
equity
     Other     Total  

Loans:

                   

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 14,790       $ 1,547       $ 6,136       $ —         $ —         $ 4      $ 22,477   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     304,841        279,224        49,485        26,711        682        10,913       671,856   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total ending loan balance

   $ 319,631       $ 280,771       $ 55,621       $ 26,711       $ 682       $ 10,917      $ 694,333   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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A loan is impaired when it is probable, based on current information and events, the Company will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. When it is determined that a loss is probable, a valuation allowance is established and included in the allowance for loan losses. The amount of impairment is determined by the difference between the recorded investment in the loan and the present value of expected cash flows, or estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral on collateral dependent loans.

The difference between the recorded investment and unpaid principal balance of loans relates to net deferred origination costs, net premiums on purchased loans, charge-offs and interest payments received on impaired loans that are recorded as a reduction of principal. Included in the real estate loans individually evaluated for impairment with an allowance recorded as of September 30, 2013, $1.2 million were collateral dependent loans measured at fair value with a valuation allowance of $9,000 and $8.3 million were evaluated based on the loans’ present value of expected cash flows with a valuation allowance of $1.0 million. This compares to $1.5 million collateral dependent loans measured at fair value with a valuation allowance of $32,000 and $7.7 million evaluated based on the loans’ present value of expected cash flows with a valuation allowance of $974,000 at June 30, 2013.

The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 (in thousands):

 

September 30, 2013

   Unpaid Principal
Balance
     Recorded
Investment
     Allowance for Loan
Losses Allocated
 

With no related allowance recorded:

        

Real estate loans:

        

One-to-four family

   $ 6,709       $ 5,787       $ —     

Multi-family residential

     1,899         1,458         —     

Commercial real estate

     5,364         4,577         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     13,972         11,822         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

        

Real estate loans:

        

One-to-four family

     8,607         8,193         991   

Multi-family residential

     301         197         1   

Commercial real estate

     1,190         1,190         61   

Other loans:

        

Automobile

     19         19         19   

Other

     3         3         3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     10,120         9,602         1,075   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 24,092       $ 21,424       $ 1,075   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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June 30, 2013

   Unpaid Principal
Balance
     Recorded
Investment
     Allowance for Loan
Losses Allocated
 

With no related allowance recorded:

        

Real estate loans:

        

One-to-four family

   $ 7,909       $ 6,796       $ —     

Multi-family residential

     1,961         1,547         —     

Commercial real estate

     5,704         4,940         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     15,574         13,283         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

        

Real estate loans:

        

One-to-four family

     8,227         7,994         941   

Multi-family residential

     —           —           —     

Commercial real estate

     1,196         1,196         64   

Other loans:

        

Automobile

     —           —           —     

Home equity

     —           —           —     

Other

     4         4         4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     9,427         9,194         1,009   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 25,001       $ 22,477       $ 1,009   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents monthly average of individually impaired loans by class for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
 
     2013      2012  

Real estate loan:

     

One-to-four family

   $ 14,385       $ 19,347   

Multi-family residential

     1,601         2,312   

Commercial real estate

     5,952         4,620   

Other loans:

     

Home Equity

     —           19   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 21,938       $ 26,298   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Payments received on impaired loans are recorded as a reduction of principal. Interest payments collected on non-accrual loans are characterized as payments of principal rather than payments of the outstanding accrued interest on the loans until the remaining principal on the non-accrual loans is considered to be fully collectible.

The following table presents interest payments recorded as reduction of principal on impaired loans by class (in thousands).

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
 
     2013      2012  

Real estate loan:

     

One-to-four family

   $ 23       $ 53   

Multi-family residential

     13         9   

Commercial real estate

     8         30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 44       $ 92   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following table presents nonaccrual loans by class of loans (in thousands):

 

Non-accrual loans:

   September 30, 2013      June 30, 2013  

Real estate loans:

     

One-to-four family

   $ 8,152       $ 10,310   

Multi-family residential

     1,655         1,547   

Commercial

     3,689         4,045   

Other loans:

     

Automobile

     19         14   

Home Equity

     —           —     

Other

     3         4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-accrual loans

   $ 13,518       $ 15,920   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables present the aging of past due loans by class of loans (in thousands):

 

September 30, 2013

   30-59 Days
Delinquent
     60-89 Days
Delinquent
     90 Days or
More
Delinquent
     Total
Delinquent
Loans
     Total
Current
Loans
     Total Loans  

Real estate loans:

                 

One-to-four family

   $ 340      $ 2,067      $ 1,505      $ 3,912      $ 304,396      $ 308,308   

Multi-family

     —           —           197         197         317,369         317,566   

Commercial

     —           —           2,545         2,545        49,188        51,733   

Other loans:

                 

Automobile

     73        16        19        108        30,483        30,591   

Home Equity

     —           —           —           —           662        662   

Other

     17         10         1         28         9,643         9,671   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

   $ 430      $ 2,093      $ 4,267      $ 6,790      $ 711,741      $ 718,531   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2013

   30-59 Days
Delinquent
     60-89 Days
Delinquent
     90 Days or
More
Delinquent
     Total
Delinquent
Loans
     Total
Current
Loans
     Total Loans  

Real estate loans:

                 

One-to-four family

   $ 389      $ 970      $ 1,751      $ 3,110      $ 316,521      $ 319,631   

Multi-family

     —           198         —           198         280,573         280,771   

Commercial

     —           2,545        —           2,545        53,076        55,621   

Other loans:

                 

Automobile

     32        —           14        46        26,665        26,711   

Home Equity

     143         —           —           143         539         682   

Other

     20         2         4         26         10,891         10,917   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

   $ 584      $ 3,715      $ 1,769      $ 6,068      $ 688,265      $ 694,333   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Troubled Debt Restructurings:

Troubled debt restructurings totaled $15.5 million and $15.7 million at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. Troubled debt restructurings of $7.6 million and $9.1 million are included in the non-accrual loans at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013. The Bank has allocated $291,000 and $393,000 of valuation allowance to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings and were on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013 respectively. Troubled debt restructured loans are included in non-accrual loans until there is a sustained period of payment performance (usually six months or longer and determined on a case by case basis) and there is a reasonable assurance that the timely payment will continue. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, four troubled debt restructurings with an aggregate outstanding balance of $1.4 million were returned to accrual status as a result of the borrowers paying the modified terms as agreed for a sustained period of more than six months and the Bank believes there is reasonable assurance that timely payment will continue. This compares to no troubled debt restructurings returning to accrual status during the same period last year. There were no further commitments to customers whose loans were troubled debt restructurings at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, there were no new loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings. This compares to three one-to-four family loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $1.1 million whose terms were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the three months ended September 30, 2012. There was a temporary reduction of the stated interest rates of these loans for a period of 24 months. There was no modification of terms involving an extension of the maturity dates or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loans.

At September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, there were no loans modified as a troubled debt restructurings within the previous 12 months for which there was a payment default. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

The terms of certain other loans were modified during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 that did not meet the definition of a troubled debt restructuring. During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, six loans in the amount of $2.4 million and twenty-two loans in the amount of $11.3 million were modified and not accounted for as troubled debt restructurings. The modifications were made to refinance the credits to maintain the borrowing relationships and generally consisted of term or rate modifications. The borrowers were not experiencing financial difficulty or delay in loan payments and the modifications were made at market terms.

In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy.

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of the borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation and current economic trends among other factors. This analysis is performed monthly. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention. Loans are classified as special mention when it is determined a loan relationship should be monitored more closely. Loans that are 60 days to 89 days past due are generally classified as special mention. In addition, loans are classified as special mention for a variety of reasons including changes in recent borrower financial conditions, changes in borrower operations, changes in value of available collateral, concerns regarding changes in economic conditions in a borrower’s industry, and other matters. A loan classified as special mention in many instances may be performing in accordance with the loan terms.

 

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Substandard. Loans that are 90 days or more past due are generally classified as substandard. A loan is also considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Assets classified as doubtful have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable.

Loss. Assets classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset, without establishment of a valuation allowance individually evaluated or charge-off, is not warranted.

Loans not meeting the criteria as part of the above described process are considered to be Pass rated loans. Pass rated loans are generally well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the value of the underlying collateral. Pass rated assets are not more than 59 days past due and are generally performing in accordance with the loan terms.

As of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows (in thousands):

 

September 30, 2013

   Pass      Special Mention      Substandard      Doubtful      Loss  

Real estate loans:

              

One-to-four family

   $ 287,641       $ 11,087       $ 9,580       $ —         $ —     

Multi-family

     304,084         4,066         9,416         —           —     

Commercial

     39,760         3,019         8,954         —           —     

Other loans:

              

Automobile

     30,310         156         103         3         19   

Home equity

     662         —           —           —           —     

Other

     9,624         27         15         2         3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

   $ 672,081       $ 18,355       $ 28,068       $ 5       $ 22   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2013

   Pass      Special Mention      Substandard      Doubtful      Loss  

Real estate loans:

              

One-to-four family

   $ 296,434      $ 10,973       $ 12,224      $ —        $ —     

Multi-family

     275,143         3,094         2,534         —           —     

Commercial

     43,246        3,895         8,480        —           —     

Other loans:

              

Automobile

     26,454        102         137        18        —     

Home equity

     682         —           —           —           —     

Other

     10,848        36         23        6        4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

   $ 652,087       $ 18,100       $ 23,398       $ 24       $ 4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Note 6 - Real Estate Owned

Changes in real estate owned are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2013      June 30, 2013  

Beginning of period

   $ —         $ 1,280   

Transfers in

     325         521   

Capitalized improvements

     —           4   

Sales

     —           (1,805
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 325       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (expenses) related to foreclosed assets are as follows and are included in other operating expense (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended  
     September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
 

Net gain on sales

   $ —        $ 16   

Net operating income (expense)

     (28     (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (28   $ 15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The company has no valuation allowance or activity in the valuation allowance account during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Note 7 – Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

FHLB advances were $60.0 million at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013, the stated interest rates on the Bank’s advances from the FHLB ranged from 0.85% to 2.43% with a weighted average stated rate of 1.64%. The range of the stated interest rates and the weighted average stated rate remain unchanged from June 30, 2013.

The contractual maturities by fiscal year of the Bank’s FHLB advances over the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year of Maturity    September 30,
2013
     June 30,
2013
 

2014

   $ —         $ —     

2015

     20,000         20,000   

2016

     —           —     

2017

     20,000         20,000   

2018

     —           —     

Thereafter

     20,000         20,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 60,000       $ 60,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Note 8 – Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive income includes unrealized gain and losses on securities available-for-sale and actuarial gains and losses, net periodic benefit cost and benefits paid for postretirement medical benefit. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income are presented net of tax effect as a component of equity. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive are recorded on the consolidated statement of income either as a noninterest income or expense.

The following tables present a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income balances, net of tax, as of September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

   Unrealized Gain
and losses on
securities
available-for-sale
    Postretirement
medical benefits
costs items
    Total  

Balance, June 30, 2013

   $ (362   $ (129   $ (491

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

     93        (17     76   

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

     —          17        17   

Tax effect of current period changes

     (38     —          (38
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net current period other comprehensive income

     55        —          55   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2013

   $ (307   $ (129   $ (436
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

   Unrealized Gain
and losses on
securities
available-for-sale
    Postretirement
medical benefits
costs items
    Total  

Balance, June 30, 2012

   $ 83      $ (252   $ (169

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

     219        24        243   

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

     —          (24     (24

Tax effect of current period changes

     (90     —          (90
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net current period other comprehensive income

     129        —          129   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2012

   $ 212      $ (252   $ (40
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 9 – Repurchase of Common Stock

Since November 2011, the Company has repurchased 1,666,242 shares under four previously announced stock repurchase programs. The shares were repurchased at prices ranging from $12.00 to $15.55 per share with a weighted average cost of $14.44 per share. On September 30, 2013, there were 118,206 shares remaining to be repurchased under these programs.

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 148,575 shares at an aggregate cost of $2.2 million, including commissions. The shares were repurchased at prices between $14.75 and $15.55 per share with a weighted average cost of $15.10.

Note 10 – Subsequent Events

On November 4, 2013, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the fifth stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company intends to repurchase up to 5% of its issued and outstanding shares, or up to approximately 394,003 shares. The timing of the repurchases will depend on certain factors, including but not limited to, market conditions and prices, the Company’s liquidity requirements and alternative uses of capital. The stock repurchase program may be carried out through open-market purchases, block trades, negotiated private transactions and pursuant to a trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the SEC’s rules. Any repurchased shares will be available for general corporate purposes.

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company and the Bank that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “could,” or “may” and similar expressions or the negative thereof. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include, changes in the interest rate environment, changes in general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that adversely affect the business of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. and Simplicity Bank, and changes in the securities markets. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q to reflect future events or developments.

Market Area

Our success depends primarily on the general economic conditions in the California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Clara and Alameda, as nearly all of our loans are to customers in this market area. There have been positive developments in current economic conditions since the end of the recession. Improving financial conditions, increasing credit availability, accommodative monetary policy, and healthier labor and housing markets all support the economic growth in our market area. According to the Beige Book published by the Federal Reserve in September 2013, economic activity continued to expand at a modest to moderate pace from early July to August 2013. In the Twelfth Federal Reserve District (San Francisco), demand for housing strengthened further, and commercial real estate activity was stable or improved. Although levels remained significantly lower than in the pre-recession period, both home sales and house prices climbed further relative to the prior reporting period in our market area of California. However, lenders continue to face margin compression due to the low interest rate environment, ample liquidity and generally stiff competition over well-qualified borrowers. Future growth opportunities will be influenced by the stability of the nation and the regional economy and other trends within California, including unemployment rates and housing market conditions.

Both California and national unemployment rates remain at historically high levels. In particular, California continues to experience elevated unemployment rates as compared to the national average. Unemployment rates in California rose from 8.5% in June 2013 to 8.9% in August 2013. This compares to the national unemployment rate which trended down from 7.6% in June 2013 to 7.2% in September 2013.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013.

Assets. Total assets declined to $834.6 million, or 3.8%, at September 30, 2013 from $867.4 million at June 30, 2013 due primarily to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and securities available-for-sale, partially offset by an increase in gross loans receivable.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $50.7 million, or 59.2% to $35.0 million at September 30, 2013 from $85.7 million at June 30, 2013. The decrease was primarily due to cash deployed to fund the net growth in loans receivable and a decline in deposits.

Securities available-for-sale decreased by $4.1 million, or 7.8%, to $48.1 million at September 30, 2013 from $52.2 million at June 30, 2013 due to maturities, principal repayments and amortization.

Gross loans receivable increased by $24.2 million, or 3.5%, to $718.5 million at September 30, 2013 from $694.3 million at June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to organic loan growth in multi-family residential loans and consumer loans, offset in part by principal repayments and payoffs in addition to the sale of conforming fixed rate one-to-four family residential loans in the secondary market. Multi-family loans increased $36.8 million, or 13.1%, to $317.6 million at September 30, 2013 from $280.8 million at June 30, 2013 due to $51.5 million in loan originations during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

 

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Commercial real estate loans decreased $3.9 million, or 7.0%, to $51.7 million at September 30, 2013 from $55.6 million at June 30, 2013 due to principal prepayments and payoffs as there have been no new commercial real estate loan originations since January 2009. One-to-four family residential real estate loans decreased $11.3 million, or 3.5%, to $308.3 million at September 30, 2013 from $319.7 million at June 30, 2013 due primarily to principal prepayments and payoffs and sales of newly originated conforming fixed rate loans held for sale. Consumer loans which were comprised primarily of automobile loans increased $2.6 million, or 6.8%, to $40.9 million at September 30, 2013 from $38.3 million at June 30, 2013 due to $7.0 million in automobile loan originations during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

The allowance for loan losses decreased by $156,000, or 2.8%, to $5.5 million at September 30, 2013 from $5.6 million at June 30, 2013 due primarily to net charge-offs as well as improved asset quality of the loan portfolio and a decline in the historical loss factors for criticized and classified assets. Non-performing assets decreased to $13.8 million, or 1.66% of total assets at September 30, 2013 as compared to $16.0 million, or 1.84% of total assets at June 30, 2013.

Deposits. Total deposits decreased $27.8 million, or 4.2%, to $626.9 million at September 30, 2013 from $654.6 million at June 30, 2013. The decline was comprised of a $19.2 million decrease in interest-bearing deposits and a $8.6 million decrease in non-interest bearing demand deposits.

The decrease in interest bearing deposits consisted of a $17.2 million, or 6.1%, decrease in certificates of deposit from $280.1 million at June 30, 2013 to $262.9 million at September 30, 2013, a $2.6 million, or 1.9%, decrease in savings accounts from $134.9 million at June 30, 2013 to $132.3 million at September 30, 2013, and a $697,000, or 4.8% decrease in interest-bearing checking from $14.5 million at June 30, 2013 to $13.8 million at September 30, 2013. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.2 million, or 0.8%, increase in money market accounts from $159.6 million at June 30, 2013 to $160.8 million at September 30, 2013. The decrease in certificates of deposit was attributable to non-relationship customers seeking higher yields as accounts repriced to lower offering rates. Savings accounts decreased primarily due to the discontinuation of certain savings products which had lower offering rates. Non-interest bearing demand deposits decreased $8.6 million, or 13.1% from $65.6 million at June 30, 2013 to $57.1 million at September 30, 2013. The decline in non-interest bearing demand and interest-bearing checking was primarily a result of the timing of customer payroll deposits as compared to June 30, 2013. The slight growth in money market balances was attributable to customers preferring the short-term flexibility of non-certificate accounts in a low interest rate environment.

Borrowings. FHLB advances were $60.0 million at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013. The weighted average cost of FHLB advances of 1.64% remained unchanged from June 30, 2013.

Stockholders’ Equity. Total stockholders’ equity, represented 17.3% of total assets and decreased to $144.0 million at September 30, 2013 from $145.4 million at June 30, 2013. The decrease in stockholders’ equity was primarily attributable to shares repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2013 pursuant to the stock repurchase program previously announced of $2.2 million as well as cash dividends paid of $618,000, partially offset by net income of $1.1 million.

 

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Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

The following table sets forth certain information for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

     For the three months ended September 30,  
     2013 (1)     2012 (1)  
     Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS

              

Loans receivable(2)

   $ 706,331      $ 8,018         4.54   $ 762,251      $ 9,718         5.10

Securities(3)

     50,456        167         1.32        52,165        81         0.62   

Federal funds sold

     49,269        29         0.24        57,838        32         0.22   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     5,962        80         5.37        8,305        10         0.48   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

     812,018        8,294         4.09        880,559        9,841         4.47   
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Noninterest earning assets

     37,586             38,019        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total assets

   $ 849,604           $ 918,578        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

              

Interest-bearing checking

   $ 14,211      $ 2         0.06   $ 9,050      $ 2         0.09

Money market

     160,510        92         0.23        160,170        128         0.32   

Savings deposits

     133,495        31         0.09        139,998        49         0.14   

Certificates of deposit

     270,323        1,266         1.87        305,622        1,569         2.05   

Borrowings

     60,000        249         1.66        80,000        469         2.35   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     638,539        1,640         1.03        694,840        2,217         1.28   
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Noninterest bearing liabilities

     66,353             70,123        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities

     704,892             764,963        

Equity

     144,712             153,615        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 849,604           $ 918,578        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Net interest/spread

     $ 6,654         3.06     $ 7,624         3.19
    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Margin(4)

          3.28          3.46
       

 

 

        

 

 

 

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest bearing liabilities

     127.17          126.73     
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

 

(1) Yields earned and rates paid have been annualized.
(2) Calculated net of deferred fees, loss reserves and includes non-accrual loans.
(3) Calculated based on amortized cost of held-to-maturity securities and fair value of available-for-sale securities.
(4) Net interest income divided by interest-earning assets.

 

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Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012.

General. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $1.1 million, a decrease of $244,000 as compared to net income of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Earnings per basic and diluted common share were $0.15 for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $0.16 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net income was due primarily to a decrease in net interest income and noninterest income and an increase in noninterest expense, partially offset by a decrease in provision for loan losses.

Interest Income. Interest income decreased $1.5 million, or 15.7%, to $8.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $9.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decline in interest income was primarily due to decreases in interest and fees on loans.

Interest and fees on loans decreased $1.7 million to $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $9.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The primary reason for the decrease was a decline of 56 basis points in the average yield on loans from 5.10% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to 4.54% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and a decrease of $55.9 million in the average balance of loans receivable to $706.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $762.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in the average yield on loans was primarily caused by lower yields earned on new loan originations and payoffs of higher yielding seasoned loans during the period as a result of the low interest rate environment. The decrease in the average loan receivable balance was attributable to loan principal repayments, sales and payoffs.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $577,000, or 26.0% to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decline reflected a reduction in the average cost of funds on deposits and borrowings as a result of the continuing low interest rates during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Interest expense on deposits decreased $357,000, or 20.4% to $1.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $1.7 million for the same period last year. The primarily reason for the decrease was a 16 basis point decline in the average cost of deposits from 1.03% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to 0.87% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 due to the downward repricing of deposits in the low interest rate environment as well as a decrease of $36.6 million in the average balance of deposits to $578.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $614.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012.

Interest expense on borrowings decreased $220,000 or 46.9% to $249,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $469,000 for the same period last year. The decline was primarily attributable to a 69 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings from 2.35% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to 1.66% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as a result of the pay down of $20.0 million in scheduled maturities of higher costing borrowings during December 2012.

Provision for Loan Losses. There was no provision for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $850,000 for the same period last year. The decline in the provision during the current quarter was primarily a result of a decline in net charge-offs and loss factors on loans collectively evaluated for impairment. Annualized net charge-offs decreased to 0.09% of average outstanding loans for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 0.29% of average outstanding loans for the year ended June 30, 2013. Non-performing loans decreased to $13.5 million, or 1.88% of total loans at September 30, 2013 as compared to $15.9 million, or 2.29% of total loans at June 30, 2013 while delinquent loans, 60 days or more, increased slightly to $6.4 million or 0.89% of total loans at September 30, 2013 as compared to $5.5 million, or 0.79% of total loans at June 30, 2013.

Although the provision for loan losses was zero during the three months ended September 30, 2013, it was comprised of a $352,000 reduction in provision on one-to-four family loans, a $548,000 provision on multi-family loans, a $247,000 reduction in provision on commercial real estate loans, a $47,000 provision on automobile loans, no provision on home equity loans and a $4,000 provision on other loans. The decrease in provision on one-to-four family loans was primarily due to a decline in the overall historical loss factors on loans collectively evaluated for impairment. The increase in provision on multi-family loans was primarily due to an increase in the balance of multi-family loans collectively evaluated for impairment partially offset by a decline in the overall loss factors on loans collectively evaluated for impairment.

 

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There was also a charge-off of approximately $100,000 on a multi-family loan that exhibited weakness during the first fiscal quarter of 2014 but remained current on its loan payments. The reduction in provision on commercial real estate loans was primarily due to a decline in the overall loss factors and a reduction in the balance of commercial real estate loans collectively evaluated for impairment. The provision reflects management’s continuing assessment of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, which is affected by various trends, including current economic conditions.

Noninterest Income. Our noninterest income decreased $108,000, or 6.9%, to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 due primarily to a $239,000 decline in pre-tax gains on one-to-four family mortgage loans sold reflecting the impact of a lower loan sale volume and reduced gain on loan sale margins driven by the recent increase in interest rates.

Noninterest Expense. Our noninterest expense increased $146,000, or 2.4% to $6.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 primarily due to an increase in advertising and promotional expenses, occupancy and equipment costs, professional services and ATM expenses, partially offset by a decrease in salaries and benefits expense.

Advertising and promotional expenses increased $149,000, or 112.9%, to $281,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $132,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was primarily due to expenses incurred related to continuing branding and marketing campaign efforts. Occupancy and equipment costs increased $73,000, or 10.2%, to $786,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $713,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 due to leasehold improvement resulting from branch relocation and remodeling. Professional services expenses increased $60,000, or 12.1%, to $555,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $495,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 due to higher information technology network consulting services, e-commerce initiatives, and legal services. ATM expenses increased $57,000, or 10.9%, to $578,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $521,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 due to costs associated with ATM support and ATM card issuance and maintenance.

Salaries and benefits expense decreased $206,000, or 6.4%, to $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 due primarily to lower estimated accruals for the annual incentive plan.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased $130,000, or 16.1% to $676,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $806,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. This decrease was primarily the result of lower pretax income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. The effective tax rates were 37.0% and 36.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Asset Quality

General. We continue our disciplined lending practices including our strict adherence to a long standing regimented credit culture that emphasizes the consistent application of underwriting standards to all loans. In this regard, we fully underwrite all loans based on an applicant’s employment history, credit history and an appraised value of the subject property. With respect to loans we purchase, we underwrite each loan based upon our own underwriting standards prior to making the purchase except for loans purchased with a credit guarantee. The credit guarantee requires the seller to substitute or repurchase any loans sold to the Bank that become 60 days or more delinquent at the Bank’s option. The credit quality of the loans purchased in fiscal 2012 was to our satisfaction and did not result in substitution or repurchase of any loans purchased.

 

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The following underwriting guidelines, among other things, have been used by us as underwriting tools to further limit our potential loss exposure:

 

    All variable rate one-to-four family residential loans are underwritten using the fully indexed rate.

 

    We only lend up to 80% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price for one-to-four family residential loans without private mortgage insurance (“PMI”), and up to 97% with PMI.

 

    We only lend up to 75% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price for multi-family residential loans.

 

    We only lend up to 65% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price for commercial real estate loans.

Additionally, our portfolio has remained strongly anchored in traditional mortgage products. We do not originate or purchase construction and development loans, teaser option-ARM loans, negatively amortizing loans or high loan-to-value loans.

All of our real estate loans are secured by properties located in California. The following tables set forth our real estate loans and non-accrual real estate loans by county (dollars in thousands):

 

Real Estate Loans by County as of September 30, 2013

 

County

   One-to-four family      Multi-family
residential
     Commercial real
estate
     Total      Percent  

Los Angeles

   $ 129,897      $ 270,731      $ 24,733      $ 425,361        62.78

Orange

     45,096         15,509         12,375         72,980         10.77   

San Diego

     21,016        10,926        2,545        34,487        5.09   

San Bernardino

     19,472         10,227         3,316         33,015         4.87   

Riverside

     14,322        3,003        6,117        23,442        3.46   

Santa Clara

     18,378         493         —           18,871         2.78   

Alameda

     13,866        1,643        445        15,954        2.35   

Other

     46,261         5,034         2,202         53,497         7.90   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 308,308      $ 317,566      $ 51,733      $ 677,607        100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Loans by County as of June 30, 2013

 

County

   One-to-four family      Multi-family
residential
         Commercial          Total      Percent  

Los Angeles

   $ 131,290      $ 232,353      $ 27,124      $ 390,767        59.56

Orange

     47,146         17,646         13,489         78,281         11.93   

San Diego

     23,457        11,760        2,545        37,762        5.76   

San Bernardino

     20,404         10,288         3,333         34,025         5.19   

Riverside

     15,060        3,125        6,151        24,336        3.71   

Santa Clara

     17,471         501         —           17,972         2.74   

Alameda

     13,814        25        447        14,286        2.18   

Other

     50,989         5,073         2,532         58,594         8.93   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 319,631      $ 280,771      $ 55,621       $ 656,023        100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Non-accrual Real Estate Loans by County as of September 30, 2013

 

County

   One-to-four family      Multi-family
residential
     Commercial real
estate
     Total      Percent of Non-
accrual to Loans
in Each Category
 

Los Angeles

   $ 3,034      $ —        $ 1,144      $ 4,178        0.98

Orange

     386         —           —           386         0.53   

San Diego

     707        498         2,545        3,750        10.87   

San Bernardino

     1,593         701         —           2,294         6.95   

Riverside

     298        456        —          754        3.22   

Santa Clara

     1,744         —           —           1,744         9.24   

Alameda

     390        —          —          390        2.44   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

   $ 8,152      $ 1,655      $ 3,689      $ 13,496        1.99   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Non-accrual Real Estate Loans by County as of June 30, 2013

 

County

   One-to-four family      Multi-family
residential
         Commercial          Total      Percent of Non-
accrual to Loans
in Each Category
 

Los Angeles

   $ 4,407      $ —         $ 1,179      $ 5,586        1.43

Orange

     785         —           —           785         1.00   

San Diego

     724        511         2,545        3,780        10.01   

San Bernardino

     1,929         717         —           2,646         7.78   

Riverside

     305        319         —          624        2.56   

Santa Clara

     1,763         —           —           1,763         9.81   

Alameda

     397        —           —          397        2.78   

Other

     —           —           321         321         0.54   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

   $ 10,310      $ 1,547       $ 4,045      $ 15,902        2.42   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

The following table presents information concerning the composition of the one-to-four family residential loan portfolio by servicer at September 30, 2013:

 

     Amount      Percent     Non-accrual      Percent of Non-
accrual to Loans
in Each Category
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Purchased and serviced by others

   $ 37,536        12.18   $ —          —  

Purchased and servicing transferred to us

     99,060         32.13        6,644         6.71   

Originated and serviced by us

     171,712        55.69        1,508        0.88   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total

   $ 308,308         100.00   $ 8,152         2.64   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

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Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our loan portfolio delinquencies at the dates indicated.

 

     Loans Delinquent:                
     60-89 Days      90 Days or More      Total Delinquent Loans  
     Number of
Loans
     Amount      Number of
Loans
     Amount      Number of
Loans
     Amount  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

At September 30, 2013

                 

Real estate loans:

                 

One-to-four family

     5       $ 2,067         4       $ 1,504         9       $ 3,571   

Multi-family

     —           —           1         198         1         198   

Commercial

     —           —           1         2,545         1         2,545   

Other loans:

                 

Automobile

     1         16         1         19         2         35   

Home equity

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Other

     5         10         1         1         6         11   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

     11       $ 2,093         8       $ 4,267         19       $ 6,360   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At June 30, 2013

                 

Real estate loans:

                 

One-to-four family

     3       $ 970         5       $ 1,751         8       $ 2,721   

Multi-family

     1         198         —           —           1         198   

Commercial

     1         2,545         —           —           1         2,545   

Other loans:

                 

Automobile

     —           —           1         14         1         14   

Home equity

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Other

     1         2         2         4         3         6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

     6       $ 3,715         8       $ 1,769         14       $ 5,484   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Delinquent loans 60 days or more past due totaled $6.4 million or 0.89% of total loans at September 30, 2013 as compared to $5.5 million or 0.79% of total loans at June 30, 2013. Delinquent one-to-four family residential loans slightly increased to $3.6 million at September 30, 2013 from $2.7 million at June 30, 2013. Delinquent multi-family loans of $198,000 and delinquent commercial real estate loans of $2.5 million at September 30, 2013 remained unchanged from the balances at June 30, 2013. In addition, there were six one-to-four family loans totaling $2.5 million, one multi-family loan of $198,000 and one commercial real estate loan of $2.5 million that were over 90 days delinquent at September 30, 2013 and in the process of foreclosure.

Non-Performing Assets. Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans and foreclosed assets. Loans to a customer whose financial condition has deteriorated are considered for non-accrual status whether or not the loan is 90 days and over past due. All loans past due 90 days and over are classified as non-accrual. At the time the loan is placed on non-accrual status, interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed and charged against current income. Payments received on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal. Non-accrual loans also include troubled debt restructurings that are on non-accrual status. At September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, there were no loans past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest. Included in non-accrual loans were troubled debt restructurings of $7.6 million and $9.1 million as of September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, with specific valuation allowances of $291,000 and $393,000 respectively.

Although asset quality improved as a result of our efforts in working through problem assets, non-accrual loans continue to remain at historically elevated levels as a result of the general decline in the housing market as well as the prolonged levels of high unemployment in our market area as compared with the pre-recession periods. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, there were no new loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings. At September 30, 2013, there were fifteen non-accrual restructured loans, consisting of twelve one-to-four family residential loans, two multi-family loans, and one commercial real estate loan with an aggregate balance of $7.6 million of which ten loans with an aggregate balance of $3.6 million were performing in accordance with their revised contractual terms.

 

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At June 30, 2013, there were nineteen non-accrual restructured loans, consisting of sixteen one-to-four family residential loans, two multi-family loans, and one commercial real estate loan with an aggregate balance of $9.1 million of which twelve loans with an aggregate balance of $4.3 million were performing in accordance with their revised contractual terms. Troubled debt restructured loans are included in non-accrual loans until there is a sustained period of payment performance (usually six months or longer and determined on a case by case basis) and there is reasonable assurance that timely payment will continue. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, four troubled debt restructurings with an aggregate outstanding balance of $1.4 million were returned to accrual status as a result of the borrowers paying the modified terms as agreed for a sustained period of more than six months and reasonable assurance that timely payment will continue. This compares to no troubled debt restructurings were returned to accrual status during the same period last year. There were no further commitments to customers whose loans were troubled debt restructurings at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013.

Any changes or modifications made to loans are carefully reviewed to determine whether they are troubled debt restructurings. The modification of the terms of loans that are reported as troubled debt restructurings included one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. There are other changes or modifications made for borrowers who are not experiencing financial difficulties. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, there were six loans in the amount of $2.4 million which were modified and not accounted for as troubled debt restructurings. The modifications were made to refinance the credits to maintain the borrowing relationships and generally consisted of term or rate modifications. The borrowers were not experiencing financial difficulty and the modifications were made at market terms.

 

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The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of our non-performing assets at the dates indicated (in thousands).

 

     At September 30,     At June 30,  
     2013     2013  

Non-accrual loans:

    

Real estate loans:

    

One-to-four family

   $ 3,678      $ 4,372   

Multi-family

     1,041        914   

Commercial

     1,144        1,500   

Other loans:

    

Automobile

     19        14   

Home equity

     —          —     

Other

     3        4   

Troubled debt restructurings:

    

One-to-four family

     4,474        5,938   

Multi-family

     614        633   

Commercial

     2,545        2,545   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-accrual loans

   $ 13,518      $ 15,920   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets:

    

Real estate:

    

One-to-four family

   $ 325      $ —     

Commercial

     —          —     

Other loans:

    

Automobile

     3        35   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other real estate owned and repossessed assets

   $ 328      $ 35   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-performing assets

   $ 13,846      $ 15,955   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios:

    

Non-performing loans to total loans (1)

     1.88     2.29

Non-performing assets to total assets

     1.66     1.84

Non-accrued interest(2)

   $ 219      $ 225   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Total loans are net of deferred fees and costs.
(2) If interest on the loans classified as non-accrual had been accrued, interest income in these amounts would have been recorded.

Non-performing loans decreased to $13.5 million, or 1.88% of total loans at September 30, 2013 as compared to $15.9 million, or 2.29% of total loans at June 30, 2013. The decrease in non-performing loans was primarily attributable to non-performing troubled debt restructuring of $1.4 million returned to accruing status after the borrowers demonstrated a sustained period of performance, generally six consecutive months of timely payments, loans transferred to real estate owned of $325,000, and pay-offs of $321,000 during the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

At September 30, 2013, there were $8.2 million of one-to-four family residential mortgage loans on non-accrual for which valuation allowances individually evaluated totaling $293,000 have been applied. Of the $8.2 million in one-to-four family residential mortgage loans on non-accrual status, the terms or rates of $4.5 million in loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings.

At September 30, 2013, there were $5.3 million of multi-family residential and commercial real estate loans (“income property”) on non-accrual for which valuation allowances individually evaluated totaling $1,000 have been applied. Included in the $5.3 million of income property loans on non-accrual status were five multi-family residential loans totaling $1.7 million and two commercial real estate loans totaling $3.7 million.

 

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Real Estate Owned. Real estate owned and repossessed assets consist of real estate and other assets which have been acquired through foreclosure on loans. At the time of foreclosure, assets are recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs, with any write-down charged against the allowance for loan losses. The fair value of real estate owned is determined by a third party appraisal of the property. As of September 30, 2013, there was one real estate owned property in the amount of $325,000. This compared to no real estate owned properties at June 30, 2013.

Classified and Criticized Assets. We regularly review potential problem assets in our portfolio to determine whether any assets require classification in accordance with applicable regulations. The total amount of classified and criticized assets represented 32.3% of our equity capital and 5.6% of our total assets at September 30, 2013, as compared to 28.6% of our equity capital and 4.8% of our total assets at June 30, 2013. The level of substandard assets increased primarily due to the addition of two multi-family residential loans of $6.8 million that were inadequately protected by paying capacity of the collateral pledged during the three months ended September 30, 2013 but remained current on the loan payments. At September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013, there were $13.5 million and $15.9 million in non-accrual loans included in classified assets, respectively.

The aggregate amount of our classified and special mention assets at the dates indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2013
     June 30,
2013
 

Classified and Criticized Assets:

     

Loss

   $ 22       $ 4   

Doubtful

     5         24   

Substandard

     28,068         23,398   

Special Mention

     18,355         18,100   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 46,450       $ 41,526   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Allowance for Loan Losses. We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles the allowance is comprised of general valuation allowances and valuation allowances on loans individually evaluated for impairment.

The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based both on our historical loss experience as well as significant factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. Loans that are classified as impaired are individually evaluated. We consider a loan impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement and determine impairment by computing a fair value either based on discounted cash flows using the loan’s initial interest rate or the fair value of the collateral, less estimated selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent.

The overall appropriateness of the general valuation allowance is determined based on a loss migration model and qualitative considerations. The migration analysis looks at pools of loans having similar characteristics and analyzes their loss rates over a historical period. Historical loss factors derived from trends and losses associated with each pool over a specific period of time are utilized. The loss factors are applied to the outstanding loans to each loan grade within each pool of loans. Loss rates derived by the migration model are based predominantly on historical loss trends that may not be indicative of the actual or inherent loss potential. As such, qualitative and environmental factors are utilized as adjusting mechanisms to supplement the historical results of the classification migration model. Significant factors reviewed in determining the allowance for loan losses included loss ratio trends by loan product; levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in classified assets; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume of loans by loan product; effects of changes in lending policies and practices; industry conditions and effects of concentrations in geographic regions. Qualitative and environmental factors are reflected as percent adjustments and are added to the historical loss rates derived from the classified asset migration model to determine the appropriate allowance amount for each loan pool.

 

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Valuation allowances on real estate loans that are individually evaluated for impairment are charged-off when management believes a loan or part of a loan is deemed uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance when received. A loan is generally considered uncollectible when the borrower’s payment is six months or more delinquent.

Senior management reviews these conditions quarterly in discussions with our senior credit officers. To the extent that any of these conditions is evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s estimate of the effect of such conditions may be reflected as an allowance specifically applicable to such credit or portfolio segment. Where any of these conditions is not evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s evaluation of the loss related to this condition is reflected in the general allowance. The evaluation of the inherent loss with respect to these conditions is subject to a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem credits or portfolio segments.

Given that management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses based on a review of individual loans, historical loan loss experience, the value and adequacy of collateral and economic conditions in our market area, this evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and are excluded from loans individually evaluated for impairment; their allowance for loan losses is calculated in accordance with the allowance for loan losses policy described above.

Because the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates of losses inherent in the loan portfolio, actual losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. Our methodology as described above permits adjustments to any loss factor used in the computation of the formula allowance in the event that, in management’s judgment, significant factors which affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date are not reflected in the loss factors. By assessing the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis, we are able to adjust individual and inherent loss estimates based upon any more recent information that has become available. We continue to review our allowance for loan losses methodology for appropriateness to keep pace with the size and composition of the loans and the changing economic conditions and credit environment. We believe that our methodologies continue to be appropriate given our size and level of complexity. In addition, management’s determination as to the amount of our allowance for loan losses is subject to review by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and the FDIC, which may require the establishment of additional general allowances or allowances on loans individually evaluated for impairment based upon their judgment of the information available to them at the time of their examination of our Bank.

There was no provision for loan losses for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $850,000 for the same quarter last year. The decline in the provision was primarily a result of a decline in net charge-offs and loss factors on loans collectively evaluated for impairment. Annualized net charge-offs decreased to 0.09% of average outstanding loans for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 0.29% of average outstanding loans for the year ended June 30, 2013. Non-performing loans decreased to $13.5 million, or 1.88% of total loans at September 30, 2013 as compared to $15.9 million, or 2.29% of total loans at June 30, 2013. The decrease in non-performing loans was primarily attributable to pay-offs of $321,000, loans transferred to real estate owned of $325,000, and non-performing loans of $1.4 million returned to accruing status after the borrowers demonstrated a sustained period of performance, generally six consecutive months of timely payments, during the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Delinquent loans, 60 days or more increased to $6.4 million or 0.89% of total loans at September 30, 2013 as compared to $5.5 million, or 0.79% of total loans at June 30, 2013. The increase was a result of a slight increase in one-to-four family loans 60-89 days past due. The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans was 40.59% at September 30, 2013 as compared to 35.45% at June 30, 2013. The increase in the allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans was a result of the decrease in non-performing loans, partially offset by a decrease in the allowance for loan losses for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. The provision reflected management’s continuing assessment of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, which is affected by various trends, including current economic conditions.

 

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The distribution of the allowance for losses on loans at the dates indicated is summarized as follows.

 

     September 30,
2013
    June 30,
2013
 
     Amount      Percent of
Loans in Each
Category to
Total Loans
    Amount      Percent of
Loans in Each
Category to
Total Loans
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Real estate loans:

          

One-to-four family

   $ 2,628         42.91   $ 3,009         46.03

Multi-family

     1,287         44.20        839         40.44   

Commercial

     1,408         7.20        1,654         8.01   

Other loans:

          

Automobile

     112         4.26        83         3.85   

Home equity

     4         0.09        4         0.10   

Other

     48         1.34        54         1.57   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total allowance for loan losses

   $ 5,487         100.00   $ 5,643         100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Commitments

Liquidity may increase or decrease depending upon the availability of funds and comparative yields on investments in relation to the return on loans. Historically, we have maintained liquid assets at levels above the minimum requirements previously imposed by our regulator and above levels believed to be adequate to meet the requirements of normal operations, including potential deposit outflows. Cash flow projections are regularly reviewed and updated to assure that adequate liquidity is maintained.

Our liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, interest earning accounts and mortgage-backed and related securities, is a product of our operating, investing and financing activities. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans and mortgage-backed and related securities, and other short-term investments and funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed related securities and maturing investment securities and short-term investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. We also generate cash through borrowings. We utilize FHLB advances to leverage our capital base and provide funds for our lending and investment activities as well as enhance our interest rate risk management.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. Excess liquidity is generally invested in short-term investments such as overnight deposits. On a longer-term basis, we maintain a strategy of investing in various investment securities and lending products. We use our sources of funds primarily to meet ongoing commitments, to pay maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals, to fund loan commitments and to maintain our portfolio of mortgage-backed and related securities. At September 30, 2013, total approved loan commitments amounted to $6.1 million and the unadvanced portion of loans was $2.2 million.

Certificates of deposit and advances from the FHLB of San Francisco scheduled to mature in one year or less at September 30, 2013, totaled $108.7 million and $20.0 million, respectively. Based on historical experience, management believes that a significant portion of maturing deposits will remain with the Bank and we anticipate that we will continue to have sufficient funds, through deposits and borrowings, to meet our current commitments.

At September 30, 2013, we had available additional advances from the FHLB of San Francisco in the amount of $286.9 million. We also had a short-term line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco of $47.4 million at September 30, 2013, which has not been drawn upon.

 

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Contractual Obligations

In the normal course of business, we enter into contractual obligations that meet various business needs. These contractual obligations include certificates of deposit to customers, borrowings from the FHLB, lease obligations for facilities, and commitments to purchase, sale and/or originate loans.

The following table summarizes our long-term contractual obligations at September 30, 2013 (in thousands).

 

     Total      Less than
1 year
     1 – 3
Years
     Over 3 – 5
Years
     More than 5
years
 

FHLB advances

   $ 60,000       $ 20,000       $ 20,000       $ 20,000       $ —     

Operating lease obligations

     2,556         1,051         1,010         145         350   

Loan commitments to originate

     6,097         6,097         —           —           —     

Available home equity and unadvanced lines of credit

     1,952         1,952         —           —           —     

Certificates of deposit

     262,924         108,653         132,363         21,803         105   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total commitments and contractual obligations

   $ 333,529       $ 137,753       $ 153,373       $ 41,948       $ 455   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As a financial service provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit. While these contractual obligations represent our future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make.

 

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Capital

The table below sets forth Simplicity Bank’s capital position relative to its regulatory capital requirements at September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2013. The definitions of the terms used in the table are those provided in the capital regulations issued by the OCC.

 

     Actual     Minimum Capital
Requirements
    Minimum required
to be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Actions Provisions
 

September 30, 2013

   Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

   $ 124,040         21.12   $ 46,988         8.00   $ 58,734         10.00

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

     118,553         20.18        23,494         4.00        35,241         6.00   

Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets)

     118,553         14.25        33,278         4.00        41,598         5.00   

 

     Actual     Minimum Capital
Requirements
    Minimum required
to be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Actions Provisions
 

June 30, 2013

   Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

   $ 137,788         23.85   $ 46,222         8.00   $ 57,777         10.00

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

     132,145         22.87        23,111         4.00        34,666         6.00   

Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets)

     132,145         15.28        34,591         4.00        43,238         5.00   

Consistent with our goal to operate a sound and profitable financial organization, we actively seek to continue as a “well capitalized” institution in accordance with regulatory standards. At September 30, 2013, Simplicity Bank was a “well-capitalized” institution under regulatory standards.

Impact of Inflation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These principles require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

Our primary assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates, however, do not necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as the price of goods and services, since such prices are affected by inflation. In a period of rapidly rising interest rates, the liquidity and maturity structure of our assets and liabilities are critical to the maintenance of acceptable performance levels.

The principal effect of inflation, as distinct from levels of interest rates, on earnings is in the area of noninterest expense. Such expense items as employee compensation, employee benefits and occupancy and equipment costs may be subject to increases as a result of inflation.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our Risk When Interest Rates Change. The rates of interest we earn on assets and pay on liabilities generally are established contractually for a period of time. Market interest rates change over time. Our fixed rate loans generally have longer maturities than our fixed rate deposits. Accordingly, our results of operations, like those of other financial institutions, are impacted by changes in interest rates and the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities. The risk associated with changes in interest rates and our ability to adapt to these changes is known as interest rate risk and is our most significant market risk.

How We Measure Our Risk of Interest Rate Changes. As part of our attempt to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates and comply with applicable regulations, we monitor our interest rate risk. In monitoring interest rate risk we continually analyze and manage assets and liabilities based on their payment streams and interest rates, the timing of their maturities, and their sensitivity to actual or potential changes in market interest rates.

In order to minimize the potential for adverse effects of material and prolonged increases in interest rates on our results of operations, we have adopted investment/asset and liability management policies to better match the maturities and repricing terms of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The board of directors sets and recommends the asset and liability policies of Simplicity Bank, which are implemented by the asset/liability management committee.

The purpose of the asset/liability management committee is to communicate, coordinate and control asset/liability management consistent with our business plan and board approved policies. The committee establishes and monitors the volume and mix of assets and funding sources taking into account relative costs and spreads, interest rate sensitivity and liquidity needs. The objectives are to manage assets and funding sources to produce results that are consistent with liquidity, capital adequacy, growth, risk, and profitability goals.

The asset/liability management committee generally meets at least monthly to review, among other things, economic conditions and interest rate outlook, current and projected liquidity needs and capital position, anticipated changes in the volume and mix of assets and liabilities and interest rate risk exposure limits versus current projections pursuant to net present value of portfolio equity analysis and income simulations. The asset/liability management committee recommends appropriate strategy changes based on this review. The chairman or his designee is responsible for reviewing and reporting on the effects of the policy implementations and strategies to the board of directors at least monthly.

In order to manage our assets and liabilities and achieve the desired liquidity, credit quality, interest rate risk, profitability and capital targets, we have focused our strategies on: (1) maintaining an adequate level of adjustable rate loans; (2) originating a reasonable volume of short-term and intermediate-term loans; (3) managing our deposits to establish stable deposit relationships; and (4) using FHLB advances, and pricing on fixed-term non-core deposits to align maturities and repricing terms.

At times, depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long-term and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, the asset/liability management committee may determine to increase our interest rate risk position somewhat in order to maintain our net interest margin.

The asset/liability management committee regularly reviews interest rate risk by forecasting the impact of alternative interest rate environments on net interest income and economic value of portfolio equity, which is defined as the net present value of an institution’s existing assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments, and evaluating such impacts against the maximum potential changes in net interest income and economic value of portfolio equity that are authorized by the board of directors of Simplicity Bank.

 

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An independent third party provides the Bank with the information presented in the following tables, which are based on information provided by the Bank. The tables present the sensitivity of net interest income for the 12-month period subsequent to the three months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended June 30, 2013, and the immediate, permanent and parallel movements in interest rates of +/-100, +200 and +300 basis points, as well as the change in the Bank’s net portfolio value at September 30, 2013 that would occur upon an immediate change in interest rates without giving effect to any steps that management might take to counteract that change.

 

September 30, 2013     June 30, 2013  

Basis Point (bp)

Change in Rates

  Change in Net
Interest Income
    Basis Point (bp)
Change in Rates
  Change in Net
Interest Income
 
+300 bp     (2.81 )%    +300 bp     6.26
+200          (1.95   +200          1.59   
+100          (1.11   +100          0.69   
-100          0.74      -100          0.20   

 

    September 30, 2013  
          Estimated Increase (Decrease)
in NPV
    NPV as a percentage of Present
Value of Assets (3)
 

Change in Interest Rates
(basis points) (1)

  Estimated
NPV (2)
    Amount     Percent     NPV ratio (4)     Increase
(Decrease)
(basis points)
 
    (Dollars in thousands)  
+400   $ 83,652      $ (47,956     (36.44 )%      11.14     (431
+300     96,519        (35,088     (26.66     12.46        (299
+200     109,052        (22,555     (17.14     13.64        (182
+100     120,749        (10,858     (8.25     14.63        (82
—       131,608        —          —          15.45        —     
-100     138,972        7,365        5.60        15.88        43   

 

(1) Assumes an instantaneous uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
(2) NPV is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.
(3) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
(4) NPV Ratio represents NPV divided by the present value of assets.

The analysis uses certain assumptions in assessing interest rate risk. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates, and the fair values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among other things.

As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing tables. For example, although assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in the market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features, that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, if interest rates change, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates of deposit could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

 

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There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are involved as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. We do not anticipate incurring any material liability as a result of this litigation or any material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors that were previously disclosed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

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

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer

 

Period

   Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
     Weighted
Average Price
Paid Per Share
     Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly

Announced Plans*
     Maximum Number
of Shares That
May Yet be
Purchased Under
the Plan
 

07/1/13 – 07/31/13

     35,000       $ 14.81         35,000         231,781   

08/1/13 – 08/31/13

     50,000         15.11         50,000         181,781   

09/1/13 – 09/30/13

     63,575         15.24         63,575         118,206   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

     148,575       $ 15.10         148,575      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

* Since November 2011, the Company has repurchased 1,666,242 shares under previously announced stock repurchase programs.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

 

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Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

  31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101 DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101 LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

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.

SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC.

 

Dated:  

November 8, 2013

   
     

/s/ Dustin Luton

      Dustin Luton
      President and Chief Executive Officer
     

/s/ Jean M. Carandang

      Jean M. Carandang
      Chief Financial Officer

 

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