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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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, 2010

OR

( )        TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission File Number 0-22193


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
33-0743196
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)
 
1600 SUNFLOWER AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92626
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(714) 431-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [ X ] No [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [_] No [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated filer
[ ]
Accelerated filer
[ ]
Non-accelerated filer
[ ]
Smaller reporting company
[ X ]
       
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes [ ] No [X]
 
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of November 5, 2010 was 10,033,836.
 
 

 
PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1 - Financial Statements
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition: At September 30, 2010 (unaudited), December 31, 2009 (audited) and September 30, 2009 (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations:For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income:For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
 
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Item 4T.Controls and Procedures
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
 
Item 1A - Risk Factors
 
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
Item 4 - Reserved
 
Item 5 - Other Information
 
Item 6 - Exhibits


 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements

 
PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
                   
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
 
ASSETS
 
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 51,267     $ 59,677     $ 115,662  
Federal funds sold
    29       29       30  
Cash and cash equivalents
    51,296       59,706       115,692  
Investment securities available for sale
    172,181       123,407       101,686  
FHLB stock/Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
    13,805       14,330       14,330  
Loans held for investment
    552,454       575,489       584,614  
Allowance for loan losses
    (9,170 )     (8,905 )     (8,107 )
Loans held for investment, net
    543,284       566,584       576,507  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,556       3,520       3,346  
Other real estate owned
    1,700       3,380       3,644  
Premises and equipment
    8,358       8,713       8,928  
Deferred income taxes
    10,346       11,465       10,981  
Bank owned life insurance
    12,323       11,926       11,792  
Other assets
    4,471       4,292       959  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 821,320     $ 807,323     $ 847,865  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
LIABILITIES:
                       
Deposit accounts:
                       
Noninterest bearing
  $ 51,798     $ 33,885     $ 33,098  
Interest bearing:
                       
Transaction accounts
    198,788       161,872       128,493  
Retail certificates of deposit
    404,232       417,377       438,545  
Wholesale/brokered certificates of deposit
    1,973       5,600       6,246  
Total deposits
    656,791       618,734       606,382  
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    66,500       91,500       166,500  
Subordinated debentures
    10,310       10,310       10,310  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    9,175       13,277       6,357  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    742,776       733,821       789,549  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding
    -       -       -  
Common stock, $.01 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 10,033,836 shares at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, and 5,003,451 shares at September 30, 2009 issued and outstanding
    100       100       49  
Additional paid-in capital
    79,933       79,907       64,648  
Accumulated deficit
    (2,126 )     (4,764 )     (4,487 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (benefit) of $446 at September 30, 2010, ($1,218) at December 31, 2009, and ($1,324) at September 30, 2009
    637       (1,741 )     (1,894 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    78,544       73,502       58,316  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 821,320     $ 807,323     $ 847,865  

Accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 

 
 
PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
(unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
INTEREST INCOME
                       
Loans
  $ 9,196     $ 9,612     $ 27,193     $ 29,832  
Investment securities and other interest-earning assets
    1,284       1,145       3,461       3,172  
Total interest income
    10,480       10,757       30,654       33,004  
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Interest-bearing deposits:
                               
Interest on transaction accounts
    416       378       1,305       943  
Interest on certificates of deposit
    1,886       2,667       5,964       9,150  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    2,302       3,045       7,269       10,093  
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    693       1,870       2,246       5,602  
Subordinated debentures
    83       89       235       290  
Total interest expense
    3,078       5,004       9,750       15,985  
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    7,402       5,753       20,904       17,019  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    397       2,001       2,092       5,535  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    7,005       3,752       18,812       11,484  
NONINTEREST INCOME
                               
Loan servicing fees
    122       117       334       402  
Deposit fees
    207       215       603       638  
Net loss from sales of loans
    (37 )     7       (2,677 )     7  
Net gain from sales of investment securities
    388       19       762       322  
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on investment securities, net
    (252 )     (399 )     (908 )     (1,600 )
Other income
    246       297       796       789  
Total noninterest income (loss)
    674       256       (1,090 )     558  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Compensation and benefits
    2,070       1,954       6,135       6,040  
Premises and occupancy
    671       628       1,942       1,942  
Data processing and communications
    181       143       594       471  
Other real estate owned operations, net
    195       198       1,027       197  
FDIC insurance premiums
    383       274       1,065       1,118  
Legal and audit
    426       165       815       645  
Marketing expense
    213       164       570       508  
Office and postage expense
    158       78       409       247  
Other expense
    512       515       1,382       1,473  
Total noninterest expense
    4,809       4,119       13,939       12,641  
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX
    2,870       (111 )     3,783       (599 )
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT)
    1,025       (104 )     1,145       (416 )
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 1,845     $ (7 )   $ 2,638     $ (183 )
                                 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
                               
Basic
  $ 0.18     $ -     $ 0.26     $ (0.04 )
Diluted
  $ 0.17     $ -     $ 0.24     $ (0.04 )
                                 
 WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING                                
Basic
    10,033,836       5,003,451       10,033,836       4,919,385  
Diluted
    11,025,345       5,003,451       11,035,467       4,919,385  

Accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 


 
PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
                                           
   
Common Stock Shares
   
Amount
   
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
Accumulated Deficit
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
Comprehensive Income
   
Total Stockholders’ Equity
 
                                           
Balance at December 31, 2009
    10,033,836     $ 100     $ 79,907     $ (4,764 )   $ (1,741 )         $ 73,502  
Comprehensive Income:
                                                     
Net income
                            2,638             $ 2,638       2,638  
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period, net of tax                                             2,293           
 Reclassification adjustment for net loss on sale of securities included in net income, net of tax                                             85           
Net unrealized gain on securities, net of tax
                                    2,378       2,378       2,378  
Total comprehensive income
                                          $ 5,016          
Share-based compensation expense
                    26                               26  
Balance at September 30, 2010
    10,033,836     $ 100     $ 79,933     $ (2,126 )   $ 637             $ 78,544  
                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2008
    4,903,451     $ 49     $ 64,679     $ (4,304 )   $ (2,876 )           $ 57,548  
Comprehensive Income:
                                                       
Net loss
                            (183 )           $ (183 )     (183 )
 Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period, net of tax                                             691           
 Reclassification adjustment for net loss on sale of securities included in net income, net of tax                                             291           
Net unrealized gain on securities, net of tax
                                    982       982       982  
Total comprehensive income
                                          $ 799          
Share-based compensation expense
                    204                               204  
Warrants exercised
    200,000       2       148                               150  
Common stock repurchased and retired
    (100,000 )     (2 )     (383 )                             (385 )
Balance at September 30, 2009
    5,003,451     $ 49     $ 64,648     $ (4,487 )   $ (1,894 )           $ 58,316  


Accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 


 
PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
             
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 2,638     $ (183 )
Adjustments to net income (loss):
               
Depreciation and amortization expense
    740       765  
Provision for loan losses
    2,092       5,535  
Share-based compensation expense
    26       203  
Loss on sale and disposal of premises and equipment
    30       25  
Loss (gain) on sale of other real estate owned
    191       (7 )
Write down of other real estate owned
    698       164  
Amortization of premium/discounts on securities held for sale, net
    457       235  
Gain on sale of loans held for sale
    -       (7 )
Gain on sale of investment securities available for sale
    (762 )     (322 )
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on investment securities, net
    908       1,600  
Loss on sale of loans held for investment
    2,677       -  
Proceeds from the sales of and principal payments from loans held for sale
    -       675  
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
    1,119       (477 )
Change in accrued expenses and other liabilities, net
    (4,102 )     (1,287 )
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividend
    -       (54 )
Income from bank owned life insurance, net
    (397 )     (397 )
Change in accrued interest receivable and other assets, net
    (1,442 )     346  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,873       6,814  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds from sale and principal payments on loans held for investment
    113,225       51,142  
Net change in undisbursed loan funds
    (27,031 )     (2,496 )
Purchase and origination of loans held for investment
    (71,198 )     (11,017 )
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    4,355       45  
Principal payments on securities available for sale
    11,290       11,153  
Purchase of securities available for sale
    (135,123 )     (147,502 )
Proceeds from sale or maturity of securities available for sale
    78,031       92,456  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (414 )     (80 )
Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock
    (420 )     -  
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock
    945       -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (26,340 )     (6,299 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net  increase in deposit accounts
    38,057       149,254  
Repayment of FHLB advances and other borrowings
    (25,000 )     (43,400 )
Repurchase of common stock
    -       (384 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    13,057       105,470  
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (8,410 )     105,985  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    59,706       9,707  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 51,296     $ 115,692  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES
               
Interest paid
  $ 9,740     $ 16,054  
Income taxes paid
  $ 1,035     $ 810  
                 
NONCASH OPERATING ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD
               
Restricted stock vested
  $ -     $ 104  
                 
NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD
               
Transfers from loans to other real estate owned
  $ 3,564     $ 3,806  
Investment securities available for sale purchased and not settled
  $ 2,081     $ -  


Accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 

 

PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Premier Bank (the “Bank”) (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”).  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2010, December 31, 2009, and September 30, 2009 and the results of its operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, comprehensive income and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.  Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or the full year ending December 31, 2010.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The Company accounts for its investments in its wholly owned special purpose entity, PPBI Trust I, under the equity method whereby the subsidiary’s net earnings are recognized in the Company’s statement of income.

Note 2 – Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820):  Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.”  ASU 2010-06 revises two disclosure requirements concerning fair value measurements and clarifies two others.  It requires separate presentation of significant transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy and disclosure of the reasons for such transfers.  It will also require the presentation of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements within Level 3 on a gross basis rather than a net basis.  The amendments also clarify that disclosures should be disaggregated by class of asset or liability and that disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques should be provided for both recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements.  The Company’s disclosures about fair value measurements are presented in Note 6 – Fair Value Disclosures.  These new disclosure requirements were effective for the period ended September 30, 2010, except for the requirement concerning gross presentation of Level 3 activity, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010.  There was no significant effect to the Company’s financial statement disclosure upon adoption of this ASU.

Future Application of Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses,” which will require the Company to provide a greater level of disaggregated information about the credit quality of the Company’s loans and leases and the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (the “Allowance”).  This ASU will also require the Company to disclose additional information related to credit quality indicators, past due information, and information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring.  The provisions of this ASU are effective for the Company’s reporting period ending December 31, 2010.  As this ASU amends only the disclosure requirements for loans and leases and the allowance, the adoption will have no impact on the Company’s statements of income or condition.

Note 3 – Subordinated Debentures

In March 2004, the Corporation issued $10.3 million of Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (the “Subordinated Debentures”) to PPBI Trust I, which funded the payment of $10.0 million of Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities issued by PPBI Trust I in March 2004. The net proceeds from the offering of Trust Preferred Securities were contributed as capital to the Bank to support further growth.  Interest is payable quarterly on the Subordinated Debentures at three-month LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum, for an effective rate of 3.28% per annum as of September 30, 2010.

The Corporation is not allowed to consolidate PPBI Trust I into the Company’s financial statements.  The resulting effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements is to report the Subordinated Debentures as a component of liabilities.

Note 4 – Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding common shares in treasury.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted from the issuance of common stock that would then share in earnings and excludes common shares in treasury.  Stock options exercisable for 505,057 shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and stock options exercisable for 565,935 shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were not included in the computation of earnings per share because their exercise price exceeded the average market price during the respective periods.  Stock options exercisable for 494,935 shares of common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and stock options exercisable for 565,551 shares of common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were not included in the computation of earnings per share because their exercise price exceeded the average market price for the respective periods.

The following table sets forth the Company’s unaudited earnings per share calculations for the periods indicated:

 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Net
         
Per Share
   
Net
         
Per Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Loss
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
   
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
                                     
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,845                 $ (7 )            
Basic income (loss) available to common stockholders
    1,845       10,033,836     $ 0.18       (7 )     5,003,451     $ (0.00 )
Effect of warrants and dilutive stock options
    -       991,509               -       -          
Diluted income (loss) available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions
  $ 1,845       11,025,345     $ 0.17     $ (7 )     5,003,451     $ (0.00 )

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Net
         
Per Share
   
Net
         
Per Share
 
   
Income
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Loss
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
   
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
                                     
Net income (loss)
  $ 2,638                 $ (183 )            
Basic income (loss) available to common stockholders
  $ 2,638       10,033,836     $ 0.26     $ (183 )     4,919,385     $ (0.04 )
Effect of warrants and dilutive stock options
    -       1,001,631               -       -          
Diluted income (loss) available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions
  $ 2,638       11,035,467     $ 0.24     $ (183 )     4,919,385     $ (0.04 )

Note 5 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.  However, considerable judgment is required to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since the balance sheet date and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented.  The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments identified in the table immediately below.

Cash and Cash Equivalents—The carrying amount approximates fair value due to their short-term repricing characteristics.
 
Securities Available for Sale—Fair values are based on quoted market prices from securities dealers or readily available market quote systems.

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of San Francisco and Federal Reserve Bank Stock —The carrying value approximates the fair value based upon the redemption provisions of the stock.
 
Loans Held for Sale—Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes.
 
Loans Held for Investment—The fair value of gross loans receivable has been estimated using the present value of cash flow method, discounting expected future cash flows by estimated market interest rates for loans with similar characteristics, including credit ratings and maturities.  Consideration is also given to estimated prepayments and credit losses.

Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable—The carrying amount approximates fair value.
 
Deposit Accounts—The fair value disclosed for checking, passbook and money market accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of certificates of deposit accounts is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation based on interest rates currently offered for certificate of deposits of similar remaining maturities.
 
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings—The fair value disclosed for FHLB advances and other borrowings is determined by discounting contractual cash flows at current market interest rates for similar instruments with similar terms.

Subordinated Debentures—The fair value of subordinated debentures is estimated by discounting the balance by the current three-month LIBOR rate plus the current market spread.  The fair value is determined based on the maturity date as the Company does not currently have intentions to call the debenture.

Off-balance sheet commitments and standby letters of credit—The notional amount disclosed for off-balance sheet commitments and standby letters of credit is the amount available to be drawn down on all lines and letters of credit.  The cost to assume is calculated at 10% of the notional amount.
 
Based on the above methods and pertinent information available to management as of the periods indicated, the following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair value of our financial instruments:
 
 
 
At September 30, 2010
   
At December 31, 2009
   
At September 30, 2009
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Assets:
                                   
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 51,296     $ 51,296     $ 59,706     $ 59,706     $ 115,692     $ 115,692  
Securities available for sale
    172,181       172,181       123,407       123,407       101,686       101,686  
Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock, at cost
    13,805       13,805       14,330       14,330       14,330       14,330  
Loans held for investment, net
    543,284       618,264       566,584       558,901       576,507       576,679  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,556       3,556       3,520       3,520       3,346       3,346  
                                                 
Liabilities:
                                               
Deposit accounts
    656,791       662,976       618,734       632,135       606,382       617,966  
FHLB advances
    38,000       38,255       63,000       64,666       138,000       140,669  
Other borrowings
    28,500       30,027       28,500       35,384       28,500       27,918  
Subordinated debentures
    10,310       7,812       10,310       5,378       10,310       7,983  
Accrued interest payable
    173       173       161       161       267       267  
                                                 
   
Notional Amount
   
Cost to Cede
or Assume
   
Notional Amount
   
Cost to Cede
or Assume
   
Notional Amount
   
Cost to Cede
or Assume
 
Off-balance sheet commitments and standby letters of credit
  $ 39,745     $ 3,975     $ 13,027     $ 1,303     $ 2,699     $ 270  


Note 6 – Fair Value Disclosures

The Company determines the fair market values of certain financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in GAAP under ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, and as modified  by ASU No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820):  Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”.  GAAP requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value and describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

The following provides a summary of the hierarchical levels used to measure fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 assets and liabilities may include debt and equity securities that are actively traded in an exchange market or an over-the-counter market and are considered highly liquid. This category generally includes U.S. Government and agency mortgage-backed debt securities.

Level 2—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 for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities may include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and other instruments whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category generally includes corporate debt securities, derivative contracts, residential mortgage and loans held-for-sale.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category generally includes certain private equity investments, retained residual interests in securitizations, residential mortgage servicing rights, asset-backed securities (“ABS”), highly structured or long-term derivative contracts and certain collateralized debt obligations (“CDO”) where independent pricing information could not be obtained for a significant portion of the underlying assets.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include securities available for sale and equity securities.  Securities available for sale include U.S. Treasuries, municipal bonds and mortgage-backed securities.  The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include impaired loans and other real estate owned (“OREO”).

Marketable Securities.  Where possible, the Company utilizes quoted market prices to measure debt and equity securities; such items are classified as Level 1 in the hierarchy and include equity securities, U.S. Treasuries and securities issued by government sponsored enterprises (“GSE”).  When quoted market prices for identical assets are unavailable or the market for the asset is not sufficiently active, varying valuation techniques are used.  Common inputs in valuing these assets include, among others, benchmark yields, issuer spreads, forward mortgage-backed securities trade prices and recently reported trades.  Such assets are classified as Level 2 in the hierarchy and typically include private label mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds. Pricing on these securities are provided to the Company by a pricing service vendor.  In the Level 3 category, the Company is classifying all the securities that its pricing service vendor cannot price due to lack of trade activity in these securities.

Impaired Loans.  A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impairment is measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral less the anticipated selling costs or the discounted expected future cash flows.  The Company does not measure loan impairment on loans less than $100,000.  As such, the Company records impaired loans as non-recurring Level 2 when the fair value of the underlying collateral is based on an observable market price or current appraised value. When current market prices are not available or the Company determines that the fair value of the underlying collateral is further impaired below appraised values, the Company records impaired loans as Level 3. At September 30, 2010, substantially all the Company’s impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of their underlying collateral based upon the most recent appraisal available to management.

OREO.  The Company generally obtains an appraisal and/or a market evaluation from a qualified third party on all OREO prior to obtaining possession. After foreclosure, an updated appraisal and/or a market evaluation is periodically performed, as deemed appropriate by management, due to changing market conditions or factors specifically attributable to the property’s condition.  If the carrying value of the property exceeds its fair value less estimated cost to sell, a charge to operations is recorded and the OREO value is reduced accordingly.
 
The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the date indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Fair Value Measurement Using
       
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Securities at
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Investment securities available for sale:
                       
U.S. Treasury
  $ 163     $ -     $ -     $ 163  
Municipal bonds
    20,224       -       -       20,224  
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
Government Sponsored Enterprise
    147,154       -       -       147,154  
Private label securities
    -       4,446       194       4,640  
Total securities available for sale
  $ 167,541     $ 4,446     $ 194     $ 172,181  
 Stock:                                
FHLB stock
  $ 11,786     $ -     $ -     $ 11,786  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    2,019       -       -       2,019  
Total stock
  $ 13,805     $ -     $ -     $ 13,805  
Total securities
  $ 181,346     $ 4,446     $ 194     $ 185,986  

The following table provides a summary of the changes in balance sheet carrying values associated with Level 3 financial instruments for the period indicated:

 
   
Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Other Unobservable Inputs
 
   
(Level 3)
 
       
   
Marketable securities
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2010
  $ 623  
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
       
Included in earnings (or changes in net assets)
    (219 )
Included in other comprehensive income
    (147 )
Purchases, issuances, and settlements
    (63 )
Transfer in and/or out of Level 3
    -  
Ending Balance, September 30, 2010
  $ 194  


The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at the date indicated:

 
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Fair Value Measurement Using
       
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Assets at
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Assets
                       
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ 6,615     $ -     $ 6,615  
Other real estate owned
    -       1,700       -       1,700  
Total assets
  $ -     $ 8,315     $ -     $ 8,315  


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 information and statements that are considered “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections and statements of our beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results and the assumptions upon which those statements are based.  Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phases of similar meaning.  We caution that the forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond our control.  Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause our financial performance to differ materially from that expressed in such forward-looking statements:

·  
The strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations;

·  
The effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”);

·  
Inflation/deflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;

·  
The timely development of competitive new products and services and the acceptance of these products and services by new and existing customers;

·  
The willingness of users to substitute competitors’ products and services for our products and services;

·  
The impact of changes in financial services policies, laws and regulations, including those concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance, and the application thereof by regulatory bodies;

·  
Technological changes;

·  
The effect of acquisitions we may make, if any, including, without limitation, the failure to achieve the expected revenue growth and/or expense savings from such acquisitions;

·  
Changes in the level of our nonperforming assets and charge-offs;

·  
Oversupply of inventory and continued deterioration in values of California real estate, both residential and commercial;

·  
The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted from time-to-time by bank regulatory agencies, the SEC, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other accounting standards setters;

·  
Possible other-than-temporary impairments of securities held by us;

·  
The impact of current governmental efforts to restructure the U.S. financial regulatory system, including enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act;

·  
Changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

·  
The effects of our lack of a diversified loan portfolio, including the risks of geographic and industry concentrations;

·  
Ability to attract deposits and other sources of liquidity;

·  
Changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers;

·  
Changes in the competitive environment among financial and bank holding companies and other financial service providers;

·  
Geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism, actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the United States and abroad;

·  
Unanticipated regulatory or judicial proceedings; and

·  
Our ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing.

If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports and registration statements filed by us with the SEC.  Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking information and statements.  We will not update the forward-looking information and statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking information and statements.  The above factors and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, as supplemented by the risk factors contained in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Forward-looking information and statements should not be viewed as predictions, and should not be the primary basis upon which investors evaluate us.  Any investor in our common stock should consider all risks and uncertainties disclosed in our filings with the SEC, all of which are accessible on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

GENERAL

This discussion should be read in conjunction with our Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, plus the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2010.

We are a California-based bank holding company incorporated in the state of Delaware and registered as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHCA”).  Our wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Premier Bank, is a California state chartered commercial bank.  As a bank holding company, the Corporation is subject to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve. We are required to file with the Federal Reserve quarterly and annual reports and such additional information as the Federal Reserve may require pursuant to the BHCA. The Federal Reserve may conduct examinations of bank holding companies, such as the Corporation, and their subsidiaries.  The Corporation is also a bank holding company within the meaning of the California Financial Code (the “Financial Code”). As such, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by, and may be required to file reports with, the California Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”).

Under a policy of the Federal Reserve, a bank holding company is required to serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary depository institutions and to commit resources to support such institutions in circumstances where it might not do so absent such a policy. The Federal Reserve, under the BHCA, has the authority to require a bank holding company to terminate any activity or to relinquish control of a nonbank subsidiary (other than a nonbank subsidiary of a bank) upon the Federal Reserve’s determination that such activity or control constitutes a serious risk to the financial soundness and stability of any bank subsidiary of the bank holding company.

As a California state-chartered commercial bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve System, the Bank is subject to supervision, periodic examination and regulation by the DFI and the Federal Reserve. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) through the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”).  In general terms, insurance coverage is unlimited for non-interest bearing transaction accounts until December 31, 2012 and up to $250,000 per depositor for all other accounts in accordance with the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”).  As a result of this deposit insurance function, the FDIC also has certain supervisory authority and powers over our bank as well as all other FDIC insured institutions. If, as a result of an examination of the Bank, the regulators should determine that the financial condition, capital resources, asset quality, earnings prospects, management, liquidity or other aspects of the Bank’s operations are unsatisfactory or that the Bank or our management is violating or has violated any law or regulation, various remedies are available to the regulators. Such remedies include the power to enjoin unsafe or unsound practices, to require affirmative action to correct any conditions resulting from any violation or practice, to issue an administrative order that can be judicially enforced, to direct an increase in capital, to restrict growth, to assess civil monetary penalties, to remove officers and directors and ultimately to request the FDIC to terminate the Bank’s deposit insurance. As a California-chartered commercial bank, the Bank is also subject to certain provisions of California law.

We provide banking services within our targeted markets in Southern California to businesses, including the owners and employees of those businesses, professionals, real estate investors and non-profit organizations, as well as consumers in the communities we serve. The Bank operates six depository branches in Southern California located in the cities of Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, San Bernardino, and Seal Beach.  Our corporate headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, California.  Through our branches and our web site at www.ppbi.com, we offer a broad array of deposit products and services for both business and consumer customers, including checking, money market and savings accounts, cash management services, electronic banking, and on-line bill payment.  We also offer a variety of loan products, including commercial business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, residential home loans, and home equity loans.  The Bank funds it’s lending and investment activities with retail deposits obtained through its branches, advances from the FHLB, lines of credit, and wholesale and brokered certificates of deposits.

Our principal source of income is the net spread between interest earned on loans and investments and the interest costs associated with deposits and borrowings used to finance the loan and investment portfolios.  Additionally, the Bank generates fee income from loan and investment sales and various products and services offered to both depository and loan customers.

Regulatory Developments

On July 21 2010, sweeping financial regulatory reform legislation entitled the “Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act” was signed into law by President Obama. The Dodd-Frank Act implements far-reaching changes across the financial regulatory landscape, including provisions that, among other things, will:

·  
Centralize responsibility for consumer financial protection by creating a new agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, responsible for implementing, examining and enforcing compliance with federal consumer financial laws.

·  
Limit the preemption of state law by federal law and disallow subsidiaries and affiliates of national banks, such as the Bank, from availing themselves of such preemption.

·  
Require federal bank regulators to seek to make their capital requirements countercyclical so that capital requirements increase in times of economic expansion and decrease in times of economic contraction.

·  
Require bank holding companies and banks to be both well-capitalized and well-managed in order to engage in interstate bank acquisitions.

·  
Impose comprehensive regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives market, which would include certain provisions that would effectively prohibit insured depository institutions from conducting certain derivatives businesses in the institution itself.

·  
Implement corporate governance revisions, including with regard to executive compensation and proxy access by shareholders.

·  
Make permanent the $250,000 limit for federal deposit insurance and increase the cash limit of Securities Investor Protection Corporation protection from $100,000 to $250,000 and provide unlimited federal deposit insurance through December 31, 2012 for non-interest bearing demand transaction accounts at all insured depository institutions.

·  
Repeal the federal prohibitions on the payment of interest on demand deposits, thereby permitting depository institutions to pay interest on business transaction and other accounts.

·  
Amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to, among other things, give the Federal Reserve the authority to establish rules regarding interchange fees charged for electronic debit transactions by payment card issuers having assets over $10 billion and to enforce a new statutory requirement that such fees be reasonable and proportional to the actual cost of a transaction to the issuer.

·  
Increase the authority of the Federal Reserve to examine bank holding companies, such as the Corporation, and their non-bank subsidiaries.

·  
Exempt non-accelerated filers, such as the Corporation, from the auditor attestation requirements on management’s assessment of internal controls.  However, the requirement of an assessment by management of the issuer’s internal controls is not affected by this amendment.

Many aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to rulemaking and will take effect over several years, making it difficult to anticipate the overall financial impact on the Company, its customers or the financial industry generally.  Provisions in the legislation that affect deposit insurance assessments, payment of interest on demand deposits and interchange fees could increase the costs associated with deposits as well as place limitations on certain revenues those deposits may generate.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management has established various accounting policies which govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the preparation of our financial statements.  Our significant accounting policies are described in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.  Certain accounting policies require management to make estimates and assumptions which have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities; management considers these to be critical accounting policies.  The estimates and assumptions management uses are based on historical experience and other factors, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the carrying value of assets and liabilities at balance sheet dates and our results of operations for future reporting periods.

We consider the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy that requires judicious estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our financial statements that is particularly susceptible to significant change. For further information, see “Allowances for Loan Losses” discussed later in this report and in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In the third quarter of 2010, we recorded net income of $1.8 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $7,000 or less than $0.01 per share for the third quarter of 2009.

The Company’s pre-tax income totaled $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2010, compared with a pre-tax loss of $111,000 from the same period in the prior year.  The $3.0 million favorable change between quarters was primarily due to:

·  
A $1.6 million increase in net interest income due to a higher net interest margin; and

·  
A $1.6 million decrease in the provision for loan losses due to improved loan credit quality metrics.

Partially offsetting those favorable items was a $690,000 increase in noninterest expense, essentially spread throughout all of our expense categories.

For the three months ended September 30, 2010, our return on average assets was 0.91% and return on average equity was 9.62%, compared to a negative return on average assets of less than 0.01% and a negative return on average equity of 0.05% for the same comparable period of 2009.

For the first nine months of 2010, the Company’s net income totaled $2.6 million or $0.24 per share on a diluted basis, compared with a net loss of $183,000 or $0.04 per share in the first nine months of 2009.

Net Interest Income

Our earnings are derived predominately from net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, primarily loans and securities, and the interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and borrowings.  The spread between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities and the relative dollar amounts of these assets and liabilities principally affect net interest income.

Net interest income totaled $7.4 million in the third quarter of 2010, up $1.6 million or 28.7% from the third quarter of 2009.  The increase reflected a higher net interest margin of 3.86% in the current quarter, compared with 2.98% in the prior year quarter, partially offset by a $4.4 million decrease in average interest-earning assets in the current quarter.  The increase in the current quarter net interest margin of 88 basis points reflected the average costs on interest-bearing liabilities decreasing more rapidly than the average yield on interest-earning assets.  The decrease in costs on our interest-bearing liabilities of 98 basis points resulted from the decline in our cost of deposits of 72 basis points and borrowings of 39 basis points during the current quarter.  These lower costs were partially offset by a lower yield on our current quarter interest-earning assets primarily associated with a decrease in the yield on investment securities of 130 basis points compared to the same quarter in the prior year.  The lower yield on our investment securities was primarily due to the decision to reduce our credit risk exposure in our securities portfolio by selling private label securities with higher credit risk and replacing them with lower yielding, lower credit risk GSE securities.  These GSE securities also enhanced our regulatory capital as they have a lower asset risk weighting than private label securities.

For the first nine months of 2010, net interest income totaled $20.9 million, up $3.9 million or 22.8% from the same period in the prior year.  The increase was associated with a higher net interest margin, which increased by 63 basis points to 3.72%, and higher interest-earning assets, which grew by $15.7 million to $749.5 million.

The following tables present for the periods indicated the average dollar amounts from selected balance sheet categories calculated from daily average balances and the total dollar amount, including adjustments to yields and costs, of:

·  
Interest income earned from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields; and

·  
Interest expense incurred from average interest-bearing liabilities and resultant costs, expressed as rates.

The tables also set forth our net interest income, net interest rate spread and net interest rate margin for the periods indicated.  The net interest rate margin reflects the relative level of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities and equals our net interest rate spread divided by average interest-earning assets for the periods indicated.

 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Average
         
Average
   
Average
         
Average
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield/Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield/Cost
 
Assets
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 51,324     $ 29       0.22 %   $ 82,250     $ 49       0.24 %
Federal funds sold
    29       -       0.00       30       -       0.00  
Investment securities
    173,398       1,255       2.90       104,476       1,096       4.20  
Loans receivable, net (1)
    542,201       9,196       6.78       584,625       9,612       6.58  
Total interest-earning assets
    766,952       10,480       5.46       771,381       10,757       5.58  
Noninterest-earning assets
    39,849                       37,004                  
Total assets
  $ 806,801                     $ 808,385                  
Liabilities and Equity
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Transaction accounts
  $ 248,382     $ 416       0.66     $ 137,523     $ 378       1.09  
Retail certificates of deposit
    395,193       1,883       1.89       422,120       2,610       2.45  
Wholesale/brokered certificates of deposit
    1,973       3       0.60       8,146       57       2.78  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    645,548       2,302       1.41       567,789       3,045       2.13  
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    66,663       693       4.12       166,543       1,870       4.45  
Subordinated debentures
    10,310       83       3.19       10,310       89       3.42  
Total borrowings
    76,973       776       4.00       176,853       1,959       4.39  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    722,521       3,078       1.69       744,642       5,004       2.67  
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
    7,572                       5,739                  
Total liabilities
    730,093                       750,381                  
Stockholders' equity
    76,708                       58,004                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 806,801                     $ 808,385                  
Net interest income
          $ 7,402                     $ 5,753          
Net interest rate spread (2)
                    3.77 %                     2.91 %
Net interest margin (3)
                    3.86 %                     2.98 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
      106.15 %                     103.59 %

(1)  
Average balance includes loans held for sale and nonperforming loans and is net of deferred loan origination fees, unamortized discounts and premiums, and allowance for loan losses.
(2)  
Represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)  
Represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Average
         
Average
   
Average
         
Average
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield/Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield/Cost
 
Assets
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 56,189     $ 95       0.23 %   $ 39,454     $ 67       0.23 %
Federal funds sold
    29       -       0.00       4,001       8       0.27  
Investment securities
    150,355       3,366       2.98       88,212       3,097       4.68  
Loans receivable, net (1)
    542,973       27,193       6.68       602,189       29,832       6.61  
Total interest-earning assets
    749,546       30,654       5.45       733,856       33,004       6.00  
Noninterest-earning assets
    42,040                       35,547                  
Total assets
  $ 791,586                     $ 769,403                  
Liabilities and Equity
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Transaction accounts
  $ 227,801     $ 1,305       0.77     $ 113,154     $ 943       1.11  
Retail certificates of deposit
    396,567       5,937       2.00       398,157       8,879       2.98  
Wholesale/brokered certificates of deposit
    2,953       27       1.22       12,229       271       2.96  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    627,321       7,269       1.55       523,540       10,093       2.58  
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    71,826       2,246       4.18       171,967       5,602       4.36  
Subordinated debentures
    10,310       235       3.05       10,310       290       3.76  
Total borrowings
    82,136       2,481       4.04       182,277       5,892       4.32  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    709,457       9,750       1.84       705,817       15,985       3.03  
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
    7,041                       5,620                  
Total liabilities
    716,498                       711,437                  
Stockholders' equity
    75,088                       57,966                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 791,586                     $ 769,403                  
Net interest income
          $ 20,904                     $ 17,019          
Net interest rate spread (2)
                    3.61 %                     2.97 %
Net interest margin (3)
                    3.72 %                     3.09 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
      105.65 %                     103.97 %

(1)  
Average balance includes loans held for sale and nonperforming loans and is net of deferred loan origination fees, unamortized discounts and premiums, and allowance for loan losses.
(2)  
Represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)  
Represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
 
Changes in our net interest income are a function of changes in both volumes and rates of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  The following table presents the impact the volume and rate changes have had on our net interest income for the periods indicated.  For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, we have provided information on changes to our net interest income with respect to:

·  
Changes in interest rates (changes in interest rates multiplied by prior volume);

·  
Changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); and

·  
The net change or the combined impact of volume and rate changes allocated proportionately to changes in volume and changes in interest rates.


   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
   
Compared to
   
Compared to
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
   
Increase (Decrease) due to
   
Increase (decrease) due to
 
                                     
   
Rate
   
Volume
   
Net
   
Rate
   
Volume
   
Net
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets
                                   
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ (2 )   $ (18 )   $ (20 )   $ -     $ 28     $ 28  
Federal funds sold
    -       -       -       (4 )     (4 )     (8 )
Investment securities
    (412 )     571       159       (1,393 )     1,662       269  
Loans receivable, net
    299       (715 )     (416 )     314       (2,953 )     (2,639 )
Total interest-earning assets
  $ (115 )   $ (162 )   $ (277 )   $ (1,083 )   $ (1,267 )   $ (2,350 )
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
Transaction accounts
  $ (187 )   $ 225     $ 38     $ (367 )   $ 729     $ 362  
Retail certificates of deposit
    (570 )     (157 )     (727 )     (2,907 )     (35 )     (2,942 )
Wholesale/brokered certificates of deposit
    (28 )     (26 )     (54 )     (107 )     (137 )     (244 )
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    (128 )     (1,049 )     (1,177 )     (211 )     (3,145 )     (3,356 )
Subordinated debentures
    (6 )     -       (6 )     (55 )     -       (55 )
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ (919 )   $ (1,007 )   $ (1,926 )   $ (3,647 )   $ (2,588 )   $ (6,235 )
Change in net interest income
  $ 804     $ 845     $ 1,649     $ 2,564     $ 1,321     $ 3,885  


Provision for Loan Losses

During the third quarter of 2010, the provision for loan losses totaled $397,000, a decrease of $1.6 million from the third quarter of 2009.  Net loan charge-offs amounted to $396,000 for the third quarter of 2010, a decrease of $656,000 from the same period in the prior year.  The current period loan charge-offs related to the continued general economic weakness in the California economy, as reflected in high unemployment figures, sluggish commercial real estate markets and other economic factors, which adversely affect our borrowers, our borrowers’ businesses and the collateral securing our loans.

For the first nine months of 2010, the provision for loan losses totaled $2.1 million and net loan charge-offs were $1.8 million.  This compares with a provision for loan losses of $5.5 million and net charge-offs of $3.3 million for the first nine months of 2009.

Our Loss Mitigation Department continues collection efforts on loans previously written down and/or charged-off to maximize potential recoveries.  See “Allowance for Loan Losses” discussed below in this report.

Noninterest Income (Loss)

Our noninterest income increased $418,000 or 163.3% from $256,000 in the third quarter of 2009 to $674,000 in the third quarter of 2010.  This increase between third quarters was primarily due to higher gains from the sale of investment securities available for sale of $369,000 and a favorable reduction in other-than-temporary impairment charges on our private label securities of $147,000.

For the first nine months of 2010, our noninterest loss totaled $1.1 million, compared with income of $558,000 for the same period a year ago.  The unfavorable change was primarily related to the sale of $26.3 million in loans during the first nine months of 2010 at a $2.7 million loss, which loss was entirely related to $12.0 million of sub-performing and nonperforming loans included in the loan sale.  Partially offsetting this loss was an improvement in other-than-temporary impairment charges of $692,000 and higher gains on sales of investment securities available for sale of $440,000 for the first nine months of 2010, compared to same period in prior year.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $4.8 million in the third quarter of 2010, up $690,000 or 16.8% from the same period in the prior year.  The increase was primarily associated with higher costs within our legal and audit expense category of $261,000, primarily associated with loan workouts, with the remainder of the increase spread through various expense categories.

For the first nine months of 2010, noninterest expense totaled $13.9 million, up $1.3 million or 10.3% from the first nine months of 2009.  The increase primarily related to higher costs within our other real estate owned operations, net category of $830,000, due primarily to increased write downs of $536,000 and an unfavorable change from gains to losses on sales of $199,000, with the remainder of the increase spread through various expense categories.

Income Taxes

For the three months ended September 30, 2010, we had a tax provision of $1.0 million, compared to a tax benefit of $104,000 for the same period in 2009.  The change in income taxes was primarily due to a favorable change in net income (loss) before taxes of $3.0 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we had a tax provision of $1.1 million, compared to a tax benefit of $416,000 for the same period in 2009.  The change in income taxes for the year-to-date periods was primarily due to a favorable change in net income (loss) before taxes of $4.4 million.   At September 30, 2010, we had no valuation allowance against our deferred tax asset of $10.3 million based on management’s analysis that the asset was more-likely-than-not to be realized.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

At September 30, 2010, assets totaled $821.3 million, down $26.5 million or 3.1% from September 30, 2009, but up $14.0 million or 1.7% from December 31, 2009.  During the third quarter of 2010, assets increased $24.1 million, primarily due to increases in cash of $16.6 million and investment securities available for sale of $8.7 million.

Loans

At September 30, 2010, net loans held for investment totaled $543.3 million, down $33.2 million or 5.8% from September 30, 2009 and $23.3 million or 4.1% from December 31, 2009.

The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio in dollar amounts, as a percentage of the portfolio and gives the weighted average interest rate by loan category at the dates indicated:

 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
of Total
   
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
   
Amount
   
Percent
of Total
   
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
   
Amount
   
Percent
of Total
   
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Real estate loans:
                                                     
Multi-family
  $ 251,163       45.0 %     6.18 %   $ 278,744       48.4 %     6.20 %   $ 284,116       48.6 %     6.20 %
Commercial non-owner occupied
    130,428       23.4 %     6.71 %     149,577       26.0 %     6.84 %     153,406       26.2 %     6.88 %
One-to-four family (1)
    19,668       3.5 %     5.42 %     8,491       1.5 %     8.25 %     8,591       1.5 %     8.30 %
Business loans:
                                                                       
Commercial owner occupied (2)
    105,415       18.9 %     6.52 %     103,019       17.9 %     7.11 %     105,060       18.0 %     7.16 %
Commercial and industrial
    44,580       8.0 %     6.48 %     31,109       5.4 %     6.98 %     28,820       4.9 %     7.11 %
SBA
    3,482       0.6 %     5.92 %     3,337       0.5 %     5.73 %     3,521       0.6 %     5.70 %
Other loans
    3,520       0.6 %     4.33 %     1,991       0.3 %     1.33 %     1,644       0.2 %     1.33 %
Total gross loans
    558,256       100.0 %     6.35 %     576,268       100.0 %     6.58 %     585,158       100.0 %     6.61 %
Less loans held for sale
    -                       -                       -                  
Total gross loans held for investment
    558,256                       576,268                       585,158                  
Less (plus):
                                                                       
Deferred loan origination costs (fees) and premiums (discounts)
    (5,802 )                     (779 )                     (544 )                
Allowance for loan losses
    (9,170 )                     (8,905 )                     (8,107 )                
Loans held for investment, net
  $ 543,284                     $ 566,584                     $ 576,507                  
                                                                         
(1) Includes second trust deeds.
                                                                       
(2) Secured by real estate.
                                                                       

Gross loans held for investment totaled $558.3 million at September 30, 2010, compared to $585.2 million at September 30, 2009 and $576.3 million at December 31, 2009.  The decrease of $18.0 million since December 31, 2009 was primarily due to principal repayments of $89.6 million, loan sales of $26.3 million, and OREO acquired in the settlement of loans of $3.6 million, which was partially offset by loan originations of $46.3 million, loan purchases of $30.1 million and the net change in undisbursed loan funds of $27.0 million.  Given the weakness in the commercial real estate (“CRE”) markets where our loans are located, during the first quarter of 2010, management implemented a strategy to sell CRE loans to reduce its concentration in the loan portfolio.  In accordance with that strategy, during the first nine months of 2010, $14.3 million of performing commercial owner and non-owner occupied loans as well as multi-family loans were sold at par.  In addition, over the same period, we sold an aggregate of $12.0 million of sub performing or nonperforming predominately CRE non-owner occupied and multi-family loans at a recorded loss of $2.7 million. The sale of these loans was part of our loss mitigation strategy to minimize losses in our loan portfolio. From time to time, management utilizes loan purchases or sales to manage its liquidity, interest rate risk, loan to deposit ratio, diversification of the loan portfolio and net balance sheet growth.

The following table sets forth loan originations, purchases, sales and principal repayments relating to our gross loans for the periods indicated:

 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Beginning balance gross loans
  $ 576,268     $ 628,767  
Loans originated:
               
Real estate loans:
               
Multi-family
    -       494  
Business loans:
               
Commercial owner occupied (1)
    443       365  
Commecial and industrial
    39,759       3,890  
SBA
    1,370       1,150  
Other loans
    4,776       1,067  
Total loans originated
    46,348       6,966  
Loans purchased:
               
Multi-family
    -       4,051  
Commercial non-owner occupied
    1,244       -  
Commercial owner occupied
    18,825       -  
Commecial and industrial
    1,188       -  
One-to-four family
    7,238       -  
Other loans
    1,618       -  
Total loans purchased
    30,113       4,051  
Total loan production
    76,461       11,017  
Principal repayments
    (89,607 )     (49,954 )
Change in undisbursed loan funds
    27,031       2,496  
Sales of loans
    (26,295 )     -  
Charge-offs
    (2,038 )     (3,359 )
Transfer to other real estate owned
    (3,564 )     (3,809 )
Net decrease in gross loans
    (18,012 )     (43,609 )
Ending balance gross loans
  $ 558,256     $ 585,158  

The following table sets forth the weighted average interest rates, weighted average number of months to reprice and the periods to repricing for our multi-family and commercial real estate loans and our commercial owner occupied loans at the date indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
               
Weighted
   
Weighted
 
   
Number
         
Average
   
Average Months
 
   
of Loans
   
Amount
   
Interest Rate
   
to Reprice
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
1 Year and less (1)
    243     $ 233,309       6.24 %     3.53  
Over 1 Year to 3 Years
    114       136,374       6.64 %     24.85  
Over 3 Years to 5 Years
    20       25,955       6.57 %     50.58  
Over 5 Years to 7 Years
    11       12,693       7.15 %     72.31  
Over 7 Years to 10 Years
    11       9,070       6.39 %     92.40  
Total adjustable
    399     $ 417,401       6.42 %     17.44  
Fixed
    99       69,605       6.24 %        
Total
    498     $ 487,006       6.40 %        
                                 
(1) Includes three and five-year hybrid loans that have reached their initial repricing date.
 

Delinquent Loans.  When a borrower fails to make required payments on a loan and does not cure the delinquency within 30 days, we normally record a notice of default and, after providing the required notices to the borrower, commence foreclosure proceedings.  If the loan is not reinstated within the time permitted by law, we may sell the property at a foreclosure sale.  At theseforeclosure sales, we generally acquire title to the property.  At September 30, 2010, loans delinquent 30 or more days as a percentage of total gross loans was 0.64%, down from 1.65% at December 31, 2009 and from 1.35% at September 30, 2009.  The improvement in the ratio during 2010 was primarily from the sale of $11.0 million of predominantly delinquent commercial real estate, multi-family and SBA loans.

The following table sets forth delinquencies in the Company's loan portfolio at the dates indicated:

 
   
30 - 59 Days
   
60 - 89 Days
   
90 Days or More (1)
   
Total
 
   
# of
Loans
   
Principal
Balance
of Loans
   
# of
Loans
   
Principal
Balance
of Loans
   
# of
Loans
   
Principal
Balance
of Loans
   
# of
Loans
   
Principal
Balance
of Loans
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
At September 30, 2010
                                               
Real estate loans:
                                               
Multi-family
    1     $ 327       -     $ -       -     $ -       1     $ 327  
One-to-four family
    1       58       -       -       2       31       3       89  
Business loans:
                                                               
Commercial owner occupied
    -       -       -       -       3       2,239       3       2,239  
Commercial and industrial
    1       45       -       -       1       6       2       51  
SBA
    1       136       -       -       6       705       7       841  
Total
    4     $ 566       -     $ -       12     $ 2,981       16     $ 3,547  
Delinquent loans to total gross loans
      0.10 %             0.00 %             0.53 %             0.64 %
                                                                 
At December 31, 2009
                                                               
Real estate loans:
                                                               
Multi-family
    1     $ 3,149       -     $ -       3     $ 2,073       4     $ 5,222  
Commercial non-owner occupied
    1       694       -       -       1       1,851       2       2,545  
One-to-four family
    3       45       -       -       4       97       7       142  
Business loans:
                                                               
Commercial owner occupied
    -       -       -       -       2       996       2       996  
SBA
    1       69       1       52       3       463       5       584  
Other
    1       19       -       -       -       -       1       19  
Total
    7     $ 3,976       1     $ 52       13     $ 5,480       21     $ 9,508  
Delinquent loans to total gross loans
      0.69 %             0.01 %             0.95 %             1.65 %
                                                                 
At September 30, 2009
                                                               
Real estate loans:
                                                               
Multi-family
    -     $ -       -     $ -       1     $ 2,234       1     $ 2,234  
Commercial non-owner occupied
    -       -       -       -       1       2,168       1       2,168  
One-to-four family
    3       57       1       14       5       108       9       179  
Business loans:
                                                               
Commercial owner occupied
    -       -       -       -       5       2,690       5       2,690  
Commercial and industrial
    -       -       -       -       1       52       1       52  
SBA
    -       -       1       146       4       432       5       578  
Total
    3     $ 57       2     $ 160       17     $ 7,684       22     $ 7,901  
Delinquent loans to total gross loans
      0.01 %             0.03 %             1.31 %             1.35 %
                                                                 
(1) All 90 day or greater delinquency are on nonaccrual status and are reported as part of nonperforming loans.
 

 
Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses represents an estimate of probable losses inherent in our loan portfolio and is determined by applying a systematically derived loss factor to individual segments of the loan portfolio.  The adequacy and appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses and the individual loss factors is reviewed each quarter by management.
 
The loss factor for each segment of our loan portfolio is generally based on our actual historical loss rate experience with emphasis on recent past periods to account for current economic conditions and supplemented by management judgment for certain segments where we lack loss history experience.  We also consider historical charge-off rates for the last 10 and 15 years for commercial banks and savings institutions headquartered in California as collected and reported by the FDIC.  The loss factor is adjusted by qualitative adjustment factors to arrive at a final loss factor for each loan portfolio segment.  For additional information regarding the qualitative adjustments, please see “Allowances for Loan Losses” discussed in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.  The qualitative factors allow management to assess current trends within our loan portfolio and the economic environment to incorporate their affect when calculating the allowance for loan losses.  The final loss factors are applied to pass graded loans within our loan portfolio.  Higher factors are applied to loans graded below pass, including classified and criticized assets.
 
No assurance can be given that we will not, in any particular period, sustain loan losses that exceed the amount reserved, or that subsequent evaluation of our loan portfolio, in light of the prevailing factors, including economic conditions which may adversely affect our market area or other circumstances, will not require significant increases in the loan loss allowance.  In addition, regulatory agencies as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require us to recognize additional provisions to increase the allowance or take charge-offs in anticipation of future losses.

At September 30, 2010, the Company’s allowance for loan losses was $9.2 million, an increase of $1.1 million from the year ago quarter end and an increase of $265,000 from year-end 2009.  At September 30, 2010, given the composition of our loan portfolio, the allowance for loan losses was considered adequate to cover estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

The following table sets forth the Company’s allowance for loan losses and its corresponding percentage of the loan category balance and the percent of loan balance to total gross loans in each of the loan categories listed for the periods indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
Balance at End of Period Applicable to
 
Amount
   
Allowance as a % of Category Total
   
% of Loans in Category to Total Loans
   
Amount
   
Allowance as a % of Category Total
   
% of Loans in Category to Total Loans
   
Amount
   
Allowance as a % of Category Total
   
% of Loans in Category to Total Loans
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Real estate loans:
                                                     
Multi-family
  $ 2,856       1.1 %     45.0 %   $ 3,350       1.2 %     48.4 %   $ 2,558       0.9 %     48.6 %
Commercial non-owner occupied
    1,734       1.3 %     23.4 %     1,585       1.1 %     26.0 %     1,373       0.9 %     26.2 %
One-to-four family
    382       1.9 %     3.5 %     269       3.2 %     1.5 %     263       3.1 %     1.5 %
Business loans:
                                                                       
Commercial owner occupied
    1,286       1.2 %     18.9 %     897       0.9 %     17.9 %     815       0.8 %     18.0 %
Commercial and industrial
    2,456       5.5 %     8.0 %     2,384       7.7 %     5.4 %     2,622       9.1 %     4.9 %
SBA
    178       5.1 %     0.6 %     323       9.7 %     0.5 %     455       12.9 %     0.6 %
Other Loans
    42       1.2 %     0.6 %     2       0.1 %     0.3 %     21       1.3 %     0.2 %
Unallocated
    236       --       --       95       --       --       -       --       --  
Total
  $ 9,170       --       100.0 %   $ 8,905       --       100.0 %   $ 8,107       --       100.0 %


    The current year increase in the allowance for loan losses was primarily due to the provision for loan losses of $2.1 million, partially offset by net loan charge-offs of $1.8 million, which charge-offs were down from the $3.3 million recorded in the first nine months of 2009.  The increase in the allowance for loan losses from December 31, 2009 was attributed to the continued slow economic growth in the economy, especially in Southern California.  At September 30, 2010, the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans remained at 1.66% from December 31, 2009, while the allowance for loan losses as a percent of nonperforming loans increased to 297.92% from 88.94% at December 31, 2009, primarily due to the sale an aggregate of $12.0 million of sub performing or nonperforming predominately CRE non-owner occupied and multi-family loans.

The following table sets forth the activity within the Company’s allowance for loan losses in each of the loan categories listed for the periods indicated:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 9,169     $ 7,158     $ 8,905     $ 5,881  
Provision for loan losses
    397       2,001       2,092       5,535  
Charge-offs:
                               
Real estate:
                               
Multi-family
    -       -       (334 )     (515 )
Commercial non-owner occupied
    -       -       (405 )     -  
One-to-four family
    (10 )     -       (117 )     (125 )
Land
    -       -       -       (468 )
Business loans:
                               
Commercial owner occupied
    (264 )     -       (264 )     (59 )
Commercial and industrial
    (32 )     (1,037 )     (547 )     (1,392 )
SBA
    (131 )     (22 )     (371 )     (800 )
Total charge-offs
    (437 )     (1,059 )     (2,038 )     (3,359 )
Recoveries :
                               
Real estate:
                               
One-to-four family
    17       1       39       24  
Business loans:
                               
Commercial owner occupied
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial and industrial
    1       1       11       2  
SBA
    20       -       151       11  
Other loans
    3       5       10       13  
Total recoveries
    41       7       211       50  
Net loan charge-offs
    (396 )     (1,052 )     (1,827 )     (3,309 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 9,170     $ 8,107     $ 9,170     $ 8,107  
                                 
Ratios:
                               
Net charge-offs to average total loans, net
    0.29 %     0.72 %     0.45 %     0.73 %
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans at end of period
    1.66 %     1.39 %     1.66 %     1.39 %
 
 
Investment Securities

Investment securities available for sale totaled $172.2 million at September 30, 2010, up $70.5 million or 69.3% from September 30, 2009 and up $48.8 million or 39.5% from December 31, 2009.  The increase in the current year was primarily due to purchases of investment securities of $135.1 million, partially offset by the sale of securities totaling $77.3 million and principal received of $11.3 million.  As part of our strategy to reduce our risk profile, we used excess cash from loans sales and deposit growth to purchase investment securities, which were predominately GSE mortgage-backed securities and municipal bonds.  At September 30, 2010, the investment securities available for sale consisted of $147.2 million of GSE mortgage-backed securities, $20.2 million of municipal bonds, $4.6 million of private label mortgage-backed securities and $163,000 in U.S. Treasury securities.  Within our private label securities, 30 or $0.8 million were rated as investment grade while 49 or $3.8 million were rated as below investment grade, which is any rating below “BBB”.  All of our private label mortgage-backed securities were acquired when we redeemed our shares in certain mutual funds in 2008.

The following tables set forth the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of our investment securities portfolio at the dates indicated:

 
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Unrealized
Gain
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Investment securities available for sale:                                
U.S. Treasury
  $ 147     $ 16     $ -     $ 163  
Municipal bonds
    19,545       680       (1 )     20,224  
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
Government Sponsored Enterprise
    145,242       2,070       (158 )     147,154  
Private label securities
    6,164       133       (1,657 )     4,640  
Total securities available for sale
    171,098       2,899       (1,816 )     172,181  
Stock:
                               
FHLB stock
    11,786       -       -       11,786  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    2,019       -       -       2,019  
Total stock
    13,805       -       -       13,805  
Total securities
  $ 184,903     $ 2,899     $ (1,816 )   $ 185,986  
                                 
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Unrealized
Gain
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Investment securities available for sale:                                
U.S. Treasury
  $ 148     $ 6     $ -     $ 154  
Municipal bonds
    17,918       200       (153 )     17,965  
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
Government Sponsored Enterprise
    100,104       244       (738 )     99,610  
Private label securities
    8,196       63       (2,581 )     5,678  
Total securities available for sale
    126,366       513       (3,472 )     123,407  
Stock:
                               
FHLB stock
    12,731       -       -       12,731  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    1,599       -       -       1,599  
Total stock
    14,330       -       -       14,330  
Total securities
  $ 140,696     $ 513     $ (3,472 )   $ 137,737  
                                 
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Unrealized
Gain
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Investment securities available for sale:                                
U.S. Treasury
  $ 148     $ 9     $ -     $ 157  
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
Government Sponsored Enterprise
    83,683       490       (112 )     84,061  
Private label securities
    21,072       49       (3,653 )     17,468  
Total securities available for sale
    104,903       548       (3,765 )     101,686  
Stock:
                               
FHLB stock
    12,731       -       -       12,731  
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    1,599       -       -       1,599  
Total stock
    14,330       -       -       14,330  
Total securities
  $ 119,233     $ 548     $ (3,765 )   $ 116,016  


The following table sets forth the fair values and weighted average yields on our investment securities available for sale portfolio by contractual maturity at the date indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
One Year
   
More than One
   
More than Five Years
   
More than
   
 
 
   
or Less
   
to Five Years
   
to Ten Years
   
Ten Years
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Fair
Value
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Fair
Value
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Fair
Value
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Fair
Value
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Investment securities available for sale:
                                                           
U.S. Treasury
  $ -       0.00 %   $ 79       3.53 %   $ 84       4.15 %   $ -       0.00 %   $ 163       3.84 %
Municipal bonds
    -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     20,224       3.95 %     20,224       3.95 %
Mortgage-backed securities:
                                                                               
Government Sponsored Enterprise
    -       0.00 %     29       5.97 %     148       5.35 %     146,977       3.10 %     147,154       3.11 %
Private label securities
    -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     4,640       5.80 %     4,640       5.80 %
Total investment securities available for sale
    -       0.00 %     108       4.19 %     232       4.92 %     171,841       3.27 %     172,181       3.30 %
Stock:
                                                                               
FHLB
    11,786       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     11,786       0.00 %
Federal Reserve Bank
    2,019       6.00 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     2,019       6.00 %
Total stock
    13,805       0.88 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %     -       0.00 %   $ 13,805       0.88 %
Total securities
  $ 13,805       0.88 %   $ 108       4.19 %   $ 232       4.92 %   $ 171,841       3.27 %   $ 185,986       3.12 %

Each quarter, we review individual securities classified as available for sale to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other-than-temporary.  If it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the debt security, an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) write down is recorded against the security and a loss recognized.

In determining if a security has an OTTI loss, we review downgrades in credit ratings and the length of time and extent that the fair value has been less than the cost of the security.  We estimate OTTI losses on a security primarily through:

·  
An evaluation of the present value of estimated cash flows from the security using the current yield to accrete beneficial interest and including assumptions in the prepayment rate, default rate, delinquencies, loss severity and percentage of nonperforming assets;
·  
An evaluation of the estimated payback period to recover principal;
·  
An analysis of the credit support available in the underlying security to absorb losses; and
·  
A review of the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, we took a net $252,000 OTTI charge against our private label mortgage-backed securities deemed to be impaired.  This brought our OTTI charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $908,000, compared to $1.6 million of OTTI charges during the same period last year.  These impaired private label mortgage-backed securities are classified as substandard assets with all the interest received since the date of impairment being applied against their principal balances.

Securities with OTTI credit losses recognized in noninterest income and associated OTTI non-credit losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the periods indicated were as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
                                                 
Rating
 
Number
   
Fair
Value
   
OTTI
Credit Loss
   
Non Credit
 Gain (Loss) 
in AOCL
 
Number
   
Fair
Value
   
OTTI
Credit Loss
   
Non Credit
Gain (Loss)
in AOCL
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
B     -     $ -     $ -     $ -       -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
BB
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Caa1
    1       395       40       22                                  
Caa3
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Ca
    2       -       2       -       5       10       26       -  
C     4       89       15       5       2       223       184       -  
CC
    4       50       68       (49 )     1       115       53       (8 )
CCC
    3       92       79       (20 )     2       337       136       -  
D     1       203       48       (15 )     -       -       -       -  
      15     $ 829     $ 252     $ (57 )     10     $ 685     $ 399     $ (8 )
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2009
 
                                                                 
Rating
 
Number
   
Fair
Value
   
OTTI
credit loss
   
Non Credit
Gain (Loss)
in AOCL
 
Number
   
Fair
Value
   
OTTI
credit loss
   
Non Credit
Gain (Loss)
in AOCL
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
B     -     $ -     $ -     $ -       -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
BB
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Caa1
    1       395       40       22       -       -       -       -  
Caa3
    -       -       -       -       1       27       45       5  
Ca
    2       -       2       -       8       48       233       (7 )
C     5       217       237       (28 )     8       634       800       (124 )
CC
    5       140       284       (202 )     3       166       290       8  
CCC
    4       132       205       (85 )     3       373       232       (6 )
D     3       203       140       (15 )     -       -       -       -  
      20     $ 1,087     $ 908     $ (308 )     23     $ 1,248     $ 1,600     $ (124 )

The largest OTTI credit loss for any single debt security was $146,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and $233,000 for the same period in the prior year.

 
Nonperforming Assets

 
Nonperforming assets consist of loans on which we have ceased accruing interest (nonaccrual loans), restructured loans and real estate acquired in settlement of loans (OREO).  It is our general policy to account for a loan as nonaccrual when the loan becomes 90 days delinquent or when collection of interest appears doubtful.

At September 30, 2010, nonperforming assets totaled $4.8 million or 0.58% of total assets, down from $13.4 million or 1.58% of total assets at September 30, 2009 and $13.4 million or 1.66% of total assets at December 31, 2009.  During the first nine months of 2010, nonperforming loans decreased by $6.9 million, primarily due to the sale of $7.4 million of nonperforming loans at a loss of $1.7 million.  At September 30, 2010, nonperforming assets consisted of nonaccrual loans totaling $3.1 million and OREO of $1.7 million, essentially all from one commercial land property.

The following table sets forth our composition of nonperforming assets at the dates indicated:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Nonperforming assets
                 
Real estate:
                 
Multi-family
  $ -     $ 5,223     $ 2,234  
Commercial non-owner occupied
    -       1,851       3,096  
One-to-four family
    48       107       108  
Business loans:
                       
Commercial owner occupied
    2,239       996       2,690  
Commercial and industrial
    6       955       1,027  
SBA (1)
    785       880       596  
Total nonaccrual loans
    3,078       10,012       9,751  
Other real estate owned
    1,700       3,380       3,644  
Total nonperforming assets, net
  $ 4,778     $ 13,392     $ 13,395  
                         
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 9,170     $ 8,905     $ 8,107  
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total nonperforming loans, gross
    297.92 %     88.94 %     83.14 %
Nonperforming loans as a percent of
gross loans receivable
    0.55 %     1.74 %     1.67 %
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets
    0.58 %     1.66 %     1.58 %
 
(1) The SBA totals include the guaranteed amount, which was $358,000 as of September 30, 2010, $341,000 as of December 31, 2009,
and $293,000 as of September 30, 2009.
 

 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Total liabilities were $742.8 million at September 30, 2010, compared to $789.6 million at September 30, 2009 and $733.8 million at December 31, 2009.  The increase during 2010 was due to an increase in total deposits of $38.1 million, partially offset by a decrease in FHLB advances and other borrowings of $25.0 million and a decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities of $4.1 million.

Deposits.  Total deposits were $656.8 million at September 30, 2010, up $50.4 million or 8.3% from September 30, 2009 and up $38.1 million or 6.2% from December 31, 2009.  The increase in deposits during 2010 was primarily due to an increase in interest bearing transaction accounts of $36.9 million and noninterest bearing transaction accounts of $17.9 million, partially offset by a reduction in certificates of deposit accounts of $16.8 million. At September 30, 2010, we had $2.0 million of wholesale deposits and no brokered deposits.  At September 30, 2010, our loan to deposit ratio was 84.1%, down from 93.0% at December 31, 2009 and 96.4% at September 30, 2009.

The following table sets forth the distribution of the Company’s deposit accounts at the dates indicated and the weighted average interest rates on each category of deposits presented:

 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Balance
 
% of Total Deposits
   
Weighted Average Rate
   
Balance
 
% of Total Deposits
   
Weighted Average Rate
   
Balance
 
% of Total Deposits
   
Weighted Average Rate
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Transaction accounts:
                                               
Non-interest bearing checking
  $ 51,798     7.9 %     0.00 %   $ 33,885     5.5 %     0.00 %   $ 33,098     5.5 %     0.00 %
Interest bearing checking
    20,161     3.1 %     0.13 %     22,406     3.6 %     0.39 %     23,162     3.8 %     0.67 %
Money market
    107,591     16.4 %     0.72 %     77,687     12.6 %     1.17 %     62,334     10.3 %     1.63 %
Regular passbook
    71,036     10.8 %     0.73 %     61,779     9.9 %     1.33 %     42,997     7.0 %     1.69 %
Total transaction accounts
    250,586     38.2 %     0.53 %     195,757     31.6 %     0.93 %     161,591     26.6 %     1.18 %
Certificates of deposit accounts:
                                                                 
Less than 1.00%
    51,197     7.8 %     0.45 %     30,867     5.0 %     0.82 %     10,718     1.8 %     0.99 %
    1.00 - 1.99     140,008     21.3 %     1.67 %     91,207     14.7 %     1.63 %     89,387     14.7 %     1.69 %
    2.00 - 2.99     211,346     32.2 %     2.33 %     292,689     47.3 %     2.44 %     321,182     53.0 %     2.42 %
    3.00 - 3.99     1,032     0.2 %     3.28 %     3,427     0.6 %     3.29 %     15,500     2.6 %     3.47 %
    4.00 - 4.99     1,335     0.2 %     4.46 %     3,463     0.6 %     4.40 %     6,268     1.0 %     4.37 %
    5.00 and greater
    1,287     0.2 %     5.28 %     1,324     0.2 %     5.34 %     1,736     0.3 %     5.92 %
Total certificates of deposit accounts
    406,205     61.8 %     1.88 %     422,977     68.4 %     2.18 %     444,791     73.4 %     2.32 %
Total deposits
  $ 656,791     100.0 %     1.37 %   $ 618,734     100.0 %     1.79 %   $ 606,382     100.0 %     2.01 %

Borrowings.  At September 30, 2010, total borrowings amounted to $76.8 million, down $100.0 million or 56.6% from September 30, 2009 and $25.0 million or 27.3% from December 31, 2009.  At September 30, 2010, total borrowings represented 9.4% of total assets and were comprised of the following:

·  
One FHLB term borrowing of $38.0 million at an interest rate of 4.92% maturing in November 2010, collateralized by pledges of certain real estate loans with an aggregate principal balance of $429.2 million and FHLB stock totaling $11.8 million;

·  
Three inverse putable reverse repurchase agreements totaling $28.5 million at a weighted average rate of 3.04% and secured by approximately $41.2 million of GSE mortgage backed securities; and

·  
Subordinated debentures used to fund the issuance of trust preferred securities in 2004 of $10.3 million with a rate of 3.28%.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Company's borrowed funds at the dates indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Balance
   
Weighted Average Rate
   
Balance
   
Weighted Average Rate
   
Balance
   
Weighted Average Rate
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
FHLB advances
  $ 38,000       4.92 %   $ 63,000       4.90 %   $ 138,000       4.92 %
Reverse repurchase agreements
    28,500       3.04 %     28,500       3.04 %     28,500       3.04 %
Subordinated debentures
    10,310       3.28 %     10,310       3.00 %     10,310       3.26 %
Total borrowings
  $ 76,810       4.00 %   $ 101,810       4.19 %   $ 176,810       4.52 %
                                                 
Weighted average cost of
borrowings during the quarter
    4.00 %             4.40 %             4.39 %        
Borrowings as a percent of total assets
    9.4 %             12.6 %             20.9 %        

Stockholders’ Equity.  Total stockholders’ equity was $78.5 million as of September 30, 2010, up from $58.3 million at September 30, 2009 and $73.5 million at December 31, 2009.  The current year increase of $5.0 million was primarily due to net income of $2.6 million and an increase in the accumulated adjustment to stockholders’ equity of $2.4 million as a result of an increase in the unrealized value on our investment securities portfolio available for sale.  The increase in total stockholders’ equity from September 30, 2009 to December 31, 2009 was primarily due to a successful capital raise in the fourth quarter of 2009, whereby the Company raised gross proceeds of $15.5 million from the sale of 5,030,385 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $3.25 per share.  At September 30, 2010, the Company’s tangible common equity to total assets ratio was 9.56%.  Our basic book value per share increased to $7.83 at September 30, 2010 from $7.33 at December 31, 2009.  Our diluted book value per share increased to $7.20 at September 30, 2010 from $6.75 at December 31, 2009, reflecting an annualized increase of 8.9%.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Our primary sources of funds are deposits, advances from the FHLB and other borrowings, principal and interest payments on loans, and income from investments. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit inflows and outflows as well as loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition.

Our primary sources of funds generated during the first nine months of 2010 were from:

·  
Proceeds of $89.3 million from the sale and principal payments on  securities available for sale;

·  
Proceeds $113.2 million from the sale and principal payments on loans held for investment; and

·  
An increase in deposits of $38.1 million.

We used these funds to:

·  
Purchase of $135.1 million of securities available for sale;

·  
Purchase and originate loans held for investment of $76.5 million; and

·  
Reduce FHLB advances by $25.0 million.

Our most liquid assets are unrestricted cash and short-term investments.  The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, lending and investing activities during any given period. Our liquidity position is continuously monitored and adjustments are made to the balance between sources and uses of funds as deemed appropriate.  At September 30, 2010, cash and cash equivalents totaled $51.3 million and the market value of our investment securities available for sale totaled $172.2 million.  If additional funds are needed, we have additional sources of liquidity that can be accessed, including FHLB advances, Federal Funds lines, the Federal Reserve’s lending programs and loan sales.  As of September 30, 2010, the maximum amount we could borrow through the FHLB was $356.6 million, of which $237.7 million was available for borrowing based on collateral pledged of $429.2 million in real estate loans and $11.8 million of FHLB Stock.  At September 30, 2010, we had $199.7 million of available funds to borrow based on our $38.0 million FHLB advance outstanding and our current pledged assets. In addition, the Bank had unsecured lines of credit aggregating to $48.8 million at September 30, 2010, which consisted of $44.0 million with other financial institutions from which to draw funds and $4.8 million with the Federal Reserve Bank. At September 30, 2010, no funds were drawn against these lines.  For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, our average liquidity ratio was 23.21%, up from a ratio of 17.66 % for the same period in 2009.

To the extent that 2010 deposit growth is not sufficient to satisfy our ongoing commitments to fund maturing and withdrawalable deposits, repay maturing borrowings, fund existing and future loans, or make investments, we may access funds through our FHLB borrowing arrangement, unsecured lines of credit or other sources.

The Company has a policy in place that permits the purchase of brokered funds, in an amount not to exceed 5% of total deposits, as a secondary source for funding.  At September 30, 2010, the balance of brokered time deposits was approximately $1.9 million.

The Corporation is a company separate and apart from the Bank that must provide for its own liquidity.  The Corporation’s primary sources of liquidity are dividends from the Bank. There are statutory and regulatory provisions that limit the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Corporation.  Management believes that such restrictions will not have a material impact on the ability of the Corporation to meet its ongoing cash obligations.

In February 2010, the boards of directors of the Corporation and the Bank adopted certain board resolutions which require, among other things, that we provide prior written notice to the Federal Reserve Bank before (i) receiving any dividends or other distributions from the Bank, (ii) declaring any dividends or making any payments on trust preferred securities or subordinated debt, (iii) making any capital distributions, (iv) incurring, increasing, refinancing or guaranteeing any debt; (v) issuing any trust preferred securities or (iv) repurchasing, redeeming or acquiring any of our stock.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments

Contractual Obligations.  The Company enters into contractual obligations in the normal course of business primarily as a source of funds for its asset growth and to meet required capital needs.

The following schedule summarizes maturities and payments due on our obligations and commitments, excluding accrued interest, as of the date indicated:

 
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Less than
     1 - 3      3 - 5    
More than
       
   
1 year
   
years
   
years
   
5 years
   
Total
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Contractual obligations
                                 
FHLB advances
  $ 38,000     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 38,000  
Other borrowings
    -       -       -       28,500       28,500  
Subordinated debentures
    -       -       -       10,310       10,310  
Certificates of deposit
    218,023       176,798       10,782       602       406,205  
Operating leases
    613       1,248       1,202       2,829       5,892  
Total contractual cash obligations
  $ 256,636     $ 178,046     $ 11,984     $ 42,241     $ 488,907  


Off-Balance Sheet Commitments.  We utilize off-balance sheet commitments in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers and to reduce our own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to originate real estate, business and other loans held for investment, undisbursed loan funds, lines and letters of credit, and commitments to purchase loans and investment securities for portfolio. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement we have in particular classes of financial instruments.

Commitments to originate loans held for investment are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the commitment. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some commitments expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Undisbursed loan funds and unused lines of credit on home equity and commercial loans include committed funds not disbursed. Letters of credit are conditional commitments we issue to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. As of September 30, 2010, we had commitments to extend credit on existing lines and letters of credit of $39.7 million, compared to $13.0 million at December 31, 2009.

The following table summarizes our contractual commitments with off-balance sheet risk by expiration period at the date indicated:
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Less than
   1 - 3      3 - 5    
More than
       
   
1 year
   
years
   
years
   
5 years
   
Total
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Other unused commitments
                                 
Home equity lines of credit
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 4,004     $ 4,004  
Commercial lines of credit
    22,142       835       -       11,627       34,604  
Other lines of credit
    80       39       -       10       129  
Standby letters of credit
    1,008       -       -       -       1,008  
Total commitments
  $ 23,230     $ 874     $ -     $ 15,641     $ 39,745  

Regulatory Capital Compliance

The Company owns all of the capital stock of the Bank.  Federal banking regulations define, for each capital category, the levels at which institutions are “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” or undercapitalized.  A “well capitalized” institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or higher; a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or higher; and a leverage ratio of 5.0% or higher.  At September 30, 2010, the Bank exceeded the “well capitalized” standards.

The Bank’s and the Company’s capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table along with the well capitalized requirement at the dates indicated:
   
Tier-1 Capital to
   
Tier-1 Risk-Based Capital to
   
Total Capital to
 
   
Adjusted Tangible Assets
   
Risk-Weighted Assets
   
Risk-Weighted Assets
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
September 30, 2010
                                   
Bank:
                                   
Regulatory capital
  $ 81,295       10.15 %   $ 81,295       14.01 %   $ 88,573       15.26 %
Adequately capitalized requirement
    32,039       4.00 %     23,214       4.00 %     46,428       8.00 %
Well capitalized requirement
    40,048       5.00 %     34,821       6.00 %     58,035       10.00 %
Consolidated regulatory capital
    82,299       10.28 %     82,299       14.23 %     89,555       15.48 %
                                                 
December 31, 2009
                                               
Bank:
                                               
Regulatory capital
  $ 78,463       9.72 %   $ 78,463       13.30 %   $ 85,855       14.55 %
Adequately capitalized requirement
    32,300       4.00 %     23,600       4.00 %     47,201       8.00 %
Well capitalized requirement
    40,375       5.00 %     35,401       6.00 %     59,001       10.00 %
Consolidated regulatory capital
    79,801       9.89 %     79,801       13.41 %     87,256       14.67 %
                                                 
September 30, 2009
                                               
Bank:
                                               
Regulatory capital
  $ 64,658       8.03 %   $ 64,658       10.74 %   $ 72,191       11.99 %
Adequately capitalized requirement
    32,214       4.00 %     24,087       4.00 %     48,175       8.00 %
Well capitalized requirement
    40,267       5.00 %     36,131       6.00 %     60,218       10.00 %
Consolidated regulatory capital
    65,026       8.08 %     65,026       10.71 %     72,619       11.96 %
 
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

Management believes that there have been no material changes in our quantitative and qualitative information about market risk since December 31, 2009.  For a complete discussion of our quantitative and qualitative market risk, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk” in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.

Item 4T.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Controls

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 



Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

We were not involved in any legal proceedings other than those occurring in the ordinary course of business, except for the “James Baker v. Century Financial, et al” which was discussed in “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.  Management believes that none of these legal proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial condition.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the risk factors as previously disclosed under Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, as amended, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

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

None

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.  Reserved


Item 5.  Other Information

None

Item 6.   Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description of Exhibit
  3.2
 
Bylaws of Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc., as amended
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended
32
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002
 
 
 


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.

PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP, INC.,

 
November 5, 2010 By: /s/ Steven R. Gardner
Date
 
Steven R. Gardner
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
(principal executive officer)
     
November 5, 2010
By:
/s/ Kent J. Smith
Date
 
Kent J. Smith
   
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(principal financial and accounting officer)
 




Index to Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description of Exhibit
  3.2
 
Bylaws of Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc., as amended
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended
32
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002