UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
OR
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from __________________ to __________________
 
Commission File Number 000-55051
 
MUNICIPAL MORTGAGE & EQUITY, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
52-1449733
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
621 East Pratt Street, Suite 600
 
(443) 263-2900
Baltimore, Maryland
 
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
21202
 
 
(Zip 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 þ 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 þ  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. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
 
There were 41,512,514 shares of common shares outstanding at November 8, 2013.    
 
 
 
Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
1
 
 
 
Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
2
 
 
 
 
(a) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
2
 
 
 
 
(b) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30,
         2013 and 2012
3
 
 
 
 
(d) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and nine months ended
         September 30, 2013 and 2012
5
 
 
 
 
(e) Consolidated Statements of Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
6
 
 
 
 
(f) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
7
 
 
 
 
(g) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
9
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
46
 
 
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
64
 
 
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
64
 
 
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
65
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
65
 
 
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
65
 
 
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
65
 
 
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
65
 
 
 
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
65
 
 
 
Item 5.
Other Information
65
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
65
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
S-1
 
 
 
EXHIBITS
E-1
 
 
I

 
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This 2013 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Report”) contains forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Forward-looking statements often include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “would,” “could,” and similar words or are made in connection with discussions of future operating or financial performance.
 
Forward-looking statements reflect our management’s expectations at the date of this Report regarding future conditions, events or results.  They are not guarantees of future performance.  By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from what is anticipated in the forward-looking statements.  There are many factors that could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements contained in this Report.  They include the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (“2012 Form 10-K”).
 
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this Report or that we make from time to time, and to consider carefully the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the 2012 Form 10-K, in evaluating these forward-looking statements.  We have not undertaken to update any forward-looking statements.
 
 
1

 

Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.    Financial Statements

 

Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
 
 
 
September 30,
2013
(Unaudited)
 
December 31,
 2012
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents (includes $41,634 at December 31, 2012 in a consolidated
    subsidiary that had restrictions on distributions)
 
$
45,605
 
$
50,857
 
Restricted cash (includes $55,945 and $53,957 related to CFVs)
 
 
90,949
 
 
55,313
 
Bonds available-for-sale (includes $132,930 and $925,346 pledged as collateral and/or
    restricted)
 
 
196,485
 
 
969,394
 
Investments in Lower Tier Property Partnerships related to CFVs
 
 
299,730
 
 
333,335
 
SA Fund investments related to CFVs
 
 
157,791
 
 
161,433
 
Real estate held-for-use, net (includes $15,595 and $17,756 pledged as collateral and
    $103,649 and $111,931 related to CFVs)
 
 
121,863
 
 
129,687
 
Real estate held-for-sale related to CFVs
 
 
51,836
 
 
15,338
 
Investment in preferred stock
 
 
31,371
 
 
31,371
 
Other assets (includes $12,054 and $14,691 pledged as collateral and $23,714 and
    $17,568 related to CFVs)
 
 
44,226
 
 
55,024
 
Total assets
 
$
1,039,856
 
$
1,801,752
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt (includes $96,142 and $55,433 related to CFVs)
 
$
461,126
 
$
1,042,959
 
Derivative liabilities
 
 
662
 
 
3,544
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
 
7,833
 
 
12,498
 
Unfunded equity commitments to Lower Tier Property Partnerships related to CFVs
 
 
13,461
 
 
15,881
 
Other liabilities (includes $10,167 and $6,150 related to CFVs)
 
 
17,281
 
 
15,145
 
Total liabilities
 
$
500,363
 
$
1,090,027
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Perpetual preferred shareholders’ equity in a subsidiary company, liquidation preference
    of $159,000 at December 31, 2012
 
$
 
$
155,033
 
Noncontrolling interests in CFVs and IHS (net of $1,533 of subscriptions receivable)
 
 
487,896
 
 
511,791
 
Common shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares, no par value (40,902,784 and 40,638,614 shares issued and outstanding and 1,310,226 and 1,873,348 non-employee directors’ and employee deferred shares issued at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
 
 
15,741
 
 
(93,786)
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
35,856
 
 
138,687
 
Total common shareholders’ equity
 
 
51,597
 
 
44,901
 
Total equity
 
 
539,493
 
 
711,725
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
1,039,856
 
$
1,801,752
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
2

 
 
Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on bonds
 
$
4,214
 
$
15,998
 
$
34,677
 
$
49,467
 
Interest on loans and short-term investments
 
 
166
 
 
227
 
 
500
 
 
720
 
Total interest income
 
 
4,380
 
 
16,225
 
 
35,177
 
 
50,187
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bond related debt
 
 
1,975
 
 
5,922
 
 
21,167
 
 
18,208
 
Non-bond related debt
 
 
224
 
 
625
 
 
1,046
 
 
1,882
 
Total interest expense
 
 
2,199
 
 
6,547
 
 
22,213
 
 
20,090
 
Net interest income
 
 
2,181
 
 
9,678
 
 
12,964
 
 
30,097
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income on preferred stock investment
 
 
1,326
 
 
1,340
 
 
3,935
 
 
4,429
 
Other income
 
 
809
 
 
489
 
 
1,866
 
 
1,662
 
Revenue from CFVs
 
 
7,475
 
 
4,067
 
 
16,880
 
 
8,458
 
Total non-interest revenue
 
 
9,610
 
 
5,896
 
 
22,681
 
 
14,549
 
Total revenues, net of interest expense
 
 
11,791
 
 
15,574
 
 
35,645
 
 
44,646
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and other expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense (2)
 
 
3,628
 
 
4,639
 
 
11,374
 
 
14,179
 
Salaries and benefits
 
 
2,895
 
 
2,457
 
 
10,045
 
 
7,757
 
General and administrative
 
 
1,102
 
 
1,286
 
 
3,528
 
 
3,814
 
Professional fees
 
 
1,375
 
 
1,525
 
 
6,777
 
 
5,163
 
Impairment on bonds
 
 
939
 
 
2,282
 
 
1,772
 
 
3,369
 
Net loan loss (recovery)
 
 
5
 
 
(1,363)
 
 
5
 
 
(5,647)
 
Other expenses
 
 
1,178
 
 
955
 
 
4,965
 
 
2,950
 
Expenses from CFVs
 
 
14,854
 
 
9,039
 
 
39,948
 
 
21,123
 
Total operating and other expenses
 
 
25,976
 
 
20,820
 
 
78,414
 
 
52,708
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives
 
 
76,404
 
 
(633)
 
 
78,509
 
 
(1,768)
 
Net (losses) gains on early extinguishment of liabilities
 
 
(84)
 
 
132
 
 
36,179
 
 
601
 
Net gains due to initial real estate consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
2,411
 
 
2,853
 
 
10,895
 
 
5,404
 
Net gains (losses) related to CFVs
 
 
3,812
 
 
(4,608)
 
 
27,732
 
 
5,407
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships of
    CFVs
 
 
(6,343)
 
 
(6,486)
 
 
(20,129)
 
 
(25,917)
 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations before income
    taxes
 
 
62,015
 
 
(13,988)
 
 
90,417
 
 
(24,335)
 
Income tax (expense) benefit
 
 
(123)
 
 
(24)
 
 
1,309
 
 
(65)
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 
403
 
 
602
 
 
6,527
 
 
694
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
62,295
 
 
(13,410)
 
 
98,253
 
 
(23,706)
 
Income allocable to noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income allocable to perpetual preferred shareholders of a
    subsidiary company
 
 
(36)
 
 
(2,284)
 
 
(3,714)
 
 
(6,852)
 
Net losses (income) allocable to noncontrolling interests in
    CFVs and IHS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related to continuing operations
 
 
11,186
 
 
17,407
 
 
18,915
 
 
36,884
 
Related to discontinued operations
 
 
(129)
 
 
(995)
 
 
(1,312)
 
 
648
 
Net income to common shareholders
 
$
73,316
 
$
718
 
$
112,142
 
$
6,974
 
  
(1)       Represents interest expense related to debt which finances interest-bearing assets. See Note 6, “Debt.”
 
(2)       Represents interest expense related to debt which does not finance interest-bearing assets. See Note 6, “Debt.”
  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
3

    
Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – (continued)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Basic income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.73
 
$
0.03
 
$
2.52
 
$
0.13
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
 
0.01
 
 
(0.01)
 
 
0.12
 
 
0.03
 
Income per common share
 
$
1.74
 
$
0.02
 
$
2.64
 
$
0.16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations (adjusted for liability
    classified awards)
 
$
1.66
 
$
0.03
 
$
2.48
 
$
0.13
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
 
0.01
 
 
(0.01)
 
 
0.12
 
 
0.03
 
Income per common share
 
$
1.67
 
$
0.02
 
$
2.60
 
$
0.16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
42,290
 
 
42,304
 
 
42,380
 
 
42,207
 
Diluted
 
 
43,916
 
 
42,380
 
 
43,823
 
 
42,414
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
4

 
    
Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income to common shareholders
 
$
73,316
 
$
718
 
$
112,142
 
$
6,974
 
Net loss allocable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
(11,021)
 
 
(14,128)
 
 
(13,889)
 
 
(30,680)
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
62,295
 
$
(13,410)
 
$
98,253
 
$
(23,706)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income allocable to common
     shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bond related changes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized net holding (losses) gains arising during the
    period
 
$
(5,259)
 
$
12,803
 
$
(16,792)
 
$
28,489
 
Reversal of unrealized gains on sold/redeemed bonds
 
 
(76,362)
 
 
 
 
(76,960)
 
 
(52)
 
Reclassification of unrealized bond losses to operations due to impairment
 
 
939
 
 
2,282
 
 
1,772
 
 
3,369
 
Reclassification of unrealized bond gains to operations due
    to consolidation of funds and ventures
 
 
(2,411)
 
 
(2,853)
 
 
(10,895)
 
 
(5,404)
 
Net changes in other comprehensive income due to bonds
 
 
(83,093)
 
 
12,232
 
 
(102,875)
 
 
26,402
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
43
 
 
(24)
 
 
44
 
 
97
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income allocable to common
     shareholders
 
$
(83,050)
 
$
12,208
 
$
(102,831)
 
$
26,499
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive loss allocable to noncontrolling
    interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment for SA Fund and
    IHS
 
$
(2,212)
 
$
(45)
 
$
(20,674)
 
$
(3,758)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive (loss) income to common shareholders
 
$
(9,734)
 
$
12,926
 
$
9,311
 
$
33,473
 
Comprehensive loss to noncontrolling interests
 
 
(13,233)
 
 
(14,173)
 
 
(34,563)
 
 
(34,438)
 
Comprehensive loss
 
$
(22,967)
 
$
(1,247)
 
$
(25,252)
 
$
(965)
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
5

 
Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
 
Common Equity Before
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total
Common
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Perpetual
Preferred
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest in CFVs
and IHS
 
Total
Equity
 
 
 
Number
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, January 1, 2013
 
42,512
 
$
(93,786)
 
$
138,687
 
$
44,901
 
$
155,033
 
$
511,791
 
$
711,725
 
Net income
 
 
 
112,142
 
 
 
 
112,142
 
 
3,714
 
 
(17,603)
 
 
98,253
 
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
(102,831)
 
 
(102,831)
 
 
 
 
(20,674)
 
 
(123,505)
 
Distributions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,714)
 
 
 
 
(3,714)
 
Contributions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,051
 
 
8,051
 
Net change due to consolidation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,331
 
 
6,331
 
Non-employee director deferred shares
 
67
 
 
81
 
 
 
 
81
 
 
 
 
 
 
81
 
Non-employee director options
 
 
 
19
 
 
 
 
19
 
 
 
 
 
 
19
 
Employee deferred shares (liability
    classified awards)
 
52
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mark–to–market activity for liability
     classified awards previously classified
     as equity
 
 
 
(19)
 
 
 
 
(19)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(19)
 
Employee and non–employee shares
    cancelled
 
(32)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares repurchases
 
(386)
 
 
(516)
 
 
 
 
(516)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(516)
 
Preferred shares repurchases
 
 
 
842
 
 
 
 
842
 
 
(37,055)
 
 
 
 
(36,213)
 
Preferred shares transferred to TEB
    purchaser
 
 
 
(3,022)
 
 
 
 
(3,022)
 
 
(117,978)
 
 
 
 
(121,000)
 
Balance, September 30, 2013
 
42,213
 
$
15,741
 
$
35,856
 
$
51,597
 
$
 
$
487,896
 
$
539,493
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
6

 
Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
 
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
98,253
 
$
(23,706)
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating
  activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains on sales of bonds and loans
 
 
(78,450)
 
 
(366)
 
Net gains due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
(10,895)
 
 
(5,399)
 
Net gains related to CFVs
 
 
(32,964)
 
 
(5,407)
 
Provisions for credit losses and impairment
 
 
16,962
 
 
8,502
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships of CFVs
 
 
20,323
 
 
25,917
 
Subordinate debt effective yield amortization and interest accruals
 
 
6,188
 
 
8,629
 
Net gains on early extinguishment of liabilities
 
 
(36,179)
 
 
 
Depreciation and other amortization
 
 
15,742
 
 
7,274
 
Foreign currency loss
 
 
9,136
 
 
1,237
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
2,137
 
 
294
 
Other
 
 
(2,322)
 
 
(1,312)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
7,931
 
 
15,663
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advances on and purchases of bonds
 
 
 
 
(6,189)
 
Principal payments and sales proceeds received on bonds
 
 
15,203
 
 
15,721
 
Advances on and originations of loans held for investment
 
 
(278)
 
 
(450)
 
Principal payments received on loans held for investment
 
 
563
 
 
2,400
 
Insurance recoveries on real estate
 
 
 
 
753
 
Investments in property partnerships and real estate
 
 
(20,509)
 
 
(46,033)
 
Proceeds from the sale of real estate and other investments
 
 
39,437
 
 
3,222
 
Proceeds received on redemption of investment in preferred stock
 
 
 
 
5,000
 
Net proceeds from the sale of a subsidiary company
 
 
19,151
 
 
 
Increase in restricted cash and cash of CFVs
 
 
(24,784)
 
 
(11,278)
 
Capital distributions received from investments in partnerships
 
 
12,728
 
 
8,816
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
 
41,511
 
 
(28,038)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from borrowing activity
 
 
116,461
 
 
35,482
 
Repayment of borrowings
 
 
(136,639)
 
 
(34,647)
 
Payment of debt issuance costs
 
 
(1,202)
 
 
(889)
 
Contributions from holders of noncontrolling interests
 
 
8,051
 
 
20,462
 
Purchase of treasury stock
 
 
(516)
 
 
 
Distributions paid to perpetual preferred shareholders of a subsidiary company
 
 
(4,636)
 
 
(7,050)
 
Redemption of perpetual preferred shares
 
 
(36,213)
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 
 
(54,694)
 
 
13,358
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(5,252)
 
 
983
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
 
50,857
 
 
42,116
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
45,605
 
$
43,099
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
   
 
7

   
Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS– (continued)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest paid
 
$
26,868
 
$
31,235
 
Income taxes paid
 
 
254
 
 
146
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized (losses) gains included in other comprehensive income
 
 
(123,505)
 
 
22,741
 
Debt and liabilities extinguished through sales and collections on bonds and loans
 
 
4,252
 
 
11,400
 
Increase in real estate assets due to initial consolidation of funds and ventures
 
 
43,943
 
 
47,058
 
Decrease in bond assets due to initial consolidation of funds and ventures
 
 
37,777
 
 
34,108
 
Increase in non controlling interests due to consolidation of funds and
    ventures
 
 
6,737
 
 
 
Increase in real estate assets and decrease in loan investments due to foreclosure
 
 
 
 
7,711
 
Increase in common equity due to purchase of noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
2,203
 
Decrease in noncontrolling interests due to sale of common equity
 
 
 
 
2,203
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in assets and liabilities due to the sale of a subsidiary company:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net decrease in interest receivable
 
 
4,612
 
 
 
Net decrease in interest payable
 
 
(1,052)
 
 
 
Net decrease in bonds available-for-sale
 
 
678,983
 
 
 
Net increase in restricted cash
 
 
(14,672)
 
 
 
Increase related to new borrowing activities
 
 
169,601
 
 
 
Net decrease in perpetual preferred shares and related distributions
 
 
(122,669)
 
 
 
Decrease related to borrowings transferred to purchaser
 
 
(695,652)
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

Note 1—description of the business and BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC, the registrant, was organized in 1996 as a Delaware limited liability company. When used in this report, the “Company”, “MuniMae”, “we”, “our” or “us” may refer to the registrant, the registrant and its subsidiaries, or one or more of the registrant’s subsidiaries depending on the context of the disclosure.
 
Effective July 10, 2013, we are taxed as a corporation.  However, we have significant loss carryfowards that we expect will be sufficient to offset federal taxable income and gains for the foreseeable future.
 
Description of the Business
 
The Company operates through two reportable segments: US Operations and International Operations.
 
We own and manage a range of real estate related assets.  Our primary holdings include a portfolio of tax-exempt bonds, a substantial portion of which are backed by affordable multifamily rental properties.  We also manage tax credit equity funds for third party investors which invest in similar affordable multifamily rental properties.  Finally, we own a variety of direct investments in multifamily rental properties and land.  Outside of the United States (“US”), we are in the business of raising, investing in and asset managing private real estate funds which invest in affordable for-sale and rental housing in South Africa and, to a lesser extent, Sub-Saharan Africa.
 
US Operations
 
The Company’s bond portfolio consisted of 45 bonds and interests in bonds totaling $321.4 million (based on the fair value of all bonds, including those that have been eliminated due to consolidation), collateralized by 28 real estate properties at September 30, 2013.  This bond portfolio is comprised primarily of multifamily tax-exempt bonds as well as community development district (“CDD”) bonds.  At September 30, 2013, approximately 55% of this portfolio was unleveraged.
 
MuniMae is also the general partner (“GP”) and manager of 13 low income housing tax credit funds (“LIHTC Funds”) which have $852.9 million in capital invested at September 30, 2013, which hold limited partnership interests in 117 affordable multifamily rental properties in the US.  The Company’s ownership interest in the LIHTC Funds is negligible; however, the Company is entitled to asset management fees as well as contingent asset management fees based on several factors including the residual value of the LIHTC Funds’ underlying multifamily rental properties.
 
As a result of the third quarter 2013 sale of our common shares of MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary, LLC (“TEB”) described in Note 2 “Bonds Available-For-Sale,” we significantly reduced our long term interest rate risk; however, we no longer have a substantial portion of the net interest spread generated by TEB. As a result, to cover operating costs and grow shareholder value over the long term, we will need to find and make new investments that generate sufficient returns to achieve these goals.
 
International Operations
 
Substantially all of the Company’s International Operations take place through a subsidiary, International Housing Solutions S.à r.l. (“IHS”) which is in the business of raising, investing in and asset managing private real estate funds which invest in affordable for-sale and rental housing in South Africa and, to a lesser extent, Sub-Saharan Africa.  At September 30, 2013, the Company’s ownership interest in IHS is approximately 83%. In addition to earning asset management fees, IHS as the managing member is entitled to special distributions based on returns generated by the funds it sponsors. IHS currently manages a single fund (South Africa Workforce Housing Fund SA I - “SA Fund”), and expects to raise capital for and manage additional funds in the near future.
 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, commitments and contingencies, and revenues and expenses.  Management has made significant estimates in certain areas, including the determination of fair values for bonds, derivative financial instruments, guarantee obligations, and certain assets and liabilities of consolidated funds and ventures (“CFVs”).  Management has also made significant estimates in the determination of impairment on bonds and real estate investments.  Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
 

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and of entities that are considered to be variable interest entities in which the Company is the primary beneficiary, as well as those entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest, including wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.  All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  Investments in unconsolidated entities where the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operations of the entity are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  See Note 1, “Description of Business and Basis of Presentation” to the consolidated financial statements in our 2012 Form 10-K, which discusses our consolidation presentation and our significant accounting policies.
 
 
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Changes in Presentation
 
We have revised the presentation of our consolidated statements of operations so that we now separately present “Net interest income,” which is interest income less interest expense on debt which finances interest-bearing assets.  This presentation change had no impact on “Net (loss) income.”
 
Reclassifications
 
The Company made reclassifications to discontinued operations on its previously issued consolidated statements of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 as a result of certain discontinued operations occurring subsequent to September 30, 2012.
 

Interim Period Presentation

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations.
 
The consolidated financial statements are unaudited.  These statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that we considered necessary to present a fair statement of our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.  These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in our 2012 Form 10-K.  The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Note 2—BONDs available-for-sale

   

Sale of the Company’s common shares in TEB
 
On July 3, 2013, the Company sold the common shares of TEB to Merrill Lynch Portfolio Management, Inc. (together with its affiliates, the “Purchaser”), an affiliate of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2013 (“Share Purchase Agreement”), by and among the Purchaser, MuniMae TEI Holdings, LLC, the Company and TEB.  Immediately prior to the closing, TEB distributed to the Company, and the Company retained approximately $146.7 million of bonds and bond related investments on an unleveraged basis comprised of TEB’s bonds that were non-performing (i.e., bonds that are 30 days or greater past due in either principal or interest) as well as certain performing bonds with debt service coverage below 1.0x, its participating multifamily bonds, and all but one of its CDD bonds.
 
Following TEB’s distribution of the foregoing bonds, the Purchaser paid the Company $78.7 million for the TEB common shares, reflecting (a) the value of the bonds and non-bond related investments remaining in TEB, consisting of fixed rate performing multifamily bonds and interests in such bonds and one CDD bond (aggregate fair value of $848.6 million) as well as cash, restricted cash and accrued interest of approximately $51.5 million, net of (b) TEB’s contractual debt and preferred share obligations of $821.4 million including interest and distributions due and payable of $4.8 million, which will remain the obligation of TEB.  As a result of the transaction, the Company eliminated $816.7 million of debt and preferred equity financing (liquidation preference).  See Note 6, “Debt” and Note 12, “Equity” for more information.
 
Even though the Company sold bonds and interests in bonds with a fair value of $848.6 million, the Company derecognized from its balance sheet only $679.0 million of bonds because bonds totaling  $94.4 million did not receive sale accounting and $75.2 million were not reported as bonds on our balance sheet because the Company consolidated the real estate serving as collateral to these bonds.
 
On July 3, 2013, the Company also entered into two Total Return Swap (“TRS”) agreements with the Purchaser using the July 3, 2013 fair value of two bond assets of $30.6 million to set the notional amount for the TRS.  Under the terms of the TRS, the Purchaser is required to pay the Company an amount equal to the interest payments received on the two assets, currently a weighted average rate of 6.9%, and the Company  is required to pay the Purchaser a rate of SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) plus a spread of 150 basis points (“bps”) on the notional amount of the TRS.  The Company also agreed with the Purchaser to pledge $16.3 million of cash as additional collateral against the Company’s new and existing TRS borrowings with the Purchaser.  Because the Company retains the economic risk and rewards associated with these bonds, they do not receive sale accounting (these bonds are included in the $94.4 million described above). Also included in the $94.4 million of bonds that did not receive sale accounting were $63.8 million of senior certificates in bonds where the Company retained the subordinate certificates and therefore did not receive sale accounting for the sale of the senior interests.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the third quarter 2013 impact of the transactions described above. 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in MuniMae’s cash (including $16,337 of restricted cash)
 
$
$78,664
 
 
Reduction in bonds
 
 
(678,983)
 
(1)
Reduction in other assets (bond interest receivable)
 
 
(4,612)
 
(2)
Reduction in TEB’s cash (including $1,665 of restricted cash)
 
 
(44,841)
 
(2)
Net reduction in assets
 
$
(649,772)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reduction in senior interests and debt owed to securitization trusts
 
$
574,652
 
 
Reduction in mandatorily redeemable preferred shares
 
 
121,000
 
 
Reduction in perpetual preferred shares ($121,000 liquidation preference)
 
 
117,978
 
 
Reduction in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities (interest and distributions payable)
 
 
4,781
 
 
Increase in debt (resulting from bonds and interests in bonds that did not qualify for sale treatment)
 
 
(94,410)
 
(1)
Increase in debt (due from CFVs)
 
 
(75,191)
 
(1)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses (interest payable resulting from failed sales)
 
 
(618)
 
(2)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expense (interest payable due from CFVs)
 
 
(1,442)
 
(2)
Net reduction in liabilities
 
$
646,750
 
 
Net reduction in common shareholders’ equity
 
$
(3,022)
 
(3)
 
(1)    The sum of these amounts total $848.6 million and represents the fair value of the bonds sold on July 3, 2013.
 
(2)    Represents the total cash, restricted cash and interest receivable of $51.5 million transferred to the Purchaser as part of the sale of TEB.
 
(3)    Represents the difference between the Company’s carrying value of the perpetual preferred shares on June 30, 2013 of $118.0 million as compared to the liquidation preference amount assumed in the sale on July 3, 2013 of $121.0 million.
 
In addition to the net $3.0 million reduction to common equity as described above, the bonds transferred to the Purchaser  (that received sale accounting) resulted in a gain on sale of bonds of $75.7 million reported through "net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives" on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These gains were offset by a corresponding reduction to "reversal of unrealized gains on sold/redeemed bonds" on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss resulting in no changes to common equity.
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s bonds and related unrealized losses and unrealized gains at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
 
Basis
Adjustments (1)
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Fair Value
 
Mortgage revenue bonds
 
$
146,587
 
 
$
(3,879)
 
$
(37,572)
 
$
16,776
 
$
121,912
 
Other bonds
 
 
80,045
 
 
 
(1,921)
 
 
(22,922)
 
 
19,371
 
 
74,573
 
Total
 
$
226,632
(2)
 
$
(5,800)
 
$
(60,494)
 
$
36,147
 
$
196,485
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
 
Basis
Adjustments (1)
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Fair Value
 
Mortgage revenue bonds
 
$
898,209
 
 
$
(10,314)
 
$
(118,933)
 
$
115,196
 
$
884,158
 
Other bonds
 
 
86,113
 
 
 
(2,339)
 
 
(22,364)
 
 
23,826
 
 
85,236
 
Total
 
$
984,322
(2)
 
$
(12,653)
 
$
(141,297)
 
$
139,022
 
$
969,394
 
 
(1)     Represents net discounts, deferred costs and fees.
 
(2)     The Company had bonds with an unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) of $113.5 million ($124.9 million fair value) and $123.9 million ($125.1 million fair value) at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, which were eliminated due to consolidation of the real estate partnerships where the real estate served as collateral for the Company’s bonds.  See Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures” for more information.
     
 
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Mortgage Revenue Bonds
 
Mortgage revenue bonds are issued by state and local governments or their agencies or authorities to finance multifamily rental housing; typically however, the only source of recourse on these bonds is the collateral, which is a first mortgage or a subordinate mortgage on the underlying properties.  The Company’s rights under the mortgage revenue bonds are defined by the contractual terms of the underlying mortgage loans, which are pledged to the bond issuer and assigned to a trustee for the benefit of bondholders to secure the payment of debt service (any combination of interest and/or principal as set forth in the trust indenture) on the bonds.
 
The payment of debt service on our subordinate bond investments occurs only after payment of senior obligations which have priority to the cash flow of the underlying collateral.  At September 30, 2013, the Company’s subordinate bond investments had an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $9.5 million (or $49.0 million including those bond investments eliminated in consolidation, $15.2 million of which a third party held the related senior interests).
 
At September 30, 2013, the Company had no participating bonds (i.e., bonds that allow the Company to receive additional interest from net property cash flows in addition to the base interest rate) on its balance sheet; however, there were participating bonds eliminated in consolidation with an unpaid principal balance of $33.3 million.
 
The interest income from the mortgage revenue bonds (including interest income from the participating bonds) is exempt from federal income tax. However, a significant portion of the tax-exempt income generated from the mortgage revenue bonds is subject to the alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) calculation for federal income tax purposes. Prior to July 10, 2013, we were a pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes, meaning our shareholders paid any taxes due on our pass through income, which included any taxes due in respect of bond income subject to AMT. Effective July 10, 2013, we are taxed as a corporation and therefore the Company will now be responsible for AMT related to our mortgage revenue bonds. However, we have significant loss carryfowards that we expect will be sufficient to offset federal taxable income and gains for the foreseeable future. 
 

Other Bonds

 

Other bonds consists primarily of municipal bonds issued by community development districts or other municipal issuers to finance the development of community infrastructure supporting single-family housing and mixed-use and commercial developments such as storm water management systems, roads and utilities.  In some cases these bonds are secured by specific payments or assessments pledged by the issuers or incremental tax revenue generated by the underlying properties.  The income on these bonds is exempt from federal income tax and is generally not included in the AMT calculation.
 
Maturity
 
Principal payments on bonds are based on amortization tables set forth in the bond documents.  If no principal amortization is required during the bond term, the outstanding principal balance is required to be paid in a lump sum payment at maturity or at such earlier time as may be provided under the bond documents.  The following table summarizes, by contractual maturity, the amortized cost and fair value of bonds available-for-sale at September 30, 2013.
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Non-Amortizing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due in less than one year
 
$
 
$
 
Due between one and five years
 
 
 
 
 
Due between five and ten years
 
 
 
 
 
Due after ten years
 
 
1,429
 
 
1,532
 
Amortizing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due at stated maturity dates between December 2013 and June 2056
 
 
158,909
 
 
194,953
 
 
 
$
160,338
 
$
196,485
 
   
 
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Bonds with Lockouts, Prepayment Premiums or Penalties
 
Substantially all of the Company’s bonds include provisions that allow the borrowers to prepay the bonds at a premium or at par after a specified date that is prior to the stated maturity date. The following table provides the amount of bonds that were prepayable without restriction, premium or penalty at September 30, 2013 as well as the year in which the remaining portfolio becomes prepayable without restriction, premium or penalty at each period presented.
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Bonds that may be prepaid without restrictions, premiums or penalties at September 30,
   2013
 
$
 
$
 
October 1 through December 31, 2013
 
 
1,133
 
 
1,400
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
 
10,183
 
 
13,410
 
2017
 
 
5,725
 
 
6,488
 
Thereafter
 
 
106,023
 
 
128,531
 
Bonds that may not be prepaid
 
 
37,274
 
 
46,656
 
Total
 
$
160,338
 
$
196,485
 
 
Non-Accrual Bonds
 
The carrying value of bonds on non-accrual was $70.5 million and $103.8 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively (or $103.4 million at September 30, 2013 including those bonds eliminated in consolidation). During the period in which these bonds were on non-accrual, the Company recognized interest income on a cash basis of $3.2 million and $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively (or $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 including those bonds eliminated in consolidation).  Interest income not recognized on the non-accrual bonds was $3.6 million and $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively (or $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 including those bonds eliminated in consolidation).
 
Bond Aging Analysis
 
The following table provides an aging analysis for the fair value of bonds available-for-sale at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30, 
2013
 
December 31, 
2012
 
Total current
 
$
117,709
 
$
850,155
 
30-59 days past due
 
 
 
 
8,013
 
60-89 days past due
 
 
8,244
 
 
7,471
 
Greater than 90 days
 
 
70,532
 
 
103,755
 
Total
 
$
196,485
 
$
969,394
 
 
Bond Sales and Redemptions
 
The Company recorded cash proceeds on sales and redemptions of bonds of $10.1 million and $8.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
Provided in the table below are unrealized losses and realized gains and losses recorded through “Impairment on bonds” and “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” for bonds sold or redeemed during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, as well as for bonds still in the Company’s portfolio at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
 
For the three months
ended September 30,
 
For the nine months
ended September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Bond impairment recognized on bonds held at each period-end
 
$
(939)
 
$
(2,282)
 
$
(1,242)
 
$
(3,369)
 
Bond impairment recognized on bonds sold/redeemed during each period
 
 
 
 
 
 
(530)
 
 
 
Gains recognized at time of sale/redemption
 
 
76,362
 
 
2
 
 
76,960
 
 
54
 
Total net gains (losses) on bonds
 
$
75,423
 
$
(2,280)
 
$
75,188
 
$
(3,315)
 
   
 
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Unfunded Bond Commitments
 
Unfunded bond commitments are agreements to fund construction or renovation of properties securing a bond over the construction or renovation period.  Since September 30, 2010 there have been no unfunded bond commitments. 

Note 3—INVESTMENTS IN PREFERRED STOCK

 

These investments are prepayable at any time and are comprised of preferred stock investments in a private national mortgage lender and servicer specializing in affordable and market rate multifamily housing, senior housing and healthcare.  At September 30, 2013, the carrying value of the preferred stock investments was $31.4 million and the UPB and estimated fair value was $36.6 million with a weighted average distribution rate of 14.4%.  These investments were obtained as part of the Company’s sale of its Agency Lending business in May 2009.  As part of the sale, the Company agreed to reimburse the purchaser for potential losses up to a maximum of $30.0 million over the first four years after the sale date.  This reimbursement agreement expired on May 15, 2013 and over the course of the obligation period the Company used $3.4 million of shares to settle loss obligations. The Company accounts for the preferred stock using the historical cost approach and tests for impairment at each balance sheet date.  An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the preferred stock is not deemed recoverable.  The Company did not have impairments on the preferred stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
The Company was obligated to fund losses on specific loans identified at the sale date that were not part of the $30.0 million loss reimbursement discussed above.  During the first quarter of 2013, the Company paid the purchaser $0.2 million to fully satisfy the guarantee obligation related to the specific loans and over the course of the entire obligation period, the Company paid the purchaser $1.8 million to cover losses on the specific loans.  See Note 10, “Guarantees and Collateral.”
 
On March 28, 2013, the Company sold 100% of its interests in the preferred stock investments for $36.6 million plus accrued interest.  Separately, the Company entered into three total return swap agreements with an affiliate of the purchaser of the preferred stock investments. The notional amount of the TRS was set based on the preferred stock investments as the reference asset. Under the terms of the TRS, the Company receives an amount equal to the distributions on the preferred stock, a weighted average rate of 14.4% at September 30, 2013, and the Company pays a quarterly rate of 3-month LIBOR plus a spread of 400 bps, 4.25% at September 30, 2013, on the notional amount, currently an aggregate of $36.6 million. The TRS interest payments settle on a “net” basis and the notional amount will decline if and when the preferred stock is redeemed in part or in full. At September 30, 2013 the Company held $12.4 million in a restricted collateral account as security for the TRS.
 
The TRS agreements have a termination date of March 31, 2015, and a termination fee equal to 1% of the notional amount. The Company may elect to terminate any or all of the TRS at any time. The counterparty to the TRS has the right to terminate the TRS upon the occurrence of certain events. Under any termination event, if the fair values of the preferred stock are above par, the Company will receive the premium value above par. If the fair values of the preferred stock are below par, the Company will be required to pay the difference between fair value and par.
 
The Company recorded the $36.6 million of proceeds from the transfer of its interest in the preferred stock investments as debt on the consolidated balance sheets secured by the preferred stock as the sale transaction did not meet the criteria for sale accounting.  See Note 6, “Debt.”

Note 4—Real estate

 

Real estate held-for-use
 
The following table summarizes real estate held-for-use at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
MuniMae’s real estate held-for-use
 
$
18,214
 
$
17,756
 
Real estate held-for-use related to CFVs(1)
 
 
103,649
 
 
111,931
 
Total real estate held-for-use
 
$
121,863
 
$
129,687
 
 
(1)       For more information see Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures.”
 
MuniMae’s real estate held-for-use was comprised of three investments in undeveloped land with a carrying value of $7.9 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and an affordable multifamily property with a carrying value of $10.3 million and $9.9 million, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
   
Real estate held-for-sale
 
During the third quarter of 2013, the Company foreclosed on a multifamily real estate partnership serving as collateral to one of its bonds.  The fair value of the Company’s bond was $10.4 million at the foreclosure date.  The Company sold the real estate property for $10.7 million in net cash proceeds. Because the bond had unrealized gains recorded through accumulated other comprehensive income, the Company transferred unrealized gains of $2.4 million out of equity and into income through an increase to “Net gains due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure” resulting in no impact to overall common equity.  A gain on sale of real estate of $0.3 million was recorded to “Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.”
 
 
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During the second quarter of 2013, the Company took a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure on a multifamily real estate property serving as collateral to one of its bonds.  The fair value of the Company’s bond was $7.3 million at March 31, 2013 and during the second quarter of 2013, after taking title to the property, the Company sold the real estate property for $7.3 million in net cash proceeds. Because the bond had unrealized gains recorded through accumulated other comprehensive income, the Company transferred unrealized gains of $1.2 million out of equity and into income through an increase to “Net gains due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure” resulting in no impact to overall common shareholders’ equity.
 
For information regarding real estate held-for-sale related to CFVs see Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures.”

Note 5—OTHER ASSETS

 

The following table summarizes other assets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Solar facilities (includes other assets such as cash and other receivables)
 
$
5,640
 
$
7,960
 
Investment in a real estate partnership
 
 
6,089
 
 
6,266
 
Accrued interest receivable
 
 
1,461
 
 
6,035
 
State tax receivables, net
 
 
219
 
 
2,403
 
Debt issuance costs, net
 
 
3,705
 
 
10,199
 
Loans receivable
 
 
1,188
 
 
1,165
 
Other assets
 
 
2,210
 
 
3,428
 
Other assets held by CFVs (1)
 
 
23,714
 
 
17,568
 
Total other assets
 
$
44,226
 
$
55,024
 
 
(1)       For more information see Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures.” 
 
Solar Facilities
 
At September 30, 2013, the Company had a solar investment fund and four solar facilities with a carrying value of $4.9 million.   These facilities generate energy that is sold under long-term power contracts to the owner or lessee of the properties on which the projects are built.  The useful life of these solar facilities is generally twenty years.
 
During the second quarter of 2013, the counterparty on a long-term power contract exercised its right to terminate the contract by paying a termination fee of $1.3 million, which represented the carrying amount of the solar facility at March 31, 2013.  At termination, the Company had approximately $0.8 million in non-recourse debt for which the solar facility was serving as collateral.  This debt was fully paid using proceeds from the termination.  The lender and the Company also agreed to $0.3 million in contingent interest in connection with the termination which resulted in a $0.3 million loss which was recognized during the second quarter of 2013.
 
The Company has a contingent liability to creditors of its remaining solar facilities who provided non-recourse debt to finance the solar facilities.  The Company entered into agreements with these creditors to provide for contingent interest to be paid to them should the Company recover its investment in the solar facilities.  The total contingent liability associated with these agreements was $1.3 million at September 30, 2013 and should the facilities generate enough cash to pay the contingent interest, the Company will begin to record the associated contingent interest expense.
 
Investment in a Real Estate Partnership
 
Investment in a real estate partnership represents a 33.3% interest in a partnership that was formed to take a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure on land that was collateral for a loan held by the Company.  The remaining interest in the partnership is held by a third party who had also loaned money to the developer on the same land parcel.  The ownership interests in the partnership were determined based on the relative loan amounts provided by the Company and the third party lender.  This third party interest holder is the primary beneficiary of the partnership.
 
 
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The following table displays the total assets and liabilities held by the real estate partnership  in which the Company held an equity investment at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Investment in a real estate partnership:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets (primarily real estate)
 
$
18,800
 
$
18,820
 
Total liabilities
 
 
447
 
 
 
 
The following table displays the net (loss) income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 for the real estate partnership:
  
 
 
For the three months
ended September 30,
 
For the nine months
ended September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(194)
 
$
(38)
 
$
(583)
 
$
302
 
 
Accrued Interest Receivable
 
As part of the TEB sale, the accrued interest related to the bonds transferred ($4.4 million) to the Purchaser was also transferred as part of the sale.
 
State Tax Receivables, net
 
State tax receivables represent the net refund position as reflected on the Company’s various state tax returns.  A portion of these receivables may be subject to challenge by the relevant tax authority and therefore a liability for uncertain tax positions of $0.7 million and $2.3 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, has been recorded through “Other liabilities.”
 
On March 20, 2013, the Company entered into a closing agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for all years covered by an audit of the Company by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pursuant to the closing agreement, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts agreed to issue a refund of $1.8 million to the Company.  The Company received the refund on April 8, 2013.  This agreement also resolved $1.6 million of the Company’s uncertain tax positions recorded at December 31, 2012.  As a result, during the first quarter of 2013 the Company recorded a $1.6 million benefit on the consolidated statements of operations for the reduction of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits reflected in “Income tax (expense) benefit” for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
Debt issuance costs, net
 
As part of the Company’s sale of its common shares in TEB, the Purchaser assumed the debt obligations held by TEB at June 30, 2013 ($695.7 million of unpaid principal on the Company’s balance sheet at June 30, 2013).  As a result, the Company accelerated the recognition of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with this debt and increased its bond-related debt interest expense by $5.5 million during the second quarter of 2013.
 
 
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Note 6—DEBT

 

The table below summarizes outstanding debt balances, the weighted-average interest rates and term dates at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
Weighted-Average
Effective Interest
Rate at
September 30,
2013
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
Weighted-Average
Effective Interest
Rate at
December 31, 2012
 
Asset Related Debt (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior interests in and debt owed to securitization trusts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due within one year
 
$
 
%
 
$
 
%
Due after one year
 
 
 
 
 
 
589,592
 
2.1
 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due within one year
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,901
 
7.5
 
Due after one year
 
 
 
 
 
 
83,819
 
7.4
 
Notes payable and other debt – bond related (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due within one year
 
 
21,261
 
1.8
 
 
 
 
 
Due after one year
 
 
125,043
 
5.5
 
 
 
57,729
 
5.0
 
Notes payable and other debt – non-bond related
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due within one year
 
 
1,446
 
9.2
 
 
 
17,617
 
9.9
 
Due after one year
 
 
7,156
 
9.9
 
 
 
8,290
 
9.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total asset related debt
 
 
154,906
 
5.2
 
 
 
761,948
 
3.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Debt (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subordinate debentures (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due within one year
 
 
742
 
8.1
 
 
 
529
 
8.1
 
Due after one year
 
 
142,157
 
7.2
 
 
 
193,971
 
6.9
 
Notes payable and other debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due within one year (4)
 
 
5,342
 
10.0
 
 
 
10,444
 
13.5
 
Due after one year
 
 
61,837
 
5.3
 
 
 
20,634
 
6.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other debt
 
 
210,078
 
6.7
 
 
 
225,578
 
7.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total asset related debt and other debt
 
 
364,984
 
6.1
 
 
 
987,526
 
4.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt related to CFVs (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due within one year
 
 
35
 
6.0
 
 
 
5,908
 
10.0
 
Due after one year
 
 
96,107
 
4.5
 
 
 
49,525
 
2.7
 
Total debt related to CFVs
 
 
96,142
 
4.5
 
 
 
55,433
 
3.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total debt
 
$
461,126
 
5.7
 
 
$
1,042,959
 
4.1
 
 
(1)     Asset related debt is debt which finances interest-bearing assets and the interest expense from this debt is included in “Net interest income” on the consolidated statements of operations.  Other debt is debt which does not finance interest-bearing assets and the interest expense from this debt is included in “Interest expense” under “Operating and other expenses” on the consolidated statements of operations.
(2)     Included in notes payable and other debt were unamortized discounts of $1.7 million at December 31, 2012.
(3)     Included in the subordinate debt balance were $1.3 million of net discounts and effective interest rate payable (i.e., the difference between the current pay rate and the effective interest rate) and $7.1 million of net premiums and effective interest rate payable at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
(4)     This amount includes $3.8 million of debt that has come due and remains payable; however, the Company has a forbearance agreement with the lender such that it is not pursuing any remedies. 
(5)     See Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures” for more information. 
 
 
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Covenant Compliance and Debt Maturities
 
The following table summarizes principal payment commitments across all debt agreements at September 30, 2013:
 
(in thousands)
 
Asset Related Debt
and Other Debt
 
CFVs
Related Debt
 
2013
 
$
4,754
 
$
133
 
2014
 
 
25,157
 
 
469
 
2015
 
 
67,007
 
 
403
 
2016
 
 
34,133
 
 
435
 
2017
 
 
3,737
 
 
469
 
Thereafter
 
 
228,985
 
 
92,974
 
Net discount
 
 
1,211
 
 
1,259
 
Total
 
$
364,984
 
$
96,142
 
 
Included in the 2013 principal payments for asset related debt and other debt is $3.8 million of debt that has come due and remains payable; however, the Company has a forbearance agreement with the lender such that it is not pursuing any remedies. The Company is not in default under any of its other debt arrangements.
 
Asset Related Debt
 
Senior Interests in and Debt Owed to Securitization Trusts
 
On July 3, 2013, all but $2.5 million of the Company’s unpaid principal of $577.1 million in senior interests in and debt owed to securitization trusts at June 30, 2013, was transferred to the Purchaser of the Company’s common shares in TEB.  During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized $4.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with this debt that was recorded within other assets.  During the third quarter of 2013, the remaining $2.5 million in senior interests and debt owed to securitization trusts was repaid.
 
Interest expense on the senior interests in and debt owed to securitization trusts totaled $11.3 million (including $4.6 million related to the acceleration of the unamortized debt issuance costs discussed above) and $9.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares
 
All of the Company’s mandatorily redeemable preferred shares were transferred to the Purchaser of the Company’s common shares in TEB at the liquidation amount of $121.0 million.  During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized the remaining unamortized issuance discounts ($2.3 million) previously recorded as a net discount against the debt balance in order to carry the debt at its liquidation amount.  In addition, the Company recognized $0.9 million of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with this debt that was recorded within other assets.
 
Interest expense on mandatorily redeemable preferred shares totaled $6.5 million (including $3.2 million related to the acceleration of debt issuance costs and issuance discounts discussed above) and $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
During the first quarter of 2013, TEB issued $74 million (unpaid principal) of mandatorily redeemable preferred shares with a distribution rate of 5.0%.  Proceeds from this issuance were used to redeem $43.2 million (liquidation preference) of then outstanding mandatorily redeemable preferred shares at a rate of 7.5%.  The Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $1.5 million during the first quarter of 2013, due to the acceleration of unamortized debt issuance costs and issuance discounts related to the redemption.  These losses are reflected in “Net (losses) gains on early extinguishment of liabilities” for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
Notes Payable and Other Debt – Bond Related
 
This debt is comprised of proceeds received on bond and bond interest transfers that did not qualify for sale accounting treatment because the Company either transferred a participation interest or the Company entered into a performance guarantee at the time of transfer. This debt also includes financing proceeds received on TRS agreements where the related bond did not receive sale accounting treatment.
 
 
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Other Debt
 
Subordinate Debt
 
The table below provides a summary of the key terms of the subordinate debt issued by MMA Financial Inc. (“MFI”) and MMA Financial Holdings, Inc. (“MFH”) and held by third parties at September 30, 2013:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuer
 
Principal
 
Net Premium/
(Discount)
 
Carrying
Value
 
Interim
Principal
Payments
 
Maturity Date
 
Coupon Interest Rate
 
MFI
 
$
29,651
 
$
 
$
29,651
 
 
 
Various dates through December 2033
 
8.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MFH
 
 
33,286
 
 
565
 
 
33,851
 
$4,689 due April 2015
 
March 30, 2035
 
0.75% to March 2015, then 3-month LIBOR plus 3.3%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MFH
 
 
30,116
 
 
331
 
 
30,447
 
$4,242 due May 2015
 
April 30, 2035
 
0.75% to April 2015, then 3-month LIBOR plus 3.3%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MFH
 
 
17,219
 
 
150
 
 
17,369
 
$2,305 due May 2015
 
July 30, 2035
 
0.75% to April 2015, then 3-month LIBOR plus 3.3%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MFH
 
 
31,308
 
 
273
 
 
31,581
 
$4,191 due May 2015
 
July 30, 2035
 
0.75% to April 2015, then 3-month LIBOR plus 3.3%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
141,580
 
$
1,319
 
$
142,899
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense on the subordinate debt totaled $8.2 million and $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
During March of 2013, the Company repurchased the remaining unpaid principal balance ($45.5 million) of MFH subordinate debt due May 2034 for a cash payment of $17.4 million plus accrued interest. As a result of this transaction, the Company recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of $37.9 million, comprised of the difference between the cash payment of $17.4 million and the carrying value of the repurchased debt of $56.9 million, reduced by the acceleration of $1.6 million of debt issuance costs. The gain on debt extinguishment is recorded in “Net (losses) gains on early extinguishment of liabilities” on the consolidated statements of operations for the first nine months of 2013.
 
Notes Payable and Other Debt
 
At September 30, 2013, this debt includes $36.6 million related to the TRS entered into during March of 2013 in connection with the Company’s sale of its preferred stock investment.  See Note 3, “Investment in Preferred Stock” for more information.   The debt is non-amortizing, matures on March 31, 2015 and bears an interest rate of 3-month LIBOR plus 400 bps (4.25% at September 30, 2013), which resets quarterly.  The Company recorded debt issuance costs of $0.8 million associated with the transaction, of which $0.4 million was paid at inception and $0.4 million is payable at termination.
 
Letters of Credit
 
On July 1, 2013, $0.1 million in a letter of credit expired unused and $2.9 million was canceled unused on July 31, 2013.  As a result, the Company had no letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2013. 
 
 
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Note 7— DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s derivative liabilities fair value balances at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
662
 
$
3,184
 
Other
 
 
 
 
360
 
Total derivative financial instruments
 
$
662
 
$
3,544
 
 
The following table summarizes the derivative notional amounts at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
 
 
Notional
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
7,837
 
$
24,885
 
 
The following table summarizes derivative activity for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
 
Realized/Unrealized
(Losses) Gains For the
three months ended
September 30,
 
Realized/Unrealized
(Losses) Gains For the
nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Interest rate swaps(1)
 
$
(76)
 
$
(655)
 
$
(156)
 
$
(2,336)
 
Other
 
 
 
 
(3)
 
 
215
 
 
202
 
Total
 
$
(76)
 
$
(658)
 
$
59
 
$
(2,134)
 
 
(1)     The cash paid and received on interest rate swaps is settled on a net basis and recorded through “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives.” Net cash interest paid was $0.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Net cash paid was $0.7 million and $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note 8—Financial Instruments

 

The following table provides information about financial assets and liabilities not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets.  This table excludes non-financial assets and liabilities.
 
The fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments.  A description of how the Company estimates fair values is provided below.  These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
 
As required by GAAP, assets and liabilities are classified into levels based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The determination of which level an asset or liability gets classified into is based on the following fair value hierarchy:
 
·
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.
·
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs or significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
·
Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.
 
  
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September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
Carrying
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Amount
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in preferred stock
 
$
31,371
 
$
 
$
 
$
36,613
 
$
31,371
 
$
35,807
 
Loans receivable
 
 
1,174
 
 
 
 
 
 
302
 
 
1,072
 
 
383
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior interests in and debt owed to securitization trusts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
589,592
 
 
589,778
 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
88,720
 
 
91,517
 
Notes payable and other debt, bond related
 
 
146,304
 
 
 
 
 
 
145,091
 
 
57,729
 
 
59,001
 
Notes payable and other debt, non-bond related
 
 
75,781
 
 
 
 
 
 
67,851
 
 
56,985
 
 
48,696
 
Notes payable and other debt related to CFVs
 
 
96,142
 
 
 
 
49,745
 
 
44,977
 
 
55,433
 
 
55,580
 
Subordinate debt issued by MFH
 
 
113,248
 
 
 
 
 
 
42,869
 
 
164,500
 
 
47,219
 
Subordinate debt issued by MFI
 
 
29,651
 
 
 
 
 
 
29,651
 
 
30,000
 
 
30,000
 
 
Investment in preferred stock  The fair value of the preferred stock was determined based on the terms and conditions of the preferred stock as compared to other, best available market benchmarks.  At December 31, 2012, the fair value also included the obligation related to the embedded loss-sharing feature contained in the Series B and C preferred stock agreements.  These loss reimbursement agreements expired on May 15, 2013.
 
Loans receivable  –The Company estimates fair value by discounting the expected cash flows using current market yields for similar loans.  Loans receivable is recorded through “Other assets.”
 
Notes payable and other debt   – The fair value was estimated based on discounting contractual cash flows using a market rate of interest or by estimating the fair value of the collateral supporting the debt arrangement, taking into account credit risk.
 
Subordinate debt – The fair value of the subordinate debt was estimated using best available market benchmarks, taking into account credit risk.
 
 
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Note 9—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Recurring Valuations
 
The following tables present assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement Levels at September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds available-for-sale
 
$
196,485
 
$
 
$
 
$
196,485
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
 
$
662
 
$
 
$
 
$
662
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement Levels at December 31, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
December 31,
2012
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds available-for-sale
 
$
969,394
 
$
 
$
 
$
969,394
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
 
$
3,544
 
$
 
$
2,477
 
$
1,067
 
 
The following table presents activity for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs for the three months ended September 30, 2013.
 
(in thousands)
 
Bonds
Available-
for-sale
 
Derivative
Liabilities
 
Balance, July 1, 2013
 
$
896,322
 
$
(694)
 
Net losses included in earnings
 
 
(1,321)
 
 
32
 
Net losses included in other comprehensive income (1)
 
 
(80,682)
 
 
 
Impact from sales/redemptions
 
 
(606,121)
 
 
 
Bonds eliminated due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
(10,168)
 
 
 
Impact from settlements
 
 
(1,545)
 
 
 
Balance, September 30, 2013
 
$
196,485
 
$
(662)
 
 
(1)     This amount includes $5.2 million of unrealized net holding losses arising during the period, which is then reduced by $0.9 million of unrealized bond losses reclassified into operations.  This amount is then increased by $76.4 million of unrealized gains related to bonds that were redeemed.
 
 
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The following table provides the amount included in earnings related to the activity presented in the table above, as well as additional realized (losses) gains recognized at bond sale or redemption and derivative settlement for the three months ended September 30, 2013.
 
(in thousands)
 
Net gains on
bonds (1)
 
Equity in Losses
from Lower Tier
Property
Partnerships
 
Net losses on
derivatives (2)
 
Change in realized gains related to assets and liabilities held at
   July 1, 2013, but settled during the third quarter of 2013
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
Change in unrealized losses related to assets and liabilities still held at
   September 30, 2013
 
 
(939)
 
 
(382)
 
 
32
 
Additional realized gains (losses) recognized
 
 
76,362
 
 
-
 
 
(77)
 
Total gains (losses) reported in earnings
 
$
75,423
 
$
(382)
 
$
(45)
 
 
(1)     Amounts are reflected through “Impairment on bonds” and “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
(2)   Amounts are reflected through “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.
   
The following table presents activity for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
(in thousands)
 
Bonds
Available-
for-sale
 
Derivative
Liabilities
 
Balance, July 1, 2012
 
$
1,006,539
 
$
(1,192)
 
Net losses included in earnings
 
 
(3,373)
 
 
(27)
 
Net gains included in other comprehensive income (1)
 
 
15,085
 
 
 
Impact from purchases
 
 
 
 
 
Impact from sales
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds eliminated due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
(21,545)
 
 
 
Impact from settlements
 
 
(2,419)
 
 
 
Balance, September 30, 2012
 
$
994,287
 
$
(1,219)
 
 
(1)     This amount includes $12.8 million of unrealized net holding gains arising during the period, which is then increased by $2.3 million of unrealized bond losses reclassified into operations.
 
The following table provides the amount included in earnings related to the activity presented in the table above, as well as additional realized losses recognized at bond sale or redemption and derivative settlement for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
(in thousands)
 
Net losses on
bonds (1)
 
Equity in Losses
from Lower Tier
Property
Partnerships
 
Net losses on
derivatives (2)
 
Change in realized gains related to assets and liabilities held at
   July 1, 2012, but settled during the third quarter of 2012
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
Change in unrealized losses related to assets and liabilities still held at
   September 30, 2012
 
 
(2,282)
 
 
(1,091)
 
 
(27)
 
Additional realized gains (losses) recognized
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
(76)
 
Total losses reported in earnings
 
$
(2,280)
 
$
(1,091)
 
$
(103)
 
 
(1)     Amounts are reflected through “Impairment on bonds” and “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
(2)    Amounts are reflected through “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
 
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The following table presents activity for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
(in thousands)
 
Bonds
Available-
for-sale
 
Derivative
Liabilities
 
Balance, January 1, 2013
 
$
969,394
 
$
(1,067)
 
Net losses included in earnings
 
 
(4,589)
 
 
259
 
Net losses included in other comprehensive income (1)
 
 
(91,980)
 
 
 
Impact from sales/redemptions
 
 
(612,154)
 
 
 
Bonds eliminated due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
(55,275)
 
 
 
Impact from settlements
 
 
(8,911)
 
 
146
 
Balance, September 30, 2013
 
$
196,485
 
$
(662)
 
 
(1)     This amount includes $16.8 million of unrealized net holding losses arising during the period, which is then reduced by $1.8 million of unrealized bond losses reclassified into operations.  This amount is then increased by $77.0 million of unrealized gains related to bonds that were redeemed
 
The following table provides the amount included in earnings related to the activity presented in the table above, as well as additional realized (losses) gains recognized at bond sale or redemption and derivative settlement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
(in thousands)
 
Net gains on
bonds (1)
 
Equity in Losses
from Lower Tier
Property
Partnerships
 
Net losses on
derivatives (2)
 
Change in realized gains related to assets and liabilities held at
    January 1, 2013, but settled during the first nine months of 2013
 
$
(530)
 
$
 
$
 
Change in unrealized losses related to assets and liabilities still held at
   September 30, 2013
 
 
(1,242)
 
 
(2,817)
 
 
259
 
Additional realized gains (losses) recognized
 
 
76,960
 
 
 
 
(230)
 
Total gains (losses) reported in earnings
 
$
75,188
 
$
(2,817)
 
$
29
 
 
(1)     Amounts are reflected through “Impairment on bonds” and “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations. 
 
(2)     Amounts are reflected through “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.   
The following table presents activity for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
(in thousands)
 
Bonds
Available-
for-sale
 
Derivative
Liabilities
 
Balance, January 1, 2012
 
$
1,021,628
 
$
(1,167)
 
Net losses included in earnings
 
 
(6,397)
 
 
429
 
Net gains included in other comprehensive income (1)
 
 
31,806
 
 
 
Impact from purchases
 
 
6,189
 
 
 
Impact from sales
 
 
(8,172)
 
 
 
Bonds eliminated due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
(34,108)
 
 
 
Impact from settlements
 
 
(16,659)
 
 
128
 
Transfer into Level 3
 
 
 
 
(609)
 
Balance, September 30, 2012
 
$
994,287
 
$
(1,219)
 
 
(1)     This amount includes $28.4 million of unrealized net holding gains arising during the period, which is then increased by $3.4 million of unrealized bond losses reclassified into operations.
 
 
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The following table provides the amount included in earnings related to the activity presented in the table above, as well as additional realized (losses) gains recognized at bond sale or redemption and derivative settlement for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
(in thousands)
 
Net losses on
bonds (1)
 
Equity in Losses
from Lower Tier
Property
Partnerships
 
Net losses on
derivatives (2)
 
Change in realized gains related to assets and liabilities held at
    January 1, 2012, but settled during the first nine months of 2012
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
Change in unrealized losses related to assets and liabilities still held at
   September 30, 2012
 
 
(3,369)
 
 
(3,028)
 
 
(180)
 
Additional realized gains (losses) recognized
 
 
54
 
 
 
 
(228)
 
Total losses reported in earnings
 
$
(3,315)
 
$
(3,028)
 
$
(408)
 
 
(1)     Amounts are reflected through “Impairment on bonds” and “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
(2)    Amounts are reflected through “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
The following methods or assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of these recurring financial instruments:
 
Bonds Available-for-sale For most of our performing bonds, the Company estimates fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology; specifically, the Company discounts contractual principal and interest payments, adjusted for expected prepayments.  The discount rate for each bond is based on expected investor yield requirements adjusted for bond attributes such as the expected term of the bond, debt service coverage ratios, geographic location and bond size. The weighted average discount rate for the performing bond portfolio was 7.36% and 7.45% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively for performing bonds still held in the portfolio at September 30, 2013.  If observable market quotes are available, the Company will estimate the fair value based on such quoted prices.
   
For non-performing bonds and certain currently performing bonds where payment of full principal and interest is uncertain, the Company estimates fair value by discounting the property’s expected cash flows and residual proceeds using estimated market discount and capitalization rates, less estimated selling costs.  The discount rate averaged 8.6% and 8.2% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively for these bonds still in the portfolio at September 30, 2013.  The capitalization rate averaged 6.6% and 6.9% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, for these bonds still in the portfolio at September 30, 2013.  However, to the extent available, the Company may estimate fair value based on a sale agreement, a letter of intent to purchase, an appraisal or other indications of fair value as available. 
 
The discount rates and capitalization rates as discussed above are significant inputs to bond valuations and are unobservable in the market.  To the extent discount rates and capitalization rates were to increase (decrease) in isolation the corresponding estimated bond values would decrease (increase).
 
Derivative Financial Instruments – At September 30, 2013, the Company had one interest rate swap contract.  This contract was valued using an internal valuation model, taking into consideration credit risk.  
 
Non-recurring Valuations
 
At year-end 2012 and September 30, 2013, the only non-recurring instruments were certain loans held-for-sale; however, the Company’s loan portfolio at each period-end was de minimis.

Note 10—GUARANTEES AND COLLATERAL 
 

Guarantees  

 

Guarantee obligations are recorded through “Other liabilities.”  
 
The following table summarizes guarantees, by type, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:  
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
Maximum
Exposure
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Maximum
Exposure
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Indemnification contracts
 
$
26,178
 
$
1,281
 
$
26,178
 
$
1,531
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
376
 
 
34
 
Total
 
$
26,178
 
$
1,281
 
$
26,554
 
$
1,565
 
 
 
 
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Indemnification Contracts 
 
The Company entered into indemnification contracts with the purchaser of the tax credit equity (“TCE”) business related to the guarantees of the investor yields on their investment in certain LIHTC Funds and indemnifications related to property performance on certain Lower Tier Property Partnerships.  The Company made no cash payments related to these indemnification agreements for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012.  The carrying amount represents the amount of unamortized fees received related to these guarantees with no additional amounts recognized as management does not believe it is probable that it will have to make payments under these indemnifications.  However, it is possible that certain performance guarantees could result in the Company having to pay up to $1.5 million between now and 2017. 
 
The Company’s maximum exposure under its indemnification contracts represents the maximum loss the Company could incur under its guarantee agreements and is not indicative of the likelihood of the expected loss under the guarantee. The Company also has guarantees associated with the LIHTC Funds that were not sold to the purchaser of the TCE business. See Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures” for information on these guarantees. 
 
Other 
 
In 2009, the Company entered into a loss sharing agreement with the purchaser of the Agency Lending business which was settled during the first quarter of 2013.  See Note 3, “Investments in Preferred Stock” for information on this guarantee. 
 

Collateral and restricted assets

 
The following table summarizes assets that are either pledged or restricted for the Company’s use at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. This table also reflects certain assets held by CFVs in order to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Note 
Ref.
 
Restricted
Cash
 
Bonds
Available-
for-sale
 
Real Estate
Held-for-
Use
 
Real Estate
Held-for-
Sale
 
Investment 
in Preferred
stock
 
Other
Assets
 
Total
Assets
Pledged
 
Notes payable
 
A
 
$
 
$
 
$
1,735
 
$
 
$
 
$
11,728
 
$
13,463
 
Other
 
B
 
 
35,004
 
 
132,930
 
 
13,860
 
 
 
 
31,371
 
 
326
 
 
213,491
 
CFVs
 
C
 
 
55,945
 
 
 
 
103,649
 
 
51,836
 
 
 
 
23,714
 
 
235,144
 
Total
 
 
 
$
90,949
 
$
132,930
 
$
119,244
 
$
51,836
 
$
31,371
 
$
35,768
 
$
462,098
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
Note 
Ref.
 
Restricted
Cash
 
Bonds
Available-
for-sale
 
Real Estate
Held-for-
Use
 
Other
Assets
 
Total
Assets
Pledged
 
Notes payable
 
A
 
$
13
 
 
 
 
1,735
 
 
14,302
 
 
16,050
 
Other
 
B
 
 
1,341
 
 
59,354
 
 
13,402
 
 
389
 
 
74,486
 
CFVs
 
C
 
 
53,957
 
 
 
 
111,931
 
 
17,568
 
 
183,456
 
Senior interests in and debt owed
  to securitization trusts
 
D
 
 
2
 
 
865,992
 
 
2,619
 
 
 
 
868,613
 
Total
 
 
 
$
55,313
 
$
925,346
 
$
129,687
 
$
32,259
 
$
1,142,605
 
 
A.  
The Company pledges bonds, loans, investments in preferred stock, investments in solar facilities and an investment in a mixed-use real estate development as collateral for notes payable.  
 
 
B. 
The Company pledges collateral in connection with secured borrowings, derivative transactions, other liabilities, guarantee exposure and leases. The Company may elect to pledge collateral on behalf of the Company’s customers in order to facilitate credit and other collateral requirements. In addition, cash may be restricted for funding obligations.  
 
 
C.  
These are assets held by CFVs. The real estate serves as collateral to bonds eliminated in consolidation.  
 
 
D.  
Includes assets held by bond securitization trusts as well as assets pledged as collateral for bond securitizations.   
 
 
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Note 11—Commitments and Contingencies

 

Operating Leases   

 
The Company has various operating leases that expire at various dates through 2018. These leases require the Company to pay property taxes, maintenance and other costs.   
 
The following table summarizes rental expense and rental income from operating leases for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
Reported through
General and Administrative
 
Reported through
Discontinued Operations
 
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
September 30,
2012
 
September 30,
2013
 
September 30,
2012
 
Rental expense
 
$
(1,537)
 
$
(1,660)
 
$
(492)
 
$
(1,107)
 
Rental income
 
 
976
 
 
1,173
 
 
492
 
 
1,107
 
Net rental expense
 
$
(561)
 
$
(487)
 
$
 
$
 
 
The following table summarizes the future minimum rental commitments on non-cancelable operating leases at September 30, 2013:
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
2013
 
$
457
 
2014
 
 
1,182
 
2015
 
 
1,146
 
2016
 
 
676
 
2017
 
 
108
 
2018
 
 
40
 
Total minimum future rental commitments
 
$
3,609
 
 
At September 30, 2013, the Company expects to receive $1.8 million in future rental payments from non-cancelable subleases, which is not netted against the commitments above.

 

Litigation

 

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are named as defendants in various litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. These proceedings may include claims for substantial or indeterminate compensatory or punitive damages, or for injunctive or declaratory relief.
 
The Company establishes reserves for litigation matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Once established, reserves may be adjusted when new information is obtained.
 
It is the opinion of the Company’s management that adequate provisions have been made for losses with respect to litigation matters and other claims that existed at September 30, 2013. Management believes the ultimate resolution of these matters is not likely to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Assessment of the potential outcomes of these matters involves significant judgment and is subject to change, based on future developments, which could result in significant changes.
 
Shareholder Matters 
 
The Company is a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit and two derivative suits originally filed in 2008. The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim to represent a class of investors in the Company’s shares who allegedly were injured by misstatements in press releases and SEC filings between May 3, 2004, and January 28, 2008. The plaintiffs seek unspecified damages for themselves and the shareholders of the class they purport to represent. In the derivative suits, the plaintiffs claim, among other things, that the Company was injured because its directors and certain named officers did not fulfill duties regarding the accuracy of its financial disclosures. Both the class action and the derivative cases are pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the class action and in June 2012, the Court issued a ruling dismissing all of the counts alleging any knowing or intentional wrongdoing by the Company or its affiliates, directors and officers. The only remaining counts relate to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan. Plaintiffs have appealed the Court’s ruling. As of September 30, 2013, based on the Company’s exposure under the remaining counts, the Company believes it is probable that it will settle this case for at least $0.5 million and as such the Company has a contingent obligation for $0.5 million (reported through “Other liabilities”). If the plaintiffs are successful on appeal, or as a result of an agreed upon settlement, it is possible that the Company could incur additional losses and these additional losses could be significant; however, these losses cannot be estimated at this time. To the extent there are additional losses, the Company expects those losses to be covered by insurance proceeds.
 
 
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On September 27, 2013, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) intended to resolve claims as to filing deficiencies of the Company from 2006 through 2010. Pursuant to the settlement, the SEC issued an order revoking registration of our common shares (“Deregistration Order”) effective September 30, 2013. Once the Deregistration Order was effective, the Company was eligible to re-register its common shares with the SEC. Accordingly the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form 8-A on September 30, 2013 to re-register its common shares under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, which was effective immediately upon filing. Therefore, as of the filing of our Form 8-A, the Company’s common shares were once again registered under the Exchange Act with the SEC. As a result of the deregistration, and subsequent re-registration, of the Company’s common shares, the Company believes it has resolved the historical filing deficiencies described in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K.

Note 12—Equity
 

Common Share Information

 

The following table provides a summary of net income to common shareholders as well as information pertaining to weighted average shares used in the per share calculations as presented on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net income from continuing operations
 
$
73,042
 
$
1,111
 
$
106,927
 
$
5,632
 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
 
274
 
 
(393)
 
 
5,215
 
 
1,342
 
Net income to common shareholder
 
$
73,316
 
$
718
 
$
112,142
 
$
6,974
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average shares (1)
 
 
42,290
 
 
42,304
 
 
42,380
 
 
42,207
 
Common stock equivalents (2) (3) (4)
 
 
1,626
 
 
76
 
 
1,443
 
 
207
 
Diluted weighted-average shares
 
 
43,916
 
 
42,380
 
 
43,823
 
 
42,414
 
 
 
(1)
Includes common shares issued and outstanding, as well as non-employee directors’ and employee deferred shares that have vested, but are not issued and outstanding.
 
 
 
 
(2)
At September 30, 2013, 2,128,125 stock options were in the money and had a dilutive impact of 1,470,198 shares and 1,373,840 shares for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. In addition, 260,417 unvested employee deferred shares had a dilutive impact of 156,251 and 69,826 shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
 
 
 
 
(3)
At September 30, 2012, 850,000 stock options were in the money and had a dilutive impact of 75,508 shares and 206,967 shares for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. There were no unvested employee deferred shares at September 30, 2012.
 
 
 
 
(4)
For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the average number of options excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share was 302,287 and 456,803, respectively, because of their anti-dilutive effect. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the average number of options excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share was 1,512,031 and 1,060,535, respectively, because of their anti-dilutive effect.
 
On July 10, 2013, the Company converted from a partnership to a corporation for federal and state income tax purposes.  As a result of the conversion, the Company will (i) be a direct corporate taxpayer, (ii) no longer pass through its income and loss to its shareholders for tax purposes, and (iii) no longer issue each shareholder an annual tax statement on Schedule K-1 (although there will be investor K-1s for the partial year January 1, 2013 through July 9, 2013). At the date of the conversion to a corporation, there was no impact to the Company’s earnings.
 
During November 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a one year stock repurchase program of up to $1.0 million. The program was terminated and replaced with a new stock repurchase program as authorized by our Board of Directors on August 8, 2013. Specifically, the Board authorized management to enter into an amended and restated stock repurchase program effective subsequent to the Company’s filing of the June 30, 2013 quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and in any event not earlier than August 15, 2013. Pursuant to this authorization the Company amended and restated the plan on August 16, 2013, to provide for the Company to purchase up to four million shares, and up to 800,000 shares in any one calendar month at a price up to 100% of its common shareholders’ equity per share as shown on its most recently filed periodic report. During September 2013  the Board authorized further amendments to the plan to increase the aggregate shares authorized for repurchase to five million shares, to remove the monthly limit  of  800,000 shares and to allow for block trades.  The Company has repurchased 386,236 shares at an average price of $1.31 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
 
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Perpetual Preferred Shareholders’ Equity in a Subsidiary Company
 
On July 3, 3013 the perpetual preferred shares were assumed at their liquidation preference amount by the Purchaser of the Company’s common shares in TEB. As a result, the Company recorded a reduction to common shareholders’ equity of $3.0 million representing the difference between the carrying value of the preferred shares of $118.0 million and the liquidation preference amount assumed by the Purchaser of the Company’s common shares in TEB. 
 
During the second quarter of 2013, TEB repurchased and retired five shares of Series C-1 cumulative perpetual preferred shares (original liquidation preference of $5.0 million) and three shares of Series D Preferred Shares (original liquidation preference of $6.0 million) for $9.5 million. As a result of the repurchase and retirement, the Company recorded a net increase to common equity of $1.2 million, comprised of the discount on the repurchase of $1.5 million partially offset by unamortized issuance discounts of $0.3 million associated with these shares.
 
As discussed in Note 6, “Debt,” during the first quarter of 2013, TEB issued $74 million (liquidation preference) of mandatorily redeemable preferred shares with a distribution rate of 5.0%. Proceeds from this issuance were used to redeem $27.0 million (liquidation preference) of then outstanding perpetual preferred shares with a weighted average distribution rate of 8.5%. The Company recorded a net reduction in common shareholders’ equity of $0.3 million as a result of unamortized issuance discounts and net premiums paid related to the redeemed shares.
 
Noncontrolling Interests 
 
A significant component of equity is comprised of outside investor interests in entities that the Company consolidates. In addition to the preferred shares discussed above, the Company reported the following noncontrolling interests within equity in entities that the Company did not wholly own at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Noncontrolling interests in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIHTC Funds
 
$
343,962
 
$
379,407
 
SA Fund
 
 
130,915
 
 
122,641
 
Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
14,470
 
 
10,777
 
IHS
 
 
(1,451)
 
 
(1,034)
 
Total
 
$
487,896
 
$
511,791
 
 
Substantially all of these interests represent limited partner interests in partnerships or the equivalent of limited partner interests in limited liability companies. In allocating income between the Company and the noncontrolling interest holders of the consolidated entities, the Company takes into account the legal agreements governing ownership, and other contractual agreements and interests the Company has with the consolidated entities. See Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures” for further information.
 
LIHTC Funds 
 
The noncontrolling interest in the LIHTC Funds is comprised primarily of the LIHTC Funds’ investment in Lower Tier Property Partnerships as well as operating cash partially offset by the LIHTC Funds’ obligations which primarily consist of unfunded equity commitments to Lower Tier Property Partnerships. The vast majority of the equity in the LIHTC Funds is held by third parties as the Company’s equity interest is nominal (ranging from 0.01% to 0.04%). A LIHTC Fund’s investment in Lower Tier Property Partnerships is accounted for under the equity method which means the investment balance is impacted by its share of Lower Tier Property Partnership income or loss. By design, the Lower Tier Property Partnerships typically generate net losses which are generally driven by depreciation of the rental property. The investment balance is also impacted by impairment charges as well as investment disposition activity. The decline in the noncontrolling interest balance was primarily a result of the decline in the LIHTC Funds’ investment balance mainly due to net operating losses and impairment charges recognized in the first nine months of 2013. During the first nine months of 2013, the Funds’ investment balance declined by $33.6 million and the noncontrolling interest balance declined by $35.4 million. See Note 16, “Consolidated Funds and Ventures” for further information.
 
SA Fund
 
The noncontrolling interest in the SA Fund is comprised primarily of the SA Fund’s investment in for-sale and rental properties as well as operating cash partially offset by the SA Fund’s debt obligations. The vast majority of the equity in the SA Fund is held by third parties as the Company’s equity interest is 2.7%. The SA Fund’s investments in for-sale and rental properties are accounted for at fair value. During the first nine months of 2013, the SA Fund’s noncontrolling interest balance increased by $8.3 million, which was due to $7.4 million of capital contributions from third party equity holders and $21.6 million of net operating income partially offset by $20.7 million of foreign currency translation loss adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  Because the SA Fund’s functional currency is the South African rand and the Company’s functional currency is the US dollar, the Company translates the SA Fund’s rand balance sheet into a dollar denominated balance sheet as part of consolidating the SA Fund into the Company’s balance sheet. The translation losses recorded for the first nine months of 2013 were a result of the weakening of the South African rand as compared to the US dollar. The Company recorded foreign currency translation losses of $0.6 million through OCI allocable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
 
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Lower Tier Property Partnerships 
 
At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, two non-profit entities (which are consolidated by the Company) consolidated certain Lower Tier Property Partnerships because they were either the GP or the owner of rental properties. 
 
These non-profits held 14 and 12 Lower Tier Property Partnerships of which four and one were classified as held for sale at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The remaining properties at each period end were classified as held for use.
 
IHS 
 
At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 17% of IHS was held by third parties.
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 
 
The following table summarizes the net change in accumulated other comprehensive income and amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2013.
 
 
 
Unrealized
Gains on
Bonds
Available-
for-Sale
 
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Balance at July 1, 2013
 
$
119,239
 
 
$
(333)
 
$
118,906
 
Unrealized net holding (losses) gains arising during period
 
 
(5,259)
 
 
 
43
 
 
(5,216)
 
Reversal of unrealized gains on sold/redeemed bonds
 
 
(76,362)
(1)
 
 
 
 
(76,362)
 
Reclassification of unrealized losses to income
 
 
939
 
 
 
 
 
939
 
Reclassification of unrealized gains to operations due to
    consolidation of funds and ventures
 
 
(2,411)
(1)
 
 
 
 
(2,411)
 
Net current period other comprehensive income
 
 
(83,093)
 
 
 
43
 
 
(83,050)
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
 
$
36,146
 
 
$
(290)
 
$
35,856
 
 
     
(1) 
Realized gains on bond redemptions included in “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
The following table summarizes the net change in accumulated other comprehensive income and amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
 
 
Unrealized
Gains on
Bonds
Available-
for-Sale
 
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Balance at January 1, 2013
 
$
139,021
 
 
$
(334)
 
$
138,687
 
Unrealized net holding (losses) gains arising during period
 
 
(16,792)
 
 
 
44
 
 
(16,748)
 
Reversal of unrealized gains on sold/redeemed bonds
 
 
(76,960)
(1)
 
 
 
 
(76,960)
 
Reclassification of unrealized losses to income
 
 
1,772
 
 
 
 
 
1,772
 
Reclassification of unrealized gains to operations due to consolidation of funds and ventures
 
 
(10,895)
(1)
 
 
 
 
(10,895)
 
Net current period other comprehensive income
 
 
(102,875)
 
 
 
44
 
 
(102,831)
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
 
$
36,146
 
 
$
(290)
 
$
35,856
 
 
 
(1)
Realized gains on bond redemptions included in “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
 
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Note 13—Stock-Based Compensation 

 

The Company has stock-based compensation plans (“Plans”) for Non-employee Directors (“Non-employee Directors’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan”) and stock-based incentive compensation plans for employees (“Employees’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan”).
 
Total compensation expense recorded for these Plans was as follows for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Employees’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan
 
$
279
 
$
22
 
$
1,937
 
$
106
 
Non-employee Directors’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan
 
 
75
 
 
63
 
 
200
 
 
188
 
Total
 
$
354
 
$
85
 
$
2,137
 
$
294
 

 

Employees’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan 

 
The Employees’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan has 6,722,033 shares authorized to be issued, of which 1,870,936 shares were available to be issued at September 30, 2013. The Employees’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan authorizes grants of a broad variety of awards; however, the Company primarily has outstanding non-qualified common stock options and restricted shares. Currently only options can be issued from the existing plan because the plan has only been approved by the Company and not its shareholders.
 
Employee Common Stock Options
 
The Company measures the fair value of options granted with solely time-based vesting using a lattice model for purposes of recognizing compensation expense. The Company believes the lattice model provides a better estimate of the fair value of time-based options as it uses a range of possible outcomes over an option term and can be adjusted for exercise patterns. The Company measures the fair value of options granted with specific stock price targets using a Monte Carlo simulation for purposes of recognizing compensation expense. Because the options granted with stock price targets contain a “market condition” under FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, a Monte Carlo simulation is used to simulate future stock price movements for the Company. The Company believes a Monte Carlo simulation provides a better estimate of the fair value of performance-based options as the model’s flexibility allows for the fair value to account for the vesting provisions as well as the different stock price outcomes.
 
The following table summarizes option activity under the Employees’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan:
 
(in thousands, except per option data)
 
Number of
Options
 
Weighted-
average
Exercise
Price per
Option
 
Weighted-
average
Remaining
Contractual Life
per Option
(in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (1)
 
Period
End
Liability (2)
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2012 (1)
 
1,145
 
$
7.01
 
7.2
 
$
 
$
181
 
Granted in 2012
 
1,200
 
 
0.36
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 (1)
 
2,345
 
 
3.61
 
7.8
 
 
58
 
 
355
 
Forfeited/Expired in 2013
 
(264)
 
 
26.50
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2013 (1)
 
2,081
 
 
0.70
 
7.6
 
 
2,024
 
 
2,076
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of options that were exercisable at:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
1,333
 
 
6.08
 
6.6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
1,436
 
 
0.86
 
7.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

(1)       Intrinsic value is based on outstanding shares.
(2)       Only options that were amortized based on a vesting schedule have a liability balance.  These options were 1,812,118; 1,486,345; and   818,556 at September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2012, respectively.
 
The value of employee options increased by $1.7 million in the first nine months of 2013 and was recognized as additional compensation expense.

 

  
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Employee Deferred Shares

 
The following table summarizes the deferred shares granted to employees. The deferred shares that were issued to employees in the second quarter of 2013 have time and price vesting requirements. Half of the shares vest in three equal tranches over the next three years. The other half of the deferred shares will vest when certain average stock prices have been met.
 
(in thousands, except per
share data)
 
Deferred Share
Grants
 
 
Weighted-
average Grant
Date Share Price
 
January 1, 2013
 
29
 
$
24.98
 
Granted in 2013
 
312
 
 
0.88
 
September 30, 2013
 
341
 
 
2.92
 

 

The Company recognized $0.2 million of additional compensation expense related to employee deferred shares, mainly driven by new grants executed in the second quarter of 2013. 

 

Non-employee Directors’ Stock-Based Compensation Plan 

 
The Non-employee Directors’ Stock-based Compensation Plans authorize a total of 5,650,000 shares for issuance, of which 2,270,735 were available to be issued at September 30, 2013. The Non-employee Directors’ Stock-based Compensation Plans provide for grants of non-qualified common stock options, common shares, restricted shares and deferred shares.
 
The following table summarizes option activity under the Non-employee Directors’ Stock-based Compensation Plan:
 
(in thousands, except per option data)
 
Number of
Options
 
Weighted-
average
Exercise
Price per
Option
 
Weighted-
average
Remaining
Contractual Life
per Option
(in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2012
 
27.0
 
$
24.69
 
1.1
 
$
 
Expired/Forfeited in 2012
 
(10.0)
 
 
24.74
 
 
 
 
 
 
Granted in 2012
 
78.1
 
 
0.36
 
9.8
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
 
95.1
 
 
4.70
 
8.3
 
 
 
Expired/Forfeited in 2013
 
(17.0)
 
 
24.67
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
 
78.1
 
 
0.36
 
9.2
 
 
73
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of options that were exercisable at:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
17.0
 
 
24.67
 
0.4
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
58.6
 
 
0.36
 
9.2
 
 
 
 

 

Stock options awarded in 2012 were valued at $25,000 at the date of issuance and will vest in four equal installments on the last day of each of each quarter during 2013. See the table below which summarizes the director options that vested during the period presented and the deferred shares granted to the directors for services rendered for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The directors are fully vested in the deferred shares at the grant date.
 
(in thousands, except per share
data)
 
Shares
Granted
 
Deferred Share
Grants
 
Weighted-
average Grant
Date Share Price
 
Options
Vested
 
Directors’ Fees
Expense
 
September 30, 2013
 
5
 
62
 
$
1.21
 
59
 
$
200
 
September 30, 2012
 
 
292
 
 
0.32
 
-
 
 
188
 
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $200,000 and $187,500 in Director fees, of which $100,000 and $93,750 was paid in cash and the balance in deferred shares and vested options. Director fees are reflected in “General and administrative” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
The Company appointed a new Director in August 2013. The Company incurred Director fees for six independent directors for the three months ended September 2013 as well as fees for five independent directors for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and nine months ended September 2012.
 
 
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Note 14—Related Party Transactions And Transactions with Affiliates

 

Transactions with The Shelter Group, LLC (“The Shelter Group”)

 

Mark Joseph (Chairman of MuniMae’s Board of Directors) has direct and indirect minority ownership interests in The Shelter Group. The Shelter Group provides property management services for certain properties that serve as collateral for the Company’s bonds. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were two and three such property management contracts, respectively, securing the Company’s bonds (including those bonds eliminated in consolidation). Fees paid by the properties to The Shelter Group under these contracts were $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note 15—discontinued operations

 

The table below reflects the activity related to the Company’s discontinued operations. The revenues, expenses and all other statement of operations activity in discontinued operations, including the gains and losses on dispositions, have been classified as “Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax” and “Net losses (income) allocable to noncontrolling interests from CFVs and IHS – related to discontinued operations” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Four rental properties with a carrying value of $51.8 million were classified as real estate held-for-sale at September 30, 2013.  The revenues, expenses and all other statement of operations amounts were reclassified to “Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.”
 
During the first quarter of 2013, the same non-profit entity sold a property that was classified as held-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012. The sale generated $20.1 million of net cash proceeds. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a gain on sale of the real estate of $5.0 million of which $1.4 million was allocable to noncontrolling interests as reflected in the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Sublease income
 
$
-
 
$
369
 
$
492
 
$
1,107
 
Income from CFVs (primarily rental income)
 
 
3,511
 
 
5,034
 
 
10,968
 
 
14,999
 
Income from REO operations
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
57
 
Rent expense
 
 
-
 
 
(369)
 
 
(492)
 
 
(1,107)
 
Expenses from CFVs (primarily operating expenses)
 
 
(3,594)
 
 
(4,545)
 
 
(10,152)
 
 
(14,707)
 
Other income
 
 
46
 
 
113
 
 
44
 
 
345
 
Net gains on property acquisition
 
 
320
 
 
-
 
 
320
 
 
-
 
Net income before disposal activity
 
 
283
 
 
602
 
 
1,180
 
 
694
 
Disposal:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains related to REO
 
 
95
 
 
-
 
 
95
 
 
-
 
Net gains related to CFVs
 
 
25
 
 
-
 
 
5,252
 
 
-
 
Net income from discontinued operations
 
 
403
 
 
602
 
 
6,527
 
 
694
 
(Income) loss from discontinued operations allocable
   to noncontrolling interests
 
 
(129)
 
 
(995)
 
 
(1,312)
 
 
648
 
Net income (loss) to common shareholders from
   discontinued operations
 
$
274
 
$
(393)
 
$
5,215
 
$
1,342
 
 
The details of net income to common shareholders from discontinued operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Interest income
 
$
-
 
$
765
 
$
1,108
 
$
2,349
 
Other income
 
 
399
 
 
478
 
 
1,268
 
 
1,476
 
Other expense
 
 
(245)
 
 
(1,636)
 
 
(1,161)
 
 
(2,483)
 
Net gains on disposal of REO
 
 
95
 
 
-
 
 
95
 
 
-
 
Net gains on redemption of bonds
 
 
25
 
 
-
 
 
3,905
 
 
-
 
Net income to common shareholders from discontinued
    operations
 
$
274
 
$
(393)
 
$
5,215
 
$
1,342
 

 

 
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Note 16—CONSOLIDATED FUNDS AND VENTURES

 

Due to the Company’s minimal equity ownership interests in certain consolidated entities, the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, equity in losses from those entities’ unconsolidated Lower Tier Property Partnerships and the losses allocated to the noncontrolling interests of the consolidated entities have been separately identified on the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations.  Third-party ownership in these CFVs is recorded in equity as “Noncontrolling interests in CFVs and IHS.”
 
The total assets, by type of consolidated fund or venture, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
LIHTC Funds
 
$
343,544
 
$
381,394
 
SA Fund
 
 
184,770
 
 
175,572
 
Consolidated Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
162,286
 
 
135,674
 
Other consolidated entities
 
 
2,065
 
 
922
 
Total assets of CFVs
 
$
692,665
 
$
693,562
 
 
The following provides a detailed description of the nature of these entities.
 
LIHTC Funds
 
In general, the LIHTC Funds invest in limited partnerships that develop or rehabilitate and operate affordable multifamily housing rental properties.  These properties generate tax operating losses and federal and state income tax credits for their investors, enabling them to realize a return on their investment through reductions in income tax expense.  The LIHTC Funds’ primary assets are their investments in Lower Tier Property Partnerships, which are the owners of the affordable housing properties (see Investments in Lower Tier Property Partnerships in the Asset Summary below).  The LIHTC Funds account for these investments using the equity method of accounting.  The Company sold its GP interest in substantially all of the LIHTC Funds through the sale of its TCE business in July 2009.  However, the Company retained its GP interest in certain LIHTC Funds.  The Company continues to consolidate 11 funds at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The Company’s GP ownership interests of the funds remaining at September 30, 2013 ranges from 0.01% to 0.04%.  The Company has guarantees associated with these funds.  These guarantees, along with the Company’s ability to direct the activities of the funds, have resulted in the Company being the primary beneficiary for financial reporting purposes.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s maximum exposure under these guarantees is estimated to be approximately $659.7 million; however, the Company does not anticipate any losses under these guarantees.
 
SA Fund
 
The Company is the majority owner of the GP of the SA Fund, which is an investment fund formed to invest directly or indirectly in affordable for-sale and rental housing in South Africa and, to a lesser extent, Sub-Saharan Africa (see SA Fund investments in the Asset Summary below).  The SA Fund has $125.8 million in equity commitments from investors, of which $115.3 million has been funded at September 30, 2013.  As a 2.7% limited partner of the SA Fund, the Company’s portion of this equity commitment is $3.4 million.  At September 30, 2013, the Company had funded $3.2 million of this equity commitment.  The SA Fund also has an agreement with Overseas Private Investment Corporation (“OPIC”), an agency of the US, to provide loan financing not to exceed $80.0 million, of which $49.1 million has been funded.  Because the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary of the SA Fund through its majority owned GP interest in the SA Fund, the Company’s 2.7% equity investment is eliminated and the SA Fund is consolidated.  The Company is allocated 2.7% of the SA Fund’s operating activities through an income or loss allocation.
 
Consolidated Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
Due to financial or operating issues at a Lower Tier Property Partnership, the Company may assert its rights to assign the GP’s interest in the Lower Tier Property Partnership to affiliates of the Company.  Generally, the Company will take these actions to either preserve the tax status of the Company’s bonds and/or to protect the LIHTC Fund’s interests in the tax credits.  As a result of its ownership interest, controlling financial interest or its designation as the primary beneficiary, the Company consolidates these Lower Tier Property Partnerships.  The Company consolidated 14 and 12 Lower Tier Property Partnerships at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  Lower Tier Property Partnerships own and operate affordable multifamily housing rental properties (see real estate held-for-use, net and held-for-sale in the Asset Summary below).
 
 
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Other Consolidated Entities
 
The Company also has other consolidated entities where it has been deemed to be the primary beneficiary or the Company has a controlling interest.  At September 30, 2013, these entities include two non-profit entities that provide charitable services and programs for the affordable housing market.
 
The following section provides more information related to the assets of the CFVs at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
Asset Summary:
 
(in thousands)
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
$
55,945
 
$
53,957
 
Investments in Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
299,730
 
 
333,335
 
SA Fund investments
 
 
157,791
 
 
161,433
 
Real estate held-for-use, net
 
 
103,649
 
 
111,931
 
Real estate held-for-sale
 
 
51,836
 
 
15,338
 
Other assets
 
 
23,714
 
 
17,568
 
Total assets of CFVs
 
$
692,665
 
$
693,562
 
 
Substantially all of the assets of the CFVs are restricted for use by the specific owner entity and are not available for the Company’s general use.
 
LIHTC Funds’ Investments in Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
The Lower Tier Property Partnerships of the LIHTC Funds are considered variable interest entities; although in most cases it is the third party GP who is the primary beneficiary.  Therefore, substantially all of the LIHTC Funds’ investments in Lower Tier Property Partnerships are accounted for under the equity method.  The following table provides the LIHTC Funds’ investment balances in the unconsolidated Lower Tier Property Partnerships as well as the assets and liabilities of the Lower Tier Property Partnerships at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
LIHTC Funds’ investment in Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
$
299,730
 
$
333,335
 
Total assets of Lower Tier Property Partnerships (1)
 
$
1,335,223
 
$
1,371,880
 
Total liabilities of Lower Tier Property Partnerships (1)
 
 
1,039,405
 
 
1,041,961
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
The assets of the Lower Tier Property Partnerships are primarily real estate and the liabilities are predominantly mortgage debt.
 
The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from the LIHTC Funds and the underlying Lower Tier Property Partnerships relate to the guarantee exposure associated with the LIHTC Funds discussed above and the Company’s bonds which represent the primary mortgage debt obligation held by the LIHTC Funds’ underlying Lower Tier Property Partnerships.  The fair value of the Company’s bonds secured by properties owned by the Lower Tier Property Partnerships at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, was $63.6 million and $421.3 million, respectively.
 
SA Fund Investments
 
The SA Fund was organized under South African law in a similar manner to US investment companies and therefore follows accounting guidance specific to investment companies which requires fair value accounting for investments.  The Company calculates such fair value based on estimates because there are no readily available market values.  In establishing fair values of its investments, the Company considers financial conditions and operating results, local market conditions, market values of comparable companies and real estate, the stage of each investment, and other factors as appropriate, including obtaining appraisals from independent third-party licensed appraisers.
 
As required by GAAP, assets and liabilities are classified into levels based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement, see Note 9, “Fair Value Measurements.”  The SA Fund investments are carried at their fair value of $157.8 million and $161.4 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively and are considered Level 3 valuations.  As noted in the following table, during the first nine months of 2013, the Fund recorded fair value gains of $20.2 million based on internal fair value estimates; however, these gains were more than offset by $27.2 million of foreign currency translation losses. Because the SA Fund’s functional currency is the South African rand and the Company’s functional currency is the US dollar, the Company translates the SA Fund’s rand balance sheet into a dollar denominated balance sheet as part of consolidating the SA Fund into the Company’s balance sheet. The translation losses recorded for the first nine months of 2013 were a result of the weakening of the South African rand as compared to the US dollar.
 
 
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The following table presents the activity for the SA Fund investments at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Balance, July 1,
 
$
156,723
 
$
126,950
 
Net gains (losses) included in earnings
 
 
2,882
 
 
(4,511)
 
Net foreign currency translation losses included in other comprehensive
    income
 
 
(2,658)
 
 
(153)
 
Impact from purchases
 
 
8,029
 
 
22,713
 
Impact from sales
 
 
(7,185)
 
 
(73)
 
Balance, September 30,
 
$
157,791
 
$
144,926
 
 
The following table presents the activity for the SA Fund investments at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Balance, January 1,
 
$
161,433
 
$
108,329
 
Net gains included in earnings
 
 
20,178
 
 
5,480
 
Net foreign currency translation losses included in other comprehensive
    income
 
 
(27,226)
 
 
(3,836)
 
Impact from purchases
 
 
15,699
 
 
42,449
 
Impact from sales
 
 
(12,293)
 
 
(7,496)
 
Balance, September 30,
 
$
157,791
 
$
144,926
 
 
The SA Fund has committed $171.3 million of capital to the project entities who in turn invest that capital into affordable for-sale and rental properties of which $132.3 million was funded at September 30, 2013.
 
Lower Tier Property Partnership’s Real estate held-for-use, net
 
The real estate held-for-use by Lower Tier Property Partnerships, which are consolidated by the Company, was comprised of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Building, furniture and fixtures
 
$
108,036
 
$
116,320
 
Accumulated depreciation
 
 
(16,274)
 
 
(15,598)
 
Land
 
 
11,887
 
 
11,209
 
Total
 
$
103,649
 
$
111,931
 
 
 
 
Depreciation expense was $6.5 million and $5.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, of which $2.0 million and $3.7 million was recorded in discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Buildings are depreciated over a period of 40 years.  Furniture and fixtures are depreciated over a period of six to seven years.  The Company did not recognize any impairment losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
The Lower Tier Property Partnerships which own the real estate held-for-use (affordable multifamily properties) were consolidated by non-profit entities that are in turn consolidated by the Company.  The Company does not have an equity interest in the Lower Tier Property Partnerships or the non-profit entities.  However, the Company provided debt financing to the Lower Tier Property Partnerships.  In consolidation, because the Company consolidates the Lower Tier Property Partnerships, the real estate held by the Lower Tier Property Partnerships is reflected on the Company’s balance sheet.  The Company’s bonds have been eliminated against the related mortgage debt obligations of the Lower Tier Property Partnerships.  The Company’s maximum loss exposure is the fair value of its bonds.  At September 30, 2013, the fair value of these bonds was $50.5 million, including $2.7 million of net unrealized gains occurring since consolidation that have not been reflected in the Company’s common shareholders’ equity given that the Company is required to consolidate and account for the real estate, which prohibits an increase in value from its original cost basis until the real estate is sold. 
 
The decrease in real estate held-for-use was primarily due to four rental properties, with a carrying value of $51.8 million at September 30, 2013, converting to real estate held-for-sale during the quarter. The decrease was partially offset by the consolidation of five rental properties during the second quarter of 2013, with a carrying value of $42.9 million at September 30, 2013.
 
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Lower Tier Property Partnership’s Real estate held-for-sale  
 
The real estate held-for-sale by Lower Tier Property Partnerships, which are consolidated by the Company, was comprised of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Cash
$
4,216
 
$
318
 
Building, furniture and fixtures
 
48,133
 
 
14,740
 
Accumulated depreciation
 
(5,786)
 
 
(959)
 
Land
 
5,111
 
 
1,215
 
Other assets
 
162
 
 
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Total
$
51,836
 
$
15,338
 
 
The Company had four and one rental properties classified as held-for-sale and reported through discontinued operations at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The properties are no longer depreciated and are carried at the lower of the property’s fair value less costs to sell or its current carry value. See Note 15, “Discontinued Operations,” for information on these properties.
 
The Lower Tier Property Partnerships which own real estate held-for-sale (affordable multifamily properties) were consolidated by a non-profit that is in turn consolidated by the Company. As of September 30, 2013, the Company does not have any equity in the Lower Tier Property Partnerships or the non-profit. However, the Company provided debt financing to the Lower Tier Property Partnerships. In consolidation, because the Company consolidates the Lower Tier Property Partnership, the real estate held by the Lower Tier Property Partnership is reflected on the Company’s balance sheet. The Company’s bonds have been eliminated against the related mortgage debt obligations of the Lower Tier Property Partnerships. The Company’s maximum loss exposure is the fair value of its bonds. At September 30, 2013, the fair value of our debt financing was $83.7 million, including $33.1 million of net unrealized gains occurring since consolidation that have not been reflected in the Company’s common shareholders’ equity given that the Company is required to consolidate and account for the real estate, which prohibits an increase in value from its original cost basis until the real estate is sold.
 
If the four rental properties are sold at the estimated fair value of $83.7 million, then the Company’s common equity will increase by $33.1 million.
   
Liability Summary:
 
The following section provides more information related to the liabilities of the CFVs at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
Liabilities of CFVs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
$
96,142
 
$
55,433
 
Unfunded equity commitments to unconsolidated Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
13,461
 
 
15,881
 
Other liabilities
 
 
10,167
 
 
6,150
 
Total liabilities of CFVs
 
$
119,770
 
$
77,464
 
 
 
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Debt
 
At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the debt of the CFVs had the following terms:
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Face Amount
 
Weighted-average
Effective Interest
Rates
 
 
Maturity Dates
 
SA Fund
 
$
49,621
 
$
49,621
 
2.6
%
 
April 2018
 
Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
46,521
 
 
46,648
 
6.4
 
 
Various dates through March 2049
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Face Amount
 
Weighted-average
Effective Interest
Rates
 
 
Maturity Dates
 
SA Fund
 
$
49,352
 
$
49,352
 
2.6
%
 
April 2018
 
Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
6,081
 
 
7,289
 
10.4
 
 
Various dates through October 2021
 
 
SA Fund
 
The SA Fund has an agreement with OPIC to provide loan financing not to exceed $80.0 million. The SA Fund has drawn a total of $49.1 million of debt against this financing arrangement as of September 30, 2013.  This debt is an obligation of the SA Fund and there is no recourse to the Company.
 
This debt is denominated in US dollars; however, the SA Fund’s functional currency is the South African rand.  Therefore, the SA Fund is exposed to foreign currency risk.  In order to hedge this risk, from an economic standpoint, the SA Fund has entered into certain foreign exchange derivative contracts.  As required, these derivative instruments are carried at fair value.  The SA Fund does not designate these derivatives as accounting hedges and therefore, changes in fair value are recognized through the consolidated statements of operations.  The change of value in the debt obligation due to currency fluctuation is also recognized through the consolidated statements of operations.
 
As required by GAAP, assets and liabilities are classified into levels based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement, see Note 9, “Fair Value Measurements.”  The SA Fund derivative assets are carried at their fair value of $7.2 million and $1.0 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively based on Level 2 valuations.
 
At September 30, 2013 the SA Fund had $3.4 million of cash pledged as collateral for the foreign exchange derivative contracts.
 
Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
During the third quarter of 2013, the Company sold 10 bonds and bond interests to the Purchaser of TEB. For these bonds, our consolidated balance sheet reflected real estate instead of bond investments because a non-profit that we consolidate was deemed to be the primary beneficiary of Lower Tier Property Partnerships that held the real estate serving as collateral to the bonds. Therefore, upon the sale of TEB, the cash proceeds received on the 10 bonds and bond interests were recorded as debt owed by the Lower Tier Property Partnerships of $75.2 million. Subsequent to the TEB sale and during third quarter of 2013, we repurchased four of these bond interests thereby causing the outstanding debt obligation to decline by $28.9 million.
 
 
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Other
 
The following section provides more information related to the income statement of the CFVs for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
Income Statement Summary:
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental and other income from real estate
 
$
3,736
 
$
1,800
 
$
9,096
 
$
3,715
 
Interest and other income
 
 
3,739
 
 
2,267
 
 
7,784
 
 
4,743
 
Total revenue from CFVs
 
 
7,475
 
 
4,067
 
 
16,880
 
 
8,458
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
2,386
 
 
1,525
 
 
6,169
 
 
4,056
 
Interest expense
 
 
1,253
 
 
441
 
 
2,228
 
 
1,237
 
Other operating expenses
 
 
3,696
 
 
1,923
 
 
8,602
 
 
4,580
 
Foreign currency loss
 
 
840
 
 
330
 
 
8,390
 
 
1,148
 
Asset impairments
 
 
6,679
 
 
4,820
 
 
14,559
 
 
10,102
 
Total expenses from CFVs
 
 
14,854
 
 
9,039
 
 
39,948
 
 
21,123
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains (losses) related to CFVs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment gains (losses)
 
 
3,554
 
 
(4,511)
 
 
20,849
 
 
5,479
 
Derivative gains (losses)
 
 
258
 
 
(97)
 
 
6,883
 
 
98
 
Net loss on sale of properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(170)
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships of CFVs
 
 
(6,343)
 
 
(6,486)
 
 
(20,129)
 
 
(25,917)
 
Net loss
 
 
(9,910)
 
 
(16,066)
 
 
(15,465)
 
 
(33,175)
 
Net losses allocable to noncontrolling interests in CFVs (1)
 
 
11,046
 
 
17,268
 
 
18,426
 
 
36,526
 
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to CFVs
 
$
1,136
 
$
1,202
 
$
2,961
 
$
3,351
 
 
(1)       Net losses allocable to noncontrolling interests in CFVs have been adjusted to exclude noncontrolling interests related to IHS because the Company’s equity interest in IHS is substantial. The Company has little to no equity interest in the other CFVs including the two non-profits, the LTPPs, the LIHTC Funds and the SA Fund.
 
The details of Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to CFVs for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
 
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Interest income
 
$
274
 
$
1,169
 
$
1,779
 
$
1,789
 
Asset management fees
 
 
888
 
 
937
 
 
2,629
 
 
3,521
 
Guarantee fees
 
 
331
 
 
331
 
 
993
 
 
1,042
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
(383)
 
 
(1,092)
 
 
(2,821)
 
 
(3,031)
 
Equity in income (loss) from SA Fund
 
 
151
 
 
(99)
 
 
643
 
 
165
 
Other expense
 
 
(125)
 
 
(44)
 
 
(262)
 
 
(135)
 
Net income allocable to the common shareholders
 
$
1,136
 
$
1,202
 
$
2,961
 
$
3,351
 


Note 17—segment Information

 

The Company currently operates through two reportable segments: US Operations and International Operations.
 
US Operations
 
The Company owns and manages a portfolio of tax-exempt bonds, a substantial majority of which are backed by affordable multifamily rental properties.  The Company also manages low income housing tax credit equity funds for third party investors which invest in similar affordable multifamily rental properties.
 
International Operations
 
Outside of the US, we are in the business of raising, investing in and asset managing private real estate funds which invest in affordable for-sale and rental housing in South Africa and, to a lesser extent, Sub-Saharan Africa.  The Company’s International Operations take place through a subsidiary, IHS.
 
 
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The following tables reflect the results of the business segments for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  The segment results have been adjusted to include revenues and expenses related to transactions between CFVs and the two reportable segments that are eliminated in consolidation and are provided for through an allocation of income.
 
Consolidated Funds and Ventures
 
CFVs are entities for which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary.  The Company earns revenue from these CFVs mainly through asset management fees, interest income (mostly relating to interest on bonds) and guarantee fees.
 
 
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For the three months ended September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
US
Operations
 
International
Operations
 
CFVs
 
Income
Allocation
Reclasses
 
Note
Ref.
 
CFVs
Adjustments
 
MMA
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest income
 
$
4,644
 
$
10
 
$
3,739
 
$
(274)
 
A
 
$
(3,739)
 
$
4,380
 
Total interest expense
 
 
2,199
 
 
 
 
1,527
 
 
(274)
 
A
 
 
(1,253)
 
 
2,199
 
Net interest income
 
 
2,445
 
 
10
 
 
2,212
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,486)
 
 
2,181
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fee and other income
 
 
2,651
 
 
703
 
 
3,736
 
 
(1,219)
 
B
 
 
(3,736)
 
 
2,135
 
Revenue from CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,475
 
 
7,475
 
Total non-interest revenue
 
 
2,651
 
 
703
 
 
3,736
 
 
(1,219)
 
 
 
 
3,739
 
 
9,610
 
Total revenues, net of interest
    expense
 
 
5,096
 
 
713
 
 
5,948
 
 
(1,219)
 
 
 
 
1,253
 
 
11,791
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and other expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
3,593
 
 
35
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,628
 
Operating expenses
 
 
4,016
 
 
1,356
 
 
4,915
 
 
(1,219)
 
B
 
 
(3,696)
 
 
5,372
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment on bonds and
    provision for loan losses
 
 
939
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
944
 
Other expenses
 
 
1,463
 
 
72
 
 
9,905
 
 
(357)
 
C, D
 
 
(9,905)
 
 
1,178
 
Expenses from CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14,854
 
 
14,854
 
Total operating and other
    expenses
 
 
10,011
 
 
1,468
 
 
14,820
 
 
(1,576)
 
 
 
 
1,253
 
 
25,976
 
Net gains on assets, derivatives
    and extinguishment of
    liabilities
 
 
76,304
 
 
16
 
 
3,812
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,812)
 
 
76,320
 
Net gains due to real estate
    consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
2,411
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,411
 
Net gains related to CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,812
 
 
3,812
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier
    Property Partnerships
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6,111)
 
 
(232)
 
C
 
 
 
 
(6,343)
 
Income (loss) from continuing
    operations before income taxes
 
 
73,800
 
 
(739)
 
 
(11,171)
 
 
125
 
 
 
 
 
 
62,015
 
Income tax benefit
 
 
(123)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(123)
 
Income from discontinued
    operations, net of tax
 
 
274
 
 
 
 
129
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
403
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
73,951
 
 
(739)
 
 
(11,042)
 
 
125
 
 
 
 
 
 
62,295
 
Income allocable to
    noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income allocable to perpetual
    preferred shareholders of a
    subsidiary company
 
 
(36)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(36)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net losses (income) allocable to
    noncontrolling interests in
    CFVs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related to continuing
    operations
 
 
 
 
140
 
 
11,171
 
 
(125)
 
D
 
 
 
 
11,186
 
Related to discontinued
    operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
(129)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(129)
 
Net income (loss) to common
    shareholders
 
$
73,915
 
$
(599)
 
$
 
$
 
 
 
$
 
$
73,316
 
 
 
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For the three months ended September 30, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
US
Operations
 
International
Operations
 
CFVs
 
Income
Allocation
Reclasses
 
Note
Ref.
 
CFVs
Adjustments
 
MMA
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest income
 
$
17,387
 
$
7
 
$
2,267
 
$
(1,169)
 
A
 
$
(2,267)
 
$
16,225
 
Total interest expense
 
 
6,547
 
 
 
 
1,610
 
 
(1,169)
 
A
 
 
(441)
 
 
6,547
 
Net interest income
 
 
10,840
 
 
7
 
 
657
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,826)
 
 
9,678
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fee and other income
 
 
2,336
 
 
761
 
 
1,800
 
 
(1,268)
 
B
 
 
(1,800)
 
 
1,829
 
Revenue from CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,067
 
 
4,067
 
Total non-interest revenue
 
 
2,336
 
 
761
 
 
1,800
 
 
(1,268)
 
 
 
 
2,267
 
 
5,896
 
Total revenues, net of interest
    expense
 
 
13,176
 
 
768
 
 
2,457
 
 
(1,268)
 
 
 
 
441
 
 
15,574
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and other expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
4,607
 
 
32
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,639
 
Operating expenses
 
 
3,722
 
 
1,546
 
 
3,191
 
 
(1,268)
 
B
 
 
(1,923)
 
 
5,268
 
Impairment on bonds and
    provision for loan losses
 
 
919
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
919
 
Other expenses
 
 
2,038
 
 
152
 
 
6,675
 
 
(1,235)
 
C,D
 
 
(6,675)
 
 
955
 
Expenses from CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,039
 
 
9,039
 
Total operating and other
    expenses
 
 
11,286
 
 
1,730
 
 
9,866
 
 
(2,503)
 
 
 
 
441
 
 
20,820
 
Net losses on assets, derivatives
    and extinguishment of
    liabilities
 
 
(501)
 
 
 
 
(4,608)
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,608
 
 
(501)
 
Net gains due to real estate
    consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
2,853
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,853
 
Net gains related to CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4,608)
 
 
(4,608)
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier
    Property Partnerships
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,295)
 
 
(1,191)
 
C
 
 
 
 
(6,486)
 
Income (loss) from continuing
    operations before income taxes
 
 
4,242
 
 
(962)
 
 
(17,312)
 
 
44
 
 
 
 
 
 
(13,988)
 
Income tax expense
 
 
(24)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(24)
 
Income from discontinued
    operations, net of tax
 
 
(393)
 
 
 
 
995
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
602
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
3,825
 
 
(962)
 
 
(16,317)
 
 
44
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(13,410)
 
Income allocable to
    noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income allocable to perpetual
    preferred shareholders of a
    subsidiary company
 
 
(2,284)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,284)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net losses (income) allocable
    to noncontrolling interests in
    CFVs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related to continuing
    operations
 
 
 
 
139
 
 
17,312
 
 
(44)
 
D
 
 
 
 
17,407
 
Related to discontinued
    operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
(995)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(995)
 
Net income (loss) to common
    shareholders
 
$
1,541
 
$
(823)
 
$
 
$
 
 
 
$
 
$
718
 
 
 
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
 
US
Operations
 
International
Operations
 
CFVs
 
Income
Allocation
Reclasses
 
Note
Ref.
 
 
CFVs
Adjustments
MMA
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest income
 
$
36,931
 
$
25
 
$
7,784
 
$
(1,779)
 
A
 
$
(7,784)
 
$
35,177
 
Total interest expense
 
 
22,213
 
 
 
 
4,007
 
 
(1,779)
 
A
 
 
(2,228)
 
 
22,213
 
Net interest income
 
 
14,718
 
 
25
 
 
3,777
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,556)
 
 
12,964
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fee and other income
 
 
7,203
 
 
2,220
 
 
9,096
 
 
(3,622)
 
B
 
 
(9,096)
 
 
5,801
 
Revenue from CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
16,880
 
 
16,880
 
Total non-interest revenue
 
 
7,203
 
 
2,220
 
 
9,096
 
 
(3,622)
 
 
 
 
7,784
 
 
22,681
 
Total revenues, net of interest
    expense
 
 
21,921
 
 
2,245
 
 
12,873
 
 
(3,622)
 
 
 
 
2,228
 
 
35,645
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and other expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
11,273
 
 
101
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11,374
 
Operating expenses
 
 
15,843
 
 
4,507
 
 
12,224
 
 
(3,622)
 
B
 
 
(8,602)
 
 
20,350
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment on bonds and
    provision for loan losses
 
 
1,772
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,777
 
Other expenses
 
 
7,265
 
 
140
 
 
29,118
 
 
(2,440)
 
C,D
 
 
(29,118)
 
 
4,965
 
Expenses from CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39,948
 
 
39,948
 
Total operating and other
    expenses
 
 
36,153
 
 
4,753
 
 
41,342
 
 
(6,062)
 
 
 
 
2,228
 
 
78,414
 
Net gains on assets, derivatives
    and extinguishment of
    liabilities
 
 
114,672
 
 
16
 
 
27,732
 
 
 
 
 
 
(27,732)
 
 
114,688
 
Net gains due to real estate
    consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
10,895
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10,895
 
Net gains related to CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
27,732
 
 
27,732
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier
    Property Partnerships
 
 
 
 
 
 
(17,951)
 
 
(2,178)
 
C
 
 
 
 
(20,129)
 
Income (loss) from continuing
    operations before income taxes
 
 
111,335
 
 
(2,492)
 
 
(18,688)
 
 
262
 
 
 
 
 
 
90,417
 
Income tax benefit
 
 
1,309
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,309
 
Income from discontinued
    operations, net of tax
 
 
5,215
 
 
 
 
1,312
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,527
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
117,859
 
 
(2,492)
 
 
(17,376)
 
 
262
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
98,253
 
Income allocable to
    noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income allocable to perpetual
    preferred shareholders of a
    subsidiary company
 
 
(3,714)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,714)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net losses (income) allocable
    to noncontrolling interests in
    CFVs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related to continuing
    operations
 
 
 
 
489
 
 
18,688
 
 
(262)
 
D
 
 
 
 
18,915
 
Related to discontinued
    operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,312)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,312)
 
Net income (loss) to common
    shareholders
 
$
114,145
 
$
(2,003)
 
$
 
$
 
 
 
$
 
$
112,142
 
 
 
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
US
Operations
 
International
Operations
 
CFVs
 
Income
Allocation
Reclasses
 
Note
Ref.
 
CFVs
Adjustments
 
MMA
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest income
 
$
51,946
 
$
30
 
$
4,743
 
$
(1,789)
 
A
 
$
(4,743)
 
$
50,187
 
Total interest expense
 
 
20,090
 
 
 
 
3,026
 
 
(1,789)
 
A
 
 
(1,237)
 
 
20,090
 
Net interest income
 
 
31,856
 
 
30
 
 
1,717
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,506)
 
 
30,097
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fee and other income
 
 
7,690
 
 
2,964
 
 
3,715
 
 
(4,563)
 
B
 
 
(3,715)
 
 
6,091
 
Revenue from CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,458
 
 
8,458
 
Total non-interest revenue
 
 
7,690
 
 
2,964
 
 
3,715
 
 
(4,563)
 
 
 
 
4,743
 
 
14,549
 
Total revenues, net of interest
    expense
 
 
39,546
 
 
2,994
 
 
5,432
 
 
(4,563)
 
 
 
 
1,237
 
 
44,646
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating and other expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
14,074
 
 
105
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14,179
 
Operating expenses
 
 
11,948
 
 
4,786
 
 
9,143
 
 
(4,563)
 
B
 
 
(4,580)
 
 
16,734
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment on bonds and
    recovery of loan losses
 
 
(2,278)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,278)
 
Other expenses
 
 
5,993
 
 
(42)
 
 
15,306
 
 
(3,001)
 
C,D
 
 
(15,306)
 
 
2,950
 
Expenses from CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
21,123
 
 
21,123
 
Total operating and other
    expenses
 
 
29,737
 
 
4,849
 
 
24,449
 
 
(7,564)
 
 
 
 
1,237
 
 
52,708
 
Net losses on assets, derivatives
    and extinguishment of
    liabilities
 
 
(1,167)
 
 
 
 
5,407
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,407)
 
 
(1,167)
 
Net gains due to real estate
    consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
5,404
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,404
 
Net gains related to CFVs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,407
 
 
5,407
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier
   Property Partnerships
 
 
 
 
 
 
(23,051)
 
 
(2,866)
 
C
 
 
 
 
(25,917)
 
Income (loss) from continuing
   operations before income taxes
 
 
14,046
 
 
(1,855)
 
 
(36,661)
 
 
135
 
 
 
 
 
 
(24,335)
 
Income tax expense
 
 
(65)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(65)
 
Income (loss) from discontinued
   operations, net of tax
 
 
1,342
 
 
 
 
(648)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
694
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
15,323
 
 
(1,855)
 
 
(37,309)
 
 
135
 
 
 
 
 
 
(23,706)
 
Income allocable to
    noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income allocable to perpetual
    preferred shareholders of a
    subsidiary company
 
 
(6,852)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6,852)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net losses (income) allocable
    to noncontrolling interests in
    CFVs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related to continuing
    operations
 
 
 
 
358
 
 
36,661
 
 
(135)
 
D
 
 
 
 
36,884
 
Related to discontinued
    operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
648
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
648
 
Net income (loss) to common
   shareholders
 
$
8,471
 
$
(1,497)
 
$
 
$
 
 
 
$
 
$
6,974
 
 
 
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A.   Primarily related to interest on bonds that the Company earned by holding the bond but which is eliminated because the Company consolidates two non-profits and the associated Lower Tier Property Partnerships and its related real estate. These Lower Tier Property Partnerships each have a mortgage debt obligation that collateralizes a bond.
 
B.    Primarily related to asset management fees earned by the Company for asset management services provided to the SA Fund and LIHTC Funds.
 
C.    Primarily relates to equity in losses from the Lower Tier Property Partnerships associated with the Company’s LIHTC Funds for which the Company has provided bond financing to the Lower Tier Property Partnerships.
 
D.    Includes losses recorded by the Company related to guarantees provided by the Company associated with third party debt obligations of certain Lower Tier Property Partnerships.
 
The total assets by segment at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are presented in the table below:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US Operations
 
$
474,884
 
$
1,236,288
 
International Operations
 
 
5,286
 
 
4,644
 
Total segment assets
 
 
480,170
 
 
1,240,932
 
Bonds eliminated in consolidation
 
 
(92,429)
 
 
(114,529)
 
Net unrealized mark-to-market gains not recorded in consolidation
 
 
(32,336)
 
 
(10,585)
 
Other adjustments
 
 
(8,214)
 
 
(7,628)
 
Assets of CFVs
 
 
692,665
 
 
693,562
 
Total MMA consolidated assets
 
$
1,039,856
 
$
1,801,752
 
 
 
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Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
General Overview
 
The Company operates through two reportable segments: US Operations and International Operations.
 
We own and manage a range of real estate related assets. Our primary holdings include a portfolio of tax-exempt bonds, a substantial portion of which are backed by affordable multifamily rental properties. We also manage tax credit equity funds for third party investors which invest in similar affordable multifamily rental properties. Finally, we own a variety of direct investments in multifamily rental properties and land. Outside of the United States (“US”), we are in the business of raising, investing in and asset managing private real estate funds which invest in affordable for-sale and rental housing in South Africa and, to a lesser extent, Sub-Saharan Africa.
 
US Operations
 
The Company’s bond portfolio consisted of 45 bonds and interests in bonds totaling $321.4 million (based on the fair value of all bonds, including those that have been eliminated due to consolidation), collateralized by 28 real estate properties at September 30, 2013. This bond portfolio is comprised primarily of multifamily tax-exempt bonds as well as community development district (“CDD”) bonds. At September 30, 2013, approximately 55% of this portfolio was unleveraged.
 
MuniMae is also the general partner (“GP”) and manager of 13 low income housing tax credit funds (“LIHTC Funds”) which have $852.9 million in capital invested at September 30, 2013, which hold limited partnership interests in 117 affordable multifamily rental properties in the US. The Company’s ownership interest in the LIHTC Funds is negligible; however, the Company is entitled to asset management fees as well as contingent asset management fees based on several factors including the residual value of the LIHTC Funds’ underlying multifamily rental properties.
 
International Operations
 
Substantially all of the Company’s International Operations take place through a subsidiary, International Housing Solutions S.à r.l. (“IHS”) which is in the business of raising, investing in and asset managing private real estate funds which invest in affordable for-sale and rental housing in South Africa and, to a lesser extent, Sub-Saharan Africa. At September 30, 2013, the Company’s ownership interest in IHS is approximately 83%. In addition to earning asset management fees, IHS as the managing member is entitled to special distributions based on returns generated by the funds it sponsors. IHS currently manages a single fund (South Africa Workforce Housing Fund SA I - “SA Fund”), and expects to raise capital for and manage additional funds in the near future.
 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As a result of the Company's sale of MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary, LLC (“TEB”) to Merrill Lynch Portfolio Management, Inc. (together with its affiliates, the “Purchaser”) and the total return swap (“TRS”) agreements with the Purchaser executed during third quarter of 2013, the Company's cash and cash equivalents increased by $19.2 million ($78.7 million cash proceeds received on TEB sale (of which $16.3 million was used to collateralize borrowings with the Purchaser) less $43.2 million of TEB cash and cash equivalents transferred to the Purchaser). See Note 2, “Bonds” for more information. Subsequent to the TEB sale and during third quarter 2013, the Company repurchased certain bonds from the Purchaser using cash of $29.3 million.
 
On March 28, 2013, the Company sold 100% of its preferred stock investments for $36.6 million plus accrued interest. Separately, the Company entered into three TRS agreements with an affiliate of the purchaser of the preferred stock investments. The primary uses of the sales proceeds were to:
 
repurchase subordinate debt ($17.4 million in cash was used to repurchase $45.5 million of unpaid principal) on March 28, 2013;
 
 
 
 
pledge collateral against a guarantee obligation ($14.0 million of cash was used to replace a letter of credit posted on the Company’s behalf to secure a guarantee obligation); and
 
 
 
 
pledge collateral of $3.7 million against the TRS.
 
During the first quarter of 2013 and through a series of transactions, TEB generated $73.3 million of net cash proceeds through a preferred share issuance all of which was used to repurchase and retire preferred shares with higher distribution rates. During the second quarter of 2013, TEB used $9.5 million of cash to repurchase and retire $11.0 million of preferred shares. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 6, “Debt” and Note 12, “Equity” for more information.
 
We believe we have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations as they become due.
 
 
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Sources of Liquidity
 
We consolidate certain funds and ventures in which we have no (or nominal) equity interest, therefore we are required to reflect the cash flow activities for those funds and ventures as part of our consolidated statements of cash flows. As reflected on our consolidated balance sheets, the cash held by these Consolidated Funds and Ventures (“CFVs”) are reported in “Restricted cash”, outside of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents given that the Company does not have legal title to this cash. Therefore, the overall increase to cash and cash equivalents is solely related to MuniMae (i.e., without CFVs); however, the individual operating, investing and financing categories include cash flow activity for both MuniMae as well as the CFVs. The tables below provide, by category, the amount of cash activity related to MuniMae as compared to its CFVs.
 
 
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
 
MuniMae
 
CFVs
 
Total
 
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at
    beginning of period
 
$
50,857
 
 
 
 
$
50,857
 
Net cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
 
4,081
 
 
3,850
 
 
7,931
 
Investing activities
 
 
34,160
 
 
7,351
 
 
41,511
 
Financing activities
 
 
(43,493)
 
 
(11,201)
 
 
(54,694)
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(5,252)
 
 
 
 
(5,252)
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
45,605
 
 
 
 
$
45,605
 
 
 
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
MuniMae
 
CFVs
 
Total
 
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at
    beginning of period
 
$
42,116
 
 
 
 
$
42,116
 
Net cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
 
16,222
 
 
(559)
 
 
15,663
 
Investing activities
 
 
6,738
 
 
(34,776)
 
 
(28,038)
 
Financing activities
 
 
(21,977)
 
 
35,335
 
 
13,358
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
983
 
 
 
 
983
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
43,099
 
 
 
 
$
43,099
 
 
Operating activities
 
Cash flows provided by operations for MuniMae were $4.1 million and $16.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The $12.1 million decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to:
 
 
a decrease in interest income of $17.6 million primarily as a result of the TEB sale, a $2.0 million increase in operating expenses ($1.5 million related to legal and other professional fees paid related to the TEB sale) and a $1.5 million increase in other expense ($0.4 million related to the remarketing of TEB preferred shares in the first quarter of 2013, $0.3 million in fees related to bond repurchases and $0.3 million related to additional interest expense on solar related debt), partially offset by:
 
 
 
 
a $5.4 million reduction in interest expense primarily as a result of the TEB sale and a $3.3 million increase in other income received ($2.0 million related to income tax refunds).
 
Investing activities
 
Cash flows provided by investing activities for MuniMae were $34.2 million and $6.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The $27.5 million increase in cash provided by investing activities was primarily due to:
 
 
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a $19.2 million increase in proceeds received from the sale of real estate, net proceeds of $19.2 million from the sale of TEB (inclusive of the increase in restricted cash of $16.3 million used to collateralize borrowings with the Purchaser) and a $6.2 million decrease in advances on bonds, partially offset by:
 
 
 
 
a $10.0 million increase in restricted cash (primarily a result of cash used to replace a letter of credit posted on the Company’s behalf to secure a guarantee obligation and excluding the increase in restricted cash related to the TEB sale), a $5.0 million decrease in proceeds received from the redemption of preferred stock and a $1.8 million decrease in principal payments received on loans held for investment.
 
Financing activities
 
Cash flows used in financing activities for MuniMae were $43.5 million and $22.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The $21.5 million increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to:
 
 
a $72.1 million increase in the cash used to repurchase preferred shares, $28.6 million of cash used to repurchase bonds, but treated as repayment of borrowings because we consolidate the related borrowing partnerships, a $12.8 million increase in the repayment of subordinate debentures and a $9.7 million increase in the repayment of other debt, partially offset by:
 
 
 
 
a $100.0 million net increase in proceeds from borrowings primarily a result of $73.3 million in proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares and $36.6 million in proceeds from the transfer of our preferred stock investments that did not meet the criteria for sale accounting partially offset by a $9.9 million decrease in proceeds from general borrowings. There was also a $2.4 million decrease in distributions paid to perpetual preferred shareholders.
 
Debt
 
The following table summarizes the outstanding balances and weighted-average interest rates at September 30, 2013. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 6, Debt” for more information on our debt.
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate at
September 30, 2013
 
 
Asset Related Debt (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes payable and other debt – bond related (2)
 
$
146,304
 
5.0
%
 
Notes payable and other debt – non-bond related
 
 
8,602
 
9.8
 
 
Total asset related debt
 
 
154,906
 
5.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Debt (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subordinate debentures (3)
 
 
142,899
 
7.2
 
 
Notes payable and other debt (4)
 
 
67,179
 
5.7
 
 
Total other debt
 
 
210,078
 
6.7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total asset related debt and other debt
 
 
364,984
 
6.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt related to CFVs
 
 
96,142
 
4.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total debt
 
$
461,126
 
5.7
 
 
 
 
(1)
Asset related debt is debt which finances interest-bearing assets and the interest expense from this debt is included in “Net interest income” on the consolidated statements of operations. Other debt is debt which does not finance interest-bearing assets and the interest expense from this debt is included in “Interest expense” under” Operating and other expenses” on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
 
 
 
(2)
Included in notes payable and other debt were unamortized discounts of $1.7 million at September 30, 2013. 
 
 
 
 
(3)
Included in the subordinate debt balance were unamortized discounts of $1.3 million at September 30, 2013.  
 
 
 
 
(4)
This amount includes $3.8 million of debt that has come due and remains payable; however, the Company has a forbearance agreement with the lender such that it is not pursuing any remedies. 
 
 
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Asset Related Debt
 
Senior Interests in and Debt Owed to Securitization Trusts
 
On July 3, 2013, all but $2.5 million of the Company’s unpaid principal of $577.1 million in senior interests and debt owed to securitization trusts at June 30, 2013, was transferred to the Purchaser of the Company’s common shares in TEB. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized $4.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with this debt that was recorded within other assets. During the third quarter of 2013, the remaining $2.5 million in senior interests and debt owed to securitization trust was repaid.
 
Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares
 
All of the Company’s mandatorily redeemable preferred shares were transferred to the Purchaser of the Company’s common shares in TEB at the liquidation amount of $121.0 million. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized the remaining unamortized issuance discounts ($2.3 million) previously recorded as a net discount against the debt balance in order to carry the debt at its liquidation amount. In addition, the Company recognized $0.9 million of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with this debt that was recorded within other assets.
 
Notes Payable and Other Debt – Bond Related
 
This debt is comprised of proceeds received on bond or bond interest transfers that did not qualify for sale accounting treatment because the Company either transferred a participation interest or the Company entered into a performance guarantee at the time of transfer. This debt also includes financing proceeds received on TRS agreements where the related bond did not receive sale accounting treatment.
 
Other Debt
 
Subordinate debt
 
At September 30, 2013, the Company had $141.6 million of subordinate debt (principal) with a carrying value of $142.9 million and a weighted average effective interest rate of 7.2%.
 
During March of 2013, the Company repurchased the remaining unpaid principal balance ($45.5 million) of the MFH subordinate debt due May 2034 for a cash payment of $17.4 million plus accrued interest. As a result of this transaction, the Company recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of $37.9 million, comprised of the difference between the cash payment of $17.4 million and the carrying value of the debt of $56.9 million, reduced by the acceleration of $1.6 million of debt issuance costs. The gain on debt extinguishment is recorded in “Net gains on early extinguishment of liabilities” on the consolidated statements of operations for the first nine months of 2013.
 
See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 6, Debt” for further information.
 
Notes payable and other debt
 
At September 30, 2013, this debt includes $36.6 million related to the TRS entered into during March of 2013 in connection with the Company’s sale of its preferred stock investment. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 3, Investment in Preferred Stock” for more information. The debt is non-amortizing, matures on March 31, 2015 and bears an interest rate of 3-month LIBOR plus 400 bps (4.25% at September 30, 2013) and resets quarterly. The Company recorded debt issuance costs of $0.8 million associated with the transaction, of which $0.4 million was paid at inception and $0.4 million is payable at termination.
 
See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 6, Debt” for further information.
 
Covenant Compliance and Debt Maturities
 
At September 30, 2013, the Company had $3.8 million of debt remaining that had come due that continues to be governed by a forbearance agreement that expires April 30, 2015. The Company is complying with the terms of the agreement such that the lender is not pursuing any remedies.
 
Letters of Credit
 
On July 1, 2013, a letter of credit in the amount of $0.1 million expired unused and on July 31, 2013, a letter in the amount of $2.9 million was canceled unused. As a result, the Company had no letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2013.
 
 
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Guarantees
 
The following table summarizes guarantees by type at September 30, 2013:
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Maximum
Exposure
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Indemnification contracts
 
$
26,178
 
$
1,281
 
 
The indemnification contracts are with the purchaser of the TCE business and are related to guarantees of investor yields on their investment in certain LIHTC Funds and indemnifications related to property performance on certain Lower Tier Property Partnerships. We made no cash payments under these indemnification agreements for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
Our maximum exposure under the indemnification contracts is not indicative of the likelihood of the expected loss under the guarantees. The carrying amount represents the amount of unamortized fees received related to these guarantees with no additional amounts recognized as management does not believe it is probable that it will have to make payments under these indemnifications. However, it is possible that one of the specific property performance guarantees could result in us having to pay up to $1.5 million between now and 2017.
 
In addition to the above guarantees, the Company has guaranteed the investor yields on certain LIHTC Funds in which the Company continues to hold general partner interests and as a result, the Company consolidates these funds. The maximum exposure under these guarantees is estimated to be approximately $659.7 million at September 30, 2013. The Company does not expect to have any payouts related to these guarantees as the funds are now meeting and are expected in the future to meet investor yield requirements. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 16, Consolidated Funds and Ventures.”
 
Debt Related to CFVs
 
The creditors of CFVs do not have recourse to the assets or general credit of MuniMae. At September 30, 2013, the debt related to CFVs had the following terms:
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Face
Amount
 
Weighted-average
Interest Rates
 
 
Maturity Dates
 
SA Fund
 
$
49,621
 
$
49,621
 
 
2.6
%
 
April 2018
 
Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
46,521
 
 
46,648
 
 
6.4
 
 
Various dates through March 2049
 
Total debt
 
$
96,142
 
$
96,269
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SA Fund
 
The SA Fund has an agreement with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, an agency of the US, to provide loan financing not to exceed $80.0 million. The SA Fund has drawn a total of $49.1 million of debt against this financing arrangement as of September 30, 2013. This debt is an obligation of the SA Fund and there is no recourse to the Company.
 
This debt is denominated in US dollars; however, the SA Fund’s functional currency is the South African rand. Therefore, the SA Fund is exposed to foreign currency risk. In order to hedge this risk, from an economic standpoint, the SA Fund has entered into certain foreign exchange derivative contracts. These derivative instruments are carried at fair value. The SA Fund does not designate these derivatives as accounting hedges and therefore, changes in fair value are recognized through the consolidated statements of operations. The change of value in the debt obligation due to currency fluctuation is also recognized through the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
During the third quarter of 2013, the Company sold 10 bonds and bond interests to the Purchaser of TEB.  For these bonds, our consolidated balance sheet reflected real estate instead of bond investments because a non-profit that we consolidate was deemed to be the primary beneficiary of Lower Tier Property Partnerships that held the real estate serving as collateral to the bonds.  Therefore, upon the sale of TEB, the cash proceeds received on the 10 bonds and bond interests were recorded as debt owed by the Lower Tier Property Partnerships of $75.2 million. Subsequent to the TEB sale, we repurchased four of these bond interests thereby causing the outstanding debt obligation to decline by $28.9 million.
 
Company Capital
 
Common Shares
 
On July 10, 2013, the Company converted from a partnership to a corporation for federal and state income tax purposes. As a result of the conversion, the Company will (i) be a direct corporate taxpayer, (ii) no longer pass through its income and loss to its shareholders for tax purposes, and (iii) no longer issue each shareholder an annual tax statement on Schedule K-1 (although there will be investor K-1s for the partial year January 1, 2013 through July 9, 2013).
 
 
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During November 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a one year stock repurchase program of up to $1.0 million. The program was terminated and replaced with a new stock repurchase program as authorized by our Board of Directors on August 8, 2013. Specifically, the Board authorized management to enter into an amended and restated stock repurchase program effective subsequent to the Company’s filing of the June 30, 2013 quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and in any event not earlier than August 15, 2013. Pursuant to this authorization the Company amended and restated the plan on August 16, 2013, to provide for the Company to purchase up to four million shares, and up to 800,000 shares in any one calendar month at a price up to 100% of its common shareholders’ equity per share as shown on its most recently filed periodic report. During September 2013, the Board authorized further amendments to the plan to increase the aggregate shares authorized for repurchase to five million shares, to remove the monthly limit of 800,000 shares and to allow for block trades. The Company has repurchased 386,236 shares at an average price of $1.31 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
Dividend Policy
 
Our Board makes determinations regarding dividends based on management’s recommendation, which is based on an evaluation of a number of factors, including our common shareholders’ equity, business prospects and available cash. Our Board has not declared a dividend since the fourth quarter of 2007. In the future our Board will determine whether and in what amounts to declare dividends based on our earnings and cash flows, cash needs and any other factors our Board deems appropriate. It is unlikely that we will pay a dividend for the foreseeable future.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements is based on the selection and application of US generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and classification of the amounts in our consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions require us to make difficult, complex and subjective judgments involving matters that are inherently uncertain. We base our accounting estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on judgments that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances available to us at the time. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. We applied our critical accounting policies and estimation methods consistently in all material respects and for all periods presented, and have discussed those policies with our Audit Committee.
 
We believe the following accounting policies involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and represent the critical accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
 
Valuation of Bonds
 
Bonds available-for-sale include mortgage revenue bonds and other municipal bonds. We account for investments in bonds as available-for-sale debt securities under the provisions of ASC No. 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.” Accordingly, these investments in bonds are carried at fair value with changes in fair value (excluding other-than-temporary impairments) recognized in other comprehensive income. For most of our performing bonds, we estimate fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology; specifically, the Company discounts contractual principal and interest payments, adjusted for expected prepayments. The discount rate for each bond is based on expected investor yield requirements adjusted for bond attributes such as the expected term of the bond, debt service coverage ratios, geographic location and bond size. If observable market quotes are available, we will estimate the fair value based on such quoted prices. For non-performing bonds (i.e., defaulted bonds as well as certain non-defaulted bonds that we deem at risk of default in the near term), we estimate the fair value by discounting the property’s expected cash flows and residual proceeds using estimated discount and capitalization rates, less estimated selling costs. However, to the extent available, the Company may estimate fair value based on a sale agreement, a letter of intent to purchase, an appraisal or other indications of fair value as available. There are significant judgments and estimates associated with forecasting the estimated cash flows related to the bonds or the underlying collateral for non-performing bonds, including macroeconomic conditions, interest rates, local and regional real estate market conditions and individual property performance. In addition, the determination of the discount rates applied to these cash flow forecasts involves significant judgments as to current credit spreads and investor return expectations. We had $24.3 million of net unrealized losses reflected in our bond portfolio on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2013. Given the size of our portfolio, different judgments as to credit spreads and investor return expectations could result in materially different valuations.
 
 
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Consolidated Funds and Ventures
 
We have numerous investments in partnerships and other entities that primarily hold or develop real estate. In most cases our direct or indirect legal interest in these entities is minimal; however, we apply ASC No. 810 “Consolidation” in order to determine if we need to consolidate any of these entities. There is considerable judgment in assessing whether to consolidate an entity under these accounting principles. Some of the criteria we are required to consider include:
 
The determination as to whether an entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”).
 
If the entity is considered a VIE, then the determination of whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE is needed and requires us to make judgments regarding: (1) our power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (2) our obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or our right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. These assessments require a significant analysis of all of the variable interests in an entity, any related party considerations and other features that make such an analysis difficult and highly judgmental.
 
If the entity is required to be consolidated, then upon initial consolidation, we record the assets, liabilities and noncontrolling interests at fair value. Substantially all of our consolidated entities are investment entities that own real estate or real estate related investments and, as such, there are judgments related to the forecasted cash flows to be generated from the investments such as rental revenue and operating expenses, vacancy, replacement reserves and tax benefits (if any). In addition, we must make judgments about discount rates and capitalization rates.
 
Income Taxes
 
Through July 9, 2013, the Company was a partnership for income tax purposes. Effective July 10, 2013, the Company converted from a partnership to a corporation for federal and state income tax purposes by making a “check-the-box” election. As a result of the conversion, the Company will (i) be a direct corporate tax payer, (ii) no longer pass through its income and loss to its shareholders for tax purposes, and (iii) no longer issue each shareholder an annual tax statement on Schedule K-1 (although there will be investor K-1s for the partial year January 1, 2013 through July 9, 2013).
 
This change will eliminate the ongoing costs of operating as a partnership and the pass-through of tax items to shareholders, and is consistent with changes in the nature of the Company’s activities. During March of 2014 shareholders will receive a final Schedule K-1 for the partial year January 1, 2013 through July 9, 2013, including potential capital gains from the sale of the Company’s common shares in TEB. As a result of the transaction, the final Schedule K-1s will likely report similar capital gains to certain low-basis shareholders as have been reported in prior tax years and will represent the final pass-through activity from the Company. After the conversion date all activity of the Company, including any gains from capital transactions, will be included on the Company’s corporate tax return, rather than subject to pass-through to shareholders.
 
ASC No. 740, “Income Taxes,” establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for the effect of income taxes. The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current period and deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity's financial statements or tax returns. Significant judgment is required in determining and evaluating income tax positions, including assessing the relative merits and risks of various tax treatments considering statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance available regarding the tax position. We establish additional provisions for income taxes when there are certain tax positions that could be challenged and it is more likely than not these positions will not be sustained upon review by taxing authorities. Judgment is also required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns as well as the recoverability of our deferred tax assets. In assessing our ability to realize the benefit of our deferred tax assets we consider information such as forecasted earnings, future taxable income and tax planning strategies in measuring the required valuation allowance.
 
 
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Results of Operations
 
The following discussion of our consolidated results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements, including the accompanying notes. See “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” for more information concerning the most significant accounting policies and estimates applied in determining our results of operations.
 
The table below summarizes our consolidated financial performance for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Table 1
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest income
 
$
4,380
 
$
16,225
 
$
35,177
 
$
50,187
 
Total interest expense
 
 
2,199
 
 
6,547
 
 
22,213
 
 
20,090
 
Net interest income
 
 
2,181
 
 
9,678
 
 
12,964
 
 
30,097
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fee and other income
 
 
2,135
 
 
1,829
 
 
5,801
 
 
6,091
 
Revenue from CFVs
 
 
7,475
 
 
4,067
 
 
16,880
 
 
8,458
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues, net of interest expense
 
 
11,791
 
 
15,574
 
 
35,645
 
 
44,646
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
3,628
 
 
4,639
 
 
11,374
 
 
14,179
 
Operating expenses
 
 
6,550
 
 
6,223
 
 
25,315
 
 
19,684
 
Net impairment on bonds and (recovery) for loan losses
 
 
944
 
 
919
 
 
1,777
 
 
(2,278)
 
Total expenses from CFVs
 
 
14,854
 
 
9,039
 
 
39,948
 
 
21,123
 
Total operating expenses
 
 
25,976
 
 
20,820
 
 
78,414
 
 
52,708
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains (losses) on assets, derivatives and extinguishment of
    liabilities
 
 
76,320
 
 
(501)
 
 
114,688
 
 
(1,167)
 
Net gains due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure
 
 
2,411
 
 
2,853
 
 
10,895
 
 
5,404
 
Net gains (losses) related to CFVs
 
 
3,812
 
 
(4,608)
 
 
27,732
 
 
5,407
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
(6,343)
 
 
(6,486)
 
 
(20,129)
 
 
(25,917)
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
62,015
 
 
(13,988)
 
 
90,417
 
 
(24,335)
 
Income tax (expense) benefit
 
 
(123)
 
 
(24)
 
 
1,309
 
 
(65)
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 
403
 
 
602
 
 
6,527
 
 
694
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
62,295
 
 
(13,410)
 
 
98,253
 
 
(23,706)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Income) loss allocable to noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income allocable to perpetual preferred shareholders of a
    subsidiary company
 
 
(36)
 
 
(2,284)
 
 
(3,714)
 
 
(6,852)
 
Net losses (income) allocable to noncontrolling interests in
    CFVs and IHS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related to continuing operations
 
 
11,186
 
 
17,407
 
 
18,915
 
 
36,884
 
Related to discontinued operations
 
 
(129)
 
 
(995)
 
 
(1,312)
 
 
648
 
Net income to common shareholders
 
$
73,316
 
$
718
 
$
112,142
 
$
6,974
 
 
 
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Net interest income
 
The following table summarizes our net interest income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Table 2
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on bonds
 
$
4,214
 
$
15,998
 
$
34,677
 
$
49,467
 
Interest on loans and short-term investments
 
 
166
 
 
227
 
 
500
 
 
720
 
Total interest income
 
 
4,380
 
 
16,225
 
 
35,177
 
 
50,187
 
Asset related interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior interests in and debt owed to securitization trusts
 
 
101
 
 
3,085
 
 
11,345
 
 
9,618
 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares
 
 
35
 
 
2,073
 
 
6,508
 
 
6,362
 
Notes payable and other debt, bond related
 
 
1,839
 
 
764
 
 
3,314
 
 
2,228
 
Notes payable and other debt, non-bond related
 
 
224
 
 
625
 
 
1,046
 
 
1,882
 
Total interest expense
 
 
2,199
 
 
6,547
 
 
22,213
 
 
20,090
 
Total net interest income
 
$
2,181
 
$
9,678
 
$
12,964
 
$
30,097
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Total net interest income decreased by 77.5% or $7.5 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Interest income on bonds decreased $11.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. This decline was mainly due to a $794.3 million decline in the weighted average bond UPB (from $1,028.6 million for the third quarter 2012 to $234.3 million for the third quarter 2013) due almost exclusively to the TEB sale. Partially offsetting this decline was an increase in the weighted average effective interest rate of 97 bps to 7.19%, which was primarily driven by an increase in cash collected on non-accrual bonds.
 
Asset related interest expense (i.e., interest expense associated with debt which finances interest-bearing bond and non-bond assets) decreased 66.4% or $4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. This decrease was mainly due to the TEB sale, whereby TEB’s senior interests in and debt owed to securitization trusts and mandatorily redeemable preferred shares were transferred to the Purchaser. This decline was partially offset by an increase in interest expense associated with bond related notes payable and other debt of $1.1 million. This increase was primarily due to cash proceeds received from the Purchaser on certain bond and bond interest transfers that were treated as secured borrowings because the transfers did not meet the criteria for sale accounting.
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Total net interest income decreased by 56.9% or $17.1 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Interest on bonds decreased by $14.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. This decline was mainly due to a $337.8 million decline in the weighted average bond UPB (from $1,054.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $716.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013) due primarily to the sale of our common shares in TEB. Partially offsetting this decline was an increase in the weighted average effective interest rate of 20 bps to 6.46%, which was primarily driven by an increase in cash collected on non-accrual bonds.
 
Asset related interest expense increased 10.6% or $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. This increase was mainly due to acceleration of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts in the second quarter of 2013 related to senior interests in and debt owed to securitization trusts ($4.6 million) and mandatorily redeemable preferred shares ($3.2 million) that were transferred to the Purchaser of TEB. Interest expense also increased during the third quarter of 2013 as a result of certain bond and bond interest transfers to the Purchaser of TEB that did not qualify for sale accounting; therefore, secured borrowings and the associated interest expense increased. These increases were partially offset by a declines in interest expense during the third quarter of 2013 associated with senior interests in and debt owed to securitization trusts and mandatorily redeemable preferred shares that were transferred to the Purchaser of TEB as well as a $16.0 million decline in the weighted average balance of our non-bond related notes payable and other debt.
 
 
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Other interest expense
 
The following table summarizes our other interest expense for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Table 3
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Other interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subordinate debentures
$
2,491
 
$
3,757
 
$
8,226
 
$
11,374
 
Notes payable and other debt
 
1,137
 
 
882
 
 
3,148
 
 
2,805
 
Total other interest expense
$
3,628
 
$
4,639
 
$
11,374
 
$
14,179
 
   
Other interest expense (which represents interest expense associated with debt which does not finance interest-bearing assets) decreased $1.0 million and $2.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. These declines were mainly driven by repurchases of outstanding subordinate debentures during 2012 and first quarter 2013 of $42.7 million and $45.5 million, respectively.
 
Operating Expenses
 
The following table summarizes our operating expenses for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Table 4
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Salaries and benefits
 
$
2,895
 
$
2,457
 
$
10,045
 
$
7,757
 
General and administrative
 
 
1,102
 
 
1,286
 
 
3,528
 
 
3,814
 
Professional fees
 
 
1,375
 
 
1,525
 
 
6,777
 
 
5,163
 
Other expenses
 
 
1,178
 
 
955
 
 
4,965
 
 
2,950
 
Total operating expenses
 
$
6,550
 
$
6,223
 
$
25,315
 
$
19,684
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Total operating expenses increased 5.2%, or $0.3 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to an increase in salaries and benefits.
 
Salaries and benefits increased by $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to increased expenses related to employee stock awards ($0.3 million) as well as severance expense ($0.2 million). During the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company did not recognize any stock award compensation expense or severance expense.
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Total operating expenses increased 28.6%, or $5.6 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to increases in salaries and benefits, other expenses and professional fees.
 
Salaries and benefits increased by $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to increased expenses related to employee stock awards ($1.9 million) as well as severance expense ($0.2 million). During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recognized $0.1 million of stock award compensation expense, but did not recognize any severance expense.
 
Other expenses primarily include depreciation and amortization, asset management costs, asset workout expenses and costs related to our ownership of real estate. Other expenses increased $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 2012 mainly due to the receipt of $0.8 million in insurance proceeds that was recorded as a reduction in real estate operating expense in the first quarter 2012. Also contributing to the increase in other expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was a $0.4 million increase to impairments on solar facilities, as well as $0.4 million of fees incurred to remarket TEB's Series B Preferred Shares in the first quarter 2013.
 
Professional fees increased $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 2012. This increase was mainly due to $1.5 million of legal and other professional fees incurred during the second quarter of 2013 associated with the TEB sale.
 
 
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Net Impairment on Bonds and Recovery for Loan Losses
 
The following table summarizes our bond impairments and our recovery for loan losses for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Table 5
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Impairment on bonds
 
$
939
 
$
2,282
 
$
1,772
 
$
3,369
 
Net loan loss (recovery)
 
 
5
 
 
(1,363)
 
 
5
 
 
(5,647)
 
Total net impairment and loan loss recovery
 
$
944
 
$
919
 
$
1,777
 
$
(2,278)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Impairment on bonds decreased $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, our bond impairments were the result of $0.9 million of impairments on non-performing bonds. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, our bond impairments were the result of $1.7 million of impairments on non-performing bonds and $0.6 million of impairments on our performing bond portfolio, which were driven by fluctuations in individual property performances.
 
The Company recognized a $1.4 million valuation allowance recovery during the three months ended September 30, 2012 associated with a senior mortgage loan, which paid off at par during the fourth quarter 2012.
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Impairment on bonds decreased $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our bond impairments were the result of $1.2 million of impairments on non-performing bonds and $0.6 million of impairments on our performing bond portfolio, which were driven by fluctuations in individual property performance. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our bond impairments were the result of $2.1 million of impairments on non-performing bonds and $1.3 million of impairments on our performing bond portfolio, which were driven by fluctuations in individual property performances.
 
The Company recognized $5.6 million of recoveries of previously recognized loan losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily related to a $3.6 million valuation allowance recovery associated with a senior mortgage loan which paid off at par during the fourth quarter 2012 as well as the receipt of $1.7 million as a cash settlement for releasing individuals who provided certain financial guarantees related to a loan financing.
 
Net Gains (Losses) on Assets and Derivatives and Net (Losses) Gains on Early Extinguishment of Liabilities
 
The following table summarizes our net gains on assets, derivatives and early extinguishment of liabilities for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Table 6
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net realized gains on bonds
 
$
76,362
 
$
2
 
$
76,960
 
$
54
 
Net gains on loans
 
 
118
 
 
23
 
 
1,490
 
 
312
 
Net gains (losses) on derivatives
 
 
(76)
 
 
(658)
 
 
59
 
 
(2,134)
 
Net (losses) gains on early extinguishment of liabilities
 
 
(84)
 
 
132
 
 
36,179
 
 
601
 
Total net gains (losses) on bonds, loans, derivatives
    and early extinguishment of liabilities
 
$
76,320
 
$
(501)
 
$
114,688
 
$
(1,167)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Net gains on bonds were $76.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The majority of these gains relate to the TEB sale, whereby unrealized gains of $75.7 million which were recorded within “Accumulated other comprehensive income” (“AOCI”), associated with the bonds sold to the Purchaser, were transferred into the consolidated statements of operations and recorded as “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” having no impact on overall common shareholders’ equity.
 
Net gains (losses) on derivatives include fair value changes, interest accruals and realized gains or losses on terminations. Net losses on derivatives were $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to net losses of $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The net losses of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 were primarily comprised of interest paid. The net losses of $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 were comprised of $1.1 million of interest paid, partially offset by $0.4 million of mark-to-market gains resulting from rising interest rates during the period.
 
 
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Net gains on bonds were $77.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The majority of these gains relate to the TEB sale, whereby unrealized gains of $75.7 million which were recorded within “Accumulated other comprehensive income” (“AOCI”), associated with the bonds sold to the Purchaser, were transferred into the consolidated statements of operations and recorded as “Net gains (losses) on assets and derivatives” having no impact on overall common shareholders’ equity.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net gains on early extinguishment of liabilities were $36.2 million as compared to net gains of $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a $37.9 million gain on the repurchase of $45.5 million of subordinate debt UPB for $17.4 million, plus accrued interest. The gain represents the difference between the cash payment of $17.4 million and the carrying value of the debt of $56.9 million, reduced by the acceleration of $1.6 million of debt issuance costs. Partially offsetting this gain was a $1.5 million loss on the redemption of all of the outstanding Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred shares. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized $0.5 million of gains on repurchases of mandatorily redeemable preferred shares.
 
Net gains on derivatives were $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to net losses of $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The net gains of $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were comprised of $0.8 million of mark-to-market gains resulting from rising interest rates during the period, partially offset by $0.7 million of interest paid. The net losses of $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were comprised of $3.2 million of interest paid, partially offset by $1.1 million of mark-to-market gains. The $1.1 million of mark-to-market gains were primarily related to terminated interest rate swaps in the first quarter 2012 and a terminated total return swap in the second quarter 2012.
 
Net gains on loans increased $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 2012. The $1.5 million of gains recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were comprised of $1.1 million of cash proceeds received on loans which had no carrying value and lower of cost or market ("LOCOM") gains of $0.4 million. The $0.3 million of gains recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were all related to cash proceeds received on loans which had no carrying value.
 
Net Gains Due to Real Estate Consolidation and Foreclosure
 
The following table summarizes our net gains due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
For the three months ended
 
For the nine months ended
 
Table 7
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net gains due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure
 
$
2,411
 
$
2,853
 
$
10,895
 
$
5,404
 
 
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
On April 30, 2013, a non-profit entity consolidated by the Company was assigned the GP interest in three properties for which the Company provided debt financing. On April 30, 2013, we estimated the fair value of our bond interests to be $28.1 million. The UPB of our bond interests was $34.4 million and cumulative impairments and cumulative unrealized gains were $6.5 million and $4.5 million, respectively, at the date of consolidation. Upon assignment of the GP interests, the properties were consolidated and our bond interests were eliminated against the corresponding mortgage payables of the properties. As a result, the unrealized gains of $4.5 million which were recorded within AOCI were transferred into the consolidated statements of operations and recorded as “Net gains due to real estate and foreclosure” having no impact on overall equity.
 
On May 1, 2013, the non-profit entity referred to above was assigned the GP interest in two properties for which the Company provided debt financing. On May 1, 2013, we estimated the fair value of our bond interests to be $9.9 million, of which $0.8 million was recorded as an increase to AOCI at the date of consolidation. The UPB of our bond interests was $10.9 million and cumulative impairments and cumulative unrealized gains were $3.7 million and $2.7 million, respectively (including the $0.8 million increase discussed above), at the date of consolidation. Upon assignment of the GP interests, the properties were consolidated and our bond interests were eliminated against the corresponding mortgage payables of the properties. As a result, the unrealized gains of $2.7 million which were recorded within AOCI were transferred into the consolidated statements of operations and recorded as “Net gains due to real estate and foreclosure” having no impact on overall equity.
 
 
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On May 31, 2013, the Company acquired a property, via a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, serving as collateral for one of the Company's bonds with an estimated fair value of $7.3 million. The UPB of the bond was $7.3 million and cumulative impairments and cumulative unrealized gains were $0.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively, at the date of consolidation. Upon real estate acquisition, the property was consolidated and the bond was derecognized. As a result, the unrealized gains of $1.3 million which were recorded through AOCI were transferred into the consolidated statements of operations and recorded as “Net gains due to real estate and foreclosure” having no impact on overall equity. On May 31, 2013, immediately after taking the deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, the Company sold the property to a third party for its carrying value.
 
On August 6, 2013, the Company acquired a property, via a foreclosure, serving as collateral for one of the Company's bonds with an estimated fair value of $10.2 million. The UPB of the bond was $10.2 million and cumulative impairments and cumulative unrealized gains were each $2.4 million at the date of consolidation. Upon real estate acquisition, the property was consolidated and the bond was derecognized. As a result, the unrealized gains of $2.4 million which were recorded through AOCI were transferred into the consolidated statements of operations and recorded as "Net gains due to real estate and foreclosure" having no impact on overall equity. On August 14, 2013, the Company sold the property to a third party for $10.7 million.
 
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Net gains due to real estate consolidation and foreclosure were $2.8 million and $5.4 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
On April 30, 2012, the non-profit entity referred to above was assigned the GP interest in a property for which the Company provided debt financing. On April 30, 2012, we estimated the fair value of our bond interest to be $12.5 million, of which $2.0 million was recorded as an increase to AOCI at the date of consolidation. The UPB of our bond interest was $12.8 million and cumulative impairments and cumulative unrealized gains were $2.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively (including the $2.0 million increase discussed above), at the date of consolidation. Upon assignment of the GP interest, the property was consolidated and our bonds were eliminated against the corresponding mortgage payable of the property. As a result, the unrealized gains of $2.6 million which were recorded within AOCI were transferred into the consolidated statements of operations and recorded as “Net gains due to real estate and foreclosure” having no impact on overall equity.
 
On August 8, 2012, the non-profit entity was assigned the GP interest in three properties for which the Company provided debt financing. On August 8, 2012, we estimated the fair value of our bond interests to be $19.0 million, of which $1.0 million was recorded as an increase to AOCI at the date of consolidation. The UPB of our bond interests was $27.0 million and cumulative impairments and cumulative unrealized gains were $9.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively (including the $1.0 million increase discussed above), at the date of consolidation. Upon assignment of the GP interest, the properties were consolidated and our bond interests were eliminated against the corresponding mortgage payables of the properties. As a result, the unrealized gains of $1.8 million which were recorded within AOCI were transferred into the consolidated statement of operations.
 
Also on August 8, 2012, the Company acquired three parcels of land serving as collateral to two bonds. On August 8, 2012, the carrying value of the Company's bonds was $2.6 million, with a UPB of $5.9 million, cumulative impairments of $4.3 million previously recognized through the consolidated statement of operations and cumulative unrealized gains of $1.0 million previously reported through AOCI. As a result of the Company's converting its bond investments to investments in real estate, the Company recognized unrealized gains of $1.0 million through the consolidated statement of operations which had a corresponding decrease in AOCI and, therefore, no impact on overall common shareholders’ equity.
 
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
 
The table below summarizes our income tax benefit (expense) for the three months ended and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
 
For the three months ended
 
For the nine months ended
 
Table 8
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Income tax benefit (expense)
 
$
(123)
 
$
(24)
 
$
1,309
 
$
(65)
 
 
On March 20, 2013, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a closing agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for amended returns for the calendar years ending December 31, 2004 through 2006. Pursuant to the closing agreement, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts agreed to issue a refund of $1.8 million to the Company. The Company received the refund on April 8, 2013. This agreement also resulted in a favorable resolution of $1.6 million of the Company's uncertain tax positions recorded at December 31, 2012. The release of the uncertain tax position resulted in a $1.6 million tax benefit in the first quarter 2013.
 
 
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Income Allocable to Perpetual Preferred Shareholders of a Subsidiary Company
 
The table below summarizes our income allocable to perpetual preferred shareholders of a subsidiary company for the three months ended and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
Table 9
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Income allocable to perpetual preferred shareholders of a subsidiary company
 
$
(36)
 
$
(2,284)
 
$
(3,714)
 
$
(6,852)
 
 
Income allocable to perpetual preferred shareholders of a subsidiary company decreased $2.2 million and $3.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively as compared to 2012 mainly due to a decline in the weighted average balance of our perpetual preferred shares. During February 2013 and April 2013, $27.0 million and $11.0 million, respectively, of preferred share liquidation preference were redeemed and retired. On July 3, 2013, the remaining $121.0 million of preferred share liquidation preference was assumed by the Purchaser of our common shares in TEB.
 
Net Income Allocable to the Common Shareholders Related to CFVs
 
The table below summarizes our net income related to funds and ventures that are consolidated for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Table 10
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental and other income from real estate
 
$
3,736
 
$
1,800
 
$
9,096
 
$
3,715
 
Interest and other income
 
 
3,739
 
 
2,267
 
 
7,784
 
 
4,743
 
Total revenue
 
 
7,475
 
 
4,067
 
 
16,880
 
 
8,458
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
2,386
 
 
1,525
 
 
6,169
 
 
4,056
 
Interest expense
 
 
1,253
 
 
441
 
 
2,228
 
 
1,237
 
Other operating expenses
 
 
3,696
 
 
1,923
 
 
8,602
 
 
4,580
 
Foreign currency loss
 
 
840
 
 
330
 
 
8,390
 
 
1,148
 
Asset impairments
 
 
6,679
 
 
4,820
 
 
14,559
 
 
10,102
 
Total expenses
 
 
14,854
 
 
9,039
 
 
39,948
 
 
21,123
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains (losses) related to CFVs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment gains (losses)
 
 
3,554
 
 
(4,511)
 
 
20,849
 
 
5,479
 
Derivative gains (losses)
 
 
258
 
 
(97)
 
 
6,883
 
 
98
 
Net loss on sale of properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(170)
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships of CFVs
 
 
(6,343)
 
 
(6,486)
 
 
(20,129)
 
 
(25,917)
 
Net loss
 
 
(9,910)
 
 
(16,066)
 
 
(15,465)
 
 
(33,175)
 
Net losses allocable to noncontrolling interests in CFVs
 
 
11,046
 
 
17,268
 
 
18,426
 
 
36,526
 
Net income allocable to the common shareholders
 
$
1,136
 
$
1,202
 
$
2,961
 
$
3,351
 
 
 
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The details of Net income allocable to the common shareholders for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
Table 11
 
For the three months ended 
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Interest income
 
$
274
 
$
1,169
 
$
1,779
 
$
1,789
 
Asset management fees
 
 
888
 
 
937
 
 
2,629
 
 
3,521
 
Guarantee fees
 
 
331
 
 
331
 
 
993
 
 
1,042
 
Equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships
 
 
(383)
 
 
(1,092)
 
 
(2,821)
 
 
(3,031)
 
Equity in income (loss) from SA Fund
 
 
151
 
 
(99)
 
 
643
 
 
165
 
Other expense
 
 
(125)
 
 
(44)
 
 
(262)
 
 
(135)
 
Net income allocable to the common shareholders
 
$
1,136
 
$
1,202
 
$
2,961
 
$
3,351
 
 
The Company’s interest income, asset management fees and guarantee fees are eliminated in consolidation, but allocated to the Company due to the Company’s contractual right to this income. Interest income is primarily related to bonds that were eliminated when we consolidated the properties that collateralize the bonds. Asset management fees are from managing the SA Fund and LIHTC Funds. Guarantee fees are related to certain LIHTC Funds where the Company has guaranteed the investors’ yield. Equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships are losses that the Company records in the event that a LIHTC Fund’s investment in a Lower Tier Property Partnership has been reduced to zero, but because the Company has a bond or loan interest in the property, the Company will continue to record losses from the property to the extent of the bond or loan carrying amount. Equity in income from SA Fund is our share of the SA Fund’s net income based on our 2.7% equity interest in the SA Fund.
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to CFVs decreased $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 2012 mainly due to a $0.9 million decline in interest income. The Company has bond interest income that is recorded as an allocation of income because certain bonds were eliminated upon consolidation of the properties serving as collateral for those bonds. This decline in interest income was mainly due to the TEB sale, whereby we sold several of the eliminated bonds to the Purchaser. This decline was partially offset by a decline in equity in losses from Lower Tier Property Partnerships of $0.7 million.
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Net income allocable to the common shareholders related to CFVs decreased by $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 2012 mainly due to declines in asset management fees. Asset management fees declined by $0.9 million, mainly due to a decline in fees from the SA Fund. Asset management fees from the SA Fund declined by $0.8 million as the payment structure transitioned in the second quarter 2012 from fees based on committed capital to fees based on invested capital. This decline was partially offset by a $0.5 million increase in equity in income from the SA Fund.
 
 
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Net Income to Common Shareholders from Discontinued Operations
 
The table below summarizes our net income from discontinued operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Table 12
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Sublease income
 
$
 
$
369
 
$
492
 
$
1,107
 
Income from CFVs (primarily rental income)
 
 
3,511
 
 
5,034
 
 
10,968
 
 
14,999
 
Income from REO operations
 
 
415
 
 
 
 
415
 
 
57
 
Rent expense
 
 
 
 
(369)
 
 
(492)
 
 
(1,107)
 
Expenses from CFVs (primarily operating expenses)
 
 
(3,594)
 
 
(4,545)
 
 
(10,152)
 
 
(14,707)
 
Other income
 
 
46
 
 
113
 
 
44
 
 
345
 
Income from operations
 
 
378
 
 
602
 
 
1,275
 
 
694
 
Disposal:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains related to CFVs
 
 
25
 
 
 
 
5,252
 
 
 
Net income from discontinued operations
 
 
403
 
 
602
 
 
6,527
 
 
694
 
(Income) loss from discontinued operations allocable to
    noncontrolling interests
 
 
(129)
 
 
(995)
 
 
(1,312)
 
 
648
 
Net income (loss) to common shareholders from
    discontinued operations
 
$
274
 
$
(393)
 
$
5,215
 
$
1,342
 
 
The details of net income to common shareholders from discontinued operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
Table 13
 
For the three months ended
September 30,
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Interest income
 
$
 
$
765
 
$
1,108
 
$
2,349
 
Other income
 
 
399
 
 
478
 
 
1,268
 
 
1,476
 
Other expense
 
 
(245)
 
 
(1,636)
 
 
(1,161)
 
 
(2,483)
 
Net gains on disposal of REO
 
 
95
 
 
 
 
95
 
 
 
Net gains on redemption of bonds
 
 
25
 
 
 
 
3,905
 
 
 
Net income (loss) to common shareholders from
   discontinued operations
 
$
274
 
$
(393)
 
$
5,215
 
$
1,342
 
 
At December 31, 2012, a non-profit entity that the Company consolidates owned a multifamily property that was classified as held-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company provided bond financing to this multifamily property which was eliminated in consolidation. During the first quarter of 2013, the non-profit sold the multifamily property and the sale generated $20.1 million of net proceeds and a gain on sale of real estate of $5.0 million, of which $3.6 million was allocated to the common shareholders. The $3.6 million allocated to the common shareholders includes the following:
 
 
$2.7 million of gain on the redemption of bonds.
 
 
 
 
$0.7 million of other income related to proceeds received from the property sale that were used to reimburse the Company for interest expense owed by the property to a third party which the Company had paid previously. 
 
 
 
 
$0.2 million of other income related to proceeds received from the property sale, which were above the carrying value of the bond at property sale/bond redemption.
 
During the second quarter and third quarter of 2013, an additional $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of contingent proceeds relating to the property referenced above were received. This, along with the $5.0 million gain on real estate discussed above, is reflected in Table 10 above as Net gains related to CFVs.
 
Bond Portfolio
 
The table below provides key metrics related to all of our bonds including those bonds that have been eliminated due to consolidation accounting as of September 30, 2013. Because as a legal matter we own the bonds that have been eliminated in consolidation, the asset management of our bond portfolio includes the asset management of these eliminated bonds. The table below reflects the portfolio from an asset management perspective. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 16, Consolidated Funds and Ventures.”
 
 
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(dollars in thousands)
 
UPB
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Wtd Avg
Coupon
 
 
Wtd Avg
Pay Rate (7)
 
 
Debt
Service
Coverage (8)
 
Number of
Bonds
 
Number of
Multifamily
Properties
 
Performing Multifamily tax-
    exempt bonds (1)
 
$
100,642
 
 
30
%
 
$
96,385
 
 
30
%
 
6.70
%
 
6.70
%
 
0.97x
 
15
 
13
 
Non-performing (2), (3)
    Multifamily tax-exempt
    bonds
 
 
119,963
 
 
35
%
 
 
86,947
 
 
27
%
 
6.97
%
 
3.44
%
 
0.54x
 
15
 
12
 
Subordinate cash flow and
    participating (4) Multifamily
    tax-exempt bonds
 
 
39,490
 
 
12
%
 
 
63,514
 
 
20
%
 
7.65
%
 
-
%
 
 
 
7
 
3
 
Total Multifamily tax-exempt
    bonds
 
$
260,095
 
 
77
%
 
$
246,846
 
 
77
%
 
6.84
(9)
 
4.93
(9)
 
0.74x
 
37
 
28
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Performing CDD bonds
 
$
28,525
 
 
8
%
 
$
28,379
 
 
9
%
 
7.00
%
 
7.00
%
 
 
 
2
 
N/A
 
Non-performing (2) CDD bonds
 
 
29,825
 
 
9
%
 
 
24,699
 
 
8
%
 
7.25
%
 
4.86
%
 
 
 
4
 
N/A
 
Total CDD bonds (5)
 
$
58,350
 
 
17
%
 
$
53,078
 
 
17
%
 
7.13
%
 
5.91
%
 
 
 
6
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other bonds (6)
 
$
21,695
 
 
6
%
 
$
21,495
 
 
6
%
 
4.34
%
 
4.34
%
 
 
 
2
 
N/A
 
Total Bond Portfolio
 
$
340,140
(10)
 
100
%
 
$
321,419
(10)
 
100
%
 
6.72
(9)
 
5.07
(9)
 
 
 
45
 
28
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Non-performing
    portfolio
 
$
149,788
 
 
44
%
 
$
111,646
 
 
35
%
 
7.02
%
 
3.72
%
 
0.54x
 
19
 
12
 
 
 
(1)
Included in this amount is $45.4 million of fair value that represents senior interests in bonds held by a third party, but the Company continues to hold the related subordinate interest and therefore the senior interest transfers were treated as secured borrowings. At September 30, 2013, the associated debt was carried at $44.9 million. 
 
 
 
 
(2)
Non-performing is defined as bonds that are 30+ days past due in either principal and/or interest.
 
 
 
 
(3)
Included in this amount is $18.9 million of fair value that represents senior interests in bonds held by a third party, but the Company continues to hold the related subordinate interests and therefore the senior interest transfers were treated as secured borrowings. At September 30, 2013, the associated debt was carried at $18.8 million. Outside of these interests, the Company has no debt related to the non-performing multifamily tax-exempt bond portfolio except for one total return swap reported as debt and carried at $17.2 million on September 30, 3013. Also included in this amount is $8.6 million of UPB that represents subordinate bond investments with must pay coupons.
 
 
 
 
(4)
Included in this amount are subordinate cash flow bonds that do not have must pay coupons and are payable out of available cash flow only. No debt service has been collected on these bonds over the preceding twelve months and debt service is not calculated on these bonds as non-payment of debt service is not a default. Included in this amount is $33.3 million UPB and $59.5 million fair value that represent participating cash flow bonds.
 
 
 
 
(5)
The Company transferred interests in two of these bonds together with a guarantee to the buyer for timely principal and interest payment and therefore the cash received on the transfers was treated as a borrowing. Also, one of these bonds was financed through a total return swap. On a combined basis, the Company had debt associated with these bonds with a carrying amount of $44.2 million at September 30, 2013.
 
 
 
 
(6)
These bonds are financed by two total returns swaps with a carrying amount of $21.3 million at September 30, 2013.
 
 
 
 
(7)
The weighted average pay rate represents the cash interest payments collected on the bonds as a percentage of the bonds’ average UPB for the preceding twelve months weighted by the bonds’ average UPB over the period for the population of bonds at September 30, 2013.
 
 
 
 
(8)
Debt service coverage is calculated on a rolling twelve-month basis using property level information as of the prior quarter-end for those bonds with must pay coupons. 
 
 
 
 
(9)
The weighted average coupon and pay rate of the multifamily tax-exempt bonds and total bond portfolio excludes the population of subordinate cash flow bonds whereby non-payment of debt service is not a default.
 
 
 
 
(10)
Includes 16 bond investments which the Company eliminated as a result of consolidation accounting. At September 30, 2013, these 16 bond investments had an UPB of $113.5 million and a fair value of $124.9 million, including $35.1 million of net unrealized mark-to-market gains occurring after consolidation that have not been reflected in the Company’s common equity given that the Company is required to consolidate and account for the real estate, which prohibits an increase in fair value from its original cost basis until the real estate is sold. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 16, Consolidated Funds and Ventures” for more information.
 
Multifamily tax-exempt bonds
 
Multifamily tax-exempt bonds are issued by state and local governments or their agencies or authorities to finance affordable multifamily rental housing; typically however, the only source of recourse on these bonds is the collateral, which is the first mortgage or a subordinate mortgage on the underlying properties. The 28 properties serving as collateral are located across 19 different Metropolitan Statistical Areas (“MSA”). The highest concentration is in the Atlanta MSA and as of September 30, 2013, 25.0% and 20.2% (based on UPB and fair value, respectively) was located in Atlanta. Approximately 78% (based on UPB) of our properties are affordable low income housing and serve the general population while five properties or approximately 20% of our bond UPB serve the senior population and one property or 2% of our bond UPB serves students.
 
 
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All of the properties are considered stabilized which means none of the properties have construction or lease-up risk and there is sufficient operating information to calculate rolling twelve month debt service coverage for those with must pay coupons.
 
Multifamily tax-exempt – must pay bonds
 
As of September 30, 2013, included in the 37 multifamily tax-exempt bond portfolio were 30 bonds with $220.6 million UPB and $183.3 million fair value with must pay coupons. These bonds had a weighted average debt service coverage ratio of 0.74x.
 
 
Included within the 30 must pay bonds were 15 non-performing bonds with $120.0 million UPB and $86.9 million fair value and an average debt service coverage ratio of 0.54x. 
 
 
 
 
The remaining 15 bonds were performing bonds with $100.6 million UPB and $96.4 million fair value and average debt service coverage ratio of 0.97x. The potential for defaults exist within this population, but because these are low income housing tax credit bonds, despite the fact that they have generally less than 0.9x debt service coverage, shortfalls to date have been supported by developers and tax credit syndicators.
 
Additionally, as of September 30, 2013, 5 of the 30 must pay bonds were subordinate bonds with $9.5 million UPB and $1.4 million fair value. While these bonds do have must pay coupons, the debt service is paid only after payment is made on senior obligations that have a priority to the cash flow of the underlying collateral. The Company owns three of the related senior bonds with $16.8 million UPB and $16.0 million fair value. All but two of the must pay subordinate bonds with $0.9 million UPB and $1.0 million fair value were in default as of September 30, 2013.
 
Multifamily tax-exempt – subordinate cash flow and participating bonds
 
As of September 30, 2013, included with the 37 multifamily tax-exempt bond portfolio were seven bonds with $39.5 million UPB and $63.5 million fair value that are subordinate and do not have must pay coupons. Debt service on these bonds is paid, to the extent there is available cash flow, only after payment is made on senior obligations that have a priority to the cash flow of the underlying collateral. The Company owns four of the related senior bonds with $28.6 million UPB and fair value. These cash flow bonds are excluded in the calculation of debt service coverage as non-payment is not a default. Of these cash flow bonds $33.3 million UPB and $59.5 million fair value are participating bonds which allow the Company to receive additional interest from net property cash flows in addition to the base interest rate.
 
Community Development District bonds
 
As of September 30, 2013, there were six CDD bonds with $58.4 million UPB and $53.1 million fair value that were issued by community development districts to finance infrastructure improvements for two large residential or commercial development projects. These bonds are commonly referred to as CDD bonds in Florida as well as Community Development Authority (“CDA”) or Capital Improvement Cooperative District (“CID”) bonds in other states. The payment of debt service, and the ultimate repayment of the Company’s financing, generally rely upon the ability of the development, as improved, to generate tax revenues or special assessments. The collapse of the for-sale housing market beginning in 2006, and the sharp decline in the commercial market shortly thereafter, has put stress on this portfolio.  As of September 30, 2013, one Alabama development, financed by four bonds, was 30 days or more past due. The Company’s prospects for recovery are closely tied to its ability to structure effective workouts, the ability of other parties to the transaction to pay the assessments, and cyclical improvement in residential and commercial markets.
 
Other Bonds
 
As of September 3, 2013, there were two bond securities with $21.7 million UPB and $21.5 million fair value in rated municipal bonds. Specifically, these investments are senior certificate interests in a triple A enhanced trust collateralized by a pool of tax-exempt municipal bonds.
 
Valuation Results for the nine months ended 2013 as compared to the nine months ended 2012
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded net unrealized losses of $16.8 million on our bond portfolio excluding bonds eliminated due to consolidation accounting (“Reported Bonds”) through other comprehensive income. Approximately half of the net unrealized loss is due to declines in the underlying collateral values of certain non-performing bonds that remain in the portfolio at September 30, 2013 much of which was recognized during third quarter 2013. Specifically, the declines were driven by increases in the weighted average discount rate as well as a reduction in expected cash flows from certain properties. The remaining loss was due to an increase in market yields on the performing bonds much of which was recognized during second quarter 2013 on bonds sold as part of the TEB sale in third quarter 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded net unrealized gains of $28.5 million on our Reported Bonds through other comprehensive income largely due to declining market yields on our performing bonds still held in the portfolio at September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Determination of Fair Value
 
The Company carries its Reported Bonds on a fair value basis at the end of each reporting period. Substantially all of the Company’s bonds are not traded on an established exchange nor is there an active private market for our bonds; therefore, substantially all of our bonds are illiquid. This lack of liquidity inherently requires the Company’s management to apply a higher degree of judgment in determining the fair value of its bonds than would be required if there were a sufficient volume of trades of comparable bonds in the market place. For most of our performing bonds (i.e., bonds that are current in their payment of principal and interest), we estimate fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology; specifically, the Company discounts contractual principal and interest payments, adjusted for expected prepayments. The discount rate for each bond is based on expected investor yield requirements adjusted for bond attributes such as the expected term of the bond, debt service coverage, geographic location and bond size. The Company routinely validates its performing bond valuation model by comparing actual bond sale prices to the bond model valuation. The weighted average discount rate (i.e., market yield) on the performing bond portfolio was 7.36% and 7.45% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, for performing bonds still held in the portfolio at September 30, 2013.
 
For bonds that are past due in either principal or interest and for certain currently performing bonds where payment of full principal and interest is uncertain, the Company’s valuations are based on an estimate of the collateral value which is derived from a number of sources, including an internally prepared estimate derived by discounting the property’s expected cash flows and residual proceeds using estimated market discount and capitalization rates, less estimated selling costs. The discount rate for the bonds that are past due in either principal or interest averaged 8.6% and 8.2% at September 30, 2103 and December 31, 2012, respectively for bonds still in our portfolio at September 30, 2013. The capitalization rate averaged 6.6% and 6.9% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively for bonds still in the portfolio at September 30, 2013.
 
To the extent available, the Company may estimate fair value based on a sale agreement, a letter of intent to purchase, an appraisal or other indications of fair value as available.
 
The lack of liquidity in the bond markets in which the Company transacts, coupled with the significant judgments that are inherent in our valuation methodologies, results in a risk that if the Company needed to sell bonds, the price it is able to realize may be lower than the carrying value (i.e., the fair value) of such bonds.
 
Management Monitoring of Portfolio Performance and Credit Quality
 
Management performs on-going reviews of all of its bonds to assess and enhance the portfolio performance. Each bond is assigned to portfolio and asset managers who are responsible for monitoring and evaluating property and borrower performance. Bonds are risk-rated on key elements such as payment status, debt service coverage, compliance with tenant income restrictions, physical condition, market conditions, and developer and property management performance. Bonds that are placed on the Company’s internal watch-list are subject to more intense portfolio manager and senior management oversight.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
   
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings and submissions to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Such controls include those designed to ensure that information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
 
An evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the CEO and CFO, on the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2013.
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
On September 18, 2013, the SEC suspended trading in our common shares and instituted an administrative proceeding to revoke the registration of our common shares under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act as a result of certain filing deficiencies of the Company from 2006 to 2010. On September 27, 2013, we entered into a settlement agreement with the SEC to resolve these claims. Pursuant to the settlement, the SEC issued an order revoking registration of our common shares (“Deregistration Order”) effective September 30, 2013. Once the Deregistration Order was effective, the Company was eligible to re-register its common shares with the SEC. Accordingly the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form 8-A on September 30, 2013 to re-register its common shares under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, which was effective immediately upon filing. Therefore, as of the filing of our Form 8-A, the Company’s common shares were once again registered under the Exchange Act with the SEC. As a result of the deregistration, and subsequent re-registration, of the Company’s common shares, the Company believes it has resolved the historical filing deficiencies described in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
For a discussion of the risk factors affecting the Company, see Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K.
 
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
The following table provides information on the Company’s common share repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
Number of
Shares
 
 
Average
price paid per
share
 
Number of shares
purchased as part
of the stock
repurchase
program
 
Maximum number of
shares that may yet be
purchased under the
stock repurchase
program (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7/1/2013 – 7/31/2013
 
37
 
$
1.30
 
37
 
4,787
 
8/1/2013 – 8/31/2013
 
60
 
 
1.51
 
60
 
4,727
 
9/1/2013 – 9/30/2013
 
113
 
 
1.34
 
113
 
4,614
 
Total
 
210
 
$
1.38
 
210
 
4,614
 
 
 
(1)
On November 9, 2012, the Company adopted a one year stock repurchase program of up to $1.0 million.  The program was terminated and replaced with a new stock repurchase program on August 8, 2013 authorizing the repurchase up to four million shares, and up to 800,000 shares in any one calendar month.  On September 26, 2013, the Company announced further amendments to the plan to increase the aggregate shares authorized for repurchase to five million shares, to remove the monthly limit of 800,000 shares and to allow for block trades. The plan will terminate once the Company has repurchased the total authorized number of shares.
 
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
The Company had debt agreements totaling $3.8 million at September 30, 2013 that had payment defaults at maturity, but were subject to a forbearance agreement that expires on April 30, 2015.
 
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 5.   Other Information
 
None.
 
Item 6.  Exhibits
 
See Exhibit Index.
 
 
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Signatures
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
MUNICIPAL MORTGAGE & EQUITY, LLC
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Michael L. Falcone
Dated:  November 14, 2013
 
Name:
Michael L. Falcone
 
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
 
By:
 
/s/ Michael L. Falcone
November 14, 2013
 
Name:
Michael L. Falcone
 
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Lisa M. Roberts
November 14, 2013
 
Name:
Lisa M. Roberts
 
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President (Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Incorporation by Reference
 
 
 
 
 
31 .1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31 .2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32 .1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32 .2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
 
 
 
 
E-1