Edgar Filing: AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC

Outstanding at October 31, 2012

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

3,642,903 shares

10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For the transition period to

Commission File Number: 0-26486

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware		63-0885779
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

100 N. Gay Street

Auburn, Alabama 36830

(334) 821-9200

(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x No ¨

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


Large Accelerated filer ¨	Accelerated filer ¨	Non-accelerated filer x	Smaller reporting company ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

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

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


INDEX

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION		PAGE

Item 1 Financial Statements

	Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	3

	Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	4

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	5

	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	6

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	7

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8

Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		34

	Table 1 – Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures	51

	Table 2 – Selected Quarterly Financial Data	52

	Table 3 – Selected Financial Data	53

	Table 4 – Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis – for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	54

	Table 5 – Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis – for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	55

	Table 6 – Loan Portfolio Composition	56

	Table 7 – Allowance for Loan Losses and Nonperforming Assets	57

	Table 8 – Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses	58

	Table 9 – CDs and Other Time Deposits of $100,000 or more	59

Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		60

Item 4 Controls and Procedures		60

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 Legal Proceedings		60

Item 1A Risk Factors		60

Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		60

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities		61

Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures		61

Item 5 Other Information		61

Item 6 Exhibits		61

PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands, except share data)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011

Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	14,943		$	12,395
Federal funds sold		41,765			41,840
Interest bearing bank deposits		583			1,193

Cash and cash equivalents		57,291			55,428

Securities available-for-sale		254,819			299,582
Loans held for sale		5,682			3,346
Loans, net of unearned income		397,738			370,263
Allowance for loan losses		(6,045	)		(6,919	)

Loans, net		391,693			363,344

Premises and equipment, net		10,199			9,345
Bank-owned life insurance		16,963			16,631
Other real estate owned		4,925			7,898
Other assets		11,895			20,644

Total assets	$	753,467		$	776,218

Liabilities:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	116,017		$	106,276
Interest-bearing		513,807			513,276

Total deposits		629,824			619,552
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		2,547			2,805
Long-term debt		47,217			85,313
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		3,673			3,132

Total liabilities		683,261			710,802

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock of $.01 par value; authorized 200,000 shares; no issued shares		—			—
Common stock of $.01 par value; authorized 8,500,000 shares; issued 3,957,135 shares		39			39
Additional paid-in capital		3,756			3,753
Retained earnings		66,908			64,045
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net		6,145			4,222
Less treasury stock, at cost - 314,232 shares and 314,397 shares at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		(6,642	)		(6,643	)

Total stockholders’ equity		70,206			65,416

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	753,467		$	776,218

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(Unaudited)


	Quarter ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,

(In thousands, except share and per share data)	2012		2011			2012			2011

Interest income:
Loans, including fees	$	5,548	$	5,393		$	16,303		$	16,051
Securities		1,653		2,253			5,482			7,404
Federal funds sold and interest bearing bank deposits		11		14			32			37

Total interest income		7,212		7,660			21,817			23,492

Interest expense:
Deposits		1,509		1,958			4,839			6,220
Short-term borrowings		4		3			13			9
Long-term debt		440		854			1,393			2,547

Total interest expense		1,953		2,815			6,245			8,776

Net interest income		5,259		4,845			15,572			14,716
Provision for loan losses		1,550		600			2,750			1,800

Net interest income after provision for loan losses		3,709		4,245			12,822			12,916


Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts		268		301			838			882
Mortgage lending		1,038		566			2,492			1,334
Bank-owned life insurance		120		127			332			341
Gain on sale of affordable housing investments		—		—			3,268			—
Affordable housing investment losses		—		(231	)		—			(461	)
Other		413		349			1,157			1,057
Securities gains, net:
Realized gains, net		178		451			738			901
Total other-than-temporary impairments		—		(156	)		(130	)		(468	)
Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairments (transferred from) recognized in other comprehensive income		—		(80	)		—			130

Total securities gains, net		178		215			608			563

Total noninterest income		2,017		1,327			8,695			3,716


Noninterest expense:
Salaries and benefits		2,209		2,147			6,557			6,090
Net occupancy and equipment		345		364			1,019			1,038
Professional fees		163		190			538			550
FDIC and other regulatory assessments		153		178			521			659
Other real estate owned, net		119		506			182			1,207
Prepayment penalty on long-term debt		—		—			3,720			—
Other		781		883			2,823			2,626

Total noninterest expense		3,770		4,268			15,360			12,170

Earnings before income taxes		1,956		1,304			6,157			4,462
Income tax expense (benefit)		347		(63	)		1,054			89


Net earnings	$	1,609	$	1,367		$	5,103		$	4,373


Net earnings per share:
Basic and diluted	$	0.44	$	0.38		$	1.40		$	1.20


Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		3,642,876		3,642,738			3,642,807			3,642,735

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)


	Quarter ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011			2012			2011

Net earnings	$	1,609		$	1,367		$	5,103		$	4,373

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized net holding gain (loss) on other-than-temporarily impaired securities due to factors other than credit		—			51			—			(82	)
Unrealized net holding gain on all other securities		1,162			2,768			2,307			6,303
Reclassification adjustment for net gain on securities recognized in net earnings		(113	)		(135	)		(384	)		(355	)

Other comprehensive income		1,049			2,684			1,923			5,866


Comprehensive income	$	2,658		$	4,051		$	7,026		$	10,239

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)


	Common Stock				Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			Treasury stock			Total

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)	Shares		Amount

Balance, December 31, 2010		3,957,135	$	39	$	3,752	$	61,421		$	(2,201	)	$	(6,643	)	$	56,368
Net earnings		—		—		—		4,373			—			—			4,373
Other comprehensive income		—		—		—		—			5,866			—			5,866
Cash dividends paid ($0.60 per share)		—		—		—		(2,186	)		—			—			(2,186	)
Sale of treasury stock (20 shares)		—		—		1		—			—			—			1

Balance, September 30, 2011		3,957,135	$	39	$	3,753	$	63,608		$	3,665		$	(6,643	)	$	64,422


Balance, December 31, 2011		3,957,135	$	39	$	3,753	$	64,045		$	4,222		$	(6,643	)	$	65,416
Net earnings		—		—		—		5,103			—			—			5,103
Other comprehensive income		—		—		—		—			1,923			—			1,923
Cash dividends paid ($0.615 per share)		—		—		—		(2,240	)		—			—			(2,240	)
Sale of treasury stock (165 shares)		—		—		3		—			—			1			4

Balance, September 30, 2012		3,957,135	$	39	$	3,756	$	66,908		$	6,145		$	(6,642	)	$	70,206

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)


	Nine months ended September 30,

(In thousands)	2012			2011

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	5,103		$	4,373
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses		2,750			1,800
Depreciation and amortization		609			496
Premium amortization and discount accretion, net		2,351			1,634
Net gain on securities available for sale		(608	)		(563	)
Net gain on sale of loans held for sale		(2,488	)		(1,071	)
Net loss on other real estate owned		121			1,233
Loss on prepayment of long-term debt		3,720			—
Loans originated for sale		(111,476	)		(44,028	)
Proceeds from sale of loans		110,932			46,243
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance		(332	)		(341	)
Gain on sale of affordable housing partnership investments		(3,268	)		—
Loss on affordable housing partnership investments		—			461
Net decrease in other assets		687			315
Net increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities		541			458

Net cash provided by operating activities		8,642			11,010


Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale		49,693			113,841
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale		93,377			73,989
Purchase of securities available-for-sale		(97,002	)		(147,455	)
Increase in loans, net		(31,740	)		(6,364	)
Net purchases of premises and equipment		(1,128	)		(811	)
Decrease in FHLB stock		2,067			631
Capital contributions to affordable housing limited partnerships		—			(4,069	)
Proceeds from sale of affordable housing limited partnerships		8,499			—
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned		3,493			1,777

Net cash provided by investing activities		27,259			31,539


Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits		9,741			11,488
Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposits		531			(9,545	)
Net decrease in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		(258	)		(72	)
Repayments or retirement of long-term debt		(41,816	)		(8,014	)
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock		4			1
Dividends paid		(2,240	)		(2,186	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(34,038	)		(8,328	)


Net change in cash and cash equivalents		1,863			34,221
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		55,428			21,424

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	57,291		$	55,645



Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	6,570		$	9,122
Income taxes		818			347
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Real estate acquired through foreclosure		641			2,655

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers in Lee County, Alabama and surrounding counties through its wholly owned subsidiary, AuburnBank (the “Bank”). The Company does not have any segments other than banking that are considered material.

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this report have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations for all periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that the Company and its subsidiaries may achieve for future interim periods or the entire year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, fair value of financial instruments, and the valuation of deferred tax assets and other real estate owned.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts reported in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current-period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s previously reported net earnings or total stockholders’ equity.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated the effects of events or transactions through the date of this filing that have occurred subsequent to September 30, 2012. The Company does not believe there are any material subsequent events that would require further recognition or disclosure.

Accounting Developments

In the first quarter of 2012, the Company adopted new guidance related to the following Codification topics:

•

ASU 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing: Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements;

•

ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure;

•

ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income: Presentation of Comprehensive Income; and

•

ASU 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting; and Standards Update No. 2011-05.

Information about these pronouncements are described in more detail below.

ASU 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing: Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements, removes from the assessment of effective control the criterion relating to the transferor’s ability to repurchase or redeem financial

assets on substantially the agreed-upon terms, even if the transferee were to default. The requirement to demonstrate that the transferor possesses adequate collateral to fund substantially all the cost of purchasing replacement assets is also eliminated. The amendments in this ASU were effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2011, with prospective application to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the financial statements of the Company.

ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS, outlines the collaborative effort of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) and the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) to consistently define fair value and to come up with a set of consistent disclosures for fair value. The ASU changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. This update was effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2012 and will be applied prospectively. Adoption of the ASU required expanded disclosure of the Company’s fair value disclosures. See Note 8, Fair Value.

ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income: Presentation of Comprehensive Income, amends existing standards allowing either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or two separate but consecutive statements. An entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income in both options. This update also requires companies to present amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income and into net income on the face of the statement of income. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, which defers indefinitely the requirement to present reclassification adjustments on the statement of income. The remaining provisions were effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2012 with retrospective application. Adoption of the ASU required the Company to add a statement of comprehensive income. See Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

NOTE 2: BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Diluted net earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur upon exercise of securities or other rights for, or convertible into, shares of the Company’s common stock. At September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, the Company had no such securities or rights issued or outstanding, and therefore, no dilutive effect to consider for the diluted earnings per share calculation.

A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is presented below.


	Quarter ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,

(In thousands, except share and per share data)	2012		2011		2012		2011

Basic and diluted:
Net earnings	$	1,609	$	1,367	$	5,103	$	4,373
Weighted average common shares outstanding		3,642,876		3,642,738		3,642,807		3,642,735

Earnings per share	$	0.44	$	0.38	$	1.40	$	1.20

NOTE 3: VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

Under ASC 810, the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and required to consolidate a variable interest entity (VIE) if it has a variable interest in the VIE that provides it with a controlling financial interest. For such purposes, the determination of whether a controlling financial interest exists is based on whether a single party has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. ASC 810, requires continual reconsideration of conclusions reached regarding which interest holder is a VIE’s primary beneficiary and disclosures surrounding those VIE’s which have not been consolidated. The consolidation methodology provided in this footnote for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and the year ended December 31, 2011 has been prepared in accordance with ASC 810.

At September 30, 2012, the Company did not have any consolidated VIEs to disclose but did have one nonconsolidated VIE, discussed below.

Trust Preferred Securities

The Company owns the common stock of a subsidiary business trust, Auburn National Bancorporation Capital Trust I, which issued mandatorily redeemable preferred capital securities (“trust preferred securities”) in the aggregate of approximately $7.0 million at the time of issuance. This trust meets the definition of a VIE of which the Company is not the primary beneficiary; the trust’s only assets are junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company, which were acquired by the trust using the proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities and common stock. The junior subordinated debentures of approximately $7.2 million are included in long-term debt and the Company’s equity interest in the business trust is included in other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest expense on the junior subordinated debentures is included in interest expense on long-term debt. For regulatory reporting and capital adequacy purposes, the Federal Reserve Board has proposed, as part of its Basel III capital rules, to phase out trust preferred securities as Tier 1 Capital over 10 years for institutions with total assets under $15 billion.

The following table summarizes VIEs that are not consolidated by the Company as of September 30, 2012.

(Dollars in thousands)

Maximum
Loss Exposure

Liability
Recognized

Classification

Type:

Trust preferred issuances

N/A

$ 7,217

Long-term debt

NOTE 4: SECURITIES

At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, all securities within the scope of ASC 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, were classified as available-for-sale. The fair value and amortized cost for securities available-for-sale by contractual maturity at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, are presented below.


	September 30, 2012

(Dollars in thousands)	1 year or less		1 to 5 years		5 to 10 years		After 10 years		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized				Amortized Cost

											Gains		Losses

Available-for-sale:
Agency obligations (a)	$	—		—		10,113		24,503		34,616		247		—	$	34,369
Agency RMBS (a)		—		—		4,986		132,627		137,613		4,077		—		133,536
State and political subdivisions		112		1,706		19,464		60,687		81,969		5,486		—		76,483
Trust preferred securities:
Individual issuer		—		—		—		621		621		101		173		693

Total available-for-sale	$	112		1,706		34,563		218,438		254,819		9,911		173	$	245,081

(a) Includes securities issued by U.S. government agencies or government sponsored entities.

	December 31, 2011

(Dollars in thousands)	1 year or less		1 to 5 years		5 to 10 years		After 10 years		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized				Amortized Cost

											Gains		Losses

Available-for-sale:
Agency obligations (a)	$	—		—		5,013		46,072		51,085		182		1	$	50,904
Agency RMBS (a)		—		—		14,935		149,863		164,798		2,534		129		162,393
State and political subdivisions		—		414		17,761		63,538		81,713		4,339		48		77,422
Trust preferred securities:
Pooled		—		—		—		100		100		—		130		230
Individual issuer		—		—		—		1,886		1,886		186		243		1,943

Total available-for-sale	$	—		414		37,709		261,459		299,582		7,241		551	$	292,892

(a) Includes securities issued by U.S. government agencies or government sponsored entities.

Securities with aggregate fair values of $133.4 million and $161.5 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

Included in other assets are cost-method investments. The carrying amounts of cost-method investments were $3.0 million and $5.0 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Cost-method investments primarily include non-marketable equity investments, such as FHLB of Atlanta stock and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) stock.

Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value

The fair values and gross unrealized losses on securities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, segregated by those securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer, are presented below.


	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or Longer				Total

(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses

September 30, 2012:
Trust preferred securities:
Individual issuer	$	—		—		327		173	$	327		173

Total	$	—		—		327		173	$	327		173


December 31, 2011:
Agency obligations	$	5,000		1		—		—	$	5,000		1
Agency RMBS		17,020		129		—		—		17,020		129
State and political subdivisions		1,686		11		718		37		2,404		48
Trust preferred securities:
Pooled		—		—		100		130		100		130
Individual issuer		—		—		757		243		757		243

Total	$	23,706		141		1,575		410	$	25,281		551

The applicable date for determining when securities are in an unrealized loss position is September 30, 2012. As such, it is possible that a security in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2012 had a market value that exceeded its amortized cost on other days during the past twelve-month period.

For the securities in the previous table, the Company does not have the intent to sell and has determined it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. The Company assesses each security for credit impairment. For debt securities, the Company evaluates, where necessary, whether credit impairment exists by comparing the present value of the expected cash flows to the securities’ amortized cost basis. For cost-method investments, the Company evaluates whether an event or change in circumstances has occurred during the reporting period that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment.

In determining whether a loss is temporary, the Company considers all relevant information including:

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the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis;

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adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area (for example, changes in the financial condition of the issuer of the security, or in the case of an asset-backed debt security, in the financial condition of the underlying loan obligors, including changes in technology or the discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect the future earnings potential of the issuer or underlying loan obligors of the security or changes in the quality of the credit enhancement);

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the historical and implied volatility of the fair value of the security;

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the payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments that increase in the future;

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failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest or principal payments;

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any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency; and

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recoveries or additional declines in fair value subsequent to the balance sheet date.

Agency obligations

The unrealized losses associated with agency obligations were primarily driven by changes in interest rates and not due to the credit quality of the securities. These securities were issued by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored entities and did not have any credit losses given the explicit government guarantee or other government support.

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”)

The unrealized losses associated with agency RMBS were primarily driven by changes in interest rates and not due to the credit quality of the securities. These securities were issued by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored entities and did not have any credit losses given the explicit government guarantee or other government support.

Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions

The unrealized losses associated with securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions were primarily driven by changes in interest rates and were not due to the credit quality of the securities. These securities will continue to be monitored as part of the Company’s quarterly impairment analysis, but are expected to perform even if the rating agencies reduce the credit rating of the bond insurers. As a result, the Company expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities.

Individual issuer trust preferred securities

The unrealized losses associated with individual issuer trust preferred securities were related to securities issued on behalf of individual community bank holding companies. Management evaluates the financial performance of individual community bank holding companies on a quarterly basis to determine if it is probable that such issuer can make all contractual principal and interest payments. Based upon its evaluation, the Company expects to recover the remaining amortized cost basis of these securities.

Cost-method investments

At September 30, 2012, cost-method investments with an aggregate cost of $3.0 million were not evaluated for impairment because the Company did not identify any events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these cost-method investments.

The carrying values of the Company’s investment securities could decline in the future if the financial condition of individual issuers of trust preferred securities, or the credit quality of other securities deteriorate and the Company determines it is probable that it will not recover the entire amortized cost basis for the security. As a result, there is a risk that significant other-than-temporary impairment charges may occur in the future.

The following tables show the applicable credit ratings, fair values, gross unrealized losses, and life-to-date impairment charges for trust preferred securities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, segregated by those securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer.

Trust Preferred Securities as of September 30, 2012


(Dollars in thousands)					Fair Value		Unrealized Losses						Life-to-date Impairment Charges

	Credit Rating						Less than 12 months		12 months or Longer		Total

	Moody’s		Fitch

Individual issuer (a):
Carolina Financial Capital Trust I		n/a		n/a	$	294		—		—		—		257
TCB Trust		n/a		n/a		327		—		173		173		—

Total trust preferred securities					$	621		—		173		173		257

n/a—not applicable, securities not rated.

(a) 144A Floating Rate Capital Securities. Issuers are individual community bank holding companies.

Trust Preferred Securities as of December 31, 2011


(Dollars in thousands)			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses					Life-to-date Impairment Charges

	Credit Rating				Less than 12 months	12 months or Longer		Total

	Moody’s	Fitch

Pooled:
ALESCO Preferred Funding XVII Ltd (a)	C	CC	$	100	—		130		130		1,770
Individual issuer (b):
Carolina Financial Capital Trust I	n/a	n/a		193	—		—		—		257
Main Street Bank Statutory Trust I (c)	n/a	n/a		389	—		111		111		—
MNB Capital Trust I	n/a	n/a		55	—		—		—		445
PrimeSouth Capital Trust I	n/a	n/a		75	—		—		—		425
TCB Trust	n/a	n/a		368	—		132		132		—
United Community Capital Trust	n/a	n/a		806	—		—		—		379

Total individual issuer				1,886	—		243		243		1,506

Total trust preferred securities			$	1,986	—		373		373		3,276

n/a—not applicable securities not rated.

(a)	Class B Deferrable Third Priority Secured Floating Rate Notes. The underlying collateral is primarily composed of trust preferred securities issued by community banks and thrifts.

(b)	144A Floating Rate Capital Securities. Issuers are individual community bank holding companies.

(c)	Now an obligation of BB&T Corporation.

Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Securities

The following table presents a roll-forward of the credit loss component of the amortized cost of debt securities that the Company has written down for other-than-temporary impairment and the credit component of the loss is recognized in earnings (referred to as “credit-impaired” debt securities). Other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, for credit-impaired debt securities are presented as additions in two components based upon whether the current period is the first time the debt security was credit-impaired (initial credit impairment) or is not the first time the debt security was credit-impaired (subsequent credit impairments). The credit loss component is reduced if the Company sells, intends to sell, or believes it will be required to sell previously credit-impaired debt securities. Additionally, the credit loss component is reduced if the Company receives cash flows in excess of what it expected to receive over the remaining life of the credit-impaired debt security, the security matures or the security is fully written-down and deemed worthless. Changes in the credit loss component of credit-impaired debt securities were:


	Quarter ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011		2012		2011

Balance, beginning of period	$	1,257	$	3,040	$	3,276	$	2,938
Additions:
Subsequent credit impairments		—		236		130		338
Reductions:
Securities sold		—		—		2,149		—

Balance, end of period	$	1,257	$	3,276	$	1,257	$	3,276

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

The following table presents details of the other-than-temporary impairment related to securities, including equity securities carried at cost, for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.


	Quarter ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011			2012			2011

Other-than-temporary impairment charges (included in earnings):
Debt securities:
Individual issuer trust preferred securities	$	—		$	236		$	130		$	338

Total debt securities		—			236			130			338

Total other-than-temporary impairment charges	$	—		$	236		$	130		$	338


Other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities:
Recorded as part of gross realized losses:
Credit-related	$	—			236		$	130		$	338
Securities with intent to sell		—			—			—			—
(Transferred from) recorded directly to other comprehensive income for non-credit related impairment		—			(80	)		—			130

Total other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities	$	—		$	156		$	130		$	468

Realized Gains and Losses The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on sales and other-than-temporary impairment charges related to securities, including cost-method investments.
	Quarter ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011			2012			2011

Gross realized gains	$	203		$	474		$	927		$	1,379
Gross realized losses		(25	)		(23	)		(189	)		(478	)
Other-than-temporary impairment charges		—			(236	)		(130	)		(338	)

Realized gains, net	$	178		$	215		$	608		$	563

NOTE 5: LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES


(In thousands)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011

Commercial and industrial	$	58,579		$	54,988
Construction and land development		40,573			39,814
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		68,299			70,202
Other		115,458			92,233

Total commercial real estate		183,757			162,435
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgage		56,992			57,958
Investment property		46,327			43,767

Total residential real estate		103,319			101,725
Consumer installment		11,747			11,454

Total loans		397,975			370,416
Less: unearned income		(237	)		(153	)

Loans, net of unearned income	$	397,738		$	370,263

Loans secured by real estate were approximately 82.3% of the Company’s total loan portfolio at September 30, 2012. Due to declines in economic indicators and real estate values, loans secured by real estate may have a greater risk of non-collection than other loans. At September 30, 2012, the Company’s geographic loan distribution was concentrated primarily in Lee County, Alabama and surrounding areas.

In accordance with ASC 310, a portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for loan losses. As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, the loan portfolio is disaggregated into the following portfolio segments: commercial and industrial, construction and land development, commercial real estate, residential real estate and consumer installment. Where appropriate, the Company’s loan portfolio segments are further disaggregated into classes. A class is generally determined based on the initial measurement attribute, risk characteristics of the loan, and an entity’s method for monitoring and determining credit risk.

The following describe the risk characteristics relevant to each of the portfolio segments and classes.

Commercial and industrial (“C&I”) — includes loans to finance business operations, equipment purchases, or other needs for small and medium-sized commercial customers. Also included in this category are loans to finance agricultural production. Generally the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from business operations and activities of the borrower.

Construction and land development (“C&D”) — includes both loans and credit lines for the purpose of purchasing, carrying and developing land into commercial developments or residential subdivisions. Also included are loans and lines for construction of residential, multi-family and commercial buildings. Generally the primary source of repayment is dependent upon the sale or refinance of the real estate collateral.

Commercial real estate (“CRE”) — includes loans disaggregated into two classes: (1) owner occupied and (2) other.

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Owner occupied – includes loans secured by business facilities to finance business operations, equipment and owner-occupied facilities primarily for small and medium-sized commercial customers. Generally the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from business operations and activities of the borrower, who owns the property.

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Other – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing commercial and multi-family properties that are not owner occupied. Loans in this class include loans for neighborhood retail centers, hotels, medical and professional offices, single retail stores, industrial buildings, warehouses and apartments leased generally to local businesses and residents. Generally the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from the real estate collateral. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the occupancy and rental rates, as well as the financial health of the borrower.

Residential real estate (“RRE”) — includes loans disaggregated into two classes: (1) consumer mortgage and (2) investment property.

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Consumer mortgage – primarily includes first or second lien mortgages and home equity lines of credit to consumers that are secured by a primary residence or second home. These loans are underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s general loan policies and procedures which require, among other things, proper documentation of each borrower’s financial condition, satisfactory credit history and property value.

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Investment property – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing 1-4 family residential properties. Generally the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from leasing the property securing the loan. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the rental rates and property value, as well as the financial health of the borrower.

Consumer installment — includes loans to individuals both secured by personal property and unsecured. Loans include personal lines of credit, automobile loans, and other retail loans. These loans are underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s general loan policies and procedures which require, among other things, proper documentation of each borrower’s financial condition, satisfactory credit history, and if applicable, property value.

The following is a summary of current, accruing past due and nonaccrual loans by portfolio segment and class as of September 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011.


(In thousands)	Current		Accruing 30-89 Days Past Due		Accruing Greater than 90 days		Total Accruing Loans		Non- Accrual		Total Loans


September 30, 2012:
Commercial and industrial	$	58,081		393		12		58,486		93	$	58,579
Construction and land development		36,733		—		—		36,733		3,840		40,573
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		66,920		—		—		66,920		1,379		68,299
Other		109,630		—		—		109,630		5,828		115,458

Total commercial real estate		176,550		—		—		176,550		7,207		183,757
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgage		55,601		452		—		56,053		939		56,992
Investment property		44,505		266		—		44,771		1,556		46,327

Total residential real estate		100,106		718		—		100,824		2,495		103,319
Consumer installment		11,719		27		1		11,747		—		11,747

Total	$	383,189		1,138		13		384,340		13,635	$	397,975


December 31, 2011:
Commercial and industrial	$	53,721		1,191		—		54,912		76	$	54,988
Construction and land development		34,402		317		—		34,719		5,095		39,814
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		68,551		—		—		68,551		1,651		70,202
Other		90,427		—		—		90,427		1,806		92,233

Total commercial real estate		158,978		—		—		158,978		3,457		162,435
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgage		56,610		400		—		57,010		948		57,958
Investment property		42,144		845		—		42,989		778		43,767

Total residential real estate		98,754		1,245		—		99,999		1,726		101,725
Consumer installment		11,397		57		—		11,454		—		11,454

Total	$	357,252		2,810		—		360,062		10,354	$	370,416

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company assesses the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses prior to the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, current asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Loan losses are charged off when management believes that the full collectability of the loan is unlikely. A loan may be partially charged-off after a “confirming event” has occurred which serves to validate that full repayment pursuant to the terms of the loan is unlikely.

The Company deems loans impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement.

An impairment allowance is recognized if the fair value of the loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan. The impairment is recognized through the allowance. Loans that are impaired are recorded at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or if the loan is collateral dependent, impairment measurement is based on the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposal costs.

The level of allowance maintained is believed by management to be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries of amounts previously charged-off.

In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, the Company also considers the results of its ongoing independent loan review process. The Company’s loan review process assists in determining whether there are loans in the portfolio whose credit quality has weakened over time and evaluating the risk characteristics of the entire loan portfolio. The Company’s loan review process includes the judgment of management, the input from our independent loan reviewers, and reviews that may have been conducted by bank regulatory agencies as part of their examination process. The Company incorporates loan review results in the determination of whether or not it is probable that it will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a loan.

As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, management divides the loan portfolio into five segments: commercial and industrial, construction and land development, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and consumer installment loans. The Company analyzes each segment and estimates an allowance allocation for each loan segment.

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses begins with a process of estimating the probable losses inherent for these types of loans. The estimates for these loans are established by category and based on the Company’s internal system of credit risk ratings and historical loss data. The estimated loan loss allocation rate for the Company’s internal system of credit risk grades is based on its experience with similarly graded loans. For loan segments where the Company believes it does not have sufficient historical loss data, the Company may make adjustments based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and for the periods then ended, the Company adjusted its historical loss rates for one segment, the commercial real estate portfolio segment, based in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups.

The estimated loan loss allocation for all five loan portfolio segments is then adjusted for management’s estimate of probable losses for several “qualitative and environmental” factors. The allocation for qualitative and environmental factors is particularly subjective and does not lend itself to exact mathematical calculation. This amount represents estimated probable inherent credit losses which exist, but have not yet been identified, as of the balance sheet date, and are based upon quarterly trend assessments in delinquent and nonaccrual loans, credit concentration changes, prevailing economic conditions, changes in lending personnel experience, changes in lending policies or procedures and other influencing factors. These qualitative and environmental factors are considered for each of the five loan segments and the allowance allocation, as determined by the processes noted above, is increased or decreased based on the incremental assessment of these factors.

The Company periodically re-evaluates its practices in determining the allowance for loan losses. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company’s management decided to eliminate a previously unallocated component of the allowance. As a result, the Company had no unallocated amount included in the allowance at September 30, 2012.

The following table details the changes in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the respective periods.


	September 30, 2012


(In thousands)	Commercial and industrial			Construction and land development			Commercial real estate			Residential real estate			Consumer installment					Total

Quarter ended:
Beginning balance	$	731			1,623			2,817			1,278			54				$	6,503
Charge-offs		(152	)		—			(1,626	)		(324	)		(35	)				(2,137	)
Recoveries		20			—			71			35			3					129

Net charge-offs		(132	)		—			(1,555	)		(289	)		(32	)				(2,008	)
Provision		155			(14	)		1,396			(42	)		55					1,550

Ending balance	$	754			1,609			2,658			947			77				$	6,045

Nine months ended:
Beginning balance	$	948			1,470			3,009			1,363			129				$	6,919
Charge-offs		(246	)		(231	)		(2,844	)		(435	)		(68	)				(3,824	)
Recoveries		28			1			71			85			15					200

Net charge-offs		(218	)		(230	)		(2,773	)		(350	)		(53	)				(3,624	)
Provision		24			369			2,422			(66	)		1					2,750

Ending balance	$	754			1,609			2,658			947			77				$	6,045


	September 30, 2011


(In thousands)	Commercial and industrial			Construction and land development			Commercial real estate			Residential real estate			Consumer installment			Unallocated		Total

Quarter ended:
Beginning balance	$	767			2,759			2,722			1,104			190			204	$	7,746
Charge-offs		(298	)		(1,572	)		(79	)		(73	)		(7	)		—	$	(2,029	)
Recoveries		5			1			—			14			3			—	$	23

Net charge-offs		(293	)		(1,571	)		(79	)		(59	)		(4	)		—		(2,006	)
Provision		288			(50	)		—			359			(8	)		11	$	600

Ending balance	$	762			1,138			2,643			1,404			178			215	$	6,340

Nine months ended:
Beginning balance	$	972			2,223			2,893			1,336			141			111	$	7,676
Charge-offs		(659	)		(1,717	)		(419	)		(519	)		(11	)		—		(3,325	)
Recoveries		28			2			—			149			10			—		189

Net charge-offs		(631	)		(1,715	)		(419	)		(370	)		(1	)		—		(3,136	)
Provision		421			630			169			438			38			104		1,800

Ending balance	$	762			1,138			2,643			1,404			178			215	$	6,340

The following table presents an analysis of the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and impairment methodology as of September 30, 2012 and 2011.


	Collectively evaluated (1)				Individually evaluated (2)				Total


(In thousands)	Allowance for loan losses		Recorded investment in loans		Allowance for loan losses		Recorded investment in loans		Allowance for loan losses		Recorded investment in loans

September 30, 2012:
Commercial and industrial	$	754		58,395		—		184		754		58,579
Construction and land development		1,468		36,817		141		3,756		1,609		40,573
Commercial real estate		2,519		175,733		139		8,024		2,658		183,757
Residential real estate		915		101,297		32		2,022		947		103,319
Consumer installment		77		11,747		—		—		77		11,747

Total	$	5,733		383,989		312		13,986		6,045		397,975


September 30, 2011:
Commercial and industrial	$	762		53,661		—		227		762		53,888
Construction and land development		929		35,625		209		5,156		1,138		40,781
Commercial real estate		2,221		162,374		422		3,685		2,643		166,059
Residential real estate		1,163		100,713		241		1,317		1,404		102,030
Consumer installment		178		12,105		—		—		178		12,105
Unallocated		215		—		—		—		215		—

Total	$	5,468		364,478		872		10,385		6,340		374,863

(1)	Represents loans collectively evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 450-20, Loss Contingencies (formerly FAS 5), and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for unimpaired loans.

(2)	Represents loans individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-30, Receivables (formerly FAS 114), and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for impaired loans.

Credit Quality Indicators

The credit quality of the loan portfolio is summarized no less frequently than quarterly using categories similar to the standard asset classification system used by the federal banking agencies. The following table presents credit quality indicators for the loan portfolio segments and classes. These categories are utilized to develop the associated allowance for loan losses using historical losses adjusted for current economic conditions and are defined as follows:

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Pass – loans which are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral.

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Special Mention – loans with potential weakness that may, if not reversed or corrected, weaken the credit or inadequately protect the Company’s position at some future date. These loans are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant an adverse classification.

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Substandard Accruing – loans that exhibit a well-defined weakness which presently jeopardizes debt repayment, even though they are currently performing. These loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company may incur a loss in the future if these weaknesses are not corrected;

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Nonaccrual – includes loans where management has determined that full payment of principal and interest is in doubt.


	September 30, 2012

(In thousands)	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard Accruing		Nonaccrual		Total loans

Commercial and industrial	$	57,787		196		503		93	$	58,579
Construction and land development		35,311		570		852		3,840		40,573
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		60,793		4,588		1,539		1,379		68,299
Other		107,810		606		1,214		5,828		115,458

Total commercial real estate		168,603		5,194		2,753		7,207		183,757
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgage		48,711		1,369		5,973		939		56,992
Investment property		41,481		1,241		2,049		1,556		46,327

Total residential real estate		90,192		2,610		8,022		2,495		103,319
Consumer installment		11,355		186		206		—		11,747

Total	$	363,248		8,756		12,336		13,635	$	397,975


	December 31, 2011

(In thousands)	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard Accruing		Nonaccrual		Total loans

Commercial and industrial	$	52,834		1,359		719		76	$	54,988
Construction and land development		33,373		266		1,080		5,095		39,814
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		62,543		4,951		1,057		1,651		70,202
Other		81,584		622		8,221		1,806		92,233

Total commercial real estate		144,127		5,573		9,278		3,457		162,435
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgage		50,156		1,575		5,279		948		57,958
Investment property		38,732		2,225		2,032		778		43,767

Total residential real estate		88,888		3,800		7,311		1,726		101,725
Consumer installment		11,078		248		128		—		11,454

Total	$	330,300		11,246		18,516		10,354	$	370,416

Impaired loans

The following tables present details related to the Company’s impaired loans. Loans which have been fully charged-off do not appear in the following table. The related allowance generally represents the following components which correspond to impaired loans:

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Individually evaluated impaired loans equal to or greater than $500,000 secured by real estate (nonaccrual construction and land development, commercial real estate, and residential real estate loans).

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Individually evaluated impaired loans equal to or greater than $250,000 not secured by real estate (nonaccrual commercial and industrial and consumer installment loans).

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the Company’s impaired loans that were individually evaluated for impairment at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.


	September 30, 2012

(In thousands)	Unpaid principal balance (1)		Charge-offs and payments applied (2)			Recorded investment (3)		Related allowance

With no allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial	$	184		—			184
Construction and land development		5,187		(1,869	)		3,318
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		790		(46	)		744
Other		7,922		(1,546	)		6,376

Total commercial real estate		8,712		(1,592	)		7,120
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		—		—			—
Investment property		1,488		(304	)		1,184

Total residential real estate		1,488		(304	)		1,184
Consumer installment		—		—			—

Total	$	15,571		(3,765	)		11,806

With allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial	$	—		—			—	$	—
Construction and land development		477		(39	)		438		141
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		904		—			904		139
Other		—		—			—		-

Total commercial real estate		904		—			904		139
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		976		(138	)		838		32
Investment property		—		—			—		—

Total residential real estate		976		(138	)		838		32
Consumer installment		—		—			—		—

Total	$	2,357		(177	)		2,180	$	312

Total impaired loans	$	17,928		(3,942	)		13,986	$	312

(1)	Unpaid principal balance represents the contractual obligation due from the customer.

(2)	Charge-offs and payments applied represents cumulative charge-offs taken, as well as interest payments that have been applied against the outstanding principal balance subsequent to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status.

(3)	Recorded investment represents the unpaid principal balance less charge-offs and payments applied; it is shown before any related allowance for loan losses.


	December 31, 2011

(In thousands)	Unpaid principal balance (1)		Charge-offs and payments applied (2)			Recorded investment (3)		Related allowance

With no allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial	$	216		—			216
Construction and land development		3,958		(1,572	)		2,386
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		361		(11	)		350
Other		655		(50	)		605

Total commercial real estate		1,016		(61	)		955
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		—		—			—
Investment property		—		—			—

Total residential real estate		—		—			—
Consumer installment		—		—			—

Total	$	5,190		(1,633	)		3,557

With allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial	$	—		—			—	$	—
Construction and land development		2,882		(173	)		2,709		147
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		2,255		(29	)		2,226		544
Other		1,242		(41	)		1,201		264

Total commercial real estate		3,497		(70	)		3,427		808
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		1,707		(797	)		910		103
Investment property		390		(7	)		383		163

Total residential real estate		2,097		(804	)		1,293		266
Consumer installment		—		—			—		—

Total	$	8,476		(1,047	)		7,429	$	1,221

Total impaired loans	$	13,666		(2,680	)		10,986	$	1,221

(1)	Unpaid principal balance represents the contractual obligation due from the customer.

(2)	Charge-offs and payments applied represents cumulative charge-offs taken, as well as interest payments that have been applied against the outstanding principal balance subsequent to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status.

(3)	Recorded investment represents the unpaid principal balance less charge-offs and payments applied; it is shown before any related allowance for loan losses.

The following table provides the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans after impairment by portfolio segment and class during the respective periods.


	Quarter ended September 30, 2012				Nine months ended September 30, 2012
(In thousands)	Average recorded investment		Total interest income recognized		Average recorded investment		Total interest income recognized

Impaired loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	189		3		200		11
Construction and land development		3,801		—		4,357		—
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		2,468		14		2,537		49
Other		2,211		—		1,713		—

Total commercial real estate		4,679		14		4,250		49
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		846		—		870		—
Investment property		855		—		650		—

Total residential real estate		1,701		—		1,520		—
Consumer installment		—		—		—		—

Total	$	10,370		17		10,327		60


	Quarter ended September 30, 2011				Nine months ended September 30, 2011
(In thousands)	Average recorded investment		Total interest income recognized		Average recorded investment		Total interest income recognized

Impaired loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	229		3		345		5
Construction and land development		3,589		—		3,843		—
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		1,886		10		1,769		17
Other		2,096		—		2,545		—

Total commercial real estate		3,982		10		4,314		17
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		934		—		1,514		—
Investment property		130		—		75		—

Total residential real estate		1,064		—		1,589		—
Consumer installment		—		—		—		—

Total	$	8,864		13		10,091		22

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Impaired loans also include troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). In the normal course of business, management grants concessions to borrowers, which would not otherwise be considered where the borrowers are experiencing financial difficulty. A concession may include, but is not limited to, permitting delays in required payments of principal and/or interest, reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, reduction of accrued interest, extension of the maturity date or reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt. A concession has been granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Bank does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest at the original stated rate. A concession may have also been granted if the debtor is not able to access funds elsewhere at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics as the restructured debt. The Company’s determination of whether a loan modification is a TDR considers the individual facts and circumstances surrounding each modification. As part of the credit approval process, the restructured loans are evaluated for adequate collateral protection in determining the appropriate accrual status at the time of restructure.

Similar to other impaired loans, TDRs are measured for impairment based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective interest rate as the discount rate, or the fair value of the collateral, less selling

costs if the loan is collateral dependent. If the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the measure of fair value, impairment is recognized by establishing a valuation allowance as part of the allowance for loan losses or a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses. In periods subsequent to the modification, all TDRs are evaluated, including those that have payment defaults, for possible impairment.

The following is a summary of accruing and nonaccrual TDRs and the related allowance for loan losses, by portfolio segment and class as of September 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011.


	TDRs
(In thousands)	Accruing		Nonaccrual		Total		Related Allowance

September 30, 2012
Commercial and industrial	$	184		—		184	$	—
Construction and land development		—		3,756		3,756		141
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		904		1,379		2,283		139
Other		—		441		441		—

Total commercial real estate		904		1,820		2,724		139
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		—		838		838		32
Investment property		—		194		194		—

Total residential real estate		—		1,032		1,032		32
Consumer installment		—		—		—		—

Total	$	1,088		6,608		7,696	$	312

December 31, 2011
Commercial and industrial	$	216		—		216	$	—
Construction and land development		—		5,095		5,095		147
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		925		1,172		2,097		420
Other		—		1,806		1,806		264

Total commercial real estate		925		2,978		3,903		684
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		—		—		—		—
Investment property		—		383		383		163

Total residential real estate		—		383		383		163
Consumer installment		—		—		—		—

Total	$	1,141		8,456		9,597	$	994

At September 30, 2012, there were no significant outstanding commitments to advance additional funds to customers whose loans had been restructured.

The following table summarizes loans modified in a TDR during the respective periods both before and after their modification.


	Quarter ended						Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands)	Number of contracts		Pre- modification outstanding recorded investment		Post - modification outstanding recorded investment		Number of contracts		Pre- modification outstanding recorded investment		Post - modification outstanding recorded investment

September 30, 2012
Commercial and industrial		—	$	—		—		—	$	—		—
Construction and land development		1		2,138		2,119		3		4,981		3,873
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		—		—		—		4		3,167		2,225
Other		—		—		—		2		1,804		1,657

Total commercial real estate		—		—		—		6		4,971		3,882
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		—		—		—		2		863		857
Investment property		1		375		373		1		375		373

Total residential real estate		1		375		373		3		1,238		1,230
Consumer installment		—		—		—		—		—		—

Total		2	$	2,513		2,492		12	$	11,190		8,985

September 30, 2011
Commercial and industrial		1	$	283		283		2	$	791		523
Construction and land development		2		4,432		4,419		3		4,925		4,894
Commercial real estate:
Owner occupied		1		256		256		4		2,202		1,915
Other		—		—		—		1		1,229		1,229

Total commercial real estate		1		256		256		5		3,431		3,144
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		—		—		—		—		—		—
Investment property		1		391		391		1		391		391

Total residential real estate		1		391		391		1		391		391
Consumer installment		—		—		—		—		—		—

Total		5	$	5,362		5,349		11	$	9,538		8,952

The majority of the loans modified in a TDR during the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, included permitting delays in required payments of principal and/or interest or where the only concession granted by the Company was that the interest rate at renewal was considered to be less than a market rate.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, decreases in the post modification outstanding recorded investment were primarily due to principal payments made by borrowers at the date of modification for construction and land development loans and A/B note restructurings for two owner occupied commercial real estate loans. Total charge-offs related to B notes were $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, decreases in the post modification outstanding recorded investment were primarily due to A/B note restructurings for one owner occupied commercial real estate loan and one commercial and industrial loan. Total charge-offs related to B notes were $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

The following table summarizes the recorded investment in loans modified in a TDR within the previous 12 months for which there was a payment default (defined as 90 days or more past due) during the respective periods.


	Quarter ended				Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands)	Number of Contracts		Recorded investment⁽¹⁾		Number of Contracts		Recorded investment⁽¹⁾

September 30, 2012
Construction and land development		—	$	—		1	$	2,386

Total		—	$	—		1	$	2,386

September 30, 2011
Residential real estate:
Consumer mortgages		—	$	—		1	$	204

Total residential real estate		—		—		1		204

Total		—	$	—		1	$	204

(1)	Amount as of applicable month end during the respective period for which there was a payment default.

NOTE 6: MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS, NET

Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) are recognized based on the fair value of the servicing rights on the date the corresponding mortgage loans are sold. An estimate of the Company’s MSRs is determined using assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, default rates, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, and late fees. Subsequent to the date of transfer, the Company has elected to measure its MSRs under the amortization method. Under the amortization method, MSRs are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income.

The Company has recorded MSRs related to loans sold without recourse to Fannie Mae. The Company generally sells conforming, fixed-rate, closed-end, residential mortgages to Fannie Mae. MSRs are included in other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company periodically evaluates MSRs for impairment. Impairment is determined by stratifying MSRs into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate and loan type. If, by individual stratum, the carrying amount of the MSRs exceeds fair value, a valuation allowance is established. The valuation allowance is adjusted as the fair value changes. Changes in the valuation allowance are recognized in earnings as a component of mortgage lending income.

The change in amortized MSRs and the related valuation allowance for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are presented below.


	Quarter ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011			2012			2011

MSRs, net:
Beginning balance	$	1,319		$	1,239		$	1,245		$	1,189
Additions, net		330			79			696			231
Amortization expense		(107	)		(61	)		(290	)		(163	)
Change in valuation allowance		(101	)		(20	)		(210	)		(20	)

Ending balance	$	1,441		$	1,237		$	1,441		$	1,237


Valuation allowance included in MSRs, net:
Beginning of period	$	226		$	—		$	117		$	—
End of period		327			20			327			20


Fair value of amortized MSRs:
Beginning of period	$	1,319		$	1,422		$	1,245		$	1,335
End of period		1,476			1,237			1,476			1,237

NOTE 7: DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Financial derivatives are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For derivatives not designated as part of a hedging relationship, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings. From time to time, the Company may enter into interest rate swaps (“swaps”) to facilitate customer transactions and meet their financing needs. Upon entering into these swaps, the Company enters into offsetting positions in order to minimize the risk to the Company. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments. At September 30, 2012, the Company had no derivative contracts designated as part of a hedging relationship to assist in managing its interest rate sensitivity.

Interest rate swap agreements involve the risk of dealing with counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty or customer owes the Company, and results in credit risk to the Company. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is negative, the Company owes the customer or counterparty and therefore, has no credit risk.

A summary of the Company’s interest rate swaps as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 is presented below.


			Other Assets		Other Liabilities		Other noninterest income
(Dollars in thousands)	Notional		Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Fair Value		Gains (Losses)

Interest rate swap agreements:
Pay fixed / receive variable	$	5,454		—		1,281	$	44
Pay variable / receive fixed		5,454		1,281		—		(44	)

Total interest rate swap agreements	$	10,908		1,281		1,281	$	—

NOTE 8: FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Hierarchy

“Fair value” is defined by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for an asset or liability at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Level changes in fair value measurements

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are generally recognized at the end of the reporting period. The Company monitors the valuation techniques utilized for each category of financial assets and liabilities to ascertain when transfers between levels have been affected. The nature of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities generally is such that transfers in and out of any level are expected to be infrequent. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, there were no transfers between levels and no changes in valuation techniques for the Company’s financial assets and liabilities.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

Securities available-for-sale

Fair values of securities available for sale were primarily measured using Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains pricing from third party pricing services. These third party pricing services consider observable data that may include broker/dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, market consensus prepayment speeds, benchmark yields, reported trades, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the securities’ terms and conditions. On a quarterly basis, management reviews the pricing received from the third party pricing services for reasonableness given current market conditions. As part of its review, management may obtain non-binding third party broker quotes to validate the fair value measurements. In addition, management will periodically submit pricing provided by the third party pricing services to another independent valuation firm on a sample basis. This independent valuation firm will compare the price provided by the third party pricing service with its own price and will review the significant assumptions and valuation methodologies used with management.

Fair values of individual issuer trust preferred securities were measured using Level 3 inputs. The valuation of individual issuer trust preferred securities requires significant management judgment due to the absence of observable quoted market prices, inherent lack of liquidity, and the long-term nature of such assets. In order to assist management in making its determination of fair value, the Company engages a third party firm who specializes in valuing illiquid securities. The third party firm utilizes a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value measurements for these securities. In making its final determination of fair value, management reviews the reasonableness of projected cash flows and the credit spread utilized in the discounted cash flow model after evaluating the financial performance of the individual community bank holding companies. The credit spread that is included in the discount rate applied to the projected future cash flows is an unobservable input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement for these securities. Significant increases (decreases) in the credit spread could result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement. Because these trust preferred securities were issued by individual community banks, the credit spread will generally increase when the financial performance of the issuer deteriorates and decrease as the financial performance of the issuer improves.

Interest rate swap agreements

The carrying amount of interest rate swap agreements was included in other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value measurements for our interest rate swap agreements were based on information obtained from a third party bank. This information is periodically tested by the Company and validated against other third party valuations. If needed, other third party market participants may be utilized to corroborate the fair value measurements for our interest rate swap agreements. The Company classified these derivative assets and liabilities within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments.

The following table presents the balances of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, by caption, on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets by FASB ASC 820 valuation hierarchy (as described above).


(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

September 30, 2012:
Securities available-for-sale:
Agency obligations	$	34,616		—		34,616		—
Agency RMBS		137,613		—		137,613		—
State and political subdivisions		81,969		—		81,969		—
Trust preferred securities:
Individual issuer		621		—		—		621

Total securities available-for-sale		254,819		—		254,198		621
Other assets ⁽¹⁾		1,281		—		1,281		—

Total assets at fair value	$	256,100		—		255,479		621


Other liabilities⁽¹⁾		1,281		—		1,281		—

Total liabilities at fair value	$	1,281		—		1,281		—

December 31, 2011:
Securities available-for-sale:
Agency obligations	$	51,085		—		51,085		—
Agency RMBS		164,798		—		164,798		—
State and political subdivisions		81,713		—		81,713		—
Trust preferred securities:
Pooled		100		—		—		100
Individual issuer		1,886		—		—		1,886

Total securities available-for-sale		299,582		—		297,596		1,986
Other assets ⁽¹⁾		1,325		—		1,325		—

Total assets at fair value	$	300,907		—		298,921		1,986


Other liabilities⁽¹⁾		1,325		—		1,325		—

Total liabilities at fair value	$	1,325		—		1,325		—

⁽¹⁾	Represents the fair value of interest rate swap agreements.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

Loans held for sale

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Fair values of loans held for sale are determined using quoted market secondary market prices for similar loans. Loans held for sale are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Impaired Loans

Loans considered impaired under FASB ASC 310-10-35, Receivables, are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans can be measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent.

The fair value of impaired loans were primarily measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans. Impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including equipment, inventory, and/or accounts receivable. The Company determines the value of the collateral based on independent appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Appraised values are discounted for costs to sell and may be discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and the customer’s business. Such discounts by management are subjective and are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors discussed above.

Other real estate owned

Other real estate owned, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, are initially recorded at the lower of the loan’s carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell upon transfer of the loans to other real estate. Subsequently, other real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property, resulting in a Level 3 classification. The appraisals are sometimes further discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and the customer’s business. Such discounts are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, a loss is recognized in noninterest expense.

Mortgage servicing rights, net

Mortgage servicing rights, net, included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. MSRs do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. To determine the fair value of MSRs, the Company engages an independent third party. The independent third party’s valuation model calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income using assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, default rates, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, and late fees. Periodically, the Company will review broker surveys and other market research to validate significant assumptions used in the model. The significant unobservable inputs include prepayment speeds or the constant prepayment rate (“CPR”) and the weighted average discount rate. Because the valuation of MSRs requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, all of the Company’s MSRs are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table presents the balances of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, by caption, on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and by FASB ASC 820 valuation hierarchy (as described above):


(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

September 30, 2012:
Loans held for sale	$	5,682		—		5,682		—
Loans, net⁽¹⁾		13,674		—		—		13,674
Other real estate owned		4,925		—		—		4,925
Other assets ⁽²⁾		1,441		—		—		1,441

Total assets at fair value	$	25,722		—		5,682		20,040


December 31, 2011:
Loans held for sale	$	3,346		—		3,346		—
Loans, net⁽¹⁾		9,765		—		—		9,765
Other real estate owned		7,898		—		—		7,898
Other assets ⁽²⁾		1,245		—		—		1,245

Total assets at fair value	$	22,254		—		3,346		18,908

⁽¹⁾	Loans considered impaired under FASB ASC 310-10-35 Receivables. This amount reflects the recorded investment in impaired loans, net of any related allowance for loan losses.

⁽²⁾	Represents the carrying value of MSRs, net.

Quantitative Disclosures for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements for trust preferred securities recognized in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets using Level 3 inputs:


	Nine months ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011

Beginning balance	$	1,986		$	2,149
Total realized and unrealized gains and (losses):
Included in net earnings		(6	)		(338	)
Included in other comprehensive income		115			140
Sales		(974	)		—
Settlements		(500	)		—

Ending balance	$	621		$	1,951

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2012, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are presented below.

(Dollars in thousands)

Carrying
Amount

Valuation Technique

Significant Unobservable Input

Weighted
Average
of Input

Recurring:

Trust preferred securities

621

Discounted cash flow

Credit spread (basis points)

685 bp

Nonrecurring:

Impaired loans

13,674

Appraisal

Appraisal discounts (%)

26.6 %

Other real estate owned

4,925

Appraisal

Appraisal discounts (%)

11.9 %

Mortgage servicing rights, net

1,441

Discounted cash flow

Prepayment speed or CPR (%)

22.3 %

Discount rate (%)

11.0 %

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are explained below. Where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flow analyses. Discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and should not be considered representative of the liquidation value of the Company’s financial instruments, but rather are a good–faith estimate of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. FASB ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Loans, net

Fair values for loans were calculated using discounted cash flows. The discount rates reflected current rates at which similar loans would be made for the same remaining maturities. This method of estimating fair value does not incorporate the exit-price concept of fair value prescribed by FASB ASC 820 and generally produces a higher value than an exit-price approach. Expected future cash flows were projected based on contractual cash flows, adjusted for estimated prepayments.

Time Deposits

Fair values for time deposits were estimated using discounted cash flows. The discount rates were based on rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities.

Long-term debt

The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on estimated current market rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying amount of the Company’s variable rate long-term debt approximates its fair value.

The carrying value, related estimated fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are presented below. This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. Financial assets for which fair value approximates carrying value included cash and cash equivalents. Financial liabilities for which fair value approximates carrying value included noninterest-bearing demand, interest-bearing demand, and savings deposits due to these products having no stated maturity and short-term borrowings.


					Fair Value Hierarchy
	Carrying		Estimated		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
(Dollars in thousands)	amount		fair value		inputs		inputs		Inputs

September 30, 2012:
Financial Assets:
Loans, net (1)	$	391,693	$	399,686	$	—	$	—	$	399,686
Financial Liabilities:
Time Deposits	$	268,023	$	272,419	$	—	$	272,419	$	—
Long-term debt		47,217		51,880		—		51,880		—

December 31, 2011:
Financial Assets:
Loans, net (1)	$	363,344	$	371,433	$	—	$	—	$	371,433
Financial Liabilities:
Time Deposits	$	281,362	$	286,644	$	—	$	286,644	$	—
Long-term debt		85,313		93,360		—		93,360		—

(1) Represents loans, net of unearned income and the allowance for loan losses.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of various factors related to the results of operations and financial condition of the Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, AuburnBank (the “Bank”). This discussion is intended to supplement and highlight information contained in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, as well as the information contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012.

Special Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made in this discussion and analysis and elsewhere, including information incorporated herein by reference to other documents, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of, and subject to, the protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “attempt,” “should,” “desired,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “deem,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “seek,” “estimate,” “evaluate,” “continue,” “plan,” “point to,” “project,” “predict,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “potential,” and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation:

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the effects of future economic, business and market conditions and changes, domestic and foreign, including seasonality;

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governmental monetary and fiscal policies;

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legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities and tax laws, regulations and rules and their application by our regulators, and changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance and other coverage;

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changes in accounting policies, rules and practices;

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the risks of changes in interest rates on the levels, composition and costs of deposits, loan demand, and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities, and the risks and uncertainty of the amounts realizable and the timing of dispositions of assets by the FDIC where we may have a participation or other interest;

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changes in borrower credit risks and payment behaviors;

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changes in the availability and cost of credit and capital in the financial markets, and the types of instruments that may be included as capital for regulatory purposes;

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changes in the prices, values and sales volumes of residential and commercial real estate;

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the effects of competition from a wide variety of local, regional, national and other providers of financial, investment and insurance services;

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the failure of assumptions and estimates underlying the establishment of reserves for possible loan losses and other estimates, including estimates of potential losses due to claims from purchases of mortgages that we originated;

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the risks inherent in estimating fair market and other values for other real estate owned and other Level 2 and Level 3 assets, including discount rates and estimated cash flows;

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changes in technology or products that may be more difficult or costly to implement or less effective than anticipated;

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the effects of war or other conflicts, acts of terrorism or other catastrophic events, that may affect general economic conditions;

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the failure of assumptions and estimates, as well as differences in, and changes to, economic, market and credit conditions, including changes in borrowers’ credit risks and payment behaviors from those used in our loan portfolio stress test;

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the risks that our deferred tax assets could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income from our operations and tax planning strategies are less than currently estimated, and sales of our capital stock could trigger a reduction in the amount of net operating loss carry-forwards that we may be able to utilize for income tax purposes; and

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other factors and information in this report and other filings that we make with the SEC under the Exchange Act, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and subsequent quarterly and current reports. See Part II, Item 1A, “RISK FACTORS.”

All written or oral forward-looking statements that are made by or attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report, or after the respective dates on which such statements otherwise are made.

Business

The Company was incorporated in 1990 under the laws of the State of Delaware and became a bank holding company after it acquired its Alabama predecessor, which was a bank holding company established in 1984. The Bank, the Company’s principal subsidiary, is an Alabama state-chartered bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System and has operated continuously since 1907. Both the Company and the Bank are headquartered in Auburn, Alabama. The Bank conducts its business primarily in East Alabama, including Lee County and surrounding areas. The Bank operates full-service branches in Auburn, Opelika, Valley, Hurtsboro and Notasulga, Alabama. In-store branches are located in the Auburn and Opelika Kroger stores, as well as Wal-Mart SuperCenter stores in Auburn, Opelika and Phenix City, Alabama. Loan production offices are located in Montgomery and Phenix City, Alabama.

Summary of Results of Operations


	Quarter ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2012		2011			2012		2011

Net interest income (a)	$	5,675	$	5,274		$	16,818	$	16,020
Less: tax-equivalent adjustment		416		429			1,246		1,304

Net interest income (GAAP)		5,259		4,845			15,572		14,716
Noninterest income		2,017		1,327			8,695		3,716

Total revenue		7,276		6,172			24,267		18,432
Provision for loan losses		1,550		600			2,750		1,800
Noninterest expense		3,770		4,268			15,360		12,170
Income tax expense		347		(63	)		1,054		89

Net earnings	$	1,609	$	1,367		$	5,103	$	4,373

Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.44	$	0.38		$	1.40	$	1.20

(a) Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Financial Summary

The Company’s net earnings were $5.1 million for the first nine months of 2012, compared to $4.4 million for the first nine months of 2011. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.40 per share for the first nine months of 2012, compared to $1.20 per share for the first nine months of 2011.

Net interest income was $15.6 million for the first nine months of 2012, compared to $14.7 million for the first nine months of 2011. Average loans were $389.7 million in the first nine months of 2012, an increase of $15.3 million, or 4%, from the first nine months of 2011. Average deposits were $631.2 million in the first nine months of 2012, an increase of $11.4 million, or 2%, from the first nine months of 2011.

The provision for loan losses was $2.8 million and $1.8 million for the first nine months of 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in the provision for loan losses was primarily due to an increase in net-charge offs. Net charge-offs were $3.6 million and $3.1 million for the first nine months of 2012 and 2011, respectively. This increase was primarily due to an increase in net charge-offs in the commercial real estate portfolio of $2.4 million, which was partially offset by declines in net charge-offs of $1.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in the construction and land development and commercial and industrial portfolios. Overall, the Company’s annualized net charge-off ratio was 1.24% in the first nine months of 2012, compared to 1.12% in the first nine months of 2011.

Noninterest income was $8.7 million for the first nine months of 2012, compared to $3.7 million in the first nine months of 2011. The increase in noninterest income was primarily due to a $3.3 million gain on sale of three affordable housing investments in January 2012 and an increase in mortgage lending income of $1.2 million.

Noninterest expense was $15.4 million for the first nine months of 2012, compared to $12.2 million in the first nine months of 2011. On January 19, 2012, the Company restructured its balance sheet by paying off $38.0 million of FHLB advances with a weighted average interest rate of 4.26% and a weighted average duration of 2.6 years. The increase in total noninterest expense was primarily due to prepayment penalties of $3.7 million incurred during the first nine months of 2012 on the repayment of the FHLB advances, compared to none in the first nine months of 2011. Other changes impacting noninterest expense were an increase in salaries and benefits expense of $0.5 million and a decrease in net expenses related to other real estate owned of $1.0 million.

Income tax expense was approximately $1.1 million for the first nine months of 2012, compared to $0.1 million in the first nine months of 2011. The Company’s effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2012 was approximately 17.12%, compared to 1.99% in the first nine months of 2011. The increase in the Company’s effective tax rate during the first nine months of 2012 when compared to the first nine months of 2011 was primarily due to a 38% increase in the level of earnings before taxes and a decrease in federal tax credits related to the Company’s investments in affordable housing limited partnerships, which were sold in January 2012. The impact of these changes on the Company’s effective tax rate during first nine months of 2012 was partially offset by the reversal of a previously established deferred tax valuation allowance of $0.5 million related to capital loss carryforwards.

In the first nine months of 2012, the Company paid cash dividends of $2.2 million, or $0.615 per share. The Company’s balance sheet remains “well capitalized” under current regulatory guidelines with a total risk-based capital ratio of 17.00% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.54% at September 30, 2012.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and with general practices within the banking industry. In connection with the application of those principles, we have made judgments and estimates which, in the case of the determination of our allowance for loan losses, our assessment of other-than-temporary impairment, recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the valuation of deferred tax assets, were critical to the determination of our financial position and results of operations. Other policies also require subjective judgment and assumptions and may accordingly impact our financial position and results of operations.

Allowance for Loan Losses

portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Loans are charged off, in whole or in part, when management believes that the full collectability of the loan is unlikely. A loan may be partially charged-off after a “confirming event” has occurred which serves to validate that full repayment pursuant to the terms of the loan is unlikely.

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses begins with a process of estimating the probable losses inherent for these types of loans. The estimates for these loans are established by category and based on the Company’s internal system of credit risk ratings and historical loss data. The estimated loan loss allocation rate for the Company’s internal system of credit risk grades is based on its experience with similarly graded loans. For loan segments where the Company believes it does not have sufficient historical loss data, the Company may make adjustments based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups. At September 30, 2012 and 2011, and for the periods then ended, the Company adjusted its historical loss rates for the commercial real estate portfolio segment based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups.

Assessment for Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities

On a quarterly basis, management makes an assessment to determine whether there have been events or economic circumstances to indicate that a security on which there is an unrealized loss is other-than-temporarily impaired. For equity securities with an unrealized loss, the Company considers many factors including the severity and duration of the impairment; the intent and ability of the Company to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for a recovery in value;

and recent events specific to the issuer or industry. Equity securities for which there is an unrealized loss that is deemed to be other-than-temporary are written down to fair value with the write-down recorded as a realized loss in securities gains (losses).

For debt securities with an unrealized loss, an other-than-temporary impairment write-down is triggered when (1) the Company has the intent to sell a debt security, (2) it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, or (3) the entity does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the debt security. If the Company has the intent to sell a debt security or if it is more likely than not that that it will be required to sell the debt security before recovery, the other-than-temporary write-down is equal to the entire difference between the debt security’s amortized cost and its fair value. If the Company does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the other-than-temporary impairment write-down is separated into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings, as a realized loss in securities gains (losses), and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.

Fair Value Determination

GAAP requires management to value and disclose certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities at fair value, including investments classified as available-for-sale and derivatives. FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. For more information regarding fair value measurements and disclosures, please refer to Note 8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair values are based on active market prices of identical assets or liabilities when available. Comparable assets or liabilities or a composite of comparable assets in active markets are used when identical assets or liabilities do not have readily available active market pricing. However, some of the Company’s assets or liabilities lack an available or comparable trading market characterized by frequent transactions between willing buyers and sellers. In these cases, fair value is estimated using pricing models that use discounted cash flows and other pricing techniques. Pricing models and their underlying assumptions are based upon management’s best estimates for appropriate discount rates, default rates, prepayments, market volatility and other factors, taking into account current observable market data and experience.

These assumptions may have a significant effect on the reported fair values of assets and liabilities and the related income and expense. As such, the use of different models and assumptions, as well as changes in market conditions, could result in materially different net earnings and retained earnings results.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned (“OREO”), consists of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans and is reported at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell at the date acquired with any loss recognized as a charge-off through the allowance for loan losses. Additional OREO losses for subsequent valuation adjustments are determined on a specific property basis and are included as a component of other noninterest expense along with holding costs. Any gains or losses on disposal realized at the time of disposal are also reflected in noninterest expense. Significant judgments and complex estimates are required in estimating the fair value of OREO, and the period of time within which such estimates can be considered current is significantly shortened during periods of market volatility, as experienced during 2011 and 2010. As a result, the net proceeds realized from sales transactions could differ significantly from appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates used to determine the fair value of other OREO.

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation

A valuation allowance is recognized for a deferred tax asset if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the historical level of taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences at September 30, 2012. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during future periods are reduced.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Average Balance Sheet and Interest Rates


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012				2011

	Average		Yield/		Average		Yield/
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance		Rate		Balance		Rate

Loans and loans held for sale	$	394,359		5.52%	$	376,273		5.70%
Securities - taxable		206,713		1.98%		225,802		2.89%
Securities - tax-exempt		78,409		6.25%		80,024		6.40%

Total securities		285,122		3.15%		305,826		3.81%
Federal funds sold		20,288		0.21%		26,688		0.18%
Interest bearing bank deposits		880		—		1,557		0.09%

Total interest-earning assets		700,649		4.40%		710,344		4.67%

Deposits:
NOW		100,597		0.36%		91,125		0.62%
Savings and money market		154,076		0.57%		139,037		0.72%
Certificates of deposits less than $100,000		109,383		1.66%		114,981		1.99%
Certificates of deposits and other time deposits of $100,000 or more		161,196		2.11%		183,841		2.42%

Total interest-bearing deposits		525,252		1.23%		528,984		1.57%
Short-term borrowings		3,088		0.56%		2,383		0.50%
Long-term debt		49,752		3.74%		87,433		3.89%

Total interest-bearing liabilities		578,092		1.44%		618,800		1.90%

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent)	$	16,818		3.21%	$	16,020		3.02%

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income (tax-equivalent) was $16.8 million in the first nine months of 2012, compared to $16.0 million for the first nine months of 2011, as net interest margin improvement offset a decline in average interest-earning assets of 1%. Net interest margin (tax-equivalent) was 3.21% for the first nine months of 2012, compared to 3.02% for the first nine months of 2011. The improving net interest margin reflected management’s efforts to increase earnings by shifting the Company’s asset mix through loan growth, focusing on deposit pricing, and repaying higher-cost wholesale funding sources. The cost of total interest-bearing liabilities decreased 46 basis points in the first nine months of 2012 from the first nine months of 2011 to 1.44%. The net decrease was largely impacted by the continued shift in our deposit mix, as we increased our noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest bearing demand deposits (NOW accounts), and savings and money market accounts and concurrently reduced balances of higher-cost certificates of deposit and other time deposits and long-term debt (i.e. wholesale funding) and the costs associated with these sources of funding.

The tax-equivalent yield on total interest-earning assets decreased by 27 basis points in the first nine months of 2012 from the first nine months of 2011 to 4.40%. This decrease was primarily driven by a 66 basis point reduction in the tax-equivalent yield on total securities to 3.15% as reinvestment yields in the securities portfolio declined due to the continued low interest rate environment. Also, loan pricing for creditworthy borrowers continues to be competitive in our markets and has limited the Company’s ability to increase yields on new and renewed loans over the last several quarters.

The Company continues to deploy various asset liability management strategies to manage its risk to interest rate fluctuations. The Company’s net interest margin could experience pressure due to lower reinvestment yields in the securities portfolio given the current interest rate environment, increased pricing competition for quality loan opportunities, and fewer opportunities to reduce our cost of funds due to the low level of deposit rates currently.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses represents a charge to earnings necessary to provide an allowance for loan losses that management believes, based on its processes and estimates, should be adequate to provide for the probable losses on outstanding loans. The provisions for loan losses amounted to $2.8 million and $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in the provision for loan losses was primarily due to an increase

in net-charge offs. Net charge-offs were $3.6 million and $3.1 million for the first nine months of 2012 and 2011, respectively. This increase was primarily due to an increase in net charge-offs in the commercial real estate portfolio of $2.4 million, which was partially offset by declines in net charge-offs of $1.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in the construction and land development and commercial and industrial portfolios. Overall, the Company’s annualized net charge-off ratio was 1.24% in the first nine months of 2012, compared to 1.12% in the first nine months of 2011.

Based upon its assessment of the loan portfolio, management adjusts the allowance for loan losses to an amount it believes should be appropriate to adequately cover probable losses in the loan portfolio. The Company’s allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.52% at September 30, 2012, compared to 1.87% at December 31, 2011. While the policies and procedures used to estimate the allowance for loan losses, as well as the resulting provision for loan losses charged to operations, are considered adequate by management and are reviewed from time to time by our regulators, they are necessarily approximate and imprecise. Factors beyond our control (such as conditions in the local and national economy, local real estate markets, or industry conditions) may have a material adverse effect on our asset quality and the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses resulting in significant increases in the provision for loan losses.

Noninterest Income


	Quarter ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011			2012		2011

Service charges on deposit accounts	$	268	$	301		$	838	$	882
Mortgage lending income		1,038		566			2,492		1,334
Bank-owned life insurance		120		127			332		341
Gain on sale of affordable housing investments		—		—			3,268		—
Affordable housing investment losses		—		(231	)		—		(461	)
Securities gains, net		178		215			608		563
Other		413		349			1,157		1,057

Total noninterest income	$	2,017	$	1,327		$	8,695	$	3,716

The Company’s income from mortgage lending was primarily attributable to the (1) origination and sale of new mortgage loans and (2) servicing of mortgage loans. Origination income, net, is comprised of gains or losses from the sale of the mortgage loans originated, origination fees, underwriting fees and other fees associated with the origination of loans, which are netted against the commission expense associated with these originations. The Company’s normal practice is to originate mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market and to either release or retain the associated mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) when the loan is sold.

MSRs are recognized based on the fair value of the servicing right on the date the corresponding mortgage loan is sold. Subsequent to the date of transfer, the Company has elected to measure its MSRs under the amortization method. Servicing fee income is reported net of any related amortization expense.

MSRs are also evaluated for impairment periodically. Impairment is determined by grouping MSRs by common predominant characteristics, such as interest rate and loan type. If the aggregate carrying amount of a particular group of MSRs exceeds the group’s aggregate fair value, a valuation reserve for that group is established. The valuation reserve is adjusted as the fair value changes. An increase in mortgage interest rates typically results in an increase in the fair value of the MSRs while a decrease in mortgage interest rates typically results in a decrease in the fair value of MSRs.

The following table presents a breakdown of the Company’s mortgage lending income.


	Quarter ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011			2012			2011

Origination income	$	1,072		$	499		$	2,488		$	1,071
Servicing fees, net		67			87			214			283
Increase in MSR valuation allowance		(101	)		(20	)		(210	)		(20	)

Total mortgage lending income	$	1,038		$	566		$	2,492		$	1,334

Mortgage lending income was $2.5 million for the first nine months of 2012, compared to $1.3 million for the first nine months of 2011. An increase in the level of refinance and purchase activity during the first nine months of 2012 contributed to the increase in mortgage lending income. The Company’s income from mortgage lending typically fluctuates as mortgage interest rates change and is primarily attributable to the origination and sale of new mortgage loans.

Mortgage lending income increased in the third quarter of 2012 when compared to the third quarter of 2011 due to the same factors described above.

The Company recognized a gain on sale of $3.3 million during the first nine months of 2012 related to the sale of its interests in three affordable housing limited partnerships in January 2012. Accordingly, the Company does not expect to receive any federal tax credits related to affordable housing partnership investments in 2012. Prior to the sale of these interests, the Company accrued its pro-rata share of partnership losses in noninterest income. During the first nine months of 2011, the Company accrued approximately $461,000 related to affordable housing investment losses.

Net securities gains consist of realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and other-than-temporary impairment charges. Net gains on the sale of securities were $738,000 for the first nine months of 2012, compared to net gains on the sale of securities of $901,000 for the first nine months of 2011. Other-than-temporary impairment charges were $130,000 for the first nine months of 2012, compared to $338,000 for the first nine months of 2011. For both periods, the other-than-temporary impairment charges related to trust preferred securities.

Net gains on the sale of securities were $178,000 for the third quarter of 2012, compared to net gains on the sale of securities of $451,000 for the third quarter of 2011. The Company incurred no other-than-temporary impairment charges for the third quarter of 2012, compared to $236,000 for the third quarter of 2011. The other-than-temporary impairment charges related to trust preferred securities.

Noninterest Expense


	Quarter ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011		2012		2011

Salaries and benefits	$	2,209	$	2,147	$	6,557	$	6,090
Net occupancy and equipment		345		364		1,019		1,038
Professional fees		163		190		538		550
FDIC and other regulatory assessments		153		178		521		659
Other real estate owned, net		119		506		182		1,207
Prepayment penalty on long-term debt		—		—		3,720		—
Other		781		883		2,823		2,626

Total noninterest expense	$	3,770	$	4,268	$	15,360	$	12,170

The increase in salaries and benefits expense during the first nine months of 2012 compared to the first nine months of 2011 reflected routine increases coupled with an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees due to the opening of a new branch during December 2011 in Valley, Alabama.

Salaries and benefits expense increased in the third quarter of 2012 when compared to the third quarter of 2011 due to the same factors described above.

The decrease in FDIC and other regulatory assessments expense during the first nine months of 2012 compared to the first nine months of 2011 was primarily due to the FDIC redefining the deposit insurance assessment base effective April 1, 2011. As a result, most FDIC insured institutions with less than $10 billion in assets, including the Company, experienced a reduction in their FDIC deposit insurance assessments.

OREO, net, includes expenses related to the ongoing costs of maintenance and property taxes, holding losses or write-downs on the valuations of certain properties, gains and losses on sale, and rental income. Net expenses related to OREO were approximately $0.2 million in the first nine months of 2012, compared to $1.2 million in the first nine months of 2011. The decrease in expenses was primarily due to a decline in holding losses or write-downs on the valuations of certain properties included in OREO. These properties could also be subject to future valuation adjustments as a result of updated appraisal information and further deterioration in real estate values, thus causing additional fluctuations in OREO expense, net. Additionally, the Company will continue to incur expenses associated with maintenance costs and property taxes associated with these assets.

OREO, net decreased in the third quarter of 2012 when compared to the third quarter of 2011 due to the same factors described above.

On January 19, 2012, the Company restructured its balance sheet by paying off $38.0 million of FHLB advances with a weighted average interest rate of 4.26% and a weighted average duration of 2.6 years. In connection with repaying the FHLB advances, the Company incurred a $3.7 million prepayment penalty in first nine months of 2012, compared to none for the first nine months of 2011.

Income Tax Expense

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Securities

Securities available-for-sale were $254.8 million and $299.6 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The decrease in securities available-for-sale of $44.8 million, or 15%, was primarily due to management’s efforts to limit the reinvestment of proceeds from sales, calls, and maturities of securities available-for-sale while long-term interest rates are at historically low levels by growing the loan portfolio and repaying wholesale borrowings (e.g. FHLB Advances). Unrealized net gains on securities available-for-sale were $9.7 million at September 30, 2012 compared to unrealized net gains of $6.7 million at December 31, 2011. The increase in unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale was due to a decline in long-term interest rates and the narrowing of credit spreads.

The average tax-equivalent yields earned on total securities were 3.15% in the first nine months of 2012 and 3.81% in the first nine months of 2011.

Loans


	2012									2011

	Third			Second			First			Fourth			Third
(In thousands)	Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter

Commercial and industrial	$	58,579			59,418			56,804			54,988			53,888
Construction and land development		40,573			38,968			34,350			39,814			40,781
Commercial real estate		183,757			185,846			173,265			162,435			166,059
Residential real estate		103,319			104,227			105,183			101,725			102,030
Consumer installment		11,747			11,133			10,953			11,454			12,105

Total loans		397,975			399,592			380,555			370,416			374,863
Less: unearned income		(237	)		(222	)		(178	)		(153	)		(75	)

Loans, net of unearned income	$	397,738			399,370			380,377			370,263			374,788

Total loans, net of unearned income, were $397.8 million at September 30, 2012, an increase of $27.5 million, or 7% compared to December 31, 2011. Loan growth was primarily driven by an increase in commercial real estate loans of $21.3 million from December 31, 2011. The majority of the increase in commercial real estate was due to an increase in multi-family residential loans of $13.4 million from December 31, 2011. Four loan categories represented the majority of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2012: commercial real estate (46%), residential real estate (26%), construction and land development (10%) and commercial and industrial (15%). Approximately 37% of the Company’s commercial real estate loans were classified as owner-occupied at September 30, 2012.

Within the residential real estate portfolio segment, the Company had junior lien mortgages of approximately $15.8 million, or 4% of total loans, at September 30, 2012, compared to $15.1 million, or 4% of total loans, at December 31, 2011. For residential real estate mortgage loans with a consumer purpose, approximately $1.4 million and $1.8 million required interest-only payments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The Company’s residential real estate mortgage portfolio does not include any option ARM loans, subprime loans, or any material amount of other high-risk consumer mortgage products.

Purchased loan participations included in the Company’s loan portfolio were approximately $4.6 million and $3.8 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. All purchased loan participations are underwritten by the Company independent of the selling bank. In addition, all loans, including purchased participations, are evaluated for collectability during the course of the Company’s normal loan review procedures. If the Company deems a participation loan impaired, it applies the same accounting policies and procedures described under “CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Allowance for Loan Losses”.

The average yield earned on loans and loans held for sale was 5.52% in the first nine months of 2012 and 5.70% in the first nine months of 2011.

The specific economic and credit risks associated with our loan portfolio include, but are not limited to, the impact of recessionary economic conditions on our borrowers’ cash flows, real estate market sales volumes, valuations, availability and cost of financing properties, real estate industry concentrations, deterioration in certain credits, interest rate fluctuations, reduced collateral values or non-existent collateral, title defects, inaccurate appraisals, financial deterioration of borrowers, fraud, and any violation of laws and regulations.

The Company attempts to reduce these economic and credit risks by adhering to loan to value guidelines for collateralized loans, investigating the creditworthiness of borrowers and monitoring borrowers’ financial position. Also, we establish and periodically review our lending policies and procedures. Banking regulations limit our credit exposure by prohibiting unsecured loan relationships that exceed 10% of the capital accounts of the Bank (or 20% of the capital accounts if loans in excess of 10% are fully secured). The Bank’s upper legal lending limit was approximately $13.7 million September 30, 2012. Furthermore, we have an internal limit for aggregate credit exposure (loans outstanding plus unfunded commitments) to a single borrower of $15.2 million. Our loan policy requires that the Loan Committee of the Bank’s Board of Directors approve any loan relationships that exceed this internal limit. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no loan relationships exceeding these limits.

We periodically analyze our commercial loan portfolio to determine if a concentration of credit risk exists in any industries. We use broadly accepted industry classification systems in order to classify borrowers into various industry classifications. Loan concentrations to borrowers in the following industries exceeded 25% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital at September 30, 2012 (and related balances at December 31, 2011).


(In thousands)	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011

Lessors of 1 to 4 family residential properties	$	46,327	$	43,767
Multi-family residential properties		30,339		16,935
Office buildings		21,098		20,004
Shopping centers		18,264		14,257

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company maintains the allowance for loan losses at a level that management believes appropriate to adequately cover the Company’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses was $6.0 million and $6.9 million, respectively, which management deemed to be adequate at each of the respective dates. The judgments and estimates associated with the determination of the allowance for loan losses are described under “CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES.”

A summary of the changes in the allowance for loan losses and certain asset quality ratios for the third quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters is presented below.


	2012									2011

(Dollars in thousands)	Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter

Balance at beginning of period	$	6,503			7,496			6,919			6,340			7,746
Charge-offs:
Commercial and industrial		(152	)		(95	)		—			(19	)		(298	)
Construction and land development		—			(231	)		—			(41	)		(1,572	)
Commercial real estate		(1,626	)		(1,218	)		—			(4	)		(79	)
Residential real estate		(324	)		(78	)		(33	)		(14	)		(73	)
Consumer installment		(35	)		(26	)		(7	)		(11	)		(7	)

Total charge-offs		(2,137	)		(1,648	)		(40	)		(89	)		(2,029	)
Recoveries		129			55			17			18			23

Net charge-offs		(2,008	)		(1,593	)		(23	)		(71	)		(2,006	)
Provision for loan losses		1,550			600			600			650			600

Ending balance	$	6,045			6,503			7,496			6,919			6,340

as a % of loans		1.52	%		1.63			1.97			1.87			1.69
as a % of nonperforming loans		44	%		79			73			67			60
Net charge-offs as a % of average loans		2.00	%		1.61			0.02			0.08			2.14

As described under “CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES,” management assesses the adequacy of the allowance prior to the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolios, past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates and other pertinent factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires various material estimates and judgments, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. The ratio of our allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding was 1.52% at September 30, 2012, compared to 1.87% at December 31, 2011. In the future, the allowance to total loans outstanding ratio will increase or decrease to the extent the factors that influence our quarterly allowance assessment in their entirety either improve or weaken. In addition, our regulators, as an integral part of their examination process, will periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses, and may require the Company to make additional provisions to the allowance for losses based on their judgement about information available to them at the time of their examinations.

At September 30, 2012, the ratio of our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 44%, compared to 67% at December 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to the addition of one nonperforming commercial real estate loan during the third quarter of 2012 with a recorded investment of $5.3 million at September 30, 2012. Because this loan is collateral dependent, the Company charged-off an impairment of approximately $1.5 million measured under ASC 310 (formerly FAS 114). Excluding this nonperforming loan, the ratio of our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans would be 73% at September 30, 2012.

At September 30, 2012, the Company’s recorded investment in loans considered impaired was $14.0 million, with a corresponding valuation allowance (included in the allowance for loan losses) of $0.3 million. At December 31, 2011, the Company’s recorded investment in loans considered impaired was $11.0 million, with a corresponding valuation allowance (included in the allowance for loan losses) of $1.2 million.

Nonperforming Assets

At September 30, 2012, the Company had $18.6 million in nonperforming assets, compared to $18.3 million at December 31, 2011. Included in nonperforming assets were nonperforming loans of $13.6 million and $10.4 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The majority of the balance in nonperforming assets at September 30, 2012 related to deterioration in the construction and land development and commercial real estate loan portfolio segments.

The table below provides information concerning total nonperforming assets and certain asset quality ratios for the third quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.


	2012								2011

(Dollars in thousands)	Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter

Nonperforming assets:
Nonaccrual loans	$	13,635			8,228			10,230		10,354		10,506
Other real estate owned		4,925			5,157			7,346		7,898		7,770

Total nonperforming assets	$	18,560			13,385			17,576		18,252		18,276

as a % of loans and other real estate owned		4.61	%		3.31	%		4.53		4.83		4.78
as a % of total assets		2.46	%		1.75	%		2.31		2.35		2.39
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans		3.43	%		2.06	%		2.69		2.80		2.80
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due	$	13			6			231		—		—

The table below provides information concerning the composition of nonaccrual loans for the third quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.


	2012						2011

(In thousands)	Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter

Nonaccrual loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	93		97		80		76		32
Construction and land development		3,840		3,858		4,504		5,095		5,156
Commercial real estate		7,207		2,113		3,362		3,457		3,616
Residential real estate		2,495		2,160		2,276		1,726		1,559
Consumer installment		—		—		8		—		143

Total nonaccrual loans	$	13,635		8,228		10,230		10,354		10,506

The Company discontinues the accrual of interest income when (1) there is a significant deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower and full repayment of principal and interest is not expected or (2) the principal or interest is 90 days or more past due, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection. At September 30, 2012, the Company had $13.6 million in loans on nonaccrual, compared to $10.4 million at December 31, 2011.

At September 30, 2012 there were $13,000 in loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest. At December 31, 2011, there were no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest.

The table below provides information concerning the composition of other real estate owned for the third quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.


	2012						2011
(In thousands)	Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter

Other real estate owned:
Commercial:
Buildings	$	707		615		615		615		—
Developed lots		1,285		1,285		1,321		1,325		1,528
Residential:
Condominiums		982		1,016		3,348		3,663		3,991
Undeveloped land		1,671		1,671		1,401		1,401		1,401
Other		280		570		661		894		850

Total other real estate owned	$	4,925		5,157		7,346		7,898		7,770

At September 30, 2012, the Company held $4.9 million in OREO, which we acquired from borrowers, a decrease of $3.0 million, or 37.6%, compared to December 31, 2011. At September 30, 2012, OREO primarily related to three properties with a total carrying value of $3.6 million. The decrease in OREO from December 31, 2011 primarily related to the disposal of the Company’s participation interest in a completed condominium project on the Florida Gulf Coast, which had a carrying value of approximately $2.3 million at December 31, 2011.

Potential Problem Loans

Potential problem loans represent those loans with a well-defined weakness and where information about possible credit problems of borrowers has caused management to have serious doubts about the borrower’s ability to comply with present repayment terms. This definition is believed to be substantially consistent with the standards established by the Federal Reserve, the Company’s primary regulator, for loans classified as substandard, excluding nonaccrual loans. Potential problem loans, which are not included in nonperforming assets, amounted to $12.3 million, or 3.1% of total loans at September 30, 2012, compared to $18.5 million, or 5.0% of total loans at December 31, 2011. The decrease in potential problem loans was primarily due to one commercial real estate loan being placed on nonaccrual during the third quarter of 2012, which had a recorded investment of $6.9 million at December 31, 2011. At both September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, this commercial real estate loan was the Company’s largest adversely classified loan.

The table below provides information concerning the composition of performing potential problem loans for the third quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.


	2012						2011

(In thousands)	Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter

Potential problem loans:
Commercial and industrial	$	503		545		788		719		794
Construction and land development		852		944		995		1,080		1,113
Commercial real estate		2,753		9,029		9,257		9,278		9,715
Residential real estate		8,022		7,427		7,013		7,311		6,238
Consumer installment		206		133		135		128		106

Total potential problem loans	$	12,336		18,078		18,188		18,516		17,966

At September 30, 2012, approximately $0.7 million or 5.3% of total potential problem loans were past due at least 30 days but less than 90 days. At September 30, 2012, the remaining balance of potential problem loans were current or past due less than 30 days.

The following table is a summary of the Company’s performing loans that were past due at least 30 days but less than 90 days for the third quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.


	2012						2011

(In thousands)	Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter

Performing loans past due 30 to 89 days:
Commercial and industrial	$	393		321		174		1,191		253
Construction and land development		—		270		—		317		173
Commercial real estate		—		92		258		—		—
Residential real estate		718		1,008		657		1,245		1,094
Consumer installment		27		59		99		57		25

Total	$	1,138		1,750		1,188		2,810		1,545

Deposits

Total deposits were $629.8 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $619.6 million at December 31, 2011. Noninterest bearing deposits were $116.0 million, or 18.4% of total deposits, at September 30, 2012, compared to $106.3 million, or 17.2% of total deposits at December 31, 2011. During the first nine months of 2012, customers continued to seek safety and liquidity in light of an uncertain national economy. The increase in noninterest bearing deposits was primarily due to a $15.0 million increase in personal and business noninterest bearing accounts. This increase was offset by a $5.2 million decrease in public depositor noninterest bearing accounts, which are generally subject to seasonal fluctuations. Interest bearing deposits were $513.8 million, at September 30, 2012, compared to $513.3 million, at December 31, 2011.

The average rate paid on total interest-bearing deposits was 1.23% in the first nine months of 2012 and 1.57% in the first nine months of 2011.

Other Borrowings

Other borrowings consist of short-term borrowings and long-term debt. Short-term borrowings consist of federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. The Bank had available federal funds lines totaling $40.0 million with none outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $2.5 million and $2.8 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The average rate paid on short-term borrowings was 0.56% in the first nine months of 2012 and 0.50% in the first nine months of 2011.

Long-term debt includes FHLB advances with an original maturity greater than one year, securities sold under agreements to repurchase with an original maturity greater than one year, and subordinated debentures related to trust preferred securities. The Bank had $15.0 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, in securities sold under agreements to repurchase with an original maturity greater than one year. The Bank had $25.0 million and $63.1 million in long-term FHLB advances at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and the Company had $7.2 million in junior subordinated debentures related to trust preferred securities outstanding at both September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. On January 19, 2012, the Company restructured its balance sheet by paying off $38.0 million of FHLB advances with a weighted average rate of 4.26% and a weighted average duration of 2.6 years.

The average rate paid on long-term debt was 3.74% in the first nine months of 2012 and 3.89% in the first nine months of 2011.

CAPITAL ADEQUACY

The Company’s consolidated stockholders’ equity was $70.2 million and $65.4 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The increase from December 31, 2011 was primarily driven by net earnings of $5.1 million and other comprehensive income of $1.9 million, partially offset by cash dividends paid of $2.2 million.

The Company’s tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.54%, tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 15.75% and total risk-based capital ratio was 17.00% at September 30, 2012. These ratios exceed the minimum regulatory capital percentages of 5.0% for tier 1 leverage ratio, 6.0% for tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and 10.0% for total risk-based capital ratio to be considered “well-capitalized.” Based on current regulatory standards, the Company is classified as “well capitalized.”

MARKET AND LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT

Management’s objective is to manage assets and liabilities to provide a satisfactory, consistent level of profitability within the framework of established liquidity, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies. The Bank’s Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) is charged with the responsibility of monitoring these policies, which are designed to ensure acceptable composition of asset/liability mix. Two critical areas of focus for ALCO are interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risk management.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to market risk arising from fluctuations in interest rates. ALCO measures and evaluates interest rate risk so that the Bank can meet customer demands for various types of loans and deposits. Measurements used to help manage interest rate sensitivity include an earnings simulation model and an economic value of equity model.

Management uses earnings simulation modeling to estimate and manage interest rate risk. Forecasted levels of earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities, and off-balance sheet financial instruments are combined with ALCO forecasts of market interest rates for the next 12 months and are combined with other factors in order to produce various earnings simulations and estimates. To limit interest rate risk, we have guidelines for earnings at risk which seek to limit the variance of net interest income to less than a 10% decline for a 200 basis point change up or down in rates from management’s flat interest rate forecast over the next twelve months. The results of our current simulation model indicate that we were in compliance with our current guidelines at September 30, 2012.

Economic value of equity measures the extent that estimated economic values of our assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items will change as a result of interest rate changes. Economic values are estimated by discounting expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items, which establishes a base case economic value of equity. To help limit interest rate risk, we have a guideline stating that for a 200 basis point instantaneous change in interest rates up or down, the economic value of equity should not decrease by more than 25%. The results of our current economic value of equity model indicate that we were in compliance with our guidelines at September 30, 2012.

Each of the above analyses may not, on its own, be an accurate indicator of how our net interest income will be affected by changes in interest rates. Income associated with interest-earning assets and costs associated with interest-bearing liabilities may not be affected uniformly by changes in interest rates. In addition, the magnitude and duration of changes in interest rates may have a significant impact on net interest income. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates, and other economic and market factors, including market perceptions. Interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities fluctuate in advance of changes in general market rates, while interest rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag behind changes in general market rates. In addition, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features (generally referred to as “interest rate caps and floors”) which limit changes in interest rates. Prepayment and early withdrawal levels also could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the maturity of certain instruments. The ability of many borrowers to service their debts also may decrease during periods of rising interest rates or economic stress, which may differ across industries and economic sectors. ALCO reviews each of the above interest rate sensitivity analyses along with several different interest rate scenarios in seeking satisfactory, consistent levels of profitability within the framework of the Company’s established liquidity, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies.

The Company may also use derivative financial instruments to improve the balance between interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities and as one tool to manage interest rate sensitivity while continuing to meet the credit and deposit needs of our customers. From time to time, the Company may enter into interest rate swaps (“swaps”) to facilitate customer transactions and meet their financing needs. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no derivative contracts to assist in managing its interest rate sensitivity.

Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity is the Company’s ability to convert assets into cash equivalents in order to meet daily cash flow requirements, primarily for deposit withdrawals, loan demand and maturing obligations. Without proper management of its liquidity, the Company could experience higher costs of obtaining funds due to insufficient liquidity, while excessive liquidity can lead to a decline in earnings due to the cost of foregoing alternative higher-yielding investment opportunities.

Liquidity is managed at two levels. The first is the liquidity of the Company. The second is the liquidity of the Bank. The management of liquidity at both levels is essential, because the Company and the Bank are separate legal entities with different funding needs and sources, and each are subject to regulatory guidelines and requirements.

The primary source of funding and the primary source of liquidity for the Company include dividends received from the Bank, and secondarily proceeds from the possible issuance of common stock or other securities. Primary uses of funds for the Company include dividends paid to stockholders, stock repurchases, and interest payments on junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company in connection with trust preferred securities. The junior subordinated debentures are presented as long-term debt in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and the related trust preferred securities are currently includible in Tier 1 Capital for regulatory capital purposes.

Primary sources of funding for the Bank include customer deposits, other borrowings, repayment and maturity of securities, sales of securities, and sale and repayment of loans. The Bank has access to federal funds lines from various banks and borrowings from the Federal Reserve discount window. In addition to these sources, the Bank has participated in the FHLB’s advance program to obtain funding for its growth. Advances include both fixed and variable terms and are taken out with varying maturities. At September 30, 2012, the Bank had an available line of credit with the FHLB totaling $230.0 million with $25.0 million outstanding. At September 30, 2012, the Bank also had $40.0 million of available federal funds lines with none outstanding. Primary uses of funds include repayment of maturing obligations and growing the loan portfolio.

Management believes that the Company and the Bank have adequate sources of liquidity to meet all known contractual obligations and unfunded commitments, including loan commitments and reasonable borrower, depositor, and creditor requirements over the next twelve months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Commitments and Contingencies

At September 30, 2012, the Bank had outstanding standby letters of credit of $7.1 million and unfunded loan commitments outstanding of $43.3 million. Because these commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment level does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If needed to fund these outstanding commitments, the Bank could liquidate federal funds sold or a portion of securities available-for-sale, or draw on its available credit facilities.

Mortgage lending activities

Since 2009, we have primarily sold residential mortgage loans in the secondary market to Fannie Mae while retaining the servicing of these loans. The sale agreements for these residential mortgage loans with Fannie Mae and other investors include various representations and warranties regarding the origination and characteristics of the residential mortgage loans. Although the representations and warranties vary among investors, they typically cover ownership of the loan, validity of the lien securing the loan, the absence of delinquent taxes or liens against the property securing the loan, compliance with loan criteria set forth in the applicable agreement, compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, among other matters.

As of September 30, 2012, the unpaid principal balance of the residential mortgage loans, which we have originated and sold, but retained the servicing rights was $303.9 million. Although these loans are generally sold on a non-recourse basis, except for breaches of customary seller representations and warranties, we may have to repurchase residential mortgage loans in cases where we breach such representations or warranties or the other terms of the sale, such as where we fail to deliver required documents or the documents we deliver are defective. Investors also may require the repurchase of a mortgage loan when an early payment default underwriting review reveals significant underwriting deficiencies, even if the mortgage loan has subsequently been brought current. Repurchase demands are typically reviewed on an individual loan by loan basis to validate the claims made by the investor and to determine if a contractually required repurchase event has occurred. We seek to reduce and manage the risks of potential repurchases or other claims by mortgage loan investors through our underwriting, quality assurance and servicing practices, including good communications with our residential mortgage investors.

We were not required to repurchase any residential mortgage loans in 2011, 2010 or 2009. In the first nine months of 2012, we repurchased one residential mortgage loan with an unpaid principal balance of $0.3 million. This loan was current as to principal and interest at the time of repurchase, and we incurred no losses upon repurchase.

We service all residential mortgage loans originated and sold by us to Fannie Mae. As servicer, our primary duties are to: (1) collect payments due from borrowers; (2) advance certain delinquent payments of principal and interest; (3) maintain and administer any hazard, title, or primary mortgage insurance policies relating to the mortgage loans; (4) maintain any required escrow accounts for payment of taxes and insurance and administer escrow payments; and (5) foreclose on defaulted mortgage loans or take other actions to mitigate the potential losses to investors consistent with the agreements governing our rights and duties as servicer.

The agreement under which we act as servicer generally specifies a standard of responsibility for actions taken by us in such capacity and provides protection against expenses and liabilities incurred by us when acting in compliance with the respective servicing agreements. However, if we commit a material breach of our obligations as servicer, we may be subject to termination if the breach is not cured within a specified period following notice. The standards governing servicing and the possible remedies for violations of such standards are determined by servicing guides issued by Fannie Mae as well as the contract provisions established between Fannie Mae and the Bank. Remedies could include repurchase of an affected loan.

Although to date repurchase requests related to representation and warranty provisions, and servicing activities have been limited, it is possible that requests to repurchase mortgage loans may increase in frequency if investors more aggressively pursue all means of recovering losses on their purchased loans. As of September 30, 2012, we believe that this exposure is not material due to the historical level of repurchase requests and loss trends, in addition to the fact that 99.3% of our residential mortgage loans serviced for Fannie Mae were current as of such date. We maintain ongoing communications with our investors and will continue to evaluate this exposure by monitoring the level and number of repurchase requests as well as the delinquency rates in our investor portfolios.

Effects of Inflation and Changing Prices

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related consolidated financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and practices within the banking industry which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than the effects of general levels of inflation.

CURRENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

The following accounting pronouncement has been issued by the FASB, but is not yet effective:

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ASU 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.

Information about the pronouncement is described in more detail below.

ASU 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, expands the disclosure requirements for financial instruments and derivatives that may be offset in accordance with enforceable master netting agreements or similar arrangements. The disclosures are required regardless of whether the instruments have been offset (or netted) in the statement of financial position. Under ASU 2011-11, companies must describe the nature of offsetting arrangements and provide quantitative information about those agreements, including the gross and net amounts of financial instruments that are recognized in the statement of financial position. These changes are effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2013 with retrospective application. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Update will affect the Company’s consolidated financial results since it amends only the disclosure requirements for offsetting financial instruments.

Table 1 – Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes certain designated net interest income amounts presented on a tax-equivalent basis, a non-GAAP financial measure, including the presentation of total revenue and the calculation of the efficiency ratio.

The Company believes the presentation of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis provides comparability of net interest income from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and facilitates comparability within the industry. Although the Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of its business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented below.

2012

2011

(in thousands)

Third
Quarter

Second
Quarter

First
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Net interest income (GAAP)

5,259

5,312

5,001

4,509

4,845

Tax-equivalent adjustment

416

414

415

429

Net interest income (Tax-equivalent)

5,675

5,728

5,415

4,924

5,274

Nine months ended September 30,

(In thousands)

2012

2011

Net interest income (GAAP)

15,572

14,716

Tax-equivalent adjustment

1,246

1,304

Net interest income (Tax-equivalent)

16,818

16,020

Table 2 - Selected Quarterly Financial Data


	2012							2011

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	Third Quarter			Second Quarter		First Quarter		Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter

Results of Operations
Net interest income (a)	$	5,675			5,728		5,415		4,924			5,274
Less: tax-equivalent adjustment		416			416		414		415			429

Net interest income (GAAP)		5,259			5,312		5,001		4,509			4,845
Noninterest income		2,017			1,814		4,864		1,461			1,327

Total revenue		7,276			7,126		9,865		5,970			6,172
Provision for loan losses		1,550			600		600		650			600
Noninterest expense		3,770			4,048		7,542		4,187			4,268
Income tax expense (benefit)		347			449		258		(32	)		(63	)

Net earnings	$	1,609			2,029		1,465		1,165			1,367


Per share data:
Basic and diluted net earnings	$	0.44			0.56		0.40		0.32			0.38
Cash dividends declared		0.205			0.205		0.205		0.20			0.20
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		3,642,876			3,642,826		3,642,738		3,642,738			3,642,738
Shares outstanding, at period end		3,642,903			3,642,843		3,642,738		3,642,738			3,642,738
Book value	$	19.27			18.75		18.11		17.96			17.69
Common stock price
High	$	23.20			26.65		21.99		19.65			19.70
Low		21.00			21.50		18.23		18.52			19.10
Period end:		22.25			21.50		21.99		18.52			19.65
To earnings ratio		12.94	x		12.95		14.66		12.10			13.55
To book value		115	%		115		121		103			111
Performance ratios:
Return on average equity		9.22	%		12.06		8.86		7.15			8.81
Return on average assets		0.86	%		1.07		0.77		0.61			0.72
Dividend payout ratio		46.59	%		36.61		51.25		62.50			52.63
Asset Quality:
Allowance for loan losses as a % of:
Loans		1.52	%		1.63		1.97		1.87			1.69
Nonperforming loans		44	%		79		73		67			60
Nonperforming assets as a % of:
Loans and foreclosed properties		4.61	%		3.31		4.53		4.83			4.78
Total assets		2.46	%		1.75		2.31		2.35			2.39
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans		3.43	%		2.06		2.69		2.80			2.80
Net charge-offs as a % of average loans		2.00	%		1.61		0.02		0.08			2.14
Capital Adequacy:
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio		15.75	%		15.39		15.69		15.40			15.25
Total risk-based capital ratio		17.00	%		16.65		16.95		16.66			16.51
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio		9.54	%		9.26		9.06		8.82			8.87
Other financial data:
Net interest margin (a)		3.23	%		3.26		3.11		2.77			2.98
Effective income tax rate		17.74	%		18.12		14.97		NM			NM
Efficiency ratio (b)		49.01	%		53.67		73.37		65.58			64.66
Selected average balances:
Securities	$	265,670			293,072		296,838		294,485			292,027
Loans, net of unearned income		401,166			395,261		377,164		372,318			375,614
Total assets		748,055			760,413		756,833		766,907			763,771
Total deposits		624,813			639,182		629,653		610,543			610,961
Long-term debt		47,217			47,241		54,826		85,314			85,319
Total stockholders’ equity		69,826			67,296		66,118		65,168			62,041
Selected period end balances:
Securities	$	254,819			277,246		299,902		299,582			283,070
Loans, net of unearned income		397,738			399,370		380,377		370,263			374,788
Allowance for loan losses		6,045			6,503		7,496		6,919			6,340
Total assets		753,467			766,161		760,522		776,218			764,637
Total deposits		629,824			644,246		641,195		619,552			609,070
Long-term debt		47,217			47,217		47,308		85,313			85,317
Total stockholders’ equity		70,206			68,292		65,972		65,416			64,422

(a) Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

(b) Efficiency ratio is the result of noninterest expense divided by the sum of noninterest income and tax-equivalent net interest income.

NM - not meaningful

Table 3 - Selected Financial Data


	Nine months ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2012			2011

Results of Operations
Net interest income (a)	$	16,818			16,020
Less: tax-equivalent adjustment		1,246			1,304

Net interest income (GAAP)		15,572			14,716
Noninterest income		8,695			3,716

Total revenue		24,267			18,432
Provision for loan losses		2,750			1,800
Noninterest expense		15,360			12,170
Income tax expense		1,054			89

Net earnings	$	5,103			4,373


Per share data:
Basic and diluted net earnings	$	1.40			1.20
Cash dividends declared		0.615			0.60
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		3,642,807			3,642,735
Shares outstanding, at period end		3,642,903			3,642,738
Book value	$	19.27			17.69
Common stock price
High	$	26.65			20.37
Low		18.23			19.10
Period end		22.25			19.65
To earnings ratio		12.94	x		13.55
To book value		115	%		111
Performance ratios:
Return on average equity		10.04	%		9.82
Return on average assets		0.90	%		0.75
Dividend payout ratio		43.93	%		50.00
Asset Quality:
Allowance for loan losses as a % of:
Loans		1.52	%		1.69
Nonperforming loans		44	%		60
Nonperforming assets as a % of:
Loans and foreclosed properties		4.61	%		4.78
Total assets		2.46	%		2.39
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans		3.43	%		2.80
Net charge-offs as a % of average loans		1.24	%		1.12
Capital Adequacy:
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio		15.75	%		15.25
Total risk-based capital ratio		17.00	%		16.51
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio		9.54	%		8.87
Other financial data:
Net interest margin (a)		3.21	%		3.02
Effective income tax rate		17.12	%		1.99
Efficiency ratio (b)		60.20	%		61.66
Selected average balances:
Securities	$	285,122			305,826
Loans, net of unearned income		389,833			374,387
Total assets		755,075			772,534
Total deposits		631,195			619,827
Long-term debt		49,752			87,433
Total stockholders’ equity		67,754			59,384
Selected period end balances:
Securities	$	254,819			283,070
Loans, net of unearned income		397,738			374,788
Allowance for loan losses		6,045			6,340
Total assets		753,467			764,637
Total deposits		629,824			609,070
Long-term debt		47,217			85,317
Total stockholders’ equity		70,206			64,422

(a)	Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

(b)	Efficiency ratio is the result of noninterest expense divided by the sum of noninterest income and tax-equivalent net interest income.

Table 4 - Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis


	Quarter ended September 30,
	2012						2011
(Dollars in thousands)	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/ Rate		Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/ Rate

Interest-earning assets:
Loans and loans held for sale (1)	$	406,153	$	5,548		5.43%	$	377,695	$	5,393		5.66%
Securities - taxable		187,007		843		1.79%		212,913		1,423		2.65%
Securities - tax-exempt (2)		78,663		1,226		6.20%		79,114		1,259		6.31%

Total securities		265,670		2,069		3.10%		292,027		2,682		3.64%
Federal funds sold		24,426		11		0.18%		31,635		14		0.18%
Interest bearing bank deposits		579		—		—		1,010		—		—

Total interest-earning assets		696,828	$	7,628		4.35%		702,367	$	8,089		4.57%
Cash and due from banks		13,067						12,681
Other assets		38,160						48,723

Total assets	$	748,055					$	763,771

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
NOW	$	98,512	$	77		0.31%	$	87,543	$	114		0.52%
Savings and money market		154,169		207		0.53%		137,692		246		0.71%
Certificates of deposits less than $100,000		107,269		428		1.59%		114,947		555		1.92%
Certificates of deposits and other time deposits of $100,000 or more		156,765		797		2.02%		178,173		1,043		2.32%

Total interest-bearing deposits		516,715		1,509		1.16%		518,355		1,958		1.50%
Short-term borrowings		2,670		4		0.60%		2,333		3		0.51%
Long-term debt		47,217		440		3.71%		85,319		854		3.97%

Total interest-bearing liabilities		566,602	$	1,953		1.37%		606,007	$	2,815		1.84%
Noninterest-bearing deposits		108,098						92,606
Other liabilities		3,529						3,117
Stockholders’ equity		69,826						62,041

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	748,055					$	763,771

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent)			$	5,675		3.23%			$	5,274		2.98%

(1)	Average loan balances are shown net of unearned income and loans on nonaccrual status have been included in the computation of average balances.

(2)	Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an income tax rate of 34%.

Table 5 - Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012						2011
(Dollars in thousands)	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/ Rate		Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Yield/ Rate

Interest-earning assets:
Loans and loans held for sale (1)	$	394,359	$	16,303		5.52%	$	376,273	$	16,051		5.70%
Securities - taxable		206,713		3,062		1.98%		225,802		4,875		2.89%
Securities - tax-exempt (2)		78,409		3,666		6.25%		80,024		3,833		6.40%

Total securities		285,122		6,728		3.15%		305,826		8,708		3.81%
Federal funds sold		20,288		32		0.21%		26,688		36		0.18%
Interest bearing bank deposits		880		-		-		1,557		1		0.09%

Total interest-earning assets		700,649	$	23,063		4.40%		710,344	$	24,796		4.67%
Cash and due from banks		13,921						13,021
Other assets		40,505						49,169

Total assets	$	755,075					$	772,534

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
NOW	$	100,597	$	274		0.36%	$	91,125	$	424		0.62%
Savings and money market		154,076		657		0.57%		139,037		752		0.72%
Certificates of deposits less than $100,000		109,383		1,356		1.66%		114,981		1,710		1.99%
Certificates of deposits and other time deposits of $100,000 or more		161,196		2,552		2.11%		183,841		3,334		2.42%

Total interest-bearing deposits		525,252		4,839		1.23%		528,984		6,220		1.57%
Short-term borrowings		3,088		13		0.56%		2,383		9		0.50%
Long-term debt		49,752		1,393		3.74%		87,433		2,547		3.89%

Total interest-bearing liabilities		578,092	$	6,245		1.44%		618,800	$	8,776		1.90%
Noninterest-bearing deposits		105,943						90,843
Other liabilities		3,286						3,503
Stockholders’ equity		67,754						59,384

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	755,075					$	772,530

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent)			$	16,818		3.21%			$	16,020		3.02%

(1)	Average loan balances are shown net of unearned income and loans on nonaccrual status have been included in the computation of average balances.

(2)	Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an income tax rate of 34%.

Table 6 - Loan Portfolio Composition


	2012									2011
(In thousands)	Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter

Commercial and industrial	$	58,579			59,418			56,804			54,988			53,888
Construction and land development		40,573			38,968			34,350			39,814			40,781
Commercial real estate		183,757			185,846			173,265			162,435			166,059
Residential real estate		103,319			104,227			105,183			101,725			102,030
Consumer installment		11,747			11,133			10,953			11,454			12,105

Total loans		397,975			399,592			380,555			370,416			374,863
Less: unearned income		(237	)		(222	)		(178	)		(153	)		(75	)

Loans, net of unearned income		397,738			399,370			380,377			370,263			374,788
Less: allowance for loan losses		(6,045	)		(6,503	)		(7,496	)		(6,919	)		(6,340	)

Loans, net	$	391,693			392,867			372,881			363,344			368,448

Table 7 - Allowance for Loan Losses and Nonperforming Assets


	2012									2011
(Dollars in thousands)	Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter

Allowance for loan losses:
Balance at beginning of period	$	6,503			7,496			6,919			6,340			7,746
Charge-offs:
Commercial and industrial		(152	)		(95	)		—			(19	)		(298	)
Construction and land development		—			(231	)		—			(41	)		(1,572	)
Commercial real estate		(1,626	)		(1,218	)		—			(4	)		(79	)
Residential real estate		(324	)		(78	)		(33	)		(14	)		(73	)
Consumer installment		(35	)		(26	)		(7	)		(11	)		(7	)

Total charge-offs		(2,137	)		(1,648	)		(40	)		(89	)		(2,029	)
Recoveries		129			55			17			18			23

Net charge-offs		(2,008	)		(1,593	)		(23	)		(71	)		(2,006	)
Provision for loan losses		1,550			600			600			650			600

Ending balance	$	6,045			6,503			7,496			6,919			6,340

as a % of loans		1.52	%		1.63			1.97			1.87			1.69
as a % of nonperforming loans		44	%		79			73			67			60
Net charge-offs as a % of average loans		2.00	%		1.61			0.02			0.08			2.14

Nonperforming assets:
Nonaccrual loans	$	13,635			8,228			10,230			10,354			10,506
Other real estate owned		4,925			5,157			7,346			7,898			7,770

Total nonperforming assets	$	18,560			13,385			17,576			18,252			18,276

as a % of loans and foreclosed properties		4.61	%		3.31			4.53			4.83			4.78
as a % of total assets		2.46	%		1.75			2.31			2.35			2.39
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans		3.43	%		2.06			2.69			2.80			2.80
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due	$	13			6			231			—			—

Table 8 - Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses


	2012												2011
	Third Quarter				Second Quarter				First Quarter				Fourth Quarter				Third Quarter
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		%*		Amount		%*		Amount		%*		Amount		%*		Amount		%*

Commercial and industrial	$	754		14.7	$	731		14.9	$	845		14.9	$	948		14.8	$	762		14.4
Construction and land development		1,609		10.2		1,623		9.8		1,439		9.0		1,470		10.7		1,138		10.9
Commercial real estate		2,658		46.2		2,817		46.5		3,816		45.5		3,009		43.9		2,643		44.3
Residential real estate		947		26.0		1,278		26.1		1,332		27.6		1,363		27.5		1,404		27.2
Consumer installment		77		3.0		54		2.8		64		2.9		129		3.1		178		3.2
Unallocated		—				—				—				—				215

Total allowance for loan losses	$	6,045			$	6,503			$	7,496			$	6,919			$	6,340

* Loan balance in each category expressed as a percentage of total loans.

Table 9 - CDs and Other Time Deposits of $100,000 or More


(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2012

Maturity of:
3 months or less	$	30,661
Over 3 months through 6 months		19,224
Over 6 months through 12 months		32,401
Over 12 months		78,832

Total CDs and other time deposits of $100,000 or more	$	161,118

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information called for by ITEM 3 is set forth in ITEM 2 under the caption “MARKET AND LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company, with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation and as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure in its reports that the Company files or submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the normal course of business, the Company and the Bank from time to time are involved in legal proceedings. The Company and Bank management believe there are no pending or threatened legal, governmental, or regulatory proceedings that upon resolution are expected to have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s or the Bank’s financial condition or results of operations. See also, Part I, Item 3 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following risk factor supplements the risk factors disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011:

The new Basel III capital rules proposed in August 2012 by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC to implement the Basel III capital guidelines may adversely affect the Company’s capital adequacy and the costs of conducting its business.

Many of these proposals will be applicable to the Company and the Bank when adopted and effective, and will add and change the definitions of “capital” for regulatory purposes, the types and minimum levels of capital required under the prompt corrective action rules and for other regulatory purposes, the risk-weighting of various assets. Among other things, for bank holding companies with under $15 billion in assets, trust preferred securities will be phased out as Tier 1 capital over 10 years. These proposals will have far reaching effects on our capital and the amount of capital required to support our business, especially on a risk-weighted basis, and therefore may adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES



Period⁽¹⁾	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1 - July 31	––	––	––	––
August 1 - August 31	––	––	––	––
September 1 - September 30	––	––	––	––
Total	––	––	––	––

(1) Based on trade date, not settlement date.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS


Exhibit Number		Description

3.1		Certificate of Incorporation of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. and all amendments thereto.*

3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc., adopted as of November 13, 2007. **

31.1		Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by E.L. Spencer, Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

31.2		Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by David A. Hedges, Vice President, Controller and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer).

32.1		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by David A. Hedges, Vice President, Controller and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer).***

32.2		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by E.L. Spencer, Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.***

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document****

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document****

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document****

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document****

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document****

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document****

*	Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-Q dated September 30, 2002.

**	Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-K dated March 31, 2008.

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The certifications attached as exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are “furnished” to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC.

(Registrant)

Date:

November 2, 2012

By:

/s/ E. L. Spencer, Jr.

E. L. Spencer, Jr.

President, Chief Executive Officer and

Chairman of the Board

Date:

November 2, 2012

By:

/s/ David A. Hedges

David A. Hedges

VP, Controller and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)