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DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE

NOTE 19 - DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE

 

Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). One corporate security is valued using Level 3 inputs as there is no readily observable market activity. Management determines the value of this security based on expected cash flows, the credit quality of the security and current market interest rates. Based on the credit and interest rate characteristics of this security fair value approximates amortized cost.

 

The Bank’s derivative instruments consist of over-the-counter (OTC) interest-rate swaps that trade in liquid markets. The fair value of the derivative instruments is primarily measured by obtaining pricing from broker-dealers recognized to be market participants. The pricing is derived from market observable inputs that can generally be verified and do not typically involve significant judgment by the Bank. This valuation method is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

  

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

          Fair Value Measurements at  
          December 31, 2011 Using:  
                Significant        
          Quoted Prices in     Other     Significant  
    Total     Active Markets for     Observable     Unobservable  
    December 31,     Identical Assets     Inputs     Inputs  
    2011     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
Assets                                
Investment securities available-for-sale                                
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies   $ 169,460       -       169,460       -  
U.S. government agency mortgage backed     151,992       -       151,992       -  
Corporate     1,060       -       -       1,060  
Derivatives     1,349       -       1,349       -  
Total   $ 323,861       -       322,801       1,060  
                                 
Liabilities                                
Derivatives   $ 1,349       -       1,349       -  
Total   $ 1,349       -       1,349       -  

 

          Fair Value Measurements at  
          December 31, 2010 Using:  
                Significant        
          Quoted Prices in     Other     Significant  
    Total     Active Markets for     Observable     Unobservable  
    December 31,     Identical Assets     Inputs     Inputs  
    2010     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
Assets                                
Investment securities available-for-sale                                
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies   $ 145,067       -       145,067       -  
U.S. government agency mortgage backed     99,256       -       99,256       -  
Corporate     1,125       -       -       1,125  
Derivatives     716       -       716       -  
Total   $ 246,164       -       245,039       1,125  
                                 
Liabilities                                
Derivatives   $ 716       -       716       -  
Total   $ 716       -       716       -  

  

There were no gains or losses included in earnings for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. The change in level 3 securities was due to paydowns.

 

There were no changes in unrealized gains and losses recorded in other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 for Level 3 assets and liabilities that are still held at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

 

          Fair Value Measurements at  
          December 31, 2011 Using:  
                Significant        
          Quoted Prices in     Other     Significant  
    Total     Active Markets for     Observable     Unobservable  
    December 31     Identical Assets     Inputs     Inputs  
    2011     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
Assets                                
Impaired loans                                
Commercial   $ 383     $ -     $ -     $ 383  
Nonresidential real estate     -                          
Owner occupied properties     8,320       -       -       8,320  
Non owner occupied properties     5,858       -       375       5,483  
Residential real estate                                
Home equity lines of credit     -       -       -       -  
Multifamily properties     -       -       -       -  
Other     3,332       -       1,832       1,500  
Construction     3,787       -       214       3,573  
Total   $ 21,680     $ -     $ 2,421     $ 19,259  

 

          Fair Value Measurements at  
          December 31, 2010 Using:  
                Significant        
          Quoted Prices in     Other     Significant  
    Total     Active Markets for     Observable     Unobservable  
    December 31     Identical Assets     Inputs     Inputs  
    2010     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
Assets                                
Impaired loans                                
Commercial   $ 611     $ -     $ -     $ 611  
Nonresidential real estate                                
Owner occupied properties     640       -       -       640  
Non owner occupied properties     8,091       4,700       3,391          
Residential real estate                                
Home equity lines of credit     -       -       -       -  
Multifamily properties     -       -       -       -  
Other     2,371       850       1,521          
Construction     5,067       -       3,752       1,315  
Total   $ 16,780     $ -     $ 9,302     $ 7,478  

 

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a gross carrying amount of $29,124, with a valuation allowance of $7,443, resulting in an increase in provision for loan losses of $1,699 for 2011. For December 31, 2010 impaired loans, had a gross carrying amount of $22,524, with a valuation allowance of $5,744, resulting in reduction in provision for loan losses of $172.

 

Values for collateral dependent loans are generally based on appraisals obtained from licensed real estate appraisers and in certain circumstances consideration of offers obtained to purchase properties prior to foreclosure or other factors management deems relevant to arrive at a representative fair value.  Appraisals for commercial real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach.  The cost method bases value on the cost to replace the current property.  Values using the market comparison approach evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area.  The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and an investor’s required return. The final fair value is based on a reconciliation of these three approaches. The loans classified as level 2 had current appraisals, with observable inputs while loans classified as level 3 had older appraisals and required the use of other unobservable inputs.

 

Financial instruments at year-end were as follows at December 31:

    2011     2010  
    Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair  
    Value     Value     Value     Value  
Financial assets                                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 135,964     $ 135,964     $ 172,664     $ 172,664  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks     250       250       100       100  
Available-for-sale securities     322,512       322,512       245,448       245,448  
Held-to-maturity securities     48,975       50,643       39,778       40,262  
Loans held for sale     8,920       8,920       15,279       15,279  
Loans (net)     1,111,666       1,112,788       1,088,641       1,086,874  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     5,099       N/A       4,959       N/A  
Accrued interest receivable     4,887       4,887       4,456       4,456  
Derivative assets     1,349       1,349       716       716  
                                 
Financial liabilities                                
Deposits     (1,498,821 )     (1,501,293 )     (1,422,312 )     (1,428,667 )
Short-term borrowings     (29,300 )     (29,300 )     (23,419 )     (23,419 )
Notes payable     (48,739 )     (45,953 )     (48,761 )     (42,897 )
Accrued interest payable     (1,582 )     (1,582 )     (2,711 )     (2,711 )
Standby letters of credit     (263 )     (263 )     (342 )     (342 )
Derivative liabilities     (1,349 )     (1,349 )     (716 )     (716 )

 

The estimated fair value approximates the carrying amount for all items except those described below. The estimated fair value for all securities is determined as previously described for securities available for sale. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. Estimated fair value of loans held for sale is based on market quotes for similar loans. Estimated fair value for loans is based on the rates charged at year-end for new loans with similar maturities, applied until the loan is assumed to reprice or be paid. The estimated fair value for time deposits is based on the rates paid at year-end for new deposits, applied until maturity. The estimated fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The estimated fair value for commitments to make loans and unused lines of credit are considered nominal. The estimated fair value for derivatives is determined as previously described.