a51013210q.htm


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 March 31, 2013
or

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

 
For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission file Number:                                           000-32891

1ST CONSTITUTION BANCORP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

New Jersey
 
22-3665653
(State of Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2650 Route 130, P.O. Box 634, Cranbury, NJ
 
08512
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(609) 655-4500
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
 
(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 o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x        No o
 
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
 o
Accelerated filer
 o
Non-accelerated filer
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 o
Smaller reporting company
 x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o    No x
 
As of May 7, 2013, there were 5,991,182 shares of the registrant’s common stock, no par value, outstanding.
 


 
 

 
 
1ST CONSTITUTION BANCORP
 
FORM 10-Q
 
INDEX
 
 
   
Page
     
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
1
     
   
   
 
1
     
   
   
 
2
     
   
   
 
3
     
   
   
 
4
     
   
   
 
5
     
 
6
     
 
 
33
     
48
     
48
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
49
     
50
     
51
 
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.       Financial Statements.
 
1st Constitution Bancorp and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
ASSETS
           
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
  $ 101,428,004     $ 14,033,501  
FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD / SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
    11,423       11,420  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    101,439,427       14,044,921  
INVESTMENT SECURITIES:
               
Available for sale, at fair value
    116,412,431       109,840,965  
Held to maturity (fair value of $110,944,296 and $121,839,363 at
March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
    105,587,937       116,027,900  
Total investment securities
    222,000,368       225,868,865  
LOANS HELD FOR SALE
    30,717,012       35,960,262  
LOANS
    415,037,282       521,814,110  
Less- Allowance for loan losses
    (6,023,283 )     (7,151,212 )
Net loans
    409,013,999       514,662,898  
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, net
    10,494,684       10,630,295  
ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE
    2,413,766       2,872,099  
BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
    15,139,114       15,026,506  
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
    8,294,887       8,332,601  
OTHER ASSETS
    13,052,201       13,569,935  
Total assets
  $ 812,565,458     $ 840,968,382  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES:
               
  Deposits
               
Non-interest bearing
  $ 137,679,243     $ 152,334,759  
Interest bearing
    573,250,514       555,354,716  
Total deposits
    710,929,757       707,689,475  
BORROWINGS
    10,000,000       42,400,000  
REDEEMABLE SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
    18,557,000       18,557,000  
ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE
    1,010,481       1,057,779  
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
    5,955,140       6,210,596  
Total liabilities
    746,452,378       775,914,850  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
    -       -  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
    -       -  
Common Stock, no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized;
6,004,623 and 5,985,275 shares issued and 5,992,398 and 5,977,924 shares outstanding
as of March 31,2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
     48,928,602       48,716,032  
Retained earnings
    16,919,611       15,594,293  
Treasury Stock, at cost, 12,225 shares and 7,351 shares at March 31, 2013
 and December 31, 2012, respectively
    (108,316 )     (61,086 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    373,183       804,293  
Total shareholders’ equity
    66,113,080       65,053,532  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 812,565,458     $ 840,968,382  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
1st Constitution Bancorp and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2013
 
2012
 
INTEREST INCOME:
         
Loans, including fees
 
$
5,972,195
   
$
6,414,459
 
Securities:
               
Taxable
   
937,085
     
1,184,205
 
Tax-exempt
   
512,878
     
420,569
 
Federal funds sold and short-term investments
   
49,680
     
15,034
 
 Total interest income
   
7,471,838
     
8,034,267
 
   
INTEREST EXPENSE:
               
Deposits
   
956,336
     
1,186,474
 
Borrowings
   
103,273
     
117,922
 
Redeemable subordinated debentures
   
87,873
     
99,312
 
 Total interest expense
   
1,147,482
     
1,403,708
 
                 
 Net interest income
   
6,324,356
     
6,630,559
 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
   
-
     
599,998
 
 Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
6,324,356
     
6,030,561
 
   
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
               
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
223,066
     
227,972
 
Gain on sales of loans
   
731,709
     
468,217
 
Income on Bank-owned life insurance
   
112,608
     
111,922
 
Other income
   
541,180
     
357,054
 
 Total non-interest income
   
1,608,563
     
1,165,165
 
   
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
 
Salaries and employee benefits
   
3,352,863
     
2,940,350
 
Occupancy expense
   
677,806
     
723,786
 
FDIC insurance expense
   
19,687
     
147,393
 
Data processing expenses
   
301,382
     
263,575
 
Other real estate owned expenses
   
545,505
     
377,627
 
Other operating expenses
   
1,185,725
     
1,159,786
 
Total non-interest expenses
   
6,082,968
     
5,612,517
 
                 
Income before income taxes
   
1,849,951
     
1,583,209
 
INCOME TAXES
   
524,633
     
416,477
 
Net income
 
$
1,325,318
   
$
1,166,732
 
                 
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
 
Basic 
 
$
0.22
   
$
0.22
 
Diluted 
 
$
0.22
   
$
0.22
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

  
1st Constitution Bancorp and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)

       
   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net Income
  $ 1,325,318     $ 1,166,732  
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax
               
                 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale
    (433,035 )     9,795  
                 
Pension liability
    1,925       1,926  
                 
Other comprehensive (loss) income
    (431,110 )     11,721  
                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 894,208     $ 1,178,453  
 
 
 
 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
1st Constitution Bancorp and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)

   
 
 
Common
Stock
   
 
 
Retained
Earnings
   
 
 
Treasury
Stock
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
   
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
                               
Balance, January 1, 2012
  $ 40,847,929     $ 13,070,606     $ (10,222 )   $ 1,091,462     $ 54,999,775  
                                         
Exercise of stock options and issuance of vested
      shares under employee benefit program
    140,798                               140,798  
                                         
Share-based compensation
    23,540                               23,540  
                                         
 Net Income for the three month ended
      March 31, 2012
            1,166,732                       1,166,732  
                                         
 Other comprehensive income
                            11,721       11,721  
Balance, March 31, 2012
  $ 41,012,267     $ 14,237,338     $ (10,222 )   $ 1,103,183     $ 56,342,566  
                                         
Balance, January 1, 2013
  $ 48,716,032     $ 15,594,293     $ (61,086 )   $ 804,293     $ 65,053,532  
Exercise of stock options and issuance of
    vested shares under employee  benefit program
    187,383                               187,383  
                                         
Share-based compensation
    25,187                               25,187  
Treasury stock purchased
                    (47,230 )             (47,230 )
 Net income for the three months ended
     March 31, 2013
            1,325,318                       1,325,318  
                                         
 Other comprehensive (loss)
                            (431,110 )     (431,110 )
                                         
Balance March 31, 2013
  $ 48,928,602     $ 16,919,611     $ (108,316 )   $ 373,183     $ 66,113,080  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
1st Constitution Bancorp and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2013
    2012  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
           
Net income 
 
$
1,325,318
   
$
1,166,732
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities-
               
Provision for loan losses 
   
-
     
599,998
 
Provision for loss on other real estate owned
   
662,918
     
211,644
 
Depreciation and amortization 
   
270,912
     
267,576
 
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities 
   
314,201
     
366,528
 
Gains on sales of other real estate owned
   
(308,010
)
   
0
 
Gains on sales of loans held for sale
   
(731,709
)
   
(468,217
)
Originations of loans held for sale 
   
(44,012,744
)
   
(41,388,684
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 
   
49,987,702
     
43,593,884
 
Income on Bank – owned life insurance 
   
(112,608
)
   
(111,922
)
Share-based compensation expense
   
170,114
     
111,362
 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable 
   
458,333
     
473,125
 
(Increase)decrease in other assets
   
531,820
     
98,912
 
Decrease in accrued interest payable 
   
(47,298
)
   
(111,778
)
 (Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities 
   
(255,455
)
   
155,781
 
Net cash  provided by operating activities
   
8,253,494
     
4,964,941
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of securities - 
               
Available for sale 
   
(12,761,368
)
   
(18,134,939
)
Held to maturity 
   
0
     
0
 
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of securities - 
               
Available for sale 
   
5,417,275
     
20,607,265
 
Held to maturity 
   
10,241,275
     
11,520,563
 
Net decrease in loans 
   
103,647,874
     
36,657,075
 
Capital expenditures 
   
(68,309
)
   
(549,282
)
Additional investment in other real estate owned
   
0
     
(81,812
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
   
1,683,830
     
439,784
 
Net cash  provided by investing activities 
   
108,160,577
     
50,458,654
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
               
Exercise of stock options and issuance of vested shares
   
187,383
     
140,798
 
Purchase of Treasury Stock
   
(47,230)
     
0
 
Net increase (decrease)  in demand, savings and time deposits 
   
3,240,282
     
34,701,473
 
Net (decrease) in borrowings
   
(32,400,000
)
   
(78,300,000
Net cash used in financing activities 
   
(29,019,565
)
   
(43,457,729
)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 
   
87,394,506
     
11,965,866
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 
               
AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
14,044,921
     
15,195,259 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 
               
AT END OF PERIOD
 
$
101,439,427
     
27,161,125 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASHFLOW INFORMATION
               
Cash paid during the period for - 
               
Interest 
 
$
1,194,780
     
1,515,486
 
Income taxes 
   
750,000
     
-
 
Non-cash investing activities
               
Real estate acquired in full satisfaction of loans in foreclosure
 
$
2,001,025
     
-
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
1st Constitution Bancorp and Subsidiaries
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
 
(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include 1ST Constitution Bancorp (the “Company”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, 1ST Constitution Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, 1ST Constitution Investment Company of New Jersey, Inc., FCB Assets Holdings, Inc., 1ST Constitution Title Agency, LLC, 204 South Newman Street Corp. and 249 New York Avenue, LLC.  1ST Constitution Capital Trust II, a subsidiary of the Company, is not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as it is a variable interest entity and the Company is not the primary beneficiary.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation and certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.  The accounting and reporting policies of the Company and its subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the SEC on March 22, 2013.
 
In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results for the interim periods have been included. The results of operations for periods of less than a year are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
 
The Company has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date of March 31, 2013 for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed in these financial statements.  The evaluation was conducted through the date these financial statements were issued.
 
(2)  Net Income Per Common Share
 
Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.
 
Diluted net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, as adjusted for the assumed exercise of potential common stock warrants, common stock options and unvested restricted stock awards (as defined below), using the treasury stock method. All share information has been adjusted for the effect of a 5% common stock dividend declared December 20, 2012 and paid on January 31, 2013 to shareholders of record on January 14, 2013.
 

The following tables illustrate the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per common share (EPS) calculations.  Dilutive securities in the tables below exclude common stock options and warrants with exercise prices that exceed the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the periods presented.  Inclusion of these common stock options and warrants would be anti-dilutive to the diluted earnings per common share calculation. 
  
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
 
   
 
Net 
Income
   
Weighted-
average
shares
   
 
Per share
amount
 
Basic earnings per common share:
                 
Net income
 
$
1,325,318
   
5,895,763
 
 
$
0.22
 
                         
Effect of dilutive securities:
                       
Stock options and unvested stock awards
           
139,016
         
                         
Diluted EPS:
                       
Net income plus assumed conversion
 
$
1,325,318
     
6,034,779
   
$
0.22
 
 
 
 

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
2012
 
   
 
Net 
Income
   
Weighted-
average
shares
 
 
Per share
amount
 
Basic earnings per common share:
               
Net income
  $ 1,166,732       5,350,995     $ 0.22  
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
                       
Stock options and unvested stock awards
            57,177          
Diluted EPS:
                       
Net income plus assumed conversions
  $ 1,166,732       5,408,172     $ 0.22  
  
 
(3)           Investment Securities
 
 Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and the estimated fair value by security type are as follows:

      Gross    
Gross
     
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
March 31, 2013
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Available for sale-
                   
U. S. Treasury securities and
                       
obligations of U.S. Government
                       
sponsored corporations (“GSE”) and agencies
 
$
29,378,446
   
$
125,742
   
$
(118,378
 
$
29,385,810
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations- GSE
   
5,454,770
     
246,106
     
-
     
5,700,876
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations-
non GSE
   
3,513,795
     
114,969
     
(5,000
)
   
3,623,764
 
Residential mortgage backed securities – GSE
   
34,255,964
     
1,414,668
     
(74,160
)
   
35,596,472
 
Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
   
21,377,112
     
346,434
     
(915,558
)
   
20,807,988
 
Trust preferred debt securities – single issuer
   
2,466,720
     
-
     
(403,320
)
   
2,063,400
 
Corporate debt securities
   
17,754,471
     
426,326
     
(6,976
)
   
18,173,821
 
Restricted stock
   
1,035,300
     
-
     
-
     
1,035,300
 
Mutual fund
   
25,000
     
-
     
-
     
25,000
 
   
$
115,261,578
   
$
2,674,245
   
$
(1,523,392
)
 
$
116,412,431
 


March 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Other-Than-
Temporary
Impairment
Recognized In
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying
Value
   
 
 
 
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
 
 
 
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
 
 
 
 
 
Fair
Value
 
Held to maturity-
                                   
U. S. Treasury securities and
                                   
obligations of U.S. Government
                                               
sponsored corporations (“GSE”)
and agencies
 
$
3,061,691
   
$
-
   
$
3,061,691
   
$
27,959
   
$
-
   
$
3,089,650
 
Residential collateralized
mortgage obligations – GSE
   
18,272,430
     
-
     
18,272,430
     
955,869
     
-
     
19,228,299
 
Residential collateralized mortgage
obligations – non – GSE
   
12,833,053
     
-
     
12,833,053
     
748,440
     
-
     
13,581,493
 
Residential mortgage backed
securities – GSE
   
18,580,528
     
-
     
18,580,528
     
777,182
     
(46,743
)
   
19,310,967
 
Obligations of State and
                                               
political subdivisions
   
42,145,369
     
-
     
42,145,369
     
2,839,436
     
-
     
44,984,805
 
Trust preferred debt securities-pooled
   
656,662
     
(500,944
)
   
155,718
     
-
     
(9,566
)
   
146,152
 
Corporate debt securities
   
10,539,148
     
  - 
     
10,539,148
     
63,782
     
-
     
10,602,930
 
   
$
106,088,881
   
$
(500,944
)
 
$
105,587,937
   
$
5,412,668
   
$
(56,309
)
 
$
110,944,296
 
 
 
       
Gross
 
Gross
     
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
December 31, 2012
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
 
                   
Available for sale-
             
U. S. Treasury securities and
                 
obligations of U.S. Government
                 
sponsored corporations (“GSE”) and agencies
    $ 29,384,595     $ 137,847     $ (26,907 )   $ 29,495,535  
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations- GSE
      6,349,310       283,355       -       6,632,665  
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations-
non GSE
      3,811,933       119,323       (7,074 )     3,924,182  
Residential mortgage backed securities - GSE
      24,912,948       1,576,387       -       26,489,335  
Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
      20,793,222       375,416       (486,337 )     20.682,301  
Trust preferred debt securities-single issuer
      2,466,009       -       (467,643 )     1,998,366  
Corporate debt securities
      17,797,681       325,731       (23,131 )     18,100,281  
Restricted stock
      2,493,300       -       -       2,493,300  
Mutual fund
      25,000       -       -       25,000  
      $ 108,033,998     $ 2,818,059     $ (1,011,092 )   $ 109,840,965  





December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Other-Than-
Temporary
Impairment
Recognized In
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying
Value
   
 
 
 
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
 
 
 
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
 
 
 
 
 
Fair
Value
 
Held to maturity-
                                   
Obligations of U.S. Government
                                   
sponsored corporations
(“GSE”) and agencies
  $ 3,073,957     $ -     $ 3,073,957     $ 33,213     $ -     $ 3,107,170  
Residential collateralized
mortgage obligations-GSE
    19,660,625       -       19,660,625       1,021,556       -       20,682,181  
Residential collateralized
mortgage obligations-non-
GSE
    13,387,974       -       13,387,974       796,892       (289 )     14,184,577  
Residential mortgage backed
securities – GSE
    19,950,190       -       19,950,190       849,040       (944 )     20,798,286  
Obligations of State and Political
subdivisions
    42,815,706       -       42,815,706       3,039,935       -       45,855,641  
Trust preferred debt securities -
pooled
    656,662       (500,944 )     155,718       -       (9,638 )     146,080  
Corporate debt securities
    16,983,730       -       16,983,730       84,443       (2,745 )     17,065,428  
                                                 
    $ 116,528,844     $ (500,944 )   $ 116,027,900     $ 5,825,079     $ (13,616 )   $ 121,839,363  


Restricted stock at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consists of $1,020,300 and $2,478,300, respectively, of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock and $15,000 of Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock.
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Restricted stock is included in “Available for sale - Due in one year or less.”
 

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Available for sale-
     
Due in one year or less
               
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of US Government
sponsored corporations (“GSE”) and agencies
 
$
12,000,753
   
$
12,017,350
 
Residential mortgage backed securities-GSE
   
77,981
     
82,064
 
Corporate Debt Securities
   
1,409,492
     
1,416,248
 
Restricted Stock
   
1,035,300
     
1,035,300
 
Mutual Fund
   
25,000
     
25,000
 
   
$
14,548,526
   
$
14,575,962
 
Due after one year through five years
               
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
US Government sponsored corporations (“GSE”)and agencies
 
$
4,962,759
   
$
5,057,400
 
Residential mortgage backed securities-GSE
   
4,068,483
     
4,047,840
 
Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
   
484,040
     
486,059
 
Corporate Debt Securities
   
15,258,848
     
15,677,974
 
   
$
24,774,130
   
$
25,269,273
 
Due after five years through ten years
               
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of US Government sponsored
corporations (“GSE”) and agencies
 
$
12,414,934
   
$
12,311,060
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations -GSE
   
35,919
     
39,031
 
Residential mortgage backed Securities - GSE
   
9,925,740
     
10,123,009
 
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
   
3,000,269
     
3,241,492
 
   
$
25,376,862
   
$
    25,714,592
 
Due after ten years
               
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations -GSE
 
$
5,418,851
   
$
5,661,845
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations –non GSE
   
3,513,795
     
3,623,764
 
Residential mortgage backed securities - GSE
   
20,183,760
     
21,343,559
 
Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
   
17,892,803
     
17,080,437
 
Corporate Debt Securities
   
1,086,131
     
1,079,599
 
Trust Preferred Debt Securities
   
2,466,720
     
2,063,400
 
   
$
50,562,060
   
$
50,852,604
 
                 
Total
 
$
115,261,578
   
$
116,412,431
 
                 
Held to maturity-
               
Due in one year or less
               
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of US Government sponsored
Corporations (“GSE”) and agencies
 
$
1,500,222
   
$
1,506,120
 
Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
   
2,944,274
     
2,978,956
 
Corporate Debt Securities
   
9,521,371
     
9,558,625
 
   
$
13,965,867
   
$
14,043,701
 
                 
Due after one year through five years
               
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
US Government sponsored corporations (“GSE”) and agencies
 
$
1,561,469
   
$
1,583,530
 
Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
   
5,846,991
     
6,114,721
 
Corporate Debt Securities
   
1,017,777
     
1,044,305
 
   
$
8,426,237
   
$
8,742,556
 
                 
Due after five years through ten years
               
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations – GSE
 
$
212,257
   
$
216,176
 
Residential mortgage backed securities – GSE
   
3,045,103
     
3,174,896
 
Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
   
23,078,823
     
24,734,110
 
   
$
26,336,183
   
$
28,125,182
 
Due after ten years
               
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations - GSE
   
18,060,173
     
19,012,123
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations – non GSE
   
12,833,053
     
13,581,493
 
Residential mortgage backed securities - GSE
   
15,535,425
     
16,136,071
 
Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
   
10,275,281
     
11,157,018
 
Trust Preferred Debt Securities - Pooled
   
656,662
     
146,152
 
   
$
57,360,594
   
$
60,032,857
 
                 
                 
Total
 
$
106,088,881
   
$
110,944,296
 

      
Gross unrealized losses on securities and the estimated fair value of the related securities aggregated by security category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:


                                       
                                       
March 31, 2013
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or longer
   
Total
 
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations
      of U.S. Government sponsored
          corporations and agencies
2
 
$
10,741,220
   
$
(118,378
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
10,741,220
   
$
(118,378
)
                                                   
Residential collateralized mortgage
       obligations – non-GSE
2
   
976,498
     
(851
)
   
147,632
     
(4,149)
     
1,124,130
     
(5,000
)
                                                   
Residential mortgage backed
      Securities - GSE
11
   
12,632,001
     
(120,903
)
   
-
     
-
     
12,632,001
     
(120,903
)
                                                   
Obligations of State and Political
      Subdivisions
46
   
15,080,685
     
(915,558
)
   
-
     
-
     
15,080,685
     
(915,558
)
                                                   
Trust preferred debt securities –
        single issuer
4
   
-
     
-
     
2,063,400
     
(403,320
)
   
2,063,400
     
(403,320
)
                                                   
Trust preferred debt securities –
        pooled
1
   
-
     
-
     
146,152
     
(510,510
)
   
146,152
     
(510,510
)
                                                   
Corporate Debt Securities
2
   
1,079,600
     
(6,532
   
517,185
     
(444
   
1,596,785
     
(6,976
)
                                                   
  Total temporarily impaired securities
68
 
$
40,510,004
   
$
(1,162,222
)
 
$
2,874,369
   
$
(918,423
)
 
$
43,384,373
   
$
(2,080,645
)


December 31, 2012
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or longer
   
Total
 
 
Number
of
Securities
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
 U.S. Treasury securities and
     obligations of U.S. Government
     sponsored corporations (GSE) and
     agencies
1
 
 $
9,842,200 
   
 $
(26,907
 
   
   
$
9,842,200 
   
(26,907
)
                                                   
Residential collateralized mortgage
     Obligations – non-GSE
3
   
1,960,237
     
(4,516
)
   
156,505
     
(2,847
)
   
2,116,742
     
(7,363
)
                                                   
Residential mortgage backed securities
     GSE
2
   
3,989,675
     
(944
)
   
-
     
-
     
3,989,675
     
(944
)
                                                   
Obligations of State and Political
     Subdivisions
37
   
12,794,007
     
(486,337
)
   
-
     
-
     
12,794,007
     
(486,337
)
                                                   
Trust preferred debt securities –
        single issuer
4
   
-
     
-
     
1,998,366
     
(467,643
)
   
1,998,366
     
(467,643
)
                                                   
Trust preferred debt securities –
        Pooled
1
   
-
     
-
     
146,080
     
(510,582
)
   
146,080
     
(510,582
)
                                                   
Corporate debt securities
5
   
3,176,328
     
(25,876
)
   
-
     
-
     
3,176,328
     
(25,876
)
                                                   
 Total temporarily impaired securities
53
 
$
31,762,447
   
$
(544,580
)
 
$
2,300,951
   
$
(981,072
)
 
$
34,063,398
   
$
(1,525,652
)
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government sponsored corporations and agencies:  The unrealized losses on investments in these securities were caused by interest rate increases.  The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment.  Because the Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these investments before a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than temporarily impaired.
 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgaged-backed securities: The unrealized losses on investments in residential collateralized residential mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual cash flows of these securities are guaranteed by the issuer, which are primarily government or government sponsored agencies. It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these investments before a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.
 
Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions:  The unrealized losses or investments in these securities were caused by interest rate increases.  It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment.  Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these investments before a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.
 

Corporate debt securities:   The unrealized losses on investments in corporate debt securities were caused by interest rate increases.  None of the corporate issuers have defaulted on interest payments.  Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these investments before a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

Trust preferred debt securities – single issuer:  The investments in these securities with unrealized losses are comprised of four corporate trust preferred securities issued by two large financial institutions that mature in 2027. The contractual terms of the trust preferred securities do not allow the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the face value of the trust preferred securities, which is greater than the amortized cost of the trust preferred securities.  Both of the issuers continue to maintain investment grade credit ratings and neither has defaulted on interest payments.  Because the decline in fair value is attributable to widening of interest rate spreads and the lack of an active trading market for these securities and, to a lesser degree, market concerns on the issuers’ credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these investments before a market price recovery or maturity, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

Trust preferred debt securities – pooled:   This trust preferred debt security was issued by a two issuer pool (Preferred Term Securities XXV, Ltd. co-issued by Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, Inc. and First Tennessee (“PRETSL XXV”)), consisting primarily of financial institution holding companies.  During 2009, the Company recognized an other-than-temporary impairment of $864,727, of which $363,783 was determined to be a credit loss and charged to operations and $500,944 was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) component of shareholders’ equity.

The primary factor used to determine the credit portion of the impairment loss to be recognized in the income statement for this security was the discounted present value of projected cash flow where that present value of cash flow was less than the amortized cost basis of the security.  The present value of cash flow was developed using an EITF 99-20 model that considered performing collateral ratios, the level of subordination to senior tranches of the security, credit ratings of and projected credit defaults in the underlying collateral.

On a quarterly basis, management evaluates this security to determine if any additional other-than-temporary impairment is required.  As of March 31, 2013, our evaluation was as follows:
 
 
a.
We obtained the PRETSL XXV Depository Institutions Issuer List as of March 31, 2013 from the FTN Financial Corp. (“FTN”) website and reviewed the financial ratios and capital levels of each individual financial institution issuer.
 
 
b.
We sorted the financial institutions on the issuer list to develop three “buckets” (or categories) for further deferred/default analysis based upon the indicated “Texas Ratio.”  The Texas Ratio is calculated by dividing the institution’s Non-Performing Assets plus loans 90 days past due by the combined total of Tangible Equity plus the Allowance for Loan Losses.  The three buckets consisted of those institutions with a Texas Ratio of:
 
 
(1)
Above 100;
 
 
(2)
75 to 100; and
 
 
(3)
Below 75.
 
 
c.
We then applied the following asset specific deferral/default assumptions to each of these buckets:
 
 
(1)
Above 100 - 100% default; 0% recovery;
 
 
(2)
75 to 100 – 100% deferred; 15% recovery at 2 years from initial date of deferral; and
 
 
 
(3)
Below 75 – no deferral/default.
 
 
d.
We then ran a cash flow projection to analyze the impact of future deferral/default activity by applying the following assumption on those institutions in bucket (3) of our analysis:
 
 
·
Defaults at 75 basis points applied annually; 15% recovery with a 2-year lag from the initial date of deferral.
 
Our rationale for these metrics is as follows:  (1) The FDIC lists the number of bank failures each year from 1934 – 2008.  Comparing bank failures to the number of FDIC institutions produces an annual average default rate of 36 basis points. Given the continuing uncertain economic environment, we believe the doubling of this amount, or 75 basis points, to be an appropriate measurement for defaults; and (2) Standard & Poor’s published “Global Methodology for Rating Trust Preferred/Hybrid Securities Revised” on November 21, 2008.  This analysis uses a recovery assumption of 15%, which we also deem an appropriate measurement.
 
Our position is that it is appropriate to apply this future default factor in our analysis as it is not realistic to assume no adverse conditions will occur over the remaining 26-year stated maturity of this pooled security even though the individual institutions are currently performing according to terms.
 
 
e.
This March 31, 2013 projection of future cash flows produced a present value factor that exceeded the carrying value of the pooled trust preferred security; therefore, management concluded that no other-than-temporary impairment issues were present at March 31, 2013.
 
A number of factors could cause management to conclude in one or more future reporting periods that an unrealized loss that exists with respect to PRETSL XXV constitutes an additional credit impairment.  These factors include, but are not limited to, failure to make interest payments, an increase in the severity of the unrealized loss, an increase in the continuous duration of the unrealized loss without an impairment in value or changes in market conditions and/or industry or issuer specific factors that would render management unable to forecast a full recovery in value.  In addition, the fair value of trust preferred securities could decline if the overall economy and the financial condition of the issuers continue to deteriorate and there remains limited liquidity for this security.
 
The following table sets forth information with respect to this security at March 31, 2013:
 
Security
 
Class
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
(Loss) and OTTI
 
Percent of
 Underlying
 Collateral
Performing
 
Percent of
Underlying
Collateral In
Deferral (1)
 
Percent of
Underlying
Collateral In
Default  (1)
 
Expected
Deferrals and
Defaults as a
% of Remaining Performing
Collateral
 
Moody's
S&P /
Ratings
 
Excess
Subordination        (2)
Amount
 
 
%  of
 Current
Performing
Collateral
 
PreTSL  
XXV
B-1
$656,662
$146,152
($510,510)
67.6%
13.7%
18.7%
14.3%
C/ NR
$122,000
23.0%
 
 
Notes to table above:
 
(1)
This percentage represents the amount of specific deferrals / defaults that have occurred, plus those that are known for the following quarters to the total amount of original collateral. Fewer deferrals / defaults produce a lower percentage.
 
(2)
“Excess subordination” amount is the additional defaults / deferrals necessary in the next reporting period to deplete the entire credit enhancement (excess interest and over-collateralization) beneath our tranche within each pool to the point that would cause a “break in yield”. This amount assumes that all currently performing collateral continues to perform.  A break in yield means that our security would not be expected to receive all the contractual cash flows (principal and interest) by maturity.  The “percent of underlying collateral performing” is the ratio of the “excess subordination amount” to current performing collateral - a higher percentage means there is more excess subordination to absorb additional defaults / deferrals, and the better our security is protected from loss.
 
 
The Company regularly reviews the composition of the investment securities portfolio, taking into account market risks, the current and expected interest rate environment, liquidity needs, and its overall interest rate risk profile and strategic goals.
 
The following table presents a cumulative roll forward of the amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to credit losses, all of which relate to PRETSL XXV, which have been recognized in earnings for debt securities held to maturity and not intended to be sold.

(in thousands)
 
Three months ended
March 31, 2013
   
Three months ended
March 31, 2012
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
364
   
$
364
 
Change during the period
   
-
     
-
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
364
   
$
364
 


 

(4)   Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality Disclosure

The Company’s primary lending emphasis is the origination of commercial and commercial real estate loans and mortgage warehouse lines of credit.  Based on the composition of the loan portfolio, the inherent primary risks are deteriorating credit quality, a decline in the economy, and a decline in New Jersey real estate market values.  Any one, or a combination, of these events may adversely affect the loan portfolio and may result in increased delinquencies, loan losses and increased future provision levels.

            The following table provides an aging of the loan portfolio by loan class at March 31, 2013:
   
30-59
Days
   
60-89
Days
   
Greater
than 90
Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
Receivable
   
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
Accruing
   
Nonaccrual
Loans
 
                                                 
Commercial
                                               
   Construction
  $ -     $ -     $ 156,000     $ 156,000     $ 41,187,971     $ 41,343,971     $ -     $ 156,000  
   Commercial Business
    88,971       -       490,532       579,503       49,991,120       50,570,623       -       490,532  
   Commercial Real Estate
    618,135       -       861,748       1,479,883       102,034,714       103,514,597       -       1,202,516  
   Mortgage Warehouse Lines 
    -       -       -       -       198,147,590       198,147,590       -       -  
                                                                 
   Residential Real Estate
    451,783       -       33,494       485,277       10,474,824       10,960,101       -       165,802  
                                                                 
Consumer
                                                               
   Loans to Individuals
    96,510       -       -       96,510       9,279,135       9,375,645       -       -  
   Other
    -       -       -       -       171,550       171,550       -       -  
                                                                 
Deferred Loan Fees
    -       -       -       -       953,205       953,205       -       -  
                                                                 
Total
  $ 1,255,399     $ -     $ 1,541,774     $ 2,797,173     $ 412,240,109     $ 415,037,282     $ -     $ 2,014,850  
 
 
The following table provides an aging of the loan portfolio by loan class at December 31, 2012:
   
30-59
Days
   
60-89
Days
   
Greater
than 90
Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
Receivable
   
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
Accruing
   
Nonaccrual
Loans
 
                                                 
Commercial
                                               
   Construction
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,581,031     $ 1,581,031     $ 54,110,362     $ 55,691,393     $ -     $ 1,581,031  
   Commercial Business
    202,451       70,192       518,912       791,555       57,073,881       57,865,436       -       629,821  
   Commercial Real Estate
    -       -       3,137,553       3,137,553       99,275,141       102,412,694       -       3,478,605  
   Mortgage Warehouse Lines 
    -       -       -       -       284,127,530       284,127,530       -       -  
                                                                 
   Residential Real Estate
    320,729       34,975       -       355,704       10,541,603       10,897,307       -       134,193  
                                                                 
Consumer
                                                               
   Loans to Individuals
    49,243       -       139,852       189,095       9,454,290       9,643,385       84,948       54,904  
   Other
    -       -       -       -       189,279       189,279       -       -  
                                                                 
Deferred Loan Fees
    -       -       -       -       987,086       987,086       -       -  
                                                                 
Total
  $ 572,423     $ 105,167     $ 5,377,348     $ 6,054,938     $ 515,759,172     $ 521,814,110     $ 84,948     $ 5,878,554  
 
Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance on at least a quarterly basis to ensure that the provision for loan losses has been charged against earnings in an amount necessary to maintain the allowance at a level that is adequate based on management’s assessment of probable estimated losses.  The Company’s methodology for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses consists of several key elements.  These elements include a specific reserve for impaired loans, an allocated reserve, and an unallocated portion.  
 
The Company consistently applies the following comprehensive methodology.  During the quarterly review of the allowance for loan losses, the Company considers a variety of factors that include:

 
·
General economic conditions.
 
·
Trends in charge-offs.
 
·
Trends and levels of delinquent loans.
 
·
Trends and levels of non-performing loans, including loans over 90 days delinquent.
 
·
Trends in volume and terms of loans.
 
·
Levels of allowance for specific classified loans.
 
·
Credit concentrations.

The methodology includes the segregation of the loan portfolio into loan types with a further segregation into risk rating categories, such as special mention, substandard, doubtful, and loss. This allows for an allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan type; however, the allowance is available to absorb any loan loss without restriction.  Larger balance, non-homogeneous loans representing significant individual credit exposures are evaluated individually through the internal loan review process.  It is this process that produces the watch list.  The borrower’s overall financial condition, repayment sources, guarantors and value of collateral, if appropriate, are evaluated. Based on these reviews, an estimate of probable losses for the individual larger-balance loans are determined, whenever possible, and used to establish specific loan loss reserves.  In general, for non-homogeneous loans not individually assessed, and for homogeneous groups, such as residential mortgages and consumer credits, the loans are collectively evaluated based on delinquency status, loan type, and historical losses. These loan groups are then internally risk rated.
 

 
The watch list includes loans that are assigned a rating of special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss.  Loans criticized as special mention have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects.  Loans classified substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They include loans that are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans classified doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable.  Loans rated as doubtful in whole, or in part, are placed in nonaccrual status.  Loans classified as a loss are considered uncollectible and are charged off against the allowance for loan losses.

The specific reserve for impaired loans is established for specific loans which have been identified by management as being impaired. These impaired loans are primarily assigned a doubtful risk rating grade because the loan has not performed according to payment terms and there is reason to believe that repayment of the loan principal, in whole or in part, is unlikely. The specific portion of the allowance is the total amount of potential unconfirmed losses for these individual doubtful loans. To assist in determining the fair value of loan collateral, the Company often utilizes independent third party qualified appraisal firms which in turn employ their own criteria and assumptions that may include occupancy rates, rental rates, and property expenses, among others.
 
The second category of reserves consists of the allocated portion of the allowance.  The allocated portion of the allowance is determined by taking pools of loans outstanding that have similar characteristics and applying historical loss experience for each pool.  This estimate represents the potential unconfirmed losses within the portfolio. Individual loan pools are created for commercial and commercial real estate loans, construction loans, and various types of loans to individuals.  The historical estimation for each loan pool is then adjusted to account for current conditions, current loan portfolio performance, loan policy or management changes, or any other factor which may cause future losses to deviate from historical levels.

The Company also maintains an unallocated allowance.  The unallocated allowance is used to cover any factors or conditions which may cause a potential loan loss but are not specifically identifiable.  It is prudent to maintain an unallocated portion of the allowance because no matter how detailed an analysis of potential loan losses is performed, these estimates by definition lack precision.  Management must make estimates using assumptions and information that is often subjective and changing rapidly.
 
The following discusses the risk characteristics of each of our loan portfolio segments, commercial and consumer.

Commercial

The Company’s primary lending emphasis is the origination of commercial and commercial real estate loans and mortgage warehouse lines of credit.  Based on the composition of the loan portfolio, the inherent primary risks are deteriorating credit quality, a decline in the economy, and a decline in New Jersey real estate market values.  Any one, or a combination, of these events may adversely affect the loan portfolio and may result in increased delinquencies, loan losses and increased future provision levels.

Consumer

The Company’s loan portfolio consumer segment is comprised of residential real estate loans, home equity loans and other loans to individuals.  Individual loan pools are created for the various types of loans to individuals.

In general, for homogeneous groups, such as residential mortgages and consumer credits, the loans are collectively evaluated based on delinquency status, loan type, and industry historical losses. These loan groups are then internally risk rated.
 

The Company considers the following credit quality indicators in assessing the risk in the loan portfolio:

 
·
Consumer credit scores
 
·
Internal credit risk grades
 
·
Loan-to-value ratios
 
·
Collateral
 
·
Collection experience

The Company’s internal credit risk grades are based on the definitions currently utilized by the banking regulatory agencies.  The grades assigned and definitions are as follows, and loans graded excellent, above average, good and watch list are treated as “pass” for grading purposes:

1.  Excellent - Loans that are based upon cash collateral held at the Bank and adequately margined. Loans that are based upon "blue chip" stocks listed on the major exchanges and adequately margined.

2.  Above Average - Loans to companies whose balance sheets show excellent liquidity and long-term debt is on well-spread schedules of repayment easily covered by cash flow.  Such companies have been consistently profitable and have diversification in their product lines or sources of revenue.  The continuation of profitable operations for the foreseeable future is likely.  Management is comprised of a mix of ages, experience, and backgrounds and management succession is in place.  Sources of raw materials are abundant and for service companies, the source of revenue is abundant.  Future needs have been planned for.  Character and ability of individuals or company principals are excellent.  Loans to individuals supported by high net worths and liquid assets.

3.  Good - Loans to companies whose balance sheets show good liquidity and cash flow adequate to meet maturities of long-term debt with a comfortable margin.  Such company has established a profitable record over a number of years, and there has been growth in net worth.  Operating ratios are in line with those of the industry, and expenses are in proper relationship to the volume of business done and the profits achieved.  Management is well-balanced and competent in their responsibilities.  Economic environment is favorable; however, competition is strong.  The prospects for growth are good.  Loans in this category do not meet the collateral requirements of loans in categories 1 and 2 above.  Loans to individuals supported by good net worths but whose supporting assets are illiquid.
 
3w.  Watch List - Included in this category are loans evidencing problems identified by Bank management requiring closer supervision.  Such problem has not developed to the point which requires a Special Mention rating.  This category also covers situations where the Bank does not have adequate current information upon which credit quality can be determined.  The account officer has the obligation to correct these deficiencies within 30 days from the time of notification.

4.  Special Mention - Loans or borrowing relationships that require more than the usual amount of attention by Bank management.  Industry conditions may be adverse or weak.  The borrower's ability to meet current payment schedules may be questionable, even though interest and principal are being paid as agreed. Heavy reliance has been placed on the collateral.  Profits, if any, are interspersed with losses.  Management is "one man" or weak or incompetent or there is no plan for management succession.  Expectations of a loan loss are not immediate; however, if present trends continue, a loan loss could be expected.

5.  Substandard - Loans in this category possess weaknesses that jeopardize the ultimate collection of total outstandings.  These weaknesses require close supervision by Bank management.  Current financial statements are unavailable and the loan is inadequately protected by the collateral pledged.  This category will normally include loans that have been classified as substandard by the regulators.

6.  Doubtful - Loans with weaknesses inherent in the substandard classification and where collection or liquidation in full is highly questionable.  It is likely that the loan will not be collected in full and the Bank will suffer some loss which is not quantifiable at the time of review.
 

7.  Loss - Loans considered uncollectable and of such little value that their continuance as an active asset is not warranted.  Loans in this category should immediately be eliminated from the Bank's loan loss reserve.  Any accrued interest should immediately be backed out of income.

The following table provides a breakdown of the loan portfolio by credit quality indictor at March 31, 2013.
Commercial Credit Exposure - By
Internally Assigned Grade
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Business
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Mortgage
Warehouse
Lines
     
Residential
Real Estate
 
                                 
Grade:
                               
Pass
  $ 36,898,345     $ 48,262,759     $ 78,991,274     $ 198,147,590       $ 10,794,299  
Special Mention
    0       1,066,940       19,570,092       0         165,802  
Substandard
    4,445,626       1,097,775       4,953,231       0         0  
Doubtful
    0       143,149       0       0         0  
Total
  $ 41,343,971     $ 50,570,623     $ 103,514,597     $ 198,147,590       $ 10,960,101  
                                           
Consumer Credit Exposure -
By Payment Activity
 
Loans To
 Individuals
   
Other
                           
                                           
Performing
  $ 9,375,645     $ 171,550                            
Nonperforming
    0       0                            
Total
  $ 9,375,645     $ 171,550                            


The following table provides a breakdown of the loan portfolio by credit quality indictor at December 31, 2012.
Commercial Credit Exposure - By
Internally Assigned Grade
 
Construction
   
Commercial
Business
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Mortgage
Warehouse
Lines
     
Residential
Real Estate
 
                                 
Grade:
                               
Pass
  $ 49,373,827     $ 55,498,613     $ 76,096,964     $ 284,127,530       $ 10,763,114  
Special Mention
    0       1,019,586       19,060,621       0         134,193  
Substandard
    5,777,494       1,064,799       7,255,109       0         0  
Doubtful
    540,072       282,438       0       0         0  
Total
  $ 55,691,393     $ 57,865,436     $ 102,412,694     $ 284,127,530       $ 10,897,307  
                                           
Consumer Credit Exposure -
By Payment Activity
 
Loans To
Individuals
   
Other
                           
                                           
Performing
  $ 9,454,288     $ 189,279                            
Nonperforming
    189,097       0                            
Total
  $ 9,643,385     $ 189,279                            

Impaired Loans Disclosures

Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is determined that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan contract, including scheduled interest payments.  When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, it is also considered to be impaired.  Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when: (1) the full collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain; or (2) they are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments unless the loans are both well secured and in the process of collection.

The following tables summarize the distribution of the allowance for loan losses and loans receivable by loan class and impairment method at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
 
Period-End Allowance for Credit Losses by Impairment Method March 31,2013
                 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
   
Residential
                     
Loan
   
Total
 
     
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Warehouse
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Other
   
Unallocated
   
Costs
       
Allowance for credit
losses:
                                                             
Ending Balance
    $ 1,210,289     $ 817,181     $ 2,130,198     $ 990,738     $ 112,365     $ 102,334     $ 2,059     $ 658,119     $ -     $ 6,023,283  
                                                                                   
Ending Balance
                                                                                 
  Individually evaluated
     for impairment
      -       173,155       286,826       -       21,693       -       -       -       -       481,674  
  Collectively evaluated
      for impairment
    $ 1,210,289     $ 644,026     $ 1,843,372     $ 990,738     $ 90,672     $ 102,334     $ 2,059     $ 658,119     $ -     $ 5,541,609  
                                                                                   
Loans receivables:
                                                                                 
Ending Balance
    $ 41,343,971     $ 50,570,623     $ 103,514,597     $ 198,147,590     $ 10,960,101     $ 9,375,645     $ 171,550     $ -     $ 953,205     $ 415,037,282  
  Individually evaluated
        for impairment
      970,091       777,391       1,672,053       -       165,802       -       -       -       -       3,585,337  
  Collectively evaluated
       for impairment
    $ 40,373,880     $ 49,793,232     $ 101,842,544     $ 198,147,590     $ 10,794,299     $ 9,375,645     $ 171,550     $ -     $ 953,205     $ 411,451,945  
  
  
Period-End Allowance for Credit Losses by Impairment Method December 31, 2012
                 
Commercial
   
Mortgage
   
Residential
                     
Loan
   
Total
 
     
Construction
   
Commercial
   
Real Estate
   
Warehouse
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Other
   
Unallocated
   
Costs
       
Allowance for credit
losses:
                                                             
Ending Balance
    $ 1,990,292     $ 972,789     $ 2,262,221     $ 1,420,638     $ 112,103     $ 102,583     $ 2,271     $ 288,315     $ -     $ 7,151,212  
                                                                                   
Ending Balance
                                                                                 
  Individually evaluated
     for impairment
      569,579       253,598       447,193       -       21,693       -       -       -       -       1,292,063  
  Collectively evaluated
      for impairment
    $ 1,420,713     $ 719,191     $ 1,815,028     $ 1,420,638     $ 90,410     $ 102,583     $ 2,271     $ 288,315     $ -     $ 5,859,149  
                                                                                   
Loans receivables:
                                                                                 
Ending Balance
    $ 55,691,393     $ 57,865,436     $ 102,412,694     $ 284,127,530     $ 10,897,307     $ 9,643,385     $ 189,279     $ -     $ 987,086     $ 521,814,110  
  Individually evaluated
        for impairment
      2,842,031       906,526       3,952,546       -       134,193       54,904       -       -       -       7,890,200  
  Collectively evaluated
       for impairment
    $ 52,849,362     $ 56,958,910     $ 98,460,148     $ 284,127,530     $ 10,763,114     $ 9,588,481     $ 189,279     $ -     $ 987,086     $ 513,923,910  
 
 
The activity in the allowance for loan loss by loan class for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:

   
Construction
 
Commercial
Business
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Mortgage
Warehouse
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Balance - December 31, 2012
 
$
1,990,292
   
$
972,789
   
$
2,262,221
   
$
1,420,638
   
$
112,103
   
$
102,583
   
$
2,271
   
$
288,315
   
$
7,151,212
 
Provision charged to operations
   
(218,010)
     
(18,319)
     
245,769
     
(429,900
)
   
262
     
50,606
     
(212)
     
369,804
     
-
 
Loans charged off
   
(561,993
)
   
(139,289
)
   
(384,688
   
-
     
-
     
(50,855
   
-
     
-
     
(1,136,825
)
Recoveries of loans charged off
   
-
     
2,000
     
6,895
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
8,895
 
Balance - March 31, 2013
 
$
1,210,289
   
$
817,181
   
$
2,130,197
   
$
990,738
   
$
112,365
   
$
102,334
   
$
2,059
   
$
658,119
   
$
6,023,282
 
                                                                         
                                                                         
Balance - December 31, 2011
 
$
1,054,695
   
$
934,642
   
$
1,597,702
   
$
1,122,056
   
$
91,076
   
$
187,352
   
$
2,377
   
$
544,550
   
$
5,534,450
 
Provision charged to operations
   
217,501
     
15,757
     
241,180
     
(115,451
)
   
148,497
     
22,076
     
6,803
     
63,635
     
599,998
 
Loans charged off
   
(32,650
)
   
(144,827
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(77,858
   
(6,001
   
-
     
(261,336
)
Recoveries of loans charged off
   
3,403
     
5,427
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
8,830
 
Balance - March 31, 2012
 
$
1,242,949
   
$
810,999
   
$
1,838,882
   
$
1,006,605
   
$
239,573
   
$
131,570
   
$
3,179
   
$
608,185
   
$
5,881,942
 

 
When a loan is identified as impaired, the measurement of impairment is based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, except when the sole remaining source of repayment for the loan is the liquidation of the collateral.  In such cases, the current fair value of the collateral less selling costs is used.  If the value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge to the allowance.

Impaired Loans Receivables (By Class) – March 31, 2013
 
                     
Three months ended
 
                     
March 31, 2013
 
   
Recorded
Investment
   
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance:
                             
                               
Commercial
                             
   Construction
  $ 970,091     $ 1,454,077     $ -     $ 1,270,340     $ 17,903  
   Commercial Business
    154,104       208,416       -       313,089       1,257  
   Commercial Real Estate
    -       -       -               -  
   Mortgage Warehouse Lines
    -       -       -               -  
 Subtotal
    1,124,195       1,662,493       -       1,583,429       19,160  
Residential Real Estate
    33,494       33,494       -       22,329       -  
                                         
Consumer
                                       
   Loans to Individuals
    -       -       -       45,079       -  
   Other
    -       -       -       -       -  
  Subtotal
    -       -       -       45,079       -  
 With no related allowance:
  $ 1,157,689     $ 1,695,987     $ -     $ 1,650,837     $ 19,160  
                                         
With an allowance:
                                       
                                         
Commercial
                                       
   Construction
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 987,411     $ -  
   Commercial Business
    623,287       786,114       173,155       552,611       9,576  
   Commercial Real Estate
    1,672,053       1,718,539       286,826       2,421,681       8,800  
   Mortgage Warehouse Lines
    -       -       -       -       -  
  Subtotal
    2,295,340       2,504,653       459,981       3,961,703       18,376  
Residential Real Estate
    132,308       132,308       21,693       132,716       -  
                                         
Consumer
                                       
   Loans to Individuals
    -       -       -       16,952       -  
   Other
    -       -       -       -       -  
  Subtotal
    -       -       -       16,952       -  
With an allowance:
    2,427,648       2,636,961       481,674       4,111,371       18,376  
                                         
Total:
                                       
   Commercial
    3,419,535       4,167,146       459,981       5,545,132       37,536  
   Residential Real Estate
    165,802       165,802       21,693       155,045       -  
   Consumer
    -       -       -       62,031       -  
  Total
  $ 3,585,337     $ 4,332,948     $ 481,674     $ 5,762,208     $ 37,536  
 

Impaired Loans Receivables (By Class)
               
Year to date
 
December 31 , 2012
                   
12/31/2012
 
                               
   
 
Recorded
Investment
   
 
Unpaid
Principal Balance
   
 
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest Income
Recognized
 
                               
With no related allowance:
                             
                               
Commercial
                             
   Construction
  $ 1,360,914     $ 1,360,914     $ -     $ 412,716     $ -  
   Commercial Business
    387,950       430,632       -       474,839       9,490  
   Commercial Real Estate
    -       -       -       321,743       -  
   Mortgage Warehouse Lines
    -       -       -               -  
Subtotal
    1,748,864       1,791,546       -       1,209,298       9,490  
                                         
Residential Real Estate
    -       -       -       23.600       -  
                                         
Consumer
                                       
   Loans to Individuals
    54,904       54,904       -       54,904       -  
   Other
    -       -       -       -       -  
Subtotal
    54,904       54,904       -       54,904       -  
                                         
Subtotal with no Related Allowance
    1,803,768       1,846,450       -       1,287,802       -  
                                         
                                         
With an allowance:
                                       
                                         
Commercial
                                       
   Construction
    1,481,117       1,481,117       569,579       123,426       -  
   Commercial Business
    518,576       663,403       253,598       456,541       15,746  
   Commercial Real Estate
    3,952,546       3,999,032       447,193       2,964,744       29,291  
   Mortgage Warehouse Lines
    -       -       -       -       -  
Subtotal
    5,952,239       6,143,552       1,270,370       3,544,711       45,037  
                                         
Residential Real Estate
    134,193       134,193       21,693       287,395       -  
                                         
Consumer
                                       
   Loans to Individuals
    -       -       -       -       -  
   Other
    -       -       -       -       -  
Subtotal
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Subtotal with an Allowance
    6,086,432       6,277,745       1,292,063       3,832,106       45,037  
Total:
                                       
   Commercial
    7,701,103       7,935,098       1,270,370       4,754,009       54,527  
   Residential Real Estate
    134,193       134,193       21,693       310,995       -  
   Consumer
    54,904       54,904       -       54,904       -  
Total
  $ 7,890,200     $ 8,124,195     $ 1,292,063     $ 5,119,908     $ 54,527  

 
Impaired Loans Receivables (By Class) – March 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
                     
Three months ended
 March 31, 2012
 
   
Recorded
Investment
   
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance:
                             
                               
Commercial
                             
   Construction
  $ 170,921     $ 189,921     $ -     $ 2,779,171     $ -  
   Commercial Business
    478,609       490,299       -       443,643       -  
   Commercial Real Estate
    359,192       359,192       -       424,298       -  
   Mortgage Warehouse Lines
    -       -       -       -       -  
 Subtotal
    1,008,722       1,039,412       -       3,647,112       -  
Residential Real Estate
    -       -       -       -       1,516  
                                         
Consumer
                                       
   Loans to Individuals
    -       -       -       -       -  
   Other
    -       -       -       -       -  
  Subtotal
    -       -       -       -       -  
 With no related allowance:
  $ 1,008,722     $ 1,039,412     $ -     $ 3,647,112     $ 1,516  
                                         
With a related allowance:
                                       
                                         
Commercial
                                       
   Construction
  $ 3,921,500     $ 3,997,000     $ 904,432     $ 2,931,167     $ -  
   Commercial Business
    659,436       659,436       216,995       463,058       -  
   Commercial Real Estate
    1,048,353       1,048,353       306,173       984,370       -  
   Mortgage Warehouse Lines
    -       -       -       -       -  
  Subtotal
    5,629,289       5,704,789       1,427,600       4,378,595       -  
Residential Real Estate
    519,610       519,610       11,619       346,709       -  
                                         
Consumer
                                       
   Loans to Individuals
    77,858       77,858       77,858       77,858       -  
   Other
    -       -       -       -       -  
  Subtotal
    77,858       77,858       77,858       77,858       -  
With a related allowance:
    6,226,757       6,302,257       1,517,077       4,803,162       -  
                                         
Total:
                                       
   Commercial
    6,638,011       6,744,201       1,427,600       8,025,707       -  
   Residential Real Estate
    519,610       519,610       11,619       346,709       1,516  
   Consumer
    77,858       77,858       77,858       77,858       -  
  Total
  $ 7,235,479     $ 7,341,669     $ 1,517,077     $ 8,450,274     $ 1,516  


In the normal course of business, the Bank may consider modifying loan terms for various reasons. These reasons may include as a retention strategy to compete in the current interest rate environment or as a re-amortization or extension of a loan term to better match the loan’s repayment stream with the borrower’s cash flow. A modified loan would be considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if the Bank grants a concession to a borrower and has determined that the borrower is troubled (i.e., experiencing financial difficulties).
 
   
If the Bank restructures a loan to a troubled borrower, the loan terms (i.e. interest rate, payment, amortization period and maturity date) may be modified in various ways to enable the borrower to cover the modified debt service payments based on current financial statements and cash flow adequacy. If a borrower’s hardship is thought to be temporary, then modified terms may only be offered for that time period. Where possible, the Bank would attempt to obtain additional collateral and/or secondary repayment sources at the time of the restructure in order to put the Bank in the best possible position if the borrower is not able to meet the modified terms. The Bank will not offer modified terms if it believes that modifying the loan terms will only delay an inevitable permanent default.


The Bank adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-02 on July 1, 2011. ASU No. 2011-02 provides additional guidance to creditors for evaluating whether a modification or restructuring of a receivable is a troubled debt restructuring. In evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, ASU No. 2011-02 requires that a creditor must separately conclude that the restructuring constitutes a concession and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties. As a result of our adoption of ASU No. 2011-02, we reassessed the terms and restructurings.  The following table is a breakdown of troubled debt restructurings, all of which are classified as impaired, which occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2013.


Modifications
During the three months ended March 31, 2013

 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
                 
            Commercial
-
 
$
-
   
$
-
 

If the Bank determines that a borrower has suffered deterioration in their financial condition, a restructuring of the loan terms may occur.  Such loan restructurings may include, but are not limited to, reductions in principal or interest, reductions in interest rates, and extensions of the maturity date.  When modifications are implemented, such loans meet the definition of a troubled debt restructuring.  Most of the modifications employed by the Bank during the three month period ended March 31, 2013 have resulted in lower amortization payments for a limited time period without any reduction in the interest rate.  The lower payments are determined by an analysis of the borrower’s cash flow ability to meet the modified terms while anticipating an improved financial condition to enable a resumption of the original payment terms.


(5)  Share-Based Compensation
 
The Company’s stock based incentive plans (“Stock Plans”) authorize the issuance of an aggregate of 1,363,102 shares of common stock (as adjusted for subsequent stock dividends) pursuant to awards that may be granted in the form of stock options to purchase common stock (“Options”) and awards of shares of common stock (“Stock Awards”).  The purpose of the Stock Plans is to attract and retain personnel for positions of substantial responsibility and to provide additional incentive to certain officers, directors, employees and other persons to promote the success of the Company.  Under the Stock Plans, options have a term of ten years after the date of grant subject to earlier termination in certain circumstances.  Options are granted with an exercise price at the then fair market value of the Company’s common stock.  The grant date fair value is calculated using the Black – Scholes option valuation model.  As of March 31, 2013, there were 74,355 shares of common stock (as adjusted for the 5% stock dividend declared December 20, 2012 and paid January 31, 2013 to shareholders of record on January 14, 2013) available for future grants under the Stock Plans.
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense related to options was $25,187 and $23,540 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Transactions under the Stock Plans during the three months ended March 31, 2013 (as adjusted to reflect the 5% stock dividend declared December 2012) are summarized as follows:

               
Weighted
       
               
Average
       
         
Weighted
   
Remaining
   
Aggregate
 
   
Number of
   
Average
   
Contractual
   
Intrinsic
 
Stock Options
 
Shares
   
Exercise Price
   
Term (years)
   
Value
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2013
   
221,894
   
$
8.91
             
Granted
   
25,305
     
8.06
             
Exercised
   
-
     
-
             
Forfeited
   
-
     
-
             
Expired
   
-
     
-
             
Outstanding at March 31, 2013
   
247,199
   
$
8.82
     
6.1
   
$
178,837
 
                                 
Exercisable at March 31, 2013
   
184,215
   
$
9.42
     
5.2
   
$
151,575
 

The fair value of each option and the significant weighted average assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the options granted for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are as follows:

Fair value of options granted
 
$
2.69
 
Risk-free rate of return
   
0.81
%
Expected option life in years
   
7
 
Expected volatility
   
30.82
%
Expected dividends (1)
   
-
 
 
(1)  To date, the Company has not paid cash dividends on its common stock.

As of March 31, 2013, there was approximately $192,764 of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock option- based compensation arrangements granted under the Company’s stock incentive plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over the next four years.

The following table summarizes nonvested restricted shares for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (as adjusted to reflect the 5% stock dividend declared in December 2012).

         
Average
 
   
Number of
   
Grant Date
 
Non-vested shares
 
Shares
   
Fair Value
 
Non-vested at January 1, 2013
    140,575     $ 6.41  
Granted
    19,633       8.42  
Vested
    (9,307 )     8.33  
Forfeited
    -       -  
Non-vested at March 31, 2013
    150,901     $ 6.55  
 
 
The value of restricted shares is based upon the closing price of the common stock on the date of grant. The shares generally vest over a four year service period with compensation expense recognized on a straight-line basis.

Stock based compensation expense related to stock grants was $144,927 and $87,822 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
 

As of March 31, 2013, there was approximately $891,191 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock grants that will be recognized over the next three years.

(6)  Benefit Plans
 
The Bank has a 401(k) plan which covers substantially all employees with six months or more of service.  The Bank’s contributions to the 401(k) plan are expensed as incurred.
 
The Company also provides retirement benefits to certain employees under a supplemental executive retirement plan.  The plan is unfunded and the Company accrues actuarial determined benefit costs over the estimated service period of the employees in the plan.  The Company recognizes the over funded or under funded status of a defined benefit post-retirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur, through comprehensive income.
 
The components of net periodic expense for the Company’s supplemental executive retirement plan for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
 
 
Three months ended
March 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
         
Service cost
  $ 183,718     $ 68,425  
Interest cost
    133,722       57,057  
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized
    (179,829 )     (2,062 )
Prior service cost recognized
    5,669       19,859  
    $ 143,280     $ 143,279  
 
(7)  Other Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Comprehensive income is the total of (1) net income, and (2) all other changes in equity from non-shareholder sources, which are referred to as other comprehensive income.  The components of other comprehensive income, and the related tax effects, are as follows:

   
Before-Tax
Amount
   
Income Tax
Effect
   
Net-of-Tax
Amount
 
                   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013:
                 
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:
                 
     Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities
  $ (781,961 )   $ 348,926     $ (433,035 )
     Reclassification adjustment for (gains) realized in income
    0       0       0  
Other comprehensive loss on available-for-sale securities
    (781,961 )     348,926       (433,035 )
                         
Unfunded pension liability:
                       
     Changes from plan actuarial gains and losses
       included in other comprehensive income
    3,220       (1,295 )     1,925  
     Amortization of net transition obligation, prior service cost and net
       actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost
    0       0       0  
Other comprehensive gain on unfunded retirement obligations
    3,220       (1,295 )     1,925  
                         
Total other comprehensive loss
  $ (778,741 )   $ 347,631     $ (431,110 )


   
Before-Tax
Amount
   
Income Tax
Effect
   
Net-of-Tax
Amount
 
                   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012:
                 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities:
                 
     Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities
  $ 14,841     $ (5,046 )   $ 9,795  
     Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in income
    0       0       0  
Other comprehensive gain on available-for-sale securities
    14,841       (5,046 )     9,795  
                         
Unfunded pension liability:
                       
     Changes from plan actuarial gains and losses
       included in other comprehensive income
    3,220       (1,294 )     1,926  
     Amortization of net transition obligation, prior service cost and net
       actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost
    0       0       0  
Other comprehensive gain on unfunded retirement obligations
    3,220       (1,294 )     1,926  
                         
Total other comprehensive income
  $ 18,061     $ (6,340 )   $ 11,721  
 
 
Changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows and are presented net of tax:

   
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
(Losses) on
Available for
Sale
Securities
   
Unrealized
Impairment
Loss on
Held to Maturity
Security
   
Unfunded
Pension
Liability
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
                         
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013:
                       
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,235,204     $ (330,623 )   $ (100,288 )   $ 804,293  
 Other comprehensive income before
     reclassifications
    (433,035 )     0       2,025       (431,110 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
     comprehensive income
    0       0       0       0  
Other comprehensive income
    (433,035 )     0       2,025       (431,110 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 802,169     $ (330,623 )   $ (98,363 )   $ 373,183  
                                 

   
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
(Losses) on
Available for
Sale
Securities
   
Unrealized
Impairment
Loss on
Held to Maturity
Security
   
Unfunded
Pension
Liability
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
                         
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012:
                       
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,530,078     $ (330,623 )   $ (107,993 )   $ 1,091,462  
 Other comprehensive income before
     reclassifications
    9,795       0       1,926       11,721  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
     comprehensive income
    0       0       0       11,721  
Other comprehensive income
    9,795       0       1,926       (431,110 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,539,873     $ (330,623 )   $ (106,067 )   $ 1,103,183  
                                 
 

 
Items reclassified out of each component of other comprehensive income are as follows:

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In Thousands)
       
Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components
 
Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
 
Affected Line Item in the Consolidated
Statements of Income
         
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-
     sale securities
  $ 0  
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on
     Available-for-sale securities
      0  
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities, net
      0  
Total before tax
      0  
Income tax (expense) benefit
      0  
Net of tax
Unfunded pension liability
         
  Prior service cost
    0  
Salaries and employee benefits
  Actuarial loss
    0  
Salaries and employee benefits
      0  
Total before tax
      0  
Income tax (expense) benefit
      0  
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax
  $
0
   

(8) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
 ASU 2011-11 (Disclosures about offsetting Assets and Liabilities)
 
On December 19, 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-11, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” This new guidance affects all entities with financial instruments or derivatives that are either presented on a net basis in the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or a similar arrangement.  The ASU does not change existing offsetting criteria in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) or the permitted balance sheet presentation for items meeting the criteria.  To help financial statement users better assess the effect or potential effect of offsetting arrangements on an entity’s financial position, the new guidance requires disclosures in the financial statement notes that provide both net and gross information about assets and liabilities that have been offset and the related arrangements.
 
The new disclosure requirements in the ASU are intended to enhance comparability between financial statements prepared using U.S. GAAP and those prepared in accordance with international Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).  The eligibility criteria for offsetting are different in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. In January 2011, the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board issued an exposure draft proposing new common criteria for offsetting, but the boards could not agree.  The FASB voted to retain existing U.S. GAAP guidance on offsetting and to require expanded disclosures for financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either offset in the balance sheet or eligible for offset subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement.
 
The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. Disclosures required by the amendments should be provided retrospectively for all comparative periods. The FASB has published a short recap highlighting the significant issues the ASU addresses.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
ASU 2011-05, 2001-12 and 2013-12 (Presentation of Comprehensive Income)
 
The provisions of ASU 2011-05 amend FASB ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income, to facilitate the continued alignment of U.S. GAAP with International Accounting Standards. The ASU prohibits the presentation of the components of comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders’ equity. Reporting entities are allowed to present either: a statement of comprehensive income, which reports both net income and other comprehensive income; or separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income. Under previous GAAP, all three presentations were acceptable. Regardless of the presentation selected, the reporting entity is required to present all reclassifications between other comprehensive and net income on the face of the new statement or statements. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2011 for public entities.  The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2012 and the new Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income are included in these financial statements.
 
 
ASU 2011-12, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05,” was issued by the FASB on December 23, 2011. This ASU defers the implementation of only those provisions in ASU 2011-05, dealing with the presentation of items reclassified out of AOCI.
 
The amendments in ASU 2011-12 and ASU 2011-05 are effective at the same time: For public entities, the guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011.  The requirements are effective for nonpublic entities for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2012. The FASB has published a short recap of the reasons for the ASU 2011-12 deferrals.  The adoption of this guidance did not to have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
(9)  Fair Value Disclosures
 
U.S. GAAP has established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value.  The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
 
 
Level 1:
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
 
 
Level 2:
Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
 
Level 3:
Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).
 
An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.  These valuation methodologies were applied to all of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value.
 
In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available.  If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters.  Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value.  These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and counterparty creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters.  Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time.  The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective value or reflective of future values.  While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.
 
Securities Available for Sale.  Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing quoted market prices on nationally recognized exchanges (Level 1) or by using Level 2 Inputs.  For Level 2 securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things.
 
 
Impaired loans.  Loans included in the following table are those which the Company has measured and recognized impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based on the expected proceeds.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.  The fair value consists of the loan balances less specific valuation allowances.

Other Real Estate Owned.  Foreclosed properties are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs at the time of foreclosure in preparation for transfer from portfolio loans to other real estate owned (“OREO”), establishing a new accounting basis.  The Company subsequently adjusts the fair value on the OREO utilizing Level 3 inputs on a non-recurring basis to reflect partial write-downs based on the observable market price, current appraised value of the asset or other estimates of fair value.
      
The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
 
   
Level 1
Inputs
   
Level 2
Inputs
   
Level 3
Inputs
   
Total Fair
Value
 
March 31, 2013:
                       
  Securities available for sale:
                               
       U. S. Treasury securities and
                               
           obligations of U.S. Government
                               
           sponsored corporations (“GSE”) and agencies
 
$
27,815,970
   
$
1,569,840    
 $
-
   
$
29,385,810
 
       Residential collateralized mortgage obligations- GSE
   
-
     
5,700,876
     
-
     
5,700,876
 
       Residential collateralized mortgage obligations - non GSE
   
-
     
3,623,764
     
-
     
3,623,764
 
       Residential mortgage backed securities – GSE
   
-
     
35,596,472
     
-
     
35,596,472
 
       Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
   
-
     
20,807,988
     
-
     
20,807,988
 
       Trust preferred debt securities – single issuer
   
-
     
2,063,400
     
-
     
2,063,400
 
       Corporate debt securities
   
-
     
18,173,821
     
-
     
18,173,821
 
       Restricted stock
   
-
     
1,035,300
     
-
     
1,035,300
 
       Mutual fund
   
-
     
25,000
     
-
     
25,000
 



   
Level 1
Inputs
   
Level 2
Inputs
   
Level 3
Inputs
   
Total Fair
Value
 
December 31, 2012:
                       
  Securities available for sale:
                       
       U. S. Treasury securities and
                       
          obligations of U.S. Government
                       
          sponsored corporations (“GSE”) and agencies
  $ 27,923,670     $ 1,571,865     $ -     $ 29,495,535  
       Residential collateralized mortgage obligations- GSE
    -       6,632,665       -       6,632,665  
       Residential collateralized mortgage obligations - non GSE
    -       3,924,182       -       3,924,182  
       Residential mortgage backed securities – GSE
    -       26,489,335       -       26,489,335  
       Obligations of State and Political subdivisions
    -       20,682,301       -       20,682,301  
       Trust preferred debt securities – single issuer
    -       1,998,366       -       1,998,366  
       Corporate debt securities
    -       18,100,281       -       18,100,281  
       Restricted stock
    -       2,493,300       -       2,493,300  
       Mutual fund
    -       25,000       -       25,000  

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).  Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
 
 
   
Level 1
Inputs
   
Level 2
Inputs
   
Level 3
Inputs
   
Total Fair
Value
 
March 31, 2013:
                       
     Impaired loans
 
 $
-
   
 $
-
   
$
1,945,974
   
$
1,945,974
 
     Other real estate owned
   
-
     
-
     
4,083,203
     
4,083,203
 
                                 
                                 
December 31, 2012:
                               
     Impaired loans
 
 $
-
   
 $
-
   
$
4,794,369
   
$
4,794,369
 
     Other real estate owned
   
-
     
-
     
6,568,781
     
6,568,781
 



Impaired loans measured at fair value and included in the above table consisted of 10 loans having an aggregate recorded investment of $2,427,648 and specific loan loss allowances of $481,674 at March 31, 2013 and 16 loans at December 31, 2012, having an aggregate recorded investment of $6,086,432 and specific loan loss allowances of $1,292,063.
 
The following table presents additional qualitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
   
Fair Value
Estimate
 
Valuation
Techniques
 
Unobservable
Input
 
Range of
Adjustments
 
March 31, 2013
                 
     Impaired loans
  $ 1,945,974  
Appraisal of
 
Appraisal
     
         
   collateral (1)
 
   adjustments (2)
    5-50%  
    Other real estate owned
  $ 4,083,203  
Appraisal of
 
Appraisal
       
         
   collateral (1)
 
   adjustments (2)
    8-60%  
December 31, 2012
                     
     Impaired loans
  $ 4,794,369  
Appraisal of
 
Appraisal
       
         
   collateral (1)
 
   adjustments (2)
    5-50%  
    Other real estate owned
  $ 6,568,781  
Appraisal of
 
Appraisal
       
         
   collateral (1)
 
   adjustments (2)
    8-60%  

    (1)  Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally
           include various Level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.

    (2)  Includes qualitative adjustments by management and estimated liquidation expenses. 
 
The fair value of other real estate owned was determined using appraisals, which may be discounted based on management’s review and changes in market conditions.
 
The following is a summary of fair value versus the carrying value of all the Company’s financial instruments.  For the Company and the Bank, as for most financial institutions, the bulk of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments.  Many of the financial instruments lack an available trading market as characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction.  Therefore, significant estimations and present value calculations were used for the purpose of this note.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates.
 
Estimated fair values have been determined by using the best available data and an estimation methodology suitable for each category of financial instruments as follows:
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accrued Interest Receivable and Accrued Interest Payable (Carried at Cost). The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximate fair value.
 
Securities Held to Maturity (Carried at Amortized Cost). The fair values of securities held to maturity are determined in the same manner as for securities available for sale.
 
Loans Held For Sale (Carried at Lower of Aggregated Cost or Fair Value). The fair values of loans held for sale are determined, when possible, using quoted secondary market prices. If no such quoted market prices exist, fair values are determined using quoted prices for similar loans, adjusted for the specific attributes of the loans.
 
Gross Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost). The fair values of loans, excluding impaired loans subject to specific loss reserves, are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans.  Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal.  Generally, for variable rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
 
Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost). The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest demand and savings accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts).  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Carried at Cost). The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values. The fair values of long-term FHLB advances and subordinated debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted or estimated interest rates for new borrowings with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. 

The estimated fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities were as follows:
 
March 31, 2013
   
Carrying
 
Level 1
  Level 2  
Level 3
 
Fair
   
Value
 
Inputs
  Inputs  
Inputs
 
Value
                     
Cash and cash equivalents
$
101,439,427
 
$
101,439,427
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
101,439,427
Securities available for sale 
 
116,412,431
   
29,495,535 
   
80,345,430 
   
-
   
116,412,431
Securities held to maturity 
 
 105,587,937
   
   
110,944,296 
   
-
   
110,944,296
Loans held for sale 
 
 30,717,012
   
30,717,012 
   
   
-
   
30,717,012
Loans 
 
 409,013,999
   
   
   
410,674,717
   
410,674,717
Accrued interest receivable
 
2,413,766
   
2,413,766
   
-
   
-
   
2,413,766
Deposits 
 
 (710,929,757)
   
   
(712,787,000)
   
-
   
(712,787,000)
Borrowings 
 
 (10,000,000)
   
   
(11,399,000)
   
-
   
(11,399,000)
Redeemable subordinated
   debentures 
 
 (18,557,000)
   
   
(18,557,000)
   
-
   
(18,557,000)
Accrued interest payable
 
(1,010,481)
   
(1,010,481)
   
-
   
-
   
(1,010,481)

 
 
December 31, 2012
 
   
Carrying
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Fair
 
   
Value
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 14,044,921     $ 14,044,921     $ -     $ -     $ 14,044,921  
Securities available for sale 
    109,840,965       27,923,670       81,917,295       -       109,840,965  
Securities held to maturity 
    116,027,900       -       121,839,363       -       121,839,363  
Loans held for sale 
    35,960,262       -       35,960,262       -       35,960,262  
Loans 
    514,662,898       -       -       515,577,788       515,577,788  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,872,099       -       2,872,099       -       2,872,099  
Deposits 
    (707,689,475 )     -       (709,678,000 )     -       (709,678,000
Borrowings 
    (42,400,000 )     -       (43,906,000 )     -       (43,906,000
Redeemable subordinated
  debentures 
    (18,557,000 )     -       (18,557,000     -       (18,557,000
Accrued interest payable
    (1,057,779 )     -       (1,057,779 )     -       (1,057,779 )
 
Loan commitments and standby letters of credit as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are based on fees charged for similar agreements; accordingly, the estimated fair value of loan commitments and standby letters of credit is nominal.
 
 
Item 2.       Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The purpose of this discussion and analysis of the operating results and financial condition at March 31, 2013 is intended to help readers analyze the accompanying financial statements, notes and other supplemental information contained in this document. Results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be attained for any other period.
 
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, notes and tables included elsewhere in this report and Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Form 10-K (Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation) for the year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 22, 2013.
 
General
 
Throughout the following sections, the “Company” refers to 1st Constitution Bancorp and, as the context requires, its wholly-owned subsidiary, 1st Constitution Bank (the “Bank”) and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, 1st Constitution Investment Company of New Jersey, Inc., FCB Assets Holdings, Inc., 1st Constitution Title Agency, LLC, 204 South Newman Street Corp. and 249 New York Avenue, LLC.  1st Constitution Capital Trust II, (“Trust II”) a subsidiary of the Company,  is not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as it is a variable interest entity and the Company is not the primary beneficiary.
 
The Company is a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. The Company was organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey in February 1999 for the purpose of acquiring all of the issued and outstanding stock of the Bank, a full service commercial bank which began operations in August 1989, and thereby enabling the Bank to operate within a bank holding company structure. The Company became an active bank holding company on July 1, 1999. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Other than its ownership interest in the Bank, the Company currently conducts no other significant business activities.
 
The Bank operates fourteen branches, and manages an investment portfolio through its subsidiary, 1st Constitution Investment Company of New Jersey, Inc.  FCB Assets Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of the Bank, is used by the Bank to manage and dispose of repossessed real estate.
 
Trust II, a subsidiary of the Company, was created in May 2006 to issue trust preferred securities to assist the Company to raise additional regulatory capital.
  
  
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward looking statements.  When used in this and in future filings by the Company with the SEC, in the Company’s press releases and in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer of the Company, the words or phrases “will,” “will likely result,” “could,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “continues,” “expects,” “plans,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “project” or “outlook” or similar expressions (including confirmations by an authorized executive officer of the Company of any such expressions made by a third party with respect to the Company) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date made.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected.
 
Factors that may cause actual results to differ from those results expressed or implied, include, but are not limited to, those listed under “Business”, “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2013, such as the overall economy and the interest rate environment; the ability of customers to repay their obligations; the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; competition; significant changes in accounting, tax or regulatory practices and requirements; certain interest rate risks; risks associated with investments in mortgage-backed securities; and risks associated with speculative construction lending. Although management has taken certain steps to mitigate any negative effect of the aforementioned items, significant unfavorable changes could severely impact the assumptions used and could have an adverse effect on profitability. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements, except as required by law.
 
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
Summary
 
The Company reported net income of $1,325,318 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, an increase of $158,586, or 13.6%, from the $1,166,732 reported for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The increase was due primarily to a decrease of $599,998 in the loan loss provision, an increase of $443,398 in non-interest income and a reduction in FDIC insurance expense of $127,706, offset primarily by an increase of $412,513 in Salaries and employee benefits and an increase in Other real estate owned expenses of $167,878.  Net income per diluted common share was $0.22 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.   All prior year share information has been adjusted for the effect of a 5% stock dividend declared on December 20, 2012 and paid on January 31, 2013 to shareholders of record on January 14, 2013.

During the third quarter of 2012, the Company launched a shareholders’ common stock rights offering, which expired on October 5, 2012. The Company received gross proceeds of $5.0 million from holders of subscription rights who exercised their basic subscription rights and from holders who exercised the over-subscription privilege. The rights offering was fully subscribed.  Accordingly, the Company issued a total of 555,555 shares of common stock to the holders of subscription rights who validly exercised their subscription rights, including pursuant to the exercise of the over-subscription privilege.

Key performance ratios remained strong for the three months ended March 31, 2013 due to higher net income for that period compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012.  Return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.65% and 8.21% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to 0.62% and 8.46%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
 
 
The Bank’s results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is primarily affected by the market interest rate environment, the shape of the U.S. Treasury yield curve, and the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  Other factors that may affect the Bank’s operating results are general and local economic and competitive conditions, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.  The net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was 3.53% as compared to the 3.98% net interest margin recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2012, a decrease of 45 basis points.  This decrease in the Company’s net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared with the comparable 2012 period was primarily due to two factors: (1) the expected seasonal decline in the balance of outstanding mortgage warehouse lines and (2) the unexpected amount of loan prepayments in construction loans and commercial business loans. The repayment of these loans provided excess liquidity that was allocated to much lower yielding overnight fund balances. The Company will continue to closely monitor the mix of earning assets and funding sources to maximize net interest income during this challenging interest rate environment.
 
Earnings Analysis

Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income, the Company’s largest and most significant component of operating income, is the difference between interest and fees earned on loans and other earning assets, and interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds. This component represented 79.7% of the Company’s net revenues for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 and 85.1% of net revenues for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012. Net interest income also depends upon the relative amount of average interest-earning assets, average interest-bearing liabilities, and the interest rate earned or paid on them, respectively.
 
The following table sets forth the Company’s consolidated average balances of assets and liabilities and shareholders’ equity as well as interest income and expense on related items, and the Company’s average yield or rate for the three month periods ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. The average rates are derived by dividing interest income and expense by the average balance of assets and liabilities, respectively.


Average Balance Sheets with Resultant Interest and Rates
(yields on a tax-equivalent basis)
 
   
Three months ended March 31, 2013
 
Three months ended March 31, 2012
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield
 
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield
  Assets:
                                   
  Federal Funds Sold/Short-Term
  Investments
 
$
85,173,422
   
$
49,680
     
0.24
%
 
$
25,778,075
   
$
15,034
     
0.23
%
Investment Securities:
                                               
Taxable
   
159,023,828
     
937,085
     
2.39
%
   
169,451,907
     
1,184,204
     
2.81
%
Tax-exempt
   
63,549,292
     
759,060
     
4.84
%
   
52,496,087
     
622,442
     
4.77
%
Total
   
222,573,120
     
1,696,145
     
3.09
%
   
221,947,994
     
1,806,646
     
3.27
%
                                                 
  Loan Portfolio:
                                               
Construction
   
44,654,565
     
680,811
     
6.18
%
   
51,229,408
     
886,115
     
6.96
%
Residential real estate
   
10,920,962
     
144,890
     
5.38
%
   
12,553,551
     
160,487
     
5.14
%
Home Equity
   
9,222,618
     
124,683
     
5.48
%
   
11,017,237
     
155,074
     
5.66
%
Commercial and commercial
 real estate
   
143,147,048
     
2,527,366
     
7.16
%
   
142,809,968
     
2,618,799
     
7.38
%
Mortgage warehouse lines
   
189,436,939
     
2,189,236
     
4.69
%
   
192,404,738
     
2,289,469
     
4.79
%
Installment
   
255,018
     
4,391
     
6.98
%
   
414,501
     
6,927
     
6.72
%
All Other Loans
 
49,279,947
     
300,818
     
2.48
%
   
32,488,520
     
297,588
     
3.68
%
Total
   
446,917,097
     
5,972,195
     
5.42
%
   
442,917,923
     
6,414,459
     
5.82
%
                                                 
Total Interest-Earning Assets
   
754,663,639
     
7,718,020
     
4.15
%
   
690,643,992
     
8,236,139
     
4.80
%
                                                 
Allowance for Loan Losses
   
(7,363,842)
                     
(5,759,191
)
               
Cash and Due From Bank
   
30,994,778
                     
17,525,148
                 
Other Assets
   
51,277,385
                     
53,200,991
                 
           Total Assets
 
$
829,571,960
                   
$
755,610,940
                 
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:
                                               
Money Market and NOW Accounts
$
231,758,247
   
$
217,524
     
0.38
%
 
$
204,819,526
   
$
306,804
     
0.60
%
Savings Accounts
   
209,362,823
     
236,745
     
0.46
%
   
188,803,014
     
318,354
     
0.68
%
Certificates of Deposit
   
141,505,368
     
502,067
     
1.44
%
   
144,509,899
     
561,316
     
1.56
%
Other Borrowed Funds
   
11,155,000
     
103,273
     
3.75
%
   
22,069,231
     
117,922
     
2.15
%
Trust Preferred Securities
   
18,557,000
     
87,873
     
1.92
%
   
18,557,000
     
99,312
     
2.15
%
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
   
612,338,438
     
1,147,482
     
0.76
%
   
578,758,670
     
1,403,708
     
0.98
%
                                                 
Net Interest Spread
                   
3.39
%
                   
3.82
%
                                                 
Demand Deposits
   
141,764,416
                     
112,977,065
                 
Other Liabilities
   
9,973,569
                     
8,426,611
                 
Total Liabilities
   
764,076,423
                     
700,162,346
                 
Shareholders’ Equity
   
65,495,537
                     
55,448,594
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
$
829,571,960
                   
$
755,610,940
                 
Net Interest Margin
         
$
6,570,538
     
3.53
%
         
$
6,832,431
     
3.98
%
 
 
The Company’s net interest income decreased on a tax-equivalent basis by $261,893, or 3.8%, to $6,570,538 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from the $6,832,431 reported for the three months ended March 31, 2012. This decrease in the Company’s net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared with the comparable 2012 period was primarily due to two factors: (1) the expected seasonal decline in the balance of outstanding mortgage warehouse lines and (2) the unexpected amount of loans prepayments in construction loans and commercial business loans. The repayment of these loans provided excess liquidity that was allocated to much lower yielding overnight fund balances.
 
Average interest earning assets increased by $64,019,647, or 9.3%, to $754,663,639 for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 from $690,643,992 for the three month period ended March 31, 2012. The overall yield on interest earning assets, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased 65 basis points to 4.15% for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 when compared to 4.80% for the three month period ended March 31, 2012.
 
Average interest bearing liabilities increased by $33,579,768, or 5.8%, to $612,338,438 for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 from $578,758,670 for the three month period ended March 31, 2012.  Overall, the cost of total interest bearing liabilities decreased 22 basis points to 0.76% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to 0.98% for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
 
The net interest margin (on a tax-equivalent basis), which is net interest income divided by average interest earning assets, was 3.53% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to 3.98% the three months ended March 31, 2012.  

Provision for Loan Losses

Management considers a complete review of the following specific factors in determining the provisions for loan losses: historical losses by loan category, the level of non-accrual loans and problem loans as identified through internal classification, collateral values, and the growth and size of the loan portfolio.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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At March 31, 2013, non-performing loans decreased by $3,948,652, or 66.2%, to $2,014,850 and the ratio of non-performing loans to total loans was 0.49% at March 31, 2013 compared to 1.14% at December 31, 2012.  At March 31, 2013, the loan portfolio balance was $415,037,282, which represented a decrease of $106,776,828 compared to the December 31, 2012 balance of $521,814,110.  In addition to these factors, management takes into consideration current economic conditions and local real estate market conditions.  Using this evaluation process, the Company recorded no provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $599,998 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
 
 
Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $1,608,563, an increase of $443,398, or 38.1%, over non-interest income of $1,165,165 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
 
Service charges on deposit accounts represent a consistent source of non-interest income. Service charge revenues decreased nominally to $223,066 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $227,972 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. This decrease was the result of a lower volume of uncollected funds and overdraft fees collected on deposit accounts during the first three months of 2013 compared to the first three months of 2012.
 
Gain on sales of loans held for sale increased by $263,492, or 56.3%, to $731,709 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 when compared to $468,217 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The Bank sells both residential mortgage loans and Small Business Administration loans in the secondary market.  The current low interest rate environment for mortgage loans resulted in a higher volume of mortgage originations. The resulting volume of mortgage loan sales increased for the first three months of 2013 compared to the first three months of 2012.
 
Non-interest income also includes income from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”), which amounted to $112,608 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $111,922 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The Bank purchased tax-free BOLI assets to partially offset the cost of employee benefit plans and reduce the Company’s overall effective tax rate.
 
The Bank also generates non-interest income from a variety of fee-based services. These include safe deposit box rental, wire transfer service fees and Automated Teller Machine fees for non-Bank customers. Increased customer demand for these services contributed to the other income component of non-interest income amounting to $541,180 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $357,054 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, an increase of $184,126 for the first quarter of 2013 as compared to the first quarter of 2012.
 
Non-Interest Expense
 
Non-interest expenses increased by $470,451, or 8.4%, to $6,082,968 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $5,612,517 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The following table presents the major components of non-interest expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
    
Non-interest Expenses
           
   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
3,352,863
   
$
2,940,350
 
Occupancy expenses
   
677,806
     
723,786
 
Data processing services
   
301,382
     
263,575
 
Equipment expense
   
311,648
     
271,963
 
Marketing
   
47,583
     
45,035
 
Regulatory, professional and other fees
   
194,993
     
182,708
 
Office expense
   
186,648
     
77,667
 
FDIC insurance expense
   
19,687
     
147,393
 
Directors’ fees
   
32,000
     
24,000
 
Other real estate owned expenses
   
545,505
     
377,627
 
Amortization of intangible assets
   
66,992
     
66,992
 
Other expenses
   
345,861
     
394,553
 
                         Total
 
$
6,082,968
   
$
5,612,517
 
                 
 
 
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Salaries and employee benefits, which represent the largest portion of non-interest expenses, increased by $412,513, or 14.0%, to $3,352,863 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $2,940,350 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase in salaries and employee benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was a result of regular merit increases and increased health care costs.
 
Occupancy expenses decreased by $45,980, or 6.4%, to $677,806 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $723,786 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The decrease in expense was primarily attributable to a decrease in property taxes resulting from a successful appeal process and lower maintenance costs in maintaining the Bank’s branch properties.  
 
The cost of data processing services increased to $301,382 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $263,575 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as additional expenses were incurred in connection with a 2013 initiative to upgrade the software capabilities in branch offices in order to fully implement the Bank’s expanding mobile banking systems.
 
Equipment expense increased by $39,685, or 14.6%, to $311,648 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $271,963 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 primarily due to increased costs associated with the number of maintenance contracts and supplies on equipment in connection with the expansion of mobile banking capabilities as compared with the prior period.
 
Office expense increased by $108,981 to $186,648 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $77,667 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as the Bank incurred additional expenses in connection with the 2013 initiative that includes expansion of the web-based menu of interactive products and services made available to customers during the first three months of 2013.
 
Regulatory, professional and other fees increased by $12,285, or 6.7%, to $194,993 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $182,708 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  During the first three months of 2013, the Company incurred professional fees in connection with consultants engaged to assess the Company’s compliance with regulatory requirements.
 
FDIC insurance expense decreased to $19,687 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $147,393 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as a result of the changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act with respect to FDIC assessment rules.
 
Other real estate owned expenses increased by $167,878 to $545,505 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $377,627 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as the Company incurred increased loss provisions, property taxes, maintenance and other expenses on repossessed properties during the three months ended March 31, 2013 than were incurred during the same period in 2012.
 
All other expenses decreased by $48,692 to $345,861 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $394,553 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as current year decreases occurred in correspondent bank fees, maintenance agreements and ATM operating expenses.  All other expenses are comprised of a variety of operating expenses and fees as well as expenses associated with lending activities.
An important financial services industry productivity measure is the efficiency ratio. The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing total operating expenses by net interest income plus non-interest income. An increase in the efficiency ratio indicates that more resources are being utilized to generate the same or greater volume of income, while a decrease would indicate a more efficient allocation of resources.  The Company’s efficiency ratio increased to 76.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 72.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
 
 
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Income Taxes
 
Income tax expense increased by $108,156 to $524,633 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $416,477 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The increase was primarily due to a higher level of pretax income for the first quarter of 2013 as compared to the first quarter of 2012.  
 
Financial Condition
 
March 31, 2013 Compared with December 31, 2012
 
Total consolidated assets at March 31, 2013 were $812,565,458, representing a decrease of $28,402,924, or 3.4%, from total consolidated assets of $840,968,382 at December 31, 2012.  
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2013 totaled $101,439,427 compared to $14,044,921 at December 31, 2012. Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2013 consisted of cash and due from banks of $101,428,004 and Federal funds sold/short term investments of $11,423. The corresponding balances at December 31, 2012 were $14,033,501 and $11,420, respectively. To the extent that the Bank did not utilize the funds for loan originations or securities purchases, the cash inflows accumulated in cash and cash equivalents.
 
Loans Held for Sale
 
Loans held for sale at March 31, 2013 amounted to $30,717,012 compared to $35,960,262 at December 31, 2012. As indicated in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the amount of loans originated for sale was $44,012,744 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
 
Investment Securities
 
Investment securities represented 27.3% of total assets at March 31, 2013 and 26.9% at December 31, 2012. Total investment securities decreased $3,868,497, or 1.7%, to $222,000,368 at March 31, 2013 from $225,868,865 at December 31, 2012.  Purchases of investments totaled $12,761,368 during the three months ended March 31, 2013, and proceeds from calls and repayments totaled $15,658,550 during the period.
 
Securities available for sale are investments that may be sold in response to changing market and interest rate conditions or for other business purposes.  Activity in this portfolio is undertaken primarily to manage liquidity and interest rate risk and to take advantage of market conditions that create more economically attractive returns.  At March 31, 2013, securities available for sale totaled $116,412,431, which is an increase of $6,571,466, or 6.0%, from securities available for sale totaling $109,840,965 at December 31, 2012.
 
At March 31, 2013, the securities available for sale portfolio had net unrealized gains of $1,150,853 compared to net unrealized gains of $1,806,967 at December 31, 2012.  These unrealized gains are reflected, net of tax, in shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
 
Securities held to maturity, which are carried at amortized historical cost, are investments for which there is the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity.  At March 31, 2013, securities held to maturity were $105,587,937, a decrease of $10,439,963, or 9.0%, from $116,027,900 at December 31, 2012.  The fair value of the held to maturity portfolio at March 31, 2013 was $110,944,295.
 
 
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Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of securities during the first three months of 2012 were used to reduce the Company’s borrowings.
 
Loans
 
The loan portfolio, which represents our largest asset, is a significant source of both interest and fee income. Elements of the loan portfolio are subject to differing levels of credit and interest rate risk. The Bank’s primary lending focus continues to be mortgage warehouse lines, construction loans, commercial loans, owner-occupied commercial mortgage loans and tenanted commercial real estate loans.
 
The following table sets forth the classification of loans by major category at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  
 

 
Loan Portfolio Composition
Component
 
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
 
Amount
   
Percentage of Total
   
Amount
   
Percentage of Total
 
Construction loans
  $ 41,343,971       10%     $ 55,691,393       11%  
Residential real estate loans
    10,960,101       3%       10,897,307       2%  
Commercial business
    50,570,623       12%       57,865,436       11%  
Commercial real estate
    103,514,597       25%       102,412,694       20%  
Mortgage warehouse lines
    198,147,590       48%       284,127,530       54%  
Loans to individuals
    9,375,645       2%       9,643,385       2%  
Deferred loan costs
    953,205       0%       987,086       0%  
All other loans
    171,550       0%       189,279       0%  
    $ 415,037,282       100%     $ 521,814,110       100%  
 

 
The loan portfolio decreased by $106,776,828, or 20.5%, to $415,037,282 at March 31, 2013 compared to $521,814,110 at December 31, 2012.  This decrease in the loan portfolio was primarily the result of two factors: (1) the expected seasonal decrease in outstanding Mortgage warehouse lines during the first quarter and (2) the unexpected increase in loan prepayments in the Construction loan and Commercial business components of the loan portfolio.

The Mortgage warehouse lines component of the loan portfolio decreased by $85,979,940, or 30.3%, compared to $284,127,530 at December 31, 2012.
 
The Bank’s Mortgage Warehouse Funding Group offers a revolving line of credit that is available to licensed mortgage banking companies (the “Warehouse Line of Credit”) and that we believe has been successful from inception in 2008. The Warehouse Line of Credit is used by mortgage bankers to originate one-to-four family residential mortgage loans that are pre-sold to the secondary mortgage market, which includes state and national banks, national mortgage banking firms, insurance companies and government-sponsored enterprises, including the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and others.  On average, an advance under the Warehouse Line of Credit remains outstanding for a period of less than 30 days, with repayment coming directly from the sale of the loan into the secondary mortgage market.  Interest (the spread between our borrowing cost and the rate charged to the client) and a transaction fee are collected by the Bank at the time of repayment.  Additionally, customers of the Warehouse Line of Credit are required to maintain deposit relationships with the Bank that, on average, represent 10% to 15% of the loan balances.
 
 
The Bank’s Construction loans and Commercial business portfolios decreased by $14,347,422 and $7,294,813, respectively. During the first three months of 2013, the Bank received $13,737,207 in prepayments for the Construction loan portfolio and $2,625,563 in prepayments for the Commercial business portfolio. In the current highly competitive marketplace for commercial and construction loans, developing new lending relationships and limiting the amount of loan prepayments will be essential for maintaining the loan portfolio.
 
The ability of the Company to enter into larger loan relationships and management’s philosophy of relationship banking are key factors in the Company’s strategy for loan growth.  The ultimate collectability of the loan portfolio and recovery of the carrying amount of real estate are subject to changes in the Company’s market region’s economic environment and real estate market.
 



Non-Performing Assets
 
Non-performing assets consist of non-performing loans and other real estate owned. Non-performing loans are composed of (1) loans on a non-accrual basis and (2) loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest and principal payments but which have not been classified as non-accrual. Included in non-accrual loans are loans whose terms have been restructured to provide a reduction or deferral of interest and/or principal because of deterioration in the financial position of the borrower and which have not performed in accordance with the restructured terms. 

The Bank’s policy with regard to non-accrual loans is that generally, loans are placed on a non-accrual status when they are 90 days past due, unless these loans are well secured and in the process of collection or, regardless of the past due status of the loan, when management determines that the complete recovery of principal or interest is in doubt.  Consumer loans are generally charged off after they become 120 days past due.  Subsequent payments on loans in non-accrual status are credited to income only if collection of principal is not in doubt.
 
Non-performing loans decreased by $3,948,652 to $2,014,850 at March 31, 2013 from $5,963,502 at December 31, 2012.  The major segments of non-accrual loans consist of commercial real estate loans and SBA loans, which are in the process of collection. The table below sets forth non-performing assets and risk elements in the Bank’s portfolio for the periods indicated.

As the table demonstrates, non-performing loans to total loans decreased to 0.49% at March 31, 2013 from 1.14% at December 31, 2012.  Loan quality is considered to be sound. This was accomplished through quality loan underwriting, a proactive approach to loan monitoring and aggressive workout strategies.
   
  
           
Non-Performing Assets
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Non-Performing loans:
           
     Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing
 
$
-
   
$
84,948
 
     Non-accrual loans
   
2,014,850
     
5,878,554
 
     Total non-performing loans
   
2,014,850
     
5,963,502
 
Other real estate owned
   
8,294,887
     
8,332,601
 
     Total non-performing assets
 
$
10,309,737
   
$
14,296,103
 
                 
Non-performing loans to total loans
   
0.49
%
   
1.14
%
Non-performing loans to total loans excluding mortgage
         warehouse lines
   
0.93
%
   
2.51
%
Non-performing assets to total assets
   
1.27
%
   
1.70
%
Non-performing assets to total assets excluding mortgage
         warehouse lines
   
1.68
%
   
2.57
%
                 
 
Non-performing assets decreased by $3,986,366 to $10,309,737 at March 31, 2013 from $14,296,103 at December 31, 2012.  Other real estate owned decreased by $37,714 to $8,294,887 at March 31, 2013 from $8,332,601 at December 31, 2012.  Since December 31, 2012, the Bank sold and transferred out of other real estate owned properties totaling approximately $1,375,820.  In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Bank recorded a provision for loss on other real estate owned of $662,918.
 
At March 31, 2013, the Bank had seven loans totaling $1,968,323 which were troubled debt restructurings.  Three of these loans totaling $397,836 are included in the above table as non-accrual loans; the remaining four loans totaling $1,570,487 are considered performing.
 
Non-performing assets represented 1.27% of total assets at March 31, 2013 and 1.70% at December 31, 2012.
 
Management takes a proactive approach in addressing delinquent loans. The Company’s President meets weekly with all loan officers to review the status of credits past-due 10 days or more. An action plan is discussed for delinquent loans to determine the steps necessary to induce the borrower to cure the delinquency and restore the loan to a current status. Also, delinquency notices are system generated when loans are five days past-due and again at 15 days past-due.
 
In most cases, the Company’s collateral is real estate and when the collateral is foreclosed upon, the real estate is carried at the lower of fair market value less the estimated selling costs or the initially recorded amount. The amount, if any, by which the recorded amount of the loan exceeds the fair market value of the collateral, less estimated selling costs, is a loss which is charged to the allowance for loan losses at the time of foreclosure or repossession. Resolution of a past-due loan can be delayed if the borrower files a bankruptcy petition because a collection action cannot be continued unless the Company first obtains relief from the automatic stay provided by the bankruptcy code.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses and Related Provision
 
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level sufficient to absorb estimated credit losses in the loan portfolio as of the date of the financial statements.  The allowance for loan losses is a valuation reserve available for losses incurred or inherent in the loan portfolio and other extensions of credit.  The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting policy of the Company.
 
The Company’s primary lending emphasis is the origination of commercial and commercial real estate loans and mortgage warehouse lines of credit.  Based on the composition of the loan portfolio, the inherent primary risks are deteriorating credit quality, a decline in the economy, and a decline in New Jersey real estate market values.  Any one, or a combination, of these events may adversely affect the loan portfolio and may result in increased delinquencies, loan losses and increased future provision levels.
 
 
All, or part, of the principal balance of commercial and commercial real estate loans, and construction loans are charged off against the allowance as soon as it is determined that the repayment of all, or part, of the principal balance is highly unlikely.  Consumer loans are generally charged off no later than 120 days past due on a contractual basis, earlier in the event of bankruptcy, or if there is an amount deemed uncollectible.  Because all identified losses are immediately charged off, no portion of the allowance for loan losses is restricted to any individual loan or groups of loans, and the entire allowance is available to absorb any and all loan losses.
 
Management reviews the adequacy of the allowance on at least a quarterly basis to ensure that the provision for loan losses has been charged against earnings in an amount necessary to maintain the allowance at a level that is adequate based on management’s assessment of probable estimated losses.  The Company’s methodology for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses consists of several key elements.  These elements may include a specific reserve for impaired risk loans, an allocated reserve, and an unallocated portion.  
 
The Company consistently applies the following comprehensive methodology.  During the quarterly review of the allowance for loan losses, the Company considers a variety of factors that include:
 
 
·
General economic conditions.
 
·
Trends in charge-offs.
 
·
Trends and levels of delinquent loans.
 
·
Trends and levels of non-performing loans, including loans over 90 days delinquent.
 
·
Trends in volume and terms of loans.
 
·
Levels of allowance for specific classified loans.
 
·
Credit concentrations.

The methodology includes the segregation of the loan portfolio into loan types with a further segregation into risk rating categories, such as special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss. This allows for an allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan type; however, the allowance is available to absorb any loan loss without restriction.  Larger balance, non-homogeneous loans representing significant individual credit exposures are evaluated individually through the internal loan review process.  It is this process that produces the watch list.  The borrower’s overall financial condition, repayment sources, guarantors and value of collateral, if appropriate, are evaluated. Based on these reviews, an estimate of probable losses for the individual larger-balance loans are determined, whenever possible, and used to establish specific loan loss reserves.  In general, for non-homogeneous loans not individually assessed, and for homogeneous groups of loans, such as residential mortgages and consumer credits, the loans are collectively evaluated based on delinquency status, loan type, and historical losses. These loan groups are then internally risk rated.
 
The watch list includes loans that are assigned a rating of special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss.  Loans classified as special mention have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects.  Loans classified substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They include loans that are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans classified doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable.  Loans rated as doubtful in whole, or in part, are placed in nonaccrual status.  Loans classified as a loss are considered uncollectible and are charged-off against the allowance for loan losses.
 
The specific reserve for impaired loans is established for specific loans which have been identified by management as being impaired. These impaired loans are primarily assigned a doubtful risk rating grade because the loan has not performed according to payment terms and there is reason to believe that repayment of the loan principal in whole, or part, is unlikely. The specific portion of the allowance is the total amount of potential unconfirmed losses for these individual doubtful loans. To assist in determining the fair value of loan collateral, the Company often utilizes independent third party qualified appraisal firms which in turn employ their own criteria and assumptions that may include occupancy rates, rental rates, and property expenses, among others.
 
 
The second category of reserves consists of the allocated portion of the allowance.  The allocated portion of the allowance is determined by taking pools of loans outstanding that have similar characteristics and applying historical loss experience for each pool.  This estimate represents the potential unconfirmed losses within the portfolio. Individual loan pools are created for commercial and commercial real estate loans, construction loans, and various types of loans to individuals.  The historical estimation for each loan pool is then adjusted to account for current conditions, current loan portfolio performance, loan policy or management changes, or any other factor which may cause future losses to deviate from historical levels.
 
The Company also maintains an unallocated allowance.  The unallocated allowance is used to cover any factors or conditions which may cause a potential loan loss but are not specifically identifiable.  It is prudent to maintain an unallocated portion of the allowance because no matter how detailed an analysis of potential loan losses is performed, these estimates by definition lack precision.  Management must make estimates using assumptions and information that is often subjective and changing rapidly.
 
Loans are placed in a nonaccrual status when the ultimate collectability of principal or interest in whole, or part, is in doubt.  Past-due loans contractually past-due 90 days or more for either principal or interest are also placed in nonaccrual status unless they are both well secured and in the process of collection.  Impaired loans are evaluated individually.
 
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, an analysis of the allowance for loan losses and other related data.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
                 
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
   
Year Ended
December 31,
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2012
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
7,151,212
   
$
5,534,450
   
$
5,534,450
 
                         
Provision charged to operating expenses
   
-
     
2,149,992
     
599,998
 
                         
Loans charged off :
                       
   Construction loans
   
(561,993
)
   
(57,650
)
   
(32,650
   Residential real estate loans
   
-
     
(130,694
   
(77,858
)
   Commercial and commercial real estate
   
(483,966
)
   
(275,888
)
   
(150,828
   Loans to individuals
   
(90,865
)
   
(83,859
)
   
-
 
   Lease financing
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
   All other loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
     
(1,136,824
)
   
(548,091
)
   
(261,336
)
Recoveries
                       
   Construction loans
   
-
     
3,403
     
3,403
 
   Residential real estate loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
   Commercial and commercial real estate
   
8,895
     
11,458
     
5,427
 
   Loans to individuals
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
   Lease financing
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
   All other loans
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
     
8,895
     
14,861
     
8,830
 
                         
Net (charge offs) / recoveries
   
(1,127,929
)
   
(533,230
)
   
(252,506
)
                         
Balance, end of period
 
$
6,023,283
   
$
7,151,212
   
$
5,881,942
 
                         
Loans :
                       
   At period end
 
$
415,037,282
   
$
521,814,110
   
$
438,522,190
 
   Average during the period
   
412,089,628
     
444,064,283
     
442,972,574
 
   Net charge offs to average loans outstanding
 
   
(0.27
%)
   
(0.12
%)
   
(0.06
%)
                         
Allowance for loan losses to :
                       
   Total loans at year end
   
1.45
%
   
1.37
%
   
1.34
%
   Total loans at year end excluding mortgage warehouse
        lines
   
2.78
%
   
2.41
%
   
2.48
%
   Non-performing loans
   
298.94
%
   
119.92
%
   
198.51
%
                         
 
 
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The Company recorded no provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and $599,998 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  In addition to the results of management’s comprehensive review of the adequacy of the allowance, the decision for no current provision was further supported by the risk profile of the loan portfolio being reduced by a $106,779,828 decrease in the total loan portfolio at March 31, 2013 compared to the December 31, 2012 balance and a 66.2% decrease in non-performing loans at March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012.  Net charge offs/recoveries amounted to a net charge-off of $1,127,929 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was $6,023,283 compared to $7,151,212 at December 31, 2012, a decrease of $1,127,929.  The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was 1.45% and 1.37%, respectively.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans was 298.94% at March 31, 2013, compared to 119.92% at December 31, 2012. Management believes that the quality of the loan portfolio remains sound considering the economic climate and economy in the State of New Jersey and that the allowance for loan losses is adequate in relation to credit risk exposure levels.
 
Deposits
 
Deposits, which include demand deposits (interest bearing and non-interest bearing), savings deposits and time deposits, are a fundamental and cost-effective source of funding.  The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in market interest rates and competition.  The Bank offers a variety of products designed to attract and retain customers, with the Bank’s primary focus being on the building and expanding of long-term relationships.
 
The following table summarizes deposits at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Demand
           
    Non-interest bearing
 
$
137,679,243
   
$
152,334,759
 
    Interest bearing
   
223,921,924
     
211,475,765
 
Savings
   
206,634,642
     
202,261,035
 
Time
   
142,693,948
     
141,617,916
 
   
$
710,929,757
   
$
707,689,475
 
                 

At March 31, 2013, total deposits were $710,929,757, an increase of $3,240,282, or 0.5%, from $707,689,475 at December 31, 2012.  

Borrowings
 
Borrowings are mainly comprised of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings and overnight funds purchased.  These borrowings are primarily used to fund asset growth not supported by deposit generation.  The balance of borrowings was $10,000,000 at March 31, 2013, consisting solely of FHLB long-term borrowings, and $42,400,000 at December 31, 2012, consisting of long-term FHLB borrowings of $10,000,000 and overnight funds purchased of $32,400,000.
 
The Bank has a fixed rate convertible advance from the FHLB in the amount of $10,000,000 that bears interest at the rate of 4.08%.  This advance may be called by the FHLB quarterly at the option of the FHLB if rates rise and the rate earned by the FHLB is no longer a “market” rate.  This advance is fully secured by marketable securities.
 
 
Shareholders’ Equity and Dividends
 
Shareholders’ equity increased by $1,059,548, or 1.6%, to $66,113,080 at March 31, 2013 from $65,053,532 at December 31, 2012.  Tangible book value per common share increased by $0.16, or 1.6%, to $10.18 at March 31, 2013 from $10.02 at December 31, 2012.  The current period increase in tangible book value per common share was the result of net income of $1,325,317 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The ratio of shareholders’ equity to total assets was 8.14% at March 31, 2013 and 7.74% at December 31, 2012, respectively.  The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily the result of net income of $1,325,317 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
 
In lieu of cash dividends to common shareholders, the Company (and its predecessor, the Bank) has declared a stock dividend every year since 1992 and has paid such dividends every year since 1993.  5% stock dividends were declared in 2012 and 2011 and paid in 2013 and 2012, respectively.  
 
The Company’s common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FCCY”.
 
In 2005, the Company’s board of directors authorized a common stock repurchase program that allows for the repurchase of a limited number of the Company’s shares at management’s discretion on the open market. The Company undertook this repurchase program in order to increase shareholder value. Disclosure of repurchases of Company shares, if any, made during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 is set forth under Part II, Item 2 of this report, “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.”
 

Actual capital amounts and ratios for the Company and the Bank as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
 
       
Actual
   
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provision
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
As of March 31, 2013
                             
Company
                             
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
 
$
81,466,630
     
15.93%
   
$
40,913,360
 
>8%
   
N/A
 
N/A
 
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
   
75,443,347
     
14.75%
     
20,456,680
 
>4%
   
N/A
 
N/A
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
   
75,443,347
     
9.19%
     
32,851,016
 
>4%
   
N/A
 
N/A
 
Bank
                                     
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
 
$
78,932,468
     
15.43%
   
$
40,913,360
 
>8%
 
$
51,141,700
 
>10%
 
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
   
72,909,185
     
14.26%
     
20,456,680
 
>4%
   
30,685,020
 
>6%
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
   
72,909,185
     
8.92%
     
32,685,298
 
>4%
   
40,856,623
 
>5%
 

 
As of December 31, 2012
                             
Company
                             
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
 
$
81,213,909
     
12.98%
   
$
50,044,960
 
>8%
   
N/A
 
N/A
 
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
   
74,062,697
     
11.84%
     
25,022,480
 
>4%
   
N/A
 
N/A
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
   
74,062,697
     
9.29%
     
31,881,576
 
>4%
   
N/A
 
N/A
 
Bank
                                     
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
 
$
78,621,740
     
12.57%
   
$
50,044,960
 
>8%
 
$
62,556,200
 
>10%
 
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
   
71,470,528
     
11.43%
     
25,022,480
 
>4%
   
37,533,720
 
>6%
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
   
71,470,528
     
9.05%
     
31,604,458
 
>4%
   
39,505,573
 
>5%
 
                                       
 
The minimum regulatory capital requirements for financial institutions require institutions to have a Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio of 4.0%, a Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets ratio of 4.0% and a total capital to risk weighted assets ratio of 8.0%.  To be considered “well capitalized,” an institution must have a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.0%.  At March 31, 2013, the ratios of the Company exceeded the ratios required to be considered well capitalized. It is management’s goal to monitor and maintain adequate capital levels to continue to support asset growth and continue its status as a well capitalized institution.
 
 Liquidity
 
At March 31, 2013, the amount of liquid assets remained at a level management deemed adequate to ensure that contractual liabilities, depositors’ withdrawal requirements, and other operational and customer credit needs could be satisfied.
 
Liquidity management refers to the Company’s ability to support asset growth while satisfying the borrowing needs and deposit withdrawal requirements of customers.  In addition to maintaining liquid assets, factors such as capital position, profitability, asset quality and availability of funding affect a bank’s ability to meet its liquidity needs.  On the asset side, liquid funds are maintained in the form of cash and cash equivalents, Federal funds sold, investment securities held to maturity maturing within one year, securities available for sale and loans held for sale.  Additional asset-based liquidity is derived from scheduled loan repayments as well as investment repayments of principal and interest from mortgage-backed securities.  On the liability side, the primary source of liquidity is the ability to generate core deposits.  Short-term borrowings are used as supplemental funding sources when growth in the core deposit base does not keep pace with that of earnings assets.
 
The Bank has established a borrowing relationship with the FHLB which further supports and enhances liquidity. During 2010, FHLB replaced its Overnight Line of Credit and One-Month Overnight Repricing Line of Credit facilities available to member banks with a fully secured line of up to 50 percent of a bank’s quarter-end total assets.  Under the terms of this facility, the Bank’s total credit exposure to FHLB cannot exceed 50 percent, or $406,283,229, of its total assets at March 31, 2013.  In addition, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Bank’s advances, letters of credit, the dollar amount of the FHLB’s minimum collateral requirement for off-balance sheet financial contracts and advance commitments cannot exceed 30 percent of the Bank’s total assets, unless the Bank obtains approval from FHLB’s Board of Directors or its Executive Committee.  These limits are further restricted by a member’s ability to provide eligible collateral to support its obligations to FHLB as well as the ability to meet the FHLB’s stock requirement.  The Bank also maintains an unsecured federal funds line of $20,000,000 with a correspondent bank.
 
The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows present the changes in cash from operating, investing and financing activities.  At March 31, 2013, the balance of cash and cash equivalents was $101,439,427.
 
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $8,253,494 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to net cash provided by operations of $4,964,941 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The primary source of funds is net income from operations adjusted for activity related to loans originated for sale, the provision for loan losses, depreciation expenses, and net amortization of premiums on securities.
 
Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $108,160,577 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $50,458,654 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The increase for the 2013 period resulted from a reduction of $106,776,828 in the loan portfolio primarily through repayments.
 
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $29,019,565 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to net cash used in financing activities of $43,457,729 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  
 
The securities portfolios are also a source of liquidity, providing cash flows from maturities and periodic repayments of principal.  For the three months ended March 31, 2013, prepayments and maturities of investment securities totaled $15,658,550.  Another source of liquidity is the loan portfolio, which provides a flow of payments and maturities. 
 
Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis
 
The largest component of the Company’s total income is net interest income, and the majority of the Company’s financial instruments are composed of interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities with various terms and maturities. The primary objective of management is to maximize net interest income while minimizing interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is derived from timing differences in the repricing of assets and liabilities, loan prepayments, deposit withdrawals, and differences in lending and funding rates. Management actively seeks to monitor and control the mix of interest rate-sensitive assets and interest rate-sensitive liabilities.
 
The Company continually evaluates interest rate risk management opportunities, including the use of derivative financial instruments. Management believes that hedging instruments currently available are not cost-effective, and therefore, has focused its efforts on increasing the Bank’s spread by attracting lower-cost retail deposits.
 
 
Item 3.                    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
Not required. 
 
Item 4.                    Controls and Procedures.
 
The Company has established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, with the assistance of other members of the Company’s management, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.  Based upon such evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.
 
The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have also concluded that there was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 2.                    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
On July 21, 2005, the board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase in open market or privately negotiated transactions up to 5% of its common shares outstanding at that date.  The Company undertook this repurchase program in order to increase shareholder value. The following table provides common stock repurchases made by or on behalf of the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2013, if any.
 
 Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (1)
 
  
 
 
Period
 
 
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
   
 
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
   
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased As
Part of Publicly
Announced Plan
or Program
   
Maximum Number
of Shares That May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plan or
Program
 
 
Beginning
 
Ending
                       
January 1, 2013
 
January 31, 2013
 
    -       -       -       187,559  
February 1, 2013
 
February 29, 2013
 
    -       -       -       187,559  
March 1, 2013
March 31, 2013
 
    -       -       -       187,559  
 Total
    -       -       -       187,559  


(1)
The Company’s common stock repurchase program covers a maximum of 225,824 shares of common stock of the Company, representing 5% of the outstanding common stock of the Company on July 21, 2005, as adjusted for subsequent common stock dividends.
 
 
Item 6.   Exhibits.

31.1
*
Certification of Robert F. Mangano, principal executive officer of the Company, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
     
31.2
*
Certification of Joseph M. Reardon, principal financial officer of the Company, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
     
32
*
Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Robert F. Mangano, principal executive officer of the Company, and Joseph M. Reardon, principal financial officer of the Company
     
101.INS
*
XBRL Instance DocumentX
     
101.SCH
*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentX
     
101.CAL
*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentX
     
101.DEF
*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document X
     
101.LAB
*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentX
     
101.PRE
*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentX

_____________________
 
Filed herewith.
 
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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.
 
 
 
1ST CONSTITUTION BANCORP
 
       
       
Date: May 14, 2013         
By:
/s/ ROBERT F. MANGANO
 
   
Robert F. Mangano
 
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
       
       
Date: May 14, 2013   
By:
/s/ JOSEPH M. REARDON 
 
   
Joseph M. Reardon
 
   
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
 
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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