Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K dated December 31, 2007

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United States Securities And Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

(Mark One)

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Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 or

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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 1-13578

DOWNEY FINANCIAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

33-0633413

  

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

  

3501 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, California

92660

  

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

  
 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (949) 854-0300

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

    Title of each class    

  

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

  

New York Stock Exchange

   

Pacific Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None

          Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.   Yes þ  No ¨

          Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or section 15(d) of the Act.   Yes ¨  No þ

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

          Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):  Large accelerated filer þ  Accelerated filer ¨  Non-accelerated filer ¨  Smaller reporting company ¨

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

          The aggregate market value of the registrant’s outstanding Common Stock held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2007, based upon the closing sale price on that date of $65.98, as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange, was $1,393,021,630.

          At February 29, 2008, 27,853,783 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, $0.01 par value, were outstanding.

          Documents Incorporated by Reference:   Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held April 23, 2008 are incorporated by reference in Part III hereof.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

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PART I

1.

BUSINESS           

1

General          

1

Banking Activities           

2

Lending Activities          

3

Loan and Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio          

3

Residential Real Estate Lending          

4

Secondary Marketing and Loan Servicing Activities          

6

Multi-Family and Commercial Real Estate Lending          

6

Construction and Land Lending          

6

Commercial Lending          

7

Consumer Lending          

7

Investment Activities          

7

Deposit Activities          

7

Borrowing Activities          

8

Earnings Spread          

8

Asset/Liability Management          

8

Real Estate Investment Activities          

9

Competition          

9

Employees          

9

Regulation          

9

General           

9

Regulation of Downey          

9

Regulation of the Bank          

10

Regulation of DSL Service Company          

20

Taxation          

20

1a.

RISK FACTORS           

22

1b.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS           

28

2.

PROPERTIES           

28

3.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS           

28

4.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS           

28

PART II

5.

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER

MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES          

29

Performance Graph           

30

6.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA           

31

7.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS           

33

Overview           

33

Critical Accounting Policies          

34

Results of Operations           

37

Net Interest Income          

37

Provision for Credit Losses          

39

Other Income          

40

Loan and Deposit Related Fees          

40

Real Estate and Joint Ventures Held for Investment          

40

Secondary Marketing Activities          

41

Securities Available for Sale          

41

Operating Expense          

42

Provision for Income Taxes          

42

Business Segment Reporting          

42

Banking          

43

Real Estate Investment          

44

 

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ITEM

Page

PART II—(Continued)

Financial Condition           

45

Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities          

45

Investment Securities          

54

Investments in Real Estate and Joint Ventures          

55

Deposits          

57

Borrowings          

58

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements          

60

Transactions with Related Parties          

60

Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk          

60

Problem Loans and Real Estate          

67

Non-Performing Assets and Troubled Debt Restructurings          

67

Delinquent Loans          

70

Allowance for Credit and Real Estate Losses          

72

Capital Resources and Liquidity          

78

Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments          

79

Regulatory Capital Compliance          

80

Recently Issued Accounting Standards          

81

7A.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK          

82

8.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA          

83

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements          

83

9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING

AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE          

132

9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES          

132

9b.

OTHER INFORMATION          

132

PART III

10.

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE          

133

11.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION          

133

12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND

MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS          

133

13.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND

DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE          

133

14.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES          

133

PART IV

15.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES          

134

AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS          

135

SIGNATURES          

136

 

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PART I

          Certain matters discussed in this Annual Report may constitute "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which Downey Financial Corp. ("Downey," "we," "us" and "our") operates, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market and statements regarding our mission and vision. Forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical information or current facts. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by use of terms such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, competition in the geographic and business areas in which we conduct our operations, fluctuations in interest rates, credit quality, the outcome of ongoing audits by regulatory and taxing authorities and government regulation and factors, identified under Item 1A. Risk Factors on page 22. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made, except as required by law.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

          We were incorporated in Delaware on October 21, 1994. On January 23, 1995, after we obtained necessary stockholder and regulatory approvals, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Downey Savings and Loan Association ("Bank") and the Bank’s stockholders became holders of our stock. Downey was thereafter funded by the Bank and presently operates as the Bank’s holding company. Our stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "DSL."

          Corporate Governance Guidelines, charters for the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board of Directors and Code of Ethical Conduct for Directors and Financial Officers and Summary of the Employee Code of Ethical Conduct are available free of charge from our internet site, www.downeysavings.com, by clicking on "Investor Relations" on our home page and proceeding to "Corporate Governance." Annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports are posted on our internet site as soon as reasonably practical after we file them with the SEC and are available free of charge under "Reports - Corporate Filings" on our "Investor Relations" page.

          The Bank was formed in 1957 as a California-licensed savings and loan association and converted to a federal charter in 1995. As of December 31, 2007, the Bank conducts its business primarily through 172 retail deposit branches, including 90 full-service, in-store branches.

          The Bank is regulated or affected by the following governmental entities and laws:

 

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          General economic conditions, the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and the regulatory policies of governmental authorities significantly influence our operations. Additionally, interest rates on competing investments and general market interest rates influence our deposit flows and the costs we incur on deposits and borrowings, which represent our cost of funds. Similarly, market interest rates and other factors that affect the supply of, and demand for, housing and the availability of funds affect our loan volume, our yields on loans and mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"), as well as the valuation of our mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") associated with the loans we service for others.

          Our primary business is banking and we are also involved in real estate investments, each of which we discuss further below.

BANKING ACTIVITIES

          Banking is our primary business. Our banking activities focus on:

Mortgage-backed securities include mortgage pass-through securities issued by other entities and securities issued or guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises ("GSE") like the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Government National Mortgage Association.

          Our primary sources of revenue from our banking business are:

          Our principal expenses and losses in connection with our banking business are:

          Our primary sources of funds from our banking business are:

Scheduled payments we receive on our loans and mortgage-backed securities and certain fees from loans and deposits are a relatively stable source of funds. However, the funds we receive from sales and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities can vary widely. Below is a more detailed discussion of our banking activities.

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Lending Activities

          Our lending activities emphasize originating first mortgage loans secured by residential properties. We continue to focus on the origination of adjustable rate single family mortgage loans for our portfolio. To a lesser extent, we originate for portfolio other loans including:

We will also continue our secondary marketing activities of originating and selling single family mortgage loans to various investors.

          For more information, see Secondary Marketing and Loan Servicing Activities on page 6. For additional information on the composition of our loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolio, see Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities on page 45.

Loan and Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio

          We carry loans held for investment at cost. Net loans are adjusted for unamortized premiums and unearned discounts, which are amortized into interest income over the life of the underlying loans using the interest method. Investments in mortgage-backed securities represent participating interests in pools of first mortgage loans and are typically serviced by the issuers of the securities. We carry mortgage-backed securities held to maturity at unpaid principal balances, which are adjusted for unamortized premiums and unearned discounts. We amortize premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities over the life of the underlying securities using the interest method.

          We identify loans that may be sold before their maturity. In our balance sheets, we classify these as loans held for sale and record them at the lower of amortized cost or fair value on an aggregate basis. The cost includes a basis adjustment to the loan at funding resulting from the change in the fair value of the associated interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to the date of funding. We recognize net unrealized losses on these loans, if any, in a valuation allowance by making charges to our income. Downey may sell loans which had been held for investment. In such instances, the loans are transferred to the held for sale portfolio at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. If any part of a decline in value of the loans transferred is due to credit deterioration, that decline is recorded as a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses.

          Loans are transferred from held for sale to held for investment at the lower of cost or fair value. If there is an adjustment due to a decline in fair value, the loss is recorded in current earnings within the category of net gains on sales of loans at the time of transfer.

          We carry mortgage-backed securities available for sale at fair value. In stockholders’ equity on our balance sheet, we report net unrealized gains or losses on these securities, net of income taxes, as accumulated other comprehensive income until realized, unless we deem the security other than temporarily impaired. If we determine the security is other than temporarily impaired, we charge the amount of the impairment to current earnings.

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Residential Real Estate Lending

          Our primary lending activity is originating mortgage loans secured by residential one-to-four unit properties located primarily in California. Residential loans are originated:

We provide these loans for borrowers to purchase residences or to refinance their existing mortgage loans, and they typically have contractual maturities at origination of 15 to 40 years. To limit the interest rate risk associated with these 15- to 40-year maturities, we, among other things, principally originate adjustable rate mortgage loans for our own loan portfolio. For more information, see Asset/Liability Management on page 8. We also originate residential fixed rate mortgage loans to meet consumer demand, but we sell the majority of these loans in the secondary market. We may, however, place residential fixed rate loans in our portfolio of loans held for investment if these fixed rate loans meet specific yield, interest rate risk and other approved guidelines, or to facilitate our sale of real estate acquired in settlement of loans. The average term of the fixed rate mortgage loans we originate for our own portfolio historically has been significantly shorter than their contractual maturity as a result of home sales, refinancings and prepayments. For more information, see Secondary Marketing and Loan Servicing Activities on page 6.

          Our adjustable rate mortgage loans generally:

          Most of our adjustable rate mortgage loans are adjustable rate loan products subject to negative amortization with an interest rate that adjusts monthly and a minimum monthly loan payment that adjusts annually. The start rate is lower than the fully-indexed rate and is the effective interest rate for the loan only during the first month. After the first month, interest accrues at the fully-indexed rate. The start rate, however, is used to calculate the minimum monthly loan payment for the first twelve months. The borrower is required to make at least the minimum monthly payment, but retains the option to make a larger payment to reduce loan principal and avoid negative amortization, (the addition to loan principal of accrued interest that exceeds the required minimum monthly loan payment). If the borrower chooses to make the required minimum monthly loan payment, and the interest accrual based on the fully-indexed rate results in monthly interest due exceeding the payment amount, the loan balance will increase by the difference. These payment options are clearly defined in the loan documents signed by the borrower at funding and explained again on the borrower’s monthly statement.

          More particularly, these loans currently:

 

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          The maximum home loan we currently make for our own portfolio, except for limited amounts related to Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) activities, is equal to 85% of a property’s appraised value; however, any loan in excess of 80% of appraised value generally requires private mortgage insurance. Typically, this insures the loan down to a 75% loan-to-value ratio, consistent with secondary marketing requirements. If a loan incurs negative amortization, the loan-to-value ratio could rise, which increases credit risk, and the fair value of the underlying collateral could be insufficient to satisfy fully the outstanding loan obligation in the event of a loan default.

          Our loan portfolio held for investment does contain loans previously originated with a limit on the maximum loan balance of 125% of the original loan amount. At December 31, 2007, loans with the higher 125% limit on the maximum loan balance represented 2% of our one-to-four unit residential loan portfolio, while those with the 115% limit represented 5% and those with the 110% limit represented 62%. We permit adjustable rate mortgage loans to be assumed by qualified borrowers. For more information, see Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities on page 45.

          While start rates of our loan products fluctuate with the market, we do not use them to qualify a loan applicant. Rather, we qualify an applicant for adjustable rate mortgage loans using a fully-amortizing payment calculated from the higher of the fully-indexed rate or, currently, for our:

For loans subject to negative amortization, applicants also are qualified based on the full amount of negative amortization permitted by their loans. For interest-only loans, we qualify applicants at the fully amortizing payment amount based on a fully indexed rate.

          During 2007, approximately 65% of our one-to-four unit residential real estate loans were originated or purchased through outside mortgage brokers with the remaining amount originated by our residential loan officers. Mortgage brokers do not operate from our offices and are not our employees.

          We require that our residential real estate loans be approved at various levels of management, depending upon the amount of the loan and credit risk it presents. On a single family residential loan we originate for our portfolio, the maximum amount we generally will lend is $3 million. Our average loan size, however, is much lower. In 2007, our average loan size was $505,000.

          In the approval process for the loans we originate or purchase, we assess both the value of the property securing the loan and the applicant’s ability to repay the loan. Qualified staff appraisers or outside appraisers establish the value of the collateral through appraisals or alternative valuation formats that meet regulatory requirements. Based on risk-based criteria, certain appraisal reports prepared by outside appraisers are reviewed by our staff appraisers or by approved fee appraisers. We obtain information about the applicant’s income, financial condition, employment and credit history. Depending on the loan product type, borrower credit history, loan-to-value ratio and other underwriting criteria and judgment, we may not deem it necessary to verify stated borrower income and/or reported assets. We also require that borrowers obtain hazard insurance for all residential real estate loans covering the lower of the loan amount or the replacement value of the residence and, as required, flood insurance.

          When underwriting a home equity loan or line of credit, all loans secured by a property are taken into account. The maximum amount Downey will lend is 80% of all combined loans to the property’s appraised value. The loan-to-value ratio is calculated using the full credit line and, with respect to first mortgage loans subject to negative amortization, the maximum permissible loan balance. For these reasons, the risk involved with our home equity loans and home equity lines of credit is similar to the risk involved with our residential real estate loans.

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Secondary Marketing and Loan Servicing Activities

          As part of our secondary marketing activities, we originate residential real estate adjustable rate mortgage loans and fixed rate mortgage loans that we intend to sell. These loans are primarily secured by first liens on one-to-four unit residential properties and generally have maturities of 40 years or less.

          We believe that servicing loans for others can be an important asset/liability management tool because it provides an asset whose value tends to move opposite to changes in market interest rates. In contrast to other components of the Bank’s balance sheet, a loan servicing portfolio normally increases in value as interest rates rise and loan prepayments decrease and declines in value as interest rates fall and loan prepayments increase. In addition, increased levels of servicing activity and the opportunity to offer our other financial services in servicing loans for others can provide us with additional income with minimal additional overhead costs.

          Depending upon market pricing for servicing, we sell loans either servicing retained or servicing released. When we sell loans servicing retained, we record gains or losses from these loans at the time of sale based on the difference between the net sales proceeds and the allocated basis of the loans sold. We capitalize MSRs at fair value for residential one-to-four unit mortgage loans we originate and sell with servicing rights retained and for MSRs acquired through purchase at the lower of cost or fair value. We disclose MSRs associated with the origination and sale of loans in our financial statements as a component of the net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities. We recognize impairment losses on the MSRs through a valuation allowance and record any associated provision as a component of the loan servicing income (loss), net category. For further information, see Note 1 on page 92 and Note 10 on page 109 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

          Generally, we use hedging programs to manage the interest rate risk of our secondary marketing activities. For further information, see Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk on page 60.

          As part of our secondary marketing activity, we enter into forward sales commitments with investors to deliver an MBS collateralized by our loans. This is accomplished through a securitization transaction, which involves the receipt of an MBS from a GSE in exchange for loans that we sell to that GSE. Settlement of the forward sales commitment and the securitization transaction occurs on the same day, whereby we do not retain the MBS. However, based on market conditions in the future, we may retain the MBS for a period of time prior to selling it in the capital markets. In this event, we will not record a gain or loss from the exchange on the date of securitization. However, if we intend to sell the MBS, we will designate the MBS as a trading security in our Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in fair value included in our Consolidated Statement of Income.

Multi-Family and Commercial Real Estate Lending

          We provide permanent loans secured by multi-family and retail neighborhood shopping center properties. Our major loan officers conduct our multi-family and commercial real estate lending activities.

          Multi-family and commercial real estate loans generally entail additional risks as compared with single family residential mortgage lending. We subject each loan, including loans to facilitate the sale of real estate we own, to our underwriting standards, which generally include:

          To protect the value of the security for our loan, we require borrowers to maintain casualty insurance for the lesser of the loan amount or replacement cost. In addition, for non-residential loans in excess of $500,000, we require the borrower to obtain comprehensive general liability insurance. All commercial real estate loans we originate must be approved by at least two of our officers, one of whom must be the originating major loan officer and the other a designated officer with appropriate loan approval authority.

Construction and Land Lending

          We provide loan financing for construction of single family and multi-family residential properties and commercial real estate projects and for land development. Our major loan officers principally originate these loans. We generally make construction and land loans at floating interest rates based upon the prime or reference rate of a major commercial bank. Generally, we require a loan-to-value ratio of 80% or less, and we subject each loan to our underwriting standards.

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          Construction loans involve risks different from completed project lending because we advance loan funds based upon the security of the completed project under construction. If the borrower defaults on the loan, we may have to advance additional funds to finance the project’s completion before the project can be sold.

          Moreover, construction projects are affected by uncertainties inherent in estimating:

          When providing construction and land loans, we usually require the general contractor to, among other things, carry contractor’s liability insurance equal to specific prescribed minimum amounts, carry builder’s risk insurance and have a blanket bond against employee misappropriation.

Commercial Lending

          We maintain traditional private banking credit products and services for our existing high net worth, relationship-based customers. Our portfolio emphasis is toward floating interest rate loans and lines of credit. We also provide deposit account products and services to meet the needs of business relationships maintained at the Bank.

Consumer Lending

          The Bank originates lines of credit and other consumer loan products. Before we make a consumer loan, we assess the applicant’s ability to repay the loan and, if applicable, the value of the collateral securing the loan. We offer customers a credit card through a third party, who extends the credit and services the loans made to our customers.

Investment Activities

          As a federally chartered savings association, the Bank’s ability to invest in securities is prescribed by OTS regulations and the Home Owners’ Loan Act. The Bank’s authorized officers make investment decisions within guidelines established by the Bank’s Board of Directors. The Bank manages these investments in an effort to produce the highest yield, while at the same time maintaining safety of principal, minimizing interest rate and credit risk, and complying with applicable regulations.

          We carry securities held to maturity at amortized cost. We adjust these costs for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, which we recognize in interest income using the interest method. We carry securities available for sale at fair value. We exclude unrealized holding gains and losses, or valuation allowances established for net unrealized losses, from our earnings and report them as a separate component of our stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes, until realized unless the security is deemed other than temporarily impaired. If the security is determined to be other than temporarily impaired, we charge the amount of the impairment to operations. For further information on the composition of our investment portfolio, see Investment Securities on page 54.

Deposit Activities

          We prefer to use deposits raised through our retail branch system as our principal source of funds for supporting our lending activities because the cost of these funds generally is less than that of borrowings or other funding sources with comparable maturities. We traditionally have obtained our deposits primarily from areas surrounding the Bank’s branch offices. However, we may raise some retail deposits through deposit brokers.

          General economic conditions affect deposit flows. Funds may flow from depository institutions such as savings associations directly into investment vehicles like government and corporate securities. Our ability to attract and retain deposits is affected by market conditions, prevailing interest rates and available competing investment vehicles. Generally, federal regulation does not restrict interest rates we pay on deposits.

          For further information, see Deposits on page 57.

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Borrowing Activities

          Besides deposits, we utilize other sources to fund our loan origination and other business activities. We have at times relied upon our borrowings from the FHLB of San Francisco or the issuance of corporate debt as additional sources of funds. The FHLB of San Francisco makes advances to us through several different credit programs it offers.

          From time to time, we sell securities and mortgage loans under agreements to repurchase to provide additional funding. These repurchase agreements are generally short-term and are collateralized by our mortgage-backed and investment securities or our mortgage loans. We only deal with investment banking firms that are recognized as primary dealers in U.S. government securities or major commercial banks in connection with these repurchase agreements. In addition, we limit the amounts of our borrowings from any single institution.

          For further information, see Borrowings on page 58.

Earnings Spread

          Net interest income is our primary source of earnings. We determine our net interest income or the interest rate spread by calculating the difference between:

Our net interest income is also affected by the relative dollar amounts of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

          Our effective interest rate spread, which reflects the relative level of our interest-earning assets to our interest-bearing liabilities, equals:

          For information regarding our net income and the components thereof and for management’s analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations beginning on page 33. For information regarding the return on our assets and other selected financial data, see Selected Financial Data on page 31.

Asset/Liability Management

          We are affected by interest rate risk to the degree our interest-bearing liabilities, consisting principally of retail deposits and FHLB advances, reprice or mature on a different basis and frequency than our interest-earning assets, which primarily consist of adjustable rate and fixed rate real estate loans and investment securities. While having liabilities that on average mature or reprice more frequently than assets may be beneficial in times of declining interest rates, this asset/liability structure may result in declining net interest income during periods of rising interest rates. Our principal objective is to actively monitor and manage the adverse effects of fluctuations in interest rates on our net interest income.

          For further information, see Lending Activities on page 3 and Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk on page 60.

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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

          We also engage in real estate investment activities through DSL Service Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank. DSL Service Company is a diversified real estate development company established in 1966 as a neighborhood shopping center and residential tract developer. Today, its capabilities include development, construction and property management activities relating to its portfolio of projects in California and Arizona. In addition, DSL Service Company invests in joint ventures with other qualified real estate developers. Its primary revenue sources include net rental income and gains from the sale of real estate investments. Its primary expenses are interest expense and general and administrative expense.

          Federal law prohibits the Bank from directly investing in real estate development and joint venture operations and requires the Bank to deduct the full amount of its investment in DSL Service Company in calculating its applicable ratios under the core, tangible and risk-based capital standards. Savings associations generally may invest in service corporation subsidiaries, like DSL Service Company, to the extent of 2% of the association’s assets, plus up to an additional 1% of assets for investments which serve primarily community, inner-city or community development purposes. These capital deductions and limitations apply only to saving associations and their subsidiaries.

          For further information, see Investments in Real Estate and Joint Ventures on page 55.

COMPETITION

          We face competition both in attracting deposits and in making loans. Savings institutions and commercial banks located in our principal market areas, including many large financial institutions based in other parts of the country or their subsidiaries, provide the most direct competition. In addition, we face significant competition for investors’ funds from short-term money market securities and other corporate and government securities. Our ability to attract and retain savings deposits depends, generally, on our ability to provide a rate of return, liquidity, acceptable risk and customer service comparable to that offered by competitors.

          We experience competition for real estate loans principally from other savings institutions, commercial banks, mortgage banking companies and insurance companies. We compete for loans principally through our interest rates and loan fees we charge and our efficiency and quality of services we provide borrowers and real estate brokers.

EMPLOYEES

          At December 31, 2007, we had 1,850 full-time employees and 633 part-time employees. We provide our employees with health and welfare benefits and a retirement and savings plan. Additionally, we offer qualifying employees participation in our stock purchase plan. Our employees are not represented by any union or collective bargaining group, and we consider our employee relations to be good.

REGULATION

General

          Federal and state laws extensively regulate savings and loan holding companies and savings associations. This regulation is intended primarily to protect our depositors and the DIF and is not for the benefit of our stockholders. Below we describe some of the regulations applicable to us, the Bank and DSL Service Company. We do not claim this discussion is complete and qualify our discussion by reference to applicable statutory or regulatory provisions.

Regulation of Downey

General

          We are a savings and loan holding company and are subject to regulatory oversight by the OTS. We are required to register and file reports with the OTS and are regulated and examined by the OTS. The OTS has enforcement authority over us, which also permits the OTS to restrict or prohibit our activities that it determines to be a serious risk to the Bank.

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Activities Restrictions

          As a savings and loan holding company with only one savings and loan association subsidiary, we generally are not limited by OTS activity restrictions, provided the Bank satisfies the qualified thrift lender test or meets the definition of a domestic building and loan association in the Internal Revenue Code. If we acquire control of another savings association as a separate subsidiary of Downey, we would become a multiple savings and loan holding company. As a multiple savings and loan holding company, our activities, other than the activities of the Bank, would become subject to restrictions applicable to bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act unless these other savings associations were acquired in a supervisory acquisition and each also satisfies the qualified thrift lender test or meets the definition of a domestic building and loan association. For more information, see Qualified Thrift Lender Test on page 13.

Restrictions on Acquisitions and Changes of Control

          Prior to acquiring control of any additional insured depository institution, we must obtain bank regulatory approval from the appropriate agencies. The OTS generally prohibits acquisitions that result in a structure involving a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling savings associations in more than one state. However, the OTS does permit interstate acquisitions and mergers of depository institutions where the transaction is either approved by specific state authorization or is a supervisory acquisition of a failing savings association.

          Federal law generally provides that no person or company, acting directly or indirectly or through or in concert with one or more other persons, may acquire "control" of a federally insured savings association unless the person gives at least 60 days prior written notice to the OTS. The OTS then has the opportunity to disapprove the proposed acquisition on financial, reputation or other grounds.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

          The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 addresses accounting oversight and corporate governance matters, including:

This legislation and its implementing regulations have resulted in increased costs of compliance, including certain outside professional costs.

Regulation of the Bank

General

          The OTS extensively regulates the Bank because the Bank is federally chartered, and the FDIC has certain authority to regulate the Bank as a DIF-insured depository institution. The Bank must ensure that its lending activities and its other investments comply with various statutory and regulatory requirements. The Bank is also regulated by the Federal Reserve with respect to reserve requirements for transaction accounts and non-personal time deposits.

          Regulation and supervision by the banking agencies establishes a comprehensive framework of activities in which an institution may engage. The regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies regarding the classification of assets and adequate credit loss reserves for regulatory purposes.

          The OTS regularly examines the Bank and prepares reports for the Bank’s Board of Directors to consider with respect to any deficiencies the OTS finds in the Bank’s operations. The Bank is subject to potential enforcement actions by their federal regulators for unsafe or unsound practices in conducting its businesses or for violations of any law, rule, regulation, or any condition imposed in writing by the agency or any written agreement with the agency. Federal and certain state laws also regulate the relationship between the Bank and its depositors and borrowers, especially in matters regarding the ownership of accounts, the handling of checks and the disclosures provided by the Bank, as well as the financial privacy rights of the Bank’s customers.

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          The Bank must file reports with the OTS concerning its activities and financial condition. In addition, the Bank must file notices or obtain regulatory approvals before entering into some transactions. A savings association that seeks to establish a new subsidiary, acquires control of an existing company, or conducts a new activity through a subsidiary must provide 30 days prior notice to the OTS and conduct any activities of the subsidiary in compliance with regulations and orders of the OTS. The OTS may require a savings association to divest any subsidiary or terminate any activity conducted by a subsidiary that the OTS determines to pose a serious threat to the financial safety, soundness or stability of the savings association or to be otherwise inconsistent with sound banking practices.

Federal Home Loan Bank System

          The Bank is a member of the FHLB of San Francisco. Among other benefits, each FHLB serves as a reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region. Each FHLB is financed primarily from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB system. Each FHLB makes available loans or advances to its members in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors of the individual FHLB. As an FHLB of San Francisco member, we are required to own a certain amount of capital stock in the FHLB of San Francisco. At December 31, 2007, we were in compliance with the stock requirements.

Cease and Desist Order

          On August 30, 2007, the Bank consented to the issuance of a Cease and Desist Order (the "Order") by the OTS as a result of certain concerns of the OTS relating to the Bank’s compliance with specific provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act ("BSA").  No fine or civil money penalty was imposed in connection with the Order.  The Order does not restrict the business operations of the Bank. The Order requires the Bank to take certain affirmative actions to ensure its compliance with BSA, including, among other things: strengthening the Bank’s written program for compliance with federal anti-money laundering ("AML") and BSA requirements; engaging an independent consultant to review and enhance compliance with AML and BSA requirements; expanding and improving customer identification policies and procedures; adopting policies and procedures to identify higher risk customers and report suspicious activities more effectively; conducting a comprehensive review and independent testing and audit of its AML/BSA program; developing a comprehensive BSA training program for appropriate personnel; and making periodic progress reports to the OTS Regional Director.

          We do not expect compliance with the Order to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.  We expect some additional expenses to be incurred in connection with making the improvements necessary to strengthen our BSA program.

Regulatory Lending Operations Requirements

          Some notable regulatory changes applicable to our lending operations are discussed below.

Subprime Lending Guidelines

          Subprime lending involves extending credit to individuals with weakened credit histories. As a result of a number of federally insured financial institutions extending their lending risk selection standards to attract lower credit quality borrowers due to their loans having higher interest rates and fees, the federal banking regulatory agencies jointly issued Interagency Guidelines on Subprime Lending in 2001. The guidelines consider subprime lending a high-risk activity that is unsafe and unsound if the risks are not properly controlled. The guidelines set forth the expectations of regulatory capital at one and one-half to three times higher than that typically set aside for prime assets for institutions that have:

          Our subprime portfolio, pursuant to our definition, represented 38.1% of Tier 1 capital as of year-end 2007. We are required by the OTS to risk weight our subprime residential loans at a 75% risk weighting. This change increases the required regulatory capital associated with our subprime loans by one and one-half times that of prime residential loans.

          On June 29, 2007, the federal banking agencies issued guidance on subprime mortgage lending to address issues related to adjustable rate mortgage products marketed to subprime borrowers. Although the guidance focuses on subprime borrowers, the principles contained in the guidance are also relevant to adjustable rate mortgages offered to prime borrowers. Consistent with the Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products (discussed below), this guidance continues to encourage financial institutions to evaluate a borrower’s repayment

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capacity. In addition, it emphasizes the need to evaluate a borrower’s debt-to-income ratio. The guidance recommends that institutions refer to Real Estate Guidelines (12 CFR §§560.101, App.), which provide underwriting standards for all real estate loans. The guidance promotes consumer protection principles relevant to the marketing of mortgage loans and states that financial institutions should provide consumers with information about costs, terms, features and risks of the loan to borrowers.

          The federal banking agencies announced their intention to scrutinize more closely underwriting, risk management and consumer compliance processes, policies and procedures of its supervised financial institutions and their intention to take action against institutions that engage in predatory lending practices, violate consumer protection laws or fair lending laws, engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices or otherwise engage in unsafe or unsound lending practices.

Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products

          In September 2006, the federal banking agencies issued final guidance on alternative residential mortgage loan products that allow borrowers to defer repayment of principal and sometimes interest, including "interest-only" mortgage loans, and "payment option" adjustable rate mortgage loans where a borrower has flexible payment options, including payments that have the potential for negative amortization. While acknowledging that innovations in mortgage lending can benefit some consumers, the final guidance states that management should (1) assess a borrower’s ability to repay the loan, including any principal balances added through negative amortization, at the fully indexed rate that would apply after the incentive interest rate period, (2) recognize that certain nontraditional mortgage loans are untested in a stressed environment and warrant strong risk management standards as well as appropriate capital and loan loss reserves, and (3) ensure that borrowers have sufficient information to clearly understand loan terms and associated risks prior to making a product or payment choice. Management believes the Bank has implemented appropriate measures to comply with this guidance.

          As of December 31, 2007, the Bank held residential one-to-four unit portfolio loans with balances of $9.7 billion under reduced documentation programs.

Commercial Real Estate Lending

          In December 2006, the federal banking agencies finalized guidance for banks and thrifts with high and increasing concentrations of commercial real estate (CRE) lending. The OTS issued separate CRE guidance which provides that OTS institutions actively engaged in CRE lending should implement sound risk management procedures commensurate with the size and risks of their CRE portfolios and establish concentration thresholds for internal reporting and monitoring. The Bank has established such risk management procedures and internal concentration thresholds. We believe the Bank has sufficient capital levels appropriate for the risk associated with our CRE concentration.

Guidance on Loss Mitigation Strategies for Servicers of Residential Mortgages

          On September 5, 2007, the federal banking agencies issued a statement encouraging regulated institutions and state-supervised entities that service residential mortgages to pursue strategies to mitigate losses while preserving homeownership to the extent possible and appropriate. The guidance recognizes that many mortgage loans, including subprime loans, have been transferred into securitization trusts and servicing for such loans is governed by contracts. The guidance advises servicers to review governing documentation to determine the full extent of their authority to restructure loans that are delinquent or are in default or are in imminent risk of default.

          The guidance encourages servicers to take proactive steps to preserve homeownership in situations where there are heightened risks to homeowners losing their homes to foreclosures. Such steps may include loan modification; deferral of payments; extensions of loan maturities’, conversion of adjustable rate mortgages into fixed rate or fully indexed, fully amortizing adjustable rate mortgages; capitalization of delinquent amounts; or any combination of these actions.

Pending Subprime Legislation and Regulatory Proposals

          As a result of the subprime mortgage crisis, federal and state legislative agencies are considering a broad variety of legislative and regulatory proposals covering mortgage loan products, loan terms and underwriting standards, risk management practices and consumer protection. It is unclear which, if any, of these initiatives will be adopted, what effect they will have on Downey or the Bank and whether any of these initiatives will change the competitive landscape in the mortgage industry.

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Qualified Thrift Lender Test

          The OTS requires savings associations to meet a qualified thrift lender or "QTL" test. The test may be met either by maintaining a specified level of assets in qualified thrift investments as specified in the Home Owners’ Loan Act or by meeting the definition of a "domestic building and loan association" " in the Internal Revenue Code. Qualified thrift investments are primarily residential mortgage loans and related investments, including some mortgage-related securities. The required percentage of investments under the Home Owners’ Loan Act is 65% of assets while the "domestic building and loan association" definition under the Internal Revenue Code requires investments of 60% of assets. The qualified thrift investment asset test requires that compliance be met on a monthly basis in nine out of every twelve months, while the "domestic building and loan association" test under the Internal Revenue Code is measured as of the close of each tax year. Associations failing to meet the qualified thrift lender test are generally allowed only to engage in activities permitted for both national banks and savings associations.

          The FHLB also relies on the qualified thrift lender test. A savings association will only enjoy full borrowing privileges from an FHLB if the savings association is a qualified thrift lender. As of December 31, 2007, the Bank was in compliance with its qualified thrift lender test requirement and met the definition of a domestic building and loan association.

Insurance of Deposit Accounts

          The DIF, as administered by the FDIC, insures the Bank’s deposit accounts up to the maximum amount permitted by law. The FDIC charges an annual assessment for the insurance of deposits based on the risk a particular institution poses to its deposit insurance fund. Under this system during 2007, DIF members paid within a range of 0% to 0.27% of insured domestic deposits. The amount of the assessment paid by an institution is based on its relative risk of default as measured by regulatory capital ratios and other supervisory factors. The enactment in February 2006, of the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 ("FDIRA") provided, among other things, changes in the formula and factors to be considered by the FDIC in calculating the FDIC reserve ratio, assessments and dividends, and a one-time aggregate assessment credit for depository institutions in existence on December 31, 1996 (or their successors) which paid assessments to recapitalize the insurance funds after the banking crises of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The FDIC issued final regulations, effective January 1, 2007, implementing the provisions of FDIRA and in February 2007 issued for comment guidelines, including business line concentrations and risk of failure and severity of loss in the event of failure, to be used by the FDIC for possibly raising premiums by up to 0.50 basis points for large banks with $10 billion or more in assets. The Bank received a one-time assessment credit that reduced assessments by the FDIC in 2007.

          The Bank, as a former member of the Savings Association Insurance Fund, also pays, in addition to its normal deposit insurance premium, assessments towards the retirement of the Financing Corporation Bonds (known as FICO Bonds) issued in the 1980s to assist in the recovery of the savings and loan industry. These assessments will continue until the FICO Bonds mature in 2017. For the fourth quarter of 2007, this assessment was equal to .0114% of insured deposits.

          The FDIC may terminate insurance of deposits upon a finding that an institution:

Regulatory Capital Requirements

          The Bank must meet regulatory capital standards to be deemed in compliance with OTS capital requirements. OTS capital regulations require savings associations to meet the following three capital standards:

          At December 31, 2007, the Bank’s regulatory capital exceeded all minimum regulatory capital requirements. See Regulatory Capital Compliance on page 80.

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          The OTS views its capital regulation requirements as minimum standards, and it expects most institutions to maintain capital levels well above the minimum. In addition, OTS regulations provide that the OTS may establish minimum capital levels higher than those specified in the regulations for individual savings associations upon a determination that the savings association’s capital is or may become inadequate in view of its circumstances. OTS regulations provide that higher individual minimum regulatory capital requirements may be appropriate in circumstances where, among others, a savings association:

          The Bank is presently not required to meet any such individual minimum regulatory capital requirement.

          The current risk-based capital guidelines are based upon the 1988 capital accord of the International Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. A new international accord, referred to as Basel II, which emphasizes internal assessment of credit, market and operational risk, supervisory assessment and market discipline in determining minimum capital requirements, currently becomes mandatory for large international banks outside the U.S. in 2008. In November 2007, the federal banking agencies adopted a final rule to implement Basel II in the United States that requires compliance for U.S. financial institutions with over $250 billion in assets or total on-balance-sheet foreign exposure of $10 billion or more (referred to as "core banks"). The final rule will be effective as of April 1, 2008. It adopts the most complex regime of risk-based capital referred to by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision as the advanced measurement approach. Other financial institutions can elect to be governed by Basel II. The advanced measurement approach would not apply to Downey or the Bank, and management does not contemplate electing to calculate its risk-based capital based on the Basel II capital framework.

          One of the tensions created by the adoption of the advanced measurement approach for core-banks has been the prediction that this approach would lower capital requirements for institutions adopting this approach. This has raised significant concern by other U.S. financial institutions as they may be at a competitive disadvantage under Basel I. To address these concerns and provide more flexibility to U.S. financial institutions that have not adopted the advanced measurement approach, the agencies agreed to proceed promptly to issue a proposed rule that would provide all financial institutions that are not core banks with the option to continue under Basel I standards or to adopt a "standardized approach" under Basel II. The standardized approach would provide non-core banks with an alternative that affords more risk-sensitive capital requirements and simpler approaches for both credit risk and operational risk. The proposal is also expected to provide greater differentiation across corporate exposures based on borrowers’ underlying credit quality and to recognize a broader spectrum of credit-risk mitigation techniques. The agencies intend that the proposed standardized option would be finalized before the core banks begin the first transition period year under Basel II. Neither Downey nor the Bank have made any decision as to whether they will attempt to adopt the standardized approach.

Consumer Relief Initiative for Borrowers

          In October 2007, Treasury Secretary Paulson announced the Homeowner Assistance Initiative to encourage mortgage servicers, mortgage counselors, government officials and non-profit groups to coordinate their efforts to help struggling borrowers restructure their mortgage payments and stay in their homes. The initiative, called HOPE NOW, is aimed at coordinating and improving outreach to borrowers, developing best practices for mortgage counselors across the country and ensuring that groups able to help homeowners work out new loan arrangements with lenders have adequate resources to carry out this mission.

Economic Stimulus Plan for Home Buyers and Home Owners

          Congress recently enacted an economic stimulus plan that President Bush signed into law on February 13, 2008. While the main thrust of the plan is to stimulate the economy with a significant infusion of cash to consumers, the plan also addresses the current lack of liquidity in the mortgage market. The plan will temporarily increase the maximum size of mortgage loans (the conforming loan limit) that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase from the current $417,000 cap to a maximum of $729,750. The plan would also permanently raise the cap on the Federal Housing Administration’s conforming loan limit from $362,000 to $729,750. These changes are intended to, among other purposes, provide more liquidity for originators of larger mortgage loans, make lower interest rates available to homebuyers for such loans and enable homeowners to refinance such loans at lower interest rates.

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FFIEC Guidance on Pandemic Planning

          The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council ("FFIEC") issued guidance on December 12, 2007, for use by financial institutions in identifying the continuity planning that should be in place to minimize the potential adverse effects of a pandemic. This guidance expanded upon the contents of an Interagency Advisory on Influenza Pandemic Preparedness issued in March 2006. The guidance asserts that pandemic planning presents unique challenges to financial institutions. It further explains that unlike most natural or technical disasters and malicious acts, the impact of a pandemic is much more difficult to determine because of the anticipated difference in scale and duration, and as a result of these differences, no individual or organization is safe from the potential adverse effects of a pandemic event. The guidance cites experts who believe the most significant challenge may be the severe staffing shortages that will likely result from a pandemic outbreak.

          The guidance states that the FFIEC agencies believe the potentially significant effects a pandemic could have on an institution justify establishing plans to address how each institution will manage a pandemic event.

          Accordingly, the guidance recommends that an institution’s business continuity plan should include:

Downey and the Bank are evaluating how to incorporate pandemic planning into their business continuity plans.

Prompt Corrective Action

          The OTS’s prompt corrective action regulation requires the OTS to take mandatory actions and authorizes the OTS to take discretionary actions against a savings association that falls within any undercapitalized capital category specified in the regulation.

          The regulation establishes five categories of capital classification:

          The OTS regulation uses an institution’s risk-based capital, core capital and tangible capital ratios to determine the institution’s capital classification. An institution is treated as well capitalized if its total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio is 10.00% or more; its core capital to risk-weighted assets ratio is 6.00% or more; and its core capital to adjusted total assets ratio is 5.00% or more. At December 31, 2007, the Bank’s capital ratios exceed these minimum percentage requirements for well capitalized institutions.

          The Home Owners’ Loan Act permits savings associations not in compliance with the OTS capital standards to seek an exemption from penalties or sanctions for noncompliance. The OTS will grant an exemption only if the savings association meets strict requirements. In addition, the OTS must deny the exemption in some circumstances. If the OTS does grant an exemption, the savings association still may be exposed to enforcement actions for other violations of law or unsafe or unsound practices or conditions.

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Loans-to-One-Borrower

          Savings associations generally are subject to the lending limits applicable to national banks. With limited exceptions, the maximum amount that a savings association or a national bank may lend to any borrower, including some related entities of the borrower, at one time may not exceed:

          Savings associations are additionally authorized by order of the Director of OTS to make loans to one borrower in an amount not to exceed the lesser of $30 million or 30% of unimpaired capital and surplus to develop residential housing, provided:

          At December 31, 2007, the Bank’s loans-to-one-borrower limit was $229 million based on the 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus measurement, or $381 million for loans secured by readily marketable collateral. The Bank’s largest lending relationship consisted of one loan to a non-related party totaling a commitment of $69 million, of which $57 million had been disbursed as of December 31, 2007 with the borrower paying as agreed.

Extensions of Credit to Insiders and Transactions with Affiliates

          The Federal Reserve Act and Federal Reserve Board Regulation O, which applies to the Bank, place limitations and conditions on loans or extensions of credit to:

          Loans and leases extended to any of the above persons must comply with the loan-to-one-borrower limits, require prior full Board of Directors’ approval when aggregate extensions of credit to the person exceed specified amounts, must be made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as, and follow credit-underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-insiders, and must not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features. In addition, Regulation O provides that the aggregate limit on extensions of credit to all insiders of a bank as a group cannot exceed a bank’s unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. Regulation O also prohibits the Bank from paying an overdraft on an account of an executive officer or director, except pursuant to a written pre-authorized interest-bearing extension of credit plan that specifies a method of repayment or a written pre-authorized transfer of funds from another account of the officer or director at the Bank.

          The Bank also is subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act and FRB Regulation W as well as the Home Owners’ Loan Act, on any extensions of credit to, or the issuance of a guarantee or letter of credit on behalf of, any affiliates, the purchase of, or investments in, stock or other securities thereof, the taking of such securities as collateral for loans, and the purchase of assets of any affiliates. Such restrictions prevent any affiliates from borrowing from the Bank unless the loans are secured by marketable obligations of designated amounts. Further, such secured loans and investments to or in any affiliate are limited, individually, to 10% of the Bank’s capital and surplus (as defined by federal regulations), and such secured loans and investments are limited, in the aggregate, to 20% of the Bank’s capital and surplus. Some entities included in the definition of an affiliate are parent companies, sister banks, sponsored and advised companies and investment companies whereby the Bank or its affiliate serves as investment advisor. Additional restrictions on transactions with affiliates may be imposed on us under the prompt corrective action provisions of federal law. See Prompt Corrective Action on page 15. Under the Home Owners’ Loan Act, no loan or other extension of credit may be made to an affiliate unless that affiliate is engaged only in activities permissible for a bank holding company, and no savings association may purchase or invest in securities issued by an affiliate other than with respect to shares of a subsidiary.

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Capital Distribution Limitations

          A savings association that is a subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company, such as the Bank, must file an application or a notice with the OTS at least 30 days before making a capital distribution. Savings associations are not required to file an application for permission to make a capital distribution and need only file a notice if the following conditions are met:

          Any other situation would require a savings association to file an application with the OTS. The OTS may disapprove an application or notice if the proposed capital distribution would:

          As of December 31, 2007, the Bank’s capital distributions have been made in accordance with regulatory requirements.

USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

          The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and its implementing regulations significantly expanded the anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws.

          Under the USA PATRIOT Act, financial institutions are required to establish and maintain anti-money laundering programs which include:

          The Bank has adopted comprehensive policies and procedures to address the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act. Material deficiencies in anti-money laundering compliance can result in public enforcement actions by the banking agencies, including the imposition of civil money penalties and supervisory restrictions on growth and expansion. Such actions could have serious reputation consequences for us and the Bank.

Consumer Protection Laws and Regulations

          Examination and enforcement by bank regulatory agencies for non-compliance with consumer protection laws and their implementing regulations have become more intense in nature. The Bank is subject to many federal consumer protection statutes and regulations, some of which are discussed below. We and the Bank are also subject to federal and state laws prohibiting unfair or fraudulent business practices, untrue or misleading advertising and unfair competition.

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          The Home Ownership and Equal Protection Act of 1994, or HOEPA, requires extra disclosures and consumer protections to borrowers for certain lending practices. The term "predatory lending," much like the terms "safety and soundness" and "unfair and deceptive practices," is far-reaching and covers a potentially broad range of behavior. As such, it does not lend itself to a concise or a comprehensive definition. Predatory lending typically involves at least one, and perhaps all three, of the following elements:

          Regulations and banking agency guidelines aimed at curbing predatory lending significantly widen the pool of high-cost home-secured loans covered by HOEPA. In addition, the regulations bar certain refinances within a year with another loan subject to HOEPA by the same lender or loan servicer. Lenders also will be presumed to have violated the law—which says loans should not be made to people unable to repay them—unless they document that the borrower has the ability to repay. Lenders that violate the rules face cancellation of loans and penalties equal to the finance charges paid. We do not expect these rules and potential state action in this area to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

          Privacy Policies are required by federal banking regulations which limit the ability of banks and other financial institutions to disclose non-public information about consumers to nonaffiliated third parties. Pursuant to those rules, financial institutions must provide:

These privacy protections affect how consumer information is transmitted through diversified financial companies and conveyed to outside vendors.

          In addition, state laws may impose more restrictive limitations on the ability of financial institution to disclose such information. California has adopted such a privacy law that, among other things, generally provides that customers must "opt in" before information may be disclosed to certain nonaffiliated third parties.

          The Fair Credit Reporting Act, as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, or the FACT Act, requires financial firms to help deter identity theft, including developing appropriate fraud response programs, and gives consumers more control of their credit data. It also reauthorizes a federal ban on state laws that interfere with corporate credit granting and marketing practices. In connection with the FACT Act, the financial institution regulatory agencies proposed rules that would prohibit an institution from using certain information about a consumer it received from an affiliate to make a solicitation to the consumer, unless the consumer has been notified and given a chance to opt out of such solicitations. A consumer’s election to opt out would be applicable for at least five years. The agencies have also proposed guidelines required by the FACT Act for financial institutions and creditors which require financial institutions to identify patterns, practices and specific forms of activity, known as "Red Flags," that indicate the possible existence of identity theft and require financial institutions to establish reasonable policies and procedures for implementing these guidelines.

          On November 7, 2007, the federal banking agencies adopted regulations to implement the affiliate marketing provisions contained in section 214 of the FACT Act. Full compliance is required by October 1, 2008. The regulations generally prohibit a company from using information received from an affiliate to solicit a consumer for marketing purposes, unless the consumer is given notice and an opportunity and simple method to opt out of such solicitations. The regulations provide that (i) notice must be given by an affiliate that has or has previously had a pre-existing business relationship with the consumer and (ii) the election of a consumer to opt out must be effective for a period of at least five years, unless the consumer subsequently revokes the opt-out in writing or, if the consumer agrees, electronically. Bank and Downey do not share information with affiliates for the purpose of allowing an affiliate to market its products or services to consumers. Information shared between affiliates is limited to information permitted to be shared without consumer consent.

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          The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, or Check 21, facilitates check truncation and electronic check exchange by authorizing a new negotiable instrument called a "substitute check," which is the legal equivalent of an original check. Check 21 does not require banks to create substitute checks or accept checks electronically; however, it does require banks to accept a legally equivalent substitute check in place of an original. In addition to its issuance of regulations governing substitute checks, the Federal Reserve has issued final rules governing the treatment of remotely created checks (sometimes referred to as "demand drafts") and electronic check conversion transactions (involving checks that are converted to electronic transactions by merchants and other payees).

          The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, or ECOA, generally prohibits discrimination in any credit transaction, whether for consumer or business purposes, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age (except in limited circumstances), receipt of income from public assistance programs, or good faith exercise of any rights under the Consumer Credit Protection Act.

          The Truth in Lending Act, or TILA, is designed to ensure that credit terms are disclosed in a meaningful way so that consumers may compare credit terms more readily and knowledgeably. As a result of the TILA, all creditors must use the same credit terminology to express rates and payments, including the annual percentage rate, the finance charge, the amount financed, the total of payments and the payment schedule, among other things.

          The Fair Housing Act, or FH Act, regulates many practices, including making it unlawful for any lender to discriminate in its housing-related lending activities against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or familial status. A number of lending practices have been found by the courts to be, or may be considered, illegal under the FH Act, including some that are not specifically mentioned in the FH Act itself.

          The Community Reinvestment Act, or CRA, is intended to encourage insured depository institutions, while operating safely and soundly, to help meet the credit needs of their communities. The CRA specifically directs the federal regulatory agencies, in examining insured depository institutions, to assess a bank’s record of helping meet the credit needs of its entire community, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound banking practices. The CRA further requires the agencies to take a financial institution’s record of meeting its community credit needs into account when evaluating applications for, among other things, domestic branches, mergers or acquisitions, or holding company formations. In November, 2006, the OTS issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its CRA regulations in certain areas to align its CRA rule with the rule adopted by the other federal banking agencies. The agencies use the CRA assessment to rate the financial institution. The ratings range from a high of "outstanding" to a low of "substantial noncompliance." In its last examination for CRA compliance, as of December 2004, the Bank was rated "satisfactory."

          The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, or HMDA, grew out of public concern over credit shortages in certain urban neighborhoods and provides public information that will help show whether financial institutions are serving the housing credit needs of the neighborhoods and communities in which they are located. The HMDA also includes a "fair lending" aspect that requires the collection and disclosure of data about applicant and borrower characteristics as a way of identifying possible discriminatory lending patterns and enforcing anti-discrimination statutes. In 2004, the FRB amended regulations issued under HMDA to require the reporting of certain pricing data with respect to higher-priced mortgage loans. This expanded reporting is being reviewed by federal banking agencies and others from a fair lending perspective. We do not expect that the HMDA data reported by the Bank will raise material issues regarding the Bank’s compliance with the fair lending laws.

          The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, or RESPA, requires lenders to provide borrowers with disclosures regarding the nature and cost of real estate settlements. Also, RESPA prohibits certain abusive practices, such as kickbacks, and places limitations on the amount of escrow accounts.

          The National Flood Insurance Act, or NFIA, requires homes in flood-prone areas with mortgages from a federally regulated lender to have flood insurance. Hurricane Katrina focused awareness on this requirement. Lenders are required to provide notice to borrowers of special flood hazard areas and require such coverage before making, increasing, extending or renewing such loans. Financial institutions which demonstrate a pattern and practice of lax compliance are subject to the issuance of cease and desist orders and the imposition of per loan civil money penalties, up to a maximum fine which currently is $125,000. Fine payments are remitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for deposit into the National Flood Mitigation Fund.

           Penalties under the above laws may include fines, reimbursements and other penalties. Due to heightened regulatory concern related to compliance with the HOEPA, privacy laws and regulations, the FACT Act, Check 21, ECOA, TILA, FH Act, CRA, HMDA, RESPA and NFIA generally, the Bank may incur additional compliance costs or be required to expend additional funds for CRA investments.

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Regulation of DSL Service Company

          DSL Service Company is licensed as a real estate broker under the California Real Estate Law and as a contractor with the Contractors State License Board. Thus, its activities, including development, construction and property management activities relating to its portfolio of projects, are governed by a variety of laws and regulations. Changes occur frequently in the laws and regulations or their interpretation by agencies and the courts. DSL Service Company must comply with various federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations concerning zoning, building design, construction, hazardous waste and similar matters. Environmental laws and regulations also affect its operations, including regulations pertaining to availability of water, municipal sewage treatment capacity, land use, protection of endangered species, population density and preservation of the natural terrain and coastlines. These and other requirements could become more restrictive in the future, resulting in additional time, expense and constraints in connection with DSL Service Company’s real estate activities.

          With regard to environmental matters, the construction products industry is regulated by federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to several areas including human health and safety and environmental compliance. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, as well as analogous laws in some states, create joint and several liability for the cost of cleaning up or correcting releases to the environment of designated hazardous substances. Among those who may be held jointly and severally liable are those who generated the waste, those who arranged for disposal, those who owned or operated the disposal site or facility at the time of disposal, and current owners.

          In general, this liability is imposed in a series of governmental proceedings initiated by the government’s identification of a site for initial listing as a "Superfund site" on the National Priorities List or a similar state list and the government’s identification of potentially responsible parties who may be liable for cleanup costs. None of DSL Service Company’s project sites are listed as a "Superfund site."

          In addition, California courts have imposed warranty-like responsibility upon developers of new housing for defects in structure and the housing site, including soil conditions. This responsibility is not necessarily dependent upon a finding that the developer was negligent.

          As a licensed entity, DSL Service Company is also examined and supervised by the California Department of Real Estate and the Contractors State License Board.

TAXATION

Federal

          Savings institutions are taxed like other corporations for federal income tax purposes, and are required to comply with income tax statutes and regulations similar to those applicable to commercial banks. The Bank’s bad debt deduction is determined under the specific charge-off method, which allows the Bank to take an income tax deduction for loans determined to be wholly or partially worthless.

          In addition to the regular income tax, corporations are also subject to an alternative minimum tax. This tax is computed at 20% of the corporation’s regular taxable income, after taking certain adjustments into account. The alternative minimum tax applies to the extent that it exceeds the regular income tax liability.

          A corporation that incurs alternative minimum tax generally is entitled to take this tax as a credit against its regular tax liability in later years to the extent that the regular tax liability in these later years exceeds the alternative minimum tax.

          The Bank and its affiliates file a consolidated federal income tax return on a calendar-year basis.

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State

          The Bank uses California’s financial corporation income tax rate to compute its California franchise tax liability. This rate is higher than the California non-financial corporation income tax rate because the financial corporation rate reflects an amount "in lieu" of local personal property and business license taxes that are paid by non-financial corporations, but not by banks or other financial corporations. The financial corporation income tax rate was 10.84% for both 2007 and 2006.

          The Bank files a California franchise tax return on a combined reporting basis. Additional income and franchise tax returns are filed in various other states.

          The Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities have examined the Bank’s tax returns for all tax years through 2001. Management believes it has adequately provided for potential exposure to issues that may be raised by tax auditors in years which remain open to review.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

          In addition to the other information contained in this annual report, the following risks may affect us. If any of these risks occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be adversely effected.

          Changes in economic conditions could adversely affect our business.

          Our business is directly affected by factors such as economic, political and market conditions; broad trends in the industry and finance; legislative and regulatory changes; changes in government monetary and fiscal policies; and inflation, all of which are beyond our control. We are principally affected by economic conditions in the state of California where our business is concentrated. Deterioration in economic conditions could result in the following consequences, any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects:

          In view of the concentration of our operations and the collateral securing our loan portfolio in California, we may be particularly susceptible to the effects from any of these consequences, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

          Our business is subject to interest rate risk and variations in interest rates may negatively affect our financial performance.

          A substantial portion of our income is derived from the differential or "spread" between the interest earned on loans, securities and other interest-earning assets, and interest paid on deposits, borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. Because of different basis and frequency in the repricing and maturities of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, changes in interest rates do not produce equivalent changes in interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in interest rates also affect the value of our recorded MSRs on loans we service for others, generally increasing in value as interest rates rise and declining as interest rates fall. Accordingly, fluctuations in interest rates could adversely affect our interest rate spread and other income and, in turn, our profitability. At December 31, 2007, our balance sheet was asset sensitive and, as a result, our net interest margin will tend to expand in a rising interest rate environment and contract in a declining interest rate environment. For additional information, see Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk on page 60. In addition, loan origination volumes and loan repayment rates are affected by market interest rates. Rising interest rates, generally, are associated with a lower volume of loan originations and declining repayment rates, while falling interest rates are usually associated with higher loan originations and increasing repayment rates. In addition, in a rising interest rate environment, we may need to accelerate the pace of rate increases on our deposit accounts as compared with the pace of increases in loan rates. Accordingly, changes in levels of market interest rates could adversely affect our net interest spread, other income, loan origination volume, business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

          We seek to mitigate our interest rate risks through various strategies. However, there can be no assurance that these strategies (including assumptions concerning the correlation thought to exist between different types of instruments) or their implementation will be successful in any particular interest rate environment, as market volatility cannot be predicted.

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          The types of loans in our portfolio have a higher degree of risk, and a downturn in our real estate markets could adversely affect our business.

          A downturn in our real estate markets could adversely affect our business. As of December 31, 2007, virtually all of the value of our loan portfolio consisted of loans collateralized by various types of real estate, of which 67% were subject to negative amortization. A negative amortization loan is one in which accrued interest exceeding the required monthly loan payment is added to loan principal. If a loan incurs significant negative amortization, the loan-to-value ratio could rise, which increases the Bank’s credit risk exposure and its susceptibility to a downturn in the real estate markets in which we lend. For further information regarding loans subject to negative amortization and their contractual terms, see Residential Real Estate Lending on page 4.

          Real estate values and real estate markets are generally affected by changes in national, regional and local economic conditions, fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of loans to potential purchasers, changes in tax laws and other governmental statutes, regulations and policies, acts of nature and civil unrest. Most of our real estate collateral is located in California. If California real estate prices continue to decline, the value of real estate collateral securing our loans will be reduced and provide less security. Our ability to recover our investment on defaulted loans by foreclosing and selling the real estate collateral would then be diminished, and we would be more likely to suffer losses on defaulted loans. Real estate values could also be affected by, among other things, earthquakes and natural disasters particular to California. Any such downturn could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

          We are exposed to credit risk with respect to underwriting guidelines related to income and asset verifications that could adversely affect our business.

           Our business could be hurt by a downturn in real estate markets from a concentration of loan products offered associated with particular underwriting guidelines related to income and asset verifications. At December 31, 2007, approximately 82% of our residential one-to-four unit loans held for investment were originated based on income as stated by the borrower and asset verification, while an additional 7% were underwritten with no verification of either borrower income or assets. To the extent borrowers overstated their income and/or assets, the ability of borrowers to repay their loans may be impaired, which could adversely affect the quality of our loan portfolio, business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects. For further information regarding credit risk in our residential one-to-four unit investment loan portfolio, see Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities on page 45.

          Recent adverse conditions in the secondary mortgage market could negatively affect our business.

          As part of our secondary marketing activities, we originate residential real estate adjustable rate mortgage loans and fixed rate mortgage loans that we intend to sell. However the secondary mortgage market is currently experiencing unprecedented disruptions, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to securitize and sell mortgage loans and the gain that we may realize from sales of mortgage loans. In addition, the private secondary mortgage markets are experiencing disruptions resulting from reduced investor demand for "non-conforming" mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities and increased investor yield requirements for those loans and securities. These conditions may continue or worsen in the future.

          In light of current conditions, we may retain a larger portion of mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities than we would in other environments. While our capital and liquidity positions are currently adequate and we believe we have sufficient capacity to hold additional mortgage loans and mortgage backed securities until investor demand improves and yield requirements moderate, our capacity to retain mortgage loans and mortgage backed securities is not unlimited. As a result, a prolonged period of secondary market illiquidity may reduce our loan production volumes and could adversely affect our secondary marketing activities (including loan servicing income (loss), net and net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities categories) and financial condition.

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          Current and further deterioration in the housing market may lead to increased loss severities and further worsening of delinquencies and non-performing assets in our loan portfolios. Consequently, our allowance for credit losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses, and we may be required to materially increase our reserves.

          A significant source of risk arises from the possibility that we could sustain losses because borrowers, guarantors, and related parties may fail to perform in accordance with the terms of their loans. The underwriting and credit monitoring policies and procedures that we have adopted to address this risk may not prevent unexpected losses that could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects. Unexpected losses may arise from a wide variety of specific or systemic factors, many of which are beyond our ability to predict, influence or control.

          As with most lending institutions, we maintain an allowance for credit losses to provide for defaults and non-performance. Our allowance for credit losses may not be adequate to cover actual credit losses, and future provisions for credit losses could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects. The allowance for credit losses reflects our estimate of the probable losses in our portfolio of loans and loan-related commitments at the relevant balance sheet date. Our allowance for credit losses is based on prior experience as well as an evaluation of the known risks in the current portfolio, composition and growth of the portfolio and economic factors. The determination of an appropriate level of credit loss allowance is an inherently difficult process and is based on numerous assumptions. The amount of future losses is susceptible to changes in economic, operating and other conditions, including changes in interest rates, that may be beyond our control and these losses may exceed current estimates. Federal and state regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, review our loans, loan-related commitments and allowance for credit losses.

          In addition, we sell loans to outside investors that are subject to repurchase risk in the event of breaches of representations or warranties we make in connection with the sales. While we establish secondary marketing reserves in connection with such sales, we cannot be sure that the amount reserved is sufficient to cover all potential losses that may result from such repurchases. Significant loan or servicing sale repurchases could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

          Recently, the housing and the residential mortgage markets have experienced a variety of difficulties and changed economic conditions. If market conditions continue to deteriorate, they may lead to additional valuation adjustments on our loan portfolios and real estate owned as we continue to reassess the market value of our loan portfolio, the loss severities of loans in default, and the net realizable value of real estate owned. In addition, the homebuilding industry has experienced a significant and sustained decline in demand for new homes and an oversupply of new and existing homes available for sale in various markets. Our builders/borrowers face a greater difficulty in selling their homes in markets where these trends are more pronounced. We do not anticipate that the housing market will improve in the near-term, and accordingly, additional downgrades, provisions for loan losses and charge-offs relating to this portfolio may occur.

          Our ratio of non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets increased from 0.68% at December 31, 2006 to 7.77% at December 31, 2007. During 2007, our provision for credit losses was $310.1 million, compared with $26.6 million in 2006 and $2.3 million in 2005. While we believe our allowance for credit losses is adequate to cover losses currently imbedded in our loan portfolio at year-end 2007, we cannot assure you that we will not increase the allowance for credit losses further or that our regulators will not require us to increase this allowance. Either of these occurrences could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

          We are subject to extensive government regulation. These regulations may hamper our ability to increase our assets and earnings.

          Our operations and those of the Bank are subject to extensive regulation by federal, state and local governmental authorities and are subject to various laws and judicial and administrative decisions imposing requirements and restrictions on part or all of our operations. The laws, rules and regulations applicable to us are subject to regular modification and change. There are currently proposed various laws, rules and regulations that, if adopted, would impact our operations. In particular, we are assessing the final guidance given in September 2006 by federal banking agencies on alternative residential mortgage products, the additional guidance issued in June 2007 on subprime mortgage lending, and the guidance issued in September 2007 on loss mitigation strategies for services of residential mortgages. All of these issuances may hamper our ability to increase our assets and earnings. We cannot assure you that this guidance, together with various proposed laws, rules and regulations or any other laws, rules or regulations will not be adopted in the future, which could make compliance

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much more difficult or expensive, restrict our ability to originate, broker or sell loans, further limit or restrict the amount of commissions, interest or other charges earned on loans originated or sold by us or otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and prospects.

          We are subject to changes in accounting standards.

          Our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations. From time to time the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") changes the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of our financial statements. These changes can be hard to predict and can materially affect how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, we could be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively, possibly resulting in a restatement of prior period financial statements. In addition, changes in accounting and reporting standards could materially disrupt our business planning efforts, as changes may occur in the profitability of certain lines of business due to accounting changes.

          We are exposed to risk of environmental liabilities with respect to properties to which we take title.

          In the course of our business, we may foreclose and take title to real estate, and could be subject to environmental liabilities with respect to these properties. We may be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage, personal injury, investigation and clean-up costs incurred by these parties in connection with environmental contamination, or may be required to investigate or clean-up hazardous or toxic substances, or chemical releases at a property. The costs associated with investigation or remediation activities could be substantial. In addition, if we are the owner or former owner of a contaminated site, we may be subject to common law claims by third parties based on damages and costs resulting from environmental contamination emanating from the property. Becoming subject to significant environmental liabilities could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

          If we cannot attract deposits or obtain borrowings, our growth may be inhibited.

          Our ability to increase our asset base depends in large part on our ability to attract additional deposits and obtain borrowings at favorable rates. We intend to seek additional deposits by offering deposit products that are competitive with those offered by other financial institutions in our markets and by establishing personal relationships with our customers. We cannot assure you that these efforts will be successful. Although we are not aware of any trends, events or uncertainties, our ability to obtain borrowings could be diminished. Our inability to attract additional deposits or obtain borrowings at competitive rates could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

          We are dependent on key personnel and the loss of one or more of those key personnel may adversely affect our business.

          Competition for qualified employees and personnel in the banking industry is intense and there are a limited number of qualified persons with knowledge of, and expertise in, the banking industry.

          The process of recruiting personnel with the combination of skills and attributes required to carry out our strategies is often lengthy. Our success depends to a significant degree upon our ability to attract and retain qualified management, loan origination, finance, administrative, marketing and technical personnel and upon the continued contributions of our management and personnel. The loss of the services of any one of our key personnel could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

          There is significant competition among employers in the financial services industry and we experience turnover of employees. Should we be subjected to unusual turnover of employees, it may have a negative effect on our business and operating results.

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          We face strong competition from financial services companies and other companies that offer banking services which could adversely affect our business.

          We conduct most of our operations in California. Increased competition in our markets may result in reduced loans and deposits. Ultimately, we may not be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors. Many competitors offer the banking services that we offer in our geographic service areas. These competitors include a variety of financial institutions such as banks, savings and loan associations, mortgage banks, finance companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies, credit unions and other financial intermediaries. In particular, our competitors include major financial companies whose greater resources may afford them a marketplace advantage by enabling them to maintain numerous locations and mount extensive promotional and advertising campaigns. Areas of competition include interest rates offered on loans and deposits, efforts to obtain loan and deposit customers and a range in quality of products and services provided, including new technology-driven products and services. Technological innovation continues to contribute to greater competition in financial services markets as technological advances enable more companies to provide financial services. We also face competition from out-of-state financial intermediaries that have opened loan production offices or that solicit deposits in our market areas. If we are unable to attract and retain customers, we may be unable to continue our loan growth and level of deposits and our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects may be adversely affected.

          Negative public opinion could adversely affect our business.

          Negative public opinion, inherent in business, can adversely affect our earnings and capital. Negative public opinion can result from the actual or perceived manner in which we conduct our business activities, including practices in our loan origination, loan servicing and retail banking operations; our management of conflicts of interest and ethical issues; and our protection of confidential customer information. Our ability to keep and attract customers can be affected by negative public opinion and expose us to litigation and regulatory action. If we are unable to attract and retain customers, we may be unable to maintain loan and deposit levels and our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects may be adversely affected.

          Our growth and expansion may strain our ability to manage our operations and our financial resources.

          Our financial performance and profitability depend on our ability to execute our corporate growth strategy. In addition to seeking deposit and loan growth in our existing markets, we intend to pursue expansion opportunities through strategically placed new branches and by acquiring branch locations that we find attractive. In addition, acquisitions of other financial institutions might be considered. Continued growth, however, may present operating and other problems that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we will be able to execute our growth strategy.

          Our growth may place a strain on our administrative, operational and financial resources and increase demands on our systems and controls. We plan to pursue opportunities to expand our business primarily through internally generated growth. This business growth may require continued enhancements to and expansion of our operating and financial systems and controls and may strain or significantly challenge them. In addition, our existing operating and financial control systems and infrastructure may not be adequate to maintain and effectively monitor future growth.

          Our continued growth may also increase our need for qualified personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in attracting, integrating and retaining such personnel. The following risks, associated with our growth, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects:

 

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          Changes in the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the holding company may adversely affect our ability to pay dividends and service our debt.

          Although we have been paying regular quarterly dividends to our stockholders and paying interest on our debt, our ability to do so depends to a large extent upon the dividends we receive from the Bank. Dividends paid by the Bank are subject to restrictions under various federal and state banking laws. In addition, the Bank must maintain certain capital levels, which may restrict the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to us. The Bank’s regulators have the authority to prohibit the Bank or us from engaging in unsafe or unsound practices in conducting our business. As a consequence, the Bank regulators could deem the payment of dividends by the Bank to be an unsafe or unsound practice, depending on the Bank’s financial condition or otherwise, and prohibit such payments. If the Bank were unable to pay dividends to us, we might cease paying debt service and dividends to stockholders until such time that the Bank could again pay us dividends.

          We are exposed to many types of operational risks.

          Operational risk includes fraud by employees or outsiders as well as the risk of operational errors, including clerical or record-keeping errors or those resulting from faulty or disabled computer or telecommunications systems. Given our high volume of transactions, certain errors may be repeated or compounded before they are discovered and successfully corrected. Our dependence on automated systems to record and process transactions may further increase the risk that technical system flaws or employee tampering with, or manipulation of, those systems will result in losses that are difficult to detect. We may be subject to disruptions in our systems, arising from events that are wholly or partially beyond our control (including, for example, computer viruses or electrical or telecommunications outages), which may give rise to losses in service to customers and to financial loss or liability. We are further exposed to the risk that our external vendors may be unable to fulfill their contractual obligations (or will be subject to the same risk of fraud or operational errors by their respective employees as we are) and to the risk that our (or our vendors’) business continuity and data security systems prove to be inadequate. Some of our vendors may rely on offshore services from vendors in foreign countries for certain functions and this creates the risk of incurring losses arising from unfavorable political, economic and legal developments in those countries. We also face the risk that the design of our controls and procedures may prove to be inadequate or are circumvented, thereby causing delays in detection of errors or inaccuracies in data and information.

          Although we maintain a system of controls designed to keep operational risk at appropriate levels, it is possible that any lapse in the effective operations of its controls and procedures could materially affect our earnings or harm our reputation. In an organization as large and complex as Downey, lapses or deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting could be material to Downey.

          Economic downturns or disasters in our principal lending markets could adversely impact our earnings

          A majority of our loans are geographically concentrated in California. Any adverse economic conditions in this market could have a significant adverse impact on Downey. Also, we could be adversely affected by business disruptions triggered by natural disasters or acts of war or terrorism in these geographic areas.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

          None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

          The corporate offices of Downey, the Bank and DSL Service Company are owned by the Bank and located at 3501 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, California 92660. Part of that corporate facility houses a branch office of the Bank. Certain departments (warehousing, record retention, etc.) are located in other owned and leased facilities in Orange County, California. The majority of our administrative operations, however, are located in our corporate headquarters.

          At December 31, 2007, we had 168 branches throughout California and four in Arizona. We owned the building and land occupied by 63 of our branches. We also owned one branch building on leased land and two branch buildings under construction. We operate branches in 108 locations (including 90 in-store locations) with leases or licenses expiring at various dates through April 2015, with options to extend the terms.

          At December 31, 2007, the net book value of our owned branches, including the one on leased land, totaled $82 million, our leased branch offices totaled $1 million and our other properties totaled $7 million. The net book value of our furniture and fixtures was $12 million at December 31, 2007. We utilize a mainframe computer system and use various internally developed and third-party vendors’ software for retail deposit operations, loan servicing, accounting and loan origination functions, including our operations conducted over the Internet. The net book value of our electronic data processing equipment, including personal computers and software, was $14 million at December 31, 2007.

          For additional information regarding our offices and equipment, see Note 1 on page 92 and Note 8 on page 108 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

          On October 29, 2004, two former traditional branch employees brought an action in Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC323796, entitled "Margie Holman and Alice A. Mesec, et al. v. Downey Savings and Loan Association." The first amended complaint seeks unspecified damages for alleged unpaid regular and overtime wages, inadequate meal breaks, failure to pay split-shift and reporting time wages, and related claims. The plaintiffs are seeking class action status to represent all other current and former Downey Savings employees who held the position of Customer Service Supervisor and/or Customer Service Representative at Downey’s in-store branches at any time from October 29, 2000 to date. Based on a review of the current facts and circumstances with retained outside counsel, (i) Downey Savings plans to oppose the claim and assert all appropriate defenses and (ii) management has provided for what is believed to be a reasonable estimate of exposure for this matter in the event of loss. While acknowledging the uncertainties of litigation, management believes that the ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on Downey’s operations, cash flows or financial position.

          Downey has been named as a defendant in other legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management, will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

          No matters were submitted to stockholders during the fourth quarter of 2007.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

          Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the trading symbol "DSL." At February 27, 2008, we had approximately 924 stockholders of record (not including the number of persons or entities holding stock in nominee or street name through various brokerage firms) and 27,853,783 outstanding shares of common stock.

          The following table sets forth for the quarters indicated the range of high and low sale prices per share of our common stock as reported on the NYSE Composite Tape.

2007

2006

4th

3rd

2nd

1st

4th

3rd

2nd

1st

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

High

$59.74

$66.95

$74.12

$73.93

$74.93

$71.28

$75.56

$70.19

Low

29.99

45.43

61.85

62.36

66.04

59.84

65.09

60.62

End of period

31.11

57.80

65.98

64.54

72.58

66.54

67.85

67.30

          During 2007, we increased our quarterly cash dividends paid to $0.12 per share, or $0.48 per share annually, from our quarterly cash dividends paid in 2006 of $0.10 per share, or $0.40 per share annually. Total cash dividends were $13.4 million in 2007 and $11.1 million in 2006. On February 26, 2008, we paid a $0.12 per share quarterly cash dividend, totaling $3.3 million.

          We may pay additional dividends out of funds legally available at such times as the Board of Directors determines that dividend payments are appropriate. The Board of Directors’ policy is to consider the declaration of dividends on a quarterly basis.

          The payment of dividends by the Bank to Downey is subject to OTS regulations. For further information regarding these regulations, see Capital Distribution Limitations on page 17.

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PERFOMANCE GRAPH

          The table below compares the common stock performance of Downey with that of the S&P 500 composite index and the selected Peer Group. The selected Peer Group is SNL Financial’s Western Thrift Index for 19 publicly traded savings institution holding companies. The following table assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2002 in Downey, the S&P 500 and equally in the companies in the Peer Group, and assumes reinvestment of dividends on a daily basis.

Comparison of 5-year Cumulative Total Return
Downey, S&P 500 Index and Peer Group

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Downey

$

100.00

$

127.47

$

148.52

$

179.28

$

191.40

$

82.81

S&P 500

100.00

128.68

142.69

149.70

173.34

182.86

Peer Group

100.00

131.40

150.80

163.89

188.60

66.87

 

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Income statement data

Total interest income

$

980,097

$

1,133,805

$

862,849

$

594,075

$

542,524

Total interest expense

556,259

615,128

426,476

249,823

233,837

Net interest income

423,838

518,677

436,373

344,252

308,687

Provision for (reduction of) credit losses

310,131

26,604

2,263

2,895

(3,718

)

Net interest income after provision for

(reduction of) credit losses

113,707

492,073

434,110

341,357

312,405

Other income, net:

Loan and deposit related fees

36,054

36,151

36,496

34,174

33,002

Real estate and joint ventures held for investment, net

(6,885

)

10,953

6,734

13,902

9,835

Secondary marketing activities:

Loan servicing income (loss), net

(3,179

)

(594

)

2,059

(19,225

)

(27,060

)

Net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed

securities

20,316

43,615

119,961

54,443

61,436

Net gains on sales of mortgage servicing rights

-

-

1,000

616

23

Net losses on trading securities

-

-

-

-

(10,449

)

Net gains (losses) on sales of investment securities

-

-

28

(16,103

)

8

Litigation award

155

2,233

1,767

-

2,851

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

-

-

(4,111

)

-

Other

15

785

1,887

1,324

1,222

Total other income, net

46,476

93,143

169,932

65,020

70,868

Operating expense:

General and administrative expense

248,522

242,955

233,647

229,766

207,999

Net operation of real estate acquired in settlement of

loans

9,486

250

(96

)

(256

)

(929

)

Total operating expense

258,008

243,205

233,551

229,510

207,070

Net income (loss)

$

(56,599

)

$

199,656

$

214,477

$

106,915

$

101,741

Per share data

Earnings (loss) per share—Basic

$

(2.03

)

$

7.17

$

7.70

$

3.83

$

3.64

Earnings (loss) per share—Diluted

(2.03

)

7.16

7.69

3.83

3.64

Book value per share at end of period

47.91

50.02

43.24

36.15

32.83

Stock price at end of period

31.11

72.58

68.39

57.00

49.30

Cash dividends declared and paid

0.48

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.36

Selected financial ratios

Effective interest rate spread

2.96

%

3.09

%

2.69

%

2.54

%

2.79

%

Efficiency ratio (a)

52.10

40.58

39.08

57.52

56.70

Return on average assets

(0.38

)

1.16

1.29

0.77

0.89

Return on average equity

(3.92

)

15.45

19.33

11.29

11.65

Dividend payout ratio

(b)

5.58

5.19

10.45

9.88

Loan activity

Loans originated

$

3,765,960

$

7,803,175

$

14,982,492

$

15,399,403

$

10,548,675

Loans and mortgage-backed securities purchased

15,872

25,857

119,432

305,477

706,949

Loans and mortgage-backed securities sold

1,797,598

3,521,410

8,327,799

6,886,502

6,581,856
(a) The amount of general and administrative expense expressed as a percentage of net interest income plus other income, excluding income associated with real estate held for investment, loss on extinguishment of debt and litigation award.
(b) In years where we experience a net loss, this ratio is not relevant.

 

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (CONTINUED)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Balance sheet summary (end of period)

Total assets

$

13,409,057

$

16,207,382

$

17,095,663

$

15,650,179

$

11,646,999

Loans and mortgage-backed securities

11,136,655

14,170,750

15,821,923

14,544,149

10,397,529

Investments, cash and cash equivalents

1,639,619

1,558,042

816,709

616,511

803,514

Deposits

10,496,041

11,784,869

11,876,848

9,657,978

8,293,758

Borrowings

1,395,545

2,809,016

3,755,602

4,757,546

2,253,022

Stockholders’ equity

1,334,417

1,393,235

1,204,515

1,006,904

917,018

Loans serviced for others

5,525,357

5,908,233

5,292,253

6,672,984

9,313,948

Average balance sheet data

Assets

$

14,802,586

$

17,239,397

$

16,641,119

$

13,971,819

$

11,458,956

Loans

12,495,977

15,688,297

15,461,684

12,791,590

10,445,684

Deposits

11,137,388

11,962,834

10,995,933

9,097,861

8,787,851

Stockholders’ equity

1,442,165

1,292,592

1,109,709

946,856

873,051

Capital ratios

Average stockholders’ equity to average assets

9.74

%

7.50

%

6.67

%

6.78

%

7.62

%

Bank only—end of period: (a)

Tangible and core capital

10.18

8.76

7.62

7.09

7.98

Risk-based capital

19.01

17.78

14.89

13.70

15.63

Selected asset quality data (end of period)

Total non-performing assets (b)

$

1,041,769

$

110,362

$

35,221

$

34,189

$

48,631

Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets:

Performing troubled debt restructurings (b)

2.99

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

All other non-performing assets

4.78

0.68

0.21

0.22

0.42

Total non-performing assets

7.77

0.68

0.21

0.22

0.42

Allowance for loan losses:

Amount

$

348,167

$

60,943

$

34,601

$

33,343

$

29,311

As a percentage of non-accrual loans

37.59

%

59.84

%

100.84

%

105.40

%

68.44

%

Total net loan charge-offs (recoveries):

Amount

$

22,264

$

521

$

1,062

$

(1,489

)

$

951

As a percentage of average loans

0.18

%

-

%

0.01

%

(0.01

)%

0.01

%
(a) For more information regarding these ratios, see Regulatory Capital Compliance on page 80.
(b) Includes $401 million at December 31, 2007 of loans modified pursuant to Downey’s borrower retention program. These loans are considered troubled debt restructurings and have been placed on non-accrual status even through the interest rate following modification was no less than that offered new borrowers at the time of modification. To the extent borrowers whose loans were modified pursuant to our borrower retention program are current with their loan payments, it is relevant to distinguish them from total non-performing assets because, unlike other loans classified as non-performing assets, these loans are paying interest at rates no less than those offered new borrowers. At December 31, 2007, approximately 95% of loans modified pursuant to our borrower retention program had made all payments due. For further information, see Troubled Debt Restructurings on page 69.

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

          Certain matters discussed in this Annual Report may constitute "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which Downey Financial Corp. ("Downey," "we," "us" and "our") operates, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market and statements regarding our mission and vision. Forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical information or current facts. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by use of terms such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, competition in the geographic and business areas in which we conduct our operations, fluctuations in interest rates, credit quality, the outcome of ongoing audits by regulatory and taxing authorities and government regulation and factors, identified under Item 1A. Risk Factors on page 22. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made, except as required by law.

OVERVIEW

          In 2007, we incurred a net loss of $56.6 million or $2.03 per share on a diluted basis, compared to net income of $199.7 million or $7.16 per share in 2006.

          The $439.8 million unfavorable change in pre-tax income/(loss) between years was due primarily to:

          For 2007, our return on average assets was a negative 0.38% and our return on average equity was a negative 3.92%. These compare to our 2006 returns of 1.16% on average assets and 15.45% on average equity.

          At December 31, 2007, assets totaled $13.409 billion, down $2.798 billion or 17.3% from a year ago. The decline was primarily in loans held for investment as payoffs outpaced originations, partially offset by an increase in securities available for sale. Included within loans held for investment at year end were $7.531 billion of residential one-to-four unit adjustable rate mortgages subject to negative amortization. These loans comprised 69% of the single family residential loan portfolio held for investment at year end, compared to 85% a year ago. The amount of negative amortization included in loan balances increased $58 million during 2007 to $379 million or 5.03% of loans subject to negative amortization. At origination, these loans had a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 73%. During the year, approximately 28% of loan interest income represented negative amortization, compared to 27% in the previous year and 16% in 2005.

          Loan originations (including purchases) totaled $3.782 billion in 2007, down $4.047 billion or 51.7% from $7.829 billion originated in 2006. Loans originated for sale declined $1.903 billion or 54.8% to $1.572 billion, while single family loans originated for portfolio declined $2.040 billion or 48.9% to $2.129 billion. In addition to single family loans, $81 million of other loans were originated during 2007, down from $185 million a year ago.

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          Not included in the above originations are loans in which we modify the terms of the note for borrowers. During 2007, we modified $420 million of loans associated with our borrower retention program, wherein borrowers were current with their loan payments and the new interest rates were no less than those offered new borrowers, and $12 million of loans at below market interest rates in loan workout situations. Most of the modifications related to adjustable rate loans subject to negative amortization that were modified into adjustable rate loans where the interest rate is fixed for the first three to five years or adjustable rate loans with interest rates that adjust annually. Both of these products do not permit negative amortization.

          Deposits totaled $10.496 billion at year end, down $1.289 billion or 10.9% from a year ago. Although deposits declined during the year, the number of checking accounts increased 5.7%. At year end, the number of branches totaled 172 (168 in California and four in Arizona). At year end, the average deposit size of our 82 traditional branches was $102 million, while the average deposit size of our 90 in-store branches was $24 million. During the year, borrowings declined by $1.413 billion and at year end represented 10.4% of total assets.

          Non-performing assets increased during the year by $931 million to $1.042 billion and represented 7.77% of total assets, compared with 0.68% at year-end 2006. Of the increase, $401 million or about 43% represented loans modified as part of our borrower retention program that are current on their loan payments at December 31, 2007. This program was initiated at the beginning of the third quarter of 2007 to provide borrowers who are current with their loan payments a cost effective means to change from an adjustable rate loan subject to negative amortization to a less costly financing alternative. These loans are considered troubled debt restructurings because the modified interest rates were lower than the interest rates on the original loans and the loans were not re-underwritten to prove the new interest rates were, in fact, market interest rates for borrowers with similar credit quality. Even though the interest rates following modification were no less than those offered new borrowers, these loans have been placed on non-accrual status. Interest income will be recorded as these borrowers make their loan payments on a cash basis. If these borrowers perform pursuant to the modified terms for six consecutive months, the loans will be placed back on accrual status and, while still reported as troubled debt restructurings, they will no longer be classified as non-performing assets because the borrowers will have demonstrated an ability to perform in accordance with the loan modification and the interest rates are no less than those offered new borrowers at the time of modification.

          To the extent borrowers whose loans were modified pursuant to our borrower retention program are current with their loan payments, it is relevant to distinguish them from total non-performing assets because, unlike other loans classified as non-performing assets, these loans are paying interest at interest rates no less than those offered new borrowers. At year-end 2007, approximately 95% of such borrowers had made all loan payments due. Accordingly, when these performing modified loans are excluded from the ratio of non-performing assets to total assets, the adjusted ratio drops to 4.78%, compared to the actual ratio of 7.77%.

          At December 31, 2007, the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements, with capital-to-asset ratios of 10.18% for both tangible and core capital and 19.01% for risk-based capital. These capital levels are significantly above the "well capitalized" standards defined by the federal banking regulators of 5% for core and tangible capital and 10% for risk-based capital. For further information, see Insurance of Deposit Accounts on page 13, Investments in Real Estate and Joint Ventures on page 55 and Regulatory Capital Compliance on page 80.

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Critical Accounting Policies

          We have established various accounting policies which govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the preparation of our financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page 92. Certain accounting policies require us to make significant estimates and assumptions which could have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, and we consider these to be critical accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions which could have a material impact on the future carrying value of assets and liabilities and our results of operations for the reporting periods. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

          We believe the following are critical accounting policies that require the most judicious estimates and assumptions, which are particularly susceptible to significant change in the preparation of our financial statements:

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

          Net interest income is the difference between the interest and dividends earned on loans, mortgage-backed securities and investment securities ("interest-earning assets") and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings ("interest-bearing liabilities"). The spread between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities and the relative dollar amounts of these assets and liabilities principally affects net interest income.

          Our net interest income totaled $423.8 million in 2007, down $94.8 million or 18.3% from 2006 and $12.5 million or 2.9% from 2005. The decline during 2007 reflected a lower level of interest-earning assets, which declined by $2.5 billion or 14.8% to $14.3 billion, and a lower effective interest rate spread, which averaged 2.96% in 2007, down 0.13% from 2006 but up 0.27% from 2005. Compared to a year ago, the effective interest rate spread was unfavorably impacted by a lower proportion of loan prepayment fees to the amount of deferred loan origination costs written-off as a result of those payoffs, which declined to 69% in the current year from 99% a year ago. This decline was primarily the result of a higher proportion of loans being repaid that were no longer subject to prepayment fees primarily due to the increasing age of the loan portfolio. In addition, the current year effective interest rate spread was unfavorably impacted by a higher proportion of non-performing assets and a higher proportion of interest-earning assets comprised of investment securities and adjustable rate mortgage loans where the interest rate is fixed for the first three to five years, both of which have lower yields than those of adjustable rate loans subject to negative amortization that comprised a larger proportion of interest-earning assets a year ago.

          The following table presents for the years indicated the total dollar amount of:

The table also sets forth our net interest income, interest rate spread and effective interest rate spread. The effective interest rate spread reflects the relative level of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities and equals:

The table also sets forth our net interest-earning balance—the difference between the average balance of interest-earning assets and the average balance of total deposits and borrowings—for the years indicated. We included non-accrual loans in the average interest-earning assets balance. We included interest from non-accrual loans in interest income only to the extent we received payments and believe we will recover the remaining principal balance of the loans. We computed average balances for the year using the average of each month’s daily average balance during the years indicated.

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2007

2006

2005

Average

Average

Average

Average

Yield/

Average

Yield/

Average

Yield/

(Dollars in Thousands)

Balance

Interest

Rate

Balance

Interest

Rate

Balance

Interest

Rate

Interest-earning assets:

Loans:

Loan prepayment fees

$

52,054

0.42

%

$

101,219

0.64

%

$

70,849

0.46

%

Write-off of deferred costs and

premiums from loan payoffs

(74,995

)

(0.60

)

(102,204

)

(0.65

)

(80,243

)

(0.52

)

All other

908,397

7.27

1,081,776

6.90

842,934

5.45

Total loans

$

12,495,977

885,456

7.09

$

15,688,297

1,080,791

6.89

$

15,461,684

833,540

5.39

Mortgage-backed securities

123

12

5.83

264

13

5.17

291

12

4.12

Investment securities (a)

1,812,913

94,629

5.22

1,113,878

53,001

4.76

762,131

29,297

3.84

Total interest-earning assets

14,309,013

$

980,097

6.85

%

16,802,439

$

1,133,805

6.75

%

16,224,106

$

862,849

5.32

%

Non-interest-earning assets

493,573

436,958

417,013

Total assets

$

14,802,586

$

17,239,397

$

16,641,119

Transaction accounts:

Non-interest-bearing checking (b)

$

740,747

$

-

-

%

$

746,401

$

-

-

%

$

748,273

$

-

-

%

Interest-bearing checking (b)

478,223

1,459

0.31

499,978

1,718

0.34

530,112

1,886

0.36

Money market

142,805

1,482

1.04

156,629

1,632

1.04

160,550

1,679

1.05

Regular passbook

1,152,565

10,946

0.95

1,503,867

15,082

1.00

2,221,129

23,732

1.07

Total transaction accounts

2,514,340

13,887

0.55

2,906,875

18,432

0.63

3,660,064

27,297

0.75

Certificates of deposit

8,623,048

425,174

4.93

9,055,959

399,158

4.41

7,335,869

242,765

3.31

Total deposits

11,137,388

439,061

3.94

11,962,834

417,590

3.49

10,995,933

270,062

2.46

FHLB advances and other borrowings (c)

1,789,993

103,991

5.81

3,457,357

184,343

5.33

4,087,217

143,230

3.50

Senior notes

198,358

13,207

6.66

198,178

13,195

6.66

198,009

13,184

6.66

Total deposits and borrowings

13,125,739

$

556,259

4.24

%

15,618,369

$

615,128

3.94

%

15,281,159

$

426,476

2.79

%

Other liabilities

234,682

328,436

250,251

Stockholders’ equity

1,442,165

1,292,592

1,109,709

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

14,802,586

$

17,239,397

$

16,641,119

Net interest income/interest rate spread

$

423,838

2.61

%

$

518,677

2.81

%

$

436,373

2.53

%

Excess of interest-earning assets over

deposits and borrowings

$

1,183,274

$

1,184,070

$

942,947

Effective interest rate spread

2.96

3.09

2.69
(a) Yields for securities available for sale are calculated using historical cost balances and are not adjusted for changes in fair value that are reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
(b) Included amounts swept into money market deposit accounts.
(c) Included the impact of interest rate swap contracts, with notional amounts totaling $430 million of receive-fixed, pay-3-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") variable interest, which contracts serve as a permitted hedge against a portion of our FHLB advances.

 

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          Changes in our net interest income are a function of changes in both rates and volumes of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The following table sets forth information regarding changes in our interest income and expense for the years indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, we have provided information on changes attributable to:

Interest-earning asset and interest-bearing liability balances used in the calculations represent annual average balances computed using the average of each month’s daily average balance during the years indicated.

2007 Versus 2006

2006 Versus 2005

Changes Due To

Changes Due To

Rate/

Rate/

(In Thousands)

Volume

Rate

Volume

Net

Volume

Rate

Volume

Net

Interest income:

Loans

$

(219,924

)

$

30,871

$

(6,282

)

$

(195,335

)

$

12,217

$

231,639

$

3,395

$

247,251

Mortgage-backed securities

(2

)

2

(1

)

(1

)

-

1

-

1

Investment securities

33,262

5,140

3,226

41,628

13,522

6,967

3,215

23,704

Change in interest income

(186,664

)

36,013

(3,057

)

(153,708

)

25,739

238,607

6,610

270,956

Interest expense:

Transaction accounts:

Interest-bearing checking

(75

)

(192

)

8

(259

)

(108

)

(64

)

4

(168

)

Money market

(144

)

-

(6

)

(150

)

(41

)

(6

)

-

(47

)

Regular passbook

(3,523

)

(800

)

187

(4,136

)

(7,663

)

(1,457

)

470

(8,650

)

Total transaction accounts

(3,742

)

(992

)

189

(4,545

)

(7,812

)

(1,527

)

474

(8,865

)

Certificates of deposit

(19,081

)

47,361

(2,264

)

26,016

56,923

80,577

18,893

156,393

Total interest-bearing deposits

(22,823

)

46,369

(2,075

)

21,471

49,111

79,050

19,367

147,528

FHLB advances and other

borrowings

(88,902

)

16,515

(7,965

)

(80,352

)

(22,071

)

74,695

(11,511

)

41,113

Senior notes

12

-

-

12

11

-

-

11

Change in interest expense

(111,713

)

62,884

(10,040

)

(58,869

)

27,051

153,745

7,856

188,652

Change in net interest income

$

(74,951

)

$

(26,871

)

$

6,983

$

(94,839

)

$

(1,312

)

$

84,862

$

(1,246

)

$

82,304

Provision for Credit Losses

          During 2007, provision for credit losses totaled $310.1 million, compared with $26.6 million in 2006 and $2.3 million in 2005. The increase to the allowance this year primarily reflected further increases in delinquent loans and declines in the value of underlying home collateral due to the continued weakening and uncertainty relative to the housing market. This has been particularly true in certain geographic areas such as the greater Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto and Monterey areas of Northern California, the Inland Empire and San Diego County. As a result, an increase in the allowance for credit losses was deemed appropriate. Also, of the current year provision for credit losses, $39.5 million is related to the creation of a specific allowance associated with certain troubled debt restructurings resulting from our borrower retention program which is discussed more fully in the section entitled Non-Performing Assets and Troubled Debt Restructurings on page 67. The increase in the prior year provision for credit losses reflected an increase in unsold housing inventory, a decline in home prices, and increases in both negative amortization balances and loan defaults. These trends are typically leading indicators of increased losses.

          For further information, see Allowance for Credit Real Estate Losses on page 72.

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Other Income

          Our total other income was $46.5 million in 2007, down $46.7 million or 50.1% from $93.1 million in 2006 and down $123.5 million from 2005. The decline from 2006 primarily reflected:

          Total other income declined $76.8 million during 2006 due primarily to a $76.3 million decrease in net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities due to a lower volume of loans sold and, to a lesser extent, a lower gain per dollar of loan sold; and a $2.7 million unfavorable change in loan servicing activities due primarily to increases in payoff curtailment interest losses and a unfavorable change in MSR valuations. Those favorable items were partially offset by a $4.2 million increase in income from real estate and joint ventures held for investment due primarily to higher gains from sales.

          Below is a further discussion of the major other income categories.

Loan and Deposit Related Fees

          Loan and deposit related fees totaled $36.1 million in 2007, down $0.1 million from 2006 and $0.4 million from 2005. During 2007, our loan related fees declined $1.2 million or 30.7% due to lower loan originations, while our deposit related fees increased $1.1 million or 3.4%, due primarily to higher fees from our checking accounts.

          The following table presents a breakdown of loan and deposit related fees during the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Loan related fees

$

2,700

$

3,894

$

5,525

Deposit related fees:

Automated teller machine fees

9,317

9,324

10,588

Other fees

24,037

22,933

20,383

Total loan and deposit related fees

$

36,054

$

36,151

$

36,496

Real Estate and Joint Ventures Held for Investment

          We recorded a loss in our real estate and joint ventures held for investment of $6.9 million in 2007, compared to income of $11.0 million in 2006 and $6.7 million in 2005. The current year unfavorable change was primarily attributed to writedowns of $8.8 million to reflect declines in the value of single family home lots in which the company is a joint venture partner and lower net gains from sales of $8.9 million (declines of $3.0 million in gains from sales of wholly owned real estate and $5.9 million in gains related to joint venture projects). The writedowns and lower gains related to joint ventures is reported within equity (deficit) in net income (loss) from joint ventures.

          The table below sets forth the key components comprising our income (loss) from real estate and joint venture operations during the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Net rental operations and income from community development funds

$

1,121

$

871

$

1,342

Net gains on sales of wholly owned real estate

22

3,051

477

Equity (deficit) in net income (loss) from joint ventures

(7,709

)

7,031

3,582

(Provision for) reduction of losses on real estate and joint ventures

(319

)

-

1,333

Total income (loss) from real estate and joint ventures held for

investment, net

$

(6,885

)

$

10,953

$

6,734

          For additional information, see Investments in Real Estate and Joint Ventures on page 55, Allowance for Credit and Real Estate Losses on page 72 and Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 105.

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Secondary Marketing Activities

          A loss of $3.2 million was recorded from our loan servicing activities in 2007, compared with a loss of $0.6 million in 2006 and income of $2.1 million in 2005. The primary reason for the $2.6 million unfavorable change from 2006 was a $2.4 million provision for impairment of MSRs, compared to $0.1 million in 2006. Also, the current year payoff and curtailment interest cost category increased $1.3 million from 2006. These unfavorable changes were partially offset by higher cash servicing fees of $0.7 million. At December 31, 2007, loans we serviced with capitalized MSRs totaled $2.4 billion, virtually unchanged from both December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005. In addition to the loans we serviced for others with capitalized MSRs, we serviced $3.1 billion of loans at December 31, 2007 on a sub-servicing basis for which we have no risk associated with changing MSR values. On loans we sub-service, we receive a fixed fee per loan each month from the owner of the MSRs.

          The following table presents a breakdown of the components of our loan servicing income (loss), net for the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Net cash servicing fees

$

7,028

$

6,370

$

7,091

Payoff and curtailment interest cost (a)

(3,785

)

(2,533

)

(1,047

)

Amortization of mortgage servicing rights

(4,026

)

(4,370

)

(5,156

)

(Provision for) reduction of impairment of mortgage servicing rights

(2,396

)

(61

)

1,171

Total loan servicing income (loss), net

$

(3,179

)

$

(594

)

$

2,059
(a) Represents the difference between the contractual obligation to pay interest to the investor for an entire month and the actual interest received when a loan prepays prior to the end of the month. However, loan servicing activities do not include the benefit of the use of total loan repayments to increase net interest income.

          Sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities we originated declined in 2007 to $1.8 billion, from $3.5 billion in 2006 and $8.3 billion in 2005. Of those sold in 2007, $769 million were nontraditional residential one-to-four unit loans. Net gains associated with sales in 2007 totaled $20.3 million, down from $43.6 million in 2006 and $120.0 million in 2005. Included in these gains was the SFAS 133 impact of valuing derivatives associated with the sale of loans, for which we recorded a gain of $0.1 million in 2007, compared with a loss of $1.1 million in 2006 and a gain of $3.6 million in 2005. Excluding the SFAS 133 impact, a gain of $20.2 million or 1.12% of loans sold was realized in 2007, down from both 1.27% in 2006 and 1.40% in 2005. Net gains included capitalized MSRs of $5.6 million in 2007, compared with $5.3 million in 2006 and $6.4 million in 2005.

          The following table presents a breakdown of the components of our net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities for the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Mortgage servicing rights

$

5,606

$

5,266

$

6,424

All other components excluding SFAS 133

14,606

39,457

109,925

SFAS 133

104

(1,108

)

3,612

Total net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities

$

20,316

$

43,615

$

119,961

Secondary marketing gain excluding SFAS 133 as a percentage of

associated sales

1.12

%

1.27

%

1.40

%

          For additional information concerning MSRs, see Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 109.

Securities Available for Sale

          We had no sales of investment securities in 2007 or 2006, compared with gains from sales of less than $1 million in 2005. These securities were classified as available for sale. No securities were held as a partial economic hedge during or at year-end 2007.

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Operating Expense

          Our operating expense totaled $258.0 million in 2007, an increase of 6.1% from $243.2 million in 2006 and an increase of 10.5% from $233.6 million in 2005. The current year increase was due primarily to higher costs from our operations of real estate acquired in settlement of loans, which increased $9.2 million to $9.5 million. Our increase in costs of operations of real estate acquired in settlement of loans was due to a higher number of foreclosed properties, as the inventory of single family homes available for sale totaled 326 at year end, up from 33 a year ago, and we had one property comprising 113 single family lots. Our general and administrative expense increased $5.6 million or 2.3%. The increase was primarily in deposit insurance premiums, up $3.7 million, premises and equipment cost, up $3.0 million, and professional fees, up $0.9 million. Those increases were partially offset by lower salaries and related costs of $2.2 million. In 2007, the FDIC changed the deposit insurance premium rates and issued a one-time assessment credit of $5.8 million to recognize our past contributions to the deposit insurance fund. Excluding that credit, our deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments would have increased by $9.6 million from a year ago.

          The following table presents a breakdown of key components comprising operating expense during the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Salaries and related costs

$

158,813

$

161,060

$

153,749

Premises and equipment costs

37,924

34,959

32,271

Advertising expense

5,912

6,227

6,068

Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments

10,175

6,439

3,795

Professional fees

2,695

1,793

1,208

Other general and administrative expense

33,003

32,477

36,556

Total general and administrative expense

248,522

242,955

233,647

Net operation of real estate acquired in settlement of loans

9,486

250

(96

)

Total operating expense

$

258,008

$

243,205

$

233,551

Provision for Income Taxes

          Our effective tax rate was 42.1% for 2007, compared with 41.6% for 2006 and 42.1% for 2005. The effective tax rate in each year is affected by various items, including interest expense related to payments of prior year taxes, reductions to federal tax expense due to the settlement of prior year tax return issues and adjustments to income tax reserves related to management’s favorable assessment of our income tax exposure. The net impact of these items was $0.2 million of expense in 2007 and expense reductions of $1.5 million in 2006 and $0.2 million in 2005. See Note 1 on page 92 and Note 16 on page 114 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of income taxes and an explanation of the factors which impact our effective tax rate.

Business Segment Reporting

          The previous discussion and analysis of the Results of Operations pertained to our consolidated results. This section discusses and analyzes the results of operations of our two business segments: banking and real estate investment. For a description of these business segments and the relevant accounting policies, see Item 1. Business on page 1 and Note 1 on page 92 and Note 22 on page 127 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

          The following table presents by business segment our net income for the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Banking net income (loss)

$

(53,096

)

$

191,349

$

210,926

Real estate investment net income (loss)

(3,503

)

8,307

3,551

Total net income (loss)

$

(56,599

)

$

199,656

$

214,477

 

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Banking

          Our banking operations had a net loss of $53.1 million in 2007, compared to net income of $191.3 million in 2006 and $210.9 million in 2005. The $419.7 million unfavorable change in 2007 of pre-tax income/(loss) primarily reflected the following:

          During 2006, net income from our banking operations decreased $19.6 million. Contributing to the decline was a $76.3 million decrease in net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities due to a lower volume of loans sold and, to a lesser extent, a lower gain per dollar of loan sold; a $24.3 million increase in provision for credit losses; and a $12.3 million or 5.3% increase in operating expense. Those unfavorable items were partially offset by a $81.6 million or 18.7% increase in net interest income, primarily due to a higher effective interest rate spread.

          The table below sets forth banking operational results and selected financial data for the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Net interest income

$

422,564

$

517,321

$

435,771

Provision for credit losses

310,131

26,604

2,263

Other income, net

52,480

80,498

161,984

Operating expense

256,738

243,245

230,946

Net intercompany income (expense)

68

(34

)

(93

)

Income (loss) before income taxes (tax benefits)

(91,757

)

327,936

364,453

Income taxes (tax benefits)

(38,661

)

136,587

153,527

Net income (loss)

$

(53,096

)

$

191,349

$

210,926

At period end

Assets:

Loans and mortgage-backed securities, net

$

11,136,655

$

14,170,750

$

15,821,923

Other

2,258,746

2,025,790

1,265,220

Total assets

13,395,401

16,196,540

17,087,143

Equity

$

1,334,417

$

1,393,235

$

1,204,515

 

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Real Estate Investment

          Our real estate investment operations had a loss of $3.5 million in 2007, compared to income of $8.3 million in 2006 and $3.6 million in 2005. The unfavorable pretax change of $20.1 million during 2007 was due primarily to impairment writedowns of $8.8 million to reflect declines in the value of single family home lots in which the company is a joint venture partner and declines in net gains from sales of $8.9 million.

          The increase during 2006 was primarily due to a $7.6 million increase from gains on sales and a $1.2 million reversal of a litigation reserve established in prior periods due to the successful outcome of a legal matter.

          The table below sets forth real estate investment operational results and selected financial data for the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Net interest income

$

1,274

$

1,356

$

602

Other income

(6,004

)

12,645

7,948

Operating expense

1,270

(40

)

2,605

Net intercompany income (expense)

(68

)

34

93

Income (loss) before income taxes (tax benefits)

(6,068

)

14,075

6,038

Income taxes (tax benefits)

(2,565

)

5,768

2,487

Net income (loss)

$

(3,503

)

$

8,307

$

3,551

At period end

Assets:

Investments in real estate and joint ventures

$

68,679

$

59,843

$

49,344

Other

19,023

28,548

28,418

Total assets

87,702

88,391

77,762

Equity

$

74,046

$

77,549

$

69,242

          For a further discussion regarding income from real estate investment, see Real Estate and Joint Ventures Held for Investment on page 40, and for information regarding related assets, see Investments in Real Estate and Joint Ventures on page 55.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities

          Total loans and mortgage-backed securities, including those we hold for sale, declined $3.0 billion or 21.4% from year-end 2006 to a total of $11.1 billion or 83.1% of total assets at December 31, 2007. The decline occurred primarily in loans held for investment, which were down $2.8 billion as repayments exceeded portfolio originations.

          Our loan originations, including loans purchased, totaled $3.8 billion in 2007, down from $7.8 billion in 2006 and $15.1 billion in 2005. During 2007, originations of one-to-four unit residential loans declined by $3.9 billion to $3.7 billion. Of the total one-to-four unit residential loans originated, $2.1 billion or 58% were for portfolio, with the balance for sale in the secondary market. Our prepayment speed, which measures the annualized percentage of loans repaid, for one-to-four unit residential loans held for investment was 37% during 2007, compared with 39% in 2006 and 38% in 2005. Refinancing activities related to residential one-to-four unit loans, including new loans to refinance existing loans which we or other lenders originated, constituted 85% of originations during 2007, down from 87% during 2006 but up from 80% during 2005. Loan originations other than one-to-four unit residential declined $104 million to $81 million in 2007, primarily due to a lower level of originations of residential five or more units and land development loans.

          Not included in the above originations are loans in which we modified the terms of the note for borrowers. During 2007, we modified $420 million of loans associated with our borrower retention program. This program provided borrowers who were current with their loan payments to change from an adjustable rate loan subject to negative amortization to less costly financing alternatives, albeit at new interest rates that were no less than those offered new borrowers. Most of these modifications involved adjustable rate loans subject to negative amortization that were modified into either adjustable rate loans whereby the interest rate is fixed for the first three to five years or adjustable rate loans whereby the interest rate adjusts annually. Neither of these products permit negative amortization. An additional $12 million of loans were modified at below market interest rates in loan workout situations.

          We originate one-to-four unit residential mortgage loans both with and without loan origination fees. In mortgage transactions for which we charge no origination fees, we receive a higher interest rate than those for which we charge fees. In addition, a prepayment fee on loans with no origination fees is generally required if prepaid within the first three years. These loans generally result in deferrable loan origination costs exceeding loan origination fees.

          Originations of adjustable rate residential one-to-four unit loans for portfolio, including loans purchased, totaled $2.1 billion in 2007, down from $4.2 billion in 2006 and $7.1 billion in 2005. Of the 2007 total:

 

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          The following table sets forth loans originated, including purchases, for investment and for sale during the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Loans originated and purchased

Loan investment portfolio:

Residential one-to-four units:

Adjustable by index:

COFI

$

334,364

$

2,431,406

$

5,578,906

$

5,995,317

$

1,077,726

MTA

12,574

268,360

1,481,639

1,505,413

1,795,628

LIBOR

385,171

229,374

14,188

667,227

405,080

CMT

74,115

125,783

-

-

-

Adjustable – fixed for 3-5 years

1,321,510

1,113,255

5,827

124,008

1,353,320

Fixed

873

224

525

482

22,647

Total residential one-to-four units

2,128,607

4,168,402

7,081,085

8,292,447

4,654,401

Other

80,801

185,078

305,639

628,715

377,355

Total for investment portfolio

2,209,408

4,353,480

7,386,724

8,921,162

5,031,756

Sale portfolio (a)

1,572,424

3,475,552

7,715,200

6,783,718

6,223,868

Total for investment and sale portfolios

$

3,781,832

$

7,829,032

$

15,101,924

$

15,704,880

$

11,255,624
(a)Primarily residential one-to-four unit loans.

          The following table sets forth our investment portfolio of residential one-to-four unit adjustable rate loans by index, excluding our adjustable–fixed for 3-5 year loans which are still in their initial fixed rate period, at the dates indicated.

December 31,

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

% of

% of

% of

% of

% of

(Dollars in Thousands)

Amount

Total

Amount

Total

Amount

Total

Amount

Total

Amount

Total

Loan Investment Portfolio

Residential one-to-four units:

Adjustable by index:

COFI

$

6,383,837

75

%

$

9,231,837

77

%

$

10,733,770

76

%

$

8,461,835

72

%

$

4,819,852

61

%

MTA

1,256,672

15

2,094,828

18

2,846,273

20

2,224,130

19

2,503,336

32

LIBOR

444,483

5

364,537

3

410,010

3

908,596

8

403,450

5

Other, primarily CMT

394,829

5

209,191

2

155,498

1

119,475

1

185,437

2

Total adjustable loans (a)

$

8,479,821

100

%

$

11,900,393

100

%

$

14,145,551

100

%

$

11,714,036

100

%

$

7,912,075

100

%
(a) Excludes residential one-to-four unit adjustable–fixed for 3-5 year loans still in their initial fixed rate period.

          At December 31, 2007, $7.5 billion or 69% of our total residential one-to-four unit loans held for investment were subject to negative amortization, of which $379 million or 5.03% represented the amount of negative amortization included in the loan balance. The amount of negative amortization included in the loan balance increased $58 million during 2007, as borrowers took advantage of the flexibility of this product. During 2007, approximately 28% of our loan interest income represented negative amortization, compared to 27% in 2006 and 16% in 2005. At origination, these loans had a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 73%. In addition, $2.7 billion or 25% of our residential one-to-four unit loans held for investment represented loans requiring interest only payments over the initial terms of the loans, generally the first three to five years.

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          The following table sets forth our investment portfolio of residential one-to-four unit adjustable rate loans subject to negative amortization and with interest only payments, along with negative amortization included in the loan balance, loan to value ratio information and weighted average age of the loans, at the dates indicated.

December 31,

Negative

Loan to

Current

Weighted

Amortization

Value

Loan to

Average

Loan

% of

Included in the

Ratio at

Value

Age

(Dollars in Thousands)

Balance

Total

Loan Balance

Origination

Ratio (a)

(Months)

Loan Investment Portfolio

Residential one-to-four units subject to negative

amortization:

2007:

With negative amortization:

Balance less than or equal to original loan amount

$

189,508

3

%

$

1,253

70

%

69

%

37

Balance greater than original loan amount

6,501,649

86

377,411

74

78

29

Total with negative amortization

6,691,157

89

378,664

74

78

30

Not utilizing negative amortization

839,433

11

-

69

65

55

Total loans subject to negative amortization

$

7,530,590

100

%

$

378,664

73

%

77

%

32

As a percentage of total residential one-to-four unit loans

69

%

Total loans with interest only payments

$

2,745,117

70

%

70

%

16

As a percentage of total residential one-to-four unit loans

25

%

2006:

With negative amortization:

Balance less than or equal to original loan amount

$

477,873

4

%

$

1,933

70

%

69

%

31

Balance greater than original loan amount

9,320,945

83

318,533

73

76

20

Total with negative amortization

9,798,818

87

320,466

73

75

21

Not utilizing negative amortization

1,401,052

13

-

69

65

41

Total loans subject to negative amortization

$

11,199,870

100

%

$

320,466

73

%

74

%

23

As a percentage of total residential one-to-four unit loans

85

%

Total loans with interest only payments

$

1,578,202

69

%

68

%

12

As a percentage of total residential one-to-four unit loans

12

%
(a) Based on current loan balance relative to the lower of the appraised value or sales price at time of origination.

          Our adjustable rate loans subject to negative amortization require a payment recast every five years and additionally when the loan balance reaches the maximum permissible level of negative amortization, while interest only loans require a payment recast when the initial fixed rate or interest only period expires. At payment recast, the fully-indexed interest rate is used to calculate a new monthly loan payment that provides for full amortization of the loan balance over the remaining term of the loan. Generally, the new loan payment is significantly higher and therefore default risk typically increases. We have other adjustable rate loans that also are subject to payment recasts but the new loan payments are not likely to be as severe as those associated with loans subject to negative amortization or interest only payments because the original loan payments already include principal amortization.

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          The following table sets forth projected first-time loan payment recasts for our residential one-to-four unit adjustable rate loans subject to negative amortization and interest only payments for the four quarters of 2008 and the annual periods of 2008, 2009 and 2010, but excludes payment recasts projected beyond 2010. To determine projected first-time loan payment recasts, we assumed that borrowers will continue to utilize negative amortization at the same rate as they did in the preceding 12 months and no loans prepay. Therefore, the projected recast amounts may be overstated as some portion of these loans is likely to prepay or be modified as part of our borrower retention or loan workout programs. For example, at the end of 2006, we forecasted that $1.4 billion of loans subject to negative amortization would recast for the first-time in 2007, of which $527 million did recast while:

Projected First-Time Loan Recasts at December 31, 2007 for

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Year Ended

Year Ended

Year Ended

(Dollars in Thousands)

2008

2008

2008

2008

2008

2009

2010

Loan Investment Portfolio

Residential one-to-four units:

Loans subject to negative amortization

$

705,018

$

967,339

$

865,604

$

593,525

$

3,131,486

$

1,776,267

$

901,161

Loans with interest only payments

-

96,532

12,567

2,218

111,317

181,898

30,366

Total

$

705,018

$

1,063,871

$

878,171

$

595,743

$

3,242,803

$

1,958,165

931,527

As a percentage of total residential

one-to-four unit loans

6

%

10

%

8

%

5

%

30

%

18

%

9

%

          At year-end 2007, 17% of our residential one-to-four unit loans were originated in 2007, with an additional 27% in 2006 and 32% in 2005, which are relatively new and unseasoned. The following table sets forth our investment portfolio of residential one-to-four unit loans by year of origination segregated by those subject to negative amortization, those with interest only payments and all others at the dates indicated. From year to year, loans may change categories due to modification.

Loans by Year of Origination

(Dollars in Thousands)

2003 and Prior

2004

2005

2006

2007

Balance

Loan Investment Portfolio

Residential one-to-four units:

At December 31, 2007:

Loans subject to negative amortization

$

624,937

$

1,440,183

$

3,144,364

$

1,888,298

$

432,808

$

7,530,590

Loans with interest only payments

125,118

108,723

183,345

1,024,462

1,303,469

2,745,117

All other loans

214,360

47,660

99,946

78,344

161,211

601,521

Total residential one-to-four units

$

964,415

$

1,596,566

$

3,427,655

$

2,991,104

$

1,897,488

$

10,877,228

As a percentage of total residential

one-to-four unit loans

9

%

15

%

32

%

27

%

17

%

100

%

2002 and Prior

2003

2004

2005

2006

Balance

At December 31, 2006:

Loans subject to negative amortization

$

676,964

$

463,638

$

2,862,683

$

4,713,128

$

2,483,457

$

11,199,870

Loans with interest only payments

-

178,416

97,103

12,446

1,290,237

1,578,202

All other loans

225,312

78,341

28,146

7,329

109,804

448,932

Total residential one-to-four units

$

902,276

$

720,395

$

2,987,932

$

4,732,903

$

3,883,498

$

13,227,004

As a percentage of total residential

one-to-four unit loans

7

%

5

%

23

%

36

%

29

%

100

%

 

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          At year-end 2007, 89% of our real estate loans were concentrated and secured by properties located in California. The following table sets forth the major geographic distribution of our investment portfolio of residential one-to-four unit loans at the dates indicated.

December 31,

2007

2006

% of

% of

(Dollars in Thousands)

Amount

Total

Amount

Total

Loan Investment Portfolio

Residential one-to-four units:

California county:

Los Angeles

$

2,000,364

18

%

$

2,503,267

19

%

San Diego

1,255,132

12

1,524,947

11

Orange

877,618

8

1,066,863

8

Santa Clara

849,659

8

936,406

7

Alameda

538,137

5

618,164

5

Riverside

537,485

5

677,960

5

Contra Costa

476,209

4

563,727

4

San Bernardino

338,590

3

431,193

3

Sacramento

325,473

3

395,679

3

San Mateo

273,983

3

340,691

3

All other counties

2,182,131

20

2,642,564

20

Total California

9,654,781

89

11,701,461

88

Arizona

466,600

4

523,532

4

All other states

755,847

7

1,002,011

8

Total residential one-to-four units

$

10,877,228

100

%

13,227,004

100

%

          The following table sets forth our investment portfolio of residential one-to-four unit loans by the Fair Isaac Corporation credit score model ("FICO") of the borrower at origination at the dates indicated.

December 31,

2007

2006

% of

% of

(Dollars in Thousands)

Amount

Total

Amount

Total

Loan Investment Portfolio

Residential one-to-four units:

FICO score at Origination:

620 or below

$

407,764

4

%

$

645,004

5

%

621 to 659

2,573,185

24

3,344,594

25

660 to 719

4,122,326

38

5,095,599

39

720 and above

3,630,721

33

3,964,348

30

Not available

143,232

1

177,459

1

Total residential one-to-four units

$

10,877,228

100

%

$

13,227,004

100

%

Weighted average FICO score for loan investment portfolio of

residential one-to-four units

697

692

 

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          The following table sets forth our investment portfolio of residential one-to-four unit loans by original loan-to-value ratio at the dates indicated. For this table, if private mortgage insurance has been removed, the loan-to-value ratios have been updated to reflect the current loan balance and an updated appraisal.

December 31,

2007

2006

% of

% of

% of

% of

(Dollars in Thousands)

Amount

Total

Total

Amount

Total

Total

Loan Investment Portfolio

Residential one-to-four units:

80% or below:

60% or less

$

1,539,989

15

%

14

%

$

1,940,772

15

%

15

%

61% to 70%

1,931,397

19

18

2,349,016

19

18

71% to 80%

6,866,261

66

63

8,271,605

66

62

Total 80% or below

10,337,647

100

95

12,561,393

100

95

81% to 85%:

With private mortgage insurance:

MGIC

7,805

9

5,935

6

RMIC

42,231

51

45,584

47

UGI

31,131

38

42,779

44

All others

1,452

2

2,385

3

Total with private mortgage insurance

82,619

100

1

96,683

100

1

Without private mortgage insurance

1,728

-

1,789

-

Total 81% to 85%

84,347

1

98,472

1

86% to 90%:

With private mortgage insurance:

MGIC

19,563

10

20,411

9

RMIC

107,673

58

129,320

56

UGI

53,423

29

73,780

32

All others

4,959

3

7,960

3

Total with private mortgage insurance

185,618

100

2

231,471

100

2

Without private mortgage insurance

4,624

-

5,960

-

Total 86% to 90%

190,242

2

237,431

2

90% and above:

With private mortgage insurance:

MGIC

19,981

9

24,574

8

RMIC

132,823

57

164,307

55

UGI

73,066

31

100,030

33

All others

7,398

3

11,635

4

Total with private mortgage insurance

233,268

100

%

2

300,546

100

%

2

Without private mortgage insurance (a)

28,778

-

25,569

-

Total 90% and above

262,046

2

326,115

2

Not available

2,946

-

3,593

-

Total residential one-to-four units

$

10,877,228

100

%

$

13,227,004

100

%

Weighted average loan-to-value ratio for loan investment

portfolio of residential one-to-four units

72

%

72

%
(a) Primarily related to Community Reinvestment Act activities.

 

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          In addition to the other credit risks already identified, 82% of our residential one-to-four unit loans held for investment at year-end 2007 were underwritten based on borrower stated income and asset verification and an additional 7% were underwritten with no verification of either borrower income or assets.

          Credit risks are mitigated primarily by various minimum borrower credit requirements and maximum loan-to-value ratio limitations. For example, at December 31, 2007, the average loan-to-value ratio at origination of our residential one-to-four unit loan portfolio was 72%. However, even with these requirements and limitations, our risk mitigation strategy is limited by potential defects in the underwriting process as well as potential changes in the loan-to-value ratio due to negative amortization and declines in home values after the loans were originated. For example, while residential property values increased in the past thereby further reducing our exposure to credit risk, home value declines emerged in 2006 and are continuing in most markets in which we lend. The uncertainty of future home value changes may materially impact the risk associated with our loan portfolio since 44% of these loans were originated in the last two years. For further information, see Residential Real Estate Lending on page 4, and Risk Factors on page 22.

          We originated $11 million of home equity loans and lines of credit in 2007, down from $27 million in 2006 and $159 million in 2005. We originated $1 million of loans secured by multi-family properties in 2007, compared with $70 million in 2006 and none in 2005. During 2007, we originated $55 million of construction loans, compared to $34 million in 2006 and $97 million in 2005. Our origination of land development loans totaled $6 million in 2007, down from $49 million in 2006 and $46 million in 2005. Origination of commercial non-mortgage loans totaled $1 million in 2007, with none in 2006. Origination of consumer loans totaled $5 million in 2007, unchanged from 2006 and up from $3 million in 2005.

          At December 31, 2007, our unfunded loan application pipeline totaled $741 million. Within that pipeline, we had commitments to borrowers for short-term interest rate locks, before the reduction of expected fallout, of $278 million, of which $82 million were related to residential one-to-four unit loans being originated for sale in the secondary market. Furthermore, we had commitments for undrawn lines of credit of $248 million and loans in process of $59 million. We believe our current sources of funds will be adequate relative to these obligations.

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          The following table sets forth the origination, purchase and sale activity relating to our loans and mortgage-backed securities during the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Investment Portfolio

Loans originated:

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential one-to-four units:

Adjustable

$

806,224

$

3,033,321

$

7,012,206

$

7,930,764

$

3,260,914

Adjustable – fixed for 3-5 years

1,321,510

1,113,255

5,827

124,008

704,318

Fixed

873

155

525

284

21,915

Total residential one-to-four units

2,128,607

4,146,731

7,018,558

8,055,056

3,987,147

Home equity loans and lines of credit

11,493

26,512

158,697

528,453

176,820

Residential five or more units – adjustable

1,185

69,668

-

20,801

46,774

Total residential

2,141,285

4,242,911

7,177,255

8,604,310

4,210,741

Commercial real estate

1,350

630

-

10,039

3,847

Construction

55,159

33,567

97,437

36,817

80,201

Land

5,899

49,389

46,218

28,053

19,589

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

800

-

200

1,375

2,585

Consumer

4,915

5,312

3,087

2,124

8,906

Total loans originated

2,209,408

4,331,809

7,324,197

8,682,718

4,325,869

Real estate loans purchased:

One-to-four units

-

21,671

62,527

237,391

667,254

Other (a)

-

-

-

1,053

38,633

Total real estate loans purchased

-

21,671

62,527

238,444

705,887

Total loans originated and purchased

2,209,408

4,353,480

7,386,724

8,921,162

5,031,756

Loan repayments

(4,777,673

)

(6,215,012

)

(5,716,880

)

(4,570,630

)

(5,212,106

)

Other net changes (b, c)

(205,859

)

311,658

279,754

(1,059,114

)

(24,171

)

Increase (decrease) in loans held for investment, net

(2,774,124

)

(1,549,874

)

1,949,598

3,291,418

(204,521

)

Sale Portfolio

Originated whole loans:

Residential one-to-four units

1,556,552

3,471,366

7,658,295

6,715,955

6,219,652

Non-mortgage loans

-

-

-

730

3,154

Residential one-to-four unit loans purchased

15,872

4,186

56,905

67,033

1,062

Loans transferred from (to) the investment portfolio (c)

(24,140

)

(44,163

)

(31,582

)

977,625

(7,274

)

Originated whole loans sold

(758,492

)

(2,588,250

)

(7,298,576

)

(5,090,301

)

(939,373

)

Loans exchanged for mortgage-backed securities (d)

(1,039,106

)

(933,160

)

(1,029,223

)

(1,796,201

)

(5,642,483

)

Capitalized basis adjustment (e)

(125

)

733

3,625

(4,331

)

(1,816

)

Other net changes (f)

(10,392

)

(11,985

)

(31,241

)

(15,278

)

(7,135

)

Increase (decrease) in loans held for sale, net

(259,831

)

(101,273

)

(671,797

)

855,232

(374,213

)

Mortgage-backed securities, net:

Received in exchange for loans (d)

1,039,106

933,160

1,029,223

1,796,201

5,642,483

Sold (c)

(1,039,106

)

(933,160

)

(1,029,223

)

(1,796,201

)

(5,642,483

)

Repayments

(141

)

(26

)

(24

)

(24

)

(1,882

)

Other net changes

1

-

(3

)

(6

)

(37

)

Decrease in mortgage-backed securities available for sale

(140

)

(26

)

(27

)

(30

)

(1,919

)

Increase (decrease) in loans held for sale and

mortgage-backed securities available for sale

(259,971

)

(101,299

)

(671,824)

855,202

(376,132

)

Total increase (decrease) in loans and

mortgage-backed securities, net

$

(3,034,095

)

$

(1,651,173

)

$

1,277,774

$

4,146,620

$

(580,653

)
(a) Primarily five or more unit residential loans.
(b) Primarily included changes in undisbursed funds for lines of credit and construction loans, in loss allowances, in net deferred costs and premiums, in interest capitalized on loans (negative amortization), and from loans transferred to real estate acquired in settlement of loans or from (to) the held for sale portfolio.
(c) During the fourth quarter of 2004, we transferred to our sale portfolio and sold approximately $1 billion of our loans held for investment.
(d) These transactions typically involve creation of an MBS by a government sponsored entity (GSE) from loans sold by, and delivered by, us to the GSE. While the GSE is obligated to provide us with the MBS in exchange for the sold loans, the GSE typically fulfills this commitment through delivery of the MBS directly to the third-party purchaser based on a forward sales commitment made by us to that third party. The sales of both the loans and MBS are settled typically on a same-day basis such that we do not retain the MBS. If the MBS were to be retained with an intent to sell, we would classify the security as held for trading and record changes in fair value in our consolidated statement of income.
(e) Reflected the change in fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to the date of funding.
(f) Primarily included repayments and the change in net deferred costs and premiums.

 

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          The following table sets forth the composition of our loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolio at the dates indicated.

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Investment Portfolio

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential one-to-four units:

Adjustable

$

8,302,538

$

11,786,038

$

14,014,908

$

11,657,649

$

7,885,761

Adjustable – fixed for 3-5 years

2,528,287

1,397,516

608,355

1,037,373

1,730,275

Fixed

46,403

43,450

51,427

68,497

109,474

Total residential one-to-four units

10,877,228

13,227,004

14,674,690

12,763,519

9,725,510

Home equity loans and lines of credit

138,305

187,939

274,014

276,666

84,215

Residential five or more units:

Adjustable

100,098

112,580

68,390

95,163

91,024

Fixed

865

908

1,141

1,424

1,904

Commercial real estate:

Adjustable

23,837

23,943

25,547

28,384

36,142

Fixed

2,590

2,757

3,244

4,294

13,144

Construction

81,098

52,922

82,379

67,519

105,706

Land

49,521

58,910

23,630

25,569

16,855

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

5,000

2,400

3,981

4,997

4,975

Consumer

5,989

6,778

6,693

7,990

14,927

Total loans held for investment

11,284,531

13,676,141

15,163,709

13,275,525

10,094,402

Increase (decrease) for:

Undisbursed loan funds

(60,057

)

(40,208

)

(51,838

)

(49,089

)

(56,543

)

Net deferred costs and premiums

156,853

232,294

279,888

214,467

107,594

Allowance for loan losses

(348,167

)

(60,943

)

(34,601

)

(33,343

)

(29,311

)

Total loans held for investment, net

11,033,160

13,807,284

15,357,158

13,407,560

10,116,142

Sale Portfolio

Loans held for sale:

Residential one-to-four units

103,320

358,128

459,081

1,122,534

276,295

Non-mortgage

-

-

-

-

3,090

Net deferred costs and premiums

(109

)

4,789

5,841

17,810

1,396

Capitalized basis adjustment (a)

173

298

(434

)

(4,059

)

272

Total loans held for sale, net

103,384

363,215

464,488

1,136,285

281,053

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale:

Adjustable

111

251

277

304

334

Fixed

-

-

-

-

-

Total mortgage-backed securities available for sale

111

251

277

304

334

Total loans held for sale and mortgage-backed

securities available for sale

103,495

363,466

464,765

1,136,589

281,387

Total loans and mortgage-backed securities, net

$

11,136,655

$

14,170,750

$

15,821,923

$

14,544,149

$

10,397,529
(a) Reflected the change in fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to the date of funding.

          We carry loans for sale at the lower of cost or fair value. At December 31, 2007, no valuation allowance was required as the fair value exceeded book value on an aggregate basis.

          We carry mortgage-backed securities available for sale at fair value which, at December 31, 2007, was essentially equal to our cost basis.

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          The table below sets forth the scheduled contractual maturities, including principal amortization, of our loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolio, including loans held for sale, at December 31, 2007.

After 1 Year

After 2 Years

After 3 Years

After 5 Years

After 10 Years

Within

Through 2

Through 3

Through 5

Through 10

Through 15

Beyond

(In Thousands)

1 Year

Years

Years

Years

Years

Years

15 Years

Total

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units:

Adjustable by index:

COFI

$

49,929

$

54,001

$

58,407

$

131,503

$

434,948

$

643,804

$

5,022,080

$

6,394,672

MTA (a)

10,458

11,307

12,222

27,496

90,794

134,079

1,078,363

1,364,719

LIBOR (b)

31,735

33,806

36,016

79,237

248,046

340,316

1,803,829

2,572,985

Other, primarily CMT (c)

8,422

8,910

9,423

20,507

62,573

82,833

306,938

499,606

Fixed

2,182

2,327

2,719

5,450

17,104

23,529

95,255

148,566

Home equity loans and

lines of credit (d)

393

635

854

5,476

130,947

-

-

138,305

Five or more units:

Adjustable

16,785

18,019

19,343

22,947

2,604

20,400

-

100,098

Fixed

27

27

28

204

202

294

83

865

Commercial real estate:

Adjustable

486

524

562

1,253

20,909

103

-

23,837

Fixed

140

157

2,061

232

-

-

-

2,590

Construction

53,416

27,682

-

-

-

-

-

81,098

Land

47,522

30

33

74

248

374

1,240

49,521

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

5,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,000

Consumer

1,353

1,517

1,705

1,414

-

-

-

5,989

Total loans

227,848

158,942

143,373

295,793

1,008,375

1,245,732

8,307,788

11,387,851

Mortgage-backed securities

3

4

4

8

25

34

33

111

Total loans and mortgage-

backed securities

$

227,851

$

158,946

$

143,377

$

295,801

$

1,008,400

$

1,245,766

$

8,307,821

$

11,387,962
(a) Included $19 million of residential one-to-four unit adjustable–fixed for 3-5 year loans still in their initial fixed rate period.
(b) Included $213 million of residential one-to-four unit adjustable–fixed for 3-5 year loans still in their initial fixed rate period.
(c) Included $2.2 billion of residential one-to-four adjustable–fixed for 3-5 year loans still in their initial fixed rate period.
(d) Home equity loans are interest only, with balances due at the end of the term. All or part of the outstanding balances may be paid off at any time during the term without penalty.

          At December 31, 2007, the maximum amount the Bank could have loaned to any one borrower, and related entities, per regulatory limits was $229 million or $381 million for loans secured by readily marketable collateral, compared with $234 million or $390 million for loans secured by readily marketable collateral at year-end 2006. We do not expect these regulatory limitations will adversely impact our proposed lending activities during 2008.

Investment Securities

          The following table sets forth the composition of our investment securities portfolio at the dates indicated.

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Federal funds

$

5,900

$

1

$

-

$

-

$

1,500

Investment securities available for sale:

U.S. Treasury

-

-

-

-

-

Government sponsored entities

1,549,818

1,433,113

626,249

496,944

690,281

Other

61

63

64

65

66

Total investment securities

$

1,555,779

$

1,433,177

$

626,313

$

497,009

$

691,847

 

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          The fair value of temporarily impaired investment securities, the amount of unrealized losses and the length of time these unrealized losses existed as of December 31, 2007 are presented in the following table. The unrealized losses on investment securities that have been in a loss position for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer are due to changes in market interest rates and are not considered to be other than temporary. We have the intent and ability to hold these securities until the temporary impairment is eliminated.

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

(In Thousands)

Fair Value

Losses

Fair Value

Losses

Fair Value

Losses

Investment securities available for sale:

U.S. Treasury

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Government sponsored entities

99,980

20

4,997

3

104,977

23

Other

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total temporarily impaired securities

$

99,980

$

20

$

4,997

$

3

$

104,977

$

23

          The following table sets forth the contractual maturities of our investment securities and their weighted average yields at December 31, 2007.

Amount Due as of December 31, 2007

In 1 Year

After 1 Year

After 5 Years

After

(Dollars in Thousands)

or Less

Through 5 Years

Through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

Federal funds

$

5,900

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

5,900

Weighted average yield

1.00

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

1.00

%

Investment securities available for sale:

U.S. Treasury

-

-

-

-

-

Weighted average yield

-

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

Government sponsored entities (a)

-

941,453

508,385

99,980

1,549,818

Weighted average yield

-

%

5.16

%

5.02

%

5.00

%

5.11

%

Other

-

-

-

61

61

Weighted average yield

-

%

-

%

-

%

6.25

%

6.25

%

Total investment securities

$

5,900

$

941,453

$

508,385

$

100,041

$

1,555,779

Weighted average yield

1.00

%

5.16

%

5.02

%

5.00

%

5.09

%
(a) At December 31, 2007, 14% of our investment securities had step-up provisions that stipulate increases in the coupon rate ranging from 0.25% to 1.00% at various specified dates ranging from November 2008 to November 2021. In addition, at December 31, 2007, all of these investment securities contained call provisions from January 2008 to August 2022. Yields for investment securities available for sale are calculated using historical cost balances and are not adjusted for changes in fair value that are reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

Investments in Real Estate and Joint Ventures

          DSL Service Company participates as an owner of, or a partner in, a variety of real estate development projects, principally residential developments and retail neighborhood shopping centers, most of which are located in California. At December 31, 2007, the Bank had no loan commitments to the joint ventures. For additional information regarding these real estate investments, see Note 6 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 105.

          DSL Service Company is entitled to a priority return on its equity invested in its joint venture projects after third-party debt, and it shares profits and losses with the developer partner generally on an equal basis. DSL Service Company has obtained guarantees from the principals of the developer partners. Partnership equity or deficit accounts are affected by current period results of operations, additional partner advances, partnership distributions and partnership liquidations. We have analyzed our variable interests in these joint venture projects and we have determined based on the dispersal of risks among the parties involved that we are not the primary beneficiary of any of these variable interest entities. Therefore, the joint venture projects are not consolidated into our financial results, but rather are accounted for under the equity method.

          As of December 31, 2007, DSL Service Company was involved with one joint venture partner. This partner was the operator of three residential housing development projects. DSL Service Company also had three wholly owned retail neighborhood shopping centers located in California and Arizona.

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          Our investment in real estate and joint ventures amounted to $69 million at December 31, 2007, compared with $60 million at December 31, 2006 and $49 million at December 31, 2005. The increase during 2007 was primarily attributed to additional investments of $10 million primarily in existing wholly owned projects, $3 million in investments of community development funds and $3 million for the purchase of land. These increases were partially offset by our share of net losses on joint ventures of $7 million. The increase during 2006 was primarily attributed to the purchase of an investment with a carrying value of $11 million, additional increases of $4 million in investments of community development funds and $2 million primarily in existing wholly owned projects. This was offset by the partial sale of a project with a carrying value of $6 million.

          The following table sets forth the condensed balance sheet of DSL Service Company’s residential joint ventures at the dates indicated, on a historical cost basis.

December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

Assets

Cash

$

5,157

$

8,683

Projects under development

48,763

74,659

Other assets

264

4,079

$

54,184

$

87,421

Liabilities and Equity

Liabilities:

Notes payable

$

41,110

$

56,088

Other

4,448

4,743

Equity (deficit):

DSL Service Company (a)

17,365

24,791

Allowance for losses provided by DSL Service Company (b)

319

-

Other partners (b)

(9,058

)

1,799

Net equity

8,626

26,590

$

54,184

$

87,421

Number of joint venture projects

3

4
(a) Included priority return payments from joint ventures to DSL Service Company.
(b) Represents the other partner’s equity (deficit) interest in the accumulated retained earnings of the respective joint ventures. Those results include the net profit on sales and the operating results of the real estate assets, net of funding costs and asset impairment writedowns. Except for any secured financing which has been obtained, DSL Service Company has provided all other financing. As part of our internal asset review process, we compare the fair value of joint venture real estate assets, net of secured notes payable to others, to the partners’ equity (deficit) investment. To the extent the net fair value of real estate assets is less than the partners’ equity (deficit) investment, we make a provision to create a valuation allowance for DSL Service Company’s share of the loss. No valuation allowance was required at December 31, 2006.

 

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          The following table sets forth by property type our investments in real estate and related allowances for losses at December 31, 2007 and 2006. For further information regarding the establishment of loss allowances, see Allowance for Credit and Real Estate Losses on page 72.

Retail

Neighborhood

(Dollars in Thousands)

Residential

Shopping Centers

Land

Total

2007:

Investment in wholly owned projects (a)

$

-

$

890

$

39,698

$

40,588

Investment in community development funds

10,829

-

-

10,829

Allowance for losses

-

-

(103

)

(103

)

Net investment in real estate projects

$

10,829

$

890

$

39,595

$

51,314

Number of projects

9

3

8

20

2006:

Investment in wholly owned projects (a)

$

-

$

911

$

26,613

$

27,524

Investment in community development funds

7,631

-

-

7,631

Allowance for losses

-

-

(103

)

(103

)

Net investment in real estate projects

$

7,631

$

911

$

26,510

$

35,052

Number of projects

9

3

6

18
(a) Included five free-standing stores that are part of neighborhood shopping centers totaling less than $1 million, which we counted as one project at both December 31, 2007 and 2006.

          Real estate investments entail risks similar to those associated with our construction and commercial lending activities. In addition, California courts have imposed warranty-like responsibility on developers of new housing for defects in structure and the housing site, including soil conditions. This responsibility is not necessarily dependent upon a finding that the developer was negligent. Owners of real property also may incur liabilities with respect to environmental matters, including financial responsibility for clean-up of hazardous waste or other conditions, under various federal and state laws.

Deposits

          Our deposits declined $1.3 billion or 10.9% in 2007 and totaled $10.5 billion at year end. Compared with the year-ago period, our certificates of deposit declined $890 million or 9.8%, while our lower-rate transaction accounts (i.e., checking, money market and regular passbook) declined $399 million or 14.9%, due primarily to a decline of $233 million in regular passbook accounts. Although deposits declined during the year, the number of checking accounts increased 5.7%.

           During 2007, one in-store branch was closed due to the closure or sale of the grocery stores in which it was located and one traditional branch was opened. At December 31, 2007, our total number of branches was 172, of which 168 were in California and four were in Arizona. The average deposit size of our 82 traditional branches was $102 million, while the average deposit size of our 90 in-store branches was $24 million.

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          The following table sets forth information concerning our deposits and weighted average rates paid at the dates indicated.

December 31,

2007

2006

2005

Weighted

Weighted

Weighted

Average

Average

Average

(Dollars in Thousands)

Rate

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

Amount

Transaction accounts:

Non-interest-bearing checking (a)

-

%

$

645,730

-

%

$

769,086

-

%

$

705,077

Interest-bearing checking (a)

0.27

464,980

0.28

493,620

0.30

529,133

Money market

1.04

134,640

1.04

148,448

1.05

164,192

Regular passbook

0.95

1,035,964

0.97

1,269,420

1.04

1,816,635

Total transaction accounts

0.55

2,281,314

0.57

2,680,574

0.69

3,215,037

Certificates of deposit:

Less than 2.00%

1.25

21,915

1.29

22,566

1.68

86,992

2.00-2.49

2.31

148

2.29

686

2.41

147,632

2.50-2.99

2.83

6,889

2.80

25,375

2.78

215,297

3.00-3.49

3.28

72,288

3.30

128,294

3.27

1,001,901

3.50-3.99

3.86

43,481

3.89

237,155

3.78

4,114,751

4.00-4.49

4.29

306,302

4.31

692,386

4.17

2,622,618

4.50-4.99

4.85

6,026,108

4.82

2,722,829

4.81

455,192

5.00-5.49

5.10

1,736,673

5.19

5,008,378

5.07

14,516

5.50 and greater

6.00

923

5.54

266,626

5.61

2,912

Total certificates of deposit

4.85

8,214,727

4.94

9,104,295

3.83

8,661,811

Total deposits

3.92

%

$

10,496,041

3.95

%

$

11,784,869

2.98

%

$

11,876,848
(a) Included amounts swept into money market deposit accounts.

          The following table shows at December 31, 2007 our certificates of deposit maturities by interest rate category.

Less

Than

3.50% -

4.00% -

4.50% -

5.00% -

5.50%

Percent

(Dollars in Thousands)

3.49%

3.99%

4.49%

4.99%

5.49%

and Greater

Total (a)

of Total

Within 3 months

$

47,776

$

12,563

$

26,578

$

2,515,872

$

990,838

$

233

$

3,593,860

44

%

4 to 6 months

9,355

509

32,749

2,117,216

487,099

683

2,647,611

32

7 to 12 months

26,345

2,058

155,070

1,223,459

255,802

7

1,662,741

20

13 to 24 months

17,753

18,993

33,439

83,841

1,970

-

155,996

2

25 to 36 months

10

9,271

46,927

16,107

526

-

72,841

1

37 to 60 months

1

87

11,539

69,613

438

-

81,678

1

Over 60 months

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

$

101,240

$

43,481

$

306,302

$

6,026,108

$

1,736,673

$

923

$

8,214,727

100

%
(a) Includes certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over totaling $1.7 billion with maturities within 3 months, $1.2 billion with maturities of 4 to 6 months, $0.7 billion with maturities of 7 to 12 months and $0.1 billion with a remaining term of more than 12 months.

Borrowings

          At December 31, 2007, borrowings totaled $1.4 billion, down from $2.8 billion at year-end 2006 and $3.8 billion at year-end 2005. The decrease during 2007 was due primarily to a decline of $944 million in FHLB advances and $470 million in securities sold under agreements to repurchase. During 2004, the holding company issued $200 million of 6.5% 10-year unsecured senior notes. The net proceeds, after deducting underwriting discounts and our offering expenses, were approximately $198 million. Those proceeds were used to redeem our $124 million of 10% junior subordinated debentures prior to their maturity and, in turn, to redeem the related capital securities and make a capital investment in the Bank to support its asset growth. We redeemed our junior subordinated debentures because of the lower interest rate at which we were able to issue the senior debt, which has resulted in lower interest expense.

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          The following table sets forth information concerning our FHLB advances and other borrowings at the dates indicated.

December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

$

-

$

469,971

$

-

$

-

$

-

Federal Home Loan Bank advances (a)

1,197,100

2,140,785

3,557,515

4,559,622

2,125,150

Real estate notes

-

-

-

-

4,161

Senior notes

198,445

198,260

198,087

197,924

-

Junior subordinated debentures (b)

-

-

-

-

123,711

Total borrowings

$

1,395,545

$

2,809,016

$

3,755,602

$

4,757,546

$

2,253,022

Weighted average rate on borrowings during the year (a)

5.89

%

5.40

%

3.65

%

2.62

%

4.46

%

Total borrowings as a percentage of total assets

10.41

17.33

21.97

30.40

19.35
(a) Starting in the first quarter of 2004, the impact of interest rate swap contracts was included, with notional amounts totaling $430 million of receive-fixed, pay-3-month LIBOR variable interest, which contracts serve as a permitted hedge against a portion of our FHLB advances.
(b) On July 23, 2004, we redeemed our junior subordinated debentures before maturity.

          The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our short-term borrowings.

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

FHLB advances with original maturities less than one year:

Balance at end of year

$

745,490

$

1,660,000

$

2,975,000

Average balance outstanding during the year

839,336

2,666,010

3,337,865

Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the year

1,399,600

3,290,000

4,360,000

Weighted average interest rate during the year

5.23

%

5.04

%

3.19

%

Weighted average interest rate at end of year

4.55

5.38

4.39

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

Balance at end of year

$

-

$

469,971

$

-

Average balance outstanding during the year

507,099

234,596

-

Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the year

666,575

469,971

-

Weighted average interest rate during the year

5.25

%

5.32

%

-

%

Weighted average interest rate at the end of year

-

%

5.30

%

-

%

Total short-term borrowings:

Average balance outstanding during the year

$

1,346,435

$

2,900,422

$

3,337,865

Weighted average interest rate during the year

5.24

%

5.06

%

3.19

%

          At year-end 2007, intermediate and long-term borrowings totaled $650 million, down from $679 million at December 31, 2006. The weighted average rate on our intermediate and long-term borrowings at year-end 2007 was 7.13%.

          The following table sets forth the maturities of our intermediate and long-term borrowings at December 31, 2007.

(In Thousands)

2008

$

426,610

2009

-

2010

-

2011

-

2012

25,000

Thereafter

198,445

Total intermediate and long-term borrowings

$

650,055

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

          We consolidate majority-owned subsidiaries that we control. We account for other affiliates, including joint ventures, in which we do not exhibit significant control or have majority ownership, by the equity method of accounting. For those relationships in which we own less than 20%, we generally carry them at cost. In the course of our business, we participate in real estate joint ventures through our wholly-owned subsidiary, DSL Service Company. Our real estate joint ventures do not require consolidation as a result of applying the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation 46 (revised December 2003). For further information regarding our real estate joint venture partnerships, see Note 6 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 105.

          We also utilize financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to originate fixed and variable rate mortgage loans held for investment, undisbursed loan funds, lines and letters of credit, and commitments to purchase loans, mortgage-backed securities for our portfolio, and commitments to invest in community development funds. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement we have in particular classes of financial instruments. For further information regarding these commitments, see Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk on page 60, Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments on page 79 and Note 20 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 120.

          We use the same credit policies in making commitments to originate or purchase loans, lines of credit and letters of credit as we do for on-balance sheet instruments. For commitments to originate loans held for investment, the contract amounts represent exposure to loss from market fluctuations as well as credit loss. In regard to these commitments, adverse changes from market fluctuations are generally not hedged. We control the credit risk of our commitments to originate loans held for investment through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures.

          We do not dispose of troubled loans or problem assets by means of unconsolidated special purpose entities.

Transactions with Related Parties

          There are no related party transactions required to be disclosed in accordance with FASB Statement No. 57, Related Party Disclosures. Loans to our executive officers and directors are made in the ordinary course of business and are made on substantially the same terms as comparable transactions.

Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk

          Market risk is the risk of loss or reduced earnings from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk in our lending and deposit taking activities. Interest rate risk primarily occurs to the degree that our interest-bearing liabilities reprice or mature on a different basis and frequency than our interest-earning assets. Since our earnings depend primarily on our net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and dividends earned on interest-earning assets and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, our principal objectives are to actively monitor and manage the effects of adverse changes in interest rates on net interest income. Our primary strategy in managing interest rate risk is to emphasize the origination for investment of adjustable rate mortgage loans or loans with relatively short maturities. Interest rates on adjustable rate mortgage loans are primarily tied to COFI, MTA, LIBOR and CMT. We also may execute swap contracts to change interest rate characteristics of our interest-earning assets or interest-bearing liabilities to better manage interest rate risk.

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          In addition to the interest rate risk associated with our lending for investment and deposit-taking activities, we also have market risk associated with our secondary marketing activities. Changes in mortgage interest rates, primarily fixed rate mortgage loans, impact the fair value of loans held for sale as well as our interest rate lock commitment derivatives, where we have committed to an interest rate with a potential borrower for a loan we intend to sell. Our objective is to hedge against fluctuations in interest rates through the use of loan forward sale and purchase contracts with government-sponsored enterprises and whole loan sale contracts with various parties. These contracts are typically obtained at the time the interest rate lock commitments are made. Therefore, as interest rates fluctuate, the changes in the fair value of our interest rate lock commitments and loans held for sale tend to be offset by changes in the fair value of the hedge contracts. We continue to hedge as previously done before the issuance of SFAS 133. As applied to our risk management strategies, SFAS 133 may increase or decrease reported net income and stockholders’ equity, depending on interest rates and other variables affecting the fair values of derivative instruments and hedged items, but will have no effect on the overall economics of the transactions. The method used for assessing the effectiveness of a hedging derivative, as well as the measurement approach for determining the ineffective aspects of the hedge, is established at the inception of the hedge. We generally do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.

          Changes in mortgage interest rates also impact the value of our MSRs. Rising interest rates typically result in slower prepayment speeds on the loans being serviced for others which increase the value of MSRs. Declining interest rates typically result in faster prepayment speeds which decrease the value of MSRs. Over time, we may use derivatives or securities to provide an economic hedge against value changes in our MSRs. However, no such hedges have been employed since 2004 when we sold approximately 80% of our MSRs.

          Our Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for implementing the Bank’s interest rate risk management policy which sets forth limits established by the Board of Directors of acceptable changes in net interest income and net portfolio value from specified changes in interest rates. The Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") defines net portfolio value as the present value of expected net cash flows from existing assets minus the present value of expected net cash flows from existing liabilities plus the present value of expected cash flows from existing off-balance sheet contracts. Our Asset/Liability Management Committee reviews, among other items, economic conditions, the interest rate outlook, the demand for loans, the availability of deposits and borrowings, and our current operating results, liquidity, capital and interest rate exposure. In addition, our Asset/Liability Management Committee monitors asset and liability maturities and repricing characteristics on a regular basis and reviews various simulations and other analyses to determine the potential impact of various business strategies in controlling the Bank’s interest rate risk and the potential impact of those strategies upon future earnings under various interest rate scenarios. Based on these reviews, our Asset/Liability Management Committee formulates a strategy that is intended to implement the objectives set forth in our business plan without exceeding the net interest income and net portfolio value limits set forth in our interest rate risk policy.

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          One measure of our exposure to differential changes in interest rates between assets and liabilities is shown in the following table which sets forth the repricing frequency of our major asset and liability categories as of December 31, 2007, as well as other information regarding the repricing and maturity differences between our interest-earning assets and the total of deposits and borrowings in future periods. We refer to these differences as "gap." We have determined the repricing frequencies by reference to projected maturities, based upon contractual maturities as adjusted for scheduled repayments and "repricing mechanisms" (i.e., provisions for changes in the interest and dividend rates of assets and liabilities). We assume prepayment rates on substantially all of our loan portfolio based upon our historical loan prepayment experience to anticipate future prepayments. Since the repricing mechanisms on a number of our assets are subject to limitations, such as caps on the amount that interest rates and payments on our loans may adjust, these assets may not respond to changes in market interest rates as completely or as rapidly as our liabilities. The interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities illustrated in the following table would vary substantially if we used different assumptions or if actual experience differed from the assumptions set forth.

December 31, 2007

After 6 Months

After 1 Year

After 5 Years

Within

Through 12

Through 5

Through 10

Beyond

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

6 Months

Months

Years

Years

10 Years

Balance

Interest-earning assets:

Investment securities and stock (a)

$

1,093,958

$

532,724

$

61

$

-

$

-

$

1,626,743

Loans and mortgage-backed securities, net: (b)

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential one-to-four units:

Adjustable

8,690,792

232,279

1,729,791

-

-

10,652,862

Fixed

104,835

3,799

20,783

11,398

6,215

147,030

Home equity loans and lines of credit

137,233

8

41

4

-

137,286

Residential five or more units:

Adjustable

72,289

9,267

5,689

-

-

87,245

Fixed

98

104

431

187

39

859

Commercial real estate

20,107

3,043

2,399

-

-

25,549

Construction

39,051

-

-

-

-

39,051

Land

37,407

-

-

-

-

37,407

Non-mortgage loans:

Commercial

3,595

-

-

-

-

3,595

Consumer

5,660

-

-

-

-

5,660

Mortgage-backed securities

111

111

Total loans and mortgage-backed securities, net

9,111,178

248,500

1,759,134

11,589

6,254

11,136,655

Total interest-earning assets

$

10,205,136

$

781,224

$

1,759,195

$

11,589

$

6,254

$

12,763,398

Transaction accounts:

Non-interest-bearing checking (c)

$

645,730

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

645,730

Interest-bearing checking (d)

464,980

-

-

-

-

464,980

Money market (e)

134,640

-

-

-

-

134,640

Regular passbook (e)

1,035,964

-

-

-

-

1,035,964

Total transaction accounts

2,281,314

-

-

-

-

2,281,314

Certificates of deposit (f)

6,241,471

1,662,741

310,515

-

-

8,214,727

Total deposits

8,522,785

1,662,741

310,515

-

-

10,496,041

FHLB advances and other borrowings

770,490

426,610

-

-

-

1,197,100

Senior notes

-

-

-

198,445

-

198,445

Impact of swap contracts hedging borrowings

430,000

(430,000

)

-

-

-

-

Total deposits and borrowings

$

9,723,275

$

1,659,351

$

310,515

$

198,445

$

-

$

11,891,586

Excess (shortfall) of interest-earning assets over

deposits and borrowings

$

481,861

$

(878,127

)

$

1,448,680

$

(186,856

)

$

6,254

$

871,812

Cumulative gap

481,861

(396,266

)

1,052,414

865,558

871,812

Cumulative gap – as a percentage of total assets:

December 31, 2007

3.59

%

(2.96

)%%

7.85

%

6.46

%

6.50

%

December 31, 2006

10.86

0.92

8.29

7.14

7.18

December 31, 2005

23.22

11.19

7.08

5.80

5.82
(a) Includes FHLB stock and is based on contractual maturity and repricing/call date.
(b) Based on contractual maturity, repricing date and projected repayment and prepayments of principal.
(c) Even though no interest is paid on these accounts, they are classified as repricing within 6 months, which increases negative gap.
(d) Included amounts swept into money market deposit accounts and is subject to immediate repricing.
(e) Subject to immediate repricing.
(f) Based on contractual maturity.

 

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          Our cumulative gap at December 31, 2007 was a positive 6.50%. This means more interest-earning assets mature or reprice compared with deposits and borrowings. This is down from a positive cumulative gap of 7.18% at December 31, 2006 and up from a positive cumulative gap of 5.82% at December 31, 2005.

          We continue to emphasize the origination of adjustable rate mortgages for our investment portfolio. We originated and purchased for investment loans and mortgage-backed securities with adjustable interest rates or maturities of five years or less of approximately $2.2 billion during 2007, $4.4 billion during 2006 and $7.4 billion during 2005. These loans represented essentially all loans and mortgage-backed securities originated and purchased for investment during 2007, 2006 and 2005.

          At December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, essentially all of our interest-earning assets mature, reprice or are estimated to prepay within five years. Essentially all of our loans held for investment and mortgage-backed securities portfolios consisted of adjustable rate loans and loans with a due date of five years or less. At December 31, 2007, these loans amounted to $11.2 billion, compared with $13.6 billion at December 31, 2006, and $15.1 billion at December 31, 2005. During 2007, we will continue to offer residential fixed rate loan products to our customers primarily for sale in the secondary market and price them accordingly to create loan servicing income and to increase opportunities for originating adjustable rate mortgage loans. However, we may originate fixed rate loans for investment if these loans meet specific yield, interest rate risk and other approved guidelines, or to facilitate the sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure. For further information, see Secondary Marketing and Loan Servicing Activities on page 6.

          In general, we are better protected against rising interest rates with a positive cumulative gap. However, we remain subject to possible interest rate spread compression, which would adversely impact our net interest income if interest rates rise. This is primarily due to the lag in repricing of the indices, to which our adjustable rate loans and mortgage-backed securities are tied, as well as the repricing frequencies and periodic interest rate caps on these adjustable rate loans and mortgage-backed securities. The amount of such interest rate spread compression would depend upon the frequency and severity of such interest rate fluctuations.

          In addition to measuring interest rate risk via a gap analysis, we establish limits on, and measure the sensitivity of, our net interest income and net portfolio value to changes in interest rates, primarily parallel, instantaneous and sustained movements in interest rates in 100 basis point increments. We utilize an internally maintained asset/liability management simulation model to make the calculations which, for net portfolio value, are calculated on a discounted cash flow basis. First, we estimate our net interest income for the next twelve months and the current net portfolio value assuming no change in interest rates from those at period end. Once this "base-case" has been estimated, we make calculations for each of the defined changes in interest rates, to include any anticipated differences in the prepayment speeds of loans. We then compare those results against the base case to determine the estimated change to net interest income and net portfolio value due to the changes in interest rates. The following are the estimated impacts to net interest income and net portfolio value from various instantaneous, parallel shifts in interest rates based upon our asset and liability structure as of year-ends 2007 and 2006. Since we base these estimates on numerous assumptions, like the expected maturities of our interest-bearing assets and liabilities and the shape of the period-ending interest rate yield curve, our actual sensitivity to interest rate changes could vary significantly if actual experience differs from those assumptions used in making the calculations.

2007

2006

Percentage Change in

Percentage Change in

Change in Interest Rates

Net Interest

Net Portfolio

Net Interest

Net Portfolio

(In Basis Points)

Income (a)

Value (b)

Income (a)

Value (b)

+200

(17.2

)%

(11.1

)%

(7.7

)%

(11.9

)%

+100

(8.7

)

(3.1

)

(3.1

)

(3.5

)

(100)

6.1

(1.1

)

3.8

0.1

(200)

12.3

(7.1

)

5.9

(1.8

)
(a) The percentage change in this column represents net interest income for 12 months in the base-case interest rate environment versus the net interest income in the various rate scenarios.
(b) The percentage change in this column represents the net portfolio value of the Bank in the base-case interest rate environment versus the net portfolio value in the various rate scenarios.

 

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          The following table shows our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates, categorized by expected maturity, and the instruments’ fair values at December 31, 2007. This data differs from that in the gap table as it is not based on the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities. Rather, it reflects expected maturities for certificates of deposits and assets, other than loans originated for sale, based on contractual maturities, call provisions (if any) for investment securities, and prepayments of principal for loans based primarily on our recent experience. The average projected constant prepayment rate ("CPR") is 18% on our residential mortgage loan portfolios, excluding the impact of loans modified pursuant to our borrower retention program. The expected maturities for loans originated for sale are based on their underlying sales contracts and prior sales experience, resulting in maturities of less than one year. For transaction accounts, we have applied "decay factors" to estimate deposit account runoff based on our historical experience adjusted for current market conditions. These decay factors average 26% per year for all transaction accounts on an aggregate basis. The actual maturities of the above noted instruments could vary substantially if future prepayments or deposit runoff differ from our assumptions.

          Market risk sensitive instruments are generally defined as on-and off-balance sheet derivatives and other financial instruments. The weighted average interest rates for the various fixed-rate and variable-rate assets and liabilities presented are based on the actual rates that existed at December 31, 2007. The fair value of our financial instruments is determined as follows:

The degree of market risk inherent in loans with prepayment features may not be completely reflected in the disclosures. Although we have taken into consideration historical prepayment trends adjusted for current market conditions to determine expected maturity categories, changes in prepayment behavior can be triggered by changes in variables, including market rates of interest. Unexpected changes in these variables may increase or decrease the rate of prepayments from those anticipated. As such, the potential loss from such market rate changes may be significantly larger.

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Expected Maturity at December 31, 2007

Total

Fair

(Dollars in Thousands)

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Thereafter

Balance

Value

Investment securities and FHLB stock

$

1,555,718

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

71,025

$

1,626,743

$

1,626,743

Weighted average interest rate (a)

5.09

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

5.49

%

5.11

%

Mortgage-backed securities

available for sale

47

27

16

9

5

7

111

111

Weighted average interest rate (a)

5.80

%

5.80

%

5.80

%

5.80

%

5.80

%

5.80

%

5.80

%

Loans secured by real estate, net: (b)

Residential:

Adjustable (g)

1,927,587

1,593,298

1,291,378

1,048,896

852,542

4,026,406

10,740,107

10,470,083

Weighted average interest rate

7.45

%

7.46

%

7.46

%

7.46

%

7.45

%

7.35

%

7.42

%

Fixed

24,917

20,717

17,455

14,456

12,089

58,255

147,889

148,481

Weighted average interest rate

6.46

%

6.42

%

6.40

%

6.41

%

6.40

%

6.39

%

6.41

%

Home equity loans and lines of credit

16

13

11

136,463

8

775

137,286

137,286

Weighted average interest rate

7.41

%

7.41

%

7.41

%

7.84

%

7.41

%

8.32

%

7.84

%

Other

41,689

4,136

3,960

2,389

1,864

47,969

102,007

103,574

Weighted average interest rate

8.13

%

7.20

%

7.33

%

7.15

%

7.14

%

8.68

%

8.28

%

Non-mortgage: (b)

Commercial

3,595

-

-

-

-

-

3,595

3,590

Weighted average interest rate

7.35

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

7.35

%

Consumer

36

-

-

5,624

-

-

5,660

5,660

Weighted average interest rate

9.55

%

-

%

-

%

11.73

%

-

%

-

%

11.72

%

MSR’s and loan servicing portfolio (c)

3,395

3,114

2,515

1,953

1,547

6,988

19,512

20,991

Interest rate lock commitments (d)

237

-

-

-

-

-

237

521

Undesignated loan forward sale contracts

36

-

-

-

-

-

36

36

Designated loan forward sale contracts

19

-

-

-

-

-

19

19

Total interest-sensitive assets

$

3,557,292

$

1,621,305

$

1,315,335

$

1,209,790

$

868,055

$

4,211,425

$

12,783,202

$

12,517,095

Transaction accounts:

Non-interest-bearing checking

$

519,376

$

22,449

$

17,657

$

13,065

$

10,236

$

62,947

$

645,730

$

645,730

Interest-bearing checking (e)

396,691

10,695

8,509

6,185

4,777

38,123

464,980

464,980

Money market

44,880

24,112

16,471

10,096

6,743

32,338

134,640

134,640

Regular passbook

272,810

164,858

130,960

106,383

84,568

276,385

1,035,964

1,035,964

Total transaction accounts

1,233,757

222,114

173,597

135,729

106,324

409,793

2,281,314

2,281,314

Weighted average interest rate

0.33

%

0.85

%

0.85

%

0.85

%

0.85

%

0.76

%

0.55

%

Certificates of deposit

7,904,212

155,996

72,841

28,940

52,738

-

8,214,727

8,231,832

Weighted average interest rate

4.87

%

4.34

%

4.38

%

4.57

%

4.61

%

-

%

4.85

%

FHLB advances and other borrowings (f)

1,172,100

-

-

-

25,000

-

1,197,100

1,200,991

Weighted average interest rate

5.61

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

5.75

%

-

%

5.61

%

Interest rate swap contracts (f)

3,390

-

-

-

-

-

3,390

3,390

Senior notes

-

-

-

-

-

198,445

198,445

153,344

Weighted average interest rate

-

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

-

%

6.50

%

6.50

%

Interest rate lock commitments (d)

39

-

-

-

-

-

39

48

Undesignated loan forward sale contracts

269

-

-

-

-

-

269

269

Designated loan forward sale contracts

892

-

-

-

-

-

892

892

Total interest-sensitive liabilities

$

10,314,659

$

378,110

$

246,438

$

164,669

$

184,062

$

608,238

$

11,896,176

$

11,872,080
(a) Yields for securities available for sale are calculated using historical cost balances and are not adjusted for changes in fair value that are reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
(b) The carrying amount is stated net of undisbursed loan funds, unearned fees and discounts, and allowances for loan losses. Includes loans held for sale with capitalized basis adjustment reflecting the change in fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to the date of funding.
(c) Included the estimated fair value of MSRs acquired prior to January 1, 1996 when we began capitalizing the asset.
(d) The carrying value reflects the change in fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to December 31, 2007, with an increase in value recorded as an asset with an offsetting gain and a decline in value recorded as a liability with an offsetting loss. The estimated fair value of the derivatives also includes the initial value at interest rate lock and the value of MSRs not to be recognized in the financial statements until the anticipated loans are sold.
(e) Included amounts swept into money market deposit accounts.
(f) The impact of interest rate swap contracts was included in FHLB advances, with notional amounts totaling $430 million of receive-fixed, pay-3-month LIBOR variable interest, which contracts serve as a permitted hedge against a portion of FHLB advances.
(g) The fair value of adjustable rate loans subject to negative amortization was adversely impacted by the dislocation of the secondary mortgage market in August 2007.

 

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          For further information regarding the sensitivity of our MSRs to changes in interest rates, see Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 109. For further information regarding commitments, contingencies and hedging activities, see Note 20 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 120.

          The following table sets forth the interest rate spread between our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at the dates indicated.

December 31,

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Weighted average rate: (a)

Loans and mortgage-backed securities

7.41

%

7.59

%

6.10

%

4.67

%

4.61

%

Investment securities (b)

5.09

5.38

4.37

3.88

3.02

Interest-earning assets yield

7.14

7.38

6.04

4.65

4.51

Weighted average cost:

Deposits

3.92

3.95

2.98

1.89

1.52

Borrowings:

Securities sold under agreements

to repurchase

-

5.30

-

-

-

Federal Home Loan Bank advances (c)

5.61

5.87

4.71

2.77

3.08

Real estate notes

-

-

-

-

6.63

Senior notes

6.50

6.50

6.50

6.50

-

Junior subordinated debentures (d)

-

-

-

-

10.00

Total borrowings

5.74

5.82

4.80

2.93

3.46

Combined funds cost

4.14

4.31

3.42

2.23

1.94

Interest rate spread

3.00

%

3.07

%

2.62

%

2.42

%

2.57

%
(a) Excludes adjustments for non-accrual loans, amortization of net deferred costs to originate loans, premiums and discounts, prepayment and late fees and FHLB stock dividends.
(b) Includes the yield on investment securities accounted for on a trade-date basis but for which interest income will not be recognized until settlement. Yields for securities available for sale are calculated using historical cost balances and are not adjusted for changes in fair value that are reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
(c) Included the impact of interest rate swap contracts, with notional amounts totaling $430 million of receive-fixed, pay-3-month LIBOR variable interest, which contracts serve as a permitted hedge against a portion of our FHLB advances.
(d) On July 23, 2004, we redeemed our junior subordinated debentures before maturity.

          The period-end weighted average rate on our loans and mortgage-backed securities declined to 7.41% at December 31, 2007, down from 7.59% at December 31, 2006. The weighted average rate on new loans originated during 2007 was 5.44%, compared with 3.60% during 2006 and 1.91% during 2005. The higher rate in 2007 primarily reflects a higher volume of adjustable rate loans with interest rates fixed for the first three to five years. At December 31, 2007, our adjustable rate mortgage portfolio of single family residential loans, including mortgage-backed securities, totaled $10.8 billion and had a weighted average rate of 7.29%, compared with $13.5 billion that had a weighted average rate of 7.56% at December 31, 2006 and $15.2 billion that had a weighted average rate of 6.05% at December 31, 2005.

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Problem Loans and Real Estate

Non-Performing Assets and Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDRs")

          Non-performing assets consist of loans on which we have ceased accruing interest (which we refer to as non-accrual loans), loans restructured at an interest rate below market and real estate acquired in settlement of loans. Our non-performing assets totaled $1.042 billion at December 31, 2007, up from $110 million at December 31, 2006 and $35 million at December 31, 2005. The increase in 2007 reflected the following:

          Our non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets was 7.77% at year-end 2007, up from 0.68% at year-end 2006 and 0.21% at year-end 2005. To the extent borrowers whose loans were modified pursuant to the borrower retention program are current with their loan payments, it is relevant to distinguish those from total non-performing assets because, unlike other loans classified as non-performing assets, these loans are paying interest at interest rates no less than those offered new borrowers. At year-end 2007, approximately 95% of such borrowers had made all loan payments due. Accordingly, when these performing modified loans are excluded from the ratio of non-performing assets to total assets, the adjusted ratio drops to 4.78%, compared to the actual ratio of 7.77%.

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          The following table summarizes our non-performing assets at the dates indicated.

December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Non-accrual loans:

Residential one-to-four units

Performing troubled debt restructurings (a)

$

400,562

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Other troubled debt restructurings

31,218

-

-

-

-

All other

448,516

90,218

34,271

31,166

42,305

Construction

15,933

-

-

-

-

Land

29,080

11,345

-

-

-

Other

837

275

42

468

523

Total non-accrual loans

926,146

101,838

34,313

31,634

42,828

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans

115,623

8,524

908

2,555

5,803

Total non-performing assets

$

1,041,769

$

110,362

$

35,221

$

34,189

$

48,631

Allowance for loan losses:

Amount

$

348,167

$

60,943

$

34,601

$

33,343

$

29,311

As a percentage of non-accrual loans

37.59

%

59.84

%

100.84

%

105.40

%

68.44

%

Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets:

Performing troubled debt restructurings (a)

2.99

-

-

-

-

All other non-performing assets

4.78

0.68

0.21

0.22

0.42

Total non-performing assets

7.77

%

0.68

%

0.21

%

0.22

%

0.42

%
(a) Represents TDRs associated with loans modified pursuant to Downey’s borrower retention program. These loans are considered TDRs and have been placed on non-accrual status even though the interest rate following modification was no less than that offered new borrowers at the time of loan modification. These TDR loans will be on non-accrual status until six consecutive months of successful payment history has been established, at which time they will be removed from non-accrual status and from non-performing assets; however, they will continue to be reported as TDRs. While these loans are on non-accrual status, interest income is recognized only when paid by borrowers on a cash basis. For further information, see Troubled Debt Restructurings on page 69.

          It is our policy to take appropriate, timely and aggressive action when necessary to resolve non-performing assets. When resolving problem loans, it is our policy to determine collectibility under various circumstances which are intended to result in our maximum financial benefit. We accomplish this either by working with the borrower to bring the loan current or by foreclosing and selling the asset. We perform ongoing reviews of loans that display weaknesses and maintain adequate loss allowances for them. For a discussion on our internal asset review policy, refer to Allowance for Credit and Real Estate Losses on page 72.

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          At year-end 2007, 91% of our residential one-to-four unit non-performing assets were located in California, compared to 81% at year-end 2006. The following table summarizes by major geographical area our residential one-to-four unit non-performing assets at the dates indicated.

December 31, 2007

December 31, 2006

Non-

Non-

% of

Non-

Non-

% of

Performing

Performing

Related

Performing

Performing

Related

(Dollars in Thousands)

Loans

REO

Assets

Assets

Loans

REO

Assets

Assets

Loan Investment Portfolio

Residential one-to-four units:

California county:

Los Angeles

$

91,221

$

4,483

$

95,704

4.8

%

$

14,743

$

-

$

14,743

0.6

%

San Diego

162,282

23,005

185,287

14.8

12,919

952

13,871

0.9

Orange

60,942

3,203

64,145

7.3

4,903

686

5,589

0.5

Santa Clara

33,267

5,051

38,318

4.5

2,857

529

3,386

0.4

Alameda

40,526

2,602

43,128

8.0

4,996

-

4,996

0.8

Riverside

71,815

11,405

83,220

15.5

3,002

1,159

4,161

0.6

Contra Costa

45,446

5,952

51,398

10.8

3,368

-

3,368

0.6

San Bernardino

28,847

3,534

32,381

9.6

2,833

302

3,135

0.7

Sacramento

47,888

9,923

57,811

17.8

6,044

713

6,757

1.7

San Mateo

15,508

1,397

16,905

6.2

1,311

-

1,311

0.4

All other counties

209,266

25,928

235,194

10.8

17,077

1,954

19,031

0.7

Total California

807,008

96,483

903,491

9.4

74,053

6,295

80,348

0.7

Arizona

19,759

3,728

23,487

5.0

2,873

-

2,873

0.5

All other states

53,529

8,088

61,617

8.2

13,292

2,229

15,521

1.5

Total residential

one-to-four units

$

880,296

$

108,299

$

988,595

9.1

%

$

90,218

$

8,524

$

98,742

0.7

%

          We evaluate the need for appraisals of non-performing assets on a periodic basis. We will generally obtain a new appraisal when we believe there may have been an adverse change in the property operations or in the economic conditions of the geographic market of the property securing our loans. Our policy is to obtain new appraisals at least annually for all real estate acquired in settlement of loans.

Non-Accrual Loans Excluding Troubled Debt Restructurings

          It is our general policy to account for a loan as non-accrual when the loan becomes 90 days delinquent or when collection of interest appears doubtful. In a number of cases, loans may remain on accrual status past 90 days when we determine that continued accrual is warranted because the loan is well-secured and in process of collection. As of December 31, 2007, we had no loans 90 days or more delinquent which remained on accrual status. We reverse and charge against interest income any interest previously accrued with respect to non-accrual loans. We recognize interest income on non-accrual loans to the extent that we receive payments and to the extent that we believe we will recover the remaining principal balance of the loan. We restore these loans to an accrual status only if all past due payments are made by the borrower and the borrower has demonstrated the ability to make future payments of principal and interest. At December 31, 2007, non-accrual loans excluding troubled debt restructurings aggregating $135 million were less than 90 days delinquent relative to their contractual terms.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

          We consider the restructuring of a debt to be a TDR when we, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, grant a concession to the borrower that we would not otherwise grant. Troubled debt restructurings may include changing repayment terms, reducing the stated interest rate or reducing the amounts of principal and/or interest due or extending the maturity date. The restructuring of a loan is intended to recover as much of our investment as possible and to achieve the highest yield possible. At December 31, 2007, we had $432 million of TDRs of which $420 million related to the borrower retention program and $12 million related to other residential one-to four unit loans.

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          At the beginning of the third quarter of 2007, a borrower retention program for residential one-to-four unit loans was implemented to provide qualified borrowers with a cost effective means to change from an adjustable rate loan subject to negative amortization to a less costly financing alternative. We contacted borrowers whose loans were current and we offered them the opportunity to modify their loans into adjustable rate loans whereby the interest rate is fixed for the first three to five years or adjustable rate loans with interest rates that adjust annually but do not permit negative amortization. The interest rates associated with these modifications were the same or no less than those rates offered new borrowers but they were below the interest rates on the original loans. These loans are considered TDRs because the modified interest rates were lower than the interest rates on the original loans and the loans were not re-underwritten to prove the new interest rates were, in fact, market interest rates for borrowers with similar credit quality. Since these TDRs have been placed on non-accrual status, interest income will be recognized when paid by borrowers on a cash basis. If borrowers perform pursuant to the terms of their modified loans for six consecutive months, the loans will be placed back on accrual status and, while still reported as TDRs, they will no longer be classified as non-performing assets because the borrowers will have demonstrated an ability to perform and the interest rates are no less than those offered new borrowers at the time of the modifications.

Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans

          Real estate acquired in settlement of loans consists of real estate acquired through foreclosure or deeds in lieu of foreclosure and totaled $116 million at December 31, 2007. Of this amount, $109 million represented residential one-to-four unit properties and $7 million represented one land loan. We generally require private mortgage insurance on loans in excess of 80% of their appraised value. In 2007, subsequent to our acquiring real estate in the settlement of loans, we collected $3.2 million in private mortgage insurance to mitigate any losses incurred.

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Number of properties acquired in settlement

of loans

Balance at beginning of year

33

3

10

27

60

New

405

40

7

16

58

Sold

(111

)

(10

)

(14

)

(33

)

(91

)

Count at end of year

327

33

3

10

27

Gain (loss) given default (a)

(14.4

)%

1.5

%

2.9

%

(4.6

)%

(2.8

)%
(a) Reflects the difference between the net sales proceeds and loan principal balance at foreclosure adjusted for associated deferred costs and fees, premiums and discounts, and collection of mortgage insurance as a percentage of their loan principal balance at foreclosure. The ratio does not include the cost to carry or real estate related costs, such as property taxes, which are expensed as incurred.

Delinquent Loans

          When a borrower fails to make required payments on a loan and does not cure the delinquency within 60 days, we normally record a notice of default to commence foreclosure proceedings, so long as we have given the required prior notice to the borrower. If the loan is not reinstated within the time permitted by law, which is normally five business days prior to the date set for the non-judicial trustee’s sale, we may then sell the property at a foreclosure sale. In general, if we have elected to pursue a non-judicial foreclosure, we are not permitted under applicable law to obtain a deficiency judgment against the borrower, even if the security property is insufficient to cover the balance owed. At these foreclosure sales, we generally acquire title to the property.

          At December 31, 2007, loans delinquent 30 days or more as a percentage of total loans was 6.05%, up from 1.03% at year-end 2006 and 0.36% at year-end 2005. The increase from the prior year occurred primarily in our residential one-to-four units classification which, as a percentage of its loan category, increased from 1.06% at year-end 2006 to 5.96% at year-end 2007. A higher incidence of delinquency is expected when the minimum payments reset on our adjustable rate loans subject to negative amortization or interest only payments, whereby the interest rate is fixed for the first three to five years. For example, at year-end 2007, we had $607 million in loans subject to negative amortization or with interest only payments that had recast during the year, of which 26.1% were delinquent 30 or more days at December 31, 2007. This expected increase in delinquency is contemplated when we analyze the adequacy of our credit loss allowance. For further information, see Provision for Credit Losses on page 39 and Allowance for Credit and Real Estate Losses on page 72.

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          The following table represents at the dates indicated the amounts of our past due loans per the regulatory standards, whereby a loan is delinquent if a monthly payment is not received by the loan’s due date in the following month.

December 31,

2007

2006

30-59

60-89

90+

30-59

60-89

90+

(Dollars in Thousands)

Days

Days

Days (a)

Total

Days

Days

Days (a)

Total

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

$

205,737

$

134,715

$

313,528

$

653,980

$

56,962

$

24,100

$

62,887

$

143,949

Home equity loans and lines of credit

-

450

776

1,226

20

212

259

491

Five or more units

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial real estate

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Construction

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Land

33,580

-

-

33,580

-

-

-

-

Total real estate loans

239,317

135,165

314,304

688,786

56,982

24,312

63,146

144,440

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Consumer

21

12

61

94

60

1

16

77

Total delinquent loans

$

239,338

135,177

$

314,365

$

688,880

$

57,042

$

24,313

$

63,162

$

144,517

Delinquencies as a percentage of total loans

2.10

%

1.19

%

2.76

%

6.05

%

0.41

%

0.17

%

0.45

%

1.03

%

2005

2004

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

$

25,102

7,197

23,808

56,107

$

17,202

$

6,232

$

22,947

$

46,381

Home equity loans and lines of credit

-

59

24

83

-

30

11

41

Five or more units

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial real estate

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Construction

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Land

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total real estate loans

25,102

7,256

23,832

56,190

17,202

6,262

22,958

46,422

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

-

-

-

428

428

Other consumer

20

16

18

54

53

16

29

98

Total delinquent loans

$

25,122

$

7,272

$

23,850

$

56,244

$

17,255

$

6,278

$

23,415

$

46,948

Delinquencies as a percentage of total loans

0.16

%

0.05

%

0.15

%

0.36

%

0.13

%

0.04

%

0.16

%

0.33

%

2003

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

$

21,585

$

10,045

$

29,364

$

60,994

Home equity loans and lines of credit

-

-

21

21

Five or more units

-

-

-

-

Commercial real estate

-

-

-

-

Construction

-

-

-

-

Land

-

-

-

-

Total real estate loans

21,585

$

10,045

$

29,385

$

61,015

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

-

-

428

428

Consumer

75

26

74

175

Total delinquent loans

$

21,660

$

10,071

$

29,887

$

61,618

Delinquencies as a percentage of total loans

0.20

%

0.10

%

0.29

%

0.59

%
(a) All 90 day or greater delinquencies are on non-accrual status and reported as part of non-performing assets.

 

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Allowance for Credit and Real Estate Losses

          We maintain a valuation allowance for credit and real estate losses to provide for losses inherent in those portfolios at the balance sheet date. The allowance for credit losses includes an allowance for loan losses reported as a reduction of loans held for investment and the allowance for loan-related commitments reported in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance quarterly to maintain the allowance at levels sufficient to provide for inherent losses at the balance sheet date.

          Our Internal Asset Review Department conducts independent reviews to evaluate the risk and quality of all our loan and real estate investment assets. Our Internal Asset Review Committee is responsible for the review and classification of assets. The Internal Asset Review Committee members include the Credit Risk Manager, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Residential Lending, General Counsel, Director of Asset Management, Chief Appraiser, and Director of Operational and Compliance Risk. The Internal Asset Review Committee meets quarterly to review and determine asset classifications and recommend any changes to asset valuation allowances. With the exception of payoffs or asset sales, the classification of an asset, once established, can be removed or upgraded only upon approval of the Internal Asset Review Committee or the Credit Risk Manager as delegated by the Committee. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors quarterly reviews the overall asset quality, the adequacy of valuation allowances on our loan and real estate investment assets, and our adherence to policies and procedures regarding asset classification and valuation through reports from the Credit Risk Manager and others.

          We use an internal asset review system and loss allowance methodology designed to provide for timely recognition of problem assets and an adequate allowance to cover asset and loan-related commitment losses. Our current monitoring process includes the use of asset classifications to segregate the assets, largely loans and real estate, into various risk categories. We use the various asset classifications as a means of measuring risk for determining the valuation allowance for groups and individual assets at a point in time. We currently use a six grade system to classify our assets. The current grades are:

          We consider substandard, doubtful and loss assets adversely "classified assets" for regulatory purposes. A brief description of these classifications follows:

 

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          The OTS has the authority to require us to change our asset classifications. If the change results in an asset being classified in whole or in part as loss, a specific allowance must be established against the amount so classified or that amount must be charged off. The OTS generally directs its examiners to rely on management’s estimates of adequate general valuation allowances if the Bank’s process for determining adequate allowances is deemed to be sound.

          The majority of our loans are evaluated for credit losses on a collective basis based on FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. Unless an individual borrower relationship warrants separate analysis, we generally determine the allowance for credit losses related to loans under $5 million through a statistical analysis of the expected performance of each loan based on historic trends for similar types of borrowers, loans, collateral and economic circumstances. Those amounts may be adjusted based upon an analysis of macro-economic and other trends that are likely to affect a borrower’s ability to repay their loan according to their loan terms. In determining the allowance for credit losses related to borrower relationships of $5 million or more, we evaluate the loans on an individual basis, including an analysis of the borrower’s creditworthiness, cash flows and financial status, and the condition and the estimated value of the collateral. Loans evaluated individually that are deemed to be impaired are separated from our other credit loss analysis in accordance with FASB Statement No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan. Given the above evaluations, the amount of the allowance is based upon the total of general valuation allowances, allocated allowances and specific allowances.

          We utilize the asset classifications from our internal asset review process in the following manner to determine the amount of our allowances:

 

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          During 2007, our provision for credit losses was $310.1 million, compared with $26.6 million in 2006 and $2.3 million in 2005. Our provision for credit losses less net loan charge-offs and the TDR yield adjustment resulted in an increase of $287.4 million in our allowance for credit losses to $349.4 million at December 31, 2007. The increase in our allowance reflected an increase of $144.4 million in general valuation allowances to $196.3 million, an increase of $98.5 million in allocated valuation allowances to $108.0 million and an increase in specific valuation allowances of $44.5 million to $45.1 million. All increases were primarily related to our one-to-four unit residential portfolio. The allowance for credit losses was comprised of $348.2 million for loan losses and $1.2 million for loan-related commitments reported in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

          Our 2006 provision for credit losses less net loan charge-offs resulted in an increase of $26.1 million in our allowance for credit losses to $62.0 million at December 31, 2006. The increase in our allowance reflected an increase of $18.4 million in general valuation allowances to $51.9 million, and an increase of $7.7 million in allocated allowances to $10.1 million, primarily related to our one-to-four unit residential portfolio. The allowance for credit losses was comprised of $61.0 million for loan losses and $1.0 million for loan-related commitments.

          The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for loan losses for the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Allowance for loan losses

Balance at beginning of year

$

60,943

$

34,601

$

33,343

$

29,311

$

33,759

Provision (reduction)

309,971

26,863

2,320

2,543

(3,497

)

TDR yield adjustment (a)

(483

)

-

-

-

-

Charge-offs

(22,564

)

(661

)

(1,500

)

(383

)

(1,139

)

Recoveries

300

140

438

1,872

188

Balance at end of year

$

348,167

$

60,943

$

34,601

$

33,343

$

29,311

Allowance for loan-related commitments

Balance at beginning of year

$

1,055

$

1,314

$

1,371

$

1,019

$

1,240

Provision (reduction)

160

(259

)

(57

)

352

(221

)

Balance at end of year

$

1,215

$

1,055

$

1,314

$

1,371

$

1,019

Total allowance for credit losses

Balance at beginning of year

$

61,998

$

35,915

$

34,714

$

30,330

$

34,999

Provision (reduction)

310,131

26,604

2,263

2,895

(3,718

)

TDR yield adjustment (a)

(483

)

-

-

-

-

Charge-offs

(22,564

)

(661

)

(1,500

)

(383

)

(1,139

)

Recoveries

300

140

438

1,872

188

Balance at end of year

$

349,382

$

61,998

$

35,915

$

34,714

$

30,330
(a) For TDRs of residential one-to-four unit loans, a specific valuation allowance is calculated as the difference between the recorded investment of the original loan and the present value of the expected cash flows of the modified loan (discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan based on an expected life). This difference is recorded as a provision for credit losses in current earnings and subsequently amortized over the expected life of the loans as an adjustment to loan yield or as a reduction of the provision if the loan is prepaid.

 

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          We had net loan charge-offs of $22.3 million in 2007, compared with $0.5 million in 2006, and $1.1 million in 2005.

          The following table presents gross charge-offs, gross recoveries and net charge-offs by category of loan for the years indicated.

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Gross loan charge-offs

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

$

18,409

$

549

$

903

$

206

$

850

Home equity loans and lines of credit

-

-

-

-

-

 

Five or more units

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial real estate

-

-

-

-

-

Construction

17

-

-

-

-

Land

4,022

-

-

-

-

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

-

-

428

-

20

Consumer

116

112

169

177

269

Total gross loan charge-offs

22,564

661

1,500

383

1,139

Gross loan recoveries

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

291

120

410

26

164

Home equity loans and lines of credit

-

-

-

-

-

Five or more units

-

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial real estate

-

-

-

1,819

-

Construction

-

-

-

-

-

Land

-

-

-

-

-

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

-

-

-

-

-

Consumer

9

20

28

27

24

Total gross loan recoveries

300

140

438

1,872

188

Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

18,118

429

493

180

686

Home equity loans and lines of credit

-

-

-

-

-

Five or more units

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial real estate

-

-

-

(1,819

)

-

Construction

17

-

-

-

-

Land

4,022

-

-

-

-

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

-

-

428

-

20

Consumer

107

92

141

150

245

Total net loan charge-offs (recoveries)

$

22,264

$

521

$

1,062

$

(1,489

)

$

951

Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a

percentage of average loans

0.18

%

-

%

0.01

%

(0.01

)%

0.01

%

 

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          The following table indicates our allocation of the allowance for loan losses to the various categories of loans at the dates indicated.

December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

$

339,424

$

56,718

$

31,394

$

29,382

$

25,222

Home equity loans and lines of credit

1,019

999

1,386

1,399

427

Five or more units

976

1,030

521

724

697

Commercial real estate

297

267

295

492

1,127

Construction

1,857

581

501

416

648

Land

4,229

1,016

175

188

173

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

36

14

15

443

456

Consumer

329

318

314

299

561

Total for loans held for investment

$

348,167

$

60,943

$

34,601

$

33,343

$

29,311

          The following table indicates our allowance as a percentage of loan category balance for the various categories of loans at the dates indicated.

December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

3.12

%

0.43

%

0.21

%

0.23

%

0.26

%

Home equity loans and lines of credit

0.74

0.53

0.51

0.51

0.51

Five or more units

0.97

0.91

0.75

0.75

0.75

Commercial real estate

1.12

1.00

1.02

1.51

2.29

Construction

2.29

1.10

0.61

0.62

0.61

Land

8.54

1.72

0.74

0.74

1.03

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

0.72

0.58

0.38

8.87

9.17

Consumer

5.49

4.69

4.69

3.74

3.76

Total for loans held for investment

3.09

%

0.45

%

0.23

%

0.25

%

0.29

%

          The following table indicates by loan category the percentage mix of our total loans held for investment at the dates indicated.

December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

96.40

%

96.71

%

96.77

%

96.14

%

96.34

%

Home equity loans and lines of credit

1.23

1.37

1.81

2.08

0.83

Five or more units

0.89

0.83

0.46

0.73

0.92

Commercial real estate

0.23

0.20

0.19

0.25

0.49

Construction

0.72

0.39

0.54

0.51

1.05

Land

0.44

0.43

0.16

0.19

0.17

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

0.04

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

Consumer

0.05

0.05

0.04

0.06

0.15

Total for loans held for investment

100.00

%

100.00

%

100.00

%

100.00

%

100.00

%

 

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          We consider a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, we believe it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. In addition, all TDRs, including portfolio retention modifications, are considered to be impaired. We carry impaired loans at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price or the net fair value of the collateral securing the loan. Impaired loans exclude large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that we collectively evaluate for impairment. Generally, loans we collectively review for impairment include all single family loans and performing multi-family and non-residential loans having principal balances of less than $5 million, unless an individual loan or borrower relationship warrants separate analysis.

          In determining impairment, we consider large non-homogeneous loans that are on non-accrual, have been restructured or are performing but exhibit, among other characteristics, high loan-to-value ratios or delinquent taxes. We base the measurement of collateral dependent impaired loans on the net fair value of the loan’s collateral. We value non-collateral dependent loans based on a present value calculation of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective rate or the loan’s observable market price. We generally use cash receipts on impaired loans not performing according to contractual terms to reduce the carrying value of the loan, unless we believe we will recover the remaining principal balance of the loan, in which case we may recognize interest income. We include impairment losses in the allowance for loan losses through a charge to provision for credit losses. We include adjustments to impairment losses due to changes in the fair value of the collateral of impaired loans in provision for credit losses. For TDRs of residential one-to-four unit loans, we include adjustments to impairment losses due to the change in cash flow as an adjustment to loan yield. Upon disposition of an impaired loan, we record loss of principal through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses. The recorded investment in loans for which we recognized impairment totaled $486 million at December 31, 2007. Of the total, $441 million related to residential one-to-four unit loan TDRs with an allowance for loss of $39 million, $29 million related to one land loan with an allowance for loss of $4 million, $15 million related to two construction loans with an allowance for loss of $2 million, and $1 million related to one residential one-to-four unit loan with no allowance for loss. This is up from an $11 million recorded investment in one land loan at December 31, 2006 with an allowance for loss of less than $1 million. During 2007, the total interest recognized on the impaired portfolio was $3.4 million, compared to no interest recognized in 2006. For further information regarding impaired loans, see Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 102.

          The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for credit losses associated with impaired loans for the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Balance at beginning of year

$

601

$

-

$

193

$

709

$

725

Provision (reduction)

49,374

601

(193

)

(516

)

(16

)

TDR yield adjustment (a)

(483

)

-

-

-

-

Charge-offs

(4,569

)

-

-

-

-

Recoveries

143

-

-

-

-

Balance at end of year

$

45,066

$

601

$

-

$

193

$

709
(a) For TDRs of residential one-to-four unit loans, a specific valuation allowance is calculated as the difference between the recorded investment of the original loan and the present value of the expected cash flows of the modified loan (discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan based on an expected life). This difference is recorded as a provision for credit losses in current earnings and subsequently amortized over the expected life of the loans as an adjustment to loan yield or as a reduction of the provision if the loan is prepaid.

          The provision of $49.4 million during 2007 is primarily due to $39.5 million associated with certain TDRs resulting from our borrower retention program which is discussed more fully in the section entitled "Non-Performing Assets," $7.5 million related to two land loans, and $1.5 million related to two construction loans.

          The current year net charge-offs of $4.4 million are primarily related to a $4.0 million charge-off for one land loan that is reported as real estate acquired through foreclosure at year end.

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          In addition to losses charged against the allowance for credit losses, we maintain a valuation allowance for losses on real estate and joint ventures held for investment. The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for real estate and joint ventures held for investment during the years indicated.

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Balance at beginning of year

$

103

$

103

$

1,436

$

1,436

$

908

Provision (reduction)

319

-

(1,333

)

-

528

Charge-offs

-

-

-

-

-

Recoveries

-

-

-

-

-

Balance at end of year

$

422

$

103

$

103

$

1,436

$

1,436

          We do not maintain an allowance for real estate acquired in settlement of loans as we record the related individual assets at fair value and any subsequent losses are recorded as a direct write-off to net operations. For a discussion on our real estate acquired in settlement of loans, refer to Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans on page 70.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

          Our sources of funds include deposits, advances from the FHLB and other borrowings; proceeds from the sale of loans, mortgage-backed securities and real estate; payments of loans and mortgage-backed securities and payments for and sales of loan servicing; and income from other investments. Interest rates, real estate sales activity and general economic conditions significantly affect repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and deposit inflows and outflows.

          Our primary sources of funds generated during 2007 were from:

          We used these funds to:

          Our principal source of liquidity is our ability to utilize borrowings, as needed. Our primary source of borrowings is the FHLB. At December 31, 2007, our FHLB borrowings totaled $1.2 billion, representing 8.9% of total assets. We currently are approved by the FHLB to borrow up to 50% of total assets to the extent we provide qualifying collateral and hold sufficient FHLB stock. That approved limit would have permitted us, as of year end, to borrow an additional $5.5 billion. To the extent 2008 deposit growth falls short of satisfying ongoing commitments to fund maturing and withdrawable deposits, repay maturing borrowings, fund existing and future loans, make investments, and continue branch improvement programs, we may utilize the additional capacity from our FHLB borrowing arrangement or other sources. As of December 31, 2007, we had commitments to borrowers for short-term interest rate locks, before the reduction of expected fallout, of $278 million, of which $82 million were related to residential one-to-four unit loans being originated for sale in the secondary market. We also had undisbursed loan funds and unused lines of credit of $307 million and operating leases of $18 million. We believe our current sources of funds, including repayments of existing loans, enable us to meet our obligations while maintaining liquidity at appropriate levels.

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          The holding company currently has adequate liquid assets to meet its obligations and can obtain further funds by means of dividends from subsidiaries, subject to certain limitations, or issuance of further debt or equity. As of December 31, 2007, the Bank had the capacity to declare a dividend totaling $258 million subject to filing an application with the OTS at least 30 days prior to the distribution and the OTS approves the dividend. At December 31, 2007, the holding company’s liquid assets, including due from Bank—interest bearing balances, totaled $102 million, down from $108 million at the end of 2006.

          Stockholders’ equity totaled $1.3 billion at December 31, 2007, $1.4 billion at December 31, 2006 and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2005.

Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments

          Through the normal course of operations, we have entered into contractual obligations and other commitments. Our obligations generally relate to funding of our operations through deposits and borrowings as well as leases for premises and equipment, and our commitments generally relate to our lending operations.

          We have obligations under long-term operating leases, principally for building space and land. Lease terms generally cover a five-year period, with options to extend, and are non-cancelable. Currently, we have no significant contractual vendor obligations.

          We executed interest rate swap contracts to change interest rate characteristics of a portion of our FHLB advances to better manage interest rate risk. The contracts have notional amounts totaling $430 million of receive-fixed, pay 3-month LIBOR variable interest and serve as a permitted fair value hedge.

          Our commitments to originate fixed and variable rate mortgage loans are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the commitment. Undisbursed loan funds on construction projects and unused lines of credit on home equity and commercial loans include committed funds not disbursed. Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.

          Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some commitments expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The credit risk involved in issuing lines and letters of credit requires the same creditworthiness evaluation as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness.

          We receive collateral to support commitments when deemed necessary. The most significant categories of collateral include real estate properties underlying mortgage loans, liens on personal property and cash on deposit with us.

          We enter into derivative financial instruments as part of our interest rate risk management process, including loan forward sale and purchase contracts related to our sale of loans in the secondary market. The associated fair value changes to the notional amount of the derivative instruments are recorded on-balance sheet. The total notional amount of our derivative financial instruments does not represent future cash requirements. For further information regarding our derivative instruments, see Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk on page 60 and Note 20 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 120.

          We sell all loans without recourse. When a loan sold to an investor without recourse fails to perform according to the contractual terms of the note, the investor will typically review the loan file to determine whether defects in the origination process occurred and whether such defects give rise to a violation of a representation or warranty made to the investor in connection with the sale. If such a defect is identified, we may be required to either repurchase the loan or indemnify the investor for losses sustained. If there are no such defects, we have no commitment to repurchase the loan. We recorded repurchase or indemnification losses related to defects in the origination process of $1.1 million in 2007 and $1.2 million in 2006 and repurchased $16 million of loans and $2 million of real estate acquired in settlement of loans in 2007 and $3 million in 2006.

          The loan and servicing sale contracts may also contain provisions to refund sale price premiums to the purchaser if the related loans prepay during a period not to exceed 120 days from the sale’s settlement date. We reserved less than $1 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006 to cover the estimated loss exposure related to early payoffs. However, if all the loans related to those sales prepaid within the refund period, as of December 31, 2007, our maximum sales price premium refund would be $1 million. See Note 20 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 120.

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          At December 31, 2007, scheduled maturities of obligations and commitments, excluding accrued interest, were as follows:

After 1 Year

After 3 Years

Within

Through 3

Through 5

Beyond

Total

(In Thousands)

1 Year

Years

Years

5 Years

Balance

Certificates of deposit

$

7,904,212

$

228,837

$

81,678

$

-

$

8,214,727

FHLB advances

1,172,100

-

25,000

-

1,197,100

Senior notes

-

-

-

198,445

198,445

Secondary marketing activities:

Non-qualifying hedge transactions:

Interest rate lock commitments (a)

53,250

-

-

-

53,250

Associated loan forward sale contracts (a)

57,924

57,924

Qualifying cash flow hedge transactions:

Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value

103,384

-

-

-

103,384

Associated loan forward sale contracts (a)

93,576

93,576

Qualifying fair value hedge transactions:

Designated FHLB advances – pay-fixed

430,000

-

-

-

430,000

Associated interest rate swap contracts – pay-variable,

receive-fixed (a)

430,000

-

-

-

430,000

Commitments to originate adjustable rate loans held

for investment

196,471

-

-

-

196,471

Undisbursed loan funds and unused lines of credit

26,019

31,593

-

248,920

306,532

Operating leases

5,680

8,424

3,341

550

17,995
(a) Amount represents the notional amount of the commitments or contracts. The notional amount for interest rate lock commitments before the reduction of expected fallout was $81.6 million.

Regulatory Capital Compliance

          The Bank’s core and tangible capital ratios were both 10.18% and its risk-based capital ratio was 19.01% at December 31, 2007. These levels are up from ratios of 8.76% for both core and tangible capital and 17.78% for risk-based capital at December 31, 2006. The Bank continues to exceed the "well capitalized" standards of 5.00% for core capital and 10.00% for risk-based capital, as defined by regulation.

          The following table is a reconciliation of the Bank’s stockholder’s equity to federal regulatory capital as of December 31, 2007.

Tangible Capital

Core Capital

Risk-Based Capital

(Dollars in Thousands)

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Stockholder’s equity

$

1,436,990

$

1,436,990

$

1,436,990

Adjustments:

Deductions:

Investment in real estate subsidiary

(73,478

)

(73,478

)

(73,478

)

Excess cost over fair value of branch acquisitions

(3,150

)

(3,150

)

(3,150

)

Non-permitted mortgage servicing rights

(1,951

)

(1,951

)

(1,951

)

Additions:

Unrealized losses on securities available for sale

and cash flow hedges

(2,768

)

(2,768

)

(2,768

)

General loss allowance – investment in DSL

Service Company

319

319

319

Allowance for credit losses, net of specific

allowances (a)

95,418

Regulatory capital

1,355,962

10.18

%

1,355,962

10.18

%

1,451,380

19.01

%

Well capitalized requirement

199,859

1.50

(b)

666,195

5.00

763,343

10.00

(c)

Excess

$

1,156,103

8.68

%

$

689,767

5.18

%

$

688,037

9.01

%
(a) Limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets.
(b) Represents the minimum requirement for tangible capital, as no "well capitalized" requirement has been established for this category.
(c) A third requirement is Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6.00%, which the Bank met and exceeded with a ratio of 17.76%.

 

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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157

          In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, ("SFAS 157"), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements, but does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value. Additionally, it establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged, provided that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for that fiscal year, including financial statements for an interim period within that fiscal year. Adoption of SFAS 157 is not expected to have a material impact on us.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158

          In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R), ("SFAS 158"), which requires employers to recognize the underfunded or overfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through accumulated other comprehensive income. Additionally, SFAS 158 requires employers to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position. The new reporting requirements and related new footnote disclosure rules of SFAS No. 158 are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. The new measurement date requirement applies for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. Adoption of the measurement provisions of SFAS 158 is not expected to have a material impact on us.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159

          In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ("SFAS 159"), which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to reduce both complexity in accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently. SFAS 159 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and to more easily understand the effect of the company’s choice to use fair value on its earnings. SFAS 159 also requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the balance sheet. SFAS 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements of other accounting standards, including fair value measurement disclosures in SFAS 157. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of the previous fiscal year provided that the entity makes that choice in the first 120 days of that fiscal year and also elects to apply the provisions of Statement 157. Adoption of SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact on us.

Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109

          In November 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109, Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings ("SAB. 109"). SAB 109 provides the staff’s views on the accounting for written loan commitments recorded at fair value. To make the staff’s views consistent with Statement No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, and Statement No. 159, SAB 109 revises and rescinds portions of SAB No. 105, Application of Accounting Principals to Loan Commitments, and specifically states that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of a loan should be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at face value through earnings. The provisions of SAB 109 are applicable to written loan commitments issued or modified beginning on January 1, 2008. Adoption of SAB 109 is not expected to have a material impact on us.

Financial Interpretation No. 48

          FIN 48 was adopted during the first quarter of 2007. FIN 48 requires the affirmative evaluation that it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of a tax position, that an enterprise is entitled to economic benefits resulting from positions taken in income tax returns. If a tax position does not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the benefit of that position is not recognized in the financial statements. Adoption of FIN 48 resulted in an increase to the opening balance of retained earnings of $3.2 million, relating to the recognition of a previously unrecognized tax benefit associated with bad debt reserves for tax purposes. Management has determined there are no additional unrecognized tax benefits to be reported in Downey’s financial statements, and none are anticipated during the next 12 months. For the cumulative effect from the adoption of FIN 48, see Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity on page 89.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

          For information regarding quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk on page 60.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Page

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting          

84

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm          

85

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm          

86

Consolidated Balance Sheets          

87

Consolidated Statements of Income          

88

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income          

89

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity          

89

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows          

90

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements          

92

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

          Management of Downey Financial Corp. ("Downey") is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Downey’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of Downey’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of Downey’s financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

          Throughout 2007 and as of December 31, 2007, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of Downey’s internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management has determined that Downey’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007 is effective.

          Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of Downey’s management and the directors; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Downey’s assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

          Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

          KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements of Downey included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of Downey’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. The report, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of Downey’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, is included in this Item under the heading "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm."

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Downey Financial Corp.:

          We have audited Downey Financial Corp.’s ("Downey") internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Downey’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying management’s report on internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Downey’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

          We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

          A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

          Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

          In our opinion, Downey maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

          We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Downey Financial Corp. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007, and our report dated February 28, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

 

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

 

Costa Mesa, California

February 28, 2008

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Downey Financial Corp.:

          We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Downey Financial Corp. and subsidiaries ("Downey") as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of Downey’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

          We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

          In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Downey Financial Corp. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

          We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Downey’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 28, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of, internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

 

 

Costa Mesa, California

February 28, 2008

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Downey Financial Corp. And Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

2007

2006

Assets

Cash

$

83,840

$

124,865

Federal funds

5,900

1

Cash and cash equivalents

89,740

124,866

U.S. Treasury, government sponsored entities and other investment securities

available for sale, at fair value

1,549,879

1,433,176

Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value

103,384

363,215

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale, at fair value

111

251

Loans held for investment

11,381,327

13,868,227

Allowance for loan losses

(348,167

)

(60,943

)

Loans held for investment, net

11,033,160

13,807,284

Investments in real estate and joint ventures

68,679

59,843

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans

115,623

8,524

Premises and equipment, net

115,846

114,052

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

70,964

152,953

Mortgage servicing rights, net

19,512

21,196

Other assets

120,073

121,746

Deferred tax asset

122,086

276

$

13,409,057

$

16,207,382

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Deposits

$

10,496,041

$

11,784,869

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

-

469,971

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

1,197,100

2,140,785

Senior notes

198,445

198,260

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

183,054

220,262

Total liabilities

12,074,640

14,814,147

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred stock, par value of $0.01 per share; authorized 5,000,000 shares;

outstanding none

-

-

Common stock, par value of $0.01 per share; authorized 50,000,000 shares;

issued 28,235,022 shares at both December 31, 2007 and 2006;

outstanding 27,853,783 shares at both December 31, 2007 and 2006

282

282

Additional paid-in capital

93,792

93,792

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

2,768

(5,204

)

Retained earnings

1,254,367

1,321,157

Treasury stock, at cost, 381,239 shares at both December 31, 2007 and 2006

(16,792

)

(16,792

)

Total stockholders’ equity

1,334,417

1,393,235

$

13,409,057

$

16,207,382

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Income

Year Ended December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

2007

2006

2005

Interest income

Loans

$

885,456

$

1,080,791

$

833,540

U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entities securities

88,274

43,445

21,037

Mortgage-backed securities

12

13

12

Other investment securities

6,355

9,556

8,260

Total interest income

980,097

1,133,805

862,849

Interest expense

Deposits

439,061

417,590

270,062

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings

103,991

184,343

143,230

Senior notes

13,207

13,195

13,184

Total interest expense

556,259

615,128

426,476

Net interest income

423,838

518,677

436,373

Provision for credit losses

310,131

26,604

2,263

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

113,707

492,073

434,110

Other income, net

Loan and deposit related fees

36,054

36,151

36,496

Real estate and joint ventures held for investment, net

(6,885

)

10,953

6,734

Secondary marketing activities:

Loan servicing income (loss), net

(3,179

)

(594

)

2,059

Net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities

20,316

43,615

119,961

Net gains on sales of mortgage servicing rights

-

-

1,000

Net gains on sales of investment securities

-

-

28

Litigation award

155

2,233

1,767

Other

15

785

1,887

Total other income, net

46,476

93,143

169,932

Operating expense

Salaries and related costs

158,813

161,060

153,749

Premises and equipment costs

37,924

34,959

32,271

Advertising expense

5,912

6,227

6,068

Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments

10,175

6,439

3,795

Professional fees

2,695

1,793

1,208

Other general and administrative expense

33,003

32,477

36,556

Total general and administrative expense

248,522

242,955

233,647

Net operation of real estate acquired in settlement of loans

9,486

250

(96

)

Total operating expense

258,008

243,205

233,551

Income (loss) before income taxes (tax benefits)

(97,825

)

342,011

370,491

Income taxes (tax benefits)

(41,226

)

142,355

156,014

Net income (loss)

$

(56,599

)

$

199,656

$

214,477

Per share information

Basic

$

(2.03

)

$

7.17

$

7.70

Diluted

$

(2.03

)

$

7.16

$

7.69

Cash dividends declared and paid

$

0.48

$

0.40

$

0.40

Weighted average shares outstanding

Basic

27,853,783

27,853,783

27,853,783

Diluted

27,853,783

27,883,867

27,883,251

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Year Ended December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Net income (loss)

$

(56,599

)

$

199,656

$

214,477

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (tax benefits)

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:

U.S. Treasury, government sponsored entities and other investment

securities available for sale, at fair value

8,406

(223

)

(5,683

)

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale, at fair value

2

-

(1

)

Reclassification of realized amounts included in net income

-

-

(17

)

Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:

Net derivative instruments

147

759

583

Reclassification of realized amounts included in net income

(583

)

(332

)

(608

)

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (tax benefits)

7,972

204

(5,726

)

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

(48,627

)

$

199,860

$

208,751

 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

Accumulated

Additional

Other

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per

Common

Paid-in

Comprehensive

Retained

Treasury

Share Data)

Stock

Capital

Income (Loss)

Earnings

Stock

Total

Balance at December 31, 2004

$

282

$

93,792

$

318

$

929,304

$

(16,792

)

$

1,006,904

Cash dividends, $0.40 per share

-

-

-

(11,140

)

-

(11,140

)

Unrealized losses on securities

available for sale

-

-

(5,701

)

-

-

(5,701

)

Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges

-

-

(25

)

-

-

(25

)

Net income

-

-

-

214,477

-

214,477

Balance at December 31, 2005

$

282

$

93,792

$

(5,408

)

$

1,132,641

$

(16,792

)

$

1,204,515

Cash dividends, $0.40 per share

-

-

-

(11,140

)

-

(11,140

)

Unrealized losses on securities

available for sale

-

-

(223

)

-

-

(223

)

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges

-

-

427

-

-

427

Net income

-

-

-

199,656

-

199,656

Balance at December 31, 2006

$

282

$

93,792

$

(5,204

)

$

1,321,157

$

(16,792

)

$

1,393,235

6

Cumulative effect from the adoption of

FIN 48

-

-

-

3,179

-

3,179

Cash dividends, $0.48 per share

-

-

-

(13,370

)

-

(13,370

)

Unrealized gains on securities

available for sale

-

-

8,408

-

8,408

Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges

-

-

(436

)

-

(436

)

Net loss

-

-

-

(56,599

)

-

(56,599

)

Balance at December 31, 2007

$

282

$

93,792

$

2,768

$

1,254,367

$

(16,792

)

$

1,334,417

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income (loss)

$

(56,599

)

$

199,656

$

214,477

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used for operating

activities:

Depreciation

14,452

13,184

12,657

Amortization

85,644

117,952

97,007

Provision for (reduction of) losses on loans, loan-related commitments,

investments in real estate and joint ventures, mortgage servicing

rights, real estate acquired in settlement of loans and other assets

316,584

26,729

(25

)

Net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities, mortgage

servicing rights, investment securities, real estate and other assets

(21,495

)

(54,538

)

(123,561

)

Interest capitalized on loans (negative amortization)

(245,395

)

(292,949

)

(134,733

)

Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends

(6,090

)

(9,507

)

(10,325

)

Loans originated and purchased for sale

(1,572,424

)

(3,475,552

)

(7,715,200

)

Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale, including those sold

as mortgage-backed securities

1,811,578

3,560,031

8,443,214

Other, net

(281,200

)

(121,146

)

(134,338

)

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

45,055

(36,140

)

649,173

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sales of:

U.S. Treasury, government sponsored entities and other investment

securities available for sale

-

-

-

Loans originated for investment

-

-

-

Wholly owned real estate and real estate acquired in settlement

of loans

35,590

13,522

14,417

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

95,046

36,837

91,455

Proceeds from maturities or calls of U.S. Treasury, government

sponsored entities and other investment securities available for sale

2,026,797

228,950

29,555

Purchase of:

U.S. Treasury, government sponsored entities and other investment

securities available for sale

(2,019,172

)

(1,036,220

)

(168,803

)

Loans held for investment

-

(21,671

)

(62,527

)

Premises and equipment

(23,566

)

(27,820

)

(20,141

)

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

(6,967

)

(439

)

(17,361

)

Originations of loans held for investment (net of refinances of $656,466

for the year ended December 31, 2007, $815,457 for

the year ended December 31, 2006 and $695,217 for the year ended

December 31, 2005)

(1,552,632

)

(3,516,352

)

(6,628,854

)

Principal payments on loans held for investment and mortgage-backed

securities available for sale

4,121,348

5,399,581

5,021,687

Net change in undisbursed loans and lines of credit funds

(41,423

)

(62,449

)

(48,218

)

Investments in real estate and joint ventures held for investment

(7,807

)

(4,048

)

(267

)

Other, net

8,275

10,424

4,992

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

2,635,489

1,020,315

(1,784,065

)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—(Continued)

Year Ended December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Cash flows from financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in deposits

$

(1,288,828

)

$

(91,979

)

$

2,218,870

Proceeds from FHLB advances and other borrowings

16,842,536

30,564,994

33,167,675

Repayments of FHLB advances and other borrowings

(18,267,017

)

(31,515,323

)

(34,160,425

)

Cash dividends

(13,370

)

(11,140

)

(11,140

)

Other, net

11,009

3,743

(9,194

)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

(2,715,670

)

(1,049,705

)

1,205,786

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(35,126

)

(65,530

)

70,894

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

124,866

190,396

119,502

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

89,740

$

124,866

$

190,396

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest

$

564,326

$

616,415

$

409,807

Income taxes

200,018

177,255

143,991

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing:

Loans transferred to held for investment from held for sale

28,073

46,528

31,912

Loans transferred from held for investment to held for sale

3,933

2,365

330

US Treasury, government sponsored entities and other investment

   securities available for sale, purchased and not settled

109,750

-

-

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans

144,052

11,208

1,939

Loans to facilitate the sale of real estate acquired in settlement

of loans

310

-

126

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of Downey Financial Corp. and subsidiaries ("Downey") include all accounts of Downey Financial Corp. and the consolidated accounts of all subsidiaries, including Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A. ("Bank"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Business

Downey provides a full range of financial services to individual and corporate customers and engages in real estate development activities, primarily in California. Downey is subject to competition from other financial institutions. Downey is subject to the regulations of certain governmental agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the balance sheets and the results of operations for the reporting periods. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowances for credit, real estate and mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") losses, the valuation of interest rate lock commitments and prepayment reserves related to sales of loans and MSRs. Management believes that the allowances established for credit, real estate and MSRs losses are adequate, that the valuations of interest rate lock commitments are reasonable and that the prepayment reserves are sufficient. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, loan-related commitments, real estate and MSRs; to value interest rate lock commitments; and to review the adequacy of prepayment reserves, future changes to the allowances, valuations or prepayment reserves may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions, including market interest rates. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review Downey’s allowances for losses on loans, loan-related commitments, real estate and MSRs; valuation of interest rate lock commitments; and prepayment reserves. Such agencies may require Downey to recognize changes to the allowances, valuations or prepayment reserves based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

Downey is required to carry its loans held for sale portfolio, mortgage-backed and investment securities available for sale portfolios, real estate acquired in settlement of loans, real estate held for investment or under development, derivatives and MSRs at the lower of cost or fair value or in certain cases, at fair value. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based upon relevant market information and other information about the asset or liability. Fair value for investment and mortgage-backed securities and loans held for sale, is based on bid prices or bid quotations received from security dealers or readily available market quote systems. Fair value for derivatives is based on dealer quoted prices acquired from third parties. Fair value estimates for real estate acquired in settlement of loans and real estate held for investment or under development is determined by current appraisals and, where no active market exists for a particular property, discounting a forecast of expected cash flows at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Fair value for MSRs is determined by computing the present value of the expected net servicing income from the portfolio by strata, determined by using key characteristics of the underlying loans, primarily coupon interest rate and whether the loans are fixed or variable rate.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, certificates of deposit with maturities of three months or less and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are purchased and sold for one day periods.

Mortgage-Backed Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements, U.S. Treasury Securities and Government Sponsored Entity Securities, Other Investment Securities, Municipal Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities

Downey has established written guidelines and objectives for its investing activities. At the time of purchase of a mortgage-backed security purchased under resale agreement, U.S. Treasury security and government sponsored entity security, other investment security, municipal security or a mortgage-backed security, management of Downey designates the security as either held to maturity, available for sale or held for trading based on Downey’s investment objectives, operational needs and intent. Downey then monitors its investment activities to ensure that those activities are consistent with the established guidelines and objectives.

Held to Maturity.

Securities held to maturity are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts which are recognized in interest income using the interest method. Mortgage-backed securities represent participating interests in pools of long-term first mortgage loans originated and serviced by the issuers of the securities. Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity are carried at unpaid principal balances, adjusted for unamortized premiums and unearned discounts. Premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities are amortized using the interest method over the remaining period to the call date for premiums or contractual maturity for discounts, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. It is the positive intent of Downey, and Downey has the ability, to hold these securities until maturity as part of its portfolio of long-term, interest-earning assets. If the cost basis of these securities is determined to be other than temporarily impaired, the amount of the impairment is charged to operations. Downey had no investment securities classified as held to maturity at December 31, 2007 or 2006.

Available for Sale.

Securities available for sale are carried at fair value. Premiums and discounts are amortized using the interest method over the remaining period to the call date for premiums or contractual maturity for discounts and, in the case of mortgage-backed securities, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes, unless the security is deemed other than temporarily impaired.

Downey monitors its available-for-sale investment portfolio for impairment. Many factors are considered in determining whether the impairment is deemed to be other than temporary, including, but not limited to, the length of time the security has had a market value less than the cost basis, the severity of the loss, the intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for a recovery in value, recent events specific to the issuer or industry, external credit ratings and recent downgrades in such ratings. If the security is determined to be other than temporarily impaired, the amount of the impairment is charged to operations.

Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities available for sale, determined using the specific identification method and recorded on a trade date basis, are reflected in earnings.

Held for Trading.

Securities held for trading are carried at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are reflected in earnings. Downey had no investment securities classified as held for trading at December 31, 2007 or 2006.

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Derivatives and Hedges

Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value and reported as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet. The accounting for gains and losses associated with changes in the fair value of derivatives is reported in current earnings or other comprehensive income, net of tax, if they qualify for hedge accounting and if the hedge is highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair values or the cash flows of the asset or liability being hedged. Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to the variability in fair values or expected future cash flows are considered fair value hedges or cash flow hedges, respectively. The method used for assessing the effectiveness of a hedging derivative, as well as the measurement approach for determining the ineffective aspects of the hedge, is established at the inception of the hedge.

Loans Held for Sale

Downey identifies at origination those loans which foreseeably may be sold prior to maturity. These loans have been classified as held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, determined on an aggregate basis. Effective with the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), the carrying amount includes a basis adjustment to the loan at funding resulting from the change in the fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to the date of funding. Downey may sell loans which had been held for investment. In such occurrences, the loans are transferred to the held for sale portfolio at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. If any part of a decline in value of the loans transferred is due to credit deterioration, that decline is recorded as a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses at the time of transfer.

Downey may transfer loans held for sale to held for investment. In such occurrences, the loans are transferred at the lower of cost or fair value. If there is an adjustment due to a decline in fair value, the loss is recorded in current earnings within the category of net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities at the time of transfer.

Gains or Losses on Sales of Loans and MSRs

Gains or losses on sales of loans are recognized at the time of sale and are determined by the difference between the net sales proceeds and the basis of the loans sold. Downey capitalizes MSRs at fair value for residential one-to-four unit mortgage loans we originate and sell with servicing rights retained and for MSRs acquired through purchase. The MSRs are included as a component of gain on sale of loans. The MSRs are amortized in proportion to and over the estimated period of net servicing income. Such amortization is reflected as a component of loan servicing income (loss), net.

Allowance for MSR Losses

MSRs are periodically reviewed for impairment based on their fair value. The fair value of the MSRs, for the purposes of impairment, is measured using a discounted cash flow analysis based on available market information, anticipated prepayment speeds, a custodial account earnings rate and market-adjusted discount rates. Market sources are used to determine prepayment speeds, the net cost of servicing a loan, inflation rate and default and interest rates for mortgages.

Downey measures MSR impairment on a disaggregated basis based on the following predominant risk characteristics of the underlying mortgage loans: by loan term and coupon rate (stratified in 50 basis point increments). Impairment losses are recognized through a valuation allowance for each impaired stratum, with any associated provision or reduction recorded as a component of loan servicing income (loss), net. Certain stratum may have impairment, while other stratum may have gains. Since strata with impairment losses cannot be netted against strata with gains, changes in overall MSR fair value may not equal provisions for, or reductions of, the valuation allowance. Once a quarter, Downey conducts model validation procedures by obtaining three independent broker results for the fair value of MSRs and compares them to the results of its MSR model. An impairment is considered permanent when the underlying loans have repaid faster than the amortization of the associated MSRs, thereby requiring a reduction in the carrying value of the MSRs.

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Loans Held for Investment

Loans are recorded at cost, net of discounts and premiums, undisbursed loan proceeds, net deferred fees and costs and the allowance for loan losses.

Interest income on loans is recognized on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on loans are amortized to income using the interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity. The amortization of discounts into income is discontinued on loans that are contractually ninety days past due or when collection of interest appears doubtful.

Loan origination fees and related incremental direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized to income using the interest method over the contractual life of the loans, adjusted for actual prepayments. Fees received for a commitment to originate or purchase a loan or group of loans are deferred and, if the commitment is exercised, recognized over the life of the loan as an adjustment of yield or, if the commitment expires unexercised, recognized as income upon expiration of the commitment. The amortization of deferred fees and costs is discontinued on loans that are contractually ninety days past due or when collection of interest appears doubtful. Any remaining deferred fees or costs and prepayment fees associated with loans that payoff prior to contractual maturity are included in interest income in the period of payoff.

Accrued interest on loans, including impaired loans, that are contractually ninety days or more past due or when collection of interest appears doubtful is generally reversed and charged against interest income. Income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received and the principal balance is expected to be recovered. Such loans are restored to an accrual status only if the loan is brought contractually current and the borrower has demonstrated the ability to make future payments of principal and interest.

For troubled debt restructurings of residential one-to-four unit loans, a specific valuation allowance is calculated as the difference between the recorded investment of the original loan and the present value of the cash flows of the modified loan (discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan). This difference is recorded as a provision for credit losses in current earnings and subsequently amortized over the expected life of the loans as an adjustment to loan yield or as a reduction of the provision if the loan is prepaid.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses is maintained at an amount management deems adequate to cover inherent losses at the balance sheet date. The allowance for credit losses includes an allowance for loan losses reported as a reduction of loans held for investment and the allowance for loan-related commitments reported in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Downey has implemented and adheres to an internal asset review system and loss allowance methodology designed to provide for the detection of problem assets and an adequate allowance to cover credit losses.

Unless an individual loan or borrower relationship warrants separate analysis, Downey generally reviews all loans under $5 million through a statistical analysis of the expected performance of each loan based on historic trends for similar types of borrowers, loans, collateral and economic circumstances. Those amounts may be adjusted based on an analysis of macro-economic and other trends that are likely to affect the borrower’s ability to repay their loan according to their loan terms. Given the above evaluations, the amount of the allowance is based upon the summation of general valuation allowances and allocated allowances.

In determining the allowance for credit losses related to borrower relationships of $5 million or more, Downey evaluates the loans on an individual basis, including an analysis of the borrower’s creditworthiness, cash flows and financial status, and the condition and the estimated value of the collateral.

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General valuation allowances relate to assets with no well-defined deficiency or weakness and are determined by applying against such assets loss factors for each major asset type that consider past loss experience and asset duration. Allocated allowances relate to assets with well-defined deficiencies or weaknesses and are generally determined by loss factors based on loss statistics or are determined by the excess of the recorded investment in the asset over the fair value of the collateral, where appropriate.

Downey considers a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it believes it is probable that Downey will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. In determining impairment, Downey considers large non-homogeneous loans that are on non-accrual, have been restructured or are performing but exhibit, among other characteristics, high loan-to-value ratios or delinquent taxes. Downey bases the measurement of collateral dependent impaired loans on the net fair value of the loan’s collateral. Non-collateral dependent loans are valued based on a present value calculation of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective rate or the loan’s observable market price. Cash receipts on impaired loans not performing according to contractual terms are generally used to reduce the carrying value of the loan unless Downey believes it will recover the remaining principal balance of the loan. Impairment losses are included in the allowance for credit losses through a charge to provision for credit losses. Adjustments to impairment losses due to changes in the fair value of collateral of impaired loans are included in provision for credit losses. Upon disposition of an impaired loan, loss of principal, if any, is recorded through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses.

In 2007, Downey recorded a specific valuation allowance for troubled debt restructurings of residential one-to-four unit loans related to a borrower retention program. This program was initiated at the beginning of the third quarter of 2007 to provide borrowers who are current with their loan payments a cost effective means to change from an ARM subject to negative amortization to a less costly financing alternative. These loans are considered troubled debt restructurings because the modified interest rates were lower than the interest rates on the original loans and the loans were not re-underwritten to prove the new interest rates were, in fact, market interest rates for borrowers with similar credit quality. Even though the interest rates following the modifications were no less than those offered new borrowers, these loans have been placed on non-accrual status. Interest income will be recorded as these borrowers make their loan payments on a cash basis. If these borrowers perform pursuant to the modified terms for six consecutive months, the loans will be placed back on accrual status but they will still be reported as troubled debt restructurings. The specific valuation allowance for these troubled debt restructurings has been calculated as the difference between the recorded investment of the original loan and the present value of the expected cash flows of the modified loan (discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan based on an expected life). This difference is recorded as a provision for credit losses in current earnings and subsequently amortized over the expected life of the loans or as a reduction of the provision if the loan is prepaid. We include adjustments to impairment losses due to the change in cash flows from changes over time as an adjustment to loan yield or as a reduction of the provision if the loan is prepaid.

In the opinion of management, and in accordance with the credit loss allowance methodology, the present allowance is considered adequate to absorb estimable and probable credit losses. Additions and reductions to the allowance are reflected in current operations. Charge-offs to the allowance are made when specific assets are considered uncollectible or are transferred to real estate acquired in settlement of loans and the fair value of the property is less than the loan’s recorded investment. Recoveries are credited to the allowance.

Loan Servicing

Downey services and sub-services mortgage loans for investors. Fees earned for servicing loans owned by investors are reported as income when the related mortgage loan payments are collected. Fees earned for sub-servicing are recorded on an accrual basis. Loan servicing costs are charged to expense as incurred.

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Investment in Real Estate and Joint Ventures

Real estate held for investment or under development is held at the lower of cost (less accumulated depreciation) or fair value. Costs, including interest, of holding real estate in the process of development or improvement are capitalized, whereas costs relating to holding completed property are expensed. An allowance for losses is established by a charge to operations if the carrying value of a property exceeds its fair value, including the consideration of disposition costs.

Downey utilizes the equity method of accounting for investments in joint ventures, as they do not meet consolidation requirements. All intercompany profits are eliminated.

Income from the sale of real estate is recognized principally when title to the property has passed to the buyer, minimum down payment requirements are met and the terms of any notes received by Downey satisfy continuing investment requirements. At the time of sale, costs are relieved from real estate projects on a relative sales value basis and charged to operations.

Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans

Real estate acquired through foreclosure is recorded at fair value less cost to sell on the date of foreclosure and any subsequent fair value losses are recorded as a loss provision, included in net operations, with a corresponding charge-off to the asset. All legal fees and direct costs, including foreclosure and other related costs, are expensed as incurred.

Premises and Equipment

Buildings, leasehold improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Buildings and furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost of leasehold improvements is amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the related leases. The estimated useful life of newly constructed buildings is 40 years and the lives of new assets that are added to existing buildings are 15 years. The estimated useful life for furniture, fixtures and equipment, including computer equipment and software, is three to ten years.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Downey reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their fair value. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

Downey enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase. Repurchase agreements are treated as financing arrangements and, accordingly, the obligations to repurchase the securities sold are reflected as liabilities in Downey’s consolidated financial statements. The securities collateralizing these repurchase agreements are delivered to several major national brokerage firms who arranged the transactions. These securities are reflected as assets in Downey’s consolidated financial statements. The brokerage firms may loan such securities to other parties in the normal course of their operations and agree to return the identical securities to Downey at the maturity of the agreements.

Senior Notes and Junior Subordinated Debentures

Long-term borrowings are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts which are recognized in interest expense using the interest method. Debt issuance costs are recognized in interest expense using the interest method over the life of the instrument.

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Income Taxes

Downey applies the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. The asset and liability method recognizes deferred income taxes for the tax consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Deferred tax assets are to be recognized for temporary differences that will result in deductible amounts in future years and for tax carryforwards if, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.

Treasury Stock

Downey applies the cost method of accounting for treasury stock. The cost method requires Downey to record the reacquisition cost of treasury stock as a deduction from stockholders’ equity on the balance sheet. The treasury stock account is increased for the cost of the shares acquired and is reduced upon reissuance at cost on a first-in-first-out basis. If the treasury shares are reissued at a price in excess of the acquisition cost, the excess is added to paid-in capital from treasury stock. If the treasury shares are reissued at less than acquisition cost, the deficiency is treated as a reduction of any paid-in capital related to previous reissuances or retirements. If the balance in paid-in capital from treasury stock is insufficient to absorb the deficiency, the remainder is recorded as a reduction of retained earnings.

Stock Option Plan

Downey has not issued stock options during 2007, 2006 or 2005 and all outstanding options were fully vested prior to 2004. Therefore, for the years 2007, 2006 and 2005, Downey’s net income and income per share would not have been reduced had Downey applied the fair value method of accounting set forth in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation."

Per Share Information

Two earnings per share ("EPS") measures are presented. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding common shares in treasury. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted from issuance of common stock that then shared in earnings, excluding common shares in treasury.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, ("SFAS 157"), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements, but does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value. Additionally, it establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged, provided that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for that fiscal year, including financial statements for an interim period within that fiscal year. Adoption of SFAS 157 is not expected to have a material impact.

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Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R), ("SFAS 158"), which requires employers to recognize the underfunded or overfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through accumulated other comprehensive income. Additionally, SFAS 158 requires employers to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position. The new reporting requirements and related new footnote disclosure rules of SFAS No. 158 are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. The new measurement date requirement applies for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. Adoption of the measurement provisions of SFAS 158 is not expected to have a material impact.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ("SFAS 159"), which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to reduce both complexity in accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently. SFAS 159 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and to more easily understand the effect of the company’s choice to use fair value on its earnings. SFAS 159 also requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the balance sheet. SFAS 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements of other accounting standards, including fair value measurement disclosures in SFAS 157. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of the previous fiscal year provided that the entity makes that choice in the first 120 days of that fiscal year and also elects to apply the provisions of Statement 157. Adoption of SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact.

Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109

In November 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109, Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings ("SAB. 109"). SAB 109 provides the staff’s views on the accounting for written loan commitments recorded at fair value. To make the staff’s views consistent with Statement No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, and Statement No. 159, SAB 109 revises and rescinds portions of SAB No. 105, Application of Accounting Principals to Loan Commitments, and specifically states that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of a loan should be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at face value through earnings. The provisions of SAB 109 are applicable to written loan commitments issued or modified beginning on January 1, 2008. Adoption of SAB 109 is not expected to have a material impact.

Financial Interpretation No. 48

FIN 48 was adopted during the first quarter of 2007. FIN 48 requires the affirmative evaluation that it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of a tax position, that an enterprise is entitled to economic benefits resulting from positions taken in income tax returns. If a tax position does not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the benefit of that position is not recognized in the financial statements. Adoption of FIN 48 resulted in an increase to the opening balance of retained earnings of $3.2 million, relating to the recognition of a previously unrecognized tax benefit associated with bad debt reserves for tax purposes. Management has determined there are no additional unrecognized tax benefits to be reported in Downey’s financial statements, and none are anticipated during the next 12 months. For the cumulative effect from the adoption of FIN 48, see Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity on page 89.

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(2) U.S. Treasury, Government Sponsored Entities and Other Investment Securities Available for Sale

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of U.S. Treasury, government sponsored entity and other investment securities available for sale are summarized as follows:

Gross

Gross

Estimated

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

(In Thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

U.S. Treasury securities

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Government sponsored entities securities

1,544,864

4,977

23

1,549,818

Other investment securities

61

-

-

61

December 31, 2007

$

1,544,925

$

4,977

$

23

$

1,549,879

U.S. Treasury securities

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Government sponsored entities securities

1,442,709

-

9,596

1,433,113

Other investment securities

63

-

-

63

December 31, 2006

$

1,442,772

$

-

$

9,596

$

1,433,176

At December 31, 2007, 14% of Downey’s securities had step-up provisions that stipulate increases in the coupon rate ranging from 0.25% to 1.00% at various specified times over a range from November 2008 to November 2021. In addition, at December 31, 2007, all of these investment securities contained call provisions ranging from January 2008 to August 2022.

The fair value of temporarily impaired securities, the amount of unrealized losses and the length of time these unrealized losses existed are as follows:

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

(In Thousands)

Fair Value

Losses

Fair Value

Losses

Fair Value

Losses

December 31, 2007:

U.S. Treasury securities

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Government sponsored entities

securities

99,980

20

4,997

3

104,977

23

Other investment securities

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total temporarily impaired

securities

$

99,980

$

20

$

4,997

$

3

$

104,977

$

23

December 31, 2006:

U.S. Treasury securities

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Government sponsored entities

securities

858,323

2,902

574,790

6,694

1,433,113

9,596

Other investment securities

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total temporarily impaired

securities

$

858,323

$

2,902

$

574,790

$

6,694

$

1,433,113

$

9,596

The temporary impairment in both years is a result of the change in market interest rates and not the underlying issuers’ ability to repay. Downey has the intent and ability to hold these securities until the temporary impairment is eliminated. Accordingly, Downey has not recognized the temporary impairment in the earnings of either year.

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of U.S. Treasury, government sponsored entity and other investment securities available for sale at December 31, 2007, by contractual maturity, are shown below.

Amortized

Fair

(In Thousands)

Cost

Value

Due in one year or less

$

-

$

-

Due after one year through five years

937,940

941,453

Due after five years through ten years

506,924

508,385

Due after ten years

100,061

100,041

Total

$

1,544,925

$

1,549,879

There were no proceeds and gross realized gains or losses, including amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings, on the sales of U.S. Treasury, government sponsored entities and other investment securities available for sale recorded using the specific identification method in 2007, 2006 or 2005.

In 2007, no gains or losses were realized on called securities and no securities were sold. Net unrealized losses on investment securities available for sale were recognized in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the amount of $5.0 million, or $2.9 million net of income taxes, at December 31, 2007, and $9.6 million, or $5.5 million net of income taxes, at December 31, 2006.

(3) Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements

There were no outstanding loans and mortgage-backed securities purchased under resale agreements at December 31, 2007, and no resale agreements executed during 2006. The average balance for the resale agreements purchased in 2007 was $1.0 million at an average interest rate of 5.18%, with the maximum balance at any month end of $9.7 million.

(4) Mortgage-Backed Securities Available for Sale

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the mortgage-backed securities available for sale are summarized as follows:

Gross

Gross

Estimated

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

(In Thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

December 31, 2007:

Non-government sponsored entities certificates

$

110

$

1

$

-

$

111

Total

$

110

$

1

$

-

$

111

December 31, 2006:

Non-government sponsored entities certificates

$

253

$

-

$

2

$

251

Total

$

253

$

-

$

2

$

251

Net unrealized gains on mortgage-backed securities available for sale recognized in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income was less than $1,000 at both at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

As part of Downey’s secondary marketing activity, Downey enters into forward sales commitments with investors to deliver mortgage-backed securities collateralized by our loans. This is accomplished through a securitization transaction, which involves the receipt of mortgage-backed securities in exchange for loans that Downey sells to a government sponsored entity. Settlement of the forward sales commitment and the securitization transaction occur on the same day, whereby Downey does not retain the mortgage-backed securities. However, based on market conditions in the future, Downey may retain the mortgage-backed securities for a period of time prior to selling it in the capital markets. In this event, Downey will not record a gain or loss from the exchange on the date of securitization. However, if Downey has the intention to sell the mortgage-backed securities in the future, Downey will designate the mortgage-backed securities as a trading security in the Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in fair value included in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

Proceeds and gross realized gains and losses, including amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings, on the sales of mortgage-backed securities available for sale are recorded using the specific identification method and are summarized as follows:

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Proceeds

$

1,039,708

$

933,896

$

1,035,461

Gross realized gains

$

7,238

$

5,643

$

8,261

Gross realized losses

$

619

$

791

$

887
(5) Loans

Loans are summarized as follows:

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Held for investment:

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential:

One-to-four units

$

10,877,228

$

13,227,004

Home equity loans and lines of credit

138,305

187,939

Five or more units

100,963

113,488

Commercial real estate

26,427

26,700

Construction

81,098

52,922

Land

49,521

58,910

Non-mortgage:

Commercial

5,000

2,400

Consumer

5,989

6,778

Total loans held for investment

11,284,531

13,676,141

Increase (decrease) for:

Undisbursed loan funds

(60,057

)

(40,208

)

Net deferred costs and premiums

156,853

232,294

Allowance for loan losses

(348,167

)

(60,943

)

Total loans held for investment, net

$

11,033,160

$

13,807,284

Held for sale:

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential one-to-four units

$

103,320

$

358,128

Net deferred costs and premiums

(109

)

4,789

Capitalized basis adjustment (a)

173

298

Total loans held for sale, net

$

103,384

$

363,215
(a) Reflects the change in fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from date of rate lock to the date of funding.

At December 31, 2007, approximately 89% of the real estate securing Downey’s loans was located in California. As a result, the value of the underlying collateral for a significant portion of our loans may be unfavorably impacted by adverse changes in the California economy and real estate market.

The combined weighted average interest rate on loans held for investment and sale was 7.41% and 7.59% at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. These rates exclude adjustments for non-accrual loans; amortization of net deferred costs to originate loans, premiums and discounts; and prepayment and late fees.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

Most of Downey’s adjustable rate mortgages adjust the interest rate monthly and the payment amount annually. These monthly adjustable rate mortgages allow for negative amortization, which is the addition to loan principal of accrued interest that exceeds the required monthly loan payments. At December 31, 2007, loans subject to negative amortization represented 69% of Downey’s residential one-to-four unit adjustable rate portfolio held for investment, of which $379 million represented the amount of negative amortization included in the loan balance. This compares to 85% and $320 million, respectively, at December 31, 2006. During 2007, approximately 28% of our loan interest income represented negative amortization, up from 27% in 2006 and 16% in 2005.

A summary of activity in the allowance for loan losses for loans held for investment during 2007, 2006 and 2005 follows:

Real

(In Thousands)

Estate

Commercial

Consumer

Total

Balance at December 31, 2004

$

32,601

$

443

$

299

$

33,343

Provision for loan losses

2,164

-

156

2,320

Charge-offs

(903

)

(428

)

(169

)

(1,500

)

Recoveries

410

-

28

438

Balance at December 31, 2005

34,272

15

314

34,601

Provision for (reduction of) loan losses

26,768

(1

)

96

26,863

Charge-offs

(549

)

-

(112

)

(661

)

Recoveries

120

-

20

140

Balance at December 31, 2006

60,611

14

318

60,943

Provision for loan losses

309,831

22

118

309,971

TDR yield adjustment (a)

(483

)

-

-

(483

)

Charge-offs

(22,448

)

-

(116

)

(22,564

)

Recoveries

291

9

300

Balance at December 31, 2007

$

347,802

$

36

$

329

$

348,167
(a) For troubled debt restructurings of residential one-to-four unit loans, a specific valuation allowance is calculated as the difference between the recorded investment of the original loan and the present value of the expected cash flows of the modified loan (discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan based on an expected life). This difference is recorded as a provision for credit losses in current earnings and subsequently amortized over the expected life of the loans as an adjustment to loan yield or as a reduction of the provision if the loan is prepaid.

During 2007, provision for loan losses totaled $310.0 million, compared with $26.9 million in 2006 and $2.3 million in 2005. The increase to the allowance in 2007 primarily reflected further increases in delinquent loans and declines in the value of underlying home collateral due to the continued weakening and uncertainty relative to the housing market. This has been particularly true in certain geographic areas such as the greater Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto and Monterey areas of Northern California, the Inland Empire and San Diego County. As a result, an increase in the allowance for loan losses was deemed appropriate. Included within the 2007 provision for loan losses was $39.5 million related to the creation of a specific allowance associated with certain troubled debt restructurings resulting from a borrower retention program. The allowance related to the troubled debt restructurings is calculated as the difference between the recorded investment of the original loan and the present value of the expected cash flows of the modified loan (discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan based on an expected life). This difference is recorded as a provision for credit losses in current earnings and subsequently amortized over the expected life of the loans as an adjustment to loan yield, thereby decreasing the allowance balance, or as a reduction of the provision if the loan is prepaid. The increase in 2006 provision for loan losses reflected an increase in unsold housing inventory, a decline in home prices, and increases in both negative amortization balances and loan defaults. These trends are typically leading indicators of increased losses.

Net charge-offs to average loans was 0.18% in 2007, less than 0.01% in 2006, and 0.01% in 2005.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

A summary of activity in the allowance for loan-related commitment losses for loans held for investment, included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, during 2007, 2006 and 2005 follows:

Real

(In Thousands)

Estate

Commercial

Consumer

Total

Balance at December 31, 2004

$

1,314

$

8

$

49

$

1,371

Reduction of estimated losses

(51

)

(2

)

(4

)

(57

)

Balance at December 31, 2005

1,263

6

45

1,314

Reduction of estimated losses

(252

)

(3

)

(4

)

(259

)

Balance at December 31, 2006

1,011

3

41

1,055

Provision for (reduction of) estimated losses

163

-

(3

)

160

Balance at December 31, 2007

$

1,174

$

3

$

38

$

1,215

There were 1,003 impaired loans at December 31, 2007. There was one impaired loan at December 31, 2006 secured by land, while there were no impaired loans at December 31, 2005. The following table presents impaired loans with specific allowances and the amount of such allowances and impaired loans without specific allowances.

Investment

Specific

Carrying

(In Thousands)

Value

Allowance

Value

December 31, 2007:

Loans with specific allowances

$

485,017

$

(45,066

)

$

439,951

Loans without specific allowances

676

-

676

Total impaired loans

$

485,693

$

(45,066

)

$

440,627

December 31, 2006:

Loans with specific allowances

$

-

$

-

$

-

Loans without specific allowances

11,345

-

11,345

Total impaired loans

$

11,345

$

-

$

11,345

December 31, 2005:

Loans with specific allowances

$

-

$

-

$

-

Loans without specific allowances

-

-

-

Total impaired loans

$

-

$

-

$

-

The average recorded investment in impaired loans totaled $98.7 million and $0.9 million in 2007 and 2006, respectively. In 2007, there was $3.4 million of interest recognized following impairment on the impaired loan portfolio, while there was no interest recognized following impairment on the impaired loan portfolio in 2006. Total interest recognized on the impaired loan portfolio was $0.1 million in 2005, which is virtually the same for interest recognized on a cash basis over that period.

The aggregate amount of non-accrual loans that are in the foreclosure process, restructured, contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest, or upon which interest collection is doubtful were $926 million and $102 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Downey had $3 million of commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were on non-accrual status. At December 31, 2007, Downey’s troubled debt restructurings were $432 million, all of which were on non-accrual status, while at December 31, 2006 there were no troubled debt restructurings.

Interest due on non-accrual loans, but excluded from interest income, was approximately $21.0 million at December 31, 2007, compared to $3.8 million at December 31, 2006 and $1.2 million at December 31, 2005.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

Downey has had, and expects in the future to have, transactions in the ordinary course of business with executive officers, directors and their associates on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other non-related parties. In the opinion of management, those transactions neither involve more than the normal risk of collectibility nor present any unfavorable features. At December 31, 2007, the Bank had extended loans to one director and his associates totaling $19 million compared to $21 million at December 31, 2006. All such loans are performing in accordance with their loan terms. Presented below is a summary of activity with respect to such loans for the years ending December 31, 2007 and 2006:

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Balance at beginning of period

$

20,674

$

21,341

Additions

-

-

Repayments

(1,905

)

(667

)

Balance at end of period

$

18,769

$

20,674
(6) Investments in Real Estate and Joint Ventures

Investments in real estate and joint ventures are summarized as follows:

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Gross investments in real estate (a)

$

54,457

$

38,173

Accumulated depreciation

(3,040

)

(3,018

)

Allowance for losses

(103

)

(103

)

Investments in real estate

51,314

35,052

Equity in joint ventures

17,684

24,791

Joint venture valuation allowance

(319

)

-

Investments in joint ventures

17,365

24,791

Total investments in real estate and joint ventures

$

68,679

$

59,843
(a) Included $11 million invested in community development funds in 2007 and $8 million in 2006.

The table set forth below describes the type, location and amount invested in real estate and joint ventures, net of specific valuation allowances of less than $1 million at December 31, 2007:

(In Thousands)

California

Arizona

Total

Shopping centers

$

883

$

7

$

890

Residential (a)

28,513

-

28,513

Land

34,644

4,951

39,595

Total real estate before general valuation allowance

$

64,040

$

4,958

68,998

General valuation allowance

(319

)

Net investment in real estate and joint ventures

$

68,679
(a) Included $11 million invested in community development funds.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

A summary of real estate and joint venture operations included in Downey’s results of operations is as follows:

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Wholly owned operations:

Rental operations:

Rental income

$

2,111

$

1,501

$

2,083

Costs and expenses

(990

)

(630

)

(741

)

Net rental operations

1,121

871

1,342

Net gains on sales of wholly owned real estate

22

3,051

477

Reduction of losses on real estate

-

-

1,333

Total wholly owned operations

1,143

3,922

3,152

Joint venture operations:

Equity (deficit) in net income (loss) from joint ventures

(7,709

)

7,031

3,582

Provision for losses provided by DSL Service Company

(319

)

-

-

Total joint venture operations

(8,028

)

7,031

3,582

Total

$

(6,885

)

$

10,953

$

6,734

Activity in the allowance for losses on investments in real estate and joint ventures for 2007, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:

Real Estate

Shopping

Held for

Centers

Investments

or Under

Held for

In Joint

(In Thousands)

Development

Investment

Ventures

Total

Balance at December 31, 2004

$

103

$

1,333

$

-

$

1,436

Reduction of estimated losses

-

(1,333

)

-

(1,333

)

Charge-offs

-

-

-

-

Recoveries

-

-

-

-

Balance at December 31, 2005

103

-

-

103

Provision for estimated losses

-

-

-

-

Charge-offs

-

-

-

-

Recoveries

-

-

-

-

Balance at December 31, 2006

103

-

-

103

Provision for estimated losses

-

-

319

319

Charge-offs

-

-

-

-

Recoveries

-

-

-

-

Balance at December 31, 2007

$

103

$

-

$

319

$

422

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

Condensed financial information of joint ventures reported on the equity method is as follows:

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets - Joint Ventures

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Assets

Cash

$

5,157

$

8,683

Projects under development

48,763

74,659

Other assets

264

4,079

$

54,184

$

87,421

Liabilities and Equity

Liabilities:

Notes payable

$

41,110

$

56,088

Other

4,448

4,743

Equity (deficit):

DSL Service Company (a)

17,365

24,791

Allowance for losses provided by DSL Service Company (b)

319

-

Other partners (b)

(9,058

)

1,799

Net equity

8,626

26,590

$

54,184

$

87,421
(a) Included priority return payments from joint ventures to DSL Service Company.
(b) Represents the other partner’s equity (deficit) interest in the accumulated retained earnings of the respective joint ventures. Those results include the net profit on sales and the operating results of the real estate assets, net of funding costs and asset impairment writedowns. Except for any secured financing which has been obtained, DSL Service Company has provided all other financing. As part of Downey’s internal asset review process, the fair value of the joint venture real estate assets, net of secured notes payable to others, is compared to the partners’ equity (deficit) investment. To the extent the fair value of the real estate assets is less than the partners’ equity (deficit) investment, a provision is made to create a valuation allowance for DSL Service Company’s share of the loss. No valuation allowance was required at December 31, 2006.

Condensed Combined Statements of Operations - Joint Ventures

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Real estate sales:

Sales

$

36,606

$

62,878

$

33,243

Cost of sales

(51,552

)

(50,786

)

(26,707

)

Net gains (losses) on sales

(14,946

)

12,092

6,536

Other expenses

(4,193

)

(795

)

(80

)

Net income (loss)

(19,139

)

11,297

6,456

Less other partners’ share of net loss

(11,430

)

(4,266

)

(2,874

)

Provision for losses

(319

)

-

-

DSL Service Company’s share of net income (loss)

$

(8,028

)

$

7,031

$

3,582

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

(7) Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans was $115.6 million and $8.5 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. A summary of net operation of real estate acquired in settlement of loans included in Downey’s results of operations follows:

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Net gains on sales

$

(58

)

$

(337

)

$

(438

)

Net operating expense

5,805

524

126

Provision for estimated losses

3,739

63

216

Net operations of real estate acquired in settlement of loans

$

9,486

$

250

$

(96

)
(8) Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are summarized as follows:

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Land

$

30,266

$

29,697

Building and improvements

112,966

110,363

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

110,375

101,809

Construction in progress

747

333

Other

97

107

Total premises and equipment

254,451

242,309

Accumulated depreciation

(138,605

)

(128,257

)

Total premises and equipment, net

$

115,846

$

114,052

The associated depreciation expense was $14.3 million for 2007 and $13.0 million for 2006. Downey has obligations under long-term operating leases, principally for building space and land. Lease terms generally cover a five-year period, with options to extend. Rental expense was $6.4 million in 2007, $5.7 million in 2006 and $5.3 million in 2005. The following table summarizes future minimum rental commitments under noncancelable leases.

(In Thousands)

2008

$

5,680

2009

4,864

2010

3,560

2011

2,375

2012

966

Thereafter (a)

550

Total future lease commitments

$

17,995
(a) There are no lease commitments beyond the year 2015, though options to renew at that time are available.
(9) Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The Bank’s required investment in Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of San Francisco stock, carried at cost, based on December 31, 2007 financial data, was $56 million. The investment in FHLB stock amounted to $71 million and $153 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Each member of the FHLB is required to own a minimum stock amount equal to the greater of 1% of membership asset value (capped at $25 million) or 4.7% of FHLB advances.

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(10) Mortgage Servicing Rights

The following table summarizes the activity in MSRs and its related allowance for the years indicated and other related financial data:

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Gross balance at beginning of period

$

21,435

$

21,157

$

20,502

Additions (a)

5,606

5,325

6,424

Amortization

(4,026

)

(4,370

)

(5,156

)

Sales

(868

)

-

(101

)

Impairment write-down

(174

)

(677

)

(512

)

Gross balance at end of period

21,973

21,435

21,157

Allowance balance at beginning of period

239

855

2,538

Provision for (reduction of) impairment

2,396

61

(1,171

)

Impairment write-down

(174

)

(677

)

(512

)

Allowance balance at end of period

2,461

239

855

Total mortgage servicing rights, net

$

19,512

$

21,196

$

20,302

As a percentage of associated mortgage loans

0.80

%

0.89

%

0.86

%

Estimated fair value (b)

20,991

22,828

20,351

Weighted average expected life (in months)

53

54

47

Custodial account earnings rate

4.53

%

5.28

%

4.46

%

Weighted average discount rate

11.45

10.28

9.32

At period end

Mortgage loans serviced for others:

Total

$

5,525,357

$

5,908,233

$

5,292,253

With capitalized mortgage servicing rights: (b)

Amount

2,436,278

2,394,754

2,362,539

Weighted average interest rate

5.88

%

5.75

%

5.60

%

Total loans sub-serviced without mortgage servicing rights: (c)

Term – less than six months

81,123

93,074

123,552

Term – indefinite

2,995,119

3,404,342

2,785,090

Custodial account balances

$

81,778

$

172,462

$

117,451
(a) Included minor amounts repurchased.
(b) The estimated fair value may exceed book value for certain asset strata and excluded loans sold or securitized prior to 1996 and loans sub-serviced without capitalized MSRs.
(c) Servicing is performed for a fixed fee per loan each month.

Key assumptions, which vary due to changes in market interest rates and are used to determine the fair value of MSRs, include: expected prepayment speeds, which impact the average life of the portfolio; the earnings rate on custodial accounts, which impact the value of custodial accounts; and the discount rate used in valuing future cash flows. The following table summarizes the estimated changes in the fair value of MSRs for changes in those assumptions individually and in combination associated with an immediate 100 basis point increase or decrease in market rates. The table also summarizes the earnings impact associated with provisions for or reductions of the valuation allowance for MSRs. Impairment is measured on a disaggregated basis based upon the predominant risk characteristics of the underlying mortgage loans, which include loans by loan term and coupon rate (stratified in 50 basis point increments).

Impairment losses are recognized through a valuation allowance for each impaired stratum, with any associated provision recorded as a component of loan servicing income (loss), net. Certain stratum may have impairment, while other stratum may not. Therefore, changes in overall fair value may not equal provisions for or reductions of the valuation allowance.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

The sensitivity analysis in the table below is hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the figures indicate, changes in fair value based on a 100 basis point variation in assumptions generally cannot be easily extrapolated because the relationship of the change in the assumptions to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect that a change in a particular assumption may have on the fair value is calculated without changing any other assumptions. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.

Expected

Custodial

Prepayment

Accounts

Discount

(Dollars in Thousands)

Speeds

Rate

Rate

Combination

Increase rates 100 basis points: (a)

Increase (decrease) in fair value

$

3,980

$

1,510

$

(323

)

$

4,223

Reduction of (increase in) valuation allowance

2,310

959

(510

)

2,384

Decrease rates 100 basis points: (b)

Increase (decrease) in fair value

(6,687

)

(1,523

)

357

(7,841

)

Reduction of (increase in) valuation allowance

(6,422

)

(969

)

545

(7,349

)
(a) The weighted-average expected life of the MSRs portfolio becomes 72 months.
(b) The weighted-average expected life of the MSRs portfolio becomes 28 months.

The following table presents a breakdown of the components of loan servicing income (loss), net included in Downey’s results of operations for the years indicated:

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Net cash servicing fees

$

7,028

$

6,370

$

7,091

Payoff and curtailment interest cost (a)

(3,785

)

(2,533

)

(1,047

)

Amortization of mortgage servicing rights

(4,026

)

(4,370

)

(5,156

)

(Provision for) reduction of impairment of mortgage servicing rights

(2,396

)

(61

)

1,171

Total loan servicing income (loss), net

$

(3,179

)

$

(594

)

$

2,059
(a) Represents the difference between the contractual obligation to pay interest to the investor for an entire month and the actual interest received when a loan prepays prior to the end of the month. This does not include the benefit of the use of repaid loan funds to increase net interest income.

Based on the key assumptions mentioned above, the following table presents Downey’s estimated MSR amortization for the next five years:

(In Thousands)

2008

$

3,823

2009

3,507

2010

2,832

2011

2,200

2012

1,743

Thereafter

7,868

Total MSR amortization

$

21,973

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

(11) Other Assets

Other assets are summarized as follows:

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Accrued interest receivable

$

70,367

$

91,192

Advances on loans

11,861

2,350

Advances on investor owned loans

8,947

1,317

Commitments to invest in community development funds

6,433

11,993

Current tax receivable

6,312

-

Prepaid expenses

4,923

7,493

Interest rate lock commitments

237

40

Loan forward sales contracts

55

718

Other

10,938

6,643

Total other assets

$

120,073

$

121,746
(12) Deposits

Deposits are summarized as follows:

December 31,

2007

2006

Weighted

Weighted

Average

Average

(Dollars in Thousands)

Rate

Amount

Rate

Amount

Transaction accounts:

Non-interest-bearing checking (a)

-

%

$

645,730

-

%

$

769,086

Interest-bearing checking (a)

0.27

464,980

0.28

493,620

Money market

1.04

134,640

1.04

148,448

Regular passbook

0.95

1,035,964

0.97

1,269,420

Total transaction accounts

0.55

2,281,314

0.57

2,680,574

Certificates of deposit:

Less than 2.00%

1.25

21,915

1.29

22,566

2.00-2.49

2.31

148

2.29

686

2.50-2.99

2.83

6,889

2.80

25,375

3.00-3.49

3.28

72,288

3.30

128,294

3.50-3.99

3.86

43,481

3.89

237,155

4.00-4.49

4.29

306,302

4.31

692,386

4.50-4.99

4.85

6,026,108

4.82

2,722,829

5.00-5.49

5.10

1,736,673

5.19

5,008,378

5.50 and greater

6.00

923

5.54

266,626

Total certificates of deposit

4.85

8,214,727

4.94

9,104,295

Total deposits

3.92

%

$

10,496,041

3.95

%

$

11,784,869
(a) Included amounts swept into money market deposit accounts.

The aggregate amount of certificates of deposit with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was $3.7 billion and $3.8 billion at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

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At December 31, 2007, scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows:

Weighted

(Dollars in Thousands)

Average Rate

Amount

2008

4.87

%

$

7,904,212

2009

4.34

155,996

2010

4.38

72,841

2011

4.57

28,940

2012

4.61

52,738

Thereafter

-

-

Total

4.85

%

$

8,214,727

The weighted average cost of deposits averaged 3.94%, 3.49% and 2.46% during 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, public funds totaled $2 million and $3 million, respectively, and were secured by mortgage loans with a carrying value of approximately $11 million and $7 million, respectively.

Interest expense on deposits by type is summarized as follows:

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Interest-bearing checking (a)

$

1,459

$

1,718

$

1,886

Money market

1,482

1,632

1,679

Regular passbook

10,946

15,082

23,732

Certificate accounts

425,174

399,158

242,765

Total deposit interest expense

$

439,061

$

417,590

$

270,062
(a) Included amounts swept into money market deposit accounts.

Accrued interest on deposits, which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, was $2 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

(13) Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are summarized as follows:

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Balance at year end

$

-

$

469,971

$

-

Average balance outstanding during the year

507,099

234,596

-

Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the year

666,575

469,971

-

Weighted average interest rate during the year

5.25

%

5.32

%

-

%

The securities collateralizing these transactions were delivered to major national brokerage firms who arranged the transactions. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally mature within 30 days of the various sale dates.

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(14) Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

FHLB advances are summarized as follows:

(Dollars in Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Balance at year end (a)

$

1,197,100

$

2,140,785

$

3,557,515

Average balance outstanding during the year

1,270,701

3,202,630

4,068,551

Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the year

1,835,091

3,825,741

5,093,874

Weighted average interest rate during the year (a)

6.09

%

5.37

%

3.52

%

Weighted average interest rate at year end (a)

5.61

5.87

4.71

Year-end loans securing advances

$

1,564,352

$

2,555,555

$

4,206,235
(a) Included the impact of interest rate swap contracts, with notional amounts totaling $430 million of receive-fixed, pay-3-month LIBOR variable interest, which contracts serve as a permitted hedge against a portion of FHLB advances.

In addition to the collateral securing existing advances, Downey had an additional $4.5 billion in loans available at the FHLB as collateral for any future advances as of December 31, 2007.

FHLB advances have the following maturities at December 31, 2007:

Weighted

(Dollars in Thousands)

Average Rate

Amount

2008 (a)

5.61

%

$

1,172,100

2009

-

-

2010

-

-

2011

-

-

2012

5.75

25,000

Thereafter

-

-

Total

5.61

%

$

1,197,100
(a) Included the impact of interest rate swap contracts, with notional amounts totaling $430 million of receive-fixed, pay-3-month LIBOR variable interest, which contracts serve as a permitted hedge against a portion of FHLB advances.
(15) Senior Notes

On June 23, 2004, Downey issued $200 million of 6.5% 10-year unsecured senior notes due July 1, 2014. Net proceeds from the sale of the notes, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, were approximately $198 million. The net proceeds from the issue were used to redeem junior subordinated debentures with the remainder having been used to make a capital investment in the Bank to support its asset growth. The carrying value of the senior notes is at $198 million with an effective interest rate of 6.66%.

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(16) Income Taxes

At December 31, 2007, Downey had a current income tax receivable of $6.3 million, compared to a current income tax payable of $94.6 million at December 31, 2006.

Deferred tax liabilities (assets) are comprised of the following temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets:

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Deferred tax liabilities:

FHLB stock dividends

$

16,362

$

26,894

Mortgage servicing rights, net of allowances

8,944

8,131

Deferred loan costs

6,104

11,207

Equity in joint ventures

5,607

4,171

Deferred loan fees

4,249

4,563

Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities

2,087

(4,060

)

Depreciation on premises and equipment

1,608

2,261

Housing credit amortization

291

-

Tax reserves in excess of base year

-

3,179

Other deferred expense items

10,190

-

Total deferred tax liabilities

55,442

56,346

Deferred tax assets:

Loan valuation allowances, net of bad debt charge-offs

(160,314

)

(28,061

)

California franchise tax

(8,708

)

(7,693

)

Real estate and joint venture valuation allowances

(3,666

)

(53

)

Fair value adjustment on loans held for sale

(2,766

)

(1,229

)

Deferred compensation

(2,000

)

(2,096

)

Derivative instrument adjustment

(74

)

244

Interest on tax deficiencies

-

(7,294

)

Other deferred income items

-

(10,440

)

Total deferred tax assets

(177,528

)

(56,622

)

Deferred tax assets valuation allowance

-

-

Net deferred tax asset

$

(122,086

)

$

(276

)

Income taxes are summarized as follows:

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Federal:

Current

$

69,944

$

131,172

$

95,330

Deferred

(100,835

)

(21,125

)

20,256

Total federal income taxes (tax benefits)

$

(30,891

)

$

110,047

$

115,586

State:

Current

$

27,386

$

43,032

$

30,478

Deferred

(37,721

)

(10,724

)

9,950

Total state income taxes (tax benefits)

$

(10,335

)

$

32,308

$

40,428

Total:

Current

$

97,330

$

174,204

$

125,808

Deferred

(138,556

)

(31,849

)

30,206

Total income taxes (tax benefits)

$

(41,226

)

$

142,355

$

156,014

 

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A reconciliation of income taxes to the expected statutory federal corporate income taxes follows:

2007

2006

2005

(Dollars in Thousands)

Amount

Percent

Amount

Percent

Amount

Percent

Expected statutory income taxes (tax benefits)

$

(34,239

)

35.0

%

$

119,704

35.0

%

$

129,672

35.0

%

California franchise tax, (tax benefits) net of

federal income tax effect

(6,718

)

6.9

23,544

6.9

26,278

7.1

Settlement of prior year tax return issues

-

-

(3,179

)

(0.9

)

(3,179

)

(0.9

)

Reduction to tax reserves

(1,500

)

1.5

(3,819

)

(1.1

)

-

-

Interest expense reported as tax

1,714

(1.8

)

5,518

1.6

2,957

0.8

Increase resulting from other items

(483

)

0.5

587

0.1

286

0.1

Income taxes (tax benefits)

$

(41,226

)

42.1

%

$

142,355

41.6

%

$

156,014

42.1

%

The effective tax rates for 2007, 2006, and 2005 include interest expense of $1.7 million, $5.5 million, and $3.0 million, respectively, related to payments of prior year taxes. The rates for 2006 and 2005 reflect a reduction to federal tax expense of $3.2 million in each year from the settlement of prior year tax return issues. In addition, income taxes for 2007 and 2006 were reduced by $1.5 million and $3.8 million, respectively, due to a decline in the income tax reserves related to management’s favorable assessment of our income tax exposure.

Downey made income and franchise tax payments, net of refunds, amounting to $200.0 million, $177.3 million, and $144.0 million in 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

Downey and its wholly owned subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return and various state income and franchise tax returns on a calendar year basis. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") is currently examining Downey’s tax returns for 2003, 2004, and 2005. All tax years subsequent to 2002 are subject to federal examination, while state tax returns for years subsequent to 2001 are subject to examination by taxing authorities. Downey has determined that its treatment of certain loan origination costs in tax years 2003 through 2005 was improper and has filed amended tax returns for those years and paid tax (previously provided in prior periods) and interest to federal and state taxing authorities in the amount of $144.7 million to resolve this issue. The after-tax interest assessment related to Downey’s tax returns for 2003 through 2005 totaled $10.9 million. Of that amount, $1.7 million was accrued for 2007 and has been recorded as additional income taxes, and $9.2 million was accrued for 2004 through 2006 and has been reflected in income taxes. When applicable, Downey classifies interest (net of tax) and penalties on the underpayment of taxes as income tax expense.

Adoption of FIN 48 in the first quarter of 2007 resulted in an increase to the opening balance of retained earnings of $3.2 million, relating to the recognition of a previously unrecognized tax benefit associated with bad debt reserves for tax purposes. Management has determined there are no additional unrecognized tax benefits to be reported in Downey’s financial statements, and none are anticipated during the next 12 months.

(17) Stockholders’ Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss follows:

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale

$

2,869

$

(5,537

)

Net unrealized gains (losses) on mortgage-backed securities

available for sale, at fair value

1

(1

)

Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

(102

)

334

 

Balance at end of year

$

2,768

$

(5,204

)

 

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Regulatory Capital

The Bank is subject to regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") which has adopted regulations ("Capital Regulations") that contain a capital standard for savings institutions. The Bank is in compliance with the Capital Regulations at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Regulatory guidance considers subprime lending a high-risk activity that is unsafe and unsound if the risks associated with subprime lending are not properly controlled. Specifically, this guidance sets forth expectations of regulatory capital one and one-half to three times higher than that typically set aside for prime assets for institutions that:

  • have subprime assets equal to 25% or higher of Tier 1 capital, or
  • have subprime portfolios experiencing rapid growth or adverse performance trends, are administered by inexperienced management, or have inadequate or weak controls.

Downey’s subprime portfolio, pursuant to its definition, represented 38% of Tier 1 capital as of year-end 2007. The OTS notified Downey that as of March 31, 2003, it was required to risk weight the subprime residential loans at 75% versus a 50% risk weighting. This change increased the required regulatory capital associated with subprime loans by one and one-half times that of prime residential loans. Downey is not subject to any other regulatory capital requirements.

Undercapitalized institutions are subject to certain prompt corrective action requirements, regulatory controls and restrictions, which become more extensive as an institution becomes more severely undercapitalized. Failure by Downey to comply with applicable capital requirements would, if unremedied, result in restrictions on its activities and lead to regulatory enforcement actions against it including, but not limited to, the issuance of a capital directive to ensure the maintenance of required capital levels. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 requires regulators to take prompt corrective action with respect to depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements.

Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions

To Be Adequately

To Be Well

Actual

Capitalized

Capitalized

(Dollars in Thousands)

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

2007:

Risk-based capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

$

1,451,380

19.01

%

$

610,674

8.00

%

$

763,343

10.00

%

Core capital

(to adjusted assets)

1,355,962

10.18

399,717

3.00

666,195

5.00

Tangible capital

(to adjusted assets)

1,355,962

10.18

199,859

1.50

-

-

(a)

Tier I capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

1,355,962

17.76

-

-

(a)

458,006

6.00

2006:

Risk-based capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

$

1,474,983

17.78

%

$

663,726

8.00

%

$

829,657

10.00

%

Core capital

(to adjusted assets)

1,413,088

8.76

483,841

3.00

806,401

5.00

Tangible capital

(to adjusted assets)

1,413,088

8.76

241,920

1.50

-

-

(a)

Tier I capital

(to risk-weighted assets)

1,413,088

17.04

-

-

(a)

497,794

6.00
(a) Ratio is not specified under capital regulations.

 

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Capital Distributions

A savings association that is a subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company, such as the Bank, must file an application or a notice with the OTS at least 30 days before making a capital distribution. Savings associations are not required to file an application for permission to make a capital distribution and need only file a notice if the following conditions are met:

  • they are eligible for expedited treatment under OTS regulations;
  • they would remain adequately capitalized after the distribution;
  • the annual amount of capital distribution does not exceed net income for that year to date added to retained net income for the two preceding years; and
  • the capital distribution would not violate any agreements between the OTS and the savings association or any OTS regulations.

Any other situation would require a savings association to file an application with the OTS. The OTS may disapprove an application or notice if the proposed capital distribution would:

  • make the savings association undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized;
  • raise safety or soundness concerns; or
  • violate a statute, regulation or agreement with the OTS (or with the FDIC), or a condition imposed in an OTS approved application or notice.

As of December 31, 2007, the Bank’s capital distributions have been made in accordance with regulatory requirements. Also as of December 31, 2007, the Bank had the capacity to declare a dividend totaling $258 million subject to filing an application with the OTS at least 30 days prior to the distribution and the OTS approving the dividend.

Treasury Stock

On July 24, 2002, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50 million of common stock. To initially fund the program, the Bank paid a special $50 million dividend during the third quarter of 2002 to the holding company. Shares were repurchased from time-to-time in open market transactions. The timing, volume and price of purchases were made at Downey’s discretion, and were contingent upon its overall financial condition, as well as market conditions in general. On September 27, 2004, the Board of Directors terminated the stock repurchase program due to significant asset growth. A total of 420,800 shares of common stock were repurchased at an average cost of $43.68 per share. During 2004, 39,561 shares of treasury stock were reissued below cost upon the exercise of Downey stock options at an average exercise price of $21.32.

Common stock repurchases were as follows:

Common Stock

Number of

Average

Available for

Shares

Price

Repurchase

Authorized share repurchase program – July 24, 2002

-

$

-

$

50,000,000

August 2002

212,300

41.04

41,287,128

November 2002

94,000

36.78

37,829,808

August 2004

114,500

54.24

31,619,328

Balance (a)

420,800

$

43.68

$

-
(a) On September 27, 2004, the Board of Directors terminated the stock repurchase authorization.

 

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Employee Stock Option Plans

During 1994, the Bank adopted and the stockholders approved the Downey Savings and Loan Association 1994 Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"). The LTIP provided for the granting of stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance awards and other awards. The LTIP specified an authorization of 434,110 shares (adjusted for stock dividends and splits) of the Bank’s common stock available for issuance under the LTIP. Effective January 23, 1995, Downey Financial Corp. and the Bank executed an amendment to the LTIP by which Downey Financial Corp. adopted and ratified the LTIP such that shares of Downey Financial Corp. shall be issued upon exercise of options or payment of other awards, for which payment is to be made in stock, in lieu of the Bank’s common stock. The LTIP terminated in 2004; however, options granted and outstanding at termination remain exercisable until the specific termination date of the option. At December 31, 2007, 381,239 shares of treasury stock may be used to satisfy the exercise of options or for payment of other awards. No other stock based plan exists.

Options outstanding under the LTIP at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are summarized as follows:

Outstanding Options

Number

Average

of

Option

Shares

Price

December 31, 2004

52,914

$

25.44

Options granted

-

-

Options exercised

-

-

Options canceled

-

-

December 31, 2005

52,914

25.44

Options granted

-

-

Options exercised

-

-

Options canceled

-

-

December 31, 2006

52,914

25.44

Options granted

-

-

Options exercised

-

-

Options canceled

-

-

December 31, 2007

52,914

$

25.44

Under the LTIP, options are exercisable over vesting periods specified in each grant and, unless exercised, the options terminate between five or ten years from the date of the grant. Further, under the LTIP, the option price shall at least equal or exceed the fair market value of such shares on the date the options are granted.

At December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, options for 52,914 shares were outstanding and were exercisable at a weighted average option price per share of $25.44. At December 31, 2007, these options had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 12 months.

Downey measured its employee stock-based compensation arrangements under the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"). Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for the stock option plan, as stock options were granted at fair value at the date of grant. Had compensation expense for Downey’s stock option plan been determined based on the fair value estimated using the Black-Scholes model at the grant date for previous awards, stock-based compensation would have been fully expensed over the vesting period as of December 31, 2002. Therefore, for the years 2007, 2006, and 2005, Downey’s net income and income per share would not have been reduced.

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(18) Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share of common stock is calculated on both a basic and diluted basis based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding, excluding common shares in treasury. Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted from the issuance of common stock that then would share in earnings.

A reconciliation of the components used to derive basic and diluted earnings per share for 2007, 2006 and 2005 follows:

Net

Weighted Average

Per Share

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

Income (loss)

Shares Outstanding

Amount

2007:

Basic earnings per share

$

(56,599

)

27,853,783

$

(2.03

)

Effect of dilutive stock options

-

-

-

Diluted earnings per share

$

(56,599

)

27,853,783

$

(2.03

)

2006:

Basic earnings per share

$

199,656

27,853,783

$

7.17

Effect of dilutive stock options

-

30,084

.01

Diluted earnings per share

$

199,656

27,883,867

$

7.16

2005:

Basic earnings per share

$

214,477

27,853,783

$

7.70

Effect of dilutive stock options

-

29,468

.01

Diluted earnings per share

$

214,477

27,883,251

$

7.69
(19) Employee Benefit Plans

Retirement and Savings Plan

The Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A. Employees’ Retirement and Savings Plan ("the Plan") was established as a profit-sharing plan on January 1, 1978 and was originally called the Employees’ Profit-Sharing Plan of Downey Savings and Loan Association. The Plan was amended and restated in its entirety as of October 1, 1997 and July 1, 2002 and was a qualified cash or deferred arrangement under the Internal Revenue Code Sections 401(a) and 401(k). The Plan has been amended as of October 1, 2004 and is intended to be a qualified retirement plan under the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Plan, all employees of Downey are eligible to participate provided they complete three full months of service, provided they are at least 18 years of age and are not (1) covered by a collective bargaining agreement, (2) a leased employee, (3) a nonresident alien who does not receive any earning income, and (4) an employee within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 401 (c) (3). Participants could contribute up to 60% of their eligible compensation, not to exceed the IRS limit in a calendar year or $15,500 in 2007. In addition, participants who reach age 50 or older by December 31 of the Plan year may contribute an additional amount of their eligible compensation as a catch-up contribution as provided by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act. The limit for 2007 is $5,000. Downey makes a matching contribution to participants that meet the previously mentioned eligibility requirements and that complete one year of service. Downey makes matching contributions up to 50% of the participants’ pre-tax contributions subject to a maximum of 6% per pay period of eligible compensation. Participants may rollover into the Plan amounts representing distributions from other qualified plans.

Prior to October 1, 2004, all employees of Downey were eligible to participate provided they were 18 years of age and had completed one year of service. Participants could contribute up to 60% of their compensation each year, subject to limitations and provisions in the Plan. Downey made matching contributions equal to 50% of participants’ pre-tax contributions subject to a maximum of 6% per pay period.

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Downey’s contributions to the Plan totaled $2.3 million for both 2007 and 2006, compared to $2.1 million in 2005 and was recorded in salaries and related costs.

Downey has a Deferred Compensation Plan for key management employees and directors. Participants are eligible to defer compensation on a pre-tax basis, including director fees, and earn a competitive interest rate on the amounts deferred. As of December 31, 2007, 117 management employees and 10 directors were eligible to participate in the program. During 2007, 20 management employees and no directors elected to defer compensation pursuant to the plan. Downey’s expense related to the Deferred Compensation Plan has been less than $0.1 million each year since inception. At December 31, 2007, the associated liability was $2.7 million.

Group Benefit Plan

Downey provides certain health and welfare benefits for active employees under a cafeteria plan ("Benefit Plan") as defined by section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Benefit Plan, employees make appropriate selections as to the type of benefits and the amount of coverage desired. The benefits are provided through insurance companies and other health organizations and are funded by contributions from Downey, employees and retirees and include deductibles, co-insurance provisions and other limitations. Downey’s expense for health and welfare benefits was $11.5 million, $9.5 million and $8.6 million in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

(20) Derivatives, Hedging Activities, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations (Risk Management)

Derivatives

Downey offers short-term interest rate lock commitments to help attract potential home loan borrowers. The commitments guarantee a specified interest rate for a loan if underwriting standards are met, but do not obligate the potential borrower. Accordingly, some commitments never become loans and merely expire. The residential one-to-four unit interest rate lock commitments Downey ultimately expects to result in loans and sell in the secondary market are treated as derivatives. Consequently, as derivatives, the hedging of the interest rate lock commitments does not qualify for hedge accounting. Associated fair value adjustments to the notional amount of interest rate lock commitments are recorded in current earnings under net gains (losses) on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities with an offset to the balance sheet in either other assets, or accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Fair values for the notional amount of interest rate lock commitments are based on dealer quoted market prices acquired from third parties. The carrying amount of loans held for sale includes a basis adjustment to the loan balance at funding resulting from the change in fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to the date of funding. At December 31, 2007, Downey had a notional amount of interest rate lock commitments identified to sell as part of its secondary marketing activities of $53 million, with a fair value gain of $0.2 million.

Downey does not generally enter into derivative transactions for purely speculative purposes.

Derivative Hedging Activities

As part of its secondary marketing activities, Downey typically utilizes short-term loan forward sale and purchase contracts—derivatives—that mature in less than one year to offset the impact of changes in market interest rates on the value of residential one-to-four unit interest rate lock commitments and loans held for sale. In general, interest rate lock commitments associated with fixed rate loans require a higher percentage of loan forward sale contracts to mitigate interest rate risk than those associated with adjustable rate loans. Contracts designated as hedges for the forecasted sale of loans from the held for sale portfolio are accounted for as cash flow hedges because these contracts have a high correlation to the price movement of the loans being hedged (within a range of 80% - 125%). The measurement approach for determining the ineffective aspects of the hedge is established at the inception of the hedge. Changes in fair value of the notional amount of loan forward sale contracts not designated as cash flow hedges and the ineffectiveness of hedge transactions that are not perfectly correlated are recorded in net gains (losses) on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities. Changes in expected future cash flows related to the

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fair value of the notional amount of loan forward sale contracts designated as cash flow hedges for the forecasted sale of loans held for sale are recorded in other comprehensive income, net of tax, provided cash flow hedge requirements are met. The offset to these changes are recorded in the balance sheet as either other assets, or accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income will be recognized in the income statement when the hedged forecasted transactions impact earnings. Downey estimates that all of the related unrealized gains or losses in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings within the next three months. Fair values for the notional amount of loan forward sale contracts are based on dealer quoted market prices acquired from third parties. At December 31, 2007, the notional amount of loan forward sale contracts amounted to $152 million, with a fair value loss of $1.1 million, of which 94 million were designated as cash flow hedges. There were no loan forward purchase contracts at December 31, 2007.

Downey has not discontinued any designated derivative instruments associated with loans held for sale due to a change in the probability of settling a forecasted transaction.

In connection with its interest rate risk management, Downey from time-to-time enters into interest rate exchange agreements ("swap contracts") with certain national investment banking firms or the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") under terms that provide mutual payment of interest on the outstanding notional amount of swap contracts. These swap contracts help Downey manage the effects of adverse changes in interest rates on net interest income. Downey has interest rate swap contracts on which it pays variable interest based on the 3-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") while receiving fixed interest. The swaps were designated as a hedge of changes in the fair value of certain FHLB fixed rate advances due to changes in market interest rates. The payment and maturity dates of the swap contracts match those of the advances. This hedge effectively converts fixed interest rate advances into debt that adjusts quarterly to movements in 3-month LIBOR. Because the terms of the swap contracts match those of the advances, the hedge has no ineffectiveness and results are reported in interest expense. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is based on dealer quoted market prices acquired from third parties and represents the estimated amount Downey would receive or pay upon terminating the contracts, taking into consideration current interest rates and the remaining contract terms. The fair value of the swap contracts is recorded on the balance sheet in either other assets or accounts payable and accrued liabilities. With no ineffectiveness, the recorded swap contract values will essentially act as fair value adjustments to the advances being hedged. At December 31, 2007, swap contracts with a notional amount totaling $430 million were outstanding and had a fair value loss of $3.4 million recorded on the balance sheet in other liabilities and as a decrease to the advances being hedged.

The following table summarizes Downey’s interest rate swap contracts at December 31, 2007:

Weighted

Notional

Average

(Dollars in Thousands)

Amount

Interest Rate

Term

Pay – Variable (3-month LIBOR)

$

(100,000

)

5.08

%

March 2004 – October 2008

Receive – Fixed

100,000

3.20

Pay – Variable (3-month LIBOR)

(130,000

)

5.08

March 2004 – October 2008

Receive – Fixed

130,000

3.21

Pay – Variable (3-month LIBOR)

(100,000

)

5.08

March 2004 – November 2008

Receive – Fixed

100,000

3.26

Pay – Variable (3-month LIBOR)

(100,000

)

5.08

March 2004 – November 2008

Receive – Fixed

100,000

3.27

 

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The following table shows the impact from non-qualifying hedges and the ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges on net gains (losses) on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities (i.e., SFAS 133 effect), as well as the impact to other comprehensive income (loss) from qualifying cash flow transactions for the years indicated. Also shown is the notional amount or balance for Downey’s non-qualifying and qualifying hedge transactions.

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Net gains (losses) on non-qualifying hedge transactions

$

104

$

(1,108

)

Net losses on qualifying cash flow hedge transactions:

Unrealized hedge ineffectiveness

-

-

Less reclassification of realized hedge ineffectiveness

-

-

Total net gains (losses) recognized in sales of loans and

mortgage-backed securities (SFAS 133 effect)

104

(1,108

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

(436

)

427

Notional amount or balance at period end

Non-qualifying hedge transactions:

Interest rate lock commitments (a)

$

53,250

$

196,751

Associated loan forward sale contracts

57,924

187,804

Qualifying cash flow hedge transactions:

Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value

103,384

363,215

Associated loan forward sale contracts

93,576

341,696

Qualifying fair value hedge transactions:

Designated FHLB advances – pay-fixed

430,000

430,000

Associated interest rate swap contracts – pay-variable, receive-fixed

430,000

430,000
(a) Amount represents the notional amount of the commitment or contracts reduced by an anticipated fallout factor for those commitments not expected to fund. The notional amount for interest rate lock commitments before the reduction of expected fall out was $81.6 million.

These loan forward sale and swap contracts expose Downey to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the other parties—primarily government-sponsored enterprises such as Federal National Mortgage Association, securities firms and the FHLB. This risk consists primarily of the termination value of agreements where Downey is in an unfavorable position. Downey controls the credit risk associated with its other parties to the various derivative agreements through credit review, exposure limits and monitoring procedures. Downey does not anticipate nonperformance by the other parties.

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

Downey utilizes financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to originate fixed and variable rate mortgage loans held for investment, undisbursed loan funds, lines and letters of credit, commitments to purchase loans and mortgage-backed securities for portfolio and commitments to invest in community development funds. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement Downey has in particular classes of financial instruments.

Commitments to originate fixed and variable rate mortgage loans are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the commitment. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some commitments expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Undisbursed loan funds on construction projects and unused lines of credit on home equity and commercial loans include committed funds not disbursed. Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by Downey to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Downey also enters into commitments to purchase loans and mortgage-backed securities, investment securities and to invest in community development funds.

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The following is a summary of commitments with off-balance sheet risk at the years indicated:

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Commitments to originate adjustable rate loans held for investment

$

196,471

$

139,145

Undisbursed loan funds and unused lines of credit

306,532

347,338

Downey uses the same credit policies in making commitments to originate loans held for investment and lines and letters of credit as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. For commitments to originate loans held for investment, the commitment amounts represent exposure to loss from market fluctuations as well as credit loss. In regard to these commitments, adverse changes from market fluctuations are generally not hedged. Downey controls the credit risk of its commitments to originate loans held for investment through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. The credit risk involved in issuing lines and letters of credit requires the same creditworthiness evaluation as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Downey evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness.

Downey receives collateral to support commitments when deemed necessary. The most significant categories of collateral include real estate properties underlying mortgage loans, liens on personal property and cash on deposit with Downey.

Downey maintains an allowance for credit losses to provide for loan-related commitments associated with undisbursed loan funds and unused lines of credit. The allowance for losses on loan-related commitments was $1 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Other Contractual Obligations

Downey sells all loans without recourse. When a loan sold to an investor without recourse fails to perform according to the contractual terms of the sale, the investor will typically review the loan file to determine whether defects in the origination process occurred and whether such defects give rise to a violation of a representation or warranty made to the investor in connection with the sale. If such a defect is identified, Downey may be required to either repurchase the loan or indemnify the investor for losses sustained. If there are no such defects, Downey has no commitment to repurchase the loan. Downey recorded repurchase or indemnification losses related to defects in the origination process of $1.1 million in 2007 and $1.2 million in 2006, and repurchased $16 million of loans and $2 million of real estate acquired in settlement of loans in 2007 and $3 million of loans in 2006.

The loan and servicing sale contracts may also contain provisions to refund sales price premiums to the purchaser if the related loans prepay during a period not to exceed 120 days from the sale’s settlement date. Downey reserved less than $1 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006 to cover the estimated loss exposure related to early payoffs. However, if all the loans related to those sales prepaid within the refund period, as of December 31, 2007, Downey’s maximum sales price premium refund would be $1 million.

Through the normal course of operations, Downey has entered into certain contractual obligations. Downey’s obligations generally relate to the funding of operations through deposits and borrowings, loan servicing, as well as leases for premises and equipment. Downey has obligations under long-term operating leases, principally for building space and land. Lease terms generally cover a five-year period, with options to extend, and are non-cancelable. Downey also has vendor contractual relationships, but the contracts are not considered to be material.

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At December 31, 2007, scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit, FHLB advances, senior notes and future operating minimum lease commitments were as follows:

After 1 Year

After 3 Years

Within

Through 3

Through 5

Beyond

Total

(In Thousands)

1 Year

Years

Years

5 Years

Balance

Certificates of deposit

$

7,904,212

$

228,837

$

81,678

$

-

$

8,214,727

FHLB advances

1,172,100

-

25,000

-

1,197,100

Senior notes

-

-

-

198,445

198,445

Operating leases

5,680

8,424

3,341

550

17,995

Total other contractual obligations

$

9,081,992

$

237,261

$

110,019

$

198,995

$

9,628,267

Litigation

On October 29, 2004, two former traditional branch employees brought an action in Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC323796, entitled "Margie Holman and Alice A. Mesec, et al. v. Downey Savings and Loan Association." The first amended complaint seeks unspecified damages for alleged unpaid regular and overtime wages, inadequate meal breaks, failure to pay split-shift and reporting time wages, and related claims. The plaintiffs are seeking class action status to represent all other current and former Downey Savings employees who held the position of Customer Service Supervisor and/or Customer Service Representative at Downey’s in-store branches at any time from October 29, 2000 to date. Based on a review of the current facts and circumstances with retained outside counsel, (i) Downey Savings plans to oppose the claim and assert all appropriate defenses and (ii) management has provided for what is believed to be a reasonable estimate of exposure for this matter in the event of loss. While acknowledging the uncertainties of litigation, management believes that the ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on Downey’s operations, cash flows or financial position.

Downey has been named as a defendant in other legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management, will have a material adverse effect on its operations, cash flows or financial position.

(21) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based upon relevant market and other information about the financial instrument. The estimates do not necessarily reflect the price Downey might receive if it were to sell at one time its entire holding of a particular financial instrument. Because no active market exists for a significant portion of Downey’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based upon the following methods and assumptions, some of which are subjective in nature. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Cash, Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements

Fair value equals their book values due to their short-term repricing characteristics.

Investment Securities Including U.S. Treasuries, Government Sponsored Entity and Mortgage-Backed Securities

Fair value is based upon bid prices, or bid quotations received from securities dealers or readily available market quote systems.

Loans

The fair value of single family residential loans is derived from bid prices or price indications from securities dealers or readily available market quote systems for loans with similar characteristics. The fair value of all other loans is derived by discounting expected future cash flows by estimated market interest rates for loans with similar characteristics.

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Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Fair value equals their book value due to their short-term repricing characteristics.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

The fair value of MSRs related to loans serviced for others is determined by computing the present value of the expected net servicing income from the portfolio by strata, determined by key characteristics of the underlying loans, primarily coupon interest rate and whether the loans have a fixed or variable rate.

Derivative Assets and Liabilities

Fair values for interest rate lock commitments and loan forward sale and purchase contracts are based on dealer quoted market prices acquired from third parties.

Deposits

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity such as regular passbook accounts, money market accounts and checking accounts, is the carrying amount reported in the balance sheet. The fair value of deposits with a stated maturity such as certificates of deposit is based on discounting value of contractual cash flows using discount rates equal to current FHLB of San Francisco borrowing rates for similar remaining terms.

FHLB Advances and other borrowings

The fair value of borrowings with a stated maturity is based on discounting future contractual cash flows by discount rates offered for wholesale borrowing rates with similar terms.

Senior Notes

Fair value is based on bid prices or bid quotations received from securities dealers or readily available market quote systems.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

Outstanding commitments to originate loans and mortgage-backed securities held for investment, unused lines of credit, standby letters of credit and other contingent liabilities are not included in the table that follows. See Note 20, for information concerning the notional amount of such financial instruments.

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Based on the above methods and assumptions, the following table presents the estimated fair value of Downey’s financial instruments:

December 31, 2007

December 31, 2006

Carrying

Estimated

Carrying

Estimated

(In Thousands)

Amount (a)

Fair Value

Amount (a)

Fair Value

Assets:

Cash

$

83,840

$

83,840

$

124,865

$

124,865

Federal funds

5,900

5,900

1

1

U.S. Treasury, government sponsored entities and

other investment securities available for sale

1,549,879

1,549,879

1,433,176

1,433,176

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale

111

111

251

251

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential: (b)

Adjustable

10,740,107

10,470,083

13,695,151

13,986,420

Fixed

147,889

148,481

171,306

172,233

Home equity loans and lines of credit

137,286

137,286

186,901

187,952

Other

102,007

103,574

109,319

112,991

Non-mortgage loans:

Commercial

3,595

3,590

1,363

1,382

Consumer

5,660

5,660

6,459

6,778

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

70,964

70,964

152,953

152,953

Mortgage servicing rights and

loan servicing portfolio (c)

19,512

20,991

21,196

22,828

Interest rate lock commitments (d)

237

521

40

1,937

Undesignated loan forward sale contracts

36

36

573

573

Designated loan forward sale contracts

19

19

145

145

Liabilities:

Deposits:

Transaction accounts

2,281,314

2,281,314

2,680,574

2,680,574

Certificates of deposit

8,214,727

8,231,832

9,104,295

9,081,425

FHLB advances and other borrowings (e)

1,197,100

1,200,991

2,610,756

2,614,383

Interest rate swap contracts (e)

3,390

3,390

14,215

14,215

Senior notes

198,445

153,344

198,260

199,294

Interest rate lock commitments (d)

39

48

701

(459

)

Undesignated loan forward sale contracts

269

269

76

76

Designated loan forward sale contracts

892

892

368

368
(a) The carrying amount of loans is stated net of undisbursed loan funds, unearned fees and discounts and allowances for losses.
(b) Included loans held for sale with capitalized basis adjustments reflecting the change in fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to the date of funding.
(c) The estimated fair value included MSRs acquired prior to January 1, 1996 when Downey began capitalizing the asset.
(d) The carrying value reflected the change in fair value of the interest rate lock derivative from the date of rate lock to the end of the period, with an increase in value recorded as an asset with an offsetting gain and a decline in value recorded as a liability with an offsetting loss. The estimated fair value of the derivatives also includes the initial value at interest rate lock and the value of MSRs which will not be recognized in the financial statements until the expected loans are sold.
(e) The impact of interest rate swap contracts was included in FHLB advances, with notional amounts totaling $430 million of receive-fixed, pay-3-month LIBOR variable interest, which contracts serve as a permitted hedge against a portion of FHLB advances.

 

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(22) Business Segment Reporting

Downey views its business as consisting of two reportable business segments—banking and real estate investment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Downey evaluates performance based on the net income generated by each segment. Internal expense allocations between segments are independently negotiated and, where possible, service and price is measured against comparable services available in the external marketplace.

The following describes the two business segments.

Banking

The principal business activities of this segment are attracting funds from the general public and institutions and originating and investing in loans, primarily residential real estate mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities and investment securities. Included in this segment is real estate acquired in settlement of loans.

This segment’s primary sources of revenue are interest earned on mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, income from investment securities, gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities, fees earned in connection with loans and deposits and income earned on its portfolio of loans and mortgage-backed securities serviced for investors.

This segment’s principal expenses are interest incurred on interest-bearing liabilities, including deposits and borrowings, and general and administrative costs.

Real Estate Investment

Real estate development and joint venture operations are conducted principally through the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, DSL Service Company.

DSL Service Company participates as an owner of, or a partner in, a variety of real estate development projects, principally retail neighborhood shopping center and residential developments, most of which are located in California.

In its joint ventures, DSL Service Company is entitled to a priority return on its equity invested in the projects after third-party debt and shares profits and losses with the developer partner, generally on an equal basis. Partnership equity (deficit) accounts are affected by current period results of operations, additional partner advances, partnership distributions and partnership liquidations.

This segment’s primary sources of revenue are net rental income and gains from the sale of real estate investment assets. This segment’s principal expenses are interest expense and general and administrative expense.

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Operating Results and Assets

The following table presents the operating results and selected financial data by business segment for 2007, 2006 and 2005:

Real Estate

(In Thousands)

Banking

Investment

Elimination

Totals

Year ended December 31, 2007

Net interest income

$

422,564

$

1,274

$

-

$

423,838

Provision for credit losses

310,131

-

-

310,131

Other income

52,480

(6,004

)

-

46,476

Operating expense

256,738

1,270

-

258,008

Net intercompany income (expense)

68

(68

)

-

-

Loss before income tax benefits

(91,757

)

(6,068

)

-

(97,825

)

Tax benefits

(38,661

)

(2,565

)

-

(41,226

)

Net loss

$

(53,096

)

$

(3,503

)

$

-

$

(56,599

)

At December 31, 2007

Assets:

Loans and mortgage-backed securities, net

$

11,136,655

$

-

$

-

$

11,136,655

Investments in real estate and joint ventures

-

68,679

68,679

Other

2,258,746

19,023

(74,046

)

2,203,723

Total assets

13,395,401

87,702

(74,046

)

13,409,057

Equity

$

1,334,417

$

74,046

$

(74,046

)

$

1,334,417

Year ended December 31, 2006

Net interest income

$

517,321

$

1,356

$

-

$

518,677

Provision for credit losses

26,604

-

-

26,604

Other income

80,498

12,645

-

93,143

Operating expense

243,245

(40

)

-

243,205

Net intercompany income (expense)

(34

)

34

-

-

Income before income taxes

327,936

14,075

-

342,011

Income taxes

136,587

5,768

-

142,355

Net income

$

191,349

$

8,307

$

-

$

199,656

At December 31, 2006

Assets:

Loans and mortgage-backed securities, net

$

14,170,750

$

-

$

-

$

14,170,750

Investments in real estate and joint ventures

-

59,843

-

59,843

Other

2,025,790

28,548

(77,549

)

1,976,789

Total assets

16,196,540

88,391

(77,549

)

16,207,382

Equity

$

1,393,235

$

77,549

$

(77,549

)

$

1,393,235

Year ended December 31, 2005

Net interest income

$

435,771

$

602

$

-

$

436,373

Provision of credit losses

2,263

-

-

2,263

Other income

161,984

7,948

-

169,932

Operating expense

230,946

2,605

-

233,551

Net intercompany income (expense)

(93

)

93

-

-

Income before income taxes

364,453

6,038

-

370,491

Income taxes

153,527

2,487

-

156,014

Net income

$

210,926

$

3,551

$

-

$

214,477

At December 31, 2005

Assets:

Loans and mortgage-backed securities, net

$

15,821,923

$

-

$

-

$

15,821,923

Investments in real estate and joint ventures

-

49,344

-

49,344

Other

1,265,220

28,418

(69,242

)

1,224,396

Total assets

17,087,143

77,762

(69,242

)

17,095,663

Equity

$

1,204,515

$

69,242

$

(69,242

)

$

1,204,515

 

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(23) Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Selected unaudited quarterly financial data are presented below by quarter for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

March 31,

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

2007

2007

2007

2007

Total interest income

$

218,179

$

235,874

$

252,224

$

273,820

Total interest expense

128,884

137,904

140,765

148,706

Net interest income

89,295

97,970

111,459

125,114

Provision for credit losses

218,447

81,562

9,505

617

Net interest income (loss) after provision

for credit losses

(129,152

)

16,408

101,954

124,497

Total other income, net

8,227

3,036

17,525

17,688

Total operating expense

67,329

62,676

62,360

65,643

Income (loss) before income taxes

(tax benefits)

(188,254

)

(43,232

)

57,119

76,542

Income taxes (tax benefits)

(79,409

)

(19,871

)

24,375

33,679

Net income (loss)

$

(108,845

)

$

(23,361

)

$

32,744

$

42,863

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic

$

(3.90

)

$

(0.84

)

$

1.17

$

1.54

Diluted

(3.90

)

(0.84

)

1.17

1.54

Market range:

High bid

$

59.74

$

66.95

$

74.12

$

73.93

Low bid

29.99

45.43

61.85

62.36

End of period

31.11

57.80

65.98

64.54

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

March 31,

2006

2006

2006

2006

Total interest income

$

290,633

$

291,800

$

286,409

$

264,963

Total interest expense

160,458

161,561

154,062

139,047

Net interest income

130,175

130,239

132,347

125,916

Provision for credit losses

245

9,640

6,662

10,057

Net interest income after provision for

credit losses

129,930

120,599

125,685

115,859

Total other income, net

18,234

30,669

21,030

23,210

Total operating expense

62,041

58,689

60,943

61,532

Income before income taxes

86,123

92,579

85,772

77,537

Income taxes

34,008

36,959

37,548

33,840

Net income

$

52,115

$

55,620

$

48,224

$

43,697

Net income per share:

Basic

$

1.87

$

2.00

$

1.73

$

1.57

Diluted

1.87

1.99

1.73

1.57

Market range:

High bid

$

74.93

$

71.28

$

75.56

$

70.19

Low bid

66.04

59.84

65.09

60.62

End of period

72.58

66.54

67.85

67.30

Variation in total other income, net was primarily due to changes in the valuation allowance for MSRs and net gains on sales of loans and mortgage-backed securities.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

(24) Parent Company Financial Information

Downey Financial Corp. was incorporated in Delaware on October 21, 1994. On January 23, 1995, after obtaining necessary stockholder and regulatory approvals, Downey Financial Corp. acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Bank, and the Bank’s stockholders became stockholders of Downey Financial Corp. The transaction was accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling-of-interests. Downey Financial Corp. was thereafter funded by a $15 million dividend from the Bank. Condensed financial statements of Downey Financial Corp. only are as follows:

Condensed Balance Sheets

December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

Assets

Cash

$

11

$

11

Due from Bank – interest bearing

102,221

107,666

Investment in subsidiaries:

Bank

1,436,990

1,489,973

Downey Affiliated Insurance Agency

235

228

Other assets

400

730

$

1,539,857

$

1,598,608

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Senior notes

$

198,445

$

198,260

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

6,995

7,113

Total liabilities

205,440

205,373

Stockholders’ equity

1,334,417

1,393,235

$

1,539,857

$

1,598,608

Condensed Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income

Year Ended December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Income

Dividends from the Bank

$

13,250

$

82,275

$

25,100

Interest income

5,104

2,549

1,172

Other income

79

76

74

Total income

18,433

84,900

26,346

Expense

Interest expense

13,207

13,195

13,184

General and administrative expense

1,632

1,534

1,424

Total expense

14,839

14,729

14,608

Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed

net income of subsidiaries

3,594

70,171

11,738

Income tax benefit

3,934

4,963

5,478

Income before equity in undistributed net income

of subsidiaries

7,528

75,134

17,216

Equity (deficit) in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries

(64,127

)

124,522

197,261

Net income (loss)

(56,599

)

199,656

214,477

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of

income tax (tax benefits) of subsidiaries

7,972

204

(5,726

)

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

(48,627

)

$

199,860

$

208,751

 

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Downey Financial Corp. And Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements---(Continued)

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31,

(In Thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income (loss)

$

(56,599

)

$

199,656

$

214,477

Equity (deficit) in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries

64,127

(124,522

)

(197,261

)

Amortization

185

173

163

Decrease in liabilities

(118

)

(43

)

(396

)

(Increase) decrease in other, net

330

(198

)

5,731

Net cash provided by operating activities

7,925

75,066

22,714

Cash flows from investing activities

Capital contribution to the Bank

-

-

-

(Increase) decrease in due from Bank – interest bearing

5,445

(63,926

)

(11,573

)

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

5,445

(63,926

)

(11,573

)

Cash flows from financing activities

Dividends on common stock

(13,370

)

(11,140

)

(11,140

)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

(13,370

)

(11,140

)

(11,140

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

-

-

1

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

11

11

10

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

11

$

11

$

11

 

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

          None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

          As of December 31, 2007, Downey carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of Downey’s management, including Downey’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Downey’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that Downey’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. There have been no changes during the most recent fiscal quarter in Downey’s internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect Downey’s internal controls over financial reporting.

          Disclosure controls and procedures are defined in SEC rules as controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Downey’s disclosure controls and procedures were designed to ensure that material information related to Downey, including subsidiaries, is made known to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a timely manner.

          Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon are set forth in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

          None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

          Downey Financial Corp. intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement ("Proxy Statement") pursuant to Regulation 14A, which will involve the election of directors, within 120 days of the end of the year covered by this Form 10K. Information required by this Item will appear under the captions "Proposal 1. Election of Directors," "Executive Officers," the first paragraph under the heading "Audit Committee Report," "Board Committees and Meeting Attendance," "Security Ownership of Directors and Officers," "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners," "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" and "Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Report" in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 25, 2008, and is incorporated herein by this reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

          Information required by this Item will appear under the caption "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by this reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

          During 1994, we adopted an equity compensation plan approved by shareholders as the 1994 Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"), which terminated in 2004. Options granted and outstanding at termination of the LTIP remain exercisable until the specific termination date of the option. For further information, see Note 17 on page 115. The following table summarizes our outstanding options, their weighted average exercise price and number of options available for issuance at year-end 2007.

Number of Securities

Number of Securities

to be Issued

Weighted Average

Remaining Available for

upon Exercise of

Exercise Price of

Future Issuance under

Plan Category

Outstanding Options

Outstanding Options

Equity Compensation Plans

December 31, 2007:

Equity compensation plans approved

by security holders

52,914

$

25.44

-

Equity compensation plans not approved

by security holders

-

-

-

Total equity compensation plans

52,914

$

25.44

-

          Other information required by this Item will appear under the captions "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners" and "Security Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers" in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by this reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

          Information required by this Item will appear under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by this reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

          Information required by this Item will appear under the caption "Proposal 2. Ratify the Appointment of Auditors" in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by this reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(1)          Financial Statements.

                    These documents are listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8.

(2)          Financial Statement Schedules.

                    Financial Statement Schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required
                    information is shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes thereto.

(3)          Exhibits.

Exhibit

Number

Description

3.1

(2)

Certificate of Incorporation of Downey Financial Corp.

3.2

(14)

Bylaws of Downey Financial Corp. (as amended).

4.1

(4)

Junior Subordinated Indenture dated as of July 23, 1999 between Downey Financial Corp.

and Wilmington Trust Company as Indenture Trustee.

4.2

(7)

Subordinated Debt Indenture dated as of November 15, 2000 between Downey Financial

Corp. and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee.

4.3

(7)

Senior Debt Indenture dated as of November 15, 2000 between Downey Financial Corp.

and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee.

4.4

(9)

First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 23, 2004 between Downey Financial Corp. and

Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee.

10.1

(3)

Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Amended and

Restated as of January 1, 1996).

10.2

(3)

Amendment No. 1, Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Amendment No. 1, Effective and Adopted January 22, 1997.

10.3

(2)

Downey Savings and Loan Association 1994 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended).

10.4

(1)

Founder Retirement Agreement of Maurice L. McAlister, dated December 21, 1989.

10.5

(5)

Amendment No. 1, Founders Retirement Agreement of Maurice L. McAlister, dated December 21,

1989. Amendment No. 1, Effective and Adopted July 26, 2000.

10.6

(13)

Deferred Compensation Plan.

10.7

(8)

Director Retirement Benefits (Revised).

10.8

(6)

Director Retirement Benefits Agreement of Sam Yellen, dated January 15, 2003.

10.9

(10)

Downey Financial Corp. Indemnification Agreement, dated December 15, 2004.

10.10

(10)

Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A. Indemnification Agreement, dated December 15, 2004.

10.11

(11)

Non-Management Director Compensation.

10.12

(15)

Discretionary Incentive Plan for 2008.

 

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(3)          Exhibits (Continued).

Exhibit

Number

Description

10.13

(16)

Annual Incentive Plan for 2008.

10.14

(12)

Form A of Change in Control Agreements

10.15

(12)

Form B of Change in Control Agreements

10.16

(13)

Employment Agreement between Bank and Frederic R. McGill, dated September 26, 2007.

21

Subsidiaries.

23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(1) Filed as part of Downey’s Registration Statement on Form 8-B/A filed January 17, 1995.
(2) Filed as part of Downey’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed February 3, 1995.
(3) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 10-K filed March 16, 1998.
(4) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 10-Q filed November 2, 1999.
(5) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 10-Q filed August 2, 2000.
(6) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 10-K filed March 6, 2003.
(7) Filed as part of Downey’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed November 21, 2000.
(8) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 10-Q filed May 3, 2004.
(9) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 8-K filed June 22, 2004.
(10) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2005.
(11) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 8-K filed February 25, 2005.
(12) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 10-K filed March 1, 2006.
(13) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 8-K filed September 28, 2007.
(14) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 8-K filed December 20, 2007.
(15) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 8-K filed January 29, 2008.
(16) Filed as part of Downey’s report on Form 8-K filed February 8, 2008.

AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS

          Corporate governance guidelines, charters for the audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance committees of the Board of Directors and code of business conduct and ethics are available free of charge from our internet site, www.downeysavings.com by clicking on "Investor Relations" on our home page and proceeding to "Corporate Governance." Annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports are posted on our internet site as soon as reasonably practical after we file them with the SEC and available free of charge under "Corporate Filings" on our "Investor Relations" page.

          We will furnish any or all of the non-confidential exhibits upon payment of a reasonable fee. Please send request for exhibits and/or fee information to:

Downey Financial Corp.
3501 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, California 92660
Attention: Corporate Secretary

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SIGNATURES

          Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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.

DOWNEY FINANCIAL CORP.

/s/ DANIEL D. ROSENTHAL

Date: February 29, 2008

Daniel D. Rosenthal

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

Title

Date

/s/ MAURICE L. MCALISTER

February 29, 2008

Maurice L. McAlister

Chairman of the Board

Director

/s/ DANIEL D. ROSENTHAL

February 29, 2008

Daniel D. Rosenthal

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ BRIAN E. CÔTÉ

February 29, 2008

Brian E. Côté

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and

Accounting Officer)

/s/ MICHAEL ABRAHAMS

February 29, 2008

Michael Abrahams

Director

/s/ MICHAEL D. BOZARTH

February 29, 2008

Michael D. Bozarth

Director

/s/ GARY W. BRUMMETT

February 29, 2008

Gary W. Brummett

Director

/s/ JAMES H. HUNTER

February 29, 2008

James H. Hunter

Director

/s/ BRENT MCQUARRIE

February 29, 2008

Brent McQuarrie

Director

/s/ LESTER C. SMULL

February 29, 2008

Lester C. Smull

Director

/s/ JANE WOLFE

February 29, 2008

Jane Wolfe

Director

 

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FORM 10-K COVER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

ITEM 1. – BUSINESS

ITEM 1A. – RISK FACTORS

ITEM 1B. – UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

ITEM 2. – PROPERTIES

ITEM 3. – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 4. – SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

PART II

ITEM 5. – MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

ITEM 6. – SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

ITEM 7. – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 7A. – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

ITEM 8. – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

ITEM 9. – CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

ITEM 9A. – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

ITEM 9B. – OTHER INFORMATION

PART III

ITEM 10. – DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

ITEM 11. – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

ITEM 12. – SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

ITEM 13. – CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

ITEM 14. – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

PART IV

ITEM 15. – EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS

SIGNATURES

Exhibits Filed as Part of this Report on Form 10-K Filing: