Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission File Number: 1-13007
CARVER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   13-3904174
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
75 West 125th Street, New York, New York   10027
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (718) 230-2900
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.
þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
o Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
o Large Accelerated Filer   o Accelerated Filer   o Non-accelerated Filer   þ Smaller Reporting Company
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
     
Common Stock, par value $0.01   2,482,740
     
Class   Outstanding at August 16, 2010
 
 

 

 


 

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 Exhibit 11
 Exhibit 31.1
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 Exhibit 32.1
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CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(In thousands, except per share data)
                 
    June 30,     March 31,  
    2010     2010  
    (unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 50,287     $ 37,513  
Money market investments
    832       833  
 
           
Total cash and cash equivalents
    51,119       38,346  
 
               
Investment securities:
               
Available-for-sale, at fair value
    44,533       43,050  
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $20,761 and $12,603 at June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively)
    20,171       12,343  
 
           
Total securities
    64,704       55,393  
 
               
Loans receivable:
               
Real estate mortgage loans
    584,400       600,913  
Commercial business loans
    61,439       67,695  
Consumer loans
    1,355       1,403  
 
           
Loans, net
    647,194       670,011  
Allowance for loan losses
    (15,552 )     (12,000 )
 
           
Total loans receivable, net
    631,642       658,011  
Premises and equipment, net
    12,184       12,076  
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost
    3,714       4,107  
Bank owned life insurance
    9,883       9,803  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,708       3,539  
Core deposit intangibles, net
    190       228  
Deferred Tax Asset
    16,722       14,321  
Other assets
    10,053       9,650  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 803,919     $ 805,474  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Liabilities:
               
Deposits:
               
Savings
  $ 111,051     $ 115,817  
Non-Interest Bearing Checking
    66,903       58,792  
NOW
    40,852       43,593  
Money Market
    74,612       67,122  
Certificates of Deposit
    321,714       317,925  
 
           
Total Deposits
    615,132       603,249  
Advances from the FHLB-New York and other borrowed money
    120,550       131,557  
Other liabilities
    8,815       8,982  
 
           
Total liabilities
    744,497       743,788  
 
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock (CPP) (par value $0.01 per share, 2,000,000 shares authorized; 18,980 shares, with a liquidation preference of $1,000.00 per share, issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010)
    18,980       18,980  
Common stock (par value $0.01 per share: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,524,691 shares issued; 2,482,740 and 2,474,719 shares outstanding at June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively)
    25       25  
Additional paid-in capital
    24,379       24,374  
Retained earnings
    16,076       18,806  
Treasury stock, at cost (41,951 and 49,972 shares at June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively)
    (589 )     (697 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    551       198  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    59,422       61,686  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 803,919     $ 805,474  
 
           

 

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CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2010     2009  
Interest Income:
               
Loans
  $ 8,948     $ 9,099  
Mortgage-backed securities
    586       743  
Investment securities
    64       61  
Money market investments
    21       10  
 
           
Total interest income
    9,619       9,913  
 
               
Interest expense:
               
Deposits
    1,517       2,038  
Advances and other borrowed money
    1,041       985  
 
           
Total interest expense
    2,558       3,023  
 
           
 
               
Net interest income
    7,061       6,890  
 
               
Provision for loan losses
    6,248       688  
 
           
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    813       6,202  
 
               
Non-interest income:
               
Depository fees and charges
    757       717  
Loan fees and service charges
    221       228  
Gain on sale of securities, net
    24        
Gain on sale of loans, net
    3        
New Market Tax Credit fees
    812       38  
Other
    46       171  
 
           
Total non-interest income
    1,863       1,153  
 
               
Non-interest expense:
               
Employee compensation and benefits
    3,206       3,119  
Net occupancy expense
    977       987  
Equipment, net
    538       584  
Consulting fees
    219       207  
Federal deposit insurance premiums
    356       793  
Other
    2,168       1,367  
 
           
Total non-interest expense
    7,464       7,057  
 
               
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (4,788 )     298  
Income tax benefit
    (2,297 )     (396 )
 
           
Net (loss) income
  $ (2,491 )   $ 694  
 
           
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ (1.09 )   $ 0.18  
 
           
Diluted
    N/A     $ 0.18  
 
           
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CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the three months ended June 30, 2010
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                                         
                                            Accumulated        
                                            Other     Total  
    Preferred Stock     Common     Additional Paid-     Treasury     Retained     Comprehensive     Stockholders’  
    (CPP)     Stock     In Capital     Stock     Earnings     Income (Loss)     Equity  
Balance—March 31, 2010
  $ 18,980     $ 25     $ 24,374     $ (697 )   $ 18,806     $ 198     $ 61,686  
Net loss
                            (2,491 )           (2,491 )
Minimum pension liability adjustment
                                            (85 )     (85 )
Change in net unrealized Gain on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
                                  438       438  
 
                                         
Comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
                            (2,491 )     353       (2,138 )
Common Dividends paid
                                         
CPP Preferred Dividends paid
                            (237 )           (237 )
Accrued CPP Preferred Dividends
                            (2 )           (2 )
Treasury stock activity
                5       92                   97  
Stock based compensation
                        16                   16  
 
                                         
Balance—June 30, 2010
  $ 18,980     $ 25     $ 24,379     $ (589 )   $ 16,076     $ 551     $ 59,422  
 
                                         
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CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2010     2009  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
               
Net Loss
  $ (2,491 )   $ 694  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    6,248       688  
Provision for REO losses
    37        
Stock based compensation expense
    16       12  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    410       483  
Amortization of other intangibles
    38       53  
Loss from sale of real estate owned
    (8 )     34  
Gain on sale of securities
    24        
Gain on sale of loans
    3       (43 )
Originations of loans held-for-sale
          (386 )
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale
          386  
(Increase) Decrease in accrued interest receivable
    (169 )     106  
(Increase) Decrease in loan premiums and discounts and deferred charges
    (129 )     33  
Increase in premiums and discounts — securities
    173       158  
(Increase) in other assets
    (3,301 )     (1,582 )
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
    (105 )     348  
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    746       984  
 
           
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of securities:
               
Available-for-sale
    (11,000 )      
Held-to-maturity
    (7,970 )      
Proceeds from principal payments, maturities, calls and sales of securities:
           
Available-for-sale
    9,890       4,779  
Held-to-maturity
    296       326  
Originations of loans held-for-investment
    (4,559 )     (36,462 )
Loans purchased from third parties
          (3,163 )
Principal collections on loans
    23,662       21,562  
Proceeds from sales of loan originations held-for-investment
    1,171        
(Purchase) redemption of FHLB-NY stock
    393       (771 )
Additions to premises and equipment
    (517 )     (134 )
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned
    21       268  
 
           
Net cash provided by investing activities
    11,387       (13,595 )
 
           
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase in deposits
    11,883       1,728  
Net borrowing of FHLB advances and other borrowings
    (11,007 )     16,078  
Dividends paid
    (237 )     (484 )
 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities
    639       17,322  
 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    12,772       4,711  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    38,347       13,341  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 51,119     $ 18,052  
 
           
Supplemental information:
               
Noncash Transfers-
               
Change in unrealized loss on valuation of available-for-sale investments, net
  $ 438     $ (359 )
Cash paid for-
               
Interest
  $ 2,500     $ 5,617  
Income taxes
  $ 995     $  
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CARVER BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION
Nature of operations
Carver Bancorp, Inc. (on a stand-alone basis, the “Holding Company” or “Registrant”), was incorporated in May 1996 and its principal wholly-owned subsidiaries are Carver Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank” or “Carver Federal”), Alhambra Holding Corp., an inactive Delaware corporation, and Carver Federal’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, CFSB Realty Corp., Carver Community Development Corp. (“CCDC”) and CFSB Credit Corp., which is currently inactive. The Bank has a majority owned interest in Carver Asset Corporation, a real estate investment trust formed in February 2004.
“Carver,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to the Holding Company along with its consolidated subsidiaries. The Bank was chartered in 1948 and began operations in 1949 as Carver Federal Savings and Loan Association, a federally chartered mutual savings and loan association. The Bank converted to a federal savings bank in 1986. On October 24, 1994, the Bank converted from a mutual holding company to stock form and issued 2,314,275 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share. On October 17, 1996, the Bank completed its reorganization into a holding company structure (the “Reorganization”) and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Holding Company. Collectively, the Holding Company, the Bank and the Holding Company’s other direct and indirect subsidiaries are referred to herein as the “Company” or “Carver.”
In September 2003, the Holding Company formed Carver Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”) for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and investing the proceeds in an equivalent amount of floating rate junior subordinated debentures of the Holding Company. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, “Consolidations”, Carver Statutory Trust I is not consolidated for financial reporting purposes.
Carver Federal’s principal business consists of attracting deposit accounts through its branches and investing those funds in mortgage loans and other investments permitted by federal savings banks. The Bank has nine branches located throughout the City of New York that primarily serve the communities in which they operate.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of consolidated financial statement presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Holding Company, the Bank and the Bank’s wholly-owned or majority owned subsidiaries, Carver Asset Corporation, CFSB Realty Corp., Carver Community Development Corporation, and CFSB Credit Corp. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. 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 date of the consolidated statement of financial condition and revenues and expenses for the period then ended. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the March 31, 2010 Annual Report to Stockholders on Form 10-K. Amounts subject to significant estimates and assumptions are items such as the allowance for loan losses, realization of deferred tax assets, and the fair value of financial instruments. Management believes that prepayment assumptions on mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans are appropriate and the allowance for loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance for loan losses or future write downs of real estate owned may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions in the areas where Carver Federal has extended mortgages and other credit instruments. Actual results could differ significantly from those assumptions. Current market conditions increase the risk and complexity of the judgments in these estimates.
In addition, the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”), Carver Federal’s regulator, as an integral part of its examination process, periodically reviews Carver Federal’s allowance for loan losses and, if applicable, real estate owned valuations. The OTS may require Carver Federal to recognize additions to the allowance for loan losses or additional write downs of real estate owned based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.
In June 2009, the FASB released the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC” or “Codification”) as the single source of authoritative non-governmental GAAP. The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ended after September 15, 2009. All previously existing non-SEC accounting standards documents are superseded. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification is non-authoritative. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The Company’s policies were not affected by the conversion to ASC. However, references to specific accounting guidance in the Company’s financial statements have been changed to the appropriate section of the ASC.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements presented for the prior year period have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

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NOTE 3. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table reconciles the earnings (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) and the weighted average common stock outstanding (denominator) for both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for three months ended June 30 (in thousands):
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2010     2009  
Earnings per common share — basic
               
Net (loss) income
  $ (2,491 )   $ 694  
Less: CPP Preferred Dividends
    237       237  
Dividends paid and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities
    (22 )     3  
 
           
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ (2,706 )   $ 454  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    2,482,740       2,470,072  
 
           
 
               
Earnings per common share
  $ (1.09 )   $ 0.18  
 
           
 
               
Earnings per common share — diluted
               
Net (loss) income
  $ (2,491 )   $ 694  
Less: CPP Preferred Dividends
    237       237  
Dividends paid and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities
    (22 )     3  
 
           
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ (2,706 )   $ 454  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
    2,482,740       2,470,072  
Effect of dilutive securities — stock options and unvested restricted stock (1)
    10,290       26,340  
 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted
    2,493,030       2,496,412  
 
           
 
               
Earnings per common share
    NA   $ 0.18  
 
           
     
(1)  
As of June 30, 2010, there were no potentially dilutive shares except for 10,290 unvested restricted shares which are also participating securities.

 

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NOTE 4. ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
The Company follows FASB issued accounting guidance on stock-based compensation, which requires that all stock-based compensation be recognized as an expense in the financial statements and that such cost be measured at the fair value of the award. The accounting guidance also requires that excess tax benefits related to stock option exercises be reflected as financing cash inflows instead of operating cash inflows in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Stock-based compensation expense for the quarters ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 totaled $16,000 and $12,000 respectively.
NOTE 5. BENEFIT PLANS
Employee Pension Plan
Carver Federal has a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan covering all who were participants prior to curtailment of the plan during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. The benefits are based on each employee’s term of service through the date of curtailment. Carver Federal’s policy, prior to the plan’s curtailment, was to fund the plan with contributions which equal the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. The plan was curtailed during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.
NOTE 6. COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND
On August 12, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Holding Company declared, for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a cash dividend of two and a half cents ($0.025) per common share outstanding. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 27, 2010.
NOTE 7. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The Bank utilizes mortgage-backed and other investment securities in its asset/liability management strategy. In making investment decisions, the Bank considers, among other things, its yield and interest rate objectives, its interest rate and credit risk position and its liquidity and cash flow.
Generally, the investment policy of the Bank is to invest funds among categories of investments and maturities based upon the Bank’s asset/liability management policies, investment quality, loan and deposit volume and collateral requirements, liquidity needs and performance objectives. ASC subtopic 320-942 requires that securities be classified into three categories: trading, held-to-maturity, and available-for-sale. Securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. Debt securities for which the Bank has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. All other securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included, on an after-tax basis, in a separate component of stockholders’ equity. At June 30, 2010, the Bank had no securities classified as trading. At June 30, 2010, $44.5 million, or 68.8% of the Bank’s mortgage-backed and other investment securities, were classified as available-for-sale. The remaining $20.2 million or 31.2% were classified as held-to-maturity.

 

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The following table sets forth the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at June 30, 2010 (in thousands):
                                 
    Amortized     Gross Unrealized     Estimated  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair-Value  
Available-for-Sale:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
Government National Mortgage Association
  $ 22,594     $ 461     $     $ 23,055  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
    3,938       279             4,217  
Federal National Mortgage Association
    4,104       269       (1 )     4,372  
Other
    334             (31 )     303  
 
                       
Total mortgage-backed securities
    30,970       1,009       (32 )     31,947  
U.S. Government Agency Securities
    12,491       95             12,586  
 
                       
Total available-for-sale
    43,461       1,104       (32 )     44,533  
 
                       
 
                               
Held-to-Maturity:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
Government National Mortgage Association
    8,470       253             8,723  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
    8,662       182             8,844  
Federal National Mortgage Association
    2,905       158             3,063  
 
                       
Total mortgage-backed securities
    20,037       593             20,630  
Other
    134             (2 )     132  
 
                       
Total held-to-maturity
    20,171       593       (2 )     20,762  
 
                       
Total securities
  $ 63,632     $ 1,697     $ (34 )   $ 65,295  
 
                       
The following table sets forth the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at March 31, 2010 (in thousands):
                                 
    Amortized     Gross Unrealized     Estimated  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair-Value  
Available-for-Sale:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
Government National Mortgage Association
  $ 23,993     $ 27     $ (114 )   $ 23,906  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
    4,293       232             4,525  
Federal National Mortgage Association
    12,469       283       (2 )     12,750  
Other
    352       85       (52 )     385  
 
                       
Total mortgage-backed securities
    41,107       627       (168 )     41,566  
U.S. Government Agency Securities
    1,496             (12 )     1,484  
 
                       
Total available-for-sale
    42,603       627       (180 )     43,050  
 
                       
 
                               
Held-to-Maturity:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
Government National Mortgage Association
    430       41             471  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
    8,797       74             8,871  
Federal National Mortgage Association
    2,976       147             3,123  
 
                       
Total mortgage-backed securities
    12,203       262             12,465  
Other
    139             (2 )     137  
 
                       
Total held-to-maturity
    12,342       262       (2 )     12,602  
 
                       
Total securities
  $ 54,945     $ 889     $ (182 )   $ 55,652  
 
                       

 

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The following table sets forth the unrealized losses and fair value of securities at June 30, 2010 for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer (in thousands):
                                                 
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
    Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair  
    Losses     Value     Losses     Value     Losses     Value  
Available-for-Sale:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $     $     $ (32 )   $ 376     $ (32 )   $ 376  
Agencies
                                   
 
                                   
Total available-for-sale
  $     $     $ (32 )   $ 376     $ (32 )   $ 376  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Held-to-Maturity:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $     $     $     $     $     $  
Other
                (2 )     133       (2 )     133  
 
                                   
Total held-to-maturity
  $     $     $ (2 )   $ 133     $ (2 )   $ 133  
 
                                   
Total securities
  $     $     $ (34 )   $ 509     $ (34 )   $ 509  
 
                                   
The following table sets forth the unrealized losses and fair value of securities at March 31, 2010 for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer (in thousands):
                                                 
    Less than 12 months     12 months or longer     Total  
    Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair  
    Losses     Value     Losses     Value     Losses     Value  
Available-for-Sale:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ (42 )   $ 13,172     $ (126 )   $ 7,682     $ (168 )   $ 20,855  
Agencies
    (12 )     1,484       0       0       (12 )     1,484  
 
                                   
Total available-for-sale
  $ (54 )   $ 14,656     $ (126 )   $ 7,682     $ (180 )   $ 22,339  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Held-to-Maturity:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $     $     $     $     $     $  
Other
                (2 )     137       (2 )     137  
 
                                   
Total held-to-maturity
  $     $     $ (2 )   $ 137     $ (2 )   $ 137  
 
                                   
Total securities
  $ (54 )   $ 14,656     $ (128 )   $ 7,819     $ (182 )   $ 22,476  
 
                                   
A total of four securities had an unrealized loss at June 30, 2010 compared to seven at March 31, 2010, based on estimated fair value. The composition of securities in the unrealized loss position were a Federal National Mortgage Association mortgage backed security, a Residential Asset Securitization Trust and two Small Business Association loan pools, which represented 22%, 53% and 25% of securities which had an unrealized loss at June 30, 2010, respectively. The cause of the temporary impairment is directly related to changes in interest rates. In general, as interest rates decline, the fair value of securities will rise, and conversely as interest rates rise, the fair value of securities will decline. Management considers fluctuations in fair value as a result of interest rate changes to be temporary, which is consistent with the Bank’s experience. The impairments are deemed temporary based on the direct relationship of the rise in fair value to movements in interest rates, the life of the investments and their high credit quality. Unrealized losses identified as other than temporary are recognized in earnings. When there are losses on a debt security which management does not intend to sell, and for which it is more-likely-than-not that the entity will not be required to sell prior to the recovery of the non-credit impairment, the portion of the total impairment that is attributable to the credit loss would be recognized in earnings, and the remaining difference between the debt security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value would be included in other comprehensive income. At June 30, 2010, the Bank did not have any securities that would be classified as having other than temporary impairment in its investment portfolio.

 

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NOTE 8. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET
The following is a summary of loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands).
                                 
    June 30, 2010     March 31, 2010  
    Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent  
Gross loans receivable:
                               
One- to four-family
  $ 89,033       13.75 %   $ 90,150       13.40 %
Multifamily
    142,847       22.06 %     141,702       21.06 %
Non-residential
    249,346       38.51 %     259,619       38.59 %
Construction
    103,190       15.94 %     111,348       16.55 %
Business
    61,636       9.52 %     68,523       10.19 %
Consumer and other (1)
    1,354       0.22 %     1,403       0.21 %
 
                       
Total loans receivable
    647,408       100.00 %     672,745       100.00 %
 
                           
 
Add:
                               
Premium on loans
    120             130          
Less:
                               
Deferred fees and loan discounts
    (334 )             (2,864 )        
Allowance for loan losses
    (15,552 )             (12,000 )        
 
                           
Total loans receivable, net
  $ 631,642             $ 658,011          
 
                           
     
(1)  
Includes personal, credit card, and home improvement
Substantially all of the Bank’s real estate loans receivable are principally secured by properties located in New York City. Accordingly, as with most financial institutions in the market area, the ultimate collectability of a substantial portion of the Company’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in the market conditions in this area.

 

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The following is an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated (in thousands).
                 
    For the Three Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2010     2009  
Beginning Balance
  $ 12,000     $ 7,049  
 
               
Less charge-offs:
               
One-to-four family
    (539 )      
Construction
    (1,154 )      
Non-residential
    (134 )      
Business
    (871 )     (356 )
Consumer and other
          (32 )
 
           
Total Charge- Offs:
    (2,698 )     (388 )
 
Add Recoveries:
               
One-to-four family
          1  
Non-residential
          14  
Business
    4        
Consumer and other
    5       5  
 
           
Total Recoveries:
    9       20  
 
Provision for Loan Losses
    6,241       688  
 
           
 
Ending Balance
  $ 15,552     $ 7,369  
 
           
 
               
Ratios:
               
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
    2.18 %     0.05 %
Allowance to total loans
    2.40 %     1.08 %
Allowance to non-performing loans
    18.02 %     29.37 %
Non-performing loans at June 30, 2010, were comprised of $46.8 million of loans 90 days or more past due and non-accruing, $21.5 million of loans that have been deemed to be impaired and $18.0 million of loans classified as a troubled debt restructuring and either not consistently performing in accordance with their modified terms or not performing in accordance with their modified terms for at least six months. Non-performing assets at March 31, 2010, were comprised of $31.2 million of loans 90 days or more past due and non-accruing, $4.8 million of loans that have been deemed to be impaired, $11.5 million of loans classified as a troubled debt restructuring and either not consistently performing in accordance with their modified terms or not performing in accordance with their modified terms for at least six months.

 

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NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
On April 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC Topic 820 (formerly SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”) which, among other things, defines fair value; establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value; and expands disclosure for each major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. ASC 820 clarifies that fair value is an “exit” price, representing the amount that would be received when selling an asset, or paid when transferring a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is thus a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
   
Level 1— Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
   
Level 2— Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
   
Level 3— Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
A financial instrument’s categorization within this valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following table presents, by ASC 820 valuation hierarchy, assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, and that are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at these dates:
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2010, Using  
    Quoted Prices                    
    in Active                    
    Markets for     Significant Other     Significant        
    Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs     Total Fair  
    (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)     Value  
    (in thousands)  
Assets:
                               
Mortgage servicing rights
  $     $     $ 622     $ 622  
Investment securities:
                               
Available for sale:
                               
U.S. government Agency Securities
  $ 5,000     $ 7,587     $     $ 12,587  
Residential Mortgage-Back Securities
          31,643             31,643  
Other
          258       45       303  
 
                       
Total available for sale
  $ 5,000     $ 39,488     $ 45     $ 44,533  
 
                       
Total assets
  $ 5,000     $ 39,488     $ 667     $ 45,155  
 
                       

 

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    Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2010, Using  
    Quoted Prices in             Significant        
    Active Markets for     Significant Other     Unobservable        
    Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Inputs     Total Fair  
    (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)     Value  
    (in thousands)  
Assets:
                               
Mortgage servicing rights
  $     $     $ 721     $ 721  
Investment securites:
                               
Available for sale:
                               
U.S. government Agency Securities
  $     $ 1,484     $     $ 1,484  
Residential Mortgage-Back Securities
          41,181             41,181  
Other
          244       141       385  
 
                       
Total available for sale
  $     $ 42,909     $ 141     $ 43,050  
 
                       
Total assets
  $     $ 42,909     $ 862     $ 43,771  
 
                       
Instruments for which unobservable inputs are significant to their fair value measurement (i.e., Level 3) include mortgage servicing rights. Level 3 assets accounted for 0.1% of the Company’s total assets at June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010.
The Company reviews and updates the fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes from one quarter to the next that are related to the observable inputs to a fair value measurement may result in a reclassification from one hierarchy level to another.
A description of the methods and significant assumptions utilized in estimating the fair value of available-for-sale securities and mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”) follows:
Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities and exchange-traded securities.
If quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. These pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, equity or debt prices, and credit spreads. In addition to market information, models also incorporate transaction details, such as maturity and cash flow assumptions. Securities valued in this manner would generally be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and primarily include such instruments as mortgage-related securities and corporate debt.
In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. In valuing certain securities, the determination of fair value may require benchmarking to similar instruments or analyzing default and recovery rates. Quoted price information for MSR is not available. Therefore, MSR are valued using market-standard models to model the specific cash flow structure. Key inputs to the model consist of principal balance of loans being serviced, servicing fees and prepayment rate.
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

 

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The following table presents information for assets classified by the Company within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2010:
                 
    Mortgage     Securities  
    Servicing     Available for  
(in thousands)   Rights     Sale  
Beginning balance, April 1, 2010
  $ 721     $ 141  
Activities:
           
Transfer in
           
Sale
          (96 )
Unrealized gain (loss)
    (99 )      
 
           
Ending balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 622     $ 45  
 
           
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Such instruments are subject to fair value adjustments under certain circumstances (e.g. when there is evidence of impairment). The following table presents assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010 and that are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as these dates:
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2010, Using  
    Quoted Prices in                    
    Active Markets for     Significant Other     Significant        
    Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Unobservable     Total Fair  
(in thousands)   (Level 1)     (Level 2)     Inputs (Level 3)     Value  
Certain impaired loans
  $     $ 37,829     $     $ 37,829  
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2010, Using  
    Quoted Prices in                    
    Active Markets for     Significant Other     Significant        
    Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Unobservable     Total Fair  
(in thousands)   (Level 1)     (Level 2)     Inputs (Level 3)     Value  
Certain impaired loans
  $     $ 23,487     $     $ 23,487  
The fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans are determined using various valuation techniques, including consideration of appraised values and other pertinent real estate market data.

 

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NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
According to current GAAP disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments are required to include, in addition to the carrying value, the fair value of certain financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recorded on and off balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Accounting guidance defines financial instruments as cash, evidence of ownership of an entity, or a contract that conveys or imposes on an entity the contractual right or obligation to either receive or deliver cash or another financial instrument. The fair value of a financial instrument is discussed below. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values have been determined by the Bank using the best available data and estimation methodology suitable for each such category of financial instruments. For those loans and deposits with floating interest rates, it is presumed that estimated fair values generally approximate their recorded carrying value. The estimated fair values and carrying values of the Bank’s financial instruments and estimation methodologies are set forth below:
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Bank’s financial instruments at June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    June 30, 2010     March 31, 2010  
    Carrying     Estimated     Carrying     Estimated  
    Amount     Fair Value     Amount     Fair Value  
Financial Assets:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 51,119     $ 51,119     $ 38,346     $ 38,346  
Mortgage backed securities available-for-sale
    44,533       44,533       43,050       43,050  
FHLB Stock
    3,714       3,714       4,107       4,107  
Mortgage backed securities held-to-maturity
    20,171       20,761       12,343       12,603  
Loans receivable
    631,642       638,884       658,011       664,522  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,708       3,708       3,539       3,539  
Mortgage servicing rights
    622       622       721       721  
Financial Liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 615,132     $ 595,550     $ 603,249     $ 579,023  
Advances from FHLB of New York
    58,079       58,170       69,086       70,263  
Repo’s
    44,068       43,567       44,068       43,408  
Other borrowed money
    18,403       19,128       18,403       19,173  
Cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest receivable
The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest receivable approximate fair value because they mature in three months or less.
Securities
The fair values for securities available-for-sale, mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity and investment securities held-to-maturity are based on quoted market or dealer prices, if available. If quoted market or dealer prices are not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market or dealer prices for similar securities.
Loans receivable
The fair value of loans receivable is estimated by discounting future cash flows, using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities of such loans. The method used to estimate the fair value of loans is extremely sensitive to the assumptions and estimates used. While management has attempted to use assumptions and estimates that best reflect the Company’s loan portfolio and current market conditions, a greater degree of objectivity is inherent in these values than in those determined in active markets. The loan valuations thus determined do not necessarily represent an “exit” price that would be achieved in an active market.

 

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Mortgage servicing rights
The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is determined by discounting the present value of estimated future servicing cash flows using current market assumptions for prepayments, servicing costs and other factors.
Deposits
The fair value of demand, savings and club accounts is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The fair value estimates do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market.
Borrowings
The fair values of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and other borrowed money are estimated using the rates currently available to the Bank for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
Commitments to Extend Credits, Commercial, and Standby Letters of Credit
The fair value of the commitments to extend credit was estimated to be insignificant as of June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010. The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit was evaluated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the risk characteristics of the borrower, and estimated to be insignificant as of the reporting date.
Limitations
The fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information about the financial instruments. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no quoted market value exists for a significant portion of the Bank’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
In addition, the fair value estimates are based on existing off balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to value anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets and liabilities include premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.
Finally, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.
NOTE 11. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
The Holding Company’s subsidiary, Carver Statutory Trust I, is not consolidated with Carver Bancorp Inc. for financial reporting purposes. Carver Statutory Trust I was formed in 2003 for the purpose of issuing $13.0 million aggregate liquidation amount of floating rate Capital Securities due September 17, 2033 (“Capital Securities”) and $0.4 million of common securities (which are the only voting securities of Carver Statutory Trust I), which are 100% owned by Carver Bancorp Inc., and using the proceeds to acquire Junior Subordinated Debentures issued by Carver Bancorp Inc. Carver Bancorp Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Capital Securities along with all obligations of Carver Statutory Trust I under the trust agreement relating to the Capital Securities.

 

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The Bank’s subsidiary, Carver Community Development Corporation (“CCDC”), was formed to facilitate its participation in local economic development and other community-based activities. Per the NMTC Award’s Allocation Agreement between the CDFI Fund and CCDC, CCDC is permitted to form and sub-allocate credits to subsidiary Community Development Entities (“CDEs”) to facilitate investments in separate development projects. The Bank was originally awarded $59.0 million of NMTC. In fiscal 2008, the Bank transferred rights to an investor in a NMTC project totaling $19.2 million, of which $19.0 million was a qualified equity investment, and recognized a gain on the transfer of rights of $1.7 million. The Bank was required to maintain a 0.01% interest in the entity with the investor owning the remaining 99.99%. The entity was called CDE-10. For financial reporting purposes, the $19.2 million transfer of rights to an investor in a NMTC project was reflected in the other assets and the non controlling interest sections of the balance sheet as the entity to which the rights were transferred was required to be consolidated under the then existing accounting guidance based on an evaluation of certain contractual arrangements between the Bank and the investor. In fiscal 2009, following certain amendments to the agreement between CCDC and the investor that resulted in a reconsideration event, the Bank deconsolidated the entity for financial statement reporting purposes. However, under the current arrangement, the Bank has a contingent obligation to reimburse the investor for any loss or shortfall incurred as a result of the NTMC project not being in compliance with certain regulations that would void the investor’s ability to otherwise utilize tax credits stemming from the award. The maximum possible loss to Carver from such an arrangement is approximately $7.4 million.
At June 30, 2010, Carver has not recorded any liability with respect to this obligation in accordance with accounting guidance related to accounting for contingencies.
With respect to the remaining $40 million of the original NMTC award, the Bank has established various special purpose entities through which its investments in NMTC eligible activities are conducted. As the Bank is exposed to all of the expected losses and residual returns from these investments the Bank is deemed the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, all of these special purpose entities were consolidated in the Bank’s Statement of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 resulting in the consolidation of assets of approximately $45 million and $43 million, respectively. At June 30, 2010, Carver has not recorded any liability with respect to this obligation in accordance with accounting guidelines related to accounting for contingencies.
In May 2009, the Bank received an additional NMTC award in the amount of $65 million.
In December 2009, the Bank transferred rights to an investor in a NMTC project totaling $10.5 million of the second NMTC award and recognized a gain on the transfer of rights of $0.5 million. The Bank was required to maintain a 0.01% interest in the entity with the investor owning the remaining 99.99%. The entity was called CDE-13. This entity has been reviewed for possible consolidation under the accounting guidance related to variable interest entities and found to not be a consolidating entity for financial statement reporting purposes. The Bank has a contingent obligation to reimburse the investor for any loss or shortfall incurred as a result of the NTMC project not being in compliance with certain regulations that would void the investor’s ability to otherwise utilize tax credits stemming from the award. The maximum possible loss to Carver from such an arrangement is approximately $4.1 million. At June 30, 2010, Carver has not recorded any liability with respect to this obligation in accordance with accounting guidance related to accounting for contingencies.
In March 2010, the Bank transferred rights to investors in NMTC projects totaling $20.5 million and recognized a gain on the transfer of rights of $0.5 million and expects to receive additional income of $0.5 million in the future contingent upon certain events occurring. The Bank was required to maintain a 0.01% interest in each of the newly created entities with the investor owning the remaining 99.99%. The entities were called CDE-15, CDE-16 and CDE-17. These entities have been reviewed for possible consolidation under the accounting guidance related to variable interest entities and found to not be consolidating entities for financial statement reporting purposes.
In June 2010, the Bank transferred rights to an investor in a NMTC project totaling $10.0 million of the second NMTC award and recognized a gain on the transfer of rights of $0.4 million. The Bank was required to maintain a 0.01% interest in the entity with the investor owning the remaining 99.99%. The entity was called CDE-14. This entity has been reviewed for possible consolidation under the accounting guidance related to variable interest entities and found to not be a consolidating entity for financial statement reporting purposes. The Bank has a contingent obligation to reimburse the investor for any loss or shortfall incurred as a result of the NTMC project not being in compliance with certain regulations that would void the investor’s ability to otherwise utilize tax credits stemming from the award. The maximum possible loss to Carver from such an arrangement is approximately $3.9 million. At June 30, 2010, Carver has not recorded any liability with respect to this obligation in accordance with accounting guidance related to accounting for contingencies.

 

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In June 2010, the Bank transferred rights to an investor in a NMTC project totaling $8.7 million and recognized a gain on the transfer of rights of $0.4 million and expects to receive additional income of $0.2 million in the future contingent upon certain events occurring. The Bank was required to maintain a 0.01% interest in the entity with the investor owning the remaining 99.99%. The entity was called CDE-18. This entity has been reviewed for possible consolidation under the accounting guidance related to variable interest entities and found to not be a consolidating entity for financial statement reporting purposes. The Bank has a contingent obligation to reimburse the investor for any loss or shortfall incurred as a result of the NTMC project not being in compliance with certain regulations that would void the investor’s ability to otherwise utilize tax credits stemming from the award. The maximum possible loss to Carver from such an arrangement is approximately $3.4 million. At June 30, 2010, Carver has not recorded any liability with respect to this obligation in accordance with accounting guidance related to accounting for contingencies.
NOTE 12. IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS
ASU No. 2010-06 under ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires new disclosures and clarifies certain existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement. Specifically, the update requires an entity to disclose separately the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the reasons for such transfers. A reporting entity is required to present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the reconciliation of fair value measurements using Level 3 inputs. In addition, the update clarifies the following requirements of the existing disclosures: (i) for the purposes of reporting fair value measurement for each class of assets and liabilities, a reporting entity needs to use judgment in determining the appropriate classes of assets; and (ii) a reporting entity is required to include disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The disclosures related to the gross presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of assets and liabilities included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy will be required for ‘The Company beginning January 1, 2011. The remaining disclosure requirements and clarifications made by ASU No. 2010-06 became effective for ‘The Company on April 1, 2010.
ASU No. 2010-18, “Receivables (Topic 310)—Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That Is Accounted for as a Single Asset,” codifies the consensus reached by the EITF that modifications of loans that are accounted for within a pool under ASC Subtopic 310-30 do not result in the removal of those loans from the pool even if the modification of those loans would otherwise be considered a troubled debt restructuring. An entity will continue to be required to consider whether the pool of assets in which the loan is included is impaired if expected cash flows for the pool change. ASU No. 2010-18 does not affect the accounting for loans under the scope of Subtopic 310-30 that are not accounted for within pools. Loans accounted for individually under Subtopic 310-30 continue to be subject to the troubled debt restructuring accounting provisions within Subtopic 310-40. ASU No. 2010-18 is effective prospectively for modifications of loans accounted for within pools under Subtopic 310-30 occurring in the first interim or annual period ending on or after July 15, 2010. Early application is permitted. Upon initial adoption of ASU No. 2010-18, an entity may make a one-time election to terminate accounting for loans as a pool under Subtopic 310-30. This election may be applied on a pool-by-pool basis and does not preclude an entity from applying pool accounting to subsequent acquisitions of loans with evidence of credit deterioration. The new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on ‘The Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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ASU No. 2010-20, “Receivables (Topic 310)—Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses”, requires significant new disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses. The objective of these disclosures is to improve financial statement users’ understanding of (i) the nature of an entity’s credit risk associated with its financing receivables and (ii) the entity’s assessment of that risk in estimating its allowance for credit losses as well as changes in the allowance and the reasons for those changes. The disclosures are to be presented at the level of disaggregation that management uses when assessing and monitoring the portfolio’s risk and performance. The required disclosures include, among other things, a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses as well as information about modified, impaired, non-accrual and past due loans and credit quality indicators. ASU No. 2010-20 disclosures related to period-end information (e.g., credit-quality information and the ending financing receivables balance segregated by impairment method) will be required in all interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. Disclosures of activity that occurs during a reporting period (e.g., modifications and the rollforward of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment) will be required in interim or annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010.
In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance on Variable Interest Entities (ASC Subtopic 860-10) (formerly SFAS No. 167), which amended the previous guidance applicable to variable interest entities and changed how a reporting entity determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. ASC Subtopic 860-10 requires reporting entities to evaluate former qualifying special purpose entities for consolidation, changes the approach to determining a variable interest entity’s (“VIE”) primary beneficiary, increases the frequency of required assessments to determine whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, clarifies the characteristics that identify a VIE, and requires additional annual and interim disclosures. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance on April 1, 2010 and there was no material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or financial statement disclosures.
In June 2009, the FASB issued a revision to earlier guidance on Transfers of Financial Assets (ASC Subtopic 860-10) (formerly SFAS No. 166), which eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity”, changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets and includes additional disclosures requiring more information about transfers of financial assets in which entities have continuing exposure to the risks related to the transferred financial assets. This guidance must be applied as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within the first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application was prohibited. The Company adopted this guidance for transfers of financial assets on April 1, 2010 and there was no material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2009, the FASB issued guidance related to Subsequent Events (ASC Subtopic 855-10) (formerly SFAS No. 165) which established general standards of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Specifically, this standard sets forth the period after the balance sheet date during which management should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements and the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. Carver has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q were issued.
NOTE 13. SUBSEQUENTS EVENTS
In accordance with ASC Topic 855, the Company has evaluated whether any subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements and notes thereto have taken place through the date these financial statements were issued. The Company has determined that there are no such subsequent events to report.

 

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which may be identified by the use of such words as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue,” and “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, estimates with respect to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and business that are subject to various factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates. These factors include but are not limited to the following:
 
general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which business is conducted, or conditions in the real estate or securities markets or the banking industry which could affect liquidity in the capital markets, the volume of loan origination, deposit flows, real estate values, the levels of non-interest income and the amount of loan losses.
 
changes in existing loan portfolio composition and credit quality, and changes in loan loss requirements;
 
legislative or regulatory changes which may adversely affect the Company’s business, including but not limited to the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
 
the Company’s success in implementing its new business initiatives, including expanding its product line, adding new branches and ATM centers and successfully building its brand image;
 
changes in interest rates which may reduce net interest margin and net interest income;
 
increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or non-financial institutions;
 
technological changes which may be more difficult to implement or expensive than anticipated;
 
changes in deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, borrowing facilities, capital markets and investment opportunities which may adversely affect the business;
 
changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines which may cause conditions to be perceived differently;
 
litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, which may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than anticipated;
 
the ability to originate and purchase loans with attractive terms and acceptable credit quality;
 
the ability to attract and retain key members of management; and
 
the ability to realize cost efficiencies.
Any or all of the Company’s forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in any other public statements that the Company or management makes may turn out to be wrong. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as legally required. For a discussion of additional factors that could adversely affect the Company’s future performance, see “(Part I. Financial Information) Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “(Part II. Other information) Item 1A — Risk Factors

 

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Overview
Carver Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Holding Company”, or “Registrant” is the holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank (“Carver Federal” or the “Bank”), a federally chartered savings bank, and, on a parent-only basis, had minimal results of operations. The Holding Company is headquartered in New York, New York. The Holding Company conducts business as a unitary savings and loan holding company, and the principal business of the Holding Company consists of the operation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Carver Federal. Carver Federal was founded in 1948 to serve African-American communities whose residents, businesses and institutions had limited access to mainstream financial services. The Bank remains headquartered in Harlem, and predominantly all its nine branches and eleven stand-alone 24/7 ATM Centers are located in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Many of these historically underserved communities have experienced unprecedented growth and diversification of incomes, ethnicity and economic opportunity, after decades of public and private investment.
Today, Carver Federal is the largest African-American operated bank in the United States. The Bank remains dedicated to expanding wealth enhancing opportunities in the communities it serves by increasing access to capital and other financial services for consumers, businesses and non-profit organizations, including faith-based institutions. A measure of its progress in achieving this goal includes the Bank’s “Outstanding” rating, awarded by the Office of Thrift Supervision following its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) examination in 2009. The examination report noted that 76.1% of Carver’s community development lending and 55.4% of Carver’s Home-Owners Mortgage Disclosure Act (“HMDA”) reportable loan originations were within low- to moderate-income geographies, which far exceeded peer institutions. The Bank had approximately $804 million in assets as of June 30, 2010 and employed approximately 140 employees as of June 30, 2010.
Carver Federal engages in a wide range of consumer and commercial banking services. Carver Federal provides deposit products including demand, savings and time deposits for consumers, businesses, and governmental and quasi-governmental agencies in its local market area within New York City. In addition to deposit products, Carver Federal offers a number of other consumer and commercial banking products and services, including debit cards, online banking including online bill pay, and telephone banking.
Carver Federal offers loan products covering a variety of asset classes, including commercial, multi-family and residential mortgages, construction loans and business loans. The Bank finances mortgage and loan products through deposits or borrowings. Funds not used to originate mortgages and loans are invested primarily in U.S. government agency securities and mortgage-backed securities.
The Bank’s primary market area for deposits consists of the areas served by its nine branches in the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens boroughs of New York City. The neighborhoods in which the Bank’s branches are located have historically been low- to moderate-income areas. However, the shortage of housing in New York City, combined with population shifts from the suburbs into the city, has helped stimulate significant real estate and commercial development in the Bank’s market area, which has supported the Bank’s strategy to provide commercial banking products.
The Bank’s primary lending market includes Bronx, Kings, New York and Queens counties in New York City, and lower Westchester County, New York. Although the Bank’s branches are primarily located in areas that were historically underserved by other financial institutions, the Bank faces significant competition for deposits and mortgage lending in its market areas. Management believes that this competition has become more intense as a result of increased examination emphasis by federal banking regulators on financial institutions’ fulfillment of their responsibilities under the CRA. Carver Federal’s market area has a high density of financial institutions, many of which have greater financial resources, name recognition and market presence, and all of which are competitors to varying degrees. The Bank’s competition for loans comes principally from mortgage banking companies, commercial banks, and savings institutions. The Bank’s most direct competition for deposits comes from commercial banks, savings institutions and credit unions. Competition for deposits also comes from money market mutual funds, corporate and government securities funds, and financial intermediaries such as brokerage firms and insurance companies. Many of the Bank’s competitors have substantially greater resources and offer a wider array of financial services and products. At times, these larger financial institutions may offer below market interest rates on mortgage loans and above market interest rates for deposits. These pricing concessions combined with competitors’ larger presence in the New York market add to the challenges the Bank faces in expanding its current market share and growing its near-term profitability.

 

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Carver Federal’s 60 year history in its market area, its community involvement and relationships, targeted products and services and personal service consistent with community banking, help the Bank compete with other competitors that have entered its market.
The Bank formalized its many community focused investments on August 18, 2005, by forming Carver Community Development Corporation (“CCDC”). CCDC oversees the Bank’s participation in local economic development and other community-based initiatives, including financial literacy activities. CCDC is now coordinating the Bank’s development of an innovative approach to reach the unbanked customer market in Carver Federal’s communities. Importantly, CCDC spearheads the Bank’s applications for grants and other resources to help fund these important community activities. In this connection, Carver Federal has successfully competed with large regional and global financial institutions in a number of competitions for government grants and other awards. In June 2006, Carver Federal was selected by the United States Department of Treasury (“US Treasury”) to receive an award of $59 million in New Markets Tax Credits, (“NMTC”). In May 2009, Carver Federal won another NMTC award in the amount of $65 million. The NMTC award is used to stimulate economic development in low- to moderate-income communities. The NMTC award enables the Bank to invest with community and development partners in economic development projects with attractive terms including, in some cases, below market interest rates, which may have the effect of attracting capital to underserved communities and facilitating revitalization of the community, pursuant to the goals of the NMTC program. The NMTC award provides a credit to Carver Federal against Federal income taxes when the Bank makes qualified investments. In addition to the tax benefits previously recognized from such awards, the Company expects to receive additional NMTC tax benefits of approximately $7.2 million from the June 2006 award over approximately the next four years. The Company’s ability to utilize the benefit of the tax credits is dependent upon the Company generating sufficient taxable income. As of June 30, 2010, Carver Federal has transferred rights to investors of $58.0 million of new market tax credits from the May 2009 award and will be transferring the remaining $7.0 million in the second and third quarters of Fiscal 2011.
New Markets Tax Credit Award
In June 2006, Carver Federal was selected by the US Treasury, in a highly competitive process, to receive an award of $59 million in New Markets Tax Credits. The NMTC award is used to stimulate economic development in low- to moderate-income communities. The NMTC award enables the Bank to invest with community and development partners in economic development projects with attractive terms including, in some cases, below market interest rates, which may have the effect of attracting capital to underserved communities and facilitating the revitalization of the community, pursuant to the goals of the NMTC program. The NMTC award provides a credit to Carver Federal against Federal income taxes when the Bank makes qualified investments. The credits are allocated over seven years from the time of the qualified investment.
Recognition of the Bank’s $59.0 million NMTC award began in December 2006 when the Bank invested $29.5 million, one-half of its $59 million award. In December 2008, the Bank invested an additional $10.5 million and transferred rights to $19.2 million to an investor in a NMTC project. The Bank’s NMTC allocation was fully invested as of December 31, 2008. During the seven year period beginning December 2006, assuming the Bank meets compliance requirements, the Bank will receive 39% of the $40.0 million invested award amount in tax benefits (5% over each of the first three years, and 6% over each of the next four years). The Company expects to receive the remaining NMTC tax benefits of approximately $7.2 million from its $40.0 million investment over the next four years.
In May 2009, the Bank received an additional award of $65 million in NMTC. In December 2009, the Bank transferred rights to an investor in a NMTC project totaling $10.5 million and recognized a gain on the transfer of rights of $0.4 million. The Bank and CCDC have involvements with special purpose entities that were created to facilitate the ultimate investment made by the investor. Specifically, the Bank has funded, on a secured basis, $7.7 million of the investor’s $10.5 million investment in the NMTC project. In addition, CCDC has retained a 0.01% interest in another entity created to facilitate the investment with the investor owning the remaining 99.99%. CCDC also provides certain administrative services to these special purpose entities. The Bank has determined that its and CCDC’s involvement with these special purpose entities does not expose it to the majority of expected loss or residual returns and therefore it is not the primary beneficiary of these entities.

 

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In March 2010, the Bank transferred rights to investors in NMTC projects totaling $44.5 million and recognized a gain on the transfer of rights of $0.4 million. The Bank and CCDC have involvements with special purpose entities that were created to facilitate the ultimate investments to be made by the investors. The Bank also recorded deferred income of $0.6 million related to the transfer that is expected to be recognized into income in future periods after the ultimate investments are made. In June 2010, the investors made qualifying investments of $8.7 million of the $44.5 million noted above. The Bank released into earnings $0.2 million of the deferred income and also recognized additional income of $0.2 million related to these investments. In addition, CCDC has retained a 0.01% interest in three other entities created to facilitate the investments with the investor owning the remaining 99.99%. CCDC also provides certain administrative services to these special purpose entities. The Bank has determined that its and CCDC’s involvement with these special purpose entities does not expose it to the majority of expected loss or residual returns and therefore it is not the primary beneficiary of these entities.
In June 2010, the Bank transferred rights to an investor in a NMTC project totaling $10.0 million and recognized a gain on the transfer of rights of $0.4 million. The Bank and CCDC have involvements with special purpose entities that were created to facilitate the ultimate investment made by the investor. In addition, CCDC has retained a 0.01% interest in another entity created to facilitate the investment with the investor owning the remaining 99.99%. CCDC also provides certain administrative services to these special purpose entities. The Bank has determined that its and CCDC’s involvement with these special purpose entities does not expose it to the majority of expected loss or residual returns and therefore it is not the primary beneficiary of these entities
Critical Accounting Policies
Note 1 to the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal year-end 2010 included in its 2010 Form 10-K, as supplemented by this report, contains a summary of significant accounting policies and is incorporated by reference. The Company believes its policies, with respect to the methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses, the evaluation of realization of deferred tax assets and the fair value of financial instruments involve a high degree of complexity and require management to make subjective judgments which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could cause reported results to differ materially. The following description of these policies should be read in conjunction with the corresponding section of the Company’s fiscal 2010 Form 10-K.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The adequacy of the Bank’s ALLL is determined by the Bank, in consideration of the Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (the “Interagency Policy Statement”) released by the Office of Thrift Supervision on December 13, 2006 and in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 450 (formerly known as Statement of Financial Account Standards (“SFAS”) No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies) and ASC Topic 310 (formerly known as SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan). The ALLL reflects management’s evaluation of the loans presenting identified loss potential, as well as the risk inherent in various components of the portfolio. There is a great amount of judgment applied to developing the ALLL. As such, there can never be assurance that the ALLL provision accurately reflects the actual loss potential embedded in a loan portfolio. Further, an increase in the size of the portfolio or any of its components could necessitate an increase in the ALLL even though there may not be a decline in credit quality or an increase in potential problem loans.
Compliance with the Interagency Policy Statement includes management’s review of the Bank’s loan portfolio, including the identification and review of individual problem situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay. In addition, management reviews the overall portfolio quality through an analysis of delinquency and non- performing loan data, estimates of the value of underlying collateral, current charge-offs and other factors that may affect the portfolio, including a review of regulatory examinations, an assessment of current and expected economic conditions and changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio are all taken into consideration.

 

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The Bank maintains a general reserve allowance in accordance with ASC Topic 450 that is comprised of two principal components: (1) a general reserve allowance for performing loans and (2) an allocation of a general reserve allowance for certain Criticized and Classified loans. The Bank believes that the loan review of Criticized and Classified loans provides a more accurate general reserve provision.
The Bank also maintains a specific reserve allowance for Criticized and Classified loans that are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 310 guidelines and deemed to be impaired.
In accordance with the Interagency and GAAP guidance, the Bank maintains a general allowance for performing loans based upon a review of 10 different factors. The first factor utilized is actual historical loss experience by major loan category expressed as a percentage of performing loans. As the loss experience for a particular loan category increases or decreases, the level of reserves required for that particular loan category also increases or decreases. Because actual loss experience may not adequately predict the level of losses inherent in a portfolio, the Bank reviews nine qualitative factors (policy & procedures, economy, nature & volume, management, loan review, collateral value, concentrations and external forces) to determine if reserves should be increased based upon any of those factors.
All non-performing loans and certain delinquent loans, as identified through the ALLL review process, are evaluated individually for potential losses in accordance with Interagency and GAAP guidance and consistent with the Bank’s ALLL policy and methodology. The individuals evaluating the loans include the Chief Risk Officer, Chief Lending Officer, Credit Officer, Workout Officer, Loan Officers and consultants. The conclusions reached as a result of the evaluation process are submitted to management and Board of Directors committees for their review and approval. Management believes that this review provides a better assessment of the possible losses imbedded in this portion of the portfolio. The resulting reserves under this review still constitute a general allowance that has been allocated to the loans reviewed in this section and may be utilized in accordance with ASC Topic 450.
ASC Topic 310 is the primary basis for valuing the impairments of specific loans whose collectability has been called into question. The amount assigned to this aspect of the ALLL is the individually determined (i.e., loan by loan) portion. The standard permits the use of one of three approved methods to estimate the amount to be reserved for such credits. The three methods are as follows: i) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, ii) the loan’s observable market price, or iii) the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
For loans individually evaluated for impairment under ASC Topic 310, the standard requires the institution to calculate the level of allowance utilizing the appropriate measurement basis, except for an impaired collateral-dependent loan. This guidance requires impairment of a collateral dependent loan to be measured using the fair value of collateral method.
Criticized and Classified loans with at risk balances of $1,000,000 or more and trouble debt restructurings are identified and reviewed for individual evaluation for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 310. If it is determined that it is probable the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, the loan is impaired. If the loan is determined to be not impaired, it is then grouped with the other loans to be individually evaluated for potential losses. The impaired loans are then evaluated to determine the measure of impairment amount based on one of the three measurement methods noted above. If it is determined that there is an impairment amount, the Bank then determines whether the impairment amount is permanent (that is a confirmed loss), in which case the impairment is charged off, or if it is other than permanent, in which case the Bank establishes a specific valuation reserve that is included in the total ALLL. However, in accordance with GAAP guidance, if there is no impairment amount, no reserve is established for the loan.
The Company has historically been primarily a commercial real estate (“CRE”) and multi-family mortgage lender, with a significant portion of its loan portfolio secured by buildings in the New York City metropolitan area. Payments on multi-family and CRE loans generally depend on the income produced by the underlying properties which, in turn, depends on their successful operation and management. Accordingly, the ability of the Company’s borrowers to repay these loans may be impacted by adverse conditions in the local real estate market and the local economy. While the Company generally requires that such loans be qualified on the basis of the collateral property’s current cash flows, appraised value, and debt service coverage ratio, among other factors, there can be no assurance that the Bank’s underwriting policies will protect the Bank from credit-related losses or delinquencies.

 

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The Company seeks to minimize the risks involved in commercial small business lending by underwriting such loans on the basis of the cash flows produced by the business; by requiring that such loans be collateralized by various business assets, including inventory, equipment, and accounts receivable, among others; and by requiring personal guarantees. However, the capacity of a borrower to repay a commercial small business loan is substantially dependent on the degree to which his or her business is successful. In addition, the collateral underlying such loans may depreciate over time, may not be conducive to appraisal, or may fluctuate in value, based upon the business’ results.
Although the New York City metropolitan area fared better in fiscal 2010 than many other parts of the country, the Bank’s marketplace was nonetheless impacted by the widespread economic decline. The ability of the Bank’s borrowers to repay their loans, and the value of the collateral securing such loans, could be adversely impacted by further significant changes in local economic conditions, such as a decline in real estate values or a rise in unemployment. This, in turn, could not only result in the Company experiencing an increase in charge-offs and/or non-performing assets, but could also necessitate an increase in the provision for loan losses. These events would have an adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and capital, if they were they to occur.
Securities Impairment
The Bank’s available-for-sale securities portfolio is carried at estimated fair value, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. Securities that the Bank has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are carried at amortized cost. The fair values of securities in portfolio are based on published or securities dealers’ market values and are affected by changes in interest rates. The Bank quarterly reviews and evaluates the securities portfolio to determine if the decline in the fair value of any security below its cost basis is other-than-temporary. The Bank generally views changes in fair value caused by changes in interest rates as temporary, which is consistent with its experience. In April 2009, the FASB issued guidance that changes the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in earnings when there are non-credit losses on a debt security which management does not intend to sell, and for which it is more-likely-than-not that the entity will not be required to sell the security prior to the recovery of the non-credit impairment. In those situations, the portion of the total impairment that is attributable to the credit loss would be recognized in earnings, and the remaining difference between the debt security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value would be included in other comprehensive income. This guidance also requires additional disclosures about investments in an unrealized loss position and the methodology and significant inputs used in determining the recognition of other-than-temporary impairment. At June 30, 2010, the Bank does not have any other securities that may be classified as having other than temporary impairment in its investment portfolio.
Deferred Income Taxes
The Company records income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” as amended, using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
On a periodic basis, we assess whether, based on available evidence, that a valuation allowance is required for any portions of deferred tax assets that we estimate are not more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we estimate future taxable income, considering the feasibility of tax planning strategies and the reliability of tax loss carry forwards. Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be affected by changes to tax laws, statutory tax rates, and future taxable income levels. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. (see below PART II, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors).

 

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Stock Repurchase Program
On August 6, 2002 the Holding Company announced a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 231,635 shares of its outstanding common stock. As of June 30, 2010, 176,174 shares of its common stock have been repurchased in open market transactions at an average price of $15.72 per share. The Holding Company intends to use repurchased shares to fund its stock-based benefit and compensation plans and for any other purpose the Board deems advisable in compliance with applicable law. No shares were repurchased during the three months ended June 30, 2010. As a result of the Company’s participation in the TARP CPP, the U.S. Treasury’s prior approval is required to make further repurchases.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is a measure of the Bank’s ability to generate adequate cash to meet its financial obligations. The principal cash requirements of a financial institution are to cover potential deposit outflows, fund increases in its loan and investment portfolios and ongoing operating expenses. The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowed funds and principal and interest payments on loans, mortgage-backed securities and investment securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans, mortgage-backed securities and investment securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan and mortgage-backed securities prepayments are strongly influenced by changes in general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Carver Federal monitors its liquidity utilizing guidelines that are contained in a policy developed by its management and approved by its Board of Directors. Carver Federal’s several liquidity measurements are evaluated on a frequent basis. The Bank was in compliance with this policy as of June 30, 2010.
Management believes Carver Federal’s short-term assets have sufficient liquidity to cover loan demand, potential fluctuations in deposit accounts and to meet other anticipated cash requirements. Additionally, Carver Federal has other sources of liquidity including the ability to borrow from the FHLB-NY utilizing unpledged mortgage-backed securities and certain mortgage loans, the sale of available-for-sale securities and the sale of certain mortgage loans. At June 30, 2010, the Bank had $67.1 million in borrowings with a weighted average rate of 3.33% maturing over the next three years. The continued disruption in the credit markets has not materially impacted the Company’s ability to access borrowings. At June 30, 2010, based on available collateral held at the FHLB-NY, Carver Federal had the ability to borrow from the FHLB-NY an additional $62.9 million on a secured basis, utilizing mortgage-related loans and securities as collateral.
The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments. The level of these assets is dependent on the Bank’s operating, investing and financing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2010 and 2009, assets qualifying for short-term liquidity, including cash and short-term investments, totaled $51.1 million and $38.3 million, respectively.
The most significant liquidity challenge the Bank faces is variability in its cash flows as a result of mortgage refinance activity. When mortgage interest rates decline, customers’ refinance activities tend to accelerate, causing the cash flow from both the mortgage loan portfolio and the mortgage-backed securities portfolio to accelerate. In contrast, when mortgage interest rates increase, refinance activities tend to slow, causing a reduction of liquidity. However, in a rising rate environment, customers generally tend to prefer fixed rate mortgage loan products over variable rate products. Because Carver Federal generally sells its one-to-four family 15-year and 30-year fixed rate loan production into the secondary mortgage market, the origination of such products for sale does not significantly reduce Carver Federal’s liquidity.
The OTS requires that the Bank meet minimum capital requirements. Capital adequacy is one of the most important factors used to determine the safety and soundness of individual banks and the banking system. At June 30, 2010, the Bank exceeded all regulatory minimum capital requirements and qualified, under OTS regulations, as a well-capitalized institution.

 

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The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows present the change in cash from operating, investing and financing activities. During the first quarter fiscal 2011, total cash and cash equivalents increased $12.8 million reflecting cash provided by financing activities of $0.6 million, cash provided by operating activities of $0.7 million, and cash provided by investing activities of $11.4 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.6 million, primarily resulting from increased core deposits of $11.9 million, offset partially by a maturity of a fix rate borrowing of $11.0 million. Net cash provided by operating activities during this period was $0.7 million and was primarily the result of an increase in provision for loan losses of $6.2 million, a decrease in cash flow from other assets of $3.3 million and changes in other non-cash charges. Net cash provided by investing activities was $11.4 million, primarily the result of large loan paydowns and payoffs during the quarter.
At June 30, 2010, the Bank exceeded all regulatory minimum capital requirements and qualified, under OTS regulations, as a well-capitalized institution. The table below presents the capital position of the Bank at June 30, 2010 (dollars in thousands):
                                 
    GAAP     Tangible     Leverage     Risk-Based  
    Capital     Equity     Capital     Capital  
Stockholders’ Equity at June 30, 2010
  $ 72,251     $ 72,251     $ 72,251     $ 72,251  
 
                       
 
                               
Add:
                               
General valuation allowances
                        7,918  
Qualifying subordinated debt
                        5,000  
Other
            182       182       182  
Deduct:
                               
Disallowed deferred tax assets
            16,381       16,381       16,381  
Unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale, net
            734       734       734  
Goodwill and qualifying intangible assets, net
            190       190       190  
 
                         
Regulatory Capital
            55,128       55,128       68,046  
Minimum Capital requirement
            11,794       31,451       50,676  
 
                         
Regulatory Capital Excess
          $ 43,334     $ 23,677     $ 17,370  
 
                         
 
                               
Capital Ratios
            6.99 %     7.01 %     10.77 %
 
                         
In February 2010, the U.S. Treasury announced the creation of the CDCI in recognition of the unique role of Community Development Financial Institutions (“CDFI’s”) as lenders in disadvantaged communities. CDFI’s that are participants in the TARP CPP may apply to exchange existing TARP CPP for CDCI capital. Carver has received preliminary approval of its application by the U.S. Treasury and is expected to complete the exchange in the next 30 days. This exchange of capital will decrease Carver’s dividend payments by $560,000 annually. In addition, this capital is available at a 2% coupon rate for seven years from issuance.
Bank Regulatory Matters
As previously disclosed, the Holding Company and Bank agreed with the Office of Thrift Supervision to take certain actions related to its operations and regulatory compliance. The agreement provides that the Bank will take certain actions including adoption of an enhanced loan concentration policy, which includes reducing the level of commercial real estate loans relative to capital, limiting the level of brokered deposits and enhancing Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) compliance. Management believe the Holding Company and Bank are currently in compliance with the agreement and believes that they will continue to satisfy the terms of the agreement.

 

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Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010
Assets
At June 30, 2010, total assets decreased $1.6 million, or 0.2%, to $803.9 million compared to $805.5 million at March 31, 2010. The decline in total assets is primarily due to a decrease in loans receivable of $26.4 million offset by an increase in cash of $12.8 million, investment securities of $9.3 million, deferred tax asset of $2.4 million and other assets of $0.4 million.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $12.8 million, or 33.3%, to $51.1 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $38.3 million at March 31, 2010, primarily due to an increase of $12.7 million in cash and due from banks. The increase is the result of liquidity stemming primarily from principal pay downs of loans
Investment securities increased 9.3 million, or 16.8%, to $64.7 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $55.4 million at March 31, 2010. The variance is due to the purchase of both securities in the available for sale and held to maturity categories. Management invested in securities that were designated as “held to maturity” with the intention to hold them to use as collateral for our repurchase agreements or other secured borrowings.
Loans receivable, decreased $26.4 million, or 4.0%, to $631.6 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $658 million at March 31, 2010. Principal repayments net of advances and originations across all loan classifications contributed to the majority of the decrease (Construction ($4.9 million), Commercial ($5.8 million) and Business ($5.4 million)) coupled with an increase in the allowance in loan loss of $3.6 million. The Bank continues to utilize prudent pricing and underwriting standards in originating new loans. This ongoing commitment demonstrates Carver’s belief in the stability of its local communities during these difficult economic times and its commitment to making credit available to qualified homeowners and business owners.
Premises and equipment increased $0.1 million or 0.9%, on a net basis, to $12.2 million at June 30, 2010 from $12.1 million at March 31, 2010.
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Total liabilities increased $0.7 million, or 0.10%, to $744.5 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $743.8 million at March 31, 2010. The increase in total liabilities was primarily the result of an increase in total deposits of $11.9 million offset by a decrease in FHLB-NY advances and other borrowed money of $11.1 million.
Deposits increased $11.9 million, or 1.97%, to $615.0 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $603.2 million at March 31, 2010. The increase is primarily due to $12.0 million in transaction accounts opened in June 2010 related to a new customer affiliated with our NMTC activities and are expected to be disbursed over a 12 month period.. Core deposits grew by $10.0 million which replaced a $10.0 million institutional deposit.
Advances from the FHLB-NY and other borrowed money decreased $11.0 million, or 8.37%, to $120.6 million at June 30, 2010 compared to $131.6 million at March 31, 2010. The decrease was the result of a maturity of a fix- rate note in May.
Total stockholders’ equity decreased $2.3 million, or 3.7%, to $59.4 million at June 30, 2010 compared to$61.7 million at March 31, 2010.
Asset/Liability Management
The Company’s primary earnings source is net interest income, which is affected by changes in the level of interest rates, the relationship between the rates on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the impact of interest rate fluctuations on asset prepayments, the level and composition of deposits and the credit quality of earning assets. Management’s asset/liability objectives are to maintain a strong, stable net interest margin, to utilize its capital effectively without taking undue risks, to maintain adequate liquidity and to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates.

 

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The economic environment is uncertain regarding future interest rate trends. Management regularly monitors the Company’s cumulative gap position, which is the difference between the sensitivity to rate changes on the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. In addition, the Company uses various tools to monitor and manage interest rate risk, such as a model that projects net interest income based on increasing or decreasing interest rates.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business in order to meet the financing needs of its customers and in connection with its overall investment strategy. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. In accordance with GAAP, these instruments are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Such instruments primarily include lending obligations, including commitments to originate mortgage and consumer loans and to fund unused lines of credit.
Lending commitments include commitments to originate mortgage and consumer loans and commitments to fund unused lines of credit. The Bank also has contractual obligations related to operating leases. Additionally, the Bank has a contingent liability related to a standby letter of credit. See the table below for the Bank’s outstanding lending commitments and contractual obligations at June 30, 2010.
The following table reflects the outstanding loan commitments as of June 30, 2010 (in thousands):
         
Commitments to fund construction mortgage loans
  $ 24,114  
Commitments to fund commercial and consumer loans
    5,474  
Lines of credit
    6,182  
Letters of credit
    4,154  
 
     
 
  $ 39,924  
 
     

 

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
Overview
The Company reported a net loss of $2.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to a net income of $0.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Net loss per share for the quarter was $1.09 compared to a net income per share of $0.18 for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.
The following table reflects the selected operating ratios for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:
CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED KEY RATIOS

(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    June 30,  
Selected Financial Data:   2010     2009  
Return on average assets (1)
    -1.22 %     0.35 %
Return on average equity (2)
    -13.91       4.35  
Net interest margin (3)
    3.89       3.71  
Interest rate spread (4)
    3.78       3.52  
Efficiency ratio (5)
    83.64       87.74  
Operating expenses to average assets (6)
    3.67       3.55  
Average equity to average assets (7)
    8.80       8.01  
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
    1.08 x     1.12 x
     
(1)  
Net income, annualized, divided by average total assets.
 
(2)  
Net income, annualized, divided by average total equity.
 
(3)  
Net interest income, annualized, divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
(4)  
Combined weighted average interest rate earned less combined weighted average interest rate cost.
 
(5)  
Operating expenses divided by sum of net interest income plus non-interest income.
 
(6)  
Non-interest expenses less loss on real estate owned, annualized, divided by average total assets.
 
(7)  
Total average equity divided by total average assets for the period.
Analysis of Net Interest Income
The Company’s profitability is primarily dependent upon net interest income and further affected by provisions for loan losses, non-interest income, non-interest expense and income taxes. Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends primarily upon the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the corresponding interest rates earned and paid. The Company’s net interest income is significantly impacted by changes in interest rate and market yield curves.
Net interest income increased $0.2 million, or 2.48%, to $7.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to $6.89 million for the prior year period. The increase in net interest income resulted from a $0.47 million, or 15.38%, decline in interest expense which was offset by a moderate decrease in interest income. The decrease in interest income reflects a decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets of 4 basis points to 5.30%, compared to 5.34% for the prior year period. The decline in yield on interest-earning assets is a result of the low interest rate environment and overall market conditions.

 

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CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCES

(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information about average balances of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and their related average yields and the average costs for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. Average yields are derived by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances are derived from daily or month-end balances as available. Management does not believe that the use of average monthly balances instead of average daily balances represents a material difference in information presented. The average balance of loans includes loans on which the Company has discontinued accruing interest. The yield and cost include fees, which are considered adjustments to yields.
                                                 
    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2010     2009  
    Average             Average     Average             Average  
    Balance     Interest     Yield/Cost     Balance     Interest     Yield/Cost  
 
                                               
Interest Earning Assets:
                                               
Loans (1)
  $ 657,443     $ 8,948       5.44 %   $ 667,230     $ 9,100       5.46 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    62,811       587       3.74 %     70,159       743       4.24 %
Investment securities (2)
    4,123       79       7.67 %     4,874       60       4.92 %
Other investments and federal funds sold
    1,368       5       1.58 %     965       10       4.15 %
 
                                   
Total interest-earning assets
    725,745       9,619       5.30 %     743,228       9,913       5.34 %
Non-interest-earning assets
    88,541                       52,737                  
 
                                           
Total assets
  $ 814,286                     $ 795,965                  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Now demand
  $ 42,096       31       0.30 %   $ 54,172       23       0.17 %
Savings and clubs
    116,141       73       0.25 %     119,239       66       0.22 %
Money market
    70,814       223       1.26 %     43,674       147       1.35 %
Certificates of deposit
    316,975       1,177       1.49 %     325,613       1,790       2.20 %
Mortgagors deposits
    3,173       13       1.64 %     2,891       11       1.52 %
 
                                   
Total deposits
    549,199       1,517       1.10 %     545,589       2,037       1.49 %
Borrowed money
    124,542       1,041       3.34 %     120,276       986       3.28 %
 
                                   
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    673,741       2,558       1.52 %     665,865       3,023       1.82 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand
    60,322                       58,406                  
Other liabilities
    8,601                       7,904                  
 
                                           
Total liabilities
    742,664                       732,175                  
Stockholders’ equity
    71,622                       63,790                  
 
                                           
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity
  $ 814,286                     $ 795,965                  
 
                                   
Net interest income
          $ 7,061                     $ 6,890          
 
                                           
 
Average interest rate spread
                    3.78 %                     3.52 %
 
                                           
 
Net interest margin
                    3.89 %                     3.71 %
 
                                           
     
(1)  
Includes non-accrual loans
 
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Interest Income
Interest income decreased to $9.62 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to $9.91 million for the prior year period. The decrease in interest income was primarily the result of a decrease in the loans portfolio interest income of $0.15 million, with a reduction in the mortgage-backed securities portfolio interest income of $0.16, offset in part by a $0.01 million increase in interest income on investment securities. The decrease in interest income reflects a decline in the yield on interest-earning assets of 4 basis points to 5.30%, compared to 5.34% for the prior year period. The yield on loans decreased 2 basis points to 5.44% as the average loan balance decreased $9.77 million. The yield on mortgage-backed securities declined 50 basis points, as the average balance decreased of $7.35 million. The decline in yield on interest-earning assets is a result of the low interest rate environment and overall market conditions.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $0.46 million, or 15.35%, to $2.56 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to $3.0 million for the prior year period. The decrease in interest expense resulted primarily from a 30 basis point decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 1.52% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to an average cost of 1.82% for the prior year period as higher cost institutional deposits were replaced by lower cost core deposits and transactional accounts. This improvement was partially offset by growth in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $7.88 million, or 1.18%, to $673.7 million at June 30, 2010, compared to $665.9 million for the prior year period.
Provision for Loan Losses and Asset Quality
The Bank maintains an allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) that management believes is sufficient to absorb inherent losses in its loan portfolio. The adequacy of the ALLL is determined by management’s continuing review of the Bank’s loan portfolio, which includes identification and review of individual factors that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay. Management reviews overall portfolio quality through an analysis of delinquency and non-performing loan data, estimates of the value of underlying collateral and current charge-offs. A review of regulatory examinations, an assessment of current and expected economic conditions and changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio are all taken into consideration. The ALLL reflects management’s evaluation of the loans presenting identified loss potential as well as the risk inherent in various components of the portfolio. As such, an increase in the size of the portfolio or any of its components could necessitate an increase in the ALLL even though there may not be a decline in credit quality or an increase in potential problem loans.
The Bank’s provision for loan loss methodology is consistent with the Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (the “Interagency Policy Statement”) released by the Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies on December 13, 2006. For additional information regarding the Bank’s ALLL policy, refer to Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” included in the Holding Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

 

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The following table summarizes the activity in the ALLL for the three month period ended June 30, 2010 and fiscal year-end March 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands):
                 
    Three Months Ended     Fiscal Year-End  
    June 30, 2010     March 31, 2010  
 
               
Beginning Balance
  $ 12,000     $ 7,049  
 
               
Less charge-offs:
               
One-to-four family
    (539 )     (580 )
Construction
    (1,154 )      
Non-residential
    (134 )     (1,648 )
Business
    (871 )     (646 )
Consumer and other
          (84 )
 
           
Total Charge-Offs:
    (2,698 )     (2,958 )
 
               
Add Recoveries:
               
One-to-four family
          12  
Non-residential
           
Business
    4       6  
Consumer and other
    5       46  
 
           
Total Recoveries:
    9       64  
 
Provision for Loan Losses
    6,241       7,845  
 
           
 
Ending Balance
  $ 15,552     $ 12,000  
 
           
 
               
Ratios:
               
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
    2.18 %     0.44 %
Allowance to total loans
    2.40 %     1.79 %
Allowance to non-performing loans
    18.02 %     25.23 %
The Bank recorded a $6.2 million provision for loan losses in the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to $0.7 million for the prior year period. The increased provision is in response to the Company’s current levels of delinquencies and non-performing loans and the uncertainty caused by the uneven economic recovery in the real estate market and the New York City economy. At June 30, 2010, non-performing loans totaled $86.3 million, or 10.96% of total assets compared to $47.6 million or 5.91% of total assets at March 31, 2010. Total delinquencies increased quarter-over-quarter by 66% to $115.1 million or 14.6% of total assets. The ALLL was $15.6 million at June 30, 2010, which represents a ratio of the ALLL to non-performing loans of 17.65% compared to 25.23% at March 31, 2010. The ratio of the ALLL to total loans was 2.41% at June 30, 2010 up from 1.79% at March 31, 2010.

 

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Non-performing Assets.
Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans and property acquired in settlement of loans, including foreclosure. When a borrower fails to make a payment on a loan, the Bank and/or its loan servicers takes prompt steps to have the delinquency cured and the loan restored to current status. This includes a series of actions such as phone calls, letters, customer visits and, if necessary, legal action. In the event the loan has a guarantee, the Bank may seek to recover on the guarantee, including, where applicable, from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Loans that remain delinquent are reviewed for reserve provisions and charge-off. The Bank’s collection efforts continue after the loan is charged off, except when a determination is made that collection efforts have been exhausted or are not productive.
The Bank may from time to time agree to modify the contractual terms of a borrower’s loan. In cases where such modifications represent a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). Loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring are placed on non-accrual status until the Bank determines that future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured, which generally requires that the borrower demonstrate a period of performance according to the restructured terms for a minimum of six months. At June 30, 2010, loans classified as a troubled debt restructuring totaled $18 million.
At June 30, 2010, non-performing assets totaled $86.3 million, or 10.74%, of total assets compared to $47.6 million or 5.91% of total assets at March 31, 2010. The increase in non-performing loans is primarily attributed to an increase in non-performing construction loans. The Bank continues its proactive approach to working with borrowers to resolve early stage delinquencies; however given the continued distressed economic climate we have seen an increase in the 30-89 day category of $5.70 million to $28.8 million or 4.45% of loans receivable at June 30, 2010 compared to $23.1 million or 3.45% at March 31, 2010. Uncertainty still remains with respect to the timing of possible sustained economic recovery which may affect the ability of borrowers to continue to stay current with their loans.

 

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The following table sets forth information with respect to the Bank’s non-performing assets for the past five quarter end periods (dollars in thousands):
                                         
    June     March     December     September     June  
    2010     2010     2009     2009     2009  
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis (1):
                                       
Gross loans receivable:
                                       
One- to four-family
  $ 14,320     $ 7,682     $ 5,009     $ 3,297     $ 6,598  
Multifamily
    16,923       10,334       6,406       5,988       3,978  
Non-residential
    13,249       6,315       3,831       4,933       7,963  
Construction
    34,792       17,413       12,719       9,808       3,750  
Business
    7,031       5,799       5,138       2,760       2,801  
Consumer
    15       28       35       31       3  
 
                             
Total non-accrual loans
    86,331       47,571       33,138       26,817       25,093  
 
                             
 
                                       
Other non-performing assets (2):
                                       
Real estate owned
    1       66       28       67       162  
 
                             
Total other non-performing assets
    1       66       28       67       162  
 
                             
Total non-performing assets (3)
  $ 86,332     $ 47,637     $ 33,166     $ 26,884     $ 25,255  
 
                             
 
                                       
Accruing loans contractually past due > 90 days (4)
    478       1,411       305       987       1,388  
 
                             
 
                                       
Non-performing loans to total loans
    13.34 %     7.10 %     4.86 %     4.17 %     4.02 %
Non-performing assets to total assets
    10.74 %     5.91 %     4.12 %     3.45 %     3.29 %
     
(1)  
Non-accrual status denotes any loan where the delinquency exceeds 90 days past due and in the opinion of management the collection of additional interest is doubtful. Payments received on a non-accrual loan are either applied to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending on assessment of the ability to collect on the loan.
 
(2)  
Other non-performing assets generally represent property acquired by the Bank in settlement of loans (i.e., through foreclosure, repossession or as an in-substance foreclosure). These assets are recorded at the lower of their fair value or the cost to acquire.
 
(3)  
Troubled debt restructured loans performing in accordance with their modified terms for less than six months and those not performing to their modified terms are considered non-accrual and are included in the non-accrual category in the table above. TDR loans that have performed in accordance with their modified terms for a period of at least six months are generally considered performing loans and are not presented in the table above.
 
(4)  
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing, which were not included in the non-performing category, are presented in the above table. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing represent mostly 1-4 family loans where the loan servicer is contractually abligated to make payments.
Subprime Loans
In the past, the Bank originated a limited amount of subprime loans; however, such lending has been discontinued. At June 30, 2010, the Bank had $8.7 million in subprime loans, or 1.3%, of its total loan portfolio of which $4.6 million are non-performing loans.

 

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Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income increased $0.71 million, or 61.6%, to $1.86 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to $1.2 million for the prior year period. The increase was mostly due to a $0.76 million of fees recognized during the quarter ended June 2010 related to several New Market Tax Credit transactions.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense for the quarter ended June 31, 2010 increased $0.4 million or 4.79%, to $7.5 million compared to $7.1 million for the prior year period. This increase in non-interest expense is primarily due to collection costs related to delinquencies and non performing loans as well as consulting expenses.
Income Tax Benefit
The income tax benefit was $2.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to an income tax benefit of $0.40 million for the prior year period. The tax benefit for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 reflects income tax expense of $0.3 million offset by tax benefits from New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) totaling $0.6 million. The Company expects to receive additional NMTC tax benefits of approximately $7.2 million through the period ending March 31, 2014. The Company’s ability to utilize the deferred tax asset generated by NMTC income tax benefits over the next four years, as well as other deferred tax assets, depends on its ability to meet the NMTC compliance requirements and its ability to generate sufficient taxable income from operations or from potential tax strategies to generate taxable income in the future. The Company has $16.7 million of deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2010. (See above PART I, ITEM 2. Deferred Taxes and below PART II, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors).
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
Quantitative and qualitative disclosure about market risk is presented at March 31, 2010 in Item 7A of the Company’s 2010 Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company believes that there has been no material change in the Company’s market risk at June 30, 2010 compared to March 31, 2010.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As of June 30, 2010, the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

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Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
There have been no material changes with regard to legal proceedings since the filing of the 2010 Form 10-K.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
The following risk factors represent material updates and additions to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010 (“Form 10-K”). The risk factors below should be read in conjunction with the risk factors and other information disclosed in our Form 10-K. The risks described below and in our Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks not presently known to the Company, or that we currently deem immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
An investment in our securities is subject to risks inherent in our business. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, in addition to the risk factors previously disclosed in ‘The Companys’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March, 31 2010.
The Company’s ability to utilize the deferred tax asset generated by New Markets Tax Credit income tax benefits as well as other deferred tax assets depends on its ability to meet the NMTC compliance requirements and its ability to generate sufficient taxable income from operations to generate taxable income in the future. Since the Bank has not generated sufficient taxable income to utilize tax credits as they were earned, a deferred tax asset has been recorded in the Company’s financial statements.
The future recognition of Carver’s deferred tax asset is highly dependent upon Carver’s ability to generate sufficient taxable income. A valuation allowance is required to be maintained for any deferred tax assets that we estimate are more likely than not to be unrealizable, based on available evidence at the time the estimate is made. In assessing Carver’s need for a valuation allowance, we rely upon estimates of future taxable income. Although we use the best available information to estimate future taxable income, underlying estimates and assumptions can change over time as a result of unanticipated events or circumstances influencing our projections. Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be affected by changes to tax laws, statutory tax rates, and future taxable income levels. In the event that we were to determine that we would not be able to realize all or a portion of our net deferred tax assets in the future, we would reduce such amounts through a charge to income tax expense in the period in which that determination was made. Conversely, if we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of the net carrying amounts, we would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a decrease in income tax expense in the period in which that determination was made. No assurances can be made that the Company will be able to generate sufficient taxable income in the future to realize the deferred tax asset.
On July 21, 2010, the President signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”). The Dodd-Frank Act implements significant changes in the financial regulatory landscape and will impact all financial institutions. This impact may materially affect our business activities, financial position and profitability by, among other things. increasing our regulatory compliance burden and associated costs, placing restrictions on certain products and services, and limiting our future capital raising strategies.

 

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Among the Dodd-Frank Act’s significant regulatory changes, it creates a new financial consumer protection agency, known as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the “Bureau”), that is empowered to promulgate new consumer protection regulations and revise existing regulations in many areas of consumer protection. The Bureau has exclusive authority to issue regulations, orders and guidance to administer and implement the objectives of federal consumer protection laws. The Dodd-Frank Act also eliminates our primary regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision and designates the Comptroller of the Currency to become our primary regulator. Moreover, the Dodd-Frank Act permits States to adopt stricter consumer protection laws and authorizes State attorney generals’ to enforce consumer protection rules issued by the Bureau. The Dodd-Frank Act also may affect the preemption of State laws as they affect subsidiaries and agents of federally chartered banks, changes the scope of federal deposit insurance coverage, and increases the FDIC assessment payable by the Bank. We expect the Bureau and these other changes will significantly increase our regulatory compliance burden and costs and may restrict the financial products and services we offer to our customers.
The Dodd-Frank Act also imposes more stringent capital requirements on bank holding companies by, among other things, imposing leverage ratios on bank holding companies and prohibiting new trust preferred issuances from counting as Tier I capital. These restrictions will limit our future capital strategies. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, our outstanding trust preferred securities will continue to count as Tier I capital but we will be unable to issue replacement or additional trust preferred securities which would count as Tier I capital. Because many of the Dodd-Frank Act’s provisions require subsequent regulatory rulemaking, we are uncertain as to the impact that some of the provisions will have on the Company and cannot provide assurance that the Dodd-Frank Act will not adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations for other reasons.
Any future FDIC special assessments or increases in insurance premiums will adversely impact the Company’s earnings.
ITEM 2. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are submitted with this report:
     
Exhibit 11.  
Computation of Earnings Per Share.
   
 
Exhibit 31.1  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
   
 
Exhibit 31.2  
Certification of Chief Accounting Officer.
   
 
Exhibit 32.1  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
 
Exhibit 32.2  
Certification of Chief Accounting Officer furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  CARVER BANCORP, INC.
 
 
Date: August 16, 2010  /s/ Deborah C. Wright    
  Deborah C. Wright   
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
     
Date: August 16, 2010  /s/ Chris A. McFadden    
  Chris A. McFadden   
  Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer) 
 

 

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