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CECIL BANCORP INC - Quarter Report: 2012 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________________________
 
FORM 10-Q
 
  x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
   
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  o
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012.
 
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 0-24926
 
CECIL BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Maryland
 
52-1883546
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
127 North Street, Elkton, Maryland
 
21921
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
(410) 398-1650
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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.
x 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).
x 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.
 
 
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
o YES     x NO
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
At October 31, 2012, there were 7,422,164 shares of common stock outstanding
 
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CECIL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
CONTENTS
 
   
PAGE
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
     
ITEM 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
   
       
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
 
3
 
September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
   
       
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Loss
 
4-5
 
for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
   
       
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
6
 
for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
   
       
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
7-27
       
ITEM 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
 
28-38
 
and Results of Operations
   
     
ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
 
38
     
ITEM 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
38
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
38-40
     
SIGNATURES
 
41
     
CERTIFICATIONS
 
42-45
     
 


 
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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CECIL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)

     September 30,      December 31,  
     2012      2011  
ASSETS:
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 1,618     $ 1,578  
Interest bearing deposits with banks
    29,745       32,274  
Federal funds sold
    319       559  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    31,682       34,411  
Investment securities:
               
Securities available-for-sale at fair value
    29,205       23,656  
Securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $4,904 in 2012 and $9,736 in 2011)
    4,860       9,745  
Restricted investment securities – at cost
    4,204       4,296  
Loans receivable
    314,374       330,262  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    (9,731 )     (12,412 )
Net loans receivable
    304,643       317,850  
Other real estate owned
    40,752       30,966  
Premises and equipment, net
    9,773       10,041  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,504       1,523  
Mortgage servicing rights
    444       467  
Bank owned life insurance
    8,422       8,284  
Deferred tax assets
    -       9,318  
Assets held for sale
    -       5,903  
Income taxes receivable
    5,509       5,276  
Other assets
    1,981       1,935  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 442,979     $ 463,671  
LIABILITIES:
               
Deposits
  $ 342,114     $ 339,075  
Other liabilities
    12,134       10,612  
Junior subordinated debentures
    17,000       17,000  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
    53,500       63,500  
Other borrowed funds
    1,169       1,169  
Total liabilities
    425,917       431,356  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares
               
Series A issued and outstanding 11,560 shares, liquidation preference $1,000 per share, in 2012 and 2011
    11,317       11,200  
Series B issued and outstanding 164,575 shares, liquidation preference $17.20 per share, in 2012 and zero in 2011
    2,796       -  
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares in 2012 and 10,000,000 in 2011, issued and outstanding 7,422,164 shares in 2012 and 2011
    74       75  
Additional paid in capital
    12,299       12,299  
Retained (deficit) earnings
    (9,646 )     8,721  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    222       20  
Total stockholders’ equity
    17,062       32,315  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 442,979     $ 463,671  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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CECIL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 

 
    Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012      2011      2012          2011  
INTEREST INCOME:
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 4,425     $ 5,130     $ 13,570     $ 16,321  
Interest on investment securities
    111       61       294       215  
Dividends on FHLB and FRB stock
    27       17       83       51  
Other interest income
    16       11       45        44  
Total interest income
    4,579       5,219       13,992       16,631  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Interest expense on deposits
    935       1,076       2,845       3,462  
Interest expense on junior subordinated debentures
    96       176       354       652  
Interest expense on advances from FHLB
    493       620       1,649       1,841  
Interest expense on other borrowed funds
    -       20       20       44  
Total interest expense
     1,524       1,892       4,868       5,999  
                                 
NET INTEREST INCOME
    3,055       3,327       9,124       10,632  
                                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    2,850       958       5,910       5,958  
                                 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    205       2,369       3,214       4,674  
                                 
NONINTEREST INCOME:
                               
Deposit account fees
    125       151       361       425  
ATM fees
    117       116       355       339  
Commission income
    -       -       1       1  
Gain on sale of loans
    28       44       1,381       131  
Loss on sale of other real estate owned
    -       (141 )     (225 )     (286 )
Loss on investments
    -       -       -       (50 )
Income from bank owned life insurance
    46       55       138       157  
Other
    147       75       399        224  
Total noninterest income
    463       300       2,410       941  
                                 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,307       1,299       3,789       3,988  
Occupancy expense
    184       237       543       637  
Equipment and data processing expense
    310       331       944       957  
FDIC deposit insurance premiums
    272       52       802       876  
Other real estate owned expense and valuation
    4,520       298       6,362       1,639  
Professional fees
    413       482       1,327       808  
Loan collection expense
    86       823       516       1,337  
Other
    350       432       1,113       1,139  
Total noninterest expense
    7,442       3,954       15,396       11,381  
                                 
NET LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    (6,774 )     (1,285 )     (9,772 )     (5,766 )
                                 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
    9,081       (537 )     7,869       (2,370 )
                                 
NET LOSS (CARRIED FORWARD)
  $ (15,855 )   $ (748 )   $ (17,641 )   $ (3,396 )
 
 
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CECIL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Continued)
 
 
    Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  
                         
NET LOSS (BROUGHT FORWARD)
  $ (15,855 )   $ (748 )   $ (17,641 )   $ (3,396 )
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN (LOSS)
                               
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities, net of deferred taxes
    100       (10 )     202       (59 )
 
                               
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
  $ (15,755 )   $ (758 )   $ (17,439 )   $ (3,455 )
                                 
NET LOSS
  $ (15,855 )   $ (748 )   $ (17,641 )   $ (3,396 )
                                 
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS AND DISCOUNT ACCRETION
    (359 )     (182 )     (726 )     (544 )
                                 
NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
  $ (16,214 )   $ (930 )   $ (18,367 )   $ (3,940 )
                                 
                                 
Loss per common share - basic
  $ (2.18 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (2.47 )   $ (0.53 )
                                 
Loss per common share - diluted
  $ (2.18 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (2.47 )   $ (0.53 )
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 0.00  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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CECIL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011
 (dollars in thousands)
 
     2012      2011  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss
  $ (17,641 )   $ (3,396 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,014       651  
Provision for loan losses
    5,910       5,958  
Gain on sale of loans
    (1,381 )     (131 )
Loss on sale of other real estate owned
    225       286  
Loss on investments
    -       50  
Loss on premises and equipment
    6       22  
Gain on assets held for sale
    (18 )     -  
Income from bank owned life insurance
    (138 )     (157 )
Valuation allowance on other real estate owned
    5,338       1,415  
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
    9,187       -  
Excess servicing rights
    (58 )     (69 )
Origination of loans held for sale
    (19,427 )     (5,798 )
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    20,789       5,872  
Net change in:
               
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
    (323 )     (7,482 )
Other liabilities
    913       577  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    4,396       (2,202 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
    (13,692 )     (8,119 )
Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity
    (500 )     (17,519 )
Net redemption of restricted investment securities
    92       53  
Proceeds from sales, maturities, calls and principal payments of investment securities available-for-sale
    8,054       419  
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal payments of investment securities held-to-maturity
    5,253       11,697  
Net (increase) decrease in loans
    (10,728 )     16,429  
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    2,768       1,707  
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
    25       20  
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale
    5,911       -  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (143 )     (340 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (2,960 )     4,347  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
    3,039       (15,401 )
Net decrease in advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
    (10,000 )     -  
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
    2,796       -  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    -       21  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (4,165 )     (15,380 )
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (2,729 )     (13,235 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    34,411       51,969  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 31,682     $ 38,734  
Supplemental disclosures of cash flows information:
               
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ -     $ 1,355  
Cash paid for interest
  $ 4,595     $ 5,342  
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
  $ 18,044     $ 10,400  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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CECIL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011

1.       GENERAL

In the opinion of management of Cecil Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”), the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2012, the results of its operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.  These statements are condensed and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  The statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.  The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or for any other period.

2.       FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Estimates are used when accounting for uncollectible loans, depreciation and amortization, intangible assets, deferred income taxes, and contingencies, among others.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3.       GOING CONCERN CONSIDERATION

Due to our elevated level of nonperforming assets and recurring operating losses, there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.  Management is taking steps to improve our financial condition.  The financial statements and the accompanying footnotes have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future, and does not include any adjustment to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result form the outcome of any extraordinary regulatory action, which would affect our ability to continue as a going concern.

4.       EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share are computed after adjusting the denominator of the basic earnings per share computation for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period.  The dilutive effects of options, warrants, and their equivalents are computed using the “treasury stock” method.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, all 523,076 options and warrants were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect was antidilutive.  All earnings per share calculations have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the 2-for-1 stock split, effected through a 100% stock dividend, declared by the Board of Directors in May 2011.  The calculation of net loss per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

 
 
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    Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,   
Basic and diluted:
   2012      2011      2012      2011  
                         
Net loss
  $ (15,855,000 )   $ (748,000 )   $ (17,641,000 )   $ (3,396,000 )
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion
    (359,000 )     (182,000 )     (726,000 )     (544,000 )
Net loss available to common stockholders
  $ (16,214,000 )   $ (930,000 )   $ (18,367,000 )   $ (3,940,000 )
                                 
Average common shares outstanding
    7,422,164       7,419,496       7,422,164       7,410,979  
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per common share
  $ (2.18 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (2.47 )   $ (0.53 )
 
5.       ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

In November 2009, the Company approved the granting of 120,250 restricted stock awards with a fair market value of $2.00 per share.  The awards vest over a period of five years.  All restricted stock awards have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the 2-for-1 stock split declared by the Board of Directors in May 2011.  A summary of the Company’s activity and related information for restricted stock for the periods indicated is as follows:

   
Nine Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
       
Weighted-
       
Weighted-
 
       
Average
       
Average
 
   
Shares
 
Exercise Price
   
Shares
 
Exercise Price
 
                         
Unvested at beginning of period
    111,694     $ 2.00       116,288     $ 2.00  
Forfeited
    (780 )     2.00       (1,926 )     2.00  
Awarded
                       
Released
                (2,668 )     2.00  
Unvested at end of period
    110,914     $ 2.00       111,694     $ 2.00  


6.       ASSETS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE

The Company applies guidance issued by FASB regarding fair value measurements, which provides a framework for measuring and disclosing fair value under generally accepted accounting principles.  The guidance applies only to fair value measurements required or permitted under current accounting pronouncements, but does not require any new fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined as the price to sell an asset or to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants as of the measurement date.  The guidance also expands disclosures about financial instruments that are measured at fair value and eliminates the use of large position discounts for financial instruments quoted in active markets.  The disclosure’s emphasis is on the inputs used to measure fair value and the effect on the measurement on earnings for the period.  The adoption of the guidance did not have any effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.  For Level 1 assets, the Company uses quoted prices in active markets.  For Level 2 assets, the Company uses information from a third party pricing service, which is estimated using market prices of comparable instruments or other methods, such as the present value of future cash flows.  The following table shows the value (in thousands) at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 of each major category of assets measured at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, which consists solely of investment securities available-for-sale.  The changes in fair value were reflected as a component of other comprehensive income and did not affect net income.


 
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Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
Description
 
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
September 30, 2012
                       
Investment securities available-for-sale
                       
Mutual funds – mortgage securities
  $ 713     $ 713     $     $  
Mutual funds – U.S. Government
                               
   securities
    676       676              
Equity securities
    434       434              
SBA securitized loan pools
    3,920             3,920        
Other debt securities
    1,288             1,288        
Mortgage-backed securities
    22,174             22,174        
Total investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 29,205     $ 1,823     $ 27,382     $  
   
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
Description
 
Carrying
Value
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
December 31, 2011
                               
Investment securities available-for-sale
                               
Mutual funds – mortgage securities
  $ 711     $ 711     $     $  
Mutual funds – U.S. Government
                               
   securities
    674       674              
Equity securities
    362       362              
SBA securitized loan pools
    4,921             4,921        
Other debt securities
    3,167             3,167        
Mortgage-backed securities
    13,821             13,821        
Total investment securities available-for-sale
  $ 23,656     $ 1,747     $ 21,909     $  

We may be required from time to time to measure certain other financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.  For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the following table provides (in thousands) the level of valuation assumptions used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the assets.  For both other real estate owned and impaired loans, Level 3 assets are valued at the lesser of the unpaid principal balance of the loan, or the appraised value of the underlying collateral, as determined by a third party appraiser.  There have been no changes in valuation techniques for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  There were no transfers between valuation levels for any assets during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
         
Quoted Prices
             
         
In Active
   
Significant
       
         
Markets for
   
Other
   
Significant
 
         
Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
   
Carrying
   
Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
Description
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
September 30, 2012
                       
Other real estate owned:
                       
  Construction & Land Development
  $ 23,533     $ 0     $ 0     $ 23,533  
  1-4 Family Residential
    8,733       0       0       8,733  
  Commercial Real Estate
    8,486       0       0       8,486  
     Total
  $ 40,752     $ 0     $ 0     $ 40,752  
                                 
Impaired loans:
                               
  Construction & Land Development
  $ 30,430     $ 0     $ 0     $ 30,430  
  1-4 Family Residential
    13,512       0       0       13,512  
  Commercial Real Estate
    20,840       0       0       20,840  
  Commercial Business
    226       0       0       226  
     Total
  $ 65,008     $ 0     $ 0     $ 65,008  
                                 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2011
                               
Other real estate owned:
                               
  Construction & Land Development
  $ 14,747     $ 0     $ 0     $ 14,747  
  1-4 Family Residential
    7,179       0       0       7,179  
  Commercial Real Estate
    9,040       0       0       9,040  
     Total
  $ 30,966     $ 0     $ 0     $ 30,966  
                                 
Impaired loans:
                               
  Construction & Land Development
  $ 23,266     $ 0     $ 0     $ 23,266  
  1-4 Family Residential
    14,531       0       0       14,531  
  Multi-Family Residential
    286       0       0       286  
  Commercial Real Estate
    23,584       0       0       23,584  
  Commercial Business
    661       0       0       661  
  Consumer
    163       0       0       163  
     Total
  $ 62,491     $ 0     $ 0     $ 62,491  

7.           FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FASB ASC 825-10-50 requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values for both its on and off-balance-sheet financial instruments. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments. Changes in estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on these fair values.

Investment Securities - The fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices of comparable instruments.

Loans Receivable - The fair value of the loan portfolio is estimated by evaluating homogeneous categories of loans with similar financial and credit risk characteristics. Loans are segregated by types, such as residential
 
 
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mortgage, commercial real estate and consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable-rate interest terms.
 
The fair values of each loan category are estimated by discounting contractual cash flows adjusted for estimated prepayments. Assumptions regarding prepayment estimates and discount rates are judgmentally determined by using available market information.

Restricted Investment Securities - The fair value of the Company’s investment in stock of the FHLB and FRB approximates its carrying value.

Deposits - The fair values of deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation, adjusted for estimated decay rates, that applies interest rates currently offered for funding sources with similar maturities. Assumptions regarding discount rates and decay estimates are judgmentally determined by using available market information.

Junior Subordinated Debentures – The fair value was estimated by computing the discounted value of contractual cash flows payable at current interest rates for obligations with similar remaining terms.

Advances from the FHLB - The fair value of FHLB advances was estimated by computing the discounted value of contractual cash flows payable at current interest rates for obligations with similar remaining terms.

Other Borrowed Funds – The fair value was estimated by computing the discounted value of contractual cash flows at current interest rates for obligations with similar remaining terms.

Commitments to Extend Credit - The Company charges fees for commitments to extend credit. Interest rates on loans for which these commitments are extended are normally committed for periods of less than one month. Fees charged on standby letters of credit and other financial guarantees are deemed to be immaterial and these guarantees are expected to be settled at face amount or expire unused. It is impractical to assign any fair value to these commitments.

The estimated fair values of financial instruments (in thousands) at September 30, 2012 are as follows:

         
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
         
Quoted Prices
         
         
In Active
 
Significant
     
         
Markets for
 
Other
 
Significant
 
         
Identical
 
Observable
 
Unobservable
 
 
Carrying
     
Assets
 
Inputs
 
Inputs
 
 
Value
 
Fair Value
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets:
                             
Investment securities:
                             
      Available-for-sale
  $ 29,205     $ 29,205     $ 1,823     $ 27,382     $  
      Held-to-maturity
    4,860       4,904             4,904        
Loans receivable
    314,374       344,922                   344,922  
Restricted investment securities
    4,204       4,204             4,204        
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    342,114       327,428                   327,428  
Junior subordinated debentures
    17,000       17,026             17,026        
    Advances from FHLB
    53,500       53,565             53,565        
Other borrowed funds
    1,169       1,168             1,168        
 
 
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The estimated fair values of financial instruments (in thousands) at December 31, 2011 are as follows:
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
         
Quoted Prices
         
         
In Active
 
Significant
     
         
Markets for
 
Other
 
Significant
 
         
Identical
 
Observable
 
Unobservable
 
 
Carrying
     
Assets
 
Inputs
 
Inputs
 
 
Value
 
Fair Value
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets:
                             
Investment securities:
                             
      Available-for-sale
  $ 23,656     $ 23,656     $ 1,747     $ 21,909     $  
      Held-to-maturity
    9,745       9,736             9,736        
Loans receivable
    330,262       401,098                   401,098  
Restricted investment securities
    4,296       4,296             4,296        
Financial liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    339,075       322,027                   322,027  
Junior subordinated debentures
    17,000       14,711             14,711        
    Advances from FHLB
    63,500       63,662             63,662        
Other borrowed funds
    1,169       1,168             1,168        

8.           INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities have been classified in the consolidated balance sheets according to management’s intent and ability to hold the investment.  Investment securities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are summarized in the following table (in thousands).

    September 30, 2012  
          Gross      Gross      Estimated  
     Amortized     Unrealized      Unrealized      Fair  
    Cost      Gains      Losses      Value  
                                 
Available-for-Sale:                                
Mutual funds - mortgage securities
  $ 747     $ 5     $ 39     $ 713  
Mutual funds - U.S. Government securities
    686             10       676  
Equity securities
    226       208             434  
SBA securitized loan pools
    3,964       5       49       3,920  
Other debt securities
    1,289             1       1,288  
Mortgage-backed securities
    21,928       269       23       22,174  
    $ 28,840     $ 487     $ 122     $ 29,205  
                                 
Held-to-Maturity:
                               
SBA securitized loan pools
  $ 1,543     $     $ 17     $ 1,526  
Other debt securities
    500       10             510  
Mortgage-backed securities
    2,567       56       5       2,618  
U. S. Treasury securities and obligations
    250                   250  
    $ 4,860     $ 66     $ 22     $ 4,904  
 
 
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     December 31, 2011  
          Gross     Gross     Estimated  
     Amortized      Unrealized      Unrealized      Fair  
    Cost      Gains      Losses      Value  
                                 
Available-for-Sale:                                
Mutual funds - mortgage securities
  $ 747     $ 5     $ 41     $ 711  
Mutual funds - U.S. Government securities
    686             12       674  
Equity securities
    226       136             362  
SBA securitized loan pools
    4,947       9       35       4,921  
Other debt securities
    3,200       4       37       3,167  
Mortgage-backed securities
    13,817       49       45       13,821  
    $ 23,623     $ 203     $ 170     $ 23,656  
                                 
Held-to-Maturity:
                               
SBA securitized loan pools
  $ 2,161     $       32     $ 2,129  
Other debt securities
    1,500       12             1,512  
Mortgage-backed securities
    5,334       41       30       5,345  
U. S. Treasury securities and obligations
    750                   750  
    $ 9,745     $ 53     $ 62     $ 9,736  

As of September 30, 2012, unrealized losses (in thousands) on securities were comprised of the following based on the length of time that the securities have been in a continuous loss position:

   
Less than 12 Months
   
More than 12 Months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Available-for-Sale:
                                   
Mutual funds – mortgage securities
  $     $     $ 136     $ 39     $ 136     $ 39  
Mutual funds – US Govt securities
                676       10       676       10  
SBA securitized loan pools
    1,076       38       507       11       1,583       49  
Other debt securities
    788       1                   788       1  
Mortgage-backed securities
    3,699       9       336       14       4,035       23  
Held-to-Maturity:
                                               
SBA securitized loan pools
    301       3       1,175       14       1,476       17  
    Mortgage-backed securities
                522       5       522       5  
    $ 5,864     $ 51     $ 3,352     $ 93     $ 9,216     $ 144  

As of December 31, 2011, unrealized losses (in thousands) on securities were comprised of the following based on the length of time that the securities have been in a continuous loss position:

   
Less than 12 Months
   
More than 12 Months
   
Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Available-for-Sale:
                                   
Mutual funds – mortgage securities
  $     $     $ 135     $ 41     $ 135     $ 41  
Mutual funds – US Govt securities
                674       12       674       12  
SBA securitized loan pools
    3,892       35                   3,892       35  
Other debt securities
    913       37                   913       37  
Mortgage-backed securities
    7,141       41       203       4       7,344       45  
Held-to-Maturity:
                                               
SBA securitized loan pools
    2,129       32                   2,129       32  
    Mortgage-backed securities
    1,799       30                   1,799       30  
    $ 15,874     $ 175     $ 1,012     $ 57     $ 16,886     $ 232  

 
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The securities with unrealized holding losses are impaired due to declines in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates. None of these securities have exhibited a decline in value due to changes in credit risk. Additionally, the Company has the intent and ability to hold the mortgage-backed securities until they mature, and the equity securities until the foreseeable future, does not expect to realize losses on any of the investments, and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell. Therefore, management does not consider the declines in fair value to be other than temporary.

9.               CREDIT QUALITY OF LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Company has segregated its loan portfolio into six segments, including construction and land development, 1-4 family residential, multi-family residential, commercial real estate, commercial business, and consumer.  The Company’s primary market area is in Northeastern Maryland in Cecil and Harford Counties, so exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in these counties.

Construction lending primarily involves lending for construction of single family residences, although the Bank does lend funds for the construction of commercial properties and multi-family real estate.  All loans for the construction of speculative sale homes have a loan-to-value ratio of not more than 80%.  The Bank has financed the construction of non-residential properties on a case by case basis.  Loan proceeds are disbursed during the construction phase according to a draw schedule based on the stage of completion.  Construction projects are inspected by contracted inspectors or bank personnel.  Construction loans are underwritten on the basis of the estimated value of the property as completed. The Bank originates loans secured by raw land, which are generally granted to developers have terms of up to three years.  The substantial majority of land loans have a loan-to-value ratio not exceeding 75%.  Land loans have a higher level of risk than loans for the purchase of existing homes since collateral values can only be estimated at the time the loan is approved.  The Bank has sought to minimize this risk by offering such financing primarily to builders and developers to whom the Bank has loaned funds in the past and to persons who have previous experience in such projects.

The Bank offers fixed and adjustable rate conventional mortgage loans on one-to-four family residential dwellings.  Most loans are originated in amounts up to $350,000 on properties located in the Bank’s primary market area.  These loans are generally for terms of 15, 20 and 30 years amortized on a monthly basis with interest and principal due each month.  The Bank retains all adjustable rate mortgage loans it originates and sells the majority of fixed rate loans, primarily to FHLMC, with servicing retained by the Bank.  The retention of adjustable rate loans helps reduce the Bank’s exposure to rising interest rates.  However, it is possible that during periods of rising interest rates, the risk of default on adjustable rate mortgage loans may increase due to the upward adjustment of the interest cost to the borrower.

The Bank originates multi-family residential loans in its market area.  These loans are generally larger and involve greater risks than one-to-four family residential loans.  Because payments on these loans are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the property, repayment of such loans may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.  The Bank seeks to minimize these risks in a variety of ways, including limiting the size and loan-to-value ratios.  The loans typically have terms of 20 to 40 years, with rate adjustments every one, three, or five years.  They generally have imbedded interest rate floors, with no interest rate ceilings, and have no interest rate change limitations.

The Bank primarily originates commercial real estate loans in its market area.  These loans are generally larger and involve greater risks that one-to-four family residential loans.  Because payments on these loans are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the property, repayment of such loans may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.  The Bank seeks to minimize these risks in a variety of ways, including limiting the size and loan-to-value ratios.  The loans typically have terms of 20 to 40 years, with rate adjustments every one, three, or five years.  They generally have imbedded interest rate floors, with no interest rate ceilings, and have no interest rate change limitations.  The Bank’s commercial real estate loans are typically secured by retail or wholesale establishments, motels/hotels, service industries, and industrial or warehouse facilities.  During 2011, the Bank began making loans under the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Section 7(a) program, under which the SBA guarantees up to 75% of loans of up to $5 million for the purchase or expansion of small businesses.  The Bank may sell the guaranteed portion of SBA loans into the secondary market and retain the unguaranteed portion in its portfolio.

 
 
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The Bank offers secured and unsecured commercial business loans and lines of credit to businesses located in its primary market area. Most business loans have a one-year term, while lines of credit can remain open for longer periods. All owners, partners, and officers must sign the loan agreement. The security for a business loan depends on the amount borrowed, the business involved, and the strength of the borrower’s firm.  Commercial business lending entails significant risk, as the payments on such loans may depend upon the successful operation or management of the business involved.  Although the Bank attempts to limit its risk of loss on such loans by limiting the amount and the term, and by requiring personal guarantees of the principals of the business, the risk of loss on these loans is substantially greater than the risk of loss from residential real estate lending.

The Bank’s consumer loans consist of automobile loans, deposit account loans, home improvement loans, and other consumer loans.  The loans are generally offered for terms of up to five years at fixed interest rates.  Consumer loans are generally originated at higher interest rates than residential mortgage loans because of their higher risk.  Repossessed collateral for a defaulted loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment as a result of damage, loss, or depreciation.  In addition, collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness, or personal bankruptcy.

On an ongoing basis, the Bank assigns a grade to each of its loans.  The internal grades are pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful, and loss.  Loans graded pass are loans where the borrower exhibits a strong balance sheet position and good earnings and cash flow history.  Loans graded special mention show potential weaknesses that deserve the Bank’s close attention.  If these potential weaknesses are not corrected, they may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan in the Bank’s credit position at some future date.  Substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Substandard loans have a well defined weakness that could jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the weaknesses are not corrected.  Loans graded doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in substandard loans with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly improbable.  Assets graded loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as an asset is not warranted.  The classification does not mean the loan has absolutely no recovery value, but that it is not practical to defer charging off the loan even though partial recovery may be effected in the future.

In accordance with new standards issued under the Disclosures of Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Loan Losses, the following tables show credit quality indicators, the aging of receivables, and disaggregated balances of loans receivable and the allowance for loan losses (in thousands) as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Credit Quality Indicators
 
As of September 30, 2012
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade:
                                         
                                           
Pass
  $ 15,976     $ 78,599     $ 4,522     $ 112,904     $ 5,341     $ 2,336     $ 219,678  
Special mention
    2,202       1,796       -       19,327       82       5       23,412  
Substandard
    39,259       13,541       -       15,099       3,385       -       71,284  
Total
  $ 57,437     $ 93,936     $ 4,522     $ 147,330     $ 8,808     $ 2,341     $ 314,374  
                                                         
Credit risk profile based on payment activity:
                                                       
                                                         
Current
  $ 54,440     $ 79,188     $ 4,225     $ 137,700     $ 8,000     $ 2,339     $ 285,892  
Greater than 30 days past due
    2,997       14,748       297       9,630       808       2       28,482  
Total
  $ 57,437     $ 93,936     $ 4,522     $ 147,330     $ 8,808     $ 2,341     $ 314,374  
 
 
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The majority of our substandard loans are current with respect to their payment activity, but they are classified substandard because of other well defined weaknesses relating to the loan or financial condition of the borrower.
 
Credit Quality Indicators
 
As of December 31, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade:
                                         
                                           
Pass
  $ 28,194     $ 86,467     $ 4,458     $ 118,723     $ 6,359     $ 2,734     $ 246,485  
Special mention
    7,462       11,331       -       7,455       804       6       27,058  
Substandard
    27,342       12,823       -       15,710       686       158       56,719  
Total
  $ 62,998     $ 110,621     $ 4,458     $ 141,438     $ 7,849     $ 2,898     $ 330,262  
                                                         
Credit risk profile based on payment activity:
                                                       
                                                         
Current
  $ 36,437     $ 94,759     $ 4,458     $ 132,508     $ 7,681     $ 2,892     $ 278,735  
Greater than 30 days past due
    26,561       15,862       -       8,930       168       6       51,527  
Total
  $ 62,998     $ 110,621     $ 4,458     $ 141,438     $ 7,849     $ 2,898     $ 330,262  

 
Age Analysis of Past Due Loans Receivable
 
As of September 30, 2012
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
30-59 Days Past Due
  $ 191     $ 5,940     $ 297     $ 8,232     $ 297     $ 2     $ 14,959  
60-89 Days Past Due
    -       633       -       1,217       503       -       2,353  
Greater Than 90 Days Past Due
    2,806       8,175       -       181       8       -       11,170  
Total Past Due
    2,997       14,748       297       9,630       808       2       28,482  
Current
    54,440       79,188       4,225       137,700       8,000       2,339       285,892  
Total Loans Receivable
  $ 57,437     $ 93,936     $ 4,522     $ 147,330     $ 8,808     $ 2,341     $ 314,374  
                                                         
Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
 
 
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Age Analysis of Past Due Loans Receivable
 
As of December 31, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
30-59 Days Past Due
  $ 630     $ 4,003     $ -     $ 585     $ 7     $ -     $ 5,225  
60-89 Days Past Due
    1,117       4,335       -       2,389       -       1       7,842  
Greater Than 90 Days Past Due
    24,814       7,524       -       5,956       161       5       38,460  
Total Past Due
    26,561       15,862       -       8,930       168       6       51,527  
Current
    36,437       94,759       4,458       132,508       7,681       2,892       278,735  
Total Loans Receivable
  $ 62,998     $ 110,621     $ 4,458     $ 141,438     $ 7,849     $ 2,898     $ 330,262  
                                                         
Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
 
 
 Allowance for Loan Losses  
  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012  
   
Construction
                                           
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
                   
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                                 
Beginning balance
  $ 4,282     $ 2,163     $ 20     $ 2,749     $ 1,038     $ 4     $ 652     $ 10,908  
Charge-offs
    (3,649 )     (414 )     -       (105 )     (29 )     (2 )     -       (4,199 )
Recoveries
    1       5       -       160       5       1       -       172  
Provision
    2,733       471       6       (559 )     12       -       187       2,850  
Ending balance
  $ 3,367     $ 2,225     $ 26     $ 2,245     $ 1,026     $ 3     $ 839     $ 9,731  
 
 
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  Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Receivable  
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012  
   
Construction
                                           
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
                   
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                                 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                               
                                                 
Beginning balance
  $ 4,234     $ 2,323     $ 14     $ 4,243     $ 636     $ 169     $ 793     $ 12,412  
Charge-offs
    (5,905 )     (1,655 )     -       (1,055 )     (178 )     (168 )     -       (8,961 )
Recoveries
    1       20       -       222       121       6       -       370  
Provision
    5,037       1,537       12       (1,165 )     447       (4 )     46       5,910  
Ending balance
  $ 3,367     $ 2,225     $ 26     $ 2,245     $ 1,026     $ 3     $ 839     $ 9,731  
                                                                 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,047     $ 1,321     $ -     $ 288     $ 981     $ -     $ -     $ 4,637  
                                                                 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,320     $ 904     $ 26     $ 1,957     $ 45     $ 3     $ 839     $ 5,094  
                                                                 
Loans receivable:
                                                               
                                                                 
Ending balance
  $ 57,437     $ 93,936     $ 4,522     $ 147,330     $ 8,808     $ 2,341     $ -     $ 314,374  
                                                                 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 39,259     $ 15,498     $ -     $ 26,526     $ 3,385     $ -     $ -     $ 84,668  
                                                                 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 18,178     $ 78,438     $ 4,522     $ 120,804     $ 5,423     $ 2,341     $ -     $ 229,706  

 
 
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Allowance for Loan Losses
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                           
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
                   
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                                 
Beginning balance
  $ 5,090     $ 1,322     $ 30     $ 2,488     $ 693     $ 175     $ 4,212     $ 14,010  
Charge-offs
    (2 )     (202 )     -       (1,012 )     (20 )     (12 )     -       (1,248 )
Recoveries
    -       (8 )     10       -       -       2       -       4  
Provision
    141       629       (13 )     2,214       283       (1 )     (2,295 )     958  
Ending balance
  $ 5,229     $ 1,741     $ 27     $ 3,690     $ 956     $ 164     $ 1,917     $ 13,724  

 
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Receivable
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                           
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
                   
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
                                                 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                               
                                                 
Beginning balance
  $ 7,268     $ 1,480     $ 51     $ 4,455     $ 637     $ 174     $ 1,012     $ 15,077  
Charge-offs
    (2,038 )     (812 )     -       (3,396 )     (1,135 )     (28 )     -       (7,409 )
Recoveries
    26       -       10       52       -       10       -       98  
Provision
    (27 )     1,073       (34 )     2,579       1,454       8       905       5,958  
Ending balance
  $ 5,229     $ 1,741     $ 27     $ 3,690     $ 956     $ 164     $ 1,917     $ 13,724  
                                                                 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 540     $ 402     $ -     $ 117     $ 500     $ 160     $ -     $ 1,719  
                                                                 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 4,689     $ 1,339     $ 27     $ 3,573     $ 456     $ 4     $ 1,917     $ 12,005  
                                                                 
Loans receivable:
                                                               
                                                                 
Ending balance
  $ 66,354     $ 111,383     $ 4,489     $ 148,201     $ 12,240     $ 3,169     $ -     $ 345,836  
                                                                 
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 29,097     $ 13,305     $ -     $ 16,146     $ 4,521     $ 160     $ -     $ 63,229  
                                                                 
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 37,257     $ 98,078     $ 4,489     $ 132,055     $ 7,719     $ 3,009     $ -     $ 282,607  

 
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  Loans Receivable on Nonaccrual Status  
  As of September 30, 2012  
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 32,133     $ -     $ 13,048     $ 4,287     $ 498     $ -     $ 49,966  
 
 
Loans Receivable on Nonaccrual Status
 
As of December 31, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
$
23,670
   
$
8,023
   
$
-
   
$
5,956
   
$
161
   
$
5
   
$
37,815
 
 

Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
                                         
                                           
Number of Loans
    6       7       -       3       -       -       16  
                                                         
Pre-Modification Principal Balance
  $ 6,337     $ 1,725     $ -     $ 1,457     $ -     $ -     $ 9,519  
                                                         
Post-Modification Principal Balance
  $ 3,971     $ 1,677     $ -     $ 1,455     $ -     $ -     $ 7,103  
                                                         
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted:
                                                       
                                                         
Number of Loans
    1       8       -       2       -       -       11  
                                                         
Current Principal Balance
  $ 1,814     $ 1,867     $ -     $ 2,864     $ -     $ -     $ 6,545  
 
 
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Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
                                         
                                           
Number of Loans
    -       22       1       2       -       -       25  
                                                         
Pre-Modification Principal Balance
  $ -     $ 3,541     $ 290     $ 11,443     $ -     $ -     $ 15,274  
                                                         
Post-Modification Principal Balance
  $ -     $ 3,439     $ 287     $ 11,400     $ -     $ -     $ 15,126  
                                                         
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted:
                                                       
                                                         
Number of Loans
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                         
Current Principal Balance
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 

Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
                                         
                                           
Number of Loans
    3       1       -       -       -       -       4  
                                                         
Pre-Modification Principal Balance
  $ 1,907     $ 80     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,987  
                                                         
Post-Modification Principal Balance
  $ 1,180     $ 73     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,253  
                                                         
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted:
                                                       
                                                         
Number of Loans
    -       4       -       -       -       -       4  
                                                         
Current Principal Balance
  $ -     $ 575     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 575  
 
 
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Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
                                         
                                           
Number of Loans
    -       13       1       -       -       -       14  
                                                         
Pre-Modification Principal Balance
  $ -     $ 1,815     $ 290     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,105  
                                                         
Post-Modification Principal Balance
  $ -     $ 1,779     $ 287     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,066  
                                                         
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted:
                                                       
                                                         
Number of Loans
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                         
Current Principal Balance
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
 
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Impaired Loans
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
   
   
Construction
                                   
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
           
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
                                         
Loans With a Valuation Allowance:
                                       
                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 1,132     $ 614     $ -     $ 496     $ 490     $ -     $ 2,732  
                                                           
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 226     $ 88     $ -     $ 17     $ 3     $ -     $ 334  
                                                           
Loans Without a Valuation Allowance:
                                                         
                                                           
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 671     $ 215     $ -     $ 1,471     $ 14     $ -     $ 2,371  
                                                           
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 634     $ 107     $ -     $ 258     $ -     $ -     $ 999  
                                                           
Totals:
                                                         
                                                           
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 1,803     $ 829     $ -     $ 1,967     $ 504     $ -     $ 5,103  
                                                           
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 860     $ 195     $ -     $ 275     $ 3     $ -     $ 1,333  

 
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 Impaired Loans  
 As of and For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012  
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Loans With a Valuation Allowance:
                                         
                                           
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 10,843     $ 5,518     $ -     $ 1,193     $ 490     $ -     $ 18,044  
                                                         
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ 1,703     $ 1,228     $ -     $ 274     $ 272     $ -     $ 3,477  
                                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 8,529     $ 4,588     $ -     $ 1,103     $ 245     $ -     $ 14,465  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 240     $ 165     $ -     $ 21     $ 11     $ -     $ 437  
                                                         
Loans Without a Valuation Allowance:
                                                       
                                                         
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 21,290     $ 9,222     $ -     $ 19,921     $ 8     $ -     $ 50,441  
                                                         
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 19,374     $ 10,327     $ 143     $ 21,311     $ 335     $ 81     $ 51,571  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 652     $ 304     $ -     $ 734     $ -     $ -     $ 1,690  
                                                         
Totals:
                                                       
                                                         
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 32,133     $ 14,740     $ -     $ 21,114     $ 498     $ -     $ 68,485  
                                                         
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ 1,703     $ 1,228     $ -     $ 274     $ 272     $ -     $ 3,477  
                                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 27,903     $ 14,915     $ 143     $ 22,414     $ 580     $ 81     $ 66,036  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 892     $ 469     $ -     $ 755     $ 11     $ -     $ 2,127  
 
 
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Impaired Loans
   
As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
   
   
Construction
                                   
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
           
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
                                         
Loans With a Valuation Allowance:
                                       
                                         
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 6,214     $ 3,658     $ -     $ 1,013     $ -     $ -     $ 10,885  
                                                           
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ 405     $ 560     $ -     $ 130     $ -     $ -     $ 1,095  
                                                           
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 4,986     $ 2,963     $ -     $ 7,168     $ 260     $ 80     $ 15,457  
                                                           
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 116     $ 179     $ -     $ 50     $ -     $ -     $ 345  
                                                           
Loans Without a Valuation Allowance:
                                                         
                                                           
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 17,457     $ 11,433     $ 286     $ 22,701     $ 661     $ 163     $ 52,701  
                                                           
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                           
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 19,828     $ 11,627     $ 288     $ 19,061     $ 330     $ 81     $ 51,215  
                                                           
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 293     $ 551     $ 24     $ 1,112     $ 39     $ 6     $ 2,025  
                                                           
Totals:
                                                         
                                                           
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 23,671     $ 15,091     $ 286     $ 23,714     $ 661     $ 163     $ 63,586  
                                                           
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ 405     $ 560     $ -     $ 130     $ -     $ -     $ 1,095  
                                                           
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 24,814     $ 14,590     $ 288     $ 26,229     $ 590     $ 161     $ 66,672  
                                                           
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 409     $ 730     $ 24     $ 1,162     $ 39     $ 6     $ 2,370  
 
 
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Impaired Loans
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Loans With a Valuation Allowance:
                                         
                                           
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 995     $ 994     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,989  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ -     $ 4     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 4  
                                                         
Loans Without a Valuation Allowance:
                                                       
                                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 19,341     $ 5,789     $ -     $ 11,686     $ -     $ -     $ 36,816  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 86     $ 36     $ -     $ 20     $ -     $ -     $ 142  
                                                         
Totals:
                                                       
                                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 20,336     $ 6,783     $ -     $ 11,686     $ -     $ -     $ 38,805  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 86     $ 40     $ -     $ 20     $ -     $ -     $ 146  
 
 
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Impaired Loans
 
As of and For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Construction
                                     
   
& Land
   
1-4 Family
   
Multi-Family
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
             
   
Development
   
Residential
   
Residential
   
Real Estate
   
Business
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
Loans With a Valuation Allowance:
                                         
                                           
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ -     $ 1,324     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,324  
                                                         
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ -     $ 73     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 73  
                                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 1,879     $ 1,386     $ -     $ 4,998     $ -     $ -     $ 8,263  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ -     $ 14     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 14  
                                                         
Loans Without a Valuation Allowance:
                                                       
                                                         
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 21,789     $ 5,810     $ -     $ 9,844     $ -     $ -     $ 37,443  
                                                         
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 20,918     $ 6,397     $ -     $ 10,433     $ -     $ -     $ 37,748  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 187     $ 137     $ -     $ 48     $ -     $ -     $ 372  
                                                         
Totals:
                                                       
                                                         
Unpaid Principal Balance
  $ 21,789     $ 7,134     $ -     $ 9,844     $ -     $ -     $ 38,767  
                                                         
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ -     $ 73     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 73  
                                                         
Average Recorded Investment
  $ 22,797     $ 7,783     $ -     $ 15,431     $ -     $ -     $ 46,011  
                                                         
Interest Income Recognized
  $ 187     $ 151     $ -     $ 48     $ -     $ -     $ 386  


10.           INCOME TAXES

During the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company’s deferred tax assets (“DTAs”) were evaluated for recoverability.  This evaluation determined that a recovery of a substantial portion of the DTAs was not likely and a valuation allowance was established.  This valuation allowance resulted in recognition of income tax expense in the amount of $9.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012.


 
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CECIL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011

Forward-Looking Statements.  This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations and other portions of this report include forward-looking statements such as: statements of the Company’s goals, intentions, and expectations; estimates of risks and of future costs and benefits; assessments of loan quality and of possible loan losses; and statements of the Company’s ability to achieve financial and other goals.  These forward-looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon: future interest rates, market behavior, and other economic conditions; future laws and regulations; and a variety of other matters.  Because of these uncertainties, the actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.  In addition, the Company’s past growth and performance do not necessarily indicate its future results.

You should read this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes.
 
General
 
Cecil Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the holding company for Cecil Bank (the “Bank”).  The Company is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve System.  The Bank is a community-oriented Maryland chartered commercial bank, is a member of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Atlanta, and is an Equal Housing Lender.  Its deposits are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  The Bank commenced operations in 1959 as a Federal savings and loan association.  On October 1, 2002, the Bank converted from a stock federal savings bank to a commercial bank.  Its deposits have been federally insured up to applicable limits, and it has been a member of the FHLB system since 1959.
 
The Bank conducts its business through its main office in Elkton, Maryland, and branches in Elkton, North East, Fair Hill, Rising Sun, Cecilton, Aberdeen, Conowingo, and Havre de Grace, Maryland.

The Bank’s business strategy is to operate as an independent, community-oriented commercial bank dedicated to real estate, commercial, and consumer lending, funded primarily by retail deposits.  The Bank has sought to implement this strategy by (1) continuing to emphasize residential mortgage lending through the origination of adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage loans; (2) investing in adjustable rate and short-term liquid investments; (3) controlling interest rate risk exposure; (4) improving asset quality; (5) containing operating expenses; and (6) maintaining “well capitalized” status.

On December 23, 2008, as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) Capital Purchase Program, the Company sold 11,560 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), and a warrant to purchase 523,076 shares of the Company’s common stock (after adjustment for the 2-for-1 stock split approved by the Board of Directors in May 2011) to the United States Department of the Treasury for an aggregate purchase price of $11.560 million in cash, with $37,000 in offering costs, and net proceeds of $11.523 million. The Preferred Stock and the warrant were issued in a private placement exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
The Series A Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and will pay cumulative dividends at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years, and 9% per annum thereafter. The Department of Treasury may permit the Company to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock in whole or in part at any time after consultation with the appropriate federal banking agency.  Any partial redemption must involve at least 25% of the Series A Preferred Stock issued.  Upon redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Company will have the right to repurchase the Warrant at its fair market value.
 
The warrant has a 10-year term and is immediately exercisable upon its issuance, with an exercise price, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, equal to $3.315 per share of common stock. The Treasury has agreed not to exercise voting power with respect to any shares of common stock issued upon exercise of the warrant.
 
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, holders of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive for each share of the Series A Preferred Stock, out of the assets of the Company or proceeds thereof (whether capital or surplus) available for distribution to stockholders of the Company, subject to the rights of any creditors of the Company, before any distribution of such assets or proceeds is made to or set aside for the holders of common stock and any other stock of the Company ranking junior to the Series A Preferred Stock as to such distribution, payment in full in an amount equal to the sum of (i) the liquidation amount of $1,000 per share and (ii) the amount of any accrued and unpaid dividends, whether or not declared, to the date of payment.
 
In order to conserve cash in the current uncertain economic environment, the Company’s Board of Directors determined that it was in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to suspend the payment of dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock beginning with the dividend payable February 15, 2010.  We may not declare or pay a dividend or other distribution on our common stock (other than dividends payable solely in common stock), and we generally may not directly or indirectly purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of common stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock have been paid in full.  Whenever six or more quarterly dividends, whether or not consecutive, have not been paid, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will have the right to elect two directors until all accrued but unpaid dividends have been paid in full.
 
 
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Effective June 29, 2010, the Company and the Bank entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the “Reserve Bank”) and the State of Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation (the “Commissioner”) pursuant to which the Company and the Bank have agreed to take various actions.  Under the agreement, both the Company and the Bank have agreed to refrain from declaring or paying dividends without prior regulatory approval.  The Company has agreed that it will not take any other form of payment representing a reduction in the Bank’s capital or make any distributions of interest, principal, or other sums on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities without prior regulatory approval.  The Company may not incur, increase, or guarantee any debt without prior regulatory approval and has agreed not to purchase or redeem any shares of its stock without prior regulatory approval.

On March 30, 2012, the Company completed the sale of 142,196 shares of Mandatory Convertible Cumulative Junior Preferred Stock, Series B (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) at $17.20 per share in cash for aggregate consideration of approximately $2.5 million, with offering costs of $35,000, and net proceeds of approximately $2.4 million.  In April 2012, an additional 22,379 shares were sold for aggregate consideration of approximately $385,000.  Total gross proceeds of the offering were $2.8 million, with offering costs of $35,000, and net proceeds of approximately $2.8 million.  Upon shareholder approval of the amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock at the 2012 annual meeting, each share of Series B Preferred Stock became convertible into ten shares of common stock.
 
The Series B Preferred Stock will pay dividends, if, as and when authorized and declared by the Board of Directors, at a rate of 5% per annum.  No dividends may be paid on the Series B Preferred Stock until all dividends have been paid on our Series A Preferred Stock.  Unpaid dividends will accumulate.
 
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive for each share of the Series B Preferred Stock, out of the assets of the Company or proceeds thereof (whether capital or surplus) available for distribution to stockholders of the Company, subject to the rights of any creditors of the Company and after payment of liquidation amounts due the holders of Series A Preferred Stock, before any distribution of such assets or proceeds is made to or set aside for the holders of common stock and any other stock of the Company ranking junior to the Series B Preferred Stock as to such distribution, payment in full in an amount equal to the $17.20 liquidation preference amount per share.  To the extent the assets or proceeds available for distribution to stockholders are not sufficient to fully pay the liquidation payments owing to the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and the holders of any other class or series of our stock ranking equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and such other stock will share ratably in the distribution.

Each share of the Series B Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder into ten whole shares of common stock plus such number of whole shares that would be obtained by dividing the dollar amount of accrued but unpaid dividends by the conversion price of $1.72.  The minimum conversion price will be adjusted proportionately for stock dividends, stock splits and other corporate actions.  No fractional shares of common stock will be issued on the conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock.  In lieu of fractional shares, holders receive the cash value of such fractional share based on the closing price of the common stock on the date preceding the conversion.  Holders may exercise conversion rights by surrendering the certificates representing the shares of Series B Preferred Stock to be converted to the Company with a letter of transmittal specifying the number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock that the holder wishes to convert and the names and addresses in which the shares of common stock are to be issued.

On the earlier of five years from the date of issue or the effective date of a fundamental change in the Company, each share of the Series B Preferred Stock will be automatically converted into ten shares of common stock plus such number of whole shares of common stock that would be obtained by dividing the dollar amount of accrued but unpaid dividends by $1.72.  In lieu of issuing fractional shares, the Company will pay holders cash in an amount equal to $1.72 per share.

Due to our elevated level of problem assets and recurring operating losses, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  Management is taking steps to improve our financial condition.  The financial statements and the accompanying footnotes have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future, and does not include any adjustment to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of any extraordinary regulatory action, which would affect our ability to continue as a going concern.

 
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Asset/Liability Management

The ability to maximize net interest income is largely dependent upon the achievement of a positive interest rate spread (the difference between the weighted average interest yields earned on interest-earning assets and the weighted average interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities) that can be sustained during fluctuations in prevailing interest rates.  The Company’s asset/liability management policies are designed to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on its net interest income by achieving a favorable relationship between the maturities or repricing dates of its interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  The Bank’s lending policy emphasizes the origination of one-year, three-year, or five-year adjustable rate mortgage loans, adjustable rate commercial loans and lines of credit, and short-term consumer loans.  The Bank is currently originating residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market through the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”).  Management has been monitoring the retention of fixed rate loans through its asset/liability management policy.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

The Company’s assets decreased by $20.7 million, or 4.5%, to $443.0 million at September 30, 2012 from $463.7 million at December 31, 2011 primarily as a result of decreases in cash and cash equivalents, loans receivable, deferred tax assets, and assets held for sale, partially offset by an increase in other real estate owned.  An increase in deposits and proceeds from the sale of Series B Preferred Stock allowed us to pay off a $10.0 million advance from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $2.7 million, or 7.9%, to $31.7 million at September 30, 2012 from $34.4 million at December 31, 2011 primarily due to repayment of a $10.0 million advance from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, partially offset by cash obtained from an increase in deposits, the sale of Series B Preferred Stock, and the decline in assets held for sale.  Investment securities available-for-sale increased by $5.5 million, or 23.5%, to $29.2 million at September 30, 2012 from $23.7 million at December 31, 2011.  Investment securities held-to-maturity decreased by $4.9 million, or 50.1%, to $4.9 million at September 30, 2012 from $9.7 million at December 31, 2011, for a net increase in investment securities of $664,000.

Gross loans receivable decreased by $15.9 million, or 4.8%, to $314.4 million at September 30, 2012 from $330.3 million at December 31, 2011 primarily due to the transfer of $18.0 million of loans receivable to other real estate owned.  During the period, we realized a $16.7 million (15.1%) decrease in one-to-four family residential and home equity loans, a $5.6 million (8.8%) decrease in construction loans, and a $557,000 (19.2%) decrease in consumer loans.  These decreases were partially offset by a $5.9 million (4.2%) increase in commercial real estate loans and a $959,000 (12.2%) increase in commercial business loans.  The allowance for loan losses decreased by $2.7 million, or 21.6%, to $9.7 million at September 30, 2012 from $12.4 million at December 31, 2011 (see “Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses” below).
 
Other real estate owned increased by $9.8 million, or 31.6%, to $40.8 million at September 30, 2012 from $31.0 million at December 31, 2011 due to the acquisition of properties in satisfaction of loans receivable.  Deferred tax assets decreased by $9.3 million to zero at September 30, 2012 from $9.3 million at December 31, 2011.  The Company established a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets during the third quarter, resulting in income tax expense of $9.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The establishment of the valuation allowance does not preclude the Company from realizing these assets in the future, and the valuation allowance complies with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  Assets held for sale decreased by $5.9 million to zero at September 30, 2012 from $5.9 million at December 31, 2011 due to the settlement on premises held for sale and our investment in Elkton Senior Apartments LLC.

The Company’s liabilities decreased $5.4 million, or 1.3%, to $425.9 million at September 30, 2012 from $431.4 million at December 31, 2011. The $3.0 million, or 0.9%, increase in deposits to $342.1 million at September 30, 2012 from $339.1 million at December 31, 2011 was primarily due to increases in money market accounts (up $5.6 million, or 42.2%), checking accounts (up $1.6 million, or 6.7%), certificates of deposit (up $1.3 million, or 6.0%),  statement savings accounts (up $601,000, or 5.7%), NOW accounts (up $559,000, or 1.9%), and passbook savings accounts (up $538,000, or 4.8%).  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in IRA certificates of deposit (down $7.7 million, or 32.0%).  Other liabilities increased by $1.5 million, or 14.3%, to $12.1 million at September 30, 2012 from $10.6 million at December 31, 2011 primarily due to increases in accrued FDIC premium, accrued interest on junior subordinated debentures, and preferred stock dividend payable.  Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta decreased by $10.0 million, or 15.8%, to $53.5 million at September 30, 2012 from $63.5 million at December 31, 2011 due to the repayment of a fixed rate advance that matured in the second quarter 2012.

 
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The Company’s stockholders’ equity decreased by $15.3 million, or 47.2%, to $17.1 million at September 30, 2012 from $32.3 million at December 31, 2011.  This decrease is primarily the result of a net loss of $17.6 million and $609,000 in cash dividends accrued on preferred stock, partially offset by $2.8 million in net proceeds from the issuance of Series B Preferred Stock.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Net loss for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 increased $15.1 million to $15.9 million, as compared to $748,000 during the same period in 2011.  This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in net interest income and increases in the provision for loan losses, noninterest expense, and income tax expense.  Net loss available to common stockholders for the three-month period ended September 30, 2012 was $16.2 million as compared to $930,000 for the same period in 2011.  Net loss available to common stockholders for 2012 and 2011 reflects net loss for the period, as well as dividend accruals and discount accretion on outstanding Preferred Stock of $359,000 and $182,000, respectively.  Basic and diluted loss per common share were both $2.18 for the third quarter of 2012 as compared to $0.13 for the third quarter of 2011.  Earnings per share have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the 2-for-1 stock split approved by the Board of Directors in May 2011.  The annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity were –13.80% and -193.79%, respectively, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2012.  This compares to an annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity of -0.64% and -8.64%, respectively, for the same period in 2011.

Net interest income, the Company’s primary source of income, decreased $272,000, or 8.2%, to $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, from $3.3 million over the same period in 2011.  The weighted average yield on interest earning assets decreased to 4.83% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 5.40% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The weighted average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased to 1.47% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 1.78% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The interest rate spread and the net interest margin were 3.36% and 3.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, as compared to 3.62% and 3.44%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

Interest and fees on loans receivable decreased by $705,000, or 13.7%, to $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $5.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The decrease is attributable to decreases in both the average balance outstanding and the weighted-average yield.  The average balance outstanding decreased by $23.8 million, or 7.1%, to $312.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $336.3 million for the three months ending September 30, 2011.  The weighted-average yield decreased to 5.67% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 6.10% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Interest on investment securities increased by $50,000, or 82.0%, to $111,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $61,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The increase is attributable to increases in both the average balance outstanding and the weighted-average yield.  The average balance outstanding increased by $8.7 million, or 35.8%, to $33.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $24.4 million for the three months ending September 30, 2011.  The weighted-average yield increased to 1.33% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 1.00% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Dividends on Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock increased by $10,000, or 58.8%, to $27,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $17,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding decreased by $246,000, or 5.7%, to $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $4.3 million for the three months ending September 30, 2011.  The weighted-average yield increased to 2.63% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 1.53% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Interest expense on deposits decreased $141,000, or 13.1%, to $935,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding remained level at $343.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.  The weighted-average rate decreased to 1.09% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 1.25% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Interest expense on junior subordinated debentures decreased $80,000, or 45.5%, to $96,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $176,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The interest rate on $10.0 million of the junior subordinated debentures began to adjust quarterly on April 1, 2011 to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.38%.  The interest rate on the remaining $7.0 million began to adjust quarterly on March 7, 2012 to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.68%.  The average balance
 
 
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outstanding remained level at $17.0 million and the weighted average rate was 2.28% and 4.14%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Interest expense on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta decreased $127,000, or 20.5%, to $493,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $620,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding decreased by $10.0 million, or 15.8%, to $53.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $63.5 million for the same period in 2011.  The weighted average rate decreased to 3.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 3.91% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Noninterest income increased 54.3%, or $163,000, to $463,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, from $300,000 over the same period in 2011 primarily due to lower loss on sale of other real estate owned.  Deposit account fees decreased by $26,000, or 17.2% to $125,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $151,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  There were no gains or losses on the sale of other real estate owned for the three months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to a loss of $141,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  Other noninterest income increased by $72,000, or 96.0%, to $147,000 for the third quarter of 2012 from $75,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to an increase in rental income on other real estate owned.

Noninterest expense increased $3.5 million, or 88.2%, to $7.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, from $3.9 million over the same period in 2011 primarily due to higher other real estate owned expense and valuation.  Occupancy expense decreased by $53,000, or 22.4%, to $184,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $237,000 for the same period in 2011 primarily due to a decline in office building repairs and maintenance.  The FDIC insurance premium expense increased by $220,000 to $272,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $52,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 due to an increase in the assessment rate.  Other real estate owned expense and valuation increased by $4.2 million to $4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $298,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to the valuation of $2.4 million on 24 properties that are under contract to be sold to one investor.  The Bank also continues to be proactive in adjusting offering prices in an attempt to resolve these nonperforming assets.  Professional fees decreased $69,000, or 14.3%, to $413,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $482,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to a reduction in legal fees resulting from an increase in loan workout staff.  Loan collection expense decreased $737,000 to $86,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $823,000 for the same period in 2011.  Other expenses decreased $82,000, or 19.0%, to $350,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $432,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011, primarily due to decreases in advertising, real estate and personal property taxes, and loss on disposal of premises and equipment.

Income tax expense for the three-month period ended September 30, 2012 was $9.1 million as compared to an income tax benefit of $537,000 for the same period in 2011.  In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, the Company established a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets during the third quarter, resulting in income tax expense of $9.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The establishment of the valuation allowance does not preclude the Company from realizing these assets in the future.

 
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Net loss increased by $14.2 million to $17.6 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $3.4 million for the same period in 2011.  This increase was primarily the result of a decrease in net interest income and increases in noninterest expense and income tax expense, partially offset by an increase in noninterest income.  Net loss available to common stockholders for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 was $18.4 million as compared to $3.9 million in 2011.  Net loss available to common stockholders reflects net loss for the period and dividends and discount accretion on the outstanding Preferred Stock totaling $726,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and $544,000 for the same period in 2011.  Basic and diluted loss per common share were both $2.47 for the first nine months of 2012, an increase of $1.94 from the loss of $0.53 per common share for the first nine months of 2011.  Earnings per share have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the 2-for-1 stock split approved by the Board of Directors in May 2011.  The annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity were -5.07% and -72.09%, respectively, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012.  This compares to an annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity of -0.95% and -12.41%, respectively, for the same period in 2011.

 
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Net interest income, the Company’s primary source of income, decreased by $1.5 million, or 14.2%, to $9.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $10.6 million for the same period in 2011.  The weighted-average yield on interest earning assets decreased to 4.82% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 5.61% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The weighted average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased to 1.55% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 1.86% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The interest rate spread and the net interest margin were 3.27% and 3.14%, respectively, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 as compared to 3.74% and 3.58%, respectively, for both ratios for the same period in 2011.

Interest and fees on loans receivable decreased by $2.7 million, or 16.9%, to $13.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $16.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding decreased $30.5 million, or 8.8%, to $317.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $348.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The weighted-average yield decreased to 5.69% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 6.25% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Interest income on investment securities increased $79,000, or 36.7%, to $294,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $215,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding increased $14.7 million, or 78.1%, to $33.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $18.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The weighted-average yield decreased to 1.17% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 1.52% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Dividends on Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock increased $32,000, or 62.8%, to $83,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $51,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding decreased $185,000, or 4.2%, to $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The weighted-average yield increased to 2.63% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 1.55% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Interest expense on deposits decreased $617,000, or 17.8%, to $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding decreased $4.8 million, or 1.4%, to $343.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $348.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.   The weighted-average rate decreased to 1.10% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 1.33% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Interest expense on junior subordinated debentures decreased $298,000, or 45.7%, to $354,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $652,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding remained level at $17.0 million and the weighted-average rate decreased to 2.78% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 5.11% for the same period in 2011.  The interest rate on $10.0 million of the junior subordinated debentures began to adjust quarterly on April 1, 2011 to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.38%.  The interest rate on the remaining $7.0 million began to adjust quarterly on March 7, 2012 to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.68%.

Interest expense on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta decreased by $192,000, or 10.4%, to $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The average balance outstanding decreased by $5.2 million, or 8.2%, to $58.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $63.5 million for the same period in 2011.  The weighted average rate was 3.77% and 3.87%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Noninterest income increased 156.1%, or $1.5 million, to $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, from $941,000 over the same period in 2011 primarily due to higher gain on sale of loans.  Deposit account fees decreased $64,000, or 15.1%, to $361,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $425,000 for the same period in 2011.  ATM fees increased $16,000, or 4.7%, to $355,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $339,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to an increase in fees from increased use of debit cards.  Gain on sale of loans increased $1.3 million to $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $131,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to the Bank’s new Small Business Administration loan program, the guaranteed portion of which are sold in the secondary market.  Loss on sale of other real estate owned decreased by $61,000 to $225,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $286,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  There were no gains on investments in the first nine months of 2012, as compared to a $50,000 loss on investments in the first nine months of 2011.  We fully reserved against our investment in the debt issued by a private company after the investee began experiencing financial
 
 
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difficulties and it became probable that our investment would not be recovered.  Income from bank owned life insurance decreased by $19,000, or 12.1%, to $138,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $157,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to a decrease in the crediting rate paid by the insurance carriers.  Other income increased $175,000, or 78.1%, to $399,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $224,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to an increase in rental income on other real estate owned.

Noninterest expense increased $4.0 million, or 35.3%, to $15.4 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 from $11.4 million over the same period in 2011 primarily due to higher other real estate owned expense and valuation.  Salaries and employee benefits decreased $199,000, or 5.0%, to $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $4.0 million over the same period in 2011 primarily due to a decline in officer salaries.  Occupancy expense decreased $94,000, or 14.8%, to $543,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $637,000 over the same period in 2011 primarily due to declines in office building repairs and maintenance and utilities expense.  The FDIC insurance premium expense decreased by $74,000, or 8.5%, to $802,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $876,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Other real estate owned expense and valuation increased by $4.7 million, or 288.2%, to $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to the valuation of $2.4 million on 24 properties that are under contract to be sold to one investor, as well as an increase in operating expenses associated with the increase in the number of properties owned.  The Bank also continues to be proactive in adjusting offering prices in an attempt to resolve these nonperforming assets.  Professional fees increased $519,000 to $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $808,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to increases in legal fees relating to problem asset resolution, audit and accounting fees, and loan review and consulting expense.  Loan collection expense decreased $821,000 to $516,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $1.3 million for the same period in 2011.

Income tax expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 was $7.9 million as compared to an income tax benefit of $2.4 million for the same period in 2011.  In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, the Company established a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets during the third quarter, resulting in income tax expense of $9.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The establishment of the valuation allowance does not preclude the Company from realizing these assets in the future.
 
 
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Loans Receivable

The Company’s lending activities are predominantly conducted in Cecil and Harford Counties in the State of Maryland. The following table shows the composition of the loan portfolio at the indicated dates.

   
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Type of Loan
                       
Real estate loans:
                       
  Construction and land development
  $ 57,437       18.27 %   $ 62,998       19.08 %
  1-4 family residential and home equity
    93,936       29.88       110,621       33.49  
  Multi-family residential
    4,522       1.44       4,458       1.35  
  Commercial
    147,330       46.86       141,438       42.83  
     Total real estate loans
    303,225       96.45       319,515       96.75  
Commercial business loans
    8,808       2.80       7,849       2.37  
Consumer loans
    2,341       0.75       2,898       0.88  
     Gross loans
    314,374       100.00 %     330,262       100.00 %
Less:  allowance for loan losses
    (9,731 )             (12,412 )        
     Net loans
  $ 304,643             $ 317,850          


Nonperforming Assets

Management reviews and identifies loans and investments that require designation as nonperforming assets.  Nonperforming assets are: loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis, loans past due by 90 days or more but still accruing, restructured loans, and other real estate owned (assets acquired in settlement of loans).  The following table sets forth certain information with respect to nonperforming assets.
 
     September 30,      December 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)    2012      2011  
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 49,966     $ 37,815  
Loans 90 days or more past due still accruing interest
    0       0  
Restructured loans
    18,519       25,771  
Total nonperforming loans
    68,485       63,586  
Other real estate owned, net
    40,752       30,966  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 109,237     $ 94,552  
Nonperforming loans to total loans
    21.78 %     19.25 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets
    24.66       20.39  
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans
    14.21       19.52  
 

 
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Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses

The Bank records provisions for loan losses in amounts necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses at the level deemed appropriate. The allowance for loan losses is provided through charges to income in an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible, based upon evaluations of the collectibility of loans and prior loan loss experience. The allowance is based on careful, continuous review and evaluation of the credit portfolio and ongoing, quarterly assessments of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  The Bank employs a systematic methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance, which includes determination of a specific allowance, a formula allowance, and an unallocated allowance.

Specific allowances are established in cases where management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to a credit that management believes indicate the probability that a loss may be incurred in an amount different from the amount determined by application of the formula allowance.

The formula allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to corresponding categories of outstanding loans, excluding loans for which specific allocations have been made. Allowances are established for credits that do not have specific allowances according to the application of these credit loss factors to groups of loans based upon (a) their credit risk rating, for loans categorized as substandard or doubtful either by the Bank in its ongoing reviews or by bank examiners in their periodic examinations, or (b) by type of loans, for other credits without specific allowances. These factors are set by management to reflect its assessment of the relative level of risk inherent in each category of loans, based primarily on historical charge-off experience.  During regulatory examinations each year, examiners review the credit portfolio, establish credit risk ratings for loans, identify charge-offs, and perform their own calculation of the allowance for loan losses.  Additionally, the Bank engages an independent third party to review a significant portion of our loan portfolio.  These reviews are intended to provide a self-correcting mechanism to reduce differences between estimated and actual observed losses.

The unallocated allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of current economic conditions that may affect borrowers’ ability to pay that are not directly measured in the determination of the specific and formula allowances.  Management has chosen to apply a factor derived from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System’s Principal Economic Indicators, specifically the charge-off and delinquency rates on loans and leases at commercial banks.  This statistical data tracks delinquency ratios on a national level.  While management does not believe the region that the Bank is located in has been hit as hard as others across the nation, this ratio provides a global perspective on delinquency trends.  Management has identified land acquisition and development loans, as well as construction speculation loans, as higher risk due to current economic factors.  These loans are reviewed individually on a quarterly basis for specific impairment.

Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses requires the use of estimates and assumptions, which is permitted under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. While management uses available information to estimate losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions.  In addition, as noted above, federal and state financial institution examiners, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance for loan losses, and may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.
 
 
Management determined that the appropriate allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2012 was $9.7 million, (3.10% of total loans), a decrease of $2.7 million (21.6%) from the $12.4 million allowance (3.76% of total loans) at December 31, 2011. Annualized net charge-offs for the first nine months of 2012 were 3.60% of average loans, as compared to net charge-offs of 2.81% of average loans for the year 2011.  The provision for loan losses required for the first nine months of 2012 and 2011 was $5.9 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

 
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A summary of activity in the allowance is shown below.

   
Nine Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
             
Balance of allowance, beginning of period
  $ 12,412     $ 15,077  
Loan charge-offs:
               
Real estate
    (8,615 )     (9,439 )
Commercial loans
    (178 )     (982 )
Consumer
    (168 )     (40 )
Total charge-offs
    (8,961 )     (10,461 )
Loan recoveries:
               
Real estate
    243       825  
Commercial loans
    121       0  
Consumer
    6       13  
Total recoveries
    370       838  
Net charge-offs
    (8,591 )     (9,623 )
Provision for loan losses
    5,910       6,958  
Balance of allowance, end of period
  $ 9,731     $ 12,412  
                 
Net charge-offs to average loans
    3.60 %     2.81 %
Allowance to total loans
    3.10 %     3.76 %
Allowance to non-performing loans
    14.21 %     19.52 %

The ratio of the allowance to total loans has declined to 3.10% at September 30, 2012 from 3.76% at December 31, 2011 primarily due to an increase in loans evaluated individually for impairment.  Due to our collateral position, the increase in specific reserves for these loans is substantially less than the reserve that was required when the loans were evaluated for impairment collectively as part of the homogeneous loan pools.

Analysis of Deposits

The following table sets forth the dollar amount of deposits (in thousands) in the various types of accounts offered by the Bank at the dates indicated.
 
   
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
                         
Regular checking
  $ 24,776       7.24 %   $ 23,224       6.85 %
NOW accounts
    30,747       8.99       30,188       8.90  
Passbook savings
    11,813       3.45       11,275       3.33  
Statement savings
    11,161       3.26       10,560       3.11  
Money market
    18,802       5.50       13,220       3.90  
Holiday club
    319       0.09       76       0.02  
Certificates of deposit
    220,730       64.52       219,411       64.71  
IRA certificates of deposit
    16,368       4.79       24,069       7.10  
Money market certificates
    7,398       2.16       7,052       2.08  
     Total deposits
  $ 342,114       100.00 %   $ 339,075       100.00 %
 
Liquidity
 
Liquidity is measured by a financial institution’s ability to raise funds through deposits, borrowed funds, capital, or the sale of highly marketable assets such as residential mortgage loans and available-for-sale investments. Additional sources of liquidity, including cash flow from the repayment of loans, are also considered in determining whether liquidity is satisfactory. Liquidity is also achieved through growth of deposits and liquid assets, and accessibility to the capital and money markets. These funds are used to meet deposit withdrawals, fund loans, maintain reserve requirements, and operate the organization.
 
 
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The Company’s primary source of liquidity is deposits. As of September 30, 2012, total deposits were $342.1 million, or 108.8% of total loans. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents on hand and unencumbered available-for-sale securities, which provide another source of liquidity, totaled $33.5 million at September 30, 2012. The Bank also has liability-based liquidity in the form of borrowing arrangements with correspondent banks. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) is the primary source of this liquidity. As of September 30, 2012, the maximum balance of the line of credit with FHLB was $56.8 million, which leaves $3.3 million available to be drawn against the line of credit. The Bank also has a secured line of credit with the Community Bankers’ Bank with a maximum balance of $2.0 million. As of September 30, 2012, the maximum balance was available to be drawn against the line of credit.
 

Capital Adequacy

Capital adequacy refers to the level of capital required to sustain asset growth and to absorb losses.  The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”), which is the Bank’s principal federal regulator, has established requirements for total and tier 1 (core) risk-based capital and tier 1 leverage capital.  The following table sets forth applicable capital ratios of the Bank as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

               
Regulatory Minimum
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
Well
   
Adequately
 
   
Actual
   
Actual
   
Capitalized
   
Capitalized
 
                         
Total risk-based capital ratio
    11.03 %     13.93 %     10.00 %     8.00 %
                                 
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
    9.76 %     9.12 %     6.00 %     4.00 %
                                 
Tier 1 leverage ratio
    7.39 %     7.04 %     5.00 %     4.00 %

 As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Bank exceeded all applicable capital requirements to be classified as a well capitalized institution under the rules promulgated by the Federal Reserve.  Designation as a well capitalized institution under these regulations does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the Bank’s regulators.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk -
Not Applicable

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Cecil Bancorp’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, evaluated as of the last day of the period covered by this report, the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.  There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the quarter ended September 30, 2012, 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 -
Not Applicable

Item 1A.Risk Factors -
Not Applicable


Item 2.  Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds -
Not Applicable

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities -
The Registrant’s Board of Directors did not declare a dividend on the Registrant’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A for the third quarter of 2012.  As of September 30, 2012, unpaid cumulative dividends on the Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A were $1.6 million.  The Registrant’s Board of Directors did not declare a dividend on the Registrant’s Mandatory Convertible Cumulative Junior Preferred Stock, Series B for the third quarter of 2012.  As of September 30, 2012, unpaid cumulative dividends on the Mandatory Convertible Cumulative Junior Preferred Stock, Series B were $72,000.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures –
Not Applicable

Item 5.  Other Information -
Not Applicable

 
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Item 6.                      Exhibits -

Exhibit No.
Description
Incorporated by Reference to:
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Cecil Bancorp, Inc.
 
3.2
Bylaws of Cecil  Bancorp, Inc.
Exhibit 3.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 18, 2011
3.3
 
Articles Supplementary for Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A
Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 23, 2008
3.4
Articles Supplementary for Mandatory Convertible Cumulative Junior Preferred Stock, Series B
Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 2, 2012
4.1
Form of Common Stock Certificate
Exhibit 4 to Registration Statement on Form  S-1 (File No. 33-81374)
4.2
Form of Certificate for Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A
Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 23, 2008.
4.3
Warrant for Purchase of Shares of Common Stock
Exhibit 4.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 23, 2008.
4.4
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of March 23, 2006, among Cecil Bancorp, Inc., as depositor, Wilmington Trust Company, as property and Delaware Trustee, and Charles F. Sposato, Mary B. Halsey and Jennifer Carr, as administrative trustees.
Not filed in accordance with the provisions of Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to provide a copy of this document to the Commission upon request.
4.5
Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of March 23, 2006 between Cecil Bancorp, Inc. and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee.
Not filed in accordance with the provisions of Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to provide a copy of this document to the Commission upon request.
 
4.6
 
Guarantee Agreement, dated as of March 23, 2006, between Cecil Bancorp, Inc., as Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee.
 
Not filed in accordance with the provisions of Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to provide a copy of this document to the Commission upon request.
4.7
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of November 30, 2006 by and among Wilmington Trust Company, as Delaware and institutional trustee, Cecil Bancorp, Inc., as sponsor, and Charles F. Sposato, Mary B. Halsey and Jennifer Carr, as administrators.
Exhibit 10.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2006.
4.8
Indenture, dated as of November 30, 2006, between Cecil Bancorp, Inc. and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee.
Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2006.
4.9
Guarantee Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2006, between Cecil Bancorp, Inc., as Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee.
Exhibit 10.4 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2006.
4.10
Form of Certificate for Mandatory Convertible Cumulative Junior Preferred Stock, Series B
Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 2, 2012
 
 
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Exhibit No.  Description  Incorporated by Reference to:
31
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
 
32
18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Certifications
 
100
Interactive Data Files *
* Pursuant to Regulation 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are otherwise not subject to liability.


 
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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.
 
 
   
CECIL BANCORP, INC.
       
       
       
Date:  November 14, 2012
 
By:
/s/ Mary B. Halsey
     
Mary B. Halsey
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer
       
       
       
Date:  November 14, 2012
 
By:
/s/ Robert Lee Whitehead
     
Robert Lee Whitehead
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 

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