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COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORP /MD/ - Quarter Report: 2019 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM
10-Q
 
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2019
OR
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 001‑36094
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THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Maryland
52-1652138
(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3035 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, Maryland
20601
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(301) 645‑5601
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of Act:
Title of each class
 
Trading symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
TCFC
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes       No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes       No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
 
Accelerated Filer 
Non-accelerated Filer
 
Smaller Reporting Company
Emerging growth company
 
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act). Yes       No
As of August 2, 2019, the registrant had 5,583,492 shares of common stock outstanding. 
 


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THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10‑Q
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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
26,894

 
$
24,064

Federal funds sold
 
8,350

 
5,700

Interest-bearing deposits with banks
 
3,102

 
3,272

Securities available for sale (AFS), at fair value
 
130,212

 
119,976

Securities held to maturity (HTM), at amortized cost
 
95,657

 
96,271

Equity securities carried at fair value through income
 
4,603

 
4,428

Non-marketable equity securities held in other financial institutions
 
209

 
209

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock - at cost
 
3,236

 
3,821

Loans receivable
 
1,388,549

 
1,348,105

Less: allowance for loan losses
 
(10,918
)
 
(10,976
)
Net loans
 
1,377,631

 
1,337,129

Goodwill
 
10,835

 
10,835

Premises and equipment, net
 
22,575

 
22,922

Other real estate owned (OREO)
 
10,307

 
8,111

Accrued interest receivable
 
5,431

 
4,957

Investment in bank owned life insurance
 
36,734

 
36,295

Core deposit intangible
 
2,450

 
2,806

Net deferred tax assets
 
5,915

 
6,693

Right of use assets - operating leases
 
9,729

 

Other assets
 
2,578

 
1,738

Total Assets
 
$
1,756,448

 
$
1,689,227

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
 
 
 
Non-interest-bearing deposits
 
$
226,712

 
$
209,378

Interest-bearing deposits
 
1,267,730

 
1,220,251

Total deposits
 
1,494,442

 
1,429,629

Short-term borrowings
 
10,000

 
35,000

Long-term debt
 
30,403

 
20,436

Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures (TRUPs)
 
12,000

 
12,000

Subordinated notes - 6.25%
 
23,000

 
23,000

Lease liabilities - operating leases
 
9,797

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
13,161

 
14,680

Total Liabilities
 
1,592,803

 
1,534,745

 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Common stock - par value $.01; authorized - 15,000,000 shares; issued 5,582,438 and 5,577,559 shares, respectively
 
56

 
56

Additional paid in capital
 
84,613

 
84,397

Retained earnings
 
78,689

 
72,594

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
1,044

 
(1,847
)
Unearned ESOP shares
 
(757
)
 
(718
)
Total Stockholders’ Equity
 
163,645

 
154,482

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
$
1,756,448

 
$
1,689,227

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Interest and Dividend Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
 
$
16,366

 
$
14,483

 
$
32,495

 
$
29,209

Interest and dividends on investment securities
 
1,677

 
1,211

 
3,300

 
2,306

Interest on deposits with banks
 
75

 
60

 
120

 
132

Total Interest and Dividend Income
 
18,118

 
15,754

 
35,915

 
31,647

Interest Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
3,966

 
2,405

 
7,734

 
4,361

Short-term borrowings
 
235

 
217

 
569

 
500

Long-term debt
 
658

 
721

 
1,316

 
1,485

Total Interest Expense
 
4,859

 
3,343

 
9,619

 
6,346

Net Interest Income
 
13,259

 
12,411

 
26,296

 
25,301

Provision for loan losses
 
375

 
400

 
875

 
900

Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses
 
12,884

 
12,011

 
25,421

 
24,401

Noninterest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan appraisal, credit, and miscellaneous charges
 
138

 
7

 
196

 
60

Gain on sale of assets
 

 
1

 

 
1

Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities
 
65

 
(78
)
 
121

 
(78
)
Income from bank owned life insurance
 
222

 
224

 
439

 
450

Service charges
 
828

 
747

 
1,558

 
1,499

Total Noninterest Income
 
1,253

 
901

 
2,314

 
1,932

Noninterest Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salary and employee benefits
 
4,881

 
5,129

 
9,684

 
10,176

Occupancy expense
 
753

 
739

 
1,559

 
1,505

Advertising
 
163

 
180

 
360

 
339

Data processing expense
 
755

 
782

 
1,475

 
1,465

Professional fees
 
606

 
426

 
1,024

 
778

Merger and acquisition costs
 

 
741

 

 
3,609

Depreciation of premises and equipment
 
166

 
202

 
355

 
401

Telephone communications
 
66

 
69

 
118

 
168

Office supplies
 
33

 
41

 
70

 
81

FDIC Insurance
 
160

 
113

 
335

 
311

OREO valuation allowance and expenses
 
432

 
237

 
488

 
351

Core deposit intangible amortization
 
175

 
199

 
356

 
404

Other
 
926

 
891

 
1,697

 
1,828

Total Noninterest Expense
 
9,116

 
9,749

 
17,521

 
21,416

Income before income taxes
 
5,021

 
3,163

 
10,214

 
4,917

Income tax expense
 
1,394

 
828

 
2,710

 
1,361

Net Income
 
$
3,627

 
$
2,335

 
$
7,504

 
$
3,556

Earnings Per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.42

 
$
1.35

 
$
0.64

Diluted
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.42

 
$
1.35

 
$
0.64

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net Income
 
$
3,627

 
$
2,335

 
$
7,504

 
$
3,556

Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax expense (benefit) of $576 and $(108), and $1,098 and $(376), respectively.
 
1,517

 
(284
)
 
2,891

 
(991
)
Comprehensive Income
 
$
5,144

 
$
2,051

 
$
10,395

 
$
2,565

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings 
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Unearned
ESOP
Shares
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2019
 
$
56

 
$
84,498

 
$
75,757

 
$
(473
)
 
$
(757
)
 
$
159,081

Net Income
 

 

 
3,627

 

 

 
3,627

Unrealized holding gain on investment securities net of tax expense $576
 

 

 

 
1,517

 

 
1,517

Cash dividend at $0.125 per common share
 

 

 
(670
)
 

 

 
(670
)
Dividend reinvestment
 

 
25

 
(25
)
 

 

 

Net change in fair market value below cost of leveraged ESOP shares released
 

 
(2
)
 

 

 

 
(2
)
Net change in unearned ESOP shares
 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase of common stock
 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock based compensation
 

 
92

 

 

 

 
92

Balance at June 30, 2019
 
$
56

 
$
84,613

 
$
78,689

 
$
1,044

 
$
(757
)
 
$
163,645


(dollars in thousands)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings 
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Unearned
ESOP
Shares
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2018
 
$
56

 
$
83,947

 
$
64,309

 
$
(1,898
)
 
$
(755
)
 
$
145,659

Net Income
 

 

 
2,335

 

 

 
2,335

Unrealized holding gain on investment securities net of tax revenue $108
 

 

 

 
(284
)
 

 
(284
)
Cash dividend at $0.10 per common share
 

 

 
(543
)
 

 

 
(543
)
Dividend reinvestment
 

 
14

 
(14
)
 

 

 

Net change in fair market value below cost of leveraged ESOP shares released
 

 
12

 

 

 

 
12

Net change in unearned ESOP shares
 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase of common stock
 

 

 
(66
)
 

 

 
(66
)
Stock based compensation
 

 
133

 

 

 

 
133

Balance at June 30, 2018
 
$
56

 
$
84,106

 
$
66,021

 
$
(2,182
)
 
$
(755
)
 
$
147,246




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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)
(continued)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings 
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Unearned
ESOP
Shares
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2019
 
$
56

 
$
84,397

 
$
72,594

 
$
(1,847
)
 
$
(718
)
 
$
154,482

Net Income
 

 

 
7,504

 

 

 
7,504

Unrealized holding gain on investment securities net of tax expense $1,098
 

 

 

 
2,891

 

 
2,891

Cash dividend at $0.25 per common share
 

 

 
(1,341
)
 

 

 
(1,341
)
Dividend reinvestment
 

 
51

 
(51
)
 

 

 

Net change in fair market value below cost of leveraged ESOP shares released
 

 
(4
)
 

 

 

 
(4
)
Net change in unearned ESOP shares
 

 

 

 

 
(39
)
 
(39
)
Repurchase of common stock
 

 

 
(17
)
 

 

 
(17
)
Stock based compensation
 

 
169

 

 

 

 
169

Balance at June 30, 2019
 
$
56

 
$
84,613

 
$
78,689

 
$
1,044

 
$
(757
)
 
$
163,645


(dollars in thousands)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Unearned
ESOP
Shares
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2018
 
$
46

 
$
48,209

 
$
63,648

 
$
(1,191
)
 
$
(755
)
 
$
109,957

Net Income
 

 

 
3,556

 

 

 
3,556

Unrealized holding loss on investment securities net of tax benefit of $376
 

 

 

 
(991
)
 

 
(991
)
Cash dividend at $0.20 per common share
 

 

 
(1,086
)
 

 

 
(1,086
)
Net change in fair market value over cost of leveraged ESOP shares released
 

 
21

 

 

 

 
21

Dividend reinvestment
 

 
30

 
(30
)
 

 

 

Shares issued for County First Merger
 
10

 
35,608

 

 

 

 
35,618

Repurchase of common stock
 

 

 
(67
)
 

 

 
(67
)
Stock based compensation
 

 
238

 

 

 

 
238

Balance at June 30, 2018
 
$
56

 
$
84,106

 
$
66,021

 
$
(2,182
)
 
$
(755
)
 
$
147,246

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
7,504

 
$
3,556

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
 
875

 
900

Depreciation and amortization
 
813

 
831

Net (gains) losses on the sale of OREO
 
(188
)
 
8

Unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities
 
(121
)
 
78

Gain on sale of assets
 

 
(1
)
Net amortization of premium/discount on investment securities
 
(77
)
 
166

Net accretion of merger accounting adjustments
 
(381
)
 
(477
)
Amortization of core deposit intangible
 
356

 
404

Net change in right of use assets and lease liabilities
 
68

 

Increase in OREO valuation allowance
 
637

 
283

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
 
(439
)
 
(446
)
Deferred income tax benefit
 
(320
)
 
314

(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable
 
(474
)
 
143

Stock based compensation
 
169

 
238

Net change due to (deficit) excess of fair market value over cost of leveraged ESOP shares released
 
(4
)
 
21

Increase in net deferred loan costs
 
(181
)
 
(35
)
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
(1,519
)
 
(114
)
(Increase) decrease in other assets
 
(843
)
 
1,024

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
 
5,875

 
6,893

 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
Purchase of AFS investment securities
 
(13,112
)
 
(20,550
)
Proceeds from redemption or principal payments of AFS investment securities
 
6,959

 
3,812

Purchase of HTM investment securities
 
(8,495
)
 
(8,360
)
Proceeds from maturities or principal payments of HTM investment securities
 
9,040

 
9,735

Proceeds from sale of AFS investment securities
 

 
34,919

Net decrease of FHLB stock
 
586

 
3,169

Loans originated or acquired
 
(226,582
)
 
(144,067
)
Principal collected on loans
 
182,797

 
143,993

Purchase of premises and equipment
 
(466
)
 
(480
)
Proceeds from sale of OREO
 
324

 
982

Net cash acquired in business combination
 

 
32,411

Proceeds from disposal of asset
 

 
1,292

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities
 
(48,949
)
 
56,856

 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Net increase in deposits
 
$
64,814

 
$
18,404

Proceeds from long-term debt
 
10,000

 


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(continued)

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
Payments of long-term debt
 
(33
)
 
(25,032
)
Net decrease in short term borrowings
 
(25,000
)
 
(51,000
)
Dividends paid
 
(1,341
)
 
(1,086
)
Net change in unearned ESOP shares
 
(39
)
 

Repurchase of common stock
 
(17
)
 
(67
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
 
48,384

 
(58,781
)
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
5,310

 
4,968

 
 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents - January 1
 
33,036

 
15,417

Cash and Cash Equivalents - June 30
 
$
38,346

 
$
20,385

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for
 
 
 
 
Interest
 
$
9,524

 
$
3,403

Income taxes
 
$
3,853

 
$
2,549

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock for payment of compensation
 
$
107

 
$
321

Transfer from loans to OREO
 
$
3,249

 
$
101

Financed amount of sale of OREO
 
$
280

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Right-of use assets and lease liability recorded upon adoption of ASC 842
 
$
9,992

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination Non-Cash Disclosures
 
 
 
 
Assets acquired in business combination (net of cash received)
 
$

 
$
192,259

Liabilities assumed in business combination
 
$

 
$
200,660

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements of The Community Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Community Bank of the Chesapeake (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Community Mortgage Corporation of Tri-County, included herein are unaudited.
The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring accruals that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The balances as of December 31, 2018 have been derived from audited financial statements. Additions to the Company’s accounting policies are disclosed in the 2018 Annual Report as well as the adoption of new accounting standards included in Note 1. The results of operations for the six months June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the remainder of the year or any other period.
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10‑K.
Reclassification
Certain items in prior financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. OREO losses of $8,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were reclassified from noninterest income to noninterest expense. OREO related income and expenses are presented in the OREO valuation allowance and expenses financial statement line item.
Nature of Operations
The Company provides financial services to individuals and businesses through its offices in Southern Maryland, Annapolis, Maryland and Fredericksburg, Virginia. Its primary deposit products are demand, savings and time deposits, and its primary lending products are commercial and residential mortgage loans, commercial loans, construction and land development loans, home equity and second mortgages and commercial equipment loans.
The Bank is headquartered in Southern Maryland with 11 branches located in Maryland including Waldorf (two branches), Bryans Road, Dunkirk, Leonardtown, La Plata (two branches), Charlotte Hall, Prince Frederick, Lusby, California, Maryland; and one branch in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Bank's two operation centers are located at the main office in Waldorf, Maryland and in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Company maintains five loan production offices (“LPOs”) in Annapolis, La Plata, Prince Frederick and Leonardtown, Maryland; and Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Leonardtown LPO is co-located with the branch and the Fredericksburg LPO is co-located with the operation center.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated 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 disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, real estate acquired in the settlement of loans, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of assets acquired, and liabilities assumed in a business combination, evaluating other-than-temporary-impairment of investment securities and valuation of deferred tax assets.


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New Accounting Policy
See Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10‑K for a list of policies in effect as of December 31, 2018. The below summary is intended to provide updates or new policies required as a result of a new accounting standard or a change to the Company’s operations or assets that require a new or amended policy.
Commitments and Contingencies
The Company leases certain properties and land under operating leases. For leases in effect upon adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-2, “Leases (Topic 842)” at January 1, 2019 and for any leases commencing thereafter, the Company recognizes a liability to make lease payments, the “lease liability”, and an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term, the “right-of-use asset”. The lease liability is measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted at the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The right-of-use asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for the remaining balance of any lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment of the right-of-use-asset. Operating lease expense consists of a single lease cost calculated so that the remaining cost of the lease is allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis.
Certain of the Company's leases contain options to renew the lease. Renewal options are included in the calculation of the lease liabilities when they are reasonably certain to be exercised. The Company's leases do not contain residual value guarantees. The Company's variable lease payments are expensed and classified as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The Company does not have any material restrictions or covenants imposed by leases that would impact the Company's ability to pay dividends or cause the Company to incur additional financial obligations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
ASU 2016‑2 - "Leases" (Topic 842). In February 2016, the FASB amended existing guidance that requires lessees to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged.
ASU 2016-2 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2019 and initially required transition using a modified retrospective approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, “Leases (Topic 842) – Targeted Improvements,” which, among other things, provides an additional transition method that would allow entities not to apply the guidance in ASU 2016-2 in the comparative periods presented in the financial statements and instead to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. In December 2018, the FASB also issued ASU 2018-20, “Leases (Topic 842) - Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors,” which provides for certain policy elections and changes lessor accounting for sales taxes and similar taxes as well as certain lessor costs.
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-2, ASU 2018-11 and ASU 2018-20 on January 1, 2019, the Company recognized right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities of $10.2 million and $10.2 million, respectively. Certain practical expedients provided under ASU 2016-2 were applied whereby management did not reassess (i) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases and (iii) initial direct costs for any existing leases. In addition, the recognition requirements of ASU 2016-2 were not applied to any short-term leases (as defined by related accounting guidance). Lease and non-lease components were accounted for separately because such amounts are readily determinable under our lease contracts. The Company utilized the modified-retrospective transition approach prescribed by ASU 2018-11.  See Note 7 – Commitments & Contingencies for additional disclosures related to leases.
ASU 2016‑13 - "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" (Topic 326) - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016‑13 significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The standard will replace the current “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model. The new model, referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, will apply to: (1) financial assets subject to credit losses and measured at amortized cost, and (2) certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. This includes, but is not limited

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to, loans, leases, held-to-maturity securities, loan commitments, and financial guarantees. The CECL model does not apply to available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities. For AFS debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to their current method, except that the credit losses will be recognized as allowances rather than reductions in the amortized cost of the securities.  As a result, entities will recognize improvements to estimated credit losses immediately in earnings rather than as interest income over time, as currently required. The ASU also simplifies the accounting model for purchase credit impaired (“PCI”) debt securities and loans. ASU 2016‑13 also expands the disclosure requirements regarding an entity’s assumptions, models, and methods for estimating the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”). In addition, entities will disclose the amortized cost balance for each class of financial asset by credit quality indicator, disaggregated by the year of origination. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (i.e., modified retrospective approach).
The Company has formed a CECL committee with representatives from various departments. The committee has selected a third-party vendor solution to assist in the application of the ASU 2016-13. The committee continues to make progress in accordance with the Company's implementation plan for adoption. The Company has developed new expected credit loss estimation models, depending on the nature of each identified pool of financial assets with similar risk characteristics and is currently reviewing and analyzing the different methodologies to estimate expected credit losses. The Company is also working on documenting new processes and controls, challenging estimated credit loss model assumptions and outputs, refining the qualitative framework as well as drafting policies and disclosures. Additionally, parallel runs will be enhanced throughout 2019 as the processes, controls, and policies are finalized. The adoption of the ASU 2016-13 could result in an increase or decrease in the allowance for loan losses as a result of changing from an “incurred loss” model to an “expected loss” model. Furthermore, ASU 2016-13 will necessitate the establishment of an allowance for expected credit losses for certain debt securities and other financial assets. While management is currently unable to reasonably estimate the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13, the impact of adoption will be significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics, and quality of the loan and securities portfolios as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts as of the adoption date.
On July 17, 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board voted to issue for public comment a proposal that would delay the required implementation date for ASU 2016-13 until fiscal years beginning after December 12, 2022 for certain entities. The delay would apply to small reporting companies (as defined by the SEC), non-SEC public companies and private companies. The Company's CECL committee is continuing to evaluate the provisions of ASU 2016-13 as well as the proposed new implementation deadlines to determine the new standard's impact on the company’s consolidated financial statements.
Under current guidance, ASU 2016-13 will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, early adoption is permitted for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Management expects to recognize a one-time cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance for loan losses as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective.
ASU 2017‑4 - "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other" (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017‑4 eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test which required entities to compute the implied fair value of goodwill. Under ASU 2017‑4, an entity should perform an annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017‑4 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2020, with earlier adoption permitted and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU 2018‑13 - "Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement". In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018‑13. This ASU eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Among the changes, entities will no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy but will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU No. 2018‑13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted. Entities are also allowed to early adopt any eliminated or modified disclosure requirements and delay adoption of the new disclosure requirements until their effective date. As ASU No. 2018‑13 only revises disclosure requirements, it will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
ASU 2019-4 - "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" (Topic 815). Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments. In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-04. With respect to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, ASU 2019-04 clarifies the scope of the credit losses standard and addresses issues related to accrued interest receivable balances, recoveries, variable interest rates and prepayments, among other things. With respect to Topic

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825, Financial Instruments, on recognizing and measuring financial instruments, ASU 2019-04 addresses the scope of the guidance, the requirement for remeasurement under ASC 820 when using the measurement alternative, certain disclosure requirements and which equity securities have to be remeasured at historical exchange rates. The amendments to Topic 326 have the same effective dates as ASU 2016-13. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of Topic 326 amendments on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The amendments to Topic 825 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

ASU 2019-5 - "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" (Topic 326) - Targeted Transition Relief. In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-05. This ASU allows entities to irrevocably elect, upon adoption of ASU 2016-13, the fair value option on financial instruments that (1) were previously recorded at amortized cost and (2) are within the scope of ASC 326-20 if the instruments are eligible for the fair value option under ASC 825-10. The fair value option election does not apply to held-to-maturity debt securities. On July 17, 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board voted to issue for public comment a proposal that would delay the required implementation date for ASU 2016-13 until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 for certain entities. The delay would apply to small reporting companies (as defined by the SEC), non-SEC public companies and private companies. The ASU 2016-13 proposal could impact the election timing of ASU 2019-5 since ASU 2019-05 had the same effective date as ASU 2016-13. Entities are required to make this election on an instrument-by-instrument basis. The Company is evaluating the impact of electing the fair value option of ASU 2019-05 on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTE 2 – SECURITIES
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
 Unrealized
 Gains
 
Gross
 Unrealized
 Losses
 
Estimated
 Fair Value
Securities available for sale (AFS)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities ("MBS")
 
$
12,000

 
$
54

 
$
21

 
$
12,033

Residential Collateralized Mortgage Obligations ("CMOs")
 
105,150

 
1,761

 
377

 
106,534

U.S. Agency
 
11,621

 
95

 
71

 
11,645

Total securities available for sale
 
$
128,771

 
$
1,910

 
$
469

 
$
130,212

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities held to maturity (HTM)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential MBS
 
28,639

 
590

 
21

 
29,208

Residential CMOs
 
50,025

 
353

 
278

 
50,100

U.S. Agency
 
9,804

 
140

 
51

 
9,893

Asset-backed securities issued by others:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential CMOs
 
435

 
4

 
14

 
425

Callable GSE agency bonds
 
5,005

 

 
8

 
4,997

Certificates of deposit fixed
 
250

 

 

 
250

U.S. government obligations
 
1,499

 

 

 
1,499

Total securities held to maturity
 
$
95,657

 
$
1,087

 
$
372

 
$
96,372

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities carried at fair value through income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CRA investment fund
 
$
4,603

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,603

Non-marketable equity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other equity securities
 
$
209

 
$

 
$

 
$
209


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(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2018
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
 Unrealized
 Gains
 
Gross
 Unrealized
 Losses
 
Estimated
 Fair Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale (AFS)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential MBS
 
$
7,641

 
$
1

 
$
281

 
$
7,361

Residential CMOs
 
102,411

 
199

 
1,870

 
100,740

U.S. Agency
 
12,472

 
9

 
606

 
11,875

Total securities available for sale
 
$
122,524

 
$
209

 
$
2,757

 
$
119,976

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities held to maturity (HTM)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential MBS
 
$
25,948

 
$
75

 
$
756

 
$
25,267

Residential CMOs
 
52,375

 
64

 
1,360

 
51,079

U.S. Agency
 
10,508

 
7

 
404

 
10,111

Asset-backed securities issued by others:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential CMOs
 
482

 

 
41

 
441

Callable GSE agency bonds
 
5,009

 

 
110

 
4,899

Certificates of deposit fixed
 
950

 

 

 
950

U.S. government obligations
 
999

 

 
1

 
998

Total securities held to maturity
 
$
96,271

 
$
146

 
$
2,672

 
$
93,745

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities carried at fair value through income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CRA investment fund
 
$
4,428

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,428

Non-marketable equity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other equity securities
 
$
209

 
$

 
$

 
$
209

At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 securities with an amortized cost of $44.6 million and $41.3 million were pledged to secure certain customer deposits. At June 30, 2019, no securities were pledged as collateral for advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Atlanta, and at December 31, 2018, securities with an amortized cost of $3.3 million were pledged as collateral for advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Atlanta.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, greater than 99% of the asset-backed securities and agency bond portfolio was rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s or the equivalent credit rating from another major rating agency. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, AFS asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies had average lives of 3.80 years and 4.37 years and average durations of 3.45 years and 3.86 years and were guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies had average lives of 4.41 years and 4.88 years and average durations of 3.93 years and 4.25 years and were guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk.
Management believes that AFS securities with unrealized losses will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold these securities to maturity. Because our intention is not to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments, management considers the unrealized losses in the AFS portfolio to be temporary.
The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold the HTM securities with unrealized losses until they mature, at which time the Company will receive full value for the securities. Because our intention is not to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, management considers the unrealized losses in the held-to-maturity portfolio to be temporary.
No charges related to other-than-temporary impairment were made during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, there were no sales of securities in the ordinary course of operations.
During January of 2018, the Company sold virtually all of the acquired securities from the County First acquisition netting proceeds of $34.9 million which served as the fair value of the acquired securities.

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ASC 320 “Investments - Debt Securities.” permits the sale of HTM securities for certain changes in circumstances. The Company may dispose of HTM securities using the safe harbor rule that allows for the sale of HTM securities when principal repayments have reduced the balance to less than 15% of original purchased par. ASC 320 10‑25‑15 indicates that a sale of a debt security after a substantial portion of the principal has been collected is equivalent to holding the security to maturity. In addition, the Company may dispose of HTM securities under ASC 320‑10‑25‑6 due to a significant deterioration in the issues’ creditworthiness.
AFS Securities
Gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value by length of time that individual AFS securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
June 30, 2019
 
Less Than 12
Months
 
More Than 12
Months
 
Total
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
$

 
$

 
$
32,400

 
$
469

 
$
32,400

 
$
469

 
 
$

 
$

 
$
32,400

 
$
469

 
$
32,400

 
$
469

December 31, 2018
 
Less Than 12
Months
 
More Than 12
Months
 
Total
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
$
30,095

 
$
163

 
$
54,846

 
$
2,594

 
$
84,941

 
$
2,757

 
 
$
30,095

 
$
163

 
$
54,846

 
$
2,594

 
$
84,941

 
$
2,757

At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the AFS investment portfolio had an estimated fair value of $130.2 million and $120.0 million, of which $32.4 million and $84.9 million, respectively, of the securities had unrealized losses from their amortized cost.
AFS asset-backed securities issued by GSEs are guaranteed by the issuer and AFS U.S. government agency securities and bonds are guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, total unrealized losses were $0.5 million and $2.8 million of the portfolio amortized cost of $128.8 million and $122.5 million, respectively. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, AFS asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies with unrealized losses had average lives of 3.97 years and 4.32 years and average durations of 3.63 years and 3.83 years. Management believes that the securities will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed.
HTM Securities
Gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value by length of time that the individual HTM securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
June 30, 2019
 
Less Than 12
Months
 
More Than 12
Months
 
Total
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
$

 
$

 
$
32,989

 
$
350

 
$
32,989

 
$
350

Callable GSE Agency Bonds
 

 

 
4,998

 
8

 
4,998

 
8

Asset-backed securities issued by others
 

 

 
425

 
14

 
425

 
14

 
 
$

 
$

 
$
38,412

 
$
372

 
$
38,412

 
$
372


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December 31, 2018
 
Less Than 12
Months
 
More Than 12
Months
 
Total
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
$
6,955

 
$
38

 
$
70,752

 
$
2,483

 
$
77,707

 
$
2,521

Callable GSE Agency Bonds
 

 

 
4,899

 
110

 
4,899

 
110

Asset-backed securities issued by others
 

 

 
441

 
41

 
441

 
41

 
 
$
6,955

 
$
38

 
$
76,092

 
$
2,634

 
$
83,047

 
$
2,672

At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, the HTM investment portfolio had an estimated fair value of $96.4 million and $93.7 million of which $38.4 million and $83.0 million of the securities had unrealized losses from their amortized cost. Of these securities, at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $38.0 million and $82.6 million were asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies and the remaining $425,000 and $441,000 were asset-backed securities issued by others.
HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and GSE agency bonds are guaranteed by the issuer and HTM U.S. government agency securities and bonds are guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, total unrealized losses on the portfolio were $0.4 million and $2.7 million of the portfolio amortized cost of $93.5 million and $84.3 million, respectively. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the securities with unrealized losses had average lives of 4.41 years and 4.88 years and average durations of 3.63 years and 4.26 years. Management believes that the securities will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold these securities to maturity.
HTM asset-backed securities issued by others are collateralized mortgage obligation securities. The securities have credit support tranches that absorb losses prior to the tranches that the Company owns. The Company reviews credit support positions on its securities regularly. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by others were $14,000 and $41,000 of the portfolio amortized cost of $435,000 and $482,000, respectively. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, HTM asset-backed securities issued by others with unrealized losses had average lives of 3.79 years and 3.01 years and average durations of 3.21 years and 2.33 years.
Credit Quality of Asset-Backed Securities and Agency Bonds
The tables below present the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or equivalent credit rating from other major rating agencies for AFS and HTM securities at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 by carrying value. The Company considers noninvestment grade securities rated BB+ or lower as classified assets for regulatory and financial reporting. GSE asset-backed securities and GSE agency bonds with S&P AA+ ratings were treated as AAA based on regulatory guidance.
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Credit Rating
Amount
 
Credit Rating
Amount
(dollars in thousands)
AAA
$
225,434

 
AAA
$
215,765

BB
435

 
BB
482

B+

 
B+

Total
$
225,869

 
Total
$
216,247


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NOTE 3 – LOANS
Loans consist of the following:
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
PCI
 
All other
 loans**
 
Total
 
%of
 Gross 
 Loans
 
PCI
 
All other
 loans**
 
Total
 
%of
 Gross 
 Loans
Commercial real estate
 
$
1,725

 
$
916,223


$
917,948

 
66.18
 %
 
$
1,785

 
$
876,231

 
$
878,016

 
65.18
 %
Residential first mortgages
 
451

 
156,219

 
156,670

 
11.29
 %
 
466

 
156,243

 
156,709

 
11.63
 %
Residential rentals
 
327

 
121,663

 
121,990

 
8.79
 %
 
897

 
123,401

 
124,298

 
9.23
 %
Construction and land development
 

 
35,662

 
35,662

 
2.57
 %
 

 
29,705

 
29,705

 
2.21
 %
Home equity and second mortgages
 
269

 
35,597

 
35,866

 
2.59
 %
 
72

 
35,489

 
35,561

 
2.64
 %
Commercial loans
 

 
67,617

 
67,617

 
4.87
 %
 

 
71,680

 
71,680

 
5.32
 %
Consumer loans
 

 
967

 
967

 
0.07
 %
 

 
751

 
751

 
0.06
 %
Commercial equipment
 

 
50,466

 
50,466

 
3.64
 %
 

 
50,202

 
50,202

 
3.73
 %
Gross loans
 
2,772

 
1,384,414

 
1,387,186

 
100.00
 %
 
3,220

 
1,343,702

 
1,346,922

 
100.00
 %
Net deferred costs
 

 
1,363

 
1,363

 
0.10
 %
 

 
1,183

 
1,183

 
0.09
 %
Total loans, net of deferred costs
 
$
2,772

 
$
1,385,777

 
$
1,388,549

 
 
 
$
3,220

 
$
1,344,885

 
$
1,348,105

 
 
Less: allowance for loan losses
 

 
(10,918
)
 
(10,918
)
 
(0.79
)%
 

 
(10,976
)
 
(10,976
)
 
(0.81
)%
Net loans
 
$
2,772

 
$
1,374,859

 
$
1,377,631

 
 
 
$
3,220

 
$
1,333,909

 
$
1,337,129

 
 
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**   All other loans include acquired Non-PCI pools.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Bank’s allowance for loan losses totaled $10.9 million and $11.0 million, or 0.79% and 0.81%, respectively, of loan balances. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on a periodic evaluation of the portfolio with consideration given to the overall loss experience, current economic conditions, size, growth and composition of the loan portfolio, financial condition of the borrowers and other relevant factors that, in management’s judgment, warrant recognition in providing an adequate allowance.
Net deferred loan costs of $1.4 million at June 30, 2019 included deferred fees paid by customers of $3.2 million offset by deferred costs of $4.6 million, which include premiums paid for the purchase of residential first mortgages and deferred costs recorded in accordance with ASC 310-20 to capture loan origination costs.  Net deferred loan costs of $1.2 million at December 31, 2018 included deferred fees paid by customers of $3.1 million offset by deferred costs of $4.3 million.
Risk Characteristics of Portfolio Segments
Concentrations of Credit - Loans are primarily made within the Company’s operating footprint of Southern Maryland, Annapolis, Maryland and the greater Fredericksburg area of Virginia. Real estate loans can be affected by the condition of the local real estate market. Commercial and industrial loans can be affected by the local economic conditions. The commercial loan portfolio has concentrations in business loans secured by real estate and real estate development loans. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had no loans outstanding with foreign entities.
The Company manages its credit products and exposure to credit losses (credit risk) by the following specific portfolio segments (classes), which are levels at which the Company develops and documents its allowance for loan loss methodology. These segments are:
Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”)
Commercial and other real estate projects include office buildings, retail locations, churches, other special purpose buildings and commercial construction. Commercial construction balances were 8.3% and 5.9% of the CRE portfolio at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Bank offers both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans under these product lines. The primary security on a commercial real estate loan is the real property and the leases that produce income for the real property. Loans secured

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by commercial real estate are generally limited to 80% of the lower of the appraised value or sales price at origination and have an initial contractual loan payment period ranging from three to 20 years.
Loans secured by commercial real estate are larger and involve greater risks than one-to four-family residential mortgage loans. Because payments on loans secured by such properties are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.
Residential First Mortgages
Residential first mortgage loans are generally long-term loans, amortized on a monthly basis, with principal and interest due each month. The contractual loan payment period for residential loans typically ranges from ten to 30 years. The Bank’s experience indicates that real estate loans remain outstanding for significantly shorter time periods than their contractual terms. Borrowers may refinance or prepay loans at their option, without penalty. The Bank’s residential portfolio has both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential first mortgages. During the six months ended June 30, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, the Bank purchased residential first mortgages of $15.3 million and $11.0 million, respectively.
The annual and lifetime limitations on interest rate adjustments may limit the increases in interest rates on these loans. There are also credit risks resulting from potential increased costs to the borrower as a result of repricing of adjustable-rate mortgage loans. During periods of rising interest rates, the risk of default on adjustable-rate mortgage loans may increase due to the upward adjustment of interest cost to the borrower. The Bank’s adjustable rate residential first mortgage portfolio was $54.5 million or 3.9% of total gross loans of $1.39 billion at June 30, 2019 compared to $54.2 million or 4.0% of total gross loans of $1.35 billion at December 31, 2018.
Residential Rentals
Residential rental mortgage loans are amortizing, with principal and interest due each month. The loans are secured by income-producing 1‑4 family units and apartments. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $93.3 million and $96.6 million, respectively, were 1‑4 family units and $28.7 million and $27.7 million, respectively, were apartment buildings or multi-family units. Loans secured by residential rental properties are generally limited to 80% of the lower of the appraised value or sales price at origination and have an initial contractual loan payment period ranging from three to 20 years. The primary security on a residential rental loan is the property and the leases that produce income. During periods of rising interest rates, the risk of default on adjustable-rate mortgage loans may increase due to the upward adjustment of interest cost to the borrower. The Bank’s adjustable rate residential rental portfolio was $97.8 million or 7.1% of total gross loans of 1.39 billion at June 30, 2019 compared to $97.4 million or 7.2% of total gross loans of $1.35 billion at December 31, 2018.
Loans secured by residential rental properties involve greater risks than 1‑4 family residential mortgage loans. Although, there are similar risk characteristics shared with commercial real estate loans, the balances for the loans secured by residential rental properties are generally smaller. Because payments on loans secured by residential rental properties are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of these loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the rental real estate market or the economy to a greater extent than similar owner-occupied properties.
Construction and Land Development
The Bank offers loans for the construction of one-to-four family dwellings. Generally, these loans are secured by the real estate under construction as well as by guarantees of the principals involved. In addition, the Bank offers loans to acquire and develop land, as well as loans on undeveloped, subdivided lots for home building.
A decline in demand for new housing might adversely affect the ability of borrowers to repay these loans. Construction and land development loans are inherently riskier than financing owner-occupied real estate. The Bank’s risk of loss is affected by the accuracy of the initial estimate of the market value of the completed project as well as the accuracy of the cost estimates made to complete the project. In addition, the volatility of the real estate market has made it increasingly difficult to ensure that the valuation of land associated with these loans is accurate. During the construction phase, a number of factors could result in delays and cost overruns. If the estimate of construction costs proves to be inaccurate, the Bank may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the development. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, a project’s value might be insufficient to assure full repayment. As a result of these factors, construction lending often involves the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the project rather than the ability of the borrower or guarantor to repay principal and interest. If the Bank forecloses on a project, there can be no assurance that the Bank will be able to recover all of the unpaid balance of, and accrued interest on, the loan as well as related foreclosure and holding costs.


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Home Equity and Second Mortgage Loans
The Bank maintains a portfolio of home equity and second mortgage loans. These products contain a higher risk of default than residential first mortgages as in the event of foreclosure, the first mortgage would need to be paid off prior to collection of the second mortgage. Although residential real estate values have increased over the last several years, default risks remain heightened as the market value of residential property has not fully returned to pre-financial crisis levels and interest rates began to increase in 2017 and 2018.
Commercial Loans
The Bank offers its business customers a variety of commercial loan products including term loans and lines of credit. Such loans are generally made for terms of five years or less. The Bank offers both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans under these product lines. When making commercial business loans, the Bank considers the financial condition of the borrower, the borrower’s payment history of both corporate and personal debt, the projected cash flows of the business, the viability of the industry in which the borrower operates, the value of the collateral, and the borrower’s ability to service the debt from income. These loans are primarily secured by equipment, real property, accounts receivable or other security as determined by the Bank.
Commercial loans are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flows of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself.
Consumer Loans
Consumer loans consist of loans secured by automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles and trucks. The Bank also makes home improvement loans and offers both secured and unsecured personal lines of credit. Consumer loans entail greater risk from other loan types due to being secured by rapidly depreciating assets or the reliance on the borrower’s continuing financial stability.
Commercial Equipment Loans
These loans consist primarily of fixed-rate, short-term loans collateralized by a commercial customer’s equipment or secured by real property, accounts receivable, or other security as determined by the Bank. When making commercial equipment loans, the Bank considers the same factors it considers when underwriting a commercial business loan. Commercial loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flows of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself. In the case of business failure, collateral would need to be liquidated to provide repayment for the loan. In many cases, the highly specialized nature of collateral equipment would make full recovery from the sale of collateral problematic.

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Non-accrual and Aging Analysis of Current and Past Due Loans
Non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2019
(dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual
Delinquent
Loans
 
Number
of Loans
 
Non-accrual
Current
Loans
 
Number
of Loans
 
Total
Non-accrual
 Loans
 
Total
 Number
 of Loans
Commercial real estate
 
$
8,938

 
9

 
$
852

 
4

 
$
9,790

 
13

Residential first mortgages
 
146

 
1

 
846

 
3

 
992

 
4

Residential rentals
 

 

 
971

 
5

 
971

 
5

Home equity and second mortgages
 
416

 
5

 

 

 
416

 
5

Commercial loans
 
819

 
2

 

 

 
819

 
2

Commercial equipment
 
281

 
5

 
19

 
1

 
300

 
6

 
 
$
10,600

 
22

 
$
2,688

 
13

 
$
13,288

 
35

 
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual
Delinquent
Loans
 
Number
of Loans
 
Non-accrual
Current
Loans
 
Number
 of Loans
 
Total
Non-accrual
Loans
 
Total
Number
of Loans
Commercial real estate
 
$
8,474

 
11

 
$
6,158

 
6

 
$
14,632

 
17

Residential first mortgages
 
146

 
1

 
1,228

 
4

 
1,374

 
5

Residential rentals
 
260

 
2

 
703

 
3

 
963

 
5

Home equity and second mortgages
 
147

 
2

 

 

 
147

 
2

Commercial loans
 
866

 
2

 

 

 
866

 
2

Commercial equipment
 
1,259

 
5

 
41

 
2

 
1,300

 
7

 
 
$
11,152

 
23

 
$
8,130

 
15

 
$
19,282

 
38

Non-accrual loans decreased $6.0 million from $19.3 million or 1.43% of total loans at December 31, 2018 to $13.3 million or 0.96% of total loans at June 30, 2019. Loans can be current but classified as non-accrual due to customer operating results or payment history. All interest accrued but not collected from loans that are placed on non-accrual or charged-off is reversed against interest income. In accordance with the Company’s policy, interest income is recognized on a cash basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual status.
At June 30, 2019, non-accrual loans of $13.3 million included 35 loans, of which $10.8 million, or 81% represented 12 loans and four customer relationships. Non-accrual loans of $2.7 million (20%) were current with all payments of principal and interest with no impairment at June 30, 2019. Delinquent non-accrual loans were $10.6 million (80%) with specific reserves of $886,000 at June 30, 2019.   
At December 31, 2018, non-accrual loans of $19.3 million included 38 loans, of which $15.3 million, or 79% represented 13 loans and four customer relationships. During the year ended December 31, 2018, non-accrual loans increased $14.6 million primarily as a result of one well-secured classified relationship of $10.1 million that was placed on non-accrual during the second quarter of 2018. At December 31, 2018, there were $8.1 million (42%) of non-accrual loans current with all payments of principal and interest with no impairment and $11.2 million (58%) of delinquent non-accrual loans with a total of $978,000 specifically reserved.   
Non-accrual loans included TDRs totaling $52,000 and $29,000 at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. These loans were classified solely as non-accrual for the calculation of financial ratios. Loan delinquency (90 days or greater delinquent and 31‑89 days delinquent) increased $402,000 from $12.2 million, or 0.91% of loans, at December 31, 2018 to $12.6 million, or 0.91% of loans, at June 30, 2019.
Non-accrual loans on which the recognition of interest has been discontinued, which did not have a specific allowance for impairment, amounted to $11.6 million and $17.4 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Interest due but not recognized on these balances at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $245,000 and $456,000, respectively. Non-accrual loans with a specific allowance for impairment on which the recognition of interest has been discontinued amounted to $1.7 million and $1.9

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million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Interest due but not recognized on these balances at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $143,000 and $81,000, respectively.
The Company considers a loan to be past due or delinquent when the terms of the contractual obligation are not met by the borrower. PCI loans are included as a single category in the table below as management believes, regardless of their age, there is a lower likelihood of aggregate loss related to these loan pools. Additionally, PCI loans are discounted to allow for the accretion of income on a level yield basis over the life of the loan based on expected cash flows. Regardless of payment status, as long as cash flows can be reasonably estimated, the associated discount on these loan pools results in income recognition.
Past due and PCI loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2019
(dollars in thousands)
 
31‑60
Days
 
61‑89
Days
 
90 or Greater
Days
 
Total
Past Due
 
PCI Loans
 
Current
 
Total
Loan
Receivables
Commercial real estate
 
$
309

 
$
1,058

 
$
8,938

 
$
10,305

 
$
1,725

 
$
905,918

 
$
917,948

Residential first mortgages
 

 
328

 
146

 
474

 
451

 
155,745

 
156,670

Residential rentals
 

 
321

 

 
321

 
327

 
121,342

 
121,990

Construction and land dev.
 

 

 

 

 

 
35,662

 
35,662

Home equity and second mtg.
 
24

 
106

 
310

 
440

 
269

 
35,157

 
35,866

Commercial loans
 

 

 
819

 
819

 

 
66,798

 
67,617

Consumer loans
 
1

 

 

 
1

 

 
966

 
967

Commercial equipment
 
30

 
10

 
246

 
286

 

 
50,180

 
50,466

Total
 
$
364

 
$
1,823

 
$
10,459

 
$
12,646

 
$
2,772

 
$
1,371,768

 
$
1,387,186


 
 
December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
31‑60
 Days
 
61‑89
 Days
 
90 or Greater
 Days
 
Total
 Past Due
 
PCI Loans
 
Current
 
Total
Loan
Receivables
Commercial real estate
 
$

 
$
677

 
$
8,474

 
$
9,151

 
$
1,785

 
$
867,080

 
$
878,016

Residential first mortgages
 

 
66

 
146

 
212

 
466

 
156,031

 
156,709

Residential rentals
 
13

 
53

 
247

 
313

 
897

 
123,088

 
124,298

Construction and land dev.
 

 

 

 

 

 
29,705

 
29,705

Home equity and second mtg.
 
266

 

 
147

 
413

 
72

 
35,076

 
35,561

Commercial loans
 

 

 
866

 
866

 

 
70,814

 
71,680

Consumer loans
 
1

 
4

 

 
5

 

 
746

 
751

Commercial equipment
 
25

 
29

 
1,230

 
1,284

 

 
48,918

 
50,202

Total
 
$
305

 
$
829

 
$
11,110

 
$
12,244

 
$
3,220

 
$
1,331,458

 
$
1,346,922


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Impaired Loans and Troubled Debt Restructures (“TDRs”)
Impaired loans, including TDRs, at June 30, 2019 and 2018 and at December 31, 2018 were as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2019
(dollars in thousands)
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
 
Total Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
 
Quarter Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Quarter
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
YTD
Interest
Income
Recognized
Commercial real estate
 
$
20,933

 
$
18,512

 
$
2,406

 
$
20,918

 
$
289

 
$
20,975

 
$
214

 
$
21,075

 
$
410

Residential first mortgages
 
2,124

 
2,123

 

 
2,123

 

 
2,129

 
20

 
2,139

 
41

Residential rentals
 
971

 
971

 

 
971

 

 
978

 
17

 
985

 
30

Construction and land dev.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home equity and second mtg.
 
482

 
471

 

 
471

 

 
476

 
5

 
461

 
9

Commercial loans
 
2,638

 
1,807

 
819

 
2,626

 
700

 
2,629

 
27

 
2,649

 
54

Commercial equipment
 
367

 
131

 
218

 
349

 
192

 
357

 
2

 
369

 
4

Total
 
$
27,515

 
$
24,015

 
$
3,443

 
$
27,458

 
$
1,181

 
$
27,544

 
$
285

 
$
27,678

 
$
548

 
 
June 30, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
 
Total Recorded
Investment
 
 Related
Allowance
 
Quarter Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Quarter
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
YTD
Interest
Income
Recognized
Commercial real estate
 
$
26,804

 
$
24,923

 
$
1,569

 
$
26,492

 
$
182

 
$
26,609

 
$
214

 
$
26,695

 
$
469

Residential first mortgages
 
2,473

 
2,434

 

 
2,434

 

 
2,480

 
26

 
2,490

 
53

Residential rentals
 
1,430

 
1,396

 

 
1,396

 

 
1,440

 
18

 
1,450

 
35

Construction and land dev.
 
729

 

 
729

 
729

 
210

 
729

 
10

 
729

 
20

Home equity and second mtg.
 
303

 
213

 
86

 
299

 
7

 
304

 
3

 
306

 
7

Commercial loans
 
2,792

 
1,892

 
900

 
2,792

 
458

 
2,793

 
32

 
2,793

 
52

Consumer loans
 
2

 
1

 
1

 
2

 
1

 
2

 

 
2

 

Commercial equipment
 
1,645

 
1,021

 
622

 
1,643

 
508

 
1,661

 
13

 
1,692

 
29

Total
 
$
36,178

 
$
31,880

 
$
3,907

 
$
35,787

 
$
1,366

 
$
36,018

 
$
316

 
$
36,157

 
$
665

 
 
December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
 
YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
YTD
Interest
Income
Recognized
Commercial real estate
 
$
27,835

 
$
24,515

 
$
3,025

 
$
27,540

 
$
326

 
$
27,833

 
$
1,275

Residential first mortgages
 
2,527

 
2,527

 

 
2,527

 

 
2,573

 
126

Residential rentals
 
1,745

 
1,745

 

 
1,745

 

 
1,792

 
85

Construction and land dev.
 
729

 
729

 

 
729

 

 
729

 
45

Home equity and second mtg.
 
294

 
288

 

 
288

 

 
291

 
13

Commercial loans
 
2,762

 
1,888

 
863

 
2,751

 
700

 
2,804

 
118

Consumer loans
 
1

 

 
1

 
 
 
1

 
1

 

Commercial equipment
 
1,315

 
1,121

 
178

 
1,299

 
153

 
1,354

 
31

Total
 
$
37,208

 
$
32,813

 
$
4,067

 
$
36,880

 
$
1,180

 
$
37,377

 
$
1,693


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TDRs included in the impaired loan schedules above, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Dollars 
 
Number
of Loans
 
Dollars
 
Number
of Loans
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,082

 
4

 
$
5,612

 
7

Residential first mortgages
 
65

 
1

 
66

 
1

Residential rentals
 

 

 
216

 
1

Construction and land development
 

 

 
729

 
2

Commercial loans
 

 

 
53

 
1

Commercial equipment
 
101

 
3

 
29

 
1

Total TDRs
 
$
2,248

 
8

 
$
6,705

 
13

Less: TDRs included in non-accrual loans
 
(52
)
 
(2
)
 
(29
)
 
(1
)
Total accrual TDR loans
 
$
2,196

 
6

 
$
6,676

 
12

TDRs decreased $4.5 million during the second quarter of 2019 due to principal paydowns and refinancing. There was one TDR added during the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company had specific reserves of $251,000 on four TDRs totaling $1.6 million at June 30, 2019.
The Company had specific reserves of $165,000 on one TDR totaling $1.6 million at December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, TDR disposals, which included payoffs and refinancing, included three loans totaling $3.9 million. TDR loan principal curtailment was $176,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018. There were no TDRs added during the year ended December 31, 2018.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. An allocation of the allowance to one category of loans does not prevent the Company from using that allowance to absorb losses in a different category.

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Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2019
(dollars in thousands)
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
 
Ending
Balance
Commercial real estate
 
$
6,742

 
$
(4
)
 
$
13

 
$
258

 
$
7,009

Residential first mortgages
 
722

 

 

 
(13
)
 
709

Residential rentals
 
462

 

 

 
(4
)
 
458

Construction and land development
 
148

 
(329
)
 

 
427

 
246

Home equity and second mortgages
 
132

 

 
2

 
(3
)
 
131

Commercial loans
 
1,406

 

 
5

 
(9
)
 
1,402

Consumer loans
 
8

 

 
1

 

 
9

Commercial equipment
 
1,226

 

 
9

 
(281
)
 
954

 
 
$
10,846

 
$
(333
)
 
$
30

 
$
375

 
$
10,918

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase Credit Impaired**
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2019
(dollars in thousands)
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
 
Ending
Balance
Commercial real estate
 
$
6,882

 
$
(4
)
 
$
15

 
$
116

 
$
7,009

Residential first mortgages
 
755

 

 

 
(46
)
 
709

Residential rentals
 
498

 
(53
)
 
46

 
(33
)
 
458

Construction and land development
 
310

 
(329
)
 

 
265

 
246

Home equity and second mortgages
 
133

 

 
4

 
(6
)
 
131

Commercial loans
 
1,482

 

 
10

 
(90
)
 
1,402

Consumer loans
 
6

 
(4
)
 
2

 
5

 
9

Commercial equipment
 
910

 
(685
)
 
65

 
664

 
954

 
 
$
10,976

 
$
(1,075
)
 
$
142

 
$
875

 
$
10,918

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase Credit Impaired**
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$


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Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
 
Ending
Balance
Commercial real estate
 
$
6,664

 
$

 
$
4

 
$
(105
)
 
$
6,563

Residential first mortgages
 
937

 
(76
)
 

 
(124
)
 
737

Residential rentals
 
459

 

 

 
10

 
469

Construction and land development
 
482

 

 

 
16

 
498

Home equity and second mortgages
 
118

 

 
5

 
(19
)
 
104

Commercial loans
 
1,045

 
(88
)
 

 
246

 
1,203

Consumer loans
 
7

 

 

 

 
7

Commercial equipment
 
759

 

 
9

 
376

 
1,144

 
 
$
10,471

 
$
(164
)
 
$
18

 
$
400

 
$
10,725

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase Credit Impaired**
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
 
Ending
Balance
Commercial real estate
 
$
6,451

 
$
(236
)
 
$
6

 
$
342

 
$
6,563

Residential first mortgages
 
1,144

 
(113
)
 

 
(294
)
 
737

Residential rentals
 
512

 

 

 
(43
)
 
469

Construction and land development
 
462

 

 

 
36

 
498

Home equity and second mortgages
 
162

 
(7
)
 
14

 
(65
)
 
104

Commercial loans
 
1,013

 
(88
)
 

 
278

 
1,203

Consumer loans
 
7

 
(1
)
 

 
1

 
7

Commercial equipment
 
764

 
(299
)
 
34

 
645

 
1,144

 
 
$
10,515

 
$
(744
)
 
$
54

 
$
900

 
$
10,725

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase Credit Impaired**
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

** There is no allowance for loan loss on the PCI portfolios. A more detailed rollforward schedule will be presented if an allowance is required.
The following tables detail loan receivable and allowance balances disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology at June 30, 2019 and 2018 and December 31, 2018.

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June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
June 30, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Ending balance:
individually
 evaluated for
impairment
 
Ending balance:
collectively
 evaluated for
impairment
 
Purchase Credit Impaired
 
Total
 
Ending balance:
individually
 evaluated for
impairment
 
Ending balance:
collectively
 evaluated for
impairment
 
Purchase Credit Impaired
 
Total
 
Ending balance:
individually
 evaluated for
impairment
 
Ending balance:
collectively
 evaluated for
impairment
 
Purchase Credit Impaired
 
Total
Loan Receivables:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
20,918

 
$
895,305

 
$
1,725

 
$
917,948

 
$
27,540

 
$
848,691

 
$
1,785

 
$
878,016

 
$
26,492

 
$
800,450

 
$
1,503

 
$
828,445

Residential first mortgages
 
2,123

 
154,096

 
451

 
156,670

 
2,527

 
153,716

 
466

 
156,709

 
2,434

 
160,186

 
470

 
163,090

Residential rentals
 
971

 
120,692

 
327

 
121,990

 
1,745

 
121,656

 
897

 
124,298

 
1,396

 
124,799

 
1,274

 
127,469

Construction and land development
 

 
35,662

 

 
35,662

 
729

 
28,976

 

 
29,705

 
729

 
27,646

 
272

 
28,647

Home equity and second mortgages
 
471

 
35,126

 
269

 
35,866

 
288

 
35,201

 
72

 
35,561

 
299

 
36,408

 
319

 
37,026

Commercial loans
 
2,626

 
64,991

 

 
67,617

 
2,751

 
68,929

 

 
71,680

 
2,792

 
54,727

 

 
57,519

Consumer loans
 

 
967

 

 
967

 
1

 
750

 

 
751

 
2

 
799

 

 
801

Commercial equipment
 
349

 
50,117

 

 
50,466

 
1,299

 
48,903

 

 
50,202

 
1,643

 
45,775

 

 
47,418

 
 
$
27,458

 
$
1,356,956

 
$
2,772

 
$
1,387,186

 
$
36,880

 
$
1,306,822

 
$
3,220

 
$
1,346,922

 
$
35,787

 
$
1,250,790

 
$
3,838

 
$
1,290,415

Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
289

 
$
6,720

 
$

 
$
7,009

 
$
326

 
$
6,556

 
$

 
$
6,882

 
$
182

 
$
6,381

 
$

 
$
6,563

Residential first mortgages
 

 
709

 

 
709

 

 
755

 

 
755

 

 
737

 

 
737

Residential rentals
 

 
458

 

 
458

 

 
498

 

 
498

 

 
469

 

 
469

Construction and land development
 

 
246

 

 
246

 

 
310

 

 
310

 
210

 
288

 

 
498

Home equity and second mortgages
 

 
131

 

 
131

 

 
133

 

 
133

 
7

 
97

 

 
104

Commercial loans
 
700

 
702

 

 
1,402

 
700

 
782

 

 
1,482

 
458

 
745

 

 
1,203

Consumer loans
 

 
9

 

 
9

 
1

 
5

 

 
6

 
1

 
6

 

 
7

Commercial equipment
 
192

 
762

 

 
954

 
153

 
757

 

 
910

 
508

 
636

 

 
1,144

 
 
$
1,181

 
$
9,737

 
$

 
$
10,918

 
$
1,180

 
$
9,796

 
$

 
$
10,976

 
$
1,366

 
$
9,359

 
$

 
$
10,725

Credit Quality Indicators
Credit quality indicators as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
 
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
Construction and Land Dev.
 
Residential Rentals
(dollars in thousands)
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
Unrated
 
$
106,552

 
$
112,280

 
$
2,017

 
$
2,172

 
$
38,698

 
$
37,478

Pass
 
790,002

 
741,037

 
33,645

 
26,805

 
82,614

 
85,551

Special mention
 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard
 
21,394

 
24,699

 

 
728

 
678

 
1,269

Doubtful
 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
 
$
917,948

 
$
878,016

 
$
35,662

 
$
29,705

 
$
121,990

 
$
124,298



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Commercial Loans
 
Commercial Equipment
 
Total Commercial Portfolios
(dollars in thousands)
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
Unrated
 
$
18,539

 
$
19,157

 
$
18,230

 
$
15,373

 
$
184,036

 
$
186,460

Pass
 
46,452

 
49,828

 
32,018

 
33,685

 
984,731

 
936,906

Special mention
 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard
 
2,626

 
2,695

 
218

 
1,144

 
24,916

 
30,535

Doubtful
 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
 
$
67,617

 
$
71,680

 
$
50,466

 
$
50,202

 
$
1,193,683

 
$
1,153,901

 
 
Non-Commercial Portfolios **
 
Total All Portfolios
(dollars in thousands)
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
Unrated
 
$
150,159

 
$
146,889

 
$
334,195

 
$
333,349

Pass
 
42,114

 
44,441

 
1,026,845

 
981,347

Special mention
 

 

 

 

Substandard
 
1,230

 
1,691

 
26,146

 
32,226

Doubtful
 

 

 

 

Loss
 

 

 

 

Total
 
$
193,503

 
$
193,021

 
$
1,387,186

 
$
1,346,922

** Non-commercial portfolios are generally evaluated based on payment activity but may be risk graded if part of a larger commercial relationship or are credit impaired (e.g. non-accrual loans, TDRs).
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
 
 
Residential First Mortgages
 
Home Equity and Second Mtg.
 
Consumer Loans
(dollars in thousands)
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
 
6/30/2019
 
12/31/2018
Performing
 
$
156,524

 
$
156,563

 
$
35,556

 
$
35,414

 
$
967

 
$
751

Nonperforming
 
146

 
146

 
310

 
147

 

 

Total
 
$
156,670

 
$
156,709

 
$
35,866

 
$
35,561

 
$
967

 
$
751

A risk-grading scale is used to assign grades to commercial relationships, which include commercial real estate, residential rentals, construction and land development, commercial loans and commercial equipment loans. Loans are graded at inception, annually thereafter when financial statements are received and at other times when there is an indication that a credit may have weakened or improved. Only commercial loan relationships with an aggregate exposure to the Bank of $1,000,000 or greater are subject to being risk rated.
Home equity and second mortgages and consumer loans are evaluated for creditworthiness in underwriting and are monitored based on borrower payment history. Residential first mortgages are evaluated for creditworthiness during credit due diligence before being purchased. Residential first mortgages, home equity and second mortgages and consumer loans are classified as unrated unless they are part of a larger commercial relationship that requires grading or have impairment quantified because of an event (e.g., TDRs or nonperforming loans).
Management regularly reviews credit quality indicators as part of its individual loan reviews and on a monthly and quarterly basis. The overall quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio is assessed using the Bank’s risk-grading scale, the level and trends of net charge-offs, nonperforming loans and delinquencies, the performance of TDRs and the general economic conditions in the Company’s geographical market. This review process is assisted by frequent internal reporting of loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and nonperforming and potential problem loans. Credit quality indicators and allowance factors are adjusted based on management’s judgment during the monthly and quarterly review process. Loans subject to risk ratings are graded on a scale of one to ten. The Company considers loans rated substandard, doubtful and loss as classified assets for regulatory and financial reporting.
Ratings 1 thru 6 - Pass

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Ratings 1 thru 6 have asset risks ranging from excellent-low risk to adequate. The specific rating assigned considers customer history of earnings, cash flows, liquidity, leverage, capitalization, consistency of debt service coverage, the nature and extent of customer relationship and other relevant specific business factors such as the stability of the industry or market area, changes to management, litigation or unexpected events that could have an impact on risks.
Rating 7 - OAEM (Other Assets Especially Mentioned) – Special Mention
These credits, while protected by the financial strength of the borrowers, guarantors or collateral, have reduced quality due to economic conditions, less than adequate earnings performance or other factors which require the lending officer to direct more than normal attention to the credit. Financing alternatives may be limited and/or command higher risk interest rates. OAEM loans are the first adversely classified assets on our watch list. These relationships are reviewed at least quarterly.
Rating 8 - Substandard
Substandard assets are assets that are inadequately protected by the sound worth or paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged. These assets have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified substandard. The loans may have a delinquent history or combination of weak collateral, weak guarantor strength or operating losses. When a loan is assigned to this category the Bank may estimate a specific reserve in the loan loss allowance analysis. These assets listed may include assets with histories of repossessions or some that are non-performing bankruptcies. These relationships will be reviewed at least quarterly.
Rating 9 - Doubtful
Doubtful assets have many of the same characteristics of Substandard with the exception that the Bank has determined that loss is not only possible but is probable and the risk is close to certain that loss will occur. When a loan is assigned to this category the Bank will identify the probable loss and the loan will receive a specific reserve in the loan loss allowance analysis. These relationships will be reviewed at least quarterly.
Rating 10 – Loss
Once an asset is identified as a definite loss to the Bank, it will receive the classification of “loss.” There may be some future potential recovery; however, it is more practical to write off the loan at the time of classification. Losses will be taken in the period in which they are determined to be uncollectable.
Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans and Acquired Loans
PCI loans had an unpaid principal balance of $3.5 million and a carrying value of $2.8 million at June 30, 2019. PCI loans represented 0.16% of total assets at June 30, 2019. Determining the fair value of the PCI loans at the time of acquisition required the Company to estimate cash flows expected to result from those loans and to discount those cash flows at appropriate rates of interest considering prepayment assumptions. For such loans, the excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is recognized as interest income over the remaining lives of the loans and is called accretable yield. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition reflects the impact of estimated credit losses and is called the nonaccretable difference. In accordance with GAAP, there was no carryover of a previously established allowance for loan losses from acquisition.
A summary of changes in the accretable yield for PCI loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2018 follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Year Ended
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
 
December 31, 2018
Accretable yield, beginning of period
 
$
680

 
$
459

 
$
734

 
$

 
$

Additions
 

 

 

 
517

 
517

Accretion
 
(68
)
 
(58
)
 
(122
)
 
(116
)
 
(230
)
Reclassification from (to) nonaccretable difference
 
156

 

 
156

 

 
134

Other changes, net
 
11

 

 
11

 

 
313

Accretable yield, end of period
 
$
779

 
$
401

 
$
779

 
$
401

 
$
734

At June 30, 2019, performing acquired loans, which totaled $88.4 million, included a $1.5 million net acquisition accounting fair market value adjustment, representing a 1.66% discount; and PCI loans which totaled $2.8 million, included a $684,000 adjustment, representing a 19.78% discount. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 there was $209,000 and $381,000, respectively, of accretion interest.

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Accounting standards require a periodic recast of the expected cash flows on the PCI loan portfolio. The recast was performed during the second quarter of 2019 which resulted in a reclassification of $156,000 from the credit (nonaccretable) portion of the discount to the liquidity (accretable) portion of the discount.  
The following is a summary of acquired and non-acquired loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
BY ACQUIRED AND NON-ACQUIRED
 
June 30, 2019
 
%
 
December 31, 2018
 
%
Acquired loans - performing
 
$
88,353

 
6.37
%
 
$
103,667

 
7.70
%
Acquired loans - purchase credit impaired ("PCI")
 
2,772

 
0.20
%
 
3,220

 
0.24
%
Total acquired loans
 
91,125

 
6.57
%
 
106,887

 
7.94
%
Non-acquired loans**
 
1,296,061

 
93.43
%
 
1,240,035

 
92.06
%
Gross loans
 
1,387,186

 
 
 
1,346,922

 
 
Net deferred costs (fees)
 
1,363

 
0.10
%
 
1,183

 
0.09
%
Total loans, net of deferred costs
 
$
1,388,549

 
 
 
$
1,348,105

 
 
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** Non-acquired loans include loans transferred from acquired pools following release of acquisition accounting FMV adjustments.
NOTE 4 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and other intangible assets are presented in the tables below.
(dollars in thousands)
 
As of June 30, 2019
 
As of December 31, 2018
Goodwill
 
$
10,835

 
$
10,835

 
 
As of June 30, 2019
 
As of December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Intangible
Assets
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Intangible
 Assets
Core deposit intangible
 
$
3,590

 
$
(1,140
)
 
$
2,450

 
$
3,590

 
$
(784
)
 
$
2,806

The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for intangible assets remaining as of June 30, 2019 is as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Remainder of 2019
 
$
332

2020
 
591

2021
 
495

2022
 
398

2023
 
302

Thereafter
 
332

 
 
$
2,450

NOTE 5 - OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (“OREO”)
OREO assets are presented net of the valuation allowance. The Company considers OREO as classified assets for regulatory and financial reporting. OREO carrying amounts reflect management’s estimate of the realizable value of these properties incorporating current appraised values, local real estate market conditions and related costs. An analysis of OREO activity follows.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
2018
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
8,111

 
$
9,341

 
$
9,341

Additions of underlying property
 
3,249

 
238

 
307

Disposals of underlying property
 
(416
)
 
(991
)
 
(1,005
)
Valuation allowance
 
(637
)
 
(283
)
 
(532
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
10,307

 
$
8,305

 
$
8,111


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During the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, OREO additions were $3.2 million and $238,000, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2019 additions of $3.2 million were for commercial real estate acquired at foreclosure on a $3.8 classified loan relationship recorded at the estimated fair value at the date of foreclosure less selling costs, establishing a new cost basis. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, additions of $238,000 were for $95,000 of capitalized costs to improve a residential development project and $143,000 for commercial real estate.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized net gains of $188,000 on disposals of $416,000 for multiple residential lots of $65,000, a commercial building of $316,000 and commercial equipment of $35,000.  In connection with the sale of the commercial building, the Bank provided a loan of $280,000. The transaction qualified for sales treatment under ASC Topic 610‑20 “Other Income – Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets”. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized net losses of $8,000 on disposals of $991,000 for multiple residential lots of $188,000, a commercial building of $476,000 and a commercial lot of $327,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, additions of $307,000 consisted of $165,000 of capitalized costs to improve a development project and $142,000 for commercial real estate.  The Company disposed of commercial real estate for proceeds of $807,000 and gains of $4,000 along with residential lots for proceeds of $190,000 and a loss of $12,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The Company had $200,000 of impaired loans secured by residential real estate for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process as of June 30, 2019. There were no impaired loans secured by residential real estate for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process as of December 31, 2018.
To adjust properties to current appraised values, additions to the valuation allowance were taken for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2018. OREO carrying amounts reflect management’s estimate of the realizable value of these properties incorporating current appraised values, local real estate market conditions and related costs.
Expenses applicable to OREO assets included the following.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
Valuation allowance
 
$
637

 
$
283

Losses (gains) on dispositions
 
(188
)
 
8

Operating expenses
 
39

 
60

 
 
$
488

 
$
351

NOTE 6 – DEPOSITS
Deposits consist of the following:
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Balance
 
%
 
Balance
 
%
Noninterest-bearing demand
 
$
226,712

 
15.17
%
 
$
209,378

 
14.65
%
Interest-bearing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand
 
458,686

 
30.69
%
 
437,170

 
30.58
%
Money market deposits
 
277,823

 
18.59
%
 
266,160

 
18.62
%
Savings
 
70,652

 
4.73
%
 
69,892

 
4.89
%
Certificates of deposit
 
460,569

 
30.82
%
 
447,029

 
31.27
%
Total interest-bearing
 
1,267,730

 
84.83
%
 
1,220,251

 
85.35
%
Total Deposits
 
$
1,494,442

 
100.00
%
 
$
1,429,629

 
100.00
%
The aggregate amount of certificates of deposit in denominations of $250,000 or more at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $126.9 million and $117.2 million, respectively.
The FDIC’s examination policies require that the Company monitor all customer deposit concentrations at or above 2% of total deposits. At June 30, 2019, the Bank had two customer deposit relationships that exceeded 2% of total deposits, totaling $202.3 million which represented 13.54% of total deposits. At December 31, 2018, the Bank had one customer deposit relationship that exceeded 2% of total deposits, totaling $158.8 million which represented 11.1% of total deposits.

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NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-2 “Leases” (Topic 842) and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 842. For the Company, Topic 842 primarily affected the accounting treatment for operating lease agreements in which the Company is the lessee. All of the leases in which the Company is the lessee are for branches and office space. All of these leases are classified as operating leases, and therefore, were previously not recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.  With the adoption of Topic 842, operating lease agreements are required to be recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as a right-of-use-asset with a corresponding lease liability.
At June 30, 2019, the Company had lease liabilities totaling $9.8 million and right of use assets totaling $9.7 million related to these leases. Remaining lease terms range from 6 months to 26 years.  The right of use assets and lease liabilities are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Company's lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Company's discretion. If at lease inception, the Company considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, the Company will include the extended term in the calculation of the right of use asset and lease liability. Topic 842 requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception over a similar term. For operating leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the FHLB fixed advance rate which corresponded with the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 was used.
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was 18.5 years and the weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of operating leases was 3.51%. Operating lease cost for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $436,000 and cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities was $368,000. Rent expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018, prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-2, was $468,000 which included $66,000 for acquired operating leases for facilities from the County First acquisition. All County First operating leases expired on or before December 31, 2018.
The Company elected to apply certain practical expedients provided under ASU 2016-2 whereby management did not reassess (i) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases and (iii) initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company accounted for lease and non-lease components separately because such amounts are readily determinable under our lease contracts.  ASC 842 allows a lessee to make an accounting policy election for short term leases whereby short-term lease are not recognized on the balance sheet.  However, the Company did not have any short-term leases upon adoption or during the quarter.
A maturity analysis of operating lease liabilities and reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the total operating lease liability is as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
 
As of
June 30, 2019
 
 
 
Lease payments due:
 
 
Within one year
 
$
718

After one but within two years
 
704

After two but within three years
 
730

After three but within four years
 
744

After four but within five years
 
753

After five years
 
10,066

Total undiscounted cash flows
 
$
13,715

Discount on cash flows
 
3,918

Total lease liability
 
$
9,797

NOTE 8 - GUARANTEED PREFERRED BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES (“TRUPs”)

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On June 15, 2005, Tri-County Capital Trust II (“Capital Trust II”), a Delaware business trust formed, funded and wholly-owned by the Company, issued $5.0 million of variable-rate capital securities in a private pooled transaction. The variable rate is based on the 90-day LIBOR rate plus 1.70%. The Trust used the proceeds from this issuance, along with the $155,000 for Capital Trust II’s common securities, to purchase $5.2 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures. The interest rate on the debentures and the trust preferred securities is variable and adjusts quarterly. These capital securities qualify as Tier I capital and are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in Junior Subordinated Debentures.” Both the capital securities of Capital Trust II and the junior subordinated debentures are scheduled to mature on June 15, 2035, unless called by the Company.
On July 22, 2004, Tri-County Capital Trust I (“Capital Trust I”), a Delaware business trust formed, funded and wholly owned by the Company, issued $7.0 million of variable-rate capital securities in a private pooled transaction. The variable rate is based on the 90-day LIBOR rate plus 2.60%. The Trust used the proceeds from this issuance, along with the Company’s $217,000 capital contribution for Capital Trust I’s common securities, to purchase $7.2 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures. The interest rate on the debentures and the trust preferred securities is variable and adjusts quarterly. These debentures qualify as Tier I capital and are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in Junior Subordinated Debentures.” Both the capital securities of Capital Trust I and the junior subordinated debentures are scheduled to mature on July 22, 2034, unless called by the Company.
NOTE 9 – SUBORDINATED NOTES
On February 6, 2015 the Company issued $23.0 million of unsecured 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due February 15, 2025 (“subordinated notes”). On February 13, 2015, the Company used proceeds of the offering to redeem all $20 million of the Company’s outstanding preferred stock issued under the Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) program. The subordinated notes qualify as Tier 2 regulatory capital and replaced SBLF Tier 1 capital. The subordinated notes are not listed on any securities exchange or included in any automated dealer quotation system and there is no market for the notes. The notes are unsecured obligations and are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future senior debt, whether secured or unsecured. The notes are not guaranteed obligations of any of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Interest will accrue at a fixed per annum rate of 6.25% from and including the issue date to but excluding February 15, 2020. From and including February 15, 2020 to but excluding the maturity date interest will accrue at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 479 basis points. Interest is payable on the notes on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing August 15, 2015, through February 15, 2020, and thereafter February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year through the maturity date or earlier redemption date.
The subordinated notes may be redeemed in whole or in part on February 15, 2020 or on any scheduled interest payment date thereafter and upon the occurrence of certain special events. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the principal amount of the subordinated notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. Any partial redemption will be made pro rata among all holders of the subordinated notes. The subordinated notes are not subject to repayment at the option of the holders. The subordinated notes may be redeemed at any time, if (1) a change or prospective change in law occurs that could prevent the Company from deducting interest payable on the notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (2) a subsequent event occurs that precludes the notes from being recognized as Tier 2 Capital for regulatory capital purposes, or (3) the Company is required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
NOTE 10 – REGULATORY CAPITAL
On April 18, 2016, the Bank’s primary regulator became the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), subject to regulation, supervision and regular examination by the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation (the “Commissioner”) and the FDIC. The Company is subject to regulation, examination and supervision by the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”), and the regulations of the Federal Reserve Board.
On January 1, 2015, the Company and Bank became subject to the new Basel III Capital Rules with full compliance with all of the final rule’s requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule, to be fully phased-in by January 1, 2019. In July 2013, the final rules were published (the “Basel III Capital Rules”) establishing a new comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations. The rules implement the Basel Committee’s December 2010 framework known as “Basel III” for strengthening international capital standards as well as certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. The Basel III Capital Rules substantially revise the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and depository institutions compared to the previous U.S. risk-based capital rules. The Basel III Capital Rules define the components of capital and address other issues affecting the numerator in banking institutions’ regulatory capital ratios. The Basel III Capital Rules also address risk weights and other issues affecting the

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denominator in banking institutions’ regulatory capital ratios and replace the existing risk-weighting approach with a more risk-sensitive approach. The Basel III Capital Rules also implement the requirements of Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act to remove references to credit ratings from the federal banking agencies’ rules.
The rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets minimum ratio of 4.50%, raise the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4.0% to 6.0%, require a minimum ratio (“Min. Ratio”) of Total Capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%, and require a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.0%. A new capital conservation buffer (“CCB”) is also established above the regulatory minimum capital requirements. This capital conservation buffer began its phase-in period beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase each subsequent year by an additional 0.625% until reaching its final level of 2.5% on January 1, 2019. Strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments were also implemented under the final rules. The final rules also revise the definition and calculation of Tier 1 capital, Total Capital, and risk-weighted assets.
As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company and Bank were well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action under the Basel III Capital Rules. Management believes, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject. The Company’s and the Bank’s actual regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table.
Regulatory Capital and Ratios
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
The Company
 
The Bank
 
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Common equity
 
 
 
$
163,644

 
$
154,482

 
$
195,736

 
$
185,073

Goodwill
 
 
 
(10,835
)
 
(10,835
)
 
(10,835
)
 
(10,835
)
Core deposit intangible (net of deferred tax liability)
 
 
 
(1,776
)
 
(2,034
)
 
(1,776
)
 
(2,034
)
AOCI losses
 
 
 
(1,044
)
 
1,847

 
(1,044
)
 
1,847

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
 
 
 
149,989

 
143,460

 
182,081

 
174,051

TRUPs
 
 
 
12,000

 
12,000

 

 

Tier 1 Capital
 
 
 
161,989

 
155,460

 
182,081

 
174,051

Allowable reserve for credit losses and other Tier 2 adjustments
 
 
 
10,969

 
11,027

 
10,969

 
11,027

Subordinated notes
 
 
 
23,000

 
23,000

 

 

Tier 2 Capital
 
 
 
$
195,958

 
$
189,487

 
$
193,050

 
$
185,078

Risk-Weighted Assets ("RWA")
 
 
 
$
1,444,651

 
$
1,384,807

 
$
1,442,319

 
$
1,383,048

Average Assets ("AA")
 
 
 
$
1,708,802

 
$
1,635,594

 
$
1,706,675

 
$
1,632,846

2019 Regulatory Min. Ratio + CCB (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Tier 1 Capital to RWA
 
7.00
%
 
10.38
%
 
10.36
%
 
12.62
%
 
12.58
%
Tier 1 Capital to RWA
 
8.50

 
11.21

 
11.23

 
12.62

 
12.58

Tier 2 Capital to RWA
 
10.50

 
13.56

 
13.68

 
13.38

 
13.38

Tier 1 Capital to AA (Leverage) (2)
 
n/a

 
9.48

 
9.50

 
10.67

 
10.66

____________________________________
(1)
These are the fully phased-in ratios as of January 1, 2019 that include the minimum capital ratio ("Min. Ratio") + the capital conservation buffer ("CCB"). The phase-in period is more fully described in the footnote above.
(2)
Tier 1 Capital to AA (Leverage) has no capital conservation buffer defined. PCA well capitalized is defined as 5.00%.
NOTE 11 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements” and FASB ASC Topic 825, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, which provides a framework for measuring and disclosing fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. FASB ASC Topic 820 requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet in periods subsequent to initial recognition, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available for sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans).
FASB ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants

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on the measurement date. FASB ASC Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis such as loans held for investment and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.
Under FASB ASC Topic 820, the Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded, and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine the fair value. These hierarchy levels are:
Level 1 inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3 inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally coincides with the Company’s quarterly valuation process. Transfers in and out of level 3 during a quarter are disclosed. There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 in the fair value hierarchy during the three months ending June 30, 2019.
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value:
Securities Available for Sale
Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Standard inputs include quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities (“GSEs”), municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.
Equity Securities Carried at Fair Value Through Income
Equity securities carried at fair value through income are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Standard inputs include quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 equity securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 2 equity securities include mutual funds with asset-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities (“GSEs”) as the underlying investment supporting the fund. Equity securities classified as Level 3 include mutual funds with asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.
Loans Receivable
The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis, however, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan loss is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan are considered impaired. Management estimates the fair value of impaired loans using one of several methods, including the collateral value, market value of similar debt, or discounted cash flows. Impaired loans not requiring a specific allowance represent loans for which the fair value of expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investment in such loans. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, substantially all of the impaired loans were evaluated based upon the fair value of the collateral.

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In accordance with FASB ASC 820, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral (loans with impairment) require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price (e.g., contracted sales price), the Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When the fair value of the impaired loan is derived from an appraisal, the Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 3. Fair value is re-assessed at least quarterly or more frequently when circumstances occur that indicate a change in the fair value. The fair values of impaired loans that are not measured based on collateral values are measured using discounted cash flows and considered to be Level 3 inputs.
Other Real Estate Owned
OREO is adjusted for fair value upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, OREO is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised value of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price (e.g., contracted sales price), the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When the fair value is derived from an appraisal, the Company records the foreclosed asset at nonrecurring Level 3.
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The tables below present the recorded amount of assets as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
(dollars in thousands)
Description of Asset
 
June 30, 2019
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Available for sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CMOs
 
$
106,534

 
$

 
$
106,534

 
$

MBS
 
12,033

 

 
12,033

 

U.S. Agency
 
11,645

 

 
11,645

 

Total available for sale securities
 
$
130,212

 
$

 
$
130,212

 
$

Equity securities carried at fair value through income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CRA investment fund
 
$
4,603

 
$

 
$
4,603

 
$

(dollars in thousands)
Description of Asset
 
December 31, 2018
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Available for sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and U.S. Agencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CMOs
 
$
100,740

 
$

 
100,740

 
$

MBS
 
7,361

 

 
7,361

 

U.S. Agency
 
11,875

 

 
11,875

 

Total available for sale securities
 
$
119,976

 
$

 
$
119,976

 
$

Equity securities carried at fair value through income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CRA investment fund
 
$
4,428

 
$

 
$
4,428

 
$

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
The Company may be required to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were included in the tables below.
(dollars in thousands)
Description of Asset
 
June 30, 2019
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Loans with impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,117

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,117

Commercial loans
 
119

 

 

 
119

Commercial equipment
 
26

 

 

 
26

Total loans with impairment
 
$
2,262

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,262

Other real estate owned
 
$
10,307

 
$

 
$

 
$
10,307


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(dollars in thousands)
Description of Asset
 
December 31, 2018
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Loans with impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,699

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,699

Commercial loans
 
163

 

 

 
163

Commercial equipment
 
25

 

 

 
25

Total loans with impairment
 
$
2,887

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,887

Other real estate owned
 
$
8,111

 
$

 
$

 
$
8,111

Loans with impairment had unpaid principal balances of $3.4 million and $4.1 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, and include impaired loans with a specific allowance.
The following tables provide information describing the unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
 
June 30, 2019
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Description of Asset
 
 
Loans with impairment
 
$
2,262

 
Third party appraisals and in-house
real estate evaluations of fair value
 
Management discount for property
type and current market conditions
 
0%-50% (34%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate owned
 
$
10,307

 
Third party appraisals and in-house
real estate evaluations of fair value
 
Management discount for property
type and current market conditions
 
0%-50% (15%)
 
December 31, 2018
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Description of Asset
 
 
Loans with impairment
 
$
2,887

 
Third party appraisals and in-house
real estate evaluations of fair value
 
Management discount for property
type and current market conditions
 
0%-50% (29%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate owned
 
$
8,111

 
Third party appraisals and in-house
real estate evaluations of fair value
 
Management discount for property
type and current market conditions
 
0%-50% (14%)
NOTE 12 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial instruments require disclosure of fair value information, whether or not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets, when it is practical to estimate the fair value. A financial instrument is defined as cash, evidence of an ownership interest in an entity or a contractual obligation which requires the exchange of cash. Certain items are specifically excluded from the financial instrument fair value disclosure requirements, including the Company’s common stock, OREO, premises and equipment and other assets and liabilities.
The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Therefore, any aggregate unrealized gains or losses should not be interpreted as a forecast of future earnings or cash flows. Furthermore, the fair values disclosed should not be interpreted as the aggregate current value of the Company.

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The Company’s estimated fair values of financial instruments are presented in the following tables.
June 30, 2019
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Fair Value Measurements
Description of Asset (dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities - AFS
 
$
130,212

 
$
130,212

 
$

 
$
130,212

 
$

Investment securities - HTM
 
95,657

 
96,372

 
1,499

 
94,873

 

Equity securities carried at fair value through income
 
4,603

 
4,603

 

 
4,603

 
 
Non-marketable equity securities in other financial institutions
 
209

 
209

 

 
209

 

FHLB Stock
 
3,236

 
3,236

 

 
3,236

 

Net loans receivable
 
1,377,631

 
1,351,638

 

 

 
1,351,638

Accrued Interest Receivable
 
5,431

 
5,431

 

 
5,431

 

Investment in BOLI
 
36,734

 
36,734

 

 
36,734

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings, NOW and money market accounts
 
$
1,033,873

 
1,033,873

 
$

 
$
1,033,873

 
$

Time deposits
 
460,569

 
462,743

 

 
462,743

 

Long-term debt
 
30,403

 
30,770

 

 
30,770

 

Short term borrowings
 
10,000

 
10,037

 

 
10,037

 

TRUPs
 
12,000

 
10,776

 

 
10,776

 

Subordinated notes
 
23,000

 
23,041

 

 
23,041

 

See the Company’s methodologies disclosed in Note 21 of the Company’s 2018 Form 10‑K for the fair value methodologies used as of December 31, 2018:
December 31, 2018
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Fair Value Measurements
Description of Asset (dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities - AFS
 
$
119,976

 
$
119,976

 
$

 
$
119,976

 
$

Investment securities - HTM
 
96,271

 
93,745

 
999

 
92,746

 

Equity securities carried at fair value through income
 
4,428

 
4,428

 
 
 
4,428

 

Non-marketable equity securities in other financial institutions
 
209

 
209

 

 
209

 

FHLB Stock
 
3,821

 
3,821

 

 
3,821

 

Net loans receivable
 
1,337,129

 
1,298,465

 

 

 
1,298,465

Accrued Interest Receivable
 
4,957

 
4,957

 

 
4,957

 

Investment in BOLI
 
36,295

 
36,295

 

 
36,295

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings, NOW and money market accounts
 
$
982,600

 
982,600

 
$

 
$
982,600

 
$

Time deposits
 
447,029

 
446,683

 

 
446,683

 

Long-term debt
 
20,436

 
20,568

 

 
20,568

 

Short term borrowings
 
35,000

 
35,016

 

 
35,016

 

TRUPs
 
12,000

 
10,924

 

 
10,924

 

Subordinated notes
 
23,000

 
23,085

 

 
23,085

 

At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had outstanding loan commitments and standby letters of credit of $34.7 million and $47.3 million, respectively, and $22.5 million and $21.2 million, respectively. Additionally, at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, customers had $228.8 million and $211.5 million, respectively, available and unused on lines of credit, which include lines of credit for commercial customers, home equity loans as well as builder and construction lines. Based on the short-

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term lives of these instruments, the Company does not believe that the fair value of these instruments differs significantly from their carrying values.
The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
NOTE 13 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following tables present the components of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. The Company’s comprehensive gains and losses and reclassification adjustments were solely for securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Reclassification adjustments are recorded in non-interest income.
(dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Before Tax
 
Tax Effect
 
Net of Tax
 
Before Tax
 
Tax Effect
 
Net of Tax
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
 
$
2,093

 
$
576

 
$
1,517

 
$
(392
)
 
$
(108
)
 
$
(284
)
Reclassification adjustments
 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
2,093

 
$
576

 
$
1,517

 
$
(392
)
 
$
(108
)
 
$
(284
)
(dollars in thousands)
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Before Tax
 
Tax Effect
 
Net of Tax
 
Before Tax
 
Tax Effect
 
Net of Tax
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
 
$
3,989

 
$
1,098

 
$
2,891

 
$
(1,367
)
 
$
(376
)
 
$
(991
)
Reclassification adjustments
 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
3,989

 
$
1,098

 
$
2,891

 
$
(1,367
)
 
$
(376
)
 
$
(991
)
The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
(dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
 
 
Net Unrealized Gains
And Losses
 
Net Unrealized Gains
And Losses
 
Net Unrealized Gains
And Losses
 
Net Unrealized Gains
And Losses
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
$
(473
)
 
$
(1,898
)
 
$
(1,847
)
 
$
(1,191
)
Other comprehensive gains (losses), net of tax before reclassifications
 
1,517

 
(284
)
 
2,891

 
(991
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 

Net other comprehensive income (loss)
 
1,517

 
(284
)
 
2,891

 
(991
)
End of period
 
$
1,044

 
$
(2,182
)
 
$
1,044

 
$
(2,182
)
NOTE 14 - EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”)
Basic earnings per common share represent income available to common shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Potential common shares that may have been issued by the Company related to outstanding stock options and were determined using the treasury stock method. The Company has not granted any stock options since 2007 and all outstanding options expired on July 17, 2017.
Basic and diluted earnings per share have been computed based on weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding as follows:

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(dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net Income
 
$
3,627

 
$
2,335

 
$
7,504

 
$
3,556

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of common shares outstanding
 
5,559,821

 
5,551,123

 
5,558,984

 
5,549,428

Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
 

 

 

 

Average number of shares used to calculate diluted EPS
 
5,559,821

 
5,551,123

 
5,558,984

 
5,549,428

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.42

 
$
1.35

 
$
0.64

Diluted
 
0.65

 
0.42

 
1.35

 
0.64


NOTE 15 – INCOME TAXES
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with its subsidiaries. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. If it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized, deferred tax assets will be reduced by a valuation allowance. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of tax expense.
(dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Current income tax expense
 
$
1,653

 
$
980

 
$
3,030

 
$
1,460

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
 
(259
)
 
(152
)
 
(320
)
 
(99
)
Income tax expense as reported
 
$
1,394

 
$
828

 
$
2,710

 
$
1,361

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effective tax rate
 
27.8
%
 
26.2
%
 
26.5
%
 
27.7
%
Net deferred tax assets totaled $5.9 million at June 30, 2019 and $6.7 million at December 31, 2018. No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded at June 30, 2019 as management believes it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will be realized against deferred tax liabilities and projected future taxable income.
The effective income tax rates differed from the statutory federal and state income tax rates during 2019 and 2018, respectively, primarily due to the effect of merger related expenses, tax-exempt loans, life insurance policies, the income tax effects associated with stock-based compensation and certain non-deductible expenses for state income taxes.

NOTE 16 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has stock-based incentive arrangements to attract and retain key personnel. In May 2015, the 2015 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by shareholders, which authorizes the issuance of restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, stock units and stock options to the Board of Directors and key employees. Compensation expense for service-based awards is recognized over the vesting period. Performance-based awards are recognized based on a vesting schedule and the probability of achieving goals specified at the time of the grant. The 2015 Plan replaced the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan.
Stock-based compensation expense totaled $91,000 and $167,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and $133,000 and $238,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the vesting of grants of restricted stock. The Company has not granted any stock options since 2007 and all outstanding options expired on July 17, 2017.

The Company granted restricted stock in accordance with the Plan. The vesting period for outstanding restricted stock grants is between three and five years. As of June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, unrecognized stock compensation expense was $366,000

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and $430,000, respectively. The following tables summarize the nonvested restricted stock awards outstanding at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
 
 
Restricted Stock
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 
 
 
Nonvested at January 1, 2019
25,473

 
$
28.76

 
Granted
3,584

 
30.00

 
Vested
(13,912
)
 
23.85

 
Cancelled

 

 
Nonvested at June 30, 2019
15,145

 
$
26.52

 
 
Restricted Stock
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 
 
 
Nonvested at January 1, 2018
32,809

 
$
22.61

 
Granted
10,662

 
36.43

 
Vested
(17,607
)
 
21.85

 
Cancelled
(391
)
 
27.69

 
Nonvested at December 31, 2018
25,473

 
$
28.76


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Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Report may not be based on historical facts and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.” Statements in this report that are not strictly historical are forward-looking and are based upon current expectations that may differ materially from actual results. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to the Company’s and Community Bank of the Chesapeake’s future growth and management’s outlook or expectations for revenue, assets, asset quality, profitability, business prospects, net interest margin, non-interest revenue, allowance for loan losses, the level of credit losses from lending, liquidity levels, capital levels, or other future financial or business performance strategies or expectations, and any statements of the plans and objectives of management for future operations products or services, including the expected benefits from, and/or the execution of integration plans relating to the County First acquisition, or any other acquisition that we undertake in the future; plans and cost savings regarding branch closings or consolidation; any statement of expectation or belief; projections related to certain financial metrics; and any statement of assumptions underlying the foregoing. These forward-looking statements express management’s current expectations or forecasts of future events, results and conditions, and by their nature are subject to and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements made herein. Factors that might cause actual results to differ materially from those made in such statements include, but are not limited to: the synergies and other expected financial benefits from the County First acquisition, or any acquisition that we undertake in the future, may not be realized within the expected time frames; changes in The Community Financial Corporation or Community Bank of the Chesapeake’s strategy; costs or difficulties related to integration matters might be greater than expected; availability of and costs associated with obtaining adequate and timely sources of liquidity; the ability to maintain credit quality; general economic trends; changes in interest rates; loss of deposits and loan demand to other financial institutions; substantial changes in financial markets; changes in real estate value and the real estate market; regulatory changes; the impact of government shutdowns or sequestration; the possibility of unforeseen events affecting the industry generally; the uncertainties associated with newly developed or acquired operations; the outcome of litigation that may arise; market disruptions and other effects of terrorist activities; and the matters described in “Item 1A Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the Year Ended December 31, 2018, and in its other Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The Company’s forward-looking statements may also be subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those that it may discuss elsewhere in this Report or in its filings with the SEC, accessible on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unforeseen events, except as required under the rules and regulations of the SEC.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this document in that actual results could differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, due to a variety of factors. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this Report, and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this Report.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Critical accounting policies are defined as those that involve significant judgments and uncertainties and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. The Company considers its determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of OREO and the valuation of deferred tax assets to be critical accounting policies.
The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the general practices of the United States banking industry. Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions and judgments. Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and, as such, have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported.
Estimates, assumptions and judgments are necessary when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset not carried on the financial statements at fair value warrants an impairment write-down or valuation reserve to be established or when an asset or liability needs to be recorded contingent upon a future event. Carrying assets and liabilities at fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility. The fair values and the information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based either on quoted market prices or are provided by other third-party sources, when available. When these sources are not available, management makes estimates based upon what it considers to be the best available information.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that exist in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two principles of accounting: (1) Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 450 “Contingencies,” which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and are estimable and (2) FASB ASC 310 “Receivables,” which requires that losses be accrued when it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest payments according to the contractual terms of the loan. The loss, if any, is determined by the difference between the loan balance and the value of collateral, the present value of expected future cash flows and values observable in the secondary markets.
The allowance for loan loss balance is an estimate based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio. The allowance includes a specific and a general component. The specific component consists of management’s evaluation of certain classified and non-accrual loans and their underlying collateral. Management assesses the ability of the borrower to repay the loan based upon all information available. Loans are examined to determine a specific allowance based upon the borrower’s payment history, economic conditions specific to the loan or borrower and other factors that would impact the borrower’s ability to repay the loan on its contractual basis. Depending on the assessment of the borrower’s ability to pay and the type, condition and value of collateral, management will establish an allowance amount specific to the loan.
Management uses a risk scale to assign grades to commercial relationships, which include commercial real estate, residential rentals, construction and land development, commercial loans and commercial equipment loans. Commercial loan relationships with an aggregate exposure to the Bank of $1,000,000 or greater are risk rated. Residential first mortgages, home equity and second mortgages and consumer loans are monitored on an ongoing basis based on borrower payment history. These loans are unrated unless they are part of a larger commercial relationship that requires grading or have impairment quantified because of an event (e.g., TDRs or nonperforming loans).
The Company’s commercial loan portfolio is periodically reviewed by regulators and independent consultants engaged by management.
In establishing the general component of the allowance, management analyzes non-impaired loans in the portfolio including changes in the amount and type of loans. This analysis reviews trends by portfolio segment in charge-offs, delinquency, classified loans, loan concentrations and the rate of portfolio segment growth. Qualitative factors also include an assessment of the current regulatory environment, the quality of credit administration and loan portfolio management and national and local economic trends. Based upon this analysis a loss factor is applied to each loan category and the Bank adjusts the loan loss allowance by increasing or decreasing the provision for loan losses.
Management has significant discretion in making the judgments inherent in the determination of the allowance for loan losses, including the valuation of collateral, assessing a borrower’s prospects of repayment and in establishing loss factors on the general component of the allowance. Changes in loss factors have a direct impact on the amount of the provision and on net income. Errors

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in management’s assessment of the global factors and their impact on the portfolio could result in the allowance not being adequate to cover losses in the portfolio and may result in additional provisions. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the allowance for loan losses was $10.9 million and $11.0 million, respectively, or 0.79% and 0.81%, respectively, of total loans. An increase or decrease in the allowance could result in a charge or credit to income before income taxes that materially impacts earnings.
For additional information regarding the allowance for loan losses, refer to Notes 1 and 7 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the discussion in this MD&A.
Other Real Estate Owned
OREO is carried at fair value net of a valuation allowance. The OREO valuation allowance is based on FASB ASC 450 “Contingencies,” as well as the accounting guidance on impairment of long-lived assets. These statements require that the Company establish a valuation allowance when it has determined that the carrying amount of a foreclosed asset exceeds its fair value. Fair value of a foreclosed asset is measured by the cash flows expected to be realized from its subsequent disposition. These cash flows include the costs of selling or otherwise disposing of the asset.
In estimating the fair value of OREO, management must make significant assumptions regarding the timing and amount of cash flows. For example, in cases where the real estate acquired is undeveloped land, management must gather the best available evidence regarding the market value of the property, including appraisals, cost estimates of development and broker opinions. Due to the highly subjective nature of this evidence, as well as the limited market, long time periods involved and substantial risks, cash flow estimates are subject to change. Errors regarding any aspect of the costs or proceeds of developing, selling or otherwise disposing of foreclosed real estate could result in the allowance being inadequate to reduce carrying costs to fair value and may require an additional provision for valuation allowances.
For additional information regarding OREO, refer to Notes 1 and 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Deferred Tax Assets
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effects of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. FASB ASC 740 requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Management periodically evaluates the ability of the Company to realize the value of its deferred tax assets.  If management were to determine that it would not be more likely than not that the Company would realize the full amount of the deferred tax assets, it would establish a valuation allowance to reduce the carrying value of the deferred tax asset to the amount it believes would be realized.  The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are the Company’s forecast of future taxable income and available tax-planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets.
Failure to achieve forecasted taxable income might affect the ultimate realization of the net deferred tax assets. Factors that may affect the Company’s ability to achieve sufficient forecasted taxable income include, but are not limited to, the following: increased competition, a decline in net interest margin, a loss of market share, decreased demand for financial services and national and regional economic conditions.
The Company’s provision for income taxes and the determination of the resulting deferred tax assets and liabilities involve a significant amount of management judgment and are based on the best information available at the time. The Company operates within federal and state taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions.
For additional information regarding income taxes and deferred tax assets, refer to Notes 1 and 13 in the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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ECONOMY
The presence of federal government agencies, as well as significant government facilities, and the related private sector support for these entities, has led to faster economic growth in our market and lower unemployment compared to the nation as a whole. In addition, the Bank’s entry into the greater Annapolis and Fredericksburg markets has provided the Bank with additional loan and deposit opportunities. These opportunities have positively impacted the Bank’s organic growth.
Economic conditions, competition, and the monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal government significantly affect most financial institutions, including the Bank. Lending and deposit activities and fee income generation are influenced by levels of business spending and investment, consumer income, consumer spending and savings, capital market activities, and competition among financial institutions, as well as customer preferences, interest rate conditions and prevailing market rates on competing products in our market areas.
The economy continued to grow in 2018 with annual GDP growth during 2018 in excess of 2.9%. During the first quarter there was concern that a lower stock market experienced towards the end of 2018 could impact consumer spending in 2019. It appears that consumer spending rebounded during the second quarter of 2019 along with the stock market. During the last two years, consumer confidence has increased due to positive economic trends such as lower unemployment, increased housing metrics and solid performance in the financial markets. However, it appears in the first six months of 2019 GDP growth is at a slower pace than 2018. The possibility of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve could extend the current recovery, but trade issues and tariffs could more than offset any benefit received from rate cuts. It appears that the markets have already priced in some rate cuts.
Income growth should remain strong because of low unemployment and increasing workforce participation. The Mid-Atlantic region in which the Company operates continued to experience continued improved regional economic performance. In the Bank’s footprint residential housing demand was stable during 2018 with home prices up between 3.5% to 5.0% compared to the prior year. If the Federal Reserve follows through on its recent indications that it will likely cut rates, and if those rate cuts steepen the yield curve, the Company's net interest margin could be positively impacted.
The presence of several major federal facilities located within the Bank’s footprint and in adjoining counties contributes to economic growth. Major federal facilities include the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in St. Mary’s County, the Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center in Charles County and the Naval Surface Warfare –Naval Support Facility in King George County. In addition, there are several major federal facilities located in adjoining markets including Andrews Air Force Base and Defense Intelligence Agency & Defense Intelligence Analysis Center in Prince Georges County, Maryland and the U.S. Marine Base Quantico, Drug Enforcement Administration Quantico facility and Federal Bureau of Investigation Quantico facility in Prince William County, Virginia. These facilities directly employ thousands of local employees and serve as an important player in the region’s overall economic health.
The impact of government shutdowns or sequestration is more acutely felt in the Bank’s footprint. In addition to the temporary economic impact to government employees, the Bank’s business customers, which include government contractors that directly support the federal government and small businesses that indirectly support the government and its employees, can be impacted with permanent losses of revenue. A prolonged shutdown or a lack of confidence in the federal government’s ability to fund its operations could impact spending and investments in the Company’s footprint.
The economic health of the region, while stabilized by the influence of the federal government, is not solely dependent on this sector. Calvert County is home to the Dominion Power Cove Point Liquid Natural Gas Terminal, which is one of the nation’s largest liquefied natural gas terminals and Dominion Power is currently constructing liquefaction facilities for exporting liquefied natural gas. Unemployment rates and household income in the Company’s footprint have historically performed better than the national averages.
For additional information regarding the local economy and its impact on the Company’s business refer to the Business Section in the Company’s Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018 under the caption “Market Area” (Part I. Item 1. Business Section – Market Area).

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USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Statements included in management’s discussion and analysis include non-GAAP financial measures and should be read along with the accompanying tables, which provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures. The Company’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures and believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide additional useful information that allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the Company’s performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the Company. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. See Non-GAAP reconciliation schedules that immediately follow:
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES (UNAUDITED) - THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED 
Reconciliation of US GAAP Net Income, Earnings Per Share (EPS), Return on Average Assets (ROAA) and Return on Average Common Equity (ROACE) to Non-GAAP Operating Net Income, EPS, ROAA and ROACE
This 10‑Q, including the accompanying financial statement tables, contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. This financial information includes certain operating performance measures, which exclude merger and acquisition costs. These expenses are not considered part of recurring operations, such as “operating net income,” “operating earnings per share,” “operating return on average assets,” and “operating return on average common equity.” These non-GAAP measures are included because the Company believes they may provide useful supplemental information for evaluating the underlying performance trends of the Company.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net income (as reported)
 
$
3,627

 
$
2,335

 
$
7,504

 
$
3,556

Merger and acquisition costs (net of tax)
 

 
546

 

 
2,681

Non-GAAP operating net income
 
$
3,627

 
$
2,881

 
$
7,504

 
$
6,237

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes (as reported)
 
$
5,021

 
$
3,163

 
$
10,214

 
$
4,917

Merger and acquisition costs ("M&A")
 

 
741

 

 
3,609

Adjusted pretax income
 
5,021

 
3,904

 
10,214

 
8,526

Income tax expense
 
1,394

 
1,023

 
2,710

 
2,289

Non-GAAP operating net income
 
$
3,627

 
$
2,881

 
$
7,504

 
$
6,237

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP diluted earnings per share ("EPS")
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.42

 
$
1.35

 
$
0.64

Non-GAAP operating diluted EPS before M&A
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.52

 
$
1.35

 
$
1.12

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP return on average assets ("ROAA")
 
0.84
%
 
0.59
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.45
%
Non-GAAP operating ROAA before M&A
 
0.84
%
 
0.73
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.79
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP return on average common equity ("ROACE")
 
8.99
%
 
6.34
%
 
9.41
%
 
4.84
%
Non-GAAP operating ROACE before M&A
 
8.99
%
 
7.82
%
 
9.41
%
 
8.49
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (as reported)
 
$
3,627

 
$
2,335

 
$
7,504

 
$
3,556

Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
5,559,821

 
5,551,123

 
5,558,984

 
5,549,428

Average assets
 
$
1,721,196

 
$
1,579,645

 
$
1,710,253

 
$
1,580,586

Average equity
 
$
161,376

 
$
147,295

 
$
159,420

 
$
147,005


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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES (UNAUDITED)
Reconciliation of US GAAP total assets, common equity, common equity to assets and book value to Non-GAAP tangible assets, tangible common equity, tangible common equity to tangible assets and tangible book value.
This 10‑Q, including the accompanying financial statement tables, contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. This financial information includes certain performance measures, which exclude intangible assets. These non-GAAP measures are included because the Company believes they may provide useful supplemental information for evaluating the underlying performance trends of the Company.
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
June 30, 2018
Total assets
 
$
1,756,448

 
$
1,689,227

 
$
1,586,288

Less: intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
10,835

 
10,835

 
10,603

Core deposit intangible
 
2,450

 
2,806

 
3,186

Total intangible assets
 
13,285

 
13,641

 
13,789

Tangible assets
 
$
1,743,163

 
$
1,675,586

 
$
1,572,499

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total common equity
 
$
163,645

 
$
154,482

 
$
147,246

Less: intangible assets
 
13,285

 
13,641

 
13,789

Tangible common equity
 
$
150,360

 
$
140,841

 
$
133,457

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares outstanding at end of period
 
5,582,438

 
5,577,559

 
5,574,511

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP common equity to assets
 
9.32
%
 
9.15
%
 
9.28
%
Non-GAAP tangible common equity to tangible assets
 
8.63
%
 
8.41
%
 
8.49
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP common book value per share
 
$
29.31

 
$
27.70

 
$
26.41

Non-GAAP tangible common book value per share
 
$
26.93

 
$
25.25

 
$
23.94


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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND RATIOS
The following table shows selected historical consolidated financial data for the Company for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. You should read this table together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and Item 6. Selected Financial Data as presented in the Company’s Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
KEY OPERATING RATIOS
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Return on average assets
 
0.84
%
 
0.59
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.45
%
Return on average common equity
 
8.99

 
6.34

 
9.41

 
4.84

Average total equity to average total assets
 
9.38

 
9.32

 
9.32

 
9.30

Interest rate spread
 
3.06

 
3.21

 
3.06

 
3.28

Net interest margin
 
3.33

 
3.41

 
3.32

 
3.47

Cost of funds
 
1.27

 
0.94

 
1.26

 
0.89

Cost of deposits
 
1.10

 
0.74

 
1.08

 
0.68

Cost of debt
 
3.97

 
3.17

 
3.81

 
2.84

Efficiency ratio
 
62.82

 
73.23

 
61.24

 
78.64

Non-interest expense to average assets
 
2.12

 
2.47

 
2.05

 
2.71

Net operating expense to average assets
 
1.83

 
2.24

 
1.78

 
2.47

Avg. int-earning assets to avg. int-bearing liabilities
 
121.15

 
121.22

 
120.84

 
121.16

Net charge-offs to average loans
 
0.09

 
0.05

 
0.14

 
0.11

COMMON SHARE DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per common share
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.42

 
$
1.35

 
$
0.64

Diluted net income per common share
 
0.65

 
0.42

 
1.35

 
0.64

Cash dividends paid per common share
 
0.125

 
0.10

 
0.25

 
0.20

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
5,559,821

 
5,551,123

 
5,558,984

 
5,549,428

Diluted
 
5,559,821

 
5,551,123

 
5,558,984

 
5,549,428


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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND RATIOS (Continued)
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
ASSET QUALITY
 
  

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total assets
 
$
1,756,448

 
$
1,689,227

 
$
67,221

 
4.0
 %
Gross loans
 
1,387,186

 
1,346,922

 
40,264

 
3.0

Classified Assets
 
36,888

 
40,819

 
(3,931
)
 
(9.6
)
Allowance for loan losses
 
10,918

 
10,976

 
(58
)
 
(0.5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Past due loans - 31 to 89 days
 
2,187

 
1,134

 
1,053

 
92.9

Past due loans >=90 days
 
10,459

 
11,110

 
(651
)
 
(5.9
)
Total past due (delinquency) loans
 
12,646

 
12,244

 
402

 
3.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans (a)
 
13,288

 
19,282

 
(5,994
)
 
(31.1
)
Accruing troubled debt restructures (TDRs) (b)
 
2,196

 
6,676

 
(4,480
)
 
(67.1
)
Other real estate owned (OREO)
 
10,307

 
8,111

 
2,196

 
27.1

Non-accrual loans, OREO and TDRs
 
$
25,791

 
$
34,069

 
$
(8,278
)
 
(24.3
)%
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Classified assets to total assets
 
2.10
%
 
2.42
%
 
 
 
 
Classified assets to risk-based capital
 
18.82

 
21.54

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
 
0.79

 
0.81

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans
 
82.16

 
56.92

 
 
 
 
Past due loans - 31 to 89 days to total loans
 
0.16

 
0.08

 
 
 
 
Past due loans >=90 days to total loans
 
0.75

 
0.82

 
 
 
 
Total past due (delinquency) to total loans
 
0.91

 
0.91

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans to total loans
 
0.96

 
1.43

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans and TDRs to total loans
 
1.12

 
1.93

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans and OREO to total assets
 
1.34

 
1.62

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans, OREO and TDRs to total assets
 
1.47

 
2.02

 
 
 
 
COMMON SHARE DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Book value per common share
 
$
29.31

 
$
27.70

 
 
 
 
Tangible book value per common share**
 
26.93

 
25.25

 
 
 
 
Common shares outstanding at end of period
 
5,582,438

 
5,577,559

 
 
 
 
OTHER DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Full-time equivalent employees
 
195

 
189

 
 
 
 
Branches (c)
 
12

 
12

 
 
 
 
Loan Production Offices
 
5

 
5

 
 
 
 
CAPITAL RATIOS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 capital to average assets
 
9.48
%
 
9.50
%
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 common capital to risk-weighted assets
 
10.38

 
10.36

 
 
 
 
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
 
11.21

 
11.23

 
 
 
 
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets
 
13.56

 
13.68

 
 
 
 
Common equity to assets
 
9.32

 
9.15

 
 
 
 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
 
8.63

 
8.41

 
 
 
 
_______________________________________
**
Non-GAAP financial measure. See reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures.

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(a)
Non-accrual loans include all loans that are 90 days or more delinquent and loans that are non-accrual due to the operating results or cash flows of a customer. Non-accrual loans can include loans that are current with all loan payments.
(b)
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Bank had total TDRs of $2.2 million and $6.7 million, respectively, with $52,000 and $29,000, respectively, in non-accrual status. These loans are classified as non-accrual loans for the calculation of financial ratios.
(c)
The Company closed four of the five acquired County First branches in May 2018.

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OVERVIEW
The Bank is headquartered in Southern Maryland with 12 branches located in Maryland and Virginia including Waldorf (two branches), Bryans Road, Dunkirk, Leonardtown, La Plata (two branches), Charlotte Hall, Prince Frederick, Lusby, California, Maryland; and Fredericksburg, Virginia.  The Bank has two operation centers located at the main office in Waldorf, Maryland and in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  The Company maintains five loan production offices (“LPOs”) in Annapolis, La Plata, Prince Frederick and Leonardtown, Maryland; and Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Leonardtown LPO is co-located with the branch and the Fredericksburg LPO is co-located with the operation center.
The Bank increased assets through organic deposit and loan growth until its first acquisition in January 2018. Our ability to offer fast, flexible, local decision-making will continue to attract significant new business relationships. Our business model is customer-focused, utilizing relationship teams that provide customers with specific banker contacts and a support team to address product and service demands. Our structure provides a consistent and superior level of professional service. Excelling at customer service is a critical part of our culture. The Bank focuses business generation efforts on commercial businesses with revenues between $5.0 million and $35.0 million as well as local municipal agencies and not-for-profits. The Bank’s marketing targets transactional deposit accounts, which are all deposit accounts other than certificates of deposit. Increases in transaction deposit accounts lessen the Bank’s dependence on higher-cost funding, such as certificates of deposit and borrowings. Although we believe that this strategy will increase financial performance over time, increasing the balances of certain products, such as commercial lending and transaction accounts, may also increase the Bank’s noninterest expense. We recognize that certain lending and deposit products increase the possibility of losses from credit and other risks.  
The Company’s income is earned primarily from interest received on loans and investments. Our primary source of funds for making these loans and investments is deposits. Consequently, one of the key measures of our success is net interest income, or the difference between the income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest-earning assets and the rate we pay on interest-bearing liabilities, which is called net interest spread. In addition to earning interest on loans and investments, we earn income through fees and other charges to our clients.
On January 1, 2018, the Company completed its merger of County First Bank (“County First”) with and into the Bank, with the Bank as the surviving bank (the “Merger”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 31, 2017, by and among the Company, the Bank and County First. The aggregate merger consideration consisted of 918,526 shares of the Company’s common stock and $2.1 million in cash. Based upon the $38.78 per share closing price of the Company’s common stock, the transaction value was $37.7 million. Just prior to the acquisition on December 31, 2017, County First had total assets of $226.7 million, total net loans of $142.4 million and total deposits of $199.2. Approximately $160 million of the acquired deposits were stable low-cost transaction accounts. The closing of four of the five acquired branches in the spring of 2018 positively impacted the Company’s operating expense run rate in the second half of 2018.
For additional information regarding the Company’s business combination and goodwill policies as well as purchase accounting of the acquisition, refer to Notes 1 and 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
2018 Operations Summary
The Company completed the acquisition of County First on January 1, 2018, increasing the Company’s asset size by $200 million to just under $1.6 billion. As planned, the Company closed four of the five acquired County First branches during May of 2018. The La Plata downtown branch remains open. County First closed its Fairfax, Virginia loan production office prior to the legal merger. The first six months of 2018 included operating expenses to support the merged operations with County First. The closure of four branches and reductions in headcount during the second quarter positively impacted the Company’s non-interest expense run rate in the second half of 2018 with noninterest expense decreasing to $16.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018 compared to $21.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $11.2 million or $2.02 per diluted share. The annual results included merger and acquisition costs net of tax of $2.7 million. The impact of merger and acquisition costs resulted in a reduction to earnings per share of $0.49 for the year ended December 31, 2018. The Company’s return on average assets (“ROAA”) and return on average common equity (“ROACE”) were 0.70% and 7.53% in the year ended December 31, 2018. Pretax net income decreased $964,000 or 5.9% to $15.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.  The Company’s pretax returns on average assets and common stockholders’ equity for 2018 were 0.96% and 10.33%, respectively.

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Net interest margin increased for the year ended December 31, 2018 six basis points from 3.37% for the year ended December 31, 2017 to 3.43% for the year ended December 31, 2018. This year-over-year stability in margins was primarily due to the acquisition of lower cost County First transaction deposits as well as the acquisition of additional transaction deposits which changed the overall funding mix of the Bank’s interest-bearing liabilities. If the impacts of $742,000 of accretion interest were excluded, net interest margin for 2018 would have reduced five basis points to 3.38%. The Company was successful at controlling its overall deposit and funding costs. Cumulative deposit and funding betas between December 31, 2016-2018 were less than 30%.
The Company reported operating net income of $13.9 million, or $2.51 per share for the year ended December 31, 2018 with operating ROAA and operating ROACE of 0.87% and 9.34%, respectively. The Company’s operating net income increased as expected in the second half of 2018. Operating net income increased to $7.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018 compared to $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in earnings in the third and fourth quarters was primarily the result of decreased merger costs, the reduction in the Company’s expense run rate with the successful integration of the County First transaction and increased net interest income.
The efficiency ratio and net operating expense ratios for the year ended December 31, 2018 were 69.42% and 2.13%, respectively. The efficiency and net operating expense ratios in 2018 reflect the costs associated with the merger, the higher employee headcount for the first six months of 2018 and the duplication of systems and resources to integrate County First during 2018.
The following were balance sheet highlights for 2018:
Gross loans increased 17.1% or $196.9 million from $1,150.0 million at December 31, 2017 to $1,346.9 million at December 31, 2018, due to the County First acquisition and $90.0 million or 7.8% growth in the Company’s legacy portfolios.
Transaction accounts increased $328.0 million, or 50.1% to $982.6 million at December 31, 2018 from $654.6 million at December 31, 2018. Transaction deposit accounts increased to 68.7% of deposits at December 31, 2018 from 59.2% of deposits at December 31, 2017. The County First transaction accounted for approximately $168 million of the $328 million increase in transaction deposits.
Total deposits increased $323.4 million to $1,429.6 million in 2018, which included an increase in transaction accounts of $328.0 million and a decrease in time deposits of $4.6 million.
Wholesale funding decreased in 2018, primarily due to the Bank’s increased liquidity from deposit acquisition. Wholesale funding as a percentage of assets decreased to 6.43% at December 31, 2018 from 18.63% at December 31, 2017. Wholesale funding includes brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. Wholesale funding decreased $153.4 million or 59% to $108.5 million at December 31, 2018 from $261.9 million at December 31, 2017.
Liquidity improved with the increase in transaction deposits and decrease in wholesale funding. The Company’s net loan to deposit ratio decreased from 103.1% at December 31, 2017 to 93.5% at December 31, 2018.  The Company used available on-balance sheet liquidity during 2018 to fund loans, increase investments and pay down wholesale funding. 
Classified assets as a percentage of assets improved in 2018 decreased 116 basis points from 3.58% at December 31, 2017 to 2.42% at December 31, 2018.
Non-accrual loans, OREO and TDRs to total assets increased 31 basis points to 2.02% at December 31, 2018 from 1.71% at December 31, 2017.

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2019 Operations Summary - Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Bank stabilized net interest margin, controlled expenses, continued to organically grow loans and improved credit quality.
For the three months ended June 30, 2019, net income, diluted earnings per share, ROAA and ROACE were $3.6 million, $0.65, 0.84% and 8.99%, respectively. For the quarter ended March 31, 2019, net income, diluted earnings per share, ROAA and ROACE were $3.9 million, $0.70, 0.91% and 9.85%, respectively. The slight decrease in earnings was primarily the result of increased noninterest expense for OREO valuation allowances to adjust values to a ratified contract and elevated professional fees related to strategic projects that are not expected to impact the Company’s average run rate in future quarters. These decreases to earnings were partially offset by increased net interest income, a lower loan loss provision and increased noninterest income. The Company’s quarterly expense run rate is expected to range between $8.6 and $8.8 million for the remainder of 2019.
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net income, diluted earnings per share, ROAA and ROACE were $7.5 million, $1.35, 0.88% and 9.41%, respectively.
In the second quarter of 2019, net interest margin was stable, increasing slightly from 3.31% in the first quarter of 2019 to 3.33% for the three months ended June 30, 2019. An inverted yield curve as well as strong competition, contributed to net interest margin contraction in the second half of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019. Projected loan growth for 2019 ranges between 5%-7%. We continue to evaluate loan opportunities in light of marginal and total funding costs. Net interest margins should be positively impacted if Federal Reserve rate cuts steepen the yield curve.
Recent loan yields and deposit cost trends have been positive. Average contractual loan yields increased 13 basis points from 4.57% at September 30, 2018 to 4.70% at June 30, 2019. Contractual yields are based on contractual interest rates and do not include assumptions for the amortization of deferred costs and fees, non-accrual interest or accretion. In addition, ending loan balances of $1,387.2 million at June 30, 2019, included approximately $159 million in new loans generated in the prior nine months with an average contractual interest rate of 4.92%, which is 22 basis points greater that the 4.70% contractual interest rate on the entire portfolio. Further, average funding costs rose at a slower pace than asset yields during the second quarter of 2019, increasing two basis points from 1.25% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 to 1.27% for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Loan yields and overall interest-earning asset yields increased three basis points to 4.83% and 4.54%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the prior quarter.
The Company improved on-balance sheet liquidity over the last 18 months. Our loan to deposit ratio decreased from 103.1% at December 31, 2017 to 93.5% at December 31, 2018 and 92.2% at June 30, 2019. At the same time, wholesale funding, which includes brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances, decreased from $262.9 million or 18.6% of assets at December 31, 2017 to $108.6 million or 6.4% at December 31, 2018 and $80.4 million or 4.6% of assets at June 30, 2019. Increased liquidity provides more opportunities to lower our funding costs over time.
We are pleased with the decline in nonperforming assets in 2019. Although, OREO expenses were slightly elevated in the second quarter at $432,000, overall nonperforming assets have decreased $8.3 million from $34.1 million at December 31, 2018 to $25.8 million at June 30, 2019. Non-accrual loans, OREO and TDRs to total assets decreased 55 basis points to 1.47% at June 30, 2019 compared to 2.02% at December 31, 2018. The second quarter OREO expense was related to an offer of $1.8 million to buy a commercial building and is expected to settle in the third or fourth quarter of this year.
Management remains committed to controlling expenses. The six months ended June 30, 2019 efficiency ratio and net operating expense to average assets were 61.24% and 1.78%, respectively, compared to 78.64% and 2.47%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The first six months of 2018 were impacted by merger and acquisition costs related to the County First acquisition.
In the second quarter of 2019, the efficiency ratio and net operating expense to average assets were 62.8% and 1.83%, respectively. These ratios were impacted by higher than anticipated OREO charges. OREO charges contributed 2.8% and .09% to these ratios. In the first quarter of 2019, the efficiency ratio and net operating expense to average assets were 59.62% and 1.73%, respectively.
The Company has successfully integrated the County First acquisition into its existing franchise. The Company has returned to organic growth between 6%-7%. There have been several recently announced bank acquisitions in the Bank's market area. We believe current market disruptions will provide opportunities for continued organic growth.

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COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE  30, 2019 AND 2018
Earnings Summary

The Company reported net income for the three months ended June 30, 2019 of $3.6 million or diluted earnings per share of $0.65 compared to net income of $2.3 million or $0.42 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2018. There were no merger and acquisition costs for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and no impact to earnings per share. The June 30, 2018 results included merger and acquisition costs net of tax of $546,000, resulting in a $0.10 decline in earnings per share. The Company’s ROAA and ROACE were 0.84% and 8.99% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 0.59% and 6.34% in June 30, 2018.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and dividend income
 
18,118

 
15,754

 
$
2,364

 
15.0
 %
Interest expense
 
4,859

 
3,343

 
1,516

 
45.3
 %
Net interest income
 
13,259

 
12,411

 
848

 
6.8
 %
Provision for loan losses
 
375

 
400

 
(25
)
 
(6.3
)%
Noninterest income
 
1,253

 
901

 
352

 
39.1
 %
Noninterest expense
 
9,116

 
9,749

 
(633
)
 
(6.5
)%
Income before income taxes
 
5,021

 
3,163

 
1,858

 
58.7
 %
Income tax expense
 
1,394

 
828

 
566

 
68.4
 %
Net income
 
3,627

 
2,335

 
$
1,292

 
55.3
 %
The $1.3 million increase to net income in the second quarter of 2019 compared to the same quarter in 2018 was due to increased net interest income and non-interest income and decreased noninterest expense, of which $741,000 related to merger and acquisition costs incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2018. Increases to net income were partially offset by increased income tax expense of $566,000 for the comparable periods.
There were no merger and acquisition costs for the second quarter of 2019 and operating net income was the same as GAAP net income (see reconciliation of non-GAAP measures). The Company reported operating net income of $3.6 million, or $0.65 per share, for three months ended June 30, 2019. This compares to operating net income of $2.9 million, or $0.52 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The Company’s operating ROAA and ROACE were 0.84% and 8.99% for the second quarter of 2019 compared to 0.73% and 7.82% for the second quarter of 2018.
Net Interest Income
The primary component of the Company’s net income is its net interest income, which is the difference between income earned on assets and interest paid on the deposits and borrowings used to fund them. Net interest income is affected by the difference between the yields earned on the Company’s interest-earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the relative amounts of such assets and liabilities. Net interest income, divided by average interest-earning assets, represents the Company’s net interest margin.
Net interest income totaled $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, which represents a $848,000 or 6.8% increase from $12.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. As a result of organic growth, average total earning assets increased $136.9 million, or 9.4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 to $1,594.6 million compared to $1,457.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in average total earning assets for the three months ended June 30, 2019 from the comparable quarter in 2018, resulted primarily from a $87.6 million, or 6.9%, increase in average loans, and a $49.3 million, or 25.8%, increase in average investments. Interest income increased $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the second quarter of 2018. The increase in interest income resulted from larger average balances of interest-earning assets contributing $1.4 million and higher interest yields accounting for $945,000.
Average total interest-bearing liabilities increased $113.7 million, or 9.5%, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 to $1,316.2 million compared to $1,202.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. During the same time, average noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $1.4 million, or 0.7%, to $218.4 million compared to $217.0 million. Interest expense increased $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the second quarter of 2018. Higher interest rates accounted for $1.3 million of the increase in interest expense and increases in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities contributed $184,000.

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For the three-month comparative periods, average short-term borrowings and long-term debt decreased $28.3 million and were replaced with increases to average transaction accounts, which include savings, demand and money market, and non-interest-bearing accounts. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, average transaction accounts increased $130.1 million or 15.5% to $972.4 million from $842.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. During the same time, average time deposits increased $13.3 million or 2.9% to $472.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.
Net interest margin of 3.33% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was eight basis points lower than the 3.41% for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in net interest margin from the second quarter of 2018 resulted primarily from the Company’s interest earning asset yields increasing at a slower rate than overall funding costs. Interest earning asset yields increased 22 basis points from 4.32% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 to 4.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The Company’s cost of funds increased 33 basis points from 0.94% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 to 1.27% for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Net interest income was impacted by accretion interest of $209,000 and $152,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The following table shows the components of net interest income and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Interest and Dividend Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
 
$
16,366

 
$
14,483

 
$
1,883

 
13.0
 %
Taxable interest and dividends on investment securities
 
1,677

 
1,211

 
466

 
38.5
 %
Interest on deposits with banks
 
75

 
60

 
15

 
25.0
 %
Total Interest and Dividend Income
 
18,118

 
15,754

 
2,364

 
15.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
3,966

 
2,405

 
1,561

 
64.9
 %
Short-term borrowings
 
235

 
217

 
18

 
8.3
 %
Long-term debt
 
658

 
721

 
(63
)
 
(8.7
)%
Total Interest Expenses
 
4,859

 
3,343

 
1,516

 
45.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Interest Income (NII)
 
$
13,259

 
$
12,411

 
$
848

 
6.8
 %
The following table presents information on average balances and rates for deposits.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Average Balance
 
Average Rate
 
Average Balance
 
Average Rate
Savings
 
$
70,472

 
0.10
%
 
$
74,470

 
0.07
%
Interest-bearing demand and money market accounts
 
683,572

 
0.97
%
 
550,872

 
0.58
%
Certificates of deposit
 
472,118

 
1.94
%
 
458,801

 
1.39
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
 
1,226,162

 
1.29
%
 
1,084,143

 
0.89
%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
218,381

 

 
216,968

 

 
 
$
1,444,543

 
1.10
%
 
$
1,301,111

 
0.74
%

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The following table shows the change in funding sources and the cost of funds for the comparable periods:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Percentage
Funding
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Percentage
Funding
Interest-bearing deposits
 
$
1,226,162

 
1.29
%
 
79.90
%
 
$
1,084,143

 
0.89
%
 
76.38
%
Debt
 
90,063

 
3.97
%
 
5.87
%
 
118,384

 
3.17
%
 
8.34
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1,316,225

 
1.48
%
 
85.77
%
 
1,202,527

 
1.11
%
 
84.72
%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
218,381

 
 
 
14.23
%
 
216,968

 
 
 
15.28
%
Total funds
 
$
1,534,606

 
1.27
%
 
100.00
%
 
$
1,419,495

 
0.94
%
 
100.00
%
The following table presents information on the average balances of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and interest earned or paid thereon for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
 
Avg. Yield
/Cost
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
 
Avg. Yield
/Cost
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
899,883

 
$
10,714

 
4.76
%
 
$
818,370

 
$
9,420

 
4.60
%
Residential first mortgages
 
154,740

 
1,401

 
3.62
%
 
164,574

 
1,487

 
3.61
%
Residential rentals
 
124,307

 
1,560

 
5.02
%
 
129,621

 
1,429

 
4.41
%
Construction and land development
 
35,054

 
513

 
5.85
%
 
28,120

 
391

 
5.56
%
Home equity and second mortgages
 
36,384

 
524

 
5.76
%
 
38,526

 
489

 
5.08
%
Commercial and equipment loans
 
114,219

 
1,639

 
5.74
%
 
97,407

 
1,253

 
5.15
%
Consumer loans
 
885

 
15

 
6.78
%
 
820

 
14

 
6.83
%
Allowance for loan losses
 
(11,016
)
 

 

 
(10,608
)
 

 
0.00
%
Loan portfolio (1)
 
1,354,456

 
16,366

 
4.83
%
 
1,266,830

 
14,483

 
4.57
%
Investment securities, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
 
240,160

 
1,752

 
2.92
%
 
190,849

 
1,271

 
2.66
%
Interest-Earning Assets ("IEAs")
 
1,594,616

 
18,118

 
4.54
%
 
1,457,679

 
15,754

 
4.32
%
Cash and cash equivalents
 
20,306

 
 
 
 
 
25,142

 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
10,835

 
 
 
 
 
10,280

 
 
 
 
Core deposit intangible
 
2,564

 
 
 
 
 
3,316

 
 
 
 
Other assets
 
92,875

 
 
 
 
 
83,228

 
 
 
 
Total Assets
 
$
1,721,196

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,579,645

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings
 
$
70,472

 
$
18

 
0.10
%
 
$
74,470

 
$
13

 
0.07
%
Interest-bearing demand and money market accounts
 
683,572

 
1,655

 
0.97
%
 
550,872

 
796

 
0.58
%
Certificates of deposit
 
472,118

 
2,293

 
1.94
%
 
458,801

 
1,596

 
1.39
%
Long-term debt
 
20,189

 
148

 
2.93
%
 
37,560

 
226

 
2.41
%
Short-term borrowings
 
34,874

 
235

 
2.70
%
 
45,824

 
217

 
1.89
%
Subordinated Notes
 
23,000

 
359

 
6.24
%
 
23,000

 
359

 
6.24
%
TRUPS - Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures
 
12,000

 
151

 
5.03
%
 
12,000

 
136

 
4.53
%
Interest-Bearing Liabilities ("IBLs")
 
1,316,225

 
4,859

 
1.48
%
 
1,202,527

 
3,343

 
1.11
%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
218,381

 
 
 
 
 
216,968

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
25,214

 
 
 
 
 
12,855

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
 
161,376

 
 
 
 
 
147,295

 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
$
1,721,196

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,579,645

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
 
$
13,259

 
 
 
 
 
$
12,411

 
 
Interest rate spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.06
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.21
%
Net yield on interest-earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
3.33
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.41
%
Avg. loans to avg. deposits
 
 
 
 
 
93.76
%
 
 
 
 
 
97.37
%
Avg. transaction deposits to total avg. deposits **
 
 
 
 
 
67.32
%
 
 
 
 
 
64.74
%
Ratio of average IEAs to average IBLs
 
 
 
 
 
121.15
%
 
 
 
 
 
121.22
%
Cost of funds
 
 
 
 
 
1.27
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.94
%
Cost of deposits
 
 
 
 
 
1.10
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.74
%
Cost of debt
 
 
 
 
 
3.97
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.17
%
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Average balance includes non-accrual loans. There are no tax equivalent adjustments. There was $209,000 and $152,000 of accretion interest during the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
**
Transaction deposits excluded time deposits

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The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense of the Bank for the periods indicated. For each category of interest‑earning asset and interest‑bearing liability, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by old rate); and (2) changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by old volume). Changes in rate‑volume (changes in rate multiplied by the change in volume) have been allocated to changes due to volume.
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Volume
 
Due to
Rate
 
Total
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan portfolio (1)
 
$
1,059

 
$
824

 
$
1,883

Investment securities, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
 
360

 
121

 
481

Total interest-earning assets
 
$
1,419

 
$
945

 
$
2,364

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings
 
(1
)
 
6

 
5

Interest-bearing demand and money market accounts
 
321

 
538

 
859

Certificates of deposit
 
65

 
632

 
697

Long-term debt
 
(127
)
 
49

 
(78
)
Short-term borrowings
 
(74
)
 
92

 
18

Subordinated notes
 

 

 

Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures
 

 
15

 
15

Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
$
184

 
$
1,332

 
$
1,516

Net change in net interest income
 
$
1,235

 
$
(387
)
 
$
848

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(1)
Average balance includes non-accrual loans. There are no tax equivalent adjustments. There was $209,000 and $152,000 of accretion interest during the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Provision for Loan Losses
The following table shows the dollar and percentage changes for the provision for loan losses for the periods presented.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Provision for loan losses
 
$
375

 
$
400

 
$
(25
)
 
(6.25
)%
The provision for loan losses was at $375,000 and $400,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Net charge-offs of $303,000 were recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to net charge-offs of $146,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. See further discussion of the provision under the caption “Asset Quality” in the Comparison of Financial Condition section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

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Noninterest Income
Noninterest income of $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased by $352,000 compared to $901,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The increases were due to increased miscellaneous fees, unrealized gains on equity securities and increased service charge income. The Bank's larger asset size and customer base contributed to the increase. Noninterest income as a percentage of assets was 0.29% and 0.23%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
The following table shows the components of noninterest income and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Noninterest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan appraisal, credit, and miscellaneous charges
 
$
138

 
$
7

 
$
131

 
1,871.4
 %
Gain on sale of asset
 

 
1

 
(1
)
 
(100.0
)%
Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities
 
65

 
(78
)
 
143

 
(183
)%
Income from bank owned life insurance
 
222

 
224

 
(2
)
 
(0.9
)%
Service charges
 
828

 
747

 
81

 
10.8
 %
Total Noninterest Income
 
$
1,253

 
$
901

 
$
352

 
39.1
 %
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense decreased $633,000 or 6.5%, to $9.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $9.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, of which $741,000 of the variance was due to merger and acquisition costs incurred during June 30, 2018. The Company’s 2019 expense run rate has been positively impacted by the increased efficiencies from the County First acquisition and management’s continued focus on containing expense growth. The Company’s quarterly expense run rate is expected to range between $8.6 and $8.8 million for remaining quarters of 2019. The second quarter 2019 increase above $8.8 million run rate was primarily due to OREO valuation allowances to adjust values to a ratified contract and elevated professional fees related to strategic projects that are not expected to impact the Company’s average run rate in future quarters. Salary and benefits of $4.9 million were in line with management expectations for the second quarter of 2019. Salaries and benefits are expected to increase between two and four percent in 2019 compared to 2018. The higher range is based on Company meeting incentive plan targets.
Adjusted noninterest expense, which excludes merger-related expenses and OREO related expenses decreased $87,000, or 1.0%, to $8.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $8.8 million in June 30, 2018. Overall the decreases in adjusted noninterest expenses comparing the two periods were due primarily to decreases in salary and employee benefits of $244,000 related to the reduction of County First employee head count in the second half of 2018. This was partially offset by increased professional fees of $180,000.
The Company’s efficiency ratio2 was 62.82% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 73.23% for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The Company’s net operating expense ratio was 1.83% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2.24% for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The efficiency and net operating expense ratios improved primarily due to merger and acquisition costs incurred in the second quarter of 2018 and the elimination of duplicate systems and resources during the integration of County First. These costs began to decrease during the second half of 2018.
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2 
Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus noninterest income.
3 
The net operating expense ratio is defined as noninterest expense less noninterest income divided by average assets.

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The following tables show the components of noninterest expense and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Salary and employee benefits
 
$
4,881

 
$
5,129

 
$
(248
)
 
(4.8
)%
OREO valuation allowance and expenses
 
432

 
237

 
195

 
82.3
 %
Merger and acquisition costs
 

 
741

 
(741
)
 
(100.0
)%
Operating expenses
 
3,803

 
3,642

 
161

 
4.4
 %
Total Noninterest Expense
 
$
9,116

 
$
9,749

 
$
(633
)
 
(6.5
)%
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Noninterest Expense
 
  

 
  

 
  

 
  

Salary and employee benefits
 
$
4,881

 
$
5,129

 
$
(248
)
 
(4.8
)%
Occupancy expense
 
753

 
739

 
14

 
1.9
 %
Advertising
 
163

 
180

 
(17
)
 
(9.4
)%
Data processing expense
 
755

 
782

 
(27
)
 
(3.5
)%
Professional fees
 
606

 
426

 
180

 
42.3
 %
Merger and acquisition costs
 

 
741

 
(741
)
 
(100.0
)%
Depreciation of premises and equipment
 
166

 
202

 
(36
)
 
(17.8
)%
Telephone communications
 
66

 
69

 
(3
)
 
(4.3
)%
Office supplies
 
33

 
41

 
(8
)
 
(19.5
)%
FDIC Insurance
 
160

 
113

 
47

 
41.6
 %
OREO valuation allowance and expenses
 
432

 
237

 
195

 
82.3
 %
Core deposit intangible amortization
 
175

 
199

 
(24
)
 
(12.1
)%
Other
 
926

 
891

 
35

 
3.9
 %
Total Noninterest Expense
 
$
9,116

 
$
9,749

 
$
(633
)
 
(6.5
)%
Income Tax Expense
The Company’s consolidated effective tax rate is expected to be between 26.5% and 27.5% in 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2019 the effective tax rate was 27.8% and was slightly higher due to certain holding company expenses that are not deductible for state tax purposes. The Company’s consolidated effective tax rate was 26.2% in the second quarter of 2018.


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COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE  30, 2019 AND 2018
Earnings Summary

The Company reported net income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 of $7.5 million or diluted earnings per share of $1.35 compared to net income of $3.6 million or $0.64 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2018. There were no merger and acquisition costs for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and no impact to earnings per share. The June 30, 2018 results included merger and acquisition costs net of tax of $2.7 million, resulting in a $0.48 decline in earnings per share. The Company’s ROAA and ROACE were 0.88% and 9.41% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 0.45% and 4.84% for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and dividend income
 
35,915

 
31,647

 
$
4,268

 
13.5
 %
Interest expense
 
9,619

 
6,346

 
3,273

 
51.6
 %
Net interest income
 
26,296

 
25,301

 
995

 
3.9
 %
Provision for loan losses
 
875

 
900

 
(25
)
 
(2.8
)%
Noninterest income
 
2,314

 
1,932

 
382

 
19.8
 %
Noninterest expense
 
17,521

 
21,416

 
(3,895
)
 
(18.2
)%
Income before income taxes
 
10,214

 
4,917

 
5,297

 
107.7
 %
Income tax expense
 
2,710

 
1,361

 
1,349

 
99.1
 %
Net income
 
7,504

 
3,556

 
$
3,948

 
111.0
 %
The $3.9 million increase to net income in the first six months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 was due to increased net interest income and non-interest income and decreased noninterest expense, of which $3.6 million related to merger and acquisition costs incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2018. Increases to net income were partially offset by increased income tax expense of $1.3 million for the comparable periods.
There were no merger and acquisition costs for the first six months of 2019 and operating net income was the same as GAAP net income (see reconciliation of non-GAAP measures). The Company reported operating net income of $7.5 million, or $1.35 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This compares to operating net income of $6.2 million, or $1.12 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The Company’s operating ROAA and ROACE were 0.88% and 9.41% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 0.79% and 8.49% for the comparable period of 2018.
The increase in earnings for the comparable periods was primarily the result of the reduction in the Company’s expense run rate with the successful integration of the County First transaction, and increased net interest income. The Company completed the acquisition of County First on January 1, 2018, increasing the Company’s asset size by $200 million to just under $1.6 billion.  As of December 31, 2018, the Company’s assets were just under $1.7 billion. The Company closed four of the five acquired County First branches during May of 2018. The La Plata downtown branch remains open. County First closed its Fairfax, Virginia loan production office prior to the legal merger. The first six months of 2018 included operating expenses to support the merged operations with County First Bank. The closure of four branches and reductions in headcount during the second quarter of 2018 positively impacted the Company’s operating expense run rate in the second half of 2018.
Net Interest Income
The primary component of the Company’s net income is its net interest income, which is the difference between income earned on assets and interest paid on the deposits and borrowings used to fund them. Net interest income is affected by the difference between the yields earned on the Company’s interest-earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the relative amounts of such assets and liabilities. Net interest income, divided by average interest-earning assets, represents the Company’s net interest margin.
Net interest income totaled $26.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, which represents a $995,000 or 3.9% increase from $25.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. As a result of organic growth, average total earning assets increased $128.6 million, or 8.8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to $1,585.9 million compared to $1,457.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in average total earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from the comparable period

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in 2018, resulted primarily from a $79.5 million, or 6.3%, increase in average loans, and a $49.1 million, or 26.2%, increase in average investments. Interest income increased $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The increase in interest income resulted from larger average balances of interest-earning assets contributing $2.6 million and higher interest yields accounting for $1.7 million.
Average total interest-bearing liabilities increased $109.6 million, or 9.1%, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to $1,312.4 million compared to $1,202.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. During the same time, average noninterest-bearing demand deposits decreased $4.4 million, or 2.0%, to $213.9 million compared to $218.3 million. Interest expense increased $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. Higher interest rates accounted for $3.1 million of the increase in interest expense and increases in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities contributed $180,000. For the six-month comparative periods, average short-term borrowings and long-term debt decreased $41.1 million and were replaced with increases to average transaction accounts, which include savings, demand and money market, and non-interest-bearing accounts. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, average transaction accounts increased $149.2 million or 18.3% to $966.3 million from $817.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. During the same time, average time deposits decreased slightly $2.9 million or 0.6% to $461.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
During the second quarter of 2019, net interest margin slightly improved compared to the first quarter of 2019 increasing from 3.31% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 to 3.33% for the three months ended June 30, 2019. An inverted yield curve as well as strong competition contributed to net interest margin contraction in the second half of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019. The second quarter of 2019 was highlighted with average funding costs increasing at a slower pace than asset yields. Funding costs increased two basis points from 1.25% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 to 1.27% for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Loan yields and overall interest-earning asset yields increased three basis points to 4.83% and 4.54%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the prior quarter.
Net interest margin of 3.32% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was 15 basis points lower than the 3.47% for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in net interest margin from the first six months of 2018 resulted primarily from the Company’s interest earning asset yields increasing at a slower rate than overall funding costs. Interest earning asset yields increased 19 basis points from 4.34% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to 4.53% for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company’s cost of funds increased 37 basis points from 0.89% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to 1.26% for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Net interest income was impacted by accretion interest of $381,000 and $473,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The following table shows the components of net interest income and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Interest and Dividend Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
 
$
32,495

 
$
29,209

 
$
3,286

 
11.2
 %
Taxable interest and dividends on investment securities
 
3,300

 
2,306

 
994

 
43.1
 %
Interest on deposits with banks
 
120

 
132

 
(12
)
 
(9.1
)%
Total Interest and Dividend Income
 
35,915

 
31,647

 
4,268

 
13.5
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
7,734

 
4,361

 
3,373

 
77.3
 %
Short-term borrowings
 
569

 
500

 
69

 
13.8
 %
Long-term debt
 
1,316

 
1,485

 
(169
)
 
(11.4
)%
Total Interest Expenses
 
9,619

 
6,346

 
3,273

 
51.6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Interest Income (NII)
 
$
26,296

 
$
25,301

 
$
995

 
3.9
 %

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The following table presents information on average balances and rates for deposits.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Average Balance
 
Average Rate
 
Average Balance
 
Average Rate
Savings
 
$
70,504

 
0.10
%
 
$
74,706

 
0.07
%
Interest-bearing demand and money market accounts
 
681,889

 
0.99
%
 
524,082

 
0.51
%
Certificates of deposit
 
461,101

 
1.88
%
 
463,995

 
1.29
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
 
1,213,494

 
1.27
%
 
1,062,783

 
0.82
%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
213,876

 

 
218,327

 

 
 
$
1,427,370

 
1.08
%
 
$
1,281,110

 
0.68
%
The following table shows the change in funding sources and the cost of funds for the comparable periods:
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Percentage
Funding
 
Average
Balance
 
Average
Rate
 
Percentage
Funding
Interest-bearing deposits
 
$
1,213,494

 
1.27
%
 
79.51
%
 
$
1,062,783

 
0.82
%
 
74.78
%
Debt
 
98,906

 
3.81
%
 
6.48
%
 
140,027

 
2.84
%
 
9.85
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1,312,400

 
1.47
%
 
85.99
%
 
1,202,810

 
1.06
%
 
84.64
%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
213,876

 
 
 
14.01
%
 
218,327

 
 
 
15.36
%
Total funds
 
$
1,526,276

 
1.26
%
 
100.00
%
 
$
1,421,137

 
0.89
%
 
100.00
%

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The following table presents information on the average balances of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and interest earned or paid thereon for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
 
Avg. Yield
/Cost
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
 
Avg. Yield
/Cost
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
 
$
893,950

 
$
21,182

 
4.74
%
 
$
817,216

 
$
18,812

 
4.60
%
Residential first mortgages
 
155,813

 
2,897

 
3.72
%
 
166,811

 
3,061

 
3.67
%
Residential rentals
 
124,264

 
3,084

 
4.96
%
 
128,904

 
3,024

 
4.69
%
Construction and land development
 
33,236

 
970

 
5.84
%
 
28,480

 
765

 
5.37
%
Home equity and second mortgages
 
36,583

 
1,050

 
5.74
%
 
39,563

 
972

 
4.91
%
Commercial and equipment loans
 
115,958

 
3,283

 
5.66
%
 
98,919

 
2,547

 
5.15
%
Consumer loans
 
857

 
29

 
6.77
%
 
845

 
28

 
6.63
%
Allowance for loan losses
 
(11,078
)
 

 

 
(10,663
)
 

 
0.00
%
Loan portfolio (1)
 
1,349,583

 
32,495

 
4.82
%
 
1,270,075

 
29,209

 
4.60
%
Investment securities, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
 
236,318

 
3,420

 
2.89
%
 
187,228

 
2,438

 
2.60
%
Interest-Earning Assets ("IEAs")
 
1,585,901

 
35,915

 
4.53
%
 
1,457,303

 
31,647

 
4.34
%
Cash and cash equivalents
 
18,991

 
 
 
 
 
25,595

 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
10,835

 
 
 
 
 
10,213

 
 
 
 
Core deposit intangible
 
2,653

 
 
 
 
 
3,397

 
 
 
 
Other assets
 
91,873

 
 
 
 
 
84,078

 
 
 
 
Total Assets
 
$
1,710,253

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,580,586

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings
 
$
70,504

 
$
35

 
0.10
%
 
$
74,706

 
$
25

 
0.07
%
Interest-bearing demand and money market accounts
 
681,889

 
3,360

 
0.99
%
 
524,082

 
1,339

 
0.51
%
Certificates of deposit
 
461,101

 
4,339

 
1.88
%
 
463,995

 
2,997

 
1.29
%
Long-term debt
 
20,306

 
293

 
2.89
%
 
43,933

 
510

 
2.32
%
Short-term borrowings
 
43,600

 
569

 
2.61
%
 
61,094

 
500

 
1.64
%
Subordinated Notes
 
23,000

 
719

 
6.25
%
 
23,000

 
719

 
6.25
%
TRUPS - Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures
 
12,000

 
304

 
5.07
%
 
12,000

 
256

 
4.27
%
Interest-Bearing Liabilities ("IBLs")
 
1,312,400

 
9,619

 
1.47
%
 
1,202,810

 
6,346

 
1.06
%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
213,876

 
 
 
 
 
218,327

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
24,557

 
 
 
 
 
12,444

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
 
159,420

 
 
 
 
 
147,005

 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
$
1,710,253

 
 
 
 
 
$
1,580,586

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
 
$
26,296

 
 
 
 
 
$
25,301

 
 
Interest rate spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.06
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.28
%
Net yield on interest-earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
3.32
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.47
%
Avg. loans to avg. deposits
 
 
 
 
 
94.55
%
 
 
 
 
 
99.14
%
Avg. transaction deposits to total avg. deposits **
 
 
 
 
 
67.70
%
 
 
 
 
 
63.78
%
Ratio of average IEAs to average IBLs
 
 
 
 
 
120.84
%
 
 
 
 
 
121.16
%
Cost of funds
 
 
 
 
 
1.26
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.89
%
Cost of deposits
 
 
 
 
 
1.08
%
 
 
 
 
 
0.68
%
Cost of debt
 
 
 
 
 
3.81
%
 
 
 
 
 
2.84
%
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(1)
Average balance includes non-accrual loans. There are no tax equivalent adjustments. There was $381,000 and $473,000 of accretion interest during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
**
Transaction deposits excluded time deposits

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The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense of the Bank for the periods indicated. For each category of interest‑earning asset and interest‑bearing liability, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by old rate); and (2) changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by old volume). Changes in rate‑volume (changes in rate multiplied by the change in volume) have been allocated to changes due to volume.
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Volume
 
Due to
Rate
 
Total
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan portfolio (1)
 
$
1,914

 
$
1,372

 
$
3,286

Investment securities, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
 
710

 
272

 
982

Total interest-earning assets
 
$
2,624

 
$
1,644

 
$
4,268

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings
 
(2
)
 
12

 
10

Interest-bearing demand and money market accounts
 
778

 
1,243

 
2,021

Certificates of deposit
 
(27
)
 
1,369

 
1,342

Long-term debt
 
(341
)
 
124

 
(217
)
Short-term borrowings
 
(228
)
 
297

 
69

Subordinated notes
 

 

 

Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures
 

 
48

 
48

Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
$
180

 
$
3,093

 
$
3,273

Net change in net interest income
 
$
2,444

 
$
(1,449
)
 
$
995

___________________________________
(1)
Average balance includes non-accrual loans. There are no tax equivalent adjustments. There was $$381,000 and $473,000 of accretion interest during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Provision for Loan Losses
The following table shows the dollar and percentage changes for the provision for loan losses for the periods presented.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Provision for loan losses
 
$
875

 
$
900

 
$
(25
)
 
(2.78
)%
The provision for loan losses was at $875,000 and $900,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Net charge-offs of $933,000 were recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to net charge-offs of $690,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. See further discussion of the provision under the caption “Asset Quality” in the Comparison of Financial Condition section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

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Noninterest Income
Noninterest income of $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased by $382,000 compared to $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increases were due to increased miscellaneous fees, unrealized gains on equity securities and increased service charge income. The Bank's larger asset size and customer base contributed to the increase. Noninterest income as a percentage of assets was 0.27% and 0.24%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
The following table shows the components of noninterest income and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Noninterest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan appraisal, credit, and miscellaneous charges
 
$
196

 
$
60

 
$
136

 
226.7
 %
Gain on sale of asset
 
$

 
$
1

 
$
(1
)
 
(100.0
)%
Unrealized gains on equity securities
 
121

 
(78
)
 
199

 
 %
Income from bank owned life insurance
 
439

 
450

 
(11
)
 
(2.4
)%
Service charges
 
1,558

 
1,499

 
59

 
3.9
 %
Total Noninterest Income
 
$
2,314

 
$
1,932

 
$
382

 
19.8
 %
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense decreased $3.9 million or 18.2%, to $17.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $21.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, of which $3.6 million of the variance was due to merger and acquisition costs incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The Company’s 2019 expense run rate has been positively impacted by the increased efficiencies from the County First acquisition and management’s continued focus on containing expense growth. As previously explained second quarter elevated expenses for OREO valuation allowances and professional fees are not expected to impact the Company’s average run rate in future quarters. The Company’s quarterly expense run rate is expected to range between $8.6 and $8.8 million for remaining quarters of 2019. Salary and benefits of $9.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were in line with management expectations. Salaries and benefits are expected to increase between two and four percent in 2019 compared to 2018. The higher expected range is based on the Company meeting incentive plan targets.
Adjusted noninterest expense, which excludes merger-related expenses and OREO related expenses decreased $423,000, or 2.4%, to $17.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $17.5 million for the comparable period of 2018. The decreases in adjusted noninterest expenses comparing the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were due primarily to decreases in salary and employee benefits and operating expenses (other than professional fees) of $492,000 and $177,000, respectively. The reductions to operating expenses related to efficiencies gained from the County First integration. These decreases to expenses were partially offset by increased professional fees of $246,000 in the current year related to strategic projects not expected to impact the Company's expense run rate in the third and fourth quarters of 2019.

The Company’s efficiency ratio was 61.24% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 78.64% for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The Company’s net operating expense ratio was 1.78% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2.47% for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The efficiency and net operating expense ratios improved primarily due to merger and acquisition costs incurred in the first six months of 2018 and the elimination of duplicate systems and resources during the integration of County First. These costs began to decrease during the second half of 2018.
The following tables show the components of noninterest expense and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Salary and employee benefits
 
$
9,684

 
$
10,176

 
$
(492
)
 
(4.8
)%
OREO valuation allowance and expenses
 
488

 
351

 
137

 
39.0
 %
Merger and acquisition costs
 

 
3,609

 
(3,609
)
 
(100.0
)%
Operating expenses
 
7,349

 
7,280

 
69

 
0.9
 %
Total Noninterest Expense
 
$
17,521

 
$
21,416

 
$
(3,895
)
 
(18.2
)%

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Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2019
 
2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Noninterest Expense
 
  

 
  

 
  

 
  

Salary and employee benefits
 
$
9,684

 
$
10,176

 
$
(492
)
 
(4.8
)%
Occupancy expense
 
1,559

 
1,505

 
54

 
3.6
 %
Advertising
 
360

 
339

 
21

 
6.2
 %
Data processing expense
 
1,475

 
1,465

 
10

 
0.7
 %
Professional fees
 
1,024

 
778

 
246

 
31.6
 %
Merger and acquisition costs
 

 
3,609

 
(3,609
)
 
(100.0
)%
Depreciation of premises and equipment
 
355

 
401

 
(46
)
 
(11.5
)%
Telephone communications
 
118

 
168

 
(50
)
 
(29.8
)%
Office supplies
 
70

 
81

 
(11
)
 
(13.6
)%
FDIC Insurance
 
335

 
311

 
24

 
7.7
 %
OREO valuation allowance and expenses
 
488

 
351

 
137

 
39.0
 %
Core deposit intangible amortization
 
356

 
404

 
(48
)
 
(11.9
)%
Other
 
1,697

 
1,828

 
(131
)
 
(7.2
)%
Total Noninterest Expense
 
$
17,521

 
$
21,416

 
$
(3,895
)
 
(18.2
)%
Income Tax Expense
The Company’s consolidated effective tax rate is expected to be between 26.5% and 27.5% in 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 the effective tax rate was 26.5%, due to a first quarter 2019 adjustment to net deferred tax assets related to the accounting treatment for acquired Bank Owned Life Insurance. This tax benefit was partially offset by certain holding company expenses that are not deductible for state tax purposes. The Company’s consolidated effective tax rate was 27.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and was higher than the first six months of 2019 primarily due to certain non-deductible merger-related expenses.
The Company’s consolidated effective tax rate was 27.10% for the year ended December 31, 2018, due to lower tax rates enacted with the passage of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, partially offset by certain merger-related expenses and holding company expenses that are not deductible for state tax purposes.

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COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT JUNE 30, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
Assets
Total assets increased $67.2 million, or 4.0%, to $1.76 billion at June 30, 2019 compared to total assets of $1.69 billion at December 31, 2018 primarily due to increases in net loans of $40.5 million. In addition, total assets increased $9.2 million for investments, $5.3 million for cash, $2.2 million for OREO and $9.7 million in right of use assets for operating leases recorded in accordance with the new lease standard which was effective for the Company on January 1, 2019. All other assets increased $272,000. The differences in allocations between the cash and investment categories reflect operational needs.
The following table shows the Company’s assets and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Cash and due from banks
 
$
26,894

 
$
24,064

 
$
2,830

 
11.8
 %
Federal funds sold
 
8,350

 
5,700

 
2,650

 
46.5
 %
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
 
3,102

 
3,272

 
(170
)
 
(5.2
)%
Securities available for sale (AFS), at fair value
 
130,212

 
119,976

 
10,236

 
8.5
 %
Securities held to maturity (HTM), at amortized cost
 
95,657

 
96,271

 
(614
)
 
(0.6
)%
Equity securities carried at fair value through income
 
4,603

 
4,428

 
175

 
4.0
 %
Non-marketable equity securities held in other financial institutions
 
209

 
209

 

 
 %
FHLB stock - at cost
 
3,236

 
3,821

 
(585
)
 
(15.3
)%
Net Loans
 
1,377,631

 
1,337,129

 
40,502

 
3.0
 %
Goodwill
 
10,835

 
10,835

 

 
 %
Premises and equipment, net
 
22,575

 
22,922

 
(347
)
 
(1.5
)%
Other real estate owned (OREO)
 
10,307

 
8,111

 
2,196

 
27.1
 %
Accrued interest receivable
 
5,431

 
4,957

 
474

 
9.6
 %
Investment in bank owned life insurance
 
36,734

 
36,295

 
439

 
1.2
 %
Core deposit intangible
 
2,450

 
2,806

 
(356
)
 
(12.7
)%
Net deferred tax assets
 
5,915

 
6,693

 
(778
)
 
(11.6
)%
Right of use assets, net operating leases
 
9,729

 

 
9,729

 
 %
Other assets
 
2,578

 
1,738

 
840

 
48.3
 %
Total Assets
 
$
1,756,448

 
$
1,689,227

 
$
67,221

 
4.0
 %
The acquisition of County First and 2018 organic loan growth shifted the composition of the loan portfolios during 2018.  The increase in the commercial real estate portfolio from 63.25% of gross loans at December 31, 2017 to 65.18% at December 31, 2018 and 66.18% at June 30, 2019 should increase asset sensitivity over time. The relative decrease in residential first mortgage balances should also increase asset interest rate sensitivity. Regulatory concentrations for non-owner occupied commercial real estate and construction at June 30, 2019 were $602 million or 312% and $140 million or 72%, respectively.
The Company’s loan pipeline was approximately $112 million at June 30, 2019.

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Year to date gross loans increased $40.3 million or 6.0% (annualized) from December 31, 2018. The following is a breakdown of the Company’s loan portfolio at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
%  
 
December 31, 2018
 
%  
 
$ Change
 
Annualized % Change
Commercial real estate
 
$
917,948

 
66.18
 %
 
$
878,016

 
65.18
%
 
$
39,932

 
9.10
 %
Residential first mortgages
 
156,670

 
11.29
 %
 
156,709

 
11.63
%
 
(39
)
 
(0.05
)%
Residential rentals
 
121,990

 
8.79
 %
 
124,298

 
9.23
%
 
(2,308
)
 
(3.71
)%
Construction and land development
 
35,662

 
2.57
 %
 
29,705

 
2.21
%
 
5,957

 
40.11
 %
Home equity and second mortgages
 
35,866

 
2.59
 %
 
35,561

 
2.64
%
 
305

 
1.72
 %
Commercial loans
 
67,617

 
4.87
 %
 
71,680

 
5.32
%
 
(4,063
)
 
(11.34
)%
Consumer loans
 
967

 
0.07
 %
 
751

 
0.06
%
 
216

 
57.52
 %
Commercial equipment
 
50,466

 
3.64
 %
 
50,202

 
3.73
%
 
264

 
1.05
 %
Gross loans
 
1,387,186

 
100.00
 %
 
1,346,922

 
100.00
%
 
40,264

 
5.98
 %
Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net deferred costs (fees)
 
(1,363
)
 
(0.10
)%
 
(1,183
)
 
0.09
%
 
(180
)
 
30.43
 %
Allowance for loan losses
 
10,918

 
0.79
 %
 
10,976

 
0.81
%
 
(58
)
 
(1.06
)%
 
 
9,555

 
 
 
9,793

 
 
 
(238
)
 
(4.86
)%
Total loans, net of deferred costs
 
$
1,377,631

 
 
 
$
1,337,129

 
 
 
$
40,502

 
6.06
 %
The following is a breakdown of acquired and non-acquired loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
BY ACQUIRED AND NON-ACQUIRED
 
June 30, 2019
 
%  
 
December 31, 2018
 
%  
Acquired loans - performing
 
$
88,353

 
6.37
%
 
$
103,667

 
7.70
%
Acquired loans - purchase credit impaired ("PCI")
 
2,772

 
0.20
%
 
3,220

 
0.24
%
Total acquired loans
 
91,125

 
6.57
%
 
106,887

 
7.94
%
Non-acquired loans**
 
1,296,061

 
93.43
%
 
1,240,035

 
92.06
%
Gross loans
 
1,387,186

 
 
 
1,346,922

 
 
Net deferred costs (fees)
 
1,363

 
0.10
%
 
1,183

 
0.09
%
Total loans, net of deferred costs
 
$
1,388,549

 
 
 
$
1,348,105

 
 
________________________________
**
Non-acquired loans include loans transferred from acquired pools following release of acquisition accounting FMV adjustments.
At June 30, 2019, performing acquired loans totaled $88.4 million, net of a $1.5 million net acquisition accounting fair market value adjustment, representing a 1.66% discount; and PCI loans totaled $2.8 million, net of a $684,000 adjustment, representing a 19.78% discount. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 there was $209,000 and $381,000, respectively, of accretion interest.

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During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the non-acquired loan portfolios increased $56.0 million or at a 9.04% annualized rate. The following is a breakdown of the Company’s non-acquired loan portfolios at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Non-Acquired Loan Portfolios
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
%  
 
December 31, 2018
 
%  
 
$ Change
 
Annualized
% Change
Commercial real estate
 
$
860,547

 
66.40
%
 
$
810,248

 
65.33
%
 
$
50,299

 
12.42
 %
Residential first mortgages
 
156,219

 
12.05
%
 
156,243

 
12.60
%
 
(24
)
 
(0.03
)%
Residential rentals
 
104,716

 
8.08
%
 
105,458

 
8.50
%
 
(742
)
 
(1.41
)%
Construction and land development
 
35,662

 
2.75
%
 
29,705

 
2.40
%
 
5,957

 
40.11
 %
Home equity and second mortgages
 
23,179

 
1.79
%
 
21,703

 
1.75
%
 
1,476

 
13.60
 %
Commercial loans
 
67,617

 
5.22
%
 
70,146

 
5.66
%
 
(2,529
)
 
(7.21
)%
Consumer loans
 
842

 
0.06
%
 
562

 
0.05
%
 
280

 
99.64
 %
Commercial equipment
 
47,279

 
3.65
%
 
45,970

 
3.71
%
 
1,309

 
5.70
 %
 
 
$
1,296,061

 
100.00
%
 
$
1,240,035

 
100.00
%
 
$
56,026

 
9.04
 %

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Asset Quality
The following tables show asset quality ratios at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
ASSET QUALITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
1,756,448

 
$
1,689,227

 
$
67,221

 
3.98
 %
Gross loans
 
1,387,186

 
1,346,922

 
40,264

 
2.99

Classified Assets
 
36,888

 
40,819

 
(3,931
)
 
(9.63
)
Allowance for loan losses
 
10,918

 
10,976

 
(58
)
 
(0.53
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Past due loans - 31 to 89 days
 
2,187

 
1,134

 
1,053

 
92.86

Past due loans >=90 days
 
10,459

 
11,110

 
(651
)
 
(5.86
)
Total past due (delinquency) loans
 
12,646

 
12,244

 
402

 
3.28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans (a)
 
13,288

 
19,282

 
(5,994
)
 
(31.09
)
Accruing troubled debt restructures (TDRs) (b)
 
2,196

 
6,676

 
(4,480
)
 
(67.11
)
Other real estate owned (OREO)
 
10,307

 
8,111

 
2,196

 
27.07

Non-accrual loans, OREO and TDRs
 
$
25,791

 
$
34,069

 
$
(8,278
)
 
(24.30
)%
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Classified assets to total assets
 
2.10
%
 
2.42
%
 
 
 
 
Classified assets to risk-based capital
 
18.82

 
21.54

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
 
0.79

 
0.81

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans
 
82.16

 
56.92

 
 
 
 
Past due loans - 31 to 89 days to total loans
 
0.16

 
0.08

 
 
 
 
Past due loans >=90 days to total loans
 
0.75

 
0.82

 
 
 
 
Total past due (delinquency) to total loans
 
0.91

 
0.91

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans to total loans
 
0.96

 
1.43

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans and TDRs to total loans
 
1.12

 
1.93

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans and OREO to total assets
 
1.34

 
1.62

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans, OREO and TDRs to total assets
 
1.47

 
2.02

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
____________________________________
(a)
Non-accrual loans include all loans that are 90 days or more delinquent and loans that are non-accrual due to the operating results or cash flows of a customer. Non-accrual loans can include loans that are current with all loan payments.
(b)
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Bank had total TDRs of $2.2 million and $6.7 million, respectively, with $24,000 and $52,000, respectively, in non-accrual status. These loans are classified as non-accrual loans for the calculation of financial ratios.
The Company continues to maximize contractual rights with individual classified customer relationships. The objective is to expeditiously resolve non-performing or substandard credits that are not likely to become performing or passing credits in a reasonable timeframe. Management believes this strategy is in the best long-term interest of the Company.
Classified assets decreased $3.9 million from $40.8 million at December 31, 2018 to $36.9 million at June 30, 2019. Management considers classified assets to be an important measure of asset quality. The following is a breakdown of the Company’s classified and special mention assets at June 30, 2019, March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively:

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Classified Assets and Special Mention Assets
(dollars in thousands)
 
As of
06/30/2019
 
As of
03/31/2019
 
As of 
12/31/2018
 
As of 
12/31/2017
 
As of 
12/31/2016
 
As of 
12/31/2015
Classified loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
 
$
26,146

 
$
24,277

 
$
32,226

 
$
40,306

 
$
30,463

 
$
31,943

Doubtful
 

 

 

 

 
137

 
861

Loss
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total classified loans
 
26,146

 
24,277

 
32,226

 
40,306

 
30,600

 
32,804

Special mention loans
 

 

 

 
96

 

 
1,642

Total classified and special mention loans
 
$
26,146

 
$
24,277

 
$
32,226

 
$
40,402

 
$
30,600

 
$
34,446

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Classified loans
 
26,146

 
24,277

 
32,226

 
40,306

 
30,600

 
32,804

Classified securities
 
435

 
465

 
482

 
651

 
883

 
1,093

Other real estate owned
 
10,307

 
10,949

 
8,111

 
9,341

 
7,763

 
9,449

Total classified assets
 
$
36,888

 
$
35,691

 
$
40,819

 
$
50,298

 
$
39,246

 
$
43,346

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total classified assets as a percentage of total assets
 
2.10
%
 
2.08
%
 
2.42
%
 
3.58
%
 
2.94
%
 
3.79
%
Total classified assets as a percentage of Risk Based Capital
 
18.82
%
 
18.52
%
 
21.54
%
 
32.10
%
 
26.13
%
 
30.19
%
Non-accrual loans and OREO to total assets decreased 28 basis points from 1.62% at December 31, 2018 to 1.34% at June 30, 2019. Non-accrual loans, OREO and TDRs to total assets decreased 55 basis points from 2.02% at December 31, 2018 to 1.47% at June 30, 2019.
Non-accrual loans decreased $6.0 million from $19.3 million at December 31, 2018 to $13.3 million at June 30, 2019. The decrease in non-accrual loans during the first six months 2019, was largely the result of approximately $3.8 million of one classified relationship that was moved into OREO. In addition, a $1.8 million non-accrual loan was sold at carrying value with no charge-offs. At June 30, 2019, $10.8 million or 81% of total non-accruals of $13.3 million related to four customer relationships.  At December 31, 2018, $15.3 million or 79% of total non-accruals of $19.3 million related to four customer relationships. Non-accrual loans of $2.7 million (20%) were current with all payments of principal and interest with no impairment at June 30, 2019. Delinquent non-accrual loans were $10.6 million (80%) with specific reserves of $886,000 at June 30, 2019.   
Loans can be current but classified as non-accrual due to customer operating results or payment history. All interest accrued but not collected from loans that are placed on non-accrual or charged-off is reversed against interest income. In accordance with the Company’s policy, interest income is recognized on a cash basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual status.
Non-accrual loans included two TDRs at June 30, 2019 totaling $52,000 and one TDR totaling $29,000 at December 31, 2018. These loans were classified solely as non-accrual for the calculation of financial ratios. Loan delinquency (90 days or greater delinquent and 31‑89 days delinquent) increased $402,000 from $12.2 million, or 0.91% of loans, at December 31, 2018 to $12.6 million, or 0.91% of loans, at June 30, 2019.

TDRs decreased a net of $4.5 million or 67.1%, from $6.7 million December 31, 2018 to $2.2 million at June 30, 2019 due primarily to refinancing and principal paydowns. There was one TDR of $27,000 added during the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company had specific reserves of $251,000 on four TDRs totaling $1.6 million at June 30, 2019. The Company had specific reserves of $165,000 on one TDR totaling $1.6 million at December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, TDR disposals, which included payoffs and refinancing decreased by three loans totaling $3.9 million. TDR loan principal curtailment was $176,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018. There were no TDRs added during the year ended December 31, 2018.

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The following is a breakdown by loan classification of the Company’s TDRs at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Dollars
 
Number
of Loan
 
Dollars
 
Number
of Loans
Commercial real estate
 
$
2,082

 
4

 
$
5,612

 
7
Residential first mortgages
 
65

 
1

 
66

 
1
Residential rentals
 

 

 
216

 
1
Construction and land development
 

 

 
729

 
2
Commercial loans
 

 

 
53

 
1
Commercial equipment
 
101

 
3

 
29

 
1
Total TDRs
 
$
2,248

 
8

 
$
6,705

 
13
Less: TDRs included in non-accrual loans
 
(52
)
 
(2)

 
(29
)
 
(1)
Total accrual TDR loans
 
$
2,196

 
6

 
$
6,676

 
12
 
The Company recorded a $375,000 and $875,000 provision for loan loss expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to loan loss provisions of $400,000 and $900,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. Net charge-offs of $303,000 and $933,000 were recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. Net charge-offs of $146,000 and $690,000 were recognized for the same periods in 2018.
Allowance for loan loss levels decreased to 0.79% of total loans at June 30, 2019, compared to 0.81% at December 31, 2018. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on a periodic evaluation of the portfolio with consideration given to: overall loss experience; current economic conditions; size, growth and composition of the loan portfolio; financial condition of the borrowers; current appraised values of underlying collateral and other relevant factors that, in management’s judgment, warrant recognition in determining an adequate allowance. Improvements to baseline charge-off factors for the periods used to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance as well as improvements in some qualitative factors, such as improvements in classified assets were offset by increases in other qualitative factors, such as increased portfolio growth and concentrations. The specific allowance is based on management’s estimate of realizable value for particular loans. Management believes that the allowance is adequate.
The following is a summary roll-forward of the allowance and a breakdown of the Company’s general and specific allowances as a percentage of gross loans at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and year ended December 31, 2018:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
Year Ended
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
June 30, 2018
 
June 30, 2019
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2018
Beginning of period
 
$
10,846

 
$
10,471

 
$
10,976

 
$
10,515

 
$
10,515

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charge-offs
 
(333
)
 
(164
)
 
(1,075
)
 
(744
)
 
(1,217
)
Recoveries
 
30

 
18

 
142

 
54

 
273

Net charge-offs
 
(303
)
 
(146
)
 
(933
)
 
(690
)
 
(944
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
 
375

 
400

 
875

 
900

 
1,405

End of period
 
$
10,918

 
$
10,725

 
$
10,918

 
$
10,725

 
$
10,976

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)
 
(0.09
)%
 
(0.05
)%
 
(0.14
)%
 
(0.11
)%
 
(0.07
)%

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Breakdown of general and specific allowance as a percentage of gross loans
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2018
General allowance
 
$
9,737

 
$
9,359

 
$
9,796

Specific allowance
 
1,181

 
1,366

 
1,180

 
 
$
10,918

 
$
10,725

 
$
10,976

General allowance
 
0.70
%
 
0.72
%
 
0.73
%
Specific allowance
 
0.09
%
 
0.11
%
 
0.08
%
Allowance to gross loans
 
0.79
%
 
0.83
%
 
0.81
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance to non-acquired gross loans
 
0.84
%
 
0.92
%
 
0.89
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total acquired loans
 
$
91,125

 
$
118,995

 
$
106,887

Non-acquired loans**
 
$
1,296,061

 
$
1,171,420

 
$
1,240,035

Gross loans
 
$
1,387,186

 
$
1,290,415

 
$
1,346,922

____________________________________
**
Non-acquired loans include loans transferred from acquired pools following release of acquisition accounting FMV adjustments.
The OREO balance increased $2.2 million from $8.1 million at December 31, 2018 to $10.3 million at June 30, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2019 OREO additions were $3.2 million were for commercial real estate acquired at foreclosure on a $3.8 classified loan relationship recorded at the estimated fair value at the date of foreclosure less selling costs, establishing a new cost basis. OREO disposals of $416,000 netted gains of $188,000 on disposals for the six months ended June 30, 2019.  In connection with a sale of a commercial building, the Bank provided a loan of $280,000. The transaction qualified for sales treatment under ASC Topic 610‑20 “Other Income – Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets”. To adjust properties to current appraised values, additions to the valuation allowance of $637,000 were taken for the six months ended June 30, 2019. OREO carrying amounts reflect management’s estimate of the realizable value of these properties incorporating current appraised values, local real estate market conditions and related costs.
At June 30, 2019, greater than 99%, or $225.4 million of the carrying value of AFS and HTM securities were rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s or the equivalent credit rating from another major rating agency compared to greater than 99%, or $215.8 million, at December 31, 2018. Debt securities are evaluated quarterly to determine whether a decline in their value is OTTI. No OTTI charge was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, respectively. Classified securities decreased $47,000 from $482,000 at December 31, 2018 to $435,000 at June 30, 2019.
Gross unrealized losses on HTM and AFS securities decreased from $5.4 million at December 31, 2018 to $841,000 at June 30, 2019 (see Note 2 in Consolidated Financial Statements). Gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 for AFS securities were $469,000 and $2.8 million, respectively, of amortized cost of $128.8 million and $122.5 million, respectively. Gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 for HTM securities were $372,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, of amortized cost of $95.7 million and $96.3 million, respectively. The change in unrealized losses was the result of changes in interest rates, while credit risks remained stable. The Bank holds over 99% of its AFS and HTM securities as asset-backed securities of GSEs or U.S. Agencies, GSE agency bonds or U.S. government obligations. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold both AFS and HTM securities with unrealized losses until they mature, at which time the Company will receive full value for the securities. Management believes that the AFS and HTM securities with unrealized losses will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed.


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Liabilities
The following table shows the Company’s liabilities and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Deposits
 
  

 
  

 
  

 
  

Non-interest-bearing deposits
 
$
226,712

 
$
209,378

 
$
17,334

 
8.3
 %
Interest-bearing deposits
 
1,267,730

 
1,220,251

 
47,479

 
3.9
 %
Total deposits
 
1,494,442

 
1,429,629

 
64,813

 
4.5
 %
Short-term borrowings
 
10,000

 
35,000

 
(25,000
)
 

Long-term debt
 
30,403

 
20,436

 
9,967

 
48.8
 %
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in
 
 
 
 
 
  

 
  

junior subordinated debentures (TRUPs)
 
12,000

 
12,000

 

 
 %
Subordinated notes - 6.25%
 
23,000

 
23,000

 

 
 %
Lease liabilities - operating leases
 
9,797

 

 
9,797

 
n/a

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
13,161

 
14,680

 
(1,519
)
 
(10.3
)%
Total Liabilities
 
$
1,592,803

 
$
1,534,745

 
$
58,058

 
3.8
 %
Deposits and Borrowings
Total deposits increased $64.8 million or 4.53% (9.06% annualized) to $1,494.4 million at June 30, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018. Non-interest bearing demand deposits have increased $17.3 million or 8.3% to $226.7 million (15.2% of deposits) at June 30, 2019 compared to $209.4 million (14.7% of deposits) December 31, 2018. The Bank typically experiences a reduction in transaction deposits during the first quarter as our business customers use transaction account balances to pay expenses and taxes accrued in the prior year. Transaction accounts decreased $13.3 million in first quarter of 2019 while time deposits increased $22.8 million. During the second quarter of 2019, transaction accounts increased $64.5 million while time deposits decreased $9.2 million.
Reciprocal deposits are used to maximize FDIC insurance available to our customers. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act reciprocal deposits are no longer considered brokered deposits unless they exceed 20% of a bank’s liabilities or $5.0 billion. Reciprocal deposits increased $40.0 million or 17.0% to $274.9 million at June 30, 2019 compared to $234.9 million December 31, 2018. Reciprocal deposits as a percentage of the Bank’s liabilities at June 30, 2019 were 17.6%.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 total deposits consisted of $1,454.4 million and $1,376.5 million in retail deposits and $40.0 million and $53.1 million in brokered deposits. The Bank increased retail deposits $389.3 million or 39.4% during 2018 to $1,376.5 million at December 31, 2018 as a result of the acquisition of County First and organic growth, largely due to growth in municipal relationships. Municipal relationships include multiple accounts with treasury and cash management services, including operating and other accounts. Typically, the relationships include other services and products such as payroll, lock box services, positive pay, and automated clearing house transactions. Management believes that the diversity of products and services support the stability of the relationships. Most of the municipal relationships’ balances are maintained in reciprocal deposits. To ensure available liquidity the Company has enhanced procedures to track municipal deposit concentrations and manage the impact of seasonal balance fluctuations.
At June 30, 2019 the Company has on-balance sheet liquidity of $173.2 million, which consists of cash and cash equivalents, available for sale (“AFS”) securities and equity securities carried at fair value through income. The Company generally does not pledge AFS securities. The Company had $222.5 million in available FHLB lines at June 30, 2019, which does not include any pledged AFS securities. In addition, there was $50.8 million in unpledged held-to-maturity securities available for pledging.
The Company uses brokered deposits and other wholesale funding to supplement funding when loan growth exceeds core deposit growth and for asset-liability management purposes. Wholesale funding as a percentage of assets decreased to 4.58% or $80.4 million at June 30, 2019 compared to 6.43% or $108.5 million December 31, 2018. Wholesale funding includes brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. Wholesale funding has decreased from 18.63% at December 31, 2017 because of the Bank’s increased liquidity from organic deposit growth and the 2018 acquisition. Liquidity improved with the increase in transaction deposits and decrease in wholesale funding that began in 2018. The Company’s net loan to deposit ratio decreased from

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103.1% at December 31, 2017 to 93.5% at December 31, 2018 and 92.2% at June 30, 2019. The Company intends to use available on-balance sheet liquidity to fund loans, increase investments and pay down wholesale funding.
Details of the Company’s deposit portfolio at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are presented below:
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
 
%
 
Balance
 
%
Noninterest-bearing demand
 
$
226,712

 
15.17
%
 
$
214,432

 
14.90
%
Interest-bearing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand
 
458,686

 
30.69
%
 
411,029

 
28.56
%
Money market deposits
 
277,823

 
18.59
%
 
272,994

 
18.97
%
Savings
 
70,652

 
4.73
%
 
70,873

 
4.92
%
Certificates of deposit
 
460,569

 
30.82
%
 
469,839

 
32.65
%
Total interest-bearing
 
1,267,730

 
84.83
%
 
1,224,735

 
85.10
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Deposits
 
$
1,494,442

 
100.00
%
 
$
1,439,167

 
100.00
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transaction accounts
 
$
1,033,873

 
69.18
%
 
$
969,328

 
67.35
%
The Bank uses advances from the FHLB of Atlanta to supplement the supply of funds it may lend and to meet deposit withdrawal requirements. Advances from the FHLB are secured by the Bank’s stock in the FHLB, a portion of the Bank’s loan portfolio and certain investments. Generally, the Bank’s ability to borrow from the FHLB of Atlanta is limited by its available collateral and also by an overall limitation of 30% of assets. Further, short-term credit facilities are available at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and other commercial banks. FHLB long-term debt consists of adjustable-rate advances with rates based upon LIBOR, fixed-rate advances, and convertible advances. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 100% of the Bank’s long-term debt was fixed for rate and term, as the conversion optionality of the advances have either been exercised or expired.
Stockholders’ Equity
Total stockholders’ equity increased $9.2 million, or 5.93%, to $163.6 million at June 30, 2019 compared to $154.5 million at December 31, 2018. This increase primarily resulted from net income of $7.5 million, an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $2.9 million and net stock related activities in connection with stock-based compensation and ESOP activity of $126,000. These increases to stockholders’ equity were partially offset by decreases due to common dividends paid of $1.3 million, and repurchases of common stock of $17,000. The Company increased its quarterly dividend from $0.10 in 2018 to $0.125 in 2019.
Common stockholders’ equity of $163.6 million and $154.5 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 resulted in a book value per common share of $29.31 and $27.70, respectively. Tangible book value at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $26.93 and $25.25, respectively. Tangible book value was the same as book value prior to December 31, 2017 because the Company had no intangible assets. The Company’s ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets increased to 8.63% at June 30, 2019 from 8.41% at December 31, 2018. The Company’s Common Equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) ratio was 10.38% at June 30, 2019 and 10.36% at December 31, 2018. The Company remains well capitalized at June 30, 2019 with a Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage ratio) of 9.48% at June 30, 2019 compared to 9.50% at December 31, 2018.
The following table shows the Company’s equity and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Common Stock at par of $0.01
 
$
56

 
$
56

 
$

 
 %
Additional paid in capital
 
84,613

 
84,397

 
216

 
0.3
 %
Retained earnings
 
78,689

 
72,594

 
6,095

 
8.4
 %
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
1,044

 
(1,847
)
 
2,891

 
156.5
 %
Unearned ESOP shares
 
(757
)
 
(718
)
 
(39
)
 
(5.4
)%
Total Stockholders’ Equity
 
$
163,645

 
$
154,482

 
$
9,163

 
5.9
 %

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Capital Resources
The Company has no business other than holding the stock of the Bank and does not have significant operating cash needs, except for the payment of dividends declared on common stock, and the payment of interest on subordinated debentures and subordinated notes, and noninterest expense.
The Company evaluates capital resources by its ability to maintain adequate regulatory capital ratios. The Company and the Bank annually update a three-year strategic capital plan. In developing its plan, the Company considers the impact to capital of asset growth, income accretion, dividends, holding company liquidity, investment in markets and people and stress testing. Our capital position is reflected in shareholders’ equity, subject to certain adjustments for regulatory purposes. Shareholders’ equity, or capital, is a measure of our net worth, soundness, and viability. At June 30, 2019, we continue to remain in a well-capitalized position. Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2019 was $163.6 million, compared to $154.5 million at December 31, 2018.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company performed ongoing assessments using regulatory capital ratios and determined that the Company meets the new requirements specified in the Basel III rules upon full adoption of such requirements. Our subsidiary bank made the election to retain the AOCI treatment under the prior capital rules in a March 2015 regulatory filing.
Federal banking regulations require the Company and the Bank to maintain specified levels of capital. As of June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Company and Bank were well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action under the Basel III Capital Rules. Management believes, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject. See Note 10 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Liquidity
Liquidity is our ability to meet cash demands as they arise. Such needs can develop from loan demand, deposit withdrawals or acquisition opportunities. Potential obligations resulting from the issuance of standby letters of credit and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loan customers are other factors affecting our liquidity needs. Many of these obligations and commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements affecting our liquidity position.
Based on management’s going concern evaluation, we believe that there are no conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s or the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern, within one year of the date of the issuance of the financial statements.
Asset liquidity is provided by cash and assets which are readily marketable, or which will mature in the near future. Liquid assets include cash, federal funds sold, and short-term investments in cash deposits with other banks. Liquidity is also provided by access to funding sources, which include core depositors and brokered deposits. Other sources of funds include our ability to borrow, such as purchasing federal funds from correspondent banks, sales of securities under agreements to repurchase and advances from the FHLB.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Bank had $34.7 million and $47.3 million, respectively, in loan commitments outstanding. In addition, at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Bank had $22.5 million and $21.2 million, respectively, in letters of credit and approximately $228.8 million and $211.5 million, respectively, available under lines of credit. Certificates of deposit due within one year of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 totaled $329.1 million, or 71.46% and $278.8 million, or 62.36%, respectively, of total certificates of deposit outstanding. If maturing deposits do not remain, the Bank will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposits. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand and dividends received from the Bank. The Bank is subject to various regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends.
The Bank’s principal sources of funds for investment and operations are net income, deposits, sales of loans, borrowings, principal and interest payments on loans, principal and interest received on investment securities and proceeds from the maturity and sale of investment securities. The Bank’s principal funding commitments are for the origination or purchase of loans, the purchase of securities and the payment of maturing deposits. Deposits are considered the primary source of funds supporting the Bank’s lending and investment activities. The Bank also uses borrowings from the FHLB of Atlanta to supplement deposits. The amount of FHLB

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advances available to the Bank is limited to the lower of 30% of Bank assets or the amount supportable by eligible collateral including FHLB stock, loans and securities. In addition, the Bank has established unsecured and secured lines of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank and commercial banks.
For additional information on these agreements, including collateral, see Note 11 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold. The levels of such assets are dependent on the Bank’s operating, financing and investment activities at any given time. The variations in levels of cash and cash equivalents are influenced by deposit flows and anticipated future deposit flows.
Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2019 totaled $38.3 million, an increase of $5.3 million from the December 31, 2018 total of $33.0 million. Ending cash balances increased primarily due to increases in net deposits, proceeds from long-term debt, and proceeds from principal payments on investment securities. These increases were partially offset by the excess of loan originations over principal collected and the purchase of investment securities. Changes to the level of cash and cash equivalents have minimal impact on operational needs as the Bank has substantial sources of funds available from other sources.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, all financing activities provided $48.4 million in cash compared to $58.8 million in cash used for the same period in 2018. The Company provided $107.2 million of additional cash from financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was primarily due to increases in net deposits of $46.4 million, $10.0 million in cash provided from long-term debt proceeds, a $51.0 million decrease in cash used for payments of long-term debt and short-term borrowings, and $50,000 less used for the repurchase of common stock, offset by increases in dividends paid of $255,000, and $39,000 more cash used for ESOP shares.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019 all investing activities used $48.9 million in cash compared to $56.9 million in cash provided for the same period in 2018. The increase in cash used of $105.8 million was primarily the result of a one-time receipt of $32.4 million of cash from the 2018 County First acquisition and $27.7 million more cash used for securities transactions, $43.7 million more cash used for loan activities, and $2.0 million less cash provided from the sale of assets and other real estate owned. The Company received $34.9 million from the sale of securities from the County First acquisition in the first six months of 2018 compared to $0 from sales during the first six months of 2019. Cash used increased for the funding of loans originated, which increased $82.5 million from $144.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to $226.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Cash used decreased as principal received on loans for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased over the prior year comparable period. Principal collected on loans increased $38.8 million from $144.0 million from the six months ended June 30, 2018 to $182.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Operating activities provided cash of $5.9 million, or $1.0 million less cash, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $6.9 million of cash provided for the same period of 2018.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest rate risk is defined as the exposure to changes in net interest income and capital that arises from movements in interest rates. Depending on the composition of the balance sheet, increasing or decreasing interest rates can negatively affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.
The Company measures interest rate risk over the short and long term. The Company measures interest rate risk as the change in net interest income (“NII’) caused by a change in interest rates over twelve and twenty-four months. The Company’s NII simulations provide information about short-term interest rate risk exposure. The Company also measures interest rate risk by measuring changes in the values of assets and liabilities due to changes in interest rates. The economic value of equity (“EVE”) is defined as the present value of future cash flows from existing assets, minus the present value of future cash flows from existing liabilities. EVE simulations reflect the interest rate sensitivity of assets and liabilities over a longer time period, considering the maturities, average life and duration of all balance sheet accounts.
The Board of Directors has established an interest rate risk policy, which is administered by the Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”). The policy establishes limits on risk, which are quantitative measures of the percentage change in NII and EVE resulting from changes in interest rates. Both NII and EVE simulations assist in identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling interest rate risk and are used by management and the ALCO Committee to ensure that interest rate risk exposure will be maintained within Board policy guidelines. The ALCO Committee reports quarterly to the Board of Directors. Mitigating strategies are used to maintain interest rate risk within established limits.
The Company’s interest rate risk (“IRR”) model uses assumptions which include factors such as call features, prepayment options and interest rate caps and floors included in investment and loan portfolio contracts. Additionally, the IRR model estimates the lives and interest rate sensitivity of the Company’s non-maturity deposits. These assumptions have a significant effect on model results. The assumptions are developed primarily based upon historical behavior of Bank customers. The Company also considers industry and regional data in developing IRR model assumptions. There are inherent limitations in the Company’s IRR model and underlying assumptions. When interest rates change, actual movements of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, loan prepayments, and withdrawals of time and other deposits, may deviate significantly from assumptions used in the model. The Company prepares a current base case and several alternative simulations at least quarterly. Current interest rates are shocked by +/- 100, 200, 300, and 400 basis points (“bp”). In addition, the Company simulates additional rate curve scenarios (e.g., bear flattener). The Company may elect not to use particular scenarios that it determines are impractical in a current rate environment. The Company’s internal limits for parallel shock scenarios are as follows:
Shock in Basis Points
 
Net Interest Income (“NII”)
 
Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”)
+ - 400
 
25%
 
40%
+ - 300
 
20%
 
30%
+ - 200
 
15%
 
20%
+ - 100
 
10%
 
10%
It is management’s goal to manage the Bank’s portfolios so that net interest income at risk over twelve and twenty-four-month periods and the economic value of equity at risk do not exceed policy guidelines at the various interest rate shock levels. As June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not exceed any Board approved sensitivity limits. Measures of net interest income at risk produced by simulation analysis are indicators of an institution’s short-term performance in alternative rate environments.
The below schedule estimates the changes in NII over a twelve-month period for parallel rate shocks for up 200, up 100 and down 100 scenarios:
Estimated Changes in Net Interest Income (NII)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in Interest Rates:
 
+ 200 bp

 
+ 100 bp

 
-100 bp

Policy Limit
 
(15.00
)%
 
(10.00
)%
 
(10.00
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
(5.83
)%
 
(3.25
)%
 
2.09
 %
March 31, 2019
 
(8.55
)%
 
(4.91
)%
 
1.25
 %
December 31, 2018
 
(8.02
)%
 
(3.73
)%
 
0.79
 %

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Measures of equity value at risk indicate the ongoing economic value of the Company by considering the effects of changes in interest rates on all of the Company’s cash flows, and by discounting the cash flows to estimate the present value of assets and liabilities. The below schedule estimates the changes in the EVE at parallel shocks for up 200, up 100 and down 100 scenarios:
Estimated Changes in Economic Value of Equity (EVE)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in Interest Rates:
 
+ 200 bp

 
+ 100 bp

 
-100 bp

Policy Limit
 
(20.00
)%
 
(10.00
)%
 
(10.00
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
(0.31
)%
 
0.61
 %
 
5.36
 %
March 31, 2019
 
(6.90
)%
 
(3.80
)%
 
5.74
 %
December 31, 2018
 
(5.40
)%
 
(1.82
)%
 
16.30
 %

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, management of the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and financial officers as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. It should be noted that the design of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures is based in part upon certain reasonable assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no reasonable assurance that any design of disclosure controls and procedures will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote, but the Company’s principal executive and financial officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are, in fact, effective at a reasonable assurance level. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings. The Bank is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Item 1A - Risk Factors 
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A- Risk Factors” in the Form 10‑K that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a)
Not applicable
(b)
Not applicable
(c)
On May 4, 2015, the Board of Directors approved a repurchase plan (“2015 repurchase plan). The 2015 repurchase plan authorizes the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares of outstanding common stock. The 2015 repurchase plan will continue until it is completed or terminated by the Company’s Board of Directors. As of June 30, 2019, 186,078 shares were available to be repurchased under the 2015 repurchase program. The following schedule shows repurchases during the three months ended June 30, 2019.
Period
 
(a)
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
(b)
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
(d)
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1-30, 2019
 

 

 

 
186,078

May 1-31, 2019
 

 

 

 
186,078

June 1-30, 2019
 

 

 

 
186,078

Total
 

 

 

 
186,078


Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities 
Not applicable. 

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures 
Not applicable.

Item 5 - Other Information 
None 


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Item 6 – Exhibits
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
31
 
 
 
 
32
 
 
 
 
101.0
 
The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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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.
 
THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
 
 
Date: August 8, 2019
By:
/s/ William J. Pasenelli
 
 
William J. Pasenelli
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 8, 2019
By:
/s/ Todd L. Capitani
 
 
Todd L. Capitani
 
 
Chief Financial Officer

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