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Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2011 December (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
 
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2011
   
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the transition period from _____ to _____.
 
Commission file number 1-34682
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
27-1449820
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
1400 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
(Address of principal executive offices)
   
(406) 442-3080
(Issuer's telephone number)

Website address: www.americanfederalsavingsbank.com

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
  Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o
  Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company x
 
(Do not check if smaller
 
  reporting company)  
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes o No x
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:
 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
3,878,971  shares outstanding
As of February 13, 2012
 
 
 

 
 
EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
     
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
     
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OTHER INFORMATION  
     
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Exhibit 31.1
 
     
Exhibit 31.2
   
     
Exhibit 32.1
 
     
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
 
     
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
     
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
     
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
     
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
     
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
December 31,
 
June 30,
   
2011
 
2011
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Audited)
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 5,641     $ 2,703  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
    692       1,837  
Federal funds sold
    2,200       5,000  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    8,533       9,540  
                 
Securities available-for-sale,
               
at market value
    97,678       102,700  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    2,003       2,003  
Investment in Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I
    155       155  
Mortgage loans held-for-sale
    9,397       1,784  
Loans receivable, net of deferred loan expenses
               
and allowance for loan losses of $1,500 at
               
December 31, 2011 and $1,800 at June 30, 2011
    182,535       185,471  
Accrued interest and dividends receivable
    1,484       1,558  
Mortgage servicing rights, net
    2,121       2,142  
Premises and equipment, net
    15,837       16,151  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    9,031       6,900  
Real estate & other repossessed assets acquired in settlement of loans,
         
net of allowance for losses
    2,017       1,181  
Other assets
    1,082       1,508  
                 
Total assets
  $ 331,873     $ 331,093  
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
December 31,
 
June 30,
   
2011
 
2011
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Audited)
LIABILITIES
           
Deposit accounts:
           
Noninterest bearing
  $ 23,337     $ 19,052  
Interest bearing
    191,824       190,134  
     Total deposits
    215,161       209,186  
                 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    4,570       3,371  
Federal funds purchased
    -       -  
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    53,796       60,896  
Subordinated debentures
    5,155       5,155  
     Total liabilities
    278,682       278,608  
                 
                 
EQUITY
               
Preferred stock (no par value, 1,000,000 shares
               
  authorized, none issued or outstanding)
    -       -  
Common stock (par value $0.01 per share;
               
    8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,083,127 shares issued;
               
    3,878,971, and 3,918,687 shares oustanding
               
    at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively)
    41       41  
Additional paid-in capital
    22,112       22,110  
Unallocated common stock held by employee
               
   stock ownership plan ("ESOP")
    (1,639 )     (1,722 )
Treasury stock, at cost
    (2,210 )     (1,796 )
Retained earnings
    32,278       31,918  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,609       1,934  
     Total equity
    53,191       52,485  
                 
     Total liabilities and equity
  $ 331,873     $ 331,093  
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 (Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
   
December 31,
 
December 31,
   
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
Interest and Dividend Income:
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 2,830     $ 2,812     $ 5,605     $ 5,617  
Securities available-for-sale
    827       901       1,699       1,864  
Interest on deposits with banks
    3       5       9       9  
Total interest and dividend income
    3,660       3,718       7,313       7,490  
                                 
Interest Expense:
                               
Deposits
    273       361       562       764  
FHLB advances & other borrowings
    532       647       1,115       1,283  
Subordinated debentures
    23       67       45       142  
Total interest expense
    828       1,075       1,722       2,189  
                                 
Net Interest Income
    2,832       2,643       5,591       5,301  
Loan loss provision
    325       234       583       517  
Net interest income after loan loss provision
    2,507       2,409       5,008       4,784  
                                 
Noninterest income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    180       196       370       397  
Net gain on sale of loans
    403       802       639       1,629  
Mortgage loan servicing fees
    224       179       452       388  
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities
    109       -       166       -  
Net (loss) gain on fair value hedge FASB ASC 815
    (44 )     183       (374 )     198  
Other
    203       37       391       220  
Total noninterest income
    1,075       1,397       1,644       2,832  
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Continued)
 (Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
   
December 31,
 
December 31,
   
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
Noninterest expense:
                       
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,203       1,257       2,370       2,418  
Occupancy and equipment expense
    339       337       682       663  
Data processing
    135       136       286       245  
Advertising
    131       123       262       247  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
    174       440       267       699  
Federal insurance premiums
    56       64       86       127  
Postage
    38       38       63       70  
Legal, accounting, and examination fees
    120       112       192       209  
Consulting fees
    308       31       395       58  
Other
    376       342       732       709  
Total noninterest expense
    2,880       2,880       5,335       5,445  
                                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    702       926       1,317       2,171  
                                 
Provision for income taxes
    215       282       402       651  
                                 
Net income
  $ 487     $ 644     $ 915     $ 1,520  
                                 
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.13     $ 0.17     $ 0.25     $ 0.39  
                                 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.12     $ 0.17     $ 0.23     $ 0.39  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic eps)
    3,723,268       3,899,809       3,731,439       3,897,702  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted eps)
    3,916,496       3,899,809       3,914,411       3,897,702  
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
   
December 31,
 
December 31,
   
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
                         
NET EARNINGS
  $ 487     $ 644     $ 915     $ 1,520  
                                 
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS:
                         
Change in unrealized gain(loss) on investment securities
                         
available for sale, before income taxes
    (301 )     (2,631 )     1,004       (701 )
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on investment
                         
securities included in net earnings, before income tax
    (109 )     -       (166 )     -  
Change in unrealized gain on loans held for sale,
                               
before income taxes
    82       (61 )     126       (292 )
Total other items of comprehensive earnings
    (328 )     (2,692 )     964       (993 )
                                 
Income tax expense(benefit) related to
                               
other items of comprehensive earnings
    98       (807 )     (289 )     298  
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
  $ 257     $ (2,855 )   $ 1,590     $ 825  
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
                                       
ACCUMULATED
   
 
 
               
ADDITIONAL
   
UNALLOCATED
               
OTHER
       
   
PREFERRED
 
COMMON
   
PAID-IN
   
ESOP
   
TREASURY
   
RETAINED
   
COMPREHENSIVE
   
 
 
   
STOCK
 
STOCK
   
CAPITAL
   
SHARES
   
STOCK
   
EARNINGS
   
INCOME(LOSS)
   
TOTAL
 
                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ -     $ 41     $ 22,104     $ (1,889 )   $ -     $ 30,652     $ 1,524     $ 52,432  
                                                                 
Net income
                                            1,520               1,520  
Other comprehensive income
                                              (695 )     (695 )
                                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                                      825  
                                                                 
Dividends paid ($0.07 per share)
                                      (572 )             (572 )
                                                                 
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released for allocation (4,107 shares)
                    (3 )     82                               79  
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2010
  $ -     $ 41     $ 22,101     $ (1,807 )   $ -     $ 31,600     $ 829     $ 52,764  
                                                                 
                                                                 
 
Balance, June 30, 2011
  $ -     $ 41     $ 22,110     $ (1,722 )   $ (1,796 )   $ 31,918     $ 1,934     $ 52,485  
                                                                 
Net income
                                            915               915  
Other comprehensive income
                                              675       675  
                                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                                      1,590  
                                                                 
Dividends paid ($0.07125 per share)
                                      (555 )             (555 )
                                                                 
Treasury stock purchased
                              (414 )                     (414 )
                                                                 
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released for allocation (4,154 shares)
                    2       83                               85  
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2011
  $ -     $ 41     $ 22,112     $ (1,639 )   $ (2,210 )   $ 32,278     $ 2,609     $ 53,191  
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 915     $ 1,520  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    583       517  
Provision for OREO valuation losses
    -       60  
Depreciation
    384       372  
Net amortization of marketable securities premium and discounts
    196       324  
Amortization of capitalized mortgage servicing rights
    267       699  
Gain on sale of loans
    (639 )     (1,629 )
Net realized (gain) loss on sale of available-for-sale securities
    (166 )     -  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (132 )     (108 )
(Gain)/Loss on sale of property & equipment
    -       84  
Loss on sale of OREO
    -       -  
Loss (gain) fair value hedge, FASB ASC 815
    374       (198 )
Change in assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in assets:
               
Accrued interest and dividends receivable
    74       88  
Loans held-for-sale
    (6,848 )     5,885  
Other assets
    427       (567 )
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    621       (43 )
     Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (3,944 )     7,004  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of securities:
               
Investment securities available-for-sale
    (2,681 )     (5,951 )
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal payments:
               
Investment securities held-to-maturity
    -       125  
Investment securities available-for-sale
    5,488       14,231  
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
    (2,000 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale
    3,023       -  
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    -       1  
Net increase in loan receivable, excludes transfers to real estate
               
acquired in settlement of loans
    1,273       (21,216 )
Proceeds from the sale of real estate acquired in the settlement of loans
            -  
Purchase of property and equipment
    (71 )     (340 )
     Net cash  provided by (used in) investing activities
    5,032       (13,150 )
                 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net increase in checking and savings accounts
  $ 5,974     $ 6,354  
Net increase in federal funds purchased
    -       350  
Payments on FHLB advances
    (7,100 )     (6,228 )
FHLB advances
    -       7,000  
Purchase of Treasury Stock
    (414 )     -  
Dividends paid
    (555 )     (572 )
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (2,095 )     6,904  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    (1,007 )     758  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    9,540       3,509  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 8,533     $ 4,267  
                 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 1,761     $ 2,189  
                 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
  $ 208     $ 792  
                 
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Decrease (increase) in market value of securities available-for-sale
  $ (838 )   $ 700  
                 
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
  $ 245     $ 688  
                 
                 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
               
 
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  However, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of results for the unaudited interim periods.

The results of operations for the six month period ended December 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 or any other period.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes presented herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Eagle’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

The Company evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through February 13, 2012 the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

On April 5, 2010, the Company completed its second-step conversion from the partially-public mutual holding company structure to the fully publicly-owned stock holding company structure.  As part of that transaction it also completed a related offering of its common stock.  As a result of the conversion and offering, the Company became the stock holding company for American Federal Savings Bank, and Eagle Financial MHC and Eagle Bancorp ceased to exist.  The Company sold a total of 2,464,274 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $10.00 per share in the offering for gross proceeds of $24.6 million.  Concurrent with the completion of the offering, shares of Eagle Bancorp common stock owned by the public were exchanged.  Stockholders of Eagle Bancorp received 3.800 shares of the Company's common stock for each share of Eagle Bancorp common stock that they owned immediately prior to completion of the transaction. Accordingly, as of April 5, 2010, the Company had 8,000,000 shares of common stock authorized and 4,083,127 issued and outstanding.

NOTE 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities are summarized as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
December 31, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
         
Gross
               
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Value
 
Available-for-sale:
                                               
  U.S. government and
                                               
   agency obligations
  $ 23,707     $ 604     $ (2 )   $ 24,309     $ 25,566     $ 648     $ (6 )   $ 26,208  
  Municipal obligations
    38,048       2,600       (268 )     40,380       38,450       1,342       (606 )     39,186  
  Corporate obligations
    5,961       77       (128 )     5,910       5,987       230       (1 )     6,216  
Mortgage-backed securities -
                                                         
   government backed
    7,441       223       (4 )     7,660       6,189       183       -       6,372  
  CMOs - private label
    257       -       (65 )     192       305       -       (14 )     291  
  CMOs - government backed
    18,681       563       (17 )     19,227       23,458       971       (2 )     24,427  
                                                                 
Total
  $ 94,095     $ 4,067     $ (484 )   $ 97,678     $ 99,955     $ 3,374     $ (629 )   $ 102,700  
                                                                 
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES - continued

The following table discloses, as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized-loss position for less than twelve months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized-loss position for twelve or more months:
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
 
   
(In thousands)
 
   
Estimated
   
Gross
   
Estimated
   
Gross
 
   
Market
   
Unrealized
   
Market
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
                         
U.S. government and agency
  $ -     $ -     $ 364     $ 2  
Corporate obligations
    824       128       -       -  
Municipal obligations
    562       13       2,305       255  
CMOs - private label
    157       65       -       -  
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
    3,631       21       -       -  
                                 
Total
  $ 5,174     $ 227     $ 2,669     $ 257  
                                 
 
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
 
   
(In thousands)
 
   
Estimated
   
Gross
   
Estimated
   
Gross
 
   
Market
   
Unrealized
   
Market
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
                         
U.S. government and agency
  $ 916     $ 2     $ 1,789     $ 4  
Corporate obligations
    944       1       -       -  
Municipal obligations
    4,412       194       1,714       412  
CMOs - private label
    216       14       -       -  
Mortgage-backed & CMOs
    1,151       2       -       -  
                                 
Total
  $ 7,639     $ 213     $ 3,503     $ 416  
                                 
 
In evaluating debt securities for other-than-temporary impairment losses, management assesses whether the Company intends to sell or if it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell impaired debt securities.  In so doing, management considers contractual constraints, liquidity, capital, asset/liability management and securities portfolio objectives.  With respect to its impaired debt securities at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, management determined that it does not intend to sell and that there is no expected requirement to sell any of its impaired debt securities.

As of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, there were, respectively, 30 and 37 securities in an unrealized loss position and were considered to be temporarily impaired and therefore an impairment charge has not been recorded.  All of such temporarily impaired investments are debt securities.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES - continued

At December 31, 2011, 10 U.S. government and agency obligations had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of less than 0.05% from the Company’s amortized cost basis of these securities.  We believe these unrealized losses are principally due to interest rate movements.  As such, the Company determined that none of such securities had other-than-temporary impairment.

At December 31, 2011, 11 municipal obligations had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of less than 8.55% from the Company’s amortized cost basis of these securities.  We believe these unrealized losses are principally due to interest rate movements and recent credit concerns in the overall municipal bond market.  As such, the Company determined that none of such securities had other-than-temporary impairment.

At December 31, 2011, 1 corporate obligation had an unrealized loss with aggregate depreciation of less than 13.44% from the Company's cost basis.  This unrealized loss is principally due to changes in interest rates.  No credit issues have been identified that cause management to believe the declines in market value are other than temporary.  In analyzing the issuer's financial condition, management considers industry analysts' reports, financial performance and projected target prices of investment analysts within a one-year time frame.  As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as available for sale, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.

At December 31, 2011, 8 mortgage backed and CMO securities had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of less than 2.22% from the Company’s cost basis of these securities.  We believe these unrealized losses are principally due to the credit market’s concerns regarding the stability of the mortgage market.  One of the CMO securities is a non-agency security.  At December 31, 2011 the fair value of this non-agency security was $157,000 with an unrealized loss of $65,000, or 29.41% of the Company’s amortized cost basis.  Management considers available evidence to assess whether it is more likely than not that all amounts due would not be collected.  In such assessment, management considers the severity and duration of the impairment, the credit ratings of the security, the overall deal and payment structure, including the Company's position within the structure, underlying obligor, financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, delinquencies, defaults, loss severities, recoveries, prepayments, cumulative loss projections, discounted cash flows and fair value estimates.  There has been no disruption of the scheduled cash flows on any of the securities.  Management’s analysis as of December 31, 2011 revealed no expected credit losses on these securities.

NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE

Loans receivable consist of the following:
 
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
(In thousands)
 
First mortgage loans:
           
  Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
  $ 64,963     $ 70,003  
  Commercial real estate
    68,170       64,701  
  Real estate construction
    3,572       5,020  
                 
Other loans:
               
  Home equity
    25,912       27,816  
  Consumer
    9,107       9,343  
  Commercial
    12,461       10,564  
                 
Total
    184,185       187,447  
                 
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
    (1,500 )     (1,800 )
Add:   Deferred loan expenses
    (150 )     (176 )
                 
Total
  $ 182,535     $ 185,471  
                 
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

Within the commercial real estate loan category above, $21,900,000 and $18,878,000 was guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.

The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses:
 
   
Six Months
   
Six Months
   
Twelve Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                   
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,800     $ 1,100     $ 1,100  
  Provision charged to operations
    583       517       948  
  Charge-offs
    (887 )     (217 )     (252 )
  Recoveries
    4       -       4  
                         
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,500     $ 1,400     $ 1,800  
 
Non-Performing Assets – The following table sets forth information regarding non-performing assets as of the dates indicated.
 
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
             
Non-accrual loans
  $ 3,460     $ 2,939  
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more
    -       -  
Restructured loans, net
    123       -  
Real estate owned and other repossessed assets, net
    2,017       1,181  
Total
  $ 5,600     $ 4,120  
                 
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets
    1.69 %     1.24 %
                 
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 1,500     $ 1,800  
                 
Percent of allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets
    26.8 %     43.7 %
 
The following table sets forth information regarding loans and non-performing assets by geographical location as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands).
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued
 
 
December 31, 2011
 
   
Helena
   
Bozeman
   
Butte
   
Townsend
   
Total
 
                               
Non-accrual loans
  $ 865     $ 2,394     $ 201     $ -     $ 3,460  
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more
    -       -       -       -       -  
Restructured loans
    123                               123  
Real estate owned and other repossessed assets, net
    646       1,290       -       81       2,017  
    $ 1,634     $ 3,684     $ 201     $ 81     $ 5,600  
                                         
Total loans, net
  $ 86,157     $ 39,428     $ 44,173     $ 12,777     $ 182,535  
                                         
Percent of non-performing assets to loans
    1.90 %     9.34 %     0.46 %     0.63 %     3.07 %
                                         
   
June 30, 2011
 
                                         
Non-accrual loans
  $ 1,773     $ 1,138     $ -     $ 28     $ 2,939  
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more
    -       -       -       -       -  
Real estate owned and other repossessed assets, net
    306       794       -       81       1,181  
    $ 2,079     $ 1,932     $ -     $ 109     $ 4,120  
                                         
Total loans, net
  $ 96,816     $ 41,916     $ 45,811     $ 928     $ 185,471  
                                         
Percent of non-performing assets to loans
    2.15 %     4.61 %     0.00 %     11.75 %     2.22 %
 
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

The following table sets forth information regarding the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended December 31, 2011 (dollars in thousands):
 
    1-4 Family     Commercial           Home                    
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Construction
   
Equity
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
                                           
Allowance for credit losses:
                                         
Beginning balance, June 30, 2011
  $ 369     $ 652     $ 18     $ 481     $ 57     $ 223     $ 1,800  
Charge-offs
    (125 )     (214 )     -       (351 )     (15 )     (182 )     (887 )
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       4       -       4  
Provision
    52       139       227       63       28       74       583  
Ending balance, December 31, 2011
  $ 296     $ 577     $ 245     $ 193     $ 74     $ 115     $ 1,500  
                                                         
Ending balance allocated to loans
                                                       
individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ 65     $ 240     $ -     $ 11     $ 16     $ 332  
                                                         
Ending balance allocated to loans
                                                       
collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 296     $ 512     $ 5     $ 193     $ 63     $ 99     $ 1,168  
                                                         
Loans receivable:
                                                       
                                                         
Ending balance December 31, 2011
  $ 64,963     $ 68,170     $ 3,572     $ 25,912     $ 9,107     $ 12,461     $ 184,185  
                                                         
Ending balance of loans individually
                                                       
evaluated for impairment
                                                       
December 31, 2011
  $ 997     $ 275     $ 721     $ 336     $ 125     $ 1,638     $ 4,092  
                                                         
Ending balance of loans collectively
                                                       
evaluated for impairment
                                                       
December 31, 2011
  $ 63,966     $ 67,895     $ 2,851     $ 25,576     $ 8,982     $ 10,823     $ 180,093  
 
The following table sets forth information regarding the internal classification of the loan portfolio as of December 31, 2011 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
1-4 Family
   
Commercial
         
Home
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Construction
   
Equity
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Grade:
                                         
Pass
  $ 63,965     $ 67,895     $ 2,851     $ 25,576     $ 8,982     $ 10,824     $ 180,093  
Special mention
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Substandard
    998       210       482       336       114       1,620       3,760  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Loss
    -       65       239       -       11       17       332  
     Total
  $ 64,963     $ 68,170     $ 3,572     $ 25,912     $ 9,107     $ 12,461     $ 184,185  
                                                         
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
                                                 
                                                         
Performing
  $ 64,496     $ 67,895     $ 2,851     $ 25,559     $ 8,976     $ 10,948     $ 180,725  
Nonperforming
    467       275       721       353       131       1,513       3,460  
     Total
  $ 64,963     $ 68,170     $ 3,572     $ 25,912     $ 9,107     $ 12,461     $ 184,185  
 
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

The following table sets forth information regarding the delinquencies within the loan portfolio as of December 31, 2011 (dollars in thousands):
 
                                 
Recorded
 
         
90 Days
                     
Investment
 
   
30-89 Days
   
and
   
Total
         
Total
   
>90 Days and
 
   
Past Due
   
Greater
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Loans
   
Still Accruing
 
                                     
1-4 Family real estate
  $ 189     $ 467     $ 656     $ 64,307     $ 64,963     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    399       275       674       67,496       68,170       -  
Construction
    188       721       909       2,663       3,572       -  
Home equity
    253       353       606       25,306       25,912       -  
Consumer
    76       131       207       8,900       9,107       -  
Commercial
    383       1,513       1,896       10,565       12,461       -  
Total
  $ 1,488     $ 3,460     $ 4,948     $ 179,237     $ 184,185     $ -  
 
The following table sets forth information regarding impaired loans as of December 31, 2011 (dollars in thousands):
 
         
Unpaid
         
Interest
 
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Income
 
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Recognized
 
                         
With no related allowance:
                       
1-4 Family
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
With a related allowance:
                               
1-4 Family
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    80       145       65       -  
Construction
    482       721       239       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    1       12       11       -  
Commercial
    30       47       17       -  
                                 
Total:
                               
1-4 Family
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    80       145       65       -  
Construction
    482       721       239       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    1       12       11       -  
Commercial
    30       47       17       -  
Total
  $ 593     $ 925     $ 332     $ -  
 
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

The following table sets forth information regarding non-performing loans as of December 31, 2011 (dollars in thousands):
 
1-4 Family
  $ 467  
Commercial real estate
    275  
Construction
    721  
Home equity
    353  
Consumer
    131  
Commercial
    1,513  
Total
  $ 3,460  
 
NOTE 4. TROUBLE DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS

The Company adopted the amendments in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02 during the quarter ended September 30, 2011. As required, the Company reassessed all restructurings that occurred on or after the beginning of the current fiscal year (July 1, 2011) for identification as troubled debt restructurings. The Company identified as troubled debt restructurings certain receivables for which the allowance for credit losses had previously been measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology (ASC 450-20). Upon identifying the reassessed receivables as troubled debt restructurings, the Company also identified them as impaired under the guidance in ASC 310-10-35. The amendments in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02 require prospective application of the impairment measurement guidance in Section 310-10-35 for those receivables newly identified as impaired.  As of December 31, 2011, the recorded investment in receivables for which the allowance for credit losses was previously measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology and are now impaired under Section 310-10-35 was $123,000 (310-40-65-1(b)), and the allowance for credit losses associated with those receivables, on the basis of a current evaluation of loss, was $8,000  (310-40-65-1(b)).

Modification Categories
The Company offers a variety of modifications to borrowers. The modification categories offered can generally be described in the following categories:

Rate Modification – A modification in which the interest rate is changed.

Term Modification – A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments, or frequency of payments is changed.

Interest Only Modification – A modification in which the loan is converted to interest only payments for a period of time.

Payment Modification – A modification in which the dollar amount of the payment is changed, other than an interest only modification described above.

Combination Modification – Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 4. TROUBLE DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS - continued

The following tables present troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011:
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Accrual
   
Non-Accrual
   
Total
 
   
Status
   
Status
   
Modification
 
                   
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate
    123       -       123  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -  
Total
  $ 123     $ -     $ 123  
                         
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Accrual
   
Non-Accrual
   
Total
 
   
Status
   
Status
   
Modification
 
                         
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate
    -       -       -  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
The Bank’s policy is that loans placed on non-accrual will typically remain on non-accrual status until all principal and interest payments are brought current and the prospect for future payment in accordance with the loan agreement appears relatively certain.  The Bank’s policy generally refers to six months of payment performance as sufficient to warrant a return to accrual status.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 4. TROUBLE DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS - continued

The following tables present newly restructured loans that occurred during the six months ended December 31, 2011:
 
   
Six months ended
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Rate
   
Term
   
Interest Only
 
Payment
   
Combination
 
Total
 
   
Modification
 
Modification
 
Modification
 
Modification
   
Modification
 
Modification
 
Pre-modification Outstanding
                                   
  Recorded Investment:
                                   
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial Real Estate
    131       -       -       -       -       131  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 131     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 131  
                                                 
   
Six months ended
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Rate
   
Term
   
Interest Only
 
Payment
   
Combination
 
Total
 
   
Modification
 
Modification
 
Modification
 
Modification
   
Modification
 
Modification
 
Post-modification Outstanding
                                               
  Recorded Investment:
                                               
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial Real Estate
    123       -       -       -       -       123  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 123     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 123  
 
NOTE 5. DEPOSITS
 
Deposits are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
             
Noninterest checking
  $ 23,337     $ 19,052  
Interest-bearing checking
    45,012       40,352  
Statement savings
    37,906       36,945  
Money market
    26,894       28,284  
Time certificates of deposit
    82,012       84,553  
Total
  $ 215,161     $ 209,186  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was computed using 3,731,439 weighted average shares outstanding. Basic earnings per share for the six months ended December 31, 2010 was computed using 3,897,702 weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share was computed using the treasury stock method by adjusting the number of shares outstanding by the shares purchased.  The weighted average shares outstanding for the diluted earnings per share calculations was 3,914,411 for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 3,897,702 for the six months ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE 7. DIVIDENDS AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
 
For the fiscal year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, Eagle has paid dividends of $0.07125 per share on August 26, 2011 and on November 25, 2011.  A dividend of $0.07125 per share was declared on January 24, 2012, payable March 2, 2012 to stockholders of record on February 10, 2012.

On April 26, 2011, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program for 204,156 shares of common stock, effective April 27, 2011.  The program is intended to be implemented through purchases made from time to time in the open market or through private transactions.  The program terminated on December 27, 2011 with its final purchase of shares within the program.

On April 21, 2011, the Company entered into a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 written trading plan (“the Trading Plan”) with a broker to facilitate the repurchase of its shares of common stock, in conformity with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A broker selected by the Company will have the authority under the terms and limitations specified in the Trading Plan to repurchase shares on the Company’s behalf in accordance with the terms of the Trading Plan.  The Trading Plan, which will facilitate the Company’s share repurchase program, went into effect on April 27, 2011 and may be terminated by the Company at any time.  The Trading Plan enables the Company to continue to repurchase shares without suspension for self-imposed trading blackout periods.  The shares to be repurchased under the Trading Plan would be in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the stock repurchase program.

After the expiration of the current Trading Plan, the Company may from time to time enter into subsequent trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 to facilitate the repurchase of its common stock pursuant to its share repurchase program.  Information regarding share repurchases will be available in the Company’s periodic reports on Form 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed by using derivative instruments is interest rate risk. The Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement on August 27, 2010 with a third party to manage interest rate risk associated with a fixed-rate loan.  The interest rate swap agreement effectively converted the loan’s fixed rate into a variable rate. The derivatives and hedging accounting guidance (FASB ASC 815-10) requires that the Company recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the statement of financial position. In accordance with this guidance, the Company designates the interest rate swap on this fixed-rate loan as a fair value hedge.

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to this agreement. The Company controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail their obligations. The Company deals only with primary dealers.

If certain hedging criteria specified in derivatives and hedging accounting guidance are met, including testing for hedge effectiveness, hedge accounting may be applied. The hedge effectiveness assessment methodologies for similar hedges are performed in a similar manner and are used consistently throughout the hedging relationships.

The hedge documentation specifies the terms of the hedged item and the interest rate swap. The documentation also indicates that the derivative is hedging a fixed-rate item, that the hedge exposure is to the changes in the fair value of the hedged item, and that the strategy is to eliminate fair value variability by converting fixed-rate interest payments to variable-rate interest payments.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 8. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - continued

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings. The Company includes the gain or loss on the hedged items in the same line item—noninterest income—as the offsetting loss or gain on the related interest rate swap.

The hedged fixed rate loan has an original maturity of 20 years and is not callable.  This loan is hedged with a “pay fixed rate, receive variable rate” swap with a similar notional amount, maturity, and fixed rate coupons. The swap is not callable. At December 31, 2011, the loan had an outstanding principal balance of $11,700,000, and the interest rate swap had a notional value of $11,700,000.
 
   
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statement of Financial Condition
 
   
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
 
                                             
   
Asset Derivatives
   
Liabilities Derivatives
 
(In Thousands)
 
December 31, 2011
 
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Balance
       
Balance
       
Balance
         
Balance
       
   
Sheet
   
Fair
 
Sheet
 
Fair
   
Sheet
   
Fair
   
Sheet
   
Fair
 
   
Location
   
Value
 
Location
 
Value
   
Location
   
Value
   
Location
   
Value
 
Derivatives designated
                                           
as hedging instruments
                                           
under ASC 815
           
Other
       
Other
                   
   Interest rate contracts
    n/a     $ -  
Assets
  $ 650    
Liability
    $ 804       n/a     $ -  
                                                         
Change in fair value of
                                                       
financial instrument being
                                                       
hedged under ASC 815
                                                       
   Interest rate contracts
 
Loans
    $ 628  
Loans
  $ (452 )     n/a     $ -       n/a     $ -  
                                                           
   
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statement of Income
 
   
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
 
                                                           
(In Thousands)
                                           
Amount of
 
                     
Location of
           
Gain or (Loss)
 
   
Derivatives Designated
     
Gain or (Loss)
           
Recognized in
 
   
as Hedging Instruments
     
Recognized in
           
Income on Derivative
 
   
Under ASC 815
     
Income on Derivative
              2011       2010  
                                                           
   
Interest rate contracts
     
Noninterest income
            $ (374 )   $ 198  
 
NOTE 9: FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

FASB ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and, (iv) willing to transact.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 9: FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued

FASB ASC 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. In that regard, FASB ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting 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 include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 Inputs - Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

Available for Sale Securities – Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 and Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U. S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

Impaired Loans – Impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on internally customized discounting criteria.

Loans Held for Sale – These loans are reported at the lower of cost or fair value. Fair value is determined based on expected proceeds based on sales contracts and commitments and are considered Level 2 inputs.

Repossessed Assets – Fair values are valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon and the asset is transferred from loans.  The value is based upon primary third party appraisals, less costs to sell.  The appraisals are generally discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business.  Such discounts are typically significant and result in Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Repossessed assets are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on same or similar factors above.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 9: FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued

Loan Subject to Fair Value Hedge – The Company has one loan that is carried at fair value subject to a fair value hedge.  Fair value is determined utilizing valuation models that consider the scheduled cash flows through anticipated maturity and is considered a Level 3 input.

Derivative financial instruments – Fair values for interest rate swap agreements are based upon the amounts required to settle the contracts.  These instruments are valued using Level 3 inputs utilizing valuation models that consider: (a) time value, (b) volatility factors and (c) current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures.  Although the Company utilizes counterparties’ valuations to assess the reasonableness of its prices and valuation techniques, there is not sufficient corroborating market evidence to support classifying these assets and liabilities as Level 2.

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
Financial Assets:
                       
Available for sale securities
                   
U.S. Government and agency
  $ -       24,309     $ -     $ 24,309  
Municipal obligations
    -       40,380       -       40,380  
Corporate obligations
    -       5,910       -       5,910  
Mortgage backed securities
                         
 government backed
    -       7,660       -       7,660  
Private lable CMOs
    -       192       -       192  
CMOs - government backed
    -       19,227       -       19,227  
Loan subject to fair value hedge
    -       -       12,328       12,328  
Loans held-for-sale
    -       9,397       -       9,397  
Financial Liability:
                               
Derivative financial instruments
    -       -       804       804  
                                 
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
Financial Assets:
                               
Available for sale securities
                         
U.S. Government and agency
  $ -       26,208     $ -     $ 26,208  
Municipal obligations
    -       39,186       -       39,186  
Corporate obligations
    -       6,216       -       6,216  
Mortgage-backed securities
    -       -       -       -  
 government backed
    -       6,372       -       6,372  
Private lable CMOs
    -       291       -       291  
CMOs - government backed
    -       24,427       -       24,427  
Loan subject to fair value hedge
    -       -       11,405       11,405  
Loans held-for-sale
    -       1,784       -       1,784  
Derivative financial instruments
    -       -       650       650  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 9: FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued

The following table presents, for the six months ended December 31, 2011, the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
 
         
Total Realized/
           
         
Unrealized Gains
 
Purchases,
       
   
Balance
   
(Losses) Included
 
Sales,
   
Balance
 
   
as of
   
in Noninterest
 
Issuances, and
 
as of
 
   
July 1, 2011
   
Income
 
Settlements, net
 
December 31, 2011
   
(In thousands)
                 
Financial Assets (Liability):
                       
     Loan subject to fair value hedge
  $ 11,405     $ 1,079     $ (156 )   $ 12,328  
     Derivative financial instruments
    650       (1,454 )     -       (804 )
 
Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 593     $ 593  
Repossessed assets
    -       -       2,017       2,017  
                                 
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,004     $ 1,004  
Repossessed assets
    -       -       1,181       1,181  
 
During the quarter ended December 31, 2011, certain impaired loans were remeasured and reported at fair value through a specific valuation allowance allocation of the allowance for possible loan losses based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral. Impaired loans with a carrying value of $925,000 were reduced by specific valuation allowance allocations totaling $332,000 to a total reported fair value of $593,000 based on collateral valuations utilizing Level 3 valuation inputs.

Those financial instruments not subject to the implementation of FASB ASC 820 are required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized in the statement of financial position, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value.  Below is a table that summarizes the fair market values of all financial instruments of the Company at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, followed by methods and assumptions that were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of the classes of financial instruments not covered by FASB ASC 820.

The estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.  However, considerable judgment is required to interpret 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.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 9: FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued
 
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
                         
         
Estimated
         
Estimated
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
                         
Financial Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 8,533     $ 8,533     $ 9,540     $ 9,540  
FHLB stock
    2,003       2,003       2,003       2,003  
Loans receivable, net
    182,535       192,175       185,471       192,361  
Accrued interest on dividends receivable
    1,484       1,484       1,558       1,558  
Mortage servicing rights
    2,121       2,534       2,142       2,871  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    9,031       9,031       6,900       6,900  
Financial Liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    133,149       133,149       124,633       124,633  
Time certificates of deposit
    82,012       83,360       84,553       85,719  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    4,570       4,570       3,371       3,371  
Advances from the FHLB & other borrowings
    53,796       56,130       60,896       63,612  
Subordinated debentures
    5,155       3,988       5,155       3,779  
Off-balance-sheet instruments
                         
Forward loan sales commitments
    -       -       -       -  
Commitments to extend credit
    -       -       -       -  
Rate lock commitments
    -       -       -       -  
 
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of the following classes of financial instruments.

Cash, interest-bearing accounts, accrued interest and dividend receivable, and accrued expenses and other liabilities – The carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.

Stock in the FHLB – The fair value of stock in the FHLB approximates redemption value.

Loans receivable – Fair values are estimated by stratifying the loan portfolio into groups of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by type such as real estate, commercial, and consumer, with each category further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms.  For mortgage loans, the Company uses the secondary market rates in effect for loans that have similar characteristics.  The fair value of other fixed rate loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the anticipated maturities adjusted for prepayment estimates.  Adjustable interest rate loans are assumed to approximate fair value because they generally reprice within the short term.

Fair values are adjusted for credit risk based on assessment of risk identified with specific loans, and risk adjustments on the remaining portfolio based on credit loss experience.

Assumptions regarding credit risk are judgmentally determined using specific borrower information, internal credit quality analysis, and historical information on segmented loan categories for non-specific borrowers.

Cash surrender value of life insurance – The carrying amount for cash surrender value of life insurance approximates fair value as policies are recorded at redemption value.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 9: FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued

Mortgage servicing rights – The fair value of servicing rights was determined using discount rates ranging from 9.0% to 20.0%, prepayment speeds ranging from 140% to 324% PSA, depending on stratification of the specific right.  The fair value was also adjusted for the affect of potential past dues and foreclosures.

Deposits and time certificates of deposit – The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as checking, passbook, and money market, is equal to the amount payable on demand.  The fair value of time certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.

Advances from the FHLB & Subordinated Debentures – The fair value of the Company’s advances and debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the interest rate that would be effective December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively if the borrowings repriced according to their stated terms.

Off-balance-sheet instruments - Fair values for off-balance-sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.  The fair values of these financial instruments are considered insignificant.  Additionally, those financial instruments have no carrying value.

NOTE 10. RECENTLY ISSUED PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-03, “Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) – Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.” The amendments in this ASU remove from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion.  The amendments in this ASU are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The guidance should be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Presentation of Comprehensive Income.”  The objective of this ASU is to improve the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity.  The amendments require that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  The single statement of comprehensive income should include the components of net income, a total for net income, the components of other comprehensive income, a total for other comprehensive income, and a total for comprehensive income.  In the two-statement approach, the first statement should present total net income and its components followed consecutively by a second statement that should present all the components of other comprehensive income, a total for other comprehensive income, and a total for comprehensive income.  The amendments do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income, the option for an entity to present components of other comprehensive income either net of related tax effects or before related tax effects, or the calculation or reporting of earnings per share.  The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively. The amendments are effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted because compliance with the amendments is already permitted. The amendments do not require transition disclosures. The Company will comply with the new standard and has presented a separate statement of comprehensive income in this form 10-Q. 
 
 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act.  All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements.  You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,”  “project,” “could,” “intend,” “target” and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

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statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
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statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
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statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
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estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

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changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;
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general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;
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competition among depository and other financial institutions;
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changes in the prices, values and sales volume of residential and commercial real estate in Montana;
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inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
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changes in the securities markets;
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our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;
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our ability to successfully integrate acquired entities, if any;
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changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
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changes in our organization’s compensation and benefit plans;
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our ability to continue to increase and manage our commercial and residential real estate, multi-family, and commercial business loans;
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possible impairments of securities held by us, including those issued by government entities and government sponsored enterprises;
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the level of future deposit premium assessments;
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the impact of the current economic conditions on our loan portfolio (including cash flow and collateral values), investment portfolio, customers and capital market activities;
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the impact of recently enacted legislation to restructure the U.S. financial and regulatory system, including proposals to reform the housing markets and government-sponsored enterprises serving such markets;
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the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of allowance for possible loan losses and other estimates;
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changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers and their ability to repay their loans when due; and
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the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters.

Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.  For a further list and description of various risks, relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see the Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections contained elsewhere in this report, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, any subsequent Reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, and other filings with the SEC.  We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which we hereafter become aware.
 
 
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Overview

The Company’s primary activity is its ownership of its wholly owned subsidiary, American Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank”).  The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank, engaging in typical banking activities:  acquiring deposits from local markets and originating loans and investing in securities. . Recent federal legislation mandated that the consolidated regulatory functions of , The Office of Thrift Supervision(“OTS’)over the Bank and the Company be transferred to two federal agencies and that the OTS be merged into the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”).  Thus, as a result of the enactment in July of 2010 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Federal Reserve Board (the “FRB”) became, as of July 21, 2011, the principal federal bank regulatory agency for the Company and the OCC the principal federal regulator for the Bank.  The Bank’s charter was not affected and the Bank continues to operate, as a federal stock savings bank. Its deposits remain insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  Because the Dodd-Frank Act did not eliminate the thrift charter under which the Bank has historically operated, the Bank’s traditional lending and investment activities should not be affected.  Further, to ensure regulatory continuity, the Dodd-Frank Act requires that the OCC designate a new Deputy Comptroller who will be responsible for the supervision and examination of federal savings associations.

The Bank’s primary component of earnings is its net interest margin (also called spread or margin), the difference between interest income and interest expense.  The net interest margin is managed by management (through the pricing of its products and by the types of products offered and kept in portfolio), and is affected by moves in interest rates.  Noninterest income in the form of fee income and gain on sale of loans adds to the Bank’s income.

The Bank has a strong mortgage lending focus, with the majority of its loans represented by single-family residential mortgages.  The Bank has also successfully marketed home equity loans to its customers, as well as a wide range of shorter term consumer loans for various personal needs (automobiles, recreational vehicles, etc.).  In recent years the Bank has focused on adding commercial loans to its portfolio, both real estate and non-real estate.  The purpose of this diversification is to mitigate the Bank’s dependence on the mortgage market, as well as to improve its ability to manage its spread.  The Bank’s management recognizes the need for sources of fee income to complement its margin, and the Bank now maintains a significant loan servicing portfolio which generates income.   The gain on sale of loans also provides significant fee income in periods of high mortgage loan origination volumes.  Fee income is also supplemented with fees generated from the Bank’s deposit accounts.  The Bank has a high percentage of non-maturity deposits, such as checking accounts and savings accounts, which allows management flexibility in managing its spread.  Non-maturity deposits do not automatically reprice as interest rates rise, as do certificates of deposit.
 
For the past several years, management’s focus has been on improving the Bank’s core earnings.  Core earnings can be described as income before taxes, with the exclusion of gain on sale of loans and adjustments to the market value of the Bank’s loan servicing portfolio.  Management believes that the Bank will need to continue to focus on increasing net interest margin, other areas of fee income, and control of operating expenses to achieve earnings growth going forward.  Management’s strategy of growing the bank’s loan portfolio and deposit base is expected to help achieve these goals as follows:  loans typically earn higher rates of return than investments; a larger deposit base should yield higher fee income; increasing the asset base will reduce the relative impact of fixed operating costs.  The biggest challenge to the strategy is funding the growth of the Bank’s balance sheet in an efficient manner.  Deposit growth will be difficult to maintain due to significant competition for deposits and it is likely that wholesale funding (which is usually more expensive than retail deposits) will be needed to supplement it.

The level and movement of interest rates impacts the Bank’s earnings as well.  The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) did not change the federal funds target rate which remained at 0.25% during the six months ended December 31, 2011.

Financial Condition

Comparisons of financial condition in this section are between December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011.

Total assets at December 31, 2011 were $331.87 million, an increase of $780,000, or 0.24%, from $331.09 million at June 30, 2011. This increase in assets was primarily attributable to increases in loans held for sale offset by decreases in securities available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents.

 
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Financial Condition - continued

Loans receivable decreased by $2.94 million, or 1.58%, to $182.54 million at December 31, 2011, from $185.47 million at June 30, 2011.  The commercial real estate loan category had the largest increase, $3.47 million.  Commercial loans not secured by real estate also increased by $1.90 million.  Both home equity and consumer loans decreased moderately, while construction loans decreased by $1.45 million.  Residential mortgages decreased by $5.04 million.  Total loan originations were $69.61 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, with single family mortgages accounting for $48.43 million of the total.  Home equity and construction loan originations totaled $3.25 million and $2.18 million, respectively, for the same period. Commercial real estate and land loan originations totaled $7.02 million.  Consumer and commercial loans originated totaled $2.25 million and $6.47 million, respectively.  Loans held-for-sale increased to $9.40 million at December 31, 2011 from $1.8 million at June 30, 2011.

Total cash and cash equivalents decreased by $1.01 million, and securities available-for-sale decreased $5.02 million.

Deposits increased $5.98 million, or 2.86%, to $215.16 million at December 31, 2011 from $209.19 million at June 30, 2011. Growth occurred in all deposit products except certificates of deposits which decreased $2.54 million and money market accounts which decreased $1.39 million.  Management attributes the overall increase in deposits to increased marketing of checking accounts as well as customers’ preference for placing funds in secure, federally insured accounts.

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings decreased $7.10 million, or 11.66%, to $53.80 million from $60.90 million as a result of continued growth in deposits.

Total shareholders’ equity increased $706,000 or 1.35%, to $53.19 million at December 31, 2011 from $52.49 million at June 30, 2011.  This was a result of net income for the period of $915,000 in addition to an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $675,000 (mainly due to an increase in net unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale).  The increase was also partially offset by dividends paid for the period.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

Net Income.  Eagle’s net income declined to $487,000 versus $644,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The net income decrease of $157,000, or 24.38%, was due principally to a decrease in noninterest income of $322,000 caused by a decline in home mortgage refinancing activity, and increases in the provision for loan losses of $91,000.  This was offset by an increase in net interest income of $189,000.  Noninterest expense of $2.88 million was the same as the prior year’s quarter amount.  Eagle’s tax provision was $67,000 lower in the current quarter.  Basic earnings per share were $0.13 for the current period, compared to $0.17 for the previous year’s period.

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income increased to $2.83 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, from $2.64 million for the previous year’s quarter.  This increase of $189,000 was the result of a decrease in interest expense of $247,000 offset by a decrease in interest and dividend income of $58,000.

Interest and Dividend Income.  Total interest and dividend income was $3.66 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to $3.72 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of $58,000, or 1.56%.  Interest and fees on loans increased to $2.83 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011 from $2.81 million for the same period ended December 31, 2010.  This increase of $18,000, or 0.64%, was due primarily to the increase in the average balance of loans for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.  Average balances for loans receivable, net, for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 were $191.73 million, compared to $184.22 million for the previous year.  This represents an increase of $7.51 million, or 4.08%.  The average interest rate earned on loans receivable decreased by 21 basis points, from 6.11% to 5.90%.  Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale (AFS) decreased to $827,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 from $901,000 for the same quarter last year.  Average balances on investments decreased to $100.59 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, from $104.25 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  The average interest rate earned on investments decreased to 3.29% from 3.46%.  Interest on deposits with banks decreased to $3,000 from $5,000, due to a decrease in the average balances.  Average balances on deposits with banks decreased to $3.42 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to $6.16 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  The average rates on deposits with banks increased from 0.32% at December 31, 2010 to 0.35% at December 31, 2011.

 
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 - continued

Interest Expense.  Total interest expense declined significantly in the quarter to $828,000 from $1.08 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of $247,000, or 22.98%.  The decrease was attributable to decreases in interest on deposits and borrowings offset by growth in average deposit balances.  Decreases in rates on deposits caused a decline in deposit interest expense of $88,000, or 24.38% over the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  The decrease was attributable to a decrease in average rates paid on all deposit products.  For example, interest bearing checking account rates declined from 0.07% to 0.05%, and money market accounts decreased from 0.16% to 0.13%.  This decline was offset by increases in average balances during the period.  Average balances in interest-bearing deposit accounts increased to $190.74 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to $184.96 million for the same quarter in the previous year.  Average balances in borrowings decreased to $62.32 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to $68.54 million for the same quarter in the previous year.  A decrease in the average rate paid, along with the decrease in average borrowing balances resulted in a decrease in interest paid on borrowings to $532,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus $647,000 paid in the previous year’s quarter.  The average rate paid on borrowings decreased from 4.17% last year to 3.56% for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.  The average rate paid on all liabilities decreased 39 basis points from the quarter ended December 31, 2010 to the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Provision for Loan Losses.  Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate by management of the Bank, to provide for probable loan losses based on prior loss experience, volume and type of lending conducted by the Bank, national and local economic conditions, and past due loans in portfolio.  The Bank’s policies require a review of assets on a quarterly basis.  The Bank classifies loans as well as other assets if warranted.  While the Bank believes it uses the best information available to make a determination with respect to the allowance for loan losses, it recognizes that future adjustments may be necessary.  The Bank recorded $325,000 in provision for loan losses for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and $234,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  This increase over 2010 was based on an analysis of a variety of factors including delinquencies within the loan portfolio.  Total nonperforming loans increased from $2.38 million at December 31, 2010 to $3.58 million at December 31, 2011. The Bank currently has $2.21 million in foreclosed real estate property and other repossessed property with a net book value of $2.02 million.

Noninterest Income. Last year due to significant declines in long term interest rates, the Bank experienced significant refinancing activity in residential real estate.  Though long-term rates remain at historic low levels, the refinance activity declined in the current quarter compared to the prior year’s period.  This decreased activity had a significant effect on the amount of non-interest income with total noninterest income decreasing to $1.08 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, from $1.40 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of $322,000 or 23.05%.  Of this amount net gain on sale of loans decreased to $403,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 from $802,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.   During this period, $31.38 million 1-4 family mortgage loans were originated compared to $41.11 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  In addition, $24.61 million of mortgage loans were sold during the period compared to $42.92 million sold in the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  Also, a net loss on the fair value hedge was incurred during this period of $44,000 compared to a net gain in the prior year of $183,000.

Noninterest Expense.  Noninterest expense was $2.88 million for both quarters ended December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010.  Though most items were fairly similar, consulting fees increased to $308,000 from $31,000, an increase of $277,000.  This increase was primarily due to costs associated with the exploration of potential acquisition opportunities.  Amortization of mortgage servicing rights decreased from $440,000 to $174,000, a decrease of $266,000.  This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the refinance activity described above.  Other expense categories showed minor changes.
 
Income Tax Expense.  Eagle’s income tax expense was $215,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to $282,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  The effective tax rate for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 was 30.63% and was 30.45% for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

 
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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

Net Income.  Eagle’s net income was $915,000 and $1.52 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The decrease of $605,000, or 39.80%, was due to decreases in noninterest income of $1.19 million, and increases in loan loss provision of $66,000, offset by increases in net interest income of $290,000, and decreases in noninterest expense of $110,000.  The tax provision was $249,000 lower in the current period.  Basic earnings per share declined to $0.25 for the current period, compared to $0.39 for the previous year’s period.

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income increased to $5.59 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, from $5.30 million for the previous year’s period.  This increase of $290,000 was the result of a decrease in interest expense of $467,000 offset by a decrease in interest and dividend income of $177,000.

Interest and Dividend Income.  Total interest and dividend income was $7.31 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, compared to $7.49 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010, representing a decrease of $177,000, or 2.36%.  Interest and fees on loans decreased slightly to $5.61 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011 from $5.62 million for the same period ended December 31, 2010.  Average balances for loans receivable, net, for the six months ended December 31, 2011 were $189.69 million, compared to $181.72 million for the previous year an increase of $7.97 million, or 4.39%.  The average interest rate earned on loans receivable decreased by 27 basis points, from 6.18% to 5.91%.  Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale (AFS) decreased slightly to $1.70 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011 from $1.86 million for the same period last year.  Average balances on investments decreased to $101.73 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, compared to $110.28 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010.  The average interest rate earned on investments decreased to 3.34% from 3.38%.  Interest on deposits with banks remained the same at $9,000 for both periods.  The average balance on deposits with banks increased from $4.34 million up to $6.19 million while the average rate earned dropped from 0.42% to 0.26%.

Interest Expense.  Total interest expense decreased to $1.72 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, from $2.19 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of $467,000, or 21.33%, primarily due to decreases in interest paid on deposits.  Interest on deposits decreased to $562,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011, from $764,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2010.  This decrease of $202,000, or 26.44%, was the result of a 24 basis point decrease in average rates paid on deposit accounts.  Interest bearing checking accounts also decreased to an average rate paid of 0.06% from 0.08%, and money market accounts decreased to 0.13% from 0.19%.  Average balances in interest-bearing deposit accounts increased to $191.11 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, compared to $184.04 million for the same period in the previous year. A decrease in the average balance of borrowings, in addition to a decrease in the average rate paid, resulted in a decrease in interest paid on borrowings to $1.16 million versus $1.43 million paid in the same period ended December 31, 2010.  The average rate paid on borrowings decreased from 4.11% last year to 3.63% this year.  The average rate paid on liabilities decreased 0.38% from the six months ended December 31, 2010 to the six months ended December 31, 2011.

Provision for Loan Losses.  Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate by management of the Bank, to provide for probable loan losses based on prior loss experience, volume and type of lending conducted by the Bank, national and local economic conditions, and past due loans in its portfolio.  The Bank’s policies require a review of assets on a quarterly basis.  The Bank classifies loans as well as other assets if warranted.  While the Bank believes it uses the best information available to make a determination with respect to the allowance for loan losses, it recognizes that future adjustments may be necessary.  The Bank took $583,000 in provision for loan losses for the six months ended December 31, 2011 versus $517,000 in the six months ended December 31, 2010.  This was due to an increase in loan delinquencies and to the weakened local and national economy.  Total real estate and other assets acquired in settlement of loans, net of allowance for losses increased from $1.18 million at June 30, 2011 to $2.02 million at December 31, 2011.

Noninterest Income. Total noninterest income decreased to $1.64 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, from $2.83 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of $1.19 million or 41.95%.  This decrease stemmed from a decline in refinancing activity and resulted in a decrease of $990,000 in net gain on sale of loans to $639,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011 from $1.63 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010.  Also, a net loss on the fair value hedge was $374,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011, while it was a net gain of $198,000 for the six month period ended December 31, 2010, a swing of $572,000.  Though the hedge is considered to be effective, a portion does run through noninterest income.
 
 
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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 - continued

Noninterest Expense.  Noninterest expense decreased by $110,000 or 2.02% to $5.36 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, from $5.45 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010.  This decrease was primarily due to decreases in amortization of mortgage servicing rights of $432,000. The decrease in the amortization of mortgage servicing rights resulted from a decrease in refinance activity that occurred during the period compared to the previous period.  Consulting fees also increased $337,000.  This increase was primarily due to costs associated with the exploration of potential acquisition opportunities.  Other expense categories showed minor changes.

Income Tax Expense.  Eagle’s income tax expense was $402,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011, compared to $651,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2010.  The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was 30.52% and was 29.99% for the six months ended December 31, 2010.

Liquidity, Interest Rate Sensitivity and Capital Resources

The Bank is required to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets as defined by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) regulations.  The OCC has eliminated the statutory requirement based upon a percentage of deposits and short-term borrowings.  The OCC states that the liquidity requirement is retained for safety and soundness purposes, and that appropriate levels of liquidity will depend upon the types of activities in which the company engages.  For internal reporting purposes, the Bank uses policy minimums of 1.0%, and 8.0% for “basic surplus” and “basic surplus with FHLB” as internally defined.  In general, the “basic surplus” is a calculation of the ratio of unencumbered short-term assets reduced by estimated percentages of CD maturities and other deposits that may leave the Bank in the next 90 days divided by total assets.  “Basic surplus with FHLB” adds to “basic surplus” the additional borrowing capacity the Bank has with the FHLB of Seattle.  The Bank exceeded those minimum ratios as of both December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, repayment of loans and mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities, maturities of investments, funds provided from operations, and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle and other borrowings.  Scheduled repayments of loans and mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities and maturities of investment securities are generally predictable.  However, other sources of funds, such as deposit flows and loan prepayments, can be greatly influenced by the general level of interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Bank uses liquidity resources principally to fund existing and future loan commitments.  It also uses them to fund maturing certificates of deposit, demand deposit withdrawals and to invest in other loans and investments, maintain liquidity, and meet operating expenses.

Liquidity may be adversely affected by unexpected deposit outflows, higher interest rates paid by competitors, and similar matters. Management monitors projected liquidity needs and determines the level desirable, based in part on commitments to make loans and management’s assessment of the Bank’s ability to generate funds.

At September 30, 2011 (the most recent report available), the Bank’s measure of sensitivity to interest rate movements, as measured by the OCC in a 200 basis point rise in interest rates scenario,  decreased to 207 basis points from 187 basis points at June 30, 2011.  The Bank is well within the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors for interest rate risk sensitivity.  The Bank’s tier I core capital ratio, as measured under OCC rules, increased from 12.96% as of December 31, 2010 to 13.19% as of December 31, 2011.  The Bank’s strong capital position helps to mitigate its interest rate risk exposure.

 
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Liquidity, Interest Rate Sensitivity and Capital Resources - continued

As of December 31, 2011, the Bank’s regulatory capital was in excess of all applicable regulatory requirements.  At December 31, 2011, the Bank’s tangible, core, and risk-based capital ratios amounted to 13.19%, 13.19%, and 20.05%, respectively, compared to regulatory requirements of 1.50%, 3.0%, and 8.0%, respectively.  See the following table (amounts in thousands):
 
   
At December 31, 2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
Dollar
   
% of
 
   
Amount
   
Assets
 
Tangible capital:
           
Capital level
  $ 41,453       13.19  
Requirement
    4,712       1.50  
Excess
    36,741       11.69  
                 
Core capital:
               
Capital level
    41,453       13.19  
Requirement
    9,425       3.00  
Excess
    32,028       10.19  
                 
Risk-based capital:
               
Capital level
    42,621       20.05  
Requirement
    17,006       8.00  
Excess
    25,615       12.05  
 
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

Our financial statements and the accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time and due to inflation.  The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations.  Interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than do the general levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

 
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

This item has been omitted based on Eagle’s status as a smaller reporting company.

 
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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of December 31, 2011, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.  During the last fiscal quarter, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that have materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION


Legal Proceedings.

Neither the Company nor the Bank is involved in any pending legal proceeding other than non-material legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.

Risk Factors.

There have not been any material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form  10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s purchase of its common stock for the three months ended December 31, 2011.
 
   
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c)
   
(d)
 
               
Total Number
   
Maximum
 
               
of Shares
   
Number of
 
               
Purchased
   
Shares that
 
   
Total
         
as Part of
   
May Yet Be
 
   
Number of
   
Average
   
Publicly
   
Purchased
 
   
Shares
   
Price Paid
   
Announced Plans
   
Under the Plans
 
Period
 
Purchased*
   
Per Share
   
or Programs
   
or Programs
 
                         
October 1, 2011 through
                   
October 31, 2011
    11,200     $ 10.58       11,200       11,316  
                                 
November 1, 2011 through
                         
November 30, 2011
    235     $ 9.90       235       11,081  
                                 
December 1, 2011 through
                         
December 31, 2011
    11,081     $ 9.83       11,081       -  
                                 
                                 
                                 
Total
    22,516     $ 10.21       22,516       n/a  
 
*On April 26, 2011, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program for 204,156 shares of common stock, effective April 27, 2011.  The program is intended to be implemented through purchases made from time to time in the open market or through private transactions.  The program will terminate on April 19, 2012.

On April 21, 2011, the Company entered into a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 written trading plan (“the Trading Plan”) with a broker to facilitate the repurchase of its shares of common stock, in conformity with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A broker selected by the Company will have the authority under the terms and limitations specified in the Trading Plan to repurchase shares on the Company’s behalf in accordance with the terms of the Trading Plan.  The Trading Plan, which will facilitate the Company’s share repurchase program, went into effect on April 27, 2011 and may be terminated by the Company at any time.  The Trading Plan enables the Company to continue to repurchase shares without suspension for self-imposed trading blackout periods.  The shares to be repurchased under the Trading Plan would be in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the stock repurchase program.  The Trading Plan ended on December 27, 2011 when a total of 204,156 shares were reached through repurchases.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
 
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.
 
Item 4.   (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5.   Other Information.

None.
 
Item 6.            Exhibits.

31.1 Certification by Peter J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 (a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2 Certification by Clint J. Morrison, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 (a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1 Certification by Peter J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, and Clint J. Morrison, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
101.INS XBRL
Instance Document
   
101.SCH XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 
 
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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.
 
 
     
 
EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC.
 
  
 
  
 
  
Date:   February 13, 2012
By:  
/s/ Peter J. Johnson
 
Peter J. Johnson
 
President/CEO
     
   
 
  
 
  
 
  
Date:   February 13, 2012
By:  
/s/ Clint J. Morrison
 
Clint J. Morrison
 
Senior Vice President/CFO

 
 
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