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FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP - Quarter Report: 2011 May (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 March 31, 2011

OR

 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________
 

Commission File Number 000-30707

First Northern Community Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
68-0450397
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

195 N. First Street, Dixon, California
95620
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)


707-678-3041
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or Section 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  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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  r
No  r

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer   ¨
Accelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer  ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ¨
No  x

The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 12, 2011 was 9,116,316.

 
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FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
 
INDEX


  Page
PART I    Financial Information
 
ITEM I    – Financial Statements (unaudited) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (unaudited) ..........................................................................................................................................5
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
 
ITEM 2.   – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ..............................................................................................................................................30
 
ITEM 3.   – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ...................................................................................................................................................................................................45
 
ITEM 4.   – Controls and Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
 
PART II   – Other Information ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
 
ITEM 1. – Legal Proceedings ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
 
ITEM 1A. – Risk Factors ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
 
ITEM 6.   – Exhibits ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
 
SIGNATURES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46

 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
 
ITEM I    – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
 

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands, except shares and share amounts)
 
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets
           
             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 152,368     $ 139,707  
Investment securities – available-for-sale
    125,838       107,346  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $11,712 at March 31, 2011
               
   and $11,039 at December 31, 2010
    420,698       442,015  
Loans held-for-sale
    3,038       2,345  
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank and other equity securities, at cost
    2,823       2,823  
Premises and equipment, net
    8,030       8,035  
Other real estate owned
    2,664       2,682  
Interest receivable and other assets
    33,364       32,264  
                 
                 Total Assets
  $ 748,823     $ 737,217  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
                 
         Demand deposits
  $ 186,422     $ 180,382  
         Interest-bearing transaction deposits
    148,102       146,579  
         Savings and MMDA's
    210,759       204,360  
         Time, under $100,000
    40,120       40,083  
         Time, $100,000 and over
    65,864       68,854  
                 Total deposits
    651,267       640,258  
                 
         Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
    10,500       10,529  
         Interest payable and other liabilities
    6,831       6,834  
                 
                 Total liabilities
    668,598       657,621  
                 
Stockholders' Equity:
               
         Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; $1,000 per share liquidation
               
preference, 18,500 shares authorized; 17,390 shares issued and
               
outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
    16,976       16,944  
        Common stock, no par value; 16,000,000 shares authorized;
               
            9,116,316 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and
               
            9,103,158 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010
    62,909       62,869  
        Additional paid in capital
    977       977  
        Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
    116       (401 )
        Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
    (753 )     (793 )
                 Total stockholders’ equity
    80,225       79,596  
                 
                 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 748,823     $ 737,217  

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 

   
Three months
   
Three months
 
   
ended
   
ended
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
March 31,
2011
   
March 31,
2010
 
Interest and Dividend Income:
           
     Loans
  $ 6,257     $ 6,798  
     Due from banks interest bearing accounts
    85       94  
     Investment securities
               
          Taxable
    570       375  
          Non-taxable
    111       235  
               Total interest and dividend income
    7,023       7,502  
Interest Expense:
               
     Deposits
    571       1,004  
     Other borrowings
    90       107  
               Total interest expense
    661       1,111  
Net interest income
    6,362       6,391  
Provision for  loan losses
    990       1,450  
 Net interest income after provision
    for loan losses
    5,372       4,941  
Other operating income:
               
     Service charges on deposit accounts
    693       825  
     Gains on sales of other real estate owned
    196       27  
     Gains on sales of loans held-for-sale
    137       117  
     Investment and brokerage services income
    245       244  
     Mortgage brokerage income
    12       8  
     Loan servicing income
    335       272  
     Fiduciary activities income
    97       70  
     ATM fees
    101       62  
     Signature based transaction fees
    210       173  
     Other income
    161       205  
               Total other operating income
    2,187       2,003  
Other operating expenses:
               
     Salaries and employee benefits
    3,773       3,768  
     Occupancy and equipment
    823       847  
     Data processing
    384       448  
     Stationery and supplies
    75       81  
     Advertising
    137       131  
     Directors’ fees
    64       52  
     Other real estate owned expense and impairment
    206       231  
     Other expense
    1,222       1,315  
               Total other operating expenses
    6,684       6,873  
               Income before income tax expense (benefit)
    875       71  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    109       (290 )
                 
               Net  income
  $ 766     $ 361  
                 
Preferred stock dividends and accretion
  $ (249 )   $ (246 )
Net  income available to common          shareholders
  $ 517     $ 115  
                 
Basic income per share 
  $ 0.06     $ 0.01  
Diluted income per share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.01  

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
(in thousands, except share data)
 
   
                                       
(Accumulated
   
Accumulated
       
                                 
Additional
   
Deficit)/
   
Other
       
   
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Comprehensive
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
       
   
Shares
   
Amounts
   
Shares
   
Amounts
   
Income
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Loss
   
Total
 
                                                       
Balance at December 31, 2010
    17,390     $ 16,944       9,103,158     $ 62,869           $ 977     $ (401 )   $ (793 )   $ 79,596  
                                                                       
Comprehensive income:
                                                                     
                                                                       
Net income
                                  $ 766               766               766  
                                                                         
Other comprehensive income,  net of tax:
                                                                       
                                                                         
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the current period, net of tax effect of $26
                                    40                                  
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax effect of $26
                                    40                       40       40  
                                                                         
                                                                         
Comprehensive income
                                  $ 806                                  
                                                                         
Dividend on preferred stock
                                                    (217 )             (217 )
Discount accretion on preferred stock
            32                                       (32 )              
Stock-based compensation and related tax benefits
                            40                                       40  
Common shares issued
                    13,158                                                  
                                                                         
Balance at March 31, 2011
    17,390     $ 16,976       9,116,316     $ 62,909             $ 977     $ 116     $ (753 )   $ 80,225  

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
   
(in thousands)
 
   
Three months ended March 31, 2011
   
Three months ended March 31, 2010
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
           
          Net Income
  $ 766     $ 361  
          Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by 
               
       operating activities:
               
 Depreciation and amortization
    183       215  
 Provision for loan losses
    990       1,450  
 Stock plan accruals
    40       67  
 Gains on sales of other real estate owned
    (196 )     (27 )
 Impairment on other real estate owned
    71       144  
 Gains on sales of loans held-for-sale
    (137 )     (117 )
 Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale
    6,259       9,614  
 Originations of loans held-for-sale
    (6,815 )     (9,458 )
          Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
 (Increase) decrease in interest receivable and other assets
    (1,127 )     1,058  
 Decrease in interest payable and other liabilities
    (3 )     (161 )
                    Net cash provided by operating activities
    31       3,146  
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
               
          Net increase in investment securities
    (18,425 )     (20,464 )
          Net decrease in loans
    19,629       21,474  
          Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned
    841       12  
          Purchases of premises and equipment, net
    (178 )     (32 )
                    Net cash provided by investing activities
    1,867       990  
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
               
          Net increase (decrease) in deposits
    11,009       (541 )
          Net (decrease) increase in FHLB advances and other borrowings
    (29 )     16  
          Cash dividends paid on preferred stock
    (217 )     (217 )
                    Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities
    10,763       (742 )
   
               
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    12,661       3,394  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period
    139,707       147,076  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period
  $ 152,368     $ 150,470  
                 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
                    Interest
  $ 663     $ 1,148  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Preferred stock dividend payable and accretion
  $ 143     $ 140  
   Transfer of loans held-for-investment to other real estate owned
  $ 894     $ 888  
   Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities, net of taxes
  $ 40     $ 320  

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
March 31, 2011 and 2010 and December 31, 2010

1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of First Northern Community Bancorp (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP also requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

In January 2010, FASB amended FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.”  This amendment requires disclosures about significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and the reasons for the transfers, and requires the reconciliation of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements be made on a gross basis.  The amendment also clarifies the level of disaggregation required in disclosures and the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements for Level 2 or Level 3 items.  The part of the amendment related to the reconciliation of Level 3 activity is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010.  The remaining parts of the amendment are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009.  The Company adopted the amendment on January 1, 2010 and adopted the part of the amendment related to the reconciliation of Level 3 activity on January 1, 2011.  Adoption of the new guidance did not significantly impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
In July 2010, FASB amended FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.”  This amendment modifies the disclosures that an entity provides about the credit quality of its financing receivables and the related allowance for credit losses.  As a result of these amendments, an entity is required to disaggregate, by portfolio segment or class of financing receivable, certain existing disclosures and provide certain new disclosures about its financing receivables and related allowance for credit losses.  The disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010.  The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010.  Adoption of the new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2011, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-01.  This update temporarily delays the effective date of the disclosures about troubled debt restructurings required in FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.”  The effective date of the disclosures about troubled debt restructurings for public entities is currently anticipated to be effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2011.

In April 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-02.  This update provides additional guidance in determining whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring.  In evaluating whether a restructuring is a troubled debt restructuring, a creditor must separately conclude that the restructuring constitutes a concession and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties.  The amendment clarifies the guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether it has granted a concession and whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties.  The amendments in this update are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 
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2.           LOANS
 
             The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio is as follows:
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
Commercial
  $ 76,179     $ 82,815  
Commercial Real Estate
    186,820       186,405  
Agriculture
    41,427       53,040  
Residential Mortgage
    51,420       52,347  
Residential Construction
    8,819       10,246  
Consumer
    67,859       68,374  
                 
      432,524       453,227  
Allowance for loan losses
    (11,712 )     (11,039 )
Net deferred origination fees and costs
    (114 )     (173 )
                 
Loans, net
  $ 420,698     $ 442,015  


The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans and delinquencies, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and loan mix.  The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early enough to correct the problems, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of collectability and current collateral values and to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses at all times.   Asset quality reviews of loans and other non-performing assets are administered using credit risk rating standards and criteria similar to those employed by state and federal banking regulatory agencies.
 
 
Residential mortgage loans, which are secured by real estate, are primarily susceptible to four risks; non-payment due to diminished or lost income, over-extension of credit, a lack of borrower’s cash flow to sustain payments, and shortfalls in collateral value.  In general, non-payment is due to loss of employment and follows general economic trends in the marketplace, particularly the upward movement in the unemployment rate, loss of collateral value, and demand shifts.

Commercial real estate loans generally fall into two categories, owner-occupied and non-owner occupied.  Loans secured by owner occupied real estate are primarily susceptible to changes in the market conditions of the related business.  This may be driven by, among other things, industry changes, geographic business changes, changes in the individual financial capacity of the business owner, general economic conditions and changes in business cycles. These same risks apply to commercial loans whether secured by equipment, receivables or other personal property or unsecured.  Losses on loans secured by owner occupied real estate, equipment, or other personal property generally are dictated by the value of underlying collateral at the time of default and liquidation of the collateral.  When default is driven by issues related specifically to the business owner, collateral values tend to provide better repayment support and may result in little or no loss. Alternatively, when default is driven by more general economic conditions, underlying collateral generally has devalued more and results in larger losses due to default.  Loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate are primarily susceptible to risks associated with swings in occupancy or vacancy and related shifts in lease rates, rental rates or room rates. Most often, these shifts are a result of changes in general economic or market conditions or overbuilding and resultant over-supply of space.  Losses are dependent on the value of underlying collateral at the time of default.  Values are generally driven by these same factors and influenced by interest rates and required rates of return as well as changes in occupancy costs.  Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, sales invoices, or other appropriate means.  Collateral valuations are obtained at origination of the credit and periodically thereafter, (generally every 3 – 6 months depending on the collateral type), once repayment is questionable, and the loan has been deemed classified.

 
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Construction loans, whether owner occupied or non-owner occupied residential development loans, are not only susceptible to the related risks described above but the added risks of construction itself including cost over-runs, mismanagement of the project, or lack of demand and market changes experienced at time of completion.  Again, losses are primarily related to underlying collateral value and changes therein as described above.  Problem construction loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns and payment history of the borrower.  Based on this information the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors, the Company may pursue repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral.  Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices, or other appropriate documentation.  Collateral valuations are obtained at origination of the credit and periodically thereafter, (generally every 3 – 6 months depending on the collateral type), once repayment is questionable, and the loan has been deemed classified.

Agricultural loans, whether secured or unsecured, generally are made to producers and processors of crops and livestock.  Repayment is primarily from the sale of an agricultural product or service.  Agricultural loans are generally secured by inventory, receivables, equipment, and other real property.  Agricultural loans primarily are susceptible to changes in market demand for specific commodities.  This may be exacerbated by, among other things, industry changes, changes in the individual financial capacity of the business owner, general economic conditions and changes in business cycles, as well as changing weather conditions.  Problem agricultural loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns, crop budgets, payment history, and crop inspections.  Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors. Notwithstanding, when repayment becomes unlikely based on the borrower’s income and cash flow, repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral may become necessary.  Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices, or other appropriate documentation.  Collateral valuations are obtained at origination of the credit and periodically thereafter, (generally every 3 – 6 months depending on the collateral type), once repayment is questionable, and the loan has been deemed classified.

Commercial loans, whether secured or unsecured, generally are made to support the short-term operations and other needs of small businesses.  These loans are generally secured by the receivables, equipment, and other real property of the business and are susceptible to the related risks described above.  Problem commercial loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns, and payment history of the borrower.  Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors. Notwithstanding, when repayment becomes unlikely based on the borrower’s income and cash flow, repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral may become necessary.  Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices, or other appropriate documentation.  Collateral valuations are obtained at origination of the credit and periodically there after, (generally every 3 – 6 months depending on the collateral type), once repayment is questionable, and the loan has been deemed classified.

Consumer loans, whether unsecured or secured are primarily susceptible to four risks; non-payment due to diminished or lost income, over-extension of credit, a lack of borrower’s cash flow to sustain payments, and shortfall in collateral value.  In general, non-payment is due to loss of employment and will follow general economic trends in the marketplace, particularly the upward movements in the unemployment rate, loss of collateral value, and demand shifts.

As of March 31, 2011, approximately 43% in principal amount of the Company’s loans were for commercial real estate, which consists of construction and land development loans and real estate loans.  Approximately 12% of the Company’s loans were residential mortgage loans.  Approximately 2% of the Company’s loans were residential construction loans.  Approximately 28% of the Company’s loans were for general commercial uses including professional, retail, agriculture and small businesses.  Approximately 15% of the Company’s loans were consumer loans.

 
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Once a loan becomes delinquent and repayment becomes questionable, a Company collection officer will address collateral shortfalls with the borrower and attempt to obtain additional collateral or a principal payment.  If this is not forthcoming and payment in full is unlikely, the Company will estimate its probable loss, using a recent valuation as appropriate to the underlying collateral less estimated costs of sale, and charge-off the loan down to the estimated net realizable amount.  Depending on the length of time until final collection, the Company may periodically revalue the underlying collateral and take additional charge-offs as warranted. Revaluations may occur as often as every 3-12 months depending on the underlying collateral and volatility of values.  Final charge-offs or recoveries are taken when collateral is liquidated and actual loss is known.  Unpaid balances on loans after or during collection and liquidation may also be pursued through lawsuit and attachment of wages or judgment liens on borrower's other assets.

All loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were pledged under a blanket collateral lien to secure actual and potential borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve.

Non-accrual and Past Due Loans

The Company’s non-accrual loans by loan class, as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:


 
($ in thousands)
 
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
Commercial
  $ 1,575     $ 1,817  
Commercial Real Estate
    5,748       5,864  
Agriculture
    1,752       1,752  
Residential Mortgage
    2,264       2,301  
Residential Construction
    511       272  
Consumer
    396       268  
                 
    $ 12,246     $ 12,274  


Non-accrual loans amounted to $12,246,000 at March 31, 2011 and were comprised of seven residential mortgage loans totaling $2,264,000, four residential construction loans totaling $511,000, eight commercial real estate loans totaling $5,748,000, one agricultural loan totaling $1,752,000, six commercial loans totaling $1,575,000 and five consumer loans totaling $396,000.  Non-accrual loans amounted to $12,274,000 at December 31, 2010 and were comprised of seven residential mortgage loans totaling $2,301,000, four residential construction loans totaling $272,000, nine commercial real estate loans totaling $5,864,000, one agricultural loan totaling $1,752,000, ten commercial loans totaling $1,817,000 and five consumer loans totaling $268,000.  It is generally the Company’s policy to charge-off the portion of any non-accrual loan for which the Company does not expect to collect by writing the loan down to fair value.

 
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An age analysis of past due loans, segregated by loan class, as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows:
 

 
($ in thousands)
 
30-59 Days Past Due
   
60-89 Days Past Due
   
90 Days or more Past Due
   
Total Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
 
March 31, 2011
                                   
Commercial
  $ 301     $     $ 1,527     $ 1,828     $ 74,351     $ 76,179  
Commercial Real Estate
    1,443       201       4,273       5,917       180,903       186,820  
Agriculture
                1,752       1,752       39,675       41,427  
Residential Mortgage
    281             1,148       1,429       49,991       51,420  
Residential Construction
                63       63       8,756       8,819  
Consumer
    72       2       263       337       67,522       67,859  
    Total
  $ 2,097     $ 203     $ 9,026     $ 11,326     $ 421,198     $ 432,524  
                                                 
December 31, 2010
                                               
Commercial
  $ 1,606     $ 193     $ 228     $ 2,027     $ 80,788     $ 82,815  
Commercial Real Estate
    1,270       1,974       3,767       7,011       179,394       186,405  
Agriculture
                1,751       1,751       51,289       53,040  
Residential Mortgage
    749             1,326       2,075       50,272       52,347  
Residential Construction
    462             63       525       9,721       10,246  
Consumer
    421       88       242       751       67,623       68,374  
    Total
  $ 4,508     $ 2,255     $ 7,377     $ 14,140     $ 439,087     $ 453,227  

 
The Company had no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
 
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Impaired Loans
 
Impaired loans, segregated by loan class, as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:
 

 
($ in thousands)
 
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance
   
Recorded Investment with no Allowance
   
Recorded Investment with Allowance
   
Total Recorded Investment
   
Related Allowance
 
March 31, 2011
                             
Commercial
  $ 2,632     $ 1,751     $ 985     $ 2,736     $ 60  
Commercial Real Estate
    7,304       5,748       1,223       6,971       22  
Agriculture
    2,783       1,752       381       2,133       41  
Residential Mortgage
    6,922       2,264       4,129       6,393       622  
Residential Construction
    2,426       511       1,478       1,989       604  
Consumer
    521       262       159       421       115  
    Total
  $ 22,588     $ 12,288     $ 8,355     $ 20,643     $ 1,464  
                                         
December 31, 2010
                                       
Commercial
  $ 3,725     $ 1,660     $ 1,334     $ 2,994     $ 89  
Commercial Real Estate
    7,414       5,864       1,224       7,088       22  
Agriculture
    2,785       1,752       383       2,135       41  
Residential Mortgage
    6,544       2,123       3,910       6,033       543  
Residential Construction
    2,058       272       1,349       1,621       575  
Consumer
    312       258       36       294       12  
    Total
  $ 22,838     $ 11,929     $ 8,236     $ 20,165     $ 1,282  

 
Impaired loans are loans for which it is probable that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due.  Non-performing impaired loans totaled approximately $12,246,000 and $12,274,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, and had related valuation allowances of approximately $160,000 and $95,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Performing impaired loans are restructured loans in compliance with modified terms and totaled $8,397,000 and $7,891,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, and had related valuation allowances of approximately $1,304,000 and $1,187,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
Interest income on impaired loans recognized during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2011
   
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2010
 
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
Commercial
  $ 2,865     $ 17     $ 4,234     $ 31  
Commercial Real Estate
    7,030       56       8,976       80  
Agriculture
    2,133       5       3,393       6  
Residential Mortgage
    6,213       47       5,522       51  
Residential Construction
    1,805       17       4,554       17  
Consumer
    358       3       199        
    Total
  $ 20,404     $ 145     $ 26,878     $ 185  

 
 
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The average outstanding balance of non-performing impaired loans was approximately $12,260,000 and $18,065,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.  Interest income recognized on non-performing impaired loans related to cash payments received was approximately $43,000 and $76,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.  The average outstanding balance of performing impaired loans was approximately $8,144,000 and $8,813,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.  Interest income recognized on performing impaired loans was approximately $102,000 and $109,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010.
 

 
Credit Quality Indicators
 
All new loans are rated using the credit risk ratings and criteria adopted by the Company.  Risk ratings are adjusted as future circumstances warrant.  All credits risk rated 1, 2, 3 or 4 equate to a Pass as indicated by Federal and State regulatory agencies; a 5 shall equate to a Special Mention; a 6 equates to Substandard; a 7 equates to Doubtful; and 8 equates to a Loss.  General definitions for each risk rating are as follows:
 
Risk Rating “1” – Pass (High Quality):  This category is reserved for loans fully secured by Company CD’s or savings and properly margined (as defined in the Company’s Credit Policy) and actively traded securities (including stocks, as well as corporate, municipal and U.S. Government bonds).
 
Risk Rating “2” – Pass (Above Average Quality):  This category is reserved for borrowers with strong balance sheets that are well structured with manageable levels of debt and good liquidity.  Cash flow is sufficient to service all debt as agreed.  Historical earnings, cash flow, and payment performance have all been strong and trends are positive and consistent.  Collateral protection is better than the Company’s Credit Policy guidelines.
 
Risk Rating “3” – Pass (Average Quality):  Credits within this category are considered to be of average, but acceptable, quality.  Loan characteristics, including term and collateral advance rates, meet the Company’s Credit Policy guidelines; unsecured lines to borrowers with above average liquidity and cash flow may be considered for this category; the borrower’s financial strength is well documented, with adequate, but consistent, cash flow to meet all obligations.  Liquidity should be sufficient and leverage should be moderate. Monitoring of collateral may be required, including a borrowing base or construction budget.  Alternative financing is typically available.
 
Risk Rating “4” – Pass (Below Average Quality):  Credits within this category are considered sound, but merit additional attention due to industry concentrations within the borrower’s customer base, problems within their industry, deteriorating financial or earnings trends, declining collateral values, increased frequency of past due payments and/or overdrafts, discovery of documentation deficiencies which may impair our borrower’s ability to repay, or the Company’s ability to liquidate collateral.  Financial performance is average but inconsistent.  There also may be changes of ownership, management or professional advisors, which could be detrimental to the borrower’s future performance.
 
Risk Rating “5” – Special Mention (Criticized):  Loans in this category are currently protected by their collateral value and have no loss potential identified, but have potential weaknesses which may, if not monitored or corrected, weaken our ability to collect payments from the borrower or satisfactorily liquidate our collateral position.  Loans where terms have been modified due to their failure to perform as agreed may be included in this category.  Adverse trends in the borrower’s operation, such as reporting losses or inadequate cash flow, increasing and unsatisfactory leverage, or an adverse change in economic or market conditions may have weakened the borrower’s business and impaired their ability to repay based on original terms.  The condition or value of the collateral has deteriorated to the point where adequate protection for our loan may be jeopardized in the future. Loans in this category are in transition and, generally, do not remain in this category beyond 12 months.  During this time, efforts are focused on strategies aimed at upgrading the credit or locating alternative financing.
 
Risk Rating “6” – Substandard (Classified):  Loans in this category are inadequately protected by the borrower’s net worth, capacity to repay or collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt.  There exists a strong possibility of loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Loans that are dependent on the liquidation of collateral to repay are included in this category, as well as borrowers in bankruptcy or where legal action is required to effect collection of our debt.
 
 
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Risk Rating “7” – Doubtful (Classified):  Loans in this category indicate all of the weaknesses of a Substandard classification, however, collection of loan principal, in full, is highly questionable and improbable; possibility of loss is very high, but there is still a possibility that certain collection strategies may, yet, be successful, rendering a definitive loss difficult to estimate, at this time.  Loans in this category are in transition and, generally, do not remain in this category more than 6 months.
 
Risk Rating “8” – Loss (Classified):
 
Active Charge-Off.  Loans in this category are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their removal from the Company’s books is required.  The charge-off is pending or already processed.  Collateral positions have been or are in the process of being liquidated and the borrower/guarantor may or may not be cooperative in repayment of the debt.  Recovery prospects are unknown at this time, but we are still actively engaged in the collection of the loan.
 
Inactive Charge-Off.  Loans in this category are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their removal from the Company’s books is required.  The charge-off is pending or already processed.  Collateral positions have been liquidated and the borrower/guarantor has nothing of any value remaining to apply to the repayment of our loan.  Any further collection activities would be of little value.
 

 
The following table presents the risk ratings by loan class as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
 
($ in thousands)
 
Pass
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Loss
   
Total
 
March 31, 2011
                                   
Commercial
  $ 54,057     $ 8,098     $ 12,904     $ 1,043     $ 77     $ 76,179  
Commercial Real Estate
    149,704       15,766       21,350                   186,820  
Agriculture
    32,620       3,347       5,460                   41,427  
Residential Mortgage
    42,508       281       8,631                   51,420  
Residential Construction
    5,668       479       2,672                   8,819  
Consumer
    60,519       2,936       4,404                   67,859  
    Total
  $ 345,076     $ 30,907     $ 55,421     $ 1,043     $ 77     $ 432,524  
                                                 
December 31, 2010
                                               
Commercial
  $ 57,966     $ 7,764     $ 15,862     $ 1,146     $ 77     $ 82,815  
Commercial Real Estate
    147,350       26,040       13,015                   186,405  
Agriculture
    43,384       4,991       4,665                   53,040  
Residential Mortgage
    41,437       3,235       7,675                   52,347  
Residential Construction
    5,890       2,315       2,041                   10,246  
Consumer
    59,824       4,617       3,933                   68,374  
    Total
  $ 355,851     $ 48,962     $ 47,191     $ 1,146     $ 77     $ 453,227  
 

 
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Allowance for Loan Losses
The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan class for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010.


($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Agriculture
   
Residential Mortgage
   
Residential Construction
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
March 31, 2011
                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 3,761     $ 1,957     $ 2,141     $ 830     $ 1,719     $ 556     $ 75     $ 11,039  
Provision for loan losses
    (199 )     920       (21 )     217       (318 )     267       124       990  
                                                                 
Charge-offs
    (178 )     (7 )           (18 )           (220 )           (423 )
Recoveries
    19                   1             86             106  
Net charge-offs
    (159 )     (7 )           (17 )           (134 )           (317 )
Ending Balance
    3,403       2,870       2,120       1,030       1,401       689       199       11,712  
Period-end amount allocated to:
                                                               
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
    60       22       41       622       604       115             1,464  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    3,343       2,848       2,079       408       797       574       199       10,248  
Ending Balance
  $ 3,403     $ 2,870     $ 2,120     $ 1,030     $ 1,401     $ 689     $ 199     $ 11,712  
                                                                 
March 31, 2010
                                                               
Beginning balance
  $ 4,036     $ 2,706     $ 1,681     $ 735     $ 1,611     $ 506     $ 641     $ 11,916  
Provision for loan losses
    637       (269 )     333       214       270       328       (63 )     1,450  
                                                                 
Charge-offs
    (629 )     (117 )     (367 )     (267 )     (345 )     (391 )           (2,116 )
Recoveries
    2                         6       53             61  
Net charge-offs
    (627 )     (117 )     (367 )     (267 )     (339 )     (338 )           (2,055 )
Ending Balance
    4,046       2,320       1,647       682       1,542       496       578       11,311  
Period-end amount allocated to:
                                                               
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
    11       15       121       453       395       12             1,007  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    4,035       2,305       1,526       229       1,147       484       578       10,304  
Ending Balance
  $ 4,046     $ 2,320     $ 1,647     $ 682     $ 1,542     $ 496     $ 578     $ 11,311  


 
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The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan class for the year ended December 31, 2010.


($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Agriculture
   
Residential Mortgage
   
Residential Construction
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $ 4,036     $ 2,706     $ 1,681     $ 735     $ 1,611     $ 506     $ 641     $ 11,916  
Provision for loan losses
    1,115       741       1,118       788       932       786       (566 )     4,914  
                                                                 
Charge-offs
    (1,930 )     (1,491 )     (736 )     (715 )     (830 )     (914 )           (6,616 )
Recoveries
    540       1       78       22       6       178             825  
Net charge-offs
    (1,390 )     (1,490 )     (658 )     (693 )     (824 )     (736 )           (5,791 )
Ending Balance
    3,761       1,957       2,141       830       1,719       556       75       11,039  
Period-end amount allocated to:
                                                               
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
    89       22       41       543       575       12             1,282  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    3,672       1,935       2,100       287       1,144       544       75       9,757  
Ending Balance
  $ 3,761     $ 1,957     $ 2,141     $ 830     $ 1,719     $ 556     $ 75     $ 11,039  



The Company’s investment in loans as of March 31, 2011, March 31, 2010, and December 31, 2010 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by loan class and disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows:


($ in thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Agriculture
   
Residential Mortgage
   
Residential Construction
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
March 31, 2011
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,736     $ 6,971     $ 2,133     $ 6,393     $ 1,989     $ 421     $ 20,643  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    73,443       179,849       39,294       45,027       6,830       67,438       411,881  
Ending Balance
  $ 76,179     $ 186,820     $ 41,427     $ 51,420     $ 8,819     $ 67,859     $ 432,524  
                                                         
March 31, 2010
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 3,904     $ 9,385     $ 3,208     $ 5,942     $ 3,413     $ 299     $ 26,151  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    87,234       182,142       43,122       49,350       8,553       65,568       435,969  
Ending Balance
  $ 91,138     $ 191,527     $ 46,330     $ 55,292     $ 11,966     $ 65,867     $ 462,120  
                                                         
December 31, 2010
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,994     $ 7,088     $ 2,135     $ 6,033     $ 1,621     $ 294     $ 20,165  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
    79,821       179,317       50,905       46,314       8,625       68,080       433,062  
Ending Balance
  $ 82,815     $ 186,405     $ 53,040     $ 52,347     $ 10,246     $ 68,374     $ 453,227  


 
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3.
MORTGAGE OPERATIONS

Transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities are accounted for and reported based on consistent application of a financial-components approach that focuses on control.  Transfers of financial assets that are sales are distinguished from transfers that are secured borrowings.  Retained interests (mortgage servicing rights) in loans sold are measured by allocating the previous carrying amount of the transferred assets between the loans sold and retained interests, if any, based on their relative fair value at the date of transfer.  Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on a current market interest rate.

The Company recognizes a gain and a related asset for the fair value of the rights to service loans for others when loans are sold.  The Company sold substantially its entire portfolio of conforming long-term residential mortgage loans originated during the three months ended March 31, 2011 for cash proceeds equal to the fair value of the loans.

The recorded value of mortgage servicing rights is included in other assets, and is amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues.  The Company assesses capitalized mortgage servicing rights for impairment based upon the fair value of those rights at each reporting date. For purposes of measuring impairment, the rights are stratified based upon the product type, term and interest rates.  Fair value is determined by discounting estimated net future cash flows from mortgage servicing activities using discount rates that approximate current market rates and estimated prepayment rates, among other assumptions.  The amount of impairment recognized, if any, is the amount by which the capitalized mortgage servicing rights for a stratum exceeds their fair value.  Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance for each individual stratum.

At March 31, 2011, the Company had $3,038,000 of mortgage loans held-for-sale.  At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company serviced real estate mortgage loans for others of $209,586,000 and $211,124,000, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s mortgage servicing rights assets as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

   
(in thousands)
 
   
December 31, 2010
   
Additions
   
Reductions
   
March 31, 2011
 
                         
Mortgage servicing rights
  $ 1,712     $ 83     $ 91     $ 1,704  
Valuation allowance
    (345 )           (210 )     (135 )
Mortgage servicing rights, net of valuation allowance
  $ 1,367     $ 83     $ (119 )   $ 1,569  
                                 
 
 
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4.           OUTSTANDING SHARES AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Basic EPS includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS includes all common stock equivalents (“in-the-money” stock options, unvested restricted stock, stock units, warrants and rights, convertible bonds and preferred stock), which reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity.


The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Basic earnings per share:
           
Net income
  $ 766     $ 361  
Preferred stock dividend and accretion
  $ (249 )   $ (246 )
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 517     $ 115  
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    9,057,588       9,007,417  
Basic EPS
  $ 0.06     $ 0.01  
                 
Diluted earnings per share:
               
Net income
  $ 766     $ 361  
Preferred stock dividend and accretion
  $ (249 )   $ (246 )
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 517     $ 115  
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    9,057,588       9,007,417  
                 
Effect of dilutive options
    2,334       956  
                 
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding
    9,059,922       9,008,373  
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.06     $ 0.01  

Stock options which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect amounted to 408,547 and 499,687 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 respectively.  In addition, warrants for 352,977 shares issued to the U.S. Treasury were not used in the computation of diluted earnings per share for both periods because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect.

 
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5.    STOCK PLANS
 
The following table presents the activity related to stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

   
Number of Shares
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
   
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
   
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
 
Options outstanding at Beginning of  Period
    507,947     $ 11.07              
                             
   Granted
    13,750     $ 4.75              
                             
   Expired
    (74,730 )   $ 5.13              
                             
   Cancelled / Forfeited
                       
                             
   Exercised
                       
                               
Options outstanding at End of Period
    446,967     $ 11.86     $ 4,375       3.85  
                                 
Exercisable (vested) at End of Period
    413,613     $ 12.40     $ 1,094       3.42  


The weighted average fair value of options granted during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 was $2.18 per share.

As of March 31, 2011, there was $71,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 3.00 years.

There was $6,000 of recognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

A summary of the weighted average assumptions used in valuing stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2011 is presented below.

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
 Risk Free Interest Rate
    1.91 %
         
 Expected Dividend Yield
    0.00 %
         
 Expected Life in Years
    5  
         
 Expected Price Volatility
    50.98 %


 
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The following table presents the activity related to restricted stock for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
 

   
Number of Shares
   
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
   
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Restricted stock outstanding at Beginning of  Period
    39,528     $ 10.26          
                         
   Granted
    13,158     $ 4.75          
                         
   Cancelled / Forfeited
                   
                         
   Exercised/Released/Vested
    (7,116 )   $ 19.47     $ 31,666    
                           
Restricted stock outstanding at End of Period
    45,570     $ 7.23     $ 205,065  
  8.51
                           
 
 
The weighted average fair value of restricted stock granted during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 was $4.75 per share.

As of March 31, 2011, there was $157,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.71 years.

There was $22,000 of recognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 
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The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”).  Under the plan, the Company is authorized to issue to eligible employees shares of common stock.  There are 292,136 shares authorized under the ESPP.  The ESPP will terminate February 27, 2017.  The ESPP is implemented by participation periods of not more than twenty-seven months each.  The Board of Directors determines the commencement date and duration of each participation period.  The Board of Directors approved the current participation period of November 24, 2010 to November 23, 2011.  An eligible employee is one who has been continually employed for at least ninety (90) days prior to commencement of a participation period. Under the terms of the ESPP, employees can choose to have up to 10 percent of their compensation withheld to purchase the Company’s common stock each participation period.  The purchase price of the stock is 85 percent of the lower of the fair market value on the last trading day before the date of participation or the fair market value on the last trading day during the participation period.
 
 
As of March 31, 2011, there was $33,900 of unrecognized compensation cost related to ESPP grants.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 0.75 years.

There was $11,300 of recognized compensation cost related to ESPP grants for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011.

The weighted average fair value at grant date during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 was $1.22.

A summary of the weighted average assumptions used in valuing ESPP grants during the three months ended March 31, 2011 is presented below.
 

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31, 2011
     
 Risk Free Interest Rate
    0.26 %
         
 Expected Dividend Yield
    0.00 %
         
 Expected Life in Years
    1.00  
         
 Expected Price Volatility
    30.00 %

 
 
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6.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
 
The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  Securities available-for-sale and trading securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a non-recurring basis, such as loans held-for-sale, loans held-for-investment and certain other assets.  These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.  Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally corresponds with the Company’s quarterly valuation process.

Fair Value Hierarchy
The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:

 
            Level 1 
 
Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
       
 
            Level 2 
 
Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
       
 
            Level 3 
 
Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market.  These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques and include management judgment and estimation which may be significant.
          
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
 
Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, if available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions, and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.  Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities.  Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

Loans Held-for-Sale

Loans held-for-sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value.  The fair value of loans held-for-sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics.  As such, the Company classifies loans subjected to non-recurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.  At March 31, 2011 there were no loans held-for-sale that required a write-down.

Impaired Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established.  Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired.  Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, the Company measures impairment.  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.

 
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At March 31, 2011, substantially all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the underlying collateral securing the loan.  Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as non-recurring Level 2.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as non-recurring Level 3.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate assets (“OREO”) acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are held-for-sale and are initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less selling costs.  Any write-downs to fair value at the time of transfer to OREO are charged to the allowance for loan losses, subsequent to foreclosure. Appraisals or evaluations are then done periodically thereafter charging any additional write-downs or valuation allowances to the appropriate expense accounts.  Values are derived from appraisals of underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analysis.  OREO is classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Loan Servicing Rights

Loan servicing rights are subject to impairment testing.  A valuation model, which utilizes a discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates and prepayment speed assumptions currently quoted for comparable instruments and a discount rate determined by management, is used in the completion of impairment testing.  If the valuation model reflects a value less than the carrying value, loan servicing rights are adjusted to fair value through a valuation allowance as determined by the model.  As such, the Company classifies loan servicing rights subjected to non-recurring fair value adjustments as Level 3.

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2011.
   
(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2011
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 8,194     $ 8,194     $     $  
Securities of U.S. government
                               
   agencies and corporations
    41,538       41,538              
Obligations of states and
                               
    political subdivisions
    22,106             22,106        
Mortgage-backed securities
    54,000             54,000        
                                 
Total investments at fair value
  $ 125,838     $ 49,732     $ 76,106     $  
                                 

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010.

   
(in thousands)
 
December 31, 2010
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 4,226     $ 4,226     $     $  
Securities of U.S. government
                               
   agencies and corporations
    40,775       40,775              
Obligations of states and
                               
    political subdivisions
    20,045             20,045        
Mortgage-backed securities
    42,300             42,300        
                                 
Total investments at fair value
  $ 107,346     $ 45,001     $ 62,345     $  

 
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Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market where fair value is below cost at the end of the period.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are included in the table below by level within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2011.
   
(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2011
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total gains/losses
 
Impaired loans
  $ 568     $     $     $ 568     $ (106 )
Other real estate owned
    1,178                   1,178       (71 )
Loan servicing rights
    1,569                   1,569       210  
                                         
Total assets at fair value
  $ 3,315     $     $     $ 3,315     $ 33  

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are included in the table below by level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2010.
   
(in thousands)
 
December 31, 2010
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total gains/losses
 
Impaired loans
  $ 7,807     $     $     $ 7,807     $ (2,578 )
Other real estate owned
    1,517                   1,517       (689 )
Loan servicing rights
    1,367                   1,367       (69 )
                                         
Total assets at fair value
  $ 10,691     $     $     $ 10,691     $ (3,336 )


There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 
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7.    PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK WARRANTS

On March 13, 2009, we issued to the U.S. Treasury 17,390 shares of our Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share, having a liquidation preference per share equal to $1,000.  The Series A Preferred Stock pays cumulative dividends at a rate of 5% per year for the first five years and thereafter at a rate of 9% per year.  At any time, we may, at our option, subject to any necessary bank regulatory approval, redeem the Series A Preferred Stock at a price equal to its liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends.  The Series A Preferred Stock is generally non-voting.  We are not permitted to increase dividends on our common shares above the amount of the last quarterly cash dividend per share declared prior to March 13, 2009 without the U.S. Treasury’s approval unless all of the Series A Preferred Shares have been redeemed or transferred by the U.S. Treasury to unaffiliated third parties.  The consent of the U.S. Treasury generally is required for us to make any stock repurchase (other than in connection with the administration of any employee benefit plan in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice), unless all of the Series A Preferred Shares have been redeemed or transferred by the U.S. Treasury to unaffiliated third parties.  Further, our common shares may not be repurchased if we are in arrears on the payment of Series A Preferred Shares dividends.  The U.S. Treasury, as part of the preferred stock issuance, received a warrant to purchase 352,977 shares of our common stock at an initial exercise price of $7.39.  The warrant, if not exercised, will expire ten years after the issuance date.  The proceeds from the U.S. Treasury were allocated based on the relative fair value of the warrants as compared with the fair value of the preferred stock.  The fair value of the warrants was determined using a valuation model which incorporates assumptions including our common stock price, dividend yield, stock price volatility and the risk-free interest rate.  The fair value of the preferred stock is determined based on assumptions regarding the discount rate (market rate) on the preferred stock which was estimated to be approximately 12% at the date of issuance.  The discount on the preferred stock will be accreted to par value using a constant effective yield of approximately 5.9% over a ten-year term, which is the expected life of the preferred stock.  Both the preferred stock and the warrant are accounted for as components of Tier 1 Capital.

8.    FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments are a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Investment Securities
 
Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Other Equity Securities
 
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet approximate fair value.
 
Loans Receivable
 
For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  The fair values for other loans (e.g., commercial real estate and rental property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans, and agricultural loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  The carrying amount of interest receivable approximates its fair value.  The allowance for loan losses is considered to be a reasonable estimate of loan discount due to credit risks.
 
 
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Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
 
The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligation with the counterparties at the reporting date.
 
Deposit Liabilities
 
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. The carrying amount of interest payable approximates its fair value.
 
FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
 
The fair values of borrowed funds were estimated by discounting future cash flows related to these financial instruments using current market rates for financial instruments with similar characteristics.
 
 
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Limitations
 
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
 
Fair value estimates are based on existing on-and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include deferred tax liabilities and premises and equipment.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in many of the estimates.
 
The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments for the period ended March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are approximately as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
(in thousands)
 
Carrying amount
   
Fair
value
   
Carrying amount
   
Fair
value
 
                         
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 152,368     $ 152,368     $ 139,707     $ 139,707  
Investment securities
    125,838       125,838       107,346       107,346  
Other equity securities
    2,823       2,823       2,823       2,823  
Loans:
                               
Net loans
    420,698       417,816       442,015       439,274  
Loans held-for-sale
    3,038       3,031       2,345       2,344  
Interest receivable
    2,445       2,445       2,486       2,486  
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    651,267       641,047       640,258       631,281  
FHLB advances and other   borrowings
    10,500       10,737       10,529       10,775  
Interest payable
    149       149       151       151  


   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
(in thousands)
 
Contract amount
   
Fair
value
   
Contract amount
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
Unrecognized financial instruments:
                       
Commitments to extend credit
  $ 146,238     $ 1,097     $ 140,408     $ 1,053  
Standby letters of credit
    2,283       23       3,739       37  


 
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9.    INVESTMENT SECURITIES
       
       The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values of investments in debt and other securities at March 31, 2011 are summarized as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized cost
   
Unrealized gains
   
Unrealized losses
   
Estimated fair value
 
                         
Investment securities available-for-sale:
                       
U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 8,187     $ 20     $ (13 )   $ 8,194  
Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations
    41,955       37       (454 )     41,538  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    22,457       134       (485 )     22,106  
Mortgage-backed securities
    53,965       227       (192 )     54,000  
                                 
Total debt securities
  $ 126,564     $ 418     $ (1,144 )   $ 125,838  

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values of investments in debt and other securities at December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized cost
   
Unrealized gains
   
Unrealized losses
   
Estimated fair value
 
                         
Investment securities available-for-sale:
                       
U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 4,225     $ 1     $     $ 4,226  
Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations
    40,937       63       (225 )     40,775  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    20,663       103       (721 )     20,045  
Mortgage-backed securities
    42,313       177       (190 )     42,300  
                                 
Total debt securities
  $ 108,138     $ 344     $ (1,136 )   $ 107,346  

 
There were no gross realized gains from sales of available-for-sale securities for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and $672,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010.  There were no gross realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and $9,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt and other securities at March 31, 2011, by contractual maturity, are shown in the following table.
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized
cost
   
Estimated fair value
 
             
Due in one year or less
  $ 11,529     $ 11,561  
Due after one year through five years
    83,897       83,679  
Due after five years through ten years
    16,229       16,009  
Due after ten years
    14,909       14,589  
                 
    $ 126,564     $ 125,838  


Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Securities due after one year through five years included mortgage-backed securities with expected maturities totaling $52,713,000.  The maturities on these securities were based on the average lives of the securities.
 
 
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An analysis of gross unrealized losses of the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio as of March 31, 2011, follows:
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized losses
 
                                     
U.S. Treasury securities
  $ 5,908     $ (13 )   $     $     $ 5,908     $ (13 )
Securities of U.S.
    government agencies
    and corporations
    29,028       (454 )                 29,028       (454 )
                                                 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    11,536       (384 )     1,084       (101 )     12,620       (485 )
                                                 
Mortgage-backed securities
    34,964       (192 )                 34,964       (192 )
                                                 
                                                 
Total
  $ 81,436     $ (1,043 )   $ 1,084     $ (101 )   $ 82,520     $ (1,144 )


No decline in value was considered “other-than-temporary” during 2011.  Ninety-two securities that had a fair value of $81,436,000 and a total unrealized loss of $1,043,000 have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months as of March 31, 2011.  In addition, three securities with a fair market value of $1,084,000 and a total unrealized loss of $101,000 have been in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months as of March 31, 2011.  The declines in market value were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates.  As the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

An analysis of gross unrealized losses of the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio as of December 31, 2010, follows:
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized losses
 
                                     
Securities of U.S.
    government agencies
    and corporations
  $ 11,847     $ (225 )   $     $     $ 11,847     $ (225 )
                                                 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    12,631       (620 )     1,084       (101 )     13,715       (721 )
                                                 
Mortgage-backed securities
    26,186       (190 )                 26,186       (190 )
                                                 
                                                 
Total
  $ 50,664     $ (1,035 )   $ 1,084     $ (101 )   $ 51,748     $ (1,136 )


No decline in value was considered “other-than-temporary” during 2010.  Sixty-eight securities that had a fair value of $50,664,000 and a total unrealized loss of $1,035,000 have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months as of December 31, 2010.  In addition, three securities with a fair market value of $1,084,000 and a total unrealized loss of $101,000 that have been in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months as of December 31, 2010.  As the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

Investment securities carried at $35,197,000 and $35,009,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits or for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
 

 
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ITEM 2.   – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report includes forward-looking statements, which include forecasts of our financial results and condition, expectations for our operations and business, and our assumptions for those forecasts and expectations. Do not rely unduly on forward-looking statements. Actual results might differ significantly compared to our forecasts and expectations. See Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” and the other risks described in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K for factors to be considered when reading any forward-looking statements in this filing.
 
This report includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We may make forward-looking statements in our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, press releases, news articles and when we are speaking on behalf of the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Often, they include the words “believe,” “expect,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “strive,” “estimate,” “potential,” “project,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” or “may.” These forward-looking statements are intended to provide investors with additional information with which they may assess our future potential. All of these forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about an uncertain future and are based on information available to us at the date of these statements. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.
 
In this document, for example we make forward-looking statements relating to the following topics:
 
·  
Our business objectives, strategies and initiatives, our organizational structure, the growth of our business and our competitive position
 
·  
Credit quality and provision for credit losses
 
·  
Our allowances for credit losses, including the conditions we consider in determining the unallocated allowance and our portfolio credit quality, underwriting standards, and risk grade
 
·  
Our assessment of significant factors and developments that have affected or may affect our results
 
·  
Pending and recent legal and regulatory actions, and future legislative and regulatory developments, including the effects of legislation and governmental measures enacted or introduced in response to the financial crises affecting the banking system, financial markets and the U.S. economy
 
·  
Regulatory controls and processes and their impact on our business
 
·  
The costs and effects of legal actions
 
·  
Our regulatory capital requirements
 
·  
We do not anticipate paying a cash dividend in the foreseeable future
 
·  
Our assessment of economic conditions and trends and credit cycles and their impact on our business
 
·  
The impact of changes in interest rates and our strategy to manage our interest rate risk profile
 
·  
Loan portfolio composition and risk grade trends, expected charge offs, delinquency rates and our underwriting standards
 
 
 
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The Company believes that the Bank’s deposit base does not involve any undue concentration levels from one person or industry
 
·  
Our intent to sell, and the likelihood that we would be required to sell, various investment securities
 
·  
Our liquidity position
 
·  
Critical accounting policies and estimates, the impact or anticipated impact of recent accounting pronouncements or change in accounting principles
 
·  
Expected rates of return, yields and projected results
 
There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could and will cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in our forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations or prospects. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those listed in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of Part II, Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of Part I of this Form 10-Q, and “Supervision and Regulation” of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 
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INTRODUCTION

This overview of Management’s Discussion and Analysis highlights selected information in this report and may not contain all of the information that is important to you.  For a more complete understanding of trends, events, commitments, uncertainties, liquidity, capital resources and critical accounting estimates, you should carefully read this entire report, together with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Our subsidiary, First Northern Bank of Dixon (the “Bank”), is a California state-chartered bank that derives most of its revenues from lending and deposit taking in the Sacramento Valley region of Northern California.  Interest rates, business conditions and customer confidence all affect our ability to generate revenues.  In addition, the regulatory environment and competition can present challenges to our ability to generate those revenues.


Significant results and developments during the first quarter and year-to-date 2011 include:

· Net income of $0.77 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, up 113.9% from the $0.36 million for the same fiscal period last year.

· Diluted income per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 was $0.06, up 500.0% from the diluted income per share of $0.01 reported in the same period last year.

· Net interest income decreased in the three months ended March 31, 2011 by $29,000, or 0.5%, to $6.36 million from $6.39 million in the same period last year.  The decrease in net interest income was primarily attributable to a decrease in interest yields, which was partially offset by a decrease in interest costs.  Net interest margin decreased from 3.74% for the three-month period ending March 31, 2010 to 3.72% for the same period ending March 31, 2011.

· Provision for loan losses of $0.99 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to a provision for loan losses of $1.45 million for the same period in 2010.  The decrease in the provision for loan losses during the three-month period in 2011 was primarily due to stabilization in collateral values and repayment abilities of some of the Bank’s borrowers combined with decreased loan volumes.

· Total assets at March 31, 2011 were $748.8 million, an increase of $11.6 million, or 1.6%, from levels at December 31, 2010.
 
· Total net loans at March 31, 2011 (including loans held-for-sale) decreased $20.6 million, or 4.6%, to $423.7 million compared to December 31, 2010.

· Total investment securities at March 31, 2011 increased $18.5 million, or 17.2%, to $125.8 million compared to December 31, 2010.

· Total deposits of $651.3 million at March 31, 2011, represented an increase of $11.0 million, or 1.7%, compared to December 31, 2010. 

 
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SUMMARY

The Company recorded net income of $766,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, representing an increase of $405,000 from net income of $361,000 for the same period in 2010.


The following tables present a summary of the results for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and year ended December 31, 2010.
 

   
Three months ended March 31, 2011
   
Three months ended March 31, 2010
 
             
(in thousands except for per share amounts)
       
For the Period:
           
     Net Income
  $ 766     $ 361  
                 
     Basic Earnings Per Common Share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.01  
                 
     Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.01  

   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
(in thousands except for ratios)
       
At Period End:
           
      Total Assets
  $ 748,823     $ 737,217  
                 
      Total Loans, Net (including loans held-for-sale)
  $ 423,736     $ 444,360  
                 
     Total Investment Securities
  $ 125,838     $ 107,346  
                 
     Total Deposits
  $ 651,267     $ 640,258  
                 
      Loan-To-Deposit Ratio
    65.1 %     69.4 %

 
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Distribution of Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income
(in thousands, except percentage amounts)

   
Three months ended
   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2010
 
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
 
Assets
                                   
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans (1)
  $ 431,210     $ 6,257       5.88 %   $ 461,956     $ 6,798       5.97 %
Interest bearing due from banks
    146,049       85       0.24 %     144,621       94       0.26 %
Investment securities, taxable
    103,939       570       2.22 %     60,456       375       2.52 %
Investment securities, non-taxable  (2)
    10,406       111       4.33 %     22,626       235       4.21 %
Other interest earning assets
    2,823             0.00 %     2,506              
Total average interest-earning assets
    694,427       7,023       4.10 %     692,165       7,502       4.40 %
Non-interest-earning assets:
                                               
Cash and due from banks
    15,778                       14,277                  
Premises and equipment, net
    8,016                       7,340                  
Other real estate owned
    3,269                       3,654                  
Interest receivable and other assets
    32,631                       34,208                  
Total average assets
    754,121                       751,644                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Interest-bearing transaction deposits
    147,803       85       0.23 %     135,981       114       0.34 %
Savings and MMDA’s
    211,762       242       0.46 %     194,044       344       0.72 %
Time, under $100,000
    39,813       64       0.65 %     53,212       159       1.21 %
Time, $100,000 and over
    67,567       180       1.08 %     95,091       387       1.65 %
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    10,137       90       3.60 %     11,798       107       3.68 %
Total average interest-bearing liabilities
    477,082       661       0.56 %     490,126       1,111       0.92 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits
    191,623                       178,124                  
Interest payable and other liabilities
    6,245                       6,136                  
Total liabilities
    674,950                       674,386                  
Total average stockholders’ equity
    79,171                       77,258                  
Total average liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 754,121                     $ 751,644                  
Net interest income and net interest margin (3)
          $ 6,362       3.72 %           $ 6,391       3.74 %
                                                 
1. Average balances for loans include loans held-for-sale and non-accrual loans and are net of the allowance for loan losses, but non-accrued interest thereon is excluded.  Loan interest income income includes loan fees of approximately $190 and $223 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
2. Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities are not presented on a taxable equivalent basis.
 
3. Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
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CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION

The assets of the Company set forth in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect a $12,661,000 increase in cash and due from banks, a $18,492,000 increase in investment securities available-for-sale, a $21,317,000 decrease in net loans held-for-investment, a $693,000 increase in loans held-for-sale and a $1,100,000 increase in interest receivable and other assets from December 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011.  The increase in cash and due from banks was due to increases in both interest bearing and non-interest bearing due from bank accounts.  The increase in investment securities available-for-sale was primarily the result of purchases of U.S. Treasury securities, agency bonds, municipal securities and mortgage backed securities, slightly offset by calls of agency bonds.  Management evaluated the unrealized loss associated with the investment securities available-for-sale and concluded no decline in value was considered “other than temporary” at March 31, 2011.  The declines in market value were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates.  As the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.  The decrease in loans held-for-investment was due to decreases in the following loan categories: commercial and industrial; agricultural; financed equipment leases; true equipment leases; consumer; real estate; real estate commercial and construction; and real estate SBA (Small Business Administration); home equity loans, which were partially offset by an increase in equipment loans.  The increase in loans held-for-sale was due to increases in real estate loans held-for-sale.  The Company originated approximately $6,815,000 in residential mortgage loans during the first three months of 2011, which was offset by approximately $6,259,000 in loan sales during this period.  The increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets was mainly due to increases in suspense & holdovers, cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance, and mortgage servicing asset, which was partially offset by decreases in accrued income on securities and accrued taxes receivable.

The liabilities of the Company set forth in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect an increase in total deposits of $11,009,000 at March 31, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010.  The increase in deposits was due to increases in demand, interest-bearing transaction deposits, and savings and money market accounts, which were partially offset by a decrease in time deposits.  The increase in demand deposit accounts is primarily due to increases in business demand deposit accounts.  The decrease in time deposits is primarily due to maturities of time deposits.

Federal Home Loan Bank advances (“FHLB advances”) and other borrowings decreased $29,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010, due a decrease in secured borrowings from the U.S. Treasury’s Treasury Tax and Loan Program.

 
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CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Interest Income

The Federal Open Market Committee made no changes to the Federal Funds rate during the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2011.

Interest income on loans for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 was down 8.0% from the same period in 2010, decreasing from $6,798,000 to $6,257,000.  The decrease in interest income on loans for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to a 9 basis point decrease in loan yields combined with a decrease in average loans.  The decrease in loan yields was primarily due to repricing of loans at lower rates.

Interest income on investment securities available-for-sale for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 was up 11.6% from the same period in 2010, increasing from $610,000 to $681,000.  The increase in interest income on investment securities for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to an increase in average investment securities partially offset by a 56 basis point decrease in investment securities yields.  The decrease in investment securities yields was primarily due to repricing of investment securities at lower rates.

Interest income on interest-bearing due from banks for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 was down 9.6% from the same period in 2010, decreasing from $94,000 to $85,000.  The decrease in interest income on interest-bearing due from banks for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to a 2 basis point decrease in interest-bearing due from bank yields, partially offset by an increase in average interest-bearing due from banks.

The Company had no Federal Funds sold balances during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010.

 
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Interest Expense

The sustained low interest rate environment decreased the Company’s cost of funds in the first three months of 2011 compared to the same period a year ago.

Interest expense on deposits and other borrowings for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 was down 40.5% from the same period in 2010, decreasing from $1,111,000 to $661,000.  The decrease in interest expense during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 was due to a 36 basis point decrease in the Company’s average cost of funds combined with a decrease in average interest-bearing liabilities.  The decrease in average cost of funds is primarily due to the maturing and repricing of time deposits and a change in the mix of interest-bearing liabilities, which resulted in an increase in lower cost deposits.


Provision for Loan Losses

There was a provision for loan losses of $990,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to a provision for loan losses of $1,450,000 for the same period in 2010.  The allowance for loan losses was approximately $11,712,000, or 2.71% of total loans, at March 31, 2011 compared to $11,039,000, or 2.44% of total loans, at December 31, 2010.  The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate by management to provide for probable loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

The decrease in the provision for loan losses during the three-month period in 2010 was primarily due to stabilization in collateral values and repayment abilities of some of the Bank’s customers combined with decreased loan volumes.

Provision for Unfunded Lending Commitment Losses

There was no provision for unfunded lending commitment losses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010.

The provision for unfunded lending commitment losses would be included in non-interest expense.
 
 
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Other Operating Income

Other operating income was up 9.2% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 from the same period in 2010, increasing from $2,003,000 to $2,187,000.

This increase was primarily due to increases in gains on sales of other real estate owned, gains on sales of loans held-for-sale, mortgage brokerage income, loan servicing income, fiduciary activities income, ATM fees, and signature based transaction fees, which was partially offset by decreases in service charges on deposit accounts and other income.  The increase in gains on sales of other real estate owned was primarily due to increased values of underlying assets combined with an increase in the number of properties sold.  The Company sold two properties during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to one property for the same period in 2010.  The increase in gains on sales of loans held-for-sale was primarily due to increased values of loans held-for-sale.  The increase in mortgage brokerage income was due to an increase in the demand for those services.  The increase in loan servicing income was primarily due to the reversal of mortgage servicing impairment expense.  The increase in fiduciary activities income was due to an increase in the demand for those services.  The increase in ATM fees and signature based transaction fees was primarily due to an increase in the volume of transactions.  The decrease in service charges on deposit accounts was primarily due to decreases in service charges on checking accounts, partially offset by decreases in waived fees and increases in other service charges such as wire transfer fees and check cashing fees.  The decrease in other income is primarily due to decreases in letter of credit deferred fees and rental income on other real estate owned properties, which was partially offset by increases in rental income and common area maintenance income.

 
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Other Operating Expenses

Total other operating expenses was down 2.8% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 from the same period in 2010, decreasing from $6,873,000 to $6,684,000.

The decrease was primarily due to decreases in occupancy and equipment expense, data processing expense, stationary and supplies, other real estate owned expense and write-downs, and other miscellaneous operating expense, which was partially offset by increases in salaries and employee benefits, advertising, and directors’ fees.  The decrease in occupancy and equipment was primarily due to decreases in rent expense, depreciation on premises and equipment, and utilities expense, which was partially offset by an increase in common area maintenance expense.  The decrease in data processing was primarily due to a reduction in contract pricing and general data processing costs.  The decrease in stationary and supplies was primarily due to a reduction in the use of stationary and supplies.  The decrease in other real estate owned expense and write-downs was due to lower write-downs and valuation expense, which was partially offset by an increase in maintenance expenses related to other real estate owned properties.  The Company recorded $71,000 and $145,000 in other real estate owned write-downs and valuation expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.  The decrease in other miscellaneous operating expense was primarily due to decreases in contributions, legal fees, telephone expense, loan origination expense, and loan collection expense, which was partially offset by increases in accounting and audit fees, consulting fees, postage expense, minibank expense, and visa signature based expense.  The increase in salaries and benefits was primarily due to increases in contingent compensation expense, profit sharing expense, and split-dollar obligation insurance expense, which was partially offset by decreases in salaries, commissions, loan origination costs, stock compensation expense, and workers’ compensation insurance expense.  The increase in directors’ fees is primarily due to the increase in the number of meetings and number of directors receiving fees.

The following table sets forth other miscellaneous operating expenses by category for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
 

   
(in thousands)
 
             
   
Three
   
Three
 
   
months
   
months
 
   
ended
   
ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Other miscellaneous operating expenses
           
FDIC assessments
  $ 288     $ 285  
Contributions
    16       25  
Legal fees
    46       54  
Accounting and audit fees
    99       62  
Consulting fees
    69       53  
Postage expense
    97       86  
Telephone expense
    52       62  
Public relations
    33       37  
Training expense
    23       22  
Loan origination expense
    3       93  
Computer software depreciation
    38       44  
Sundry losses
    43       46  
Loan collection expense
    54       133  
Other miscellaneous expense
    361       313  
                 
Total other miscellaneous operating expenses
  $ 1,222     $ 1,315  
                 

 
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Income Taxes

The Company’s tax rate, the Company’s income or loss before taxes and the amount of tax relief provided by non-taxable earnings primarily affect the Company’s provision for income taxes.

In the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company’s expense for income taxes increased $399,000 from the same period last year, from a $290,000 benefit to an expense of $109,000.

The increase in expense for income taxes for the period presented is primarily attributable to the respective level of earnings combined with the interim effective tax rate and the incidence of allowable deductions, in particular non-taxable municipal bond income, tax credits generated from low-income housing investments, solar tax credits, excludable interest income and, for California franchise taxes, higher excludable interest income on loans within designated enterprise zones.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments

The following table shows the distribution of the Company’s undisbursed loan commitments at the dates indicated.

 
(in thousands)
 
             
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
Undisbursed loan commitments
  $ 146,238     $ 140,408  
Standby letters of credit
    2,283       3,739  
Commitments to sell loans
    1,136       1,826  
    $ 149,657     $ 145,973  
 
The reserve for unfunded lending commitments amounted to $742,000 at March 31, 2011, which was unchanged from December 31, 2010.  The reserve for unfunded lending commitments is included in other liabilities.


 
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Asset Quality

The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans and delinquencies, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and loan mix.  The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early enough to correct the problems, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of collectability and current collateral values and to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses at all times.   Asset quality reviews of loans and other non-performing assets are administered using credit risk rating standards and criteria similar to those employed by state and federal banking regulatory agencies.  The federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies utilize the following definitions for assets adversely classified for supervisory purposes: “Substandard Assets: a substandard asset is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.” “Doubtful Assets: An asset classified doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.” Other Real Estate Owned” and loans rated Substandard and Doubtful are deemed "classified assets".  This category, which includes both performing and non-performing assets, receives an elevated level of attention regarding collection.

The following tables summarize the Company’s non-accrual loans by loan category at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

   
At March 31, 2011
   
At December 31, 2010
 
   
Gross
   
Guaranteed
   
Net
   
Gross
   
Guaranteed
   
Net
 
(dollars in thousands)
                                   
                                     
                                     
Residential mortgage
  $ 2,264     $     $ 2,264     $ 2,301     $     $ 2,301  
Residential construction
    511             511       272             272  
Commercial real estate
    5,748             5,748       5,864             5,864  
Agriculture
    1,752             1,752       1,752             1,752  
Commercial
    1,575       77       1,498       1,817       77       1,740  
Consumer
    396             396       268             268  
Total non-accrual loans
  $ 12,246     $ 77     $ 12,169     $ 12,274     $ 77     $ 12,197  
                                                 

It is generally the Company’s policy to discontinue interest accruals once a loan is past due for a period of 90 days as to interest or principal payments.  When a loan is placed on non-accrual, interest accruals cease and uncollected accrued interest is reversed and charged against current income.  Payments received on non-accrual loans are applied against principal.  A loan may only be restored to an accruing basis when it again becomes well secured and in the process of collection or all past due amounts have been collected.

Non-accrual loans amounted to $12,246,000 at March 31, 2011 and were comprised of seven residential mortgage loans totaling $2,264,000, four residential construction loans totaling $511,000, eight commercial real estate loans totaling $5,748,000, one agricultural loan totaling $1,752,000, six commercial loans totaling $1,575,000 and five consumer loans totaling $396,000.  Non-accrual loans amounted to $12,274,000 at December 31, 2010 and were comprised of seven residential mortgage loans totaling $2,301,000, four residential construction loans totaling $272,000, nine commercial real estate loans totaling $5,864,000, one agricultural loan totaling $1,752,000, ten commercial loans totaling $1,817,000 and five consumer loans totaling $268,000.  It is generally the Company’s policy to charge-off the portion of any non-accrual loan for which the Company does not expect to collect by writing the loan down to fair value.

The five largest non-accrual loans as of March 31, 2011, made up approximately 63.0% in principal amount of total non-accrual loans and consisted of one commercial and industrial loan totaling $1,342,000, supported by the business assets of the borrower, one agricultural loan totaling $1,752,000, supported by real property and the business assets of the borrower, and three commercial real estate loans totaling $4,550,000, supported by commercial properties located within the Company’s market area.  All of the underlying collateral supporting these loans are generally appraised every six months.

 
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In comparison, the five largest non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2010, totaled approximately $7,222,000 or 58% in principal amount of total non-accrual loans and consisted of one commercial and industrial loan totaling $1,342,000, supported by the business assets of the borrower, one agricultural loan totaling $1,752,000, supported by real property and the business assets of the borrower, and three commercial real estate loans totaling $4,128,000, supported by commercial properties located within the Company’s market area.

Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired.  Non-performing impaired loans are non-accrual loans and loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing.  Total non-performing impaired loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisting of loans on non-accrual status totaled $12,246,000 and $12,274,000, respectively.  A restructuring of a loan can constitute a troubled debt restructuring if the Company for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider.  A loan that is restructured in a troubled debt restructuring is considered an impaired loan.  Performing impaired loans consisting of loans restructured and in compliance with modified terms, totaled $8,397,000 and $7,891,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The majority of the non-performing impaired loans were in management's opinion adequately collateralized based on recently obtained appraised property values or guaranteed by a governmental entity.  See “Allowance for Loan Losses” below for additional information.  No assurance can be given that the existing or any additional collateral will be sufficient to secure full recovery of the obligations owed under these loans.

As the following table illustrates, total non-performing assets net of guarantees of the State of California and U.S. Government, including its agencies and its government-sponsored agencies, decreased $46,000, or 0.3% to $14,833,000 during the first three months of 2011.  Non-performing assets net of guarantees represent 2.0% of total assets at March 31, 2011.


   
At March 31, 2011
   
At December 31, 2010
 
   
Gross
   
Guaranteed
   
Net
   
Gross
   
Guaranteed
   
Net
 
(dollars in thousands)
                                   
                                     
Non-accrual loans
  $ 12,246     $ 77     $ 12,169     $ 12,274     $ 77     $ 12,197  
Loans 90 days past due and still accruing
                                   
                                                 
Total non-performing loans
    12,246       77       12,169       12,274       77       12,197  
Other real estate owned
    2,664             2,664       2,682             2,682  
Total non-performing assets
    14,910       77       14,833       14,956       77       14,879  
                                                 
Non-performing loans to total loans
                    2.81 %                     2.69 %
Non-performing assets to total assets
                    1.98 %                     2.02 %
Allowance for loan and lease losses to non-performing loans
                    96.24 %                     90.51 %
                                                 

The Company had no loans 90 days past due and still accruing at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Non-performing assets is comprised of non-performing loans, discussed above, and other real estate owned.  OREO is made up of property that the Company has acquired by deed in lieu of foreclosure or through foreclosure proceedings, and property that the Company does not hold title to but is in actual control of, known as in-substance foreclosure.  The estimated fair value of the property is determined prior to transferring the balance to OREO.  The balance transferred to OREO is the lesser of the estimated fair market value of the property, or the book value of the loan, less estimated cost to sell.  A write-down may be deemed necessary to bring the book value of the loan equal to the appraised value.  Appraisals or loan officer evaluations are then conducted periodically thereafter charging any additional write-downs to the appropriate expense account.
 
OREO amounted to $2,664,000 and $2,682,000 for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The decrease in OREO at March 31, 2011 from the balance at December 31, 2010 was due, for the most part, to the disposition of two OREO properties, which was partially offset by the addition of one OREO property.

 
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Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company’s Allowance for Loan Losses is maintained at a level believed by management to be adequate to provide for loan losses that can be reasonably anticipated.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and reduced by net charge-offs.  The Company contracts with vendors for credit reviews of the loan portfolio as well as considers current economic conditions, loan loss experience, and other factors in determining the adequacy of the reserve balance.  The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and actual losses may vary from current estimates.

The following table summarizes the loan loss experience of the Company for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses
 
(Amounts in thousands, except percentage amounts)
 
             
   
Three months ended
March 31,
   
Year ended
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
                   
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 11,039     $ 11,916     $ 11,916  
Provision for loan losses
    990       1,450       4,914  
Loans charged-off:
                       
Commercial
    (178 )     (629 )     (1,930 )
Commercial Real Estate
    (7 )     (117 )     (1,491 )
Agriculture
          (367 )     (736 )
Residential mortgage
    (18 )     (267 )     (715 )
Residential construction
          (345 )     (830 )
Consumer loans to individuals
    (220 )     (391 )     (914 )
                         
Total charged-off
    (423 )     (2,116 )     (6,616 )
                         
Recoveries:
                       
Commercial
    19       2       540  
Commercial Real Estate
                1  
Agriculture
                78  
Residential mortgage
    1             22  
Residential construction
          6       6  
Consumer loans to individuals
    86       53       178  
                         
Total recoveries
    106       61       825  
                         
Net charge-offs
    (317 )     (2,055 )     (5,791 )
                         
Balance at end of period
  $ 11,712     $ 11,311     $ 11,039  
                         
Ratio of net charge-offs
                       
To average loans outstanding during the period
    (0.07 %)     (0.43 %)     (1.27 %)
Allowance for loan losses
                       
To total loans at the end of the period
    2.71 %     2.45 %     2.44 %
To non-performing loans at the end of the period
    95.64 %     61.08 %     89.94 %


 
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Deposits

Deposits are one of the Company’s primary sources of funds.  At March 31, 2011, the Company had the following deposit mix: 32.4% in savings and MMDA deposits, 16.3% in time deposits, 22.7% in interest-bearing transaction deposits and 28.6% in non-interest-bearing transaction deposits.  Non-interest-bearing transaction deposits increase the Company’s net interest income by lowering its cost of funds.

The Company obtains deposits primarily from the communities it serves.  The Company believes that no material portion of its deposits has been obtained from or is dependent on any one person or industry.  The Company accepts deposits in excess of $100,000 from customers.  These deposits are priced to remain competitive.

Maturities of time certificates of deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:
 


   
(in thousands)
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Three months or less
  $ 17,529     $ 22,357  
Over three to twelve months
    40,335       33,632  
Over twelve months
    8,000       12,865  
Total
  $ 65,864     $ 68,854  

The decrease in time certificates of deposit (CD's) of $100,000 or more is primarily attributable to the maturities of time deposits.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

In order to serve our market area, the Company must maintain adequate liquidity and adequate capital.  Liquidity is measured by various ratios and in management’s opinion the most common being the ratio of net loans to deposits (including loans held-for-sale).  This ratio was 65.1% on March 31, 2011.  In addition, on March 31, 2011, the Company had the following short-term investments:  $1,736,000 in securities due within one year or less; and $38,250,000 in securities due in one to five years.

To meet unanticipated funding requirements, the Company maintains short-term unsecured lines of credit with other banks totaling $34,000,000 at March 31, 2011; additionally, the Company has a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank (the “FHLB”), with a borrowing capacity at March 31, 2011 of $117,847,000.  The line of credit with FHLB is secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of FHLB stock and certain other qualifying collateral such as commercial and mortgage loans.

The Company’s primary source of liquidity on a stand-alone basis is dividends from the Bank.  Dividends from the Bank are subject to regulatory restrictions.


As of March 31, 2011, the Bank’s capital ratios exceeded applicable regulatory requirements.  The following table presents the capital ratios for the Bank, compared to the regulatory standards for well-capitalized depository institutions, as of March 31, 2011.

   
(amounts in thousands except percentage amounts)
 
   
Actual
   
Well Capitalized
 
               
Ratio
 
   
Capital
   
Ratio
   
Requirement
 
Leverage
  $ 72,807       9.75 %     5.0 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based
  $ 72,807       15.93 %     6.0 %
Total Risk-Based
  $ 78,602       17.20 %     10.0 %


 
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ITEM 3.   – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company believes that there have been no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk as of March 31, 2011, from those presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, which are incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 4.   – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)  Our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) have concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 31, 2011.  This conclusion is based on an evaluation conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management.

(b)  During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II   – OTHER INFORMATION
 

 
ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
We are a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, which we do not believe to be material to our business, financial condition or liquidity.

ITEM 1A. – RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors set forth in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results and the following information.
 
 
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ITEM 6.   – EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
Exhibit
   
31.1
Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certification of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


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.

     
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
       
Date:
May 12, 2011
By:
/s/  Jeremiah Z. Smith
       
     
Jeremiah Z. Smith, Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer
     
(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)


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