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Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana - Quarter Report: 2015 December (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended:
December 31, 2015
or
 
[   ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from
 
to
 
 
Commission file number:
001-35019
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Louisiana
 
02-0815311
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana
 
71101
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(318) 222-1145
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   [X] Yes    [  ]  No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).       [X] Yes   [  ] No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
 
Large accelerated filer                               [   ]                                                        Accelerated filer                                      [   ]
Non-accelerated filer                                [   ]                                                        Smaller reporting company                     [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
[   ] Yes     [X] No
 
Shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding as of February 10, 2016: The registrant had 2,003,751 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 
 

INDEX
 
   
            Page
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1:
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
  1
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
  2
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
  3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
  4
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
  5
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  7
     
Item 2:
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and  Results of Operations
27
     
Item 3:
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
35
     
Item 4:
Controls and Procedures
35
     
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1:
Legal Proceedings
35
     
Item 1A:
Risk Factors
35
     
Item 2:
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
36
     
Item 3:
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
36
     
Item 4:
Mine Safety Disclosures
36
     
Item 5:
Other Information
36
     
Item 6:
Exhibits
36
     
     
SIGNATURES
   

 
 

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA  
 
     
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
  
 
     
    
December 31, 2015
   
June 30, 2015
 
   
                   (Dollars In Thousands)
 
ASSETS
       
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Includes Interest-Bearing
Deposits with Other Banks of $22,276 and $16,105 for
December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, Respectively)
 
$
24,361
   
$
21,166
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
   
38,914
     
44,885
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
   
1,504
     
2,010
 
Loans Held-for-Sale
   
6,873
     
14,203
 
Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses
of $2,650 and $2,515, Respectively
   
268,415
     
268,427
 
Accrued Interest Receivable
   
960
     
927
 
Premises and Equipment, Net
   
11,863
     
10,188
 
Bank Owned Life Insurance
   
6,446
     
6,365
 
Deferred Tax Asset
   
1,015
     
824
 
Other Real Estate Owned
   
--
     
40
 
Other Assets
   
630
     
798
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
360,981
   
$
369,833
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
         
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
 
$
288,900
   
$
286,238
 
Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance
   
300
     
578
 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
   
26,289
     
38,411
 
Other Borrowings
   
1,500
     
--
 
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities
   
1,163
     
1,220
 
 
Total Liabilities
   
318,152
     
326,447
 
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Preferred Stock – 10,000,000 Shares of $.01 Par Value
   Authorized; None Issued and Outstanding
   
--
     
--
 
Common Stock – 40,000,000 Shares of $.01 Par Value
   Authorized; 2,037,861 and 2,109,606 shares Issued and
   Outstanding at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015,
   respectively
   
24
     
25
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
33,658
     
33,375
 
Unearned ESOP Stock
   
(1,388
)
   
(1,445
)
Unearned RRP Trust Stock
   
(460
)
   
(333
)
Retained Earnings
   
11,147
     
11,664
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
   
(152
)
   
100
 
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity
   
42,829
     
43,386
 
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
$
360,981
   
$
369,833
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
1

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(In Thousands, Except per Share Data)    
 
INTEREST INCOME
               
Loans, Including Fees
 
$
3,541
   
$
3,436
   
$
7,177
   
$
6,744
 
Investment Securities
   
1
     
2
     
3
     
3
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities
   
189
     
283
     
384
     
527
 
Other Interest-Earning Assets
   
21
     
2
     
33
     
4
 
Total Interest Income
   
3,752
     
3,723
     
7,597
     
7,278
 
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Deposits
   
599
     
552
     
1,204
     
1,087
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
   
63
     
66
     
125
     
111
 
Other Bank Borrowings
   
7
     
-
     
7
     
-
 
Total Interest Expense
   
669
     
618
     
1,336
     
1,198
 
Net Interest Income
   
3,083
     
3,105
     
6,261
     
6,080
 
                                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
   
26
     
80
     
91
     
120
 
Net Interest Income after
Provision for Loan Losses
   
3,057
     
3,025
     
6,170
     
5,960
 
                                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME
                               
Gain on Sale of Loans
   
428
     
415
     
1,154
     
887
 
     Gain on Sale of Securities
   
-
     
10
     
-
     
10
 
Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance
   
40
     
41
     
80
     
83
 
     Service Charges on deposit accounts
   
139
     
113
     
272
     
213
 
Other Income
   
13
     
15
     
26
     
31
 
Total Non-Interest Income
   
620
     
594
     
1,532
     
1,224
 
                                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Compensation and Benefits
   
1,601
     
1,445
     
3,310
     
2,947
 
Occupancy and Equipment
   
276
     
269
     
514
     
498
 
Data Processing
   
147
     
124
     
277
     
243
 
Audit and Examination Fees
   
83
     
49
     
133
     
101
 
Franchise and Bank Shares Tax
   
91
     
47
     
181
     
122
 
Advertising
   
65
     
60
     
126
     
135
 
Legal Fees
   
151
     
134
     
218
     
203
 
Loan Collection
   
34
     
50
     
117
     
117
 
Deposit Insurance Premium
   
60
     
44
     
120
     
75
 
Other Expense
   
158
     
153
     
303
     
272
 
Total Non-Interest Expense
   
2,666
     
2,375
     
5,299
     
4,713
 
Income Before Income Taxes
   
1,011
     
1,244
     
2,403
     
2,471
 
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE
   
330
     
409
     
781
     
813
 
Net Income
 
$
681
   
$
835
   
$
1,622
   
$
1,658
 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
                               
Basic
 
$
0.36
   
$
0.42
   
$
0.85
   
$
0.83
 
Diluted
 
$
0.35
   
$
0.41
   
$
0.83
   
$
0.81
 
DIVIDENDS DECLARED
 
$
0.08
   
$
0.07
   
$
0.16
   
$
0.14
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
2

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(In Thousands)
   
(In Thousands)
 
                 
Net Income
 
$
681
   
$
835
   
$
1,622
   
$
1,658
 
                                 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
                               
   Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Available-for-Sale,
     Net of Tax of $104 and $131 in 2015, respectively, and $68 and $12 in 2014, respectively
   
(202
)
   
132
     
(252
)
   
(24
)
 
   Reclassification Adjustment for Gain Included in Net Income,
   Net of Tax of $5 and $6 in 2014, respectively
   
-
     
(9
)
   
-
     
(11
)
 
        Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
202
)
   
123
     
(252
)
   
(35
)
        Total Comprehensive Income
 
$
479
   
$
958
   
$
1,370
   
$
1,623
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
3

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014
(Unaudited)

   
Common
Stock
   
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Unearned
ESOP
Stock
   
Unearned RRP
Trust
Stock
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Treasury Stock
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
               
(In Thousands)
             
BALANCE – June 30, 2014
 
$
34
   
$
32,853
   
$
(1,561
)
 
$
(609
)
 
$
27,588
   
$
(15,698
)
 
$
172
   
$
42,779
 
                                                                 
Net Income
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1,658
     
--
     
--
     
1,658
 
                                                                 
Changes in Unrealized Gain
    on Securities Available-for-
    Sale, Net of Tax Effects
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(35
)
   
(35
)
                                                                 
RRP Shares Earned
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
10
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
10
 
                                                                 
Stock Options Vested
   
--
     
88
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
88
 
                                                                 
Common Stock Issuance for Stock
    Option Exercises
   
--
     
42
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
42
 
                                                                 
ESOP Compensation Earned
   
--
     
54
     
58
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
112
 
                                                                 
Company Stock Purchased
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(1,052
)
   
--
     
(1,052
)
                                                                 
Dividends Declared
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(310
)
   
--
     
---
     
(310
)
                                                                 
BALANCE – December  31, 2014
 
$
34
   
$
33,037
   
$
( 1,503
)
 
$
(599
)
 
$
28,936
   
$
(16,750
)
 
$
137
   
$
43,292
 
                                                                 
BALANCE – June 30, 2015
 
$
25
   
$
33,375
   
$
(1,445
)
 
$
(333
)
 
$
11,664
   
$
--
   
$
100
   
$
43,386
 
                                                                 
Net Income
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1,622
     
--
     
--
     
1,622
 
                                                                 
Changes in Unrealized Gain
    on Securities Available-for-
    Sale, Net of Tax Effects
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(252
)
   
(252
)
                                                                 
RRP Shares Earned
   
--
     
27
     
--
     
(127
)
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
(100
)
                                                                 
Stock Options Vested
   
--
     
97
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
97
 
                                                                 
Common Stock Issuance for Stock
    Option Exercises
   
--
     
88
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
88
 
                                                                 
ESOP Compensation Earned
   
--
     
71
     
57
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
128
 
                                                                 
Company Stock Purchased
   
(1
)
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
(1,802
)
   
--
     
--
     
(1,803
)
                                                                 
Dividends Declared
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(337
)
   
--
     
--
     
(337
)
                                                                 
BALANCE – December 31, 2015
 
$
24
   
$
33,658
   
$
(1,388
)
 
$
(460
)
 
$
11,147
   
$
--
   
$
(152
)
 
$
42,829
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
        
Six Months Ended
 
        
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
        
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
       
Net Income
 
$
1,622
   
$
1,658
 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
               
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
               
Net Amortization and Accretion on Securities
   
9
     
7
 
Gain on Sale of Securities
   
--
     
(10
)
Gain on Sale of Loans
   
(1,154
)
   
(887
)
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees
   
(38
)
   
(101
)
Depreciation of Premises and Equipment
   
196
     
179
 
ESOP Expense
   
128
     
112
 
Stock Option Expense
   
97
     
88
 
RRP and Share Award Expense
   
140
     
117
 
Deferred Income Tax
   
(61
)
   
(6
)
Provision for Loan Losses
   
91
     
120
 
Increase in Cash Surrender Value on Bank Owned Life Insurance
   
(80
)
   
(83
)
Bad Debt Recovery
   
44
     
--
 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
               
Loans Held-for-Sale – Originations and Purchases
   
(46,759
)
   
(40,827
)
Loans Held-for-Sale – Sale and Principal Repayments
   
55,242
     
41,329
 
Accrued Interest Receivable
   
(33
)
   
23
 
Other Operating Assets
   
208
     
(138
)
Other Operating Liabilities
   
(324
)
   
(281
)
                 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
   
9,328
     
1,300
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Loan Originations and Purchases, Net of Principal Collections
   
(88
)
   
(20,611
)
Deferred Loan Fees Collected
   
3
     
7
 
Acquisition of Premises and Equipment
   
(1,871
)
   
(1,810
)
Activity in Available-for-Sale Securities:
               
Proceeds from Sale of Securities
   
--
     
1,964
 
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities
   
5,578
     
5,464
 
Purchases of Securities
   
--
     
( 9,843
)
Activity in Held-to-Maturity Securities:
               
Redemption Proceeds
   
509
     
297
 
Purchases of Securities
   
(3
)
   
(908
)
                 
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities
   
4,128
     
(25,440
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
Net Increase (Decrease) in Deposits
 
$
2,662
   
$
( 19,531
)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
   
44,000
     
523,700
 
Repayments of Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
   
(56,122
)
   
( 487,567
)
Net Increase in Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance
   
(278
)
   
(164
)
Dividends Paid
   
(337
)
   
(310
)
Company Stock Purchased
   
(1,796
)
   
(1,031
)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
   
83
     
21
 
Proceeds from other Bank Borrowings
   
1,500
     
--
 
Recognition and Retention Plan Share Distributions
   
27
     
--
 
                 
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities
   
(10,261
)
   
15,118
 
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
3,195
     
( 9,022
)
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
21,166
     
13,633
 
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD
 
$
24,361
   
$
4,611
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Interest Paid on Deposits and Borrowed Funds
 
$
1,343
   
$
1,153
 
Income Taxes Paid
   
865
     
785
 
Market Value Adjustment for Loss on Securities Available-for-Sale
   
(383
)
   
( 53
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.            Summary of Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the "Company") and its subsidiary, Home Federal Bank ("Home Federal Bank" or the "Bank").  These consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the six month period ended December 31, 2015, is not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.

The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB"). The FASB sets generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") that we follow to ensure we consistently report our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.  References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the "Codification" or the "ASC").

In accordance with the subsequent events topic of the ASC, the Company evaluates events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date for potential recognition in the financial statements.  The effect of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date are recognized in the financial statements as of December 31, 2015.  In preparing these financial statements, the Company evaluated the events and transactions that occurred through the date these financial statements were issued.

Use of Estimates

In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses.

Nature of Operations

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, a Louisiana corporation, is the fully public stock holding company for Home Federal Bank located in Shreveport, Louisiana.  The Bank is a federally chartered, stock savings and loan association and is subject to federal regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  The Company is a savings and loan holding company regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Services are provided to the Bank's customers by five full service banking offices and home office, located in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, Louisiana.  Construction has begun on a new North Shreveport branch location expected to open in April 2016. The area served by the Bank is primarily the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area; however, loan and deposit customers are found dispersed in a wider geographical area covering much of northwest Louisiana. As of December 31, 2015, the Bank had one wholly-owned subsidiary, Metro Financial Services, Inc., which previously engaged in the sale of annuity contracts and does not currently engage in a meaningful amount of business.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from banks, and federal funds sold, all of which mature within ninety days.
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
1.            Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Securities

The Company classifies its debt and equity investment securities into one of three categories:  held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading.  Investments in nonmarketable equity securities and debt securities, in which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost.  Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity and marketable equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are classified as either trading or available-for-sale securities.  Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities.  Investments in securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale.

Trading account and available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings while net unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income.  Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the term of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Bank to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

Loans Held-for-Sale

Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.

Loans

Loans receivable are stated at unpaid principal balances, less allowances for loan losses and unamortized deferred loan fees.  Net nonrefundable fees (loan origination fees, commitment fees, discount points) and costs associated with lending activities are being deferred and subsequently amortized into income as an adjustment of yield on the related interest earning assets using the interest method.  Interest income on contractual loans receivable is recognized on the accrual method.  Unearned discount on property improvement and automobile loans is deferred and amortized on the interest method over the life of the loan.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.  The evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1.            Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  When a loan is impaired, the measurement of such impairment is based upon the present value of expected future cash flows or the fair value of the collateral of the loan.  If the present value of expected future cash flows or fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Bank will recognize the impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge against earnings.

An allowance is also established for uncollectible interest on loans classified as substandard.  The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received.  When, in management's judgment, the borrower's ability to make periodic interest and principal payments is back to normal, the loan is returned to accrual status.

It should be understood that estimates of future loan losses involve an exercise of judgment.  While it is possible that in particular periods the Company may sustain losses which are substantial relative to the allowance for loan losses, it is the judgment of management that the allowance for loan losses reflected in the accompanying statements of condition is adequate to absorb possible losses in the existing loan portfolio.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into commitments to extend credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

Foreclosed Assets

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held-for-sale and are transferred to other real estate owned at the lower of cost or current fair value minus estimated cost to sell as of the date of foreclosure.  Cost is defined as the lower of the fair value of the property or the recorded investment in the loan.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost.  Buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

Income Taxes

The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary file a consolidated Federal income tax return on a fiscal year basis.  Each entity pays its pro-rata share of income taxes in accordance with a written tax-sharing agreement.

The Company accounts for income taxes on the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, computed using enacted tax rates.  A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the expected amount most likely to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income and recoverable taxes paid in prior years.  Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.  Current taxes are measured by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws to taxable income to determine the amount of taxes receivable or payable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1.            Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Income Taxes (continued)

While the Bank is exempt from Louisiana income tax, it is subject to the Louisiana Ad Valorem Tax, commonly referred to as the Louisiana Shares Tax, which is based on stockholders' equity and net income.

Comprehensive Income

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

Stockholders' Equity

On January 1, 2015, the Louisiana Business Corporation Act (the Act) became effective.  Under the provisions of the Act, there is no concept of "Treasury Shares".  Rather, shares purchased by the Company constitute authorized but unissued shares.  Under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 505-30, Treasury Stock, accounting for treasury stock shall conform to state law.  Accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015 reflect this change.  The cost of shares purchased by the Company has been allocated to Common Stock and Retained Earnings balances.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, Reclassification of Residential Real Estate - Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure.  The guidance within ASU 2014-04 clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (a) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure, or (b) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy the loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement.  Additionally, the amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (a) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (b) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction.  ASU 2014-04 is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606):  Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  The amendments in ASU 2014-09 supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance.  The general principle of ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration of which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The guidance sets forth a five step approach to be utilized for revenue recognition.  The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period.  Management is currently assessing the impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860):  Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures.  The amendments in ASU 2014-11 require repurchase-to-maturity transactions to be recorded and accounted for as secured borrowings.  Amendments to Topic 860 also require separate accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement, as well as additional disclosures.  The accounting amendments and disclosures are effective for interim and annual periods
 
 
 
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1.
Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

beginning after December 15, 2014.  The disclosures for repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions accounted for as secured borrowings are required to be presented for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718):  Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period.  This guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition.  ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December, 15, 2015.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-13, Consolidation (Topic 810):  Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity.  The amendments of ASU 2014-13 allow for a reporting entity that consolidates a collateralized financing entity within the scope of the guidance to elect to measure the financial assets and the financial liabilities of that collateralized financing entity using the measurement alternative.  Under the measurement alternative, the reporting entity should measure both the financial assets and the financial liabilities of that collateralized financing entity in its consolidated financial statements using the more observable of the fair value of the financial assets and the fair value of the financial liabilities.  The amendments are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-14, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40).  The amendments in this Update require that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if the following conditions are met: (1) the loan has a government guarantee that is non-separable from the loan before foreclosure, (2) at the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor, and make a claim on the guaranty, and the creditor has the ability to recover under that claim, and (3) at the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed.  Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor.  The amendments in this Update are effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014.  This Update did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items, which eliminates the concept of extraordinary item from U.S. GAAP and the need for entities to evaluate whether transactions or events are both unusual in nature and infrequently occurring. However, the ASU does not affect the reporting and disclosure requirements for an event or transaction that is unusual in nature or that occurs infrequently. The amendments in Update 2015-01 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. This ASU eliminates the requirement to retrospectively account for changes to provisional amounts initially recorded in a business combination.  ASU 2015-16 requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined, including the effect of the change in provisional amount as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date.  The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and should be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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1.            Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments.  The amendments in this Update supersede the guidance to classify equity securities with readily determinable fair values into different categories and require equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income.  The amendments allow equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values to be remeasured at fair value either upon the occurrence of an observable price change or upon identification of an impairment.  The amendments in this Update also simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring assessment for impairment qualitatively at each reporting period.  In addition, the amendments supersede the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used in calculating the fair value of financial instruments required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet.  The amendments in this Update require public business entities that are required to disclose fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet to measure that fair value using the exit price notion consistent with Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement.

The provisions within this Update require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option.  This amendment excludes from net income gains or losses that the entity may not realize because those financial liabilities are not usually transferred or settled at their fair values before maturity.  The amendments in this Update require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

The amendments in ASU 2016-01 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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2.            Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of securities, with gross unrealized gains and losses, follows:

   
December 31, 2015
 
       
Gross
   
Gross
     
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
               
                 
Debt Securities
               
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 
$
246
   
$
14
   
$
--
   
$
260
 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
   
24,242
     
483
     
324
     
24,401
 
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
   
14,657
     
3
     
407
     
14,253
 
                                 
          Total Debt Securities
   
39,145
     
500
     
731
     
38,914
 
                                 
    Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
39,145
   
$
500
   
$
731
   
$
38,914
 
                                 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
                               
                                 
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)
                               
  12,535 Shares – Federal Home Loan Bank
 
$
1,254
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
1,254
 
  630 Shares – First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc.
   
250
     
--
     
--
     
250
 
                                 
          Total Equity Securities
   
1,504
     
--
     
--
     
1,504
 
                                 
    Total Securities Held-to-Maturity
 
$
1,504
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
1,504
 

   
June 30, 2015
 
       
Gross
   
Gross
     
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
   
                 
Debt Securities
               
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 
$
267
   
$
17
   
$
--
   
$
284
 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
   
27,263
     
605
     
61
     
27,807
 
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
   
17,203
     
5
     
414
     
16,794
 
                                 
          Total Debt Securities
   
44,733
     
627
     
475
     
44,885
 
                                 
          Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
44,733
   
$
627
   
$
475
   
$
44,885
 
                                 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
                               
                                 
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)
                               
  17,600 Shares – Federal Home Loan Bank
 
$
1,760
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
1,760
 
  630 Shares – First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc.
   
250
     
--
     
--
     
250
 
                                 
          Total Equity Securities
   
2,010
     
--
     
--
     
2,010
 
                                 
          Total Securities Held-to-Maturity
 
$
2,010
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
2,010
 
 
 
 
 
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2.            Securities (continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 2015, follows:

   
Available-for-Sale
   
Held-to-Maturity
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
        (In Thousands)        
Debt Securities
               
    Within One Year or Less
 
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
   
$
--
 
    One through Five Years
   
148
     
152
     
--
     
--
 
    After Five through Ten Years
   
83
     
86
     
--
     
--
 
    Over Ten Years
   
38,914
     
38,676
     
--
     
--
 
     
39,145
     
38,914
     
--
     
--
 
                                 
Other Equity Securities
   
--
     
--
     
1,504
     
1,504
 
                                 
   Total
 
$
39,145
   
$
38,914
   
$
1,504
   
$
1,504
 
 
There were no sales of available-for-sale securities during the six months ended December 31, 2015.

The following tables show information pertaining to gross unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale for the six months ended December 31, 2015 and at June 30, 2015 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position.

   
December 31, 2015
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
       
Gross
     
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
               
                 
Debt Securities
               
    Mortgage-Backed Securities
 
$
306
   
$
15,277
   
$
425
   
$
17,454
 
                                 
        Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
306
   
$
15,277
   
$
425
   
$
17,454
 
                                 

   
June 30, 2015
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
       
Gross
     
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
               
                 
Debt Securities
               
    Mortgage-Backed Securities
 
$
61
   
$
10,345
   
$
414
   
$
16,683
 
                                 
        Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 
$
61
   
$
10,345
   
$
414
   
$
16,683
 

The Company's investment in equity securities consists primarily of FHLB stock, and shares of First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. ("FNBB").  Management monitors its investment portfolio to determine whether any investment securities which have unrealized losses should be considered other than temporarily impaired.

 
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2.            Securities (continued)

At December 31, 2015, securities with a carrying value of $ 1.5 million were pledged to secure public deposits, and securities and mortgage loans with a carrying value of $ 164.1 million were pledged to secure FHLB advances.

3.            Loans Receivable

Loans receivable are summarized as follows:

   
 
December 31, 2015
   
June 30, 2015
 
     
(In Thousands)
 
Loans Secured by Mortgages on Real Estate
       
One- to Four-Family Residential
 
$
109,464
   
$
103,332
 
Commercial
   
60,184
     
62,080
 
Multi-Family Residential
   
15,022
     
15,246
 
 Land
   
21,350
     
19,866
 
Construction
   
17,418
     
17,620
 
Equity and Second Mortgage
   
1,777
     
2,460
 
Equity Lines of Credit
   
17,074
     
22,187
 
     
242,289
     
242,791
 
                 
Commercial Loans
   
28,528
     
28,019
 
Consumer Loans
               
Loans on Savings Accounts
   
305
     
209
 
Automobile and Other Consumer Loans
   
95
     
110
 
Total Consumer and Other Loans
   
400
     
319
 
Total Loans
   
271,217
     
271,129
 
                 
Less:   Allowance for Loan Losses
   
(2,650
)
   
(2,515
)
     Unamortized Loan Fees
   
(152
)
   
(187
)
Net Loans Receivable
 
$
268,415
   
$
268,427
 


Following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses:

   
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
2015
   
2014
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
         
Balance - Beginning of Period
 
$
2,515
   
$
2,396
 
Provision for Loan Losses
   
91
     
120
 
Loan Charge-Offs
   
--
     
(151
)
Recoveries
   
44
     
--
 
                 
Balance - End of Period
 
$
2,650
   
$
2,365
 

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company segregates loans into risk categories based on the pertinent information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as:  current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans according to credit risk.  Loans classified as substandard or identified as special mention are reviewed quarterly by management to evaluate the level of deterioration, improvement, and impairment, if any, as well as assign the appropriate risk category.
 
 
 
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3.            Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

Loans excluded from the scope of the quarterly review process above are generally identified as pass credits until:  (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of deterioration in the credit worthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Company for a modification.  In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification and the need to allocate reserves or charge-off.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention - Loans identified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.

Substandard - Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified 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 - Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as 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.

Loss - This classification includes those loans which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted.  Even though partial recovery may be possible in the future, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off these basically worthless loans.  Accordingly, these loans are charged-off before period end.

The following tables present the grading of loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015:

December 31, 2015
 
Pass
   
Special
Mention
    Substandard     Doubtful     Total  
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                   
  One- to Four-Family Residential
 
$
109,174
   
$
175
   
$
115
   
$
--
   
$
109,464
 
  Commercial
   
59,572
     
343
     
269
     
--
     
60,184
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
15,022
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
15,022
 
  Land
   
21,350
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
21,350
 
  Construction
   
17,418
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
17,418
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
1,777
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1,777
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
17,074
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
17,074
 
Commercial Loans
   
28,528
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
28,528
 
Consumer Loans
   
400
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
400
 
     Total
 
$
270,315
   
$
518
   
$
384
   
$
--
   
$
271,217
 
                                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3. Loans Receivable (continued)
 
Credit Quality Indicators (continued)
             
June 30, 2015
 
Pass
   
Special
Mention
   
Substandard
   
Doubtful
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                   
  One- to Four-Family Residential
 
$
103,207
   
$
112
   
$
13
   
$
--
   
$
103,332
 
  Commercial
   
61,542
     
538
     
--
     
--
     
62,080
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
15,246
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
15,246
 
  Land
   
19,866
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
19,866
 
  Construction
   
17,620
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
17,620
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
2,460
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
2,460
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
22,163
     
--
     
24
     
--
     
22,187
 
Commercial Loans
   
28,019
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
28,019
 
Consumer Loans
   
319
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
319
 
                                         
     Total
 
$
270,442
   
$
650
   
$
37
   
$
--
   
$
271,129
 

Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when contractually due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or payment shortfalls are generally not classified as impaired.  On a case-by-case basis, management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls, taking into consideration all of the circumstances related to the loan, including:  the length of the payment delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

The following tables present an aging analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015:

 December 31, 2015
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89
Days Past Due
   
Greater
Than 90 Days
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
Receivable
   
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
and
Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                           
One- to Four-Family
    Residential
 
$
2,734
   
$
1,164
   
$
248
   
$
4,146
   
$
105,318
   
$
109,464
   
$
235
 
  Commercial
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
60,184
     
60,184
     
--
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
15,022
     
15,022
     
--
 
  Land
   
563
     
--
     
--
     
563
     
20,787
     
21,350
     
--
 
  Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
17,418
     
17,418
     
--
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1,777
     
1,777
     
--
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
17,074
     
17,074
     
--
 
Commercial Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
28,528
     
28,528
     
--
 
Consumer Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
400
     
400
     
--
 
   
$
3,297
   
$
1,164
   
$
248
   
$
4,709
   
$
266,508
   
$
271,217
   
$
235
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3.            Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

 June 30, 2015
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89
Days Past Due
   
Greater
Than 90 Days
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
Receivable
   
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
and
Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                           
One- to Four-Family
    Residential
 
$
2,137
   
$
1,100
   
$
80
   
$
3,317
   
$
100,015
   
$
103,332
   
$
67
 
  Commercial
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
62,080
     
62,080
     
--
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
15,246
     
15,246
     
--
 
  Land
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
19,866
     
19,866
     
--
 
  Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
17,620
     
17,620
     
--
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
2,460
     
2,460
     
--
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
22,187
     
22,187
     
--
 
Commercial Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
28,019
     
28,019
     
--
 
Consumer Loans
   
3
     
--
     
--
     
3
     
316
     
319
     
--
 
                                                         
     Total
 
$
2,140
   
$
1,100
   
$
80
   
$
3,320
   
$
267,809
   
$
271,129
   
$
67
 

Loans, for which the terms have been modified, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties are considered troubled debt restructurings and designated as impaired.  There were no troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2015 or June 30, 2015.

The change in the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio class and recorded investment in loans for the six months ended December 31, 2015 was as follows:

   
Real Estate Loans
             
December 31, 2015
 
1-4 Family
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Multi-
Family
   
Land
   
Construction
   
Home
Equity
Loans
And
Lines
of Credit
   
Commercial
Loans
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                   
Beginning Balances
 
$
1,195
   
$
415
   
$
103
   
$
154
   
$
146
   
$
192
   
$
305
   
$
5
   
$
2,515
 
Charge-Offs
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Recoveries
   
44
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
44
 
Current Provision
   
189
     
(6
)
   
(21
)
   
23
     
7
     
(75
)
   
(28
)
   
2
     
91
 
Ending Balances
 
$
1,428
   
$
409
   
$
82
   
$
177
   
$
153
   
$
117
   
$
277
   
$
7
   
$
2,650
 
                                                                         
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                                                       
  Individually
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Collectively
   
1,428
     
409
     
82
     
177
     
153
     
117
     
277
     
7
     
2,650
 
                                                                         
Loans Receivable:
                                                                       
Ending Balances - Total
 
$
109,464
   
$
60,184
   
$
15,022
   
$
21,350
   
$
17,418
   
$
18,851
   
$
28,528
   
$
400
   
$
271,217
 
Ending Balances:
                                                                       
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                                                       
  Individually
   
290
     
612
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
902
 
  Collectively
 
$
109,174
   
$
59,572
   
$
15,022
   
$
21,350
   
$
17,418
   
$
18,851
   
$
28,528
   
$
400
   
$
270,315
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3.            Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

The change in the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio class and recorded investment in loans for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015 and the six months ended December 31, 2014, was as follows:

   
Real Estate Loans
             
June 30, 2015
 
1-4 Family
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Multi-
Family
   
Land
   
Construction
   
Home
 Equity
Loans
And
Lines
of Credit
   
Commercial
Loans
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                   
Beginning Balances
 
$
1,224
   
$
464
   
$
128
   
$
168
   
$
105
   
$
99
   
$
202
   
$
6
   
$
2,396
 
Charge-Offs
   
(181
)
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(181
)
Recoveries
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Current Provision
   
152
     
(49
)
   
(25
)
   
(14
)
   
41
     
93
     
103
     
(1
)
   
300
 
Ending Balances
 
$
1,195
   
$
415
   
$
103
   
$
154
   
$
146
   
$
192
   
$
305
   
$
5
   
$
2,515
 
                                                                         
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                                                       
  Individually
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Collectively
   
1,195
     
415
     
103
     
154
     
146
     
192
     
305
     
5
     
2,515
 
                                                                         
Loans Receivable:
                                                                       
Ending Balances - Total
 
$
103,332
   
$
62,080
   
$
15,246
   
$
19,866
   
$
17,620
   
$
24,647
   
$
28,019
   
$
319
   
$
271,129
 
Ending Balances:
                                                                       
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                                                       
  Individually
   
125
     
537
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
25
     
--
     
--
     
687
 
  Collectively
 
$
103,207
   
$
61,543
   
$
15,246
   
$
19,866
   
$
17,620
   
$
24,622
   
$
28,019
   
$
319
   
$
270,442
 



   
Real Estate Loans
             
December 31, 2014
 
1-4 Family
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Multi-
Family
   
Land
   
Construction
   
Home
Equity
Loans
And
Lines
of Credit
   
Commercial
Loans
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                   
Beginning Balances
 
$
1,224
   
$
464
   
$
128
   
$
168
   
$
105
   
$
99
   
$
202
   
$
6
   
$
2,396
 
Charge-Offs
   
(151
)
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
(151
)
Recoveries
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Current Provision
   
73
     
(89
)
   
(49
)
   
19
     
49
     
59
     
59
     
(1
)
   
120
 
Ending Balances
 
$
1,146
   
$
375
   
$
79
   
$
187
   
$
154
   
$
158
   
$
261
   
$
5
   
$
2,365
 
                                                                         
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                                                       
  Individually
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Collectively
   
1,146
     
375
     
79
     
187
     
154
     
158
     
261
     
5
     
2,365
 
                                                                         
Loans Receivable:
                                                                       
Ending Balances - Total
 
$
98,472
   
$
55,787
   
$
15,845
   
$
23,283
   
$
16,228
   
$
24,150
   
$
28,607
   
$
345
   
$
262,717
 
Ending Balances:
                                                                       
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                                                       
  Individually
   
127
     
609
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
27
     
--
     
--
     
763
 
  Collectively
 
$
98,345
   
$
55,178
   
$
15,845
   
$
23,283
   
$
16,228
   
$
24,123
   
$
28,607
   
$
345
   
$
261,954
 

 
 
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3.            Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

The following table's present loans individually evaluated for impairment, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015:
 
December 31, 2015
 
Unpaid
 Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
Investment With
No Allowance
   
Recorded
Investment With
Allowance
   
Total Recorded
Investment
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average Recorded
Investment
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                       
  One- to Four-Family Residential
 
$
290
   
$
290
   
$
--
   
$
290
   
$
--
   
$
298
 
  Commercial
   
612
     
612
     
--
     
612
     
--
     
590
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Land
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Commercial Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Consumer Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
                                                 
Total
 
$
902
   
$
902
   
$
--
   
$
902
   
$
--
   
$
888
 

June 30, 2015
 
Unpaid
 Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
Investment With
No Allowance
   
Recorded
 Investment With
Allowance
   
Total Recorded
Investment
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average Recorded
Investment
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
   
  One- to Four-Family Residential
 
$
125
   
$
125
   
$
--
   
$
125
   
$
--
   
$
133
 
  Commercial
   
537
     
537
     
--
     
537
     
--
     
556
 
  Multi-Family Residential
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Land
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Construction
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
  Equity Lines of Credit
   
25
     
25
     
--
     
25
     
--
     
25
 
Commercial Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Consumer Loans
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
                                                 
          Total
 
$
687
   
$
687
   
$
--
   
$
687
   
$
--
   
$
714
 

The Bank has no commitments to loan additional funds to borrowers whose loans were previously in non-accrual status.

There was no interest income recognized on non-accrual loans during the six months ended December 31, 2015 or year ended June 30, 2015. If the non-accrual loans had been accruing interest at their original contracted rates, gross interest income that would have been recorded for the six months ended December 31, 2015 and year ended June 30, 2015 was $517 and $1,058, respectively.

4.            Deposits

Deposits at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015 consist of the following classifications:

   
December 31, 2015
   
June 30, 2015
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Non-Interest Bearing
 
$
42,896
   
$
45,024
 
NOW Accounts
   
34,263
     
31,214
 
Money Market
   
45,357
     
45,593
 
Passbook Savings
   
22,452
     
18,435
 
     
144,968
     
140,266
 
                 
Certificates of Deposit
   
143,932
     
145,972
 
                 
     Total Deposits
 
$
288,900
   
$
286,238
 
 
 
 
 
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5.            Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and common share equivalents that would arise from the exercise of dilutive securities. Earnings per share for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were calculated as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)    
 
                 
Net income
 
$
681
   
$
835
   
$
1,622
   
$
1,658
 
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
1,870
     
1,997
     
1,898
     
2,001
 
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents
   
71
     
56
     
67
     
55
 
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
   
1,941
     
2,053
     
1,965
     
2,056
 
                                 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.36
   
$
0.42
   
$
0.85
   
$
0.83
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.35
   
$
0.41
   
$
0.83
   
$
0.81
 

For the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were outstanding options to purchase 278,114 and 227,038 shares, respectively, at a weighted average exercise price of $17.24 and $14.70 per share, respectively, and for the six months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were outstanding options to purchase 242,270 and 227,550 shares, respectively, at a weighted average exercise price of $16.33 and $14.69 per share, respectively.  For the quarter ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, 71,536 and 56,411 options, respectively, were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.

The following table presents the components of weighted average outstanding shares for purposes of calculating earnings per share:
 
   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Six Months Ended
December 31
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
     
Average common shares issued
   
3,062
     
3,062
     
3,062
     
3,062
 
Average unearned ESOP shares
   
(140
)
   
(151
)
   
(142
)
   
(153
)
Average unearned RRP shares
   
(61
)
   
(50
)
   
(49
)
   
(50
)
Average treasury shares
   
(991
)
   
(864
)
   
(973
)
   
(858
)
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
1,870
     
1,997
     
1,898
     
2,001
 

6.            Stock-Based Compensation

Recognition and Retention Plan

On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the "2005 Recognition Plan") as an incentive to retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company's common stock subject to award under the 2005 Recognition Plan totaled 63,547 shares (as adjusted for the exchange ratio of 0.9110 on December 22, 2010).  As the shares were acquired for the 2005 Recognition Plan, the purchase price of these shares was recorded as a contra equity account.  As the shares are distributed, the contra equity account is reduced.  The 2005 Recognition Plan terminated on June 8, 2015 and the remaining 564 shares vested on August 19, 2015.
 
 
 
 
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6.            Stock – Based Compensation (continued)

Recognition and Retention Plan (continued)

On December 23, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2011 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the "2011 Recognition Plan", together with the 2005 Recognition  Plan, the  "Recognition  Plan") as  an  incentive  to  retain  personnel  of  experience and ability in key positions.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company's common stock available for award under the 2011 Recognition Plan totaled 77,808 shares, all of which were awarded as of December 31, 2015.

Recognition Plan shares are earned by recipients at a rate of 20% of the aggregate number of shares covered by the Recognition Plan award over five years.  Generally, if the employment of an employee or service as a non-employee director is terminated prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of grant of Recognition Plan share award, the recipient shall forfeit the right to any shares subject to the award that have not been earned.  In the case of death or disability of the recipient or a change in control of the Company, the Recognition Plan awards will be vested and shall be distributed as soon as practicable thereafter.

The Recognition Plan cost is recognized over the five year vesting period. During the six months ended December 31, 2015, the Company recognized $140,000 in expense related to the Recognition Plans.

Stock Option Plan

On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Stock Option Plan (the "2005 Option Plan") for the benefit of directors, officers, and other key employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2005 Option Plan totaled 158,868 (as adjusted for the exchange ratio).  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the 2005 Option Plan.  The 2005 Stock Option Plan terminated on June 8, 2015, however outstanding stock options will remain in effect for the remainder of their original ten year terms.

On December 23, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2011 Stock Option Plan (the "2011 Option Plan", together with the 2005 Option Plan, the "Option Plans") for the benefit of directors, officers, and other key employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2011 Option Plan totaled 194,522.  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the 2011 Option Plan, all of which were awarded as of December 31, 2015.

Under the Option Plans, the exercise price of each option cannot be less than the fair market value of the underlying common stock as of the date of the option grant and the maximum term is ten years. Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options granted under the Option Plans become vested and exercisable at a rate of 20% per year over five years, commencing one year from the date of the grant, with an additional 20% vesting on each successive anniversary of the date the option was granted.  No vesting shall occur after an employee's employment or service as a director is terminated.  In the event of the death or disability of an employee or director or change in control of the Company, the unvested options shall become vested and exercisable.  The Company accounts for the Option Plans under the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.

Stock Incentive Plan

On November 12, 2014, the shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the Company's 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") for the benefit of employees and non-employee directors as an incentive to contribute to the success of the Company and reward employees for outstanding performance and the attainment of targeted goals.    The  Stock  Incentive  Plan  covers  a  total  of  150,000  shares, of which no more than 37,500 shares, or 25% of the plan, may be share awards.  The balance of the plan is reserved for stock option awards which would total 112,500 stock options assuming all the share awards are issued.  There are an undetermined amount of unawarded share awards under the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan.  All incentive stock options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan are intended to comply with the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.  On October 26, 2015, the Company granted a total of 34,500 plan share awards and 103,500 stock options to directors, officers, and other key
 
 
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employees vesting ratably over five years.  The Stock Incentive Plan cost is recognized over the five year vesting period.  During the six months ended December 31, 2015, the Company recognized $33,557 in expenses related to the Stock Incentive Plan.

7.            Related Party Transactions

Certain directors and executive officers were indebted to the Bank in the approximate aggregate amounts of $3.7 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively.

8.            Fair Value Disclosures

The following disclosure is made in accordance with the requirements of ASC 825, Financial Instruments.  Financial instruments are defined as cash and contractual rights and obligations that require settlement, directly or indirectly, in cash.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values have been estimated using the present value of future cash flows or other valuation techniques.  The results of these techniques are highly sensitive to the assumptions used, such as those concerning appropriate discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, which require considerable judgment.  Accordingly, estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current settlement of the underlying financial instruments.

ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.  These disclosures should not be interpreted as representing an aggregate measure of the underlying value of the Company.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amount approximates the fair value of cash and cash equivalents.

Securities to be Held-to-Maturity and Available-for-Sale
Fair values for investment securities, including mortgage-backed 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.  The carrying values of restricted or non-marketable equity securities approximate their fair values.  The carrying amount of accrued investment income approximates its fair value.

Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale
Because these loans are normally disposed of within ninety days of origination, their carrying value closely approximates the fair value of such loans.

Loans Receivable
For variable-rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant changes in credit risk, fair value approximates the carrying value.  Fair values for other loans are estimated using the discounted value of expected future cash flows. Interest rates used are those being offered currently for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Deposit Liabilities
The fair values for demand deposit accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date, that is, their carrying amounts.  Fair values for other deposit accounts are estimated using the discounted value of expected future cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
The carrying amount of short-term borrowings approximates their fair value.  The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowing arrangements.
 
 
 
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8.            Fair Value Disclosures (continued)

Off-Balance Sheet Credit-Related Instruments
Fair values for outstanding mortgage loan commitments to lend are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining term of the agreements, customer credit quality, and changes in lending rates.

The fair value of interest rate floors and caps contained in some loan servicing agreements and variable rate mortgage loan contracts are considered immaterial within the context of fair value disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, no fair value estimate is provided for these instruments.

The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments were as follows:

   
December 31, 2015
   
June 30, 2015
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Value
   
Fair Value
   
Value
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Financial Assets
               
   Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
24,361
   
$
24,361
   
$
21,166
   
$
21,166
 
   Securities Available-for-Sale
   
38,914
     
38,914
     
44,885
     
44,885
 
   Securities to be Held-to-Maturity
   
1,504
     
1,504
     
2,010
     
2,010
 
   Loans Held-for-Sale
   
6,873
     
6,873
     
14,203
     
14,203
 
   Loans Receivable
   
268,415
     
263,192
     
268,427
     
267,157
 
                                 
Financial Liabilities
                               
   Deposits
   
288,900
     
280,726
     
286,238
     
266,412
 
   Advances from FHLB
   
26,289
     
26,564
     
38,411
     
38,751
 
                                 
Off-Balance Sheet Items
                               
   Mortgage Loan Commitments
   
277
     
277
     
290
     
290
 

The estimated fair values presented above could be materially different than net realizable value and are only indicative of the individual financial instrument's fair value.  Accordingly, these estimates should not be considered an indication of the fair value of the Company taken as a whole.

The Company follows the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820").  ASC 820 affirms a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  ASC 820 was issued to establish a uniform definition of fair value.  The definition of fair value is market-based as opposed to company-specific, and includes the following:

Defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in either case, through an orderly transaction between market participants at a measurement date and establishes a framework for measuring fair value;

Establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date;

Nullifies the guidance in EITF 02-3, which required the deferral of profit at inception of a transaction involving a derivative financial instrument in the absence of observable data supporting the valuation technique;

Eliminates large position discounts for financial instruments quoted in active markets and requires consideration of the company's creditworthiness when valuing liabilities; and

Expands disclosures about instrument that are measured at fair value.

 
 
 
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8.            Fair Value Disclosures (continued)

The standard establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements.  The valuation hierarchy favors the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.  The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Fair value is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets in which the Company can participate.

Level 2 – Fair value is based upon (a) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (b) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, that is, markets in which there are few transactions for the asset or liability, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly; (c) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or (d) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 – Fair value is based upon inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.  These inputs reflect the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).  These inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which include the Company's own data. The Company's own data used to develop unobservable inputs are adjusted if information indicates that market participants would use different assumptions.

A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair values of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015 are as follows:

   
Fair Value Measurements Using:
     
December 31, 2015
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
 
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
 
 
 
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
               
   FHLMC
 
$
--
   
$
260
   
$
--
   
$
260
 
   FNMA
   
--
     
24,401
     
--
     
24,401
 
   GNMA
   
--
     
14,253
     
--
     
14,253
 
                                 
Total
 
$
--
   
$
38,914
   
$
--
   
$
38,914
 

   
Fair Value Measurements Using:
     
June 30, 2015
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
 
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   
 
 
 
Total
 
       
(In Thousands)
         
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
               
   FHLMC
 
$
--
   
$
284
   
$
--
   
$
284
 
   FNMA
   
--
     
27,807
     
--
     
27,807
 
   GNMA
   
--
     
16,794
     
--
     
16,794
 
                                 
Total
 
$
--
   
$
44,885
   
$
--
   
$
44,885
 
 
 
 
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9.            Subsequent Events

In accordance with FASB ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Company evaluates events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date for potential recognition in the financial statements.  The effect of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date are recognized in the financial statements as of December 31, 2015.  In preparing these financial statements, the Company evaluated the events and transactions that occurred through the date these financial statements were issued.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

The Company's results of operations are primarily dependent on the results of the Bank, which became a wholly owned subsidiary upon completion of the second-step conversion and reorganization of the Bank on December 22, 2010. The Bank's results of operations depend, to a large extent, on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its loan and investment portfolios and the cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings.  Results of operations are also affected by provisions for loan losses and loan sale activities.  Non-interest expense principally consists of compensation and employee benefits, office occupancy and equipment expense, data processing and other expense.  Our results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.  Future changes in applicable law, regulations or government policies may materially impact our financial conditions and results of operations.

Home Federal Bank operates five full service branch offices and its home office located in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana.  A sixth full service branch office is expected to open in North Shreveport in April 2016.  The Company's primary market area is the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area.  The Company offers security brokerage and advisory services through a third party provider.  The Bank's home office also serves as the office for the commercial lending division and as a loan production office.

Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The Company has identified the calculation of the allowance for loan losses as a critical accounting policy, due to the higher degree of judgment and complexity than its other significant accounting policies.  Provisions for loan losses are based upon management's periodic valuation and assessment of the overall loan portfolio and the underlying collateral, trends in non-performing loans, current economic conditions and other relevant factors in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level believed by management to represent all known and inherent losses in the portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable.  Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change.

Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.  The realization of our deferred tax assets principally depends upon our achieving projected future taxable income.  We may change our judgments regarding future profitability due to future market conditions and other factors.  We may adjust our deferred tax asset balances if our judgments change.

Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015

General

At December 31, 2015, total assets amounted to $361.0 million, a decrease of $8.9 million, or 2.4%, compared to total assets of $369.8 million at June 30, 2015. The decrease in assets was comprised primarily of decreases in investment securities of $6.5 million, or 13.8%, from $46.9 million at June 30, 2015, to $40.4 million at December 31, 2015 and a decrease in loans held-for-sale of $7.3 million, or 51.6%, from $14.2 million at June 30, 2015, to $6.9 million at December 31, 2015.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in cash and cash equivalents of $3.2 million, or 15.1%, from $21.2 million at June 30, 2015 to $24.4 million at December 31, 2015, and premises and equipment of $1.7 million, or 16.4%, from $10.2 million at June 30, 2015 to $11.9 million at December 31, 2015.

 
 
 
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Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015 (continued)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents increased $3.2 million, or 15.1%, from $21.2 million at June 30, 2015 to $24.4 million at December 31, 2015. The $3.2 million increase in cash and cash equivalents was due in large part to normal fluctuations in cash balances.

Loans Receivable, Net

Loans receivable, net, remained constant at $268.4 million at both December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015.  During the six months ended December 31, 2015, our total loan originations amounted to $115.5 million compared to $134.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014.  There were increases in one-to-four-family residential loans of $6.1 million, land loans of $1.5 million, and commercial business loans of $509,000, partially offset by decreases in home equity lines of credit of $5.1 million, commercial real estate loans of $1.9 million, equity and second mortgage loans of $683,000, multi-family residential loans of $224,000 and construction loans of $202,000.

Loans Held-for-Sale

Loans held-for-sale decreased $7.3 million, or 51.6%, from $14.2 million at June 30, 2015 to $6.9 million at December 31, 2015The decrease in loans held-for-sale resulted primarily from a decrease at December 31, 2015 in receivables from financial institutions purchasing the Company's loans held-for-sale.

Investment Securities

Investment securities, which include mortgage-backed securities and equity securities amounted to $40.4 million at December 31, 2015 compared to $46.9 million at June 30, 2015, a decrease of $6.5 million, or 13.8%. The decrease in investment securities was primarily due to principal payments on mortgage backed securities of $5.6 million.

Premises and Equipment, Net

Premises and equipment, net, increased $1.7 million, to $11.9 million at December 31, 2015, compared to $10.2 million at June 30, 2015, primarily due to the completion costs on a new branch location in Bossier City and the acquisition of real estate for a future branch location in the Shreveport area expected to open in April 2016.

Asset Quality

At December 31, 2015, the Company had $248,000 of non-performing assets compared to $80,000 of non-performing assets at June 30, 2015, consisting of three single-family residential loans at December 31, 2015, compared to two single family residential loans at June 30, 2015.  We had $384,000 of loans classified as substandard at December 31, 2015, consisting of two single-family residential loans in the amount of $115,000 and one commercial real estate loan in the amount of $269,000, compared to $37,000 of loans classified as substandard at June 30, 2015, consisting of one single-family residential loan in the amount of $13,000 and one line of credit in the amount of $24,000.  The Company had no loans classified as doubtful at December 31, 2015 or June 30, 2015.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015 (continued)

Total Liabilities

Total liabilities decreased $8.3 million, or 2.5%, from $326.4 million at June 30, 2015, to $318.2 million at December 31, 2015, primarily due to a decrease in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas of $12.1 million, or 31.6%, to $26.3 million at December 31, 2015, compared to $38.4 million at June 30, 2015, partially offset by an increase in total deposits of $2.7 million, or 0.9%, to $288.9 million at December 31, 2015, compared to $286.2 million at June 30, 2015.  The increase in deposits was primarily due to a $3.1 million, or 9.8%, increase in NOW accounts from $31.2 million at June 30, 2015 to $34.3 million at December 31, 2015, and a $4.0 million, or 21.8%, increase in savings deposits from $18.4 million at June 30, 2015 to $22.5 million at December 31, 2015, partially offset by a $236,000, or 0.5%, decrease in money market deposits from $45.6 million at June 30, 2015 to $45.4 million at December 31, 2015, a $2.0 million, or 1.4%, decrease in certificates of deposit from $146.0 million at June 30, 2015 to $143.9 million at December 31, 2015, and a decrease of $2.1 million, or 4.7%, in non-interest bearing demand deposits from $45.0 million at June 30, 2015 to $42.9 million at December 31, 2015. At December 31, 2015 the Company had $11.7 million in brokered deposits compared to $12.7 million at June 30, 2015. The Company utilizes brokered certificates of deposit as a component of its strategy for lowering Home Federal Bank's overall cost of funds. The brokered certificates of deposit which have maturity dates greater than twelve months are callable by Home Federal Bank after twelve months pursuant to early redemption provisions.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' equity decreased $557,000, or 1.3%, to $42.8 million at December 31, 2015, from $43.4 million at June 30, 2015.  The primary reasons for the decrease in shareholders' equity from June 30, 2015, were the acquisition of Company stock of $1.8 million, dividends paid of $337,000 and a decrease in the Company's accumulated other comprehensive income of $252,000.   These decreases in shareholders' equity were partially offset by net income of  $1.6 million, the vesting of restricted stock awards totaling $97,000, the release of employee stock ownership plan shares totaling $128,000 and proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the exercise of stock options of  $88,000.  The Company's book value per share increased from $20.57 at June 30, 2015 to $21.02 at December 31, 2015 based on shares outstanding of 2,109,606 and 2,037,861, respectively.

The Bank is required to meet minimum capital standards promulgated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC").  At December 31, 2015, Home Federal Bank's regulatory capital was well in excess of the minimum capital requirements.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

General

Net income amounted to $681,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2015 compared to $835,000 for the same period in 2014, a decrease of $154,000, or 18.4%.  The decrease was primarily due to a $291,000, or 12.3%, increase in non-interest expense and a $22,000, or 0.7% decrease in net interest income, partially offset by a decrease of $79,000, or 19.3%, in income tax expense, a $54,000, or 67.5%, decrease in the provision for loan losses and a $26,000, or 4.4%, increase in non-interest income for the 2015 period compared to the same period in 2014.

Net income amounted to $1.62 million for the six months ended December 31, 2015 compared to net income of $1.66 million for the same period in 2014, a decrease of $36,000, or 2.2%.  The decrease was primarily due to a $586,000, or 12.4%, increase in non-interest expense, partially offset by an increase of $308,000, or 25.2%, in non-interest income, a $181,000, or 3.0%, increase in net interest income, a $32,000, or 3.9%, decrease in income tax expense, and a decrease of $29,000, or 24.2%, in the provision for loan losses.


 
 
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (continued)


Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2015 was $3.08 million, a decrease of $22,000, or 0.7%, in comparison to $3.10 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014.  This decrease was primarily due to an increase of $51,000, or 8.3%, in aggregate interest expense, partially offset by an increase of $29,000, or 0.8%, in total interest income while interest paid on deposits increased $47,000, or 8.5%, compared to the prior quarterly period. The cost of funds from Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings decreased $3,000, or 4.5%, compared to the prior year quarterly period.   Interest on other bank borrowings increased $7,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2015 in comparison to the prior year three month period.

Net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2015 was $6.3 million, an increase of $181,000, or 3.0%, in comparison to the six months ended December 31, 2014.  The increase in net interest income for the six month period was primarily due to a $319,000, or 4.4%, increase in total interest income, partially offset by a $138,000, or 11.5%, increase in interest expense on borrowings and deposits due to an overall increase in average interest bearing liabilities.  The Company's average interest rate spread was 3.43% for the six months ended December 31, 2015, compared to 3.64% for the six months ended December 31, 2014. The Company's net interest margin was 3.62% for the six months ended December 31, 2015, compared to 3.83% for the six months ended December 31, 2014.  The decrease in net interest margin and average interest rate spread is attributable primarily to a lower average yield on interest earning assets.

Provision for Losses on Loans

Based on an analysis of historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by Home Federal Bank, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to our market area and other factors related to the collectability of Home Federal Bank's loan portfolio, a provision for loan losses of $26,000 and $91,000 was made during the three and six months ended December 31, 2015, respectively, compared to an $80,000 and $120,000 provision made during the three and six months ended December 31, 2014,  respectively.   The allowance for loan losses was $2.7 million, or 0.98% of total loans, at December 31, 2015 compared to $2.4 million, or 0.98%, of total loans at December 31, 2014.  At December 31, 2015, Home Federal Bank had three non-performing loans in the aggregate amount of $248,000 and no other non-performing assets or troubled-debt restructurings.  At December 31, 2014, Home Federal had four non-performing loans in the aggregate amount of $171,000.  There can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be sufficient to cover losses on non-performing assets in the future.

Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income amounted to $620,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $26,000 or 4.4% compared to $594,000 for the same period in 2014.  The increase was due to an increase of $26,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, and an increase of $13,000 in gain on sale of loans, partially offset by decreases of $10,000 in gain on sale of securities, $1,000 in income on bank owned life insurance and $2,000 in other non-interest income compared to the same period in 2014.

Total non-interest income amounted to $1.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $308,000, or 25.2%, compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2014.  The increase was primarily due to increases of $267,000 in gain on sale of loans and $59,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, partially offset by a $10,000 decrease in gain on sale of securities, a $5,000 decrease in other non-interest income, and a $3,000 decrease in bank owned life insurance compared to the same period in 2014.

 
 
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (continued)

Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense increased $291,000 or 12.3%, for the three months ended December 31, 2015 compared to the prior year period.  The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to increases of $156,000 in compensation and benefits expense, $44,000 in franchise and bank shares tax, $34,000 in audit and examination fees, $23,000 in data processing expense, $17,000 in legal fees, $16,000 in deposit insurance premiums, $7,000 in occupancy and equipment expense, $5,000 in advertising expense, and $5,000 in other non-interest expense.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $16,000 in loan and collection expense.

Total non-interest expense increased $586,000, or 12.4%, for the six months ended December 31, 2015 compared to the prior year period. The increase in non-interest expense for the six months ended December 31, 2015, compared to the same period in 2014, is primarily attributable to increases of $363,000 in compensation and benefits expense, $59,000 in franchise and bank shares taxes, $45,000 in deposit insurance premiums, $34,000 in data processing expense, $32,000 in audit and examination fees, $31,000 in other non-interest expense, $16,000 in occupancy and equipment expense, and $15,000 in legal fees. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $9,000 in advertising expense.

The increases in compensation and benefits expense for the six month period were primarily due to increases in the compensation paid to mortgage lenders along with increases in support staff for the mortgage lenders, along with normal compensation and benefits increases, including stock option and recognition and retention plan expense.  The aggregate compensation expense recognized by the Company for its Stock Option, ESOP, and Recognition and Retention and Stock Incentive Plans amounted to $200,000 and $365,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015, respectively, compared to $157,000 and $317,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2014.

The Louisiana bank shares tax is assessed on the Bank's equity and earnings.  For the three and six months ended December 31, 2015, the Company recognized franchise and bank shares tax expense of $91,000 and $181,000 compared to $47,000 and $122,000, respectively, for the same period in 2014.

Income taxes amounted to $330,000 and $781,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 32.6% and 32.5%, respectively, for each period. Income taxes amounted to $409,000 and $813,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2014, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 32.9% for both periods. The decrease in the effective income tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2015, is primarily the result of the effect of bad debt items resulting in a 0.4% decrease in the effective rate compared to the six months ended December 31, 2014.

Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid.  The following table shows for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Tax-exempt income and yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis. All average balances are based on monthly balances. Management does not believe that the monthly averages differ significantly from what the daily averages would be. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (continued)

   
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/
Rate
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                       
     Investment securities   
 
$
41,236
   
$
191
     
1.85
%
 
$
54,706
   
$
285
     
2.08
%
     Loans receivable
   
276,657
     
3,541
     
5.12
     
268,376
     
3,436
     
5.12
 
Interest-earning deposits
   
26,337
     
20
     
0.31
     
1,479
     
2
     
0.11
 
          Total interest-earning assets
   
344,230
     
3,752
     
4.36
     
324,561
     
3,723
     
4.59
 
Non-interest-earning assets       
   
24,481
                     
21,798
                 
          Total assets 
 
$
368,711
                   
$
346,359
                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
     Savings accounts   
   
22,143
     
21
     
0.38
     
13,363
     
7
     
0.20
 
     NOW accounts    
   
34,574
     
77
     
0.89
     
30,540
     
55
     
0.72
 
     Money market accounts  
   
46,635
     
34
     
0.30
     
41,971
     
33
     
0.32
 
     Certificate accounts
   
145,289
     
467
     
1.29
     
129,428
     
457
     
1.41
 
          Total deposits 
   
248,641
     
599
     
0.96
     
215,302
     
552
     
1.03
 
Other Borrowings
   
742
     
7
     
3.58
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
FHLB advances 
   
26,310
     
63
     
0.96
     
46,966
     
66
     
0.56
 
          Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
275,693
     
669
     
0.97
%
   
262,268
     
618
     
0.94
%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
     Non-interest bearing demand accounts
   
44,727
                     
37,551
                 
     Other liabilities 
   
2,459
                     
2,029
                 
          Total liabilities   
   
322,879
                     
301,848
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity(1)        
   
45,832
                     
44,511
                 
 
                                               
          Total liabilities and equity
 
$
368,711
                   
$
346,359
                 
 
                                               
Net interest-earning assets   
 
$
68,537
                   
$
62,293
                 
 
                                               
Net interest income; average interest rate spread(2)
         
$
3,083
     
3.39
%
         
$
3,105
     
3.65
%
Net interest margin(3) 
                   
3.58
%
                   
3.83
%
Average interest-earning assets to average
  interest-bearing liabilities  
                   
124.86
%
                   
123.75
%
 __________________
(1) Includes retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(2) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by net average interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (continued)

   
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/
Rate
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                       
     Investment securities   
 
$
42,603
   
$
387
     
1.82
%
 
$
54,263
   
$
530
     
1.95
%
     Loans receivable  
   
280,407
     
7,177
     
5.12
     
260,623
     
6,744
     
5.18
 
Interest-earning deposits
   
23,342
     
33
     
0.28
     
2,835
     
4
     
0.32
 
          Total interest-earning assets
   
346,352
     
7,597
     
4.39
     
317,721
     
7,278
     
4.58
 
Non-interest-earning assets 
   
23,817
                     
22,197
                 
          Total assets  
 
$
370,169
                   
$
339,918
                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
     Savings accounts  
   
21,156
     
39
     
0.37
     
13,076
     
13
     
0.20
 
     NOW accounts   
   
34,873
     
153
     
0.88
     
28,383
     
100
     
0.70
 
     Money market accounts  
   
47,168
     
72
     
0.31
     
43,486
     
74
     
0.34
 
     Certificate accounts   
   
145,523
     
940
     
1.29
     
127,407
     
900
     
1.41
 
          Total deposits  
   
248,720
     
1,204
     
0.97
     
212,352
     
1,087
     
1.02
 
Other bank borrowings 
   
371
     
7
     
3.58
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
FHLB advances   
   
28,340
     
125
     
0.88
     
41,788
     
111
     
0.53
 
          Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
277,431
     
1,336
     
0.96
%
   
254,140
     
1,198
     
0.94
%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
     Non-interest bearing demand accounts
   
44,407
                     
38,178
                 
     Other liabilities   
   
2,489
                     
2,153
                 
          Total liabilities  
   
324,327
                     
294,471
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity(1) 
   
45,842
                     
45,447
                 
 
                                               
          Total liabilities and equity
 
$
370,169
                   
$
339,918
                 
 
                                               
Net interest-earning assets    
 
$
68,921
                   
$
63,581
                 
 
                                               
Net interest income; average interest rate spread(2)
         
$
6,261
     
3.43
%
         
$
6,080
     
3.64
%
Net interest margin(3)
                   
3.62
%
                   
3.83
%
Average interest-earning assets to average
  interest-bearing liabilities     
                   
124.84
%
                   
125.02
%
 __________________
(1) Includes retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(2) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by net average interest-earning assets.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Month Periods Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (continued)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Home Federal Bank maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management.  The Bank adjusts its liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay its borrowings and to fund loan commitments.  Home Federal Bank also adjusts liquidity as appropriate to meet asset and liability management objectives.

Home Federal Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales and earnings and funds provided from operations.  While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Bank sets the interest rates on its deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits.  In addition, Home Federal Bank invests excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.  Home Federal Bank's deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $94,000 at December 31, 2015.

A significant portion of Home Federal Bank's liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents.   Home Federal Bank's primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and increases in deposit accounts.  If Home Federal Bank requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas which provides an additional source of funds.  At December 31, 2015, Home Federal Bank had $26.3 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and had $116.3 million in additional borrowing capacity.  Additionally, at December 31, 2015, Home Federal Bank was a party to a Master Purchase Agreement with First National Bankers Bank whereby Home Federal Bank may purchase Federal Funds from First National Bankers Bank in an amount not to exceed $15.1 million. There were no amounts purchased under this agreement as of December 31, 2015.

At December 31, 2015, Home Federal Bank had outstanding loan commitments of $27.7 million to originate loans.  At December 31, 2015, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year totaled $64.7 million. Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal in a rising interest rate environment.  Home Federal Bank intends to utilize its high levels of liquidity to fund its lending activities.  If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, Home Federal Bank intends to sell its securities classified as available-for-sale as needed.

At December 31, 2015, Home Federal Bank exceeded each of its regulatory capital requirements with tangible, common equity tier 1, core and risk-based capital ratios of 12.11%, 18.32%, 12.11% and 19.42%, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At December 31, 2015, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements and related financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in relative purchasing power over time due to inflation.

Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the Company's assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution's performance than does the effect of inflation.
 
 
 
 
 
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Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  In addition, in those and other portions of this document, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "except," "intend," "should" and similar expressions, or the negative thereof, as they relate to the Company or the Company's management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future looking events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended.  The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

ITEM 3.                          QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.                          CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosures Controls and Procedures.  Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the applicable time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

ITEM 1.                          LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business, which involve amounts in the aggregate believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition of the Company.

ITEM 1A.                     RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ITEM 2.                          UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company's repurchases of its common stock made during the quarter ended December 31, 2015 are set forth in the table below:
 
Period
 
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
   
Average
 Price Paid
per Share
   
Total Number of
 Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
   
Maximum Number
 of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (a)(b)
 
October 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015
   
15,000
   
$
23.05
     
15,000
     
34,480
 
November 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015
   
50,000
     
23.14
     
34,480
     
-
 
December 1, 2015 –December 31, 2015
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
102,000
 
Total
   
65,000
    $
23.12
     
49,480
     
102,000
 
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Notes to this table:

(a)    On February 11, 2015, the Company announced by press release a repurchase program to repurchase up to 108,000 shares, or approximately 5.0% of the Company's then outstanding shares of common stock. The repurchase program was completed on November 25, 2015.
(b) On December 9, 2015, the Company announced by press release a repurchase program to repurchase up to 102,000 shares, or approximately 5.0% of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

ITEM 3.                          DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.                          MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.                          OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6.                          EXHIBITS

 
 
No.
 
 
Description
 
          31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
 
          31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
          32.0
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350
   
  101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
   
  101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
   
  101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
   
  101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
   
  101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
   
  101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
 
 
   
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
       
       
       
Date:   February 10, 2016
By:
/s/Glen W. Brown
     
Glen W. Brown
     
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
     
(Duly authorized officer and principal financial and accounting officer)