NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC - Quarter Report: 2018 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018

[ ] Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________

Commission file number: 000-33411

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			31-1804543 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

67 Commerce Drive Honaker, Virginia (Address of principal executive offices)			24260 (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (276) 873-7000

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.


Yes	[X]		No	[ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes

[X]

[ ]

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


Large accelerated filer [ ]		Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ]		Smaller reporting company [X]
		Emerging growth company [ ]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

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


Yes	[ ]		No	[X]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:


Class		Outstanding at November 13, 2018
Common Stock, $2.00 par value		23,922,086

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

INDEX

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

		Page
Item 1.	Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income – Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)		2

Consolidated Statements of Income – Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)		3

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three and Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)		4

Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2017		5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity -
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)		6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)		7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		8

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	33

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	33

PART II OTHER INFORMATION		34

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	34

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	34

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	34

Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities	34

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	34

Item 5.	Other Information	34

Item 6.	Exhibits	35

SIGNATURES		35

Part I Financial Information

Item 1

Financial Statements

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AND 2017

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)


INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME	2018		2017
Loans including fees	$	19,578	$	17,902
Interest-earning deposits with banks		283		151
Investments		1,178		1,122
Dividends on equity securities (restricted)		111		105
Total Interest and Dividend Income		21,150		19,280

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		2,366		1,791
Borrowed funds		700		554
Total Interest Expense		3,066		2,345

NET INTEREST INCOME		18,084		16,935

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		189		—

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		17,895		16,935

NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges and fees		4,837		4,726
Gain on sale and leaseback transactions		—		2,619
Insurance and investment fees		382		146
Other noninterest income		319		440
Total Noninterest Income		5,538		7,931

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits		10,928		10,135
Occupancy and equipment expense		3,840		3,526
Data processing and telecommunications		2,057		1,853
Other operating expenses		6,288		6,185
Total Noninterest Expenses		23,113		21,699

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		320		3,167

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)		81		(9	)

NET INCOME	$	239	$	3,176

Income Per Share
Basic	$	0.01	$	0.14
Fully Diluted	$	0.01	$	0.14

Average Weighted Shares of Common Stock
Basic		23,922,086		23,355,611
Fully Diluted		23,922,086		23,355,611

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AND 2017

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)



INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME	2018		2017
Loans including fees	$	6,658	$	6,123
Interest-earning deposits with banks		122		59
Investments		373		391
Dividends on equity securities (restricted)		38		39
Total Interest and Dividend Income		7,191		6,612

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		901		646
Borrowed funds		263		187
Total Interest Expense		1,164		833

NET INTEREST INCOME		6,027		5,779

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		63		—

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		5,964		5,779

NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges and fees		1,662		1,628
Insurance and investment fees		129		40
Other noninterest income		126		140
Total Noninterest Income		1,917		1,808

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits		3,614		3,413
Occupancy and equipment expense		1,249		1,227
Data processing and telecommunications		717		630
Other operating expenses		1,999		1,828
Total Noninterest Expenses		7,579		7,098

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		302		489

INCOME TAX EXPENSE		94		5

NET INCOME	$	208	$	484

Income Per Share
Basic	$	0.01	$	0.02
Fully Diluted	$	0.01	$	0.02

Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock
Basic		23,922,086		23,355,580
Fully Diluted		23,922,086		23,355,580

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AND 2017

(IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)



	For the three months ended September 30,						For the nine months ended September 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017

NET INCOME	$	208		$	484		$	239		$	3,176

Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment Securities Activity
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period		(407	)		(216	)		(1,655	)		391
Tax related to unrealized gains (losses)		86			73			349			(133	)
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		(321	)		(143	)		(1,306	)		258
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	(113	)	$	341		$	(1,067	)	$	3,434

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AND SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)


ASSETS	September 30,			December 31,
	2018			2017

Cash and due from banks	$	16,427		$	18,249
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		21,385			14,452
Federal funds sold		252			4
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents		38,064			32,705

Investment securities available-for-sale		60,391			71,088

Loans receivable		531,969			513,008
Allowance for loan losses		(5,280	)		(6,196	)
Net Loans		526,689			506,812

Bank premises and equipment, net		24,807			26,115
Other real estate owned		6,465			6,859
Accrued interest receivable		2,063			2,036
Deferred taxes, net		5,765			5,499
Right-of-use assets – operating leases		5,021			5,253
Other assets		10,253			10,333

Total Assets	$	679,518		$	666,700

LIABILITIES

Deposits:
Noninterest bearing	$	170,969		$	154,631
Interest bearing		427,243			427,913
Total Deposits		598,212			582,544

Borrowed funds		23,496			24,054
Lease liabilities – operating leases		5,021			5,253
Accrued interest payable		547			426
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		2,336			3,450

Total Liabilities		629,612			615,727

Commitments and contingencies

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock - $2.00 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
23,922,086 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017		47,844			47,844
Additional paid-in-capital		14,570			14,570
Retained deficit		(10,608	)		(10,847	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,900	)		(594	)

Total Stockholders’ Equity		49,906			50,973

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	679,518		$	666,700

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AND 2017

(IN THOUSANDS INCLUDING SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)

	Shares of Common Stock		Common Stock		Common Stock Warrants			Additional Paid-in- Capital		Retained Deficit			Accum-ulated Other Compre-hensive Income (Loss)			Total Stockholders’ Equity

Balance, December 31, 2016		23,354	$	46,709	$	764		$	13,965	$	(14,065	)	$	(456	)	$	46,917

Net income		—		—		—			—		3,176			—			3,176

Exercise of common stock warrants		3		5		(2	)		1		—			—			4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—		—		—			—		—			258			258
Balance, September 30, 2017		23,357	$	46,714	$	762		$	13,966	$	(10,889	)	$	(198	)	$	50,355

Balance, December 31, 2017		23,922	$	47,844	$	—		$	14,570	$	(10,847	)	$	(594	)	$	50,973

Net income		—		—		—			—		239			—			239


Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—		—		—			—		—			(1,306	)		(1,306	)
Balance, September 30, 2018		23,922	$	47,844	$	—		$	14,570	$	(10,608	)	$	(1,900	)	$	49,906

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AND 2017

(IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)


	2018			2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	239		$	3,176
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		1,935			1,911
Provision for loan losses		189			—
Income on life insurance		(42	)		(82	)
Gain on sale and leaseback transactions		—			(2,619	)
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment		76			(2	)
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets		96			29
Adjustment of carrying value of other real estate owned		421			668
Accretion of bond premiums/discounts		500			589
Deferred taxes		83			—
Net change in:
Interest receivable		(27	)		(108	)
Other assets		101			390
Accrued interest payable		121			63
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		(1,114	)		826
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		2,578			4,841

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in loans		(21,235	)		(29,348	)
Purchase of securities available-for-sale		—			(13,032	)
Proceeds from sales, maturities, and principal paydowns of securities available-for-sale		8,542			14,614
Net sale of equity securities (restricted)		21			232
Payments for the purchase of premises and equipment		(1,509	)		(1,866	)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment		806			5
Proceeds from sales and leaseback transactions		—			1,042
Proceeds from insurance claims on other real estate owned		—			12
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned		1,046			4,145
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities		(12,329	)		(24,196	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Exercise of common stock warrants		—			4
Net decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank advances		(558	)		(5,900	)
Increase in deposits		15,668			27,178
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities		15,110			21,282

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		5,359			1,927
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period		32,705			35,448
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	38,064		$	37,375

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Paid During the Period for:
Interest	$	2,945		$	2,282
Taxes	$	320		$	—

Supplemental Disclosure of Non Cash Transactions:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$	—		$	5,252
Loan made to finance sale of premises and equipment	$	—		$	4,935
Other real estate acquired in settlement of foreclosed loans	$	1,636		$	2,761
Loans made to finance sale of foreclosed real estate	$	467		$	1,225
Transfer of premises and equipment to other real estate	$	—		$	125
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale	$	1,655		$	391

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 NATURE OF OPERATIONS:

New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (“the Company”) is a financial holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of a community bank, New Peoples Bank, Inc. (the “Bank”). The Bank was organized and incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a state-chartered member bank, the Bank is subject to regulation by the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Bank. The Bank provides general banking services to individuals, small and medium size businesses and the professional community of southwestern Virginia, southern West Virginia, and eastern Tennessee. Services include commercial and consumer loans along with traditional deposit products such as checking and savings accounts.

NOTE 2 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES:

These consolidated financial statements conform to U. S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general industry practices. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and the results of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for a full year or any future period.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and the determination of the deferred tax asset and related valuation allowance are based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions.

NOTE 3 EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic earnings per share computations are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Dilutive earnings per share reflect the additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Potential common shares that may be issued related to outstanding common stock warrants are determined by the Treasury method. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, potential common shares of 879,803 were anti-dilutive and were not included in the calculation. There were no anti-dilutive potential common shares at September 30, 2018. Basic and diluted net income per common share calculations follows:


(Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)	For the three months ended September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Net income	$	208	$	484	$	239	$	3,176
Weighted average shares outstanding		23,922,086		23,355,580		23,922,086		23,355,611
Dilutive shares for warrants		—		—		—		—
Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding		23,922,086		23,355,580		23,922,086		23,355,611

Basic and diluted income per share	$	0.01	$	0.02	$	0.01	$	0.14

NOTE 4 CAPITAL:

Capital Requirements and Ratios

The Bank is subject to various capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and, possibly, additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum ratios of Tier 1 and total capital as a percentage of assets and off-balance sheet exposures, adjusted for risk weights ranging from 0% to 1250%. Tier 1 capital consists of common stockholders’ equity, excluding the unrealized gain or loss on securities available-for-sale, minus certain intangible assets. Tier 2 capital consists of the allowance for loan losses subject to certain limitations. Total capital for purposes of computing the capital ratios consists of the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital. The Bank is also required to maintain capital at a minimum level based on quarterly average assets, which is known as the leverage ratio.

The Company meets eligibility criteria of a small bank holding company in accordance with the Federal Reserve Board’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement issued in February 2015, and is no longer obligated to report consolidated regulatory capital. The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. These ratios comply with Federal Reserve rules to align with the Basel III Capital requirements effective January 1, 2015.

	Actual					Minimum Capital Requirement					Minimum to Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
(Dollars are in thousands)	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
September 30, 2018:
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.	$	69,080		14.57	%	$	37,928		8.0	%	$	47,411		10.0	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		63,800		13.46	%		28,446		6.0	%		37,928		8.0	%
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		63,800		9.39	%		27,170		4.0	%		33,962		5.0	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		63,800		13.46	%		21,335		4.5	%		30,817		6.5	%

December 31, 2017:
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		68,787		15.30	%	$	35,970		8.0	%	$	44,962		10.0	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		63,160		14.05	%		26,977		6.0	%		35,970		8.0	%
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		63,160		9.56	%		26,422		4.0	%		33,028		5.0	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		63,160		14.05	%		20,233		4.5	%		29,225		6.5	%

As of September 30, 2018, the Bank was well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, Tier 1 leverage, and Common Equity Tier 1 ratios as set forth in the above tables. There are no conditions or events since the notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

Under Basel III Capital requirements, a capital conservation buffer of 0.625% became effective beginning on January 1, 2016. The capital conservation buffer will be gradually increased through January 1, 2019 to 2.50%. Banks will be required to maintain levels that meet the required minimum plus the capital conservation buffer in order to make distributions, such as dividends, or discretionary bonus payments.

NOTE 5 INVESTMENT SECURITIES:

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities (all available-for-sale (“AFS”)) are as follows:


				Gross		Gross		Approximate
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
(Dollars are in thousands)		Cost		Gains		Losses		Value
September 30, 2018
U.S. Government Agencies	$	20,792	$	3	$	(607)	$	20,188
Taxable municipals		4,438	-		(227)		4,211
Corporate bonds		5,426	57		(137)		5,346
Mortgage backed securities		32,141	1		(1,496)		30,646
Total Securities AFS	$	62,797	$	61	$	(2,467)	$	60,391

December 31, 2017
U.S. Government Agencies	$	23,986	$	79	$	(221)	$	23,844
Taxable municipals		4,466	9		(78)		4,397
Corporate bonds		5,437	168		(26)		5,579
Mortgage backed securities		37,950	3		(685)		37,268
Total Securities AFS	$	71,839	$	259	$	(1,010)	$	71,088

The following table details unrealized losses and related fair values in the AFS portfolio. This information is aggregated by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.


		Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
(Dollars are in thousands)		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
September 30, 2018
U.S. Government Agencies	$	8,959	$	(162)	$	9,406	$	(445)	$	18,365	$	(607)
Taxable municipals		2,706		(148)		1,505		(79)		4,211		(227)
Corporate bonds		2,393		(137)		-		-		2,393		(137)
Mtg. backed securities		4,553		(173)		26,060		(1,323)		30,613		(1,496)
Total Securities AFS	$	18,611	$	(620)	$	36,971	$	(1,847)	$	55,582	$	(2,467)

December 31, 2017
U.S. Government Agencies	$	7,840	$	(69)	$	7,189	$	(152)	$	15,029	$	(221)
Taxable municipals		2,403		(44)		767		(34)		3,170		(78)
Corporate bonds		1,507		(26)		-		-		1,507		(26)
Mtg. backed securities		14,720		(145)		21,500		(540)		36,220		(685)
Total Securities AFS	$	26,470	$	(284)	$	29,456	$	(726)	$	55,926	$	(1,010)

At September 30, 2018, there were nineteen U.S. Government Agency securities, four taxable municipal securities, and eighty-three mortgage backed securities that had been in a loss position for greater than twelve months. Management believes that all unrealized losses have resulted from temporary changes in the interest rates and current market conditions and not as a result of credit deterioration. Management does not intend to sell, and it is not likely that the Bank will be required to sell any of the securities referenced in the table above before recovery of their amortized cost.

Investment securities with a carrying value of $9.3 million and $11.0 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes required by law.

Gross proceeds on the sale of investment securities were $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. There were no sales of investment securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Gross realized gains and losses pertaining to the sale of investment securities available for sale are detailed as follows:


	For the three months ended September 30,					For the nine months ended September 30,
(Dollars are in thousands)	2018		2017			2018		2017
Gross gains realized	$	—	$	30		$	—	$	30
Gross losses realized		—		(30	)		—		(30	)
Net realized gains	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at September 30, 2018, by contractual maturity, are shown in the following schedule. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


						Weighted
(Dollars are in thousands)		Amortized		Fair		Average
Securities Available-for-Sale		Cost		Value		Yield
Due in one year or less	$	32	$	33		0.00%
Due after one year through five years	4,656		4,560		2.53%
Due after five years through ten years		14,955		14,499		3.20%
Due after ten years		43,154		41,299		2.40%
Total	$	62,797	$	60,391		2.60%

The Bank, as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank, is required to hold stock in each. The Bank also owns stock in CBB Financial Corp., which is a correspondent of the Bank. These equity securities are restricted from trading and are recorded at a cost of $2.5 million and $2.6 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

NOTE 6 LOANS:

Loans receivable outstanding are summarized as follows:


(Dollars are in thousands)	September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	139,384	$	127,688
Construction and land development		29,403		29,763
Residential 1-4 family		249,138		249,159
Multifamily		13,461		15,481
Farmland		21,656		22,998
Total real estate loans		453,042		445,089
Commercial		49,945		41,345
Agriculture		4,895		3,494
Consumer installment loans		23,471		22,411
All other loans		616		669
Total loans	$	531,969	$	513,008

Loans receivable on nonaccrual status are summarized as follows:



(Dollars are in thousands)	September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	970	$	2,035
Construction and land development		186		470
Residential 1-4 family		3,604		2,991
Multifamily		79		152
Farmland		1,665		800
Total real estate loans		6,504		6,448
Commercial		61		1,065
Agriculture		—		3
Consumer installment loans		34		48
Total loans receivable on nonaccrual status	$	6,599	$	7,564

Total interest income not recognized on nonaccrual loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $358 thousand and $456 thousand, respectively.

The following table presents information concerning the Company’s investment in loans considered impaired as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:


As of September 30, 2018 (Dollars are in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	2,656	$	2,762	$	—
Construction and land development		140		409		—
Residential 1-4 family		3,043		3,327		—
Multifamily		79		120		—
Farmland		1,770		1,954		—
Commercial		14		14		—
Agriculture		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		—		—		—
All other loans		—		—		—
With an allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial		542		661		46
Construction and land development		—		—		—
Residential 1-4 family		431		453		114
Multifamily		—		—		—
Farmland		346		358		131
Commercial		109		109		15
Agriculture		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		7		7		1
All other loans		—		—		—
Total	$	9,137	$	10,174	$	307
As of December 31, 2017 (Dollars are in thousands)		Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	2,646	$	2,719	$	—
Construction and land development		424		680		—
Residential 1-4 family		3,586		3,885		—
Multifamily		281		321		—
Farmland		1,264		1,664		—
Commercial		628		628		—
Agriculture		12		12		—
Consumer installment loans		8		8		—
All other loans		—		—		—
With an allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial		2,503		2,622		499
Construction and land development		—		—		—
Residential 1-4 family		421		437		91
Multifamily		—		—		—
Farmland		378		378		243
Commercial		489		572		413
Agriculture		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		—		—		—
All other loans		—		—		—
Total	$	12,640	$	13,926	$	1,246

The following table presents information concerning the Company’s average impaired loans and interest recognized on those impaired loans, for the periods indicated:


		Nine Months Ended
		September 30, 2018								September 30, 2017
(Dollars are in thousands)		Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized				Average Recorded Investment						Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$		2,724		$		95		$		2,976		$		73
Construction and land development				220				1				2				-
Residential 1-4 family				3,229				137				3,827				152
Multifamily				163				5				402				15
Farmland				1,515				51				2,538				52
Commercial				166				1				-				-
Agriculture				4				-				19				1
Consumer installment loans				2				-				13				-
All other loans				-				-				-				-
With an allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial				1,409				16				1,208				80
Construction and land development				-				-				222				-
Residential 1-4 family				391				13				634				14
Multifamily				-				-				660				48
Farmland				365				-				673				26
Commercial				293				2				282				24
Agriculture				-				-				2				-
Consumer installment loans				6				1				2				-
All other loans				-				-				-				-
Total		$		10,487		$		322		$		13,460		$		485


		Three Months Ended
		September 30, 2018				September 30, 2017
(Dollars are in thousands)		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	2,710		41	$	2,757	$	9
Construction and land development		145		1		-		-
Residential 1-4 family		3,093		50		3,833		50
Multifamily		80		1		287		4
Farmland		1,816		9		1,193		26
Commercial		10		1		-		-
Agriculture		1		-		18		-
Consumer installment loans		-		-		9		-
All other loans		-		-		-		-
With an allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial		544		-		1,516		74
Construction and land development		-		-		209		-
Residential 1-4 family		393		6		567		5
Multifamily		-		-		1,321		16
Farmland		357		-		756		10
Commercial		110		-		497		8
Agriculture		-		-		-		-
Consumer installment loans		7		-		-		-
All other loans		-		-		-		-
Total	$	9,266	$	109	$	12,963	$	202

An age analysis of past due loans receivable is below. At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no loans over 90 days past due that were accruing.


As of September 30, 2018 (Dollars are in thousands)	Loans 30-59 Days Past Due		Loans 60-89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 or More Days Past Due		Total Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	—	$	176	$	578	$	754	$	138,630	$	139,384
Construction and land development		14		—		42		56		29,347		29,403
Residential 1-4 family		2,201		461		711		3,373		245,765		249,138
Multifamily		—		—		—		—		13,461		13,461
Farmland		40		809		281		1,130		20,526		21,656
Total real estate loans		2,255		1,446		1,612		5,313		447,729		453,402
Commercial		65		—		61		126		49,819		49,945
Agriculture		—		—		7		7		4,888		4,895
Consumer installment Loans		20		2		8		30		23,441		23,471
All other loans		—		—		—		—		616		616
Total loans	$	2,340	$	1,448	$	1,688	$	5,476	$	526,493	$	531,969


As of December 31, 2017 (Dollars are in thousands)	Loans 30-59 Days Past Due		Loans 60-89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 or More Days Past Due		Total Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	190	$	2,396	$	453	$	3,039	$	124,649	$	127,688
Construction and land development		69		246		42		357		29,406		29,763
Residential 1-4 family		3,789		378		969		5,136		244,023		249,159
Multifamily		125		89		—		214		15,267		15,481
Farmland		309		—		—		309		22,689		22,998
Total real estate loans		4,482		3,109		1,464		9,055		436,034		445,089
Commercial		103		25		603		731		40,614		41,345
Agriculture		38		—		—		38		3,456		3,494
Consumer installment Loans		102		15		28		145		22,266		22,411
All other loans		—		—		—		—		669		669
Total loans	$	4,725	$	3,149	$	2,095	$	9,969	$	503,039	$	513,008

The Company categorizes loans receivable into risk categories based on relevant 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 receivable as to credit risk. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Pass - Loans in this category are considered to have a low likelihood of loss based on relevant information analyzed about the ability of the borrowers to service their debt and other factors.

Special Mention - Loans in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak, including adverse trends in borrower’s operations, credit quality or financial strength. Those loans constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk but not to the point of justifying a substandard classification. The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an unwarranted risk in light of the circumstances. Special mention loans have potential weaknesses which may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the loan or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard - A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful - Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as Substandard, plus 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.

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans receivable was as follows:


As of September 30, 2018 (Dollars are in thousands)	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	135,856	$	1,918	$	1,610	$	139,384
Construction and land development		28,455		743		205		29,403
Residential 1-4 family		242,853		1,603		4,682		249,138
Multifamily		13,261		67		133		13,461
Farmland		17,626		2,300		1,730		21,656
Total real estate loans		438,051		6,631		8,360		453,042
Commercial		47,179		2,705		61		49,945
Agriculture		4,875		6		14		4,895
Consumer installment loans		23,403		—		68		23,471
All other loans		616		—		—		616
Total	$	514,124	$	9,342	$	8,503	$	531,969
As of December 31, 2017 (Dollars are in thousands)		Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	120,104	$	3,228	$	4,356	$	127,688
Construction and land development		28,462		816		485		29,763
Residential 1-4 family		243,048		1,810		4,301		249,159
Multifamily		13,695		1,445		341		15,481
Farmland		19,273		2,445		1,280		22,998
Total real estate loans		424,582		9,744		10,763		445,089
Commercial		37,973		2,307		1,065		41,345
Agriculture		3,468		23		3		3,494
Consumer installment loans		22,357		2		52		22,411
All other loans		669		—		—		669
Total	$	489,049	$	12,076	$	11,883	$	513,008

NOTE 7 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the period ended September 30, 2018. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.


As of September 30, 2018 (Dollars are in thousands)	Beginning Balance		Charge Offs			Recoveries		Provisions			Ending Balance
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	1,989	$	(334	)	$	73	$	(345	)	$	1,383
Construction and land development		191		(96	)		12		64			171
Residential 1-4 family		2,400		(270	)		62		17			2,209
Multifamily		106		—			—		(15	)		91
Farmland		415		(58	)		66		(141	)		282
Total real estate loans		5,101		(758	)		213		(420	)		4,136
Commercial		660		(617	)		77		260			380
Agriculture		20		—			1		12			33
Consumer installment loans		156		(59	)		38		16			151
All other loans		3		—			—		—			3
Unallocated		256		—			—		321			577
Total	$	6,196	$	(1,434	)	$	329	$	189		$	5,280


		Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
As of September 30, 2018 (Dollars are in thousands)		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	46	$	1,337	$	1,383	$	3,198	$	136,186	$	139,384
Construction and land development		-		171		171		140		29,263		29,403
Residential 1-4 family		114		2,095		2,209		3,474		245,664		249,138
Multifamily		-		91		91		79		13,382		13,461
Farmland		131		151		282		2,116		19,540		21,656
Total real estate loans		291		3,845		4,136		9,007		444,035		453,042
Commercial		15		365		380		123		49,822		49,945
Agriculture		-		33		33		-		4,895		4,895
Consumer installment loans		1		150		151		7		23,464		23,471
All other loans		-		3		3		-		616		616
Unallocated		-		577		577		-		-		-
Total	$	307	$	4,973	$	5,280	$	9,137	$	522,832	$	531,969

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the period ended December 31, 2017. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.


As of December 31, 2017 (Dollars are in thousands)	Beginning Balance		Charge Offs			Recoveries		Provisions			Ending Balance
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	1,625	$	(179	)	$	193	$	350		$	1,989
Construction and land development		346		(1	)		—		(154	)		191
Residential 1-4 family		2,376		(714	)		48		690			2,400
Multifamily		241		—			—		(135	)		106
Farmland		428		(49	)		361		(325	)		415
Total real estate loans		5,016		(943	)		602		426			5,101
Commercial		163		(11	)		153		355			660
Agriculture		31		(4	)		5		(12	)		20
Consumer installment loans		123		(147	)		19		161			156
All other loans		—		—			—		3			3
Unallocated		739		—			—		(483	)		256
Total	$	6,072	$	(1,105	)	$	779	$	450		$	6,196


		Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
As of December 31, 2017 (Dollars are in thousands)		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	499	$	1,490	$	1,989	$	5,149	$	122,539	$	127,688
Construction and land development		-		191		191		424		29,339		29,763
Residential 1-4 family		91		2,309		2,400		4,007		245,152		249,159
Multifamily		-		106		106		281		15,200		15,481
Farmland		243		172		415		1,642		21,356		22,998
Total real estate loans		833		4,268		5,101		11,503		433,586		445,089
Commercial		413		247		660		1,117		40,228		41,345
Agriculture		-		20		20		12		3,482		3,494
Consumer installment loans		-		156		156		8		22,403		22,411
All other loans		-		3		3		-		669		669
Unallocated		-		256		256		-		-		-
Total	$	1,246	$	4,950	$	6,196	$	12,640	$	500,368	$	513,008

In determining the amount of our allowance, we rely on an analysis of our loan portfolio, our experience and our evaluation of general economic conditions, as well as the requirements of the written agreement and other regulatory input. If our assumptions prove to be incorrect, our current allowance may not be sufficient to cover future loan losses and we may experience significant increases to our provision.

NOTE 8 TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS:

At September 30, 2018 there were $5.5 million in loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings compared to $6.9 million at December 31, 2017. The following table presents information related to loans modified as troubled debt restructurings during the nine and three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.



	For the nine months ended September 30, 2018						For the nine months ended September 30, 2017
Troubled Debt Restructurings (Dollars are in thousands)	# of Loans		Pre-Mod. Recorded Investment		Post-Mod. Recorded Investment		# of Loans		Pre-Mod. Recorded Investment		Post-Mod. Recorded Investment
Real estate secured:
Commercial		—	$	—	$	—		—	$	—	$	—
Construction and land Development		—		—		—		—		—		—
Residential 1-4 family		—		—		—		—		—		—
Multifamily		—		—		—		—		—		—
Farmland		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total real estate loans		—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial		—		—		—		1		443		443
Agriculture		—		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		—		—		—		—		—		—
All other loans		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total		—	$	—	$	—		1	$	443	$	443

During the nine and three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company did not modify any loans that were considered to be troubled debt restructurings.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company modified the terms of one loan for which the modification was considered to be a troubled debt restructuring. The interest rate was not modified on this loan; however, the payment terms and maturity date were changed.

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company modified no loans that were considered to be troubled debt restructurings.

No loans previously modified as troubled debt restructurings defaulted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

There were no loans modified as troubled debt restructurings that defaulted during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, which were within twelve months of their modification date. Generally, a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be in default once it becomes 90 days or more past due following a modification.

In determination of the allowance for loan losses, management considers troubled debt restructurings and subsequent defaults in these restructurings in its estimate. The Company evaluates all troubled debt restructurings for possible further impairment. As a result, the allowance may be increased, adjustments may be made in the allocation of the allowance, or charge-offs may be taken to further writedown the carrying value of the loan.

NOTE 9 OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED:

The following table summarizes the activity in other real estate owned for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017:

(Dollars are in thousands)	September 30, 2018			December 31, 2017
Balance, beginning of period	$	6,859		$	10,655
Additions		1,636			3,087
Transfers from premises and equipment		—			125
Proceeds from sales		(1,046	)		(4,742	)
Proceeds from insurance claims		—			(12	)
Loans made to finance sales		(467	)		(1,477	)
Adjustment of carrying value		(421	)		(758	)
Deferred gain from sales		—			45
Losses from sales		(96	)		(64	)
Balance, end of period	$	6,465		$	6,859

NOTE 10 FAIR VALUES:

The financial reporting standard, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” provides a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles and requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet in periods subsequent to initial recognition, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available-for-sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans and other real estate acquired through foreclosure).

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an exchange market, as well as U. S. Treasury, other U. S. Government and agency mortgage-backed debt securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and derivative contracts whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category generally includes certain derivative contracts and impaired loans.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. For example, this category generally includes certain private equity investments, retained residual interests in securitizations, residential mortgage servicing rights, and highly structured or long-term derivative contracts.

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

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows. There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.


(Dollars are in thousands)	Quoted market price in active markets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
September 30, 2018 Available-for-sale investments
U.S. Government Agencies	$	—	$	20,188	$	—
Taxable municipals		—		4,211		—
Corporate bonds		—		5,346		—
Mortgage backed securities		—		30,646		—
Total	$	—	$	60,391	$	—

December 31, 2017 Available-for-sale investments
U.S. Government Agencies	$	—	$	23,844	$	—
Taxable municipals		—		4,397		—
Corporate bonds		—		5,579		—
Mortgage backed securities		—		37,268		—
Total	$	—	$	71,088	$	—

Loans - The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. Real estate serves as collateral on a substantial majority of the Company’s loans. When a loan is considered impaired a specific reserve may be established. Loans which are deemed to be impaired and require a reserve are primarily valued on a non-recurring basis at the fair values of the underlying real estate collateral. Such fair values are obtained using independent appraisals, which management evaluates and determines whether or not the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, or whether or not an appraised value does not include estimated costs of disposition. The Company records impaired loans as nonrecurring Level 3 assets.

Other Real Estate Owned – Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to OREO. OREO is carried at the lower of the carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent observable market prices or appraised values of the collateral with a third party less an estimate of disposition costs, which the Company considers to be level 2 inputs. When the appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral to be further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records OREO as nonrecurring Level 3.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are as follows (for purpose of this table the impaired loans are shown net of the related allowance). There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.


(Dollars are in thousands)	Quoted market price in active markets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
September 30, 2018
Other real estate owned		—		—	$	6,465
Impaired loans		—		—		8,830
Total		—		—	$	15,295

December 31, 2017
Other real estate owned		—		—	$	6,859
Impaired loans		—		—		11,394
Total		—		—	$	18,253

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2018 the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2014, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)		Fair Value at September 30, 2018		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	General Range of Significant Unobservable Input Values

Impaired Loans	$	8,830	$	Appraised Value/Discounted Cash Flows/Market Value of Note	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell	0 – 18%

Other Real Estate Owned	$	6,465	$	Appraised Value/Comparable Sales/Other Estimates from Independent Sources	Discounts to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell	0 – 18%

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practical to estimate the value is based upon the characteristics of the instruments and relevant market information. Financial instruments include cash, evidence of ownership in an entity, or contracts that convey or impose on an entity that contractual right or obligation to either receive or deliver cash for another financial instrument.

The following summary presents the methodologies and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments presented below. The information used to determine fair value is highly subjective and judgmental in nature and, therefore, the results may not be precise. Subjective factors include, among other things, estimates of cash flows, risk characteristics, credit quality, and interest rates, all of which are subject to change. Since the fair value is estimated as of the balance sheet date, the amounts that will actually be realized or paid upon settlement or maturity on these various instruments could be significantly different.

The following presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. The carrying value of cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits, deposits with no stated maturities, trust preferred securities and accrued interest approximates fair value. The remaining financial instruments were valued based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at various rates in effect for similar instruments as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.


					Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars are in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Quoted market price in active markets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
September 30, 2018
Financial Instruments – Assets
Net Loans	$	526,689	$	514,232	$	—	$	505,402	$	8,830

Financial Instruments – Liabilities
Time Deposits		258,926		258,512		—		258,512		—
FHLB Advances		7,000		7,296		—		7,296		—
Trust Preferred Securities		16,496		16,496		—		16,496		—

December 31, 2017
Financial Instruments – Assets
Net Loans	$	506,812	$	506,608	$	—	$	495,214	$	11,394

Financial Instruments – Liabilities
Time Deposits		272,330		272,352		—		272,352		—
FHLB Advances		7,558		7,794		—		7,794		—
Trust Preferred Securities		16,496		16,496		—		16,496		—

NOTE 11 SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS:

On May 31, 2017, the Bank sold four of its properties, one each located in Abingdon, Bristol, Gate City and Castlewood, Virginia to a nonaffiliated third party for a total purchase price of $6.2 million. After selling expenses of $192 thousand, the net proceeds on the transactions were $6.0 million. The sales prices for the properties were based on outside appraisals obtained by the Bank. The Bank provided $4.9 million of financing to the purchaser for a term of 10 years for this transaction.

In connection with the sale of the four properties, on May 31, 2017, the Bank entered into commercial lease agreements with the purchaser for the properties (the “Leases”), which will allow the Bank to continue to service customers from these locations. The Leases, which commenced on June 1, 2017, provide the Bank with use of the properties for an initial term of fifteen years. Base rent payments for years one through five of the Leases are approximately $417 thousand a year. The base rent payments will increase by 8% for years 6 through 10 of the Leases and then by another 8% for years eleven through fifteen of the Leases. The Bank has the option to renew the Leases five times and each renewal would be for a term of five years. The base rent for the renewals would be negotiated at the time the renewal option is exercised by the Bank. While the cash lease payments are currently $417 thousand a year, the Company is required to straight-line the expense over the initial term of fifteen years. As a result, the annual lease expense will be approximately $451 thousand. The weighted average remaining life of the leases is 13.67 years.

In anticipation of this transaction the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842) early. This ASU revised certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leasing transactions. As a result of this transaction the Company recognized initial right-to-use assets – operating leases of approximately $5.3 million, along with corresponding lease liabilities of approximately $5.3 million. The $5.3 million was determined by calculating the present value of the annual cash lease payments using a discount rate of 3.25%. The 3.25% discount rate was determined to be our fifteen year incremental borrowing rate as of May 31, 2017.

As a result of the sale and the determination that the corresponding leases were operating leases, the Company also recognized a gain in 2017 of $2.6 million on the sale and leaseback transactions.

NOTE 12 NONINTEREST EXPENSES:

Other operating expenses, included as part of noninterest expenses, consisted of the following for the periods presented:

	For the three months ended September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
(Dollars are in thousands)	2018		2017		2018		2017

Advertising	$	340	$	316	$	79	$	110
ATM network expense		1,272		1,232		430		401
Legal and professional fees		1,057		926		284		301
Loan related expenses		480		500		150		167
Printing and supplies		248		88		46		34
FDIC insurance premiums		279		298		98		86
Other real estate owned, net		772		1,280		411		227
Other		1,840		1,545		501		502
Total noninterest expenses	$	6,288	$	6,185	$	1,999	$	1,828

NOTE 13 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. Non-recognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date. Management has reviewed events occurring through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and no subsequent events occurred requiring accrual or disclosure.

NOTE 14 RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS:

The following is a summary of recent authoritative announcements:

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance to change the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount equal to the consideration the entity receives or expects to receive. The guidance became effective January 1, 2018. The amendment does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, such as loans and investment securities available for sale, and therefore had no material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB amended the Financial Instruments topic of the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), to address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. The amendments became effective on January 1, 2018 and did not have a material effect on the financial statements. As discussed in Note 10, the Company measured the fair value of its loan portfolio using an exit price notion as of September 30, 2018.

In February 2016, the FASB amended the Leases topic of the ASC to revise certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leasing transactions. The amendments will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. As discussed in Note 11, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842).

In March 2016, the FASB amended the Revenue from Contracts with Customers topic of the ASC to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations and address how an entity should assess whether it is the principal or the agent in contracts that include three or more parties. The guidance became effective January 1, 2018. The Company completed an assessment of revenue streams and a review of related contracts potentially affected by the ASU and, based on this assessment, the Company concluded that the ASU did not materially change the method in which the Company currently recognizes revenue for these revenue streams. As such, a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings was not deemed necessary.

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance to change the accounting for credit losses and modify the impairment model for certain debt securities. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for all organizations for periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of the new standard will have on its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

In December 2016, the FASB issued technical corrections and improvements to the Revenue from Contracts with Customers Topic. These corrections make a limited number of revisions to several pieces of the revenue recognition standard issued in 2014. The amendment became effective on January 1, 2018 and did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB updated the Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and the Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures Topics of the ASC. The ASU incorporates into the ASC recent SEC guidance about disclosing, under SEC SAB Topic 11.M, the effect on financial statements of adopting the revenue, leases, and credit losses standards. The ASU was effective upon issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on additional disclosure requirements as each of the standards is adopted, however it does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2017, the FASB amended the Other Income Topic of the ASC to clarify the scope of the guidance on nonfinancial asset derecognition as well as the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. The amendments conform the derecognition guidance on nonfinancial assets with the model for transactions in the new revenue standard. The amendment became effective on January 1, 2018 and did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

In September 2017, the FASB updated the Revenue from Contracts with Customers and the Leases Topics of the ASC. The amendments incorporate into the ASC recent SEC guidance about certain public business entities (PBEs) electing to use the non-PBE effective dates solely to adopt the FASB’s new standards on revenue and leases. The amendments were effective upon issuance. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this guidance, however it does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In November 2017, the FASB updated the Income Statement and Revenue from Contracts with Customers Topics of the ASC. The amendments incorporate into the ASC recent SEC guidance related to revenue recognition. The amendments were effective upon issuance and did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

In February 2018, the FASB Issued (ASU 2018-02), Income Statement (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which requires Companies to reclassify the stranded effects in other comprehensive income to retained earnings as a result of the change in the tax rates under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Company has opted to early adopt this pronouncement by retrospective application to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the tax rate under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is recognized. The impact of the reclassification from other comprehensive income to retained earnings was $98 thousand as of December 31, 2017.

In February 2018, the FASB amended the Financial Instruments Topic of the ASC. The amendments clarify certain aspects of the guidance issued in ASU 2016-01. The amendments will be effective for the third quarter of 2018 subsequent to adopting the amendments in ASU 2016-01. All entities may early adopt these amendments for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, as long as they have adopted ASU 2016-01. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In March 2018, the FASB updated the Debt Securities and the Regulated Operations Topics of the ASC. The amendments incorporate into the ASC recent SEC guidance which was issued in order to make the relevant interpretive guidance consistent with current authoritative accounting and auditing guidance and SEC rules and regulations. The amendments were effective upon issuance. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In March 2018, the FASB updated the Income Taxes Topic of the ASC. The amendments incorporate into the ASC recent SEC guidance related to the income tax accounting implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The amendments were effective upon issuance. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In May 2018, the FASB amended the Financial Services—Depository and Lending Topic of the ASC to remove outdated guidance related to Circular 202. The amendments were effective upon issuance and did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

In July 2018, the FASB amended the Leases Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to give entities another option for transition and to provide lessors with a practical expedient. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements. As discussed in Note 11, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842).

In August 2018, the FASB amended the Fair Value Measurement Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments remove, modify, and add certain fair value disclosure requirements based on the concepts in the FASB Concepts Statement, Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting—Chapter 8: Notes to Financial Statements. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of this ASU and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB amended the Intangibles—Goodwill and Other Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Caution About Forward Looking Statements

We make forward looking statements in this quarterly report that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward looking statements include statements regarding our profitability, liquidity, allowance for loan losses, interest rate sensitivity, market risk, business strategy, and financial and other goals. The words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” or other similar words or terms are intended to identify forward looking statements.

Certain information contained in this discussion may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements contain the Company’s expectations, plans, future financial performance, and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by phrases such as “the Company expects,” “the Company believes” or words of similar importance. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks including, but not limited to, changes in general economic and business conditions, interest rate fluctuations, competition within and from outside the banking industry, new products and services in the banking industry, risk inherent in making loans such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values, problems with technology utilized by the Company, changing trends in customer profiles and changes in laws and regulations applicable to the Company. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to the forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Because of these uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward looking statements. In addition, our past results of operations do not necessarily indicate our future results.

Critical Accounting Policies

For discussion of our significant accounting policies see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Certain critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. Our most critical accounting policies relate to our provision for loan losses and the calculation of our deferred tax asset and related valuation allowance.

The provision for loan losses reflects the estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our borrowers were to further deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, our estimates would be updated, and additional provisions could be required.

Our 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 balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. If all or a portion of the net deferred tax asset is determined to be unlikely to be realized in the foreseeable future, a valuation allowance is established to reduce the net deferred tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. For further discussion of the deferred tax asset and valuation allowance, we refer you to the section on “Deferred Tax Asset and Income Taxes” below.

Overview and Highlights

The Company had net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 of $239 thousand, or basic net income per share of $0.01, as compared to the nine months ending September 30, 2017 whereby the Company had net income of $3.2 million, or $0.14 basic net income per share. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was significantly impacted by the $2.6 million gain recognized on the sale and leaseback transactions the Company completed during the second quarter of 2017.

The Company had net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 of $208 thousand, or basic net income per share of $0.01, as compared to a net income of $484 thousand, or basic net income per share of $0.02, for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

Highlights as of and for the nine and three-month periods include:

Total assets increased $12.8 million;

Interest-bearing deposits with banks increased $6.9 million;

Net loans increased $19.9 million;

Past due loans decreased $4.5 million and substandard loans decreased $3.4 million;

Total deposits increased $15.7 million;

Interest income increased $1.9 million for the nine months and $579 thousand for the quarter;

Gain on sale and leaseback transactions of $2.6 million in 2017 did not recur;

Salaries and employee benefits increased $793 thousand for the nine months and $201 thousand for the quarter;

For the nine-month period, the annualized net interest margin was 3.95% and the annualized net spread was 3.72%;

For the quarter, the annualized net interest margin was 3.84% and the annualized net spread was 3.57%.

Comparison of the Nine Months ended September 30, 2018 to September 30, 2017

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $18.1 million, which was an increase of $1.1 million, or 6.78% when compared to the same period in 2017. Loan interest income for the first nine months of 2018 increased $1.7 million, or 9.36%, from $17.9 million as of September 30, 2017 to $19.6 million as of September 30, 2018. The increase was primarily attributed to increased average loans. The annualized yield earned on interest-earning assets was 4.62% for the first nine months of 2018 compared to 4.48% for the first nine months of 2017.

Interest expense increased $721 thousand, or 30.75%, from $2.3 million for the first nine months of 2017 to $3.1 million for the same period in 2018 as a result of increases in our interest rates on time deposits. The annualized cost of funds for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was 0.90% compared to 0.71% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

A provision for loan losses of $189 thousand was recognized during the first nine months of 2018. No provision was considered necessary for the first half of 2017. Provisions are recognized to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that management deems appropriate to absorb any potential future losses and known impairments within the loan portfolio whether or not the losses are actually ever realized.

Noninterest income decreased $2.4 million to $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $7.9 million in 2017. In the second quarter of 2017, the Bank sold four properties to a nonaffiliated third party and then entered into commercial lease agreements with the purchaser for the same properties. As a result of the sale and the determination that the corresponding leases were operating leases, the Company recognized a gain in the second quarter of 2017 of $2.6 million which did not recur in 2018. We are currently exploring the opportunity for executing another sale and leaseback transaction during the fourth quarter of 2018. Proceeds from any potential sale would be reinvested in earning assets, while any potential gain may offset any adjustments to the carrying value of non-earning assets as we continue to further reduce our exposure to other real estate owned and other non-performing assets.

Insurance and investment fees increased $236 thousand and service charges and fees increased $111 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

Noninterest expense increased $1.4 million, or 6.52%, for the first nine months of 2018 from $21.7 million as of September 30, 2017 to $23.1 million as of September 30, 2018. Increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and data processing and telecommunications were offset by a decrease to other real estate owned expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, salaries and employee benefits increased $793 thousand, or 7.82%, to $10.9 million as compared to $10.1 million for the same period in 2017 as the Bank continues to hire and retain seasoned professionals. Occupancy and equipment expenses increased $314 thousand from $3.5 million for the first nine months of 2017 to $3.8 million for the first nine months of 2018. Other real estate owned expenses decreased $508 thousand to $772 thousand for the first nine months of 2018 as compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2017. Higher sales resulted in larger writedowns taken in 2017 primarily due to price reductions and auctions. Proceeds from sales of OREO for the first nine months of 2017 were $4.1 million compared to $1.0 million for the first nine months of 2018.

Our efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP measure which is defined as noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus noninterest income, was 97.85% for the first nine months of 2018 as compared to 87.26% for the same period in 2017. Included in this calculation are the other real estate owned write-downs and the gain resulting from the sale-leaseback transaction which significantly impact the ratio.

Comparison of the Three Months ended September 30, 2018 to September 30, 2017

In the third quarter of 2018, our net interest margin was 3.84%, as compared to 3.93% for the same period in 2017, a decline of 8 basis points. The Company’s primary source of income, net interest income, increased $248 thousand, or 4.29%, to $6.0 million for the third quarter of 2018 from $5.8 million for the same period in 2017. Loan interest income increased $535 thousand, or 8.74%, from $6.1 million for the third quarter of 2017 to $6.7 million for the third quarter of 2018. Interest expense increased $331 thousand, or 39.74%, from $833 thousand for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 to $1.2 million for the same quarter of 2018 as a result of higher volume.

No provision for loan losses was recorded during the third quarter of 2017 as compared to a provision of $63 thousand for the third quarter of 2018.

Noninterest income for the third quarter of 2018 was $1.9 million, a decrease of $109 thousand when compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2017. Insurance and investment fees increased $89 thousand for the period and service charges and fees increased $34 thousand.

Noninterest expense increased $481 thousand, or 6.78%, to $7.6 million for the third quarter 2018 as compared to $7.1 million for the third quarter of 2017. Salaries and employee benefits increased $201 thousand and data processing and telecommunications increased $87 thousand compared to the same period in the prior year. Other real estate owned expenses increased $184 thousand to $411 thousand for the third quarter of 2018 from $227 thousand for the same period in 2017. The current quarter includes writedowns of two parcels of other real estate of $339 thousand, based on updated property valuations or firm purchase offers.

Our efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP measure, was 95.41% for the third quarter of 2018 as compared to 93.55% for the same period in 2017. Included in this calculation are the other real estate owned write-downs.

Balance Sheet

Total assets increased $12.8 million, or 1.92%, to $679.5 million at September 30, 2018 from $666.7 million at December 31, 2017. Increases to total loans and interest-bearing deposits in other banks of $19.0 million and $6.9 million were funded by principal paydowns of investments and increased noninterest-bearing deposits. We anticipate that total assets will continue to increase due to our plan to conservatively and prudently grow the loan portfolio.

Total investments decreased $10.7 million, or 15.05%, to $60.4 million at September 30, 2018 from $71.1 million at December 31, 2017 as a result of principal paydowns. There were no sales of investments during the nine months.

Total loans increased 3.70% to $532.0 million at September 30, 2018 as compared to $513.0 million at December 31, 2017. We believe the focus on developing new and existing lending relationships should continue the pace of increasing total loans as experienced in the first nine months of 2018, subject to the economy and heightened competition in our markets.

Total deposits increased $15.7 million, or 2.69%, from $582.5 million at December 31, 2017 to $598.2 million at September 30, 2018. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased 10.57%, or $16.3 million, from $154.6 million at December 31, 2017 to $171.0 million at September 30, 2018. We experienced a decrease of $670 thousand, or 0.16%, in interest-bearing deposits during the first nine months of 2018. Due to competitive pressures, rising interest rates, and our need for funding, we expect to continue to see an uptick on the interest we pay on time deposits in 2018. Overall, we continue to maintain core deposits through attractive consumer and commercial deposit products and strong ties with our customer base and communities.

Borrowed funds consisted of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of $7.0 million and Trust Preferred Securities of $16.5 million at September 31, 2018.

The following table presents the FHLB advances:

(Dollars in thousands)	Maturity Date	Rate		September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Principal Reducing Credit	5/16/2018	4.10%	$	-	$	208
Principal Reducing Credit	5/21/2018	4.05%		-		350
Fixed Rate Hybrid	6/28/2019	0.99%		2,000		2,000
Fixed Rate Hybrid	6/30/2021	1.34%		5,000		5,000
Total			$	7,000	$	7,558

Total equity at September 30, 2018 was $49.9 million, a decrease from $51.0 million at December 31, 2017. Net income of $239 thousand was offset by a $1.3 million increase in other comprehensive loss as a result of increases in net unrealized losses in the investment portfolio during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Asset Quality

We continue to make progress in reducing the levels of non-performing assets. Though asset quality is improving, the level of nonperforming assets remains elevated as we continue to work through foreclosed properties that are held over from the Great Recession and nonaccrual loans.

Nonperforming loans decreased $965 thousand during the first nine months of 2018. In the second quarter of 2018, the Bank sold four nonperforming loans for $1.5 million, after reducing them to fair value. The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans at September 30, 2018 was 1.24% compared to 1.47% at December 31, 2017.

The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 1.92% at September 30, 2018 as compared to 2.16% at December 31, 2017. Nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, other real estate owned and past due loans greater than 90 days still accruing interest, were $13.1 million and $14.4 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The makeup of these assets is primarily loans secured by commercial real estate, residential mortgages, and farmland as well as other real estate owned properties. We continue undertaking extensive and more aggressive measures to work through problem credits and liquidate foreclosed properties in an effort to accelerate a reduction of nonperforming assets. Our goal is to reduce the nonperforming assets being mindful of the impact to earnings and capital; however, we may recognize some losses and reductions in the allowance for loan loss as we expedite the resolution of these problem assets.

Nonperforming assets consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2018			December 31, 2017
Nonaccrual loans	$	6,599		$	7,564
Loans past due more than 90 days, still accruing		—			—
Nonperforming loans		6,599			7,564
Other real estate owned		6,465			6,859
Nonperforming assets	$	13,064		$	14,423

Nonperforming loans/Total loans at period end		1.24	%		1.47	%
Nonperforming assets/Total assets at period end		1.92	%		2.16	%

There were no loans past due more than 90 days still accruing interest at September 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017. Loans rated substandard were $8.5 million at September 30, 2018, a decrease of $3.4 million from $11.9 million at December 31, 2017. Total past due loans decreased from $10.0 million at December 31, 2017, to $5.5 million at September 30, 2018.

Other real estate owned decreased $394 thousand, or 5.74%, to $6.5 million at September 30, 2018 from $6.9 million at December 31, 2017. All properties are available for sale by commercial and residential realtors under the direction of our Special Assets division. During the first nine months of 2018, we acquired $1.6 million in other real estate owned as a result of settlement of foreclosed loans, which was offset by sales of $1.0 million of our properties with losses of $96 thousand realized as a result of the sales. In an effort to reduce our level of foreclosed properties, we have taken an aggressive approach toward liquidating properties by making pricing adjustments and holding auctions on several of our older properties. We expect to continue these efforts during the fourth quarter of 2018 which could result in additional losses, while reducing future carrying costs. We do have lease agreements on certain OREO properties which are generating rental income at market rates. Rental income on OREO properties was $156 thousand for the first nine months of 2018 compared to $177 thousand for the first nine months of 2017.

Our allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2018 was $5.3 million, or 0.99% of total loans as compared to $6.2 million, or 1.21% of total loans at December 31, 2017. Impaired loans decreased $3.5 million, or 27.71%, to $9.1 million with an estimated related allowance of $307 thousand for potential losses at September 30, 2018 as compared to $12.6 million in impaired loans with an estimated related allowance of $1.2 million at the end of 2017. A provision of $189 thousand was recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. No provision for loan losses was recorded during first nine months of 2017. In the first nine months of 2018, net charge-offs were $1.1 million, or 0.21% of average loans, as compared to net recoveries of $14 thousand for the same period of 2017. The allowance for loan losses is being maintained at a level that management deems appropriate to absorb any potential future losses and known impairments within the loan portfolio whether or not the losses are actually ever realized. We continue to adjust the allowance for loan loss model to best reflect the risks in the portfolio and the improvements made in our internal policies and procedures; however, future provisions may be deemed necessary.

(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2018			December 31, 2017
Specific allowance	$	307		$	1,246
General allowance		4,973			4,950
Total allowance	$	5,280		$	6,196

Impaired loans	$	9,137		$	12,640
Other loans		522,832			500,368
Total loans	$	531,969		$	513,008

Total allowance/Total loans		0.99	%		1.21	%
General allowance/Other loans		0.95	%		0.99	%

Deferred Tax Asset and Income Taxes

Due to timing differences between book and tax treatment of several income and expense items, a net deferred tax asset of $5.8 million and $5.5 million existed at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Our income tax expense was computed at the revised corporate income tax rate of 21% of taxable income for 2018 due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) which became law on December 22, 2017. Income tax expense was previously calculated at 34% of taxable income. We do not have significant nontaxable income or nondeductible expenses.

Capital Resources

Total stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2018 was $49.9 million compared to $51.0 million at December 31, 2017, a decrease of $1.1 million. The decrease includes increased unrealized losses related to the available-for-sale portfolio, net of tax, of $1.3 million offset by net income of $239 thousand for the nine-month period.

The Bank’s capital ratios along with the minimum regulatory thresholds to be considered well-capitalized are presented in the following table:


	Well-Capitalized Regulatory Threshold	September 30, 2018	December 31, 2017
Tier 1 leverage	5.00%	9.39%	9.56%
Common equity Tier 1	6.50%	13.46%	14.05%
Tier 1 risk-based capital	8.00%	13.46%	14.05%
Total risk-based capital	10.00%	14.57%	15.30%

At September 30, 2018, the Bank remains well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. The ratios mentioned above for the Bank comply with the Federal Reserve rules to align with the Basel III Capital requirements effective January 1, 2015. As a result of these new rules the Company and Bank are now subject to a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio set out above.

The tangible book value per common share was $2.09 at September 30, 2018 compared to $2.13 at December 31, 2017. Other key performance indicators are as follows:

	September 30, 2018	September 30, 2017
Return on average assets¹	0.05%	0.65%
Return on average equity¹	0.64%	8.78%
Average equity to average assets	7.34%	7.57%

¹Annualized

Total assets increased during the first nine months of 2018 and we anticipate asset levels to increase in the future due to an emphasis on growing the loan portfolio and the core deposit base of the Bank. Under current economic conditions, we believe it is prudent to continue to increase capital to support planned asset growth while being able to absorb potential losses that may occur if asset quality deteriorates further. Based upon projections, we believe our current capital levels will be sufficient to support the Bank’s planned asset growth.

No cash dividends have been paid historically and we do not anticipate paying a cash dividend in the foreseeable future as the Company continues to have a retained deficit. Earnings will continue to be retained to build capital and position the Company to pay a dividend to its shareholders as soon as practicable.

Liquidity

We closely monitor our liquidity and our liquid assets in the form of cash, due from banks, federal funds sold, and unpledged available for sale investments. Collectively, those balances were $89.1 million at September 30, 2018, an decrease from $92.8 million at December 31, 2017. A surplus of short-term assets is maintained at levels management deems adequate to meet potential liquidity needs during 2018.

At September 30, 2018, all of our investments are classified as available-for-sale. These investments provide an additional source of liquidity in the amount of $51.1 million, which is net of the $9.3 million of securities pledged as collateral. Investment securities available for sale serve as a source of liquidity while yielding a higher return versus other short-term investment options, such as federal funds sold and overnight deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank.

Our loan to deposit ratio was 88.93% at September 30, 2018 and 88.06% at December 31, 2017. We anticipate this ratio to remain at or below 90% for the foreseeable future.

Available third-party sources of liquidity at September 30, 2018 include the following: a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, access to brokered certificates of deposit markets and internet certificates of deposit, and the discount window at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. We also had the ability to borrow $20.0 million in unsecured federal funds.

The Bank has a line of credit with the FHLB. Advances outstanding at September 30, 2018 were $7.0 million and the line also secures letters of credit totaling $17.0 million. Unused availability at September 30, 2018 was $147.0 million. The line is secured by a blanket lien on our residential real estate loans which amounted to $142.0 million at September 30, 2018. During the third quarter of 2018 a $12 million dollar FHLB advance, taken during the second quarter, was repaid.

We have access to the brokered deposits market. Currently we have $2.8 million in brokered term time deposits opened in 2009 with an original maturity of ten years at a cost of 4.10%. We also have deposits through the Certificate of Deposit Registry Service (“CDARS”). At September 30, 2018 we had $10.7 million in CDARS two way time deposits.

We are a member of an internet certificate of deposit network whereby we may purchase funds from other financial institutions at auction. We may invest funds through this network as well. Currently, we only intend to use this source of liquidity in a liquidity crisis event.

The Bank has access to additional liquidity through the Federal Reserve Bank discount window for overnight funding needs. We may collateralize this line with investment securities and loans at our discretion; however, we do not anticipate using this funding source except as a last resort.

With the on-balance sheet liquidity and other external sources of funding, we believe the Bank has adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet our requirements and needs for the foreseeable future. However, liquidity can be further affected by a number of factors such as counterparty willingness or ability to extend credit, regulatory actions and customer preferences, etc., some of which are beyond our control.

The bank holding company has approximately $600 thousand in cash on deposit at the Bank as of September 30, 2018. These funds will be used to pay operating expenses, trust preferred interest payments, and provide additional capital injections to the Bank, if needed. The Company is making quarterly interest payments on the trust preferred securities.

During the capital raise in 2012, common stock warrants were issued to investors. The warrants were immediately exercisable through December 2017. There were no outstanding warrants at September 30, 2018.

Off Balance Sheet Items and Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 to the off-balance sheet items and the contractual obligations disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not Applicable.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer (our “CEO”) and our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (our “CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were operating effectively in providing reasonable assurance that (a) the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (b) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

In the course of operations, we may become a party to legal proceedings.

There are no pending or threatened legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which the property of the Company or any of its subsidiaries is subject that, in the opinion of management, may materially impact the financial condition of the Company.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Not Applicable.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not Applicable

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5.

Other Information

Not Applicable

Item 6.

Exhibits

See Index of Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.
		(Registrant)

	By:	/s/ C. TODD ASBURY
		C. Todd Asbury
		President and Chief Executive Officer

	Date:	November 14, 2018

	By:	/s/ JOHN J. BOCZAR
		John J. Boczar.
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial officer

	Date:	November 14, 2018

Index of Exhibits




No.	Description
2.1	Agreement and Plan of Share Exchange dated August 15, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to Form 8-K filed December 17, 2011).
3.1	Amended Articles of Incorporation of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008 filed on August 11, 2008).
3.2	Bylaws of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 15, 2004).
4.1	Specimen Common Stock Certificate of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 filed on August 14, 2012).
4.2	Form of Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 filed on August 14, 2012).
4.3	Form of Rights Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 filed on August 14, 2012).
10.1*	New Peoples Bank, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001).
10.2*	Form of Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed November 30, 2004).
10.3*	Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed November 30, 2004).
10.4*	Salary Continuation Agreement dated December 18, 2002 between New Peoples Bank, Inc. and Frank Sexton, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004).
10.5*	First Amendment dated June 30, 2003 to Salary Continuation Agreement between New Peoples Bank, Inc. and Frank Sexton, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004).
10.6*	Letter Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2009, between the Company and Kenneth D. Hart (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009).
10.7	Written Agreement, effective August 4, 2010, by and among New Peoples Bankshares, Inc., New Peoples Bank, Inc., the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the State Corporation Commission Bureau of Financial Institutions (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed August 6, 2010).
10.8	Engagement Letters of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 filed on August 14, 2012).
10.9	Convertible Note Payable, B. Scott White, dated June 27, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed June 29, 2012).
10.10	Convertible Note Payable, Harold Lynn Keene, dated June 27, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed June 29, 2012).
10.11*	Employment Agreement dated December 1, 2017 between New Peoples Bankshares, Inc., New Peoples Bank, Inc., and C. Todd Asbury (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 2, 2017).
31.1	Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act.
31.2	Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act.
32	Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	The following materials for the Company’s 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

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* Denotes management contract.