NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC - Quarter Report: 2019 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

☐ 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

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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

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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 ☑
		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.

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

Yes

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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 May 14, 2019
Common Stock, $2.00 par value		23,922,086

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

INDEX

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PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements

	Consolidated Statements of Income – Three months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)	2

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)	3

	Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (Unaudited)	4

	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity - Three months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)	5

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Three months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)	6

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7

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

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	32

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	32

PART II	OTHER INFORMATION	33

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	33

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	33

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	33

Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities	33

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	33

Item 5.	Other Information	33

Item 6.	Exhibits	33

SIGNATURES		34

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME	2019		2018
Loans including fees	$	6,940	$	6,458
Federal funds sold		2		—
Interest-earning deposits with banks		243		65
Investments		368		408
Dividends on equity securities (restricted)		38		35
Total Interest and Dividend Income		7,591		6,966

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		1,260		696
Borrowed funds		236		192
Total Interest Expense		1,496		888

NET INTEREST INCOME		6,095		6,078

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		135		63

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		5,960		6,015

NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges and fees		841		867
Card processing and interchange		679		655
Insurance and investment fees		161		74
Other noninterest income		96		154
Total Noninterest Income		1,777		1,750

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits		3,646		3,644
Occupancy and equipment expense		1,149		1,292
Data processing and telecommunications		655		604
Other operating expenses		1,778		2,099
Total Noninterest Expenses		7,228		7,639

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		509		126

INCOME TAX EXPENSE		103		46

NET INCOME	$	406	$	80

Income Per Share
Basic	$	0.02	$	0.00
Fully Diluted	$	0.02	$	0.00

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

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

	For the three months ended March 31,
	2019			2018

NET INCOME	$	406		$	80

Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment Securities Activity
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period		467			(1,041	)
Tax related to unrealized (gains) losses		(97	)		220
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		370			(821	)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	776		$	(741	)

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	March 31,			December 31,
	2019			2018

Cash and due from banks	$	11,829		$	12,245
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		52,051			15,664
Federal funds sold		240			264
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents		64,120			28,173

Investment securities available-for-sale		58,001			59,407

Loans receivable		553,585			547,096
Allowance for loan losses		(5,467	)		(5,336	)
Net Loans		548,118			541,760

Bank premises and equipment, net		24,059			24,195
Other real estate owned		4,855			5,937
Accrued interest receivable		2,107			1,934
Deferred taxes, net		5,274			5,476
Right-of-use assets – operating leases		4,863			4,942
Other assets		10,471			10,318

Total Assets	$	721,868		$	682,142

LIABILITIES

Deposits:
Noninterest bearing	$	177,544		$	164,298
Interest bearing		460,865			431,694
Total Deposits		638,409			595,992

Borrowed funds		23,496			27,126
Lease liabilities – operating leases		4,863			4,942
Accrued interest payable		708			587
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		2,366			2,245

Total Liabilities		669,842			630,892

Commitments and contingencies

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock - $2.00 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,922,086 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018		47,844			47,844
Additional paid-in-capital		14,570			14,570
Retained deficit		(9,522	)		(9,928	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(866	)		(1,236	)

Total Stockholders’ Equity		52,026			51,250

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	721,868		$	682,142

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(IN THOUSANDS INCLUDING SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)

	Shares of Common Stock		Common Stock		Additional Paid-in-Capital		Retained Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total Stockholders’ Equity

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

Net income		—		—		—		80			—			80
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—		—		—		—			(821	)		(821	)
Balance, March 31, 2018		23,922	$	47,844	$	14,570	$	(10,767	)	$	(1,415	)	$	50,232

Balance, December 31, 2018		23,922	$	47,844	$	14,570	$	(9,928	)	$	(1,236	)	$	51,250

Net income		—		—		—		406			—			406

Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—		—		—		—			370			370
Balance, March 31, 2019		23,922	$	47,844	$	14,570	$	(9,522	)	$	(866	)	$	52,026

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)


	2019			2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	406		$	80
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		609			645
Provision for loan losses		135			63
Income on bank owned life insurance		(15	)		(13	)
Gain on sale of premises and equipment		—			(5	)
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned		(8	)		96
Adjustment of carrying value of other real estate owned		113			69
Amortization/accretion of bond premiums/discounts		144			169
Deferred tax expense (benefit)		105			46
Net change in:
Accrued interest receivable		(173	)		3
Other assets		(124	)		495
Accrued interest payable		121			29
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		121			(1,444	)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		1,434			233

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in loans		(6,391	)		(4,668	)
Purchase of securities available-for-sale		(790	)		—
Proceeds from sales and maturities of securities available-for-sale		2,519			2,845
Net purchase of equity securities (restricted)		(14	)		(29	)
Payments for the purchase of premises and equipment		(474	)		(917	)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment		1			5
Proceeds from insurance claims on other real estate owned		19			—
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned		856			739
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities		(4,274	)		(2,025	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of long term debt		—			(300	)
Net change in short term borrowings		(3,630	)
Net change in non-interest bearing deposits		13,246			8,610
Net change in interest bearing deposits		29,171			(1,207	)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities		38,787			7,103

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		35,947			5,311
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period		28,173			32,705
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	64,120		$	38,016

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Paid During the Period for:
Interest	$	1,375		$	859
Taxes	$	(28	)	$	—

Supplemental Disclosure of Non Cash Transactions:
Other real estate acquired in settlement of foreclosed loans	$	—		$	1,023
Loans made to finance sale of other real estate owned	$	94		$	267
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale	$	467		$	(1,041	)

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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and the results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. 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, 2018. 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. There were no anti-dilutive potential common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 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 March 31,
	2019		2018
Net income	$	406	$	80
Weighted average shares outstanding		23,922,086		23,922,086
Dilutive shares		—		—
Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding		23,922,086		23,922,086

Basic and diluted income per share	$	0.02	$	0.00

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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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
March 31, 2019:
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.	$	70,611		14.43	%	$	39,146		8.0	%	$	48,932		10.0	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		65,144		13.31	%		29,359		6.0	%		39,146		8.0	%
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		65,144		9.21	%		28,280		4.0	%		35,351		5.0	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		65,144		13.31	%		22,019		4.5	%		31,806		6.5	%

December 31, 2018:
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.	$	70,002		14.39	%	$	38,912		8.0	%	$	48,640		10.0	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		64,666		13.29	%		29,184		6.0	%		38,912		8.0	%
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		64,666		9.59	%		26,960		4.0	%		33,700		5.0	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:
New Peoples Bank, Inc.		64,666		13.29	%		21,888		4.5	%		31,616		6.5	%

As of March 31, 2019, 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
March 31, 2019
U.S. Government Agencies	$	18,591	$	36	$	(319	)	$	18,308
Taxable municipals		4,419		4		(76	)		4,347
Corporate bonds		5,419		59		(45	)		5,433
Mortgage backed securities		30,669		21		(777	)		29,913
Total Securities AFS	$	59,098	$	120	$	(1,217	)	$	58,001

December 31, 2018
U.S. Government Agencies	$	19,755	$	26	$	(392	)	$	19,389
Taxable municipals		4,428		—		(115	)		4,313
Corporate bonds		5,422		47		(149	)		5,320
Mortgage backed securities		31,366		11		(992	)		30,385
Total Securities AFS	$	60,971	$	84	$	(1,648	)	$	59,407

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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.


	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
March 31, 2019
U.S. Government Agencies	$	1,350	$	(11	)	$	14,346	$	(308	)	$	15,696	$	(319	)
Taxable municipals		—		—			3,329		(76	)		3,329		(76	)
Corporate bonds		—		—			1,482		(45	)		1,482		(45	)
Mtg. backed securities		7		—			28,179		(777	)		28,186		(777	)
Total Securities AFS	$	1,357	$	(11	)	$	47,336	$	(1,206	)	$	48,693	$	(1,217	)

December 31, 2018
U.S. Government Agencies	$	5,013	$	(68	)	$	11,585	$	(324	)	$	16,599	$	(392	)
Taxable municipals		—		—			4,049		(115	)		4,049		(115	)
Corporate bonds		1,713		(43	)		1,423		(106	)		3,136		(149	)
Mtg. backed securities		165		(2	)		29,245		(990	)		29,410		(992	)
Total Securities AFS	$	6,891	$	(113	)	$	46,302	$	(1,535	)	$	53,194	$	(1,648	)

At March 31, 2019, there were 153 securities in a loss position. 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 $7.7 million and $8.0 million at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes required by law.

There were no sales of investment securities during the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at March 31, 2019, 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	$	7	$	7		0.79	%
Due after one year through five years		4,922		4,874		2.56	%
Due after five years through ten years		13,505		13,357		3.40	%
Due after ten years		40,664		39,763		2.53	%
Total	$	59,098	$	58,001		2.73	%

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 $2.6 million and $2.5 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

NOTE 6 LOANS:

Loans receivable outstanding are summarized as follows:


(Dollars are in thousands)	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	153,461	$	140,862
Construction and land development		27,466		35,119
Residential 1-4 family		250,175		249,946
Multifamily		13,362		13,496
Farmland		22,394		22,114
Total real estate loans		466,858		461,537
Commercial		57,563		55,157
Agriculture		5,099		5,266
Consumer installment loans		23,485		24,538
All other loans		580		598
Total loans	$	553,585	$	547,096

Loans receivable on nonaccrual status are summarized as follows:


(Dollars are in thousands)	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	1,121	$	784
Construction and land development		158		157
Residential 1-4 family		3,780		3,626
Multifamily		72		76
Farmland		2,101		1,637
Total real estate loans		7,232		6,300
Commercial		2,756		61
Agriculture		—		1
Consumer installment loans		3		7
Total loans receivable on nonaccrual status	$	9,991	$	6,369

Total interest income not recognized on nonaccrual loans for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $133 thousand and $180 thousand, respectively.

The following table presents information concerning the Company’s investment in loans considered impaired as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:


As of March 31, 2019 (Dollars are in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	1,830	$	1,884	$	—
Construction and land development		103		372		—
Residential 1-4 family		2,846		3,139		—
Multifamily		72		114		—
Farmland		1,671		1,858		—
Commercial		2,672		2,687		—
Agriculture		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		—		—		—
All other loans		—		—		—
With an allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial		805		927		41
Construction and land development		—		—		—
Residential 1-4 family		345		362		89
Multifamily		—		—		—
Farmland		325		348		111
Commercial		70		77		13
Agriculture		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		6		6		—
All other loans		—		—		—
Total	$	10,745	$	11,774	$	254

As of December 31, 2018 (Dollars are in thousands)		Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	1,887	$	1,941	$	—
Construction and land development		114		379		—
Residential 1-4 family		2,880		3,168		—
Multifamily		75		117		—
Farmland		1,693		1,880		—
Commercial		—		—		—
Agriculture		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		—		—		—
All other loans		—		—		—
With an allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial		435		539		40
Construction and land development		—		—		—
Residential 1-4 family		431		454		132
Multifamily		—		—		—
Farmland		345		358		132
Commercial		109		109		13
Agriculture		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		7		7		1
All other loans		—		—		—
Total	$	7,976	$	8,952	$	318

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


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019				March 31, 2018
(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	$	1,858		22	$	2,737	$	28
Construction and land development		109		—		295		—
Residential 1-4 family		2,864		39		3,365		42
Multifamily		74		1		247		4
Farmland		1,682		7		1,215		12
Commercial		1,336		11		321		—
Agriculture		—		—		8		—
Consumer installment loans		—		—		4		—
All other loans		—		—		—		—
With an allowance recorded:
Real estate secured:
Commercial		620		—		2,275		16
Construction and land development		—		—		—		—
Residential 1-4 family		388		3		390		4
Multifamily		—		—		—		—
Farmland		335		—		373		—
Commercial		90		—		475		—
Agriculture		—		—		—		—
Consumer installment loans		7		—		4		—
All other loans		—		—		—		—
Total	$	9,363	$	83	$	11,709	$	106

An age analysis of past due loans receivable is below. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no loans over 90 days past due that were accruing.


As of March 31, 2019 (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	$	1,231	$	—	$	92	$	1,323	$	152,138	$	153,461
Construction and land development		27		—		43		70		27,396		27,466
Residential 1-4 family		2,909		481		467		3,857		246,318		250,175
Multifamily		271		—		—		271		13,091		13,362
Farmland		106		—		1,526		1,632		20,762		22,394
Total real estate loans		4,544		481		2,218		7,513		459,705		466,858
Commercial		2,972		66		30		3,068		54,495		57,563
Agriculture		15		—		—		15		5,084		5,099
Consumer installment Loans		81		2		—		83		23,402		23,485
All other loans		—		—		—		—		580		580
Total loans	$	7,612	$	549	$	2,158	$	10,319	$	543,266	$	553,585


As of December 31, 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	$	80	$	31	$	137	$	248	$	140,614	$	140,862
Construction and land development		70		—		27		97		35,022		35,119
Residential 1-4 family		3,468		564		525		4,557		245,389		249,946
Multifamily		—		273		—		273		13,223		13,496
Farmland		316		—		1090		1406		20,708		22,114
Total real estate loans		3,934		868		1,779		6,581		454,956		461,537
Commercial		68		—		61		129		55,028		55,157
Agriculture		22		—		—		22		5,244		5,266
Consumer installment Loans		74		15		—		89		24,449		24,538
All other loans		—		—		—		—		598		598
Total loans	$	4,098	$	883	$	1,840	$	6,821	$	540,275	$	547,096

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 March 31, 2019 (Dollars are in thousands)	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	150,594	$	1,746	$	1,121	$	153,461
Construction and land development		26,991		316		159		27,466
Residential 1-4 family		244,666		1,202		4,307		250,175
Multifamily		13,290		—		72		13,362
Farmland		18,369		2,058		1,967		22,394
Total real estate loans		453,910		5,322		7,626		466,858
Commercial		51,819		2,988		2,756		57,563
Agriculture		5,094		5		—		5,099
Consumer installment loans		23,480		—		5		23,485
All other loans		580		—		—		580
Total	$	534,883	$	8,315	$	10,387	$	553,585

As of December 31, 2018 (Dollars are in thousands)		Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	137,146	$	2,890	$	826	$	140,862
Construction and land development		34,231		718		170		35,119
Residential 1-4 family		243,950		1,523		4,473		249,946
Multifamily		13,357		63		76		13,496
Farmland		18,126		2,331		1,657		22,114
Total real estate loans		446,810		7,525		7,202		461,537
Commercial		52,156		2,940		61		55,157
Agriculture		5,255		10		1		5,266
Consumer installment loans		24,493		35		10		24,538
All other loans		598		—		—		598
Total	$	529,312	$	10,510	$	7,274	$	547,096

NOTE 7 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. 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 March 31, 2019 (Dollars are in thousands)	Beginning Balance		Charge Offs			Recoveries		Provisions			Ending Balance
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	1,386	$	—		$	—	$	(22	)	$	1,364
Construction and land development		202		—			—		(44	)		158
Residential 1-4 family		2,437		(45	)		30		(131	)		2,291
Multifamily		89		—			—		3			92
Farmland		287		—			5		(15	)		277
Total real estate loans		4,401		(45	)		35		(209	)		4,182
Commercial		448		(39	)		44		90			543
Agriculture		37		—			1		(1	)		37
Consumer installment loans		172		(28	)		28		(7	)		165
All other loans		3		—			—		(1	)		2
Unallocated		275		—			—		263			538
Total	$	5,336	$	(112	)	$	108	$	135		$	5,467

	Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
As of March 31, 2019 (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	$	41	$	1,323	$	1,364	$	2,635	$	150,826	$	153,461
Construction and land development		—		158		158		103		27,363		27,466
Residential 1-4 family		89		2,202		2,291		3,191		246,984		250,175
Multifamily		—		92		92		72		13,290		13,362
Farmland		111		166		277		1,996		20,398		22,394
Total real estate loans		241		3,941		4,182		7,997		458,861		466,858
Commercial		13		530		543		2,742		54,821		57,563
Agriculture		—		37		37		—		5,099		5,099
Consumer installment loans		—		165		165		6		23,479		23,485
All other loans		—		2		2		—		580		580
Unallocated		—		538		538		—		—		—
Total	$	254	$	5,213	$	5,467	$	10,745	$	542,840	$	553,585

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the year ended December 31, 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 December 31, 2018 (Dollars are in thousands)	Beginning Balance		Charge Offs			Recoveries		Provisions			Ending Balance
Real estate secured:
Commercial	$	1,989	$	(334	)	$	73	$	(342	)	$	1,386
Construction and land development		191		(96	)		11		96			202
Residential 1-4 family		2,400		(290	)		73		254			2,437
Multifamily		106		—			—		(17	)		89
Farmland		415		(58	)		72		(142	)		287
Total real estate loans		5,101		(778	)		229		(151	)		4,401
Commercial		660		(617	)		84		321			448
Agriculture		20		—			1		16			37
Consumer installment loans		156		(75	)		44		47			172
All other loans		3		—			—		—			3
Unallocated		256		—			—		19			275
Total	$	6,196	$	(1,470	)	$	358	$	252		$	5,336

	Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
As of December 31, 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	$	40	$	1,346	$	1,386	$	2,322	$	138,540	$	140,862
Construction and land development		—		202		202		114		35,005		35,119
Residential 1-4 family		132		2,205		2,437		3,311		246,635		249,946
Multifamily		—		89		89		75		13,421		13,496
Farmland		132		155		287		2,038		20,076		22,114
Total real estate loans		304		4,097		4,401		7,860		453,677		461,537
Commercial		13		435		448		109		55,048		55,157
Agriculture		—		37		37		—		5,266		5,266
Consumer installment loans		1		171		172		7		24,531		24,538
All other loans		—		3		3		—		598		598
Unallocated		—		275		275		—		—		—
Total	$	318	$	5,018	$	5,336	$	7,976	$	539,120	$	547,096

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 March 31, 2019 there were $5.3 million in loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings compared to $5.4 million at December 31, 2018. The following table presents information related to loans modified as troubled debt restructurings during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

For the three months ended

March 31, 2019

For the three months ended

March 31, 2018

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

—

Agriculture

—

Consumer installment loans

—

All other loans

—

Total

—

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company did not modify any loans that were considered to be troubled debt restructurings.

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company did not modify any loans that were considered to be troubled debt restructurings.

Generally, a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be in default once it becomes 90 days or more past due following a modification. No loans previously modified as troubled debt restructurings defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2019. No loans previously modified as troubled debt restructurings defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

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 write down 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 three months ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018:

(Dollars are in thousands)	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Balance, beginning of period	$	5,937		$	6,859
Additions		—			1,719
Proceeds from sales		(856	)		(1,405	)
Proceeds from insurance claims		(19	)		—
Loans made to finance sales		(94	)		(569	)
Adjustment of carrying value		(121	)		(542	)
Deferred gain from sales		—			10
Losses (gains) from sales		8			(135	)
Balance, end of period	$	4,855		$	5,937

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)
March 31, 2019
Available-for-sale investments
U.S. Government Agencies	$	—	$	18,308	$	—
Taxable municipals		—		4,347		—
Corporate bonds		—		5,433		—
Mortgage backed securities		—		29,913		—
Total	$	—	$	58,001	$	—

December 31, 2018
Available-for-sale investments
U.S. Government Agencies	$	—	$	19,389	$	—
Taxable municipals		—		4,313		—
Corporate bonds		—		5,320		—
Mortgage backed securities		—		30,385		—
Total	$	—	$	59,407	$	—

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)
March 31, 2019
Other real estate owned	$	—	$	—	$	4,855
Impaired loans		—		—		10,491
Total	$	—	$	—	$	15,346

December 31, 2018
Other real estate owned	$	—	$	—	$	5,937
Impaired loans		—		—		7,658
Total	$	—	$	—	$	13,595

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2019, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value at March 31, 2019		Valuation Technique		Significant Unobservable Inputs	General Range of Significant Unobservable Input Values

Impaired Loans	$	10,491	$	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	$	4,855	$	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 carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are not required to be measured or reported at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

					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)
March 31, 2019
Financial Instruments – Assets
Net Loans	$	548,118	$	538,874	$	—	$	528,383	$	10,491

Financial Instruments – Liabilities
Time Deposits		264,889		264,764		—		264,764		—
FHLB Advances		7,000		7,159		—		7,159		—
Trust Preferred Securities		16,496		14,603		—		14,603		—

December 31, 2018
Financial Instruments – Assets
Net Loans	$	541,760	$	534,425	$	—	$	526,767	$	7,658

Financial Instruments – Liabilities
Time Deposits		258,850		258,671		—		258,671		—
FHLB Advances		7,000		7,215		—		7,215		—
Trust Preferred Securities		16,496		14,425		—		14,425		—

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions can significantly affect the estimates.

Estimated fair values have been determined by the Company using historical data, as generally provided in the Company’s regulatory reports, and an estimation methodology suitable for each category of financial instruments. The Company’s fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below for the Company’s other financial instruments.

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 and are excluded from the table above.

The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2017 did not necessarily represent an exit price. In accordance with our adoption of ASU 2016-01 in 2018, the methods utilized to measure the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2018 represent an approximation of exit price; however, an actual exit price may differ.

NOTE 11 SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS:

In anticipation of certain sale and leaseback transactions, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842) in 2017. 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 the fifteen year incremental borrowing rate as of May 31, 2017.

The Company’s other operating leases were evaluated and determined to be immaterial to the financial statements. At March 31, 2019, future minimum rental commitments under the non-cancellable operating leases discussed above are as follows (dollars are in thousands):

2019	$	331
2020		440
2021		416
2022		436
2023		450
Thereafter		3,965
Total lease payments		6,038
Less imputed interest		1,175

Total	$	4,863

NOTE 12 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

All of our revenue from contracts with customers as defined in ASC 606 is recognized within Non-interest income. The following table presents Non-interest income by revenue stream for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

	For the three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2019		2018
Service charges and fees	$	841	$	867
Card Processing and interchange income		679		655
Insurance and investment fees		161		74
Other noninterest income		96		154
Total Noninterest Income	$	1,777	$	1,750

NOTE 13 NONINTEREST EXPENSES:

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

	For the three months ended March 31,
(Dollars are in thousands)	2019		2018

Advertising	$	66	$	147
ATM network expense		444		392
Legal and professional fees		282		367
Loan related expenses		121		200
Printing and supplies		39		136
FDIC insurance premiums		108		96
Other real estate owned, net		193		247
Other		525		514
Total noninterest expenses	$	1,778	$	2,099

NOTE 14 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 15 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 March 31, 2019.

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 As part of this evaluation, during 2018 the Company performed a preliminary test to measure the impact of a provider’s beta model against our legacy historic loss model Other providers are currently being vetted and it is planned that a new model will be tested in parallel to the existing model using data from the second and third quarters.

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 considered a PBE and has adopted these amendments as such. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s 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. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s 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. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s 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. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s 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 make narrow amendments to clarify how to apply certain aspects of the new standard. The amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. As discussed in Note 17, 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.

In October 2018, the FASB amended the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to expand the list of U.S. benchmark interest rates permitted in the application of hedge accounting. The amendments were effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption was permitted. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In October 2018, the FASB amended the Consolidation topic of the Accounting Standards Codification for determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest. The amendments require organizations to consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control on a proportional basis rather than as the equivalent of a direct interest in its entirety. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will apply a full retrospective approach in which financial statements for each individual prior period presented and the opening balances of the earliest period presented are adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the amendments. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In November 2018, the FASB amended the Collaborative Arrangements Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to clarify the interaction between the guidance for certain collaborative arrangements and the new revenue recognition financial accounting and reporting standard. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In November 2018, the FASB issued guidance to amend the Financial Instruments—Credit Losses topic of the Accounting Standards Codification. The guidance aligns the implementation date of the topic for annual financial statements of nonpublic companies with the implementation date for their interim financial statements. The guidance also clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of the topic, but rather, should be accounted for in accordance with the leases topic. 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 in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this guidance on its financial statements.

In December 2018, the FASB issued guidance providing narrow-scope improvements for lessors, that provides relief in the accounting for sales, use and similar taxes, the accounting for other costs paid by a lessee that may benefit a lessor, and variable payments when contracts have lease and non-lease components. The amendments were effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption was permitted. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In March 2019, as part of the FASB’s ongoing annual improvements project, it amended the Leases Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to clarify the Codification more generally and/or to correct unintended application of guidance. The amendments relate to determining the fair value of the underlying asset by lessors that are not manufacturers or dealers, presentation on the statement of cash flows – sales-type and direct financing leases, and transition disclosures related to the Accounting Changes and Error Corrections Topic. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In April 2019, as part of the FASB’s ongoing annual improvements project, it amended various Topics of the Accounting Standards Codification related to financial instruments to clarify the Codification more generally and/or to correct unintended application of guidance. The amendments relate to Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, and Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. 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, 2018. 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 three months ended March 31, 2019 of $406 thousand, or basic net income per share of $0.02, as compared to the three months ending March 31, 2018 where the Company had net income of $80 thousand, or $0.00 basic net income per share.

Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2019 include:

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Total assets increased $39.7 million, or 5.8%;

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Net loans increased $6.4 million, or 1.2%;

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Total deposits increased $42.4 million, or 7.1%;

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Interest income increased $625 thousand, or 9.0%;

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Interest expense increased $608 thousand, or 68.5%;

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Net interest income before provision for loan losses increased $17 thousand, or 0.3%

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Occupancy and equipment expense decreased $143 thousand, or 11.1%;

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Other operating expenses decreased $321 thousand, or 15.3%;

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Annualized net interest margin was 3.77% for the first quarter of 2019 compared to 4.09% for the first quarter of 2018;

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Past due loans increased $3.5 million and substandard loans increased $3.1 million; and

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Nonperforming assets increased $2.5 million, or 20.6%.

Comparison of the Three Months ended March 31, 2019 to March 31, 2018

In the first quarter of 2019, net interest margin was 3.77%, as compared to 4.09% for the same period in 2018, a decline of 32 basis points. The Company’s primary source of income is net interest income, which increased $17 thousand. While interest income increased $625 thousand, or 9.0%, interest expense increased $608 thousand, or 68.5%. Although the margin on earning assets increased by 1 basis point, the cost of funding increased 34 basis points, resulting in the decreased net interest margin.

The provision for loan losses increased $72 thousand, or 114.3%, to $135 thousand for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $63 thousand for the first quarter of 2018. The increase in the provision coincides with the growth of the loan portfolio.

Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2019 was $1.8 million, an increase of $27 thousand, or 1.5%, when compared to the same period in 2018. This increase was driven primarily by an increase in insurance and investment fees of $87 thousand, which was mainly reduced by a decrease in other non-interest income of $58 thousand.

Noninterest expense decreased $411 thousand, or 5.4%, to $7.3 million for the first quarter 2019 as compared to $7.6 million for the first quarter of 2018. The primary driver of this decrease was a reduction of $321 thousand in other operating expenses and a reduction of $143 thousand in occupancy and equipment expense. Salaries and employee benefits remained essentially unchanged at $3.6 million in each of the periods compared. Data processing and telecommunications increased $51 thousand compared to the same period in the prior year. The reduction in other operating expenses was driven by across-the-board declines in advertising, legal and professional fees, loan related expenses, printing and supplies, and other real estate owned expenses.

The efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP measure, improved to 91.8% for the first quarter of 2019 as compared 97.6% for the same period in 2018, primarily as a result of the decreases in non-interest expenses mentioned above. For 2019 we have undertaken steps to assess our operating costs and implement plans to either reduce costs or improve efficiencies. We have identified several areas that we will phase in over the remainder of the year. Some of these changes may result in one-time costs to realize future savings for such things as contract terminations or restructurings. One area currently being assessed are our data transmission and telecommunication costs, which have the potential to provide net cumulative savings of approximately $900 thousand over a five year period.

Balance Sheet

Total assets increased $39.7 million, or 5.8%, to $721.9 million at March 31, 2019 from $682.1 million at December 31, 2018. Increases in interest-bearing deposits in other banks and loans of $36.4 million and $6.5 million, respectively, were funded primarily by increases in deposits of $42.4 million. We anticipate that total assets will continue to increase due to our plan to conservatively and prudently grow the loan portfolio. Deposit growth for the first quarter was impacted by cyclical increases in non interest-bearing deposits, related to the timing of certain recurring payroll and social security deposits, combined with the impact of customers’ tax refunds. The impact of the timing of the recurring deposits is approximately $8 million. Additionally, interest-bearing deposits included approximately $19 million of funds deposited by a related party early in 2019. This deposit is considered to be temporary.

Total investments decreased $1.4 million, or 2.4%, to $58.0 million at March 31, 2019 from $59.4 million at December 31, 2018, primarily due to principal paydowns of $2.5 million, offset by purchases of $790 thousand. There were no sales of investments during the three months.

Total loans increased $6.5 million, or 1.2%, to $553.6 million at March 31, 2019 as compared to $547.1 million at December 31, 2018. We believe our focus on developing new and existing lending relationships should continue to grow the loan portfolio, subject to the economy and heightened competition in our markets. While loan demand has lessened somewhat from that experienced in the past two years, we continue to see opportunities to provide credit at reasonable terms. At March 31, 2019 approximately $12 million in new loans were in the pipeline.

Total deposits increased $42.4 million, or 7.1%, to $638.4 million at March 31, 2019 from $596.0 million at December 31, 2018. Influenced by items discussed above, noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $13.2 million, or 8.1%. Interest-bearing deposits increased $29.2 million, or 6.8%, driven by increases in every type of retail account. This allowed us to reduce wholesale deposits and federal funds purchased by $2.8 million and $3.6 million, respectively, during the first quarter. Due to competitive pressures and rising interest rates, we expect to see continued increases in the interest we pay on deposits in 2019. 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 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of $7.0 million and Trust Preferred Securities of $16.5 million at March 31, 2019, were unchanged compared to December 31, 2018.

The following table presents the FHLB advances:

(Dollars in thousands)	Maturity Date	Rate	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
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	$	7,000

Total equity at March 31, 2019 was $52.0 million, an increase of $776 thousand, or 1.5%, compared to $51.3 million at December 31, 2018. Net income of $406 thousand and comprehensive income of $370 thousand drove this increase.

Asset Quality

Non-performing assets increased $2.5 million during the first quarter. Although other real estate owned (OREO) balances decreased by $1.1 million, nonaccruing loans increased by $3.6 million. As a result, the ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets increased to 1.80% at March 31, 2019, compared to 1.16% at December 31, 2018. The increase in nonperforming loans during the first quarter of 2019 is attributable to a single credit relationship totaling $2.6 million. The borrower ceased business operations during the quarter and we are negotiating the orderly liquidation of the equipment held as collateral. Our initial assessment of the value and condition of the collateral indicates little risk of loss.

Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, other real estate owned and loans past due more than 90 days still accruing interest. Our policy is to place loans on nonaccruing status once they reach 90 days past due. The makeup of the nonaccruing loans is primarily those secured by residential mortgages, farmland and commercial property, in that order. Other real estate owned is primarily made up of commercial and single family residential properties. We continue extensive and aggressive measures to work through problem credits and liquidate foreclosed properties in an effort to reduce nonperforming assets. We are mindful of the impact on earnings and capital as we work to achieve our goal to reduce nonperforming assets. 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:

	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Nonaccrual loans	$	9,991		$	6,369
Loans past due more than 90 days, still accruing		—			—
Nonperforming loans		9,991			6,369
Other real estate owned		4,855			5,937
Nonperforming assets	$	14,846		$	12,306

Nonperforming loans/Total loans at period end		1.80	%		1.16	%
Nonperforming assets/Total assets at period end		2.06	%		1.80	%

All OREO properties are available for sale by commercial and residential realtors under the direction of our Special Assets division. During the first three months of 2019, no other real estate owned was acquired as a result of settlement of foreclosed loans. Foreclosed real estate sales for the first three months of 2019 totaled $856 thousand resulting in a net gain of $8 thousand. 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. As we continue these efforts, additional losses could occur, 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 $16 thousand for the first three months of 2019 compared to $54 thousand for the first three months of 2018.

Loans rated substandard were $10.4 million at March 31, 2019, an increase of $3.1 million from $7.3 million at December 31, 2018. Total past due loans increased from $6.8 million at December 31, 2018, to $10.3 million at March 31, 2019, due largely to the commercial credit discussed, previously.

Our allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2019 was $5.5 million, or 0.99% of total loans as compared to $5.3 million, or 0.98% of total loans at December 31, 2018. Impaired loans increased $2.8 million, or 34.7%, to $10.7 million with an estimated related specific allowance of $254 thousand for potential losses at March 31, 2019 as compared to $8.0 million in impaired loans with an estimated related allowance of $318 thousand at the end of 2018. A provision of $135 thousand was recognized for the first quarter of 2019 and $64 thousand for the first quarter of 2018. In the first three months of 2019, net charge-offs were $4 thousand, or 0.0% of average loans, as compared to $557 thousand, or 0.11% of average loans, for the same period of 2018. 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)	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Specific allowance	$	254		$	318
General allowance		5,213			5,018
Total allowance	$	5,467		$	5,336

Impaired loans	$	10,745		$	7,976
Other loans		542,840			539,120
Total loans	$	553,585		$	547,096

Total allowance/Total loans		0.99	%		0.98	%
General allowance/Other loans		0.96	%		0.93	%

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 $5.3 million and $5.5 million existed at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Our income tax expense was computed at the revised corporate income tax rate of 21% of taxable income for 2018 and 2019 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 March 31, 2019 was $52.0 million compared to $51.3 million at December 31, 2018, an increase of $776 thousand. The increase includes unrealized gains related to the available-for-sale portfolio, net of tax, of $370 thousand, plus net income of $406 thousand for the three-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			March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Tier 1 leverage		5.00	%		9.21	%		9.59	%
Common equity Tier 1		6.50	%		13.31	%		13.29	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		8.00	%		13.31	%		13.29	%
Total risk-based capital		10.00	%		14.43	%		14.39	%

At March 31, 2019, 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 $2.21 at March 31, 2019 compared to $2.19 at December 31, 2018. Other key performance indicators are as follows:

	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Return on average assets¹		0.23	%		0.05	%
Return on average equity¹		3.20	%		0.64	%
Average equity to average assets		7.24	%		7.59	%

¹Annualized

Total assets increased during the first three months of 2019 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 $114.4 million at March 31, 2019, an increase from $79.5 million at December 31, 2018. A surplus of short-term assets is maintained at levels management deems adequate to meet potential liquidity needs during 2019.

At March 31, 2019, all of our investments were classified as available-for-sale. These investments provide a source of liquidity in the amount of $50.3 million, which is net of the $7.7 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 86.71% at March 31, 2019 and 91.80% at December 31, 2018. We anticipate this ratio to remain at or below 90% for the foreseeable future.

Available third-party sources of liquidity at March 31, 2019 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 have the ability to borrow $20.0 million in secured and unsecured federal funds.

The Bank’s total line of credit with the FHLB is $170.2 million, with unused availability at March 31, 2019 of $146.2 million. Advances outstanding at March 31, 2019 were $7.0 million and the line also secures letters of credit totaling $17.0 million. The line is secured by a blanket lien on our residential real estate loans which amounted to $140.2 million at March 31, 2019.

The Bank also has access to the brokered deposits market and the Certificate of Deposit Registry Service (“CDARS”). At March 31, 2019, we held no brokered deposits and $10.7 million in CDARS reciprocal time deposits.

The Bank is also 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.

Additional liquidity is available 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 $271 thousand in cash on deposit at the Bank as of March 31, 2019. 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 first quarter of 2019, the bank paid a $125,000 cash dividend to the holding company.

Off Balance Sheet Items and Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes during the quarter ended March 31, 2019 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, 2018.

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 March 31, 2019 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:	May 15, 2019

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

	Date:	May 15, 2019

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 March 31, 2019, 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.

* Denotes management contract.