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Northfield Bancorp, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2015 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,  D.C. 20549 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
or
[   ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For transition period from               to 
Commission File Number
 
001-35791
 
NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 
Delaware
 
80-0882592
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
581 Main Street, Woodbridge, New Jersey
 
07095
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (732) 499-7200
 
Not Applicable
(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 ý    No o.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for shorter period that the registrant was required and post such files).  Yes ý    No o.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):
Large accelerated filer  o 
Accelerated filer  ý
Non-accelerated filer  o  (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o No ý.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
46,902,930 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, were issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2015.



NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
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PART I
ITEM1.        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except share amounts)
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
14,375

 
$
14,967

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
78,706

 
61,742

Total cash and cash equivalents
93,081

 
76,709

Trading securities
6,748

 
6,422

Securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value
 
 
 
(encumbered $100,823 at March 31, 2015 and $216,262 at December 31, 2014)
728,657

 
771,239

Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
2,978

 
3,609

(estimated fair value of $3,046 at March 31, 2015, and $3,691 at December 31, 2014) (encumbered of $644 at March 31, 2015, and $2,114 at December 31, 2014)
 
 
 
Originated loans held-for-investment, net
1,704,098

 
1,632,494

Loans acquired
258,586

 
265,685

Purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans held-for-investment
41,955

 
44,816

Loans held-for-investment, net
2,004,639

 
1,942,995

Allowance for loan losses
(25,898
)
 
(26,292
)
Net loans held-for-investment
1,978,741

 
1,916,703

Accrued interest receivable
7,946

 
8,015

Bank owned life insurance
129,956

 
129,015

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost
28,656

 
29,219

Premises and equipment, net
25,942

 
26,226

Goodwill
16,159

 
16,159

Other real estate owned
532

 
752

Other assets
31,108

 
36,801

Total assets
$
3,050,504

 
$
3,020,869

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 
 
 
LIABILITIES:
 

 
 

Deposits
$
1,778,249

 
$
1,620,665

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
94,000

 
203,200

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings
566,044

 
575,458

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
10,149

 
7,792

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
19,431

 
19,826

Total liabilities
2,467,873

 
2,426,941

 
 
 
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 

 
 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value: 150,000,000 shares authorized, 58,226,326 shares issued
 

 
 

at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, 47,232,879 and 48,402,083 outstanding at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively
582

 
582

Additional paid-in-capital
500,576

 
499,606

Unallocated common stock held by employee stock ownership plan
(25,519
)
 
(25,782
)
Retained earnings
250,693

 
248,908

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
2,008

 
(765
)
Treasury stock at cost; 10,993,447 and 9,824,243 shares at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively
(145,709
)
 
(128,621
)
Total stockholders’ equity
582,631

 
593,928

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
3,050,504

 
$
3,020,869


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Interest income:
 
 
 
Loans
$
20,666

 
$
17,796

Mortgage-backed securities
3,577

 
4,589

Other securities
134

 
157

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York dividends
343

 
210

Deposits in other financial institutions
33

 
12

Total interest income
24,753

 
22,764

Interest expense:
 

 
 

Deposits
2,074

 
1,238

Borrowings
2,695

 
2,411

Total interest expense
4,769

 
3,649

Net interest income
19,984

 
19,115

Provision for loan losses
200

 
417

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
19,784

 
18,698

Non-interest income:
 

 
 

Fees and service charges for customer services
925

 
1,029

Income on bank owned life insurance
941

 
984

Gains on securities transactions, net
61

 
124

Other
177

 
35

Total non-interest income
2,104

 
2,172

Non-interest expense:
 

 
 

Compensation and employee benefits
7,557

 
5,235

Occupancy
2,613

 
2,621

Furniture and equipment
381

 
419

Data processing
977

 
971

Professional fees
574

 
526

FDIC insurance
389

 
309

Other
1,809

 
1,982

Total non-interest expense
14,300

 
12,063

Income before income tax expense
7,588

 
8,807

Income tax expense
2,586

 
3,588

Net income
$
5,002

 
$
5,219

Net income per common share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.11

 
$
0.10

Diluted
$
0.11

 
$
0.10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - (Continued)
(Unaudited) (In thousands) 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Net Income
$
5,002

 
$
5,219

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
 
 
 
Net unrealized holding gains on securities
4,619

 
3,340

Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income (included in gains on securities transactions, net)

 
(55
)
Net unrealized gains
4,619

 
3,285

Post retirement benefit adjustment

 
(1,141
)
Other comprehensive income, before tax
4,619

 
2,144

Income tax expense related to net unrealized holding gains on securities
1,846

 
1,336

Income tax expense related to reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income

 
(22
)
Income tax expense related to post retirement benefit adjustment

 
(458
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
2,773

 
1,288

Comprehensive income
$
7,775

 
$
6,507








































See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except share data) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares Outstanding
 
 Par Value
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Unallocated Common Stock Held by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) Net of tax
 
Treasury Stock
 
Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance at December 31, 2013
57,926,233

 
$
582

 
$
508,609

 
$
(26,985
)
 
$
242,180

 
$
(4,650
)
 
$
(3,628
)
 
$
716,108

Net income
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
5,219

 
 

 
 

 
5,219

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
1,288

 
 

 
1,288

ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released
 

 
 

 
147

 
263

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
410

Stock compensation expense
 

 
 

 
252

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
252

Additional tax benefit on equity awards
 

 
 

 
388

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
388

Exercise of stock options
52,884

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
(337
)
 
 

 
515

 
178

Cash dividends declared ($0.06 per common share)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(3,295
)
 
 

 
 

 
(3,295
)
Treasury stock (average cost of $12.67 per share)
(3,062,452
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(38,825
)
 
$
(38,825
)
Balance at March 31, 2014
54,916,665

 
$
582

 
$
509,396

 
$
(26,722
)
 
$
243,767

 
$
(3,362
)
 
$
(41,938
)
 
$
681,723

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
48,402,083

 
$
582

 
$
499,606

 
$
(25,782
)
 
$
248,908

 
$
(765
)
 
$
(128,621
)
 
$
593,928

Net income
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
5,002

 
 

 
 

 
5,002

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
2,773

 
 

 
2,773

ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released
 

 
 

 
203

 
263

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
466

Stock compensation expense
 

 
 

 
944

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
944

Additional tax benefit on equity awards
 

 
 

 
2

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
2

Forfeitures of restricted stock
(12,000
)
 
 

 
159

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(159
)
 

Exercise of stock options
48,998

 
 

 
(338
)
 
 

 
(66
)
 
 

 
533

 
129

Cash dividends declared ($0.07 per common share)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(3,151
)
 
 

 
 

 
(3,151
)
Treasury stock (average cost of $14.46 per share)
(1,206,202
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(17,462
)
 
(17,462
)
Balance at March 31, 2015
47,232,879

 
$
582

 
$
500,576

 
$
(25,519
)
 
$
250,693

 
$
2,008

 
$
(145,709
)
 
$
582,631






See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) (In thousands)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
5,002

 
$
5,219

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
200

 
417

ESOP and stock compensation expense
1,410

 
662

Depreciation
870

 
926

Amortization of premiums, and deferred loan costs, net of (accretion) of discounts, and deferred loan fees
462

 
337

Amortization intangible assets
100

 
106

Income on bank owned life insurance
(941
)
 
(984
)
Gain on securities transactions, net
(61
)
 
(124
)
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned, net
(129
)
 
19

Net purchases of trading securities
(265
)
 
(47
)
Decrease in accrued interest receivable
69

 
12

Decrease (increase) in other assets
3,815

 
(35
)
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities
(395
)
 
290

Net cash provided by operating activities
10,137

 
6,798

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Net increase in loans receivable
(62,400
)
 
(25,605
)
Redemptions (purchases) of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, net
563

 
(1,170
)
Purchases of securities available-for-sale

 
(436
)
Principal payments and maturities on securities available-for-sale
46,935

 
37,427

Principal payments and maturities on securities held-to-maturity
599

 

Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale

 
877

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
279

 
418

Purchases and improvements of premises and equipment
(586
)
 
(240
)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(14,610
)
 
11,271

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
157,584

 
(7,915
)
Dividends paid
(3,151
)
 
(3,295
)
Exercise of stock options
129

 
178

Purchase of treasury stock
(17,462
)
 
(38,763
)
Additional tax benefit on equity awards
2

 
388

Increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance
2,357

 
2,254

Repayments under capital lease obligations
(43
)
 
(79
)
Proceeds from securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings
23,129

 
96,488

Repayments related to securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings
(141,700
)
 
(67,447
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
20,845

 
(18,191
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
16,372

 
(122
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
76,709

 
61,239

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
93,081

 
$
61,117

Supplemental cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest
$
4,870

 
$
3,683

Income taxes

 
4,053

Non-cash transactions:
 
 
 
Loans charged-off (recovered), net
594

 
(111
)
Other real estate owned write-downs
71

 
47


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements are comprised of the accounts of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Northfield Investments, Inc. and Northfield Bank (the "Bank"), and the Bank’s wholly-owned significant subsidiaries, NSB Services Corp. and NSB Realty Trust. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial condition and the consolidated results of operations for the unaudited periods presented have been included.  The results of operations and other data presented for the three months ended March 31, 2015, are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015.  Whenever necessary, certain prior year amounts are reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
In preparing the unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statements of financial condition and results of operations for the periods indicated.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change are: the allowance for loan losses, the evaluation of goodwill and other intangible assets, impairment on investment securities, fair value measurements of assets and liabilities, and income taxes.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are deemed necessary. While management uses its best judgment, actual amounts or results could differ significantly from those estimates.
 
Certain information and note disclosures usually included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the preparation of interim financial statements.  The consolidated financial statements presented should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. as filed with the SEC. 

Note 2 – Securities
The following is a comparative summary of mortgage-backed securities and other securities available-for-sale at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
Amortized
 
unrealized
 
unrealized
 
fair
 
cost
 
gains
 
losses
 
value
Mortgage-backed securities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass-through certificates:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Government sponsored enterprises (GSE)
$
276,225

 
$
8,877

 
$
895

 
$
284,207

Real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

GSE
387,123

 
1,506

 
5,604

 
383,025

Non-GSE
928

 

 
29

 
899

 
664,276

 
10,383

 
6,528

 
668,131

Other securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity investments-mutual funds
617

 

 

 
617

Corporate bonds
59,841

 
68

 

 
59,909

 
60,458

 
68

 

 
60,526

Total securities available-for-sale
$
724,734

 
$
10,451

 
$
6,528

 
$
728,657



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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
 
Amortized
 
unrealized
 
unrealized
 
fair
 
cost
 
gains
 
losses
 
value
Mortgage-backed securities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass-through certificates:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

GSE
$
292,162

 
$
8,309

 
$
1,131

 
$
299,340

REMICs:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

GSE
408,328

 
1,314

 
9,192

 
400,450

Non-GSE
1,060

 

 
34

 
1,026

 
701,550

 
9,623

 
10,357

 
700,816

Other securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity investments-mutual funds
410

 

 

 
410

Corporate bonds
69,975

 
40

 
2

 
70,013

 
70,385

 
40

 
2

 
70,423

Total securities available-for-sale
$
771,935

 
$
9,663

 
$
10,359

 
$
771,239

 
The following is a summary of the expected maturity distribution of debt securities available-for-sale, other than mortgage-backed securities, at March 31, 2015 (in thousands).
Available-for-sale
Amortized cost
 
Estimated fair value
Due in one year or less
$
54,729

 
$
54,779

Due after one year through five years
5,112

 
5,130

 
$
59,841

 
$
59,909

 
Expected maturities on mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company had no gross proceeds on sales of securities available-for-sale. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had gross proceeds of $877,000 on sales of securities available-for-sale, with gross realized gains of approximately $55,000 and no gross realized losses.  The Company recognized $61,000 in net gains on its trading securities portfolio during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company recognized $69,000 in net gains on its trading securities portfolio during the three months ended March 31, 2014.  The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment charges during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or March 31, 2014

Gross unrealized losses on mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds available-for-sale, and the estimated fair value of the related securities, aggregated by security category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, were as follows (in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
losses
 
fair value
 
losses
 
fair value
 
losses
 
fair value
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass-through certificates:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE
$
1

 
$
97

 
$
894

 
$
59,469

 
$
895

 
$
59,566

REMICs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE
30

 
3,179

 
5,574

 
204,983

 
5,604

 
208,162

Non-GSE

 

 
29

 
899

 
29

 
899

Total
$
31

 
$
3,276

 
$
6,497

 
$
265,351

 
$
6,528

 
$
268,627

 

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


 
December 31, 2014
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
losses
 
fair value
 
losses
 
fair value
 
losses
 
fair value
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass-through certificates:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE
$
1

 
$
181

 
$
1,130

 
$
61,526

 
$
1,131

 
$
61,707

REMICs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE
30

 
3,179

 
9,162

 
229,896

 
9,192

 
233,075

Non-GSE

 

 
34

 
1,026

 
34

 
1,026

Other Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Corporate Bonds
$
2

 
$
9,996

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
9,996

Total
$
33

 
$
13,356

 
$
10,326

 
$
292,448

 
$
10,359

 
$
305,804

 
The Company held 13 pass-through mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by GSEs, 13 REMIC mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by GSEs, and two REMIC mortgage-backed securities not issued or guaranteed by GSEs that were in a continuous unrealized loss position of greater than twelve months at March 31, 2015.  There were two pass-through mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by GSEs and one REMIC mortgage-backed security issued or guaranteed by a GSE that were in an unrealized loss position of less than twelve months at March 31, 2015. All securities referred to above were rated investment grade at March 31, 2015.  The declines in value relate to the general interest rate environment and are considered temporary.  The securities cannot be prepaid in a manner that would result in the Company not receiving substantially all of its amortized cost.  The Company neither has an intent to sell, nor is it more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell, the securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis or, if necessary, maturity.
 
The fair values of our investment securities could decline in the future if the underlying performance of the collateral for the collateralized mortgage obligations or other securities deteriorates and our credit enhancement levels do not provide sufficient protections to our contractual principal and interest, which may result in other-than-temporary impairment in the future. 
 

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


 
Note 3 – Loans
 
Net loans held-for-investment is as follows (in thousands).
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Real estate loans:
 
Multifamily
$
1,142,994

 
$
1,072,193

Commercial mortgage
387,252

 
390,288

One-to-four family residential mortgage
75,527

 
74,401

Home equity and lines of credit
55,830

 
54,533

Construction and land
18,423

 
21,412

Total real estate loans
1,680,026

 
1,612,827

Commercial and industrial loans
17,705

 
12,945

Other loans
1,584

 
2,157

Total commercial and industrial and other loans
19,289

 
15,102

Deferred loan cost, net
4,783

 
4,565

Originated loans held-for-investment, net
1,704,098

 
1,632,494

PCI Loans
41,955

 
44,816

Loans acquired:
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential mortgage
228,735

 
234,478

Multifamily
17,948

 
18,844

Commercial mortgage
11,903

 
11,999

Construction and land

 
364

Total loans acquired, net
258,586

 
265,685

Loans held-for-investment, net
2,004,639

 
1,942,995

Allowance for loan losses
(25,898
)
 
(26,292
)
Net loans held-for-investment
$
1,978,741

 
$
1,916,703


PCI loans, primarily acquired as part of a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-assisted transaction, totaled $42.0 million at March 31, 2015, as compared to $44.8 million at December 31, 2014.   The Company accounts for PCI loans utilizing U.S. GAAP applicable to loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality.  At March 31, 2015, PCI loans consist of approximately 31.3% commercial real estate loans and 54.0% commercial and industrial loans, with the remaining balance in residential and home equity loans.  The following details the accretion of interest income for the periods indicated (in thousands). 
 
At or for the three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Balance at the beginning of period
$
27,943

 
$
32,464

Accretion into interest income
(1,143
)
 
(1,287
)
Balance at end of period
$
26,800

 
$
31,177

 
Activity in the allowance for loan losses is as follows (in thousands).
 
At or for the three months ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Beginning balance
$
26,292

 
$
26,037

Provision for loan losses
200

 
417

Charge-offs, net
(594
)
 
111

Ending balance
$
25,898

 
$
26,565


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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The following tables set forth activity in our allowance for loan losses, by loan type, as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and March 31, 2014 (in thousands).  
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
One-to-Four Family
 
Construction and Land
 
Multifamily
 
Home Equity and Lines of Credit
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Other
 
Unallocated
 
Originated Loans Total
 
Purchased Credit-Impaired
 
Acquired Loans
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
9,309

 
$
951

 
$
266

 
$
12,219

 
$
901

 
$
841

 
$
134

 
$
1,209

 
$
25,830

 
$
400

 
$
62

 
$
26,292

Charge-offs
(643
)
 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(644
)
 

 

 
(644
)
Recoveries
1

 

 

 

 
42

 
6

 
1

 


 
50

 

 

 
50

Provisions/(credit)
(184
)
 
(80
)
 
(48
)
 
479

 
(101
)
 
148

 
(32
)
 
19

 
201

 

 
(1
)
 
200

Ending balance
$
8,483

 
$
870

 
$
218

 
$
12,698

 
$
842

 
$
995

 
$
103

 
$
1,228

 
$
25,437

 
$
400

 
$
61

 
$
25,898


 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
One-to-Four Family
 
Construction and Land
 
Multifamily
 
Home Equity and Lines of Credit
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Other
 
Unallocated
 
Originated Loans Total
 
Purchased Credit-Impaired
 
Acquired Loans
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
12,619

 
$
875

 
$
205

 
$
9,374

 
$
860

 
$
425

 
$
67

 
$
1,024

 
$
25,449

 
$
588

 
$

 
$
26,037

Charge-offs

 
(15
)
 
(1
)
 

 
(134
)
 

 

 

 
(150
)
 

 

 
(150
)
Recoveries

 

 
246

 

 

 

 
15

 

 
261

 

 

 
261

Provisions/(credit)
(260
)
 
(42
)
 
(223
)
 
440

 
232

 
48

 
(14
)
 
193

 
374

 

 
43

 
417

Ending balance
$
12,359

 
$
818

 
$
227

 
$
9,814

 
$
958

 
$
473

 
$
68

 
$
1,217

 
$
25,934

 
$
588

 
$
43

 
$
26,565
















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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)



The following tables detail the amount of loans receivable held-for-investment, net of deferred loan fees and costs, that are evaluated individually, and collectively, for impairment, and the related portion of the allowance for loan losses that is allocated to each loan portfolio segment, at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (in thousands).
 
At March 31, 2015
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
One-to-Four Family
 
Construction and Land
 
Multifamily
 
Home Equity and Lines of Credit
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Other
 
Unallocated
 
Originated Loans Total
 
Purchased Credit-Impaired
 
Acquired Loans
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,354

 
$
63

 
$

 
$
200

 
$
12

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,629

 
$

 
$
61

 
$
1,690

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
7,129

 
$
807

 
$
218

 
$
12,498

 
$
830

 
$
995

 
$
103

 
$
1,228

 
$
23,808

 
$
400

 
$

 
$
24,208

Loans, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
387,877

 
$
76,122

 
$
18,452

 
$
1,145,472

 
$
56,838

 
$
17,752

 
$
1,585

 
$

 
$
1,704,098

 
$
41,955

 
$
258,586

 
$
2,004,639

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
26,045

 
$
1,106

 
$

 
$
1,967

 
$
324

 
$
127

 
$

 
$

 
$
29,569

 
$

 
$
867

 
$
30,436

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
361,832

 
$
75,016

 
$
18,452

 
$
1,143,505

 
$
56,514

 
$
17,625

 
$
1,585

 
$

 
$
1,674,529

 
$
41,955

 
$
257,719

 
$
1,974,203


 
At December 31, 2014
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
One-to-Four Family
 
Construction and Land
 
Multifamily
 
Home Equity and Lines of Credit
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Other
 
Unallocated
 
Originated Loans Total
 
Purchased Credit-Impaired
 
Acquired Loans
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
2,361

 
$
57

 
$

 
$
215

 
$
13

 
$
109

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,755

 
$

 
$
62

 
$
2,817

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
6,948

 
$
894

 
$
266

 
$
12,004

 
$
888

 
$
732

 
$
134

 
$
1,209

 
$
23,075

 
$
400

 
$

 
$
23,475

Loans, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
390,885

 
$
74,990

 
$
21,445

 
$
1,074,539

 
$
55,486

 
$
12,992

 
$
2,157

 
$

 
$
1,632,494

 
$
44,816

 
$
265,685

 
$
1,942,995

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
29,224

 
$
1,072

 
$

 
$
1,990

 
$
327

 
$
806

 
$

 
$

 
$
33,419

 
$

 
$
855

 
$
34,274

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
361,661

 
$
73,918

 
$
21,445

 
$
1,072,549

 
$
55,159

 
$
12,186

 
$
2,157

 
$

 
$
1,599,075

 
$
44,816

 
$
264,830

 
$
1,908,721


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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The Company monitors the credit quality of its loan portfolio on a regular basis.  Credit quality is monitored by reviewing certain credit quality indicators.  Management has determined that loan-to-value ratios (at period end) and internally assigned credit risk ratings by loan type are the key credit quality indicators that best measure the credit quality of the Company’s loan receivables.  Loan-to-value (LTV) ratios used by management in monitoring credit quality are based on current period loan balances and original appraised values at time of origination (unless a current appraisal has been obtained as a result of the loan being deemed impaired).  In calculating the provision for loan losses, based on past loan loss experience, management has determined that commercial real estate loans and multifamily loans having loan-to-value ratios, as described above, of less than 35%, and one-to-four family loans having loan-to-value ratios, as described above, of less than 60%,  require less of a loss factor than those with higher loan to value ratios.
 
The Company maintains a credit risk rating system as part of the risk assessment of its loan portfolio.  The Company’s lending officers are required to assign a credit risk rating to each loan in their portfolio at origination.  When the lender learns of important financial developments, the risk rating is reviewed accordingly, and adjusted if necessary.  Monthly, management presents monitored assets to the loan committee.  In addition, the Company engages a third-party independent loan reviewer that performs semi-annual reviews of a sample of loans, validating the credit risk ratings assigned to such loans.  The credit risk ratings play an important role in the establishment of the loan loss provision and the allowance for loan losses for originated loans held-for-investment.  After determining the general reserve loss factor for each originated portfolio segment held-for-investment, the originated portfolio segment held-for-investment balance collectively evaluated for impairment is multiplied by the general reserve loss factor for the respective portfolio segment in order to determine the general reserve.  Loans that have an internal credit rating of special mention or accruing substandard receive a multiple of the general reserve loss factors for each portfolio segment, in order to determine the general reserve.

When assigning a risk rating to a loan, management utilizes the Bank’s internal nine-point credit risk rating system. 

1.
Strong
2.
Good
3.
Acceptable
4.
Adequate
5.
Watch
6.
Special Mention
7.
Substandard
8.
Doubtful
9.
Loss
 
Loans rated 1 to 5 are considered pass ratings.  An asset is classified substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Substandard assets have well defined weaknesses based on objective evidence, and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Assets classified as doubtful have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable based on current circumstances.  Assets classified as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted.  Assets which do not currently expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but possess weaknesses, are required to be designated special mention.


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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The following tables detail the recorded investment of originated loans held-for-investment, net of deferred fees and costs, by loan type and credit quality indicator at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (in thousands). 
 
At March 31, 2015
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Multifamily
 
Commercial
 
One-to-Four Family
 
Construction and Land
 
Home Equity and Lines of Credit
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Other
 
Total
 
< 35% LTV
 
=> 35% LTV
 
< 35% LTV
 
=> 35% LTV
 
< 60% LTV
 
=> 60% LTV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Internal Risk Rating
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
66,115

 
$
1,071,673

 
$
50,580

 
$
287,202

 
$
31,022

 
$
40,107

 
$
18,452

 
$
56,215

 
$
16,628

 
$
1,585

 
$
1,639,579

Special Mention
276

 
4,320

 
2,383

 
9,669

 
1,000

 

 

 
356

 
626

 

 
18,630

Substandard
795

 
2,293

 

 
38,043

 
2,609

 
1,384

 

 
267

 
498

 

 
45,889

Originated loans held-for-investment, net
$
67,186

 
$
1,078,286

 
$
52,963

 
$
334,914

 
$
34,631

 
$
41,491

 
$
18,452

 
$
56,838

 
$
17,752

 
$
1,585

 
$
1,704,098


 
At December 31, 2014
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Multifamily
 
Commercial
 
One-to-Four Family
 
Construction and Land
 
Home Equity and Lines of Credit
 
Commercial and Industrial
 
Other
 
Total
 
< 35% LTV
 
=> 35% LTV
 
< 35% LTV
 
=> 35% LTV
 
< 60% LTV
 
=> 60% LTV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Internal Risk Rating
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
64,692

 
$
999,708

 
$
47,534

 
$
289,794

 
$
29,629

 
$
40,527

 
$
21,445

 
$
54,935

 
$
11,421

 
$
2,157

 
$
1,561,842

Special Mention
283

 
4,342

 
2,436

 
9,792

 
1,143

 

 

 
360

 
652

 

 
19,008

Substandard
801

 
4,713

 

 
41,329

 
2,303

 
1,388

 

 
191

 
919

 

 
51,644

Originated loans held-for-investment, net
$
65,776

 
$
1,008,763

 
$
49,970

 
$
340,915

 
$
33,075

 
$
41,915

 
$
21,445

 
$
55,486

 
$
12,992

 
$
2,157

 
$
1,632,494



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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


Included in originated and acquired loans receivable (including held-for-sale) are loans for which the accrual of interest income has been discontinued due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrowers.  The recorded investment of these nonaccrual loans was $13.8 million and $13.9 million at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively. Generally, loans are placed on non-accruing status when they become 90 days or more delinquent, or sooner if considered appropriate by management, and remain on non-accrual status until they are brought current, have six consecutive months of performance under the loan terms, and factors indicating reasonable doubt about the timely collection of payments no longer exist.  Therefore, loans may be current in accordance with their loan terms, or may be less than 90 days delinquent and still be on a non-accruing status.    

These non-accrual amounts included loans deemed to be impaired of $9.6 million and $10.1 million at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively.  Loans on non-accrual status with principal balances less than $500,000, and therefore not meeting the Company’s definition of an impaired loan, amounted to $4.2 million and $3.8 million at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively.  There were no loans held-for-sale at March 31, 2015, or December 31, 2014. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest were $282,000 and $708,000 at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively, and consisted of loans that are considered well secured and in the process of collection.  

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The following tables set forth the detail, and delinquency status, of non-performing loans (non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing), net of deferred fees and costs, at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, excluding loans held-for-sale and PCI loans which have been segregated into pools. For PCI loans, each loan pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flows (in thousands).

 
At March 31, 2015
 
Total Non-Performing Loans
 
Non-Accruing Loans
 
 
 
 
 
0-29 Days Past Due
 
30-89 Days Past Due
 
90 Days or More Past Due
 
Total
 
90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing
 
Total Non-Performing Loans
Loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Special Mention
$

 
$

 
$
545

 
$
545

 
$

 
$
545

Substandard
6,255

 
391

 
3,611

 
10,257

 

 
10,257

Total commercial
6,255

 
391

 
4,156

 
10,802

 

 
10,802

One-to-four family residential
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard
176

 

 
685

 
861

 
282

 
1,143

Total
176

 

 
685

 
861

 
282

 
1,143

LTV => 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard

 
139

 
886

 
1,025

 

 
1,025

Total

 
139

 
886

 
1,025

 

 
1,025

Total one-to-four family residential
176

 
139

 
1,571

 
1,886

 
282

 
2,168

Home equity and lines of credit
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard

 

 
98

 
98

 

 
98

Total home equity and lines of credit

 

 
98

 
98

 

 
98

Commercial and industrial loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard

 

 
32

 
32

 

 
32

Total commercial and industrial loans

 

 
32

 
32

 

 
32

Total non-performing loans held-for-investment
6,431

 
530

 
5,857

 
12,818

 
282

 
13,100

Loans acquired:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

One-to-four family residential
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard

 

 
982

 
982

 

 
982

Total one-to-four family residential

 

 
982

 
982

 

 
982

Total non-performing loans acquired

 

 
982

 
982

 

 
982

Total non-performing loans
$
6,431

 
$
530

 
$
6,839

 
$
13,800

 
$
282

 
$
14,082


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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


 
At December 31, 2014
 
Total Non-Performing Loans
 
Non-Accruing Loans
 
 
 
 
 
0-29 Days Past Due
 
30-89 Days Past Due
 
90 Days or More Past Due
 
Total
 
90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing
 
Total Non-Performing Loans
Loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard
$

 
$
395

 
$
10,769

 
$
11,164

 
$

 
$
11,164

Total commercial

 
395

 
10,769

 
11,164

 

 
11,164

One-to-four family residential
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard

 
190

 
674

 
864

 
286

 
1,150

Total

 
190

 
674

 
864

 
286

 
1,150

LTV => 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard

 

 
1,028

 
1,028

 

 
1,028

Total

 

 
1,028

 
1,028

 

 
1,028

Total one-to-four family residential

 
190

 
1,702

 
1,892

 
286

 
2,178

Home equity and lines of credit
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard

 
98

 

 
98

 

 
98

Total home equity and lines of credit

 
98

 

 
98

 

 
98

Commercial and industrial loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Substandard

 

 
408

 
408

 

 
408

Total commercial and industrial loans

 

 
408

 
408

 

 
408

Total non-performing loans held-for-investment

 
683

 
12,879

 
13,562

 
286

 
13,848

Loans acquired:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

One-to-four family residential
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass

 

 

 

 
422

 
422

Substandard

 

 
313

 
313

 

 
313

Total one-to-four family residential

 


313


313


422


735

Total non-performing loans acquired:

 

 
313

 
313

 
422

 
735

Total non-performing loans
$

 
$
683

 
$
13,192

 
$
13,875

 
$
708

 
$
14,583


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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The following tables set forth the detail and delinquency status of originated and acquired loans held-for-investment, net of deferred fees and costs, by performing and non-performing loans at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
Performing (Accruing) Loans
 
 
 
 
 
0-29 Days Past Due
 
30-89 Days Past Due
 
Total
 
Non-Performing Loans
 
Total Loans Receivable, net
Loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
LTV < 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Pass
$
50,469

 
$
111

 
$
50,580

 
$

 
$
50,580

Special Mention
2,383

 

 
2,383

 

 
2,383

Total
52,852

 
111

 
52,963

 

 
52,963

LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
284,518

 
2,684

 
287,202

 

 
287,202

Special Mention
9,123

 

 
9,123

 
545

 
9,668

Substandard
22,577

 
5,210

 
27,787

 
10,257

 
38,044

Total
316,218

 
7,894

 
324,112

 
10,802

 
334,914

Total commercial
369,070

 
8,005

 
377,075

 
10,802

 
387,877

One-to-four family residential
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
30,370

 
653

 
31,023

 

 
31,023

Special Mention
624

 
376

 
1,000

 

 
1,000

Substandard
954

 
511

 
1,465

 
1,143

 
2,608

Total
31,948

 
1,540

 
33,488

 
1,143

 
34,631

LTV => 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
40,107

 

 
40,107

 

 
40,107

Substandard

 
359

 
359

 
1,025

 
1,384

Total
40,107

 
359

 
40,466

 
1,025

 
41,491

Total one-to-four family residential
72,055

 
1,899

 
73,954

 
2,168

 
76,122

Construction and land
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
18,452

 


 
18,452

 


 
18,452

Total construction and land
18,452

 

 
18,452

 

 
18,452

Multifamily
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
65,969

 
146

 
66,115

 

 
66,115

Special Mention
276

 

 
276

 

 
276

Substandard
795

 

 
795

 

 
795

Total
67,040

 
146

 
67,186

 

 
67,186

LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
1,071,673

 

 
1,071,673

 

 
1,071,673

Special Mention
2,715

 
1,605

 
4,320

 

 
4,320

Substandard
1,966

 
327

 
2,293

 

 
2,293

Total
1,076,354

 
1,932

 
1,078,286

 

 
1,078,286

Total multifamily
1,143,394

 
2,078

 
1,145,472

 

 
1,145,472

Home equity and lines of credit
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
55,994

 
221

 
56,215

 

 
56,215

Special Mention
356

 

 
356

 

 
356

Substandard
77

 
92

 
169

 
98

 
267

Total home equity and lines of credit
56,427

 
313

 
56,740

 
98

 
56,838

Commercial and industrial loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
16,613

 
15

 
16,628

 

 
16,628

Special Mention
626

 

 
626

 

 
626

Substandard
466

 

 
466

 
32

 
498

Total commercial and industrial loans
17,705

 
15

 
17,720

 
32

 
17,752

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


 
March 31, 2015
 
Performing (Accruing) Loans
 
 
 
 
 
0-29 Days Past Due
 
30-89 Days Past Due
 
Total
 
Non-Performing Loans
 
Total Loans Receivable, net
Other loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
1,530

 
55

 
1,585

 

 
1,585

Total other loans
1,530

 
55

 
1,585

 

 
1,585

Total originated loans held-for-investment
$
1,678,633

 
$
12,365

 
$
1,690,998

 
$
13,100

 
$
1,704,098

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV < 60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
220,286

 
213

 
220,499

 

 
220,499

Special Mention
510

 
78

 
588

 

 
588

Substandard
557

 
64

 
621

 
982

 
1,603

Total
221,353

 
355

 
221,708

 
982

 
222,690

LTV => 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
5,754

 

 
5,754

 

 
5,754

Substandard
291

 

 
291

 

 
291

Total
6,045

 

 
6,045

 

 
6,045

Total one-to-four family residential
227,398

 
355

 
227,753

 
982

 
228,735

Commercial
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
LTV < 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Pass
2,432

 

 
2,432

 

 
2,432

Special Mention
186

 
520

 
706

 

 
706

Total
2,618

 
520

 
3,138

 

 
3,138

LTV => 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
5,779

 

 
5,779

 

 
5,779

Special Mention
907

 

 
907

 

 
907

Substandard

 
2,079

 
2,079

 

 
2,079

Total
6,686

 
2,079

 
8,765

 

 
8,765

Total commercial
9,304

 
2,599

 
11,903

 

 
11,903

Multifamily
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Pass
4,818

 

 
4,818

 

 
4,818

Special Mention
158

 

 
158

 

 
158

Total
4,976

 

 
4,976

 

 
4,976

LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
12,619

 

 
12,619

 

 
12,619

Special Mention
353

 

 
353

 

 
353

Total
12,972

 

 
12,972

 

 
12,972

Total multifamily
17,948

 

 
17,948

 

 
17,948

Total loans acquired
254,650

 
2,954

 
257,604

 
982

 
258,586

 
$
1,933,283

 
$
15,319

 
$
1,948,602

 
$
14,082

 
$
1,962,684



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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


 
December 31, 2014
 
Performing (Accruing) Loans
 
 
 
 
 
0-29 Days Past Due
 
30-89 Days Past Due
 
Total
 
Non-Performing Loans
 
Total Loans Receivable, net
Loans held-for-investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
LTV < 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Pass
$
47,534

 
$

 
$
47,534

 

 
$
47,534

Special Mention
2,436

 

 
2,436

 

 
2,436

Total
49,970

 

 
49,970

 

 
49,970

LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
288,915

 
878

 
289,793

 

 
289,793

Special Mention
9,792

 

 
9,792

 

 
9,792

Substandard
25,073

 
5,093

 
30,166

 
11,164

 
41,330

Total
323,780

 
5,971

 
329,751

 
11,164

 
340,915

Total commercial
373,750

 
5,971

 
379,721

 
11,164

 
390,885

One-to-four family residential
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
29,288

 
341

 
29,629

 

 
29,629

Special Mention
1,143

 

 
1,143

 

 
1,143

Substandard
867

 
286

 
1,153

 
1,150

 
2,303

Total
31,298

 
627

 
31,925

 
1,150

 
33,075

LTV => 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
38,062

 
2,465

 
40,527

 

 
40,527

Substandard

 
360

 
360

 
1,028

 
1,388

Total
38,062

 
2,825

 
40,887

 
1,028

 
41,915

Total one-to-four family residential
69,360

 
3,452

 
72,812

 
2,178

 
74,990

Construction and land
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
21,445

 

 
21,445

 

 
21,445

Total construction and land
21,445

 

 
21,445

 

 
21,445

Multifamily
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

LTV < 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
64,692

 

 
64,692

 

 
64,692

Special Mention
283

 

 
283

 

 
283

Substandard
801

 

 
801

 

 
801

Total
65,776

 

 
65,776

 

 
65,776

LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
999,469

 
239

 
999,708

 

 
999,708

Special Mention
3,822

 
520

 
4,342

 

 
4,342

Substandard
4,382

 
331

 
4,713

 

 
4,713

Total
1,007,673

 
1,090

 
1,008,763

 

 
1,008,763

Total multifamily
1,073,449

 
1,090

 
1,074,539

 

 
1,074,539

Home equity and lines of credit
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
54,800

 
135

 
54,935

 

 
54,935

Special Mention
360

 

 
360

 

 
360

Substandard
93

 

 
93

 
98

 
191

Total home equity and lines of credit
55,253

 
135

 
55,388

 
98

 
55,486

Commercial and industrial loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
11,331

 
90

 
11,421

 

 
11,421

Special Mention
652

 

 
652

 

 
652

Substandard
479

 
32

 
511

 
408

 
919

Total commercial and industrial loans
12,462

 
122

 
12,584

 
408

 
12,992

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


 
December 31, 2014
 
Performing (Accruing) Loans
 
 
 
 
 
0-29 Days Past Due
 
30-89 Days Past Due
 
Total
 
Non-Performing Loans
 
Total Loans Receivable, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
2,097

 
60

 
2,157

 

 
2,157

Total other loans
2,097

 
60

 
2,157

 

 
2,157

Total originated loans held-for-investment
$
1,607,816

 
$
10,830

 
$
1,618,646

 
$
13,848

 
$
1,632,494

Loans Acquired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV < 60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
225,741

 
526

 
226,267

 
422

 
226,689

Special Mention
597

 

 
597

 

 
597

Substandard
424

 

 
424

 
313

 
737

Total
226,762

 
526

 
227,288

 
735

 
228,023

LTV => 60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
5,787

 
375

 
6,162

 

 
6,162

Substandard
294

 

 
294

 

 
294

Total
6,081

 
375

 
6,456

 

 
6,456

Total one-to-four family residential
232,843

 
901

 
233,744

 
735

 
234,479

Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV < 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
2,477

 

 
2,477

 

 
2,477

Special Mention
187

 
521

 
708

 

 
708

Total
2,664

 
521

 
3,185

 

 
3,185

LTV => 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
5,817

 

 
5,817

 

 
5,817

Special Mention
2,997

 

 
2,997

 

 
2,997

Total
8,814

 

 
8,814

 

 
8,814

Total commercial
11,478

 
521

 
11,999

 

 
11,999

Construction and land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
363

 

 
363

 

 
363

Total construction and land
363

 

 
363

 

 
363

Multifamily
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV < 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
4,857

 

 
4,857

 

 
4,857

Special Mention
164

 

 
164

 

 
164

Total
5,021

 

 
5,021

 

 
5,021

LTV => 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
13,457

 

 
13,457

 

 
13,457

Special Mention
366

 

 
366

 

 
366

Total
13,823

 

 
13,823

 

 
13,823

Total multifamily
18,844

 

 
18,844

 

 
18,844

Total loans acquired
263,528

 
1,422

 
264,950

 
735

 
265,685

 
$
1,871,344

 
$
12,252

 
$
1,883,596

 
$
14,583

 
$
1,898,179


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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The following table summarizes originated and acquired impaired loans as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (in thousands).
 
At March 31, 2015
 
At December 31, 2014
 
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Related Allowance
 
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Related Allowance
With No Allowance Recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
2,461

 
2,598

 

 
3,311

 
3,448

 

Special Mention
545

 
545

 

 

 

 

Substandard
10,611

 
11,717

 

 
12,880

 
14,339

 

One-to-four family residential
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV < 60%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
20

 
20

 

 
66

 
66

 

Special Mention
138

 
138

 

 
138

 
138

 

Substandard
259

 
259

 

 
262

 
262

 

Multifamily
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
83

 
554

 

 
86

 
557

 
 
Substandard
471

 
471

 

 
477

 
477

 

Home equity and lines of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention
48

 
48

 

 
49

 
49

 

Commercial and industrial loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention

 

 

 
267

 
268

 

Substandard
96

 
96

 

 
99

 
99

 

With a Related Allowance Recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
12,428

 
12,893

 
(1,354
)
 
13,033

 
14,365

 
(2,361
)
One-to-four family residential
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV < 60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
65

 
65

 
(7
)
 

 

 

Special Mention
316

 
316

 
(2
)
 
319

 
319

 
(4
)
Substandard
884

 
884

 
(104
)
 
848

 
848

 
(95
)
LTV => 60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
291

 
291

 
(11
)
 
294

 
294

 
(20
)
Multifamily
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV => 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
1,413

 
1,413

 
(200
)
 
1,427

 
1,427

 
(215
)
Home equity and lines of credit
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention
276

 
276

 
(12
)
 
278

 
278

 
(13
)
Commercial and industrial loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention
31

 
31

 

 
32

 
32

 
(1
)
Substandard

 

 

 
408

 
530

 
(108
)
Total:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
26,045

 
27,753

 
(1,354
)
 
29,224

 
32,152

 
(2,361
)
One-to-four family residential
1,973

 
1,973

 
(124
)
 
1,927

 
1,927

 
(119
)
Multifamily
1,967

 
2,438

 
(200
)
 
1,990

 
2,461

 
(215
)
Home equity and lines of credit
324

 
324

 
(12
)
 
327

 
327

 
(13
)
Commercial and industrial loans
127

 
127

 

 
806

 
929

 
(109
)
 
$
30,436

 
$
32,615

 
$
(1,690
)
 
$
34,274

 
$
37,796

 
$
(2,817
)


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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


Included in the above table at March 31, 2015, are loans with carrying balances of $10.3 million that were not written down by either charge-offs or specific reserves in our allowance for loan losses.  Included in the above table at December 31, 2014, are loans with carrying balances of $13.1 million that were not written down by either charge-offs or specific reserves in our allowance for loan losses.  Loans not written down by charge-offs or specific reserves at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, are considered to have sufficient collateral values, less costs to sell, to support the carrying balances of the loans.    
The following table summarizes the average recorded investment in originated and acquired impaired loans and interest recognized on impaired loans as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 (in thousands).

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


 
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2014
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income
With No Allowance Recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Commercial
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
LTV < 35%
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Pass
$

 
$

 
$
1,703

 
$

LTV => 35%
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Pass
2,886

 
36

 
11,535

 
37

Special Mention
273

 

 

 

Substandard
11,746

 
108

 
7,114

 
141

Construction and land
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Substandard

 

 
54

 

One-to-four family residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV < 60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
43

 

 
35

 

Special Mention
138

 
2

 
324

 
1

Substandard
261

 
3

 
268

 
3

Multifamily
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV => 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
85

 
4

 

 

Substandard
474

 
5

 
589

 
10

Home equity and lines of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention
49

 
1

 

 

Substandard

 

 
500

 

Commercial and industrial loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention
134

 
3

 
210

 
4

Substandard
98

 

 
843

 
8

With a Related Allowance Recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV => 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention

 

 
1,450

 
7

Substandard
12,731

 
39

 
10,295

 
76

One-to-four family residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV < 60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
33

 

 

 

Special Mention
318

 
2

 
314

 
2

Substandard
866

 
4

 

 

LTV => 60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
293

 
1

 
321

 

Multifamily
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LTV => 35%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
1,420

 
13

 
1,474

 
13

Home equity and lines of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention
277

 
2

 
340

 
2

Substandard

 

 
500

 

Commercial and industrial loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special Mention
32

 
1

 

 

Substandard
204

 

 
425

 
2

Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
27,636

 
183

 
32,097

 
261

One-to-four family residential
1,952

 
12

 
1,262

 
6

Construction and land

 

 
54

 

Multifamily
1,979

 
22

 
2,063

 
23

Home equity and lines of credit
326

 
3

 
1,340

 
2

Commercial and industrial loans
468

 
4

 
1,478

 
14

 
$
32,361

 
$
224

 
$
38,294

 
$
306

     

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The following table summarizes loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the three months ended March 31, 2015. There were no loans modified as troubled debt restructurings during the three months ended March 31, 2014 .
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
 
Number of
 
Outstanding Recorded
 
Outstanding Recorded
 
Relationships
 
Investment
 
Investment
 
 
 
(in thousands)
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate loans
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard
1
 
$6,254
 
$6,254
One-to-four family residential
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
1
 
20
 
20
Substandard
1
 
43
 
43
Total Troubled Debt Restructurings
3
 
$6,317
 
$6,317

The commercial real estate relationship in the table above represents five loans to one borrower that were restructured into one loan during the three months ended March 31, 2015. These loans were restructured to provide forgiveness of debt, after the borrower made a $500,000 principal payment. The remaining two relationships in the table above were restructured to receive reduced interest rates.
 
At March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, we had troubled debt restructurings of $29.4 million and $33.8 million, respectively.

Management classifies all troubled debt restructurings as impaired loans.  Impaired loans are individually assessed to determine that the loan’s carrying value is not in excess of the estimated fair value of the collateral less cost to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent, or the present value of the expected future cash flows, if the loan is not collateral dependent. Management performs a detailed evaluation of each impaired loan and generally obtains updated appraisals as part of the evaluation.  In addition, management adjusts estimated fair values down to appropriately consider recent market conditions, our willingness to accept a lower sales price to effect a quick sale, and costs to dispose of any supporting collateral.  Determining the estimated fair value of underlying collateral (and related costs to sell) can be difficult in illiquid real estate markets and is subject to significant assumptions and estimates.  Management employs an independent third-party expert in appraisal preparation and review to ascertain the reasonableness of updated appraisals.  Projecting the expected cash flows under troubled debt restructurings which are not collateral dependent is inherently subjective and requires, among other things, an evaluation of the borrower’s current and projected financial condition. Actual results may be significantly different than our projections and our established allowance for loan losses on these loans, which could have a material effect on our financial results.

At March 31, 2015, no TDR loan that was restructured during the twelve months ended March 31, 2015, had subsequently defaulted.

Note 4 – Deposits

Deposits account balances are summarized as follows (in thousands).
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Non-interest-bearing demand
$
271,240

 
$
269,466

Interest-bearing negotiable orders of withdrawal (NOW)
128,647

 
124,961

Savings and money market
945,755

 
873,094

Certificates of deposit
432,607

 
353,144

Total deposits
$
1,778,249

 
$
1,620,665

 

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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


Interest expense on deposit accounts is summarized for the periods indicated (in thousands).
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Negotiable orders of withdrawal, savings, and money market
$
954

 
$
479

Certificates of deposit
1,120

 
759

Total interest expense on deposit accounts
$
2,074

 
$
1,238


Note 5 Equity Incentive Plan
 
The following table is a summary of the Company’s stock options outstanding as of March 31, 2015, and changes therein during the three months then ended.
 
Number of Stock Options
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Contractual Life (years)
Outstanding - December 31, 2014
5,138,072

 
$
3.08

 
$
10.04

 
7.44

Forfeited
(22,000
)
 
3.91

 
13.13

 

Exercised
(78,424
)
 
2.30

 
7.09

 

Outstanding - March 31, 2015
5,037,648

 
3.09

 
10.41

 
7.21

Exercisable - March 31, 2015
2,558,538

 
$
2.32

 
$
7.74

 
3.85

 
Expected future stock option expense related to the non-vested options outstanding as of March 31, 2015, is $8.2 million over an average period of 4.20 years.
The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s restricted share awards as of March 31, 2015, and changes therein during the three months then ended.
 
Number of Shares Awarded
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at December 31, 2014
1,003,074

 
$
13.11

Vested
(1,234
)
 
9.44

Forfeited
(12,000
)
 
13.13

Non-vested at March 31, 2015
989,840

 
$
13.12

 
Expected future stock award expense related to the non-vested restricted share awards as of March 31, 2015, is $11.0 million over an average period of 4.19 years.    

During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded $944,000 and $252,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation related to the above plans.  
 
Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present the assets reported on the consolidated balance sheet at their estimated fair value as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, by level within the fair value hierarchy as required by the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC.  Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.


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Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlations or other means.

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

 
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2015 Using:
 
Carrying Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
(in thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE
$
667,232

 
$

 
$
667,232

 
$

Non-GSE
899

 

 
899

 

Other securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
59,909

 

 
59,909

 

Equities
617

 
617

 

 

Total available-for-sale
728,657

 
617

 
728,040

 

Trading securities
6,748

 
6,748

 

 

Total
$
735,405

 
$
7,365

 
$
728,040

 
$

Measured on a non-recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
$
15,424

 
$

 
$

 
$
15,424

One-to-four family residential mortgage
1,432

 

 

 
1,432

Multifamily
1,296

 

 

 
1,296

Home equity and lines of credit
264

 

 

 
264

Total impaired real estate loans
18,416

 

 

 
18,416

Commercial and industrial loans
31

 

 

 
31

Other real estate owned
532

 

 

 
532

Total
$
18,979

 
$

 
$

 
$
18,979


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Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 Using:
 
Carrying Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
(in thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GSE
$
699,790

 
$

 
$
699,790

 
$

Non-GSE
1,026

 

 
1,026

 

Other securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
70,013

 

 
70,013

 

Equities
410

 
410

 

 

Total available-for-sale
771,239

 
410

 
770,829

 

Trading securities
6,422

 
6,422

 

 

Total
$
777,661

 
$
6,832

 
$
770,829

 
$

Measured on a non-recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate
$
17,438

 
$

 
$

 
$
17,438

One-to-four family residential mortgage
672

 

 

 
672

Multifamily
1,513

 

 

 
1,513

Home equity and lines of credit
278

 

 

 
278

Total impaired real estate loans
19,901

 

 

 
19,901

Commercial and industrial loans
440

 

 

 
440

Other real estate owned
752

 

 

 
752

Total
$
21,093

 
$

 
$

 
$
21,093


The following table presents qualitative information for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands).
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Methodology
 
Unobservable Inputs       
 
Range of Inputs
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Impaired loans
$
18,447

 
$
20,341

 
Appraisals
 
Discount for costs to sell
 
7.0%
 
7.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount for quick sale
 
10.0% - 40.0%
 
10.0% - 40.0%
 
 
 
 
 
Discounted cash flows
 
Interest rates
 
4.6% to 7.5%
 
4.6% to 7.5%
Other real estate owned
$
532

 
$
752

 
Appraisals
 
Discount for costs to sell
 
7.0%
 
7.0%

    

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Available for Sale Securities: The estimated fair values for mortgage-backed and corporate securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized third-party pricing service.  The estimated fair values are derived primarily from cash flow models, which include assumptions for interest rates, credit losses, and prepayment speeds.  Broker/dealer quotes are utilized as well, when such quotes are available and deemed representative of the market.  The significant inputs utilized in the cash flow models are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company (Observable Inputs), and are therefore classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.  The estimated fair values of equity securities, classified as Level 1, are derived from quoted market prices in active markets.  Equity securities consist of publicly traded mutual funds.  There were no transfers of securities between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2015.     
Trading Securities: Fair values are derived from quoted market prices in active markets.  The assets consist of publicly traded mutual funds.
 
Impaired Loans: At March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, the Company had impaired originated loans held-for-investment with outstanding principal balances of $22.2 million and $23.7 million, respectively, that were recorded at their estimated fair value of $18.4 million and $20.3 million, respectively.  The Company recorded net impairment recoveries of $482,000 and $107,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, respectively, utilizing Level 3 inputs.  For purposes of estimating fair value of impaired loans, management utilizes independent appraisals, if the loan is collateral dependent, adjusted downward by management, as necessary, for changes in relevant valuation factors subsequent to the appraisal date, or the present value of expected future cash flows for non-collateral dependent loans and troubled debt restructurings.
 
Other Real Estate Owned (OREO):  At March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, the Company had assets acquired through foreclosure, or deed in lieu of foreclosure, of $532,000 and $752,000, respectively.  These assets are recorded at estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs when acquired, establishing a new cost basis.  Estimated fair value is generally based on independent appraisals.  These appraisals include adjustments to comparable assets based on the appraisers’ market knowledge and experience, and are considered Level 3 inputs.  When an asset is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over fair value, less estimated selling costs, is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  If the estimated fair value of the asset declines, a write-down is recorded through non-interest expense.  The valuation of foreclosed assets is subjective in nature and may be adjusted in the future because of changes in economic conditions. 
 
There was a $71,000 subsequent valuation adjustment to one OREO property for the three months ended March 31, 2015.  Operating costs after acquisition are expensed.    

In addition, the Company may be required, from time to time, to measure the fair value of certain other financial assets on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  The adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write downs of individual assets.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The FASB ASC Topic for Financial Instruments requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.  The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above.  The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of other financial assets and financial liabilities not already discussed above:
 
(a)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Certificates of Deposit
Cash and cash equivalents are short-term in nature with original maturities of six months or less; the carrying amount approximates fair value.  Certificates of deposit having original terms of six-months or less; the carrying value generally approximates fair value.  Certificates of deposit with an original maturity of six months or greater; the fair value is derived from discounted cash flows.
 

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(b)
Securities (Held to Maturity)
The estimated fair values for substantially all of our securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service.  The independent pricing service utilizes market prices of same or similar securities whenever such prices are available.  Prices involving distressed sellers are not utilized in determining fair value.  Where necessary, the independent third-party pricing service estimates fair value using models employing techniques such as discounted cash flow analyses.  The assumptions used in these models typically include assumptions for interest rates, credit losses, and prepayments, utilizing market observable data where available.
 
(c)
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Stock
The fair value for Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLB) stock is its carrying value, since this is the amount for which it could be redeemed and there is no active market for this stock.
 
(d)
Loans (Held-for-Investment)
Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by type such as originated and purchased, and further segregated by residential mortgage, construction, land, multifamily, commercial and consumer.  Each loan category is further segmented into amortizing and non-amortizing and fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and nonperforming categories.  The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current prepayment assumptions and current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  This method of estimating fair value does not incorporate the exit price concept of fair value prescribed by the FASB ASC Topic for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.
 
(e)
Loans (Held-for-Sale)
Held-for-sale loans are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value, less costs to sell, and therefore fair value is equal to carrying value.
 
(f)
Deposits
The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings, NOW and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand.  The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
 
(g)
Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. 

The fair value of off‑balance sheet commitments is insignificant and therefore not included in the following table.
 
(h)
Borrowings
The fair value of borrowings is estimated by discounting future cash flows based on rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturity.
 
(i)
Advance Payments by Borrowers
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance have no stated maturity; the fair value is equal to the amount currently payable.


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NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The estimated fair value of the Company’s significant financial instruments at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, is presented in the following tables (in thousands).
 
March 31, 2015
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
93,081

 
$
93,081

 
$

 
$

 
$
93,081

Trading securities
6,748

 
6,748

 

 

 
6,748

Securities available-for-sale
728,657

 
617

 
728,040

 

 
728,657

Securities held-to-maturity
2,978

 

 
3,046

 

 
3,046

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost
28,656

 

 
28,656

 

 
28,656

Net loans held-for-investment
1,978,741

 

 

 
1,997,797

 
1,997,797

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
1,778,249

 
$

 
$
1,781,845

 
$

 
$
1,781,845

Repurchase agreements, Federal Home Loan Bank advances and and other borrowings
660,044

 

 
664,641

 

 
664,641

Advance payments by borrowers
10,149

 

 
10,149

 

 
10,149

 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
76,709

 
$
76,709

 
$

 
$

 
$
76,709

Trading securities
6,422

 
6,422

 

 

 
6,422

Securities available-for-sale
771,239

 
410

 
770,829

 

 
771,239

Securities held-to-maturity
3,609

 

 
3,691

 

 
3,691

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost
29,219

 

 
29,219

 

 
29,219

Net loans held-for-investment
1,916,703

 

 

 
1,949,511

 
1,949,511

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
1,620,665

 
$

 
$
1,622,536

 
$

 
$
1,622,536

Repurchase agreements, Federal Home Loan Bank advances and and other borrowings
778,658

 

 
781,196

 

 
781,196

Advance payments by borrowers
7,792

 

 
7,792

 

 
7,792

 
Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected losses, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Fair value estimates are based on existing on-and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

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Note 7 – Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  For purposes of calculating basic earnings per share, weighted average common shares outstanding excludes unallocated employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares that have not been committed for release and unvested restricted stock.

Diluted earnings per share is computed using the same method as basic earnings per share, but reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and unvested shares of restricted stock were exercised and converted into common stock.  These potentially dilutive shares are included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period using the treasury stock method.  When applying the treasury stock method, we add: (1) the assumed proceeds from option exercises; (2) the tax benefit, if any, that would have been credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of non-qualified stock options and vesting of shares of restricted stock; and (3) the average unamortized compensation costs related to unvested shares of restricted stock and stock options.  We then divide this sum by our average stock price for the period to calculate assumed shares repurchased.  The excess of the number of shares issuable over the number of shares assumed to be repurchased is added to basic weighted average common shares to calculate diluted earnings per share.
 
The following is a summary of the Company’s earnings per share calculations and reconciliation of basic to diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands, except per share data).
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Net income available to common stockholders
 
$
5,002

 
$
5,219

 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic
 
43,751,218

 
53,597,832

Effect of non-vested restricted stock and stock options outstanding
 
1,152,703

 
1,045,955

Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted
 
44,903,921

 
54,643,787

Earnings per share-basic
 
$
0.11

 
$
0.10

Earnings per share-diluted
 
$
0.11

 
$
0.10

Anti-dilutive shares
 
2,456,600

 
34,200

 
Note 8 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, “Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure.” This ASU clarifies that if an in-substance repossession occurs, a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure, or the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal arrangement. This ASU requires interim and annual disclosure of both the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. ASU No. 2014-04 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



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Note 9 – Subsequent Events

On April 13, 2015, New York City legislation enacted general corporate tax reforms that substantially conforms New York City's tax laws to New York State tax reforms enacted in 2014. The changes are effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2015. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of these tax reforms on its consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows and expects to have a $795,000 write-down of deferred tax assets as a result of these tax reforms.

    

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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report contains certain “forward-looking statements,” which can be identified by the use of such words as “estimate”, “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” and words of similar meaning.  These forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: 

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

These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control.  In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. 
 
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;
competition among depository and other financial institutions;
inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
adverse changes in the securities or credit markets;
changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;
our ability to manage operations in the current economic conditions;
our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;
our ability to successfully integrate acquired entities;
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
cyber attacks, computer viruses and other technological risks that may breach the security of our websites or other systems to obtain unauthorized access to confidential information and destroy data or disable our systems;
changes in our organization, compensation, and benefit plans;
changes in the level of government support for housing finance;
significant increases in our loan losses; and
changes in the financial condition, results of operations, or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.
 
Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.  Except as required by law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this Form 10-Q, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 
 

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Critical Accounting Policies
 
Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by this report, contains a summary of significant accounting policies.  Various elements of these accounting policies, by their nature, are inherently subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other subjective assessments.  Certain assets are carried in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at estimated fair value or the lower of cost or estimated fair value.  Policies with respect to the methodologies used to determine the allowance for loan losses, estimated cash flows of our PCI loans, and judgments regarding the valuation of intangible assets and securities as well as the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets are the most critical accounting policies because they are important to the presentation of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, involve a higher degree of complexity, and require management to make difficult and subjective judgments which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. The use of different judgments, assumptions, and estimates could result in material differences in the results of operations or financial condition.  These critical accounting policies and their application are reviewed periodically and, at least annually, with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.  For a further discussion of the critical accounting policies of the Company, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Overview
This overview highlights selected information and may not contain all the information that is important to you in understanding our performance during the period.  For a more complete understanding of trends, events, commitments, uncertainties, liquidity, capital resources, and critical accounting estimates, you should read this entire document carefully, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
 
Net income amounted to $5.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $0.11 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.10 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, our return on average assets was 0.66%, as compared to 0.78% for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  For the three months ended March 31, 2015, our return on average stockholders’ equity was 3.44% as compared to 2.97% for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014
Total assets increased $29.6 million, or 1.0%, to $3.05 billion at March 31, 2015, from $3.02 billion at December 31, 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in loans held-for-investment, net, of $61.6 million and cash and cash equivalents of $16.4 million, partially offset by decreases in securities available-for-sale of $42.6 million and other assets of $5.7 million.
 
Cash and cash equivalents increased $16.4 million, or 21.3%, to $93.1 million at March 31, 2015, from $76.7 million at December 31, 2014, primarily due to an increase in interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions. 
 
The securities available-for-sale portfolio totaled $728.7 million at March 31, 2015, compared to $771.2 million at December 31, 2014.  At March 31, 2015, $667.2 million of the portfolio consisted of residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae. In addition, the Company held $59.9 million in corporate bonds, all of which were rated investment grade at March 31, 2015, and also held $617,000 of equity investments in money market mutual funds. The effective duration of the securities portfolio at March 31, 2015 was 3.34 years.
 
 Total loans held-for-investment, net, increased $61.6 million to $2.00 billion at March 31, 2015, as compared to $1.94 billion at December 31, 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in originated loans held-for-investment, net, partially offset by decreases in loans acquired and purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans held-for-investment.


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Originated loans held-for-investment, net, totaled $1.70 billion at March 31, 2015, as compared to $1.63 billion at December 31, 2014.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in multifamily real estate loans of $70.8 million, or 6.6%, to $1.14 billion at March 31, 2015, from $1.07 billion at December 31, 2014. The following table details our multifamily real estate originations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands).

Originations
 
Weighted Average Interest Rate
 
Weighted Average Loan-to-Value Ratio
 
Weighted Average Months to Next Rate Change or Maturity for Fixed Rate Loans
 
(F)ixed or (V)ariable
 
Amortization Term
$
100,194

 
3.46%
 
64%
 
87
 
V
 
20 to 30 Years
535

 
4.11%
 
28%
 
180
 
F
 
15 Years
$
100,729

 
3.46%
 
64%
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
PCI loans, primarily acquired as part of a transaction with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, totaled $42.0 million at March 31, 2015, as compared to $44.8 million at December 31, 2014.  The Company accreted interest income of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.    
    
Total liabilities increased $40.9 million, or 1.7%, to $2.47 billion at March 31, 2015, from $2.43 billion at December 31, 2014.  The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in deposits of $157.6 million, partially offset by decreases in securities sold under agreements to repurchase of $109.2 million and Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings of $9.4 million.
    
Deposits increased $157.6 million, or 9.7%, to $1.78 billion at March 31, 2015, from $1.62 billion at December 31, 2014. The increase was attributable to increases of $79.5 million in certificates of deposit accounts ($62.8 million of which were brokered deposits), $60.8 million in savings accounts, $11.8 million in money market accounts and $5.5 million in transaction accounts.  
 
Borrowings and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased by $118.6 million, or 15.2%, to $660.0 million at March 31, 2015, from $778.7 million at December 31, 2014.  Management utilizes borrowings to mitigate interest rate risk, for short-term liquidity, and to a lesser extent as part of leverage strategies.  The following is a table of term borrowing maturities (excluding capitalized leases and overnight borrowings) and the weighted average rate by year (dollars in thousands) at March 31, 2015
 
Year
 
Amount
 
Weighted Average Rate
2015
 
$213,863
 
1.19%
2016
 
108,910
 
2.18%
2017
 
135,003
 
1.32%
2018
 
142,715
 
1.66%
2019
 
33,502
 
1.88%
2020
 
20,000
 
1.58%
 
 
$653,993
 
1.53%
 
Total stockholders’ equity decreased by $11.3 million to $582.6 million at March 31, 2015, from $593.9 million at December 31, 2014.  This decrease was primarily attributable to stock repurchases of $17.5 million and dividend payments of $3.2 million. These decreases were partially offset by net income of $5.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, a $2.8 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive income, primarily as a result of the increase in fair value of our securities available-for-sale portfolio in response to the decrease in the interest rate environment from December 31, 2014, and a $1.5 million increase related to stock compensation activity.
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
Net income. Net income was $5.0 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and March 31, 2014, respectively. Significant variances from the comparable prior year period are as follows: an $869,000 increase in net interest income, a $217,000 decrease in the provision for loan losses, a $68,000 decrease in non-interest income, a $2.2 million increase in non-interest expense, and a $1.0 million decrease in income tax expense.


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Interest Income. Interest income increased $2.0 million, or 8.7%, to $24.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $22.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily due to an increase in average interest-earing assets of $341.5 million, or 13.7%, partially offset by a 16 basis point decline in yields earned on interest-earning assets. Interest income on loans increased by $2.9 million, primarily attributable to an increase in the average loan balances of $468.7 million, which was partially offset by a decrease of 54 basis points in the yield earned. The Company accreted interest income related to its PCI loans of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Interest income on loans for the three months ended March 31, 2015, reflected prepayment loan income of $562,000 compared to $535,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The March 2014 quarter also included a recovery of $246,000 of interest income that was previously charged-off related to a loan payoff. Interest income on mortgage backed securities decreased by $1.0 million primarily due to a decrease in the average balances of $167.8 million, or 19.6%, and a decrease of seven basis points in the yield earned.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $1.1 million, or 30.7%, to $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase was comprised of an increase of $836,000 in interest expense on deposits and an increase of $284,000 in interest expense on borrowings.  The increase in interest expense on deposits was attributed to an increase in the average balance of interest bearing deposits of $175.3 million, or 14.0%, to $1.43 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $1.25 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2014, and to a 19 basis point increase in the cost of interest bearing deposits to 0.59% from 0.40%, due to higher rates offered on our deposit products. The increase in interest expense on borrowings was attributed to an increase in the average balances of borrowings of $258.0 million, or 53.8%, to $737.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $479.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, partially offset by a 56 basis point decrease in the cost of borrowings to 1.48%, from 2.04% for the three months ended March 31, 2014
Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 increased $869,000, or 4.5%, primarily due to a $341.5 million, or 13.7%, increase in our average interest-earning assets, partially offset by a 25 basis point decrease in our net interest margin to 2.85%. The increase in average interest-earning assets was primarily attributable to an increase in average loans outstanding of $468.7 million and an increase in interest-earning deposits in financial institutions of $40.7 million, partially offset by a decrease in average mortgage-backed securities of $167.8 million.  Yields earned on interest-earning assets decreased 16 basis points to 3.53% for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from 3.69% for the comparable prior year period. Net interest income for the March 2015 quarter was also impacted by an increase in interest expense, driven by a $433.3 million, or 25.0%, increase in our average interest-bearing liabilities. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased four basis points to 0.89% for the current quarter as compared to 0.85% for the comparable prior year quarter, driven by an increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by lower rates on borrowed funds.
 
Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses decreased $217,000, or 52.0%, to $200,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $417,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease in the provision for loan losses resulted primarily from continued improvements in asset quality indicators as well as a general improvement in economic and business conditions. Net charge-offs were $594,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to net recoveries of $111,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increased level of charge-offs is primarily related to five previously impaired loans to one borrower that were restructured during the three months ended March 31, 2015, after the borrower made a $500,000 principal payment. The loans had existing specific reserves associated with them that adequately covered the charge-offs, resulting in no material impact to the provision for loan losses for the current quarter.  At March 31, 2015, the net loan balance of the restructured loan was $6.3 million, with a related specific reserve of $935,000, as compared to $7.2 million, with related specific reserves of $1.9 million, at December 31, 2014.

Non-interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $68,000, or 3.1%, to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, due to decreases in fees and service charges for customers of $104,000, gains on securities transactions, net, of $63,000, and income on bank owned life insurance of $43,000, partially offset by an increase in other income of $142,000. The increase in other income in the March 2015 quarter was primarily the result of a realized gain on sale of an other real estate owned property of $129,000.
   
Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased $2.2 million, or 18.5%, to $14.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $12.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This was primarily due to a $2.3 million increase in compensation and employee benefits, primarily attributable to increased health benefit costs and stock compensation expense related to the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan. In addition, non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was favorably affected by a pre-tax gain of $937,000 related to the settlement of the former Flatbush Federal Savings & Loan Association pension plan.


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Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded income tax expense of $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015, was 34.1% compared to 40.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The March 2014 quarter included a charge of $570,000 related to the write-down of deferred tax assets as a result of a New York State tax law change enacted on March 31, 2014.

On April 13, 2015, New York City legislation enacted general corporate tax reforms that substantially conforms New York City's tax laws to New York State tax reforms enacted in 2014. The changes are effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2015. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of these tax reforms on its consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows and expects to have a $795,000 write-down of deferred tax assets as a result of these tax reforms.
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME
(Dollars in thousands)
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2014
 
Average Outstanding Balance
 
Interest
 
Average Yield/ Rate (1)
 
Average Outstanding Balance
 
Interest
 
Average Yield/ Rate (1)
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans (2)
$
1,973,914

 
$
20,666

 
4.25
%
 
$
1,505,166

 
$
17,796

 
4.79
%
Mortgage-backed securities (3)
687,790

 
3,577

 
2.11

 
855,559

 
4,589

 
2.18

Other securities (3)
71,080

 
134

 
0.76

 
82,796

 
157

 
0.77

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock
29,321

 
343

 
4.74

 
17,820

 
210

 
4.78

Interest-earning deposits in financial institutions
79,402

 
33

 
0.17

 
38,674

 
12

 
0.13

Total interest-earning assets
2,841,507

 
24,753

 
3.53

 
2,500,015

 
22,764

 
3.69

Non-interest-earning assets
216,919

 
 
 
 
 
204,025

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
3,058,426

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,704,040

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings, NOW, and money market accounts
$
1,030,664

 
$
954

 
0.38

 
$
946,424

 
$
479

 
0.21

Certificates of deposit
396,505

 
1,120

 
1.15

 
305,442

 
759

 
1.01

Total interest-bearing deposits
1,427,169

 
2,074

 
0.59

 
1,251,866

 
1,238

 
0.40

Borrowed funds
737,869

 
2,695

 
1.48

 
479,914

 
2,411

 
2.04

Total interest-bearing liabilities
2,165,038

 
4,769

 
0.89

 
1,731,780

 
3,649

 
0.85

Non-interest bearing deposit accounts
263,187

 
 
 
 
 
223,469

 
 
 
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
39,920

 
 
 
 
 
36,825

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
2,468,145

 
 
 
 
 
1,992,074

 
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity
590,281

 
 
 
 
 
711,966

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
3,058,426

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,704,040

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
$
19,984

 
 
 
 
 
$
19,115

 
 
Net interest rate spread (4)
 
 
 
 
2.64
%
 
 
 
 
 
2.84
%
Net interest-earning assets (5)
$
676,469

 
 
 
 
 
$
768,235

 
 
 
 
Net interest margin (6)
 
 
 
 
2.85
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.10
%
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
131.25
%
 
 
 
 
 
144.36
%
 
 
 
(1)
Average yields and rates are annualized.
(2)
Includes non-accruing loans.
(3)
Securities available-for-sale are reported at amortized cost.
(4)
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)
Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(6)
Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

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Asset Quality
 
PCI Loans
 
At March 31, 2015, based on contractual principal, 6.0% of PCI loans were past due 30 to 89 days, and 23.5% were past due 90 days or more, as compared to 7.8% and 24.1%, respectively, at December 31, 2014.  
 
Originated and Acquired loans
 
The discussion that follows includes originated and acquired loans (excluding PCI), both held-for-investment and held-for-sale.
 
The following table shows total non-performing assets for the current and previous four quarters and also shows, for the same dates, non-performing originated loans to total loans, Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDR) on which interest is accruing, and accruing loans delinquent 30 to 89 days (dollars in thousands). 
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2014
 
2014
 
2014
Non-accruing loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held-for-investment
$
5,233

 
$
4,332

 
$
4,350

 
$
4,932

 
$
6,247

Held-for-sale

 

 

 
471

 
471

Non-accruing loans subject to restructuring agreements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held-for-investment
8,567

 
9,543

 
9,608

 
10,382

 
10,476

Total non-accruing loans
13,800

 
13,875

 
13,958

 
15,785

 
17,194

Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
Held-for-investment
282

 
708

 
418

 
605

 
584

Total non-performing loans
14,082

 
14,583

 
14,376

 
16,390

 
17,778

Other real estate owned
532

 
752

 
491

 
640

 
150

Total non-performing assets
$
14,614

 
$
15,335

 
$
14,867

 
$
17,030

 
$
17,928

Non-performing loans to total loans
0.70
%
 
0.75
%
 
0.79
%
 
1.04
%
 
1.17
%
Non-performing assets to total assets
0.48
%
 
0.51
%
 
0.51
%
 
0.63
%
 
0.67
%
Loans subject to restructuring agreements and still accruing
$
20,810

 
$
24,213

 
$
24,643

 
$
24,292

 
$
25,619

Accruing loans 30 to 89 days delinquent
$
15,319

 
$
12,252

 
$
16,202

 
$
13,307

 
$
12,888

 
Total Non-accruing Loans
 
Total non-accruing loans decreased $75,000 to $13.8 million at March 31, 2015, from $13.9 million at December 31, 2014.   The following table details the decrease (dollars in thousands).  

 
At or for the three months ended
 
March 31, 2015
Balance at beginning of period
$
13,875

Additions
1,560

Charge-offs
(644
)
Pay-offs and principal pay-downs
(347
)
Returned to accrual status
(331
)
Sales
(313
)
Balance at end of period
$
13,800



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Loans Subject to TDR Agreements
 
Included in non-accruing loans are loans subject to TDR agreements totaling $8.6 million and $9.5 million at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively.  At March 31, 2015, $2.3 million, or 27.0%, of the $8.6 million were not performing in accordance with their restructured terms, as compared to the entire $9.5 million at December 31, 2014. Two separate relationships account for the loans not performing in accordance with their restructured terms at March 31, 2015. These loans are primarily collateralized by real estate with an aggregate appraised value of $2.6 million.

The Company also holds loans subject to restructuring agreements that are on accrual status, totaling $20.8 million and $24.2 million at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, respectively.  At March 31, 2015, loans totaling $1.6 million, or 7.5%, of the $20.8 million were not performing in accordance with the restructured terms, as compared to $1.6 million, or 6.6%, of the $24.2 million at December 31, 2014.  These loans were less than 90 days delinquent at March 31, 2015. Generally, the types of concessions that we make to troubled borrowers include reductions to both temporary and permanent interest rates, extensions of payment terms, and to a lesser extent forgiveness of principal and interest.

The following table details the amounts and categories of the loans subject to restructuring agreements by loan type as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands). 
 
At March 31, 2015
 
At December 31, 2014
 
Non-Accruing
 
Accruing
 
Non-Accruing
 
Accruing
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
8,567

 
$
16,419

 
$
9,135

 
$
19,570

One-to-four family residential

 
1,973

 

 
1,927

Multifamily

 
1,967

 

 
1,990

Home equity and lines of credit

 
324

 

 
327

Commercial and industrial loans

 
127

 
408

 
399

 
$
8,567

 
$
20,810

 
$
9,543

 
$
24,213

 
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Delinquent
 
Loans 30 to 89 days delinquent and on accrual status at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 totaled $15.3 million and $12.3 million, respectively. The following tables set forth delinquencies for accruing loans by type and by amount at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (in thousands).   
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
Commercial
$
10,605

 
$
6,492

One-to-four family residential
2,253

 
4,353

Multifamily
2,078

 
1,090

Home equity and lines of credit
313

 
135

Commercial and industrial loans
15

 
122

Other loans
55

 
60

Total delinquent accruing loans
$
15,319

 
$
12,252


Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity.  The overall objective of our liquidity management is to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to meet financial commitments and to take advantage of lending and investment opportunities.  Northfield Bank manages liquidity in order to meet deposit withdrawals on demand or at contractual maturity, to repay borrowings as they mature, and to fund new loans and investments as opportunities arise.
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sales of loans and securities and wholesale borrowings.  The scheduled amortization of loans and securities, as well as proceeds from borrowed funds, are predictable sources of funds.  Other funding sources, however, such as deposit inflows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, and competition.  Northfield Bank is a member of the FHLB, which provides an additional source of short-term and long-term funding.  Northfield Bank also has short-term borrowing capabilities with the Federal Reserve Bank.  Northfield Bank’s borrowed funds, excluding capitalized lease obligations and floating rate advances, were $654.0 million at March 31, 2015, and had a weighted average interest rate of 1.53%.  A total of $264.9 million of these borrowings will mature in less than one year.  Borrowed funds, excluding capitalized lease obligations and floating rate advances, were $775.7 million at December 31, 2014.  Northfield Bank has the ability to obtain additional funding from the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank discount window of approximately $534.7 million utilizing unencumbered securities of $136.5 million and multifamily loans of $398.2 million at March 31, 2015.  Northfield Bank expects to have sufficient funds available to meet current commitments in the normal course of business.
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (stand alone) is a separate legal entity from Northfield Bank and must provide for its own liquidity to pay dividends, repurchase its stock, and for other corporate purposes. Northfield Bancorp, Inc.'s primary source of liquidity is dividend payments from Northfield Bank and proceeds from its 2013 stock offering. At March 31, 2015, Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (stand alone) had liquid assets of approximately $37.0 million.
Capital Resources.  At March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, as set forth in the following table, Northfield Bank exceeded all of the regulatory capital requirements to which it was subject at such dates.
 
Actual
 
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
 
For Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
As of March 31, 2015:
 
 
 
 
 
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
22.09
%
 
4.50
%
 
6.50
%
Tier 1 leverage
16.48
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.00
%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
22.09
%
 
6.00
%
 
8.00
%
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
23.25
%
 
8.00
%
 
10.00
%
As of December 31, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
Tangible capital to tangible assets
16.46
%
 
1.50
%
 
NA

Tier I capital (core) (to adjusted total assets)
16.46
%
 
4.00
%
 
5.00
%
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
22.95
%
 
8.00
%
 
10.00
%
 
In July, 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued a final rule that revises their leverage and risk-based capital requirements and the method for calculating risk-weighted assets to make them consistent with agreements that were reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.  Among other things, the new rule establishes a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement (4.5% of risk-weighted assets), increases the minimum Tier 1 capital to risk-based assets requirement (from 4% to 6% of risk-weighted assets) and assigns a higher risk weight (150%) to exposures that are more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status, and to certain commercial real estate facilities that finance the acquisition, development, or construction of real property.  The final rule also requires unrealized gains and losses on certain "available-for-sale" securities holdings to be included for purposes of calculating regulatory capital requirements unless a one-time opt-in or opt-out is exercised.  The rule limits a banking organization's capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a "capital conservation buffer" consisting of 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements. 
 
The final rule became effective for Northfield Bank on January 1, 2015.  The capital conservation buffer requirement will be phased in beginning January 1, 2016, and ending January 1, 2019, when the full capital conservation buffer requirement will be effective.  The final rule also implemented consolidated capital requirements for savings and loan holding companies, such as the Company, effective January 1, 2015.

At March 31, 2015, as set forth in the following table, Northfield Bancorp, Inc. exceeded all of the regulatory capital requirements to which it was subject at such dates.
 

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Actual
 
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
 
For Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
24.87%
 
4.50%
 
6.50%
Tier 1 leverage
18.55%
 
4.00%
 
5.00%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
24.87%
 
6.00%
 
8.00%
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
26.04%
 
8.00%
 
10.00%

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
In the normal course of operations, the Company engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, are not recorded in the financial statements.  These transactions primarily relate to lending commitments. These arrangemets are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.
The following table shows the contractual obligations of the Company by expected payment period as of March 31, 2015.
Contractual Obligation
 
Total
 
Less than One Year
 
One to less than Three Years
 
Three to less than Five Years
 
Five Years and greater
 
 
(in thousands)
Debt obligations (excluding capitalized leases)
 
$
653,993

 
$
264,863

 
$
238,548

 
$
150,582

 
$

Commitments to originate loans
 
62,416

 
62,416

 

 

 

Commitments to fund unused lines of credit
 
61,952

 
61,952

 

 

 


Commitments to fund unused lines of credit are agreements to lend additional funds to customers as long as there have been no violations of any of the conditions established in the agreements (original or restructured).  Commitments to originate loans generally have a fixed expiration or other termination clauses, which may or may not require payment of a fee.  Since some of these loan commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, total commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
 
For further information regarding our off-balance sheet arrangements and contractual obligations, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
A majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  Consequently, our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk.  Our assets, consisting primarily of mortgage-related assets and loans, generally have longer maturities than our liabilities, which consist primarily of deposits and wholesale borrowings.  As a result, a principal part of our business strategy involves managing interest rate risk and limiting the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates.  Accordingly, our board of directors has established a management risk committee, comprised of our Chief Investment Officer, who chairs this committee, our Chief Executive Officer, our President/Chief Operating Officer, our Chief Financial Officer, our Chief Lending Officer, and our Executive Vice President of Operations.  This committee is responsible for, among other things, evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for recommending to the risk management committee of our board of directors the level of risk that is appropriate given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the board of directors.
The management risk committee aims to manage interest rate risk by structuring the balance sheet to maximize net interest income while maintaining an acceptable level of risk exposure to changes in market interest rates.  Liquidity, interest rate risk, and profitability are all considered to reach such a goal.  Various asset/liability strategies are used to manage and control the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities.  These strategies include pricing of loans and deposit products, adjusting the terms of loans and borrowings, and managing the deployment of our securities and short-term assets to manage mismatches in interest rate re-pricing.
Net Portfolio Value Analysis.  We compute amounts by which the net present value of our assets and liabilities (net portfolio value or “NPV”) would change in the event market interest rates change over an assumed range of rates.  Our simulation model uses a discounted cash flow analysis to measure the interest rate sensitivity of NPV.  Depending on current market interest rates, we estimate the economic value of these assets and liabilities under the assumption that interest rates experience an instantaneous and sustained increase of 100, 200, 300, or 400 basis points, or a decrease of 100 and 200 basis points, which is based on the current interest rate environment.  A basis point equals one-hundredth of one percent, and 100 basis points equals one percent.  An increase in interest rates from 3% to 4% would mean, for example, a 100 basis point increase in the “Change in Interest Rates” column below. 
 
Net Interest Income Analysis.  In addition to NPV calculations, we analyze our sensitivity to changes in interest rates through our net interest income model.  Net interest income is the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings.  In our model, we estimate what our net interest income would be for a twelve-month period.  Depending on current market interest rates we then calculate what the net interest income would be for the same period under the assumption that interest rates experience an instantaneous and sustained increase of 100, 200, 300, or 400 basis points, or a decrease of 100 or 200 basis points, which is based on the current interest rate environment.   
The tables below sets forth, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our calculation of the estimated changes in our NPV, NPV ratio, and percent change in net interest income that would result from the designated instantaneous and sustained changes in interest rates.  Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments and deposit decay, and should not be relied on as indicative of actual results (dollars in thousands).
 
 
NPV at March 31, 2015
 
 
Change in Interest Rates (basis points)
 
Estimated Present Value of Assets
 
Estimated Present Value of Liabilities
 
Estimated NPV
 
Estimated Change in NPV
 
Estimated Change in NPV %
 
Estimated NPV/Present Value of Assets Ratio
 
Net Interest Income Percent Change
+400
 
$
2,682,045

 
$
2,275,891

 
$
406,154

 
$
(225,657
)
 
(35.72
)%
 
15.14
%
 
(16.73
)%
+300
 
2,765,088

 
2,313,789

 
451,299

 
(180,512
)
 
(28.57
)
 
16.32

 
(12.39
)
+200
 
2,859,324

 
2,352,983

 
506,341

 
(125,470
)
 
(19.86
)
 
17.71

 
(7.98
)
+100
 
2,957,009

 
2,393,535

 
563,474

 
(68,337
)
 
(10.82
)
 
19.06

 
(3.86
)
 
3,067,320

 
2,435,509

 
631,811

 

 

 
20.60

 

(100)
 
3,195,005

 
2,479,268

 
715,737

 
83,926

 
13.28

 
22.40

 
0.10

(200)
 
3,352,442

 
2,501,138

 
851,304

 
219,493

 
34.74

 
25.39

 
(1.19
)
 
    

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NPV at December 31, 2014
 
 
Change in Interest Rates (basis points)
 
Estimated Present Value of Assets
 
Estimated Present Value of Liabilities
 
Estimated NPV
 
Estimated Change In NPV
 
Estimated Change in NPV %
 
Estimated NPV/Present Value of Assets Ratio
 
Net Interest Income Percent Change
400
 
$
2,666,893

 
$
2,236,062

 
$
430,831

 
$
(233,202
)
 
(35.12
)%
 
16.15
%
 
(16.56
)%
300
 
2,750,724

 
2,272,781

 
477,943

 
(186,090
)
 
(28.02
)
 
17.38

 
(12.29
)
200
 
2,844,970

 
2,310,727

 
534,243

 
(129,790
)
 
(19.55
)
 
18.78

 
(7.96
)
100
 
2,943,080

 
2,349,959

 
593,121

 
(70,912
)
 
(10.68
)
 
20.15

 
(3.88
)
 
3,054,570

 
2,390,537

 
664,033

 

 

 
21.74

 

(100)
 
3,180,875

 
2,431,040

 
749,835

 
85,802

 
12.92

 
23.57

 
0.18

(200)
 
3,325,206

 
2,456,489

 
868,717

 
204,684

 
30.82

 
26.13

 
(1.83
)

The table above indicates that at March 31, 2015, in the event of a 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 34.74% increase in estimated net portfolio value and a 1.19% decrease in net interest income. In the event of a 400 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 35.72% decrease in estimated net portfolio value and a 16.73% decrease in net interest income. Our policies provide that, in the event of a 300 basis point increase/decrease or less in interest rates, our net present value ratio should decrease by no more than 800 basis points and in the event of a 200 basis point increase, our projected net interest income should decrease by no more than 21% and in the event of a 200 basis point decrease, our projected net interest income should decrease by no more than 15%.  Additionally, our policy states that our net portfolio value should be between 8% and 10% of total assets before and after such shock. However, when the federal funds rate is low and negative rate shocks do not produce meaningful results, management may temporarily suspend use of guidelines for negative rate shocks. At March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all board approved policies with respect to interest rate risk management. 

The duration of a financial instrument changes as market interest rates change. Potential movements in the duration of our investment portfolio, as well as the duration of the loan portfolio may have a positive or negative effect on our net interest income.
 
Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk through changes in NPV and net interest income.  Modeling requires making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates.  In this regard, the NPV and net interest income information presented assume that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured, and also assume that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities.  Accordingly, although interest rate risk calculations provide an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31, 2015.  Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company and subsidiaries are subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business.  In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, there have been no material changes to the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as filed with the SEC.
 
ITEM 2.     UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a)
Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities.  There were no sales of unregistered securities during the period covered by this report.
(b)
Use of Proceeds.  Not applicable
(c)
Repurchases of Our Equity Securities.  
The following table shows the Company’s repurchase of its common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
Period
 
(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
(b) Average Price Paid per Share
 
(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
 
(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Plans or Programs (1)
January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2015
 
322,476

 
$
14.22

 
322,000

 
1,926,878

February 1, 2015 through February 28, 2015
 
466,175

 
$
14.47

 
464,100

 
1,443,289

March 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015
 
417,551

 
$
14.61

 
401,085

 
1,013,008

Total
 
1,206,202

 
$
14.46

 
1,187,185

 
 
 (1) The repurchase program permits shares to be repurchased in open market or private transactions, through block trades, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The number of shares remaining to be purchased at March 31, 2015, is calculated utilizing the remaining approved repurchase amount of $15.0 million divided by the closing price of the stock on that day.

ITEM 3.     DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None

ITEM  4.     MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable

ITEM 5.     OTHER INFORMATION
None

ITEM 6.      EXHIBITS
The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are included with this Form 10-Q and are listed on the “Index to Exhibits” immediately following the Signatures.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: May 11, 2015
/s/   John W. Alexander
John W. Alexander
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
/s/   William R. Jacobs
William R. Jacobs
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
  
Exhibit
 
 
Number
 
Description
 
31.1

 
Certification of John W. Alexander, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)
 
 
 
31.2

 
Certification of William R. Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)
 
 
 
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Certification of John W. Alexander, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and William R. Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
101

 
The following materials from the Company’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 


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