Oconee Federal Financial Corp. - Quarter Report: 2017 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period ended September 30, 2017

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For transition period from to

Commission File Number 001-35033

Oconee Federal Financial Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Federal		32-0330122
(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(I.R.S Employer Identification Number)

201 East North Second Street, Seneca, South Carolina		29678
(Address of Principal Executive Officers)		(Zip Code)

(864) 882-2765

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically 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 such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or 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	¨	Accelerated filer	¨

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

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

There were 5,756,127 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of November 8, 2017.

OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

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PART I.		2
ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	2
ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	27
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	33
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	33
PART II.		33
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	33
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	33
ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	33
ITEM 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	34
ITEM 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	34
ITEM 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	34
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	34
SIGNATURES		35
INDEX TO EXHIBITS		36

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

PART I

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	September 30, 2017			June 30, 2017

ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	2,935		$	3,526
Interest-earning deposits		3,487			17,219
Total cash and cash equivalents		6,422			20,745
Securities available-for-sale		120,711			118,334
Loans		312,876			307,558
Allowance for loan losses		(1,024	)		(1,016	)
Net loans		311,852			306,542
Loans held for sale, at fair value		-			245
Premises and equipment, net		6,580			6,574
Real estate owned, net		894			865
Accrued interest receivable
Loans		972			944
Investments		533			568
Restricted equity securities, at cost		1,447			1,023
Bank owned life insurance		18,191			18,071
Goodwill		2,593			2,593
Core deposit intangible		520			568
Loan servicing rights		1,089			1,141
Deferred tax assets		2,343			2,370
Other assets		549			734
Total assets	$	474,696		$	481,317

LIABILITIES
Deposits
Noninterest bearing	$	27,938		$	25,900
Interest bearing		349,740			368,605
Total deposits		377,678			394,505
FHLB Advances		10,000			-
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		749			851
Total liabilities		388,427			395,356

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 6,463,039 shares issued and outstanding		65			65
Treasury stock, at par, 706,912 and 699,345 shares, respectively		(7	)		(7	)
Additional paid-in capital		11,834			11,940
Retained earnings		75,451			75,169
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(122	)		(202	)
Unearned ESOP shares		(952	)		(1,004	)
Total shareholders' equity		86,269			85,961
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	474,696		$	481,317

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017			September 30, 2016
Interest and dividend income:
Loans, including fees	$	3,555		$	3,737
Securities, taxable		369			443
Securities, tax-exempt		206			178
Interest-earning deposits and other		35			41
Total interest income		4,165			4,399

Interest expense:
Deposits		362			320
Other Borrowings		11			-
Total interest expense		373			320

Net interest income		3,792			4,079

Provision for loan losses		46			65

Net interest income after provision for loan losses		3,746			4,014

Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts		108			104
Income on bank owned life insurance		119			126
Mortgage banking income		68			93
Gain on sales of securities, net		10			68
Gain on disposition of purchase credit impaired loans		-			43
Other		31			1
Total noninterest income		336			435

Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		1,556			1,455
Occupancy and equipment		397			368
Data processing		206			172
Professional and supervisory fees		206			207
Office expense		42			52
Advertising		45			31
FDIC deposit insurance		34			56
Foreclosed assets, net		50			2
Change in loan servicing asset		52			23
Other		211			195
Total noninterest expense		2,799			2,561

Income before income taxes		1,283			1,888
Income tax expense		426			615

Net income	$	857		$	1,273

Other comprehensive income
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities available-for-sale	$	136		$	(519	)
Tax effect		(50	)		187
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income		(10	)		(68	)
Tax effect		4			24
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		80			(376	)

Comprehensive income	$	937		$	897

Basic net income per share: (Note 3)	$	0.15		$	0.22
Diluted net income per share: (Note 3)	$	0.15		$	0.22
Dividends declared per share:	$	0.10		$	0.10

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

												Accumulated
						Additional						Other			Unearned
	Common		Treasury			Paid-In			Retained			Comprehensive			ESOP
	Stock		Stock			Capital			Earnings			Income (loss)			Shares			Total

Balance at June 30, 2016	$	65	$	(6	)	$	12,882		$	71,909		$	1,808		$	(1,257	)	$	85,401
Net income		-		-			-			1,273			-			-			1,273
Other comprehensive loss		-		-			-			-			(376	)		-			(376	)
Purchase of 34,599 shares of treasury stock ⁽¹⁾		-		(1	)		(700	)		-			-			-			(701	)
Stock-based compensation expense		-		-			76			-			-			-			76
Dividends		-		-			-			(583	)		-			-			(583	)
ESOP Shares earned		-		-			39			-			-			53			92
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	65	$	(7	)	$	12,297		$	72,599		$	1,432		$	(1,204	)	$	85,182

Balance at June 30, 2017	$	65	$	(7	)	$	11,940		$	75,169		$	(202	)	$	(1,004	)	$	85,961
Net income		-		-			-			857			-			-			857
Other comprehensive income		-		-			-			-			80			-			80
Purchase of 7,576 shares of treasury stock ⁽²⁾		-		-			(208	)		-			-			-			(208	)
Stock-based compensation expense		-		-			6			-			-			-			6
Dividends		-		-			-			(575	)		-			-			(575	)
ESOP Shares earned		-		-			96			-			-			52			148
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	65	$	(7	)	$	11,834		$	75,451		$	(122	)	$	(952	)	$	86,269

(1)

The weighted average cost of treasury shares purchased during the three months ended was $20.23 per share. Treasury stock repurchases were accounted for using the par value method.

(2)

The weighted average cost of treasury shares purchased during the three months ended was $27.46 per share. Treasury stock repurchases were accounted for using the par value method.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017			September 30, 2016
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income	$	857		$	1,273
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses		46			65
Provision for real estate owned		26			103
Depreciation and amortization, net		345			355
Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments		(39	)		(17	)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)		(19	)		112
Net gain on sale of real estate owned		(4	)		(79	)
Change in loan servicing asset		52			23
Net gain on sales of securities		(10	)		(68	)
Mortgage loans originated for sale		(1,082	)		(1,314	)
Mortgage loans sold		1,337			1,144
Gain on sales of mortgage loans		(10	)		(33	)
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance		(120	)		(126	)
Gain on disposition of purchased credit impaired loans		-			(43	)
ESOP compensation expense		148			92
Stock based compensation expense		6			76
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accrued interest receivable and other assets		192			394
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		(102	)		(2	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,623			1,955

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of premises and equipment		(103	)		(66	)
Purchases of securities available-for-sale		(10,624	)		(11,344	)
Proceeds from maturities, paydowns and calls of securities available-for-sale		4,186			6,665
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale		3,997			3,153
Purchases of restricted equity securities		(2	)		-
Redemptions of restricted equity securities		(422	)		-
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned		42			676
Dispositions of purchased credit impaired loans		-			37
Loan originations and repayments, net		(5,410	)		(3,409	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(8,336	)		(4,288	)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net change in deposits		(16,827	)		(1,207	)
Proceeds from notes payable to FHLB		10,000			-
Dividends paid		(575	)		(583	)
Purchase of treasury stock		(208	)		(701	)
Net cash used in provided by financing activities		(7,610	)		(2,491	)

Change in cash and cash equivalents		(14,323	)		(4,824	)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		20,745			27,676
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	6,422		$	22,852

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(1)

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Oconee Federal Financial Corp., which include the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiary Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association (the “Association”) (referred to herein as “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated during consolidation. The Company is majority owned (72.35%) by Oconee Federal, MHC. These financial statements do not include the transactions and balances of Oconee Federal, MHC.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 and the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. All interim amounts have not been audited, and the results of operations for the interim periods herein are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the year ending June 30, 2018 or any other period. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2017.

Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders’ equity as previously reported.

Cash Flows: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, federal funds sold, overnight interest-bearing deposits and amounts due from other depository institutions.

Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ.

(2)

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

ASU 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”. Issued in March 2017, ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments should be applied on a modified retrospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Company is assessing the impact of ASU 2017-08 on its consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. Issued in June 2016, ASU 2016-13 provides financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments that are not accounted for at fair value through net income, including loans held for investment, held-to-maturity debt securities, trade and other receivables, net investment in leases and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. ASU 2016-13 requires that financial assets measured at amortized cost be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 eliminate the probable incurred loss recognition in current GAAP and reflect an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses. The measurement of expected credit losses is based upon historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the financial assets. For purchased financial assets with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination (“PCD assets”) that are measured at amortized cost, the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price rather than being reported as a credit loss expense. Subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses on PCD assets are recognized through the statement of income as a credit loss expense. Credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities will be recorded through an allowance for credit losses rather than as a direct write-down to the security. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

There have been no accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies during this quarter that are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of standards previously issued and not yet effective, and have no changes in our assessment to disclose since filing of the Form 10-K.

(3)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”)

Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and is adjusted for ESOP shares not yet committed to be released. Unvested restricted stock awards, which contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends, are considered participating securities and the two-class method of computing basic and diluted EPS is applied. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, such as outstanding stock options, were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. Diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding to include the effect of contracts or securities exercisable (such as stock options) or which could be converted into common stock, if dilutive, using the treasury stock method. The factors used in the earnings per common share computation follow:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017			September 30, 2016
Earnings per share
Net income	$	857		$	1,273
Less: distributed earnings allocated to participating securities		(2	)		(4	)
Less: (undistributed income) dividends in excess of earnings allocated to participating securities		(1	)		(5	)
Net earnings available to common shareholders	$	854		$	1,264

Weighted average common shares outstanding including participating securities		5,786,109			5,820,952
Less: participating securities		(21,910	)		(40,905	)
Less: average unearned ESOP shares		(83,090	)		(122,312	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding		5,681,109			5,657,735

Basic earnings per share	$	0.15		$	0.22

Weighted average common shares outstanding		5,681,109			5,657,735
Add: dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options		119,447			83,409
Average shares and dilutive potential common shares		5,800,556			5,741,144

Diluted earnings per share	$	0.15		$	0.22

During the three months ended September 30, 2017 no shares were considered anti-dilutive. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, 28,700 shares were considered anti-dilutive as the exercise price was above the average market price for the three month period.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(4)

SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE

Debt, mortgage-backed and equity securities have been classified in the consolidated balance sheets according to management’s intent. U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities consist of securities issued by U.S. Government agencies and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises. Investment securities at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 are as follows:

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
September 30, 2017	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Available-for-sale:
FHLMC common stock	$	20	$	214	$	-		$	234
Certificates of deposit		5,980		16		(18	)		5,978
Municipal securities		42,372		277		(327	)		42,322
SBA loan pools		481		2		-			483
CMOs		12,141		-		(215	)		11,926
U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities		48,815		208		(189	)		48,834
U.S. Government agency bonds		11,093		3		(162	)		10,934
Total available-for-sale	$	120,902	$	720	$	(911	)	$	120,711

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
June 30, 2017	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Available-for-sale:
FHLMC common stock	$	20	$	162	$	-		$	182
Certificates of deposit		6,230		16		(18	)		6,228
Municipal securities		39,847		296		(344	)		39,799
SBA loan pools		563		2		-			565
CMOs		13,024		-		(239	)		12,785
U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities		44,884		185		(244	)		44,825
U.S. Government agency bonds		14,082		15		(147	)		13,950
Total available-for-sale	$	118,650	$	676	$	(992	)	$	118,334

Securities pledged at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 had fair values of $30,404 and $6,069, respectively. These securities were pledged to secure public deposits and FHLB advances.

At September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than U.S. Government agencies and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

The following tables show the fair value and unrealized loss of securities that have been in unrealized loss positions for less than twelve months and for twelve months or more at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017. The tables also show the number of securities in an unrealized loss position for each category of investment security as of the respective dates.

	Less than 12 Months							12 Months or More							Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Number in Unrealized Loss ⁽¹⁾		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Number in Unrealized Loss ⁽¹⁾		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Number in Unrealized Loss ⁽¹⁾
September 30, 2017
Available-for-sale:
Certificates of deposit	$	2,974	$	(18	)		12	$	-	$	-			-	$	2,974	$	(18	)		12
Municipal securities		16,162		(121	)		37		7,261		(206	)		17		23,423		(327	)		54
CMOs		3,698		(39	)		5		8,229		(176	)		11		11,927		(215	)		16
U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities		28,071		(143	)		29		2,259		(46	)		3		30,330		(189	)		32
U.S. Government agency bonds		7,012		(81	)		7		2,919		(81	)		2		9,931		(162	)		9
	$	57,917	$	(402	)		90	$	20,668	$	(509	)		33	$	78,585	$	(911	)		123

	Less than 12 Months							12 Months or More							Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Number in Unrealized Loss ⁽¹⁾		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Number in Unrealized Loss ⁽¹⁾		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss			Number in Unrealized Loss ⁽¹⁾
June 30, 2017
Available-for-sale:
Certificates of deposit	$	2,227	$	(18	)		9	$	-	$	-			-	$	2,227	$	(18	)		9
Municipal securities		18,331		(276	)		41		2,221		(68	)		5		20,552		(344	)		46
CMOs		7,833		(136	)		9		4,952		(103	)		7		12,785		(239	)		16
U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities		29,057		(244	)		31		-		-			-		29,057		(244	)		31
U.S. Government agency bonds		8,027		(78	)		8		1,931		(69	)		1		9,958		(147	)		9
	$	65,475	$	(752	)		98	$	9,104	$	(240	)		13	$	74,579	$	(992	)		111

(1)

Actual amounts.

The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. The Company considers the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Additionally, the Company considers its intent to sell or whether it will be more likely than not it will be required to sell the security prior to the security's anticipated recovery in fair value. In analyzing an issuer's financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by federal Government agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer's financial condition.

None of the unrealized losses at September 30, 2017 were recognized into net income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 because the issuers’ bonds are of high credit quality, management does not intend to sell and it is more likely than not that management will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates. The fair value of these securities is expected to recover as they approach their maturity date or reset date. None of the unrealized losses at June 30, 2017 were recognized as having OTTI during the year ended June 30, 2017.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities classified as available-for-sale at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 by contractual maturity.

	September 30, 2017				June 30, 2017
	Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
Less than one year	$	996	$	996	$	2,989	$	2,990
Due from one to five years		17,393		17,376		17,196		17,183
Due from five to ten years		29,811		29,764		30,084		30,045
Due after ten years		11,726		11,580		10,453		10,324
Mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and FHLMC stock ⁽¹⁾		60,976		60,995		57,928		57,792
Total available for sale	$	120,902	$	120,711	$	118,650	$	118,334

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Actual cash flows may differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may prepay obligations without prepayment penalty. FHLMC common stock is not scheduled because it has no contractual maturity date.

The following table presents the gross proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale and gains or losses recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Three Months Ended
Available-for-sale:	September 30, 2017			September 30, 2016
Proceeds	$	3,997		$	3,153
Gross gains		11			68
Gross losses		(1	)		-

The tax provision related to these net realized gains for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $3 and $24, respectively.

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LOANS

The components of loans at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 were as follows:

	September 30, 2017		June 30, 2017
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	259,731	$	260,114
Multi-family		1,834		1,864
Home equity		4,325		4,900
Nonresidential		18,107		18,916
Agricultural		1,404		1,441
Construction and land		22,202		15,254
Total real estate loans		307,603		302,489
Commercial and industrial		132		51
Consumer and other loans		5,141		5,018
Total loans	$	312,876	$	307,558

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The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 by portfolio segment:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017	Beginning Balance		Provision			Charge-offs			Recoveries		Ending Balance
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	900	$	(11	)	$	-		$	-	$	889
Multi-family		4		-			-			-		4
Home equity		2		14			(13	)		-		3
Nonresidential		63		(3	)		-			-		60
Agricultural		1		-			-			-		1
Construction and land		35		45			(25	)		-		55
Total real estate loans		1,005		45			(38	)		-		1,012
Commercial and industrial		4		2			-			-		6
Consumer and other loans		7		(1	)		-			-		6
Total loans	$	1,016	$	46		$	(38	)	$	-	$	1,024

The following table presents the recorded balances of loans and amount of allowance allocated based upon impairment method by portfolio segment at September 30, 2017:

	Ending Allowance on Loans:				Loans:
At September 30, 2017	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	4	$	885	$	1,956	$	257,775
Multi-family		-		4		-		1,834
Home equity		-		3		-		4,325
Nonresidential		-		60		141		17,966
Agricultural		-		1		-		1,404
Construction and land		-		55		453		21,749
Total real estate loans		4		1,008		2,550		305,053
Commercial and industrial		-		6		-		132
Consumer and other loans		-		6		-		5,141
Total loans	$	4	$	1,020	$	2,550	$	310,326

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The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2016 by portfolio segment:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016	Beginning Balance		Provision			Charge-offs			Recoveries		Ending Balance
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	733	$	52		$	-		$	-	$	785
Multi-family		4		-			-			-		4
Home equity		2		-			-			-		2
Nonresidential		130		17			(15	)		-		132
Agricultural		5		-			-			-		5
Construction and land		39		(4	)		-			-		35
Total real estate loans		913		65			(15	)		-		963
Commercial and industrial		6		-			-			-		6
Consumer and other loans		3		-			-			-		3
Total loans	$	922	$	65		$	(15	)	$	-	$	972

The following table presents the recorded balances of loans and amount of allowance allocated based upon impairment method by portfolio segment at June 30, 2017:

	Ending Allowance on Loans:				Loans:
At June 30, 2017	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	8	$	892	$	3,034	$	257,080
Multi-family		-		4		-		1,864
Home equity		-		2		-		4,900
Nonresidential		-		63		-		18,916
Agricultural		-		1		448		993
Construction and land		-		35		262		14,992
Total real estate loans		8		997		3,744		298,745
Commercial and industrial		-		4		-		51
Consumer and other loans		-		7		-		5,018
Total loans	$	8	$	1,008	$	3,744	$	303,814

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The tables below present loans that were individually evaluated for impairment by portfolio segment at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017, including the average recorded investment balance and interest earned for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and the year ended June 30, 2017:

	September 30, 2017
	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no recorded allowance:
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	2,891	$	2,420	$	-	$	2,244	$	29
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		-
Home equity		-		-		-		-		-
Nonresidential		-		-		-		-		-
Agricultural		997		448		-		448		7
Construction and land		454		263		-		263		7
Total real estate loans		4,342		3,131		-		2,955		43
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-		-		-
Consumer and other loans		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	4,342	$	3,131	$	-	$	2,955	$	43

With recorded allowance:
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	984	$	963	$	4	$	965	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		-
Home equity		-		-		-		-		-
Nonresidential		-		-		-		-		-
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-
Construction and land		-		-		-		-		-
Total real estate loans		984		963		4		965		-
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-		-		-
Consumer and other loans		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	984	$	963	$	4	$	965	$	-

Totals:
Real estate loans	$	5,326	$	4,094	$	4	$	3,920	$	43
Consumer and other loans		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	5,326	$	4,094	$	4	$	3,920	$	43

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	June 30, 2017
	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no recorded allowance:
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	2,539	$	2,067	$	-	$	1,534	$	225
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		-
Home equity		-		-		-		-		-
Nonresidential		-		-		-		555		-
Agricultural		997		448		-		448		34
Construction and land		457		262		-		220		13
Total real estate loans		3,993		2,777		-		2,757		272
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-		-		-
Consumer and other loans		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	3,993	$	2,777	$	-	$	2,757	$	272

With recorded allowance:
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	989	$	967	$	8	$	1,443	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		-
Home equity		-		-		-		-		-
Nonresidential		-		-		-		191		-
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-
Construction and land		-		-		-		174		-
Total real estate loans		989		967		8		1,808		-
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-		-		-
Consumer and other loans		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	989	$	967	$	8	$	1,808	$	-

Totals:
Real estate loans	$	4,982	$	3,744	$	8	$	4,565	$	272
Consumer and other loans		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	4,982	$	3,744	$	8	$	4,565	$	272

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The following tables present the aging of past due loans as well as nonaccrual loans. Nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more include both smaller balance homogenous loans and larger balance loans that are evaluated either collectively or individually for impairment.

Total past due loans and nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2017:

															Accruing
	30-59		60-89		90 Days										Loans
	Days		Days		or More		Total				Total		Nonaccrual		Past Due 90
	Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Current		Loans		Loans		Days or More
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	6,024	$	1,380	$	1,003	$	8,407	$	251,324	$	259,731	$	2,946	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		1,834		1,834		-		-
Home equity		171		-		44		215		4,110		4,325		44		-
Nonresidential		237		-		-		237		17,870		18,107		-		-
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		1,404		1,404		501		-
Construction and land		351		37		-		388		21,814		22,202		36		-
Total real estate loans		6,783		1,417		1,047		9,247		298,356		307,603		3,527		-
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-		-		132		132		-		-
Consumer and other loans		2		1		-		3		5,138		5,141		-		-
Total	$	6,785	$	1,418	$	1,047	$	9,250	$	303,626	$	312,876	$	3,527	$	-

Total past due and nonaccrual loans by portfolio segment at June 30, 2017:

															Accruing
	30-59		60-89		90 Days										Loans
	Days		Days		or More		Total				Total		Nonaccrual		Past Due 90
	Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Past Due		Current		Loans		Loans		Days or More
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	6,143	$	1,109	$	1,100	$	8,352	$	251,762	$	260,114	$	2,762	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		1,864		1,864		-		-
Home equity		161		-		40		201		4,699		4,900		89		-
Nonresidential		-		43		-		43		18,873		18,916		43		-
Agricultural		-		448		-		448		993		1,441		514		-
Construction and land		40		-		35		75		15,179		15,254		75		-
Total real estate loans		6,344		1,600		1,175		9,119		293,370		302,489		3,483		-
Commercial and industrial		-		-		-		-		51		51		-		-
Consumer and other loans		10		1		-		11		5,007		5,018		-		-
Total	$	6,354	$	1,601	$	1,175	$	9,130	$	298,428	$	307,558	$	3,483	$	-

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

At September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017, total loans that have been modified as troubled debt restructurings were $2,086 and $1,619, respectively, which consisted of one construction loan, two agricultural loans, and three one-to-four family first liens at September 30, 2017 and one construction loan, two agricultural loans, one home equity line of credit, and two one-to-four family first liens at June 30, 2017. An allowance of $4 and $8 at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017, respectively, has been specifically reserved for these loans. Additionally, there were no commitments to lend any additional amounts on any loan after the modification. The one-to-four family first lien troubled debt restructuring during the three months ended September 30, 2017 involved renewal of a loan with a fee concession. No loans modified or troubled debt restructurings during the past twelve months have defaulted since restructuring.

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Loan Grades:

The Company utilizes a grading system whereby all loans are assigned a grade based on the risk profile of each loan. Loan grades are determined based on an evaluation of relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. All loans, regardless of size, are analyzed and are given a grade based upon the management’s assessment of the ability of borrowers to service their debts.

Pass: Loan assets of this grade conform to a preponderance of our underwriting criteria and are acceptable as a credit risk, based upon the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor. Loans in this category also include loans secured by liquid assets and secured loans to borrowers with unblemished credit histories.

Pass-Watch: Loan assets of this grade represent our minimum level of acceptable credit risk. This grade may also represent obligations previously rated “Pass”, but with significantly deteriorating trends or previously rated.

Special Mention: Loan assets of this grade have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loan assets of this grade are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Portfolio Segments:

One-to-four family: One-to-four family residential loans consist primarily of loans secured by first or second deeds of trust on primary residences, and are originated as adjustable-rate or fixed-rate loans for the construction, purchase or refinancing of a mortgage. These loans are collateralized by owner-occupied properties located in the Company's market area. The Company currently originates residential mortgage loans for our portfolio with loan-to-value ratios of up to 80% for traditional owner-occupied homes.

For traditional homes, the Company may originate loans with loan-to-value ratios in excess of 80% if the borrower obtains mortgage insurance or provides readily marketable collateral. The Company may make exceptions for special loan programs that we offer. The Company also originates residential mortgage loans for non-owner-occupied homes with loan-to-value ratios of up to 80%.

The Company has historically originated residential mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios of up to 75% for manufactured or modular homes. The Company no longer offers residential mortgage loans for manufactured or modular homes as of December 1, 2014. However, renewals of existing performing credits that meet the Company’s underwriting requirements will be considered. The Company requires lower loan-to-value ratios for manufactured and modular homes because such homes tend to depreciate over time. Manufactured or modular homes must be permanently affixed to a lot to make them more difficult to move without the Company’s permission. Such homes must be "de-titled" by the State of South Carolina or Georgia so that they are taxed and must be transferred as residential homes rather than vehicles. The Company also obtains a mortgage on the real estate to which such homes are affixed.

Multi-family: Multi-family real estate loans generally have a maximum term of five years with a 30 year amortization period and a final balloon payment and are secured by properties containing five or more units in the Company's market area. These loans are generally made in amounts of up to 75% of the lesser of the appraised value or the purchase price of the property with an appropriate projected debt service coverage ratio. The Company's underwriting analysis includes considering the borrower's expertise and requires verification of the borrower's credit history, income and financial statements, banking relationships, independent appraisals, references and income projections for the property. The Company generally obtains personal guarantees on these loans.

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Multi-family real estate loans generally present a higher level of risk than loans secured by one-to-four family residences. This greater risk is due to several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on income-producing properties and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans. Furthermore, the repayment of loans secured by multi-family residential real estate is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate project.

Home Equity: The Company offers home equity loans and lines of credit secured by first or second deeds of trust on primary residences in our market area. The Company’s home equity loans and lines of credit are limited to an 80% loan-to-value ratio (including all prior liens). Standard residential mortgage underwriting requirements are used to evaluate these loans. The Company offers adjustable-rate and fixed-rate options for these loans with a maximum term of 10 years. The repayment terms on lines of credit are interest only monthly with principle due at maturity. Home equity loans have a more traditional repayment structure with principal and interest due monthly. The maximum term on home equity loans is 10 years with an amortization schedule not exceed 20 years.

Nonresidential Real Estate: Nonresidential loans include those secured by real estate mortgages on churches, owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied commercial buildings of various types, retail and office buildings, hotels, and other business and industrial properties. The nonresidential real estate loans that the Company originates generally have terms of five to 20 years with amortization periods up to 20 years. The maximum loan-to-value ratio of our nonresidential real estate loans is generally 75%.

Loans secured by nonresidential real estate generally are larger than one-to-four family residential loans and involve greater credit risk. Nonresidential real estate loans often involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Repayment of these loans depends to a large degree on the results of operations and management of the properties securing the loans or the businesses conducted on such property, and may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general, including the current adverse conditions. Our nonresidential real estate lending includes a significant amount of loans to churches. Because a church's financial stability often depends on donations from congregation members rather than income from business operations, repayment may be affected by economic conditions that affect individuals located both in our market area and in other market areas with which we are not as familiar. In addition, due to the unique nature of church buildings and properties, the real estate securing church loans may be less marketable than other nonresidential real estate.

The Company considers a number of factors in originating nonresidential real estate loans. The Company evaluates the qualifications and financial condition of the borrower, including credit history, cash flows, the applicable business plan, the financial resources of the borrower, the borrower's experience in owning or managing similar property and the borrower's payment history with the Company and other financial institutions. In evaluating the property securing the loan, the factors the Company considers include the net operating income of the mortgaged property before debt service and depreciation, the ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the mortgaged property and the debt service coverage ratio (the ratio of net operating income to debt service). For church loans, the Company also considers the length of time the church has been in existence, the size and financial strength of the denomination with which it is affiliated, attendance figures and growth projections and current operating budgets. The collateral underlying all nonresidential real estate loans is appraised by outside independent appraisers approved by our board of directors. Personal guarantees may be obtained from the principals of nonresidential real estate borrowers, and in the case of church loans, guarantees from the applicable denomination may be obtained.

Agricultural: These loans are secured by farmland and related improvements in the Company’s market area. These loans generally have terms of five to 20 years with amortization periods up to 20 years. The maximum loan-to-value ratio of these loans is generally 75%. The Company is managing a small number of these loans in our portfolio. We continue to closely monitor our existing relationships.

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Loans secured by agricultural real estate generally are larger than one-to-four family residential loans and involve greater credit risk. Agricultural real estate loans often involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Repayment of these loans depends to a large degree on the results of operations and management of the properties securing the loans or the businesses conducted on such property, and may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general, including the current adverse conditions.

Construction and Land: The Company makes construction loans to individuals for the construction of their primary residences and to commercial businesses for their real estate needs. These loans generally have maximum terms of twelve months, and upon completion of construction convert to conventional amortizing mortgage loans. Residential construction loans have rates and terms comparable to one-to-four family residential mortgage loans that the Company originates. Commercial construction loans have rate and terms comparable to commercial loans that we originate. During the construction phase, the borrower generally pays interest only. Generally, the maximum loan-to-value ratio of our owner-occupied construction loans is 80%. Residential construction loans are generally underwritten pursuant to the same guidelines used for originating permanent residential mortgage loans. Commercial construction loans are generally underwritten pursuant to the same guidelines used for originating commercial loans.

The Company also makes interim construction loans for nonresidential properties. In addition, the Company occasionally makes loans for the construction of homes "on speculation," but the Company generally permits a borrower to have only two such loans at a time. These loans generally have a maximum term of eight months, and upon completion of construction convert to conventional amortizing nonresidential real estate loans. These construction loans have rates and terms comparable to permanent loans secured by property of the type being constructed that we originate. Generally, the maximum loan-to-value ratio of these construction loans is 85%.

Commercial and Industrial Loans: Commercial and industrial loans are offered to businesses and professionals in the Company’s market area. These loans generally have short and medium terms on both a collateralized and uncollateralized basis. The structure of these loans are largely determined by the loan purpose and collateral. Sources of collateral can include a lien on furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, receivables and other assets of the company. A UCC-1 is typically filed to perfect our lien on these assets.

Commercial and industrial loans and leases typically are underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s or lessee’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of its business and generally are collateralized by business assets. As a result, such loans and leases involve additional complexities, variables and risks and require more thorough underwriting and servicing than other types of loans and leases.

Consumer and Other Loans: The Company offers installment loans for various consumer purposes, including the purchase of automobiles, boats, and for other legitimate personal purposes. The maximum terms of consumer loans is 18 months for unsecured loans and 18 to 60 months for loans secured by a vehicle, depending on the age of the vehicle. The Company generally only extends consumer loans to existing customers or their immediate family members, and these loans generally have relatively low balances.

Consumer loans may entail greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans that are unsecured or are secured by rapidly depreciable assets, such as automobiles. In addition, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be affected by adverse personal circumstances. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans.

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Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk grade of loans by portfolio segment are presented in the following tables.

Total loans by risk grade and portfolio segment at September 30, 2017:

	Pass		Pass-Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	244,822	$	5,936	$	2,120	$	6,853	$	-	$	259,731
Multi-family		1,834		-		-		-		-		1,834
Home equity		3,776		248		203		98		-		4,325
Nonresidential		13,062		3,561		1,343		141		-		18,107
Agricultural		265		368		270		501		-		1,404
Construction and land		20,725		834		119		524		-		22,202
Total real estate loans		284,484		10,947		4,055		8,117		-		307,603
Commercial and industrial		132		-		-		-		-		132
Consumer and other loans		5,141		-		-		-		-		5,141
Total	$	289,757	$	10,947	$	4,055	$	8,117	$	-	$	312,876

Total loans by risk grade and portfolio segment at June 30, 2017:

	Pass		Pass-Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	245,179	$	5,914	$	2,573	$	6,448	$	-	$	260,114
Multi-family		1,864		-		-		-		-		1,864
Home equity		4,272		233		300		95		-		4,900
Nonresidential		13,801		3,610		1,356		149		-		18,916
Agricultural		281		374		272		514		-		1,441
Construction and land		13,727		846		120		561		-		15,254
Total real estate loans		279,124		10,977		4,621		7,767		-		302,489
Commercial and industrial		51		-		-		-		-		51
Consumer and other loans		5,017		-		-		1		-		5,018
Total	$	284,192	$	10,977	$	4,621	$	7,768	$	-	$	307,558

At September 30, 2017, consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties totaling $236 were in formal foreclosure proceedings and are included in one-to-four family loans.

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BORROWINGS

At September 30, 2017, long term borrowings consisted of a fixed rate FHLB advance of $10,000 at a stated rate of 1.20% that matures in December 2017. There were no borrowings as of June 30, 2017. We have credit available under a loan agreement with the FHLB with a remaining availability of $110,482 as of September 30, 2017.

The Bank has pledged as collateral FHLB stock and certain investment securities and has entered into a blanket collateral agreement whereby qualifying mortgages, free of other encumbrances and at various discounted values as determined by the FHLB, will be maintained.

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Investment Securities:

The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

Impaired Loans:

The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Real Estate Owned:

Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals, which are updated no less frequently than annually. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Real estate owned properties are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, management reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On an annual basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value.

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

Loan Servicing Rights:

Fair value is determined based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and that can be validated against available market data and results in a Level 3 classification.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 are summarized below:

	Fair Value Measurements
	September 30, 2017				June 30, 2017
	(Level 2)		(Level 3)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Financial assets:
Securities available-for-sale:
FHLMC common stock	$	234	$	-	$	182	$	-
Certificates of deposit		5,978		-		6,228		-
Municipal securities		42,322		-		39,799		-
SBA loan pools		483		-		565		-
CMOs		11,926		-		12,785		-
U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities		48,834		-		44,825		-
U.S. Government agency bonds		10,934		-		13,950		-
Total securities available-for-sale		120,711		-		118,334		-
Loan servicing rights		-		1,089		-		1,141
Total financial assets	$	120,711	$	1,089	$	118,334	$	1,141

Presented in the table below are assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using level 3 inputs at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017:

	Fair Value Measurements
	September 30, 2017		June 30, 2017
	(Level 3)		(Level 3)
Financial assets:
Impaired loans, with specific allocations:
One-to-four family	$	959	$	959
Nonresidential		-		-
Construction and land		-		-
Total financial assets		959		959
Non-financial assets:
Real estate owned, net:
One-to-four family		171		152
Nonresidential		723		713
Construction and land		-		-
Total non-financial assets		894		865
Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$	1,853	$	1,824

The Company's impaired loans at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 were measured at fair value based primarily upon the estimated value of real estate collateral less costs to sell. The carrying amounts of these loans were $959 as of September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017, which reflected valuation allowances of $4 and $8, respectively.

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

Real estate owned is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. The carrying value of real estate owned and their respective valuation allowances at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 were $894 and $865 and $0 and $24, respectively.

The tables below present a reconciliation of all Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Fair Value Measurements
	(Level 3)
	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017			September 30, 2016
	Loan Servicing Rights			Loan Servicing Rights
Balance at beginning of period:	$	1,141		$	1,046
Purchases		-			-
Change in fair value		(52	)		(23	)
Balance at end of period:	$	1,089		$	1,023

The table below presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017.

Level 3 Quantitative Information

September 30,
2017

June 30,
2017

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Range

Fair Value

Loan servicing rights

1,089

1,141

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate, estimated timing of cash flows

9% to 10%

Impaired real estate loans net, with specific allocations:

One-to-four family

959

Sales comparison approach

Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales

0% to 30%

Real estate owned net:

One-to-four family

171

152

Sales comparison approach

Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales

0% to 20%

Nonresidential

723

713

Sales comparison approach

Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales

0% to 20%

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

Many of the Company’s assets and liabilities are short-term financial instruments whose carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheet approximate fair value. These items include cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and payable balances, variable rate loan and deposits that re-price frequently and fully. The estimated fair values of the Company’s remaining on-balance sheet financial instruments at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 are summarized below:

	September 30, 2017
	Carrying		Fair Value
	Amount		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Financial assets
Securities available-for-sale	$	120,711	$	-	$	120,711	$	-	$	120,711
Loans, net		311,852		-		-		312,754		312,754
Loans held for sale (1)		-		-		-		-		-
Loan servicing rights		1,089		-		-		1,089		1,089
Restricted equity securities		1,447		N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	377,678	$	174,792	$	203,142	$	-	$	377,934
Other borrowings		10,000		-		10,000		-		10,000

	June 30, 2017
	Carrying		Fair Value
	Amount		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Financial assets
Securities available-for-sale	$	118,334	$	-	$	118,334	$	-	$	118,334
Loans, net		306,542		-		-		307,624		307,624
Loans held for sale (1)		245		-		-		245		245
Loan servicing rights		1,141		-		-		1,141		1,141
Restricted equity securities		1,023		N/A		N/A		N/A		N/A

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	394,505	$	190,968	$	203,656	$	-	$	394,624
Other borrowings		-		-		-		-		-

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Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, which is evaluated on a pool-level basis. The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan or other observable market data, such as outstanding commitments from third party investors and result in a Level 3 classification.

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EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

Employees participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). The ESOP borrowed from the Company to purchase 248,842 shares of the Company’s common stock at $10 per share during 2011. The Company makes discretionary contributions to the ESOP and pays dividends on unallocated shares to the ESOP, and the ESOP uses funds it receives to repay the loan. When loan payments are made, ESOP shares are allocated to participants based on relative compensation and expense is recorded. Dividends on allocated shares increase participant accounts.

Participants receive the shares at the end of employment. The Company makes contributions to the ESOP each December, therefore no contributions to the ESOP were made during the three months ended September 30, 2017. Total ESOP compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $122 and $92, respectively.

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

Shares held by the ESOP at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 were as follows:

	September 30, 2017		June 30, 2017
Committed to be released to participants		16,965		11,441
Allocated to participants		130,952		130,952
Unearned		76,559		89,620
Total ESOP shares		224,476		232,013

Fair value of unearned shares	$	2,147	$	2,465

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

On April 5, 2012, the shareholders of Oconee Federal Financial Corp. approved the Oconee Federal Financial Corp. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) for employees and directors of the Company. The Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 435,472 shares of the Company’s common stock, with no more than 124,420 of shares as restricted stock awards and 311,052 as stock options, either incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options. The exercise price of options granted under the Plan may not be less than the fair market value on the date the stock option is granted. The compensation committee of the board of directors has sole discretion to determine the amount and to whom equity incentive awards are granted.

On February 5, 2016, the compensation committee of the board of directors approved the issuance of 21,000 stock options to purchase Company stock and 7,000 shares of restricted stock were granted to officers. Stock options and restricted stock have vesting periods of five years or seven years, a percentage of which vests annually on each anniversary of the grant date. The weighted average vesting period of stock options and restricted stock granted was 5.7 years and 6.0 years, respectively. Stock options expire ten years after issuance. Apart from the vesting schedule for both stock options and restricted stock, there are no performance-based conditions or any other material conditions applicable to the awards issued.

There have been no stock options or restricted stock granted in 2017.

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the three months ended September 30, 2017:

	Options		Weighted- Average Exercise Price/Share		Aggregate Intrinsic Value ⁽¹⁾
Outstanding - June 30, 2017		261,986	$	12.46
Granted		-		-
Exercised		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Outstanding - September 30, 2017		261,986	$	12.46	$	4,084
Fully vested and exercisable at September 30, 2017		217,068	$	11.80	$	3,527
Expected to vest in future periods		44,918
Fully vested and expected to vest - September 30, 2017		261,986	$	12.46	$	4,084

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The intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the current market value and the exercise price. The current market price was based on the closing price of common stock of $28.05 per share on September 30, 2017.

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

The fair value for each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model that uses the following assumptions. The Company uses the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant to determine the risk-free interest rate. The expected dividend yield is estimated using the projected annual dividend level and recent stock price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. Expected stock volatility is based on historical volatilities of the SNL Financial Index of Thrift MHCs. The expected life of the options is calculated based on the “simplified” method as provided for under generally accepted accounting principles.

The weighted-average fair value of options granted and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model in the fiscal years granted are listed below:

	Fiscal Years Granted
	2016
Risk-free interest rate		1.67	%
Expected dividend yield		2.06	%
Expected stock volatility		16.1
Expected life (years)		8
Fair value	$	2.75

Stock options are assumed to be earned ratably over their respective vesting periods and charged to compensation expense based upon their grant date fair value and the number of options assumed to be earned. There were 4,036 and 11,875 options that were earned during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense for stock options for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $6 and $14, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options was $71 at September 30, 2017 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.9 years.

The following table summarizes non-vested restricted stock activity for the three months ended September 30, 2017:

	September 30, 2017
Balance - beginning of year		21,910
Granted		-
Forfeited		-
Vested		-
Balance - end of period		21,910
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	13.09

The fair value of the restricted stock awards is amortized to compensation expense over their respective vesting periods and is based on the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant multiplied by the number of shares granted that are expected to vest. The weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted on January 23, 2015 was $20.01 per share or $252. The weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted on February 5, 2016 was $19.40 per share or $136. Stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock included in noninterest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $25 and $62, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense for non-vested restricted stock awards was $314 at September 30, 2017 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.5 years.

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OCONEE FEDERAL FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

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LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not reported as assets; however, the underlying mortgage servicing rights associated with servicing these mortgage loans serviced for others is recorded as an asset in the consolidated balance sheet.

The principal balances of those loans at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 are as follows:

	September 30, 2017		June 30, 2017
Mortgage loan portfolio serviced for:
FHLMC	$	106,452	$	110,171

Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with serviced loans were $1,132 and $893 at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017.

Activity for loan servicing rights for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017			September 30, 2016
Loan servicing rights:
Beginning of period:	$	1,141		$	1,046
Additions		-			-
Change in fair value		(52	)		(23	)
End of period:	$	1,089		$	1,023

Fair value at September 30, 2017 was determined using a discount rate of 9.50%, prepayment speed assumptions ranging from 5.2% to 15.6% Conditional Prepayment Rate (“CPR”) depending on the loans’ coupon, term and seasoning, and a weighted average default rate of 0.61%. Fair value at September 30, 2016 was determined using a discount rate of 9.00%, prepayment speed assumptions ranging from 9.2% to 18.9% CPR depending on the loans’ coupon, term and seasoning, and a weighted average default rate of 0.61%.

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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental cash flow information for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

	September 30, 2017		September 30, 2016
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest paid	$	371	$	319
Income taxes paid	$	68	$	20
Supplemental noncash disclosures:
Transfers from loans to real estate owned	$	93	$	-

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 26, 2017, the Board of Directors of Oconee Federal Financial Corp. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of Oconee Federal Financial Corp.’s common stock. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record as of November 9, 2017, and will be paid on or about November 22, 2017.

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of such words as estimate, project, believe, intend, anticipate, plan, seek, expect and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include:

	·	statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;

	·	statements regarding our business plans and prospects and growth and operating strategies;

	·	statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and

estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations 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. We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report.

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:

our ability to manage our operations nationally and in our market areas;

adverse changes in the financial industry, securities, credit and national and local real estate markets (including real estate values);

significant increases in our delinquencies and loan losses, including as a result of our inability to resolve classified assets, changes in the underlying cash flows of our borrowers, and management’s assumptions in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;

credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and in our allowance and provision for loan losses;

use of estimates for determining the fair value of certain of our assets, which may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuations;

increased competition among depository and other financial institutions;

our ability to attract and maintain deposits, including introducing new deposit products;

changes in interest rates generally, including changes in the relative differences between short term and long term interest rates and in deposit interest rates, that may affect our net interest margin and funding sources;

fluctuations in the demand for loans, which may be affected by the number of unsold homes, land and other properties in our market areas and by declines in the value of real estate in our market area;

declines in the yield on our assets resulting from the current low interest rate environment;

our ability to successfully implement our business strategies, including attracting and maintaining deposits and introducing new financial products;

risks related to high concentration of loans secured by real estate located in our market areas;

changes in the level of government support of housing finance;

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the results of examinations by our regulators, including the possibility that our regulators may, among other things, require us to increase our reserve for loan losses, write down assets, change our regulatory capital position, limit our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, or prohibit us from paying dividends, which could adversely affect our dividends and earnings;

our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;

changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, which could result in, among other things, increased deposit insurance premiums and assessments, capital requirements (particularly the new capital regulations), regulatory fees and compliance costs and the resources we have available to address such changes;

technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected;

our reliance on a small executive staff;

changes in our compensation and benefit plans, and our ability to retain key members of our senior management team and to address staffing needs to implement our strategic plan;

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, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

our ability to control costs and expenses, particularly those related to operating as a publicly traded company;

other changes in our financial condition or results of operations that reduce capital available to pay dividends;

other changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own, including our stock in the FHLB of Atlanta; and

other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and operational factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services.

Because of these and a wide variety of other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

There are no material changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for Oconee Federal Financial Corp. for the year ended June 30, 2017, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017

Our total assets decreased by $6.6 million, or 1.4%, to $474.7 million at September 30, 2017 from $481.3 million at June 30, 2017. Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $14.3 million, or 69.0%, to $6.4 million at September 30, 2017 from $20.7 million at June 30, 2017. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to an anticipated withdrawal from a single customer’s deposit account that had been invested by the bank in a money market account. Our available-for-sale securities portfolio increased from $118.3 million at June 30, 2017 to $120.7 million at September 30, 2017. Gross loans increased $5.3 million, or 1.7%, to $312.9 million at September 30, 2017 from $307.6 million at June 30, 2017. This increase is a result of increased construction and land loan demand experienced during the three months ended September 30, 2017. Proceeds from FHLB advances were used to fund loan growth.

Deposits decreased $16.8 million, or 4.3%, to $377.7 million at September 30, 2017 from $394.5 million at June 30, 2017. The decrease in our deposits reflected a decrease of $17.5 million in money market deposits, $651 thousand in certificates of deposit, $450 thousand in savings deposits, and $273 thousand in NOW accounts offset by an increase of $2.0 million in non-interest bearing checking. The decrease in money market deposits was due to an anticipated withdrawal from a single customer.

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Oconee Federal, MHC’s cash is held on deposit with the Company. We generally do not accept brokered deposits and no brokered deposits were accepted during the three months ended September 30, 2017.

We had no advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta as of June 30, 2017 but did have $10.0 million as of September 30, 2017. We have credit available under a loan agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta in the amount of 25% of our total assets as of September 30, 2017, or approximately $120.5 million.

Total shareholders’ equity increased $308 thousand, or 0.4%, to $86.3 million at September 30, 2017 compared to $86.0 million at June 30, 2017. This was primarily due to our net income during the period of $857 thousand being offset by our dividends of $575 thousand. The Company and the Bank exceeded all minimum regulatory capital requirements at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017.

Nonperforming Assets

The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of our nonperforming assets at the dates indicated.

	September 30, 2017			June 30, 2017
	(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans:
Real estate loans:
One-to-four family	$	2,946		$	2,762
Multi-family		-			-
Home equity		44			89
Nonresidential		-			43
Agricultural		501			514
Construction and land		36			75
Total real estate loans		3,527			3,483
Commercial and industrial		-			-
Consumer and other loans		-			-
Total nonaccrual loans ⁽¹⁾	$	3,527		$	3,483
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:
Real estate loans:
Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more	$	-		$	-
Total of nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans ⁽²⁾	$	3,527		$	3,483
Real estate owned, net:
One-to-four family	$	171		$	152
Nonresidential		723			713
Construction and land		-			-
Other nonperforming assets		-			-
Total nonperforming assets	$	4,421		$	4,348

Accruing troubled debt restructurings		-			-
Troubled debt restructurings and total nonperforming assets	$	4,421		$	4,348

Total nonperforming loans to total loans		1.13	%		1.13	%
Total nonperforming assets to total assets		0.93	%		0.90	%
Total nonperforming assets to loans and real estate owned		1.41	%		1.41	%

(1)

Nonaccrual troubled debt restructurings included in the totals above were $2.1 million and $1.6 million, at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017, respectively.

(2)

There were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017.

Interest income that would have been recorded had our non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms was $52 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017. Interest of $24 thousand was recognized on these loans and is included in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

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Interest income that would have been recorded had our troubled debt restructured loans been current in accordance with their original terms was $39 thousand and $10 thousand, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Nonperforming assets increased $73 thousand from June 30, 2017 to September 30, 2017. Nonaccrual loans increased $44 thousand and real estate owned increased $29 thousand. There were no accruing loans past due 90 days or more at either date. The increase in nonaccrual loans primarily related to normal monthly fluctuations. Nonperforming assets to total assets and nonperforming assets to loans and real estate owned were 0.93% and 1.41%, respectively, at September 30, 2017 compared to 0.90% and 1.41%, respectively at June 30, 2017.

Analysis of Net Interest Margin

The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average annualized yields and rates, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments were made, as the effect thereof was not material. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the tables as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of net deferred costs, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to income.

	For the Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017								September 30, 2016
	Average Balance			Interest and Dividends		Yield/ Cost			Average Balance			Interest and Dividends		Yield/ Cost
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Loans	$	309,836		$	3,555		4.59	%	$	291,018		$	3,737		5.14	%
Investment securities		82,215			369		1.80			98,672			443		1.80
Investment securities, tax-free		37,449			206		2.20			30,776			178		2.31
Interest-bearing deposits		9,088			35		1.54			23,594			41		0.70
Total interest-earning assets		438,588			4,165		3.80			444,060			4,399		3.96
Noninterest-earning assets		38,992								40,312
Total assets	$	477,580							$	484,372

Liabilities and equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW and demand deposits	$	47,184		$	11		0.09	%	$	49,207		$	12		0.10	%
Money market deposits		80,142			76		0.38			73,309			70		0.38
Regular savings and other deposits		28,708			11		0.15			28,499			9		0.13
Certificates of deposit		203,193			264		0.52			225,661			229		0.40
Total interest-bearing deposits		359,227			362		0.40			376,676			320		0.34
Other Borrowings		4,930			11		0.89			-			-		-
Total interest-bearing liabilities		364,157			373		0.41			376,676			320		0.34
Noninterest bearing deposits		32,808								23,931
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities		4,511								883
Total liabilities		401,476								401,490
Equity		76,104								82,882
Total liabilities and equity	$	477,580							$	484,372

Net interest income				$	3,792							$	4,079
Interest rate spread							3.39	%							3.62	%
Net interest margin							3.46	%							3.67	%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		1.20	x							1.18	x

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016

General. We reported net income of $857 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Interest income decreased $234 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 while interest expense increased $53 thousand resulting in a net decrease to net interest income of $287 thousand. Noninterest income decreased $99 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to September 30, 2016 due primarily to reduced gains recognized upon the payoff of PCI loans and securities. Total noninterest expense increased $238 thousand primarily due to increased cost in salaries, occupancy, data processing and foreclosure of assets.

Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $234 thousand, or 5.3%, to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The yield on interest-earning assets decreased 16 basis points from 3.96% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to 3.80% for the three months ended September 30, 2017. Total average interest-earning assets also declined by $5.5 million to $438.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $444.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Interest income on loans was $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The yield on loans decreased 55 basis points from 5.14% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to 4.59% for the three months ended September 30, 2017, a result of the repayments of older, higher yielding loans being replaced by loans with lower yields. The average balance of loans increased by $18.8 million, or 6.5%, to $309.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $291.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in the average balance of our loans is reflective of normal loan growth.

Interest income on investment securities decreased by $46 thousand, or 7.4%, to $575 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $621 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease reflected a decrease in the average balance of securities of $9.8 million, or 7.6%, to $119.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $129.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 while the yield on securities stayed consistent at 1.92%. The decrease in the average balances of our investment securities is reflective of our efforts during 2016 and 2017 to help fund lending through investment repayments as opposed to wholesale borrowing. The bank is now beginning to borrow wholesale funds when deemed prudent by management.

The average balance of interest-earning deposits decreased $14.5 million from the three months ended September 30, 2016 to the three months ended September 30, 2017 while the yield increased 84 basis points over the same period. The decrease was primarily due to an anticipated withdrawal from a single customer’s deposit account that had been invested by the bank in a money market account. The increase in yield was primarily a result of variable rate Money Market accounts that have increased in rate due to market conditions.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased by $53 thousand, or 16.6%, to $373 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $320 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase reflected an increase of six basis points in the average rate paid on deposits for the three months ended September 30, 2017 to 0.40% from 0.34% for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in the average rate paid on deposits is reflective of our efforts to keep our cost of funds as low as possible but still maintain our competitiveness in our market area among other banking institutions. Average interest-bearing deposits were $359.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $376.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

The largest increase in interest expense related to expense on certificates of deposit, which increased $35 thousand, or 15.3%, to $264 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $229 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit increased from 0.40% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to 0.52% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 while average balances decreased from $225.7 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2016 to $203.2 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2017.

Other borrowings interest expense increased by $11 thousand. There were no FHLB borrowings in the three months ended September 30, 2016, while the three months ended September 30, 2017 had an average of $4.9 million.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income before the provision for loan losses decreased by $287 thousand, or 7.0%, to $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. Our interest rate spread and net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2017 decreased to 3.39% and 3.46%, respectively, from 3.62% and 3.67%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The lower yield on loans along with the higher cost of certificates of deposit primarily contributed to the decrease in net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

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Provision for Loan Losses. We recorded a provision for loan losses of $46 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared with $65 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. There were $38 thousand of net charge-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $15 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The lower provision is primarily due to generally improved loan portfolio quality.

Our total allowance for loan losses was $1.0 million, or 0.33%, of total gross loans, at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017. The ending allowance for specifically identified impaired loans was $4 thousand at September 30, 2017 compared to $8 thousand at June 30, 2017. The recorded investment in impaired loans at September 30, 2017 was $4.1 million compared to $3.7 million at June 30, 2017.

The general valuation allowance was $1.0 million at September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017. Total loans evaluated collectively for impairment increased $6.5 million, or 2.1%, to $310.3 million at September 30, 2017 compared to $303.8 million at June 30, 2017.

To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded all losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. There have been no changes to our allowance for loan loss methodology.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $99 thousand, or 22.8%, to $336 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $435 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. No gains on the disposition of PCI loans of were recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $43 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Net gains on sales of investment securities available for sale were $10 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $68 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Gains on sales of securities are largely market driven.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 increased by $238 thousand, or 9.3%, to $2.8 million from $2.6 million for the same period in 2016. Salaries and employee benefits increased $101 thousand due to routine increases. Occupancy and data processing increased $63 thousand due to routine upgrades and improvements. Foreclosed asset expenses increased $48 thousand due to routine loan portfolio resolution expenses.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $426 thousand compared with $615 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was due to the decrease in taxable income for the comparable quarters. Our effective income tax rate was 33.2% and 32.6% for the same periods, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of funds are deposits and the proceeds from principal and interest payments on loans and investment securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. We generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive within our market and to increase core deposit relationships.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term responsibility of management. We adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon management’s assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) expected deposit flows, (iii) yields available on interest-earning deposits and investment securities, and (iv) the objectives of our asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning overnight deposits, federal funds sold, and short and intermediate-term U.S. Government sponsored agencies and mortgage-backed securities of short duration. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, we have credit available under a loan agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta in the amount of 25% of total assets (as of September 30, 2017), or approximately $120.5 million, with a remaining availability of $110.5 million as of September 30, 2017.

Common Stock Dividends. On August 24, 2017, the Company paid a $0.10 per share cash dividend on its common stock for a total of $575 thousand.

Equity Compensation Plans. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, no shares of restricted stock or stock options were issued.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Disclosures of quantitative and qualitative market risk are not required by smaller reporting companies, such as the Company.

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 September 30, 2017. 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 quarter ended September 30, 2017, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, amended) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There are various claims and lawsuits in which the Company is periodically involved incidental to the Company’s business. In the opinion of management, no material loss is expected from any of such pending claims or lawsuits.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Disclosures of risk factors are not required of smaller reporting companies, such as the Company.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(a)

None.

(b)

Not applicable.

(c)

Issuer Repurchases. On November 24, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 175,000 of the Company’s common stock.

In connection with the authorization of this stock repurchase program, the Board of Directors terminated the Company’s existing stock repurchase program, which had authorized the Company to purchase up to 150,000 shares of its issued and outstanding common stock. The Company had previously purchased a total of 113,400 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $16.04 per share under the existing stock repurchase program.

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The following table sets forth information in connection with repurchases of the Company’s common stock for the quarter ended September 30, 2017:

	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan			Approximate Maximum Dollar Value or Number of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plan
July 1 - July 31, 2017		7,537	$	27.46		7,537			51,017
August 1 - August 31, 2017		30		28.00		30			50,987
September 1 - September 30, 2017		-		-		-			50,987	(2)
Total		7,567	$	27.46		7,567	(1)

(1)

All shares were purchased pursuant to a publicly announced repurchase program that was approved by the Board of Directors on November 24, 2015.

(2)

Represents the maximum number of shares available for repurchase under the November 24, 2015 plan at September 30, 2017.

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 in 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.

	Oconee Federal Financial Corp.

Date: November 13, 2017

	/s/ Curtis T. Evatt
	Curtis T. Evatt
	President and Chief Executive Officer

	/s/ John W. Hobbs
	John W. Hobbs
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit number		Description

31.1		Certification of Curtis T. Evatt, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).

31.2		Certification of John W. Hobbs, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).

32		Certification of Curtis T. Evatt, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John W. Hobbs, Senior Vice President and 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes In Shareholders’ Equity (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to The Consolidated Financial Statements