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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
or
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to ______________
Commission File Number 001-12647
Oriental Financial Group Inc.
Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,     IRS Employer Identification No. 66-0538893
Principal Executive Offices:
997 San Roberto Street
Oriental Center 10th Floor
Professional Offices Park
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926
Telephone Number: (787) 771-6800
     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 þ No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
     Yesþ Noo
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large Accelerated Filer o   Accelerated Filer þ   Non-Accelerated Filer o   Smaller Reporting Company o
    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
     Yes o Noþ
     Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
     44,011,107 common shares ($1.00 par value per share) outstanding as of July 31, 2011
 
 


 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may relate to Oriental Financial Group Inc’s. (the “Group”) financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses, delinquency trends, market risk and the impact of interest rate changes, capital markets conditions, capital adequacy and liquidity, and the effect of legal proceedings and new accounting standards on the Group’s financial condition and results of operations. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continues,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project” and similar expressions and future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “can,” “may,” or similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions by management that are difficult to predict. Various factors, some of which, by their nature are beyond the Group’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to:
  the rate of growth in the economy and employment levels, as well as general business and economic conditions;
  changes in interest rates, as well as the magnitude of such changes;
  the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies;
  a credit default by the U.S. government or a downgrade in the credit ratings of the U.S. government;
  changes in federal bank regulatory and supervisory policies, including required levels of capital;
  the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) on our businesses, business practices and cost of operations;
  the relative strength or weakness of the consumer and commercial credit sectors and of the real estate market in Puerto Rico;
  the performance of the stock and bond markets;
  competition in the financial services industry;
  additional Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) assessments; and
  possible legislative, tax or regulatory changes.
Other possible events or factors that could cause results or performance to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements include the following: negative economic conditions that adversely affect the general economy, housing prices, the job market, consumer confidence and spending habits which may affect, among other things, the level of non-performing assets, charge-offs and provision expense; changes in interest rates and market liquidity which may reduce interest margins, impact funding sources and affect the ability to originate and distribute financial products in the primary and secondary markets; adverse movements and volatility in debt and equity capital markets; changes in market rates and prices which may adversely impact the value of financial assets and liabilities; liabilities resulting from litigation and regulatory investigations; changes in accounting standards, rules and interpretations; increased competition; the Group’s ability to grow its core businesses; decisions to downsize, sell or close units or otherwise change the Group’s business mix; and management’s ability to identify and manage these and other risks.
All forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are based upon information available to the Group as of the date of this report, and other than as required by law, including the requirements of applicable securities laws, the Group assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.


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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands, except share data)  
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 278,466     $ 337,218  
Money market investments
    2,563       111,728  
 
           
Total cash and cash equivalents
    281,029       448,946  
 
           
Investments:
               
Trading securities, at fair value, with amortized cost of $874 (December 31, 2010 - $1,306)
    864       1,330  
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value, with amortized cost of $3,529,671 (December 31, 2010 - $3,661,146)
    3,581,087       3,700,064  
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost, with fair value of $858,226 (December 31, 2010 - $675,721)
    863,779       689,917  
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost
    23,779       22,496  
Other investments
    150       150  
 
           
Total investments
    4,469,659       4,413,957  
 
           
Loans:
               
Mortgage loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value
    34,246       33,979  
Loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC, net of allowance for loan and lease losses of $34,229 (December 31, 2010 - $31,430)
    1,130,460       1,117,889  
Loans covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC, net of allowance for loan and lease losses of $53,036 (December 31, 2010 - $49,286)
    542,543       620,711  
 
           
Total loans, net
    1,707,249       1,772,579  
 
           
FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset
    437,434       471,872  
Foreclosed real estate covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    16,918       14,871  
Foreclosed real estate not covered uder shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    12,031       11,969  
Accrued interest receivable
    26,430       28,716  
Deferred tax asset, net
    32,637       30,732  
Premises and equipment, net
    23,649       23,941  
Derivative assets
    12,015       28,315  
Other assets
    63,496       64,826  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 7,082,547     $ 7,310,724  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Deposits:
               
Demand deposits
  $ 948,764     $ 954,554  
Savings accounts
    241,553       235,690  
Certificates of deposit
    1,194,914       1,398,644  
 
           
Total deposits
    2,385,231       2,588,888  
 
           
Borrowings:
               
Short-term borrowings
    31,812       42,470  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    3,459,135       3,456,781  
Advances from FHLB
    281,747       281,753  
FDIC-guaranteed term notes
    105,834       105,834  
Subordinated capital notes
    36,083       36,083  
 
           
Total borrowings
    3,914,611       3,922,921  
 
           
FDIC net settlement payable
    602       22,954  
Derivative liabilities
    13,918       64  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    43,828       43,566  
 
           
Total liabilities
    6,358,190       6,578,393  
 
           
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $1 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 1,340,000 shares of Series A and 1,380,000 shares of Series B issued and outstanding, $25 liquidation value.
    68,000       68,000  
Common stock, $1 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 47,808,284 shares issued; 44,009,380 shares outstanding (December 31, 2010 - 47,807,734; 46,348,667)
    47,808       47,808  
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,798,904 shares (December 31, 2010 - 1,459,067 shares)
    (45,386 )     (16,732 )
Additional paid-in capital
    498,556       498,435  
Legal surplus
    49,414       46,331  
Retained earnings
    71,091       51,502  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax of $2,799 (December 31, 2010 - $2,107)
    34,874       36,987  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    724,357       732,331  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 7,082,547     $ 7,310,724  
 
           
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE QUARTERS AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
    (In thousands, except per share data)          
Interest income:
                               
Loans
                               
Loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
  $ 15,969     $ 17,813     $ 33,808     $ 35,450  
Loans covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    13,060       11,587       27,285       11,586  
Mortgage-backed securities
    51,021       41,519       94,759       85,113  
Investment securities and other
    2,152       8,925       4,258       18,030  
 
                       
Total interest income
    82,202       79,844       160,110       150,179  
 
                       
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    11,588       11,951       23,802       23,194  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    23,512       25,487       47,671       50,772  
Advances from FHLB and other borrowings
    3,061       3,053       6,110       6,065  
Note payable to the FDIC
          1,064             1,064  
FDIC-guaranteed term notes
    1,021       1,021       2,042       2,042  
Subordinated capital notes
    308       305       611       603  
 
                       
Total interest expense
    39,490       42,881       80,236       83,740  
 
                       
Net interest income
    42,712       36,963       79,874       66,439  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    3,800       4,100       7,600       8,114  
Provision for covered loan and lease losses, net
                549        
 
                       
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses
    38,912       32,863       71,725       58,325  
 
                       
Non-interest income:
                               
Wealth management revenues
    4,572       4,659       9,255       8,637  
Banking service revenues
    3,306       3,041       7,143       4,663  
Mortgage banking activities
    2,435       2,339       4,394       4,136  
 
                       
Total banking and wealth management revenues
    10,313       10,039       20,792       17,436  
 
                       
Total loss on other-than-temporarily impaired securities
          (1,796 )           (41,386 )
Portion of loss on securities recognized in other comprehensive income
                      38,958  
 
                       
Other-than-temporary impairments on securities
          (1,796 )           (2,428 )
 
                       
 
Accretion of FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
    1,020       1,314       2,231       1,314  
Fair value adjustment on FDIC equity appreciation instrument
          909             909  
Net gain (loss) on:
                               
Sale of securities
    9,132       11,833       9,130       23,853  
Derivatives
    (3,603 )     (26,615 )     (7,571 )     (37,251 )
Trading securities
    (6 )     1       (37 )     (2 )
Foreclosed real estate
    (3 )     (26 )     (135 )     (143 )
Other
    7       7       (20 )     17  
 
                       
Total non-interest income (loss), net
    16,860       (4,334 )     24,390       3,705  
 
                       
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE QUARTERS AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
    (In thousands, except per share data)  
Non-interest expenses:
                               
Compensation and employee benefits
    11,230       10,433       22,918       18,683  
Professional and service fees
    5,750       3,920       11,201       6,073  
Occupancy and equipment
    4,214       4,404       8,619       7,998  
Insurance
    1,646       1,733       3,632       3,566  
Electronic banking charges
    1,155       1,112       2,610       1,791  
Taxes, other than payroll and income taxes
    858       1,261       2,237       2,118  
Advertising, business promotion, and strategic initiatives
    1,508       1,364       2,700       2,064  
Loan servicing and clearing expenses
    1,076       793       2,097       1,518  
Foreclosure and repossession expenses
    761       523       1,490       825  
Communication
    425       735       822       1,078  
Director and investors relations
    339       388       625       703  
Printing, postage, stationery and supplies
    362       292       644       495  
Other
    1,372       892       1,891       1,330  
 
                       
Total non-interest expenses
    30,696       27,850       61,486       48,242  
 
                       
Income before income taxes
    25,076       679       34,629       13,788  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    (1,391 )     34       5,081       1,206  
 
                       
Net income
    26,467       645       29,548       12,582  
Less: Dividends on preferred stock
    (1,200 )     (1,733 )     (2,401 )     (2,934 )
Less: Allocation of undistributed earnings for participating preferred shares
          (3,104 )           (3,104 )
 
                       
Income available (loss) to common shareholders
  $ 25,267     $ (4,192 )   $ 27,147     $ 6,544  
 
                       
Income (loss) per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.56     $ (0.13 )   $ 0.60     $ 0.22  
 
                       
Diluted
  $ 0.56     $ (0.13 )   $ 0.59     $ 0.22  
 
                       
Average common shares outstanding and equivalents
    45,135       33,053       45,656       29,471  
 
                       
Cash dividends per share of common stock
  $ 0.05     $ 0.04     $ 0.10     $ 0.08  
 
                       
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE QUARTERS AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
Net income
  $ 26,467     $ 645     $ 29,548     $ 12,582  
 
                       
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale arising during the period
    35,365       94,763       21,627       139,373  
Realized gain on investment securities included in net income
    (9,132 )     (11,833 )     (9,130 )     (23,853 )
Total loss on other- than-temporarily impaired securities
          1,796             41,386  
Portion of loss on securities recognized in other comprehensive income
                      (38,958 )
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges arising during the period
    (21,041 )           (13,918 )      
Income tax effect
    (637 )     (6,368 )     (692 )     (9,847 )
 
                       
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period
    4,555       78,358       (2,113 )     108,101  
 
                       
 
Comprehensive income
  $ 31,022     $ 79,003     $ 27,435     $ 120,683  
 
                       
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Preferred stock:
               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 68,000     $ 68,000  
Issuance of preferred stock
          177,289  
 
           
Balance at end of period
    68,000       245,289  
 
           
Additional paid-in capital from beneficial conversion feature
               
Balance at beginning of period
           
Issuance of preferred stock — beneficial conversion feature
          22,711  
 
           
Balance at end of period
          22,711  
 
           
Common stock:
               
Balance at beginning of period
    47,808       25,739  
Issuance of common stock
          8,740  
Exercised stock options
          2  
 
           
Balance at end of period
    47,808       34,481  
 
           
Additional paid-in capital:
               
Balance at beginning of period
    498,435       213,445  
Issuance of common stock
          90,896  
Exercised stock options
          19  
Stock-based compensation expense
    682       546  
Common stock issuance costs
          (5,246 )
Preferred stock issuance costs
          (10,911 )
Exercised restricted stock units with treasury shares
    (561 )      
 
           
Balance at end of period
    498,556       288,749  
 
           
Legal surplus:
               
Balance at beginning of period
    46,331       45,279  
Transfer from retained earnings
    3,083       1,376  
 
           
Balance at end of period
    49,414       46,655  
 
           
Retained earnings:
               
Balance at beginning of period
    51,502       77,584  
Net income
    29,548       12,582  
Cash dividends declared on common stock
    (4,475 )     (2,644 )
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock
    (2,401 )     (2,934 )
Transfer to legal surplus
    (3,083 )     (1,376 )
 
           
Balance at end of period
    71,091       83,212  
 
           
Treasury stock:
               
Balance at beginning of period
    (16,732 )     (17,142 )
Stock purchased under the repurchase program
    (29,242 )      
Exercised restricted stock units with treasury shares
    561        
Stock used to match defined contribution plan
    27       22  
 
           
Balance at end of period
    (45,386 )     (17,120 )
 
           
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
               
Balance at beginning of period
    36,987       (82,739 )
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
    (2,113 )     108,101  
 
           
Balance at end of period
    34,874       25,362  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
  $ 724,357     $ 729,339  
 
           
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 29,548     $ 12,582  
 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Amortization of deferred loan origination fees, net of costs
    (27 )     346  
Amortization of premiums, net of accretion of discounts
    6,186       13,426  
Amortization of core deposit intangible
    71       23  
Accretion of FDIC loss-share indemnification asset, net
    (2,231 )     (1,314 )
Other-than-temporary impairments on securities
          2,428  
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
    2,748       2,596  
Deferred income taxes, net
    (2,753 )     (4,099 )
Provision for loan and lease losses, net
    8,149       8,114  
Stock-based compensation
    682       546  
Fair value adjustment of servicing asset
    (483 )     (975 )
(Gain) loss on:
               
Sale of securities
    (9,130 )     (23,853 )
Sale of mortgage loans held for sale
    (2,441 )     (2,104 )
Derivative activities
    7,571       37,251  
Sale of foreclosed real estate
    135       143  
Sale of premises and equipment
    38       1,865  
Originations and purchases of loans held-for-sale
    (106,955 )     (106,289 )
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale
    36,608       35,451  
Net (increase) decrease in:
               
Trading securities
    466       467  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,286       (977 )
Other assets
    1,111       (6,706 )
Net increase (decrease) in:
               
Accrued interest payable on deposits and borrowings
    (618 )     1,553  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (22,062 )     2,833  
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities
    (51,101 )     (26,693 )
 
           
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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of:
               
Investment securities available-for-sale
    (492,533 )     (3,932,574 )
Investment securities held-to-maturity
    (209,112 )      
FHLB stock
    (1,283 )     (2,560 )
Equity options
    (370 )     (1,110 )
Maturities and redemptions of:
               
Investment securities available-for-sale
    446,958       1,257,926  
Investment securities held-to-maturity
    33,412        
FHLB stock
          10,077  
Proceeds from sales of:
               
Investment securities available-for-sale
    252,836       2,466,565  
Foreclosed real estate
    5,806       2,481  
Other repossessed assets
    2,842        
Premises and equipment
    11       635  
Origination and purchase of loans, excluding loans held-for-sale
    (87,675 )     (61,155 )
Principal repayment of loans, including covered loans
    133,000       84,275  
Reimbursements from the FDIC on shared loss agreements
    39,870        
Additions to premises and equipment
    (2,474 )     (934 )
Cash and cash equivalents received in FDIC-assisted acquisition
          89,777  
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    121,288       (86,597 )
 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net increase (decrease) in:
               
Deposits
    (204,576 )     65,050  
Short term borrowings
    (10,658 )     (3,979 )
Securities sold under agreements ro repurchase
    2,600        
Proceeds from:
               
Exercise of stock options
          21  
Issuance of common stock, net
          94,390  
Issuance of preferred stock, net
          189,089  
Repayments and advances from purchase money note issued to the FDIC
          (5,433 )
Purchase of treasury stock
    (29,242 )      
Termination of derivative instruments
    10,648       (25,109 )
Dividends paid on preferred stock
    (2,401 )     (2,934 )
Dividends paid on common stock
    (4,475 )     (2,294 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (238,104 )     308,801  
 
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (167,917 )     195,511  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    448,946       277,123  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 281,029     $ 472,634  
 
           
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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure and Schedule of Non-cash Activities:
               
Interest paid
  $ 80,854     $ 82,160  
 
           
Income taxes paid
  $ 3,848     $ 6,281  
 
           
Mortgage loans securitized into mortgage-backed securities
  $ 71,007     $ 68,155  
 
           
Securities sold but not yet delivered
  $     $ 1,490  
 
           
Securities purchased but not yet received
  $     $ 533  
 
           
Transfer from loans to foreclosed real estate and other repossed assets
  $ 10,464     $ 7,522  
 
           
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the changes in operating assets and liabilities included in the reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities, as well as the changes in assets and liabilities presented in the investing and financing sections are net of the effect of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the Eurobank FDIC-assisted acquisition. Refer to Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for the composition and balances of the assets and liabilities recorded at fair value by the Group on April 30, 2010. The cash received in the transaction, which amounted to $89.8 million, is presented in the investing activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as “Cash and cash equivalents received in FDIC-assisted acquisition”.
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ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accounting and reporting policies of Oriental Financial Group Inc. (the “Group” or “Oriental”) conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and to banking industry practices.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These unaudited statements are, in the opinion of management, a fair statement of the results for the periods reported and include all necessary adjustments, all of a normal recurring nature, for a fair statement of such results. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in the Group’s 2010 annual report on Form 10-K.
Nature of Operations
The Group is a publicly-owned financial holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It has four direct subsidiaries, Oriental Bank and Trust (the “Bank”), Oriental Financial Services Corp. (“Oriental Financial Services”), Oriental Insurance, Inc. (“Oriental Insurance”) and Caribbean Pension Consultants, Inc., which is located in Boca Raton, Florida. The Group also has a special purpose entity, Oriental Financial (PR) Statutory Trust II (the “Statutory Trust II”). Through these subsidiaries and its divisions, the Group provides a wide range of banking and wealth management services such as mortgage, commercial and consumer lending, leasing, financial planning, insurance sales, money management, investment banking and brokerage services, as well as corporate and individual trust services.
The main offices of the Group and its subsidiaries are located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Group is subject to examination, regulation and periodic reporting under the U.S. Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, which is administered by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The Bank operates through 30 financial centers located throughout Puerto Rico and is subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico (“OCFI”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Bank offers banking services such as commercial and consumer lending, leasing, savings and time deposit products, financial planning, and corporate and individual trust services, and capitalizes on its commercial banking network to provide mortgage lending products to its clients. Oriental International Bank Inc. (“OIB”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, operates as an international banking entity (“IBE”) pursuant to the International Banking Center Regulatory Act of Puerto Rico, as amended. OIB offers the Bank certain Puerto Rico tax advantages. OIB activities are limited under Puerto Rico law to persons and assets/liabilities located outside of Puerto Rico.
Oriental Financial Services is subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the SEC, and the OCFI. Oriental Insurance is subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico.
The Group’s mortgage banking activities are conducted through a division of the Bank. The mortgage banking activities consist of the origination and purchase of residential mortgage loans for the Bank’s own portfolio and, if the conditions so warrant, the Bank engages in the sale of such loans to other financial institutions in the secondary market. The Bank originates Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”)-insured and Veterans Administration (“VA”)-guaranteed mortgages that are primarily securitized for issuance of Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) mortgage-backed securities which can be resold to individual or institutional investors in the secondary market. Conventional loans that meet the underwriting requirements for sale or exchange under standard Federal National Mortgage Association (the “FNMA”) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (the “FHLMC”) programs are referred to as conforming mortgage loans and are also securitized for issuance of FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed securities. The Bank is an approved seller of FNMA, as well as FHLMC, mortgage loans for issuance of FNMA and FHLMC mortgage-backed securities. The Bank is also an approved issuer of GNMA mortgage-backed securities. The Bank is the master servicer of the GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC pools that it issues and of its mortgage loan portfolio, but has a subservicing arrangement with a third party.

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Effective April 30, 2010, the Bank assumed all of the retail deposits and other liabilities and acquired certain assets and substantially all of the operations of Eurobank from the FDIC as receiver for Eurobank, pursuant to the terms of a purchase and assumption agreement entered into by the Bank and the FDIC on April 30, 2010. This transaction is referred to as the “FDIC-assisted acquisition”.
Significant Accounting Policies
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with GAAP as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and with the general practices within the banking industry. In preparing the unaudited consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Group believes that, of its significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.
Loans and Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
Because of the loss protection provided by the FDIC, the risks of the FDIC-assisted transaction acquired loans are significantly different from those loans not covered under the FDIC loss sharing agreements. Accordingly, the Group presents loans subject to the loss sharing agreements as “covered loans” and loans that are not subject to the FDIC loss sharing agreements as “non-covered loans”. Non-covered loans include any loans made outside of the FDIC shared-loss agreements before or after the April 30, 2010 FDIC-assisted acquisition. Non-covered loans also include credit card balances acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition.
Non-Covered Loans
Non-covered loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for non-covered loan and lease losses, unamortized discount related to mortgage servicing right sold and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees and costs, and premiums and discounts on loans purchased, are deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the loans as an adjustment of their yield through interest income using the interest method. When a loan is paid off or sold, any unamortized deferred fee (cost) is credited (charged) to income.
Credit card balances acquired as part of the FDIC-assisted acquisition are to be accounted for under the guidance of ASC 310-20, which requires that any differences between the contractually required loan payments in excess of the Group’s initial investment in the loans be accreted into interest income on a level-yield basis over the life of the loan. Loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 are placed on non-accrual status when past due in accordance with the Group’s non-accruing policy and any accretion of discount is discontinued. These assets were written-down to their estimated fair value on their acquisition date, incorporating an estimate of future expected cash flows. To the extent actual or projected cash flows is less than originally estimated, additional provisions for loan and lease losses are recognized.
Interest recognition is discontinued when loans are 90 days or more in arrears on principal and/or interest based on contractual terms. Loans for which the recognition of interest income has been discontinued are designated as non-accruing. Collections are accounted for on the cash method thereafter, until qualifying to return to accrual status. Such loans are not reinstated to accrual status until interest is received on a current basis and other factors indicative of doubtful collection cease to exist.
Up to March 31, 2011, residential mortgage loans well collateralized and in process of collection, were placed on non-accrual status when reaching 365 days past due. On April 1, 2011, the Bank changed its policy on a prospective basis to place on non-accrual status residential mortgage loans well collateralized and in process of collection when reaching 90 days past due. All loans that were between 90 and 365 days past due at the time of changing the policy were also placed on non-accrual status, and the interest receivable on such loans at the time of changing the policy is evaluated at least on a quarterly basis against the collateral underlying the loans, and written-down, if necessary.
The Group follows a systematic methodology to establish and evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses to provide for inherent losses in the non-covered loan portfolio. This methodology includes the consideration of factors such as economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience, and results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans. The provision for loan and lease losses charged to current operations is based on such methodology. Loan and lease losses are charged and recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan and lease losses on non-covered loans.

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Larger commercial loans that exhibit potential or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review and grading. Where appropriate, allowances are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow, and legal options available to the Group.
Included in the review of individual loans are those that are impaired. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Group will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, at the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. Loans are individually evaluated for impairment, except large groups of small balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment, and loans that are recorded at fair value or at the lower of cost or fair value. The Group measures for impairment all commercial loans over $250 thousand and over 90-days past-due. The portfolios of mortgage, leases and consumer loans are considered homogeneous, and are evaluated collectively for impairment.
The Group, using a rating system, applies an overall allowance percentage to each non-covered loan portfolio segment based on historical credit losses adjusted for current conditions and trends. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Group over the most recent 12 months. The actual loss experience is supplemented with other economic factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These economic factors include consideration of the following: the credit grading assigned to commercial loans, levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations. The following portfolio segments have been identified: mortgage loans; commercial loans; consumer loans; and leasing.
Mortgage Loans: These loans are further segregated into four classes: traditional mortgages, non-traditional mortgages, loans in loan modification programs and personal mortgage collateral loans. Traditional mortgage loans include loans secured by dwelling, fixed coupons and regular amortization schedules. Non-traditional mortgages include loans with interest-first amortization schedules and loans with balloon considerations as part of their terms. Mortgages in loan modification programs are loans that are being serviced under such programs. The personal mortgage collateral loans are mainly equity lines of credit. The allowance factor on these loans is impacted by the historical loss factors on the sub-segments, the environmental risk factors described above and by delinquency buckets.
Commercial loans: These loans consist mainly of commercial loans secured by existing commercial real estate properties. The allowance factor assigned to these loans are impacted by historical loss factors, by the environmental risk factors described above and by the credit risk ratings assigned to the loans. These credit risk ratings are based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience, and results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans.
Consumer loans: These consist of smaller retail loans such as retail credit cards, overdrafts, unsecured personal lines of credit, and personal unsecured loans. The allowance factor on these loans is impacted by the historical loss factors on the segment, the environmental risk factors described above and by delinquency buckets.
Leasing: This segment consists of personal loans guaranteed by vehicles in the form of lease financing or in the form of automobile and equipment loans. The allowance factor on these loans is impacted by the historical losses on the segment, the environmental risk factors described above and by delinquency buckets. This is a new business line introduced in 2010, and as such, the historical loss factor has been matched to consumer loans due to the lack of historical losses on leases.
Loan loss ratios and credit risk categories are updated at least quarterly and are applied in the context of GAAP as prescribed by ASC and the importance of depository institutions having prudent, conservative, but not excessive loan allowances that fall within an acceptable range of estimated losses. While management uses current available information in estimating possible loan and lease losses, factors beyond the Group’s control, such as those affecting general economic conditions, may require future changes to the allowance.

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Covered Loans
Covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition are accounted under the provisions of ASC 310-30, “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality,” which is applicable when (a) the Group acquires loans deemed to be impaired when there is evidence of credit deterioration and it is probable, at the date of acquisition, that the Group would be unable to collect all contractually required payments and (b) as a general policy election for non-impaired loans that the Group acquired with some discount attributable to credit.
The acquired covered loans were recorded at their estimated fair value at the time of acquisition. Fair value of acquired loans is determined using a discounted cash flow model based on assumptions about the amount and timing of principal and interest payments, estimated prepayments, estimated default rates, estimated loss severity in the event of defaults, and current market rates. Estimated credit losses are included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan and lease losses is not recorded on the acquisition date.
In accordance with ASC 310-30 and in estimating the fair value of covered loans at the acquisition date, the Group (a) calculated the contractual amount and timing of undiscounted principal and interest payments (the “undiscounted contractual cash flows”) and (b) estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal and interest payments (the “undiscounted expected cash flows”). The difference between the undiscounted contractual cash flows and the undiscounted expected cash flows is the non-accretable difference. The non-accretable difference represents an estimate of the loss exposure in the covered loan portfolio, and such amount is subject to change over time based on the performance of the covered loans. The carrying value of covered loans is reduced by payments received and increased by the portion of the accretable yield recognized as interest income.
The excess of undiscounted expected cash flows at acquisition over the initial fair value of acquired loans is referred to as the “accretable yield” and is recorded as interest income over the estimated life of the loans using the effective yield method if the timing and amount of the future cash flows is reasonably estimable. Subsequent to acquisition, the Group aggregates loans into pools of loans with common risk characteristics to account for the acquired loans. Increases in expected cash flows over those originally estimated increase the accretable yield and are recognized as interest income prospectively. Decreases in expected cash flows compared to those originally estimated decrease the accretable yield and are recognized by recording a provision for loan and lease losses and establishing an allowance for loan and lease losses.
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are generally considered accruing and performing loans as the loans accrete interest income over the estimated life of the loan when cash flows are reasonably estimable. Accordingly, acquired impaired loans that are contractually past due are still considered to be accruing and performing loans. If the timing and amount of cash flows is not reasonably estimable, the loans may be classified as nonaccrual loans and interest income may be recognized on a cash basis or as a reduction of the principal amount outstanding.
Under the accounting guidance of ASC 310-30 for acquired loans, the allowance for loan and lease losses on covered loans is measured at each financial reporting period, or measurement date, based on expected cash flows. Accordingly, decreases in expected cash flows on the acquired covered loans as of the measurement date compared to those initially estimated are recognized by recording a provision for credit losses on covered loans. The portion of the loss on covered loans reimbursable from the FDIC is recorded as an offset to the provision for credit losses and increases the FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset.
Lease Financing
The Group leases vehicles and equipment for personal and commercial use to individual and corporate customers. The direct finance lease method of accounting is used to recognize revenue on leasing contracts that meet the criteria specified in the guidance for leases in ASC Topic 840. Aggregate rentals due over the term of the leases less unearned income are included in lease financing contracts receivable. Unearned income is amortized using a method over the average life of the leases as an adjustment to the interest yield.

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Financial Instruments
Certain financial instruments, including derivatives, trading securities and investment securities available-for-sale, are recorded at fair value and unrealized gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive income or as part of non-interest income, as appropriate. Fair values are based on listed market prices, if available. If listed market prices are not available, fair value is determined based on other relevant factors, including price quotations for similar instruments. The fair values of certain derivative contracts are derived from pricing models that consider current market and contractual prices for the underlying financial instruments as well as time value and yield curve or volatility factors underlying the positions.
The Group determines the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value measurement framework, which establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 - Level 1 assets and liabilities include equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market, as well as certain U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include (i) mortgage-backed securities for which the fair value is estimated based on valuations obtained from third-party pricing services for identical or comparable assets, (ii) debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and (iii) derivative contracts and financial liabilities, whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Impairment of Investment Securities
The Group conducts periodic reviews to identify and evaluate each investment in an unrealized loss position for other-than-temporary impairments. The Group follows ASC 320-10-65-1, which changed the accounting requirements for other-than-temporary impairments for debt securities, and in certain circumstances, separates the amount of total impairment into credit and noncredit-related amounts. The term “other-than-temporary impairment” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment. Any portion of a decline in value associated with credit loss is recognized in income with the remaining noncredit-related component being recognized in other comprehensive income. A credit loss is determined by assessing whether the amortized cost basis of the security will be recovered, by comparing the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security, discounted at the rate equal to the yield used to accrete current and prospective beneficial interest for the security. The shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected in relation to the amortized cost basis is considered to be the “credit loss.”
The Group’s review for impairment generally entails, but is not limited to:
    identification and evaluation of investments that have indications of possible other-than-temporary impairment;
 
    analysis of individual investments that have fair values less than amortized cost, including consideration of the length of time the investment has been in an unrealized loss position and the expected recovery period;
 
    the financial condition of the issuer or issuers;
 
    the creditworthiness of the obligor of the security;
 
    actual collateral attributes;
 
    any rating changes by a rating agency;
 
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    the payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments;
 
    current market conditions;
 
    adverse conditions specifically related to the security, industry, or a geographic area;
 
    the Group’s intent to sell the debt security;
 
    whether it is more-likely-than-not that the Group will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery;
 
    and other qualitative factors that could support or not an other-than-temporary impairment.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Group maintains an overall interest rate risk-management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest rate volatility. The Group’s goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain balance sheet assets and liabilities so that the net-interest margin is not, on a material basis, adversely affected by movements in interest rates. As a result of interest rate fluctuations, hedged fixed-rate assets and liabilities will appreciate or depreciate in market value. Also, for some fixed-rate asset or liabilities, the effect of this variability in earnings is expected to be substantially offset by the Group’s gains and losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to the forecasted cash flows of these hedged assets and liabilities. The Group considers its strategic use of derivatives to be a prudent method of managing interest-rate sensitivity, as it reduces the exposure of earnings and the market value of its equity to undue risk posed by changes in interest rates. The effect of this unrealized appreciation or depreciation is expected to be substantially offset by the Group’s gains or losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to these hedged assets and liabilities. Another result of interest rate fluctuations is that the contractual interest income and interest expense of hedged variable-rate assets and liabilities, respectively, will increase or decrease.
Derivative instruments that are used as part of the Group’s interest rate risk-management strategy include interest rate swaps, forward-settlement swaps, futures contracts, and option contracts that have indices related to the pricing of specific balance sheet assets and liabilities. Interest rate swaps generally involve the exchange of fixed and variable-rate interest payments between two parties, based on a common notional principal amount and maturity date. Interest rate futures generally involve exchange-traded contracts to buy or sell US Treasury bonds and notes in the future at specified prices. Interest rate options represent contracts that allow the holder of the option to (1) receive cash or (2) purchase, sell, or enter into a financial instrument at a specified price within a specified period. Some purchased option contracts give the Group the right to enter into interest rate swaps and cap and floor agreements with the writer of the option. In addition, the Group enters into certain transactions that contain embedded derivatives. When the embedded derivative possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract, it is bifurcated and carried at fair value.
The Group also offers its customers certificates of deposit with an option tied to the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock market index. The Group purchases options from major financial entities to manage its exposure to changes in this index. Under the terms of the option agreements, the Group receives a certain percentage of the increase, if any, in the initial month-end value of the index over the average of the monthly index observations in a five-year period in exchange for a fixed premium. The changes in fair value of the option agreements used to manage the exposure in the stock market in the certificates of deposit are recorded in earnings. The embedded option in the certificates of deposit is bifurcated and the changes in the value of that option is also recorded in earnings.
When using derivative instruments, the Group exposes itself to credit and market risk. If a counterparty fails to fulfill its performance obligations under a derivative contract due to insolvency or any other event of default, the Group’s credit risk will equal the fair value gain in a derivative plus any cash or securities that may have been delivered to the counterparty as part of the transaction terms. Generally, when the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, this indicates that the counterparty owes the Group, thus creating a repayment risk for the Group. This risk is generally mitigated by requesting cash or securities from the counterparty to cover the positive fair value. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, the Group owes the counterparty and, therefore, assumes no credit risk other than the cash or value of the collateral delivered as part of the transactions in as far as it exceeds the fair value of the derivative. The Group minimizes the credit (or repayment) risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties.
The Group’s derivative activities are monitored by its Asset/Liability Management Committee which is also responsible for approving hedging strategies that are developed through its analysis of data derived from financial simulation models and other internal and industry sources. The resulting hedging strategies are then incorporated into the Group’s overall interest rate risk-management and trading strategies.

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The Group uses forward-settlement swaps to hedge the variability of future interest cash flows of forecasted wholesale borrowings, attributable to changes in LIBOR. Once the forecasted wholesale borrowing transactions occur, the interest rate swap will effectively lock-in the Group’s interest rate payments on an amount of forecasted interest expense attributable to the one-month LIBOR corresponding to the swap notional amount. By employing this strategy, the Group minimizes its exposure to volatility in LIBOR.
As part of this new hedging strategy started in the first quarter of 2011, the Group formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges to (1) specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or (2) specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. The Group also formally assesses (both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis) whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of hedged items and whether those derivatives may be expected to remain highly effective in future periods. The changes in fair value of the forward-settlement swaps are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent there no significant ineffectiveness.
The Group discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when (1) it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item (including hedged items such as firm commitments or forecasted transactions); (2) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; (3) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; (4) a hedged firm commitment no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment; or (5) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate or desired.
FDIC Shared-Loss Indemnification Asset
The FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset is accounted for as an indemnification asset measured separately from the covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition as it is not contractually embedded in any of the covered loans. The shared-loss indemnification asset related to estimated future loan and lease losses is not transferable should the Group sell a loan prior to foreclosure or maturity. The shared-loss indemnification asset was recorded at fair value at the acquisition date and represents the present value of the estimated cash payments expected to be received from the FDIC for future losses on covered assets, based on the credit adjustment estimated for each covered asset and the loss sharing percentages. This asset is presented net of any clawback liability due to the FDIC under the Purchase and Assumption Agreement. These cash flows are then discounted at a market-based rate to reflect the uncertainty of the timing and receipt of the loss sharing reimbursements from the FDIC. The amount ultimately collected for this asset is dependent upon the performance of the underlying covered assets, the passage of time, and claims submitted to the FDIC. The time value of money incorporated into the present value computation is accreted into earnings over the shorter of the life of the shared-loss agreements or the holding period of the covered assets.
The FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset is reduced as losses are recognized on covered loans and loss sharing payments are received from the FDIC. Realized credit losses in excess of acquisition-date estimates result in an increase in the FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset. Conversely, if realized credit losses are less than acquisition-date estimates, the FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset is amortized.
Core Deposit Intangible
Core deposit intangible (“CDI”) is a measure of the value of checking and savings deposits acquired in a business combination. The fair value of the CDI stemming from any given business combination is based on the present value of the expected cost savings attributable to the core deposit funding, relative to an alternative source of funding. CDI is amortized straight-line over a 10-year period. The Group evaluates such identifiable intangibles for impairment when an indication of impairment exists. No impairment charges were required to be recorded in the period ended June 30, 2011. If an impairment loss is determined to exist in the future, the loss would be reflected as non-interest expenses in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the period in which such impairment is identified.

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Foreclosed Real Estate and Other Repossessed Property
Non-covered Foreclosed Real Estate
Foreclosed real estate is initially recorded at the lower of the related loan balance or the fair value less cost to sell of the real estate at the date of foreclosure. At the time properties are acquired in full or partial satisfaction of loans, any excess of the loan balance over the estimated fair value of the property is charged against the allowance for loan and lease losses on non-covered loans. After foreclosure, these properties are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated cost to sell, based on recent appraised values or options to purchase the foreclosed property. Any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, is charged to non-interest expenses. The costs and expenses associated to holding these properties in portfolio are expensed as incurred.
Covered Foreclosed Real Estate and Other Repossessed Property
Covered foreclosed real estate and other repossessed property were initially recorded at their estimated fair value on the acquisition date, based on appraisal value less estimated selling costs. Any subsequent write-downs due to declines in fair value are charged to non-interest expense with a partially offsetting non-interest income for the loss reimbursement under the FDIC shared-loss agreement. Any recoveries of previous write downs are credited to non-interest expenses with a corresponding charge to non-interest income for the portion of the recovery that is due to the FDIC.
Income Taxes
In preparing the unaudited consolidated financial statements, the Group is required to estimate income taxes. This involves an estimate of current income tax expense together with an assessment of temporary differences resulting from differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The determination of current income tax expense involves estimates and assumptions that require the Group to assume certain positions based on its interpretation of current tax laws and regulations. Changes in assumptions affecting estimates may be required in the future and estimated tax assets or liabilities may need to be increased or decreased accordingly. The accrual for tax contingencies is adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law and emerging legislation. When particular matters arise, a number of years may elapse before such matters are audited and finally resolved. Favorable resolution of such matters could be recognized as a reduction to the Group’s effective tax rate in the year of resolution. Unfavorable settlement of any particular issue could increase the effective tax rate and may require the use of cash in the year of resolution.
The determination of deferred tax expense or benefit is based on changes in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that generate temporary differences. The carrying value of the Group’s net deferred tax assets assumes that the Group will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income based on estimates and assumptions. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, the Group may be required to record valuation allowances against its deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations.
Management evaluates the realizability of the deferred tax assets on a regular basis and assesses the need for a valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is established when management believes that it is more likely than not that some portion of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowance from period to period are included in the Group’s tax provision in the period of change.
In addition to valuation allowances, the Group establishes accruals for uncertain tax positions when, despite the belief that the Group’s tax return positions are fully supported, the Group believes that certain positions are likely to be challenged. The uncertain tax positions accruals are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law, and emerging legislation. The Group’s uncertain tax positions accruals are reflected as income tax payable as a component of accrued expenses and other liabilities. These accruals are reduced upon expiration of statute of limitations.
The Group follows a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation process, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
The Group’s policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits within the provision for income taxes on the unaudited consolidated statements of operations.

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On January 31, 2011, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law the Internal Revenue Code for a New Puerto Rico, which was subsequently amended (the “2011 Code”). As such, the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 1994, as amended, (the “1994 Code”) would be gradually repealed by the 2011 Code as its provisions started to take effect, with some exceptions, as of January 1, 2011. For corporate taxpayers, the 2011 Code retains the 20% regular income tax rate but establishes significant lower surtax rates. The 2011 Code provides a surtax rate from 5% to 10% for years starting after December 31, 2010, but before January 1, 2014. That surtax rate may be reduced to 5% after December 31, 2013, if certain economic and budgetary control tests are met by the Government of Puerto Rico. If such economic tests are not met, the reduction of the surtax rate will be postponed until the year when such economic tests are met. In the case of a controlled group of corporations the determination of which surtax rate applies will be made by adding the net taxable income of each of the entities members of the controlled group reduced by the surtax deduction. The 2011 Code also provides a surtax deduction of $750,000. In the case of controlled group of corporations, the surtax deduction should be distributed among the members of the controlled group. The alternative minimum tax is 20%. The 2011 Code eliminates the 5% additional surtax which was established by Act No. 7 of March 9, 2009, and the 5% recapture of the benefit of the income tax tables. Under the 2011 Code, a corporate taxpayer has an irrevocable one-time election to defer the application of the 2011 Code for five years. This election must be made with the filing of the 2011 income tax return and, once made, is irrevocable for the taxable year when the election is made and for each of the next four taxable years.
Equity-Based Compensation Plan
The Group’s Amended and Restated 2007 Omnibus Performance Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) provides for equity-based compensation incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted units and dividend equivalents, as well as equity-based performance awards. The Omnibus Plan was adopted in 2007, amended and restated in 2008, and further amended in 2010.
The purpose of the Omnibus Plan is to provide flexibility to the Group to attract, retain and motivate directors, officers, and key employees through the grant of awards based on performance and to adjust its compensation practices to the best compensation practice and corporate governance trends as they develop from time to time. The Omnibus Plan is further intended to motivate high levels of individual performance coupled with increased shareholder returns. Therefore, awards under the Omnibus Plan (each, an “Award”) are intended to be based upon the recipient’s individual performance, level of responsibility and potential to make significant contributions to the Group. Generally, the Omnibus Plan will terminate as of (a) the date when no more of the Group’s shares of common stock are available for issuance under the Omnibus Plan, or, if earlier, (b) the date the Omnibus Plan is terminated by the Group’s Board of Directors.
The Board’s Compensation Committee (the “Committee”), or such other committee as the Board may designate, has full authority to interpret and administer the Omnibus Plan in order to carry out its provisions and purposes. The Committee has the authority to determine those persons eligible to receive an Award and to establish the terms and conditions of any Award. The Committee may delegate, subject to such terms or conditions or guidelines as it shall determine, to any employee or group of employees any portion of its authority and powers under the Omnibus Plan with respect to participants who are not directors or executive officers subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Only the Committee may exercise authority in respect of Awards granted to such participants.
The Omnibus Plan replaced and superseded the Group’s 1996, 1998 and 2000 Incentive Stock Option Plans (the “Stock Option Plans”). All outstanding stock options under the Stock Option Plans continue in full force and effect, subject to their original terms and conditions.
The expected term of stock options granted represents the period of time that such options are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Group’s shares of common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected term of the stock options.
The Group follows the fair value method of recording stock-based compensation. The Group uses the modified prospective transition method, which requires measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award with the cost to be recognized over the service period. It applies to all awards unvested and granted after this effective date and awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after that date.

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Subsequent Events
The Group has evaluated other events subsequent to the balance sheet date and prior to the filing of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 and has adjusted and disclosed those events that have occurred that would require adjustment or disclosure in the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Reclassifications
When necessary, certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.
Recent Accounting Developments:
Comprehensive Income —FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (FASB ASC Subtopic 220) — Presentation of Comprehensive Income” was issued in June 2011. In this update an entity has the option to present comprehensive income in either one or two consecutive financial statements: (1) a single statement must present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with total other comprehensive income, and a total for comprehensive income, and (2) in a two-statement approach, an entity must present the components of net income and total net income in the first statement, that statement must be immediately followed by a financial statement that presents the components of other comprehensive income, a total for other comprehensive income, and a total for comprehensive income. The option in current GAAP that permits the presentation of other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity has been eliminated. The amendments in this update should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The Group believes that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact in the Group’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value Measurements— FASB ASU 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (FASB ASC Topic 820) — Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs”, issued in May 2011, changes the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. For many of the requirements, the Board does not expect the amendments in this Update to result in a change in the application of the requirements in Topic 820. Some of the amendments clarify the Board’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements. Other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application by public entities is not permitted. The Group believes that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact in the Group’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Transfers and Servicing — FASB ASU 2011-03, “Transfers and Servicing (FASB ASC Subtopic 860) - Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements”, issued in April 2011, removes from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion. This update is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The guidance should be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. The Group believes that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact in the Group’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Troubled Debt Restructuring —In April 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. ASU No. 2011-02 requires that when evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, a creditor must separately conclude that both of the following exist: a) the restructuring constitutes a concession; b) The debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. Also, the ASU sets the effective date when an entity should disclose the information deferred by ASU No. 2011-01, for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011. The Group is in the process of evaluating the effect this accounting guidance may have on the Group’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Other accounting standards that have been issued by FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Group’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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NOTE 2 FDIC-ASSISTED ACQUISITION AND FDIC SHARED-LOSS INDEMNIFICATION ASSET
On April 30, 2010, the Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain deposits and other liabilities of Eurobank from the FDIC as receiver of Eurobank, San Juan, Puerto Rico. As part of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement between the Bank and the FDIC (the “Purchase and Assumption Agreement”), the Bank and the FDIC entered into shared-loss agreements (each, a “shared-loss agreement” and collectively, the “shared-loss agreements”), whereby the FDIC will cover a substantial portion of any future losses on loans (and related unfunded loan commitments), foreclosed real estate and other repossessed properties.
The acquired loans, foreclosed real estate, and other repossessed property subject to the shared-loss agreements are collectively referred as “covered assets.” Under the terms of the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC absorbs 80% of losses and shares in 80% of loss recoveries on covered assets. The term for loss share on single family residential mortgage loans is ten years with respect to losses and loss recoveries, while the term for loss share on commercial loans is five years with respect to losses and eight years with respect to loss recoveries, from the April 30, 2010 acquisition date. The shared-loss agreements also provide for certain costs directly related to the collection and preservation of covered assets to be reimbursed at an 80% level.
The assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of April 30, 2010 were presented at their fair value. In many cases, the determination of these fair values required management to make estimates about discount rates, expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and subject to change. The fair values initially assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were preliminary and subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as new information relative to closing date fair values became available.
The Bank and the FDIC had been engaged in ongoing discussions and preliminary settlements that impacted certain assets acquired or certain liabilities assumed by the Bank on April 30, 2010, and that were included as measurement period adjustments in the table below. On April 29, 2011, the Bank and the FDIC reached a final settlement as part of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement. The final settlement did not have a material effect on the Bank’s financial statements.
The Bank has agreed to make a true-up payment, also known as clawback liability, to the FDIC on the date that is 45 days following the last day of the final shared loss month, or upon the final disposition of all covered assets under the loss sharing agreements in the event losses thereunder fail to reach expected levels. Under the loss sharing agreements, the Bank will pay to the FDIC 50% of the excess, if any, of: (i) 20% of the Intrinsic Loss Estimate of $906.0 million (or $181.2 million) (as determined by the FDIC) less (ii) the sum of: (A) 25% of the asset discount (per bid) (or ($227.5 million)); plus (B) 25% of the cumulative shared-loss payments (defined as the aggregate of all of the payments made or payable to the Bank minus the aggregate of all of the payments made or payable to the FDIC); plus (C) the sum of the period servicing amounts for every consecutive twelve-month period prior to and ending on the True-Up Measurement Date in respect of each of the loss sharing agreements during which the loss sharing provisions of the applicable loss sharing agreement is in effect (defined as the product of the simple average of the principal amount of shared loss loans and shared loss assets at the beginning and end of such period times 1%). The true-up payment represents an estimated liability of $11.1 million at June 30, 2011, net. This estimated liability is accounted for as a reduction of the indemnification asset. The indemnification asset represents the portion of estimated losses covered by the loss sharing agreements between the Bank and the FDIC.
The operating results of the Group for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 include the operating results produced by the acquired assets and liabilities assumed since May 1, 2010. The Group believes that given the nature of assets and liabilities assumed, the significant amount of fair value adjustments, the nature of additional consideration provided to the FDIC (note payable and equity appreciation instrument) and the FDIC loss sharing agreements now in place, historical results of Eurobank are not meaningful to the Group’s results, and thus no pro forma information is presented.

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Net-assets acquired and the respective measurement period adjustments are reflected in the table below:
                                         
                    April 30, 2010     Measurement        
    Book value     Fair Value     (As initially     Period     April 30 ,2010  
    April 30, 2010     Adjustments     reported)     Adjustments     (As remeasured)  
    (in thousands)  
Assets
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 89,777     $     $ 89,777     $     $ 89,777  
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock
    10,077             10,077             10,077  
Loans covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    1,536,416       (699,942 )     836,474       (53,568 )     782,906  
Loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    4,275       (1,266 )     3,009       7       3,016  
Foreclosed real estate covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    26,082       (8,555 )     17,527       (4,032 )     13,495  
 
                                       
Other repossessed assets covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    3,401       (339 )     3,062             3,062  
FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset
          516,250       516,250       28,961       545,211  
Core deposit intangible
          1,423       1,423             1,423  
Deferred tax asset, net
                      1,441       1,441  
Goodwill
                      365       365  
Other assets
    20,168       (14,867 )     5,301       1,279       6,580  
 
                             
Total assets acquired
  $ 1,690,196     $ (207,296 )   $ 1,482,900     $ (25,547 )   $ 1,457,353  
 
                             
Liabilities
                                       
Deposits
  $ 722,442     $ 7,104     $ 729,546     $     $ 729,546  
Deferred tax liability, net
          6,419       6,419       (6,419 )      
Other liabilities
    9,426             9,426             9,426  
 
                             
Total liabilities assumed
  $ 731,868     $ 13,523     $ 745,391     $ (6,419 )   $ 738,972  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net assets acquired
  $ 958,328     $ (220,819 )   $ 737,509     $ (19,128 )   $ 718,381  
 
                             
 
                                       
Consideration
                                       
Note payable to the FDIC
  $ 715,536     $ 434     $ 715,970     $     $ 715,970  
FDIC settlement payable
    15,244       (4,654 )     10,590       (9,088 )     1,502  
FDIC equity appreciation instrument
          909       909             909  
 
                             
 
  $ 730,780     $ (3,311 )   $ 727,469     $ (9,088 )   $ 718,381  
 
                             
 
                                       
Bargain purchase gain from the FDIC-assisted acquisition
                  $ 10,040     $ (10,040 )   $  
 
                                 

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The FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset activity for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
                 
    Six-Month Period Ended  
    June 30,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 471,872     $ 545,213  
Shared-loss agreements reimbursements from the FDIC
    (39,870 )      
Credit impairment losses to be covered under shared-loss agreements
    3,201        
Accretion of FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset, net
    2,231       1,314  
 
           
Balance at end of period
  $ 437,434     $ 546,527  
 
           

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NOTE 3 INVESTMENTS
Money Market Investments
The Group considers as cash equivalents all money market instruments that are not pledged and that have maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition. At June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, cash equivalents included as part of cash and due from banks amounted to $134.1 million and $111.7 million, respectively.
Investment Securities
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, fair value, and weighted average yield of the securities owned by the Group at June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, were as follows:
                                         
    June 30, 2011  
            Gross     Gross             Weighted  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Fair     Average  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Value     Yield  
    (In thousands)  
Available-for-sale
                                       
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and policital subdivisions
  $ 81,133     $ 162     $ 3,592     $ 77,703       5.14 %
Structured credit investments
    61,725             16,012       45,713       3.68 %
Other debt securities
    6,054       56             6,110       3.33 %
 
                               
Total investment securities
    148,912       218       19,604       129,526          
 
                               
 
                                       
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    3,049,224       56,889       106       3,106,007       3.90 %
GNMA certificates
    90,277       8,615             98,892       5.20 %
CMOs issued by US Government sponsored agencies
    241,258       6,613       1,209       246,662       3.33 %
 
                               
 
                                       
Total mortgage-backed securities
    3,380,759       72,117       1,315       3,451,561          
 
                               
Total securities available-for-sale
    3,529,671       72,335       20,919       3,581,087       3.92 %
 
                             
 
                                       
Held-to-maturity
                                       
Mortgage-backed securities
                                       
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    863,779       2,326       7,879       858,226       3.98 %
 
                             
 
                                       
Total
  $ 4,393,450     $ 74,661     $ 28,798     $ 4,439,313       3.93 %
 
                             

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    December 31, 2010  
            Gross     Gross             Weighted  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Fair     Average  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Value     Yield  
    (In thousands)  
Available-for-sale
                                       
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
  $ 71,128     $ 160     $ 3,625     $ 67,663       5.37 %
Structured credit investments
    61,724             20,031       41,693       3.68 %
Obligations of US Government sponsored agencies
    3,000                   3,000       0.01 %
 
                               
Total investment securities
    135,852       160       23,656       112,356          
 
                               
 
                                       
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    3,238,802       45,446       2,058       3,282,190       3.70 %
GNMA certificates
    118,191       9,523             127,714       5.19 %
CMOs issued by US Government sponsored agencies
    168,301       9,524       21       177,804       5.01 %
 
                               
Total mortgage-backed securities
    3,525,294       64,493       2,079       3,587,708          
 
                               
Total securities available-for-sale
    3,661,146       64,653       25,735       3,700,064       3.84 %
 
                             
 
                                       
Held-to-maturity
                                       
Mortgage-backed securities
                                       
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    689,917             14,196       675,721       3.74 %
 
                             
Total
  $ 4,351,063     $ 64,653     $ 39,931     $ 4,375,785       3.82 %
 
                             
The amortized cost and fair value of the Group’s investment securities at June 30, 2011, by contractual maturity, are shown in the next table. Securities not due on a single contractual maturity date, such as collateralized mortgage obligations, are classified in the period of final contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

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    June 30, 2011  
    Available-for-sale     Held-to-maturity  
    Amortized Cost     Fair Value     Amortized Cost     Fair Value  
    (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
Investment securities
                               
Due from 1 to 5 years
                               
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
  $ 10,386     $ 10,454     $     $  
 
                       
Total due from 1 to 5 years
    10,386       10,454              
 
                       
Due after 5 to 10 years
                               
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
    13,723       12,806              
Structured credit investments
    21,177       16,917              
 
                       
Total due after 5 to 10 years
    34,900       29,723              
 
                       
Due after 10 years
                               
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
    57,024       54,443              
Other debt securities
    6,054       6,110                  
Structured credit investments
    40,548       28,796              
 
                       
Total due after 10 years
    103,626       89,349              
 
                       
Total investment securities
    148,912       129,526              
 
                       
Mortgage-backed securities
                               
Due after 5 to 10 years
                               
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    81,212       81,924              
 
                       
Due after 10 years
                               
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    2,968,012       3,024,083       863,779       858,226  
GNMA certificates
    90,277       98,892              
CMOs issued by US Government sponsored agencies
    241,258       246,662              
 
                       
Total due after 10 years
    3,299,547       3,369,637       863,779       858,226  
 
                       
Total mortgage-backed securities
    3,380,759       3,451,561       863,779       858,226  
 
                       
Total
  $ 3,529,671     $ 3,581,087     $ 863,779     $ 858,226  
 
                       
Keeping with the Group’s investment strategy, during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, there were certain sales of available-for sale securities because the Group felt at the time of such sales that gains could be realized while at the same time having good opportunities to invest the proceeds in other investment securities with attractive yields and terms that would allow the Group to continue to protect its net interest margin. Also, the Group, as part of its asset/liability management, purchases US government sponsored agencies discount notes close to their maturities as a short term vehicle to reinvest the proceeds of sale transactions until investment securities with attractive yields can be purchased. During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Group sold approximately $5.1 million and $160.0 million, respectively, of discount notes with minimal aggregate gross gains which amounted to less than $1 thousand; and sold approximately $9.0 million and $287.0 million, respectively, of discount notes with minimal aggregate gross losses which amounted to less than $1 thousand.

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The tables below present an analysis of the gross realized gains and losses by category for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2011  
                            Sale Book              
    Face Value     Cost     Sale Price     Value     Gross Gains     Gross Losses  
Description   (In thousands)  
Sale of Securities Available-for-Sale
                                               
Investment securities
                                               
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $ 14,100     $ 14,099     $ 14,100     $ 14,100     $     $  
 
                                   
Total investment securities
    14,100       14,099       14,100       14,100              
 
                                   
 
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
                                               
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    278,653       268,442       153,740       145,619       8,121          
GNMA certificates
    101,007       102,751       84,996       83,987       1,011       2  
 
                                   
Total mortgage-backed securities
    379,660       371,193       238,736       229,606       9,132       2  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 393,760     $ 385,292     $ 252,836     $ 243,706     $ 9,132     $ 2  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2010  
                            Sale Book              
    Face Value     Cost     Sale Price     Value     Gross Gains     Gross Losses  
Description   (In thousands)  
Sale of Securities Available-for-Sale
                                               
Investment securities
                                               
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored agencies
  $ 447,000     $ 446,978     $ 446,990     $ 446,988     $ 1     $ 1  
Mortgage-backed securities
                                               
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    1,870,158       1,731,962       1,582,660       1,558,808       23,852        
GNMA certificates
    69,637       70,213       70,191       70,190       1        
Non-agency collaterized mortgage obligations
    626,619       623,695       368,216       368,216              
 
                                   
Total mortgage-backed securities
    2,566,414       2,425,870       2,021,067       1,997,214       23,853        
 
                                   
Total
  $ 3,013,414     $ 2,872,848     $ 2,468,057     $ 2,444,202     $ 23,854     $ 1  
 
                                   

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The following table shows the Group’s gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
June 30, 2011
Available-for-sale
(In thousands)
                         
    Less than 12 months  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost     Loss     Value  
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
  $ 69,614     $ 106     $ 69,508  
CMOs issued by U.S. Government sponsored agencies
    99,859       985       98,874  
 
                 
 
    169,473       1,091       168,382  
 
                 
                         
    12 months or more
    Amortized   Unrealized   Fair
    Cost   Loss   Value
Structured credit investments
    61,725       16,012       45,713  
CMOs issued by U.S. Government sponsored agencies
    2,532       224       2,308  
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
    50,647       3,592       47,055  
 
                       
 
    114,904       19,828       95,076  
 
                       
                         
    Total  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost     Loss     Value  
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    69,614       106       69,508  
Structured credit investments
    61,725       16,012       45,713  
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
    50,647       3,592       47,055  
CMOs issued by US Government sponsored agencies
    102,391       1,209       101,182  
 
                 
 
  $ 284,377     $ 20,919     $ 263,458  
 
                 
June 30, 2011
Held-to-maturity
(In thousands)
                         
    Less than 12 months  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost     Loss     Value  
 
                       
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
  $ 605,388     $ 7,879     $ 597,509  
 
                 

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December 31, 2010
Available-for-sale
(In thousands)
                         
    Less than 12 months  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost     Loss     Value  
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
  $ 245,533     $ 2,058     $ 243,475  
CMOs issued by US Government sponsored agencies
    2,591       21       2,570  
 
                 
 
    248,124       2,079       246,045  
 
                 
                         
    12 months or more
    Amortized   Unrealized   Fair
    Cost   Loss   Value
Structured credit investments
    61,724       20,031       41,693  
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
    50,773       3,625       47,148  
 
                       
 
    112,497       23,656       88,841  
 
                       
                         
    Total  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost     Loss     Value  
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    245,533       2,058       243,475  
Structured credit investments
    61,724       20,031       41,693  
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
    50,773       3,625       47,148  
CMOs issued by US Government sponsored agencies
    2,591       21       2,570  
 
                 
 
  $ 360,621     $ 25,735     $ 334,886  
 
                 
December 31, 2010
Held-to-maturity
(In thousands)
                         
    Less than 12 months  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost     Loss     Value  
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
  $ 689,917     $ 14,196     $ 675,721  
 
                 
The Group conducts quarterly reviews to identify and evaluate each investment in an unrealized loss position for other-than-temporary impairments. On April 1, 2009, the Group adopted ASC 320-10-65-1, which changed the accounting requirements for other than temporary impairments for debt securities, and in certain circumstances, separates the amount of total impairment into credit and noncredit-related amounts.
ASC 320-10-65-1 requires the Group to consider various factors during its review, which include, but are not limited to:
    identification and evaluation of investments that have indications of possible other-than-temporary impairment;
 
    analysis of individual investments that have fair values less than amortized cost, including consideration of the length of time the investment has been in an unrealized loss position and the expected recovery period;
 
    the financial condition of the issuer or issuers;
 
    the creditworthiness of the obligor of the security;
 
    actual collateral attributes;
 
    any rating changes by a rating agency;
 
    current analysts’ evaluations;

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    the payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments;
 
    current market conditions;
 
    adverse conditions specifically related to the security, industry, or a geographic area;
 
    the Group’s intent to sell the debt security;
 
    whether it is more-likely-than-not that the Group will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery;
 
    and other qualitative factors that could support or not an other-than-temporary impairment.
Any portion of a decline in value associated with credit loss is recognized in income with the remaining noncredit-related component being recognized in other comprehensive income. A credit loss is determined by assessing whether the amortized cost basis of the security will be recovered, by comparing the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security, discounted at the rate equal to the yield used to accrete current and prospective beneficial interest for the security. The shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected in relation to the amortized cost basis is considered to be the “credit loss.”
Other-than-temporary impairment analysis is based on estimates that depend on market conditions and are subject to further change over time. In addition, while the Group believes that the methodology used to value these exposures is reasonable, the methodology is subject to continuing refinement, including those made as a result of market developments. Consequently, it is reasonably possible that changes in estimates or conditions could result in the need to recognize additional other-than-temporary impairment charges in the future.
With regards to the structured credit investments with an unrealized loss position, the Group performs a detailed analysis of other-than-temporary impairments, which is explained in the following paragraphs. Other securities in an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2011 are mainly composed of securities issued or backed by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored entities. These investments are primarily highly liquid securities that have a large and efficient secondary market. Valuations are performed on a monthly basis. The Group’s management believes that the unrealized losses of such other securities at June 30, 2011, are temporary and are substantially related to market interest rate fluctuations and not to deterioration in the creditworthiness of the issuer or guarantor. At June 30, 2011, the Group does not have the intent to sell these investments in unrealized loss position.
At June 30, 2011, the Group’s portfolio of structured credit investments amounted to $61.7 million (amortized cost) in the available-for-sale portfolio, with net unrealized losses of approximately $16.0 million. The Group’s structured credit investments portfolio consist of two types of instruments: synthetic collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).
The CLOs are collateralized mostly by senior secured (via first liens) “middle market” commercial and industrial loans, which are securitized in the form of obligations. The Group invested in three of such instruments in 2007, and as of June 30, 2011, such instruments have an aggregate amortized cost of $36.2 million and unrealized losses of $7.9 million. These investments are all floating rate notes, which reset quarterly based on the three-month LIBOR rate.
The determination of the credit loss assumption in the discounted cash flow analysis related to the Group’s structured credit investments is based on the underlying data for each type of security. In the case of the CLOs, the determination of the future cash flows is based on the following factors:
    Identification of the estimated fair value of the contractual coupon of the loans underlying the CLO. This information is obtained directly from the trustee’s reports for each CLO security.
 
    Calculation of the yield-to-maturity for each loan in the CLO, and determination of the interest rate spread (yield less the risk-free rate).
 
    Estimated default probabilities for each loan in the CLO. These are based on the credit ratings for each company in the structure, and this information also is obtained directly from the trustee’s reports for each CLO security. The default probabilities are adjusted based on the credit rating assuming the highest default probabilities for the loans of those entities with the lowest credit ratings. In addition to determining the current default probabilities, estimates are developed to calculate the cumulative default probabilities in successive years. To establish the reasonability of the default estimates, market-implied default rates are compared to historical credit ratings-based default rates.
 
    Once the default probabilities are estimated, the average numbers of defaults is calculated for the loans underlying each CLO security. In those cases where defaults are deemed to occur, a recovery rate is applied to the cash flow determination at the time in which the default is expected to occur. The recovery rate is based on average historical information for similar securities, as well as the actual recovery rates for defaults that have occurred within the pool of loans underlying the securities owned by the Group.

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    One hundred simulations are carried out and run through a cash flow engine for the underlying pool of loans in each CLO security. Each one of the simulations uses different default estimates and forward yield curve assumptions.
The three CLOs held by the Group have face values of $12 million, $10 million and $15 million. In light of the other-than-temporary impairment analyses described below, the Group has determined that it will recover all interest and principal invested in the CLOs.
The cash flow analysis performed by the Group for the $12 million CLO did not detect any scenario where there was a principal impairment, and as such, the Group has not detected any chance of impairment for the CLO. Moreover, on June 22, 2011, Moody’s assigned a positive watch to its “Baa3” rating of such CLO, which was upgraded from “Baa1” on September 9, 2010, and S&P has maintained its “A” rating. In addition, the CLO’s subordination level is 26.18%.
With respect to the $10.0 million CLO, the cash flow analysis performed by the Group also did not detect any scenario where there was a principal impairment, and therefore, the Group has not detected any chance of impairment for the CLO. On June 22, 2011, Moody’s assigned a positive watch to its “A3” rating, and S&P has maintained its “A” rating. Also, the CLO’s subordination level is 20.64%.
The cash flow analysis performed by the Group for the $15 million CLO detected that there was a principal impairment in 23 out of 100 scenarios, with average losses of 7.5% and only one scenario where the impairment amount is 100% of the Group’s investment. As such, the Group has detected a 23% probability of impairment for the CLO. The level of projected losses can be explained by the deterioration of macro-economic factors during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, as evidenced by the Euro-zone sovereign debt crisis; high unemployment in the United States, combined with low wage growth and a roughly 2% growth in GDP; and supply chain disruptions following the natural disaster in Japan. There has also been a widening in the credit spreads of almost all the major investment sectors (investment grade, high yield, CMBS, RMBS), including the type of loans that constitute the collateral of this CLO. Nonetheless, this situation is viewed as temporary, with some tightening credit spreads expected in the next periods. The Group has no specific concerns regarding the performance of this CLO, which is strengthened by the fact that Moody’s has put this deal on a positive credit watch. Additionally, on June 22, 2011, Moody’s assigned a positive watch to its “Baa3” rating, whereas on March 4, 2010, S&P lowered its rating from “A-” to “BBB+,” which is still investment grade. There have been no other credit actions by S&P since then. Also, the CLO’s subordination level is 7.60%.
The Group estimates that it will recover all interest and principal for the Group’s specific tranches of these securities. This assessment is based on the cash flow analysis mentioned above in which the credit quality of the Group’s positions was evaluated through a determination of the expected losses on the underlying collateral. The model results show that the estimated future collateral losses, if any, are lower than the Group’s subordination levels for each one of these securities. Therefore, these securities are deemed to have sufficient credit support to absorb the estimated collateral losses.
The Group owns a corporate bond that partially holds a synthetic CDO with an amortized cost of $25.5 million and unrealized losses of $8.1 million as of June 30, 2011. Due to the nature of this corporate bond, the Group’s analysis focuses primarily on the CDO. The basis for the determination of other-than-temporary impairments on this security consists on a series of analyses that include: the ongoing review of the level of subordination (attachment and detachment) that the structure maintains at each quarter end to determine the level of protection that remains after events of default may affect any of the entities in the CDO’s reference portfolio; simulations performed on such reference portfolio to determine the probability of default by any of the remaining entities; the review of the credit default spreads for each entity in the reference portfolio to monitor their specific performance; and the constant monitoring of the CDO’s credit rating.
As a result of the aforementioned analysis, the Group estimates that it will recover all interest and principal invested in the bond. This is based on the results of the analysis mentioned above which show that the subordination level (attachment/detachment) available under the structure of the CDO is sufficient to allow the Group to recover the value of its investment.
As a result of the aforementioned analyses, no other-than-temporary losses were recorded during the six-month period ended June 30, 2011.

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NOTE 4 PLEDGED ASSETS
At June 30, 2011, commercial loans and residential mortgage loans amounting to $24.3 million and $577.5 million, respectively, were pledged to secure advances and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”). Investment securities with fair values totaling $3.8 billion, $72.5 million and $49.7 million at June 30, 2011, were pledged to secure securities sold under agreements to repurchase, Puerto Rico public fund deposits and deposits of the Puerto Rico Cash & Money Market Fund, respectively. Also, at June 30, 2011, investment securities with fair values totaling $32.3 million were pledged against interest rate swaps contracts, while others with fair values of $125 thousand were pledged as a bond for the Bank’s trust operations to the OCFI. At December 31, 2010, residential mortgage loans amounting to $512.0 million were pledged to secure advances and borrowings from the FHLB. Investment securities with fair values totaling $3.8 billion, $73.4 million, $19.1 million, and $47.5 million at December 31, 2010, were pledged to secure securities sold under agreements to repurchase, Puerto Rico public fund deposits, Federal Reserve Bank of New York advances, and deposits of the Puerto Rico Cash & Money Market Fund, respectively. Also, at December 31, 2010, investment securities with fair values totaling $9.9 million were pledged against interest rate swaps contracts, while others with fair values of $124 thousand were pledged as a bond for the Bank’s trust operations to the OCFI.
As of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, investment securities available-for-sale not pledged amounted to $492.7 million and $422.1 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, mortgage loans not pledged amounted to $462.5 million and $394.4 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2011, commercial loans not pledged amounted to $586.0 million; there were no commercial loans pledged as of December 31, 2010.

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NOTE 5 LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES
Loans Receivable Composition
The composition of the Group’s loan portfolio at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was as follows:
                 
    June 30, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    (In thousands)  
Loans non-covered under shared-loss agreements with FDIC:
               
Loans secured by real estate:
               
Residential - 1 to 4 family
  $ 826,758     $ 847,402  
Home equity loans, secured personal loans and others
    23,085       25,080  
Commercial
    228,540       210,530  
Deferred loan fees, net
    (4,428 )     (3,931 )
 
           
 
    1,073,955       1,079,081  
 
           
Other loans:
               
Commercial
    36,422       24,462  
Personal consumer loans and credit lines
    37,560       35,942  
Leasing
    17,104       10,257  
Deferred loan fees, net
    (352 )     (423 )
 
           
 
    90,734       70,238  
 
           
Loans receivable
    1,164,689       1,149,319  
Allowance for loan and lease losses
    (34,229 )     (31,430 )
 
           
Loans receivable, net
    1,130,460       1,117,889  
Mortgage loans held-for-sale
    34,246       33,979  
 
           
Total loans non-covered under shared-loss agreements with FDIC, net
    1,164,706       1,151,868  
 
               
Loans covered under shared-loss agreements with FDIC:
               
Loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties
    160,362       166,865  
Construction and development secured by 1-4 family residential properties
    14,688       17,232  
Commercial and other construction
    345,349       388,261  
Leasing
    58,290       79,093  
Consumer
    16,890       18,546  
 
           
Total loans covered under shared-loss agreements with FDIC
    595,579       669,997  
Allowance for loan and lease losses on covered loans
    (53,036 )     (49,286 )
 
           
Total loans covered under shared-loss agreements with FDIC, net
    542,543       620,711  
 
           
Total loans receivable, net
  $ 1,707,249     $ 1,772,579  
 
           

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The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in gross loans as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 by class of loans:
                                                 
    30-59 Days     60-89 Days     90+ Days Past                    
    Past Due     Past Due     Due     Total Past Due     Current     Total Loans  
June 30, 2011:
                                               
 
                                               
Loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC:
                                               
 
                                               
Mortgage
                                               
Residential
                                               
Traditional
  $ 21,582     $ 10,110     $ 71,442     $ 103,134     $ 613,292     $ 716,426  
Non-traditional
    2,165       132       11,364       13,661       60,836       74,497  
Loss mitigation program
    3,888       1,407       10,931       16,226       42,639       58,865  
 
                                   
 
    27,635       11,649       93,737       133,021       716,767       849,788  
Home equity loans, secured personal loans
    146             333       479       1,096       1,575  
Other
                55       55             55  
 
                                   
 
    27,781       11,649       94,125       133,555       717,863       851,418  
 
                                               
Commercial
    2,594       6,270       22,820       31,684       233,278       264,962  
 
                                               
Consumer
                                               
Personal consumer loans and credit lines — secured
    29       62             91       6,552       6,643  
Personal consumer loans and credit lines — unsecured
    221       77       201       499       18,934       19,433  
Credit cards
    241       157       230       628       3,982       4,610  
Overdrafts
    10       5       1       16       5,283       5,299  
 
                                   
 
    501       301       432       1,234       34,751       35,985  
 
                                               
Leasing
    425       36       130       591       16,513       17,104  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
  $ 31,301     $ 18,256     $ 117,507     $ 167,064     $ 1,002,405     $ 1,169,469  
 
                                   

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                                                    Loans 90+  
                                                    Days Past Due  
    30-59 Days     60-89 Days     90+ Days     Total Past                     and Still  
    Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Due     Current     Total Loans     Accruing  
December 31, 2010:
                                                       
 
                                                       
Loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC:
                                                       
 
                                                       
Mortgage
                                                       
Residential
                                                       
Traditional
  $ 22,093     $ 9,414     $ 76,604     $ 108,111     $ 638,158     $ 746,269     $ 37,850  
Non-traditional
    837       845       12,016       13,698       66,056       79,754       4,953  
Loss mitigation program
    2,528       1,043       9,336       12,907       33,497       46,404       6,060  
 
                                         
 
    25,458       11,302       97,956       134,716       737,711       872,427       48,863  
Home equity loans, secured personal loans
    149             340       489       961       1,450        
Other
                55       55             55        
 
                                         
 
    25,607       11,302       98,351       135,260       738,672       873,932       48,863  
 
                                                       
Commercial
    1,123       9,367       13,390       23,880       210,396       234,276        
 
                                                       
Consumer
                                                       
Personal consumer loans and credit lines — secured
    23                   23       4,853       4,876        
Personal consumer loans and credit lines — unsecured
    419       207       136       762       17,576       18,338        
Credit cards
    262       173       285       720       3,650       4,370        
Overdrafts
                            7,624       7,624        
 
                                         
 
    704       380       421       1,505       33,703       35,208        
 
                                                       
Leasing
          79       35       114       10,143       10,257        
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Total loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
  $ 27,434     $ 21,128     $ 112,197     $ 160,759     $ 992,914     $ 1,153,673     $ 48,863  
 
                                         
Non-covered Loans
The Group’s credit activities are mainly with customers located in Puerto Rico. The Group’s loan transactions are encompassed within four main categories: mortgage, commercial, consumer and leases.
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Group had $129.7 million and $73.6 million, respectively, of non-accrual non-covered loans including credit cards accounted under ASC 310-20. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, loans of which terms have been extended that are not included in non-performing assets amounted to $45.3 million and $35.0 million, respectively. The covered loans that may have been classified as non-performing loans by the acquired banks are no longer classified as non-performing because these loans are accounted for on a pooled basis.
Up to March 31, 2011, residential mortgage loans, well collateralized and in process of collection, were placed on non-accrual status when reaching 365 days past due. On April 1, 2011 the Bank changed on a prospective basis its policy, to place on non-accrual status residential mortgage loans well collateralized and in process of collection when reaching 90 days past due. All loans that were between 90 and 365 days past due at the time of changing the policy were also placed on non-accrual status, and the interest receivable on such loans at the time of changing the policy is evaluated at least on a quarterly basis against the collateral underlying the loans, and written-down, if necessary. This change in policy was considered necessary based on an observed increasing trend in delinquencies and current economic conditions in Puerto Rico. Therefore, all loans 90 days or more past due at June 30, 2011 are in non-accrual status. On April 1, 2011, mortgage loans between 90 and 365 days past due that were placed in non-accrued status amounted to $39.8 million.
The Group recorded a $1.8 million negative adjustment to interest income from non-covered residential mortgage loans as certain interest receivable accrued in prior years was deemed to be uncollectible, which represents a decrease of $0.04 and $0.03 in earnings per common share for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively.

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The following table presents the recorded investment in non-covered loans on non-accrual status by class of loans as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
                 
    Non-accrual  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Mortgage
               
Residential
               
Traditional
  $ 71,442     $ 38,754  
Non-traditional
    11,364       7,063  
Loss mitigation program
    10,931       3,276  
 
           
 
    93,737       49,093  
Home equity loans, secured personal loans
    333       340  
Other
    55       55  
 
           
 
    94,125       49,488  
 
           
 
               
Commercial
    35,061       23,619  
 
           
 
               
Consumer
               
Personal consumer loans and credit lines — unsecured
    202       136  
Credit cards
    230       285  
 
           
 
    432       421  
 
           
 
               
Leasing
    130       35  
 
           
Total
  $ 129,748     $ 73,563  
 
           
Credit Quality Indicators
The Group categorizes non-covered loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience, and results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans.
Larger commercial loans that exhibit potential or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review and grading. Where appropriate, allowances are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow and legal options available to the Group.
Included in the review of individual loans are those that are impaired. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Group will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, at the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. Loans are individually evaluated for impairment, except large groups of small balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment, and loans that are recorded at fair value or at the lower of cost or fair value. The Group measures for impairment all commercial loans over $250 thousand and over 90-days past-due. The portfolios of loans secured by residential properties, leases and consumer loans are considered homogeneous, and are evaluated collectively for impairment.

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The Group uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and 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, questionable and improbable.
ASC 310-10-35: Loans that are individually measured for impairment.
Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of gross non-covered loans subject to risk rating, by class of loans, is as follows:
                                                 
    Balance        
    Outstanding at     Risk Ratings  
    June 30, 2011     Pass     Special Mention     Substandard     Doubtful     ASC 310-10-35  
    (In thousands)  
Commercial
  $ 264,962     $ 199,529     $ 20,970     $ 7,345     $ 257     $ 36,861  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Balance        
    Outstanding at     Risk Ratings  
    December 31, 2010     Pass     Special Mention     Substandard     Doubtful     ASC 310-10-35  
    (In thousands)  
Commercial
  $ 234,276     $ 188,281     $ 5,908     $ 14,046     $ 143     $ 25,898  
 
                                   

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For residential and consumer loan classes, the Group also evaluates credit quality based on the delinquency status of the loan, which was previously presented. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of gross non-covered loans not subject to risk rating, by class of loans, is as follows:
                                                                 
    Balance        
    Outstanding at     Delinquency  
    June 30, 2011     0-29 days     30-59 days     60-89 days     90-119 days     120-364 days     365+ days     ASC 310-10-35  
    (In thousands)  
Mortgage
                                                               
Traditional
  $ 716,426     $ 613,293     $ 21,582     $ 10,110     $ 6,401     $ 23,434     $ 41,606     $  
Non-traditional
    74,497       60,836       2,165       132       1,002       2,617       7,745        
Loss mitigation program
    58,865       8,413       462       431       637       813       2,899       45,210  
 
                                               
 
    849,788       682,542       24,209       10,673       8,040       26,864       52,250       45,210  
Home equity loans, secured personal loans
    1,575       1,096       146                         333        
Other
    55                                     55        
 
                                               
 
    851,418       683,638       24,355       10,673       8,040       26,864       52,638       45,210  
Consumer
    35,985       34,751       501       301       199       233              
Leasing
    17,104       16,513       425       36       94       36              
 
                                               
Total
  $ 904,507     $ 734,902     $ 25,281     $ 11,010     $ 8,333     $ 27,133     $ 52,638     $ 45,210  
 
                                               
                                                                 
    Balance        
    Outstanding at     Delinquency  
    December 31, 2010     0-29 days     30-59 days     60-89 days     90-119 days     120-364 days     365+ days     ASC 310-10-35  
    (In thousands)  
Mortgage
                                                               
Traditional
  $ 746,269     $ 638,158     $ 22,093     $ 9,414     $ 5,560     $ 32,291     $ 38,753     $  
Non-traditional
    79,754       66,056       837       845       1,012       3,941       7,063        
Loss mitigation program
    46,404       4,167       2,528       1,043             2,064       2,553       34,049  
 
                                               
 
    872,427       708,381       25,458       11,302       6,572       38,296       48,369       34,049  
Home equity loans, secured personal loans
    1,450       961       149                         340        
Other
    55                                     55        
 
                                               
 
    873,932       709,342       25,607       11,302       6,572       38,296       48,764       34,049  
Consumer
    35,178       32,733       704       380       1,129       232              
Leasing
    10,257       10,143             79       8       27              
 
                                               
Total
  $ 919,367     $ 752,218     $ 26,311     $ 11,761     $ 7,709     $ 38,555     $ 48,764     $ 34,049  
 
                                               
For covered loans, the Group also evaluates credit quality based on the delinquency status of the loan, comparing information from acquisition date through June 30, 2011.
The Group also evaluates covered loans using severity factors. From the acquisition date through June 30, 2011, there have been no significant adverse changes from those originally estimated that would cause changes to the initial loss severity factors estimated for these loans. The majority of covered loans are secured by existing commercial real estate properties. There have been no recent adverse experiences, different to the originally estimated, that would require a change in the expectation on collateral values, and the corresponding assumptions.

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Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
Non-Covered Loans
The Group maintains an allowance for loan and lease losses at a level that management considers adequate to provide for probable losses based upon an evaluation of known and inherent risks. The Group’s allowance for loan and lease losses policy provides for a detailed quarterly analysis of probable losses. The analysis includes a review of historical loan loss experience, value of underlying collateral, current economic conditions, financial condition of borrowers and other pertinent factors. While management uses available information in estimating probable loan losses, future additions to the allowance may be required based on factors beyond the Group’s control.
The following table presents the changes and the balance in the allowance for loan and lease losses and the recorded investment in gross loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method for the quarters and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                                 
    Mortgage     Commercial     Consumer     Leasing     Unallocated     Total  
Quarter Ended June 30, 2011
                                               
Allowance for loan and lease losses for non-covered loans:
                                               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 17,865     $ 12,007     $ 1,885     $ 959     $ 11     $ 32,727  
Charge-offs
    (1,268 )     (729 )     (345 )     (31 )           (2,373 )
Recoveries
          16       58       1             75  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    1,173       2,506       (78 )     (61 )     260       3,800  
 
                                   
Balance at end of period
  $ 17,770     $ 13,800     $ 1,520     $ 868     $ 271     $ 34,229  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,933     $ 1,217     $     $     $     $ 4,150  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    14,837       12,583       1,520       868       271       30,079  
 
                                   
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 17,770     $ 13,800     $ 1,520     $ 868     $ 271     $ 34,229  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 45,210     $ 36,861     $     $     $     $ 82,071  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    806,208       228,101       35,985       17,104             1,087,398  
 
                                   
Total ending non-covered loans balance
  $ 851,418     $ 264,962     $ 35,985     $ 17,104     $     $ 1,169,469  
 
                                   

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    Mortgage     Commercial     Consumer     Leasing     Unallocated     Total  
Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
                                               
Allowance for loan and lease losses for non-covered loans:
                                               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 17,789     $ 6,312     $ 678     $     $ 1,198     $ 25,977  
Charge-offs
    (1,343 )     (391 )     (481 )                 (2,215 )
Recoveries
    76       11       53                   140  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    2,715       380       566       99       340       4,100  
 
                                     
Balance at end of period
  $ 19,237     $ 6,312     $ 816     $ 99     $ 1,538     $ 28,002  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 700     $ 2,304     $     $     $       3,005  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    18,536       4,008       816       99       1,538       24,997  
 
                                   
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 19,237     $ 6,312     $ 816     $ 99     $ 1,538     $ 28,002  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 10,318     $ 22,853     $     $     $     $ 33,171  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    890,038       185,249       27,642       1,451             1,104,380  
 
                                   
Total ending non-covered loans balance
  $ 900,356     $ 208,102     $ 27,642     $ 1,451     $     $ 1,137,551  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Mortgage     Commercial     Consumer     Leasing     Unallocated     Total  
Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2011
                                               
Allowance for loan and lease losses for non-covered loans:
                                               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 16,179     $ 11,153     $ 2,286     $ 860     $ 952     $ 31,430  
Charge-offs
    (3,088 )     (1,038 )     (792 )     (92 )           (5,010 )
Recoveries
    45       53       111       1             209  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    4,635       3,633       (84 )     98       (681 )     7,600  
 
                                     
Balance at end of period
  $ 17,770     $ 13,801     $ 1,520     $ 868     $ 271     $ 34,229  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,933     $ 1,217     $     $     $       4,150  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    14,837       12,584       1,520       868       271       30,079  
 
                                   
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 17,770     $ 13,801     $ 1,520     $ 868     $ 271     $ 34,229  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 45,210     $ 36,862     $     $     $     $ 82,072  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    806,208       228,101       35,985       17,104             1,087,397  
 
                                   
Total ending non-covered loans balance
  $ 851,418     $ 264,962     $ 35,985     $ 17,104     $     $ 1,169,469  
 
                                   

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    Mortgage     Commercial     Consumer     Leasing     Unallocated     Total  
Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2010
                                               
Allowance for loan and lease losses for non-covered loans:
                                               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 15,044     $ 7,112     $ 864     $     $ 252     $ 23,272  
Charge-offs
    (2,439 )     (500 )     (668 )                 (3,607 )
Recoveries
    76       22       124                   222  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    6,556       (322 )     496       99       1,286       8,115  
 
                                     
Balance at end of period
  $ 19,237     $ 6,312     $ 816     $ 99     $ 1,538     $ 28,002  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 700     $ 2,304     $     $     $       3,004  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    18,537       4,008       816       99       1,538       24,998  
 
                                   
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 19,237     $ 6,312     $ 816     $ 99     $ 1,538     $ 28,002  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Loans:
                                               
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 10,318     $ 22,853     $     $     $     $ 33,171  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    890,038       185,249       27,642       1,451             1,104,380  
 
                                   
Total ending non-covered loans balance
  $ 900,356     $ 208,102     $ 27,642     $ 1,451     $     $ 1,137,551  
 
                                   
The Group evaluates all loans, some individually and others as homogeneous groups, for purposes of determining impairment. The total investment in impaired commercial loans was $36.9 million and $25.9 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The impaired commercial loans were measured based on the fair value of collateral. The valuation allowance for impaired commercial loans amounted to approximately $1.2 million and $823 thousand at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. At June 30, 2011, the total investment in impaired mortgage loans was $45.2 million (December 31, 2010 — $34.0 million). Impairment on mortgage loans assessed as troubled debt restructuring was measured using the present value of cash flows. The valuation allowance for impaired mortgage loans amounted to approximately $2.9 million and $2.3 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

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The Group’s recorded investment in commercial and mortgage loans that were individually evaluated for impairment, excluding FDIC covered loans, and the related allowance for loan and lease losses at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:
                                         
    June 30, 2011  
                                    Average  
    Unpaid     Recorded     Specific             Recorded  
    Principal     Investment     Allowance     Coverage     Investment  
    (In thousands)  
Impaired loans with specific allowance
                                       
Commercial
  $ 17,148     $ 17,079     $ 1,217       7 %   $ 15,639  
Residential troubled debt restructuring
    45,592       45,210       2,933       6 %     36,193  
Impaired loans with no specific allowance
                                       
Commercial
    22,132       19,782             0 %     13,822  
 
                             
Total investment in impaired loans
  $ 84,872     $ 82,071     $ 4,150       5 %   $ 65,654  
 
                             
                                         
    December 31, 2010  
                                    Average  
    Unpaid     Recorded     Specific             Recorded  
    Principal     Investment     Allowance     Coverage     Investment  
    (In thousands)  
Impaired loans with specific allowance
                                       
Commercial
  $ 11,948     $ 10,070     $ 823       8 %   $ 10,622  
Residential troubled debt restructuring
    34,049       34,049       2,250       7 %     16,977  
Impaired loans with no specific allowance
                                       
Commercial
    15,828       15,828             0 %     11,472  
 
                             
Total investment in impaired loans
  $ 61,825     $ 59,947     $ 3,073       5 %   $ 39,071  
 
                             
The following table presents the interest recognized in commercial and mortgage loans that were individually evaluated for impairment, excluding FDIC covered loans for the quarters and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                 
    Interest Income Recognized  
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Impaired loans with specific allowance
                               
Commercial
  $ 338     $ 102     $ 482     $ 210  
Residential troubled debt restructuring
    338       52       677       105  
Impaired loans with no specific allowance
                               
Commercial
    319       174       516       272  
 
                       
 
                               
Total interest income from impaired loans
  $ 995     $ 328     $ 1,675     $ 587  
 
                       

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Covered Loans under ASC 310-30
The Group’s acquired loans under the FDIC-assisted acquisition of Eurobank were initially recorded at fair value, and no separate valuation allowance was recorded at the date of acquisition. The Group is required to review each loan at acquisition to determine if it should be accounted for under ASC 310-30 and, if so, determines whether each loan is to be accounted for individually or whether loans will be aggregated into pools of loans based on common risk characteristics. The Group has performed its analysis of the loans to be accounted for as impaired under ASC 310-30 (“Impaired Loans” in the tables below). For the loans acquired at a discount in the FDIC-assisted acquisition that are not within the scope of ASC 310-30 (“Non-Impaired Loans” in the tables below), the Group followed the income recognition and disclosure guidance in ASC 310-30. During the evaluation of whether a loan was considered impaired under ASC 310-30, the Group considered a number of factors, including the delinquency status of the loan, payment options and other loan features (i.e. reduced documentation, interest only, or negative amortization features), the geographic location of the borrower or collateral and the risk rating assigned to the loans. Based on the criteria, the Group considered the entire Eurobank portfolio, except for credit cards, to be impaired and accounted for under ASC 310-30. Credit cards were accounted under ASC 310-20.
To the extent credit deterioration occurs in covered loans after the date of acquisition, the Group would record an allowance for loan and lease losses. Also, the Group would record an increase in the FDIC loss-share indemnification asset for the expected reimbursement from the FDIC under the shared-loss agreements. There have been differences, both positive and negative, between actual and expected cash flows in several pools of loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition. In the aggregate, actual cash flows for the pools acquired have exceeded the expected cash flows by approximately $22 million. At June 30, 2011, the Group concluded that certain pools reflect a higher than expected credit deterioration and as such has recorded impairment on the pools impacted. In addition, for other pools, positive deviations have been also assessed and reversals of previous impairments have been recorded as well as additions to accretable discount at June 30, 2011. In the event that in future periods the positive trend continues, there may be further additions to the accretable discount which will increase the yield on the pools that have positive deviations between actual and expected cash flows.
The carrying amounts of these loans included in the balance sheet amounts of total loans at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:
                 
    Total Loans Acquired  
    June 30, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    (In thousands)  
Contractual balance
  $ 1,268,238     $ 1,370,942  
 
           
Carrying amount, net
  $ 542,543     $ 620,711  
 
           

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The following tables describe the accretable yield and non-accretable discount activity for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011:
                 
    Quarter Ended     Six-Month Period Ended  
    June 30, 2011     June 30, 2011  
Accretable Yield Activity   (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ (130,533 )   $ (148,556 )
Accretion
    13,060       27,285  
Transfer to non-accretable discount
    1,753       5,845  
Other recoveries
    (2 )     (296 )
 
           
Balance at June 30, 2011
  $ (115,722 )   $ (115,722 )
 
           
                 
    Quarter Ended     Six-Month Period Ended  
    June 30, 2011     June 30, 2011  
Non-Accretable Discount Activity   (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ (564,230 )   $ (603,296 )
Principal losses
    8,043       50,907  
Transfer from accretable discount
    (1,753 )     (5,845 )
Other recoveries
    2       296  
 
           
Balance at June 30, 2011
  $ (557,938 )   $ (557,938 )
 
           

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The Group’s recorded investment in covered loan pools that were evaluated for impairment and the related allowance for covered loan and lease losses as of June 30, 2011 and the December 31, 2010 are as follows:
                                         
    June 30, 2011  
                                    Average  
    Unpaid     Recorded     Specific             Recorded  
    Principal     Investment     Allowance     Coverage     Investment  
    (In thousands)  
Covered Loans
                                       
 
                                       
Impaired covered loans with specific allowance
                                       
Loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties
  $ 40,359     $ 26,869     $ 3,914       15 %   $ 33,085  
Construction and development secured by 1-4 family residential properties
    54,916       10,980       1,670       15 %     11,542  
Commercial and other construction
    612,827       293,263       44,819       15 %     308,458  
Consumer
    24,148       15,723       2,633       17 %     16,792  
 
                             
Total investment in impaired covered loans
  $ 732,250     $ 346,835     $ 53,036       15 %   $ 369,877  
 
                             
                                         
    December 31, 2010  
                                    Average  
    Unpaid     Recorded     Specific             Recorded  
    Principal     Investment     Allowance     Coverage     Investment  
    (In thousands)  
Covered Loans
                                       
 
                                       
Impaired covered loans with specific allowance
                                       
Loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties
  $ 64,366     $ 38,885     $ 3,582       9 %   $ 38,667  
Construction and development secured by 1-4 family residential properties
    55,524       11,828       1,939       16 %     12,541  
Commercial and other construction
    637,044       318,404       43,765       14 %     324,946  
 
                             
Total investment in impaired covered loans
  $ 756,934     $ 369,117     $ 49,286       13 %   $ 376,154  
 
                             
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are generally considered accruing and performing loans as the loans accrete interest income over the estimated life of the loan when cash flows are reasonably estimable. Accordingly, acquired impaired loans that are contractually past due are still considered to be accruing and performing loans. If the timing and amount of cash flows is not reasonably estimable, the loans may be classified as nonaccrual loans and cash payments received are recognized as interest income on a cash basis or as a reduction of the principal amount outstanding.
As a result of impairment on various pools of covered loans, the changes in the allowance for loan and lease losses on covered loans for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was as follows:
         
    Six-Month Period Ended  
    June 30, 2011  
Balance at beginning of the period
  $ 49,286  
Provision for covered loan and lease losses, net
    549  
FDIC loss-share portion of provision for covered loan and lease losses
    3,201  
 
     
Balance at end of the period
  $ 53,036  
 
     
No provision for covered loans was deemed necessary during the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No allowance for loan and lease losses on covered loans was recorded for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2010.

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NOTE 6 SERVICING ASSETS
The Group periodically sells or securitizes mortgage loans while retaining the obligation to perform the servicing of such loans. In addition, the Group may purchase or assume the right to service leases and mortgage loans originated by others. Whenever the Group undertakes an obligation to service a loan or lease, management assesses whether a servicing asset and/or liability should be recognized. A servicing asset is recognized whenever the compensation for servicing is expected to more than adequately compensate the Group for servicing the loans and leases. Likewise, a servicing liability would be recognized in the event that servicing fees to be received are not expected to adequately compensate the Group for its expected cost.
All separately recognized servicing assets are recognized at fair value using the fair value measurement method. Under the fair value measurement method, the Group measures servicing rights at fair value at each reporting date and reports changes in fair value of servicing assets in earnings in the period in which the changes occur, and includes these changes, if any, with mortgage banking activities in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of servicing rights is subject to fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.
The fair value of servicing rights is estimated by using a cash flow valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions.
At June 30, 2011, servicing assets are composed of $9.4 million ($8.9 million — December 31, 2010) related to residential mortgage loans and $432 thousand of leasing servicing assets acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition on April 30, 2010.
The following table presents the changes in servicing rights measured using the fair value method for the quarters and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
Fair value at beginning of period
  $ 9,963     $ 7,569     $ 9,695     $ 7,120  
Acquisition of leasing servicing asset from FDIC-assisted acquisition
          1,190             1,190  
Servicing from mortgage securitizations or assets transfers
    693       724       1,213       1,409  
Changes due to payments on loans
    (1,049 )     (112 )     (1,657 )     (216 )
Changes in fair value due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions
    233       (86 )     589       (218 )
 
                       
Fair value at end of period
  $ 9,840     $ 9,285     $ 9,840     $ 9,285  
 
                       
The following table presents key economic assumptions ranges used in measuring the mortgage related servicing asset fair value:
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,   Six-Month Period Ended June 30,
    2011   2010   2011   2010
Constant prepayment rate
    9.01% - 32.55 %     9.20% - 31.32 %     7.87% - 32.55 %     8.40% - 31.32 %
Discount rate
    11.00% - 14.00 %     11.00% - 14.00 %     11.00% - 14.00 %     11.00% - 14.00 %
The following table presents key economic assumptions ranges used in measuring the leasing related servicing asset fair value:
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,   Six-Month Period Ended June 30,
    2011   2010   2011   2010
Discount rate
    13.22% - 16.60 %     8.98% - 10.06 %     13.22% - 17.38 %     8.98% - 10.06 %

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The sensitivity of the current fair value of servicing assets to immediate 10 percent and 20 percent adverse changes in the above key assumptions were as follow:
         
    June 30, 2011  
    (in thousands)  
Mortgage related servicing asset
       
Carrying value of mortgage servicing asset
  $ 9,408  
 
     
Constant prepayment rate
       
Decrease in fair value due to 10% adverse change
  $ (372 )
Decrease in fair value due to 20% adverse change
  $ (719 )
Discount rate
       
Decrease in fair value due to 10% adverse change
  $ (413 )
Decrease in fair value due to 20% adverse change
  $ (794 )
 
       
Leasing servicing asset
       
Carrying value of leasing servicing asset
  $ 432  
 
     
Discount rate
       
Decrease in fair value due to 10% adverse change
  $ (5 )
Decrease in fair value due to 20% adverse change
  $ (9 )
These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the figures indicate, changes in fair value based on a 10 percent variation in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing any other assumption.
In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments), which may magnify or offset the sensitivities.
Mortgage banking activities, a component of total banking and wealth management revenues in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations, include the changes from period to period in the fair value of the loan servicing rights, which may result from changes in the valuation model inputs or assumptions (principally reflecting changes in discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions) and other changes, including changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows.
Servicing fee income is based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal and is recorded as income when earned. Servicing fees on mortgage loans totaled $751 thousand and $572 thousand for the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These fees totaled $1.5 million and $1.1 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. There were no late fees and ancillary fees recorded in such periods because these fees belong to the third-party with which the Group has engaged in a subservicing agreement. Servicing fees on leases amounted to $113 thousand and $330 thousand for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Servicing fees on leases amounted to $238 thousand for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2010.

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NOTE 7 PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization as follows:
                         
    Useful Life     June 30,     December 31,  
    (Years)     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Land
        $ 2,328     $ 2,328  
Buildings and improvements
    40       6,622       6,301  
Leasehold improvements
    5 - 10       20,590       20,564  
Furniture and fixtures
    3 - 7       9,973       10,099  
Information technology and other
    3 - 7       20,037       19,074  
 
                   
 
            59,550       58,366  
 
                       
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
            (35,901 )     (34,425 )
 
                   
 
          $ 23,649     $ 23,941  
 
                   
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment for the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, totaled $1.3 million. For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, these expenses amounted to $2.7 million and $2.6 million, respectively. These are included in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations as part of occupancy and equipment expenses.
NOTE 8 DERIVATIVE ACTIVITIES
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, losses of $7.6 million were recognized and reflected as “Derivative Activities” in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. These losses were mainly due to realized losses of $4.3 million from terminations of forward-settlement swaps with a notional amount of $1.25 billion, and to realized losses of $2.2 million from terminations of options to enter into interest rate swaps that were purchased in November 2010 with a notional amount of $250 million. These terminations allowed the Group to enter into new forward-settlement swap contracts with a notional amount of $1.2 billion, all of which were designated as hedging instruments. In May 2011, the Group entered into forward-settlement swap contracts with a notional amount of $475 million, all of which were also designated as hedging instruments. Prior to the acquisition of the new forward-settlement swap contracts, these derivatives were not being designated for hedge accounting. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, losses of $37.3 million were recognized and reflected as “Derivative Activities” in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. These losses were mainly due to the fair value adjustment to the forward-settlement swaps held by the Group at June 30, 2010.
The following table details “Derivative Assets” and “Derivative Liabilities” as reflected in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Derivative assets:
               
Forward settlement swaps
  $     $ 11,023  
Options tied to Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Market Index
    11,925       9,870  
Swap options
          7,422  
Other
    90        
 
           
 
  $ 12,015     $ 28,315  
 
           
 
               
Derivative liabilities:
               
Forward settlement swaps
  $ 13,918     $  
Other
          64  
 
           
 
  $ 13,918     $ 64  
 
           

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Forward-settlement Swaps
The Group enters into the forward-settlement swaps to hedge the variability of future interest cash flows of forecasted wholesale borrowings, attributable to changes in the one-month LIBOR rate. Once the forecasted wholesale borrowings transactions occur, the interest rate swap will effectively fix the Group’s interest payments on an amount of forecasted interest expense attributable to the one-month LIBOR corresponding to the swap notional stated rate. These forward-settlement swaps are designated as cash flow hedges for the forecasted wholesale borrowings transactions and properly documented as such, therefore, qualifying for cash flow hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent there is no significant ineffectiveness in the cash flow hedging relationships. Currently, the Group does not expect to reclassify any amount included in other comprehensive income related to these forward-settlement swaps to earnings in the next twelve months. There were no derivatives designated for hedge accounting at December 31, 2010.
The following table shows a summary of these swaps and their terms, at June 30, 2011:
                                         
                    Trade     Settlement          
Notional Amount         Fixed Rate     Date     Date     Maturity Date  
(In thousands)                                      
$ 100,000    
 
    1.1275 %     03/18/11       12/28/11       06/28/13  
  100,000    
 
    1.2725 %     03/18/11       12/28/11       09/28/13  
  125,000    
 
    1.6550 %     03/18/11       05/09/12       02/09/14  
  100,000    
 
    1.5300 %     03/18/11       12/28/11       03/28/14  
  125,000    
 
    1.7700 %     03/18/11       05/09/12       05/09/14  
  100,000    
 
    1.8975 %     03/18/11       05/09/12       08/09/14  
  100,000    
 
    1.9275 %     03/18/11       12/28/11       01/28/15  
  100,000    
 
    2.0000 %     03/18/11       12/28/11       03/28/15  
  100,000    
 
    2.2225 %     05/05/11       08/14/12       05/14/15  
  100,000    
 
    2.1100 %     03/18/11       12/28/11       06/28/15  
  25,000    
 
    2.4365 %     05/05/11       05/04/12       05/04/16  
  150,000    
 
    2.7795 %     05/05/11       12/06/12       06/06/16  
  25,000    
 
    2.6200 %     05/05/11       07/24/12       07/24/16  
  25,000    
 
    2.6350 %     05/05/11       07/30/12       07/30/16  
  50,000    
 
    2.6590 %     05/05/11       08/10/12       08/10/16  
  100,000    
 
    2.6750 %     05/05/11       08/16/12       08/16/16  
     
 
                       
$ 1,425,000    
 
                               
     
 
                       
An unrealized loss of $13.9 million was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the valuation of these swaps at June 30, 2011 and the related liability position is being reflected as derivative liabilities in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition.
Swap Options
In May 2011, the Group sold all options to enter into interest rate swaps, not designated as cash flow hedges, with an aggregate notional amount of $250 million, recording a loss of $2.2 million.
Options tied to Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Market Index
The Group offers its customers certificates of deposit with an option tied to the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock market index (“S&P Index”). The Group uses option agreements with major broker-dealer companies to manage its exposure to changes in this index. Under the terms of the option agreements, the Group receives the average increase in the month-end value of the index in exchange for a fixed premium. The changes in fair value of the option agreements used to manage the exposure in the stock market in the certificates of deposit are recorded in earnings. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the purchased options used to manage the exposure to the stock market on stock indexed deposits represented a derivative asset of $11.9 million (notional amount of $138.0 million) and $9.9 million (notional amount of $149.0 million), respectively; the options sold to customers embedded in the certificates of deposit and recorded as deposits in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition, represented a liability of $12.9 million (notional amount of $132.8 million) and $12.8 million (notional amount of $143.4 million), respectively.

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NOTE 9 ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND OTHER ASSETS
Accrued interest receivable at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consists of the following:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Loans
  $ 9,447     $ 11,068  
Investments
    16,983       17,648  
 
           
 
  $ 26,430     $ 28,716  
 
           
The Group recorded a $1.8 million negative adjustment to interest income from non-covered residential mortgage loans as certain interest receivable accrued in prior years was deemed to be uncollectible, which represents a decrease of $0.04 and $0.03 in earnings per common share for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
Other assets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consist of the following:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Prepaid FDIC insurance
  $ 13,851     $ 16,796  
Servicing assets
    9,840       9,695  
Other prepaid expenses
    11,572       7,858  
FDIC loss share receivable
    3,199       1,757  
Goodwill
    2,370       2,370  
Mortgage tax credits
    2,604       3,432  
Other repossessed assets (covered by FDIC shared-loss agreements)
    1,893       2,350  
Debt issuance costs
    1,683       2,299  
Core deposit intangible
    1,257       1,328  
Investment in Statutory Trust
    1,086       1,086  
Accounts receivable and other assets
    14,141       15,855  
 
           
 
  $ 63,496     $ 64,826  
 
           
On November 12, 2009, the FDIC adopted a final rule requiring insured depository institutions to prepay their estimated quarterly risk-based assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009, and for all of 2010, 2011, and 2012, on December 31, 2009, along with each institution’s risk-based deposit insurance assessment for the third quarter of 2009. The prepayment balance of the assessment covering fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012 amounted to $13.9 million and $16.8 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
Other prepaid expenses amounting to $11.6 million and $7.9 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, include prepaid municipal, property and income taxes aggregating to $7.8 million and $4.5 million, respectively.
In December 2007, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico established mortgage loan tax credits for financial institutions that provided financing for the acquisition of new homes. Under an agreement reached during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 with the Puerto Rico Treasury Department, the Group may use half of these credits to reduce taxable income in taxable year 2011, and the remaining half of the credits in taxable year 2012. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, tax credits for the Group amounted to $2.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively.
In March 2009, the Group’s banking subsidiary issued $105 million in notes guaranteed under the FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. Shortly after issuance of the notes, the Group paid $3.2 million (equivalent to an annual fee of 100 basis points) to the FDIC to maintain the FDIC guarantee coverage until the maturity of the notes. These costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the notes. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, this deferred issue cost was $1.7 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

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Other repossessed assets amounting to $1.9 million and $2.4 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, represent covered assets under the FDIC shared-loss agreements and are related to the Eurobank leasing portfolio acquired under the FDIC-assisted acquisition.
NOTE 10 DEPOSITS AND RELATED INTEREST
Total deposits as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consist of the following:
                 
    June 30, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    (In thousands)  
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
  $ 182,658     $ 170,705  
Interest-bearing savings and demand deposits
    1,007,659       1,019,539  
Individual retirement accounts
    356,764       361,972  
Retail certificates of deposit
    438,532       477,180  
 
           
Total retail deposits
    1,985,613       2,029,396  
Institutional deposits
    211,032       280,617  
Brokered deposits
    188,586       278,875  
 
           
 
  $ 2,385,231     $ 2,588,888  
 
           
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the weighted average interest rate of the Group’s deposits was 1.90%, and 2.12%, respectively, inclusive of non-interest bearing deposits of $182.7 million and $170.7 million, respectively. Interest expense for the quarters and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is set forth below:
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
    (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
Demand and savings deposits
  $ 3,912     $ 4,557     $ 8,510     $ 8,461  
Certificates of deposit
    7,676       7,394       15,292       14,733  
 
                       
 
  $ 11,588     $ 11,951     $ 23,802     $ 23,194  
 
                       
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, time deposits in denominations of $100 thousand or higher, excluding unamortized discounts, amounted to $510.3 million, and $590.0 million, including public fund deposits from various Puerto Rico government agencies of $65.2 million and $65.3 million, which were collateralized with investment securities with fair value of $72.5 million and $73.4 million, respectively.

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Excluding equity indexed options in the amount of $12.9 million, which are used by the Group to manage its exposure to the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock market index, and also excluding accrued interest of $4.6 million and unamortized deposit discounts in the amount of $7.3 million, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit at June 30, 2011 are as follows:
         
    (In thousands)  
Within one year:
       
Three (3) months or less
  $ 259,317  
Over 3 months through 1 year
    460,009  
 
     
 
    719,326  
Over 1 through 2 years
    249,417  
Over 2 through 3 years
    119,069  
Over 3 through 4 years
    33,632  
Over 4 through 5 years
    63,236  
 
     
 
  $ 1,184,680  
 
     
The aggregate amount of overdraft in demand deposit accounts that were reclassified to loans amounted to $5.3 million as of June 30, 2011 ($7.6 million — December 31, 2010).
NOTE 11 BORROWINGS
Short Term Borrowings
At June 30, 2011, short term borrowings amounted to $31.8 million (December 31, 2010 — $42.5 million) which mainly consist of deposits of the Puerto Rico Cash & Money Market Fund with a weighted average rate of 0.70% (December 31, 2010 — 0.60%), which were collateralized with investment securities with fair value of $49.7 million (December 31, 2010 — $47.5 million).
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase
At June 30, 2011, securities underlying agreements to repurchase were delivered to, and are being held by, the counterparties with whom the repurchase agreements were transacted. The counterparties have agreed to resell to the Group the same or similar securities at the maturity of the agreements.
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, securities sold under agreements to repurchase (classified by counterparty), excluding accrued interest in the amount of $6.5 million and $6.8 million, respectively, were as follows:
                                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
            Fair Value of             Fair Value of  
    Borrowing     Underlying     Borrowing     Underlying  
    Balance     Collateral     Balance     Collateral  
    (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
  $ 1,600,000     $ 1,729,378     $ 1,600,000     $ 1,752,619  
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
    1,252,600       1,318,237       1,250,000       1,325,392  
UBS Financial Services Inc.
    500,000       607,469       500,000       605,706  
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
    100,000       119,699       100,000       119,997  
 
                       
Total
  $ 3,452,600     $ 3,774,783     $ 3,450,000     $ 3,803,714  
 
                       

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The original terms of the Group’s structured repurchase agreements range between three and ten years, and except for the $300 million repurchase agreement that settled on March 28, 2011 with a weighted average coupon of 2.86% and maturity of September 28, 2014 (as described below), and the $2.6 million repurchase agreement that matured on July 7, 2011, the counterparties have the right to exercise put options at par on a quarterly basis before their contractual maturity from one to three years after the agreements’ settlement dates. The following table shows a summary of these agreements and their terms, excluding accrued interest in the amount of $6.5 million, at June 30, 2011:
                                         
            Weighted-                      
    Borrowing     Average             Maturity     Next Put  
Year of Maturity   Balance     Coupon     Settlement Date     Date     Date  
    (In thousands)                                  
2011
                                       
 
  $ 2,600       0.26 %     6/23/2011       7/7/2011       N/A  
 
    100,000       4.17 %     12/28/2006       12/28/2011       9/28/2011  
 
    50,000       4.13 %     12/28/2006       12/28/2011       9/28/2011  
 
    100,000       4.29 %     12/28/2006       12/28/2011       9/28/2011  
 
    350,000       4.25 %     12/28/2006       12/28/2011       9/28/2011  
 
                                     
 
    602,600                                  
 
                                     
2012
                                       
 
    350,000       4.26 %     5/9/2007       5/9/2012       8/9/2011  
 
    100,000       4.50 %     8/14/2007       8/14/2012       8/16/2011  
 
    100,000       4.47 %     9/13/2007       9/13/2012       9/13/2011  
 
    150,000       4.31 %     3/6/2007       12/6/2012       9/6/2011  
 
                                     
 
    700,000                                  
 
                                     
2014
                                       
 
    100,000       4.72 %     7/27/2007       7/27/2014       7/27/2011  
 
    300,000       2.86 %     3/28/2011       9/28/2014       N/A  
 
                                     
 
    400,000                                  
 
                                     
2017
                                       
 
    500,000       4.67 %     3/2/2007       3/2/2017       9/2/2011  
 
    250,000       0.25 %     3/2/2007       3/2/2017       9/2/2011  
 
    100,000       0.00 %     6/6/2007       3/6/2017       9/6/2011  
 
    900,000       0.00 %     3/6/2007       6/6/2017       9/6/2011  
 
                                     
 
    1,750,000                                  
 
                                   
 
  $ 3,452,600       2.69 %                        
 
                                   
None of the structured repurchase agreements referred to above with put dates up to the date of this filing were put by the counterparties at their corresponding put dates. Such repurchase agreements include $1.25 billion, which reset at each put date at a formula which is based on the three-month LIBOR rate less fifteen times the difference between the ten-year SWAP rate and the two-year SWAP rate, with a minimum of 0.00% on $1.0 billion and 0.25% on $250 million, and a maximum of 10.6%. These repurchase agreements bear the respective minimum rates of 0.0% and 0.25% to at least their next put dates scheduled for September 2011.
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank
Advances are received from the FHLB under an agreement whereby the Group is required to maintain a minimum amount of qualifying collateral with a fair value of at least 110% of the outstanding advances. At June 30, 2011, these advances were secured by mortgage loans amounting to $601.8 million. Also, at June 30, 2011, the Group has an additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB of $161.4 million. At June 30, 2011, the weighted average remaining maturity of FHLB’s advances was 17.20 months (December 31, 2010 — 23.15 months).

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In 2007, the Group restructured most of its FHLB advances portfolio into longer-term, structured advances. The original terms of these advances range between five and seven years, and the FHLB has the right to exercise put options at par on a quarterly basis before the contractual maturity of the advances from six months to one year after the advances’ settlement dates. The following table shows a summary of these advances and their terms, excluding accrued interest in the amount of $1.7 million, at June 30, 2011:
                                         
            Weighted-Average                    
Year of Maturity   Borrowing Balance     Coupon     Settlement Date     Maturity Date     Next Put Date  
    (In thousands)  
2012
                                       
 
  $ 25,000       4.37 %     5/4/2007       5/4/2012       8/4/2011  
 
    25,000       4.57 %     7/24/2007       7/24/2012       7/24/2011  
 
    25,000       4.26 %     7/30/2007       7/30/2012       7/30/2011  
 
    50,000       4.33 %     8/10/2007       8/10/2012       8/11/2011  
 
    100,000       4.09 %     8/16/2007       8/16/2012       8/16/2011  
 
                                     
 
    225,000                                  
 
                                     
2014
                                       
 
    25,000       4.20 %     5/8/2007       5/8/2014       8/8/2011  
 
    30,000       4.22 %     5/11/2007       5/11/2014       8/10/2011  
 
                                     
 
    55,000                                  
 
                                   
 
  $ 280,000       4.24 %                        
 
                                   
None of the structured advances from the FHLB referred to above with put dates up to the date of this filing were put by the FHLB at their corresponding put dates.
Subordinated Capital Notes
Subordinated capital notes amounted to $36.1 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
In August 2003, the Statutory Trust II, a special purpose entity of the Group, was formed for the purpose of issuing trust redeemable preferred securities. In September 2003, $35.0 million of trust redeemable preferred securities were issued by the Statutory Trust II as part of pooled underwriting transactions. Pooled underwriting involves participating with other bank holding companies in issuing the securities through a special purpose pooling vehicle created by the underwriters.
The proceeds from this issuance were used by the Statutory Trust II to purchase a like amount of floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (“subordinated capital note”) issued by the Group. The subordinated capital note has a par value of $36.1 million, bears interest based on 3-month LIBOR plus 295 basis points (3.20% at June 30, 2011; 3.25% at December 31, 2010), payable quarterly, and matures on September 17, 2033. The subordinated capital note purchased by the Statutory Trust II may be called at par after five years and quarterly thereafter (next call date September 2011). The trust redeemable preferred securities have the same maturity and call provisions as the subordinated capital notes. The subordinated deferrable interest debentures issued by the Group are accounted for as a liability denominated as subordinated capital note on the unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition.
The subordinated capital note is treated as Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes. Under Federal Reserve Board rules, restricted core capital elements, which are qualifying trust preferred securities, qualifying cumulative perpetual preferred stock (and related surplus) and certain minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries, are limited in the aggregate to no more than 25% of a bank holding company’s core capital elements (including restricted core capital elements), net of goodwill less any associated deferred tax liability. However, under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), bank holding companies are prohibited from including in their Tier 1 capital hybrid debt and equity securities, including trust preferred securities, issued on or after May 19, 2010. Any such instruments issued before May 19, 2010 by a bank holding company, such as the Group, with total consolidated assets of less than $15 billion as of December 31, 2009, may continue to be included as Tier 1 capital. Therefore, the Group is permitted to continue to include its existing trust preferred securities as Tier 1 capital.

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FDIC-Guaranteed Term Notes Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
The Group’s banking subsidiary issued in March 2009 $105 million in notes guaranteed under the FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. These notes are due on March 16, 2012, bear interest at a 2.75% fixed rate, and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Interest on the notes is payable on the 16th of each March and September, beginning September 16, 2009. Shortly after issuance of the notes, the Group paid $3.2 million (equivalent to an annual fee of 100 basis points) to the FDIC to maintain the FDIC guarantee coverage until the maturity of the notes. This cost is being amortized over the term of the notes.
NOTE 12 INCOME TAXES
On January 31, 2011, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law the 2011 Code. As such, the 1994 Code would be gradually repealed by the 2011 Code as its provisions started to take effect, with some exceptions, as of January 1, 2011. For corporate taxpayers, the 2011 Code retains the 20% regular income tax rate but establishes significantly lower surtax rates. The 2011 Code provides a surtax rate from 5% to 10% for years starting after December 31, 2010, but before January 1, 2014. That surtax rate may be reduced to 5% after December 31, 2013, if certain economic and budgetary control tests are met by the Government of Puerto Rico. If such economic tests are not met, the reduction of the surtax rate will be postponed until the year when such economic tests are met. In the case of a controlled group of corporations the determination of which surtax rate applies will be made by adding the net taxable income of each of the entities members of the controlled group reduced by the surtax deduction. The 2011 Code also provides a surtax deduction of $750,000. In the case of controlled group of corporations, the surtax deduction may be distributed among the members of the controlled group. The alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) is 20%. The 2011 Code eliminates the 5% additional surtax which was established by Act No. 7 of March 9, 2009, and the 5% recapture of the benefit of the income tax tables. Under the 2011 Code, a corporate taxpayer has an irrevocable one-time election to defer the application of the 2011 Code for five years. This election must be made with the filing of the 2011 income tax return and, once made, is irrevocable for the taxable year when the election is made and for each of the next four taxable years. Under the 2011 Code, all companies are treated as separate taxable entities and are not entitled to file consolidated returns. The Group and its subsidiaries are subject to Puerto Rico regular income tax or AMT on income earned from all sources. The AMT is payable if it exceeds regular income tax. The excess of AMT over regular income tax paid in any one year may be used to offset regular income tax in future years, subject to certain limitations. In the first quarter of 2011, Oriental reduced by approximately $5.4 million its deferred tax asset, and accordingly its income tax expense, as a result of the aforementioned 2011 Code.
The Group classifies unrecognized tax benefits in income taxes payable. These gross unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate if realized. The balance of unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2011 was $1.3 million (December 31, 2010 — $6.3 million). The variance is attributed to various contingencies settled with the Puerto Rico Treasury Department on June 30, 2011 in which the Group paid $2.0 million, approximately $3.0 million less than what the Group had accrued for this purpose. Following such settlements, only the 2010 tax period remain subject to examination by the Puerto Rico Treasury Department. It is the Group’s policy to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for taxes on the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. The Group had accrued $625 thousand at June 30, 2011 (December 31, 2010 — $1.5 million) for the payment of interest and penalties relating to unrecognized tax benefits.
NOTE 13 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock
On May 28, 1999, the Group issued 1,340,000 shares of 7.125% Noncumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series A, at $25 per share. Proceeds from issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, were $32.4 million, net of $1.1 million of issuance costs. The Series A Preferred Stock has the following characteristics: (1) annual dividends of $1.78 per share, payable monthly, if declared by the Board of Directors; missed dividends are not cumulative, (2) redeemable at the Group’s option beginning on May 30, 2004, (3) no mandatory redemption or stated maturity date and (4) liquidation value of $25 per share.
On September 30, 2003, the Group issued 1,380,000 shares of 7.0% Noncumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series B, at $25 per share. Proceeds from issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock, were $33.1 million, net of $1.4 million of issuance costs and expenses. The Series B Preferred Stock has the following characteristics: (1) annual dividends of $1.75 per share, payable monthly, if declared by the Board of Directors; missed dividends are not cumulative, (2) redeemable at the Group’s option beginning on October 31, 2008, (3) no mandatory redemption or stated maturity date, and (4) liquidation value of $25 per share.

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At the annual meeting of shareholders held on April 30, 2010, the shareholders approved an increase of the number of authorized shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000.
On April 30, 2010, the Group issued 200,000 shares of Mandatorily Convertible Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), through a private placement. The Series C Preferred Stock had a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share and was converted to common stock on Jul 8, 2010 at a conversion price of $15.015 per share. The offering resulted in net proceeds of $189.4 million after deducting offering costs. On May 13, 2010, the Group made a capital contribution of $179.0 million to its banking subsidiary.
The difference between the conversion price of $15.015 per share and the market price of the common stock on April 30, 2010 ($16.72) was considered a contingent beneficial conversion feature on June 30, 2010, when the conversion was approved by the majority of the shareholders. Such feature amounted to $22.7 million at June 30, 2010 and was recorded as a deemed dividend on preferred stock.
Common Stock
On March 19, 2010, the Group completed the public offering of 8,740,000 shares of its common stock. The offering resulted in net proceeds of $94.6 million after deducting offering costs. On March 25, 2010, the Group made a capital contribution of $93.0 million to its banking subsidiary.
At the annual meeting of shareholders held on April 30, 2010, the shareholders approved an increase of the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, from 40,000,000 to 100,000,000.
At a special meeting of shareholders of the Group held on June 30, 2010, the majority of the shareholders approved the issuance of 13,320,000 shares of the Group’s common stock upon the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock, which was converted on July 8, 2010 at a conversion price of $15.015 per share.
Treasury Stock
On February 3, 2011, the Group announced that its Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Group was authorized to purchase in the open market up to $30 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. On June 29, 2011, the Group announced the completion of this $30 million stock repurchase program and the approval by the Board of Directors of a new program to purchase an additional $70 million of common stock in the open market.
Any shares of common stock repurchased are to be held by the Group as treasury shares. The Group records treasury stock purchases under the cost method whereby the entire cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Under the $30 million program, initiated in February 2011, the Group purchased a total of 2,406,303 shares, equal to approximately 5.5% of shares outstanding, at an average price of $12.10 per share. Up to the date of this report there have not been any purchases under the new $70 million stock repurchase program.
The following table presents the shares repurchased for each of the two quarters in the six-month period ended June 30, 2011:
                         
    Total number of              
    shares purchased as              
    part of stock     Average price paid per     Dollar amount of  
     Period   repurchase programs     share     shares repurchased  
January 2011
        $     $  
February 2011
    476,132       12.07       5,747,513  
March 2011
    552,447       12.18       6,731,134  
 
                 
Quarter ended March 31, 2011
    1,028,579     $ 12.13     $ 12,478,647  
 
                 
 
                       
April 2011
    103,392     $ 12.48     $ 1,290,660  
May 2011
    235,200       11.76       2,765,236  
June 2011
    1,039,132       12.11       12,586,533  
 
                 
Quarter ended June 30, 2011
    1,377,724     $ 12.08     $ 16,642,429  
 
                 
 
                       
Six-month period ended June 30, 2011
    2,406,303     $ 12.10     $ 29,121,076  
 
                 
The number of shares that may yet be purchased under the new $70 million program is estimated at 5,430,566, and was calculated by dividing this remaining balance of $70 million by $12.89 (closing price of the Group’s common stock at June 30, 2011).

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The activity in connection with common shares held in treasury by the Group for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is set forth below:
                                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
            Dollar             Dollar  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    (In thousands)  
Beginning of period
    1,459     $ 16,732     $ 1,504     $ 17,142  
Common shares used for exercise of restricted stock units
    (51 )     (561 )            
Common shares repurchased as part of the stock repurchase program
    2,406       29,242              
Common shares used to match defined contribution plan, net
    (15 )     (27 )     (12 )     (22 )
 
                       
End of period
    3,799     $ 45,386       1,492     $ 17,120  
 
                       
Regulatory Capital Requirements
The Group (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Group’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Group and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. This has changed under the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires federal banking regulators to establish minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements, on a consolidated basis, for insured institutions, depository institutions, depository institution holding companies, and non-bank financial companies supervised by the Federal Reserve Board. The minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements are to be determined based on the minimum ratios established for insured depository institutions under prompt corrective action regulations.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Group and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations) and of Tier 1 capital to average assets (as defined in the regulations). As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Group and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

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As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the FDIC categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well capitalized,” an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following tables. The Group’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:
                                 
                    Minimum Capital
    Actual   Requirement
    Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio
    (Dollars in thousands)
Group Ratios
                               
As of June 30, 2011
                               
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 719,593       31.68 %   $ 181,707       8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 690,453       30.40 %   $ 90,854       4.00 %
Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets
  $ 690,453       9.74 %   $ 283,515       4.00 %
As of December 31, 2010
                               
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 728,572       32.33 %   $ 180,282       8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 699,747       31.05 %   $ 90,141       4.00 %
Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets
  $ 699,747       9.50 %   $ 294,500       4.00 %
                                                 
                                    Minimum to be Well
                                    Capitalized Under Prompt
                    Minimum Capital   Corrective Action
    Actual   Requirement   Provisions
    Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio
    (Dollars in thousands)
Bank Ratios
                                               
As of June 30, 2011
                                               
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 702,595       31.30 %   $ 179,567       8.00 %   $ 224,459       10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 673,786       30.02 %   $ 89,784       4.00 %   $ 134,675       6.00 %
Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets
  $ 673,786       9.69 %   $ 278,116       4.00 %   $ 347,646       5.00 %
As of December 31, 2010
                                               
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 695,344       31.24 %   $ 178,053       8.00 %   $ 222,566       10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 666,862       29.96 %   $ 89,026       4.00 %   $ 133,539       6.00 %
Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets
  $ 666,862       9.23 %   $ 289,111       4.00 %   $ 361,389       5.00 %
The Group’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders and other activities can be restricted if its capital falls below levels established by the Federal Reserve Board’s guidelines. In addition, any bank holding company whose capital falls below levels specified in the guidelines can be required to implement a plan to increase capital.
Equity-Based Compensation Plan
The Omnibus Plan provides for equity-based compensation incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and dividend equivalents, as well as equity-based performance awards. The Omnibus Plan replaced and superseded the Stock Option Plans. All outstanding stock options under the Stock Option Plans continue in full force and effect, subject to their original terms.

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The activity in outstanding options for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is set forth below:
                                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
            Weighted             Weighted  
    Number     Average     Number     Average  
    Of     Exercise     Of     Exercise  
    Options     Price     Options     Price  
Beginning of period
    765,989     $ 15.25       514,376     $ 16.86  
Options granted
    85,000       11.90       132,700       11.50  
Options exercised
    (550 )     9.19       (1,512 )     13.32  
Options forfeited
    (26,696 )     15.69              
 
                       
End of period
    823,743     $ 14.89       645,564     $ 15.76  
 
                       
The following table summarizes the range of exercise prices and the weighted average remaining contractual life of the options outstanding at June 30, 2011:
                                         
    Outstanding     Exercisable  
                    Weighted                
                    Average                
            Weighted     Contract             Weighted  
            Average     Life             Average  
    Number of     Exercise     Remaining     Number of     Exercise  
Range of Exercise Prices   Options     Price     (Years)     Options     Price  
$5.63 to $8.45
    14,831     $ 8.28       7.8       3,479     $ 8.28  
8.46 to 11.27
    2,000       10.29       6.1       500       10.29  
11.28 to 14.09
    577,427       12.15       7.1       189,002       12.40  
14.10 to 16.90
    62,035       15.60       3.1       54,035       15.68  
19.72 to 22.54
    25,050       20.68       3.7       20,800       20.44  
22.55 to 25.35
    83,350       23.99       2.8       83,350       23.99  
25.36 to 28.17
    59,050       27.46       3.3       59,050       27.46  
 
                             
 
    823,743     $ 14.89       6.0       410,216     $ 17.72  
 
                             
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
  $ 561,027                     $ 129,385          
 
                                   
The average fair value of each option granted during the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was $6.48. The average fair value of each option granted was estimated at the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no restrictions and are fully transferable and negotiable in a free trading market. Black-Scholes does not consider the employment, transfer or vesting restrictions that are inherent in the Group’s stock options. Use of an option valuation model, as required by GAAP, includes highly subjective assumptions based on long-term predictions, including the expected stock price volatility and average life of each option grant.

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The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of the options granted during the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                 
    Six-Month Period Ended June 30,
    2011   2010
Weighted Average Assumptions:
               
Dividend yield
    1.62 %     1.39 %
Expected volatility
    58.99 %     60.30 %
Risk-free interest rate
    3.11 %     3.44 %
Expected life (in years)
    8.0       8.0  
The following table summarizes the restricted units’ activity under the Omnibus Plan for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                 
    Six-Month Period Ended     Six-Month Period Ended  
    June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010  
            Weighted             Weighted  
            Average             Average  
    Restricted     Grant Date     Restricted     Grant Date  
    Units     Fair Value     Units     Fair Value  
Beginning of period
    243,525     $ 13.43       147,625     $ 14.64  
Restricted units granted
    39,500       11.88       53,500       10.40  
Restricted units lapsed
    (51,116 )     20.44              
Restricted units forfeited
    (12,382 )     12.76       (400 )     21.86  
 
                       
End of period
    219,527     $ 11.65       200,725     $ 13.76  
 
                       
Legal Surplus
The Banking Act requires that a minimum of 10% of the Bank’s net income for the year be transferred to a reserve fund until such fund (legal surplus) equals the total paid in capital on common and preferred stock. At June 30, 2011, legal surplus amounted to $49.4 million (December 31, 2010 — $46.3 million). The amount transferred to the legal surplus account is not available for the payment of dividends to shareholders. It is the Federal Reserve Board’s policy that a bank holding company should not maintain a level of cash dividends to its shareholders that places undue pressure on the capital of the bank subsidiaries or that can be funded only through additional borrowings or other arrangements that may undermine the bank holding company’s ability to serve as a source of strength.

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Earnings per Common Share
The calculation of earnings per common share for the quarters and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
    (In thousands, except per share data)  
Net income
  $ 26,467     $ 645     $ 29,548     $ 12,582  
Less: Dividends on preferred stock
    (1,200 )     (1,733 )     (2,401 )     (2,934 )
Less: Allocation of undistributed earnings for participating preferred shares
          (3,104 )           (3,104 )
 
                       
Income available (loss) to common shareholders
  $ 25,267     $ (4,192 )   $ 27,147     $ 6,544  
 
                       
Average common shares outstanding and equivalents
    45,135       33,053       45,656       29,471  
 
                       
Earnings per common share — basic
  $ 0.56     $ (0.13 )   $ 0.60     $ 0.22  
 
                       
Earnings per common share — diluted
  $ 0.56     $ (0.13 )   $ 0.59     $ 0.22  
 
                       
For the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, weighted-average stock options with an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share not included in the calculation amounted to 565,178 and 588,610, respectively, compared to 224,200 and 350,236 for the same periods in 2010. Also for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the Group issued 200,000 shares of Mandatorily Convertible Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, described above, which also had anti-dilutive effects on earnings per share for the periods presented.
The income available to common shareholders for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 was reduced by $3.1 million, representing the allocation of the net income that corresponds to the convertible preferred shares because of its participating rights. This did not affect total stockholders’ equity or book value per common share, but it did reduce income par common share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax, as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, consisted of:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale which are not other-than-temporarily impaired
  $ 51,591     $ 39,094  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges
    (13,918 )      
Income tax effect
    (2,799 )     (2,107 )
 
           
 
  $ 34,874     $ 36,987  
 
           

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NOTE 14 FAIR VALUE
As discussed in Note 1, the Group follows the fair value measurement framework under GAAP.
Fair Value Measurement
The fair value measurement framework defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This framework also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs previously described that may be used to measure fair value.
Money market investments
The fair value of money market investments is based on the carrying amounts reflected in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition as these are reasonable estimates of fair value given the short-term nature of the instruments.
Investment securities
The fair value of investment securities is based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker-dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use both observable and unobservable inputs depending on the market activity of the instrument. Structured credit investments are classified as Level 3. The estimated fair value of the structured credit investments are determined by using a third-party cash flow valuation model to calculate the present value of projected future cash flows. The assumptions, which are highly uncertain and require a high degree of judgment, include primarily market discount rates, current spreads, duration, leverage, default, home price depreciation, and loss rates. The assumptions used are drawn from a wide array of data sources, including the performance of the collateral underlying each deal. The external-based valuation, which is obtained at least on a quarterly basis, is analyzed and its assumptions are evaluated and incorporated in either an internal-based valuation model when deemed necessary or compared to counterparties’ prices, and agreed by management.
Derivative instruments
The fair value of the forward-starting interest rate swaps is largely a function of the financial market’s expectations regarding the future direction of interest rates. Accordingly, current market values are not necessarily indicative of the future impact of derivative instruments on earnings. This will depend, for the most part, on the shape of the yield curve, the level of interest rates, as well as the expectations for rates in the future. The fair value of most of these derivative instruments is based on observable market parameters, which include discounting the instruments’ cash flows using the U.S. dollar LIBOR-based discount rates, and also applying yield curves that account for the industry sector and the credit rating of the counterparty and/or the Group.
Certain other derivative instruments with limited market activity are valued using externally developed models that consider unobservable market parameters. Based on their valuation methodology, derivative instruments are classified as Level 3. The Group offers its customers certificates of deposit with an option tied to the performance of the S&P Index and uses equity indexed option agreements with major broker-dealer companies to manage its exposure to changes in this index. Their fair value is obtained through the use of an external based valuation that was thoroughly evaluated and adopted by management as its measurement tool for these options. The payoff of these options is linked to the average value of the S&P Index on a specific set of dates during the life of the option. The methodology uses an average rate option or a cash-settled option whose payoff is based on the difference between the expected average value of the S&P Index during the remaining life of the option and the strike price at inception. The assumptions, which are uncertain and require a degree of judgment, include primarily S&P Index volatility, forward interest rate projections, estimated index dividend payout, and leverage.
Servicing assets
Servicing assets do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. Servicing assets are priced using a discounted cash flow model. The valuation model considers servicing fees, portfolio characteristics, prepayment assumptions, delinquency rates, late charges, other ancillary revenues, cost to service and other economic factors. Due to the unobservable nature of certain valuation inputs, the servicing rights are classified as Level 3.

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Loans receivable considered impaired that are collateral dependent
The impairment is measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC 310-10-35. Currently, the associated loans considered impaired are classified as Level 3.
Foreclosed real estate
Foreclosed real estate includes real estate properties securing residential mortgage and commercial loans. The fair value of foreclosed real estate may be determined using an external appraisal, broker price option or an internal valuation. These foreclosed assets are classified as Level 3 given certain internal adjustments that may be made to external appraisals.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial liabilities for which the Group has elected the fair value option, are summarized below:
                                 
    June 30, 2011  
    Fair Value Measurements  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
    (In thousands)  
Investment securities available-for-sale
  $     $ 3,525,306     $ 55,781     $ 3,581,087  
Money market investments
    2,563                   2,563  
Derivative assets
          90       11,925       12,015  
Derivative liabilities
          (13,918 )     (12,877 )     (26,795 )
Servicing assets
                9,840       9,840  
 
                       
 
  $ 2,563     $ 3,511,478     $ 64,669     $ 3,578,710  
 
                       
                                 
    December 31, 2010  
    Fair Value Measurements  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
    (In thousands)  
Investment securities available-for-sale
  $     $ 3,658,371     $ 41,693     $ 3,700,064  
Money market investments
    111,728                   111,728  
Derivative assets
          18,445       9,870       28,315  
Derivative liabilities
          (64 )     (12,830 )     (12,894 )
Servicing assets
                9,695       9,695  
 
                       
 
  $ 111,728     $ 3,676,752     $ 48,428     $ 3,836,908  
 
                       

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The table below presents a reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                                 
    Total Fair Value Measurements  
    (Quarter Ended June 30, 2011)  
    Investment securities available-for-sale                    
                    Obligations of                    
                    Puerto Rico     Derivative     Derivative        
                    Government     asset (S&P     liability (S&P        
                    and political     Purchased     Embedded     Servicing  
Level 3 Instruments Only   CDO’s     CLO’s     subdivisions     Options)     Options)     assets  
    (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 16,380     $ 28,782     $ 9,953     $ 11,764     $ (14,316 )   $ 9,963  
Gains (losses) included in earnings
                      (64 )     222        
Changes in fair value of investment securities available for sale included in other comprehensive income
    1,104       (554 )     117                    
New instruments acquired
                      225       (290 )     693  
Principal repayments, sales, and amortization
          1       (2 )           1,507       (1,049 )
Changes in fair value of servicing assets
                                  233  
 
                                   
Balance at end of period
  $ 17,484     $ 28,229     $ 10,068     $ 11,925     $ (12,877 )   $ 9,840  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Total Fair Value Measurements  
    (Quarter Ended June 30, 2010)  
                            Derivative     Derivative        
    Investment securitiesavailable-for-sale     asset (S&P     liability (S&P        
                    Non-Agency     Purchased     Embedded     Servicing  
    CDO’s     CLO’s     CMOs     Options)     Options)     assets  
Level 3 Instruments Only   (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 15,148     $ 23,235     $ 71,723     $ 6,464     $ (10,931 )   $ 7,569  
Gains (losses) included in earnings
                (623 )     1,125       3,593        
Changes in fair value of investment securities available for sale included in other comprehensive income
    520       1,187       2,440                    
New instruments acquired
                      327       (537 )     1,190  
Principal repayments, sales, and amortization
                (2,334 )     (41 )     402       (112 )
Changes in fair value of servicing assets
                                  638  
 
                                   
Balance at end of period
  $ 15,668     $ 24,422     $ 71,206     $ 7,875     $ (7,473 )   $ 9,285  
 
                                   

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The table below presents reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                                 
    Total Fair Value Measurements  
    (Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2011)  
    Investment securities available-for-sale                    
                    Obligations of                    
                    Puerto Rico     Derivative     Derivative        
                    Government     asset (S&P     liability (S&P        
                    and political     Purchased     Embedded     Servicing  
Level 3 Instruments Only   CDO’s     CLO’s     subdivisions     Options)     Options)     assets  
    (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 16,143     $ 25,550     $     $ 9,870     $ (12,830 )   $ 9,695  
Gains (losses) included in earnings
                      1,685       (1,284 )      
Changes in fair value of investment securities available for sale included in other comprehensive income
    1,341       2,678       65                    
New instruments acquired
                10,005       370       (701 )     1,213  
Principal repayments, sales, and amortization
          1       (2 )           1,938       (1,657 )
Changes in fair value of servicing assets
                                  589  
 
                                   
Balance at end of period
  $ 17,484     $ 28,229     $ 10,068     $ 11,925     $ (12,877 )   $ 9,840  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Total Fair Value Measurements  
    (Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2010)  
    Investment securities available-for-sale     Derivative     Derivative        
                            asset (S&P     liability (S&P        
                    Non-Agency     Purchased     Embedded     Servicing  
Level 3 Instruments Only   CDO’s     CLO’s     CMOs     Options)     Options)     assets  
    (In thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 15,148     $ 23,235     $ 71,723     $ 6,464     $ (9,543 )   $ 7,120  
Gains (losses) included in earnings
                (623 )     (2,569 )     2,312        
Changes in fair value of investment securities available for sale included in other comprehensive income
    520       1,187       2,440                    
New instruments acquired
                      866       (879 )     1,190  
Principal repayments, sales, and amortization
                (2,334 )     (328 )     637       (216 )
Changes in fair value of servicing assets
                                  1,191  
 
                                   
Balance at end of period
  $ 15,668     $ 24,422     $ 71,206     $ 4,433     $ (7,473 )   $ 9,285  
 
                                   
There were no transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

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The table below presents a detail of investment securities available-for-sale classified as level 3 at June 30, 2011:
                                         
    June 30, 2011  
            Unrealized                    
    Amortized     Gains     Fair     Weighted     Principal  
Type   Cost     (Losses)     Value     Average Yield     Protection  
    (In thousands)  
Obligations of Puerto Rico Government and political subdivisions
  $ 10,003     $ 65     $ 10,068       3.50 %     N/A  
 
                               
 
                                       
Structured credit investments
                                       
 
                                       
CDO
  $ 25,548     $ (8,064 )   $ 17,484       5.80 %     6.22 %
CLO
    15,000       (3,689 )     11,311       2.41 %     7.60 %
CLO
    11,977       (2,583 )     9,394       1.88 %     26.18 %
CLO
    9,200       (1,676 )     7,524       2.18 %     20.64 %
 
                               
 
  $ 61,725     $ (16,012 )   $ 45,713       3.68 %        
 
                               
 
                                       
Total
  $ 71,728     $ (15,947 )   $ 55,781       3.65 %        
 
                               
Additionally, the Group may be required to measure certain assets at fair value in periods subsequent to initial recognition on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. The adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting, identification of impaired loans requiring specific reserves under ASC 310-10-35 or write-downs of individual assets.
The following tables present financial and non-financial assets that were subject to a fair value measurement on a nonrecurring basis during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010, and which were still included in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition as of such dates. The amounts disclosed represent the aggregate of the fair value measurements of those assets as of the end of the reporting periods.
                 
    Carrying value at  
    June 30, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    Level 3     Level 3  
    (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
Impaired commercial loans
  $ 36,861     $ 25,898  
Foreclosed real estate
    28,949       26,840  
 
           
 
  $ 65,810     $ 52,738  
 
           
Impaired commercial loans relates mostly to certain impaired collateral dependent loans. The impairment of commercial loans was measured based on the fair value of collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices on observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with provisions of ASC 310-10-35. Foreclosed real estate represents the fair value of foreclosed real estate (including those covered under FDIC shared-loss agreements) that was measured at fair value less estimated cost to sell.
Impaired commercial loans, which are measured using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $36.9 million and $25.9 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, with a valuation allowance of $1.2 million and $823 thousand at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
The assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the FDIC-assisted acquisition as of April 30, 2010 were presented at their fair value, as discussed in Note 2.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The information about the estimated fair value of financial instruments required by GAAP is presented hereunder. The aggregate fair value amounts presented do not necessarily represent management’s estimate of the underlying value of the Group.
The estimated fair value is subjective in nature and involves uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could affect these fair value estimates. The fair value estimates do not take into consideration the value of future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments. Other significant tangible and intangible assets that are not considered financial instruments are the value of long-term customer relationships of the retail deposits, and premises and equipment.
The estimated fair value and carrying value of the Group’s financial instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows:
                                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    Fair     Carrying     Fair     Carrying  
    Value     Value     Value     Value  
    (In thousands)  
Financial Assets:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 281,029     $ 281,029     $ 448,946     $ 448,946  
Trading securities
    864       864       1,330       1,330  
Investment securities available-for-sale
    3,581,087       3,581,087       3,700,064       3,700,064  
Investment securities held-to-maturity
    858,226       863,779       675,721       689,917  
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock
    23,779       23,779       22,496       22,496  
Total loans (including loans held-for-sale)
                               
Non-covered loans, net
    1,199,724       1,164,706       1,150,945       1,151,868  
Covered loans, net
    530,702       542,543       600,421       620,711  
Derivative assets
    12,015       12,015       28,315       28,315  
FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset
  $ 431,129       437,434       430,383       471,872  
Accrued interest receivable
    26,430       26,430       28,716       28,716  
Servicing assets
    9,840       9,840       9,695       9,695  
Financial Liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    2,420,965       2,385,231       2,585,922       2,588,888  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    3,546,623       3,459,135       3,701,669       3,456,781  
Advances from FHLB
    292,278       281,747       303,868       281,753  
FDIC-guaranteed term notes
    107,411       105,834       106,428       105,834  
Subordinated capital notes
    36,083       36,083       36,083       36,083  
Short term borrowings
    31,812       31,812       42,470       42,470  
Derivative liabilities
    13,918       13,918       64       64  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    43,828       43,828       43,566       43,566  

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The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of significant financial instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
  Cash and cash equivalents, money market investments, time deposits with other banks, securities sold but not yet delivered, accrued interest receivable and payable, securities and loans purchased but not yet received, federal funds purchased, accrued expenses and other liabilities have been valued at the carrying amounts reflected in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition as these are reasonable estimates of fair value given the short-term nature of the instruments.
  Investments in FHLB stock are valued at their redemption value.
  The fair value of investment securities is based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use both observable and unobservable inputs depending on the market activity of the instrument. The estimated fair value of the structured credit investments and the non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations are determined by using a third-party cash flow valuation model to calculate the present value of projected future cash flows. The assumptions used, which are highly uncertain and require a high degree of judgment, include primarily market discount rates, current spreads, duration, leverage, default, home price depreciation, and loss rates. The assumptions used are drawn from a wide array of data sources, including the performance of the collateral underlying each deal. The external-based valuation, which is obtained at least on a quarterly basis, is analyzed and its assumptions are evaluated and incorporated in either an internal-based valuation model when deemed necessary or compared to counterparties prices and agreed by management.
  The FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset is measured separately from each of the covered asset categories as it is not contractually embedded in any of the covered asset categories. The fair value of the FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset represents the present value of the estimated cash payments (net of amount owed to the FDIC) expected to be received from the FDIC for future losses on covered assets based on the credit assumptions on estimated cash flows for each covered asset pool and the loss sharing percentages. The ultimate collectability of the FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset is dependent upon the performance of the underlying covered loans, the passage of time and claims paid by the FDIC which are impacted by the Bank’s adherence to certain guidelines established by the FDIC.
  The fair values of the derivative instruments are provided by valuation experts and counterparties. Certain derivatives with limited market activity are valued using externally developed models that consider unobservable market parameters. The Group offers its customers certificates of deposit with an option tied to the performance of the S&P Index, and uses equity indexed option agreements with major broker-dealer companies to manage its exposure to changes in this index. Their fair value is obtained through the use of an external based valuation that was thoroughly evaluated and adopted by management as its measurement tool for these options. The payoff of these options is linked to the average value of the S&P Index on a specific set of dates during the life of the option. The methodology uses an average rate option or a cash-settled option whose payoff is based on the difference between the expected average value of the S&P Index during the remaining life of the option and the strike price at inception. The assumptions, which are uncertain and require a degree of judgment, include primarily S&P Index volatility, forward interest rate projections, estimated index dividend payout, and leverage.
  Fair value of interest rate swaps and options on interest rate swaps is based on the net discounted value of the contractual projected cash flows of both the pay-fixed receive-variable legs of the contracts. The projected cash flows are based on the forward yield curve, and discounted using current estimated market rates.
  The fair value of the covered and non-covered loan portfolio (including loans held-for-sale) is estimated by segregating by type, such as mortgage, commercial, consumer, and leasing. Each loan segment is further segmented into fixed and adjustable interest rates and by performing and non-performing categories. The fair value of performing loans is calculated by discounting contractual cash flows, adjusted for prepayment estimates (voluntary and involuntary), if any, using estimated current market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan. This fair value is not currently an indication of an exit price as that type of assumption could result in a different fair value estimate.

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  The fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of the contractual cash flows, using estimated current market discount rates for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
  For short-term borrowings, the carrying amount is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value. The subordinated capital notes have a par value of $36.1 million, and bear interest based on 3-month LIBOR plus 295 basis points (3.20% at June 30, 2011; 3.25% at December 31, 2010), payable quarterly. The fair value of long-term borrowings is based on the discounted value of the contractual cash flows, using current estimated market discount rates for borrowings with similar terms and remaining maturities and put dates.
  The fair value of commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit is based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standings.
  The fair value of servicing assets is estimated by using a cash flow valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions.
NOTE 15 SEGMENT REPORTING
The Group segregates its businesses into the following major reportable segments of business: Banking, Wealth Management, and Treasury. Management established the reportable segments based on the internal reporting used to evaluate performance and to assess where to allocate resources. Other factors such as the Group’s organization, nature of its products, distribution channels and economic characteristics of the products were also considered in the determination of the reportable segments. The Group measures the performance of these reportable segments based on pre-established goals of different financial parameters such as net income, net interest income, loan production, and fees generated. Non-interest expenses allocations among segments were reviewed during the fourth quarter of 2010 to reallocate expenses from the Banking to the Wealth Management and Treasury segments for a suitable presentation. The Group’s methodology for allocating non-interest expenses among segments is based on several factors such as revenues, employee headcount, occupied space, dedicated services or time, among others. These factors are reviewed on a periodical basis and may change if the conditions warrant.
Banking includes the Bank’s branches and mortgage banking, with traditional banking products such as deposits and mortgage, commercial and consumer loans. Mortgage banking activities are carried out by the Bank’s mortgage banking division, whose principal activity is to originate mortgage loans for the Group’s own portfolio. As part of its mortgage banking activities, the Group may sell loans directly into the secondary market or securitize conforming loans into mortgage-backed securities.
Wealth Management is comprised of the Bank’s trust division (Oriental Trust), the broker-dealer subsidiary (Oriental Financial Services Corp.), the insurance agency subsidiary (Oriental Insurance, Inc.), and the pension plan administration subsidiary (Caribbean Pension Consultants, Inc.). The core operations of this segment are financial planning, money management and investment banking, brokerage services, insurance sales activity, corporate and individual trust and retirement services, as well as pension plan administration services.
The Treasury segment encompasses all of the Group’s asset/liability management activities such as: purchases and sales of investment securities, interest rate risk management, derivatives, and borrowings. Intersegment sales and transfers, if any, are accounted for as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, that is, at current market prices. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” included in the Group’s annual report on Form 10-K.

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Following are the results of operations and the selected financial information by operating segment as of and for the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                                 
            Wealth             Total Major             Consolidated  
    Banking     Management     Treasury     Segments     Eliminations     Total  
                      (In thousands)          
Quarter Ended June 30, 2011
                                               
Interest income
  $ 29,029     $     $ 53,173     $ 82,202     $     $ 82,202  
Interest expense
    (8,506 )           (30,984 )     (39,490 )           (39,490 )
 
                                   
Net interest income
    20,523             22,189       42,712             42,712  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    (3,800 )                 (3,800 )           (3,800 )
Provision for covered loan and lease losses
                                  -  
Non-interest income
    6,706       4,624       5,530       16,860             16,860  
Non-interest expenses
    (24,176 )     (4,177 )     (2,343 )     (30,696 )           (30,696 )
Intersegment revenues
    311                   311       (311 )      
Intersegment expenses
          (218 )     (93 )     (311 )     311        
 
                                   
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ (436 )   $ 229     $ 25,283     $ 25,076     $     $ 25,076  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total assets as of June 30, 2011
  $ 3,171,921     $ 14,340     $ 4,643,788     $ 7,830,049     $ (747,502 )   $ 7,082,547  
 
                                   
                                                 
            Wealth             Total Major             Consolidated  
    Banking     Management     Treasury     Segments     Eliminations     Total  
    (In thousands)  
Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
                                               
Interest income
  $ 29,403     $     $ 50,441     $ 79,844     $     $ 79,844  
Interest expense
    (10,242 )           (32,639 )     (42,881 )           (42,881 )
 
                                   
Net interest income
    19,161             17,802       36,963             36,963  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    (4,100 )                 (4,100 )           (4,100 )
Non-interest income (loss)
    8,549       3,651       (16,534 )     (4,334 )           (4,334 )
Non-interest expenses
    (20,711 )     (4,824 )     (2,315 )     (27,850 )           (27,850 )
Intersegment revenues
    376       (59 )           317       (317 )      
Intersegment expenses
          (264 )     (53 )     (317 )     317        
 
                                   
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 3,275     $ (1,496 )   $ (1,100 )   $ 679     $     $ 679  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total assets as of June 30, 2010
  $ 3,753,299     $ 10,901     $ 5,022,707     $ 8,786,907     $ (731,100 )   $ 8,055,807  
 
                                   

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Following are the results of operations and the selected financial information by operating segment as of and for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                                 
            Wealth             Total Major             Consolidated  
    Banking     Management     Treasury     Segments     Eliminations     Total  
                      (In thousands)          
Six-month period ended June 30, 2011
                                               
Interest income
  $ 61,093     $     $ 99,017     $ 160,110     $     $ 160,110  
Interest expense
    (17,884 )           (62,352 )     (80,236 )           (80,236 )
 
                                   
Net interest income
    43,209             36,665       79,874             79,874  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    (7,600 )                 (7,600 )           (7,600 )
Provision for covered loan and lease losses
    (549 )                 (549 )           (549 )
Non-interest income
    13,454       9,376       1,560       24,390             24,390  
Non-interest expenses
    (48,415 )     (8,195 )     (4,876 )     (61,486 )           (61,486 )
Intersegment revenues
    723                   723       (723 )      
Intersegment expenses
          (506 )     (217 )     (723 )     723        
 
                                   
Income before income taxes
  $ 822     $ 675     $ 33,132     $ 34,629     $     $ 34,629  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total assets as of June 30, 2011
  $ 3,171,921     $ 14,340     $ 4,643,788     $ 7,830,049     $ (747,502 )   $ 7,082,547  
 
                                   
                                                 
            Wealth             Total Major             Consolidated  
    Banking     Management     Treasury     Segments     Eliminations     Total  
    (In thousands)  
Six-month period ended June 30, 2010
                                               
Interest income
  $ 47,043     $     $ 103,136     $ 150,179     $     $ 150,179  
Interest expense
    (18,513 )           (65,227 )     (83,740 )           (83,740 )
 
                                   
Net interest income
    28,530             37,909       66,439             66,439  
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    (8,114 )                 (8,114 )           (8,114 )
Non-interest income (loss)
    11,032       8,454       (15,781 )     3,705             3,705  
Non-interest expenses
    (33,903 )     (8,024 )     (6,315 )     (48,242 )           (48,242 )
Intersegment revenues
    720       763             1,483       (1,483 )      
Intersegment expenses
          (1,400 )     (83 )     (1,483 )     1,483        
 
                                   
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ (1,735 )   $ (207 )   $ 15,730     $ 13,788     $     $ 13,788  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Total assets as of June 30, 2010
  $ 3,753,299     $ 10,901     $ 5,022,707     $ 8,786,907     $ (731,100 )   $ 8,055,807  
 
                                   

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Item 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
FOR THE QUARTERS AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     Variance %     2011     2010     Variance %  
EARNINGS DATA:
                                               
Interest income
  $ 82,202     $ 79,844       3.0 %   $ 160,110     $ 150,179       6.6 %
Interest expense
    39,490       42,881       -7.9 %     80,236       83,740       -4.2 %
 
                                   
Net interest income
    42,712       36,963       15.6 %     79,874       66,439       20.2 %
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    3,800       4,100       -7.3 %     7,600       8,114       -6.3 %
Provision for covered loan and lease losses, net
                0.0 %     549             100.0 %
 
                                   
 
                                               
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses
    38,912       32,863       18.4 %     71,725       58,325       23.0 %
Non-interest income (loss)
    16,860       (4,334 )     -489.0 %     24,390       3,705       558.3 %
Non-interest expenses
    30,696       27,850       10.2 %     61,486       48,242       27.5 %
 
                                   
Income before taxes
    25,076       679       3593.1 %     34,629       13,788       151.2 %
Income tax expense (benefit)
    (1,391 )     34       -4191.2 %     5,081       1,206       321.3 %
 
                                   
Net Income
    26,467       645       4003.4 %     29,548       12,582       134.8 %
Less: Dividends on preferred stock
    (1,200 )     (1,733 )     -30.8 %     (2,401 )     (2,934 )     -18.2 %
Less: Allocation of undistributed earnings for participating preferred shares
          (3,104 )     -100.0 %           (3,104 )     -100.0 %
 
                                   
Income available (loss) to common shareholders
  $ 25,267     $ (4,192 )     -702.7 %   $ 27,147     $ 6,544       314.8 %
PER SHARE DATA:
                                               
Basic
  $ 0.56     $ (0.13 )     -530.8 %   $ 0.60     $ 0.22       172.7 %
 
                                   
Diluted
  $ 0.56     $ (0.13 )     -530.8 %   $ 0.59     $ 0.22       168.2 %
 
                                   
Average common shares outstanding and equivalents
    45,135       33,053       36.6 %     45,656       29,471       54.9 %
 
                                   
Book value per common share
  $ 14.91     $ 13.99       6.6 %   $ 14.91     $ 13.99       6.6 %
 
                                   
Tangible book value per common share
  $ 14.83     $ 13.87       6.9 %   $ 14.83     $ 13.87       6.9 %
 
                                   
Market price at end of period
  $ 12.89     $ 12.66       1.8 %   $ 12.89     $ 12.66       1.8 %
 
                                   
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.04       25.0 %   $ 0.10     $ 0.08       25.0 %
 
                                   
Cash dividends declared on common shares
  $ 2,206     $ 1,322       66.9 %   $ 4,475     $ 2,644       69.3 %
 
                                   
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
                                               
Return on average assets (ROA)
    1.48 %     0.03 %     4833.3 %     0.82 %     0.37 %     121.6 %
 
                                   
Return on average common equity (ROE)
    15.36 %     -4.07 %     -477.4 %     8.26 %     3.62 %     128.2 %
 
                                   
Equity-to-assets ratio
    10.23 %     9.05 %     13.0 %     10.23 %     9.05 %     13.0 %
 
                                   
Efficiency ratio
    57.89 %     59.25 %     -2.3 %     61.08 %     57.52 %     6.2 %
 
                                   
Expense ratio
    1.26 %     1.04 %     21.2 %     1.24 %     0.95 %     30.5 %
 
                                   
Interest rate spread
    2.58 %     2.12 %     21.7 %     2.39 %     1.96 %     21.9 %
 
                                   
Interest rate margin
    2.63 %     2.16 %     21.8 %     2.44 %     2.03 %     20.2 %
 
                                   

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                         
    June 30,     December 31,        
    2011     2010     Variance %  
PERIOD END BALANCES AND CAPITAL RATIOS:
                       
Investments and loans
                       
Investments securities
  $ 4,469,659     $ 4,413,957       1.3 %
Loans and leases not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC, net
    1,164,706       1,151,868       1.1 %
Loans and leases covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC, net
    542,543       620,711       -12.6 %
 
                 
 
  $ 6,176,908     $ 6,186,536       -0.2 %
 
                       
Deposits and borrowings
                       
Deposits
  $ 2,385,231     $ 2,588,888       -7.9 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    3,459,135       3,456,781       0.1 %
Other borrowings
    455,476       466,140       -2.3 %
 
                 
 
  $ 6,299,842     $ 6,511,809       -3.3 %
 
                       
Stockholders’ equity
                       
Preferred stock
  $ 68,000     $ 68,000       0.0 %
Common stock
    47,808       47,808       0.0 %
Additional paid-in capital
    498,556       498,435       0.0 %
Legal surplus
    49,414       46,331       6.7 %
Retained earnings
    71,091       51,502       38.0 %
Treasury stock, at cost
    (45,386 )     (16,732 )     171.3 %
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    34,874       36,987       -5.7 %
 
                 
 
  $ 724,357     $ 732,331       -1.1 %
 
                 
 
                       
Capital ratios
                       
Leverage capital
    9.74 %     9.50 %     2.5 %
 
                 
Tier 1 risk-based capital
    30.40 %     31.05 %     -2.1 %
 
                 
Total risk-based capital
    31.68 %     32.33 %     -2.0 %
 
                 
Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets
    27.40 %     28.03 %     -2.2 %
 
                 
Financial assets managed
                       
Trust assets managed
  $ 2,266,770     $ 2,175,270       4.2 %
 
                 
Broker-dealer assets gathered
  $ 1,859,580     $ 1,695,634       9.7 %
 
                 
Total assets managed
  $ 4,126,350     $ 3,870,904       6.6 %
 
                 

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OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Introduction
The Group’s diversified mix of businesses and products generates both the interest income traditionally associated with a banking institution and non-interest income traditionally associated with a financial services institution (generated by such businesses as securities brokerage, fiduciary services, investment banking, insurance and retirement plan administration). Although all of these businesses, to varying degrees, are affected by interest rate and financial market fluctuations and other external factors, the Group’s commitment is to continue producing a balanced and growing revenue stream.
From time to time, the Group uses certain non-GAAP measures of financial performance to supplement the financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. The Group presents non-GAAP measures when its management believes that the additional information is useful and meaningful to investors. Non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of non-GAAP measures is not intended to be a substitute for, and should not be considered in isolation from, the financial measures reported in accordance with GAAP. The Group’s management has reported and discussed the results of operations herein both on a GAAP basis and on a pre-tax operating income basis (defined as net interest income, less provision for non-covered loan and lease losses, plus banking and wealth management revenues, less non-interest expenses, and calculated on the accompanying table). The Group’s management believes that, given the nature of the items excluded from the definition of pre-tax operating income, it is useful to state what the results of operations would have been without them so that investors can see the financial trends from the Group’s continuing business.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Group’s income available to common shareholders totaled $25.3 million, or $0.56 per basic and diluted earnings per common share. This compares to $4.2 million in loss to common shareholders, or ($0.13) per basic and diluted earnings per common share, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the Group’s income available to common shareholders totaled $27.1 million, or $0.60 and $0.59 per basic and diluted earnings per share common share, respectively, an increase from the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, where income available to common shareholders totaled $6.5 million or $0.22 per basic and diluted earnings per common share.
Highlights
    Pre-tax operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 of $18.5 million increased 23.1% from the quarter ended June 30, 2010, and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 increased 14.8% to $31.6 million from the same period in 2010.
                                 
    Quarter Ended     Six-Month Period Ended  
    June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010     June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010  
PRE-TAX OPERATING INCOME
                               
Net interest income
  $ 42,712     $ 36,963     $ 79,874     $ 66,439  
Less provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    (3,800 )     (4,100 )     (7,600 )     (8,114 )
Core non-interest income:
                               
Wealth management revenues
    4,572       4,659       9,255       8,637  
Banking service revenues
    3,306       3,041       7,143       4,663  
Mortgage banking activities
    2,435       2,339       4,394       4,136  
 
                       
Total core non-interest income
    10,313       10,039       20,792       17,436  
Less non interest expenses
    (30,696 )     (27,850 )     (61,486 )     (48,242 )
 
                       
Total Pre-tax operating income
  $ 18,529     $ 15,052     $ 31,580     $ 27,519  
 
                       

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    Operating revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 increased 82.6%, or $26.9 million, to $59.6 million from the quarter ended June 30, 2010, and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, increased 48.6% to $104.3 million from the same period in 2010.
                                 
    Quarter Ended     Six-Month Period Ended  
    June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010     June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010  
OPERATING REVENUES
                               
Net interest income
  $ 42,712     $ 36,963     $ 79,874     $ 66,439  
Non-interest income (loss), net
    16,860       (4,334 )     24,390       3,705  
 
                       
Total operating revenues
  $ 59,572     $ 32,629     $ 104,264     $ 70,144  
 
                       
    Income available to common shareholders for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 increased to $25.3 million and $27.1 million, respectively, compared to a loss of $4.2 million and an income of $6.5 million for the same periods in 2010.
 
    Diluted income per common share for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 increased to $0.56 and $0.59, respectively, compared to a loss of $0.13 and an income of $0.22 for the same periods in 2010.
 
    There were approximately 45.1 million and 45.7 million average common shares outstanding in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, up 36.6% and 54.9% from the same periods in 2010.
 
    Loan production for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 totaled $116.7 million and $194.6 million, respectively, up 30.6% and 16.2% from the same periods in 2010. Commercial loan production for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 of $45.6 million and $62.3 million, respectively, increased 125.5% and 54.5% from the same periods in 2010.
 
    Net interest income for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was $42.7 million and $79.9 million, respectively, up 15.6% and 20.2% from the same period in 2010. The quarter increase from a year ago primarily reflects a 22.9% increase in interest income on mortgage backed securities, mainly as a result of lower premium amortization based on a slowdown in pre-payments during the quarter, a decrease of 7.7% in interest expense on securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and interest paid on the FDIC a purchase money promissory note during 2010. The six-month period increase from a year ago primarily reflects a 135.5% increase in interest income on covered loans, and interest paid on the FDIC a purchase money promissory note during 2010.
 
    Core retail deposit cost for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was 1.83% and 1.91%, respectively, down 54 basis points and 45 basis points, respectively, from the same periods in 2010, primarily due to the maturing of higher-priced retail certificates of deposit.
 
    Book value per share was $14.91 at June 30, 2011 compared to $14.33 at December 31, 2010; total stockholders’ equity was $724.4 million (which reflects approximately $29.1 million in stock repurchases during the first two quarters of 2011), compared to $732.3 million at December 31, 2010; and tangible common equity to total assets was 9.22% compared to 9.04% at December 31, 2010.
Other Highlights
    Net interest margin of 2.63% and 2.44% for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, increased 47 basis points and 38 basis points from the same periods in 2010.
 
    Up to March 31, 2011, residential mortgage loans well collateralized and in process of collection were placed on non-accrual status when reaching 365 days past due. On April 1, 2011, the Bank changed on a prospective basis its policy, to place on non-accrual status residential mortgage loans well collateralized and in process of collection when reaching 90 days past due. All loans that were between 90 and 365 days past due at the time of changing the policy were also placed on non-accrual status, and the interest receivable on such loans at the time of changing the policy is evaluated at least on a quarterly basis against the collateral underlying the loans, and written-down, if necessary. On April 1, 2011, mortgage loans between 90 and 365 days past due that were placed in non-accrual status amounted to $39.8 million.
 
    The Group recorded a $1.8 million negative adjustment to interest income from non-covered residential mortgage loans as certain interest receivable accrued in prior years was deemed to be uncollectible, which represents a decrease of $0.4 and $0.03 in earnings per common share for the quarter and six-month period June 30, 2011, respectively.

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    Total interest income for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, increased 3.0% and 6.6%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2010, to $82.2 million and $160.1 million. Excluding the previously mentioned adjustment, interest income from non-covered loans remained level, while interest income from covered loans increased, due to one less month of interest during 2010.
 
    Total interest expense for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, fell 7.9% and 4.2%, respectively, to $39.5 million and $80.2 million as compared to the same periods in 2010. For the quarter, this reflects both lower cost of deposits (1.89% vs. 2.08%) and of securities sold under agreements to repurchase (2.72% vs. 2.86%). For the six-month period, this also reflects both lower cost of deposits (1.90% vs. 2.37%) and of securities sold under agreements to repurchase (2.75% vs. 2.84%).
 
    Provision for non-covered loans for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, decreased 7.3% and 6.3%, respectively, to $3.8 million and $7.6 million as compared to the same periods in 2010. Provision for covered loans for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was $549 thousand, no provision for covered loans was deemed necessary during the quarter ended June 30, 2011.
 
    Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, increased 18.4% and 23.0%, respectively, to $38.9 million and $71.7 million as compared to the same periods in 2010. Net interest margin for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, expanded to 2.63% and 2.44%, respectively, from 2.16% and 2.03% as compared to the same periods in 2010.
 
    Assets under management, which generate recurring non-interest income, rose 6.6% to $4.1 billion at June 30, 2011, from $3.9 billion at December 31, 2010.
 
    Income from mortgage banking activities for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, increased 4.1% and 6.2%, respectively, to $2.4 million and $4.4 million as compared to the same periods in 2010; as the Group obtained favorable pricing of mortgages sold into the secondary market.
 
    Non-interest expenses of $30.7 million and $61.5 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, were $2.8 million and $13.2 million greater than in the same periods in 2010. These increases are mostly related to higher expenses as a result of the FDIC-assisted acquisition.
 
    Net credit losses (excluding loans covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC) of $2.3 million and $4.8 million during the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, represented an increase of $0.2 million and $1.4 million from the same periods in 2010. Non-performing loans (NPLs) increased 6.0% from December 31, 2010. The Group does not expect NPLs to result in significantly higher losses as most loans are well-collateralized residential mortgages with adequate loan-to-value ratios.
 
    Core retail deposits, which excludes institutional and brokered deposits, decreased 2.2% to $2.0 billion from December 31, 2010, while the Group strategically reduced institutional and brokered deposits by $159.9 million. Total borrowings declined 0.2% due to a reduction of short-term borrowings.
 
    Investment securities of $4.5 billion increased 1.3%, or $55.7 million, from December 31, 2010. This reflects a reduction of 3.2%, or $119.0 million, in the available-for-sale portfolio, due to the maturity of FNMA and FHLMC certificates, and an increase of 25.2%, or $173.9 million, in the held-to-maturity portfolio.
 
    Approximately 97% of the Group’s investment portfolio consists of agency mortgage-backed securities guaranteed or issued by FNMA, FHLMC or GNMA.
Share Count
    There were 44.0 million common shares outstanding at June 30, 2011, a decrease of 5.0% from December 31, 2010 due to the Group’s stock repurchase programs.
 
    On June 29, 2011, the Group announced completion of its $30 million common stock repurchase program and the adoption of a new program to purchase an additional $70 million in shares in the open market.
 
    Under the $30 million program, initiated in February 2011, the Group purchased a total of 2,406,303 shares, equal to approximately 5.5% of shares outstanding, at an average price of $12.10 per share. As part of this program, during the second quarter, the Group returned $16.6 million to shareholders, buying back 1,377,724 shares, at an average price of $12.08 per share.

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Capital
    The Group continues to maintain regulatory capital ratios well above the requirements for a well-capitalized institution.
 
    At June 30, 2011, the Leverage Capital Ratio was 9.74%, Tier-1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio was 30.40%, and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio was 31.68%.
Non-Operating Items
Non-operating items included the following major items:
    $9.1 million gain on the sale of investment securities with a book value of $156.3 million as the Group took advantage of market opportunities.
 
    $3.6 million in derivative loss from the strategic decision to sell the Group’s remaining swap options, purchase new swaps to manage interest rate exposure, and apply hedge accounting to them. As a result, fluctuations in valuation of the swaps that meet the hedge effectiveness requirements are recorded in other comprehensive income.
 
    $3.0 million tax benefit from the settlement of various tax contingencies.
 
    Accretion of $1.0 million and $2.2 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, of the FDIC loss-share indemnification asset related to the loan portfolio acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition of Eurobank. The estimated fair value of this asset was determined by discounting the projected cash flows related to the shared-loss agreements based on expected reimbursements, primarily for credit losses on covered assets. The time value of money incorporated into the present value computation is accreted over the shorter of the shared-loss agreements’ terms or the holding period of the covered assets.

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TABLE 1 — QUARTERLY ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME AND CHANGES DUE TO VOLUME/RATE
FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

(Dollars in thousands)
                                                 
    Interest     Average rate     Average balance  
    June     June     June     June     June     June  
    2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010  
A – TAX EQUIVALENT SPREAD
                                               
Interest-earning assets
  $ 82,202     $ 79,844       5.06 %     4.67 %   $ 6,492,652     $ 6,844,314  
Tax equivalent adjustment
    11,294       23,193       0.70 %     1.36 %            
 
                                   
Interest-earning assets – tax equivalent
    93,496       103,037       5.76 %     6.03 %     6,492,652       6,844,314  
Interest-bearing liabilities
    39,490       42,881       2.48 %     2.54 %     6,369,220       6,760,020  
 
                                   
Tax equivalent net interest income / spread
    54,006       60,156       3.28 %     3.49 %     123,432       84,294  
 
                                   
Tax equivalent interest rate margin
                    3.33 %     3.52 %                
 
                                           
 
                                               
B – NORMAL SPREAD
                                               
Interest-earning assets:
                                               
Investments:
                                               
Investment securities
    52,903       50,299       4.82 %     4.31 %     4,390,426       4,663,716  
Trading securities
          2             4.26 %     1,212       188  
Money market investments
    270       143       0.31 %     0.11 %     349,940       505,183  
 
                                   
 
    53,173       50,444       4.49 %     3.90 %     4,741,578       5,169,087  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC:
                                               
Mortgage
    11,349       14,188       5.16 %     6.12 %     879,559       925,079  
Commercial
    3,500       2,964       5.78 %     5.85 %     242,035       202,802  
Leasing
    286             7.45 %           15,353        
Consumer
    834       661       8.05 %     10.15 %     41,431       26,062  
 
                                   
 
    15,969       17,813       5.42 %     6.17 %     1,178,378       1,153,943  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Loans covered under shared-loss agreements witht the FDIC:
                                               
Loans secured by residential properties
    3,385       2,611       7.64 %     7.71 %     177,277       135,499  
Commercial and construction
    7,516       6,243       8.20 %     8.50 %     366,738       293,726  
Leasing
    1,794       2,333       11.02 %     12.20 %     65,126       76,471  
Consumer
    365       400       8.58 %     10.26 %     17,030       15,588  
Allowance for loan and lease losses on covered loans
                            (53,475 )      
 
                                   
 
    13,060       11,587       9.12 %     8.89 %     572,696       521,284  
 
                                   
 
    29,029       29,400       6.63 %     7.02 %     1,751,074       1,675,227  
 
                                   
 
    82,202       79,844       5.06 %     4.67 %     6,492,652       6,844,314  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Non-interest bearing deposits
                            173,473       124,801  
Now accounts
    3,081       3,831       1.61 %     2.25 %     764,872       681,308  
Savings and money market
    832       726       1.40 %     1.63 %     238,507       178,137  
Individual retirement accounts
    2,451       2,573       2.74 %     3.08 %     358,385       334,575  
Retail certificates of deposits
    2,839       2,968       2.40 %     3.05 %     472,325       388,882  
 
                                   
Total retail deposits
    9,203       10,098       1.83 %     2.37 %     2,007,562       1,707,703  
 
                                   
Institutional deposits
    920       747       1.67 %     0.67 %     220,660       447,164  
Brokered deposits
    1,465       1,106       2.68 %     3.09 %     218,430       143,398  
 
                                   
Total wholesale deposits
    2,385       1,853       2.17 %     1.26 %     439,090       590,561  
 
                                   
 
    11,588       11,951       1.89 %     2.08 %     2,446,652       2,298,265  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Borrowings:
                                               
 
                                               
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    23,512       25,487       2.72 %     2.86 %     3,462,117       3,567,219  
Advances from FHLB and other borrowings
    3,061       3,053       3.84 %     3.70 %     319,004       330,340  
FDIC-guaranteed term notes
    1,021       1,021       3.88 %     3.88 %     105,364       105,369  
Purchase money note issued to the FDIC
          1,064             1.01 %           422,744  
Subordinated capital notes
    308       305       3.41 %     3.38 %     36,083       36,083  
 
                                   
 
    27,902       30,930       2.85 %     2.77 %     3,922,568       4,461,755  
 
                                   
 
    39,490       42,881       2.48 %     2.54 %     6,369,220       6,760,020  
 
                                   
Net interest income / spread
  $ 42,712     $ 36,963       2.58 %     2.12 %                
 
                                       
Interest rate margin
                    2.63 %     2.16 %                
 
                                           
 
                                               
Excess of average interest-earning assets over average interest-bearing liabilities
                                  $ 123,432     $ 84,294  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities ratio
                                    101.94 %     101.25 %
 
                                           
C — CHANGES IN NET INTEREST INCOME DUE TO:
                         
    Volume     Rate     Total  
Interest Income:
                       
Investments
  $ (4,172 )   $ 6,901     $ 2,729  
Loans
    1,520       (1,891 )     (371 )
 
                 
 
    (2,652 )     5,010       2,358  
 
                 
 
                       
Interest Expense:
                       
Deposits
    772       (1,135 )     (363 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (751 )     (1,224 )     (1,975 )
Other borrowings
    (1,169 )     116       (1,053 )
 
                 
 
    (1,148 )     (2,243 )     (3,391 )
 
                 
Net Interest Income
  $ (1,504 )   $ 7,253     $ 5,749  
 
                 

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TABLE 1/A — YEAR-TO-DATE ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME AND CHANGES DUE TO VOLUME/RATE
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

(Dollars in thousands)
                                                 
    Interest     Average rate     Average balance  
    June     June     June     June     June     June  
    2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010  
A — TAX EQUIVALENT SPREAD
                                               
Interest-earning assets
  $ 160,111     $ 150,179       4.89 %     4.65 %   $ 6,548,676     $ 6,457,678  
Tax equivalent adjustment
    22,618       23,193       0.69 %     0.72 %            
 
                                   
Interest-earning assets — tax equivalent
    182,729       173,372       5.58 %     5.37 %     6,548,676       6,457,678  
Interest-bearing liabilities
    80,235       84,644       2.50 %     2.69 %     6,426,453       6,288,282  
 
                                   
Tax equivalent net interest income / spread
    102,494       88,728       3.08 %     2.68 %     122,223       169,396  
 
                                   
Tax equivalent interest rate margin
                    3.13 %     2.75 %                
 
                                           
 
                                               
B — NORMAL SPREAD
                                               
Interest-earning assets:
                                               
Investments:
                                               
Investment securities
    98,497       102,955       4.45 %     4.42 %     4,425,902       4,658,607  
Trading securities
          3             2.64 %     1,078       227  
Money market investments
    520       185       0.29 %     0.10 %     354,076       386,167  
 
                                   
 
    99,017       103,143       4.14 %     4.09 %     4,781,056       5,045,001  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC:
                                               
Mortgage
    24,613       28,675       5.56 %     6.17 %     885,724       928,869  
Commercial
    7,004       5,730       5.91 %     5.77 %     237,129       198,602  
Leasing
    561             8.61 %           13,029        
Consumer
    1,630       1,045       8.26 %     8.51 %     39,471       24,562  
 
                                   
 
    33,808       35,450       5.75 %     6.15 %     1,175,353       1,152,033  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Loans covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC:
                                               
Loans secured by residential properties
    6,881       2,610       7.63 %     7.70 %     180,343       67,750  
Commercial and construction
    15,274       6,243       8.13 %     8.50 %     375,914       146,863  
Leasing
    4,278       2,333       12.29 %     12.20 %     69,636       38,236  
Consumer
    852       400       9.59 %     10.26 %     17,777       7,794  
Allowance for loan and lease losses on covered loans
                            (51,403 )      
 
                                   
 
    27,285       11,586       9.21 %     8.89 %     592,267       260,643  
 
                                   
 
    61,093       47,036       6.91 %     6.66 %     1,767,620       1,412,676  
 
                                   
 
    160,110       150,179       4.89 %     4.65 %     6,548,676       6,457,677  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits:
                                               
Non-interest bearing deposits
                            171,324       97,778  
Now accounts
    6,651       7,327       1.72 %     2.24 %     771,220       653,230  
Savings and money market
    1,859       1,135       1.53 %     1.65 %     243,108       137,412  
Individual retirement accounts
    5,084       5,101       2.83 %     3.13 %     359,367       325,791  
Retail certificates of deposits
    5,693       4,999       2.40 %     3.27 %     474,945       360,592  
 
                                   
Total retail deposits
    19,287       18,562       1.91 %     2.47 %     2,019,964       1,574,803  
 
                                   
Institutional deposits
    1,823       2,193       1.53 %     1.48 %     237,832       297,013  
Brokered deposits
    2,692       2,439       2.19 %     3.09 %     245,413       157,723  
 
                                   
Total wholesale deposits
    4,515       4,632       1.87 %     2.04 %     483,245       454,736  
 
                                   
 
    23,802       23,194       1.90 %     2.37 %     2,503,209       2,029,539  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Borrowings:
                                               
 
                                               
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    47,671       50,772       2.75 %     2.84 %     3,462,187       3,578,138  
Advances from FHLB and other borrowings
    6,110       6,065       3.83 %     3.70 %     319,372       327,544  
FDIC-guaranteed term notes
    2,042       2,042       3.87 %     3.87 %     105,602       105,605  
Purchase money note issued to the FDIC
          1,064             1.01 %           211,372  
Subordinated capital notes
    611       603       3.39 %     3.34 %     36,083       36,083  
 
                                   
 
    56,434       60,546       2.88 %     2.84 %     3,923,244       4,258,742  
 
                                   
 
    80,236       83,740       2.50 %     2.69 %     6,426,453       6,288,281  
 
                                   
Net interest income / spread
  $ 79,874     $ 66,439       2.39 %     1.96 %                
 
                                       
Interest rate margin
                    2.44 %     2.03 %                
 
                                           
 
                                               
Excess of average interest-earning assets over average interest-bearing liabilities
                                  $ 122,223     $ 169,396  
 
                                           
 
                                               
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities ratio
                                    101.90 %     102.69 %
 
                                           
C — CHANGES IN NET INTEREST INCOME DUE TO:
                         
    Volume     Rate     Total  
Interest Income:
                       
Investments
  $ (5,396 )   $ 1,270     $ (4,126 )
Loans
    15,459       (1,402 )     14,057  
 
                 
 
    10,063       (132 )     9,931  
 
                 
 
                       
Interest Expense:
                       
Deposits
    5,413       (4,805 )     608  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (1,645 )     (1,456 )     (3,101 )
Other borrowings
    (1,216 )     205       (1,011 )
 
                 
 
    2,552       (6,056 )     (3,504 )
 
                 
Net Interest Income
  $ 7,511     $ 5,924     $ 13,435  
 
                 

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Net interest income is a function of the difference between rates earned on the Group’s interest-earning assets and rates paid on its interest-bearing liabilities (interest rate spread) and the relative amounts of its interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (interest rate margin). The Group constantly monitors the composition and re-pricing of its assets and liabilities to maintain its net interest income at adequate levels.
Net interest income amounted to $42.7 million and $79.9 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, an increase of 15.6% and 20.2% from $37.0 million and $66.4 million for the same periods in 2010. This increase reflects a 3.0% and 6.6% increase in interest income for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
Interest rate spread increased 46 basis points to 2.58% for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 from 2.12% in the quarter ended June 30, 2010, and increased 43 basis point to 2.39% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 from 1.96% for the same period in 2010. These increases in the spread reflect a decrease of 6 basis points in the average cost of funds to 2.48% in the quarter ended June 30, 2011 from 2.54% in the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a 39 basis points increase in the average yield of interest earning assets to 5.06% in the quarter ended June 30, 2011 from 4.67% in the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a 19 basis point decrease in the average cost of funds to 2.50% in the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 from 2.69% for the same period in 2010, and a 24 basis point increase in the average yield of interest earning assets to 4.89% in the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 from 4.65% for the same period in 2010, as further explained below.
The increase in interest income for the quarter was primarily the result of a $5.0 million increase in rate variance, partially offset by a decrease of $2.7 million in volume variance. The six-month period increase in interest income was primarily the result of a $10.1 million increase in volume variance, partially offset by a decrease of $131 thousand in rate variance. Interest income from loans decreased 1.3% to $29.0 million and increased 29.9% to $61.1 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, mainly due to the contribution of loans acquired. Interest income on investments increased 5.4% to $53.2 million and decreased 4.0% to $99.0 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, compared to $50.4 million and $103.1 million for the same periods in 2010, reflecting an increase in yield for the quarter, mainly as a result of lower premium amortization based on a slowdown in pre-payments, and a decrease in average balance for the six-month period.
Interest expense decreased 7.9% and 4.2% reaching $39.5 million and $80.2 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively. The quarter decrease was primarily the result of a $2.2 million decrease in rate variance, and a decrease of $1.1 million in volume variance. The six-month period decrease was primarily the result of a $6.1 million decrease in rate variance, partially offset by an increase of $2.6 million in volume variance. These decreases are due to a reduction in the cost of funds, which decreased 6 basis points and 19 basis points from the previous year quarter and six-month period to 2.48% and 2.50%, respectively. Reduction in the cost of funds is mostly due to a reduction in the rate paid on deposits, mainly due to the premium amortization on certificates of deposit assumed in the FDIC-assisted acquisition and due to the maturing of higher-priced retail certificate of deposits. For the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the cost of deposits decreased by 19 basis points and 47 basis points to 1.89% and 1.90% compared to 2.08% and 2.37% for the same periods in 2010. Also, the maturity of $100.0 million in securities sold under agreements to repurchase in August 2010 contributed to the reduction in the cost of funds.
For the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the average balances of total interest-earning assets were $6.493 billion and $6.549 billion, respectively, a 5.1% decrease and 1.4% increase from the same period in 2010. The decrease in the quarterly average balance of interest-earning assets was mainly attributable to an 8.3% decrease in average investments, and partially offset by a 4.5% increase in average loans. The increase in the year-to-date average balance of interest-earning assets was mainly attributable to the contribution made to average balances by covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition, which averaged $592.3 million, accompanied by a 2.0% increase in average non-covered loans, and partially offset by a 5.2% decrease in average investments. As of June 30, 2011, the Group had $281.0 million in cash and cash equivalents versus $448.9 million as of December 31, 2010.
For the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the average yield on interest-earning assets was 5.06% and 4.89%, respectively, compared to 4.67% and 4.65% for the same periods in 2010. This increase was mainly due to higher average yields in the loan portfolio, mainly due to the aforementioned covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition with an

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average yield of 9.12% and 9.21% for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Also, the investment portfolio yield increased to 4.49% and 4.14% in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, versus 3.90% and 4.09% for the same periods in 2010.
TABLE 2 — NON-INTEREST INCOME SUMMARY
FOR THE QUARTERS AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

(Dollars in thousands)
                                                 
    Quarter ended June 30,     Six-month Period ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     Variance %     2011     2010     Variance %  
Wealth management revenues
  $ 4,572     $ 4,659       -1.9 %   $ 9,255     $ 8,637       7.2 %
Banking service revenues
    3,306       3,041       8.7 %     7,143       4,663       53.2 %
Mortgage banking activities
    2,435       2,339       4.1 %     4,394       4,136       6.2 %
 
                                   
Total banking and wealth management revenues
    10,313       10,039       2.7 %     20,792       17,436       19.2 %
 
                                   
Total other-than-temporarily impaired securities
          (1,796 )     -100.0 %           (41,386 )     -100.0 %
Portion of loss on securities recognized in other comprehensive income
                0.0 %           38,958       -100.0 %
 
                                   
Other-than-temporary impairments on securities
          (1,796 )     -100.0 %           (2,428 )     -100.0 %
 
                                   
 
                                               
Accretion of FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
    1,020       1,314       -22.4 %     2,231       1,314       69.8 %
Fair value adjustment on FDIC equity appreciation instrument
          909       -100.0 %           909       -100.0 %
Net gain (loss) on:
                                               
Sale of securities
    9,132       11,833       -22.8 %     9,130       23,853       -61.7 %
Derivatives
    (3,603 )     (26,615 )     -86.5 %     (7,571 )     (37,251 )     -79.7 %
Trading securities
    (6 )     1       -700.0 %     (37 )     (2 )     1750.0 %
Foreclosed real estate
    (3 )     (26 )     -88.5 %     (135 )     (143 )     -5.6 %
Other
    7       7       0.0 %     (20 )     17       -217.6 %
 
                                   
 
    6,547       (14,373 )     -145.6 %     3,598       (13,731 )     -126.2 %
 
                                   
Total non-interest income (loss)
  $ 16,860     $ (4,334 )     -489.0 %   $ 24,390     $ 3,705       558.3 %
 
                                   
Non-interest income is affected by the amount of securities, derivatives and trading transactions, the level of trust assets under management, transactions generated by the gathering of financial assets by the securities broker-dealer subsidiary, the level of investment and mortgage banking activities, and the fees generated from loans, deposit accounts, and insurance activities.
Non-interest income totaled $16.9 million and $24.4 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $21.2 million and $28.1 million, when compared to a non-interest loss of $4.3 million and a non-interest income of $3.7 million during the same periods in 2010. These increases are mainly related to the fact that during the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 the Group did not record significant losses on derivatives as compared to the same periods in 2010. During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Group recorded $3.6 million in derivative losses, primarily as a result of the strategic decision to sell remaining swap options at a loss of $2.2 million and purchase new swaps to manage interest rate risk and apply hedge accounting to them. Following the same strategic decision, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the Group entered into new swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $1.43 billion designated as cash flow hedges. An unrealized loss of $13.9 million was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the valuation of these swaps at June 30, 2011.
Wealth management revenues, consisting of commissions and fees from fiduciary activities, from securities brokerage, and from insurance activities, decreased 1.9% to $4.6 million and increased 7.2% to $9.3 million in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, from $4.7 million and $8.6 million for the same periods in 2010. Banking service revenues, consisting primarily of fees generated by deposit accounts, electronic banking services, and customer services, increased 8.7% to $3.3 million and 53.2% to $7.1 million in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 from $3.0 million and $4.7 million for the same periods in 2010.

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These increases are attributable to increases in electronic banking service fees and fees generated from the customers of the former Eurobank banking business.
Income generated from mortgage banking activities increased 4.1% to $2.4 million and 6.2% to $4.4 million in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, from $2.3 million and $4.1 million for the same periods in 2010, mainly as a result of favorable pricing of mortgages sold into the secondary market.
During the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the Group recorded other-than-temporary impairment losses of $1.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively. There were no other-than-temporary impairment losses recorded for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011.
TABLE 3 — NON-INTEREST EXPENSES SUMMARY
FOR THE QUARTERS AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

(Dollars in thousands)
                                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     Variance %     2011     2010     Variance %  
Compensation and employee benefits
  $ 11,230     $ 10,433       7.6 %   $ 22,918     $ 18,683       22.7 %
Professional and service fees
    5,750       3,920       46.7 %     11,201       6,073       84.4 %
Occupancy and equipment
    4,214       4,404       -4.3 %     8,619       7,998       7.8 %
Insurance
    1,646       1,733       -5.0 %     3,632       3,566       1.9 %
Electronic banking charges
    1,155       1,112       3.9 %     2,610       1,791       45.7 %
Taxes, other than payroll and income taxes
    858       1,261       -32.0 %     2,237       2,118       5.6 %
Advertising, business promotion, and strategic initiatives
    1,508       1,364       10.6 %     2,700       2,064       30.8 %
Loan servicing and clearing expenses
    1,076       793       35.7 %     2,097       1,518       38.1 %
Foreclosure and repossession expenses
    761       523       45.5 %     1,490       825       80.6 %
Communication
    425       735       -42.2 %     822       1,078       -23.7 %
Director and investors relations
    339       388       -12.6 %     625       703       -11.1 %
Printing, postage, stationery and supplies
    362       292       24.0 %     644       495       30.1 %
Other operating expenses
    1,372       892       53.8 %     1,891       1,330       42.2 %
 
                                   
Total non-interest expenses
  $ 30,696     $ 27,850       10.2 %   $ 61,486     $ 48,242       27.5 %
 
                                   
 
                                               
Relevant ratios and data:
                                               
Efficiency ratio
    57.9 %     59.3 %             61.1 %     57.5 %        
 
                                       
Expense ratio
    1.3 %     1.0 %             1.2 %     1.0 %        
 
                                       
Compensation and benefits to non-interest expense
    36.6 %     37.5 %             37.3 %     38.7 %        
 
                                       
 
                                               
Compensation to total assets owned
    0.63 %     0.52 %             0.65 %     0.46 %        
 
                                       
Average number of employees
    728       522               726       528          
 
                                       
 
                                               
Average compensation per employee
  $ 61.7     $ 79.9             $ 63.1     $ 70.8          
 
                                       
Assets owned per average employee
  $ 9,729     $ 15,433             $ 9,756     $ 15,257          
 
                                       
Non-interest expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 increased 10.2% to $30.7 million, compared to $27.9 million for the same period in 2010. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, non-interest expense reached $61.5 million, representing an increase of 27.5% compared to $48.2 million for the same period in 2010. The increase in non-interest expenses is primarily driven by higher compensation and employee benefits and by higher professional and service fees.

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Compensation and employee benefits increased 7.6% and 22.7% to $11.2 million and $22.9 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, from $10.4 million and $18.7 million for the same periods in 2010, mainly because of the integration of former Eurobank employees after April 30, 2010. Average employees reached 728 and 726 for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, compared to 522 and 528 for the same periods in 2010. The increase is also driven by the recruitment of commercial banking personnel as part of the Group’s strategy to continue strengthening this business segment.
Professional and service fees for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 increased 46.7% and 84.4%, respectively, from the same periods in 2010, mainly due to expenses for servicing the loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition. The servicing of these acquired loans commenced in late June 2010.
Occupancy and equipment expense decreased 4.3% and increased 7.8% to $4.2 million and $8.6 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, compared to the same periods in 2010. The six-month period increase is mainly driven by the integration of new branches after the FDIC-assisted acquisition.
Increases in electronic banking charges for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, compared to the same periods in 2010, are mainly due to increases in point-of-sale (“POS”) transactions and in transactions by new customers from the FDIC-assisted acquisition.
Increases in taxes, other than payroll and income taxes, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, as compared to same period in 2010, are principally due to an increase in municipal license and property tax, which is based on business volume and assets. The increase in overall business volume and assets is also related to the addition of new branches and the assets acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisition.
Advertising, business promotion, and strategic initiatives for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 increased 10.6% and 30.8%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2010, mainly due to the Group’s launch of a new logo together with its rebranding efforts, and a strong IRA marketing campaign that this year began earlier than in 2010.
In the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, insurance expenses, loan servicing and clearing expenses and other operating expenses increased 1.9%, 38.1% and 42.2%, respectively, and communication expenses and director and investor relations decreased 23.7% and 11.1% compared to the six-month period ended June 30, 2010.
The non-interest expenses results reflect an efficiency ratio of 57.9% and 61.1% for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, compared to 59.3% and 57.5% for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2010. The efficiency ratio measures how much of a company’s revenue is used to pay operating expenses. The Group computes its efficiency ratio by dividing non-interest expenses by the sum of its net interest income and non-interest income, but excluding gains on sale of investments securities, derivatives gains or losses, credit-related other-than-temporary impairment losses, and other income that may be considered volatile in nature. Management believes that the exclusion of those items permits greater comparability. Amounts presented as part of non-interest income that are excluded from the efficiency ratio computation amounted to gains of $6.5 million and $3.6 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011, respectively, compared to losses of $14.4 million and $13.7 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2010, respectively.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Group recorded an income tax benefit of $1.4 million, as compared to an expense of $34 thousand for the same quarter in 2010. The variance is attributed to various contingencies settled with the Puerto Rico Treasury Department during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 in which the Group paid $2.0 million, approximately $3.0 million less than what the Group had accrued for this purpose. As part of the settlement reached, all taxable years prior to 2010 are closed for purposes of any assessments of additional income taxes by the Puerto Rico Treasury Department. Also, mortgage tax credits amounting to $2.6 million will be available during the years 2011 and 2012, at $1.3 million per year, to offset any taxable income. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the income tax expense was $5.1 million, as compared to an expense of $1.2 million for the same period in 2010. This increase reflects a $5.4 million expense related to the re-measurement of the net deferred tax assets due to a reduction in the marginal corporate income tax rates from 40.95% to 30% as a result of the newly enacted 2011 Code, partially reduced by the aforementioned contingencies settled during the quarter ended June 30, 2011. The Group expects to obtain benefits from this reduction in tax rates on future corporate tax filings. For the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011 the effective tax rate of the Group reached (5.55%) and 14.67% compared to 5.00% and 8.75% for the same periods in 2010. Included in the aforementioned effective tax rate of 14.67% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, are the effect of the change in enacted tax rate of 15.48% and the effect of the benefits recorded from the settlement of contingencies with the Puerto Rico Treasury Department of (8.81%).

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TABLE 4 — ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES SUMMARY
FOR THE QUARTERS AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                                                 
                            Six-Month Period Ended        
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Variance     June 30,     Variance  
    2011     2010     %     2011     2010     %  
Non-covered loans
                                               
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 32,727     $ 25,977       26.0 %   $ 31,430     $ 23,272       35.1 %
Provision for non-covered loan and lease losses
    3,800       4,100       -7.3 %     7,600       8,115       -6.3 %
Charge-offs
    (2,373 )     (2,215 )     7.1 %     (5,010 )     (3,607 )     38.9 %
Recoveries
    75       140       -46.4 %     209       222       -6.3 %
 
                                   
Balance at end of period
  $ 34,229     $ 28,002       22.2 %   $ 34,229     $ 28,002       22.2 %
 
                                   
         
    Six-Month  
    Period Ended  
    June 30, 2011  
    2011  
Covered loans
       
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 49,286  
Provision for covered loan and lease losses, net
    549  
FDIC shared-loss portion on provision for covered loan and lease losses
    3,201  
 
     
Balance at end of period
  $ 53,036  
 
     
No provision for covered loans was deemed necessary during the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No allowance for loan and lease losses on covered loans was recorded for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2010.

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TABLE 5 — ALLOWANCE FOR NON-COVERED LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES BREAKDOWN
                         
    June 30,   December 31,    
    2011   2010   Variance (%)
            (Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage
  $ 17,770     $ 16,179       9.8 %
Commercial
    13,800       11,153       23.7 %
Consumer
    1,520       2,286       -33.5 %
Leasing
    868       860       0.9 %
Unallocated allowance
    271       952       -71.5 %
     
 
  $ 34,229     $ 31,430       8.9 %
     
 
                       
Allowance composition:
                       
Mortgage
    51.91 %     51.48 %     0.8 %
Commercial
    40.32 %     35.49 %     13.6 %
Consumer
    4.44 %     7.27 %     -38.9 %
Leasing
    2.54 %     2.74 %     -7.3 %
Unallocated allowance
    0.79 %     3.03 %     -73.9 %
             
 
    100.00 %     100.00 %        
             
 
                       
Allowance coverage ratio at end of period applicable to:
                       
Mortgage
    2.09 %     1.85 %     13.0 %
Commercial
    5.21 %     4.76 %     9.5 %
Consumer
    4.22 %     6.24 %     -32.4 %
Leasing
    5.07 %     8.38 %     -39.5 %
Unallocated allowance to total loans
    0.02 %     0.08 %     -75.0 %
     
Total allowance to total loans
    2.85 %     2.72 %     4.8 %
     
 
                       
Allowance coverage ratio to non-performing loans:
                       
Mortgage
    18.95 %     16.51 %     14.8 %
Commercial
    39.36 %     47.22 %     -16.6 %
Consumer
    198.69 %     300.00 %     -33.8 %
Leasing
    667.69 %     2457.14 %     -72.8 %
     
Total
    26.38 %     25.59 %     3.1 %
     

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TABLE 6 — NET CREDIT LOSSES STATISTICS ON NON-COVERED LOAN AND LEASES
FOR THE QUARTERS AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
                                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Variance     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,     Variance  
    2011     2010     %     2011     2010     %  
    (In thousands)             (In thousands)          
Mortgage
                                               
Charge-offs
  $ (1,268 )   $ (1,343 )     -5.6 %   $ (3,088 )   $ (2,439 )     26.6 %
Recoveries
          76       -100.0 %     44       76       -42.1 %
 
                                   
 
    (1,268 )     (1,267 )     0.1 %     (3,044 )     (2,363 )     28.8 %
 
                                               
Commercial
                                               
Charge-offs
    (729 )     (391 )     86.4 %     (1,038 )     (500 )     107.6 %
Recoveries
    16       11       45.5 %     53       22       140.9 %
 
                                   
 
    (713 )     (380 )     87.6 %     (985 )     (478 )     106.0 %
 
                                               
Consumer
                                               
Charge-offs
    (345 )     (481 )     -28.3 %     (792 )     (668 )     18.6 %
Recoveries
    58       53       9.4 %     111       125       -11.2 %
 
                                   
 
    (287 )     (428 )     -32.9 %     (681 )     (543 )     25.5 %
 
                                               
Leasing
                                               
Charge-offs
    (31 )           0.0 %     (92 )           0.0 %
Recoveries
    1             0.0 %     1             0.0 %
 
                                   
 
    (30 )           0.0 %     (91 )           0.0 %
 
                                               
Net credit losses
                                               
Total charge-offs
    (2,373 )     (2,215 )     7.1 %     (5,010 )     (3,607 )     38.9 %
Total recoveries
    75       140       -46.4 %     209       222       -5.9 %
 
                                   
 
  $ (2,298 )   $ (2,075 )     10.7 %   $ (4,801 )   $ (3,385 )     41.8 %
 
                                   
 
                                               
Net credit losses to average loans outstanding:
                                               
Mortgage
    0.58 %     0.55 %     5.3 %     0.69 %     0.51 %     35.3 %
 
                                   
Commercial
    1.18 %     0.75 %     57.3 %     0.83 %     0.48 %     72.5 %
 
                                   
Consumer
    2.77 %     6.57 %     -57.9 %     3.45 %     4.43 %     22.1 %
 
                                   
Leasing
    0.78 %     0.00 %     -100.0 %     1.39 %     0.00 %     -100.0 %
 
                                   
Total
    0.78 %     0.72 %     8.4 %     0.82 %     0.59 %     39.0 %
 
                                   
Recoveries to charge-off’s
    3.15 %     6.32 %     -50.2 %     4.17 %     6.15 %     -32.2 %
 
                                   
Average loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC:
                                               
Mortgage
  $ 879,559     $ 925,079       -4.9 %   $ 885,724     $ 928,869       -4.6 %
Commercial
    242,035       202,802       19.3 %     237,129       198,602       19.4 %
Consumer
    41,431       26,062       59.0 %     39,471       24,562       60.7 %
Leasing
    15,353             100.0 %     13,029             100.0 %
 
                                   
Total
  $ 1,178,378     $ 1,153,943       2.1 %   $ 1,175,353     $ 1,152,033       2.0 %
 
                                   

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The provision for non-covered loan and lease losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 totaled $3.8 million, a 7.3% decrease from the $4.1 million reported for the same quarter in 2010. Based on an analysis of the credit quality and the composition of the Group’s loan portfolio, management determined that the provision for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was sufficient in order to maintain the allowance for loan and lease losses at an adequate level. The allowance for loan and lease losses provides for probable losses based upon an evaluation of known and inherent risks. The Group’s allowance for loan and lease losses policy provides for a detailed quarterly analysis of probable losses.
Net credit losses slightly increased $222 thousand, to $2.3 million, representing 0.78% of average non-covered loans outstanding, versus 0.42% in the same period in 2010. The allowance for non-covered loan and lease losses increased to $34.2 million (2.85% of total non-covered loans) at June 30, 2011, compared to $28.0 million (2.41% of total non-covered loans) at December 31, 2010.
The Group follows a systematic methodology to establish and evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for non-covered loan and lease losses to provide for inherent losses in the loan portfolio. This methodology includes the consideration of factors such as economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience, and results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans. The provision for non-covered loan and lease losses charged to current operations is based on such methodology. Loan losses are charged and recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan and lease losses.
Larger commercial loans that exhibit potential or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review and grading. Where appropriate, allowances are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow and legal options available to the Group.
Included in the review of individual loans are those that are impaired. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Group will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, at the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. Loans are individually evaluated for impairment, except large groups of small balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment, and loans that are recorded at fair value or at the lower of cost or market value. The portfolios of mortgage and consumer loans are considered homogeneous, and are evaluated collectively for impairment. For the commercial loans portfolio, all loans over $250 thousand and over 90-days past due are evaluated for impairment. At June 30, 2011, the total investment in impaired commercial loans was $36.9 million, compared to $25.9 million at December 31, 2010. Impaired commercial loans are measured based on the fair value of collateral method, since all impaired loans during the period were collateral dependant. The valuation allowance for impaired commercial loans amounted to approximately $1.2 million and $823 thousand at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. At June 30, 2011, the total investment in impaired mortgage loans was $45.2 million (December 31, 2010 — $36.1 million). Impairment on mortgage loans assessed as troubled debt restructuring was measured using the present value of cash flows. The valuation allowance for impaired mortgage loans amounted to approximately $2.9 million and $2.3 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
The Group, using a rating system, applies an overall allowance percentage to each loan portfolio category based on historical credit losses adjusted for current conditions and trends. This calculation is the starting point for management’s systematic determination of the required level of the allowance for loan and lease losses. Other data considered in this determination includes: the credit grading assigned to commercial loans, delinquency levels, loss trends and other information including underwriting standards and economic trends.
Loan loss ratios and credit risk categories are updated quarterly and are applied in the context of GAAP and the Joint Interagency Guidance on the importance of depository institutions having prudent, conservative, but not excessive loan loss allowances that fall within an acceptable range of estimated losses. While management uses available information in estimating probable loan losses, future changes to the allowance may be necessary, based on factors beyond the Group’s control, such as factors affecting general economic conditions.

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In the current year, the Group has not substantively changed in any material respect its overall approach in the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses. There have been no material changes in criteria or estimation techniques as compared to prior periods that impacted the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011.
The loans covered by the FDIC shared-loss agreement were recognized at fair value as of April 30, 2010, which included the impact of expected credit losses. Each quarter, actual cash flows on covered loans are reviewed against the cash flows expected to be collected. If it is deemed probable that the Group will be unable to collect all of the cash flows previously expected (e.g., the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition adjusted for any probable changes in estimate thereafter), the covered loans shall be deemed impaired and an allowance for covered loan and lease losses will be recorded. When there is a probable significant increase in cash flows expected to be collected or if the actual cash flows collected are significantly greater than those previously expected, the Group will reduce any allowance for loan and lease losses established after acquisition for the increase in the present value of cash flows expected to be collected, and recalculate the amount of accretable yield for the loan based on the revised cash flow expectations.
As a result of a net credit impairment attributable to various pools of loans covered under the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC, the Group recorded a net provision for covered loan and lease losses of $549 thousand during the six-month period ended June 30, 2011. This impairment consists of $4.2 million in gross estimated losses, less a $3.6 million increase in the FDIC shared-loss indemnification asset. No provision was recorded during the quarter ended June 30, 2011.

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TABLE 7 — HIGHER RISK RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011
                                                                         
    Higher-Risk Residential Mortgage Loans*  
    Junior Lien Mortages     Interest Only Loans     High Loan-to-Value Ratio Mortgages  
                                                    LTV 90% to 100%  
    Carrying Value     Allowance     Coverage     Carrying Value     Allowance     Coverage     Carrying Value     Allowance     Coverage  
    (In thousands)  
Delinquency:
                                                                       
0 - 89 days
  $ 19,672     $ 447       2.27 %   $ 32,357     $ 832       2.57 %   $ 95,178     $ 1,610       1.69 %
90 - 119 days
    325       5       1.54 %     647       27       4.17 %     1,657       55       3.32 %
120 - 179 days
    614       27       4.40 %     827       74       8.95 %     1,838       84       4.57 %
180 - 364 days
    635       37       5.83 %                 0.00 %     4,825       274       5.68 %
365 days and over
    1,784       419       23.49 %     3,975       1,226       30.84 %     8,879       1,240       13.97 %
 
                                                     
 
                                                                       
Total
  $ 23,030     $ 935       4.06 %   $ 37,806     $ 2,159       5.71 %   $ 112,377     $ 3,263       2.90 %
 
                                                     
Percentage of total loans not covered by FDIC shared-loss agreements
    1.93 %                     3.17 %                     9.42 %                
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
Refinanced or Modified Loans:
                                                                       
Amount
  $ 2,455     $ 142       5.78 %   $     $           $ 14,628     $ 909       6.21 %
 
                                                     
Percentage of Higher-Risk Loan Category
    10.66 %                     0.00 %                     13.02 %                
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                       
Current Loan-to-Value:
                                                                       
Under 70%
  $ 17,320     $ 641       3.70 %   $ 5,624     $ 300       5.33 %   $     $       0.00 %
70% - 79%
    3,157       169       5.35 %     7,891       581       7.36 %                 0.00 %
80% - 89%
    1,706       53       3.11 %     9,482       476       5.02 %                 0.00 %
90% - 100%
    847       72       8.50 %     14,809       802       5.42 %     112,377       3,263       2.90 %
 
                                                     
 
                                                                       
 
  $ 23,030     $ 935       4.06 %   $ 37,806     $ 2,159       5.71 %   $ 112,377     $ 3,263       2.90 %
 
                                                     
 
*   Loans may be included in more than one higher-risk loan category

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TABLE 8 — NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     Variance  
    2011     2010     (%)  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Non-performing assets:
                       
Non-accruing loans
                       
Troubled Debt Restructuring loans
  $ 16,759     $ 2,327       620.2 %
Other loans
    112,989       71,236       58.6 %
Accruing loans
                       
Troubled Debt Restructuring loans
          3,371       -100.0 %
Other loans
          45,490       -100.0 %
 
                 
Total non-performing loans
  $ 129,748     $ 122,424       6.0 %
Foreclosed real estate not covered under the shared-loss agreement with the FDIC
    12,031       11,969       0.5 %
Mortgage loans held for sale in non-accrual
    547             100.0 %
 
                 
 
  $ 142,326     $ 134,393       5.9 %
 
                 
Non-performing assets to total assets, excluding covered assets
    2.19 %     2.03 %     7.9 %
 
                 
Non-performing assets to total capital
    19.57 %     18.35 %     6.6 %
 
                 
                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30,     Six-Month Period Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Interest that would have been recorded in the period if the loans had not been classified as non-accruing loans
  $ 1,654     $ 808     $ 3,023     $ 1,489  
 
                       

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TABLE 9 — NON-PERFORMING LOANS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
                         
    June 30,     December 31,        
    2011     2010     Variance (%)  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Non-performing loans:
                       
Mortgage
  $ 93,792     $ 98,008       -4.3 %
Commercial
    35,061       23,619       48.4 %
Consumer
    765       762       0.4 %
Leasing
    130       35       271.4 %
 
                 
Total
  $ 129,748     $ 122,424       6.0 %
 
                 
Non-performing loans composition percentages:
                       
Mortgage
    72.3 %     80.1 %        
Commercial
    27.0 %     19.3 %        
Consumer
    0.6 %     0.6 %        
Leasing
    0.1 %     0.0 %        
 
                   
Total
    100.0 %     100.0 %        
 
                   
Non-performing loans to:
                       
Total loans, excluding covered loans
    11.14 %     10.65 %     4.6 %
 
                 
Total assets, excluding covered assets
    2.01 %     1.85 %     8.8 %
 
                 
Total capital
    17.91 %     16.72 %     7.1 %
 
                 
The increase in non-performing loans primarily reflects the addition of a commercial loan of $8.5 million, which is collateralized by an existing, owner-occupied commercial real estate property.
Total non-performing loans as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 amounting to $129.7 million and $122.4 million do not consider loans classified as current and modified under troubled debt restructuring programs. Total investment in mortgage loans with troubled debt restructuring amounted to $45.2 million as of June 30, 2011 and $34.0 million as of December 31, 2010. Out of these amounts, a total of $39.1 million and $29.3 million, respectively, were not included in the aforementioned non-performing loan amounts because the loans were current in their payment schedules. Also, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010, a total of $16.2 million and $6.7 million, respectively, in commercial loans have been modified of which $7.7 million and $5.7 million are not considered in the non-performing loan amounts because the loans are current.
The following is a detailed description of each of the items that comprise non-performing assets:
    Mortgage loans — are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days or more past due and are written-down, if necessary, based on the specific evaluation of the collateral underlying the loan. At June 30, 2011, the Group’s non-performing mortgage loans totaled $93.8 million (72.3% of the Group’s non-performing loans), a 4.3% decrease from $98.0 million (80.1% of the Group’s non-performing loans) at December 31, 2010. Non-performing loans in this category are primarily residential mortgage loans. Up to March 31, 2011, residential mortgage loans well collateralized and in process of collection were placed on non-accrual status when reaching 365 days past due. On April 1, 2011, the Bank changed on a prospective basis its policy, to place on non-accrual status residential mortgage loans well collateralized and in process of collection when reaching 90 days past due. All loans that were between 90 and 365 days past due at the time of changing the policy were also placed on non-accrual status, and the interest receivable on such loans at the time of changing the policy is evaluated at least on a quarterly basis against the collateral underlying the loans, and written-down, if necessary. On April 1, 2011, mortgage loans between 90 and 365 days past due that were placed in non-accrual status amounted to $39.8 million.
 
    Commercial loans — are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days or more past due and are written-down, if necessary, based on the specific evaluation of the underlying collateral, if any. At June 30, 2011, the Group’s non-performing commercial loans amounted to $35.1 million (27.0% of the Group’s non-performing loans), a 48.4% increase when compared to non-performing commercial loans of $23.6 million at December 31, 2010 (19.3% of the Group’s non-performing loans). Most of this portfolio is collateralized by commercial real estate properties.

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    Consumer loans — are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days past due and written-off when payments are delinquent 120 days in personal loans and 180 days in credit cards and personal lines of credit. At June 30, 2011, the Group’s non-performing consumer loans amounted to $765 thousand (0.6% of the Group’s total non-performing loans), a 0.5% increase from $762 thousand at December 31, 2010 (0.6% of total non-performing loans).
 
    Leases — are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days past due and partially written-off to collateral value when payments are delinquent 120 days, and fully written-off when payments are delinquent 365 days. At June 30, 2011, the Group’s non-performing leases amounted to $130 thousand (0.3% of the Group’s total non-performing loans), an increase from $35 thousand at December 31, 2010 (0.1% of total non-performing loans).
 
    Foreclosed real estate — is initially recorded at the lower of the related loan balance or fair value less cost to sell as of the date of foreclosure. Any excess of the loan balance over the fair value of the property is charged against the allowance for loan and lease losses. Subsequently, any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value less disposition cost is charged to operations. Net losses on the sale of foreclosed real estate for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 amounted to $3 thousand compared to $26 thousand in the quarter ended June 30, 2010. For the six-month period, net losses on foreclosed real estate amounted to $135 thousand compared to $143 thousand for the same period in 2010.
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are generally considered accruing and performing loans as the loans accrete interest income over the estimated life of the loan when cash flows are reasonably estimable. Accordingly, acquired impaired loans that are contractually past due are still considered to be accruing and performing loans.

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TABLE 10 — ASSETS SUMMARY AND COMPOSITION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010

(Dollars in thousands)
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     Variance  
    2011     2010     %  
Investments:
                       
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
  $ 3,969,786     $ 3,972,107       -0.1 %
Obligations of US Government sponsored agencies
          3,000       -100.0 %
CMO’s issued by US Government sponsored agencies
    246,662       177,804       38.7 %
GNMA certificates
    98,892       127,714       -22.6 %
Structured credit investments
    45,713       41,693       9.6 %
Puerto Rico Government and agency obligations
    77,703       67,663       14.8 %
FHLB stock
    23,779       22,496       5.7 %
Other debt securities
    6,110             0.0 %
Other investments
    1,014       1,480       -31.5 %
 
                 
 
    4,469,659       4,413,957       1.3 %
 
                 
Loans:
                       
Loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    1,164,689       1,149,319       1.3 %
Allowance for loan and lease losses on non covered loans
    (34,229 )     (31,430 )     8.9 %
 
                 
Loans receivable, net
    1,130,460       1,117,889       1.1 %
Mortgage loans held for sale
    34,246       33,979       0.8 %
 
                 
Total loans not covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC, net
    1,164,706       1,151,868       1.1 %
Loans covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC
    595,579       669,997       -11.1 %
Allowance for loan and lease losses on covered loans
    (53,036 )     (49,286 )     7.6 %
 
                 
Total loans covered under shared-loss agreements with the FDIC, net
    542,543       620,711       -12.6 %
 
                 
Total loans, net
    1,707,249       1,772,579       -3.7 %
 
                 
Total securities and loans
    6,176,908       6,186,536       -0.2 %
 
                 
Other assets:
                       
Cash and due from banks
    278,466       344,077       -19.1 %
Money market investments
    2,563       104,869       -97.6 %
FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
    437,434       471,872       -7.3 %
Foreclosed real estate
    28,949       26,840       7.9 %
Accrued interest receivable
    26,430       28,716       -8.0 %
Deferred tax asset, net
    32,637       30,732       6.2 %
Premises and equipment, net
    23,649       23,941       -1.2 %
Derivative assets
    12,015       28,315       -57.6 %
Other assets
    63,496       64,826       -2.1 %
 
                 
Total other assets
    905,639       1,124,188       -19.4 %
 
                 
Total assets
  $ 7,082,547     $ 7,310,724       -3.1 %
 
                 
Investments portfolio composition:
                       
FNMA and FHLMC certificates
    89.0 %     90.1 %        
Obligations of US Government sponsored agencies
    0.0 %     0.1 %        
CMO’s issued by US Government sponsored agencies
    5.5 %     4.0 %        
GNMA certificates
    2.2 %     2.9 %        
Structured credit investments
    1.0 %     0.9 %        
Puerto Rico Government and agency obligations
    1.7 %     1.5 %        
FHLB stock
    0.5 %     0.5 %        
Other debt securities and other investments
    0.1 %     0.0 %        
 
                   
 
    100.0 %     100.0 %        
 
                   

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At June 30, 2011, the Group’s total assets amounted to $7.083 billion, a decrease of 3.1% when compared to $7.311 billion at December 31, 2010, and interest-earning assets reached $6.177 billion, down 0.2%, versus $6.187 billion at December 31, 2010.
At June 30, 2011, the investment portfolio increased 1.3% to $4.470 billion from $4.414 billion at December 31, 2010, as excess liquidity was partially used to invest in mortgage-backed securities.
The Group’s non covered loan portfolio is mainly comprised of residential loans, home equity loans, and commercial loans collateralized by mortgages on real estate located in Puerto Rico. At June 30, 2011, the Group’s loan portfolio, the second largest category of the Group’s interest-earning assets, amounted to $1.707 billion, a decrease of 3.7% when compared to the $1.773 billion at December 31, 2010. The loan portfolio decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in the covered loan portfolio of $78.2 million. Such decrease is mainly due to regular repayments of the pools of covered loans and partly due to an increase in the allowance for covered loans of $3.8 million.
Total loan production amounted to $194.6 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, up 16.2% from the same period in 2010. Commercial loan production of $62.3 million increased 54.5%, as compared to the same period in 2010.
The mortgage loan portfolio amounted to $851.4 million (72.8% of the Group’s total non-covered loan portfolio) as of June 30, 2011, as compared to $873.9 million (75.8% of the Group’s total non-covered loan portfolio) as of December 31, 2010. Mortgage production and purchases of $59.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 decreased 6.4%, from $63.8 million, when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The Group sells most of its conforming mortgages in the secondary market, retaining the servicing rights to such mortgages.
The commercial loan portfolio amounted to $265.0 million (22.6% of the Group’s total non-covered loan portfolio) as of June 30, 2011, as compared to $234.3 million (20.3% of the Group’s total non-covered loan portfolio) as of December 31, 2010. Commercial loan production increased 125.5% to $45.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 from $20.2 million for the same period in 2010.
The consumer loan portfolio amounted to $36.0 million (3.1% of the Group’s total non-covered loan portfolio) as of June 30, 2011, as compared to $35.2 million (3.0% of the Group’s total non-covered loan portfolio) as of December 31, 2010.
The lease portfolio amounted to $17.1 million (1.5% of the Group’s total non-covered loan portfolio) as of June 30, 2011, as compared to $10.3 million (0.9% of the Group’s total non-covered loan portfolio) as of December 31, 2010.

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TABLE 11 — LIABILITIES SUMMARY AND COMPOSITION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010

(Dollars in thousands)
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     Variance  
    2011     2010     %  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Deposits:
                       
Non-interest bearing deposits
  $ 182,658     $ 170,705       7.0 %
Now accounts
    766,067       783,744       -2.3 %
Savings and money market accounts
    241,553       235,690       2.5 %
Certificates of deposit
    1,190,313       1,393,743       -14.6 %
 
                 
 
    2,380,591       2,583,882       -7.9 %
Accrued interest payable
    4,640       5,006       -7.3 %
 
                 
 
    2,385,231       2,588,888       -7.9 %
 
                 
Borrowings:
                       
Short term borrowings
    31,812       42,470       -25.1 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    3,459,135       3,456,781       0.1 %
Advances from FHLB
    281,747       281,753       0.0 %
FDIC-guaranteed term notes
    105,834       105,834       0.0 %
Subordinated capital notes
    36,083       36,083       0.0 %
 
                 
 
    3,914,611       3,922,921       -0.2 %
 
                 
Total deposits and borrowings
    6,299,842       6,511,809       -3.3 %
 
                 
FDIC net settlement payable
    602       22,954       -97.4 %
Derivative liabilities
    13,918       64       21646.9 %
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    43,828       43,566       0.6 %
 
                 
Total liabilities
  $ 6,358,190     $ 6,578,393       -3.3 %
 
                 
Deposits portfolio composition percentages:
                       
Non-interest bearing deposits
    7.7 %     6.6 %        
Now accounts
    32.2 %     30.3 %        
Savings accounts
    10.1 %     9.1 %        
Certificates of deposit
    50.0 %     54.0 %        
 
                   
 
    100.0 %     100.0 %        
 
                   
Borrowings portfolio composition percentages:
                       
Short-term borrowings
    0.8 %     1.1 %        
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    88.4 %     88.1 %        
Advances from FHLB
    7.2 %     7.2 %        
FDIC-guaranteed term notes
    2.7 %     2.7 %        
Subordinated capital notes
    0.9 %     0.9 %        
 
                   
 
    100.0 %     100.0 %        
 
                   
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
                       
Amount outstanding at year-end
  $ 3,459,135     $ 3,456,781          
 
                   
Daily average outstanding balance
  $ 3,462,187     $ 3,545,926          
 
                   
Maximum outstanding balance at any month-end
  $ 3,466,480     $ 3,566,588          
 
                   

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At June 30, 2011, the Group’s total liabilities totaled $6.358 billion, 3.3% lower than the $6.578 billion at December 31, 2010. This decrease is mostly due to a decrease of $203.7 million in deposits and a decrease of $22.4 million in the FDIC net settlement payable, which was settled with the FDIC during the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Deposits and borrowings, the Group’s funding sources, amounted to $6.300 billion at June 30, 2011 versus $6.512 billion at December 31, 2010, a 3.3% decrease. Borrowings represented 62.1% of interest-bearing liabilities and deposits represented 37.9% as of June 30, 2011. At June 30, 2011, deposits totaled $2.385 billion, down 7.9% from $2.589 billion at December 31, 2010. Brokered deposits decreased $90.3 million or 32.4% to $188.6 million. In addition, institutional deposits decreased $69.6 million or 24.8% to $211.0 million.
Borrowings consist mainly of funding sources through the use of repurchase agreements, FHLB advances, FDIC-guaranteed term notes, subordinated capital notes, and other borrowings. At June 30, 2011, borrowings amounted to $3.915 billion, 0.2% lower than the $3.923 billion recorded at December 31, 2010. Repurchase agreements as of June 30, 2011 amounted to $3.459 billion and remained stable as compared to December 31, 2010.
At June 30, 2011, short term borrowings amounted to $31.8 million, 25.1% lower than the $42.5 million reported at December 31, 2010. Short term borrowings mainly consist of overnight borrowings.
The FHLB system functions as a source of credit for financial institutions that are members of a regional FHLB. As a member of the FHLB, the Group may obtain advances from the FHLB, secured by the FHLB stock owned by the Group and certain of the Group’s mortgage loans. Advances from the FHLB amounted to $281.7 million and $281.8 million, as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. These advances mature from May 2012 through May 2014.
The Group’s banking subsidiary issued in March 2009 $105.0 million in notes guaranteed under the FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. These notes are due on March 16, 2012, bear interest at a 2.75% fixed rate, and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Interest on the note is payable on the 16th of each March and September, beginning September 16, 2009. Shortly after issuance of the notes, the Group paid $3.2 million (equivalent to an annual fee of 100 basis points) to the FDIC to maintain the FDIC guarantee coverage until the maturity of the notes. This cost has been deferred and is being amortized over the term of the notes.
Stockholders’ Equity
Taking into consideration the Group’s strong capital position the quarterly cash dividend per common share was increased by 25%, to $0.05 per share, on November 24, 2010. On an annualized basis, this represents an increase to $0.20 per share, from $0.16, or an estimated annual increase of $1.9 million, based on 46.3 million shares outstanding at December 31, 2010. In addition, on February 3, 2011, the Group announced that its Board of Directors had approved a new stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Group is authorized to purchase in the open market up to $30.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. In June 2011, the Group announced the completion of its current $30.0 million stock repurchase program and the approval by the Board of Directors of a new program to purchase an additional $70.0 million of common stock in the open market. As part of this repurchase program, during the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the Group repurchased 2,406,303 shares, equal to approximately 5.5% of shares outstanding, at an average price of $12.10 per share.
At June 30, 2011, the Group’s total stockholders’ equity was $724.4 million, a 1.1% decrease, when compared to $732.3 million at December 31, 2010. This decrease reflects the aforementioned new stock repurchase program, and the unrealized loss of $13.9 million of new interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges; partially offset by an increase of approximately $12.5 million in the fair value of the investment securities portfolio, and net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011.
The Group maintains capital ratios in excess of regulatory requirements. At June 30, 2011, Tier I Leverage Capital Ratio was 9.74% (2.44 times the requirement of 4.00%), Tier I Risk-Based Capital Ratio was 30.40% (7.60 times the requirement of 4.00%), and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio was 31.68% (3.96 times the requirement of 8.00%).

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The following are the consolidated capital ratios of the Group at June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, and the common dividend data for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
TABLE 12 — CAPITAL, DIVIDENDS AND STOCK DATA
(In thousands, except for per share data)
                         
                    Variance  
    June 30, 2011     December 31, 2010     %  
Capital data:
                       
Stockholders’ equity
  $ 724,357     $ 732,331       -1.1 %
 
                 
Regulatory Capital Ratios data:
                       
Leverage Capital Ratio
    9.74 %     9.50 %     2.5 %
 
                 
Minimum Leverage Capital Ratio Required
    4.00 %     4.00 %        
 
                   
Actual Tier 1 Capital
  $ 690,453     $ 699,747       -1.3 %
 
                 
Minimum Tier 1 Capital Required
  $ 283,515     $ 294,500       -3.7 %
 
                 
Excess over regulatory requirement
  $ 406,938     $ 405,247       0.4 %
 
                 
 
                       
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio
    30.40 %     31.05 %     -2.1 %
 
                 
Minimum Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio Required
    4.00 %     4.00 %        
 
                   
Actual Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital
  $ 690,453     $ 699,747       -1.3 %
 
                 
Actual Tier 1 Common Equity Capital
  $ 622,453     $ 631,747       -1.5 %
 
                 
Minimum Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Required
  $ 90,854     $ 90,141       0.8 %
 
                 
Excess over regulatory requirement
  $ 599,599     $ 609,606       -1.6 %
 
                 
Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 2,271,341     $ 2,253,525       0.8 %
 
                 
 
                       
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio
    31.68 %     32.33 %     -2.0 %
 
                 
Minimum Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio Required
    8.00 %     8.00 %        
 
                   
Actual Total Risk-Based Capital
  $ 719,593     $ 728,572       -1.2 %
 
                 
Minimum Total Risk-Based Capital Required
  $ 181,707     $ 180,282       0.8 %
 
                 
Excess over regulatory requirement
  $ 537,886     $ 548,290       -1.9 %
 
                 
Risk-Weighted Assets
  $ 2,271,341     $ 2,253,525       0.8 %
 
                 
Tangible common equity (common equity less goodwill and core deposit intangible) to total assets
    9.22 %     9.04 %     2.0 %
 
                 
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets
    28.74 %     29.32 %     -2.0 %
 
                 
Total equity to total assets
    10.23 %     10.02 %     2.1 %
 
                 
Total equity to risk-weighted assets
    31.89 %     32.50 %     -1.9 %
 
                 
 
                       
Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets
    27.40 %     28.03 %     -2.2 %
 
                 
Tier 1 common equity
  $ 622,453     $ 631,746       -1.5 %
 
                 
Stock data:
                       
Outstanding common shares
    44,009       46,349       -5.0 %
 
                 
Book value per common share
  $ 14.91     $ 14.33       4.0 %
 
                 
Market price at end of period
  $ 12.89     $ 12.49       3.2 %
 
                 
Market capitalization at end of period
  $ 567,276     $ 578,899       -2.0 %
 
                 
                         
    Six-Month Period Ended        
    June 30,     Variance  
    2011     2010     %  
Common dividend data:
                       
Cash dividends declared
  $ 4,475     $ 2,644       69.3 %
 
                 
Cash dividends declared per share
  $ 0.10     $ 0.08       25.0 %
 
                 
Payout ratio
    17.10 %     36.11 %     -52.6 %
 
                 
Dividend yield
    0.78 %     0.64 %     21.9 %
 
                 

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The table that follows provides a reconciliation of the Group’s total stockholders’ equity to tangible common equity and total assets to tangible assets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
                 
            December 31,  
    June 30, 2011     2010  
    (In thousands, except share or per  
    share information)  
Total stockholder’s equity
  $ 724,357     $ 732,331  
Preferred stock
    (68,000 )     (68,000 )
Goodwill
    (2,370 )     (2,370 )
Core deposit intangible
    (1,257 )     (1,328 )
 
           
Total tangible common equity
  $ 652,730     $ 660,633  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 7,082,547     $ 7,310,724  
Goodwill
    (2,370 )     (2,370 )
Core deposit intangible
    (1,257 )     (1,328 )
 
           
Total tangible assets
  $ 7,078,920     $ 7,307,026  
 
           
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
    9.22 %     9.04 %
 
           
Common shares outstanding at end of period
    44,009,380       46,348,667  
 
           
Tangible book value per common share
  $ 14.83     $ 14.25  
 
           
The tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share are non-GAAP measures. Management and many stock analysts use the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share in conjunction with more traditional bank capital ratios to compare the capital adequacy of banking organizations. Neither tangible common equity nor tangible assets or related measures should be considered in isolation or as a substitute for stockholders’ equity, total assets or any other measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which the Group calculates its tangible common equity, tangible assets and any other related measures may differ from that of other companies reporting measures with similar names.
The Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets ratio is another non-GAAP measure. Ratios calculated based upon Tier 1 common equity have become a focus of regulators and investors, and management believes ratios based on Tier 1 common equity assist investors in analyzing the Group’s capital position. In connection with the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program, the Federal Reserve Board began supplementing its assessment of the capital adequacy of a bank holding company based on a variation of Tier 1 capital, known as Tier 1 common equity.
Because Tier 1 common equity is not formally defined by GAAP or, unlike Tier 1 capital, codified in the federal banking regulations, this measure is considered to be a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. To mitigate these limitations, the Group has procedures in place to calculate these measures using the appropriate GAAP or regulatory components. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a company, they have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

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The table below reconciles the Group’s total common equity (GAAP) at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 to Tier 1 common equity as defined by the Federal Reserve Board, FDIC and other bank regulatory agencies (non-GAAP):
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    (In thousands)  
Common stockholder’s equity
  $ 656,357     $ 664,331  
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securties, net of income tax
    (48,096 )     (36,987 )
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of income tax
    13,222        
Disallowed deferred tax assets
    (29,419 )     (25,930 )
Disallowed servicing assets
    (984 )     (969 )
Intangible assets:
               
Goodwill
    (2,370 )     (2,370 )
Core deposit intangible
    (1,257 )     (1,328 )
Subordinated capital notes
    35,000       35,000  
 
           
Total Tier 1 common equity
  $ 622,453     $ 631,747  
 
           
 
               
Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted assets
    27.40 %     28.03 %
 
           
The following table presents the Group’s capital adequacy information at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
    (in thousands)  
Risk-based capital:
               
Tier I capital
  $ 690,453     $ 699,747  
Supplementary (Tier II) capital
    29,140       28,825  
 
           
Total Capital
  $ 719,593     $ 728,572  
 
           
Risk-weighted assets:
               
Balance sheet items
  $ 2,226,920     $ 2,216,158  
Off-balance sheet items
    44,421       37,367  
 
           
Total risk-weighted assets
  $ 2,271,341     $ 2,253,525  
 
           
Ratios
               
Tier I capital (minimum required - 4%)
    30.40 %     31.05 %
Total capital ( minimum required - 8%)
    31.68 %     32.33 %
Leverage ratio
    9.74 %     9.50 %
Equity to assets
    10.23 %     10.02 %
Tangible equity to assets
    9.22 %     9.04 %
The Federal Reserve Board has risk-based capital guidelines for bank holding companies. Under the guidelines, the minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets is 8%. At least half of the total capital is to be comprised of qualifying common stockholders’ equity, qualifying noncumulative perpetual preferred stock (including related surplus), minority interests related to qualifying common or noncumulative perpetual preferred stock directly issued by a consolidated U.S. depository institution or foreign bank subsidiary, and restricted core capital elements (collectively “Tier 1 Capital”). Banking organizations are expected to maintain at least 50 percent of their Tier 1 Capital as common equity. Except as otherwise discussed below in light of the Dodd-Frank Act in connection with certain debt or equity instruments issued on or after May 19, 2010, not more than 25% of qualifying Tier 1 Capital may consist of qualifying cumulative perpetual preferred stock, trust preferred securities or other “so-called” restricted core capital elements. “Tier 2 Capital” may consist, subject to certain limitations, of allowance for loan and lease losses; perpetual preferred stock and related surplus; hybrid capital instruments, perpetual debt, and mandatory convertible debt securities; term subordinated debt and intermediate-term preferred stock, including related surplus; and unrealized holding gains on equity securities. “Tier 3 Capital” consists of qualifying unsecured subordinated debt.

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The sum of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Capital may not exceed the amount of Tier 1 Capital. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Group was a “well capitalized” institution for regulatory purposes.
The Federal Reserve Board has regulations with respect to risk-based and leverage capital ratios that require most intangibles, including goodwill and core deposit intangibles, to be deducted from Tier 1 Capital. The only types of identifiable intangible assets that may be included in, that is, not deducted from, an organization’s capital are readily marketable mortgage servicing assets, nonmortgage servicing assets, and purchased credit card relationships.
In addition, the Federal Reserve Board has established minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 Capital to total assets) guidelines for bank holding companies and member banks. These guidelines provide for a minimum leverage ratio of 3% for bank holding companies and member banks that meet certain specified criteria, including that they have the highest regulatory rating. All other bank holding companies and member banks are required to maintain a minimum ratio of Tier 1 Capital to total assets of 4%. The guidelines also provide that banking organizations experiencing internal growth or making acquisitions are expected to maintain strong capital positions substantially above the minimum supervisory levels without significant reliance on intangible assets. Furthermore, the guidelines state that the Federal Reserve Board will continue to consider a “tangible Tier 1 leverage ratio” and other indicators of capital strength in evaluating proposals for expansion or new activities.
Under the Dodd-Frank Act, federal banking regulators are required to establish minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements, on a consolidated basis, for insured institutions, depository institution holding companies, and non-bank financial companies supervised by the Federal Reserve Board. The minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements are to be determined based on the minimum ratios established for insured depository institutions under prompt corrective action regulations. In effect, such provision of the Dodd-Frank Act, which is commonly known as the Collins Amendment, applies to bank holding companies the same leverage and risk-based capital requirements that will apply to insured depository institutions. Because the capital requirements must be the same for insured depository institutions and their holding companies, the Collins Amendment will generally exclude certain debt or equity instruments, such as cumulative perpetual preferred stock and trust preferred securities, from Tier 1 Capital, subject to a three-year phase-out from Tier 1 qualification for such instruments issued before May 19, 2010, with the phase-out commencing on January 1, 2013. However, such instruments issued before May 19, 2010, by a bank holding company, such as the Group, with total consolidated assets of less than $15 billion as of December 31, 2009, are not affected by the Collins Amendment and may continue to be included in Tier 1 Capital as a restricted core capital element.
The Group’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol OFG. At June 30, 2011, the Group’s market capitalization for its outstanding common stock was $567.3 million ($12.89 per share).

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The following table provides the high and low prices and dividends per share of the Group’s common stock for each quarter of the last three years:
                         
                    Cash  
    Price     Dividend  
    High     Low     Per share  
2011
                       
June 30, 2011
  $ 13.07     $ 11.26     $ 0.05  
 
                 
March 31, 2011
  $ 12.84     $ 11.40     $ 0.05  
 
                 
2010
                       
December 31, 2010
  $ 13.72     $ 11.50     $ 0.05  
 
                 
September 30, 2010
  $ 14.45     $ 12.13     $ 0.04  
 
                 
June 30, 2010
  $ 16.72     $ 12.49     $ 0.04  
 
                 
March 31, 2010
  $ 14.09     $ 10.00     $ 0.04  
 
                 
2009
                       
December 31, 2009
  $ 13.69     $ 9.43     $ 0.04  
 
                 
September 30, 2009
  $ 15.41     $ 7.48     $ 0.04  
 
                 
June 30, 2009
  $ 11.27     $ 4.88     $ 0.04  
 
                 
March 31, 2009
  $ 7.38     $ 0.91     $ 0.04  
 
                 
The Bank is considered “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. The table below shows the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios at June 30, 2011 and at December 31, 2010:
                         
    June 30,     December 31,     Variance  
(Dollars in thousands)   2011     2010     %  
Oriental Bank and Trust Regulatory Capital Ratios:
                       
Total Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets
    9.69 %     9.23 %     5.0 %
 
                 
Actual Tier 1 Capital
  $ 673,786     $ 666,862       1.0 %
 
                 
Minimum Capital Requirement (4%)
  $ 278,116     $ 289,111       -3.8 %
 
                 
Minimum to be well capitalized (5%)
  $ 347,646     $ 361,389       -3.8 %
 
                 
 
                       
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
    30.02 %     29.96 %     0.2 %
 
                 
Actual Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital
  $ 673,786     $ 666,862       1.0 %
 
                 
Minimum Capital Requirement (4%)
  $ 89,784     $ 89,026       0.9 %
 
                 
Minimum to be well capitalized (6%)
  $ 134,675     $ 133,539       0.9 %
 
                 
 
                       
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
    31.30 %     31.24 %     0.2 %
 
                 
Actual Total Risk-Based Capital
  $ 702,595     $ 695,344       1.0 %
 
                 
Minimum Capital Requirement (8%)
  $ 179,567     $ 178,053       0.9 %
 
                 
Minimum to be well capitalized (10%)
  $ 224,459     $ 222,566       0.9 %
 
                 
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the Bank declared a dividend payment of $20.0 million to the Group.

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
RISK MANAGEMENT
Background
The Group’s risk management policies are established by its Board of Directors (the “Board”), implemented by management, through the adoption of a risk management program, which is overseen and monitored by the Chief Risk Officer and the Risk and Compliance Management Committee. The Group has continued to refine and enhance its risk management program by strengthening policies, processes and procedures necessary to maintain effective risk management.
All aspects of the Group’s business activities are susceptible to risk. Consequently, risk identification and monitoring are essential to risk management. As more fully discussed below, the Group’s primary risk exposures include, market, interest rate, credit, liquidity, operational and concentration risks.
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from adverse movements in market rates or prices, such as interest rates or prices. The Group evaluates market risk together with interest rate risk.
The Group’s financial results and capital levels are constantly exposed to market risk. The Board and management are primarily responsible for ensuring that the market risk assumed by the Group complies with the guidelines established by policies approved by the Board. The Board has delegated the management of this risk to the Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) which is composed of certain executive officers from the business, treasury and finance areas. One of ALCO’s primary goals is to ensure that the market risk assumed by the Group is within the parameters established in such policies.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the exposure of the Group’s earnings or capital to adverse movements in interest rates. It is a predominant market risk in terms of its potential impact on earnings. The Group manages its asset/liability position in order to limit the effects of changes in interest rates on net interest income.
ALCO oversees interest rate risk, liquidity management and other related matters.
In discharging its responsibilities, ALCO examines current and expected conditions in world financial markets, competition and prevailing rates in the local deposit market, liquidity, unrealized gains and losses in securities, recent or proposed changes to the investment portfolio, alternative funding sources and their costs, hedging and the possible purchase of derivatives such as swaps, and any tax or regulatory issues which may be pertinent to these areas.
Each quarter, the Group performs a net interest income simulation analysis on a consolidated basis to estimate the potential change in future earnings from projected changes in interest rates. These simulations are carried out over a one-year time horizon, assuming gradual upward and downward interest rate movements of 200 basis points, achieved during a twelve-month period. Simulations are carried out in two ways:
  (1)   using a static balance sheet as the Group had on the simulation date, and
 
  (2)   using a dynamic balance sheet based on recent growth patterns and business strategies.
The balance sheet is divided into groups of assets and liabilities detailed by maturity or re-pricing and their corresponding interest yields and costs. As interest rates rise or fall, these simulations incorporate expected future lending rates, current and expected future funding sources and cost, the possible exercise of options, changes in prepayment rates, deposits decay and other factors which may be important in projecting the future growth of net interest income.

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The Group uses a software application to project future movements in the Group’s balance sheet and income statement. The starting point of the projections generally corresponds to the actual values of the balance sheet on the date of the simulations.
These simulations are highly complex, and use many simplifying assumptions that are intended to reflect the general behavior of the Group over the period in question. There can be no assurance that actual events will match these assumptions in all cases. For this reason, the results of these simulations are only approximations of the true sensitivity of net interest income to changes in market interest rates. The following table presents the results of the simulations at June 30, 2011, assuming a one-year time horizon:
                                 
    Net Interest Income Risk (one year projection)  
    Static Balance Sheet     Growing simulation  
    Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent  
Change in interest rate   Change     Change     Change     Change  
(Dollars in thousands)                                
+ 200 Basis points
  $ 24,220       20.39 %   $ 25,623       20.90 %
 
                       
+ 100 Basis points
  $ 14,412       12.13 %   $ 15,130       12.34 %
 
                       
- 100 Basis points
  $ (14,743 )     -12.41 %   $ (16,537 )     -13.49 %
 
                       
- 200 Basis points
  $ (35,380 )     -29.79 %   $ (38,970 )     -31.79 %
 
                       
Future net interest income could be affected by the Group’s investments in callable securities, prepayment risk related to mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, and its structured repurchase agreements and advances from the FHLB. As part of the strategy to limit the interest rate risk and reduce the re-pricing gaps of the Group’s assets and liabilities, the maturity and the re-pricing frequency of the liabilities has been extended to longer terms.
The Group uses derivative instruments and other strategies to manage its exposure to interest rate risk caused by changes in interest rates beyond management’s control. Derivative instruments are generally negotiated over-the-counter (“OTC”) contracts. Negotiated OTC derivatives are generally entered into between two counterparties that negotiate specific contractual terms, including the underlying instrument, amount, exercise price and maturity. The following summarizes strategies, including derivative activities, used by the Group in managing interest rate risk:
Interest rate swaps — During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the Group terminated all of its $1.250 billion open forward-settlement swaps with realized losses of $4.3 million. At the same time the Group entered into $950 million of new forward-settlement swaps, all of which were designated as cash flow hedges. In May 2011, the Group entered into forward-settlement swap contracts with a notional amount of $475 million, all of which were also designated as hedging instruments. The Group entered into the forward-settlement swaps to hedge the variability of future interest cash flows of forecasted wholesale borrowings, attributable to changes in the one-month LIBOR rate. Once the forecasted wholesale borrowings transactions occur, the interest rate swap will effectively fix the Group’s interest payments on an amount of forecasted interest expense attributable to the one-month LIBOR corresponding to the swap notional stated rate. A derivative liability of $13.9 million was recognized at June 30, 2011, related to the valuation of these swaps. Refer to Note 8 of the unaudited consolidated financial statements for a description of these swaps.
The new swaps will reduce the cost of $600 million of wholesale borrowings to 1.66% from 4.23%, starting December 28, 2011, and will also lower the cost of $825 million of wholesale borrowings to 2.24% from 4.29%, during 2012.
S&P options — The Group offers its customers certificates of deposit with an option tied to the performance of the S&P index. At the end of five years, the depositor receives a minimum return or a specified percentage of the average increase of the month-end value of the stock index. The Group uses option agreements with major money center banks and major broker-dealer companies to manage its exposure to changes in that index. Under the terms of the option agreements, the Group receives the average increase in the month-end value of such index in exchange for a fixed premium. The changes in fair value of the options purchased and the options embedded in the certificates of deposit are recorded in earnings.

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At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the fair value of the purchased options used to manage the exposure to the stock market on stock indexed deposits represented an asset of $11.9 million and $9.9 million, respectively; and the options sold to customers embedded in the certificates of deposit represented a liability of $12.9 million and $12.8 million, respectively, recorded in deposits.
Structured borrowings — The Group uses structured repurchase agreements and advances from FHLB, with embedded put options, to reduce the Group’s exposure to interest rate risk by lengthening the contractual maturities of its liabilities.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the possibility of loss arising from a borrower or counterparty in a credit-related contract failing to perform in accordance with its terms. The principal source of credit risk for the Group is its lending activities.
The Group manages its credit risk through a comprehensive credit policy which establishes sound underwriting standards, by monitoring and evaluating loan portfolio quality, and by the constant assessment of reserves and loan concentrations. The Group also employs proactive collection and loss mitigation practices.
The Group may also encounter risk of default in relation to its securities portfolio. The securities held by the Group are principally agency mortgage-backed securities. Thus, a substantial portion of these instruments are guaranteed by mortgages, a U.S. government-sponsored entity or the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. A credit default by the U.S. government or a downgrade in the credit ratings of the U.S. government may have a material adverse effect on the Group. The available-for-sale securities portfolio also includes approximately $45.7 million in structured credit investments that are considered of a higher credit risk than agency securities.
Management’s Executive Credit Committee, composed of the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Credit Risk Officer and other senior executives, has primary responsibility for setting strategies to achieve the Group’s credit risk goals and objectives. Those goals and objectives are set forth in the Group’s Credit Policy as approved by the Board.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk of the Group not being able to generate sufficient cash from either assets or liabilities to meet obligations as they become due, without incurring substantial losses. The Board has established a policy to manage this risk. The Group’s cash requirements principally consist of deposit withdrawals, contractual loan funding, repayment of borrowings as these mature, and funding of new and existing investments as required.
The Group’s business requires continuous access to various funding sources. While the Group is able to fund its operations through deposits as well as through advances from the FHLB of New York and other alternative sources, the Group’s business is significantly dependent upon other wholesale funding sources, such as repurchase agreements and brokered deposits. While most of the Group’s repurchase agreements have been structured with initial terms that mature between three and ten years, and except for the $300 million repurchase agreement that settled on March 28, 2011 with a weighted average coupon of 2.86% and maturity of September 28, 2014, the counterparties have the right to exercise at par on a quarterly basis put options before their contractual maturities.
Brokered deposits are typically offered through an intermediary to small retail investors. The Group’s ability to continue to attract brokered deposits is subject to variability based upon a number of factors, including volume and volatility in the global securities markets, the Group’s credit rating and the relative interest rates that it is prepared to pay for these liabilities. Brokered deposits are generally considered a less stable source of funding than core deposits obtained through retail bank branches. Investors in brokered deposits are generally more sensitive to interest rates and will generally move funds from one depository institution to another based on small differences in interest rates offered on deposits.
Although the Group expects to have continued access to credit from the foregoing sources of funds, there can be no assurance that such financing sources will continue to be available or will be available on favorable terms. In a period of financial disruption or if negative developments occur with respect to the Group, the availability and cost of the Group’s funding

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sources could be adversely affected. In that event, the Group’s cost of funds may increase, thereby reducing its net interest income, or the Group may need to dispose of a portion of its investment portfolio, which depending upon market conditions, could result in realizing a loss or experiencing other adverse accounting consequences upon the dispositions. The Group’s efforts to monitor and manage liquidity risk may not be successful to deal with dramatic or unanticipated changes in the global securities markets or other reductions in liquidity driven by the Group or market-related events. In the event that such sources of funds are reduced or eliminated and the Group is not able to replace these on a cost-effective basis, the Group may be forced to curtail or cease its loan origination business and treasury activities, which would have a material adverse effect on its operations and financial condition.
As of June 30, 2011, the Group had approximately $281.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, $492.7 million in investment securities, $586.0 million in commercial loans, and $462.5 million in mortgage loans available to cover liquidity needs.
Operational Risk
Operational risk is the risk of loss from inadequate or failed internal processes, personnel and systems or from external events. All functions, products and services of the Group are susceptible to operational risk.
The Group faces ongoing and emerging risk and regulatory pressure related to the activities that surround the delivery of banking and financial products. Coupled with external influences such as market conditions, security risks, and legal risk, the potential for operational and reputational loss has increased. In order to mitigate and control operational risk, the Group has developed, and continues to enhance, specific internal controls, policies and procedures that are designed to identify and manage operational risk at appropriate levels throughout the organization. The purpose of these policies and procedures is to provide reasonable assurance that the Group’s business operations are functioning within established limits.
The Group classifies operational risk into two major categories: business specific and corporate-wide affecting all business lines. For business specific risks, a risk assessment group works with the various business units to ensure consistency in policies, processes and assessments. With respect to corporate wide risks, such as information security, business recovery, legal and compliance, the Group has specialized groups, such as Information Security, Corporate Compliance, Information Technology and Operations. These groups assist the lines of business in the development and implementation of risk management practices specific to the needs of the business groups. All these matters are reviewed and discussed in the Information Technology Steering Committee, and the Risk Management and Compliance Committee.
The Group is subject to extensive federal and Puerto Rico regulation, and this regulatory scrutiny has been significantly increasing over the last several years. The Group has established and continues to enhance procedures based on legal and regulatory requirements that are reasonably designed to ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The Group has a corporate compliance function, headed by a Compliance Director who reports to the Chief Risk Officer and is responsible for the oversight of regulatory compliance and implementation of a company-wide compliance program.
Concentration Risk
Substantially all of the Group’s business activities and a significant portion of its credit exposure are concentrated in Puerto Rico. As a consequence, the Group’s profitability and financial condition may be adversely affected by an extended economic slowdown, adverse political or economic developments in Puerto Rico or the effects of a natural disaster, all of which could result in a reduction in loan originations, an increase in non-performing assets, an increase in foreclosure losses on mortgage loans, and a reduction in the value of its loans and loan servicing portfolio.
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is in the sixth year of an economic recession, and the central government is currently facing a significant fiscal deficit. The Commonwealth’s access to the municipal bond market and its credit ratings depend, in part, on achieving a balanced budget. Since March 2009, the Puerto Rico Government has enacted several laws to control expenditures, including public-sector employment, raise revenues through selective tax increases, and stimulate the economy. Although the size of the Commonwealth’s deficit has been reduced by the central government, the Puerto Rico economy continues to struggle.

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Group’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Group’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon such evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Group’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Group in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Group’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined on rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Group’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART — II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Group and its subsidiaries are defendants in a number of legal proceedings incidental to their business. The Group is vigorously contesting such claims. Based upon a review by legal counsel and the development of these matters to date, management is of the opinion that the ultimate aggregate liability, if any, resulting from these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Group’s financial condition or results of operations.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors included in the Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by this report and other filings the Group makes with the SEC under the Exchange Act. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us at this time or that the Group currently deems immaterial may also adversely affect the Group’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
The downgrade in the credit rating of the U.S. government may have a material adverse effect on the Group.
On August 5, 2011, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+ for the first time in history. Because the securities held by the Group are principally agency mortgage-backed securities, and because FNMA and FHLMC are in conservatorship of the U.S. government, the credit downgrade may impact the credit risk associated with such securities in the Group’s portfolio. In addition, the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating may create broader financial turmoil and uncertainty, which would weigh heavily on the global banking system. This may, in turn, negatively affect the value of the securities in the Group’s portfolio and the Group’s ability to obtain financing for its investments. As a result, it may materially adversely affect the Group’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On February 3, 2011, the Group announced that its Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Group was authorized to purchase in the open market up to $30 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. On June 29, 2011, the Group announced the completion of this $30 million stock repurchase program and the approval by the Board of Directors of a new program to purchase an additional $70 million of common stock in the open market.
Any shares of common stock repurchased are to be held by the Group as treasury shares. The Group records treasury stock purchases under the cost method whereby the entire cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Under the $30 million program, initiated in February 2011, the Group purchased a total of 2,406,303 shares, equal to approximately 5.5% of shares outstanding, at an average price of $12.10 per share. Up to the date of this report there have not been any purchases under the new $70 million stock repurchase program.
The following table presents the shares repurchased for each of the two quarters in the six-month period ended June 30, 2011:
                         
    Total number of              
    shares purchased as              
    part of stock     Average price paid per     Dollar amount of  
Period   repurchase programs     share     shares repurchased  
January 2011
        $     $  
February 2011
    476,132       12.07       5,747,513  
March 2011
    552,447       12.18       6,731,134  
 
                 
Quarter ended March 31, 2011
    1,028,79     $ 12.13     $ 12,478,647  
 
                 
 
                       
April 2011
    103,392     $ 12.48     $ 1,290,660  
May 2011
    235,200       11.76       2,765,236  
June 2011
    1,039,132       12.11       12,586,533  
 
                 
Quarter ended June 30, 2011
    1,377,724     $ 12.08     $ 16,642,429  
 
                 
 
                       
Six-month period ended June 30, 2011
    2,406,303     $ 12.10     $ 29,121,076  
 
                 
The number of shares that may yet be purchased under the new $70 million program is estimated at 5,430,566, and was calculated by dividing this remaining balance of $70 million by $12.89 (closing price of the Group’s common stock at June 30, 2011).

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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
     
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
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  The following materials from Oriental Financial Group Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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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.
ORIENTAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
(Registrant)
             
By:
  /s/ José Rafael Fernández       Date: August 5, 2011
 
           
 
  José Rafael Fernández        
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer        
 
           
By:
  /s/ Norberto González       Date: August 5, 2011
 
           
 
  Norberto González        
 
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer        

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