UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

þ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2012

 

Commission File Number    000-51726

 

Magyar Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware   20-4154978
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey   08901
(Address of Principal Executive Office)   (Zip Code)

 

(732) 342-7600

(Issuer’s Telephone Number including area code)

 

 

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 past 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes þ No o

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company þ
(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 No þ

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class Outstanding at February 1, 2013
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value 5,807,344
 
 

 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.

 

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

      Page Number
       
Item 1. Financial Statements   1
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   25
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   33
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   33
       
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   34
Item 1a. Risk Factors   34
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   34
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities   34
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   34
Item 5. Other Information   34
Item 6. Exhibits   34
       
Signature Pages   36

 

 

 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

   December 31,   September 30, 
   2012   2012 
   (Unaudited) 
Assets    
Cash  $1,211   $930 
Interest earning deposits with banks   10,616    9,114 
Total cash and cash equivalents   11,827    10,044 
           
Investment securities - available for sale, at fair value   14,739    16,786 
Investment securities - held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $42,268          
and $42,130 at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, respectively)   41,213    41,068 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost   2,322    2,385 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,094 and $3,858          
at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, respectively)   391,722    385,270 
Bank owned life insurance   10,094    10,010 
Accrued interest receivable   1,833    1,894 
Premises and equipment, net   21,390    21,541 
Other real estate owned ("OREO")   12,979    13,381 
Other assets   6,485    6,467 
           
Total assets  $514,604   $508,846 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          
Liabilities          
Deposits  $424,377   $416,518 
Escrowed funds   863    769 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances   35,103    36,503 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   5,000    5,000 
Accrued interest payable   216    196 
Accounts payable and other liabilities   3,874    4,855 
           
Total liabilities   469,433    463,841 
           
Stockholders' equity          
Preferred stock: $.01 Par Value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued        
Common stock: $.01 Par Value, 8,000,000 shares authorized; 5,923,742 issued;          
5,807,344 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012          
and September 30, 2012, at cost   59    59 
Additional paid-in capital   26,357    26,367 
Treasury stock: 116,398 shares at December 31, 2012          
and September 30, 2012, at cost   (1,301)   (1,301)
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares   (1,087)   (1,116)
Retained earnings   21,882    21,600 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (739)   (604)
           
Total stockholders' equity   45,171    45,005 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $514,604   $508,846 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

   For the Three Months 
   Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited) 
Interest and dividend income          
Loans, including fees  $4,546   $4,706 
Investment securities          
Taxable   379    541 
Tax-exempt   1    1 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock   28    24 
           
Total interest and dividend income   4,954    5,272 
           
Interest expense          
Deposits   816    1,102 
Borrowings   358    504 
           
Total interest expense   1,174    1,606 
           
Net interest and dividend income   3,780    3,666 
           
Provision for loan losses   441    370 
           
Net interest and dividend income after          
provision for loan losses   3,339    3,296 
           
Other income          
Service charges   231    267 
Income on bank owned life insurance   84    84 
Other operating income   17    28 
Gains on sales of loans   265    116 
Gains on sales of investment securities   64    84 
           
Total other income   661    579 
           
Other expenses          
Compensation and employee benefits   1,798    1,855 
Occupancy expenses   698    729 
Professional fees   225    233 
Data processing expenses   140    122 
OREO expenses   141    258 
FDIC deposit insurance premiums   174    176 
Loan servicing expenses   52    96 
Insurance expense   56    62 
Other expenses   302    306 
Total other expenses   3,586    3,837 
           
Income before income tax expense   414    38 
           
Income tax expense   132    7 
           
Net income  $282   $31 
           
Net income per share-basic and diluted  $0.05   $0.01 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In Thousands)

 

   For the Three Months 
   Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited) 
         
Net income  $282   $31 
           
Other comprehensive loss:          
Net unrealized (loss) gain on          
securities available for sale   (129)   73 
Realized gains on sales of securities          
available for sale   (64)   (84)
Unrealized loss on derivatives   (20)   (23)
    (213)   (34)
           
Deferred income tax effect   78    11 
Total other comprehensive loss   (135)   (23)
           
Total comprehensive income  $147   $8 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2012

(In Thousands, Except for Share Amounts)

 

                           Accumulated     
   Common Stock   Additional       Unearned       Other     
   Shares   Par   Paid-In   Treasury   ESOP   Retained   Comprehensive     
   Outstanding   Value   Capital   Stock   Shares   Earnings   Loss   Total 
   (Unaudited) 
                                 
Balance, September 30, 2012   5,807,344   $59   $26,367   $(1,301)  $(1,116)  $21,600   $(604)  $45,005 
                                         
Net income                       282        282 
Other comprehensive loss                           (135)   (135)
ESOP shares allocated           (14)       29            15 
Stock-based compensation expense           4                    4 
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2012   5,807,344   $59   $26,357   $(1,301)  $(1,087)  $21,882   $(739)  $45,171 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited) 
Operating activities          
Net income  $282   $31 
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided          
by operating activities          
Depreciation expense   228    247 
Premium amortization on investment securities, net   46    65 
Provision for loan losses   441    370 
Proceeds from the sales of loans   2,936    2,926 
Gains on sale of loans   (265)   (116)
Gains on sales of investment securities   (64)   (84)
Losses on the sales of other real estate owned   8    32 
ESOP compensation expense   15    8 
Stock-based compensation expense   4    102 
Deferred income tax benefit   132    5 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable   61    (51)
Increase in surrender value bank owned life insurance   (84)   (84)
Increase in other assets   (90)   (213)
Increase in accrued interest payable   20    25 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities   (981)   272 
Net cash provided by operating activities   2,689    3,535 
           
Investing activities          
Net increase in loans receivable   (9,564)   (9,650)
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity   (4,069)   (5,988)
Purchases of investment securities available for sale       (6,123)
Sales of investment securities available for sale   1,064    2,479 
Principal repayments on investment securities held to maturity   3,894    3,720 
Principal repayments on investment securities available for sale   837    1,806 
Purchases of premises and equipment   (77)   (19)
Investment in other real estate owned   (160)   (5)
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned   553    3,215 
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock   63     
Net cash used by investing activities   (7,459)   (10,565)
           
Financing activities          
Net increase in deposits   7,859    2,034 
Stock compensation tax benefit        
Net increase (decrease) in escrowed funds   94    (134)
Net change in short-term advances   (1,400)    
Purchase of treasury stock       (21)
Net cash provided by financing activities   6,553    1,879 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   1,783    (5,151)
           
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   10,044    15,034 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $11,827   $9,883 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information          
Cash paid for          
Interest  $1,154   $1,581 
Income taxes  $50   $ 
Non-cash investing activities          
Real estate acquired in full satisfaction of loans in foreclosure  $   $1,373 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary, Magyar Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries Magyar Service Corporation, Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, and MagBank Investment Company. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.

 

Operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2013. The September 30, 2012 information has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the assessment of realizability of deferred income tax assets.

 

The Company has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date of December 31, 2012 for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed in these financial statements. The evaluation was conducted through the date these financial statements were issued.

 

 

NOTE B- RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In connection with the preparation of quarterly and annual reports in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 11.M requires the disclosure of the impact that recently issued accounting standards will have on financial statements when they are adopted in the future.

 

The FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, to amend FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, to bring U.S. GAAP for fair value measurements in line with International Accounting Standards. The ASU clarifies existing guidance for items such as: the application of the highest and best use concept to non-financial assets and liabilities; the application of fair value measurement to financial instruments classified in a reporting entity’s stockholder’s equity; and disclosure requirements regarding quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of level 3 assets. The ASU also creates an exception to Topic 820 for entities which carry financial instruments within a portfolio or group, under which the entity is now permitted to base the price used for fair valuation upon a price that would be received to sell the net asset position or transfer a net liability position in an orderly transaction. The ASU also allows for the application of premiums and discounts in a fair value measurement if the financial instrument is categorized in level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Lastly, the ASU contains new disclosure requirements regarding fair value amounts categorized as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy such as: disclosure of the valuation process used; effects of and relationships between unobservable inputs; usage of nonfinancial assets for purposes other than their highest and best use when that is the basis of the disclosed fair value; and categorization by level of items disclosed at fair value, but not measured at fair value for financial statement purposes. This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTE C - CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation that arises in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of this litigation, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

 

NOTE D - EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. All stock options and restricted stock awards were anti-dilutive for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and the three months ended December 31, 2011. The following table shows the Company’s earnings per share for the periods presented:

 

   For the Three Months Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011 
       Weighted   Per       Weighted   Per 
       average   share       average   share 
   Income   shares   Amount   Income   shares   Amount 
   (In thousands, except per share data) 
Basic EPS                              
Net income available to common shareholders  $282    5,809   $0.05   $31    5,813   $0.01 
                               
Effect of dilutive securities                              
Options and grants                        
                               
Diluted EPS                              
Net income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversion  $282    5,809   $0.05   $31    5,813   $0.01 

 

Options to purchase 188,276 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $14.61 and 10,364 shares of restricted shares at a weighted average price of $4.43 were outstanding and not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2012 because the grant (or option strike) price was greater than the average market price of the common shares during the periods. Options to purchase 188,276 shares of common stock at an average price of $14.61 and 17,030 restricted shares at a weighted average price of $9.22 were outstanding and not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2011 because the grant (or option strike) price was greater than the average market price of the common shares during the periods.

 

 

NOTE E – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

 

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Section 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. ASC 718 requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

 

ASC 718 also requires the Company to realize as a financing cash flow rather than an operating cash flow, as previously required, the benefits of realized tax deductions in excess of previously recognized tax benefits on compensation expense. In accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107, the Company classified share-based compensation for employees and outside directors within “compensation and employee benefits” in the consolidated statement of operations to correspond with the same line item as the cash compensation paid.

 

Stock options generally vest over a five-year service period and expire ten years from issuance. Management recognizes compensation expense for all option grants over the awards’ respective requisite service periods. The fair values of all option grants were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Since there was limited historical information on the volatility of the Company’s stock, management also considered the average volatilities of similar entities for an appropriate period in determining the assumed volatility rate used in the estimation of fair value. Management estimated the expected life of the options using the simplified method allowed under SAB No. 107. The 7-year Treasury yield in effect at the time of the grant provided the risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair values of these awards, which have graded vesting, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. Once vested, these awards are irrevocable. Shares will be obtained from either the open market or treasury stock upon share option exercise.

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Restricted shares generally vest over a five-year service period on the anniversary of the grant date. Once vested, these awards are irrevocable. The product of the number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company’s common stock determine the fair value of restricted shares under the Company’s restricted stock plans. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted shares on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

 

The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for its option plan for the three months ended December 31, 2012:

           Weighted     
       Weighted   Average   Aggregate 
   Number of   Average   Remaining   Intrinsic 
   Stock Options   Exercise Price   Contractual Life   Value 
                 
Balance at September 30, 2012   188,276   $14.61           
Granted                  
Exercised                  
Forfeited                  
Balance at December 31, 2012   188,276   $14.61    4.2 years   $ 
                     
Exercisable at December 31, 2012   188,276   $14.61    4.2 years   $ 

  

The following is a summary of the Company’s non-vested stock awards as of December 31, 2012 and changes during the three months ended December 31, 2012:

       Weighted 
       Average 
   Number of   Grant Date 
   Stock Awards   Fair Value 
Balance at September 30, 2012   13,402   $4.43 
Granted        
Vested        
Forfeited        
Balance at December 31, 2012   13,402   $4.43 

 

Stock option and stock award expenses included with compensation expense were $0 and $4,000, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2012, and $40,000 and $62,000, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2011.

 

The Company announced in November 2007 its second stock repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares. Through December 31, 2012, the Company had repurchased a total of 81,000 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $8.33 per share under this program. No shares were repurchased during the three months ended December 31, 2012. Under the stock repurchase program, 48,924 shares of the 129,924 shares authorized remained available for repurchase as of December 31, 2012. The Company’s intended use of the repurchased shares is for general corporate purposes, including the funding of awards granted under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for the benefit of employees of the Company and the Bank who meets the eligibility requirements as defined in the plan. The ESOP trust purchased 217,863 shares of common stock in the open market using proceeds of a loan from the Company. The total cost of shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $2.3 million, reflecting an average cost per share of $10.58. The Bank will make cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company. The loan bears a variable interest rate that adjusts annually every January 1st to the then published Prime Rate (3.25% at January 1, 2012) with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over thirty years. The loan is secured by shares of the Company’s stock.

 

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As the debt is repaid, shares are released as collateral and allocated to qualified employees. Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the then current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.

 

At December 31, 2012, shares allocated to participants totaled 103,545. Unallocated ESOP shares held in suspense totaled 114,318 at December 31, 2012 and had a fair market value of $480,136. The Company's expense for the ESOP was $15,000 and $8,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

NOTE F – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

The components of other comprehensive loss and the related income tax effects are as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011 
       Tax   Net of       Tax   Net of 
   Before Tax   Benefit   Tax   Before Tax   Benefit   Tax 
   Amount   (Expense)   Amount   Amount   (Expense)   Amount 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising                              
during period on:                              
                               
Available-for-sale investments  $(129)  $44   $(85)  $73   $(32)  $41 
Less reclassification adjustment for                              
gains realized in net income   (64)   26    (38)   (84)   34    (50)
Interest rate derivatives   (20)   8    (12)   (23)   9    (14)
                               
Other comprehensive loss, net  $(213)  $78   $(135)  $(34)  $11   $(23)

 

 

NOTE G – FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

 

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Our securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned, or OREO. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

 

In accordance with ASC 820, we group our assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

 

  Level 1 - Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
     
  Level 2 - Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
     
  Level 3 - Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect our own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. The results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

 

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We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Securities available-for-sale

Our available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. Our securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of U.S government and government-sponsored enterprise obligations, municipal bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. Our independent pricing service provides us with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in our portfolio. Various modeling techniques are used to determine pricing for our mortgage-backed securities, including option pricing and discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data.

 

Derivative financial instruments

The Company uses interest rate floors to manage its interest rate risk. The interest rate floors have been designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.

 

The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

   Fair Value at December 31, 2012 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                    
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                    
Mortgage backed securities - residential  $1,809   $   $1,809   $ 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                    
Mortgage-backed securities-residential   7,744        7,744     
Mortgage backed securities-commercial   4,174        4,174     
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential   1,012        1,012     
Total securities available for sale  $14,739   $   $14,739   $ 

 

   Fair Value at September 30, 2012 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                    
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                    
Mortgage backed securities - residential  $1,861   $   $1,861   $ 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                    
Mortgage-backed securities-residential   8,575        8,575     
Mortgage backed securities-commercial   4,228        4,228     
Debt securities   1,067        1,067     
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential   1,055        1,055     
Total securities available for sale  $16,786   $   $16,786   $ 

 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

 

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Impaired Loans

Loans which meet certain criteria are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. All amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Three impairment measurement methods are used, depending upon the collateral securing the asset: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate (the rate of return implicit in the loan); 2) the asset’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling and disposition costs, if the asset is collateral dependent. The regulatory agencies require this method for loans from which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. Our impaired loans are generally collateral dependent and, as such, are carried at the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Fair value is estimated through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and, as such, are generally classified as Level 3.

 

Appraisals of collateral securing impaired loans are conducted by approved, qualified, and independent third-party appraisers. Such appraisals are ordered via the Bank’s credit administration department, independent from the lender who originated the loan, once the loan is deemed impaired, as described in the previous paragraph. Impaired loans are generally re-evaluated with an updated appraisal within one year of the last appraisal. However, the Company also obtains updated appraisals on performing construction loans that are approaching their maturity date to determine whether or not the fair value of the collateral securing the loan remains sufficient to cover the loan amount prior to considering an extension. The Company discounts the appraised “as is” value of the collateral for estimated selling and disposition costs and compares the resulting fair value of collateral to the outstanding loan amount. If the outstanding loan amount is greater than the discounted fair value, the Company requires a reduction in the outstanding loan balance or additional collateral before considering an extension to the loan. If the borrower is unwilling or unable to reduce the loan balance or increase the collateral securing the loan, it is deemed impaired and the difference between the loan amount and the fair value of collateral, net of estimated selling and disposition costs, is charged off through a reduction of the allowance for loan loss.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

The fair value of other real estate owned is determined through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions. As such, other real estate owned is generally classified as Level 3.

 

The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012.

 

   Fair Value at December 31, 2012 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                 
Impaired loans  $3,755   $   $   $3,755 
Other real estate owned                
   $3,755   $   $   $3,755 

 

  

   Fair Value at September 30, 2012 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                 
Impaired loans  $5,984   $   $   $5,984 
Other real estate owned   464            464 
   $6,448   $   $   $6,448 

  

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments not already disclosed above for which it is practicable to estimate fair value:

 

Cash and interest earning deposits with banks: The carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

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Held to maturity securities: The fair values of our held to maturity securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. Our independent pricing service provides us with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in our portfolio.

 

Loans: Fair value for the loan portfolio, excluding impaired loans with specific loss allowances, is estimated based on discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”) stock: The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates fair value and considers the limited marketability of the investment.

 

Bank-owned life insurance: The carrying amounts are based on the cash surrender values of the individual policies, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Deposits: The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as money market deposit accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts and savings accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is equivalent to current market rates for deposits of similar size, type and maturity.

 

Accrued interest receivable and payable: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances and securities sold under reverse repurchase agreements: The fair value of borrowings is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is equivalent to the rate currently offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York for borrowings of similar maturity and terms.

 

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees. The fair value of letters of credit is based on the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated cost to terminate the letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments including commitments to extend credit and the fair value of letters of credit are considered immaterial.

 

The following presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments carried at cost or amortized cost as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012.  This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates level 1 fair value.  For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.  For financial liabilities such as interest-bearing demand, NOW, and money market savings deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products having no stated maturity.

 

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   Carrying   Fair   Fair Value Measurement Placement 
   Value   Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
December 31, 2012                         
Financial instruments - assets                         
Investment securities held-to-maturity  $41,213   $42,268   $2,999   $39,269   $ 
Loans   391,722    402,568            402,568 
                          
Financial instruments - liabilities                         
Certificate of deposit   157,504    159,528        159,528     
Borrowings   40,103    42,193        42,193     
                          
September 30, 2012                         
Financial instruments - assets                         
Investment securities held-to-maturity  $41,068   $42,130   $2,891   $39,239   $ 
Loans   385,270    396,111            396,111 
                          
Financial instruments - liabilities                         
Certificate of deposit   158,461    160,753        160,753     
Borrowings   41,503    43,898        43,898     

 

 

NOTE H - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012:

 

   At December 31, 2012 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                    
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                    
Mortgage backed securities - residential  $1,814   $   $(5)  $1,809 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:               
Mortgage-backed securities-residential   7,614    130        7,744 
Mortgage backed securities-commercial   4,031    143        4,174 
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential   990    23    (1)   1,012 
Total securities available for sale  $14,449   $296   $(6)  $14,739 

 

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   September 30, 2012 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                    
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                    
Mortgage backed securities - residential  $1,850   $11   $   $1,861 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                    
Mortgage-backed securities-residential   8,368    207        8,575 
Mortgage backed securities-commercial   4,053    175        4,228 
Debt securities   1,000    67        1,067 
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential   1,031    25    (1)   1,055 
Total securities available for sale  $16,302   $485   $(1)  $16,786 

 

The maturities of the debt securities and mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2012 are summarized in the following table:

 

   At December 31, 2012 
   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Due within 1 year  $   $ 
Due after 1 but within 5 years        
Due after 5 but within 10 years        
Due after 10 years        
Total debt securities        
           
Mortgage-backed securities:          
Residential   10,418    10,565 
Commercial   4,031    4,174 
Total  $14,449   $14,739 

 

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities held to maturity at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012:

 

   At December 31, 2012 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities held to maturity:                    
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                    
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  $9,731   $350   $(5)  $10,076 
Mortgage-backed securities-commercial   1,503    13        1,516 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                       
Mortgage backed securities-residential   19,592    681    (14)   20,259 
Debt securities   6,004    7    (11)   6,000 
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential   1,342    34        1,376 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions   41    1        42 
Corporate securities   3,000        (1)   2,999 
Total securities held to maturity  $41,213   $1,086   $(31)  $42,268 

 

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   September 30, 2012 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities held to maturity:                    
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                    
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  $10,790   $414   $(8)  $11,196 
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial   1,522    14        1,536 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                    
Mortgage backed securities - residential   18,578    722    (5)   19,295 
Debt securities   5,770    6        5,776 
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential   1,367    27        1,394 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions   41    1        42 
Corporate securities   3,000        (109)   2,891 
Total securities held to maturity  $41,068   $1,184   $(122)  $42,130 

 

The maturities of the debt securities and the mortgage backed securities held to maturity at December 31, 2012 are summarized in the following table:

 

   At December 31, 2012 
   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Due within 1 year  $   $ 
Due after 1 but within 5 years   3,041    3,041 
Due after 5 but within 10 years   1,000    994 
Due after 10 years   5,004    5,006 
Total debt securities   9,045    9,041 
           
Mortgage-backed securities:          
Residential   30,665    31,711 
Commercial   1,503    1,516 
Total  $41,213   $42,268 

 

 

NOTE I – IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The Company recognizes credit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities in earnings while noncredit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities not expected to be sold are recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).

 

We review our investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for indications of impairment. This review includes analyzing the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been lower than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the market. We evaluate our intent and ability to hold debt securities based upon our investment strategy for the particular type of security and our cash flow needs, liquidity position, capital adequacy and interest rate risk position. In addition, the risk of future other-than-temporary impairment may be influenced by prolonged recession in the U.S. economy, changes in real estate values and interest deferrals.

 

Investment securities with fair values less than their amortized cost contain unrealized losses. The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012 for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which the loss has been outstanding:

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       December 31, 2012 
       Less Than 12 Months   12 Months Or Greater   Total 
   Number of   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Securities   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 
       (Dollars in thousands) 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                                   
Mortgage-backed securities - residential   2   $1,809   $(5)  $1,580   $(5)  $3,389   $(10)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises                                   
Mortgage backed securities - residential   2    3,050    (14)           3,050    (14)
Debt securities   2    1,987    (11)           1,987    (11)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential   1            26    (1)   26    (1)
Corporate securities   1            2,999    (1)   2,999    (1)
Total   8   $6,846   $(30)  $4,605   $(7)  $11,451   $(37)

 

       September 30, 2012 
       Less Than 12 Months   12 Months Or Greater   Total 
   Number of   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Securities   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 
       (Dollars in thousands) 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                            
Mortgage-backed securities - residential   1   $   $   $1,729   $(8)  $1,729   $(8)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                              
Mortgage backed securities - residential   1    1,143    (5)           1,143    (5)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential   3            26    (1)   26    (1)
Corporate securities   1            2,891    (109)   2,891    (109)
Total   6   $1,143   $(5)  $4,646   $(118)  $5,789   $(123)

 

The investment securities listed above currently have fair values less than amortized cost and therefore contain unrealized losses. The Company evaluated these securities and determined that the decline in value was primarily related to fluctuations in the interest rate environment and were not related to any company or industry specific event. At December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, there were eight and six, respectively, investment securities with unrealized losses.

 

The Company anticipates full recovery of amortized costs with respect to these securities. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and has determined that it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these securities prior to maturity or market price recovery. Management has considered factors regarding other than temporarily impaired securities and determined that there are no securities with impairment that is other than temporary as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012.

 

 

NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

Loans receivable, net were comprised of the following:

 

   December 31,   September 30, 
   2012   2012 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
         
One-to four-family residential  $158,236   $157,536 
Commercial real estate   155,991    148,806 
Construction   18,322    17,952 
Home equity lines of credit   22,562    23,435 
Commercial business   31,548    29,930 
Other   9,004    11,265 
           
Total loans receivable   395,663    388,924 
Net deferred loan costs   153    204 
Allowance for loan losses   (4,094)   (3,858)
           
Total loans receivable, net  $391,722   $385,270 

 

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The segments of the Bank’s loan portfolio are disaggregated to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The residential mortgage loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes: amortizing term loans, which are primarily first liens, and home equity lines of credit, which are generally second liens. The commercial real estate loan segment is further disaggregated into three classes. Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by multifamily structures, owner-occupied commercial structures, and non-owner occupied nonresidential properties. The construction loan segment consists primarily of loans to developers or investors for the purpose of acquiring, developing and constructing residential or commercial structures and to a lesser extent one-to-four family residential construction loans made to individuals for the acquisition of and/or construction on a lot or lots on which a residential dwelling is to be built. Construction loans to developers and investors have a higher risk profile because the ultimate buyer, once development is completed, is generally not known at the time of the loan. The commercial business loan segment consists of loans made for the purpose of financing the activities of commercial customers and consists primarily of revolving lines of credit. The consumer loan segment consists primarily of stock-secured installment loans, but also includes unsecured personal loans and overdraft lines of credit connected with customer deposit accounts.

 

Management evaluates individual loans in all segments for possible impairment if the loan either is in nonaccrual status, or is risk rated Substandard and is greater than 90 days past due. Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

 

Once the determination has been made that a loan is impaired, the recorded investment in the loan is compared to the fair value of the loan using one of three methods: (a) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral securing the loan, less anticipated selling and disposition costs. The method is selected on a loan-by loan basis, with management primarily utilizing the fair value of collateral method. If there is a shortfall between the fair value of the loan and the recorded investment in the loan, the Company charges the difference to the allowance for loan loss as a charge-off and carries the impaired loan on its books at fair value. It is the Company’s policy to evaluate impaired loans on an annual basis to ensure the recorded investment in a loan does not exceed its fair value.

 

The following table presents impaired loans by class, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and charged-off and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary at the dates presented:

 

           Impaired             
           Loans with             
   Impaired Loans with   No Specific             
   Specific Allowance   Allowance   Total Impaired Loans 
                   Unpaid   Average Recorded 
At and for the three months  Recorded   Related   Recorded   Recorded   Principal   Investment 
ended December 31, 2012  Investment   Allowance   Investment   Investment   Balance   During the Period 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
                         
One-to four-family residential  $   $   $7,160   $7,160   $7,706   $7,142 
Commercial real estate   3,987    795    2,272    6,259    7,039    6,342 
Construction           5,141    5,141    6,854    5,141 
Home equity lines of credit   1,339    120    981    2,320    2,549    2,316 
Commercial business   665    333    57    722    722    390 
Other                       6 
Total impaired loans  $5,991   $1,248   $15,611   $21,602   $24,870   $21,336 

 

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           Impaired             
           Loans with             
   Impaired Loans with   No Specific             
   Specific Allowance   Allowance   Total Impaired Loans 
                   Unpaid   Average Recorded 
At and for the year ended  Recorded   Related   Recorded   Recorded   Principal   Investment 
September 30, 2012  Investment   Allowance   Investment   Investment   Balance   During the Year 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
                         
One-to four-family residential  $   $   $7,124   $7,124   $7,594   $5,342 
Commercial real estate   3,999    798    2,425    6,424    7,204    7,094 
Construction           5,141    5,141    6,927    9,807 
Home equity lines of credit   1,340    122    967    2,307    2,475    1,579 
Commercial business           57    57    57    217 
Other   12    12        12    12    2 
Total impaired loans  $5,351   $932   $15,714   $21,065   $24,269   $24,042 

 

   For the Three Months 
   Ended December 31, 2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
     
One-to four-family residential  $3,686 
Commercial real estate   6,856 
Construction   13,530 
Home equity lines of credit   748 
Commercial business   246 
Other    
Average investment in impaired loans  $25,065 

 

There was no interest income recognized on impaired loans during the periods presented.

 

Management uses a ten point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first six categories are considered not criticized, and are aggregated as “Pass” rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. All loans greater than three months past due are considered Substandard. Any portion of a loan that has been charged off is placed in the Loss category.

 

To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Bank has a structured loan rating process with several layers of internal and external oversight. Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass categories unless a specific action, such as severe delinquency, bankruptcy, repossession, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Bank’s Commercial Loan Officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. The Asset Review Committee performs monthly reviews of all commercial relationships internally rated 6 (“Watch”) or worse. Confirmation of the appropriate risk grade is performed by an external Loan Review Company that semi-annually reviews and assesses loans within the portfolio. Generally, the external consultant reviews commercial relationships greater than $500,000 and/or criticized relationships greater than $250,000. Detailed reviews, including plans for resolution, are performed on loans classified as Substandard on a monthly basis.

 

The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful within the Bank’s internal risk rating system at the dates presented:

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       Special             
   Pass   Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
                     
   (Dollars in thousands) 
December 31, 2012                    
One-to four-family residential  $146,366   $4,481   $7,389   $   $158,236 
Commercial real estate   143,382    5,358    5,572    1,679    155,991 
Construction   8,250    4,931    5,141        18,322 
Home equity lines of credit   19,409    833    981    1,339    22,562 
Commercial business   28,447    2,379    57    665    31,548 
Other   9,004                9,004 
Total  $354,858   $17,982   $19,140   $3,683   $395,663 

 

       Special             
   Pass   Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
                     
   (Dollars in thousands) 
September 30, 2012                    
One-to four-family residential  $146,487   $3,925   $7,124   $   $157,536 
Commercial real estate   137,616    3,063    6,448    1,679    148,806 
Construction   8,274    4,537    5,141        17,952 
Home equity lines of credit   20,295    833    967    1,340    23,435 
Commercial business   26,057    3,151    722        29,930 
Other   11,253        12        11,265 
Total  $349,982   $15,509   $20,414   $3,019   $388,924 

 

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrual loans at the dates presented:

 

       30-59   60-89                 
       Days   Days   90 Days +   Total   Non-   Total 
   Current   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Accrual   Loans 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
December 31, 2012                                   
One-to four-family residential  $145,936   $748   $3,359   $8,193   $12,300   $8,193   $158,236 
Commercial real estate   144,462    274    4,011    7,244    11,529    7,244    155,991 
Construction   13,181            5,141    5,141    5,141    18,322 
Home equity lines of credit   20,752    1,037    18    755    1,810    755    22,562 
Commercial business   30,610    81        857    938    857    31,548 
Other   8,988    6        10    16    10    9,004 
Total  $363,929   $2,146   $7,388   $22,200   $31,734   $22,200   $395,663 

 

       30-59   60-89                 
       Days   Days   90 Days +   Total   Non-   Total 
   Current   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Accrual   Loans 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
September 30, 2012                                   
One-to four-family residential  $147,749   $621   $1,589   $7,577   $9,787   $7,577   $157,536 
Commercial real estate   141,674        708    6,424    7,132    6,424    148,806 
Construction   12,811            5,141    5,141    5,141    17,952 
Home equity lines of credit   22,353    160    59    863    1,082    863    23,435 
Commercial business   29,761    10    102    57    169    57    29,930 
Other   11,253            12    12    12    11,265 
Total  $365,601   $791   $2,458   $20,074   $23,323   $20,074   $388,924 

 

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An allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is maintained to absorb losses from the loan portfolio.  The ALL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of NPLs.

 

The Bank’s methodology for determining the ALL is based on the requirements of ASC Section 310-10-35 for loans individually evaluated for impairment (discussed above) and ASC Subtopic 450-20 for loans collectively evaluated for impairment, as well as the Interagency Policy Statements on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and other bank regulatory guidance.

 

Loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are analyzed with general allowances being made as appropriate. For general allowances, historical loss trends are used in the estimation of losses in the current portfolio. These historical loss amounts are modified by other qualitative and economic factors.

 

The loans are segmented into classes based on their inherent varying degrees of risk, as described above. Management tracks the historical net charge-off activity by segment and utilizes this figure, as a percentage of the segment, as the general reserve percentage for pooled, homogenous loans that have not been deemed impaired. Typically, an average of losses incurred over a defined number of consecutive historical years is used. A 5 year history is currently utilized for all loan segments except for construction loans, where the highest single year loss percentage of the most recent five years is used in place of a 5 year average.

 

Non-impaired credits are segregated for the application of qualitative factors. Management has identified a number of additional qualitative factors which it uses to supplement the historical charge-off factor because these factors are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the existing loan pools to differ from historical loss experience. The additional factors that are evaluated quarterly and updated using information obtained from internal, regulatory, and governmental sources are: national and local economic trends and conditions; levels of and trends in delinquency rates and non-accrual loans; trends in volumes and terms of loans; effects of changes in lending policies; experience, ability, and depth of lending staff; value of underlying collateral; and concentrations of credit from a loan type, industry and/or geographic standpoint.

 

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALL.  When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ALL. Since loans individually evaluated for impairment are promptly written down to their fair value, typically there is no portion of the ALL for loans individually evaluated for impairment.

 

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and related activity for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

   One-to Four-           Home Equity                 
   Family   Commercial       Lines of   Commercial             
   Residential   Real Estate   Construction   Credit   Business   Other   Unallocated   Total 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                                 
Balance-September 30, 2012  $610   $1,929   $640   $232   $383   $23   $41   $3,858 
Charge-offs   (192)                   (13)       (205)
Recoveries                                
Provision   251    (85)   (169)   1    406    8    29    441 
Balance-December 31, 2012  $668   $1,844   $471   $233   $789   $18   $70   $4,094 

 

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   One-to Four-           Home Equity                 
   Family   Commercial       Lines of   Commercial             
   Residential   Real Estate   Construction   Credit   Business   Other   Unallocated   Total 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                                 
Balance-September 30, 2011  $734   $1,266   $1,043   $101   $551   $13   $104   $3,812 
Charge-offs           (184)   (81)   (69)            (334)
Recoveries                                 
Provision   (148)   245    90    58    135    (7)   (3)   370 
Balance-December 31, 2011  $586   $1,511   $949   $78   $617   $6   $101   $3,848 

 

The following tables summarize the ALL by loan category, segregated into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012:  

 

   One-to Four-           Home Equity                 
   Family   Commercial       Lines of   Commercial             
   Residential   Real Estate   Construction   Credit   Business   Other   Unallocated   Total 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Balance- December 31, 2012  $669   $1,844   $471   $233   $789   $18   $70   $4,094 
Individually evaluated                                        
for impairment       795        120    333            1,248 
Collectively evaluated                                        
for impairment   669    1,049    471    113    456    18    70    2,846 
                                         
Loans receivable:                                        
Balance-December 31, 2012  $158,236   $155,991   $18,322   $22,562   $31,548   $9,004        $395,663 
Individually evaluated                                        
for impairment   7,160    6,259    5,141    2,324    722             21,606 
Collectively evaluated                                        
for impairment   151,076    149,732    13,181    20,238    30,826    9,004         374,057 

 

   One-to Four-           Home Equity                 
   Family   Commercial       Lines of   Commercial             
   Residential   Real Estate   Construction   Credit   Business   Other   Unallocated   Total 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Balance- September 30, 2012  $610   $1,929   $640   $232   $383   $23   $41   $3,858 
Individually evaluated                                        
for impairment       798        122        12        932 
Collectively evaluated                                        
for impairment   610    1,131    640    110    383    11    41    2,926 
                                         
Loans receivable:                                        
Balance-September 30, 2012  $157,536   $148,806   $17,952   $23,435   $29,930   $11,265        $388,924 
Individually evaluated                                        
for impairment   7,124    6,424    5,141    2,307    57    12         21,065 
Collectively evaluated                                        
for impairment   150,412    142,382    12,811    21,128    29,873    11,253         367,859 

 

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and actual losses will vary from current estimates. Management believes that the segmentation of the loan portfolio into homogeneous pools and the related historical loss ratios and other qualitative factors, as well as the consistency in the application of assumptions, result in an ALL that is representative of the risk found in the components of the portfolio at any given date.

 

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The Bank has adopted FASB issue ASU No. 2011-02 on the determination of whether a loan restructuring is considered to be a Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”). A TDR is a loan that has been modified whereby the Bank has agreed to make certain concessions to a borrower to meet the needs of both the borrower and the Bank to maximize the ultimate recovery of a loan. TDR occurs when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties and the loan is modified using a modification that would otherwise not be granted to the borrower. The types of concessions granted are generally included, but not limited to interest rate reductions, limitations on the accrued interest charged, term extensions, and deferment of principal.

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the bank entered into TDRs with borrowings having financial difficulties. These TDRs involved lower than market interest rates and are summarized as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended December 31, 2012 
   Number of   Investment Before   Investment After 
   Loans   TDR Modification   TDR Modification 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Construction   1   $67   $67 
                
Total   1   $67   $67 

 

   Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 
   Number of   Investment Before   Investment After 
   Loans   TDR Modification   TDR Modification 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
One-to four-family residential   1   $1,749   $1,749 
Commercial real estate   1    249    249 
                
Total   2   $1,998   $1,998 

 

A default on a troubled debt restructured loan for purposes of this disclosure occurs when a borrower is 90 days past due or a foreclosure or repossession of the applicable collateral has occurred. During the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, no defaults occurred on troubled debt restructured loans that were modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months.

 

 

NOTE K - DEPOSITS

 

A summary of deposits by type of account are summarized as follows:

 

   December 31,   September 30, 
   2012   2012 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
         
Demand accounts  $64,418   $50,897 
Savings accounts   53,536    55,293 
NOW accounts   39,198    44,312 
Money market accounts   109,721    107,555 
Certificates of deposit   129,357    129,716 
Retirement certificates   28,147    28,745 
   $424,377   $416,518 

 

 

NOTE L – INCOME TAXES

 

The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

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Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The valuation allowance is assessed by management on a quarterly basis and adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. In assessing whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, management considers projections of future taxable income, the projected periods in which current temporary differences will be deductible, the availability of carry forwards, feasible and permissible tax planning strategies and existing tax laws and regulations. Due to the uncertainty of the Company's ability to realize the benefit of certain deferred tax assets within statutory time limits, the net deferred tax assets are partially offset by a valuation allowance at December 31, 2012, the amount of which has not materially changed from that in place at September 30, 2012.

 

A reconciliation of income tax between the amounts calculated based upon pre-tax income at the Company’s federal statutory rate and the amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

 

   For the Three Months 
   Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (in thousands) 
         
Income tax expense at 34%          
statutory federal tax rate  $141   $13 
State tax expense   24    8 
Other   (33)   (14)
           
Income tax expense  $132   $7 

 

 

NOTE M - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

 

The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the balance sheets.

 

   2012 
   December 31   September 30 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Financial instruments whose contract amounts          
represent credit risk          
Letters of credit  $1,436   $1,450 
Unused lines of credit   47,435    41,162 
Fixed rate loan commitments   4,715    1,988 
Variable rate loan commitments   3,423    14,112 
           
   $57,009   $58,712 

  

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this filing and in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company’s press releases or other public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases, “anticipate,” “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “projected,” “believes”, or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those risks previously disclosed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, regulatory considerations, competition, technological developments, retention and recruitment of qualified personnel, and market acceptance of the Company’s pricing, products and services, and with respect to the loans extended by the Bank and real estate owned, the following: risks related to the economic environment in the market areas in which the Bank operates, particularly with respect to the real estate market in New Jersey; the risk that the value of the real estate securing these loans may decline in value; and the risk that significant expense may be incurred by the Company in connection with the resolution of these loans.

 

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advises readers that various factors, including regional and national economic conditions, substantial changes in levels of market interest rates, credit and other risks of lending and investing activities, and competitive and regulatory factors, could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Critical accounting policies may involve complex subjective decisions or assessments. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of our most critical. Due to the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions utilized and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses, the methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management.

As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans.

Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates by management that may be susceptible to significant change based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions.

The evaluation has a specific and general component. The specific component relates to loans that are delinquent or otherwise identified as impaired through the application of our loan review process and our loan grading system. All such loans are evaluated individually, with principal consideration given to the value of the collateral securing the loan and discounted cash flows. Specific impairment allowances are established as required by this analysis. The general component is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, risk weighting (if applicable) and payment history. We also analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic and industry concentrations. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general component of the allowance for loan losses.

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Actual loan losses may be significantly greater than the allowances we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

 

Other Real Estate Owned. Real estate acquired through foreclosure, or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, is recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of acquisition or transfer, and subsequently at the lower of its new cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. Adjustments to the carrying value at the date of acquisition or transfer are charged to the allowance for loan losses. The carrying value of the individual properties is subsequently adjusted to the extent it exceeds estimated fair value less estimated selling costs, at which time a provision for losses on such real estate is charged to operations.

 

Appraisals are critical in determining the fair value of the other real estate owned amount. Assumptions for appraisals are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property. The assumptions supporting such appraisals are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable.

Deferred Income Taxes. The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant.

 

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012

 

Total assets increased $5.8 million, or 1.1%, to $514.6 million during the three months ended December 31, 2012. The increase was attributable to higher loans receivable, net of allowance for loan loss, which increased $6.5 million.

 

Cash and interest bearing deposits with banks increased $1.8 million, or 17.8%, to $11.8 million at December 31, 2012 from $10.0 million at September 30, 2012. Deposit inflows as well as sales and amortization of investment securities accounted for the year-to-date increase.

 

Total loans receivable increased $6.7 million during the three months ended December 31, 2012 to $395.7 million and were comprised of $158.2 million (40.0%) one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, $156.0 million (39.4%) commercial real estate loans, $31.5 million (8.0%) commercial business loans, $22.6 million (5.7%) home equity lines of credit loans, $18.3 million (4.6%) construction loans and $9.0 million (2.3%) other loans. Expansion of the portfolio during the quarter ended December 31, 2012 occurred primarily in commercial real estate, which increased $7.2 million, followed by commercial business loans, which increased $1.6 million, one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, which increased $700,000, and construction loans, which increased $370,000. Offsetting the increases were decreases in other and home equity lines of credit, which decreased $2.3 million and $873,000, respectively.

 

Total non-performing loans (“NPLs”) defined as loans 90 days or more delinquent, increased by $2.1 million, or 10.6%, to $22.2 million at December 31, 2012 from $20.1 million at September 30, 2012. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans was 5.6% at December 31, 2012 compared to 5.2% at September 30, 2012.

 

Included in the non-performing loan totals were twenty-seven residential mortgage loans totaling $8.2 million, seventeen commercial loans totaling $8.1 million, six construction loans totaling $5.1 million, five home equity lines of credit totaling $755,000 and one consumer loan totaling $10,000.

 

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During the three months ended December 31, 2012, the allowance for loan loss increased by $236,000 to $4,094,000. The increase during the quarter was primarily attributable to growth in the loan portfolio.

 

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans decreased to 18.4% at December 31, 2012 from 19.2% at September 30, 2012. Our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans increased to 1.03% at December 31, 2012 from 0.99% at September 30, 2012.

 

Future increases in the allowance for loan losses may be necessary based on the growth of the loan portfolio, the change in composition of the loan portfolio, possible future increases in non-performing loans and charge-offs, and the possible continuation of the current adverse economic environment.

 

Adverse economic conditions have led to high levels of NPLs, particularly in the Company’s one-to four-family residential, commercial real estate and construction loan portfolios. The repayment of construction loans is typically dependent upon the sale of the collateral securing the loan, which has been negatively impacted by rapid deterioration in the housing market and decreased buyer demand. As a result, construction projects have slowed and reached their maturity dates. In order for the Company to extend the loans beyond the original maturity date, the value of the collateral securing the loan must be assessed, which is typically done by obtaining an updated third-party appraisal. Given the deterioration in the economy and, specifically, the housing market, updated valuations of the collateral reflect depreciation from earlier assessments. To the extent that an updated valuation of the collateral is insufficient to cover a collateral-dependent loan, the Company reduces the balance of the loan via a charge to the allowance for loan loss.

 

At December 31, 2012, non-performing construction loans consisted of six loans totaling $5.1 million for the development of single family homes. These loans were used for land acquisition and construction in various locations in the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Magyar Bank is pursing foreclosure of the collateral securing the loans. Year-to-date, the Bank has not charged off any construction loan balances through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

 

Construction loans may contain interest reserves on which the interest is capitalized to the loan. At December 31, 2012, there was one performing construction loan with an interest reserve representing an outstanding balance of $695,000, original interest reserves of $75,000, advanced interest reserves of $5,000, and a remaining interest reserve balance of $70,000. At December 31, 2011, there was one performing construction loan with an interest reserve representing an outstanding balance of $292,000, original interest reserves of $95,000, advanced interest reserves of $3,000, and a remaining interest reserve balance of $92,000.

 

Underwriting for construction loans with and without interest reserves has followed a uniform process. Construction loan progress is monitored on a monthly basis by management as well as by the Board of Directors. Each time an advance is requested, an inspection is made of the project by an outside engineer or appraiser, depending on the size and complexity of the project, to determine the amount of work completed and if the costs to date are supported adequately. The Bank’s construction loan operations personnel compare the advance request with the original budget and remaining loan funds available to ensure the project is in balance and that at all times the amount remaining on the loan is sufficient to complete the project.

 

A number of the Bank’s construction loans have been extended due to slower sales as a result of economic conditions. In cases where updated appraisals reflect collateral values insufficient to cover the loan, additional collateral and/or a principal reduction is required to extend the loan. Some of the Bank’s loans that originally had interest reserves are non-performing. The Bank does not currently have any NPLs with active interest reserves. Once a loan is deemed impaired, any interest reserve is frozen and the loan is placed on non-accrual so that no future interest income is recorded on these loans.

 

NPLs secured by one-to four-family residential properties including home equity lines of credit increased $508,000 to $8.9 million at December 31, 2012 from $8.4 million at September 30, 2012. There were thirty-two NPLs in the category in varying stages of foreclosure. The Company has not and does not intend to originate or purchase sub-prime loans or option-ARM loans. Fiscal year-to-date, the Bank has charged off $192,000 in residential and home equity line of credit loans through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

 

Non-performing commercial real estate loans increased $820,000 to $7.2 million at December 31, 2012 from $6.4 million at September 30, 2012. The eleven non-accrual loans were in various stages of foreclosure and collection at December 31, 2012. Fiscal year-to-date, there have been no charge-offs to commercial real estate loans.

 

Non-performing commercial business loans increased $800,000 to $857,000 at December 31, 2012 from $57,000 at September 30, 2012. Fiscal year-to-date, there have been no charge-offs to commercial business loans.

 

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Non-performing consumer loans decreased $3,000 to $10,000 at December 31, 2012 from $13,000 at September 30, 2012. Fiscal year-to-date, the Bank has charged off $12,000 in consumer loans through a reduction of its allowance for loan loss.

 

The allowance for loan loss does not typically include a specific reserve for NPLs as all such loans are reported at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, based upon updated independent appraisals of collateral or the discounted value of expected loan repayments. Valuations of such loans are performed on an annual basis with charge-offs recorded when appraised values, net of estimated selling and disposition costs, are less than the loan balances. Specific reserves may be used on occasions where an updated valuation is unavailable or where a short-term resolution to the impairment is anticipated. At December 31, 2012, the Bank held specific reserves of $1.2 million for six loans totaling $6.0 million.

 

At December 31, 2012, investment securities totaled $56.0 million, reflecting a decrease of $1.9 million, or 3.3%, from September 30, 2012. Investment securities at December 31, 2012 consisted of $44.6 million in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, $6.0 million in U.S. government-sponsored enterprise debt securities, $3.0 million in corporate notes, $2.4 million in “private-label” mortgage-backed securities, and $41,000 in state municipal bonds. There were no other-than-temporary-impairment charges for the Company’s investment securities for the three months ended December 31, 2012. The Company purchased $4.1 million of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise obligations, received repayments totaling $4.7 million and sold securities totaling $1.0 million during the three months ended December 31, 2012.

 

Other real estate owned decreased $402,000, or 3.0%, to $13.0 million during the three months ended December 31, 2012. The decrease was due to the sale of three properties totaling $561,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2012 for a loss of $8,000. The Bank is determining the proper course of action for its other real estate owned, which may include holding the properties until the real estate market improves, selling the properties to a developer and completing partially completed homes for either rental or sale.

 

Total deposits increased $7.9 million, or 1.9%, to $424.4 million during the three months ended December 31, 2012. The inflow in deposits occurred in non-interest checking accounts, which increased $13.5 million, or 26.6%, to $64.4 million and money market accounts, which increased $2.2 million, or 2.0%, to $109.7 million. Partially offsetting the increases were decreases in interest-bearing checking accounts, which decreased $5.1 million, or 11.5%, to $39.2 million, savings accounts, which decreased $1.8 million, or 3.2%, to $53.5 million, and certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts), which decreased $957,000, or 0.6%, to $157.5 million. Included with the total deposits at December 31, 2012 were $7.0 million in brokered certificates of deposit, reflecting a $500,000 decrease from $7.5 million at September 30, 2012.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances decreased $1.4 million, or 3.4%, to $35.1 million at December 31, 2012 from $36.5 million at September 30, 2012, while securities sold under agreements to repurchase were unchanged at $5.0 million at December 31, 2012.

 

Stockholders’ equity increased $166,000, or 0.4%, to $45.2 million at December 31, 2012 from $45.0 million at September 30, 2012. The increase was due to the Company’s results from operations, partially offset by changes in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive loss during the three month period.

 

The Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2012. Through December 31, 2012, the Company had repurchased 81,000 shares at an average price of $8.33 pursuant to the second stock repurchase plan, which has reduced outstanding shares to 5,807,344.

 

The Company’s book value per share increased to $7.78 at December 31, 2012 from $7.75 at September 30, 2012. The increase was due to the Company’s results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2012.

 

 

Average Balance Sheets for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

 

The table on the following page presents certain information regarding the Company’s financial condition and net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. The table presents the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. We derived average balances from daily balances over the periods indicated. Interest income includes fees that we consider adjustments to yields.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Comparative Average Balance Sheets

(Dollars In Thousands)

 

   For the Three Months Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   Average
Balance
   Interest
Income/
Expense
   Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
   Average
Balance
   Interest
Income/
Expense
   Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
 
     
Interest-earning assets:                              
Interest-earning deposits  $10,063   $7    0.27%   $15,996   $12    0.29% 
Loans receivable, net   386,825    4,546    4.66%    382,126    4,706    4.89% 
Securities                              
Taxable   56,828    372    2.60%    72,582    529    2.89% 
Tax-exempt (1)    41    1    9.09%    72    2    9.09% 
FHLB of NY stock   2,546    28    4.34%    2,299    24    4.12% 
Total interest-earning assets   456,303    4,954    4.31%    473,075    5,273    4.42% 
Noninterest-earning assets   53,451              54,297           
Total assets  $509,754             $527,372           
                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Savings accounts (2)   $54,460    37    0.27%   $59,882    74    0.49% 
NOW accounts (3)    146,693    136    0.37%    142,172    161    0.45% 
Time deposits (4)   158,603    643    1.61%    173,698    867    1.98% 
Total interest-bearing deposits   359,756    816    0.90%    375,752    1,102    1.16% 
Borrowings   44,573    358    3.19%    49,916    504    4.01% 
Total interest-bearing liabilities   404,329    1,174    1.15%    425,668    1,606    1.50% 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities   60,183              57,188           
Total liabilities   464,512              482,856           
Retained earnings   45,242              44,516           
Total liabilities and retained earnings  $509,754             $527,372           
                               
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment                      (1)     
Net interest and dividend income       $3,780             $3,666      
Interest rate spread             3.16%              2.92% 
Net interest-earning assets  $51,974             $47,407           
Net interest margin (5)             3.29%              3.07% 
Average interest-earning assets to average
interest-bearing liabilities
   112.85%              111.14%           

 

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

 

Net Income. Net income increased $251,000 during the three-month period ended December 31, 2012 compared with the three-month period ended December 31, 2011 due to a $114, 000, or 3.1% increase in net interest and dividend income to $3.8 million at December 31, 2012 from $3.7 million at December 31, 2011, an $82,000, or 14.2% increase in non-interest income to $661,000 at December 31, 2012 from $579,000 at December 31, 2011, and a $251,000, or 6.5% decrease in non-interest expense to $3.6 million at December 31, 2012 from $3.8 million at December 31, 2011.

 

Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income increased $114,000 to $3.8 million due to a higher net interest margin, which increased 22 basis points to 3.29% for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared to 3.07% for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The yield on the Company’s interest-earning assets fell 11 basis points to 4.31% for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from 4.42% for the three months ended December 31, 2011 primarily due to the lower overall interest rate environment. However, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities fell 35 basis points to 1.15% for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from 1.50% for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was attributable to the lower rate environment and a more favorable funding composition comprised of a larger percentage of lower-cost deposit account balances.

 

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income decreased $318,000, or 6.0%, to $5.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from $5.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The decrease was attributable to lower average interest-earning assets, which declined $16.8 million, or 3.5%, as well as a decrease in the yield on such assets of 11 basis points to 4.31% for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year period.

 

Interest earned on loans decreased $160,000, or 3.4%, to $4.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year period due to a 23 basis point decrease in the average yield on such loans to 4.66% from 4.89%. The decrease in yield between the two periods was due primarily to the lower market interest rate environment.

 

Interest earned on our investment securities, including interest-earning deposits and excluding Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, decreased $162,000, or 29.9%, to $380,000 due to a $21.7 million, or 24.5%, decrease in the average balance of such securities to $66.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012. The average yield decreased 18 basis points to 2.25% for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from 2.43% for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in yield was due to the lower overall interest rate market.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $432,000, or 26.9%, to $1.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from $1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities decreased $21.3 million, or 5.0%, between the two periods, while the cost on such liabilities fell 35 basis points to 1.15% for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year period.

 

The average balance of interest bearing deposits decreased $16.0 million to $359.8 million from $375.8 million while the average cost of such deposits decreased 26 basis points to 0.90% from 1.16% in the lower market interest rate environment. As a result, interest expense on deposits decreased $286,000 to $816,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from $1.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011.

 

Interest expense on advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $146,000, or 29.0%, to $358,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from $504,000 for the prior year period due to a decrease in the average balance of such borrowings to $44.6 million from $49.9 million. In addition, the average cost of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased 82 basis points to 3.19% for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from 4.01% for the prior year period, reflecting the repayment of a higher interest-bearing $10 million security sold under agreements to repurchase between periods.

 

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur. After an evaluation of these factors, management recorded a provision of $441,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared to a provision of $370,000 for the prior year period. The provision for loan losses increased $71,000, or 19.2%, during the current period compared with the prior year period primarily attributable to a $4.7 million increase in an average balance in the loan portfolio.

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Net charge-offs were $205,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared to $334,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The Bank reduced the carrying balance on four loans totaling $416,000 by $205,000 to the appraised fair value of collateral, net of estimated disposition costs, securing the loans. These consisted of two home equity loans, one mortgage loan, and one unsecured consumer loan.

 

Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a quarterly basis, and establishes the provision for loan losses based on the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph. As management evaluates the allowance for loan losses, the increased risk associated with larger non-homogenous construction, commercial real estate and commercial business loans may result in larger additions to the allowance for loan losses in future periods.

Other Income. Non-interest income increased $82,000, or 14.2%, to $661,000 during the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared to $579,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The increase in non-interest income was primarily attributable to higher net gains on the sales of assets, which were $329,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared with $200,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011. Offsetting these increases was a decrease in service charge fee income of $36,000 which was a result of lower deposit and loan service fees received during the current year period.

 

Other Expenses. During the three months ended December 31, 2012, non-interest expenses decreased $251,000 to $3.6 million from $3.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily the result of lower Other Real Estate Owned expenses, which decreased by $117,000 to $141,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012 from $258,000 for the prior year period. In addition, compensation and employee benefit expenses fell $57,000, or 3.1%, due to lower stock award and option expenses, loan servicing expenses fell $44,000, or 45.8%, due to lower non-performing loan expenses, and occupancy expenses fell $31,000, or 4.3%, due to the closure of a retail office in February 2012.

 

Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded tax expense of $132,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012, compared to $7,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011, reflecting increased pre-tax income.

 

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Liquidity

 

The Company’s liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, pay withdrawals of deposits, and other cash outflows in an efficient, cost-effective manner. The Company’s short-term sources of liquidity include maturity, repayment and sales of assets, excess cash and cash equivalents, new deposits, other borrowings, and new advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. There has been no material adverse change during the three months ended December 31, 2012 in the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to fund their operations.

 

At December 31, 2012, the Company had commitments outstanding under letters of credit of $1.4 million, commitments to originate loans of $8.1 million, and commitments to fund undisbursed balances of closed loans and unused lines of credit of $47.4 million. There has been no material change during the three months ended December 31, 2012 in any of the Company’s other contractual obligations or commitments to make future payments.

 

Capital Requirements

 

On April 22, 2010, Magyar Bank entered into agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), its principal federal banking regulator, and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the "Department"), which required the Bank to take certain measures to improve its safety and soundness. In connection with these agreements, the Bank stipulated to the issuance by the FDIC and the Department of consent orders against the Bank (the "Consent Orders") relating to certain findings from an examination of the Bank. The Consent Orders were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 on April 23, 2010.

 

Among the corrective actions required were for the Bank to develop, within 30 days of the April 22, 2010 effective date of the Consent Orders, a written capital plan that details the manner in which the Bank will achieve a Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank's total assets of at least 8%, and total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets of at least 12%. The Bank developed and filed a capital plan on a timely basis with the FDIC and the Department.

 

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On March 2, 2012 the Bank was informed in writing by the FDIC and the Department that the Consent Order entered into with the FDIC and the Department in April 2010 had been terminated. The FDIC and the Department cited the substantial compliance with the Order by the Bank as the reason for the termination of the Order. The Bank is required to maintain Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank's total assets of at least 8%, and total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets of at least 12%.

 

At December 31, 2012, the Bank’s Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank's total assets was 8.56%, and total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets was 13.11%.

 

 

Item 3- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

 

 

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during its three months ended December 31, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal proceedings

On December 14, 2011, Elizabeth E. Hance, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank, filed a lawsuit against the Company and its directors in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County. The lawsuit alleges, among other things, breach of contract and employment discrimination in connection with Ms. Hance’s December 2009 separation from employment and seeks severance that she claims she was entitled to, as well as other compensatory and punitive damages. The Company believes that the failure to pay Ms. Hance severance was the result of applicable regulatory prohibitions, and intends to defend the suit vigorously.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
a.)Not applicable.

 

b.)Not applicable.

 

c.)The Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2012. Through December 31, 2012, the Company had repurchased 81,000 shares at an average price of $8.33 pursuant to the second stock repurchase plan, which has reduced outstanding shares to 5,807,344.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable. 

Item 5. Other Information
a.)Not applicable.

 

b.)None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101Interactive data file containing the following financial statements formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended December 31, 2012; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2012; and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text. As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this interactive data file shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall not be deemed “filed” or part of any registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 under the Securities Act of 1933, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.
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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.

 

  MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.
  (Registrant)
   
   
   
   
Date: February 11, 2013  
  /s/ John S. Fitzgerald
   
  John S. Fitzgerald
  President and Chief Executive Officer
   
   
   
Date: February 11, 2013 /s/ Jon R. Ansari
  Jon R. Ansari
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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