UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

              For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005

or

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

              For the transition period from _____ to _____

   Commission File Number: 000-50901

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

United States                                                                                                                            20-0945587
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation                                                                   (I.R.S. Employer
or organization);                                                                                                                     I.D. Number)

500 12th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho                                                                                     83651         
(Address of principal executive offices)                                                                                 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:                                                      (208) 466-4634

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
            Yes [ ] No [X]

        Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, 15,208,750 shares outstanding as of August 1, 2005.


 

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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Financial Statements.

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") was formed to serve as the stock holding company for Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa (the "Association") pursuant to the Association's mutual holding company reorganization. In connection with the mutual holding company reorganization, the Association converted to a federally chartered stock savings bank and changed its name to Home Federal Bank (the "Bank"). On December 6, 2004, the Company's minority stock offering closed and 6,083,500 shares were sold at $10.00 per share, 8,979,246 shares were issued to Home Federal MHC, the mutual holding company parent of the Company, and an additional 146,004 shares were issued to the Home Federal Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation"). For further discussion of the Company's formation and operations, see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2004 ("2004 10-K"). Based upon the foregoing, the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements filed as a part of this quarterly report for periods prior to December 6, 2004, are those of the Bank as a federal mutual savings and loan association and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Idaho Home Service Corporation, as follows:

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                                    Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
                                        June 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004                                                                                  1
                                    Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months
                                        ended June 30, 2005 and 2004                                                                                                2
                                    Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity                                                                 3
                                    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months
                                        ended June 30, 2005 and 2004                                                                                                4
                                    Selected Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial
                                        Statements                                                                                                                                 6

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                    and Results of Operations                                                                                                                        11

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk                                                                 22

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures                                                                                                                                22

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings                                                                                                                                           24

Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds                                                                 24

Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities                                                                                                                   24

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                                                                              24

Item 5 - Other Information                                                                                                                                           25

Item 6 - Exhibits                                                                                                                                                             25

SIGNATURES                                                                                                                                                              27


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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)

June 30,
2005


September 30,
2004


ASSETS

      Cash and amounts due from depository institutions

$                21,577  

$                  215,663  

      Mortgage-backed securities available for sale, at fair value

17,910  

871  

      Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity, at cost

164,337  

96,595  

      Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

9,591  

7,317  

      Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,903

         and $2,637

433,892  

392,634  

      Loans held for sale

3,521  

3,577  

      Accrued interest receivable

2,337  

2,019  

      Property and equipment, net

11,226  

10,967  

      Mortgage servicing rights, net

2,752  

3,152  

      Bank owned life insurance

10,009  

10,052  

      Real estate and other property owned

604  

113  

      Other assets

1,467  


907  


         TOTAL ASSETS

$              679,223  

$                  743,867  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

LIABILITIES

      Deposit accounts

         Demand deposits

$              167,684  

$                  153,409  

         Savings deposits

25,375  

25,453  

         Certificates of deposit

188,052  


164,225  


            Total deposit accounts

381,111  

343,087  

     Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance

2,053  

3,716  

     Interest payable

1,648  

1,420  

     Deferred compensation

2,867  

2,463  

     Federal Home Loan Bank advances

181,750  

122,797  

     Deferred income tax liability

1,548  

2,264  

     Other liabilities

4,505  


223,023  


        Total liabilities

575,482 

698,770  

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     Serial preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 authorized,

        issued and outstanding, none

-  

-  

     Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 authorized,

        issued and outstanding:

152  

-  

           June 30, 2005 - 15,208,750 issued and outstanding

           September 30, 2004 - none issued and outstanding

     Additional paid-in capital

59,909  

-  

     Retained earnings

48,359  

45,099  

     Unearned shares issued to employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP")

(4,635) 

-   

     Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(44)  


(2)  


        Total stockholders' equity

103,741  


45,097   


        TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$              679,223  

$                   743,867   

See accompanying notes.


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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,


Nine Months Ended
June 30,


2005


 

2004


2005


2004


Interest and dividend income:

      Loan interest

$           6,666  

$       5,948  

$           9,050  

$    17,889  

      Investment interest

11  

10  

271  

79  

      Mortgage-backed security interest

2,071  

859  

5,479  

1,918  

      Federal Home Loan Bank dividends

-   


67  


30  


215  


           Total interest and dividend income

8,748  


6,884  


24,830  


20,101  


Interest expense:

 

 

 

      Deposits

1,602  

1,233  

4,492  

3,617  

      Federal Home Loan Bank advances

1,531  


1,158  


4,240  


3,456  


            Total interest expense

3,133  


2,391  


8,732  


7,073  


            Net interest income

5,615  

4,493  

16,098  

13,028  

Provision for loan losses

161  

300  

456  

900  

            Net interest income after provision for loan losses

5,454  


4,193  


15,642  


12,128  


Noninterest income:

 

      Service charges and fees

2,146  

2,030  

6,057  

5,504   

      Gain on sale of loans

62  

77  

202  

421  

      Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life
        insurance

91  

122  

253  

371  

      Loan servicing fees

166  

168  

506  

500  

      Mortgage servicing rights, net

(245)

287  

(399)

173  

      Other

472  


(68) 


931  


(12) 


           Total noninterest income

2,692  


2,616  


7,550  


6,957  


Noninterest expense:

 

      Compensation and benefits

3,195  

2,753  

9,344  

8,094  

      Occupancy and equipment

690  

686  

2,091  

2,062  

      Data processing

427  

374  

1,246  

1,098  

      Advertising

239  

309  

889  

824  

      Postage and supplies

186  

193  

584  

601  

      Professional services

276  

73  

698  

253  

      Insurance and taxes

91  

117  

241  

325  

      Charitable contribution to Foundation

-  

-  

1,825  

-  

      Other

442  


216  


878  


682  


           Total noninterest expense

5,546  


4,721  


17,796  


13,939  


Income before income taxes

2,600  

2,088  

5,396  

5,146  

Income tax expense

802  


770  


1,850  


1,875  


           NET INCOME

$           1,798  

$       1,318  

$           3,546  

$     3,271  

 

Earnings per common share:

           Basic

$             0.12  

nm (1)

$                0.24  

nm (1)

           Diluted

$             0.12  

nm (1)

$                0.24  

nm (1)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

           Basic

14,735,474  

nm (1)

14,725,923  

nm (1)

           Diluted

14,735,474  

nm (1)

14,725,923  

nm (1)

(1)   Shares outstanding and earnings per share information are not meaningful. The Company did not complete its
       minority stock offering until December 6, 2004 and did not have any outstanding shares prior to that date.

See accompanying notes.


                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)

Common Stock


Additional Paid-In Capital


Retained
Earnings


Unearned Shares
Issued to
Employee
Stock
Ownership
Plan


Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)


Total


Shares


Amount


Balance at Sept. 30, 2003

-

$            -

$            -  

$     40,415  

$               -  

$             (16)

$    40,399  

               

Comprehensive income:

             

   Net income

     

4,684  

   

4,684  

   Other comprehensive
       income:

             

   Change in unrealized
       holding loss on
       securities available for
       sale, net of deferred
       income taxes

         





14  





14


   Comprehensive income:







4,698


Balance at Sept. 30, 2004

-

-

-  

45,099  

-  

(2)

45,097 

               

Common stock issued

15,062,746

151

58,424  

 

(4,984)

 

53,591

Common stock issued to
   Foundation

146,004

1

1,459  

     

1,460

Distribution to capitalize
   Mutual Holding Company

   

(50)

     

(50) 

ESOP shares committed to be
   released

   

76  

 

349  

 

425

Dividends paid ($0.05 per
   share) (1)

(286)

(286) 

Comprehensive income:

    Net income

     

3,546  

   

3,546

    Other comprehensive
       income:

             

   Change in unrealized
       holding loss on
       securities available for
       sale, net of deferred
       income taxes

         





(42)





(42)


    Comprehensive income:







3,504


Balance at June 30, 2005

15,208,750

$       152

$   59,909  

$     48,359  

$      (4,635)

$            (44)

$  103,741

(1) Home Federal MHC waived its receipt of dividends on the 8,979,246 shares it owns.

See accompanying notes.


                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended
June 30,


 

2005


 

2004


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

     

Net income

$                  3,546 

 

$                   3,271 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

     

         Depreciation and amortization

1,261 

 

1,187  

         Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments

(29)

 

(4)  

        (Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets and repossessed assets

(361)

 

55  

         Gain on sale of securities available for sale

-  

 

39  

         Income from death benefits on bank owned life insurance

(456)

 

-  

         ESOP shares committed to be released

425 

 

-  

         Non-cash contribution to Foundation

1,460 

 

-  

         Provision for losses

456 

 

900 

         Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividend

(30)

 

(215)

         Deferred compensation expense

404  

 

504 

         Net deferred loan fees

(178)

 

(220)

         Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes

(678)

 

(637)

         Net gain on sale of loans

(231)

 

(421)

         Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale

39,392 

 

55,861 

         Originations of loans held for sale

(39,112)

 

(52,148)

         Impairment of mortgage servicing asset

300 

 

130 

         Net increase in value of bank owned life insurance

(253)

 

(326)

         Change in assets and liabilities:

     

                 Interest receivable

(318)

 

(212)

                 Other assets

(499)

 

441 

                 Interest payable

228  

 

344 

                 Other liabilities

2,245  

 

133 

                 Other

-  


 

(1,168)


                        Net cash provided by operating activities

7,572   


 

7,514  


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     

         Proceeds from maturity of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

13,820  

 

9,136 

         Purchase of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

(81,517) 

 

(67,360)

         Proceeds from sale and maturity of mortgage-backed securities
             available for sale

2,138  

 

81 

         Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available for sale

(19,261)

 

(991)

         Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale

-  

 

5,468 

         Purchases of property and equipment

(1,669)

 

(1,978)

         Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

(2,244)

 

(369)

         Loan originations and principal collections, net

(42,190)

 

(14,770)

         Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment

560  

 

80 

         Proceeds from death benefits on bank owned life insurance

752  

   

         Proceeds from sale of repossessed assets

148  


 

-  


                       Net cash used in investing activities

(129,463)


 

(70,703)


       

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     

         Net increase in deposits

38,024 

 

32,249 

         Net decrease in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance

(1,663)

 

(1,713)

         Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances

230,500 

 

81,650 

         Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

(171,547)

 

(46,421)

         Stock subscription orders refunded

(220,813)

 

-  

         Dividends paid

(287)

   

         Net proceeds from stock issuance

53,591


 

-  


                      Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(72,195)


 

65,765  


NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(194,086)

 

2,576  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

215,663  


11,118  


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

$               21,577  

$                 13,694  

 


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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended
June 30,


 

2005


 

2004


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

     

     Cash paid during the year for:

     

         Interest 

$               8,504  

 

$                   6,729

         Income taxes

2,575  

 

2,512

       
       

    Acquisition of real estate and other assets in settlement of loans

790  

 

10

    Fair value adjustment to securities available for sale, net of taxes

(41)

 

6

       

See accompanying notes.


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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements presented in this quarterly report include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Home Federal Bank. The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and are unaudited. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. In the opinion of the Company's management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods included herein have been made. The consolidated statement of financial condition as of September 30, 2004 has been derived from the audited consolidated statement of financial condition of the Bank as a federal mutual savings and loan association as of that date.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company's annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company's September 30, 2004 audited financial statements and notes included in the 2004 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on December 29, 2004.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Changes in these estimates and assumptions are considered reasonably possible and may have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, and thus actual results could differ from the amounts reported and disclosed herein. The Company considers the allowance for loan losses, mortgage servicing rights, and deferred income taxes to be critical accounting estimates.

The accounting estimate related to the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting estimate because it is highly susceptible to change from period to period requiring management to make assumptions about future losses on loans. The impact of a sudden large loss could deplete the allowance and potentially require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would negatively affect earnings.

The most critical accounting policy associated with mortgage servicing is the methodology used to determine the fair value of capitalized mortgage servicing rights, which requires the development of a number of estimates, the most critical of which is the mortgage loan prepayment speeds assumption. The Company performs a quarterly review of mortgage servicing rights for potential declines in value. This review may include an independent appraisal by an outside party of the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights.

Deferred income taxes are computed using the asset and liability approach as prescribed in the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the currently enacted tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of the existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in the Company's income tax returns.

At June 30, 2005, there were no material changes in the Company's significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates from those disclosed in the Company's 2004 Form 10-K.


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Note 3 - Mutual Holding Company Reorganization

On May 18, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Association unanimously adopted a Plan of Reorganization and Stock Issuance. At the special meeting of members of the Association held on September 20, 2004, members approved the Plan of Reorganization and Stock Issuance and the contribution to the Foundation by more than the required majority of the total votes entitled to be cast at the special meeting.

Pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization and Stock Issuance, the Association: (i) converted to a federal stock savings bank (Stock Savings Bank) as the successor to the Association in its current mutual form; (ii) organized a Stock Holding Company as a federally-chartered corporation that owns 100% of the common stock of the Stock Savings Bank; and (iii) organized a Mutual Holding Company as a federally-chartered mutual holding company that owns at least 51% of the common stock of the Stock Holding Company for as long as the Mutual Holding Company remains in existence. The Stock Savings Bank succeeded to the business and operations of the Association in its mutual form, and the Stock Holding Company sold 40.0% of its common stock in a public stock offering that was completed on December 6, 2004.

All depositors who had membership or liquidation rights with respect to the Association as of December 6, 2004 (the effective date of the reorganization) continue to have such rights solely with respect to the Mutual Holding Company for as long as they continue to hold deposit accounts with the Bank. In addition, all persons who become depositors of the Bank subsequent to the reorganization have membership and liquidation rights with respect to the Mutual Holding Company. Borrower members of the Association at the time of the reorganization have the same membership rights in the Mutual Holding Company that they had in the Association immediately prior to the reorganization for as long as their existing borrowings remain outstanding.

On December 6, 2004, the Bank completed the mutual holding company reorganization and minority stock offering. The Company sold 6,083,500 shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value, at a price of $10.00 per share. As part of the reorganization and minority stock offering, the Company also established and capitalized the Foundation with a $1.8 million one-time contribution, which consisted of 146,004 shares of its common stock and $365,010 in cash. In addition, the Company issued 8,979,246 additional shares, or 59.04% of its outstanding shares, to Home Federal MHC, a federally-chartered mutual holding company.

Note 4 - Employee Stock Ownership Plan

In connection with the minority stock offering, the Company established an ESOP for the benefit of its employees. The Company issued 498,360 shares of common stock to the ESOP in exchange for a ten-year note of approximately $5.0 million, which has been recorded as "Unearned shares issued to employee stock ownership plan" within stockholders' equity. As shares are released from collateral, the Company will report compensation expense equal to the current market price of the shares. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares reduce retained earnings; dividends on unallocated ESOP shares reduce principal or interest on the ESOP loan.

Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation

On June 23, 2005, stockholders approved long-term stock-based benefit plans that enable the Company to grant stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock awards to employees and directors. The Company measures its stock-based compensation arrangements using the provisions outlined in Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, which is an intrinsic value-based method of recognizing compensation costs. The Company has adopted the disclosure-only requirements of SFAS No. 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123. As of June 30, 2005, no stock options, stock appreciation rights or restricted stock had been granted.

Stock Option and Incentive Plan ("SOP"). The Company implemented the SOP to promote the long-term interests of the Company and its stockholders by providing an incentive to those key employees who contribute to the operating success of the Company. The maximum number of stock options and stock appreciation rights that may be issued under the SOP is 745,229. On July 19, 2005, the Company granted stock options covering 581,278 shares of common stock to certain employees and directors. The options were granted at the then fair market value, vest over five years and expire 10 years from the date of grant.


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Recognition and Retention Plan ("RRP"). The purpose of the RRP is to promote the long-term interests of the Company and its stockholders by providing restricted stock as a means for attracting and retaining directors and certain employees. The maximum number of shares that may be awarded under the RRP is 298,092. Restricted stock awards vest over a five-year period, and therefore, the cost of such will be accrued ratably over a five-year period as compensation expense.

Note 6 - Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share ("EPS") is computed using the basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the Company's net income or loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income or loss by diluted weighted average shares outstanding, which include common stock equivalent shares outstanding using the treasury stock method, unless such shares are anti-dilutive. There were no outstanding securities or contracts that could be exercised or converted into common stock as of June 30, 2005. Therefore, basic and diluted earnings per share are the same. ESOP shares are not considered outstanding for earnings per share purposes until they are committed to be released.

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except share data):

Three Months Ended
June 30,


Nine Months Ended
June 30,


2005


2004


2005


2004


Net income

$             1,798

$          1,318

$               3,546

$       3,271

Weighted average shares outstanding

14,735,474


nm(1)


14,725,923


nm(1)


Basic and diluted earnings per share

$               0.12

nm(1)

$                 0.24

nm(1)

(1)  Shares outstanding and earnings per share information are not meaningful. The Company did not complete its
      minority stock offering until December 6, 2004.

Note 7 - Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment. This Statement replaces SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. SFAS No. 123(R) requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions (for example, stock options granted to employees of the Company) be recognized in the Company's financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments used. SFAS No. 123(R) covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including stock options, restricted stock plans, performance-based awards, stock appreciation rights, and employee stock purchase plans. On April 21, 2005 the SEC issued a ruling extending the mandatory compliance date for SFAS 123(R). Under the ruling, public entities (other than those filing as small business issuers) will be required to apply SFAS No. 123(R) for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) effective October 1, 2005, and is in the process of evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

On May 30, 2005, FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. This Statement eliminates the requirement in APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, to include the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principle in the income statement in the period of change. To enhance the comparability of prior period financial statements, Statement 154 requires that changes in accounting principle be retrospectively applied. The Statement is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS No. 154 is not expected to have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.


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Note 8 - Mortgage-Backed Securities

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale consisted of the following (in thousands):

June 30, 2005


Amortized
Cost


Gross Unrealized Gains


Gross
Unrealized
Losses


Fair
Value


Agency mortgage-backed securities

$            17,982

$                   43

$                  (115)

$          17,910

September 30, 2004


Agency mortgage-backed securities

$                 874

$                     -

$                    (3)

$              871

 

 

 

 

The contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities available for sale are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties (in thousands).

June 30, 2005


Amortized
Cost


Fair
Value


Due after five years through ten years

$                      756

 $                           747

Due after ten years

17,226


17,163


     Total

 $                 17,982

 $                     17,910

The Company realized no gains or losses on sales of mortgage-backed securities available for sale for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004.

Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity consisted of the following (in thousands):

June 30, 2005


Amortized Cost


Gross
Unrealized
Gains


Gross
Unrealized
Losses


Fair
Value


Agency mortgage-backed securities

$       160,666

$             1,071

$              (393)

$         161,344

Non-agency mortgage-backed securities

3,671


-


(66)


3,605


     Total

$       164,337

$            1,071

$             (459)

$        164,949

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2004


Agency mortgage-backed securities

$        96,595

$            1,215

$            (284)

$          97,526

The contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties (in thousands).

June 30, 2005


Amortized
Cost


Fair
Value


Due within one year

$                                8

$                             8

Due after one year through five years

2,048

2,121

Due after five years through ten years

7,753

7,695

Due after ten years

154,528


155,125


     Total

$                     164,337

$                 164,949

 


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The fair value of temporarily impaired securities, the amount of unrealized losses and the length of time these unrealized losses existed as of June 30, 2005 are as follows (in thousands):

Less than 12 months


12 months or longer


Total


Fair
Value


Unrealized Losses


Fair
Value


Unrealized Losses


Fair
Value


Unrealized Losses


Mortgage-backed

    securities, available

    for sale

$  9,295

$(115)

$          -

$       -

$ 9,295

$ (115)

Mortgage-backed

    securities, held to

    maturity

52,665


(318)


12,582


(141)


65,247


(459)


       Total

$61,960

$(433)

$12,582

$(141)

$74,542

$(574)

Management has evaluated these securities and has determined that the decline in the value is temporary and not related to any company or industry specific event. The Company has the ability and intent to hold the securities for a reasonable period of time for a forecasted recovery of the amortized cost.

As of June 30, 2005, the Company had pledged mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $127 million and a fair value of $128 million as collateral for advances at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle ("FHLB").

Note 9 -Loans Receivable

Loans receivable are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

June 30, 2005


September 30, 2004


Balance


Percent
of Total


Balance


Percent
of Total


Real Estate Loans

     One-to four family residential

$253,838

58.00% 

$242,818

61.27% 

     Multi-family residential

5,464

1.25     

6,265

1.58     

     Commercial

114,245 


26.10     


93,575 


23.61     


           Total real estate loans

373,547


85.35    


342,658


86.46      


 

 

 

 

Real Estate Construction Loans

     One-to four family residential

13,577

3.10    

7,207

1.82      

     Multi-family residential

1,427

0.33    

834

0.21      

     Commercial and land development

10,815


2.47    


11,151


2.81      


           Total real estate construction loans

25,819


5.90    


19,192


4.84      


 

 

 

 

Consumer Loans

     Home equity lines of credit

29,369

6.71   

27,351

6.90     

     New and used automotive and RV

4,434

1.01   

3,838

0.97     

     Other consumer

1,878


0.43   


1,949


0.49     


           Total consumer loans

35,681


8.15   


33,138


8.36     


 

 

 

 

Commercial/business loans

2,643


0.60    


1,363


0.34     


437,690

100.0%

396,351

100.0% 

Less:

Deferred loan fees

895

1,080

Allowance for loan losses

2,903


2,637


           Loans receivable, net

$433,892

$392,634

 


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

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as "believes", "expects," "anticipates," "estimates" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

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

These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to, among others, the following factors:

  • general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area, that are worse than expected;
  • changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our interest margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
  • increased competitive pressures among financial services companies;
  • changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
  • legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business;
  • adverse changes in the securities markets; and
  • changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board or the FASB.

These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Overview

The Company was organized as a federally-chartered stock corporation at the direction of the Association in connection with its mutual holding company reorganization. The reorganization was completed on December 6, 2004. In connection with the reorganization, the Association converted to a federally-chartered stock savings bank and changed its corporate title to "Home Federal Bank." In the reorganization, the Company sold 40.00% of its outstanding shares of common stock (6,083,500 shares) to the public and issued 59.04% of its outstanding shares of common stock (8,979,246 shares) to Home Federal MHC, the mutual holding company parent of the Company. In connection with the reorganization, the Company also established and capitalized the Foundation with a $1.8 million one-time contribution, which consisted of 146,004 shares of its common stock and $365,010 in cash. The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "HOME."

The Bank was founded in 1920 as a building and loan association and reorganized as a federal mutual savings and loan association in 1936. The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution dedicated to serving the financial service needs of consumers and businesses within our market area. The Bank's primary business is attracting deposits from the general public and using these funds to originate loans. We emphasize the origination of loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, residential real estate, residential development and construction, and commercial real estate. To a lesser extent, we originate other types of real estate loans, commercial business loans and consumer loans.

The Bank serves the Treasure Valley region of southwestern Idaho, which includes Ada, Canyon, Elmore and Gem Counties, through our 15 full-service banking offices and two loan centers. Nearly 40% of the state's population lives and works in the four counties served by Home Federal Bank. Ada County has the largest population and includes the city of Boise, the state capitol. Home Federal Bank maintains its largest branch presence in Ada County with eight locations, followed by Canyon County with five offices, including the Company's corporate headquarters in Nampa. The two remaining branches are located in Elmore and Gem Counties.

The local economy is primarily urban with the city of Boise being the most populous of the markets that we serve, followed by Nampa, the state's second largest city. The regional economy is well diversified with government,


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healthcare, manufacturing, high technology, call centers and construction providing sources of employment. In addition, agriculture and related industries continue to be key components of the economy in southwestern Idaho. Generally, sources of employment are concentrated in Ada and Canyon Counties and include the headquarters of Micron Technology, Albertsons, Washington Group International, J.R. Simplot Company and Boise Cascade, LLC. Other major employers include Hewlett-Packard, two regional medical centers and Idaho state government agencies. The city of Boise is also home to Boise State University, the state's largest and fastest growing university.

Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses. Management believes that the accounting estimate related to the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting estimate because it is highly susceptible to change from period to period. This requires management to make assumptions about future losses on loans as the impact of a sudden large loss could deplete the allowance and potentially require increased provisions to replenish it, which would negatively affect earnings.

Our methodology for analyzing the allowance for loan losses consists of three components: formula, specific and general allowances. The formula allowance is determined by applying an estimated loss percentage to various groups of loans based on historical measures such as the amount and type of classified loans, past due ratios and loss experience, which could affect the collectibility of the respective loan types. The specific allowance component is created when management believes that the collectibility of a specific large loan has been impaired and a loss is probable. The general allowance element relates to assets with no well-defined deficiency or weakness and takes into consideration loss that is inherent within the portfolio but has not been realized.

Mortgage Servicing Rights. Mortgage servicing rights represent the present value of the future loan servicing fees from the right to service loans for others. The most critical accounting policy associated with mortgage servicing is the methodology used to determine the fair value of capitalized mortgage servicing rights, which requires the development of a number of estimates, the most critical of which is the mortgage loan prepayment speeds assumption. The Company performs a quarterly review of mortgage servicing rights for potential declines in value. This review may include an independent appraisal by an outside party of the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights.

Deferred Income Taxes. Deferred income taxes are reported for temporary differences between items of income or expense reported in the financial statements and those reported for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are computed using the asset and liability approach as prescribed in SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the currently enacted tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in the Company's income tax returns. The deferred tax provision for the year is equal to the net change in the net deferred tax asset from the beginning to the end of the year, less amounts applicable to the change in value related to investments available for sale. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that includes the enactment date. The primary differences between financial statement income and taxable income result from depreciation expense, mortgage servicing rights, loan loss reserves and dividends received from the FHLB. Deferred income taxes do not include a liability for pre-1988 bad debt deductions allowed to thrift institutions that may be recaptured if the institution fails to qualify as a thrift for income tax purposes in the future.

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004

General. Total assets decreased $64.7 million, or 8.7%, to $679.2 million at June 30, 2005 compared to $743.9 million at September 30, 2004. Assets at September 30, 2004 included $220.8 million that was received from subscribers in the Company's minority stock offering. These subscription funds were subsequently refunded to subscribers in the quarter ended December 31, 2004 as a result of a change in the appraisal of the Company, which increased the valuation range of the minority stock offering. Following the refund to subscribers, the Company conducted a resolicitation and received $153.1 million from subscribers. The Company's minority stock offering, however, was oversubscribed and as a result, $97.2 million of the $153.1 million of subscription funds received by the Company were returned to investors in the quarter ended December 31, 2004.


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Assets. For the nine months ended June 30, 2005 total assets decreased $64.7 million. The increases and decreases were primarily concentrated in the following asset categories:

 

Balance at
June 30, 2005


Increase /
(Decrease) from
September 30, 2004


Percentage Increase / (Decrease)


 

(dollars in thousands)

Cash and amounts due from depository

     

       institutions

$ 21,577        

$(194,086)

(90.0)%

Mortgage-backed securities, available for sale, at

     

       fair value

17,910        

17,039  

1,956.3      

Mortgage-backed securities, held to maturity

164,337        

67,742  

70.1      

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses

433,892        

41,258  

10.5      

FHLB stock, at cost

9,591        

2,274  

31.1      

Cash and amounts due from depository institutions decreased $194.1 million as a result of the completion of the Company's minority stock offering. Assets at September 30, 2004 included $220.8 million that was received from subscribers in the Company's minority stock offering. These subscription funds were subsequently refunded to subscribers in the quarter ended December 31, 2004 as described above.

The Company invested the net proceeds from the stock offering and additional borrowings in mortgage-backed securities to leverage the balance sheet and achieve the desired level of interest-earning assets. For the nine months ended June 30, 2005, mortgage-backed securities increased $84.7 million, or 86.9%, to $182.2 million from $97.5 million at September 30, 2004. The increase in mortgage-backed securities consisted of intermediate-term securities, including hybrid adjustable and fixed rate securities with terms of 20 years or less.

Loans receivable, net, increased $41.3 million to $433.9 million at June 30, 2005, from $392.6 million at September 30, 2004. Single-family residential loans and commercial real estate loans increased $17.4 million and $20.3 million, respectively, during the nine months ended June 30, 2005. Over 90% of the Company's loan portfolio is secured by real estate, either as primary or secondary collateral, located in its primary market areas.

FHLB stock increased $2.3 million to $9.6 million at June 30, 2005, from $7.3 million at September 30, 2004. The Company is required to purchase FHLB capital stock as partial collateral for advances from the FHLB. The Company uses advances from the FHLB as an alternative funding source to deposits in order to manage funding costs, reduce interest rate risk, and to leverage the balance sheet.

Deposits. Deposits increased $38.0 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The following table details the changes in deposit accounts.

 

Balance at
June 30, 2005


Increase from
September 30, 2004


Percentage
Increase/
(Decrease)


 

(dollars in thousands)

Savings deposits $                        25,375 $                         (78)  (0.3)% 
Demand deposits 167,684 14,275   9.3      
Certificates of deposits 188,052
23,827  
14.5      
Total deposit accounts $                      381,111 $                  38,024    11.1%  

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $11.4 million to $41.0 million at June 30, 2005, from $29.6 million at September 30, 2004. Interest-bearing deposits grew $2.9 million to $126.7 million at June 30, 2005, from $123.8 million at September 30, 2004. Certificates of deposit increased $23.8 million with the majority of the increase in 12 to 23 month terms.

Borrowings. Advances from the FHLB increased $59.0 million, or 48.0%, to $181.8 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The Company uses advances from the FHLB as an alternative funding source to deposits in order to manage funding costs, reduce interest rate risk, and to leverage the balance sheet. The net effect was to fund increases in total interest-earning assets, thereby incrementally increasing net interest income.


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Equity. Total stockholders' equity increased $58.6 million, or 130.0%, to $103.7 million at June 30, 2005 from $45.1 million at September 30, 2004. The increase was primarily a result of the $53.6 million net proceeds from the stock offering, $1.5 million for the 146,004 shares of common stock issued to the Foundation and $3.5 million in net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. On June 16, 2005, the Company paid $286,000 in cash dividends to stockholders of record, excluding shares held by Home Federal MHC.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months ended June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2004

General. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was $1.8 million, or $0.12 per basic share, compared to net income of $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. On December 6, 2004, the Bank completed its mutual holding company reorganization, at which time the Company was organized. As a result, comparisons to prior periods refer to the results of the Bank as a federal mutual savings and loan association, and per share data is not applicable.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $1.1 million, or 24.4%, to $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. Average total interest-earning assets increased $151.1 million to $618.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 primarily as a result of the purchase of mortgage-backed securities with the net proceeds of the minority stock offering and additional purchases throughout the past 12 months to achieve a desired level of interest-earning assets. The additional mortgage-backed securities contributed to a 24 basis point decline in the Company's average asset yields for the three months ended June 30, 2005. During that same period the Company's average cost of funds increased 21 basis points, resulting in a 45 basis point decrease in the net interest spread.

Interest and Dividend Income. Total interest and dividend income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 increased $1.8 million, or 26.1%, to $8.7 million, from $6.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. The increase was primarily attributable to the $151.1 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets. The increase in interest income as a result of the increase in interest-earning assets was partially offset by lower interest rates on mortgage-backed securities purchased and the decision by the FHLB to suspend dividend payments on FHLB stock for the near future. We do not expect the impact of the reduction in FHLB dividend income to have a significant effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

The following table compares detailed average earning asset balances, associated yields, and resulting changes in interest and dividend income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:

 

Three Months Ended June 30,


2005


2004


Average Balance


Yield


Average Balance


Yield


Increase / (Decrease) in Interest and Dividend Income from 2004


 

(dollars in thousands)

Loans receivable, net

$429,082

6.19%  

$386,628

6.11% 

$ 734 

Loans held for sale

1,972

5.58      

3,254

5.56     

(17)

Investment securities, available for

         

    sale, including interest-bearing

         

    deposits in other banks

1,501

2.93     

2,754

1.45     

1  

Mortgage-backed securities

176,371

4.70     

67,303

5.10     

1,213  

FHLB stock

8,846


0.00     


6,711


3.99     


(67)


Total interest-earning assets

$617,772

5.66%  

$466,650

5.90% 

$1,864  

           

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $742,000, or 31.0%, to $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. The average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities was $501.2 million, an increase of $83.2 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $418.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. The increase was primarily a result of additional advances from the FHLB to leverage the balance sheet and achieve the desired level of interest-earning assets. As a result of general market rate increases following Federal Reserve rate hikes during the past several quarters, the average cost


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of funds for total interest-bearing liabilities increased 21 basis points to 2.50% for the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to 2.29% for the three months ended June 30, 2004.                            

The following table details average balances, cost of funds and the change in interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:

 

Three Months Ended June 30,


2005


2004


Average
Balance


Cost


Average
Balance


Cost


Increase / (Decrease) in Interest Expense from 2004


 

(dollars in thousands)

Savings deposits

$             26,167

0.20%     

$           24,971

0.19%  

$                 1

Interest-bearing demand deposits

97,872

0.29        

87,291

0.24      

19

Money market deposits

33,577

1.13        

33,734

0.70      

36

Certificates of deposit

183,443

3.10        

156,547

2.84      

312

FHLB advances

160,175


3.82        


115,425


4.01     


374


Total interest-bearing liabilities

$          501,234

2.50%    

$        417,968

2.29%  

$            742

           

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company's Asset Liability Committee (the "Committee") assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. The Committee also analyzes several different factors, including delinquency, charge-off rates, and the changing risk profile of the loan portfolio, as well as local economic conditions including unemployment rates, bankruptcies and vacancy rates of business and residential properties. The Committee's methodology for analyzing the allowance for loan losses consists of three components: formula, specific and general allowances. The formula allowance is determined by applying an estimated loss percentage to various groups of loans. The loss percentages are based on various historical measures such as the amount and type of classified loans, past due ratios and loss experience, which could affect the collectibility of the respective loan types. The specific allowance component is determined when management believes that the collectibility of a specific large loan has been impaired and a loss is probable. The general allowance component is established to ensure the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in situations where the Committee believes there are risk factors associated with the collectibility of the portfolio that may not be adequately addressed in the formula or specific allowance components.

The provision for loan losses decreased $139,000, or 46.3%, to $161,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $300,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2004. The following table details selected activity associated with the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:

At or For the Three Months
Ended June 30,


 

2005


2004


 

(dollars in thousands)

Provision for loan losses

$                           161     

$                          300    

Net charge-offs

85     

13    

Allowance for loan losses

2,903     

2,706    

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross
    loans receivable and loans held for sale at the end
    of the period

0.66%  

0.69% 

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of
    nonperforming loans at the end of the period

646.55%  

400.30% 

Nonperforming loans

449      

676    

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a
    percentage of loans receivable and loans held for
    sale at the end of the period

0.10%  

0.17%  

Total loans, net

433,892     

386,837      

 


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The Company increased its provision for loan losses for the prior fiscal year in connection with the unseasoned nature of its loan portfolio that resulted from a record volume of refinanced mortgage loans. In management's judgment, the increase in the amount of refinanced mortgage loans resulted in an increase in the level of unseasoned loans within the loan portfolio thereby increasing the inherent risk of loss to the Company. In addition, management revised the estimated loss ratios of certain loan categories to more accurately reflect the Company's loss history. Industry or peer loss rates were used if the Company did not have a meaningful history of losses. Management considers the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2005 to be adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio based on the assessment of the above-mentioned factors affecting the loan portfolio.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased $76,000, or 2.9%, to $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. For the quarter ended June 30, 2005 other noninterest income included $456,000 in net life insurance proceeds as a result of the death of a former bank officer.

The Company performs a quarterly review of mortgage servicing rights for potential declines in value. For the quarter ended June 30, 2005, the Company determined the value of the mortgage servicing right had declined $200,000. In addition, amortization of the servicing right exceeded the servicing rights capitalized as loan sales have declined as compared to prior quarters. The mortgage servicing right was 1.10% of mortgage loans serviced for others at June 30, 2005, compared to 1.27% at June 30, 2004. Mortgage servicing rights is an accounting estimate of the present value of the future servicing fees from the right to service mortgage loans for others. This estimate is affected by prepayment speeds of the underlying mortgages and interest rates. In general, during periods of falling interest rates, mortgage loans prepay faster and the value of the mortgage-servicing asset declines.

The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in components of noninterest income:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2005


Increase /(Decrease)
from June 30, 2004


Percentage Increase /
(Decrease)


 

(dollars in thousands)

Service fees and charges

$2,146  

$116 

5.7%

Gain on sale of loans

62  

(15)

(19.5)   

Increase in cash surrender
   value of bank owned life
    insurance

91  

(31)

(25.4)   

Loan servicing fees

166  

(2)

(1.2)   

Mortgage servicing rights,
    net

(245)

(532)

(185.4)   

Other

472  


540 


794.1    


Total noninterest income

$2,692  

$ 76 

2.9%  

       

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $825,000, or 17.6%, to $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $4.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004.

The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in components of noninterest expense:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2005


Increase /(Decrease)
from June 30, 2004


Percentage Increase / (Decrease)


 

(dollars in thousands)

Compensation and benefits

$3,195

$442 

16.1% 

Occupancy and equipment

690

4  

0.6     

Data processing

427

53  

14.2     

Advertising

239

(70)

(22.6)    

Other

995


396  


66.1     


Total noninterest expense

$5,546

$825  

17.6%  

       

Compensation expense increased as a result of the establishment of the ESOP, annual merit pay increases, and an increase in the number of employees. As of June 30, 2005, the Company employed 239 full-time equivalent employees, compared to 228 at June 30, 2004. Other noninterest expenses increased primarily as a result of a $206,000 accrued death benefit to the family of a former bank officer pursuant to a non-qualified retirement plan


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and professional expenses related to being a publicly held company. The efficiency ratio, which is defined as the percentage of noninterest expense to net interest income plus noninterest income, was relatively unchanged at 66.76% for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 compared to 66.41% for the three months ended June 30, 2004. By definition, a lower efficiency ratio is an indication that the Company is efficiently utilizing resources to generate net interest income and other fee income.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $32,000 to $802,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $770,000 for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes was $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. The Company's combined federal and state effective income tax rate for the current quarter was 30.8% compared to 36.9% for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the quarter was primarily as a result of the receipt of life insurance proceeds which are not subject to income taxes.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months ended June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2004

General. Net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 was $3.5 million, or $0.24 per basic share, compared to net income of $3.3 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. On December 6, 2004, the Bank completed its mutual holding company reorganization, at which time the Company was organized. As a result, comparisons to prior periods refer to the results of the Bank as a federal mutual savings and loan association, and per share data is not applicable. The per share data for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 is being reported on shares outstanding from December 6, 2004 through June 30, 2005, since the Bank completed its reorganization on December 6, 2004.

As part of the reorganization and minority stock offering, the Company formed and capitalized the Foundation with a one-time contribution of $1.8 million, which consisted of 146,004 shares of its common stock and $365,010 in cash. The Foundation was formed for the purpose of supporting charitable organizations and activities that enhance the quality of life for residents within the Company's market area. In addition, during the second quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company sold a former branch for a pre-tax gain of $386,000.

Excluding the contribution to the Foundation and the sale of the branch, the Company had net income of $4.4 million, or $0.30 per share, for the nine months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $3.3 million for the same nine-month period a year ago. The following table reconciles the Company's actual net income to pro forma net income, exclusive of the contribution to the Foundation and sale of the branch and as adjusted for federal and state taxes:

Nine Months Ended
June 30,


2005


2004


(in thousands, except per share data)

Pro forma disclosure

   Net income, as reported

$3,546  

$3,271

   Contribution to Foundation

1,825  

-

   Sale of branch

(386) 

-

   Federal and state income tax effect

(561) 


-


   Pro forma net income

$4,424   

$3,271

Earnings per share

   Basic as reported

$0.24   

nm (1)

   Pro forma basic

$0.30   

nm (1)

(1) Earnings per share information is not meaningful. The Company did not complete its minority stock offering until December 6, 2004.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $3.1 million, or 23.8%, to $16.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005, from $13.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. Average total interest-earning assets increased $148.3 million to $595.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 primarily as a result of the purchase of mortgage-backed securities with the net proceeds of the minority stock offering and additional purchases throughout the past 12 months to achieve a desired level of interest-earning assets. Cash that was received from subscribers in the minority stock offering and invested in lower-yielding overnight funds also contributed to the increase in interest-earning assets. The additional mortgage-backed securities and cash contributed to a 44 basis point decline in the Company's average asset yields during the nine months ended June 30,


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2005. During that same period the Company's average cost of funds declined one basis point, resulting in a 43 basis point decrease in the net interest spread.

Interest and Dividend Income. Total interest and dividend income for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 increased $4.7 million, or 23.4%, to $24.8 million, from $20.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. The increase was the result of the $148.3 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets. The increase in average balance of interest-earning assets was partially offset by lower interest rates on mortgage-backed securities purchased and the decision by the FHLB to suspend dividend payments on FHLB stock for the near future. We do not expect the impact of the reduction in FHLB dividend income to have a significant effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

The following table compares detailed average earning asset balances, associated yields, and resulting changes in interest and dividend income for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:

 

Nine Months Ended June 30,


2005


2004


Average
Balance


Yield


Average Balance


Yield


Increase / (Decrease) in Interest and Dividend Income from 2004


 

(dollars in thousands)

Loans receivable, net

$413,972

6.11%

$383,280

6.18%

$ 1,208 

Loans held for sale

1,960

5.75    

3,036

5.78    

(47)

Investment securities, available for
   sale, including interest-bearing
   deposits in other banks

18,312

1.97     

5,636

1.87    

192 

Mortgage-backed securities

152,748

4.78     

48,182

5.31    

3,561 

FHLB stock

8,105


0.49     


6,620


4.33   


(185)


Total interest-earning assets

$595,097

5.56%  

$446,754

6.00% 

$4,729  

           

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $1.6 million, or 22.5%, to $8.7 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 from $7.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. The average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities was $494.6 million, an increase of $94.9 million, for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $399.7 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. The increase was primarily a result of cash received from stock subscription requests prior to the completion of the minority stock offering and additional advances from the FHLB to leverage the balance sheet and to achieve the desired level of interest-earning assets. The average cost of funds for total interest-bearing liabilities was 2.35%, a decrease of one basis point for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 compared to 2.36% for the nine months ended June 30, 2004.

The following table details average balances, cost of funds and the change in interest expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:

 

Nine Months Ended June 30,


2005


2004


Average
Balance


Cost


Average
Balance


Cost


Increase / (Decrease) in Interest Expense from 2004


 

(dollars in thousands)

Savings deposits

$ 25,686

0.20%

$ 24,262

0.26%

$ (9)

Interest-bearing demand deposits

108,531

0.27    

81,277

0.24    

76  

Money market deposits

37,297

1.05    

32,636

0.64    

137  

Certificates of deposit

175,859

2.99    

150,678

2.89    

671  

FHLB advances

147,276


3.84    


110,892


4.16   


784  


Total interest-bearing liabilities

$494,649

2.35%

$399,745

2.36%

$1,659  

 


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Provision for Loan Losses. The Company's Asset Liability Committee assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. The Committee analyzes several different factors, including delinquency, charge-off rates, and the changing risk profile of the loan portfolio, as well as local economic conditions including unemployment rates, bankruptcies and vacancy rates of business and residential properties. The Committee's methodology for analyzing the allowance for loan losses consists of three components: formula, specific and general allowances. The formula allowance is determined by applying an estimated loss percentage to various groups of loans. The loss percentages are based on various historical measures such as the amount and type of classified loans, past due ratios and loss experience, which could affect the collectibility of the respective loan types. The specific allowance component is determined when management believes that the collectibility of a specific large loan has been impaired and a loss is probable. The general allowance component is established to ensure the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in situations where the Committee believes there are risk factors associated with the collectibility of the portfolio that may not be adequately addressed in the formula or specific allowance components.

The provision for loan losses decreased $444,000, or 49.3%, to $456,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 from $900,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. The following table details selected activity associated with the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:

At or For the Nine Months
Ended June 30,


 

2005


2004


 

(dollars in thousands)

Provision for loan losses

$                  456 

$                 900 

Net charge-offs

190 

64 

Allowance for loan losses

2,903 

2,706 

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans
    receivable and loans held for sale at the end of the period

0.66%

0.69%

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans
    at the end of the period

646.55%

400.30%

Nonperforming loans

449 

676  

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of
     loans receivable and loans held for sale at the end of the period

0.10%

0.17%

Total loans, net

433,892 

386,837  

The Company increased its provision for loan losses for the prior fiscal year in connection with the unseasoned nature of its loan portfolio that resulted from a record volume of refinanced mortgage loans. In management's judgment, the increase in the amount of refinanced mortgage loans resulted in an increase in the level of unseasoned loans within the loan portfolio thereby increasing the inherent risk of loss to the Company. In addition, management revised the estimated loss ratios of certain loan categories to more accurately reflect the Company's loss history. Industry or peer loss rates were used if the Company did not have a meaningful history of losses. Management considers the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2005 to be adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio based on the assessment of the above-mentioned factors affecting the loan portfolio.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased $593,000, or 8.5%, to $7.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 from $7.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. Other noninterest income for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 included a $386,000 gain on the sale of a branch and $456,000 in net life insurance proceeds as a result of the death of a former bank officer. The slowdown in mortgage refinance activity also affected the gains on the sale of single-family residential loans.

The Company performs a quarterly review of mortgage servicing rights for potential declines in value. For the nine months ended June 30, 2005, the Company determined the value of the mortgage servicing right had declined $300,000. In addition, amortization of the servicing right exceeded the servicing rights capitalized as loan sales have declined as compared to the prior quarters. The mortgage servicing right was 1.10% of mortgage loans serviced for others at June 30, 2005, compared to 1.27% at June 30, 2004. Mortgage servicing rights is an accounting estimate of the present value of the future servicing fees from the right to service mortgage loans for others. This estimate is affected by prepayment speeds of the underlying mortgages and interest rates. In general, during periods of falling interest rates, mortgage loans prepay faster and the value of the mortgage-servicing right declines.


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The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in components of noninterest income:

 

Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2005


Increase /(Decrease)
from June 30, 2004


Percentage Increase / (Decrease)


 

(dollars in thousands)

Service fees and charges

$6,057  

$553 

10.0%

Gain on sale of loans

202  

(219)

(52.0)   

Increase in cash surrender
   value of bank owned life
   insurance

253  

(118)

(31.8)   

Loan servicing fees

506  

6  

1.2    

Mortgage servicing rights, net

(399)

(572)

(330.6)   

Other

931  


943  


7,858.3    


Total noninterest income

$7,550  

$593 

8.5%

       

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $3.9 million, or 27.7%, to $17.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 from $13.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. Excluding the $1.8 million one-time contribution to the Foundation, noninterest expense increased $2.1 million, or 15.1%.

The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in components of noninterest expense:

 

Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2005


Increase /(Decrease)
from June 30, 2004


Percentage Increase / (Decrease)


 

(dollars in thousands)

Compensation and benefits

$ 9,344    

$1,250

15.4%

Occupancy and equipment

2,091    

29

1.4     

Data processing

1,246    

148

13.5    

Advertising

889    

65

7.9    

Contribution to Foundation

1,825    

1,825

100.0    

Other

2,401    


540


29.0    


Total noninterest expense

                                  $17,796

$3,857

27.7%

       

Compensation expense increased as a result of the establishment of the ESOP, annual merit pay increases, and an increase in the number of employees. As of June 30, 2005, the Company employed 239 full-time equivalent employees, compared to 228 at June 30, 2004. Other noninterest expenses increased primarily as a result of a $206,000 accrued death benefit to the family of a former bank officer pursuant to a nonqualified retirement plan and professional expenses related to being a publicly held company. The efficiency ratio, which is defined as the percentage of noninterest expense to net interest income plus noninterest income, increased to 75.25% for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 compared to 69.75% for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. Excluding the non-recurring contribution to the Foundation and the gain on sale of the branch, the efficiency ratio was 68.66% for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. By definition, a lower efficiency ratio is an indication that the Company is efficiently utilizing resources to generate net interest income and other fee income.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased $25,000 to $1.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005, and was relatively unchanged from the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes was $5.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $5.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2004. The Company's combined federal and state effective income tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 was 34.3% compared to 36.4% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily as a result of the receipt of life insurance proceeds that are not subject to income taxes.

Liquidity, Commitments and Capital Resources

Liquidity. The Company actively analyzes and manages the Bank's liquidity with the objectives of maintaining an adequate level of liquidity and to ensure the availability of sufficient cash flows to support loan growth, fund deposit withdrawals, fund operations and satisfy other financial commitments. See "Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows" contained in the Financial Statements included in this document.


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The primary sources of funds are customer deposits, loan repayments, loan sales, maturing investment securities, and advances from the FHLB. These sources of funds, together with retained earnings and equity, are used to make loans, acquire investment securities and other assets, and fund continuing operations. While maturities and the scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by the level of interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Management believes that our current liquidity position and our forecasted operating results are sufficient to fund all of our existing commitments.

At June 30, 2005, the Company maintained a line of credit with the FHLB equal to 40% of total assets to the extent the Company provides qualifying collateral and holds sufficient FHLB stock. At June 30, 2005, the Company was in compliance with the collateral requirements and $80.2 million of the line of credit was available. In addition, the Company holds readily saleable loans and mortgage-backed securities available for sale for liquidity purposes.

At June 30, 2005, certificates of deposits amounted to $188.1 million, or 49.3% of total deposits, including $82.7 million that are scheduled to mature by June 30, 2006. Historically, we have been able to retain a significant amount of our deposits as they mature. Management believes the Company has adequate resources to fund all loan commitments through deposits, advances from the FHLB, loan repayments, maturing investment securities, and the sale of mortgage loans in the secondary markets.

Contractual Obligations. On March 31, 2005, the Company selected Open Solutions Inc. for the conversion of the Company's core data processing systems to Open Solutions technology platform for financial institutions. The Company's contract with its current vendor expires November 30, 2005. The contract with Open Solutions Inc. is for a term of 60 months with options to renew for additional successive twenty-four month terms. The Company expects the conversion to be completed in November 2005. The majority of the costs related to the conversion, including software license fees, hardware and conversion costs, will be capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. The Company 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 generally include commitments to originate mortgage, commercial and consumer loans, and involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. Our maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the borrower is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Since some commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Collateral is not required to support commitments.

Undisbursed balances of loans closed include funds not disbursed but committed for construction projects. Unused lines of credit include funds not disbursed, but committed to, home equity, commercial and consumer lines of credit. Commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.

The following is a summary of commitments and contingent liabilities with off-balance sheet risks as of June 30, 2005:

 

Contract or
Notional Amount


(in thousands)

Commitments to originate loans:

 

   Fixed rate

 $12,222 

   Adjustable rate

    4,552

Undisbursed balance of loans closed

   17,937 

Unused lines of credit

   23,560 

Commercial letters of credit

         69


         Total

$58,340

   

 


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Capital. Consistent with our objective to operate a sound and profitable financial institution, the Company has maintained and will continue to focus on maintaining a "well capitalized" rating from regulatory authorities. In addition, the Company is subject to certain capital requirements set by our regulatory agencies. At June 30, 2005, the Company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. Total equity of the Company was $103.7 million at June 30, 2005, or 15.3% of total assets on that date.

The Bank's regulatory capital ratios at June 30, 2005 were as follows: Tier 1 capital of 11.99%; Tier 1 risk-based capital of 19.71%; and total risk-based capital of 20.44%. The regulatory capital requirements to be considered well capitalized are 5%, 6%, and 10%, respectively.

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our Board of Directors has established an asset and liability management policy to guide management in maximizing net interest spread by managing the differences in terms between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities while maintaining acceptable levels of liquidity, capital adequacy, interest rate sensitivity, credit risk and profitability. The Asset Liability Management Committee, consisting of certain members of senior management, communicate, coordinate and manage our asset/liability positions consistent with our business plan and Board-approved policies, as well as to price savings and lending products, and to develop new products.

One of our primary financial objectives is to generate ongoing profitability. The Company's profitability depends primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between the income it receives on its loan and investment portfolio and its cost of funds, which consists of interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The rates we earn on assets and pay on liabilities generally are established contractually for a period of time. Market interest rates change over time. Our loans generally have longer maturities than our deposits. Accordingly, our results of operations, like those of other financial institutions, are affected by changes in interest rates and the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities. We measure our interest rate sensitivity on a monthly basis using an internal model.

Management employs various strategies to manage our interest rate sensitivity including: (1) selling long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans in the secondary market to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other financial institutions; (2) borrowing intermediate to long-term funds at fixed rates from the FHLB; (3) originating consumer loans at shorter maturities or at variable rates; (4) originating adjustable rate mortgage loans; (5) appropriately modifying loan and deposit pricing to capitalize on the then current market opportunities; and (6) increasing lower cost core deposits, such as savings and checking accounts. At June 30, 2005, the Company had no off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments, and the Bank did not maintain a trading account for any class of financial instruments or engage in hedging activities or purchase high risk derivative instruments. Furthermore, the Company is not subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk.

There has not been any material change in the market risk disclosures contained in the Company's 2004 Form 10-K.

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

An evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act")) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and other members of the Company's management team as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.


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(b) Changes in Internal Controls.

In the quarter ended June 30, 2005, the Company did not make any changes in, nor take any corrective actions regarding its internal controls or other factors, that could materially affect these controls. The Company intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and to improve its controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that it may discover in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Company's business. While the Company believes the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve its goal, future events affecting its business may cause the Company to modify its disclosure controls and procedures.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is engaged in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which are currently considered to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

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

On August 12, 2004, the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-113731) was declared effective by the SEC. Subsequently, on October 27, 2004, and in connection with the change in the appraisal of the Company and resolicitation, the Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the SEC. On December 6, 2004, the Bank completed the mutual holding company reorganization and minority stock offering. The Company issued 6,083,500 shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value, that were sold at a price of $10.00 per share in the subscription offering. As part of the reorganization and minority stock offering, the Company formed and capitalized the Foundation with a one-time contribution of $1.8 million, which consisted of 146,004 shares of its common stock and $365,010 in cash. In addition, the Company issued 8,979,246 additional shares to Home Federal MHC, a federally-chartered mutual holding company.

The Company incurred approximately $2.2 million in expenses as of December 31, 2004 in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities registered. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. acted as Investment Advisor to the Company and assisted in the sale of the Company's common stock on a "best efforts" basis. A success fee of $698,000 was paid to Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, Inc. while the remaining $1.5 million represented other expenses of the offering. No payments were made directly or indirectly to any directors or officers of the Company or their associates, persons owning ten percent or more of any class of equity securities of the Company, or to affiliates of the Company.

In connection with the minority stock offering, the Company received $53.6 million in net proceeds after deducting expenses of $2.2 million and net of unfunded ESOP proceeds of $5.0 million. The Company invested $29.3 million of the net proceeds into the Bank in exchange for 100% of the Bank's capital stock. The remaining $24.3 million in net proceeds was retained by the Company as working capital.

Stock Repurchases. The Company did not repurchase any shares of its outstanding common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2005. On July 25, 2005, the Company publicly announced plans to repurchase up to 298,092 shares of its common stock held by persons other than Home Federal MHC to fund the Company's 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Company's first Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on June 23, 2005. The results of the vote on the four items presented at the meeting were as follows:

Proposal 1. Election of Directors

FOR


WITHHELD


Term to
Expire


Number
of Votes


Percentage


Number
of Votes


Percentage


N. Charles Hedemark

2008

14,422,264

99.20%

115,934

0.80%

Thomas W. Malson

2008

14,418,173

99.17%

120,025

0.83%

Each of the following directors who were not up for re-election at the annual meeting of stockholders will continue in office: Fred H. Helpenstell, Richard J. Schrandt, Daniel L. Stevens, James R. Stamey and Robert A. Tinstman.


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Proposal 2. 2005 Stock Option and Incentive Plan

Stockholders approved the 2005 Stock Option and Incentive Plan ("Plan"), authorizing the issuance of 745,229 shares of common stock under the Plan by the following vote:

Number
of Votes


Percentage


FOR

2,718,356

73.77%

AGAINST

    886,421

24.06%

ABSTAIN

     79,897

2.17%

Proposal 3. 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan

Stockholders approved the 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan ("RRP"), authorizing the issuance of 298,092 shares of restricted common stock under the RRP by the following vote:

Number
of Votes


Percentage


FOR

2,663,419

72.28%

AGAINST

    942,061

25.57%

ABSTAIN

     79,194

2.15%

Proposal 4. Ratification of the appointment of Independent Auditors

Stockholders ratified the appointment of Moss Adams, LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005 by the following vote:

Number
of Votes


Percentage


FOR

14,462,630

99.48%

AGAINST

       31,937

0.22%

ABSTAIN

       43,631

0.30%

The 8,979,246 shares held by Home Federal MHC were excluded in the voting for proposals 2 and 3.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits

3.1

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (1)

3.2

Bylaws of the Registrant (1)

10.1

Form of Employment Agreement for President and Chief Executive Officer with Home Federal Bank (1)

10.2

Form of Employment Agreement for President and Chief Executive Officer with Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. (1)

10.3

Form of Severance Agreement for Executive Officers (1)

10.4

Form of Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa Employee Severance Compensation Plan (1)

10.5

Form of Director Indexed Retirement Agreement entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with Each of its Directors (1)

10.6

Form of Director Deferred Incentive Agreement entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with Each of its Directors (1)

 


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10.7

Form of Split Dollar Agreement entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with Daniel L. Stevens, N. Charles Hedemark, Fred H. Helpenstell, M.D., Richard J. Schrandt, James R. Stamey and Robert A. Tinstman (1)

10.8

Form of Executive Deferred Incentive Agreement, and amendment thereto, entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with Daniel L. Stevens, Robert A. Schoelkoph, Roger D. Eisenbarth, Lynn A. Sander and Karen Wardwell (1)

10.9

Form of Amended and Restated Salary Continuation Agreement entered into by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nampa with Daniel L. Stevens, Robert A. Schoelkoph, Roger D. Eisenbarth, Lynn A. Sander and Karen Wardwell (1)

10.10

2005 Stock Option and Incentive Plan approved by stockholders on June 23, 2005 (3)

10.11

2005 Recognition and Retention Plan approved by stockholders on June 23, 2005 (43)

14

Code of Ethics (2)

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

32

Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

(1)    Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (333-35817).
(2)    Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2004.
(3)    Attached as Appendix C to the Registrant's Annual Meeting Proxy Statement dated May 23, 2005.
(4)    Attached as Appendix D to the Registrant's Annual Meeting Proxy Statement dated May 23, 2005.


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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.

                                Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.

 

Date: August 12, 2005                                              /s/ Daniel L. Stevens
                                                                                     Daniel L. Stevens
                                                                                     Chairman, President and
                                                                                     Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                     (Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date: August 12, 2005                                               /s/ Robert A. Schoelkoph
                                                                                      Robert A. Schoelkoph
                                                                                      Senior Vice President and
                                                                                      Chief Financial Officer
                                                                                      (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Daniel L. Stevens, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.;

2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a
      material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
      were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly
      present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of,
      and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.   The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure
      controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and we have:

      (a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
               designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
               consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period
               in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

      (b)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this
               report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the
               period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

      (c)     Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred
               during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fiscal fourth quarter in the case of an annual
               report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control
               over financial reporting; and

5.    The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal
       control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of
       directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

       (a)    All significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or operation of internal control over financial
                reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize
                and report financial data information; and

        (b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant
                role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting

 

Date: August 12, 2005                                                                  /s/ Daniel L. Stevens
                                                                                                         Daniel L. Stevens
                                                                                                         Chairman, President and
                                                                                                         Chief Executive Officer


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EXHIBIT 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Robert A. Schoelkoph, Chief Financial Officer of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.;

2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a
      material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
      were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly
      present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of,
      and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.   The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure
      controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and we have:

      (a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
               designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
               consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period
               in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

      (b)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this
               report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the
               period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

      (c)     Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred
               during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fiscal fourth quarter in the case of an annual
               report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control
               over financial reporting; and

5.    The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal
       control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of
       directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

       (a)    All significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or operation of internal control over financial
                reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize
                and report financial data information; and

        (b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant
                role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting

 

Date: August 12, 2005                                                                          /s/ Robert A. Schoelkoph
                                                                                                                 Robert A. Schoelkoph
                                                                                                                 Senior Vice President and
                                                                                                                 Chief Financial Officer

 


                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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EXHIBIT 32

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and in connection with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, that:

1.    the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
       amended; and

2.    the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results
       of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Daniel L. Stevens                                                                              /s/ Robert A. Schoelkoph
Daniel L. Stevens                                                                                    Robert A. Schoelkoph
Chairman, President and                                                                        Senior Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer                                                                           Chief Financial Officer

Dated: August 12, 2005


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