NOTE 14 – FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sale transaction on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective year ends and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these consolidated financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each year end.

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1:		Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2:		Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3:		Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and are unobservable (i.e. supported with little or no market activity).

An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:



	Fair Value Measurement Reporting Date using

Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
December 31, 2015
Available for Sale:
U.S. Government agencies	$	9,169	$	-	$	9,169	$	-
States and political subdivisions		60,755		-		60,755		-
Corporate obligations		4,974		-		4,974		-
Mortgage-backed securities-government
sponsored entities		63,569		-		63,569		-
Equity securities-financial services		384		384		-		-
Total available for sale	$	138,851	$	384	$	138,467	$	-

December 31, 2014
Available for Sale:
U.S. Government agencies	$	28,975	$	-	$	28,975	$	-
States and political subdivisions		54,332		-		54,332		-
Corporate obligations		6,486		-		6,486		-
Mortgage-backed securities-government
sponsored entities		66,204		-		66,204		-
Equity securities-financial services		398		398		-		-
Total available for sale	$	156,395	$	398	$	155,997	$	-

For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:



	Fair Value Measurement Reporting Date using

Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
December 31, 2015
Impaired Loans	$	7,615	$	-	$	-	$	7,615
Foreclosed real estate		2,847		-		-		2,847


December 31, 2014
Impaired Loans	$	11,312	$	-	$	-	$	11,312
Foreclosed real estate		3,726		-		-		3,726

The following tables present additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:



	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)	Fair Value Estimate		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
December 31, 2015
Impaired loans	$	2,574	Appraisal of collateral(1)	Appraisal adjustments(2)	10% (10%)
Impaired loans	$	5,041	Present value of future cash flows	Loan discount rate	4-7% (5.61%)
				Probability of default	0%

Foreclosed real estate owned	$	2,847	Appraisal of collateral(1)	Liquidation Expenses(2)	10%



	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)	Fair Value Estimate		Valuation Techniques	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
December 31, 2014
Impaired loans	$	11,312	Appraisal of collateral(1)	Appraisal adjustments(2)	6 - 33% (23.35%)

Foreclosed real estate owned	$	3,726	Appraisal of collateral(1)	Liquidation Expenses(2)	10%

(1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable, less any associated allowance.

(2) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Cash and cash equivalents (carried at cost):

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.

Securities:

The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1), or matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. For certain securities which are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence (Level 3). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Management’s best estimate consists of both internal and external support on certain Level 3 investments. Internal cash flow models using a present value formula that includes assumptions market participants would use along with indicative exit pricing obtained from broker/dealers (where available) are used to support fair values of certain Level 3 investments, if applicable.

Loans receivable (carried at cost):

The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.

Impaired loans (generally carried at fair value):

The Company measures impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.

As of December 31, 2015, the fair value investment in impaired loans totaled $9,228,000 which included three loans for $6,373,000 for which a valuation allowance of $1,613,000 had been provided based on the estimated value of the collateral or the present value of estimated cash flows, and twenty loans for $2,855,000 which did not require a valuation allowance since the estimated realizable value of the collateral exceeded the recorded investment in the loan. As of December 31, 2015, the Company has recognized charge-offs against the allowance for loan losses on these impaired loans in the amount of $2,044,000 over the life of the loans.

As of December 31, 2014, the fair value investment in impaired loans totaled $11,605,000 which included three loans for $2,973,000 for which a valuation allowance of $293,000 had been provided based on the estimated value of the collateral or the present value of estimated cash flows, and fourteen loans for $8,632,000 which did not require a valuation allowance since the estimated realizable value of the collateral exceeded the recorded investment in the loan. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has recognized charge-offs against the allowance for loan losses on these impaired loans in the amount of $1,022,000 over the life of the loans.

Mortgage servicing rights (generally carried at cost):

The Company utilizes a third party provider to estimate the fair value of certain loan servicing rights. Fair value for the purpose of this measurement is determined by estimating potential revenues and expenses of the various loan pools to arrive at a net cash flow stream, and then utilize present value methodologies on the cash flow stream at a current market yield.

Foreclosed real estate owned (carried at fair value):

Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of loan foreclosure are to be sold and are carried at fair value less estimated cost to sell. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised value of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. These assets are included in Level 3 fair value based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Restricted investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock (carried at cost):

The Company, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system is required to maintain an investment in capital stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula. This regulatory stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost.

Bank owned life insurance (carried at cost):

The fair value is equal to the cash surrender value of the Bank owned life insurance.

Accrued interest receivable and payable (carried at cost):

The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

Deposit liabilities (carried at cost except certificates of deposit which are at fair value):

The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Short-term borrowings (carried at cost):

The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.

Other borrowings (carried at cost):

Fair values of FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.

Off-balance sheet financial instruments (disclosed at cost):

Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account, the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.

The estimated fair values of the Bank’s financial instruments were as follows at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. (In thousands)



	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015

	Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,010	$	10,010	$	10,010	$	-	$	-
Securities		138,851		138,851		384		138,467		-
Loans receivable, net		552,627		559,416		-		-		559,416
Mortgage servicing rights		261		291		-		-		291
Regulatory stock		3,412		3,412		3,412		-		-
Bank owned life insurance		18,820		18,820		18,820		-		-
Accrued interest receivable		2,363		2,363		2,363		-		-

Financial liabilities:
Deposits		550,909		551,175		354,162		-		197,013
Short-term borrowings		53,235		53,235		53,235		-		-
Other borrowings		41,126		41,260		-		-		41,260
Accrued interest payable		957		957		957		-		-

Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
Commitments to extend credit and outstanding letters of credit		-		-		-		-		-



	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014

	Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	12,376	$	12,376	$	12,376	$	-	$	-
Securities		156,395		156,395		398		155,997		-
Loans receivable, net		495,260		507,833		-		-		507,833
Mortgage servicing rights		271		277		-		-		277
Regulatory stock		1,714		1,714		1,714		-		-
Bank owned life insurance		18,284		18,284		18,284		-		-
Accrued interest receivable		2,339		2,339		2,339		-		-

Financial liabilities:
Deposits		559,944		560,243		338,112		-		222,131
Short-term borrowings		25,695		25,695		25,695		-		-
Other borrowings		22,200		23,228		-		-		23,228
Accrued interest payable		966		966		966		-		-

Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
Commitments to extend credit and outstanding letters of credit		-		-		-		-		-