FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments are required to include, in addition to the carrying value, the fair value of certain financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recorded on and off balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Accounting guidance defines financial instruments as cash, evidence of ownership of an entity, or a contract that conveys or imposes on an entity the contractual right or obligation to either receive or deliver cash or another financial instrument. The fair value of a financial instrument is discussed below. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values have been determined by the Bank using the best available data and estimation methodology suitable for each such category of financial instruments. For those loans and deposits with floating interest rates, it is presumed that estimated fair values generally approximate their recorded carrying value. The Bank's primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact the Bank's fair value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which are short term in maturity. The estimated fair values and carrying values of the Bank’s financial instruments and estimation methodologies are set forth below:

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Bank’s financial instruments at December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012 are as follows:



$ in thousands	December 31, 2012
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	121,850	$	121,850	$	121,850	$	—	$	—
Restricted cash	6,416		6,416		6,416		—		—
Securities available-for-sale	109,936		109,936		2,802		107,084		50
FHLB Stock	3,368		3,368		—		3,368		—
Securities held-to-maturity	9,565		10,191		—		10,191		—
Loans receivable	349,971		357,012		—		—		357,012
Loans held-for-sale	18,991		18,991		—		18,991		—
Accrued interest receivable	2,359		2,359		—		2,359		—
Mortgage servicing rights	419		419		—		—		419
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits	$	501,649	$	495,952	$	289,613	$	206,339	$	—
Advances from FHLB of New York	55,000		55,895		—		55,895		—
Other borrowed money	18,403		18,897		—		18,897		—



$ in thousands	March 31, 2012
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	91,697	$	91,697	$	91,697	$	—	$	—
Restricted cash	6,416		6,415		6,415		—		—
Securities available-for-sale	85,106		85,106		3,361		81,693		52
FHLB Stock	2,168		2,168		—		2,168		—
Securities held-to-maturity	11,081		11,774		—		11,774		—
Loans receivable	393,037		398,258		—		—		398,258
Loans held-for-sale	29,626		29,626		—		29,626		—
Accrued interest receivable	2,256		2,256		—		2,256		—
Mortgage servicing rights	491		491		—		—		491
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits	$	532,597	$	524,535	$	305,196	$	219,339	$	—
Advances from FHLB of New York	25,026		26,331		—		26,331		—
Other borrowed money	18,403		18,886		—		18,886		—

Cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest receivable

The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value and are classified as Level 1 because they mature in three months or less.

Restricted cash

The carrying amounts for restricted cash approximates fair value and are classified as Level 1 because they represent short term interest bearing deposits.

Securities

The fair values for securities available-for-sale, and securities held-to-maturity are based on quoted market or dealer prices, if available. If quoted market or dealer prices are not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market or dealer prices for similar securities. Available for Sale securities are classified across Levels 1, 2 and 3. Held-to-maturity securities are classified as Level 2.

FHLB Stock

The fair value of FHLB stock approximates the carrying amount, which is at cost and is classified as Level 2.

Loans receivable

The fair value of loans receivable is estimated by discounting future cash flows, using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities of such loans. The method used to estimate the fair value of loans is extremely sensitive to the assumptions and estimates used. While management has attempted to use assumptions and estimates that best reflect the Company's loan portfolio and current market conditions, a greater degree of objectivity is inherent in these values than in those determined in active markets. The loan valuations thus determined do not necessarily represent an “exit” price that would be achieved in an active market. Loans receivable are classified as Level 3.

Loans held-for-sale

Loans held-for-sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value and are classified as Level 2. The valuation methodology for loans held-for-sale are based upon amounts offered or other acceptable valuation methods and, in some instances, prior loan loss experience of Carver in connection with note sales since March 31, 2011.

Accrued interest receivable

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Mortgage servicing rights

The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is determined by discounting the present value of estimated future servicing cash flows using current market assumptions for prepayments, servicing costs and other factors and are classified as Level 3.

Deposits

The fair value of demand, savings and club accounts is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. These deposits are classified as Level 1. The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification. The fair value estimates do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market.

Advances from FHLB-NY and Other borrowed money

The fair values of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and other borrowed money are estimated using the rates currently available to the Bank for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities and are classified as Level 2.

Commitments to Extend Credits, Commercial, and Standby Letters of Credit

The fair value of the commitments to extend credit was estimated to be insignificant as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012. The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit was evaluated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the risk characteristics of the borrower, and estimated to be insignificant as of the reporting date.

Limitations

The fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information about the financial instruments. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no quoted market value exists for a significant portion of the Bank's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

In addition, the fair value estimates are based on existing off balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to value anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets and liabilities include premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.

Finally, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.