FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Per GAAP, fair value is an “exit” price, representing the amount that would be received when selling an asset, or paid when transferring a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is thus a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:


•	Level 1— Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


•	Level 2— Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.


•	Level 3— Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument’s categorization within this valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following table presents, by valuation hierarchy, assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017, and that are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at these dates:



	Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2017, Using
$ in thousands	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Mortgage servicing rights	$	—	$	—	171		$	171
Investment securities
Available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government National Mortgage Association	—		2,225		—		2,225
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation	—		7,155		—		7,155
Federal National Mortgage Association	—		25,265		—		25,265
Other	—		—		45		45
U.S. Government Agency Securities	—		6,870		—		6,870
Corporate bonds	—		5,013		—		5,013
Other investments	—		9,567		346		9,913
Total available-for-sale securities	—		56,095		391		56,486
Total	$	—	$	56,095	$	562	$	56,657



	Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2017, Using
$ in thousands	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Mortgage servicing rights	$	—	$	—	$	192	$	192
Investment securities
Available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government National Mortgage Association	—		2,487		—		2,487
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation	—		7,858		—		7,858
Federal National Mortgage Association	—		26,313		—		26,313
Other	—		—		45		45
U.S. Government Agency securities	—		7,482		—		7,482
Corporate bonds	—		4,964		—		4,964
Other investments	—		9,504		358		9,862
Total available-for-sale securities	—		58,608		403		59,011
Total	$	—	$	58,608	$	595	$	59,203

Instruments for which unobservable inputs are significant to their fair value measurement (i.e., Level 3) include mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”) and other available-for-sale securities. Level 3 assets accounted for 0.1% of the Company’s total assets measured at fair value at September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017.

The Company reviews and updates the fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes from one quarter to the next that are related to the observable inputs to a fair value measurement may result in a reclassification from one hierarchy level to another.

Below is a description of the methods and significant assumptions utilized in estimating the fair value of available-for-sale securities and MSR:

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

If quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. These pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, equity or debt prices, and credit spreads. In addition to market information, models also incorporate transaction details, such as maturity and cash flow assumptions. Securities valued in this manner would generally be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and primarily include such instruments as mortgage-related securities and corporate debt.

In the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017, there were no transfers of investments into or out of each level of the fair value hierarchy.

In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. In valuing certain securities, the determination of fair value may require benchmarking to similar instruments or analyzing default and recovery rates. Quoted price information for the MSRs is not available. Therefore, MSRs are valued using market-standard models to model the specific cash flow structure. Key inputs to the model consist of principal balance of loans being serviced, servicing fees and prepayment rates.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

The following table includes a rollforward of assets classified by the Company within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:



$ in thousands	Beginning balance, April 1, 2017		Total Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Recorded in Income			Issuances / (Settlements)		Transfers to/(from) Level 3		Ending balance, September 30, 2017		Unrealized Gains and (Losses) Related to Instruments Held at September 30, 2017
Available-for-Sale
Other mortgage-backed securities	$	45	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	45	$	—
Other investments	358		(12		)	—		—		346		—

Mortgage servicing rights	192		(21		)	—		—		171		(20		)



$ in thousands	Beginning balance, April 1, 2016		Total Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Recorded in Income			Issuances / (Settlements)		Transfers to/(from) Level 3		Ending balance, September 30, 2016		Unrealized Gains and (Losses) Related to Instruments Held at September 30, 2016
Available-for-Sale
Other mortgage-backed securities	$	45	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	45	$	—
Other investments	148		—			212		—		360		—

Mortgage servicing rights	201		(5		)	—		—		196		(5		)

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:



$ in thousands	Fair Value at September 30, 2017		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Available-for-Sale:
Other mortgage-backed securities	$	45	Cost	n/a
Other investments	346		Cost	n/a

Mortgage Servicing Rights	171		Discounted Cash Flow	Weighted Average Constant Prepayment Rate⁽¹⁾	23.70	%



$ in thousands	Fair Value at March 31, 2017		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Available-for-Sale:
Other mortgage-backed securities	$	45	Cost	n/a
Other investments	358		Cost	n/a

Mortgage Servicing Rights	192		Discounted Cash Flow	Weighted Average Constant Prepayment Rate⁽¹⁾	22.22	%

⁽¹⁾ Represents annualized loan repayment rate assumptions

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Such instruments are subject to fair value adjustments under certain circumstances (e.g. when there is evidence of impairment). The following table presents assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017, and that are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at these dates:



	Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2017, Using
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs		Total Fair Value
$ in thousands	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	3,417	$	3,417
Other real estate owned	—		—		604		$	604



	Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2017, Using
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs		Total Fair Value
$ in thousands	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	5,953	$	5,953
Other real estate owned	—		—		990		$	990

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:



$ in thousands	Fair Value at September 30, 2017		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Impaired loans	$	3,417	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	7.5% cost to sell
Other real estate owned	604		Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	7.5% cost to sell



$ in thousands	Fair Value at March 31, 2017		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Impaired loans	$	5,953	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	7.5% cost to sell
Other real estate owned	990		Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	7.5% cost to sell

The fair values of collateral dependent impaired loans are determined using various valuation techniques, including consideration of appraised values and other pertinent real estate market data.

Other real estate owned represents property acquired by the Bank in settlement of loans less costs to sell (i.e., through foreclosure, repossession or as an in-substance foreclosure). These assets are recorded at the lower of their cost or fair value. At the time of acquisition of the real estate owned, the real property value is adjusted to its current fair value. Any subsequent adjustments will be to the lower of cost or market.