NOTE 10 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of our 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 we could have realized in a sale transaction on the dates indicated. The fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective year ends, and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each year end.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use a hierarchical disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observability utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. The three broad levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

Level I - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

Level II - Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these asset and liabilities include items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, and items that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level III - Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

The following table summarizes the fair value of our financial assets measured on a recurring basis by the above pricing observability levels as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:



			Quoted Prices in		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
	Fair		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Value		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(Dollars in thousands)	Measurements		(Level I)		(Level II)		(Level III)

June 30, 2014
U.S. government agencies	$	4,989	$	-	$	4,989	$	-
State and political subdivisions		28,245		-		28,245		-
Mortgage-backed securities -
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises		47,637		-		47,637		-
Equity securities-financial services industry and other		412		412		-		-

December 31, 2013
U.S. government agencies	$	5,380	$	-	$	5,380	$	-
State and political subdivisions		25,875		-		25,875		-
Mortgage-backed securities -				-		-		-
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises		58,937		-		58,937		-
Equity securities-financial services industry and other		484		484		-		-

Our available for sale and held to maturity securities portfolios contain investments, which were all rated within our investment policy guidelines at time of purchase and upon review of the entire portfolio all securities are marketable and have observable pricing inputs.

For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are as follows:



			Quoted Prices in		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Significant
	Fair		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Value		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(Dollars in thousands)	Measurements		(Level I)		(Level II)		(Level III)

June 30, 2014
Impaired loans	$	3,631	$	-	$	-	$	3,631
Foreclosed real estate		149		-		-		149

December 31, 2013
Impaired loans	$	5,483	$	-	$	-	$	5,483
Foreclosed real estate		1,008		-		-		1,008

The following table presents additional qualitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which Level 3 inputs were used to determine fair value:


	Qualitative Information about Level III Fair Value Measurements
	Fair				Range
	Value		Valuation	Unobservable	(Weighted
(Dollars in thousands)	Estimate		Techniques	Input	Average)

June 30, 2014
Impaired loans	$	3,631	Appraisal of	Appraisal	0% to -66.1%
			collateral	adjustments (1)	(-11.0%)


Foreclosed real estate		149	Appraisal of	Selling
			collateral	expenses (1)	-7.0% (-7.0%)

December 31, 2013
Impaired loans	$	5,483	Appraisal of	Appraisal	0% to -67.9%
			collateral	adjustments (1)	(-7.8%)


Foreclosed real estate		1,008	Appraisal of	Selling
			collateral	expenses (1)	-7.0% (-7.0%)

(1) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated selling expenses. The range and weighted average of selling 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 our assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between our disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at Cost): The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets’ fair value.

Deposits (Carried at Cost): Fair value for fixed-rate time 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. The Company generally purchases amounts below the insured limit, limiting the amount of credit risk on these time deposits.

Securities: The fair value of securities, available for sale (carried at fair value) and securities held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining quoted market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level I), or matrix pricing (Level II), 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 III). 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 III measurements. 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) were used to support fair values of certain Level III investments.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock (Carried at Cost): The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stock approximates fair value and considers the limited marketability of such securities.

Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost): The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using the 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 (Carried at Lower of Cost or Fair Value): Fair value of impaired loans is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. These assets are included in Level III fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value consists of the loan balances of $3.6 million and $5.5 million, net of valuation allowance of $597 thousand and $485 thousand, respectively.

Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost): The fair values disclosed for demand, 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.

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.

Junior Subordinated Debentures (Carried at Cost): Fair values of junior subordinated debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on market rates currently offered on such debt with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Accrued Interest Payable (Carried at Cost): The carrying amounts of accrued interest receivable and payable approximate its fair value.

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments (Disclosed at Cost): Fair values for our 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 fair values of our financial instruments at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, were as follows:



					Quoted Prices in		Significant
					Active Markets		Other		Significant
	June 30, 2014				for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Value		(Level I)		(Level II)		(Level III)

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	11,111	$	11,111	$	11,111	$	-	$	-
Time deposits with other banks		100		100		100		-		-
Securities available for sale		81,283		81,283		412		80,871		-
Securities held to maturity		6,055		6,173		-		6,173		-
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		2,960		2,960		-		2,960		-
Loans receivable, net of allowance		422,485		418,915		-		-		418,915
Accrued interest receivable		1,698		1,698		-		1,698		-

Financial liabilities:
Non-maturity deposits		335,102		335,102		335,102		-		-
Time deposits		109,244		109,886		-		109,886		-
Borrowings		46,000		48,053		-		48,053		-
Junior subordinated debentures		12,887		8,905		-		8,905		-
Accrued interest payable		251		251		-		251		-


					Quoted Prices in		Significant
					Active Markets		Other		Significant
	December 31, 2013				for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Fair		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Value		(Level I)		(Level II)		(Level III)

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,246	$	13,246	$	13,246	$	-	$	-
Time deposits with other banks		100		100		100		-		-
Securities available for sale		90,676		90,676		484		90,192		-
Securities held to maturity		6,074		6,060		-		6,060		-
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		2,705		2,705		-		2,705		-
Loans receivable, net of allowance		386,981		383,269		-		-		383,269
Accrued interest receivable		1,642		1,642		-		1,642		-

Financial liabilities:
Non-maturity deposits		331,350		331,350		331,350		-		-
Time deposits		98,947		99,925		-		99,925		-
Borrowings		41,000		43,149		-		43,149		-
Junior subordinated debentures		12,887		7,710		-		7,710		-
Accrued interest payable		235		235		-		235		-