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Note 4 - Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investment
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
Investment [Text Block]
4.
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investment
 
On
January 19, 2018,
the Bank entered into an agreement to invest in qualified affordable housing projects through a limited liability company. At
June 30, 2019
and
December 31, 2018,
the balance of the Bank’s investment was
$3.4
million and
$3.6
million, respectively, and is reflected in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The unfunded commitment related to the qualified affordable housing project investment at
June 30, 2019
and
December 31, 2018
was
$2.5
million and
$2.9
million, respectively, and is reflected in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The Bank expects to fulfill the commitment as capital calls are made through
2029.
 
The investment is accounted for using the proportional amortization method. During the
three
month periods ended
June 30, 2019
and
2018,
the Bank recognized amortization expense of
$87,000
and
$82,000,
respectively, which was included in income tax expense on the consolidated statements of income. Additionally, during the
three
month periods ended
June 30, 2019
and
2018,
the Bank recognized tax credits and other tax benefits from its qualified affordable housing project investment of
$123,000
and
$98,000,
respectively. During the
six
month periods ended
June 30, 2019
and
2018,
the Bank recognized amortization expense of
$169,000
and
$164,000,
respectively, which was included in income tax expense on the consolidated statements of income. Additionally, during the
six
month periods ended
June 30, 2019
and
2018,
the Bank recognized tax credits and other tax benefits from its qualified affordable housing project investment of
$248,000
and
$196,000,
respectively.