Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements

LCNB measures certain assets at fair value using various valuation techniques and assumptions, depending on the nature of the asset. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value are assigned to one of three broad levels:

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the reporting date.

Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices (such as interest rates or yield curves) that are observable for the asset or liability, and inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

The majority of LCNB's financial debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. The securities are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported net of income taxes in accumulated other comprehensive income.

LCNB utilizes a pricing service for determining the fair values of most of its investment securities. Fair value for U.S. Treasury notes and corporate securities are determined based on market quotations (level 1). Fair value for most of the other investment securities is calculated using the discounted cash flow method for each security. The discount rates for these cash flows are estimated by the pricing service using rates observed in the market (level 2). Cash flow streams are dependent on estimated prepayment speeds and the overall structure of the securities given existing market conditions. In addition, LCNB has invested in two mutual funds that invest in debt securities or loans that qualify for credit under the Community Reinvestment Act. The investment in one of the mutual funds is considered to have level 1 inputs because it is publically traded in an active market and it publishes a daily net asset value. The investment in the other mutual fund is considered to have level 2 inputs because, although its shares are not traded in an active market, an investor can have its interest in the fund redeemed for the balance of its capital account at any quarter-end assuming the fund is given a 60 day notice. The investment in this fund is carried at cost and approximates fair value. Additionally, LCNB owns trust preferred securities in various financial institutions and equity securities in various financial and non-financial companies. Market quotations (level 1) are used to determine fair values for these investments.

Assets that may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired loans, other real estate owned, and other repossessed assets. A loan is considered impaired when management believes it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, if this value is less than the loan balance. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or current appraised value, the inputs are considered to be level 2. When an appraised value is not available and there is not an observable market price, the inputs are considered to be level 3.

Other real estate owned is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loan to foreclosed assets, usually based on an appraisal of the property. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. The inputs for a valuation based on current appraised value are considered to be level 2.

The following table summarizes the valuation of LCNB's assets recorded at fair value by input levels as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
	Fair Value Measurements		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Gains (Losses)
June 30, 2013
Recurring fair value measurements:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury notes	$	8,669		8,669		-		-
U.S. Agency notes		115,648		-		115,648		-
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities		48,887		-		48,887		-
Certificates of deposit with other banks		1,501		-		1,501		-
Municipal securities:
Non-taxable		79,646		-		79,646		-
Taxable		20,031		-		20,031		-
Mutual funds		2,382		1,382		1,000		-
Trust preferred securities		148		148		-		-
Equity securities		2,002		2,002		-		-
Total recurring fair value measurements	$	278,914		12,201		266,713		-

Nonrecurring fair value measurements:
Impaired loans	$	8,093		-		765		7,328		-
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets (a)		1,530		-		1,530		-		196
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements	$	9,623		-		2,295		7,328		196

December 31, 2012
Recurring fair value measurement:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury notes	$	18,686		18,686		-		-
U.S. Agency notes		90,606		-		90,606		-
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities		52,541		-		52,541		-
Corporate securities		3,067		3,067		-		-
Municipal securities:
Non-taxable		73,882		-		73,882		-
Taxable		15,841		-		15,841		-
Mutual funds		2,168		1,168		1,000		-
Trust preferred securities		245		245		-		-
Equity securities		1,470		1,470		-		-
Total recurring fair value measurements	$	258,506		24,636		233,870		-

Nonrecurring fair value measurements:
Impaired loans	$	4,276		-		161		4,115		-
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets (b)		2,189		-		2,189		-		(295	)
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements	$	6,465		-		2,350		4,115		(295	)

(a)

Six other real estate owned properties with a total carrying amount of $277,000 were written down to their combined fair value of $239,000, resulting in an impairment charge of $38,000. Six other real estate owned properties with a total carrying amount of $748,000 were sold for a combined total of $980,000, resulting in a net gain of $232,000. A repossessed asset with a carrying value of $6,000 was sold for $8,000, resulting in a net gain of $2,000. The write-downs, losses, and gains were included in other non-interest expense for the period.

(b)

Eight other real estate owned properties with a total carrying amount of $1,809,000 were written down to their combined fair value of $1,525,000, resulting in an impairment charge of $284,000. Another property was sold at a loss of $8,000. Repossessed assets with a carrying value of $23,000 were sold for a combined total of $20,000, resulting in a net loss of $3,000. The write-downs and losses were included in other non-interest expense for the period.

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value

FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,906		19,906		13,475		13,475
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale		278,914		278,914		258,506		258,506
Held-to-maturity		21,563		21,563		15,424		15,424
Federal Reserve Bank stock		1,603		1,603		949		949
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		2,854		2,854		2,091		2,091
Loans, net		552,888		556,353		450,346		453,060

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
Deposits		800,813		804,973		671,471		675,964
Short-term borrowings		36,272		36,272		13,756		13,756
Long-term debt		12,788		13,659		13,705		14,724

The fair value of off-balance-sheet financial instruments at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was not material.

Fair values of financial instruments are based on various assumptions, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in actual transactions. In addition, because the required disclosures exclude certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of LCNB. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of certain financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents

The carrying amounts presented are deemed to approximate fair value.

Investment securities

Fair values for securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, are based on quoted market prices, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities and/or discounted cash flow analyses or other methods. The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock approximates fair value based on the respective redemptive provisions.

Loans

Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities, incorporating assumptions of current and projected prepayment speeds. These current rates approximate market rates.

Deposits

The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities, which approximates market rates.

Borrowings

The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements, and U.S. Treasury demand note borrowings are deemed to approximate fair value of short-term borrowings. For long-term debt, fair values are estimated based on the discounted value of expected net cash flows using current interest rates.

The following table summarizes the categorization by input level as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 of LCNB's financial assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
	Fair Value Measurements		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
June 30, 2013
Assets:
Loans, net	$	548,260		-		548,260		-
Investment securities, non-taxable, held-to-maturity		21,563		-		-		21,563
Federal Reserve Bank stock		1,603		1,603		-		-
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		2,854		2,854		-		-

Liabilities:
Deposits		804,973		-		804,973		-
Long-term debt		13,659		-		13,659		-

December 31, 2012
Assets:
Loans, net	$	448,784		-		448,784		-
Investment securities, non-taxable, held-to-maturity		15,424		-		-		15,424
Federal Reserve Bank stock		949		949		-		-
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		2,091		2,091		-		-

Liabilities:
Deposits		675,964		-		675,964		-
Long-term debt		14,724		-		14,724		-

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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