13.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The accounting guidelines establish a framework for measuring and disclosing information about fair value measurements. The guidelines of fair value reporting instituted a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 - inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 - inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument;

Level 3 - inputs are unobservable and are based on the Company’s own assumptions to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. Level 3 pricing for securities may also include unobservable inputs based upon broker-traded transactions.

A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The Company uses fair value to measure certain assets and, if necessary, liabilities on a recurring basis when fair value is the primary measure for accounting. Thus, the Company uses fair value for AFS securities. Fair value is used on a non-recurring basis to measure certain assets when adjusting carrying values to market values, such as impaired loans, other real estate owned (ORE) and other repossessed assets.

The following table represents the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments:



December 31, 2014
					Quoted prices		Significant		Significant
					in active		other		other
	Carrying		Estimated		markets		observable inputs		unobservable inputs
(dollars in thousands)	amount		fair value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,851	$	25,851	$	25,851	$	-	$	-
Available-for-sale securities		97,896		97,896		595		97,301		-
FHLB stock		1,306		1,306		-		1,306		-
Loans and leases, net		506,327		505,387		-		-		505,387
Loans held-for-sale		1,161		1,186		-		1,186		-
Financial liabilities:
Deposit liabilities		586,944		586,756		-		586,756		-
Short-term borrowings		3,969		3,969		-		3,969		-
Long-term debt		10,000		10,758		-		10,758		-



December 31, 2013
					Quoted prices		Significant		Significant
					in active		other		other
	Carrying		Estimated		markets		observable inputs		unobservable inputs
(dollars in thousands)	amount		fair value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,218	$	13,218	$	13,218	$	-	$	-
Held-to-maturity securities		177		195		-		195		-
Available-for-sale securities		97,246		97,246		525		96,721		-
FHLB stock		2,640		2,640		-		2,640		-
Loans and leases, net		469,216		467,381		-		-		467,381
Loans held-for-sale		917		937		-		937		-
Financial liabilities:
Deposit liabilities		529,698		529,968		-		529,968		-
Short-term borrowings		8,642		8,642		-		8,642		-
Long-term debt		16,000		17,904		-		17,904		-

The following tables illustrate the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis segregated by hierarchy fair value levels as of the period indicated:



			Quoted prices
			in active		Significant other		Significant other
	Total carrying value		markets		observable inputs		unobservable inputs
(dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Available-for-sale securities:
Agency - GSE	$	14,398	$	-	$	14,398	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		37,033		-		37,033		-
MBS - GSE residential		45,870		-		45,870		-
Equity securities - financial services		595		595		-		-
Total available-for-sale securities	$	97,896	$	595	$	97,301	$	-



			Quoted prices
			in active		Significant other		Significant other
	Total carrying value		markets		observable inputs		unobservable inputs
(dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2013		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Available-for-sale securities:
Agency - GSE	$	14,601	$	-	$	14,601	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		32,611		-		32,611		-
MBS - GSE residential		49,509		-		49,509		-
Equity securities - financial services		525		525		-		-
Total available-for-sale securities	$	97,246	$	525	$	96,721	$	-

Equity securities in the AFS portfolio are measured at fair value using quoted market prices for identical assets and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Debt securities in the AFS portfolio are measured at fair value using market quotations provided by a third-party vendor, who is a provider of financial market data, analytics and related services to financial institutions. Assets classified as Level 2 use valuation techniques that are common to bond valuations. That is, in active markets whereby bonds of similar characteristics frequently trade, quotes for similar assets are obtained. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no transfers to or from Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements for financial assets measured on a recurring basis.

The following table illustrates the changes in Level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the period indicated. Prior to December 31, 2013, Level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value consisted of the Company’s investment in pooled trust preferred securities. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company sold its entire position of pooled trust preferred securities. For a further discussion on the Company’s former investment, fair value determination and activity of its pooled trust preferred securities portfolio, see Note 4, “Investment Securities”, and Note 13, “Fair Value Measurements”, within the audited consolidated financial statements, incorporated by reference to the Company’s 2013 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 19, 2014:


(dollars in thousands)
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2013

Balance at beginning of period	$	1,825
Realized gains in earnings		2,873
Unrealized gains (losses) in OCI:
Gains		4,958
Losses		(460)
Pay down / settlement		(9,205)
Interest paid-in-kind		6
Accretion		3
Balance at end of period	$	-

The following table illustrates the financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis segregated by hierarchy fair value levels as of the periods indicated:



			Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant other
	Total carrying value		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable inputs
(dollars in thousands)	at December 31, 2014		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Impaired loans	$	2,158	$	-	$	-	$	2,158
Other real estate owned		1,506		-		-		1,506
Total	$	3,664	$	-	$	-	$	3,664



			Quoted prices in		Significant other		Significant other
	Total carrying value		active markets		observable inputs		unobservable inputs
(dollars in thousands)	at December 31, 2013		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Impaired loans	$	1,152	$	-	$	-	$	1,152
Other real estate owned		1,642		-		-		1,642
Other repossessed assets		8		-		-		8
Total	$	2,802	$	-	$	-	$	2,802

From time-to-time, the Company may be required to record at fair value financial instruments on a non-recurring basis, such as impaired loans, ORE and other repossessed assets. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting on write downs of individual assets.

The following describes valuation methodologies used for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

A loan is considered impaired when, based upon current information and events; it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all scheduled payments in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are written down to fair value through the establishment of specific reserves, a component of the allowance for loan losses, and as such are carried at the lower of net recorded investment or the estimated fair value.

Estimates of fair value of the collateral are determined based on a variety of information, including available valuations from certified appraisers for similar assets, present value of discounted cash flows and inputs that are estimated based on commonly used and generally accepted industry liquidation advance rates and estimates and assumptions developed by management.

Valuation techniques for impaired loans are typically determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral or may be determined through present value of discounted cash flows. Both techniques include various Level 3 inputs which are not identifiable. The valuation technique may be adjusted by management for estimated liquidation expenses and qualitative factors such as economic conditions. If real estate is not the primary source of repayment, present value of discounted cash flows and estimates using generally accepted industry liquidation advance rates and other factors may be utilized to determine fair value. For example, from time-to-time, the Company may refer to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) guide to estimate a vehicle’s fair value for an impaired automobile loan, a component of other repossessed assets.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the range of liquidation expenses and other valuation adjustments applied to impaired loans ranged from -19.96% to -42.41% and from -16.00% to -36.15%, respectively. The weighted-average of liquidation expenses and other valuation adjustments applied to impaired loans amounted to -27.26% and -24.84% as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Due to the multitude of assumptions, many of which are subjective in nature, and the varying inputs and techniques used to determine fair value, the Company recognizes that valuations could differ across a wide spectrum of techniques employed. Accordingly, fair value estimates for impaired loans are classified as Level 3.

For ORE, fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying properties which generally include various Level 3 inputs which are not identifiable. Appraisals form the basis for determining the net realizable value from these properties. Net realizable value is the result of the appraised value less certain costs or discounts associated with liquidation which occurs in the normal course of business. Management’s assumptions may include consideration of the location and occupancy of the property, along with current economic conditions. Subsequently, as these properties are actively marketed, the estimated fair values may be periodically adjusted through incremental subsequent write-downs. These write-downs usually reflect decreases in estimated values resulting from sales price observations as well as changing economic and market conditions. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the discounts applied to the appraised values of ORE ranged from -19.00% to -99.00% and from -18.22% to -72.17%, respectively. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the weighted-average of discount to the appraisal values of ORE amounted to -27.23% and -30.79%, respectively.

As of December 31, 2014, there were no adjustments to the carrying value of other repossessed assets, consisting of automobiles, compared to one automobile at December 31, 2013. The Company refers to the NADA guide to determine a vehicle’s fair value.

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of the Company’s involvement in particular classes of financial instruments. Because of the nature of these instruments, the fair values of these off-balance sheet items are not material.

The notional amount of the Company’s financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows:


	December 31,
(dollars in thousands)		2014		2013
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
Commitments to extend credit	$	92,146	$	89,751
Standby letters of credit		6,872		7,718

Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit

The Company’s exposure to credit loss from nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

Commitments to extend credit are legally binding agreements to lend to customers. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of fees. Since commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future liquidity requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s credit-worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if considered necessary by the Company on extension of credit, is based on management’s credit assessment of the customer.

Financial standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are issued primarily to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The Company’s performance under the guarantee is required upon presentation by the beneficiary of the financial standby letter of credit. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Company was not required to recognize any liability in connection with the issuance of these financial standby letters of credit.

The following table summarizes outstanding financial letters of credit as of December 31, 2014:


			More than
	Less than		one year to		Over five
(dollars in thousands)	one year		five years		years		Total
Secured by:
Collateral	$	5,300	$	-	$	515	$	5,815
Bank lines of credit		800		34		-		834
		6,100		34		515		6,649
Unsecured		166		57		-		223
Total	$	6,266	$	91	$	515	$	6,872

The Company has not incurred losses on its commitments in 2014, 2013 or 2012.