EX-13 2 pkbk-12312015xex13.htm EXHIBIT 13 Exhibit

















PARKE BANCORP, INC.

2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS




PARKE BANCORP, INC.
2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Page
Section One
 
 
 
Letter to Shareholders................................................................................................................................
 
 
Selected Financial Data..............................................................................................................................
 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations......................
 
 
Market Prices and Dividends......................................................................................................................
 
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.........................................................
 
 
Section Two
 
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm........................................................................
 
 
Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................................................................
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..............................................................................................
 
 
Corporate Information.................................................................................................................................
 
 
 
 
 
 






To Our Shareholders:

The economy continued to improve in 2015, although slower than we would have liked. Real estate activity increased and values enjoyed a slight appreciation. There is still a long way to go before the industry returns to the pre-recession explosion in real estate values. Lower unemployment and an under control inflation rate supported the Federal Reserve finally delivering on their many promises over the last two years to raise interest rates. The modest 25 basis point interest rate increase still leaves the banking industry facing continued compressed net interest margins, creating challenges in growing profits. These challenges supported the continued consolidation of many banks. Mergers and acquisitions by banks increased in 2015 with bank values improving.
The new regulations implemented for residential mortgages have dramatically increased the cost of providing this product to the public. Many banks in this region have discontinued offering residential mortgages due to the unreasonable exposure and costs that banks now have to face. We have continued to offer residential mortgages, but at a much lower profit margin, which again puts pressure on earnings. It is important that consumers have options for their banking needs. Onerous regulations and costs reduce the ability of community banks to compete, leaving consumers with drastically reduced options and less competition. I would like to think that regulations would be structured to encourage participation of community banks.
The challenges in the economy, increased regulatory costs and fierce competition, including the tremendous growth of online lending, did not stop Parke Bancorp from having another great year. We generated $9.5 million in net income available to common shareholders, our third consecutive year of record earnings. The core earnings of our Bank continued to grow with a strong increase in interest income of $1.3 million, an increase of 3.4% over 2014, while maintaining strict controls over our expenses.
We enjoyed strong growth in 2015 with a 7.7% growth in total assets to $885.1 million, up from $821.7 million in 2014. The growth was supported by the increase in our loan portfolio to $758.5 million as of December 31, 2015, up from $713.1 million at December 31, 2014. The competition for quality loans is fierce, pushing down interest rates. Although we are actively responding to lower interest rates when competing for a loan, we do not compromise our underwriting standards. We have recently added new loan officers to our team, which provides support to our goal of continuing the growth in our loan portfolio.
We continue to focus on reducing our nonperforming assets (“NPAs”). It has been, and will continue to be our commitment to our shareholders to dispose of NPAs without jeopardizing shareholder value. We reduced nonperforming loans to $13.6 million at December 31, 2015, a reduction of 50%. Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) on December 31, 2015 was $16.6 million, down from $20.9 million as of December 31, 2014, a 21% reduction. The major OREO property continues to be a condominium project in Absecon, NJ. We have commenced sales in the project and sold 16 units since March 2015, reducing the asset from over $9 million to below $6.5 million. We also saw substantial improvement in our 30 to 89 days past due loans, which totaled $1.2 million at December 31, 2015, a decrease of $1.7 million from December 31, 2014, for a close to a 60% reduction.
The improved credit quality of our loan portfolio has not diminished our commitment to prudently monitoring our allowance for loan losses to ensure that the balance remains appropriate for our loan portfolio. Our allowance for loan losses was $16.1 million as of December 31, 2015. Our allowance for loan losses remains over 2% of our loan portfolio. Our allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans experienced a substantial improvement to 119%, up from 67% as of December 31, 2014.
Total shareholders’ equity increased to $112 million as of December 31, 2015, an increase of close to 10% from December 31, 2014. We continue to have a very strong capital position, which is substantially in excess of the amount required by Federal banking regulations to be a well-capitalized bank. The Bank’s Tier 1 Capital Ratio is $77.4 million in excess of the amount required to be well capitalized. Strong capital remains the key ingredient to facing the many challenges in the economy and the ever changing regulatory environment. It also provides the foundation for growth and the ability to take advantage of opportunities that may materialize in the market.
The continued strength in our capital position, combined with our ability to generate strong earnings, has put us in an excellent position to grow our Bank’s footprint and enhance shareholder value. As reported last year, we identified an

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excellent opportunity to open a state of the art branch office in Collingswood, NJ, which will include the latest technology for interactive teller machines (“ITM”). Although it has taken longer than initially projected, we now have all approvals in place and anticipate construction to commence to renovate the building within the next 60 days. Based on our analysis of this market, we have expanded our plans for the office to include additional lenders that will be located in this office, in addition to a Business Development Officer. We will provide a full array of banking products, deposit programs, commercial loans, SBA loans and consumer loans at this new location. We are in an excellent position to provide very competitive rates for our deposits and loan products in addition to providing superior banking services in the community.
We are also in the process of finalizing an agreement to open a full service branch in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We have had the benefit of a substantial loan portfolio in this largely Asian community since opening Parke Bank. We currently have over $200 million in loans from this community which consistently outperform the balance of our loan portfolio. We still have a lot of work to do, including all required regulatory approvals, however we are confident that a full service branch at this location will be a great addition to our branch system and enhance the footprint of our growing bank. We will be able to provide direct service to our Asian friends and customers in their native language.
No one really knows where the economy and the banking industry is heading. Depending on what page of the newspaper you open, forecasts would include an upcoming worldwide recession, to slow continued growth in the economy and even some predict a robust expansion in the economy after the Presidential election. World events constantly change the direction of the economy. There are many unknowns, which are out of our control. What we can do is maintain a strong capital position, continue with tight controls on expenses and strategically take advantage of opportunities, while carefully expanding our already well qualified staff to implement our growth plans. Our Board of Directors, management and staff will continue to work tirelessly to protect and enhance shareholder value. We remain focused on returning the commitment to our shareholders that they have demonstrated they have in us.


/s/ C.R. Pennoni 
 
/s/ Vito S. Pantione
C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni
 
Vito S. Pantilione
Chairman
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Selected Financial Data
At or for the Year Ended December, 31
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Balance Sheet Data: (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
$
885,124

 
$
821,706

 
$
794,943

 
$
770,477

 
$
790,738

Loans, Net
$
742,365

 
$
695,018

 
$
635,981

 
$
610,776

 
$
605,794

Securities Available for Sale
$
42,567

 
$
28,208

 
$
35,695

 
$
19,340

 
$
22,517

Securities Held to Maturity
$
2,181

 
$
2,141

 
$
2,103

 
$
2,066

 
$
2,032

Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
27,429

 
$
36,238

 
$
45,661

 
$
76,866

 
$
110,228

OREO
$
16,629

 
$
20,931

 
$
28,910

 
$
26,057

 
$
19,410

Deposits
$
665,210

 
$
647,933

 
$
626,768

 
$
637,207

 
$
634,855

Borrowings
$
98,053

 
$
62,755

 
$
68,683

 
$
43,851

 
$
74,010

Equity
$
112,040

 
$
102,905

 
$
93,716

 
$
83,637

 
$
77,224

Operational Data: (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Income
$
39,410

 
$
38,132

 
$
36,784

 
$
37,746

 
$
41,309

Interest Expense
5,812

 
5,579

 
5,795

 
7,424

 
9,231

Net Interest Income
33,598

 
32,553

 
30,989

 
30,322

 
32,078

Provision for Loan Losses
3,040

 
3,250

 
2,700

 
7,300

 
10,450

Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
30,558

 
29,303

 
28,289

 
23,022

 
21,628

Noninterest Income
5,080

 
7,631

 
3,426

 
4,368

 
4,725

Noninterest Expense
16,852

 
18,911

 
18,852

 
15,079

 
12,625

Income Before Income Tax Expense
18,786

 
18,023

 
12,863

 
12,311

 
13,728

Income Tax Expense
6,843

 
5,711

 
3,625

 
4,242

 
5,524

Net Income Attributable to Company and Noncontrolling Interest
11,943

 
12,312

 
9,238

 
8,069

 
8,204

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
(1,246
)
 
(1,839
)
 
(1,667
)
 
(756
)
 
(932
)
Discount on Retirement of Preferred Shares

 

 
1,948

 

 

Preferred Stock Dividend and Discount Accretion
1,200

 
1,200

 
1,058

 
1,012

 
1,000

Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
9,497

 
$
9,273

 
$
8,461

 
$
6,301

 
$
6,272

Per Share Data: 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic Earnings per Common Share
1.56

 
$
1.55

 
$
1.42

 
$
1.06

 
$
1.06

Diluted Earnings per Common Share
1.34

 
$
1.32

 
$
1.42

 
$
1.06

 
$
1.05

Book Value per Common Share
15.03

 
$
14.07

 
$
12.57

 
$
11.35

 
$
10.40

Performance Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on Average Assets
1.25
%
 
1.30
%
 
1.01
%
 
0.94
%
 
0.97
%
Return on Average Common Equity
10.82
%
 
11.77
%
 
12.04
%
 
9.70
%
 
10.51
%
Net Interest Margin
4.14
%
 
4.33
%
 
4.36
%
 
4.12
%
 
4.46
%
Efficiency Ratio
43.57
%
 
47.06
%
 
54.78
%
 
43.12
%
 
34.18
%
Capital Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity to Assets
12.68
%
 
12.53
%
 
11.64
%
 
10.84
%
 
9.77
%
Dividend Payout
15.38
%
 
6.46
%
 

 

 

Tier 1 Risk-based Capital2
15.87
%
 
15.97
%
 
15.65
%
 
14.99
%
 
14.17
%
Total Risk-based Capital2
17.13
%
 
17.22
%
 
16.92
%
 
16.26
%
 
15.44
%
Asset Quality Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming Loans/Total Loans
1.79
%
 
3.77
%
 
5.49
%
 
7.55
%
 
7.11
%
Allowance for Loan Losses/Total Loans
2.13
%
 
2.53
%
 
2.84
%
 
3.01
%
 
3.09
%
Allowance for Loan Losses/Non-performing Loans
119.01
%
 
67.09
%
 
51.62
%
 
39.82
%
 
43.46
%
1 Per share computations give retroactive effect to stock dividends declared in each of 2011, 2012 and 2013
2 Capital ratios for Parke Bank

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward Looking Statements

Parke Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) may from time to time make written or oral "forward‑looking statements", including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the Proxy Statement and the Annual Report on Form 10‑K, including the exhibits), in its reports to stockholders and in other communications by the Company, which are made in good faith by the Company.
These forward‑looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of the Company's plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions, which are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control). The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward‑looking statements: the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which Parke Bank (the “Bank”) conducts operations; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, inflation, interest rates, market and monetary fluctuations; the timely development of and acceptance of new products and services of the Bank and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors' products and services; the impact of changes in financial services' laws and regulations (including laws concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance); technological changes; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; and the success of the Bank at managing the risks resulting from these factors. The Company cautions that the listed factors are not exclusive.
 
Overview

The Company's results of operations are dependent primarily on the its net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on its interest‑earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest expense paid on its interest‑bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. The Company also generates noninterest income such as service charges, Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”) income, gains on sales of loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and other fees. The Company's noninterest expenses primarily consist of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy expenses, marketing expenses, professional services, FDIC insurance assessments, data processing costs and other operating expenses. The Company is also subject to losses from its loan portfolio if borrowers fail to meet their obligations. The Company's results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory agencies.

Results of Operation

The Company recorded net income available to common shareholders of $9.5 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, and $9.3 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, for 2015 and 2014, respectively. Pre-tax earnings amounted to $18.8 million for 2015 and $18.0 million for 2014.

Total assets of $885.1 million at December 31, 2015 represented an increase of $63.4 million, or 7.7%, from December 31, 2014. Total gross loans amounted to $758.5 million at year end 2015 for an increase of $45.4 million, or 6.4% from December 31, 2014. Deposits increased by $17.3 million, an increase of 2.7%. Total shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2015 amounted to $112.0 million and increased $9.1 million, or 8.9%, during the past year.
The principal objective of this financial review is to provide a discussion and an overview of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements and related notes thereto.

Comparative Average Balances, Yields and Rates. The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. Interest rate spread is the difference between the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average earning assets. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, and have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense.

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For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Cost
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Cost
 
(Amounts in thousands except Yield/ Cost data)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
731,032

 
$
38,035

 
5.20
%
 
$
669,771

 
$
36,967

 
5.52
%
Investment securities
47,323

 
1,296

 
2.74
%
 
36,259

 
1,054

 
2.91
%
Federal funds sold and cash equivalents
33,184

 
79

 
0.24
%
 
46,384

 
111

 
0.24
%
Total interest-earning assets
811,539

 
$
39,410

 
4.86
%
 
752,414

 
$
38,132

 
5.07
%
Noninterest earning assets
59,545

 
 

 
 

 
71,594

 
 

 
 

Allowance for loan losses
(17,243
)
 
 

 
 

 
(18,746
)
 
 

 
 

Total assets
$
853,841

 
 

 
 

 
$
805,262

 
 

 
 

Liabilities and Equity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest bearing deposits
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

NOWs
$
31,318

 
$
154

 
0.49
%
 
$
27,771

 
$
139

 
0.50
%
Money markets
112,180

 
559

 
0.50
%
 
101,090

 
559

 
0.55
%
Savings
188,392

 
1,006

 
0.53
%
 
210,380

 
1,238

 
0.59
%
Time deposits
251,816

 
2,836

 
1.13
%
 
255,372

 
2,761

 
1.08
%
Brokered certificates of deposit
30,337

 
189

 
0.62
%
 
6,785

 
49

 
0.72
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
614,043

 
4,744

 
0.77
%
 
601,398

 
4,746

 
0.79
%
Borrowings
80,729

 
1,068

 
1.32
%
 
62,800

 
833

 
1.33
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
694,772

 
$
5,812

 
0.84
%
 
664,198

 
$
5,579

 
0.84
%
Noninterest bearing deposits
45,656

 
 

 
 

 
36,493

 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
5,319

 
 

 
 

 
5,411

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities
745,747

 
 

 
 

 
706,102

 
 

 
 

Equity
108,094

 
 

 
 

 
99,160

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and equity
$
853,841

 
 

 
 

 
$
805,262

 
 

 
 

Net interest income
 

 
$
33,598

 
 

 
 

 
$
32,553

 
 

Interest rate spread
 

 
 

 
4.02
%
 
 

 
 

 
4.23
%
Net interest margin
 

 
 

 
4.14
%
 
 

 
 

 
4.33
%

Rate/Volume Analysis. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by the previous rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by old volume). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.


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Years ended December 31,
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
 
Variance due to change in
 
Variance due to change in
 
Average
Volume
 
Average
Rate
 
Net
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
Average
Volume
 
Average
Rate
 
Net
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Interest Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Loans (net of deferred costs/fees)
$
3,262

 
$
(2,194
)
 
$
1,068

 
$
1,385

 
$
(362
)
 
$
1,023

  Investment securities
306

 
(64
)
 
242

 
395

 
(72
)
 
323

  Federal funds sold
(32
)
 

 
(32
)
 
10

 
(8
)
 
2

Total interest income
3,536

 
(2,258
)
 
1,278

 
1,790

 
(442
)
 
1,348

Interest Expense:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

  Deposits
101

 
(103
)
 
(2
)
 
111

 
(397
)
 
(286
)
  Borrowed funds
238

 
(3
)
 
235

 
306

 
(236
)
 
70

Total interest expense
339

 
(106
)
 
233

 
417

 
(633
)
 
(216
)
Net interest income
$
3,197

 
$
(2,152
)
 
$
1,045

 
$
1,373

 
$
191

 
$
1,564


Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

The following represents summarized unaudited quarterly financial data of the Company which, in the opinion of management, reflects adjustments (comprised only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for fair presentation.

 
Three Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
March 31,
 
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
$
10,159

 
$
9,918

 
$
9,933

 
$
9,400

Interest expense
1,493

 
1,501

 
1,474

 
1,344

Net interest income
8,666

 
8,417

 
8,459

 
8,056

Provision for loan losses

 
1,450

 
750

 
840

Income before income tax expense
5,698

 
4,658

 
4,303

 
4,127

Income tax expense
2,204

 
1,730

 
1,388

 
1,521

Net income
3,246

 
2,430

 
2,522

 
2,499

Preferred stock dividends
300

 
300

 
300

 
300

Net income available to common shareholders
2,946

 
2,130

 
2,222

 
2,199

Net income per common share:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.48

 
$
0.35

 
$
0.37

 
$
0.37

Diluted
$
0.40

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.31

2014
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest income
$
9,373

 
$
9,417

 
$
9,736

 
$
9,606

Interest expense
1,372

 
1,407

 
1,403

 
1,397

Net interest income
8,001

 
8,010

 
8,333

 
8,209

Provision for loan losses
1,000

 
250

 
1,000

 
1,000

Income before income tax expense
3,462

 
6,837

 
4,099

 
3,625

Income tax expense
1,136

 
2,149

 
1,264

 
1,162

Net income
2,206

 
3,455

 
2,486

 
2,326

Net income available to common shareholders
1,906

 
3,155

 
2,186

 
2,026

Net income per common share:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.32

 
$
0.53

 
$
0.36

 
$
0.34

Diluted
$
0.28

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.31

 
$
0.29


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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 Allowance for Losses on Loans. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses. Loans that are determined to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance account, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. When evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, an assessment of the loan portfolio will typically include changes in the composition and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality and past loss experience, review of specific problem loans, current economic conditions which may affect borrowers' ability to repay, and other factors which may warrant current recognition. Such periodic assessments may, in management's judgment, require the Company to recognize additions or reductions to the allowance.
Various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for loan losses as an integral part of their examination process. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions or reductions to the allowance based on their evaluation of information available to them at the time of their examination. It is reasonably possible that the above factors may change significantly and, therefore, affect management’s determination of the allowance for loan losses in the near term.
Valuation of Investment Securities. Available for sale securities are reported at fair market value with unrealized gains and losses reported, net of deferred taxes, as comprehensive income, a component of shareholders’ equity. The held to maturity securities portfolio, consisting of debt securities for which there is a positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, is carried at amortized cost. Management conducts a quarterly review and evaluation of the securities portfolio to determine if the value of any security has declined below its cost or amortized cost, and whether such decline is other than temporary. If such decline is deemed other than temporary, the cost basis of the security is adjusted by writing down the security to estimated fair market value through a charge to current period earnings to the extent that such decline is credit related.

Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”). OREO consists of real estate properties which are recorded at fair value. All properties have an independent third-party full appraisal to determine the value, less cost to sell (a range of 5% to 10%) and other costs. The appraisal is based on an "as-is" valuation and will follow a reasonable valuation method that addresses the direct sales comparison, income, and cost approaches to market value, reconciles those approaches, and explains the elimination of each approach not used. Appraisals are updated every 12 months or sooner if we have identified possible further deterioration in value.
Income Taxes. Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carry forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the difference between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of the deferred tax assets, will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in the future.

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that ultimately would be sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. The evaluation of a tax position taken is considered by itself and not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured, as described above, is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.

Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

Net Interest Income. The Company’s primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investment securities, and interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. The level of net interest income is determined primarily

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by the average level of balances (“volume”) and the market rates associated with the interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

Net interest income increased $1.0 million, or 3.2%, to $33.6 million for 2015, from $32.6 million for 2014. We experienced a decrease in our interest rate spread of 21 basis points, to 4.02% for 2015, from 4.23% for 2014. Our net interest margin decreased 19 basis points, to 4.14% for 2015, from 4.33% for 2014. The increase in net interest income is primarily attributable to the combined effects of an increase in the average balance of loans, partially offset by lower yields on loans.

Interest income increased $1.3 million, or 3.4%, to $39.4 million for 2015, from $38.1 million for 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to higher loan volumes partially offset by lower yields on loans. Average loans for the year were $731.0 million compared to $669.8 million for 2014, while average loan yields were 5.20% for 2015 compared to 5.52% for 2014.

Interest expense increased $233,000, or 4.2%, to $5.8 million for 2015, from $5.6 million for 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to higher deposit and borrowing volumes offset by a slight decline in the cost of funds. Average deposits for the year were $614.0 million compared to $601.4 million for 2014, while average deposit rates were 0.77% for 2015 compared to 0.79% for 2014. Average borrowings outstanding increased $17.9 million to $80.7 million in 2015 as compared to $62.8 million in 2014. The average rate paid on these borrowings was essentially unchanged, decreasing by one basis point from 1.33% in 2014 to 1.32% in 2015.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income is principally derived from gains on the sale of SBA loans, service fees on deposit accounts, fee income from loan services and BOLI income. Noninterest income totaled $5.1 million in 2015 versus $7.6 million in 2014.

The Company recognized $4.1 million in gains from the sale of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans in 2015, compared to a gain of $5.0 million in 2014. The decrease is partially attributable to the selling of loans originated in 2014 that were originated in 2013.

Loan fees were $1.4 million in 2015, an increase from $1.1 million in 2014. Loan fees consist primarily of prepayment fees. These loan fees are variable in nature and are dependent upon the borrowers’ course of action.

The loss on the sale and write down of OREO for 2015 was $2.0 million, compared to a loss of $596,000 in 2014.

Other noninterest income, which includes ATM fees, debit card fees, early CD withdrawal penalties, rental income and other miscellaneous income, amounted to $918,000 in 2015 and $1.3 million in 2014.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense for 2015 was $16.9 million, a decrease of $2.1 million from 2014.

Compensation and benefits expense for 2015 was $7.7 million, an increase of $411,000 over 2014. The increase is attributable to routine salary increases, higher benefits expense and increased staffing.

Professional services in 2015 amounted to $1.7 million, an increase of $201,000 from 2014. The continued high level of expense is primarily the result of the legal costs related to loan matters.

OREO expenses decreased to $1.6 million in 2015, from $3.9 million in 2014. The expenses are related to the carrying costs of OREO including property taxes, insurance and maintenance. The decrease is attributable to the reduction in the balance of OREO.

Other operating expense decreased to $3.4 million in 2015, from $3.8 million in 2014. Other operating expense is primarily related to nonperforming loans, including force-placed insurance and payment of real estate taxes to protect the Bank’s lien position.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense amounted to $6.8 million for 2015, compared to $5.7 million for 2014, resulting in effective tax rates of 36.4% and 35.3% for the respective years. The rate difference is due to a retroactive change in the calculation of income tax expense.



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Financial Condition at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

At December 31, 2015, the Company’s total assets increased to $885.1 million from $821.7 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $63.4 million or 7.7%.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $8.8 million to $27.4 million at December 31, 2015 from $36.2 million at December 31, 2014. The decrease in cash was utilized to fund loan growth.
 
Total investment securities increased to $44.7 million at December 31, 2015 ($42.6 million classified as available for sale or 95.1%) from $30.3 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $14.4 million or 47.4%. During 2015, the Company purchased $20.5 million of mortgage-backed securities to bolster on-balance sheet liquidity to fund future growth. The purchase was funded with borrowings from the FHLB.

Total gross loans increased to $758.5 million at December 31, 2015, from $713.1 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $45.4 million or 6.4%.

OREO at December 31, 2015 was $16.6 million, compared to $20.9 million at December 31, 2014, a decrease of $4.3 million. OREO consisted of 16 properties, the largest being a condominium development in Absecon. The decrease was primarily due to the sale of OREO property.

BOLI increased to $23.8 million at December 31, 2015, from $11.5 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $12.4 million. The Company increased its position by $12.0 million in 2015 in order to offset the rising cost of employee benefits.

At December 31, 2015, the Bank’s total deposits increased to $665.2 million from $647.9 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $17.3 million or 2.7%. Noninterest bearing deposits increased $10.2 million, or 24.0%, to $52.8 million at December 31, 2015, from $42.6 million at December 31, 2014. Interest Checking increased $4.8 million, or 16.6%, to $33.4 million at December 31, 2015, from $28.7 million at December 31, 2014. Money Market and Savings accounts decreased $3.1 million, or 1.0%, to $298.5 million at December 31, 2015, from $301.6 million at December 31, 2014. Retail certificates of deposit increased $4.8 million, or 1.9%, to $259.6 million at December 31, 2015, from $254.8 million at December 31, 2014. Brokered deposits increased $584,000 to $20.9 million at December 31, 2015, from $20.3 million at December 31, 2014.

Borrowings increased to $98.1 million at December 31, 2015 from $62.8 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $35.3 million or 56.2%. The additional borrowings were used to fund the mortgage-backed securities purchases described above and loan growth.

Total shareholders’ equity increased to $112.0 million at December 31, 2015 from $102.9 million at December 31, 2014, an increase of $9.1 million or 8.9%, due to the retention of earnings.

Asset Quality

 The Company attempts to manage the risk characteristics of its loan portfolio through various control processes, such as credit evaluations of borrowers, establishment of lending limits and application of lending procedures, including the holding of adequate collateral and the maintenance of compensating balances. However, the Company seeks to rely primarily on the cash flow of its borrowers as the principal source of repayment. Although credit policies are designed to minimize risk, management recognizes that loan losses will occur and the amount of these losses will fluctuate depending on the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio as well as general and regional economic conditions.
The allowance for loan losses represents a reserve for losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is evaluated periodically based on a review of all significant loans, with a particular emphasis on nonaccrual loans, past due and other loans that management believes require special attention.
For significant problem loans, management's review consists of an evaluation of the financial strengths of the borrower and the guarantor, the related collateral, and the effects of economic conditions. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans include loans identified as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial loans in order to establish specific reserves by either the present value of expected future cash flows

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discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. General reserves against the remaining loan portfolio are based on an analysis of historical loan loss ratios, changes in the composition and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, current national and local economic conditions which may affect borrowers' ability to repay, and other factors which may warrant current recognition.
Delinquent loans decreased $15.0 million to $14.8 million, or 1.9% of total loans, at December 31, 2015, from $29.8 million, or 4.2% of total loans, at December 31, 2014. Delinquent loan balances by number of days delinquent at December 31, 2015 were: 31 to 89 days --- $1.2 million and 90 days and greater --- $13.6 million. Loans 90 days and more past due are no longer accruing interest. December 31, 2014 delinquent loan balances by number of days were: 31 to 89 days --- $2.9 million and 90 days and greater --- $26.9 million. The improving credit quality of the portfolio is attributable to our ability to work-out troubled loans and an improving economy.

At December 31, 2015, the Company had $13.6 million in nonperforming loans, or 1.8% of total loans, a decrease from $26.9 million, or 3.8% of total loans, at December 31, 2014. The three largest relationships in nonperforming loans are a $3.8 million land development loan, a $2.7 million real estate development loan and a $1.9 million commercial mortgage loan.

At December 31, 2015 the Company had $30.2 million in nonperforming assets, which includes $13.6 million of nonperforming loans and $16.6 million of OREO, or 3.4% of total assets, a decrease from $47.8 million, or 5.8% of total assets at December 31, 2014.

At December 31, 2015, the Company had $42.2 million in loans deemed impaired, a decrease from $61.5 million at December 31, 2014. Included in impaired loans are TDRs that were in compliance with their modified terms and therefore are accruing, totaling $28.7 million and $32.7 million at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The provision for loan losses is a charge to earnings in the current year to maintain the allowance at a level management has determined to be adequate based upon the factors noted above. The provision for loan losses amounted to $3.0 million for 2015, compared to $3.3 million for 2014. Net loan charge-offs/recoveries were $4.9 million in 2015 and $3.8 million in 2014.

At December 31, 2015, the Company’s allowance for loan losses decreased to $16.1 million, from $18.0 million at December 31, 2014, a decrease of $1.9 million or 10.6%. The ratio of the allowance for loan loss to total loans decreased to 2.1% of loans at December 31, 2015, from 2.5% of loans at December 31, 2014. However the allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans coverage ratio increased to 119.0% at December 31, 2015, from 67.1% at December 31, 2014.

We believe we have appropriately established adequate loss reserves on problem loans that we have identified and to cover credit risks that are inherent in the portfolio as of December 31, 2015. We continue to aggressively manage all loan relationships. Credit monitoring and tracking systems are established. Updated appraisals are being obtained, where appropriate, to ensure that collateral values are sufficient to cover outstanding loan balances. Where necessary, we will apply our loan work-out experience to protect our collateral position and actively negotiate with borrowers to resolve these nonperforming loans.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes according to the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates applicable to taxable income for the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation reserves are established against certain deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Increases or decreases in the valuation reserve are charged or credited to the income tax provision.

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that ultimately would be sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in

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the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. The evaluation of a tax position taken is considered by itself and not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits would be recognized in income tax expense on the income statement.

For additional information on income taxes, see Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity
 
Interest rate sensitivity is an important factor in the management of the composition and maturity configurations of earning assets and funding sources. The primary objective of asset/liability management is to ensure the steady growth of our primary earnings component, net interest income. Net interest income can fluctuate with significant interest rate movements. To lessen the impact of interest rate movements, management endeavors to structure the balance sheet so that repricing opportunities exist for both assets and liabilities in roughly equivalent amounts at approximately the same time intervals. Imbalances in these repricing opportunities at any point in time constitute interest rate sensitivity.
 
The measurement of our interest rate sensitivity, or "gap," is one of the principal techniques used in asset/liability management. Interest sensitive gap is the dollar difference between assets and liabilities that are subject to interest-rate pricing within a given time period, including both floating rate or adjustable rate instruments and instruments that are approaching maturity.
 
Our management and the Board of Directors oversee the asset/liability management function through the asset/liability committee of the Board that meets periodically to monitor and manage the balance sheet, control interest rate exposure, and evaluate our pricing strategies. The asset mix of the balance sheet is continually evaluated in terms of several variables: yield, credit quality, appropriate funding sources and liquidity. Management of the liability mix of the balance sheet focuses on expanding the various funding sources.
 
In theory, interest rate risk can be diminished by maintaining a nominal level of interest rate sensitivity. In practice, this is made difficult by a number of factors, including cyclical variation in loan demand, different impacts on interest-sensitive assets and liabilities when interest rates change, and the availability of funding sources. Accordingly, we undertake to manage the interest-rate sensitivity gap by adjusting the maturity of and establishing rates on the earning asset portfolio and certain interest-bearing liabilities commensurate with management's expectations relative to market interest rates. Management generally attempts to maintain a balance between rate-sensitive assets and liabilities as the exposure period is lengthened to minimize our overall interest rate risk.

Rate Sensitivity Analysis. The interest rate sensitivity position as of December 31, 2015, is presented in the table below. Assets and liabilities are scheduled based on maturity or re-pricing data except for mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, which are based on prevailing prepayment assumptions and expected maturities and deposits which are based on recent retention experience of core deposits. The difference between rate-sensitive assets and rate-sensitive liabilities, or the interest rate sensitivity gap, is shown at the bottom of the table. As of December 31, 2015, our interest sensitive liabilities exceeded interest sensitive assets within a one year period by $91.9 million, or 55.3%, of total assets.


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As of December 31, 2015
 
3 Months
or Less
 
Over 3
Months
Through 12
Months
 
Over 1 Year Through
3 Years
 
Over 3  Years Through
5 Years
 
Over 5 Years Through
10 Years
 
Total
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
69,270

 
$
112,549

 
$
271,490

 
$
176,503

 
$
128,689

 
$
758,501

Investment securities
2,335

 
4,261

 
12,137

 
9,095

 
16,920

 
44,748

Federal funds sold and cash equivalents
24,298

 

 

 

 

 
24,298

Total interest-earning assets
$
95,903

 
$
116,810

 
$
283,627

 
$
185,598

 
$
145,609

 
$
827,547

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Regular savings deposits
$
8,413

 
$
25,240

 
$
67,306

 
$
59,946

 
$
15,377

 
$
176,282

NOW and money market deposits
9,139

 
22,277

 
73,108

 
42,943

 
8,204

 
155,671

Retail time deposits
28,811

 
154,258

 
66,704

 
9,812

 

 
259,585

Brokered time deposits
18,767

 
160

 
1,972

 

 

 
20,899

Borrowed funds
28,403

 
9,150

 
54,500

 
6,000

 

 
98,053

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
93,533

 
$
211,085

 
$
263,590

 
$
118,701

 
$
23,581

 
$
710,490

Interest rate sensitive gap
$
2,370

 
$
(94,275
)
 
$
20,037

 
$
66,897

 
$
122,028

 
$
117,057

Cumulative interest rate gap
$
2,370

 
$
(91,905
)
 
$
(71,868
)
 
$
(4,971
)
 
$
117,057

 
$

Ratio of rate-sensitive assets to rate-sensitive liabilities
102.53
%
 
55.34
%
 
107.60
%
 
156.36
%
 
617.48
%
 
116.09
%

Liquidity describes our ability to meet the financial obligations that arise out of the ordinary course of business. Liquidity addresses the Company's ability to meet deposit withdrawals on demand or at contractual maturity, to repay borrowings as they mature, and to fund current and planned expenditures. Liquidity is derived from increased repayment and income from earning assets. Our loan to deposit ratio was 114.0% and 110.1% at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Funds received from new and existing depositors provided a large source of liquidity during 2015 and 2014. The Company seeks to rely primarily on core deposits from customers to provide stable and cost-effective sources of funding to support loan growth. The Bank also seeks to augment such deposits with longer term and higher yielding certificates of deposit.

Brokered deposits are a more volatile source of funding than core deposits and do not increase the deposit franchise of the Bank. In a rising rate environment, the Bank may be unwilling or unable to pay a competitive rate. To the extent that such deposits do not remain with the Bank, they may need to be replaced with borrowings which could increase the Bank’s cost of funds and negatively impact its interest rate spread, financial condition and results of operation. To mitigate the potential negative impact associated with brokered deposits, the Bank joined Promontory Inter Financial Network to secure an additional alternative funding source. Promontory provides the Bank an additional source of external funds through their weekly CDARS® settlement process. The rates are comparable to brokered deposits and can be obtained within a shorter period time than brokered deposits. The Bank’s CDARS deposits included within the brokered deposit total amounted to $20.9 million million and $20.3 million at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. To the extent that retail deposits are not adequate to fund customer loan demand, liquidity needs can be met in the short term funds market. Longer term funding requirements can be obtained through advances from the FHLBNY. As of December 31, 2015, the Bank maintained unused lines of credit with the FHLBNY totaling $47.7 million.
 
As of December 31, 2015, the Bank's investment securities portfolio included $41.0 million of mortgage-backed securities that provide additional cash flow each month. The majority of the investment portfolio is classified as available for sale, is readily marketable, and is available to meet liquidity needs. The Bank's residential real estate portfolio includes loans, which are underwritten to secondary market criteria, and provide an additional source of liquidity. Presently the residential mortgage loan portfolio and certain qualifying commercial real estate loans are pledged under a blanket lien to the FHLBNY as collateral. Management is not aware of any known trends, demands, commitments or uncertainties that are reasonably likely to result in material changes in liquidity.



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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
The Bank 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. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of the Bank's involvement in these particular classes of financial instruments. The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance sheet instruments.
 
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer's credit-worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon the extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and income-producing commercial properties. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, commitments to extend credit amounted to approximately $62.7 million and $52.8 million, respectively.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, standby letters of credit with customers were $14.2 million and $6.8 million, respectively.

Loan commitments and standby letters of credit are issued in the ordinary course of business to meet customer needs. Commitments to fund fixed-rate loans were immaterial at December 31, 2015. Variable-rate commitments are generally issued for less than one year and carry market rates of interest. Such instruments are not likely to be affected by annual rate caps triggered by rising interest rates. Management believes that off-balance sheet risk is not material to the results of operations or financial condition.

The following table sets forth information regarding the Bank’s contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2015.

 
Payments Due by Period
 
Less than
1 year
 
1-3 Years
 
3-5 years
 
More than
5 years
 
Total
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
Retail time deposits
$
183,069

 
$
70,949

 
$
5,568

 
$

 
$
259,586

Brokered time deposits
18,927

 
1,972

 

 

 
20,899

Borrowed funds
24,150

 
54,500

 
6,000

 
13,403

 
98,053

Operating lease obligations
211

 
481

 
151

 
189

 
1,032

Total contractual obligations
$
226,357

 
$
127,902

 
$
11,719

 
$
13,592

 
$
379,570

 
Amount of Commitments Expiring by Period
 
Less than
1 year
 
1-3 Years
 
3-5 years
 
More than
5 years
 
Total
 
 

 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 

Loan Commitments
$
42,289

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
42,289

Lines of Credit
23,958

 
14,229

 
1,266

 
23,245

 
62,698

Total Commitments
$
66,247

 
$
14,229

 
$
1,266

 
$
23,245

 
$
104,987


Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time and due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the

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increased cost of our operations. Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all of our assets are monetary in nature. As a result, market interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the price of goods and services.

MARKET PRICES AND DIVIDENDS
 
General
 
The Company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol of "PKBK". The following table reflects high and low sales prices as reported on www.nasdaq.com and cash dividends declared during each quarter of the last two fiscal years.
 
2015
Cash
Dividends
Paid
 
High
 
Low
1st Quarter
$
0.05

 
$
12.41

 
$
11.03

2nd Quarter
$
0.06

 
$
13.48

 
$
11.99

3rd Quarter
$
0.06

 
$
13.06

 
$
11.95

4th Quarter
$
0.07

 
$
13.00

 
$
12.01

2014
 

 
 

 
 

1st Quarter
$

 
$
12.07

 
$
8.82

2nd Quarter
$

 
$
12.03

 
$
10.80

3rd Quarter
$
0.05

 
$
11.89

 
$
10.50

4th Quarter
$
0.05

 
$
11.55

 
$
10.07


The number of shareholders of record of common stock as of March 12, 2016, was approximately 310. This does not reflect the number of persons or entities who held stock in nominee or "street" name through various brokerage firms. At March 12, 2016, there were 6,221,256 shares of our common stock outstanding.
 
In June of 2014, the Company instituted a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share. The dividend was increased to $0.06 per share in July of 2015 and again increased to $0.07 per share in October of 2015. During 2015, the Company paid $1.4 million in dividends. The timing and amount of future dividends will be within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on the consolidated earnings, financial condition, liquidity, and capital requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries, applicable governmental regulations and policies, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
 
The Company's ability to pay dividends is substantially dependent upon the dividends it receives from the Bank and is subject to other restrictions. Under current regulations, the Bank's ability to pay dividends is restricted as well.
 
Under the New Jersey Banking Act of 1948, a bank may declare and pay dividends only if after payment of the dividend the capital stock of the bank will be unimpaired and either the bank will have a surplus of not less than 50% of its capital stock or the payment of the dividend will not reduce the bank's surplus.

Pursuant to the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Company may not pay a cash dividend on the common stock unless all dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid or set aside.
 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Act generally prohibits all payments of dividends by any insured bank that is in default of any assessment to the FDIC. Additionally, because the FDIC may prohibit a bank from engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, it is possible that under certain circumstances the FDIC could claim that a dividend payment constitutes an unsafe or unsound practice. The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has similar power to issue cease and desist orders to prohibit what might constitute unsafe or unsound practices. The payment of dividends may also be affected by other factors (e.g., the need to maintain adequate capital or to meet loan loss reserve requirements).


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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
 

 
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a- 15(f). The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorization of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements prepared for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.
 
Under supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2015.
 

 

 
March 18, 2016
 
 
Vito S. Pantilione
John F. Hawkins
President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries



Consolidated Financial Report
December 31, 2015




Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries



Contents
 
 
Page
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm........................................................................
 
 
Financial Statements
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets..............................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Income....................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income..........................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Equity......................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.............................................................................................
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................................................................................





Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Parke Bancorp, Inc.


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal controls over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal controls over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.





/s/ RSM US LLP
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
March 18, 2016


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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data)

 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from financial institutions
 
$
3,131

 
$
4,033

Federal funds sold and cash equivalents
 
24,298

 
32,205

Cash and cash equivalents
 
27,429

 
36,238

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
 
42,567

 
28,208

Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $2,471 at December 31,
2015
 and $2,377 December 31, 2014)
 
2,181

 
2,141

Total investment securities
 
44,748

 
30,349

Loans held for sale
 
2,640

 
2,932

Loans, net of unearned income
 
758,501

 
713,061

Less: Allowance for loan losses
 
(16,136
)
 
(18,043
)
Net loans
 
742,365

 
695,018

Accrued interest receivable
 
3,012

 
2,827

Premises and equipment, net
 
4,591

 
4,490

Other real estate owned (OREO)
 
16,629

 
20,931

Restricted stock, at cost
 
4,789

 
3,152

Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)
 
23,822

 
11,464

Deferred tax asset
 
10,928

 
10,518

Other assets
 
4,171

 
3,787

Total Assets
 
$
885,124

 
$
821,706

Liabilities and Equity
 
 

 
 

Liabilities
 
 

 
 

Deposits
 
 

 
 

Noninterest-bearing deposits
 
$
52,773

 
$
42,554

Interest-bearing deposits
 
612,437

 
605,379

Total deposits
 
665,210

 
647,933

FHLBNY borrowings
 
84,650

 
49,352

Subordinated debentures
 
13,403

 
13,403

Accrued interest payable
 
494

 
445

Other liabilities
 
9,160

 
7,523

Total liabilities
 
772,917

 
718,656

Equity
 
 

 
 

  Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, $1,000 liquidation value
   Series B non-cumulative convertible; issued:
20,000 shares at
   December 31, 2015
 and December 31, 2014
 
20,000

 
20,000

  Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 15,000,000 shares; Issued: 
   
6,501,610 shares at December 31, 2015 and 6,208,259 shares at 
   December 31, 2014
 
650

 
621

  Additional paid-in capital
 
53,984

 
51,316

  Retained earnings
 
40,582

 
32,983

  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(165
)
 
165

  Treasury stock, 280,354 shares at December 31, 2015 and 210,900 shares
at December 31, 2014, at cost
 
(3,011
)
 
(2,180
)
   Total shareholders’ equity
 
112,040

 
102,905

  Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries
 
167

 
145

   Total equity
 
112,207

 
103,050

   Total liabilities and equity
 
$
885,124

 
$
821,706

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data)

 
 
2015
 
2014
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
38,035

 
$
36,967

Interest and dividends on investments
 
1,296

 
1,054

Interest on federal funds sold and cash equivalents
 
79

 
111

Total interest income
 
39,410

 
38,132

Interest expense:
 
 

 
 

Interest on deposits
 
4,744

 
4,746

Interest on borrowings
 
1,068

 
833

Total interest expense
 
5,812

 
5,579

Net interest income
 
33,598

 
32,553

Provision for loan losses
 
3,040

 
3,250

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 
30,558

 
29,303

Noninterest income
 
 

 
 

Gain on sale of SBA loans
 
4,147

 
5,040

Gain on sale of investment securities
 

 
178

Loan fees
 
1,387

 
1,071

Net income from BOLI
 
357

 
359

Service fees on deposit accounts
 
290

 
269

Loss on sale and write-down of real estate owned
 
(2,019
)
 
(596
)
Other
 
918

 
1,310

Total noninterest income
 
5,080

 
7,631

Noninterest expense
 
 

 
 

Compensation and benefits
 
7,717

 
7,306

Professional services
 
1,657

 
1,456

Occupancy and equipment
 
1,273

 
1,165

Data processing
 
510

 
484

FDIC insurance
 
682

 
858

OREO expense
 
1,642

 
3,883

Other operating expense
 
3,371

 
3,759

Total noninterest expense
 
16,852

 
18,911

Income before income tax expense
 
18,786

 
18,023

Income tax expense
 
6,843

 
5,711

Net income attributable to Company and noncontrolling interest
 
11,943

 
12,312

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(1,246
)
 
(1,839
)
Net income attributable to Company
 
10,697

 
10,473

Preferred stock dividend and discount accretion
 
(1,200
)
 
(1,200
)
Net income available to common shareholders
 
$
9,497

 
$
9,273

Earnings per common share
 
 

 
 

Basic
 
$
1.56

 
$
1.55

Diluted
 
$
1.34

 
$
1.32

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
 

 
 

Basic
 
6,091,562

 
5,991,226

Diluted
 
7,973,588

 
7,924,859

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

 
 
For the Year ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Net income available to common shareholders
 
$
9,497

 
$
9,273

Unrealized gains on securities:
 
 

 
 

Non-credit related unrealized gains on securities with OTTI
 
113

 

Unrealized (losses) gains on securities without OTTI
 
(661
)
 
844

   Less re-class adjustment for gains on securities included in net income
 

 
(178
)
Tax Impact
 
218

 
(266
)
Total unrealized gains on securities
 
(330
)
 
400

Total other comprehensive income
 
(330
)
 
400

Total comprehensive income
 
$
9,167

 
$
9,673

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in thousands except share data)
 
Preferred
Stock
 
Shares of Common Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional Paid-In
Capital
 
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Total
Shareholders’ 
Equity
 
Non-Controlling Interest
 
Total
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
20,000

 
6,193,710

 
$
619

 
$
51,204

 
$
24,308

 
$
(235
)
 
$
(2,180
)
 
$
93,716

 
$
248

 
$
93,964

Capital withdrawals by noncontrolling
 interest
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(1,942
)
 
(1,942
)
Stock options exercised
 

 
14,549

 
2

 
112

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
114

 
 

 
114

Net income
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
10,473

 
 

 
 

 
10,473

 
1,839

 
12,312

Changes in other comprehensive income
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
400

 
 

 
400

 
 

 
400

Dividend on preferred stock
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(1,200
)
 
 

 
 

 
(1,200
)
 
 

 
(1,200
)
Dividend on common stock ($.10/ share)


 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(598
)
 
 

 
 

 
(598
)
 
 

 
(598
)
Balance, December 31, 2014
$
20,000

 
6,208,259

 
$
621

 
$
51,316

 
$
32,983

 
$
165

 
$
(2,180
)
 
$
102,905

 
$
145

 
$
103,050

Capital withdrawals by noncontrolling
 interest
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(1,224
)
 
(1,224
)
Stock options exercised
 

 
293,351

 
29

 
2,668

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
2,697

 
 

 
2,697

Net income
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
10,697

 
 

 
 

 
10,697

 
1,246

 
11,943

Changes in other comprehensive income
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(330
)
 
 

 
(330
)
 
 

 
(330
)
Purchase of treasury stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(831
)
 
(831
)
 
 
 
(831
)
Dividend on preferred stock
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(1,200
)
 
 

 
 

 
(1,200
)
 
 

 
(1,200
)
Dividend on common stock ($.24/ share)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(1,898
)
 
 

 
 

 
(1,898
)
 
 

 
(1,898
)
Balance, December 31, 2015
$
20,000

 
6,501,610

 
$
650

 
$
53,984

 
$
40,582

 
$
(165
)
 
$
(3,011
)
 
$
112,040

 
$
167

 
$
112,207

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in thousands)

 
 
2015
 
2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
11,943

 
$
12,312

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
 
251

 
348

Provision for loan losses
 
3,040

 
3,250

Bank owned life insurance income
 
(357
)
 
(359
)
Bank owned life insurance additional purchase
 
(12,000
)
 

Gain on sale of SBA loans
 
(4,147
)
 
(5,040
)
SBA loans originated for sale
 
(38,244
)
 
(34,538
)
Proceeds from sale of SBA loans originated for sale
 
42,684

 
48,714

Loss/Gain on sale & write down of other real estate owned, net
 
2,019

 
596

Contribution of OREO property
 

 
22

Provision for OREO
 

 
1,493

Net accretion of purchase premiums and discounts on securities
 
(623
)
 
9

Net gain from sales and write-downs of investment securities
 

 
(178
)
Deferred income tax benefit
 
(190
)
 
1,789

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets
 
(1,008
)
 
(2,930
)
Increase in accrued interest payable and other accrued liabilities
 
1,686

 
1,042

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
5,054

 
26,530

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 

 
 

Purchases of investment securities available for sale
 
(20,476
)
 

Purchases/redemptions of restricted stock
 
(1,637
)
 
466

Proceeds from sale and call of securities available for sale
 

 
3,974

Proceeds from maturities and principal payments on mortgage backed securities
 
6,150

 
4,311

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
 
7,576

 
11,851

Advances on other real estate owned
 
(139
)
 
(186
)
Net increase in loans
 
(55,541
)
 
(68,084
)
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
 
(352
)
 
(118
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(64,419
)
 
(47,786
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 

 
 

Cash payment of dividends
 
(2,661
)
 
(1,575
)
Minority interest capital withdrawal, net
 
(1,224
)
 
(1,942
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants
 
2,697

 
114

Purchase of treasury stock
 
(831
)
 

Net increase (decrease) in FHLBNY
 
35,298

 
(5,928
)
Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits
 
10,219

 
6,567

Net increase in interest-bearing deposits
 
7,058

 
14,597

Net cash provided by financing activities
 
50,556

 
11,833

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
(8,809
)
 
(9,423
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1,
 
36,238

 
45,661

Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31,
 
$
27,429

 
$
36,238

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 
 

 
 

Cash paid during the year for:
 
 

 
 

Interest on deposits and borrowed funds
 
$
5,763

 
$
5,557

Income taxes
 
$
6,494

 
$
5,300

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Activities:
 
 

 
 

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
 
$
5,154

 
$
5,797

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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PARKE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1.  Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business: Parke Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Sewell, New Jersey. Through subsidiaries, the Company provides individuals, corporations and other businesses, and institutions with commercial and retail banking services, principally loans and deposits. The Company was incorporated in January 2005 under the laws of the State of New Jersey for the sole purpose of becoming the holding company of Parke Bank (the "Bank").

The Bank is a commercial bank, which was incorporated on August 25, 1998, and commenced operations on January 28, 1999. The Bank is chartered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance and its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank maintains its principal office at 601 Delsea Drive, Sewell, New Jersey, and four additional branch office locations; 501 Tilton Road, Northfield, New Jersey, 567 Egg Harbor Road, Washington Township, New Jersey, 67 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, New Jersey and 1610 Spruce Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company and Subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and to general practices within the banking industry. The policies that materially affect the determination of financial position, results of operations and cash flows are summarized below.

Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Parke Bank. Also included are the accounts of 44 Business Capital Partners LLC, a joint venture formed in 2009 to originate and service Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans. Parke Bank has a 51% ownership interest in the joint venture. Parke Capital Trust I, Parke Capital Trust II and Parke Capital Trust III are wholly-owned subsidiaries but are not consolidated because they do not meet the requirements for consolidation under applicable accounting guidance. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Investment Securities: At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company held investment securities that would be held for indefinite periods of time, including securities that would be used as part of the Company’s asset/liability management strategy and possibly sold in response to changes in interest rates, prepayments and similar factors. These securities are classified as “available for sale” and are carried at fair value, with any temporary unrealized gains or losses reported as other comprehensive income, net of the related income tax effect.

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company also reported investments in securities that were carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount. The Company has the intent and ability to hold these investment securities to maturity considering all reasonably foreseeable events or conditions. These securities are classified as “held to maturity.”

Declines in the fair value of individual debt securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. Debt securities that are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of the impairment for debt securities related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). In evaluating other than temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the reasons for the decline in value, (3) the financial position and access to capital of the issuer, including the current and future impact of any specific events, and (4) for fixed maturity securities, whether the Company intends to sell the security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of the cost basis, which may be maturity and the loss taken into earnings.

The amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts over the contractual lives of the related securities are recognized in interest income using the interest method. Gains and losses on the sale of such securities are accounted for using the specific identification method.
 
Restricted Stock: Restricted stock includes investments in the common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) and the Atlantic Central Bankers Bank for which no market exists and, accordingly, is carried at cost. The stocks have no quoted market value and are subject to redemption restrictions. Management reviews these stocks

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for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the cost basis in the stock. The stocks’ value is determined by the ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than by recognizing temporary declines. Management considers such criteria as the significance of the decline in net assets, if any, the length of time this situation has persisted and the financial performance of the issuers. In addition, management considers any commitments by the FHLBNY to make payments required by law or regulation, the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the customer base of the FHLBNY and the liquidity position of the FHLBNY.

Loans: The Company makes commercial, real estate and consumer loans to customers. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by loans in the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania markets. The ability of the Company’s debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the real estate and general economic conditions in this area. Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off generally are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal amount, adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses and any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income on loans is recognized as earned based on contractual interest rates applied to daily principal amounts outstanding.

Loans-Nonaccrual: Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in management's opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet contractual payment obligations as they become due, as well as when a loan is 90 days past due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection, as required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due.

Troubled Debt Restructurings: Troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) are loans for which the Company, for legal or economic reasons related to a debtor’s financial difficulties, has granted a concession to the debtor that it otherwise would not have considered. Concessions that result in the categorization of a loan as a TDR include:

Reduction (absolute or contingent) of the stated interest rate;
Extension of the maturity date or dates at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk;
Reduction (absolute or contingent) of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt as stated in the instrument or other agreement; or
Reduction (absolute or contingent) of accrued interest.

TDRs are reported as impaired loans. Interest income on TDR loans is recognized consistent with the Company’s nonaccrual loan policy stated above.

Loans Held for Sale: Loans held for sale are the guaranteed portion of SBA loans and are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value. The net amount of loan origination fees on loans sold is included in the carrying value and in the gain or loss on the sale. The Company originates loans to customers under an SBA program that generally provides for SBA guarantees of up to 75 percent of each loan. When the sale of the guaranteed portion of an SBA loan occurs, with retained servicing, the premium received on the sale and the present value of future cash flows of the servicing assets represent gain on the sale and are recognized in income over the estimated life of the loan. Income and fees collected for servicing are credited to noninterest income, net of amortization of the related servicing asset.

Concentration of Credit Risk: The Company’s loans are generally to diversified customers in Southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. Loans to general building contractors, general merchandise stores, restaurants, motels, warehouse space, and real estate ventures (including construction loans) constitute a majority of commercial loans. The concentrations of credit by type of loan are set forth in Note 4. Generally, loans are collateralized by assets of the borrower and are expected to be repaid from the borrower’s cash flow or proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrower.

Loan Fees: Loan fees and direct costs associated with loan originations are netted and deferred. The deferred amount is recognized as an adjustment to loan interest over the term of the related loans using the interest method. Loan brokerage fees represent commissions earned for facilitating loans between borrowers and other companies and is recorded as loan fee income. Loan fee income also includes prepayment penalties on loans.

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is maintained through charges to the provision for loan losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income as losses are estimated to have occurred. Loans or portions thereof that are determined to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are

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credited to the allowance. The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb estimated losses relating to specifically identified loans, as well as probable credit losses in the balance of the loan portfolio, based on an evaluation of collectability of existing loans and prior loss experience. When evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, an assessment of the loan portfolio will typically take into consideration changes in the composition and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality and past loss experience, review of specific problem loans, current economic conditions which may affect borrowers’ ability to repay, changes in values of collateral and other factors which may warrant current recognition. Such periodic assessments may, in management’s judgment, require the Company to recognize additions or reductions to the allowance.

Various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for loan losses as an integral part of their examination process. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions or reductions to the allowance based on their evaluation of information available to them at the time of their examination. It is reasonably possible that the above factors may change significantly and, therefore, affect management’s determination of the allowance for loan losses in the near term.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired, including TDRs. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value for collateral-dependent loans or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and incurred losses given the Company’s internal risk rating process. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Factors considered by management when evaluating impaired loans include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loans effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately evaluate individual consumer loans for impairment.

Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”): Real estate acquired through foreclosure or other proceedings is carried at fair value less estimated costs of disposal. Costs of improving OREO are capitalized to the extent that the carrying value does not exceed its fair value less estimated selling costs. Subsequent valuation adjustments, if any, are recognized as a charge against current earnings. Holding costs are charged to expense. Gains and losses on sales are recognized in noninterest income as they occur.

Interest Rate Risk: The Company is principally engaged in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and using these deposits, together with other borrowed and brokered funds, to make commercial, commercial mortgage, residential mortgage, and consumer loans, and to invest in overnight and term investment securities. Inherent in such activities is interest rate risk that results from differences in the maturities and repricing characteristics of these assets and liabilities. For this reason, management regularly monitors the level of interest rate risk and the potential impact on net income.

Bank Premises and Equipment: Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed and charged to expense using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally three years for computers and software, five to ten years for equipment and forty years for buildings. Leasehold improvements are amortized to expense over the shorter of the term of the respective lease or the estimated useful life of the improvements.
 
Income Taxes: Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carry forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable

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temporary differences. Temporary differences are the difference between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in the future.

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that ultimately would be sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more-likely-than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. The evaluation of a tax position taken is considered by itself and not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.
 
Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits would be recognized in income tax expense on the income statement.

The Company did not recognize any interest or penalties related to income tax during the years ended December 31, 2015 or 2014. The Company does not have an accrual for uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2015 or 2014, as deductions taken and benefits accrued are based on widely understood administrative practices and procedures and are based on clear and unambiguous tax law. Tax returns for all years 2012 and thereafter are subject to further examination by tax authorities, with the exception of the State of New Jersey for which tax returns for all years 2011 and thereafter are subject to further examination.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include the allowance for loan losses, other than temporary impairment losses on investment securities, the valuation of deferred income taxes, and carrying value of OREO.

Segment Reporting: The Company operates one reportable segment of business, “community banking”. Through its community banking segment, the Company provides a broad range of retail and community banking services.

Reclassifications: Certain items in the 2014 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 presentation. Such reclassifications have no impact on prior year earnings and shareholders’ equity.

Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income and other gains and losses affecting shareholders' equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net income, including unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities.

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Securities:
 
 
 
Non-credit unrealized losses on available for sale securities with OTTI
$
(344
)
 
$
(457
)
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities without OTTI
71

 
732

Tax impact
108

 
(110
)
 
$
(165
)
 
$
165


Earnings Per Common Share: Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted

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earnings per common share considers common stock equivalents (when dilutive) outstanding during the period such as options outstanding and convertible preferred stock. To the extent that stock equivalents are anti-dilutive, they have been excluded from the earnings per share calculation. Both basic and diluted earnings per share computations give retroactive effect to a stock dividend declared and paid in 2013 (Note 13). Earnings per common share have been computed based on the following for 2015 and 2014:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
Basic earnings per common share
 
 
 
  Net income available to common shareholders
$
9,497

 
$
9,273

  Average common shares outstanding
6,091,562

 
5,991,226

  Basic earnings per common share
$
1.56

 
$
1.55

Diluted earnings per common share
 

 
 

  Net income available to common shareholders
$
9,497

 
$
9,273

  Dividend on Preferred Series B
1,200

 
1,200

  Net income available to common shareholders pre dividend on Preferred Series B
$
10,697

 
$
10,473

Average common shares outstanding
6,091,562

 
5,991,226

Dilutive potential common shares
1,882,026

 
1,933,633

Total diluted average common shares outstanding
7,973,588

 
7,924,859

Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.34

 
$
1.32


For 2015 and 2014, there were no options outstanding that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options’ common stock equivalents and preferred stock were anti-dilutive.

Statement of Cash Flows: Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from financial institutions and federal funds sold. For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, changes in loans and deposits are shown on a net basis.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

On January 5, 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (the ASU). Changes to the current GAAP model primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the FASB clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities. The accounting for other financial instruments, such as loans, investments in debt securities, and financial liabilities is largely unchanged. The more significant amendments are summarized below. ASU 2016-01 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after 15 December 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments.
On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU No. 2016-02 includes a lessee accounting model that recognizes two types of leases - finance leases and operating leases. The standard requires that a lessee recognize on the balance sheet assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. (Leases with terms of less than 12 months are exempt from the new standard.) The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee will depend on its classification as finance or operating lease. New disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases are also required. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements, providing information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years (that is, for a calendar year-end public entity, the changes take effect beginning January 1, 2019). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments.

Note 2.  Cash and Due from Banks


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The Company maintains various deposit accounts with other banks to meet normal funds transaction requirements, to satisfy deposit reserve requirements, and to compensate other banks for certain correspondent services. Management is responsible for assessing the credit risk of its correspondent banks. The withdrawal or usage restrictions of these balances did not have a significant impact on the operations of the Company as of December 31, 2015 or 2014, because reserve requirements were covered by vault cash.

Note 3.  Investment Securities

The following is a summary of the Company's investment in available for sale and held to maturity securities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014
As of December 31, 2015
Amortized
cost
 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Other than
temporary
impairments
in OCI
 
Fair value
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt obligations
$
1,000

 
$
31

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,031

Residential mortgage-backed securities
40,788

 
451

 
418

 

 
40,821

Collateralized mortgage obligations
246

 
7

 

 

 
253

Collateralized debt obligations
806

 

 

 
344

 
462

Total available for sale
$
42,840

 
$
489

 
$
418

 
$
344

 
$
42,567

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Held to maturity:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

States and political subdivisions
$
2,181

 
$
290

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,471

 
As of December 31, 2014
Amortized
cost
 
Gross
unrealized
gains
 
Gross
unrealized
losses
 
Other than
temporary
impairments
in OCI
 
Fair value
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt obligations
$
500

 
$
22

 
$

 
$

 
$
522

Residential mortgage-backed securities
26,252

 
754

 
59

 

 
26,947

Collateralized mortgage obligations
375

 
15

 

 

 
390

Collateralized debt obligations
806

 

 

 
457

 
349

Total available for sale
$
27,933

 
$
791

 
$
59

 
$
457

 
$
28,208

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Held to maturity:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

States and political subdivisions
$
2,141

 
$
236

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,377


The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities classified as available for sale and held to maturity, by contractual maturity, as of December 31, 2015, are as follows:

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Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
Due within one year
$

 
$

Due after one year through five years

 

Due after five years through ten years
500

 
500

Due after ten years
1,306

 
993

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
41,034

 
41,074

Total available for sale
$
42,840

 
$
42,567

 
 
 
 
Held to maturity:
 
Due within one year
$

 
$

Due after one year through five years

 

Due after five years through ten years
1,217

 
1,298

Due after ten years
964

 
1,173

Total held to maturity
$
2,181

 
$
2,471


Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities for mortgage related securities because the issuers of certain debt securities do have the right to call or prepay their obligations without any penalties.

During the year ending December 31, 2015, the Company did not sell any investment securities however during the year ending December 31, 2014, the Company sold 3 investment securities with a carrying value of $4,000,000, recognizing a gain of $178,000.

Securities with a carrying value of $15.6 million and $15.0 million, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company's investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other than temporarily impaired (“OTTI”), aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2015 there were 5 securities in a less than 12 months loss position and 3 in a greater than 12 months. At December 31, 2014 there were 3 securities in a less than 12 months loss postion and none greater than 12 months.
As of December 31, 2015
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Total
Description of Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
$
19,191

 
$
343

 
$
3,221

 
$
75

 
$
22,412

 
$
418

Total available for sale
 
$
19,191

 
$
343

 
$
3,221

 
$
75

 
$
22,412

 
$
418


As of December 31, 2014
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Total
Description of Securities
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
$
3,968

 
$
59

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,968

 
$
59

Total available for sale
 
$
3,968

 
$
59

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,968

 
$
59


Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities
 
The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in mortgage-backed securities relates to eight securities. The losses were caused by movement in interest rates. The securities were issued by FNMA, a government sponsored entity. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investment and it is not more likely than not that the Company

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will be required to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, it does not consider the investment in these securities to be OTTI at December 31, 2015.

Other Than Temporarily Impaired Debt Securities

The Company assesses whether we intend to sell or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit losses. For debt securities that are considered OTTI and that we do not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery of our amortized cost basis, we separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The present value of expected future cash flows is determined using the best estimate of cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to accrete an asset-backed or floating rate security. The methodology and assumptions for establishing the best estimate of cash flows vary depending on the type of security. The asset-backed securities’ cash flow estimates are based on bond-specific facts and circumstances that may include collateral characteristics, expectations of delinquency and default rates, loss severity and prepayment speeds and structural support, including subordination and guarantees. The corporate bond cash flow estimates are derived from scenario-based outcomes of expected corporate restructurings or the disposition of assets using bond specific facts and circumstances including timing, security interests and loss severity.

We have a process in place to identify debt securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other than temporary. This process involves monitoring late payments, pricing levels, downgrades by rating agencies, key financial ratios, financial statements, revenue forecasts and cash flow projections as indicators of credit issues. On a quarterly basis, we review all securities to determine whether an OTTI exists and whether losses should be recognized. We consider relevant facts and circumstances in evaluating whether a credit or interest rate-related impairment of a security is other than temporary. Relevant facts and circumstances considered include: (1) the extent and length of time the fair value has been below cost; (2) the reasons for the decline in value; (3) the financial position and access to capital of the issuer, including the current and future impact of any specific events and (4) for fixed maturity securities, our intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity and for equity securities, our ability and intent to hold the security for a period of time that allows for the recovery in value.

The following table presents a roll-forward of the credit loss component of the amortized cost of debt securities that we have written down for OTTI and the credit component of the loss that is recognized in earnings. OTTI recognized in earnings for credit-impaired debt securities is presented as additions in two components based upon whether the current period is the first time the debt security was credit-impaired (initial credit impairment) or is not the first time the debt security was credit impaired (subsequent credit impairments). The credit loss component is reduced if we sell, intend to sell or believe we will be required to sell previously credit-impaired debt securities. Additionally, the credit loss component is reduced if we receive cash flows in excess of what we expected to receive over the remaining life of the credit-impaired debt security, the security matures, or is fully written down. Changes in the credit loss component of credit-impaired debt securities were as follows for 2015 and 2014:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance
$
171

 
$
1,126

  Initial credit impairment

 

  Subsequent credit impairments

 

  Increases for impairment recognized in earnings due to intent or requirement to sell

 

  Reductions for securities sold

 
(955
)
  Reductions for securities deemed worthless(1)

 

  Reductions for increases in cash flows expected to be collected

 

Ending balance
$
171

 
$
171

(1) Reduction due to credit losses applied to private label CMO tranche.

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A summary of investment gains and losses recognized in income during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Available for sale securities:
 
 
 
  Realized gains
$

 
$
178

  Realized (losses)

 

  Other than temporary impairment

 

Total available for sale securities
$

 
$
178

Held to maturity securities:
 

 
 

  Realized gains
$

 
$

  Realized (losses)

 

  Other than temporary impairment

 

Total held to maturity securities
$

 
$


During 2014, the Company recognized a gain of $178,000 from the sale of three Trust Preferred Securities.

Note 4.  Loans

The portfolio of loans outstanding consists of:
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Amount
 
Percentage of Total Loans
 
Amount
 
Percentage of Total Loans
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
27,140

 
3.6
%
 
$
30,092

 
4.2
%
Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
7,750

 
1.0

 
5,859

 
0.8

Commercial
45,245

 
6.0

 
47,921

 
6.7

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
172,040

 
22.7

 
176,649

 
24.8

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
256,471

 
33.8

 
237,918

 
33.4

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
213,266

 
28.1

 
171,894

 
24.1

Residential – Multifamily
18,113

 
2.4

 
25,173

 
3.5

Consumer
18,476

 
2.4

 
17,555

 
2.5

Total Loans
$
758,501

 
100.0
%
 
$
713,061

 
100.0
%

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, approximately $132.3 million and $180.7 million, respectively, of loans were pledged to the FHLBNY on borrowings (Note 9). This pledge consists of a blanket lien on residential mortgages and certain qualifying commercial real estate loans.

Loan Origination/Risk Management: In the normal course of business the Company is exposed to a variety of operational, reputational, legal, regulatory and credit risks that could adversely affect our financial performance. Most of our asset risk is primarily tied to credit (lending) risk. The Company has lending policies, guidelines and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. The Board of Directors reviews and approves these policies, guidelines and procedures. When we originate a loan we make certain subjective judgments about the borrower’s ability to meet the loan’s terms and conditions. We also make objective and subjective value assessments on the assets we finance. The borrower’s ability to repay can be adversely affected by economic changes. Likewise, changes in market conditions and other external factors can affect asset valuations. The Company actively monitors the quality of its loan portfolio. A reporting system supplements the credit review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit risk, loan delinquencies, troubled debt restructures, nonperforming and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is another means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions.

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The Company originates secured loans for business purposes. Loans are made to provide working capital to businesses in the form of lines of credit, which may be secured by accounts receivable, inventory, equipment or other assets. The financial condition and cash flow of commercial borrowers are closely monitored by means of corporate financial statements, personal financial statements and income tax returns. The frequency of submissions of required financial information depends on the size and complexity of the credit and the collateral that secures the loan. The Company’s general policy is to obtain personal guarantees from the principals of the commercial loan borrowers. Such loans are made to businesses located in the Company’s market area.

With respect to construction loans to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner occupied properties, the Company generally requires the borrower to have had an existing relationship with the Company and have a proven record of success. Construction loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates and financial analyses of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally underwritten based upon estimates of costs and value associated with the complete project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.

Commercial real estate loans, including multi-family loans, are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans, in addition to those of real estate loans. Commercial real estate loans may be riskier than those for one-to-four family residences and are typically larger in dollar size. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. The repayment of these loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation and management of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type and geographic location within our market area. This diversity helps reduce the Company's exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. The Company also monitors economic conditions and trends affecting market areas it serves. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans. At December 31, 2015, approximately 64.0% of the outstanding principal balance of the Company’s commercial real estate loans were secured by non-owner occupied properties.

The Company originates adjustable and fixed-rate residential mortgage loans. Such mortgage loans are generally originated under terms, conditions and documentation acceptable to the secondary mortgage market. Although the Company has placed all of these loans into its portfolio, a substantial majority of such loans can be sold in the secondary market or pledged for potential borrowings. The source of repayment is the borrower's income and could be adversely affected by job loss or illness.

Consumer loans may carry a higher degree of repayment risk than residential mortgage loans. Repayment is typically dependent upon the borrower’s financial stability which is more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, illness, or personal bankruptcy. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified as needed. This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, minimizes risk. Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis. Underwriting standards for home equity loans are heavily influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of 80%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time and documentation requirements. Historically the Company’s losses on consumer loans have been negligible.

The Company maintains an outsourced independent loan review program that reviews and validates the credit risk assessment program on a periodic basis. Results of these external independent reviews are presented to management. The Company maintains a risk monitoring program through a standalone Credit Risk Management Department. The external independent loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit risk management personnel.


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Concentrations of Credit: Most of the Company's lending activity occurs within the areas of southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, as well as other markets. Our expanded market area includes geographic areas that are actively solicited by our joint venture partner, 44 Business Capital LLC, for the origination of SBA guaranteed loans. The majority of the Company's loan portfolio consists of commercial real estate loans. No one industry sector exceeds 10% of total loans.

Loans to Related Parties: In the normal course of business, the Company has granted loans to officers, directors and their affiliates (related parties). All loans to related parties were made in the ordinary course of business; were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable loans with persons not related to the Bank; and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. Loans totaling $2.7 million that are guaranteed by one of its Board members are greater than 90 days delinquent and are no longer accruing interest. These loans were granted to a former Board member for the purpose of financing residential and commercial real estate developments. The collateral securing these loans have been reappraised and the values exceed the outstanding loan balances.

An analysis of the activity of such related party loans for 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year
$
20,233

 
$
19,636

Advances
4,568

 
5,644

Less: repayments
(4,729
)
 
(5,047
)
Balance, end of year
$
20,072

 
$
20,233


An age analysis of past due loans by class follows:
December 31, 2015
30-59
Days Past
Due
 
60-89
Days Past
Due
 
Greater
than 90
Days and
Not
Accruing
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
 
Loans >
90 Days
and Accruing
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$

 

 
740

 
740

 
26,400

 
$
27,140

 

Real Estate Construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential

 

 

 

 
7,750

 
7,750

 

Commercial

 

 
5,204

 
5,204

 
40,041

 
45,245

 

Real Estate Mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial – Owner Occupied
812

 

 
358

 
1,170

 
170,870

 
172,040

 

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied

 

 
4,002

 
4,002

 
252,469

 
256,471

 

Residential – 1 to 4 Family

 

 
3,255

 
3,255

 
210,011

 
213,266

 

Residential – Multifamily
357

 

 

 
357

 
17,756

 
18,113

 

Consumer
31

 
32

 

 
63

 
18,413

 
18,476

 

Total Loans
$
1,200

 
32

 
13,559

 
14,791

 
743,710

 
$
758,501

 


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December 31, 2014
30-59
Days Past
Due
 
60-89
Days Past
Due
 
Greater
than 90
Days and
Not
Accruing
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total Loans
 
Loans >
90 Days
and Accruing
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$

 
1,874

 
61

 
1,935

 
28,157

 
$
30,092

 

Real Estate Construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential

 

 
238

 
238

 
5,621

 
5,859

 

Commercial

 

 
10,773

 
10,773

 
37,148

 
47,921

 

Real Estate Mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial – Owner Occupied

 

 
735

 
735

 
175,914

 
176,649

 

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied

 

 
8,624

 
8,624

 
229,294

 
237,918

 

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
629

 
20

 
6,367

 
7,016

 
164,878

 
171,894

 

Residential – Multifamily
364

 

 

 
364

 
24,809

 
25,173

 

Consumer

 

 
94

 
94

 
17,461

 
17,555

 

Total Loans
$
993

 
1,894

 
26,892

 
29,779

 
683,282

 
$
713,061

 


Impaired Loans: Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments.

All impaired loans that are secured by real estate are assessed for recoverability based on an independent third-party full appraisal to determine the net realizable value (“NRV”) based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, less costs to sell and other costs, such as unpaid real estate taxes, that have been identified, or the present value of discounted cash flows in the case of certain impaired loans that are not collateral dependent. The appraisal will be based on an "as-is" valuation and will follow a reasonable valuation method that addresses the direct sales comparison, income, and cost approaches to market value, reconciles those approaches, and explains the elimination of each approach not used. Appraisals are generally updated every 12 months or sooner if we have identified possible further deterioration in value. Prior to receiving the updated appraisal, we will establish a specific reserve for any estimated deterioration, based upon our assessment of market conditions, adjusted for estimated costs to sell and other identified costs. If the NRV is greater than the loan amount, then no impairment loss exists. If the NRV is less than the loan amount, the shortfall is recognized by a specific reserve. If the borrower fails to pledge additional collateral within a ninety days period, a charge-off equal to the difference between the loan carrying value and NRV will occur. In certain circumstances, however, a direct charge-off may be taken at the time that the NRV calculation reveals a shortfall. All impaired loans are evaluated based on the criteria stated above on a quarterly basis and any change in the reserve requirements are recorded in the period identified. All partially charged-off loans remain on nonaccrual status until they are brought current as to both principal and interest and have at least six months of payment history and future collectability of principal and interest is assured.


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Impaired loans are set forth in the following tables.
December 31, 2015
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
(Amounts in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Industrial
$
680

 
$
1,934

 
$

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

Commercial
1,420

 
1,517

 

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
358

 
358

 

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
1,281

 
1,281

 

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
1,858

 
1,910

 

Residential – Multifamily

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 
5,597

 
7,000

 

With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and Industrial
503

 
504

 
67

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

Commercial
5,696

 
8,420

 
1,149

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,341

 
4,370

 
73

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
23,303

 
24,988

 
486

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
2,426

 
3,200

 
709

Residential – Multifamily
356

 
356

 
5

Consumer

 

 

 
36,625

 
41,838

 
2,489

Total:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and Industrial
1,183

 
2,438

 
67

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

Commercial
7,116

 
9,937

 
1,149

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,699

 
4,728

 
73

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
24,584

 
26,269

 
486

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
4,284

 
5,110

 
709

Residential – Multifamily
356

 
356

 
5

Consumer

 

 

 
$
42,222

 
$
48,838

 
$
2,489



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December 31, 2014
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
(Amounts in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and Industrial
$
61

 
$
401

 
$

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 

Commercial
4,033

 
4,161

 

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
735

 
1,132

 

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
8,175

 
10,616

 

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
2,548

 
3,291

 

Residential – Multifamily

 

 

Consumer
94

 
94

 

 
15,646

 
19,695

 

With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and Industrial
2,346

 
2,346

 
1,040

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
238

 
979

 
238

Commercial
10,025

 
10,025

 
2,535

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,216

 
5,245

 
114

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
22,232

 
22,232

 
828

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
5,412

 
5,575

 
573

Residential – Multifamily
364

 
364

 
5

Consumer

 

 

 
45,833

 
46,766

 
5,333

Total:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and Industrial
2,407

 
2,747

 
1,040

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
238

 
979

 
238

Commercial
14,058

 
14,186

 
2,535

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,951

 
6,377

 
114

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
30,407

 
32,848

 
828

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
7,960

 
8,866

 
573

Residential – Multifamily
364

 
364

 
5

Consumer
94

 
94

 

 
$
61,479

 
$
66,461

 
$
5,333



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The following table presents by loan portfolio class, the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
3,088

 
$
45

 
$
2,686

 
$
129

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 

 
816

 

Commercial
10,013

 
87

 
15,434

 
323

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,548

 
196

 
6,966

 
303

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
26,554

 
985

 
34,854

 
1,369

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
5,491

 
113

 
9,196

 
242

Residential – Multifamily
359

 
26

 
366

 
20

Consumer

 

 
94

 
1

Total
$
51,053

 
$
1,452

 
$
70,412

 
$
2,387


Troubled debt restructurings: Periodically management evaluates our loans in order to determine the appropriate risk rating, interest accrual status and potential classification as a TDR, some of which are performing and accruing interest. A TDR is a loan on which we have granted a concession due to a borrower’s financial difficulty. These are concessions that would not otherwise be considered. The terms of these modified loans may include extension of maturity, renewals, changes in interest rate, additional collateral requirements or infusion of additional capital into the project by the borrower to reduce debt or to support future debt service. On construction and land development loans we may modify the loan as a result of delays or other project issues such as slower than anticipated sell-outs, insufficient leasing activity and/or a decline in the value of the underlying collateral securing the loan. Management believes that working with a borrower to restructure a loan provides us with a better likelihood of collecting our loan. It is our policy not to renegotiate the terms of a commercial loan simply because of a delinquency status. However, we will use our Troubled Debt Restructuring Program to work with delinquent borrowers when the delinquency is temporary. We consider all loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring to be impaired.

At the time a loan is modified in a TDR, we consider the following factors to determine whether the loan should accrue interest:
 
Whether there is a period of current payment history under the current terms, typically 6 months;
Whether the loan is current at the time of restructuring; and
Whether we expect the loan to continue to perform under the restructured terms with a debt coverage ratio that complies with the Bank’s credit underwriting policy of 1.25 times debt service.

We also review the financial performance of the borrower over the past year to be reasonably assured of repayment and performance according to the modified terms. This review consists of an analysis of the borrower’s historical results; the borrower’s projected results over the next four quarters; current financial information of the borrower and any guarantors. The projected repayment source needs to be reliable, verifiable, quantifiable and sustainable. In addition, all TDRs are reviewed quarterly to determine the amount of any impairment.

At the time of restructuring, the amount of the loan principal for which we are not reasonably assured of repayment is charged-off, but not forgiven.

A borrower with a restructured loan must make a minimum of six consecutive monthly payments at the restructured level and be current as to both interest and principal to be on accrual status.

Performing TDRs (not reported as non-accrual loans) totaled $28.7 million and $32.7 million with related allowances of $530,000 and $812,000 as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Non-performing TDRs totaled $3.5 million and $9.5 million with related allowances of $603,000 and $293,000 as of December 31, 2015 and

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December 31, 2014, respectively. All TDRs are classified as impaired loans and are included in the impaired loan disclosures above.

There were no loans modified in TDRs during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
 
There was one loan of $252,000 that was modified and deemed a TDR that subsequently defaulted during 2015.

Some loan modifications classified as TDRs may not ultimately result in the full collection of principal and interest, as modified, and result in potential incremental losses. These potential incremental losses have been factored into our overall allowance for loan losses estimate. The level of any re-defaults will likely be affected by future economic conditions. Once a loan becomes a TDR, it will continue to be reported as a TDR until it is repaid in full, foreclosed, sold or it meets the criteria to be removed from TDR status.

Credit Quality Indicators: As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company's loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to the risk grades of loans, the level of classified loans, net charge-offs, nonperforming loans (see details above) and the general economic conditions in the region.
 
The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 7. Grades 1 through 4 are considered “Pass”. A description of the general characteristics of the seven risk grades is as follows:

1.
Good: Borrower exhibits the strongest overall financial condition and represents the most creditworthy profile.\
2.
Satisfactory (A): Borrower reflects a well-balanced financial condition, demonstrates a high level of creditworthiness and typically will have a strong banking relationship with Parke Bank.
3.
Satisfactory (B): Borrower exhibits a balanced financial condition and does not expose the Bank to more than a normal or average overall amount of risk. Loans are considered fully collectable.
4.
Watch List: Borrower reflects a fair financial condition, but there exists an overall greater than average risk. Risk is deemed acceptable by virtue of increased monitoring and control over borrowings. Probability of timely repayment is present.
5.
Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM): Financial condition is such that assets in this category have a potential weakness or pose unwarranted financial risk to the Bank even though the asset value is not currently impaired. The asset does not currently warrant adverse classification but if not corrected could weaken and could create future increased risk exposure. Includes loans which require an increased degree of monitoring or servicing as a result of internal or external changes.
6.
Substandard: This classification represents more severe cases of #5 (OAEM) characteristics that require increased monitoring. Assets are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral. Asset has a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that impairs the ability to repay debt and jeopardizes the timely liquidation or realization of the collateral at the asset’s net book value.
7.
Doubtful: Assets which have all the weaknesses inherent in those assets classified #6 (Substandard) but the risks are more severe relative to financial deterioration in capital and/or asset value; accounting/evaluation techniques may be questionable and the overall possibility for collection in full is highly improbable. Borrowers in this category require constant monitoring, are considered work out loans and present the potential for future loss to the bank.

An analysis of the credit risk profile by internally assigned grades as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

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At December 31, 2015
Pass
 
OAEM
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
25,658

 
$
688

 
$
794

 
$

 
$
27,140

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
7,750

 

 

 

 
7,750

Commercial
24,210

 
15,831

 
5,204

 

 
45,245

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
163,765

 
7,225

 
1,050

 

 
172,040

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
242,607

 
7,044

 
6,820

 

 
256,471

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
207,911

 
515

 
4,840

 

 
213,266

Residential – Multifamily
17,757

 

 
356

 

 
18,113

Consumer
18,475

 

 
1

 

 
18,476

Total
$
708,133

 
$
31,303

 
$
19,065

 
$

 
$
758,501


At December 31, 2014
Pass
 
OAEM
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
27,104

 
$
642

 
$
2,346

 
$

 
$
30,092

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
5,621

 

 
238

 

 
5,859

Commercial
34,255

 
2,893

 
10,773

 

 
47,921

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
170,685

 
4,051

 
1,913

 

 
176,649

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
218,230

 
5,791

 
13,897

 

 
237,918

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
162,787

 
613

 
8,494

 

 
171,894

Residential – Multifamily
24,809

 

 
364

 

 
25,173

Consumer
17,461

 

 
94

 

 
17,555

Total
$
660,952

 
$
13,990

 
$
38,119

 
$

 
$
713,061


Note 5.  Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, which represents management's best estimate of probable losses that have been incurred within the existing portfolio of loans. The allowance, in the judgment of management, is necessary to reserve for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. The Company's allowance for loan loss methodology includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 310, "Receivables" and allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 450, "Contingencies." Accordingly, the methodology is based on historical loss experience by type of credit and internal risk grade, specific homogeneous risk pools and specific loss allocations, with adjustments for current events and conditions. The Company's process for determining the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses is designed to account for credit deterioration as it occurs. The provision for loan losses reflects loan quality trends, including the levels of, and trends related to, nonaccrual loans, past due loans, potential problem loans, criticized loans and net charge-offs or recoveries, among other factors. The provision for possible loan losses also reflects the totality of actions taken on all loans for a particular period. In other words, the amount of the provision reflects not only the necessary increases in the allowance for loan losses related to newly identified criticized loans, but it also reflects actions taken related to other loans including, among other things, any necessary increases or decreases in required allowances for specific loans or loan pools.

The level of the allowance reflects management's continuing evaluation of industry concentrations, specific credit risks, loan loss experience, current loan portfolio quality, present economic, political and regulatory conditions and unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. Portions of the allowance may be allocated for specific credits; however,

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the entire allowance is available for any credit that, in management's judgment, should be charged off. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond the Company’s control, including, among other things, the performance of the Company's loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates and the view of the regulatory authorities toward loan classifications.

The allowances established for probable losses on specific loans are based on a regular analysis and evaluation of problem loans. Loans are classified based on an internal credit risk grading process that evaluates, among other things: (i) the obligor's ability to repay; (ii) the underlying collateral, if any; and (iii) the economic environment and industry in which the borrower operates. This analysis is performed at the relationship manager level for all commercial loans. When a loan has a grade of 6 or higher, the loan is analyzed to determine whether the loan is impaired and, if impaired, the need to specifically allocate a portion of the allowance for loan losses to the loan. Specific valuation allowances are determined by analyzing the borrower's ability to repay amounts owed, collateral deficiencies, the relative risk grade of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower's industry, among other things.

Historical valuation allowances are calculated based on the historical loss experience of specific types of loans. The Company calculates historical loss ratios for pools of similar loans with similar characteristics based on the proportion of actual charge-offs experienced to the total population of loans in the pool. The historical loss ratios are periodically updated based on actual charge-off experience. A historical valuation allowance is established for each pool of similar loans based upon the product of the historical loss ratio and the total dollar amount of the loans in the pool. The Company's pools of similar loans include similarly risk-graded groups of commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, consumer real estate loans and consumer and other loans.

General valuation allowances are based on general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. In general, such valuation allowances are determined by evaluating, among other things: (i) the experience, ability and effectiveness of the bank's lending management and staff; (ii) the effectiveness of the Bank's loan policies, procedures and internal controls; (iii) changes in asset quality; (iv) changes in loan portfolio volume; (v) the composition and concentrations of credit; (vi) the impact of competition on loan structuring and pricing; (vii) the effectiveness of the internal loan review function; (viii) the impact of environmental risks on portfolio risks; and (ix) the impact of rising interest rates on portfolio risk. Management evaluates the degree of risk that each one of these components has on the quality of the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis. Each component is determined to have either a high, high-moderate, moderate, low-moderate or low degree of risk. The results are then input into a "general allocation matrix" to determine an appropriate general valuation allowance.

An analysis of the allowance for loan losses as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

Allowance for Loan Losses:
For the year ended December 31, 2015
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
 
Ending
Balance
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
1,679

 
$
(1,554
)
 
$
121

 
$
706

 
$
952

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
316

 
(238
)
 

 
169

 
247

Commercial
3,015

 
(2,745
)
 

 
2,231

 
2,501

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
3,296

 

 
66

 
(95
)
 
3,267

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
4,962

 
(638
)
 
398

 
(884
)
 
3,838

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
4,156

 
(504
)
 
148

 
1,002

 
4,802

Residential – Multifamily
357

 

 

 
(103
)
 
254

Consumer
262

 
(1
)
 

 
14

 
275

Unallocated

 

 

 

 

Total
$
18,043

 
$
(5,680
)
 
$
733

 
$
3,040

 
$
16,136



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Allowance for Loan Losses:
For the year ended December 31, 2014
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Charge-offs
 
Recoveries
 
Provisions
 
Ending
Balance
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
591

 
$
(395
)
 
$

 
$
1,483

 
$
1,679

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
414

 

 
5

 
(103
)
 
316

Commercial
948

 
(16
)
 

 
2,083

 
3,015

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,735

 
(476
)
 
5

 
(968
)
 
3,296

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
7,530

 
(50
)
 

 
(2,518
)
 
4,962

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
3,612

 
(2,841
)
 
32

 
3,353

 
4,156

Residential – Multifamily
389

 

 

 
(32
)
 
357

Consumer
341

 
(31
)
 

 
(48
)
 
262

Unallocated

 

 

 

 

Total
$
18,560

 
$
(3,809
)
 
$
42

 
$
3,250

 
$
18,043


Allowance for Loan Losses, at  
 December 31, 2015
Individually
evaluated for
impairment
 
Collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
Total
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
67

 
$
885

 
$
952

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 
247

 
247

Commercial
1,149

 
1,352

 
2,501

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
73

 
3,194

 
3,267

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
486

 
3,352

 
3,838

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
709

 
4,093

 
4,802

Residential – Multifamily
5

 
249

 
254

Consumer

 
275

 
275

Total
$
2,489

 
$
13,647

 
$
16,136

 
Allowance for Loan Losses, at  
 December 31, 2014
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
Total
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
1,040

 
$
639

 
$
1,679

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
238

 
78

 
316

Commercial
2,535

 
480

 
3,015

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
114

 
3,182

 
3,296

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
828

 
4,134

 
4,962

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
573

 
3,583

 
4,156

Residential – Multifamily
5

 
352

 
357

Consumer

 
262

 
262

Total
$
5,333

 
$
12,710

 
$
18,043



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Loans, at December 31, 2015:
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
Total
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
1,183

 
$
25,957

 
$
27,140

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential

 
7,750

 
7,750

Commercial
7,117

 
38,128

 
45,245

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
4,698

 
167,342

 
172,040

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
24,584

 
231,887

 
256,471

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
4,284

 
208,982

 
213,266

Residential – Multifamily
356

 
17,757

 
18,113

Consumer

 
18,476

 
18,476

Total
$
42,222

 
$
716,279

 
$
758,501


Loans, at December 31, 2014:
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
Total
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Commercial and Industrial
$
2,407

 
$
27,685

 
$
30,092

Real Estate Construction:
 

 
 

 
 

Residential
238

 
5,621

 
5,859

Commercial
14,058

 
33,863

 
47,921

Real Estate Mortgage:
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial – Owner Occupied
5,951

 
170,698

 
176,649

Commercial – Non-owner Occupied
30,407

 
207,511

 
237,918

Residential – 1 to 4 Family
7,960

 
163,934

 
171,894

Residential – Multifamily
364

 
24,809

 
25,173

Consumer
94

 
17,461

 
17,555

Total
$
61,479

 
$
651,582

 
$
713,061


Note 6.  Company Premises and Equipment

A summary of the cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization of Company premises and equipment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
 
Estimated
Useful lives
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Land
 
 
$
820

 
$
820

Building and improvements
12 years
 
4,973

 
4,947

Furniture and equipment
9.6 years
 
2,357

 
2,031

Total premises and equipment
 
 
8,150

 
7,798

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
 
(3,559
)
 
(3,308
)
Premises and equipment, net
 
 
$
4,591

 
$
4,490


Depreciation and amortization expense was $251,000 and $348,000 in 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The Company has non-cancelable operating lease agreements related to its Northfield and Philadelphia branch offices. The term of the Northfield lease is for 5 years and runs through May 2017 with one 5-year renewal option. The term of the Philadelphia lease is for 10 years and runs through June 2016 with two 5-year renewal options. The Company

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entered into a land lease when it purchased a new branch in Collingswood. The term of the lease is for 99 years of which 89 years remain. The Company is responsible for its pro-rata share of real estate taxes, and all insurance, utilities, maintenance and repair costs for the benefit of the branch offices. At December 31, 2015, the required future minimum rental payments under these leases and other equipment operating leases are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
2016
211

2017
178

2018
151

2019
151

2020
151

Total minimum lease payments
$
842


Rent expense was approximately $214,000 in 2015 and $134,600 in 2014.

Note 7.  OREO

Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) at December 31, 2015 was $16.6 million, compared to $20.9 million at December 31, 2014, a decrease of $4.3 million. The real estate owned at December 31, 2015 consisted of 16 properties, the largest being a condominium development at $6.4 million. This property was sold in 2010 but does not qualify for a sales treatment under GAAP because of continuing involvement by the Company in the form of financing. During 2015, the Company disposed of $7.6 million of OREO, recognizing a loss of $1.1 million, compared to $11.9 million of OREO sold in 2014, recognizing a gain of $722,000. Also during 2015, the Company wrote down OREO property by $943,000, compared to $1.3 million of write-downs in 2014, based on a decline in appraised values. There was no valuation allowance related to OREO as of December 31, 2015, compared to a valuation allowance related to OREO of $1.5 million as of December 31, 2014. Operating expenses related to OREO, net of related income, for 2015 and 2014, were $1.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

An analysis of OREO activity for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
 
For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
20,931

 
$
28,910

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
5,154

 
5,797

Allowance for OREO

 
(1,493
)
Sales of real estate
(7,576
)
 
(11,851
)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate
(1,076
)
 
722

Write-down of real estate carrying values
(943
)
 
(1,318
)
Donated property

 
(22
)
Reimbursement of funds

 
(251
)
Capitalized improvements to real estate
139

 
437

Balance at end of period
$
16,629

 
$
20,931




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Note 8.  Deposits

Deposits at December 31, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Demand deposits, noninterest-bearing
$
52,773

 
$
42,554

Demand deposits, interest-bearing
33,407

 
28,652

Money market deposits
122,264

 
107,321

Savings deposits
176,282

 
194,300

Time deposits of $250,000 or more
33,709

 
28,916

Other time deposits
225,876

 
225,875

Brokered time deposits
20,899

 
20,315

Total deposits
$
665,210

 
$
647,933


Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2015 are as follows:
Years Ending December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
2016
$
201,997

2017
52,152

2018
16,524

2019
4,244

2020
5,567

Thereafter

Total
$
280,484


Deposits from related parties totaled approximately $4,980,000 and $4,964,000 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Note 9.  Borrowings

An analysis of borrowings as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
Maturity Date or Range
 
Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands, except rates)
Borrowed funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Less than one year
 
$
24,150

 
0.73
%
 
$
23,202

 
0.58
%
 
One to three years
 
54,500

 
1.44
%
 
21,150

 
1.35
%
 
Three to five years
 
6,000

 
1.85
%
 
5,000

 
2.06
%
 
Five to ten years
 

 

 

 

 
Total
 
$
84,650

 
 
 
$
49,352

 
 
Subordinated debentures, capital trusts
November 2035
 
$
5,155

 
2.04
%
 
$
5,155

 
1.89
%
 
November 2035
 
5,155

 
2.04
%
 
5,155

 
1.89
%
 
September 2037
 
3,093

 
2.01
%
 
3,093

 
1.74
%
 
Total
 
$
13,403

 
 
 
$
13,403

 
 

At December 31, 2015, the Company had a $132.3 million line of credit from the FHLBNY, of which $84.7 million, as detailed above, was outstanding.

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Certain investment securities (Note 3), loans (Note 4), and FHLBNY stock are pledged as collateral for borrowings.

Subordinated Debentures – Capital Trusts: On August 23, 2005, Parke Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory business trust and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $5,000,000 of variable rate capital trust pass-through securities to investors. The variable interest rate re-prices quarterly at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.66% and was 2.04% at December 31, 2015. Parke Capital Trust I purchased $5,155,000 of variable rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures from the Company. The debentures are the sole asset of the Trust. The terms of the junior subordinated debentures are the same as the terms of the capital securities. The Company has also fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligations of the Trust under the capital securities. The capital securities are redeemable by the Company on or after November 23, 2010, at par, or earlier if the deduction of related interest for federal income taxes is prohibited, classification as Tier 1 Capital is no longer allowed, or certain other contingencies arise. The capital securities must be redeemed upon final maturity of the subordinated debentures on November 23, 2035. Proceeds of approximately $4.2 million were contributed to paid-in capital at the Bank. The remaining $955 thousand was retained at the Company for future use.

On August 23, 2005, Parke Capital Trust II, a Delaware statutory business trust and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $5,000,000 of fixed/variable rate capital trust pass-through securities to investors. Currently, the interest rate is variable at 2.04%. The variable interest rate re-prices quarterly at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.66% beginning November 23, 2010. Parke Capital Trust II purchased $5,155,000 of variable rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures from the Company. The debentures are the sole asset of the Trust. The terms of the junior subordinated debentures are the same as the terms of the capital securities. The Company has also fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligations of the Trust under the capital securities. The capital securities are redeemable by the Company on or after November 23, 2010, at par, or earlier if the deduction of related interest for federal income taxes is prohibited, classification as Tier 1 Capital is no longer allowed, or certain other contingencies arise. The capital securities must be redeemed upon final maturity of the subordinated debentures on November 23, 2035. Proceeds of approximately $4.2 million were contributed to paid-in capital at the Bank. The remaining $955 thousand was retained at the Company for future use.

On June 21, 2007, Parke Capital Trust III, a Delaware statutory business trust and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $3,000,000 of variable rate capital trust pass-through securities to investors. The variable interest rate re-prices quarterly at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.50% and was 2.01% at December 31, 2015. Parke Capital Trust III purchased $3,093,000 of variable rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures from the Company. The debentures are the sole asset of the Trust. The terms of the junior subordinated debentures are the same as the terms of the capital securities. The Company has also fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligations of the Trust under the capital securities. The capital securities are redeemable by the Company on or after December 15, 2012, at par, or earlier if the deduction of related interest for federal income taxes is prohibited, classification as Tier 1 Capital is no longer allowed, or certain other contingencies arise. The capital securities must be redeemed upon final maturity of the subordinated debentures on September 15, 2037. The proceeds were contributed to paid-in capital at the Bank.

Note 10.  Income Taxes

Income tax expense for 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Current tax expense:
 
 
 
Federal
$
6,007

 
$
2,938

State
1,026

 
984

 
7,033

 
3,922

Deferred tax benefit
(190
)
 
1,789

Income tax expense
$
6,843

 
$
5,711



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The components of the net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses
$
6,068

 
$
6,849

Depreciation
280

 
349

SERP
1,343

 
1,271

Capitalized OREO expense
1,894

 
1,984

OTTI write down on securities
65

 
65

Nonaccrued interest
2,048

 
952

Partnership Income
71

 

Unrealized gain
110

 

 
11,879

 
11,470

Deferred tax liabilities:
 

 
 

Deferred loan costs
(951
)
 
(842
)
Unrealized loss

 
(110
)
 
(951
)
 
(952
)
Net deferred tax asset
$
10,928

 
$
10,518


A reconciliation of the Company’s effective income tax rate with the statutory federal rate for 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
At Federal statutory rate
$
6,387

 
$
6,128

Adjustments resulting from:
 

 
 

State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit
854

 
675

Noncontrolling interest
(423
)
 
(625
)
Tax exempt income
(31
)
 
(31
)
BOLI
(121
)
 
(122
)
Nondeductible expenses
4

 
5

Other
173

 
(319
)
 
$
6,843

 
$
5,711


Management has evaluated the Company’s tax positions and concluded that the Company has taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustments to the financial statements. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by the U.S. federal or local tax authorities for years before 2012, and by the State of New Jersey for years before 2011.

Note 11.  Retirement Plans

The Company has a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) covering certain members of management. The net periodic SERP pension cost was approximately $221,000 in 2015 and $135,000 in 2014. The unfunded benefit obligation, which was included in other liabilities, was approximately $3,571,000 at December 31, 2015 and $3,350,000 at December 31, 2014.


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The benefit obligation at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was calculated as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Benefit obligation, January 1
$
3,350

 
$
3,218

Service cost
(86
)
 
(50
)
Interest cost
214

 
176

Loss
93

 
6

Benefit obligation, December 31
$
3,571

 
$
3,350


The net periodic pension cost for 2015 and 2014 was calculated as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Service cost
$
(86
)
 
$
(50
)
Interest cost
214

 
176

Loss
93

 
9

 
$
221

 
$
135


The discount rate used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation was 5.5% for both 2015 and 2014. Annual benefit payments are estimated at $0 for 2015, $128,440 for 2016, $256,880 for 2017, $321,635 for 2018, $354,012 for 2019 and $4,248,144 from 2020 through 2031.

The Company has a 401(k) Plan covering substantially all employees. Under the Plan, the Company is required to contribute 4% of all qualifying employees’ eligible salary to the Plan. The Plan expense in 2015 was $221,000 and $118,000 in 2014.

Note 12.  Regulatory Matters

On April 9, 2012, the Bank entered into Consent Orders with the FDIC and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (the “Department”). Under the Consent Orders, the terms of which are substantially identical, the Bank is required, among other things, subject to review and approval by the FDIC and the Department: (i) to adopt and implement a plan to reduce the Bank’s position in delinquent or classified assets; (ii) to adopt and implement a program providing for a periodic independent review of the Bank’s loan portfolio and the identification of problem credits; (iii) to review and revise the Bank’s loan policies and procedures to address identified lending deficiencies; and (iv) to adopt and implement a plan to reduce and manage each of the concentrations of credit identified by the FDIC and the Department.

The Consent Orders also required the Bank to obtain the prior approval of the FDIC and the Department before declaring or paying any dividend or appointing or changing the title or responsibilities of any director or senior executive officer. Additional regulatory provisions required FDIC prior approval before the Bank enters into any employment agreement or other agreement or plan providing for the payment of a “golden parachute payment” or the making of any golden parachute payment.

Effective May 19, 2014, the FDIC and the Department terminated the Consent Orders entered into between Parke Bank, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, and the FDIC and the Department.

Capital Ratios: The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company and the Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.


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Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Bank was categorized as “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies. There are no conditions or events since December 31, 2015 that management believes have changed the Bank's capital category.

To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk based, Tier 1 risk based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following tables.

 
Actual
 
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
 
To be Well- Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Parke Bancorp, Inc.
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
As of December 31, 2015
(Amounts in thousands except ratios)
Total Risk Based Capital
$
135,258

 
17.24
%
 
$
62,777

 
8
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Tier 1 Capital
$
125,371

 
15.98
%
 
$
31,389

 
4
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Tier 1 Capital Common Equity
$
92,371

 
11.77
%
 
$
31,389

 
4
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
$
125,371

 
14.69
%
 
$
34,133

 
4
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

(to Average Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

As of December 31, 2014
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total Risk Based Capital
$
123,539

 
17.23
%
 
$
57,367

 
8
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Tier 1 Capital
$
114,593

 
15.98
%
 
$
28,684

 
4
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Tier 1 Capital
$
114,593

 
14.12
%
 
$
32,460

 
4
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

(to Average Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Parke Bank
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

As of December 31, 2015
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total Risk Based Capital
$
134,415

 
17.13
%
 
$
62,777

 
8
%
 
$
78,471

 
10
%
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Tier 1 Capital
$
124,528

 
15.87
%
 
$
31,388

 
4
%
 
$
47,082

 
6
%
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Tier 1 Capital Common Equity
$
124,528

 
15.87
%
 
$
31,388

 
4
%
 
$
47,082

 
6
%
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital
$
124,528

 
14.59
%
 
$
34,133

 
4
%
 
$
42,666

 
5
%
(to Average Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

As of December 31, 2014
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total Risk Based Capital
$
123,609

 
17.22
%
 
$
57,426

 
8
%
 
$
71,783

 
10
%
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Tier 1 Capital
$
114,664

 
15.97
%
 
$
28,713

 
4
%
 
$
43,070

 
6
%
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Tier 1 Capital
$
114,664

 
14.27
%
 
$
32,150

 
4
%
 
$
40,188

 
5
%
(to Average Assets)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 



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Note 13.  Shareholders’ Equity

Common Stock Dividend: In June of 2014, the Company instituted a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share. The dividend was increased to $0.06 per share in July of 2015 and again increased to $.07 per share in October of 2015. During 2015 the Company paid $1.9 million in dividends. The timing and amount of future dividends will be within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on the consolidated earnings, financial condition, liquidity, and capital requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries, applicable governmental regulations and policies, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

In July 2014 and October 2014 the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.05 a share, totaling $598,000.

Treasury Stock: The Company, in 2015, announced Plans to purchase up to 500,000 shares of its own stock. During the year ending December 31, 2015 the company purchased 69,454 shares at an average cost of $11.98 per share.

Stock Options: In 1999, 2002 and 2003, the shareholders approved the Company’s Employee Stock Option Plans and in 2005 the shareholders approved the Company’s Directors and Employee Stock Option Plan. In 2015, the shareholders approved the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. Collectively, these option plans are referred to as (the "Plans"). The Plans are “non-qualified” stock option plans. All options issued under the Plans were fully vested upon issuance. All directors and certain officers and employees of the Company have been granted options under the Plans. All stock option amounts and prices included in the following discussions have been adjusted for stock dividends.

There were no option awards, and hence, no net compensation expenses for both 2015 and 2014.

Option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant. All options issued have 10 year contractual terms and were fully vested as of December 31, 2015.

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Options
Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2015
311,870

 
$9.29
 
 
 
 
Exercised
293,351

 
$9.23
 
 
 
 
Expired/terminated

 
$—
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2015:
18,519

 
$10.26
 
0.8
 
$
41,136

Exercisable at December 31, 2015:
18,519

 
$10.26
 
0.8
 
$
41,136


Stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2015 are as follows:
Exercise Prices
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
10.26
18,519

 
0.8
 
18,519

 
0.8

Preferred Stock: In December of 2013, the Company completed a private placement of newly designated 6.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Company sold 20,000 shares in the placement for gross proceeds of $20.0 million. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holder into 93.9496 shares of Common Stock. Upon full conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Company will issue up to 1,878,992 shares of Common Stock assuming that the Conversion Rate does not change. The Conversion Rate and the total number of shares to be issued would be adjusted for stock dividends, stock splits and other corporate actions. The Conversion Rate was set using a conversion price for the common stock of $10.64, which was approximately 20% over the closing price of the common stock on October 10, 2013, the day the Series B Preferred Stock was priced. Proceeds after expenses were $18.5 million. Parke Bancorp utilized a portion of the proceeds to repurchase and retire 16,288 shares of outstanding Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual

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Preferred Stock, Series A. The Company was able to repurchase these shares for an aggregate price of $14.34 million, a discount of $1.9 million.

The Company has recorded dividends on preferred stock in the approximate amount of $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 respectively. All dividend amounts through December 31, 2015 have been paid. The preferred stock qualifies for and is accounted for as equity securities and is included in the Company’s Tier I capital on the date of receipt.

Note 14.  Other Related Party Transactions

A member of the Board of Directors is a principal of a commercial insurance agency that provides all the insurance coverage for the Company. The cost of the insurance was approximately $247,000 in 2015 and $252,000 in 2014. An insurance agency owned by another Board Member provides employee benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance). The cost of these employee benefits totaled $562,000 in 2015 and $582,000 in 2014.

Note 15.  Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has entered into an employment contract with the President of the Company, which provides for continued payment of certain employment salaries and benefits in the event of a change in control, as defined. The Company has also entered into Change-in-Control Severance Agreements with certain officers which provide for the payment of severance in certain circumstances following a change in control.

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. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of the Company’s involvement in these particular classes of financial instruments. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance sheet instruments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s credit-worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable; inventory; property, plant and equipment and income-producing commercial properties. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, commitments to extend credit amounted to approximately $66.1 million and $52.8 million, respectively.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, standby letters of credit with customers were $14.2 million and $6.8 million, respectively.

Loan commitments and standby letters of credit are issued in the ordinary course of business to meet customer needs. Commitments to fund fixed-rate loans were immaterial at December 31, 2015. Variable-rate commitments are generally issued for less than 1 year and carry market rates of interest. Such instruments are not likely to be affected by annual rate caps triggered by rising interest rates. Management believes that off-balance sheet risk is not material to the results of operations or financial condition.

In the normal course of business, there are outstanding various contingent liabilities such as claims and legal action, which are not reflected in the financial statements. In the opinion of management, no material losses are anticipated as a result of these actions or claims.



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Note 16.  Fair Value

Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic 820 of FASB ASC, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company's various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions. In accordance with this guidance, the Company groups its assets and liabilities carried at fair value in three levels as follows:

Level 1 Input:

1)
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Inputs:

1)
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.
2)
Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
3)
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the term of the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds or volatilities) or “market corroborated inputs.”

Level 3 Inputs:

1)
Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity) and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
2)
These assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Fair Value on a Recurring Basis:
 
The following is a description of the Company’s valuation methodologies for assets carried at fair value. These methods 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 that its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with 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 measurement date.
Investment Securities Available for Sale:

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified in Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Securities in Level 1 are exchange-traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, then fair values are provided by independent third-party valuations services. These valuations services estimate fair values using pricing models and other accepted valuation methodologies, such as quotes for similar securities and observable yield curves and spreads. As part of the Company’s overall valuation process, management evaluates these third-party methodologies to ensure that they are representative of exit prices in the Company’s principal markets.

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Securities in Level 2 include U.S. Government agencies, mortgage-backed securities, state and municipal securities and TruPS.

Securities in Level 3 include thinly-traded and collateralized debt obligations. With the assistance of competent third-party valuation specialists, the Company utilized the following methodology to determine the fair value:

Cash flows were developed based on the estimated speeds at which the TruPS are expected to prepay (a range of 1% to 2%), the estimated rates at which the TruPS are expected to defer payments, the estimated rates at which the TruPS are expected to default (a range of 0.57% to 0.66%), and the severity of the losses on securities which default 95%. TruPS generally allow for prepayment by the issuer without a prepayment penalty any time after five years. Due to the lack of new TruPS issuances and the relatively poor conditions of the financial institution industry, a relatively modest rate of prepayment was assumed going forward. Estimates for CDRs are based on the payment characteristics of the TruPS themselves (e.g. current, deferred, or defaulted) as well as the financial condition of the TruPS issuers in the pool. Estimates for the near-term rates of deferral and CDR are based on key financial ratios relating to the financial institutions’ capitalization, asset quality, profitability and liquidity. Finally, we consider whether or not the financial institution has received TARP funding, and if it has, the amount. Longer-term rates of deferral and defaults are based on historical averages. The fair value of each bond was assessed by discounting its projected cash flows by a discount rate. The discount rates were based on the yields of publicly traded TruPS and preferred stock issued by comparably rated banks (3 month LIBOR plus a spread of 400 to 959 basis points).

The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Financial Assets
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Securities Available for Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt obligations
 

 
1,031

 

 
1,031

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 

 
40,821

 

 
40,821

Collateralized mortgage-backed securities
 

 
253

 

 
253

Collateralized debt obligations
 

 

 
462

 
462

Total
 
$

 
$
42,105

 
$
462

 
$
42,567

As of December 31, 2014
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Corporate debt obligations
 

 
522

 

 
522

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 

 
26,947

 

 
26,947

Collateralized mortgage-backed securities
 

 
390

 

 
390

Collateralized debt obligations
 

 

 
349

 
349

Total
 
$

 
$
27,859

 
$
349

 
$
28,208


For the year ended December 31, 2015, there were no transfers between the levels within the fair value hierarchy.

The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31:
 
Securities Available for Sale
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance at January 1,
$
349

 
$
4,144

Total net losses included in:
 

 
 

Other comprehensive gain (loss) – CDO’s
113

 

Settlements

 
(3,795
)
Net transfers into Level 3

 

Ending balance December 31,
$
462

 
$
349



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Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis:

Certain assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).
Financial Assets
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateral dependent impaired loans
 
$

 
$

 
$
20,066

 
$
20,066

OREO
 
$

 
$

 
$
16,629

 
$
16,629

As of December 31, 2014
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Collateral dependent impaired loans
 
$

 
$

 
$
35,711

 
$
35,711

OREO
 
$

 
$

 
$
20,931

 
$
20,931


Collateral dependent impaired loans, which are measured in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310 “Receivables”, for impairment, had a carrying amount of $42.2 million and $61.5 million at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 respectively, with a valuation allowance of $2.5 million and $5.3 million at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 respectively. The valuation allowance for collateral dependent impaired loans is included in the allowance for loan losses on the balance sheet. All collateral dependent impaired loans have an independent third-party full appraisal to determine the NRV based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, less cost to sell (a range of 5% to 10%) and other costs, such as unpaid real estate taxes, that have been identified, or the present value of discounted cash flows in the case of certain impaired loans that are not collateral dependent. The appraisal will be based on an "as-is" valuation and will follow a reasonable valuation method that addresses the direct sales comparison, income, and cost approaches to market value, reconciles those approaches, and explains the elimination of each approach not used. Appraisals are updated every 12 months or sooner if we have identified possible further deterioration in value.

OREO consists of real estate properties which are recorded at fair value. All properties have an independent third-party full appraisal to determine the fair value, less cost to sell (a range of 5% to 10%) and other costs, such as unpaid real estate taxes, that have been identified. The appraisal will be based on an "as-is" valuation and will follow a reasonable valuation method that addresses the direct sales comparison, income, and cost approaches to market value, reconciles those approaches, and explains the elimination of each approach not used. Appraisals are updated every 12 months or sooner if we have identified possible further deterioration in value.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company discloses estimated fair values for its significant financial instruments in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments”. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of other financial assets and liabilities are discussed below.

For certain financial assets and liabilities, carrying value approximates fair value due to the nature of the financial instrument. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted stock, accrued interest receivable, demand and other non-maturity deposits and accrued interest payable.

The Company used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of the following financial instruments:
 
Investment Securities: Fair value of securities available for sale is described above. Fair value of held to maturity securities is based upon quoted market prices (Level 2 inputs).

Loans Held for Sale: Fair value represents the face value of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans pending settlement.

Loans (other than impaired): Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, residential mortgage and other consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into groups by fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and non-performing categories. The fair value of performing loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through their estimated maturity, using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in each group of loans (Level 2 inputs). The estimate of maturity is based on contractual maturities for loans within each group, or on the Company’s

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historical experience with repayments for each loan classification, modified as required by an estimate of the effect of current economic conditions.

Deposits: The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, where the discount rate is estimated using the market rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 2 inputs).

Borrowings: The fair values of FHLBNY borrowings, other borrowed funds and subordinated debt are based on the discounted value of estimated cash flows. The discounted rate is estimated using market rates currently offered for similar advances or borrowings (Level 2 inputs).

Bank premises and equipment, customer relationships, deposit base and other information required to compute the Company’s aggregate fair value are not included in the above information. Accordingly, the above fair values are not intended to represent the aggregate fair value of the Company.

The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values for financial instruments at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
Level in
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
Level 1
 
$
27,429

 
27,429

 
$
36,238

 
$
36,238

Investment securities AFS
(1)
 
42,567

 
42,567

 
28,208

 
28,208

Investment securities HTM
Level 2
 
2,181

 
2,471

 
2,141

 
2,377

Restricted stock
Level 2
 
4,789

 
4,789

 
3,152

 
3,152

Loans held for sale
Level 2
 
2,640

 
2,640

 
2,932

 
3,328

Loans, net
(2)
 
742,365

 
743,604

 
695,018

 
698,843

Accrued interest receivable
Level 2
 
3,012

 
3,012

 
2,827

 
2,827

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand and savings deposits
Level 2
 
$
384,726

 
384,726

 
$
372,827

 
$
372,827

Time deposits
Level 2
 
280,484

 
282,080

 
275,106

 
276,528

Borrowings
Level 2
 
98,053

 
95,492

 
62,755

 
60,297

Accrued interest payable
Level 2
 
494

 
494

 
445

 
445


(1) See the recurring fair value table above.
(2) For non-impaired loans, Level 2; for impaired loans, Level 3.



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 Note 17.  Parent Company Only Financial Statements

Condensed financial information of the parent company only is presented in the following two tables:
Balance Sheets
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash
$
1,540

 
$
138

Investments in subsidiaries
124,599

 
116,378

Other assets
5

 
56

Total assets
$
126,144

 
$
116,572

Liabilities and Equity:
 
 
 
Subordinated debentures
$
13,403

 
$
13,403

Other liabilities
700

 
264

Equity
112,041

 
102,905

Total liabilities and equity
$
126,144

 
$
116,572

 
 
 
 
Statements of Income
Years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Income:
 
 
 
Dividends from bank subsidiary
$
2,657

 
$
1,180

Other income

 

Total income
2,657

 
1,180

Expense:
 
 
 
Interest on subordinated debentures
259

 
251

Salary
160

 
80

Other expenses
101

 
51

Total expenses
520

 
382

Income before income taxes
2,137

 
798

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
8,560

 
9,675

Net income
10,697

 
10,473

Discount on Series A preferred stock

 

Preferred stock dividend and discount accretion
(1,200
)
 
(1,200
)
Net income available to common shareholders
$
9,497

 
$
9,273



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Statements of Cash Flows
 
Years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
10,697

 
$
10,473

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
(8,560
)
 
(9,675
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 

 
 

Decrease in other assets
(51
)
 

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other accrued liabilities
436

 
(30
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
2,522

 
768

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 

 
 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 

 
 

Purchase of treasury stock
(831
)
 

Redemption of Series A preferred stock

 
(250
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
2,749

 
114

Payment of dividend on preferred stock and common stock
(2,661
)
 
(1,575
)
Other, net
(377
)
 
(16
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,120
)
 
(1,727
)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,402

 
(959
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1,
138

 
1,097

Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31,
$
1,540

 
$
138


Note 18.  Subsequent Events

On January 19, 2016, the Bank approved SERPs for Ms. Elizabeth A. Milavsky, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offer, and John F. Hawkins, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Such SERP benefits when aggregated with projected Social Security benefits and Bank contributions to the 401(k) plan are projected to provide each participant with a target total retirement benefit of 35% of final three year average salary upon retirement on or after December 31, 2019.


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Corporate Information
Parke Bancorp, Inc.
601 Delsea Drive
Washington Township, NJ 08080
(856) 256-2500
www.parkebank.com
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Board of Directors (Parke Bank and Parke Bancorp, Inc.)
 
 
 
Celestino R. (“Chuck”) Pennoni
 
Daniel J. Dalton
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Chairman - Pennoni Associates
 
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
 
Former Vice President with Brown
 
 
& Brown
 
Vito S. Pantilione
 
 
President, Chief Executive and Director
 
 
 
 
Fred G. Choate
Director
Arret F. Dobson
Director
Edward Infantolino
Director
President of Greater Philadelphia Venture Capital Corporation
Real Estate Developer
President of Ocean Internal Medicine Associates, P.A.
 
 
 
Anthony J. Jannetti
Director
Jeffrey H. Kripitz
Director
Jack C. Sheppard, Jr.
Director
President of Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.
Owner of Jeff Kripitz Agency
Executive Vice President with Gallagher Bollinger Insurance
 
 
 
 
Ray H. Tresch
Director
 
 
Former Owner of Redy Mixt Konkrete
 
 
_______________________
 
 
 
 
 
Parke Bancorp, Inc. Officers
 
 
 
 
Vito S. Pantilione
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Elizabeth A. Milavsky
Executive Vice President
John F. Hawkins
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
Linda Kaiser
Corporate Secretary
 
 
________________________
 
Transfer Agent & Registrar
Computershare
 480 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310
Independent Auditors
RSM US LLP
751 Arbor Way, Suite 200
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Special Counsel
Jones Walker LLP
1227 25th Street, N.W.
Suite 200 West
Washington, D.C. 20037


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PARKE BANK

Officers
 
 
Vito S. Pantilione
Elizabeth A. Milavsky
President & Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
 
 
John F. Hawkins
Dolores M. Calvello
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President
 
 
Ralph Gallo
David O. Middlebrook
Senior Vice President & Chief Workout Officer
Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
 
 
Paul E. Palmieri
Daniel Sulpizio
Senior Vice President & Senior Loan Officer
Senior Vice President
 
 
Timothy Cole
Kathleen A. Conover
Vice President
Vice President
 
 
Gil Eubank
Nino Lombardo
Vice President
Vice President & Controller
 
 
Nicholas Pantilione
Lisa Perkins
Vice President
Vice President
 
 
Marlon R. Soriano
James S. Talarico
Vice President
Vice President
 
 
Thomas Turnbach
Frank Zangari
Vice President
Vice President
 
 
Annice Fanelli
Roxanne Melfe
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
 
 
Marysharon Mitchell
Bart Seaman
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
 
 
Mary Ann Seal
 
Assistant Vice President
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Branches
 
 
 
Northfield Office
Main Office
Kennedy Office
501 Tilton Road
601 Delsea Drive
567 Egg Harbor Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
Washington Township, NJ 08080
Washington Township, NJ 08080
(609) 646-6677
(856) 256-2500
(856) 582-6900
 
 
 
Philadelphia Office
Galloway Township Office
1610 Spruce Street
67 East Jimmie Leeds Road
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Galloway Township, NJ 08205
(215) 772-1113
(609) 748-9700
 
 
 
Parke Bank
44 Business Capital LLC
Parke Capital Trust I
601 Delsea Drive
1787 Sentry Parkway West
Parke Capital Trust II
Washington Township, NJ 08080
Building 16, Suite 210
Parke Capital Trust III
(856) 256-2500
Blue Bell, PA 19422
601 Delsea Drive
www.parkebank.com
(215) 985-4400
Washington Township, NJ 08080
 
www.44businesscapital.com
(856) 256-2500