10-Q 1 a50800434.htm HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC. 10-Q a50800434.htm
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
þ
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
or
o
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                      TO                     
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER : 333-137359
 
Hampden Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
20-5714154
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
19 Harrison Ave.
Springfield, Massachusetts 01102
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(413) 736-1812
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Sec. 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definition of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):
 
 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated Filer o
 
 
Non-accelerated filer o
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                               (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12(b)-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

As of February 4, 2014 there were 5,650,312 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 
 

 
 
HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
   
Page No.
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
   Item 1 Financial Statements of Hampden Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries  
     
 
3
     
 
        4
     
 
        5
     
 
6
     
 
7-8
     
 
9
     
   Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
25
     
   Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks
37
     
   Item 4 Controls and Procedures
37
     
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION  
     
   Item 1 Legal Proceedings
37
     
   Item 1A Risk Factors
38
     
   Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
38
     
   Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
38
     
            Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures
38
     
   Item 5 Other Information
38
     
   Item 6 Exhibits
38
   
SIGNATURES
40
 
 
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PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars in thousands)
 
ASSETS
           
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2013
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 10,728     $ 13,737  
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments
    4,214       11,881  
          Cash and cash equivalents
    14,942       25,618  
                 
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    142,507       138,730  
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock, at cost
    6,761       5,092  
Loans held for sale
    653       1,274  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,492
               
    at December 31, 2013 and $5,414 at June 30, 2013
    496,805       450,347  
Other real estate owned
    1,274       1,221  
Premises and equipment, net
    4,838       5,010  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,645       1,636  
Deferred tax asset, net
    5,089       4,584  
Bank-owned life insurance
    17,216       16,956  
Other assets
    2,608       2,494  
    $ 694,338     $ 652,962  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Deposits
  $ 477,139     $ 474,798  
Short-term borrowings
    22,000       4,500  
Long-term debt
    104,374       82,492  
Mortgagors' escrow accounts
    1,142       1,100  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    5,069       6,413  
               Total liabilities
    609,724       569,303  
                 
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Preferred stock ($.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding)
    -       -  
Common stock ($.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 8,020,607 issued
               
      at December 31, 2013 and 7,982,976 issued at June 30, 2013; 5,648,848 outstanding at
      December 31, 2013 and 5,629,099 outstanding at June 30, 2013)
    80       80  
Additional paid-in capital
    80,241       79,926  
Unearned compensation - ESOP (339,197 shares unallocated at December 31, 2013 and
         
      360,397 shares unallocated at June 30, 2013)
    (3,392 )     (3,604 )
Unearned compensation - equity incentive plan
    (12 )     (16 )
Retained earnings
    36,046       34,450  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (552 )     346  
Treasury stock, at cost (2,371,759 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2,353,877 shares at
       June 30, 2013)
    (27,797 )     (27,523 )
               Total stockholders' equity
    84,614       83,659  
    $ 694,338     $ 652,962  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Interest and dividend income:
                       
    Loans, including fees
  $ 5,728     $ 5,400     $ 11,237     $ 10,856  
    Debt securities
    685       704       1,308       1,446  
    Dividends
    6       7       10       14  
    Federal funds sold and other short-term investments
    9       10       22       14  
               Total interest and dividend income
    6,428       6,121       12,577       12,330  
                                 
Interest expense:
                               
    Deposits
    745       947       1,547       1,904  
    Borrowings
    586       467       1,045       918  
               Total interest expense
    1,331       1,414       2,592       2,822  
                                 
Net interest income
    5,097       4,707       9,985       9,508  
Provision for loan losses
    150       175       250       225  
Net interest income, after provision for loan losses
    4,947       4,532       9,735       9,283  
                                 
Non-interest income:
                               
    Customer service fees
    560       504       1,130       1,020  
    Gain on sales of loans, net
    100       321       185       516  
    Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
    129       137       260       272  
    Other
    122       110       439       230  
               Total non-interest income
    911       1,072       2,014       2,038  
                                 
Non-interest expense:
                               
    Salaries and employee benefits
    2,278       2,539       4,499       5,019  
    Occupancy and equipment
    467       461       930       910  
    Data processing services
    212       265       414       505  
    Advertising
    112       125       256       273  
    Net loss (gain) on other real estate owned
    15       -       19       (12 )
    FDIC insurance assessment
    99       88       196       168  
    Other general and administrative
    1,077       902       1,951       1,981  
               Total non-interest expense
    4,260       4,380       8,265       8,844  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    1,598       1,224       3,484       2,477  
                                 
Income tax provision
    577       453       1,256       945  
                                 
                Net income
  $ 1,021     $ 771     $ 2,228     $ 1,532  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
                Basic
  $ 0.19     $ 0.14     $ 0.42     $ 0.28  
                Diluted
  $ 0.19     $ 0.14     $ 0.41     $ 0.28  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
                Basic
    5,300,289       5,401,349       5,287,594       5,448,576  
                Diluted
    5,443,078       5,527,472       5,422,530       5,556,209  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(In thousands)

The components of comprehensive income and related tax effects are as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Net income
  $ 1,021     $ 771     $ 2,228     $ 1,532  
                                 
Other comprehensive loss:
                               
          Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities
    (411 )     (743 )     (1,404 )     (80 )
          Tax effect
    (148 )     (260 )     (506 )     (3 )
          Other comprehensive loss, net-of-tax
    (263 )     (483 )     (898 )     (77 )
                                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 758     $ 288     $ 1,330     $ 1,455  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
         
Additional
   
Unearned
   
Unearned
Compensation
         
Accumulated
Other
       
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Compensation
   
- Equity
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
- ESOP
   
Incentive Plan
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
Stock
   
Total
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Balance at June 30, 2012
    5,968,395     $ 80     $ 78,995     $ (4,028 )   $ (225 )   $ 32,473     $ 2,117     $ (22,252 )   $ 87,160  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       1,532       (77 )     -       1,455  
Issuance of common stock for
    exercise of stock options
    29,917       -       326       -       -       -       -       -       326  
Cash dividends paid ($0.08 per share)
    -       -       -       -       -       (456 )     -       -       (456 )
Common stock repurchased
    (199,419 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       (2,650 )     (2,650 )
Stock-based compensation
    -       -       189       -       205       -       -       -       394  
ESOP shares allocated or committed
    to be allocated (21,200 shares)
    -       -       55       212       -       -       -       -       267  
Balance at December 31, 2012
    5,798,893     $ 80     $ 79,565     $ (3,816 )   $ (20 )   $ 33,549     $ 2,040     $ (24,902 )   $ 86,496  
                                                                         
Balance at June 30, 2013
    5,629,099       80       79,926       (3,604 )     (16 )     34,450       346       (27,523 )     83,659  
Comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       2,228       (898 )     -       1,330  
Issuance of common stock for
    exercise of stock options
    37,631       -       163       -       -       -       -       -       163  
Cash dividends paid ($0.12 per share)
    -       -       -       -       -       (632 )     -       -       (632 )
Common stock repurchased
    (17,882 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       (274 )     (274 )
Stock-based compensation
    -       -       18       -       4       -       -       -       22  
Tax benefit from equity incentive plan vesting
    -       -       1       -       -       -       -       -       1  
ESOP shares allocated or committed
    to be allocated (21,200 shares)
    -       -       133       212       -       -       -       -       345  
Balance at December 31, 2013
    5,648,848     $ 80     $ 80,241     $ (3,392 )   $ (12 )   $ 36,046     $ (552 )   $ (27,797 )   $ 84,614  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
    Net income
  $ 2,228     $ 1,532  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
        provided by operating activities:
               
            Provision for loan losses
    250       225  
            Changes in fair value of mortgage servicing rights
    (68 )     102  
            Net amortization of securities
    221       388  
            Depreciation and amortization
    353       360  
            Loans originated for sale
    (11,108 )     (16,538 )
            Proceeds from loan sales
    11,914       15,001  
            Gain on sales of loans, net
    (185 )     (516 )
            Realized loss (gain) on sale of other real estate owned
    19       (12 )
            Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned
               
                life insurance
    (260 )     (272 )
            Deferred tax benefit
    1       36  
            ESOP expense
    345       267  
            Stock-based compensation
    22       394  
            Tax benefit from equity incentive plan vesting
    (1 )     -  
            Net change in:
               
                Accrued interest receivable
    (9 )     9  
                Other assets
    (46 )     155  
                Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (1,343 )     (291 )
                    Net cash provided by operating activities
    2,333       840  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
    Activity in available-for-sale securities:
               
        Maturities and calls
    800       -  
        Principal payments
    16,612       21,199  
        Purchases
    (22,814 )     (27,800 )
    Purchase of loans
    (2,640 )     (4,211 )
    Loan originations, net of principal payments
    (44,529 )     (17,158 )
    Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    (1,669 )     (194 )
    Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    389       498  
    Purchase of bank-owned life insurance
    -       (221 )
    Purchase of premises and equipment
    (181 )     (449 )
                    Net cash used in investing activities
    (54,032 )     (28,336 )
 
(continued)
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Concluded)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
           
    Net change in deposits
    2,341       24,308  
    Net change in repurchase agreements
    -       (2,895 )
    Net change in short-term borrowings
    17,500       4,500  
    Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
    38,131       12,130  
    Repayment of long-term debt
    (16,249 )     (5,462 )
    Net change in mortgagors' escrow accounts
    42       51  
    Tax benefit from equity incentive plan vesting
    1       -  
    Issuance of common stock for exercise of stock options
    163       326  
    Repurchase of common stock
    (274 )     (2,650 )
    Payment of dividends on common stock
    (632 )     (456 )
                  Net cash provided by financing activities
    41,023       29,852  
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (10,676 )     2,356  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    25,618       27,923  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 14,942     $ 30,279  
                 
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
    Interest paid on deposits
  $ 1,547     $ 1,904  
    Interest paid on borrowings
    1,053       912  
    Income taxes paid
    1,220       650  
    Transfers from loans to other real estate owned
    461       215  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
 
1. Basis of presentation and consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hampden Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hampden Bank (the “Bank”) and Hampden LS, Inc.  Hampden Bank is a Massachusetts chartered stock savings bank. The Company contributed funds to Hampden LS, Inc. to enable it to make a 15-year loan to the employee stock ownership plan (the “ESOP”) to allow it to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock as part of the completion of the Company’s initial public offering. Hampden Bank has three wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hampden Investment Corporation and Hampden Investment Corporation II, which engage in buying, selling, holding and otherwise dealing in securities, and Hampden Insurance Agency, which ceased selling insurance products in November of 2000 and remains inactive.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements and the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management the information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair presentation. The results shown for the interim period ended December 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for a full year. These consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended June 30, 2013 included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 17, 2013.

In preparing the consolidated interim financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the date of the statement of financial condition and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and deferred income taxes.

2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, related to disclosure of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The standard requires that companies present either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification.  Adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40) – Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. This standard is intended to clarify when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan should be derecognized and the real estate recognized. Additional disclosures are required. This standard is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

3. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed in a manner similar to that of basic EPS except that the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is increased to include the number of incremental common shares (computed using the treasury stock method) that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents (such as stock options and unvested restricted stock) were issued during the period. Unallocated common shares held by the ESOP are shown as a reduction in stockholders' equity and are included in the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for both basic and diluted EPS calculations as they are committed to be released.
 
 
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Earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 have been computed as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended December 31,
   
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net income applicable to common stock (in thousands)
  $ 1,021     $ 771     $ 2,228     $ 1,532  
                                 
Average number of shares issued
    8,020,607       7,964,496       8,012,352       7,958,022  
Less: average unallocated ESOP shares
    (346,159 )     (388,555 )     (351,477 )     (393,873 )
Less: average treasury stock
    (2,371,759 )     (2,124,496 )     (2,370,760 )     (2,066,080 )
Less: average unvested restricted stock awards
    (2,400 )     (50,096 )     (2,521 )     (49,493 )
Average number of basic shares outstanding
    5,300,289       5,401,349       5,287,594       5,448,576  
                                 
Plus: dilutive unvested restricted stock awards
    1,380       38,504       1,427       33,910  
Plus: dilutive stock option shares
    141,409       87,619       133,509       73,723  
Average number of diluted shares outstanding
    5,443,078       5,527,472       5,422,530       5,556,209  
                                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.19     $ 0.14     $ 0.42     $ 0.28  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.19     $ 0.14     $ 0.41     $ 0.28  
 
4. Dividends
 
On November 5, 2013, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per common share which was paid on November 29, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2013.

On February 4, 2014, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per common share which is payable on February 28, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2014.
 
5. Loan Commitments
 
Outstanding loan commitments totaled $131.1 million at December 31, 2013 and $155.6 million at June 30, 2013. Loan commitments primarily consist of commitments to originate new loans as well as the outstanding unused portions of home equity, business and other lines of credit, and unused portions of construction loans.

6. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
 
GAAP defines fair value as 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. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the use of inputs used in valuation methodologies into the following three levels:
 
Level 1:
  
Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available.
   
Level 2:
  
Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs to the valuation methodology are derived principally from or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
   
Level 3:
  
Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
 
Where assets or liabilities are measured at fair value, transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period, if applicable.
 
 
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The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value measurements and disclosures for financial instruments:
 
Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts of cash and federal funds sold and other short-term investments approximate fair values.
 
Securities available for sale: The fair values used by the Company are obtained from an independent pricing service, which represents either quoted market prices for identical securities, quoted market prices for comparable securities or fair values determined by pricing models that consider observable market data, such as interest rate volatilities, credit spreads and prices from market makers and live trading systems and other market indicators, industry and economic events.  These values are not adjusted by the Company.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock: The carrying amount of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock approximates fair value based upon the redemption provisions of the FHLB of Boston.
 
Loans held for sale: Fair value of loans held for sale is estimated based on commitments on hand from investors or prevailing market prices.
 
Loans: Fair values for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. This analysis assumes no prepayment. Fair values for non-performing loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
 
Mortgage servicing rights: Mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”) are the rights of a mortgage servicer to collect mortgage payments and forward them, after deducting a fee, to the mortgage holder. The fair value of servicing rights is estimated using a discounted cash flow model. Discount rates, estimate of servicing costs and ancillary income, estimates of float earnings rates and delinquency information as well as an estimate of prepayments are used to calculate the value of the mortgage servicing asset.  The fair value of MSR is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions. Changes in prepayment speed assumptions generally have the most significant impact on the fair value of MSR. Generally, as interest rates decline, mortgage loan prepayments accelerate due to increased refinance activity, which results in a decrease in the fair value of MSR. As interest rates rise, mortgage loan prepayments slowdown, which results in an increase in the fair value of MSR. Thus, any measurement of the fair value of MSR is limited by the conditions existing and the assumptions utilized as of a particular point in time, and those assumptions may not be appropriate if they are applied at a different point in time.
 
Deposits and mortgagors’ escrow accounts: The fair values for non-certificate accounts and mortgagors’ escrow accounts are, by definition, equal to the amounts payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for certificate accounts are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies market interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities of time deposits.
 
Short-term borrowings: For short-term borrowings maturing within ninety days, carrying values approximate fair values. Fair values of other short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current incremental borrowing rates in the market for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
 
Long-term debt: The fair values of the Company's advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
 
Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
 
Off-balance-sheet instruments: Fair values for off-balance-sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing. The estimated fair value of off-balance sheet financial instruments at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 was not material.
 
    The Company does not measure any liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis.
 
 
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    The following tables present the balance of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
December 31, 2013
 
(In Thousands)
 
Debt securities:
                       
     Municipal bonds
  $ -     $ 8,375     $ -     $ 8,375  
     Corporate bonds
    -       3,102       -       3,102  
 Residential mortgage-backed securities:
                         
        Government-sponsored enterprise
    -       129,061       -       129,061  
        Non-government-sponsored enterprise
    -       1,897       -       1,897  
         Total debt securities
    -       142,435       -       142,435  
Marketable equity securities
    72       -       -       72  
Mortgage servicing rights
    -       -       783       783  
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
  $ 72     $ 142,435     $ 783     $ 143,290  
 
June 30, 2013
                       
Debt securities:
                       
     Municipal bonds
  $ -     $ 395     $ -     $ 395  
     Corporate bonds
    -       3,076       -       3,076  
     Residential mortgage-backed securities:
                               
        Government-sponsored enterprise
    -       132,988       -       132,988  
        Non-government-sponsored enterprise
    -       2,203       -       2,203  
         Total debt securities
    -       138,662       -       138,662  
Marketable equity securities
    68       -       -       68  
Mortgage servicing rights
    -       -       654       654  
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
  $ 68     $ 138,662     $ 654     $ 139,384  
 
    The table below presents, for the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the changes in Level 3 assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
   
Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
   
Three Months Ended December 31,
   
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Beginning balance
  $ 830     $ 440     $ 654     $ 445  
   Total realized and unrealized gains
      (losses) included in net income
    (76 )     (59 )     68       (102 )
   Capitalized servicing assets
    29       63       61       101  
   Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
    -       -       -       -  
Ending balance
  $ 783     $ 444     $ 783     $ 444  
 
 
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Also, the Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain other assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with GAAP.  These adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs, charge-offs, and specific loss allocations of individual assets. The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the related individual assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013.
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
December 31, 2013
 
(In Thousands)
 
Other real estate owned
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,274  
 
June 30, 2013
                 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 292  
Other real estate owned
    -       -       1,221  
Total assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 1,513  
 
During the six months ended December 31, 2013 there were no transfers from levels 1, 2, or 3.

The amount of impaired loans represents the carrying value of loans that include adjustments which are based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of collateral used by the Company represents the amount expected to be received from the sale of the property, net of selling costs, as determined by an independent, licensed or certified appraiser using observable market data. This data includes information such as selling price of similar properties, expected future cash flows or earnings of the subject property based on current market expectations, as well as relevant legal, physical and economic factors. The Company had a $204,000 loss on those impaired loans for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012. The Company charges off any collateral shortfall on collaterally dependent impaired loans. Independent appraisals or tax assessments are obtained and updated as required for commercial real estate and residential real estate loans that are considered impaired and collateral dependent.  Losses applicable to certain impaired loans are estimated using the appraised or assessed value adjusted for market related discounts associated with foreclosure auctions, short sales, inventory of like properties, general liquidity in the market place as well as selling and disposal costs.  These considerations are applied on a case by case basis. 

The Company classifies property acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure as other real estate owned (“OREO”) in its consolidated financial statements. When property is placed into OREO, it is recorded at the fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure or acceptance of deed in lieu of foreclosure. At the time of transfer to OREO, any excess of carrying value over fair value is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Management, or its designee, inspects all OREO property periodically. Holding costs and declines in fair value result in charges to expense after the property is acquired. The Company had a $15,000 loss on OREO for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and a $19,000 loss for the six months ended December 31, 2013. The Company had a $12,000 gain on OREO for the six months ended December 31, 2012. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the amount of other real estate owned represents the carrying value and related charge-offs for which adjustments are based on current appraised value of the collateral or, where current appraised value is not obtained, management’s discounted estimate of the fair value of the collateral. 

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. 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. Certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments are exempt from disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented herein may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
 
 
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The estimated fair values, and related carrying amounts, of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
 
   
December 31, 2013
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value
 
   
Amount
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                             
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 14,942     $ 14,942     $ -     $ -     $ 14,942  
   Securities available for sale
    142,507       72       142,435       -       142,507  
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    6,761       -       -       6,761       6,761  
   Loans held for sale
    653       -       -       653       653  
   Loans, net
    496,805       -       -       504,831       504,831  
   Accrued interest receivable
    1,645       -       -       1,645       1,645  
   Mortgage servicing rights (1)
    783       -       -       783       783  
                                         
Financial liabilities:
                                       
   Deposits
    477,139       -       -       478,820       478,820  
   Short-term borrowings
    22,000       -       22,000       -       22,000  
   Long-term debt
    104,374       -       103,734       -       103,734  
   Mortgagors' escrow accounts
    1,142       -       -       1,142       1,142  
                                         
                                         
   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value
   
   
Amount
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                                       
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,618     $ 25,618     $ -     $ -     $ 25,618  
   Securities available for sale
    138,730       68       138,662       -       138,730  
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    5,092       -       -       5,092       5,092  
   Loans held for sale
    1,274       -       -       1,274       1,274  
   Loans, net
    450,347       -       -       459,018       459,018  
   Accrued interest receivable
    1,636       -       -       1,636       1,636  
   Mortgage servicing rights (1)
    654       -       -       654       654  
                                         
Financial liabilities:
                                       
   Deposits
    474,798       -       -       477,059       477,059  
   Short-term borrowings
    4,500       -       4,500       -       4,500  
   Long-term debt
    82,492       -       82,527       -       82,527  
   Mortgagors' escrow accounts
    1,100       -       -       1,010       1,010  
                                         
(1) Included in other assets.
   
 
 
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7. Securities Available For Sale

   The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale, with gross unrealized gains and losses, are as follows:
 
   
December 31, 2013
 
   
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Debt securities:
                       
     Municipal bonds
  $ 8,375     $ -     $ -     $ 8,375  
     Corporate bonds
    3,031       71       -       3,102  
     Residential mortgage-backed securities:
                               
        Government-sponsored enterprise
    130,017       1,650       (2,606 )     129,061  
        Non-government-sponsored enterprise
    1,895       9       (7 )     1,897  
         Total debt securities
    143,319       1,729       (2,613 )     142,435  
Marketable equity securities
    51       21       -       72  
         Total securities available for sale
  $ 143,370     $ 1,750     $ (2,613 )   $ 142,507  
                                 
   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Debt securities:
                               
     Municipal bonds
  $ 395     $ -     $ -     $ 395  
     Corporate bonds
    3,036       40       -       3,076  
     Residential mortgage-backed securities:
                               
        Government-sponsored enterprise
    132,498       1,916       (1,426 )     132,988  
        Non-government-sponsored enterprise
    2,209       10       (16 )     2,203  
         Total debt securities
    138,138       1,966       (1,442 )     138,662  
Marketable equity securities
    51       17       -       68  
         Total securities available for sale
  $ 138,189     $ 1,983     $ (1,442 )   $ 138,730  
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 2013 is set forth below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuer may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Within 1 year
  $ 7,422     $ 7,401  
Over 1 year through 5 years
    3,984       4,076  
     Total bonds and obligations
    11,406       11,477  
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
               
     Government-sponsored enterprise
    130,017       129,061  
     Non-government-sponsored enterprise
    1,895       1,897  
     Total debt securities
  $ 143,319     $ 142,435  
 
 
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Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, are as follows:
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Over Twelve Months
   
Total
 
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
December 31, 2013:
                                   
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
                               
    Government-sponsored enterprise
  $ 2,020     $ 57,366     $ 586     $ 13,730     $ 2,606     $ 71,096  
    Non-government-sponsored enterprise
    2       739       5       332       7       1,071  
    $ 2,022     $ 58,105     $ 591     $ 14,062     $ 2,613     $ 72,167  
June 30, 2013:
                                               
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
                                         
    Government-sponsored enterprise
    1,337       68,456       89       6,142       1,426       74,598  
    Non-government-sponsored enterprise
    5       330       11       1,047       16       1,377  
    $ 1,342     $ 68,786     $ 100     $ 7,189     $ 1,442     $ 75,975  
 
Management conducts, at least on a quarterly basis, a review of our investment securities to determine if the value of any security has declined below its cost or amortized cost and whether such decline represents other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”).
 
At December 31, 2013, forty-seven debt securities had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of 3.5% from the Company's amortized cost basis. In analyzing an issuer's financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government, its agencies or government-sponsored agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and industry analyst's reports. Because the majority of these securities have been issued by government-sponsored agencies and as management has not decided to sell these securities, nor is it likely that the Company will be required to sell these securities, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary. At December 31, 2013, the Company held nine securities issued by private mortgage originators that had unrealized losses. All of these investments are “Senior” Class tranches and have underlying credit enhancements. Management estimates the loss projections for each security by evaluating the industry rating, amount of delinquencies, amount of foreclosure, amount of other real estate owned, average credit scores, average amortized loan to value and credit enhancement.  Based on this review, management determines whether credit losses have occurred. Management has determined that no credit losses have occurred as of December 31, 2013.
 
 
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8. Loans
 
The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio in dollar amounts and as a percentage of the total loan portfolio at the dates indicated.
 
   
At December 31, 2013
   
At June 30, 2013
             
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars In Thousands)
             
Mortgage loans on real estate:
                                   
    1-4 family residential
  $ 108,210       21.66 %   $ 107,617       23.75 %   $ 593       0.55 %
    Commercial
    193,163       38.67       167,381       36.95       25,782       15.40  
    Home equity:
                                               
       First lien
    37,036       7.41       36,093       7.97       943       2.61  
       Second lien
    41,768       8.36       42,328       9.34       (560 )     (1.32 )
     Construction:
                                               
        Residential
    3,809       0.76       3,736       0.82       73       1.95  
        Commercial
    28,740       5.75       21,237       4.69       7,503       35.33  
Total mortgage loans on real estate
    412,726       82.62       378,392       83.52       34,334       9.07  
                                                 
Other loans:
                                               
     Commercial
    53,561       10.72       43,566       9.62       9,995       22.94  
     Consumer:
                                               
           Manufactured homes
    22,052       4.41       21,716       4.79       336       1.55  
           Automobile and other secured loans
    8,685       1.74       7,682       1.70       1,003       13.06  
           Other
    2,500       0.50       1,679       0.37       821       48.90  
Total other loans
    86,798       17.38       74,643       16.48       12,155       16.28  
Total loans
    499,524       100.00 %     453,035       100.00 %   $ 46,489       10.26 %
Other items:
                                               
Net deferred loan costs
    2,773               2,726                          
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,492 )             (5,414 )                        
Total loans, net
  $ 496,805             $ 450,347                          
 
    Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The analysis of the allowance for loan losses has two components: specific and general allocations, which are further described below.
 
Specific allocation
 
Specific allocations are made for loans determined to be impaired. Impairment is measured by determining the present value of expected future cash flows or fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans. The Company charges off any collateral shortfall on collaterally dependent impaired loans.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are generally placed on non-accrual status either when there is reasonable doubt as to the full collection of payments or when the loans become 90 days past due unless an evaluation clearly indicates that the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. 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 loan’s effective interest rate, or the fair value of the collateral, adjusted for market conditions and selling expenses, if the loan is collateral dependent.
 
The Company may periodically agree to modify the contractual terms of loans. When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a troubled debt restructure (“TDR”). All TDRs are initially classified as impaired and may be evaluated for removal from impaired status after one year of current payments for a modified loan with a market rate for that borrower at the time of restructuring.
 
 
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General allocation
 
The general allocation is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan and payment history. Consideration is given to historical loss experience and qualitative factors such as delinquency trends, changes in underwriting standards or lending policies, procedures and practices, experience and depth of management and lending staff, and general economic conditions. This analysis establishes loss factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general allocations. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revisions based upon changes in economic and real estate market conditions. Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowance for loan losses that have been established which could have a material negative effect on financial results. There were no changes in the Company’s policies or methodology pertaining to the general component of the allowance for loan losses during the six months ended December 31, 2013.
 
On a quarterly basis, management’s Loan Review Committee reviews the current status of various loan assets in order to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. In this evaluation process specific loans with risk ratings of six or higher are analyzed to determine their potential risk of loss. This process concentrates on watch list, non-accrual and classified loans. Any loan determined to be impaired is evaluated for potential loss exposure. Any shortfall results in a charge-off if the likelihood of loss is evaluated as probable. The Company’s policy for charging off uncollectible loans is based on an analysis of the financial condition of the borrower and/or the collateral value. To determine the adequacy of collateral on a particular loan, an estimate of the fair market value of the collateral is based on the most current appraised value, discounted cash flow valuation or other available information.
 
The qualitative factors are assessed based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment. Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:
 
Residential real estate – The Company generally does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80 percent unless there is private mortgage insurance. All loans in this segment are collateralized by 1-4 family residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.
 
Commercial real estate – Loans in this segment are primarily income-producing properties throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. The underlying cash flows generated by the properties can be adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. Management requires annual borrower financial statements, obtains rent rolls annually and continually monitors the cash flows of these loans.
 
Home equity loans - Loans in this segment are secured by first or second mortgages on 1-4 family owner occupied properties, and are generally underwritten in amounts such that the combined first and second mortgage balances generally do not exceed 85% of the value of the property serving as collateral at time of origination. The lines-of-credit are available to be drawn upon for 10 to 20 years, at the end of which time they become term loans amortized over 5 to 10 years. Interest rates on home equity lines normally adjust based on the month-end prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal.
 
Residential construction loans – Loans in this segment primarily include construction to permanent non-speculative real estate loans. All loans in this segment are collateralized by 1-4 family residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.
 
Commercial construction loans – Loans in this segment primarily include construction to permanent non-speculative real estate loans. The underlying cash flows generated by the properties may be adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy, which in turn, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.
 
Commercial loans – Loans in this segment are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business. Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy may have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

Automobile and other secured loans – Loans in this segment include consumer non-real estate secured loans that the Company originates as well as automobile loans that the Company purchases from a third party. The Company has the ability to select the automobile loans it purchases based on its own underwriting standards.
 
Manufactured home loans – Loans in this segment are secured by first liens on properties located primarily in the Northeast. Repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. The Company has the ability to select the manufactured home loans it purchases based on its own underwriting standards.
 
Other consumer loans – Loans in this segment are generally unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower.
 
 
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Credit Quality Information

The Company utilizes a nine grade internal loan rating system for all loans as follows:

Loans rated 1 – 5 are considered “pass” rated loans with low to average risk.

Loans rated 6 are considered “special mention.” These loans are starting to show signs of potential weakness and are being closely monitored by management.

Loans rated 7 are considered “substandard.” Generally, a loan is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligors and/or the collateral pledged. There is a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the weakness is not corrected.

Loans rated 8 are considered “doubtful” and have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans rated 9 are considered uncollectible (“loss”) and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted. These loans are generally charged off at each quarter end.

On an annual basis, or more often if needed, the Company formally reviews the ratings on all commercial real estate, commercial construction and commercial loans. The Company engages an independent third-party to review a significant portion of loans within these segments. Management uses the results of these reviews as part of its annual review process. All credits rated 6 or worse are reviewed on a quarterly basis by management and semi-annually a statistically significant percentage is reviewed by a third party. At origination, management assigns risk ratings to 1-4 family residential loans, home equity loans, residential construction loans, manufactured home loans, and other consumer loans. The Company updates these risk ratings as needed based primarily on delinquency, bankruptcy, or tax delinquency.
 
 
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The following table presents the Company’s loans by risk rating at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
 
December 31, 2013
                                   
   
1-4 Family
Residential
 
Commercial
 Real Estate
 
Home Equity
 First Lien
 
Home Equity
 Second Lien
 
Residential
Construction
 
Commercial Construction
 
               
(In Thousands)
                   
Loans rated 1-5
  $ 106,660     $ 181,019     $ 37,036     $ 41,683     $ 3,809     $ 28,328  
Loans rated 6
    939       9,410       -       -       -       412  
Loans rated 7
    611       2,734       -       85       -       -  
Loans rated 8
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Loans rated 9
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
    $ 108,210     $ 193,163     $ 37,036     $ 41,768     $ 3,809     $ 28,740  
                                                 
   
Commercial
   
Manufactured
Homes
 
Automobile and
Other Secured Loans
 
Other Consumer
   
Total
         
                   
(In Thousands)
                         
Loans rated 1-5
  $ 47,908     $ 21,924     $ 8,685     $ 2,499     $ 479,551          
Loans rated 6
    688       27       -       1       11,477          
Loans rated 7
    4,965       71       -       -       8,466          
Loans rated 8
    -       30       -       -       30          
Loans rated 9
    -       -       -       -       -          
    $ 53,561     $ 22,052     $ 8,685     $ 2,500     $ 499,524          
                                                 
                                                 
June 30, 2013
                                               
   
1-4 Family
Residential
 
Commercial
 Real Estate
 
Home Equity
 First Lien
 
Home Equity
 Second Lien
 
Residential
Construction
 
Commercial Construction
 
                   
(In Thousands)
                         
Loans rated 1-5
  $ 105,529     $ 153,513     $ 36,093     $ 41,963     $ 3,736     $ 21,237  
Loans rated 6
    835       7,624       -       -       -       -  
Loans rated 7
    686       6,244       -       115       -       -  
Loans rated 8
    567       -       -       250       -       -  
Loans rated 9
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
    $ 107,617     $ 167,381     $ 36,093     $ 42,328     $ 3,736     $ 21,237  
                                                 
   
Commercial
   
Manufactured
Homes
 
Automobile and
Other Secured Loans
 
Other Consumer
   
Total
         
                   
(In Thousands)
                         
Loans rated 1-5
  $ 36,827     $ 21,398     $ 7,682     $ 1,678     $ 429,656          
Loans rated 6
    994       146       -       -       9,599          
Loans rated 7
    5,745       36       -       1       12,827          
Loans rated 8
    -       136       -       -       953          
Loans rated 9
    -       -       -       -       -          
    $ 43,566     $ 21,716     $ 7,682     $ 1,679     $ 453,035          
 
The results of the quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses are summarized, and appropriate recommendations and loan loss allowances are approved, by the Loan Review Committee. All supporting documentation with regard to the evaluation process, loan loss experience, allowance levels and the schedules of classified loans is maintained by the Company. The Loan Review Committee is chaired by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The allowance for loan loss calculation is presented to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis with recommendations on its adequacy.
 
 
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The following are summaries of past due and non-accrual loans at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
 
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
90 Days
or Greater
   
Total
   
Loans on
 
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
Non-accrual
 
December 31, 2013
 
(In Thousands)
 
Mortgage loans on real estate:
                             
    1-4 family residential
  $ 552     $ 477     $ 439     $ 1,468     $ 670  
    Commercial
    -       -       -       -       138  
Home equity:
                                       
    Second lien
    184       -       61       245       113  
Commercial
    -       -       1,984       1,984       1,984  
Consumer:
                                       
     Manufactured homes
    351       36       65       452       65  
     Automobile and other
      secured loans
    13       -       -       13       -  
Total
  $ 1,100     $ 513     $ 2,549     $ 4,162     $ 2,970  
                                         
June 30, 2013
                                       
Mortgage loans on real estate:
                                       
    1-4 family residential
  $ 642     $ -     $ 1,013     $ 1,655     $ 1,405  
    Commercial
    148       -       -       148       148  
Home equity:
                                       
    Second lien
    180       29       268       477       335  
Commercial
    16       75       1,984       2,075       1,988  
Consumer:
                                       
     Manufactured homes
    115       -       103       218       103  
     Automobile and other
      secured loans
    18       -       -       18       -  
     Other
    1       -       -       1       -  
Total
  $ 1,120     $ 104     $ 3,368     $ 4,592     $ 3,979  
 
At December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 there were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing.
 
 
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The following are summaries of impaired loans at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
 
   
December 31, 2013
   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
                               
Mortgage loans on real estate:
                                   
    1-4 family residential
  $ 821     $ 964     $ -     $ 1,405     $ 1,676     $ -  
    Commercial
    4,234       4,234       -       5,962       5,962       -  
Home equity:
                                               
    Second lien
    113       113       -       335       335       -  
Other loans:
                                               
    Commercial
    3,963       3,970       -       4,408       4,415       -  
    Manufactured homes
    65       65       -       103       103       -  
             Total
    9,196       9,346       -       12,213       12,491       -  
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
                                               
Mortgage loans on real estate:
                                               
    Commercial
    682       682       12       2,208       2,208       32  
Other loans:
                                               
    Commercial
    600       600       1       533       533       -  
             Total
    1,282       1,282       13       2,741       2,741       32  
             Total impaired loans
  $ 10,478     $ 10,628     $ 13     $ 14,954     $ 15,232     $ 32  
 
Information pertaining to impaired loans for the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended December 31, 2013
   
Three Months Ended December 31, 2012
 
   
Average
   
Interest Income
   
Average
   
Interest Income
 
   
Recorded
Investment on Impaired
Loans
    Recognized      
Recognized
on a Cash
Basis
   
Recorded
Investment on Impaired
Loans
     
Recognized
   
Recognized
on a Cash
Basis
 
Mortgage loans on real estate:
 
(In Thousands)
 
    1-4 family residential
  $ 946     $ 18     $ 12     $ 1,700     $ 15     $ 15  
    Commercial
    6,192       53       53       11,309       191       191  
Home equity:
                                               
    First lien
    -       -       -       84       1       1  
    Second lien
    238       2       1       215       3       1  
Commercial
    4,610       71       35       3,763       35       26  
Consumer:
                                               
      Manufactured homes
    60       1       -       161       -       -  
Total loans
  $ 12,046     $ 145     $ 101     $ 17,232     $ 245     $ 234  
 
 
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Six Months Ended December 31, 2013
   
Six Months Ended December 31, 2012
 
   
Average
   
Interest Income
   
Average
   
Interest Income
 
   
Recorded
Investment on Impaired
Loans
     
Recognized
     
Recognized
on a Cash
Basis
   
Recorded
Investment on Impaired
Loans
     
Recognized
     
Recognized
on a Cash
Basis
 
Mortgage loans on real estate:
 
(In Thousands)
 
    1-4 family residential
  $ 1,099     $ 35     $ 26     $ 1,556     $ 41     $ 41  
    Commercial
    6,851       106       106       11,398       385       385  
Home equity:
                                               
    First lien
    -       -       -       56       2       2  
    Second lien
    271       4       3       166       9       4  
Commercial
    4,720       139       71       3,852       76       71  
Consumer:
                                               
      Manufactured homes
    74       3       1       152       10       -  
Total loans
  $ 13,015     $ 287     $ 207     $ 17,180     $ 523     $ 503  
 
At December 31, 2013, the Company had three impaired loans that had $399,000 committed to be advanced. The $10.5 million of impaired loans include $3.0 million of non-accrual loans, and $4.8 million of accruing troubled debt restructured loans as of December 31, 2013. The remaining $2.7 million of impaired loans, all of which are current with payments, are loans that the Company believes, 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. Of the $10.5 million of impaired loans, $7.4 million, or 70.2%, are current with all payment terms. As of June 30, 2013, the $15.0 million of impaired loans included $4.0 million of non-accrual loans and $7.3 million of accruing troubled debt restructured loans. The remaining $3.7 million of impaired loans are loans that the Company believed, 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. Of the $15.0 million of impaired loans, $11.0 million, or 73%, were current with all payment terms as of June 30, 2013.
 
The Company had no new TDR loan relationships in the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no TDR loans that were restructured within the previous twelve months that had any payment defaults.
 
 
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Information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans for the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 follows:
 
   
1-4 Family Residential
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Home Equity First Lien
   
Home Equity Second Lien
   
Residential Construction
   
Commercial Construction
   
Commercial
   
Manufactured Homes
   
Automobile and Other Secured Loans
   
Other Consumer
   
Total
 
Three Months Ended
 December 31, 2013
 
(In Thousands)
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
  $ 762     $ 2,301     $ 234     $ 302     $ 33     $ 315     $ 1,066     $ 396     $ 34     $ 34     $ 5,477  
Charge-offs
    (98 )     (17 )     -       -       -       -       -       (34 )     (1 )     -       (150 )
Recoveries
    -       -       2       -       -       -       13       -       -       -       15  
Provision
    25       76       -       -       -       -       -       49       -       -       150  
Balance at December 31, 2013
  $ 689     $ 2,360     $ 236     $ 302     $ 33     $ 315     $ 1,079     $ 411     $ 33     $ 34     $ 5,492  
                                                                                         
Three Months Ended
 December 31, 2012
                                                                                       
Balance at September 30, 2012
  $ 876     $ 2,366     $ 208     $ 283     $ 39     $ 21     $ 963     $ 379     $ 25     $ 12     $ 5,172  
Charge-offs
    (113 )     (56 )     (50 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       (8 )     (227 )
Recoveries
    2       -       2       -       -       -       -       -       -       3       7  
Provision
    26       60       7       10       1       4       50       15       1       1       175  
Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 791     $ 2,370     $ 167     $ 293     $ 40     $ 25     $ 1,013     $ 394     $ 26     $ 8     $ 5,127  
                                                                                         
Six Months Ended
 December 31, 2013
                                                                                       
Balance at June 30, 2013
  $ 762     $ 2,215     $ 233     $ 302     $ 33     $ 315     $ 1,065     $ 432     $ 34     $ 23     $ 5,414  
Charge-offs
    (98 )     (20 )     -       -       -       -       -       (81 )     (1 )     -       (200 )
Recoveries
    -       -       3       -       -       -       14       -       -       11       28  
Provision
    25       165       -       -       -       -       -       60       -       -       250  
Balance at December 31, 2013
  $ 689     $ 2,360     $ 236     $ 302     $ 33     $ 315     $ 1,079     $ 411     $ 33     $ 34     $ 5,492  
                                                                                         
Six Months Ended
 December 31, 2012
                                                                                       
Balance at June 30, 2012
  $ 865     $ 2,360     $ 206     $ 280     $ 38     $ 20     $ 969     $ 375     $ 25     $ 10     $ 5,148  
Charge-offs
    (113 )     (87 )     (50 )     -       -       -       -       -       -       (8 )     (258 )
Recoveries
    5       -       2       -       -       -       -       -       -       5       12  
Provision
    34       97       9       13       2       5       44       19       1       1       225  
Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ 791     $ 2,370     $ 167     $ 293     $ 40     $ 25     $ 1,013     $ 394     $ 26     $ 8     $ 5,127  
 
 
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1-4 Family Residential
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Home Equity First Lien
   
Home Equity Second Lien
   
Residential Construction
   
Commercial Construction
   
Commercial
   
Manufactured Homes
   
Automobile and Other Secured Loans
   
Other Consumer
   
Total
 
At December 31, 2013
 
(In Thousands)
 
Allowance:
                                                                 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ 12     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13  
Non-impaired loans
    689       2,348       236       302       33       315       1,078       411       33       34       5,479  
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 689     $ 2,360     $ 236     $ 302     $ 33     $ 315     $ 1,079     $ 411     $ 33     $ 34     $ 5,492  
Loans:
                                                                                       
Impaired loans
  $ 821     $ 4,916     $ -     $ 113     $ -     $ -     $ 4,563     $ 65     $ -     $ -     $ 10,478  
Non-impaired loans
    107,389       188,247       37,036       41,655       3,809       28,740       48,998       21,987       8,685       2,500       489,046  
Total loans
  $ 108,210     $ 193,163     $ 37,036     $ 41,768     $ 3,809     $ 28,740     $ 53,561     $ 22,052     $ 8,685     $ 2,500     $ 499,524  
                                                                                         
At June 30, 2013
                                                                                       
Allowance:
                                                                                       
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ 32     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 32  
Non-impaired loans
    762       2,183       233       302       33       315       1,065       432       34       23       5,382  
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 762     $ 2,215     $ 233     $ 302     $ 33     $ 315     $ 1,065     $ 432     $ 34     $ 23     $ 5,414  
Loans:
                                                                                       
Impaired loans
  $ 1,405     $ 8,170     $ -     $ 335     $ -     $ -     $ 4,941     $ 103     $ -     $ -     $ 14,954  
Non-impaired loans
    106,212       159,211       36,093       41,993       3,736       21,237       38,625       21,613       7,682       1,679       438,081  
Total loans
  $ 107,617     $ 167,381     $ 36,093     $ 42,328     $ 3,736     $ 21,237     $ 43,566     $ 21,716     $ 7,682     $ 1,679     $ 453,035  
 
The Company has transferred a portion of its originated commercial real estate and commercial loans to participating lenders. The amounts transferred have been accounted for as sales and are therefore not included in the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company and participating lenders share ratably in any gains or losses that may result from a borrower’s lack of compliance with contractual terms of the loan. The Company continues to service the loans on behalf of the participating lenders and, as such, collects cash payments from the borrowers, remits payments (net of servicing fees) to participating lenders and disburses required escrow funds to relevant parties. At December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the Company was servicing loans for participants aggregating $34.5 million and $35.0 million, respectively.

 
This section is intended to help investors understand the financial performance of Hampden Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries, through a discussion of the factors affecting our financial condition at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 and our consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and notes thereto, appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain statements herein constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and expectations of management, as well as the assumptions made using information currently available to management. Since these statements reflect the views of management concerning future events, these statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. As a result, actual results may differ from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "would", "should", "could", or "may." Certain factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations Hampden Bank include, but are not limited to, increased competitive pressure among financial service companies, national and regional economic conditions, changes in interest rates, changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board, adverse changes in the securities markets, inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to Hampden Bank, and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain important factors, including those set forth below under Item 2 –“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, including the section titled Item 1A –“Risk Factors”. You should carefully review those factors and also carefully review the risks outlined in other documents that the Company files from time to time with the SEC.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
 
 
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Critical Accounting Policies
 
We consider accounting policies that require management to exercise significant judgment or discretion, or make significant assumptions that have or could have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, or related disclosures, to be critical accounting policies.  
 
Management believes that the following accounting estimates are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results, and they require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, resulting from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management has reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of our Board.

Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Critical Estimates. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
 
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a quarterly basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
 
The analysis of the allowance for loan losses has two components: specific and general allocations, which are described on pages 17-18.

Judgment and Uncertainties. The qualitative factors are assessed based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment. Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are described on page 18.
 
Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions. Although we believe we have established and maintained the allowance for loan losses at adequate levels, additions may be necessary if the current operating environment deteriorates. Management uses the best information available; however, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate that is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. In addition, the FDIC and the Massachusetts Division of Banks, as an integral part of their examination process, will periodically review our allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require us to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

Income Taxes
 
Critical Estimates. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled.   Management reviews the deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis to identify any uncertainties to the collectability of the components of the deferred tax asset.
 
Judgment and Uncertainties. In determining the realizability of the deferred tax asset, we use historical and forecasted operating results, based upon approved business plans, including a review of the eligible carryforward periods, tax planning opportunities and other relevant considerations to determine if a valuation allowance is warranted. Management believes that the accounting estimate related to the valuation allowance is a critical accounting estimate because the underlying assumptions can change from period to period. For example, tax law changes or variances in future projected operating performance could result in a change in the valuation allowance.
 
Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions. Should actual factors and conditions differ materially from those used by management, the actual realization of net deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities could differ materially from the amounts recorded in the financial statements. If we were not able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to our deferred tax assets valuation allowance would be charged to income tax expense in the period such determination was made and would have a negative impact on the Company’s earnings. In addition, if actual factors and conditions differ materially from those used by management, the Company could incur penalties and interest imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013
 
Overview
 
Total Assets. The Company’s total assets increased $41.4 million, or 6.3%, from $653.0 million at June 30, 2013 to $694.3 million at December 31, 2013. Net loans, including loans held for sale, increased $45.8 million, or 10.1%, from $451.6 million at June 30, 2013 to $497.5 million at December 31, 2013. Securities available for sale increased $3.8 million, or 2.7%, to $142.5 million and cash and cash equivalents decreased $10.7 million, or 41.7%, to $14.9 million at December 31, 2013.  Deposits increased $2.3 million, or 0.5%, from $474.8 million at June 30, 2013 to $477.1 million at December 31, 2013.
 
 
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Investment Activities. The composition and fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio is included in Note 7 to the Company’s accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Current period purchases of municipal bonds were partially offset by the principal payments and unrealized losses on residential mortgage-backed securities during the six months ended December 31, 2013.

Net Loans. The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio is included in Note 8 to the Company’s accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. The increases in commercial real estate, commercial, and commercial construction loans were due to the Company’s increased emphasis on obtaining commercial lending relationships.

During the origination of fixed rate mortgages, each loan is analyzed to determine if the loan will be sold into the secondary market or held in portfolio. The Company retains servicing for loans sold to Fannie Mae and earns a fee equal to 0.25% of the loan amount outstanding for providing these services. Loans which the Company originates to the standards of the buyer, which may differ from the Company’s underwriting standards, are generally sold to a third party along with the servicing rights without recourse. For the six months ended December 31, 2013, loans sold totaled $11.9 million. Of the $11.9 million of loans sold, $5.2 million were sold on a servicing-released basis, and $6.7 million were sold on a servicing-retained basis.

 Non-Performing Assets. The following table sets forth the amounts of our non-performing assets at the dates indicated. The categories of our non-performing loans are included in Note 8 to the Company’s accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
   
At December 31,
   
At June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2013
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
             
Total non-performing loans
  $ 2,970     $ 3,979  
Other real estate owned
    1,274       1,221  
Total non-performing assets
  $ 4,244     $ 5,200  
                 
Performing troubled debt restructurings, not reported above
  $ 4,891     $ 7,258  
                 
Ratios:
               
Non-performing loans to total loans
    0.59 %     0.88 %
Non-performing assets to total assets
    0.61 %     0.80 %
 
Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status either when reasonable doubt exists as to the full collection of interest and principal or when a loan becomes 90 days past due, unless an evaluation clearly indicates that the loan is well-secured and in the process of collection. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loans. From June 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013, commercial non-performing loans have decreased $4,000; residential mortgage non-performing loans have decreased $735,000; consumer, including home equity and manufactured homes, non-performing loans have decreased $260,000; and commercial real estate non-performing loans have decreased $10,000. In addition, in January 2014, a $500,000 commercial real estate non-accrual loan was paid in full.  At December 31, 2013, the Company had fourteen troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) totaling approximately $5.4 million, of which $557,000 is on non-accrual status. All loans that are modified and a concession granted by the Company in light of the borrower’s financial difficulty are considered a TDR and are classified as impaired loans by the Company. The interest income recorded from these loans amounted to $136,000 for the six month period ended December 31, 2013. At June 30, 2013, the Company had sixteen TDRs consisting of commercial and mortgage loans totaling approximately $7.8 million, of which $580,000 was on non-accrual status. The interest income recorded from the restructured loans amounted to $239,000 for the year ended June 30, 2013.
 
As of December 31, 2013, loans on non-accrual status totaled $3.0 million which consisted of $2.5 million in loans that were 90 days or greater past due and $421,000 in loans that are current or less than 30 days past due. It is the Company’s policy to keep loans on non-accrual status subsequent to becoming current until the borrower can demonstrate their ability to make payments according to their loan terms for six months. As of December 31, 2013, commercial real estate non-accrual loans less than 90 days past due were $138,000, 1-4 family residential non-accrual loans less than 90 days past due were $231,000, and home equity second lien non-accrual loans less than 90 days past due were $52,000.  All non-accrual loans, TDRs, and loans with risk ratings of six or higher are assessed by the Company for impairment.
 
In the normal course of business, the Company may modify a loan for a credit-worthy borrower where the modified loan is not considered a TDR. In these cases, the modified terms are consistent with loan terms available to credit worthy borrowers and within normal loan pricing. The modifications to such loans are done according to our existing underwriting standards. These modified loans are not considered impaired loans by the Company.
 
Non-accrual loans, including TDRs, return to accrual status once the borrower has shown the ability and an acceptable history of repayment. The borrower must be current with their payments in accordance with the loan terms for six months. The Company may also return a loan to accrual status if the borrower evidences sufficient cash flow to service the debt and provides additional collateral to support the collectability of the loan. For non-accrual loans that make payments, the Company recognizes cash interest payments as interest income when the Company does not have a collateral shortfall for the loan and the loan has not been charged off. If there is a collateral shortfall for the loan or it has been charged off, then the Company applies the entire payment to the principal balance on the loan.
 
 
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    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. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, the collateral, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent and any change in present value is recorded within the provision for loan loss. Impaired loans decreased to $10.5 million at December 31, 2013 from $ 15.0 million at June 30, 2013. The Company established specific reserves aggregating $13,000 and $32,000 for impaired loans at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively.  Such reserves relate to three impaired loan relationships with a carrying value of $1.3 million, and are based on management’s analysis of the expected cash flows for troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2013.
 
    We believe that the determination of our allowance for loan losses, including amounts required for impaired loans, is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and current regulatory guidance. While the Company believes that it has established adequate specifically allocated and general allowances for losses on loans, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if future conditions differ substantially from the information used in making the evaluations. In addition, as an integral part of their examination process, the Company’s regulators periodically review the allowance for loan losses. These regulatory agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination, thereby negatively affecting the Company’s financial condition and earnings. It is also possible that, in this current economic environment, additional loans will become impaired in future periods.

The Company classifies property acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure as OREO in its consolidated financial statements. When property is placed into OREO, it is recorded at the fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure or acceptance of deed in lieu of foreclosure. At the time of transfer to OREO, any excess of carrying value over fair value is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Management, or its designee, inspects all OREO property periodically. Holding costs and declines in fair value result in charges to expense after the property is acquired. At December 31, 2013, the Company had eight properties with a carrying value of $1.3 million classified as OREO. Two of these properties were commercial properties valued at $612,000, three properties were residential properties valued at $623,000, and three properties were manufactured homes valued at $39,000 in aggregate.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth ratios relating to the Company’s allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated. The activity in the Company’s allowance for loan losses is included in Note 8 to the Company’s accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
   
Three Months Ended
December 31,
   
Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Ratios:
                       
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
    0.03 %     0.05 %     0.04 %     0.06 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans at end of period
    184.92 %     116.60 %     184.92 %     116.60 %
Allowance for loan losses to total loans at end of period
    1.10 %     1.19 %     1.10 %     1.19 %
 
It is the Company’s policy to classify all non-accrual loans as impaired loans. All impaired loans are measured on a loan-by-loan basis to determine if any specific allowance is required for the allowance for loan loss by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. If the impaired loan has a shortfall in the expected future cash flows then a specific allowance will be placed on the loan in that amount. However, the Company may consider collateral values where it feels there is greater risk and the expected future cash flow allowance is not sufficient. Residential, commercial real estate and construction loans are secured by real estate. Except for one, all commercial loans are secured by all business assets and many also include primary or secondary mortgage positions on business and/or personal real estate. The other commercial loan is secured by shares of stock of a subsidiary to a borrower.

When calculating the general allowance component of the allowance for loan losses, the Company analyzes the trend in delinquencies, among other things as further described in Note 8 to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. If there is an increase in the amount of delinquent loans in a particular loan category this may cause the Company to increase the general allowance requirement for that loan category. A partial charge-off on a non-performing loan will decrease the amount of non-performing and impaired loans, as well as any specific allowance requirement that loan may have had. This will also decrease our allowance for loan losses, as well as our allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans ratio and our allowance for loan losses to total loans ratio. The Company incorporates historical charge-offs, including the greater of charge-offs recognized in the current quarter, which are annualized, or projected annual charge-offs when calculating the general allowance component of the allowance for loan losses.
 
 
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Loan Servicing.  In the ordinary course of business, the Company sells real estate loans to the secondary market.  The Company retains servicing on certain loans sold and earns servicing fees of 0.25% per annum based on the monthly outstanding balance of the loans serviced.  The Company recognizes servicing assets each time it undertakes an obligation to service loans sold.  The Company’s mortgage servicing asset valuation is performed on a quarterly basis by an independent third party, using a statistical valuation model representing the projection into the future of a single interest rate/market environment. The projected cash flows are then discounted back to present value. Discount rates, estimate of servicing costs and ancillary income, estimates of float earnings rates and delinquency information as well as an estimate of prepayments are used to calculate the value of the mortgage servicing asset.  For the six months ended December 31, 2013, the increase in the fair market value of mortgage servicing assets was $68,000.

The changes in servicing assets measured using fair value are on page 12. There are no recourse provisions for the loans that are serviced for others.  The risks inherent in mortgage servicing assets relate primarily to changes in prepayments that result from shifts in mortgage interest rates. For the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, amounts recognized for loan servicing fees amounted to $190,000 and $171,000, respectively, which are included in other non-interest income in the consolidated statements of net income.  The unpaid principal balance of mortgages serviced for others was $70.9 million and $67.7 million at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

Deposits and Borrowed Funds. The following table sets forth the Company’s deposit accounts (excluding escrow deposits) for the periods indicated.
 
   
At December 31,
   
At June 30,
             
   
2013
   
2013
             
   
Balance
   
Percent
   
Balance
   
Percent
   
Change
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
           
Deposit type:
                                   
Demand deposits
  $ 77,583       16.26 %   $ 74,081       15.60 %   $ 3,502       4.73 %
Savings deposits
    102,372       21.46       104,893       22.09       (2,521 )     (2.40 )
Money market
    90,532       18.97       84,277       17.75       6,255       7.42  
NOW accounts
    50,640       10.61       46,220       9.73       4,420       9.56  
Total transaction accounts
    321,127       67.30       309,471       65.18       11,656       3.77  
Certificates of deposit
    156,012       32.70       165,327       34.82       (9,315 )     (5.63 )
                                                 
Total deposits
  $ 477,139       100.00 %   $ 474,798       100.00 %   $ 2,341       0.49 %
 
Deposits increased $2.3 million, or 0.5%, to $477.1 million at December 31, 2013 from $474.8 million at June 30, 2013.

Borrowings include advances from the FHLB and have increased $39.4 million, or 45.3%, to $126.4 million at December 31, 2013 from $87.0 million at June 30, 2013. The Company primarily used these FHLB borrowings to fund its loan demand.

Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $955,000, or 1.1%, to $84.6 million at December 31, 2013 from $83.7 million at June 30, 2013. During the six months ended December 31, 2013, the Company purchased 17,622 shares of Company stock for $270,000 at an average price of $15.30 per share pursuant to the Company’s previously announced stock repurchase programs. In addition, the Company repurchased 260 shares of Company stock, at an average price of $15.52 per share, in the six months ended December 31, 2013 in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock grants issued pursuant to our 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company repurchased these shares from the employee plan participant for settlement of tax withholding obligations. In addition, there was a $898,000 decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income from June 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013 due to the continued impact of the rising interest rate environment on the fair value of securities available for sale. Offsets to the increase in treasury stock and decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income were a $1.6 million increase in retained earnings, a $315,000 increase in additional paid-in capital, a $212,000 decrease in ESOP unearned compensation and a $4,000 decrease in equity incentive plan unearned compensation. Our ratio of capital to total assets decreased to 12.2% at December 31, 2013 compared to 12.8% at June 30, 2013. The Company’s book value per share as of December 31, 2013 was $14.98 compared to $14.86 at June 30, 2013.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012

Net Income. The Company had a $250,000 increase in net income for the three months ended December 31, 2013 to $1.0 million, or $0.19 per fully diluted share, as compared to $771,000, or $0.14 per fully diluted share, for the same period in 2012. For the three months ended December 31, 2013, net income included net non-core charges of $408,000 included in non-interest expense related to a proxy contest. The Company had an increase in net interest income of $390,000, or 8.3%, for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 due to an increase in interest and dividend income of $307,000, or 5.0%, and a decrease in total interest expense of $83,000 or 5.9%. The provision for loan losses decreased $25,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.  For the three months ended December 31, 2013 there was a decrease in total non-interest income of $161,000 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2012. Non-interest expense decreased $120,000, or 2.7%, for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2012. Our combined federal and state effective tax rate was 36.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to 37.0% for the same period in 2012.
 
 
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Analysis of Net Interest Income

Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred costs, and discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense. The Company does not accrue interest on loans on non-accrual status; however, the balance of these loans is included in the total average balance, which has the effect of lowering average loan yields.
 
   
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
Average
Outstanding
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
/Rate (1)
   
Average
Outstanding
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
/Rate (1)
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
   Loans (2)
  $ 492,376     $ 5,728       4.65 %   $ 430,077     $ 5,400       5.02 %
   Investment securities
    147,790       691       1.87       150,450       711       1.89  
   Federal funds sold and other
        short-term investments
    14,609       9       0.25       21,977       10       0.18  
       Total interest earning assets
    654,775       6,428       3.93       602,504       6,121       4.06  
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,526 )                     (5,054 )                
Total interest-earning assets less
allowance for loan losses
    649,249                       597,450                  
Non-interest-earning assets
    42,955                       47,138                  
Total assets
  $ 692,204                     $ 644,588                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
   Savings deposits
  $ 111,218       36       0.13     $ 97,043       52       0.21  
   Money market
    85,047       74       0.35       73,866       79       0.43  
   NOW accounts
    45,908       29       0.25       39,933       33       0.33  
   Certificates of deposit
    162,262       606       1.49       173,698       783       1.80  
       Total deposits
    404,435       745       0.74       384,540       947       0.99  
Borrowed funds
    119,437       586       1.96       99,477       467       1.88  
       Total interest-bearing liabilities
    523,872       1,331       1.02       484,017       1,414       1.16  
Demand deposits
    79,316                       67,216                  
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities
    4,263                       5,903                  
Total liabilities
    607,451                       557,136                  
Equity
    84,753                       87,452                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 692,204                     $ 644,588                  
                                                 
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 5,097                     $ 4,707          
Interest rate spread (3)
                    2.91 %                     2.90 %
Net interest-earning assets (4)
  $ 130,903                     $ 118,487                  
                                                 
Net interest margin (5)
                    3.11 %                     3.12 %
Average interest-earning assets to
interest-bearing liabilities
      124.99 %                     124.48 %
 
(1) Yields and rates for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are annualized.
(2) Includes loans held for sale.
(3) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the period indicated.
(4) Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
 
 
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The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the major categories of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Information is provided for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities with respect to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (i.e., changes in average balances multiplied by the prior-period average rate) and (ii) changes attributable to rate (i.e., changes in average rate multiplied by prior-period average balances). The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
 
   
Three Months Ended December 31,
2013 vs. 2012
 
   
Increase
(Decrease) Due to
   
Total Increase
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
    (Decrease)  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Interest income:
                 
Loans (1)
  $ 744     $ (416 )   $ 328  
Investment securities
    (12 )     (8 )     (20 )
Federal funds sold and other short-
                       
    term investments
    (4 )     3       (1 )
Total interest income
    728       (421 )     307  
                         
Interest expense:
                       
Savings deposits
    7       (23 )     (16 )
Money market
    11       (16 )     (5 )
NOW accounts
    4       (8 )     (4 )
Certificates of deposits
    (49 )     (128 )     (177 )
Total deposits
    (27 )     (175 )     (202 )
Borrowed funds
    97       22       119  
Total interest expense
    70       (153 )     (83 )
Change in net interest income
  $ 657     $ (267 )   $ 390  
 
(1) Includes loans held for sale.
 
Interest Income. Interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2013 increased $307,000, or 5.0%, to $6.4 million over the same period of 2012, primarily as a result of a $328,000 increase in loan interest income due to an increase in average loan balances of $62.3 million. The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 13 basis points to 3.93% for the three months ended December 31, 2013, compared to 4.06% for the same period in 2012 reflective of the current interest environment.

    Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $83,000, or 5.9%, to $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. This decrease was primarily caused by a decrease in deposit interest expense of $202,000 due to a decrease in rates. This was partially offset by an increase in borrowing interest expense of $119,000 due to an increase in balances and borrowing rates of 8 basis points. The average cost of funds decreased to 1.02% for the three months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of 14 basis points from a cost of funds of 1.16% for the same period in 2012. The decrease in the cost of funds is partially due to the current low interest rate environment and management’s focus on obtaining core deposits.

   Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2013 was $5.1 million, an increase of $390,000, or 8.3%, over the same period of 2012. This was due to a $83,000 decrease in interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 and an increase in interest income of $307,000 for the three months December 31, 2013 over the same period in 2012.

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company’s provision for loan loss expense was $150,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to $175,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2012.  The decrease in the provision was due to a decrease in delinquent non-accrual and impaired loans offset by an increase in loan growth.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s total allowance for loan losses of $5.5 million increased $78,000 compared to June 30, 2013. The decrease in the allowance for loan losses to 1.10% of total loans as of December 31, 2013 compared to 1.19% of total loans as of December 31, 2012 was deemed appropriate due to a decrease in delinquent, non-accrual and impaired loans as well as an overall improvement in the economy. The allowance for loan losses covers 184.9% of our non-performing loans at December 31, 2013, compared to 136.1% at June 30, 2013 and 116.6% at December 31, 2012.
 
 
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    Non-interest Income. Total non-interest income was $911,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $161,000 or 15.0% from the same period a year ago. The decrease in non-interest income was primarily due to a decrease on the gain on sales of loans, net, of $221,000 or 68.9% for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period a year ago. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in customer service fees of $56,000, or 11.1%, for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period for 2012 due to a new fee structure.
 
Non-interest Expense. Total non-interest expense decreased $120,000, or 2.7%, for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2012. This included $408,000 of non-recurring charges due to the proxy contest described previously. There was a $261,000, or 10.3%, decrease in salaries and employee benefits due to the Company’s restructuring of its senior management team, as well as a significant reduction in expenses related to grants under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. There were also a $53,000 decrease in data processing services due to a change in the contract and a $13,000 decrease in advertising expenses, which were offset by a $6,000 increase in occupancy and equipment expenses, a $11,000 increase in FDIC insurance expenses, a $175,000 increase in other general and administrative expenses and a net loss of $15,000 on other real estate owned.
 
Income Taxes. Income tax expense increased $124,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period for 2012. Our combined federal and state effective tax rate was 36.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2013 compared to 37.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2012.
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012

Net Income. The Company had a $696,000 increase in net income for the six months ended December 31, 2013 to $2.2 million, or $0.41 per fully diluted share, as compared to $1.5 million, or $0.28 per fully diluted share, for the same period in 2012. For the six months ended December 31, 2013, net income included non-recurring charges of $410,000 related to a proxy contest included in non-interest expense. The Company had an increase in net interest income of $477,000, or 5.0%, for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 due to a decrease in total interest expense of $230,000 or 8.2%, and an increase in interest and dividend income of $247,000, or 2.0%. The provision for loan losses increased $25,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 primarily due to the increase in loan growth.  For the six months ended December 31, 2013 there was a decrease in total non-interest income of $24,000 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2012. Non-interest expense decreased $579,000 or 6.5%, for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2012. Our combined federal and state effective tax rate was 36.1% for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to 38.2% for the same period in 2012.

Analysis of Net Interest Income

Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred costs, and discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense. The Company does not accrue interest on loans on non-accrual status; however, the balance of these loans is included in the total average balance, which has the effect of lowering average loan yields.
 
 
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Six Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
Average
Outstanding
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
/Rate (1)
   
Average
Outstanding
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield
/Rate (1)
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
   Loans (2)
  $ 480,962     $ 11,237       4.67 %   $ 424,717     $ 10,856       5.11 %
   Investment securities
    145,520       1,318       1.81       148,498       1,460       1.97  
   Federal funds sold and other
        short-term investments
    16,326       22       0.27       16,972       14       0.16  
       Total interest earning assets
    642,808       12,577       3.91       590,187       12,330       4.18  
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,490 )                     (5,088 )                
Total interest-earning assets less
allowance for loan losses
    637,318                       585,099                  
Non-interest-earning assets
    44,909                       45,151                  
Total assets
  $ 682,227                     $ 630,250                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
   Savings deposits
  $ 110,433       75       0.14     $ 97,482       106       0.22  
   Money market
    83,617       143       0.34       65,402       136       0.42  
   NOW accounts
    45,362       61       0.27       40,005       67       0.33  
   Certificates of deposit
    163,445       1,268       1.55       175,192       1,595       1.82  
       Total deposits
    402,857       1,547       0.77       378,081       1,904       1.01  
Borrowed funds
    113,533       1,045       1.84       94,134       918       1.95  
       Total interest-bearing liabilities
    516,390       2,592       1.00       472,215       2,822       1.20  
Demand deposits
    76,442                       64,507                  
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities
    5,185                       5,781                  
Total liabilities
    598,017                       542,503                  
Equity
    84,210                       87,747                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 682,227                     $ 630,250                  
                                                 
                                                 
Net interest income
          $ 9,985                     $ 9,508          
Interest rate spread (3)
                    2.91 %                     2.98 %
Net interest-earning assets (4)
  $ 126,418                     $ 117,972                  
                                                 
Net interest margin (5)
                    3.11 %                     3.22 %
Average interest-earning assets to
interest-bearing liabilities
      124.48 %                     124.98 %
 
(1) Yields and rates for the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are annualized.
(2) Includes loans held for sale.
(3) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the period indicated.
(4) Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
 
 
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The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the major categories of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Information is provided for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities with respect to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (i.e., changes in average balances multiplied by the prior-period average rate) and (ii) changes attributable to rate (i.e., changes in average rate multiplied by prior-period average balances). The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
 
   
Six Months Ended December 31,
2013 vs. 2012
 
   
Increase
(Decrease) Due to
   
Total Increase
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
    (Decrease)  
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Interest income:
                 
Loans (1)
  $ 1,363     $ (982 )   $ 381  
Investment securities
    (29 )     (113 )     (142 )
Federal funds sold and other short-
                       
     term investments
    (1 )     9       8  
Total interest income
    1,333       (1,086 )     247  
                         
Interest expense:
                       
Savings deposits
    13       (44 )     (31 )
Money market
    34       (27 )     7  
NOW accounts
    8       (14 )     (6 )
Certificates of deposits
    (102 )     (225 )     (327 )
Total deposits
    (47 )     (310 )     (357 )
Borrowed funds
    181       (54 )     127  
Total interest expense
    134       (364 )     (230 )
Change in net interest income
  $ 1,200     $ (723 )   $ 477  
 
(1) Includes loans held for sale.
 
Interest Income. Interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2013 increased $247,000, or 2.0%, to $12.6 million over the same period of 2012, primarily as a result of a $381,000 increase in loan interest income due to an increase in the average loan balances of $56.2 million.  The increase in loan interest income was partially offset by a $142,000 decrease in debt security income for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2012.

    Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $230,000, or 8.2%, to $2.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013. This decrease was primarily caused by a decrease in deposit interest expense of $357,000 due to a decrease in rates. This was partially offset by an increase in borrowing interest expense of $127,000 due to an increase in balances, offset by a decline in rates. The average cost of funds decreased to 1.00% for the six months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of 20 basis points from a cost of funds of 1.20% for the same period in 2012.

   Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2013 was $10.0 million, an increase of $477,000 or 5.0%, over the same period of 2012. This was due to a $230,000 decrease in interest expense and an increase of $247,000 in interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company’s provision for loan loss expense was $250,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to $225,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2012.  The increase in the provision was due to an increase in loan growth offset by improved asset quality.  The decrease in the allowance for loan losses to 1.10% of total loans as of December 31, 2013 compared to 1.19% of total loans as of December 31, 2012 was deemed appropriate due to a decrease in delinquent, non-accrual and impaired loans as well as an overall improvement in the economy. In comparing December 31, 2013 to June 30, 2013, delinquent, impaired and non-accrual loans have decreased. The allowance for loan losses covers 184.9% of our non-performing loans at December 31, 2013, compared to 136.1% at June 30, 2013 and 116.6% at December 31, 2012.

            Non-interest Income. Total non-interest income was $2.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $24,000, or 1.2%, from the same period a year ago. There was a decrease on the gain on sales of loans, net of $331,000 or 64.1% for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period a year ago due to a decrease in the volume of loan refinances.  There was also a decrease in the cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance of $12,000 or 4.4% for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. These decreases were partially offset by increases in customer service fees of $110,000 or 10.8% due to change in fee structure, and an increase in other non-interest income of $209,000 which was primarily due to an increase in the fair value of mortgage servicing rights.
 
 
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Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense decreased $579,000, or 6.5%, to $8.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period for 2012. This included $410,000 of non-recurring charges due to a proxy contest as previously described. There was a $520,000, or 10.4%, decrease in salaries and employee benefits due to the Company’s restructuring of its senior management team, as well as a significant reduction in expenses related to grants under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. There were also decreases in data processing services of $91,000 due to a change in the contract, advertising expenses of $17,000, and other general and administrative expenses of $30,000.
 
Income Taxes. Income tax expense increased $311,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period for 2012. Our combined federal and state effective tax rate was 36.1% for the six months ended December 31, 2013 compared to 38.2% for the six months ended December 31, 2012.

Minimum Regulatory Capital Requirements. As of December 31, 2013, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized Hampden Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes has changed Hampden Bank’s category. The Company’s and Bank’s capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 are presented in the following table.
 
                           
Minimum
 
                           
To Be Well
 
               
Minimum
   
Capitalized Under
 
               
For Capital
   
Prompt Corrective
 
   
Actual
   
Adequacy Purposes
   
Action Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
As of December 31, 2013:
                                   
                                     
Total capital (to risk weighted assets):
                               
      Consolidated
  $ 89,977       17.4 %   $ 41,417       8.0 %     N/A       N/A  
      Bank
    83,429       16.2       41,265       8.0     $ 51,581       10.0 %
                                                 
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                         
      Consolidated
    84,475       16.3     $ 20,709       4.0       N/A       N/A  
      Bank
    77,928       15.1       20,632       4.0       30,949       6.0  
                                                 
Tier 1 capital (to average assets):
                                         
      Consolidated
    84,475       12.2     $ 27,665       4.0       N/A       N/A  
      Bank
    77,928       11.3       27,529       4.0       34,411       5.0  
                                                 
As of June 30, 2013:
                                               
                                                 
Total capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                         
      Consolidated
  $ 88,670       19.1 %   $ 37,077       8.0 %     N/A       N/A  
      Bank
    80,350       17.5       36,788       8.0     $ 45,985       10.0 %
                                                 
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
                                         
      Consolidated
    83,248       18.0       18,538       4.0       N/A       N/A  
      Bank
    74,928       16.3       18,394       4.0       27,591       6.0  
                                                 
Tier 1 capital (to average assets):
                                         
      Consolidated
    83,248       12.7       26,240       4.0       N/A       N/A  
      Bank
    74,928       11.6       25,827       4.0       32,284       5.0  
 
 
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Liquidity Risk Management. Liquidity risk, or the risk to earnings and capital arising from an organization’s inability to meet its obligations without incurring unacceptable losses, is managed by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, who monitors on a daily basis the adequacy of the Company’s liquidity position. Oversight is provided by the Asset/Liability Committee, which reviews the Company’s liquidity on a monthly basis, and by the Board of Directors of the Company, which reviews the adequacy of our liquidity resources on a quarterly basis.

The Company’s primary sources of funds are from deposits, amortization of loans, prepayments and the maturity of mortgage-backed securities and other investments, and other funds provided by operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturing loans and investment securities are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments can be greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. We maintain excess funds in cash and short-term interest-bearing assets that provide additional liquidity. At December 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents totaled $14.9 million, or 2.2% of total assets.

The Company also relies on outside borrowings from the FHLB as an additional funding source. The Company uses FHLB borrowings to fund growth in the balance sheet and to assist in the management of its interest rate risk by match funding longer term fixed rate loans.

The Company uses its liquidity to fund existing and future loan commitments, to fund maturing certificates of deposit and borrowings, to fund other deposit withdrawals, to invest in other interest-earning assets and to meet operating expenses. The Company anticipates that it will continue to have sufficient funds and alternative funding sources to meet its commitments.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of business, there are outstanding commitments which are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. 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 and generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. The following table presents certain information about the Company’s loan commitments and other contingencies outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013.
 
   
December 31,
2013
   
June 30,
2013
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commitments to grant loans (1)
  $ 37,839     $ 63,607  
Commercial loan lines-of-credit (2)
    34,098       29,882  
Unused portions of home equity lines-of-credit (3)
    34,000       34,498  
Unused portion of construction loans (4)
    22,730       25,164  
Unused portion of mortgage loans
    16       26  
Unused portion of personal lines-of-credit (5)
    1,861       1,852  
Standby letters of credit (6)
    545       548  
Total loan commitments
  $ 131,089     $ 155,577  
 
(1) Commitments for loans are generally extended to customers for up to 60 days after which they expire.
(2) The majority of C&I loans are written on a demand basis.
(3) Unused portions of home equity lines of credit are available to the borrower for up to 20 years.
(4) Unused portions of construction loans are generally available to the borrower for up to eighteen months for development loans and up to one year for other construction loans.
(5) Unused portions of personal lines-of-credit are available to customers in "good standing" indefinitely.
(6) Standby letters of credit are generally available for one year or less.
 
 
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See the discussion and analysis of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk provided in the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013 for a general discussion of the qualitative aspects of market risk and discussion of the simulation model used by the Company to measure its interest rate risk.

The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2013, the estimated changes in the Company's net interest income that would result from the designated instantaneous and sustained changes in the U.S. Treasury yield curve. Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments and deposit decay, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.
 
 
Percentage Change in
Estimated Net Interest Income
over 12 months
400 basis point increase in rates
-14.28%
300 basis point increase in rates
-9.89%
200 basis point increase in rates
-5.64%
100 basis point increase in rates
-1.72%
100 basis point decrease in rates
-7.00%
 
As indicated in the table above, the result of a 200 basis point increase in interest rates is estimated to decrease net interest income by 5.64% and 9.89% for a 300 basis point increase over a 12-month horizon, when compared to the flat rate scenario. The estimated change in net interest income from the flat rate scenario for a 100 basis point decline in the level of interest rates is a decrease of 7.00%. Inherent in these estimates is the assumption that interest rates on interest bearing liabilities would change in direct proportion to changes in the U.S. Treasury yield curve. In all simulations, the lowest possible interest rate would be zero.
 
There are inherent shortcomings in income simulation, given the number and variety of assumptions that must be made in performing the analysis. The assumptions relied upon in making these calculations of interest rate sensitivity include the level of market interest rates, the shape of the yield curve, the degree to which certain assets and liabilities with similar maturities or periods to repricing react to changes in market interest rates, the degree to which non-maturity deposits react to changes in market rates, the expected prepayment rates on loans and mortgage-backed securities, and the degree to which early withdrawals occur on certificates of deposit and the volume of other deposit flows. As such, although the analysis shown above provides an indication of the Company's sensitivity to interest rate changes at a point in time, these estimates are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on the Company's net interest income and will differ from actual results.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, have concluded that, based on such evaluation, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily was required to apply this judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION


The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
 
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There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors during the six months ended December 31, 2013 that were discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013 (the “2013 10-K”). In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the risks and uncertainties that the Company believes are most important for you to consider are contained in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2013 10-K.
 

(a)  
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities – Not applicable

(b)  
Use of Proceeds – Not applicable

(c)  
Repurchase of Our Equity Securities – In August 2012, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program (the “Seventh Stock Repurchase Program”) for the purchase of up to 289,106 shares, or approximately 5% of the Company’s then outstanding common stock. Repurchases, which will be conducted through open market purchases, will be made from time to time depending on market conditions and other factors. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company. As of December 31, 2013, there were 98,546 shares that may be repurchased under the Seventh Stock Repurchase Program, and the Company intends to complete all repurchases under the program within twelve months from the first date of repurchase under the Seventh Stock Repurchase Program.
 
There were no repurchases of common stock for the three months ending December 31, 2013.
 

None.


Not applicable.
 

Not applicable.

 
3.1
 
Certificate of Incorporation of Hampden Bancorp, Inc.(1)
3.2
 
Bylaws of Hampden Bancorp, Inc.(2)
3.3
 
Text of Amendment #1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Hampden Bancorp, Inc. (3)
3.4
 
Text of Amendment #2 to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Hampden Bancorp, Inc. (4)
3.5
 
Text of Amendment #3 to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Hampden Bancorp, Inc. (6)
4.1
 
Stock Certificate of Hampden Bancorp, Inc.(1)
10.1@
 
Hampden Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust Agreement(5)
10.2.1
 
Hampden Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan Loan Agreement(1)
10.2.2
 
Pledge Agreement(7)
10.2.3
 
Promissory Note(7)
10.3@
 
Hampden Bank 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust(1)
10.4@
 
Hampden Bank SBERA Pension Plan(1)
10.5@
 
Employment Agreement between Hampden Bank and Glenn S. Welch(8)
10.6@
 
Form of Hampden Bank Change in Control Agreement(9)
10.7@
 
Form of Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between Hampden Bank and certain specific officers(1)
10.8@
 
Form of Director Supplemental Retirement Agreements between Hampden Bank and certain directors(1)
10.9@
 
Executive Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement between Hampden Bank and Robert S. Michel(1)
10.10@
 
2008 Equity Incentive Plan (10)
10.11@
 
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (11)
 
 
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10.12@
 
Form of Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement (11)
21.0
 
List of Subsidiaries (12)
31.1
 
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of Glenn S. Welch
31.2
 
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of Robert A. Massey
32.0
 
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
101
 
The following materials from the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Net Income, (iii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
(1)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-137359), as amended, initially filed with the SEC on September 15, 2006.

 
(2)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33144) as filed with the SEC on August 3, 2007.
     
  (3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33144) as filed with the SEC on September 14, 2009.
 
 
(4)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33144) as filed with the SEC on June 9, 2011.

 
(5)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-33144) for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, as filed with the SEC on December 22, 2012.

 
(6)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33144) as filed with the SEC on August 12, 2013.

 
(7)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33144) as filed with the SEC on January 19, 2007.

 
(8)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-33144) for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the SEC on February 12, 2013.

 
(9)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33144) as filed with the SEC on November 7, 2013.

 
(10)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Form DEF 14A, as filed with the SEC on December 27, 2007.

 
(11)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-33144) for quarter ended March 31, 2008, as filed with the SEC on May 15, 2009.

 
(12)
Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-33144) for year ended June 30, 2013, as filed with the SEC on September 17, 2013.

 
@
Denotes management compensation plan or contract.
 
 
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     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
HAMPDEN BANCORP, INC.
   
Date: February 12, 2014
 /s/ Glenn S. Welch
 
 Glenn S. Welch
 
 Chief Executive Officer and President
   
Date: February 12, 2014
 /s/ Robert A. Massey
 
 Robert A. Massey
 
 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
 
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