10-Q 1 a2016063010-q.htm 10-Q Document


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
ý
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016
or
¨
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: 001-37497
LIVE OAK BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina
26-4596286
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
1741 Tiburon Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina
28403
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(910) 790-5867
(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  ý    NO  ¨
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Accelerated Filer
 
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Non-accelerated Filer
 
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Smaller Reporting Company
 
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Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  ý
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of August 5, 2016, there were 29,483,160 shares of the registrant’s voting common stock outstanding and 4,723,530 shares of the registrant’s non-voting common stock outstanding.




Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Form 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
 
 




PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.        Financial Statements
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2015*
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015*
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
175,506

 
$
102,607

Certificates of deposit with other banks
8,500

 
10,250

Investment securities available-for-sale
66,804

 
53,762

Loans held for sale
329,206

 
480,619

Loans held for investment
690,517

 
279,969

Allowance for loan losses
(12,309
)
 
(7,415
)
Net loans
678,208

 
272,554

Premises and equipment, net
61,064

 
62,653

Foreclosed assets
2,971

 
2,666

Servicing assets
48,454

 
44,230

Other assets
24,591

 
23,281

Total assets
$
1,395,304

 
$
1,052,622

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
$
22,942

 
$
21,502

Interest-bearing
1,117,855

 
783,286

Total deposits
1,140,797

 
804,788

Long term borrowings
28,173

 
28,375

Other liabilities
18,984

 
19,971

Total liabilities
1,187,954

 
853,134

Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 authorized, none issued or outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015

 

Class A common stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 29,468,852 and 29,449,369 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
141,181

 
137,492

Class B common stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,723,530 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
50,015

 
50,015

Retained earnings
15,928

 
12,140

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
201

 
(192
)
Total shareholders’ equity attributed to Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
207,325

 
199,455

Noncontrolling interest
25

 
33

Total equity
207,350

 
199,488

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
1,395,304

 
$
1,052,622

*    Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and fees on loans
$
12,902

 
$
7,408

 
$
23,907

 
$
14,138

Investment securities, taxable
252

 
200

 
503

 
376

Other interest earning assets
248

 
70

 
386

 
136

Total interest income
13,402

 
7,678

 
24,796

 
14,650

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
3,243

 
1,801

 
5,687

 
3,277

Borrowings
242

 
444

 
483

 
885

Total interest expense
3,485

 
2,245

 
6,170

 
4,162

Net interest income
9,917

 
5,433

 
18,626

 
10,488

Provision for loan losses
3,453

 
50

 
4,886

 
1,127

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
6,464

 
5,383

 
13,740

 
9,361

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan servicing revenue
5,081

 
3,870

 
9,865

 
7,463

Loan servicing asset revaluation
(1,604
)
 
(2,098
)
 
(1,630
)
 
(1,585
)
Net gains on sales of loans
14,555

 
15,719

 
30,980

 
31,180

Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates

 

 

 
(26
)
Gain on sale of investment in non-consolidated affiliate

 

 

 
3,782

Construction supervision fee income
667

 
317

 
1,297

 
533

Other noninterest income
649

 
327

 
1,268

 
843

Total noninterest income
19,348

 
18,135

 
41,780

 
42,190

Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
15,411

 
9,319

 
28,404

 
17,674

Travel expense
2,330

 
2,238

 
4,176

 
3,714

Professional services expense
910

 
548

 
1,438

 
1,398

Advertising and marketing expense
1,365

 
1,118

 
2,328

 
2,126

Occupancy expense
1,055

 
736

 
2,248

 
1,217

Data processing expense
1,404

 
722

 
2,612

 
1,615

Equipment expense
534

 
388

 
1,085

 
831

Other loan origination and maintenance expense
621

 
234

 
1,195

 
711

Other expense
1,502

 
1,514

 
3,357

 
2,233

Total noninterest expense
25,132

 
16,817

 
46,843

 
31,519

Income before taxes
680

 
6,701

 
8,677

 
20,032

Income tax expense
557

 
2,766

 
3,871

 
8,044

Net income
123

 
3,935

 
4,806

 
11,988

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 
8

 
20

Net income attributable to Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
$
123

 
$
3,935

 
$
4,814

 
$
12,008

Basic earnings per share
$
0.00

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.42

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.00

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.41

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
$
123

 
$
3,935

 
$
4,806

 
$
11,988

Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities arising during the period
251

 
(339
)
 
640

 
(136
)
Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss on sale of securities available-for-sale included in net income

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax
251

 
(339
)
 
640

 
(136
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(97
)
 
131

 
(247
)
 
52

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
154

 
(208
)
 
393

 
(84
)
Total comprehensive income
$
277

 
$
3,727

 
$
5,199

 
$
11,904

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Common stock
 
Retained
earnings
(accumulated
deficit)
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 
Non-
controlling
interest
 
Total
equity
Shares
 
 
 
Class A
 
Class B
 
Amount
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
23,896,400

 
4,723,530

 
$
98,672

 
$
(6,943
)
 
$
85

 
$

 
$
91,814

Net income (loss)

 

 

 
12,008

 

 
(20
)
 
11,988

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(84
)
 

 
(84
)
Consolidation of investment with non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 
35

 
35

Stock option exercises
34,930

 

 
154

 

 

 

 
154

Stock option based compensation expense

 

 
295

 

 

 

 
295

Restricted stock expense

 

 
16

 

 

 

 
16

Capital contribution from non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 
22

 
22

Dividends (distributions to shareholders)

 

 

 
(859
)
 

 

 
(859
)
Balance at June 30, 2015
23,931,330

 
4,723,530

 
$
99,137

 
$
4,206

 
$
1

 
$
37

 
$
103,381

Balance at December 31, 2015
29,449,369

 
4,723,530

 
$
187,507

 
$
12,140

 
$
(192
)
 
$
33

 
$
199,488

Net income (loss)

 

 

 
4,814

 

 
(8
)
 
4,806

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
393

 

 
393

Issuance of restricted stock
2,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock option exercises
16,707

 

 
107

 

 

 

 
107

Stock option based compensation expense

 

 
1,173

 

 

 

 
1,173

Restricted stock expense

 

 
2,409

 

 

 

 
2,409

Dividends (distributions to shareholders)

 

 

 
(1,026
)
 

 

 
(1,026
)
Balance at June 30, 2016
29,468,852

 
4,723,530

 
$
191,196

 
$
15,928

 
$
201

 
$
25

 
$
207,350

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

4


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
4,806

 
$
11,988

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
2,109

 
1,021

Provision for loan losses
4,886

 
1,127

Amortization of premium on securities, net of accretion
79

 
24

Amortization (accretion) of discount on unguaranteed loans, net
156

 
1,313

Deferred tax (benefit) expense
(1,457
)
 
847

Originations of loans held for sale
(471,295
)
 
(472,413
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
322,748

 
318,125

Net gains on sale of loans held for sale
(30,980
)
 
(31,180
)
Net loss on sale of foreclosed assets
1

 
7

Net increase in servicing assets
(4,224
)
 
(4,984
)
Gain on sale of investment in non-consolidated affiliate

 
(3,782
)
Net loss on disposal of premises and equipment

 
16

Stock option based compensation expense
1,173

 
295

Restricted stock expense
2,409

 
16

Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates

 
26

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Other assets
(1,301
)
 
(3,192
)
Other liabilities
478

 
2,402

Net cash used by operating activities
(170,412
)
 
(178,344
)
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
(14,799
)
 
(5,925
)
Proceeds from sales, maturities, calls, and principal paydowns of securities available-for-sale
2,318

 
4,364

Proceeds from sale/collection of foreclosed assets
91

 
330

Maturities of certificates of deposit with other banks
1,750

 

Proceeds from sale of investment in non-consolidated affiliate

 
9,896

Net cash acquired in consolidation of equity method investment

 
319

Capital contribution from non-controlling interest

 
22

Loan originations and principal collections, net
(80,162
)
 
84,252

Purchases of premises and equipment, net
(433
)
 
(23,068
)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(91,235
)
 
70,190

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

5


Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
Net increase in deposits
336,009

 
205,266

Proceeds from long term borrowings

 
21,322

Repayment of long term borrowings
(202
)
 
(8,681
)
Repayment of short term borrowings

 
(6,100
)
Stock option exercises
107

 
154

Shareholder dividend distributions
(1,368
)
 
(2,222
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
334,546

 
209,739

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
72,899

 
101,585

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
102,607

 
29,902

Cash and cash equivalents, ending
$
175,506

 
$
131,487

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
6,180

 
$
4,152

Income tax
2,776

 
9,174

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of noncash operating, investing, and financing activities
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
$
393

 
$
(84
)
Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate and other repossessions
406

 

Transfers from foreclosed real estate to SBA receivable
9

 

Transfers of loans accounted for as secured borrowing collateral to other assets

 
4,575

Dividends declared but not paid

 
169

Transfer of loans held for sale to loans held for investment
336,263

 
7,400

Transfer of loans held for investment to loans held for sale
1,848

 
4,514

Contingent consideration in acquisition of controlling interest in equity method of investment

 
170

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
Nature of Operations
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “LOB”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina incorporated under the laws of North Carolina in December 2008. The Company conducts business operations primarily through its commercial bank subsidiary, Live Oak Banking Company (the “Bank”). The Bank was established in May 2008 as a North Carolina-chartered commercial bank. The Bank specializes in providing lending services to small businesses nationwide in targeted industries. The Bank identifies and grows within credit-worthy industries through expertise within those industries. A significant portion of the loans originated by the Bank are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) under the 7(a) program. On July 28, 2015 the Company completed its initial public offering. In 2010, the Bank formed Live Oak Number One, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, to hold properties foreclosed on by the Bank.
During 2011, the Company formed Independence Aviation, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary, for the purpose of purchasing and operating aircraft used for business purposes of the Company. The net assets of Independence Aviation, LLC were transferred to the Company and the Bank effective December 31, 2015 resulting in its dissolution.
In addition to the Bank, the Company owns Live Oak Grove, LLC, opened in September 2015 for the purpose of providing Company employees and business visitors an on-site restaurant location, Government Loan Solutions, Inc. (“GLS”), a management and technology consulting firm that specializes in the settlement, accounting, and securitization processes for government guaranteed loans, including loans originated under the SBA 7(a) loan program and USDA-guaranteed loans, and 504 Fund Advisors, LLC (“504FA”), formed to serve as the investment adviser to the 504 Fund, a closed-end mutual fund organized to invest in SBA section 504 loans.
The Company acquired control over 504FA, previously carried as an equity method investment, on February 2, 2015 by increasing its ownership from 50.0% to 91.3%. The acquisition of an additional 41.3% of ownership occurred in exchange for contingent consideration estimated to total $170 thousand. Transactions in the third quarter of 2015 and first quarter of 2016 increased the Company’s ownership to 92.9%. With 7.1% of ownership remaining with a third party investor, amounts of earnings and equity in 504FA attributable to the third party investor are now disclosed in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as related to a noncontrolling interest.
The Company earns revenue primarily from the sale of SBA-guaranteed loans. This income is comprised of net gains on the sale of loans, revenues on the servicing of sold loans and valuation of loan servicing rights. Net interest income is another contributor to earnings. Offsetting these revenues are the cost of funding sources, provision for loan losses, any costs related to foreclosed assets and other operating costs such as salaries and employee benefits, travel, professional services, advertising and marketing and tax expense.
General
In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included, and all intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 14, 2016 (SEC File No. 001-37497) (the "2015 Annual Report"). A summary description of the significant accounting policies followed by the Company is set forth in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes in the Company's 2015 Annual Report.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Amounts in all tables in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been presented in thousands, except percentage, time period, stock option, share and per share data or where otherwise indicated.


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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Business Segments
Management has determined that the Company has one significant operating segment, which is providing a lending platform for small businesses nationwide. In determining the appropriateness of segment definition, the Company considers the materiality of a potential segment, the components of the business about which financial information is available, and components for which management regularly evaluates relative to resource allocation and performance assessment.
Loans Reclassified to Held for Investment
Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are classified as held for investment ("HFI") and reported at their outstanding principal amount adjusted for any charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premium or discount on purchased loans. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method. Loans originated and intended for sale are classified as held for sale ("HFS") and carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value.
During the second quarter of 2016, the Bank transferred $318.8 million in unguaranteed loans from the HFS category to the HFI category to better reflect intentions of the Company.
Allowance for Loan Losses
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 un-collectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular 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.
Upon transfer from held for sale classification, loans held for investment become subject to the allowance for loan loss review process. As a result of this process, the above mentioned $318.8 million loan reclassification resulted in a $4.0 million increase in the provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2016.
During the second quarter of 2016, the Company also implemented enhancements to the methodology for estimating the allowance for loan losses, including refinements to the measurement of qualitative factors in the estimation process. Management believes these enhancements will improve the precision of the process for estimating the allowance, but did not fundamentally change the Company's approach. These revisions resulted in a $390 thousand reduction in the provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2016.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period’s consolidated financial statements to place them on a comparable basis with the current year. Net income and shareholders’ equity previously reported were not affected by these reclassifications.
Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)” (“ASU 2016-08”). This guidance amends the previously issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2016-08 clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations in order to determine if revenue will be recognized on a gross or net basis. This guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2018 and is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” (“ASU 2016-09”). ASU 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions for items including income tax consequences, classification of awards as equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2017 and the Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption of this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements.

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, "Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing" ("ASU 2016-10"). This guidance amends the previously issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2016-10 clarifies the guidance related to identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property. The amendments will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, "Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients" ("ASU 2016-12"). This guidance also amends the previously issued ASU No. 2014-09 to clarify guidance related to collectibility, noncash consideration, presentation of sales tax and transition. The amendments will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"). This new guidance replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current standards with an expected credit loss methodology and requires consideration of a broader range of information to determine credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts and requires enhanced disclosures related to the significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU 2016-13 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the implementation of the new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
Note 3. Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur, upon the exercise of stock options or upon the vesting of restricted stock grants, any of which would result in the issuance of common stock that would then be shared in the net income of the Company.
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income available to common shareholders
$
123

 
$
3,935

 
$
4,814

 
$
12,008

Weighted-average basic shares outstanding
34,189,217

 
28,636,182

 
34,183,004

 
28,628,177

Basic earnings per share
$
0.00

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.42

Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income available to common shareholders, for diluted earnings per share
$
123

 
$
3,935

 
$
4,814

 
$
12,008

Total weighted-average basic shares outstanding
34,189,217

 
28,636,182

 
34,183,004

 
28,628,177

Add effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock grants
1,016,908

 
862,217

 
896,656

 
811,645

Total weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
35,206,125

 
29,498,399

 
35,079,660

 
29,439,822

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.00

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.41

Anti-dilutive shares
1,807,823

 
916,199

 
1,807,823

 
956,199



9



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 4. Securities
The carrying amount of securities and their approximate fair values are reflected in the following table:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US government agencies
$
22,018

 
$
165

 
$

 
$
22,183

Residential mortgage-backed securities
42,478

 
161

 
36

 
42,603

Mutual fund
1,981

 
37

 

 
2,018

Total
$
66,477

 
$
363

 
$
36

 
$
66,804

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US government agencies
$
21,992

 
$
81

 
$
5

 
$
22,068

Residential mortgage-backed securities
30,131

 
1

 
374

 
29,758

Mutual fund
1,951

 

 
15

 
1,936

Total
$
54,074

 
$
82

 
$
394

 
$
53,762

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company purchased four mortgage-backed securities for $12.3 million for the purpose of complying with the Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA"). In addition, during the first quarter of 2016, the Company purchased one mortgage-backed security for $2.4 million for the purchase of complying with the CRA. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, there was $30 thousand of dividend reinvestment in the 504 Fund mutual fund. There were no calls, sales or maturities of securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.
There were no calls or maturities of securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company sold six mortgage-backed securities at their carrying amount for $3.4 million in an odd-lot consolidation and purchased two mortgage-backed securities totaling $4.0 million for the purpose of complying with the Community Reinvestment Act. In addition, during the first quarter of 2015, the Company invested $1.9 million in the 504 Fund mutual fund. The investment in this mutual fund was purchased at current market value (190,380.762 shares at $9.98 per share).
The following tables show gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
June 30, 2016
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Residential mortgage-backed securities
$
2,401

 
$
16

 
$
5,494

 
$
20

 
$
7,895

 
$
36

Total
$
2,401

 
$
16

 
$
5,494

 
$
20

 
$
7,895

 
$
36

 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
December 31, 2015
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
US government agencies
$
7,990

 
$
5

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,990

 
$
5

Residential mortgage-backed securities
26,015

 
333

 
3,019

 
41

 
29,034

 
374

Mutual fund
1,936

 
15

 

 

 
1,936

 
15

Total
$
35,941

 
$
353

 
$
3,019

 
$
41

 
$
38,960

 
$
394

At June 30, 2016, there were four mortgage-backed securities in unrealized loss positions for greater than 12 months and one mortgage-backed security in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. Unrealized losses at December 31, 2015 were comprised of three mortgage-backed securities in unrealized loss positions for greater than 12 months and one US government agency security, twelve mortgage-backed securities and the 504 Fund mutual fund investment in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months.

10



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

These unrealized losses are primarily the result of volatility in the market and are related to market interest rates. Since none of the unrealized losses relate to marketability of the securities or the issuer’s ability to honor redemption obligations, none of the securities are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired.
All residential mortgage-backed securities in the Company’s portfolio at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were backed by US government sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”).
The following is a summary of investment securities by maturity:
 
June 30, 2016
 
Available-for-Sale
 
Amortized
cost
 
Fair
value
US government agencies
 
 
 
Within one year
$
9,210

 
$
9,227

One to five years
12,808

 
12,956

Total
22,018

 
22,183

 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
Five to ten years
8,324

 
8,402

After 10 years
34,154

 
34,201

Total
42,478

 
42,603

 
 
 
 
Total
$
64,496

 
$
64,786

The table above reflects contractual maturities. Actual results will differ as the loans underlying the mortgage-backed securities may repay sooner than scheduled. This table excludes the 504 Fund mutual fund investment.
At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, an investment security with a fair market value of $1.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively, was pledged to secure a line of credit with the Company’s correspondent bank. At June 30, 2016, an investment security with a fair market value of $101 thousand was also pledged to the Ohio State Treasurer for the Company's trust department to conduct business in the state of Ohio.


11



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 5. Loans Held for Investment and Allowance for Loan Losses
Loan Portfolio Segments
The following describes the risk characteristics relevant to each of the portfolio segments. Each loan category is assigned a risk grade during the origination and closing process based on criteria described later in this section.
Commercial and Industrial
Commercial and industrial loans (C&I) receive similar underwriting treatment as commercial real estate loans in that the repayment source is analyzed to determine its ability to meet cash flow coverage requirements as set forth by Bank policies. Repayment of the Bank’s C&I loans generally comes from the generation of cash flow as the result of the borrower’s business operations. This business cycle itself brings a certain level of risk to the portfolio. In some instances, these loans may carry a higher degree of risk due to a variety of reasons – illiquid collateral, specialized equipment, highly depreciable assets, uncollectable accounts receivable, revolving balances, or simply being unsecured. As a result of these characteristics, the SBA guarantee on these loans is an important factor in mitigating risk.
Construction and Development
Construction and development loans are for the purpose of acquisition and development of land to be improved through the construction of commercial buildings. Such loans are usually paid off through the conversion to permanent financing for the long-term benefit of the borrower’s ongoing operations. At the completion of the project, if the loan is converted to permanent financing or if scheduled loan amortization begins, it is then reclassified to the “Commercial Real Estate” segment. Underwriting of construction and development loans typically includes analysis of not only the borrower’s financial condition and ability to meet the required debt obligations, but also the general market conditions associated with the area and type of project being funded.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate loans are extensions of credit secured by owner occupied and non-owner occupied collateral. Underwriting generally involves intensive analysis of the financial strength of the borrower and guarantor, liquidation value of the subject collateral, the associated unguaranteed exposure, and any available secondary sources of repayment, with the greatest emphasis given to a borrower’s capacity to meet cash flow coverage requirements as set forth by Bank policies. Such repayment of commercial real estate loans is commonly derived from the successful ongoing operations of the business occupying the property. These typically include small businesses and professional practices.
Commercial Land
Commercial land loans are extensions of credit secured by farmland. Such loans are often for land improvements related to agricultural endeavors that may include construction of new specialized facilities. These loans are usually repaid through the conversion to permanent financing, or if scheduled loan amortization begins, for the long-term benefit of the borrower’s ongoing operations. Underwriting generally involves intensive analysis of the financial strength of the borrower and guarantor, liquidation value of the subject collateral, the associated unguaranteed exposure, and any available secondary sources of repayment, with the greatest emphasis given to a borrower’s capacity to meet cash flow coverage requirements as set forth by Bank policies.
Each of the loan types referenced in the sections above is further segmented into verticals in which the Bank chooses to operate. The Bank chooses to finance businesses operating in specific industries because of certain similarities. The similarities range from historical default and loss characteristics to business operations. However, there are differences that create the necessity to underwrite these loans according to varying criteria and guidelines. When underwriting a loan, the Bank considers numerous factors such as cash flow coverage, the credit scores of the guarantors, revenue growth, practice ownership experience and debt service capacity. Minimum guidelines have been set with regard to these various factors and deviations from those guidelines require compensating strengths when considering a proposed loan.

12



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Loans consist of the following:
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
Agriculture
$
463

 
$
30

Death Care Management
9,753

 
4,832

Healthcare
32,959

 
15,240

Independent Pharmacies
77,818

 
41,588

Registered Investment Advisors
54,091

 
18,358

Veterinary Industry
37,584

 
21,579

Other Industries
32,010

 
3,230

Total
244,678

 
104,857

Construction & Development
 
 
 
Agriculture
35,041

 
11,351

Death Care Management
2,455

 
769

Healthcare
23,561

 
7,231

Independent Pharmacies
2,081

 
101

Registered Investment Advisors
703

 
378

Veterinary Industry
10,534

 
3,834

Other Industries
11,477

 
658

Total
85,852

 
24,322

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
Agriculture
5,672

 
1,863

Death Care Management
45,162

 
20,327

Healthcare
95,146

 
37,684

Independent Pharmacies
13,650

 
7,298

Registered Investment Advisors
6,787

 
2,808

Veterinary Industry
96,162

 
59,999

Other Industries
23,739

 
4,752

Total
286,318

 
134,731

Commercial Land
 
 
 
Agriculture
72,643

 
16,036

Total
72,643

 
16,036

Total Loans1
689,491

 
279,946

Net Deferred Costs
6,902

 
3,056

Discount on SBA 7(a) Unguaranteed2
(5,876
)
 
(3,033
)
Loans, Net of Unearned
$
690,517

 
$
279,969

1
Total loans include $28.5 million and $17.2 million of U.S. government guaranteed loans as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
2
The Company measures the carrying value of the retained portion of loans sold at fair value under ASC Subtopic 825-10. The value of these retained loan balances is discounted based on the estimates derived from comparable unguaranteed loan sales.

13



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Credit Risk Profile
The Bank uses internal loan reviews to assess the performance of individual loans by industry segment. An independent review of the loan portfolio is performed annually by an external firm. The goal of the Bank’s annual review of select borrowers' financial performance is to validate the adequacy of the risk grade assigned.
The Bank uses a grading system to rank the quality of each loan. The grade is periodically evaluated and adjusted as performance dictates. Loan grades 1 through 4 are passing grades and grade 5 is special mention. Collectively, grades 6 through 8 represent classified loans in the Bank’s portfolio. The following guidelines govern the assignment of these risk grades:
Exceptional Loans (1 Rated): These loans are of the highest quality, with strong, well-documented sources of repayment. Debt service coverage (“DSC”) is over 1.75X based on historical results. Secondary source of repayment is strong, with a loan to value (“LTV”) of 65% or less if secured solely by commercial real estate (“CRE”). Discounted collateral coverage from all sources should exceed 125%. Guarantors have credit scores above 740.
Quality Loans (2 Rated): These loans are of good quality, with good, well-documented sources of repayment. DSC is over 1.25X based on historical or pro-forma results. Secondary source of repayment is good, with a LTV of 75% or less if secured solely by CRE. Discounted collateral coverage should exceed 100%. Guarantors have credit scores above 700.
Acceptable Loans (3 rated): These loans are of acceptable quality, with acceptable sources of repayment. DSC of over 1.00X based on historical or pro-forma results. Companies that do not meet these credit metrics must be evaluated to determine if they should be graded below this level.
Acceptable Loans (4 rated): These loans are considered very weak pass. These loans are riskier than a 3-rated credit, but due to various mitigating factors are not considered a Special mention or worse. The mitigating factors must clearly be identified to offset further downgrade. Examples of loans that may be put in this category include start-up loans and loans with less than 1:1 cash flow coverage with other sources of repayment.
Special mention (5 rated): These loans are considered as emerging problems, with potentially unsatisfactory characteristics. These loans require greater management attention. A loan may be put into this category if the Bank is unable to obtain financial reporting from a company to fully evaluate its position.
Substandard (6 rated): Loans graded Substandard are inadequately protected by current sound net worth, paying capacity of the borrower, or pledged collateral. They typically have unsatisfactory characteristics causing more than acceptable levels of risk, and have one or more well-defined weaknesses that could jeopardize the repayment of the debt.
Doubtful (7 rated): Loans graded Doubtful have inherent weaknesses that make collection or liquidation in full questionable. Loans graded Doubtful must be placed on non-accrual status.
Loss (8 rated): Loss rated loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as an active Bank asset is not warranted. The asset should be charged off, even though partial recovery may be possible in the future.

14



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables summarize the risk grades of each category:
 
Risk Grades
1 - 4
 
Risk Grade
5
 
Risk Grades
6 - 8
 
Total
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
$
406

 
$
57

 
$

 
$
463

Death Care Management
9,518

 
226

 
9

 
9,753

Healthcare
25,201

 
3,362

 
4,396

 
32,959

Independent Pharmacies
72,619

 
3,620

 
1,579

 
77,818

Registered Investment Advisors
52,617

 
1,101

 
373

 
54,091

Veterinary Industry
33,504

 
1,883

 
2,197

 
37,584

Other Industries
32,010

 

 

 
32,010

Total
225,875

 
10,249

 
8,554

 
244,678

Construction & Development
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
35,041

 

 

 
35,041

Death Care Management
2,049

 
406

 

 
2,455

Healthcare
21,340

 
2,221

 

 
23,561

Independent Pharmacies
2,081

 

 

 
2,081

Registered Investment Advisors
703

 

 

 
703

Veterinary Industry
9,341

 
1,193

 

 
10,534

Other Industries
11,477

 

 

 
11,477

Total
82,032

 
3,820

 

 
85,852

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
5,672

 

 

 
5,672

Death Care Management
41,173

 
2,405

 
1,584

 
45,162

Healthcare
88,389

 
5,724

 
1,033

 
95,146

Independent Pharmacies
12,053

 
1,597

 

 
13,650

Registered Investment Advisors
6,787

 

 

 
6,787

Veterinary Industry
81,384

 
4,096

 
10,682

 
96,162

Other Industries
23,739

 

 

 
23,739

Total
259,197

 
13,822

 
13,299

 
286,318

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
70,636

 
1,890

 
117

 
72,643

Total
70,636

 
1,890

 
117

 
72,643

Total1
$
637,740

 
$
29,781

 
$
21,970

 
$
689,491


15



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 
Risk Grades
1 - 4
 
Risk Grade
5
 
Risk Grades
6 - 8
 
Total
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
$
30

 
$

 
$

 
$
30

Death Care Management
4,728

 
104

 

 
4,832

Healthcare
8,334

 
2,160

 
4,746

 
15,240

Independent Pharmacies
36,704

 
3,430

 
1,454

 
41,588

Registered Investment Advisors
17,508

 
850

 

 
18,358

Veterinary Industry
16,800

 
1,817

 
2,962

 
21,579

Other Industries
3,089

 
141

 

 
3,230

Total
87,193

 
8,502

 
9,162

 
104,857

Construction & Development
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
11,194

 
157

 

 
11,351

Death Care Management
769

 

 

 
769

Healthcare
7,231

 

 

 
7,231

Independent Pharmacies
101

 

 

 
101

Registered Investment Advisors
378

 

 

 
378

Veterinary Industry
2,581

 
1,253

 

 
3,834

Other Industries
658

 

 

 
658

Total
22,912

 
1,410

 

 
24,322

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
1,863

 

 

 
1,863

Death Care Management
18,223

 
425

 
1,679

 
20,327

Healthcare
33,529

 
2,930

 
1,225

 
37,684

Independent Pharmacies
6,210

 
1,088

 

 
7,298

Registered Investment Advisors
2,808

 

 

 
2,808

Veterinary Industry
45,453

 
3,171

 
11,375

 
59,999

Other Industries
4,752

 

 

 
4,752

Total
112,838

 
7,614

 
14,279

 
134,731

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
16,036

 

 

 
16,036

Total
16,036

 

 

 
16,036

Total1
$
238,979

 
$
17,526

 
$
23,441

 
$
279,946

1
Total loans include $28.5 million of U.S. government guaranteed loans as of June 30, 2016, segregated by risk grade as follows: Risk Grades 1 – 4 = $7.7 million, Risk Grade 5 = $7.6 million, Risk Grades 6 – 8 = $13.2 million. As of December 31, 2015, total loans include $17.2 million of U.S. government guaranteed loans, segregated by risk grade as follows: Risk Grades 1 – 4 = $0, Risk Grade 5 = $2.6 million, Risk Grades 6 – 8 = $14.6 million.

16



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Past Due Loans
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans less than 30 days past due and accruing are included within current loans shown below. The following tables show an age analysis of past due loans as of the dates presented.
 
Less Than 30
Days Past
Due & Not
Accruing
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
& Accruing
 
30-89 Days
Past Due &
Not Accruing
 
Greater
Than 90
Days Past
Due
 
Total Not
Accruing
& Past Due
Loans
 
Current
Loans
 
Total Loans
 
Loans 90
Days or More
Past Due &
Still Accruing
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
463

 
$
463

 
$

Death Care Management

 

 

 

 

 
9,753

 
9,753

 

Healthcare

 
576

 
487

 
2,219

 
3,282

 
29,677

 
32,959

 

Independent Pharmacies
294

 
415

 
156

 
270

 
1,135

 
76,683

 
77,818

 

Registered Investment Advisors

 

 

 

 

 
54,091

 
54,091

 

Veterinary Industry
90

 

 
690

 
1,054

 
1,834

 
35,750

 
37,584

 

Other Industries

 

 

 

 

 
32,010

 
32,010

 

Total
384

 
991

 
1,333

 
3,543

 
6,251

 
238,427

 
244,678

 

Construction & Development
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture

 

 

 

 

 
35,041

 
35,041

 

Death Care Management

 

 

 

 

 
2,455

 
2,455

 

Healthcare

 

 

 

 

 
23,561

 
23,561

 

Independent Pharmacies

 

 

 

 

 
2,081

 
2,081

 

Registered Investment Advisors

 

 

 

 

 
703

 
703

 

Veterinary Industry

 

 

 

 

 
10,534

 
10,534

 

Other Industries

 

 

 

 

 
11,477

 
11,477

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 
85,852

 
85,852

 

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture

 

 

 

 

 
5,672

 
5,672

 

Death Care Management

 
221

 

 
1,423

 
1,644

 
43,518

 
45,162

 

Healthcare
350

 
258

 

 
209

 
817

 
94,329

 
95,146

 

Independent Pharmacies

 

 

 

 

 
13,650

 
13,650

 

Registered Investment Advisors

 

 

 

 

 
6,787

 
6,787

 

Veterinary Industry
2,224

 
4,284

 

 
3,319

 
9,827

 
86,335

 
96,162

 

Other Industries

 

 

 

 

 
23,739

 
23,739

 

Total
2,574

 
4,763

 

 
4,951

 
12,288

 
274,030

 
286,318

 

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
117

 

 

 

 
117

 
72,526

 
72,643

 

Total
117

 

 

 

 
117

 
72,526

 
72,643

 

Total1
$
3,075

 
$
5,754

 
$
1,333

 
$
8,494

 
$
18,656

 
$
670,835

 
$
689,491

 
$


17



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 
Less Than 30
Days Past
Due & Not
Accruing
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
& Accruing
 
30-89 Days
Past Due &
Not Accruing
 
Greater
Than 90
Days
Past Due
 
Total Not
Accruing
& Past Due
Loans
 
Current
Loans
 
Total Loans
 
Loans 90
Days or More
Past Due &
Still Accruing
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
30

 
$
30

 
$

Death Care Management

 

 

 

 

 
4,832

 
4,832

 

Healthcare

 
1,854

 
30

 
2,337

 
4,221

 
11,019

 
15,240

 

Independent Pharmacies
314

 
603

 

 

 
917

 
40,671

 
41,588

 

Registered Investment Advisors

 

 

 

 

 
18,358

 
18,358

 

Veterinary Industry
208

 
466

 
1,131

 
394

 
2,199

 
19,380

 
21,579

 

Other Industries

 

 

 

 

 
3,230

 
3,230

 

Total
522

 
2,923

 
1,161

 
2,731

 
7,337

 
97,520

 
104,857

 

Construction & Development
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture

 

 

 

 

 
11,351

 
11,351

 

Death Care Management

 

 

 

 

 
769

 
769

 

Healthcare

 

 

 

 

 
7,231

 
7,231

 

Independent Pharmacies

 

 

 

 

 
101

 
101

 

Registered Investment Advisors

 

 

 

 

 
378

 
378

 

Veterinary Industry

 

 

 

 

 
3,834

 
3,834

 

Other Industries

 

 

 

 

 
658

 
658

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 
24,322

 
24,322

 

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture

 

 

 

 

 
1,863

 
1,863

 

Death Care Management
1,456

 
223

 

 

 
1,679

 
18,648

 
20,327

 

Healthcare

 
240

 
135

 
831

 
1,206

 
36,478

 
37,684

 

Independent Pharmacies

 

 

 

 

 
7,298

 
7,298

 

Registered Investment Advisors

 

 

 

 

 
2,808

 
2,808

 

Veterinary Industry
311

 
5,079

 
2,048

 
3,172

 
10,610

 
49,389

 
59,999

 

Other Industries

 

 

 

 

 
4,752

 
4,752

 

Total
1,767

 
5,542

 
2,183

 
4,003

 
13,495

 
121,236

 
134,731

 

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture

 

 

 

 

 
16,036

 
16,036

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 
16,036

 
16,036

 

Total1
$
2,289

 
$
8,465

 
$
3,344

 
$
6,734

 
$
20,832

 
$
259,114

 
$
279,946

 
$

1
Total loans include $28.5 million of U.S. government guaranteed loans as of June 30, 2016, of which $7.4 million is greater than 90 days past due, $3.5 million is 30-89 days past due and $17.6 million is included in current loans as presented above. As of December 31, 2015, total loans include $17.2 million of U.S. government guaranteed loans, of which $5.9 million is greater than 90 days past due, $6.7 million is 30-89 days past due and $4.6 million is included in current loans as presented above.

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Nonaccrual Loans
Loans that become 90 days delinquent, or in cases where there is evidence that the borrower’s ability to make the required payments is impaired, are placed in nonaccrual status and interest accrual is discontinued. If interest on nonaccrual loans had been accrued in accordance with the original terms, interest income would have increased by approximately $162 thousand and $102 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively and for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 interest income would have increased approximately $301 thousand and $261 thousand, respectively. All nonaccrual loans are included in the held for investment portfolio.
Nonaccrual loans as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:
June 30, 2016
Loan
Balance
 
Guaranteed
Balance
 
Unguaranteed
Exposure
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
Healthcare
$
2,706

 
$
2,463

 
$
243

Independent Pharmacies
720

 
558

 
162

Veterinary Industry
1,834

 
1,688

 
146

Total
5,260

 
4,709

 
551

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
1,423

 
1,264

 
159

Healthcare
559

 
306

 
253

Veterinary Industry
5,543

 
4,332

 
1,211

Total
7,525

 
5,902

 
1,623

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
    Agriculture
117

 
117

 

     Total
117

 
117

 

Total
$
12,902

 
$
10,728

 
$
2,174

December 31, 2015
Loan
Balance
 
Guaranteed
Balance
 
Unguaranteed
Exposure
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
Healthcare
$
2,367

 
$
2,188

 
$
179

Independent Pharmacies
314

 
308

 
6

Veterinary Industry
1,733

 
1,572

 
161

Total
4,414

 
4,068

 
346

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
1,456

 
1,290

 
166

Healthcare
966

 
798

 
168

Veterinary Industry
5,531

 
4,174

 
1,357

Total
7,953

 
6,262

 
1,691

Total
$
12,367

 
$
10,330

 
$
2,037


19



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Allowance for Loan Loss Methodology
The methodology and the estimation process for calculating the Allowance for Loan Losses (“ALL”) is described below:
Estimated credit losses should meet the criteria for accrual of a loss contingency, i.e., a provision to the ALL, set forth in GAAP. The Company’s methodology for determining the ALL is based on the requirements of GAAP, the Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and other regulatory and accounting pronouncements. The ALL is determined by the sum of three separate components: (i) the impaired loan component, which addresses specific reserves for impaired loans; (ii) the general reserve component, which addresses reserves for pools of homogeneous loans; and (iii) an unallocated reserve component (if any) based on management’s judgment and experience. The loan pools and impaired loans are mutually exclusive; any loan that is impaired is excluded from its homogenous pool for purposes of that pool’s reserve calculation, regardless of the level of impairment.
The ALL policy for pooled loans is governed in accordance with banking regulatory guidance for homogenous pools of non-impaired loans that have similar risk characteristics. The Company follows a consistent and structured approach for assessing the need for reserves within each individual loan pool.
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all interest and principal payments due according to the originally contracted, or reasonably modified, terms of the loan agreement. The Company has determined that loans that meet the criteria defined below must be reviewed quarterly to determine if they are impaired.
All commercial loans classified substandard or worse.
Any other delinquent loan that is in a nonaccrual status, or any loan that is delinquent more than 89 days and still accruing interest.
Any loan which has been modified such that it meets the definition of a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR).
Prior to December 31, 2015, all loans subject to impairment recognition were individually evaluated for impairment. Effective December 31, 2015, the Company’s policy for impaired loan accounting subjects all loans to impairment recognition; however, loan relationships with unguaranteed credit exposure of less than $100,000 are generally not evaluated on an individual basis for impairment and instead are evaluated collectively using a methodology based on historical specific reserves on similar sized loans. Any loan not meeting the above criteria and determined to be impaired is subjected to an impairment analysis, which is a calculation of the probable loss on the loan. This portion is the loan’s “impairment,” and is established as a specific reserve against the loan, or charged against the ALL. This revision to the allowance methodology did not have a material impact on the allowance recorded at December 31, 2015.
Individual specific reserve amounts imply probability of loss and may not be carried in the reserve indefinitely. When the amount of the actual loss becomes reasonably quantifiable, the amount of the loss is charged off against the ALL, whether or not all liquidation and recovery efforts have been completed. If the total amount of the individual specific reserve that will eventually be charged off cannot yet be sufficiently quantified but some portion of the impairment can be viewed as a confirmed loss, then the confirmed loss portion should be charged off against the ALL and the individual specific reserve reduced by a corresponding amount.
For impaired loans, the reserve amount is calculated on a loan-specific basis. The Company utilizes two methods of analyzing impaired loans not guaranteed by the SBA:
The Fair Market Value of Collateral method utilizes the value at which the collateral could be sold considering the appraised value, appraisal discount rate, prior liens and selling costs. The amount of the reserve is the deficit of the estimated collateral value compared to the loan balance.
The Present Value of Future Cash Flows method takes into account the amount and timing of cash flows and the effective interest rate used to discount the cash flows.

20



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment allowance for the periods presented:
Three months ended:
Construction &
Development
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
& Industrial
 
Commercial
Land
 
Total
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance
$
1,163

 
$
2,575

 
$
3,345

 
$
1,533

 
$
8,616

Charge offs

 

 
(100
)
 
(63
)
 
(163
)
Recoveries

 
3

 
400

 

 
403

Provision
45

 
1,501

 
1,956

 
(49
)
 
3,453

Ending Balance
$
1,208

 
$
4,079

 
$
5,601

 
$
1,421

 
$
12,309

June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance
$
755

 
$
2,062

 
$
2,063

 
$
354

 
$
5,234

Charge offs

 
(42
)
 
(186
)
 

 
(228
)
Recoveries

 
87

 
40

 

 
127

Provision
89

 
239

 
(264
)
 
(14
)
 
50

Ending Balance
$
844

 
$
2,346

 
$
1,653

 
$
340

 
$
5,183

Six months ended:
Construction &
Development
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
& Industrial
 
Commercial
Land
 
Total
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance
$
1,064

 
$
2,486

 
$
2,766

 
$
1,099

 
$
7,415

Charge offs

 
(7
)
 
(368
)
 
(63
)
 
(438
)
Recoveries

 
3

 
443

 

 
446

Provision
144

 
1,597

 
2,760

 
385

 
4,886

Ending Balance
$
1,208

 
$
4,079

 
$
5,601

 
$
1,421

 
$
12,309

June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance
$
586

 
$
2,291

 
$
1,369

 
$
161

 
$
4,407

Charge offs

 
(121
)
 
(358
)
 

 
(479
)
Recoveries

 
88

 
40

 

 
128

Provision
258

 
88

 
602

 
179

 
1,127

Ending Balance
$
844

 
$
2,346

 
$
1,653

 
$
340

 
$
5,183


21



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables detail the recorded allowance for loan losses and the investment in loans related to each portfolio segment, disaggregated on the basis of impairment evaluation methodology:
June 30, 2016
Construction &
Development
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
& Industrial
 
Commercial
Land
 
Total
Allowance for Loan Losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
874

 
$
996

 
$

 
$
1,870

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment2
1,208

 
3,205

 
4,605

 
1,421

 
10,439

Total allowance for loan losses
$
1,208

 
$
4,079

 
$
5,601

 
$
1,421

 
$
12,309

Loans receivable1:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
11,536

 
$
3,320

 
$

 
$
14,856

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment2
85,852

 
274,782

 
241,358

 
72,643

 
674,635

Total loans receivable
$
85,852

 
$
286,318

 
$
244,678

 
$
72,643

 
$
689,491

December 31, 2015
Construction &
Development
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
& Industrial
 
Commercial
Land
 
Total
Allowance for Loan Losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
1,090

 
$
672

 
$

 
$
1,762

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment2
1,064

 
1,396

 
2,094

 
1,099

 
5,653

Total allowance for loan losses
$
1,064

 
$
2,486

 
$
2,766

 
$
1,099

 
$
7,415

Loans receivable1:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$

 
$
9,821

 
$
3,226

 
$

 
$
13,047

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment2
24,322

 
124,910

 
101,631

 
16,036

 
266,899

Total loans receivable
$
24,322

 
$
134,731

 
$
104,857

 
$
16,036

 
$
279,946

1
Loans receivable includes $28.5 million of U.S. government guaranteed loans as of June 30, 2016, of which $13.3 million are impaired. As of December 31, 2015, loans receivable includes $17.2 million of U.S. government guaranteed loans, of which $14.1 million are considered impaired.
2
Included in loans collectively evaluated for impairment are impaired loans with individual unguaranteed exposure of less than $100 thousand. As of June 30, 2016, these balances totaled $9.3 million, of which $7.4 million are guaranteed by the U.S. government and $1.9 million are unguaranteed. As of December 31, 2015, these balances totaled $8.6 million, of which $7.5 million are guaranteed by the U.S. government and $1.1 million are unguaranteed. The allowance for loan losses associated with these loans totaled $589 thousand and $352 thousand as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

22



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Loans classified as impaired as of the dates presented are summarized in the following tables.
June 30, 2016
Recorded
Investment
 
Guaranteed
Balance
 
Unguaranteed
Exposure
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
$
9

 
$

 
$
9

Healthcare
4,405

 
2,463

 
1,942

Independent Pharmacies
1,918

 
870

 
1,048

Registered Investment Advisors
376

 

 
376

Veterinary Industry
2,553

 
1,829

 
724

Total
9,261

 
5,162

 
4,099

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
1,582

 
1,264

 
318

Healthcare
1,032

 
306

 
726

Veterinary Industry
12,130

 
6,480

 
5,650

Total
14,744

 
8,050

 
6,694

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
117

 
117

 

Total
117

 
117

 

Total
$
24,122

 
$
13,329

 
$
10,793

December 31, 2015
Recorded
Investment
 
Guaranteed
Balance
 
Unguaranteed
Exposure
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
Healthcare
$
4,442

 
$
3,341

 
$
1,101

Independent Pharmacies
1,546

 
637

 
909

Veterinary Industry
2,256

 
1,731

 
525

Total
8,244

 
5,709

 
2,535

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
1,454

 
1,290

 
164

Healthcare
965

 
799

 
166

Veterinary Industry
11,003

 
6,349

 
4,654

Total
13,422

 
8,438

 
4,984

Total
$
21,666

 
$
14,147

 
$
7,519


23



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presents evaluated balances of loans classified as impaired at the dates presented that carried an associated reserve as compared to those with no reserve. The recorded investment includes accrued interest and net deferred loan fees or costs.
 
June 30, 2016
 
Recorded Investment
 
 
 
 
 
With a
Recorded
Allowance
 
With No
Recorded
Allowance
 
Total
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
Recorded
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
$
9

 
$

 
$
9

 
$
9

 
$
3

Healthcare
4,139

 
266

 
4,405

 
4,461

 
671

Independent Pharmacies
1,737

 
181

 
1,918

 
2,012

 
338

Registered Investment Advisors
376

 

 
376

 
373

 
44

Veterinary Industry
2,553

 

 
2,553

 
2,934

 
285

Total
8,814

 
447

 
9,261

 
9,789

 
1,341

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
1,582

 

 
1,582

 
1,718

 
54

Healthcare
903

 
129

 
1,032

 
1,033

 
142

Veterinary Industry
9,319

 
2,811

 
12,130

 
12,886

 
921

Total
11,804

 
2,940

 
14,744

 
15,637

 
1,117

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
117

 

 
117

 
180

 
1

Total
117

 

 
117

 
180

 
1

Total Impaired Loans
$
20,735

 
$
3,387

 
$
24,122

 
$
25,606

 
$
2,459

 
December 31, 2015
 
Recorded Investment
 
 
 
 
 
With a
Recorded
Allowance
 
With No
Recorded
Allowance
 
Total
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
Recorded
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Healthcare
$
4,242

 
$
200

 
$
4,442

 
$
4,742

 
$
478

Independent Pharmacies
1,199

 
347

 
1,546

 
2,041

 
287

Veterinary Industry
2,051

 
205

 
2,256

 
3,270

 
138

Total
7,492

 
752

 
8,244

 
10,053

 
903

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
1,454

 

 
1,454

 
1,591

 
9

Healthcare
965

 

 
965

 
1,096

 
96

Veterinary Industry
9,265

 
1,738

 
11,003

 
11,856

 
1,106

Total
11,684

 
1,738

 
13,422

 
14,543

 
1,211

Total Impaired Loans
$
19,176

 
$
2,490

 
$
21,666

 
$
24,596

 
$
2,114


24



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 
Three months ended
June 30, 2016
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2015
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
$
9

 
$

 
$

 
$

Healthcare
4,440

 
21

 
3,320

 
25

Independent Pharmacies
1,935

 
17

 
3,751

 
13

Registered Investment Advisors
379

 
5

 

 

Veterinary Industry
2,640

 
9

 
2,864

 
5

Total
9,403

 
52

 
9,935

 
43

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
1,582

 
2

 
1,418

 

Healthcare
1,038

 
7

 
2,502

 

Veterinary Industry
12,189

 
84

 
13,530

 
51

Total
14,809

 
93

 
17,450

 
51

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
335

 

 

 

Total
335

 

 

 

Total
$
24,547

 
$
145

 
$
27,385

 
$
94

 
Six months ended
June 30, 2016
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2015
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
$
9

 
$

 
$

 
$

Healthcare
4,721

 
32

 
3,534

 
48

Independent Pharmacies
1,907

 
33

 
2,784

 
25

Registered Investment Advisors
381

 
7

 

 

Veterinary Industry
2,675

 
16

 
3,334

 
8

Total
9,693

 
88

 
9,652

 
81

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Death Care Management
1,588

 
3

 
1,475

 

Healthcare
1,055

 
9

 
2,319

 

Veterinary Industry
12,319

 
159

 
12,668

 
90

Total
14,962

 
171

 
16,462

 
90

Commercial Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
429

 

 

 

Total
429

 

 

 

Total
$
25,084

 
$
259

 
$
26,114

 
$
171


25



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

There were no new TDRs made during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015. The following table present the types of TDRs that were made during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
 
Six months ended June 30, 2016
 
Six months ended June 30, 2015
 
All Restructurings
 
All Restructurings
 
Number of
Loans
 
Pre-
modification
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
modification
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of
Loans
 
Pre-
modification
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
modification
Recorded
Investment
Interest Only
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Healthcare

 
$

 
$

 
3

 
$
229

 
$
133

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Healthcare

 

 

 
1

 
41

 
24

Total Interest Only

 

 

 
4

 
270

 
157

Payment Deferral
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Veterinary Industry
1

 
420

 
420

 

 

 

Total Payment Deferral
1

 
420

 
420

 

 

 

Total
1

 
$
420

 
$
420

 
4

 
$
270

 
$
157

Concessions made to improve a loan’s performance have varying degrees of success. The following table presents loans that were modified as TDRs within the previous twelve months ending June 30, 2016 and 2015 for which there was a payment default:
 
June 30, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
 
TDR Defaults
 
TDR Defaults
 
Number of Restructurings
 
Recorded Investment
 
Number of Restructurings
 
Recorded Investment
Interest Only
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Healthcare

 
$

 
3

 
$
133

Independent Pharmacies

 

 
1

 
139

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Healthcare

 

 
1

 
24

Veterinary Industry

 

 
1

 

    Total Interest Only

 

 
6

 
296

Payment Deferral
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Veterinary Industry
1

 
313

 

 

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deathcare Management

 

 
1

 
1,675

    Total Payment Deferral
1

 
313

 
1

 
1,675

Total
1

 
$
313

 
7

 
$
1,971



26



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 6. Servicing Assets
Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying balance sheet. The unpaid principal balances of loans serviced for others were $2.12 billion and $1.94 billion at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
The following summarizes the activity pertaining to servicing rights:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Balance at beginning of period
$
47,377

 
$
38,457

 
$
44,230

 
$
34,999

Additions, net
3,243

 
3,373

 
6,958

 
6,709

Fair value changes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions
(262
)
 
(955
)
 
$
559

 
$
451

Decay due to increases in principal paydowns or runoff
(1,904
)
 
(892
)
 
$
(3,293
)
 
$
(2,176
)
Balance at end of period
$
48,454

 
$
39,983

 
$
48,454

 
$
39,983

The fair value of servicing rights was determined using discount rates ranging from 7.6% to 13.1% on June 30, 2016, and 7.1% to 12.4% on June 30, 2015. The fair value of servicing rights was determined using prepayment speeds ranging from 3.4% to 10.1% on June 30, 2016 and 4.2% to 9.6% on June 30, 2015, depending on the stratification of the specific right. Changes to fair value are reported in loan servicing asset revaluation within the consolidated statements of income.
The fair value of servicing rights is highly sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions. Changes in prepayment speed assumptions have the most significant impact on the fair value of servicing rights. Generally, as interest rates rise on variable rate loans, loan prepayments increase due to an increase in refinance activity, which results in a decrease in the fair value of servicing assets. Measurement of fair value is limited to the conditions existing and the assumptions used as of a particular point in time, and those assumptions may not be appropriate if they are applied at a different time.


27



Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 7. Borrowings
Total outstanding long term borrowings consisted of the following:
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Long term borrowings
 
 
 
On September 11, 2014, the Company financed the construction of an additional building located on the Company’s Tiburon Drive main campus with a $24 million construction line of credit with an unaffiliated commercial bank, secured by both properties at its Tiburon Drive main facility location. Payments are interest only through September 11, 2016 at a fixed rate of 3.95% for a term of 84 months. Monthly principal and interest payments beginning in October 2016 will be $146 thousand with all principal and accrued interest due on September 11, 2021. The terms of this loan require the Company to maintain minimum capital, liquidity and Texas ratios. The construction line is fully disbursed and there was no remaining available credit on this construction line at June 30, 2016.
$
23,995

 
$
24,000

On September 18, 2014, the Company entered into a note payable revolving line of credit of $8.1 million with an unaffiliated commercial bank, with the first advance of $5 million on December 14, 2014. The note is unsecured and accrues interest at LIBOR plus 3.50% for a term of 36 months. Payments are interest only with all principal and accrued interest due on September 18, 2017. This line of credit was paid in full on July 30, 2015 and there is $8.1 million of available credit remaining at June 30, 2016.

 

On February 23, 2015, the Company transferred two related party loans to an unaffiliated commercial bank in exchange for $4.7 million. The exchange price equated to the unpaid principal balance plus accrued but uncollected interest at the time of transfer. The terms of the transfer agreement with the unaffiliated commercial bank identified the transaction as a secured borrowing for accounting purposes. Interest accrues at prime plus 1% with monthly principal and interest payments over a term of 60 months. The interest rate at June 30, 2016 is 4.50%. The maturity date is October 5, 2019. The pledged collateral is classified in other assets with a fair value of $4.2 million at June 30, 2016. Underlying loans carry a risk grade of 3 and are current with no delinquencies. The terms of this loan require the Company to maintain minimum capital, liquidity and Texas ratios.
4,178

 
4,375

Total long term borrowings
$
28,173

 
$
28,375

The Company may purchase federal funds though secured and unsecured federal funds lines of credit with various correspondent banks, which totaled $26.5 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. These lines are intended for short-term borrowings and are subject to restrictions limiting the frequency and terms of advances. These lines of credit are payable on demand and bear interest based upon the daily federal funds rate. The Company had no outstanding balances on the lines of credit as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
The Company has entered into a repurchase agreement with a third party for $5 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. At the time the Company enters into a transaction with the third party, the Company must transfer securities or other assets against the funds received. The terms of the agreement are set at market conditions at the time the Company enters into such transaction. The Company had no outstanding balance on the repurchase agreement as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
The Company may borrow funds through the Federal Reserve Bank’s discount window. These borrowings are secured by a blanket floating lien on qualifying loans with a balance of $228.8 million and $192.2 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $111.5 million and $86.7 million, respectively, in borrowing capacity available under these arrangements with no outstanding balance as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.


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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Hierarchy
There are three levels of inputs in the fair value hierarchy that may be used to measure fair value. Financial instruments are considered Level 1 when valuation can be based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 financial instruments are valued using quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or models using inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data of substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Financial instruments are considered Level 3 when their values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable and when determination of the fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value
The following sections provide a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy:
Investment Securities: Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, discounted cash flow or at net asset value per share. Level 2 securities would include US government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset backed mutual fund and other securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.
Impaired Loans: Impairment of a loan is based on the fair value of the collateral of the loan for collateral-dependent loans. Fair value of the loan’s collateral, when the loan is dependent on collateral, is determined by appraisals or independent valuation which is then adjusted for the cost related to liquidation of the collateral. For non-collateral dependent loans, impairment is determined by the present value of expected future cash flows. Impaired loans classified as Level 3 are based on management’s judgment and estimation.
Servicing Assets: Servicing rights do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. While sales of servicing rights do occur, the precise terms and conditions typically are not readily available. Accordingly, the Company estimates the fair value of servicing rights using discounted cash flow models incorporating numerous assumptions from the perspective of a market participant including servicing income, servicing costs, market discount rates and prepayment speeds. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.
Foreclosed Assets: Foreclosed real estate is adjusted to fair value less selling costs upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed real estate. Subsequently, foreclosed real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less selling costs. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. Given the lack of observable market prices for identical properties and market discounts applied to appraised values, the Company generally classifies foreclosed assets as nonrecurring Level 3.
Recurring Fair Value
The tables below present the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
June 30, 2016
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Investment securities available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US government agencies
$
22,183

 
$

 
$
22,183

 
$

Residential mortgage-backed securities
42,603

 

 
42,603

 

Mutual fund
2,018

 

 
2,018

 

Servicing assets1
48,454

 

 

 
48,454

Total assets at fair value
$
115,258

 
$

 
$
66,804

 
$
48,454


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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Investment securities available-for-sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US government agencies
$
22,068

 
$

 
$
22,068

 
$

Residential mortgage-backed securities
29,758

 

 
29,758

 

Mutual fund
1,936

 

 
1,936

 

Servicing assets1
44,230

 

 

 
44,230

Total assets at fair value
$
97,992

 
$

 
$
53,762

 
$
44,230

1
See Note 6 for a rollforward of recurring Level 3 fair values for servicing assets.
Non-recurring Fair Value
The tables below present the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
June 30, 2016
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Impaired loans
$
18,276

 
$

 
$

 
$
18,276

Foreclosed assets
2,971

 

 

 
2,971

Total assets at fair value
$
21,247

 
$

 
$

 
$
21,247

December 31, 2015
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Impaired loans
$
17,084

 
$

 
$

 
$
17,084

Foreclosed assets
2,666

 

 

 
2,666

Total assets at fair value
$
19,750

 
$

 
$

 
$
19,750

Level 3 Analysis
For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
June 30, 2016
Level 3 Assets with Significant
Unobservable Inputs
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Range
Impaired Loans
 
$
18,276

 
Discounted appraisals
Discounted expected cash flows
 
Appraisal adjustments (1)
Interest rate & repayment term
 
1% to 25% Weighted average discount rate 5.49%
Foreclosed Assets
 
$
2,971

 
Discounted appraisals
 
Appraisal adjustments (1)
 
10% to 35%
December 31, 2015
Level 3 Assets with Significant
Unobservable Inputs
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Range
Impaired Loans
 
$
17,084

 
Discounted appraisals
Discounted expected cash flows
 
Appraisal adjustments (1)
Interest rate & repayment term
 
10% to 20% Weighted average discount rate 5.57%
Foreclosed Assets
 
$
2,666

 
Discounted appraisals
 
Appraisal adjustments (1)
 
10% to 20%
(1)
Appraisals may be adjusted by management for customized discounting criteria, estimated sales costs, and proprietary qualitative adjustments.

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Estimated Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments
GAAP also requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments carried at book value on the balance sheet. 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. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments not measured at fair value on the balance sheets:
Cash and due from banks: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and due from banks approximate their fair values.
Certificates of deposit with other banks: The fair value of certificates of deposit with other banks is estimated based on discounting cash flows using the rates currently offered for instruments of similar remaining maturities.
Loans held for sale: The fair values of loans held for sale are based on quoted market prices, where available, and determined by discounting estimated cash flows using interest rates approximating the Company’s current origination rates for similar loans adjusted to reflect the inherent credit risk.
Loans held for investment: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying amounts. The fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Loan fair value estimates include judgments regarding future expected loss experience and risk characteristics. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
Deposits: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
Short and long term borrowings: The fair values of the Company’s short term borrowings approximate fair value while long term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company’s current incremental debt rates for similar types of debt arrangements.

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
June 30, 2016
Carrying
Amount
 
Quoted Price
In Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
/Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Fair
Value
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
175,506

 
$
175,506

 
$

 
$

 
$
175,506

Certificates of deposit with other banks
8,500

 
8,513

 

 

 
8,513

Investment securities, available-for-sale
66,804

 

 
66,804

 

 
66,804

Loans held for sale
329,206

 

 

 
361,520

 
361,520

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
678,208

 

 

 
672,526

 
672,526

Servicing assets
48,454

 

 

 
48,454

 
48,454

Accrued interest receivable
6,304

 
6,304

 

 

 
6,304

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
1,140,797

 

 
1,148,570

 

 
1,148,570

Accrued interest payable
202

 
202

 

 

 
202

Long term borrowings
28,173

 

 

 
31,044

 
31,044

December 31, 2015
Carrying
Amount
 
Quoted Price
In Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
/Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Fair
Value
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
102,607

 
$
102,607

 
$

 
$

 
$
102,607

Certificates of deposit with other banks
10,250

 
10,176

 

 

 
10,176

Investment securities, available-for-sale
53,762

 

 
53,762

 

 
53,762

Loans held for sale
480,619

 

 

 
497,868

 
497,868

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
272,554

 

 

 
268,816

 
268,816

Servicing assets
44,230

 

 

 
44,230

 
44,230

Accrued interest receivable
5,556

 
5,556

 

 

 
5,556

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
804,788

 

 
792,820

 

 
792,820

Accrued interest payable
211

 
211

 

 

 
211

Long term borrowings
28,375

 

 

 
30,523

 
30,523

Loans held for sale that are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value as of June 30, 2016 significantly declined compared to December 31, 2015 because $318.8 million of these loans were reclassified to loans held for investment.
Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In the normal course of business the Company is involved in various legal proceedings. Management believes that the outcome of such proceedings will not materially affect the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
Financial Instruments with Off-balance-sheet Risk
The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Company’s commitments is as follows:
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Commitments to extend credit
$
1,185,541

 
$
737,572

Standby letters of credit
343

 

Plexus Capital - Fund II Investment Commitment
100

 
100

Plexus Capital - Fund III Investment Commitment
250

 
300

Five Points Mezzanine Fund III Commitment
1,464

 
1,500

Total unfunded off-balance sheet credit risk
$
1,187,698

 
$
739,472

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the party. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, residential real estate and income-producing commercial properties. In 2012, the Company began issuing commitment letters after approval of the loan by the Credit Department. Commitment letters generally expire ninety days after issuance.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Collateral held varies as specified above and is required in instances which the Company deems necessary.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Although the Company is not subject to any geographic concentrations, a substantial amount of the Company’s loans and commitments to extend credit have been granted to customers in the independent pharmacy and veterinary verticals. The concentrations of credit by type of loan are set forth in Note 5. The distribution of commitments to extend credit approximates the distribution of loans outstanding. The Company does not have a significant number of credits to any single borrower or group of related borrowers whereby their retained unguaranteed exposure exceeds $2.0 million, except for seven relationships that have a retained unguaranteed exposure of $21.0 million.
The Company from time-to-time may have cash and cash equivalents on deposit with financial institutions that exceed federally-insured limits.


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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 10. Stock Plans
On March 20, 2015, the Company adopted the 2015 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan which replaced the previously existing Amended Incentive Stock Option Plan and Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan. Subsequently on May 24, 2016, the 2015 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan was amended to authorize awards covering a maximum of 7,000,000 common voting shares and has an expiration date of March 20, 2025. Options or restricted shares granted under the Amended and Restated 2015 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") expire no more than 10 years from the date of grant. Exercise prices under the Plan are set by the Board of Directors at the date of grant, but shall not be less than 100% of fair market value of the related stock at the date of the grant. Options or restricted shares vest over a minimum of three years from the date of the grant.
Stock Options
Compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions are recognized in the financial statements with measurement based upon the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. For the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $581 thousand and $177 thousand in compensation expense for stock options, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $1.2 million and $295 thousand in compensation expense for stock options, respectively.
Stock option activity under the plan during the six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 is summarized below.
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
3,546,992

 
$
11.17

 
 
 
 
Exercised
16,707

 
6.39

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
107,594

 
8.12

 
 
 
 
Granted
169,987

 
14.02

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2016
3,592,678

 
$
11.41

 
8.55 years
 
$
13,895,411

Exercisable at June 30, 2016
333,066

 
$
5.79

 
7.69 years
 
$
2,772,308

 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Terms
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2014
1,737,570

 
$
5.51

 
 
 
 
Exercised
34,930

 
4.40

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
66,319

 
4.88

 
 
 
 
Granted
636,505

 
11.70

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2015
2,272,826

 
$
7.28

 
9.03 years
 
$
15,277,131

Exercisable at June 30, 2015
149,258

 
$
3.76

 
8.20 years
 
$
1,528,763

The following is a summary of non-vested stock option activity for the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Non-vested at December 31, 2015
3,393,441

 
$
4.56

Granted
169,987

 
6.58

Vested
196,222

 
1.48

Forfeited
107,594

 
2.54

Non-vested at June 30, 2016
3,259,612

 
$
4.89


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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Non-vested at December 31, 2014
1,704,230

 
$
1.18

Granted
636,505

 
4.59

Vested
150,848

 
0.54

Forfeited
66,319

 
0.83

Non-vested at June 30, 2015
2,123,568

 
$
2.26

The total intrinsic value of options exercised at June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $144 thousand and $218 thousand, respectively.
At June 30, 2016, unrecognized compensation costs relating to stock options amounted to $13.9 million which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.60 years.
The weighted average fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility. The risk-free interest rates for periods within the contractual life of the awards are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The expected life is based on historical exercise experience. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts. Weighted average assumptions used for options granted during 2016 were as follows: risk free rate of 1.56%, dividend yield of 0.05%, volatility of 44.20% and average life of 7 years.
Restricted Stock
Restricted stock awards are authorized in the form of restricted stock awards or units ("RSU"s) and restricted stock awards or units with a market price condition ("Market RSU"s).
RSUs have a restriction based on the passage of time and may also have a restriction based on a non-market-related performance criteria. The fair value of the RSUs is based on the closing price on the date of the grant.
Market RSUs also have a restriction based on the passage of time and non-market-related performance criteria, but also have a restriction based on market price criteria related to the Company’s share price closing at or above $34.00 per share for at least twenty (20) consecutive trading days at any time prior to March 23, 2023. The amount of Market RSUs earned will not exceed 100% of the Market RSUs awarded. The fair value of the Market RSUs is calculated using the Monte Carlo Simulation method.
RSU stock activity under the plan during the first six months of 2016 is summarized below.
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Non-vested at December 31, 2015
64,271

 
$
16.17

Granted
520,744

 
15.86

Vested
2,776

 
10.63

Forfeited
447

 
10.63

Non-vested at June 30, 2016
581,792

 
$
15.92

For the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $2.1 million and $8 thousand in compensation expense for RSUs, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $2.2 million and $16 thousand in compensation expense for RSUs, respectively.
At June 30, 2016, unrecognized compensation costs relating to RSUs amounted to $7.0 million which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.77 years.

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Market RSU stock activity under the plan during the first six months of 2016 is summarized below.
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Non-vested at December 31, 2015

 
$

Granted
850,000

 
7.06

Vested

 

Forfeited

 

Non-vested at June 30, 2016
850,000

 
$
7.06

The compensation expense for Market RSUs is measured based on their grant date fair value as calculated using the Monte Carlo Simulation and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the average vesting period. Related to the 850,000 Market RSUs granted during the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Monte Carlo Simulation used 100,000 simulation paths to assess the expected date of achieving the market price criteria. The share price simulation was based on the Cox, Ross & Rubinstein option pricing methodology for a period of 6.83 years. The implied term of the restricted stock was 4.2 years. The Monte Carlo Simulation used various assumptions that include a risk free rate of return of 1.68%, expected volatility of 30.00% and a dividend yield of 0.25%.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recognized $231 thousand in compensation expense for Market RSUs. All of the Company's Market RSUs had an effective grant date of May 24, 2016.
At June 30, 2016, unrecognized compensation costs relating to Market RSUs amounted to $5.8 million which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.17 years.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “LOB”). This discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 (the "2015 Annual Report"). Results of operations for the periods included in this review are not necessarily indicative of results to be obtained during any future period.
Important Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains statements that management believes are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements generally relate to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. They usually can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “believes,” “expects,” or “are expected to,” “plans,” “projects,” “goals,” “estimates,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “continues,” “intends to,” “outlook” or “anticipates,” or variations of these and similar words, or by discussions of strategies that involve risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, those described in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risks and uncertainties, as well as any cautionary statements management may make. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information actually known to the Company at the time. Management undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company’s business, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of the Company’s future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, without limitation:
deterioration in the financial condition of borrowers resulting in significant increases in the Company’s loan losses and provisions for those losses and other adverse impacts to results of operations and financial condition;
changes in Small Business Administration ("SBA") rules, regulations and loan products, including specifically the Section 7(a) program, changes in SBA standard operating procedures or changes to the Bank's status as an SBA Preferred Lender;
changes in interest rates that affect the level and composition of deposits, loan demand and the values of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities;
the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for possible loan losses;
changes in loan underwriting, credit review or loss reserve policies associated with economic conditions, examination conclusions, or regulatory developments;
a reduction in or the termination of the Company’s ability to use the technology-based platform that is critical to the success of the Company’s business model, including a failure in or a breach of the Company’s operational or security systems or those of its third party service providers;
changes in financial market conditions, either internationally, nationally or locally in areas in which the Company conducts operations, including reductions in rates of business formation and growth, demand for the Company’s products and services, commercial and residential real estate development and prices, premiums paid in the secondary market for the sale of loans, and valuation of servicing rights;
changes in accounting principles, policies, and guidelines applicable to bank holding companies and banking;
fluctuations in markets for equity, fixed-income, commercial paper and other securities, which could affect availability, market liquidity levels, and pricing;
the effects of competition from other commercial banks, non-bank lenders, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market and mutual funds, and other financial institutions operating in the Company’s market area and elsewhere, including institutions operating regionally, nationally and internationally, together with such competitors offering banking products and services by mail, telephone and the Internet;
the Company's ability to attract and retain key personnel;
governmental monetary and fiscal policies as well as other legislative and regulatory changes, including with respect to SBA lending programs;

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changes in political and economic conditions, including continuing political and economic effects of the global economic downturn and other major developments;
the impact of heightened regulatory scrutiny of financial products and services, primarily led by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau;
the Company's ability to comply with any requirements imposed on it by regulators, and the potential negative consequences that may result;
operational, compliance and other factors, including conditions in local areas in which the Company conducts business such as inclement weather or a reduction in the availability of services or products for which loan proceeds will be used, that could prevent or delay closing and funding loans before they can be sold in the secondary market;
the effect of any mergers, acquisitions or other transactions, to which the Company or the Bank may from time to time be a party, including management’s ability to successfully integrate any businesses acquired;
other risk factors listed from time to time in reports that the Company files with the SEC, including in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report; and
the success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.
Except as otherwise disclosed, forward-looking statements do not reflect: (i) the effect of any acquisitions, divestitures or similar transactions that have not been previously disclosed; (ii) any changes in laws, regulations or regulatory interpretations; or (iii) any change in current dividend or repurchase strategies, in each case after the date as of which such statements are made. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement, to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Amounts in all tables in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations have been presented in thousands, except percentage, time period, stock option, share and per share data or where otherwise indicated.
Nature of Operations
LOB is a bank holding company headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina incorporated under the laws of North Carolina in December 2008. The Company conducts business operations primarily through its commercial bank subsidiary, Live Oak Banking Company (the “Bank”). The Bank was established in May 2008 as a North Carolina-chartered commercial bank. The Bank specializes in providing lending services to small businesses nationwide in targeted industries. The Bank identifies and grows within selected industry sectors, or verticals, by leveraging expertise within those industries. A significant portion of the loans originated by the Bank are guaranteed by the SBA under the 7(a) program. In 2010, the Bank formed Live Oak Number One, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, to hold properties foreclosed on by the Bank.
Effective July 29, 2016, the Company elected to become a “financial holding company” within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act. A financial holding company, and the nonbank companies under its control, are permitted to engage in activities considered financial in nature or incidental to financial activities. For the Company to become and remain eligible for financial holding company status, it and the Bank must meet certain criteria, including capital, management and Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) requirements. The failure to meet such criteria could, depending on which requirements were not met, result in the Company facing restrictions on new financial activities or acquisitions or being required to discontinue existing activities that are not otherwise permissible for bank holding companies.
In addition to the Bank, the Company owns Live Oak Grove, LLC, opened in September 2015 for the purpose of providing Company employees and business visitors an on-site restaurant location, Government Loan Solutions, Inc. (“GLS”), a management and technology consulting firm that specializes in the settlement, accounting, and securitization processes for government guaranteed loans, including loans originated under the SBA 7(a) loan program and USDA-guaranteed loans, and 504 Fund Advisors, LLC (“504FA”), which was formed to serve as the investment advisor to The 504 Fund, a closed-end mutual fund organized to invest in SBA section 504 loans.
The Company generates revenue primarily from the sale of SBA-guaranteed loans and net interest income. Income from the sale of loans is comprised of loan servicing revenue and related revaluation of the servicing rights asset and net gains on sales of loans. Offsetting these revenues are the cost of funding sources, provision for loan losses, any costs related to foreclosed assets and other operating costs such as salaries and employee benefits, travel, professional services, advertising and marketing and tax expense.
On July 23, 2015 the Company closed on its initial public offering.


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Business Outlook
Below is a discussion of management’s current expectations regarding company performance over the near-term based on market conditions, the regulatory environment and business strategies as of the time the Company filed this Report. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements. See “Important Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this Report for more information on forward-looking statements.
The Company expects to originate approximately $1.50 billion in loans in 2016. Beginning in the third quarter of 2016, the Company plans to reduce the volume of guaranteed loans sold and begin retaining on its balance sheet up to approximately 25% of the aggregate balance of newly originated guaranteed loans that are otherwise eligible for sale in the secondary market. This plan to extend the duration of the holding period for a portion of loans held for sale combined with the second quarter 2016 transfer of $318.8 million in unguaranteed loans from held for sale to held for investment reflects the Company's strategic intention to retain more loans for its own portfolio in order to enhance net interest income in future periods. In light of management's current plans to hold more loans on balance sheet, the Company expects to sell $620 to $640 million dollars of guaranteed loans in the secondary market for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, and the Company's total loan portfolio on balance sheet will be $1.35 to $1.45 billion at year-end.
The Company expects $6.7 million in additional stock based compensation expense during the second half of 2016 related to restricted stock awards for key employee retention with an effective grant date of May 24, 2016, as discussed in Note 10 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Subsequent expense after 2016 related to these awards will be approximately $350 thousand per quarter through the third quarter of 2020.
Results of Operations
Performance Summary
Three months ended June 30, 2016 compared with three months ended June 30, 2015
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reported net income of $123 thousand, or $0.00 per diluted share, as compared to $3.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2015. This decrease in net income is primarily due to the following items:
Increased provision for loan losses of $3.4 million driven by a transfer of $318.8 million in unguaranteed loans from being classified as held for sale to held for investment. Upon transfer from held for sale classification, loans held for investment become subject to the allowance for loan loss review process. As a result of this process, there was a $4.0 million increase in the provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2016 attributable to this loan reclassification.
Decrease in net gains on sales of loans of $1.2 million, or 7.4%, principally related to the timing of settlements on contracted loan sales; and
Increased noninterest expense, predominately in salaries and employee benefits of $6.1 million, or 65.4%, combined with higher data processing expenses of $682 thousand, or 94.5%, both arising primarily from increased investments in human capital and infrastructure to support growing loan production from new and existing verticals as well as development of a new small-loan and deposit platform. Salaries and employee benefits for the second quarter of 2016 also included $2.2 million in stock based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards with an effective grant date of May 24, 2016 for key employee retention, as discussed in Note 10 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q .
Partially offsetting the above items was a 82.5% increase in net interest income of $4.5 million combined with an increase in loan servicing revenue and revaluation of $1.7 million, or 96.2%.
Six months ended June 30, 2016 compared with six months ended June 30, 2015
For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reported net income of $4.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, as compared to $12.0 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2015. This decrease in net income is primarily attributable to the following items:
Increased provision for loan losses of $3.8 million driven by the above mentioned transfer of $318.8 million in unguaranteed loans from being classified as held for sale to held for investment during the second quarter of 2016.
Decreased noninterest income of $410 thousand, or 1.0%, predominately driven by the absence of a one-time gain of $3.8 million in the first quarter of 2015 related to the sale of an investment in nCino, Inc., a former subsidiary of the Company (“nCino”) combined with net gains on sales of loans remaining relatively static with a decrease of $200 thousand. Partially offsetting negative variances to noninterest income was a $2.4 million increase in loan servicing revenue and revaluation arising principally from higher levels of servicing revenue with minimal negative valuation adjustments.

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Increased noninterest expense, predominantly in salaries and employee benefits of $10.7 million, or 60.7%, combined with $1.0 million, or 84.7%, in occupancy expense and $997 thousand, or 61.7%, in data processing expense, all arising from the same driving factors discussed for the above three month comparative discussion.
Partially offsetting the above factors that contributed to decreased levels of net income was increased net interest income of $8.1 million, or 77.6%.
Net Interest Income and Margin
Net interest income represents the difference between the income that the Company earns on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities. The Company’s net interest income depends upon the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates that the Company earns or pays on them. Net interest income is affected by changes in the amount and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as “volume changes.” It is also affected by changes in yields earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and other borrowed funds, referred to as “rate changes.” As a bank without a branch network, the Bank gathers deposits over the Internet and in the community in which it is headquartered. Due to the nature of a branchless bank and the relatively low overhead required for deposit gathering, the rates that the Bank offers are generally above the industry average.
Three months ended June 30, 2016 compared with three months ended June 30, 2015
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, net interest income increased $4.5 million, or 82.5%, to $9.9 million compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015. This increase was due to growth in average interest earning assets and an increased yield on interest earning assets outpacing the growth and change in the cost of interest bearing liabilities. Average interest earning assets increased by $480.8 million, or 65.0%, to $1.22 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $739.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, while the yield on average interest earning assets increased by twenty-four basis points to 4.41%. The cost of funds on interest bearing liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2016 increased slightly by one basis point to 1.26%, and the average balance in interest bearing liabilities increased by $392.8 million, or 54.7%, over the same period. As indicated in the rate/volume table below, the slight increase in the cost of funds was outpaced by the effects of the increased volume of interest earning assets along with increased yields, resulting in increased interest income of $5.7 million and increased interest expense of $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. For the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015, net interest margin increased from 2.95% to 3.26% due to the aforementioned effects.
Six months ended June 30, 2016 compared with six months ended June 30, 2015
For the six months ended June 30, 2016, net interest income increased $8.1 million, or 77.6%, to $18.6 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015. This increase was also due to increased yields and growth in average interest earning assets. Average interest earning assets increased by $390.4 million, or 54.5%, to $1.11 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $716.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, while the yield on average interest earning assets increased by thirty-six basis points to 4.49%. The cost of funds on interest bearing liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased slightly by two basis points to 1.24%, and the average balance in interest bearing liabilities increased by $310.5 million, or 45.0% during the same period. As indicated in the rate/volume table below, the slight increase in the cost of funds was outpaced by the effects of the increased yields and volume of interest earning assets, resulting in increased interest income of $10.1 million and increased interest expense of $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015, net interest margin increased from 2.95% to 3.38% due to the aforementioned effects.

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Average Balances and Yields. The following table presents information regarding average balances for assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amount of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing the income or expense by the average balances for assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented and annualizing that result. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans.
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
Average Balance
 
 Interest
 
Average Yield/Rate
 
Average Balance
 
 Interest
 
Average Yield/Rate
Interest earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest earning balances in other banks
 
$
224,838

 
$
248

 
0.44
%
 
$
80,169

 
$
70

 
0.35
%
Investment securities
 
56,261

 
252

 
1.80

 
60,201

 
200

 
1.33
%
Loans held for sale
 
398,087

 
5,527

 
5.57

 
364,504

 
4,536

 
4.99

Loans held for investment (1)
 
540,988

 
7,375

 
5.47

 
234,479

 
2,872

 
4.91

Total interest earning assets
 
1,220,174

 
13,402

 
4.41

 
739,353

 
7,678

 
4.17

Less: allowance for loan losses
 
(8,792
)
 
 
 
 
 
(5,215
)
 
 
 
 
Non-interest earning assets
 
145,343

 
 
 
 
 
109,580

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
1,356,725

 
 
 
 
 
$
843,718

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market accounts
 
$
412,592

 
$
797

 
0.77
%
 
$
338,604

 
$
639

 
0.76
%
Certificates of deposit
 
670,144

 
2,446

 
1.46

 
324,337

 
1,162

 
1.44

Total deposits
 
1,082,736

 
3,243

 
1.20

 
662,941

 
1,801

 
1.09

Small business lending fund
 

 

 

 
6,800

 
25

 
1.47

Other borrowings
 
28,270

 
242

 
3.43

 
48,424

 
419

 
3.47

Total interest bearing liabilities
 
1,111,006

 
3,485

 
1.26

 
718,165

 
2,245

 
1.25

Non-interest bearing deposits
 
19,311

 
 
 
 
 
13,470

 
 
 
 
Non-interest bearing liabilities
 
18,518

 
 
 
 
 
16,920

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
 
207,865

 
 
 
 
 
95,137

 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interest
 
25

 
 
 
 
 
26

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
1,356,725

 
 
 
 
 
$
843,718

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income and interest rate spread
 
 
 
$
9,917

 
3.15
%
 

 
$
5,433

 
2.92
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
 
3.26

 
 
 
 
 
2.95

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
109.83
%
 
 
 
 
 
102.95
%
(1)
Average loan balances include non-accruing loans.


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Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
Average Balance
 
Interest
 
Average Yield/Rate
 
Average Balance
 
Interest
 
Average Yield/Rate
Interest earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest earning balances in other banks
 
$
169,071

 
$
386

 
0.46
%
 
$
81,110

 
$
136

 
0.34
%
Investment securities
 
55,098

 
503

 
1.83

 
59,229

 
376

 
1.28

Loans held for sale
 
462,522

 
12,643

 
5.48

 
344,819

 
8,637

 
5.05

Loans held for investment(1)
 
419,887

 
11,264

 
5.38

 
230,997

 
5,501

 
4.80

Total interest earning assets
 
1,106,578

 
24,796

 
4.49

 
716,155

 
14,650

 
4.13

Less: allowance for loan losses
 
(8,086
)
 
 
 
 
 
(4,807
)
 
 
 
 
Non-interest earning assets
 
142,721

 
 
 
 
 
99,443

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
1,241,213

 
 
 
 
 
$
810,791

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market accounts
 
$
399,900

 
$
1,519

 
0.76
%
 
$
324,732

 
$
1,235

 
0.77
%
Certificates of deposit
 
571,543

 
4,168

 
1.46

 
310,679

 
2,042

 
1.33

Total deposits
 
971,443

 
5,687

 
1.17

 
635,411

 
3,277

 
1.04

Small business lending fund
 

 

 

 
6,800

 
50

 
1.48

Other borrowings
 
28,432

 
483

 
3.41

 
47,138

 
835

 
3.57

Total interest bearing liabilities
 
999,875

 
6,170

 
1.24

 
689,349

 
4,162

 
1.22

Non-interest bearing deposits
 
18,591

 
 
 
 
 
13,443

 
 
 
 
Non-interest bearing liabilities
 
18,756

 
 
 
 
 
14,780

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
 
203,962

 
 
 
 
 
93,202

 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interest
 
29

 
 
 
 
 
17

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,241,213

 
 
 
 
 
$
810,791

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income and interest rate spread
 
 
 
$
18,626

 
3.25
%
 
 
 
$
10,488

 
2.91
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
 
3.38

 
 
 
 
 
2.95

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
110.67
%
 
 
 
 
 
103.89
%
(1)
Average loan balances include non-accruing loans.


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Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on net interest income. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by current volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionally based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2016 vs. 2015
 
2016 vs. 2015
 
Increase (Decrease) Due to
 
Increase (Decrease) Due to
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Total
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Total
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest earning balances in other banks
$
35

 
$
143

 
$
178

 
$
76

 
$
174

 
$
250

Investment securities
67

 
(15
)
 
52

 
159

 
(32
)
 
127

Loans held for sale
549

 
442

 
991

 
923

 
3,083

 
4,006

Loans held for investment
537

 
3,966

 
4,503

 
980

 
4,783

 
5,763

Total interest income
1,188

 
4,536

 
5,724

 
2,138

 
8,008

 
10,146

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market accounts
17

 
141

 
158

 
(2
)
 
286

 
284

Certificates of deposit
33

 
1,251

 
1,284

 
318

 
1,808

 
2,126

Small business lending fund

 
(25
)
 
(25
)
 

 
(50
)
 
(50
)
Other borrowings
(4
)
 
(173
)
 
(177
)
 
(27
)
 
(325
)
 
(352
)
Total interest expense
46

 
1,194

 
1,240

 
289

 
1,719

 
2,008

Net interest income
$
1,142

 
$
3,342

 
$
4,484

 
$
1,849

 
$
6,289

 
$
8,138

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses represents the amount necessary to be charged against the current period’s earnings to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that is appropriate in relation to the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio. A number of factors are considered in determining the required level of loan loss reserves and the provision required to achieve the appropriate reserve level, including loan growth, credit risk rating trends, nonperforming loan levels, delinquencies, loan portfolio concentrations and economic and market trends.
The provision for loan losses for the second quarter of 2016 was $3.5 million compared to $50 thousand for the same period of 2015. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the provision for loan losses was $4.9 million, an increase of $3.8 million compared to $1.1 million in the same period in 2015. The increase in the provision for loan losses for both quarter over quarter and year to year periods was principally driven by a large transfer of loans from held for sale status to held for investment, partially offset by the effects of positive credit conditions and revisions to the allowance for loan loss model, as discussed below.
During the second quarter of 2016 the Company implemented new policies designed to accelerate the ongoing growth of recurring revenues and reduce the market-related volatility of its revenue streams by increasing the level of loans retained on the balance sheet. Consequently, during the second quarter of 2016 the Company transferred $318.8 million in unguaranteed SBA loans from being classified as held for sale to held for investment. Timing of the transfer was largely influenced by the intent and ability to retain quality credits with higher long term yields. Upon transfer from held for sale classification, loans held for investment become subject to the allowance for loan loss review process. As a result, this loan reclassification necessitated a $4.0 million increase in the provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2016.
During the second quarter of 2016, the Company also implemented enhancements to the methodology for estimating the allowance for loan losses, including refinements to the measurement of qualitative factors in the estimation process. Management believes these enhancements will improve the precision of the process for estimating the allowance. The Company estimates that these revisions to the allowance methodology resulted in an approximately $390 thousand reduction in the provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2016.
Losses inherent in loan relationships are mitigated by the portion of the loan that is guaranteed by the SBA. A typical SBA 7(a) loan carries a 75% guarantee, which reduces the risk profile of these loans. The Company believes that its focus on compliance with regulations and guidance from the SBA are key factors to managing this risk.
Net charge-offs (recoveries) were $(240) thousand, or (0.18%) of average loans held for investment on an annualized basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to net charge-offs of $101 thousand, or 0.17%, for the three months ended June 30, 2015. In addition, at June 30, 2016, nonperforming loans not guaranteed by the SBA totaled $2.2 million, which was 0.3% of the held-for-investment loan portfolio compared to $3.1 million, or 1.3%, of loans held for investment at June 30, 2015.

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Noninterest Income
Noninterest income is principally comprised of net gains from the sale of SBA-guaranteed loans along with loan servicing revenue and revaluation. Revenue from the sale of loans depends upon the volume and rates of underlying loans as well as the pricing and availability of funds in the secondary markets prevailing in the period between completed loan funding and closing of sale. In addition, the loan servicing revaluation is significantly impacted by changes in market rates and other underlying assumptions such as prepayment speeds and default rates. Other less common elements of noninterest income include nonrecurring gains and losses on investments.
The following table shows the components of noninterest income and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
Amount
 
Percent
Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan servicing revenue
$
5,081

 
$
3,870

 
$
1,211

 
31.29
 %
Loan servicing asset revaluation
(1,604
)
 
(2,098
)
 
494

 
(23.55
)
Net gains on sales of loans
14,555

 
15,719

 
(1,164
)
 
(7.41
)
Construction supervision fee income
667

 
317

 
350

 
110.41

Other noninterest income
649

 
327

 
322

 
98.47

Total noninterest income
$
19,348

 
$
18,135

 
$
1,213

 
6.69
 %
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
Amount
 
Percent
Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan servicing revenue
$
9,865

 
$
7,463

 
$
2,402

 
32.19
 %
Loan servicing asset revaluation
(1,630
)
 
(1,585
)
 
(45
)
 
2.84

Net gains on sales of loans
30,980

 
31,180

 
(200
)
 
(0.64
)
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates

 
(26
)
 
26

 
100.00

Gain on sale of investment in non-consolidated affiliate

 
3,782

 
(3,782
)
 
(100.00
)
Construction supervision fee income
1,297

 
533

 
764

 
143.34

Other noninterest income
1,268

 
843

 
425

 
50.42

Total noninterest income
$
41,780

 
$
42,190

 
$
(410
)
 
(0.97
)%
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, noninterest income increased by $1.2 million, or 6.7%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015. Increases in core revenue was isolated to the net growth in the serviced loan portfolio which generated $1.2 million of increased servicing revenue. Other primary contributors to the increased level of noninterest income were lower valuation expense adjustments to the servicing asset of $494 thousand combined with a $350 thousand increase in additional fees earned for monitoring higher levels of multi-advance loans in the second quarter of 2016. Offsetting the increase in noninterest income from the same period a year ago was a decrease in net gains on sales of loans of $1.2 million, or 7.4%, principally related to the timing of settlements on contracted loan sales.
For the six months ended June 30, 2016, noninterest income decreased by $410 thousand, or (1.0%), compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015. Decreases in noninterest income were primarily the result of a $3.8 million one-time gain arising in the first quarter of 2015 related to the sale of the investment in nCino combined with net gains on sales of loans remaining relatively static with a decrease of $200 thousand and minimal change in servicing asset valuation expense adjustments of $45 thousand. Significantly offsetting negative variances to noninterest income was a $2.4 million increase in loan servicing revenue principally from growing levels of serviced loans combined with $764 thousand in additional fees earned for monitoring higher levels of multi-advance loans.


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The following table reflects loan production, sales of guaranteed loans and the aggregate balance in guaranteed loans sold. These components are key drivers of the Company's noninterest income.
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Amount of loans originated
$
356,865

 
$
276,822

 
$
284,530

 
$
248,058

SBA-guaranteed portions of loans sold
135,555

 
137,134

 
155,643

 
137,047

Outstanding balance of guaranteed loans sold (1)
1,970,908

 
1,504,115

 
1,894,428

 
1,403,968

 
Six months ended June 30,
 
For years ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Amount of loans originated
$
641,395

 
$
524,880

 
$
1,158,640

 
$
848,090

 
$
498,752

 
$
413,763

SBA-guaranteed portions of loans sold
291,198

 
274,181

 
640,886

 
433,912

 
339,342

 
276,676

Outstanding balance of guaranteed loans sold (1)
1,970,908

 
1,504,115

 
1,779,989

 
1,302,828

 
1,005,764

 
767,721

(1)
This represents the outstanding principal balance of guaranteed loans serviced, as of the last day of the applicable period, which have been sold into the secondary market.
Changes in various components of noninterest income are discussed in more detail below.
Loan Servicing Revenue: While portions of the loans that the Bank originates are sold and generate gain on sale revenue, servicing rights for all loans that the Bank originates, including loans sold, are retained by the Bank. In exchange for continuing to service loans that are sold, the Bank receives fee income represented in loan servicing revenue equivalent to one percent of the outstanding balance of the loans sold. In addition, the cost of servicing sold loans is approximately 0.40% of the balance of the loans sold, which is included in the loan servicing revaluation computations. Unrecognized servicing revenue is reflected in a servicing asset recorded on the balance sheet. Revenues associated with the servicing of loans are recognized over the expected life of the loan through the income statement, and the servicing asset is reduced as this revenue is recognized. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, loan servicing revenue increased $1.2 million and $2.4 million, or 31.3% and 32.2%, respectively, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as a result of an increase in the average outstanding balance of guaranteed loans sold. At June 30, 2016, the outstanding balance of guaranteed loans sold in the secondary market was $1.97 billion, with a weighted average servicing rate of 1.06%. At June 30, 2015, the outstanding balance of guaranteed loans sold was $1.50 billion, with a weighted average servicing rate of 1.09%. Prior to January 2010, the Company sold loans for servicing in excess of 1.0%. As loans sold for servicing fee rates in excess of 1.0% prior to fiscal year 2010 amortize, the Company expects that the weighted average servicing rate will approach and stabilize at approximately 1.0%.
Loan Servicing Revaluation: The Company revalues its serviced loan portfolio at least quarterly. The revaluation considers the amortization of the portfolio, current market conditions for loan sale premiums, and current prepayment speeds. For the three months ended June 30, 2016, there was a net negative loan servicing revaluation adjustment of $1.6 million compared to a net negative revaluation adjustment of $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 the Company had a net negative loan servicing valuation adjustment of $1.6 million for each period. The $494 thousand improvement in service valuation for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2015, was primarily due to an increase in the amortization rate of the serviced portfolio and a decline in the premium market.
Net Gains on Sale of Loans: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, net gains on sales of loans decreased $1.2 million and $200 thousand, or 7.4% and 0.6%, respectively, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 primarily due to a timing related decrease in the volume of guaranteed loans sold. For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the volume of guaranteed loans sold decreased $1.6 million, or 1.2%, to $135.6 million from $137.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The volume of guaranteed loans sold in the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $291.2 million, an increase of $17.0 million, or 6.2%, from $274.2 million in guaranteed loan sales in the six months ended June 30, 2015. The premium paid in the secondary market had a negative impact on the net gain on sale of loans. The average net gain on sale for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, was somewhat lower at $107 thousand and $106 thousand of revenue for each $1 million in loans sold, respectively, compared to $115 thousand and $114 thousand of revenue for each $1 million sold for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.



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Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense comprises all operating costs of the Company, such as employee related costs, travel, professional services, advertising and marketing expenses, exclusive of interest and income tax expense.
The following table shows the components of noninterest expense and the related dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015/2016
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
Amount
 
Percent
Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
$
15,411

 
$
9,319

 
$
6,092

 
65.37
 %
Non-staff expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Travel expense
2,330

 
2,238

 
92

 
4.11

Professional services expense
910

 
548

 
362

 
66.06

Advertising and marketing expense
1,365

 
1,118

 
247

 
22.09

Occupancy expense
1,055

 
736

 
319

 
43.34

Data processing expense
1,404

 
722

 
682

 
94.46

Equipment expense
534

 
388

 
146

 
37.63

Other loan origination and maintenance expense
621

 
234

 
387

 
165.38

Other expense
1,502

 
1,514

 
(12
)
 
(0.79
)
Total non-staff expenses
9,721

 
7,498

 
2,223

 
29.65

Total noninterest expense
$
25,132

 
$
16,817

 
$
8,315

 
49.44
 %
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015/2016
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
Amount
 
Percent
Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
$
28,404

 
$
17,674

 
$
10,730

 
60.71
%
Non-staff expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Travel expense
4,176

 
3,714

 
462

 
12.44

Professional services expense
1,438

 
1,398

 
40

 
2.86

Advertising and marketing expense
2,328

 
2,126

 
202

 
9.50

Occupancy expense
2,248

 
1,217

 
1,031

 
84.72

Data processing expense
2,612

 
1,615

 
997

 
61.73

Equipment expense
1,085

 
831

 
254

 
30.57

Other loan origination and maintenance expense
1,195

 
711

 
484

 
68.07

Other expense
3,357

 
2,233

 
1,124

 
50.34

Total non-staff expenses
18,439

 
13,845

 
4,594

 
33.18

Total noninterest expense
$
46,843

 
$
31,519

 
$
15,324

 
48.62
%
Total noninterest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased $8.3 million, or 49.4%, and $15.3 million, or 48.6%, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increase in noninterest expense was predominately impacted by increased personnel, travel, occupancy, data processing and other expenses predominantly driven by the significant growth of the Company's core business. Other expenses is comprised of various expense categories that are predominantly driven by the growth of the Company. Changes in various components of noninterest expense are discussed below.

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Salaries and employee benefits: Total personnel expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased by $6.1 million, or 65.4%, and $10.7 million or 60.7%, compared to the same periods in 2015. This increase primarily resulted from further investment in human capital to support the growing loan production from new and existing verticals as well as development of a new small-loan and deposit platform. Full-time equivalent employees increased from 283 at June 30, 2015 to 371 at June 30, 2016, further supporting the increase in personnel expense. Salaries and employee benefits expense included $2.9 million and $184 thousand of stock based compensation in the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $3.6 million and $310 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Expenses related to the employee stock purchase program, stock grants, stock options, stock option compensation and restricted stock expense are all considered stock based compensation.
Stock based compensation of $2.2 million is included in 2016 salaries and employee benefits related to restricted stock awards for key employee retention with an effective grant date of May 24, 2016 , as discussed in Note 10 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. On March 23, 2016, the 162(m) Subcommittee of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved these restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards covering a total of 1,357,500 shares of the Company's voting common stock; comprised of 507,500 shares related to RSU awards and 850,000 shares related to RSU awards with a market price condition of $34 per share. The vesting of the awards is subject to the Company achieving total revenue of at least $100 million for fiscal year 2016. In addition, vesting of the awards was subject to the approval by the Company's shareholders of certain amendments to the Company's 2015 Omnibus Plan, including an increase in the number of shares authorized under the 2015 Omnibus Plan, which were approved on May 24, 2016. The grant date of these awards was effective when shareholder approval was received. See Note 10 - Stock Plans for more information.
Travel expense: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, total travel expenses increased by $92 thousand, or 4.1%, and $462 thousand, or 12.4%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. Travel costs are an inherent function of the Company’s business strategy because the Company does not maintain branch locations across its national footprint. The increase in travel-related expenses was primarily driven by growing loan production (up $80.0 million, or 28.9%, and $116.5 million, or 22.2%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015). Travel costs also increased due to the Company’s customer relationship management strategy via the Company’s business advisory group, or BAG, as a result of servicing a $3.18 billion loan portfolio as of June 30, 2016. Travel expense represented 9.3% and 8.9% of total noninterest expense for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.
Professional services expense: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the total cost of professional services increased by $362 thousand, or 66.1%, and $40 thousand, or 2.9%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to a shift in timing of outsourced internal audit combined with consulting services in the development of new verticals and the build out of the small-loan and deposit platforms.
Occupancy expense: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, total occupancy costs increased $319 thousand, or 43.3%, and $1.0 million, or 84.7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The primary drivers of the increase in occupancy expense was increased levels of personnel who support loan production and portfolio service along with related infrastructure including a new building on the Company's main campus that was placed in service during the third quarter of 2015.
Data processing expense: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the total costs associated with data processing and development increased $682 thousand, or 94.5%, and $997 thousand, or 61.7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. This increase was principally due to the increased levels of activity in the core system from the substantial growth in loan originations, software and applications to operate and expand the Company's digital platform.
Loan related expenses: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, total loan related expenses increased $387 thousand, or 165.4%, and $484 thousand, or 68.1%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. Loans guaranteed by the SBA are assessed a guarantee fee. The primary factor for the increase in loan related expenses is the Bank's continued growth in originations of SBA guaranteed loans, requiring higher levels of guarantee fees.
Income Tax Expense
The effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 were 81.9% and 44.6%, respectively, compared to the effective tax rates of 41.3% and 40.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was higher than the corresponding periods in 2016 and 2015 principally due to higher levels of nondeductible expenses in 2016 in a quarter with a low level of pretax income.


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Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
June 30, 2016 vs. December 31, 2015
Total assets at June 30, 2016 were $1.40 billion, an increase of $342.7 million, or 32.6%, compared to total assets of $1.05 billion at December 31, 2015. The growth in total assets was principally driven by the following:
Growth in loan originations combined with longer retention times of loans held for sale, comprised largely of loans in newer verticals which require a period of loan advances prior to being sold; and
Increased levels of deposits of $336.0 million, arising from a successful deposit gathering campaign.
Cash and cash equivalents were $175.5 million at June 30, 2016, an increase of $72.9 million, or 71.0%, compared to $102.6 million at December 31, 2015, primarily as a result of increases in the deposit portfolio.
Total investment securities increased $13.0 million during the first six months of 2016, from $53.8 million at December 31, 2015, to $66.8 million at June 30, 2016, an increase of 24.3%. The portfolio is comprised of US government agency securities, residential mortgage-backed securities and a mutual fund.
Loans held for sale decreased $151.4 million, or 31.5%, during the first six months of 2016, from $480.6 million at December 31, 2015, to $329.2 million at June 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily the result of the aforementioned reclassification of $318.8 million of unguaranteed loans to held for investment classification, offset by strong growth in loan origination activities.
Loans held for investment increased $410.5 million, or 146.6%, during the first six months of 2016, from $280.0 million at December 31, 2015, to $690.5 million at June 30, 2016. The increase was primarily the result of the transfer of $318.8 million in unguaranteed loans from held for sale to held for investment combined with robust loan growth from loan origination activities.
Servicing assets increased $4.2 million, or 9.6%, during the first six months of 2016, from $44.2 million at December 31, 2015, to $48.5 million at June 30, 2016. The increase in servicing assets is primarily the result of loan sales during the first half of 2016 significantly outpacing the amortization of the existing serviced portfolio.
Total deposits were $1.14 billion at June 30, 2016, an increase of $336.0 million, or 41.8%, from $804.8 million at December 31, 2015. The increase in deposits was driven by execution of deposit gathering campaigns to support the growth in loan originations.
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2016 was $207.4 million as compared to $199.5 million at December 31, 2015. The book value per share was $6.06 at June 30, 2016 and average equity to average assets was 16.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to a book value per share of $5.84 at December 31, 2015 and average equity to average assets of 15.5% for the year ended December 31, 2015. The change in shareholders’ equity principally represents net income to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2016 of $4.8 million combined with stock based compensation expense of $3.6 million partially offset by $1.0 million in dividends.
Asset Quality
Management considers asset quality to be of primary importance. A formal loan review function, independent of loan origination, is used to identify and monitor problem loans. This function reports directly to the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Directors.
Nonperforming Assets
The Bank places loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due as to principal or interest payments, or prior to that if management has determined based upon current information available to them that the timely collection of principal or interest is not probable. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, any interest previously accrued as income but not actually collected is reversed and recorded as a reduction of loan interest and fee income. Typically, collections of interest and principal received on a nonaccrual loan are applied to the outstanding principal as determined at the time of collection of the loan.
Troubled debt restructurings occur when, because of economic or legal reasons pertaining to the debtor’s financial difficulties, debtors are granted concessions that would not otherwise be considered. Such concessions would include, but are not limited to, the transfer of assets or the issuance of equity interests by the debtor to satisfy all or part of the debt, modification of the terms of debt or the substitution or addition of debtor(s).

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The following table provides information with respect to nonperforming assets and troubled debt restructurings at the dates indicated.
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Nonperforming assets:
 
 
 
Total nonperforming loans (all on nonaccrual)
$
12,902

 
$
12,367

Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more

 

Foreclosed assets
2,971

 
2,666

Total troubled debt restructurings
10,706

 
11,021

Less nonaccrual troubled debt restructurings
(8,509
)
 
(8,814
)
Total performing troubled debt restructurings
2,197

 
2,207

Total nonperforming assets and troubled debt restructurings
$
18,070

 
$
17,240

Total nonperforming loans to total loans held for investment
1.87
%
 
4.42
%
Total nonperforming loans to total assets
0.92
%
 
1.17
%
Total nonperforming assets and troubled debt restructurings to total assets
1.30
%
 
1.64
%
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Nonperforming assets guaranteed by U.S. government:
 
 
 
Total nonperforming loans guaranteed by the SBA (all on nonaccrual)
$
10,728

 
$
10,330

Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more guaranteed by the SBA

 

Foreclosed assets guaranteed by the SBA
2,538

 
2,293

Total troubled debt restructurings guaranteed by the SBA
7,508

 
7,710

Less nonaccrual troubled debt restructurings guaranteed by the SBA
(7,367
)
 
(7,550
)
Total performing troubled debt restructurings guaranteed by SBA
141

 
160

Total nonperforming assets and troubled debt restructurings guaranteed by the SBA
$
13,407

 
$
12,783

Total nonperforming loans not guaranteed by the SBA to total held for investment loans
0.31
%
 
0.73
%
Total nonperforming loans not guaranteed by the SBA to total assets
0.16
%
 
0.19
%
Total nonperforming assets and troubled debt restructurings not guaranteed by the SBA to total assets
0.33
%
 
0.42
%
Total nonperforming assets and troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2016 were $18.1 million, which represented an $830 thousand, or 4.8%, increase from December 31, 2015. Total nonperforming assets at June 30, 2016 were comprised of $12.9 million in nonaccrual loans and $3.0 million in foreclosed assets. Of the $18.1 million of nonperforming assets and troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs"), $13.4 million carried an SBA guarantee, leaving an unguaranteed exposure of $4.7 million in total nonperforming assets and TDRs at June 30, 2016. The unguaranteed exposure in total nonperforming assets and TDRs at December 31, 2015 was $4.5 million. Unguaranteed exposure relating to nonperforming assets and TDRs at June 30, 2016 increased by $206 thousand, or 4.6%, compared to December 31, 2015.
As a percentage of the Bank’s total capital, nonperforming loans represented 10.4% at June 30, 2016, compared to nonperforming loans of 12.0% of the Bank’s total capital at December 31, 2015. Adjusting the ratio to include only the unguaranteed portion of nonperforming loans to reflect the management’s belief that the greater magnitude of risk resides in this portion, the ratios at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were 1.8% and 2.0%, respectively.
Risk Grades 5 through 8 represent the spectrum of criticized and impaired loans. As of June 30, 2016, potential problem loans and impaired loans totaled $51.8 million with loans in the Veterinary and Healthcare industries, our two largest verticals, comprising 38.7% and 32.3%, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, potential problem and impaired loans totaled $41.0 million with loans in the Veterinary and Healthcare industry verticals comprising 50.2% and 27.0%, respectively. The majority of the impaired loans in the Veterinary industry were originated prior to 2010. The Company believes that its underwriting and credit quality standards have improved as the business has matured. At June 30, 2016, the portion of criticized loans guaranteed by the SBA totaled $20.8 million resulting in unguaranteed exposure risk of $31.0 million, or 4.7% of total held for investment unguaranteed exposure. This compares to total criticized and impaired loans of $41.0 million at December 31, 2015, of which $17.2 million was guaranteed by the SBA.

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The Bank does not classify loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls as impaired. The Bank considers an “insignificant period of time” from payment delays to be a period of 90 days or less. The Bank would consider a modification for a customer experiencing what is expected to be a short term event that has temporarily impacted cash flow. This could be due, among other reasons, to illness, weather, impact from a one-time expense, slower than expected start-up, construction issues or other short term issues. In all cases, credit will review the request to determine if the customer is stressed and how the event has impacted the ability of the customer to repay the loan long term. To date, the only types of short term modifications the Bank has given are payment deferral and interest only extensions. The Bank does not typically alter the rate or lengthen the amortization of the note due to insignificant payment delays. Short term modifications are not classified as TDRs, because they do not meet the definition set by the applicable accounting standards and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Management endeavors to be proactive in its approach to identify and resolve criticized (Risk Grade 5) loans and is focused on working with the borrowers and guarantors of these loans to provide loan modifications when warranted. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Risk Grade 5 loans totaled $29.8 million and $17.5 million, respectively. The increase in Risk Grade 5 loans from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016 was principally confined to three verticals; Healthcare ($6.2 million or 50.7% of increase), Deathcare ($2.5 million or 20.5% of increase), and Agriculture ($1.8 million or 14.6% of increase). The underlying cause of the increase in Risk Grade 5 loans from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016 was ongoing maturation of legacy verticals combined with a $1.4 million positive migration of Risk Grade 6 loans to Risk Grade 5.  At June 30, 2016, approximately 99.3% of loans classified as Risk Grade 5 are performing with no current payments past due. While the level of nonperforming assets fluctuates in response to changing economic and market conditions, the relative size and composition of the loan portfolio, and management’s degree of success in resolving problem assets, management believes that a proactive approach to early identification and intervention is critical to successfully managing a small business loan portfolio.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses (“ALL”), a material estimate which could change significantly in the near-term in the event of rapidly deteriorating credit quality, is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings to account for losses that are inherent in the loan portfolio and estimated to occur, and is maintained at a level that management considers appropriate to absorb losses in the loan portfolio. Loan losses are charged against the ALL when management believes that the collectibility of the principal loan balance is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the ALL when received.
Judgment in determining the adequacy of the ALL is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available and as situations and information change.
The ALL is evaluated on a quarterly basis by management and takes into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans and current economic conditions and trends that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay.
Estimated credit losses should meet the criteria for accrual of a loss contingency, i.e., a provision to the ALL, set forth in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Methodology for determining the ALL is generally based on GAAP, the Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and other regulatory and accounting pronouncements. The ALL is determined by the sum of three separate components: (i) the impaired loan component, which addresses specific reserves for impaired loans; (ii) the general reserve component, which addresses reserves for pools of homogeneous loans; and (iii) an unallocated reserve component (if any) based on management’s judgment and experience. The loan pools and impaired loans are mutually exclusive; any loan that is impaired should be excluded from its homogeneous pool for purposes of that pool’s reserve calculation, regardless of the level of impairment.
During the second quarter of 2016, the Company implemented enhancements to the methodology for estimating the allowance for loan losses, including refinements to the measurement of qualitative factors in the estimation process. Management believes these enhancements will improve the precision of the process for estimating the allowance.

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The ALL of $7.4 million at December 31, 2015 increased by $4.9 million, or 66.0%, to $12.3 million at June 30, 2016. The ALL, as a percentage of loans held for investment, amounted to 1.8% at June 30, 2016 and 2.6% at December 31, 2015. The increase in the allowance for loan losses was largely attributable to the earlier mentioned reclassification of $318.8 million in performing unguaranteed loans from held for sale to held for investment during the second quarter of 2016 combined with continued growth in the loan portfolio, partially offset by positive credit conditions. General reserves as a percentage of non-impaired loans amounted to 1.48% at June 30, 2016 and 2.05% December 31, 2015. By transferring a $318.8 million pool of high quality unguaranteed credits into the held for investment portfolio, the allowance as a percentage of total loans held for investment and general reserves as a percentage of non-impaired loans declined as compared to December 31, 2015. Net charge-offs (recoveries) were $(240) thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to net charge-offs of $101 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Annualized net charge-offs in the first six months of 2016 were 0.00% of average loans held for investment, compared to annualized net charge-offs of 0.30% in the same period of 2015.
Actual past due loans have declined, and loan charge-offs have declined as management continues to work to improve asset quality. Management believes the ALL of $12.3 million at June 30, 2016 is appropriate in light of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio. Management’s judgments are based on numerous assumptions about current events that it believes to be reasonable, but which may or may not be valid. Thus, there can be no assurance that loan losses in future periods will not exceed the current ALL or that future increases in the ALL will not be required. No assurance can be given that management’s ongoing evaluation of the loan portfolio in light of changing economic conditions and other relevant circumstances will not require significant future additions to the ALL, thus adversely affecting the Company’s operating results. Additional information on the ALL is presented in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements included with this report.
Liquidity Management
Liquidity management refers to the ability to meet day-to-day cash flow requirements based primarily on activity in loan and deposit accounts of the Company’s customers. Liquidity is immediately available from four major sources: (a) cash on hand and on deposit at other banks; (b) the outstanding balance of federal funds sold; (c) the market value of unpledged investment securities; and (d) availability under lines of credit. At June 30, 2016, the total amount of these four items was $399.8 million, or 28.7% of total assets, an increase of $108.4 million from $291.4 million, or 27.7% of total assets, at December 31, 2015.
Loans and other assets are funded primarily by loan sales, wholesale deposits and core deposits. To date, an increasing retail deposit base and a level amount of brokered deposits have been adequate to meet loan obligations, while maintaining the desired level of immediate liquidity. Additionally, an investment securities portfolio is available for both immediate and secondary liquidity purposes.
At June 30, 2016, none of the investment securities portfolio was pledged to secure public deposits or pledged to retail repurchase agreements, while $101 thousand was pledged for trust activities in the state of Ohio and $1.2 million was pledged for secured federal funds lines of credit, leaving $65.5 million available as lendable collateral.
Contractual Obligations
The following table presents the Company’s significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations by payment date as of June 30, 2016. The payment amounts represent those amounts contractually due to the recipient. The table excludes liabilities recorded where management cannot reasonably estimate the timing of any payments that may be required in connection with these liabilities.
 
Payments Due by Period
 
Total
 
Less than
One
Year
 
One to
Three
Years
 
Three to
Five
Years
 
More
Than Five
Years
Contractual Obligations
 
Deposits without stated maturity
$
440,391

 
$
440,391

 
$

 
$

 
$

Time deposits
700,406

 
438,427

 
191,887

 
70,092

 

Long term borrowings
28,173

 
597

 
1,682

 
6,000

 
19,894

Operating lease obligations
1,335

 
432

 
619

 
284

 

Total
$
1,170,305

 
$
879,847

 
$
194,188

 
$
76,376

 
$
19,894



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Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Sensitivity
One of the primary objectives of asset/liability management is to maximize the net interest margin while minimizing the earnings risk associated with changes in interest rates. One method used to manage interest rate sensitivity is to measure, over various time periods, the interest rate sensitivity positions, or gaps. This method, however, addresses only the magnitude of timing differences and does not address earnings or market value. Therefore, management uses an earnings simulation model to prepare, on a regular basis, earnings projections based on a range of interest rate scenarios to more accurately measure interest rate risk.
The balance sheet is liability-sensitive with a total cumulative gap position of -1.355% at June 30, 2016. During 2016, a large volume of deposits were obtained through a nationwide campaign, resulting in the liability-sensitive gap position. A liability-sensitive position means that net interest income will generally move in the opposite direction as interest rates. For instance, if interest rates increase, net interest income can be expected to decrease, and if interest rates decrease, net interest income can be expected to increase. The Company attempts to mitigate interest rate risk with the majority of assets and liabilities being short-term, adjustable rate instruments. The quarterly revaluation adjustment to the servicing asset, however, adjusts in an opposite direction to interest rate changes. Asset/liability sensitivity is primarily derived from the prime-based loans that adjust as the prime interest rate changes and the longer duration of indeterminate term deposits.
Capital
The maintenance of appropriate levels of capital is a management priority and is monitored on a regular basis. The Company’s principal goals related to the maintenance of capital are to provide adequate capital to support the Company’s risk profile consistent with the risk appetite approved by the Board of Directors; provide financial flexibility to support future growth and client needs; comply with relevant laws, regulations, and supervisory guidance; achieve optimal credit ratings for the Company and its subsidiaries; and provide a competitive return to shareholders. Management regularly monitors the capital position of the Company on both a consolidated and bank level basis. In this regard, management’s goal is to maintain capital at levels that are in excess of the regulatory “well capitalized” levels. Risk-based capital ratios, which include Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital and Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, are calculated based on regulatory guidance related to the measurement of capital and risk-weighted assets.

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Capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, are presented in the table below.
 
Actual
 
Minimum
Capital
Requirement
 
Minimum
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions (1)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
Consolidated - June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
192,140

 
18.26
%
 
$
47,341

 
4.50
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
204,449

 
19.43
%
 
$
84,162

 
8.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
192,140

 
18.26
%
 
$
63,121

 
6.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
$
192,140

 
14.32
%
 
$
53,664

 
4.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Bank - June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
111,628

 
11.12
%
 
$
45,193

 
4.50
%
 
$
65,279

 
6.50
%
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
123,937

 
12.34
%
 
$
80,344

 
8.00
%
 
$
100,430

 
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
111,628

 
11.12
%
 
$
60,258

 
6.00
%
 
$
80,344

 
8.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
$
111,628

 
8.78
%
 
$
50,863

 
4.00
%
 
$
63,579

 
5.00
%
Consolidated - December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
191,366

 
23.22
%
 
$
37,087

 
4.50
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
198,781

 
24.12
%
 
$
65,933

 
8.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
191,366

 
23.22
%
 
$
49,450

 
6.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
$
191,366

 
18.36
%
 
$
41,702

 
4.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Bank - December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
96,056

 
12.28
%
 
$
35,207

 
4.50
%
 
$
50,855

 
6.50
%
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
103,471

 
13.23
%
 
$
62,591

 
8.00
%
 
$
78,238

 
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
96,056

 
12.28
%
 
$
46,943

 
6.00
%
 
$
62,591

 
8.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
$
96,056

 
9.75
%
 
$
39,398

 
4.00
%
 
$
49,248

 
5.00
%
(1)
Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable at the bank holding company level.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company bases estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under current circumstances, results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Estimates are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Accounting policies, as described in detail in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, are an integral part of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. A thorough understanding of these accounting policies is essential when reviewing the Company’s reported results of operations and financial position. Management believes that the critical accounting policies and estimates listed below require the Company to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Determination of the allowance for loan losses;
Valuation of servicing assets; and
Valuation of foreclosed assets.
Changes in these estimates, that are likely to occur from period to period, or the use of different estimates that the Company could have reasonably used in the current period, would have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Management considers interest rate risk the most significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in net interest income due to changes in interest rates. Consistency of net interest income is largely dependent upon the effective management of interest rate risk.
The Company’s Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”), which includes senior management representatives and reports to the Board of Directors, monitors and manages interest rate risk. See “Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Sensitivity” in Item 2 of this Form 10-Q for further discussion.
The objective of asset/liability management is the maximization of net interest income within the Company’s risk guidelines. This objective is accomplished through management of the balance sheet composition, maturities, liquidity, and interest rate risk exposures arising from changing economic conditions, interest rates and customer preferences.
To identify and manage its interest rate risk, the Company employs an earnings simulation model to analyze net interest income sensitivity to changing interest rates. The model is based on contractual cash flows and repricing characteristics and incorporates market-based assumptions regarding the effect of changing interest rates on the prepayment rates of certain assets and liabilities. The model also includes management projections for activity levels in each of the product lines offered by the Bank. Assumptions are inherently uncertain, and the measurement of net interest income or the impact of rate fluctuations on net interest income cannot be precisely predicted. Actual results may differ materially from simulated results due to timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as of June 30, 2016, the last day of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2016 in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to management (including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management has not evaluated any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 due to a transition period established by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission for newly public companies.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of operations, the Company is party to various legal proceedings. The Company is not involved in, nor has it terminated during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, any pending legal proceedings other than routine, nonmaterial proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors that have been previously disclosed in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report filed with the SEC.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibits to this report are listed in the Index to Exhibits section of this report.

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SIGNATURES
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.
 
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: August 8, 2016
By:
/s/  S. Brett Caines
 
 
S. Brett Caines
 
 
Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No.
 
Description of Exhibit
 
 
 
3.1

 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the registration statement on Form S-1, filed on June 19, 2015)
3.2

 
Amended Bylaws of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the registration statement on Form S-1, filed on June 19, 2015)
4.1

 
Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the registration statement on Form S-1, filed on June 19, 2015)
4.2

 
Registration and Other Rights Agreement between Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. and Wellington purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the registration statement on Form S-1, filed on June 19, 2015)
10.1

 
Performance RSU Award Agreement for Neil L. Underwood dated March 23, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2016)
10.2

 
Performance RSU Award Agreement with Stock Price Condition for Neil L. Underwood dated March 23, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2016)
10.3

 
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc., 2015 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated effective May 24, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2016)
10.4

 
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc., Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan dated May 24, 2016*
31.1

 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
31.2

 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32

 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
101

 
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements*
*    Indicates a document being filed with this Form 10-Q.
**
Furnished herewith. This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section. Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


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